Abasa 80:1–4
He frowned and turned away
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ ١ أَن جَآءَهُ ٱلْأَعْمَىٰ ٢ وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّهُۥ يَزَّكَّىٰٓ ٣ أَوْ يَذَّكَّرُ فَتَنفَعَهُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰٓ ٤
The meaning, simply
The Prophet, peace be upon him, frowned and turned away, because the blind man, Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum, came to him seeking knowledge while the Prophet was busy calling the leaders of Quraysh. And how would you know? Perhaps he would be purified by his question, or be reminded and benefit from the reminder.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- عَبَسَ
- he frowned
- وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ
- and turned away
- ٱلْأَعْمَىٰ
- the blind man, Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum
- يَزَّكَّىٰٓ
- be purified
- يَذَّكَّرُ
- take heed
Think with me
Everyone who asks to learn deserves our attention. How do you treat someone who asks you a question?