Tafseer of az-Zalzalah (99):7-8
Creator: Imam Ibn Kathir
Date: 2006-05-07
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Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir
Subject: quran
Title: Tafseer of az-Zalzalah (99):7-8
Created on: Sun May 07 20:08:04 -0400 2006
Updated on: Mon Sep 25 13:29:28 -0400 2006
Version: 3
Abstract: ... Decrease font size Toggle font face --> 47 users rated this article 3.94 out of 5 Most Popular So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom shall see it. And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom shall see it. [99:7-8] "It is reported on the authority of Sa`id ibn Jubayr: When the verse: "And they give food in spite of their love for it, to the poor, the orphan, and the captive," (76:8) was revealed, the people thought that it would carry no weight if they give some paltry thing in alms. Consequently, they started turning back beggars thinking the alms of a date or a piece of bread to be of no value. They thought that they should give something valuable in alms if they could afford it. On the other hand there was a group who thought that they would not be called to account for small sins, like telling a lie. They thought that the warning of the Hell is for major sins. To correct false impressions these verses were revealed. ... [Full Article...]
