Small Kindnesses | Al-Ma'un

In brief

The surah asks what kind of person denies accountability: one who pushes away the orphan, does not encourage feeding the poor, and may pray only to be seen. It teaches that true religion appears in sincere prayer and even small acts of help.

What this surah covers

• Denial of accountability and hardness of heart
• Neglect of orphans and the poor
• Sincere prayer and practical assistance

Source basis

This summary is based on the Quran.com / Quran Foundation Surah Info page. Quran.com marks the chapter introduction as adapted from Tafsir Ibn Ashur.

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