Tafseer Ibn Kathir of AL HAJJ [38]

38. Truly, Allah defends those who believe. Verily, Allah likes not any treacherous ingrate. Here Allah tells us that He defends His servants who put their trust in Him and turn to Him in repentance; He protects them from the the worst of evil people and the plots of the sinners; He protects them, guards them and supports them, as He tells us elsewhere:

(Is not Allah sufficient for His servant) ï´¿39:36ï´¾

(And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allah has set a measure for all things) ï´¿65:3ï´¾.

(Verily, Allah likes not any treacherous ingrate) means, He does not like any of His servants who bear these characteristics, i.e., treachery in covenants and promises whereby a person does not do what he says, and ingratitude is to deny the blessings, whereby one does not acknowledge or appreciate them.