سُوْرَةُ الْاَعْرَافِ

Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 170

The Heights · Meccan · Juz 9 · Page 172

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وَٱلَّذِينَ يُمَسِّكُونَ بِٱلْكِتَـٰبِ وَأَقَامُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ إِنَّا لَا نُضِيعُ أَجْرَ ٱلْمُصْلِحِينَ ﴿170﴾

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

And as to those who hold fast to the Book (i.e. act on its teachings) and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât ), certainly We shall never waste the reward of those who do righteous deeds.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَٱلَّذِينَ wa-alladhīna And those who
يُمَسِّكُونَ yumassikūna hold fast
بِٱلْكِتَـٰبِ bil-kitābi to the Book
وَأَقَامُوا۟ wa-aqāmū and establish
ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ l-ṣalata the prayer
إِنَّا innā indeed, We
لَا lā (will) not
نُضِيعُ nuḍīʿu [We] let go waste
أَجْرَ ajra (the) reward
ٱلْمُصْلِحِينَ l-muṣ'liḥīna (of) the reformers

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.

By holding fast to the Book is meant acting upon it, and although prayer was included in this, it was mentioned specifically because it is the fundamental pillar of the religion. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ إِنَّ بَيْنَ الرَّجُلِ وَ بَيْنَ الشِّرْكِ وَالْكُفْرِ تَرْكَ الصَّلَاةِ ] [ مسلم، الإیمان، باب بیان اطلاق اسم الکفر… : ۸۲، عن جابر رضی اللہ عنہ ] "Indeed, between a man and shirk and disbelief is the abandonment of prayer." Thus, if there is no prayer, then there is also no holding fast to the Book.

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.

170. 1. Among those people who adopt the path of Taqwa, hold firmly to the Book—by which is meant the original Torah—and, acting upon it, come to believe in the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ, and are regular in prayer and other obligations, Allah will not let the reward of such reformers go to waste. In this, there is mention of the People of the Book (from the context, here specifically the Jews) who are attentive to Taqwa, adherence to the Book, and establishment of prayer, and for them is the glad tidings of the Hereafter. This means that they become Muslims and believe in the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ, because now, without faith in the Messenger of the Last Age, Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ, salvation in the Hereafter is not possible.

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.

170. And those who hold fast to the Book of Allah and establish prayer [173], surely We do not let the reward of the righteous go to waste.

[173]
In Every Society, There Are Some Just People:

Allah Almighty has excluded from those disobedient people, whose characteristics have been described above, those who adhere to the religion with honesty and are steadfast in prayer. This shows that no matter how much corruption spreads in a society, there are always some people who fear Allah and take care of their religion. Allah will surely reward such people for their good deeds, because this is what His justice demands.
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