أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ أَنزَلَ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءً فَأَخْرَجْنَا بِهِۦ ثَمَرَٰتٍ مُّخْتَلِفًا أَلْوَٰنُهَا ۚ وَمِنَ ٱلْجِبَالِ جُدَدٌۢ بِيضٌ وَحُمْرٌ مُّخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَٰنُهَا وَغَرَابِيبُ سُودٌ 27
Translations
Do you not see that Allāh sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby fruits of varying colors? And in the mountains are tracts, white and red of varying shades and [some] extremely black.
Transliteration
Alam tara anna Allaha anzala mina as-sama'i maan fa-akhrajnā bihi thamarātin mukhtalifan alwānuhā wa min al-jibāli judadun bīdun wa humrun mukhtalifun alwānuhā wa gharābību sūdun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah directs attention to Allah's creative power demonstrated through the diversity of creation: the rain that brings forth fruits of varied colors, and the mountains striped with varied hues of white, red, and black. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi emphasize this as evidence of Allah's wisdom and artistry in design, showcasing how a single cause (rain) produces multiple varied effects, reflecting the divine knowledge that orchestrates all creation. The diversity itself becomes a sign (ayah) of the Creator's uniqueness and intentionality.
Revelation Context
Surah Fatir is Meccan and addresses the fundamental theme of tawhid (monotheism) through contemplation of creation. This ayah occurs in a section (35:24-35) that challenges the disbelievers to observe and reflect upon the signs of Allah in nature—water, fruits, mountains, and the variations within them—as proofs of divine existence and unique creative power.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it' (Sahih Bukhari 5027). More thematically, 'Whoever reflects upon the creation of the heavens and earth will realize the signs of Allah's power' - a concept reflected in multiple Quranic contexts encouraging reflection on creation.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah invites believers to move beyond passive observation of nature to active reflection on the Creator's wisdom, recognizing that the magnificent diversity and precision in creation—from fruits to mountains—should inspire awe, gratitude, and deeper faith in Allah's singular mastery over all things.
Related Ayahs
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ إِنَّ وَعْدَ ٱللَّهِ حَقٌّ ۖ فَلَا تَغُرَّنَّكُمُ ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَا ۖ وَلَا يَغُرَّنَّكُم بِٱللَّهِ ٱلْغَرُورُ
O mankind, indeed the promise of Allāh is truth, so let not the worldly life delude you and be not deceived about Allāh by the Deceiver [i.e., Satan].
لِيُوَفِّيَهُمْ أُجُورَهُمْ وَيَزِيدَهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِۦٓ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ غَفُورٌ شَكُورٌ
That He may give them in full their rewards and increase for them of His bounty. Indeed, He is Forgiving and Appreciative.
وَقَالُوا۟ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَذْهَبَ عَنَّا ٱلْحَزَنَ ۖ إِنَّ رَبَّنَا لَغَفُورٌ شَكُورٌ
And they will say, "Praise to Allāh, who has removed from us [all] sorrow. Indeed, our Lord is Forgiving and Appreciative -
وَلَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِزْرَ أُخْرَىٰ ۚ وَإِن تَدْعُ مُثْقَلَةٌ إِلَىٰ حِمْلِهَا لَا يُحْمَلْ مِنْهُ شَىْءٌ وَلَوْ كَانَ ذَا قُرْبَىٰٓ ۗ إِنَّمَا تُنذِرُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُم بِٱلْغَيْبِ وَأَقَامُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ ۚ وَمَن تَزَكَّىٰ فَإِنَّمَا يَتَزَكَّىٰ لِنَفْسِهِۦ ۚ وَإِلَى ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمَصِيرُ
And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. And if a heavily laden soul calls [another] to [carry some of] its load, nothing of it will be carried, even if he should be a close relative. You can only warn those who fear their Lord unseen and have established prayer. And whoever purifies himself only purifies himself for [the benefit of] his soul. And to Allāh is the [final] destination.