وَأَمْدَدْنَـٰهُم بِفَـٰكِهَةٍ وَلَحْمٍ مِّمَّا يَشْتَهُونَ 22
Translations
And We will provide them with fruit and meat from whatever they desire.
Transliteration
Wa amdadnāhum bi-fākihatin wa laḥmin mimmā yashtahūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This verse describes how the inhabitants of Paradise will be provided abundantly with fruits and meat of their choice, emphasizing the divine generosity and fulfillment of desires in the afterlife. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi note that 'whatever they desire' (mimmā yashtahūn) indicates that the delights of Paradise will exceed expectations, with sustenance tailored to individual preferences and wishes. This demonstrates Allah's boundless grace and the complete satisfaction promised to the righteous in Jannah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah At-Tur, a Meccan surah that emphasizes the reality of the Day of Judgment and the rewards and punishments awaiting humanity. The surah's broader context focuses on describing the scenes of Paradise and Hell, providing reassurance to early Muslims about the promises of Allah regarding the afterlife during a period of intense opposition.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise, there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no heart has imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). Additionally, 'The people of Paradise will eat therein and will not have any need to defecate or urinate, and their sweat will be musk' (Sahih Muslim 2363).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Allah's rewards for those who obey Him far exceed worldly expectations, offering complete satisfaction and joy without limitation or deprivation. It encourages steadfastness in faith by reminding us that the temporary pleasures of this world pale in comparison to the eternal delights prepared by our All-Knowing Creator.