إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوا۟ وَّٱلَّذِينَ هُم مُّحْسِنُونَ 128
Translations
Indeed, Allāh is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.
Transliteration
Inna Allaha maa'a alladhina ittaqaw wa alladhina hum muhsinun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that Allah's help, support, and protection are with those who practice taqwa (God-consciousness and piety) and those who excel in their deeds (ihsan). According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this divine companionship is not merely literal presence but rather Allah's mercy, guidance, and assistance granted to the righteous. The ayah combines both fear of Allah (taqwa) and beautification of actions (ihsan) as the conditions for receiving Allah's support.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears at the conclusion of Surah An-Nahl, which addresses various aspects of divine signs and guidance. It serves as a reassuring conclusion to the surah's teachings about submission to Allah and adherence to His commandments. The placement at the end emphasizes that steadfastness in piety and righteous conduct guarantees divine support and companionship.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Ihsan (excellence) is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you do not see Him, He surely sees you' (Sahih Bukhari 4777). Additionally, the Quran states: 'Indeed, Allah is with the patient' (2:249), emphasizing the recurring theme of divine companionship with the righteous.
Themes
Key Lesson
For believers today, this ayah offers profound assurance that genuine piety combined with sincere, excellent action in all aspects of life ensures Allah's aid and guidance. It encourages Muslims to cultivate both inner consciousness of Allah (taqwa) and outward excellence (ihsan) in their daily conduct, knowing that such commitment invokes divine support in facing life's challenges.