إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتُ ٱلنَّعِيمِ 8
Translations
Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds - for them are the Gardens of Pleasure,
Transliteration
Inna alladhina amanu wa amilu al-salihati lahum jannat al-naim
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that those who believe in Allah and perform righteous deeds will be rewarded with the Gardens of Bliss (Paradise). Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that true faith (iman) must be accompanied by righteous actions (amal al-salih), as faith without works is incomplete. Al-Qurtubi notes that 'Jannat al-Naim' specifically refers to the eternal pleasure and comfort of Paradise, distinguishing it from temporary worldly pleasures.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Luqman, which is framed around Luqman's moral advice to his son. The surah emphasizes the connection between belief, righteous conduct, and divine reward. This particular ayah serves as a thematic statement reinforcing that both faith and good deeds are essential prerequisites for Paradise, echoing throughout the Meccan period's emphasis on accountability on the Day of Judgment.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'None of you will enter Paradise by his deeds alone.' When asked, 'Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?' he replied, 'Not even me, unless Allah covers me with His mercy' (Sahih Muslim 2816). Additionally, '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 3895) demonstrates that righteous deeds include personal and family conduct.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that sincere faith must be manifested through righteous deeds—the two are inseparable pillars of a believer's journey toward Paradise. For modern readers, it serves as a reminder that spiritual commitment requires consistent ethical practice in daily life, whether in family relationships, professional conduct, or social responsibilities.