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Manna, a divine food descended on Israelites. What was it and what it tasted like ?

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  A biblical depiction of Manna (Source: Wikipedia) Manna is a word that holds great significance in both the Bible and the Quran. It is mentioned numerous times in the Old Testament and is believed to be a divine food that descended on the Israelites during their forty-year journey through the wilderness. In the Quran, it is mentioned as a blessing from Allah to the Children of Israel . But what exactly was manna? And what did it taste like? According to the Quran, manna was a type of food that Allah provided to the Children of Israel during their journey through the wilderness. It was described as a white, sweet, and delicious substance that appeared on the ground each morning. In Surah Al-Baqarah, Allah says: "And We shaded you with clouds and sent down to you manna and quails, saying, ‘Eat of the good things We have provided for you.’" (2:57) The story of manna in the Quran is similar to that in the Bible. The Children of Israel were traveling through the wilderness and