In Surah Ar Rahman, verses 19 and 22, the Holy Qur’an declares:
مَرَجَ الْبَحْرَيْنِ يَلْتَقِيَانِ
“He made flow two oceans that look to be joined.
يَخْرُجُ مِنْهُمَا اللُّؤْلُؤُ وَ الْمَرْجَانُ
There comes out from them the pearl and the coral.”
In reference to these verses, Hadrat Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik Radi Allahu ‘Anhu explains that from the “two oceans” is meant Hadrat Sayyiduna ‘Ali and Sayyidah Fathima Radi Allahu ‘Anhuma and from the pearl and coral is meant Hadrat Sayyiduna Imam Hasan and Hadrat Sayyiduna Imam Husain Radi Allahu Anhuma.” (Imam Zarqani, As Sawaaiku Al Muharriqah).
This profound spiritual commentary (tafsir) highlights the elevated status of the Ahl al-Bayt (the family of the Holy Prophet ﷺ).
In this metaphorical interpretation, the union of the “two oceans” represents the marriage of Hadrat ‘Ali and Sayyidah Fatima, while the “pearl and coral” symbolize their noble sons, Imam Hasan and Imam Husain.
Several classical scholars and commentators have recorded this beautiful spiritual reflection, highlighting the deep love and reverence Muslims hold for the Prophet’s family.
