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How many fruits are mentioned in the Holy Quran, and what is the meaning of Tasneem?

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The Holy Quran mentions grapes, dates, figs, Talh (which is the banana tree), pomegranates, and lote trees (sidr). Scholars have differed regarding counting pomegranate among fruits. Al-Kasani narrated from Abu Hanifa that he was of the opinion that one who swore not to eat fruit and then ate pomegranate would not be breaking his oath, while Abu Yusuf and Muhammad differed with him.

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