English Translation of Al-Quran
[38].Surah Suad
Ayat 48. And remember Ismail (Ishmael), Al¬Yasa’a (Elisha), and Dhul-Kifl (Isaiah), all are among the best.
Ayat 49. This is a Reminder, and verily, for the Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons) is a good final return (Paradise), -,
Ayat 50. ‘Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be open for them, that one can speak to the doors, just one tells it to open and close, and it will open or close as it is ordered].
Ayat 51. Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;
Ayat 52. And beside them will be chaste females (virgins) restraining their glances only for their husbands, (and) of equal ages.
Ayat 53. This is what you (Al-Muttaqun – the pious) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!
Tafseer of Surah Suad Ayat 48. Ismail , the Patriarch of the Arab race, was also mentioned (37:101-107) as a pattern of self-sacrifice, now he is mentioned in the company of the Good, i.e., of those who were a blessing to their people. Here he is bracketed with Elisha (for whom see 6:86), and Dhu al Kifl (for whom see 21:85). All these three were examples of constancy and patience under suffering. Some of the pre-eminent examples of the Elect and the Good having been mentioned, we have now a reference to the Righteous as a body (rank and file as well as leaders) and their future in the Hereafter as won by victory over Evil. 50. Gardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them; The Final bliss will not be a hole-and-corner thing, a pale reflection of some Palace or Retreat, where mystery reigns behind closed doors. Its doors will be open, and its inmates will be free to go in and out as they will, because their wills will be purified and brought into accord with the Universal Law. 51. Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in abundance, and (delicious) drink; See 36:57. The free Gardens are types of satisfaction in external surroundings: the comfortable reclining thrones, the fruit and the drink are types of the soul’s individual satisfaction; and the society of pure-minded companions, of equal ages, in the type of a soul’s social satisfaction, 52. And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age. Cf. 37:48, and 36:56. As we conceive happiness in this life, it is not complete if it is only solitary. How we hanker after someone who can share in our highest joy! That feeling is also figured out here. To make the metaphor of social happiness complete, we want companionship of equal age. Age and youth cannot be happy together. It is not suggested that in the Timeless state figured here, there will be old age; but if it is possible to conceive of temperamental differences among men, the company will be so arranged that it will be congenial. Or we can accept the type of youth and freshness as common to all in that happy state. 53. Such is the Promise made to you for the Day of Account!
English Translation of Hadith
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ [SAWW](PBUH) said, “Allah, the Exalted, has said: `I have prepared for my righteous slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and the mind of no man has conceived.’ If you wish, recite: `No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do.”’ (32:17)
[Al-Bukhari Vol. 6, Chapter 60, Hadith # 302].
Lesson: as mentioned above in Surah As-Suad Ayat 49. “Verily, for the Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons) is a good final return (Paradise)”. About the gifts and pleasures of Jannah, here a Hadith has been stated in the Words of Allah. The subject matter is confirmed from the Verse of the Qur’an given in the text of the Hadith.
