16 May 2009

012-1e The Cave 18:43-45 = Life is like rain

Translation, Commentary & Explanation of Chapter 18 Al-Kahfi (The Cave)



The meaning of Verse 43



And he did not have anyone that can help him other than The GOD, at the time when his garden was destroyed. And he will never be able to defend himself or protect his garden.



The meaning of Verse 44


There in the Hereafter the only help is from The GOD, The Truth. HE is the best in giving rewards and benefits.





The meaning of Verse 45


Give them methapor or example of the life of this world. It is like rain water that WE send down from the sky, which was absorbed by the plants and they grow vigorously.




But over time, the plants become dry and turn into hay or straw, and they become worthless and are blown by the wind all over the place.


And GOD has absolute power over everything.



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Imam Jalalain commented that :-


This verse is telling us that this world is like flourishing plants, which over time will become dry and turn into worthless hay.

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