Surah Al-Insaan
Chapter 76 · Verse 17 · Revealed in Madinah
“And they will be given to drink a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of ginger”
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
وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيْهَا كَاْسًا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنْجَبِيْلًا (And they will be served with a goblet of drink blended with ginger...76:17). The word zanjabil means 'ginger'. The Arabs loved that their drink should be mixed with ginger. Therefore, it is mentioned in the context of Paradise [ so that they are served with drinks flavoured with ginger of paradisiacal quality and splendour ]. Some scholars say that the only thing the blessings of Paradise and the blessings of this world share in common is their name, and they have nothing else in common. Therefore, the 'ginger' of this world cannot be equated with the 'ginger' of Paradise.
What does this verse bring up for you today?