أَصْحَـٰبُ ٱلْجَنَّةِ يَوْمَئِذٍ خَيْرٌ مُّسْتَقَرًّا وَأَحْسَنُ مَقِيلًا 24
Translations
The companions of Paradise, that Day, are [in] a better settlement and better resting place.
Transliteration
Ashabu al-jannati yawmaizin khayrun mustaqarran wa ahsanu maqilan
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the superiority of the inhabitants of Paradise on the Day of Judgment, emphasizing that their dwelling place (mustaqarr) and resting place (maqil) are far better than anything the people of Hell will experience. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this verse is part of a broader comparison between the eternal fates of the righteous and the wicked, highlighting the incomparable bliss and comfort that awaits the believers in Jannah, with both their permanent residence and their afternoon rest being described in superlative terms.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan surah Al-Furqan, which was revealed during the early period of Islam in Mecca. It is situated within a passage (25:15-26) describing the contrasts between Paradise and Hell, serving to encourage the believers facing persecution and hardship in Mecca by reminding them of the ultimate reward awaiting the righteous.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The least reward of the people of Paradise is an abode where there will be 80,000 servants and 70,000 virgins, and the morning thereof will be like the twinkling of an eye' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi). Additionally, 'Whoever enters Paradise will have whatever he wishes' (Sahih Bukhari), reinforcing the superiority of Paradise's blessings.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that temporary hardships in this life pale in comparison to the eternal reward awaiting the righteous, encouraging steadfastness in faith and righteous deeds. It serves as a powerful motivator to maintain hope and trust in Allah's promise, especially during times of difficulty or worldly adversity.