Verse Meaning

According to the classical commentary of Al-Tabari, Quran 2:202, 'Those will have a share of what they have earned, and Allah is swift in reckoning,' refers to the believers who, after performing their Hajj rituals, pray for the good of this world and the hereafter. This verse confirms that their efforts and supplications are not in vain; they will receive a just portion of reward for their deeds. The phrase 'mā kasabū' (what they have earned) emphasizes that the reward is a consequence of their own actions and intentions. The verse concludes with a powerful attribute of Allah: 'saree'ul hisāb' (swift in reckoning). This signifies Allah's perfect knowledge and ability to account for the deeds of all creation without any delay or effort. As Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib is reported to have said, Allah can account for all of creation in a day just as He provides for them all in a day. This serves as both a comfort to the believers, assuring them that their rewards are secured, and a warning that accountability is certain and imminent.