A Simple Guide to ISLAM
The Qur’an
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This chapter was revealed at Makkah, where the Quraysh tribe was
the custodian of the Kabah. Owing to this position they were held
in high esteem throughout Arabia. This gave them a number of
privileges. One such privilege was that in an age of general
insecurity their trading caravans were not harmed. This special
advantage gave the Quraysh a central position in the affairs of the
entire region. Their tribe thus became prosperous.
They are reminded in this chapter that, while deriving worldly
benefit from being the custodians of the Kabah, they must not
forget the responsibilities attaching to this position.
That is to say, they are urged to give a positive response to the call
of Truth brought to them by the Prophet Muhammad and
surrender to their Creator and Sustainer. By extension, every
believer is reminded here to be thankful to the Lord and worship
Him.
Al-Ma’un (Alms) 107
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Have you thought of him that denies the Last
Judgement? It is he who turns away the orphan and has
no urge to feed the poor. Woe to those who pray but
are heedless in their prayer; who make a show of piety
and give no alms to the destitute.
This chapter contains seven verses. The first half belongs to the
early Makkan period and the second half belongs to the Madinan
