لَّا يَسْمَعُونَ فِيهَا لَغْوًا وَلَا كِذَّٰبًا 35
Translations
No ill speech will they hear therein or any falsehood -
Transliteration
Lā yasmaʿūna fīhā laghwan wa lā kidhdhāban
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the inhabitants of Paradise, stating they will not hear any vain talk (laghw) or falsehood (kidhdhāb) within it. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, this emphasizes the purity and nobility of speech in Paradise, contrasting with the worldly realm where such empty and deceptive speech is prevalent. The complete absence of these corruptions reflects the perfect moral and spiritual environment of the afterlife.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah An-Naba, a Meccan chapter that describes the Day of Judgment and the rewards of Paradise and punishments of Hell. It is part of a broader description (verses 31-35) detailing the blessings and peaceful environment that await the righteous believers in Paradise, emphasizing spiritual and moral perfection alongside physical comforts.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said: 'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent' (Sahih Bukhari 6018). Additionally, the Quran states in Surah Al-Qaf (50:45): 'We know best what they say, and you are not over them a compeller' - emphasizing the importance of pure and truthful speech.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should strive to purify their speech in this world, avoiding vain talk and falsehood, as Paradise is characterized by the highest standards of truthfulness and meaningful communication. This ayah reminds us that our words have eternal significance and that cultivating righteous speech is a path toward the rewards of the Hereafter.