Tafheem ul Quran

Surah 23 Al-Mu'minun, Ayat 62-62

وَلَا نُـكَلِّفُ نَفۡسًا اِلَّا وُسۡعَهَا​ وَلَدَيۡنَا كِتٰبٌ يَّـنۡطِقُ بِالۡحَـقِّ​ وَهُمۡ لَا يُظۡلَمُوۡنَ‏ ﴿23:62﴾

(23:62) We do not lay a burden on anyone beyond his capacity.55 We have a Book with Us that speaks the truth(about everyone)56; and they shall in no wise be wronged.57


Notes

55. The enunciation of this fundamental proposition, in the context in which it occurs, is very meaningful. In the preceding passage (verses 57-61), the characteristics of those people, who deserve true success, have been stated, and in this (verse 62), it has been made clear that those excellent qualities can be attained by anyone who tries to achieve true success, as if to say: The conditions We have laid down for true success are within the reach of those who strive for it, for “We do not lay a burden”. Therefore if you, O disbelievers, desire to achieve true success, you should follow the example of the believers from among yourselves, who have really attained it.

56. According to the Quran, an elaborate conduct book of every individual is being maintained accurately. This records every word he utters, every deed or act he performs, even every hidden thought and intention that he cherishes in his heart and mind. See also (Surah Al-Kahf, Ayat 49 and E.N. 46) thereof.

57. That is, neither a person will be accused of and punished for something he had not done, nor will he be deprived of the full reward of a good act that he had done.