لَا يَذُوقُونَ فِيهَا ٱلْمَوْتَ إِلَّا ٱلْمَوْتَةَ ٱلْأُولَىٰ ۖ وَوَقَىٰهُمْ عَذَابَ ٱلْجَحِيمِ 56
Translations
They will not taste death therein except the first death, and He will have protected them from the punishment of Hellfire
Transliteration
Lā yadhūqūna fīhā al-mawta illā al-mawatatu al-ūlā wa-waqāhum 'adhāba al-jahīm
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the inhabitants of Paradise will not experience death after entering it, except for the first death they experienced in the worldly life. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that Allah has protected the people of Paradise from the punishment of Hell and granted them eternal life, making this verse a consolation for the believers regarding the permanence of their reward. The verse contrasts sharply with the temporary nature of worldly existence and the horrors awaiting the disbelievers.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the concluding section of Surah Ad-Dukhan, which is a Meccan surah dealing with themes of resurrection, accountability, and the reality of the afterlife. It comes within a passage describing the blessings of Paradise for the righteous believers, providing reassurance to the early Muslim community facing persecution in Mecca about the eternal reward awaiting them.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise, there is what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived' (Sahih Bukhari). Additionally, the hadith regarding the conditions of Paradise emphasizes eternal life: 'The people of Paradise will not die, and the people of Hell will not die' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that accepting Allah's message in this life leads to eternal bliss without fear of death or suffering, encouraging steadfastness in faith despite worldly hardships. It reminds us that the temporary trials of this world pale in comparison to the permanence and joy of the Hereafter for those who submit to Allah.