وَمَا يَفْعَلُوا۟ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَلَن يُكْفَرُوهُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌۢ بِٱلْمُتَّقِينَ 115
Translations
And whatever good they do - never will it be denied them. And Allāh is Knowing of the righteous.
Transliteration
Wa mā yaf'alū min khayrin fa lan yukffarūh, wa-Allāhu 'alīmun bi-l-muttaqīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah assures believers that no good deed will go unrewarded or unrecognized by Allah, emphasizing His perfect knowledge and justice. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi note that this verse provides comfort to the righteous (muttaqīn), assuring them that Allah fully appreciates their efforts and sincere intentions, regardless of whether others acknowledge or belittle their deeds. The phrase 'Allah is All-Knowing of the righteous' underscores that Allah's knowledge is not limited to actions alone but extends to the hearts and sincere motivations of those who fear Him.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Medinan surah Ali 'Imran, which addresses the Muslim community after the Battle of Uhud and discusses faith, steadfastness, and divine reward. The broader context emphasizes encouraging believers facing hardship and doubt to remain faithful, as Allah witnesses and rewards their good deeds and piety even when worldly recognition is absent.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'The best of you are those with the best character' (Sunan al-Tirmidhī). Additionally, 'Whoever performs a good deed, it will not be lost; and whoever performs an evil deed, it will not be forgotten' echoes the theme of divine accountability and reward for righteous actions.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should perform good deeds sincerely for Allah's sake, trusting that He will never overlook or diminish their efforts, regardless of human recognition or ingratitude. This cultivates spiritual resilience and motivates continuous righteousness even when results are unseen, anchoring faith in Allah's perfect justice rather than worldly validation.