سُوْرَةُ الإِسۡرَاءِ

Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 34

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وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا۟ مَالَ ٱلْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُۥ ۚ وَأَوْفُوا۟ بِٱلْعَهْدِ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْـُٔولًا ﴿34﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And come not near to the orphan’s property except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength. And fulfil (every) covenant. Verily, the covenant, will be questioned about.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَا walā And (do) not
تَقْرَبُوا۟ taqrabū come near
مَالَ māla (the) wealth
ٱلْيَتِيمِ l-yatīmi (of) the orphan
إِلَّا illā except
بِٱلَّتِى bi-allatī with what
هِىَ hiya [it] is
أَحْسَنُ aḥsanu best
حَتَّىٰ ḥattā until
يَبْلُغَ yablugha he reaches
أَشُدَّهُۥ ۚ ashuddahu his maturity
وَأَوْفُوا۟ wa-awfū And fulfil
بِٱلْعَهْدِ ۖ bil-ʿahdi the covenant
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱلْعَهْدَ l-ʿahda the covenant
كَانَ kāna will be
مَسْـُٔولًۭا masūlan questioned

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 34) ➊ { وَ لَا تَقْرَبُوْا مَالَ الْيَتِيْمِ اِلَّا بِالَّتِيْ هِيَ اَحْسَنُ … :} It is best to protect it in every way, try to increase it by investing it in some business, and when he becomes mature, hand over his wealth to him, or do business with his permission. For details on this subject, see Surah An-Nisa (2 to 14).
➋ { وَ اَوْفُوْا بِالْعَهْدِ … :} This includes the covenant made with Allah or with people, because there will be questioning about the covenant, and whoever breaks the covenant will be punished.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

34. 1. After the prohibition of unjustly taking a life, the wasting of wealth is being forbidden, and among these, the wealth of the orphan is the most important. Therefore, it is said that until the orphan reaches maturity, use his wealth in such a way that it benefits him. Do not, without thinking, invest it in such a business that it may be lost or suffer a loss. Nor should you squander it before he reaches the age of understanding.

34. 2. By "covenant" is meant both the pledge between Allah and His servant, and also that which people make with one another. Fulfilling both types of covenants is necessary, and in the case of breach of covenant, there will be accountability.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

And do not go near the property of the orphan except in the best manner, until he reaches maturity [42]. And fulfill (every) commitment, for you will surely be questioned [43] about the commitment.

[42] For the protection of the orphan's wealth and his rights, please refer to the footnotes of Surah An-Nisa, verses 1 to 6, and Surah Al-An'am, verse 152.
[43] Regarding the fulfillment of covenants, please refer to the footnotes of Surah Al-A'raf, verse 102, and Surah An-Nahl, verses 91 and 92.
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