Almsgiving is an activity that is highly recommended in Islam. Almsgiving is one of the issues that is often discussed in da'wah studies, seminars, communities, social media and others. Although the Qur'ān has explained the recommendation to give alms. Spending wealth in the way of Allah by giving charity is one of the effective ways to overcome economic inequality, especially in Indonesia. In terms of human perception of the meaning of alms which is more specific about the welfare of human life in the world. The command to carry out charity is either openly or secretly accompanied by good ethics by not hurting the recipient's heart. This study analyzes Hamka's thoughts on environmental issues in alms. which is an archipelago figure, but is largely very relevant in social life can be used until now. This problem is discussed through library research. Data is obtained through documentation of the book tafseer al-azhar, as well as books related to the scope of the discussion. The method used is a descriptive analysis method. After the data is obtained then the data analysis process is carried out by reviewing and summarizing. The results of this study from Buya Hamka's interpretation of alms that prioritizes social values in people's lives. First, alms or charity should not be done just looking for praise from others, it can cancel the rewards of alms. Second, alms can be done openly and also in secret, alms are not done at will but in giving alms to anyone who asks for help to give the best and not to hurt the feelings of the recipient, at least if you can't do it with treasures, you can do it with services, thoughts, or other help that can relieve the person asking for alms. Almsgiving is not only done by certain groups, but is done regardless of religion, ethnicity or region of anyone who asks for alms or assistance. Tafseer Al-Azhār , states that even though the person who gives alms is lacking, if he gives alms, his fortune will be facilitated.