Hud (Hud)

Verse 23

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    23. “Verily those who believe and work righteousness, and humble themselves before their Lord, they will be Companions of the Garden, (paradise), they will abide therein for ever.”

    The Qur’anic word /axbatu/, is derived from /xabt/ which means both submission and humility as well as comfort and confidence.

    Reward and encourage have also been mentioned along with warnings and threats.

    Following the aforementioned verses which explained the fate of those who are involved in giving false accusations, this verse exposes the profile of those involved in righteous deeds.

    It implies that those who believe and perform righteous acts and behave well, who submit themselves before Allah and are confident of His promises, will be among the Companions of Paradise, remaining there forever.

    The verse says:

    “Verily those who believe and work righteousness, and humble themselves before their Lord, they will be Companions of the Garden, (paradise), they will abide therein for ever.”