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Surah As-Saaffaat (37) — Ayah 62

Those drawn up in Ranks · Meccan · Juz 23 · Page 448

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أَذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ نُّزُلًا أَمْ شَجَرَةُ ٱلزَّقُّومِ ﴿62﴾

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

Is that (Paradise) better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqûm (a horrible tree in Hell)?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَذَٰلِكَ adhālika Is that
خَيْرٌۭ khayrun better
نُّزُلًا nuzulan (as) hospitality
أَمْ am or
شَجَرَةُ shajaratu (the) tree
ٱلزَّقُّومِ l-zaqūmi (of) Zaqqum

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 62){ اَذٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ نُّزُلًا اَمْ شَجَرَةُ الزَّقُّوْمِ : ’’ نُزُلًا ‘‘} Food and drink items and a place of rest that are prepared for the arrival of a guest. {’’ الزَّقُّوْمِ ‘‘} From this comes {’’تَزَقُّمٌ‘‘}, which means to swallow something unpleasant with great difficulty. This tree does not exist in the world, because Allah Almighty will create it in the Fire. There is only a verbal resemblance to a poisonous plant called "Zaqqum," whose sap, if it touches the body, causes swelling and death. It is found in the dry lands near the desert. (Al-Wasit) After mentioning the hospitality of {’’ رِزْقٌ مَّعْلُوْمٌ (41) فَوَاكِهُ وَ هُمْ مُّكْرَمُوْنَ (42) فِيْ جَنّٰتِ النَّعِيْمِ ‘‘} for the people of Paradise, the hospitality for the people of Hell is mentioned. Although there is no comparison between the two in terms of excellence, the disbelievers considered their deeds better than those of the Muslims, so after mentioning their outcome, it is said: Tell me, which of the two is better? In addition, there is sarcasm towards the disbelievers in this.

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.

62. 1. زَ قوْم is derived from تَزَقْم, which means the emergence of something foul-smelling and disgusting. The fruit of this tree will also be extremely unpleasant to eat for the inhabitants of Hell.

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.

62. (Tell me) Is this hospitality [36] better, or the tree of Zaqqum [37]?

[36] By such hospitality is meant the hospitality of the people of Paradise. As mentioned in the previous verses, their delicious food, pure and clean drink, and extremely beautiful women have been described, and the disbelievers of Makkah are being asked whether such hospitality for the people of Paradise is better or that of the people of Hell, which will be mentioned ahead.
[37] The food of the people of Paradise will be delicious fruits, and the food of the people of Hell will be the tree of Zaqqoom, whose leaves are broad and thorny. Its smell is foul and its taste is bitter. And from it, a white kind of liquid or milk comes out, which, if it touches a person's body, causes swelling.
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