إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ لَهُمْ أَجْرٌ غَيْرُ مَمْنُونٍۭ 25
Translations
Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds. For them is a reward uninterrupted.
Transliteration
Illa alladhina amanu wa amilu al-salihati lahum ajrun ghayru mamnun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah provides an exception to the preceding verses about the Day of Judgment, stating that those who believe and perform righteous deeds will receive a reward that is not diminished or cut off. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the phrase 'ajrun ghayru mamnun' (an undiminished reward) emphasizes that Allah's reward for the righteous is continuous, abundant, and never withheld or reduced, standing in stark contrast to the punishment awaiting the disbelievers mentioned in the preceding context.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Inshiqaq is a Meccan surah focused on the events of the Day of Judgment and the reality of divine accountability. This ayah appears at the conclusion of the surah, offering hope and reassurance to the believers after describing the cosmic upheaval and the recording angels, serving as a reminder that faith and righteous action are not in vain.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The most beloved deeds to Allah are the most continuous, even if they are small' (Sahih Bukhari). Additionally, 'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent' (Sahih Bukhari), emphasizing the connection between belief and righteous conduct that leads to undiminished reward.
Themes
Key Lesson
For believers, this ayah offers profound comfort: sincere faith combined with righteous action guarantees an unending, inexhaustible reward from Allah that cannot be diminished or withheld. This should inspire Muslims to maintain consistent good deeds in this life, knowing that every act of goodness is recorded and will be rewarded abundantly in the Hereafter.