Surah Maryam
Chapter 19 · Verse 25 · Revealed in Makkah
“And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
What was said to Her after the Birth
Some reciters read the Ayah as,
مَنْ تَحْتِهَا
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
سَرِیّاً The literal meaning of the word سَرِی appearing in verse 24 is a small canal. Allah Ta’ ala caused a small stream to flow at the moment either by his direct command or through Sayyidna Jibra'il (علیہ السلام) . There are reports supporting both these probabilities. It is worth noting here that while describing the means to bring consolation to Sayyidah Maryam (علیہا السلام) water was mentioned first and then date as something to eat
What does this verse bring up for you today?