He guides his heart—that is, He enables him to be patient when it strikes.

“ He is a man upon whom a calamity befalls… ”: this is ʿAlqamah’s explanation of the faith mentioned in the verse.

Overall meaning of the verse: The Exalted One informs us that when a person is afflicted by a misfortune, recognizes that it comes from Allah’s decree, shows patience, seeks the reward, and submits to the divine judgment, Allah guides his heart and compensates him for what he lost in this world with inner guidance and genuine certainty. He may even restore to him what was taken or grant him something better.

Connection of the verse to the chapter: It serves as evidence for the virtue of bearing the painful decrees of Allah with patience.

Lessons derived from the verse:
1- The excellence of being patient with painful divine decrees such as calamities.
2- Deeds are included within the definition of faith.
3- Patience is a means to the heart’s guidance.
4- Guidance is part of the reward granted to the patient.