فِى جَنَّةٍ عَالِيَةٍ 10
Translations
In an elevated garden,
Transliteration
Fī jannatin 'āliyah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This phrase describes the elevated and exalted gardens of Paradise that await the righteous believers. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that 'āliyah (elevated/exalted) refers both to the physical height and superiority of these gardens, as well as their incomparable excellence and honor in degrees of blessing. The term emphasizes that Paradise is not merely a garden, but a realm of ultimate elevation and dignity reserved for those who believed and acted righteously.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Ghashiyah is a Meccan surah that describes the Day of Judgment and the contrasting states of the blessed and the punished. This particular ayah appears in the context of describing the reward of those who embraced faith, contrasting sharply with the preceding verses depicting the fate of disbelievers. The surah's overall theme centers on the overwhelming nature of the Last Day and motivating believers through descriptions of Paradise.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise, there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). Additionally, the Prophet described the elevation of believers in Paradise through Hadith: 'The highest degree in Paradise is for those who believed in Allah and His Messenger and worked righteousness' (Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that righteous deeds lead to elevated stations in the Hereafter, encouraging us to strive for excellence in our faith and conduct. The promise of 'āliyah (exalted gardens) serves as spiritual motivation to overcome worldly temptations and maintain steadfastness in submission to Allah.