Page 31 - The Mercy of Believers

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TO WHOM DO BELIEVERS SHOW COMPASSION AND MERCY?

He is the one who harshly rebuffs the orphan

and does not urge the feeding of the poor.
So woe to those who do prayer,

and are forgetful of their prayer,
those who show off

and deny help to others. (Surat al-Ma'un: 1-7)
Contrary to such offensive treatment, Qur'anic moral-
ity demands tolerant and compassionate treatment of or-
phans as expressed in the verse, "(be good to) orphans
and the very poor. And speak good words to people".
(Surat al-Baqara: 83) Believers meticulously observe this
command. Their conscience and understanding of hu-
manity entail the protection of orphans who need help
and care, and the meeting of all their spiritual and mate-
rial needs. Believers never oppress orphans, expect them
to appreciate their kindness or strive to obtain any mate-
rial or spiritual benefits from them. On the contrary, they
protect their rights and adopt the best possible attitude.
Their strong sense of what is right, their profound fear of
Allah and their compassion account for this meticulous-
ness.

Improving the situation in life of orphans and
bringing them up as decent individuals

…They will ask you about the property of orphans.
Say, "Managing it in their best interests is best". If
you mix your property with theirs, they are your
brothers… (Surat al-Baqara: 220)