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3603 The word "cheek" in English, too, means arrogance or effrontery, with a slightly different shade added, viz.: effrontery
from one in an inferior position to one in a superior position. The Arabic usage is wider, and includes smug selfsatisfaction
and a sense of lofty Superiority. (31.18)
31:25 - If thou ask them who it is that created the heavens and the earth they will certainly say
"Allah." Say: "Praise be to Allah!" But most of them understand not. 36133614
3614 This ejaculation expresses our satisfaction that at least this is recognized, that the Creator of the whole world is Allah.
It is a pity that they do not go further and recognize other facts and duties (see the last note). (31.25)
32:17 – Now no person knows what delights of the eye are kept hidden (in reserve) for them as a
reward for their (good) Deeds. 3650
3650 Delights of the eye: an idiom for that which pleases most and gives most satisfaction. In our present state we can
scarcely imagine the real Bliss that will come to us in the Future. (32.17)
33:29 –But if ye seek Allah and His Apostle and the Home of the Hereafter verily Allah has
prepared for the well-doers amongst you a great reward. 3707
3707 They were all well-doers. But being in their exalted position, they had extra responsibility, and
they had to be specially careful to discharge it. In the same way their reward would be "great",
for higher services bring higher spiritual satisfaction, though they were asked to deny
themselves some of the ordinary indulgences of this life. (33.29)
33:51 - Thou mayest defer (the turn of) any of them that thou pleasest and thou mayest receive
any thou pleasest: and there is no blame on thee if thou invite one whose (turn) thou hadst set
aside. This were nigher to the cooling of their eyes the prevention of their grief and their
satisfaction--that of all of them--with that which thou hast to give them: and Allah knows (all)
that is in your hearts: and Allah is All-Knowing Most Forbearing. 37493750375137523753
3750 Where the rotation was for some reason interfered with, it was permissible, by another interference with the usual
rotation, to bring satisfaction to one who had been previously set aside. This was not only permitted, but
commended, as tending to remove dissatisfaction and cheer and comfort the eyes and hearts of those who were
disappointed in their turn. (33.51)
3752 There was not much in the way of worldly goods or satisfaction that the Prophet could give them: see xxxiii. 28
above. But he was kind, just, and true;-the best of men to his family, and they all clung to him. (33.51)
34:54 – And between them and their desires is placed a barrier as was done in the past with their
partisans: for they were indeed in suspicious (disquieting) doubt. 386638673868
3866 What they desire is to suppress Truth and to indulge in the satisfaction of their own evil, selfish motives. They will be
baulked in both, and that itself will be their anguish and punishment. That has always been the law in the eternal
struggle between Right and Wrong. All partisans of such narrow cliques have always suffered the same fate. (34.54)
35:33 - Gardens of Eternity will they enter: therein will they be adorned with bracelets of gold and
pearls; and their garments there will be of silk. 39213922
3921 "The Garden" signifies their environment: all they see about them will give them comfort, rest, and satisfaction, and a
feeling of beauty and dignity. The jewels and clothes signify their personal external state: here, again, everything will
give them a sense of beauty and dignity, comfort, rest, and satisfaction. And finally, most important of all, comes their
internal state, where again they will have the same sense of beauty, dignity, comfort, rest, and satisfaction: this is
indicated by their words of Praise (verses 34-35). (35.33)
36:22 – "It would not be reasonable in me if I did not serve Him Who created me and to Whom ye
shall (all) be brought back. 3968
3968 The argument throughout is that of intense personal conviction for the individual himself, coupled with an appeal to his
people to follow that conviction and get the benefit of the spiritual satisfaction which he has himself achieved. He says
in effect: 'how is it possible for me to do otherwise than to serve and adore my Maker? I shall return to Him, and so will
you, and all this applies to you as much as to me.' Note how effective is the transition from the personal experience to
the collective appeal. (36.22)
36:34 – And We produce therein orchards with date-palms and Vines and We cause springs to
gush forth therein. 3978
3978 Date-palms and vines stand as symbols for fruit-trees of all kinds, these being the characteristic fruits of Arabia. Grain
was mentioned in the last verse; fruit is mentioned now. All that is necessary for food and the satisfaction of the
choicest palate is produced from what looks like inert soil, fertilised by rain and springs. Here is wonderful evidence of
the artistry and providence of Allah. (36.34)
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