It is a tree that grows at the bottom of Hell.
Indeed it is a tree that sprouts from the base of hell.
It is a tree that comes forth in the root of Hell;
for, behold, it is a tree that grows in the very heart of the blazing fire [of hell],
Verily it is a tree that springeth forth in the bottom of Flaming Fire.
Verily, it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,
It is a tree that grows from the bottom of Hell.
It is a tree that grows in the nethermost part of Hell.
Verily, it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,
Lo! it is a tree that springeth in the heart of hell.
It is a tree that rises from the depths of hell.
It is a tree that grows from the bottom of Hell;
Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,
(Zaqqum) is a tree which grows from the deepest part of hell,
Surely it is a tree that-grows in the bottom of the hell;
Innah<u>a</u> shajaratun takhruju fee a<u>s</u>li alja<u>h</u>eem<b>i</b>
For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hellfire:
For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-Fire:
إِنَّهَا شَجَرَةٌ تَخْرُجُ فِىٓ أَصْلِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
Indeed, the tree of Zaqqūm is a disgusting tree, and is one that comes out of the depth of hell.
Indeed, the tree of Zaqqūm is a disgusting tree, and is one that comes out of the depth of hell.
<p>Allah Ta'ala gave an answer in a single sentence by saying: إِنَّهَا شَجَرَ‌ةٌ تَخْرُ‌جُ فِي أَصْلِ الْجَحِيمِ (That is a tree that comes out in the bottom of Jahannam - 37:64). Thus, neither does it mean date and butter, nor the objection as to how could a tree survive in fire hold valid - particularly when that tree owes its very origin to the fire itself. Hence, Allah Ta ala has placed such properties in it that instead of getting burnt in fire, it is actually nurtured by it. For example, there are many life forms that would survive only in fire that does not burn them, in fact, makes them grow.</p>
Allah Ta'ala gave an answer in a single sentence by saying: إِنَّهَا شَجَرَ‌ةٌ تَخْرُ‌جُ فِي أَصْلِ الْجَحِيمِ (That is a tree that comes out in the bottom of Jahannam - 37:64). Thus, neither does it mean date and butter, nor the objection as to how could a tree survive in fire hold valid - particularly when that tree owes its very origin to the fire itself. Hence, Allah Ta ala has placed such properties in it that instead of getting burnt in fire, it is actually nurtured by it. For example, there are many life forms that would survive only in fire that does not burn them, in fact, makes them grow.