Al-Ma’un 107:6
The Small kindnesses · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 602
Showing Off
ٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ يُرَآءُونَ ٦
Who would be seen (at worship).
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Those who show off.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, these do nothing for Allah’s sake but only to be seen by people, and only where everyone can see.
Reflect
Today, do a good deed that no one will see.
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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