فِى جَنَّةٍ عَالِيَةٍ 22
Translations
In an elevated garden,
Transliteration
Fī jannatin 'āliyah
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the lofty, elevated gardens of Paradise that await the righteous believers. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that 'āliyah (elevated/lofty) refers to both the physical elevation of these gardens and their superiority in rank and honor. The term jannah 'āliyah signifies the highest degrees of Paradise, reserved for those who have achieved excellence in their faith and deeds.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Al-Haqqah, which discusses the Day of Judgment and the ultimate reality of the Hereafter. The surah contrasts the fates of believers and disbelievers, with this particular ayah describing the reward awaiting those on the right side (the saved ones) in the afterlife.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise there are one hundred degrees which Allah has prepared for those who strive in His cause, the distance between one degree and another is like the distance between the heaven and the earth.' (Sahih Bukhari 2790). Additionally, 'The highest rank in Paradise is the vision of Allah's face' (Sahih Muslim 181), emphasizing the elevation and honor of the highest stations.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that their righteous deeds and steadfastness in faith are not in vain—they lead to the highest gardens of Paradise where they will dwell in honor and proximity to their Lord. It should motivate us to pursue spiritual excellence and maintain consciousness of the ultimate reality of the Hereafter.