An-Nisa · Ayah 175

فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱعْتَصَمُوا۟ بِهِۦ فَسَيُدْخِلُهُمْ فِى رَحْمَةٍ مِّنْهُ وَفَضْلٍ وَيَهْدِيهِمْ إِلَيْهِ صِرَٰطًا مُّسْتَقِيمًا 175

Translations

So those who believe in Allāh and hold fast to Him - He will admit them to mercy from Himself and bounty and guide them to Himself on a straight path.

Transliteration

Fa-amma alladhina amanu billahi wa'atasamu bihi fa-sayudkhiluhum fi rahmatin minhu wa fadlin wa yahdihim ilayhi siratan mustaqiman

Tafsir (Explanation)

This ayah promises that those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him will be admitted into His mercy and favor, and He will guide them to the Straight Path. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that 'holding fast' (i'tisam) to Allah means firm adherence to His religion through obedience and avoiding sin, while the promised guidance to the Straight Path refers to guidance in both belief and righteous action in this life and the next.

Revelation Context

This ayah appears in the Medinan period and comes within the context of Surah An-Nisa's discussion of faith, obedience, and the consequences of belief versus disbelief. It follows passages addressing various aspects of religious observance and serves as an encouragement to believers to strengthen their faith and commitment to Allah's path.

Related Hadiths

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever holds fast to the Qur'an, I guarantee him that he will not be misguided in this world and will not be wretched in the Hereafter' (Sunan Ibn Majah). Also related is the hadith: 'Whoever Allah wishes good for, He gives him understanding of the religion' (Sahih Bukhari), reflecting the theme of divine guidance for believers.

Themes

Faith and belief in Allah (Iman)Holding fast to religion (I'tisam)Divine mercy and favorDivine guidance to the Straight PathPromises of Allah to believers

Key Lesson

Believers must not only profess faith in Allah but actively hold fast to His religion through consistent obedience and righteous practice; when one strengthens this commitment, Allah promises both His mercy in this life and guidance toward success in both worlds. This ayah reminds modern Muslims that faith is a dynamic relationship requiring continuous effort and sincere attachment to Islamic principles.

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4:64An-Nisa

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And We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed by permission of Allāh. And if, when they wronged themselves, they had come to you, [O Muḥammad], and asked forgiveness of Allāh and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allāh Accepting of Repentance and Merciful.

4:6An-Nisa

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And test the orphans [in their abilities] until they reach marriageable age. Then if you perceive in them sound judgement, release their property to them. And do not consume it excessively and quickly, [anticipating] that they will grow up. And whoever, [when acting as guardian], is self-sufficient should refrain [from taking a fee]; and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable. Then when you release their property to them, bring witnesses upon them. And sufficient is Allāh as Accountant.

4:147An-Nisa

مَّا يَفْعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمْ إِن شَكَرْتُمْ وَءَامَنتُمْ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمًا

What would Allāh do with [i.e., gain from] your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allāh Appreciative and Knowing.