The Holy Quran 23:20 — Surah Al-Mu'minun

Arabic text

وَشَجَرَةً تَخْرُجُ مِن طُورِ سَيْنَآءَ تَنۢبُتُ بِٱلدُّهْنِ وَصِبْغٍ لِّلْـَٔاكِلِينَ

Translation

(We have also created) A certain tree (the olive tree) that grows from Mount Sinai, bearing oil (for burning in lamps and for medicinal uses) and (it is also used for cooking, producing an excellent) gravy for those who wish to eat (it).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The merit and nobility of the olive: that is, the olive tree, from which oil is obtained that is used for massage and other purposes, and which people in many countries use in place of a relish with their bread.

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