وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَن يُرْسِلَ الرِّيَاحَ مُبَشِّرَاتٍ وَلِيُذِيقَكُم مِّن رَّحْمَتِهِ وَلِتَجْرِيَ الْفُلْكُ بِأَمْرِهِ وَلِتَبْتَغُوا مِن فَضْلِهِ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ (46)
(30:46) And of His Signs is that He sends winds to herald good tidings *68 and that He may give you a taste of His Mercy, and that ships may sail at His bidding, *69 and you may seek His Bounty *70 and give thanks to Him.
*68) That is, to give good news of the rain.
*69) This refers to winds, which are helpful in sailing. In ancient times, sailing boats and ships mostly depended on favourable winds and adverse winds were disastrous for them. Therefore, the mention of these winds after the rainbringing winds has been made as a special favour of Allah.
*70) "To seek His bounty": To perform trade journeys.