لَهُم مَّا يَشَآءُونَ فِيهَا وَلَدَيْنَا مَزِيدٌ 35
Translations
They will have whatever they wish therein, and with Us is more.
Transliteration
Lahum maa yashaaoon feeha wa ladayna mazeed
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the blessings of Paradise, stating that the inhabitants will have whatever they desire therein, and furthermore, Allah promises them 'an increase' (mazeed) beyond what they can imagine or request. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi interpret 'mazeed' (the increase) as referring to the vision of Allah's Face, which is the greatest reward transcending all other pleasures of Paradise. This ayah emphasizes both the fulfillment of desires in Paradise and the sublime reality that the greatest blessing surpasses even the residents' own expectations.
Revelation Context
Surah Qaf is a Meccan surah revealed during the early period of Islam, addressing the reality of the Hereafter and resurrection. This ayah appears in the context of Surah Qaf's emphasis on the certainty of the Day of Judgment and the description of Paradise for the righteous. The surah's broader theme centers on reassuring believers of Allah's knowledge, power over resurrection, and the rewards awaiting the faithful.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'The lowest of the people of Paradise will have ten times the like of the greatest kingdom of this world' (Sahih Muslim 188). Additionally, regarding the 'mazeed,' the Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned: 'For the people of Paradise, looking at the Face of Allah will be the greatest reward' (related in various hadith collections regarding the vision of Allah in Paradise).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that Paradise encompasses not merely the satisfaction of desires, but exceeds all expectations through Allah's infinite generosity. For the faithful, it serves as a reminder that the ultimate reward transcends material pleasures—the greatest blessing is closeness to and vision of the Divine itself.