What does « Ttīn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ttīn (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

Ttīn

Root: ت - ن

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ttīn

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.

Ttīn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah At-Tin : 1 Meccan

﴿وَٱلتِّينِ وَٱلزَّيْتُونِ﴾

By the fig and the olive

Words from the same root as Ttīn

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Ttīn » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ttīn

Ttīn in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Ttīn

What does « Ttīn » mean in the Quran?