And in this category are His words:

“Nor do I say to you”—the verse. This is called disputation.

“His example is like that of a dog”—up to His words—“That is the example of the people who denied Our signs.”

“The example of this worldly life is only like rain which We send down from the sky”—the verse.

“The example of the two groups is like the blind and the deaf.”

“Except like one who stretches out his hands towards water.”

And Joseph’s words: “Are separate lords…?”

“Say: Are the blind and the seeing equal?”—the verse.

“He sends down water from the sky”—up to His words: “Thus Allah sets forth parables.”

“The description of Paradise promised to the righteous: rivers flow beneath it.”

“The example of those who disbelieve in their Lord: their deeds are like ashes swept by a fierce wind.”

“Have you not considered how Allah sets forth a parable of a good word?”—to the end.

“It became clear to you how We dealt with them, and We set forth parables for you.”

“Those who do not believe in the Hereafter have evil attributes, while Allah has the highest attributes.”

“So do not draw comparisons for Allah.”

“Allah sets forth a parable of a slave owned by another”—and the parable that follows it.

“And Allah sets forth a parable of a town that was secure.”

“See how they draw comparisons for you”—in two places.

“We have indeed presented people with every kind of example in this Quran, yet most people persist in disbelief”—following the proofs of Allah’s oneness and prophethood, and the challenge posed through the Quran.

“Set forth for them the parable of two men”—the account.

“Set forth for them the example of this worldly life.”

“We have indeed presented people with every kind of example in this Quran, but man is more contentious than anything else.” This draws attention to the fact that these are demonstrations and proofs that yield conceptual understanding or assent.

“Whoever associates partners with Allah is as though he had fallen from the sky.”

“O people, a parable is set forth, so listen to it.”

“And an example from those who passed away before you.”

“The example of His light”—up to