فَـٰكِهِينَ بِمَآ ءَاتَىٰهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ وَوَقَىٰهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ عَذَابَ ٱلْجَحِيمِ 18
Translations
Enjoying what their Lord has given them, and their Lord protected them from the punishment of Hellfire.
Transliteration
Fakihīna bimā ātāhum Rabbuhum wa-waqāhum Rabbuhum 'adhāba al-jahīm
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the righteous inhabitants of Paradise as being in a state of joy and delight (fakihīn) in the blessings their Lord has granted them, while simultaneously being protected from the punishment of Hell. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this verse emphasizes both the positive aspect of divine reward—enjoying the fruits of obedience—and the negative aspect of divine mercy, which shields believers from torment. Al-Qurtubi notes that this dual description underscores Allah's complete benevolence toward the righteous in both granting them good and removing evil from them.
Revelation Context
Surah At-Tur is a Meccan surah that primarily focuses on the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the rewards of the righteous versus the punishment of the disbelievers. This particular ayah appears within a section (52:17-19) describing the condition of the people of Paradise, providing consolation to the early Muslim community facing persecution in Mecca by affirming the reality of eternal bliss for believers.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The inhabitants of Paradise will not feel fatigue, nor will they feel the need to sleep, nor will they spit, nor will they have any nasal secretions. Their sustenance will be of gold, and their sweat will be of musk, and their combs will be of gold.' (Sahih Muslim 2326). Additionally, the Prophet emphasized: 'Whoever believes in Allah and His Messenger, performs the prayer, and fasts the month of Ramadan, it will be incumbent upon Allah to admit him into Paradise.' (Sahih Bukhari 7)
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should recognize that obedience to Allah brings both positive rewards (enjoyment of blessings) and negative protection (safety from punishment), making righteous living doubly beneficial. This encourages us to pursue good deeds not only out of hope for Paradise but also out of fear of Hell, creating a balanced motivation for spiritual growth.