إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتُ ٱلْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا 107
Translations
Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - they will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging,
Transliteration
Inna alladhina amanu wa amiloo assalihati kanat lahum jannatu alFirdawsi nuzula
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that those who believe in Allah and perform righteous deeds will have the gardens of Firdaws (Paradise) as their reception and reward. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that Firdaws represents the highest level of Paradise, and the word 'nuzul' (accommodation/hospitality) indicates this is prepared as a welcoming residence for the believers. The ayah combines two essential conditions for Paradise: sincere faith (iman) and virtuous actions (amal salih), demonstrating that belief must be accompanied by righteous conduct.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the conclusion of Surah Al-Kahf, which was revealed in Mecca during a period when the Prophet's followers faced persecution and needed reassurance. The surah's narratives (like the story of the Cave's inhabitants) illustrate steadfastness in faith, and this final promise serves as encouragement that perseverance in belief and righteous deeds will be rewarded with the highest Paradise.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise there are a hundred grades which Allah has prepared for those who fight in His Cause' (Sahih Bukhari). Additionally, the Prophet described Firdaws as 'the best and highest part of Paradise' in various hadith collections including Tirmidhi and Ahmad.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers are reminded that entry into the highest levels of Paradise is contingent upon combining sincere faith with consistent righteous action—belief alone without deeds is incomplete, and works without faith are hollow. This ayah motivates Muslims to evaluate both their internal conviction and external conduct as complementary pillars of spiritual success.