وَدَانِيَةً عَلَيْهِمْ ظِلَـٰلُهَا وَذُلِّلَتْ قُطُوفُهَا تَذْلِيلًا 14
Translations
And near above them are its shades, and its [fruit] to be picked will be lowered in compliance.
Transliteration
Wa dāniyatan 'alayhim zilāluhā wa dhullilat quṭūfuhā tadhlīlā
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the fruits of Paradise being brought near to the inhabitants and made easily accessible, with their branches lowered down within their reach in complete submission and obedience. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this depicts the extraordinary ease and comfort of Paradise, where fruits are not only abundant but miraculously positioned for effortless consumption, symbolizing Allah's perfect provision and the removal of all hardship for the blessed inhabitants.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Insan (Chapter 76), a Medinan surah that describes the creation of humanity and the contrasting destinies of the righteous and the wicked in the afterlife. The ayah is part of a vivid description of Paradise (Jannah) presented as a reward for those who are patient and grateful to Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding the trees of Paradise: 'In Paradise there are trees whose shade is so vast that if a rider travels in it for a hundred years, he would not be able to cover it' (Sahih Bukhari 3250). Additionally, Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet described Paradise's fruits as being within easy reach of those dwelling there (Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that Allah's mercy and generosity in Paradise are absolute and effortless—fruits of labor and reward are brought near to those who deserve them, teaching us that righteous deeds done with patience in this life will result in complete ease and fulfillment in the next.