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
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتُ عَدْنٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهِمُ ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ يُحَلَّوْنَ فِيهَا مِنْ أَسَاوِرَ مِن ذَهَبٍ وَيَلْبَسُونَ ثِيَابًا خُضْرًا مِّن سُندُسٍ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٍ مُّتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا عَلَى ٱلْأَرَآئِكِ ۚ نِعْمَ ٱلثَّوَابُ وَحَسُنَتْ مُرْتَفَقًا
Those will have gardens of perpetual residence; beneath them rivers will flow. They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and will wear green garments of fine silk and brocade, reclining therein on adorned couches. Excellent is the reward, and good is the resting place.
جَنَّـٰتُ عَدْنٍ يَدْخُلُونَهَا وَمَن صَلَحَ مِنْ ءَابَآئِهِمْ وَأَزْوَٰجِهِمْ وَذُرِّيَّـٰتِهِمْ ۖ وَٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ يَدْخُلُونَ عَلَيْهِم مِّن كُلِّ بَابٍ
Gardens of perpetual residence; they will enter them with whoever were righteous among their forefathers, their spouses and their descendants. And the angels will enter upon them from every gate, [saying],
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.
إِنَّ لَكُمْ فِيهِ لَمَا تَخَيَّرُونَ
That indeed for you is whatever you choose?