Surah An Nisa’ Verse 9 About children’s education, which is a recommendation to parents not to leave their children with knowledge or lack of education so as not to worry about welfare in the future.
Surah An Nisa’ Verse 9 in Arabic, Translitertaion, and English Translation
Arabic
Transliteration
Walyakhsyallażīna lau tarakụ min khalfihim żurriyyatan ḍi’āfan khāfụ ‘alaihim falyattaqullāha walyaqụlụ qaulan sadīdā
English Translation
“And let fear (of God) those who if they leave weak offspring behind those whom they fear for their (welfare). Therefore, let them be devoted to God, and let them speak with the right words.” (Q.S An-Nisa : 9)
Interpretation
After explaining the suggestion of sharing a portion of the acquired property with relatives who do not get a share, this verse gives advice to pay attention to the fate of their children if they become orphans. And fear God those who if they leave offspring in the future weak children in an orphan state who have not been able to become independent behind those whom they fear for their welfare because they are unkempt, weak, and living in poverty. Therefore, let them the guardians be devoted to God by heeding His commandments and staying away from His prohibitions, and let them speak with the right words, attentive and compassionate towards the orphans in their care.
