The Small kindnesses
•7 verses
A Meccan surah of 7 verses, Al-Ma'un denounces those who practice religion outwardly but neglect the essential duties toward the weakest.
Al-Ma'un defines the one who denies religion: they push away the orphan, do not encourage feeding the poor, pray with negligence, and refuse to lend even basic household items.
Encourage your child to share their belongings and food, showing them that Islam values everyday generosity.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Have you seen the one who denies the Recompense?
For that is the one who drives away the orphan
And does not encourage the feeding of the poor.
So woe to those who pray
[But] who are heedless of their prayer1 -
Those who make show [of their deeds]
And withhold [simple] assistance.
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