Qur'an 93:9–11 · Surah Ad-Duhaa · Meccan
The orphan and the one who asks
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Arabic text
فَأَمَّا ٱلۡيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقۡهَرۡ9 وَأَمَّا ٱلسَّآئِلَ فَلَا تَنۡهَرۡ10 وَأَمَّا بِنِعۡمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثۡ11
Translation · Saheeh International
9So as for the orphan, do not oppress [him]
10And as for the petitioner, do not repel [him]
11But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it]
Explanation
Our educational summary. It is not part of the Qur'an and is not a tafsir.
The end of Surah Ad-Duha, addressed to the Prophet, who was himself an orphan: do not oppress the orphan, do not turn away the one who asks, and speak of your Lord's favour.
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