وَعِنَبًا وَقَضْبًا 28
Translations
And grapes and herbage
Transliteration
Wa'inaban wa qadba
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to two types of vegetation that Allah provides for livestock and human sustenance: grapes (inab) and herbage or fresh pasture (qadab). Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir interpret these as examples of Allah's provision and mercy, highlighting the diverse plants He creates for nourishment. The mention of these specific plants emphasizes the variety and abundance of Allah's creation as signs of His power and wisdom.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears within Surah 'Abasa's broader context of describing Allah's signs in creation and His provision for humanity and animals. The surah itself was revealed in Mecca and focuses on the signs of Allah's dominion, particularly in the creation of plants and animals, which leads to reflection on the Creator's attributes.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The best charity is water' (Tirmidhi). While not directly about grapes and herbage, this relates to the theme of provision. Additionally, hadith collections contain references to the Prophet's encouragement to reflect upon Allah's creation, such as in Sunan Ibn Majah regarding pondering creation.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah invites believers to recognize Allah's generosity in providing diverse forms of sustenance and to reflect on the intricate design of creation as evidence of divine wisdom, fostering gratitude and consciousness of dependence upon the Creator.
Related Ayahs
إِنَّ لَكَ أَلَّا تَجُوعَ فِيهَا وَلَا تَعْرَىٰ
Indeed, it is [promised] for you not to be hungry therein or be unclothed.
وَإِن يَتَفَرَّقَا يُغْنِ ٱللَّهُ كُلًّا مِّن سَعَتِهِۦ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ وَٰسِعًا حَكِيمًا
But if they separate [by divorce], Allāh will enrich each [of them] from His abundance. And ever is Allāh Encompassing and Wise.
وَأَنزَلْنَا مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءًۢ بِقَدَرٍ فَأَسْكَنَّـٰهُ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِنَّا عَلَىٰ ذَهَابٍۭ بِهِۦ لَقَـٰدِرُونَ
And We have sent down rain from the sky in a measured amount and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are Able to take it away.
هُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءً ۖ لَّكُم مِّنْهُ شَرَابٌ وَمِنْهُ شَجَرٌ فِيهِ تُسِيمُونَ
It is He who sends down rain from the sky; from it is drink and from it is foliage in which you pasture [animals].