In the Quran, the term "fish" refers to aquatic animals that live in the water, have fins, and are covered in scales. Fish are mentioned several times in the Quran, and their creation is considered as one of the signs of God's power and wisdom.
The Quran describes fish as a source of food and as a sign of God's mercy and generosity. It also highlights the importance of preserving the balance of nature and not overfishing, as doing so can disrupt the ecosystem and harm other creatures.
Some specific types of fish are also mentioned in the Quran, such as the whale (hout), which is cited as a sign of God's greatness and power. In addition, the story of Prophet Yunus (Jonah) being swallowed by a giant fish is narrated in the Quran, emphasizing the importance of repentance and submission to God's will.
Here are some Quranic verses that mention fish:
"It is He who has made the sea subject, so that you may eat fresh meat from it and bring out from it ornaments that you wear. And you see the ships plowing through it, that you may seek of His bounty, and so that perhaps you will be grateful." (Surah An-Nahl, verse 14)
"And we made the sky a protected ceiling, but they, from its signs, are turning away. And it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all in an orbit are swimming. And we did not grant to any man before you eternity [on earth]; so if you die - would they be eternal?" (Surah Al-Anbiya, verses 32-34)
"And among His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the living creatures He has dispersed throughout them. And He has the power to gather them together whenever He wills." (Surah Ash-Shura, verse 29)
"It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. He knows what penetrates into the earth and what emerges from it and what descends from the heaven and what ascends therein; and He is with you wherever you are. And Allah, of what you do, is Seeing." (Surah57:4)
These verses highlight the creation of the sea and its inhabitants, including fish, as well as the overall creation of the heavens and the earth and the creatures within them.
"He it is Who has subjected the sea (to you), that you may eat thereof fresh tender meat (i.e. fish), and that you may bring forth out of it ornaments to wear. And you see the ships ploughing through it, that you may seek (thus) of His bounty (by transporting the goods from place to place) and that you may be grateful." (Surah Fatir, verse 12)
"Say, 'Who provides for you from the sky and the earth? Or who controls hearing and sight and who brings the living out of the dead and brings the dead out of the living and who arranges [every] matter?' They will say, 'Allah,' so say, 'Then will you not fear Him?'" (Surah Yunus, verse 31)
"And the two seas (kinds of water) are not alike, this fresh, sweet and pleasant to drink, and that saltish and bitter. And from each you eat fresh tender meat (i.e. fish), and you extract ornaments to wear. And you see the ships cleaving (the sea) waters that you may seek of His Bounty and that you may give thanks." (Surah Fatir, verse 12)
"Do they not see that We have made for them a safe sanctuary, while people are being taken away all around them? Then, in falsehood, do they believe, and in the favor of Allah they disbelieve?" (Surah Al-Ankabut, verse 67)
These verses further emphasize the provision of fish as a source of food and adornment, the diversity of the sea, and the overall power and control of Allah over all things.
"And when he (Moses) reached the junction of the two seas, he forgot his fish, and it took its way into the sea, being free. But when he had passed on, he said to his servant: 'Bring us our breakfast; truly we have suffered much fatigue in this journey.'" (Surah Al-Kahf, verse 61)
"It is He Who has made the sea subject, that you may eat thereof flesh that is fresh and tender, and that you may bring forth from it ornaments to wear. And you see the ships therein that plough the waves, that you may seek (thus) of the Bounty of Allah and that you may be grateful." (Surah An-Nahl, verse 14)
"He sends down water from the sky, and the valleys flow according to their measure, and the flood bears away the foam that rises to the surface, and from that (ore) which they heat in the fire in order to make ornaments or utensils, rises a foam like unto it; thus does Allah (by parables) show forth truth and falsehood. Then, as for the foam, it passes away as scum upon the banks, while that which is for the good of mankind remains in the earth. Thus Allah sets forth parables (for the truth and falsehood, i.e. Belief and disbelief)." (Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 17)
"And he (Solomon) sought among the birds and said, 'How is it that I do not see the hoopoe - or is he among the absent?'" (Surah An-Naml, verse 20)
These verses continue to reference the provision of fish as food, the power and control of Allah over the sea, and the use of parables to convey truth and falsehood. The final verse mentioned also makes a passing reference to birds, specifically the hoopoe.
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