Explore Verses Related to not burdened with another's burden
At a Glance
According to the unanimous consensus of Islamic scholarship, the principle that 'no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another' (Allā taziru wāziratun wizra ukhrā) is a foundational pillar of divine justice in Islam. This concept, repeated in at least five key Quranic verses including 6:164 and 53:38, establishes absolute individual accountability. Classical exegesis from authorities like Imam Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir clarifies that on the Day of Judgment, every soul will be responsible solely for its own deeds, and no one can vicariously atone for or be punished for the sins of another. This directly refutes doctrines such as inherited sin and underscores a direct, personal relationship of responsibility between each human and Allah, where guidance benefits only oneself and misguidance harms only oneself.
📖 Quranic Context
A frequently repeated, foundational principle of divine justice, emphasizing that every individual is solely responsible for their own deeds.
Establishes a direct and unmediated relationship of accountability between each individual and Allah.
References: 6:164, 17:15, 35:18, 39:7, 53:38
💭 Theological Perspective
Affirms the human being as a responsible agent endowed with free will.
💎 Deeper Insights
The principle of individual accountability was not new to the final revelation. Surah An-Najm (53:36-38) explicitly states this concept was also in the 'Scrolls of Moses and of Abraham.' This highlights that personal responsibility is a timeless, universal principle of divine justice, not a concept exclusive to the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad.
— Ibn Kathir
