إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُۥ مِن نَّفَادٍ 54
Translations
Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.
Transliteration
Inna hadha lirrizquna ma lahu min nifad
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the eternal and inexhaustible provision (rizq) of Paradise for the righteous believers. According to classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, the phrase 'what will never diminish' (ma lahu min nifad) emphasizes the contrast between the temporal, finite provisions of this world and the infinite, perpetual blessings of the Hereafter. This ayah appears in the context of describing the rewards of Paradise, reassuring believers that the delights they will receive are not subject to depletion or ending.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of Surah Saad, a Meccan chapter that discusses the Day of Judgment, the nature of Paradise and Hell, and the stories of earlier prophets. The ayah appears within the description of Paradise's rewards (verses 49-54), serving to encourage believers during the early Meccan period when Muslims faced persecution and material hardship, reminding them of the eternal nature of heavenly blessings.
Related Hadiths
The 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 conceived' (Sahih Bukhari 3244). This hadith complements the ayah by emphasizing the incomparable and inexhaustible nature of Paradise's provisions.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should find solace knowing that the rewards of righteousness in the Hereafter are eternal and infinite, providing hope during worldly difficulties and trials. This should motivate the faithful to prioritize spiritual pursuits and remembrance of Allah's infinite generosity over temporal material concerns.