تُسْقَىٰ مِنْ عَيْنٍ ءَانِيَةٍ 5
Translations
They will be given drink from a boiling spring.
Transliteration
Tusqā min 'ayni āniyah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the believers in Paradise being given drink from a spring that is near at hand and easily accessible. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the word 'āniyah (آنية) means a spring that flows abundantly and is within reach, symbolizing the ease and proximity of blessings in Paradise. This contrasts with the hardships of the worldly life and emphasizes the comfort and convenience that awaits the righteous in the Hereafter.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Ghashiyah is a Meccan surah that describes the Day of Judgment and the conditions of the inhabitants of Paradise and Hell. This particular ayah appears in the section describing the blessings of the people of Paradise (verses 8-16), serving as a vivid depiction of their reward and comfort on the Day of Resurrection.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise there are rivers of water, rivers of milk, rivers of wine, and rivers of honey.' (Sahih Bukhari 3032). Additionally, Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet described Paradise's rivers as flowing beneath gardens (Sahih Muslim 2838).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the comfort and abundance promised in Paradise represents ultimate ease and accessibility—a reward for patient endurance in this fleeting worldly life. It encourages the faithful to remain steadfast in obedience, knowing that Allah's rewards are both magnificent and within the grasp of those who believe.