ضَاحِكَةٌ مُّسْتَبْشِرَةٌ 39
Translations
Laughing, rejoicing at good news.
Transliteration
Daahikah mustabshirah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This phrase describes the faces of the inhabitants of Paradise on the Day of Resurrection—laughing with joy and delight at their good fortune. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the words 'laughing' (daahikah) and 'rejoicing' (mustabshirah) convey the ultimate happiness and contentment of the blessed, expressing their relief and pleasure upon entering Paradise after the trials of worldly life and the Day of Judgment.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the concluding section of Surah 'Abasa (80:39), which contrasts the ultimate destinies of the righteous and the wicked. The context describes the Day of Resurrection and the divergent fates of souls—some ascending to Paradise with joy and others descending to punishment, emphasizing the consequences of one's deeds in this life.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The inhabitants of Paradise will look at the dwellings of those above them as you look at the stars in the sky' (Sahih Bukhari 3245). Additionally, 'No soul knows what has been prepared for them of rest for the eyes as reward for what they used to do' (Sahih Muslim 2824), referring to the unseen joys of Paradise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the temporary trials and sorrows of this world pale in comparison to the eternal joy awaiting those who remain steadfast in faith and righteousness. It encourages patience in hardship by directing our hearts toward the ultimate reward and happiness that Allah has prepared for His righteous servants.