The Holy Quran 29:6 — Surah Al-'Ankabut

Arabic text

وَمَن جَـٰهَدَ فَإِنَّمَا يُجَـٰهِدُ لِنَفْسِهِۦٓ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَغَنِىٌّ عَنِ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ

Translation

Whoever strives (fights the Kuffaar or his own passions) strives only for himself (for his own benefit because he will attain the benefits and rewards). Allaah is Independent of the entire universe (and is not dependent on their worship or obedience). (He created us to confer blessing on us).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Man’s obedience and worship are for his own sake: that is, what benefit does Almighty Allah gain from anyone’s obedience, and what harm from disobedience? He is entirely free of all need. Yes, whatever labour a servant undertakes in obedience to his Sustainer, he himself will reap its fruit in this world and the Hereafter.

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