Surah-95 (Surah Wat-Tin) - The Fig
The Tafsir of Surah Wat-Tin waz-Zaytun (chapter 95)
Which was revealed in Makkah
The recitation of Surat At-Tin in the prayer while traveling
Malik and Shu'bah narrated from Adi bin Thabit, who narrated that Al-Bara bin Azib said, "The Prophet (pbuh) used to recite in one of his Rakahs while traveling 'At-Tin waz-Zaytun' (Surah At-Tin), and I have never heard anyone with a nicer voice or recitation than him." The group has recorded this Hadith in their books.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
1) By At-Tin and Az-Zaytun. (By the Fig and the Olive)
2) By Tur Sinin. (By Mount Sinai)
3) By this city of security.
4) Indeed, We created man in the best form.
5) Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low.
6) Except those who believe and do righteous deeds. Then they shall have a reward without end.
7) Then what causes you to deny after this the Recompense?
8) Is not Allah the best of judges?
The Explanation of At-tin
Al-awfi reported from Ibn Abbas that what is meant by At-tin is the Masjid of Nuh that was built upon Mount Al-Judi. Mujahid said, "It is this fig that you have".
The Explanation of Az-Zaytun
Ka'b Al-Ahbar, Qatadah, Ibn Zayd and others have said, "It is the Masjid of Jerusalem (Bayt Al-Maqdis)." Mujahid and 'Ikrimah said, "It is this olve which you press (to extract the oil).
The Explanation of Tur Sinin
Ka'b Al-Ahbar and several others have said, "It is the mountain upon which Allah spoke to Musa"
The Explanation of the city of security
meaning Makkah. This was said by Ibn Abbas, Mujahid, 'Ikrimah, Al-Hasan, Ibrahim An-Nakha'i, Ibn Zayd and Ka'b Al-Ahbar. There is no difference of opinion about this. Some of the Imams have said that these are three different places, and that Allah sent a Messenger to each of them the Leading Messengers, who delieverd the Great Codes of Law.
The first place is that of the fig anf the olive, which was Jerusalem, where Allah sent Isa bin Maryam (Jesus son of Mary). The second place is Mount Sinin, which is Mount Sinai where Allah spoke to Musa bin Imran (Moses). The third place is Makkah, and it is the city of security in which Muhammed (pbuh) was sent. They have said that these three places are mentioned at the end of the Tawrah (Torah). The verse says, "Allah has come from Mount Sinai - meaning the one upon which Allah spoke to Musa bin Imran (Moses); and shined from Sa'ir - meaning the mountain of Jerusalem from which Allah sent Isa bin Maryam (Jesus); and appeared from the mountains of Faran - meaning the mountains of Makkah from which Allah sent Muhammed (pbuh)."
Thus, He mentioned them in order to inform about them based upon their order of existence in time. This is why He swore by a noble, then by a nobler place, and then by a place that is the nobler than both of them.
Man becoming Lowly even though He was created in the Best Form and the Result of that.
(95:4) "Indeed, We created man in the best form"
This is the subject being sworn about, and it is that Allah created man in the best image and form, standing upright with straight limbs that He beautified.
(95:5) "Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low"
meaning, to the Hellfire. This was said by Mujahid, Abu Al-Aliyah, Al-Hasan, Ibn Zayd and others. Then after this attractiveness and beauty, their destination will be to the Hell-fire if they disobey Allah and belie the Messengers. This is why Allah says,
(95:6) "Except those who believe and do righteous deeds. Then they shall have a reward without end."
meaning that those who believe and do righteous deeds are not the lowest of the low but instead will have endless reward.
(95:7) "Then what causes you to deny after this the Recompense?"
After referring to the creation of man in perfect shape, the surah poses a question. As man knows about his creation from nothing, what causes him to deny the Day of Resurrection? The Creator who created him once is capable of bringing him to life again after his death.
(95:8) "Is not Allah the best of judges?"
The surah finally, in the form of a question, emphasizes that Allah is the wisest of judges. In order that He should not do injustice, He will have the Day of Judgment. According to a hadith, Abu Huraira said that one, after reciting the last verse, should say "Wa ana ala dhalika min ash-shahidin" (No doubt, and I testify to it)
This is the end of the Tafsir of Surah wat-tin waz-Zaytun and all praise and thanks are due to Allah.
Which was revealed in Makkah
The recitation of Surat At-Tin in the prayer while traveling
Malik and Shu'bah narrated from Adi bin Thabit, who narrated that Al-Bara bin Azib said, "The Prophet (pbuh) used to recite in one of his Rakahs while traveling 'At-Tin waz-Zaytun' (Surah At-Tin), and I have never heard anyone with a nicer voice or recitation than him." The group has recorded this Hadith in their books.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
1) By At-Tin and Az-Zaytun. (By the Fig and the Olive)
2) By Tur Sinin. (By Mount Sinai)
3) By this city of security.
4) Indeed, We created man in the best form.
5) Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low.
6) Except those who believe and do righteous deeds. Then they shall have a reward without end.
7) Then what causes you to deny after this the Recompense?
8) Is not Allah the best of judges?
The Explanation of At-tin
Al-awfi reported from Ibn Abbas that what is meant by At-tin is the Masjid of Nuh that was built upon Mount Al-Judi. Mujahid said, "It is this fig that you have".
The Explanation of Az-Zaytun
Ka'b Al-Ahbar, Qatadah, Ibn Zayd and others have said, "It is the Masjid of Jerusalem (Bayt Al-Maqdis)." Mujahid and 'Ikrimah said, "It is this olve which you press (to extract the oil).
The Explanation of Tur Sinin
Ka'b Al-Ahbar and several others have said, "It is the mountain upon which Allah spoke to Musa"
The Explanation of the city of security
meaning Makkah. This was said by Ibn Abbas, Mujahid, 'Ikrimah, Al-Hasan, Ibrahim An-Nakha'i, Ibn Zayd and Ka'b Al-Ahbar. There is no difference of opinion about this. Some of the Imams have said that these are three different places, and that Allah sent a Messenger to each of them the Leading Messengers, who delieverd the Great Codes of Law.
The first place is that of the fig anf the olive, which was Jerusalem, where Allah sent Isa bin Maryam (Jesus son of Mary). The second place is Mount Sinin, which is Mount Sinai where Allah spoke to Musa bin Imran (Moses). The third place is Makkah, and it is the city of security in which Muhammed (pbuh) was sent. They have said that these three places are mentioned at the end of the Tawrah (Torah). The verse says, "Allah has come from Mount Sinai - meaning the one upon which Allah spoke to Musa bin Imran (Moses); and shined from Sa'ir - meaning the mountain of Jerusalem from which Allah sent Isa bin Maryam (Jesus); and appeared from the mountains of Faran - meaning the mountains of Makkah from which Allah sent Muhammed (pbuh)."
Thus, He mentioned them in order to inform about them based upon their order of existence in time. This is why He swore by a noble, then by a nobler place, and then by a place that is the nobler than both of them.
Man becoming Lowly even though He was created in the Best Form and the Result of that.
(95:4) "Indeed, We created man in the best form"
This is the subject being sworn about, and it is that Allah created man in the best image and form, standing upright with straight limbs that He beautified.
(95:5) "Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low"
meaning, to the Hellfire. This was said by Mujahid, Abu Al-Aliyah, Al-Hasan, Ibn Zayd and others. Then after this attractiveness and beauty, their destination will be to the Hell-fire if they disobey Allah and belie the Messengers. This is why Allah says,
(95:6) "Except those who believe and do righteous deeds. Then they shall have a reward without end."
meaning that those who believe and do righteous deeds are not the lowest of the low but instead will have endless reward.
(95:7) "Then what causes you to deny after this the Recompense?"
After referring to the creation of man in perfect shape, the surah poses a question. As man knows about his creation from nothing, what causes him to deny the Day of Resurrection? The Creator who created him once is capable of bringing him to life again after his death.
(95:8) "Is not Allah the best of judges?"
The surah finally, in the form of a question, emphasizes that Allah is the wisest of judges. In order that He should not do injustice, He will have the Day of Judgment. According to a hadith, Abu Huraira said that one, after reciting the last verse, should say "Wa ana ala dhalika min ash-shahidin" (No doubt, and I testify to it)
This is the end of the Tafsir of Surah wat-tin waz-Zaytun and all praise and thanks are due to Allah.
posted by Abz at 10:41 AM
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No doubt n I testify tht ALLAH is the best JUDGE.
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