وَطَلْحٍ مَّنضُودٍ 29
Translations
And [banana] trees layered [with fruit].
Transliteration
wa talhin mannudud
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the banana trees (or lote trees according to some scholars) arranged in abundance in Paradise. Ibn Kathir notes that 'mannudud' means layered, stacked, or arranged in orderly succession, describing the lush vegetation of Paradise. Al-Qurtubi explains this as part of the detailed description of Paradise's fruits and trees meant to inspire believers with longing for the Hereafter.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Waqi'ah, which is a Meccan surah primarily concerned with describing the Day of Judgment and the conditions of Paradise and Hell. Verses 29 onwards specifically enumerate the fruits and blessings available to the companions of the right hand (inhabitants of Paradise), providing vivid imagery to motivate the believers toward righteous conduct.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no heart has imagined,' (Sahih Bukhari 3072). Additionally, the Prophet described Paradise's fruits and trees in various ahadith emphasizing their abundance and superiority over worldly fruits.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah invites believers to reflect on the unimaginable blessings prepared by Allah in Paradise, serving as motivation for piety and patience through life's trials. It reminds us that the rewards of obedience are incomparably greater than any worldly pleasure.