Journey through the Qur’an:Juz 30

Tafseer Surah at-Tin

We have learned that whenever Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala begins a Surah an oath this indicates significance of the matter. As we read in the overview the explanation to why Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala swears by figs and olives, and places are numerous. About the tin and zaytoun, Al-‘Awfi reported from Ibn ‘Abbas radhiAllahu ‘anhu…

Surah at-Tin – An Overview

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Name: The Surah has been so named after the very first word at-tin. Period of Revelation: Makkan Theme and Subject Matter The basic fact outlined in this Surah is that Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala has given man an upright nature. This is essentially…