Which Surah and Juz is Quran 17:28 from?

This ayah is from Surah Al-Israa (The Night Journey), the 17th surah of the Quran. It appears in Juz 15.

Are there hadiths related to Quran 17:28?

Yes — there are 5 hadiths related to this ayah from Sunan Abu Dawud, Sahih al-Bukhari, Sunan Ibn Majah.

What tafsir is available for Quran 17:28?

Commentary on this ayah is available from Ibn Kathir, Ibn Kathir, Al-Jalalayn, Ibn Abbas — classical scholars of Quranic exegesis.

What topics does Quran 17:28 relate to?

This ayah connects to these Quranic topics: Compassion, Community Responsibility, Patience, Divine Mercy.

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إِنَّ ٱلْمُبَذِّرِينَ كَانُوٓا۟ إِخْوَٰنَ ٱلشَّيَٰ...

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Q: What does Quran 17:28 mean?

Quran 17:28 (Surah Al-Israa, Ayah 28) translates to: "And if you [must] turn away from the needy awaiting mercy from your Lord which you expect, then speak to them a gentle word."

Ayah 29

وَلَا تَجْعَلْ يَدَكَ مَغْلُولَةً إِلَىٰ عُنُقِكَ ...

وَإِمَّا تُعْرِضَنَّ عَنْهُمُ ٱبْتِغَآءَ رَحْمَةٍۢ مِّن رَّبِّكَ تَرْجُوهَا فَقُل لَّهُمْ قَوْلًۭا مَّيْسُورًۭا

Wa immaa turidanna 'anhumub tighaaa'a rahmatim mir rabbika tarjoohaa faqul lahum qawlam maisooraa

And if you [must] turn away from the needy awaiting mercy from your Lord which you expect, then speak to them a gentle word.

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3 ayahs in Al-Israa are strongly about charity.

← Previous on Charity17:26And give the relative his right, and [also] the poor and the traveler, and do not spend wastefully.Next on Charity →17:29And do not make your hand [as] chained to your neck or extend it completely and [thereby] become blamed and insolvent.

Tafsir

Scholars largely agree on this ayah

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But if you have to overlook them that is the kinsmen and the others mentioned and do not give to them seeking mercy from your Lord a mercy which you expect in the future that is you do not give to them because of a request for provision which you are waiting to come to you from your Lord before you give to them then speak to them gentle words pleasant and reasonable words promising them that you will give to them when the provision from God arrives.

If anyone asks you refuge for Allah’s sake give him refuge; and if anyone asks you (for something) for Allah’s sake, give him. Sahl and Sulaiman said: if anyone calls you, respond to him. The Agreed version goes; if you do not afford to compensate him, pray Allah for him until you know that you have compensated him.

Sahih al-Bukhari #7191Narrated Abu Musa:Sahih

Whenever a beggar or a person in need of something came to the Prophet (ﷺ) , he used to say (to his companions), "Intercede (for him) and you will be rewarded for that, and Allah will fulfill what He will through His Apostle's tongue."

Sahih al-Bukhari #5799Narrated Abu Musa:Sahih

Whenever a beggar or a person in need came to the Prophet, the Prophet would say "Help and recommend him and you will receive the reward for it, and Allah will bring about what he will through His Prophet's tongue

Sahih al-Bukhari #5785Narrated Jarir bin `Abdullah:Sahih

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who is not merciful to others, will not be treated mercifully.

Sunan Ibn Majah #3839It was narrated that Abu Khallad, who was one of the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ), said:Sahih

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘If you see a man who has been given indifference with regard to this world and who speaks little, then draw close to him for he will indeed offer wisdom.’”