إِنَّ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ فِى جَنَّـٰتٍ وَنَهَرٍ 54
Translations
Indeed, the righteous will be among gardens and rivers,
Transliteration
Inna al-muttaqīna fī jannātin wa-nahar
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the God-conscious (al-muttaqīn) will dwell in gardens of Paradise accompanied by rivers, emphasizing both spiritual beauty and physical comfort as rewards for righteousness. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this ayah highlights the multifaceted blessings of Jannah, where 'gardens' (jannāt) represents lush vegetation and spiritual tranquility, while 'rivers' (nahar) symbolizes abundance, sustenance, and the flow of divine grace. The phrase encapsulates the complete fulfillment and joy awaiting the righteous in the afterlife.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Qamar is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of Islam, addressing the Meccan disbelievers and reassuring the believers of their ultimate reward. This ayah appears near the conclusion of the surah as part of its recurring emphasis on the certainty of Judgment Day and the destinies awaiting the righteous and the wicked, serving as motivation for steadfastness in faith.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity' (Tirmidhi), and regarding Paradise, he described its rivers: 'Rivers in Paradise flow with water, milk, wine, and honey' (Sahih Muslim, narrated by Anas ibn Malik).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that conscious devotion to God (taqwa) is not merely a spiritual exercise but has concrete, tangible rewards in the eternal life—encouraging us to prioritize righteousness knowing our efforts are never in vain. For modern readers, it serves as an anchor of hope and motivation during trials, affirming that a life of integrity and God-awareness leads to ultimate peace and fulfillment.