Al-Alaq 96:9–12
Stopping a servant from praying
أَرَءَيْتَ ٱلَّذِى يَنْهَىٰ ٩ عَبْدًا إِذَا صَلَّىٰٓ ١٠ أَرَءَيْتَ إِن كَانَ عَلَى ٱلْهُدَىٰٓ ١١ أَوْ أَمَرَ بِٱلتَّقْوَىٰٓ ١٢
The meaning, simply
Isn't it strange: an unjust man, Abu Jahl, tries to stop one of Allah's servants, the Prophet, peace be upon him, from praying. How can he stop him, when he is rightly guided and tells people to be mindful of Allah?
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- يَنْهَىٰ
- forbids
Think with me
When you see someone praying, how do you show respect for their prayer?