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Surah An-Nisaa (4) — Ayah 9
وَلْيَخْشَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَوْ تَرَكُوا۟ مِنْ خَلْفِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّةً ضِعَـٰفًا خَافُوا۟ عَلَيْهِمْ فَلْيَتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَلْيَقُولُوا۟ قَوْلًا سَدِيدًا ﴿9﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And let those (executors and guardians) have the same fear in their minds as they would have for their own, if they had left weak offspring behind. So let them fear Allâh and speak right words.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَلْيَخْشَ
walyakhsha
And let fear
ٱلَّذِينَ
alladhīna
those who
لَوْ
law
if
تَرَكُوا۟
tarakū
they left
مِنْ
min
from
خَلْفِهِمْ
khalfihim
behind
ذُرِّيَّةًۭ
dhurriyyatan
offspring
ضِعَـٰفًا
ḍiʿāfan
weak
خَافُوا۟
khāfū
(and) they would have feared
عَلَيْهِمْ
ʿalayhim
about them
فَلْيَتَّقُوا۟
falyattaqū
So let them fear
ٱللَّهَ
l-laha
Allah
وَلْيَقُولُوا۟
walyaqūlū
and let them speak
قَوْلًۭا
qawlan
words
سَدِيدًا
sadīdan
appropriate
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.
9. People should fear that if they themselves were to leave behind weak children, how anxious they would be for them. So let them fear Allah and speak words that are appropriate and straightforward.
[15] That is, if you were to die leaving behind young children, you would certainly be concerned that after you, these children should be treated well. In the same way, those orphans who are under your care at this time, treat them likewise out of fear of Allah. And do not say anything that would break the hearts of the orphans. Whatever you say should be for their good. The way orphans and widows were treated in that era is clearly illustrated by the following hadith:
The Share of Wife and Children in Inheritance:
Sayyiduna Jabir ؓ says, "The wife of Sa'd bin Rabi' ؓ came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ along with her two daughters and said: 'These are the daughters of Sa'd bin Rabi' ؓ. Their father was martyred in the Battle of Uhud. Their uncle (Sa'd bin Rabi's brother) has taken possession of all of Sa'd's estate and has left nothing for them. And without wealth, they cannot get married.' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Allah Himself will decide in this matter.' Then, when the verses of inheritance were revealed, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ called Sa'd's brother and said: 'Give two-thirds of Sa'd's estate to his daughters, and one-eighth to their mother. Whatever remains (i.e., only 5 out of 24 shares) is yours.'" [ترمذی، ابواب الفرائض]
[15] That is, if you were to die leaving behind young children, you would certainly be concerned that after you, these children should be treated well. In the same way, those orphans who are under your care at this time, treat them likewise out of fear of Allah. And do not say anything that would break the hearts of the orphans. Whatever you say should be for their good. The way orphans and widows were treated in that era is clearly illustrated by the following hadith:
The Share of Wife and Children in Inheritance:
Sayyiduna Jabir ؓ says, "The wife of Sa'd bin Rabi' ؓ came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ along with her two daughters and said: 'These are the daughters of Sa'd bin Rabi' ؓ. Their father was martyred in the Battle of Uhud. Their uncle (Sa'd bin Rabi's brother) has taken possession of all of Sa'd's estate and has left nothing for them. And without wealth, they cannot get married.' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Allah Himself will decide in this matter.' Then, when the verses of inheritance were revealed, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ called Sa'd's brother and said: 'Give two-thirds of Sa'd's estate to his daughters, and one-eighth to their mother. Whatever remains (i.e., only 5 out of 24 shares) is yours.'" [ترمذی، ابواب الفرائض]
