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More than 60 species of plants mentioned in the Holy Quran, Hadith and Sunnah.
The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG) contains more than 60 species of plants cited in the Holy Qur’an and Hadith. While some of these plants are common and widely used, others are less well known. This is where the Qur’anic Botanic Garden – a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development -comes in,as a center specialized in preserving these plants, raising awareness about them, highlighting their characteristics, and explaining them in an accessible waythrough the prism of modern science. QBG collected the plant species that were cited in the Holy Qur’an and the Noble Hadith, and divided them into three groups according to the environments and natural habitats in which they grow. They were documented using their scientific names, as well as their local names, in an inventory that is considered the first of its kind. QBG then publishedan illustrated book – the first of its kind – that includes all of the plants cited in the Holy Qur’an and the Prophet’s Hadith, as an essential reference for researchers and other interested parties.
Click here to view the illustrated book from the publications section of the Qur’anic Botanic Garden, or click here to view a table containing all of the plants cited in the Holy Qur’an and Hadith.
QBGis home to some 60 plant species, 19 of which have been cited in the Holy Qur’an, and 54 of which appear in the Prophet’s Sunnah and the Hadith. Fifteen of these plants are frequently cited in both the Holy Qur’an and the Prophet’s Hadith. The Prophet’s Sunnah alone cited 37 plant species which are not cited in the Holy Qur’an. With the exception of the plants of the People of Fire (Zaqum and Darei), the Qur’an alone mentioned five species of plants not cited in the Hadith of the Prophet, namely, figs, pumpkin, pitted talcum, lentils, and ginger.
The following is a table of plants that are cited in both the Holy Qur’an and the Hadith
Scientific Name: Acacia oerfota (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Arabic Name: العُرفُط
English Name: Acacia
Growth form: Acacia oerfota is a perennial deserty shrub....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle was fond of honey...
Scientific Name: Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
Arabic Name: الصَّبر
English Name: Aloe
Growth form: Aloe is a perennial herb. Stem-less or very short-...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Nubaih b. Wabb reported: We went with Aban b. Uthman (in ...
Scientific Name: Aquilaria malaccensis Lam
Arabic Name: الألَُوَّة / العود
English Name: Aloewood / Agarwood
Growth form: Aquilaria is a large evergreen tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
by Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “The first grou...
Scientific Name: Malus domestica Borkh. nom
Arabic Name: التُفَّاح
English Name: Apple
Growth form: The apple tree is a deciduous tree, generally stan...
Citation in the Quran:
Tofah “Apple” is not...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari: “Abu Talib departed to ...
Scientific Name: Commiphora gileadensis (L.) C. Chr.
Arabic Name: الْبَشَامِ / بلسان مكي
English Name: Balm of Gilead tree
Growth form: Bisham "Balm of Gilead" is a dioecious small tree ...
Citation in the Quran:
The word Bisahm is not mentioned...
Citation in the Hadith:
We prayed Friday, then the people joined together around ...
Scientific Name: Musa X paradisiaca L. (pro sp.)
Arabic Name: الطلْح المنْضُود / المَوْز
English Name: Banana
Growth form: Banana is a large herbal plant....
Citation in the Quran:
Talh is referred to once in the ...
Citation in the Hadith:
Banana is not mentioned in the Hadith.
...Scientific Name: Hordeum vulgare L.
Arabic Name: الشَّعِير
English Name: Barley
Growth form: Barley is annual cereal grass....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Ibn Umar: Allah’s Apostle enjoined the paym...
Scientific Name: Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.
Arabic Name: الْحَنْظَل
English Name: Bitter gourd / Colocynth
Growth form: Colocynth is a perennial, procumbent herb....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Abu Musa: The Prophet said, “And the exampl...
Scientific Name: Nigella sativa L.
Arabic Name: الحَبَة السَوْداء
English Name: Black cumin / Black seeds
Growth form: Black cumin is an annual herbaceous erect plant....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Apostle sa...
Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.
Arabic Name: اليَقْطين
English Name: Bottle gourd/Calabash
Growth form: Bottle gourd "Yaqtin" is an annual climber or a vi...
Citation in the Quran:
Yaqtin is mentioned once in the ...
Citation in the Hadith:
The plant is not mentioned in the Hadith .
...Scientific Name: Buxus dioica Forssk.
Arabic Name: الكَتَم
English Name: Buxus/ Katam hair dye
Growth form: Katam is an evergreen shrub or small tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by AbuDharr: The Prophet (Peace and Blessing be ...
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon schoenanthus Spreng.
Arabic Name: الإذْخر
English Name: Camel grass
Growth form: Cymopogon is perennial aromatic grass....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Prophet said, ‘Allah h...
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon schoenanthus Spreng.
Arabic Name: الجَليل
English Name: Camel grass/ Desert bunchgrass
Growth form: Panicum is a desert perennial grass....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by ‘Aisha: When Allah’s Apostle reached Medi...
Scientific Name: Dryobalanops aromatica CF Gaertn.
Arabic Name: الكافور
English Name: Camphor tree /Camphor Gum
Growth form: Camphor tree "Kafur" is a large evergreen tree. Th...
Citation in the Quran:
Kafur is mentioned once in the H...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Um ‘Atiyya: Allah’s Apostle came to us an...
Scientific Name: Typha latifolia
Arabic Name: الحَفَأْ
English Name: Cattail/ Bulrush
Growth form: Cattail is an aquatic, perennial rhizomatous herb ...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Abu Hazim: Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi, was a...
Scientific Name: Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
Arabic Name: السِّدْر
English Name: Christ thorn
Growth form: Christ thorn "Sidr" is a shrub, or evergreen tall ...
Citation in the Quran:
Sidr and its derivatives have be...
Citation in the Hadith:
Umm ‘Atiyya reported: the Apostle of Allah (may peace b...
Scientific Name: Citrus medica var. cedrata Risso
Arabic Name: الأُتْرُج / تُرُنْج
English Name: Citron melon
Growth form: Citron is a perennial shrub or tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Abu Musa narrated: The Prophet Muhammad PBUH said; “The...
Scientific Name: Cheilocostus speciosus (J. König) C.D. Specht
Arabic Name: القُسْط
English Name: Costus / Crepe ginger
Growth form: Kust root is a tropical perennial herb....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Anas; that he was asked about the wages of th...
Scientific Name: Cuminum cyminum L.
Arabic Name: السَّنُوت / الكمون
English Name: Cumin
Growth form: Cumin plant is a small annual herb....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Umm Salamah: the Messenger of Allah peace be ...
Scientific Name: Phoenix dactylifera L
Arabic Name: النَّخيل
English Name: Date palm tree
Growth form: The Date Palm is a perennial, dioecious tree (i.e ...
Citation in the Quran:
The Nakhl and its derivatives ap...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: Allah’s Apostle said, “Among...
Scientific Name: Astragalus spinosus (Forssk.) Muschl.
Arabic Name: القَتَاد
English Name: Desert thorn
Growth form: Desert thorn ”Qatad” is a perennial extremely ...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Ibn ‘Abbas reported that the Prophet said: “There wil...
Scientific Name: Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Arabic Name: القَّرْظْ
English Name: Dyeing Acacia / Gum Arabica tree
Growth form: Dyeing Acacia "Qarz" an evergreen Tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Qarz is mentined in the Hdith of Ibn Abass referring to t...
Scientific Name: Ficus carica L.
Arabic Name: التّين
English Name: Edible Fig
Growth form: The edible fig plant is a deciduous shrub or small...
Citation in the Quran:
At-Tin or fig has been mentioned...
Citation in the Hadith:
Fig is not mentioned in the Hadith.
...Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris L.
Arabic Name: السِّلْق
English Name: Garden beet/Beetroot
Growth form: Garden beet is an annual herb....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Sahl Bin Sad says: “We used to be happy on Fridays, for...
Scientific Name: Allium porrum L.
Arabic Name: الكُرَّاث
English Name: Garden leek
Growth form: Leek is an edible biennial plant....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade eat...
Scientific Name: Allium sativum L.
Arabic Name: الثُّوْم
English Name: Garlic
Growth form: Garlic is an annual, bulbous plant. ...
Citation in the Quran:
Fum or Garlic is mentioned one t...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: The Prophet said, “Whoe...
Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Arabic Name: الزَّنْجَبيل
English Name: Ginger/cooking ginger
Growth form: Ginger is a perennial herb....
Citation in the Quran:
The word Zanjabil “ginger&...
Citation in the Hadith:
Ginger is not mentioned in the Hadith .
...Scientific Name: Vitis vinifera L.
Arabic Name: العِنَب
English Name: Grape
Growth form: Grape is a deciduous climber shrub or tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The word Inab “grape”...
Citation in the Hadith:
Raisins (Zabib); the dried grape is mentioned in Hadith. ...
Scientific Name: Datura stramonium
Arabic Name: الضريع
English Name: Hell’s plant
Growth form: Dhari' is a perennial low- shrub...
Citation in the Quran:
The word Dhari’ is mention...
Citation in the Hadith:
The plant is not mentioned in the Hadith .
...Scientific Name: Lawsonia inermis L.
Arabic Name: الْحِنَّاء
English Name: Henna
Growth form: Henna is a shrub or small tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by AbuDharr: The Prophet (Peace and Blessing be ...
Scientific Name: Lens culinaris Medik.
Arabic Name: العَدَس
English Name: Lentil
Growth form: Lentil is annual bushy herb with erect, semierect ...
Citation in the Quran:
Adas is mentioned one time in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
The plant is not mentioned in the Hadith .
...Scientific Name: Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J. Koch
Arabic Name: الخَرْدل
English Name: Mustard
Growth form: Mustard is an annual herb....
Citation in the Quran:
The word khardal “mustard&...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri: The Prophet said, “When...
Scientific Name: Olea europaea L.
Arabic Name: الزَّيْتون
English Name: Olive
Growth form: Olive is an evergreen tree....
Citation in the Quran:
Zaytun “olive” appea...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Apostle “Eat...
Scientific Name: Allium cepa L.
Arabic Name: البَصَل
English Name: Onion
Growth form: Onion is an annual, bulbous plant....
Citation in the Quran:
Basal or onion is mentioned one ...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: The Prophet said, “W...
Scientific Name: Cupressus sempervirens
Arabic Name: الأرَْزةَ
English Name: Pencil pins / Mediterranean Cypress
Growth form: Pencil pins or Mediterranean Cypress is an evergre...
Citation in the Quran:
The word Arzah “pencil pin...
Citation in the Hadith:
Ka’b reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be up...
Scientific Name: Punica granatum L.
Arabic Name: الرُمَّان
English Name: Pomegranate
Growth form: Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree...
Citation in the Quran:
The word Rumman ” pomegran...
Citation in the Hadith:
An-Nawwas b. Sam’an reported that Allah’s Messenger (...
Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima Duchesne
Arabic Name: الدُبَّاء
English Name: Pumpkin
Growth form: Pumpkin is an annual, monoecious, trailing or clim...
Citation in the Quran:
The word Duba’a “pumpkin...
Citation in the Hadith:
Anas bin. Malik reported: A tailor invited Allah’s Mess...
Scientific Name: Mallotus philippensis
Arabic Name: الوَرْس
English Name: Red Kamala / Kamala tree
Growth form: Kamala plant "Warrs" is a small to medium- sized m...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: A person asked Allah’s Apostle...
Scientific Name: Oryza sativa
Arabic Name: الأرَزُ
English Name: Rice
Growth form: Rice is an annual cereal grass....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Ibn Umar: Allah’s Apostle said, “Once thr...
Scientific Name: Carthamus tinctorius L.
Arabic Name: العُصْفُر
English Name: Safflower
Growth form: Safflower is an annual, herbaceous plant....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Ibn ‘Umar said “the Messenger of PBUH forbade the maf...
Scientific Name: Crocus sativus L.
Arabic Name: الزَّعْفَران
English Name: Saffron/Saffron crocus
Growth form: Saffron is a perennial or an annual corm....
Citation in the Quran:
The word Za’afran “s...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Umar: A person stood up and a...
Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum L.
Arabic Name: السِّمْسِم
English Name: Sesame
Growth form: True Sesame is an annual herbaceous plant....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Jabir b. ‘Abdullah was sitting near a column narrating ...
Scientific Name: Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Sm.
Arabic Name: الزَّرْنَب
English Name: Shampoo ginger / Pinecone ginger
Growth form: Shampoo ginger is a perennial herb...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
‘A’isha reported that (one day) there sat together el...
Scientific Name: Cucumis melo L. subsp. melo var. flexuosus (L.) Naudin
Arabic Name: القِثَّاء
English Name: Snake cucumber/ hairy cucumber
Growth form: Snake cucumber is an annual prostrate plant....
Citation in the Quran:
Qithaa is mentioned one time in ...
Citation in the Hadith:
‘Abdullah b. Ja’far reported: I saw Allah’s Messeng...
Scientific Name: Neurada procumbens L.
Arabic Name: السَّعْدَان
English Name: Spiny Fruit
Growth form: Spiny fruit plant is a desert, annual creeping her...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Sa’adan has been mentioned in the Hadith described the ...
Scientific Name: Zilla spinosa (L.) Prantl.
Arabic Name: الشُّبرُم
English Name: Spiny Zilla
Growth form: Spiny zilla is a spiny desert shrub....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Umm Salamah: the Messenger of Allah peace be ...
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum L.
Arabic Name: الرَّيْحَان
English Name: Sweet basil
Growth form: Basil is an evergreen herbaceous perennial plant....
Citation in the Quran:
The word Ar-Rayhan “basil&...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Abu Musa: The Prophet said, “and the exampl...
Scientific Name: Acorus calamus L.
Arabic Name: الذَّريرَة
English Name: Sweet flag/Calamus
Growth form: Sweet flag is a semi-aquatic herbaceous plant....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by ‘Aisha; during the last Pilgrimage Hajjat-a...
Scientific Name: Tamarix aphylla (L.) H. Karst.
Arabic Name: الأثْل / الطَرْفاء
English Name: Tamarisk
Growth form: Tamarisk is an evergreen shrub or tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The word Athl “Tamarisk...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Abu Hazim: Some men came to Sahl bin Sad to a...
Scientific Name: Nitraria retusa (Forssk.) Asch
Arabic Name: الغَرْقد
English Name: The tree of Jews
Growth form: Nitraria retusa "Gharqad" is a salt-tolerant deser...
Citation in the Quran:
Gharqad is not mentioned in the ...
Citation in the Hadith:
Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (Peace Be Upon H...
Scientific Name: Salvadora persica
Arabic Name: الآراك / السِّوَاك
English Name:
Growth form: Arak is an evergreen, shrub or small tree....
Citation in the Quran:
The word Khamt “fruits of ...
Citation in the Hadith:
The Toothbrush tree has been mentioned in the Hadith ...
Scientific Name: Senna alexandrina
Arabic Name: السَّنَا / السَّنَامَكي
English Name: True Senna
Growth form: True senna "Sanna" is a perennial herbaceous under...
Citation in the Quran:
The word Sanna is not mentioned ...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Umm Salamah: the Messenger of Allah peace be ...
Scientific Name: Terfezia
Arabic Name: الكَمْأَةُ
English Name: Truffle
Growth form: A truffle is not a true plant; it is the fruiting ...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Said bin Zaid:I heard the Prophet Saying, T...
Scientific Name: Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Arabic Name: السَّمُر
English Name: Umbrella thorn
Growth form: Umbrella thorn is an armed desert tree or shrub....
Citation in the Quran:
The name of the plant is not men...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated Jubair bin Mutim:That while he was with Allahs A...
Scientific Name: Vachellia tortilis
Arabic Name: الطَلْح
English Name: Umbrella Thorn
Growth form: Umbrella thorn is a medium umbrella-shaped tree...
Citation in the Quran:
Talh “Umbrella thorn”...
Citation in the Hadith:
Fadalah Bin Ubaid Said, I heard Omar Bin Al-Khatab says, ...
Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
Arabic Name: البِطِيخ
English Name: Watermelon
Growth form: Watermelon is an annual trailing, vine-like flower...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Narrated by Aisha, Ummul Mu’minin: The Apostle of Allah...
Scientific Name: Triticum aestivum L.
Arabic Name: الحِنْطة - البُرّ
English Name: Wheat
Growth form: Wheat is an annual cereal grass....
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Abu Huraira (Allaah be pleased with him)reported Allaahs ...
Scientific Name: Artemisia herba-alba
Arabic Name: الثَّغَامَة / شيح
English Name: White wormwood
Growth form: White wormwood is a strongly aromatic, perennial s...
Citation in the Quran:
The plant is not mentioned in th...
Citation in the Hadith:
Jabir reported that when Abu Qubafa (father of Abu Bakr) ...
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