ٱدْخُلُوا۟ ٱلْجَنَّةَ أَنتُمْ وَأَزْوَٰجُكُمْ تُحْبَرُونَ 70
Translations
Enter Paradise, you and your kinds, delighted."
Transliteration
Udkhulu al-jannata antum wa-azwajukum tuhbarun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah is Allah's command to the believers to enter Paradise, accompanied by their spouses, wherein they will be honored and delighted. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that 'tuhbarun' (تُحْبَرُونَ) means they will be made happy, rejoiced, and adorned with blessings. Al-Qurtubi notes this ayah emphasizes the inclusive nature of Paradise's reward—not only individuals but families will enjoy its pleasures together, reflecting the Islamic value of familial bonds even in the afterlife.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Az-Zukhruf, a Meccan chapter primarily addressing idolatry and affirming monotheism. This specific verse comes near the end of the surah (ayah 70) as part of the description of Paradise given to the righteous, serving as motivation for believers to remain steadfast against the temptations and distractions of worldly life mentioned throughout the chapter.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi). Additionally, Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet said regarding Paradise: 'In it are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever conceived' (Sahih Bukhari), emphasizing the unimaginable blessings including family reunion.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that righteousness and faith are not solitary pursuits but deeply communal, with spouses and families as integral parts of eternal reward. It encourages Muslims to nurture family relationships in this life as they are preserved and perfected in the next, serving as both spiritual motivation and practical guidance for building strong households.