لِّيُدْخِلَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ جَنَّـٰتٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا وَيُكَفِّرَ عَنْهُمْ سَيِّـَٔاتِهِمْ ۚ وَكَانَ ذَٰلِكَ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ فَوْزًا عَظِيمًا 5
Translations
[And] that He may admit the believing men and the believing women to gardens beneath which rivers flow to abide therein eternally and remove from them their misdeeds - and ever is that, in the sight of Allāh, a great attainment
Transliteration
Liyudkhila al-mu'minīna wa-al-mu'mināti jannātin tajrī min taḥtihā al-anhāru khālidīn fīhā wa-yukaffira 'anhum sayyi'ātihim wa-kāna dhālika 'inda Allāhi fawzan 'aẓīman
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes Allah's reward for the believers—both men and women—whom He will admit into gardens (Paradise) beneath which rivers flow, where they will dwell eternally, and their sins will be forgiven. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi note that this verse emphasizes the comprehensive nature of Allah's mercy, encompassing both genders equally in reward and redemption. This is described as a tremendous victory (fawz) in the sight of Allah, emphasizing that spiritual success surpasses worldly gains.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Fath was revealed during or shortly after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 AH), when many Muslims questioned the apparent worldly setback. This ayah contextualizes the true victory as spiritual rather than military—the believers' genuine triumph lies in their eternal reward with Allah, not in immediate conquest. The surah reassures the faithful that the treaty, though seemingly disadvantageous, was part of Allah's divine plan.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Al-Bukhari (3331): The Prophet ﷺ said, 'The first group to enter Paradise will have faces as bright as the full moon,' describing the appearance of the blessed in Paradise. Also relevant: Muslim (2819) wherein the Prophet ﷺ described the gardens of Paradise and their eternal nature.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should understand that submission to Allah's will—even when facing apparent hardships or setbacks—leads to true victory and eternal bliss, regardless of gender or status. This teaches that the measure of success in Islam is spiritual fulfillment and divine pleasure, not worldly achievement.