Surah Ar-Rahmaan (55) — Ayah 56
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
{وَ أَتْرُكُ حُبَّهَا مِنْ غَيْرِ بُغْضٍ ¤ وَ ذَاكَ لِكَثْرَةِ الشُّرَكَاءِ فِيْهِ ¤ إِذَا وَقَعَ الذُّبَابُ عَلٰي طَعَامٍ ¤ رَفَعْتُ يَدِيْ وَ نَفْسِيْ تَشْتَهِيْهِ ¤ وَ تَجْتَنِبُ الْأُسُوْدُ وُرُوْدَ مَاءٍ ¤ إِذَا كَانَ الْكِلَابُ وَلَغْنَ فِيْهِ}
"I abandon her love without any hatred, because there are many others sharing in this love. When a fly lands on the food, I withdraw my hand, even though my heart desires it. And lions avoid the water when dogs have put their mouths in it."
➋ { لَمْ يَطْمِثْهُنَّ اِنْسٌ قَبْلَهُمْ وَ لَا جَآنٌّ: ’’طَمَثَ يَطْمِثُ طَمْثًا‘‘} (ض) to touch. That is, those women will be virgins; even if they had husbands in the world, they will become virgins anew in Paradise, and no one will have touched them before the husbands they receive in Paradise. Regarding the women given to the companions of the right, Allah Almighty said: « اِنَّاۤ اَنْشَاْنٰهُنَّ اِنْشَآءً (35) فَجَعَلْنٰهُنَّ اَبْكَارًا (36) عُرُبًا اَتْرَابًا (37) لِّاَصْحٰبِ الْيَمِيْنِ» [ الواقعۃ : ۳۵ تا ۳۸ ] "Indeed, We have created them (the women of the beds) in a new creation. So We made them virgins, loving and of equal age for the companions of the right." Then the wives given to the Muqarrabun (the ones brought near) will be far superior to these.
➌ From this verse, it is understood that just as humans, jinn will also enter Paradise; there, humans will be given wives from their own kind, and jinn from their own kind, because there is neither compatibility nor intimacy with the other kind, and then the question of {’’ اَتْرَابًا ‘‘} (playmates in the dust) does not even arise.
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.
56. 2. That is, they will be virgins and newly wedded. Before this, they will not have been in anyone's marriage. From this verse and some of the preceding verses, it is clearly understood that those jinn who are believers will also enter Paradise just like believing humans, and for them as well, there will be the same as for the rest of the people of faith.
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.
[36] The first and foremost quality of the women of Paradise will be that they are modest and shy; they will not try to look at anyone other than their husbands. Despite being extremely beautiful, unlike the women of this world, they will not exchange glances with their admirers. Their second quality will be that they are virgins or maidens. Besides the houris, the women that the people of Paradise will receive will be those who were their wives in this world. Even if they had children in this world or had grown old, they will be made youthful and virginal and then admitted into Paradise. From this verse, it is also understood that the process of procreation exists among the jinn as well, and the believing jinn who enter Paradise will also be given their wives from this world, made youthful and virginal.
