Surah Ad-Duha of the Quran gives three clear instructions for personal and social life: kindness to orphans, never humiliating someone who asks for help, and acknowledging Allah's blessings. A piece on Desh Rupantor's religion page sets out these three lessons.
The first concerns orphans. Allah says: "So as for the orphan, do not oppress him" (Surah Ad-Duha, verse 9). The absence of a guardian leaves a great void in an orphan's life, the piece says, so Islam does not accept neglect, harshness or injustice towards orphans; securing their safety, rights, education and future is society's duty.
The second concerns those who ask. Allah says: "And as for the petitioner, do not repel him" (verse 10). Some come for money, some for knowledge or advice, some with a need of their own. Even if the need cannot be met, the person must not be humiliated; speaking kindly and turning them away with respect is the teaching of Islam.
The third is gratitude. Allah says: "But as for the favour of your Lord, report it" (verse 11). Acknowledging blessings, giving thanks and using them for good matters, the piece explains: someone given wealth should stand by the needy, someone given knowledge should benefit others, and someone given standing should protect the rights of the weak.
The piece ends by saying the surah teaches people to be responsible towards one another, and that these three lessons are a foundation of a good society. A believer remembers Allah's favours in their own life and carries their effect into the lives of others.
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Source: Desh Rupantor
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