فَمَن ثَقُلَتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْمُفْلِحُونَ 102
Translations
And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the successful.
Transliteration
Faman thaqulat mawazinuhu fa-ula'ika humu al-muflihun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the Day of Judgment when deeds are weighed on the Divine scales (al-mizan). Those whose good deeds are heavy and outweigh their evil deeds are the truly successful ones who will enter Paradise. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that this weighing is a real event, and success (al-falah) depends entirely on the preponderance of righteous deeds combined with sincere faith and repentance.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Mu'minun's description of the Day of Judgment and the final accounting of deeds. The surah was revealed in Mecca during the early Islamic period and emphasizes the characteristics of true believers and their ultimate triumph on the Day of Resurrection. This specific verse completes the theme of divine justice in weighing human actions.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no deed heavier in the scales than good character' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi). Additionally, the hadith regarding the weighing of deeds on the Day of Judgment is mentioned in multiple sources including Sunan Ibn Majah, where the Prophet describes how a single deed can tip the scales.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that their ultimate success depends on the quality and weight of their good deeds, encouraging continuous self-improvement and righteous conduct in this life. It provides hope and motivation for the faithful while serving as a sobering reminder that all actions are recorded and will be judged with perfect justice on the Day of Resurrection.