لَكُمْ فِيهَا فَـٰكِهَةٌ كَثِيرَةٌ مِّنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ 73
Translations
For you therein is much fruit from which you will eat.
Transliteration
Lakum fīhā fākihah kathīrah minhā ta'kulūn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes one of the blessings of Paradise, stating that its inhabitants will have abundant fruits of which they will eat. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note that this emphasizes the variety and perpetual availability of fruits in Jannah, surpassing anything experienced in the earthly life. Al-Qurtubi explains that the phrase 'minhā ta'kulūn' (from which you will eat) indicates continuous enjoyment without the decay, bitterness, or fatigue that characterizes eating in this world.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within the context of Surah Az-Zukhruf's description of the rewards of Paradise for the believers. The surah, revealed in Mecca, addresses the disbelievers' rejection of the signs of Allah and provides vivid descriptions of the eternal blessings awaiting the righteous as motivation for faith and obedience.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said regarding the fruits of Paradise: 'In Paradise, there are fruits whose like does not exist in this world' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet described Paradise's fruits as being renewed and never ceasing (related in various hadith collections).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that the true rewards of faith extend beyond this temporary life to eternal, incomparable blessings, encouraging steadfastness in obedience. It should inspire gratitude for present provisions while maintaining focus on the ultimate goal of attaining Allah's paradise.