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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 Rabb, [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 Rabb], 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 Allahu ta’ālā] arrives.