Quran 74:6 – Doing A Favor To Expect Something Good In Return In Business
Surah Al Mudassir starts with reference to the Prophet (PBUH). That is general consensus. Furthermore Ghamidi Sahab translates 74:6 as commanding the Prophet (PBUH) to not think that he is doing a favor and hence reduce his effort, thinking it is good enough for a reward from God at some point. It has nothing to do with ordinary man seeking return for his favors. O you enwrapped in the shawl! Arise and enhance the warning. Proclaim the greatness of your Lord only, cleanse the apparel of your soul, keep away from the filth of polytheism and [see that] you do not discontinue your endeavour regarding it to be more than enough , (Qur’an 74:1-6) https://www.javedahmedghamidi.org/#!/quran?chapter=74&paragraph=1&type=Ghamidi ———————————————————————————————————————— It is human nature of man to seek reward and avoid punishment. Deen simply wants man to not forget the reward and punishment of Hereafter. There is nothing wrong with doing a favor and seeking a reward for it while also remembering Allah for a reward too. Those who do favor only to seek a worldly reward but do not care about reward of Allah, it is then the issue is problematic. There are some who say, “Our Lord! Grant us Your bounties in this world,” but they will have no share in the Hereafter. Yet there are others who say, “Our Lord! Grant us the good of this world and the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.” It is they who will receive a heavenly reward for the good they have done . And Allah is swift in reckoning. (Qur’an 2:200-202)