God is Light of the Heavens and the Earth ( Sufi Commentary of Quranic Verse 24:35 )

Lecture by Dr. Marcia Hermansen at International Mawlid un Nabi (PBUH) Conference 1997, University of Illinois, Chicago, organized by Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE)

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Dr.Hermansen''s Lecture: Few Pearls * Quran 24:35 : 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. * Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (RA) : 4 Elements to Tafsir - 1. Ibarah (Expression) 2. Isharah ( Allusion) 3. Lata'if (Subtle Meaning) 4. Haqa'iq (Realities) * Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (RA): Allah is Light of the Heavens & Earth -There are different Lights - Light of protecting the Heart, Light of hope & fear, Light of recollection, knowledge, modesty, sweetness of faith,Light of Islam, Ihsan, Light of affection, favor, honesty, glory, majesty, Light of oneness , Divine Selfhood, Light of Universality * Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is Light (Nur), He comes from his Lord enlightened * Allah illuminated the hearts of believers with light of faith & Islam. He illuminated the Path for Abu Bakr , Umar , Usman & Ali ( Allah be pleased with them) * Prophet (PBUH) said " My companions are like stars, whosoever follows them correctly will be guided" Subscribe to NFIE YouTube Channel :    / @naqsbandiyafoundationforis7194   NFIE Website Link : http://www.nfie.com/welcome/index.asp NFIE Blog Link : http://wwwnfiecomblogspotcom.blogspot... NFIE Facebook:   / the-naqshbandiya-foundation-for-islamic-ed...