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The table spread (Maʾidah)

Food from heaven requested by the disciples of ʿIsa.

Quran 5:112–115
prophets
4 min

Overview

Food from heaven requested by the disciples of ʿIsa. Disciples asked for a heavenly table to increase their certainty. Allah warned of punishment if they disbelieved after seeing it. Miracles demand gratitude.

Key takeaways

  • Ask Allah with respect
  • Do not test Allah out of doubt
  • Thank Allah after every meal
  • Share food with others

Timeline of ideas

1

The request

Disciples asked for a heavenly table to increase their certainty.

  • Ask Allah with respect
  • Do not test Allah out of doubt
2

Warning

Allah warned of punishment if they disbelieved after seeing it. Miracles demand gratitude.

  • Thank Allah after every meal
  • Share food with others