Favor
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In Islamic ethics, the concept of **Al-Mann (المنّ)** refers to the prohibited act of reminding someone of a favor or good deed one has done for them. The Quran strongly condemns this practice, particularly in the context of charity (sadaqah). In Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 264, Allah explicitly commands believers, "do not invalidate your charities with reminders [of it] or injury." Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that Al-Mann is a spiritual disease stemming from pride and a lack of sincerity (ikhlas). It corrupts the pure intention of seeking Allah's pleasure and instead seeks validation and power over the recipient, thereby nullifying the divine reward for the charitable act. This prohibition extends beyond charity, as seen in the Quran's account of Pharaoh attempting to use his 'favor' of raising Moses to manipulate him, and in the warning to new Muslims not to consider their faith a 'favor' bestowed upon the Prophet, but rather to recognize that guidance itself is Allah's ultimate favor to them.
