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An-Nâs

2008-09-04T01:00:00.000+03:00

(1)Say: "I seek refuge with (Allâh) the Lord of mankind,

(2)"The King of mankind,

(3)"The Ilâh (God) of mankind,

(4)"From the evil of the whisperer (devil who whispers evil in the hearts of men) who withdraws (from his whispering in one's heart after one remembers Allâh),

(5)"Who whispers in the breasts of mankind,

(6)"Of jinns and men."

Al-Falaq

2008-09-02T00:59:00.000+03:00

(1)Say: "I seek refuge with (Allâh) the Lord of the daybreak,

(2)"From the evil of what He has created;

(3)"And from the evil of the darkening (night) as it comes with its darkness; (or the moon as it sets or goes away).

(4)"And from the evil of the witchcrafts when they blow in the knots,

(5)"And from the evil of the envier when he envies."

Al-Ikhlâs or At-Tauhîd

2008-08-31T00:59:00.000+03:00

(1)Say (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)): "He is Allâh, (the) One.[]

(2)"Allâh-us-Samad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks).

(3)"He begets not, nor was He begotten;[]

(4)"And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him."

Al-Masad

2008-08-29T00:58:00.000+03:00

(1)Perish the two hands of Abû Lahab (an uncle of the Prophet), and perish he![]

(2)His wealth and his children (etc.) will not benefit him!

(3)He will be burnt in a Fire of blazing flames!

(4)And his wife too, who carries wood (thorns of Sadan which she used to put on the way of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) , or use to slander him)[] .

(5)In her neck is a twisted rope of Masad (palm fibre).

An-Nasr

2008-08-27T00:58:00.000+03:00

(1)When comes the Help of Allâh (to you, O Muhammad (Peace be upon him) against your enemies) and the conquest (of Makkah),

(2)And you see that the people enter Allâh's religion (Islâm) in crowds,

(3)So glorify the Praises of your Lord, and ask for His Forgiveness. Verily, He is the One Who accepts the repentance and forgives.

Al-Kâfirûn

2008-08-25T00:57:00.000+03:00

(1)Say (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)to these Mushrikûn and Kâfirûn): "O Al-Kâfirûn (disbelievers in Allâh, in His Oneness, in His Angels, in His Books, in His Messengers, in the Day of Resurrection, and in Al-Qadar, etc.)!

(2)"I worship not that which you worship,

(3)"Nor will you worship that which I worship.

(4)"And I shall not worship that which you are worshipping.

(5)"Nor will you worship that which I worship.

(6)"To you be your religion, and to me my religion (Islâmic Monotheism)."

Al-Kauthar

2008-08-23T00:57:00.000+03:00

(1)Verily, We have granted you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) Al-Kauthar (a river in Paradise);

(2)Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only).

(3)For he who makes you angry (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)), - he will be cut off (from every good thing in this world and in the Hereafter).

Al-Mâ'ûn

2008-08-21T00:56:00.000+03:00

(1)Have you seen him who denies the Recompense?

(2)That is he who repulses the orphan (harshly),[]

(3)And urges not the feeding of AlMiskîn (the poor),[]

(4)So woe unto those performers of Salât (prayers) (hypocrites),

(5)Who delay their Salât (prayer) from their stated fixed times,

(6)Those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men),

(7)And refuse Al-Mâ'ûn (small kindnesses e.g. salt, sugar, water, etc.).

Quraish

2008-08-19T00:55:00.000+03:00

(1)(It is a great Grace and Protection from Allâh), for the taming of the Quraish,

(2)(And with all those Allâh's Grace and Protections for their taming, We cause) the (Quraish) caravans to set forth safe in winter (to the south), and in summer (to the north without any fear),

(3)So let them worship (Allâh) the Lord of this House (the Ka'bah in Makkah).

(4)(He) Who has fed them against hunger, and has made them safe from fear.

Al-Fîl

2008-08-17T00:55:00.000+03:00

(1)Have you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) not seen how your Lord dealt with the Owners of the Elephant? [The elephant army which came from Yemen under the command of Abrahah Al-Ashram intending to destroy the Ka'bah at Makkah].

(2)Did He not make their plot go astray?

(3)And sent against them birds, in flocks,

(4)Striking them with stones of Sijjîl.

(5)And made them like an empty field of stalks (of which the corn has been eaten up by cattle).[]

Al-Humazah

2008-08-15T00:54:00.000+03:00

(1)Woe to every slanderer and backbiter.

(2)Who has gathered wealth and counted it,

(3)He thinks that his wealth will make him last forever!

(4)Nay! Verily, he will be thrown into the crushing Fire.

(5)And what will make you know what the crushing Fire is?

(6)The fire of Allâh, kindled,

(7)Which leaps up over the hearts,

(8)Verily, it shall be closed in on them,

(9)In pillars stretched forth (i.e. they will be punished in the Fire with pillars, etc.).

Al-'Asr

2008-08-13T00:54:00.000+03:00

(1)By Al-'Asr (the time).

(2)Verily! Man is in loss,

(3)Except those who believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth (i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds (Al-Ma'which Allâh has ordained, and abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds (Al-Munkar which Allâh has forbidden), and recommend one another to patience (for the sufferings, harms, and injuries which one may encounter in Allâh's Cause during preaching His religion of Islâmic Monotheism or Jihâd, etc.).

At-Takâthur

2008-08-11T00:53:00.000+03:00

(1)The mutual rivalry for piling up of worldly things diverts you,

(2)Until you visit the graves (i.e. till you die).

(3)Nay! You shall come to know!

(4)Again, Nay! You shall come to know!

(5)Nay! If you knew with a sure knowledge (the end result of piling up, you would not have occupied yourselves in worldly things)

(6)Verily, You shall see the blazing Fire (Hell)!

(7)And again, you shall see it with certainty of sight!

(8)Then, on that Day, you shall be asked about the delight[] (you indulged in, in this world)!

Al-Qâri'ah

2008-08-09T00:53:00.000+03:00

(1)Al-Qâri'ah (the striking Hour i.e. the Day of Resurrection),

(2)What is the striking (Hour)?

(3)And what will make you know what the striking (Hour) is?

(4)It is a Day whereon mankind will be like moths scattered about,

(5)And the mountains will be like carded wool,

(6)Then as for him whose balance (of good deeds) will be heavy,[]

(7)He will live a pleasant life (in Paradise).

(8)But as for him whose balance (of good deeds) will be light,

(9)He will have his home in Hawiyah (pit, i.e. Hell).

(10)And what will make you know what it is?

(11)(It is) a hot blazing Fire!

Al-'Adiyât

2008-08-07T00:52:00.000+03:00

(1)By the (steeds) that run, with panting (breath),

(2)Striking sparks of fire (by their hooves),

(3)And scouring to the raid at dawn

(4)And raise the dust in clouds the while,

(5)Penetrating forthwith as one into the midst (of the foe);

(6)Verily! Man (disbeliever) is ungrateful to his Lord;

(7)And to that fact he bears witness (by his deeds);

(8)And verily, he is violent in the love of wealth.

(9)Knows he not that when the contents of the graves are brought out and poured forth (all mankind is resurrected).

(10)And that which is in the breasts (of men) shall be made known.

(11)Verily, that Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) their Lord will be Well-Acquainted with them (as to their deeds), (and will reward them for their deeds).

Az-Zalzalah

2008-08-05T00:51:00.000+03:00

(1)When the earth is shaken with its (final) earthquake.

(2)And when the earth throws out its burdens,

(3)And man will say: "What is the matter with it?"

(4)That Day it will declare its information (about all what happened over it of good or evil).

(5)Because your Lord has inspired it.

(6)That Day mankind will proceed in scattered groups that they may be shown their deeds.[]

(7)So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), shall see it.

(8)And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), shall see it.

Al-Baiyinah

2008-08-03T00:51:00.000+03:00

(1)Those who disbelieve from among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) and among Al-Mushrikûn,[] were not going to leave (their disbelief) until there came to them clear evidence.

(2)A Messenger (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) from Allâh, reciting (the Qur'ân) purified pages [purified from Al-Bâtil (falsehood, etc.)].

(3)Containing correct and straight laws from Allâh.

(4)And the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) differed not until after there came to them clear evidence. (i.e. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and whatever was revealed to him).

(5)And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allâh, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him), and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât) and give Zakât: and that is the right religion.

(6)Verily, those who disbelieve (in the religion of Islâm, the Qur'ân and Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) from among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) and Al-Mushrikûn will abide in the Fire of Hell. They are the worst of creatures.[]

(7)Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allâh, and in His Messenger Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) including all obligations ordered by Islâm] and do righteous good deeds, they are the best of creatures.

(8)Their reward with their Lord is 'Adn (Eden) Paradise (Gardens of Eternity), underneath which rivers flow, they will abide therein forever, Allâh Well-Pleased with them, and they with Him. That is for him who fears his Lord.

Al-Qadr

2008-08-01T00:50:00.000+03:00

(1)Verily! We have sent it (this Qur'ân) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree)[]

(2)And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is?

(3)The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allâh in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).

(4)Therein descend the angels and the Rûh [Jibrael (Gabriel)] by Allâh's Permission with all Decrees,

(5)Peace! (All that night, there is Peace and Goodness from Allâh to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn.

Al-'Alaq

2008-07-30T00:50:00.000+03:00

(1)Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists),

(2)Has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood).

(3)Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous,

(4)Who has taught (the writing) by the pen [the first person to write was Prophet Idrees (Enoch) >>],

(5)Has taught man that which he knew not.

(6)Nay! Verily, man does transgress all bounds (in disbelief and evil deed, etc.).

(7)Because he considers himself self-sufficient.

(8)Surely! Unto your Lord is the return.

(9)Have you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) seen him (i.e. Abû Jahl) who prevents,

(10)A slave (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) when he prays?

(11)Tell me, if he (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) is on the guidance (of Allâh)?

(12)Or enjoins piety?

(13)Tell me if he (the disbeliever, Abû Jahl) denies (the truth, i.e. this Qur'ân), and turns away?

(14)Knows he not that Allâh does see (what he does)?

(15)Nay! If he (Abû Jahl) ceases not, We will catch him by the forelock,

(16)A lying, sinful forelock!

(17)Then, let him call upon his council (of helpers),

(18)We will call the guards of Hell (to deal with him)!

(19)Nay! (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him))! Do not obey him (Abû Jahl). Fall prostrate and draw near to Allâh!

At-Tin

2008-07-28T00:49:00.000+03:00

(1)By the fig, and the olive,

(2)By Mount Sinai,

(3)And by this city of security (Makkah)[] ,

(4)Verily, We created man of the best stature (mould),

(5)Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low,

(6)Save those who believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous deeds, then they shall have a reward without end (Paradise).

(7)Then what (or who) causes you (O disbelievers) to deny the Recompense (i.e. Day of Resurrection)?

(8)Is not Allâh the Best of judges?

Ash-Sharh

2008-07-26T00:49:00.000+03:00

(1)Have We not opened your breast for you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him))?

(2)And removed from you your burden,

(3)Which weighed down your back?

(4)And raised high your fame?

(5)So verily, with the hardship, there is relief,

(6)Verily, with the hardship, there is relief (i.e. there is one hardship with two reliefs, so one hardship cannot overcome two reliefs).

(7)So when you have finished (from your occupation), then stand up for Allâh's worship (i.e. stand up for prayer).

(8)And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your intentions and hopes and) your invocations.

Ad-Duha

2008-07-24T00:48:00.000+03:00

(1)By the forenoon (after sun-rise);

(2)And by the night when it is still (or darkens);

(3)Your Lord (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) has neither forsaken you nor hated you.

(4)And indeed the Hereafter is better for you than the present (life of this world).

(5)And verily, your Lord will give you (all i.e. good) so that you shall be well-pleased.

(6)Did He not find you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) an orphan and gave you a refuge?

(7)And He found you unaware (of the Qur'ân, its legal laws, and Prophethood, etc.) and guided you?

(8)And He found you poor, and made you rich (selfsufficient with selfcontentment, etc.)?

(9)Therefore, treat not the orphan with oppression,

(10)And repulse not the beggar;

(11)And proclaim the Grace of your Lord (i.e. the Prophethood and all other Graces).

Al-Lail

2008-07-22T00:47:00.000+03:00

(1)Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance,

(2)And by the day as it appears in brightness;

(3)And by Him Who created male and female;

(4)Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes);

(5)As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allâh and fears Him,

(6)And believes in Al-Husna.[]

(7)We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness).

(8)But he who is greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient[] .

(9)And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote);

(10)We will make smooth for him the path for evil;

(11)And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction).

(12)Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance,

(13)And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world).

(14)Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell);

(15)None shall enter it save the most wretched,

(16)Who denies and turns away.

(17)And Al-Muttaqûn (the pious and righteous - see V.2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell).

(18)He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification,

(19)And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return,

(20)Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High;

(21)He surely will be pleased (when he will enter Paradise).

Ash-Shams

2008-07-20T00:47:00.000+03:00

(1)And by the sun and its brightness;

(2)And by the moon as it follows it (the sun);

(3)And by the day as it shows up (the sun's) brightness;

(4)And by the night as it conceals it (the sun);

(5)And by the heaven and Him Who built it;

(6)And by the earth and Him Who spread it,

(7)And by Nafs (Adam or a person or a soul, etc.), and Him Who perfected him in proportion;

(8)Then He showed him what is wrong for him and what is right for him;

(9)Indeed he succeeds who purifies his ownself (i.e. obeys and performs all that Allâh ordered, by following the true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism and by doing righteous good deeds).

(10)And indeed he fails who corrupts his ownself (i.e. disobeys what Allâh has ordered by rejecting the true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism or by following polytheism, etc. or by doing every kind of evil wicked deeds).

(11)Thamûd (people) denied (their Prophet) through their transgression (by rejecting the true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism, and by following polytheism, and by committing every kind of sin).

(12)When the most wicked man among them went forth (to kill the she-camel).

(13)But the Messenger of Allâh [Sâlih (Saleh) >>] said to them: "Be cautious! Fear the evil end. That is the she-camel of Allâh! (Do not harm it) and bar it not from having its drink!"

(14)Then they denied him and they killed it. So their Lord destroyed them because of their sin, and made them equal in destruction (i.e. all grades of people, rich and poor, strong and weak, etc.)!

(15)Then they denied him and they killed it. So their Lord destroyed them because of their sin, and made them equal in destruction (i.e. all grades of people, rich and poor, strong and weak, etc.)!

Al-Balad

2008-07-18T00:46:00.000+03:00

(1)I swear by this city (Makkah);

(2)And you are free (from sin, to punish the enemies of Islâm on the Day of the conquest) in this city (Makkah)[] ,

(3)And by the begetter (i.e. Adam >>) and that which he begot (i.e. his progeny);

(4)Verily, We have created man in toil.

(5)Thinks he that none can overcome him?

(6)He says (boastfully): "I have wasted wealth in abundance!"

(7)Thinks he that none sees him?

(8)Have We not made for him a pair of eyes?

(9)And a tongue and a pair of lips?

(10)And shown him the two ways (good and evil)?

(11)But he has made no effort to pass on the path that is steep.

(12)And what will make you know the path that is steep?

(13)(It is) Freeing a neck (slave, etc.)[]

(14)Or giving food in a day of hunger (famine),

(15)To an orphan near of kin.

(16)Or to a Miskîn (poor) afflicted with misery.

(17)Then he became one of those who believed, and recommended one another to perseverance and patience, and (also) recommended one another to pity and compassion.

(18)They are those on the Right Hand (the dwellers of Paradise),

(19)But those who disbelieved in Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they are those on the Left Hand (the dwellers of Hell).

(20)The Fire will be shut over them (i.e. they will be enveloped by the Fire without any opening or window or outlet.

Al-Fajr

2008-07-16T00:45:00.000+03:00

(1)By the dawn;

(2)By the ten nights (i.e. the first ten days of the month of Dhul-Hîjjah) [],

(3)And by the even and the odd (of all the creations of Allâh)[] .

(4)And by the night when it departs.

(5)There is indeed in them (the above oaths) sufficient proofs for men of understanding (and that, they should avoid all kinds of sins and disbeliefs, etc.)!

(6)Did you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) not see (thought) how your Lord dealt with 'Ad (people)?

(7)Who were very tall like lofty pillars,

(8)The like of which were not created in the land?

(9)And (with) Thamûd (people), who cut (hewed) out rocks in the valley (to make dwellings)?[]

(10)And (with) Fir'aun (Pharaoh), who had pegs (who used to torture men by binding them to pegs)?

(11)Who did transgress beyond bounds in the lands (in the disobedience of Allâh).

(12)And made therein much mischief.

(13)So your Lord poured on them different kinds of severe torment.

(14)Verily, your Lord is Ever Watchful (over them).

(15)As for man, when his Lord tries him by giving him honour and gifts, then he says (puffed up): "My Lord has honoured me."

(16)But when He tries him, by straitening his means of life, he says: "My Lord has humiliated me!"

(17)Nay! But you treat not the orphans with kindness and generosity (i.e. you neither treat them well, nor give them their exact right of inheritance)!

(18)And urge not on the feeding of AlMiskîn (the poor)!

(19)And you devour inheritance all with greed,

(20)And you love wealth with much love!

(21)Nay! When the earth is ground to powder,

(22)And your Lord comes with the angels in rows,

(23)And Hell will be brought near that Day. On that Day will man remember, but how will that remembrance (then) avail him?

(24)He will say: "Alas! Would that I had sent forth (good deeds) for (this) my life!"

(25)So on that Day, none will punish as He will punish.

(26)And none will bind as He will bind.

(27)(It will be said to the pious): "O (you) the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction!

(28)"Come back to your Lord, Well-pleased (yourself) and well-pleasing unto Him!

(29)"Enter you, then, among My honoured slaves,

(30)"And enter you My Paradise!"

Al-Ghâshiyah

2008-07-14T00:45:00.000+03:00

(1)Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e. the Day of Resurrection);

(2)Some faces, that Day, will be humiliated (in the Hell-fire, i.e. the faces of all disbelievers, Jews and Christians, etc.).[]

(3)Labouring (hard in the worldly life by worshipping others besides Allâh), weary (in the Hereafter with humility and disgrace)[] .

(4)They will enter in the hot blazing Fire,

(5)They will be given to drink from a boiling spring,

(6)No food will there be for them but a poisonous thorny plant,

(7)Which will neither nourish nor avail against hunger.

(8)(Other) faces, that Day, will be joyful,

(9)Glad with their endeavour (for their good deeds which they did in this world, along with the true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism).[]

(10)In a lofty Paradise.

(11)Where they shall neither hear harmful speech nor falsehood,

(12)Therein will be a running spring,

(13)Therein will be thrones raised high,

(14)And cups set at hand.

(15)And cushions set in rows,

(16)And rich carpets (all) spread out.

(17)Do they not look at the camels, how they are created?

(18)And at the heaven, how it is raised?

(19)And at the mountains, how they are rooted and fixed firm?

(20)And at the earth, how it is spread out?

(21)So remind them (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)), you are only a one who reminds.

(22)You are not a dictator over them.

(23)Save the one who turns away and disbelieves[]

(24)Then Allâh will punish him with the greatest punishment.

(25)Verily, to Us will be their return;

(26)Then verily, for Us will be their reckoning.

Al-A'lâ

2008-07-12T00:44:00.000+03:00

(1)Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High,

(2)Who has created (everything), and then proportioned it;

(3)And Who has measured (preordainments for each and everything even to be blessed or wretched); then guided (i.e. showed mankind the right as well as wrong paths, and guided the animals to pasture);

(4)And Who brings out the pasturage,

(5)And then makes it dark stubble.

(6)We shall make you to recite (the Qur'ân), so you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) shall not forget (it),

(7)Except what Allâh, may will, He knows what is apparent and what is hidden.

(8)And We shall make easy for you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) the easy way (i.e. the doing of righteous deeds).

(9)Therefore remind (men) in case the reminder profits (them).

(10)The reminder will be received by him who fears (Allâh),

(11)But it will be avoided by the wretched,

(12)Who will enter the great Fire and made to taste its burning,

(13)Wherein he will neither die (to be in rest) nor live (a good living).

(14)Indeed whosoever purifies himself (by avoiding polytheism and accepting Islâmic Monotheism) shall achieve success,

(15)And remembers (glorifies) the Name of his Lord (worships none but Allâh), and prays (five compulsory prayers and Nawâfil additional prayers).

(16)Nay, you prefer the life of this world;

(17)Although the Hereafter is better and more lasting.

(18)Verily! This is in the former Scriptures,

(19)The Scriptures of Ibrâhim (Abraham) and Mûsa (Moses).

At-Târiq

2008-07-10T00:44:00.000+03:00

(1)By the heaven, and At-Târiq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star);

(2)And what will make you to know what At-Târiq (night-comer) is?

(3)(It is) the star of piercing brightness;

(4)There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc.)[]

(5)So let man see from what he is created!

(6)He is created from a water gushing forth

(7)Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs,

(8)Verily, (Allâh) is Able to bring him back (to life)!

(9)The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth).

(10)Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper.

(11)By the sky (having rain clouds) which gives rain, again and again.

(12)And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants),

(13)Verily! This (the Qur'ân) is the Word that separates (the truth from falsehood, and commands strict legal laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil).

(14)And it is not a thing for amusement.

(15)Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)).

(16)And I (too) am planning a plan.

(17)So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal you gently with them for a while.

Al-Burûj

2008-07-08T00:43:00.000+03:00

(1)By the heaven, holding the big stars[] .

(2)And by the Promised Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection);

(3)And by the witnessing day (i.e. Friday), and by the witnessed day [i.e. the day of 'Arafât (Hajj) the ninth of Dhul-Hîjjah];

(4)Cursed were the people of the ditch (the story of the Boy and the King).[]

(5)Fire supplied (abundantly) with fuel,

(6)When they sat by it (fire),

(7)And they witnessed what they were doing against the believers (i.e. burning them).

(8)They had nothing against them, except that they believed in Allâh, the All-Mighty, Worthy of all Praise!

(9)Who, to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth! And Allâh is Witness over everything.

(10)Verily, those who put into trial the believing men and believing women (by torturing them and burning them), and then do not turn in repentance, (to Allâh), will have the torment of Hell, and they will have the punishment of the burning Fire.

(11)Verily, those who believe and do righteous good deeds, for them will be Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise). That is the great success.

(12)Verily, (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) the Grip (Punishment) of your Lord is severe.

(13)Verily, He it is Who begins (punishment) and repeats (punishment in the Hereafter) (or originates the creation of everything, and then repeats it on the Day of Resurrection).

(14)And He is Oft-Forgiving, full of love (towards the pious who are real true believers of Islâmic Monotheism),

(15)Owner of the throne, the Glorious

(16)He does what He intends (or wills).

(17)Has the story reached you of the hosts,

(18)Of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and Thamûd?

(19)Nay! The disbelievers (persisted) in denying (Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his Message of Islâmic Monotheism).

(20)And Allâh encompasses them from behind! (i.e. all their deeds are within His Knowledge, and He will requite them for their deeds).

(21)Nay! This is a Glorious Qur'ân,

(22)(Inscribed) in Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz (The Preserved Tablet)!

Al-Inshiqâq

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(1)When the heaven is split asunder,

(2)And listens and obeys its Lord, and it must do so;

(3)And when the earth is stretched forth,

(4)And has cast out all that was in it and became empty,

(5)And listens and obeys its Lord, and it must do so;

(6)O man! Verily, you are returning towards your Lord with your deeds and actions (good or bad), a sure returning, so you will meet (i.e. the results of your deeds which you did).

(7)Then, as for him who will be given his Record in his right hand,

(8)He surely will receive an easy reckoning,

(9)And will return to his family in joy!

(10)But whosoever is given his Record behind his back,

(11)He will invoke (his) destruction,

(12)And shall enter a blazing Fire, and made to taste its burning.

(13)Verily, he was among his people in joy!

(14)Verily, he thought that he would never come back (to Us)!

(15)Yes! Verily, his Lord has been ever beholding him!

(16)So I swear by the afterglow of sunset;

(17)And by the night and whatever it gathers in its darkness;

(18)And by the moon when it is at the full,

(19)You shall certainly travel from stage to stage (in this life and in the Hereafter).

(20)What is the matter with them, that they believe not?

(21)And when the Qur'ân is recited to them, they fall not prostrate,

(22)Nay, (on the contrary), those who disbelieve, belie (Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and whatever he brought, i.e. this Qur'ân and Islâmic Monotheism, etc.).[]

(23)And Allâh knows best what they gather (of good and bad deeds),

(24)So announce to them a painful torment.

(25)Save those who believe and do righteous good deeds, for them is a reward that will never come to an end (i.e. Paradise).

Al-Mutaffifîn

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(1)Woe to Al-Mutaffifin [those who give less in measure and weight (decrease the rights of others)],

(2)Those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, demand full measure,

(3)And when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due.

(4)Think they not that they will be resurrected (for reckoning),

(5)On a Great Day,

(6)The Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)?

(7)Nay! Truly, the Record (writing of the deeds) of the Fujjâr (disbelievers, sinners, evil-doers and wicked) is (preserved) in Sijjîn.

(8)And what will make you know what Sijjîn is?

(9)A Register inscribed.

(10)Woe, that Day, to those who deny [(Allâh, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainments)].

(11)Those who deny the Day of Recompense.

(12)And none can deny it except every transgressor beyond bounds, (in disbelief, oppression and disobedience of Allâh, the sinner!)

(13)When Our Verses (of the Qur'ân) are recited to him he says: "Tales of the ancients!"

(14)Nay! But on their hearts is the Rân (covering of sins and evil deeds) which they used to earn[] .

(15)Nay! Surely, they (evil-doers) will be veiled from seeing their Lord that Day.

(16)Then, verily they will indeed enter and taste the burning flame of Hell.

(17)Then, it will be said to them: "This is what you used to deny!"

(18)Nay! Verily, the Record (writing of the deeds) of Al-Abrâr (the pious who fear Allâh and avoid evil), is (preserved) in 'Illiyyûn.

(19)And what will make you know what 'Illiyyûn is?

(20)A Register inscribed.

(21)To which bear witness those nearest (to Allâh, i.e. the angels).

(22)Verily, Al-Abrâr (the pious who fear Allâh and avoid evil) will be in delight (Paradise).

(23)On thrones, looking (at all things).

(24)You will recognise in their faces the brightness of delight.

(25)They will be given to drink pure sealed wine.

(26)The last thereof (that wine) will be the smell of musk, and for this let (all) those strive who want to strive (i.e. hasten earnestly to the obedience of Allâh).

(27)It (that wine) will be mixed with Tasnîm.

(28)A spring whereof drink those nearest to Allâh.

(29)Verily! (During the worldly life) those who committed crimes used to laugh at those who believed.

(30)And whenever they passed by them, used to wink one to another (in mockery);

(31)And when they returned to their own people, they would return jesting;

(32)And when they saw them, they said: "Verily! These have indeed gone astray!"

(33)But they (disbelievers, sinners) had not been sent as watchers over them (the believers).

(34)But this Day (the Day of Resurrection) those who believe will laugh at the disbelievers[]

(35)On (high) thrones, looking (at all things).

(36)Are not the disbelievers paid (fully) for what they used to do?

Al-Infitâr

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(1)When the heaven is cleft asunder.

(2)And when the stars have fallen and scattered;

(3)And when the seas are burst forth (got dried up);

(4)And when the graves are turned upside down (and they bring out their contents)

(5)(Then) a person will know what he has sent forward and (what he has) left behind (of good or bad deeds).

(6)O man! What has made you careless concerning your Lord, the Most Generous?

(7)Who created you, fashioned you perfectly, and gave you due proportion;

(8)In whatever form He willed, He put you together.

(9)Nay! But you deny the Recompense (reward for good deeds and punishment for evil deeds).

(10)But verily, over you (are appointed angels in charge of mankind) to watch you[] ,

(11)Kirâman (honourable) Kâtibîn writing down (your deeds)[] ,

(12)They know all that you do.

(13)Verily, the Abrâr (pious and righteous) will be in delight (Paradise);

(14)And verily, the Fujjâr (the wicked, disbelievers, sinners and evil-doers) will be in the blazing Fire (Hell),

(15)In which they will enter, and taste its burning flame on the Day of Recompense,

(16)And they (Al-Fujjâr) will not be absent therefrom (i.e. will not go out from the Hell).

(17)And what will make you know what the Day of Recompense is?

(18)Again, what will make you know what the Day of Recompense is?

(19)(It will be) the Day when no person shall have power (to do) anything for another, and the Decision, that Day, will be (wholly) with Allâh.

At-Takwîr

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(1)When the sun Kuwwirat (wound round and lost its light and is overthrown[] ).

(2)And when the stars shall fall;

(3)And when the mountains shall made to pass away;

(4)And when the pregnant she-camels shall be neglected;

(5)And when the wild beasts shall be gathered together;

(6)And when the seas shall become as blazing Fire or shall overflow;

(7)And when the souls shall be joined with their bodies;

(8)And when the female (infant) buried alive (as the pagan Arabs used to do) shall be questioned.[]

(9)For what sin she was killed?

(10)And when the written pages of deeds (good and bad) of every person shall be laid open;

(11)And when the heaven shall be stripped off and taken away from its place;

(12)And when Hell-fire shall be kindled to fierce ablaze.

(13)And when Paradise shall be brought near,

(14)(Then) every person will know what he has brought (of good and evil).

(15)So verily, I swear by the planets that recede (i.e. disappear during the day and appear during the night).

(16)And by the planets that move swiftly and hide themselves,

(17)And by the night as it departs;

(18)And by the dawn as it brightens;

(19)Verily, this is the Word (this Qur'ân brought by) a most honourable messenger [Jibrael (Gabriel), from Allâh to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)].

(20)Owner of power, and high rank with (Allâh) the Lord of the Throne,

(21)Obeyed (by the angels), trustworthy there (in the heavens).

(22)And (O people) your companion (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) is not a madman;

(23)And indeed he (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) saw him [Jibrael (Gabriel)] in the clear horizon (towards the east).

(24)And he (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) withholds not a knowledge of the unseen.

(25)And it (the Qur'ân) is not the word of the outcast Shaitân (Satan).

(26)Then where are you going?

(27)Verily, this (the Qur'ân) is no less than a Reminder to (all) the 'Alamîn (mankind and jinns)[] .

(28)To whomsoever among you who wills to walk straight,

(29)And you will not, unless (it be) that Allâh wills, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

'Abasa

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(1)(The Prophet (Peace be upon him)) frowned and turned away,

(2)Because there came to him the blind man (i.e. 'Abdullâh bin Umm-Maktûm, who came to the Prophet (Peace be upon him) while he was preaching to one or some of the Quraish chiefs).

(3)But what could tell you that per chance he might become pure (from sins)?

(4)Or that he might receive admonition, and that the admonition might profit him?

(5)As for him who thinks himself self-sufficient,

(6)To him you attend;

(7)What does it matter to you if he will not become pure (from disbelief, you are only a Messenger, your duty is to convey the Message of Allâh).

(8)But as to him who came to you running.

(9)And is afraid (of Allâh and His Punishment),

(10)Of him you are neglectful and divert your attention to another,

(11)Nay, (do not do like this), indeed it (these Verses of this Qur'ân) are an admonition,

(12)So whoever wills, let him pay attention to it.

(13)(It is) in Records held (greatly) in honour (Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz).

(14)Exalted (in dignity), purified,

(15)In the hands of scribes (angels).

(16)Honourable and obedient.

(17)Be cursed (the disbelieving) man! How ungrateful he is!

(18)From what thing did He create him?

(19)From Nutfah (male and female semen drops) He created him, and then set him in due proportion;

(20)Then He makes the Path easy for him;

(21)Then He causes him to die, and puts him in his grave;

(22)Then, when it is His Will, He will resurrect him (again).

(23)Nay, but (man) has not done what He commanded him.

(24)Then let man look at his food,

(25)That We pour forth water in abundance,

(26)And We split the earth in clefts,

(27)And We cause therein the grain to grow,

(28)And grapes and clover plants (i.e. green fodder for the cattle),

(29)And olives and date-palms,

(30)And gardens, dense with many trees,

(31)And fruits and Abba (herbage, etc.),

(32)(To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle.

(33)Then, when there comes As-Sâkhkhah (the Day of Resurrection's second blowing of Trumpet),

(34)That Day shall a man flee from his brother,

(35)And from his mother and his father,

(36)And from his wife and his children.

(37)Everyman, that Day, will have enough to make him careless of others.

(38)Some faces that Day, will be bright (true believers of Islâmic Monotheism).

(39)Laughing, rejoicing at good news (of Paradise).

(40)And other faces, that Day, will be dust-stained;

(41)Darkness will cover them,

(42)Such will be the Kafarah (disbelievers in Allâh, in His Oneness, and in His Messenger Muhammad (Peace be upon him), etc.), the Fajarah (wicked evil doers).

An-Nazi'ât

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(1)By those (angels) who pull out (the souls of the disbelievers and the wicked) with great violence;

(2)By those (angels) who gently take out (the souls of the believers);

(3)And by those that swim along (i.e. angels or planets in their orbits, etc.).

(4)And by those that press forward as in a race (i.e. the angels or stars or the horses, etc.).

(5)And by those angels who arrange to do the Commands of their Lord, (so verily, you disbelievers will be called to account).

(6)On the Day (when the first blowing of the Trumpet is blown), the earth and the mountains will shake violently (and everybody will die),

(7)The second blowing of the Trumpet follows it (and everybody will be raised up),

(8)(Some) hearts that Day will shake with fear and anxiety.

(9)Their eyes cast down.

(10)They say: "Shall we indeed be returned to (our) former state of life?

(11)"Even after we are crumbled bones?"

(12)They say: "It would in that case, be a return with loss!"

(13)But only, it will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e., the second blowing of the Trumpet)]. (See Verse 37:19).

(14)When, behold, they find themselves over the earth alive after their death,

(15)Has there come to you the story of Mûsa (Moses)?

(16)When his Lord called him in the sacred valley of Tûwa,

(17)Go to Fir'aun (Pharaoh), verily, he has transgressed all bounds (in crimes, sins, polytheism, disbelief, etc.).

(18)And say to him: "Would you purify yourself (from the sin of disbelief by becoming a believer)",

(19)And that I guide you to your Lord, so you should fear Him?

(20)Then [Mûsa (Moses)] showed him the great sign (miracles).

(21)But [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] belied and disobeyed;

(22)Then he turned his back, striving hard (against Allâh).

(23)Then he gathered his people and cried aloud,

(24)Saying: "I am your lord, most high",

(25)So Allâh, seized him with punishment for his last [i.e. his saying: "I am your lord, most high") (see Verse 79:24)] and first [(i.e. his saying, "O chiefs! I know not that you have a god other than I" (see Verse 28:38)] transgression.

(26)Verily, in this is an instructive admonition for whosoever fears Allâh.

(27)Are you more difficult to create, or is the heaven that He constructed?

(28)He raised its height, and He has equally ordered it,

(29)Its night He covers with darkness, and its forenoon He brings out (with light).

(30)And after that He spread the earth;

(31)And brought forth therefrom its water and its pasture;

(32)And the mountains He has fixed firmly;

(33)(To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle.

(34)But when there comes the greatest catastrophe (i.e. the Day of Recompense, etc.),

(35)The Day when man shall remember what he strove for,

(36)And Hell-fire shall be made apparent in full view for (every) one who sees,

(37)Then, for him who Taghâ (transgressed all bounds, in disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience to Allâh).

(38)And preferred the life of this world (by following his evil desires and lusts),

(39)Verily, his abode will be Hell-fire;

(40)But as for him who feared standing before his Lord, and restrained himself from impure evil desires, and lusts.

(41)Verily, Paradise will be his abode.

(42)They ask you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) about the Hour, - when will be its appointed time?

(43)You have no knowledge to say anything about it,

(44)To your Lord belongs (the knowledge of) the term thereof?

(45)You (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) are only a warner for those who fear it,

(46)The Day they see it, (it will be) as if they had not tarried (in this world) except an afternoon or a morning.

An-Naba'

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(1)What are they asking (one another)?

(2)About the great news, (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism, the Qur'ân, which Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)brought and the Day of Resurrection, etc.),

(3)About which they are in disagreement.

(4)Nay, they will come to know!

(5)Nay, again, they will come to know!

(6)Have We not made the earth as a bed,

(7)And the mountains as pegs?

(8)And We have created you in pairs (male and female, tall and short, good and bad, etc.).

(9)And have made your sleep as a thing for rest.

(10)And have made the night as a covering (through its darkness),

(11)And have made the day for livelihood.

(12)And We have built above you seven strong (heavens),

(13)And have made (therein) a shinning lamp (sun).

(14)And have sent down from the rainy clouds abundant water.

(15)That We may produce therewith corn and vegetations,

(16)And gardens of thick growth.

(17)Verily, the Day of Decision is a fixed time,

(18)The Day when the Trumpet will be blown, and you shall come forth in crowds (groups);

(19)And the heaven shall be opened, and it will become as gates,

(20)And the mountains shall be moved away from their places and they will be as if they were a mirage.

(21)Truly, Hell is a place of ambush,

(22)A dwelling place for the Tâghûn (those who transgress the boundry limits set by Allâh like polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, hyprocrites, sinners, criminals, etc.),

(23)They will abide therein for ages,

(24)Nothing cool shall they taste therein, nor any drink.

(25)Except boiling water, and dirty wound discharges.

(26)An exact recompense (according to their evil crimes).

(27)For verily, they used not to look for a reckoning.

(28)But they belied Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, and that which Our Prophet (Peace be upon him) brought) completely.

(29)And all things We have recorded in a Book.

(30)So taste you (the results of your evil actions); no increase shall We give you, except in torment.

(31)Verily, for the Muttaqûn[], there will be a success (Paradise);

(32)Gardens and grapeyards;

(33)And young full-breasted (mature) maidens of equal age;

(34)And a full cup (of wine).

(35)No Laghw (dirty, false, evil talk) shall they hear therein, nor lying;

(36)A reward from your Lord, an ample calculated gift (according to the best of their good deeds)[].

(37)(From) the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and whatsoever is in between them, the Most Beneficent, none can dare to speak with Him (on the Day of Resurrection except after His Leave).

(38)The Day that Ar-Rûh [Jibrael (Gabriel) or another angel] and the angels will stand forth in rows, none shall speak except him whom the Most Beneficent (Allâh) allows, and he will speak what is right.

(39)That is without doubt the True Day, so, whosoever wills, let him seek a place with (or a way to) His Lord (by obeying Him in this worldly life)!

(40)Verily, We have warned you of a near torment, the Day when man will see that (the deeds) which his hands have sent forth, and the disbeliever will say: "Woe to me! Would that I were dust!"

Al-Mursalât

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(1)By the winds (or angels or the Messengers of Allâh) sent forth one after another.

(2)And by the winds that blow violently,

(3)And by the winds that scatter clouds and rain;

(4)And by the Verses (of the Qur'ân) that separate the right from the wrong.

(5)And by the angels that bring the revelations to the Messengers,

(6)To cut off all excuses or to warn;

(7)Surely, what you are promised must come to pass.

(8)Then when the stars lose their lights;

(9)And when the heaven is cleft asunder;

(10)And when the mountains are blown away;

(11)And when the Messengers are gathered to their time appointed;

(12)For what Day are these signs postponed?

(13)For the Day of sorting out (the men of Paradise from the men destined for Hell).

(14)And what will explain to you what is the Day of sorting out?

(15)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(16)Did We not destroy the ancients?

(17)So shall We make later generations to follow them.

(18)Thus do We deal with the Mujrimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, sinners, criminals, etc.)!

(19)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(20)Did We not create you from a worthless water (semen, etc.)?

(21)Then We placed it in a place of safety (womb),

(22)For a known period (determined by gestation)?

(23)So We did measure, and We are the Best to measure (the things).

(24)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(25)Have We not made the earth a receptacle?

(26)For the living and the dead.

(27)And have placed therein firm, and tall mountains; and have given you to drink sweet water?

(28)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(29)(It will be said to the disbelievers): "Depart you to that which you used to deny!

(30)"Depart you to a shadow (of Hell-fire smoke ascending) in three columns,

(31)"Neither shading, nor of any use against the fierce flame of the Fire."

(32)Verily! It (Hell) throws sparks (huge) as Al-Qasr [a fort or a Qasr (huge log of wood)],

(33)As if they were Jimâlatun Sufr (yellow camels or bundles of ropes)."

(34)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(35)That will be a Day when they shall not speak (during some part of it),

(36)And they will not be permitted to put forth any excuse.

(37)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(38)That will be a Day of Decision! We have brought you and the men of old together!

(39)So if you have a plot, use it against Me (Allâh swt )!

(40)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(41)Verily, the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) shall be amidst shades and springs.

(42)And fruits, such as they desire.

(43)"Eat and drink comfortably for that which you used to do.

(44)Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers).

(45)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(46)(O you disbelievers)! Eat and enjoy yourselves (in this worldly life) for a little while. Verily, you are the Mujrimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, sinners, criminals, etc.).

(47)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(48)And when it is said to them: "Bow down yourself (in prayer)!" They bow not down (offer not their prayers)[] .

(49)Woe that Day to the deniers (of the Day of Resurrection)!

(50)Then in what statement after this (the Qur'ân) will they believe?

Al-Insân or Ad-Dahr

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(1)Has there not been over man a period of time, when he was nothing to be mentioned?

(2)Verily, We have created man from Nutfah drops of mixed semen (discharge of man and woman), in order to try him, so We made him hearer, seer.

(3)Verily, We showed him the way, whether he be grateful or ungrateful.

(4)Verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers iron chains, iron collars, and a blazing Fire.

(5)Verily, the Abrâr (pious, who fear Allâh and avoid evil), shall drink a cup (of wine) mixed with water from a spring in Paradise called Kâfûr.

(6)A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allâh will drink, causing it to gush forth abundantly.

(7)They (are those who) fulfill (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil will be wide-spreading.

(8)And they give food, inspite of their love for it (or for the love of Him), to Miskin[] (poor), the orphan, and the captive,

(9)(Saying): "We feed you seeking Allâh's Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you.

(10)"Verily, We fear from our Lord a Day, hard and distressful, that will make the faces look horrible (from extreme dislikeness to it)."

(11)So Allâh saved them from the evil of that Day, and gave them Nadratan (a light of beauty) and joy.

(12)And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.

(13)Reclining therein on raised thrones, they will see there neither the excessive heat of the sun, nor the excessive bitter cold, (as in Paradise there is no sun and no moon).

(14)And the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low within their reach.

(15)And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal,

(16)Crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof according to their wishes.

(17)And they will be given to drink there a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabîl (ginger, etc.),

(18)A spring there, called Salsabîl.

(19)And round about them will (serve) boys of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would think them scattered pearls.

(20)And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion.

(21)Their garments will be of fine green silk, and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink.

(22)(And it will be said to them): "Verily, this is a reward for you, and your endeavour has been accepted."

(23)Verily! It is We Who have sent down the Qur'ân to you (O Muhammad SAW) by stages.

(24)Therefore be patient (O Muhammad SAW) and submit to the Command of your Lord (Allâh, by doing your duty to Him and by conveying His Message to mankind), and obey neither a sinner nor a disbeliever among them.

(25)And remember the Name of your Lord every morning and afternoon [i.e. offering of the Morning (Fajr), Zuhr, and 'Asr prayers].

(26)And during night, prostrate yourself to Him (i.e. the offering of Maghrib and 'Ishâ' prayers), and glorify Him a long night through (i.e. Tahajjud prayer).

(27)Verily! These (disbelievers) love the present life of this world, and put behind them a heavy Day (that will be hard).

(28)It is We Who created them, and We have made them of strong built. And when We will, We can replace them with others like them with a complete replacement.

(29)Verily! This (Verses of the Qur'ân) is an admonition, so whosoever wills, let him take a Path to his Lord (Allâh).

(30)But you cannot will, unless Allâh wills. Verily, Allâh is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.

(31)He will admit to His Mercy whom He will and as for the Zâlimûn, (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.) He has prepared a painful torment.

Al-Qiyâmah

2008-06-18T21:01:00.000+03:00

(1)I swear by the Day of Resurrection;

(2)And I swear by the self-reproaching person (a believer).

(3)Does man (a disbeliever) think that We shall not assemble his bones?

(4)Yes, We are Able to put together in perfect order the tips of his fingers.[]

(5)Nay! (Man denies Resurrection and Reckoning. So) he desires to continue committing sins.

(6)He asks: "When will be this Day of Resurrection?"

(7)So, when the sight shall be dazed,

(8)And the moon will be eclipsed,

(9)And the sun and moon will be joined together (by going one into the other or folded up or deprived of their light, etc.)[]

(10)On that Day man will say: "Where (is the refuge) to flee?"

(11)No! There is no refuge!

(12)Unto your Lord (Alone) will be the place of rest that Day.

(13)On that Day man will be informed of what he sent forward (of his evil or good deeds), and what he left behind (of his good or evil traditions).

(14)Nay! Man will be a witness against himself [as his body parts (skin, hands, legs, etc.) will speak about his deeds].

(15)Though he may put forth his excuses (to cover his evil deeds).

(16)Move not your tongue concerning (the Qur'ân, O Muhammad SAW) to make haste therewith.

(17)It is for Us to collect it and to give you (O Muhammad SAW) the ability to recite it (the Qur'ân),

(18)And when We have recited it to you [O Muhammad SAW through Jibrael (Gabriel)], then follow you its (the Qur'ân's) recital.

(19)Then it is for Us (Allâh) to make it clear to you,

(20)Not [as you think, that you (mankind) will not be resurrected and recompensed for your deeds], but (you men) love the present life of this world,

(21)And leave (neglect) the Hereafter.

(22)Some faces that Day shall be Nâdirah (shining and radiant).

(23)Looking at their Lord (Allâh);

(24)And some faces, that Day, will be Bâsirah (dark, gloomy, frowning, and sad),

(25)Thinking that some calamity was about to fall on them;

(26)Nay, when (the soul) reaches to the collar bone (i.e. up to the throat in its exit),

(27)And it will be said: "Who can cure him and save him from death?"

(28)And he (the dying person) will conclude that it was (the time) of departing (death);

(29)And leg will be joined with another leg (shrouded)[]

(30)The drive will be, on that Day, to your Lord (Allâh)!

(31)So he (the disbeliever) neither believed (in this Qur'ân, in the Message of Muhammad SAW) nor prayed!

(32)But on the contrary, he belied (this Qur'ân and the Message of Muhammad SAW) and turned away!

(33)Then he walked in full pride to his family admiring himself!

(34)Woe to you [O man (disbeliever)]! And then (again) woe to you!

(35)Again, woe to you [O man (disbeliever)]! And then (again) woe to you!

(36)Does man think that he will be left Suda [neglected without being punished or rewarded for the obligatory duties enjoined by his Lord (Allâh) on him]?

(37)Was he not a Nutfah (mixed male and female discharge of semen) poured forth?

(38)Then he became an 'Alaqa (a clot); then (Allâh) shaped and fashioned (him) in due proportion.[]

(39)And made him in two sexes, male and female.

(40)Is not He (Allâh Who does that), Able to give life to the dead? (Yes! He is Able to do all things).

Al-Muddaththir

2008-06-15T21:01:00.000+03:00

(1)O you (Muhammad SAW) enveloped (in garments)!

(2)Arise and warn!

(3)And your Lord (Allâh) magnify!

(4)And your garments purify!

(5)And keep away from Ar-Rujz (the idols)!

(6)And give not a thing in order to have more (or consider not your deeds of Allâh's obedience as a favour to Allâh).

(7)And be patient for the sake of your Lord (i.e. perform your duty to Allâh)!

(8)Then, when the Trumpet is sounded (i.e. its second blowing);

(9)Truly, that Day will be a Hard Day.

(10)Far from easy for the disbelievers.

(11)Leave Me Alone (to deal) with whom I created Alone (without any means, i.e. Al-Walîd bin Al-Mughîrah Al-Makhzûmî)!

(12)And then granted him resources in abundance.

(13)And children to be by his side!

(14)And made life smooth and comfortable for him!

(15)After all that he desires that I should give more;

(16)Nay! Verily, he has been stubborn and opposing Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.).

(17)I shall oblige him to (climb a slippery mountain in the Hell-fire called AsSa'ûd, or to) face a severe torment!

(18)Verily, he thought and plotted;

(19)So let him be cursed! How he plotted!

(20)And once more let him be cursed, how he plotted!

(21)Then he thought;

(22)Then he frowned and he looked in a bad tempered way;

(23)Then he turned back and was proud;

(24)Then he said: "This is nothing but magic from that of old;

(25)"This is nothing but the word of a human being!"

(26)I will cast him into Hell-fire[]

(27)And what will make you know exactly what Hell-fire is?

(28)It spares not (any sinner), nor does it leave (anything unburnt)!

(29)Burning the skins!

(30)Over it are nineteen (angels as guardians and keepers of Hell).

(31)And We have set none but angels as guardians of the Fire, and We have fixed their number (19) only as a trial for the disbelievers, in order that the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) may arrive at a certainty [that this Qur'ân is the truth as it agrees with their Books i.e. their number (19) is written in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] and the believers may increase in Faith (as this Qur'ân is the truth) and that no doubts may be left for the people of the Scripture and the believers, and that those in whose hearts is a disease (of hypocrisy) and the disbelievers may say: "What Allâh intends by this (curious) example ?" Thus Allâh leads astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And none can know the hosts of your Lord but He. And this (Hell) is nothing else than a (warning) reminder to mankind.

(32)Nay, and by the moon,

(33)And by the night when it withdraws,

(34)And by the dawn when it brightens,

(35)Verily, it (Hell, or their denial of the Prophet Muhammad SAW , or the Day of Resurrection) is but one of the greatest calamities.

(36)A warning to mankind,

(37)To any of you that chooses to go forward (by working righteous deeds), or to remain behind (by commiting sins),

(38)Every person is a pledge for what he has earned,

(39)Except those on the Right, (i.e. the pious true believers of Islâmic Monotheism);

(40)In Gardens (Paradise) they will ask one another,

(41)About Al-Mujrimûn (polytheists, criminals, disbelievers, etc.), (And they will say to them):

(42)"What has caused you to enter Hell?"

(43)They will say: "We were not of those who used to offer their Salât (prayers)[]

(44)"Nor we used to feed Al-Miskin (the poor);

(45)"And we used to talk falsehood (all that which Allâh hated) with vain talkers[] .

(46)"And we used to belie the Day of Recompense[]

(47)"Until there came to us (the death) that is certain."

(48)So no intercession of intercessors will be of any use to them.

(49)Then what is wrong with them (i.e. the disbelievers) that they turn away from (receiving) admonition?

(50)As if they were frightened (wild) donkeys.

(51)Fleeing from a hunter, or a lion, or a beast of prey.

(52)Nay, everyone of them desires that he should be given pages spread out (coming from Allâh with a writing that Islâm is the right religion, and Muhammad SAW has come with the truth from Allâh the Lord of the heavens and earth, etc.).

(53)Nay! But they fear not the Hereafter (from Allâh's punishment).

(54)Nay, verily, this (Qur'ân) is an admonition,

(55)So whosoever will (let him read it), and receive admonition (from it)!

(56)And they will not receive admonition unless Allâh wills; He (Allâh) is the One, deserving that mankind should be afraid of, and should be dutiful to Him, and should not take any Ilâh (God) along with Him, and He is the One Who forgives (sins).

Al-Muzzammil

2008-06-13T21:00:00.000+03:00

(1)O you wrapped in garments (i.e. Prophet Muhammad SAW)!

(2)Stand (to pray) all night, except a little.

(3)Half of it, or a little less than that,

(4)Or a little more; and recite the Qur'ân (aloud) in a slow, (pleasant tone and) style[] .

(5)Verily, We shall send down to you a weighty Word (i.e. obligations, legal laws, etc.).

(6)Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent and good for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (understanding) the Word (of Allâh).

(7)Verily, there is for you by day prolonged occupation with ordinary duties,

(8)And remember the Name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with a complete devotion.

(9)(He Alone is) the Lord of the east and the west, Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). So take Him Alone as Wakîl (Disposer of your affairs)[] .

(10)And be patient (O Muhammad SAW) with what they say, and keep away from them in a good way.

(11)And leave Me Alone to deal with the beliers (those who deny My Verses, etc.), and those who are in possession of good things of life. And give them respite for a little while.

(12)Verily, with Us are fetters (to bind them), and a raging Fire.

(13)And a food that chokes, and a painful torment.

(14)On the Day when the earth and the mountains will be in violent shake, and the mountains will be a heap of sand poured out and flowing down.

(15)Verily, We have sent to you (O men) a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) to be a witness over you, as We did send a Messenger [Mûsa (Moses)] to Fir'aun (Pharaoh)[] .

(16)But Fir'aun (Pharaoh) disobeyed the Messenger [Mûsa (Moses)], so We seized him with a severe punishment.

(17)Then how can you avoid the punishment, if you disbelieve, on a Day that will make the children grey-headed (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)?

(18)Whereon the heaven will be cleft asunder? His Promise is certainly to be accomplished.

(19)Verily, this is an admonition, therefore whosoever will, let him take a Path to His Lord!

(20)Verily, your Lord knows that you do stand (to pray at night) a little less than two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third of the night, and so do a party of those with you, And Allâh measures the night and the day. He knows that you are unable to pray the whole night, so He has turned to you (in mercy). So, recite you of the Qur'ân as much as may be easy for you. He knows that there will be some among you sick, others travelling through the land, seeking of Allâh's Bounty; yet others fighting in Allâh's Cause. So recite as much of the Qur'ân as may be easy (for you), and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât) and give Zakât, and lend to Allâh a goodly loan, and whatever good you send before you for yourselves, (i.e. Nawâfil non-obligatory acts of worship: prayers, charity, fasting, Hajj and 'Umrah, etc.), you will certainly find it with Allâh, better and greater in reward. And seek Forgiveness of Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful[].

Nûh

2008-06-11T21:00:00.000+03:00

(1)Verily, We sent Nûh (Noah) to his people (Saying): "Warn your people before there comes to them a painful torment."

(2)He said: "O my people! Verily, I am a plain warner to you,

(3)"That you should worship Allâh (Alone), be dutiful to Him, and obey me,

(4)"He (Allâh) will forgive you of your sins and respite you to an appointed term. Verily, the term of Allâh when it comes, cannot be delayed, if you but knew."

(5)He said: "O my Lord! Verily, I have called my people night and day (i.e. secretly and openly to accept the doctrine of Islâmic Monotheism)[] ,

(6)"But all my calling added nothing but to (their) flight (from the truth).

(7)"And verily! Every time I called unto them that You might forgive them, they thrust their fingers into their ears, covered themselves up with their garments, and persisted (in their refusal), and magnified themselves in pride.

(8)"Then verily, I called to them openly (aloud);

(9)"Then verily, I proclaimed to them in public, and I have appealed to them in private,

(10)"I said (to them): 'Ask forgiveness from your Lord; Verily, He is Oft-Forgiving;

(11)'He will send rain to you in abundance;

(12)'And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.' "

(13)What is the matter with you, [that you fear not Allâh (His punishment), and] you hope not for reward (from Allâh or you believe not in His Oneness).

(14)While He has created you in (different) stages [i.e. first Nutfah, then 'Alaqah and then Mudghah, see (VV.23:13,14) the Qur'ân].

(15)See you not how Allâh has created the seven heavens one above another,

(16)And has made the moon a light therein, and made the sun a lamp?

(17)And Allâh has brought you forth from the (dust of) earth. [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol.29, Page 97].

(18)Afterwards He will return you into it (the earth), and bring you forth (again on the Day of Resurrection)?

(19)And Allâh has made for you the earth wide spread (an expanse).

(20)That you may go about therein in broad roads.

(21)Nûh (Noah) said: "My Lord! They have disobeyed me, and followed one whose wealth and children give him no increase but only loss.

(22)"And they have plotted a mighty plot.

(23)"And they have said: 'You shall not leave your gods, nor shall you leave Wadd, nor Suwâ', nor Yaghûth, nor Ya'ûq, nor Nasr (names of the idols);

(24)"And indeed they have led many astray. And (O Allâh): 'Grant no increase to the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, and disbelievers, etc.) save error.' "

(25)Because of their sins they were drowned, then were made to enter the Fire, and they found none to help them instead of Allâh.

(26)And Nûh (Noah) said: "My Lord! Leave not one of the disbelievers on the earth!

(27)"If You leave them, they will mislead Your slaves, and they will beget none but wicked disbelievers."

(28)"My Lord! Forgive me, and my parents, and him who enters my home as a believer, and all the believing men and women. And to the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, and disbelievers, etc.) grant You no increase but destruction!"

Al-Jinn

2008-06-09T21:00:00.000+03:00

(1)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "It has been revealed to me that a group (from three to ten in number) of jinns[] listened (to this Qur'ân). They said: 'Verily! We have heard a wonderful Recital (this Qur'ân)!

(2)'It guides to the Right Path, and we have believed therein, and we shall never join (in worship) anything with our Lord (Allâh).

(3)'And exalted be the Majesty of our Lord, He has taken neither a wife, nor a son (or offspring or children).[]

(4)'And that the foolish among us [i.e. Iblîs (Satan) or the polytheists amongst the jinns] used to utter against Allâh that which was wrong and not right.

(5)'And verily, we thought that men and jinns would not utter a lie against Allâh.

(6)'And verily, there were men among mankind who took shelter with the masculine among the jinns, but they (jinns) increased them (mankind) in sin and disbelief.

(7)'And they thought as you thought, that Allâh will not send any Messenger (to mankind or jinns).

(8)'And we have sought to reach the heaven; but found it filled with stern guards and flaming fires.

(9)'And verily, we used to sit there in stations, to (steal) a hearing, but any who listens now will find a flaming fire watching him in ambush.

(10)'And we know not whether evil is intended for those on earth, or whether their Lord intends for them a Right Path.

(11)'There are among us some that are righteous, and some the contrary; we are groups each having a different way (religious sect, etc.).

(12)'And we think that we cannot escape (from the punishment of) Allâh in the earth, nor can we escape (from the punishment) by flight.

(13)'And indeed when we heard the Guidance (this Qur'ân), we believed therein (Islâmic Monotheism), and whosoever believes in his Lord shall have no fear, either of a decrease in the reward of his good deeds or an increase in punishment for his sins.

(14)'And of us some are Muslims (who have submitted to Allâh, after listening to this Qur'ân), and of us some are Al-Qâsitûn (disbelievers those who have deviated from the Right Path)'. And whosoever has embraced Islâm (i.e. has become a Muslim by submitting to Allâh), then such have sought the Right Path."

(15)And as for the Qâsitûn (disbelievers who deviated from the Right Path), they shall be firewood for Hell,

(16)If they (non-Muslims) had believed in Allâh, and went on the Right Way (i.e. Islâm) We should surely have bestowed on them water (rain) in abundance.

(17)That We might try them thereby. And whosoever turns away from the Reminder of his Lord (i.e. this Qur'ân, and practice not its laws and orders), He will cause him to enter in a severe torment (i.e. Hell).

(18)And the mosques are for Allâh (Alone), so invoke not anyone along with Allâh.[]

(19)(It has been revealed to me that) When the slave of Allâh (Muhammad SAW) stood up invoking (his Lord Allâh) in prayer to Him they (the jinns) just made round him a dense crowd as if sticking one over the other (in order to listen to the Prophet's recitation).

(20)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I invoke only my Lord (Allâh Alone), and I associate none as partners along with Him."

(21)Say: "It is not in my power to cause you harm, or to bring you to the Right Path."

(22)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "None can protect me from Allâh's punishment (if I were to disobey Him), nor should I find refuge except in Him.

(23)"(Mine is) but conveyance (of the truth) from Allâh and His Messages (of Islâmic Monotheism), and whosoever disobeys Allâh and His Messenger, then verily, for him is the Fire of Hell, he shall dwell therein forever[] ."

(24)Till, when they see that which they are promised, then they will know who it is that is weaker concerning helpers and less important concerning numbers.

(25)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I know not whether (the punishment) which you are promised is near or whether my Lord will appoint for it a distant term.

(26)"(He Alone) the All-Knower of the Ghâ'ib (unseen), and He reveals to none His Ghâ'ib (unseen)."

(27)Except to a Messenger (from mankind) whom He has chosen (He informs him of unseen as much as He likes), and then He makes a band of watching guards (angels) to march before him and behind him.

(28)[He (Allâh) protects them (the Messengers)], till He sees that they (the Messengers) have conveyed the Messages of their Lord (Allâh). And He (Allâh) surrounds all that which is with them, and He (Allâh) keeps count of all things (i.e. He knows the exact number of everything).

Al-Ma'ârij

2008-06-07T20:59:00.000+03:00

(1)A questioner asked concerning a torment about to befall

(2)Upon the disbelievers, which none can avert,

(3)From Allâh, the Lord of the ways of ascent.

(4)The angels and the Rûh [Jibrael (Gabriel)] ascend to Him in a Day the measure whereof is fifty thousand years,

(5)So be patient (O Muhammad SAW ), with a good patience.

(6)Verily! They see it (the torment) afar off,

(7)But We see it (quite) near.

(8)The Day that the sky will be like the boiling filth of oil, (or molten copper or silver or lead, etc.).

(9)And the mountains will be like flakes of wool,

(10)And no friend will ask of a friend,

(11)Though they shall be made to see one another [(i.e. on the Day of Resurrection), there will be none but see his father, children and relatives, but he will neither speak to them nor will ask them for any help)], - the Mujrim, (criminal, sinner, disbeliever, etc.) would desire to ransom himself from the punishment of that Day by his children.

(12)And his wife and his brother,

(13)And his kindred who sheltered him,

(14)And all that are in the earth, so that it might save him[] .

(15)By no means! Verily, it will be the Fire of Hell!

(16)Taking away (burning completely) the head skin!

(17)Calling: "[O Kafir (O disbeliever in Allâh, His angels, His Book, His Messengers, Day of Resurrection and in Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainments), O Mushrik (O polytheist, disbeliever in the Oneness of Allâh)] (all) such as turn their backs and turn away their faces (from Faith) [picking and swallowing them up from that great gathering of mankind (on the Day of Resurrection) just as a bird picks up a food-grain from the earth with its beak and swallows it up] [Tafsir Al-Qurtubî, Vol. 18, Page 289]

(18)And collect (wealth) and hide it (from spending it in the Cause of Allâh).

(19)Verily, man (disbeliever) was created very impatient;

(20)Irritable (discontented) when evil touches him;

(21)And niggardly when good touches him;-

(22)Except those devoted to Salât (prayers)[]

(23)Those who remain constant in their Salât (prayers);

(24)And those in whose wealth there is a known right,

(25)For the beggar who asks, and for the unlucky who has lost his property and wealth, (and his means of living has been straitened);

(26)And those who believe in the Day of Recompense,

(27)And those who fear the torment of their Lord,

(28)Verily! The torment of their Lord is that before which none can feel secure,

(29)And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts from illegal sexual acts)[] .

(30)Except with their wives and the (women slaves and captives) whom their right hands possess, for (then) they are not to be blamed,

(31)But whosoever seeks beyond that, then it is those who are trespassers.[]

(32)And those who keep their trusts and covenants;

(33)And those who stand firm in their testimonies;

(34)And those who guard their Salât (prayers) well[] ,

(35)Such shall dwell in the Gardens (i.e. Paradise) honoured.

(36)So what is the matter with those who disbelieve that they hasten to listen from you (O Muhammad SAW), in order to belie you and to mock at you, and at Allâh's Book (this Qur'ân).

(37)(Sitting) in groups on the right and on the left (of you, O Muhammad SAW)?

(38)Does every man of them hope to enter the Paradise of delight?

(39)No, that is not like that! Verily, We have created them out of that which they know!

(40)So I swear by the Lord of all [the three hundred and sixty (360)] points of sunrise and sunset in the east and the west that surely We are Able

(41)To replace them by (others) better than them; and We are not to be outrun.

(42)So leave them to plunge in vain talk[] and play about, until they meet their Day which they are promised.

(43)The Day when they will come out of the graves quickly as racing to a goal,

(44)With their eyes lowered in fear and humility, ignominy covering them (all over)! That is the Day which they were promised!

Al-Hâqqah

2008-06-05T20:59:00.000+03:00

(1)The Reality (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)!

(2)What is the Reality?

(3)And what will make you know what the Reality is?

(4)Thamûd and 'Ad people denied the Qâri'ah [the striking Hour (of Judgement)]!

(5)As for Thamûd, they were destroyed by the awful cry!

(6)And as for 'Ad, they were destroyed by a furious violent wind;

(7)Which Allâh imposed on them for seven nights and eight days in succession, so that you could see men lying overthrown (destroyed), as if they were hollow trunks of date-palms!

(8)Do you see any remnants of them?

(9)And Fir'aun (Pharaoh), and those before him, and the cities overthrown [the towns of the people of [Lout (Lot)] committed sin,

(10)And they disobeyed their Lord's Messenger, so He punished them with a strong punishment.

(11)Verily! When the water rose beyond its limits [Nûh's (Noah) Flood], We carried you (mankind) in the floating [ship that was constructed by Nûh (Noah)].

(12)That We might make it a remembrance for you, and the keen ear (person) may (hear and) understand it.

(13)Then when the Trumpet will be blown with one blowing (the first one),

(14)And the earth and the mountains shall be removed from their places, and crushed with a single crushing,

(15)Then on that Day shall the (Great) Event befall,

(16)And the heaven will split asunder, for that Day it (the heaven will be frail (weak), and torn up,

(17)And the angels will be on its sides, and eight angels will, that Day, bear the Throne of your Lord above them.

(18)That Day shall you be brought to Judgement, not a secret of you will be hidden.

(19)Then as for him who will be given his Record in his right hand will say: "Take, read my Record!

(20)"Surely, I did believe that I shall meet my Account!"

(21)So he shall be in a life, well-pleasing.

(22)In a lofty Paradise,

(23)The fruits in bunches whereof will be low and near at hand.

(24)Eat and drink at ease for that which you have sent on before you in days past!

(25)But as for him who will be given his Record in his left hand, will say: "I wish that I had not been given my Record!

(26)"And that I had never known, how my Account is?

(27)"I wish, would that it had been my end (death)!

(28)"My wealth has not availed me,

(29)"My power and arguments (to defend myself) have gone from me!"

(30)(It will be said): "Seize him and fetter him,

(31)Then throw him in the blazing Fire.

(32)"Then fasten him with a chain whereof the length is seventy cubits!"

(33)Verily, He used not to believe in Allâh, the Most Great,

(34)And urged not on the feeding of AlMiskîn (the poor),[]

(35)So no friend has he here this Day,

(36)Nor any food except filth from the washing of wounds,

(37)None will eat except the Khâti'ûn (sinners, disbelievers, polytheists, etc.).

(38)So I swear by whatsoever you see,

(39)And by whatsoever you see not,

(40)That this is verily the word of an honoured Messenger [i.e. Jibrael (Gabriel) or Muhammad SAW which he has brought from Allâh].

(41)It is not the word of a poet, little is that you believe!

(42)Nor is it the word of a soothsayer (or a foreteller), little is that you remember!

(43)This is the Revelation sent down from the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(44)And if he (Muhammad SAW) had forged a false saying concerning Us (Allâh swt),

(45)We surely should have seized him by his right hand (or with power and might),

(46)And then certainly should have cut off his life artery (Aorta),

(47)And none of you could withhold Us from (punishing) him.

(48)And verily, this Qur'ân is a Reminder for the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2).

(49)And verily, We know that there are some among you that belie (this Qur'ân). [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. 29, Page 68]

(50)And indeed it (this Qur'ân) will be an anguish for the disbelievers (on the Day of Resurrection).[]

(51)And Verily, it (this Qur'ân) is an absolute truth with certainty[] .

(52)So glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.[]

Al-Qalam

2008-06-03T20:58:00.000+03:00

(1)Nûn. [These letters (Nûn, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the pen and what the (angels) write (in the Records of men).

(2)You (O Muhammad SAW) are not, by the Grace of your Lord, a madman.

(3)And verily, for you (O Muhammad SAW) will be an endless reward.

(4)And verily, you (O Muhammad SAW) are on an exalted standard of character.

(5)You will see, and they will see,

(6)Which of you is afflicted with madness.

(7)Verily, your Lord knows better, who (among men) has gone astray from His Path, and He knows better those who are guided.

(8)So (O Muhammad SAW) obey not the deniers [(of Islâmic Monotheism those who belie the Verses of Allâh), the Oneness of Allâh, and the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad SAW), etc.][]

(9)They wish that you should compromise (in religion out of courtesy) with them, so they (too) would compromise with you.

(10)And obey not everyone who swears much, and is considered worthless,

(11)A slanderer, going about with calumnies,

(12)Hinderer of the good, transgressor, sinful,

(13)Cruel, after all that base-born (of illegitimate birth),

(14)(He was so) because he had wealth and children.

(15)When Our Verses (of the Qur'ân) are recited to him, he says: "Tales of the men of old!"

(16)We shall brand him over the nose!

(17)Verily, We have tried them as We tried the people of the garden, when they swore to pluck the fruits of the (garden) in the morning,

(18)Without saying: Inshâ' Allâh (If Allâh will).

(19)Then there passed by on the (garden) something (fire) from your Lord at night and burnt it while they were asleep.

(20)So the (garden) became black by the morning, like a pitch dark night (in complete ruins).

(21)Then they called out one to another as soon as the morning broke,

(22)Saying: "Go to your tilth in the morning, if you would pluck the fruits."

(23)So they departed, conversing in secret low tones (saying),

(24)No Miskîn (poor man) shall enter upon you into it today.

(25)And they went in the morning with strong intention, thinking that they have power (to prevent the poor taking anything of the fruits therefrom).

(26)But when they saw the (garden), they said: "Verily, we have gone astray,"

(27)(Then they said): "Nay! Indeed we are deprived of (the fruits)!"

(28)The best among them said: "Did I not tell you: why do you not say: Inshâ' Allâh (If Allâh will)."

(29)They said: "Glory to Our Lord! Verily, we have been Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, etc.)."

(30)Then they turned, one against another, in blaming.

(31)They said: "Woe to us! Verily, we were Tâghûn (transgressors and disobedient, etc.)

(32)We hope that our Lord will give us in exchange a better (garden) than this. Truly, we turn to our Lord (wishing for good that He may forgive our sins, and reward us in the Hereafter)."

(33)Such is the punishment (in this life), but truly, the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they but knew.

(34)Verily, for the Muttaqûn (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) are Gardens of delight (Paradise) with their Lord.

(35)Shall We then treat the (submitting) Muslims like the Mujrimûn (criminals, polytheists and disbelievers, etc.)?

(36)What is the matter with you? How judge you?

(37)Or have you a Book through which you learn.

(38)That you shall have all that you choose?

(39)Or you have oaths from Us, reaching to the Day of Resurrection that yours will be what you judge.

(40)Ask them, which of them will stand surety for that!

(41)Or have they "partners"? Then let them bring their "partners" if they are truthful!

(42)(Remember) the Day when the Shin[] shall be laid bare (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) and they shall be called to prostrate (to Allâh), but they (hypocrites) shall not be able to do so,

(43)Their eyes will be cast down, ignominy will cover them; they used to be called to prostrate (offer prayers), while they were healthy and good (in the life of the world, but they did not).

(44)Then leave Me Alone with such as belie this Qur'ân. We shall punish them gradually from directions they perceive not.

(45)And I will grant them a respite. Verily, My Plan is strong.

(46)Or is it that you (O Muhammad SAW) ask them a wage, so that they are heavily burdened with debt?

(47)Or that the Ghaib (unseen here in this Verse it means Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz) is in their hands, so that they can write it down?

(48)So wait with patience for the Decision of your Lord, and be not like the Companion of the Fish, when he cried out (to Us) while he was in deep sorrow. (See the Qur'ân, Verse 21:87).

(49)Had not a Grace from his Lord reached him, he would indeed have been (left in the stomach of the fish, but We forgave him), so he was cast off on the naked shore, while he was to be blamed.

(50)But his Lord chose him and made him of the righteous.

(51)And verily, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes through hatredness when they hear the Reminder (the Qur'ân), and they say: "Verily, he (Muhammad SAW) is a madman!"

(52)But it is nothing else than a Reminder to all the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

Al-Mulk

2008-06-01T20:58:00.000+03:00

(1)Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to do all things.

(2)Who has created death and life, that He may test you which of you is best in deed.[] And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving;

(3)Who has created the seven heavens one above another, you can see no fault in the creations of the Most Beneficent. Then look again: "Can you see any rifts?"

(4)Then look again and yet again, your sight will return to you in a state of humiliation and worn out.

(5)And indeed We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and We have made such lamps (as) missiles to drive away the Shayâtin (devils), and have prepared for them the torment of the blazing Fire.

(6)And for those who disbelieve in their Lord (Allâh) is the torment of Hell, and worst indeed is that destination.

(7)When they are cast therein, they will hear the (terrible) drawing in of its breath as it blazes forth. .

(8)It almost bursts up with fury. Every time a group is cast therein, its keeper will ask: "Did no warner come to you?"

(9)They will say: "Yes indeed; a warner did come to us, but we belied him and said: 'Allâh never sent down anything (of revelation), you are only in great error.'"

(10)And they will say: "Had we but listened or used our intelligence, we would not have been among the dwellers of the blazing Fire!"

(11)Then they will confess their sin. So, away with the dwellers of the blazing Fire.

(12)Verily! Those who fear their Lord unseen (i.e. they do not see Him, nor His Punishment in the Hereafter, etc.), theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).

(13)And whether you keep your talk secret or disclose it, verily, He is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men).

(14)Should not He Who has created know? And He is the Most Kind and Courteous (to His slaves) All-Aware (of everything).

(15)He it is, Who has made the earth subservient to you (i.e. easy for you to walk, to live and to do agriculture on it, etc.), so walk in the path thereof and eat of His provision, and to Him will be the Resurrection.

(16)Do you feel secure that He, Who is over the heaven (Allâh), will not cause the earth to sink with you, then behold it shakes (as in an earthquake)?

(17)Or do you feel secure that He, Who is over the heaven (Allâh), will not send against you a violent whirlwind? Then you shall know how (terrible) has been My Warning?

(18)And whether you keep your talk secret or disclose it, verily, He is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men).

(19)Do they not see the birds above them, spreading out their wings and folding them in? None upholds them except the Most Beneficent (Allâh). Verily, He is the All-Seer of everything.

(20)Who is he besides the Most Beneficent that can be an army to you to help you? The disbelievers are in nothing but delusion.

(21)Who is he that can provide for you if He should withhold His provision? Nay, but they continue to be in pride, and (they) flee (from the truth).

(22)Is he who walks without seeing on his face, more rightly guided, or he who (sees and) walks on a Straight Way (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism).

(23)Say it is He Who has created you, and endowed you with hearing (ears), seeing (eyes), and hearts. Little thanks you give.

(24)Say: "It is He Who has created you from the earth, and to Him shall you be gathered (in the Hereafter)."

(25)They say: "When will this promise (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) come to pass? if you are telling the truth."

(26)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "The knowledge (of its exact time) is with Allâh only, and I am only a plain warner."

(27)But when they will see it (the torment on the Day of Resurrection) approaching, the faces of those who disbelieve will be different (black, sad, and in grieve), and it will be said (to them): "This is (the promise) which you were calling for!"

(28)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Tell me! If Allâh destroys me, and those with me, or He bestows His Mercy on us, - who can save the disbelievers from a painful torment?"

(29)Say: "He is the Most Beneficent (Allâh), in Him we believe, and in Him we put our trust. So you will come to know who is it that is in manifest error."

(30)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Tell me! If (all) your water were to be sunk away, who then can supply you with flowing (spring) water?"

At-Tahrîm

2008-05-30T20:57:00.000+03:00

(1)O Prophet! Why do you ban (for yourself) that which Allâh has made lawful to you, seeking to please your wives? And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(2)Allâh has already ordained for you (O men), the dissolution of your oaths. And Allâh is your Maula (Lord, or Master, or Protector, etc.) and He is the All-Knower, the All-Wise.

(3)And (remember) when the Prophet (SAW) disclosed a matter in confidence to one of his wives (Hafsah), so when she told it (to another i.e. 'Aishah), and Allâh made it known to him, he informed part thereof and left a part. Then when he told her (Hafsah) thereof, she said: "Who told you this?" He said: "The All-Knower, the All-Aware (Allâh) has told me".

(4)If you two (wives of the Prophet SAW, namely 'Aishah and Hafsah ÑÖì <> <><>) turn in repentance to Allâh, (it will be better for you), your hearts are indeed so inclined (to oppose what the Prophet SAW likes), but if you help one another against him (Muhammad SAW), then verily, Allâh is his Maula (Lord, or Master, or Protector, etc.), and Jibrael (Gabriel), and the righteous among the believers, and furthermore, the angels are his helpers.

(5)It may be if he divorced you (all) that his Lord will give him instead of you, wives better than you, Muslims (who submit to Allâh), believers, obedient to Allâh, turning to Allâh in repentance, worshipping Allâh sincerely, fasting or emigrants (for Allâh's sake), previously married and virgins.

(6)O you who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allâh, but do that which they are commanded.

(7)(It will be said in the Hereafter) O you who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism)! Make no excuses this Day! You are being requited only for what you used to do[] .

(8)O you who believe! Turn to Allâh with sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will remit from you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) the Day that Allâh will not disgrace the Prophet (Muhammad SAW) and those who believe with him, their Light will run forward before them and with (their Records Books of deeds) in their right hands they will say: "Our Lord! Keep perfect our Light for us [and do not put it off till we cross over the Sirât (a slippery bridge over the Hell) safely] and grant us forgiveness. Verily, You are Able to do all things[] ."

(9)O Prophet (Muhammad SAW)! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be severe against them, their abode will be Hell, and worst indeed is that destination.[]

(10)Allâh sets forth an example for those who disbelieve, the wife of Nûh (Noah) and the wife of Lout (Lot). They were under two of our righteous slaves, but they both betrayed their (husbands by rejecting their doctrine) so they [Nûh (Noah) and Lout (Lot) <><> <>] benefited them (their respective wives) not, against Allâh, and it was said: "Enter the Fire along with those who enter!"

(11)And Allâh has set forth an example for those who believe, the wife of Fir'aun (Pharaoh), when she said: "My Lord! Build for me a home with You in Paradise, and save me from Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his work, and save me from the people who are Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers and disbelievers in Allâh).

(12)And Maryam (Mary), the daughter of 'Imrân who guarded her chastity; and We breathed into (the sleeve of her shirt or her garment) through Our Rûh [i.e. Jibrael (Gabriel)[]], and she testified to the truth of the Words of her Lord [i.e. believed in the Words of Allâh: "Be!" and he was; that is 'Iesa (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary); as a Messenger of Allâh], and (also believed in) His Scriptures, and she was of the Qanitîn (i.e. obedient to Allâh)[].

At-Talâq

2008-05-28T20:57:00.000+03:00

(1)O Prophet (SAW)! When you divorce women, divorce them at their 'Iddah (prescribed periods), and count (accurately) their 'Iddah (periods[] ). And fear Allâh your Lord (O Muslims), and turn them not out of their (husband's) homes, nor shall they (themselves) leave, except in case they are guilty of some open illegal sexual intercourse. And those are the set limits of Allâh. And whosoever transgresses the set limits of Allâh, then indeed he has wronged himself. You (the one who divorces his wife) know not, it may be that Allâh will afterward bring some new thing to pass (i.e. to return her back to you if that was the first or second divorce).

(2)Then when they are about to fulfil their term appointed, either take them back in a good manner or part with them in a good manner. And take for witness two just persons from among you (Muslims). And establish the witness for Allâh. That will be an admonition given to him who believes in Allâh and the Last Day. And whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty).

(3)And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allâh, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allâh will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allâh has set a measure for all things.

(4)And those of your women as have passed the age of monthly courses, for them the 'Iddah (prescribed period), if you have doubts (about their periods), is three months, and for those who have no courses [(i.e. they are still immature) their 'Iddah (prescribed period) is three months likewise, except in case of death][] . And for those who are pregnant (whether they are divorced or their husbands are dead), their 'Iddah (prescribed period) is until they deliver (their burdens), and whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him.

(5)That is the Command of Allâh, which He has sent down to you, and whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will remit his sins from him, and will enlarge his reward.

(6)Lodge them (the divorced women) where you dwell, according to your means, and do not treat them in such a harmful way that they be obliged to leave. And if they are pregnant, then spend on them till they deliver. Then if they give suck to the children for you, give them their due payment, and let each of you accept the advice of the other in a just way. But if you make difficulties for one another, then some other woman may give suck for him (the father of the child).

(7)Let the rich man spend according to his means, and the man whose resources are restricted, let him spend according to what Allâh has given him. Allâh puts no burden on any person beyond what He has given him. Allâh will grant after hardship, ease.

(8)And many a town (population) revolted against the Command of its Lord and His Messengers, and We called it to a severe account (i.e. torment in this worldly life), and shall punish it with a horrible torment (in Hell, in the Hereafter).

(9)So it tasted the evil result of its disbelief, and the consequence of its disbelief was loss (destruction in this life and an eternal punishment in the Hereafter).

(10)Allâh has prepared for them a severe torment. So fear Allâh and keep your duty to Him, O men of understanding who have believed! - Allâh has indeed sent down to you a Reminder (this Qur'ân).

(11)(And has also sent to you) a Messenger (Muhammad SAW), who recites to you the Verses of Allâh (the Qur'ân) containing clear explanations, that He may take out, those who believe and do righteous good deeds from the darkness (of polytheism and disbelief) to the light (of Monotheism and true Faith). And whosoever believes in Allâh and performs righteous good deeds, He will admit him into Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), to dwell therein forever. Allâh has indeed granted for him an excellent provision.

(12)It is Allâh Who has created seven heavens and of the earth the like thereof (i.e. seven). His Command descends between them (heavens and earth), that you may know that Allâh has power over all things, and that Allâh surrounds (comprehends) all things in (His) Knowledge.

At-Taghâbun

2008-05-26T20:57:00.000+03:00

(1)Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allâh. His is the dominion, and to Him belong all the praises and thanks, and He is Able to do all things.

(2)He it is Who created you, then some of you are disbelievers and some of you are believers. And Allâh is All-Seer of what you do.

(3)He has created the heavens and the earth with truth, and He shaped you and made good your shapes, and to Him is the final Return.

(4)He knows what is in the heavens and on earth, and He knows what you conceal and what you reveal. And Allâh is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men).

(5)Has not the news reached you of those who disbelieved aforetime? And so they tasted the evil result of their disbelief, and theirs will be a painful torment.

(6)That was because there came to them their Messengers with clear proofs (signs), but they said: "Shall mere men guide us?" So they disbelieved and turned away (from the truth), and Allâh was not in need (of them). And Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all praise.

(7)The disbelievers pretend that they will never be resurrected (for the Account). Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Yes! By my Lord, you will certainly be resurrected, then you will be informed of (and recompensed for) what you did, and that is easy for Allâh.

(8)Therefore, believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and in the Light (this Qur'ân) which We have sent down. And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do.

(9)(And remember) the Day when He will gather you (all) on the Day of Gathering, that will be the Day of mutual loss and gain (i.e. loss for the disbelievers as they will enter the Hell-fire and gain for the believers as they will enter Paradise). And whosoever believes in Allâh and performs righteous good deeds, He will remit from him his sins, and will admit him to Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) to dwell therein forever, that will be the great success.

(10)But those who disbelieved (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and denied Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they will be the dwellers of the Fire, to dwell therein forever. And worst indeed is that destination[].

(11)No calamity befalls, but with the Leave [i.e. decision and Qadar (Divine Preordainments)] of Allâh, and whosoever believes in Allâh, He guides his heart [to the true Faith with certainty, i.e. what has befallen him was already written for him by Allâh from the Qadar (Divine Preordainments)], and Allâh is the All-Knower of everything.

(12)Obey Allâh, and obey the Messenger (Muhammad SAW), but if you turn away, then the duty of Our Messenger is only to convey (the Message) clearly.

(13)Allâh! Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), and in Allâh (Alone), therefore, let the believers put their trust.

(14)O you who believe! Verily, among your wives and your children there are enemies for you (i.e. may stop you from the obedience of Allâh), therefore beware of them! But if you pardon (them) and overlook, and forgive (their faults), then verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(15)Your wealth and your children are only a trial, whereas Allâh! With Him is a great reward (Paradise).

(16)So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can; listen and obey; and spend in charity, that is better for yourselves. And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, then they are the successful ones.

(17)If you lend to Allâh a goodly loan (i.e. spend in Allâh's Cause) He will double it for you, and will forgive you. And Allâh is Most Ready to appreciate and to reward, Most Forbearing,

(18)All-Knower of the unseen and seen, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Al-Munafiqûn

2008-05-24T20:56:00.000+03:00

(1)When the hypocrites come to you (O Muhammad SAW), they say: "We bear witness that you are indeed the Messenger of Allâh." Allâh knows that you are indeed His Messenger and Allâh bears witness that the hypocrites are liars indeed.

(2)They have made their oaths a screen (for their hypocrisy). Thus they hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh. Verily, evil is what they used to do.

(3)That is because they believed, then disbelieved, therefore their hearts are sealed, so they understand not.

(4)And when you look at them, their bodies please you; and when they speak, you listen to their words. They are as blocks of wood propped up. They think that every cry is against them. They are the enemies, so beware of them. May Allâh curse them! How are they denying (or deviating from) the Right Path.

(5)And when it is said to them: "Come, so that the Messenger of Allâh may ask forgiveness from Allâh for you", they turn aside their heads, and you would see them turning away their faces in pride.

(6)It is equal to them whether you (Muhammad SAW) ask forgiveness or ask not forgiveness for them. Verily, Allâh guides not the people who are the Fâsiqîn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh)[] .

(7)They are the ones who say: "Spend not on those who are with Allâh's Messenger, until they desert him." And to Allâh belong the treasures of the heavens and the earth, but the hypocrites comprehend not.

(8)They (hyprocrites) say: "If we return to Al-Madinah, indeed the more honourable ('Abdûllah bin Ubai bin Salul, the chief of hyprocrites at AlMadinah) will expel therefrom the meaner (i.e. Allâh's Messenger SAW)." But honour, power and glory belong to Allâh, His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and to the believers, but the hypocrites know not.

(9)O you who believe! Let not your properties or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allâh. And whosoever does that, then they are the losers.

(10)And spend (in charity) of that with which We have provided you, before death comes to one of you and he says: "My Lord! If only You would give me respite for a little while (i.e. return to the worldly life), then I should give Sadaqah (i.e. Zakât) of my wealth[] , and be among the righteous [i.e. perform Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah)].

(11)And Allâh grants respite to none when his appointed time (death) comes. And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do.

Al-Jumu'ah

2008-05-22T20:56:00.000+03:00

(1)Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allâh, the King (of everything), the Holy, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(2)He it is Who sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from among themselves, reciting to them His Verses, purifying them (from the filth of disbelief and polytheism), and teaching them the Book (this Qur'ân, Islâmic laws and Islâmic jurisprudence) and Al-Hikmah (As-Sunnah: legal ways, orders, acts of worship, etc. of Prophet Muhammad SAW). And verily, they had been before in mainfest error;

(3)And He has sent him (Prophet Muhammad SAW) also to others among them (Muslims) who have not yet joined them (but they will come). And He (Allâh) is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(4)That is the Grace of Allâh, which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allâh is the Owner of Mighty Grace.

(5)The likeness of those who were entrusted with the (obligation of the) Taurât (Torah) (i.e. to obey its commandments and to practise its legal laws), but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is as the likeness of a donkey who carries huge burdens of books (but understands nothing from them). How bad is the example (or the likeness) of people who deny the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh. And Allâh guides not the people who are Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers, etc.).

(6)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O you Jews! If you pretend that you are friends of Allâh, to the exclusion of (all) other mankind, then long for death if you are truthful."

(7)But they will never long for it (death), because of what (deeds) their hands have sent before them! And Allâh knows well the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers, etc.).

(8)Say (to them): "Verily, the death from which you flee will surely meet you, then you will be sent back to (Allâh), the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen, and He will tell you what you used to do."

(9)O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salât (prayer) on the day of Friday (Jumu'ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allâh [Jumu'ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salât (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing), that is better for you if you did but know!

(10)Then when the (Jumu'ah) Salât (prayer) is finished, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Allâh (by working, etc.), and remember Allâh much, that you may be successful.

(11)And when they see some merchandise or some amusement [beating of Tambur (drum) etc.] they disperse headlong to it, and leave you (Muhammad SAW) standing [while delivering Jumu'ah's religious talk (Khutbah)]. Say "That which Allâh has is better than any amusement or merchandise! And Allâh is the Best of providers."

As-Saff

2008-05-20T20:55:00.000+03:00

(1)Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allâh. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(2)O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do?

(3)Most hateful it is with Allâh that you say that which you do not do.

(4)Verily, Allâh loves those who fight in His Cause in rows (ranks) as if they were a solid structure[] .

(5)And (remember) when Mûsa (Moses) said to his people: "O my people! Why do you hurt me while you know certainly that I am the Messenger of Allâh to you? So when they turned away (from the Path of Allâh), Allâh turned their hearts away (from the Right Path). And Allâh guides not the people who are Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(6)And (remember) when 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), said: "O Children of Israel! I am the Messenger of Allâh unto you confirming the Taurât [(Torah) which came] before me, and giving glad tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed[] . But when he (Ahmed i.e. Muhammad SAW) came to them with clear proofs, they said: "This is plain magic[]."

(7)And who does more wrong than the one who invents a lie against Allâh, while he is being invited to Islâm? And Allâh guides not the people who are Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers and disbelievers) folk.

(8)They intend to put out the Light of Allâh (i.e. the religion of Islâm, this Qur'ân, and Prophet Muhammad SAW) with their mouths. But Allâh will complete His Light even though the disbelievers hate (it).

(9)He it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islâmic Monotheism) to make it victorious over all (other) religions even though the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh and in His Messenger Muhammed SAW) hate (it)[].

(10)O You who believe! Shall I guide you to a commerce that will save you from a painful torment.

(11)That you believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and that you strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allâh with your wealth and your lives, that will be better for you, if you but know!

(12)(If you do so) He will forgive you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, and pleasant dwelling in Gardens of 'Adn Eternity ['Adn (Edn) Paradise], that is indeed the great success.

(13)And also (He will give you) another (blessing) which you love, help from Allâh (against your enemies) and a near victory. And give glad tidings (O Muhammad SAW) to the believers.

(14)O you who believe! Be you helpers (in the Cause) of Allâh as said 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), to AlHawârîûn (the disciples): "Who are my helpers (in the Cause) of Allâh?" AlHawârîeen (the disciples) said: "We are Allâh's helpers" (i.e. we will strive in His Cause!). Then a group of the Children of Israel believed and a group disbelieved. So We gave power to those who believed against their enemies, and they became the uppermost.

Al-Hadîd

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(1)Whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allâh, and He is the All-Mighty, All-Wise.

(2)His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, It is He Who gives life and causes death; and He is Able to do all things.

(3)He is the First (nothing is before Him) and the Last (nothing is after Him), the Most High (nothing is above Him) and the Most Near (nothing is nearer than Him). And He is the All-Knower of every thing.

(4)He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and then Istawâ (rose over) the Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty). He knows what goes into the earth and what comes forth from it, what descends from the heaven and what ascends thereto. And He is with you (by His Knowledge) wheresoever you may be. And Allâh is the All-Seer of what you do.

(5)His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. And to Allâh return all the matters (for decision).

(6)He merges night into day (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the night is added into the hours of the day), and merges day into night (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the day is added into the hours of the night), and He has full knowledge of whatsoever is in the breasts.

(7)Believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), and spend of that whereof He has made you trustees. And such of you as believe and spend (in Allâh's Way), theirs will be a great reward.

(8)And what is the matter with you that you believe not in Allâh! While the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) invites you to believe in your Lord (Allâh), and He (Allâh) has indeed taken your covenant, if you are real believers.

(9)It is He Who sends down manifest Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) to His slave (Muhammad SAW) that He may bring you out from darkness into light. And verily, Allâh is to you full of kindness, Most Merciful.

(10)And what is the matter with you that you spend not in the Cause of Allâh? And to Allâh belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth. Not equal among you are those who spent and fought before the conquering (of Makkah) (with those among you who did so later). Such are higher in degree than those who spent and fought afterwards. But to all, Allâh has promised the best (reward). And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do.

(11)Who is he that will lend to Allâh a goodly loan, then (Allâh) will increase it manifold to his credit (in repaying), and he will have (besides) a good reward (i.e. Paradise).

(12)On the Day you shall see the believing men and the believing women their light running forward before them and by their right hands. Glad tidings for you this Day! Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), to dwell therein forever! Truly, this is the great success!

(13)On the Day when the hypocrites men and women will say to the believers: "Wait for us! Let us get something from your light!" It will be said: "Go back to your rear! Then seek a light!" So a wall will be put up between them, with a gate therein. Inside it will be mercy, and outside it will be torment."

(14)(The hypocrites) will call the believers: "Were we not with you?" The believers will reply: "Yes! But you led yourselves into temptations, you looked forward for our destruction; you doubted (in Faith); and you were deceived by false desires, till the Command of Allâh came to pass. And the chief deceiver (Satan) deceived you in respect of Allâh."

(15)So this Day no ransom shall be taken from you (hypocrites), nor of those who disbelieved, (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism). Your abode is the Fire, that is the proper place for you, and worst indeed is that destination.

(16)Has not the time come for the hearts of those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) to be affected by Allâh's Reminder (this Qur'ân), and that which has been revealed of the truth, lest they become as those who received the Scripture [the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] before (i.e. Jews and Christians), and the term was prolonged for them and so their hearts were hardened? And many of them were Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(17)Know that Allâh gives life to the earth after its death! Indeed We have made clear the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) to you, if you but understand.

(18)Verily, those who give Sadaqât (i.e. Zakât and alms, etc.), men and women, and lend to Allâh a goodly loan, it shall be increased manifold (to their credit), and theirs shall be an honourable good reward (i.e. Paradise).

(19)And those who believe in (the Oneness of) Allâh and His Messengers, they are the Siddiqûn (i.e. those followers of the Prophets who were first and foremost to believe in them), and the martyrs with their Lord, they shall have their reward and their light. But those who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and deny Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they shall be the dwellers of the blazing Fire.

(20)Know that the life of this world is only play and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children, as the likeness of vegetation after rain, thereof the growth is pleasing to the tiller; afterwards it dries up and you see it turning yellow; then it becomes straw. But in the Hereafter (there is) a severe torment (for the disbelievers, evil-doers), and (there is) Forgiveness from Allâh and (His) Good Pleasure (for the believers, good-doers), whereas the life of this world is only a deceiving enjoyment.

(21)Race one with another in hastening towards Forgiveness from your Lord (Allâh), and towards Paradise, the width whereof is as the width of heaven and earth, prepared for those who believe in Allâh and His Messengers. That is the Grace of Allâh which He bestows on whom He pleases. And Allâh is the Owner of Great Bounty.

(22)No calamity befalls on the earth or in yourselves but is inscribed in the Book of Decrees (Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz), before We bring it into existence. Verily, that is easy for Allâh.

(23)In order that you may not be sad over matters that you fail to get, nor rejoice because of that which has been given to you. And Allâh likes not prideful boasters.

(24)Those who are misers and enjoin upon people miserliness (Allâh is not in need of their charity). And whosoever turns away (from Faith Allâh's Monotheism), then Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all praise.

(25)Indeed We have sent Our Messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance (justice) that mankind may keep up justice. And We brought forth iron wherein is mighty power (in matters of war[]), as well as many benefits for mankind, that Allâh may test who it is that will help Him (His religion), and His Messengers in the unseen. Verily, Allâh is All-Strong, All-Mighty.

(26)And indeed, We sent Nûh (Noah) and Ibrahîm (Abraham), and placed in their offspring Prophethood and Scripture, and among them there is he who is guided, but many of them are Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(27)Then, We sent after them, Our Messengers, and We sent 'Iesa (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary), and gave him the Injeel (Gospel). And We ordained in the hearts of those who followed him, compassion and mercy. But the Monasticism which they invented for themselves, We did not prescribe for them, but (they sought it) only to please Allâh therewith, but that they did not observe it with the right observance. So We gave those among them who believed, their (due) reward, but many of them are Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(28)O you who believe [in Mûsa (Moses) (i.e. Jews) and 'Iesa (Jesus) (i.e. Christians)]! Fear Allâh, and believe too in His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), He will give you a double portion of His Mercy, and He will give you a light by which you shall walk (straight), and He will forgive you. And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.[]

(29)So that the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) may know that they have no power whatsoever over the Grace of Allâh, and that (His) Grace is (entirely) in His Hand to bestow it on whomsoever He wills. And Allâh is the Owner of Great Bounty.

Al-Mujâdilah

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(1)Indeed Allâh has heard the statement of her (Khaulah bint Tha'labah) that disputes with you (O Muhammad SAW) concerning her husband (Aus bin AsSâmit), and complains to Allâh. And Allâh hears the argument between you both. Verily, Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Seer.

(2)Those among you who make their wives unlawful (Az-Zihâr ÇáÙåÇÑ)[] to them by saying to them "You are like my mother's back." They cannot be their mothers. None can be their mothers except those who gave them birth. And verily, they utter an ill word and a lie. And verily, Allâh is Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving.

(3)And those who make unlawful to them (their wives) (by Az-Zihâr ÇáÙåÇÑ) and wish to free themselves from what they uttered, (the penalty) in that case (is) the freeing of a slave before they touch each other. That is an admonition to you (so that you may not return to such an ill thing). And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do.

(4)And he who finds not (the money for freeing a slave) must fast two successive months before they both touch each other. And for him who is unable to do so, he should feed sixty of Miskîn (poor). That is in order that you may have perfect Faith in Allâh and His Messenger. These are the limits set by Allâh. And for disbelievers, there is a painful torment.

(5)Verily, those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) [] will be disgraced, as those before them (among the past nation), were disgraced. And We have sent down clear Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.). And for the disbelievers is a disgracing torment.

(6)On the Day when Allâh will resurrect them all together (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) and inform them of what they did. Allâh has kept account of it, while they have forgotten it. And Allâh is Witness over all things.

(7)Have you not seen that Allâh knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth? There is no Najwa[] (secret counsel) of three, but He is their fourth (with His Knowledge, while He Himself is over the Throne, over the seventh heaven), nor of five but He is their sixth (with His Knowledge), not of less than that or more, but He is with them (with His Knowledge) wheresoever they may be; and afterwards on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Verily, Allâh is the All-Knower of everything.

(8)Have you not seen those who were forbidden to hold secret counsels, and afterwards returned to that which they had been forbidden, and conspired together for sin and wrong doing and disobedience to the Messenger (Muhammad SAW ). And when they come to you, they greet you with a greeting wherewith Allâh greets you not, and say within themselves: "Why should Allâh punish us not for what we say?" Hell will be sufficient for them, they will burn therein, and worst indeed is that destination!

(9)O you who believe! When you hold secret counsel, do it not for sin and wrong-doing, and disobedience towards the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) but do it for Al-Birr (righteousness) and Taqwa (virtues and piety); and fear Allâh unto Whom you shall be gathered.

(10)Secret counsels (conspiracies) are only from Shaitân (Satan), in order that he may cause grief to the believers. But he cannot harm them in the least, except as Allâh permits, and in Allâh let the believers put their trust[] .

(11)O you who believe! When you are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room. Allâh will give you (ample) room (from His Mercy). And when you are told to rise up [for prayers, Jihâd (holy fighting in Allâh's Cause), or for any other good deed], rise up. Allâh will exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge. And Allâh is Well-Acquainted with what you do.

(12)O you who believe! When you (want to) consult the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) in private, spend something in charity before your private consultation. That will be better and purer for you. But if you find not (the means for it), then verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(13)Are you afraid of spending in charity before your private consultation (with him)? If then you do it not, and Allâh has forgiven you, then (at least) perform As-Salât (IqâmatasSalât) and give Zakât and obey Allâh (i.e. do all what Allâh and His Prophet SAW order you to do). And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do.

(14)Have you (O Muhammad SAW) not seen those (hypocrites) who take for friends a people upon whom is the Wrath of Allâh (i.e. Jews)? They are neither of you (Muslims) nor of them (Jews), and they swear to a lie while they know.

(15)Allâh has prepared for them a severe torment. Evil indeed is that which they used to do.

(16)They have made their oaths a screen (for their evil actions). Thus they hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh, so they shall have a humiliating torment.

(17)Their children and their wealth will avail them nothing against Allâh. They will be (the) dwellers of the Fire, to dwell therein forever.

(18)On the Day when Allâh will resurrect them all together (for their account), then they will swear to Him as they swear to you (O Muslims). And they think that they have something (to stand upon). Verily, they are liars!

(19)Shaitân (Satan) has overtaken them. So he has made them forget the remembrance of Allâh. They are the party of Shaitân (Satan). Verily, it is the party of Shaitân (Satan) that will be the losers!

(20)Those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), they will be among the lowest (most humiliated).

(21)Allâh has decreed: "Verily! It is I and My Messengers who shall be the victorious." Verily, Allâh is All-Powerful, All-Mighty.

(22)You (O Muhammad SAW) will not find any people who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW ), even though they were their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their kindred (people). For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rûh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself. And We will admit them to Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow, to dwell therein (forever). Allâh is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of Allâh. Verily, it is the Party of Allâh that will be the successful.

Al-Wâqi'ah

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(1)When the Event (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) befalls.

(2)And there can be no denying of its befalling.

(3)It will bring low (some); (and others) it will exalt;

(4)When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake.

(5)And the mountains will be powdered to dust.

(6)So that they will become floating dust particles.

(7)And you (all) will be in three kinds (i.e. separate groups).

(8)So those on the Right Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Records in their right hands), Who will be those on the Right Hand? (As a respect for them, because they will enter Paradise).

(9)And those on the Left Hand (i.e. those who will be given their Record in their left hands), Who will be those on the Left Hand? (As a disgrace for them, because they will enter Hell).

(10)And those foremost [(in Islâmic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islâm,] will be foremost (in Paradise).

(11)These will be those nearest to Allâh.

(12)In the Gardens of delight (Paradise).

(13)A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islâm).

(14)And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations).

(15)(They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones,

(16)Reclining thereon, face to face.

(17)They will be served by immortal boys,

(18)With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine,

(19)Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.

(20)And fruit; that they may choose.

(21)And the flesh of fowls that they desire.

(22)And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious),

(23)Like unto preserved pearls.

(24)A reward for what they used to do.

(25)No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.).

(26)But only the saying of: Salâm!, Salâm! (greetings with peace)[] !

(27)And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand?

(28)(They will be) among thornless lote-trees,

(29)Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,

(30)In shade long-extended,

(31)By water flowing constantly,

(32)And fruit in plenty,

(33)Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off,

(34)And on couches or thrones, raised high.

(35)Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation.

(36)And made them virgins.

(37)Loving (their husbands only), equal in age.

(38)For those on the Right Hand.

(39)A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islâm).

(40)And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later times (generations).

(41)And those on the Left Hand Who will be those on the Left Hand?

(42)In fierce hot wind and boiling water,

(43)And shadow of black smoke,

(44)(That shadow) neither cool, nor (even) good,

(45)Verily, before that, they indulged in luxury,

(46)And were persisting in great sin (joining partners in worship along with Allâh, committing murders and other crimes, etc.)[]

(47)And they used to say: "When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be resurrected?

(48)"And also our forefathers?"

(49)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "(Yes) verily, those of old, and those of later times.

(50)"All will surely be gathered together for appointed Meeting of a known Day.

(51)"Then moreover, verily, you the erring-ones, the deniers (of Resurrection)!

(52)"You verily will eat of the trees of Zaqqûm.

(53)"Then you will fill your bellies therewith,

(54)"And drink boiling water on top of it,

(55)"So you will drink (that) like thirsty camels!"

(56)That will be their entertainment on the Day of Recompense!

(57)We created you, then why do you believe not?

(58)Then tell Me (about) the human semen that you emit.

(59)Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator?

(60)We have decreed death to you all, and We are not unable,

(61)To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not.

(62)And indeed, you have already known the first form of creation (i.e. the creation of Adam), why then do you not remember or take heed?

(63)Tell Me! The seed that you sow in the ground.

(64)Is it you that make it grow, or are We the Grower?

(65)Were it Our Will, We could crumble it to dry pieces, and you would be regretful (or left in wonderment).

(66)(Saying): "We are indeed Mughramûn (i.e. ruined or lost the money without any profit, or punished by the loss of all that we spend for cultivation, etc.)! [See Tafsir Al-Qurtubî, Vol. 17, Page 219]

(67)"Nay, but we are deprived!"

(68)Tell Me! The water that you drink.

(69)Is it you who cause it from the rainclouds to come down, or are We the Causer of it to come down?

(70)If We willed, We verily could make it salt (and undrinkable), why then do you not give thanks (to Allâh)?

(71)Tell Me! The fire which you kindle,

(72)Is it you who made the tree thereof to grow, or are We the Grower?

(73)We have made it a Reminder (for the Hell-fire, in the Hereafter); and an article of use for the travellers (and all the others, in this world).

(74)Then glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.

(75)So I swear by Mawâqi (setting or the mansions, etc.) of the stars (they traverse).

(76)And verily, that is indeed a great oath, if you but know.

(77)That (this) is indeed an honourable recital (the Noble Qur'ân).

(78)In a Book well-guarded (with Allâh in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz).

(79)Which (that Book with Allâh) none can touch but the purified (i.e. the angels).

(80)A Revelation (this Qur'ân) from the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(81)Is it such a talk (this Qur'an) that you (disbelievers) deny?

(82)And instead (of thanking Allâh) for the provision He gives you, on the contrary, you deny Him (by disbelief)!

(83)Then why do you not (intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat?

(84)And you at the moment are looking on,

(85)But We (i.e. Our angels who take the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not, [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol.27, Page 209]

(86)Then why do you not, if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense (punishment, etc.)

(87)Bring back the soul (to its body), if you are truthful?

(88)Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabûn (those brought near to Allâh),

(89)(There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of delights (Paradise).

(90)And if he (the dying person) be of those on the Right Hand,

(91)Then there is safety and peace (from the Punishment of Allâh) for (you as you are from) those on the Right Hand.

(92)But if he (the dying person) be of the denying (of the Resurrection), the erring (away from the Right Path of Islâmic Monotheism),

(93)Then for him is entertainment with boiling water.

(94)And burning in Hell-fire.

(95)Verily, this! This is an absolute Truth with certainty.

(96)So glorify with praises the Name of your Lord, the Most Great.

Al-Mumtahinah

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(1)O you who believe! Take not My enemies and your enemies (i.e. disbelievers and polytheists, etc.) as friends, showing affection towards them, while they have disbelieved in what has come to you of the truth (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism, this Qur'ân, and Muhammad SAW), and have driven out the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) and yourselves (from your homeland) because you believe in Allâh your Lord! If you have come forth to strive in My Cause and to seek My Good Pleasure, (then take not these disbelievers and polytheists, etc., as your friends). You show friendship to them in secret, while I am All-Aware of what you conceal and what you reveal. And whosoever of you (Muslims) does that, then indeed he has gone (far) astray, (away) from the Straight Path[] .

(2)Should they gain the upper hand over you, they would behave to you as enemies, and stretch forth their hands and their tongues against you with evil, and they desire that you should disbelieve.

(3)Neither your relatives nor your children will benefit you on the Day of Resurrection (against Allâh). He will judge between you. And Allâh is the All-Seer of what you do.

(4)Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Ibrâhim (Abraham) and those with him, when they said to their people: "Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship besides Allâh, we have rejected you, and there has started between us and you, hostility and hatred for ever, until you believe in Allâh Alone," except the saying of Ibrâhim (Abraham) to his father: "Verily, I will ask for forgiveness (from Allâh) for you, but I have no power to do anything for you before Allâh[] ." Our Lord! In You (Alone) we put our trust, and to You (Alone) we turn in repentance, and to You (Alone) is (our) final Return,

(5)"Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the disbelievers, and forgive us, Our Lord! Verily, You, only You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise."

(6)Certainly, there has been in them an excellent example for you to follow, for those who look forward to (the Meeting with) Allâh (for the reward from Him) and the Last Day. And whosoever turn away, then verily, Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all Praise.

(7)Perhaps Allâh will make friendship between you and those whom you hold as enemies. And Allâh has power (over all things), and Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(8)Allâh does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes. Verily, Allâh loves those who deal with equity.

(9)It is only as regards those who fought against you on account of religion, and have driven you out of your homes, and helped to drive you out, that Allâh forbids you to befriend them. And whosoever will befriend them, then such are the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers those who disobey Allâh).

(10)O you who believe! When believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them, Allâh knows best as to their Faith, then if you ascertain that they are true believers, send them not back to the disbelievers, they are not lawful (wives) for the disbelievers nor are the disbelievers lawful (husbands) for them. But give the disbelievers that (amount of money) which they have spent [as their Mahr[]] to them. And there will be no sin on you to marry them if you have paid their Mahr to them. Likewise hold not the disbelieving women as wives, and ask for (the return of) that which you have spent (as Mahr) and let them (the disbelievers, etc.) ask back for that which they have spent. That is the Judgement of Allâh. He judges between you. And Allâh is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

(11)And if any of your wives have gone from you to the disbelievers, and you have an accession (by the coming over of a woman from the other side), then pay to those whose wives have gone, the equivalent of what they had spent (on their Mahr). And fear Allâh in Whom you believe.

(12)O Prophet! When believing women come to you to give you the Bai'â (pledge), that they will not associate anything in worship with Allâh, that they will not steal, that they will not commit illegal sexual intercourse, that they will not kill their children, that they will not utter slander, intentionally forging falsehood (i.e. by making illegal children belonging to their husbands), and that they will not disobey you in any Ma'rûf (Islâmic Monotheism and all that which Islâm ordains) then accept their Bai'â (pledge), and ask Allâh to forgive them, Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(13)O you who believe! Take not as friends the people who incurred the Wrath of Allâh (i.e. the Jews). Surely, they have been in despair to receive any good in the Hereafter, just as the disbelievers have been in despair about those (buried) in graves (that they will not be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection).

Al-Hashr

2008-04-18T15:35:00.000+03:00

(1)Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allâh. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(2)He it is Who drove out the disbelievers among the people of the Scripture (i.e. the Jews of the tribe of Banî An-Nadîr) from their homes at the first gathering. You did not think that they would get out. And they thought that their fortresses would defend them from Allâh! But Allâh's (Torment) reached them from a place whereof they expected it not, and He cast terror into their hearts, so that they destroyed their own dwellings with their own hands and the hands of the believers. Then take admonition, O you with eyes (to see).

(3)And had it not been that Allâh had decreed exile for them, He would certainly have punished them in this world, and in the Hereafter theirs shall be the torment of the Fire.

(4)That is because they opposed Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW). And whosoever opposes Allâh, then verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment.

(5)What you (O Muslims) cut down of the palm-trees (of the enemy), or you left them standing on their stems, it was by Leave of Allâh, and in order that He might disgrace the Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(6)And what Allâh gave as booty (Fai') to His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from them, for which you made no expedition with either cavalry or camelry. But Allâh gives power to His Messengers over whomsoever He wills. And Allâh is Able to do all things.

(7)What Allâh gave as booty (Fai') to His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from the people of the townships, - it is for Allâh, His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), the kindred (of Messenger Muhammad SAW), the orphans, AlMasâkin (the poor), and the wayfarer, in order that it may not become a fortune used by the rich among you. And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it)[] , and fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment.

(8)(And there is also a share in this booty) for the poor emigrants, who were expelled from their homes and their property, seeking Bounties from Allâh and to please Him. And helping Allâh (i.e. helping His religion) and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW). Such are indeed the truthful (to what they say);-

(9)And those who, before them, had homes (in Al-Madinah) and had adopted the Faith, love those who emigrate to them, and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they have been given (from the booty of Banî An-Nadîr), and give them (emigrants) preference over themselves, even though they were in need of that. And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, such are they who will be the successful.

(10)And those who came after them say: "Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith, and put not in our hearts any hatred against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of kindness, Most Merciful.

(11)Have you (O Muhammad SAW) not observed the hypocrites who say to their friends among the people of the Scripture who disbelieve: "(By Allâh) If you are expelled, we (too) indeed will go out with you, and we shall never obey any one against you, and if you are attacked (in fight), we shall indeed help you." But Allâh is Witness, that they verily, are liars.

(12)Surely, if they (the Jews) are expelled, never will they (hypocrites) go out with them, and if they are attacked, they will never help them. And if they do help them, they (hypocrites) will turn their backs, so they will not be victorious.

(13)Verily, you (believers in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) are more awful as a fear in their (Jews of Banî An-Nadîr) breasts than Allâh. That is because they are a people who comprehend not (the Majesty and Power of Allâh).

(14)They fight not against you even together, except in fortified townships, or from behind walls. Their enmity among themselves is very great. You would think they were united, but their hearts are divided, that is because they are a people who understand not.

(15)They are like their immediate predecessors (the Jews of Banî Qainûqâ', who suffered), they tasted the evil result of their conduct, and (in the Hereafter, there is) for them a painful torment;-

(16)(Their allies deceived them) like Shaitân (Satan), when he says to man: "Disbelieve in Allâh." But when (man) disbelieves in Allâh, Shaitân (Satan) says: "I am free of you, I fear Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)!"

(17)So the end of both will be that they will be in the Fire, abiding therein. Such is the recompense of the Zâlimûn (i.e. polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers in Allâh and in His Oneness, etc.).

(18)O you who believe! Fear Allâh and keep your duty to Him. And let every person look to what he has sent forth for the morrow, and fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is All-Aware of what you do[] .

(19)And be not like those who forgot Allâh (i.e. became disobedient to Allâh) and He caused them to forget their ownselves, (let them to forget to do righteous deeds). Those are the Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(20)Not equal are the dwellers of the Fire and the dwellers of the Paradise. It is the dwellers of Paradise that will be successful.

(21)Had We sent down this Qur'ân on a mountain, you would surely have seen it humbling itself and rending asunder by the fear of Allâh. Such are the parables which We put forward to mankind that they may reflect[] .

(22)He is Allâh, than Whom there is Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen (open). He is the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

(23)He is Allâh than Whom there is Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) the King, the Holy, the One Free from all defects, the Giver of security, the Watcher over His creatures, the All-Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. Glory be to Allâh! (High is He) above all that they associate as partners with Him.

(24)He is Allâh, the Creator, the Inventor of all things, the Bestower of forms. To Him belong the Best Names[] . All that is in the heavens and the earth glorify Him. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Al-Ahqâf

2008-04-13T20:47:00.000+03:00

(1)HâMîm.

(2)The revelation of the Book (this Qur'ân) is from Allâh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(3)We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them except with truth, and for an appointed term. But those who disbelieve turn away from that whereof they are warned.

(4)Say (O Muhammad SAW to these pagans): "Think! All that you invoke besides Allâh show me! What have they created of the earth? Or have they a share in (the creation of) the heavens? Bring me a Book (revealed before this), or some trace of knowledge (in support of your claims), if you are truthful!"

(5)And who is more astray than one who calls (invokes) besides Allâh, such as will not answer him till the Day of Resurrection, and who are (even) unaware of their calls (invocations) to them?[]

(6)And when mankind are gathered (on the Day of Resurrection), they (false deities) will become enemies for them and will deny their worshipping.

(7)And when Our Clear Verses are recited to them, the disbelievers say of the truth (this Qur'ân), when it reaches them: "This is plain magic!"

(8)Or say they: "He (Muhammad SAW) has fabricated it." Say: "If I have fabricated it, still you have no power to support me against Allâh. He knows best of what you say among yourselves concerning it (i.e. this Qur'ân)! Sufficient is He for a witness between me and you! And He is the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful."

(9)Say (O Muhammad SAW):"I am not a new thing among the Messengers (of Allâh) (i.e. I am not the first Messenger) nor do I know what will be done with me or with you. I only follow that which is revealed to me, and I am but a plain warner."

(10)Say: "Tell me! If this (Qur'ân) is from Allâh, and you deny it, and a witness from among the Children of Israel ('Abdullâh bin Salâm ÑÖì <> <>) testifies that this Qur'ân is from Allâh [like the Taurât (Torah)], so he believed (embraced Islâm)[] while you are too proud (to believe)." Verily! Allâh guides not the people who are Zâlimûn (polytheists, disbelievers and wrong-doing).

(11)And those who disbelieve (strong and wealthy) say of those who believe (weak and poor): "Had it (Islâmic Monotheism to which Muhammad SAW is inviting mankind) been a good thing, they (weak and poor) would not have preceded us thereto!" And when they have not let themselves be guided by it (this Qur'ân), they say: "This is an ancient lie!"

(12)And before this was the Scripture of Mûsa (Moses) as a guide and a mercy. And this is a confirming Book (the Qur'ân) in the Arabic language, to warn those who do wrong, and as glad tidings to the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).

(13)Verily, those who say: "Our Lord is (only) Allâh," and thereafter Istaqâmû (i.e. stood firm and straight on the Islâmic Faith of Monotheism by abstaining from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which Allâh has forbidden and by performing all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained), on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

(14)Such shall be the dwellers of Paradise, abiding therein (forever), a reward for what they used to do.

(15)And We have enjoined on man to be dutiful and kind to his parents. His mother bears him with hardship and she brings him forth with hardship, and the bearing of him, and the weaning of him is thirty (30) months, till when he attains full strength and reaches forty years, he says: "My Lord! Grant me the power and ability that I may be grateful for Your Favour which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and that I may do righteous good deeds, such as please You, and make my off-spring good. Truly, I have turned to You in repentance, and truly, I am one of the Muslims (submitting to Your Will)."

(16)They are those from whom We shall accept the best of their deeds and overlook their evil deeds. (They shall be) among the dwellers of Paradise, a promise of truth, which they have been promised.

(17)But he who says to his parents: "Fie upon you both! Do you hold out the promise to me that I shall be raised up (again) when generations before me have passed away (without rising)?" While they (father and mother) invoke Allâh for help (and rebuke their son): "Woe to you! Believe! Verily, the Promise of Allâh is true." But he says: "This is nothing but the tales of the ancient."

(18)They are those against whom the Word (of torment) is justified among the previous generations of jinns and mankind that have passed away. Verily! They are ever the losers.

(19)And for all, there will be degrees according to that which they did, that He (Allâh) may recompense them in full for their deeds. And they will not be wronged.

(20)On the Day when those who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) will be exposed to the Fire (it will be said): "You received your good things in the life of the world, and you took your pleasure therein. Now this Day you shall be recompensed with a torment of humiliation, because you were arrogant in the land without a right, and because you used to rebel and disobey (Allâh).

(21)And remember (Hûd) the brother of 'Ad, when he warned his people in Al-Ahqâf (the curved sand-hills in the southern part of Arabian Peninsula). And surely, there have passed away warners before him and after him (saying): "Worship none but Allâh; truly, I fear for you the torment of a mighty Day."

(22)They said: "Have you come to turn us away from our âliha (gods)? Then bring us that with which you threaten us, if you are one of the truthful!"

(23)He said: "The knowledge (of the time of its coming) is with Allâh only, and I convey to you that wherewith I have been sent, but I see that you are a people given to ignorance!"

(24)Then, when they saw it as a dense cloud coming towards their valleys, they said: "This is a cloud bringing us rain!" Nay, but it is that (torment) which you were asking to be hastened! a wind wherein is a painful torment!

(25)Destroying everything by the Command of its Lord! So they became such that nothing could be seen except their dwellings! Thus do We recompense the people who are Mujrimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, sinners, etc.)!

(26)And indeed We had firmly established them with that wherewith We have not established you (O Quraish)! And We had assigned them the (faculties of) hearing (ears), seeing (eyes), and hearts, but their hearing (ears), seeing (eyes), and their hearts availed them nothing since they used to deny the Ayât (Allâh's Prophets and their Prophethood, proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, and they were completely encircled by that which they used to mock at!

(27)And indeed We have destroyed towns (populations) round about you, and We have (repeatedly) shown (them) the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in various ways that they might return (to the truth and believe in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism).

(28)Then why did those whom they had taken for âliha (gods) besides Allâh, as a way of approach (to Allâh) not help them? Nay, but they vanished completely from them (when there came the torment). And that was their lie, and their inventions which they had been inventing (before their destruction).

(29)And (remember) when We sent towards you (Muhammad SAW) Nafran (three to ten persons) of the jinns, (quietly) listening to the Qur'ân, when they stood in the presence thereof, they said: "Listen in silence!" And when it was finished, they returned to their people, as warners.

(30)They said: "O our people! Verily! We have heard a Book (this Qur'ân) sent down after Mûsa (Moses), confirming what came before it, it guides to the truth and to a Straight Path (i.e. Islâm).

(31)O our people! Respond (with obedience) to Allâh's Caller (i.e. Allâh's Messenger Muhammad SAW), and believe in him (i.e. believe in that which Muhammad SAW has brought from Allâh and follow him). He (Allâh) will forgive you of your sins, and will save you from a painful torment (i.e. Hell-fire)[] .

(32)And whosoever does not respond to Allâh's Caller, he cannot escape on earth, and there will be no Auliyâ' (protectors) for him besides Allâh (from Allâh's Punishment). Those are in manifest error.

(33)Do they not see that Allâh, Who created the heavens and the earth, and was not wearied by their creation, is Able to give life to the dead? Yes, He surely is Able to do all things.

(34)And on the Day when those who disbelieve will be exposed to the Fire (it will be said to them): "Is this not the truth?" They will say: "Yes, By our Lord!" He will say: "Then taste the torment, because you used to disbelieve!"

(35)Therefore be patient (O Muhammad SAW) as did the Messengers of strong will[] and be in no haste about them (disbelievers). On the Day when they will see that (torment) with which they are promised (i.e. threatened, it will be) as if they had not stayed more than an hour in a single day. (O mankind! This Qur'ân is sufficient as) a clear Message (or proclamation to save yourself from destruction). But shall any be destroyed except the people who are Al-Fâsiqûn (the rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

Al-Jâthiya

2008-04-12T20:47:00.000+03:00

(1)HâMîm.

(2)The revelation of the Book (this Qur'ân) is from Allâh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(3)Verily, in the heavens and the earth are signs for the believers.

(4)And in your creation, and what He scattered (through the earth) of moving (living) creatures are signs for people who have Faith with certainty.

(5)And in the alternation of night and day, and the provision (rain) that Allâh sends down from the sky, and revives therewith the earth after its death, and in the turning about of the winds (i.e. sometimes towards the east or north, and sometimes towards the south or west etc., sometimes bringing glad tidings of rain etc., and sometimes bringing the torment), are signs for a people who understand.

(6)These are the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, which We recite to you (O Muhammad SAW) with truth. Then in which speech after Allâh and His Ayât will they believe?

(7)Woe to every sinful liar,

(8)Who hears the Verses of Allâh (being) recited to him, yet persists with pride as if he heard them not. So announce to him a painful torment!

(9)And when he learns something of Our Verses (this Qur'ân), he makes them a jest. For such there will be a humiliating torment.

(10)In front of them there is Hell, and that which they have earned will be of no profit to them, nor (will be of any profit to them) those whom they have taken as Auliyâ' (protectors, helpers, etc.) besides Allâh. And theirs will be a great torment.

(11)This (Qur'ân) is a guidance. And those who disbelieve in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord, for them there is a painful torment of Rijz (a severe kind of punishment).

(12)Allâh it is He Who has subjected to you the sea, that ships may sail through it by His Command, and that you may seek of His Bounty, and that you may be thankful,

(13)And has subjected to you all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth; it is all as a favour and kindness from Him. Verily, in it are signs for a people who think deeply.

(14)Say (O Muhammad SAW) to the believers to forgive those who (harm them and) hope not for the Days of Allâh (i.e. His Recompense), that He may recompense people according to what they have earned (i.e. to punish these disbelievers, who harm the believers).[]

(15)Whosoever does a good deed, it is for his ownself, and whosoever does evil, it is against (his ownself). Then to your Lord you will be made to return.

(16)And indeed We gave the Children of Israel the Scripture, and the understanding of the Scripture and its laws, and the Prophethood; and provided them with good things, and preferred them above the 'Alamîn (mankind and jinns) (of their time, during that period),

(17)And gave them clear proofs in matters [by revealing to them the Taurât (Torah)]. And they differed not until after the knowledge came to them, through envy among themselves. Verily, Your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about that wherein they used to differ.

(18)Then We have put you (O Muhammad SAW) on a plain way of (Our) commandment [like the one which We commanded Our Messengers before you (i.e. legal ways and laws of the Islâmic Monotheism)]. So follow you that (Islâmic Monotheism and its laws), and follow not the desires of those who know not. [Tafsir At-Tabarî Vol. 25, Page 146].

(19)Verily, they can avail you nothing against Allâh (if He wants to punish you). Verily, the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.) are Auliyâ' (protectors, helpers, etc.) to one another, but Allâh is the Walî (Helper, Protector, etc.) of the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2).

(20)This (Qur'ân) is a clear insight and evidence for mankind, and a guidance and a mercy for people who have Faith with certainty[] .

(21)Or do those who earn evil deeds think that We shall hold them equal with those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, in their present life and after their death? Worst is the judgement that they make.

(22)And Allâh has created the heavens and the earth with truth, in order that each person may be recompensed what he has earned, and they will not be wronged[] .

(23)Have you seen him who takes his own lust (vain desires) as his ilâh (god), and Allâh knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart, and put a cover on his sight. Who then will guide him after Allâh? Will you not then remember?

(24)And they say: "There is nothing but our life of this world, we die and we live and nothing destroys us except Ad-Dahr (the time)[]. And they have no knowledge of it, they only conjecture.

(25)And when Our Clear Verses are recited to them, their argument is no other than that they say: "Bring back our (dead) fathers, if you are truthful!"

(26)Say (to them): "Allâh gives you life, then causes you to die, then He will assemble you on the Day of Resurrection about which there is no doubt. But most of mankind know not."

(27)And to Allâh belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. And on the Day that the Hour will be established, on that Day the followers of falsehood (polytheists, disbelievers, worshippers of false deities, etc.) shall lose (everything).

(28)And you will see each nation humbled to their knees (kneeling), each nation will be called to its Record (of deeds). This Day you shall be recompensed for what you used to do.

(29)This Our Record speaks about you with truth. Verily, We were recording what you used to do (i.e. Our angels used to record your deeds).

(30)Then, as for those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and did righteous good deeds, their Lord will admit them to His Mercy. That will be the evident success.

(31)But as for those who disbelieved (it will be said to them): "Were not Our Verses recited to you? But you were proud, and you were a people who were Mujrimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, sinners, criminals)."

(32)And when it was said: "Verily! Allâh's Promise is the truth, and there is no doubt about the coming of the Hour," you said; "We know not what is the Hour, we do not think it but as a conjecture, and we have no firm convincing belief (therein)."

(33)And the evil of what they did will appear to them, and they will be completely encircled by that which they used to mock at!

(34)And it will be said: "This Day We will forget you as you forgot the Meeting of this Day of yours. And your abode is the Fire, and there is none to help you."

(35)This, because you took the revelations of Allâh (this Qur'ân) in mockery, and the life of the world deceived you. So this Day, they shall not be taken out from there (Hell)[], nor shall they be Yustâ'tabûn (i.e. they shall not return to the worldly life, so that they repent to Allâh, and beg His Pardon for their sins).

(36)So all the praises and thanks are to Allâh, the Lord of the heavens and the Lord of the earth, and the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(37)And His (Alone) is the Majesty in the heavens and the earth, and He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Ad-Dukhân

2008-04-11T20:46:00.000+03:00

(-1)In the Name of Allâh, the MostBeneficent, the Most Merciful

(1)Hâ-Mîm.

(2)By the manifest Book (this Qur'ân) that makes things clear,

(3)We sent it (this Qur'ân) down on a blessed night [(i.e. night of Qadr, Sûrah No: 97) in the month of Ramadân,, the 9th month of the Islâmic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship].

(4)Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments[] .

(5)Amran (i.e. a Command or this Qur'an or the Decree of every matter) from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messengers),

(6)(As) a Mercy from your Lord. Verily! He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.

(7)The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if you (but) have a faith with certainty.

(8)Lâ ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). It is He Who gives life and causes death, your Lord and the Lord of your fore-fathers.

(9)Nay! They play in doubt.

(10)Then wait you for the Day when the sky will bring forth a visible smoke.

(11)Covering the people, this is a painful torment.

(12)(They will say): "Our Lord! Remove the torment from us, really we shall become believers!"

(13)How can there be for them an admonition (at the time when the torment has reached them), when a Messenger explaining things clearly has already come to them.

(14)Then they had turned away from him (Messenger Muhammad SAW) and said: "One (Muhammad SAW) taught (by a human being), a madman!"

(15)Verily, We shall remove the torment for a while. Verily! You will revert.

(16)On the Day when We shall seize you with the greatest grasp. Verily, We will exact retribution.

(17)And indeed We tried before them Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people, when there came to them a noble Messenger [i.e. Mûsa (Moses) <><>],

(18)Saying: "Restore to me the slaves of Allâh (i.e. the Children of Israel). Verily! I am to you a Messenger worthy of all trust,

(19)"And exalt not (yourselves) against Allâh. Truly, I have come to you with a manifest authority.

(20)"And truly, I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord, lest you stone me (or call me a sorcerer or kill me).

(21)"But if you believe me not, then keep away from me and leave me alone."

(22)(But they were aggressive), so he [Mûsa (Moses)] called upon his Lord (saying): "These are indeed the people who are Mujrimûn (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals, etc.)."

(23)(Allâh said): "Depart you with My slaves by night. Surely, you will be pursued.

(24)"And leave the sea as it is (quiet and divided). Verily, They are a host to be drowned."

(25)How many of gardens and springs do they [Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people] left.

(26)And green crops (fields etc.) and goodly places,

(27)And comforts of life wherein they used to take delight!

(28)Thus (it was)! And We made other people inherit them (i.e. We made the Children of Israel to inherit the kingdom of Egypt).

(29)And the heavens and the earth wept not for them[] , nor were they given a respite.

(30)And indeed We saved the Children of Israel from the humiliating torment,

(31)From Fir'aun (Pharaoh); Verily! He was arrogant and was of the Musrifûn (those who transgress beyond bound in spending and other things and commit great sins).

(32)And We chose them (the Children of Israel) above the 'Alamîn (mankind, and jinns) [during the time of Mûsa (Moses)] with knowledge,

(33)And granted them signs in which there was a plain trial.

(34)Verily, these (Quraish) people are saying:

(35)"There is nothing but our first death, and we shall not be resurrected.

(36)"Then bring back our fore-fathers, if you speak the truth!"

(37)Are they better or the people of Tubba' and those before them? We destroyed them because they were indeed Mujrimûn (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals, etc.).

(38)And We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, for mere play,

(39)We created them not except with truth (i.e. to examine and test those who are obedient and those who are disobedient and then reward the obedient ones and punish the disobedient ones), but most of them know not.

(40)Verily, the Day of Judgement (when Allâh will judge between the creatures) is the time appointed for all of them,

(41)The Day when Maulan (a near relative) cannot avail Maulan (a near relative) in aught, and no help can they receive,

(42)Except him on whom Allâh has Mercy. Verily, He is the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful.

(43)Verily, the tree of Zaqqûm,

(44)Will be the food of the sinners,

(45)Like boiling oil, it will boil in the bellies,

(46)Like the boiling of scalding water.

(47)(It will be said) "Seize him and drag him into the midst of blazing Fire,

(48)"Then pour over his head the torment of boiling water,

(49)"Taste you (this)! Verily, you were (pretending to be) the mighty, the generous!

(50)"Verily! This is that whereof you used to doubt!"

(51)Verily! The Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2), will be in place of Security (Paradise).

(52)Among Gardens and Springs;

(53)Dressed in fine silk and (also) in thick silk, facing each other,

(54)So (it will be), and We shall marry them to Houris[] (female fair ones) with wide, lovely eyes.

(55)They will call therein for every kind of fruit in peace and security;

(56)They will never taste death therein except the first death (of this world), and He will save them from the torment of the blazing Fire,

(57)As a Bounty from your Lord! That will be the supreme success!

(58)Certainly, We have made this (Qur'ân) easy in your tongue, in order that they may remember.

(59)Wait then (O Muhammad SAW); Verily, they (too) are waiting.

Az-Zukhruf

2008-04-10T20:46:00.000+03:00

(1)HâMîm.

(2)By the manifest Book (that makes things clear, i.e. this Qur'ân).

(3)We verily, have made it a Qur'ân in Arabic, that you may be able to understand (its meanings and its admonitions).

(4)And Verily, it (this Qur'ân) is in the Mother of the Book (i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz), before Us, indeed Exalted, full of Wisdom.

(5)Shall We then (warn you not and) take away the Reminder (this Qur'ân) from you, because you are a people Musrifûn.[]

(6)And how many a Prophet have We sent amongst the men of old.

(7)And never came there a Prophet to them but they used to mock at him.

(8)Then We destroyed men stronger (in power) than these, and the example of the ancients has passed away (before them).

(9)And indeed if you ask them, "Who has created the heavens and the earth?" They will surely say: "The All-Mighty, the All-Knower created them."

(10)Who has made for you the earth like a bed, and has made for you roads therein, in order that you may find your way,

(11)And Who sends down water (rain) from the sky in due measure. Then We revive a dead land therewith, and even so you will be brought forth (from the dead),

(12)And Who has created all the pairs and has appointed for you ships and cattle on which you ride,

(13)In order that you may mount firmly on their backs, and then may remember the Favour of your Lord when you mount thereon, and say: "Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it (by our efforts)."

(14)And verily, to Our Lord we indeed are to return!

(15)Yet they assign to some of His slaves a share with Him (by pretending that He has children, and considering them as equals or co-partners in worship with Him). Verily, man is indeed a manifest ingrate!

(16)Or has He taken daughters out of what He has created, and He has selected for you sons?

(17)And if one of them is informed of the news of (the birth of) that which he set forth as a parable to the Most Beneficent (Allâh) (i.e. of a girl), his face becomes dark, gloomy, and he is filled with grief!

(18)(Do they then like for Allâh) a creature who is brought up in adornments (wearing silk and gold ornaments, i.e. women), and in dispute cannot make herself clear?

(19)And they make the angels who themselves are slaves to the Most Beneficent (Allâh) females. Did they witness their creation? Their evidence will be recorded, and they will be questioned!

(20)And they said: "If it had been the Will of the Most Beneficent (Allâh), we should not have worshipped them (false deities)." They have no knowledge whatsoever of that. They do nothing but lie!

(21)Or have We given them any Book before this (the Qur'ân), to which they are holding fast?

(22)Nay! They say: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we guide ourselves by their footsteps."

(23)And similarly, We sent not a warner before you (O Muhammad SAW) to any town (people) but the luxurious ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we will indeed follow their footsteps."

(24)(The warner) said: "Even if I bring you better guidance than that which you found your fathers following?" They said: "Verily, We disbelieve in that with which you have been sent."

(25)So We took revenge of them, then see what was the end of those who denied (Islâmic Monotheism).

(26)And (remember) when Ibrahîm (Abraham) said to his father and his people: "Verily, I am innocent of what you worship,

(27)"Except Him (i.e. I worship none but Allâh Alone) Who did create me, and verily, He will guide me."

(28)And he made it [i.e. Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh Alone)] a Word lasting among his offspring (True Monotheism), that they may turn back (i.e. to repent to Allâh or receive admonition).

(29)Nay, but I gave (the good things of this life) to these (polytheists) and their fathers to enjoy, till there came to them the truth (the Qur'ân), and a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) making things clear.

(30)And when the truth (this Qur'ân) came to them, they (the disbelievers in this Qur'ân) said: "This is magic, and we disbelieve therein."

(31)And they say: "Why is not this Qur'ân sent down to some great man of the two towns (Makkah and Tâ'if)?"

(32)Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of your Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in this world, and We raised some of them above others in ranks, so that some may employ others in their work. But the Mercy (Paradise) of your Lord (O Muhammad SAW) is better than the (wealth of this world) which they amass.

(33)And were it not that all mankind would have become of one community (all disbelievers, desiring worldly life only), We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most Beneficent (Allâh), silver roofs for their houses, and elevators (and stair-ways, etc. of silver) whereby they ascend,

(34)And for their houses, doors (of silver), and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline,

(35)And adornments of gold. Yet all this (i.e. the roofs, doors, stairs, elevators, thrones etc. of their houses) would have been nothing but an enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter with your Lord is only for the Muttaqûn[].

(36)And whosoever turns away (blinds himself) from the remembrance of the Most Beneficent (Allâh) (i.e. this Qur'ân and worship of Allâh), We appoint for him Shaitân (Satan devil) to be a Qarîn (an intimate companion) to him.

(37)And verily, they (Satans / devils) hinder them from the Path (of Allâh), but they think that they are guided aright!

(38)Till, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says [to his Qarîn (Satan / devil companion)] "Would that between me and you were the distance of the two easts (or the east and west)" a worst (type of) companion (indeed)!

(39)It will profit you not this Day (O you who turn away from Allâh's remembrance and His worship, etc.) as you did wrong, (and) that you will be sharers (you and your Qarîn) in the punishment.

(40)Can you (O Muhammad SAW) make the deaf to hear, or can you guide the blind or him who is in manifest error?

(41)And even if We take you (O Muhammad SAW) away, We shall indeed take vengeance on them.

(42)Or (if) We show you that wherewith We threaten them, then verily, We have perfect command over them.

(43)So hold you (O Muhammad SAW) fast to that which is inspired in you. Verily, you are on a Straight Path.

(44)And verily, this (the Qur'ân) is indeed a Reminder for you (O Muhammad SAW) and your people (Quraish people, or your followers), and you will be questioned (about it).

(45)And ask (O Muhammad SAW) those of Our Messengers whom We sent before you: "Did We ever appoint âliha (gods) to be worshipped besides the Most Beneficent (Allâh)?"

(46)And indeed We did send Mûsa (Moses) with Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs (inviting them to Allâh's Religion of Islâm) He said: "Verily, I am a Messenger of the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)."

(47)But when he came to them with Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) behold! They laughed at them.

(48)And not an Ayâh (sign, etc.) We showed them but it was greater than its fellow, and We seized them with torment, in order that they might turn [from their polytheism to Allâh's Religion (Islâmic Monotheism)].

(49)And they said [to Mûsa (Moses)]: "O you sorcerer! Invoke your Lord for us according to what He has covenanted with you. Verily, We shall guide ourselves (aright)."

(50)But when We removed the torment from them, behold! They broke their covenant (that they will believe if We remove the torment for them).

(51)And Fir'aun (Pharaoh) proclaimed among his people, saying: "O my people! Is not mine the dominion of Egypt, and these rivers flowing underneath me. See you not then?

(52)"Am I not better than this one [Mûsa (Moses)], who is Mahîn [has no honour nor any respect, and is weak and despicable] and can scarcely express himself clearly?

(53)"Why then are not golden bracelets bestowed on him, or angels sent along with him?"

(54)Thus he [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] befooled and misled his people, and they obeyed him. Verily, they were ever a people who were Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(55)So when they angered Us, We punished them, and drowned them all.

(56)And We made them a precedent (as a lesson for those coming after them), and an example to later generations.

(57)And when the son of Maryam (Mary) is quoted as an example [i.e. 'Iesa (Jesus) is worshipped like their idols), behold! Your people cry aloud (laugh out at the example).

(58)And say: "Are our âliha (gods) better or is he ['Iesa (Jesus)]?" They quoted not the above example except for argument. Nay! But they are a quarrelsome people. [(See VV. 21:97-101) - The Qur'ân.]

(59)He ['Iesa (Jesus)] was not more than a slave. We granted Our Favour to him, and We made him an example to the Children of Israel (i.e. his creation without a father).

(60)And if it were Our Will, We would have [destroyed you (mankind) all, and] made angels to replace you on the earth. [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol:25, Page 89].

(61)And he ['Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)] shall be a known sign for (the coming of) the Hour (Day of Resurrection) [i.e. 'Iesa's (Jesus) descent on the earth][] . Therefore have no doubt concerning it (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). And follow Me (Allâh) (i.e. be obedient to Allâh and do what He orders you to do, O mankind)! This is the Straight Path (of Islâmic Monotheism, leading to Allâh and to His Paradise).

(62)And let not Shaitân (Satan) hinder you (from the right religion, i.e. Islâmic Monotheism), Verily, he (Satan) to you is a plain enemy.

(63)And when 'Iesa (Jesus) came with (Our) clear Proofs, he said: "I have come to you with Al-Hikmah (Prophethood), and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) in which you differ, therefore fear Allâh and obey me,

(64)"Verily, Allâh! He is my Lord (God) and your Lord (God). So worship Him (Alone). This is the (only) Straight Path (i.e. Allâh's religion of true Islâmic Monotheism)."

(65)But the sects from among themselves differed. So woe to those who do wrong (by ascribing things to 'Iesa (Jesus) that are not true) from the torment of a painful Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)!

(66)Do they only wait for the Hour that it shall come upon them suddenly, while they perceive not?

(67)Friends on that Day will be foes one to another except Al-Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2).

(68)(It will be said to the true believers of Islâmic Monotheism): My worshippers! No fear shall be on you this Day, nor shall you grieve,

(69)(You) who believed in Our Ayât (proofs, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and were Muslims (i.e. who submit totally to Allâh's Will, and believe in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism).

(70)Enter Paradise, you and your wives, in happiness.

(71)Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them, (there will be) therein all that the one's inner-selves could desire, all that the eyes could delight in, and you will abide therein forever.

(72)This is the Paradise which you have been made to inherit because of your deeds which you used to do (in the life of the world).

(73)Therein for you will be fruits in plenty, of which you will eat (as you desire).

(74)Verily, the Mujrimûn (criminals, sinners, disbelievers, etc.) will be in the torment of Hell to abide therein forever.

(75)(The torment) will not be lightened for them, and they will be plunged into destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair therein.

(76)We wronged them not, but they were the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.).

(77)And they will cry: "O Malik (Keeper of Hell)! Let your Lord make an end of us." He will say: "Verily you shall abide forever."

(78)Indeed We have brought the truth (Muhammad SAW with the Qur'ân), to you, but most of you have a hatred for the truth.[]

(79)Or have they plotted some plan? Then We too are planning.

(80)Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsel? (Yes We do) and Our Messengers (appointed angels in charge of mankind) are by them, to record.

(81)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "If the Most Beneficent (Allâh) had a son (or children as you pretend), then I am the first of Allâh's worshippers [who deny and refute this claim of yours (and the first to believe in Allâh Alone and testify that He has no children)]." [Tafsir At-Tabarî].

(82)Glorified be the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne! Exalted be He from all that they ascribe (to Him).

(83)So leave them (alone) to speak nonsense and play until they meet the Day of theirs, which they have been promised.

(84)It is He (Allâh) Who is the only Ilâh (God to be worshipped) in the heaven and the only Ilâh (God to be worshipped) on the earth. And He is the All-Wise, the All-Knower.

(85)And blessed be He to Whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, and with Whom is the knowledge of the Hour, and to Whom you (all) will be returned.

(86)And those whom they invoke instead of Him have no power of intercession; except those who bear witness to the truth (i.e. believed in the Oneness of Allâh, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the facts about the Oneness of Allâh)[] .

(87)And if you ask them who created them, they will surely say: "Allâh". How then are they turned away (from the worship of Allâh, Who created them)?

(88)(Allâh has knowledge) of (Prophet Muhammad's) saying: "O my Lord! Verily, these are a people who believe not!"

(89)So turn away from them (O Muhammad SAW), and say: Salâm (peace)! But they will come to know.[]

Ash-Shûra

2008-04-09T20:45:00.000+03:00

(1)HâMîm.

(2)'AînSînQâf.

(3)Likewise Allâh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise inspires you (O Muhammad SAW) as (He inspired) those before you.[]

(4)To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and He is the Most High, the Most Great.

(5)Nearly the heavens might rent asunder from above them (by His Majesty), and the angels glorify the praises of their Lord, and ask for forgiveness for those on the earth, verily, Allâh is the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.

(6)And as for those who take as Auliyâ' (guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, etc.) others besides Him [i.e. they take false deities other than Allâh (as) protectors, and they worship them] Allâh is Hafîz (Protector) over them (i.e. takes care of their deeds and will recompense them), and you (O Muhammad SAW) are not a Wakîl (guardian or a disposer of their affairs) over them (to protect their deeds, etc.).

(7)And thus We have inspired unto you (O Muhammad SAW) a Qur'ân (in Arabic) that you may warn the Mother of the Towns (Makkah) and all around it. And warn of the Day of Assembling, of which there is no doubt, when a party will be in Paradise (those who believed in Allâh and followed what Allâh's Messenger SAW brought them) and a party in the blazing Fire (Hell) (those who disbelieved in Allâh and followed not what Allâh's Messenger SAW brought them)[]

(8)And if Allâh had willed, He could have made them one nation, but He admits whom He wills to His Mercy. And the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.) will have neither a Walî (protector) nor a helper.

(9)Or have they taken (for worship) Auliyâ' (guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, etc.) besides Him? But Allâh, He Alone is the Walî (Protector, etc.). And it is He Who gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things.

(10)And in whatsoever you differ, the decision thereof is with Allâh (He is the ruling Judge). (And say O Muhammad SAW to these polytheists:) Such is Allâh, my Lord in Whom I put my trust, and to Him I turn in all of my affairs and in repentance.

(11)The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you mates from yourselves, and for the cattle (also) mates. By this means He creates you (in the wombs). There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.

(12)To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth, He enlarges provision for whom He wills, and straitens (it for whom He wills). Verily! He is the All-Knower of everything.

(13)He (Allâh) has ordained for you the same religion (Islâm) which He ordained for Nûh (Noah), and that which We have inspired in you (O Muhammad SAW), and that which We ordained for Ibrahîm (Abraham), Mûsa (Mosesý) and 'Iesa (Jesus) saying you should establish religion (i.e. to do what it orders you to do practically), and make no divisions[] in it (religion) (i.e. various sects in religion). Intolerable for the Mushrikûn[] , is that to which you (O Muhammad SAW) call them. Allâh chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides unto Himself who turns to Him in repentance and in obedience.

(14)And they divided not till after knowledge had come to them, through selfish transgression between themselves. And had it not been for a Word that went forth before from your Lord for an appointed term, the matter would have been settled between them. And verily, those who were made to inherit the Scripture [i.e. the Taurâh (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] after them (i.e. Jews and Christians) are in grave doubt concerning it (i.e. Allâh's true religion Islâm or the Qur'ân).

(15)So unto this (religion of Islâm, alone and this Qur'ân) then invite (people) (O Muhammad SAW), and Istaqim [(i.e. stand firm and straight on Islâmic Monotheism by performing all that is ordained by Allâh (good deeds, etc.), and by abstaining from all that is forbidden by Allâh (sins and evil deeds, etc.)], as you are commanded, and follow not their desires but say: "I believe in whatsoever Allâh has sent down of the Book [all the holy Books, this Qur'ân and the Books of the old from the Taurât (Torah), or the Injeel (Gospel) or the Pages of Ibrâhim (Abraham)] and I am commanded to do justice among you, Allâh is our Lord and your Lord. For us our deeds and for you your deeds. There is no dispute between us and you. Allâh will assemble us (all), and to Him is the final return.

(16)And those who dispute concerning Allâh (His Religion of Islâmic Monotheism, with which Muhammad SAW has been sent), after it has been accepted (by the people), of no use is their dispute before their Lord, and on them is wrath, and for them will be a severe torment[1] .

(17)It is Allâh Who has sent down the Book (the Qur'ân) in truth, and the Balance (i.e. to act justly). And what can make you know that perhaps the Hour is close at hand?

(18)Those who believe not therein seek to hasten it, while those who believe are fearful of it, and know that it is the very truth. Verily, those who dispute concerning the Hour are certainly in error far away.

(19)Allâh is very Gracious and Kind to His slaves. He gives provisions to whom He wills. And He is the All-Strong, the All-Mighty.

(20)Whosoever desires (with his deeds) the reward of the Hereafter, We give him increase in his reward, and whosoever desires the reward of this world (with his deeds), We give him thereof (what is written for him), and he has no portion in the Hereafter.

(21)Or have they partners with Allâh (false gods), who have instituted for them a religion which Allâh has not allowed. And had it not been for a decisive Word (gone forth already), the matter would have been judged between them. And verily, for the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers), there is a painful torment.

(22)You will see (on the Day of Resurrection), the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.) fearful of that which they have earned, and it (Allâh's Torment) will surely befall them, while those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous deeds (will be) in the flowering meadows of the Gardens (Paradise), having what they wish from their Lord. That is the supreme Grace, (Paradise).

(23)That is (the Paradise) whereof Allâh gives glad tidings to His slaves who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "No reward do I ask of you for this except to be kind to me for my kinship with you."[] And whoever earns a good righteous deed, We shall give him an increase of good in respect thereof. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (the deeds of those who are obedient to Him).

(24)Or say they: "He has invented a lie against Allâh?" If Allâh willed, He could have sealed your heart (so that you forget all that you know of the Qur'an). And Allâh wipes out falsehood, and establishes the truth (Islâm) by His Word (this Qur'an). Verily, He knows well what (the secrets) are in the breasts (of mankind).

(25)And He it is Who accepts repentance from His slaves, and forgives sins, and He knows what you do.[]

(26)And He answers (the invocation of) those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and gives them increase of His Bounty. And as for the disbelievers, theirs will be a severe torment.

(27)And if Allâh were to enlarge the provision for His slaves, they would surely rebel in the earth, but He sends down by measure as He wills. Verily! He is in respect of His slaves, the Well-Aware, the All-Seer (of things that benefit them).

(28)And He it is Who sends down the rain after they have despaired, and spreads abroad His Mercy. And He is the Walî (Helper, Supporter, Protector, etc.), Worthy of all Praise.

(29)And among His Ayât (proofs, evidences, lessons, signs, etc.) is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and whatever moving (living) creatures He has dispersed in them both. And He is All-Potent over their assembling (i.e. resurrecting them on the Day of Resurrection after their death, and dispersion of their bodies) whenever He will.

(30)And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much. (See the Qur'ân Verse 35:45).

(31)And you cannot escape from Allâh (i.e. His Punishment) in the earth, and besides Allâh you have neither any Walî (guardian or a protector) nor any helper.

(32)And among His Signs are the ships, in the sea, like mountains.

(33)If He wills, He causes the wind to cease, then they would become motionless on the back (of the sea). Verily, in this are signs for everyone patient and grateful.

(34)Or He may destroy them (by drowning) because of that which their (people) have earned. And He pardons much.

(35)And those who dispute (polytheists, etc. with Our Messenger Muhammad SAW) as regards Our Ayât (proofs, signs, verses, etc. of Islâmic Monotheism) may know that there is no place of refuge for them (from Allâh's punishment).

(36)So whatever you have been given is but a passing enjoyment for this worldly life, but that which is with Allâh (Paradise) is better and more lasting for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and put their trust in their Lord (concerning all of their affairs).

(37)And those who avoid the greater sins[], and Al-Fawâhish (illegal sexual intercourse, etc.), and when they are angry, they forgive[]

(38)And those who answer the Call of their Lord [i.e. to believe that He is the only One Lord (Allâh), and to worship none but Him Alone], and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation, and who spend of what We have bestowed on them;

(39)And those who, when an oppressive wrong is done to them, they take revenge.

(40)The recompense for an evil is an evil like thereof, but whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allâh. Verily, He likes not the Zâlimûn (oppressors, polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc.).

(41)And indeed whosoever takes revenge after he has suffered wrong, for such there is no way (of blame) against them.

(42)The way (of blame) is only against those who oppress men and wrongly rebel in the earth, for such there will be a painful torment.

(43)And verily, whosoever shows patience and forgives that would truly be from the things recommended by Allâh.

(44)And whomsoever Allâh sends astray, for him there is no Walî (protector) after Him. And you will see the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, oppressors, etc.) when they behold the torment, they will say: "Is there any way of return (to the world)?"

(45)And you will see them brought forward to it (Hell) made humble by disgrace[] , (and) looking with stealthy glance. And those who believe will say: "Verily, the losers are they who lose themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Verily, the Zâlimûn [i.e. Al-Kâfirûn (disbelievers in Allâh, in His Oneness and in His Messenger SAW , polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.)] will be in a lasting torment.

(46)And they will have no Auliyâ' (protectors) to help them other than Allâh. And he whom Allâh sends astray, for him there is no way.

(47)Answer the Call of your Lord (i.e. accept the Islâmic Monotheism, O mankind, and jinns) before there comes from Allâh a Day which cannot be averted. You will have no refuge on that Day nor there will be for you any denying (of your crimes as they are all recorded in the Book of your deeds).

(48)But if they turn away (O Muhammad SAW from the Islâmic Monotheism, which you have brought to them). We have not sent you (O Muhammad SAW) as a Hafîz (protector) over them (i.e. to take care of their deeds and to recompense them). Your duty is to convey (the Message). And verily, when We cause man to taste of Mercy from Us, he rejoices thereat, but when some ill befalls them because of the deeds which their hands have sent forth, then verily, man (becomes) ingrate!

(49)To Allâh belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom He wills.

(50)Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren whom He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower and is Able to do all things.

(51). It is not given to any human being that Allâh should speak to him unless (it be) by Inspiration, or from behind a veil, or (that) He sends a Messenger to reveal what He wills by His Leave. Verily, He is Most High, Most Wise[] .

(52)And thus We have sent to you (O Muhammad SAW) Ruhan (an Inspiration, and a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is Faith? But We have made it (this Qur'ân) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. And verily, you (O Muhammad SAW) are indeed guiding (mankind) to the Straight Path (i.e. Allâh's religion of Islâmic Monotheism).

(53)The Path of Allâh, to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. Verily, all the matters at the end go to Allâh (for decision).

Fussilat

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(1)HâMîm.

(-1)]

(2)A revelation from Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

(3)A Book whereof the Verses are explained in detail; A Qur'ân in Arabic for people who know.

(4)Giving glad tidings [of Paradise to the one who believes in the Oneness of Allâh (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism) and fears Allâh much (abstains from all kinds of sins and evil deeds) and loves Allâh much (performing all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)], and warning (of punishment in the Hell Fire to the one who disbelieves in the Oneness of Allâh), but most of them turn away, so they listen not.

(5)And they say: "Our hearts are under coverings (screened) from that to which you invite us, and in our ears is deafness, and between us and you is a screen, so work you (on your way); verily, we are working (on our way)."

(6)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I am only a human being like you. It is inspired in me that your Ilâh (God) is One Ilâh (God - Allâh), therefore take Straight Path to Him (with true Faith Islâmic Monotheism) and obedience to Him, and seek forgiveness of Him. And woe to Al-Mushrikûn (the disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, polytheists, idolaters, etc. - see V.2:105).

(7)Those who give not the Zakât and they are disbelievers in the Hereafter.

(8)Truly, those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism, and in His Messenger Muhammad SAW) and do righteous good deeds, for them will be an endless reward that will never stop (i.e. Paradise).

(9)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Do you verily disbelieve in Him Who created the earth in two Days and you set up rivals (in worship) with Him? That is the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(10)He placed therein (i.e. the earth) firm mountains from above it, and He blessed it, and measured therein its sustenance (for its dwellers) in four Days equal (i.e. all these four 'days' were equal in the length of time), for all those who ask (about its creation).

(11)Then He Istawâ (rose over) towards the heaven when it was smoke, and said to it and to the earth: "Come both of you willingly or unwillingly." They both said: "We come, willingly."

(12)Then He completed and finished from their creation (as) seven heavens in two Days and He made in each heaven its affair. And We adorned the nearest (lowest) heaven with lamps (stars)[] to be an adornment as well as to guard (from the devils by using them as missiles against the devils). Such is the Decree of Him the All-Mighty, the All-Knower.

(13)But if they turn away, then say (O Muhammad SAW): "I have warned you of a Sâ'iqah (a destructive awful cry, torment, hit, a thunderbolt) like the Sâ'iqah which overtook 'Ad and Thamûd (people)."

(14)When the Messengers came to them, from before them and behind them (saying): "Worship none but Allâh" They said: "If our Lord had so willed, He would surely have sent down the angels. So indeed! We disbelieve in that with which you have been sent."

(15)As for 'Ad, they were arrogant in the land without right, and they said: "Who is mightier than us in strength?" See they not that Allâh, Who created them was mightier in strength than them. And they used to deny Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, revelations, etc.)!

(16)So We sent upon them furious wind in days of evil omen (for them) that We might give them a taste of disgracing torment in this present worldly life, but surely the torment of the Hereafter will be more disgracing, and they will never be helped.

(17)And as for Thamûd, We showed and made clear to them the Path of Truth (Islâmic Monotheism) through Our Messenger, (i.e. showed them the way of success), but they preferred blindness to guidance, so the Sâ'iqah (a destructive awful cry, torment, hit, a thunderbolt) of disgracing torment seized them, because of what they used to earn.

(18)And We saved those who believed and used to fear Allâh, keep their duty to Him and avoid evil.

(19)And (remember) the Day that the enemies of Allâh will be gathered to the Fire, so they will be collected there (the first and the last).

(20)Till, when they reach it (Hell-fire), their hearing (ears) and their eyes, and their skins will testify against them as to what they used to do.

(21)And they will say to their skins, "Why do you testify against us?" They will say: "Allâh has caused us to speak, as He causes all things to speak, and He created you the first time, and to Him you are made to return."

(22)And you have not been hiding against yourselves, lest your ears, and your eyes, and your skins testify against you, but you thought that Allâh knew not much of what you were doing.

(23)And that thought of yours which you thought about your Lord, has brought you to destruction, and you have become (this Day) of those utterly lost!

(24)Then, if they have patience, yet the Fire will be a home for them, and if they beg for to be excused, yet they are not of those who will ever be excused.

(25)And We have assigned them (devils) intimate companions (in this world), who have made fair-seeming to them, what was before them (evil deeds which they were doing in the present worldly life and disbelief in the Reckoning and the Resurrection, etc.) and what was behind them (denial of the matters in the coming life of the Hereafter as regards punishment or reward, etc.). And the Word (i.e. the torment) is justified against them as it was justified against those who were among the previous generations of jinns and men that had passed away before them. Indeed they (all) were the losers.

(26)And those who disbelieve say: "Listen not to this Qur'ân, and make noise in the midst of its (recitation) that you may overcome."

(27)But surely, We shall cause those who disbelieve to taste a severe torment, and certainly, We shall requite them the worst of what they used to do.

(28)That is the recompense of the enemies of Allâh: The Fire, therein will be for them the eternal home, a (deserving) recompense for that they used to deny Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.).

(29)And those who disbelieve will say: "Our Lord! Show us those among jinns and men who led us astray, we shall crush them under our feet, so that they become the lowest."

(30)Verily, those who say: "Our Lord is Allâh (Alone)," and then they Istaqâmû[] , on them the angels will descend (at the time of their death) (saying): "Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!

(31)"We have been your friends in the life of this world and are (so) in the Hereafter. Therein you shall have (all) that your inner-selves desire, and therein you shall have (all) for which you ask for.

(32)"An entertainment from (Allâh), the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

(33)And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allâh (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allâh's (Islâmic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims."

(34)The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e. Allâh ordered the faithful believers to be patient at the time of anger, and to excuse those who treat them badly), then verily! he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend.

(35)But none is granted it (the above quality) except those who are patient, and none is granted it except the owner of the great portion (of the happiness in the Hereafter i.e. Paradise and in this world of a high moral character).

(36)And if an evil whisper from Shaitân (Satan) tries to turn you away (O Muhammad SAW) (from doing good, etc.), then seek refuge in Allâh. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.

(37)And from among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Prostrate not to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate to Allâh Who created them, if you (really) worship Him.

(38)But if they are too proud[] (to do so), then there are those who are with your Lord (angels) glorify Him night and day, and never are they tired.

(39)And among His Signs (in this), that you see the earth barren, but when We send down water (rain) to it, it is stirred to life and growth (of vegetations). Verily, He Who gives it life, surely, (He) is Able to give life to the dead (on the Day of Resurrection). Indeed! He is Able to do all things.

(40)Verily, those who turn away from Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc. by attacking, distorting and denying them), are not hidden from Us. Is he who is cast into the Fire better or he who comes secure on the Day of Resurrection? Do what you will. Verily! He is All-Seer of what you do (this is a severe threat to the disbelievers[]).

(41)Verily, those who disbelieved in the Reminder (i.e. the Qur'ân) when it came to them (shall receive the punishment). And verily, it is an honourable respected Book (because it is Allâh's Speech, and He has protected it from corruption, etc.). (See V.15:9]

(42)Falsehood cannot come to it from before it or behind it (it is) sent down by the All-Wise, Worthy of all praise (Allâh ÚÒ æ Ìá).

(43)Nothing is said to you (O Muhammad SAW) except what was said to the Messengers before you. Verily, your Lord is the Possessor of forgiveness, and (also) the Possessor of painful punishment[].

(44)And if We had sent this as a Qur'ân in a foreign language other than Arabic, they would have said: "Why are not its Verses explained in detail (in our language)? What! (A Book) not in Arabic and (the Messenger) an Arab?" Say: "It is for those who believe, a guide and a healing. And as for those who disbelieve, there is heaviness (deafness) in their ears, and it (the Qur'ân) is blindness for them. They are those who are called from a place far away (so they neither listen nor understand).

(45)And indeed We gave Mûsa (Moses) the Scripture, but dispute arose therein. And had it not been for a Word that went forth before from your Lord, (the torment would have overtaken them) and the matter would have been settled between them. But truly, they are in grave doubt thereto (i.e. about the Qur'ân). [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, Vol. 15, Page 370]

(46)Whosoever does righteous good deed it is for (the benefit of) his ownself, and whosoever does evil, it is against his ownself, and your Lord is not at all unjust to (His) slaves[].

(47)(The learned men) refer to Him (Alone) the knowledge of the Hour[]. No fruit comes out of its sheath, nor does a female conceive (within her womb), nor brings forth (young), except by His Knowledge. And on the Day when He will call unto them (polytheists) (saying): "Where are My (so-called) partners (whom you did invent)?" They will say: "We inform You that none of us bears witness to it (that they are Your partners)!"

(48)And those whom they used to invoke before will fail them, and they will perceive that they have no place of refuge (from Allâh's punishment).[]

(49)Man (the disbeliever) does not get tired of asking good (things from Allâh), but if an evil touches him, then he gives up all hope and is lost in despair.

(50)And truly, if We give him a taste of mercy from us, after some adversity (severe poverty or disease, etc.) has touched him, he is sure to say: "This is for me (due to my merit), I think not that the Hour will be established. But if I am brought back to my Lord, Surely, there will be for me the best (wealth, etc.) with Him. Then, We verily, will show to the disbelievers what they have done and We shall make them taste a severe torment.

(51)And when We show favour to man, he withdraws and turns away, but when evil touches him, then he has recourse to long supplications.

(52)Say: "Tell me, if it (the Qur'ân) is from Allâh, and you disbelieve in it, who is more astray than one who is in opposition far away (from Allâh's Right Path and His obedience).

(53)We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their ownselves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Qur'ân) is the truth. Is it not sufficient in regard to your Lord that He is a Witness over all things?

(54)Verily! They are in doubt concerning the Meeting with their Lord? (i.e. Resurrection after their deaths, and their return to their Lord). Verily! He it is Who is surrounding all things!

Ar-Rahmân

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(1)The Most Beneficent (Allâh)!

(2)Has taught (you mankind) the Qur'ân (by His Mercy).

(3)He created man.

(4)He taught him eloquent speech.

(5)The sun and the moon run on their fixed courses (exactly) calculated with measured out stages for each (for reckoning, etc.).

(6)And the herbs (or stars) and the trees both prostrate.

(7)And the heaven He has raised high, and He has set up the Balance.

(8)In order that you may not transgress (due) balance.

(9)And observe the weight with equity and do not make the balance deficient.

(10)And the earth He has put for the creatures.

(11)Therein are fruits, date-palms producing sheathed fruit-stalks (enclosing dates).

(12)And also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet-scented plants.

(13)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(14)He created man (Adam) from sounding clay like the clay of pottery.

(15)And the jinns did He create from a smokeless flame of fire.

(16)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(17)(He is) the Lord of the two easts (places of sunrise during early summer and early winter) and the Lord of the two wests (places of sunset during early summer and early winter).

(18)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(19)He has let loosed the two seas (the salt water and the sweet) meeting together.

(20)Between them is a barrier which none of them can transgress.

(21)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(22)Out of them both come out pearl and coral.

(23)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(24)And His are the ships going and coming in the seas, like mountains.

(25)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(26)Whatsoever is on it (the earth) will perish.

(27)And the Face of your Lord full of Majesty and Honour will abide forever.

(28)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(29)Whosoever is in the heavens and on earth begs of Him (its needs from Him). Every day He has a matter to bring forth (such as giving honour to some, disgrace to some, life to some, death to some, etc.)!

(30)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(31)We shall attend to you, O you two classes (jinns and men)!

(32)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(33)O assembly of jinns and men! If you have power to pass beyond the zones of the heavens and the earth, then pass (them)! But you will never be able to pass them, except with authority (from Allâh)!

(34)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(35)There will be sent against you both, smokeless flames of fire and (molten) brass, and you will not be able to defend yourselves.

(36)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(37)Then when the heaven is rent asunder, and it becomes rosy or red like red-oil, or red hide.

(38)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(39)So on that Day no question will be asked of man or jinn as to his sin, (because they have already been known from their faces either white or black).

(40)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(41)The Mujrimûn (polytheists, criminals, sinners, etc.) will be known by their marks (black faces), and they will be seized by their forelocks and their feet.

(42)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(43)This is Hell which the Mujrimûn (polytheists, criminals, sinners, etc.) denied.

(44)They will go between it (Hell) and the boiling hot water!

(45)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(46)But for him who [the true believer of Islâmic Monotheism who performs all the duties ordained by Allâh and His Messenger Muhammad SAW , and keeps away (abstain) from all kinds of sin and evil deeds prohibited in Islâm and] fears the standing before his Lord, there will be two Gardens (i.e. in Paradise).[]

(47)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(48)With spreading branches;

(49)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(50)In them (both) will be two springs flowing (free)

(51)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(52)In them (both) will be every kind of fruit in pairs.

(53)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(54)Reclining upon the couches lined with silk brocade, and the fruits of the two Gardens will be near at hand.

(55)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(56)Wherein both will be those (maidens) restraining their glances upon their husbands, whom no man or jinn yatmithhunna (has opened their hymens with sexual intercourse) before them.

(57)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(58)(In beauty) they are like rubies and coral.

(59)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(60)Is there any reward for good other than good?

(61)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(62)And besides these two, there are two other Gardens (i.e. in Paradise).

(63)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(64)Dark green (in colour).

(65)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(66)In them (both) will be two springs gushing forth water.

(67)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(68)In them (both) will be fruits, and date- palms and pomegranates.

(69)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(70)Therein (gardens) will be fair (wives) good and beautiful;

(71)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(72)Houris[] (beautiful, fair females) restrained in pavilions;

(73)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(74)Whom no man or jinn yatmithhunna (has opened their hymens with sexual intercourse) before them.

(75)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(76)Reclining on green cushions and rich beautiful mattresses.

(77)Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(78)Blessed be the Name of your Lord (Allâh), the Owner of Majesty and Honour.

Ghâfir

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(1)Hâ-Mîm.

(2)The revelation of the Book (this Qur'ân) is from Allâh the All-Mighty, the All-Knower.

(3)The Forgiver of sin, the Acceptor of repentance, the Severe in punishment, the Bestower (of favours), Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), to Him is the final return.

(4)None disputes in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh but those who disbelieve. So let not their ability of going about here and there through the land (for their purposes) deceive you [O Muhammad SAW, their ultimate end will be the Fire of Hell]!

(5)The people of Nûh (Noah) and the confederates after them denied (their Messengers) before these, and every (disbelieving) nation plotted against their Messenger to seize him, and disputed by means of falsehood to refute therewith the truth. So I seized them (with punishment), and how (terrible) was My punishment!

(6)Thus has the Word of your Lord been justified against those who disbelieved, that they will be the dwellers of the Fire[].

(7)Those (angels) who bear the Throne (of Allâh) and those around it glorify the praises of their Lord, and believe in Him, and ask forgiveness for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh) (saying): "Our Lord! You comprehend all things in mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who repent and follow Your Way, and save them from the torment of the blazing Fire!

(8)"Our Lord! And make them enter the 'Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens) which you have promised them, and to the righteous among their fathers, their wives, and their offspring! Verily, You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(9)"And save them from (the punishment, because of what they did of) the sins, and whomsoever You save from (the punishment, because of what they did of) the sins (i.e. excuse them) that Day, him verily, You have taken into mercy." And that is the supreme success.

(10)Those who disbelieve will be addressed (at the time of entering into the Fire): "Allâh's aversion was greater towards you (in the worldly life when you used to reject the Faith) than your aversion towards one another (now in the Fire of Hell, as you are now enemies to one another), when you were called to the Faith but you used to refuse."

(11)They will say: "Our Lord! You have made us to die twice (i.e. we were dead in the loins of our fathers and dead after our deaths in this world), and You have given us life twice (i.e. life when we were born and life when we are Resurrected)! Now we confess our sins, then is there any way to get out (of the Fire)?"

(12)(It will be said): "This is because, when Allâh Alone was invoked (in worship, etc.) you disbelieved, but when partners were joined to Him, you believed! So the judgement is only with Allâh, the Most High, the Most Great![]"

(13)It is He, Who shows you His Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and sends down (rain with which grows) provision for you from the sky. And none remembers but those who turn (to Allâh) in obedience and in repentance (by begging His Pardon and by worshipping and obeying Him Alone and none else).

(14)So, call you (O Muhammad SAW and the believers) upon (or invoke) Allâh making (your) worship pure for Him (Alone) (by worshipping none but Him and by doing religious deeds sincerely for Allâh's sake only and not to show-off and not to set up rivals with Him in worship). However much the disbelievers (in the Oneness of Allâh) may hate (it).

(15)(He is Allâh) Owner of High Ranks and Degrees, the Owner of the Throne. He sends the Inspiration by His Command to any of His slaves He wills, that he (the person who receives inspiration) may warn (men) of the Day of Mutual Meeting (i.e. The Day of Resurrection).

(16)The Day when they will (all) come out, nothing of them will be hidden from Allâh. Whose is the kingdom this Day? (Allâh Himself will reply to His Question): It is Allâh's the One, the Irresistible!

(17)This Day shall every person be recompensed for what he earned. No injustice (shall be done to anybody). Truly, Allâh is Swift in reckoning.

(18)And warn them (O Muhammad SAW) of the Day that is drawing near (i.e. the Day of Resurrection), when the hearts will be choking the throats, and they can neither return them (hearts) to their chests nor can they throw them out. There will be no friend, nor an intercessor for the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.), who could be given heed to.

(19)Allâh knows the fraud of the eyes, and all that the breasts conceal.

(20)And Allâh judges with truth, while those to whom they invoke besides Him, cannot judge anything. Certainly, Allâh! He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.

(21)Have they not travelled in the land and seen what was the end of those who were before them? They were superior to them in strength, and in the traces (which they left) in the land. But Allâh seized them with punishment for their sins. And none had they to protect them from Allâh.

(22)That was because there came to them their Messengers with clear evidences, proofs and signs but they disbelieved (in them). So Allâh seized them with punishment. Verily, He is All-Strong, Severe in punishment.

(23)And indeed We sent Mûsa (Moses) with Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and a manifest authority,

(24)To Fir'aun (Pharaoh), Hâmân and Qârûn (Korah), but they called (him): "A sorcerer, a liar!"

(25)Then, when he brought them the Truth from Us, they said: "Kill the sons of those who believe with him and let their women live", but the plots of disbelievers are nothing but errors!

(26)Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "Leave me to kill Mûsa (Moses), and let him call his Lord (to stop me from killing him)! I fear that he may change your religion, or that he may cause mischief to appear in the land!"

(27)Mûsa (Moses) said: "Verily, I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every arrogant who believes not in the Day of Reckoning!"

(28)And a believing man of Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) family, who hid his faith said: "Would you kill a man because he says: My Lord is Allâh, and he has come to you with clear signs (proofs) from your Lord? And if he is a liar, upon him will be (the sin of) his lie; but if he is telling the truth, then some of that (calamity) wherewith he threatens you will befall on you." Verily, Allâh guides not one who is a Musrif (a polytheist, or a murderer who shed blood without a right, or those who commit great sins, oppressor, transgressor), a liar!

(29)"O my people! Yours is the kingdom this day, you are uppermost in the land. But who will save us from the Torment of Allâh, should it befall us?" Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "I show you only that which I see (correct), and I guide you only to the path of right policy!"

(30)And he who believed said: "O my people! Verily, I fear for you a fate like that day (of disaster) of the Confederates (of old)!

(31)"Like the fate of the people of Nûh (Noah), and 'Ad, and Thamûd and those who came after them. And Allâh wills no injustice for (His) slaves.

(32)"And, O my people! Verily! I fear for you the Day when there will be mutual calling (between the people of Hell and of Paradise)."

(33)A Day when you will turn your backs and flee having no protector from Allâh, And whomsoever Allâh sends astray, for him there is no guide.

(34)And indeed Yûsuf (Joseph) did come to you, in times gone by, with clear signs, but you ceased not to doubt in that which he did bring to you, till when he died you said: "No Messenger will Allâh send after him." Thus Allâh leaves astray him who is a Musrif (a polytheist, oppressor, a criminal, sinner who commit great sins) and a Murtâb (one who doubts Allâh's Warning and His Oneness).

(35)Those who dispute about the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, without any authority that has come to them, it is greatly hateful and disgusting to Allâh and to those who believe. Thus does Allâh seal up the heart of every arrogant, tyrant. (So they cannot guide themselves to the Right Path).

(36)And Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "O Hâmân! Build me a tower that I may arrive at the ways,

(37)"The ways of the heavens, and I may look upon the Ilâh (God) of Mûsa (Moses) but verily, I think him to be a liar." Thus it was made fair-seeming, in Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) eyes, the evil of his deeds, and he was hindered from the (Right) Path, and the plot of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) led to nothing but loss and destruction (for him).

(38)And the man who believed said: "O my people! Follow me, I will guide you to the way of right conduct [i.e. guide you to Allâh's religion of Islâmic Monotheism with which Mûsa (Moses) has been sent].

(39)"O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but a (quick passing) enjoyment, and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain forever."

(40)"Whosoever does an evil deed, will not be requited except the like thereof, and whosoever does a righteous deed, whether male or female and is a true believer (in the Oneness of Allâh), such will enter Paradise, where they will be provided therein (with all things in abundance) without limit.

(41)"And O my people! How is it that I call you to salvation while you call me to the Fire!

(42)"You invite me to disbelieve in Allâh (and in His Oneness), and to join partners in worship with Him; of which I have no knowledge, and I invite you to the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving!

(43)"No doubt you call me to (worship) one who cannot grant (me) my request (or respond to my invocation) in this world or in the Hereafter. And our return will be to Allâh, and Al-Musrifûn (i.e. polytheists and arrogants, those who commit great sins, the transgressors of Allâh's set limits)! They shall be the dwellers of the Fire!

(44)"And you will remember what I am telling you, and my affair I leave it to Allâh. Verily, Allâh is the All-Seer of (His) slaves."

(45)So Allâh saved him from the evils that they plotted (against him), while an evil torment encompassed Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people.

(46)The Fire; they are exposed to it, morning and afternoon, and on the Day when the Hour will be established (it will be said to the angels): "Cause Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people to enter the severest torment!"

(47)And, when they will dispute in the Fire, the weak will say to those who were arrogant; "Verily! We followed you, can you then take from us some portion of the Fire?"

(48)Those who were arrogant will say: "We are all (together) in this (Fire)! Verily Allâh has judged between (His) slaves!"

(49)And those in the Fire will say to the keepers (angels) of Hell: "Call upon your Lord to lighten for us the torment for a day!"

(50)They will say: "Did there not come to you, your Messengers with (clear) evidences and signs? They will say: "Yes." They will reply: "Then call (as you like)! And the invocation of the disbelievers is nothing but in error!"

(51)Verily, We will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) in this world's life and on the Day when the witnesses will stand forth, (i.e. Day of Resurrection),

(52)The Day when their excuses will be of no profit to Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh). Theirs will be the curse, and theirs will be the evil abode (i.e. painful torment in Hell-fire).

(53)And, indeed We gave Mûsa (Moses) the guidance, and We caused the Children of Israel to inherit the Scripture [i.e. the Taurât (Torah)],

(54)A guide and a reminder for men of understanding.

(55)So be patient (O Muhammad SAW). Verily, the Promise of Allâh is true, and ask forgiveness for your fault[], and glorify the praises of your Lord in the Ashi (i.e. the time period after the midnoon till sunset) and in the Ibkâr (i.e. the time period from early morning or sunrise till before midnoon) [it is said that, that means the five compulsory congregational Salât (prayers) or the 'Asr and Fajr prayers].

(56)Verily, those who dispute about the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, without any authority having come to them, there is nothing else in their breasts except pride [to accept you (Muhammad SAW) as a Messenger of Allâh and to obey you][]. They will never have it (i.e. Prophethood which Allâh has bestowed upon you). So seek refuge in Allâh (O Muhammad SAW from the arrogants). Verily, it is He Who is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.

(57)The creation of the heavens and the earth is indeed greater than the creation of mankind, yet most of mankind know not.

(58)And not equal are the blind and those who see, nor are (equal) those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism), and do righteous good deeds, and those who do evil. Little do you remember!

(59)Verily, the Hour (Day of Judgement) is surely coming, therein is no doubt, yet most men believe not.

(60)And your Lord said: "Invoke Me, [i.e. believe in My Oneness (Islâmic Monotheism)] (and ask Me for anything) I will respond to your (invocation). Verily! Those who scorn My worship [i.e. do not invoke Me, and do not believe in My Oneness, (Islâmic Monotheism)] they will surely enter Hell in humiliation!"

(61)Allâh, it is He Who has made the night for you that you may rest therein and the day for you to see. Truly, Allâh is full of Bounty to mankind, yet most of mankind give no thanks.

(62)That is Allâh, your Lord, the Creator of all things, Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), where then you are turning away (from Allâh, by worshipping others instead of Him)!

(63)Thus were turned away those who used to deny the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh.

(64)Allâh, it is He Who has made for you the earth as a dwelling place and the sky as a canopy, and has given you shape and made your shapes good (looking) and has provided you with good things. That is Allâh, your Lord, then blessed be Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(65)He is the Ever Living, Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), so invoke Him making your worship pure for Him Alone (by worshipping Him Alone, and none else, and by doing righteous deeds sincerely for Allâh's sake only, and not to show off, and not to set up rivals with Him in worship). All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(66)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I have been forbidden to worship those whom you worship besides Allâh, since there have come to me evidences from my Lord, and I am commanded to submit (in Islâm) to the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(67)He, it is Who has created you (Adam) from dust, then from a Nutfah [mixed semen drops of male and female discharge (i.e. Adam's offspring)] then from a clot (a piece of coagulated blood), then brings you forth as children, then (makes you grow) to reach the age of full strength, and afterwards to be old (men and women), though some among you die before, and that you reach an appointed term, in order that you may understand[].

(68)He it is Who gives life and causes death. And when He decides upon a thing He says to it only: "Be!" and it is.

(69)See you not those who dispute about the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh? How are they turning away (from the truth, i.e. Islâmic Monotheism to the falsehood of polytheism)?

(70)Those who deny the Book (this Qur'ân), and that with which We sent Our Messengers (i.e. to worship none but Allâh Alone sincerely, and to reject all false deities and to confess resurrection after the death for recompense) they will come to know (when they will be cast into the Fire of Hell).

(71)When iron collars will be rounded over their necks, and the chains, they shall be dragged along[].

(72)In the boiling water, then they will be burned in the Fire[].

(73)Then it will be said to them: "Where are (all) those whom you used to join in worship as partners[]

(74)"Besides Allâh" They will say: "They have vanished from us: Nay, we did not invoke (worship) anything before." Thus Allâh leads astray the disbelievers.[]

(75)That was because you had been exulting in the earth without any right (by worshipping others instead of Allâh and by committing crimes), and that you used to rejoice extremely (in your error).

(76)Enter the gates of Hell to abide therein, and (indeed) what an evil abode of the arrogant!

(77)So be patient (O Muhammad SAW), verily, the Promise of Allâh is true, and whether We show you (O Muhammad SAW in this world) some part of what We have promised them, or We cause you to die, then it is to Us they all shall be returned.

(78)And, indeed We have sent Messengers before you (O Muhammad SAW); of some of them We have related to you their story[] and of some We have not related to you their story, and it was not given to any Messenger that he should bring a sign except by the Leave of Allâh. So, when comes the Commandment of Allâh, the matter will be decided with truth, and the followers of falsehood will then be lost.

(79)Allâh, it is He Who has made cattle for you, that you may ride on some of them and of some you eat.

(80)And you have (many other) benefits from them, and that you may reach by their means a desire that is in your breasts (i.e. carry your goods, loads, etc.), and on them and on ships you are carried.

(81)And He shows you His Signs and Proofs (of His Oneness in all the above mentioned things). Which, then of the Signs and Proofs of Allâh do you deny?

(82)Have they not travelled through the earth and seen what was the end of those before them? They were more numerous than them and mightier in strength, and in the traces (they have left behind them) in the land, yet all that they used to earn availed them not.

(83)Then when their Messengers came to them with clear proofs, they were glad (and proud) with that which they had of the knowledge (of worldly things): And that at which they used to mock, surrounded them (i.e. the punishment).

(84)So when they saw Our punishment, they said: "We believe in Allâh Alone and reject (all) that we used to associate with Him as (His) partners.

(85)Then their Faith (in Islâmic Monotheism) could not avail them when they saw Our punishment. (Like) this has been the way of Allâh in dealing with His slaves. And there the disbelievers lost utterly (when Our Torment covered them).

Az-Zumar

2008-04-06T20:43:00.000+03:00

(1)The revelation of this Book (the Qur'ân) is from Allâh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(2)Verily, We have sent down the Book to you (O Muhammad SAW) in truth: So worship Allâh (Alone) by doing religious deeds sincerely for Allâh's sake only, (and not to show-off, and not to set up rivals with Him in worship).

(3)Surely, the religion (i.e. the worship and the obedience) is for Allâh only. And those who take Auliyâ' (protectors and helpers) besides Him (say): "We worship them only that they may bring us near to Allâh." Verily, Allâh will judge between them concerning that wherein they differ. Truly, Allâh guides not him who is a liar, and a disbeliever.

(4)Had Allâh willed to take a son (or offspring or children), He could have chosen whom He pleased out of those whom He created. But glory be to Him! (He is above such things). He is Allâh, the One, the Irresistible[].

(5)He has created the heavens and the earth with truth. He makes the night to go in the day and makes the day to go in the night. And He has subjected the sun and the moon. Each running (on a fixed course) for an appointed term. Verily, He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving.

(6)He created you (all) from a single person (Adam); then made from him his wife [Hawwa' (Eve)]. And He has sent down for you of cattle eight pairs (of the sheep, two, male and female; of the goats, two, male and female; of the oxen, two, male and female; and of the camels, two, male and female). He creates you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation in three veils of darkness, such is Allâh your Lord. His is the kingdom, Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). How then are you turned away?

(7)If you disbelieve, then verily, Allâh is not in need of you, He likes not disbelief for His slaves. And if you are grateful (by being believers), He is pleased therewith for you. No bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return, so He will inform you what you used to do. Verily, He is the All-Knower of that which is in (men's) breasts.

(8)And when some hurt touches man, he cries to his Lord (Allâh Alone), turning to Him in repentance, but when He bestows a favour upon him from Himself, he forgets that for which he cried for before, and he sets up rivals to Allâh, in order to mislead others from His Path. Say: "Take pleasure in your disbelief for a while: surely, you are (one) of the dwellers of the Fire!"

(9)Is one who is obedient to Allâh, prostrating himself or standing (in prayer) during the hours of the night, fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the Mercy of his Lord (like one who disbelieves)? Say: "Are those who know equal to those who know not?" It is only men of understanding who will remember (i.e. get a lesson from Allâh's Signs and Verses).

(10)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O My slaves who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism), be afraid of your Lord (Allâh) and keep your duty to Him. Good is (the reward) for those who do good in this world, and Allâh's earth is spacious (so if you cannot worship Allâh at a place, then go to another)! Only those who are patient shall receive their rewards in full, without reckoning.[]"

(11)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Verily, I am commanded to worship Allâh (Alone) by obeying Him and doing religious deeds sincerely for Allâh's sake only and not to show off, and not to set up rivals with Him in worship;

(12)"And I am commanded (this) in order that I may be the first of those who submit themselves to Allâh (in Islâm) as Muslims."

(13)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Verily, if I disobey my Lord, I am afraid of the torment of a great Day."

(14)Say (O Muhammad SAW) "Allâh Alone I worship by doing religious deeds sincerely for His sake only and not to show-off, and not to set up rivals with Him in worship."

(15)So worship what you like besides Him. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "The losers are those who will lose themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Verily, that will be a manifest loss!"

(16)They shall have coverings of Fire, above them and covering (of Fire) beneath them; with this Allâh does frighten His slaves: "O My slaves, therefore fear Me!"

(17)Those who avoid At-Tâghût[] (false deities) by not worshipping them and turn to Allâh in repentance, for them are glad tidings; so announce the good news to My slaves,

(18)Those who listen to the Word [good advice Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh) and Islâmic Monotheism, etc.] and follow the best thereof (i.e. worship Allâh Alone, repent to Him and avoid Tâghût, etc.) those are (the ones) whom Allâh has guided and those are men of understanding (like Zaid bin 'Amr bin Nufail[], Salmân Al-Fârisi and Abû Dhar Al-Ghifârî). [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, Vol. 12, P. 244]

(19)Is, then one against whom the Word of punishment justified (equal to the one who avoids evil). Will you (O Muhammad SAW) rescue him who is in the Fire?

(20)But those who fear Allâh and keep their duty to their Lord (Allâh), for them are built lofty rooms; one above another under which rivers flow (i.e. Paradise). (This is) the Promise of Allâh: and Allâh does not fail in (His) Promise.

(21)See you not, that Allâh sends down water (rain) from the sky, and causes it to penetrate the earth, (and then makes it to spring up) as water-springs and afterward thereby produces crops of different colours, and afterward they wither and you see them turn yellow, then He makes them dry and broken pieces. Verily, in this, is a Reminder for men of understanding.

(22)Is he whose breast Allâh has opened to Islâm, so that he is in light from His Lord (as he who is non-Muslim)? So, woe to those whose hearts are hardened against remembrance of Allâh! They are in plain error!

(23)Allâh has sent down the best statement, a Book (this Qur'ân), its parts resembling each other in goodness and truth, oft-repeated. The skins of those who fear their Lord shiver from it (when they recite it or hear it). Then their skin and their heart soften to the remembrance of Allâh. That is the guidance of Allâh. He Guides therewith whom He pleases and whomever Allâh sends astray, for him there is no guide.

(24)Is he then, who will confront with his face the awful torment on the Day of Resurrection (as he who enters peacefully in Paradise)? And it will be said to the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.): "Taste what you used to earn!"

(25)Those before them belied, and so the torment came on them from directions they perceived not.

(26)So Allâh made them to taste the disgrace in the present life, but greater is the torment of the Hereafter if they only knew!

(27)And indeed We have put forth for men, in this Qur'ân every kind of similitude in order that they may remember.

(28)An Arabic Qur'ân, without any crookedness (therein) in order that they may avoid all evil which Allâh has ordered them to avoid, fear Him and keep their duty to Him.

(29)Allâh puts forth a similitude: a (slave) man belonging to many partners (like those who worship others along with Allâh) disputing with one another, and a (slave) man belonging entirely to one master, (like those who worship Allâh Alone). Are those two equal in comparison? All the praises and thanks be to Allâh! But most of them know not.

(30)Verily, you (O Muhammad SAW) will die and verily, they (too) will die.

(31)Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be disputing before your Lord.

(32)Then, who does more wrong than one who utters a lie against Allâh, and denies the truth [this Qur'ân, the Prophet (Muhammad SAW), the Islâmic Monotheism, the Resurrection and the reward or punishment according to good or evil deeds] when it comes to him! Is there not in Hell an abode for the disbelievers?

(33)And he (Muhammad SAW) who has brought the truth (this Qur'ân and Islâmic Monotheism) and (those who) believed therein (i.e. the true believers of Islâmic Monotheism), those are Al- Muttaqûn (the pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2).

(34)They shall have all that they will desire with their Lord. That is the reward of Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).

(35)So that Allâh may remit from them the evil of what they did and give them the reward, according to the best of what they used to do[].

(36)Is not Allâh Sufficient for His slave? Yet they try to frighten you with those (whom they worship) besides Him! And whom Allâh sends astray, for him there will be no guide.

(37)And whomsoever Allâh guides, for him there will be no misleader. Is not Allâh All-Mighty, Possessor of Retribution?

(38)And verily, if you ask them: "Who created the heavens and the earth?" Surely, they will say: "Allâh (has created them)." Say: "Tell me then, the things that you invoke besides Allâh, if Allâh intended some harm for me, could they remove His harm, or if He (Allâh) intended some mercy for me, could they withhold His Mercy?" Say : "Sufficient for me is Allâh; in Him those who trust (i.e. believers) must put their trust[]."

(39)Say: (O Muhammad SAW) "O My people! Work according to your way, I am working (according to my way). Then you will come to know,

(40)"To whom comes a disgracing torment, and on whom descends an everlasting torment."

(41)Verily, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad SAW) the Book (this Qur'ân) for mankind in truth. So whosoever accepts the guidance, it is only for his ownself, and whosoever goes astray, he goes astray only for his (own) loss. And you (O Muhammad SAW) are not a Wakîl (trustee or disposer of affairs, or keeper) over them[].

(42)It is Allâh Who takes away the souls at the time of their death, and those that die not during their sleep. He keeps those (souls) for which He has ordained death and sends the rest for a term appointed. Verily, in this are signs for a people who think deeply.

(43)Have they taken others as intercessors besides Allâh? Say: "Even if they have power over nothing whatever and have no intelligence?"

(44)Say: "To Allâh belongs all intercession. His is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, then to Him you shall be brought back."

(45)And when Allâh Alone is mentioned, the hearts of those who believe not in the Hereafter are filled with disgust (from the Oneness of Allâh (<><>) and when those (whom they obey or worship) besides Him [like all false deities other than Allâh, it may be a Messenger like 'Iesa (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary), 'Uzair (Ezra), an angel, a pious man, a jinn, or any other creature even idols, graves of religious people, saints, priests, monks, etc.] are mentioned, behold, they rejoice![]

(46)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O Allâh! Creator of the heavens and the earth! All-Knower of the Ghaib (unseen) and the seen. You will judge between your slaves about that wherein they used to differ."

(47)And those who did wrong (the polytheists and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh), if they had all that is in earth and therewith as much again, they verily, would offer it to ransom themselves therewith on the Day of Resurrection from the evil torment, and there will become apparent to them from Allâh, what they had not been reckoning[].

(48)And the evils of that which they earned will become apparent to them, and they will be encircled by that which they used to mock at!

(49)When harm touches man, he calls to Us (for help), then when We have (rescued him from that harm and) changed it into a favour from Us, he says: "Only because of knowledge (that I possess) I obtained it." Nay, it is only a trial, but most of them know not!

(50)Verily, those before them said it, yet (all) that they had earned availed them not.

(51)So, the evil results of that which they earned overtook them. And those who did wrong of these [people to whom you (Muhammad SAW) have been sent], will also be overtaken by the evil results (torment) for that which they earned, and they will never be able to escape[].

(52)Do they not know that Allâh enlarges the provision for whom He wills, and straitens it (for whom He wills). Verily, in this are signs for the folk who believe!

(53)Say: "O 'Ibâdî (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allâh, verily Allâh forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful[].

(54)"And turn in repentance and in obedience with true Faith (Islâmic Monotheism) to your Lord and submit to Him, (in Islâm), before the torment comes upon you, then you will not be helped.

(55)"And follow the best of that which is sent down to you from your Lord (i.e. this Qur'ân, do what it orders you to do and keep away from what it forbids), before the torment comes on you suddenly while you perceive not!"

(56)Lest a person should say: "Alas, my grief that I was undutiful to Allâh (i.e. I have not done what Allâh has ordered me to do), and I was indeed among those who mocked [at the truth! i.e. Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh), the Qur'ân, and Muhammad SAW and at the faithful believers, etc.]

(57)Or (lest) he should say: "If only Allâh had guided me, I should indeed have been among the Muttaqûn (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2)."

(58)Or (lest) he should say when he sees the torment: "If only I had another chance (to return to the world) then I should indeed be among the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112)."

(59)Yes! Verily, there came to you My Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and you denied them, and were proud and were among the disbelievers.

(60)And on the Day of Resurrection you will see those who lied against Allâh (i.e. attributed to Him sons, partners, etc.) their faces will be black. Is there not in Hell an abode for the arrogant ones?

(61)And Allâh will deliver those who are the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) to their places of success (Paradise). Evil shall touch them not, nor shall they grieve.

(62)Allâh is the Creator of all things, and He is the Wakîl (Trustee, Disposer of affairs, Guardian, etc.) over all things.

(63)To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth. And those who disbelieve in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh, such are they who will be the losers.

(64)Say (O Muhammad SAW to the polytheists, etc.): "Do you order me to worship other than Allâh O you fools ?"

(65)And indeed it has been revealed to you (O Muhammad SAW), as it was to those (Allâh's Messengers) before you: "If you join others in worship with Allâh, (then) surely (all) your deeds will be in vain, and you will certainly be among the losers[]."

(66)Nay! But worship Allâh (Alone and none else), and be among the grateful.

(67)They made not a just estimate of Allâh such as is due to Him. And on the Day of Resurrection the whole of the earth will be grasped by His Hand[] and the heavens will be rolled up in His Right Hand. Glorified is He, and High is He above all that they associate as partners with Him!

(68)And the Trumpet will be blown, and all who are in the heavens and all who are on the earth will swoon away, except him whom Allâh will. Then it will blown a second time and behold, they will be standing, looking on (waiting)[].

(69)And the earth will shine with the light of its Lord (Allâh, when He will come to judge among men) and the Book will be placed (open) and the Prophets and the witnesses will be brought forward, and it will be judged between them with truth, and they will not be wronged.

(70)And each person will be paid in full of what he did; and He is Best Aware of what they do.

(71)And those who disbelieved will be driven to Hell in groups, till, when they reach it, the gates thereof will be opened (suddenly like a prison at the arrival of the prisoners). And its keepers will say, "Did not the Messengers come to you from yourselves, reciting to you the Verses of your Lord, and warning you of the Meeting of this Day of yours?" They will say: "Yes, but the Word of torment has been justified against the disbelievers![]"

(72)It will be said (to them): "Enter you the gates of Hell, to abide therein. And (indeed) what an evil abode of the arrogant!"

(73)And those who kept their duty to their Lord will be led to Paradise in groups, till, when they reach it, and its gates will be opened (before their arrival for their reception) and its keepers will say: Salâmun 'Alaikum (peace be upon you)! You have done well, so enter here to abide therein."

(74)And they will say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allâh Who has fulfilled His Promise to us and has made us inherit (this) land. We can dwell in Paradise where we will; how excellent a reward for the (pious good) workers!"

(75)And you will see the angels surrounding the Throne (of Allâh) from all round, glorifying the praises of their Lord (Allâh). And they (all the creatures) will be judged with truth, and it will be said. All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)."

An-Najm

2008-04-06T00:55:00.000+03:00

(1)By the star when it goes down, (or vanishes).

(2)Your companion (Muhammad SAW) has neither gone astray nor has erred.

(3)Nor does he speak of (his own) desire.

(4)It is only an Inspiration that is inspired.

(5)He has been taught (this Qur'ân) by one mighty in power [Jibrael (Gabriel)].

(6)Dhu Mirrah (free from any defect in body and mind), Fastawa [then he (Jibrael Gabriel) rose and became stable]. [Tafsir At-Tabarî].

(7)While he [Jibrael (Gabriel)] was in the highest part of the horizon,

(8)Then he [Jibrael (Gabriel)] approached and came closer,

(9)And was at a distance of two bows' length or (even) nearer,

(10)So did (Allâh) convey the Inspiration to His slave [Muhammad SAW through Jibrael (Gabriel) <><>].

(11)The (Prophet's) heart lied not (in seeing) what he (Muhammad SAW) saw.

(12)Will you then dispute with him (Muhammad SAW) about what he saw [during the Mi'râj: (Ascent of the Prophet SAW over the seven heavens)][] .

(13)And indeed he (Muhammad SAW) saw him [Jibrael (Gabriel)] at a second descent (i.e. another time).

(14)Near Sidrat-ul-Muntaha [lote-tree of the utmost boundary (beyond which none can pass)],

(15)Near it is the Paradise of Abode.

(16)When that covered the lote-tree which did cover it!

(17)The sight (of Prophet Muhammad SAW) turned not aside (right or left), nor it transgressed beyond (the) limit (ordained for it).

(18)Indeed he (Muhammad SAW) did see, of the Greatest Signs, of his Lord (Allâh).

(19)Have you then considered Al-Lât, and Al-'Uzza (two idols of the pagan Arabs) []

(20)And Manât (another idol of the pagan Arabs), the other third?

(21)Is it for you the males and for Him the females?

(22)That indeed is a division most unfair!

(23)They are but names which you have named, you and your fathers, for which Allâh has sent down no authority. They follow but a guess and that which they themselves desire, whereas there has surely come to them the Guidance from their Lord!

(24)Or shall man have what he wishes?

(25)But to Allâh belongs the last (Hereafter) and the first (the world).

(26)And there are many angels in the heavens, whose intercession will avail nothing except after Allâh has given leave for whom He wills and pleases.

(27)Verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter, name the angels with female names.

(28)While they have no knowledge thereof. They follow but a guess, and verily, guess is no substitute for the truth.

(29)Therefore withdraw (O Muhammad SAW) from him who turns away from Our Reminder (this Qur'ân) and desires nothing but the life of this world.

(30)That is what they could reach of knowledge. Verily, your Lord it is He Who knows best him who goes astray from His Path, and He knows best him who receives guidance.

(31)And to Allâh belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, that He may requite those who do evil with that which they have done (i.e. punish them in Hell), and reward those who do good, with what is best (i.e. Paradise).

(32)Those who avoid great sins (see the Qur'ân, Verses: 6:152,153) and Al-Fawâhish (illegal sexual intercourse, etc.) except the small faults, verily, your Lord is of vast forgiveness. He knows you well when He created you from the earth (Adam), and when you were fetuses in your mothers' wombs. So ascribe not purity to yourselves. He knows best him who fears Allâh and keep his duty to Him [i.e. those who are Al-Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2)].

(33)Did you (O Muhammad SAW) observe him who turned away (from Islâm).

(34)And gave a little, then stopped (giving)?

(35)Is with him the knowledge of the unseen so that he sees?

(36)Or is he not informed with what is in the Pages (Scripture) of Mûsa (Moses),

(37)And of Ibrâhim (Abraham) who fulfilled (or conveyed) all that (what Allâh ordered him to do or convey),

(38)That no burdened person (with sins) shall bear the burden (sins) of another,T>

(39)And that man can have nothing but what he does (good or bad)[] ,

(40)And that his deeds will be seen,

(41)Then he will be recompensed with a full and the best recompense[]

(42)And that to your Lord (Allâh) is the End (Return of everything).

(43)And that it is He (Allâh) Who makes (whom He wills) laugh, and makes (whom He wills) weep;

(44)And that it is He (Allâh) Who causes death and gives life;

(45)And that He (Allâh) creates the pairs, male and female,

(46)From Nutfah (drops of semen male and female discharges) when it is emitted;

(47)And that upon Him (Allâh) is another bringing forth (Resurrection);

(48)And that it is He (Allâh) Who gives much or a little (or gives wealth and contentment),

(49)And that He (Allâh) is the Lord of Sirius (the star which the pagan Arabs used to worship);

(50)And that it is He (Allâh) Who destroyed the former 'Ad (people),

(51)And Thamûd (people). He spared none of them.

(52)And the people of Nûh (Noah) aforetime, verily, they were more unjust and more rebellious and transgressing [in disobeying Allâh and His Messenger Nûh (Noah) <><>].

(53)And He destroyed the overthrown cities [of Sodom to which Prophet Lout (Lot) was sent].

(54)So there covered them that which did cover (i.e. torment with stones).

(55)Then which of the Graces of your Lord (O man!) will you doubt.

(56)This (Muhammad SAW) is a warner (Messenger) of the (series of) warners (Messengers) of old[] .

(57)The Day of Resurrection draws near,

(58)None besides Allâh can avert it, (or advance it, or delay it).

(59)Do you then wonder at this recital (the Qur'ân)?

(60)And you laugh at it and weep not,

(61)Wasting your (precious) lifetime in pastime and amusements (singing, etc.).

(62)So fall you down in prostration to Allâh, and worship Him (Alone).

At-Tûr

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(1)By the Mount;

(2)And by the Book Inscribed.

(3)In parchment unrolled.

(4)And by the Bait-ul-Ma'mûr[] (the house over the heavens parable to the Ka'bah at Makkah, continuously visited by the angels);

(5)And by the roof raised high (i.e. the heaven).

(6)And by the sea kept filled (or it will be fire kindled on the Day of Resurrection).

(7)Verily, the Torment of your Lord will surely come to pass,

(8)There is none that can avert it;

(9)On the Day when the heaven will shake with a dreadful shaking,

(10)And the mountains will move away with a (horrible) movement.

(11)Then woe that Day to the beliers;[]

(12)Who are playing in falsehood[] .

(13)The Day when they will be pushed down by force to the Fire of Hell, with a horrible, forceful pushing.

(14)This is the Fire which you used to belie.

(15)Is this magic, or do you not see?

(16)Taste you therein its heat, and whether you are patient of it or impatient of it, it is all the same. You are only being requited for what you used to do.

(17)Verily, the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) will be in Gardens (Paradise), and Delight.

(18)Enjoying in that which their Lord has bestowed on them, and (the fact that) their Lord saved them from the torment of the blazing Fire.

(19)"Eat and drink with happiness because of what you used to do."

(20)They will recline (with ease) on thrones arranged in ranks. And We shall marry them to Houris (female, fair ones) with wide lovely eyes.[]

(21)And those who believe and whose offspring follow them in Faith, to them shall We join their offspring, and We shall not decrease the reward of their deeds in anything. Every person is a pledge for that which he has earned.

(22)And We shall provide them with fruit and meat, such as they desire.

(23)There they shall pass from hand to hand a (wine) cup, free from any Laghw (dirty, false, evil vague talk between them), and free from sin[] (because it will be legal for them to drink).

(24)And there will go round boy-servants of theirs, to serve them as if they were preserved pearls.

(25)And some of them draw near to others, questioning.

(26)Saying: "Aforetime, we were afraid with our families (from the punishment of Allâh).

(27)"But Allâh has been gracious to us, and has saved us from the torment of the Fire.

(28)"Verily, We used to invoke Him (Alone and none else) before. Verily, He is AlBarr (the Most Subtle, Kind, Courteous, and Generous), the Most Merciful."[]

(29)Therefore, remind and preach (mankind, O Muhammad SAW of Islâmic Monotheism). By the Grace of Allâh, you are neither a soothsayer, nor a madman.

(30)Or do they say: "(Muhammad SAW is) a poet! We await for him some calamity by time.!"

(31)Say (O Muhammad SAW to them): "Wait! I am with you, among the waiters!"

(32)Do their minds command them this [i.e. to tell a lie against you (Muhammad SAW)] or are they people exceeding the bounds (i.e. from Belief in Allâh to disbelief).

(33)Or do they say: "He (Muhammad SAW) has forged it (this Qur'ân)?" Nay! They believe not!

(34)Let them then produce a recital like unto it (the Qur'ân) if they are truthful.

(35)Were they created by nothing, or were they themselves the creators?

(36)Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Nay, but they have no firm Belief.

(37)Or are with them the treasures of your Lord? Or are they the tyrants with the authority to do as they like?

(38)Or have they a stairway (to heaven), by means of which they listen (to the talks of the angels)? Then let their listener produce some manifest proof.

(39)Or has He (Allâh) only daughters and you have sons?

(40)Or is it that you (O Muhammad SAW) ask a wage from them (for your preaching of Islâmic Monotheism) so that they are burdened with a load of debt?

(41)Or that the Ghaib (unseen) is with them, and they write it down?

(42)Or do they intend a plot (against you O Muhammad SAW)? But those who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) are themselves in a plot!

(43)Or have they an ilâh (a god) other than Allâh? Glorified be Allâh from all that they ascribe as partners (to Him)[]

(44)And if they were to see a piece of the heaven falling down, they would say: "Clouds gathered in heaps!"

(45)So leave them alone till they meet their Day, in which they will sink into a fainting (with horror).

(46)The Day when their plotting shall not avail them at all nor will they be helped (i.e. they will receive their torment in Hell).

(47)And verily, for those who do wrong, there is another punishment (i.e. the torment in this world and in their graves)[] before this, but most of them know not. [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. 27, Page 36].

(48)So wait patiently (O Muhammad SAW) for the Decision of your Lord, for verily, you are under Our Eyes[] , and glorify the Praises of your Lord when you get up from sleep.

(49)49. And in the night-time, also glorify His Praises, and at the setting of the stars.[]

Az-Zâriyât

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(1)By (the winds) that scatter dust.

(2)And (the clouds) that bear heavy weight of water;

(3)And (the ships) that float with ease and gentleness;

(4)And those (angels) who distribute (provisions, rain, and other blessings) by (Allâh's) Command;

(5)Verily, that which you are promised (i.e. Resurrection in the Hereafter and receiving the reward or punishment of good or bad deeds, etc.) is surely true.

(6)And verily, the Recompense is sure to happen.

(7)By the heaven full of paths,

(8)Certainly, you have different ideas (about Muhammad SAW and the Qur'ân).

(9)Turned aside therefrom (i.e. from Muhammad SAW and the Qur'ân) is he who is turned aside (by the Decree and Preordainment ÇáÞÖÇ æÇáÞÏÑ of Allâh).

(10)Cursed be the liars,

(11)Who are under a cover of heedlessness (think not about the gravity of the Hereafter),

(12)They ask; "When will be the Day of Recompense?"

(13)(It will be) a Day when they will be tried (i.e. burnt) over the Fire!

(14)"Taste you your trial (burning)! This is what you used to ask to be hastened!"

(15)Verily, the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs (in the Paradise),

(16)Taking joy in the things which their Lord has given them. Verily, they were before this Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).

(17)They used to sleep but little by night [invoking their Lord (Allâh) and praying, with fear and hope].

(18)And in the hours before dawn, they were (found) asking (Allâh) for forgiveness,

(19)And in their properties there was the right of the beggar, and the Mahrûm (the poor who does not ask the others)[] ,

(20)And on the earth are signs for those who have Faith with certainty,

(21)And also in your ownselves. Will you not then see?

(22)And in the heaven is your provision, and that which you are promised.

(23)Then, by the Lord of the heaven and the earth, it is the truth (i.e. what has been promised to you), just as it is the truth that you can speak.

(24)Has the story reached you, of the honoured guests [three angels; Jibrael (Gabriel) along with another two] of Ibrahîm (Abraham)?

(25)When they came in to him, and said, "Salâm, (peace be upon you)!" He answered; "Salâm, (peace be upon you )," and said: "You are a people unknown to me,"

(26)Then he turned to his household, so brought out a roasted calf [as the property of Ibrahîm (Abraham) was mainly cows].

(27)And placed it before them, (saying): "Will you not eat?"

(28)Then he conceived a fear of them (when they ate not). They said: "Fear not."[] And they gave him glad tidings of an intelligent son, having knowledge (about Allâh and His religion of True Monotheism).

(29)Then his wife came forward with a loud voice, she smote her face, and said: "A barren old woman!"[]

(30)They said: "Even so says your Lord.[] Verily, He is the All-Wise, the All-Knower."

(31)[Ibrâhim (Abraham)] said: "Then for what purpose you have come, O Messengers?"

(32)They said: "We have been sent to a people who are Mujrimûn (polytheists, sinners, criminals, disbelievers in Allâh);

(33)To send down upon them stones of baked clay.

(34)Marked by your Lord for the Musrifûn (polytheists, criminals, sinners those who trespass Allâh's set limits in evil-doings by committing great sins).

(35)So We brought out from therein the believers.

(36)But We found not there any household of the Muslims except one [i.e. Lout (Lot) and his two daughters].

(37)And We have left there a sign (i.e. the place of the Dead Sea[] , well-known in Palestine) for those who fear the painful torment.

(38)And in Mûsa (Moses) (too, there is a sign). When We sent him to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) with a manifest authority.

(39)But [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] turned away (from Belief in might) along with his hosts, and said: "A sorcerer, or a madman."

(40)So We took him and his hosts, and dumped them into the sea, while he was to be blamed.

(41)And in 'Ad (there is also a sign) when We sent against them the barren wind;

(42)It spared nothing that it reached, but blew it into broken spreads of rotten ruins.

(43)And in Thamûd (there is also a sign), when they were told: "Enjoy yourselves for a while!"

(44)But they insolently defied the Command of their Lord, so the Sâ'iqah[] overtook them while they were looking.

(45)Then they were unable to rise up, nor could they help themselves.

(46)(So were) the people of Nûh (Noah) before them. Verily, they were a people who were Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

(47)With power did We construct the heaven. Verily, We are Able to extend the vastness of space thereof.

(48)And We have spread out the earth, how Excellent Spreader (thereof) are We!

(49)And of everything We have created pairs, that you may remember (the Grace of Allâh).

(50)So flee to Allâh (from His Torment to His Mercy Islâmic Monotheism), verily, I (Muhammad SAW) am a plain warner to you from Him.[]

(51)And set not up (or worship) any other ilâhan (god) along with Allâh [Glorified be He (Alone), Exalted above all that they associate as partners with Him]. Verily, I (Muhammad SAW) am a plain warner to you from Him.

(52)Likewise, no Messenger came to those before them, but they said: "A sorcerer or a madman!"

(53)Have they (the people of the past) transmitted this saying to these (Quraish pagans)? Nay, they are themselves a people transgressing beyond bounds (in disbelief)!

(54)So turn away (O Muhammad SAW) from them (Quraish pagans) you are not to be blamed (as you have conveyed Allâh's Message).

(55)And remind (by preaching the Qur'ân, O Muhammad SAW) for verily, the reminding profits the believers.

(56)And I (Allâh) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship Me (Alone).

(57)I seek not any provision from them (i.e. provision for themselves or for My creatures) nor do I ask that they should feed Me (i.e. feed themselves or My creatures).

(58)Verily, Allâh is the All-Provider, Owner of Power, the Most Strong.

(59)And verily, for those who do wrong, there is a portion of torment like to the evil portion of torment (which came for) their likes (of old), so let them not ask Me to hasten on!

(60)Then, woe to those who disbelieve (in Allâh and His Oneness Islâmic Monotheism) from (that) their Day which they have been promised (for their punishment).[]

Qâf.

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(1)Qâf.

(-1)) are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings].

(2)Nay, they wonder that there has come to them a warner (Muhammad SAW) from among themselves. So the disbelievers say: "This is a strange thing!

(3)"When we are dead and have become dust (shall we be resurrected?) That is a far return."

(4)We know that which the earth takes of them (their dead bodies), and with Us is a Book preserved (i.e. the Book of Decrees).

(5)Nay, but they have denied the truth (this Qur'ân) when it has come to them, so they are in a confused state (can not differentiate between right and wrong).

(6)Have they not looked at the heaven above them, how We have made it and adorned it, and there are no rifts in it?

(7)And the earth! We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and have produced therein every kind of lovely growth (plants).

(8)An insight and a Reminder for every slave turning to Allâh (i.e. the one who believes in Allâh and performs deeds of His obedience, and always begs His pardon).

(9)And We send down blessed water (rain) from the sky, then We produce therewith gardens and grain (every kind of harvests) that are reaped.

(10)And tall date-palms, with ranged clusters;

(11)A provision for (Allâh's) slaves. And We give life therewith to a dead land. Thus will be the resurrection (of the dead).

(12)Denied before them (i.e. these pagans of Makkah who denied you, O Muhammad SAW) the people of Nûh (Noah), and the dwellers of Rass, and the Thamûd,

(13)And 'Ad, and Fir'aun (Pharaoh), and the brethren of Lout (Lot),

(14)And the dwellers of the Wood, and the people of Tubba'; everyone of them denied (their) Messengers, so My Threat took effect.

(15)Were We then tired with the first creation? Nay, They are in confused doubt about a new creation (i.e. Resurrection)?

(16)And indeed We have created man, and We know what his ownself whispers to him. And We are nearer to him than his jugular vein (by Our Knowledge).

(17)(Remember!) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being after he or she has attained the age of puberty), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions)[] .

(18)Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).[]

(19)And the stupor of death will come in truth: "This is what you have been avoiding!"

(20)And the Trumpet will be blown, that will be the Day whereof warning (had been given) (i.e. the Day of Resurrection).

(21)And every person will come forth along with an (angel) to drive (him), and an (angel) to bear witness.

(22)(It will be said to the sinners): "Indeed you were heedless of this, now We have removed your covering, and sharp is your sight this Day!"

(23)And his companion (angel) will say: "Here is (this Record) ready with me!"

(24)(And it will be said): "Both of you throw (Order from Allâh to the two angels) into Hell, every stubborn disbeliever (in the Oneness of Allâh, in His Messengers, etc.).

(25)"Hinderer of good, transgressor, doubter,

(26)"Who set up another ilâh (god) with Allâh, then (both of you) cast him in the severe torment."

(27)His companion (Satan devil)] will say: "Our Lord! I did not push him to transgress, (in disbelief, oppression, and evil deeds) but he was himself in error far astray."

(28)Allâh will say: "Dispute not in front of Me, I had already, in advance, sent you the threat.

(29)The Sentence that comes from Me cannot be changed, and I am not unjust (to the least) to the slaves."

(30)On the Day when We will say to Hell: "Are you filled?" It will say: "Are there any more (to come)?"[]

(31)And Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) not far off.

(32)(It will be said): "This is what you were promised, - (it is) for those oft-returning (to Allâh) in sincere repentance, and those who preserve their covenant with Allâh (by obeying Him in all what He has ordered, and worship none but Allâh Alone, i.e. follow Allâh's Religion, Islâmic Monotheism).

(33)"Who feared the Most Beneficent (Allâh) in the Ghaib (unseen): (i.e. in this worldly life before seeing and meeting Him), and brought a heart turned in repentance (to Him - and absolutely free from each and every kind of polytheism),

(34)"Enter you therein in peace and security; this is a Day of eternal life!"

(35)There they will have all that they desire, and We have more (for them, i.e. a glance at the All-Mighty, All-Majestic Ìá ÌáÇáå ).

(36)And how many a generation We have destroyed before them, who were stronger in power than them, and (when Our Torment came) they ran for a refuge in the land! Could they find any place of refuge (for them to save themselves from destruction)?

(37)Verily, therein is indeed a reminder for him who has a heart or gives ear while he is heedful.

(38)And indeed We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in six Days and nothing of fatigue touched Us.

(39)So bear with patience (O Muhammad SAW) all that they say, and glorify the Praises of your Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting (i.e. the Fajr, Zuhr, and 'Asr prayers)[] .

(40)And during a part of the night (also), glorify His praises (i.e. Maghrib and 'Isha prayers), and (so likewise) after the prayers [As-Sunnah, Nawâfil optional and additional prayers, and also glorify, praise and magnify Allâh - Subhân Allâh, Alhamdu lillâh, Allâhu-Akbar].

(41)And listen on the Day when the caller will call from a near place,

(42)The Day when they will hear As-Saihah (shout, etc.) in truth, that will be the Day of coming out (from the graves i.e. the Day of Resurrection).

(43)Verily, We it is Who give life and cause death; and to Us is the final return,

(44)On the Day when the earth shall be cleft, from off them, (they will come out) hastening forth. That will be a gathering, quite easy for Us.

(45)We know of best what they say; and you (O Muhammad SAW) are not a tyrant over them (to force them to Belief). But warn by the Qur'ân, him who fears My Threat.

Al-Hujurât

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(1)O you who believe! Do not put (yourselves) forward[] before Allâh and His Messenger (SAW), and fear Allâh. Verily! Allâh is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

(2)O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet (SAW), nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds may be rendered fruitless while you perceive not.

(3)Verily! Those who lower their voices in the presence of Allâh's Messenger (SAW), they are the ones whose hearts Allâh has tested for piety. For them is forgiveness and a great reward.

(4)Verily! Those who call you from behind the dwellings, most of them have no sense.

(5)And if they had patience till you could come out to them, it would have been better for them. And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(6)O you who believe! If a rebellious evil person comes to you with a news, verify it, lest you harm people in ignorance, and afterwards you become regretful to what you have done.

(7)And know that, among you there is the Messenger of Allâh (SAW). If he were to obey you (i.e. follow your opinions and desires) in much of the matter, you would surely be in trouble, but Allâh has endeared the Faith to you and has beautified it in your hearts, and has made disbelief, wickedness and disobedience (to Allâh and His Messenger SAW) hateful to you. These! They are the rightly guided ones,

(8)(This is) a Grace from Allâh and His Favour. And Allâh is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

(9)And if two parties or groups among the believers fall to fighting, then make peace between them both, but if one of them rebels against the other, then fight you (all) against the one that which rebels till it complies with the Command of Allâh; then if it complies, then make reconciliation between them justly, and be equitable. Verily! Allâh loves those who are equitable.

(10)The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islâmic religion). So make reconciliation between your brothers, and fear Allâh, that you may receive mercy.

(11)O you who believe! Let not a group scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the former; nor let (some) women scoff at other women, it may be that the latter are better than the former, nor defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. How bad is it, to insult one's brother after having Faith [i.e. to call your Muslim brother (a faithful believer) as: "O sinner", or "O wicked", etc.]. And whosoever does not repent, then such are indeed Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, etc.).

(12)O you who believe! Avoid much suspicions, indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting)[] . And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is the One Who accepts repentance, Most Merciful.

(13)O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Verily, the most honourable of you with Allâh is that (believer) who has At-Taqwa [i.e. one of the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2). Verily, Allâh is All-Knowing, All-Aware.

(14)The bedouins say: "We believe." Say: "You believe not but you only say, 'We have surrendered (in Islâm),' for Faith has not yet entered your hearts. But if you obey Allâh and His Messenger (SAW), He will not decrease anything in reward for your deeds. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

(15)Only those are the believers who have believed in Allâh and His Messenger, and afterward doubt not but strive with their wealth and their lives for the Cause of Allâh. Those! They are the truthful.

(16)Say: "Will you inform Allâh about your religion? While Allâh knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and Allâh is All-Aware of everything.

(17)They regard as favour upon you (O Muhammad SAW) that they have embraced Islâm. Say: "Count not your Islâm as a favour upon me. Nay, but Allâh has conferred a favour upon you, that He has guided you to the Faith, if you indeed are true.

(18)Verily, Allâh knows the unseen of the heavens and the earth. And Allâh is the All-Seer of what you do.

Al-Fath

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(1)Verily, We have given you (O Muhammad SAW) a manifest victory.

(2)That Allâh may forgive you your sins of the past and the future[], and complete His Favour on you, and guide you on the Straight Path;

(3)And that Allâh may help you with strong help.

(4)He it is Who sent down As-Sakinah (calmness and tranquillity) into the hearts of the believers, that they may grow more in Faith along with their (present) Faith. And to Allâh belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth, and Allâh is Ever All-Knower, All-Wise.

(5)That He may admit the believing men and the believing women to Gardens under which rivers flow (i.e. Paradise), to abide therein forever, and to expiate from them their sins, and that is with Allâh, a supreme success,

(6)And that He may punish the Munâfiqûn (hypocrites), men and women, and also the Mushrikûn[] men and women, who think evil thoughts about Allâh, for them is a disgraceful torment, and the Anger of Allâh is upon them, and He has cursed them and prepared Hell for them, and worst indeed is that destination.

(7)And to Allâh belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth. And Allâh is Ever All-Knower, All-Wise.

(8)Verily, We have sent you (O Muhammad SAW) as a witness, as a bearer of glad tidings, and as a warner[].

(9)In order that you (O mankind) may believe in Allâh and His Messenger (SAW), and that you assist and honour him (SAW), and (that you) glorify (Allâh's) praises morning and afternoon.

(10)Verily, those who give Bai'â (pledge) to you (O Muhammad SAW) they are giving Bai'â (pledge) to Allâh. The Hand of Allâh is over their hands. Then whosoever breaks his pledge, breaks only to his own harm, and whosoever fulfills what he has covenanted with Allâh, He will bestow on him a great reward.

(11)Those of the bedouins who lagged behind will say to you: "Our possessions and our families occupied us, so ask forgiveness for us." They say with their tongues what is not in their hearts. Say: "Who then has any power at all (to intervene) on your behalf with Allâh, if He intends you hurt or intends you benefit? Nay, but Allâh is Ever All-Aware of what you do.

(12)"Nay, but you thought that the Messenger (SAW) and the believers would never return to their families; and that was made fair-seeming in their hearts, and you did think an evil thought and you became a useless people going for destruction."

(13)And whosoever does not believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), then verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers a blazing Fire[] .

(14)And to Allâh belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, He forgives whom He wills, and punishes whom He wills. And Allâh is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(15)Those who lagged behind will say, when you set forth to take the spoils, "Allow us to follow you," They want to change Allâh's Words. Say: "You shall not follow us; thus Allâh has said beforehand." Then they will say: "Nay, you envy us." Nay, but they understand not except a little.

(16)Say (O Muhammad SAW) to the bedouins who lagged behind: "You shall be called to fight against a people given to great warfare, then you shall fight them, or they shall surrender. Then if you obey, Allâh will give you a fair reward, but if you turn away as you did turn away before, He will punish you with a painful torment."

(17)No blame or sin is there upon the blind, nor is there blame or sin upon the lame, nor is there blame or sin upon the sick (that they go not forth to war). And whosoever obeys Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), He will admit him to Gardens beneath which rivers flow (Paradise); and whosoever turns back, He will punish him with a painful torment.

(18)Indeed, Allâh was pleased with the believers when they gave their Bai'â (pledge) to you (O Muhammad SAW) under the tree, He knew what was in their hearts, and He sent down As-Sakinah (calmness and tranquillity) upon them, and He rewarded them with a near victory,

(19)And abundant spoils that they will capture. And Allâh is Ever All-Mighty, All-Wise.

(20)Allâh has promised you abundant spoils that you will capture, and He has hastened for you this, and He has restrained the hands of men from you, that it may be a sign for the believers, and that He may guide you to a Straight Path.

(21)And other (victories and much booty there are, He promises you) which are not yet within your power, indeed Allâh compasses them, And Allâh is Ever Able to do all things.

(22)And if those who disbelieve fight against you, they certainly would have turned their backs, then they would have found neither a Walî (protector) nor a helper.

(23)That has been the Way of Allâh already with those who passed away before. And you will not find any change in the Way of Allâh.

(24)And He it is Who has withheld their hands from you and your hands from them in the midst of Makkah, after He had made you victors over them. And Allâh is Ever the All-Seer of what you do.

(25)They are the ones who disbelieved (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism), and hindered you from AlMasjidalHarâm (the sacred mosque of Makkah) and the sacrificial animals, detained from reaching their place of sacrifice. Had there not been believing men and believing women whom you did not know, that you may kill them, and on whose account a sin would have been committed by you without (your) knowledge, that Allâh might bring into His Mercy whom He will, if they (the believers and the disbelievers) should have been apart, We verily had punished those of them who disbelieved, with painful torment.

(26)When those who disbelieve had put in their hearts pride and haughtiness the pride and haughtiness of the time of ignorance, then Allâh sent down His Sakinah (calmness and tranquillity) upon His Messenger ( SAW) and upon the believers, and made them stick to the word of piety (i.e. none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh), and they were well entitled to it and worthy of it. And Allâh is the All-Knower of everything.

(27)Indeed Allâh shall fulfil the true vision which He showed to His Messenger (SAW) [i.e. the Prophet SAW saw a dream that he has entered Makkah along with his companions, having their (head) hair shaved and cut short] in very truth. Certainly, you shall enter AlMasjidalHarâm; if Allâh wills, secure, (some) having your heads shaved, and (some) having your head hair cut short, having no fear. He knew what you knew not, and He granted besides that a near victory.

(28)He it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islâm), that He may make it (Islâm) superior over all religions. And All-Sufficient is Allâh as a Witness.

(29)Muhammad (SAW) is the Messenger of Allâh, and those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking Bounty from Allâh and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (foreheads) from the traces of (their) prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurât (Torah). But their description in the Injeel (Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, it then becomes thick, and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the sowers that He may enrage the disbelievers with them. Allâh has promised those among them who believe (i.e. all those who follow Islâmic Monotheism, the religion of Prophet Muhammad SAW till the Day of Resurrection) and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (i.e. Paradise).

Muhammad or Al-Qitâl

2008-04-06T00:41:00.000+03:00

(1)Those who disbelieve [in the Oneness of Allâh, and in the Message of Prophet Muhammad SAW ], and hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh (Islâmic Monotheism), He will render their deeds vain[] .

(2)But those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and believe in that which is sent down to Muhammad (SAW), for it is the truth from their Lord, He will expiate from them their sins, and will make good their state.

(3)That is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood, while those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus does Allâh set forth their parables for mankind.

(4)So, when you meet (in fight Jihâd in Allâh's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islâm), until the war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allâh to continue in carrying out Jihâd against the disbelievers till they embrace Islâm (i.e. are saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire) or at least come under your protection], but if it had been Allâh's Will, He Himself could certainly have punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test you, some with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allâh, He will never let their deeds be lost,[]

(5)He will guide them and set right their state.

(6)And admit them to Paradise which He has made known to them (i.e. they will know their places in Paradise more than they used to know their houses in the world).

(7)O you who believe! If you help (in the cause of) Allâh, He will help you, and make your foothold firm.

(8)But those who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism), for them is destruction, and (Allâh) will make their deeds vain.

(9)That is because they hate that which Allâh has sent down (this Qur'ân and Islâmic laws, etc.), so He has made their deeds fruitless.

(10)Have they not travelled through the earth, and seen what was the end of those before them? Allâh destroyed them completely and a similar (fate awaits) the disbelievers.

(11)That is because Allâh is the Maula (Lord, Master, Helper, Protector, etc.) of those who believe, and the disbelievers have no Maula (lord, master, helper, protector, etc.).

(12)Certainly! Allâh will admit those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, to Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), while those who disbelieve enjoy themselves and eat as cattle eat, and the Fire will be their abode.

(13)And many a town, stronger than your town (Makkah) (O Muhammad SAW) which has driven you out We have destroyed. And there was none to help them.

(14)Is he who is on a clear proof from his Lord, like those for whom their evil deeds that they do are beautified for them, while they follow their own lusts (evil desires)?

(15)=2>The description of Paradise which the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) have been promised is that in it are rivers of water the taste and smell of which are not changed; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of clarified honey (clear and pure) therein for them is every kind of fruit; and forgiveness from their Lord. (Are these) like those who shall dwell for ever in the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels?

(16)And among them are some who listen to you (O Muhammad SAW) till, when they go out from you, they say to those who have received knowledge: "What has he said just now? Such are men whose hearts Allâh has sealed, and they follow their lusts (evil desires).

(17)While as for those who accept guidance, He increases their guidance, and bestows on them their piety.

(18)Do they then await (anything) other than the Hour, that it should come upon them suddenly? But some of its portents (indications and signs) have already come, and when it (actually) is on them, how can they benefit then by their reminder?[]

(19)So know (O Muhammad SAW) that Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh)[], and ask forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) believing men and believing women. And Allâh knows well your moving about, and your place of rest (in your homes).

(20)Those who believe say: "Why is not a Sûrah (chapter of the Qur'ân) sent down (for us)? But when a decisive Sûrah (explaining and ordering things) is sent down, and fighting (Jihâd holy fighting in Allâh's Cause) is mentioned (i.e. ordained) therein, you will see those in whose hearts is a disease (of hypocrisy) looking at you with a look of one fainting to death. But it was better for them (hypocrites, to listen to Allâh and to obey Him).

(21)Obedience (to Allâh) and good words (were better for them). And when the matter (preparation for Jihâd) is resolved on, then if they had been true to Allâh, it would have been better for them.

(22)Would you then, if you were given the authority, do mischief in the land, and sever your ties of kinship?[]

(23)Such are they whom Allâh has cursed, so that He has made them deaf and blinded their sight.

(24)Do they not then think deeply in the Qur'ân, or are their hearts locked up (from understanding it)?

(25)Verily, those who have turned back (have apostated) as disbelievers after the guidance has been manifested to them, Shaitân (Satan) has beautified for them (their false hopes), and (Allâh) prolonged their term (age).

(26)This is because they said to those who hate what Allâh has sent down: "We will obey you in part of the matter," but Allâh knows their secrets.

(27)Then how (will it be) when the angels will take their souls at death, smiting their faces and their backs?

(28)That is because they followed that which angered Allâh, and hated that which pleased Him. So He made their deeds fruitless.

(29)Or do those in whose hearts is a disease (of hypocrisy), think that Allâh will not bring to light all their hidden ill-wills?

(30)Had We willed, We could have shown them to you, and you should have known them by their marks, but surely, you will know them by the tone of their speech! And Allâh knows all your deeds.

(31)And surely, We shall try you till We test those who strive hard (for the Cause of Allâh) and the patient ones, and We shall test your facts (i.e. the one who is a liar, and the one who is truthful).

(32)Verily, those who disbelieve, and hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh (i.e. Islâm), and oppose the Messenger ( SAW) (by standing against him and hurting him), after the guidance[] has been clearly shown to them, they will not hurt Allâh in the least, but He will make their deeds fruitless,

(33)O you who believe! Obey Allâh, and obey the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) and render not vain your deeds.

(34)Verily, those who disbelieve, and hinder (men) from the Path of Allâh (i.e. Islâm); then die while they are disbelievers, Allâh will not forgive them.[]

(35)So be not weak and ask not for peace (from the enemies of Islâm), while you are having the upper hand. Allâh is with you, and will never decrease the reward of your good deeds.

(36)The life of this world is but play and pastime, but if you believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism), and fear Allâh, and avoid evil, He will grant you your wages, and will not ask you your wealth.

(37)If He were to ask you of it, and press you, you would covetously withhold, and He will bring out all your (secret) ill-wills.

(38)Behold! You are those who are called to spend in the Cause of Allâh, yet among you are some who are niggardly. And whoever is niggardly, it is only at the expense of his ownself. But Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants), and you (mankind) are poor. And if you turn away (from Islâm and the obedience of Allâh), He will exchange you for some other people, and they will not be your likes.

Sâd.

2008-04-05T20:42:00.000+03:00

(1)Sâd

(-1)) are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Qur'ân full of reminding.

(2)Nay, those who desbelieve are in false pride and opposition.

(3)How many a generation We have destroyed before them, and they cried out when there was no longer time for escape!

(4)And they (Arab pagans) wonder that a warner (Prophet Muhammad SAW) has come to them from among themselves! And the disbelievers say: "This (Prophet Muhammad SAW) is a sorcerer, a liar.

(5)"Has he made the âliha (gods) (all) into One Ilâh (God - Allâh). Verily, this is a curious thing!"

(6)And the leaders among them went about (saying): "Go on, and remain constant to your âliha (gods)! Verily, This is a thing designed (against you)!

(7)"We have not heard (the like) of this among the people of these later days. This is nothing but an invention!

(8)"Has the Reminder been sent down to him (alone) from among us?" Nay! but they are in doubt about My Reminder (this Qur'ân)! Nay, but they have not tasted (My) Torment!

(9)Or have they the treasures of the Mercy of your Lord, the All-Mighty, the Real Bestower?

(10)Or is it that the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them is theirs? If so, let them ascend up with means (to the heavens)!

(11)(As they denied Allâh's Message) they will be a defeated host like the confederates of the old times (who were defeated).

(12)Before them (were many who) belied Messengers, the people of Nûh (Noah); and 'Ad; and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) the man of stakes (with which he used to punish the people),

(13)And Thamûd, and the people of Lout (Lot), and the dwellers of the wood; such were the confederates.

(14)Not one of them but belied the Messengers, therefore My Torment was justified,

(15)And these only wait for a single Saihah [shout (i.e. the blowing of the Trumpet by the angel Isrâfil Sarafil)] there will be no pause or ending thereto [till everything will perish except Allâh (the only God full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour)].

(16)They say: "Our Lord! Hasten to us Qittana (i.e. our Record of good and bad deeds so that we see it) before the Day of Reckoning!"

(17)Be patient (O Muhammad SAW) of what they say, and remember Our slave Dâwûd (David), endued with power. Verily, he was ever oft-returning in all matters and in repentance (toward Allâh).

(18)Verily, We made the mountains to glorify Our Praises with him [Dâwûd (David)] in the 'Ashi (i.e. after the mid-day till sunset) and Ishrâq (i.e. after the sunrise till mid-day).

(19)And (so did) the birds assembled: all with him [Dâwûd (David)] did turn (to Allâh i.e. glorified His Praises).

(20)We made his kingdom strong and gave him Al-Hikmah (Prophethood, etc.) and sound judgement in speech and decision.

(21)And has the news of the litigants reached you? When they climbed over the wall into (his) Mihrâb (a praying place or a private room,).

(22)When they entered in upon Dâwûd (David), he was terrified of them, they said: "Fear not! (We are) two litigants, one of whom has wronged the other, therefore judge between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, and guide us to the Right Way.

(23)Verily, this my brother (in religion) has ninety nine ewes, while I have (only) one ewe, and he says: "Hand it over to me, and he overpowered me in speech."

(24)[Dâwûd (David)] said (immediately without listening to the opponent): "He has wronged you in demanding your ewe in addition to his ewes. And, verily, many partners oppress one another, except those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and they are few." And Dâwûd (David) guessed that We have tried him and he sought Forgiveness of his Lord, and he fell down prostrate and turned (to Allâh) in repentance.

(25)So We forgave him that, and verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good place of (final) return (Paradise).

(26)O Dâwûd (David)! Verily! We have placed you as a successor on earth, so judge you between men in truth (and justice) and follow not your desire for it will mislead you from the Path of Allâh. Verily! Those who wander astray from the Path of Allâh (shall) have a severe torment, because they forgot the Day of Reckoning.

(27)And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them without purpose! That is the consideration of those who disbelieve! Then woe to those who disbelieve (in Islâmic Monotheism) from the Fire!

(28)Shall We treat those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, as Mufsidûn (those who associate partners in worship with Allâh and commit crimes) on earth? Or shall We treat the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2), as the Fujjâr (criminals, disbelievers, wicked, etc)?ONT>

(29)(This is) a Book (the Qur'ân) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.

(30)And to Dâwûd (David) We gave Sulaimân (Solomon). How excellent (a) slave! Verily, he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!

(31)When there were displayed before him, in the afternoon, well trained horses of the highest breed [for Jihâd (holy fighting in Allâh's Cause)].

(32)And he said: "Alas! I did love the good (these horses) instead of remembering my Lord (in my 'Asr prayer)" till the time was over, and (the sun) had hidden in the veil (of night).

(33)Then he said "Bring them (horses) back to me." Then he began to pass his hand over their legs and their necks (till the end of the display).

(34)And, indeed We did try Sulaimân (Solomon) and We placed on his throne Jasadan (a devil, so he lost his kingdom for a while) but he did return (to his throne and kingdom by the Grace of Allâh and he did return) to Allâh with obedience and in repentance.

(35)He said: "My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me: Verily, You are the Bestower."

(36)So, We subjected to him the wind, it blew gently to his order whithersoever he willed,

(37)And also the Shayâtin (devils) from the jinns (including) every kind of builder and diver,

(38)And also others bound in fetters.

(39)[Saying of Allâh to Sulaimân (Solomon)]: "This is Our gift, so spend you or withhold, no account will be asked."

(40)And verily, he enjoyed a near access to Us, and a good final return (Paradise).

(41)And remember Our slave Ayûb (Job), when he invoked his Lord (saying): "Verily! Shaitân (Satan) has touched me with distress (by losing my health) and torment (by losing my wealth)!

(42)(Allâh said to him): "Strike the ground with your foot: This is a spring of water to wash in, cool and a (refreshing) drink."

(43)And We gave him (back) his family, and along with them the like thereof, as a Mercy from Us, and a Reminder for those who understand.

(44)"And take in your hand a bundle of thin grass and strike therewith (your wife), and break not your oath[] . Truly! We found him patient. How excellent (a) slave! Verily, he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!

(45)And remember Our slaves, Ibrâhim (Abraham), Ishâque (Isaac), and Ya'qûb (Jacob), (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding.

(46)Verily, We did choose them by granting them (a good thing, i.e.) the remembrance of the home [in the Hereafter and they used to make the people remember it, and also they used to invite the people to obey Allâh and to do good deeds for the Hereafter].

(47)And they are with Us, verily, of the chosen and the best!

(48)And remember Ismâ'il (Ishmael), AlYasa'â (Elisha), and Dhul-Kifl (Isaiah), all are among the best.

(49)This is a Reminder, and verily, for the Muttaqûn (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) is a good final return (Paradise), -,

(50)'Adn (Edn) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be open for them, [It is said (in Tafsir At-Tabarî, Part 23, Page 174) that one can speak to the doors, just one tells it to open and close, and it will open or close as it is ordered].

(51)Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;

(52)And beside them will be chaste females (virgins) restraining their glances only for their husbands, (and) of equal ages.

(53)This it is what you (Al-Muttaqûn - the pious) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!

(54)(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish;

(55)This is so! And for the Tâghûn (transgressors, disobedient to Allâh and His Messenger - disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, criminals, etc.), will be an evil final return (Fire),

(56)Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!

(57)This is so! Then let them taste it, a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.

(58)And other torments of similar kind, all together!

(59)This is a troop entering with you (in Hell), no welcome for them! Verily, they shall burn in the Fire!

(60)(The followers of the misleaders will say): "Nay, you (too)! No welcome for you! It is you (misleaders) who brought this upon us (because you misled us in the world), so evil is this place to stay in!"

(61)They will say: "Our Lord! Whoever brought this upon us, add to him a double torment in the Fire!"

(62)And they will say: "What is the matter with us that we see not men whom we used to count among the bad ones?"

(63)Did we take them as an object of mockery, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them?"

(64)Verily, that is the very truth, the mutual dispute of the people of the Fire!

(65)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I am only a warner and there is no Ilâh (God) except Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh) the One, the Irresistible,

(66)"The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving."

(67)Say: "That (this Qur'ân) is a great news,

(68)"From which you turn away!

(69)"I had no knowledge of the chiefs (angels) on high when they were disputing and discussing (about the creation of Adam).

(70)"Only this has been inspired to me, that I am a plain warner."

(71)(Remember) when your Lord said to the angels: "Truly, I am going to create man from clay".

(72)So when I have fashioned him and breathed into him (his) soul created by Me, then you fall down prostrate to him."

(73)So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them:

(74)Except Iblîs (Satan) he was proud[] and was one of the disbelievers.

(75)(Allâh) said: "O Iblîs (Satan)! What prevents you from prostrating yourself to one whom I have created with Both My Hands[]. Are you too proud (to fall prostrate to Adam) or are you one of the high exalted?"

(76)[Iblîs (Satan)] said: "I am better than he, You created me from fire, and You created him from clay."

(77)(Allâh) said: "Then get out from here, for verily, you are outcast.

(78)"And verily!, My Curse is on you till the Day of Recompense."

(79)[Iblîs (Satan)] said: "My Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are resurrected."

(80)(Allâh) said: "Verily! You are of those allowed respite

(81)"Till the Day of the time appointed."

(82)[Iblîs (Satan)] said: "By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all,

(83)"Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (faithful, obedient, true believers of Islâmic Monotheism)."

(84)(Allâh) said: "The Truth is, and the Truth I say,

(85)That I will fill Hell with you [Iblîs (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together."

(86)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "No wage do I ask of you for this (the Qur'ân), nor am I one of the Mutakallifûn (those who pretend and fabricate things which do not exist).

(87)"It (this Qur'ân) is only a Reminder for all the 'Alamîn (mankind and jinns).

(88)"And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while."

Al-Qamar

2008-04-05T12:56:00.000+03:00

(1)The Hour has drawn near, and the moon has been cleft asunder (the people of Makkah requested Prophet Muhammad SAW to show them a miracle, so he showed them the splitting of the moon).[]

(2)And if they see a sign, they turn away, and say: "This is continuous magic."

(3)They belied (the Verses of Allâh, this Qur'ân), and followed their own lusts. And every matter will be settled [according to the kind of deeds (for the doer of good deeds, his deeds will take him to Paradise, and similarly evil deeds will take their doers to Hell)].

(4)And indeed there has come to them news (in this Qur'ân) wherein there is (enough warning) to check (them from evil),

(5)Perfect wisdom (this Qur'ân), but (the preaching of) warners benefit them not,

(6)So (O Muhammad SAW) withdraw from them. The Day that the caller will call (them) to a terrible thing.

(7)They will come forth, with humbled eyes from (their) graves as if they were locusts spread abroad,

(8)Hastening towards the caller, the disbelievers will say: "This is a hard Day."

(9)The people of Nûh (Noah) denied (their Messenger) before them, they rejected Our slave, and said: "A madman!" and he was insolently rebuked and threatened.

(10)Then he invoked his Lord (saying): "I have been overcome, so help (me)!"

(11)So We opened the gates of heaven with water pouring forth.

(12)And We caused the earth to gush forth with springs. So the waters (of the heaven and the earth) met for a matter predestined.

(13)And We carried him on a (ship) made of planks and nails,

(14)Floating under Our Eyes, a reward for him who had been rejected!

(15)And indeed, We have left this as a sign, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?

(16)Then how (terrible) was My Torment and My Warnings?

(17)And We have indeed made the Qur'ân easy to understand and remember, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?

(18)'Ad (people) belied (their Prophet, Hûd), then how (terrible) was My Torment and My Warnings?

(19)Verily, We sent against them a furious wind of harsh voice on a day of evil omen and continuous calamity.

(20)Plucking out men as if they were uprooted stems of date-palms.

(21)Then, how (terrible) was My Torment and My Warnings?

(22)And We have indeed made the Qur'ân easy to understand and remember, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?

(23)Thamûd (people also) belied the warnings.

(24)For they said: "A man! Alone from among us, that we are to follow? Truly, then we should be in error and distress or madness!"

(25)"Is it that the Reminder is sent to him [Prophet Sâlih (Saleh) <><>] alone from among us? Nay, he is an insolent liar!"

(26)Tomorrow they will come to know, who is the liar, the insolent one!

(27)Verily, We are sending the she-camel as a test for them. So watch them [O Sâlih (Saleh) <><>], and be patient!

(28)And inform them that the water is to be shared between (her and) them. Each one's right to drink being established (by turns).

(29)But they called their comrade and he took (a sword) and killed (her).

(30)Then, how (terrible) was My Torment and My Warnings?

(31)Verily, We sent against them a single Saîhah (torment - awful cry, etc.), and they became like the dry stubble of a fold-builder.

(32)And indeed, We have made the Qur'ân easy to understand and remember, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?

(33)The people of Lout (Lot) belied the warnings.

(34)Verily, We sent against them a violent storm of stones (which destroyed them all), except the family of Lout (Lot), whom We saved in last hour of the night,

(35)As a Favour from Us, thus do We reward him who gives thanks (by obeying Us).

(36)And he [Lout (Lot)] indeed had warned them of Our Grasp, but they did doubt the warnings!

(37)And they indeed sought to shame his guest (by asking to commit sodomy with them). So We blinded their eyes, "Then taste you My Torment and My Warnings."

(38)And verily, an abiding torment seized them early in the morning.

(39)"Then taste you My Torment and My Warnings."

(40)And indeed, We have made the Qur'ân easy to understand and remember, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?

(41)And indeed, warnings came to the people of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) [through Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron)].

(42)(They) belied all Our Signs, so We seized them with a Seizure of the All-Mighty, All-Capable to carry out what he Will (Omnipotent).

(43)Are your disbelievers (O Quraish!) better than these [nations of Nûh (Noah), Lout (Lot), Sâlih (Saleh), and the people of Fir'aun (Pharaoh), etc., who were destroyed)? Or have you an immunity (against Our Torment) in the Divine Scriptures?

(44)Or do they say: "We are a great multitude, and we shall be victorious.?"

(45)Their multitude will be put to flight, and they will show their backs.

(46)Nay, but the Hour is their appointed time (for their full recompense), and the Hour will be more grievous and more bitter.

(47)Verily, the Mujrimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, sinners, criminals, etc.) are in error (in this world) and will burn (in the Hell-fire in the Hereafter).

(48)The Day they will be dragged in the Fire on their faces (it will be said to them): "Taste you the touch of Hell!"[]

(49)Verily, We have created all things with Qadar (Divine Preordainments of all things before their creation, as written in the Book of Decrees Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz).

(50)And Our Commandment is but one, as the twinkling of an eye.

(51)And indeed, We have destroyed your likes, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?

(52)And each and everything they have done is noted in (their) Records (of deeds).

(53)And everything, small and big is written (in Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz already beforehand i.e. before it befalls, or is done by its doer ÇáÇí<>ä ÈÇáÞÏÑ) (See the Qur'ân V.57:22).

(54)Verily, The Muttaqûn[] (pious), will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers (Paradise).

(55)In a seat of truth (i.e. Paradise), near the Omnipotent King (Allâh, the All-Blessed, the Most High, the Owner of Majesty and Honour).

As-Sâffât

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(1)By those (angels) ranged in ranks (or rows).

(2)By those (angels) who drive the clouds in a good way.

(3)By those (angels) who bring the Book and the Qur'ân from Allâh to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathîr].

(4)Verily your Ilâh (God) is indeed One (i.e. Allâh);

(5)Lord of the heavens and of the earth, and all that is between them, and Lord of every point of the sun's risings. (None has the right to be worshipped but Allâh).

(6)Verily! We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty).[]

(7)And to guard against every rebellious devil.

(8)They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side.

(9)Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment.

(10)Except such as snatch away something by stealing and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness.

(11)Then ask them (i.e. these polytheists, O Muhammad SAW): "Are they stronger as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains, etc.) whom We have created?" Verily, We created them of a sticky clay.

(12)Nay, you (O Muhammad SAW) wondered (at their insolence) while they mock (at you and at the Qur'ân).

(13)And when they are reminded, they pay no attention.

(14)And when they see an Ayâh (a sign, a proof, or an evidence) from Allâh, they mock at it.

(15)And they say: "This is nothing but evident magic!

(16)"When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we (then) verily be resurrected?

(17)"And also our fathers of old?"

(18)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Yes, and you shall then be humiliated."

(19)It will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e. the second blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be staring!

(20)They will say: "Woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense!"

(21)(It will be said): "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."

(22)(It will be said to the angels): "Assemble those who did wrong, together with their companions (from the devils) and what they used to worship.

(23)"Instead of Allâh, and lead them on to the way of flaming Fire (Hell);

(24)"But stop them, verily they are to be questioned.

(25)"What is the matter with you? Why do you not help one another (as you used to do in the world)?"

(26)Nay, but that Day they shall surrender,

(27)And they will turn to one another and question one another.

(28)They will say: "It was you who used to come to us from the right side [i.e. from the right side of one of us and beautify for us every evil, order us for polytheism, and stop us from the truth i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and from every good deed]."

(29)They will reply: "Nay, you yourselves were not believers.

(30)"And we had no authority over you. Nay! But you were transgressing people (disobedient, polytheists, and disbelievers).

(31)"So now the Word of our Lord has been justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste (the torment).

(32)"So we led you astray because we were ourselves astray."

(33)Then verily, that Day, they will (all) share in the torment.

(34)Certainly, that is how We deal with AlMujrimûn (polytheists, sinners, criminals, the disobedient to Allâh, etc.).

(35)Truly, when it was said to them: Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh "(none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh)," they puffed themselves up with pride[] (i.e. denied it).

(36)And (they) said: "Are we going to abandon our âliha (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?

(37)Nay! he (Muhammad SAW) has come with the truth (i.e. Allâh's Religion - Islâmic Monotheism and this Qur'ân) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allâh's religion - Islâmic Monotheism).

(38)Verily, you (pagans of Makkah) are going to taste the painful torment;

(39)And you will be requited nothing except for what you used to do (evil deeds, sins, and Allâh's disobedience which you used to do in this world);

(40)Save the chosen slaves of Allâh (faithful, obedient, true believers of Islâmic Monotheism).

(41)For them there will be a known provision (in Paradise).

(42)Fruits; and they shall be honoured,

(43)In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),

(44)Facing one another on thrones,

(45)Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine;

(46)White, delicious to the drinkers,

(47)Neither they will have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin, etc.) from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

(48)And with them will be chaste females, restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands), with wide and beautiful eyes[].

(49)(Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.

(50)Then they will turn to one another, mutually questioning.

(51)A speaker of them will say: "Verily, I had a companion (in the world),

(52)Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in resurrection after death).

(53)"(That) when we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward or punishment (according to our deeds)?"

(54)(The man) said: "Will you look down?"

(55)So he looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

(56)He said: "By Allâh! You have nearly ruined me.

(57)"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to Hell)."

(58)(Allâh informs about that true believer that he said): "Are we then not to die (any more)?

(59)"Except our first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."

(60)Truly, this is the supreme success!

(61)For the like of this let the workers work.

(62)Is that (Paradise) better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqûm (a horrible tree in Hell)?

(63)Truly We have made it (as) a trail for the Zâlimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers, etc.).

(64)Verily, it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,

(65)The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayâtin (devils);

(66)Truly, they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

(67)Then on the top of that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of boiling water and Zaqqûm in their bellies).

(68)Then thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell.

(69)Verily, they found their fathers on the wrong path;

(70)So they (too) made haste to follow in their footsteps!

(71)And indeed most of the men of old went astray before them;

(72)And indeed We sent among them warners (Messengers);

(73)Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded not).

(74)Except the chosen slaves of Allâh (faithful, obedient, and true believers of Islâmic Monotheism).

(75)And indeed Nûh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are the Best of those who answer (the request).

(76)And We rescued him and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning),

(77)And, his progeny, them We made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth).

(78)And left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations to come in later times:

(79)Salâmun (peace) be upon Nûh (Noah) (from Us) among the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)!"

(80)Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).

(81)Verily, he [Nûh (Noah) <><>] was one of Our believing slaves.

(82)Then We drowned the other (disbelievers and polytheists, etc.).

(83)And, verily, among those who followed his [Nûh's (Noah)] way (Islâmic Monotheism) was Ibrâhim (Abraham).

(84)When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allâh Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allâh Alone true Islâmic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].

(85)When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?

(86)"Is it a falsehood âliha (gods) other than Allâh that you seek?

(87)"Then what do you think about the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns, and all that exists)?"

(88)Then he cast a glance at the stars (to deceive them),

(89)And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague. He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan's feast)."

(90)So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).

(91)Then he turned to their âliha (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?

(92)"What is the matter with you that you speak not?"

(93)Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.

(94)Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.

(95)He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?

(96)"While Allâh has created you and what you make!"

(97)They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"

(98)So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.

(99)And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"

(100)"My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."

(101)So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.

(102)And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allâh), so look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Inshâ' Allâh (if Allâh will), you shall find me of As-Sâbirin (the patient ones, etc.)."

(103)Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allâh), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);

(104)And We called out to him: "O Abraham!

(105)You have fulfilled the dream (vision)!" Verily! Thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).

(106)Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial

(107)And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. ßÈÔ - a ram);

(108)And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times.

(109)Salâmun (peace) be upon Ibrâhim (Abraham)!"

(110)Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).

(111)Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

(112)And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishâque (Isaac) a Prophet from the righteous.

(113)We blessed him and Ishâque (Isaac), and of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.

(114)And, indeed We gave Our Grace to Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron).

(115)And We saved them and their people from the great distress;

(116)And helped them, so that they became the victors;

(117)And We gave them the clear Scripture;

(118)And guided them to the Right Path;

(119)And We left for them (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times;

(120)Salâmun (peace) be upon Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron)!"

(121)Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).

(122)Verily! They were two of Our believing slaves.

(123)And verily, Iliyâs (Elias) was one of the Messengers.

(124)When he said to his people: "Will you not fear Allâh?

(125)"Will you call upon Ba'l (a well- known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the Best of creators,

(126)"Allâh, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"

(127)But they denied him [Iliyâs (Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),

(128)Except the chosen slaves of Allâh.

(129)And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times;

(130)Salâmun (peace) be upon Ilyâsîn (Elias)!"

(131)Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allâh's sake only - see V.2:112).

(132)Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

(133)And verily, Lout (Lot) was one of the Messengers.

(134)When We saved him and his family, all,

(135)Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who remained behind.

(136)Then We destroyed the rest [i.e. the towns of Sodom at the place of the Dead Sea (now) in Palestine]. [See the "Book of History" by Ibn Kathîr].

(137)Verily, you pass by them in the morning.

(138)And at night; will you not then reflect?

(139)And, verily, Yûnus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers.

(140)When he ran to the laden ship,

(141)He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers,

(142)Then a (big) fish swallowed him and he had done an act worthy of blame.

(143)Had he not been of them who glorify Allâh,

(144)He would have indeed remained inside its belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection.

(145)But We cast him forth on the naked shore while he was sick,

(146)And We caused a plant of gourd to grow over him.

(147)And We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or even more.

(148)And they believed; so We gave them enjoyment for a while.

(149)Now ask them (O Muhammad SAW): "Are there (only) daughters for your Lord and sons for them?"

(150)Or did We create the angels females while they were witnesses?

(151)Verily, it is of their falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say:

(152)"Allâh has begotten off spring or children (i.e. angels are the daughters of Allâh)?" And, verily, they are liars!

(153)Has He (then) chosen daughters rather than sons?

(154)What is the matter with you? How do you decide?

(155)Will you not then remember?

(156)Or is there for you a plain authority?

(157)Then bring your Book if you are truthful!

(158)And they have invented a kinship between Him and the jinns, but the jinns know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they will be brought for accounts).

(159)Glorified is Allâh! (He is Free) from what they attribute unto Him!

(160)Except the slaves of Allâh, whom He choses (for His Mercy i.e. true believers of Islâmic Monotheism who do not attribute false things unto Allâh).

(161)So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you worship (idols).

(162)Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allâh) anyone of the believers],

(163)Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!

(164)There is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);

(165)Verily, we (angels), we stand in rows for the prayers (as you Muslims stand in rows for your prayers);

(166)Verily, we (angels), we are they who glorify (Allâh's Praises i.e. perform prayers).

(167)And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say;

(168)"If we had a reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad SAW as a Messenger of Allâh).

(169)"We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of Allâh (true believers of Islâmic Monotheism)!"

(170)But (now that the Qur'ân has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur'ân and in Prophet Muhammad SAW , and all that which he brought, the Divine Revelation), so they will come to know!

(171)And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,

(172)That they verily would be made triumphant.

(173)And that Our hosts, they verily would be the victors.

(174)So turn away (O Muhammad SAW) from them for a while,

(175)And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)!

(176)Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?

(177)Then, when it descends into their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!

(178)So turn (O Muhammad SAW) away from them for a while,

(179)And watch and they shall see (the torment)!

(180)Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!

(181)And peace be on the Messengers!

(182)And all the praise and thanks be to Allâh, Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

YâSîn.

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(1)Yâ-Sîn.

(-1)]

(2)By the Qur'ân, full of wisdom (i.e. full of laws, evidences, and proofs),

(3)Truly, you (O Muhammad SAW) are one of the Messengers,

(4)On a Straight Path (i.e. on Allâh's religion of Islâmic Monotheism).

(5)(This is) a Revelation sent down by the AllMighty, the Most Merciful,

(6)In order that you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, so they are heedless.

(7)Indeed the Word (of punishment) has proved true against most of them, so they will not believe.

(8)Verily! We have put on their necks iron collars reaching to chins, so that their heads are forced up.

(9)And We have put a barrier before them, and a barrier behind them, and We have covered them up, so that they cannot see.

(10)It is the same to them whether you warn them or you warn them not, they will not believe.

(11)You can only warn him who follows the Reminder (the Qur'ân), and fears the Most Beneficent (Allâh) unseen. Bear you to such one the glad tidings of forgiveness, and a generous reward (i.e. Paradise).

(12)Verily, We give life to the dead, and We record that which they send before (them), and their traces [their footsteps and walking on the earth with their legs to the mosques for the five compulsory congregational prayers, Jihâd (holy fighting in Allâh's Cause) and all other good and evil they did, and that which they leave behind], and all things We have recorded with numbers (as a record) in a Clear Book.

(13)And put forward to them a similitude; the (story of the) dwellers of the town, [It is said that the town was Antioch (Antakiya)], when there came Messengers to them.

(14)When We sent to them two Messengers, they belied them both, so We reinforced them with a third, and they said: "Verily! We have been sent to you as Messengers."

(15)They (people of the town) said: "You are only human beings like ourselves, and the Most Beneficent (Allâh) has revealed nothing, you are only telling lies."

(16)The Messengers said: "Our Lord knows that we have been sent as Messengers to you,

(17)"And our duty is only to convey plainly (the Message)."

(18)They (people) said: "For us, we see an evil omen from you, if you cease not, we will surely stone you, and a painful torment will touch you from us."

(19)They (Messengers) said: "Your evil omens be with you! (Do you call it "evil omen") because you are admonished? Nay, but you are a people Musrifûn (transgressing all bounds by committing all kinds of great sins, and by disobeying Allâh).

(20)And there came running from the farthest part of the town, a man, saying: "O my people! Obey the Messengers;

(21)"Obey those who ask no wages of you (for themselves), and who are rightly guided.

(22)"And why should I not worship Him (Allâh Alone) Who has created me and to Whom you shall be returned.

(23)"Shall I take besides Him âliha (gods), if the Most Beneficent (Allâh) intends me any harm, their intercession will be of no use for me whatsoever, nor can they save me?

(24)"Then verily, I should be in plain error.

(25)Verily! I have believed in your Lord, so listen to me!"

(26)It was said (to him when the disbelievers killed him): "Enter Paradise." He said: "Would that my people knew![]

(27)"That my Lord (Allâh) has forgiven me, and made me of the honoured ones!"

(28)And We sent not against his people after him a host from heaven, nor do We send (such a thing).

(29)It was but one Saihah (shout, etc.) and lo! They (all) were silent (dead-destroyed).

(30)Alas for mankind! There never came a Messenger to them but they used to mock at him.

(31)Do they not see how many of the generations We have destroyed before them? Verily, they will not return to them.

(32)And surely, all, everyone of them will be brought before Us.

(33)And a sign for them is the dead land. We gave it life, and We brought forth from it grains, so that they eat thereof.

(34)And We have made therein gardens of date-palms and grapes, and We have caused springs of water to gush forth therein.

(35)So that they may eat of the fruit thereof, and their hands made it not. Will they not, then, give thanks?

(36)Glory be to Him, Who has created all the pairs of that which the earth produces, as well as of their own (human) kind (male and female), and of that which they know not.

(37)And a sign for them is the night, We withdraw therefrom the day, and behold, they are in darkness.

(38)And the sun runs on its fixed course for a term (appointed). That is the Decree of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.

(39)And the moon, We have measured for it mansions (to traverse) till it returns like the old dried curved date stalk.

(40)It is not for the sun to overtake the moon, nor does the night outstrip the day. They all float, each in an orbit.

(41)And an Ayâh (sign) for them is that We bore their offspring in the laden ship [of Nûh (Noah)].

(42)And We have created for them of the like thereunto, so on them they ride.

(43)And if We will, We shall drown them, and there will be no shout (or helper) for them (to hear their cry for help) nor will they be saved.

(44)Unless it be a mercy from Us, and as an enjoyment for a while.

(45)And when it is said to them: "Beware of that which is before you (worldly torments), and that which is behind you (torments in the Hereafter), in order that you may receive Mercy (i.e. if you believe in Allâh's Religion Islâmic Monotheism, and avoid polytheism, and obey Allâh with righteous deeds).

(46)And never came an Ayâh from among the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord to them, but they did turn away from it.

(47)And when it is said to them: "Spend of that with which Allâh has provided you," those who disbelieve say to those who believe: "Shall we feed those whom, if Allâh willed, He (Himself) would have fed? You are only in a plain error."

(48)And they say: "When will this promise (i.e. Resurrection) be fulfilled, if you are truthful?"

(49)They await only but a single Saihah (shout, etc.), which will seize them while they are disputing!

(50)Then they will not be able to make bequest, nor they will return to their family.

(51)And the Trumpet will be blown (i.e. the second blowing) and behold! From the graves they will come out quickly to their Lord.

(52)They will say: "Woe to us! Who has raised us up from our place of sleep." (It will be said to them): "This is what the Most Beneficent (Allâh) had promised, and the Messengers spoke truth!"

(53)It will be but a single Saihah (shout, etc.), so behold! They will all be brought up before Us!

(54)This Day (Day of Resurrection), none will be wronged in anything, nor will you be requited anything except that which you used to do.

(55)Verily, the dwellers of the Paradise, that Day, will be busy in joyful things.

(56)They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones.

(57)They will have therein fruits (of all kinds) and all that they ask for.

(58)(It will be said to them): Salâmun (peace be on you), a Word from the Lord (Allâh), Most Merciful.

(59)(It will be said): "And O you Al-Mujrimûn (criminals, polytheists, sinners, disbelievers in the Islâmic Monotheism, wicked evil ones, etc.)! Get you apart this Day (from the believers).

(60)Did I not ordain for you, O Children of Adam, that you should not worship Shaitân (Satan). Verily, he is a plain enemy to you.

(61)And that you should worship Me [Alone Islâmic Monotheism, and set up not rivals, associate-gods with Me]. That is a Straight Path[].

(62)And indeed he (Satan) did lead astray a great multitude of you. Did you not, then, understand?

(63)This is Hell which you were promised!

(64)Burn therein this Day, for that you used to disbelieve.[]

(65)This Day, We shall seal up their mouths, and their hands will speak to Us, and their legs will bear witness to what they used to earn. (It is said that one's left thigh will be the first to bear the witness). [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. 22, Page 24]

(66)And if it had been Our Will, We would surely have wiped out (blinded) their eyes, so that they would struggle for the Path, how then would they see?

(67)And if it had been Our Will, We could have transformed them (into animals or lifeless objects) in their places. Then they should have been unable to go forward (move about) nor they could have turned back. [As it happened with the Jews see Verse 7:166 The Qur'ân].[]

(68)And he whom We grant long life, We reverse him in creation (weakness after strength). Will they not then understand?

(69)And We have not taught him (Muhammad SAW) poetry, nor is it meet for him. This is only a Reminder and a plain Qur'ân.

(70)That he or it (Muhammad SAW or the Qur'ân) may give warning to him who is living (a healthy minded the believer), and that Word (charge) may be justified against the disbelievers (dead, as they reject the warnings).

(71)Do they not see that We have created for them of what Our Hands have created, the cattle, so that they are their owners.

(72)And We have subdued them unto them so that some of them they have for riding and some they eat.

(73)And they have (other) benefits from them (besides), and they get (milk) to drink, will they not then be grateful?

(74)And they have taken besides Allâh âliha (gods), hoping that they might be helped (by those so called gods).

(75)They cannot help them, but they will be brought forward as a troop against those who worshipped them (at the time of Reckoning).

(76)So let not their speech, then, grieve you (O Muhammad SAW). Verily, We know what they conceal and what they reveal.

(77)Does not man see that We have created him from Nutfah (mixed male and female discharge semen drops). Yet behold! He (stands forth) as an open opponent.

(78)And he puts forth for Us a parable, and forgets his own creation. He says: "Who will give life to these bones when they have rotted away and became dust?"

(79)Say: (O Muhammad SAW) "He will give life to them Who created them for the first time! And He is the All-Knower of every creation!"

(80)He, Who produces for you fire out of the green tree, when behold! You kindle therewith.

(81)Is not He, Who created the heavens and the earth Able to create the like of them? Yes, indeed! He is the All-Knowing Supreme Creator.

(82)Verily, His Command, when He intends a thing, is only that He says to it, "Be!" and it is!

(83)So Glorified is He and Exalted above all that they associate with Him, and in Whose Hands is the dominion of all things, and to Him you shall be returned.

Fâtir or AlMalâ'ikah

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(1)All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the (only) Originator [or the (only) Creator] of the heavens and the earth, Who made the angels messengers with wings, - two or three or four. He increases in creation what He wills. Verily, Allâh is Able to do all things.

(2)Whatever of mercy (i.e.of good), Allâh may grant to mankind, none can withhold it, and whatever He may withhold, none can grant it thereafter. And He is the AllMighty, the AllWise.

(3)O mankind! Remember the Grace of Allâh upon you! Is there any creator other than Allâh who provides for you from the sky (rain) and the earth? Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). How then are you turning away (from Him)?

(4)And if they belie you (O Muhammad SAW), so were Messengers belied before you. And to Allâh return all matters (for decision).

(5)O mankind! Verily, the Promise of Allâh is true. So let not this present life deceive you, and let not the chief deceiver (Satan) deceive you about Allâh.

(6)Surely, Shaitân (Satan) is an enemy to you, so take (treat) him as an enemy. He only invites his Hizb (followers) that they may become the dwellers of the blazing Fire.

(7)Those who disbelieve, theirs will be a severe torment; and those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).

(8)Is he, then, to whom the evil of his deeds made fairseeming, so that he considers it as good (equal to one who is rightly guided)? Verily, Allâh sends astray whom He wills, and guides whom He wills. So destroy not yourself (O Muhammad SAW) in sorrow for them. Truly, Allâh is the AllKnower of what they do!

(9)And it is Allâh Who sends the winds, so that they raise up the clouds, and We drive them to a dead land, and revive therewith the earth after its death. As such (will be) the Resurrection!

(10)Whosoever desires honour, power and glory then to Allâh belong all honour, power and glory [and one can get honour, power and glory only by obeying and worshipping Allâh (Alone)]. To Him ascend (all) the goodly words, and the righteous deeds exalt it (the goodly words i.e. the goodly words are not accepted by Allâh unless and until they are followed by good deeds), but those who plot evils, theirs will be severe torment. And the plotting of such will perish.

(11)And Allâh did create you (Adam) from dust, then from Nutfah (male and female discharge semen drops i.e. Adam's offspring), then He made you pairs (male and female). And no female conceives or gives birth, but with His Knowledge. And no aged man is granted a length of life, nor is a part cut off from his life (or another man's life), but is in a Book (AlLauh AlMahfûz) Surely, that is easy for Allâh.

(12)And the two seas (kinds of water) are not alike, this fresh sweet, and pleasant to drink, and that saltish and bitter. And from them both you eat fresh tender meat (fish), and derive the ornaments that you wear. And you see the ships cleaving (the seawater as they sail through it), that you may seek of His Bounty, and that you may give thanks.

(13)He merges the night into the day (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the night are added to the hours of the day), and He merges the day into the night (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the day are added to the hours of the night). And He has subjected the sun and the moon, each runs its course for a term appointed. Such is Allâh your Lord; His is the kingdom. And those, whom you invoke or call upon instead of Him, own not even a Qitmîr (the thin membrane over the datestone).

(14)If you invoke (or call upon) them, they hear not your call, and if (in case) they were to hear, they could not grant it (your request) to you. And on the Day of Resurrection, they will disown your worshipping them. And none can inform you (O Muhammad SAW) like Him Who is the AllKnower (of each and everything)[].

(15)O mankind! it is you who stand in need of Allâh, but Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants and needs), Worthy of all praise.

(16)If He will, He could destroy you and bring about a new creation.

(17)And that is not hard for Allâh.

(18)And no bearer of burdens shall bear another's burden, and if one heavily laden calls another to (bear) his load, nothing of it will be lifted even though he be near of kin. You (O Muhammad SAW) can warn only those who fear their Lord unseen, and perform As-Salât (IqâmatasSalât). And he who purifies himself (from all kinds of sins), then he purifies only for the benefit of his ownself. And to Allâh is the (final) Return (of all).

(19)Not alike are the blind (disbelievers in Islâmic Monotheism) and the seeing (believers in Islâmic Monotheism).

(20)Nor are (alike) the darkness (disbelief) and the light (Belief in Islâmic Monotheism).

(21)Nor are (alike) the shade and the sun's heat.

(22)Nor are (alike) the living (believers) and the dead (disbelievers). Verily, Allâh makes whom He will hear, but you cannot make hear those who are in graves.

(23)You (O Muhammad SAW) are only a warner (i.e. your duty is to convey Allâh's Message to mankind but the guidance is in Allâh's Hand).

(24)Verily! We have sent you with the truth, a bearer of glad tidings, and a warner. And there never was a nation but a warner had passed among them.

(25)And if they belie you, those before them also belied. Their Messengers came to them with clear signs, and with the Scriptures, and the book giving light.

(26)Then I took hold of those who disbelieved, and how terrible was My denial (punishment)!

(27)See you not that Allâh sends down water (rain) from the sky, and We produce therewith fruits of varying colours, and among the mountains are streaks white and red, of varying colours and (others) very black.

(28)And of men and AdDawâb (moving living creatures, beasts, etc.), and cattle, in like manner of various colours. It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is AllMighty, OftForgiving.

(29)Verily, those who recite the Book of Allâh (this Qur'ân), and perform AsSalât (IqâmatasSalât), and spend (in charity) out of what We have provided for them, secretly and openly, hope for a (sure) tradegain that will never perish.

(30)That He may pay them their wages in full, and give them (even) more, out of His Grace. Verily! He is OftForgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (good deeds and to recompense).

(31)And what We have inspired in you (O Muhammad SAW), of the Book (the Qur'ân), it is the (very) truth [that you (Muhammad SAW) and your followers must act on its instructions], confirming that which was (revealed) before it. Verily! Allâh is indeed AllAware, and AllSeer of His slaves.

(32)Then We gave the Book the Qur'ân) for inheritance to such of Our slaves whom We chose (the followers of Muhammad SAW). Then of them are some who wrong their ownselves, and of them are some who follow a middle course, and of them are some who are, by Allâh's Leave, foremost in good deeds. That (inheritance of the Qur'ân), that is indeed a great grace.

(33)'Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens) will they enter, therein will they be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls, and their garments there will be of silk (i.e. in Paradise).

(34)And they will say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, Who has removed from us (all) grief. Verily, our Lord is indeed OftForgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (good deeds and to recompense).

(35)Who, out of His Grace, has lodged us in a home that will last forever; there, toil will touch us not, nor weariness will touch us."

(36)But those who disbelieve, (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) for them will be the Fire of Hell. Neither it will have a complete killing effect on them so that they die, nor shall its torment be lightened for them. Thus do We requite every disbeliever!

(37)Therein they will cry: "Our Lord! Bring us out, we shall do righteous good deeds, not (the evil deeds) that we used to do." (Allâh will reply): "Did We not give you lives long enough, so that whosoever would receive admonition, - could receive it? And the warner came to you. So taste you (the evil of your deeds). For the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers, etc.) there is no helper."

(38)Verily, Allâh is the AllKnower of the unseen of the heavens and the earth. Verily! He is the AllKnower of that is in the breasts.

(39)He it is Who has made you successors generations after generations in the earth, so whosoever disbelieves (in Islâmic Monotheism) on him will be his disbelief. And the disbelief of the disbelievers adds nothing but hatred with their Lord. And the disbelief of the disbelievers adds nothing but loss[].

(40)Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Tell me or inform me (what) do you think about your (socalled) partnergods to whom you call upon besides Allâh, show me, what they have created of the earth? Or have they any share in the heavens? Or have We given them a Book, so that they act on clear proof therefrom? Nay, the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers, etc.) promise one another nothing but delusions."

(41)Verily! Allâh grasps the heavens and the earth lest they move away from their places, and if they were to move away from their places, there is not one that could grasp them after Him. Truly, He is Ever Most Forbearing, OftForgiving[].

(42)And they swore by Allâh their most binding oath, that if a warner came to them, they would be more guided than any of the nations (before them), yet when a warner (Muhammad SAW) came to them, it increased in them nothing but flight (from the truth),

(43)(They took to flight because of their) arrogance in the land and their plotting of evil. But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it. Then, can they expect anything (else), but the Sunnah (way of dealing) of the peoples of old? So no change will you find in Allâh's Sunnah (way of dealing), and no turning off will you find in Allâh's Sunnah (way of dealing).

(44)Have they not travelled in the land, and seen what was the end of those before them, and they were superior to them in power? Allâh is not such that anything in the heavens or in the earth escapes Him. Verily, He is AllKnowing, AllOmnipotent.

(45)And if Allâh were to punish men for that which they earned, He would not leave a moving (living) creature on the surface of the earth, but He gives them respite to an appointed term, and when their term comes, then verily, Allâh is Ever AllSeer of His slaves.