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What Is the Color of Allah? (Qur’an & science) Islamic spirituality explained
In Sufi poetry, we often hear that the color of divine love is white.
But what is white? Only the one who has truly experienced love can fully understand it.
Still, we try to understand this through the Qur'an and science.
What Does the Qur’an Say About
“Allah’s Color”?
Allah says:
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:138
صِبْغَةَ اللَّهِ وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ مِنَ اللَّهِ صِبْغَةً
“(We are) the color of Allah, and who is better than Allah in coloring?”
This raises a deep question:
What is the color of Allah?
Allah Introduces Himself as Light
Allah says:
— Surah An-Nur 24:35
اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth”
So now the question becomes:
What is light?
Understanding Light (Science Perspective)
At night, stars appear in different colors (white, yellow, bluish, reddish)
In the day, the sun shines strongly
Because of this light, we can see all colors
Light reveals colors—it contains them
Rain, Purity & the Rainbow
After rain, we see a rainbow (7 colors).
Science says:
Air becomes clean
Water droplets remain in air
Light splits into colors
Reflection:
Rain removes dust
Air becomes pure
Light shows its true nature
This shows a process of purification
Human Creation from Clay
The Qur’an tells us humans are created from (clay).
Clay color → brown / dark brown
Why do seven colors combine into a muddy color? The explanation will come later in this reflection.
Black as Absorption
Black Absorbs all colors
Hides their existence
For Example
A Cloth is yellow
Black color falls on it → it becomes black
Yellow disappears
Can yellow come back by adding more yellow?
❌ No
What is required?
Remove black through bleaching
Then apply yellow again
⚠️ Risk:
Too much bleach can damage fabric
Requires careful treatment
Because Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said.
Arabic:
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رضي الله عنه قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ:
«إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ إِذَا أَخْطَأَ خَطِيئَةً نُكِتَتْ فِي قَلْبِهِ نُكْتَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ، فَإِذَا نَزَعَ وَاسْتَغْفَرَ وَتَابَ صُقِلَ قَلْبُهُ، وَإِنْ عَادَ زِيدَ فِيهَا حَتَّى تَعْلُوَ قَلْبَهُ…»
“When a servant commits a sin, a black spot appears on his heart. If he stops, seeks forgiveness, and repents, his heart is cleansed. But if he returns (to sin), it increases until it covers his heart…”
Reference:
Jamiʿ al-Tirmidhi (3334), Ibn Majah (4244) — graded Hasan.
Sin = black dot
Repeated sin = spreading darkness
Eventually it can cover the heart completely
But through Taqwa, the original purity can be restored.
but this purification is a careful process, otherwise you’ll end up tearing the fabric
Role of White (Purity & Protection)
White:
Reflects light
Does not hide colors
Allows all colors to exist
Spiritually:
White protects purity
Keeps your original nature safe
Does not suppress uniqueness
Like a rainbow:
Colors appear when environment is pure
When Allah’s mercy (rain) is present
Human Reality (Body & Noor)
Human body = clay (earthly form)
Inner reality = light (divine essence)
The body is like a garment
To protect light inside you and hides it
Why?
Knowing Yourself
Saying attributed to Imam Ali (A.S):
Arabic:
مَنْ عَرَفَ نَفْسَهُ فَقَدْ عَرَفَ رَبَّهُ
“Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord.”
That’s why when all seven colors come together, they form a brown or muddy shade. Your task is to recognize the color most dominant within you—because within it lies the color Allah has chosen for you. Through it, you may come to know Allah. Indeed, this is the color of Allah.
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Read this article.
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Is world a Prison? The Shrimp Story & Hadith (2956)Explained
The Shrimp That Felt Trapped
There is a famous story about a shrimp.
Its outer shell is extremely hard, while its body inside is very soft.
When it is small, the shell protects it.
But as it grows, its body keeps expanding while the shell does not.
Slowly, it starts to feel tight… restricted… almost trapped inside its own protection.
A pressure builds within it — a desire to break free.
So it hides under rocks, hoping the shell will crack so it can finally be free.
But this freedom comes with danger:
Sometimes, it dies during the process
And even if it survives, its soft body becomes exposed to predators
This moment is often described as the “White Ring of Death.”
What This Story Really Means
This isn’t just about a shrimp.
It’s about growth and pressure:
The same thing that protects you… can start to feel like a cage
Growth is uncomfortable
Not every freedom is safe
Sometimes, what feels like a prison
is actually your protection.
The Human Reality
A human goes through the same journey.
At first:
The world feels big, beautiful, and full of attraction
Then a time comes:
The body stops growing
But the mind keeps expanding
As a person begins to understand the reality of life and the universe,
they feel an inner pressure.
A strange longing develops —
not for more of this world,
but to return to their Creator.
Two Different Paths
At this point, people choose:
One path:
Follow desires
Choose instant freedom
Escape restriction
The other path:
Control desires
Stay within halal limits
Accept pressure as a test
A believer may have intelligence, talent, and opportunities —
but still holds back for the sake of Allah.
That’s where the real test begins.
The Hadith That Explains Everything
Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2956)
Arabic:
الدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ المُؤْمِنِ وَجَنَّةُ الكَافِرِ
“The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.”
The Deeper Lesson
This “prison” is not punishment.
It is:
Protection
Discipline
A test of trust
The believer feels pressure
because they don’t take freedom into their own hands.
They wait.
They trust.
Why does a believer feel this pressure?
When a person’s intellect grows, a feeling develops within them to correct what is wrong and make it right. And when that feeling is suppressed or stopped, they become emotional.
Sometimes, a person is talented, but they do not get the opportunity to show it, or they do not achieve the success they deserve because they did not compromise on their principles. This creates a lot of pressure and deeply disturbs them. Because this is a test of faith (Iman), and Allah always grants knowledge first and then tests you.
But,
One day, everything changes.
A new “shell” is given.
A better existence.
And suddenly, the believer feels free.
Not because they escaped on their own
but because they waited for the right freedom.
They look back at their struggles…
and even smile.
Because you trusted the One who placed you in this shell.
How to Let Go in Islam? Why It Feels impossible? (Qur’anic Psychology + Science)
You know you should let go…
But you don’t.
Not because you’re weak—
but because something inside you is still holding on.
A memory
A person
A feeling you can’t explain
And even when it hurts…
you go back to it.
So why does letting go feel impossible?
The Psychology: Why Your Brain Refuses to Let Go
Modern psychology explains:
The brain stores emotional memories deeply
Familiar pain feels “safe” compared to unknown change
You get attached to the feeling, not just the person or event
This creates a loop:
Memory → Emotion → Attachment → Repeat
You’re not holding on to the past…
Your brain is replaying it.
Why Letting Go Feels So hard
1. Familiar Pain Feels Safer Than Uncertainty
Your mind chooses:
Known hurt ❌
over
Unknown future ❌
2. Emotional Addiction
You’re not just remembering…
You’re re-experiencing the emotion
3. Identity Attachment
Sometimes you don’t just hold the past…
The past becomes part of who you are
What the Qur'an Says About Letting Go
1. You May Love What Is Not Good for You
(2:216)
Arabic:
وَعَسَىٰ أَن تَكْرَهُوا۟ شَيْـًٔا وَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ وَعَسَىٰ أَن تُحِبُّوا۟ شَيْـًٔا وَهُوَ شَرٌّ لَّكُمْ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
“Perhaps you dislike something which is good for you, and perhaps you love something which is bad for you. Allah knows, while you do not know.”
Deep insight:
You’re holding on because you feel it’s right But reality may be the opposite
2. Don’t Stay Stuck in Loss
(57:23)
Arabic:
لِكَيْلَا تَأْسَوْا عَلَىٰ مَا فَاتَكُمْ
"In order that you not despair over what has eluded you."
Meaning:
Letting go = moving forward Not staying trapped in sadness
3. Let Go Through Trust (Tawakkul)
(65:3)
Arabic:
وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ
“And whoever relies upon Allah—then He is sufficient for him.”
Letting go is not loss. It is trusting Allah with what you cannot control.
For example
"A lone tree in the desert does not pray for the sands to become a garden; it prays for the strength to remain a tree."
4. You Cannot Control Everything
(76:30)
Arabic:
وَمَا تَشَآءُونَ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ
“You do not will except that Allah wills…”
Psychological truth:
Trying to control everything = anxiety
Letting go = peace
5. Change Starts Within You
(13:11)
Arabic:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُغَيِّرُ مَا بِقَوْمٍ حَتَّىٰ يُغَيِّرُوا۟ مَا بِأَنفُسِهِمْ
“Indeed, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves.”
Letting go is:
Not instant
A process of inner change
How can we turn these verses into everyday practice?
1. Stop Feeding the Memory Loop
Avoid triggers
Limit overthinking
2. Accept the Feeling (Don’t Fight It)
Let emotions pass
Don’t attach meaning to every thought
3. Replace the Attachment
New habits
New focus
New purpose
4. Practice Tawakkul Daily
Make dua
Remind yourself: Allah knows what I don’t
The Line That Changes Everything
You are not struggling to let go…
You are struggling to accept that it’s already gone.
Final Insight
Letting go in Islam is not forgetting…
It is trusting Allah with what your heart cannot carry anymore.
Hello, I’m Hammad Hussain, the founder of Raast Official. This platform is a blend of my original poetry and deep Quranic reflections. My goal is simple: to explore human emotions and spiritual wisdom through the beauty of words. I invite you to reflect, connect, and find clarity with me on this journey.

















