Mirrors of Truth and Guidance

ln the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty uses parables as bridges between human understanding and divine truths, "Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example – that of a mosquito or what is smaller than it..." (Al-Baqarah: 26). This verse reminds us that nothing in Allah’s creation is too small or insignificant, and wisdom can be extracted even from the simplest of creatures. The parables in the Quran teach us to contemplate Allah's creation to learn the lessons and morals that enhance our faith and illuminate our path towards guidance.

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Contemplation and Reflection on the Verses of Allah

In the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty presents examples that demonstrate His greatness and the uniqueness of His attributes in contrast to the incapacity and deficiency in others. Among these examples is Allah's saying (And Allah sets forth an example of two men: one of them dumb, who has no power over anything, and he is a burden to his master; wherev...

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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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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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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

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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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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Mirrors of Truth and Guidance