Transliteration:( Laa khaira fee kaseerim min najwaahum illaa man amara bisadaqatin aw ma'roofin aw islaahim bainan naas; wa mai yaf'al zaalikab tighaaa'a mardaatil laahi fa sawfa nu'teehi ajran 'azeemaa )
“There is no good in most of their secret conferences, but whoso commands charity and kindness or makes peace among people [352]. And whoso does this for seeking the pleasure [353] of Allah; We shall soon give him a great reward.”
This verse includes all forms of private discussions—whether in state conferences, parliamentary meetings, tribal councils, or even family consultations.
If such gatherings are held for beneficial purposes, such as charity, virtue, or reconciliation, then they are praiseworthy. Otherwise, such secretive meetings are of no good and may lead to corruption or harm.
By this, we understand that resolving conflicts—whether between husband and wife, father and son, friends, relatives, neighbors, or even entire cities or nations—is a great act of worship, if done to seek Allah’s pleasure.
If “people” refers to Muslims, it means working to restore harmony among them.
If it refers to all of humanity, then it implies:
Encouraging non-Muslims to accept Islam, bringing peace between them and Muslims.
In case of impending war between Muslim and non-Muslim states, if peace favors Muslims, efforts should be made to negotiate peace.
Such actions earn divine reward, as Allah permits and values peacemaking, even with disbelievers.
As stated in the Qur'an:
“And if they incline towards peace, then incline you also and put trust in Allah.” (Surah Al-Anfal, 8:61)
The tafsir of Surah Nisa verse 114 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Nisa ayat 110 which provides the complete commentary from verse 110 through 115.
(4:114) Most of their secret conferrings are devoid of good, unless one secretly enjoins in charity, good deeds, and setting the affairs of men right. We shall grant who ever does that seeking to please Allah a great reward.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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