The Holy Quran 13:4 — Surah Ar-Ra'd

Arabic text

وَفِى ٱلْأَرْضِ قِطَعٌ مُّتَجَـٰوِرَٰتٌ وَجَنَّـٰتٌ مِّنْ أَعْنَـٰبٍ وَزَرْعٌ وَنَخِيلٌ صِنْوَانٌ وَغَيْرُ صِنْوَانٍ يُسْقَىٰ بِمَآءٍ وَٰحِدٍ وَنُفَضِّلُ بَعْضَهَا عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ فِى ٱلْأُكُلِ ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَـٰتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَعْقِلُونَ

Translation

On the earth there are neighbouring tracts of land (that have opposing characteristics despite being next to each other), orchards of grapes, plantations and date palms, some of which grow in clusters while others do not (they stand alone). All (the grapes, plantations and date palms) are irrigated by one (the same) water (yet the results are so diverse). (In addition to the various types and appearances of these plants) We accord distinction (excellence) to one over the other in eating (in texture, taste and nutritional value). Verily in this are Aayaat (signs) for those who understand (by which they can recognise Allaah).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Signs of Almighty Allah in the blessings of the earth: in contrast to the lofty heavens, the lowly earth is mentioned. Together with the heavens, the moon and the sun were described: each has its own course and each its separate task. What the hot and intense rays of the one accomplish cannot be achieved by the cool and gentle light of the other.

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