وَيُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِـَٔانِيَةٍ مِّن فِضَّةٍ وَأَكْوَابٍ كَانَتْ قَوَارِيرَا۠ 15
Translations
And there will be circulated among them vessels of silver and cups having been [created] clear [as glass],
Transliteration
Wa yuṭāfu ʿalayhim bi-āniyatin min fiḍḍatin wa-akwābin kānat qawārīrā
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes how the inhabitants of Paradise will be served with vessels made of silver and cups made of crystal glass. The scholars, including Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, note that the emphasis on crystal-clear vessels suggests both the purity and transparency of the drink being served, as well as the magnificent craftsmanship of Paradise's provisions. The act of being served (yuṭāfu) indicates the honor and comfort bestowed upon the righteous, with servants attending to their every need in complete ease and dignity.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Insan was revealed in Madinah and is fundamentally concerned with describing the contrasts between the righteous and the wicked, particularly their respective fates in the afterlife. This ayah appears within the detailed description of Paradise's blessings granted to those who fulfill their oaths and show patience, thereby establishing motivation for virtuous conduct in this worldly life.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding the vessels of Paradise: 'In Paradise, there are vessels of gold and silver' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi). Additionally, Hadith Qudsi describes the comprehensive blessings prepared for the righteous: 'I have prepared for My righteous slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived' (Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that the rewards of Paradise transcend our worldly understanding and imagination, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in obedience and virtue. The emphasis on such specific luxuries serves as a powerful motivator to prioritize the Hereafter over temporary worldly pleasures.