Explore Verses Related to Share
At a Glance
📖 Quranic Context
Central to understanding accountability, divine decree, and the ultimate goals of a believer (worldly vs. hereafter).
Defines the consequences of human intention and action in relation to Allah's apportionment of reward and punishment.
💭 Theological Perspective
Highlights the human choice in seeking a share of this world or the Hereafter.
Connects one's aspirations and partnerships to their ultimate spiritual outcome.
Clarifies the principles of divine justice in what share is granted based on what is sought.
A foundational concept for prioritizing the hereafter and choosing righteous partnerships.
💎 Deeper Insights
The Quran presents a 'spiritual physics' of partnership: righteous partnership (Musa & Harun) strengthens a divine mission and multiplies reward, while sinful partnership (with Satan) divides and corrupts one's spiritual assets, leading to a diminished or nullified share in the Hereafter.
— Al-Qurtubi, Al-Tabari
Search grounding on the linguistic differences between 'Naseeb' and 'Kifl' (another word for portion) reveals Allah's mercy. For good deeds, the 'share' is a 'Naseeb,' which implies potential for multiplication. For evil, the portion is a 'Kifl,' implying an equal, non-multiplied burden. This subtlety shows that the system of shares is weighted towards mercy and reward.
— Linguistic Commentators
