أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ فِى جَنَّـٰتٍ مُّكْرَمُونَ 35
Translations
They will be in gardens, honored.
Transliteration
Ulaa'ika fee jannaatin mukramuun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the righteous believers as being honored and dignified in the gardens of Paradise. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, 'mukramuun' (honored) emphasizes the supreme status and respect these believers will receive, indicating they will be treated with utmost honor and dignity in Paradise as a reward for their faith and righteous deeds. Al-Qurtubi notes that this honor encompasses both the physical pleasures of Paradise and the elevated spiritual station these believers will enjoy in the presence of Allah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the conclusion of Surah Al-Ma'arij, which addresses the themes of the afterlife, divine judgment, and the contrasting fates of believers and disbelievers. The surah was revealed in Mecca during the early period and describes the Day of Judgment and the eventual dwelling places of the righteous and the wicked, providing comfort to the believing community facing persecution.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The lowest of the people of Paradise will have eighty thousand servants and two wives from the Houris' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi). Additionally, the hadith about the believers' honor in Paradise: 'In Paradise, the believers will see their Lord' (Sahih Bukhari 844), reflecting the ultimate honor of closeness to Allah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that true honor and dignity come not from worldly status or material wealth, but from living righteously according to Islamic principles. The promise of honor in Paradise should motivate us to prioritize our moral character and obedience to Allah over temporary worldly gains.