إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتٌ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْكَبِيرُ 11
Translations
Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds will have gardens beneath which rivers flow. That is the great attainment.
Transliteration
Inna alladhina amanu wa amilu al-salihati lahum jannatun tajri min tahtiha al-anharu. Dhalika al-fawz al-kabir.
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah promises that those who believe in Allah and perform righteous deeds will be granted Paradise, beneath which rivers flow—a description emphasizing the abundant blessings and eternal comfort of Paradise. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize that true faith must be coupled with righteous actions, and that this verse encapsulates the fundamental promise of Islam. Al-Qurtubi notes that 'rivers flowing beneath' symbolizes the perpetual nourishment and beauty of the Gardens, contrasting with the deprivation faced by those who rejected faith.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Buruj is a Meccan surah revealed during a period of intense persecution of early Muslims. This ayah appears near the end of the surah and provides consolation to the faithful by contrasting the temporary suffering on earth with the eternal reward of Paradise, reinforcing the theme of hope and divine justice that runs throughout the chapter.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise, there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever conceived' (Sahih Bukhari 3244, from Surah Al-Sajdah 32:17). Additionally, Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet said: 'Whoever believes in Allah and His Messenger, establishes prayer, and gives zakah will enter Paradise' (Sahih Muslim 33).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that faith alone is insufficient without accompanying righteous actions—the two must work together as the foundation for achieving Paradise. For modern believers, it serves as a powerful reminder that while worldly struggles may be difficult, sincere faith combined with consistent good deeds ensures an eternal, incomparable reward far beyond current comprehension.