Surah Al-Insaan
Chapter 76 · Verse 16 · Revealed in Madinah
“Clear glasses [made] from silver of which they have determined the measure.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The raised Couches and the lack of Heat and Cold
Allah tells us about the people of Paradise and the eternal delights they will experience, as well as the comprehensive favors that they will be given. Allah says,
مُّتَّكِئِينَ فِيهَا عَلَى الاٌّرَائِكِ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
قَوَا۩رِيْرَا۟ مِنْ فِضَّةٍ (vessels of silver...76:16). Silver vessels in this world are dense which can never be like glass, and that which is made of glass can never be silver. Thus silver and glass are two contradictory concepts in this world. However, it is a characteristic of Paradise that its glasses will be as bright as silver, and as transparent and sparkling as crystal.
Sayyidna Ibn ` Abbas said: The blessings given in Paradise have their likes in this world also, except these vessels that are made of silver, but as transparent as a mirror."
What does this verse bring up for you today?