Mentioned In:
Surah Ar-Rahman (55:12):
“And grain having husks and scented plants.”
This verse refers to grains like wheat and barley, which grow with husks and are used as food for humans and animals.
Surah Al-An’am (6:99):
“…We produce from it greenery from which We produce grains arranged in layers…”
This verse describes the agricultural process where Allah brings forth grain as sustenance.
Surah ‘Abasa (80:24-27):
“Then We cracked the earth open under pressure (of germination) And We made corn grow.”
These verses refer to the growth of grain, often interpreted as barley and wheat.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:261):
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain that sprouts into seven ears, each bearing one hundred grains…”
This verse uses the likeness of a grain (or seed) to illustrate how Allah multiplies rewards.
Surah Yasin (36:33):
“And a sign for them is the dead land. We have brought it to life and brought forth from it grain, and from it they eat.”
This emphasizes the revival of the earth to produce staple food.
Barley in Sunnah:
Barley is explicitly mentioned in many hadith (Prophetic traditions), particularly in relation to talbina (barley soup), which was recommended by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for healing and sustenance.
