Transliteration:( Wa awful kaila izaa kiltum wa zinoo bilqistaasil mustaqeem; zaalika khairunw wa ahsanu ta'weelaa )
"And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with an even balance [84]. That is better and more favorable in the end."
It is obligatory that when measuring or weighing goods, the scale must be accurate. In fact, giving a little extra is desirable and praiseworthy.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ said:
“When you weigh, weigh slightly more.”
But when receiving, one should take only what is rightfully due—without demanding excess.
The outcome of honesty in trade is always blessed—it earns divine reward, brings barakah (blessing), is liked by people, and leads to the growth of business.
The tafsir of Surah Al-Isra verse 35 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Isra ayat 34 which provides the complete commentary from verse 34 through 35.
(17:35) (xii) Give full measure when you measure, and weigh with even scales.[40] That is fair and better in consequence.[41]
40. This instruction was not confined to individuals only but it has been made a part of the duties of an Islamic government to supervise transactions in the markets and streets to see that exact measures and weights are being observed, and prevent their breach and violation by the force of law. Afterwards it was made one of the duties of the government to eradicate dishonesty in all commercial dealings and economic transactions.
41. That is, its end will be best in this world and it will be best in the Hereafter. It is best in this world because it produces mutual trust between sellers and buyers. As a result of this, commerce prospers and there is a general prosperity. As regards the Hereafter, there the end depends entirely on honesty, piety and fear of God.
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