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Surah سُورَةُ البَقَرَةِ · Al-Baqara
Verse 2:17
مَثَلُهُمْ كَمَثَلِ ٱلَّذِى ٱسْتَوْقَدَ نَارًۭا فَلَمَّآ أَضَآءَتْ مَا حَوْلَهُۥ ذَهَبَ ٱللَّهُ بِنُورِهِمْ وَتَرَكَهُمْ فِى ظُلُمَٰتٍۢ لَّا يُبْصِرُونَ
Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see.
Translation · English
Qur'an 2:17
Translation is a paraphrase, not a replacement for the Arabic. For deeper study, consult a tafsir resource or qualified scholar.