What does Quran 3:139 mean?

Quran 3:139 (Surah Aal-i-Imraan, Ayah 139) translates to: "So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers."

Which Surah and Juz is Quran 3:139 from?

This ayah is from Surah Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan), the 3th surah of the Quran. It appears in Juz 4.

Are there hadiths related to Quran 3:139?

Yes — there are 5 hadiths related to this ayah from Sahih Muslim, Sunan Ibn Majah, Jami` at-Tirmidhi.

What tafsir is available for Quran 3:139?

Commentary on this ayah is available from Ibn Kathir, Ibn Kathir, Ibn Abbas, Al-Jalalayn — classical scholars of Quranic exegesis.

What topics does Quran 3:139 relate to?

This ayah connects to these Quranic topics: Faith and Belief, Patience, Divine Support, Moral Encouragement, Community.

Ayah 138

هَٰذَا بَيَانٌۭ لِّلنَّاسِ وَهُدًۭى وَمَوْعِظَةٌۭ ...

3:139Aal-i-Imraan

Ayah 140

إِن يَمْسَسْكُمْ قَرْحٌۭ فَقَدْ مَسَّ ٱلْقَوْمَ قَ...

وَلَا تَهِنُوا۟ وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا۟ وَأَنتُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

Wa laa tahinoo wa laa tahzanoo wa antumul a'lawna in kuntum mu'mineen

So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers.

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Faint not shrink not from fighting the disbelievers neither grieve for what befell you at Uhud for you shall prevail through victory over them if you are truly believers. the response to this last conditional clause is the sum meaning of what has preceded it.

A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do and your" if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.

Sunan Ibn Majah #3906It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said, attributing it to the Prophet (ﷺ):Da'if

“The stronger believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, although both are good. Strive to seek that which will benefit you and do not feel helpless. If something overwhelms you, then say: Qaddarallah, wa ma sha'a fa’al (It is the decree of Allah and what He wills He does). And beware of (saying) ‘If only,’ for ‘If only’ opens the door to Satan.”

Sunan Ibn Majah #4158It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:Da'if

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, although both are good. Strive for that which will benefit you, seek the help of Allah, and do not feel helpless. If anything befalls you, do not say, "if only I had done such and such" rather say "Qaddara Allahu wa ma sha'a fa'ala (Allah has decreed and whatever he wills, He does)." For (saying) 'If' opens (the door) to the deeds of Satan.'"

Sunan Ibn Majah #1185It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon her and there was a close relative of hers who was in the throes of death. When the Prophet (ﷺ) saw how upset she was, he said:Sahih

“Do not grieve for your relative, for that is part of his Hasanat (merits).”

Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2322It was narrated from Hudhaifah, that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:Hasan

"It is not for the believer to humiliate himself." They said: "How does he humiliate himself?" He said: "By taking on a trial which he can not bear."