سُوْرَةُ الإِسۡرَاءِ

Surah Al-Israa (17) — Ayah 19

The Night Journey · Meccan · Juz 15 · Page 284

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وَمَنْ أَرَادَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةَ وَسَعَىٰ لَهَا سَعْيَهَا وَهُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ كَانَ سَعْيُهُم مَّشْكُورًا ﴿19﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And whoever desires the Hereafter and strives for it, with the necessary effort due for it (i.e. does righteous deeds of Allâh’s Obedience) while he is a believer (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) - then such are the ones whose striving shall be appreciated, (thanked and rewarded by Allâh).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَنْ waman And whoever
أَرَادَ arāda desires
ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةَ l-ākhirata the Hereafter
وَسَعَىٰ wasaʿā and exerts
لَهَا lahā for it
سَعْيَهَا saʿyahā the effort
وَهُوَ wahuwa while he
مُؤْمِنٌۭ mu'minun (is) a believer
فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ fa-ulāika then those
كَانَ kāna [are]
سَعْيُهُم saʿyuhum their effort
مَّشْكُورًۭا mashkūran (is) appreciated

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 19){ وَ مَنْ اَرَادَ الْاٰخِرَةَ …:} In this verse, three conditions for the acceptance of deeds have been mentioned, among which the fundamental condition is {’’وَ هُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ ‘‘}, that is, faith. This has been stated in many verses. See Surah An-Nisa (124), An-Nahl (97), and Al-Mu’min (40), etc. The good deeds of a disbeliever will be worthless on the Day of Judgment. See Surah Ibrahim (18), Al-Furqan (23), and An-Nur (39), etc. Because the reward for the good deeds of a disbeliever is given to him in this world itself. See Hud (15, 16), Ash-Shura (20), Al-Ahqaf (20), etc. Examples of the good deeds of a disbeliever are charity, maintaining family ties, hospitality, and helping the oppressed, etc.
The second condition is sincerity, which is evident from {’’ اَرَادَ الْاٰخِرَةَ ‘‘ }, and the third condition is a righteous deed worthy of the Hereafter, which is evident from {’’ وَ سَعٰى لَهَا سَعْيَهَا ‘‘}, and this is the deed that is according to the Book and Sunnah. The reward for such a deed will definitely be given, and it will be given many times over or without measure, as mentioned in several verses: «اِنَّمَا يُوَفَّى الصّٰبِرُوْنَ اَجْرَهُمْ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ » [ الزمر : ۱۰ ] “Only those who are perfectly patient will be given their reward without measure.” So the effort that Allah declares as appreciated is of this kind.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

19. 1 Three things have been mentioned here for attaining value in the sight of Allah: 1. Intention for the Hereafter, that is, sincerity and seeking the pleasure of Allah. 2. Such effort that is worthy of it, that is, according to the Sunnah. 3. Faith, because without it, no deed is even worthy of attention. That is, for the acceptance of deeds, it is necessary that along with faith, there should be sincerity and accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

19. But whoever desires the Hereafter and strives for it as he should, while he is a believer [19], then the effort of such people will be appreciated.

[19] In contrast, whoever lives his life with the aim of attaining reward and salvation in the Hereafter, and also has faith in Allah and the Day of Judgment, will certainly receive the reward of his good deeds in the Hereafter, will be saved from the punishment of Hell, and will also receive from the world as much as is destined for him.
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