سُوْرَةُ الْوَاقِعَةِ
Surah Al-Waaqia (56) — Ayah 23
كَأَمْثَـٰلِ ٱللُّؤْلُؤِ ٱلْمَكْنُونِ ﴿23﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Like unto preserved pearls.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
كَأَمْثَـٰلِ
ka-amthāli
Like
ٱللُّؤْلُؤِ
l-lu'lu-i
pearls
ٱلْمَكْنُونِ
l-maknūni
well-protected
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.
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.
[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.
