From the ant and the bee to the fig and the olive, from the honey of the bee to the signs in the heavens — the Quran turns again and again to the natural world. This hub gathers the animals, plants and trees, foods and drinks, and the verses on natural phenomena, each with its verse and a short note. Choose a section from the menu.
The Quran mentions creatures great and small — and even names whole surahs after them. Twelve animals of the Quran, each with its verse and a short note.
From the blessed fig and olive to the dreaded tree of Zaqqum — twelve plants and trees the Quran names, with the verse and a short note.
From the manna and quails of the wilderness to the honey of the bee and the dates of the palm — foods the Quran mentions, each with its verse and a short reflection.
The Quran contains numerous verses describing natural phenomena — the development of the embryo, the expansion of the universe, the water cycle, and more. Explore these signs (ayat) that invite reflection on creation.