وَفَـٰكِهَةٍ مِّمَّا يَتَخَيَّرُونَ 20
Translations
And fruit of what they select
Transliteration
Wa-fākiratin mimma yatakhayya'rūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the fruits of Paradise that will be available to the believers according to their choice and preference. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that this represents the complete freedom and satisfaction granted to the inhabitants of Paradise, where they will have access to fruits of every type they desire, emphasizing both the abundance and the personalized nature of divine reward.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah Al-Waqi'ah, a Meccan surah that comprehensively describes the Day of Judgment and the conditions of Paradise and Hell. The broader context (verses 12-40) delineates the three categories of people on the Day of Judgment and their respective destinations, with this specific verse detailing the luxuries available to the righteous (Al-Muqarrabūn, the nearest to Allah).
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). This hadith complements the ayah's description of the extraordinary fruits of Paradise chosen according to the believers' desires.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that Allah's rewards are not merely material but are deeply personalized to bring maximum joy and satisfaction, encouraging righteous conduct with the knowledge that Paradise offers unimaginable blessings tailored to one's deepest desires.