وَجَنَّـٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ 134
Translations
And gardens and springs.
Transliteration
wa-jannatin wa-'uyun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah references gardens and springs as part of the blessings and provision that Allah grants to His servants. In the context of Surah Ash-Shu'ara, this phrase appears in the narrative of the Prophet Nuh (Noah) reminding his people of Allah's favors upon them, emphasizing the material and spiritual blessings they enjoyed. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari interpret these gardens (jannatin) and springs ('uyun) as metaphors for fertility, sustenance, and divine abundance that should inspire gratitude and recognition of Allah's dominion.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the story of Prophet Nuh's preaching to his people, wherein he recalls the numerous blessings Allah bestowed upon them to motivate them toward monotheism and away from idolatry. The Surah Ash-Shu'ara is Meccan and addresses the disbelievers of Mecca by presenting stories of earlier prophets and their struggles, establishing a pattern of divine mercy followed by accountability.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family' (Tirmidhi 3895). While not directly about gardens and springs, this relates thematically to appreciating and managing the blessings (including provision) that Allah grants within family and community contexts.
Themes
Key Lesson
Recognizing the gardens and springs—the sustenance and beauty in our lives—as divine signs should cultivate gratitude and humble acknowledgment of Allah's dominion, motivating us to respond to His message rather than remaining heedless of His favors.