فِيهَا سُرُرٌ مَّرْفُوعَةٌ 13
Translations
Within it are couches raised high
Transliteration
Fīhā surur marfū'ah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the elevated and exalted couches or thrones that will be found in Paradise for the righteous. Ibn Kathir explains that these thrones (surur) are magnificent seats of honor, raised in status and beauty, reflecting the high stations of the believers in Jannah. Al-Qurtubi notes that the elevation (marfū'ah) signifies both their physical elevation and the elevated status of those who recline upon them, emphasizing the honor and dignity bestowed upon the dwellers of Paradise.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Ghashiyah, a Meccan chapter that vividly describes the Day of Judgment and the contrasting states of the people of Paradise and Hell. Ayah 13 is part of a description of the blessings and comfort awaiting the righteous believers in Paradise, serving to motivate the listeners toward obedience and righteous conduct.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise, for each believer, Allah will provide a tent made of a single hollowed pearl, and within it will be wives, and the believer will visit them.' (Sahih Bukhari) - This complements the description of elaborate furnishings including the elevated couches mentioned in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the comfort and honor promised by Allah in the afterlife are real and magnificent, serving as motivation to strive for righteousness and obedience in this life. The elevated nature of these thrones symbolizes that those who elevate their faith and character in this world will be elevated in honor in the next.