What is the ruling on citing verses of the Qur'an regarding reality?
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The questioner : He says: O esteemed Shaykh, what is the ruling on using verses of the Qur'an in events that befall a person and applying them to them, such as when something happens to a person and he says, "Is not the dawn near?"
The Shaykh : Yes, using verses of the Qur'an. Indeed, citing verses of the Qur'an regarding reality, if it is correct, is permissible. For example, if a person is preoccupied with his children and his wealth from something obligatory and says, "True is the saying of Allah[Al-Anfal 8:28]," then there is nothing wrong with that. It has been narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cited that.
As for if he intends to apply the verses to daily occurrences in a meaning that is not appropriate, then that is not permissible, because applying the Qur'an to other than what Allah intended is from distorting words from their places.
The Shaykh : Yes, using verses of the Qur'an. Indeed, citing verses of the Qur'an regarding reality, if it is correct, is permissible. For example, if a person is preoccupied with his children and his wealth from something obligatory and says, "True is the saying of Allah
your properties and your children are but a trial
إنما أموالكم وأولادكم فتنةAs for if he intends to apply the verses to daily occurrences in a meaning that is not appropriate, then that is not permissible, because applying the Qur'an to other than what Allah intended is from distorting words from their places.