Al-Maa’oon - سورة الماعون
Introduction of Sura
Names:
This surah is called Surat Al-Ma'un. [587] See: Al-Fayruzabadi: Basa?ir Dhawi At-Tamyiz, 1/546; Tafsir Ibn ?Ashur, 30/563.
Makki or Madani?
Surat Al-Ma'un is Makki. [588] Ibn Al-Jawzi and Abu Hayyan attributed this view to the majority of scholars. It was also said that it is Madani; this view was attributed to Ibn ?Abbas and Qatadah, and is the view favoured by Al-Qasimi. See: Tafsir Ibn Jawzi, 4/495; Tafsir Abi Hayyan, 10/552; Tafsir Al-Qasimi, 9/552.
Objectives:
The most important objectives of this surah include:
Expressing astonishment about those who disbelieve in the resurrection, and describing their deeds as terrible. [589] See: Tafsir Ibn ?Ashur, 30/564.
Topics:
The most significant topics addressed in Surat Al-Ma'un include:
1- Expressing astonishment about the attitude of those who disbelieve in the resurrection.
2- Criticizing those who are cruel to orphans and the needy.
3- Criticizing those who are heedless regarding the prayer but show off when praying, and they withhold aid or help from people.
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