| Author | Yasir Qadhi |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Pages | 210 |
| Size | 6x8.5x0.6" (15.5x22x1.5cm) |
| Edition | 1st (2022) |
| Format | 2-Color Text |
| Weight (lbs) | 1.18 |
Parables of the Qur'an is an enlightening work that explores one of the most profound literary and spiritual aspects of the Noble Qur'an—the divine parables (Amthāl) through which Allah ﷻ conveys guidance, wisdom, warnings, and timeless lessons for humanity. Throughout the Qur'an, Allah presents vivid examples, analogies, and comparisons that make the realities of faith, disbelief, sincerity, hypocrisy, the Hereafter, and righteous conduct easier to understand and deeply reflect upon. As Allah says: "And these examples We present to the people, but none will understand them except those of knowledge" (Qur'an 29:43). This book carefully explains these remarkable Qur'anic parables according to the authentic understanding of Ahlus Sunnah wal-Jamā'ah, drawing practical lessons that strengthen faith and encourage sincere worship.
Rather than merely listing Qur'anic parables, the author examines their historical context, linguistic beauty, theological significance, and practical application in daily life. Readers will discover how Allah compares guidance to light, disbelief to darkness, good deeds to flourishing trees, charity to a fertile garden, and worldly life to fleeting vegetation. Each explanation uncovers the wisdom behind these divine comparisons, allowing readers to appreciate the miraculous eloquence of the Qur'an while developing a deeper connection with its message.
The book serves as an excellent companion for students of Tafseer, Islamic studies, educators, da'wah workers, and anyone seeking a greater understanding of the Qur'an. Its clear language makes complex concepts accessible while remaining faithful to authentic Qur'anic exegesis. Readers are encouraged not only to understand the meanings of these parables but also to contemplate their relevance in contemporary life, making this work both educational and spiritually transformative.
Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences and completed an M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah. He then completed an MA, MPhil, and Ph.D. from Yale University. The topic of his doctoral dissertation was 'Reconciling Reason and Revelation in the Writings of Ibn Taymiyya. ' Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi is currently the Dean of The Islamic Seminary of America and resides in Dallas, Texas, USA.
