Does the verse: (And a tree that issues from Mount Sinai) refer to the whole of Sinai or only to Mount Tur, bearing in mind that olive trees do not grow around Mount Tur in Sinai, Egypt, or is the mountain mentioned not in Sinai, Egypt?
The verse: (And a tree that springs forth from Mount Sinai, producing oil and a relish for those who eat) refers to the olive tree. Mount Sinai is the mountain from which Moses, peace be upon him, was called, and it is located in Sinai, which was part of Palestine anciently and is geographically part of Egypt today.
The meaning of "springs forth from Mount Sinai" can be interpreted in two ways: 1. That Allah created the first olive trees in Mount Sinai, making this mountain its original habitat due to its suitable nature. 2. That people's first knowledge of the benefits of this tree and its widespread use originated from the olives of Mount Sinai, as oils were brought from the Levant and Palestine.
The purpose of mentioning Mount Sinai is to draw attention to the honor and original provenance of the tree.
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