فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱعْتَصَمُوا۟ بِهِۦ فَسَيُدْخِلُهُمْ فِى رَحْمَةٍ مِّنْهُ وَفَضْلٍ وَيَهْدِيهِمْ إِلَيْهِ صِرَٰطًا مُّسْتَقِيمًا 175
Translations
So those who believe in Allāh and hold fast to Him - He will admit them to mercy from Himself and bounty and guide them to Himself on a straight path.
Transliteration
Fa-amma alladhina amanu billahi wa'atasamu bihi fa-sayudkhiluhum fi rahmatin minhu wa fadlin wa yahdihim ilayhi siratan mustaqiman
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah promises that those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him will be admitted into His mercy and favor, and He will guide them to the Straight Path. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that 'holding fast' (i'tisam) to Allah means firm adherence to His religion through obedience and avoiding sin, while the promised guidance to the Straight Path refers to guidance in both belief and righteous action in this life and the next.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Medinan period and comes within the context of Surah An-Nisa's discussion of faith, obedience, and the consequences of belief versus disbelief. It follows passages addressing various aspects of religious observance and serves as an encouragement to believers to strengthen their faith and commitment to Allah's path.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever holds fast to the Qur'an, I guarantee him that he will not be misguided in this world and will not be wretched in the Hereafter' (Sunan Ibn Majah). Also related is the hadith: 'Whoever Allah wishes good for, He gives him understanding of the religion' (Sahih Bukhari), reflecting the theme of divine guidance for believers.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers must not only profess faith in Allah but actively hold fast to His religion through consistent obedience and righteous practice; when one strengthens this commitment, Allah promises both His mercy in this life and guidance toward success in both worlds. This ayah reminds modern Muslims that faith is a dynamic relationship requiring continuous effort and sincere attachment to Islamic principles.
Related Ayahs
يَسْتَخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَلَا يَسْتَخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ وَهُوَ مَعَهُمْ إِذْ يُبَيِّتُونَ مَا لَا يَرْضَىٰ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْلِ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ مُحِيطًا
They conceal [their evil intentions and deeds] from the people, but they cannot conceal [them] from Allāh, and He is with them [in His knowledge] when they spend the night in such as He does not accept of speech. And ever is Allāh, of what they do, encompassing.
وَمَن يُطِعِ ٱللَّهَ وَٱلرَّسُولَ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ مَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِم مِّنَ ٱلنَّبِيِّـۧنَ وَٱلصِّدِّيقِينَ وَٱلشُّهَدَآءِ وَٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ ۚ وَحَسُنَ أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ رَفِيقًا
And whoever obeys Allāh and the Messenger - those will be with the ones upon whom Allāh has bestowed favor of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are those as companions.
إِن تُبْدُوا۟ خَيْرًا أَوْ تُخْفُوهُ أَوْ تَعْفُوا۟ عَن سُوٓءٍ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَفُوًّا قَدِيرًا
If [instead] you show [some] good or conceal it or pardon an offense - indeed, Allāh is ever Pardoning and Competent.
وَلَوْ أَنَّا كَتَبْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ أَنِ ٱقْتُلُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَكُمْ أَوِ ٱخْرُجُوا۟ مِن دِيَـٰرِكُم مَّا فَعَلُوهُ إِلَّا قَلِيلٌ مِّنْهُمْ ۖ وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ فَعَلُوا۟ مَا يُوعَظُونَ بِهِۦ لَكَانَ خَيْرًا لَّهُمْ وَأَشَدَّ تَثْبِيتًا
And if We had decreed upon them, "Kill yourselves" or "Leave your homes," they would not have done it, except for a few of them. But if they had done what they were instructed, it would have been better for them and a firmer position [for them in faith].