Al-Balad 90:14–16
Feeding on a day of hunger
أَوْ إِطْعَٰمٌۭ فِى يَوْمٍۢ ذِى مَسْغَبَةٍۢ ١٤ يَتِيمًۭا ذَا مَقْرَبَةٍ ١٥ أَوْ مِسْكِينًۭا ذَا مَتْرَبَةٍۢ ١٦
The meaning, simply
Or feeding, on a day of great hunger, an orphan who is a relative, or a very poor person who has nothing.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- ذِى مَسْغَبَةٍۢ
- severe hunger
- ذَا مَقْرَبَةٍ
- a relative
- ذَا مَتْرَبَةٍۢ
- in utter poverty
Think with me
Who around you needs food or help? What can you offer them?