كُلُوا۟ وَٱشْرَبُوا۟ هَنِيٓـًٔۢا بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ 19
Translations
[They will be told], "Eat and drink in satisfaction for what you used to do."
Transliteration
Kulū wash-rabū hanīan bimā kuntum ta'malūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah addresses the inhabitants of Paradise, commanding them to eat and drink in comfort and delight as a reward for their righteous deeds in the worldly life. The word 'hanīan' (هَنِيـًٔۢا) means 'in ease, comfort, and delight,' indicating that their sustenance in Paradise is free from any pain, toil, or diminishment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize that this verse underscores the principle of divine justice: the reward is commensurate with the quality and sincerity of one's actions ('bimā kuntum ta'malūn' - because of what you used to do).
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in the Meccan surah At-Tur, which comprehensively describes the scene of the Day of Judgment and the rewards of the righteous in Paradise. The verse is part of a broader passage (52:17-28) depicting the blissful state of the people of Paradise, serving as motivation for believers to pursue righteous conduct.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'In Paradise there are things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has imagined' (Sahih Bukhari 3244, Muslim 2824), which complements the description of Paradise's sustenance. Additionally, the hadith 'Paradise is for those whose hearts are humble, who fear Allah, and who avoid arrogance' (related in various collections) reflects the connection between deeds and Paradise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that Paradise is not merely a distant concept but a real reward contingent upon our actions in this life, encouraging us to align our deeds with Islamic principles today. It also teaches that comfort and abundance in Paradise are qualitatively different from worldly pleasures—pure, eternal, and free from harm.