This is an ordinary block of flats in front of my house.It looks so beautiful under the remnants of light during magrib time~7:45pm.Magrib started at 7:25pm when the sun went down the horizon but the light stayed until total darkness came at isyak time 8:38pm.The lesson I got yesterday was that certain light transform your vision of things.This reminds me of the note below that I wish to share again with my friends and fellow readers of my blog.In this particular ayat,Allah mentions the word 'nur' or 'light' five times!
The Light
Al-Nur (The Light) - Chapter 24: Verse 35 (partial)
"God is the Light of the heavens and the earth."
Scholars, such as the eleventh-century philosopher al-Ghazali understood this "light," or "nur", to be the true quintessential light or the definitive source of all light in the universe. He goes on to explain that to describe God as Light puts Him above everything else in existence and points to His power to create living matter out of dark nothingness. The evidence of God's existence and power is so overwhelming and pervasive in the physical universe as well as in our own everyday lives, that only the ignorant or the arrogant can be blind to it.
Others interpret 'light' as the guidance God infuses into the hearts of believers that gives them the ability to discern right from wrong, good from evil, and gives them a strong belief and confidence in their faith and what they profess to be true.
On closer reflection, the two meanings of the word "nur" will be found to be complementary. As one marvels at the light observed in the physical world, it leads to guidance being imbued inside one's heart, drawing one closer to God. Those who fail to be aware of God and deny or ignore His power and role in the world will be deprived of the privilege of God's Light and guidance, no matter how materially fortunate or advanced or successful they may be.
Compiled From:
"A Thematic Commentary on the Quran" - Muhammad Al-Ghazali, pp. 380, 381
Further reference on Nur,kindly read the Download Hikam-ibnu-atailah-volume-1
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