وَأُزْلِفَتِ ٱلْجَنَّةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ 90
Translations
And Paradise will be brought near [that Day] to the righteous.
Transliteration
Wa-uzlifat al-jannatu lil-muttaqin
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes how Paradise will be brought near and made visible to the God-fearing believers on the Day of Judgment. According to classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir, 'uzlifat' (brought near) signifies that the righteous will perceive Paradise approaching them, experiencing its proximity as a reward for their piety and obedience. This stands in contrast to the fate of the disbelievers, emphasizing the profound mercy and honor bestowed upon those who maintained taqwa (God-consciousness) throughout their lives.
Revelation Context
Surah Ash-Shu'ara is a Meccan chapter that addresses the polytheists who rejected the message of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This particular ayah appears within a passage describing the scenes of the Day of Judgment, where the fates of the righteous and the wicked are contrasted. The surah uses vivid imagery to motivate believers toward righteousness and to warn disbelievers of the consequences of their rejection.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out and will provide for him from where he does not expect' (Sunan Ibn Majah and At-Tirmidhi). Additionally, Hadith Qudsi states: 'I have prepared for My righteous servants what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived' (Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim), which reflects the reward promised to the muttaqin.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that maintaining taqwa in this life directly determines one's closeness to Paradise in the Hereafter, offering both hope and motivation to pursue righteousness. It teaches that God's ultimate rewards are reserved for those who genuinely fear Him, making consistent God-consciousness not merely a religious obligation but an investment in eternal proximity to divine blessings.