وَسِيقَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوْا۟ رَبَّهُمْ إِلَى ٱلْجَنَّةِ زُمَرًا ۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَآءُوهَا وَفُتِحَتْ أَبْوَٰبُهَا وَقَالَ لَهُمْ خَزَنَتُهَا سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَيْكُمْ طِبْتُمْ فَٱدْخُلُوهَا خَـٰلِدِينَ 73
Translations
But those who feared their Lord will be driven to Paradise in groups until, when they reach it while its gates have been opened and its keepers say, "Peace be upon you; you have become pure; so enter it to abide eternally therein," [they will enter].
Transliteration
Wa sīqa alladhīna ittaqaw rabbahum ilā al-jannati zumaraṅ, ḥattā idhā jā'ūhā wa futīḥat abwābuhā wa qāla lahum khazanatuhā salāmun `alaykum ṭibtum fa-adkhulūhā khālidīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah depicts the blessed arrival of the God-fearing (al-muttaqūn) into Paradise, led in groups (zumar) to the gates of Jannah. The guardians of Paradise greet them with peace and praise their righteous deeds, inviting them to enter eternally. Classical scholars like Al-Qurtubi and Ibn Kathir emphasize that this scene illustrates the honor and joy reserved for those who maintained taqwa (God-consciousness) throughout their lives, contrasting sharply with the fate of the transggressors described in the preceding ayah (39:71-72).
Revelation Context
Surah Az-Zumar is a Meccan surah that addresses the theme of divine judgment and the contrasting destinies of the righteous and the wicked. This particular ayah appears in a section that vividly portrays the scenes of the Day of Judgment, serving to encourage believers toward piety and warn against negligence. The context within the surah emphasizes sincere devotion and fear of Allah as the pathway to salvation.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding the people of Paradise: 'Verily, the inhabitants of Paradise will look at the dwellings of those above them as you look at the stars in the sky' (Sahih Bukhari 3327). Additionally, the greeting 'Salām alaikum' in this ayah reflects the hadith: 'The first group to enter Paradise will have faces like the full moon' (Sahih Muslim 2834), emphasizing the honor and welcome they receive.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that true prosperity lies in cultivating taqwa—conscious awareness of Allah in all actions—as this is the key to eternal bliss. The vivid portrayal of Paradise's welcoming gates serves as spiritual motivation for believers to strengthen their faith and righteousness in this worldly life, knowing that their efforts will be recognized and eternally rewarded.