سُوْرَةُ الْوَاقِعَةِ

Surah Al-Waaqia (56) — Ayah 20

The Inevitable · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 535

وَفَـٰكِهَةٍ مِّمَّا يَتَخَيَّرُونَ ﴿20﴾
And with fruit that they may choose.
وَفَـٰكِهَةٍۢ wafākihatin And fruits
مِّمَّا mimmā of what
يَتَخَيَّرُونَ yatakhayyarūna they select

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.

The conjunction of {وَ فَاكِهَةٍ مِّمَّا يَتَخَيَّرُوْنَ: ’’ فَاكِهَةٍ ‘‘} is with {’’ بِاَكْوَابٍ ‘‘}, meaning that on thrones made of gold, the people of Paradise will be sitting facing each other, reclining, while {’’ وِلْدَانٌ مُّخَلَّدُوْنَ ‘‘} will be circulating among them with cups of wine and fruits of their choice and the meat of birds as they desire. They will also enjoy the pleasure of servants bringing fruits to present to them, and if they wish to pick and eat with their own hands, that too will always be available to them, as He said: « وَ جَنَا الْجَنَّتَيْنِ دَانٍ » [ الرحمٰن : ۵۴ ] "And the fruit of both gardens will be near." And He said: «قُطُوْفُهَا دَانِيَةٌ » [ الحآقہ : ۲۳ ] "Whose fruits will be near at hand." For the meaning of {’’ فَاكِهَةٍ ‘‘}, see Surah As-Saffat (42).

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).