سُوْرَةُ قٓ
Surah Qaaf (50) — Ayah 31
وَأُزْلِفَتِ ٱلْجَنَّةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ غَيْرَ بَعِيدٍ ﴿31﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqûn (the pious. See V.2:2), not far off.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَأُزْلِفَتِ
wa-uz'lifati
And will be brought near
ٱلْجَنَّةُ
l-janatu
the Paradise
لِلْمُتَّقِينَ
lil'muttaqīna
to the righteous
غَيْرَ
ghayra
not
بَعِيدٍ
baʿīdin
far
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.
31. And Paradise will be brought near to the righteous [36], not far away.
[36]
The Mutual Dialogue Between Paradise and Hell:
Those pious ones for whom the decision of Paradise has been made will, even before entering Paradise, see it adorned with beauty and various blessings, and will begin to sense its pleasant fragrances. Even if the distance is great, Paradise will be brought near to them by contracting it. What kind of people will enter Paradise and what kind will enter Hell? This is observed in the following hadith: Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah ؓ says that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Paradise and Hell began to argue with each other. Hell said, 'In me will enter those who are arrogant and tyrannical,' and Paradise said, 'In me will enter those who are weak and humble.' Allah Almighty said to Paradise: 'You are My mercy; through you I will show mercy to whomever of My servants I wish.' And He said to Hell: 'You are My punishment; through you I will punish whomever of My servants I wish.' And each of them will be filled. Hell will not be filled in any way until Allah Almighty places His foot upon it. Then it will say, 'Enough, enough,' and it will be filled and contract, and Allah Almighty will not wrong any of His creation. As for Paradise, to fill it Allah Almighty will create more creation." [بخاري۔ كتاب التفسير]
[36]
The Mutual Dialogue Between Paradise and Hell:
Those pious ones for whom the decision of Paradise has been made will, even before entering Paradise, see it adorned with beauty and various blessings, and will begin to sense its pleasant fragrances. Even if the distance is great, Paradise will be brought near to them by contracting it. What kind of people will enter Paradise and what kind will enter Hell? This is observed in the following hadith: Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah ؓ says that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Paradise and Hell began to argue with each other. Hell said, 'In me will enter those who are arrogant and tyrannical,' and Paradise said, 'In me will enter those who are weak and humble.' Allah Almighty said to Paradise: 'You are My mercy; through you I will show mercy to whomever of My servants I wish.' And He said to Hell: 'You are My punishment; through you I will punish whomever of My servants I wish.' And each of them will be filled. Hell will not be filled in any way until Allah Almighty places His foot upon it. Then it will say, 'Enough, enough,' and it will be filled and contract, and Allah Almighty will not wrong any of His creation. As for Paradise, to fill it Allah Almighty will create more creation." [بخاري۔ كتاب التفسير]
