Transliteration:( Wallazeena kafaroo fata' sal lahum wa adalla a'maalahum )
"But those who disbelieve, for them is the destruction, and Allah will make their deeds useless [21]."
This verse outlines two inevitable outcomes for the disbelievers:
Destruction (i.e., ruin and humiliation)
Disbelievers are destined for disgrace and downfall—whether in the form of worldly collapse, humiliation in the Hereafter, or both.
Even if they seem to enjoy temporary success or prestige, it is short-lived and ultimately leads to eternal ruin.
Nullification of Deeds
Any charitable or good act done by disbelievers—such as feeding the poor, helping the needy, or community service—holds no value in the sight of Allah without faith.
Just as Salah without Wudhu is invalid, good deeds without Imaan (faith) carry no eternal reward.
This verse reminds the believer that:
Worldly success without faith is hollow.
Hardships faced by believers are temporary and purposeful, often leading to higher spiritual rank.
Meanwhile, the apparent ease of the disbelievers is a deceptive comfort preceding a greater punishment.
The tafsir of Surah Muhammad verse 8 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Muhammad ayat 4 which provides the complete commentary from verse 4 through 9.
(47:8) As to those who disbelieve, perdition lies in store for them[13] and Allah has reduced their works to nought.
13. Literally, to stumble and fall down on the face.
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