التين

At-Tin

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The Fig

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8 verses

Context

A Meccan surah of 8 verses, At-Tin takes its name from the oaths by the fig and the olive, symbols of sacred lands (Palestine and Syria according to scholars of exegesis).

Main themes

At-Tin affirms that Allah created mankind in the best form, but those who stray from the right path are reduced to the lowest of the low. Only virtuous believers receive an endless reward.

Learning tip

Explain to your child that Allah created them in the best form, and that this beauty is preserved through good deeds and good character.

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

1
وَٱلتِّينِ وَٱلزَّيْتُونِ

By the fig and the olive1

2
وَطُورِ سِينِينَ

And [by] Mount Sinai

3
وَهَـٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدِ ٱلْأَمِينِ

And [by] this secure city [i.e., Makkah],

4
لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ فِىٓ أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ

We have certainly created man in the best of stature;1

5
ثُمَّ رَدَدْنَـٰهُ أَسْفَلَ سَـٰفِلِينَ

Then We return him to the lowest of the low,1

6
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ فَلَهُمْ أَجْرٌ غَيْرُ مَمْنُونٍ

Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds, for they will have a reward uninterrupted.

7
فَمَا يُكَذِّبُكَ بَعْدُ بِٱلدِّينِ

So what yet causes you to deny the Recompense?1

8
أَلَيْسَ ٱللَّهُ بِأَحْكَمِ ٱلْحَـٰكِمِينَ

Is not Allāh the most just of judges?

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