إِنَّ لَكُمْ فِيهِ لَمَا تَخَيَّرُونَ 38
Translations
That indeed for you is whatever you choose?
Transliteration
Inna lakum fīhi lamā takhayyarūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the Garden (Paradise) mentioned in the preceding verses, assuring believers that within it they shall have whatever they choose or desire. Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain this as Allah's promise that the inhabitants of Paradise will not be restricted in their choices, but will have complete freedom to select whatever their hearts desire, reflecting the infinite generosity and abundance of Paradise. This ayah emphasizes that the blessings of Paradise are not predetermined or limited, but rather designed according to the desires and preferences of each believer.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Qalam is a Meccan chapter revealed during the early period of Islam, focusing on the dignity of the Quran and the character of the Prophet Muhammad. This particular ayah appears within a passage describing the rewards awaiting the righteous in Paradise, serving as encouragement for believers facing persecution to remain steadfast in their faith.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise, there is what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3072), which complements this ayah's promise of choosing whatever one desires in Paradise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Paradise is not a place of restriction but of ultimate fulfillment, where desires are satisfied according to one's wishes—a powerful reminder to endure trials in this world with the hope of eternal, unimaginable blessings in the Hereafter.
Related Ayahs
كَأَنَّهُنَّ ٱلْيَاقُوتُ وَٱلْمَرْجَانُ
As if they were rubies and coral.
عَـٰلِيَهُمْ ثِيَابُ سُندُسٍ خُضْرٌ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌ ۖ وَحُلُّوٓا۟ أَسَاوِرَ مِن فِضَّةٍ وَسَقَىٰهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًا طَهُورًا
Upon them [i.e., the inhabitants] will be green garments of fine silk and brocade. And they will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a purifying drink.
وَزَرَابِىُّ مَبْثُوثَةٌ
And carpets spread around.
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ يُجْزَوْنَ ٱلْغُرْفَةَ بِمَا صَبَرُوا۟ وَيُلَقَّوْنَ فِيهَا تَحِيَّةً وَسَلَـٰمًا
Those will be awarded the Chamber for what they patiently endured, and they will be received therein with greetings and [words of] peace,