Tafsir Ibn Kathir on Ar-Rum 30:38

Surah Ar-Rum 30:38

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ﲉ ﲊ ﲋ ﲌ ﲍ ﲎ ﲏ ﲐ ﲑ ﲒ ﲓ ﲔ ﲕ ﲖ ﲗ ﲘ ﲙ ﲚ

So give the relative his right, as well as the needy and the traveler. That is best for those who desire the countenance of Allah, and it is they who will be the successful.

The Command to uphold the Ties of Kinship and the Prohibition of Riba Allah commands giving: Allah says:

فات ذا القربى حقه

So, give to the kindred his due, his due of respect and upholding the ties of kinship.

والمسكين

and to Al-Miskin, the one who has nothing to spend on his needs, or he has something but it is not enough.

وابن السبيل

and to the wayfarer. the traveler who is in need of money and other things during his journey.

ذلك خير للذين يريدون وجه الله

That is best for those who seek Allah's Face; meaning; to look upon Him on the Day of Resurrection, which is the ultimate aim.

وأوليك هم المفلحون

and it is they who will be successful. means, in this world and the Hereafter. Then Allah says:

Tafsir of Ar-Rum 30:38

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