مُدْهَآمَّتَانِ 64
Translations
Dark green [in color].
Transliteration
Mudhammataan
Tafsir (Explanation)
This word describes the two gardens of Paradise as 'dark green' or 'verdant,' indicating their lush, flourishing vegetation and abundant greenery. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir explain that 'mudhammataan' (dual form) refers to the deep, dark green color of thriving plants, symbolizing perpetual life, fertility, and the eternal nature of Paradise. The word emphasizes the visual beauty and vitality of the gardens prepared for the righteous, contrasting with the barrenness of this temporary world.
Revelation Context
Surah Ar-Rahman is a Medinan chapter that comprehensively describes the blessings of Allah and the rewards of Paradise. This ayah appears within a passage (55:62-78) detailing the gardens of Paradise, their features, and inhabitants. The surah's recurring refrain 'So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?' frames these descriptions as divine reminders of God's generosity to motivate believers toward righteousness.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) 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 vivid descriptions of Paradise's gardens, including their verdant beauty beyond earthly comprehension.
Themes
Key Lesson
This description of Paradise's perpetual greenery reminds us that the true, everlasting beauty and comfort awaits those who obey Allah, encouraging us to prioritize spiritual growth and righteous deeds over temporary worldly pleasures that fade and wither.