فِيهِمَا عَيْنَانِ تَجْرِيَانِ 50
Translations
In both of them are two springs, flowing.
Transliteration
Fihima AAyanan tajriyan
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to two springs or rivers flowing in Paradise, describing one of the blessings awaiting the righteous. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi explain that these two flowing springs symbolize the abundance and continuous provision of pure water in Paradise, contrasting with the scarcity and effort required to obtain water in this world. The flowing nature emphasizes the eternal, effortless sustenance that characterizes the gardens of Paradise.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan section of Surah Ar-Rahman (though the surah as a whole is classified as Medinan), within a passage describing the gardens of Paradise in vivid detail. The surah's broader context focuses on enumerating Allah's favors and blessings to mankind, culminating in descriptions of the eternal rewards awaiting those who fear their Lord.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said regarding the rivers of Paradise: 'In Paradise there are rivers of water which does not become stale, rivers of milk whose taste does not change, rivers of wine delicious to those who drink, and rivers of purified honey' (Sahih Bukhari, Book of Paradise). This hadith elaborates on the types of flowing waters mentioned in various Quranic descriptions of Paradise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the rewards of Paradise are prepared with infinite care and abundance by Allah, encouraging steadfastness in faith and righteousness. It emphasizes that the eternal blessings awaiting the righteous far transcend the temporary pleasures and limited resources of this earthly life.