فِى جَنَّـٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ 147
Translations
Within gardens and springs
Transliteration
Fee jannaatin wa 'uyun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the reward of the righteous believers as gardens and springs in Paradise. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, 'gardens' (jannat) refers to the lush, verdant paradises of the Hereafter, while 'springs' ('uyun) symbolizes pure, flowing waters—both representing abundance, beauty, and eternal comfort. This imagery emphasizes the tangible blessings and sensory delights awaiting the faithful as divine reward.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the context of Surah Ash-Shu'ara, which discusses the stories of various prophets and their peoples. Verse 147 is part of the narrative regarding the people of A'raf and their rejection of the Prophet Shu'ayb, contrasting the fate of believers with disbelievers. The mention of gardens and springs serves as a reminder of Paradise's rewards for those who believe and obey.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'In Paradise there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). Additionally, 'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent' relates to the righteous conduct that leads to such rewards (Sahih Muslim 47).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah encourages believers to remain steadfast in faith despite worldly hardships, as the eternal rewards of Paradise—represented by gardens and springs—far exceed any temporary earthly struggles. It reminds us that obedience to Allah and His messengers leads to unimaginable divine blessings in the life to come.
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وَعَدَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ جَنَّـٰتٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا وَمَسَـٰكِنَ طَيِّبَةً فِى جَنَّـٰتِ عَدْنٍ ۚ وَرِضْوَٰنٌ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Allāh has promised the believing men and believing women gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence; but approval from Allāh is greater. It is that which is the great attainment.
كُلُوا۟ وَٱشْرَبُوا۟ هَنِيٓـًٔۢا بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
[They will be told], "Eat and drink in satisfaction for what you used to do."
۞ وَعِندَهُمْ قَـٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.
تَحِيَّتُهُمْ يَوْمَ يَلْقَوْنَهُۥ سَلَـٰمٌ ۚ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُمْ أَجْرًا كَرِيمًا
Their greeting the Day they meet Him will be, "Peace." And He has prepared for them a noble reward.