بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ الْمَلِكِ الْقُدُّوسِ السَّلَامِ
1446 - رَمَضَان الْمُعَظَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ الْمُهَيْمِنِ الْعَزِيزِ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Meaning of Nakhl - Islamic Dictionary
Nakhl
DIAMOND ROAD WEATHER

Nakhl

نخل
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Nakhl (The Date Palm) is frequently mentioned in the Quran and Hadith as a blessed tree. The Prophet (PBUH) compared a good Muslim to a date palm because every part of it is useful, and it remains firm and fruitful. Date palms provided the staple food and building materials for the early community in Medina. To this day, the date palm is a symbol of resilience, generosity, and the bounties of Allah, particularly during Ramadan when dates are used to break the fast (Iftar).

Category: Quranic Nature

Reference: Quran 19:23

Added: February 23, 2026

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