Masnavi By Molana Rumi (ra)
I need to elaborate on the point of Rumi that the Quran contains old tales and stories also. This is a very deep point. You should know there have been many Muslim scholars and mystics who thought the Quran does not report historical facts. This isn’t its job. In fact, The Quran conveys deep truths and mysteries via sacred legends and myths. Whether it’s the story of Noah, the miracles of Jesus, the story of Adam and Eve and Satan, Zhul Qarnain’s tale…. ALL these stories are not historically accurate, they don’t reflect historical facts. So if the Quran can use stories and fables to teach deeper truths, what’s wrong if Mawlana Rumi does the same ? But even if you don’t accept this understanding. There is nothing wrong in using a weak narration to convey a lesson that does not contradict the fundamental principles of Islam. ( Quran and received Sunnah )
@Saifullah The Glorious Qur’an never used fictional stories, the stories of prophet Adam and Eve, prophet Noah, prophet Jesus, or Dhu al-Qarnayn, are all true.
Is it mentioned anywhere, in the Glorious Qur’an, that such stories are allegorical?