أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِـَٔايَـٰتِ رَبِّهِمْ وَلِقَآئِهِۦ فَحَبِطَتْ أَعْمَـٰلُهُمْ فَلَا نُقِيمُ لَهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ وَزْنًا 105
Translations
Those are the ones who disbelieve in the verses of their Lord and in [their] meeting Him, so their deeds have become worthless; and We will not assign to them on the Day of Resurrection any weight [i.e., importance].
Transliteration
Ulaa'ika alladheen kafaroo bi-ayati rabbihim wa liqaa'ih fa habidat a'maluhum fa laa nuqimu lahum yawma al-qiyamati waznan
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes those who reject Allah's signs and deny the meeting with their Lord, resulting in the nullification of all their deeds. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that disbelief (kufr) and denial of the afterlife invalidate all worldly actions, rendering them worthless on the Day of Judgment. The phrase 'we will not assign to them any weight' emphasizes that their deeds will have no value or consideration before Allah, illustrating the spiritual bankruptcy of those who reject divine guidance.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Kahf's broader themes regarding belief, trial, and the ultimate fate of believers versus disbelievers. It concludes the discussion about those who reject Allah's revelations, contrasting with earlier verses describing the reward of the righteous, and reinforces the Meccan surah's emphasis on monotheism and accountability in the afterlife.
Related Hadiths
The concept relates to the hadith in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet ﷺ said, 'Whoever performs deeds not according to our matter, it is rejected.' Additionally, Sahih Bukhari records that deeds are judged by intentions (niyyah), implying that disbelief renders even outwardly good actions void.
Themes
Key Lesson
For modern believers, this ayah serves as a powerful reminder that true success lies not merely in external actions but in sincere faith and belief in Allah and the afterlife. It emphasizes that faith (iman) is the foundation upon which all righteous deeds must be built; without it, no amount of worldly accomplishment holds spiritual value.
Related Ayahs
وَرَءَا ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ ٱلنَّارَ فَظَنُّوٓا۟ أَنَّهُم مُّوَاقِعُوهَا وَلَمْ يَجِدُوا۟ عَنْهَا مَصْرِفًا
And the criminals will see the Fire and will be certain that they are to fall therein. And they will not find from it a way elsewhere.
وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّن ذُكِّرَ بِـَٔايَـٰتِ رَبِّهِۦ فَأَعْرَضَ عَنْهَا وَنَسِىَ مَا قَدَّمَتْ يَدَاهُ ۚ إِنَّا جَعَلْنَا عَلَىٰ قُلُوبِهِمْ أَكِنَّةً أَن يَفْقَهُوهُ وَفِىٓ ءَاذَانِهِمْ وَقْرًا ۖ وَإِن تَدْعُهُمْ إِلَى ٱلْهُدَىٰ فَلَن يَهْتَدُوٓا۟ إِذًا أَبَدًا
And who is more unjust than one who is reminded of the verses of his Lord but turns away from them and forgets what his hands have put forth? Indeed, We have placed over their hearts coverings, lest they understand it, and in their ears deafness. And if you invite them to guidance - they will never be guided, then - ever.
وَكَذَٰلِكَ أَعْثَرْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ لِيَعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ وَعْدَ ٱللَّهِ حَقٌّ وَأَنَّ ٱلسَّاعَةَ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهَآ إِذْ يَتَنَـٰزَعُونَ بَيْنَهُمْ أَمْرَهُمْ ۖ فَقَالُوا۟ ٱبْنُوا۟ عَلَيْهِم بُنْيَـٰنًا ۖ رَّبُّهُمْ أَعْلَمُ بِهِمْ ۚ قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ غَلَبُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ أَمْرِهِمْ لَنَتَّخِذَنَّ عَلَيْهِم مَّسْجِدًا
And similarly, We caused them to be found that they [who found them] would know that the promise of Allāh is truth and that of the Hour there is no doubt. [That was] when they disputed among themselves about their affair and [then] said, "Construct over them a structure. Their Lord is most knowing about them." Said those who prevailed in the matter, "We will surely take [for ourselves] over them a masjid."
وَيُنذِرَ ٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوا۟ ٱتَّخَذَ ٱللَّهُ وَلَدًا
And to warn those who say, "Allāh has taken a son".