وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِأَمَـٰنَـٰتِهِمْ وَعَهْدِهِمْ رَٰعُونَ 32
Translations
And those who are to their trusts and promises attentive.
Transliteration
Wa-alladhīna hum li-amānātihim wa-'ahdihim rā'ūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the believers who are trustworthy and fulfill their covenants and trusts—both with Allah and with people. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that this refers to those who safeguard the trusts (amānāt) entrusted to them, whether material possessions, secrets, or moral responsibilities, and honor their oaths and commitments. Al-Qurtubi notes that this characteristic is essential to faith and distinguishes the righteous from the hypocrites.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Ma'arij, a Meccan chapter that describes the characteristics of true believers and the punishment of disbelievers. The surah establishes the qualities that distinguish the faithful from those who reject the message, with this particular verse emphasizing moral integrity and reliability as hallmarks of the believing community.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is entrusted with something, he betrays the trust' (Sahih Bukhari 33). Additionally, the Prophet stated: 'Whoever betrays the trust has no faith, and whoever lies has no religion' (Musnad Ahmad).
Themes
Key Lesson
In an age of widespread deception and broken promises, this ayah reminds believers that trustworthiness and fulfilling commitments—whether in business, relationships, or spiritual obligations—are fundamental to Islamic character and reflect one's faith in Allah. Protecting trusts and honoring covenants is not merely ethical practice but a direct expression of devotion to the Divine.