سُوْرَةُ الْحَجِّ

Surah Al-Hajj (22) — Ayah 23

The Pilgrimage · Medinan · Juz 17 · Page 334

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُدْخِلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ جَنَّـٰتٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ يُحَلَّوْنَ فِيهَا مِنْ أَسَاوِرَ مِن ذَهَبٍ وَلُؤْلُؤًا ۖ وَلِبَاسُهُمْ فِيهَا حَرِيرٌ ﴿23﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Truly, Allâh will admit those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, to Gardens underneath which rivers flow (in Paradise), wherein they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls and their garments therein will be of silk.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
يُدْخِلُ yud'khilu will admit
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
ءَامَنُوا۟ āmanū believe
وَعَمِلُوا۟ waʿamilū and do
ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ l-ṣāliḥāti the righteous deeds
جَنَّـٰتٍۢ jannātin (to) Gardens
تَجْرِى tajrī flow
مِن min from
تَحْتِهَا taḥtihā underneath it
ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ l-anhāru the rivers
يُحَلَّوْنَ yuḥallawna They will be adorned
فِيهَا fīhā therein
مِنْ min with
أَسَاوِرَ asāwira bracelets
مِن min of
ذَهَبٍۢ dhahabin gold
وَلُؤْلُؤًۭا ۖ walu'lu-an and pearl
وَلِبَاسُهُمْ walibāsuhum and their garments
فِيهَا fīhā therein
حَرِيرٌۭ ḥarīrun (will be of) silk

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 23) ➊ {اِنَّ اللّٰهَ يُدْخِلُ الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا … : ’’ يُحَلَّوْنَ ‘‘ ’’حَلَّي يُحَلِّيْ تَحْلِيَةً‘‘} is the passive imperfect verb from (تفعیل). From this comes {’’حِلْيَةٌ‘‘} meaning jewelry. {’’ اَسَاوِرَ ‘‘ ’’أَسْوِرَةٌ‘‘} is the plural of {’’ سِوَارٌ ‘‘}, which itself is the plural of {’’ مِنْ اَسَاوِرَ ‘‘}. The plural of the plural is used to express the abundance and beauty of these bangles. In {’’ مِنْ اَسَاوِرَ ‘‘}, {’’ مِنْ ‘‘} is for partiality, meaning some bangles will be of gold and pearls, and some will be such that you do not know, as it is said: «{ فَلَا تَعْلَمُ نَفْسٌ مَّاۤ اُخْفِيَ لَهُمْ مِّنْ قُرَّةِ اَعْيُنٍ }» [ السجدۃ : ۱۷ ] "So no soul knows what has been hidden for them of comfort for eyes." After mentioning the punishment of {’’ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا ‘‘} among the contending groups regarding the oneness of the Lord, the reward of {’’ الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا ‘‘} is being mentioned. Its beginning is with the emphatic particle {’’ اِنَّ ‘‘}, and for every punishment of the disbelievers, there is mention of some blessing for the believers. Thus, it is in contrast to {’’ يُدْخِلُ الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا ‘‘ ، ’’ كُلَّمَاۤ اَرَادُوْۤا اَنْ يَّخْرُجُوْا مِنْهَا ‘‘}. It is in contrast to {’’ تَجْرِيْ مِنْ تَحْتِهَا الْاَنْهٰرُ ‘‘، ’’يُصَبُّ مِنْ فَوْقِ رُءُوْسِهِمُ الْحَمِيْمُ ‘‘}. It is in contrast to {’’ وَ لِبَاسُهُمْ فِيْهَا حَرِيْرٌ ‘‘ ، ’’ قُطِّعَتْ لَهُمْ ثِيَابٌ ‘‘}. It is in contrast to {’’ يُحَلَّوْنَ فِيْهَا مِنْ اَسَاوِرَ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ ‘‘، ’’ وَ لَهُمْ مَّقَامِعُ مِنْ حَدِيْدٍ ‘‘}. And it is in contrast to {’’ وَ هُدُوْۤا اِلَى الطَّيِّبِ مِنَ الْقَوْلِ ‘‘، ’’ وَ ذُوْقُوْا عَذَابَ الْحَرِيْقِ ‘‘}, because for the people of Paradise, the good word is "Peace," while for the people of Hell, the evil word is "Taste the punishment of burning."

➋ For women, gold and pearl jewelry is well-known, as for men, in previous times, kings and great chiefs used to wear bangles and pearls as adornment and to display their grandeur. The purpose of this verse is to state that the believers will be dressed in royal garments in Paradise. See also Surah Al-Kahf (31).

➌ By { وَ لِبَاسُهُمْ فِيْهَا حَرِيْرٌ: ’’ حَرِيْرٌ ‘‘} is meant pure silk, the use of which is forbidden for men in this world. Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: [ مَنْ لَبِسَ الْحَرِيْرَ فِي الدُّنْيَا فَلَنْ يَلْبَسَهُ فِي الْآخِرَةِ ] [ بخاري، اللباس، باب لبس الحریر للرجال…:۵۸۳۲۔ مسلم:۷۳] "Whoever wears silk in this world will never wear it in the Hereafter."

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

23. 1. In contrast to the people of Hell, this is the mention of the people of Paradise and those blessings that will be provided to the believers.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

23. Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds, Allah will surely admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow. There they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls [28], and their garments therein will be of silk.

[28]
The Clothing of the People of Paradise and Other Blessings:

In the Prophetic era, it was common practice for kings and great nobles to wear jewelry adorned with gold and precious stones. Even in our times, the Maharajas and Nawabs of India wear such ornaments and silk garments. Here, the intention is to convey that the people of Paradise will have every comfort, ease, and luxury that any human can imagine. Otherwise, the reality is that it is impossible at this time to truly understand the nature of the blessings of Paradise. As the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, while mentioning the blessings of Paradise, said that they "will be such as no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard, and no heart has ever conceived of them." [مسلم۔ كتاب الجنه و صفه نعيمها و اهلها]
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