وَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ ثَمَّ رَأَيْتَ نَعِيمًا وَمُلْكًا كَبِيرًا 20
Translations
And when you look there [in Paradise], you will see pleasure and great dominion.
Transliteration
Wa-idha ra'ayta tamma ra'ayta na'iman wa mulkan kabiran
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the scene when the believer looks around in Paradise, witnessing immense bliss and a great kingdom. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that this refers to the comprehensive and overwhelming blessings of Jannah—both the spiritual comfort (na'im) and the grandeur of divine dominion (mulk)—that surpass human imagination and expectation. The repetition of 'ra'ayta' (you will see) emphasizes the certainty and vividness of this experience.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Insan (Chapter 76) was revealed in Medina and focuses on the creation of humanity and the rewards awaiting the righteous in the afterlife. This particular ayah is part of a broader description in verses 12-22 that paints vivid imagery of Paradise to motivate believers toward righteousness and patient perseverance through worldly hardships.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'Allah said: I have prepared for My righteous servants what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived' (Sahih Bukhari 3072). Additionally, the Prophet described Paradise's blessings in numerous hadiths emphasizing their incomparable nature and vastness.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah encourages believers to maintain hope and focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary worldly concerns, reminding us that the blessings awaiting the righteous far exceed anything we can imagine in this life. It serves as motivation to uphold Islamic values and patience through trials, knowing that Paradise's splendor awaits those who remain steadfast.