Surah Al-Maa'un (سُورَةُ المَاعُونِ) — Translation, Meaning & Tafsir
Read Surah Al-Maa'un — the 107th chapter of the Quran with 7 verses. Almsgiving. English translation and commentary.
Overview
Al-Maa'un (سُورَةُ المَاعُونِ) — "Almsgiving" is the 107th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 7 verses and is a Meccan (Makki) surah.
Selected Verses
Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ أَرَءَيْتَ ٱلَّذِى يُكَذِّبُ بِٱلدِّينِ
HAST THOU ever considered [the kind of man] who gives the lie to all moral law?
Verse 2
فَذَٰلِكَ ٱلَّذِى يَدُعُّ ٱلْيَتِيمَ
Behold, it is this [kind of man] that thrusts the orphan away,
Verse 3
وَلَا يَحُضُّ عَلَىٰ طَعَامِ ٱلْمِسْكِينِ
and feels no urge to feed the needy.
Verse 4
فَوَيْلٌۭ لِّلْمُصَلِّينَ
Woe, then, unto those praying ones
Verse 5
ٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَن صَلَاتِهِمْ سَاهُونَ
whose hearts from their prayer are remote
Verse 6
ٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ يُرَآءُونَ
those who want only to be seen and praised,
Verse 7
وَيَمْنَعُونَ ٱلْمَاعُونَ
and, withal, deny all assistance [to their fellow-men]!
Key Themes
The surah of Al-Maa'un (Almsgiving) covers important Islamic themes including faith, guidance, and the relationship between humanity and Allah. As a Meccan (Makki) surah, it reflects the spiritual and theological context of that period of revelation.
Virtues of Reading This Surah
Regular recitation of the Quran is highly encouraged. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
"The best of you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it." — Sahih Al-Bukhari
Reading any portion of the Quran brings immense rewards. Make a habit of reciting Surah Al-Maa'un as part of your daily Quran reading.
How to Recite
- Make wudu (ritual purification) before touching the Mushaf
- Begin with "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim" (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil)
- Begin with Bismillah (except in Surah At-Tawbah)
- Recite with tarteel (measured, deliberate pace)
- Reflect on the meaning as you recite
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was Surah Al-Maa'un revealed? It was revealed during the Meccan (Makki) period of the Prophet's ﷺ mission.
Q: How many verses does Surah Al-Maa'un have? It contains 7 ayaat (verses).
Q: What does "Almsgiving" mean? The name "Al-Maa'un" translates to "Almsgiving" in English.