الْيَاقُوتُ
Al‑Yaaqoot refers to a precious gemstone like a ruby.
Word of Persian origin.
Qur'an 55:58
كَأَنَّهُنَّ الْيَاقُوتُ وَالْمَرْجَانُ
“As if they were rubies and coral”.
Beauty Purity Permanence Value
Language points and insights
الْمَرْجَانُ
Al‑Marjaan refers to coral gems.
Indications in the imagery
Beauty and purity
This could be an indication to their beauty and purity.
Permanence and value
This could be an indication to their permanence and value.
Timeless worth
The companions will remain valuable as if they are timeless treasures.