Main Topic
An insightful commentary on the remaining verses of Surah Al-Duha (verses 6–11), highlighting the three major divine favors bestowed upon Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam and the three corresponding etiquette commands given by Allah Ta'ala.
Key Lessons
- Divine Care and Guardianship: Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam lost his father, mother, and grandfather during childhood, ensuring that no creation could claim credit for his upbringing other than Allah Ta'ala.
- Guidance from Allah: Prior to Prophethood, Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam was untutored and deeply troubled by the ignorance and idolatry of his society; Allah Ta'ala granted him divine revelation and ultimate guidance.
- Enrichment Through Sayyidatina Khadija Radiyallahu Anha: Allah Ta'ala relieved Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam's poverty through his marriage to Sayyidatina Khadija Radiyallahu Anha, who placed all her wealth at his disposal to establish Deen.
- Gentleness Toward Orphans: Because orphans lack parents to comfort them when upset, Islam strictly forbids being harsh or stern with them.
- Dignity in Dealing with Beggars: Even if one chooses not to give money to a seeker, insulting or humiliating them is strictly forbidden in Islam.
- Caution in Proclaiming Spiritual Blessings: While material favors should be acknowledged as coming from Allah Ta'ala, discussing one's voluntary worship (such as Tahajjud) easily leads to spiritual diseases like ostentation (riya) and pride (takabbur).
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Al-Duha (Verses 6–11): Expounded in detail, covering Alam yajidka yateeman fa'awa, Wa wajadaka dhalan fahada, Wa wajadaka 'a'ilan fa-aghna, Fa-ammal-yateema fala taqhar, Wa ammas-sa'ila fala tanhar, and Wa amma bi-ni'mati rabbika fahaddith.
- Surah Al-Fatiha: Referenced in explaining the linguistic nuance of the root word dhaal and seeking the straight path (Ihdina).
Practical Advice
- Exercise extreme care and tenderness when correcting orphan children so they never feel singled out or mistreated due to their loss.
- Treat individuals asking for assistance with respect; if concerned about financial misuse, offer food, basic necessities, or a polite supplication instead.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb