[93:6] Did He not find you an orphan, so provided you shelter?
[93:7] And He found you wandering, so gave you guidance?
[93:8] And found you in need, so made you prosperous?
The answer for all of these is, of course, yes. Muhammad was in each of these three positions and has risen above them: when he was orphaned he was protected, when he was looking for answers they were given, and when he was without wealth he was provided for. The Qur'an then reverts the three questions into three commands, suggesting that as God has done to His Prophet, the Prophet must do to all people:
"Therefore, as for the orphan protect him,
As for the beggar, oppress him not,
And as for thy Lord's favor, declare it."
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