What is the interpretation of the verse: "Then eat of all fruits" in Surat An-Nahl, knowing that bees do not eat fruits but rather suck the nectar of flowers?
This verse illustrates the greatness of Allah’s creation and management of bees, and refutes the specious argument raised concerning (كلي من كل الثمرات - eat from all fruits) by clarifying the possible meanings of the particle (مِن - from) and the word (كُلّ - all). The particle (مِن) can signify partiality, the beginning of a range, or a statement of kind, all of which are correct and do not conflict, demonstrating the vastness of the Arabic language. The word (كُلّ) may imply generalization or abundance, a usage common in the Holy Quran. Commentators emphasize that (مِن) denotes partiality and that generality is not intended, and that bees eat from flowers and blossoms, and the resulting honey contains healing for people.
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