Plants Mentioned in the Quran

Islam emphasizes protecting the environment as part of our role as Khalifa on Earth. This term translates to “caretaker” or “steward” with the essential understanding that all creation belongs to Allah, and man’s role is that of a caretaker or steward. To underscore this tremendous responsibility of stewardship, throughout the Quran, there are references to the wonders of Allah in the natural world. These reminders serve multiple purposes, including the abundance of Allah’s favours upon us throughout the natural realm – including countless species of plants, animals, insects and more – while also reminding us of our role to honour, cherish and protect these gifts through responsible management, as is required of a steward.

In the spirit of honouring the bounties of Allah throughout the natural world, our team has compiled a list of plant names mentioned in the Quran, with one of their verse references, as some plant names are mentioned more than once in the Quran. We welcome parents, educators, and anyone curious to learn, reflect upon and share these names with their community!

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Plants in the Quran