وَٱلَّذِى هُوَ يُطْعِمُنِى وَيَسْقِينِ 79
Translations
And it is He who feeds me and gives me drink.
Transliteration
Wa-alladhī huwa yut'imunī wa-yasqīn
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah is part of Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham's) supplication where he expresses gratitude to Allah for sustenance and provision. The phrase affirms that it is Allah alone who provides food and drink, emphasizing complete dependence on the Divine for all material needs. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note that this reflects the core Islamic principle of Tawhīd (monotheism), recognizing that all blessings and provisions come exclusively from Allah.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within Surah Ash-Shu'ara, a Meccan chapter that recounts stories of the prophets. The ayah is part of Prophet Ibrahim's supplication (26:77-79) where he declares his monotheistic beliefs and disassociates himself from idolatry. This context reflects the surah's theme of prophetic testimony to divine oneness, spoken in the early Meccan period when the Prophet Muhammad and believers faced opposition for rejecting polytheism.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best supplication is the supplication of Du'a of Ibrahim (Abraham)' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi). Additionally, the Prophet emphasized gratitude for provisions: 'Whoever among you wakes up secure in his family, healthy in his body, and has food for the day, it is as if the whole world has been given to him' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that all material blessings—food, drink, and every sustenance—come from Allah alone, and acknowledging this truth cultivates humility and gratitude. In practical terms, it teaches us to recognize the source of our provision and to invoke Allah's name when eating or drinking, transforming daily acts into spiritual remembrance.