Surah Al-Anbiya — Verse 47

Word Meanings:

• Al-Mawāzīn (الْمَوَازِينَ): The scales of justice.
• Al-Qisṭ (الْقِسْط): Absolute fairness and equity.
• Mithqāl (مِثْقَال): The weight or measure of something.
• Khardal (خَرْدَل): Mustard seed — an extremely tiny seed, used here as a metaphor for the smallest possible amount.
• Ḥāsibīn (حَاسِبِينَ): Those who reckon, count, and take full account.

Explanation of the Verse:

On the Day of Judgment, Allah — in His infinite wisdom and justice — will set up the perfect scales of equity to weigh every deed, whether great or small. No soul will be wronged in the slightest. Even if a person’s action weighs no more than a single mustard seed — that tiny speck so small it can barely be seen — Allah will bring it forth and give it its due weight. Nothing is lost, nothing is forgotten, and nothing is treated unjustly. Every atom of good will be rewarded, and every atom of evil will be accounted for. And Allah suffices as the ultimate Reckoner — His knowledge encompasses all that His servants do, and His justice leaves no room for error or omission.

A Call to Reflection and Action:

Dear reader, ponder the magnificence of this divine promise! The Creator of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of all worlds, has guaranteed that not even the weight of a mustard seed will be overlooked. This is not a threat to frighten you — it is a mercy to awaken you. It means that every good deed you do, no matter how small, is preserved and will return to you on a day when you need it most. A kind word, a smile, a helping hand, a moment of patience, a secret charity — all are recorded and will be weighed in your favor.

So do not despair of your shortcomings, and do not underestimate the power of small good deeds. Plant seeds of goodness today, for they will grow into mountains of reward tomorrow. And if you have fallen into sin, know that Allah’s justice is matched by His mercy — repentance wipes away the past, and His scales are always ready to tip in your favor through sincere faith and righteous action. Let this verse fill your heart with hope and your life with purpose, for the Day of Reckoning is real, and the scales are set — but the outcome is in your hands, here and now.