يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَلْتَنظُرْ نَفْسٌ مَّا قَدَّمَتْ لِغَدٍ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ
O you who have faith! Be wary of Allah, and let every soul consider what it sends ahead for Tomorrow, and be wary of Allah. Allah is indeed well aware of what you do
Agha Ali Puya Commentary
Commentary on Quran 59:18
[Pooya/Ali Commentary 59:18] The "fear of God" is akin to love. Taqwa implies full awareness of the laws made by Allah-which prevents and safeguards man from transgressing the boundaries laid down by Allah, creates self-control, keeps away from sin and injustice and stimulates positive doing of good. It is not merely a feeling or an emotion; it is an act, a doing of things which become a preparation and provision for the hereafter.
Ali Muhammad Fazil Chinoy Commentary
Commentary on Quran 59:18-24
Fear guides more to duty than gratitude. For one who is virtuous, from love of virtue, or obligation, he thinks he lies under the obligation of Giver of all. There are thousands who are good only from their apprehension of punishment. Virtuous fear is mother of far-sightedness leading to hope, by relying on God, and vicious fear is product of doubt and distress, leaving to distress and destruction. Obedience proceeds from love, and likewise disobedience from enmity.