۞ وَمَن يَقْنُتْ مِنكُنَّ لِلَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِۦ وَتَعْمَلْ صَـٰلِحًا نُّؤْتِهَآ أَجْرَهَا مَرَّتَيْنِ وَأَعْتَدْنَا لَهَا رِزْقًا كَرِيمًا 31
Translations
And whoever of you devoutly obeys Allāh and His Messenger and does righteousness - We will give her her reward twice; and We have prepared for her a noble provision.
Transliteration
Wa man yaqnut minkunna lillahi wa rasulih wa ta'mal salihan nu'tiha ajraha marratain wa a'tadna laha rizqan kariman
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah addresses the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him), promising that whoever among them obeys Allah and His Messenger and performs righteous deeds will receive a double reward and an abundant, honorable provision. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi interpret this as a specific honor granted to the Prophet's wives due to their elevated position and responsibility, while also serving as a general principle that obedience to Allah and righteousness yield multiplied blessings.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Al-Ahzab, revealed in Medina, which discusses the Prophet's wives and their exemplary role in the Muslim community. The context follows guidelines for the Prophet's household and emphasizes their special spiritual station and the heightened expectations placed upon them as models for believing women.
Related Hadiths
The concept relates to Aisha's (may Allah be pleased with her) virtues mentioned in Sahih Bukhari, where she is described as the best of the Prophet's wives. Additionally, the theme of doubled reward appears in Sahih Muslim regarding the rewards given to those who strive in obedience despite difficulties.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that sincere obedience to Allah combined with righteous action results in multiplied divine blessings and sustenance, while also reminding believers that those given greater responsibility and position are held to higher standards of devotion. For modern readers, it emphasizes that faithfulness in one's duties—whether as a spouse, parent, or community member—brings not only spiritual reward but also abundant provision from Allah.