وَجَزَىٰهُم بِمَا صَبَرُوا۟ جَنَّةً وَحَرِيرًا 12
Translations
And will reward them for what they patiently endured [with] a garden [in Paradise] and silk [garments].
Transliteration
Wa jazāhum bimā sabaru jannatan wa harīrā
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah rewards those who exercised patience with Paradise and silk garments, emphasizing the supreme compensation awaiting the steadfast believers. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this ayah demonstrates that patience in obedience to Allah and endurance through trials yields the greatest reward—entry into Paradise with its luxurious blessings. The mention of silk specifically indicates the refined pleasures of Jannah that await those who remained patient.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Insan, which describes the righteous servants (ibād al-Rahman) and their deeds of patience, charity, and piety. The surah contextualizes this reward within the broader narrative of believers who patiently perform good deeds despite worldly hardships and temptations.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Verily, the greatest reward comes with the greatest trial. When Allah loves a people, He tests them. Whoever is patient, for him is paradise; and whoever is impatient, for him is punishment.' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2396). Also relevant: 'No fatigue, illness, anxiety, sorrow, hurt, or sadness afflicts any Muslim, even if it is the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it' (Sahih Bukhari 5641).
Themes
Key Lesson
True patience in faith is not merely endurance but an investment in eternal reward; believers should view worldly hardships as temporary tests that refine the soul and bring them closer to Allah's infinite mercies. This ayah reminds us that the greatest rewards are reserved for those who remain steadfast in their commitment to Allah despite life's challenges.