'Alaa sururim mutaqaa bileen
"Where they will be on couches, face to face [45]"
This tells us that the inmates of Paradise will be seated in circles, facing one another — a sign of mutual love, equality, and joy.
The Zikr gatherings in this world resemble the gatherings of Paradise, which highlights their spiritual value.
Therefore, one should perform Salaah in proper rows, reflecting the order and discipline of the angelic ranks, and resembling the heavenly arrangement awaiting the righteous.
The tafsir of Surah As-Saffat verse 44 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Saffat ayat 38 which provides the complete commentary from verse 38 through 49.
(37:44) They will be seated upon couches set face to face;
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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