وَإِذًا لَّـَٔاتَيْنَـٰهُم مِّن لَّدُنَّآ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا 67
Translations
And then We would have given them from Us a great reward.
Transliteration
Wa-idhan la-ataynāhum min ladunnā ajran `aẓīmā
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah states that if the disbelievers had believed in what was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Allah would have granted them a tremendous reward from His presence. According to classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir, this ayah emphasizes the consequence of faith—that acceptance of divine guidance leads to immense divine reward, while rejection results in loss. The 'great reward' (ajr `aẓīm) refers to the blessings of this world and the eternal rewards of the Hereafter.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah An-Nisa's discussion of those who reject faith and turn away from the Qur'an. It follows verses describing the stubbornness of disbelievers and serves as a reminder of the reward awaiting believers, contrasting with the fate of those who deny Allah's signs.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Bukhari 4474: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'The greatest reward with Allah is Paradise,' emphasizing the immense reward promised to believers. Additionally, Sahih Muslim 196 relates to sincere belief leading to divine reward and acceptance.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that genuine faith and obedience to Allah's revelation bring incomparable rewards from the Divine, encouraging believers to prioritize their relationship with Allah over worldly concerns. It also serves as a compassionate reminder to those who have strayed that returning to faith opens the door to tremendous blessings from their Lord.