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Surah Maryam (19) — Ayah 76

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وَيَزِيدُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱهْتَدَوْا۟ هُدًى ۗ وَٱلْبَـٰقِيَـٰتُ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتُ خَيْرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابًا وَخَيْرٌ مَّرَدًّا ﴿76﴾
And Allâh increases in guidance those who walk aright. And the righteous good deeds that last, are better with your Lord, for reward and better for resort.
وَيَزِيدُ wayazīdu And Allah increases
ٱللَّهُ l-lahu And Allah increases
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
ٱهْتَدَوْا۟ ih'tadaw accept guidance
هُدًۭى ۗ hudan (in) guidance
وَٱلْبَـٰقِيَـٰتُ wal-bāqiyātu And the everlasting
ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتُ l-ṣāliḥātu good deeds
خَيْرٌ khayrun (are) better
عِندَ ʿinda near
رَبِّكَ rabbika your Lord
ثَوَابًۭا thawāban (for) reward
وَخَيْرٌۭ wakhayrun and better
مَّرَدًّا maraddan (for) return

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 76) ➊ {وَ يَزِيْدُ اللّٰهُ الَّذِيْنَ اهْتَدَوْا هُدًى:} That is, just as He gives respite to the misguided and they continue to advance on the path of evil, in the same way He also grants the guided people further ability to do good deeds, through which they continue to advance on the paths of His pleasure. Then, after faith, bestowing the wealth of sincerity is also included in {’’زَادَهُمْ هُدًي‘‘} (granting them further ability for guidance). (Kabir)
{وَ الْبٰقِيٰتُ الصّٰلِحٰتُ … :} For its explanation, see Surah Al-Kahf, Ayah (46).

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.

76. 1. In this, another principle is mentioned: just as from the Qur'an, those in whose hearts is the disease of disbelief, polytheism, and misguidance, their wretchedness and misguidance only increase, in the same way, the hearts of the believers become even more firm in faith and guidance.

76. 2. In this, the poor Muslims are given consolation that the wealth and means over which the disbelievers and polytheists boast, all of that will perish, and the good deeds that you do, these are everlasting. Their reward and recompense you will receive from your Lord, and their best return and benefit will come back to you.

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.

And Allah increases in guidance [68] those who are rightly guided. And the enduring good deeds are better with your Lord in reward [69] and better in outcome.

[68]
Every Event Increases the Guidance of the Believer:

The disbelievers are tested through prosperity, and with every blessing and occasion of happiness, their misguidance increases further. In contrast, for the believers, every trial becomes a means of further guidance. If they receive any good or blessing, they express gratitude to Allah, and if they are afflicted with hardship, they do not let go of patience and steadfastness. In short, in every situation, they remain patient and grateful, and every new event—whatever it may be—becomes a source of further guidance for them.
[69] For its explanation, see the footnote of Surah Al-Kahf, verse 46.