What is the interpretation of the noble verse: "And they withhold [neighborly] assistance"?
The exegetes differed regarding the meaning of "al-ma'un," holding several views. Some said it refers to zakat (charity), others to household utilities such as an axe and a pot, while some said it means a borrowed item, or all good deeds, or water.
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