107. Surah Al-Ma’un (The Small Kindnesses)

Summary:

Surah Al-Ma’un criticizes those who neglect their prayers, deny the Day of Judgment, and refuse to give even small acts of charity. It emphasizes the importance of both worship and caring for the needy.

Core Message:

The Surah condemns hypocrisy in worship and neglect of charity, emphasizing that faith must be accompanied by compassion for the less fortunate.

Moral Lessons:

  • True faith is demonstrated through acts of kindness and charity.
  • Hypocrisy in worship, where people neglect their duties to others, is condemned.
  • Small acts of kindness hold great value in the eyes of Allah.

Divine Attributes:

  • Ar-Rahman: The Most Merciful.
  • As-Sami’: The All-Hearing.
  • Al-Barr: The Beneficent.

Life Guidance:

Believers are encouraged to maintain sincerity in worship and consistently perform acts of kindness, especially toward the less fortunate.

Personal Reflection:

Reflecting on the importance of small kindnesses encourages consistent generosity and sincerity in both worship and interactions with others.