عَيْنًا فِيهَا تُسَمَّىٰ سَلْسَبِيلًا 18
Translations
[From] a fountain within it [i.e., Paradise] named Salsabeel.
Transliteration
'Aynan fīhā tusammā salsabīlā
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes a spring in Paradise called 'Salsabil,' which means 'easy to drink' or 'flowing gently.' Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that Salsabil is one of the named springs of Paradise, characterized by its pleasant taste and smooth, easy flow. The name itself reflects the delightful and effortless nature of this divine blessing, emphasizing the perfection and ease of all provisions in the Hereafter.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Insan (Chapter 76), a Medinan surah that describes the rewards prepared for the righteous in Paradise. The broader context discusses the luxurious provisions and comforts awaiting believers, serving as motivation for piety and righteousness. This particular verse is part of a detailed description of Paradise's springs and drinks.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned the springs of Paradise in various contexts. In Sahih Muslim, there is a general reference to the rivers and springs of Paradise. Additionally, Jabir ibn Abdullah reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) described the vastness and beauty of Paradise's provisions, though no hadith specifically names Salsabil in isolation.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the rewards of Paradise are not merely abundant but perfectly designed for ease and comfort, encouraging patience through life's hardships with hope in Allah's generous provision. It teaches that righteousness leads to blessings beyond our current comprehension, where even the simplest things—like water—are elevated to perfect, blissful forms.
Related Ayahs
جَنَّـٰتُ عَدْنٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ جَزَآءُ مَن تَزَكَّىٰ
Gardens of perpetual residence beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally. And that is the reward of one who purifies himself.
وَمَن يَأْتِهِۦ مُؤْمِنًا قَدْ عَمِلَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ لَهُمُ ٱلدَّرَجَـٰتُ ٱلْعُلَىٰ
But whoever comes to Him as a believer having done righteous deeds - for those will be the highest degrees [in position]:
كَذَٰلِكَ وَزَوَّجْنَـٰهُم بِحُورٍ عِينٍ
Thus. And We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes.
وَعَدَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ جَنَّـٰتٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا وَمَسَـٰكِنَ طَيِّبَةً فِى جَنَّـٰتِ عَدْنٍ ۚ وَرِضْوَٰنٌ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Allāh has promised the believing men and believing women gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence; but approval from Allāh is greater. It is that which is the great attainment.