سُوْرَةُ الذَّارِياتِ
Surah Adh-Dhaariyat (51) — Ayah 19
وَفِىٓ أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ حَقٌّ لِّلسَّآئِلِ وَٱلْمَحْرُومِ ﴿19﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And in their properties there was the right of the Sâ’il (the beggar who asks) and the Mahrûm (the poor who does not ask others).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَفِىٓ
wafī
And in
أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ
amwālihim
their wealth
حَقٌّۭ
ḥaqqun
(was the) right
لِّلسَّآئِلِ
lilssāili
(of) those who asked
وَٱلْمَحْرُومِ
wal-maḥrūmi
and the deprived
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 in their wealth was a rightful share for those who asked and those who were deprived [12].
[12]
The Right of the Beggar and the Deprived in Wealth:
This does not refer solely to the wealth of zakat, because zakat had not even been made obligatory at that time. Furthermore, it is clearly stated in Tirmidhi: "Indeed, there is a right in wealth other than zakat," meaning that there is a right in wealth besides zakat, and this right includes both those who ask and those who do not ask. That is, righteous people themselves seek out those who are in need—widows, the sick or disabled who cannot earn, or those with many dependents who hesitate to ask. And whatever they give to them, they give considering it their right. They do not give it as charity or alms in expectation of thanks or reward, nor do they later remind them of their favor. Just as repaying a loan is a right and a necessary matter, and after repaying a loan, no one boasts that they have done a favor by repaying it, in the same way, there is a right of the beggar and the deprived in the wealth of the rich. If he does not fulfill it, the burden will remain upon him.
[12]
The Right of the Beggar and the Deprived in Wealth:
This does not refer solely to the wealth of zakat, because zakat had not even been made obligatory at that time. Furthermore, it is clearly stated in Tirmidhi: "Indeed, there is a right in wealth other than zakat," meaning that there is a right in wealth besides zakat, and this right includes both those who ask and those who do not ask. That is, righteous people themselves seek out those who are in need—widows, the sick or disabled who cannot earn, or those with many dependents who hesitate to ask. And whatever they give to them, they give considering it their right. They do not give it as charity or alms in expectation of thanks or reward, nor do they later remind them of their favor. Just as repaying a loan is a right and a necessary matter, and after repaying a loan, no one boasts that they have done a favor by repaying it, in the same way, there is a right of the beggar and the deprived in the wealth of the rich. If he does not fulfill it, the burden will remain upon him.
