LessonsRespect for Life and Property, Justice, Modesty, and the Rights of Others (Accounts 18–22)Quiz

فَإِنَّ خَيْرَكُمْ أَحْسَنُكُمْ قَضَاءً
“For the best among you are those who repay best.”

إِنَّ adds emphasis. The attached كُمْ refers to the addressed group. أَحْسَنُكُمْ expresses comparison, while قَضَاءً specifies the area of excellence: settling an obligation.

لَا نَجِدُ إِلَّا أَفْضَلَ مِنْ سِنِّهِ
“We only find one better in age than his.”

لَا ... إِلَّا restricts the statement through negation and exception. This account does not prescribe an extra payment in all debts; it describes generosity in this settlement.

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Account 19: Why “the best” means better repayment

Respect for Life and Property, Justice, Modesty, and the Rights of Others (Accounts 18–22)

فَإِنَّ خَيْرَكُمْ أَحْسَنُكُمْ قَضَاءً
“For the best among you are those who repay best.”

إِنَّ adds emphasis. The attached كُمْ refers to the addressed group. أَحْسَنُكُمْ expresses comparison, while قَضَاءً specifies the area of excellence: settling an obligation.

لَا نَجِدُ إِلَّا أَفْضَلَ مِنْ سِنِّهِ
“We only find one better in age than his.”

لَا ... إِلَّا restricts the statement through negation and exception. This account does not prescribe an extra payment in all debts; it describes generosity in this settlement.