At-Tin 95:1–3
The fig and the olive
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
وَٱلتِّينِ وَٱلزَّيْتُونِ ١ وَطُورِ سِينِينَ ٢ وَهَٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدِ ٱلْأَمِينِ ٣
The meaning, simply
Allah swears by the fig and the olive, two well-known fruits, by Mount Sinai, where Allah spoke to Musa, peace be upon him, and by this safe city, Makkah.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 16 October 2026.
Words to understand
- وَٱلتِّينِ
- the fig
- وَٱلزَّيْتُونِ
- the olive
- وَطُورِ سِينِينَ
- Mount Sinai
- ٱلْبَلَدِ ٱلْأَمِينِ
- this secure city: Makkah
Think with me
Have you ever eaten figs or olives? Why do you think Allah swears by useful things like these?