388. What is meant by Khauser.

Some of the scholars give an explanation for the word Khauser in verse 108:1 of the Quran as additional goodness or benefits. (108:1) Such an explanation cannot be found in dictionaries or for that matter in any of the hadiths.

The hadiths 6578, 4966 recorded in the book Bukhari say Ibn Abbas termed additional goodness as the meaning for the word ‘Khauser’.

On the ‘Day of Judgement,’ when people suffer from thirst, the Almighty creates a reservoir to be handed, over to Prophet Muhammad at his discretion, to allow people whomever he wishes to drink from it. This water reservoir is mentioned as Khauser, by Prophet Muhammad. (Book Bukhari: 4964, 4965, 6581, 7517)

The claim by Ibn Abbas against the version offered by Prophet Muhammad should not be entertained.