سُوْرَةُ الْوَاقِعَةِ

Surah Al-Waaqia (56) — Ayah 23

The Inevitable · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 535

كَأَمْثَـٰلِ ٱللُّؤْلُؤِ ٱلْمَكْنُونِ ﴿23﴾
Like unto preserved pearls.
كَأَمْثَـٰلِ ka-amthāli Like
ٱللُّؤْلُؤِ l-lu'lu-i pearls
ٱلْمَكْنُونِ l-maknūni well-protected

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(Ayah 23) {كَاَمْثَالِ اللُّؤْلُؤِ الْمَكْنُوْنِ:} For the explanation of this verse, see the exegesis of Surah Rahman (58) and Surah Saffat (49).

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

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23. Like hidden [12] pearls.

[12] So that their luster and brilliance are not diminished by dust and dirt. The houris of Paradise, in their beauty, charm, and radiance, will in no way be less than precious pearls, so they will be protected just as gold, jewels, and pearls are protected.