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S — Sa kia to Salsabil (Part 4 of 4)

Salsabil, a fountain of paradise, the water of which is called Zenjebil. The word Salsabil means “that which goes pleasantly down the throat;” and Zenjebil means “ginger” (which the Arabs mix with the water that they drink).

God shall reward the righteous with a garden, and silk garments. They shall repose on couches. They shall see there neither sun nor moon…the fruit thereof shall hang low, so as to be easily gathered. The bottles shall be silver shining like glass, and the wine shall be mixed with the water Zenjebil, a fountain in paradise named Salsabil.—Sale: Al Korân, ixxvi.