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Surah Ar-Rahmaan (55) — Ayah 12

The Beneficent · Medinan · Juz 27 · Page 531

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وَٱلْحَبُّ ذُو ٱلْعَصْفِ وَٱلرَّيْحَانُ ﴿12﴾

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

And also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet-scented plants.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَٱلْحَبُّ wal-ḥabu And the grain
ذُو dhū having
ٱلْعَصْفِ l-ʿaṣfi husk
وَٱلرَّيْحَانُ wal-rayḥānu and scented plants

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 12) {وَ الْحَبُّ ذُو الْعَصْفِ وَ الرَّيْحَانُ: ’’ الْحَبُّ ‘‘} Grains, such as wheat, chickpeas, rice, etc., that is, the produce which becomes food for humans. {’’ الْعَصْفِ ‘‘} The outer husk of the grains, straw, which becomes food for animals. In Surah Al-Fil it is: « فَجَعَلَهُمْ كَعَصْفٍ مَّاْكُوْلٍ» [ الفیل : ۵ ] "Like eaten straw." {’’ الرَّيْحَانُ ‘‘} Fragrant plants and flowers which perfume a person's mind. {’’ فَاكِهَةٌ ‘‘} refers to those fruits which are eaten only for pleasure, and {’’ النَّخْلُ ‘‘} refers to those fruits which are used for both pleasure and nourishment, and {’’ الْحَبُّ ‘‘} refers to grains, etc., which are used for nourishment, and {’’ الرَّيْحَانُ ‘‘} refers to those which are used for fragrance.

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.

12. 1. "حب" refers to the food that humans and animals eat. When it dries, its plant also becomes straw, which is useful for animals.

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.

12. And grain with husk, and fragrant flowers [10].

[10] That is, grains or seeds become food for humans, and the husk is for animals. Besides these, there are also things produced which are not used for eating, but their fragrance and other benefits are taken.
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