Translation:
And We have explained to man, in this Qur´an, every kind of similitude: 2290 yet the greater part of men refuse (to receive it) except with ingratitude! 2291
And We have explained to man, in this Qur´an, every kind of similitude: 2290 yet the greater part of men refuse (to receive it) except with ingratitude! 2291
Translation:
For, indeed, many facets have We given in this Qur'an to every kind of lesson [designed] for [the benefit of] mankind! 104 However, most men are unwilling to accept anything but blasphemy 105
For, indeed, many facets have We given in this Qur'an to every kind of lesson [designed] for [the benefit of] mankind! 104 However, most men are unwilling to accept anything but blasphemy 105
Commentary:
104 According to Raghib, the noun mathal (lit., "similitude", "parable" or "example") is here more or less synonymous with wasf ("description by means of a comparison", i.e., "definition"). In its broadest sense, this term signifies "a lesson".
105 Le., they are unwilling to accept any idea which runs counter to their own, blasphemous inclinations.
104 According to Raghib, the noun mathal (lit., "similitude", "parable" or "example") is here more or less synonymous with wasf ("description by means of a comparison", i.e., "definition"). In its broadest sense, this term signifies "a lesson".
105 Le., they are unwilling to accept any idea which runs counter to their own, blasphemous inclinations.
2290 In the Qur'an everything is explained in detail from various points of view, by commands, similitudes, examples, stories, parables, etc. It does not merely narrate stories or lay down vague abstract propositions. It gives very detailed help in outward and inner life.
2291 One form in which it can be received with ingratitude is to pay verbal tribute to it but not study it as it ought to be studied (2:121 haqqah tilawatihi), or to disobey its precepts or standards.