Ad-Duhaa 93:8
The Morning Hours · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 596
Richness
وَوَجَدَكَ عَآئِلࣰا فَأَغۡنَىٰ ٨
Did He not find thee destitute and enrich (thee).
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Did He not find you in need and make you rich?
Insight
According to Elmalılı, the word ‘’a’il’ has two meanings: being poor, or having many people to provide for. So the verse can be understood in two ways: Allah made him rich in wealth, or made him rich enough for all who looked to him for knowledge and grace.
Reflect
Which of your riches are not money?
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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