وَجَعَلْنَا فِيهَا جَنَّـٰتٍ مِّن نَّخِيلٍ وَأَعْنَـٰبٍ وَفَجَّرْنَا فِيهَا مِنَ ٱلْعُيُونِ 34
Translations
And We placed therein gardens of palm trees and grapevines and caused to burst forth therefrom some springs -
Transliteration
Wa ja'alna feeha jannatim min nakheel wa a'nab wa fajjarna feeha min al-'uyun
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah describes how He placed gardens of date palms and grapevines in the earth, and caused springs to gush forth from within it. This ayah is part of a broader passage (36:33-35) highlighting Allah's creative power and provision for humanity. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir interpret this as evidence of divine sustenance and mercy, demonstrating how Allah provides fertile lands with vegetation and water sources essential for human survival and prosperity.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah Ya-Sin, a Meccan chapter that emphasizes Allah's omnipotence and the reality of resurrection. The surrounding verses (33-35) form a cohesive passage about the earth's transformation and fertility, serving as a metaphorical proof of Allah's ability to resurrect the dead, just as He revives dead earth with vegetation.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no Muslim who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, person, or animal eats from it, but it is considered charity for him.' (Sahih Bukhari 2320). This hadith relates thematically to the blessing of cultivated lands mentioned in the ayah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers to recognize Allah's continuous blessings in nature and provision, cultivating gratitude for the sustenance He provides, while also inspiring environmental stewardship and appreciation for cultivated lands as signs of divine care for humanity.