قَالَ ٱللَّهُ هَـٰذَا يَوْمُ يَنفَعُ ٱلصَّـٰدِقِينَ صِدْقُهُمْ ۚ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتٌ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَآ أَبَدًا ۚ رَّضِىَ ٱللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا۟ عَنْهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ 119
Translations
Allāh will say, "This is the Day when the truthful will benefit from their truthfulness." For them are gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever, Allāh being pleased with them, and they with Him. That is the great attainment.
Transliteration
Qala Allahu hadha yawmu yanfau as-sadiqina sidquhum, lahum jannatun tajri min tahtiha al-anharu khalidina fiha abada, radi Allahu anhum wa radu anhu, dhalika al-fawz al-azim.
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah declares that the Day of Judgment is when the truthful will benefit from their truthfulness and sincerity, and they will be rewarded with eternal gardens beneath which rivers flow. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that this verse highlights the ultimate vindication of those who upheld truth and honesty in their lives, and the mutual pleasure between Allah and His sincere servants represents the highest station in Paradise (ridwan Allah).
Revelation Context
This ayah appears near the conclusion of Surah Al-Ma'idah (the final Medinan surah) and is part of the dialogue on the Day of Judgment. It specifically follows the account of Jesus ('Isa) and his followers, serving as a general principle applicable to all truthful believers across generations who maintain sincerity in their faith and deeds.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The truthful merchant will be with the Prophets on the Day of Judgment' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, 'Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise' (Sahih Bukhari 34:2607).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that honesty and truthfulness in words and deeds are not merely moral virtues but investments for the Hereafter that will yield eternal rewards. Cultivating sidq (sincere truthfulness) in one's relationship with Allah and others is essential for attaining His pleasure and the greatest success in the afterlife.