لِمِثْلِ هَـٰذَا فَلْيَعْمَلِ ٱلْعَـٰمِلُونَ 61
Translations
For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.
Transliteration
Limithli hadha fal-ya'mal al-'amilun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah, appearing in the context of describing Paradise and its blessings, exhorts the believers to strive and work towards attaining such noble rewards. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi interpret this as a call to righteous action—that those who desire the pleasures of Paradise similar to what has been described should dedicate themselves to good deeds, obedience to Allah, and virtue in this life.
Revelation Context
Surah As-Saffat is a Meccan chapter revealed during the early Islamic period, focusing on the organization of the angels and the certainty of the Day of Judgment. This particular ayah comes after the description of the gardens of Paradise (37:40-61), serving as a motivational conclusion to encourage believers not merely to listen to descriptions of Paradise but to actively work toward earning it through righteous deeds.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family' (Tirmidhi 3895), emphasizing that righteous action in daily life leads to Paradise. Also relevant: 'Deeds are by intentions' (Sahih Bukhari 1), highlighting that sincere effort toward good is foundational to earning Paradise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that hearing about the rewards of Paradise should inspire immediate and sincere action toward obedience and virtue, not mere wishful thinking. For modern believers, it emphasizes that spiritual aspiration must be coupled with consistent, dedicated effort in worship and ethical conduct to achieve closeness to Allah and His rewards.