Transliteration:( Eelaafihim rihlatash shitaaa'i wassaif )
2. The holy city of Makkah is surrounded by mountains. It was a desert-like sandy territory where there was no growth of any type. The wealth obtained from the period of Hajj was not sufficient for the people for a year. Therefore, during the winter season they would send trade caravans to Yemen and during summer to Syria. These caravans were very dear to the Quraish and since they were possessors of the above-mentioned attributes, robbers did not attack them en route to those destinations. Wherever these caravans would stop, the others would treat them generously and shower gifts on them. Thus, due to these journeys, the Quraish had become accustomed to travelling, gain experience in it and had become aware of these countries. That is why by means of them, propagation of Islam and many victories were gained in these places and they had learnt the art of governorship. These journeys proved very favourable and blessed for them. For that reason, these journeys have been mentioned specifically.
The tafsir of Surah Quraysh verse 2 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Quraysh ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 4.
(106:2) accustomed to the journey of winter and summer,[2]
2. That is, the trade journeys. In summer the Quraish travelled northward to Syria and Palestine, for they are cool lands, and in winter southward to Yaman, etc. for they are warm.
Related Ayat(Verses)/Topics