أَعَدَّ ٱللَّهُ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ 89
Translations
Allāh has prepared for them gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide eternally. That is the great attainment.
Transliteration
A'adda Allahu lahum jannattin tajree min tahtiha al-anharu khalideen feeha. Dhalika al-fawz al-'azeem.
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah has prepared for the believers gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they shall dwell eternally as a reward for their faith and righteous deeds. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that this verse describes the ultimate blessing of Paradise (Jannah), where all physical and spiritual needs are fulfilled in perpetuity, representing the greatest victory and success that transcends all worldly achievements.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah At-Tawbah, a Medinan chapter that addresses the conditions for true repentance and entry into Allah's favor. It follows verses discussing those who sacrifice their wealth and lives for Allah's cause, establishing that such devotion leads to eternal reward. The verse contextualizes the promise of Paradise for those who demonstrate sincere commitment to Allah.
Related Hadiths
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 ever imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). Additionally, the Prophet described Paradise as having gardens with rivers of water, milk, honey, and wine for those who believe and do righteous deeds (Sahih Muslim 2790).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that temporary sacrifices and struggles in the path of Allah lead to incomparable, everlasting rewards that transcend all worldly understanding. It encourages steadfastness by fixing the heart on the ultimate promise of Paradise, transforming our perspective on earthly trials into investments for eternal bliss.
Related Ayahs
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ تُوبُوٓا۟ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ تَوْبَةً نَّصُوحًا عَسَىٰ رَبُّكُمْ أَن يُكَفِّرَ عَنكُمْ سَيِّـَٔاتِكُمْ وَيُدْخِلَكُمْ جَنَّـٰتٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ يَوْمَ لَا يُخْزِى ٱللَّهُ ٱلنَّبِىَّ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ ۖ نُورُهُمْ يَسْعَىٰ بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَبِأَيْمَـٰنِهِمْ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَآ أَتْمِمْ لَنَا نُورَنَا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَآ ۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
O you who have believed, repent to Allāh with sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord will remove from you your misdeeds and admit you into gardens beneath which rivers flow [on] the Day when Allāh will not disgrace the Prophet and those who believed with him. Their light will proceed before them and on their right; they will say, "Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent."
مُتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَىٰ رَفْرَفٍ خُضْرٍ وَعَبْقَرِىٍّ حِسَانٍ
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful fine carpets.
يَلْبَسُونَ مِن سُندُسٍ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٍ مُّتَقَـٰبِلِينَ
Wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.
وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا
And they will be given to drink a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of ginger