Tafsir & Commentary
The Rocky Tract (الحجر) · Meccan
ٱدْخُلُوهَا بِسَلَـٰمٍ ءَامِنِينَ46
15:46
Translation — Sahih International
[Having been told], "Enter it in peace, safe [and secure]."
Transliteration
Udkhulūhā bi-salāmin āminīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah conveys Allah's address to the inhabitants of Paradise, commanding them to enter it with peace and security. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari explain that 'salām' (peace) here refers to greeting and safety from all evil, while 'āminīn' (secure) denotes freedom from fear and anxiety. The ayah emphasizes the perfect tranquility and divine protection that characterizes Paradise, where believers will experience complete peace of mind and soul.
Revelation Context (Asbab al-Nuzul)
This ayah appears within the context of Surah Al-Hijr's description of Paradise and its blessings for the righteous. The surah, revealed in Mecca during a period of intense opposition to the Prophet, provides believers with vivid imagery of the ultimate reward awaiting them, serving as consolation and motivation during trials.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'When the people of Paradise enter Paradise, Allah will say: Do you wish me to give you anything more? They will say: Have You not brightened our faces? Have You not admitted us into Paradise and saved us from Hell?' (Sahih Muslim 188). Additionally, the Quran states that the greeting in Paradise will be 'Salām' (14:23), reinforcing this theme of peace.
Themes
Key Lessons
This ayah reminds believers that the ultimate goal of faith is not merely the absence of punishment, but the attainment of perfect peace and security in the presence of Allah's favor. For modern readers, it encourages perseverance through worldly difficulties by contemplating the eternal tranquility promised to those who remain steadfast in faith.