What does « Fig tree » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Fig tree (تين) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

تين
Fig tree
Root: ت - ن
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Fig tree

Allah says: 'By the fig and the olive' (At-Tîn: 1).

It is said they are two mountains or two fruits.

The fig and olive are two blessed trees mentioned together.

Their mention in the divine oath indicates their importance.

Some exegetes see them as symbols of holy places.

Fig tree in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah At-Tin : 1 Meccan
﴿وَٱلتِّينِ وَٱلزَّيْتُونِ
By the fig and the olive

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