فَأَنشَأْنَا لَكُم بِهِۦ جَنَّـٰتٍ مِّن نَّخِيلٍ وَأَعْنَـٰبٍ لَّكُمْ فِيهَا فَوَٰكِهُ كَثِيرَةٌ وَمِنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ 19
Translations
And We brought forth for you thereby gardens of palm trees and grapevines in which for you are abundant fruits and from which you eat.
Transliteration
Fa-ansha'na lakum bihi jannatim min nakhilin wa-a'nabin lakum fiha fawakihu kathirah wa-minha ta'kulun
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah describes how He has created gardens of date palms and grapevines through the water (rain) sent down, providing abundant fruits for human sustenance and enjoyment. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize this as evidence of Allah's bounty and careful provision for mankind, demonstrating His power in creation and His concern for human welfare. The mention of these specific fruits highlights the diversity of Allah's creation and His generosity in providing both necessities and luxuries.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Al-Mu'minun, a Meccan surah that emphasizes the signs of Allah's creation and His attributes. It follows the discussion of water as a source of life and precedes further examples of Allah's blessings. The context focuses on refuting idolatry by presenting tangible proofs of monotheism through observable natural phenomena.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'The best charity is water' (Tirmidhi). Additionally, the Quran itself in 80:31 mentions gardens and grainfields as signs, with related hadith in Sahih Bukhari describing the Prophet's appreciation for date palms as 'aunun' (supporting sustenance for families).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us to recognize Allah's continuous provision in our daily lives and to be grateful for the fruits of the earth we consume, understanding that every blessing—from water to gardens to fruits—is a sign of Allah's existence and care for His servants. We should reflect on the intricate system of creation that produces our food and use this reflection to strengthen our faith and consciousness of Allah.