بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ۝ 

 SURAH YASIN (36:34-35)

In the quiet groves and endless vineyards, the delicate grapevine weaves a story of divine provision, resilience, and beauty. In the Qur’an, the grapevine, with its rich fruit and lush greenery, is mentioned as a symbol of Allah’s bounty and as a reminder of the intricate, interconnectedness of creation. Through verses that inspire reflection, grapes are portrayed as earthly blessings and signs of paradise, encouraging us to recognize the beauty in the smallest of fruits and the wisdom behind each creation. Here, the grapevine serves as both sustenance and a call to spiritual contemplation, anchoring believers in a deeper understanding of Allah’s care and compassion.

The Qur’an highlights the grapevine and its fruit in various contexts, emphasizing themes of sustenance, reward, and divine blessings. Below are the verses that mention grapes, along with translations and personal insights on their significance.

1. Surah Al-An'am (6:99)

Arabic:

وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءًۭ فَأَخْرَجْنَا بِهِۦ نَبَاتَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ ۖ فَأَخْرَجْنَا مِنْهُ خَضِرًۭا نُّخْرِجُ مِنْهُ حَبًّۭا مُّتَرَاكِبًۭا ۖ وَمِنَ ٱلنَّخْلِ مِن طَلْعِهَا قِنْوَانٌۭ دَانِيَةٌۭ وَجَنَّـٰتٍۢ مِّنْ أَعْنَابٍۢ وَٱلزَّيْتُونَ وَٱلرُّمَّانَ مُشْتَبِهًۭا وَغَيْرَ مُتَشَـٰبِهٍۢ ۗ ٱنظُرُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰ ثَمَرِهِۦٓ إِذَآ أَثْمَرَ وَيَنْعِهِۦٓ ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكُمْ لَءَايَـٰتٍۢ لِّقَوْمٍۢ يُؤْمِنُونَ ۝

English Translation:

"And He is the One who sends down rain from the sky, then with it We produce all kinds of plants, then We bring forth green stalks from which We produce thick-clustered grain. And from the date palm come clusters hanging low. And gardens of grapevines, olives, and pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at their fruit when they bear fruit and ripen. Indeed, in these are signs for people who believe."—(Surah Al-An'am, 6:99)

Significance:

Here, the grapevine represents sustenance and Allah’s capacity to bring forth life. The imagery of grapes ripening invites reflection on Allah’s generosity and power to transform something as basic as water into rich, nourishing fruits. Grapes, alongside olives and pomegranates, signify the beauty and bounty of creation.

2. Surah Al-An'am (6:141)

Arabic:

وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنشَأَ جَنَّـٰتٍۢ مَّعْرُوشَـٰتٍۢ وَغَيْرَ مَعْرُوشَـٰتٍۢ وَٱلنَّخْلَ وَٱلزَّرْعَ مُخْتَلِفًا أُكُلُهُۥ وَٱلزَّيْتُونَ وَٱلرُّمَّانَ مُتَشَـٰبِهًۭا وَغَيْرَ مُتَشَـٰبِهٍۢ ۚ كُلُوا۟ مِن ثَمَرِهِۦٓ إِذَآ أَثْمَرَ وَءَاتُوا۟ حَقَّهُۥ يَوْمَ حَصَادِهِۦ ۖ وَلَا تُسْرِفُوٓا۟ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ ۝

English Translation:

"And He is the One who produces gardens, both trellised and untrellised, and date palms, and crops of different u, and olives and pomegranates, similar yet varied. Eat from their fruit when they bear fruit, but pay their due on the day of harvest, and do not be wasteful, for indeed, He does not like the wasteful." —(Surah Al-An'am, 6:141)

Significance:

This verse reminds believers to cherish and share the blessings Allah provides, including grapes. Grapevines represent abundance and remind us of the importance of gratitude, charity, and moderation in all we do. This verse also underscores social responsibility, calling believers to acknowledge Allah’s provisions through giving.

3. Surah An-Nahl (16:11)

Arabic:

يُنۢبِتُ لَكُم بِهِ ٱلزَّرْعَ وَٱلزَّيْتُونَ وَٱلنَّخِيلَ وَٱلْأَعْنَـٰبَ وَمِن كُلِّ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ ۗ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَءَايَةًۭ لِّقَوْمٍۢ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ ۝

English Translation:

"With it He causes crops to grow for you, and the olive, the date palm, the grapevine, and all kinds of fruit. Indeed, in that is a sign for people who give thought." —(Surah An-Nahl, 16:11)

Significance:

Grapes are mentioned as signs for those who reflect. This verse shows Allah’s grace in providing not only sustenance but also beauty and variety in what we consume. Here, grapes encourage contemplation of Allah’s care in creation and serve as a reminder of the intricate beauty Allah provides in the world.

4. Surah Yasin (36:34-35)

Arabic:

وَجَعَلْنَا فِيهَا جَنَّاتٍ مِّن نَّخِيلٍ وَأَعْنَابٍ وَفَجَّرْنَا فِيهَا مِنَ الْعُيُونِ ۝ لِيَأْكُلُوا مِن ثَمَرِهِ وَمَا عَمِلَتْهُ أَيْدِيهِمْ ۖ أَفَلَا يَشْكُرُونَ۝

English Translation:

"And We placed therein gardens of date palms and grapevines and caused springs to gush forth within them, that they may eat of His fruit. And their hands have not produced it, so will they not be grateful?"—(Surah Yasin, 36:34-35)

Significance:

Here, grapevines are shown as reminders of Allah’s mercy and provision, inviting gratitude. The verse emphasizes that human beings do not create these fruits on their own; they are gifted by Allah’s hands, signifying that life’s blessings should inspire humble recognition of Allah’s role in our sustenance.

Through the grapevine, Allah illustrates themes of gratitude, reflection, and the boundless blessings He provides. These verses show grapes as a testament to Allah’s creativity, a reminder to avoid wastefulness, and a call to honor Allah through appreciation of nature. Grapes, in their simplicity, become symbols of paradise, earthly joy, and spiritual richness, inspiring believers to marvel at the intricacies of Allah’s creation.