سُوْرَةُ الرَّحْمٰنِ

Surah Ar-Rahmaan (55) — Ayah 60

The Beneficent · Medinan · Juz 27 · Page 533

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هَلْ جَزَآءُ ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنِ إِلَّا ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنُ ﴿60﴾

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

Is there any reward for good other than good?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

هَلْ hal Is
جَزَآءُ jazāu (the) reward
ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنِ l-iḥ'sāni for the good
إِلَّا illā but
ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنُ l-iḥ'sānu good

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 60){ هَلْ جَزَآءُ الْاِحْسَانِ اِلَّا الْاِحْسَانُ:} The first "ihsan" means goodness, and the second "ihsan" means the good reward for that goodness, i.e., Paradise. In the Hadith of Jibreel, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) explained the meaning of ihsan as: [ أَنْ تَعْبُدَ اللّٰهَ كَأَنَّكَ تَرَاهُ ، فَإِنَّكَ إِنْ لَا تَرَاهُ فَإِنَّهُ يَرَاكَ ] [مسلم ، الإیمان ، باب الإیمان ما ھو ؟ … : ۹ ] "That you worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you do not see Him, then surely He sees you." It is obvious that the person who spent his life with the certainty and caution that his Lord is always watching over him, his reward should also be just as good and beautiful, as mentioned in these verses. Allah Almighty has stated here exclusively, "Is there any reward for goodness except goodness?" By this, the reward is meant according to the demands of justice and fairness; otherwise, the polytheists and wrongdoers repay goodness with evil, so in a way, this is also a kind of sarcasm towards them. For examples of the behavior of the disbelievers, see Surah Al-Ankabut (66, 65), Al-A'raf (190), and Surah Al-Waqi'ah (82).

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.

60. 1. The first Ihsan refers to goodness and obedience to Allah, and the second Ihsan refers to its reward, that is, Paradise and its blessings.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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