Explanation of the author's statement: "The first point is that the message of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) contained light and guidance: for Allah sent him as a bringer of good news and a warner"
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The Shaykh : And Tayyib says: "The first point is that the message of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) contained light and guidance", do we agree on this?
The student: Yes.
The Shaykh :[An-Nisa 4:174] It is light and guidance and clear proofs "Allah sent him as a bringer of good news and a warner, and a caller to Allah by His permission, and a luminous lamp", a lamp with a small flame, oh Allah, does it not burn out here?
The student: No.
The Shaykh : Or does it not?
The student: Luminous
The Shaykh : Luminous, it is not just a lamp, it is a luminous lamp that illuminates everything it reaches. He said: "until He left His community upon the clear path", al-mahajah means the white, luminous path that has no darkness, "its night like its day, none deviates"
The student: Yes.
The Shaykh :
O mankind, there has come to you a conclusive proof from your Lord, and We have sent down to you a clear light.
يا أيها الناس قد جاءكم برهان من ربكم وأنزلنا إليكم نورا مبيناThe student: No.
The Shaykh : Or does it not?
The student: Luminous
The Shaykh : Luminous, it is not just a lamp, it is a luminous lamp that illuminates everything it reaches. He said: "until He left His community upon the clear path", al-mahajah means the white, luminous path that has no darkness, "its night like its day, none deviates"