Surah Al-Insan
Paper-cut picture from Surah Al-Insan: silver cups and a clear crystal jug on a low marble ledge beside a gently flowing fountain in a green garden, a fresh ginger root nearby
Al-Insan 76:15–18

Salsabil

وَيُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِـَٔانِيَةٍۢ مِّن فِضَّةٍۢ وَأَكْوَابٍۢ كَانَتْ قَوَارِيرَا۠ ١٥ قَوَارِيرَا۟ مِن فِضَّةٍۢ قَدَّرُوهَا تَقْدِيرًۭا ١٦ وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًۭا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا ١٧ عَيْنًۭا فِيهَا تُسَمَّىٰ سَلْسَبِيلًۭا ١٨

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The meaning, simply

Vessels of silver are passed around among them, and cups clear as glass made of silver, measured just as they wish. They are given a pure drink mixed with ginger, from a spring in Paradise named Salsabil.

Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.

Words to understand
وَأَكْوَابٍۢ
cups
قَوَارِيرَا۠
glass
سَلْسَبِيلًۭا
a spring in Paradise, smooth to drink
Think with me

Nothing is like the joys of Paradise. What do you hope to see there?

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