Nouman Ali Khan Striking Examples In The Quran #21 Marks Of Prostration
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Mar 21, 2025 Dive into the educational power of parables in the Quran, comparing them with other religious texts. Discover how prostration embodies humility and true devotion, contrasting superficial piety. Explore resilience in the face of adversity, drawing parallels between early Muslims and Israelites during battles. Reflect on the balance of personal worship and ethical community interactions, highlighting the importance of compassion. Finally, examine righteousness across religions and the authentic intentions behind acts of worship.
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Mathal: Example and Story
- The Quran uses the word "mathal" to describe both short examples and longer stories.
- This connects the concepts of examples and stories, suggesting stories serve as examples.
Examples in Torah and Injil
- Surah Al-Fath includes examples related to both the Torah and the Injil (Gospel).
- The Torah example is not theoretical, while the Injil example is picturesque, highlighting stylistic differences.
Marks of Prostration
- The marks of prostration (sujood) are described as being "in" the faces, not "on" them.
- This signifies an internal transformation, humility, and surrender to Allah, rather than a physical mark.