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2290 In the Qur-an everything is explained in detail from various points of view, by commands, similitudes, examples,
stories, parables, etc. It does not merely narrate stories or lay down vague abstract propositions. It gives every
detailed help in outward and inner life. (17.89)
2291 One form in which it can be received with ingratitude is to pay verbal tributes to it but not study it as it ought to be
studied (ii. 121, haqqa tilawatihi), or to disobey its precepts or standards. (17.89)
18:45 - Set forth to them the similitude of the life of this world: it is like the rain which We send down
from the skies: the earth's vegetation absorbs it but soon it becomes dry stubble which the
winds do scatter: it is (only) Allah Who prevails over all things. 2386
2386 Rain-water is a good thing in itself, but it does not last, and you can build no solid foundations on it. It is soon
absorbed in the earth, and produces the flourishing appearance of grass and vegetation-for a time. Soon these decay,
and become as dry stubble, which the least wind from any quarter will blow about like a thing of no importance. The
water is gone, and so is the vegetation to which it lent a brave show of luxuriance temporarily. Such is the life of this
world, contrasted with the inner and real Life, which looks to the Hereafter-Allah is the only enduring Power we can
look to, supreme over all. (18.45)
18:54 - We have explained in detail in this Qur'an for the benefit of mankind every kind of similitude:
but man is in most things contentious. 2398
2398 If men had not cultivated the habit of contention and obstinacy, they would have found that the parables and
similitudes of Scripture had fully met their difficulties, and they would gladly have obeyed the call of Allah. (18.54)
24:35 - Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is as a niche
wherein is a lamp. The lamp is in a glass. The glass is as it were a shining star. (This lamp is)
kindled from a blessed tree, an olive neither of the East nor of the West, whose oil would
almost glow forth (of itself) though no fire touched it. Light upon light, Allah guideth unto His
light whom He will. And Allah speaketh to mankind in allegories, for Allah is knower of all
things.
30:27 - It is He Who begins (the process of) creation; then repeats it; and for Him it is most easy.
To Him belongs the loftiest similitude (We can think of) in the heavens and the earth: for He is
Exalted in Might Full of Wisdom. 35333534
3533 Cf. xxx. 11 above, where the same phrase began the argument about the beginning and end of all things being with
Allah. This has been illustrated by reference to various Signs in Creation, and now the argument is rounded off with
the same phrase. (30.27)
3534 Allah's glory and Allah's attributes are above any names we can give to them. Human language is not adequate to
express them. We can only form some idea of them at our present stage by means of Similitudes and Parables. But
even so, the highest we can think of falls short of the true Reality. For Allah is higher and wiser than the highest and
wisest we can think of. (30.27)
30:28 - He does propound to you a similitude from your own (experience): do ye have partners
among those whom your right hands possess to share as equals in the wealth We have
bestowed on you? Do ye fear them as ye fear each other? Thus do We explain the Signs in
detail to a people that understand. 3535353635373538
3535 One way in which we can get some idea of the things higher than our own plane is to think of Parables and
Similitudes. But even so, the highest we can think of falls short of the true Reality. For Allah is higher and wiser than
the highest and wisest we can think of. (30.28)
3536 Allah is far higher above His Creation than any, the highest, of His creatures can be above any, the lowest, of His
creatures. And yet would a man share his wealth on equal terms with his dependants? Even what he calls his wealth
is not really his own, but given by Allah. It is "his" in common speech by reason merely of certain accidental
circumstances. How then can men raise Allah's creatures to equality with Allah in worship? (30.28)
3537 Men fear each other as equals in a state of society at perpetual warfare. To remove this fear they appoint an authority
among themselves-a King or sovereign authority whom they consider just-to preserve them from this fear and give
them an established order. But they must obey and revere this authority and depend upon this authority for their own
tranquility and security. Even with their equals there is always the fear of public opinion. But men do not fear, or obey,
or revere those who are their slaves or dependents. Man is dependent on Allah. And Allah is the Sovereign authority
in an infinitely higher sense. He is in no sense dependent on us, but we must honor and revere Him and fear to
disobey His Will or His Law. "The fear of Allah is the beginning of wisdom." (30.28)
3538 Cf vi. 55, and vii. 32, 174. etc. (30.28)
48:29 - Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against
Unbelievers (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate
themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are
their marks (being) the traces of their prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and their
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