إِنَّ ٱلْأَبْرَارَ لَفِى نَعِيمٍ 22
Translations
Indeed, the righteous will be in pleasure
Transliteration
Inna al-abrara lafee na'eem
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah affirms that the righteous and pious (al-abraar) are indeed in a state of bliss and comfort in Paradise. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that this 'na'eem' (bliss) encompasses both physical pleasures and spiritual joy in the presence of Allah. The ayah serves as a consoling promise to the believers, contrasting with the fate of those who defraud and cheat mentioned earlier in the surah.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the final section of Surah Al-Mutaffifin, which was revealed in Mecca and condemns those who cheat in weights and measures. The broader context contrasts the ultimate destinations of the righteous and the wicked, providing reassurance to believers facing persecution during the Meccan period.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The inhabitants of Paradise will look at the highest dwellings above them as you look at the stars in the sky' (Sahih Bukhari 3245), illustrating the levels of bliss promised to the righteous. Additionally, the Prophet described Paradise as containing 'what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and what has not crossed the mind of any human' (Sahih Muslim 2824).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that adherence to moral integrity and piety in this life leads to eternal bliss in the hereafter, encouraging patience during worldly hardships. It reinforces that Allah's promise of reward for the righteous is absolute and certain, serving as motivation for consistent good conduct.