فَهُوَ فِى عِيشَةٍ رَّاضِيَةٍ 21
Translations
So he will be in a pleasant life -
Transliteration
Fahuwa fee eesatin raadiyah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the state of the righteous in Paradise, where they will be in 'a life of contentment and pleasure.' The word 'raadiyah' (راضية) carries the meaning of being well-pleased, satisfied, and in a state of complete comfort. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that this refers to the comprehensive joy and peace experienced by the inhabitants of Paradise, free from all suffering, worry, and discontent that characterize worldly life.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Haqqah, a Meccan surah that emphasizes the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the Reality of the Hereafter. The surah contrasts the fate of the righteous with that of the disbelievers, and this particular ayah (verse 21) describes the blessed state of those who believed and performed righteous deeds, serving as motivation for the believers during the early Meccan period of hardship.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise, there is that which no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has ever thought of' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). Additionally, the Qur'an states in Surah As-Sajdah 32:17 about the blessings prepared for the righteous, emphasizing the incomparable nature of Paradise's pleasures.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that true and lasting contentment is not found in fleeting worldly pursuits, but in obedience to Allah and faith in the promise of the Hereafter. For modern readers, it offers solace during life's difficulties by directing focus toward the ultimate reward that awaits those who remain steadfast in faith and righteousness.