Surah Noor (chapter 24 verse 35): الله نور السماوات والأرض مثل نوره كمشكاة فيها مصباح المصباح في زجاجة الزجاجة كأنها كوكب دري يوقد من شجرة مباركة زيتونة لا شرقية ولا غربية يكاد زيتها يضيء ولو لم تمسسه نار نور على نور يهدي الله لنوره من يشاء ويضرب الله الأمثال للناس والله بكل شيء عليم
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almost glow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. Allah guides to His light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, and Allah is Knowing of all things.
This is the most oft commented verse in the Quran by Mufassirin (Quranic Scholars) because there is a great deal of meaning in this one verse.
One interpretation is that Allah is talking about putting the Light of iman (Faith) in a believers heart when he says "The example of His light....." because when a believer has Faith in Allah, Allah fills his heart with His light.
Scholars say that the glass here represents the believers heart and it is a great analogy because glass is brittle and strong. It is also transparent. When the light of Allah is shining within the glass, it is visible to others. Such is the believer as iman shines for all to see. His enthusiasm for the religion rubs off to the people around him and his energy is palpable as he seeks to follow Allah's commands.
When Allah mentions the Olive tree that is "...neither of the east nor of the west,..."some Scholars have interpreted this to mean that the tree is not of this world.
The proof that Scholars use to support all I have said above is found in the ending of the verse. "Allah guides to His light whom He wills."
This means Allah guides people to the light of iman (Faith)/belief.
Here is also a detailed explanation of this verse by Dr. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi
It was nice !! simply great !! learning and learning and learning...so many new things to learn..the more you meet new people, the more knowledge you gain...
Knowledge is like flowers in a vast garden...plucking them is endless..
Some contents briefly... 1. Temperament is like a finger print..cannot change..can only lower or raise the gauge....
2. Personality can change...it is a clothing that you put on for different occasions.
1. THE CHOLERIC *Competitive...uses every means to ahieve goal, victimising, fraud eg Alexander The Great eg a patient left his handphone to record conversation of doc n mum.. *Stubborn......unwilling to yield, head strong, demanding, persistent * Critical * Perfectionist... force people do it for him..no compromise * Decisive n Precise...checking time before even begins * Dictatorial...demands unquestioning obedience, autocratic,tyranny (Dros) *Quick tempered...forgiving is out, making other peoples life difficult (nitric acid..changing attitude is important) * Could be wealthy or prosperous.. but not respected or loved * Unemotional...ruthless, hard hearted, harsh,unaffected, no remorse (flouric acid)
2. THE NERVOUS * Constantly anticipate bad news * Health concious...always check weight, nutrition intake,fear of infection, ehvery penny spent on health * JIttery, edgy * Cannot tolerate suspense (Arg N) * Read last of story first... * On stage..staggered...Lyco, gels,silicea *Bashful...shy, self conscience, awkward * Anxiety...edgy on small matter
THE PHLEGMATIC *Slow..takes time to think n act...got to tell a few times.. * Confused easily * Take their own sweet time (Baryta Carb) *Indolence..Lazy * Disinclined to exert...couch potato * Satisfied with things as they are / contented * Servitude at work...too eager to obey * Family oriented ..max time with family (9-5 for work) (calc carb)
THE MELANCHOLIC * Conscientious * Diligent, responsible, hardworking, careful, metiulous, reliable, thorough, * Work done relaxingly...without target time * Fastidious...perfectionist, neat, detail, particular, sharp ( clean bathroom with toothbrush) * Orderly arrange...trousers, shirt, socks arrange matchingly n neatly * Analytical...logical, systematic, methodical, remember dates..wedding, birthdays.. * Likes to remember the past...less forward * Nat mur..brooding * Attahed eg to one parent only * Possessive, unforgiving...nat m * Reserve, secretive, keep feelings * Deep concern for others..self sacrificing, suffer silently, looks happy * Consolation aggravates
THE SANGUINE * Vivacious, lively, effervescence, full of life, enjoys life, play pranks * Lives for the day.. does not think of consequences * Gregarious..everybody knows him.. * Jack of all trade, master of none.. * Little knowledge but talks a lot ..confident * Reckless * Never ponder the past...eager for next ...love surprises * Compulsive..needs change..easily change jobs.(Tuberculinum..gets bored easily) * Popular..Teller of tales, entertainer * Decisions are often wrong
