Surah Ar-Ra'd
Chapter 13 · Verse 17 · Revealed in Madinah
“He sends down from the sky, rain, and valleys flow according to their capacity, and the torrent carries a rising foam. And from that [ore] which they heat in the fire, desiring adornments and utensils, is a foam like it. Thus Allah presents [the example of] truth and falsehood. As for the foam, it vanishes, [being] cast off; but as for that which benefits the people, it remains on the earth. Thus does Allah present examples.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Two Parables proving that Truth remains and Falsehood perishes
This honorable Ayah contains two parables which affirm that truth remains and increases, while falsehood diminishes and perishes. Allah said,
أَنزَلَ مِنَ الْسَّمَآءِ مَآءً
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
The outcome of both parables is that foam does appear prominent for a while on the real thing, but it finally gets to be thrown away and the real thing remains. Similar is the case of the false. Though the false may, for a short while, appear to have overcome the true, but the false is finally subdued and eliminated and that which is true remains and stands manifestly proven. (Tafsir A1-Jalalayn)
What does this verse bring up for you today?