خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ حَسُنَتْ مُسْتَقَرًّا وَمُقَامًا 76
Translations
Abiding eternally therein. Good is the settlement and residence.
Transliteration
Khalideen feeha, hasanat mustaqarran wa maqama
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the eternal nature of Paradise, emphasizing that the inhabitants will remain therein forever (khalideen), and that Paradise is an excellent abode and place of residence. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the dual description of 'mustaqarr' (resting place) and 'maqam' (dwelling) emphasizes both the stability and permanence of Paradise, as well as its superiority as a final destination surpassing all temporal dwellings.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Furqan, which was revealed in Mecca during the early preaching period. The surah contains descriptions of the rewards awaiting the righteous and warnings against those who reject faith, serving to motivate believers and remind them of the eternal consequences of their deeds.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said regarding Paradise: 'Its vastness is like the vastness of the heavens and the earth' (Sahih Bukhari 3245). Additionally, in Sahih Muslim, the Prophet described the eternal nature of Paradise and its inhabitants: 'Those in Paradise will not die, and those in the Fire will not die.'
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that our earthly homes and possessions are temporary, while the rewards awaiting the faithful—Paradise—offers eternal peace and permanence. It should inspire us to prioritize righteous deeds and akhirah (the hereafter) over worldly attachments.