أَلَآ إِنَّ أَوْلِيَآءَ ٱللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ 62
Translations
Unquestionably, [for] the allies of Allāh there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve -
Transliteration
Alā inna awliyāa allāhi lā khawfun ʿalayhim wa-lā hum yaḥzanūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah declares that the allies of Allah (awliyāʾ Allāh)—those who believe and are conscious of Him—shall have no fear regarding future punishment nor shall they grieve over past losses. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this verse provides ultimate reassurance to the believers that Allah's protection encompasses both their spiritual and temporal wellbeing, distinguishing them from those who turn away from guidance. The verse emphasizes that true security and contentment come through proximity to Allah and righteous deeds, not material circumstances.
Revelation Context
Surah Yunus is a Meccan chapter revealed during the early Islamic period when Muslims faced persecution and hardship in Mecca. This ayah appears in a section (10:62-64) that reassures the faithful of Allah's unwavering support despite worldly trials, providing comfort to the early community enduring opposition from Quraysh.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever loves for the sake of Allah and hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah and withholds for the sake of Allah, has perfected his faith' (Sunan Abu Dawud). Additionally, the hadith in Sahih Bukhari describes how Allah protects His awliyāʾ: 'My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil (voluntary acts) till I love him.'
Themes
Key Lesson
True security and peace are not dependent on external circumstances but on one's relationship with Allah through faith and righteousness. Believers should find solace in their trust in Allah's promise, especially during trials, knowing that spiritual proximity to the Divine provides protection beyond worldly understanding.