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What is the validity of interpreting "Muhammad" in the Almighty's saying: {Their parable 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, unable to see} and what is the correct meaning of "one who kindled a fire"?

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The similitude of the hypocrites in His exalted saying: "Their similitude is that of one who kindled a fire; then, when it illuminated all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness, so they could not see." (Quran 2:17) Allah Almighty presented this similitude for them because they outwardly showed faith while concealing disbelief. Thus, they obtained security and livelihood from the Muslims in this world, but their destiny is eternal dwelling in the Fire with the disbelievers. They are like one who kindled a fire, and it illuminated, then it extinguished, and he remained in darkness. So, the hypocrites displayed faith in this world, but upon death, they will taste severe torment in the lowest depths of the Hellfire.

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