god is the light of the heavens and the earth. the allegory of his light is that of a pillar on which is a lamp. the lamp is within a glass. the glass is like a brilliant planet fueled by a blessed tree an olive tree neither eastern nor western. its oil would almost illuminate even if no fire has touched it. light upon light. god guides to his light whomever he wills. god thus cites the parables for the people. god is cognizant of everything.
الله نور السماوات والأرض مثل نوره كمشكاة فيها مصباح المصباح في زجاجة الزجاجة كأنها كوكب دري يوقد من شجرة مباركة زيتونة لا شرقية ولا غربية يكاد زيتها يضيء ولو لم تمسسه نار نور على نور يهدي الله لنوره من يشاء ويضرب الله الأمثال للناس والله بكل شيء عليم