The Parables of the Quran

The Qur’an is the word of Allah, it is the most eloquent and best of all speech. The Qur’an uses different rhetorical devices and parables to convey its message. Allah conveys to us facts, stories and examples as well as guidance and warnings throughout His book. Allah says in the Qur’an: ‘We have given every type of parable in this Qur’an so that they can understand and think’. This beautiful book will take 28 parables and aphorisms in the Qur’an and explain their context and meaning in order for us to understand, reflect and change our lives.

Dr. Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, He pursued Islamic Studies at the University of Madinah and did a BA in Hadith Sciences and an MA in Islamic Theology. He then completed his PhD in Islamic Studies from Yale University. He is currently the Dean of The Islamic Seminary of America and resides in Dallas, Texas.