Understanding Surah Al-Fatihah: Tafseer by Mufti Shamail Nadwi

The Qur’an speaks about the Tree of Zaqqūm in several places, most clearly in Surah As-Sāffāt (37:62–68). Allah says: “Is that better as a hospitality or the Tree of Zaqqūm? Indeed, We have made it a trial for the wrongdoers. It is a tree that emerges from the bottom of Hellfire. Its fruit is like the heads of devils. And indeed, they will eat from it and fill their bellies with it.” (Qur’an 37:62–66) Zaqqūm is described as a horrific tree growing in Hell, whose fruits are terrifying in appearan