Parables in the Quran

If We had sent down this Quran upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and splitting from fear of AllŒh. And these examples We present to the people that perhaps they will give thought.

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Quranic Parables: Lessons in Faith and Monotheism

In the verses of the Holy Quran, we find parables of great precision and eloquence, teaching and guiding us to profound meanings concerning our faith and monotheism in Allah Almighty. Among these parables, Allah presents a unique example in Surah An-Nahl, "Allah sets forth a parable: a slave owned by another, unable to do anything, and one whom We...

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Parables in the Quran

It produces its fruit all the time, by permission of its Lord. And Allah presents examples for the people that perhaps they will be reminded.

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Parables in the Quran

And the example of those who spend their wealth seeking means to the approval of Allah and assuring [reward for] themselves is like a garden on high ground which is hit by a downpour – so it yields its fruits in double. And [even] if it is not hit by a downpour, then a drizzle [is sufficient]. And Allah, of what you do, is Seeing.

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God's wisdom in the parables of the Quran: Explore, reflec.."

The Quranic verse "Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example – that of a mosquito or what is smaller than it...." (Al-Baqarah: 26) reflects the profound divine wisdom in using simple parables to convey great truths. This parable guides us that Allah, in His wise book, uses the minutest details with His creation to clarify the truth, inform...

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Parables in the Quran

The example of those who disbelieve is like that of one who shouts at what hears nothing but calls and cries [i.e., cattle or sheep] – deaf, dumb and blind, so they do not understand

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Guidance in the Quran: A Light Leading You from Darkness to Light"

A powerful parable in Surah Al-Baqarah vividly depicts the state of those who seek guidance without sincerity or adherence to it. Allah Almighty says, "Their example is like that of one who kindled a fire, and when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness, unable to see." This parable reflects the co...

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Parables in the Quran