Tafsir & Commentary
The Tidings (النبإ) · Meccan
وَكَأْسًا دِهَاقًا34
78:34
Translation — Sahih International
And a full cup.
Transliteration
wa-ka'san dihaqan
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes a cup filled to the brim (dihaq) that will be given to the inhabitants of Paradise. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that 'dihaqan' means overflowing or full to the point of spilling, emphasizing the abundance and generosity of Allah's reward in the Hereafter. The cup represents both the drink itself and the perfect, overflowing blessings that await the righteous in Paradise.
Revelation Context (Asbab al-Nuzul)
This ayah appears in Surah An-Naba, a Meccan chapter that describes the Day of Judgment and the rewards of Paradise. The surah was revealed to provide hope and encouragement to the early believers facing persecution in Mecca, by reminding them of the eternal blessings awaiting those who remain faithful to Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is reported in Sahih Bukhari to have described the rivers and drinks of Paradise, emphasizing their purity and excellence. Additionally, in Sahih Muslim, there are descriptions of the cups and vessels of Paradise being filled with wine that causes no intoxication or harm.
Themes
Key Lessons
This ayah inspires believers to strive for righteousness by reminding them that Allah's rewards in Paradise are not merely sufficient but overflowing with abundance and perfection. It serves as a powerful incentive for patience through earthly trials, knowing that the blessings of the Hereafter infinitely surpass any worldly hardship.