فِى سِدْرٍ مَّخْضُودٍ 28
Translations
[They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed.
Transliteration
Fī sidrin makhḍūd
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the believers in Paradise dwelling beneath lote trees (sidrah) that are thornless and bearing abundant fruit. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the removal of thorns symbolizes the complete absence of harm and discomfort in Paradise, while the lote tree itself represents shade, sustenance, and beauty. The word 'makhḍūd' (stripped/pruned of thorns) emphasizes that every painful or unpleasant aspect has been eliminated from the blessings of Paradise.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the middle section of Surah Al-Waqi'ah, which is a Meccan surah dealing with the themes of the Day of Judgment and the conditions of different groups of people in the afterlife. The surah contextually describes the rewards of the righteous believers (al-muqarrabun), and this particular verse illustrates one of the specific blessings they will enjoy.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned the Lote Tree of the Furthest Limit (Sidrat al-Muntaha) in his description of the Night Journey (Isra'), as narrated in Sahih Bukhari. Additionally, the concept of thornless trees in Paradise is reinforced in various descriptions of Paradise found in Sunan Ibn Majah and other hadith collections.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the rewards of obedience to Allah are not merely material but represent a complete removal of all forms of suffering and distress—a profound comfort for those facing life's hardships. It encourages righteous deeds by presenting a vivid image of divine generosity and care for the faithful.