وَإِنَّ لَكَ لَأَجْرًا غَيْرَ مَمْنُونٍ 3
Translations
And indeed, for you is a reward uninterrupted.
Transliteration
Wa-inna laka la-ajran ghayra mamnun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah assures Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that his reward from Allah is inexhaustible and will never be diminished or cut off. Ibn Kathir explains that 'ghayra mamnun' (not withheld or diminished) refers to a reward that is continuous, abundant, and not subject to limitation or interruption. Al-Tabari emphasizes that this divine promise encompasses both the spiritual reward in the Hereafter and the honor granted to the Prophet in this life, serving as consolation during the trials of his mission.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the opening verses of Surah Al-Qalam, which was revealed in Mecca during a period of intense persecution of the Prophet and early Muslims. The surah begins by swearing by the pen and begins addressing the psychological and spiritual struggles of the Prophet, offering him reassurance that despite current hardships and opposition, his ultimate reward with Allah is guaranteed and boundless.
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Bukhari (3:49:2) where the Prophet said: 'The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family,' relates to the Prophet receiving honor and reward. Also relevant is the hadith in Sunan An-Nasa'i regarding the Prophet's intercession, which reflects the eternal nature of his reward.
Themes
Key Lesson
For believers, this ayah teaches that steadfastness in faith and obedience to Allah brings rewards that are unlimited and perpetual; those who remain faithful should trust that their efforts are never wasted or forgotten by Allah, even when worldly acknowledgment seems absent.