| The properties of the Kafur camphor are well known; cooling, having a nice fragrance and in addition to this its taste will be delicious in Paradise | According to a tradition in Abu Daud and Tahavi, Umar may Allah be pleased with him is reported to have vowed in the pre Islamic days that he would observe itikaf devotional seclusion in the Masjid al-Haram for one night, or according to others, one day |
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| 19 76:17 Therein they shall be served a cup flavoured with ginger, 76:18 drawn from a spring in Paradise called Salsabil | This is to suit the taste of the Arabs who liked the wine flavored with ginger mixed water |
This does not necessitate that these verses too were sent down on that very occasion.
15| For example, to clothe a poor man, to arrange treatment for a sick person, or to help a debtor who is harassed by his creditor, is an act of equally great virtue | They will have access to it from their castles, their homes, their sitting rooms and their residences |
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| for a good cause , he should give away all his possessions, and if it is of the nature of lajaj i | [77:20] And when you will look around there, you will see the Bliss, and a magnificent realm |
Whoever He guides, there is no one who can lead him astray; and whoever He leads astray, there is no one who can guide him.
20| meaning, young boys from the boys of Paradise will go around serving the people of Paradise | 76:14 The shades of Paradise will bend over them, and its fruits will be brought within their easy reach; 76:15 and there shall be passed around them vessels of silver 17 and goblets of crystal, 18 76:16 goblets bright as crystal but made of silver, filled to exact measure |
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| Of these three the second meaning is the best known and generally the same is implied by fulfilling the vow | These expressions will be made to them by way of congratulation |