As-Saffat 37:66

<h2>The Tree of Zaqqum and its Companions</h2><p>Here Allah asks: `Is that which He has mentioned of the delights of Paradise with its food, drink, companions and other joys better entertainment, or</p><div class="arabic uthmani">أَمْ شَجَرَةُ الزَّقُّومِ</div><p>(or the tree of Zaqqum) which is in Hell' The meaning here is a specific kind of tree which is called Zaqqum. This is like the Ayah:</p><div class="arabic uthmani">وَشَجَرَةً تَخْرُجُ مِن طُورِ سَيْنَآءَ تَنبُتُ بِالدُّهْنِ وَصِبْغٍ لِّلأَكِلِيِنَ </div><p>(And a tree that springs forth from Mount Sinai, that grows (produces) oil, and (it is a) relish for the eaters.) (23:20) -- which is the olive tree. This is supported by the Ayah:</p><div class="arabic uthmani">ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ أَيُّهَا الضَّآلُّونَ الْمُكَذِّبُونَ - لاّكِلُونَ مِن شَجَرٍ مِّن زَقُّومٍ </div><p>(Then moreover, verily, -- you the erring-ones, the deniers! You, verily, will eat of the trees of Zaqqum.) (56:51-52).</p><div class="arabic uthmani">إِنَّا جَعَلْنَـهَا فِتْنَةً لِّلظَّـلِمِينَ </div><p>(Truly, We have made it (as) a trial for the wrongdoers.) Qatadah said, "The tree of Zaqqum is mentioned as a test for those who are misguided. They said, `Your companion tells you that in the Fire there is a tree, but fire consumes trees.' Then Allah revealed the words:</p><div class="arabic uthmani">إِنَّهَا شَجَرَةٌ تَخْرُجُ فِى أَصْلِ الْجَحِيمِ </div><p>(Verily, it …

And lo! they verily must eat thereof, and fill (their) bellies therewith.

Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

Truly, they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

They will eat from it, and fill their bellies with it.