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The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed

Believers who perform righteous deeds will receive an unfailing reward, emphasizing the ultimate spiritual incentive.

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The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed

Believers who perform righteous deeds will receive an unfailing reward, emphasizing the ultimate spiritual incentive.

Except those who believe and do righteous deeds; for them is a reward without end.

Surah 95, Ayah 6

Multi-Source Confirmation

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Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds, for they will have a reward uninterrupted.

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save those who believe, and do righteous deeds; they shall have a wage unfailing.

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except those who have faith and do righteous deeds. Theirs is a never ending reward.

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Except such as believe and do righteous deeds: For they shall have a reward unfailing.

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Save those who believe and do good works, and theirs is a reward unfailing.

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Answering the Riddle of the Reckoning

So why do you still reject the religion?

Surah 95, Ayah 7

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The Divine Scale of Justice

Is God not the Wisest of the wise?

Surah 95, Ayah 8

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The Sacred Covenant of Mount Sinai

And Mount Sinai.

Surah 95, Ayah 2

Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent

Audio Edition

Full Chapter Audio

8 verse segments

Speaker Distribution

Narrator 8

Verse Segments

Surah 95, Ayah 1 Narrator

By the fig and the olive.

Surah 95, Ayah 2 Narrator

And Mount Sinai.

Surah 95, Ayah 3 Narrator

And this safe land.

Surah 95, Ayah 4 Narrator

We created man in the best design.

Surah 95, Ayah 5 Narrator

Then reduced him to the lowest of the low.

Surah 95, Ayah 6 Narrator

Except those who believe and do righteous deeds; for them is a reward without end.

Surah 95, Ayah 7 Narrator

So why do you still reject the religion?

Surah 95, Ayah 8 Narrator

Is God not the Wisest of the wise?

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor

Editorial

Word of the Edition

Faith

Appears 8 times · 17.8% of themes

Faith

Creation

Worship

Patience

Prophets

Gratitude

Provision

Justice

Surah 95, Ayah 1 Guarding the Blessings of Fig and... Surah 95, Ayah 2 The Sacred Covenant of Mount Sinai Surah 95, Ayah 3 The Sacred Shield of Makkah:...

Muhammad Asad Muhammad Asad | Arabic Linguistics Consultant

Cross-Edition References

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed 2x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed 2x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed 2x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed 2x cited

Surah Sura, Ayah 2, Ayah -- Guarding the Blessings of Fig and Olive: A Call to Compassion

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 129 -- Guarding the Blessings of Fig and Olive: A Call to Compassion

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 266 -- Guarding the Blessings of Fig and Olive: A Call to Compassion

Edition 5 Surah 5, Ayah 100 -- Guarding the Blessings of Fig and Olive: A Call to Compassion

1, Ayah 6 -- The Sacred Covenant of Mount Sinai

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Sacred Covenant of Mount Sinai

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Sacred Covenant of Mount Sinai

2, Ayah 8 -- The Sacred Covenant of Mount Sinai

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- The Sacred Shield of Makkah: Anchoring Faith in Divine Protection

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- The Sacred Shield of Makkah: Anchoring Faith in Divine Protection

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- The Sacred Shield of Makkah: Anchoring Faith in Divine Protection

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- The Sacred Shield of Makkah: Anchoring Faith in Divine Protection

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- The Divine Blueprint of Humanity

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- The Divine Blueprint of Humanity

Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- The Divine Blueprint of Humanity

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- The Divine Blueprint of Humanity

Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian

Reader Action

Supplications

The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed

O Allah, strengthen my faith and enliven my deeds so that the reward flows without interruption. Bind my heart to this unbroken covenant and guide my actions toward Your pleasure.

Surah 95, Ayah 6

Answering the Riddle of the Reckoning

O Allah, You have set the scales of recompense; make my heart steadfast in recognizing that every deed is recorded, and grant me the humility to accept Your decree. Guide me to act with sincerity and mindfulness, so that on the Day of Judgment, I will be among those who are rewarded.

Surah 95, Ayah 7

The Divine Scale of Justice

O Allah, You are the Most Just; grant me the wisdom to judge with Your equity, the humility to admit my shortcomings, and the courage to act righteously even when it costs me.

Surah 95, Ayah 8

Daily Actions

The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed
When doubt or fatigue creep in, pause, affirm your belief and commitment to righteous action, then proceed with clear intention.

Surah 95, Ayah 6

Answering the Riddle of the Reckoning
Whenever you face a moment of neglecting accountability, pause, acknowledge Allah’s decree of reward and punishment, and consciously align your actions with that truth.

Surah 95, Ayah 7

The Divine Scale of Justice
Before any decision today, pause, recite the verse aloud, and consciously align your judgment with Allah's perfect equity.

Surah 95, Ayah 8

Reflect

The Unbroken Covenant of Faith and Deed -- When have I allowed hesitation, laziness, or external distractions to break the chain between belief and righteous action, and how did that affect my sense of continuity toward Allah’s reward?

Answering the Riddle of the Reckoning -- When have I unconsciously dismissed the reality of divine recompense, and how has that shaped my choices? In what ways do I treat worldly concerns as separate from the ultimate judgment?

The Divine Scale of Justice -- When I face a conflict, do I allow personal bias to cloud my judgment, or do I seek Allah’s guidance to ensure fairness? How would my actions differ if I truly treated everyone as Allah does?

Weekly Challenge

Reward Continuity Journal: For seven days, before each major task (work, study, prayer, or interaction), write down two statements—(1) "I believe in Allah and His guidance," and (2) "I will act righteously in this task." After completing the task, note whether you felt your belief and action remained connected. At the end of the week, count how many days had an unbroken link and write a brief reflection on what helped or hindered the continuity. This exercise measures your ability to sustain the covenant between faith and deed.

Surah 95, Ayah 6

Stand, inhale deeply, and say: "Allahu Akbar, I believe, I act righteously, my reward is uninterrupted." Immediately write a one‑sentence intention on a sticky note: "Today I will perform [specific task] with sincerity and purpose." Surah 95, Ayah 6

In a quiet space, close your eyes, inhale, and softly say, "Alhamdulillah, I acknowledge Allah’s decree of reward and punishment." Then jot down one action you will take today to honor this belief—such as a sincere dua, a charitable act, or a mindful prayer. Surah 95, Ayah 7

Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor

The Revelation Transcript

8 verses

By the fig and the olive.

And Mount Sinai.

And this safe land.

We created man in the best design.

Then reduced him to the lowest of the low.

Except those who believe and do righteous deeds; for them is a reward without end.

So why do you still reject the religion?

Is God not the Wisest of the wise?

Imam Malik Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief