May 30, 2011

Al Nur




















Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.
The parable of His Light is a niche wherein is a lamp—
the lamp is in a glass, the glass as it were a glittering star—
lit from a blessed olive tree,
neither eastern nor western,
whose oil almost lights up,
though fire should not touch it.
Light upon light.
Allah guides to His Light whomever He wishes.
Allah draws parables for mankind,
and Allah has knowledge of all things. (sura 24, verse 35)

(this lamp is found) in houses which Allah hath allowed to be exalted
and that his name shall be remembered therein.
Therein do offer praise to him morning and evening (sura 24, verse 36)





1 comment:

  1. I find it interesting that we always hear/read Sura Nur verse 35 but in most cases we hardly ever mention the verse below it.

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