JPA Daily Buzz - Edisi 12 2026

page 2 Then there are dates — so closely tied to Ramadan that it almost feels like the month itself has a “taste”. Dates are simple, nourishing, and enough. They remind us that in a month of discipline, we don’t always need excess to feel satisfied. Sometimes, a little when it comes with barakah is more than enough. And then, olives and olive oil — mentioned as part of what Allah has made blessed. There’s something beautiful about olives: they take time, they require patience, and they’re not instantly sweet yet they carry lasting benefit. Ramadan feels like that too. Not always easy, not always comfortable, but deeply blessed when we show up with sincerity. The Qur’an also mentions what some translations refer to as “corn”, meaning grain or cereal — the kind of staple food that keeps life going quietly in the background. (Note: in older English, “corn” often means “grain”, not necessarily modern maize.) It’s a reminder that not all provision is flashy. Some rizq is the daily bread, the simple meal, the basic stability that we only appreciate when we pause and Ramadan teaches us to pause. Next is ginger , mentioned as a flavour in a drink of Paradise. Ginger is warmth. Ginger is comfort. Ginger is that small ingredient that changes everything and it mirrors Ramadan in a way: small consistent acts (a dua, a prayer, a moment of restraint) can transform the entire heart. Then comes figs — honoured in the Qur’an with an oath: “By the fig and the olive.” Figs remind us that faith has layers: sweetness, depth, and growth. Some things ripen only with time. And Ramadan is a season of ripening where we’re invited to become softer, wiser, and more intentional. Finally, pomegranates — mentioned among the fruits, including the fruits of Paradise. The pomegranate is a powerful image: many seeds within one fruit, abundance packed into one creation. Dr. Diyana Hassim Head of Corporate Communications Public Service Department It reminds us that Allah’s generosity is not always “big and loud”. Sometimes it’s quiet abundance multiplied in ways we didn’t expect. That’s the beauty of reflecting on food in the Qur’an. It’s never just about eating. It’s about recognising the Provider. It’s about gratitude. It’s about remembering that every meal is not only something we consume but it’s a blessing we are entrusted with. So as we begin Ramadan, may our iftar be filled with barakah, may our hearts be filled with shukr, and may we eat with mindfulness not just full stomachs, but full meaning. Now I’d love to hear from you: what other foods do you remember being mentioned in the Qur’an? Let’s share in the comments below so we can benefit each other. Ramadan Mubarak dan Selamat Berbuka ( Tunggu Maghrib ok... ).