وَزَرَابِىُّ مَبْثُوثَةٌ 16
Translations
And carpets spread around.
Transliteration
wa zarābiyyu mabthūthah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes carpets and cushions spread out in Paradise as a manifestation of its luxurious comforts. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the zarābī (plural of zarbiyyah) refer to fine carpets or cushions that are mabthūthah (spread out, scattered), symbolizing the abundant beauty and ease that awaits the righteous in the gardens of Jannah. This description emphasizes that the pleasures of Paradise are not merely spiritual but include tangible, sensory comforts that surpass worldly luxuries.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Ghashiyah is a Meccan chapter focused on the Day of Judgment and descriptions of Paradise and Hell. This ayah appears within a passage (verses 8-16) depicting the rewards of the righteous, painting vivid imagery of Paradise to motivate believers toward righteous conduct and remind them of the eternal blessings awaiting those who obey Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned the luxuries of Paradise in various descriptions. See Sahih Muslim 2825, where the Prophet describes the vastness and beauty of Paradise. Additionally, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2474 contains hadith descriptions of Paradise's furnishings and comforts.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds us that Islam does not dismiss worldly comfort as unimportant; rather, it promises believers that ultimate comfort and beauty await them in Paradise if they remain faithful. We should be motivated by these descriptions not to despise the world, but to use its temporary pleasures as reminders of the eternal, perfect pleasures that Allah has prepared for the righteous.