The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 4) — Page 958
meted out to the sinful, and of the gifts that will be bestowed upon the righteous. The former will be given the tree of Zaqqūm to eat which, like molten copper will boil in their bellies. They will be seized and dragged into the blazing fire of Hell and boiling water will be poured on their heads. On the other hand, the righteous will be made to live in places of honour and security amid gardens and springs. They will be given raiments of silk to wear, and will sit on thrones, facing each other. They will be given all sorts of fruits to eat and will enjoy the company of righteous and faithful consorts. In fact, they will achieve the supreme object of their creation, i. e. God's love and pleasure. All this they will get through the grace of God. The Surah ends on the note that the principles and ideals of Islam have been taught in a most clear and convincing manner and yet if disbelievers refuse to accept the new Faith, let them wait till God gives His decision and the matter is settled. 2872