Surah Al-Hashr, Ayah 18
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَلْتَنْظُرْ نَفْسٌ مَّا قَدَّمَتْ لِغَدٍ ۖ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ
O you who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow—and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Aware of what you do.
اے ایمان والو! اللہ سے ڈرو، اور ہر شخص دیکھے کہ اس نے کل کے لیے کیا آگے بھیجا ہے۔ اور اللہ سے ڈرو، بے شک اللہ تمہارے کاموں سے باخبر ہے۔
Explanation
The verse calls believers to continual self-accountability. “Tomorrow” refers to the Hereafter; reflecting on one’s deeds fosters taqwa and course-correction. Repeating “fear Allah” emphasizes urgency and sincerity. It teaches that mindful preparation for the afterlife requires regular self-review and God-consciousness.
Context
Surah Al-Hashr addresses communal ethics and remembrance; this ayah urges personal audit before divine audit.