Surah Al-A'la
Paper-cut picture from Surah Al-A'la: a meadow in two halves, fresh green grass with grazing sheep on one side, dry dark brown stubble on the other, soft light
Al-A'la 87:4–5

The green pasture

وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَخْرَجَ ٱلْمَرْعَىٰ ٤ فَجَعَلَهُۥ غُثَآءً أَحْوَىٰ ٥

Surah mind map
The meaning, simply

And Allah is the One who brings out the green pasture, then turns it dry and dark.

Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.

Words to understand
ٱلْمَرْعَىٰ
green pasture
غُثَآءً أَحْوَىٰ
dry dark stubble
Think with me

What happens to green grass in summer? What does it teach us about this world?

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