إِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّـٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ 34
Translations
Indeed, for the righteous with their Lord are the Gardens of Pleasure.
Transliteration
Inna lilmuttaqeena inda rabbihim jannaatu an-naeem
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the God-conscious believers (al-muttaqoon) will have gardens of bliss and eternal pleasure in the presence of their Lord as their ultimate reward. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that 'Adn (the highest paradise) and its gardens represent the supreme blessing reserved for those who truly feared Allah and obeyed Him, highlighting that piety is the key criterion for Paradise. The phrase 'inda rabbihim (in the presence of their Lord) indicates not merely the physical location but the honor and proximity to Allah's mercy that the righteous will experience.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Qalam was revealed in Mecca during the early period of Islam when the Prophet faced mockery and opposition. This ayah appears near the end of the surah as part of a contrast between the fate of the righteous and the wicked, reminding believers of the eternal reward awaiting those who maintain taqwa (God-consciousness) despite worldly trials and persecution.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). Additionally, the hadith: 'Whoever fears Allah, He will make a way out for him from every difficulty and will provide for him from sources he could never imagine' (Sunan Ibn Majah) relates thematically to the rewards for taqwa.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that true success and ultimate fulfillment come not from material wealth or worldly status, but from cultivating taqwa—conscious awareness and fear of Allah in all actions. For modern believers, it serves as a reminder that our choices today directly determine our eternal destiny, encouraging steadfastness in faith and righteousness despite life's temporary challenges.