This Sura -- at least the first of it -- belongs to the early Meccan period. The subject matter is the meaning of true worship, which requires Faith, the practical and helpful love of those in need, and sincerity rather than show in devotion and charity.
C.287-(Verses 1 to 7)-What remains if you deny all Faith and personal Responsibility? Why then help the helpless or teach others Deeds of Charity? Vain were worship without heart and soul. What think ye of men who make great show, but fail to meet the simple needs of daily life?
107:1 SURA 107. Maun, or Neighborly Needs. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Seest thou one who denies the Judgment (to come)?
107:2 Then such is the (man) who repulses the orphan (with harshness),
107:3 And encourages not the feeding of the indigent.
107:4 So woe to the worshippers
107:5 Who are neglectful of their Prayers,
107:6 Those who (want but) to be seen (of men),
107:7 But refuse (to supply) (even) neighborly needs.
