“And as for the saa’il (beggar), do not repel him.” [al-Dhuha: 10]
The beggar is called a saa’il, but you know what else ‘saa’il’ means? It’s someone who asks. There is a message and a spirit of giving within this Surah (and our entire faith) which is highly encouraged here.
Give to those who ask of you, those who humble themselves and come to you for help. Give of your time, attention, and the blessings that you’ve been given. Give whilst keeping yourself healthy and whole. Give because you’ve been saved from being in their position.
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Farhia Yahya from London, UK is a teacher of Qur’anic and Arabic Sciences, and has taught English-speaking audiences in the UK for the past few years. In addition to completing a BSc Biomedical Science degree in London, she has also completed her Arabic, Islamic studies, and Hifdh of Qur’an in Cairo, Egypt. Born in Somalia and raised in the UK, she has lived in various cities around the world and travelling continues to be one of her passions (hey, it’s in the nomadic genes!). Farhia is a published author, upcoming novelist, and a translator of classical Arabic texts. She teaches tailored Islamic courses for sisters online and also runs a blog (as well as its social networks) with a focus on writing around the gems of the Qur’an and the beauty of literature.
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