جَنَّـٰتِ عَدْنٍ مُّفَتَّحَةً لَّهُمُ ٱلْأَبْوَٰبُ 50
Translations
Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.
Transliteration
Jannātu 'Adnin muffattaḥatun lahum al-abwāb
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah describes the Gardens of Eden (Paradise) with their doors opened wide for the righteous believers. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi interpret this as depicting the welcoming nature of Paradise, where the inhabitants will experience unrestricted access and comfort, with all barriers removed between them and the blessings of their Lord. The opening of the doors symbolizes honor, welcome, and the removal of all obstacles to enjoyment of Paradise's delights.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Sad (Chapter 38), a Meccan surah that discusses various prophets and the reward of the righteous. It is part of a broader description of Paradise (verses 50-54) contrasting the fates of the believers and disbelievers, providing hope and encouragement to early Muslims facing persecution in Mecca.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The first group to enter Paradise will have faces as bright as the moon, and those after them will be like the brightest stars. Their hearts will be united as one heart, and there will be no enmity or hatred among them' (Sahih Muslim 2834). Additionally, the Prophet described Paradise with open doors in various narrations emphasizing its accessibility to the obedient (Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that Paradise awaits those who obey Allah with doors opened in welcome, encouraging steadfastness in faith during trials. It conveys that the reward of the righteous is not merely distant but intimately assured—accessible and prepared by Allah's grace.