Surah Al Isra' (Bani Israel) Ayat 34 & 35 Daily Qur'an & Hadith
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[17].Surah Al-Isra' [The Journey By Night] also known as Surah Bani Israel [The Children of Israel]
Ayat 34. 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.
Ayat 35. And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight. That is good (advantageous) and better in the end.
Tafseer of Surah Al Isra' (Bani Israel) Ayat 34 & 35. Come not nigh to the orphan´s property except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength; and fulfil (Every) engagement, for (every) engagement will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning). Cf. 6:152, and other passages relating to orphans, e.g., 2:220. If an orphan's property is touched at all, it should be to improve it, or to give him something better than he had before-never to take a personal advantage for the benefit of the guardian. A bargain that may be quite fair as between two independent persons would be, under this verse, unfair as between a guardian and his orphan ward until the latter attains the full age of understanding. Ashuddah means the age when the orphan reaches his full maturity of strength and understanding, say between the ages of 18 and 30. The age of legal majority may be 18 (as for certain purposes in India ) or 21 (as in England ). For certain purposes in Muslim law it may be less than 18. In the orphan's interest a much stricter standard is required in his case. The definite article al has here a generic meaning, and is best translated "every". From the context the engagements referred to would relate to beneficial contracts connected with the orphan's property or promises or undertakings given by the guardian or implied in the terms of his appointment. But the words are general and may be interpreted in the general sense. Note that this sentence does not occur in the similar passage in 6:152, where there was a discussion of social laws: it is appropriate here, where the discussion is about the guardian's personal and individual responsibility in a spiritual sense. Cf. 5:1). 35. Give full measure when ye measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight: that is the most fitting and the most advantageous in the final determination. Giving just measure and weight is not only right in itself but is ultimately to the best spiritual and material advantage of the person who gives it.
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English Translation of Hadith
Hazrat Abu Shuraih Khuwailid bin `Amr Al-Khuza`i (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah 
[SAWW](PBUH) said, "O Allah, I declare inviolable the rights of two weak ones: the orphans and women".
[Sunan' An-Nasa'i](Arabic: سنن النسائي )]
Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Al-Isra Ayat 34. "come not near to the orphan's property except to improve it" The poor are generally treated callously in human society. Women and orphans are regular victims of this cruelty. They are deprived of their share in property to which they are entitled under the Islamic law. In some cases their properties are usurped and they are maltreated at the hands of usurpers. The Prophet (PBUH) has threatened them with serious consequences to prevent the Muslims from committing such injustice. The attitude of Muslims and the teachings of Islam in this matter are two different things. How can Islam be blamed for the attitude of Muslims? It is time Muslims should understand that Islam is getting a bad name because of their bad conduct. As a result of this they are committing a double crime. On the one hand, they are guilty of usurping others of their legitimate rights and perpetrating cruelties, and on the other, disgracing their religion. In other words, rather than preaching Islam they are creating obstacles in the way of people joining the fold of Islam. May Allah grant us guidance to follow the right path. Amin!
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