كُلُوا۟ وَٱشْرَبُوا۟ هَنِيٓـًٔۢا بِمَآ أَسْلَفْتُمْ فِى ٱلْأَيَّامِ ٱلْخَالِيَةِ 24
Translations
[They will be told], "Eat and drink in satisfaction for what you put forth in the days past."
Transliteration
Kulu washrabu hanīʾan bimā aslaftum fī al-ayyām al-khāliyah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah addresses the inhabitants of Paradise, commanding them to eat and drink in comfort and pleasure as a reward for the righteous deeds they performed during their earthly lives. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that 'hanīʾan' (comfortably/pleasantly) emphasizes the ease and absence of pain in Paradise, contrasting with the hardships and struggles of the worldly life. The phrase 'what you have sent forward in the past days' refers to the good deeds and obedience that they established before death, which now become the basis of their eternal reward.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah Al-Haqqah's vivid description of the Day of Resurrection and the final outcome of the righteous in Paradise. The surah emphasizes the certainty of the Day of Judgment (Al-Haqqah), and this particular verse depicts the joyous reward that awaits believers who maintained righteousness throughout their lives.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3895). This relates to the theme of righteous deeds preceding one's reward. Additionally, Sahih Muslim contains numerous ahadith about the blessings and food of Paradise as described in various surahs.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches Muslims that their present efforts and sacrifices are not in vain—every good deed is recorded and will be rewarded abundantly in the eternal life to come. It should inspire believers to focus on building a legacy of righteous actions and spiritual investment for the Hereafter, understanding that true comfort and joy await those who invest in obedience to Allah during their limited earthly existence.