Surah At-Tin — Ayah 1 (95:1)
وَٱلتِّينِ وَٱلزَّيۡتُونِ ١
English translation (Saheeh International)
By the fig and the olive1
- - Referring to the places known for their production, i.e., Damascus and Jerusalem, respectively. It could also refer to the fig and olive trees or to the fruits themselves.
Brief commentary
Allah takes an oath on the fig and the place it grows, and the olive and the place it grows: the land of Palestine where Jesus (peace be upon him) was sent as a Messenger.