[6]. It is clear from this Verse that Jesus actually born in summer not winter, as fresh dates are only produced in the summer. According to this Verse, during labour Mary was told to shake a palm tree so that ripe dates would fall off. This description, combined with the ripening period of dates places the birth of Jesus somewhere between June and August – something to do in warmer weather, not in the chilly December air of Bethlehem.
[7]. Some believed that Jesus was God or the son of God, whereas those who truly followed him considered him only human and God's servant and messenger.
[8]. I.e., Azar, Terah. He was the Chief Priest of King Nimrod Shaddad of Babylon and Ninevah, and was a master sculptor.
[9]. I.e., Islam. By following right belief of Allāh where there are no worshipping of images and idols but worship Him alone, right worship of Allāh, right and lawful earning of livelihood, right speech, right conduct, right effort and endeavour, right mindfulness, and right concentration on what makes you closer to Allāh 'God'.
[10]. Allāh granted Enoch the privilege of being taken directly to heaven, escaping the clutches of death. Enoch's transition from his earthly existence to Allah’s presence is a confirmation of the power of faith and the reward of Allāh.
[11]. The Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Two eyes will not be touched by the Fire: an eye which has wept out of fear of God, and an eye which has spent the night guarding in the cause of God."
When a person remembers the greatness of Allāh, His power over His servants, and, at the same time, he recalls his own state and his negligence in fulfilling the rights of Allāh upon him, he weeps in hope of receiving Allah's Mercy and in fear of His Wrath and Punishment. Such a person is promised to be saved from the Hellfire.
[12]. I. e., without interruption, according to their desires.
[13]. In answer to the Prophet's wish that Gabriel would visit him frequently.
[14]. I.e., be exposed to it. However, the people of Paradise will not be harmed thereby.
[15]. What Allāh reminds us here is that we should not get caught up in the pursuit of worldly rewards at the expense of the Hereafter. We should work for success in both, keeping in mind that the rewards of this world are transient and those of the Hereafter are eternal. Allāh emphasizes the quality of permanence, drawing our attention to how it contrasts with worldly blessings like wealth and children. Once this contrast is established strongly in our minds, we are then informed of the way we can attain these permanent blessings – by engaging in acts of righteousness. Nothing causes worry for human beings more than the loss of what we have, the loss of wealth, of health, and the inevitable loss of youth. There is no stronger context, then, for us to be reminded of the enduring value of our good deeds.
[16]. Instead of giving him wealth and children in the Hereafter, Allāh will take from him those he had in worldly life at the time of his death.