Surah Ad-Duha
Paper-cut picture from Surah Ad-Duha: an open wooden door of a mud-brick house with warm light inside, a bowl of food and a cup of water set out for a guest, flowers by the step
Ad-Duha 93:9–11

The orphan and the one who asks

فَأَمَّا ٱلْيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقْهَرْ ٩ وَأَمَّا ٱلسَّآئِلَ فَلَا تَنْهَرْ ١٠ وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ ١١

Surah mind map
The meaning, simply

So do not treat the orphan badly, and do not turn away the one who asks you for help but give and help him, and speak of your Lord's blessings on you and thank Him.

Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.

Words to understand
تَقْهَرْ
be harsh
ٱلسَّآئِلَ
the one who asks
تَنْهَرْ
repel
فَحَدِّثْ
speak of it
Think with me

How do you speak of Allah's blessings? Name one and say: Alhamdulillah, who gave me...

Report a mistake