وَنَزَعْنَا مَا فِى صُدُورِهِم مِّنْ غِلٍّ إِخْوَٰنًا عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مُّتَقَـٰبِلِينَ 47
Translations
And We will remove whatever is in their breasts of resentment, [so they will be] brothers, on thrones facing each other.
Transliteration
Wa nazaʿnā mā fī ṣudūrihim min ghillin ikhwānan ʿalā surarin mutaqābilīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the state of the inhabitants of Paradise, where Allah will have removed all hatred, resentment, and ill-will from their hearts, and they will sit together as brothers on facing couches in perfect harmony. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir emphasize that this removal of rancor (ghil) represents the purification of hearts from envy, grudges, and discord—earthly emotions that will have no place in Paradise. The phrase 'ikhwānan' (as brothers) and their mutual facing positions (mutaqābilīn) symbolize the perfect brotherhood, love, and communion that will characterize the blessed in Paradise.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the middle section of Surah Al-Hijr (verses 45-48), which describes the rewards and blessings awaiting the people of Paradise. The broader context of these verses details the peaceful and joyous existence of the righteous in the afterlife, providing comfort to believers facing trials in this world.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said: 'In Paradise, a believer will have such a high and elevated rank that he will look towards the farthest corners of Paradise' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, a hadith in Sahih Bukhari describes how inhabitants of Paradise will visit one another and see each other without any screens or barriers, emphasizing the transparency and brotherhood mentioned in this ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that holding onto grudges, envy, and hatred corrupts the soul in this life and has no place in the eternal reward—cultivating forgiveness, compassion, and brotherhood now prepares the heart for the peace of Paradise.