



#1. Fathiha                     *SURAH*
1. In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful.
2. Praise be to Allah the Cherisher and Sustainer of the World.
3. Most Gracious Most Merciful.
4. Master of the Day of Judgment.
5. Thee do we worship and Thine aid we seek
6. Show us the straight way
7. The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace Those
whose (portion) is not wrath and who go not astray.




#2. Baqara                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. A.L.M.
2. This is the Book; in it is guidance sure without doubt to
those who fear Allah
3. Who believe in the Unseen are steadfast in prayer and spend
out of what We have provided for them 
4. And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee and sent before
thy time and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the
Hereafter 
5. They are on (true) guidance from their Lord and it is these
who will prosper
6. As to those who reject Faith it is the same to them whether
thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.
7. Allah hath set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing and
on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur)
8. Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah and
the Last) Day" but they do not (really) believe
9. Fain would they deceive Allah and those who believe but they
only deceive themselves and realize (it) not!
10. In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their
disease and grievous is the penalty they (incur) because they are
false (to themselves)
11. When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth"
they say: "Why we only want to make peace!"
12. Of a surety they are the ones who make mischief but they
realize (it) not 
13. When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they
say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" nay of a surety
they are the fools buy they do not know
14. When they meet those who believe they say: "We believe" but
when they are alone with their evil ones they say: "We are really
with you we (were) only jesting."
15. Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them
rope in their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to
and fro)
16. These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but
their traffic is profitless and they have lost true direction
17. Their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it
lighted all around him Allah took away their light and left them
in utter darkness so they could not see
18. Deaf dumb and blind they will not return (to the path)
19. Or (another similitude) is that of a rain-laden cloud from
the sky; in it are zones of darkness and thunder and lightning
they press their fingers in their ears to keep out the stunning
thunder-clap the while they are in terror of death. But Allah is
ever round the rejecters of Faith!
20. The lightning all but snatches away their sight; every time
the light (helps) them they walk therein and when the darkness
grows on them they I stand still. And if Allah willed He could
take away their faculty of hearing and seeing; for Allah hath
power over all things
21. O ye people! adore your Guardian-Lord who created you and
those who came before you that ye may have the chance to learn
righteousness
22. Who has made the earth your couch and the heaven your canopy;
and sent down rain from the heavens; and brought forth therewith
fruits for your sustenance; then set not up rivals unto Allah
when ye know (the truth)
23. And if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time
to time to Our servant then produce a Surah like thereunto; and
call your witnesses or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah
if your (doubts) are true.
24. But if ye cannot and of a surety ye cannot then fear the fire
whose fuel is Men and Stones which is prepared for those who
reject Faith
25. But give glad tidings to those who believe and work
righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers
flow. Every time they are fed with fruits therefrom they say:
"Why this is what we were fed with before" for they are given
things in similitude; and they have therein companions (pure and
holy); and they abide therein (for ever).
26. Allah disdains not to use the similitude of things lowest as
well as highest. Those who believe know that it is truth from
their Lord; but those who reject Faith say: "What means Allah by
this similitude?" By it He causes many to stray and many He leads
into the right path but He causes not to stray except those who
forsake (the path).
27. Those who break Allah's Covenant after it is ratified and who
sunder what "Allah has ordered to be joined and do mischief on
earth: These cause loss" (only) to themselves.
28. How can ye reject the faith in Allah?  Seeing that ye were
without life and He gave you life; then will He cause you to die
and will again bring you to life; and again to Him will ye return 
29. It is He who hath created for you all things that are on
earth; moreover His design comprehended the heavens for He gave
order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things
he hath perfect knowledge
30. Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a
vicegerent on earth. They said "Wilt thou place therein one who
will make mischief therein and shed blood?  Whilst we do
celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?"  He said: "I
know what ye know not."
31. And He taught Adam the nature of all things; then He placed
them before the angels and said: "Tell Me the nature of these if
ye are right."
32. They said: "Glory to Thee of knowledge we have none save that
Thou hast taught us: in truth it is Thou who art perfect in
knowledge and wisdom." 
33. He said: "O Adam! tell them their natures."  When he had told
them Allah said: "Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of
heaven and earth and I know what ye reveal and what ye conceal?"
34. And behold We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam"; and
they bowed down not so Iblis he refused and was haughty he was of
those who reject Faith.
35. We said: "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the garden and
eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye will
but approach not this tree or ye run into harm and transgression"
36. Then did Satan make them slip from the (garden) and get them
out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We said:
"Get ye down all (ye people) with enmity between yourselves. On
earth will be your dwelling place and your means of livelihood
for a time."
37. Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration and his
Lord turned, toward him; for He is Oft-Returning Most Merciful
38. We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if as is sure there
comes to you guidance from Me" whosoever follows My guidance on
them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.
39. "But those who reject Faith and belie Our Signs they shall be
Companions of the Fire; they shall abide therein."
40. O children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favor which
I bestowed upon you and fulfil your covenant with Me as I fulfil
My covenant with you and fear none but Me.
41. And believe in what I reveal confirming the revelation which
is with you and be not the first to reject faith therein nor sell
My Signs for a small price: and fear Me and Me alone.
42. And cover not Truth with falsehood nor conceal the Truth when
ye know (what it is) 
43. And be steadfast in prayer; practice regular charity; and bow
down your heads with those who bow down (in worship)
44. Do ye enjoin right conduct on the people and forget (to
practice it) yourselves and yet ye study the Scripture?  Will ye
not understand?
45. Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance and prayer:
it is indeed hard except to those who bring a lowly spirit
46. Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their
Lord and that they are to return to Him 
47. O children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favor which
I bestowed upon You and that I preferred you to all others (for
My message)
48. Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not
avail another nor shall intercession be accepted for her nor
shall compensation be taken from her nor shall anyone be helped
(from outside)
49. And remember We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh:
they set you hard tasks and punishments slaughtered your sons and
let your womenfolk live; therein was a tremendous trial from your
Lord
50. And remember We divided the sea for you and saved you and
drowned, Pharaoh's people within your very sight
51. And remember We appointed forty nights for Moses and in his
absence you took the calf (for worship) and ye did grievous wrong
52. Even then We did forgive you; there was a chance for you to
be grateful.
53. And remember We gave Moses the Scripture and the criterion
(between right and wrong) there was a chance for you to be guided
aright
54. And remember Moses said to his people: "O my people! Ye have
indeed wronged yourselves by your worship of the calf so turn (in
repentance) to your Maker and slay yourselves (the wrong-doers);
that will be better for you in the sight of your Maker."  Then He
turned toward you (in forgiveness); for He is Oft-returning Most
Merciful
55. And remember ye said: "O Moses! we shall never believe in
thee until we see Allah manifestly" but ye were dazed with
thunder and lightning even as ye looked on
56. Then We raised you up after your death; ye had the chance to
be grateful.
57. And We gave You the shade of clouds and sent down to you
manna and quails saying: "Eat of the good things We have provided
for you"; (but they rebelled); to Us they did no harm but they
harmed their own souls.
58. And remember We said: "Enter this town and eat of the plenty
therein as ye wish; but enter the gate with humility in posture
and in words and We shall forgive you your faults and increase
(the portion of) those who do good."
59. But the transgressors changed the word from that which had
been given them; so We sent on the transgressors a plague from
heaven for that they infringed (our command) repeatedly
60. And remember Moses prayed for water for his people; We said:
"Strike the rock with thy staff." Then gushed forth there from
twelve springs. Each group knew its own place for water. So eat
and drink of the sustenance provided by Allah and do no evil nor
mischief on the (face of the) earth.
61. And remember ye said: "O Moses! we cannot endure one kind of
food (always); so beseech thy Lord for us to produce for us of
what the earth groweth its pot-herbs and cucumbers its garlic
lentils and onions." He said: "will ye exchange the better for
the worse?  Go ye down to any town and ye shall find what ye
want!" They were covered with humiliation and misery; they drew
on themselves the wrath of Allah. This because they went on
rejecting the signs of Allah and slaying His messengers without
just cause. This because They rebelled and went on transgressing 
62. Those who believe (in the Qur'an) and those who follow the
Jewish (Scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians and who
believe in Allah and the last day and work righteousness shall
have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear nor
shall they grieve.
63. And remember We took your covenant and We raised above you
(the towering height) of Mount (Sinai) (saying): "Hold firmly to
what We have given you and bring (ever) to remembrance what is
therein perchance ye may fear Allah."
64. But ye turned back thereafter had it not been for the Grace
and Mercy of Allah to you ye had surely been among the lost.
65. And well ye knew those amongst you who transgressed in the
matter of the Sabbath; We said to them: "Be ye apes despised and
rejected."

66. So We made it an example to their own time and to their
posterity and a lesson to those who fear Allah.
67. And remember Moses said to his people: "Allah commands that
ye sacrifice a heifer."  They said: "Makest thou a laughing-stock
of us?" He said: "Allah save me from being an ignorant (fool)!"
68. They said: "Beseech on our behalf thy Lord to make plain to
us what (heifer) it is! He said: "He says: The heifer should be
neither too old nor too young but of middling age; now do what ye
are commanded!.
69. They said: "Beseech on our behalf thy Lord to make plain to
us her color." He said: " He says a fawn-colored heifer pure and
rich in tone the admiration of beholders!"
70. They said "Beseech on our behalf thy Lord to make plain to us
what she is to us are all heifers alike; we wish indeed for
guidance if Allah wills."
71. He said: "He says a heifer not trained to till the soil or
water the fields; sound and without blemish." They said: "Now
hast thou brought the truth." Then they offered her in sacrifice
but not with good- will
72. Remember ye slew a man and fell into a dispute among
yourselves as to the crime but Allah was to bring forth what ye
did hide 
73. So We said: "Strike the (body) with a piece of the (heifer)." 
Thus Allah bringeth the dead to life and showeth you His Signs
perchance ye may understand.
74. Thenceforth were your hearts hardened; they became like a
rock and even worse in hardness. For among rocks there are some
from which rivers gush forth; others there are which when split
asunder send forth water; and others which sink for fear of
Allah.  And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do
75. Can ye (O ye men of Faith) entertain the hope that they will
believe in you?  Seeing that a party of them heard the word of
Allah and perverted it knowingly after they understood it.
76. Behold! when they meet the men of Faith they say: "We
believe" but when they meet each other in private they say:
"Shall you tell them what Allah hath revealed to you that they
may engage you in argument about it before your Lord?"  Do ye not
understand (their aim)?
77. Know they not that Allah knoweth what they conceal and what
they reveal?
78. And there are among them illiterates who know not the Book
but (see therein their own) desires and they do nothing but
conjecture
79. Then woe to those who write the Book with their own hands and
then say: "This is from Allah" to traffic with it for a miserable
price! Woe to them for what their hands do write and for the gain
they make thereby 
80. And they say: "The fire shall not touch us but for a few
numbered days"; Say: "Have ye taken a promise from Allah for He
never breaks His promise? Or is it that ye say of Allah what ye
do not know?"
81. Nay those who seek gain in Evil and are girt round by their
sins they are? Companions of the Fire therein shall they abide
(for ever) 

82. But those who have faith and work righteousness they are
Companions of the Garden therein shall they abide (for ever)
83. And remember We took a covenant from the children of Israel
(to this effect): worship none but Allah; treat with kindness
your parents and kindred and orphans and those in need; speak
fair to the people; be steadfast in prayer; and practice regular
charity. Then did ye turn back except a few among you and ye
backslide (even now)
84. And remember We took your Covenant (to this effect): shed no
blood amongst you nor turn out your own people from your homes;
and this ye solemnly ratified and to this ye can bear witness.
85. After this it is ye the same people who slay among yourselves
and banish a party of you from their homes; assist (their
enemies) against them in guilt and rancor; and if they come to
you as captives ye ransom them though it was not lawful for you
to banish them. Then is it only a part of the Book that ye
believe in and do ye reject the rest?  But what is the reward for
those among you who behave like this but disgrace in this life?
and on the Day of Judgment they shall be consigned to the most
grievous penalty. For Allah is not unmindful of what ye do 
86. These are the people who buy the life of this world at the
price of the Hereafter; their penalty shall not be lightened nor
shall they be helped.
87. We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession
of Apostles; We gave Jesus the son of Mary clear (Signs) and
strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that whenever there
comes to you an Apostle with what ye yourselves desire not ye are
puffed up with pride? Some ye called impostors and others ye
slay!
88. They say "Our hearts are the wrappings (which preserve
Allah's word we need no more)."  Nay Allah's curse is on them for
their blasphemy; little is it they believe.
89. And when there comes to them a Book from Allah confirming
what is with them although from of old they had prayed for
victory against those without faith when there comes to them that
which they (should) have recognized they refused to believe in
it; but the curse of Allah is on those without Faith.
90. Miserable is the price for which they have sold their souls
in that they deny (the revelation) which Allah has sent down in
insolent envy that Allah of His Grace should send it to any of
His servants He pleases; thus have they drawn on themselves wrath
upon wrath. And humiliating is the punishment of those who reject
Faith.
91. When it is said to them: "believe in what Allah hath sent
down" they say "We believe in what was sent down to us"; yet they
reject all besides even if it be truth confirming what is with
them. Say: "Why then have ye slain the prophets of Allah in times
gone by if ye did indeed believe?"
92. There came to you Moses with clear (Signs); yet ye worshipped
the Calf (even) after that and ye did behave wrongfully.
93. And remember We took your Covenant and We raised above you
(the towering height) of Mount (Sinai) (saying): "Hold firmly to
what We have given you and hearken (to the Law)"; they said: "We
hear and we disobey"; and they had to drink into their hearts (of
the taint) of the calf because of their faithlessness. Say: "Vile
indeed are the behests of your faith if ye haved any faith!"
94. Say: "If the last Home with Allah be for you specially and
not for anyone else then seek ye for death if ye are sincere."
95. But they will never seek for death on account of the (sins)
which their hands have sent on before them. And Allah is well
acquainted with the wrong-doers.
96. Thou wilt indeed find them of all people most greedy of life
even more than the idolaters; each one of them wishes he could be
given a life of a thousand years; but the grant of such life will
not save him from (due) punishment for Allah sees well all that
they do.
97. Say: Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel for he brings down the
(revelation) to thy heart by Allah's will a confirmation of what
went before and guidance and glad tidings for those who believe
98. Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and apostles to
Gabriel and Michael Lo! Allah is an enemy to those who reject
faith.
99. We have sent down to thee manifest signs (ayat); and none
reject them but those who are perverse
100. Is it not (the case) that every time they make a Covenant
some party among them throw it aside? - Nay most of them are
faithless 
101. And when came to them an Apostle from Allah confirming what
was with them a party of the people of the Book threw away the
Book of Allah behind their backs as if (it had been something)
they did not know!
102. They followed what the evil ones gave out (falsely) against
the power of Solomon; the blasphemers were not Solomon but the
evil ones teaching men magic and such things as came down at
Babylon to the angels Harut and Marut. But neither of these
taught anyone (such things) without saying: "We are only for
trial so do not blaspheme." They learned from them the means to
sow discord between man and wife. But they could not thus harm
anyone except by Allah's permission. And they learned what harmed
them not what profited them. And they knew that the buyers of
(magic) would have no share in the happiness of the Hereafter.
And vile was the price for which they did sell their souls if
they but knew!
103. If they had kept their faith and guarded themselves from
evil far better had been the reward from their Lord if they but
knew!
104. O ye of Faith! say not (to the Apostle) words of ambiguous
import but words of respect; and hearken (to him); to those
without faith is a grievous punishment.
105. It is never the wish of those without faith among the people
of the Book nor of the Pagans that anything good should come down
to you from your Lord. But Allah will choose for His special
Mercy whom He will for Allah is Lord of grace abounding
106. None of Our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be
forgotten but We substitute something better or similar; knowest
thou not that Allah hath power over all things?
107. Knowest thou not that to Allah belongeth the dominion of the
heavens and the earth! And besides Him ye have neither patron nor
helper.
108. Would ye question your Apostle as Moses was questioned of
old? But whoever changeth from faith to unbelief hath strayed
without doubt from the even way 
109. Quite a number of the people of the Book wish they could
turn you (people) back to infidelity after ye have believed from
selfish envy after the truth hath become manifest unto them; but
forgive and overlook till Allah accomplish His purpose; for Allah
hath power over all things.
110. And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: and
whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you ye shall
find it with Allah; for Allah sees well all that ye do 
111. And they say: "None shall enter paradise unless he be a Jew
or a Christian."  Those are their (vain) desires. Say: "Produce
your proof ye are truthful."
112. Nay whoever submits his whole self to Allah and is a doer of
good he will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no
fear nor shall they grieve.
113. The Jews say: "The Christians have naught (to stand) upon";
and the Christians say: "The Jews have naught (to stand) upon."
Yet they (profess to) study the (same) Book. Like unto their word
is what those say who know not but Allah will judge between them
in their quarrel on the Day of Judgment.
114. And who is more unjust than he who forbids that in places
for the worship of Allah Allah's name should be celebrated? Whose
zeal is (in fact) to ruin them? It was not fitting that such
should themselves enter them except in fear. For them there is
nothing but disgrace in this world and in the world to come an
exceeding torment.
115. To Allah belong the East and the West; whithersoever ye turn
there is the presence of Allah. For Allah is All-Pervading
All-Knowing.
116. They say: "Allah hath begotten a son"; Glory be to Him. Nay
to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth;
everything renders worship to Him 
117. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the
earth; when He decreeth a matter He saith to it: "Be"; and it is 
118. Say those without knowledge: "Why speaketh not Allah unto
Us? Or why cometh not unto Us a sign?" So said the people before
them words of similar import. Their hearts are alike. We have
indeed made clear the signs unto any people who hold firmly to
faith (in their hearts)
119. Verily We have sent thee in truth as a bearer of glad
tidings and a warner. But of thee no question shall be asked of
Companions of the blazing fire 
120. Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee
unless thou follow their form of religion. Say: "The guidance of
Allah that is the (only) guidance." Wert thou to follow their
desires after the knowledge I which hath reached thee then
wouldst thou find neither protector nor helper against Allah
121. Those to whom We have sent the book study it as it should be
studied; they are the ones that believe therein; those who reject
faith therein the loss is their own 
122. O Children of Israel! call to mind the special favor which I
bestowed upon you and that I preferred you to all others (for my
message).
123. Then guard yourselves against a day when one soul shall not
avail another nor shall compensation be accepted from her nor
shall intercession profit her nor shall anyone be helped (from
outside)
124. And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain
commands which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make thee an Imam
to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my
offspring!"  He answered: "But my promise is not within the reach
of evil-doers."
125. Remember We made the house a place of assembly for men and a
place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of
prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma`il that they
should sanctify My House for those who compass it round or use it
as a retreat or bow or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer)
126. And remember Abraham said: "My Lord make this a City of
Peace and feed its people with fruits such of them as believe in
Allah and the Last Day." He said: "(Yea) and such as reject faith
for a while will I grant them their pleasure but will soon drive
them to the torment of fire an evil destination (indeed)!"
127. And remember Abraham and Isma`il raised the foundations of
the House (with this prayer): "Our Lord! accept (this service)
from us for thou art the All-Hearing the All-Knowing
128. "Our Lord! make of us Muslims bowing to Thy (Will) and of
our progeny a people Muslim bowing to Thy (Will) and show us our
places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in
mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning Most-Merciful
129. "Our Lord! send amongst them an Apostle of their own who
shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them in Scripture
and Wisdom and sanctify them; for Thou art the Exalted in Might
the Wise."
130. And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such as
debase their souls with folly?  Him We chose and rendered pure in
this world: and he will be in the Hereafter in the ranks of the
righteous.
131. Behold! his Lord said to him: "Bow (thy will to me)" He
said: "I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the
universe."
132. And this was the legacy that Abraham left to his sons and so
did Jacob; "O my sons! Allah hath chosen the faith for you; then
die not except in the faith of Islam."
133. Were ye witnesses when death appeared before Jacob?  Behold
he said to his sons: "What will ye worship after me?"  They said:
"We shall worship thy Allah and the Allah of thy fathers of
Abraham Isma`il and Isaac the one (true) Allah to Him we bow (in
Islam)."
134. That was a People that hath passed away. They shall reap the
fruit of what they did and ye of what ye do! of their merits
there is no question in your case!
135. They say: "Become Jews or Christians if ye would be guided
(to salvation)." Say thou: "Nay! (I would rather) the religion of
Abraham the true and he joined not gods with Allah."
136. Say ye: "We believe in Allah and the revelation given to us
and to Abraham Isma`il Isaac Jacob and the Tribes and that given
to Moses and Jesus and that given to (all) Prophets from their
Lord we make no difference between one and another of them and we
bow to Allah (in Islam)."
137. So if they believe as ye believe they are indeed on the
right path; but if they turn back it is they who are in schism;
but Allah will suffice thee as against them and He is the
All-Hearing the All- Knowing.
138. (Our religion is) the baptism of Allah; and who can baptize
better than) Allah? and it is He whom we worship
139. Say: Will ye dispute with us about Allah seeing that He is
our Lord and your Lord; that we are responsible for our doings
and ye for yours; and that we are sincere (in our faith) in Him?
140. Or do ye say that Abraham Isma`il Isaac Jacob and the Tribes
were Jews or Christians?  Say: Do ye know better than Allah?  Ah!
who is more unjust than those who conceal the testimony they have
from Allah?  But Allah is not unmindful of what ye do!
141. That was a people that hath passed away. They shall reap the
fruit of what they did and ye of what ye do! Of their merits
there is no question in your case.
142. The fools among the people will say: "What hath turned them
from the Qiblah to which they were used?"  Say: To Allah belong
both East and West; He guideth whom He will to a Way that is
straight
143. Thus have We made of you an Ummah justly balanced that ye
might be witnesses over the nations and the Apostle a witness
over yourselves; and We appointed the Qiblah to which thou wast
used only to test those who followed the Apostle from those who
would turn on their heels (from the faith). Indeed it was (a
change) momentous except to those guided by Allah.  And never
would Allah make your faith of no effect. For Allah is to all
people most surely full of kindness Most Merciful.
144. We see the turning of thy face (for guidance) to the
heavens; now shall We turn thee to a Qiblah that shall please
thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque;
wherever ye are turn your faces in that direction. The people of
the book know well that that is the truth from their Lord nor is
Allah unmindful of what they do.
145. Even if thou wert to bring to the people of the Book all the
signs (together) they would not follow thy Qiblah; nor art thou
going to follow their Qiblah; nor indeed will they follow each
other's Qiblah. If thou after the knowledge hath reached thee
wert to follow their (vain) desires then wert thou indeed
(clearly) in the wrong.
146. The people of the Book know this as they know their own
sons; but some of them conceal the truth which they themselves
know
147. The truth is from thy Lord so be not at all in doubt
148. To each is a goal to which Allah turns him; then strive
together (as in race) toward all that is good. Wheresoever ye are
Allah will bring you together. For Allah hath power over all
things
149. From whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the
direction of the Sacred Mosque; that is indeed the truth from thy
Lord. And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do 
150. So from whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in
the direction of the Sacred Mosque; among wheresoever ye are turn
your face thither that there be no ground of dispute against you
among the people except those of them that are bent on
wickedness; so fear them not but fear Me; and that I may complete
My favors on you and ye may (consent to) be guided
151. A similar (favor have ye already received) in that We have
sent among you an Apostle of your own rehearsing to you Our signs
and sanctifying you and instructing you in Scripture and wisdom
and in new Knowledge
152. Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to
Me and reject not faith
153. O ye who believe! seek help with patient perseverance and
prayer: for Allah is with those who patiently persevere.
154. And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah:
"They are dead." Nay they are living though ye perceive (it) not 
155. Be sure We shall test you with something of fear and hunger
some loss in I goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil) but
give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere
156. Who say when afflicted with calamity: " To Allah we belong
and to Him is our return."
157. They are those on whom (descend) blessings from Allah and
Mercy and they are the ones that receive guidance 
158. Behold! Safa and Marwa are among the Symbols of Allah. So if
those who visit the house in the season or at other times should
compass them round it is no sin in them. And if anyone obeyeth
his own impulse to good be sure that Allah is He Who recogniseth
and knoweth
159. Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down and
the guidance after We have made it clear for the people in the
book on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse of those
entitled to curse
160. Except those who repent and make amends and openly declare
(the truth) to them I turn; for I am Oft-Returning Most Merciful 
161. Those who reject faith and die rejecting on them is Allah's
curse and the curse of angels and of all mankind 
162. They will abide therein: Their penalty will not be lightened
nor will respite be their (lot)
163. And your Allah is one Allah; there is no god but He Most
Gracious Most Merciful 
164. Behold! In the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the
alternation of the night and the day; in the sailing of the ships
through the ocean for the profit of mankind; in the rain which
Allah sends down from the skies and the life which He gives
therewith to an earth that is dead; in the beasts of all kinds
that He scatters through the earth; in the change of the winds
and the clouds which they trail like their slaves between the sky
and the earth; (here) indeed are signs for a people that are wise
165. Yet there are men who take (for worship) others besides
Allah as equal (with Allah); they love them as they should love
Allah. But those of faith are overflowing in their love for
Allah. If only the unrighteous could see behold they would see
the penalty that to Allah belongs all power and Allah will
strongly enforce the penalty
166. Then would those who are followed clear themselves of those
who follow (them); they would see the penalty and all relations
between them would be cut off
167. And those who followed would say: "If only we had one more
chance we would clear ourselves of them as they have cleared
themselves of us." Thus will Allah show them (the fruits of)
their deeds as (nothing but) regrets nor will there be a way for
them out of the fire
168. O ye people! eat of what is on earth lawful and good; and do
not follow the footsteps of the evil one for he is to you an
avowed enemy 
169. For he commands you what is evil and shameful and that ye
should say of Allah that of which ye have no knowledge
170. When it is said to them: "Follow what Allah hath revealed"
they say: "Nay! we shall follow the ways of our fathers." What!
even though their fathers were void of wisdom and guidance?
171. The parable of those who reject faith is as if one were to
shout like a goat-herd to things that listen to nothing but calls
and cries; deaf dumb and blind they are void of wisdom
172. O ye who believe! eat of the good things that We have
provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is Him ye worship
173. He hath only forbidden you dead meat and blood and the flesh
of swine and that on which any other name hath been invoked
besides that of Allah but if one is forced by necessity without
wilful disobedience nor transgressing due limits then is he
guiltless. For Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
174. Those who conceal Allah's revelations in the Book and
purchase for them miserable profit they swallow into themselves
naught but fire; Allah will not address them on the Day of
Resurrection nor purify them; grievous will be their penalty
175. They are the ones who buy error in place of guidance and
torment in place of forgiveness. Ah! what boldness (they show)
for the Fire!
176. (Their doom is) because Allah sent down the Book in truth
but those who seek causes of dispute in the Book are in a schism
far (from the purpose)
177. It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East
or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last
Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of
your substance out of love for Him for your kin for orphans for
the needy for the wayfarer for those who ask and for the ransom
of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular
charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be
firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and
throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth the
Allah-fearing
178. O ye who believe! the law of equality is prescribed to you
in cases of murder; the free for the free the slave for the slave
the woman for the woman. But if any remission is made by the
brother of the slain then grant any reasonable demand and
compensate him with handsome gratitude; I this is a concession
and a Mercy from your Lord. After this whoever exceeds the limits
shall be in grave penalty

179. In the law of equality there is (saving of) life to you O ye
men of understanding! that ye may restrain yourselves
180. It is prescribed when death approaches any of you if he
leave any goods that he make a bequest to parents and next of kin
according to reasonable usage; this is due from the Allah-fearing
181. If anyone changes the bequest after hearing it the guilt
shall be on those who make the change. For Allah hears and knows
all things
182. But if anyone fears partiality or wrong-doing on the part of
the testator and makes peace between (the parties concerned)
there is no wrong in him for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
183. O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was
prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-restraint
184. (Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is
ill or on a journey the prescribed number (should be made up)
from days later. For those who can do it (with hardship) is a
ransom the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give
more of his own free will it is better for him and it is better
for you that ye fast if ye only knew.
185. Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an as
a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment
(between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is present (at
his home) during that month should spend it in fasting but if
anyone is ill or on a journey the prescribed period (should be
made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you He
does not want to put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to
complete the prescribed period and to glorify Him in that He has
guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful
186. When my servants ask thee concerning Me I am indeed close
(to them); I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he
calleth on Me; let them also with a will listen to My call and
believe in Me; that they may walk in the right way
187. Permitted to you on the night of the fasts is the approach
to your wives. They are your garments. And ye are their garments.
Allah knoweth what ye used to do secretly among yourselves; but
He turned to you and forgave you; so now associate with them and
seek what Allah hath ordained for you and eat and drink until the
white thread of dawn appear to you distinct from its black
thread; then complete your fast till the night appears; but do
not associate with your wives while ye are in retreat in the
mosques. Those are limits (set by) Allah; approach not nigh
thereto. Thus doth Allah make clear His signs to men that they
may learn self-restraint
188. And do not eat up your property among yourselves for
vanities nor use it as bait for the judges with intent that ye
may eat up wrongfully and knowingly a little of (other) people's
property
189. They ask thee concerning the new moons. Say: they are but
signs to mark fixed periods of time in (the affairs of) men and
for pilgrimage. It is no virtue if ye enter your houses from the
back; it is virtue if ye fear Allah. Enter houses through the
proper doors and fear Allah that ye may prosper
190. Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you but do not
transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors

191. And slay them wherever ye catch them and turn them out from
where they have turned you out; for tumult and oppression are
worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque
unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you slay
them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith
192. But if they cease Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
193. And fight them on until there is no more tumult or
oppression and there prevail justice and faith in Allah; but if
they cease let there be no hostility except to those who practice
oppression
194. The prohibited month for the prohibited month and so for all
things prohibited there is the law of equality. If then anyone
transgresses the prohibition against you transgress ye likewise
against him. But fear Allah and know that Allah is with those who
restrain themselves
195. And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah and make
not your own hands contribute to your destruction but do good;
for Allah loveth those who do good
196. And complete the Hajj or `Umra in the service of Allah. But
if ye are prevented (from completing it) send an offering for
sacrifice such as ye may find and do not shave your heads until
the offering reaches the place of sacrifice. And if any of you is
ill or has an ailment in his scalp (necessitating shaving) (he
should) in compensation either fast or feed the poor or offer
sacrifice; and when ye are in peaceful conditions (again) if
anyone wishes to continue the 'Umra on to the Hajj he must make
an offering such as he can afford it he should fast three days
during the Hajj and seven days on his return making ten days in
all. This is for those whose household is not in (the precincts
of) the Sacred Mosque. And fear Allah and know that Allah is
strict in punishment
197. For Hajj are the months well known. If anyone undertakes
that duty therein let there be no obscenity nor wickedness nor
wrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good ye do (be sure) Allah
knoweth it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey but
the best of provisions is right conduct. So fear Me o ye that are
wise 
198. It is no crime in you if ye seek of the bounty of your Lord
(during Pilgrimage). Then when ye pour down from (Mount) Arafat
celebrate the praises of Allah at the Sacred Monument and
celebrate His praises as He has directed you even though before
this ye went astray 
199. Then pass on at a quick pace from the place whence it is
usual for the multitude so to do and ask for Allah's forgiveness.
For Allah is Oft Forgiving Most Merciful
200. So when ye have accomplished your holy rites celebrate the
praises of Allah as ye used to celebrate the praises of your
fathers yea with far more heart and soul. There are men who say:
"Our Lord! give us (thy bounties) in this world!" but they will
have no portion in the hereafter.
201. And there are men who say: "Our Lord! give us good in this
world and good in the Hereafter and defend us from the torment on
the fire!"
202. To these will be allotted what they have earned and Allah is
quick in account 
203. Celebrate the praises of Allah during the Appointed Days but
if anyone hastens to leave in two days there is no blame on him
and if anyone stays on there is no blame on him if his aims is to
do right. Then fear Allah and know that ye will surely be
gathered unto Him
204. There is the type of man whose speech about this world's
life may dazzle thee and he calls Allah to witness about what is
in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemies
205. When he turns his back his aim everywhere is to spread
mischief through the earth and destroy crops and cattle. But
Allah loveth not mischief
206. When it is said to him "Fear Allah" he is led by arrogance
to (more) crime. Enough for him is Hell; an evil bed indeed (to
lie on)!
207. And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the
pleasure of Allah; and Allah is full of kindness to (His)
devotees
208. O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and
follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you an
avowed enemy
209. If ye backslide after the clear (signs) have come to you
then know that Allah is Exalted in Power Wise
210. Will they wait until Allah comes to them in canopies of
clouds with angels (in His train) and the question is (thus)
settled?  But to Allah do all questions go back (for decision)
211. Ask the Children of Israel how many Clear (Signs) We have
sent them. But if anyone after Allah's favor has come to him
substitutes (something else) Allah is strict in punishment
212. The life of this world is alluring to those who reject faith
and they scoff at those who believe. But the righteous will be
above them on the Day of Resurrection; for Allah bestows His
abundance without measures on whom He will
213. Mankind was one single nation and Allah sent Messengers with
glad tidings and warnings; and with them He sent the Book in
truth to judge between people in matters wherein they differed;
but the People of the Book after the clear Signs came to them did
not differ among themselves except through selfish contumacy.
Allah by His Grace guided the believers to the truth concerning
that wherein they differed. For Allah guides whom He will to a
path that is straight
214. Or do ye think that ye shall enter the Garden (of Bliss)
without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before
you?  They encountered suffering and adversity and were so shaken
in spirit that even the Apostle and those of faith who were with
him cried: "When (will come) the help of Allah?"  Ah! verily the
help of Allah is (always) near!
215. They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say:
Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents and kindred and
orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do
that is good Allah knoweth it well 
216. Fighting is prescribed for you and ye dislike it. But it is
possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you and that
ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth and ye
know not
217. They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month.
Say: "Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in
the sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah to deny
Him to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque and drive out its
members. Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. Nor will
they cease fighting you until they turn you back from your faith
if they can. And if any of you turn back from their faith and die
in unbelief their works will bear no fruit in this life and in
the Hereafter; they will be Companions of the Fire and will abide
therein.
218. Those who believed and those who suffered exile and fought
(and strove and struggled) in the path of Allah they have the
hope of the Mercy of Allah; and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful
219. They ask thee concerning wine and gambling. Say: "In them is
great sin and some profit for men; but the sin is greater than
the profit." They ask thee how much they are to spend; say: "What
is beyond your needs." Thus doth Allah make clear to you His
Signs: in order that ye may consider.
220. (Their bearings) on this life and the Hereafter. They ask
thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is
for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours they are your
brethren; but Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man
who means good. And if Allah had wished He could have put you
into difficulties: He is indeed Exalted in Power Wise."
221. Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters) until they
believe; a slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving
woman even though she allure you. Nor marry (your girls) to
unbelievers until they believe: a man slave who believes is
better than un unbeliever even though he allure you. Unbelievers
do (but) beckon you to the fire. But Allah beckons by His grace
to the Garden (of Bliss) and forgiveness and makes His Signs:
clear to mankind: that they may celebrate His praise
222. They ask thee concerning women's courses. Say: They are a
hurt and a pollution; so keep away from women in their courses
and do not approach them until they are clean. But when they have
purified themselves ye may approach them in any manner time or
place ordained for you by Allah. For Allah loves those who turn
to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and
clean
223. Your wives are as a tilth unto you; so approach your tilth
when or how ye will. But do some good act for your souls
beforehand; and fear Allah and know that ye are to meet Him (in
the Hereafter) and give (these) good tidings to those who believe
224. And make not Allah's (name) an excuse in your oaths against
doing good or acting rightly or making peace between persons; for
Allah is one who heareth and knoweth all things
225. Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in
your oaths but for the intention in your hearts; and He is
Oft-Forgiving Most Forbearing 
226. For those who take an oath for abstention from their wives a
waiting for four months is ordained; if then they return Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful

227. But if their intention is firm for divorce Allah heareth and
knoweth all things
228. Divorced women shall wait concerning themselves for three
monthly periods nor is it lawful for them to hide what Allah hath
created in their wombs if they have faith in Allah and the Last
Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them back
in that period if they wish for reconciliation. And women shall
have rights similar to the rights against them according to what
is equitable; but men have a degree (of advantage) over them and
Allah is Exalted in Power Wise
229. A divorce is only permissible twice: after that the parties
should either hold together on equitable terms or separate with
kindness. It is not lawful for you (men) to take back any of your
gifts (from your wives) except when both parties fear that they
would be unable to keep the limits ordained by Allah. If ye
(judges) do indeed fear that they would be unable to keep the
limits ordained by Allah there is no blame on either of them if
she give something for her freedom. These are the limits ordained
by Allah; so do not transgress them. If any do transgress the
limits ordained by Allah such persons wrong (themselves as well
as others)
230. So if a husband divorces his wife (irrevocably) he cannot
after that remarry her until after she has married another
husband and he has divorced her. In that case there is no blame
on either of them if they reunite provided they feel that they
can keep the limits ordained by Allah. Such are the limits
ordained by Allah which He makes plain to those who understand
231. When ye divorce women and they fulfil the term of their
(`Iddat) either take them back on equitable terms or set them
free on equitable terms; but do not take them back to injure them
or to take undue advantage; if anyone does that He wrongs his own
soul. Do not treat Allah's Signs as jest but solemnly rehearse
Allah's favors on you and the fact that He sent down to you the
Book and Wisdom for your instruction. And fear Allah and know
that Allah is well acquainted with all things
232. When ye divorce women and they fulfil the term of their
(`Iddat) do not prevent them from marrying their (former)
husbands if they mutually agree on equitable terms. This
instruction is for all amongst you who believe in Allah and the
Last Day. That is (the course making for) most virtue and purity
amongst you and Allah knows and ye know not
233. The mothers shall give suck to their offspring for two whole
years if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall
bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms. No
soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. No
mother shall be treated unfairly on account of her child nor
father on account of his child. An heir shall be chargeable in
the same way if they both decide on weaning by mutual consent and
after due consultation there is no blame on them. If ye decide on
a foster-mother for your offspring there is no blame on you
provided ye pay (the mother) what ye offered on equitable terms.
But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do
234. If any of you die and leave widows behind they shall wait
concerning themselves four months and ten days: when they have
fulfilled their term there is no blame on you if they dispose of
themselves in a just and reasonable manner. And Allah is well
acquainted with what ye do
235. There is no blame on you if ye make an offer of betrothal or
hold it in your hearts. Allah knows that ye cherish them in your
hearts: but do not make a secret contract with them except in
terms honorable nor resolve on the tie of marriage till the term
prescribed is fulfilled. And know that Allah knoweth what is in
your hearts and take heed of Him; and know that, Allah is Oft
Forgiving Most Forbearing 
236. There is no blame on you if ye divorce women before
consummation or the fixation of their dower; but bestow on them
(a suitable gift) the wealth  according to his means and the poor
according to his means; a gift of a reasonable amount is due from
those who wish to do the right thing
237. And if ye divorce them before consummation but after the
fixation of a dower for them then the half of the dower (is due
to them) unless they remit it. Or (the man's half) is remitted by
him in whose hands is the marriage tie; and the remission (of the
man's half) is the nearest to righteousness. And do not forget
liberality between yourselves. For Allah sees well all that ye do
238. Guard strictly your (habit of) prayers especially the middle
prayer and stand before Allah in a devout (frame of mind)
239. If ye fear (an enemy) pray on foot or riding (as may be most
convenient) but when ye are in security celebrate Allah's praises
in the manner He has taught you which ye knew not (before)
240. Those of you who die and leave widows should bequeath for
their widows a year's maintenance and residence; but if they
leave (the residence) there is no blame on you for what they do
with themselves provided it is reasonable and Allah is Exalted in
Power Wise
241. For divorced women maintenance (should be provided) on a
reasonable (scale). This is a duty on the righteous
242. Thus doth Allah make clear His Signs to you: in order that
ye may understand.
243. Didst thou not turn thy vision to those who abandoned their
homes though they were thousands (in number) for fear of death? 
Allah said to them: "Die."  Then He restored them to life. For
Allah is full of bounty to mankind but most of them are
ungrateful
244. Then fight in the cause of Allah and know that Allah heareth
and knoweth all things 
245. Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan which
Allah will double unto his credit and multiply many times?  It is
Allah that giveth : (you) want or plenty and to Him shall be your
return
246. Hast thou not turned thy vision to the chiefs of the
children of Israel after (the time of) Moses?  They said to a
Prophet (that was) among them:"Appoint for us a king that we may
fight in the cause of Allah. He said: "Is it not possible if ye
were commanded to fight that ye will not fight?"  They said: "How
could we refuse to fight in the cause of Allah seeing that we
were turned out of our homes and our families?" But when they
were commanded to fight they turned back except a small band
among ? them. But Allah has full knowledge of those who do wrong
247. Their Prophet said to them: "Allah hath appointed Talut as
king over you." They say: "How can he exercise authority over us
when we are better fitted than he to exercise authority and he is
not even gifted with wealth in abundance?"  He said: "Allah hath
chosen him above you and hath gifted him abundantly with
knowledge and bodily prowess; Allah granteth His authority to
whom He pleaseth. Allah careth for all and He knoweth all
things."
248. And (further) their Prophet said to them: "A sign of his
authority is that there shall come to you the Ark of the Covenant
with (an assurance) therein of security from your Lord and the
relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron
carried by angels. In this is a Symbol for "you if ye indeed have
faith."
249. When Talut set forth with the armies he said: "Allah will
test you at the stream; if any drinks of its water he goes not
with my army; only those who taste not of it go with me; a mere
sip out of the hand is excused." But they all drank of it except
a few. When they crossed the river he and the faithful ones with
him they said: "This day we cannot cope with Goliath and his
forces." But those who were convinced that they must meet Allah
said: "How oft by Allah's will hath a small force vanquished big
one?  Allah is with those who steadfastly persevere."
250. When they advanced to meet Goliath and his forces they
prayed: "Our Lord pour out constancy on us and make our steps
firm; help us against those that reject faith."
251. By Allah's will they routed them: and David slew Goliath;
and Allah gave him power and wisdom and taught him whatever
(else) He willed. And did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another the earth would indeed be full of mischief but
Allah is full of bounty to all the worlds 
252. These are the signs of Allah; We rehearse them to thee in
truth: verily thou art one of the apostles 
253. Those apostles We endowed with gifts some above others: to
one of them Allah spoke; others He raised to degrees (of honor);
to Jesus the son of Mary We gave clear (Signs) and strengthened
him with the Holy Spirit. If Allah had so willed succeeding
generations would not have fought among each other after clear
(Signs) had come to them but they (chose) to wrangle some
believing and others rejecting. If Allah had so willed they would
not have fought each other; but Allah fulfilleth His plan
254. O ye who believe! spend out of (the bounties) We have
provided for you before the day comes when no bargaining (will
avail) nor friendship nor intercession. Those who reject faith
they are the wrong-doers
255. Allah! there is no Allah but He the living the
Self-subsisting Eternal. No slumber can seize him nor sleep. His
are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can
intercede in His presence except as He permitteth?  He knoweth
what (appeareth to his creatures as) before or after or behind
them. Nor shall they compass aught of his knowledge except as He
willeth. His throne doth extend over the heavens and the earth
and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. For He
is the Most High the Supreme (in glory)
256. Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out
clear from error; whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath
grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold that never breaks. And
Allah heareth and knoweth all things 
257. Allah is the Protector of those who have faith: from the
depths of darkness He will lead them forth into light. Of those
who reject faith the patrons are the Evil Ones: from light they
will lead them forth into the depths of darkness. They will be
companions of the fire to dwell therein (for ever)
258. Hast thou not turned thy vision to one who disputed with
Abraham about his Lord because Allah had granted him power?
Abraham said: "My Lord is He Who Giveth life and death." He said:
"I give life and death." Said Abraham: "but it is Allah that
causeth the sun to rise from the East do thou then cause him to
rise from the West." Thus was he confounded who (in arrogance)
rejected faith. Nor doth Allah give guidance to a people unjust
259. Or (take) the similitude of one who passed by a hamlet all
in ruins to its roofs. He said: "Oh! how shall Allah bring it
(ever) to life after (this) its death?" But Allah caused him to
die for a hundred years then raised him up (again). He said: "How
long didst thou tarry (thus)?" He said: "(perhaps) a day or part
of a day." He said: "Nay thou hast tarried thus a hundred years;
but look at thy food and thy drink; they show no signs of age;
and look at thy donkey: and that We may make of thee a Sign unto
the people look further at the bones how We bring them together
and clothe them with flesh! When this was shown clearly to him he
said: "I know that Allah hath power over all things."
260. Behold! Abraham said: "My Lord! show me how thou givest life
to the dead. He said: "Dost thou not then believe?"  He said:
"Yea! but to satisfy my own understanding." He said: "Take four
birds; tame them to turn to thee; put a portion of them on every
hill and call to them; they will come to thee (flying) with
speed. Then know that Allah is Exalted in Power Wise."
261. The parable of those who spend their substance in the way of
Allah is that of a grain of corn: it groweth seven ears and each
ear hath a hundred grains. Allah giveth manifold increase to whom
He pleaseth; and Allah careth for all and He knoweth all things
262. Those who spend their substance in the cause of Allah and
follow not up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or
with injury for them their reward is with their Lord; on them
shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.
263. King words and the covering of faults are better than
charity followed by injury. Allah is free of all wants and he is
Most Forbearing
264. O ye who believe! cancel not your charity by reminders of
your generosity or by injury like those who spend their substance
to be seen of men but believe neither in Allah nor in the last
day. They are in Parable like a hard barren rock on which is a
little soil; on it falls heavy rain which leaves it (just) a bare
stone. They will be able to do nothing with aught they have
earned. And Allah guideth not those who reject faith
265. And the likeness of those who spend their substance seeking
to please Allah and to strengthen their souls is as a garden high
and fertile: heavy rain falls on it but makes it yield a double
increase of harvest and if it receives not heavy rain light
moisture sufficeth it. Allah seeth well whatever ye do
266. Does any of you wish that he should have a garden with
date-palms and vines and streams flowing underneath and all kinds
of fruit while he is stricken with old age and his children are
not strong (enough to look after themselves) that it should be
caught in a whirlwind with fire therein and be burnt up?  Thus
doth Allah make clear to you (His) signs; that ye may consider
267. O ye who believe! give of the good things which ye have
(honorably) earned and of the fruits of the earth which We have
produced for you and do not even aim at getting anything which is
bad in order that out of it ye may give away something when ye
yourselves would not receive it except with closed eyes. And know
that Allah is free of all wants and worthy of all praise 
268. The Evil One threatens you with poverty and bids you to
conduct unseemly. Allah promiseth you His forgiveness and
bounties and Allah careth for all and He knoweth all things
269. He granteth wisdom to whom He pleaseth; and he to whom
wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing; but
none will grasp the message but men of understanding 
270. And whatever ye spend in charity or devotion be sure Allah
knows it all. But the wrong-doers have no helpers 
271. If ye disclose (acts of) charity even so it is well but if
ye conceal them and make them reach those (really) in need that
is best for you: it will remove from you some of your (stains of)
evil. And Allah is well acquainted with what ye do 
272. It is not required of thee (O Apostles) to set them on the
right path but Allah sets on the right path whom He pleaseth.
Whatever of good ye give benefits your own souls and ye shall
only do so seeking the "Face" of Allah. Whatever good ye give,
shall be rendered back to you and ye shall not be dealt with
unjustly 
273. (Charity is) for those in need who in Allah's cause are
restricted (from travel) and cannot move about in the land
seeking (for trade or work). The ignorant man thinks because of
their modesty that they are free from want. Thou shalt know them
by their (unfailing) mark: they beg not importunately from all
and sundry. And whatever of good ye give be assured Allah knoweth
it well 
274. Those who (in charity) spend of their goods by night and by
day in secret and in public have their reward with their Lord: on
them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve
275. Those who devour usury will not stand except as stands one
whom the Evil One by his touch hath driven to madness. That is
because they say: "Trade is like usury but Allah hath permitted
trade and forbidden usury. Those who after receiving direction
from their Lord desist shall be pardoned for the past; their case
is for Allah (to judge); but those who repeat (the offence) are
companions of the fire: they will abide therein (for ever) 
276. Allah will deprive usury of all blessing but will give
increase for deed of charity: for He loveth not creatures
ungrateful and wicked
277. Those who believe and do deeds of righteousness and
establish regular prayers and regular charity will have their
reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear nor shall they
grieve
278. O ye who believe! fear Allah and give up what remains of
your demand for usury if ye are indeed believers 
279. If ye do it not take notice of war from Allah and his
Apostle: but if ye turn back ye shall have your capital sums;
deal not unjustly and ye shall not be dealt with unjustly 
280. If the debtor is in a difficulty grant him time till it is
easy for him to repay. but it ye remit if by way of charity that
is best for you if ye only knew 
281. And fear the day when ye shall be brought back to Allah.
Then shall every soul be paid what it earned and none shall be
dealt with unjustly 
282. O ye who believe! when ye deal with each other in
transactions involving future obligations in a fixed period of
time reduce them to writing. Let! a scribe write down faithfully
as between the parties: let not the scribe refuse to write as
Allah has taught him so let him write. Let him who incurs the
liability dictate but let him fear his Lord Allah and not
diminish aught of what he owes. If the party liable is mentally
deficient or weak or unable himself to dictate let his guardian
dictate faithfully. And get two witnesses out of your own men and
if there are not two men then a man and two women such as ye
choose for witnesses so that if one of them errs the other can
remind her. The witnesses should not refuse when they are called
on (for evidence). Disdain not to reduce to writing (your
contract) for a future period whether it be small or big: it is
juster in the sight of Allah more suitable as evidence and more
convenient to prevent doubts among yourselves; but if it be a
transaction which ye carry out on the spot among yourselves there
is no blame on you if ye reduce it not to writing. But take
witnesses whenever ye make a commercial contract; and let neither
scribe nor witness suffer harm. If ye do (such harm) it would be
wickedness in you. So fear Allah; for it is Allah that teaches
you. And Allah is well acquainted with all things
283. If ye are on a journey and cannot find a scribe a pledge
with possession (may serve the purpose). And if one of you
deposits a thing on trust with another let the trustee
(faithfully) discharge his trust and let him fear his Lord.
Conceal not evidence; for whoever conceals it his heart is
tainted with sin. And Allah knoweth all that ye do
284. To Allah belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth. 
Whether ye show what is in your minds or conceal it Allah calleth
you to account for it. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth and
punisheth whom He pleaseth. For Allah hath power over all things
285. The Apostle believeth in what hath been revealed to him from
his Lord as do the men of faith. Each one (of them) believeth in
Allah His angels His books and His Apostles "We make no
distinction (they say) between one and another of His Apostles."
And they say: "We hear and we obey; (We seek) Thy forgiveness Our
Lord and to Thee is the end of all journeys."
286. On no soul doth Allah place a burden greater than it can
bear.  It gets every good that it earns and it suffers every ill
that it earns. (Pray): "Our Lord! condemn us not if we forget or
fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which
Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord! lay not on us a
burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins
and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art our
Protector; help us against those who stand against faith."




#3. Al-i-Imran                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. A.L.M.
2. Allah! there is no god but He the Living the Self-Subsisting
Eternal
3. It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step) in truth the
Book confirming what went before it; and He sent down Law (Of
Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this as a guide to
mankind and He sent down the Criterion (of judgment between right
and wrong).
4. Then those who reject Faith in the Signs of Allah will suffer
the severest penalty and Allah is Exalted in Might Lord of
Retribution
5. From Allah verily nothing is hidden on earth or in the heavens
6. He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. There is
no god but He the Exalted in Might the Wise
7. He it is Who has sent down to thee the Book: in it are verses
basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they are the
foundation of the Book: others are allegorical. But those in
whose hearts is perversity follow the, part there of that is
allegorical seeking discord and searching for its hidden meanings
but no one knows its hidden meanings except Allah and those, I
who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in the
Book; the whole of it is from our Lord"; and none will grasp the
Message except men of understanding
8. "Our Lord!" (they say) "let not our hearts deviate now after
Thou hast guided us but grant us mercy from Thine own Presence;
for Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure
9. "Our Lord! Thou art He that will gather mankind together
against a day about which there is no doubt: for Allah never
fails in His promise
10. Those who reject faith neither their possessions nor their
(numerous) progeny will avail them aught against Allah: they are
themselves but fuel for the fire.
11. (Their plight will be) no better than that of the people of
Pharaoh and their predecessors: they denied Our Signs and Allah
called them to account for their sins. For Allah is strict in
punishment
12. Say to those who reject Faith: "Soon will ye be vanquished
and gathered together to hell an evil bed indeed (to lie on)!
13. "There has already been for you a Sign in the two armies that
met (in combat): one was fighting in the cause of Allah the other
resisting Allah these saw with their own eyes twice their number.
But Allah doth support with His aid whom He pleaseth. In this is
a warning for such as have eyes to see
14. Fair in the eyes of men is the love of things they covet:
women and sons; heaped-up hoards of gold and silver; horses
branded (for blood and excellence); and (wealth of) cattle and
well-tilled land. Such are the possessions of this world's life;
but in nearness to Allah is the best of the goals (to return to)
15. Say: shall I give you glad tidings of things far better than
those? For the righteous are gardens in nearness to their Lord
with rivers flowing beneath; therein is their eternal home; with
companions pure (and holy) and the good pleasure of Allah. For in
Allah's sight are (all) His servants
16. (Namely) those who say: "Our Lord! we have indeed believed:
forgive us then our sins and save us from the agony of the fire
17. Those who show patience firmness and self-control; who are
true (in word and deed); who worship devoutly; who spend (in the
way of Allah); and who pray for forgiveness in the early hours of
the morning
18. There is no god but He: that is the witness of Allah His
angels and those endued with knowledge standing firm on justice.
There is no god but He the Exalted in Power the Wise
19. The Religion before Allah is Islam (submission to His will):
nor did the people of the Book dissent therefrom except through
envy of each other after knowledge had come to them. But if any
deny the Signs of Allah Allah is swift in calling to account
20. So if they dispute with thee say: "I have submitted my whole
self to Allah and so have those who follow me." And say to the
people of the Book and to those who are unlearned: "Do ye (also)
submit yourselves?" If they do they are in right guidance but if
they turn back thy duty is to convey the Message; and in Allah's
sight are (all) His servants
21. As to those who deny the Signs of Allah and in defiance of
right slay the Prophets and slay those who teach just dealing
with mankind announce to them a grievous penalty
22. They are those whose works will bear no fruit in this world
and in the Hereafter nor will they have anyone to help
23. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have been given
a portion of the Book?  They are invited to the Book of Allah to
settle their dispute but a party of them turn back and decline
(the arbitration)
24. This because they say: "The fire shall not touch us but for a
few numbered days"; for their forgeries deceive them as to their
own religion
25. But how (will they fare) when We gather them together against
a day about which there is no doubt and each soul will be paid
out just what it has earned without (favor or injustice)?
26. Say: "O Allah! Lord of Power (and Rule) thou givest Power to
whom Thou pleasest and Thou strippest off power from whom Thou
pleasest thou enduest with honor whom thou pleasest and thou
bringest low whom Thou pleasest; in Thy hand is all Good. Verily
over all things thou hast power
27. "Thou causest the Night to gain on the Day and Thou causest
the Day to gain on the Night; Thou bringest the Living out of the
Dead and thou bringest the Dead out of the Living; and Thou
givest sustenance to whom Thou pleasest without measure."
28. Let not the believers take for friends or helpers unbelievers
rather than believers; if any do that in nothing will there be
help from Allah; except by way of precaution that ye may guard
yourselves from them. But Allah cautions you (to remember)
Himself for the final goal is to Allah.
29. Say: "Whether ye hide what is in your hearts or reveal it
Allah knows it all. He knows what is in the heavens and what is
on earth. And Allah has power over all things.
30. "On the day when every soul will be confronted with all the
good it has done and all the evil it has done it will wish there
were a great distance between it and its evil. But Allah cautions
you (to remember) Himself. And Allah is full of kindness to those
that serve Him.
31. Say: "If ye do love Allah follow me: Allah will love you and
forgive you your sins for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful."
32. Say: "Obey Allah and His Apostle"; but if they turn back
Allah loveth not those who reject Faith.
33. Allah did choose Adam and Noah the family of Abraham and the
family of Imran above all people.
34. Offspring one of the other; and Allah heareth and knoweth all
things.
35. Behold! a woman of Imran said: "O my Lord! I do dedicate unto
thee what is in my womb for Thy special service so accept this of
me for Thou hearest and knowest all things."
36. When she was delivered she said: "O my Lord! behold! I am
delivered of a female child!"  And Allah knew best what she
brought forth "and nowise is the male like the female. I have
named her Mary and I commend her and her offspring to Thy
protection from the Evil One the Rejected."
37. Right graciously did her Lord accept her: He made her grow in
purity and beauty; to the care of Zakariya was she assigned.
Every time that he entered (her) chamber to see her he found her
supplied with sustenance. He said: "O Mary! whence (comes) this
to you?"  She said: "From Allah: for Allah provides sustenance to
whom He pleases without measure."
38. There did Zakariya pray to his Lord saying: "O my Lord! grant
unto me from Thee a progeny that is pure; for Thou art He that
heareth prayer!"
39. While he was standing in prayer in the chamber the angels
called unto him: "Allah doth give thee glad tidings of Yahya
witnessing the truth of a Word from Allah and (be besides) noble
chaste and a Prophet of the (goodly) company of the righteous."
40. He said: "O my Lord! how shall I have a son seeing I am very
old and my wife is barren?"  "Thus" was the answer "doth Allah
accomplish what He willeth."
41. He said: "O my Lord! give me a sign!"  "Thy Sign" was the
answer "shall be that thou shalt speak to no man for three days
but with signals. Then celebrate the praises of thy Lord again
and again and glorify Him in the evening and in the morning."
42. Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and
purified thee; chosen thee above the women of all nations
43. "O Mary! worship thy Lord devoutly; prostrate thyself and bow
down (in prayer) with those who bow down."
44. This is part of the tidings of the things unseen which We
reveal unto thee (O Apostle!) by inspiration; thou wast not with
them when they cast lots with arrows as to which of them should
be charged with the care of Mary; nor wast thou with them when
they disputed (the point)
45. Behold! the angels said "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad
tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus the son
of Mary held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and of (the
company of) those nearest to Allah
46. "He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity
and he shall be (of the company) of the righteous."
47. She said: "O my Lord! how shall I have a son when no man hath
touched me?" He said: "Even so: Allah createth what He willeth;
when He hath decreed a plan He but saith to it `Be' and it is!
48. "And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom the Law and the
Gospel.
49. "And (appoint him) an Apostle to the Children of Israel (with
this message): I have come to you with a sign from your Lord in
that I make for you out of clay as it were the figure of a bird
and breathe into it and it becomes a bird by Allah's leave; and I
heal those born blind and the lepers and I quicken the dead by
Allah's leave; and I declare to you what ye eat and what ye store
in your houses. Surely therein is a Sign for you if ye did
believe.
50. "(I have come to you) to attest the Law which was before me
and to make lawful to you part of what was (before) forbidden to
you; I have come to you with a Sign from your Lord. So fear Allah
and obey me.
51. "It is Allah who is my Lord and your Lord; then worship Him.
This is a way that is straight."
52. When Jesus found unbelief on their part he said: "Who will be
my helpers to (the work of) Allah?"  Said the Disciples: "We are
Allah's helpers we believe in Allah and do thou bear witness that
we are Muslims
53. "Our Lord! we believe in what thou hast revealed and we
follow the Apostle; then write us down among those who bear
witness."
54. And (then unbelievers) plotted and planned and Allah too
planned and the best of planners is Allah
55. Behold! Allah said: "O Jesus! I will take thee and raise thee
to Myself and clear thee (of the falsehoods) of those who
blaspheme; I will make those who follow thee superior to those
who reject Faith to the Day of Resurrection; then shall ye all
return unto Me and I will judge between you of the matters
wherein ye dispute
56. "As to those who reject faith I will punish them with
terrible agony in this world and in the Hereafter nor will they
have anyone to help
57. "As to those who believe and work righteousness Allah will
pay them (in full) their reward; but Allah loveth not those who
do wrong
58. "This is what We rehearse unto thee of the Signs and the
Message of Wisdom."
59. This similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam: He
created him from dust then said to him: "Be" and he was
60. The truth (comes) from Allah alone; so be not of those who
doubt.
61. If anyone disputes in this matter with thee now after (full)
knowledge hath come to thee say: "Come! let us gather together
our sons and your sons our women and your women ourselves and
yourselves: then let us earnestly pray and invoke the curse of
Allah on those who lie!"
62. This is the true account: there is no god except Allah; and
Allah He is indeed the Exalted in Power the Wise.
63. But if they turn back Allah hath full knowledge of those who
do mischief
64. Say: "O people of the Book! come to common terms as between
us and you: that we worship none but Allah; that we associate no
partners with Him; that we erect not from among ourselves Lords
and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn back say: "Bear
witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah's will)."
65. Ye people of the Book! why dispute ye about Abraham when the
Law and the Gospel were not revealed till after him?  Have ye no
under- standing?
66. Ah! ye are those who fell to disputing (even) in matters of
which ye had some knowledge! but why dispute ye in matters of
which ye have no knowledge?  It is Allah Who knows and ye who
know not!
67. Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian but he was true in
faith and bowed his will to Allah's (which is Islam) and he
joined not gods with Allah.
68. Without doubt among men the nearest of kin to Abraham are
those who follow him as are also this Apostle and those who
believe; and Allah is the Protector of those who have faith
69. It is the wish of a section of the People of the Book to lead
you astray. But they shall lead astray (not you) but themselves
and they do not perceive!
70. Ye People of the Book!  Why reject ye the Signs of Allah of
which ye are (yourselves) witnesses?
71. Ye People of the Book!  Why do ye clothe truth with falsehood
and conceal the truth while ye have knowledge?
72. A section of the People of the Book say: "Believe in the
morning what is revealed to the believers but reject it at the
end of the day; perchance they may (themselves) turn back
73. "And believe no one unless he follows your religion." Say:
"True guidance is the guidance of Allah; (fear ye) lest a
revelation be sent to someone (else) like unto that which was
sent unto you. Or that those (receiving such revelation) should
engage you in argument before your Lord." Say: "All bounties are
in the hand of Allah: He granteth them to whom He pleaseth; and
Allah careth for all and He knoweth all things."
74. For His Mercy He specially chooseth whom He pleaseth: for
Allah is the Lord of bounties unbounded
75. Among the People of the Book are some who if entrusted with a
hoard of gold will (readily) pay it back; others who if entrusted
with a single silver coin will not repay it unless thou
constantly stoodest demanding because they say "There is no call
on us (to keep faith) with these ignorant (pagans)." But they
tell a lie against Allah and (well) they know it.
76. Nay. Those that keep their plighted faith and act aright
verily Allah loves those who act aright
77. As for those who sell the faith they owe to Allah and their
own plighted word for a small price they shall have no portion in
the hereafter: nor will Allah (deign to) speak to them or look at
them on the Day of Judgment nor will He cleanse them (of sin);
they shall have a grievous penalty
78. There is among them a section who distort the Book with their
tongues; (as they read) you would think it is a part of the Book
but it is no part of the Book; and they say "That is from Allah"
but it is not from Allah: it is they who tell a lie against Allah
and (well) they know it!
79. It is not (possible) that a man to whom is given the Book and
Wisdom and the prophetic office should say to people: "Be ye my
worshippers rather than Allah's; on the contrary (he would say):
"Be ye worshippers of Him Who is truly the Cherisher of all for
ye have taught the Book and ye have studied it earnestly."
80. Nor would he instruct you to take angels and prophets for
Lords and Patrons. What! Would he bid you to unbelief after ye
have bowed your will (to Allah in Islam)?
81. Behold! Allah took the covenant of the Prophets saying: "I
give you a Book and Wisdom; then comes to you an Apostle
confirming what is with you; do ye believe him and render him
help." Allah said: "Do ye agree and take this My Covenant as
binding on you?"  They said: "We agree." He said: "Then bear
witness and I am with you among the witnesses."
82. If any turn back after this they are perverted transgressors
83. Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?  While all
creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing or unwilling
bowed to His Will (accepted Islam) and to Him shall they all be
brought back.
84. Say: "We believe in Allah and in what has been revealed to us
and what was revealed to Abraham Isma`il Isaac Jacob and the
Tribes and in (Books) given to Moses Jesus and the Prophets from
their Lord; we make no distinction between one and another among
them and to Allah do we bow our will (in Islam)."
85. If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to
Allah) never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he
will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good)
86. How shall Allah guide those who reject faith after they
accepted it and bore witness that the Apostle was true and that
clear signs had come unto them? But Allah guides not a people
unjust
87. Of such the reward is that on them (rests) the curse of Allah
of His angels and of all mankind
88. In that will they dwell; nor will their penalty be lightened
nor respite be their (lot)
89. Except for those that repent (even) after that and make
amends: for verily Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
90. But those who reject faith after they accepted it and then go
on adding to their defiance of faith never will their repentance
be accepted; for they are those who have (of set purpose) gone
astray
91. As to those who reject faith and die rejecting never would be
accepted from any such as much gold as the earth contains though
they should offer it for ransom. For such is (in store) a penalty
grievous and they will find no helpers.

92. By no means shall ye attain righteousness unless ye give
(freely) of that I which ye love; and whatever ye give of a truth
Allah knoweth it well.
93. All food was lawful to the children of Israel except what
Israel made unlawful for itself before the Law (of Moses) was
revealed. Say: "Bring ye the Law and study it if ye be men of
truth."
94. If any after this invent a lie and attribute it to Allah they
are indeed unjust wrong-doers.
95. Say: "Allah speaketh the truth: follow the religion of
Abraham the sane in faith; he was not of the pagans."
96. The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at
Bakka full of blessing and of guidance for all kinds of beings
597. In it are signs manifest; (for example) the Station of
Abraham; whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto
is a duty men owe to Allah those who can afford the journey; but
if any deny faith Allah stands not in need of any of his
creatures
98. Say: "O people of the Book! why reject ye the signs of Allah
when Allah is Himself witness to all ye do?
99. Say: "O ye People of the Book! why obstruct ye those who
believe from the path of Allah seeking to make it crooked while
ye were yourselves witnesses (to Allah's Covenant)?  But Allah is
not unmindful of all that ye do."
100. O ye who believe! if ye listen to a faction among the People
of the Book they would (indeed) render you apostates after ye
have believed!
101. And how would ye deny faith while unto you are rehearsed the
Signs of Allah and among you lives the Apostle?  Whoever holds
firmly to Allah will be shown a way that is straight.
102. O ye who believe! fear Allah as He should be feared and die
not except in a state of Islam
103. And hold fast all together by the rope which Allah
(stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves; and
remember with gratitude Allah's favor on you; for ye were enemies
and He joined your hearts in love so that by His grace ye became
brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of fire and He
saved you from it. Thus doth Allah make his signs clear to you:
that ye may be guided
104. Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all
that is good enjoining what is right and forbidding what is
wrong; they are the ones to attain felicity
105. Be not like those who are divided amongst themselves and
fall into disputations after receiving clear signs; for them is a
dreadful penalty
106. On the day when some faces will be (lit up with) white and
some faces will be (in the gloom of) black; to those whose faces
will be black (will be said): "Did ye reject faith after
accepting it?  Taste then the penalty for rejecting faith
107. But those whose faces will be (lit with) white they will be
in (the light of) Allah's Mercy; therein to dwell (for ever)
108. These are the Signs of Allah: We rehearse them to thee in
truth: and Allah means no injustice to any of His creatures
109. To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth; to
Him do all questions go back (for decision)
110. Ye are the best of peoples evolved for mankind enjoining
what is right forbidding what is wrong and believing in Allah. If
only the People of the Book had faith it were best for them;
among them are some who have faith but most of them are perverted
transgressors
111. They will do you no harm barring a trifling annoyance; if
they come out to fight you they will show you their backs and no
help shall they get.
112. Shame is pitched over them (like a tent) wherever they are
found except when under a covenant (of protection) from Allah and
from men; they draw on themselves wrath from Allah and pitched
over them is (the tent of) destitution. This because they
rejected the signs of Allah and slew the prophets in defiance of
right; this because they rebelled and transgressed beyond bounds
113. Not all of them are alike: of the People of the book are a
portion that stand (for the right); they rehearse the signs of
Allah all night long and then prostrate themselves in adoration
114. They believe in Allah and the Last Day; they enjoin what is
right and forbid what is wrong; and they (hasten in emulation) in
(all) good works; they are in the ranks of the righteous
115. Of the good that they do nothing will be rejected of them;
for Allah knoweth well those that do right
116. Those who reject faith neither their possessions nor their
(numerous) progeny will avail them aught against Allah; they will
be companions of the fire dwelling therein (for ever)
117. What they spend in the life of this (material) world may be
likened to a wind which brings a nipping frost: it strikes and
destroys the harvest of men who have wronged their own souls; it
is not Allah that hath wronged them but they wrong themselves
118. O ye who believe! take not into your intimacy those outside
your ranks; they will not fail to corrupt you. They only desire
your ruin: rank hatred has already appeared from their mouths;
what their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain to you
the Signs if ye have wisdom
119. Ah! ye are those who love them but they love you not though
ye believe in the whole of the Book. When they meet you they say
"We believe"; but when they are alone they bite off the very tips
of their fingers at you in their rage. Say: "Perish in your rage;
Allah knoweth well all the secrets of the heart."
120. If aught that is good befalls you it grieves them; but if
some misfortune overtakes you they rejoice at it. But if ye are
constant and do right not the least harm will their cunning do to
you for Allah compasseth round about all that they do.
121. Remember that morning thou didst leave the household (early)
to post the faithful at their stations for battle: and Allah
heareth and knoweth all things
122. Remember two of your parties meditated cowardice; but Allah
was their Protector and in Allah should the faithful (ever) put
their trust
123. Allah had helped you at Badr when ye were a contemptible
little force then fear Allah; thus may ye show your gratitude
124. Remember thou saidst to the faithful: is it not enough for
you that Allah should help you with three thousand angels
(specially) sent down?
125. "Yea"  if ye remain firm and act aright even if the enemy
should rush here on you in hot haste your Lord would help you
with five thousand angels making a terrific onslaught
126. Allah made it but a message of hope for you; and an
assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except
from Allah the Exalted the Wise
127. That he might cut off a fringe of the unbelievers or expose
them to infamy and they should then be turned back frustrated of
their purpose
128. Not for thee (but for Allah) is the decision: whether He
turn in mercy to: them or punish them; for they are indeed
wrong-doers
129. To Allah belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth.
He forgivet whom He pleaseth and punisheth whom He pleaseth: but
Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
130. O ye who believe! devour not usury doubled and multiplied;
but fear Allah; that ye may (really) prosper
131. Fear the fire which is prepared for those who reject faith
132. And obey Allah and the Apostle; that ye may obtain mercy
133. Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your Lord and for
a garden whose width is that (of the whole) of the heavens and of
the earth prepared for the righteous
134. Those who spend (freely) whether in prosperity or in
adversity; who restrain anger and pardon (all) men; for Allah
loves those who do good
135. And those who having done something to be ashamed of or
wronged their own souls earnestly bring Allah to mind and ask for
forgiveness for their sins and who can forgive sins except Allah? 
And are never obstinate in persisting knowingly in (the wrong)
they have done
136. For such the reward is forgiveness from their Lord and
gardens with rivers flowing underneath an eternal dwelling; how
excellent a recompense for those who work (and strive)!
137. Many were the Ways of Life that have passed away before you:
travel through the earth and see what was the end of those who
rejected truth
138. Here is a plain statement to men a guidance and instruction
to those who fear Allah!
139. So lose not heart nor fall into despair: for ye must gain
mastery if ye are true in faith
140. If a wound hath touched you be sure a similar wound hath
touched the others. Such days (of varying fortunes) We give to
men and men by turns: that Allah may know those that believe and
that He may take to Himself from your ranks martyr-witnesses (to
Truth). And Allah loveth not those that do wrong
141. Allah's object also is to purge those that are true in faith
and to deprive of blessing those that resist faith 
142. Did ye think that ye would enter heaven without Allah
testing those of you who fought hard (in His cause) and remained
steadfast?
143. Ye did indeed wish for death before ye met him: now ye have
seen him with your own eyes (and ye flinch!)
144. Muhammad is no more than an Apostle: many were the Apostles
that passed away before him. If he died or were slain will ye
then turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his heels
not the least harm will he do to Allah; but Allah (on the other
hand) will swiftly reward those who (serve him) with gratitude
145. Nor can a soul die except by Allah's leave the term being
fixed as by writing. If any do desire a reward in this life We
shall give it to him; and if any do desire a reward in the
hereafter We shall give it to him. And swiftly shall We reward
those that (serve Us with) gratitude.
146. How many of the Prophets fought (in Allah's way) and with
them (fought) large bands of godly men?  But they never lost
heart if they met with disaster in Allah's way nor did they
weaken (in will) nor give in. And Allah loves those who are firm
and steadfast
147. All that they said was: "Our Lord! forgive us our sins and
anything we may have done that transgressed our duty; establish
our feet firmly and help us against those that resist faith."
148. And Allah gave them a reward in this world and the excellent
reward of the Hereafter. For Allah loveth those who do good.
149. O ye who believe! if ye obey the unbelievers they will drive
you back on your heels and ye will turn back (from faith) to your
own loss.
150. Nay Allah is your Protector and He is the best of helpers
151. Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the unbelievers
for that they joined companions with Allah for which He had sent
no authority: their abode will be the fire; and evil is the home
of the wrong- doers! 
152. Allah did indeed fulfil His promise to you when ye with His
permission were about to annihilate your enemy until ye flinched
and fell to disputing about the order and disobeyed it after He
brought you in sight (of the Booty) which ye covet. Among you are
some that hanker after this world and some that desire the
Hereafter. Then did He divert you from your foes in order to test
you but He forgave you: for Allah is full of grace to those who
believe.
153. Behold! ye were climbing up the high ground without even
casting a side glance at anyone and the Apostle in your rear was
calling you back. There did Allah give you one distress after
another by way of requital to teach you not to grieve for (the
booty) that had escaped you and for (the ill) that had befallen
you. For Allah is well aware of all that ye do.
154. After (the excitement) of the distress He sent down calm on
a band of you overcome with slumber while another band was
stirred to anxiety by their own feelings moved by wrong
suspicions of Allah suspicions due to ignorance. They said: "What
affair is this of ours?" say thou: "indeed this affair is wholly
Allah's." They hide in their minds what they dare not reveal to
thee. They say (to themselves): "If we had anything to do with
this affair we should not have been in the slaughter here." Say:
"Even if you had remained in your homes those for whom death was
decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their
death"; but (all this was) that Allah might test what is in your
breasts and purge what is in your hearts: for Allah knoweth well
the secrets of your hearts
155. Those of you who turned back on the day the two hosts met it
was Satan who caused them to fail because of some (evil) they had
done. But Allah has blotted out (their fault): for Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Forbearing
156. O ye who believe! be not like the unbelievers who say of
their brethren when they are travelling through the earth or
engaged in fighting: "If they had stayed with us they would not
have died or been slain. This that Allah may make it a cause of
sighs and regrets in their hearts. It is Allah that gives life
and death and Allah sees well all that ye do.
157. And if ye are slain or die in the way of Allah forgiveness
and mercy from Allah are far better than all they could amass
158. And if ye die or are slain Lo! it is unto Allah that ye are
brought together
159. It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently
with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted they would have
broken away from about thee; so pass over (their faults) and ask
for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs
(of moment). Then when thou hast taken a decision put thy trust
in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)
160. If Allah helps you none can overcome you: if He forsakes you
who is there after that that can help you?  In Allah then let
believers put their trust.
161. No prophet could (ever) be false to his trust. If any person
is so false He shall on the Day of Judgment restore what he
misappropriated; then shall every soul receive its due whatever
it earned and none shall be dealt with unjustly
162. Is the man who follows the good pleasure of Allah like the
man who draws on himself the wrath of Allah and whose abode is in
hell?  A woeful refuge!
163. They are in varying grades in the sight of Allah; and Allah
sees well all that they do
164. Allah did confer a great favor on the believers when He sent
among them  an Apostle from among themselves rehearsing unto them
the Signs of Allah sanctifying them and instructing them in
Scripture and Wisdom while before that they had been in manifest
error
165. What! when a single disaster smites you although ye smote
(your enemies) with one twice as great do ye say? "Whence is
this?"  Say (to them): "It is from yourselves: for Allah hath
power over all things"
166. What ye suffered on the day the two armies met was with the
leave of Allah in order that He might test the believers
167. And the Hypocrites also. These were told: "Come fight in the
way of Allah or (at least) drive (the foe from your city)." They
say: "had we known how to fight we should certainly have followed
you. They were that day nearer to unbelief than to faith saying
with their lips what was not in their hearts. But Allah hath full
knowledge of all they conceal
168. (They are) the ones that say (of their brethren slain) while
they themselves sit (at ease): "If only they had listened to us
they would not have been slain." Say: "Avert death from your own
selves if ye speak the truth."
169. Think not of those who are slain in Allah's way as dead. Nay
they live finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord
170. They rejoice in the bounty provided by Allah: and with
regard to those left behind who have not yet joined them (in
their bliss) the (martyrs) glory in the fact that on them is no
fear nor have they (cause to) grieve
171. They glory in the Grace and the Bounty from Allah and in the
fact that Allah suffereth not the reward of the faithful to be
lost (in the least)
172. Of those who answered the call of Allah and the Apostle even
after being wounded those who do right and refrain from wrong
have a great reward
173. Men said to them: "A great army is gathering against you":
and frightened them: but it (only) increased their faith. They
said: "For us Allah sufficeth and He is the best disposer of
affairs
5174. And they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah: no harm
ever touched them; for they followed the good pleasure of Allah:
and Allah is the Lord of bounties unbounded
175. It is only the Evil One that suggests to you the fear of his
votaries: be ye not afraid of them but fear Me if ye have faith
176. Let not those grieve thee who rush headlong into unbelief:
not the least harm will they do to Allah: Allah's plan is that He
will give them no portion in the Hereafter but a severe
punishment
177. Those who purchase unbelief at the price of faith not the
least harm will? they do to Allah but they will have a grievous
punishment
178. Let not the Unbelievers think that our respite to them is
good for themselves: We grant them respite that they may grow in
their iniquity: but they will have a shameful punishment
179. Allah will not leave the believers in the state in which ye
are now until He separates what is evil from what is good. Nor
will He disclose to you the secrets of the Unseen. But He chooses
of his Apostles (for the purpose) whom He pleases. So believe in
Allah and His Apostles: and if ye believe and do right ye have a
reward without measure
180. And let not those who covetously withhold of the gifts which
Allah hath given them of His Grace think that it is good for
them: nay it will be the worse for them: soon shall the things
which they covetously withheld be tied to their necks like a
twisted collar on the Day of Judgment. To Allah belongs the
heritage of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is well
acquainted with all that ye do
181. Allah hath heard the taunt of those who say: "Truly Allah is
indigent and we are rich!." We shall certainly record their word
and (their act) of slaying the Prophets in defiance of right and
We shall say: "Taste ye the penalty of the Scorching Fire!
182. "This is because of the (unrighteous deeds) which your hands
sent on before ye: for Allah never harms those who serve Him."
183. They (also) said: "Allah took our promise not to believe in
an Apostle unless He showed us a sacrifice consumed by fire (from
heaven)." Say: "There came to you Apostles before me with clear
signs and even with what ye ask for: why then did ye slay them if
ye speak the truth?

184. Then if they reject thee so were rejected Apostles before
thee who came with clear Signs Books of dark prophecies and the
Book of enlightenment
185. Every soul shall have a taste of death: and only on the Day
of Judgment shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who
is saved far from the fire and admitted to the garden will have
attained the object (of life): for the life of this world is but
goods and chattels of deception
186. Ye shall certainly be tried and tested in your possessions
and in your personal selves; and ye shall certainly hear much
that will grieve you from those who received the Book before you
and from those who worship many gods. But if ye persevere
patiently and guard against evil then that will be a determining
factor in all affairs
187. And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the
Book to make it known and clear to mankind and not to hide it;
but they threw it away behind their backs and purchased with it
some miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made!
188. Think not that those who exult in what they have brought
about and love to be praised for what they have not done think
not that they can escape the penalty. For them is a penalty
grievous indeed
189. To Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the
earth; and Allah hath power over all things
190. Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the
alternation of night and day there are indeed Signs for men of
understanding
191. Men who celebrate the praises of Allah standing sitting and
lying down on their sides and contemplate the (wonders of)
creation in the heavens and the earth (with the thought): "Our
Lord! not for naught hast thou created (all) this! Glory to thee!
give us salvation from the penalty of the fire
192. "Our Lord! any whom thou dost admit to the fire truly thou
coverest with shame and never will wrong-doers find any helpers!
193. "Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling (us) to
faith 'Believe ye in the Lord' and we have believed. Our Lord!
forgive us our sins blot out from us our iniquities and take to
thyself our souls in the company of the righteous
194. "Our Lord! grant us what Thou didst promise unto us through
thine Apostles and save us from shame on the Day of Judgment: for
thou never breakest Thy promise."
195. And their Lord hath accepted of them and answered them:
"Never will I suffer to be lost the work of any of you be he male
or female: ye are members one of another; those who have left
their homes or been driven out therefrom or suffered harm in My
cause or fought or been slain verily I will blot out from them
their iniquities and admit them into gardens with rivers flowing
beneath; a reward from the presence of Allah and from His
presence is the best of rewards."
196. Let not the strutting about of the unbelievers through the
land deceive thee:
197. Little is it for enjoyment; their ultimate abode is Hell:
what an evil bed (to lie on)!
198. On the other hand for those who fear their Lord are gardens
with rivers flowing beneath therein are they to dwell (for ever)
a gift from the presence of Allah and that which is in the
presence of Allah is the best (bliss) for the righteous
199. And there are certainly among the people of the Book those
who believe in Allah in the revelation to you and in the
revelation to them bowing in humility to Allah: they will not
sell the signs of Allah for a miserable gain! for them is a
reward with their Lord and Allah is swift in account
200. O ye who believe! persevere in patience and constancy: vie
in such perseverance; strengthen each other; and fear Allah; that
ye may prosper




#4. Nisaa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. O mankind! reverence your Guardian-Lord Who created you from a
single person created of like nature his mate and from them twain
scattered (like seeds) countless men and women; reverence Allah
through Whom ye demand your mutual (rights) and (reverence) the
wombs (that bore you): for Allah ever watches over you
2. To orphans restore their property (when they reach their age)
nor substitute (your) worthless things for (their) good ones; and
devour not their substance (by mixing it up) with your own. For
this is indeed a great sin
3. If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the
orphans marry women of your choice two or three or four; but if
ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them) then
only one or (a captive) that your right hands possess. That will
be more suitable to prevent you from doing injustice 
4. And give the women (on marriage) their dower as a free gift;
but if they of their own good pleasure remit any part of it to
you take it and enjoy it with right good cheer
5. To those weak of understanding make not over your property
which Allah hath made a means of support for you but feed and
clothe them therewith and speak to them words of kindness and
justice
6. Make trial of orphans until they reach the age of marriage; if
then ye find sound judgment in them release their property to
them; but consume it not wastefully nor in haste against their
growing up. If the guardian is well-off let him claim no
remuneration but if he is poor let him have for himself what is
just and reasonable. When ye release their property to them take
witnesses in their presence: but all-sufficient is Allah in
taking account
7. From what is left by parents and those nearest related there
is a share for men and a share for women whether the property be
small or large a determinate share
8. But if at the time of division other relatives of orphans or
poor are present feed them out of the (property) and speak to
them words of kindness and justice
9. Let those (disposing of an estate) have the same fear in their
minds as they would have for their own if they had left a
helpless family behind: let them fear Allah and speak words of
appropriate (comfort)
10. Those who unjustly eat up the property of orphans eat up a
fire into their: own bodies: they will soon be enduring a blazing
fire!
11. Allah (thus) directs you as regards your children's
(inheritance): to the male a portion equal to that of two
females: if only daughters two or more their share is two-thirds
of the inheritance; if only one her share is a half. For parents
a sixth share of the inheritance to each if the deceased left
children; if no children and the parents are the (only) heirs the
mother has a third; if the deceased left brothers (or sisters)
the mother has a sixth. (The distribution in all cases is) after
the payment of legacies and debts. Ye know not whether your
parents or your children are nearest to you in benefit. These are
settled portions ordained by Allah and Allah is All-Knowing
All-Wise
12. In what your wives leave your share is a half if they leave
no child; but if they leave a child ye get a fourth; after
payment of legacies and debts. In what ye leave their share is a
fourth if ye leave no child; but if ye leave a child they get an
eighth; after payment of legacies and debts. If the man or woman
whose inheritance is in question has left neither ascendants nor
descendants but has left a brother or a sister each one of the
two gets a sixth; but if more than two they share in a third;
after payment of legacies and debts; so that no loss is caused
(to anyone). Thus is it ordained by Allah and Allah is
All-Knowing Most Forbearing
13. Those are limits set by Allah: those who obey Allah and His
Apostle will be admitted to Gardens with rivers flowing beneath
to abide therein (for ever) and that will be the Supreme
achievement
14. But those who disobey Allah and His Apostle and transgress
His limits will be admitted to a fire to abide therein: and they
shall have a humiliating punishment
15. If any of your women are guilty of lewdness take the evidence
of four (reliable) witnesses from amongst you against them; and
if they testify confine them to houses until death do claim them
or Allah ordain for them some (other) way 
16. If two men among you are guilty of lewdness punish them both.
If they repent and amend leave them alone; for Allah is
Oft-returning Most Merciful
17. Allah accepts the repentance of those who do evil in
ignorance and repent soon afterwards; to them will Allah turn in
mercy; for Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.
18. Of no effect is the repentance of those who continue to do
evil until death faces one of them and he says "Now have I
repented indeed"; nor of those who die rejecting faith: for them
have We prepared a punishment most grievous
19. O ye who believe! ye are forbidden to inherit women against
their will. Nor should ye treat them with harshness that ye may
take away part of the dower ye have given them except where they
have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live with them
on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a dislike to them
it may be that ye dislike a thing; and Allah brings about through
it a great deal of good
20. But if ye decide to take one wife in place of another even if
ye had given the latter a whole treasure for dower take not the
least bit of it back: would ye take it by slander and a manifest
wrong? 
21. And how could ye take it when ye have gone in unto each other
and they have taken from you a solemn covenant?
22. And marry not women whom your fathers married except what is
past: it was shameful and odious an abominable custom indeed
23. Prohibited to you (for marriage) are: your mother daughters
sisters father's sisters mother's sisters; brother's daughters
sister's daughters foster-mothers (who gave you suck)
foster-sisters; your wives' mothers; your step-daughters under
your guardianship born of your wives to whom ye have gone in no
prohibition if ye have not gone in; (those who have been) wives
of your sons proceeding from your loins; and two sisters in
wedlock at one and the same time except for what is past; for
Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
24. Also (prohibited are) women already married except those whom
your right hands possess. Thus hath Allah ordained (prohibitions)
against you: except for these all others are lawful provided ye
seek (them in marriage) with gifts from your property desiring
chastity not lust. Seeing that ye derive benefit from them give
them their dowers (at least) as prescribed; but if after a dower
is prescribed ye agree mutually (to vary it) there is no blame on
you and Allah is All- Knowing All-Wise
25. If any of you have not the means wherewith to wed free
believing women they may wed believing girls from among those
whom your right hands possess: and Allah hath full knowledge
about your faith. Ye are one from another: wed them with the
leave of their owners and give them their dowers according to
what is reasonable: they should be chaste not lustful nor taking
paramours: when they are taken in wedlock if they fall into shame
their punishment is half that for free women. This (permission)
is for those among you who fear sin; but it is better for you
that ye practice self-restraint: and Allah is Oft-forgiving Most
Merciful.
26. Allah doth wish to make clear to you and to show you the
ordinances of those before you; and (He doth wish to) turn to you
(in Mercy): and Allah is All-Knowing All-Wise
27. Allah doth wish to turn to you but the wish of those who
follow their lusts is that ye should turn away (from Him) far far
away
28. Allah doth wish to lighten your (difficulties): for man was
created weak (in flesh)
29. O ye who believe! eat not up your property among yourselves
in vanities: but let there be amongst you traffic and trade by
mutual good-will: nor kill (or destroy) yourselves: for verily
Allah hath been to you Most Merciful
30. If any do that in rancor and injustice soon shall We cast
them into the fire: and easy it is for Allah
31. If ye (but) eschew the most heinous of the things which ye
are forbidden to do We shall expel out of you all the evil in you
and admit you to a Gate of great honor
32. And in no wise covet those things in which Allah hath
bestowed his gifts more freely on some of you than on others: to
men is allotted what they earn and to women what they earn: but
ask Allah of His bounty: for Allah hath full knowledge of all
things
33. To (benefit) everyone We have appointed sharers and heirs to
property left by parents and relatives. To those also to whom
your right hand was pledged give their due portion: for truly
Allah is Witness to all things
34. Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because Allah
has given the one more (strength) than the other and because they
support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are
devoutly obedient and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah
would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear
disloyalty and ill-conduct admonish them (first) (next) refuse to
share their beds (and last) beat them (lightly); but if they
return to obedience seek not against them means (of annoyance):
for Allah is Most High Great (above you all)
35. If ye fear a breach between them twain appoint (two) arbiters
one from his family and the other from hers; if they wish for
peace Allah will cause their reconciliation: for Allah hath full
knowledge and is acquainted with all things
36. Serve Allah and join not any partners with Him: and do good
to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbors who are near
neighbors who are strangers the companion by your side the
way-farer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess: for Allah
loveth not the arrogant the vainglorious;
37. (Nor) those who are niggardly or enjoin niggardliness on
others or hide the bounties which Allah hath bestowed on them;
for We have prepared for those who resist faith a punishment that
steeps them in contempt
38. (Nor) those who spend of their substance to be seen of men
but have no faith in Allah and the Last Day: if any take the Evil
One for their intimate what a dreadful intimate he is!
39. And what burden were it on them if they had faith in Allah
and in the Last Day and they spent out of what Allah hath given
them for sustenance?  For Allah hath full Knowledge of them
40. Allah is never unjust in the least degree: if there is any
good (done) He doubleth it and giveth from His own presence a
great reward
41. How then if We brought from each people a witness and We
brought thee as witness against these people!
42. On that day those who reject faith and disobey the Apostle
will wish that the earth were made one with them: but never will
they hide a single fact from Allah!
43. O ye who believe! approach not prayers with a mind befogged
until ye can understand all that ye say nor in a state of
ceremonial impurity (except when travelling on the road) until
after washing your whole body if ye are ill or on a journey or
one of you cometh from offices of nature or ye have been in
contact with women and ye find no water then take for yourselves
clean sand or earth and rub therewith your faces and hands. For
Allah doth blot out sins and forgive again and again
44. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who were given a
portion of the Book?  They traffic in error and wish that ye
should lose the right path.
45. But Allah hath full knowledge of your enemies: Allah is
enough for a protector and Allah is enough for a Helper
46. Of the Jews there are those who displace words from their
(right) places and say: "We hear and we disobey"; and "Hear what
is not heard": and "Ra`ina"; with a twist of their tongues and a
slander to faith. If only they had said: "We hear and we obey";
and "Do hear"; and "Do look at us": it would have been better for
them and more proper; but Allah hath cursed them for their
unbelief; and but few of them will believe
47. O ye people of the Book! believe in what We have (now)
revealed confirming what was (already) with you before We change
the face and fame of some (of you) beyond all recognition and
turn them hindwards or curse them as We cursed the
Sabbath-breakers: for the decision of Allah must be carried       
out
48. Allah forgiveth not that partners should be set up with him;
but He forgiveth anything else to whom He pleaseth; to set up
partners with Allah is to devise a sin most heinous indeed
49. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who claim sanctity
for themselves?  Nay but Allah doth sanctify whom He pleaseth but
never will they fail to receive justice in the least little thing
50. Behold! how they invent a lie against Allah! but that by
itself is a manifest sin!
51. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who were given a
portion of the Book?  They believe in sorcery and evil and say to
the unbelievers that they are better guided in the (right) way
than the believers!
52. They are (men) whom Allah hath cursed: and those whom Allah
hath cursed thou wilt find have no one to help
53. Have they a share in dominion or power?  Behold they give not
a farthing to their fellow-men!
54. Or do they envy mankind for what Allah hath given them of His
bounty? But We had already given the people of Abraham the Book
and Wisdom and conferred upon them a great kingdom
55. Some of them believed and some of them averted their faces
from him: and enough is hell for a burning fire
56. Those who reject Our Signs We shall soon cast into the fire:
as often as their skins are roasted through We shall change them
for fresh skins that they may taste the penalty: for Allah is
Exalted in Power Wise
57. But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness We shall
soon admit to gardens with rivers flowing beneath their eternal
home: therein shall they have companions pure and holy: We shall
admit them to shades cool and ever deepening
58. Allah doth command you to render back your trusts to those to
whom they are due; and when ye judge between man and man that ye
judge with justice: verily how excellent is the teaching which He
giveth you! for Allah is He who heareth and seeth all things
59. O ye who believe! obey Allah and obey the Apostle and those
charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything among
yourselves refer it to Allah and His Apostle if ye do believe in
Allah and the Last Day: that is best and most suitable for final
determination
60. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who declare that
they believe in the revelations that have come to thee and to
those before thee? Their (real) wish is to resort together for
judgment (in their disputes) to the Evil One though they were
ordered to reject him. But Satan's wish is to lead them astray
far away (from the Right)
61. When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed
and to the Apostle": thou seest the Hypocrites avert their faces
from thee in disgust
62. How then when they are seized by misfortune because of the
deeds which their hands have sent forth?  Then they come to thee
swearing by Allah: "We meant no more than good-will and
conciliation!
63. Those men Allah knows what is in their hearts; so keep clear
of them but admonish them and speak to them a word to reach their
very souls
64. We sent not an Apostle but to be obeyed in accordance with
the will of Allah. If they had only when they were unjust to
themselves come unto thee and asked Allah's forgiveness and the
Apostle had asked forgiveness for them they would have found
Allah indeed Oft-Returning most Merciful
65. But no by thy Lord they can have no (real) Faith until they
make thee judge in all disputes between them and find in their
souls no resistance against thy decisions but accept them with
the fullest conviction
66. If We had ordered them to sacrifice their lives or to leave
their homes very few of them would have done it: but if they had
done what they were (actually) told it would have been best for
them and would have gone farthest to strengthen their (faith)
67. And We should then have given them from Our Presence a great
reward
68. And We should have shown them the Straight Way
69. All who obey Allah and the Apostle are in the company of
those on whom is the Grace of Allah of the Prophets (who teach)
the sincere (lovers of truth) the witnesses (who testify) and the
righteous (who do good): ah! what a beautiful fellowship!
70. Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it that
Allah knoweth all
71. O ye who believe! take your precautions and either go forth
in parties orgo forth all together
72. There are certainly among you men who would tarry behind: if
a misfortune befalls you. They say: "Allah did favor us in that
we were not present among them."
73. But if good fortune comes to you from Allah they would be
sure to say as if there had never been ties of affection between
you and them "Oh! I wish I had been with them; a fine thing
should I then have made of it!"
74. Let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of
this world for the Hereafter to him who fighteth in the cause of
Allah whether he is slain or gets victory soon shall We give him
a reward of great (value)
75. And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of
those who being weak are ill-treated (and oppressed)?  Men women
and children whose cry is: "Our Lord! rescue us from this town
whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from Thee one who
will protect; and raise for us from Thee one who will help!."
76. Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah and those who
reject faith fight in the cause of evil: so fight ye against the
friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan
77. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who were told to
hold back their hands (form fight) but establish regular prayers
and spend in regular charity?  When (at length) the order for
fighting was issued to them behold! a section of them feared men
as or even more than they should have feared Allah: they say:
"Our Lord! why hast Thou ordered us to fight? Wouldst Thou not
grant us respite to our (natural) term near (enough)?" Say:
"Short is the enjoyment of this world: the Hereafter is the best
for those who do right: never will ye be dealt with unjustly
inthe very least!
78. "Wherever ye are death will find you out even if ye are in
towers built up strong and high!"  If some good befalls them they
say "This is from Allah"; but if evil they say "this is from
thee" (O Prophet). "Say: "All things are from Allah. But what
hath come to these people that they fail to understand a single
fact?
79. Whatever good (O man!) happens to thee is from Allah; but
whatever evil happens to thee is from thy (own) soul. And We have
sent thee as an Apostle to (instruct) mankind: and enough is
Allah for a witness
80. He who obeys the Apostle obeys Allah: but if any turn away We
have not sent thee to watch over their (evil deeds)
81. They have "Obedience" on their lips; but when they leave thee
a section of them meditate all night on things very different
from what thou tellest them but Allah records their nightly
(plots): so keep clear of them and put thy trust in Allah; and
enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs
82. Do they not consider the Qur'an (with care)? Had it been from
other than Allah they would surely have found therein much
discrepancy
83. When there comes to them some matter touching (public) safety
or fear they divulge it. If they had only referred it to the
Apostle or to those charged with authority among them the proper
investigators would have tested it from them (direct). Were it
not for the Grace and Mercy of Allah unto you all but a few of
you would have fallen into the clutches of Satan
84. Then fight in Allah's cause thou art held responsible only
for thyself and rouse the believers. It may be that Allah will
restrain the fury of the unbelievers: for Allah is the strongest
in might and in punishment
85. Whoever recommends and helps a good cause becomes a partner
therein: and whoever recommends and helps an evil cause shares in
its burden: and Allah hath power over all things
86. When a (courteous) greeting is offered you meet it with a
greeting still more courteous (at least) of equal courtesy. Allah
takes careful account of all things
87. Allah! there is no god but He: of a surety He will gather you
together against the Day of Judgment about which there is no
doubt. And whose word can be truer than Allah's.
88. Why should ye be divided into two parties about the
hypocrites?  Allah hath upset them for their (evil) deeds. Would
ye guide those whom Allah hath thrown out of the way?  For those
whom Allah hath thrown out of the way never shalt thou find the
way
89. They but wish that ye should reject faith as they do and thus
be on the same footing (as they): but take not friends from their
ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (from what is
forbidden). But if they turn renegades seize them and slay them
wherever ye find them? and (in any case) take no friends or
helpers from their ranks
90. Except those who join a group between whom and you there is a
treaty (of peace) or those who approach you with hearts
restraining them from fighting you as well as fighting their own
people. If Allah had pleased He could have given them power over
you and they would have fought you: therefore if they withdraw
from you but fight you not and (instead) send you (guarantees of)
peace then Allah hath opened no way for you (to war against them)
91. Others you will find that wish to gain your confidence as
well as that of their people: every time they are sent back to
temptation they succumb thereto: if they withdraw not from you
nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their
hands seize them and slay them. Wherever ye get them: in their
case We have provided you with a clear argument against them
92. Never should a believer kill a believer; but (if it so
happens) by mistake (compensation is due): if one (so) kills a
believer it is ordained that he should free a believing slave and
pay compensation to the deceased's family unless they remit it
freely. If the deceased belonged to a people at war with you and
he was a believer the freeing of a believing slave (is enough).
If he belonged to a people with whom ye have a treaty of mutual
alliance compensation should be paid to his family and a
believing slave be freed. For those who find this beyond their
means (is prescribed) a fast for two months running: by way of
repentance to Allah: for Allah hath all knowledge and all wisdom
93. If a man kills a believer intentionally his recompense is
Hell to abide therein (for ever): and the wrath and the curse of
Allah are upon him and a dreadful penalty is prepared for him
94. O ye who believe! when ye go abroad in the cause of Allah
investigate carefully and say not to anyone who offers you a
salutation: "Thou art none of a believer!"  Coveting the
perishable goods of this life: with Allah are profits and spoils
abundant. Even thus were ye yourselves before till Allah
conferred on you His favors: therefore carefully investigate for
Allah is well aware of all that ye do
95. Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive
no hurt and those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with
their goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher
to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than
to those who sit (at home): unto all (in faith) hath Allah
promised good: but those who strive and fight hath He
distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special reward
96. Ranks specially bestowed by Him and Forgiveness and Mercy.
For Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
97. When angels take the souls of those who die in sin against
their souls they say: "In what (plight) were ye?"  They reply:
"Weak and oppressed were we in the earth." They say: "Was not the
earth of Allah spacious enough for you to move yourselves away
(from evil)?"  Such men will find their abode in Hell what an
evil refuge!
98. Except those who are (really) weak and oppressed men women
and children who have no means in their power nor (a guide-post)
to direct their way
99. For these there is hope that Allah will forgive: for Allah
doth blot out (sins) and forgive again and again
100. He who forsakes his home in the cause of Allah finds in the
earth many a refuge wide and spacious: should he die as a refugee
from home for Allah and his Apostle his reward becomes due and
sure with Allah: and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
101. When ye travel through the earth there is no blame on you if
ye shorten  your prayers for fear the unbelievers may attack you:
for the unbelievers are unto you open enemies
102. When thou (O Apostle) art with them and standest to lead
them in prayer let one party of them stand up (in prayer) with
thee taking their arms with them: when they finish their
prostrations let them take their positions in the rear and let
the other party come up which hath not yet prayed and let them
pray with thee taking all precautions and bearing arms: the
unbelievers wish if ye were negligent of your arms and your
baggage to assault you in a single rush but there is no blame on
you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of rain
or because ye are ill; but take (every) precaution for
yourselves. For the unbelievers Allah hath prepared a humiliating
punishment
103. When ye pass (congregational) prayers celebrate Allah's
praises standing sitting down or lying down on your sides; but
when ye are free from danger set up regular prayers: for such
prayers are enjoined on believers at stated times
104. And slacken not in following up the enemy: if ye are
suffering hardships hey are suffering similar hardships; but ye
have hope from Allah while they have none. And Allah is full of
knowledge and wisdom
105. We have sent down to thee the Book in truth that thou
mightest judge between men as guided by Allah: so be not (used)
as an advocate by those who betray their trust
106. But seek the forgiveness of Allah; for Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
107. Contend not on behalf of such as betray their own souls: for
Allah loveth not one given to perfidy and crime
108. They may hide (their crimes) from men but they cannot hide
(them) from Allah seeing that He is in their midst when they plot
by night in words that He cannot approve: and Allah doth compass
round all that they do
109. Ah! these are the sort of men on whose behalf ye may contend
in this world; but who will contend with Allah on their behalf on
the Day of Judgment or who will carry their affairs through?
110. If anyone does evil or wrongs his own soul but afterwards
seeks Allah's forgiveness he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful
111. And if anyone earns sin he earns it against his own soul:
for Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom
112. But if anyone earns a fault or a sin and throws it on to one
that is innocent He carries (on himself) (both) a falsehood and a
flagrant sin
113. But for the Grace of Allah to thee and His Mercy a party of
them would certainly have plotted to lead thee astray. But (in
fact) they will only lead their own souls astray and to thee they
can do no harm in the least. For Allah hath sent down to thee the
Book and wisdom and taught thee what thou knewest not (before);
and great is the grace of Allah unto thee
114. In most of their secret talks there is no good: but if one
exhorts to a deed of charity or justice or conciliation between
men (secrecy is permissible): to him who does this seeking the
good pleasure of Allah We shall soon give a reward of the highest
(value)
115. If anyone contends with the Apostle even after guidance has
been plainly conveyed to him and follows a path other than that
becoming to men of faith We shall leave him in the path he has
chosen and land him in Hell what an evil refuge?  
116. Allah forgiveth not (the sin of) joining other gods with
Him: but He forgiveth whom He pleaseth other sins than this: one
who joins other godsa with Allah hath strayed far far away (from
the right)
117. (The pagans) leaving Him call but upon female deities: they
call but upon Satan the persistent rebel!
118. Allah did curse him but he said: "I will take of Thy
servants a portion marked off
119. "I will mislead them and I will create in them false
desires; I will order them to slit the ears of cattle and to
deface the (fair) nature created by Allah." Whoever forsaking
Allah takes Satan for a friend hathd of a surety suffered a loss
that is manifest
120. Satan makes them promises and creates in them false desires;
but Satan's promises are nothing but deception
121. They (his dupes) will have their dwelling in hell and from
it they will find no way of escape
122. But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness We shall
soon admit them to gardens with rivers flowing beneath to dwell
therein for ever. Allah's promise is the truth and whose word can
be truer than Allah's?
123. Not your desires nor those of the people of the Book (can
prevail) whoever works evil will be requited accordingly. Nor
will he find besides Allah any protector or helper
124. If any do deeds of righteousness be they male or female and
have faith they will enter heaven and not the least injustice
will be done to them
125. Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole
self to Allah does good and follows the way of Abraham the true
in faith? For Allah did take Abraham for a friend
126. But to Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth:
and He it is that encompasseth all things
127. They ask thy instruction concerning the women. Say: Allah
doth instruct you about them: and (remember) what hath been
rehearsed unto you in the Book concerning the orphans of women to
whom ye give not the portions prescribed and yet whom ye desire
to marry as also concerning the children who are weak and
oppressed: that ye stand firm for justice to orphans. There is
not a good deed which ye do but Allah is well-acquainted
therewith
128. If a wife fears cruelty or desertion on her husband's part
there is no blame on them if they arrange an amicable settlement
between themselves; and such settlement is best; even though
men's souls are swayed by greed. But if ye do good and practice
self-restraint Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do
129. Ye are never able to be fair and just as between women even
if it is your ardent desire: but turn not away (from a woman)
altogether so as to leaven her (as it were) hanging (in the air).
If ye come to a friendly understanding and practice
self-restraint Allah is Oft- Forgiving Most Merciful
130. But if they disagree (and must part) Allah will provide
abundance for all from His all-reaching bounty: for Allah is He
that careth for all and is Wise
131. To Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth.
Verily We have directed the people of the Book before you and you
(O Muslims) to fear Allah. But if ye deny Him lo! unto Allah
belong all things in the heavens and on earth and Allah is free
of all wants worthy of all praise.
132. Yea unto Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth
and enough is Allah to carry through all affairs
133. If it were His will He could destroy you O mankind and
create another race: for He hath power this to do
134. If anyone desires a reward in this life in Allah's (gift) is
the reward (both) of this life and of the Hereafter: for Allah is
He that heareth and seeth (all things)
135. O ye who believe! stand out firmly for justice as witnesses
to Allah event as against yourselves or your parents or your kin
and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best
protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts) lest ye
swerve and if ye distort (justice) or decline to do justice
verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do
136. O ye who believe! believe in Allah and his Apostle and the
scripture which He hath sent to His Apostle and the scripture
which He sent to those before (him). And who denieth Allah His
angels His Books His Apostles and the Day of Judgment hath gone
far far astray
137. Those who believe then reject faith then believe (again) and
(again reject faith and go on increasing in unbelief Allah will
not forgive them nor guide them on the way
138. To the hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for
them (but) a grievous penalty
139. Yea to those who take for friends unbelievers rather than
believers: is it honor they seek among them?  Nay all honor is
with Allah
140. Already has He sent you word in the Book that when ye hear
the signs of Allah held in defiance and ridicule ye are not to
sit with them unless they turn to a different theme: if ye did ye
would be like them. For Allah will collect the Hypocrites and
those who defy faith all in hell

141. (These are) the ones who wait and watch about you: if ye do
gain a victory from Allah they say: "Were we not with you?"  But
if the unbelievers gain a success they say (to them): "Did we not
gain an advantage over you and did we not guard you from the
believers?"  But Allah will judge betwixt you on the Day of
Judgment. And never will Allah grant to the unbelievers a way (to
triumph) over the believers.
142. The Hypocrites they think they are over-reaching Allah but
He will over-reach them: when they stand up to prayer they stand
without earnestness to be seen of men but little do they hold
Allah in remembrance
143. (They are) distracted in mind even in the midst of it being
(sincerely) for neither one group nor for another. Whom Allah
leaves straying never wilt thou find for him the way
144. O ye who believe! take not for friends unbelievers rather
than believers: do ye wish to offer Allah an open proof against
yourselves?
145. The hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the fire: no
helper wilt thou find for them
146. Except for those who repent mend (their life) hold fast to
Allah and purify their religion as in Allah's sight: if so they
will be (numbered) with the believers. And soon will Allah grant
to the believers a reward of immense value
147. What can Allah gain by your punishment if ye are grateful
and ye believe?  Nay it is Allah that recogniseth (all good) and
knoweth all things
148. Allah loveth not that evil should be noised abroad in public
speech except where injustice hath been done; for Allah is He who
heareth and knoweth all things
149. Whether ye publish a good deed or conceal it or cover evil
with pardon verily Allah doth blot out (sins) and hath power (in
the judgment of values)
150. Those who deny Allah and his Apostles and (those who) wish
to separate Allah from His Apostles saying: "We believe in some
but reject others" and (those who) wish to take a course midway
151. They are in truth (equally) unbelievers; and We have
prepared for unbelievers a humiliating punishment
152. To those who believe in Allah and His Apostles and make no
distinction between any of the Apostles We shall soon give their
(due) rewards: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
153. The people of the Book ask thee to cause a book to descend
to them from heaven: indeed they asked Moses for an even greater
(miracle) for they said: "Show us Allah in public" but they were
dazed for their presumption with thunder and lightning. Yet they
worshipped the calf even after clear signs had come to them; even
so We forgave them; and gave Moses manifest proofs of authority
154. And for their Covenant We raised over them (the towering
height) of Mount (Sinai); and (on another occasion) We said:
"Enter the gate with humility"; and (once again) We commanded
them: "Transgress not in the matter of the Sabbath."  And We took
from them a solemn Covenant
155. (They have incurred divine displeasure): in that they broke
their Covenant: that they rejected the Signs of Allah; that they
slew the Messengers in defiance of right; that they said "Our
hearts are the wrappings (which preserve Allah's Word; we need no
more)"; nay Allah hath  set the seal on their hearts for their
blasphemy and little is it they believe
156. That they rejected faith: that they uttered against Mary a
grave false charge
157. That they said (in boast) "We killed Christ Jesus the son of
Mary the Apostle of Allah"; but they killed him not nor crucified
him but so it was made to appear to them and those who differ
therein are full of doubts with no (certain) knowledge but only
conjecture to follow for of a surety they killed him not
158. Nay Allah raised him up unto Himself; and Allah is Exalted
in Power Wise 
159. And there is none of the People of the Book but must believe
in him before his death; and on the Day of Judgment He will be a
witness against them
160. For the iniquity of the Jews We made unlawful for them
certain (foods) good and wholesome which had been lawful for
them; in that they hindered many from Allah's way
161. That they took usury (interest) though they were forbidden;
and that they devoured men's substance wrongfully; We have
prepared for those among them who reject faith a grievous
punishment.
162. But those among them who are well-grounded in knowledge and
the believers believe in what hath been revealed to thee; and
(especially) those who establish regular prayer and practice
regular charity and believe in Allah and in the Last Day: to them
shall We soon give a great reward
163. We have sent thee inspiration as We sent it to Noah and the
Messengers after him; We sent inspiration to Abraham Ismail Isaac
Jacob and the Tribes to Jesus Job Jonah Aaron and Solomon and to
David We gave the Psalms
164. Of some Apostles We have already told thee the story; of
others We have not; and to Moses Allah spoke direct
165. Apostles who gave good news as well as warning that mankind
after (the coming) of the Apostles should have no plea against
Allah: for Allah is Exalted in Power Wise
166. But Allah beareth witness that what He hath sent unto thee
He hath sent from His (Own) Knowledge and the angels bear
witness: but enough is Allah for a Witness 
167. Those who reject faith and keep off (men) from the way of
Allah have verily strayed far far away from the path
168. Those who reject faith and do wrong Allah will not forgive
them nor guide them to any way
169. Except the way of Hell to dwell therein for ever: and this
to Allah is easy
170. O mankind! the Apostle hath come to you in truth from Allah:
believe in him: it is best for you. But if ye reject faith to
Allah belong all things in the heavens and on earth: and Allah is
All-Knowing All-Wise
171. O people of the Book! commit no excesses in your religion:
nor say of Allah aught but truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary
was (no more than) an Apostle of Allah and His Word which He
bestowed on Mary and a Spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in
Allah and His Apostles. Say not "Trinity": desist: it will be
better for you: for Allah is One Allah: glory be to him: (for
Exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in
the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of
affairs
172. Christ disdaineth not to serve and worship Allah nor do the
angels those nearest (to Allah): those who disdain His worship
and are arrogant He will gather them all together unto himself to
(answer)
173. But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness He will
give their (due) rewards and more out of His bounty: but those
who are disdainful and arrogant He will punish with a grievous
penalty; nor will they find besides Allah any to protect or help
them
174. O mankind! verily there hath come to you a convincing proof
from your Lord: for We have sent unto you a light (that is)
manifest 
175. Then those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him soon
will He admit them to Mercy and Grace from Him and guide them to
Himself by a straight Way
176. They ask thee for a legal decision. Say: Allah directs
(thus) about those who leave no descendants or ascendants as
heirs. If it is a man that dies leaving a sister but no child she
shall have half the inheritance: if (such a deceased was) a woman
who left no child her brother takes her inheritance: if there are
two sisters they shall have two-thirds of the inheritance
(between them): if there are brothers and sisters (they share)
the male having twice the share of the female. Thus doth Allah
make clear to you (His law) lest ye err. And Allah hath knowledge
of all things.




#5. Maida                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. O ye who believe! fulfil (all) obligations. Lawful unto you
(for food) are all four-footed animals with the exceptions named:
but animals of the chase are forbidden while ye are in the Sacred
Precincts or in pilgrim garb: for Allah doth command according to
His Will and Plan
2. O ye who believe! violate not the sanctity of the Symbols of
Allah nor of the Sacred Month nor of the animals brought for
sacrifice nor the garlands that mark out such animals nor the
people resorting to the Sacred House seeking of the bounty and
good pleasure of their Lord. But when ye are clear of the Sacred
Precincts and of pilgrim garb ye may hunt and let not the hatred
of some people in (once) shutting you out of the Sacred Mosque
lead you to transgression (and hostility on your part). Help ye
one another in righteousness and piety but help ye not one
another in sin and rancor: fear Allah: for Allah is strict in
punishment
3. Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat blood the flesh of
swine and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than
Allah that which hath been killed by strangling or by a violent
blow or by a headlong fall or by being gored to death; that which
hath been (partly) eaten by a wild animal; unless ye are able to
slaughter it (in due form); that which is sacrificed on stone
(altars); (forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by raffling
with arrows: that is impiety. This day have those who reject
faith given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but
fear Me. This day have I perfected your religion for you
completed my favor upon you and have chosen for you Islam as your
religion. But if any forced by hunger with no inclination to
transgression Allah is indeed Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
4. They ask thee what is lawful to them (as food): say: Lawful
unto you are (all) things good and pure: and what ye have taught
your trained hunting animals (to catch) in the manner directed to
you by Allah; eat what they catch for you but pronounce the name
of Allah over it: and fear Allah; for Allah is swift in taking
account
5. This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you.
The food of the People of the Book is lawful unto you and yours
is lawful unto them (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only)
chaste women who are believers but chaste women among the People
of the Book revealed before your time when ye give them their due
dowers and desire chastity not lewdness nor secret intrigues. If
anyone rejects faith fruitless is his work and in the Hereafter
he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual
good)
6. O ye who believe! when ye prepare for prayer wash your faces
and your hands (and arms) to the elbows; rub your heads (with
water); and (wash) your feet to the ankles. If ye are in a state
of ceremonial impurity bathe your whole body. But if ye are ill
or on a journey or one of you cometh from offices of nature or ye
have been in contact with women and ye find no water then take
for yourselves clean sand or earth and rub therewith your faces
and hands. Allah doth not wish to place you in a difficulty but
to make you clean and to complete His favor to you that ye may be
grateful
7. And call in remembrance the favor of Allah unto you and His
Covenant which He ratified with you when ye said: "We hear and we
obey": and fear Allah for Allah knoweth well the secrets of your
hearts
8. O ye who believe! stand out firmly for Allah as witnesses to
fair dealing and let not the hatred of others to you make you
swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to
Piety: and fear Allah for Allah is well-acquainted with all that
ye do
9. To those who believe and do deeds of righteousness hath Allah
promised forgiveness and a great reward
10. Those who reject faith and deny our signs will be companions
of hell-fire
11. O ye who believe! call in remembrance the favor of Allah unto
you when certain men formed the design to stretch out their hands
against you but (Allah) held back their hands from you: so fear
Allah. And on Allah let believers put (all) their trust
12. Allah did aforetime take a Covenant from the Children of
Israel and We appointed twelve captains among them and Allah
said: "I am with you: if ye (but) establish regular prayers
practice regular charity believe in My apostles honor and assist
them and loan to Allah a beautiful loan verily will wipe out from
you your evils and admit you to gardens with rivers flowing
beneath; but if any of you after this resisteth faith he hath
truly wandered from the path of rectitude."
13. But because of their breach of their Covenant We cursed them
and made their hearts grow hard: they change the words from their
(right) places and forget a good part of the Message that was
sent them nor wilt thou cease to find them barring a few ever
bent on (new) deceits: but forgive them and overlook (their
misdeeds): for Allah loveth those who are kind
14. From those too who call themselves Christians We did take a
Covenant but they forgot a good part of the Message that was sent
them: so We estranged them with enmity and hatred between the one
and the other to the Day of Judgment. And soon will Allah show
them what it is they have done
15. O People of the Book! there hath come to you Our Apostle
revealing to you much that ye used to hide in the Book and
passing over much (that is now unnecessary):
16. There hath come to you from Allah a (new) Light and a
perspicuous Book. Wherewith Allah guideth all who seek His good
pleasure to ways of peace and safety and leadeth them out of
darkness by His Will unto the light guideth them to a Path that
is Straight
17. In blasphemy indeed are those that say that Allah is Christ
the son of Mary. Say: "Who then hath the least power against
Allah if His Will were to destroy Christ the son of Mary his
mother and all everyone that is on the earth? For to Allah
belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that
is between. He createth what He pleaseth. For Allah hath power
over all things."
18. (Both) the Jews and the Christians say: "We are sons of Allah
and His beloved." Say: "Why then doth He punish you for your
sins?  Nay ye are but men of the men He hath created: He
forgiveth whom He pleaseth and He punisheth whom He pleaseth: and
to Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth and
all that is between: and unto Him is the final goal (of all)."
19. O people of the Book! now hath come unto you making (things)
clear unto you Our Apostle after the break in (the series of) Our
apostles lest ye should say: there came unto us no bringer of
glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath come unto
you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): and Allah
hath power over all things
20. Remember Moses said to his people: "O my people! call in
remembrance the favor of Allah unto you when He produced prophets
among you made you kings and gave you what He had not given to
any other among the peoples
21. "O my people! enter the holy land which Allah hath assigned
unto you and turn not back ignominiously for then will ye be
overthrown to your own ruin."
22. They said: "O Moses! in this land are a people of exceeding
strength: never shall we enter it until they leave it: if (once)
they leave then shall we enter."
23. (But) among (their) Allah-fearing men were two on whom Allah
had bestowed His Grace: they said: "Assault them at the (proper)
gate: when once ye are in victory will be yours. But on Allah put
your trust if ye have faith."
24. They said: O "Moses! while they remain there never shall we
be able to enter to the end of time. Go thou and thy Lord and
fight ye two while we sit here (and watch)."
25. He said: "O my Lord! I have power only over myself and my
bother so separate us from this rebellious people!"
26. Allah said: "Therefore will the land be out of their reach
for forty years; in distraction will they wander through the
land: but sorrow thou not over these rebellious people."
27. Recite to them the truth of the story of the two sons of
Adam. Behold! they each presented a sacrifice (to Allah): it was
accepted from one but not from the other. Said the latter: "Be
sure I will slay thee."  "Surely" said the former "Allah doth
accept of the sacrifice of those who are righteous
28. "If thou dost stretch thy hand against me to slay me it is
not for me to stretch my hand against thee to slay thee: for I do
fear Allah the Cherisher of the worlds
29. "For me I intend to let thee draw on thyself my sin as well
as thine for thou wilt be among the companions of the fire and
that is the reward of those who do wrong"
30. The (selfish) soul of the other led him to the murder of his
brother: he murdered him and became (himself) one of the lost
ones
31. Then Allah sent a raven who scratched the ground to show him
how to hide the shame of his brother. "Woe is me!" said he: "Was
I not even able to be as this raven and to hide the shame of my
brother?" Then he became full of regrets
32. On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that
if anyone slew a person unless it be for murder or for spreading
mischief in the land it would be as if he slew the whole people:
and if anyone saved a life it would be as if he saved the life of
the whole people. Then although there came to them Our apostles
with clear Signs yet even after that many of them continued to
commit excesses in the land
33. The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His
Apostle and strive with might and main for mischief through the
land is: execution or crucifixion of the cutting off of hands and
feet from opposite sides or exile from the land: that is their
disgrace in this world and a heavy punishment is theirs in the
Hereafter
34. Except for those who repent before they fall into your power:
in that case know that Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
35. O ye who believe! do your duty to Allah seek the means of
approach unto Him and strive with might and main in His cause:
that ye may prosper
36. As to those who reject faith if they had everything on earth
and twice repeated to give as ransom for the penalty of the Day
of Judgment it would never be accepted of them. Theirs would be a
grievous penalty
37. Their wish will be to get out of the fire but never will they
get out therefrom: their penalty will be one that endures
38. As to the thief male or female cut off his or her hands: a
punishment by way of example from Allah for their crime: and
Allah is Exalted in Power

39. But if the thief repent after his crime and amend his conduct
Allah turneth to him in forgiveness; for Allah if Oft-Forgiving
Most Merciful
40. Knowest thou not that to Allah (alone) belongeth the dominion
of the heavens and the earth?  He punisheth whom He pleaseth and
He forgiveth whom He pleaseth: and Allah hath power over all
things
41. O Apostle! let not those grieve thee who race each other into
unbelief: (whether it be) among those who say: "We believe" with
their lips but whose hearts have no faith; or it be among the
Jews men who will listen to any lie will listen even to others
who have never so much as come to thee. They change the words
from their (right) times and places; they say "If ye are given
this take it but if not beware:" If anyone's trial is intended by
Allah thou hast no authority in the least for him against Allah.
For such it is not Allah's will to purify their hearts. For them
there is disgrace in this world and in the Hereafter a heavy
punishment
42. (They are fond of) listening to falsehood of devouring
anything forbidden. If they do come to thee either judge between
them or decline to interfere. If thou decline they cannot hurt
thee in the least. If thou judge judge in equity between them;
for Allah loveth those who judge in equity 
43. But why do they come to thee for decision when they have
(their own) laws before them?  Therein is the (plain) command of
Allah; yet even after that they would turn away. For they are not
(really) people of faith
44. It was We who revealed the law (to Moses); therein was
guidance and light. By its standard have been judged the Jews by
the Prophet who bowed (as in Islam) to Allah's will by the Rabbis
and the doctors of Law: for to them was entrusted the protection
of Allah's Book and they were witnesses thereto: therefore fear
not men but fear Me and sell not My Signs for a miserable price.
If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath
revealed they are (no better than) unbelievers
45. We ordained therein for them: "Life for life eye for eye nose
for nose ear for ear tooth for tooth and wounds equal for equal."
But if anyone remits the retaliation by way of charity it is an
act of atonement for himself. And if any fail to judge by (the
light of) what Allah hath revealed they are (no better than)
wrong-doers
46. And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary
confirming the law that had come before him: We sent him the
Gospel: therein was guidance and light and confirmation of the
law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to
those who fear Allah
47. Let the people of the Gospel Judge by what Allah hath
revealed therein. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what
Allah hath revealed they are (no better than) those who rebel
48. To thee We sent the Scripture in truth confirming the
scripture that came before it and guarding it in safety; so judge
between them by what Allah hath revealed and follow not their
vain desires diverging from the truth that hath come to thee. To
each among you have We prescribed a Law and an Open Way. If Allah
had so willed He would have made you a single people but (His
plan is) to test you in what He hath given you: so strive as in
race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah; it is He
that will show you the truth of the matters in which ye dispute
49. And this (He commands): Judge thou between them by what Allah
hath revealed and follow not their vain desires but beware of
them lest they beguile thee from any of that (teaching) which
Allah hath sent down to thee. And if they turn away be assured
that for some of their crimes it is Allah's purpose to punish
them. And truly most men are rebellious.
50. Do they then seek after a judgment of (the Days of)
Ignorance?  But who for a people whose faith is assured can give
better judgment than Allah? 
51. O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for
your friends and protectors: they are but friends and protectors
to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for
friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust
52. Those in whose heart is a disease thou seest how eagerly they
run about amongst them saying: "We do fear lest a change of
fortune bring us disaster." Ah! perhaps Allah will give (thee)
victory or a decision according to His Will. Then will they
repent of the thoughts which they secretly harbored in their
hearts
53. And those who believe will say: "Are these the men who swore
their strongest oaths by Allah that they were with you?"  All
that they do will be in vain and they will fall into (nothing
but) ruin
54. O ye who believe! if any from among you turn back from his
faith soon will Allah produce a people whom He will love as they
will love Him lowly with the believers mighty against the
rejecters fighting in the way of Allah and never afraid of the
reproaches of such as find fault. That is the Grace of Allah
which He will bestow on whom He pleaseth: and Allah encompasseth
all and He knoweth all things
55. Your (real) friends are (no less than) Allah His Apostle and
the (fellowship of) believers those who establish regular prayers
and regular charity and they bow down humbly (in worship)
56. As to those who turn (for friendship) to Allah His Apostle
and the (fellowship of) believers it is the fellowship of Allah
that must certainly triumph
57. O ye who believe! take not for friends and protectors those
who take your religion for a mockery or sport whether among those
who received the Scripture before you or among those who reject
faith; but fear ye Allah if ye have Faith (indeed)
58. When ye proclaim your call to prayer they take it (but) as
mockery and sport; that is because they are a people without
understanding
59. Say: "O People of the Book! do ye disapprove of us for no
other reason than that we believe in Allah and the revelation
that hath come to us and that which came before (us) and
(perhaps) that most of you are rebellious and disobedient?"
60. Say: "Shall I point out to you something much worse than this
(as judged) by the treatment it received from Allah?  Those who
incurred the curse of Allah and His wrath those of whom some He
transformed into apes and swine those who worshipped Evil; these
are (many times) worse in rank and far more astray from the even
Path! 
61. When they come to thee they say: "We believe": but in fact
they enter with a mind against Faith and they go out with the
same: but Allah knoweth fully all that they hide
62. Many of them dost thou see racing each other in sin and
rancor and their eating of things forbidden. Evil indeed are the
things that they do
63. Why do not the Rabbis and the doctors of laws forbid them
from their (habit of) uttering sinful words and eating things
forbidden?  Evil indeed are their works
64. The Jews say: "Allah's hand is tied up." Be their hands tied
up and be they accursed for the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay both
His hands are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (of His
bounty) as He pleaseth. But the revelation that cometh to thee
from Allah increaseth in most of them their obstinate rebellion
and blasphemy. Amongst them We have placed enmity and hatred till
the Day of Judgment. Every time they kindle the fire of war Allah
doth extinguish it; but they (ever) strive to do mischief on
earth. And Allah loveth not those who do mischief
65. If only the people of the Book had believed and been
righteous We should indeed have blotted out their iniquities and
admitted them to gardens of Bliss
66. If only they had stood fast by the Law the Gospel and all the
revelation  that was sent to them from their Lord they would have
enjoyed happiness from every side. There is from among them a
party on the right course; but many of them follow a course that
is evil
67. O Apostle! proclaim the (Message) which hath been sent to
thee from thy Lord. If thou didst not thou wouldst not have
fulfilled and proclaimed His mission: and Allah will defend thee
from men (who mean mischief).  For Allah guideth not those who
reject faith.
68. Say: "O People of the Book! ye have no ground to stand upon
unless ye stand fast by the Law the Gospel and all the revelation
that has come to you from your Lord." It is the revelation that
cometh to thee from thy  Lord that increaseth in most of them
their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. But sorrow thou not over
(these) people without Faith.
69. Those who believe (in the Qur'an) those who follow the Jewish
(Scriptures) and the Sabians and the Christians any who believe
in Allah and the Last Day and work righteousness on them shall be
no fear nor shall they grieve
70. We took the Covenant of the Children of Israel and sent them
Apostles. Every time there came to them an apostle with what they
themselves desired not some (of these) they called impostors and
some they (go so far as to) slay
71. They thought there would be no trial (or punishment); so they
became blind  and deaf: yet Allah (in mercy) turned to them: yet
again many of them became blind and deaf. But Allah sees well all
that they do
72. They do blaspheme who say: "Allah is Christ the son of Mary."
But said Christ: "O children of Israel! worship Allah my Lord and
your Lord." Whoever joins other gods with Allah Allah will forbid
him the garden and the Fire will be his abode. There will for the
wrong-doers be no one to help.
73. They do blaspheme who say: Allah is one of three in a
Trinity: for there is no god except One Allah. If they desist not
from their word (of blasphemy) verily a grievous penalty will
befall the blasphemers among them
74. Why turn they not to Allah and seek His forgiveness?  For
Allah is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful
75. Christ the son of Mary was no more than an Apostle; many were
the Apostles that passed away before him. His mother was a woman
of truth. They had both to eat their (daily) food. See how Allah
doth makes His Signs clear to them; yet see in what ways they are
deluded away from the truth!
76. Say: Will ye worship besides Allah something which hath no
power either to harm or benefit you?  But Allah He it is that
heareth and knoweth all things."
77. Say: "O people of the Book! exceed not in your religion the
bounds (of what is proper) trespassing beyond the truth nor
follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by
who misled many and strayed (themselves) from the even way
78. Curses were pronounced on those among the Children of Israel
who rejected faith by the tongue of David and of Jesus the son of
Mary: because they disobeyed and persisted in excesses
79. Nor did they (usually) forbid one another the iniquities
which they committed: evil indeed were the deeds which they did 
80. Thou seest many of them turning in friendship to the
unbelievers. Evil indeed are (the works) which their souls have
sent forward before them (with the result) that Allah's wrath is
on them and in torment will they abide
81. If only they had believed in Allah in the Apostle and in what
hath been revealed to him never would they have taken them for
friends and protectors but most of them are rebellious
wrong-doers 
82. Strongest among men in enmity to the believers wilt thou find
the Jews and Pagans; and nearest among them in love to the
believers wilt thou find those who say: "We are Christians:"
because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who
have renounced the world and they are not arrogant
83. And when they listen to the revelation received by the
Apostle thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears for they
recognize the truth: they pray: "Our Lord! we believe; write us
down among the witnesses
84. "What cause can we have not to believe in Allah and the truth
which has come to us seeing that we long for our Lord to admit us
to the company of the righteous?"
85. And for this their prayer hath Allah rewarded them with
gardens with rivers flowing underneath their eternal home. Such
is the recompense of those who do good
86. But those who reject faith and belie our Signs they shall be
companions of hell-fire
87. O ye who believe! make not unlawful the good things which
Allah hath made lawful for you but commit no excess: for Allah
loveth not those given to excess

88. Eat of the things which Allah hath provided for you lawful
and good: but fear Allah in Whom ye believe 
89. Allah will not call you to account for what is futile in your
oaths but He  will call you to account for your deliberate oaths:
for expiation feed then indigent persons on a scale of the
average for the food of your families; or clothe them; or give a
slave his freedom. If that is beyond your means fast for three
days. That is the expiation for the oaths ye have sworn. But keep
to your oaths. Thus doth Allah make clear to you His Signs that
ye may be grateful
90. O ye who believe! intoxicants and gambling (dedication of)
stones and (divination by) arrows are an abomination of Satan's
handiwork: eschew such (abomination) that ye may prosper
91. Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you
with intoxicants and gambling and hinder you from the remembrance
of Allah and from prayer: will ye not then abstain? 
92. Obey Allah and obey the Apostle and beware (of evil): if ye
do turn back know ye that it is Our Apostle's duty to proclaim
(the Message) in the clearest manner
93. On those who believe and do deeds of righteousness there is
no blame for what they ate (in the past) when they guard
themselves from evil and believe and do deeds of righteousness
(or) again guard themselves from evil and do good. For Allah
loveth those who do good
94. O ye who believe! Allah doth but make a trial of you in a
little matter of game well within reach of your hands and your
lances that He may test who feareth Him unseen: any who
transgress thereafter will have a grievous penalty
95. O ye who believe! kill not game while in the Sacred Precincts
or in pilgrim garb. If any of you doth so intentionally the
compensation is an offering brought to the Ka'ba of a domestic
animal equivalent to the one he killed as adjudged by two just
men among you; or by way of atonement the feeding of the
indigent; or its equivalent in fasts: that he may taste of the
penalty of his deed. Allah forgives what is past: for repetition
Allah will exact from him the penalty: for Allah is Exalted and
Lord of Retribution
96. Lawful to you is the pursuit of water-game and its use for
food for the benefit of yourselves and those who travel; but
forbidden is the pursuit of land-game: as long as ye are in the
Sacred Precincts or in pilgrim garb. And fear Allah to whom ye
shall be gathered back
97. Allah made the Ka'ba the Sacred House an asylum of security
for men as also the Sacred Months the animals for offerings and
the garlands that mark them: that ye may know that Allah hath
knowledge of what is in the heavens and on earth and that Allah
is well acquainted with all things
98. Know ye that Allah is strict in punishment and that Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
99. The Apostle's duty is but to proclaim (the Message): but
Allah knoweth all that ye reveal and ye conceal
100. Say: "Not equal are things that are bad and things that are
good even though the abundance of the bad may dazzle thee; so
fear Allah O ye that understand! that (so) ye may prosper

101. O ye who believe! ask not questions about things which if
made plain to you may cause you trouble. But if ye ask about
things when the Qur'an is being revealed they will be made plain
to you: Allah will forgive those: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most
Forbearing
102. Some people before you did ask such questions and on that
account lost their faith
103. It was not Allah Who instituted (superstitions like those
of) a slit- ear she-camel or a she-camel let loose for free
pasture or idol sacrifices for twin-births in animals or
stallion-camels freed from work; it is blasphemers who invent a
lie against Allah but most of them lack wisdom
104. When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed;
come to the Apostle": they say: "Enough for us are the ways we
found our fathers following." What! even though their fathers
were void of knowledge and guidance?
105. O ye who believe! guard your own souls: if ye follow (right)
guidance no hurt can come to you from those who stray. The goal
of you all is to Allah: it is He that will show you the truth of
all that ye do
106. O ye who believe! when death approaches any of you (take)
witnesses among yourselves when making bequests two just men of
your own (brotherhood) or others from outside if ye are
journeying through the earth and the chance of death befalls you
(thus). If ye doubt (their truth) detain them both after prayer
and let them both swear by Allah: "We wish not in this for any
worldly gain even though the (beneficiary) be our near relation:
we shall hide not the evidence before Allah: if we do then
behold! the sin be upon us!"
107. But if it gets known that these two were guilty of the sin
(of perjury).  Let two others stand forth in their places nearest
in kin from among those who claim a lawful right: let them swear
by Allah: "We affirm that our witness is truer than that of those
two and that we have not trespassed (beyond the truth): if we did
behold! the wrong be upon us!
108. That is most suitable: that they may give the evidence in
its true nature and shape or else they would fear that other
oaths would be taken after their oaths. But fear Allah and listen
(to His counsel): for Allah guideth not a rebellious people
109. One day will Allah gather the apostles together and ask:
"What was the response ye received (from men to your teaching)?
They will say: "We have no knowledge: it is thou who knowest in
full all that is hidden
110. Then will Allah say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! recount my
favor to thee and to thy mother. Behold! I strengthened thee with
the holy spirit so that thou didst speak to the people in
childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught thee the Book and
Wisdom the Law and the Gospel. And behold! thou makest out of
clay as it were the figure of a bird by My leave and thou
breathest into it and it becometh a bird by My leave and thou
healest those born blind and the lepers by My leave. And behold!
thou bringest forth the dead by My leave. And behold! I did
restrain the Children of Israel from (violence to) thee when thou
didst show them the Clear Signs and the unbelievers among them
said: `This is nothing but evident magic'.
111. "And behold! I inspired the Disciples to have faith in Me
and Mine Apostle: they said `We have faith and do thou bear
witness that we bow to Allah as Muslims'."
112. Behold! the disciples said: "O Jesus the son of Mary! can
thy Lord send down to us a table set (with viands) from heaven?"
Said Jesus: "Fear Allah if ye have faith
113. They said: "We only wish to eat thereof and satisfy our
hearts and to know that thou hast indeed told us the truth; and
that we ourselves may be witnesses to the miracle
114. Said Jesus the son of Mary: "O Allah our Lord! send us from
heaven a table set (with viands) that there may be for us for the
first and the last of us a solemn festival and a sign from Thee;
and provide for our sustenance for Thou art the best Sustainer
(of our needs)
115. Allah said: "I will send it down unto you: but if any of you
after that resisteth faith I will punish him with a penalty such
as I have not inflicted on anyone among all the peoples
116. And behold! Allah will say "O Jesus the son of Mary! didst
thou say unto men `worship me and my mother as gods in derogation
of Allah"?  He will say: "Glory to Thee! never could I say what I
had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing Thou wouldst
indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart though I
know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is
hidden
117. "Never said I to them aught except what Thou didst command
me to say to wit `Worship Allah my Lord and your Lord'; and I was
a witness over them whilst I dwelt amongst them; when Thou didst
take me up thou wast the Watcher over them and Thou art a Witness
to all things
118. "If Thou dost punish them they are Thy servants: if Thou
dost forgive them Thou art the Exalted the Wise
119. Allah will say: "This is a day on which the truthful will
profit from their truth: theirs are Gardens with rivers flowing
beneath their eternal home: Allah well-pleased with them and they
with Allah: that is the great Salvation (the fulfillment of all
desires)
120. To Allah doth belong the dominion of the heavens and the
earth and all that is therein and it is He who hath power over
all things




#6. An-aam                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Praise be to Allah Who created the heavens and the earth and
made the darkness and the light. Yet those who reject Faith hold
(others) as equal with their Guardian-Lord
2. He it is who created you from clay and then decreed a stated
term (for you). And there is in His presence another determined
term; yet ye doubt within yourselves!
3. And He is Allah in the heavens and on earth. He knoweth what
ye hide and what ye reveal and He knoweth the (recompense) which
ye earn (by your deeds)
4. But never did a single one of the Signs of their Lord reach
them but they turned away therefrom
5. And now they reject the truth when it reaches them: but soon
shall they learn the reality of what they used to mock at.
6. See they not how many of those before them We did destroy?
Generations We had established on the earth in strength such as
We have not given to you for whom We poured out rain from the
skies in abundance and gave (fertile) streams flowing beneath
their (feet): yet for their sins We destroyed them and raised in
their wake fresh generations (to succeed them)
7. If We had sent unto thee a written (Message) on parchment so
that they could touch it with their hands the unbelievers would
have been sure to say: "This is nothing but obvious magic!"
8. They say: "Why is not an angel sent down to him?"  If We did
send down an angel the matter would be settled at once and no
respite would be granted them
9. If We had made it an angel We should have sent him as a man
and We should certainly have caused them confusion in a matter
which they have already covered with confusion
10. Mocked were (many) Apostles before thee; but the scoffers
were hemmed in by the thing that they mocked
11. Say: "Travel through the earth and see what was the end of
those who rejected truth."
12. Say: "To whom belongeth all that is in the heavens and on
earth?" Say: "To Allah. He hath inscribed for Himself (the rule
of) Mercy that He will gather you together for the Day of
Judgment there is no doubt whatever. It is they who have lost
their own souls that will not believe."
13. "To Him belongeth all that dwelleth (or lurketh) in the night
and the day." For He is the One Who heareth and knoweth all
things
14. Say: "Shall I take for my protector any other than Allah the
Maker of the heavens and the earth?  And He is that feedeth but
is not fed." Say: "Nay! but I am commanded to be the first of
those who bow to Allah (in Islam) and be not thou of the company
of those who join gods with Allah."
15. Say: "I would if I disobeyed my Lord indeed have fear of the
penalty of a Mighty Day
16. "On that day if the penalty is averted from any it is due to
Allah's Mercy; and that would be (Salvation) the obvious
fulfillment of all desire
17. "If Allah touch thee with affliction none can remove it but
He; if He touch thee with happiness He hath power over all things
18. "He is the Irresistible (watching) from above over His
worshippers; and He is the Wise acquainted with all things."
19. Say: "What thing is most weighty in evidence?"  Say: "Allah
is Witness between me and you: this Qur'an hath been revealed to
me by inspiration that I may warn you and all whom it reaches.
Can ye possibly bear witness that besides Allah there is another
god?"  Say: "Nay! I cannot bear witness!"  Say: "But in truth He
is the One Allah and I truly am innocent of (your blasphemy of)
joining others with Him
20. Those to whom We have given the Book know this as they know
their own sons. Those who have lost their own souls refuse
therefore to believe
21. Who doth more wrong than he who inventeth a lie against Allah
or rejecteth his Signs?  But verily the wrong-doers never shall
prosper.
22. One day shall We gather them all together: We shall say to
those who ascribed partners (to Us): "Where are the partners whom
ye (invented and) talked about?"
23. There will then be (left) no subterfuge for them but to say:
"By Allah Our Lord we were not those who joined gods with Allah."
24. Behold! how they lie against their own souls!  But the (lie)
which they  invented will leave them in the lurch
25. Of them there are some who (pretend to) listen to thee; but
We have thrown veils on their hearts so they understand it not
and deafness in their ears; if they saw every one of the Signs
not they will believe in them; in so much that when they come to
thee they (but) dispute with thee; the unbelievers say: "These
are nothing but tales of the ancients."
26. Others they keep away from it and themselves they keep away;
but they only destroy their own souls and they perceive it not
27. If thou couldst but see when they are confronted with the
fire!  They will say: "Would that we were but sent back! then
would we not reject the Signs of our Lord but would be amongst
those who believe!
28. Yea in their own (eyes) will become manifest what before they
concealed but if they were returned they would certainly relapse
to the things they were forbidden for they are indeed liars
29. And they (sometimes) say: "There is nothing except our life
on this earth and never shall we be raised up again."
30. If thou couldst but see when they are confronted with their
Lord!  He will say: "Is not this the truth?"  They will say: "Yea
by our Lord!" He will say: "Taste ye then the penalty because ye
rejected faith."
31. Lost indeed are they who treat it as a falsehood that they
must meet Allah until on a sudden the hour is on them and they
say: "Ah! woe unto us that we took no thought of it"; for they
bear their burdens on their backs; and evil indeed are the
burdens that they bear!
32. What is the life of this world but play and amusement?  But
best is the home in the Hereafter for those who are righteous.
Will ye not then understand?
33. We know indeed the grief which their words do cause thee: it
is not thee they reject: it is the Signs of Allah which the
wicked contemn
34. Rejected were the Apostles before thee: with patience and
constancy they bore their rejection and their wrongs until Our
aid did reach them: there is none that can alter the Words (and
Decrees) of Allah. Already hast thou received some account of
those Apostles
35. If their spurning is hard on thy mind yet if thou wert able
to seek a tunnel in the ground or a ladder to the skies and bring
them a Sign (what good?). If it were Allah's will He could gather
them together unto true guidance: so be not thou amongst those
who are swayed by ignorance (and impatience)!
36. Those who listen (in truth) be sure will accept: as to the
dead Allah will raise them up: then will they be turned unto Him
37. They say: "Why is not a Sign sent down to him from his Lord?" 
Say: "Allah: hath certainly power to send down a Sign: but most
of them understand not."
38. There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth nor a being
that flies on its wings but (forms part of) communities like you.
Nothing have We omitted from the Book and they (all) shall be
gathered to their Lord in the end.
39. Those who reject Our Signs are deaf and dumb in the midst of
darkness profound: whom Allah willeth He leaveth to wander whom
He willeth He placeth on the way that is straight
40. Say: "Think ye to yourselves if there come upon you the wrath
of Allah or the hour (that ye dread) would ye then call upon
other than Allah? (Reply) if ye are truthful!
41. "Nay On Him would ye call and if it be His Will He would
remove (the distress) which occasioned your call upon Him and ye
would forget (the false gods) which ye join with Him!"
42. Before thee We sent (Apostles) to many nations and We
afflicted the nations with suffering and adversity that they
might learn humility
43. When the suffering reached them from Us why then did they not
learn humility?  On the contrary their hearts became hardened and
Satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them
44. But when they forget the warning they had received We opened
to them the gates of all (good) things until in the midst of
their enjoyment of Our gifts on a sudden We called them to
account when lo! they were plunged in despair!
45. Of the wrong-doers the last remnant was cut off. Praise be to
Allah the Cherisher of the worlds
46. Say: "Think ye if Allah took away your hearing and your sight
and sealed  up your hearts who a god other than Allah could
restore them to you?  See how We explain the Signs by various
(symbols): Yet they turn aside
47. Say: "Think ye if the punishment of Allah comes to you
whether suddenly or openly will any be destroyed except those who
do wrong?"
48. We send the Apostles only to give good news and to warn: so
those who believe and mend (their lives) upon them shall be no
fear nor shall they grieve
49. But those who reject Our Signs them shall our punishment
touch for that they ceased not from transgressing.
50. Say: "I tell you not that with me are the treasures of Allah
nor do I know what is hidden nor do I tell you I am an angel. I
but follow what is revealed to me." Say: "Can the blind be held
equal to the seeing?"  Will ye then consider not?
51. Give the warning to those in whose (hearts) is the fear that
they will be brought (to judgment) before their Lord: except from
Him they will have no protector nor intercessor: that they may
guard (against evil)
52. Send not away those who call on their Lord morning and
evening seeking His Face. Naught have they to gain from thee and
naught hast thou to gain from them that thou shouldst turn them
away and thus be (one) of the unjust
53. Thus did We try some of them by comparison with others that
they should say: Is it these then that Allah hath favored from
amongst us?" Doth not Allah know best those who are grateful?
54. When those come to thee who believe in Our Signs say: "Peace
be on you: your Lord had inscribed for Himself (the rule of)
Mercy: verily if any of you did evil in ignorance and thereafter
repented and amended (his conduct) lo! He is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful."
55. Thus do We explain the Signs in detail: that the way of the
sinners may be shown up
56. Say. I am forbidden to worship those other than Allah whom ye
call upon. Say: "I will not follow your vain desires: if I did I
would stray from the path and be not of the company of those who
receive guidance."
57. Say: "For me I (work) on a clear Sign from my Lord but ye
reject Him. What ye would see hastened is not in my power. The
Command rests with none but Allah: He declares the truth and He
is the best of Judges."
58. Say: "If what ye would see hastened were in my power the
matter would be settled at once between you and me. But Allah
knoweth best those who do wrong."
59. With Him are the keys of the Unseen the treasures that none
knoweth but He. He knoweth whatever there is on the earth and in
the sea. Not a leaf doth fall but with His knowledge: there is
not a grain in the darkness (or depths) of the earth nor anything
fresh or dry (green or withered) but is (inscribed) in a Record
Clear (to those who can read).
60. It is He Who doth take your souls by night and hath knowledge
of all that ye have done by day. By day doth He raise you up
again; that a term appointed be fulfilled; in the end unto Him
will be your return then will He show you the truth of all that
ye did
61. He is the Irresistible (watching) from above over his
worshippers and He sets guardians over you. At length when death
approaches one of you Our angels take his soul and they never
fail in their duty
62. Then are men returned unto Allah their Protector the (only)
reality: is not His the Command?  And He is the swiftest in
taking account
63. Say: "who is it that delivereth you from the dark recesses of
land and sea when ye call upon Him in humility and silent terror:
`if He only delivers us from these (dangers) (we vow) we shall
truly show our gratitude'.?"
64. Say: "It is Allah that delivereth you from these and all
(other) distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!"
65. Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you from above and
below or to cover you with confusion in party strife giving you a
taste of mutual vengeance each from the other." See how We
explain the Signs by various (symbols) that they may understand
66. But thy people reject this though it is the truth. Say: "Not
mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs
67. "For every Message is a limit of time and soon shall ye know
it."
68. When thou seest men engaged in vain discourse about Our Signs
turn away from them unless they turn to a different theme. If
Satan ever makes thee forget then after recollection sit not thou
in the company of the ungodly
69. On their account no responsibility falls on the righteous but
(their duty) is to remind them that they may (learn to) fear
Allah
70. Leave alone those who take their religion to be mere play and
amusement and are deceived by the life of this world. But
proclaim (to them) this (truth): that every soul delivers itself
to ruin by its own acts: it will find for itself no protector or
intercessor except Allah: if it offered every ransom (or
reparation) none will be accepted: such is (the end of) those who
deliver themselves to ruin by their own acts: they will have for
drink (only) boiling water and for punishment one most grievous:
for they persisted in rejecting Allah
71. Say: "Shall we indeed call on others besides Allah things
that can do us neither good nor harm and turn on our heels after
receiving guidance from Allah? Like one whom the evil ones have
made into a fool wandering bewildered through the earth his
friends calling `Come to us' (vainly) guiding him to the Path."
Say: "Allah's guidance is the (only) guidance and we have been
directed to submit ourselves to the Lord of the worlds;
72. "To establish regular prayers and to fear Allah; for it is to
him that we shall be gathered together."
73. It is He Who created the heavens and the earth in true
(proportions): the day He saith "Be" Behold! it is. His Word is
the truth. His will be the dominion the day the trumpet will be
blown. He knoweth the Unseen as well as that which is open. For
He is the Wise well acquainted (with all things)
74. Lo! Abraham said to his father Azar: "Takest thou idols for
gods? for I see thee and thy people in manifest error."
75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the
heavens and the earth that he might (with understanding) have
certitude
76. When the night covered him over he saw a star: he said: "this
is my Lord." But when it set he said: "I love not those that
set."
77. When he saw the moon rising in splendor He said: "This is my
Lord." but when the moon set he said: "Unless my Lord guide me I
shall surely be among those who go astray."
78. When he saw the sun rising in splendor he said: "This is my
Lord; this is the greatest (of all)." But when the sun set he
said: "O my people! I am (now) free from your (guilt) of giving
partners to Allah.
79. "For me I have set my face firmly and truly toward Him Who
created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give
partners to Allah."
80. His people disputed with him. He said: "(come) ye to dispute
with me about Allah when He (Himself) hath guided me? I fear not
(the beings) ye associate with Allah: unless my Lord willeth
(nothing can happen). My Lord comprehendeth in His knowledge all
things: will ye not (yourselves) be admonished?
81. "How should I fear (the beings) ye associate with Allah when
ye fear not to give partners to Allah without any warrant having
been given to you? Which of (us) two parties hath more right to
security? (tell me) if ye know
82. "It is those who believe and confuse not their beliefs with
wrong  that are (truly) in security for they are on (right)
guidance."
83.  That was the reasoning about Us which We gave to Abraham (to
use) against his people: We raise whom We will degree after
degree: for thy Lord is full of wisdom and knowledge
84. We gave him Isaac and Jacob: all (three) We guided: and
before him We guided Noah and before him We guided Noah and among
his progeny David Solomon Job Joseph Moses and Aaron: thus do We
reward those who do good:
85. And Zakariya and John and Jesus and Elias: all in the ranks
of the righteous:
86. And Ismail and Elisha and Jonahs and Lot: and to all We gave
favor above the nations:
87. (To them) and to their fathers and progeny and brethren: We
chose them. And We guided them to a straight way
88. This is the guidance of Allah: He giveth that guidance to
whom He pleaseth of His worshippers. If they were to join other
gods with Him all that they did would be vain for them
89. These were the men to whom We gave the Book and authority and
prophethood: if these (their descendants) reject them behold! We
shall entrust their charge to a new People who reject them not
90. Those were the (prophets) who received Allah's guidance: copy
the guidance they received; Say: "No reward for this do I ask of
you: this is no less than a Message for the nations."
91. No just estimate of Allah do they make when they say:
"Nothing doth Allah send down to man (by way of revelation)": 
Say: "Who then sent down the Book which Moses brought? a light
and guidance to man: but ye make it into (separate) sheets for
show while ye conceal much (of its contents): therein were ye
taught that which ye knew not neither ye nor your fathers." Say:
"Allah (sent it down)": then leave them to plunge in vain
discourse and trifling
92. And this is a Book which We have revealed bringing blessings
and confirming (the revelations) which came before it: that thou
mayest warn the Mother of Cities and all around her. Those who
believe in the Hereafter believe in this (Book) and they are
constant in guarding their prayers
93. Who can be more wicked than one who inventeth a lie against
Allah or saith "I have received inspiration" when he hath
received none or (again) who saith "I can reveal the like of what
Allah hath revealed?" If thou couldstr but see how the wicked (do
fare) in the flood of confusion at death! the angels stretch
forth their hands (saying) "Yield up your souls. This day shall
ye receive your reward a penalty of shame for that ye used to
tell lies against Allah and scornfully to reject of His Signs!"
94. "And behold! ye come to Us bare and alone as We created you
for the first time: Ye have left behind you all (the favors)
which We bestowed on you: We see not with you your intercessors
whom ye thought to be partners in your affairs: so now all
relations between you have been cut off and your (pet) fancies
have left you in the lurch!"
95. It is Allah Who causeth the seed-grain and the date-stone to
split and sprout. He causeth the living to issue from the dead
and He is the one to cause the dead to issue from the living.
That is Allah; then how are ye deluded away from the truth?

96. He it is that cleaveth the daybreak (from the dark): He makes
the night for rest and tranquillity and the sun and moon for the
reckoning (of time): such is the judgment and ordering of (Him)
the Exalted in Power the Omniscient.
97. It is He Who maketh the stars (as beacons) for you that ye
may guide yourselves with their help through the dark spaces of
land and sea: We detail Our Signs for people who know
98. It is He who hath produced you from a single person: here is
a place of sojourn and a place of departure: We detail Our signs
for people who understand
99. It is He who sendeth down rain from the skies: with it We
produce vegetation of all kinds: from some We produce green
(crops) out of which We produce grain heaped up (at harvest); out
of the date-palm and its sheaths (or spathes) (come) clusters of
dates hanging low and near: and (then there are) gardens of
grapes and olives and pomegranates each similar (in kind) yet
different (in variety): when they begin to bear fruit and the
ripeness thereof. Behold! in these things there are signs for
people who believe.
100. Yet they make the Jinns equals with Allah though Allah did
create the Jinns; and they falsely having no knowledge attribute
to Him sons and daughters. Praise and glory be to Him! (for He
is) above what they attribute to Him!
101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the
earth: how can He have a son when He hath no consort?  He created
all things and He hath full knowledge of all things
102. That is Allah your Lord! there is no god but He the Creator
of all things: then worship ye Him: and He hath power to dispose
of all affairs
103. No vision can grasp Him but His grasp is over all vision: He
is above all comprehension yet is acquainted with all things
104. "Now have come to you from your Lord proofs to open your
eyes: if any will see it will be for (the good of) his own soul;
if any will be blind it will be to his own (harm): I am not
(here) to watch over your doings."
105. Thus do We explain the Signs by various (symbols): that they
may say "Thou hast taught us diligently" and that We may make the
matter clear to those who know
106. Follow what thou art taught by inspiration from thy Lord:
there is no god but He: and turn aside from those who join gods
with Allah
107. If it had been Allah's Plan they would not have taken false
gods: but We made thee not one to watch over their doings nor art
thou set over them to dispose of their affairs
108. Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides Allah lest
they out of spite revile Allah in their ignorance. Thus have We
made alluring to each people its own doings. In the end will they
return to their Lord and We shall then tell them the truth of all
that they did
109. They swear their strongest oaths by Allah that if a
(special) sign came to them by it they would believe. Say:
"Certainly (all) signs are in the power of Allah: but what will
make you (Muslims) realize that even if a (special) sign comes
they will not believe."
110. We (too) shall turn to (confusion) their hearts and their
eyes even as they refused to believe in the first instance: We
shall leave them in their trespasses to wander in distraction
111. Even if We did send unto them angels and the dead did speak
unto them and We gathered together all things before their very
eyes they are not the ones to believe unless it is in Allah's
Plan: but most of them ignore (the truth)
112. Likewise did We make for every Messenger an enemy evil ones
among men and Jinns inspiring each other with flowery discourses
by way of deception. If thy Lord had so planned they would not
have done it: so leave them and their inventions alone
113. To such (deceit) let the hearts of those incline who have no
faith in the Hereafter: let them delight in it and let them earn
from it what they may
114. Say: "Shall I seek for judge other than Allah? when He it is
Who hath sent unto you the Book explained in detail." They know
full well to whom We have given the Book that it hath been sent
down from thy Lord in truth. Never be then of those who doubt
115. The Word of thy Lord doth find its fulfillment in truth and
in justice: none can change His Words: for He is the one who
heareth and knoweth all
116. Wert thou to follow the common run of those on earth they
will lead thee away from the Way of Allah. They follow nothing
but conjecture: they do nothing but lie.
117. Thy Lord knoweth best who strayeth from His Way. He knoweth
best who they are that receive His guidance
118. So eat of (meats) on which Allah's name hath been pronounced
if ye have faith in His Signs.
119. Why should ye not eat of (meats) on which Allah's name hath
been pronounced when He hath explained to you in detail what is
forbidden to you except under compulsion of necessity?  But many
do mislead (men) by their appetites unchecked by knowledge. Thy
Lord knoweth best those who transgress
120. Eschew all sin open or secret: those who earn sin will get
due recompense for their "earnings."
121. Eat not of (meats) on which Allah's name hath not been
pronounced: that would be impiety. But the evil ones ever inspire
their friends to contend with you; if ye were to obey them ye
would indeed be pagans
122. Can he who was dead to whom We gave life and a Light whereby
he can walk amongst men be like him who is in the depths of
darkness from which he can never come out?  Thus to those without
faith their own deeds seem pleasing  
123. Thus have We placed leaders in every town its wicked men to
plot (and burrow) therein: but they only plot against their own
souls and they perceive it not
124. When there comes to them a Sign (from Allah) they say: "We
shall not believe until we receive one (exactly) like those
received by Allah's apostles." Allah knoweth best where (and how)
to carry out His mission. Soon will the wicked be overtaken by
humiliation before Allah and a severe punishment for all their
plots
125. Those whom Allah (in His Plan) willeth to guide He openeth
their breast to Islam; those whom He willeth to leave straying He
maketh their breast close and constricted as if they had to climb
up to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty on those who
refuse to believe
126. This is the way of thy Lord leading straight: We have
detailed the Signs for those who receive admonition
127. For them will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their
Lord: He will be their Friend because they practiced
(righteousness).
128. One day will He gather them all together (and say): "O ye
assembly of Jinns! much (toll) did ye take of men." Their friends
amongst men will say: "Our Lord! we made profit from each other:
but (alas!) we reached our term which Thou didst appoint for us."
He will say: "The fire be your dwelling-place you will dwell
therein for ever except as Allah willeth." For thy Lord is full
of wisdom and knowledge
129. Thus do We make the wrong-doers turn to each other because
of what they earn.
130. O ye assembly of Jinns and men! came there not unto you
apostles from amongst you setting forth unto you of the meeting
of this day of yours?" They will say: "We bear witness against
ourselves." It was the life of this world that deceived them. So
against themselves will they bear witness that they rejected
faith
131. (The apostles were sent) thus for thy Lord would not destroy
for their wrong-doing men's habitations whilst their occupants
were unwarned
132. To all are degrees (or ranks) according to their deeds: for
thy Lord is not unmindful of anything that they do 
133. Thy Lord is Self-sufficient full of Mercy: if it were His
Will He could destroy you and in your place appoint whom He will
as your successors even as he raised you up from the posterity of
other people
134. All that hath been promised unto you will come to pass: nor
can ye frustrate it (in the least bit)
135. Say: "O my people! do whatever ye can: I will do (my part):
soon will ye know who it is whose end will be (best) in the
Hereafter: certain it is that the wrong-doers will not prosper."
136. Out of what Allah hath produced in abundance in tilth and in
cattle they assigned Him a share: they say according to their
fancies: "This is for Allah and this for our `partners'"!  But
the share of their `partners' reacheth not Allah whilst the share
of Allah reacheth their `partners'! Evil (and unjust) is their
assignment!
137. Even so in the eyes of most of the Pagans their `partners'
made alluring he slaughter of their children in order to lead
them to their own destruction and cause confusion in their
religion. If Allah had willed they would not have done so: but
leave alone them and their inventions
138. And they say that such and such cattle and crops are taboo
and none should eat of them except those whom so they say We
wish; further there are cattle forbidden to yoke or burden and
cattle on which (at slaughter) the name of Allah is not
pronounced; inventions against Allah's name: soon will He requite
them for their inventions

139. They say: "What is in the wombs of such and such cattle is
specially reserved (for food) for our men and forbidden to our
women; but if it is still-born then all have shares therein. For
their (false) attribution (of superstitions to Allah): He will
soon punish them: for He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge
140. Lost are those who slay their children from folly without
knowledge and forbid food which Allah hath provided for them
inventing (lies) against Allah. They have indeed gone astray and
heeded no guidance
141. It is He who produceth gardens with trellises and without
and dates and tilth with produce of all kinds and olives and
pomegranates similar (in kind) and different (in variety): eat of
their fruit in their season but render the dues that are proper
on the day that the harvest is gathered. ? But waste not by
excess: for Allah loveth not the wasters
142. Of the cattle are some for burden and some for meat. Eat
what Allah hath provided for you and follow not the footsteps of
Satan: for he is to you an avowed enemy
143. (Take) eight (head of cattle) in (four) pairs: of sheep a
pair and of goats a pair; say hath He forbidden the two males or
the two females or (the young) which the wombs of the two females
enclose? Tell me with knowledge if ye are truthful
144. Of camels a pair and of oxen a pair; say hath He forbidden
the two males or the two females or the (the young) which the
wombs of the two females enclose?  Were ye present when Allah
ordered you such a thing?  But who doth more wrong than one who
invents a lie against Allah to lead astray men without knowledge?
For Allah guideth not people who do wrong
145. Say: "I find not in the Message received by me by
inspiration any (meat) forbidden to be eaten by one who wishes to
eat it unless it be dead meat or blood poured forth or the flesh
of swine for it is an abomination or what is impious (meat) on
which a name has been invoked other than Allah's." But (even so)
if a person is forced by necessity without wilful disobedience
nor transgressing due limits thy Lord is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful
146. For those who followed the Jewish Law We forbade every
(animal) with undivided hoof and We forbade them the fat of the
ox and the sheep except what adheres to their backs or their
entrails or is mixed up with a bone: this in recompense for their
wilful disobedience: for We are True (in Our ordinances)
147. If they accuse thee of falsehood say: "Your Lord is full of
Mercy All-embracing; but from people in guilt never will His
wrath be turned back
148. Those who give partners to Allah will say "If Allah had
wished we should not have given partners to Him nor would our
father; nor should we have had any taboos." So did their
ancestors argue falsely until they tasted of Our wrath. Say:
"Have ye any (certain) Knowledge?  If so produce it before us. Ye
follow nothing but conjecture: Ye do nothing but lie."
149. Say: "With Allah is the argument that reaches home: if it
had been his will he could indeed have guided you all."
150. Say: "Bring forward your witnesses to prove that Allah did
forbid so and so." If they bring such witnesses be not thou
amongst them: nor follow thou the vain desires of such as treat
Our Signs as falsehoods and such as believe not in the Hereafter:
for they hold others as equal with their Guardian-Lord
151. Say: "Come I will rehearse what Allah hath (really)
prohibited you from": join not anything as equal with Him; be
good to your parents: kill not your children on a plea of want; 
We provide sustenance for you and for them;  come not nigh to
shameful deeds whether open or secret; take not life which Allah
hath made sacred except by way of justice and law: thus doth He
command you that ye may learn wisdom
152. And come not nigh to the orphan's property except to improve
it until he attain the age of full strength; give measure and
weight with (full) justice; no burden do We place on any soul but
that which it can bear; whenever ye speak speak justly even if a
near relative is concerned; and fulfil the Covenant of Allah:
thus doth He command you that ye may remember
153. Verily this is My Way leading straight: follow it: follow
not (other) paths: they will scatter you about from His (great)
path: thus doth He command you that ye may be righteous
154. Moreover We gave Moses the Book completing (Our favor) to
those who would do right and explaining all things in detail and
a guide and a mercy that they might believe in the meeting with
their Lord
155. And this is a Book which We have revealed as a blessing: so
follow it and, be righteous that ye may receive mercy:
156. Lest ye should say: "The Book was sent down to two peoples
before us and for our part we remained unacquainted with all that
they learned by assiduous study."
157. Or lest ye should say: "If the Book had only been sent down
to us we should have followed its guidance better than they." Now
then hath come unto you a Clear (sign) from your Lord and a guide
and a mercy: then who could do more wrong than one who rejecteth
Allah's signs and turneth away therefrom?  In good time shall We
requite those who turn away from Our Signs with a dreadful
penalty for their turning away
158. Are they waiting to see if the angels come to them or thy
Lord (Himself) or certain of the signs of thy Lord! the day that
certain of the signs of thy Lord do come no good will it do to a
soul to believe in them then if it believed not before nor earned
righteousness through its Faith. Say: "Wait ye: we too are
waiting."
159. As for those who divide their religion and break up into
sects thou hast no part in them in the least: their affair is
with Allah: He will in the end tell them the truth of all that
they did
160. He that doeth good shall have ten times as much to his
credit: he that doeth evil shall only be recompensed according to
his evil. No wrong shall be done unto (any of) them
161. Say: "Verily my Lord hath guided me to a way that is
straight a religion of right the path (trod) by Abraham the true
in faith and he (certainly) joined not gods with Allah."
162. Say: "Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice my life
and my death are (all) for Allah the Cherisher of the Worlds:
163. No partner hath He: this am I commanded and I am the first
of those who bow to His Will.
164. Say: "Shall I seek for (my) Cherisher other than Allah when
He is the Cherisher of all things (that exist)?" Every soul draws
the meed of its acts on none but itself: no bearer of burdens can
bear the burden of another. Your goal in the end is toward Allah:
He will tell you the truth of the things wherein ye disputed
165. It is He who hath made you (His) agents inheritors of the
earth: He hath raised you in ranks some above others: that he may
try you in the gifts He hath given you: for thy Lord is quick in
punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.




#7. Araaf                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Alif Lam Mim Sad
2. A Book revealed unto thee so let thy heart be oppressed no
more by any difficulty on that account that with it thou mightest
warn (the erring) and teach the believers
3. Follow (O men!) the revelation given unto you from your Lord
and follow not as friends or protectors other than Him. Little it
is ye remember of admonition
4. How many towns have We destroyed (for their sins)?  Our
punishment took them on a sudden by night or while they slept for
their afternoon rest
5. When (thus) our punishment took them no cry did they utter but
this "indeed we did wrong."
6. Then shall We question those to whom Our message was sent and
those by whom We sent it.
7. And verily We shall recount their whole story with knowledge
for We were never absent (at any time or place)
8. The balance that day will be true (to a nicety): those whose
scale (of good) will be heavy will prosper
9. Those whose scale will be light will find their souls in
perdition for that they wrongfully treated our signs
10. It is We who have placed you with authority on earth and
provided you therein with means for the fulfillment of your life:
small are the thanks that ye give!
11. It is We who created you and gave you shape; then We bade the
angels bow down to Adam and they bowed down; not so Iblis; he
refused to be of those who bow down
12. (Allah) said: "what prevented thee from bowing down when I
commanded thee?"  He said: "I am better than he: thou didst
create me from fire and him from clay."
13. (Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to
be arrogant here: get out for thou art of the meanest (of
creatures)."
14. He said: "give me respite till the day they are raised up."
915. (Allah) said: "be thou among those who have respite."
16. He said: "because Thou hast thrown me out of the way lo! I
will lie in wait for them on Thy straight way
17. "Then will I assault them from before them and behind them
from their right and their left: nor wilt Thou find in most of
them gratitude (for Thy mercies)
18. (Allah) said: "Get out from this disgraced and expelled. If
any of them follow thee hell will I fill with you all
19. O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the garden and enjoy (its
good things) as ye wish: but approach not this tree or ye run
into harm and transgression."
20. Then began satan to whisper suggestions to them bringing
openly before their minds all their shame that was hidden from
them (before): he said "Your Lord only forbade you this tree lest
ye should become angels or such beings as live for ever."
21. And he swore to them both that he was their sincere adviser
22. So by deceit he brought about their fall: when they tasted of
the tree their shame became manifest to them and they began to
sew together the leaves of the garden over their bodies. And
their Lord called unto them: "Did I not forbid you that tree and
tell you that satan was an avowed enemy unto you?"
23. They said: "our Lord! we have wronged our own souls: if Thou
forgive us not and bestow not upon us Thy mercy we shall
certainly be lost."
24. (Allah) said: "Get ye down with enmity between yourselves. On
earth will be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood
for a time."
25. He said: "therein shall ye live and therein shall ye die; but
from it shall ye be taken out (at last)."
26. O ye children of Adam! We have bestowed raiment upon you to
cover your shame as well as to be an adornment to you but the
raiment of righteousness that is the best. Such are among the
signs of Allah that they may receive admonition!
27. O ye children of Adam! let not satan seduce you in the same
manner as he got your parents out of the garden stripping them of
their raiment to expose their shame: for he and his tribe watch
you from a position where ye cannot see them: We made the evil
ones friends (only) to those without faith
28. When they do aught that is shameful they say: "We found our
fathers doing so"; and "Allah commanded us thus": say: "Nay Allah
never commands what is shameful: do ye say of Allah what ye know
not?"
329. Say: "My Lord hath commanded justice; and that ye set your
whole selves (to him) at every time and place of prayer and call
upon him making your devotion sincere as in his sight: such as he
created you in the beginning so shall ye return"
30. Some He hath guided: others have (by their choice) deserved
the loss of their way: in that they took the evil ones in
preference to Allah for their friends and protectors and think
that they receive guidance
31. O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time
and place of prayer: eat and drink: but waste not by excess for
Allah loveth not the wasters
32. Say: Who hath forbidden the beautiful (gifts) of Allah which
He hath produced for his servants and the things clean and pure
(which He hath provided) for sustenance?  Say: they are in the
life of this world for those who believe (and) purely for them on
the Day of Judgment. Thus do We explain the signs in detail for
those who understand
33. Say: The things that my Lord hath indeed forbidden are:
shameful deeds whether open or secret; sins and trespasses
against truth or reason; assigning of partners to Allah for which
he hath given no authority; and saying things about Allah of
which ye have no knowledge
34. To every people is a term appointed: when their term is
reached not an hour can they cause delay nor (an hour) can they
advance (it in anticipation)
35. O ye children of Adam! whenever there come to you apostles
from amongst you rehearsing my signs unto you those who are
righteous and mend (their lives) on them shall be no fear nor
shall they grieve
36. But those who reject our signs and treat them with arrogance
they are companions of the fire to dwell therein (for ever)
37. Who is more unjust than one who invents a lie against Allah
or rejects his signs?  For such their portion appointed must
reach them from the Book (of decrees); until when Our messengers
(of death) arrive and take their souls they say: "where are the
things that ye used to invoke besides Allah?" They will reply
"they have left us in the lurch" and they will bear witness
against themselves that they had rejected Allah
38. He will say: "enter ye in the company of the peoples who
passed away before you men and Jinns into the fire. Every time a
new people enters it curses its sister-people (that went before)
until they follow each other all into the fire. Saith the last
about the first: "Our Lord! it is these that misled us: so give
them a double penalty in the fire." He will say: "doubled for
all": but this Ye do not understand
39. Then the first will say to the last: "see then! no advantage
have ye over us; so taste ye of the penalty for all that ye did!"
40. To those who reject Our signs and treat them with arrogance
no opening will there be of the gates of heaven nor will they
enter the garden until the camel can pass through the eye of the
needle: such is Our reward for those in sin
41. For them there is hell as a couch (below) and folds and folds
of covering above: such is Our requital of those who do wrong
42. But those who believe and work righteousness no burden do We
place on any soul but that which it can bear they will be
companions of the garden therein to dwell (for ever)
43. And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of
injury; beneath them will be rivers flowing; and they shall say:
"Praise be to Allah Who hath guided us to this (felicity): never
could we have found guidance had it not been for the guidance of
Allah: indeed it was the truth that the apostles of our Lord
brought unto us." And they Shall hear the cry: "Behold! the
garden before you! Ye have been made its inheritors for your
deeds (of righteousness)."
44. The companions of the garden will call out to the companions
of the fire: "We have indeed found the promises of our Lord to us
true: have you also found your Lord's promises true?"  They shall
say "yes"; but a crier shall proclaim between them: "the curse of
Allah is on the wrong- doers;
45. "Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and
would seek in it something crooked: they were those who Denied
the Hereafter."
46. Between them shall be a veil and on the heights will be men
who would know everyone by his marks: they will call out to the
companions of the garden "peace on you" they will not have
entered but they will have an assurance (thereof.)
47. When their eyes shall be turned towards the companions of the
fire they will say: "Our Lord! send us not to the company of the
wrong- doers."
48. The men on the heights will call to certain men whom they
will know from their marks saying: "Of what profit to you were
you hoards and your arrogant ways?
49. "Behold! are these not the men whom you swore that Allah with
his mercy would never bless?  Enter ye the garden: no fear shall
be on you nor shall ye grieve."
50. The companions of the fire will call to the companions of the
garden; "pour down to us water or anything that Allah doth
provide for your sustenance." They will say: "Both these things
hath Allah forbidden to those who rejected Him
51. "Such as took their religion to be mere amusement and play
and were deceived by the life of the world." That day shall We
forget them as they forgot the meeting of this day of theirs and
as they were wont to reject Our signs
52. For We had certainly sent unto them a Book based on knowledge
which We explained in detail a guide and a mercy to all who
believe
53. Do they just wait for the final fulfillment of the event?  On
the day the event is finally fulfilled those who disregarded it
before will say: "the apostles of our Lord did indeed bring true
(tidings). Have we no intercessors now to intercede on our
behalf?  Or could we be sent back? Then should we behave
differently from our behavior in the past." In fact they will
have lost their souls and the things they invented will leave
them in the lurch
54. Your guardian-Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the
earth in six days and is firmly established on the throne (of
authority): He draweth the night as a veil O'er the day each
seeking the other in rapid succession: He created the sun the
moon and the stars (all) governed by laws under His command. Is
it not His to create and to govern?  Blessed be Allah the
cherisher and sustainer of the worlds!
755. Call on your Lord with humility and in private: for Allah
loveth not those who trespass beyond bounds
56. Do no mischief on the earth after it hath been set in order
but call on Him with fear and longing (in your hearts): for the
mercy of Allah is (always) near to those who do good
57. It is He who sendeth the winds like heralds of glad tidings
going before His mercy: when they have carried the heavy-laden
clouds We drive them to a land that is dead make rain to descend
thereon and produce every kind of harvest therewith: thus shall
We raise up the dead: perchance ye may remember
58. From the land that is clean and good by the will of its
cherisher springs up produce (rich) after its kind: but from the
land that is bad spring up nothing but that which is niggardly:
thus do We explain the signs by various (symbols) to those who
are grateful
59. We sent Noah to his people. He said: "O my people! worship
Allah! ye have no other god but Him. I fear for you the
punishment of a dreadful day!
60. The leaders of his people said: "Ah! we see thee evidently
wandering (in mind)."
61. He said: "O my people! no wandering is there in my (mind): on
the contrary I am an apostle from the Lord and Cherisher of the
worlds!
62. "I but fulfil towards you the duties of my Lord's mission:
sincere is my advice to you and I know from Allah something that
ye know not
63. "Do ye wonder that there hath come to you a message from your
Lord through a man of your own people to warn you so that ye may
fear Allah and haply receive his mercy?"
64. But they rejected him and We delivered him and those with him
in the ark: But We overwhelmed in the flood those who rejected
our signs. They were indeed a blind people!
65. To the Ad people (We sent) Hud one of their (own) brethren:
He said: "O my people! worship Allah! ye have no other god but
Him. Will yet not fear (Allah)?"
66. The leaders of the unbelievers among his people said: "Ah! we
see thou art an imbecile!" and "we think thou art a liar!"
167. He said: "O my people! I am not imbecile but (I am) an
apostle from the Lord and Cherisher of the worlds!
68. "I but fulfil towards your the duties of my Lord's mission: I
am to you a sincere and trustworthy adviser
69. "Do ye wonder that there hath come to you a message from your
Lord through a man of your own people to warn you? call in
remembrance that he made you inheritors after the people of Noah
and gave you a stature tall among the nations. Call in
remembrance the benefits (ye have received) from Allah: that so
Ye may prosper."
70. They said: "Comest thou to us that we may worship Allah alone
and give up the cult of our fathers?  Bring us what thou
threatenest us with if so be that thou tellest the truth!"
71. He said: "punishment and wrath have already come upon you
from your Lord: dispute ye with me over names which ye have
devised ye and your fathers without authority from Allah?  Then
wait: I am amongst you also waiting."
72. We saved him and those who adhered to him by our mercy and We
cut off the roots of those who rejected our signs and did not
believe
73. To the Thamud people (We sent) Saleh one of their own
brethren: he said: "O my people! worship Allah; ye have no other
god but Him. Now hath come unto you a clear (sign) from your
Lord!  This she-camel of Allah is a sign unto you: so leave her
to graze in Allah's earth and let her come to no harm or ye shall
be seized with a grievous punishment
74. "And remember how He made you inheritors after the ad people
and gave you habitations in the land: ye build for yourselves
palaces and castles in (open) plains and carve out homes in the
mountains; so bring to remembrance the benefits (ye have
received) from Allah and refrain from evil and mischief on the
earth."
75. The leaders of the arrogant party among his people said to
those who were reckoned powerless those among them who believe:
"know ye indeed that Saleh is an apostle from his Lord?"  They
said: "We do indeed believe in the revelation which hath been
sent through him."
76. The arrogant party said: "for our part we reject what ye
believe in."
77. Then they ham-strung the she-camel and insolently defied the
order of their Lord saying: "O Saleh! bring about thy threats if
thou art an apostle (of Allah)!"
78. So the earthquake took them unawares and they lay prostrate
in their homes in the morning!
79. So Saleh left them saying: "O my people! I did indeed convey
to you the message for which I was sent by my Lord: I gave you
good counsel but ye love not good counsellors!"
80. We also (sent) Lut: he said to his people: "Do ye commit
lewdness such as no people in creation (ever) committed before
you?
681. "For ye practice your lusts on men in preference to women:
ye are indeed people transgressing beyond bounds."
82. And his people gave no answer but this: they said "drive them
out of your city: these are indeed men who want to be clean and
pure!"
83. But We saved him and his family except his wife: she was of
those who lagged behind
84. And We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): then see
what was the end of those who indulged in sin and crime!
85. To the Madyan people We sent Shu`aib one of their own
brethren: he said: "O my people! worship Allah; Ye have no other
god but Him. Now hath come unto you a clear (sign) from your
Lord!  Give just measure and weight nor withhold from the people
the things that are their due; and do no mischief on the earth
after it has been set in order: that will be best for you if    
ye have faith
86. "And squat not on every road breathing threats hindering from
the path of Allah those who believe in Him and seeking in it
something crooked; but remember how ye were little and He gave
you increase. And hold in your mind's eye what was the end of
those who did mischief
87. "And if there is a party among you who believes in the
message with which I have been sent and a party which does not
believe hold yourselves in patience until Allah doth decide
between us: for He is the best to decide."
88. The leaders the arrogant party among his people said: "O
Shu`aib! we shall certainly drive thee out of our city (thee) and
those who believe with thee: or else ye (thou and they) shall
have to return to our ways and religion." He said: "what! even
though we do detest (them)?
89. "We should indeed invent a lie against Allah if we returned
to your ways after Allah hath rescued us therefrom: nor could we
by any manner of means return thereto unless it be as in the Will
and plan of Allah Our Lord. Our Lord can reach out to the utmost
recesses of things by His knowledge. In Allah is our trust. Our
Lord! decide thou between us and our people in truth for thou art
the best to decide."
90. The leaders the unbelievers among his people said "if ye
follow Shu`aib be sure then ye are ruined!"
91. But the earthquake took them unawares and they lay prostrate
in their homes before the morning!
92. The men who rejected Shu`aib became as if they had never been
in the homes where they had flourished: the men who rejected
Shu`aib it was they who were ruined!
93. So Shu`aib left them saying: "O my people! I did indeed
convey to you the messages for which I was sent by my Lord: I
gave you good counsel but how shall I lament over a people who
refuse to believe!
794. Whenever We sent a prophet to a town We took up its people
in suffering and adversity in order that they might learn
humility
95. Then We changed their suffering into prosperity until they
grew and multiplied and began to say: "Our fathers (too) were
touched by suffering and affluence." Behold!  We called them to
account of a sudden while they realized not (their peril)
96. If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah
We should indeed have opened out to them (all kinds of) blessings
from heaven and earth; but they rejected (the truth) and We
brought them to book for their misdeeds
97. Did the people of the towns feel secure against the coming of
our wrath by night while they were asleep?
98. Or else did they feel secure against its coming in broad
daylight while they played about (care-free)?
99. Did they then fell secure against the plan of Allah?  But no
one can feel secure from the plan of Allah except those (doomed)
to ruin!
100. To those who inherit the earth in succession to its
(previous) possessors is it not a guiding (lesson) that if We so
willed We could punish them (too) for their sins and seal up
their hearts so that they could not hear?
101. Such were the towns whose story We (thus) relate unto thee:
there came indeed to them their apostles with clear (signs): but
they would not believe what they had rejected before. Thus doth
Allah seal up the heart of those who reject faith
102. Most of them We found not men (true) to their covenant: but
most of them We found rebellious and disobedient
103. Then after them We sent Moses with Our signs to Pharaoh and
his chiefs but they wrongfully rejected them: so see what was the
end of those who made mischief
104. Moses said: "O Pharaoh! I am an apostle from the Lord of the
worlds
105. "One for whom it is right to say nothing but truth about
Allah. Now have I come unto you (people) from your Lord with a
clear (sign): so let the children of Israel depart along with
me."
106. (Pharaoh) said: "If indeed thou hast come with a sign show
it forth if thou tellest the truth."
107. Then (Moses) threw his rod and behold! it was a serpent
plain (for all to see)!
108. And he drew out his hand and behold! it was white to all
beholders!
109. Said the Chiefs of the people of Pharaoh: "This is indeed a
sorcerer well-versed

110. "His plan is to get you out of your land then what is it ye
counsel?"
111. They said: "keep him and his brother in suspense (for a
while); and send to the cities men to collect
112. and bring up to thee all (our) sorcerers well-versed."
113. So there came the sorcerers to Pharaoh: they said "Of course
we shall have a (suitable) reward if we win!"
114. He said: "Yea (and more) for ye shall in that case be
(raised to posts) nearest (to my person)."
115. They said: "O Moses! wilt thou throw (first) or shall we
have the (first) throw?"
116. Said Moses: "Throw ye (first)." So when they threw they
bewitched the eyes of the people and struck terror into them: for
they showed a great (feat of) magic
117. We put it into Moses's mind by inspiration: "throw (now) thy
rod": and behold! it swallows up straightway all the falsehoods
which they fake!
118. Thus truth was confirmed and all that they did was made of
no effect
119. So the (great ones) were vanquished there and then and were
made to look  small
120. But the sorcerers fell down prostrate in adoration
121. Saying: "we believe in the Lord of the worlds
122. "The Lord of Moses and Aaron"
123. Said Pharaoh: "believe ye in him before I give you
permission?  Surely this is a trick which ye have planned in the
city to drive out its people: but soon shall ye know (the
consequences)
124. "Be sure I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite
sides and I will cause you all to die on the cross."
125. They said: "for us we are but sent back unto our Lord
126. "But thou dost wreak thy vengeance on us simply because we
believed in the signs of our Lord when they reached us!  Our
Lord! pour out on us patience and constancy and take our souls
unto thee as Muslims (who bow to thy will)"!
127. Said the chiefs of Pharaoh's people: "wilt thou leave Moses
and his people to spread mischief in the land and to abandon thee
and thy gods?" He said: "Their male children will we slay; (only)
their females will we save alive; and we have over them (power)
irresistible."
128. Said Moses to his people: "Pray for help from Allah and
(wait) in patience and constancy: for the earth is Allah's to
give as a heritage to such of his servants as He pleaseth; and
the end is (best) for the righteous
129. They said: "We have had (nothing but) trouble both before
and after thou comest to us." He said: "It may be that your Lord
will destroy your enemy and make you inheritors in the earth;
that so He may try you by your deeds."
130. We punished the people of Pharaoh with years (of drought)
and shortness of crops; that they might receive admonition
131. But when good (times) came they said "this is due to us";
when gripped by calamity they ascribed it to evil omens connected
with Moses and those with him!  Behold! in truth the omens of
evil are theirs in Allah's sight but most of them do not
understand!
132. They said (to Moses): "whatever be the signs thou bringest
to work therewith the sorcery on us we shall never believe in
thee."
133. So We sent (plagues) on them wholesale death Locusts Lice
Frogs and Blood: signs openly Self-explained; but they were
steeped in arrogance a people given to sin 
134. Every time the penalty fell on them they said: "O Moses! on
our behalf call on thy Lord in virtue of his promise to thee: if
thou wilt remove the penalty from us we shall truly believe in
thee and we shall send away the children of Israel with thee."
135. But every time We removed the penalty from them according to
a fixed term which they had to fulfil Behold! they broke their
word!
136. So We exacted retribution from them: We drowned them in the
sea because they rejected Our signs and failed to take warning
from them
137. And We made a people considered weak (and of no account)
inheritors of lands in both east and west lands whereon We sent
down our blessings. The fair promise of the Lord was fulfilled
for the children of Israel because they had patience and
constancy and We levelled to the ground the great works and fine
buildings which Pharaoh and his people erected (with such pride)
138. We took the children of Israel (with safety) across the sea.
They came upon a people devoted entirely to some idols they had.
They said: "O Moses! fashion for us a god like unto the gods they
have." He said: "surely ye are a people without knowledge
139. "As to these folk the cult they are in is (but) a fragment
of a ruin and vain is the (worship) which they practice."
140. He said: "Shall I seek for you a god other than the (true)
Allah when it is Allah who hath endowed you with gifts above the
nations?"
141. And remember We rescued you from Pharaoh's people who
afflicted you with the worst of penalties who slew your male
children and saved alive your females: in that was a momentous
trial from your Lord
142. We appointed for Moses thirty nights and completed (the
period) with ten (more): thus was completed the term (of
communion) with his Lord forty nights. And Moses had charged his
brother Aaron (before he went up): "Act for me amongst my people:
do right and follow not the way of those who do mischief."
143. When Moses came to the place appointed by Us and his Lord
addressed him He said: "O my Lord! show (Thyself) to me that I
may look upon thee." Allah said: "by no means canst thou see Me
(direct); but look upon the mount; if it abide in its place then
shalt thou see Me." When his Lord manifested his glory on the
mount He made it as dust and Moses fell down in a swoon. When he
recovered his senses he said: "Glory be to Thee! to thee I turn
in repentance and I am the first to believe." (Allah) said: "O
Moses! I have chosen thee above (other) men by the mission I
(have given thee) and the words I (have spoken to thee): take
then the (revelation) which I give thee and be of those who give
thanks."         JH  
144. (Allah) said: "O Moses! I have chosen thee Above (other) men
By the mission I (have Given thee) and the words I (have spoken
to thee): Take then the (revelation) Which I give thee And be of
those Who give thanks."
145. And We ordained laws for him in the tablets in all matters
both commanding and explaining all things (and said): "take and
hold these with firmness and enjoin thy people to hold fast by
the best in the precepts: soon shall I show you the homes of the
wicked (how they lie desolate)."
146. Those who behave arrogantly on the earth in defiance of
right them will turn away from My signs they will not believe in
them; and if they see the way of right conduct they will not
adopt it as the way; but if they see the way of error that is the
way they will adopt; for they rejected Our signs and failed to
take warning from them
147. Those who reject Our signs and the meeting in the hereafter
vain are their deeds: can they expect to be rewarded except as
they have wrought?
148. The people of Moses made in his absence out of their
ornaments the image of a calf (for worship): it seemed to low:
did they not see that it could neither speak to them nor show
them the way?  They took it for worship and they did wrong
149. When they repented and saw that they had erred they said:
"If our Lord have not mercy upon us and forgive us we shall
indeed be of those who perish."
150. When Moses came back to his people angry and grieved he
said: "evil it is that ye have done in my place in my absence:
did ye make haste to bring on the judgment of your Lord?"  He put
down the tablets seized his brother by (the hair of) his head and
dragged him to him. Aaron said: "son of my mother! the people did
indeed reckon me as naught and went near to slaying me! make not
the enemies rejoice over my misfortune nor count thou me amongst
the people of sin."
151. Moses prayed: "O my Lord! forgive me and my brother! admit
us to Thy mercy! for Thou art the Most Merciful of those who sow
mercy!"
152. Those who took the calf (for worship) will indeed be
overwhelmed with wrath from their Lord and with shame in this
life: thus do We recompense those who invent (falsehoods)
153. But those who do wrong but repent thereafter and (truly)
believe verily Thy Lord is thereafter Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
154. When the anger of Moses was appeased he took up the tablets:
in the writing thereon was guidance and mercy for such as fear
their Lord
155. And Moses chose seventy of his people for Our place of
meeting: when they were seized with violent quaking he prayed: "O
my Lord! if it had been Thy will Thou couldst have destroyed long
before both them and me: wouldst Thou destroy us for the deeds of
the foolish one among us? This is no more than Thy trial: by it
Thou causest whom Thou wilt to stray and Thou leadest whom Thou
wilt into the right path. Thou art our protector: so forgive us
and give us Thy mercy; for Thou art the best of those who forgive
156. "And ordain for us that which is good in this life and in
the hereafter: for we have turned unto Thee." He said: "with My
punishment I visit whom I will; but My mercy extendeth to all
things. That (Mercy) I shall ordain for those who do right and
practice regular charity and those who believe in Our signs;
157. "Those who follow the apostle the unlettered prophet whom
they find mentioned in their own (Scriptures); in the law and the
Gospel; for he commands them what is just and forbids them what
is evil: he allows them as lawful what is good (and pure) and
prohibits them from what is bad (and impure); He releases them
from their heavy burdens and from the yokes that are upon them.
So it is those who believe in him honor him help him and follow
the light which is sent down with him it is they who will
prosper."
158. Say: "O men! I am sent unto you all as the apostle of Allah
to Whom belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth:
there is no god but He: it is He that giveth both life and death.
So believe in Allah and His apostle the unlettered Prophet who
believed in Allah and His words: follow him that (so) ye may be
guided."
159. Of the people of Moses there is a section who guide and do
justice in the light of truth
160. We divided them into twelve tribes or nations. We directed
Moses by inspiration when his (thirsty) people asked him for
water: "Strike the rock with thy staff": out of it there gushed
forth twelve springs: each group knew its own place for water. We
gave them the shade of clouds and sent down to them manna and
quails (saying): "Eat of the good things We have provided for
you": (but they rebelled): to Us they did no harm but they harmed
their own souls
161. And remember it was said to them: "Dwell in this town and
eat therein as ye wish but say the word of humility and enter the
gate in a posture of humility; We shall forgive you your faults;
We shall increase (the portion of) those who do good."
162. But the transgressors among them changed the word from that
which had been given them; so We sent on them a plague from
heaven for that they repeatedly transgressed
163. Ask them concerning the town standing close by the sea.
Behold! they transgressed in the matter of the Sabbath. For on
the day of their Sabbath their fish did come to them openly
holding up their heads but on the day they had no Sabbath they
came not: thus did We make a trial of them for they were given to
transgression
164. When some of them said: "why do ye preach to a people whom
Allah will destroy or visit with a terrible punishment?"  Said
the preachers: "to discharge our duty to your Lord and perchance
they may fear him."
165. When they disregarded the warnings that had been given them
We rescued those who forbade evil; but We visited the wrong-doers
with a grievous punishment because they were given to
transgression
166. When in their insolence they transgressed (all) prohibition
We said to them: "Be ye apes despised and rejected"
167. Behold! thy Lord did declare that He would send against them
to the Day of Judgment those who would afflict them with grievous
penalty. Thy Lord is quick in retribution but he is also
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.
168. We broke them up into sections on this earth. There are
among them some that are the righteous and some that are the
opposite. We have tried them with both prosperity and adversity:
in order that they might turn (to us)
169. After them succeeded an (evil) generation: they inherited
the Book but they chose (for themselves) the vanities of this
world saying (for excuse): "(everything) will be forgiven us."
(Even so) if similar vanities came their way they would (again)
seize them. Was not the covenant of the Book taken from them that
they would not ascribe to Allah anything but the truth?  And they
study what is in the Book. But best for the righteous is the home
in the hereafter: will ye not understand?
170. As to those who hold fast by the Book and establish regular
prayer; never shall We suffer the reward of the righteous to
perish
171. When We shook the mount over them as if it had been a canopy
and they thought it was going to fall on them (We said): "Hold
firmly to what We have given you and bring (even) to remembrance
what is therein; perchancee ye may fear Allah."
172. When thy Lord drew forth from the children of Adam from
their loins their descendants and made them testify concerning
themselves (saying): "Am I not your Lord (who cherishes and
sustains you)?"  They said: "Yea! we do testify!"  (This) lest ye
should say on the Day of Judgment: "of this we were never
mindful."
173. Or lest ye should say: "Our fathers before us may have taken
false gods but we are (their) descendants after them: wilt thou
then destroy us because of the deeds of men who were futile?"
174. Thus do We explain the signs in detail! and perchance they
may turn (unto Us).
175. Relate to them the story of the man to whom We sent our
signs but he passed them by: so satan followed him up and he went
astray
176. If it had been Our will We should have elevated him with our
signs; but he inclined to the earth and followed his own vain
desires. His similitude is that of a dog: if you attack him he
lolls out his tongue or if you leave him alone he (still) lolls
out his tongue. That is the similitude of those who reject our
signs; so relate the story; perchance they may reflect
177. Evil as an example are people who reject Our signs and wrong
their own souls.
178. Whom Allah doth guide he is on the right path: whom He
rejects from His guidance such are the persons who perish
179. Many are the Jinns and men We have made for Hell: They have
hearts wherewith they understand not eyes wherewith they see not
and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle nay more
misguided: for they are heedless (of warning)
180. The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on Him by
them; but shun such men as use profanity in His names: for what
they do they will soon be requited
181. Of those We have created are people who direct (others) with
truth and dispense justice therewith
182. Those who reject Our signs We shall gradually visit with
punishment in ways they perceive not
183. Respite will I grant unto them: for My scheme is strong (and
unfailing)
184. Do they not reflect?  Their companion is not seized with
madness: he is but a perspicuous warner
185. Do they see nothing in the government of the heavens and the
earth and all that Allah hath created?  (Do they not see) that it
may well be that their term is nigh drawing to an end?  In what
message after this will they then believe?
186. To such as Allah rejects from His guidance there can be no
guide; He will leave them in their trespasses wandering in
distraction
187. They ask thee about the (final) hour when will be its
appointed time? Say: "The knowledge thereof is with my Lord
(alone): none but He can reveal as to when it will occur. Heavy
were its burden through the heavens and the earth. Only all of a
sudden will it come to you. They ask thee as if thou wert eager
in search thereof: Say: "The knowledge thereof is with Allah
(alone) but most men know not."
188. Say: "I have no power over any good or harm to myself except
as Allah willeth. If I had knowledge of the unseen I should have
multiplied all good and no evil should have touched me I am but a
warner and a bringer of glad tidings to those who have faith."
189. It is He who created you from a single person and made his
mate of like nature in order that he might dwell with her (in
love). When they are united she bears a light burden and carries
it about (unnoticed). When she grows heavy they both pray to
Allah their Lord (saying): "if Thou givest us a goodly child we
vow we shall (ever) be grateful."
190. But when He giveth them a goodly child they ascribe to
others a share in the gift they have received: but Allah is
exalted high above the partners they ascribe to Him
191. Do they indeed ascribe to Him as partners things that can
create nothing but are themselves created?
192. No aid can they give them nor can they aid themselves!
193. If ye call them to guidance they will not obey: for you it
is the same whether ye call them or ye hold your peace!
0194. Verily those whom ye call upon besides Allah are servants
like unto you: call upon them and let them listen to your prayer
if ye are (indeed) truthful!
195. Have they feet to walk with? or hands to lay hold with? or
eyes to see with? or ears to hear with?  Say: "Call your
god-partners scheme (your worst) against me and give me no
respite!
196. "For my protector is Allah Who revealed the Book (from time
to time) and He will choose and befriend the righteous
197. "But those ye call upon besides Him are unable to help you
and indeed to help themselves."
198. If thou callest them to guidance they hear not. Thou wilt
see them looking at thee but they see not
199. Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; but turn away
from the ignorant
200. If a suggestion from satan assail thy (mind) seek refuge
with Allah; for He heareth and knoweth (all things)
201. Those who fear Allah when a thought of evil from satan
assaults them bring Allah to remembrance when lo! they see
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202. But their brethren (the evil ones) plunge them deeper into
error and never relax (their efforts)
203. If thou bring them not a revelation they say: "why hast thou
not got it together?" Say: "I but follow what is revealed to me
from my Lord: This is (nothing but) lights from your Lord and
guidance and mercy for any who have faith
204. When the Qur'an is read listen to it with attention and hold
your peace: that ye may receive Mercy
205. And do thou (O reader!) bring thy Lord to remembrance in thy
(very) soul with humility and in reverence without loudness in
words in the mornings and evenings; and be not thou of those who
are unheedful
206. Those who are near to thy Lord disdain not to do Him
worship: They celebrate His praises and bow down before Him




#8. Anfaal                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. They ask thee concerning (things taken as) spoils of war. Say:
"(such) spoils are at the disposal of Allah and the apostle: so
fear Allah and keep straight the relations between yourselves:
obey Allah and His apostle if ye do believe."
2. For believers are those who when Allah is mentioned feel a
tremor in their hearts and when they hear His signs rehearsed
find their faith strengthened and put (all) their trust in their
Lord
3. Who establish regular prayers and spend (freely) out of the
gifts We have given them for sustenance:
4. Such in truth are the believers: they have grades of dignity
with their Lord and forgiveness and generous sustenance
5. Just as thy Lord ordered thee out of thy house in truth even
though a party among the believers disliked it
6. Disputing with thee concerning the truth after it was made
manifest as if they were being driven to death and they
(actually) saw it
7. Behold! Allah promised you one of the two (enemy) parties that
it should be yours: ye wished that the one unarmed should be
yours but Allah willed to justify the truth according to His
words and to cut off the roots of the unbelievers
8. That He might justify and prove falsehood false distasteful
though it be to those in guilt
9. Remember ye implored the assistance of your Lord and He
answered you: "I will assist you with a thousand of the angels
ranks on ranks."
10. Allah made it but a message of hope and an assurance to your
heart: (in any case) there is no help except from Allah: and
Allah is exalted in power wise
11. Remember He covered you with a sort of drowsiness to give you
calm as from Himself and He caused rain to descend on you from
heaven to clean you therewith to remove from you the stain of
satan to strengthen your hearts, and to plant your feet firmly
therewith
12. Remember thy Lord inspired the angels (with the message): "I
am with you: give firmness to the believers: I will instil terror
into the hearts of the unbelievers: smite ye above their necks
and smite all their finger-tips off them
13. This because they contended against Allah and His apostle: if
any contend against Allah and His apostle Allah is strict in
punishment
14. Thus (will it be said): "Taste ye then of the (punishment):
for those who resist Allah is the penalty of the fire."
15. O ye who believe! when ye meet the unbelievers in hostile
array never turn your backs to them
16. If any do turn his back to them on such a day unless it be in
a stratagem of war or to retreat to a troop (of his own) He draws
on himself the wrath of Allah and his abode is Hell and evil
refuge (indeed)!
17. It is not ye who slew them; it was Allah: when thou threwest
(a handful of dust) it was not thy act but Allah's: in order that
He might test the believers by a gracious trial from Himself: for
Allah is He who heareth and knoweth (all things)
18. That and also because Allah is He who makes feeble the plans
and stratagems of the unbelievers
19. (O unbelievers!) if ye prayed for victory and judgment now
hath the judgment come to you: if ye desist (from wrong) it will
be best for you: if ye return (to the attack) so shall We. Not
the least good will your forces be to you even if they were
multiplied: for verily Allah is with those who believe
20. O ye who believe! obey Allah and his apostle and turn not
away from him when ye hear (him speak)
21. Nor be like those who say "we hear" but listen not:
22. For the worst of beasts in the sight of Allah are the deaf
and the dumb those who understand not
23. If Allah had found in them any good He would indeed have made
them listen; (as it is) if He had made them listen they would but
have turned back and declined (faith)
24. O ye who believe! give your response to Allah and His apostle
when He calleth you to that which will give you life; and know
that Allah cometh in between a man and his heart and that it is
He to whom Ye shall (all) be gathered
25. And fear tumult or oppression which affecteth not in
particular (only) those of you who do wrong and know that Allah
is strict in punishment
26. Call to mind when ye were a small (band) despised through the
land and afraid that men might despoil and kidnap you; but He
provided a safe asylum for you strengthened you with his aid and
gave you good things for sustenance: that ye might be grateful
27. O ye that believe! betray not the trust of Allah and the
apostle nor misappropriate knowingly things entrusted to you
28. And know ye that your possessions and your progeny are but a
trial; and that it is Allah with whom lies your highest reward
29. O ye who believe! if ye fear Allah He will grant you a
criterion (to judge between right and wrong) remove from you
(all) evil (that may afflict) you and forgive you: for Allah is
the Lord of grace unbounded
30. Remember how the unbelievers plotted against thee to keep
thee in bonds or slay thee or get thee out (of thy home). They
plot and plan and Allah too, plans but the best of planners is
Allah
31. When Our signs are rehearsed to them they say: "we have heard
this (before): if we wished we could say (words) like these:
these are nothing but tales of the ancients."
32. Remember how they said: "O Allah! if this is indeed the truth
from Thee rain down on us a shower of stones from the sky or send
us a grievous penalty."
33. But Allah was not going to send them a penalty whilst thou
wast amongst them; nor was He going to send it whilst they could
ask for pardon
34. But what plea have they that Allah should not punish them
when they keep out (men) from the sacred Mosque   and they are
not its guardians?  No men can be its guardians except the
righteous; but most of them do not understand
35. Their prayer at the house (of Allah) is nothing but whistling
and clapping of hands: (its only answer can be) "taste ye the
penalty because ye blasphemed."
36. The unbelievers spend their wealth to hinder (men) from the
path of Allah and so will they continue to spend; but in the end
they will have (only) regrets and sighs; at length they will be
overcome: and the unbelievers will be gathered together to Hell
37. In order that Allah may separate the impure from the pure put
the impure one on another heap them together and cast them into
hell. They will be the ones to have lost
38. Say to the unbelievers if (now) they desist (from unbelief)
their past would be forgiven them; but if they persist the
punishment of those before them is already (a matter of warning
for them)
39. And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression
and there prevail justice and faith in Allah altogether and
everywhere; but if they cease verily Allah doth see all that they
do
40. If they refuse be sure that Allah is your protector the best
to protect and the best to help
41. And know that out of all the booty that ye may acquire (in
war) a fifth share is assigned to Allah and to the apostle and to
near relatives orphans the needy and the wayfarer if ye do
believe in Allah and in the revelation We sent down to Our
servant on the day of testing the day of the meeting of the two
forces. For Allah hath power over all things
42. Remember ye were on the hither side of the valley and they on
the farther side and the caravan on lower ground than ye. Even if
ye had made a mutual appointment to meet ye would certainly have
failed in the appointment: but (thus ye met) that Allah might
accomplish a matter already enacted; that those who died might
die after a clear sign (had been given) and those who lived might
live after a clear sign (had been given). And verily Allah is He
Who heareth and knoweth (all things)
43. Remember in thy dream Allah showed them to thee as few: if He
had shown them to thee as many ye would surely have been
discouraged and ye would surely have disputed in (your) decision:
but Allah saved (you): for He knoweth well the (secrets) of (all)
hearts

44. And remember when ye met He showed them to you as few in your
eyes and He made you appear as contemptible in their eyes: That
Allah might accomplish a matter already enacted: for to Allah do
all questions go back (for decision)
45. O ye who believe! when ye meet a force be firm and call Allah
in remembrance much (and often); that ye may prosper
46. And obey Allah and His apostle; and fall into no disputes
lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and be patient and
persevering: for Allah is with those who patiently persevere
47. And be not like those who started from their homes insolently
and to be seen of men and to hinder (men) from the path of Allah:
for Allah compasseth round about all that they do
48. Remember satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them
and said: "No one among men can overcome you this day while I am
near to you": but when the two forces came in sight of each other
he turned on his heels and said: "Lo! I am clear of you; lo! I
see what ye see not; lo! I fear Allah, for Allah is strict in
punishment
49. Lo! the hypocrites say and those in whose hearts is a
disease: "these people  their religion has misled them." But if
any trust in Allah behold! Allah is Exalted in might Wise
50. If thou couldst see when the angels take the souls of the
unbelievers (at death) (how) they smite their faces and their
backs (saying): "Taste the penalty of the blazing fire
51. "Because of (the deeds) which your (own) hands sent forth:
for Allah is never unjust to His servants:
52. "(Deeds) after the manner of the people of Pharaoh and of
those before them: they rejected the signs of Allah and Allah
punished them for their crimes: for Allah is strong and strict in
punishment:
953. "Because Allah will never change the grace which He hath
bestowed on a people until they change what is in their (own)
souls: and verily Allah is He Who heareth and knoweth (all
things)."
54. "(Deeds) after the manner of the people of Pharaoh and those
before them": they treated as false the signs of their Lord; so
We destroyed them for their crimes and We drowned the people of
Pharaoh: for they were all oppressors and wrong-doers
55. For the worst of beasts in the sight of Allah are those who
reject Him: They will not believe
56. They are those with whom thou didst make a covenant but they
break their covenant every time and they have not the fear (of
Allah)
57. If ye gain the mastery over them in war disperse with them
those who follow them that they may remember
58. If thou fearest treachery from any group throw back (their
covenant) to them (so as to be) on equal terms: for Allah loveth
not the treacherous
59. Let not the unbelievers think that they can get the better
(of Allah): they will never frustrate (them)
60. Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your
power including steeds of war to strike terror into (the hearts
of) the enemies of Allah and your enemies and others besides whom
ye may not know but whom Allah doth know. Whatever ye shall spend
in the cause of Allah shall be repaid unto you and ye shall not
be treated unjustly
61. But if the enemy incline towards peace do thou (also) incline
towards peace and trust in Allah: for He is the one that heareth
and knoweth (all things)
62. Should they intend to deceive thee verily Allah sufficeth
thee: He it is that hath strengthened thee with his aid and with
(the company of) the believers:
63. And (moreover) He hath put affection between their hearts:
not if thou hadst spent all that is in the earth couldst thou
have produced that affection but Allah hath done it: for He is
Exalted in might Wise
64. O Apostle! sufficient unto thee is Allah (unto thee) and unto
those who follow thee among the believers
65. O apostle! rouse the believers to the fight. If there are
twenty amongst you patient and persevering they will vanquish two
hundred: if a hundred they will vanquish a thousand of the
unbelievers: for these are a people without understanding
66. For the present Allah hath lightened your (task) for He
knoweth that there is a weak spot in you: but (even so) if there
are a hundred of you patient and persevering they will vanquish
two hundred and if a thousand they will vanquish two thousand
with the leave of Allah: for Allah is with those who patiently
persevere
67. It is not fitting for an apostle that he should have
prisoners of war until he hath thoroughly subdued the land. Ye
look for the temporal goods of this world; but Allah looketh to
the hereafter; and Allah is Exalted in might Wise
68. Had it not been for a previous ordainment from Allah a severe
penalty would have reached you for the (ransom) that ye took
69. But (now) enjoy what ye took in war lawful and good: but fear
Allah: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
70. O apostle! say to those who are captives in your hands: "If
Allah findeth any good in your hearts He will give you something
better than what has been taken from you and He will forgive you:
for Allah Is Oft- Forgiving Most Merciful
71. But if they have treacherous designs against thee (o
apostle!) they have already been in treason against Allah and so
hath He given (thee) power over them and Allah is He who hath
(full) knowledge and wisdom
72. Those who believed and adopted exile and fought for the faith
with their property and their persons in the cause of Allah as
well as those who gave (them) asylum and aid these are (all)
friends and protectors one of another. As to those who believed
but came not into exile ye owe no duty of protection to them
until they seek your aid in religion it is your duty to help them
except against a people with whom ye have a treaty of mutual
alliance: and (remember) Allah seeth all that ye do
73. The unbelievers are protectors one of another: unless ye do
this (protect each other) there would be tumult and oppression on
earth and great mischief
74. Those who believe and adopt exile and fight for the faith in
the cause of Allah as well as those who give (them) asylum and
aid these are (all) in very truth the believers: for them is the
forgiveness of sins and a provision most generous
75. And those who accept faith subsequently and adopt exile and
fight for the faith in your company they are of you. But kindred
by blood have prior rights against each other in the Book of
Allah. Verily Allah is well acquainted with all things




#9. Tauba                     *SURAH*
1. A (declaration) of immunity from Allah and His apostle to
those of the pagans with whom ye have contracted mutual alliances
2. Go ye then for four months backwards and forwards (as ye will)
throughout the land but know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah
(by your falsehood) but that Allah will cover with shame those
who reject him
3. And an announcement from Allah and His apostle to the people
(assembled) on the day of the Great Pilgrimage that Allah and His
apostle dissolve (treaty) obligations with the pagans. If then ye
repent it were best for you; but if ye turn away know ye that ye
cannot frustrate Allah. And proclaim a grievous penalty to those
who reject faith
4. (But the treaties are) not dissolved with those pagans with
whom Ye have entered into alliance and who have not subsequently
failed you in aught nor aided anyone against you. So fulfil your
engagements with them to the end of their term: for Allah loveth
the righteous
5. But when the forbidden months are past then fight and slay the
pagans wherever ye find them and seize them beleaguer them and
lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they
repent and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity
then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful
6. If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum grant it to him
so that he may hear the word of Allah and then escort him to
where he can be secure: that is because they are men without
knowledge
7. How can there be a league before Allah and His apostle with
the pagans except those with whom ye made a treaty near the
sacred mosque?  As long as these stand true to you stand ye true
to them: For Allah doth love the righteous
8. How (can there be such a league) seeing that if they get an
advantage over you they respect not in you the ties either of
kinship or of covenant? With (fair words from) their mouths they
entice you but their hearts are averse from you; and most of them
are rebellious and wicked
9. The signs of Allah have they sold for a miserable price and
(many) have they hindered from His way: evil indeed are the deeds
they have done
10. In a believer they respect not the ties either of kinship or
of covenant! It is they who have transgressed all bounds
11. But (even so) if they repent establish regular prayers and
practice regular charity they are your brethren in faith: (thus)
do We explain signs in detail for those who understand
12. But if they violate their oaths after their covenant and
taunt you for your faith fight ye the chiefs of unfaith: for
their oaths are nothing to them: that thus they may be restrained
13. Will ye not fight people who violated their oaths plotted to
expel the apostle and took the aggressive by being the first (to
assault) you? Do ye fear them?  Nay it is Allah whom ye should
more justly fear if ye believe!
14. Fight them and Allah will punish them by your hands cover
them with shame help you (to victory) over them heal the breasts
of believers
15. And still the indignation of their hearts. For Allah will
turn (in mercy) To whom He will; and Allah Is All-Knowing
All-Wise
16. Or think ye that ye Shall be abandoned as though Allah did
not know those among you who strive with might and main and take
none for friends and protectors except Allah his apostle and the
(community of) believers? But Allah is well-acquainted with (all)
that ye do
17. It is not for such as join gods with Allah to visit or
maintain the mosques of Allah while they witness against their
own souls to infidelity. The works of such bear no fruit: in fire
shall they dwell
18. The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such
as believe in Allah and the Last Day establish regular prayers
and practice regular charity and fear none (at all) except Allah.
It is they who are expected to be on true guidance
19. Do ye make the giving of drink to pilgrims or the maintenance
of the Sacred Mosque equal to (the pious service of) those who
believe in Allah and the Last Day and strive with might and main
in the cause of Allah? They are not comparable in the sight of
Allah: and Allah guides not those who do wrong
20. Those who believe and suffer exile and strive with might and
main in Allah's cause with their goods and their persons have the
highest rank in the sight of Allah: They are the people who will
achieve (salvation)
21. Their Lord doth give them Glad tidings of a Mercy from
Himself of His good pleasure and of gardens for them wherein are
delights that endure
22. They will dwell therein forever. Verily in Allah's presence
is a reward the greatest (of all)
23. O ye who believe! take not for protectors your fathers and
your brothers if they love infidelity above faith: if any of you
do so they do wrong
24. Say: If it be that your fathers your sons your brothers your
mates or your kindred; the wealth that ye have gained; the
commerce in which ye fear a decline; or the dwellings in which ye
delight are dearer to you than Allah or His apostle or the
striving in his cause; then wait until Allah brings about His
decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious
25. Assuredly Allah did help you in many battle-fields and on the
day of Hunain: Behold! your great numbers elated you but they
availed you naught the land for all that it is wide did constrain
you and ye turned back in retreat
26. But Allah did pour His calm on the apostle and on the
believers and sent down forces which ye saw not: He punished the
unbelievers: thus doth He reward those without faith
27. Again will Allah after this turn (in mercy) to whom He will:
for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
28. O ye who believe! truly the pagans are unclean; so let them
not after this year of theirs approach the Sacred Mosque. And if
ye fear poverty soon will Allah enrich you if He wills out of his
bounty for Allah is All-Knowing All-Wise
29. Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day nor
hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His
apostle nor acknowledge the religion of truth (even if they are)
of the People of the Book until they pay the Jizya with willing
submission and feel themselves subdued
30. The Jews call Uzair a son of Allah and the Christians call
Christ the son of Allah. That is a saying from their mouths; (in
this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say.
Allah's curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the
truth!
31. They take their priests and their anchorites to be their
lords in derogation of Allah and (they take as their Lord) Christ
the son of Mary; Yet they were commanded to worship but one
Allah: there is no god but He. Praise and glory to him: (far is
He) from having the parents they associate (with him)
32. Fain would they extinguish Allah's light with their mouths
but Allah will not allow but that His light should be perfected
even though the unbelievers may detest (it)
33. It is He who hath sent His apostle with guidance and religion
of truth to proclaim it over all religions even though the pagans
may detest (it).
34. O ye who believe! there are indeed many among the priests and
anchorites who in false hood devour the substance of men and
hinder (them) from the way of Allah. And there are those who bury
gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah: announce
unto them a most grievous penalty
35. On the day when heat will be produced out of that (wealth) in
the fire of hell and with it will be branded their foreheads
their flanks and their backs "this is the (treasure) which ye
buried for yourselves: taste ye then the (treasures) ye buried!"
36. The number of months in the sight of Allah is twelve (in a
year) so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the
earth; of them four are sacred; that is the straight usage. So
wrong not yourselves therein and fight the pagans all together as
they fight you all together. But know that Allah is with those
who restrain themselves
37. Verily the transposing (of a prohibited month) is an addition
to unbelief the unbelievers are led to wrong thereby: for they
make it lawful one year and forbidden another year in order to
adjust the number of months forbidden by Allah and make such
forbidden ones lawful. The evil of their course seems pleasing to
them. But Allah guideth not those who reject faith
38. O ye who believe! what is the matter with you then when ye
are asked to go forth in the cause of Allah ye cling heavily to
the earth?  Do ye prefer the life of this world to the hereafter? 
But little is the comfort of this life as compared with the
hereafter
39. Unless ye go forth He will punish you with a grievous penalty
and put others in your place; but Him ye would not harm in the
least. For Allah hath power over all things
40. If ye help not (your Leader) (it is no matter): for Allah did
indeed help him: when the unbelievers drove him out: he had no
more than one companion: they two were in the cave and he said to
his companion "have no fear for Allah is with us": then Allah
sent down his peace upon him and strengthened him with forces
which ye saw not and humbled to the depths the word of the
unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for
Allah is Exalted in might Wise
41. Go ye forth (whether equipped) lightly or heavily and strive
and struggle with your goods and your persons in the cause of
Allah. That is best for you if ye (but) knew
42. If there had been immediate gain (in sight) and the journey
easy they would (all) without doubt have followed thee but the
distance was long (and weighed) on them. They would indeed swear
by Allah "If we only could we should certainly have come out with
you" they would destroy their own souls; for Allah doth know that
they are certainly lying.
43. Allah give thee grace!  Why didst thou grant them exemption
until those who told the truth were seen by thee in a clear light
and thou hadst proved the liars?
44. Those who believe in Allah and the last day ask thee for no
exemption from fighting with their goods and persons. And Allah
knoweth well those who do their duty
45. Only those ask thee for exemption who believe not in Allah
and the Last Day and whose hearts are in doubt so that they are
tossed in their doubts to and fro
46. If they had intended to come out they would certainly have
made some preparation therefor; but Allah was averse to their
being sent forth; so He made them lag behind and they were told
"sit ye among those who sit (inactive)."
47. If they had come out with you they would not have added to
your (strength) but only (made for) disorder hurrying to and fro
in your midst and sowing sedition among you and there would have
been some among you who would have listened to them. But Allah
knoweth well those who do wrong
48. Indeed they had plotted sedition before and upset matters for
thee until The Truth arrived and the Decree of Allah became
manifest much to their disgust
49. Among them is (many) a man who says: "Grant me exemption and
draw me not into trial." Have they not fallen into trial already? 
And indeed hell surrounds the unbelievers (on all sides)
50. If good befalls thee it grieves them; but if a misfortune
befalls thee they say "we took indeed our precautions beforehand"
and they turn away rejoicing
51. Say: "Nothing will happen to us except what Allah has decreed
for us: He is our protector": and on Allah let the believers put
their trust
52. Say: "Can you expect for us (any fate) other than one of two
glorious things (martyrdom or victory)?  But we can expect for
you either that Allah will send His punishment form Himself or by
our hands. So wait (expectant); we too will wait with you"
53. Say: "Spend (for the cause) willingly or unwillingly: not
from you will it be accepted: for ye are indeed a people
rebellious and wicked."
54. The only reasons why their contributions are not accepted
are: that they reject Allah and His apostle; that they come to
prayer without  earnestness; and that they offer contributions
unwillingly
55. Let not their wealth nor their (following in) sons dazzle
thee: in reality Allah's plan is to punish them with these things
in this life and that their souls may perish in their (very)
denial of Allah
56. They swear by Allah that they are indeed of you; but they are
not of you yet they are afraid (to appear in their true colors)
57. If they could find a place to flee to or caves or a place of
concealment they would turn straightway thereto with an obstinate
rush
58. And among them are men who slander thee in the matter of (the
distribution of) the alms. If they are given part thereof they
are pleased but if not behold! they are indignant!
59. If only they had been content with what Allah and His apostle
gave them and had said "sufficient unto us is Allah! Allah and
His apostle will soon give us of his bounty: to Allah do we turn
our hopes!" (that would have been the right course)
60. Alms are for the poor and the needy and those employed to
administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been
(recently) reconciled (to truth); for those in bondage and in
debt; in the cause of Allah; and for the wayfarer: (thus is it)
ordained by Allah and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom
61. Among them are men who molest the Prophet and say "he is
(all) ear." Say "he listens to what is best for you; he believes
in Allah has faith in the believers and is a Mercy to those of
you who believe": but those who molest the apostle will have a
grievous penalty
62. To you they swear by Allah. In order to please you: but it is
more fitting that they should please Allah and His apostle if
they are believers
63. Know they not that for those who oppose Allah and His apostle
is the fire of Hell?  wherein they shall dwell. That is the
supreme disgrace
64. The Hypocrites are afraid lest a Surah should be sent down
about them showing them what is (really passing) in their hearts.
Say: "Mock ye! but verily Allah will bring to light all that ye
fear (should be revealed)."
65. If thou dost question them they declare (with emphasis): "we
were only talking idly and in play." Say: "was it at Allah and
His signs and His" apostle that ye were mocking?"
66. Make ye no excuses: ye have rejected faith after ye had
accepted it. If We pardon some of you We will punish others
amongst you for that they are in sin
67. The Hypocrites men and women (have an understanding) with
each other: they enjoin evil and forbid what in just and are
close with their hands. They have forgotten Allah; so He hath
forgotten them. Verily the Hypocrites are rebellious and perverse
68. Allah hath promised the Hypocrites men and women and the
rejecters of faith the fire of hell: therein shall they dwell:
sufficient is it for them: for them is the curse of Allah and an
enduring punishment
69. As in the case of those before you: they were mightier than
you in power and more flourishing in wealth and children. They
had their enjoyment of their portion: and ye have of yours as did
those before you; and ye indulge in idle talk as they did. They!
their works are fruitless in this world and in the hereafter and
they will lose (all spiritual good)
70. Hath not the story reached them of those before them?  The
people of Noah and Ad and Thamud; the people of Abraham the men
of Madyan and the cities overthrown. To them came their apostles
with clear signs. It is not Allah who wrongs them but they wrong
their own souls
71. The believers men and women are protectors one of another:
they enjoin what is just and forbid what is evil: they observe
regular prayers practice regular charity and obey Allah and His
apostle. On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted
in power Wise
72. Allah hath promised to believers men and women gardens under
which rivers flow to dwell therein and beautiful mansions in
gardens of everlasting bliss. But the greatest bliss in the Good
Pleasure of Allah: that is the supreme felicity
73. O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the
Hypocrites and be firm against them. Their abode is hell an evil
refuge indeed
74. They swear by Allah that they said nothing (evil) but indeed
they uttered blasphemy and they did it after accepting Islam; and
they meditated a plot which they were enable to carry out: this
revenge of theirs was (their) only return for the bounty with
which Allah and His apostle had enriched them! If they repent it
will be best for them; but if they turn back (to their evil ways)
Allah will punish them with a grievous penalty in this life and
in the hereafter: they shall have none on earth to protect or
help them
75. Amongst them are men who made a covenant with Allah that if
He bestowed on them of His bounty they would give (largely) in
charity and be truly amongst those who are righteous
76. But when He did bestow of His bounty they became covetous and
turned back (from their covenant) averse (from its fulfillment)
77. So He hath put as a consequence hypocrisy into their hearts
(to last) till the day whereon they shall meet Him: because they
broke their covenant with Allah and because they lied (again and
again)
78. Know they not that Allah doth know their secret (thoughts)
and their secret counsels and that Allah knoweth well all things
unseen?
79. Those who slander such of the believers as give themselves
freely to (deeds of) charity as well as such as can find nothing
to give except the fruits of their labor and throw ridicule on
them Allah will throw back their ridicule on them: and they shall
have a grievous penalty
80. Whether thou ask for their forgiveness or not (their sin is
unforgivable) if thou ask seventy times for their forgiveness
Allah will not forgive them: because they have rejected Allah and
His apostle; and Allah guideth not those who are perversely
rebellious
81. Those who were left behind (in the Tabuk expedition) rejoiced
in their inaction behind the back of the apostle of Allah: they
hated to strive and fight with their goods and their persons in
the cause of Allah: they said "Go not forth in the heat. Say "The
fire of Hell is fiercer in heat." If only they could understand!
82. Let them laugh a little: much will they weep: a recompense
for the (evil) that they do
83. If then Allah bring thee back to any of them and they ask thy
permission to come out (with thee) say: "Never shall ye come out
with me nor fight an enemy with me: for ye preferred to sit
inactive on the first occasion then sit ye (now) with those who
lag behind."
84. Nor do thou ever pray for any of them that dies nor stand at
his grave for they rejected Allah and His apostle and died in a
state of perverse rebellion.
85. Nor let their wealth nor their (following in) sons Dazzle
thee: Allah's plan is to punish them with these things in this
world and that their souls may perish in their (very) denial of
Allah
86. When a Surah comes down enjoining them to believe in Allah
and to strive and fight along with his apostle those with wealth
and influence among them ask thee for exemption and say: "Leave
us (behind): we would be with those who sit (at home)
87. They prefer to be with (the women) who remain behind (at
home): their hearts are sealed and so they understand not
88. But the apostle and those who believe with him strive and
fight with their wealth and their persons: for them are (all)
good things: and it is they who will prosper
89. Allah hath prepared for them gardens under which rivers flow
to dwell therein: that is the supreme felicity
90. And there were among the desert Arabs (also) Men who made
excuses and came to claim exemption; and those who were false to
Allah and His apostle (Merely) sat inactive. Soon will a grievous
penalty seize the unbelievers among them
91. There is no blame on those who are infirm or ill or who find
no resources to spend (on the cause) if they are sincere (in
duty) to Allah and His apostle: no ground (of complaint) can
there be against such as do right and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful
92. Nor (is there blame) on those who came to thee to be provided
with mount and when thou saidst "I can find no mounts for you"
they turned back their eyes streaming with tears of grief that
they had no resources wherewith to provide the expenses
93. The ground (of complaint) is against such as claim exemption
while they are rich. They prefer to stay with the (women) who
remain behind: Allah hath sealed their hearts; so they know not
(what they miss)
94. They will present their excuses to you when ye return to
them. Say thou: "Present no excuses: we shall not believe you:
Allah hath already informed us of the true state of matters
concerning you: it is your actions that Allah and His apostle
will observe: in the end will ye be brought back to Him who
knoweth what is hidden and what is open: then will He show you
the truth of all that ye did
95. They will swear to you by Allah when ye return to them that
ye may leave them alone. So leave them alone: For they are an
abomination and Hell is their dwelling place a fitting recompense
for the (evil) that they did
96. They will swear unto you that ye may be pleased with them but
if ye are pleased with them Allah is not pleased with those who
disobey
97. The Arabs of the desert are the worst in unbelief and
hypocrisy and most fitted to be in ignorance of the command which
Allah hath sent down to his apostle: but Allah is All-Knowing
All-Wise
98. Some of the desert Arabs Look upon their payments as a fine
and watch for disasters for you: on them be the disaster of evil:
for Allah is He that heareth and knoweth (all things)
99. But some of the desert Arabs believe in Allah and The Last
Day and look on their payments as pious gifts bringing them
nearer to Allah and obtaining the prayers of the apostle. Aye
indeed they bring them nearer (to Him): soon will Allah admit
them to His Mercy: for Allah is Oft- Forgiving Most Merciful
100. The vanguard (of Islam) the first of those who forsook
(their homes) and of those who gave them aid and (also) those who
follow them in (all) good deeds well pleased is Allah with them
as are they with him: for them hath He prepared gardens under
which rivers flow to dwell therein for ever that is the supreme
felicity
101. Certain of the desert Arabs round about you are hypocrites
as well as (desert Arabs) among the Medina folk: they are
obstinate in hypocrisy thou knowest them not: We know them: twice
shall We punish them and in addition shall they be sent to a
grievous penalty
102. Others (there are who) have acknowledged their wrong-doings:
they have mixed an act that was good with another that was evil.
Perhaps Allah will turn unto them (in mercy): for Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
103. Of their goods take alms that so thou mightest purify and
sanctify them and pray on their behalf. Verily thy prayers are a
source of security for them: and Allah is one who heareth and
knoweth
104. Know they not that Allah doth accept repentance from His
votaries and receives their gifts of charity and that Allah is
verily He the Oft Returning Most-Merciful?
105. And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your
work and His apostle and the believers: soon will ye be brought
back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: then will
He show you the truth of all that ye did."
106. There are (yet) others held in suspense for the command of
Allah whether He will punish them or turn in mercy to them: and
Allah is All- Knowing Wise
107. And there are those who put up a mosque by way of mischief
and infidelity to disunite the believers and in preparation for
one who warred against Allah and His apostle aforetime. They will
indeed swear that their intention is nothing but good; but Allah
doth declare that they are certainly liars
108. Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose
foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more
worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are men
who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who make
themselves pure
109. Which then is best?  he that layeth his foundation on piety
to Allah and His good pleasure?  or he that layeth his foundation
on an undermined sand-cliff ready to crumble to pieces?  And it
doth crumble to pieces with him into the fire of Hell. And Allah
guideth not people that do wrong
110. The foundation of those who so build is never free from
suspicion and shakiness in their hearts until their hearts are
cut to pieces. And Allah is All-Knowing Wise
111. Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and
their good; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise):
they fight in His cause and slay and are slain: a promise binding
on Him in truth through the Law the Gospel and the Qur'an: and
who is more faithful to his covenant than Allah?  Then rejoice in
the bargain which ye have concluded: that is the achievement
supreme
112. Those that turn (to Allah) in repentance: that serve Him and
praise Him that wander in devotion to the Cause of Allah; that
bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer; that enjoin good and
forbid evil; and observe the limits set by Allah; (these do
rejoice). So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers
113. It is not fitting for the prophet and those who believe that
they should pray for forgiveness for pagans even though they be
of kin after it is clear to them that they are companions of the
Fire
114. And Abraham prayed for his father's forgiveness only because
of a promise he had made to him. But when it became clear to him
that he was an enemy to Allah he dissociated himself from him:
for Abraham was most tender-hearted forbearing
115. And Allah will not mislead a people after He hath Guided
them in order that He may make clear to them what to fear (and
avoid) for Allah hath knowledge of all things
116. Unto Allah belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the
earth. He giveth life and He taketh it. Except for Him ye have no
protector nor helper
117. Allah turned with favor to the prophet the Muhajirs and the
Ansar who followed Him in a time of distress after that the
hearts of a part of them had nearly swerved (from duty); but He
turned to them (also): for He is unto them Most Kind Most
Merciful
118. (He turned in mercy also) to the three who were left Behind:
(they felt guilty) to such a degree that the earth seemed
constrained to them for all its speciousness and their (very)
souls seemed straitened to them and they perceived that there is
no fleeing from Allah and no refuge but to Himself. Then He
turned to them that they might repent: for Allah is Oft-Returning
Most Merciful
119. O ye who believe! fear Allah and be with those who are true
(in word and deed)
120. It was not fitting for the people of Medina and the bedouin
Arabs of the neighborhood to refuse to follow Allah's Apostle nor
to prefer their own lives to his: because nothing could they
suffer or do but was reckoned to their credit as a deed of
righteousness whether they suffered thirst or fatigue or hunger
in the cause of Allah or trod paths to raise the ire of the
unbelievers or received any injury whatever from an enemy: for
Allah suffereth not the reward to be lost of those who do good
121. Nor could they spend anything (for the cause) small or great
nor cut across a valley but the deed is inscribed to their
credit; that Allah might requite their deed with the best
(possible reward)
122. Nor should the believers all go forth together: if a
contingent from every expedition remained behind they could
devote themselves to studies in religion and admonish the people
when they return to them that thus they (may learn) to guard
themselves (against evil)
123. O ye who believe! fight the unbelievers who gird you about
and let them find firmness in you; and know that Allah is with
those who fear him
124. Whenever there cometh down a Surah some of them say: "which
of you has had his faith increased by it?  Yea those who believe
their faith is increased and they do rejoice
125. But those in whose hearts is a disease it will add doubt to
their doubt and they will die in a state of unbelief
126. See they not that they are tried every year once or twice? 
Yet they turn not in repentance and they take no heed
127. Whenever there cometh down a Surah they look at each other
(saying) "doth anyone see you?"  Then they turn aside: Allah hath
turned their hearts (from the light); for they are a people that
understand not
128. Now hath come unto you an apostle from amongst yourselves:
it grieves him that ye should perish: ardently anxious is he over
you: to the believers is he most kind and merciful
129. But if they turn away Say : "Allah sufficeth me: There is
not god but He: On Him is my trust - He the Lord of the Throne
(Of Glory) Supreme! 




#10. Yunus                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Alif Lam Ra. These are the Ayat of the Book of Wisdom
2. It is a matter of wonderment to men that We have set Our
inspiration to a man from among themselves? That he should warn
mankind (of their danger) and give the good news to the Believers
that they have before their Lord the lofty rank of Truth (but)
say the Unbelievers: "This is indeed an evident sorcerer!"
3. Verily your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the
earth in six Days and is firmly established on the Throne (of
authority) regulating and governing all things. No intercessor
(can plead with Him) except after His leave (hath been obtained).
This is Allah your Lord; Him therefore serve ye: will ye not
celebrate His praises?
4. To Him will be your return of all of you. The promise of Allah
is true and sure. It is He Who beginneth the process of Creation
and repeateth it that He may reward with justice those who
believe and work righteousness but those who reject Him will have
nothing but draughts of boiling fluids and Penalty grievous:
because they did reject Him
5. It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory and the moon
to be a light (of beauty) and measured out stages for her: that
ye might know the number of years and the count (of time). Nowise
did Allah create this but in truth and righteousness. (Thus) doth
He explain his Signs in detail for those who understand
6. Verily in the alternation of the Night and the Day and in all
that Allah hath created in the heavens and the earth are Signs
for those who fear Him
7. Those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us but are
pleased and satisfied with the life of the present and those who
heed not Our Signs
8. Their abode is the Fire because of the (evil) they earned
9. Those who believe and work righteousness their Lord will guide
them because of their faith: beneath them will flow rivers in
Gardens of Bliss
10. (This will be) their cry therein: "Glory to Thee O Allah!"
and "Peace" will be their greeting therein! And the close of
their cry will be: "Praise be to Allah the Cherisher and
Sustainer of the Worlds!"
11. If Allah were to hasten for men the ill (they have earned) as
they would fain hasten on the good then would their respite be
settled at once. But We leave those who rest not their hope of
their meeting with Us in their trespasses wandering in
distraction to and fro
12. When trouble toucheth a man he crieth unto Us (in all
postures) lying down on his side or sitting or standing. But when
We have solved his trouble he passeth on his way as if he had
never cried to Us for a trouble that touched him! Thus do the
deeds of transgressors seem fair in their eyes! 
13. Generations before you We destroyed when they did wrong:
their Apostles came to them with Clear Signs but they would not
believe! Thus do We requite those who sin!
14. Then We made you heirs in the land after them to see how ye
would behave!
15. But when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed unto them those who
rest not their hope on their meeting with Us say: "Bring us a
Reading other than this or change this." Say: "It is not for me
of my own accord to change it: I follow naught but what is
revealed unto me: if I were to disobey my Lord I should myself
fear the Penalty of a Great Day (to come)."
16. Say: "If Allah had so willed I should not have rehearsed it
to you nor would He have made it known to you. A whole lifetime
before this have I tarried amongst you: will ye not then
understand?"
17. Who doth more wrong than such as forge a lie against Allah or
deny His Signs? But never will prosper those who sin
18. They serve besides Allah things that hurt them not nor profit
them and  they say: "These are our intercessors with Allah." Say:
"Do ye indeed inform Allah of something He knows not in the
heavens or on earth?  Glory to Him! and far is He above the
partners they ascribe (to Him)!"
19. Mankind was but one nation but differed (later). Had it not
been for a word that went forth before from thy Lord their
differences would have been settled between them
20. They say: "Why is not a Sign sent down to him from his Lord?"
Say: "The Unseen is only for Allah (to know). Then wait ye: I too
will wait with you."
21. When We make mankind taste of some mercy after adversity hath
touched them Behold! they take to plotting against our Signs!
Say: "Swifter to plan is Allah!"  Verily Our messengers record
all the plots that ye make!
22. He it is Who enableth you to traverse through land and sea;
so that ye even board ships they sail with them with a favorable
wind and they rejoice thereat; then comes a stormy wind and the
waves come to them from all sides and they think they are being
overwhelmed: they cry unto Allah sincerely offering (their) duty
unto Him saying "If Thou dost deliver us from this we shall truly
show our gratitude!"
123. But when He delivereth them Behold! they transgress
insolently through the earth in defiance of right! O mankind!
your insolence is against your own souls an enjoyment of the life
of the Present: in the end to Us is your return and We shall show
you the truth of all that ye did
24. The likeness of the life of the present is as the rain which
We send down from the skies: by its mingling arises the produce
of the earth  which provides food for men and animals: (it grows)
till the earth is clad with its golden ornaments and is decked
out (in beauty): the people to whom it belongs think they have
all powers of disposal over it: there reaches it Our command by
night or by day and We make it like a harvest clean-mown as if it
had not flourished only the day before! Thus do We explain the
Signs in detail for those who reflect
25. But Allah doth call to the Home of Peace: He doth guide whom
He pleaseth to a way that is straight
26. To those who do right is a goodly (reward) yea more (than in
measure)! No darkness nor shame shall cover their faces! They are
Companions of the Garden; they will abide therein (for aye)!
27. But those who have earned evil will have a reward of like
evil: ignominy will cover their (faces): no defender will they
have from (the wrath of) Allah: their faces will be covered as it
were with pieces from the depth of the darkness of Night: they
are Companions of the Fire: the will abide therein (for aye)!
28. One Day shall We gather them all together. Then shall We say
to those who joined gods (with Us): "To your place! ye and those
ye joined as `partners.'" We shall separate them and their
"partners" shall say: "It was not us that ye worshipped!"
29. "Enough is Allah for a witness between us and you: we
certainly knew" nothing of your worship of us!
30. There will every soul prove (the fruits of) the deeds it sent
before: they will be brought back to Allah their rightful Lord
and their invented falsehoods will leave them in the lurch
31. Say: "Who is it that sustains you (in life) from the sky and
from the earth? Or who is it that has power over hearing and
sight? And who is it that brings out the living from the dead and
the dead from the living? And who is it that rules and regulates
all affairs?" They will soon say "Allah." Say "Will ye not then
show piety (to Him)?"
32. Such is Allah your real Cherisher and Sustainer: apart from
Truth what (remains) but error? How then are ye turned away?
33. Thus is the Word of thy Lord proved true against those who
rebel: verily they will not believe
34. Say: "Of your `partners' can any originate creation and
repeat it?" Say: "It is Allah Who originates Creation and repeats
it: then how are ye deluded away (from the truth)?"
35. Say: "Of your `partners' is there any that can give any
guidance towards Truth?" Say: "It is Allah Who gives guidance
towards Truth. Is then He Who gives guidance to Truth more worthy
to be followed or he who finds not guidance (himself) unless he
is guided? What then is the matter with you? How judge ye?"
36. But most of them follow nothing but fancy: truly fancy can be
of no avail against Truth. Verily Allah is well aware of all that
they do 
37. This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than
Allah; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that
went before it and a fuller explanation of the Book wherein there
is no doubt from the Lord of the Worlds
38. Or do they say "He forged it"? Say: "Bring then a Surah like
unto it and call (to your aid) anyone you can besides Allah if it
be ye speak the truth!"
39. Nay they charge with falsehood that whose knowledge they
cannot compass even before the elucidation thereof hath reached
them: thus did those before them make charges of falsehood: but
see what was the end of those who did wrong!
40. Of them there are some who believe therein and some who do
not: and thy Lord knoweth best those who are out for mischief
41. If they charge thee with falsehood say: "My work to me and
yours to you! Ye are free from responsibility for what I do and I
for what ye do!"
42. Among them are some who (pretend to) listen to thee: but
canst thou make the deaf to hear even though they are without
understanding?
43. And among them are some who look at thee: but canst thou
guide the blind even though they will not see?
44. Verily Allah will not deal unjustly with man in aught: it is
man that wrongs his own soul
45. One day He will gather them together: (it will be) as if they
had tarried but an hour of a day: they will recognize each other:
assuredly those will be lost who denied the meeting with Allah
and refused to receive true guidance
46. Whether We show thee (realized in thy lifetime) some part of
what We promise them or We take thy soul (to Our Mercy) (before
that) in any case to Us is their return: ultimately Allah is
witness to all that they do
47. To every people (was sent) an Apostle: when their Apostle
comes (before them) the matter will be judged between them with
justice and they will not be wronged
48. They say: "When will this promise come to pass if ye speak
the truth?"
49. Say: "I have no power over any harm or profit to myself
except as Allah willeth. To every People is a term appointed:
when their term is reached not an hour can they cause delay nor
(an hour) can they advance (it in anticipation)
50. Say: "Do ye see if his punishment should come to you by night
or by day what portion of it would the Sinners wish to hasten?
851. "Would ye then believe in it at last when it actually cometh
to pass? (It will then be said): `Ah! now? And ye wanted
(aforetime) to hasten it on!"
52. "At length will be said to the wrongdoers: "Taste ye the
enduring punishment! Ye get but the recompense of what ye
earned!"
53. They seek to be informed by thee: "Is that true?" Say: "Aye!
by my Lord! It is the very truth! and ye cannot frustrate it!"
54. Every soul that hath sinned if it possessed all that is on
earth would fain give it in ransom: they would declare (their)
repentance when they see the Penalty: but the judgment between
them will be with justice and no! wrong will be done unto them
55. Is it not (the case) that to Allah belongeth whatever is in
the heavens and on earth? Is it not (the case ) that Allah's
promise is assuredly true? Yet most of them understand not
56. Is it He Who giveth life and who taketh it and to Him shall
ye all be brought back
57. O mankind! there hath come to you a direction from your Lord
and a healing for the (diseases) in your hearts and for those who
believe a Guidance and a Mercy
58. Say: "In the Bounty of Allah and in His Mercy in that let
them rejoice": that is better than the (wealth) they hoard
59. Say: "See ye what things Allah hath sent down to you for
sustenance? Yet ye hold forbidden some things thereof and (some
things) lawful." Say: "Hath Allah indeed permitted you or do ye
invent (things) to attribute to Allah?"
60. And what think those who invent lies against Allah of the Day
of Judgment? Verily Allah is full of Bounty to mankind but most
of them are ungrateful
61. In whatever business thou mayest be and whatever portion thou
mayest be reciting from the Qur'an and whatever deed ye (mankind)
may be doing We are Witnesses thereof when ye are deeply
engrossed therein. Nor is hidden from thy Lord (so much as) the
weight of an atom on the earth or in heaven. And not the least
and not the greatest of these things but are recorded in a clear
Record
62. Behold! verily on the friends of Allah there is no fear nor
shall they grieve;
63. Those who believe and (constantly) guard against evil
64. For them are Glad Tidings in the life of the Present and in
the Hereafter: no change can there be in the Words of Allah. This
is indeed the supreme Felicity.
65. Let not their speech grieve thee: for all power and honor
belong to Allah it is He Who heareth and knoweth (all things)
66. Behold! verily to Allah belong all creatures in the heavens
and on earth. What do they follow who worship as His "partners"
other than Allah? They follow nothing but fancy and they do
nothing but lie
67. He it is that hath made you the night that ye may rest
therein and the Day to make things visible (to you). Verily in
this are Signs for those who listen (to His Message)
68. They say "Allah hath begotten a son!" Glory be to Him! He is
self-sufficient! His are all things in the heavens and on earth!
No warrant have ye for this! Say ye about Allah what ye know not?
69. Say: "Those who invent a lie against Allah will never
prosper."
70. A little enjoyment in this world! and then to Us will be
their return. Then shall We make them taste the severest Penalty
for their blasphemies
71. Relate to them the story of Noah. Behold! he said to his
People: "O my People! if it be hard on your (mind) that I should
stay (with you) and commemorate the Signs of Allah yet I put my
trust in Allah. Get ye then an agreement about your plan and
among your Partners so your plan be not to you dark and dubious.
Then pass your sentence on me and give me no respite
72. "But if ye turn back (consider): no reward have I asked of
you: my reward is only due from Allah and I have been commanded
to be of those who submit to Allah's Will (in Islam)."
73. They rejected him but We delivered him and those with him in
the Ark and We made them inherit (the earth) while We overwhelmed
in the Flood those who rejected Our Signs. Then see what was the
end of those who were warned (but heeded not)!
74. Then after him We sent (many) apostles to their Peoples: they
brought them Clear Signs but they would not believe what they had
already rejected beforehand. Thus do We seal the hearts of the
transgressors
75. Then after them sent We Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his
chiefs with Our Signs. But they were arrogant: they were a people
in sin
76. When the Truth did come to them from Us they said: "This is
indeed evident sorcery!"
77. Said Moses: "Say ye (this) about the Truth when it hath
(actually) reached you? In sorcery (like) this? But sorcerers
will not prosper."
78. They said: "Hast thou come to us to turn us a way from the
ways We found our fathers following in order that thou and thy
brother may have greatness in the land? But not we shall believe
in you!"
879. Said Pharaoh: "Bring me every sorcerer well-versed."
80. When the sorcerers came Moses said to them: "Throw ye what ye
(wish) to throw!"
81. When they had their throw Moses said: "What ye have brought
is sorcery: Allah will surely make it of no effect: for Allah
prospereth not the work of those who make mischief
82. "And Allah by His Words doth prove and establish his truth
however much the Sinners may hate it!"
83. But none believed in Moses except some children of his People
because of the fear of Pharaoh and his chiefs lest they should
persecute them; and certainly Pharaoh was mighty on the earth and
one who transgressed all bounds
84. Moses said: "O my People! if ye do (really) believe in Allah
then in Him put your trust if ye submit (your will to His)."
85. They said: "In Allah do we put our trust. Our Lord! make us
not a trial for those who practice oppression
86. "And deliver us by Thy Mercy from those who reject (Thee)."
87. We inspired Moses and his brother with this message: "Provide
dwellings for your People in Egypt make your dwellings into
places of worship and establish regular prayers: and give Glad
Tidings to those who believe!"
88. Moses prayed: "Our Lord! Thou hast indeed bestowed on Pharaoh
and his Chiefs splendor and wealth in the life of the Present and
so our Lord they mislead (men) from Thy Path. Deface our Lord the
features of their wealth and send hardness to their hearts so
they will not believe until they see the grievous Penalty."
89. Allah said: "Accepted is your prayer (O Moses and Aaron)! So
stand ye straight and follow not the path of those who know not."
90. We took the Children of Israel across the sea: Pharaoh and
his hosts followed them in insolence and spite. At length when
overwhelmed with the flood he said: "I believe that there is no
god except Him Whom the Children of Israel believe in: I am of
those who submit (to Allah in Islam)"
91. (It was said to him): "Ah now! but a little while before wast
thou in rebellion! and thou didst mischief (and violence)!
92. "This day shall We save thee in thy body that thou mayest be
a Sign to those who come after thee! But verily many among
mankind are heedless of Our Signs!"
93. We settled the Children of Israel in a beautiful
dwelling-place and provided for them sustenance of the best: it
was after knowledge had been granted to them that they fell into
schisms. Verily Allah will judge between them as to the schisms
amongst them on the Day of Judgment
94. If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee
then ask those who have been reading the Book from before thee:
the Truth hath indeed come to thee from thy Lord: so be in nowise
of those in doubt
95. Nor be of those who reject the Signs of Allah or thou shalt
be of those who perish.
96. Those against whom the Word of thy Lord hath been verified
would not believe
97. Even if every Sign was brought unto them until they see (for
themselves) the Penalty Grievous
98. Why was there not a single township (among those We warmed)
which believed so its Faith should have profited it except the
people of Jonah? When they believed We removed from them the
Penalty of Ignominy in the life of the Present and permitted them
to enjoy (their life) for a while
99. If it had been the Lord's Will they would all have believed
all who are on earth! Wilt thou then compel mankind against their
will to believe!
100. No soul can believe except by the Will of Allah and He will
place Doubt (or obscurity) on those who will not understand
101. Say: "Behold all that is in the heavens and on earth"; but
neither Signs nor Warners profit those who believe not
102. Do they then expect (anything) but (what happened in) the
days of the men who passed away before them? Say: "Wait ye then:
for I too will wait with you."
103. In the end We deliver Our apostles and those who believe:
thus is it fitting on Our part that We should deliver those who
believe!
104. Say: "O ye men! if ye are in doubt as to my religion
(behold!) I worship not what ye worship other than Allah  But I
worship Allah Who will take your souls (at death): I am commanded
to be (in the ranks) of the Believers
105. "And further (thus): `Set thy face towards Religion with
true piety and never in anywise be of the Unbelievers
106. "Nor call on any other than Allah such will neither profit
thee nor hurt thee: if thou dost Behold! thou shalt certainly be
of those who do wrong."
107. If Allah do touch thee with hurt there is none can remove it
but He: if He do design some benefit for thee there is none can
keep back His favor: He causeth it to reach whomsoever of His
servants He pleaseth. And He is the Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
108. Say: "O ye men! now Truth hath reached you from your Lord!
Those who receive guidance do so for the good of their own souls;
those who stray do so to their own loss: and I am not (set) over
you to arrange your affairs."
109. Follow thou the inspiration sent unto thee and be patient
and constant till Allah doth decide: for He is the Best to decide




#11. Huud                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif Lam Ra. (This is) a Book with verses basic or fundamental
(of established meaning) further explained in detail from One Who
is Wise and Well-Acquainted (with all things)
2. (It teacheth) that ye should worship none but Allah. (Say:)
"Verily I am (sent) unto you from Him to warn and to bring glad
tidings
3. ("And to preach thus) `Seek ye the forgiveness of your Lord
and turn to Him in repentance; that He may grant you enjoyment
good (and true) for a term appointed and bestow His abounding
grace on all who abound in merit! But if? ye turn away then I
fear for you the Penalty of a Great Day:
4. "`To Allah is your return and He hath power over all things'"
5. Behold! they fold up their hearts that they may lie hid from
Him! Ah! even when they cover themselves with their garments He
knoweth what they conceal and what they reveal: for He knoweth
well the (inmost secrets) of the hearts
6. There is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance
dependeth on Allah  He knoweth the time and place of its
temporary deposit: all is in a clear Record
7. He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and
His Throne was over the Waters that He might try you which of you
is best in conduct. But if thou wert to say to them "Ye shall
indeed be raised up after death" the Unbelievers would be sure to
say "This is nothing but obvious sorcery!"
8. If We delay the Penalty for them for a definite term they are
sure to say "What keeps it back?" Ah! on the day it (actually)
reaches them nothing will turn it away from them and they will be
completely encircled by that which they used to mock at!
9. If We give man a taste of mercy from Ourselves and then
withdraw it from him behold! he is in despair and (falls into)
blasphemy
10. But if We give him a taste of (Our) favors after adversity
hath touched him He is sure to say "All evil has departed from
me;" Behold! he falls into exultation and pride
11. Not so do those who show patience and constancy and work
righteousness for them is forgiveness (of sins) and a great
reward
12. Perchance thou mayest (feel the inclination) to give up a
part of what is revealed unto thee and thy heart feeleth
straitened lest they say "Why is not a treasure sent down unto
him or why does not an angel come down with him? But thou art
there only to warn! It is Allah that arrangeth all affairs!
13. Or they may say "He forged it." Say "Bring ye then ten Surahs
forged like unto it and call (to your aid) whomsoever ye can
other than Allah! if ye speak the truth!
14. "If then they (your false gods) answer not your (call) know
ye that this Revelation is sent down (replete) with the knowledge
of Allah and that there is no god but He! Will ye even then
submit (to Islam)?"
15. Those who desire the life of the Present and its glitter to
them We shall pay (the price of) their deeds therein without
diminution
16. They are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but
the Fire: vain are the designs they frame therein and of no
effect are the deeds that they do!
17. Can they be (like) those who accept a Clear (Sign) from their
Lord and whom a witness from Himself doth teach as did the Book
of Moses before it a guide and a mercy? They believe therein; but
those of the Sects that reject it the Fire will be their promised
meeting place. Be not then in doubt thereon: for it is the Truth
from thy Lord: yet many among men do not believe!
18. Who doth more wrong than those who invent a lie against
Allah? They will be turned back to the presence of their Lord and
the witnesses will say "These are the ones who lied against their
Lord! Behold! the Curse of Allah is on those who do wrong!
19. "Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and
would seek in it something crooked: these were they who denied
the Hereafter!
20. They will in nowise frustrate (His design) on earth nor have
they protectors besides Allah! Their Penalty will be doubled!
They lost the power to hear and they did not see!
21. They are the ones who have lost their own souls: and the
(fancies) they invented have left them in the lurch!
22. Without a doubt these are the very ones who will lose most in
the Hereafter!
23. But those who believe and work righteousness and humble
themselves before their Lord they will be Companions of the
Garden to dwell therein for aye!
24. These two kinds (of men) may be compared to the blind and
deaf and those who can see and hear well. Are they equal when
compared? Will ye not then take heed?
25. We sent Noah to his people (with a mission): "I have come to
you with a  Clear Warning:
26. "That ye serve none but Allah: verily I do fear for you the
Penalty of a Grievous Day."
27. But the Chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said: "We
see (in) thee nothing but a man like ourselves: nor do we see
that any follow thee but the meanest among us in judgment
immature: nor do we see in you (all) any merit above us: in fact
we think ye are liars!
228. He said: "O my people! see ye if (it be that) I have a Clear
Sign from my Lord and that He hath sent Mercy unto me from His
own Presence but that the Mercy hath been obscured from your
sight? Shall we compel you to accept it when ye are averse to it?
29. "And O my People! I ask you for no wealth in return: my
reward is from none but Allah: but I will not drive away (in
contempt) those who believe: for verily they are to meet their
Lord and ye I see are the ignorant ones!
30. "And O my People! who would help me against Allah if I drove
them away? Will ye not then take heed?
31. "I tell you not that with me are the Treasures of Allah nor
do I know what is hidden nor claim I to be an angel. Nor yet do I
say of those whom your eyes do despise that Allah will not grant
them (all) that is good: Allah knoweth best what is in their
souls: I should if I did indeed be a wrongdoer."
32. They said: "O Noah! thou hast disputed with us and (much)
hast thou prolonged the dispute with us: now bring upon us what
thou threatenest us with if thou speakest the truth!"
33. He said: "Truly Allah will bring it on you if He wills and
then ye will not be able to frustrate it!
34. "Of no profit will be my counsel to you much as I desire to
give you (good) counsel if it be that Allah willeth to leave you
astray: He is your Lord! and to Him will ye return!"
35. Or do they say "He has forged it?" Say: "If I had forged it
on me were my sin! And I am free of the sins of which ye are
guilty!
36. It was revealed to Noah: "None of thy people will believe
except those who have believed already! So grieve no longer over
their (evil) deeds
37. "But construct an Ark under Our eyes and Our inspiration and
address Me no (further) on behalf of those who are in sin: for
they are about to be overwhelmed (in the Flood)"
38. Forthwith he starts constructing the Ark: every time that the
Chiefs of his People passed by him they threw ridicule on him.
They threw ridicule on him. He said: "If ye ridicule us now we
(in our turn) can look down on you with ridicule likewise!
39. "But soon will ye know who it is on whom will descend a
Penalty that will cover them with shame will be unloosed a
Penalty lasting."
40. At length behold! there came Our Command and the fountains of
the earth gushed forth! We said: "Embark therein of each kind two
male and female and your family except those against whom the
Word has already gone forth and the Believers." But only a few
believed with him
41. So he said: "Embark ye on the Ark in the name of Allah
whether it move or be at rest! For my Lord is be sure
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful!"
42. So the Ark floated with them on the waves (towering) like
mountains and Noah called out to his son who had separated
himself (from the rest): "O my son! embark with us and be not
with the Unbelievers!"
43. The son replied: "I will be take myself to some mountain: it
will save me from the water." Noah said: "This day nothing can
save from the Command of Allah any but those on whom He hath
mercy!" and the waves came between them and the son was among
those over whelmed in the Flood
44. When the word went forth: "O earth! swallow up thy water and
O sky! withhold (thy rain)!" and the water abated and the matter
was ended. The Ark rested on Mount Judi and the word went forth:
"Away with those who do wrong!"
45. And Noah called upon his Lord and said: "O my Lord! surely my
son is of my family! and Thy promise is true and Thou art the
Justest of Judges!"
46. He said: "O Noah! he is not of thy family: for his conduct is
unrighteous. So ask not of Me that of which thou hast no
knowledge! I give thee counsel lest thou act like the ignorant!"
47. Noah said: "O my Lord! I do seek refuge with Thee lest I ask
Thee for that of which I have no knowledge. And unless Thou
forgive me and have Mercy on me I should indeed be lost!"
48. The word came: "O Noah! come down (from the Ark) with Peace
from Us and Blessings on thee and on some of the Peoples (who
will spring) from those with thee: but (there will be other)
Peoples to whom We shall grant their pleasures (for a time) but
in the end will a grievous Penalty reach them from Us."
49. Such are some of the stories of the Unseen which We have
revealed unto thee: before this neither thou nor thy People knew
them. So persevere patiently: for the End is for those who are
righteous.
50. To the `Ad People (We sent) Hud one of their own brethren. He
said: "O my people! worship Allah! ye have no other god but Him.
(Your other gods) ye do nothing but invent!
51. "O my people! I ask of you no reward for this (Message). My
reward is from none but Him Who created me: will ye not then
understand?
52. "And O my people! ask forgiveness of your Lord and turn to
Him (in repentance): He will send you the skies pouring abundant
rain and add strength to your strength: so turn ye not back in
sin!"
53. They said: "O Hud! no Clear (Sign) hast thou brought us and
we are not the ones to desert our gods on thy word! Nor do we
believe in thee!
54. "We say nothing but that (perhaps) some of our gods may have
seized thee with imbecility." He said: "I call Allah to witness
and do ye bear witness that I am free from the sin of ascribing
to Him
55. "Other gods as partners! So scheme (your worst) against me
all of you and give me no respite
56. "I put my trust in Allah my Lord and your Lord! There is not
a moving creature but He hath grasp of its forelock. Verily it is
my Lord that is on a Straight Path
57. "If ye turn away I (at least) have conveyed the Message with
which I was sent to you. My Lord will make another People to
succeed you and you will not harm Him in the least. For my Lord
hath care and watch over all things."
58. So when Our decree issued We saved Hud and those who believed
with him by (special) Grace from Ourselves: We saved them from a
severe Penalty
59. Such were the `Ad people: they rejected the Signs of their
Lord and Cherisher; disobeyed His Apostles; and followed the
command of every powerful obstinate transgressor
60. And they were pursued by a Curse in this Life and on the Day
of Judgment. Ah! behold! for the `Ad rejected their Lord and
Cherisher! Ah! behold! removed (from sight) were `Ad the people
of Hud!
61. To the Thamud People (We sent) Salih one of their own
brethren. He said: "O my people! worship Allah: ye have no other
god but Him. It is He Who hath produced you from the earth and
settled you therein: then ask forgiveness of Him and turn to Him
(in repentance): for my Lord in (always) near ready to answer."
62. They said: "O Salih! thou hast been of us! a center of our
hopes hitherto! Dost thou (now) forbid us the worship of what our
fathers worshipped? But we are really in suspicious (disquieting)
doubt as to that to which thou invitest us"
63. He said: "O my people! Do ye see? if I have a Clear (Sign)
from my Lord and He hath sent Mercy unto me from Himself who then
can help me against Allah if I were to disobey Him? What then
would ye add to my (portion) but perdition?
64. "And O my people! this she-camel of Allah is a symbol to you:
leave her to feed on Allah's (free) earth and inflict no harm on
her or a swift Penalty will seize you!
65. But they did hamstring her. So he said: "Enjoy yourselves in
your homes for three days: (then will be your ruin): there is a
promise not to be belied!"
66. When Our Decree issued We saved Saleh and those who believed
with him by (special) Grace from Ourselves and from the Ignominy
of that Day. For thy Lord He is the Strong One and Able to
enforce His Will
67. The (mighty) Blast overtook the wrongdoers and they lay
prostrate in their homes before the morning
68. As if they had never dwelt and flourished there. Ah! behold!
for the Thamud rejected their Lord and Cherisher! Ah! behold!
removed (from sight) were the Thamud!
69. There came Our Messengers to Abraham with glad tidings. They
said "Peace!" He answered "Peace!" and hastened to entertain them
with a roasted calf
70. But when he saw their hands went not towards the (meal) he
felt some mistrust of them and conceived a fear of them. They
said: "Fear not: we have been sent against the people of Lut."
71. And his wife was standing (there) and she laughed: but We
gave her glad tidings of Isaac and after him of Jacob
72. She said: "Alas for me! Shall I bear a child seeing I am an
old woman and my husband here is an old man? That would indeed be
a wonderful thing!"
73. They said: "Dost thou wonder at Allah's decree? The grace of
Allah and His blessings on you O ye people of the house! for He
is indeed worthy of all praise full of all glory!"
74. When fear had passed from (the mind of) Abraham and the glad
tidings had reached him he began to plead with Us for Lut's
people
75. For Abraham was without doubt forbearing (of faults)
compassionate and given to look to Allah
76. O Abraham! seek not this. The decree of thy Lord hath gone
forth: for them there cometh a Penalty that cannot be turned
back!
77. When Our Messengers came to Lut he was grieved on their
account and felt himself powerless (to protect) them. He said:
"This is a distressful day."
78. And his people came rushing towards him and they had been
long in the habit of practicing abominations. He said: "O my
people! here are my daughters: they are purer for you (if ye
marry)! Now fear Allah and cover me not with shame about my
guests! Is there not among you a single right-minded man?"
79. They said: "Well dost thou know we have no need of thy
daughters: indeed thou knowest quite well what we want!"
80. He said: "Would that I had power to suppress you or that I
could betake myself to some powerful support."
81. (The Messengers) said "O Lut! we are Messengers from thy
Lord! By no means shall they reach thee! Now travel with thy
family while yet a part of the night remains and let not any of
you look back: but thy wife (will remain behind): to her will
happen what happens to the people. Morning is their time
appointed: is not the morning nigh?"
82. When Our decree issued We turned (the cities) upside down and
rained down on them brimstones hard as baked clay spread layer on
layer
83. Marked as from thy Lord: nor are they ever far from those who
do wrong!
84. To the Madyan people (We sent) Shuaib one of their own
brethren: he said: "O my people! worship Allah: ye have no other
god but Him. And give not short measure or weight: I see you in
prosperity but I fear for you the Penalty of a Day that will
compass (you) all round
85. "And O my people! give just measure and weight nor withhold
from the people the things that are their due: commit not evil in
the land with intent to do mischief
86. "That which is left you by Allah is best for you if ye (but)
believed! But I am not set over you to keep watch!"
87. They said: "Oh Shuaib! does thy (religion of) prayer command
thee that we leave off the worship which our fathers practiced or
that we leave off doing what we like with our property? Truly
though art the one that forbeareth with faults and is
right-minded!"
088. He said: "O my people! see ye whether I have a Clear (Sign)
from my Lord and He hath given me sustenance (pure and) good as
from Himself? I wish not in opposition to you to do that which I
forbid you to do. I only desire (your) betterment to the best of
my power; and my success (in my task) can only come from Allah:
in Him I trust and unto Him I look
89. "And O my people! let not my dissent (from you) cause you to
sin lest ye suffer a fate similar to that of the people of Noah
or of Hud or of Salih nor are the people of Lut far off from you!
90. "But ask forgiveness of you Lord and turn unto Him (in
repentance): for my Lord is indeed Full of mercy and
loving-kindness."
91. They said: "O Shuaib! much of what thou sayest we do not
understand! In fact among us we see that thou hast no strength!
Were it not for thy family we should certainly have stoned thee!
For thou hast among us no great position!"
92. He said: "O my people! is then my family of more
consideration with you than Allah? For ye cast Him away behind
your backs (with contempt). But verily my Lord encompasseth on
all sides all that ye do!
93. "And O my people! do whatever ye can: I will do (my part):
soon will ye know who it is on whom descends the Penalty of
ignominy and who is a liar! And watch ye! for I too am watching
with you!"
94. When Our decree issued We saved Shuaib and those who believed
with him by (special) Mercy from Ourselves: but the (mighty)
Blast did seize the wrongdoers and they lay prostrate in their
homes by the morning
95. As if they had never dwelt and flourished there! Ah! behold!
how the Madyan were removed (from sight) as were removed the
Thamud!
96. And We sent Moses with Our Clear (Signs) and an authority
manifest
97. Unto Pharaoh and his Chiefs: but they followed the command of
Pharaoh and the command of Pharaoh was no right (guide)
98. He will go before his people on the Day of Judgment and lead
them into the Fire (as cattle are led to water): but woeful
indeed will be this leading (and) the place led to!
99. And they are followed by a curse in this (life) and on the
Day of Judgment: and woeful is the gift which shall be given
(unto them)!
100. These are some of the stories of communities which We relate
unto thee of them some are standing and some have been mown down
(by the sickle oftime)
101. It was not We that wronged them: they wronged their own
souls: the deities other than Allah whom they invoked profited
them no whit when there issued the decree of thy Lord: nor did
they add aught (to their lot) but perdition!
102. Such is the chastisement of thy Lord when He chastises
communities in the midst of their wrong: grievous indeed and
severe is His chastisement
103. In that is a Sign for those who fear the Penalty of the
Hereafter: that is a Day for which mankind will be gathered
together: that will be a Day of Testimony
104. Nor shall We delay it but for a term appointed
105. The day it arrives no soul shall speak except His leave: of
those (gathered) some will be wretched and some will be blessed
106. Those who are wretched shall be in the Fire: there will be
for them therein (nothing but) the heaving of sighs and sobs:
107. They will dwell therein for all the time that the heavens
and the earth endure except as thy Lord willeth: for thy Lord is
the (sure) Accomplisher of what He planneth
108. And those who are blessed shall be in the Garden: they will
dwell therein for all the time that the heavens and the earth
endure except as thy Lord willeth: a gift without break 
109. Be not then in doubt as to what these men worship. They
worship nothing but what their fathers worshipped before (them):
but verily We shall pay them back (in full) their portion without
(the least) abatement
110. We certainly gave the Book to Moses but differences arose
therein: had it not been that a Word had gone forth before from
thy Lord the matter would have been decided between them: but
they are in suspicious doubt concerning it
111. And of a surety to all will your Lord pay back (in full the
recompense) of their deeds: for He knoweth well all that they do
112. Therefore stand firm (in the straight path) as thou art
commanded thou and those who with thee turn (unto Allah); and
transgress not (from the Path): for He seeth well all that ye do
113. And incline not to those who do wrong or the Fire will seize
you; and ye have no protectors other than Allah nor shall ye be
helped
114. And establish regular prayers at the two ends of the day and
at the approaches of the night: for those things that are good
remove those that are evil: be that the word of remembrance to
those who remember (their Lord)
115. And be steadfast in patience; for verily Allah will not
suffer the reward of the righteous to perish
116. Why were there not among the generations before you persons
possessed of balanced good sense prohibiting (men) from mischief
in the earth except few among them whom We saved (from harm)? But
the wrongdoers pursued the enjoyment of the good things of life
which were given them and persisted in sin
117. Nor would thy Lord be the One to destroy communities for a
single wrongdoing if its members were likely to mend
118. If thy Lord had so willed He could have made mankind one
People: but they will not cease to dispute
119. Except those on whom He hath bestowed His Mercy: and for
this did He create them: and the Word of thy Lord shall be
fulfilled: "I will fill Hell with jinns and men all together."
120. All that We relate to thee of the stories of the apostles
with it We make firm thy heart: in them there cometh to thee the
Truth as well as an exhortation and a message of remembrance to
those who believe
121. Say to those who do not believe: "Do whatever ye can: we
shall do our part
122. "And wait ye! we too shall wait."
123. To Allah do belong the unseen (secrets) of the heavens and
the earth and to Him goeth back every affair (for decision): then
worship Him and put thy trust in Him: and thy Lord is not
unmindful of aught that ye do




#12. Yusuf                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Alif Lam Ra. These are the Symbols (or Verses) of the
Perspicuous Book
2. We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an in order that ye may
learn wisdom
3. We do relate unto thee the most beautiful of stories in that
We reveal to thee this (portion of the) Qur'an: before this thou
too wast among those who knew it not
4. Behold Joseph said to his father: "O my father! I did see
eleven stars and the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate
themselves to me!"
5. Said (the father): "My (dear) little son! relate not thy
vision to thy brothers lest they concoct a plot against thee: for
Satan is to man an avowed enemy!
6. "Thus will thy Lord choose thee and teach thee the
interpretation of stories (and events) and perfect His favor to
thee and to the posterity of Jacob even as He perfected it to thy
fathers Abraham and Isaac aforetime!. For Allah is full of
knowledge and wisdom."
7. Verily in Joseph and his brethren are Signs (or Symbols) for
Seekers (after Truth)
8. They said: "Truly Joseph and his brother are loved more by our
father than we: but we are a goodly body! Really our father is
obviously wandering (in his mind)!
9. "Slay ye Joseph or cast him out to some (unknown) land that so
the favor of your father may be given to you alone: (There will
be time enough) for you to be righteous after that!"
10. Said one of them: "Slay not Joseph but if ye must do
something throw him down to the bottom of the well: he will be
picked up by some caravan of travellers."
11. They said: "O our father! why dost thou not trust us with
Joseph seeing we are indeed his sincere well-wishers?
12. "Send him with us tomorrow to enjoy himself and play and we
shall take every care of him."
13. (Jacob) said: "Really it saddens me that ye should take him
away: I fear lest the wolf should devour him while ye attend not
to him."
14. They said: "If the wolf were to devour him while we are (so
large) a party then should we indeed (first) have perished
ourselves!"
15. So they did take him away and they all agreed to throw him
down to the bottom of the well: and We put into his heart (this
Message): "Of a surety thou shalt (one day) tell them the truth
of this their affair while they know (thee) not."
16. Then they came to their father in the early part of the night
weeping.
17. They said: "Oh our father! we went racing with one another
and left Joseph with our things: and the wolf devoured him. But
thou wilt never believe us even though we tell the truth."
18. They stained his shirt with false blood. He said: "Nay but
your minds have made up a tale (that may pass) with you. (For me)
patience is most fitting: against that which ye assert it is
Allah (alone) whose help can be sought"
19. Then there came a caravan of travellers: they sent their
water- carrier (for water) and he let down his bucket (into the
well). He said: "Ah  there! Good news! Here is a (fine) young
man! So they concealed him as a treasure! But Allah knoweth well
all that they do!
20. The (Brethren) sold him for a miserable price for a few
dirhams counted out: in such low estimation did they hold him!
21. The man in Egypt who bought him said to his wife: "Make his
stay (among us) honorable: maybe he will bring us much good or we
shall adopt him as a son." Thus did we establish Joseph in the
land that We might teach him the interpretation of stories (and
events). And Allah hath full power and control over His affairs;
but most among mankind know it not
22. When Joseph attained his full manhood We gave him power and
knowledge: thus do We reward those who do right
23. But she in whose house he was sought to seduce him from his
(true) self: she fastened the doors and said: "Now come thou
(dear one)!" He said: "Allah forbid! truly (thy husband) is my
lord! He made my sojourn agreeable! Truly to no good come those
who do wrong!"
24. And (with passion) did she desire him and he would have
desired her but that he saw the evidence of his Lord: thus (did
We order) that We might turn away from him (all) evil and
shameful deeds: for he was one of Our servants sincere and
purified
25. So they both raced each other to the door and she tore his
shirt from the back: they both found her lord near the door. She
said: "What is the (fitting) punishment for one who formed an
evil design against thy wife but prison or a grievous
chastisement?"
26. He said: "It was she that sought to seduce me from my (true)
self." And one of her household saw (this) and bore witness
(thus) "If it be that his shirt is rent form the front then is
her tale true and he is a liar!
27. "But if it be that his shirt is torn from the back then is
she the liar and he is telling the truth!"
28. So when he saw his shirt that it was torn at the back (her
husband) said: "Behold! it is a snare of you women! Truly mighty
is your snare!
29. "O Joseph pass this over! (O wife) ask forgiveness for thy
sin for truly thou hast been at fault!"
30. Ladies said in the City: "The wife of the (great) `Aziz is
seeking to seduce her slave from his (true) self: truly hath he
inspired her with violent love: we see she is evidently going
astray."
31. When (Zulaikha) heard of their malicious talk she sent for
them and prepared a banquet for them: she gave each of them a
knife; and she said (to Joseph) "Come out before them. When they
saw him they did extol him and (in their amazement) cut their
hands: they said "Allah preserve us! no mortal is this! This is
none other than a noble angel!"
32. She said: "There before you is the man about whom ye did
blame me! I did seek to seduce him from his (true) self but he
did firmly save himself guiltless!. And now if he doth not my
bidding he shall certainly be cast into prison and (what is more)
be in the company of the vilest!"
33. He said: "O my Lord! the prison is more to my liking than
that to which they invite me: unless thou turn away their snare
from me I should (in my youthful folly) feel inclined towards
them and join the ranks of the ignorant."
34. So his Lord heard him (in his prayer) and turned away from
him their snare: verily He heareth and knoweth (all things)
35. Then it occurred to the men after they had seen the Signs
(that it was best) to imprison him for a time
36. Now with him there came into the prison two young men. Said
one of them: "I see myself (in a dream) pressing wine." Said the
other: "I see myself  (in a dream) carrying bread on my head and
birds are eating thereof." "Tell us" (they said) "the truth and
meaning thereof: for we see thou art one that doth good (to
all)."
37. He said: "Before any food comes (in due course) to feed
either of you will surely reveal to you the truth and meaning of
this ere it come to pass: that is part of the (Duty) which my
Lord hath taught me. I have (I assure you) abandoned the ways of
a people that believe not in Allah and that (even) deny the
Hereafter
38. "And I follow the ways of my fathers Abraham Isaac and Jacob;
and never could we attribute any partners whatever to Allah: that
(comes) of the grace of Allah to us and to mankind: yet most men
are not grateful
39. "O my two companions of the prison! (I ask you): are many
lords differing among themselves better or Allah the One Supreme
and Irresistible?
40. "If not Him ye worship nothing but names which ye have named
ye and your fathers for which Allah hath sent you no authority:
the Command is for none but Allah: He hath commanded that ye
worship none but Him: that is the right religion but Most men
understand not
41. "O my two companions of the prison! as to one of you he will
pour out the wine for his lord to drink: as for the other he will
hang from the cross and the birds will eat from off his head.
(So) hath been decreed that matter whereof ye twain do enquire."
42. And of the two to that one whom he considered about to be
saved he said: "Mention me to thy lord." But Satan made him
forget to mention him to his lord: and (Joseph) lingered in
prison a few (more) years
43. The king (of Egypt) said: "I do see (in a vision) seven fat
kine whom seven lean ones devour and seven green ears of corn and
seven (others) withered. O ye chiefs! expound to me my vision if
it be that ye can interpret visions."
44. They said: "A confused medley of dreams: and we are not
skilled in the interpretation of dreams."
45. But the man who had been released one of the two (who had
been in prison) and who now bethought him after (so long) a space
of time said: "I will tell you the truth of its interpretation:
send ye me (therefor)."
46. "O Joseph!" (he said) "O man of truth! expound to us (the
dream) of seven fat kine whom seven lean ones devour and of seven
green ears of corn and (seven) others withered: that I may return
to the people and that they may understand."
47. (Joseph) said: "For seven years shall ye diligently sow as is
your wont: and the harvests that ye reap ye shall leave them in
the ear except a little of which ye shall eat.
48. "Then will come after that (period) seven dreadful (years)
which will devour what ye shall have laid by in advance for them
(all) except a little which ye shall have (specially) guarded
49. "Then will come after that (period) a year in which the
people will have abundant water and in which they will press
(wine and oil)."
50. So the king said: "Bring ye him unto me." But when the
messenger came to him (Joseph) said: "Go thou back to thy lord
and ask him `What is the state of mind of the ladies who cut
their hands?' for my Lord is certainl well aware of their snare."
51. (The king) said (to the ladies): "What was your affair when
ye did seek too seduce Joseph from his (true) self?" The ladies
said: "Allah preserve us! no evil know we against him!" Said the
`Aziz's wife: "Now is the truth manifest (to all): it was I who
sought to seduce him from his (true) self he is indeed of those
who are (ever) true (and virtuous)
52. "This (say I) in order that he may know that I have never
been false to him in his absence and that Allah will never guide
the snare of the false ones
53. "Nor do I absolve my own self (of blame): the (human soul) is
certainly prone to evil unless my Lord do bestow His Mercy: but
surely certainly my Lord is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful."
54. So the king said: "Bring him unto me; I will take him
specially to serve  about my own person." Therefore when he had
spoken to him he said: "Be assured this day thou art before our
own Presence with rank firmly established and fidelity fully
proved!"
55. (Joseph) said: "Set me over the storehouses of the land: I
will indeed guard them as one that knows (their importance)."
56. Thus did We give established power to Joseph in the land to
take possession therein as when or where he pleased. We bestow of
Our mercy on whom We please and We suffer not to be lost the
reward of those who do good.
57. But verily the reward of the Hereafter is the best for those
who believe and are constant in righteousness
58. Then came Joseph's brethren: they entered his presence and he
knew them but they knew him not
59. And when he had furnished them forth with provisions
(suitable) for them he said: "Bring unto me a brother ye have of
the same father as yourselves (but a different mother): see ye
not that I pay out full measure and that I do provide the best
hospitality?
60. "Now if ye bring him not to me ye shall have no measure (of
corn) from me nor shall be ye (even) come near me."
61. They said: "We shall certainly seek to get our wish about him
from his father: indeed we shall do it."
62. And (Joseph) told his servants to put their stock in trade
(with which they had bartered) into their saddlebags so they
should know it only when they returned to their people in order
that they might come back
63. Now when they returned to their father they said: "O our
father! no more measure of grain shall we get (unless we take our
brother): so send our brother with us that we may get our
measure; and we will indeed take every care of him."
64. He said: "Shall I trust you with him with any result other
than when I trusted you with his brother aforetime? But Allah is
the best to take care (of him) and He is the Most Merciful of
those who show mercy!"
65. Then when they opened their baggage they found their stock in
trade had been returned to them. They said: "O our father! what
(more) can we desire? This our stock in trade has been returned
to us: so we shall get (more) food for our family; we shall take
care of our brother; and add (at the same time) a full camel's
load (of grain to our provisions): this is but a small quantity."
66. (Jacob) said: "Never will I send him with you until ye swear
a solemn oath to me in Allah's name that ye will be sure to bring
him back to me unless ye are yourselves hemmed in (and made
powerless)." And when they had sworn their solemn oath he said:
"Over all that we say be Allah the Witness and Guardian!"
67. Further he said; "O my sons! enter not all by one gate: enter
ye by different gates. Not that I can profit you aught against
Allah (with my advice): none can command except Allah: on Him do
I put my trust and let all that trust put their trust on Him."
68. And when they entered in the manner their father had enjoined
it did not profit them in the least against (the Plan of) Allah:
it was but a necessity of Jacob's soul which he discharged. For
he was by Our instruction full of knowledge (and experience): but
most men know not
69. Now when they came into Joseph's presence he received his
(full) brother to stay with him. He said (to him): "Behold! I am
thy (own) brother; so grieve not at aught of their doings."
70. At length when he had furnished them forth with provisions
(suitable) for them he put the drinking cup into his brother's
saddlebag. Then shouted out a Crier: "O ye (in) the Caravan!
Behold! ye are thieves without doubt!"
71. They said turning towards them: "What is it that ye miss?"
72. They said: "We miss the great beaker of the king; for him who
produces it is (the reward of) a camel-load; I will be bound by
it."
73. (The brothers) said: "By Allah! well ye know that we came not
to make mischief in the land and we are no thieves!"
074. (The Egyptians) said: "What then shall be the penalty of
this if ye are (proved) to have lied?"
75. They said: "The penalty should be that he in whose saddle bag
it is found should be held (as bondman) to atone for the (crime).
Thus it is we punish the wrongdoers!"
76. So he began (the search) with their baggage before (he came
to) the baggage of his brother: at length He brought it out of
his brother's baggage. Thus did We plan for Joseph. He could not
take his brother by the law of the king except that Allah willed
it (so). We raise to degrees (of wisdom) whom We please: but over
all endued with knowledge is One the All-Knowing
77. They said: "If he steals there was a brother of his who did
steal before (him)." But these things did Joseph keep locked in
his heart revealing not the secrets to them. He (simply) said (to
himself): "Ye are the worse situated; and Allah knoweth best the
truth of what ye assert!"
78. They said: "O exalted one! Behold! he has a father aged and
venerable (who will grieve for him): so take one of us in his
place: for we see that thou" art (gracious) in doing good."
79. He said: "Allah forbid that we take other than him with whom
we found our property: indeed (if we did so) we should be acting
wrongfully."
80. Now when they saw no hope of his (yielding) they held a
conference in private. The leader among them said: "Know ye not
that your father did take an oath from you in Allah's name and
how before this ye did fail in your duty with Joseph? Therefore
will I not leave this land until my father permits me or Allah
commands me; and He is the best to command
81. "Turn ye back to your father and say `O our father! behold!
thy son committed theft: we bear witness only to what we know and
we could not" well guard against the unseen!
82. " `Ask at the town where we have been and the caravan in
which we returned; and (you will find) we are indeed telling the
truth.' "
83. Jacob said: "Nay but ye have yourselves contrived a story
(good enough) for you. So patience is most fitting (for me).
Maybe Allah will bring them (back) all to me (in the end): for He
is indeed full of knowledge and wisdom."
84. And he turned away from them and said: "How great is my grief
for Joseph!" And his eyes became white with sorrow and he fell
into silent melancholy
85. They said: "By Allah! (never) wilt thou cease to remember
Joseph until though reach the last extremity of illness or until
thou die!"
86. He said: "I only complain of my distraction and anguish to
Allah and I know from Allah that which ye know not
87. "O my sons! go ye and enquire about Joseph and his brother
and never give up hope of Allah's Soothing Mercy: truly no one
despairs of Allah's Soothing Mercy except those who have no
faith."
88. Then when they came (back) into (Joseph's) presence they
said: "O exalted one! distress has seized us and our family; we
have (now) brought but scanty capital: So pay us full measure (we
pray thee) and treat it as charity to us: for Allah doth reward
the charitable."
89. He said: "Know ye how ye dealt with Joseph and his brother
not knowing (what ye were doing)?"
90. They said: "Art thou indeed Joseph?" He said: "I am Joseph
and this is my brother: Allah has indeed been gracious to us
(all): behold he that is righteous and patient never will Allah
suffer the reward to be lost of those who do right."
91. They said: "By Allah! indeed has Allah preferred thee above
us and we certainly have been guilty of sin!"
92. He said: "This day let no reproach be (cast) on you: Allah
will forgive you and He is the Most Merciful of those who show
mercy?
93. "Go with this my shirt and cast it over the face of my
father: he will come to see (clearly). Then come ye (here) to me
together with all your family."
94. When the caravan left (Egypt) their father said: "I do indeed
scent the presence of Joseph: nay think me not a dotard."
95. They said: "By Allah! truly thou art in thine old wandering
mind."
96. Then when the bearer of the good news came he cast (the
shirt) over his face and he forthwith regained clear sight. He
said: "Did I not say to you `Know from Allah that which ye know
not?'" 
97. They said: "O our father! ask for us forgiveness for our sins
for we were truly at fault."
98. He said: "Soon will I ask my Lord for forgiveness for you:
for He is indeed Oft-Forgiving Merciful."
99. Then when they entered the presence of Joseph he provided a
home for his parents with himself and said: "Enter ye Egypt (all)
in safety if it please Allah."
100. And he raised his parents high on the throne (of dignity)
and they fell down in prostration (all) before him. He said: "O
my father! this is the fulfillment of my vision of old! Allah
hath made it come true! He was indeed good to me when He took me
out of prison and brought you (all here) out of the desert (even)
after Satan had sown enmity between me and my brothers. Verily my
Lord understandeth best the mysteries of all that He planneth to
do: for verily He is full of knowledge and wisdom
101. "O my Lord! Thou hast indeed bestowed on me some power and
taught me something of the interpretation of dreams and events O
Thou Creator of the heavens and the earth! Thou art my Protector
in this world and in the Hereafter take thou my soul (at death)
as one submitting to Thy Will (as a Muslim) and unite me with the
righteous."
102. Such is one of the stories of what happened unseen which We
reveal by inspiration unto thee: nor wast thou (present) with
them when they concerted their plans together in the process of
weaving their plots
103. Yet no faith will the greater part of mankind have however
ardently thou dost desire it
104. And no reward dost thou ask of them for this: it is no less
than a Message for all creatures
105. And how many Signs in the heavens and the earth do they pass
by? Yet they turn (their faces) away from them!
106. And most of them believe not in Allah without associating
(others as partners) with Him!
107. Do they then feel secure from the coming against them of the
covering veil of the wrath of Allah or of the coming against them
of the (final) Hour all of a sudden while they perceive not?
2108. Say thou: "This my way: I do invite unto Allah on evidence
clear as the seeing with one's eyes I and whoever follows me:
Glory to Allah! and never will I join gods with Allah!"
109. Nor did We send before thee (as Apostles) any but men whom
We did inspire (men) living in human habitations. Do they not
travel through the earth and see what was the end of those before
them? But the home of the Hereafter is best for those who do
right. Will ye not then understand?
110. (Respite will be granted) until when the apostles give up
hope (of their people) and (come to ) think that they were
treated as liars there reaches them Our help. And those whom We
will are delivered into safety. But never will be warded off Our
punishment from those who are in sin
111. There is in their stories instruction for men endued with
understanding. It is not a tale invented but a confirmation of
what went before it a detailed exposition of all things and a
Guide and a Mercy to any such as believe




#13. Ra'd                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif Lam Mim Ra. These are the Signs (or Verses) of the Book:
that which hath been revealed unto thee from thy Lord is the
Truth; but most men believe not
2. Allah is He Who raised the heavens without any pillars that ye
can see is firmly established on the throne (of authority); He
has subjected the sun and the moon (to His law)! each one runs
(its course) for a term appointed. He doth regulate affairs
explaining the Signs in detail that ye may believe with certainty
in the meeting with your Lord
3. And it is He Who spread out the earth and set thereon
mountains standing firm and (flowing) rivers: and fruit of every
kind He made in pairs two and two: He draweth the Night as a veil
o'er the Day. Behold verily in these things there are Signs for
those who consider!
4. And in the earth are tracts (diverse though) neighboring and
gardens of vines and fields sown with corn and palm trees growing
out of single roots or otherwise: watered with the same water yet
some of them We make more excellent than others to eat. Behold
verily in these things there are Signs for those who understand!
5. If thou dost marvel (at their want of faith) strange is their
saying: "When we are (actually) dust shall we indeed then be in a
creation renewed?" They are those who deny their Lord! They are
those round whose necks will be yokes (of servitude): they will
be Companions of the Fire who dwell therein (for aye)!
6. They ask thee to hasten on the evil in preference to the good:
yet have come to pass before them (many) exemplary punishments!
But verily thy Lord is full of forgiveness for mankind for their
wrongdoing: and verily thy Lord is (also) strict in punishment
7. And the Unbelievers say! "Why is not a Sign sent down to him
from his Lord?" But thou art truly a warner and to every people a
guide
8. Allah doth know what every female (womb) doth bear by how much
the wombs fall short (of their time or number) or do exceed.
Every single thing is before His sight in (due) proportion
9. He knoweth the Unseen and that which is open: He is the Great
the Most High
10. It is the same (to Him) whether any of you conceal his speech
or declare it openly; whether he lie hid by night or walk freely
by day
11. For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession
before and behind him: they guard him by command of Allah. Verily
never will Allah change the condition of a people until they
change it themselves (with their own souls). But when (once)
Allah willeth a people's punishment there can be no turning it
back nor will they find besides Him any to protect
12. It is He Who doth show you the lightning by way both of fear
and of hope: it is He Who doth raise up the clouds heavy with
(fertilizing) rain!
13. Nay thunder repeateth His praises and so do the angels with
awe: He flingeth the loud-voiced thunderbolts and therewith He
striketh whomsoever He will. Yet these (are the men) who (dare
to) dispute about Allah with the strength of His power (supreme)!
14. For Him (alone) is prayer in Truth: any others that they call
upon besides Him hear them no more than if they were to stretch
forth their hands for water to reach their mouth but it reaches
them not: for the prayer of those without Faith is nothing but
(futile) wandering (in the mind)
15. Whatever beings there are in the heavens and the earth do
prostrate themselves to Allah (acknowledging subjection) with
good will or in spite of themselves: so do their shadows in the
mornings and evenings
16. Say: "Who is the Lord and Sustainer of the heavens and the
earth?" Say: "It is Allah." Say: "Do ye then take (for worship)
protectors other than Him such as have no power either for good
or for harm to themselves?" Say: "Are the blind equal with those
who see? Or the depths of darkness equal with Light?" Or do they
assign to Allah partners who have created (anything) as He has
created so that the creation seemed to them similar? Say: "Allah
is the Creator of all things: He is the One the Supreme and
Irresistible."
17. He sends down water from the skies and the channels flow each
according to its measure: but the torrent bears away the foam
that mounts up to the surface. Even so from that (ore) which they
heat in the fire to make ornaments or utensils therewith there is
a scum likewise. Thus doth Allah (by parables) show forth Truth
and Vanity: for the scum disappears like froth cast out; while
that which is for the good of mankind remains on the earth. Thus
doth Allah set forth parables
18. For those who respond to their Lord are (all) good things. 
But those who respond not to Him even if they had all that is in
the heavens and on earth and as much more (in vain) would they
offer it for ransom. For them will the reckoning be terrible:
their abode will be Hell what a bed of misery!
19. Is then one who doth know that that which hath been revealed
unto these from thy Lord is the Truth like one who is blind? It
is those who are endued with understanding that receive
admonition
20. Those who fulfil the Covenant of Allah and fail not in their
plighted word
21. Those who join together those things which Allah hath
commanded to be joined hold their Lord in awe and fear the
terrible reckoning;
22. Those who patiently persevere seeking the countenance their
Lord; establish regular prayers; spend out of (the gifts) We have
bestowed for their sustenance secretly and openly; and turn off
Evil with good: for such there is the final attainment of the
(Eternal) Home
23. Gardens of perpetual bliss: they shall enter there as well as
the righteous among their fathers their spouses and their
offspring: and angels shall enter unto them from every gate (with
the salutation):
24. "Peace unto you for that ye persevered in patience! Now how
excellent is the final Home!"
25. But those who break the Covenant of Allah after having
plighted their word thereto and cut asunder those things which
Allah has commanded to be joined and work mischief in the land on
them is the Curse; for them is the terrible Home!
26. Allah doth enlarge or grant by (strict) measure the
Sustenance (which He giveth) to whom so He pleaseth. (The
worldly) rejoice in the life of this world: but the life of this
world is but little comfort in the Hereafter
27. The Unbelievers say: "Why is not a Sign sent down to him from
his Lord?" Say: "Truly Allah leaveth to stray whom He will; but
He guideth to Himself those who turn to Him in penitence
28. "Those who believe and whose hearts find satisfaction in the
remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of
Allah do hearts find satisfaction
29. "For those who believe and work righteousness is (every)
blessedness and a beautiful place of (final) return."
30. Thus have We sent thee amongst a People before whom (long
since) have (other) Peoples (gone and) passed away; in order that
thou mightest rehearse unto them what We send down unto thee by
inspiration; yet do they reject (Him) the Most Gracious! Say: "He
is my Lord! There is no god but He! On Him is my trust and to Him
do I turn!"
31. If there were a Qur'an with which mountains were moved or the
earth were cloven asunder or the dead were made to speak (this
would be the one!) But truly the Command is with Allah in things!
Do not the Believers know that had Allah (so) willed He could
have guided all mankind (to the Right)? But the Unbelievers never
will disaster cease to seize them for their (ill) deeds or to
settle close to their homes until the Promise of Allah come to
pass for verily Allah will not fail in His promise
32. Mocked were (many) Apostles before thee: but I granted
respite to the Unbelievers and finally I punished them; then how
(terrible) was My requital!
33. Is then He Who standeth over every soul (and knoweth) all
that it doth (like any others)? And yet they ascribe partners to
Allah. Say: "But name them! Is it that ye will inform Him of
something He knoweth not on earth or is it (just) a show of
words?" Nay! to those who believe not their pretence seems
pleasing but they are kept back (thereby) from the Path: and
those whom Allah leaves to stray no one can guide
34. For them is a Penalty in the life of this world but harder
truly is the Penalty of the Hereafter; and defender have they
none against Allah
35. The parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised!
beneath if flow rivers: perpetual is the enjoyment thereof and
the shade therein: such is the End of the Righteous; and the End
of Unbelievers is the Fire
36. Those to whom We have given the Book rejoice at what hath
been revealed unto thee: but there are among the clans those who
reject a part thereof. Say: "I am commanded to worship Allah and
not to join partners with Him. Unto Him do I call and unto Him is
my return."
37. Thus have We revealed it to be a judgment of authority in
Arabic. Wert thou to follow their (vain) desires after the
knowledge which hath reached thee then wouldst thou find neither
protector nor defender against Allah
38. We did send apostles before thee and appointed for them wives
and children: and it was never the part of an apostle to bring a
Sign except as Allah permitted (or commanded). For each period is
a Book (revealed)
39. Allah doth blot out or confirm what He pleaseth: with Him is
the Mother of the Book
40. Whether We shall show thee (within thy lifetime) part of what
We promised them or take to Ourselves thy soul (before it is all
accomplished) thy duty is to (make the Message) reach them: it is
Our part to call them to account
41. See they not that We gradually reduce the land (in their
control) from its outlying borders? (Where) Allah commands there
is none to put back His command: and He is swift in calling to
account
42. Those before them did (also) devise plots; but in all things
the master planning is Allah's. He knoweth the doings of every
soul: and soon will the Unbelievers know who gets home in the End
43. The Unbelievers say: "No apostle art thou." Say: "Enough for
a witness between me and you is Allah and such as have knowledge
of the Book."




#14. Ibrahim                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif Lam Ra. A Book which We have revealed unto thee in order
that thou mightest lead mankind out of the depths of darkness
into light  by the leave of their Lord to the Way of (Him)
Exalted in Power Worthy of all Praise!
2. Of Allah to Whom do belong all things in the heavens and on
earth! But alas for the Unbelievers for a terrible Penalty (their
Unfaith will bring them)!
3. Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter
who hinder (men) from the Path of Allah and seek therein
something crooked: they are astray by a long distance
4. We sent an apostle except (to teach) in the language of his
(own) people in order to make (things) clear to them. Now Allah
leaves straying those whom He pleases and guides whom He pleases:
and He is Exalted in power Full of Wisdom
5. We sent Moses with Our Signs (and the command) "Bring out thy
people from the depths of darkness into light and teach them to
remember the Days of Allah." Verily in this there are Signs for
such as are firmly patient and constant grateful and appreciative
6. Remember! Moses said to his people: "Call to mind the favor of
Allah to you when He delivered you from the people of Pharaoh:
They set you hard tasks and punishments slaughtered your sons and
let your womenfolk live: therein was a tremendous trial from your
Lord."
7. And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): "If
ye are grateful I will add more (favors) unto you; but if ye show
ingratitude truly My punishment is terrible indeed."
8. And Moses said: "If ye show ingratitude ye and all on earth
together yet is Allah Free of all wants Worthy of all praise
9. Has not the story reached you (O people!) of those who (went)
before you? of the people of Noah and `Ad and Thamud? and of
those who (came) after them? None knows them but Allah. To them
came apostles with Clear (Signs); but they put their hands up to
their mouths and said: "We do deny (the mission) on which ye have
been sent and we are really in suspicious (disquieting) doubt as
to that to which ye invite us."
10. Their apostles said: "Is there a doubt about Allah the
Creator of the heavens and the earth? It is He Who invites you in
order that He may forgive you your sins and give you respite for
a term appointed!" They said: "Ah! ye are no more than human like
ourselves! Ye wish to turn us away from the (gods) our fathers
used to worship: then bring us some clear authority."
11. Their apostles said to them: "True we are human like
yourselves but Allah doth grant His grace to such of His servants
as He pleases. It is not for us to bring you an authority except
as Allah permits. And on Allah let all men of faith put their
trust
12. "No reason have we why we should not put our trust on Allah.
Indeed He has guided us to the Ways we (follow). We shall
certainly bear with patience all the hurt you may cause us: for
those who put their trust should put their trust on Allah."
13. And the Unbelievers said to their apostles: "Be sure we shall
drive you out of our land or ye shall return to our religion."
But their Lord inspired (this Message) to them: "Verily We shall
cause the wrongdoers to perish!
14. "And verily We shall cause you to abide in the land and
succeed them. This for such as fear the time when they shall
stand before My tribunal such as fear the punishment denounced."
15. But they sought victory and decision (there and then) and
frustration was the lot of every powerful obstinate transgressor
16. In front of such a one is Hell and he is given for drink
boiling fetid water
17. In gulps will he sip it but never well he be near swallowing
it down his throat: Death will come to him from every quarter yet 
will he not die: and in front of him will be a chastisement
unrelenting
18. The parable of those who reject their Lord is that their
works are as ashes on which the wind blows furiously on a
tempestuous day: No power have they over aught that they have
earned: That is the straying far far (from the goal)
19. Seest thou not that Allah created the Heavens and the earth
in Truth? If He so will He can remove you and put (in your place)
a new Creation?
20. Nor is that for Allah any great matter
21. They will all be marshalled before Allah together: then will
the weak say to those who were arrogant "For us we but followed
you; can ye then avail us at all against the wrath of Allah?"
They will reply "If we had received the guidance of Allah we
should have given it to you: to us it makes no difference (now)
whether we rage or bear (these torments) with patience: for
ourselves there is no way of escape."
22. And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was Allah
Who gave you a promise of truth: I too promised but I failed in
my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to call you
but ye listened to me: then reproach not me but reproach your own
souls. I cannot listen to your cries nor can ye listen to mine. I
reject your former act in associating me with Allah. For
wrongdoers there must be a Grievous Penalty."
23. But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted
to Gardens beneath which rivers flow to dwell therein for aye
with the leave of their Lord: their greeting therein will be:
"Peace!"
24. Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable? a goodly Word
like a goodly tree whose root is firmly fixed and its branches
(reach) to the heavens
25. It brings forth its fruit at all times by the leave of its
Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men in order that they may
receive admonition
26. And the parable of an evil Word is that of an evil tree. It
is torn up by the root from the surface of the earth: it has no
stability
27. Allah will establish in strength those who believe with the
Word that stands firm in this world and in the Hereafter; but
Allah will leave to stray those who do wrong: Allah doeth what He
willeth
28. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have changed the
favor of Allah into blasphemy and caused their people to descend
to the House of Perdition?
29. Into Hell? They will burn therein an evil place to stay in!
30. And they set up (idols) as equal to Allah to mislead (men)
from the Path! Say: "Enjoy (your brief power)! But verily ye are
making straightway for Hell!"
31. Speak to My servants who have believed that they may
establish regular prayers and spend (in charity) out of the
Sustenance We have given them secretly and openly before the
coming of a Day in which there will be neither mutual bargaining
nor befriending
32. It is Allah Who hath created the heavens and the earth and
sendeth down rain from the skies and with it bringeth out fruits
wherewith to feed you it is He Who hath made the ships subject to
you that they may sail through the sea by His command; and the
rivers (also) hath He made subject to you
33. And He hath made subject to you the sun and the moon both
diligently pursuing their courses: and the Night and the Day hath
He (also) made subject you
34. And He giveth you of all that ye ask for. But if ye count the
favors of Allah never will ye be able to number them: verily man
is given up to injustice and ingratitude
35. Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city one of
peace and security: and preserve me and my sons from worshipping
idols
36. "O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among mankind:
he then who follows my (ways) is of me and he that disobeys me
but thou art indeed Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
37. "O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a
valley without cultivation by thy Sacred House; in order O our
Lord that they may establish regular prayer: so fill the hearts
of some among men with love towards them and feed them with
Fruits: so that they may give thanks
38. "O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we
reveal: for nothing whatever is hidden from Allah whether on
earth or in heaven
39. "Praise be to Allah who hath granted unto me in old age
Ismail and Isaac: for truly my Lord is He the Hearer of Prayer!
140. "O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer and
also (raise such) among my offspring O our Lord! and accept Thou
my Prayer
41. "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness me my parents
and (all) Believers on the Day that the Reckoning will be
established!"
42. Think not that Allah doth not heed the deeds of those who do
wrong. He but giveth them respite against a Day when the eyes
will fixedly stare in horror
43. They are running forward with necks outstretched their heads
uplifted their gaze returning not towards them and their hearts a
(gaping) void
44. So warn mankind of the Day when the Wrath will reach them:
then will the wrongdoers say: "Our Lord! respite us (if only) for
a short term: we will answer Thy Call and follow the apostles!" 
"What! were ye not wont to swear aforetime that ye should suffer
no decline?
545. "And ye dwelt in the dwellings of men who wronged their own
souls: ye were clearly shown how We dealt with them; and We put
forth many parables in your behalf!"
46. Mighty indeed were the plots which they made but their plots
were (well) within the sight of Allah even though they were such
as to shake the hills!
47. Never think that Allah would fail His apostles in His
promise: for Allah is Exalted in power the Lord of Retribution
48. One day the Earth will be changed to a different Earth and so
will be the Heavens and (men) will be marshalled forth before
Allah the One the Irresistible
49. And thou wilt see the Sinners that day bound together in
fetters
50. Their garments of liquid pitch and their faces covered with
Fire;
51. That Allah may requite each soul according to its deserts;
and verily Allah is Swift in calling account
52. Here is a Message for mankind: let them take warning
therefrom and let them know that He is (no other than) One Allah:
let men of understanding take heed




#15. Hijr                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif Lam Ra. These are the Ayats of Revelation of a Qur'an
that makes things clear
2. Again and again will those who disbelieve wish that they had
bowed (to Allah's Will) in Islam
3. Leave them alone to enjoy (the good things of this life) and
to please themselves: let (false) Hope amuse them: soon will
knowledge (undeceive them)
4. Never did We destroy a population that had not a term decreed
and assigned beforehand
5. Neither can a people anticipate its Term nor delay it
6. They say: "O thou to whom the Message is being revealed! Truly
thou art mad (or possessed)!
7. "Why bringest thou not angels to us if it be that thou hast
the Truth?"
8. We send not the angels down except for just cause: if they
came (to the ungodly) behold! no respite would they have!
9. We have without doubt sent down the Message; and We will
assuredly guard it (from corruption)
10. We did send apostles before thee amongst the religious sects
of old:
11. But never came an apostle to them but they mocked him
12. Even so do We let it creep into the hearts of the sinners
13. That they should not believe in the (Message); but the ways
of the ancients have passed away
14. Even if We opened out to them a gate from heaven and they
were to continue (all day) ascending therein
15. They would only say: "Our eyes have been intoxicated: nay we
have been bewitched by sorcery."
16. It is We who have set out the Zodiacal Signs in the heavens
and made them fair-seeming to (all) beholders
17. And (moreover) we have guarded them from every evil spirit
accursed:
18. But any that gains a hearing by stealth is pursued by a
flaming fire bright (to see)
19. And the earth We have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon
mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of
things in due balance
20. And We have provided therein means of subsistence for you and
for those for whose sustenance ye are not responsible
21. And there is not a thing but its (sources and) treasures
(inexhaustible) are with Us; but We only send down thereof in due
and ascertainable measures
22. And We send the fecundating winds then cause the rain to
descend from the sky therewith providing you with water (in
abundance) though ye are not the guardians of its stores
23. And verily it is We Who give life and who give death: it is
We Who remain Inheritors (after all else passes away)"
24. To Us are known those of you who hasten forward and those who
lag behind
25. Assuredly it is thy Lord who will gather them together: for
He is Perfect in Wisdom and Knowledge
26. We created man from sounding clay from mud molded into shape
27. And the Jinn race We had created before from the fire of a
scorching wind
28. Behold! thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create
man from sounding clay from mud molded into shape
29. "When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed
into him of My spirit fall ye down in obeisance unto him."
30. So the angels prostrated themselves all of them together:
31. Not so Iblis: he refused to be among those who prostrated
themselves
32. (Allah) said: "O Iblis! what is your reason for not being
among those who prostrated themselves?"
33. (Iblis) said: "I am not one to prostrate myself to man whom
thou didst create from sounding clay from mud molded into shape."
34. (Allah) said: "Then get thee out from here; for thou art
rejected accursed
35. "And the Curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgment."
36. (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! give me then respite till the Day
the (dead) are raised."
37. (Allah) said: "Respite is granted thee"
38. "Till the Day of the Time Appointed."
39. (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! because Thou hast put me in the
wrong I will make (wrong) fair-seeming to them on the earth and I
will put them all in the wrong
40. "Except Thy servants among them sincere and purified (by Thy
grace)."
41. (Allah) said: "This (Way of My sincere servants) is indeed a
Way that leads straight to Me
42. "For over My servants no authority shalt thou have except
such as put themselves in the wrong and follow thee."
43. And verily Hell is the promised abode for them all!
44. To it are seven Gates: for each of those Gates is (special)
class (of sinners assigned)
45. The righteous (will be) amid Gardens and fountains (of
clear-flowing water)
46. (Their greeting will be): "Enter ye here in Peace and
Security."
47. And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of
injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on
thrones (of dignity)
48. There no sense of fatigue shall touch them nor shall they
(ever) be asked to leave
49. Tell My servants that I am indeed the Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful;
50. And that My Penalty will be indeed the most grievous Penalty
51. Tell them about the guests of Abraham
52. When they entered his presence and said "Peace!" He said "We
feel afraid of you!"
53. They said: "Fear not! we give thee glad tidings of a son
endowed with wisdom."
54. He said: "Do ye give me glad tidings that old age has seized
me? Of what then is your good news?"
55. They said: "We give thee glad tidings in truth: be not then
in despair!"
56. He said: "And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord but such
as go astray?"
57. Abraham said: "What then is the business on which ye (have
come) O ye messengers (of Allah)?"
58. They said: "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin.
59. "Excepting the adherents of Lut: them we are certainly
(charged) to save (from harm) all
60. "Except his wife who we have ascertained will be among those
who will lag behind."
61. At length when the messengers arrived among the adherents of
Lut
62. He said: "Ye appear to be uncommon folk."
63. They said: "Yea we have come to thee to accomplish that of
which they doubt
64. "We have brought to thee that which is inevitably due and
assuredly we tell the truth
65. "Then travel by night with thy household when a portion of
the night (yet remains) and do thou bring up the rear: let no one
amongst you look back but pass on whither ye are ordered."
66. And We made known this decree to him that the last remnants
of those (sinners) should be cut off by the morning
67. The inhabitants of the City came in (mad) joy (at news of the
young men)
468. Lut said: "These are my guests: disgrace me not:
69. "But fear Allah and shame me not."
70. They said: "Did we not forbid thee (to speak) for all and
sundry?"
71. He said: "There are my daughters (to marry). If ye must act
(so)."
72. Verily by thy life (O Prophet) in their wild intoxication
they wander in distraction to and fro
73. But the (mighty) Blast overtook them before morning
74. And We turned (the Cities) upside down and rained down on
them brimstones hard as baked clay
75. Behold! in this are Signs for those who by tokens do
understand
76. And the (cities were) right on the highroad  
77. Behold! in this is a Sign for those who believe!
78. And the Companions of the Wood were also wrongdoers;
79. So We exacted retribution from them. They were both on an
open highway plain to see
80. The Companions of the Rocky Tract also rejected the apostles:
81. We sent them Our Signs but they persisted in turning away
from them
82. Out of the mountains did they hew (their) edifices (feeling
themselves) secure
83. But the (mighty) Blast seized them of a morning
84. And of no avail to them was all that they did (with such art
and care)!
85. We created not the heavens the earth and all between them but
for just ends. And the Hour is surely coming (when this will be
manifest). So overlook (any human faults) with gracious
forgiveness
86. For verily it is thy Lord Who is the Master-Creator knowing
all things.
87. And We have bestowed upon thee the Seven Oft-Repeated
(verses) and the Grand Qur'an
88. Strain not thine eyes (wistfully) at what We have bestowed on
certain classes of them nor grieve over them: but lower thy wing
(in gentleness)  to the Believers

89. And say: "I am indeed he that warneth openly and without
ambiguity"
90. (Of just such wrath) as We sent down on those who divided
(Scripture into arbitrary parts)
91. (So also on such) as have made the Qur'an into shreds (as
they please)
92. Therefore by thy Lord We will of a surety call them to
account
93. For all their deeds
94. Therefore expound openly what thou art commanded and turn
away from those who join false gods with Allah
95. For sufficient are We unto thee against those who scoff
96. Those who adopt with Allah another god: but soon will they
come to know
97. We do indeed know how thy heart is distressed at what they
say
98. But celebrate the praises of thy Lord and be of those who
prostrate themselves in adoration
99. And serve thy Lord until there come unto thee the Hour that
is Certain.




#16. Nahl                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. (Inevitable) cometh (to pass) the Command of Allah: seek ye
not then to hasten it: glory to Him and far is He above having
the partners they ascribe unto Him!
2. He doth send down His angels with inspiration of His Command
to such of His servants as He pleaseth (saying): "Warn (Man) that
there is no god but I so do your duty unto Me."
3. He has created the heavens and the earth for just ends: far is
He above having the partners they ascribe to Him!
4. He has created man from a sperm drop; and behold this same
(man) becomes an open disputer!
5. And cattle He has created for you (men): from them ye derive
warmth and numerous benefits and of their (meat) ye eat
6. And ye have a sense of pride and beauty in them as ye drive
them home in the evening and as ye lead them forth to pasture in
the morning
7. And they carry your heavy loads to lands that ye could not
(otherwise) reach except with souls distressed: for your Lord is
indeed Most Kind Most Merciful
8. And (He has created) horses mules and donkeys for you to ride
and use for show; and He has created (other) things of what ye
have no knowledge
9. And unto Allah leads straight the Way but there are ways that
turn aside: if Allah had willed He could have guided all of you
10. It is He Who sends down rain from the sky: from it ye drink
and out of it (grows) the vegetation on which ye feed your cattle
11. With it He produces for you corn olives date-palms grapes and
every kind of fruit: verily in this is a Sign for those who give
thought
12. He has made subject to you the Night and the Day; the Sun and
the Moon and the Stars are in subjection by His Command: verily
in this are Signs for men who are wise
13. And the things on this earth which He has multiplied in
varying colors (and qualities): verily in this is a Sign for men
who celebrate the praises of Allah (in gratitude)
14. It is He Who has made the sea subject that ye may eat thereof
flesh that is fresh and tender and that ye may extract therefrom
ornaments to wear; and thou seest the ships therein that plough
the waves that ye may seek (thus) of the bounty of Allah and that
ye may be grateful
15. And He has set up on the earth mountains standing firm lest
it should shake with you; and rivers and roads; that ye may guide
yourselves
16. And marks and signposts; and by the stars (men) guide
themselves
17. Is then He Who creates like one that creates not? Will ye not
receive admonition?
18. If ye would count up the favors of Allah never would ye be
able to number them: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
19. And Allah doth know what ye conceal and what ye reveal
20. Those whom they invoke besides Allah create nothing and are
themselves created
21. (They are things) dead lifeless: nor do thy know when they
will be raised up
22. Your Allah is One Allah: as to those who believe not in the
Hereafter their hearts refuse to know and they are arrogant
23. Undoubtedly Allah doth know what they conceal and what they
reveal: verily He loveth not the arrogant
24. When it is said to them "What is it that your Lord has
revealed?" They say "Tales of the ancients!"
25. Let them bear on the Day of Judgment their own burdens in
full and also (something) of the burdens of those without
knowledge whom they misled. Alas how grievous the burdens they
will bear!
26. Those before them did also plot (against Allah's Way): but
Allah took their structures from their foundations and the roof
fell down on them from above; and the Wrath seized them from
directions they did not perceive
27. Then on the Day of Judgment He will cover them with shame and
say: "Where are My `partners' concerning whom ye used to dispute
(with the godly)?" Those endued with knowledge will say: "This
Day indeed are the Unbelievers! covered with Shame and Misery
28. "(Namely) those whose lives the angels take in a state of
wrongdoing to their own souls. Then would they offer submission
(with the pretence) `We did no evil (knowingly).' " (The angels
will reply) "Nay but verily Allah knoweth all that ye did;
29. "So enter the gates of Hell to dwell therein. Thus evil
indeed is the abode of the arrogant."
30. To the righteous (when) it is said "What is it that your Lord
has revealed?" they say "All that is good." To those who do good
there is good in this world and the Home of the Hereafter is even
better. And excellent indeed is the Home of the righteous
31. Gardens of Eternity which they will enter: beneath them flow
(pleasant) rivers: they will have therein all that they wish:
thus doth Allah reward the righteous
32. (Namely) those whose lives the angels take in a state of
purity saying (to them) "Peace be on you; enter ye the Garden
because of the good which ye did (in the world)."
33. Do the (ungodly) wait until the angels come to them or there
comes the Command of thy Lord (for their doom)? So did those who
went before them. But Allah wronged them not: nay they wronged
their own souls
34. But the evil results of their deeds overtook them and that
very (Wrath) at which they had scoffed hemmed them in
35. The worshippers of false gods say: "If Allah had so willed we
should not have worshipped aught but Him neither we nor our
fathers nor should we have prescribed prohibitions other than
His." So did those who went before them. But what is the mission
of apostles but to preach the Clear Message?
36. For We assuredly sent amongst every People an apostle (with
the Command) "Serve Allah and eschew Evil": of the people were
some whom Allah guided and some on whom Error became inevitably
(established). So travel through the earth and see what was the
end of those who denied (the Truth)
37. If thou art anxious for their guidance yet Allah guideth not
such as He leaves to stray and there is none to help them
38. They swear their strongest oaths by Allah that Allah will not
raise up those who die: Nay but it is a promise (binding) on Him
in truth: but most! among mankind realize it not
39. (They must be raised up) in order that He may manifest to
them the truth of that wherein they differ and that the rejecters
of Truth may realize that they had indeed (surrendered to)
Falsehood
40. For to anything which We have willed We but say the Word "Be"
and it is
41. To those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah after
suffering oppression We will assuredly give a goodly home in this
world: but truly the reward of the Hereafter will be greater if
they only realize (this)!
42. (They are) those who persevere in patience and put their
trust on their Lord
43. And before thee also the apostles We sent were but men to
whom We granted inspiration: if ye realize this not ask of those
who possess the Message
44. (We sent them) with Clear Signs and Books of dark prophecies;
and We have sent down unto thee (also) the Message; that thou
mayest explain clearly to men what is sent for them and that they
may give thought
45. Do then those who devise evil (plots) feel secure that Allah
will not  cause the earth to swallow them up or that the Wrath
will not seize them from directions they little perceive?
46. Or that He may not call them to account in the midst of their
goings to and fro without a chance of their frustrating Him?
647. Or that He may not call them to account by a process of slow
wastage for thy Lord is indeed full of kindness and mercy
48. Do they not look at Allah's creation (even) among (inanimate)
things how their (very) shadows turn round from the right and the
left prostrating themselves to Allah and that in the humblest
manner?
49. And to Allah doth obeisance all that is in the heavens and on
earth whether moving (living) creatures or the angels: for none
are arrogant (before their Lord)
50. They all revere their Lord high above them and they do all
that they are commanded
51. Allah has said: "Take not (for worship) two gods: for He is
just One Allah: then fear Me (and Me alone)."
52. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and on earth and to
Him is duty due always: then will ye fear other than Allah?
53. And ye have no good thing but is from Allah: and moreover
when ye are touched by distress unto Him ye cry with groans;
54. Yet when He removes the distress from you behold! some of you
turn to other gods to join with their Lord
55. (As if) to show their ingratitude for the favors We have
bestowed on them Then enjoy (your brief day); but soon will ye
know (your folly)!
56. And they (even assign to things they do not know a portion
out of that which we have bestowed for their sustenance! By Allah
ye shall certainly be called to account for your false inventions
57. And they assign daughters for Allah! Glory be to Him! and for
themselves (sons the issue) the desire!
58. When news is brought to one of them of (the birth of) a
female (child) his face darkens and he is filled with inward
grief!
59. With shame does he hide himself from his people because of
the bad news he has had! Shall he retain it on (sufferance and)
contempt or bury it in the dust? Ah! what an evil (choice) they
decide on!
60. To those who believe not in the Hereafter applies the
similitude of evil: to Allah applies the highest similitude: for
He is the Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom
61. It Allah were to punish men for their wrongdoing He would not
leave on the (earth) a single living creature: but He gives them
respite for a stated term: when their term expires they would not
be able to delay (the punishment) for a single hour just as they
would not be able to anticipate it (for a single hour)
62. They attribute to Allah what they hate (for themselves) and
their tongues assert the falsehood that all good things are for
themselves: without doubt for them is the fire and they will be
the first to be hastened on into it!
63. By Allah We (also) sent (our apostles) to peoples before
thee; but Satan made (to the wicked) their own acts seem
alluring: he is also their patron today but they shall have a
most grievous Penalty
64. And We sent down the Book to thee for the express purpose
that thou shouldst make clear to them those things in which they
differ and that it should be a guide and a mercy to those who
believe
65. And Allah sends down rain from the skies and gives therewith
life to the earth after its death: verily in this is a Sign for
those who listen
66. And verily in cattle (too) will ye find an instructive Sign.
From what is within their bodies between excretions and blood We
produce for your drink milk pure and agreeable to those who drink
it
67. And from the fruit of the date-palm and the vine ye get out
wholesome drink and food: behold in this also is a Sign for those
who are wise
68. And thy Lord taught the Bee to build its cells in hills on
trees and in (men's) habitations;
69. Then to eat of all the produce (of the earth) and find with
skill the spacious paths of its Lord: there issues from within
their bodies a drink of varying colors wherein is healing for
men: verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought
70. It is Allah who creates you and takes your souls at death;
and of you there are some who are sent back to a feeble age so
that they know nothing after having known (much): for Allah is
All-Knowing All- Powerful
71. Allah has bestowed His gifts of sustenance more freely on
some of you than on others; those more favored are not going to
throw back their gifts to those whom their right hands possess so
as to be equal in that respect. Will they then deny the favors of
Allah?
72. And Allah has made for you mates (and companions) of your own
nature. And made for you out of them sons and daughters and
grandchildren and provided for you sustenance of the best: will
they then believe in vain things and be ungrateful for Allah's
favors?
73. And worship others than Allah such as have no power of
providing them for sustenance with anything in heavens or earth
and cannot possibly have such power?
74. Invent not similitudes for Allah: for Allah knoweth and ye
know not
75. Allah sets forth the Parable (of two men: one) a slave under
the dominion of another; he has no power of any sort; and (the
other) a man on whom We have bestowed goodly favors from
ourselves and he spends thereof (freely) privately and publicly:
are the two equal? (By no means); praise be to Allah. But most of
them understand not
76. Allah sets forth (another) Parable of two men: one of them
dumb with no power of any sort; a wearisome burden is he to his
master; whichever way he directs him he brings no good: is such a
man equal with one who commands justice and is on a straight way?
77. To Allah belongeth the mystery of the heavens and the earth.
And the decision of the Hour (of Judgment) is as the twinkling of
an eye or even quicker: for Allah hath power over all things
78. It is He Who brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers
when ye knew nothing; and He gave you hearing and sight and
intelligence and affections: that ye may give thanks (to Allah)
79. Do they not look at the birds held poised in the midst of
(the air and) the sky? Nothing holds them up but (the power of)
Allah. Verily in this are Signs for those who believe
80. It is Allah who made your habitations homes of rest and quiet
for you; and made for you out of the skins of animals (tents for)
dwellings which ye find so light (and handy) when ye travel and
when ye stop (in your travels); and out of their wool and their
soft fibers (between wool and hair) and their hair rich stuff and
articles of convenience (to serve you) for a time
81. It is Allah who made out of the things He created some things
to give you shade; of the hills He made some for your shelter; He
made you garments to protect you from heat and coats of mail to
protect you from your (mutual) violence. Thus does He complete
his favors on you that ye may bow to His will (in Islam)
82. But if they turn away thy duty is only to preach the clear
message
83. They recognize the favors of Allah; then they deny them; and
most of them are (creatures) ungrateful
84. One day We shall raise from all peoples a witness: then will
no excuse be accepted from Unbelievers nor will they receive any
favors
85. When the wrongdoers (actually) see the Penalty then will it
in no way be mitigated nor will they then receive respite
86. When those who gave partners to Allah will see their
"partners" they will say: "Our Lord! these are our `partners'
those whom we used to invoke besides thee." But they will throw
back their word at them (and say): "Indeed ye are liars!"
87. That day shall they (openly) show (their) submission to
Allah; and all their inventions shall leave them in the lurch
88. Those who reject Allah and hinder (men) from the path of
Allah for them will We add Penalty to Penalty; for that they used
to spread mischief
89. One day We shall raise from all peoples a witness against
them from amongst themselves: and We shall bring thee as a
witness against these (thy people): and We have sent down to thee
the Book explaining all things a guide a Mercy and glad tidings
to Muslims
90. Allah commands justice the doing of good and liberality to
kith and kin and He forbids all shameful deeds and injustice and
rebellion: He instructs you that ye may receive admonition
91. Fulfil the covenant of Allah when ye have entered into it and
break not your oaths after ye have confirmed them; indeed ye have
made Allah your surety; for Allah knoweth all that ye do
92. And be not like a woman who breaks into untwisted strands
they yarn which she has spun after it has become strong. Nor take
your oaths to practice deception between yourselves lest one
party should be more numerous than another: for Allah will test
you by this; and on the Day of Judgment He will certainly make
clear to you (the truth of) that wherein ye disagree
93. If Allah so willed He could make you all one people: but He
leaves straying whom He pleases and He guides whom He pleases:
but ye shall certainly be called to account for all your actions 
94. And take not your oaths to practice deception between
yourselves with the result that someone's foot may slip after it
was firmly planted; and ye may have to taste the evil
(consequences) of having hindered (men) from the path of Allah
and a mighty Wrath descend on you
95. Nor sell the covenant of Allah for a miserable price: for
with Allah is (a prize) far better for you if ye only knew
96. What is with you must vanish: what is with Allah will endure.
And We will certainly bestow on those who patiently persevere
their reward according to the best of their actions
97. Whoever works righteousness man or woman and has faith verily
to him will We give a new life a life that is good and pure and
We will bestow on such their reward according to the best of
their actions
98. When thou dost read the Qur'an seek Allah's protection from
Satan the rejected one
99. No authority has he over those who believe and put their
trust in their Lord
100. His authority is over those only who take him as patron and
who join  partners with Allah
101. When We substitute one revelation for another and Allah
knows best what He reveals (in stages) they say "Thou art but a
forger": but most of them understand not
102. Say the Holy Spirit has brought the revelation from thy Lord
in truth in order to strengthen those who believe and as a guide
and Glad Tidings to Muslims
103. We know indeed that they say "It is a man that teaches him."
The tongue of him they wickedly point to is notable foreign while
this is Arabic pure and clear
104. Those who believe not in the Signs of Allah Allah will not
guide them and theirs will be a grievous Penalty
105. It is those who believe not in the Signs of Allah that forge
falsehood: it is they who lie!
106. Anyone who after accepting faith in Allah utters unbelief
except under compulsion his heart remaining firm in faith but
such as open their breast to unbelief on them is Wrath from Allah
and theirs will be a dreadful Penalty
107. This because they love the life of this world better than
the Hereafter and Allah will not guide those who reject faith
108. Those are they whose hearts ears and eyes Allah has sealed
up and they take no heed
109. Without doubt in the hereafter they will perish
110. But verily thy Lord to those who leave their homes after
trials and persecutions and who thereafter strive and fight for
the faith and patiently persevere thy Lord after all this is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
111. One day every soul will come up struggling for itself and
every soul will be recompensed (fully) for all its actions and
none will be unjustly dealt with
112. Allah sets forth a parable: a city enjoying security and
quiet abundantly supplied with sustenance from every place: yet
was it ungrateful for the favors of Allah: so Allah made it taste
of hunger and terror (in extremes) (closing in on it) like a
garment (from every side) because of the (evil) which (its
people) wrought
113. And there came to them an Apostle from among themselves but
they falsely rejected him; so the wrath seized them even in the
midst of their iniquities
114. So eat of the sustenance which Allah has provided for you
lawful and good; and be grateful for the favors of Allah if it is
He whom ye serve
115. He has only forbidden you dead meat and blood and the flesh
of swine and any (food) over which the name of other than Allah
has been invoked. But if one is forced by necessity without
willful disobedience nor transgressing due limits then Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
116. But say not for any false thing that your tongues may put
forth "This is lawful and this is forbidden" so as to ascribe
false things to Allah. For those who ascribe false things to
Allah will never prosper
117. (In such falsehood) is but a paltry profit; but they will
have a most grievous Penalty
118. To the Jews We prohibited such things as We have mentioned
to thee before: We did them no wrong but they were used to doing
wrong to themselves
119. But verily thy Lord to those who do wrong in ignorance but
who thereafter repent and make amends thy Lord after all this is
Oft- Forgiving Most Merciful
120. Abraham was indeed a model devoutly obedient to Allah (and)
true in faith and he joined not gods with Allah:
121. He showed his gratitude for the favors of Allah Who chose
him and guided him to a straight way
122. And We gave him good in this world and he will be in the
Hereafter in the ranks of the righteous
123. So We have taught thee the inspired (message) "Follow the
ways of Abraham: the true in faith and he joined not gods with
Allah."
124. The Sabbath was only made (strict) to those who disagreed
(as to its observance); but Allah will judge between them on the
Day of Judgment as to their differences
125. Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and
beautiful preaching and argue with them in ways that are best and
most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best who have strayed from
His Path and who receive guidance
126. And if ye do catch them out catch them out no worse than
they catch you out: but if ye show patience that is indeed the
best (course) for those who are patient
127. And do thou be patient for thy patience is but from Allah;
nor grieve over them: and distress not thyself because of their
plots
128. For Allah is with those who restrain themselves and those
who do good




#17. Bani Israel                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant for Journey by night
from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose precincts We
did Bless in order that We might show him some of Our Signs: for
He is the one Who heareth and seeth (all things)
2. We gave Moses the Book and made it a Guide to the Children of
Israel (commanding): "Take not other than Me as Disposer of
(your) affairs."
3. O ye that are sprung from those whom We carried (in the Ark)
with Noah! verily he was a devotee most grateful
4. And We gave (clear) warning to the Children of Israel in the
Book that twice would they do mischief on the earth and be elated
with mighty arrogance (and twice would they be punished)!
05. When the first of the warnings came to pass We sent against
you Our servants given to terrible warfare: They entered the very
inmost parts of your homes; and it was a warning (completely)
fulfilled
6. Then did We grant you the Return as against them: We gave you
increase in  resources and sons and made you the more numerous in
manpower
7. If ye did well ye did well for yourselves; if ye did evil (ye
did it) against yourselves; so when the second of the warnings
came to pass (We permitted your enemies) to disfigure your faces
and to enter your Temple as they had entered if before and to
visit with destruction all that fell into their power
8. It may be that your Lord may (yet) show Mercy unto you; but if
ye revert (to your sins) We shall revert (to Our punishments):
and We have made Hell a prison for those who reject (all Faith)
9. Verily this Qur'an doth guide to that which is most right (or
stable) and giveth the glad tidings to the Believers who work
deeds of righteousness that they shall have a magnificent reward;
10. And to those who believe not in the Hereafter (it announceth)
that We have prepared for them a Penalty grievous (indeed)
11. The prayer that man should make for good he maketh for evil:
for man is given to hasty (deeds)
12. We have made the Night and the Day as two (of Our) Signs: the
Sign of the Night have We obscured while the Sign of the day We
have made to enlighten you; that ye may seek Bounty from your
Lord and that ye may know the number and count of the years: all
things have We explained in detail
13. Every man's fate We have fastened on his own neck: on the Day
of Judgment We shall bring out for him a scroll which he will see
spread open
14. (It will be said to him:) "Read thine (own) record:
sufficient is thy soul this day to make out an account against
thee."
15. Who receiveth guidance receiveth it for his own benefit: who
goeth astray doth so tho his own loss: no bearer of burdens can
bear the burden of another: nor would We visit with Our Wrath
until We had sent an apostle (to give warning)
16. When We decide to destroy a population We (first) send a
definite order to those among them who are given the good things
of this life and yet transgress; so that the word is proved true
against them: then (it is) We destroy them utterly
17. How many generations have We destroyed after Noah? And enough
is thy Lord to note and see the sins of His servants
18. If any do wish for the transitory things (of this life) We
readily grant them such things as We will to such persons as We
will: in the end have We provided Hell for them: they will burn
therein disgraced and rejected
19. Those who do wish for the (things of) the Hereafter and
strive therefor with all due striving and have Faith they are the
ones whose striving is acceptable (to Allah)
20. Of the bounties of thy Lord We bestow freely on all these as
well as those: the bounties of thy Lord are not closed (to
anyone)
21. See how We have bestowed more on some than on others; but
verily the Hereafter is more in rank and gradation and more in
excellence
22. Take not with Allah another object of worship; or thou (O
man!) wilt sit in disgrace and destitution
23. Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him and that
ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age
in thy life say not to them a word of contempt nor repel them but
address them in terms of honor
24. And out of kindness lower to them the wing of humility and
say: "My Lord! bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they cherished me
in childhood."
25. Your Lord knoweth best what is in your hearts: if ye do deeds
of righteousness verily He is Most Forgiving to those who turn to
Him again and again (in true penitence)
26. And render to the kindred their due rights as (also) to those
in want and to the wayfarer: but squander not (your wealth) in
the manner of a spendthrift
27. Verily spendthrifts are brothers of the Evil Ones; and the
Evil One is to his Lord (Himself) ungrateful
28. And even if thou hast to turn away from them in pursuit of
the Mercy from thy Lord which thou dost expect yet speak to them
a word of easy kindness
29. Make not thy hand tied (like a niggard's) to thy neck nor
stretch it forth to its utmost reach so that thou become
blameworthy and destitute
30. Verily thy Lord doth provide sustenance in abundance for whom
He pleaseth and He provideth in a just measure: for He doth know
and regard all His servants
31. Kill not your children for fear of want: We shall provide
sustenance for them as well as for you: verily the killing of
them is a great sin
32. Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an
evil opening the road (to other evils)
33. Nor take life which Allah has made sacred except for just
cause. And if anyone is slain wrongfully We have given his heir
authority (to demand Qisas or to forgive): but let him not exceed
bounds in the matter of taking life: for he is helped (by the
Law)
34. Come not nigh to the orphan's property except to improve it
until he attains the age of full strength; and fulfil (every)
engagement for (every) engagement will be enquired into (on the
Day of Reckoning)
35. Give full measure when ye measure and weigh with a balance
that is straight: that is the most fitting and the most
advantageous in the final determination
36. And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; for
every act of hearing or of seeing or of (feeling in) the heart
will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning)
37. Nor walk on the earth with insolence: for thou canst not rend
the earth asunder nor reach the mountains in height
38. Of all such things the evil is hateful in the sight of thy
Lord
39. These are among the (precepts of) wisdom which thy Lord Has
revealed to  thee. Take not with Allah another object of worship
lest thou shouldst be thrown into Hell blameworthy and rejected
40. Has then your Lord (O Pagans!) preferred for you sons and
taken for Himself daughters among the angels? Truly ye utter a
most dreadful saying
41. We have explained (things) in various (ways) in this Qur'an
in order that they may receive admonition but it only increases
their flight (from the Truth)!
42. Say: if there had been (other) gods with Him as they say
behold they would certainly have sought out a way to the Lord of
the Throne!
43. Glory to him! He is high above all that they say! Exalted and
Great (beyond measure)!
44. The seven heavens and the earth and all beings therein
declare His glory there not a thing but celebrates His praise;
and yet ye understand not how they declare His glory! Verily He
is Oft- Forbearing Most Forgiving!
45. When thou dost recite the Qur'an We put between thee and
those who believe not in the Hereafter a veil invisible
46. And We put coverings over their hearts (and minds) lest they
should understand the Qur'an and deafness into their ears: when
thou dost commemorate thy Lord and Him alone in the Qur'an they
turn on their backs fleeing (from the Truth)
47. We know best why it is they listen when they listen to thee;
and when they meet in private conference Behold the wicked say
"Ye follow none other than a man bewitched!"
48. See what similes thy strike for thee; but they have gone
astray and never can they find a way
49. They say: "What! when we are reduced to bones and dust should
we really be raised up (to be) a new creation?"
50. Say: "(Nay!) be ye stones or iron
51. "Or created matter which in your minds is hardest (to be
raised up) (yet shall ye be raised up)!" Then will they say: "Who
will cause us to return?" Say: "He Who created you first!" Then
will they wag their heads towards thee and say "When will that
be?" Say "Maybe it will be quite soon!
52. "It will be on a Day when He will call you and ye will answer
(His call) with (words of) His praise and ye will think that ye
tarried but a little! while!"
53. Say to My servants that they should (only) say those things
that are best for Satan doth sow dissensions among them: for
Satan is to man an avowed enemy
54. It is your Lord that knoweth you best: if He please He
granteth you mercy or if He please punishment: We have not sent
thee to be a disposer of their affairs for them
55. And it is your Lord that knoweth best all beings that are in
the heavens and on earth: We did bestow on some Prophets more
(and other) gifts than on others: and We gave to David (the gift
of) the Psalms
56. Say: "Call on those besides Him whom ye fancy: they have
neither the power to remove your troubles from you nor to change
them."
57. Those whom they call upon do desire (for themselves) means of
access to their Lord even those who are nearest: they hope for
His Mercy and fear His Wrath: for the Wrath of thy Lord is
something to take heed of
58. There is not a population but We shall destroy it before the
Day of Judgment or punish it with a dreadful Penalty: that is
written in the (eternal) Record
59. And We refrain from sending the Signs only because the men of
former generations treated them as false: We sent the She-camel:
to the Thamud to open their eyes but they treated her wrongfully:
We only send the Signs by way of terror (and warning from evil)
60. Behold! We told thee that thy Lord doth encompass mankind
round about: We granted the Vision which We showed thee but as a
trial for men  as also the Cursed Tree (mentioned) in the Qur'an:
We put terror (and warning) into them but it only increases their
inordinate transgression!
61. Behold! We said to the angels: "Bow down unto Adam": they
bowed down except Iblis: he said "Shall I bow down to one whom
Thou didst create from clay?"
62. He said "Seest Thou? This is the one whom thou hast honored
above me! If Thou wilt but respite me to the Day of Judgment I
will surely bring his descendants under my sway all but a few!"
63. Allah said: "Go thy way; if any of them follow thee verily
Hell will be the recompense of you (all) an ample recompense
64. "Lead to destruction those whom thou canst among them with
thy (seductive) voice; make assaults on them with thy cavalry and
thy infantry; mutually  share with them wealth and children; and
make promises to them. But Satan promises them nothing but deceit
65. "As for My servants no authority shalt thou have over them."
Enough is thy. Lord for a Disposer of affairs
66. Your Lord is He that maketh the Ship go smoothly for you
through the sea in order that ye may seek of His Bounty: for He
is unto you Most Merciful
67. When distress seizes you at sea those that ye call upon
besides Himself leave you in the lurch! But when He brings you
back safe to land ye turn away (from Him). Most ungrateful is
man!
68. Do ye then feel secure that He will not cause you to be
swallowed up beneath the earth when ye are on land or that He
will not send against you a violent tornado (with showers of
stones) so that ye shall find no one to carry out your affairs
for you?
69. Or do ye feel secure that He will not send you back a second
time to sea and send against you a heavy gale to drown you
because of your ingratitude so that ye find no helper therein
against Us?
70. We have honored the sons of Adam; provided them with
transport on land and sea; given them for sustenance things good
and pure; and conferred on them special favors above a great part
of Our Creation
71. One day We shall call together all human beings with their
(respective) Imams:  those who are given their record in their
right hand will read it (with pleasure) and they will not be
dealt with unjustly in the least
72. But those who were blind in this world will be blind in the
Hereafter and most astray from the Path
73. And their purpose was to tempt thee away from that which We
had revealed unto thee to substitute in Our name something quite
different: (in that case) behold! they would certainly have made
thee (their) friend!
74. And had We not given thee strength thou wouldst nearly have
inclined to them a little
75. In that case We should have made thee taste an equal portion
(of punishment) in this life and an equal portion in death: and
moreover thou wouldst have found none to help thee against Us!
76. Their purpose was to scare thee off the land in order to
expel thee; but in that case they would not have stayed (therein)
after thee except for a little while
77. (This was Our) way with the apostles We sent before thee:
thou wilt find no change in Our ways
78. Establish regular prayers at the sun's decline till the
darkness of the night and the morning prayer and reading: for the
prayer and reading in the morning carry their testimony
79. And pray in the small watches of the morning: (it would be)
an additional prayer (or spiritual profit) for thee: soon will
thy Lord raise thee to a station of Praise and Glory!
80. Say: "O my Lord! let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and
Honor and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honor; and
grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)."
81. And say: "Truth has (now) arrived and Falsehood perished: for
Falsehood is (by its nature) bound to perish."
82. We send down (stage by stage) in the Qur'an that which is a
healing and a mercy to those who believe: to the unjust it causes
nothing but loss after?
83. Yet when We bestow Our favors on man he turns away and
becomes remote on his side (instead of coming to Us) and when
Evil seizes him he gives himself up to despair!
84. Say: "Everyone acts according to his own disposition: but
your Lord knows best who it is that is best guided on the Way
85. They ask thee concerning the Spirit (of inspiration). Say:
"The Spirit (cometh) by command of my Lord: of knowledge it is
only a little that is communicated to you (O men!)
86. If it were Our Will We could take away that which We have
sent thee by inspiration: then would thou find none to plead thy
affair in that matter as against Us
87. Except for Mercy from thy Lord: for His Bounty is to thee
(indeed) great
88. Say: "If the whole of mankind and Jinns were to gather
together to produce the like of this Qur'an they could not
produce the like thereof even if they backed up each other with
help and support
89. And We have explained to man in this Qur'an every kind of
similitude: yet the grater part of men refuse (to receive it)
except with ingratitude!
90. They say: "We shall not believe in thee until thou cause
spring to gush forth for us from the earth
91. "Or (until) thou have a garden of date trees and vines and
cause rivers to gush forth in their midst carrying abundant
water;
92. "Or thou cause the sky to fall in pieces as thou sayest (will
happen) against us; or thou bring Allah and the angels before
(us) face to face;
93. "Or thou have a house adorned with gold or thou mount a
ladder right into the skies. No we shall not even believe in thy
mounting until thou send down to us a book that we could read."
Say: "Glory to my Lord! am I aught but a man an apostle?"
94. What kept men back from Belief when Guidance came to them was
nothing but this: they said "Has Allah sent a man like us) to be
(His) Apostle?"
95. Say "If there were settled on earth angels walking about in
peace and quiet We should certainly have sent them down from the
heavens an angel for an apostle."
96. Say: "Enough is Allah for a witness between me and you: for
He is well acquainted with His servants and He sees (all
things)."
97. It is he whom Allah guides that is on true guidance; but he
whom He leaves astray for such wilt thou find no protector
besides Him. On the Day of Judgment We shall gather them together
prone on their faces blind dumb and deaf: their abode will be
Hell: every time it shows abatement We shall increase for them
the fierceness of the Fire
98. That is their recompense because they rejected Our Signs and
said "When we are reduced to bones and broken dust should we
really be raised up (to be) a new Creation?"
99. See they not that Allah Who created the heavens and the earth
has power to create the like of them (anew)? Only He has decreed
a term appointed of which there is no doubt. But the unjust
refuse (to receive it) except with ingratitude
100. Say: "If ye had control of the Treasures of the Mercy of my
Lord behold ye would keep them back for fear of spending them:
for man is (ever) niggardly!"
101. To Moses We did give nine Clear Signs: ask the Children of
Israel: when he came to them Pharaoh said to him: "O Moses! I
consider thee indeed to have been worked upon by sorcery!"
102. Moses said "Thou knowest well that these things have been
sent down by none but the Lord of the heavens and the earth as
eye-opening evidence: and I consider thee indeed O Pharaoh to be
one doomed to destruction!"
103. So he resolved to remove them from the face of the earth:
but We did drown him and all who were with him
104. And We said thereafter to the Children of Israel "Dwell
securely in the land (of promise)": but when the second of the
warnings came to pass We gathered you together in a mingled crowd
105. We sent down the (Qur'an) in Truth and in Truth has it
descended: and We sent thee but to give Glad Tidings and to warn
(sinners)
106. (It is) a Qur'an which We have divided (into parts from time
to time) in order that thou mightest recite it to men at
intervals: We have revealed it by stages
107. Say: "Whether ye believe in it or not it is true that those
who were given knowledge beforehand when it is recited to them
fall down on their faces in humble prostration"
108. And say: "Glory to our Lord! truly has the promise of our
Lord been fulfilled!"
109. They fall down on their faces in tears and it increases
their (earnest) humility
110. Say: "Call upon Allah or call upon Rahman: by whatever name
ye call upon Him (it is well): for to Him belong the Most
Beautiful Names. Neither speak thy Prayer aloud nor speak it in a
low tone but seek a middle course between."
111. Say: "Praise be to Allah Who begets no son and has no
partner in (His) dominion: nor (needs) He any to protect Him from
humiliation: Yea magnify Him for His greatness and glory!"




#18. Kahf                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Praise be to Allah Who hath sent to His Servant the Book and
hath allowed therein no Crookedness
2. (He hath made it) Straight (and Clear) in order that He may
warn (the godless) of a terrible Punishment from Him and that He
may give Glad Tidings to the Believers who work righteous deeds
that they shall have a goodly Reward
3. Wherein they shall remain forever:
4. Further that He may warn those (also) who say "Allah hath
begotten a son"
5. No knowledge have they of such a thing nor had their fathers.
It is a grievous thing that issues from their mouths as a saying.
What they say isa nothing but falsehood!
6. Thou wouldst only perchance fret thyself to death following
after them in grief if they believe not in this Message
7. That which is on earth We have made but as a glittering show
for the earth in order that We may test them as to which of them
are best in conduct
8. Verily what is on earth We shall make but as dust and dry soil
(without growth or herbage)
9. Or dost thou reflect that the Companions of the Cave and of
the Inscriptione were wonders among Our Signs?
10. Behold the youths betook themselves to the Cave: they said
"Our Lord! bestow on us Mercy from Thyself and dispose of our
affair for us in the right way!
11. Then We drew (a veil) over their ears for a number of years
in the cave (so that they heard not)
12. Then We roused them in order to test which of the two parties
was best at calculating the term of years they had tarried!
13. We relate to thee their story in truth: they were youths who
believed in their Lord and We advanced them in guidance
14. We gave strength to their hearts: Behold they stood up and
said: "Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and of the earth:
never shall we call upon any god other than Him: if we did; we
should indeed have uttered an enormity!"
15. "These our people have taken for worship gods other than Him:
why do they not bring forward an authority clear (and convincing)
for what they do? Who doth more wrong than such as invent a
falsehood against Allah?
16. "When ye turn away from them and the things they worship
other than Allah betake yourselves to the Cave: your Lord will
shower his mercies on you and dispose of your affair towards
comfort and ease."
17. Thou wouldst have seen the sun when it rose declining to the
right from their Cave and when it set turning away from them to
the left while they lay in the open space in the midst of the
Cave. Such are among the Signs of Allah: he whom Allah guided;
but he whom Allah leaves to stray for him wilt thou find no
protector to lead him to the Right Way
18. Thou wouldst have deemed them awake whilst they were asleep
and We turned them on their right and their left sides: their dog
stretching forth his two forelegs on the threshold: if thou hadst
come up on to them thou wouldst have certainly turned back from
them in flight and wouldst certainly have been filled with terror
of them
19. Such (being their state) We raised them up (from sleep) that
they might question each other. Said one of them "How long have
ye stayed (here)?" They said "We have stayed (perhaps) a day or
part of a day." (At length) they (all) said "Allah (alone) knows
best how long ye have stayed here Now send ye then one of you
with this money of yours to the town: let him find out which is
the best food (to be had) and bring some to you that (ye may)
satisfy hunger herewith: and let him behave with care and
courtesy and let him not inform anyone about you
20. "For if thy should come upon you they would stone you or
force you to return to their cult and in that case ye would never
attain prosperity."
21. Thus did We make their case known to the people that they
might know that the promise of Allah is true and that there can
be no doubt about the Hour of Judgment. Behold they dispute among
themselves as to their affair. (Some) said "Construct a building
over them": their Lord knows best about them: those who prevailed
over their affair said "Let us surely build a place of worship
over them."
22. (Some) say they were three the dog being the fourth among
them; (others) say they were five the dog being the sixth
doubtfully guessing at the unknown; (yet others) say they were
seven the dog being the eighth. Say thou: "My Lord knoweth best
their number; it is but few that know their (real case)." Enter
not therefore into controversies concerning them except on a
matter that is clear nor consult any of them about (the affair
of) the Sleepers
23. Nor say of anything "I shall be sure to do so and so
tomorrow"
24. Without adding "So please Allah!" And call thy Lord to mind
when thou forgettest and say "I hope that my Lord will guide me
ever closer (even) than this to the right road."
25. So they stayed in their Cave three hundred years and (some)
add nine (more)
26. Say: "Allah knows best how long they stayed: with Him is (the
knowledge of) the secrets of the heavens and the earth: how
clearly He sees how finely He hears (everything)! They have no
protector other than Him; nor does He share His Command with any
person whatsoever
27. And recite (and teach) what has been revealed to thee of the
Book of thy Lord: none can change His Words and none wilt thou
find as a refuge other than Him
28. And keep thy soul content with those who call on their Lord
morning and evening seeking his Face; and let not thine eyes pass
beyond them seeking the pomp and glitter of this Life; nor obey
any whose heart We have permitted to neglect the remembrance of
Us one who follows his own desires whose case has gone beyond all
bounds
29. Say "The Truth is from your Lord": let him who will believe
and let him who will reject (it): for the wrongdoers We have
prepared a Fire whose (smoke and flames) like the wall and roof
of a tent will hem them in: if they implore relief they will be
granted water like melted brass that will scald their faces. How
dreadful the drink! How uncomfortable a couch to recline on!
30. As to those who believe and work righteousness verily We
shall not suffer to perish the reward of any who do a (single)
righteous deed
31. For them will be Gardens of Eternity; beneath them rivers
will flow; they will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold
and they will wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade;
they will recline therein on raised thrones. How good the
recompense! How beautiful a couch to recline on!
32. Set forth to them the parable of two men: for one of them We
provided two gardens of grapevines and surrounded them with
date-palms: in between the two We placed corn-fields
33. Each of those gardens brought forth its produce and failed
not in the least therein: in the midst of them We caused a river
to flow
34. (Abundant) was the produce this man had: he said to his
companion in the course of a mutual argument: "More wealth have I
than you and more honor and power in (my following of) men."
35. He went into his garden in a state (of mind) unjust to his
soul: He said "I deem not that this will ever perish
36. "Nor do I deem that the Hour (of Judgment) will (ever) come:
even if I am brought back to my Lord I shall surely find (there)
something better in exchange."
37. His companion said to him in the course of the argument with
him: "Dost thou deny Him Who created thee out of dust then out of
a sperm- drop then fashioned thee into a man?
38. "But (I think) for my part that He is Allah my Lord and none
shall I associate with my Lord
39. "Why didst thou not as thou wentest into thy garden say:
`Allah's Will (be done)! There is no power but with Allah!' If
thou dost see me less than thee in wealth and sons
40. "It may be that my Lord will give me something better than
thy garden and that He will send on thy garden thunderbolts (by
way of reckoning) from heaven making it (but) slippery sand!
41. "Or the water of the garden will run off underground so that
thou wilt never be able to find it."
42. So his fruits (and enjoyment) were encompassed (with ruin)
and he remained twisting and turning his hands over what he had
spent on his property which had (now) tumbled to pieces to its
very foundations and he could only say "Woe is me! would I had
never ascribed partners to my Lord and Cherisher!"
43. Nor had he numbers to help him against Allah nor was he able
to deliver himself
44. There the (only) protection comes from Allah the True One. He
is the Best to reward and the Best to give success
45. Set forth to them the similitude of the life of this world:
it is like the rain which We send down from the skies: the
earth's vegetation absorbs it but soon it becomes dry stubble
which the winds do scatter: it is (only) Allah Who prevails over
all things
46. Wealth and sons are allurements of the life of this world:
but the things that endure Good Deeds are best in the sight of
thy Lord as rewards and best as (the foundation for) hopes
47. One Day We shall remove the mountains and thou wilt see the
earth as a level stretch and We shall gather them all together
nor shall We leave out any one of them
48. And they will be marshalled before thy Lord in ranks (with
the announcement) "Now have ye come to Us (bare) as We created
you first: aye ye thought We shall not fulfil the appointment
made to you to meet (Us)!"
49. And the Book (of Deeds) will be placed (before you); and thou
wilt see the sinful in great terror because of what is (recorded)
therein; they will say "Ah! woe to us! what a book is this! It
leaves out nothing small or great but takes account thereof!"
They will find all that they did placed before them: and not one
will thy Lord treat with injustice
50. Behold! We said to the angels "Bow down to Adam": they bowed
down except Iblis. He was one of the Jinns and he broke the
Command of his Lord. Will ye then take him and his progeny as
protectors rather than Me? And they are enemies to you! Evil
would be the exchange for the wrongdoers!
51. I called them not to witness the creation of the heavens and
the earth nor (even) their own creation: nor is it for Me to take
as helpers such as lead (men) astray!
52. One Day He will say "Call on those whom ye thought to be My
partners" and they will call on them but they will not listen to
them; and We shall make for them a place of common perdition.
53. And the Sinful shall see the Fire and apprehend that they
have to all therein; no means will they find to turn away
therefrom
54. We have explained in detail in this Qur'an for the benefit of
mankind every kind of similitude: but man is in most things
contentious
55. And what is there to keep back men from believing now that
Guidance has come to them nor from praying for forgiveness from
their Lord but that (they ask that) the ways of the ancients be
repeated with them or the Wrath be brought to them face to face?
56. We only send the Apostles to give glad tidings and to give
warnings: but the Unbelievers dispute with vain argument in order
therewith to weaken the truth and they treat My Signs as a jest
as also the fact that they are warned!
57. And who doth more wrong than one who is reminded of the Signs
of his Lord but turns away from them forgetting the (deeds) which
his hands have sent forth? Verily We have set veils over their
hearts lest they should understand this and over their ears
deafness. If thou callest them to guidance even then will they
never accept guidance
58. But your Lord is Most Forgiving Full of Mercy. If He were to
call them (at once) to account for what they have earned then
surely He would have hastened their Punishment: but they have
their appointed time beyond which they will find no refuge
59. Such were the populations We destroyed when they committed
iniquities; but We fixed an appointed time for their destruction
60. Behold Moses said to his attendant "I will not give up until
I reach the junction of the two seas or (until) I spend years and
years in travel."
61. But when they reached the Junction they forgot (about) their
Fish which took its course through the sea (straight) as in a
tunnel
62. When they had passed on (some distance) Moses said to his
attendant: "Bring us our early meal; truly we have suffered much
fatigue at this (stage of) our journey."
63. He replied: "Sawest thou (what happened) when we betook
ourselves to the rock? I did indeed forget (about) the Fish: none
but Satan made me forget to tell (you) about it: it took its
course through the sea in a marvelous way!"
64. Moses said: "That was what we were seeking after": so they
went back on their footsteps following (the path they had come)
65. So they found one of Our servants on whom We had bestowed
Mercy from Ourselves and whom We had taught knowledge from Our
own presence
66. Moses said to him: "May I follow thee on the footing that
thou teach me something of the (Higher) Truth which thou hast
been taught?"
67. (The other) said: "Verily thou wilt not be able to have
patience with me!
68. "And how canst thou have patience about things about which
thy understanding is not complete?"
69. Moses said: "Thou wilt find me if Allah so will (truly)
patient: nor shall I disobey thee in aught."
70. The other said: "If then thou wouldst follow me ask me no
questions about anything until I myself speak to thee concerning
it."
71. So they both proceeded: until when they were in the boat he
scuttled it. Said Moses: "Hast thou scuttled it in order to drown
those in it? Truly  "strange thing hast thou done!"
72. He answered: "Did I not tell thee that thou canst have no
patience with me?"
73. Moses said: "Rebuke me not for forgetting nor grieve me by
raising difficulties in my case."
74. Then they proceeded: until when they met a young man he slew
him. Moses said: "Hast thou slain an innocent person who had
slain none? Truly a foul (unheard-of) thing hast thou done!"
75. He answered: "Did I not tell thee that thou canst have no
patience with me?"
76. (Moses) said: "If ever I ask thee about anything after this
keep me not in thy company: then wouldst thou have received
(full) excuse from my side."
77. Then they proceeded: until when they came to the inhabitants
of a town they asked them for food but they refused them
hospitality. They found there a wall on the point of falling down
but he set it up straight. (Moses) said: "If thou hadst wished
surely thou couldst have exacted some recompense for it!"
78. He answered: "This is the parting between me and thee: now
will I tell thee the interpretation of (those things) over which
thou wast unable to hold patience
79. As for the boat it belonged to certain men in dire want: they
plied on the water: I but wished to render it unserviceable for
there was after them a certain king who seized on every boat by
force
80. "As for the youth his parents were people of Faith and we
feared that he would grieve them by obstinate rebellion and
ingratitude (to Allah and man)
81. "So we desired that their Lord would give them in exchange (a
son) better in purity (of conduct) and closer in affection
82. "As for the wall it belonged to two youths orphans in the
Town; there was beneath it a buried treasure to which they were
entitled: their father had been a righteous man: so thy Lord
desired that they should attain their age of full strength and
get out their treasure  a mercy (and favor) from thy Lord. I did
it not of my own accord. Such is the interpretation of (those
things) over which thou wast unable to hold patience."
83. They ask thee concerning Zul-qarnain. Say "I will rehearse to
you something of his story."
84. Verily We established his power on earth and We gave him the
ways and the means to all ends
85. One (such) way he followed
86. Until when he reached the setting of the sun He found it set
in a spring of murky water: near it he found a People: We said:
"O Zul-qarnain! (thou hast authority) either to punish them or to
treat them with kindness."
87. He said: "Whoever doth wrong him shall we punish; then shall
he be sent back to his Lord; and He will punish him with a
punishment unheard-of (before)
88. "But whoever believes and works righteousness he shall have a
goodly reward and easy will be his task as we order it by our
command."
89. Then followed he (another) way
90. Until when he came to the rising of the sun he found it
rising on a people for whom We had provided no covering
protection against the sun
91. (He left them) as they were: We completely understood what
was before him."
92. Then followed he (another) way
93. Until when he reached (a tract) between two mountains he
found beneath them a people who scarcely understood a word.
94. They said: "O Zul-qarnain! the Gog and Magog (people) do
great mischief on earth: shall we then render thee tribute in
order that thou mightest erect a barrier between us and them?"
95. He said: "(The power) in which my Lord has established me is
better (than tribute): help me therefore with strength (and
labor): I will erect a strong barrier between you and them:
96. "Bring me blocks of iron." At length when he had filled up
the space  between the two steep mountain sides he said "Blow
(with your bellows)." Then when he had made it (red) as fire he
said: "Bring me that I may pour over it molten lead."
97. Thus were they made powerless to scale it or to dig through
it
98. He said: "This is a mercy from my Lord: but when the promise
of my Lord comes to pass He will make it into dust; and the
promise of My Lord is true."
99. On that day We shall leave them to surge like waves on one
another; the trumpet will be blown and We shall collect them all
together
100. And We shall present Hell that day for Unbelievers to see
all spread out
101. (Unbelievers) whose eyes had been under a veil from
Remembrance of Me and who had been unable even to hear
102. Do the Unbelievers think that they can take my servants as
protectors besides Me? Verily We have prepared Hell for the
Unbelievers for (their) entertainment
103. Say: "Shall we tell you of those who lose most in respect of
their deeds?
104. "Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life while
they thought that they were acquiring good by their works?"
105. They are those who deny the Signs of their Lord and the fact
of their having to meet Him (in the Hereafter): vain will be
their works nor shall We on the Day of Judgment give them any
Weight
106. That is their reward Hell; because they rejected Faith and
took My Signs and My Messengers by way of jest
107. As to those who believe and work righteous deeds they have
for their entertainment the Gardens of Paradise
108. Wherein they shall dwell (for aye): no change will they wish
for from them
109. Say: "If the ocean were ink (wherewith to write out) the
words of my Lord sooner would the ocean be exhausted than would
the words of my Lord even if we added another ocean like it for
its aid."
110. Say: "I am but a man like yourselves (but) the inspiration
has come to me that your Allah is one Allah: whoever expects to
meet his Lord let him work righteousness and in the worship of
his Lord admit no one as partner."




#19. Maryam                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Kaf. Ha. Ya. Ain. Sad.
2. (This is) a recital of the Mercy of thy Lord to His Servant
Zakariya
3. Behold! he cried to his Lord in secret
4. Praying: "O my Lord! infirm indeed are my bones and the hair
of my head doth glisten with grey: but never am I unblest O my
Lord in my prayer to Thee!
5. "Now I fear (what) my relatives (and colleagues) (will do)
after me: but my wife is barren: so give me an heir as from
Thyself
56. "(One that) will (truly) represent me and represent the
posterity of Jacob and make him O my Lord! one with whom Thou art
well-pleased!"
7. (His prayer was answered): "O Zakariya! We give thee good news
of a son: his name shall be Yahya: on none by that name have We
conferred distinction before."
8. He said: "O my Lord! how shall I have a son when my wife is
barren and I have grown quite decrepit from old age?"
9. He said: "So (it will be): thy Lord saith `That is easy for
Me: I did indeed create thee before when thou hadst been
nothing!'"
10. (Zakariya) said "O my Lord! give me a Sign." "Thy Sign" was
the answer "shall be that thou shalt speak to no man for three
nights although thou art not dumb."
11. So Zakariya came out to his people from his chamber: he told
them by signs to celebrate Allah's praises in the morning and in
the evening
12. (To his son came the command): "O Yahya! take hold of the
Book with might": and We gave him wisdom even as a youth
13. And pity (for all creatures) as from Us and purity: he was
devout
14. And kind to his parents and he was not overbearing or
rebellious
15. So Peace on him the day he was born the day that he dies and
the day that he will be raised up to life (again)!
16. Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary when she withdrew from
her family to a place in the East
17. She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them: then We
sent to her Our angel and he appeared before her as a man in all
respects
18. She said: "I seek refuge from thee to (Allah) Most Gracious:
(come not near) if thou dost fear Allah."
19. He said: "Nay I am only a messenger from thy Lord (to
announce) to thee the gift of a holy son."
20. She said: "How shall I have a son seeing that no man has
touched me and I am not unchaste?"
21. He said: "So (it will be): thy Lord saith `That is easy for
Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy
from Us': it is a matter (so) decreed."
22. So she conceived him and she retired with him to a remote
place.
23. And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a
palm-tree: she cried (in her anguish): "Ah! would that I had died
before this! Would that I had been a thing forgotten and out of
sight!"
324. But (a voice) cried to her from beneath the (palm-free):
"Grieve not! for thy Lord hath provided a rivulet beneath thee;
225. "And shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm-tree: it
will let fall fresh ripe dates upon thee
26. "So eat and drink and cool (thine) eye. And if thou dost see
any man say `I have vowed a fast to (Allah) Most Gracious and
this day will I enter into no talk with any human being.'"
27. At length she brought the (babe) to her people carrying him
(in her arms). They said: "O Mary! truly an amazing thing hast
thou brought!
28. "O sister of Aaron! thy father was not a man of evil nor thy
mother a woman unchaste!"
29. But she pointed to the babe. They said: "How can we talk to
one who is a child in the cradle?"
30. He said: "I am indeed a servant of Allah: He hath given me
revelation and made me a prophet
31. "And He hath made me Blessed wheresoever I be and hath
enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live
32. "(He) hath made me kind to my mother and not overbearing or
miserable
33. "So Peace is on me the day I was born the day that I die and
the Day that I shall be raised up to life (again)"!
34. Such (was) Jesus the son of Mary: (it is) a statement of
truth about which they (vainly) dispute
35. It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should
beget a son. Glory be to Him! When He determines a matter He only
says to it "Be" and it is
36. Verily Allah is my Lord and your Lord: Him therefore serve
ye: this is a Way that is straight
37. But the sects differ among themselves: and woe to the
Unbelievers because of the (coming) Judgment of a momentous Day!
38. How plainly will they see and hear the Day that they will
appear before Us! But the unjust today are in error manifest!
39. But warn them of the Day of Distress when the matter will be
determined: for (behold) they are negligent and they do not
believe!
40. It is We Who will inherit the earth and all beings thereon:
to Us will they all be returned
41. Also mention in the Book (the story of) Abraham: he was a man
of Truth a prophet
42. Behold he said to his father: "O my father! why worship that
which heareth not and seeth not and can profit thee nothing?
43. "O my father! to me hath come knowledge which hath not
reached thee: so follow me: I will guide thee to a Way that is
even and straight
44. "O my father! serve not Satan: for Satan is a rebel against
(Allah) Most Gracious
45. "O my father! I fear lest a Penalty afflict thee from (Allah)
Most Gracious so that thou become to Satan a friend."
46. (The father) replied: "Dost thou hate my gods O Abraham? If
thou forbear not I will indeed stone thee: now get away from me
for a good long while!"
47. Abraham said: "Peace be on thee: I will pray to my Lord for
thy forgiveness: for He is to me Most Gracious
48. "And I will turn away from you (all) and from those whom ye
invoke besides Allah: I will call on my Lord: Perhaps by my
prayer to my Lord I shall be not unblest."
49. When he had turned away from them and from those whom they
worshipped besides Allah We bestowed on him Isaac and Jacob and
each one of them We made a prophet
50. And We bestowed of Our Mercy on them and We granted them
lofty honor on the tongue of truth
51. Also mention in the Book (the story of) Moses: for he was
specially chosen and he was an apostle (and) a prophet
52. And We called him from the right side of Mount (Sinai) and
made him draw near to Us for mystic (converse)
53. And out of Our Mercy We gave him his brother Aaron (also) a
prophet
54. Also mention in the Book (the story of) Ismail: He was
(strictly) true to what he promised and he was an apostle (and) a
prophet
55. He used to enjoin on his people Prayer and Charity and he was
most acceptable in the sight of his Lord
56. Also mention in the Book the case of Idris: he was a man of
truth (and sincerity) (and) a prophet:
57. And We raised him to a lofty station
58. Those were some of the prophets on whom Allah did bestow His
Grace of the posterity of Adam and of those whom We carried (in
the Ark) with Noah and of the posterity of Abraham and Israel of
those whom We guided and chose; whenever the Signs of (Allah)
Most Gracious were rehearsed to them they would fall down in
prostrate adoration and in tears
59. But after them there followed a posterity who missed prayers
and followed after lusts: soon then will they face Destruction
60. Except those who repent and believe and work righteousness:
for these will enter the Garden and will not be wronged in the
least
61. Gardens of Eternity those which (Allah) Most Gracious has
promised to His servants in the Unseen: for His promise must
(necessarily) come to pass
62. They will not there hear any vain discourse but only
salutations of peace and they will have therein their sustenance
morning and evening
63. Such is the Garden which We give as an inheritance to those
of Our Servants who guard against evil
64. (The angels say:) "We descend not but by command of thy Lord:
to Him belongeth what is before us and what is behind us and what
is between: and thy Lord never doth forget"
65. "Lord of the heavens and of the earth and of all that is
between them: so worship Him and be constant and patient in His
worship: knowest thou of any who is worthy of the same Name as
He?"
66. Man says: "What! when I am dead shall I then be raised up
alive?"
67. But does not man call to mind that We created him before out
of nothing?
68. So by thy Lord without doubt We shall gather them together
and (also) the Evil Ones (with them); then shall We bring them
forth on their knees round about Hell
69. Then shall We certainly drag out from every sect all those
who were worst in obstinate rebellion against (Allah) Most
Gracious
70. And certainly We know best those who are most worthy of being
burned therein
71. Not one of you but will pass over it: this is with thy Lord a
Decree which must be accomplished
72. But We shall save those who guarded against evil and We shall
leave the wrongdoers therein (humbled) to their knees
73. When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them the Unbelievers
say to those who believe "Which of the two sides is best in point
of position? Which makes the best show in council?"
74. But how many (countless) generations before them have We
destroyed who were even better in equipment and in glitter to the
eye?
75. Say: "If any men go astray (Allah) Most Gracious extends (the
rope) to them. Until when they see the warning of Allah (being
fulfilled) either in punishment or in (the approach of) the Hour
they will at length realize who is worst in position and (who)
weakest in forces
76. "And Allah doth advance in guidance those who seek guidance;
and the things that endure. Good Deeds are best in the sight of
thy Lord as rewards and best in respect of (their) eventual
returns."
77. Hast thou then seen the (sort of) man who rejects Our Signs
yet says: "I shall certainly be given wealth and children"?
78. Has he penetrated to the Unseen or has he taken a contract
with (Allah) Most Gracious?
79. Nay! We shall record what he says and We Shall add and add to
his punishment
80. To Us shall return all that he talks of and he shall appear
before Us bare and alone
81. And they have taken (for worship) gods other than Allah to
give them power and glory!
82. Instead they shall reject their worship and become
adversaries against them
83. Seest thou not that We have set the Evil Ones on against the
Unbelievers to incite them with fury?
84. So make no haste against them for We but count out to them a
(limited) number (of days)
85. The day We shall gather the righteous to (Allah) Most
Gracious like a band presented before a king for honors
86. And We shall drive the sinners to Hell like thirsty cattle
driven down to water
87. None shall have the power of intercession but such a one as
has received permission (or promise) from (Allah) Most Gracious
88. They say: "(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten a son!"
89. Indeed ye have put forth a thing most monstrous!
90. At if the skies are ready to burst the earth to split asunder
and the mountains to fall down in utter ruin
91. That they should invoke a son for (Allah) Most Gracious
92. For it is not consonant with the majesty of (Allah) Most
Gracious that He should beget a son
93. Not one of the beings in the heavens and the earth but must
come to (Allah) Most Gracious as a servant
94. He does take and account of them (all) and hath numbered them
(all) exactly
95. And every one of them will come to him singly on the Day of
Judgment
96. On those who believe and work deeds of righteousness will
(Allah) Most Gracious bestow Love
97. So have We made the (Qur'an) easy in thine own tongue that
with it thou mayest give Glad Tidings to the righteous and
warnings to people given to contention
98. But how many (countless) generation before them have We
destroyed? Canst thou find a single one of them (now) or hear (so
much as) a whisper ofthem?




#20. Ta-ha                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ta Ha.
2. We have not sent down the Qur'an to thee to be (an occasion)
for thy distress
3. But only as an admonition to those who fear (Allah)
4. A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the heavens on
high
5. (Allah) Most Gracious is firmly established on the throne (of
authority)
6. To Him belongs what is in the heavens and on earth and all
between them and all beneath the soil
7. If thou pronounce the word aloud (it is no matter): for verily
He knoweth what is secret and what is yet more hidden
8. Allah! there is no god but He! To Him belong the Most
Beautiful Names
9. Has the story of Moses reached thee?
10. Behold he saw a fire: so he said to his family "Tarry ye; I
perceive a fire; perhaps I can bring you some burning brand
therefrom or find some guidance at the fire."
11. But when he came to the fire a voice was heard: "O Moses!
12. "Verily I am thy Lord! Therefore (in My presence) put off thy
shoes: thou art in the sacred valley Tuwa
13. "I have chosen thee: listen then to the inspiration (sent to
thee)
14. "Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: so serve thou me
(only) and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise
15. "Verily the Hour is coming My design is to keep it hidden for
every soul to receive its reward by the measure of its endeavor
16. "Therefore let not such as believe not therein but follow
their own lusts divert thee therefrom lest thou perish!"
17. And what is that in thy right hand O Moses?"
18. He said "It is my rod: on it I lean; with it I beat down
fodder for my flocks; and in it I find other uses."
19. (Allah) said "Throw it O Moses!"
20. He threw it and behold! it was a snake active in motion
21. (Allah) said "Seize it and fear not: We shall return it at
once to its former condition"
22. Now draw thy hand close to thy side: it shall come forth
white (and shining) without harm (or stain) as another Sign
23. "In order that We may show thee (two) of Our Greater Signs.
24. "Go thou to Pharaoh for he had indeed transgressed all
bounds."
25. (Moses) said: "O my Lord! expand me my breast;"
26. "Ease my task for me
27. "And remove the impediment from my speech
28. "So they may understand what I say:
29. "And give me a Minister from my family
30. "Aaron my brother
31. "Add to my strength through him
32. "And make him share my task"
33. "That we may celebrate Thy praise without stint
34. "And remember Thee without stint
35. For Thou art He that (ever) regardeth us."
36. (Allah) said: "Granted is thy prayer O Moses!"
37. "And indeed We conferred a favor on thee another time
(before)
38. "Behold! We sent to thy mother by inspiration the message:
39. " `Throw (the child) into the chest and throw (the chest)
into the river: the river will cast him up on the bank and he
will be taken up by one who is an enemy to Me and an enemy to
him': but I cast (the garment of) love over thee from Me: and
(this) in order that thou mayest be reared under Mine eye.
40. "Behold! thy sister goeth forth and saith `Shall I show you
one who will nurse and rear the (child)?' So We brought thee back
to thy mother that her eye might be cooled and she should not
grieve. Then thou didst slay a man but We saved thee from trouble
and We tired thee in various ways. Then didst thou tarry a number
of years with the people of Midian. Then didst thou come hither
as ordained O Moses!
41. "And I have prepared thee for Myself (for service)"
42. "Go thou and thy brother with My Signs and slacken not either
of you in keeping Me in remembrance
43. "Go both of you to Pharaoh for he has indeed transgressed all
bounds;
44. "But speak to him mildly; perchance he may take warning or
fear (Allah)."
45. They (Moses and Aaron) said: "Our Lord! we fear lest He
hasten with insolence against us or lest he transgress all
bounds."
46. He said: "Fear not: for I am with you: I hear and see
(everything)
47. "So go ye both to him and say `Verily we are apostles sent by
thy Lord: send forth therefore the Children of Israel with us and
afflict them not: with a Sign indeed have we come from thy Lord!
And peace to all who follow guidance!
48. " `Verily it has been revealed to us that the Penalty
(awaits) those who reject and turn away.'"
49. (When this message was delivered) (Pharaoh) said: "Who then O
Moses is the Lord of you two?"
50. He said: "Our Lord is He Who gave to each (created) thing its
form and nature and further gave (it) guidance."
51. (Pharaoh) said: "What then is the condition of previous
generations?"
52. He replied: "The knowledge of that is with my Lord duly
recorded: my Lord never errs nor forgets
53. "He Who has made for you the earth like a carpet spread out;
has enabled you to go about therein by roads (and channels); and
has sent down water from the sky." With it have We produced
divers pairs of plants each separate from the others
54. Eat (for yourselves) and pasture your cattle: verily in this
are Signs for men endued with understanding
55. From the (earth) did We create you and into it shall We
return you and from it shall We bring you out once again
56. And We showed Pharaoh all Our Signs but he did reject and
refuse
57. He said: "Hast thou come to drive us out of our land with thy
magic O Moses?
58. "But we can surely produce magic to match thine! So make a
tryst between us and thee which we shall not fail to keep neither
we nor thou in a place where both shall have even chances."
59. Moses said: "Your tryst is the Day of the Festival and let
the people be assembled when the sun is well up."
60. So Pharaoh withdrew: he concerted his plan and then came
(back).
61. Moses said to him: "Woe to you! forge not ye a lie against
Allah lest He destroy you (at once) utterly by chastisement: the
forger must suffer frustration!"
62. So they disputed one with another over their affair but they
kept their talk secret
63. They said: "These two are certainly (expert) magicians: their
object is tok drive you out from your land with their magic and
to do away with your Most cherished institutions
64. "Therefore concert your plan. And then assemble in (serried)
ranks: he  wins (all along) today who gains the upper hand."
65. They said: "O Moses! whether wilt thou that thou throw
(first) or that we be the first to throw?"
66. He said "Nay throw ye first!" Then behold their ropes and
their rods so it seemed to him on account of their magic began to
be in lively motion!
67. So Moses conceived in his mind a (sort of) fear
68. We said: "Fear not! for thou hast indeed the upper hand
69. "Throw that which is in thy right hand: quickly will it
swallow up that which they have faked. What they have faked is
but a magician's trick: and the magician thrives not (no matter)
where he goes."
70. So the magicians were thrown down to prostration: they said
"We believe in the Lord of Aaron and Moses."
71. (Pharaoh) said: "Believe ye in Him before I give you
permission? Surely this must be your leader who has taught you
magic! Be sure I will cut off your hands and feet on opposite
sides and I will have you crucified on trunks of palm-trees: So
shall ye know for certain which of us can give the more severe
and the more lasting Punishment!"
72. They said: "Never shall we regard thee as more than the Clear
Signs that have come to us or than Him Who created us! So decree
whatever thou desirest to decree: for thou canst only decree
(touching) the life of thist world
73. For us we have believed in our Lord: may He forgive us our
faults and the magic to which thou didst compel us: for Allah is
Best and Most Abiding."
74. Verily he who comes to his Lord as a sinner (at judgment) for
him is Hell therein shall he neither die nor live
75. But such as comes to Him as Believers who have worked
righteous deeds for them are ranks exalted
76. Gardens of Eternity beneath which flow rivers: they will
dwell therein for aye: such is the reward of those who purify
themselves (from evil)
77. We sent an inspiration to Moses: "Travel by night with my
servants and strike a dry path for them through the sea without
fear of being overtaken (by Pharaoh) and without (any other)
fear."
78. Then Pharaoh pursued them with his forces but the waters
completely overwhelmed them and covered them up
79. Pharaoh led his people astray instead of leading them aright
80. O ye Children of Israel! We delivered you from your enemy and
We made a Covenant with you on the side of Mount (Sinai) and We
sent down to you Manna and quails:
81. (Saying): "Eat of the good things We have provided for your
sustenance but commit no excess therein lest My Wrath should
justly descend on you: and those on whom descends My Wrath do
perish indeed!
82. "But without doubt I am (also) He that forgives again and
again to those who repent believe and do right who in fine are
ready to receive true guidance."
83. (When Moses was up on the mount Allah said:) "What made thee
hasten in advance of thy people O Moses?"
84. He replied: "Behold they are close on my footsteps: I
hastened to Thee o my Lord to please Thee."
85. (Allah) said: "We have tested thy people in thy absence: the
Samiri has led them astray."
86. So Moses returned to his people in state of indignation and
sorrow. He said: "O my people! did not your Lord make a handsome
promise to you? Did then the promise seem to you long (in
coming)? Or did ye desire that Wrath should descend from your
Lord on you and so ye broke your promise to me?" 
87. They said: "We broke not the promise to thee as far as lay in
our power: but we were made to carry the weight of the ornaments
of the (whole) people and we threw them (into the fire) and that
was what the Samiri suggested
88. "Then he brought out (of the fire) before the (people) the
image of a calf: it seemed to low: so they said: `This is your
god and the god of Moses but (Moses) has forgotten!' "
89. Could they not see that it could not return them a word (for
answer) and that it had no power either to harm them or to do
them good?
90. Aaron had already before this said to them: "O my people! ye
are being tested in this: for verily your Lord is (Allah) Most
Gracious: so follow  me and obey my command."
91. They had said: "We will not abandon this cult but we will
devote ourselves to it until Moses returns to us
92. (Moses) said: " O Aaron! what kept thee back when thou sawest
them going wrong
93. "From following me? Didst thou then disobey my order?"
94. (Aaron replied: "O son of my mother! seize (me not) by my
beard nor by (the hair of) my head! Truly I feared lest thou
shouldst say `Thou hast caused a division among the Children of
Israel and thou didst not respect my word!'"
95. (Moses) said: "What then is thy case O Samiri?"
96. He replied: "I saw what they saw not: so I took a handful (of
dust) from the footprint of the Apostle and threw it (into the
calf): thus did my soul suggest to me."
97. (Moses) said: "Get thee gone! but thy (punishment) in this
life will be that thou wilt say `Touch me not'; and moreover (for
a future penalty) thou hast a promise that will not fail: now
look at thy god of whom thou hast become a devoted worshipper: we
will certainly (melt) it in a blazing fire and scatter it
broadcast in the sea!"
98. But the god of you all is the One Allah: there is no god but
He: all things He comprehends in His knowledge
99. Thus do We relate to thee some stories of what happened
before: for We have sent thee a Message from Our own Presence
100. If any do turn away therefrom verily they will bear a burden
on the Day of Judgement
101. They will abide in this (state): and grievous will the
burden be to them on that Day
102. The Day when the Trumpet will be sounded: that Day We shall
gather the sinful blear-eyed (with terror)
103. In whispers will they consult each other: "Ye tarried not
longer than ten (Days)"
104. We know best what they will say when their leader most
eminent in Conduct will say: "Ye tarried not longer than a day!"
105. They ask thee concerning the mountains: say "My Lord will
uproot them and scatter them as dust;"
106. "He will leave them as plains smooth and level;"
107. Nothing crooked or curved wilt thou see in their place."
108. On that Day will they follow the Caller (straight): no
crookedness (can they show) him: all sounds shall humble
themselves in the presence of (Allah) Most Gracious: nothing
shalt thou hear but the tramp of their feet (as they march)
109. On that Day shall no intercession avail except for those for
whom permission has been granted by (Allah) Most Gracious and
whose word is acceptable to Him
110. He knows what (appears to His creatures as) before or after
or behind them: but they shall not compass it with their
knowledge
111. (All) faces shall be humbled before (Him) the Living the
Self- Subsisting Eternal: hopeless indeed will be the man that
carries iniquity (on his back)
112. But he who works deeds of righteousness and has faith will
have no fear of harm nor of any curtailment (of what is his due)
113. Thus have we sent this down an Arabic Qur'an and explained
therein in detail some of the warnings in order that they may
fear Allah or that it may cause their remembrance (of Him)
114. High above all is Allah the King the Truth! Be not in haste
with the Qur'an before its revelation to thee is completed but
say "O my Lord! advance me in knowledge."
115. We had already beforehand taken the covenant of Adam but he
forgot: and We found on his part no firm resolve
116. When We said to the angels "Prostrate yourselves to Adam"
they prostrated themselves but not Iblis: he refused
117. Then We said: "O Adam! verily this is an enemy to thee and
thy wife: so let him not get you both out of the Garden so that
thou art landed in misery
118. "There is therein (enough provision) for thee not to go
hungry nor to go naked"
119. "Nor to suffer from thirst nor from the sun's heat."
120. But Satan whispered evil to him: he said "O Adam! shall I
lead thee to Tree of Eternity and to a kingdom that never
decays?"
121. In the result they both ate of the tree and so their
nakedness appeared to them: they began to sew together for their
covering leaves from the Garden: thus did Adam disobey His Lord
and allow himself to be seduced
122. But his Lord chose him (for His Grace): He turned to him and
gave him guidance
123. He said: "Get ye down both of you all together from the
Garden with enmity one to another; but if as is sure there comes
to you guidance from Me whosoever follows My guidance will not
lose his way nor fall into misery
124. "But whosoever turns away from My Message verily for him is
a life narrowed down and We shall raise him up blind on the Day
of Judgment."
125. He will say: "O my Lord! why hast thou raised me up blind
while I had sight (before)?"
126. (Allah) will say: "Thus didst thou when Our Signs came unto
thee disregard them: so wilt thou this day be disregarded."
127. And thus do We recompense him who transgresses beyond bounds
and believes not in the Signs of his Lord: and the Penalty of the
Hereafter is far more grievous and more enduring
128. It is not a warning to such men (to call to mind) how many
generations before them We destroyed in whose haunts they (now)
move? Verily in this are Signs for men endued with understanding
129. Had it not been for a Word that went forth before from thy
Lord (their  punishment) must necessarily have come; but there is
a term appointed (for respite)
130. Therefore be patient with what they say and celebrate
(constantly) the praises of thy Lord before the rising of the sun
and before its setting; yea celebrate them for part of the hours
of the night and at the sides of the day: that thou mayest have
(spiritual) joy
131. Nor strain thine eyes in longing for the things We have
given for enjoyment to parties of them the splendor of the life
of this world through which We test them: but the provision of
thy Lord is better and more enduring
132. Enjoin prayer on thy people and be constant therein. We ask
thee not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the
(fruit of) the Hereafter is for Righteousness
133. They say: "Why does he not bring us a Sign from His Lord?"
Has not a clear Sign come to them of all that was in the former
Books of revelation?
134. And if We had inflicted on them a Penalty before this they
would have said: "Our Lord! if only Thou hadst sent us an apostle
we should certainly have followed Thy Signs before we were
humbled and put to shame."
135. Say: "Each one (of us) is waiting: wait ye therefore and
soon shall ye know who it is that is on the straight and even way
and who it is that has received guidance."




#21. Anbiyaa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Closer and closer to mankind comes their Reckoning: yet they
heed not and they turn away
2. Never comes (aught) to them of a renewed Message from their
Lord but they listen to it as in jest
3. Their hearts toying as with trifles. The wrongdoers conceal
their private counsels (saying) "Is this (one) more than a man
like yourselves? Will ye go to witchcraft with your eyes open?"
4. Say: "My Lord knoweth (every) word (spoken) in the heavens and
the earth He is the One that heareth and knoweth (all things)."
5. "Nay" they say "(these are) medleys of dreams! nay he forged
it!- -nay he is (but) a poet! Let him then bring us a Sign like
the ones that were sent to (prophets) of old!"
6. (As to those) before them not one of the populations which We
destroyed believed: will these believe?
7. Before thee also the apostles we sent were but men to whom We
granted inspiration: if ye realize this not ask of those who
possess the Message
8. Nor did We give them bodies that ate no food nor were they
exempt from death
9. In the end We fulfilled to them Our promise and We saved them
and those    I   whom We pleased but We destroyed those who
transgressed beyond bounds
10. We have revealed for you (O men!) a book in which is a
Message for you will ye not then understand?
11. How many were the populations we utterly destroyed because of
their iniquities setting up in their places other peoples!
12. Yet when they felt Our Punishment (coming) behold they (tried
to) flee from it
13. Flee not but return to the good things of this life which
were given you and to your homes in order that ye may be called
to account
14. They said: "Ah! woe to us! We were indeed wrongdoers!"
15. And that cry of theirs ceased not till We made them as a
field that is mown as ashes silent and quenched
16. Not for (idle) sport did We create the heavens and the earth
and all that is between!
17. If it had been Our wish to take (just) a pastime We should
surely have taken it from the things nearest to Us if We would do
(such a thing)!
18. Nay We hurl the Truth against falsehood and it knocks out its
brain and behold falsehood doth perish! Ah! woe be to you for the
(false) things ye ascribe (to Us)
19. To Him belong all (creatures) in the heavens and on earth:
even those who are in His (very) Presence are not too proud to
serve Him nor are they (ever) weary (of His service):
20. They celebrate His praises night and day nor do they ever
flag or intermit
21. Or have they taken (for worship) gods from the earth who can
raise (the dead)?
22. If there were in the heavens and the earth other gods besides
Allah there would have been confusion in both! But glory to Allah
the Lord of the Throne: (high is He) above what they attribute to
Him!
23. He cannot be questioned for His acts but they will be
questioned (for theirs)
24. Or have they taken for worship (other) gods besides Him? Say
"Bring your convincing proof: this is the Message of those with
me and the Message of those before me." But most of them know not
the Truth and so turn away
25. Not an apostle did We send before thee without this
inspiration sent by Us to him: that there is no god but I
therefore worship and serve Me
26. And they say: "(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten offspring."
Glory to Him! they are (but) servants raised to honor
27. They speak not before He speaks and they act (in all things)
by His command
28. He knows what is before them and what is behind them and they
offer no intercession except for those who are acceptable and
they stand in awe and reverence of His (glory)
29. If any of them should say "I am a god besides Him" such a god
We should reward with Hell: thus do We reward those who do wrong
30. Do not the Unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth
were joined together (as one unit of Creation) before We clove
them asunder? We made from water every living thing. Will they
not then believe?
31. And We have set on the earth mountains standing firm lest it
should shake with them and We have made therein broad highways
(between mountains) for them to pass through: that they may
receive guidance
32. And We have made the heavens as a canopy well-guarded: Yet do
they turn away from the Signs which these things (point to)!
33. It is He Who created the Night and the Day and the sun and
the moon: all (the celestial bodies) swim along each in its
rounded course
34. We granted not to any man before thee permanent life (here):
if then thou shouldst die would they live permanently?
35. Every soul shall have a taste of death: and We test you by
evil and by good by way of trial: to Us must ye return
36. When the Unbelievers see thee they treat thee not except with
ridicule. "Is this" (they say) "the one who talks of your gods?"
And they blaspheme at the mention of (Allah) Most Gracious!
37. Man is a creature of haste: soon (enough) will I show you My
Signs: then ye will not ask Me to hasten them!
38. They say: "When will this promise come to pass if ye are
telling the truth?"
39. If only the Unbelievers knew (the time) when they will not be
able to ward off the Fire from their faces nor yet from their
backs and (when) no help can reach them!
40. Nay it may come to them all of a sudden and confound them: no
power will they have then to avert it nor will they (then) get
respite
41. Mocked were (many) apostles before thee; but their scoffers
were hemmed in by the thing that they mocked
42. Say "Who can keep you safe by night and by day from (the
Wrath of) (Allah) Most Gracious?" Yet they turn away from the
mention of their Lord
43. Or have they gods that can guard them from Us? They have no
power to aid themselves nor can they be defended from Us
44. Nay We gave the good things of this life to these men and
their fathers until the period grew long for them; see they not
that we gradually reduce the land (in their control) from its
outlying borders? Is it then they who will win?
45. Say "I do but warn you according to revelation":  but the
deaf will not hear the call (even) when they are warned!
46. If but a breath of the Wrath of thy Lord do touch them they
will then say "Woe to us! we did wrong indeed!"
47. We shall set up scales of justice for the Day of Judgment so
that not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the least. And if
there be (no more than) the weight of a mustard seed We will
bring it (to account): and enough are We to take account
48. In the past We granted to Moses and Aaron the Criterion (for
judgment) and a Light and a Message for those who would do right
49. Those who fear their Lord in their most secret thoughts and
who hold the Hour (of Judgment) in awe
50. And this is a blessed Message which We have sent down: will
ye then reject it?
51. We bestowed aforetime on Abraham his rectitude of conduct and
well were We acquainted with him
52. Behold! he said to his father and his people "What are these
images to which ye are (so assiduously) devoted?"
53. They said "We found our father worshipping them."
54. He said "Indeed ye have been in manifest error-ye and your
fathers."
55. They said "Have you brought us the Truth or are you one of
those who jest?"
56. He said "Nay your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the
earth He Who created them (from nothing): and I am a witness to
this (truth)
57. And by Allah I have a plan for your idols after ye go away
and turn your backs"
58. So he broke them to pieces (all) but the biggest of them that
they might turn (and address themselves) to it
59. They said "Who has done this to our gods? He must indeed be
some man of impiety!"
60. They said "We heard a youth talk of them: he is called
Abraham."
61. They said "Then bring him before the eyes of the people that
they may bear witness:"
62. They said "Art thou the one that did this with our gods O
Abraham?"
63. He said: "Nay this was done by this is their is their biggest
one! Ask them if they can speak intelligently!"
64. So they turned to themselves and said "Surely ye are the ones
in the wrong!"
65. Then were they confounded with shame: (they said) "Thou
knowest full well that these (idols) do not speak!"
66. (Abraham) said "Do ye then worship besides Allah things that
can neither be of any good to you nor do you harm?
67. "Fie upon you and upon the things that ye worship besides
Allah! have ye no sense?"
68. They said "Burn him and protect your gods if ye do (anything
at all)!"
69. We said "O fire! be thou cool and (a means of)) safety for
Abraham!" 
70. Then they sought a stratagem against him: but We made them
the ones that lost most!
71. But We delivered him and (his nephew) Lut (and directed them)
to the land which We have blessed for the nations
72. And We bestowed on him Isaac and as an additional gift (a
grandson) Jacob and We made righteous men of every one (of them)
73. And We made them leaders guiding (men) by Our Command and We
sent them inspiration to do good deeds to establish regular
prayers and to practice regular charity; and they constantly
served Us (and Us only)
74. And to Lut too we gave Judgment and Knowledge and We saved
him from the town which practiced abominations: truly they were a
people given to Evil a rebellious people
75. And We admitted him to Our Mercy: for he was one of the
Righteous
76. (Remember) Noah when he cried (to Us) aforetime: We listened
to his (prayer) and delivered him and his family from great
distress
77. We helped him against people who rejected Our Signs: truly
they were a people given to Evil: so We drowned them (in the
Flood) all together
78. And remember David and Solomon when they gave judgment in the
matter of the field into which the sheep of certain people had
strayed by night: We did witness their judgment
79. To Solomon We inspired the (right) understanding of the
matter: to each (of them) We gave Judgment and Knowledge; it was
Our power that made the hills and the birds celebrate Our praises
with David: it was We Who did (these things)
80. It was We Who taught him the making of coats of mail for your
benefit to guard you from each others violence: will ye then be
grateful?
81. (It was Our power that made) the violent (unruly) wind flow
(tamely) for Solomon to his order to the land which We had
blessed: for We do know all things
82. And of the evil ones were some who dived for him and did
other work besides; and lit was We Who guarded them
83. And (remember) Job when he cried to his Lord "Truly distress
has seized me? but Thou art the Most Merciful of those that are
merciful."
84. So We listened to him: We removed the distress that was on
him and We restored his people to him and doubled their number as
a Grace from Ourselves and a thing for commemoration for all who
serve Us
85. And (remember) Ismail Idris and Zul-kifl all (men) of
constancy and patience
86. We admitted them to Our Mercy: for they were of the Righteous
ones
87. And remember Zun-nun when he departed in wrath: he imagined
that We had no power over him! But he cried through the depths of
darkness "There is no god but Thou: Glory to Thee: I was indeed
wrong!"
88. So We listened to him: and delivered him from distress: and
thus do We deliver those who have faith
89. And (remember) Zakariya when he cried to his Lord: "O my
Lord! leave me not without offspring though Thou art the best of
inheritors
90. So We listened to him: and We granted him Yahya: We cured his
wife's (barrenness) for him. These three were ever quick in
emulation in good works: they used to call on Us with love and
reverence and humble themselves before Us
91. And (remember) her who guarded her chastity: We breathed into
her of Our Spirit and We made her and her son a Sign for all
peoples
92. Verily this Brotherhood of yours is a single Brotherhood and
I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore serve Me (and no other)
93. But (later generations) cut off their affair (of unity) one
from another (yet) will they all return to Us  
94. Whoever works any act of righteousness and has Faith his
endeavor will not be rejected: We shall record it in his favor
95. But there is a ban on any population which We have destroyed:
that they shall not return
96. Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through (their
barrier) and they swiftly swarm from every hill
97. Then will the True Promise draw nigh (of fulfillment): then
behold! the eyes of the Unbelievers will fixedly stare in horror:
"Ah! woe to us! we were indeed heedless of this; nay we truly did
wrong!"
98. Verily ye (Unbelievers) and the (false) gods that ye worship
besides Allah are (but) fuel for Hell! To it will ye (surely)
come!
99. If these had been gods they would not have got there! But
each one will abide therein
100. There sobbing will be their lot nor will they there hear
(aught else)
101. Those for whom the Good (Record) from Us has gone before
will be removed far therefrom
102. Not the slightest sound will they hear of Hell: what their
souls desired in that will they dwell
103. The Great Terror will bring them no grief: but the angels
will meet them (with mutual greetings): "This is your Day (the
Day) that ye were promised."
104. The Day that we roll up the heavens like a scroll rolled up
for books (completed) even as We produced the first Creation so
shall We produce a new one: a promise We have undertaken: truly
shall We fulfil it
105. Before this We wrote in the Psalms after the Message (given
to Moses): My servants the righteous shall inherit the earth."
106. Verily in the (Qur'an) is a Message for people who would
(truly) worship Allah
107. We sent thee not but as a mercy for all creatures
108. Say: "What has come to me by inspiration is that your Allah
is One Allah: will ye therefore bow to His Will (in Islam)?"
109. But if they turn back say: "I have proclaimed the Message to
you all alike and in truth; but I know not whether that which ye
are promised is near or far
110. "It is He Who knows what is open in speech and what ye hide
(in your hearts)"
111. "I know not but that it may be a trial for you and a grant
of (worldly)" livelihood (to you) for a time
112. Say: "O my Lord! judge Thou in truth!" "Our Lord Most
Gracious is the One Whose assistance should be sought against the
blasphemies ye utter!"




#22. Hajj                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. O mankind! fear your Lord! For the convulsion of the Hour (of
Judgment)  will be a thing terrible!
2. The Day ye shall see it every mother giving suck shall forget
her suckling-babe and every pregnant female shall drop her load
(unformed) thou shalt see mankind as in a drunken riot yet not
drunk: but dreadful will be the Wrath of Allah
3. And yet among men there are such as dispute about Allah
without knowledge and follow every evil one obstinate in
rebellion!
4. About the (Evil One) it is decreed that whoever turns to him
for friendship him will he lead astray and he will guide him to
the Penalty of the Fire
5. O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection
(consider) that We created you out of dust then out of sperm then
out of a leech like clot then out a morsel of flesh partly formed
and partly unformed in order that We may manifest (Our Power) to
you; and We cause whom We will to rest in the wombs for an
appointed term then do We bring you out as babes then (foster
you) that ye may reach your age of full strength; and some of you 
are called to die and some are sent back to the feeblest old age
so that they know nothing after having known (much). And
(further) thou seest the earth barren and lifeless but when We
pour down rain on it it is stirred (to life) it swells and it
puts forth every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs)
6. This is so because Allah is the Reality: it is He Who gives
life to the dead and it is He Who has power over all things
7. And verily the Hour will come: there can be no doubt about it
or about (the fact) that Allah will raise up all who are in the
graves
8. Yet there is among men such a one as disputes about Allah
without knowledge without guidance and without a Book of
Enlightenment
9. (Disdainfully) bending his side in order to (lead men) astray
from the Path of Allah; for him there is disgrace in this life
and on the Day of Judgment, we shall make him taste the Penalty
of burning (Fire)
10. (It will be said): "This is because of the deeds which thy
hands sent forth for verily Allah is not unjust to His servants
11. There are among men some who serve Allah as it were on the
verge: if good befalls them they are therewith well content; but
if a trial comes to them. they turn on their faces: they lose
both this world and the Hereafter that is loss for all to see!
12. They call on such deities besides Allah as can neither hurt
nor profit them: that is straying far indeed (from the Way)!
13. (Perhaps) they call on one whose hurt is nearer than his
profit: evil indeed is the patron and evil the companion (for
help)!
14. Verily Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous
deeds to Gardens beneath which rivers flow: for Allah carries out
all that He plans
15. If any think that Allah will not help him (His Apostle) in
this world and the Hereafter let him stretch out a rope to the
ceiling and cut (himself) off: then let him see whether his plan
will remove that which enrages (him)!
16. Thus have We sent down Clear Signs; and verily Allah doth
guide whom He will!
17. Those who believe (in the Qur'an) those who follow the Jewish
(scriptures) and the Sabians Christians Magians and Polytheists 
Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah
is witness of all things
18. Seest thou not that to Allah bow down in worship all things
that are in the heavens and on earth the sun the moon the stars;
the hills the trees the animals; and a great number among
mankind? But a great number are (also) such as are fit for
Punishment: and such as Allah shall disgrace none can rise to
honor: for Allah carries out all that He wills
19. These two antagonists dispute with each other about their
Lord: but those who deny (their Lord) for them will be cut out a
garment of Fire: over their heads will be poured out boiling
water
20. With it will be scalded what is within their bodies as well
as (their) skins
21. In addition there will be maces of iron (to punish) them
22. Every time they wish to get away therefrom from anguish they
will be forced back therein and (it will be said) "Taste ye the
Penalty of Burning!"
23. Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds
to Gardens beneath which rivers flow: they shall be adorned
therein with bracelets of gold and pearls; and their garments
there will be of silk
24. For they have been guided (in this life) to the purest of
speeches; they have been guided to the Path of Him Who is worthy
of (all) praise
25. As to those who have rejected (Allah) and would keep back
(men) from the Way of Allah and from the Sacred Mosque which We
have made (open) to (all) men equal is the dweller there and the
visitor from the country and any whose purpose therein is
profanity or wrong-doing  them will We cause to taste of a most
grievous Penalty
26. Behold! We gave the site to Abraham of the (Sacred) House
(saying): "Associate not any thing (in worship) with Me; and
sanctify My House for those who compass it round or stand up or
bow or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer)
27. "And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to
thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel lean on account
of journeys through deep" and distant mountain highways;
28. "That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them and
celebrate the name of Allah through the Days appointed over the
cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat
ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in want
29. "Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them perform
their vows and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House."
30. Such (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honors the sacred rites of
Allah for him it is good in the sight of his Lord. Lawful to you
(for food in pilgrimage) are cattle except those mentioned to you
(as exceptions): but shun the abomination of idols and shun the
word that is false
31. Being true in faith to Allah and never assigning partners to
Him: if anyone assigns partners to Allah he is as if he had
fallen from heaven and been snatched up by birds or the wind had
swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrown him into a
far-distant place
32. Such (is his state): and whoever holds in honor the Symbols
of Allah (in the sacrifice of animals) such (honor) should come
truly from piety of heart
33. In them ye have benefits for a term appointed: in the end
their place of sacrifice is near the Ancient House
34. To every people did We appoint rites (of sacrifice) that they
might celebrate the name of Allah over the sustenance He gave
them from animals (fit for food) but your Allah is one Allah:
submit then your wills to Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good
News to those who humble themselves
35. To those whose hearts when Allah is mentioned are filled with
fear who show patient perseverance over their afflictions keep up
regular prayer and spend (in charity) out of what we have
bestowed upon them
36. The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the
Symbols from Allah: in them is (much) good for you: then
pronounce the name of Allah over them as they line up (for
sacrifice): when they are down on their sides (after slaughter)
eat ye thereof and feed such as (beg not but) live in contentment
and such as beg with due humility: thus have we made animals
subject to you that ye may be grateful
37. It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah: it
is your piety that reaches Him: He has thus made them subject to
you that ye may glorify Allah for His guidance to you: and
proclaim the Good News to all who do right
38. Verily Allah will defend (from ill) those who believe: verily
Allah loveth not any that is a traitor to faith or shows
ingratitude
39. To those against whom war is made permission is given (to
fight) because they are wronged and verily Allah is Most powerful
for their aid
40. (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in
defiance of right (for no cause) except that they say "Our Lord
is Allah." Did not Allah check one set of people by means of
another there would surely have been pulled down monasteries
churches synagogues and mosques in which the name of Allah is
commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those
who aid His (cause); for verily Allah is Full of Strength Exalted
in Might (Able to enforce His Will)
41. (They are) those who if We establish them in the land
establish regular prayer and give regular charity enjoin the
right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision)
of (all) affairs
42. If they treat thy (mission) as false so did the Peoples
before them (with their prophets) the People of Noah and `Ad and
Thamud;
43. Those of Abraham and Lut;
44. And the Companions of the Madyan people: and Moses was
rejected (in the same way). But I granted respite to the
Unbelievers and (only) after that did I punish them: but how
(terrible) was My rejection (of them)!
45. How many populations have We destroyed which were given to
wrong- doing! They tumbled down on their roofs. And how many
wells are lying idle and neglected and castles lofty and
well-built!
46. Do they not travel through the land so that their hearts (and
mind) may thus learn wisdom and their ears may thus learn to
hear? Truly it is not their eyes that are blind but their hearts
which are in their breasts
47. Yet they ask thee to hasten on the Punishment! But Allah will
not fail in His promise. Verily a day in the sight of thy Lord is
like a thousand years of your reckoning
48. And to how many populations did I give respite which were
given to wrong-doing? In the end I punished them. To Me is the
destination (of all)
49. Say: "O men! I am (sent) to you only to give a clear warning"
50. "Those who believe and work righteousness for them is
forgiveness and a sustenance most generous
51. "But those who strive against Our Signs to frustrate them
they will be Companions of the Fire."
52. Never did We send an apostle or a prophet before thee but
when he framed a desire Satan threw some (vanity) into his
desire: but Allah will cancel anything (vain) that Satan throws
in and Allah will confirm (and establish) His Signs: for Allah is
full of knowledge and wisdom
53. That He may make the suggestions thrown in by Satan but a
trial for those in whose hearts is a disease and who are hardened
of heart: verily the    X    wrongdoers are in a schism far (from
the Truth):                          YI  
454. And that those on whom knowledge has been bestowed may learn
that the (Qur'an) is the Truth from thy Lord and that they may
believe therein and their hearts may be may be made humbly (open)
to it: for verily Allah is the Guide of those who believe to the
Straight Way
55. Those who reject Faith will not cease to be in doubt
concerning (Revelation) until the Hour (of Judgment) comes
suddenly upon them or there comes to them the Penalty of a Day of
Disaster
56. On that Day the Dominion will be that of Allah: He will judge
between them: so those who believe and work righteous deeds will
be in Gardens of Delight
57. And for those who reject Faith and deny Our Signs there will
be a humiliating Punishment
58. Those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah and are
then slain or die on them will Allah bestow verily a goodly
Provision: truly Allah is He Who bestows the best Provision
59. Verily He will admit them to a place with which they shall be
well pleased: for Allah is All-Knowing Most Forbearing
60. That (is so). And if one has retaliated to no greater extent
than the injury he received and is again set upon inordinately
Allah will help him for Allah is One that blots out (sins) and
forgives (again and again)
61. That is because Allah merges Night into Day and He merges Day
into Night and verily it is Allah Who hears and sees (all things)
62. That is because Allah He is the Reality: and those besides
Him whom they invoke they are but vain Falsehood: verily Allah is
He Most High Most Great
63. Seest thou not that Allah sends down rain from the sky and
forthwith the earth becomes clothed with green? For Allah is He
Who understands the finest mysteries and is well-acquainted (with
them)
64. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: for
verily Allah He is Free of all wants Worthy of all praise
65. Seest thou not that Allah has made subject to you (men) all
that is on the earth and the ships that sail through the sea by
His command? He withholds the sky (rain) from falling on the
earth except by His leave: for Allah is Most Kind and Most
Merciful to man
66. It is He Who gave you life will cause you to die and will
again give you life: truly man is a most ungrateful creature!
67. To every People have we appointed rites and ceremonies which
they must follow let them not then dispute with thee on the
matter but do thou invite (them) to thy Lord: for thou art
assuredly on the Right Way
68. If they do wrangle with thee say "Allah knows best what it is
ye are doing."
69. "Allah will judge between you on the Day of Judgment
concerning the matters in which ye differ."
70. Knowest thou not that Allah knows all that is in heaven and
on earth? Indeed it is all in a record and that is easy for Allah
71. Yet they worship besides Allah things for which no authority
has been sent down to them and of which they have (really) no
knowledge: for those that do wrong there is no helper
72. When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them thou wilt notice a
denial on the faces of the Unbelievers! They nearly attack with
violence those who rehearse Our Signs to them. Say "Shall I tell
you of something (far) worse than these Signs? It is the fire (of
Hell)! Allah has promised it tok the Unbelievers! And evil is
that destination!"
73. O men! Here is a parable set forth! Listen to it! Those on
whom besides Allah ye call cannot create (even) a fly if they all
met together for the purpose! And if the fly should snatch away
anything from them they would have no power to release it from
the fly: feeble are those who petition and those whom they
petition!
74. No just estimate have they made of Allah: for Allah is He Who
is strong and able to carry out His Will
75. Allah chooses Messengers from angels and from men: for Allah
is He Who hears and sees (all things)
76. He knows what is before them and what is behind them: and to
Allah go backo! all questions (for decision)
77. O ye who believe! bow down prostrate yourselves and adore
your Lord; and do good; that ye may prosper
78. And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive (with sincerity
and under discipline): He has chosen you and has imposed no
difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father
Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims both before and in
this (Revelation); that the Apostle may be a witness for you and
ye be witnesses for mankind! So establish regular Prayer give
regular Charity and hold fast to Allah! He is your Protector the
Best to protect and the Best to help!




#23. Mumineen                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. The Believers must (eventually) win through
2. Those who humble themselves in their prayers
3. Who avoid vain talk
4. Who are active in deeds of charity
5. Who abstain from sex
6. Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond or (the
captives) whom their right hands possess for (in their case) they
are free from blamex
7. But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors
8. Those who faithfully observe their trust and their covenants
9. And who (strictly) guard their prayers
10. Those will be the heirs
11. Who will inherit Paradise: they will dwell therein (forever)
12. Man We did create from a quintessence (of clay)
13. Then We placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest
firmly fixed;
14. Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then
of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then We made out of that
lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; then We developed
out of it another creature: so blessed be Allah the Best to
create!
15. After that at length ye will die
16. Again on the Day of Judgment will ye be raised up
17. And We have made above you seven tracts; and We are never
unmindful of (Our) Creation
18. And We send down water from the sky according to (due)
measure and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are
able to drain it off (with ease)
19. With it We grow for you gardens of date-palms and vines: in
them have ye abundant fruits: and of them ye eat (and have
enjoyment)
20. Also a tree springing out of Mount Sinai which produces oil
and relish for those who use it for food
21. And in cattle (too) ye have an instructive example: from
within their bodies We produce (milk) for you to drink; there are
in them (besides) numerous (other) benefits for you; and of their
(meat) ye eat
22. And on them as well as in ships ye ride
23. (Further We sent a long line of prophets for your
instruction.) We sent Noah to his people: he said "O my people!
worship Allah! Ye have no other god but Him: will ye not fear
(Him)?"
24. The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said: "He is
no more than man like yourselves: his wish is to assert his
superiority over you: if Allah had wished (to send messengers) He
could have sent down angels never did we hear such a thing (as he
says) among our ancestors of old."
25. (And some said:) "He is only a man possessed: wait (and have
patience) with him for a time."
26. (Noah) said: "O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse me of
falsehood!"
27. So We inspired him (with this message): "Construct the Ark
within Our sight and under Our guidance: then when comes Our
command and the fountains of the earth gush forth take thou on
board pairs of every species male and female and thy family
except those of them against whom the Word has already gone
forth: and address Me not in favor of the wrongdoers; for they
shall be drowned (in the Flood)
28. And when thou hast embarked on the Ark thou and those with
thee  say "Praise be to Allah Who has saved us from the people
who do wrong."
29. And say: "O my Lord! enable me to disembark with Thy
blessing: for Thou art the Best to enable (us) to disembark."
30. Verily in this there are Signs (for men to understand);
(thus) do We try (men)
31. Then We raised after them another generation;
32. And We sent to them an apostle from among themselves (saying)
"Worship Allah! ye have no other god but Him. Will ye not fear
(Him)?"
33. And the chiefs of his people who disbelieved and denied the
Meeting in the Hereafter and on whom We had bestowed the good
things of this life said: "He is no more than a man like
yourselves; he eats of that of which ye eat and drinks of what ye
drink
34. "If ye obey a man like yourselves behold it is certain ye
will be lost
35. "Does he promise that when ye die and become dust and bones
ye shall be brought forth (again)?
36. "Far very far is that which ye are promised!
37. "There is nothing but our life in this world! We shall die
and we live! But we shall never be raised up again!
38. "He is only a man who invents a lie against Allah but we are
not the ones to believe in him!"
39. (The prophet) said: "O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse
me of falsehood."
40. (Allah) said: "In but a little while they are sure to be
sorry!"
41. Then the Blast overtook them with justice and We made them as
rubbish of dead leaves (floating on the stream of Time)! So away
with the people who do wrong!
42. Then We raised after them other generations
43. No people can hasten their term nor can they delay (it)
44. Then sent We Our apostles in succession: every time there
came to a people their apostle they accused him of falsehood so
We made them follow each other (in punishment): We made them as a
tale (that is told): so away with a people that will not believe!
45. Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our Signs and
authority manifest
46. To Pharaoh and his Chiefs: but these behaved insolently: they
were arrogant people
47. They said: "Shall we believe in two men like ourselves? And
their people are subject to us!"
48. So they accused them of falsehood and they became of those
who were destroyed
49. And We gave Moses the Book in order that they might receive
guidance
50. And We made the son of Mary and his mother as a Sign: We gave
them both shelter on high ground affording rest and security and
furnished with springs
51. O ye apostles! enjoy (all) things good and pure and work
righteousness for I am well-acquainted with (all) that ye do
52. And verily this Brotherhood of yours is a single Brotherhood
and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore fear Me (and no
other)
53. But people have cut off their affair (of unity) between them
into sects each party rejoices in that which is with itself
54. But leave them in their confused ignorance for a time
55. Do they think that because We have granted them abundance of
wealth and sons
56. We would hasten them on in every good? Nay they do not
understand
57. Verily those who live in awe for fear of their Lord
58. Those who believe in the Signs of their Lord
59. Those who join not (in worship) partners with their Lord
60. And those who dispense their charity with their hearts full
of fear because they will return to their Lord
61. It is these who hasten in every good work and these who are
foremost in them
62. On no soul do We place a burden greater than it can bear:
before Us is a record which clearly shows the truth: they will
never be wronged
63. But their hearts are in confused ignorance of this; and there
are besides that deeds of theirs which they will (continue) to do
64. Until when We seize in Punishment those of them who received
the good things of this world behold they will groan in
supplication
65. It will be said: "Groan not in supplication this day; for ye
shall certainly not be helped by Us
66. "My Signs used to be rehearsed to you but ye used to turn
back on your heels
67. "In arrogance: talking nonsense about the (Qur'an) like one
telling fables by night."
68. Do they not ponder over the Word (of Allah) or has anything
(new) come to them that did not come to their fathers of old?
69. Or do they not recognize their Apostle that they deny him?
70. Or do they say "He is possessed"? Nay he has brought them the
Truth but most of them hate the Truth
71. If the Truth had been in accord with their desires truly the
heavens and the earth and all beings therein would have been in
confusion and corruption! Nay We have sent them their admonition
but they turn away from their admonition
72. Or is it that thou askest them for some recompense? But the
recompense of thy Lord is best: He is the Best of those who give
sustenance
73. But verily thou callest them to the Straight Way
74. And verily those who believe not in the Hereafter are
deviating from that Way
75. If We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on
them they would obstinately persist in their transgression
wandering in distraction to and fro
76. We inflicted Punishment on them but they humbled not
themselves to their Lord nor do they submissively entreat (Him)!
77. Until We open on them a gate leading to a severe Punishment:
then Lo! they will be plunged in despair therein!
78. It is He Who has created for you (the faculties of) hearing
sight feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give!
79. And He has multiplied you through the earth and to Him shall
ye be gathered back
80. It is He Who gives life and death and to Him (is due) the
alternation of Night and Day: will ye not then understand?
81. On the contrary they say things similar to what the ancients
said
82. They say: "What! when we die and become dust and bones could
we really be raised up again?
83. "Such things have been promised to us and to our fathers
before! They are nothing but tales of the ancients!"
84. Say: "To whom belong the earth and all beings therein? (Say)
if ye know!"
85. They will say "To Allah!" Say: "Yet will ye not receive
admonition?"
86. Say: "Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of
the Throne (of Glory) Supreme?"
87. They will say "(They belong) to Allah." Say: "Will ye not
then be filled with awe?"
88. Say: "Who is it in whose hands is the governance of all
things who protects (all) but is not protected (of any)? (Say) if
ye know."
89. They will say "(It belongs) to Allah." Say: "Then how are ye
deluded?"
90. We have sent them the Truth: but they indeed practice
Falsehood!
91. No son did Allah beget nor is there any god along with Him:
(if there were many gods) behold each god would have taken away
what be had created and some would have lorded it over others!
Glory to Allah (He is free) from the (sort of) things they
attribute to Him!
92. He knows what is hidden and what is open: too high is He for
the partners they attribute to Him!
93. Say: "O my Lord! if Thou wilt show me (in my lifetime) that
which they are warned against
94. "Then O my Lord! put me not amongst the people who do wrong!"
95. And We are certainly able to show thee (in fulfillment) that
against which they are warned
96. Repel evil with that which is best: We are well-acquainted
with the things they say
97. And say: "O my Lord! I seek refuge with Thee from the
suggestions of the Evil Ones
98. "And I seek refuge with Thee O my Lord! lest they should come
near me."
99. (In Falsehood will they be) until when death comes to one of
them he says: "O my Lord! send me back (to life)
100. "In order that I may work righteousness in the things I
neglected."  By no means! it is but a word he says before them is
a Partition till the Day they are raised up
101. Then when the Trumpet is blown there will be no more
relationships between them that day nor will one ask after
another!
102. Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is heavy they will
attain salvation
103. But those whose balance is light will be those who have lost
their souls in Hell will they abide
104. The Fire will burn their faces and they will therein grin
with their lips displaced
105. "Were not My Signs rehearsed to you and ye did but treat
them as falsehoods?"
106. They will say: "Our Lord! our misfortune overwhelmed us and
we became a people astray!
107. "Our Lord! bring us out of this: if ever we return (to evil)
then shall we be wrongdoers indeed!"
108. He will say: "Be ye driven into it (with ignominy)! and
speak ye not to Me!
109. "A part of My servants there was who used to pray `Our Lord!
we believe then do Thou forgive us and have mercy upon us: for
Thou art the best of those Who show mercy!
110. "But ye treated them with ridicule so much so that (ridicule
of) them made you forget My Message while ye were laughing at
them!
111. "I have rewarded them this day for their patience and
constancy: they are indeed the ones that have achieved Bliss"
112. He will say: "What number of years did ye stay on earth?"
113. They will say: "We stayed a day or part of a day: but ask
those who keep account."
114. He will say: "Ye stayed not but a little if ye had only
known!
115. "Did ye then think that We had created you in jest and that
ye would not be brought back to Us (for account)?"
116. Therefore exalted be Allah the King the Reality; there is no
god but He the Lord of the Throne of Honor!
117. If anyone invokes besides Allah any other god he has no
authority therefor; and his reckoning will be only with his Lord!
And verily the Unbelievers will fail to win through!
118. So say: "O my Lord! grant thou forgiveness and mercy! for
Thou art the Best of those who show mercy!"




#24. Noor                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. A Surah which We have sent down and which We have ordained: in
it have We  sent down Clear Signs in order that ye may receive
admonition
2. The woman and the man guilty of adultery or fornication flog
each of them with a hundred stripes: let not compassion move you
in their case in a matter prescribed by Allah if ye believe in
Allah and the Last Day: and let  a party of the Believers witness
their punishment
3. Let no man guilty of adultery or fornication marry any but a
woman similarly guilty or an Unbeliever nor let any but such a
man or an Unbeliever marry such a woman: to the Believers such a
thing is forbidden
4. And those who launch a charge against chaste women and produce
not four witnesses (to support their allegation) flog them with
eighty stripes: and reject their evidence ever after: for such
men are wicked transgressors
5. Unless they repent thereafter and mend (their conduct): for
Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
6. And for those who launch a charge against their spouses and
have (in support) no evidence but their own their solitary
evidence (can be received) if they bear witness four times (with
an oath) by Allah that they" are solemnly telling the truth
7. And the fifth (oath) (should be) that they solemnly invoke the
curse of Allah on themselves if they tell a lie
8. But it would avert the punishment from the wife if she bears
witness four times (with an oath) by Allah that (her husband) is
telling a lie
9. And the fifth (oath) should be that she solemnly invokes the
wrath of Allah on herself if (her accuser) is telling the truth
10. If it were not for Allah's grace and mercy on you and that
Allah is Oft Returning Full of Wisdom (ye would be ruined indeed)
11. Those who brought forward the lie are a body among
yourselves: think it not to be an evil to you: on the contrary it
is good for you: to every man among them (will come the
punishment) of the sin that he earned and to him who took on
himself the lead among them will be a Penalty grievous
12. Why did not Believers men and women when ye heard of the
affair  put the best construction on it in their own minds and
say "This (charge) is an obvious lie"?
13. Why did they not bring four witnesses to prove it? When they
have not brought the witnesses such men in the sight of Allah
(stand forth) themselves as liars!
14. Were it not for the grace and mercy of Allah on you in this
world and the Hereafter a grievous penalty would have seized you
in that ye rushed glibly into this affair
15. Behold ye received it on your tongues and said out of your
mouths things of which ye had no knowledge; and ye thought it to
be a light matter while. it was most serious in the sight of
Allah
16. And why did ye not when ye heard it say "It is not right of
us to speak of this: Glory to Allah! this is a most serious
slander!"
17. Allah doth admonish you that ye may never repeat such
(conduct) if ye are (true) Believers
18. And Allah makes the Signs plain to you: for Allah is full of
knowledge and wisdom
19. Those who love (to see) scandal published broadcast among the
Believers will have a grievous Penalty in this life and in the
Hereafter: Allah knows and ye know not
20. Were it not for the grace and mercy of Allah on you and that
Allah is full of kindness and mercy (ye would be ruined indeed)
21. O ye who believe! follow not Satan's footsteps: if any will
follow the footsteps of Satan he will (but) command what is
shameful and wrong: and were it not for the grace and mercy of
Allah on you not one of you would ever have been pure: but Allah
doth purify whom He pleases: and Allah is One Who hears and knows
(all things)
22. Let not those among you who are endued with grace and
amplitude of means resolve by oath against helping their kinsmen
those in want and those who have left their homes in Allah's
cause: let them forgive and overlook: do you not wish that Allah
should forgive you? For Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
23. Those who slander chaste women indiscreet but believing are
cursed in this life and in the Hereafter: for them is a grievous
Penalty
24. On the Day when their tongues their hands and their feet will
bear witness against them as to their actions
25. On that Day Allah will pay them back (all) their just dues
and they will realize that Allah is the (very) Truth that makes
all things manifest
26. Women impure are for men impure and men impure are for women
impure; and women of purity are for men of purity and men of
purity are for women of purity: these are not affected by what
people say: for them there is forgiveness and a provision
honorable
27. O ye who believe! enter not houses other than your own until
ye have asked permission and saluted those in them: that is best
for you in order that ye may heed (what is seemly)
28. If ye find no one in the house enter not until permission is
given to you if ye are asked to go back go back: that makes for
greater purity for yourselves: and Allah knows well all that ye
do
29. It is no fault on your part to enter houses not used for
living in which serve some (other) use for you: and Allah has
knowledge of what ye reveal and what ye conceal
30. Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze
and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for
them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do
31. And say to the believing women that they should lower their
gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their
beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear
thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and
not display their beauty except to their husbands their fathers
their husbands' fathers their sons their husbands' sons their
brothers or their brothers' sons or their sisters' sons or their
women or the slaves whom their right hands possess or male
servants free of physical needs or small children who have no
sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their
feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O
ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah that ye may
attain Bliss
32. Marry those among you who are single or the virtuous ones
among your slaves male or female: if they are in poverty Allah
will give them means out of His grace: for Allah encompasseth all
and He knoweth all things
33. Let those who find not the wherewithal for marriage keep
themselves chaste until Allah gives them means out of His grace.
And if any of your slaves ask for a deed in writing (to enable
them to earn their freedom for a certain sum) give them such a
deed if ye know any good in them; yea give them something
yourselves out of the means which Allah has given to you. But
force not your maids to prostitution when they desire chastity in 
order that ye may make a gain in the goods of this life. But if
anyone compels them yet after such compulsion is Allah
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful (to them)
34. We have already sent down to you verses making things clear
an illustration from (the story of) people who passed away before
you and an admonition for those who fear (Allah)
35. Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The parable
of His Light is as if there were a Niche and within it a lamp:
the Lamp enclosed in Glass: the glass as it were a brilliant
star: lit from a blessed Tree an Olive neither of the East nor of
the West whose Oil is well-nigh luminous though fire scarce
touched it: Light upon Light! Allah doth guide whom He will to
His Light. Allah doth set forth Parables for men: and Allah doth
know all things
36. (Lit is such a light) in houses which Allah hath permitted to
be raised to honor; for the celebration in them of His name: in
them is He glorified in the mornings and in the evenings (again
and again)
37. By men whom neither traffic nor merchandise can divert from
the Remembrance of Allah nor from regular Prayer nor from the
practice of regular Charity: their (only) fear is for the Day
when hearts and eyes will be transformed (in a world wholly new)
38. That Allah may reward them according to the best of their
deeds and add even more for them out of His Grace: for Allah doth
provide for those whom He will without measure
39. But the Unbelievers their deeds are like a mirage in sandy
deserts which the man parched with thirst mistakes for water;
until when he comes up to it he finds it to be nothing: but he
finds Allah (ever) with him and Allah will pay him his account:
and Allah is swift in taking account
40. Or (the Unbelievers' state) is like the depths of darkness in
a vast deep ocean overwhelmed with billow topped by billow topped
by (dark) clouds depths of darkness one above another: if a man
stretches out his hand he can hardly see it! for any to whom
Allah giveth not light there is no light!
41. Seest thou not that it is Allah Whose praises all beings in
the heavens and on earth do celebrate and the birds (of the air)
with wings outspread? Each one knows its own (mode of) prayer and
praise. And Allah knows well all that they do
42. Yea to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the
earth; and to Allah is the final goal (of all)
43. Seest thou not that Allah makes the clouds move gently then
joins them together then makes them into a heap? then wilt thou
see rain issue forth from their midst. And He sends down from the
sky mountain masses (of clouds) wherein is hail: He strikes
therewith whom He pleases and He turns it away fro whom He
pleases. The vivid flash of His lightning well-nigh blinds the
sight
44. It is Allah Who alternates the Night and the Day: verily in
these things is an instructive example for those who have vision!
45. And Allah has created every animal from water: of them there
are some that creep on their bellies; some that walk on two legs;
and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills: for
verily Allah has power over all things
46. We have indeed sent down Signs that make things manifest: and
Allah guides whom He wills to a way that is straight
47. They say "We believe in Allah and in the Apostle and we
obey": but even after that some of them turn away: they are not
(really) Believers
48. When they are summoned to Allah and His Apostle in order that
He may judge between them behold some of them decline (to come)
49. But if the right is on their side they come to him with all
submission
50. Is it that there is a disease in their hearts? Or do they
doubt or are they in fear that Allah and His Apostle will deal
unjustly with them? Nay it is they themselves who do wrong
51. The answer of the Believers when summoned to Allah and His
Apostle in order that He may judge between them is no other than
this: they say "We hear and we obey": it is such as these that
will attain felicity
52. It is such as obey Allah and His Apostle and fear Allah and
do right that will win (in the end)
53. They swear their strongest oaths by Allah that if only thou
wouldst command them they would leave (their homes). Say: "Swear
ye not; obedience is (more) reasonable: verily Allah is
well-acquainted with all hat ye do."
54. Say: "Obey Allah and obey the Apostle: but if ye turn away he
is only responsible for the duty placed on him and ye for that
placed on you. If ye obey him ye shall be on right guidance. The
Apostle's duty is only to preach the clear (Message)."
55. Allah has promised to those among you who believe and work
righteous deeds that He will of a surety grant them in the land
inheritance (of power) as He granted it to those before them;
that He will establish in authority their religion the one which
He has chosen for them; and that He will change (their state)
after the fear in which they (lived) to one of security and
peace: `They will worship Me (alone) and not associate aught with
Me.' If any do reject faith after this they are rebellious and
wicked
56. So establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity: and
obey the Apostle; that ye may receive mercy
57. Never think thou that the Unbelievers are going to frustrate
(Allah's Plan) on earth: their abode is the Fire and it is indeed
an evil refuge!
58. O ye who believe! let those whom your right hands possess and
the (children) among you who have not come of age ask your
permission (before they come to your presence) on three occasions
before morning prayer; the while ye doff your clothes for the
noonday heat; and after the late-night prayer: these are your
three times of undress: outside those times it is not wrong for
you or for them to move about attending to each other: thus does
Allah make clear the Signs to you: for Allah is full of knowledge
and! wisdom."
59. But when the children among you come of age let them (also)
ask for permission as do those senior to them (in age): thus does
Allah make clear. His Signs to you: for Allah is full of
knowledge and wisdom
60. Such elderly women as are past the prospect of marriage there
is no blame on them if they lay aside their (outer) garments
provided they make not a wanton display of their beauty: but it
is best for them to be modest: and Allah is One Who sees and
knows all things
61. it is no fault in the blind nor in one born lame nor in one
afflicted with illness nor in yourselves that ye should eat in
your own houses or those of your fathers or your mothers or your
brothers or your sisters or your father's brothers or your
father's sisters or your mother's brothers or your mother's
sisters or in houses of which the keys are in your possession or
in the house of a sincere friend of yours: there is no blame on
you whether ye eat in company or separately. But id ye enter
houses salute each other a greeting or blessing and purity as
from Allah. Thus does Allah make clear the Signs to you: that ye
may understand
62. Only those are Believers who believe in Allah and His
Apostle: when they are with him on a matter requiring collective
action they do not depart until they have asked for his leave:
those who ask for thy leave are those who believe in Allah and
His Apostle; so when they ask for thy leave for some business of
theirs give leave to those of them whom thou wilt and as Allah
for their forgiveness: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
63. Deem not the summons of the Apostle among yourselves like the
summons of one of you to another: Allah doth know those of you
who slip away under shelter of some excuse: then let those beware
who withstand the Apostle's order lest some trial befall them or
a grievous Penalty be inflicted on them
64. Be quite sure that to Allah doth belong whatever is in the
heavens and on earth. Well doth He know what ye are intent upon:
and one day they will be brought back to Him and He will tell
them the truth of what they did: for Allah doth know all things




#25. Furqaan                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Blessed is He Who sent down the Criterion to His servant that
it may be an admonition to all creatures
2. He to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth:
no son has He begotten nor has He a partner in His dominion: it
is He Who created all things and ordered them in due proportions
3. Yet have they taken besides Him gods that can create nothing
but are themselves created; that have no control of hurt or good
to themselves; nor can they control Death nor Life nor
Resurrection
4. But the Misbelievers say: "Naught is this but a lie which he
has forged and others have helped him at it." In truth it is they
who have put forward an iniquity and a falsehood
5. And they say: "Tales of the ancients which he has caused to be
written: and they are dictated before him morning and evening."
6. Say: "The (Qur'an) was sent down by Him Who knows the Mystery
(that is) in the heavens and the earth: verily He is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful."
7. And they say: "What sort of an apostle is this who eats food
and walks through the streets? Why has not an angel been sent
down to him to give admonition with him?
8. "Or (why) has not a treasure been bestowed on him or why has
he (not) a garden for enjoyment?" The wicked say: "Ye follow none
other than a man bewitched."
09. See what kinds of companions they make for thee! But they
have gone astray and never a way will they be able to find!
10. Blessed is He Who if that were His will could give thee
better (things) than those Gardens beneath which rivers flow; and
He could give thee Palaces (secure to dwell in)
11. Nay they deny the Hour (of the Judgment to come): but We have
prepared a Blazing Fire for such as deny the Hour
12. When it sees them from a place far off they will hear its
fury and its raging sigh
13. And when they are cast bound together into a constricted
place therein they will plead for destruction there and then!
14. "This day plead not for a single destruction: plead for
destruction oft-repeated!"
15. Say: "Is that best or the eternal Garden promised to the
righteous? For them that is a reward as well as a goal (of
attainment)
16. "For them there will be therein all that they wish for: they
will dwell (there) for aye: a promise to be prayed for from thy
Lord."
17. The Day He will gather them together as well as those whom
they worship besides Allah He will ask: "Was it ye who led these
my servants astray or did they stray from the Path themselves?"
18. They will say: "Glory to Thee! not meet was it for us that we
should take for protectors others besides Thee: but Thou didst
bestow on them and their fathers good things (in life) until they
forgot the Message: for they were a people (worthless and) lost
19. (Allah will say): "Now have they proved you liars in what ye
say: so ye cannot avert (your penalty) nor (get) help." And
whoever among you does wrong him shall We cause to taste of a
grievous Penalty
20. And the apostles whom We sent before thee were all (men) who
ate food and walked through the streets: We have made some of you
as a trial for others: will ye have patience? For Allah is One
Who sees (all things)

21. Such as fear not the meeting with Us (for Judgment) say: "Why
are not the angels sent down to us or (why) do we not see our
Lord?" Indeed they have an arrogant conceit of themselves and
mighty is the insolence of their impiety!
22. The Day they see the angels no joy will there be to the
sinners that Day: the (angels) will say: "There is a barrier
forbidden (to you) altogether!"
23. And We shall turn to whatever deeds they did (in this life)
and We shall make such deeds as floating dust scattered about
24. The Companions of the Garden will be well that Day in their
abode and have the fairest of places for repose
25. The Day the heaven shall be rent asunder with clouds and
angels shall be sent down descending (in ranks)
26. That Day the dominion as of right and truth shall be (wholly)
for (Allah) Most Merciful: it will be a day of dire difficulty
for the Misbelievers
27. The Day that the wrongdoer will bite at his hands He will say
"Oh! would that I had taken a (straight) path with the Apostle!
28. "Ah! woe is me! would that I had never taken such a one for a
friend!
29. "He did lead me astray from the Message (of Allah) after it
had come to me! Ah! the Evil One is but a traitor to man!
30. Then the Apostle will say: "O my Lord! truly my people took
this Qur'an for just foolish nonsense."
31. Thus have We made for every prophet an enemy among the
sinners: but enough is thy Lord to guide and to help
32. Those who reject Faith say: "Why is not the Qur'an revealed
to him all at once?" Thus (is it revealed) that We may strengthen
thy heart thereby and We have rehearsed it to thee in slow
well-arranged stages gradually
33. And no question do they bring to thee but We reveal to thee
the truth and the best explanation (thereof)
34. Those who will be gathered to Hell (prone) on their faces
they will be in an evil plight and as to Path most astray
35. Before this We sent Moses the Book and appointed his brother
Aaron with him as Minister
36. And We commanded: "Go ye both to the people who have rejected
Our Signs": and those (people) We destroyed with utter
destruction
37. And the people of Noah when they rejected the apostles We
drowned them and We made them as a Sign for mankind; and We have
prepared for (all) wrongdoers a grievous Penalty
38. As also `Ad and Thamud and the Companions of the Rass and
many a generation between them
39. To teach one We set forth parables and examples; and each one
We broke to utter annihilation (for their sins)
40. And the (Unbelievers) must indeed have passed by the town on
which was rained a shower of evil: did they not then see it (with
their own eyes)? But they fear not the Resurrection 
41. When they see thee they treat thee no otherwise than in
mockery: "Is this the one whom Allah has sent as an apostle?"
42. "He indeed would well-nigh have misled us from our gods had
it not been that we were constant to them!" Soon will they know
when they see the Penalty who it is that is most misled in Path!
43. Seest thou such a one as taketh for his god his own passion
(or impulse)? Couldst thou be a disposer of affairs for him?
44. Or thinkest thou that most of them listen or understand? They
are only like cattle; nay they are worse astray in Path
45. Hast thou not turned thy vision to thy Lord? how He doth
prolong the Shadow! If He willed He could make it stationary!
Then do We make the sun its guide:
46. Then We draw it in towards Ourselves a contraction by easy
stages
47. And He it is Who makes the Night as a Robe for you; and Sleep
as Repose and makes the Day (as it were) a Resurrection
48. And He it is Who sends the Winds as heralds of glad tidings
going before His Mercy and We send down purifying water from the
sky
49. That with it We may give life to a dead land and slake the
thirst of things We have created cattle and men in great numbers
50. And We have distributed the (water) amongst them in order
that they may celebrate (Our) praises but most men are averse (to
aught) but (rank) ingratitude
51. Had it been Our Will We could have sent a warner to every
center of population
52. Therefore listen not to the Unbelievers but strive against
them with the utmost strenuousness with the (Qur'an)
53. It is He Who has let free the two bodies of flowing water:
one palatable and sweet and the other salt and bitter; yet has He
made a barrier between them a partition that is forbidden to be
passed
54. It is He Who has created man from water: then has He
established relationships of lineage and marriage: for thy Lord
has power (over all things)
55. Yet do they worship besides Allah things that can neither
profit them nor harm them: and the Misbeliever is a helper (of
Evil) against his own Lord!
56. But thee We only sent to give glad tidings and admonition.
57. Say: "No reward do I ask of you for it but this: that each
one who will may take a (straight) Path to his Lord."
58. And put thy trust in Him Who lives and dies not; and
celebrate His praise and enough is He to be acquainted with the
faults of His servants 
59. He Who created the heavens and the earth and all that is
between in six days and is firmly established on the Throne (of
authority): Allah Most Gracious: ask thou then about Him of any
acquainted (with such things)
60. When it is said to them "Adore ye (Allah) Most Gracious!"
they say "And what is (Allah) Most Gracious? Shall we adore that
which thou commandest us?" and it increases their flight (from
the Truth)
61. Blessed is He Who made Constellations in the skies and placed
therein a Lamp and a Moon giving light
62. And it is He Who made the Night and the Day to follow each
other: for such as have the will to celebrate His praises or to
show their gratitude
63. And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk
on the earth in humility and when the ignorant address them they
say "Peace!"
64. Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord
prostrate and standing
65. Those who say "Our Lord! avert from us the Wrath of Hell for
its Wrath is indeed an affliction grievous
66. "Evil indeed is it as an abode and as a place to rest in"
67. Those who when they spend are not extravagant and not
niggardly but hold just (balance) between those (extremes)
68. Those who invoke not with Allah any other god nor slay such
life as Allah has made sacred except for just cause not commit
fornication  and any that does this (not only) meets punishment
69. (But) the Penalty on the Day of Judgment will be doubled to
him and he will dwell therein in ignominy
70. Unless he repents believes and works righteous deeds for
Allah will change the evil of such persons into good and Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
71. And whoever repents and does good has truly turned to Allah
with an  (acceptable) conversion
72. Those who witness no falsehood and if they pass by futility
they pass by it with honorable (avoidance) 
73. Those who when they are admonished with the Signs of their
Lord droop not down at them as if they were deaf or blind:
74. And those who pray "Our Lord! grant unto us wives and
offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes and give us (the
grace) to lead the righteous."
75. Those are the ones who will be rewarded with the highest
place in heaven because of their patient constancy; therein shall
they be met with salutations and peace
76. Dwelling therein how beautiful an abode and place of rest!
77. Say (to the rejecters): "My Lord is not uneasy because of you
if ye call not on Him but ye have indeed rejected (Him) and soon
will come the inevitable (punishment)!"




#26. Shuaraa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Ta Sin Mim.
2. These are Verses of the Book that makes (things) clear
3. It may be thou frettest thy soul with grief that they do not
become Believers
4. If (such) were Our Will We could send down to them from the
sky a Sign to which they would bend their necks in humility
5. But there comes not to them a newly-revealed message from
(Allah) Most Gracious but they turn away therefrom
6. They have indeed rejected (the Message): so they will know
soon (enough) the truth of what they mocked at!
7. Do they not look at the earth how many noble things of all
kinds we have produced therein?
8. Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe
9. And verily thy Lord is He the Exalted in Might Most Merciful
10. Behold thy Lord called Moses: "Go to the people of iniquity
11. "The people of Pharaoh: will they not fear Allah?"
12. He said: "O my Lord! I do fear that they will charge me with
falsehood:
13. "My breast will be straitened and my speech may not go
(smoothly): so send unto Aaron
14. "And (further) they have a charge of crime against me; and I
fear they may slay me."
15. Allah said: "By no means! proceed then both of you with Our
Signs; We are with you and will listen (to your call)
16. "So go forth both of you to Pharaoh and say: `We have been
sent by the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds
17. " `Send thou with us the Children of Israel.'"
18. (Pharaoh) said: "Did we not cherish thee as a child among us
and did thou not stay in our midst many years of thy life?
19. "And thou didst a deed of thine which (thou knowest) thou
didst and thou art an ungrateful (wretch)!"
20. Moses: "I did it then when I was in error"
21. "So I fled from you (all) when I feared you; but my Lord has
(since) invested me with judgment (and wisdom) and appointed me
as one of the apostles
22. "And this is the favor with which thou dost reproach me that
thou hast enslaved the Children of Israel"
23. Pharaoh said: "And what is the `Lord and Cherisher of the
Worlds?'"
24. (Moses) said: "The Lord and Cherisher of the heavens and the
earth and all) between if ye want to be quite sure."
25. (Pharaoh) said to those around: "Do ye not listen (to what he
says)?"
26. (Moses) said: "Your Lord and the Lord of your fathers from
the beginning!"
27. (Pharaoh) said: "Truly your apostle who has been sent to you
is a veritable madman!"
28. (Moses) said: "Lord of the East and the West and all between!
If ye only had sense!"
29. (Pharaoh) said: "If thou dost put forward any god other than
me I will certainly put thee in prison!"
30. (Moses) said: "Even if I showed you something clear (and)
convincing?"
31. (Pharaoh) said: "Show it then if thou tellest the truth!"
32. So (Moses) threw his rod and behold it was a serpent plain
(for all to see)!
33. And he drew out his hand and behold it was white to all
beholders!
34. (Pharaoh) said to the Chiefs around him: "This is indeed a
sorcerer well-versed
35. "His plan is to get you out of your land by his sorcery; then
what is it ye counsel?"
36. They said: "Keep him and his brother in suspense (for a
while) and dispatch to the Cities heralds to collect
37. "And bring up to thee all (our) sorcerers well-versed."
38. So the sorcerers were got together for the appointment of a
day well-known
39. And the people were told: "Are ye (now) assembled?
40. "That we may follow the sorcerers (in religion) if they win?"
41. So when the sorcerers arrived they said to Pharaoh: "Of
course  shall we have a (suitable) reward if we win?"
42. He said: "Yea (and more) for ye shall in that case be (raised
to posts) nearest (to my person)."
43. Moses said to them: "Throw ye that which ye are about to
throw!"
44. So they threw their ropes and their rods and said: "By the
might of Pharaoh it is we who will certainly win!"
45. Then Moses threw his rod when behold it straightway swallows
up all the falsehoods which they fake!
46. Then did the sorcerers fall down prostrate in adoration
47. Saying: "We believe in the Lord of the Worlds"
48. "The Lord of Moses and Aaron."
49. Said (Pharaoh): "Believe ye in him before I give you
permission? Surely he is your leader who has taught you sorcery!
But soon shall ye know!  "But sure I will cut off your hands and
your feet on opposite sides and I will cause you all to die on
the cross!"
50. They said: "No matter! for us we shall but return to our
Lord!
51. "Only our desire is that our Lord will forgive us our faults
that we may become foremost among the Believers!"
52. By inspiration We told Moses: "Travel by night with My
servants; for surely ye shall be pursued."
53. Then Pharaoh sent heralds to (all) the Cities
654. (Saying): "These (Israelites) are but a small band
55. "And they are raging furiously against us
56. "But we are a multitude amply fore-warned."
57. So We expelled them from gardens springs
58. Treasures and every kind of honorable position
59. Thus it was but We made the Children of Israel inheritors of
such things
60. So they pursued them at sunrise
61. And when the two bodies saw each other the people of Moses
said: "We are sure to be overtaken."
62. (Moses said: "By no means! my Lord is with me! Soon will He
guide me!
63. Then We told Moses by inspiration: "Strike the sea with thy
rod." So it divided and each separate part become like the huge
firm mass of a mountain
64. And We made the other party approach thither
65. We delivered Moses and all who were with him
66. But We drowned the others
67. Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe
68. And verily thy Lord is He the Exalted in Might Most Merciful
69. And rehearse to them (something of) Abraham's story
70. Behold he said to his father and his people: "What worship
ye?"
71. They said: "We worship idols and we remain constantly in
attendance on them."
72. He said: "Do they listen to you when ye call (on them)
73. "Or do you good or harm?"
74. They said: "Nay but we found our fathers doing thus (what we
do)."
75. He said: "Do ye then see whom ye have been worshipping"
76. "Ye and your fathers before you?"
77. "For they are enemies to me; not so the Lord and Cherisher of
the Worlds"
78. "Who created me and it is He Who guides me"
79. "Who gives me food and drink"
80. "And when I am ill it is He Who cures me"
81. "Who will cause me to die and then to live (again)"
82. "And Who I hope will forgive me my faults on the Day of
Judgment
83. O my Lord! bestow wisdom on me and join me with the righteous
84. "Grant me honorable mention on the tongue of truth among the
latest (generations)
85. "Make me one of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss
86. "Forgive my father for that he is among those astray
87. "And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men) will be
raised up
88. The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail
89. "But only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound
heart
90. "To the righteous the Garden will be brought near
91. "And to those straying in Evil the Fire will be placed in
full view;
92. "And it shall be said to them: `Where are the (gods) ye
worshipped
93. " `Besides Allah? Can they help you or help themselves?'
94. "Then they will be thrown headlong into the (Fire) they and
those straying in Evil
95. "And the whole hosts of Iblis together
96. "They will say there in their mutual bickerings
97. " `By Allah we were truly in an error manifest
98. " `When we held you as equals with the Lord of the Worlds
99. " `And our seducers were only those who were steeped in
guilt.
100. " `Now then we have none to intercede (for us)
101. " `Nor a single friend to feel (for us)
102. " `Now if we only had a chance of return we shall truly be
of those who believe!' "
103. Verily in this is a Sign but most of them do not believe
104. And verily the Lord is He the Exalted in Might Most Merciful
105. The people of Noah rejected the apostles
106. Behold their brother Noah said to them: "Will ye not fear
(Allah)?
107. "I am to you an apostle worthy of all trust:
108. "So fear Allah and obey me
109. "No reward do I ask of you for it: my reward is only from
the Lord of the Worlds
110. "So fear Allah and obey me."
111. They said: "Shall we believe in thee when it is the meanest
that follow thee?"
112. He said: "And what do I know as to what they do?
113. "Their account is only with my Lord if ye could (but)
understand
114. "I am not one to drive away those who believe
115. "I am sent only to warn plainly in public."
116. They said: "If thou desist not O Noah! thou shalt be stoned
(to death)."
117. He said: "O my Lord! truly my people have rejected me
118. "Judge thou then between me and them openly and deliver me
and those of the Believers who are with me."
119. So we delivered him and those with him in the Ark filled
(with all creatures)
120. Thereafter We drowned those who remained behind
121. Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe
122. And verily thy Lord is He the Exalted in Might Most Merciful
123. The `Ad (people) rejected the apostles
124. Behold their brother Hud said to them: "Will ye not fear
(Allah)?
125. "I am to you an apostle worthy of all trust
126. "So fear Allah and obey me
127. "No reward do I ask of you for it: my reward is only from
the Lord of the Worlds
128. "Do ye build a landmark on every high place to amuse
yourselves?
129. "And do ye get for yourselves fine buildings in the hope of
living therein (forever)?
130. "And when ye exert your strong hand do ye do it like men of
absolute power?
131. "Now fear Allah and obey me
132. "Yea fear Him Who has bestowed on you freely all that ye
know
133. "Freely has He bestowed on you cattle and sons
134. And Gardens and Springs
135. "Truly I fear for you the Penalty of a Great Day."
136. They said: "It is the same to us whether thou admonish us or
be not among (our) Admonishers!
137. "This is no other than a customary device of the ancients
138. "And we are not the ones to receive Pains and Penalties!"
139. So they rejected him and We destroyed them verily in this is
a Sign: but !     most of them do not believe.
140. And verily thy Lord is He the Exalted in Might Most Merciful
141. The Thamud (people) rejected the apostles.
142. Behold their brother Salih said to them: "Will you fear
(Allah)?
143. "I am to you an apostle worthy of all trust
144. "So fear Allah and obey me
145. "No reward do I ask of you for it: my reward is only from
the Lord of the Worlds
146. "Will ye be left secure in (the enjoyment of) all that ye
have here?
147. "Gardens and Springs
148. "And corn-fields and date-palms with spathes near breaking
with the weight of fruit)?
149. "And ye carve house out of (rocky) mountains with great
skill
150. "But fear Allah and obey me
151. "And follow not the bidding of those who are extravagant?
152. "Who make mischief in the land and mend not (their ways)."
153. They said: "Thou art only the of those bewitched!
154. "Thou art no more than a mortal like us: then bring us a
Sign if thou tellest the truth!"
155. He said: "Here is a she-camel: she has a right of watering
and ye have a right of watering (severally) on a day appointed
156. "Touch her not with harm lest the Penalty of a Great Day
seize you."
157. But they hamstrung her: then did they become full of regrets
158. But the Penalty seized them. Verily in this is a Sign: but
most of them do not believe
159. And verily thy Lord is He the Exalted in Might Most Merciful
160. The people of Lut rejected the apostles
161. Behold their brother Lut said to them: "Will ye not fear
(Allah)?
162. "I am to you an apostle worthy of all trust
163. "So fear Allah and obey me
164. "No reward do I ask of you for it: my reward is only from
the Lord of the Worlds
165. "Of all the creatures in the world will ye approach males
166. "And leave those whom Allah has created for you to be your
mates? Nay ye are a people transgressing (all limits)!"
167. They said: "If thou desist not O Lut! thou wilt assuredly be
cast out!"
168. He said: "I do detest your doings."
169. "O my Lord! deliver me and my family from such things as
they do!"
170. So We delivered him and his family all
171. Except an old woman who lingered behind
172. But the rest We destroyed utterly
173. We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): and evil was
the shower on those who were admonished (but heeded not)!?"
174. Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe
175. And verily thy Lord is He the Exalted in Might Most Merciful
176. The Companions of the Wood rejected the apostles
177. Behold Shuaib said to them: "Will ye not fear (Allah)?
178. "I am to you an apostle worthy of all trust
179. "So fear Allah and obey me 
180. "No reward do I ask of you for it: my reward is only from
the Lord of the Worlds
181. "Give just measure and cause no loss (to others by fraud) 
182. "And weigh with scales true and upright
183. "And withhold not things justly due to men nor do evil in
the land working mischief
184. "And fear Him Who created you and (Who created) the
generations before (you)
185. They said: "Thou art only one of those bewitched!
186. "Thou art no more than a mortal like us and indeed we think
thou art a liar!
187. "Now cause a piece of the sky to fall on us if thou art
truthful!"
188. He said: "My Lord knows best what ye do."
189. But they rejected him. Then the punishment of a day of
overshadowing gloom seized them and that was the Penalty of a
Great Day
190. Verily in that is a Sign: but most of them do not believe
191. And verily thy Lord is He. The Exalted in Might Most
Merciful
192. Verily this is a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds
193. With it came down the Spirit of Faith and Truth
194. To thy heart and mind that thou mayest admonish
195. In the perspicuous Arabic tongue
196. Without doubt it is (announced) in the mystic Books of
former peoples
197. Is it not a Sign to them that the learned of the Children of
Israel knew it (as true)?
198. Had We revealed it to any of the non-Arabs
199. And had he recited it to them they would not have believed
in it
200. Thus have We caused it to enter the hearts of the Sinners
201. They will not believe in it until they see the grievous
Penalty;
202. But the (Penalty) will come to them of a sudden while they
perceive it not;
203. Then they will say: "Shall we be respited?"
204. Do they then ask for Our Penalty to be hastened on?
205. Seest thou? If We do let them enjoy (this life) for a few
years
206. Yet there comes to them at length the (Punishment) which
they were promised!
207. It will profit them not that they enjoyed (this life)!
208. Never did We destroy a population but had its warners
209. By way of reminder; and We never are unjust
210. No evil ones have brought down this (Revelation):
211. It would neither suit them nor would they be able (to
produce it)
212. Indeed they have been removed far from even (a chance of)
hearing it
213. So call not on any other god with Allah or thou wilt be
among those underthe Penalty
214. And admonish thy nearest kinsmen
215. And lower thy wing to the Believers who follow thee
216. Then if they disobey thee say: "I am free (of
responsibility) for what ye do!"
217. And put thy trust on the Exalted in Might the Merciful
218. Who seeth thee standing forth (in prayer)
219. And thy movements among those who prostrate themselves
220. For it is He Who heareth and knoweth all things
221. Shall I inform you (O people!) on whom it is that the evil
ones descend?
222. They descend on every lying wicked person
223. (Into whose ears) they pour hearsay vanities and most of
them are liars
224. And the Poets it is those straying in Evil who follow them:
225. Seest thou not that they wander distracted in every valley?
226. And that they say what they practice not?
227. Except those who believe work righteousness engage much in
the remembrance of Allah and defend themselves only after they
are unjustly attacked. And soon will the unjust assailants know
what vicissitudes their affairs will take!




#27. Naml                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ta Sin. These are verses of the Qur'an a Book that makes
(things) clear.
2. A Guide; and Glad Tidings for the Believers
3. Those who establish regular prayers and give in regular
charity and also have (full) assurance of the Hereafter
4. As to those who believe not in the Hereafter We have made
their deeds pleasing in their eyes; and so they wander about in
distraction
5. Such are they for whom a grievous Penalty is (waiting): and in
the Hereafter theirs will be the greatest loss
6. As to thee the Qur'an is bestowed upon thee from the presence
of One Who is Wise and All-Knowing
7. Behold! Moses said to his family: "I perceive a fire; soon
will I bring you from there some information or I will bring you
a burning brand to light our fuel that ye may warm yourselves."
8. But when he came to the (Fire) a voice was heard: "Blessed are
those in the Fire and those around: and Glory to Allah the Lord
of the Worlds!
9. "O Moses! verily I am Allah the Exalted in Might the Wise!
10. "Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it moving (of
its own accord as if it had been a snake he turned back in
retreat and retraced not his steps: "O Moses (it was said) "fear
not: truly in My presence those calleda as apostles have no fear
11. "But if any have done wrong and have thereafter substituted
good to take the place of evil truly I am Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful
12. "Now put thy hand into thy bosom and it will come forth white
without stain (or harm): (these are) among the nine Signs (thou
wilt take) to Pharaoh and his people: for they are a people
rebellious in transgression
13. But when our Signs came to them that should have opened their
eyes they said: "This is sorcery manifest!"
14. And they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance
though their souls were convinced thereof: so see what was the
end of those who acted corruptly!
15. We gave (in the past) knowledge to David and Solomon: and
they both said: "Praise be to Allah Who has favored us above many
of His servants who believe!"
16. And Solomon was David's heir. He said: "O ye people! we have
been taught the speech of Birds and on us has been bestowed (a
little) of all things:this is indeed Grace manifest (from
Allah)."
17. And before Solomon were marshalled his hosts of Jinns and men
and birds and they were all kept in order and ranks.
18. At length when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants one of
the ants said: "O ye ants get into your habitations lest Solomon
and his hosts crush you (under foot) without knowing it ."
19. So he smiled amused at her speech; and he said: "O my Lord!
so order me that I may be grateful for Thy favors which Thou hast
bestowed on me and on my parents and that I may work the
righteousness that will please Thee: and admit me by Thy Grace to
the ranks of Thy righteous Servants."
20. And he took a muster of the Birds; and he said: "Why is it I
see not the Hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?
21. "I will certainly punish him with a severe Penalty or execute
him unless he bring me a clear reason (for absence)."
22. But the Hoopoe tarried not far: he compassed (territory)
which thou hast not compassed and I have come to thee from Saba
with tidings true
23. "I found (there) a woman ruling over them and provided with
every requisite; and she has a magnificent throne
24. "I found her and her people worshipping the sun besides
Allah: Satan has made their deeds seem pleasing in their eyes and
has kept them away from the Path so they receive no guidance
25. "(Kept them away from the Path) that they should not worship
Allah Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the
earth and knows what ye hide and what ye reveal
26. "Allah! there is no god but He! Lord of the Throne Supreme!"
27. (Solomon) said: "Soon shall we see whether thou hast told the
truth or lied!
28. "Go thou with this letter of mine and deliver it to them:
then draw back from them and (wait to) see what answer they
return"
29. (The Queen) said: "Ye chiefs! here is delivered to me a
letter worthy of respect
30. "It is from Solomon and is (as follows): `In the name of
Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
31. " `Be ye not arrogant against me but come to me in submission
to the true Religion.' "
32. She said: "Ye chiefs! advise me in (this) my affair: no
affair have I decided except in your presence."
33. They said: "We are endued with strength and given to vehement
war: but the command is with thee; so consider what thou wilt
command."
34. She said: "Kings when they enter a country despoil it and
make the noblesty of its people its meanest: thus do they behave
35. "But I am going to send him a present and (wait) to see with
what (answer) return (my) ambassadors."
36. How when (the embassy) came to Solomon he said: "Will ye give
me abundance in wealth? But that which Allah has given me is
better than that which He has given you! Nay it is ye who rejoice
in your gift!
37. "Go back to them and be sure we shall come to them with such
hosts as they will never be able to meet: we shall expel them
from there in disgrace and they will feel humbled (indeed)."
38. He said (to his own men): "Ye Chiefs! which of you can bring
me her throne before they come to me in submission?"
39. Said an Ifrit of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee before
thou rise from thy Council: indeed I have full strength for the
purpose and may be trusted."
40. Said one who had knowledge of the Book: "I will bring it to
thee within the twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it
placed firmly before him he said: "This is by the grace of my
Lord! to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! And if any
is grateful truly his gratitude is (a gain) for his own soul; but
if any is ungrateful truly my Lord is Free of All Needs Supreme
in Honor!"
41. He said: "Transform her throne out of all recognition by her:
let us see whether she is guided (to the truth) or is one of
those who receive no guidance."
42. So when she arrived she was asked "Is this thy throne?" She
said "It was just like this; and knowledge was bestowed on us in
advance of this and we have submitted to Allah (in Islam)."
43. And he diverted her from the worship of others besides Allah:
for she was (sprung) of a people that had no faith
44. She was asked to enter that lofty Palace: but when she saw it
she thought it was a lake of water and she (tucked up her skirts)
uncovering her legs. He said. "This is but a palace paved smooth
with slabs of glass." She said: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged
my soul: I do (now) submit (in Islam) with Solomon to the Lord of
the Worlds."
45. We sent (aforetime) to the Thamud their brother Salih saying
"Serve Allah": but behold they became two factions quarrelling
with each other
46. He said: "O my people! why ask ye to hasten on the evil in
preference to the good? If only ye ask Allah for forgiveness ye
may hope to receive mercy."
47. They said: "I'll omen do we augur from thee and those that
are with thee." He said: "Your ill omen is with Allah; yea ye are
a people under trial."
48. There were in the City nine men of a family who made mischief
in the land and would not reform
49. They said: "Swear a mutual oath by Allah that we shall make a
secret night attack on him and his people and that we shall then
say to his heir (when he seeks vengeance): `We were not present
at the slaughter of his people and we are positively telling the
truth.' "
50. They plotted and planned but We too planned even while they
perceived it not
51. Then see what was the end of their plot! this that we
destroyed them and their people all (of them)
52. Now such were their houses in utter ruin because they
practiced wrong doing Verily in this is a Sign for people of
knowledge
53. And We saved those who believed and practiced righteousness
54. We also sent Lut (as an apostle): behold he said to his
people "Do ye do what is shameful though ye see (its iniquity)?
55. "Would ye really approach men in your lusts rather than
women? Nay ye are a people (grossly) ignorant!"
56. But his people gave no other answer but this: they said
"Drive out the followers of Lut from your city: these are indeed
men who want to be clean and pure!"
57. But We saved him and his family except his wife: her We
destined to be of those who lagged behind
58. And We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): and evil
was the shower on those who were admonished (but heeded not)!
59. Say: Praise be to Allah and Peace on His servants whom He has
chosen (for his Message). (Who) is better? Allah or the false
gods they associate with Him?
60. Or who has created the heaven and the earth and who sends you
down rain from the sky? Yea with it We cause to grow well-planted
orchards full of beauty and delight: it is not in your power to
cause the growth of the trees in them. (Can there be another) god
besides Allah? Nay they are a people who swerve from justice
61. Or who has made the earth firm to live in; made rivers in its
midst; set thereon mountains immovable; and made a separating bar
between the two bodies of flowing water? (Can there be another)
god besides Allah? Nay most of them know not
62. Or who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him
and who relieves its suffering and makes you (mankind) inheritors
of the earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Little it
is that ye heed!
63. Or who guides you through the depths of darkness on land and
sea and who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings going
before His mercy? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? high
is Allah above what they associate with Him!
64. Or who originates Creation then repeats it and who gives you
sustenance from heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god
besides Allah? Say "Bring forth your argument if ye are telling
the truth!"
65. Say: None in the heavens or on earth except Allah knows what
is hidden: nor can they perceive when they shall be raised up
(for Judgment)
66. Still less can their knowledge comprehend the Hereafter: nay
they are in doubt and uncertainty thereanent; nay they are blind
thereunto!
67. The Unbelievers say: "What! when we become dust we and our
fathers- -shall we really be raised (from the dead)?
68. "It is true we were promised this we and our fathers before
(us): these are nothing but tales of the ancients."
69. Say: "Go ye through the earth and see what has been the end
of those guilty (of sin)."
70. But grieve not over them nor distress thyself because of
their plots
71. They also say: "When will this promise (come to pass)? (Say)
if ye are truthful."
72. Say: "It may be that some of the events which ye wish to
hasten on may be (close) in your pursuit!"
73. But verily thy Lord is full of grace to mankind: yet most of
them are ungrateful
74. And verily thy Lord knoweth all that their hearts do hide as
well as all that they reveal
75. Nor is there aught of the Unseen in heaven or earth but is
(recorded) in a clear record
76. Verily this Qur'an doth explain to the Children of Israel
most of the matters in which they disagree
77. And it certainly is a Guide and Mercy to those who believe
78. Verily thy Lord will decide between them by His Decree: and
He is Exalted in Might All-Knowing
79. So put thy trust in Allah: for thou art on (the Path of)
manifest Truth
80. Truly thou canst not cause the Dead to listen nor canst thou
cause the Deaf to hear the call (especially) when they turn back
in retreat
81. Nor canst thou be a guide to the Blind (to prevent them) from
straying; only those wilt thou get to listen who believe in Our
Signs and they will bow in Islam
82. And when the Word is fulfilled against them (the unjust) We
shall produce from the earth a beast to (face) them: he will
speak to them for that mankind did not believe with assurance in
our Signs
83. One Day We shall gather together from every people a troop of
those who reject Our Signs and they shall be kept in ranks
84. Until when they come (before the Judgment-Seat) Allah will
say: "Did ye reject My Signs though ye comprehended them not in
knowledge or what was it ye did?"
85. And the Word will be fulfilled against them because of their
wrongdoing and they will be unable to speak (in plea)
86. See they not that We have made the Night for them to rest in
and the Day to give them light? Verily in this are Signs for any
people that believe!
87. And the Day that the Trumpet will be sounded then will be
smitten with terror those who are in the heavens and those who
are on earth except such as Allah will please (to exempt): and
all shall come to His (Presence) as beings conscious of their
lowliness
88. Thou seest the mountains and thinkest them firmly fixed: but
they shall pass away as the clouds pass away: (such is) the
artistry of Allah Who disposes of all things in perfect order:
for He is well- acquainted with all that ye do
89. If any do good good will (accrue) to them therefrom; and they
will be secure from terror that Day
90. And if any do evil their faces will be thrown headlong into
the Fire: "Do ye receive a reward other than that which ye have
earned by your deeds?"
91. For me I have been commanded to serve the Lord of this City
Him Who has sanctified it and to Whom (belong) all things: and I
am commanded to be of those who bow in Islam to Allah's Will
92. And to rehearse the Qur'an: and if any accept guidance they
do it for the good of their own souls and if any stray say: "I am
only a Warner."
93. And say: "Praise be to Allah Who will soon show you His Signs
so that ye shall know them"; and thy Lord is not unmindful of all
that ye do 




#28. Qasa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ta Sin Mim.
2. These are Verses of the Book that makes (things) clear
3. We rehearse to thee some of the story of Moses and Pharaoh in
Truth for people who believe
4. Truly Pharaoh elated himself in the land and broke up its
people into sections depressing a small group among them: their
sons he slew but he kept alive their females: for he was indeed a
maker of mischief
5. And We wished to be gracious to those who were being depressed
in the land to make them leaders (in faith) and make them heirs
6. To establish a firm place for them in the land and to show
Pharaoh Haman  and their hosts at their hands the very things
against which they were taking precautions
7. So We sent this inspiration to the mother of Moses: "Suckle
(thy child) but when thou hast fears about him cast him into the
river but fear not nor grieve: for We shall restore him to thee
and We shall make him one of Our apostles."
8. Then the people of Pharaoh picked him up (from the river): (it
was intended that (Moses) should be to them an adversary and a
cause of sorrow: for Pharaoh and Haman and (all) their hosts were
men of sin
9. The wife of Pharaoh said: "(Here is) a joy of the eye for me
and for thee:slay him not. It may be that he will be of use to us
or we may adopt him as a son." And they perceived not (what they
were doing)!
10. But there came to be a void in the heart of the mother of
Moses: she was going almost to disclose his (case) had We not
strengthened her heart (with faith) so that she might remain a
(firm) believer
11. And she said to the sister of (Moses) "Follow him." So she
(the sister) watched him in the character of a stranger and they
knew not
12. And We ordained that he refused suck at first until (his
sister came up and) said: "Shall I point out to you the people of
a house that will nourish and bring him up for you and be
sincerely attached to him?"
13. Thus did We restore him to his mother that her eye might be
comforted that she might not grieve and that she might know that
the promise of Allah is true: but most of them do not understand
14. When he reached full age and was firmly established (in life)
We bestowed on him wisdom and knowledge: for thus do We reward
those who do good
15. And he entered the City at a time when its people were not
watching: and he found there two men fighting one of his own
religion and the other of his foes. Now the man of his own
religion appealed to him against his foe and Moses struck him
with his fist and made an end of him. He said: "This is a work of
Evil (Satan): for he is an enemy that manifestly misleads!"
16. He prayed: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul! Do Thou
then forgive  me!" So (Allah) forgave him: for He is the
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.
17. He said: "O my Lord! for that Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace on
me never shall I be a help to those who sin!"
18. So he saw the morning in the City looking about in a state of
fear when behold the man who had the day before sought his help
called aloud for his  help (again). Moses said to him: "Thou art
truly it is clear a  quarrelsome fellow!"
19. Then when he decided to lay hold of the man who was an enemy
to both of them that man said: "O Moses! is it thy intention to
slay me as thou slewest a man yesterday? Thy intention is none
other than to become a powerful violent man in the land and not
to be one who sets things right!"
20. And there came a man running from the furthest end of the
City. He said: "O Moses! the Chiefs are taking counsel together
about thee to slay thee: so get thee away for I do give thee
sincere advice."
21. He therefore got away therefrom looking about in a state of
fear. He prayed: "O my Lord! save me from people given to
wrongdoing."
22. Then when he turned his face towards (the land of) Madyan he
said: "I do hope that my Lord will show me the smooth and
straight Path."
23. And when he arrived at the watering (place) in Madyan he
found there a group of men watering (their flocks) and besides
them he found two women who were keeping back (their flocks). He
said: "What is the matter with you?" They said: "We cannot water
(our flocks) until the shepherds take back (their flocks): and
our father is a very old man."
24. So he watered (their flocks) for them; then he turned back to
the shade and said: "O my Lord! truly am I in (desperate) need of
any good that thou dost send me!"
25. Afterwards one of the (damsels) came (back) to him walking
bashfully. She said: "My father invites thee that he may reward
thee for having watered (our flocks) for us." So when he came to
him and narrated the story he said: "Fear thou not: (well) hast
thou escaped from unjust people."
26. Said one of the (damsels): "O my (dear) father! engage him on
wages: truly the best of men for thee to employ is the (man) who
is strong and trusty"
27. He said: "I intended to wed one of these my daughters to thee
on condition that thou serve me for eight years; but if thou
complete ten years it will be (grace) from thee. But I intend not
to place thee under a difficulty: thou wilt find me indeed if
Allah wills one of the righteous."
28. He said: "Be that (the agreement) between me and thee:
whichever of the two terms I fulfil let there be no ill-will to
me. Be Allah a witness to what we say."
29. Now when Moses had fulfilled the term and was travelling with
his family he perceived a fire in the direction of Mount Tur. He
said to his family:"Tarry ye; I perceive a fire; I hope to bring
you from there some information or a burning firebrand that ye
may warm yourselves."
30. But when he came to the (Fire) a voice was heard from the
right bank of the valley from a tree in hallowed ground: "O
Moses! verily I am Allah the Lord of the Worlds
31. "Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it moving (of
its own accord as if it had been a snake He turned back in
retreat and retraced not his steps: "O Moses!" (It was said)
"draw near and fear not: for thou art of those who are secure
32. "Move thy hand into thy bosom and it will come forth white
without stain (or harm) and draw thy hand close to thy side (to
guard) against fear. Those are the two credentials from thy Lord
to Pharaoh and his Chiefs: for truly they are a people rebellious
and wicked."
33. He said: "O my Lord! I have slain a man among them and I fear
lest they slay me
34. "And my brother Aaron he is more eloquent in speech than I:
so send him with me as a helper to confirm (and strengthen) me;
for I fear that they may accuse me of falsehood."
35. He said: "We will certainly strengthen thy arm through thy
brother and invest you both with authority so they shall not be
able to touch you: with Our Signs shall ye triumph you two as
well as those who follow you."
36. When Moses came to them with Our Clear Signs they said: "This
is nothing but sorcery faked up: never did we hear the like among
our fathers of old!"
37. Moses said: "My Lord knows best who it is that comes with
guidance from Him and whose End will be best in the Hereafter:
certain it is that the wrongdoers will not prosper."
38. Pharaoh said: "O Chiefs! no god do I know for you but myself:
therefore Haman! light me a (kiln to bake bricks) out of clay and
build me a lofty palace that I may mount up to the god of Moses:
but as far as I am concerned I think (Moses) is a liar!"
39. And he was arrogant and insolent in the land beyond reason he
and his hosts: they thought that they would not have to return to
Us!
40. So We seized him and his hosts and We flung them into the
sea: now behold what was the End of those who did wrong!
41. And We made them (but) leaders inviting to the Fire; and on
the Day of Judgment no help shall they find
42. In this world We made a Curse to follow them: and on the Day
of Judgment they will be among the loathed (and despised)
43. We did reveal to Moses the Book after We had destroyed the
earlier generations (to give) Insight to men and Guidance and
Mercy that they might receive admonition
44. Thou wast not on the Western Side when We decreed the
commission to Moses nor wast thou a witness (of those events)
45. But We raised up (new) generations and long were the ages
that passed over them; but thou wast not a dweller among the
people of Madyan rehearsing Our Signs to them; but it is We Who
send apostles (with inspiration)
46. Nor wast thou at the side of (the Mountain of) Tur when We
called (to Moses) Yet (art thou sent) as a Mercy from thy Lord to
give warning to a people to whom no warner had come before thee:
in order that they may receive admonition
47. If (We had) not (sent thee to the Quraish) in case a calamity
should seize them for (the deeds) that their hands have sent
forth they might say: "Our Lord! why didst Thou not send us an
apostle? We should then have followed the Signs and been amongst
those who believe!"
48. But (now) when the Truth has come to them from Ourselves they
say "Why are not (Signs) sent to him like those which were sent
to Moses?" Do they not then reject (the Signs) which were
formerly sent to Moses? They say: "Two kinds of sorcery each
assisting the other!" And they say: "For us we reject all (such
things)!"
49. Say: "Then bring ye a Book from Allah which is a better Guide
than either of them that I may follow it! (Do) if ye are
truthful!"
50. But if they hearken not to thee know that they only follow
their own lusts: and who is more astray than one who follows his
own lusts devoid of guidance from Allah? For Allah guides not
people given to wrongdoing
51. Now have We caused the word to reach them themselves in order
that they may receive admonition
52. Those to whom We sent the Book before this they do believe in
this  (Revelation)
53. And when it is recited to them they say: "We believe therein
for it is the Truth from our Lord: indeed we have been Muslims
(bowing to Allah's Will) from before this."
54. Twice will they be given their reward for that they have
persevered that they avert Evil with Good and that they spend (in
charity) out of what We have given them
55. And when they hear vain talk they turn away therefrom and
say: "To us our deeds and to you yours; peace be to you: we seek
not the ignorant."
56. It is true thou wilt not be able to guide everyone whom thou
lovest: but Allah guides those whom He will and He knows best
those who receive guidance
57. They say: "If we were to follow the guidance with thee we
should be snatched away from our land." Have We not established
for them a secure Sanctuary to which are brought as tribute
fruits of all kinds? a provision from Ourselves? But most of them
understand not
58. And how many populations We destroyed which exulted in their
life (of ease and plenty)! Now those habitations of theirs after
them are deserted all but a (miserable) few! and We are their
heirs!
59. Nor was thy Lord the one to destroy a population until He had
sent to its Center an apostle rehearsing to them Our Signs: nor
are We going to destroy a population except when its members
practice iniquity
60. The (material) things which ye are given are but the
conveniences of this life and the glitter thereof; but that which
is with Allah is better and more enduring: will ye not then be
wise?
61. Are (these two) alike? one to whom We have made a goodly
promise and who is going to reach its (fulfillment) and one to
whom we have given the good things of this life but who on the
Day of Judgment is to be among those brought up (for punishment)?
62. That Day Allah will call to them and say: "Where are my
`partners'  whom ye imagined (to be such)?"
63. Those against whom the charge will be proved will say: "Our
Lord! these are the ones whom we led astray: we led them astray
as we were astray ourselves: we free ourselves (from them) in Thy
presence! It was not us they worshipped."
64. It will be said (to them): "Call upon your `partners' (for
help)": they will call upon them but they will not listen to
them; and they will see the Penalty (before them); (how they will
wish) `If only they had been open to guidance!'
65. That Day (Allah) will call to them and say: "What was the
answer ye gave to the apostles?"
66. Then the (whole) story that day will seem obscure to them
(like light to the blind) and they will not be able (even) to
question each other
67. But any that (in this life) had repented believed and worked
righteousness will have hopes to be among those who achieve
salvation
68. Thy Lord does create and choose as He pleases: no choice have
they (in the matter): Glory to Allah! and far is He above the
partners they ascribe (to Him)!
69. And thy Lord knows all that their hearts conceal and all that
they reveal
70. And He is Allah: there is no god but He. To him be praise at
the first and at the last: for Him is the Command and to Him
shall ye (all) be brought back
71. Say: see ye? If Allah were to make the Night perpetual over
you to the Day of Judgment what god is there other than Allah who
can give you enlightenment? Will ye not then hearken?
72. Say: see ye? If Allah were to make the Day perpetual over you
to the Day of Judgment what god is there other than Allah who can
give you a Night in, which ye can rest? Will ye not then see?
73. It is out of His Mercy that He has made for you Night and Day
that ye may rest therein and that ye may seek of His Grace and in
;order that ye may be grateful
74. The Day that He will call on them He will say: "Where are My
`partners' whom ye imagined (to be such)?"
75. And from each people shall We draw a witness and We shall
say: "Produce your Proof": then shall they know that the Truth is
in Allah (alone) and the (lies) which they invented will leave
them in the lurch."
76. Qarun was doubtless of the people of Moses; but he acted
insolently towards them: such were the treasures We had bestowed
on him that their very keys would have been a burden to a body of
strong men: Behold his people said to him: "Exult not for Allah
loveth not those who exult (in riches)
77. "But seek with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee
the Home of the Hereafter nor forget thy portion in this world:
but do thou good as Allah has been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those
who do mischief."
78. He said: "This has been given to me because of a certain
knowledge which have." Did he not know that Allah had destroyed
before him (whole) generations which were superior to him in
strength and greater in amount (of riches) they had collected? 
But the wicked are not called (immediately) to account for their
sins
79. So he went forth among his people in the (pride of his
worldly) glitter. Said those whose aim is the Life of this World:
"Oh that we had the like of what Qarun has got! For he is truly a
lord of mighty good fortune."
80. But those who had been granted (true) knowledge said: "Alas
for you! the reward of Allah (in the Hereafter) is best for those
who believe and work righteousness: but this none shall attain
save those who steadfastly persevere (in good)."
81. Then We caused the earth to swallow him up and his house; and
he had not (the least little) party to help him against Allah nor
could he defend himself
82. And those who had envied his position the day before began to
say on the morrow: "Ah! it is indeed Allah Who enlarges the
provision or restricts it to any of His servants He pleases!  Had
it not been that Allah was gracious to us He could have caused
the earth to swallow us up! Ah! those who reject Allah will
assuredly never prosper."
83. That House of the Hereafter We shall give to those who intend
not high-handedness or mischief on earth: and the End is (best)
for the righteous
84. If any does good the reward to him is better than his deed;
but if any does evil the doers of evil are only punished (to the
extent) of their deeds
85. Verily He Who ordained the Qur'an for thee will bring thee
back to the Place of Return. Say: "My Lord knows best who it is
that brings true guidance and who is in manifest error."
86. And thou hadst not expected that the Book would be sent to
thee except as a Mercy from thy Lord: therefore lend not thou
support in any way to those! who reject (Allah's Message)
87. And let nothing keep thee back from the Signs of Allah after
they have been revealed to thee: and invite (men) to thy Lord and
be not of the company of those who join gods with Allah 
88. And call not besides Allah on another god. There is no god
but He. Everything (that exists) will perish except His own Face.
To him belongs the Command and to him will ye (all) be brought
back




#29. Ankaboot                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif Lam Mim.
2. Do men think that they will be left alone on saying "We
believe" and that they will not be tested?
3. We did test those before them and Allah will certainly know
those who are true from those who are false
4. Do those who practice evil think that they will get the better
of us? Evil is their judgment!
5. For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the
Hereafter let them strive); for the Term (appointed) by Allah is
surely coming: and He  hears and knows (all things) 
6. And if any strive (with might and main) they do so for their
own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from all creation
7. Those who believe and work righteous deeds from them shall We
blot out all evil (that may be) in them and We shall reward them
according to the best of their deeds
8. We have enjoined on man kindness to parents: but if they
(either of them) strive (to force) thee to join with Me (in
worship) anything of which thou hast no knowledge obey them not.
Ye have (all) to return to Me and I will tell you (the truth) of
all that ye did
9. And those who believe and work righteous deeds them shall We
admit to the company of the Righteous
10. Then there are among men such as say "We believe in Allah";
but when they suffer affliction in (the cause of) Allah they
treat men's oppression as if it were the Wrath of Allah! and if
help comes (to thee) from thy Lord they are sure to say "We have
(always) been with you!" Does not Allah know best all that is in
the hearts of all Creation?
11. And Allah most certainly knows those who believe and as
certainly those who are Hypocrites
12. And the Unbelievers say to those who believe: "Follow our
path and we will bear (the consequences) of your faults." Never
in the least will they bear) their faults: in fact they are
liars!
13. They will bear their own burdens and (other) burdens along
with their own and on the Day of Judgement they will be called to
account for their falsehoods
14. We (once) sent Noah to his people and he tarried among them a
thousand years less fifty: but the Deluge overwhelmed them while
they (persisted in) sin
15. But We saved him and the Companions of the Ark and We made
the (Ark) a Sign for all Peoples!
16. And (We also saved) Abraham: Behold he said to his people
"Serve Allah and fear Him: that will be best for you if ye
understand!
17. "For ye do worship idols besides Allah and ye invent
falsehood. The things that ye worship besides Allah have no power
to give you sustenance: then seek ye sustenance from Allah serve
Him and be grateful to Him: to Him will be your return
18. "And if ye reject (the Message) so did generations before
you: and the duty of the apostle is only to preach publicly (and
clearly)."
19. See they not how Allah originates creation then repeats it:
truly that is easy for Allah
20. Say: "Travel through the earth and see how Allah did
originate creation: so will Allah produce a later creation: for
Allah has power over all things
21. "He punishes whom He pleases and He grants mercy to whom He
pleases and towards Him are ye turned
22. "Not on earth nor in heaven will ye be able (fleeing) to
frustrate (His plan) nor have ye besides Allah any protector or
helper."
23. Those who reject the Signs of Allah and the Meeting with Him
(in the Hereafter) it is they who shall despair of My mercy: it
is they who will (suffer) a most grievous Penalty
24. So naught was the answer of (Abraham's) people except that
they said: "Slay him or burn him." But Allah did save him from
the fire: verily in this are Signs for people who believe
25. And He said: "For you ye have taken (for worship) idols
besides Allah out of mutual love and regard between yourselves in
this life; but on the Day of Judgement ye shall disown each other
and curse each other: and your abode will be the Fire and ye
shall have none to help
26. But Lut had faith in Him: he said: "I will leave home for the
sake of my Lord: for He is Exalted in Might and Wise."
27. And We gave (Abraham) Isaac and Jacob and ordained among his
progeny Prophethood and Revelation and We granted him his reward
in this life; and he was in the Hereafter (of the company) of the
Righteous
28. And (remember) Lut; behold he said to his people: "Ye do
commit lewdness such as no people in Creation (ever) committed
before you
29. "Do ye indeed approach men and cut off the highway? And
practice wickedness (even) in your councils?"  But his people
gave no answer but this: they said: "Bring us the Wrath of Allah
if thou tellest the truth."
30. He said: "O my Lord! Help Thou me against people who do
mischief!"
31. When Our Messengers came to Abraham with the good news they
said: "We are indeed going to destroy the people of this
township: for truly they are (addicted to) crime."
32. He said: "But there is Lut there." They said: "Well do we
know who is there: we will certainly save him and his following
except his wife: she is of those who lag behind!"
33. And when Our Messengers came to Lut he was grieved on their
account and felt himself powerless (to protect) them: but they
said "Fear thou not nor grieve: we are (here) to save thee and
thy following except thy wife: she is of those who lag behind
34. "For we are going to bring down on the people of this
township a Punishment from heaven because they have been wickedly
rebellious."
35. And We have left thereof an evident Sign for any people who
(care to) understand
36. To the Madyan (people) (We sent) their brother Shu`aib. Then
he said: "O my people! serve Allah and fear the Last Day: nor
commit evil on the earth with intent to do mischief."
37. But they rejected him: then the mighty Blast seized them and
they lay prostrate in their homes by the morning
38. Remember also the `Ad and the Thamud (people): clearly will
appear to you from (the traces) of their buildings (their fate):
the Evil One made their deeds alluring to them and kept them back
from the Path though they were gifted with Intelligence and Skill
39. (Remember also) Qarun Pharaoh and Haman: there came to them
Moses with Clear Signs but they behaved with insolence on the
earth; yet they could not overreach (Us)
40. Each one of them We seized for his crime: of them against
some We sent a violent tornado (with showers of stones); some
were caught by a (mighty) Blast; some We caused the earth to
swallow up; and some We drowned (in the waters): it was not Allah
Who injured (or oppressed) them: they injured (and oppressed)
their own souls
41. The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is
that of the Spider who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the
flimsiest of houses is the Spider's house if they but knew
42. Verily Allah doth know of (everything) whatever that they
call upon besides Him: and He is Exalted (in power) Wise
43. And such are the Parables We set for mankind but only those
understand them who have Knowledge
44. Allah created the heavens and the earth in true
(proportions): verily in that is a Sign for those who believe
45. Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee and
establish Regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and
unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in
life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do
46. And dispute ye not with the People of the Book except with
means better (than mere disputation) unless it be with those of
them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say "We believe in the
Revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down
to you; Our Allah and your Allah is one; and it is to Him we bow
(in Islam)."
47. And thus (it is) that We have sent down the Book to thee. So
the People of the Book believe therein as also do some of these
(pagan Arabs): and none but Unbelievers reject Our Signs
48. And thou wast not (able) to recite a Book before this (Book
came) nor art thou (able) to transcribe it with thy right hand:
in that case indeed would the talkers of vanities have doubted
49. Nay here are Signs self-evident in the hearts of those
endowed with knowledge: and none but the unjust reject Our Signs
50. Yet they say: "Why are not Signs sent down to him from his
Lord?" Say: "The Signs are indeed with Allah: and I am indeed a
clear Warner."
51. And is it not enough for them that We have sent down to thee
the Book which is rehearsed to them? Verily in it is Mercy and
Reminder to those who believe
52. Say: "Enough is Allah for a Witness between me and you: He
knows what is in the heavens and on earth. And it is those who
believe in vanities and reject Allah that will perish (in the
end)."
53. They ask thee to hasten on the Punishment (for them): had it
not been for a term (of respite) appointed the Punishment would
certainly have come to them: and it will certainly reach them of
a sudden while they perceive not!
54. They ask thee to hasten on the Punishment but of a surety
Hell will encompass the rejecters of Faith!
55. On the Day that the Punishment shall cover them from above
them and from below them and (a Voice) shall say: "Taste ye (the
fruits) of your deeds!"
56. O My servants who believe! truly spacious is My Earth:
therefore serve ye Me (and Me alone)!
57. Every soul shall have a taste of death: in the end to Us
shall ye be brought back
58. But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness to them
shall We give a Home in Heaven lofty mansions beneath which flow
rivers to dwell therein for aye; an excellent reward for those
who do (good)!
59. Those who persevere in patience and put their trust in their
Lord and Cherisher
60. How many are the creatures that carry not their own
sustenance? It is Allah Who feeds (both) them and you: for He
hears and knows (all things)
61. If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and the
earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to His Law); they will
certainly reply "Allah." How are they then deluded away (from the
truth)?
62. Allah enlarges the sustenance (which He gives) to whichever
of His servants He pleases; and He (similarly) grants by (strict)
measure (as He pleases): for Allah has full knowledge of all
things
63. And if indeed thou ask them who it is that sends down rain
from the sky and gives life therewith to the earth after its
death they will certainly reply "Allah!"  Say "Praise be to
Allah!"  But most of them understand not
64. What is the life of this world but amusement and play? But
verily the Home in the Hereafter that is life indeed if they but
knew
65. Now if they embark on a boat they call on Allah making their
devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but when He had
delivered them safely to (dry) land Behold they give a share (of
their worship to others)!
66. Disdaining ungratefully Our gifts and giving themselves up to
(worldly) enjoyment! But soon will they know
67. Do they not then see that We have made a Sanctuary secure and
that men are being snatched away from all around them? Then do
they believe in that which is vain and reject the Grace of Allah?
68. And who does more wrong than he who invents a lie against
Allah or rejects the Truth when it reaches Him? Is there not a
home in Hell for those who reject Faith?
69. And those who strive in Our (Cause) We will certainly guide
them to Our Paths: for verily Allah is with those who do right.




#30. Rum                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif Lam Mim.
2. The Roman Empire has been defeated
3. In a land close by; but they (even) after (this) defeat of
theirs will soon  be victorious
4. Within a few years. With Allah is the Decision in the Past and
in the Future: on that Day shall the Believers rejoice
5. With the help of Allah. He helps whom He will and He is
Exalted in Might Most Merciful
6. (It is) the promise of Allah. Never does Allah depart from His
promise: but most men understand not
7. They know but the outer (things) in the life of this world:
but of the End of things they are heedless
8. Do they not reflect in their own minds? Not but for just ends
and for a term appointed did Allah create the heavens and the
earth and all between them: yet are there truly many among men
who deny the meeting with their Lord (at the Resurrection)!
9. Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the End
of those before them? They were superior to them in strength:
they tilled the soil and populated it in greater numbers than
these have done: there came to them their apostles with Clear
(Signs) (which they rejected to their own destruction): it was
not Allah Who wronged them but they wronged their own souls
10. In the long run evil in the extreme will be the End of those
who do evil for that they rejected the Signs of Allah and held
them up to ridicule
11. It is Allah Who begins (the process of) creation; then
repeats it; then  shall ye be brought back to Him
12. On the Day that the Hour will be established the guilty will
be struck dumb with despair
13. No intercessor will they have among their "Partners" and they
will (themselves) reject their "Partners."
14. On the Day that the Hour will be established that Day shall
(all men) be sorted out
15. Then those who have believed and worked righteous deeds shall
be made happy in a Mead of Delight
16. And those who have rejected Faith and falsely denied Our
Signs and the meeting of the Hereafter such shall be brought
forth to Punishment
17. So (give) glory to Allah when ye reach eventide and when ye
rise in the morning
18. Yea To Him be praise in the heavens and on earth; and in the
late afternoon and when the day begins to decline
19. It is He Who brings out the living from the dead and brings
out the dead from the living and Who gives life to the earth
after it is dead: and thus, shall ye be brought out (from the
dead)
20. Among His Signs is this that He created you from dust; and
then Behold ye are men scattered (far and wide)!
21. And among His Signs is this that He created for you mates
from among yourselves that ye may dwell in tranquillity with them
and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts); verily in
that are Signs for those who reflect
22. And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the
earth and the variations in your languages and your colors:
verily in that are Signs forg those who know
23. And among His Signs is the sleep that ye take by night and by
day and the quest that ye (make for livelihood) out of His
Bounty: verily in that are Signs for those who hearken
24. And among His Signs He shows you the lightning by way both of
fear and of hope and He sends down rain from the sky and with it
gives life to the earth after it is dead: verily in that are
Signs for those who are wise
25. And among His Signs is this that heaven and earth stand by
His Command then when He calls you by a single call from the
earth behold ye (straightway) come forth
26. To Him belongs every being that is in the heavens and on
earth: all are devoutly obedient to Him
27. It is He Who begins (the process of) creation; then repeats
it; and for Him it is most easy. To Him belongs the loftiest
similitude (We can think of) in the heavens and the earth: for He
is Exalted in Might Full of Wisdom
28. He does propound to you a similitude from your own
(experience): do ye have partners among those whom your right
hands possess to share as equals in the wealth We have bestowed
on you? Do ye fear them as ye fear each other? Thus do We explain
the Signs in detail to a people that understand
29. Nay the wrong-doers (merely) fellow their own lusts being
devoid of knowledge. But who will guide those whom Allah leaves
astray? To them there will be no helpers
30. So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the Faith:
(Establish) Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on which
He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the work
(wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion: but most among
mankind understand not
31. Turn ye back in repentance to Him and fear Him: establish
regular prayers and be not ye among those who join gods with
Allah,
32. Those who split up their Religion and become (mere) Sects
each party rejoicing in that which is with itself!
33. When trouble touches men they cry to their Lord turning back
to Him in repentance: but when He gives them a taste of Mercy as
from Himself behold some of them pay part-worship to other gods
besides their Lord
34. (As if) to show their ingratitude for the (favors) We have
bestowed on them! Then enjoy (your brief day); but soon will ye
know (your folly)
35. Or have We sent down authority to them which points out to
them the things to which they pay part-worship?
36. When We give men a taste of Mercy they exult thereat: and
when some evil afflicts them because of what their (own) hands
have sent forth behold they are in despair!
37. See they not that Allah enlarges the provision and restricts
it to whomsoever He pleases? Verily in that are Signs for those
who believe
38. So give what is due to kindred the needy and the wayfarer.
That is best for those who seek the Countenance of Allah and it
is they who will prosper
39. That which ye lay out for increase through the property of
(other) people will have no increase with Allah: but that which
ye lay out for charity seeking the Countenance of Allah (will
increase): it is these who will get a recompense multiplied
40. It is Allah Who has created you: further He has provided for
your sustenance; then He will cause you to die; and again He will
give you life. Are there any of your (false) "Partners" who can
do any single one of these things? Glory to Him! and High is He
above the partners they attribute (to Him)!
41. Mischief has appeared on land and sea because of (the meed)
that the hands of men have earned that (Allah) may give them a
taste of some of their deeds: in order that they may turn back
(from Evil)
42. Say: "Travel through the earth and see what was the End of
those before (you): most of them worshipped others besides
Allah."
43. But set thou thy face to the right Religion before there come
from Allah the Day which there is no chance of averting: on that
Day shall men be divided (in two)
44. Those who reject Faith will suffer from that rejection: and
those who work righteousness will spread their couch (of repose)
for themselves (in heaven):
45. That He may reward those who believe and work righteous deeds
out of His Bounty: for He loves not those who reject Faith
46. Among His Signs is this that He sends the Winds as heralds of
Glad Tiding giving you a taste of His (Grace and) Mercy that the
ships may sail (majestically) by His Command and that ye may seek
of His Bounty: in order that ye may be grateful
47. We did indeed send before thee apostles to their (respective)
peoples and they came to them with Clear Signs: then to those who
transgressed We meted out Retribution: and it was due from us to
aid those who believed
48. It is Allah Who sends the Winds and they raise the Clouds:
then does He spread them in the sky as He wills and break them
into fragments until thou seest rain-drops issue from the midst
thereof: then when He has made them reach such of his servants as
He wills behold they do rejoice!
49. Even though before they received (the rain) just before this
they were  dumb with despair!
50. Then contemplate (O man!) the memorials of Allah's Mercy! How
He gives life to the earth after its death: verily the Same will
give life to the men who are dead: for He has power over all
things
51. And if We (but) send a Wind from which they see (their tilth)
turn yellow behold they become thereafter ungrateful
(Unbelievers)!
52. So verily thou canst not make the dead to hear nor canst thou
make the deaf to hear the call when they show their backs and
turn away
53. Nor canst thou lead back the blind from their straying: only
those wilt thou make to hear who believe in Our Signs and submit
(their wills in Islam)
54. It is Allah Who created you in a state of (helpless) weakness
then gave (you) strength after weakness then after strength give
(you) weakness and a hoary head: He creates as He wills and it is
He Who has all knowledge and power
55. On the Day that the Hour (of reckoning) will be established
the transgressors will swear that they tarried not but an hour:
thus were they used to being deluded!
56. But those endued with knowledge and faith will say: "Indeed
ye did tarry within Allah's Decree to the Day of Resurrection and
this is the Day of Resurrection: but ye ye were not aware!"
57. So on that Day no excuse of theirs will avail the
Transgressors nor will they be invited (then) to seek grace (by
repentance)
58. Verily We have propounded for men in this Qur'an every kind
of Parable; but if thou bring to them any Sign the Unbelievers
are sure to say "Ye do nothing but talk vanities."
59. Thus does Allah seal up the hearts of those who understand
not
60. So patiently persevere: for verily the promise of Allah is
true: nor let those shake thy firmness who have (themselves) no
certainty of faith




#31. Lukmaan                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif Lam Mim.
2. These are Verses of the Wise Book,
3. A Guide and a Mercy to the Doers of Good,
4. Those who establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity
and have (in their hearts) the assurance of the Hereafter
5. These are on (true) guidance from their Lord; and these are
the ones who will prosper
6. But there are among men those who purchase idle tales without
knowledge (or meaning) to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah
and throw ridicule (on the Path): for such there will be a
humiliating Penalty
7. When Our Signs are rehearsed to such a one he turns away in
arrogance as if he heard them not as if there were deafness in
both his ears: announce to him a grievous Penalty
8. For those who believe and work righteous deeds there will be
Gardens of Bliss
9. To dwell therein. The promise of Allah is true: and He is
Exalted in power Wise
10. He created the heavens without any pillars that ye can see;
He set on the earth mountains standing firm lest it should shake
with you; and He scattered through it beasts of all kinds. We
send down rain from the sky and produce on the earth every kind
of noble creature in pairs
11. Such is the Creation of Allah: now show Me what is there that
others besides Him have created: nay but the Transgressors are in
manifest error
12. We bestowed (in the past) wisdom on Luqman: "Show (thy)
gratitude to Allah." Any who is (so) grateful does so to the
profit of his own soul: but if any is ungrateful verily Allah is
free of all wants worthy of all praise
13. Behold Luqman said to his son by way of instruction: "O my
son! Join not in worship (others) with Allah: for false worship
is indeed the highest wrong-doing."
14. And We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his parents: in
travail upon travail did his mother bear him and in years twain
was his weaning: (hear the command) "Show gratitude to Me and to
thy parents: to Me is (thy final) Goal
15. "But if they strive to make the join in worship with Me
things of which thou hast no knowledge obey them not; Yet bear
them company in this life with justice (and consideration) and
follow the way of those who turn to Me (in love): in the End the
return of you all is to Me and I will tell you the truth (and
meaning) of all that ye did."
16. "O my son!" (said Luqman) "If there be (but) the weight of a
mustard- seed and it were (hidden) in a rock or (anywhere) in the
heavens or on earth Allah will bring it forth: for Allah
understands the finest mysteries (and) is well-acquainted (with
them)
17. "O my son! establish regular prayer enjoin what is just and
forbid what is wrong: and bear with patient constancy whatever
betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct
of) affairs
18. "And swell not thy cheek (for pride) at men nor walk in
insolence through the earth; for Allah loveth not any arrogant
boaster
19. "And be moderate in thy pace and lower thy voice; for the
harshest of sounds without doubt is the braying of the ass."
20. Do ye not see that Allah has subjected to your (use) all
things in the heavens and on earth and has made His bounties flow
to you in exceeding measure (both) seen and unseen? Yet there are
among men those who dispute about Allah without knowledge and
without guidance and without a Book to enlighten them!
21. When they are told to follow the (revelation) that Allah has
sent down they say: "Nay we shall follow the ways that we found
our fathers (following)." What! even if it is Satan beckoning
them to the Penalty of the (Blazing) Fire!
22. Whoever submits his whole self to Allah and is a doer of good
has grasped indeed the most trustworthy hand-hold: and with Allah
rests the End and Decision of (all) affairs
23. But if any reject Faith let not his rejection grieve thee: to
Us is their return and We shall tell them the truth of their
deeds: for Allah knows well all that is in (men's) hearts
24. We grant them their pleasure for a little while: in the end
shall We drive them to a chastisement unrelenting
25. If thou ask them who it is that created the heavens and the
earth they will certainly say "Allah." Say: "Praise be to Allah!"
But most of them understand not
26. To Allah belong all things in heaven and earth: verily Allah
is He (that is) free of all wants worthy of all praise
27. And if all the trees on earth were pens and the Ocean (were
ink) with seven Oceans behind it to add to its (supply) yet would
not the Words of Allah be exhausted (in the writing): for Allah
is Exalted in power Full of Wisdom
28. And your creation or your resurrection is in no wise but as
an individual soul: for Allah is He Who hears and sees (all
things)
29. Seest thou not that Allah merges Night into Day and He merges
Day into Night; that He has subjected the sun and the moon (to
His Law) each running its course for a term appointed: and that
Allah is well acquainted with all that ye do?
30. That is because Allah is the (only) Reality and because
whatever else they invoke besides Him is Falsehood; and because
Allah He is the Most High Most Great
31. Seest thou not that the ships sail through the Ocean by the
grace of Allah? That He may show you of His Signs? Verily in this
are Signs for all who constantly persevere and give thanks
32. When a wave covers them like the canopy (of clouds) they call
to Allah offering Him sincere devotion. But when He has delivered
them safely to land there are among them those that halt between
(right and wrong). But none reject Our Signs except only a
perfidious ungrateful (wretch)!
33. O mankind! do your duty to your Lord and fear (the coming of)
a Day when no father can avail aught for his son nor a son avail
aught for his father. Verily the promise of Allah is true: let
not then this present life deceive you nor let the Chief Deceiver
deceive you about Allah
34. Verily the knowledge of the Hour is with Allah (alone). It is
He Who sends down rain and He Who knows what is in the wombs. Nor
does anyone know what it is that he will earn on the morrow: nor
does anyone know in what land he is to die. Verily with Allah is
full knowledge and He is acquainted (with all things)




#32. Sajda                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Alif  Lam  Mim.
2. (This is) the revelation of the Book in which there is no
doubt from the Lord of the Worlds

3. Or do they say "He has forged it"? Nay it is the Truth from
the Lord that thou mayest admonish a people to whom no warner has
come before thee: in order that they may receive guidance
4. It is Allah Who has created the heavens and the earth and all
between them in six Days and is firmly established on the Throne
(of authority): ye have none besides Him to protect or intercede
(for you): will ye not then receive admonition?
5. He rules (all) affairs from the heavens to the earth: in the
end will (all affairs) go up to Him on a Day the space whereof
will be (as) a thousand years of your reckoning
6. Such as He the knower of all things hidden and open the
Exalted (in power) the Merciful;
7. He Who has made everything which He has created most Good. He
began the creation of man with (nothing more than) clay
8. And made his progeny from a quintessence of the nature of a
fluid despised
9. But He fashioned him in due proportion and breathed into him
something of His spirit. And He gave you (the faculties of)
hearing and sight and feeling (and understanding): little thanks
do ye give!
10. And they say: "What! when we lie hidden and lost in the earth
shall we indeed be in a creation renewed?" Nay they deny the
meeting with their Lord!
11. Say: "The Angel of Death put in charge of you will (duly)
take your souls then shall ye be brought back to your Lord."
12. If only thou couldst see when the guilty ones will bend low
their heads before their Lord (saying:) "Our Lord! We have seen
and we have heard: now then send us back (to the world): we will
work righteousness: for we do indeed (now) believe."
13. If We had so willed We could certainly have brought every
soul its true guidance: but the Word from Me will come true. "I
will fill Hell with Jinns and men all together."
14. "Taste ye then for ye forgot the meeting of this day of yours
and We too will forget you taste ye the Penalty of Eternity for
your (evil) deeds!"
15. Only those believe in Our Signs who when they are recited to
them fall down in adoration and celebrate the praises of their
Lord nor are they (ever) puffed up with pride
16. Their limbs do forsake their beds of sleep the while they
call on their Lord in Fear and Hope: and they spend (in charity)
out of the sustenance which We have bestowed on them
17. Now no person knows what delights of the eye are kept hidden
(in reserve) for them as a reward for their (good) Deeds
18. Is then the man who believes no better than the man who is
rebellious and wicked? No equal are they
19. For those who believe and do righteous deeds are Gardens as
hospitable homes for their (good) deeds
20. As to those who are rebellious and wicked their abode will be
the Fire  every time they wish to get away therefrom they will be
forced thereinto and it will be said to them: "taste ye the
Penalty of the Fire the which ye were wont to reject as false
21. And indeed We will make them taste of the Penalty of this
(life) prior to the supreme Penalty in order that they may
(repent and) return
22. And who does more wrong than one to whom are recited the
Signs of his Lord and who then turns away therefrom? Verily from
those who transgress We shall exact (Due) Retribution
23. We did indeed aforetime give the Book to Moses: be not then
in doubt of its reaching (thee): and We made it a guide to the
Children of Israel
24. And We appointed from among them Leaders giving guidance
under Our command so long as they persevered with patience and
continued to have faith in Our Signs
25. Verily thy Lord will judge between them on the Day of
Judgement in the matters wherein they differ (among themselves)
26. Does it not teach them a lesson how many generations We
destroyed before them in whose dwellings they (now) go to and
fro? Verily in that are Signs: do they not then listen?
27. And do they not see that We do drive Rain to parched soil
(bare of herbage) and produce therewith crops providing food for
their cattle and themselves? Have they not the vision?
28. They say: "When will this decision be if ye are telling the
truth?" 
29. Say: "On the Day of Decision no profit will it be to
Unbelievers if they (then) believe! Nor will they be granted a
respite."
30. So turn away from them and wait: they too are waiting




#33. Ahzab                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. O Prophet! Fear Allah and hearken not to the Unbelievers and
the Hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom
2. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy
Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do
3. And put thy trust in Allah and enough is Allah as a Disposer
of affairs
4. Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body:
nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers:
nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your
(manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the
Truth and He shows the (right) Way.
5. Call them by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in
the sight of Allah but if ye know not their father's (names call
them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no
blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the
intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most
Merciful
6. The Prophet is closer to the Believers than their own selves
and his wives are their mothers. Blood-relations among each other
have closer personal ties in the Decree of Allah than (the
Brotherhood of) Believers and Muhajirs: nevertheless do ye what
is just to your closest friends: such is the writing in the
Decree (of Allah)
7. And remember We took from the Prophets their Covenant as (We
did) from thee: from Noah Abraham Moses and Jesus the son of
Mary: We took from them a solemn Covenant
8. That (Allah) may question the (Custodians) of Truth concerning
the Truth they (were charged with): and He has prepared for the
Unbelievers a grievous Penalty
9. O ye who believe! Remember the Grace of Allah (bestowed) on
you when there came down on you hosts (to overwhelm you): but We
sent against them a hurricane and force that ye saw not. But
Allah sees (clearly) all that ye do
10. Behold! they came on you from above you and from below you
and behold the eyes became dim and the hearts gaped up to the
throats and ye imagined various (vain) thoughts about Allah!
11. In that situation were the Believers tried: they were shaken
as by a tremendous shaking
12. And behold! the Hypocrites and those in whose hearts is a
disease (even) say: "Allah and His Apostle promised us nothing
but delusion!"
13. Behold! a party among them said: "Ye men of Yathrib! Ye
cannot stand (the attack)! Therefore go back!" and a band of them
ask for leave of the Prophet saying "Truly our houses are bare
and exposed" though they were not exposed: they intended nothing
but to run away
14. And if an entry had been effected to them from the sides of
the (City) and they had been incited to sedition they would
certainly have brought it to pass with none but a brief delay!
15. And yet they had already covenanted with Allah not to turn
their backs and a covenant with Allah must (surely) be answered
for
16. Say: "Running away will not profit you if ye are running away
from death or slaughter; and even if (ye do escape) no more than
a brief (respite) will ye be allowed to enjoy!"
17. Say: "Who is it that can screen you from Allah if it be His
wish to give you Punishment or to give you Mercy?" Nor will they
find for themselves besides Allah any protector or helper
18. Verily Allah knows those among you who keep back (men) and
those who say to their brethren "Come along to us" but come not
to the fight except for just a little while
19. Covetous over you. Then when fear comes thou wilt see them
looking to thee their eyes revolving like (those of) one over
whom hovers death: but when the fear is past they will smite you
with sharp tongues covetous of goods. Such men have no faith and
so Allah has made their deeds of none effect: and that is easy
for Allah
20. They think that the Confederates have not withdrawn; and if
the Confederates should come (again) they would wish they were in
the deserts (wandering) among the Bedouins and seeking news about
you (from a safe distance); and if they were in your midst they
would fight but little
21. Ye have indeed in the Apostle of Allah a beautiful pattern of
(conduct) for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day and
who engages much in the praise of Allah
22. When the Believers saw the Confederate forces they said:
"This is what Allah and His Apostle had promised us and Allah and
his Apostle told us what was true." And it only added to their
faith and their zeal in obedience 
23. Among the Believers are men who have been true to their
Covenant with Allah: of them some have completed their vow to
(the extreme) and some (still) wait: but they have never changed
(their determination) in the least:
24. That Allah may reward the men of Truth for their Truth and
punish the Hypocrites if that be His Will or turn to them in
Mercy: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful 
25. And Allah turned back the Unbelievers for (all) their fury:
no advantage did they gain and enough is Allah for the Believers
in their fight. And Allah is full of Strength Able to enforce His
Will
26. And those of the people of the Book who aided them Allah did
take them down from their strongholds and cast terror into their
hearts (so that), some ye slew and some ye made prisoners  
27. And He made you heirs of their lands their houses and their
goods and of a land which ye had not frequented (before). And
Allah has power over all things
28. O Prophet! say to thy Consorts: "If it be that ye desire the
life of this world and its glitter then come! I will provide for
your enjoyment and set you free in a handsome manner"
29. But if ye seek Allah and His Apostle and the Home of the
Hereafter verily Allah has prepared for the well-doers amongst
you a great reward
30. O Consorts of the Prophet! if any of you were guilty of
evident unseemly conduct the Punishment would be doubled to her
and that is easy for Allah
31. But any of you that is devout in the service of Allah and His
Apostle and works righteousness to her shall We grant her reward
twice: and We have prepared for her a generous Sustenance
32. O Consorts of the Prophet! ye are not like any of the (other)
women: if ye do fear (Allah) be not too complaisant of speech
lest one in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire:
but speak ye a speech (that is) just
33. And stay quietly in your houses and make not a dazzling
display like that of the former Times of Ignorance; and establish
regular Prayer and give regular Charity; and obey Allah and His
Apostle. And Allah only wishes to remove all abomination from you
ye Members of the Family and to make you pure and spotless
34. And recite what is rehearsed to you in your homes of the
Signs of Allah and His wisdom: for Allah understands the finest
mysteries and is well-acquainted (with them)
35. For Muslim men and women for believing men and women for
devout men and women for true men and women for men and women who
are patient and constant for men and women who humble themselves
for men and women who give in charity for men and women who fast
(and deny themselves) for men and women who guard their chastity
and for men and women who engage much in Allah's praise for them
has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward
36. It is not fitting for a Believer man or woman when a matter
has been decided by Allah and His Apostle to have any option
about their decision if anyone disobeys Allah and His Apostle he
is indeed on a clearly wrong Path
37. Behold! thou didst say to one who had received the grace of
Allah and thy favor: "Retain thou (in wedlock) thy wife and fear
Allah." But thou didst hide in thy heart that which Allah was
about to make manifest: thou didst fear the people but it is more
fitting that thou shouldst fear Allah. Then when Zaid had
dissolved (his marriage) with her with the necessary (formality)
We joined her in marriage to thee: in order that (in future)
there may be no difficulty to the Believers in (the matter of)
marriage with the wives of their adopted sons when the latter
have dissolved with the necessary (formality) (their marriage)
with them: and Allah's command must be fulfilled
38. There can be no difficulty to the Prophet in what Allah has
indicated to him as a duty.It was the practice (approved) of
Allah amongst those of old that have passed away and the command
of Allah is a decree determined
39. (It is the practice of those) who preach the Messages of
Allah and fear Him and fear none but Allah: and enough is Allah
to call (men) to account
40. Muhammad is not the father of any of your men but (he is) the
Apostle of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full
knowledge of all things
41. O ye who believe! celebrate the praises of Allah and do this
often;
42. And glorify Him morning and evening
43. He it is Who sends blessings on you as do His angels that He
may bring you out from the depths of Darkness into Light: and He
is Full of Mercy to the Believers
44. Their salutation on the Day they meet Him will be "peace!":
and He has prepared for them a generous Reward
45. O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness a Bearer of
Glad Tidings and a Warner
46. And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave and as
a Lamp spreading Light
47. Then give the glad tidings to the Believers that they shall
have from Allah a very great Bounty
48. And obey not (the behests) of the Unbelievers and the
Hypocrites and heed not their annoyances but put thy trust in
Allah for enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs
49. O ye who believe! when ye marry believing women and then
divorce them before ye have touched them no period of Iddah have
ye to count in respect of them: so give them a present and set
them free in a handsome manner
50. O prophet! We have made lawful to thee thy wives to whom thou
hast paid their dowers; and those whom thy right hand possesses
out of the prisoners of war whom Allah has assigned to thee; and
daughters of thy paternal uncles and aunts and daughters of thy
maternal uncles and aunts who migrated (from Mecca) with thee;
and any believing woman who dedicates her soul to the Prophet if
the Prophet wishes to wed her this only for thee and not for the
Believers (at large); We know what We have appointed for them as
to their wives and the captives whom their right hands possess in
order that there should be no difficulty for Thee. And Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
51. Thou mayest defer (the turn of) any of them that thou
pleasest and thou mayest receive any thou pleasest: and there is
no blame on thee if thou invite one whose (turn) thou hadst set
aside. This were nigher to the cooling of their eyes the
prevention of their grief and their satisfaction that of all of
them with that which thou hast to give them: and Allah knows
(all) that is in your hearts: and Allah is All-Knowing Most
Forbearing
52. It is not lawful for thee (to marry more) women after this
nor to change them for (other) wives even thought their beauty
attract thee except any thy right hand should possess (as
handmaidens): and Allah doth watch over all things
53. O ye who Believe! enter not the Prophet's houses until leave
is given you for a meal (and then) not (so early as) to wait for
its preparation: but when ye are invited enter; and when ye have
taken your meal disperse without seeking familiar talk. Such
(behavior) annoys the Prophet: He is ashamed to dismiss you but
Allah is not ashamed (to tell you) the truth. And when ye ask
(his ladies) for anything ye want ask them from before a screen:
that makes for greater purity for your hearts and for theirs. Nor
is it right for you that ye should annoy Allah's Apostle or that
ye should marry his widows after him at any time. Truly such a
thing is in Allah's sight an enormity
54. Whether ye reveal anything or conceal it verily Allah has
full knowledge of all things
55. There is no blame (on these ladies if they appear) before
their fathers or their sons their brothers or their brothers'
sons or their sisters' sons or their women or the (slaves) whom
their right hands possess. And (ladies) fear Allah: for Allah is
Witness to all things
56. Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that
believe! send ye blessings on him and salute him with all respect
57. Those who annoy Allah and his Apostle Allah has cursed them
in this world and in the Hereafter and has prepared for them a
humiliating Punishment
58. And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly bear
(on themselves) a calumny and a glaring sin
59. O prophet! tell thy wives and daughters and the believing
women that they should cast their outer garments over their
persons (when abroad): that is most convenient that they should
be known (as such) and not molested: and Allah is Oft-Forgiving
Most Merciful
60. Truly if the Hypocrites and those in whose hearts is a
disease and those who stir up sedition in the City desist not We
shall certainly stir thee up against them: then will they not be
able to stay in it as thy neighbors for any length of time
61. They shall have a curse on them: wherever they are found they
shall be seized and slain (without mercy)
62. (Such was) the practice (approved) of Allah among those who
lived aforetime: no change wilt thou find in the practice
(approved) of Allah
63. Men ask thee concerning the Hour: say "The knowledge thereof
is with Allah (alone)": and what will make thee understand?
Perchance the Hour is nigh!
64. Verily Allah has cursed the Unbelievers and prepared for them
a Blazing Fire
65. To dwell therein forever: no protector will they find nor
helper
66. The Day that their faces will be turned upside down in the
Fire they will say: "Woe to us! would that we had obeyed Allah
and obeyed the Apostle!"
67. And they would say: "Our Lord! we obeyed our chiefs and our
great ones and they misled us as to the (right) path
68. "Our Lord! give them Double Penalty and curse them with a
very great Curse!"
69. O ye who believe! be ye not like those who vexed and insulted
Moses but Allah cleared him of the (calumnies) they had uttered:
and he was honorable in Allah's sight
70. O ye who believe! fear Allah and (always) say a word directed
to the Right
71. That He may make your conduct whole and sound and forgive you
your sins: he that obeys Allah and His Apostle has already
attained the highest Achievement
72. We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth
and the Mountains: but they refused to undertake it being afraid
thereof: but man undertook it he was indeed unjust and foolish
73. (With the result) that Allah has to punish the Hypocrites men
and women and the Unbelievers men and women and Allah turns in
Mercy to the Believers men and women: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving
Most Merciful




#34. Sabaa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Praise be to Allah to Whom belong all things in the heavens
and on earth: to Him be Praise in the Hereafter: and He is Full
of Wisdom acquainted with   all things
2. He knows all that goes into the earth and all that comes out
thereof; all that comes down from the sky and all that ascends
thereto: and He is the Most Merciful the Oft-Forgiving
3. The Unbelievers say "Never to us will come the hour": say
"Nay! but most surely by my Lord it will come upon you by Him Who
knows the unseen from Whom is not hidden the least little atom in
the Heavens or on earth: nor is there anything less than that or
greater but is in the Record Perspicuous
4. That He may reward those who believe and work deeds of
righteousness: for such is Forgiveness and a Sustenance Most
Generous."
5. But those who strive against Our Signs to frustrate them for
such will be a Penalty a Punishment most humiliating
6. And those to whom knowledge has come see that the (Revelation)
sent down to thee from thy Lord that is the Truth and that it
guides to the Path of the Exalted (in Might) Worthy of all praise
7. The Unbelievers say (in ridicule): "Shall we point out to you
a man that will tell you when ye are all scattered to pieces in
disintegration that ye shall (then be raised) in a New Creation?
8. "Has he invented a falsehood against Allah or has a spirit
(seized) him?" Nay it is those who believe not in the Hereafter
that are in (real) Penalty and in farthest Error
9. See they not what is before them and behind them of the sky
and the earth? If We wished We could cause the earth to swallow
them up or cause a piece of the sky to fall upon them. Verily in
this is a Sign for every devotee that turns to Allah (in
repentance)
10. We bestowed Grace aforetime on David from Ourselves: "O ye
Mountains! sing ye back the Praises of Allah with him! and ye
birds (also)! and We made the iron soft for Him
11. (Commanding) "Make thou coats of mail balancing well the
rings of chain armor and work ye righteousness; for be sure I see
(clearly) all that ye do."
12. And to Solomon (We made) the Wind (obedient): its early
morning (stride) was a month's (journey) and its evening (stride)
was a month's (journey); and We made a Font of molten brass to
flow for him; and there were Jinns that worked in front of him by
the leave of his Lord and if any of them turned aside from Our
command We made Him taste of the Penalty of the Blazing Fire
13. They worked for him as he desired (making) Arches Images
Basins as large as Reservoirs and (cooking) Cauldrons fixed (in
their places): "Work ye sons of David with thanks! But few of My
servants are grateful!"
14. Then when We decreed (Solomon's) death nothing showed them
his death except a little worm of the earth which kept (slowly)
gnawing away at his staff: so when he fell down the Jinns saw
plainly that if they had known the unseen they would not have
tarried in the humiliating Penalty (of their Task)
15. There was for Saba' aforetime a Sign in their homeland two
Gardens to the right and to the left. Eat of the Sustenance
(provided) by your Lord and be grateful to Him: a territory fair
and happy and a Lord Oft-Forgiving!
16. But they turned away (from Allah) and We sent against them
the flood (released) from the Dams and We converted their two
Garden (rows) into "gardens" producing bitter fruit and tamarisks
and some few (stunted) Lote trees
17. That was the Requital We gave them because they ungratefully
rejected Faith: and never do We give (such) requital except to
such as are ungrateful rejecters
18. Between them and the Cities on which We had poured Our
blessings We had placed Cities in prominent positions and between
them We had appointed stages of journey in due proportion:
"Travel therein secure by night and by day."
19. But they said: "Our Lord! place longer distances between our
journey stages." But they wronged themselves (therein). At length
We made them as a tale (that is told) and We dispersed them all
in scattered fragments. Verily in this are Signs for every (soul
that is) patiently constant and grateful
20. And on them did Satan prove true his idea and they followed
him all but a Party that believed
21. But he had no authority over them except that We might test
the man who believes in the Hereafter from him who is in doubt
concerning it: and thy Lord doth watch over all things
22. Say: "Call upon other (gods) whom ye fancy besides Allah:
they have no power not the weight of an atom in the heavens or on
earth; no (sort of) share have they therein nor is any of them a
helper to Allah
23. "No intercession can avail in His Presence except for those
for whom He has granted permission. So far (is this the case)
that when terror is removed from their hearts (at the Day of
Judgement then) will they say `What is it that your Lord
commanded?' They will say `That which is true and just; and He is
the Most High Most Great.'"
24. Say: "Who gives you sustenance from the heavens and the
earth?" Say: "It is Allah and certain it is that either we or ye
are on right guidance or in manifest error!"
25. Say: "Ye shall not be questioned as to our sins nor shall we
be questioned as to what ye do."
26. Say: "Our Lord will gather us together and will in the end
decide the matter between us (and you) in truth and justice: and
He is the One to decide the One Who knows all."
27. Say: "Show me those whom ye have joined with Him as partners:
by no means (can ye). Nay He is Allah the Exalted in Power the
Wise."
28. We have not sent thee but as a universal (Messenger) to men
giving them glad tidings and warning them (against sin) but most
men understand not
29. They say: "When will this promise (come to pass) if ye are
telling the truth?"
30. Say: "The appointment to you is for a day which ye cannot put
back for an hour nor put forward."
31. The Unbelievers say: "We shall neither believe in this
scripture nor in (any) that (came) before it." Couldst thou but
see when the wrong- doers will be made to stand before their Lord
throwing back the word (of blame) on one another! Those who had
been despised will say to the arrogant ones: "Had it not been for
you we should certainly have been believers!"
32. The arrogant ones will say to those who had been despised:
"Was it we who kept you back from Guidance after it reached you?
Nay rather it was ye who transgressed."
33. Those who had been despised will say to the arrogant ones:
"Nay! it was a plot (of yours) by day and by night. Behold! ye
(constantly) ordered us to be ungrateful to Allah and to
attribute equals to Him!" They will declare (their) repentance
when they see the Penalty: We shall put yokes on the necks of the
Unbelievers: it would only be a requital for their (ill) deeds
34. Never did We send a Warner to a population but the wealthy
ones among them said: "We believe not in the (message) with which
ye have been sent."
35. They said: "We have more in wealth and in sons and we cannot
be punished."
36. Say: "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the provision to
whom He pleases but most men understand not."
37. It is not your wealth nor your sons that will bring you
nearer to Us in degree: but only those who believe and work
Righteousness these are the ones for whom there is a multiplied
Reward for their deeds while secure they (reside) in the
dwellings on high!
38. Those who strive against Our Signs to frustrate them will be
given over into Punishment
39. Say: "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to
such of His servants as He pleases: and nothing do ye spend in
the least (in his cause) but He replaces it: for He is the Best
of those Who grant Sustenance
40. One day He will gather them all together and say to the
angels "Was it you that these men used to worship?"
41. They will say "Glory to thee! Our (tie) is with thee as
Protector  not with them. Nay but they worshipped the Jinns: most
of them believed in them."
42. So on that day no power shall they have over each other for
profit or harm: and We shall say to the wrong-doers "Taste ye the
penalty of the Fire the which ye were wont to deny!"
43. When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them they say "This is
only a man who wishes to hinder you from the (worship) which your
fathers practiced." And they say "This is only a falsehood
invented!" And the Unbelievers say of the Truth when it comes to
them "This is nothing but evident magic!"
44. But We had not given them Books which they could study nor
sent apostles to them before thee as Warners
45. And their predecessors rejected (the Truth); these have not
received a tenth of what We had granted to those: yet when they
rejected My apostles how (terrible) was My rejection (of them)!
46. Say: "I do admonish you on one point: that ye do stand up
before Allah (it may be) in pairs or (it may be) singly and
reflect (within yourselves): your Companion is not possessed: he
is no less than a Warner to you in face of a terrible Penalty."
47. Say: "No reward do I ask of you: it is (all) in your
interest: my reward is only due from Allah: and He is Witness to
all things."
48. Say: "Verily my Lord doth cast the (mantle of) Truth (over
His servants) He that has full knowledge of (all) that is hidden"
49. Say: "The Truth has arrived and Falsehood neither creates
anything new nor restores anything."
50. Say: "If I am astray I only stray to the loss of my own soul:
but if I receive guidance it is because of the inspiration of my
Lord to me: it is He Who hears all things and is (ever) near."
51. If thou couldst but see when they will quake with terror: but
then there will be no escape (for them) and they will be seized
from a position (quite) near
52. And they will say "We do believe (now) in the (truth)": but
how could they receive (faith) from a position (so) far off
53. Seeing that they did reject faith (entirely) before and that
they (continually) cast (slanders) on the Unseen from a position
far off?
54. And between them and their desires is placed a barrier as was
done in the past with their partisans: for they were indeed in
suspicious (disquieting) doubt




#35. Faatir                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Praise be to Allah Who created (out of nothing) the heavens
and the earth Who made the angels messengers with wings two or
three or four (Pairs): He adds to Creation as He pleases: for
Allah has power over all things
2. What Allah out of His Mercy doth bestow on mankind there is
none can withhold: what He doth withhold there is none can grant
apart from Him: and He is the Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom
3. O men! call to mind the grace of Allah unto you! Is there a
Creator other than Allah to give you Sustenance from heaven or
earth? There is no god but He: how then are ye deluded away from
the Truth?
4. And if they reject thee so were apostles rejected before thee:
to Allah go back for decision all affairs
5. O men! certainly the promise of Allah is true. Let not then
this present life deceive you nor let the Chief Deceiver deceive
you about Allah.
6. Verily Satan is an enemy to you: so treat him as an enemy. He
only invites his adherents that they may become Companions of the
Blazing Fire
7. For those who reject Allah is a terrible Penalty: but for
those who believe and work righteous deeds is Forgiveness and a
magnificent Reward
8. Is he then to whom the evil of his conduct is made alluring so
that he looks upon it as good (equal to one who is rightly
guided)? For Allah leaves to stray whom He wills and guides whom
He wills. So let not thy soul go out in (vainly) sighing after
them: for Allah knows well all that they do!
9. It is Allah Who sends forth the Winds so that they raise up
the Clouds and We drive them to a Land that is dead and revive
the earth therewith after its death: even so (will be) the
Resurrection!
10. If any do seek for glory and power to Allah belong all glory
and power. To Him mount up (all) Words of Purity: it is He Who
exalts each Deed of Righteousness. Those that lay Plots of Evil
for them is a Penalty terrible; and the plotting of such will be
void (of result)
11. And Allah did create you from dust; then from a sperm-drop;
then He made you in pairs. And no female conceives or lays down
(her load) but with His knowledge. Nor is a man long-lived
granted length of days nor is a part cut off from his life but is
in a Decree (ordained). All this is easy for Allah
12. Nor are the two bodies of flowing water alike the one
palatable sweet and pleasant to drink and the other salty and
bitter. Yet from each (kind of water) do ye eat flesh fresh and
tender and ye extract ornaments to wear; and thou seest the ships
therein that plough the waves that ye may seek (thus) of the
Bounty of Allah that ye may be grateful
13. He merges Night into Day and He merges Day into Night and He
has subjected the sun and the moon (to His Law): each one runs
its course for a term appointed. Such is Allah your Lord: to Him
belongs all Dominion. And those whom ye invoke besides Him have
not the least power
14. If ye invoke them they will not listen to your call and if
they were to listen they cannot answer your (prayer). On the Day
of Judgement they will reject your "Partnership." And none (O
man!) can tell thee (the Truth) like the One Who is acquainted
with all things
15. O ye men! it is ye that have need of Allah: but Allah is the
One Free of all wants Worthy of all praise
16. If He so pleased He could blot you out and bring in a New
Creation:
17. Nor is that (at all) difficult for Allah
18. Nor can a bearer of burdens bear another's burden. If one
heavily laden should call another to (bear) his load not the
least portion of it can be carried (by the other) even though he
be nearly related. Thou canst but admonish such as fear their
Lord unseen and establish regular Prayer and whoever purifies
himself does so for the benefit of his own soul; and the
destination (of all) is to Allah
19. The blind and the seeing are not alike
20. Nor are the depths of Darkness and the Light
21. Nor are the (chilly) shade and the (genial) heat of the sun
22. Nor are alike those that are living and those that are dead.
Allah can make any that He wills to hear; but thou canst not make
those to hear who are (buried) in graves
23. Thou art no other than a warner
24. Verily We have sent thee in truth as a bearer of glad tidings
and as a warner: and there never was a people without a warner
having lived among them (in the past)
25. And if they reject thee so did their predecessors to whom
came their apostles with Clear Signs Books of Dark Prophecies and
the Book of Enlightenment
26. In the end did I punish those who rejected Faith: and how
(terrible) was My rejection (of them)!
27. Seest thou not that Allah sends down rain from the sky? With
it We then bring out produce of various colors. And in the
mountains are tracts white and red of various shades of color and
black intense in hue
28. And so amongst men and crawling creatures and cattle are they
of various colors. Those truly fear Allah among His Servants who
have knowledge: forh Allah is Exalted in Might Oft-Forgiving
29. Those who rehearse the Book of Allah establish regular Prayer
and spend (in Charity) out of what We have provided for them
secretly and openly hope for a Commerce that will never fail
30. For He will pay them their meed nay He will give them (even)
more out of His Bounty; for He is Oft-Forgiving Most Ready to
appreciate (service)
31. That which We have revealed to thee of the Book is the Truth 
confirming what was (revealed) before it: for Allah is assuredly
with respect to his servants well acquainted and fully-Observant
32. Then We have given the Book for inheritance to such of Our
servants as We have chosen: but there are among them some who
wrong their own souls; some who follow a middle course; and some
who are by Allah's leave foremost in good deeds; that is the
highest Grace
33. Gardens of Eternity will they enter: therein will they be
adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls; and their garments
there will be of silk
34. And they will say: "Praise be to Allah Who has removed from
us (all) sorrow: for Our Lord is indeed Oft-Forgiving Ready to
appreciate (service)
35. "Who has out of His bounty settled us in a Home that will
last: no toil nor sense of weariness shall touch us therein."
36. But those who reject (Allah) for them will be the Fire of
Hell: no term shall be determined for them so they should die nor
shall its Penalty be lightened for them: thus do We reward every
ungrateful one!
37. Therein will they cry aloud (for assistance): "Our Lord!
bring us out: we shall work righteousness not the (deeds) we used
to do!" Did we not give you long enough life so that he that
would should receive admonition? And (moreover) the warner came
to you. So taste ye (the fruit of your deeds) for the Wrongdoers
there is no helper."
38. Verily Allah knows (all) the hidden things of the heavens and
the earth: verily He has full knowledge of all that is in (men's)
hearts
39. He it is that has made you inheritors in the earth: if then
any do reject (Allah) their rejection (works) against themselves:
their rejection but adds to the odium for the Unbelievers in the
sight of their Lord: their rejection but adds to (their own)
undoing
40. Say: "Have ye seen (these) `partners' of yours whom ye call
upon besides Allah?" Show me what it is they have created in the
(wide) earth. Or have they a share in the heavens? Or have We
given them a Book from which they (can derive) clear (evidence)?
Nay the wrongdoers promise each other nothing but delusions
41. It is Allah Who sustains the heavens and the earth lest they
cease (to function): and if they should fail there is none not
one can sustain them thereafter: verily He is Most Forbearing
Oft-Forgiving
42. They swore their strongest oaths by Allah that if a warner
came to them they would follow his guidance better than any
(other) of the Peoples: but when a warner came to them it has
only increased their flight (from righteousness)
43. On account of their arrogance in the land and their plotting
of Evil. But the plotting of Evil will hem in only the authors
thereof. Now are they but looking for the way the ancients were
dealt with? But no change wilt thou find in Allah's way (of
dealing): no turning off wilt thou find in Allah's way (of
dealing)
44. Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the end
of those before them though they were superior to them in
strength? Nor is Allah to be frustrated by anything whatever in
the heavens or on earth: for He is All-Knowing All-Powerful
45. If Allah were to punish men according to what they deserve He
would not leave on the back of the (earth) a single living
creature: but He gives them respite for a stated Term: when their
Term expires verily Allah has in his sight all His servants




#36. Yaasin                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ya Sin.
2. By the Qur'an full of Wisdom
3. Thou art indeed one of the apostles
4. On a Straight Way
5. It is a Revelation sent down by (Him) the Exalted in Might
Most Merciful
6. In order that thou mayest admonish a people whose fathers had
received no admonition and who therefore remain heedless (of the
Signs of Allah)
7. The Word is proved true against the greater part of them; for
they do not believe
8. We have put yokes round their necks right up to their chins so
that their heads are forced up (and they cannot see)
9. And We have put a bar in front of them and a bar behind them
and further We have covered them up; so that they cannot see
10. The same is it to them whether thou admonish them or thou do
not admonish them: they will not believe
11. Thou canst but admonish: such a one as follows the Message
and fears the (Lord) Most Gracious unseen: give such a one
therefore good tidings of Forgiveness and a Reward most generous
12. Verily We shall give life to the dead and We record that
which they sent before and that which they leave behind and of
all things have We taken account in a clear Book (of evidence)
13. Set forth to them by way of a parable the (story of) the
Companions of the City. Behold there came apostles to it
14. When We (first) sent to them two apostles they rejected them:
but We strengthened them with a third: they said "Truly we have
been sent on a mission to you."
15. The (people) said: "Ye are only men like ourselves; and
(Allah) Most Gracious sends no sort of revelation: Ye do nothing
but lie."
16. They said: "Our Lord doth know that we have been sent on a
mission to you
17. "And Our duty is only to proclaim the clear Message."
18. The (people) said: "for us We augur an evil omen from you: if
ye desist not we will certainly stone you and a grievous
punishment indeed will be inflicted on you by us."
19. They said: "Your evil omens are with yourselves: (deem ye
this an evil omen) if ye are admonished? Nay but ye are a people
transgressing all bounds!"
20. Then there came running from the farthest part of the City a
man saying "O! my people! obey the apostles"
21. "Obey those who ask no reward of you (for themselves) and who
have themselves received Guidance
22. "It would not be reasonable in me if I did not serve Him Who
created me and to Whom ye shall (all) be brought back
23. "Shall I take (other) gods besides Him? If (Allah) Most
Gracious should intend some adversity for me of no use whatever
will be their intercession for me nor can they deliver me
24. "I would indeed if I were to do so be in manifest Error"
25. "For me I have faith in the Lord of you (all): listen then to
me!"
26. It was said: "Enter thou the Garden." He said "Ah me! would
that my People knew (what I know)!
27. "For that my Lord has granted me Forgiveness and has enrolled
me among those held in honor!"
28. And We sent not down against his People after Him any hosts
from heaven nor was it needful for Us so to do
29. It was no more than a single mighty Blast and behold! they
were (like ashes) quenched and silent
30. Ah! alas for (My) servants! There comes not an apostle to
them but they mock Him!
31. See they not how many generations before them We destroyed?
Not to them will they return
32. But each one of them all will be brought before Us (for
judgment)
33. A Sign for them is the earth that is dead; We do give it life
and produce grain therefrom of which ye do eat
34. And We produce therein orchards with date-palms and Vines and
We cause springs to gush forth therein
35. That they may enjoy the fruits of this (artistry): it was not
their hands that made this: will they not then give thanks?
36. Glory to Allah Who created in pairs all things that the earth
produces as well as their own (human) kind and (other) things of
which they have no knowledge
37. And a Sign for them is the Night: We withdraw therefrom the
Day and behold they are plunged in darkness
38. And the Sun runs his course for a period determined for him:
that is the decree of (Him) the exalted in Might the All-Knowing
39. And the Moon We have measured for her mansions (to traverse)
till she returns like the old (and withered) lower part of
date-stalk
40. It is not permitted to the Sun to catch up the Moon nor can
the Night outstrip the Day: each (just) swims along in (its own)
orbit (according to Law)
41. And a Sign for them is that We bore their race (through the
flood) in the loaded Ark
42. And We have created for them similar (vessels) on which they
ride
43. If it were Our Will We could drown them; then would there be
no helper (to hear their cry) nor could they be delivered
44. Except by way of Mercy from Us and by way of (worldly)
convenience (to serve them) for a time
45. When they are told "Fear ye that which is before you and that
which will be after you in order that ye may receive Mercy" (they
turn back)
46. Not a Sign comes to them from among the Signs of their Lord
but they turn away therefrom
47. And when they are told "Spend ye of (the bounties) with which
Allah has provided you." You Unbelievers say to those who
believe: "Shall we then feed those whom if Allah had so willed He
would have fed (himself)? Ye are in nothing but manifest error."
48. Further they say "When will this promise (come to pass) if
what ye say is true?"
49. They will not (have to) wait for aught but a single Blast: it
will seize them while they are yet disputing among themselves!
50. No (chance) will they then have by will to dispose (of their
affairs) nor to return to their own people!
51. The trumpet shall be sounded when behold! from the sepulchers
(men) will rush forth to their Lord!
52. They will say: "Ah! woe unto us! Who hath raised us up from
our beds of repose? (A voice will say:) "This is what (Allah)
Most Gracious had promised and true was the word of the
apostles!"
453. It will be no more than a single Blast when lo! they will
all be brought up before Us!
54. Then on that Day not a soul will be wronged in the least and
ye shall but be repaid the meeds of your past Deeds
55. Verily the Companions of the Garden shall that Day have joy
in all that they do
56. They and their associates will be in groves of (cool) shade
reclining on thrones (of dignity)
57. (Every) fruit (enjoyment) will be there for them; they shall
have whatever they call for
58. "Peace! a Word (of salutation) from a Lord Most Merciful!
59. And O ye in sin! get ye apart this Day
60. "Did I not enjoin on you O ye children of Adam that ye should
not worship Satan; for that he was to you an enemy avowed?
61. "And that ye should worship Me (for that) this was the
Straight Way?
62. "But he did lead astray a great multitude of you. Did ye not
then understand?
63. "This is the Hell of which ye were (repeatedly) warned!
64. "Embrace ye the (Fire) this Day for that ye (persistently)
rejected (Truth)."
65. That Day shall We set a seal on their mouths. But their hands
will speak to Us and their feet bear witness to all that they did
66. If it had been Our Will We could surely have blotted out
their eyes; then should they have run about groping for the Path
but how could they have seen?
67. And if it had been Our Will We could have transformed them
(to remain) in their places: then should they have been unable to
move about nor could they have returned (after error)
68. If We grant long life to any We cause him to be reversed in
nature: will they not then understand?
69. We have not instructed the (Prophet) in Poetry nor is it meet
for Him this is no less than a Message and a Qur'an making things
clear
70. That it may give admonition to any (who are) alive and that
the charge may be proved against those who reject (Truth)
71. See they not that it is We Who have created for them among
the things which Our hands have fashioned cattle which are under
their dominion?
72. And that We have subjected them to their (use)? Of them some
do carry them and some they eat
73. And they have (other) profits from them (besides) and they
get (milk) to drink. Will they not then be grateful?
74. Yet they take (for worship) gods other than Allah (hoping)
that they might be helped!
75. They have not the power to help them: but they  will be
brought up (before Our Judgment-Seat) as a troop (to be
condemned)
76. Let not their speech then grieve thee. Verily We know what
they hide as well as what they disclose
77. Doth not man see that it is We Who created Him from sperm?
Yet behold! He (stands forth) as an open adversary!
78. And he makes comparisons for us and forgets his own (Origin
and) Creation. He says "Who can give life to (dry) bones and
decomposed ones (at that)?"
79. Say "He will give them life Who created them for the first
time! For He is well-versed in every kind of creation!
80. "The same Who produces for you fire out of the green tree
when behold! Ye kindle therewith (your own fires)!
81. "Is not He Who created the heavens and the earth able to
create the like thereof?" Yea indeed! for He is the Creator
Supreme of skill and knowledge (infinite)!
82. Verily when He intends a thing His command is "Be" and it is!
83. So glory to Him in Whose hands is the dominion of all things;
and to Him will ye be all brought back




#37. Saaffat                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By those who range themselves in ranks.
2. And so are strong in repelling (evil)
3. And thus proclaim the message (of Allah)!
4. Verily verily your Allah is One!
5. Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them and
Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!
6. We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the
stars
7. (For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious
evil spirits
8. (So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the
Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side
39. Repulsed for they are under a perpetual penalty
10. Except such as snatch away something by stealth and they are
pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness
11. Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create
or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out
of a sticky clay!
12. Truly dost thou marvel while they ridicule
13. And when they are admonished pay no heed
14. And when they see a Sign turn it to mockery
15. And say "This is nothing but evident sorcery! 
16. "What! when we die and become dust and bones shall we (then)
be raised up (again)?"
17. "And also our fathers of old?"
18. Say thou: "Yea and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of
your evil)."
19. Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold they
will begin to see!
20. They will say "Ah! woe to us! This is the Day of Judgement!"
21. (A voice will say) "This is the Day of Sorting Out whose
truth ye (once) denied!"
22. -Bring ye up" it shall be said "The wrongdoers and their
wives and the things they worshipped
23. "Besides Allah and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce)
Fire!"
24. "But stop them for they must be asked"
25. " `What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"
26. Nay but that day they shall submit (to Judgment)
27. And they will turn to one another and question one another
28. They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the
right hand (of power and authority)!"
29. They will reply: "Nay ye yourselves had no faith!
30. "Nor had we any authority over you. Nay it was ye who were a
people in obstinate rebellion!
31. "So now has been proved true against us the Word of our Lord
that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our
sins):
32. "We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."
33. Truly that day they will (all) share in the Penalty
34. Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners
35. For they when they were told that there is no god except
Allah would puff themselves up with Pride
36. And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a
Poet possessed?"
37. Nay! He has come with the (very) Truth and he confirms (the
Message of) the apostles (before Him)
38. Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty
39. But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil)
that ye have wrought
40. But the sincere (and devoted) servants of Allah
41. For them is a Sustenance Determined
42. Fruits (Delights) and they (shall enjoy) honor and dignity
43. In Gardens of Felicity
44. Facing each other on Thrones (of dignity)
45. Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear-flowing
fountain
46. Crystal-white of a taste delicious to those who drink
(thereof)
47. Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication
therefrom
48. And beside them will be chaste women; restraining their
glances with big eyes (of wonder and beauty)
49. As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded
50. Then they will turn to one another and question one another
51. One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate
companion (on the earth)
52. "Who used to say `What! art thou amongst those who bear
witness to the truth (of the Message)?
53. " `When we die and become dust and bones shall we indeed
receive rewards and punishments?'"
54. (A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"
55. He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire
56. He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to
perdition!
57. "Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord I should certainly
have been among those brought (there)!
58. "Is it (the case) that we shall not die
59. "Except our first death and that we shall not be punished?"
60. Verily this is the supreme achievement!
61. For the like of this let all strive who wish to strive
62. Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?
63. For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrongdoers
64. For 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 devils
66. Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith
67. Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of
boiling water
68. Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire
69. Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path
70. So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!
71. And truly before them many of the ancients went astray
72. But We sent aforetime among them (apostles) to admonish them
73. Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but
heeded not)
74. Except the sincere (and devoted) servants of Allah
75. (In the days of old) Noah cried to Us and We are the Best to
hear prayer
76. And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity
77. And made his progeny to endure (on this earth)
78. And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come
in later times
79. "Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
80. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right
81. For he was one of Our believing Servants
82. Then the rest We overwhelmed in the Flood
83. Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham
84. Behold He approached his Lord with a sound heart
85. Behold he said to his father and to his people "What is that
which ye worship?
86. "Is it a Falsehood gods other than Allah that ye desire?
87. "Then what is your idea about the Lord of the Worlds?"
88. Then did he cast a glance at the stars
89. And he said "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"
90. So they turned away from him and departed
91. Then did he turn to their gods and said "Will ye not eat (of
the offerings before you)?
92. "What is the matter with you that ye speak not
(intelligently)?"
93. Then did he turn upon them striking (them) with the right
hand
94. Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps and faced
(him)
95. He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?
96. "But Allah has created you and your handiwork!"
97. They said: "Build him a furnace and throw him into the
blazing fire!"
98. (This failing) they then sought a stratagem against him but
We made them the ones most humiliated!
99. He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!
100. "O my Lord! grant me a righteous (son)!"
101. So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and
forbear
102. Then when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with
him he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in
sacrifice: now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my
father! do as thou art commanded thou will find me if Allah so
wills one practicing Patience and Constancy!"
103. So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah) and
He had laid Him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice)
104. We called out to him "O Abraham!"
105. "Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" thus indeed do We
reward those who do right
106. For this was obviously a trial
107. And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice
108. And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to
come) in later times:
109. "Peace and salutation to Abraham!"
110. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right
111. For he was one of Our believing Servants
112. And We gave him the good news of Isaac a prophet one of the
Righteous
113. We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some)
that do right and (some) that obviously do wrong to their own
souls
114. Again (of old) We bestowed Our favor on Moses and Aaron
115. And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great
Calamity
116. And We helped them so they overcame (their troubles)
117. And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear
118. And We guided them to the Straight Way
119. And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to
come) in later times
120. "Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
121. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right
122. For they were two of Our believing Servants
123. So also was Elias among those sent (by us)
124. Behold he said to his people "Will ye not fear (Allah)?
125. "Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators"
126. "Allah your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of
your fathers of old?"
127. But they rejected him and they will certainly be called up
(for punishment)
128. Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among
them)
129. And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to
come) in later times
130. "Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
131. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right
132. For He was one of Our believing Servants
133. So also was Lut among those sent (by us)
134. Behold We delivered him and his adherents all
135. Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind
136. Then We destroyed the rest
137. Verily ye pass by their (sites) by day
138. And by night: will ye not understand?
139. So also was Jonah among those sent (by us)
140. When he ran away (like slave from captivity) to the ship
(fully) laden
141. He (agreed to) cast lots and he was condemned
142. Then the big Fish did swallow him and he had done acts
worthy of blame
143. Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah
144. He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the
Day of Resurrection
145. But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of
sickness
146. And We caused to grow over him a spreading plant of the
Gourd kind
147. And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men)
or more
148. And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their
life) for a while
149. Now ask them their opinion: is it that thy Lord has (only)
daughters and a they have sons?
150. Or that We created the angels female and they are witnesses
(thereto)?
151. Is it not that they say from their own invention
152. "Allah has begotten children"? But they are liars!
153. Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
154. What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
155. Will ye not then receive admonition?
156. Or have ye an authority manifest?
157. Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
158. And they have invented a blood-relationship between Him and
the Jinns; but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed
to appear (before His judgment-seat)!
159. Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe
(to Him)!
160. Not (so do) the servants of Allah sincere and devoted
161. For verily neither ye nor those ye worship
162. Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah?
163. Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
164. (Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place
appointed
165. "And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service)
166. "And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"
167. And there were those who said
168. "If only we had had before us a message from those of old
169. "We should certainly have been servants of Allah sincere
(and devoted)!"
170. But (now that the Qur'an has come) they reject it: but soon
will they know!
171. Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to Our
Servants sent (by Us)
172. That they would certainly be assisted
173. And that Our forces they surely must conquer
174. So turn thou away from them for a little while 
175. And watch them (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how
thou farest)!
176. Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on Our Punishment?
177. But when it descends into the open space before them evil
will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
178. So turn thou away from them for a little while
179. And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou
farest)!
180. Glory to thy Lord the Lord of Honor and Power! (He is free)
from what they ascribe (to Him)!
181. And Peace on the Apostles!
182. And praise to Allah the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds




#38. Saad                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Sad. By the Qur'an full of Admonition: (this is the Truth)
2. But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in Self-glory and Separatism
3. How many generations before them did We destroy? In the end
they cried (for mercy) when there was no longer time for being
saved!
4. So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among
themselves! And the Unbelievers say "This is a sorcerer telling
lies!
5. "Has he made the gods (all) into one Allah? Truly this is a
wonderful thing!"
6. And the leaders among them go away (impatiently) (saying)
"Walk ye away and remain constant to your gods! For this is truly
a thing designed (against you)!
7. "We never heard (the like) of this among the people of these
latter days: this is nothing but a made-up tale!
8. "What! Has the Message been sent to him (of all persons) among
us?" But they are in doubt concerning My (own) Message! Nay they
have not yet tasted My Punishment!
9. Or have they the Treasures of the Mercy of thy Lord the
Exalted in Power the Grantor of Bounties without measure!
10. Or have they the dominion of the heavens and the earth and
all between? If so let them mount up with the ropes and means (to
reach that end)!
11. But there will be put to flight even a host of confederates
12. Before them (were many who) rejected apostles the People of
Noah and `Ad and Pharaoh the Lord of Stakes
13. And Thamud and the People of Lut and the Companions of the
Wood; such were the Confederates
14. Not one (of them) but rejected the apostles but My Punishment
came justly and inevitably (on them)
15. These (to-day) only wait for a single mighty Blast which
(when it comes) will brook no delay
16. They say: "Our Lord! Hasten to us our sentence (even) before
the Day of Account!"
17. Have patience at what they say and remember Our Servant David
the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah)
18. It was We that made the hills declare in unison with him Our
Praises at eventide and at break of day
19. And the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn
(to Allah)
20. We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and sound
judgment in speech and decision
21. Has the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold they
climbed over the wall of the private chamber
22. When they entered the presence of David and he was terrified
of them they said: "Fear not: We are two disputants one of whom
has wronged the other decide now between us with truth and treat
us not with injustice but guide us to the even Path 
23. "This man is my brother; he has nine and ninety ewes and I
have (but) one Yet he says `Commit her to my care' and is
(moreover) harsh to me in speech"
24. (David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding
thy (single) ewe to be added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many
are the Partners (in business) who wrong each other: not so do
those who believe and work deeds of righteousness and how few are
they?". And David gathered that We had tried him: he asked
forgiveness of his Lord fell down bowing (in prostration) and
turned (to Allah in repentance)
25. So We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed indeed a Near
Approach to Us and a beautiful place of (final) Return
26. O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so
judge thou between men in truth (and justice): nor follow thou
the lusts (of thy heart) for they will mislead thee from the Path
of Allah: for those who wander astray from the Path of Allah is a
Penalty Grievous for that they forget the Day of Account
27. Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all
between! That were the thought of Unbelievers! But woe to the
Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!
28. Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of
righteousness the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall
We treat those who guard against evil the same as those who turn
aside from the right?
29. (Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee full of
blessings that they may meditate on its Signs and that men of
understanding may receive admonition
30. To David We gave Solomon (for a son) how excellent in Our
service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!
31. Behold there were brought before him at eventide coursers of
the highest breeding; and swift of foot
32. And he said "Truly do I love the love of Good with a view to
the glory of my Lord" until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of
Night)
33. "Bring them back to me." Then began he to pass his hand over
(their) legs and their necks
34. And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body
(without life): but he did turn (to Us in true devotion)
35. He said "O my Lord! Forgive me and grant me a Kingdom which
(it may be) suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor
of Bounties (without measure)."
36. Then We subjected the Wind to his power to flow gently to his
order whithersoever he willed
37. As also the evil ones (including) every kind of builder and
diver
38. As also others bound together in fetters
39. "Such are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others)
or withhold them no account will be asked."
40. And he enjoyed indeed a Near Approach to Us and a beautiful
Place of (final) Return
41. Commemorate Our servant Job behold he cried to his Lord: "The
Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering"!
42. (The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is
(water) wherein to wash cool and refreshing and (water) to
drink."
43. And We gave him (back) his people and doubled their number as
a Grace from Ourselves and a thing for commemoration for all who
have Understanding
44. "And take in thy hand a little grass and strike therewith:
and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience
and constancy: how excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to
Us)!
45. And commemorate Our servants Abraham Isaac and Jacob
possessors of Power and Vision
46. Verily We did chose them for a special (purpose) proclaiming
the Message of the Hereafter
47. They were in Our sight truly of the company of the Elect and
the Good
48. And commemorate Ismail Elisha and Zul-Kifl: each of them was
of the company of the Good
49. This is a message (of admonition): and verily for the
Righteous is a beautiful place of (final) Return
50. Gardens of Eternity whose doors will (ever) be open to them
51. Therein will they recline (at ease); therein can they call
(at pleasure) for fruit in abundance and (delicious) drink
52. And beside them will be chaste women restraining their
glances (companions) of equal age
53. Such is the promise made to you for the Day of Account!
54. Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail
55. Yea such! But for the wrongdoers will be an evil place of
(final) Return!
56. Hell! They will burn therein an evil bed (indeed to lie on)!
57. Yea such! Then shall they taste it a boiling fluid and a
fluid dark murky intensely cold
58. And other Penalties of a similar kind to match them!
59. Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for
them! Truly they shall burn in the Fire!
60. (The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay ye (too)!
No welcome for you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now
evil is (this) place to stay in!"
61. They will say: "Our Lord! Whoever brought this upon us add to
him a double Penalty in the fire!"
62. And they will say: "What has happened to us that we see not
men whom we used to number among the bad ones?
63. "Did we treat them (as such) in ridicule or have (our) eyes
failed to  perceive them?"
64. Truly that is just and fitting the mutual recriminations of
the People of the Fire!
65. Say: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the One Allah
Supreme and Irresistible
66. "The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between
Exalted in Might Able to enforce His will forgiving again and
again."
67. Say: "That is a message supreme (above all)
68. "From which ye do turn away"
69. "No knowledge have I of the Chiefs on high when they discuss
(matters) among themselves
70. "Only this has been revealed to me: that I am to give warning
plainly and publicly."
71. Behold thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man
from clay"
72. "When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed
into him of My spirit fall ye down in obeisance unto him."
73. So the angels prostrated themselves all of them together
74. Not so Iblis: he was haughty and became one of those who
reject Faith
75. (Allah) said: "O Iblis! what prevents thee from prostrating
thyself to one whom I have created with My hands? Art thou
haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) ones?"
76. (Iblis) said: "I am better than he: Thou createdst me from
fire and him Thou createdst from clay."
77. (Allah) said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art
rejected accursed
78. "And My Curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgement."
79. (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! give me then respite till the Day
the (dead) are raised."
80. (Allah) said: "Respite then is granted thee
81. "Till the day of the Time Appointed."
82. (Iblis) said: "Then by Thy power I will put them all in the
wrong
83. "Except Thy Servants amongst them sincere and purified (by
Thy grace)."
84. (Allah) said: "Then it is just and fitting and I say what is
just and fitting
85. "That I will certainly fill Hell with thee and those that
follow thee every one."
86. Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an) nor am I a
pretender
87. "This is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds
88. "And ye shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a
while."




#39. Zumar                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. The revelation of this Book is from Allah the Exalted in Power
Full of Wisdom
2. Verily it is We Who have revealed the Book to thee in Truth:
so serve Allah offering Him sincere devotion
3. Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who
take for protectors other than Allah (say): "We only serve them
in order that they may bring us nearer to Allah." Truly Allah
will judge between them in that wherein they differ. But Allah
guides not such as are false and ungrateful
4. Had Allah wished to take to Himself a son He could have chosen
whom He pleased out of those whom He doth create: but Glory be to
Him! (He is above   such things. He is Allah the One the
Irresistible
5. He created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): He
makes the Night overlap the Day and the Day overlap the Night: He
has subjected the sun and the moon (to His law) each one follows
a course for a time appointed. Is not He the Exalted in Power He
Who forgives again and again?
6. He created you (all) from a single person: then created of
like nature his mate; and He sent down for you eight head of
cattle in pairs: He makes you in the wombs of your mothers in
stages one after another in three veils of darkness. Such is
Allah your Lord and Cherisher: to Him belongs (all) dominion.
There is no god but He: then how are ye turned away (from your
true Center)
7. It ye reject (Allah) truly Allah has no need of you; but He
liketh not ingratitude from His servants: if ye are grateful He
is pleased with you. No bearer of burdens can bear the burden of
another. In the end to your Lord is your return when He will tell
you the truth of all that ye did (in B   this life). For He
knoweth well all that is in (men's) hearts
8. When some trouble toucheth man he crieth unto his Lord turning
to Him in repentance: but when He bestoweth a favor upon him as
from Himself (man) doth forget what he cried and prayed for
before and he doth set up rivals unto Allah thus misleading
others from Allah's Path. Say "Enjoy thy blasphemy for a little
while: verily thou art (one) of the Companions of the Fire!"
9. Is one who worships devoutly during the hours of the night
prostrating himself or standing (in adoration) who takes heed of
the Hereafter and who places his hope in the Mercy of his Lord
(like one who does not)? Say: "Are those equal those who know and
those who do not know? It is those who are endued with
understanding that receive admonition."
10. Say: "O ye my servants who believe! Fear your Lord: good is
(the reward) for those who do good in this world. Spacious is
Allah's earth! Those who patiently persevere will truly receive a
reward without measure!"
11. Say: "Verily I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere
devotion
12. "And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah
in Islam."
13. Say: "I would if I disobeyed my Lord indeed have fear of the
Penalty of a Mighty Day."
14. Say: "It is Allah I serve with my sincere (and exclusive)
devotion"
15. "Serve ye what ye will besides Him." Say: "Truly those in
loss are those who lose their own souls and their People on the
Day of Judgement: Ah! that is indeed the (real and) evident
Loss!"
16. They shall have layers of fire above them and layers (of
fire) below them with this doth Allah warn off His servants: "O
my servants! Then fear ye Me!"
17. Those who eschew evil and fall not into its worship and turn
to Allah (in repentance) for them is Good News: so announce the
Good News to My Servants
18. Those who listen to the Word and follow the best (meaning) in
it: those are the ones whom Allah has guided and those are the
ones endued with understanding
19. Is then one against whom the decree of Punishment is justly
due (equal to one who eschews evil)? Wouldst thou then deliver
one (who is) in the fire?
20. But it is for those who fear their Lord that lofty mansions
one above another have been built: beneath them flow rivers (of
delight): (such is) the promise of Allah: never doth Allah fail
in (His) promise
21. Seest thou not that Allah sends down rain from the sky and
leads it through springs in the earth? Then He causes to grow
therewith produce of various colors: then it withers; thou wilt
see it grow yellow; then He makes it dry up and crumble away.
Truly in this is a Message of remembrance to men of understanding
22. Is one whose heart Allah has opened to Islam so that he has
received enlightenment from Allah (no better than one
hard-hearted)? Woe to those whose hearts are hardened against
celebrating the praises of Allah! They are manifestly wandering
(in error)!
23. Allah has revealed (from time to time) the most beautiful
message in the form of a Book consistent with itself (Yet)
repeating (its teaching in various aspects): the skins of those
who fear their Lord tremble thereat; then their skins and their
hearts do soften to the celebration of Allah's praises. Such is
the guidance of Allah: He guides therewith whom He pleases but
such as Allah leaves to stray can have none to guide
24. Is then one who has to fear the brunt of the Penalty on the
Day of Judgement (and receive it) on his face (like one guarded
therefrom)? It will be said to the wrongdoers: "Taste ye (the
fruits of) what ye earned!"
25. Those before them (also) rejected (revelation) and so the
Punishment came to them from directions they did not perceive
26. So Allah gave them a taste of humiliation in the present life
but greater is the Punishment of the Hereafter if they only knew!
27. We have put forth for men in this Qur'an every kind of
Parable in order that they may receive admonition
28. (It is) a Qur'an in Arabic without any crookedness (therein):
in order that they may guard against Evil
29. Allah puts forth a Parable a man belonging to many partners
at variance with each other and a man belonging entirely to one
master: are those two equal in comparison? Praise be to Allah!
But most of them have no knowledge
30. Truly thou wilt die (one day) and truly they (too) will die
(one day)
31. In the end will ye (all) on the Day of Judgement settle your
disputes in the presence of your Lord
32. Who then doth more wrong than one who utters a lie concerning
Allah and rejects the truth when it comes to him? Is there not in
Hell an abode for blasphemers?
33. And he who brings the Truth and he who confirms (and
supports) it such are the men who do right
34. They shall have all that they wish for in the presence of
their Lord: such is the reward of those who do good
35. So that Allah will turn off from them (even) the worst in
their deeds and give them their reward according to the best of
what they have done
36. Is not Allah enough for His servant? But they try to frighten
thee with other (gods) besides him! For such as Allah leaves to
stray there can be no guide
37. And such as Allah doth guide there can be none to lead astray
is not Allah Exalted in Power (able to enforce His Will) Lord of
Retribution?
38. If indeed thou ask them who it is that created the heavens
and the earth they would be sure to say "Allah." Say: "See ye
then? The things that ye invoke besides Allah can they if Allah
wills some Penalty for me remove His Penalty? Or if He wills some
Grace for me can they keep back His Grace?" Say: "Sufficient is
Allah for me! In Him trust those who put their trust."
39. Say: "O my people! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my part):
but soon willye know
40. "Who it is to whom come a Penalty of ignominy and on whom
descends a Penalty that abides."
41. Verily We have revealed the Book to thee in Truth for
(instructing) mankind. He then that receives guidance benefits
his own soul: but he that strays injures his own soul. Nor art
thou set over them to dispose of their affairs
42. It is Allah that takes the souls (of men) at death: and those
that die not (He takes) during their sleep: those on whom He has
passed the decree of death He keeps back (from returning to life)
but the rest He sends (to their bodies) for a term appointed.
Verily in this are Signs for those who reflect
43. What! Do they take for intercessors others besides Allah?
Say: "Even if they have no power whatever and no intelligence?"
44. Say: "To Allah belongs exclusively (the right to grant)
Intercession: to Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the
earth: in the End it is to Him that ye shall be brought back."
45. When Allah the One and Only is mentioned the hearts of those
who believe not in the Hereafter are filled with disgust and
horror; but when (gods) other than He are mentioned behold they
are filled with joy!
46. Say: "O Allah! Creator of the heavens and the earth! Knower
of all that is hidden and open! It is Thou that wilt judge
between Thy Servants in those matters about which they have
differed."
47. Even if the wrongdoers had all that there is on earth and as
much more (in vain) would they offer it for ransom from the pain
of the Penalty on the Day of Judgement: but something will
confront them from Allah which they could never have counted
upon!
48. For the evils of their Deeds will confront them and they will
be (completely) encircled by that which they used to mock at!
49. Now when trouble touches man he cries to Us; but when We
bestow a favor upon him as from Ourselves he says "This has been
given to me because of a certain knowledge (I have)!" Nay but
this is but a trial but most of them understand not!
50. Thus did the (generations) before them say! But all that they
did was of no profit to them
51. Nay the evil results of their deeds overtook them. And the
wrongdoers of this (generation) the evil results of their deeds
will soon overtake them (too) and they will never be able to
frustrate (Our Plan)!
52. Know they not that Allah enlarges the provision or restricts
it for any He pleases? Verily in this are signs for those who
believe!
53. Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their
souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all
sins: for He is Oft Forgiving Most Merciful
54. "Turn ye to your Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will)
before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be
helped
55. "And follow the Best of (the courses) revealed to you from
your Lord before the Penalty comes on you of a sudden while ye
perceive not!
56. "Lest the soul should (then) say: Ah! woe is me! In that I
neglected (my duty) towards Allah and was but among those who
mocked!
57. "Or (lest) it should say: `If only Allah had guided me I
should certainly have been among the righteous!
58. "Or (lest) it should say when it (actually) sees the Penalty:
`If only I had another chance I should certainly be among those
who do good!'
59. "(The reply will be) `Nay but there came to thee My signs and
thou didst reject them: thou wast haughty and became one of those
who reject Faith!'"
60. On the Day of Judgement wilt thou see those who told lies
against Allah their faces will be turned black; is there not in
Hell an abode for the Haughty?
61. But Allah will deliver the righteous to their place of
salvation: no evil shall touch them nor shall they grieve
62. Allah is the Creator of all things and He is the Guardian and
Disposer of all affairs
63. To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth: and
those who reject the Signs of Allah it is they who will be in
loss
64. Say: "Is it someone other than Allah that ye order me to
worship O ye ignorant ones?"
65. But it has already been revealed to thee as it was to those
before thee "If thou wert to join (gods with Allah) truly
fruitless will be thy work (in life) and thou wilt surely be in
the ranks of those who lose (all spiritual good)."
66. Nay but worship Allah and be of those who give thanks
67. No just estimate have they made of Allah such as is due to
Him: on the Day of Judgement the whole of the earth will be but
His handful and the heavens will be rolled up in His right hand:
Glory to Him! High is He above the Partners they attribute to
Him!
68. The Trumpet will (just) be sounded when all that are in the
heavens and on earth will swoon except such as it will please
Allah (to exempt). Then will a second one be sounded when behold
they will be standing and looking on!
69. And the Earth will shine with the glory of its Lord: the
Record (of Deeds) will be placed (open); the prophets and the
witnesses will be brought forward: and a just decision pronounced
between them; and they will not be wronged (in the least)
70. And to every soul will be paid in full (the fruit) of its
deeds; and (Allah) knoweth best all that they do
71. The Unbelievers will be led to Hell in crowds; until when
they arrive there its gates will be opened and its Keepers will
say "Did not apostles come to you from among yourselves
rehearsing to you the Signs of your Lord and warning you of the
meeting of this Day of yours?" The answer will be: "True: but the
Decree of Punishment has been proved true against the
Unbelievers!"
72. (To them) will be said: "Enter ye the gates of Hell to dwell
therein: and evil is (this) abode of the arrogant!"
73. And those who feared their Lord will be led to the Garden in
crowds: until behold they arrive there; its gates will be opened:
and its Keepers will say: "Peace be upon you! Well have ye done!
Enter ye here to dwell therein."
74. They will say: "Praise be to Allah Who has truly fulfilled
His promise to us and has given us (this) land in heritage: we
can dwell in the Garden as we will: how excellent a reward for
those who work (righteousness)!"
75. And thou wilt see the angels surrounding the Throne (Divine)
on all sides singing Glory and Praise to their Lord. The Decision
between them (at Judgment) will be in (perfect) justice. And the
cry (on all sides) will be "Praise be to Allah the Lord of the
Worlds!"




#40. Mumin                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Ha Mim.
2. The revelation of this Book is from Allah Exalted in Power
Full of Knowledge
3. Who forgiveth Sin accepteth Repentance is strict in Punishment
and hath a Long Reach (in all things). There is no god but He: to
Him is the Final Goal
4. None can dispute about the Signs of Allah but the Unbelievers.
Let not then their strutting about through the land deceive thee!
5. But (there were people) before them who denied (the Signs) the
People of Noah and the confederates (of Evil) after them; and
every People plotted against their prophet to seize him and
disputed by means of vanities therewith to condemn the truth; but
it was I that seized them! And how (terrible) was My Requital!
6. Thus was the Decree of thy Lord proved true against the
Unbelievers; that truly they are Companions of Fire!
7. Those who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those around it
sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in Him; and implore
forgiveness for those who believe: "Our Lord! Thy reach is over
all things in Mercy and Knowledge. Forgive then those who turn in
repentance and follow Thy Path: and preserve them from the
Penalty of the Blazing Fire!
8. "And grant our Lord! That they enter the Gardens of Eternity
which Thou hast promised to them and to the righteous among their
fathers their wives and their posterity! For Thou art (He) the
Exalted in Might Full of Wisdom
9. "And preserve them from (all) ills; and any whom thou dost
preserve from ills that Day on them wilt Thou have bestowed Mercy
indeed: and that will be truly (for them) the highest Achievement
10. The Unbelievers will be addressed: "Greater was the aversion
of Allah to you than (is) your aversion to yourselves seeing that
ye were called to the Faith and ye used to refuse."
11. They will say:" Our Lord! twice hast Thou made us without
life and twice hast Thou given us Life! Now have we recognized
our sins: is there any way out (of this)?"
12. (The answer will be:) "This is because when Allah was invoked
as the only (object of worship) ye did reject Faith but when
partners were joined to Him ye believed! The command is with
Allah Most High Most Great!"
13. He it is Who showeth you His Signs and sendeth down
sustenance for you from the sky: but only those receive
admonition who turn (to Allah)
14. Call ye then upon Allah with sincere devotion to Him even
though the Unbelievers may detest it
15. Raised high above ranks (or degrees) (He is) the Lord of the
Throne (of authority): by his command doth He send the spirit (of
inspiration) to any of His servants He pleases that it may warn
(men) of the Day of Mutual Meeting
16. The Day whereon they will (all) come forth: Not a single
thing concerning them is hidden from Allah. Whose will be the
dominion that Day? That of Allah the One the Irresistible!
17. That Day will every soul be requited for what it earned; no
injustice will there be that Day for Allah is Swift in taking
account
18. Warn them of the Day that is (ever) drawing near when the
Hearts will (come) right up to the Throats to choke (them); no
intimate friend nor intercessor will the wrongdoers have who
could be listened to
19. (Allah) knows of (the tricks) that deceive with the eyes and
all that hearts (of men) conceal
20. And Allah will judge with (Justice and) Truth: but those whom
(men) invoke besides Him will not (be in a position) to judge at
all. Verily it is Allah (alone) Who hears and sees (all things)
21. Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the End
of those before them? They were even superior to them in strength
and in the traces: (they have left) in the land: but Allah did
call them to account for their sins and none had they to defend
them against Allah
22. That was because there came to them their apostles with Clear
(Signs) but they rejected them: So Allah called them to account:
for He is full of Strength Strict in Punishment
23. Of old We sent Moses with Our Signs and Authority manifest 
24. To Pharaoh Haman and Qarun; but they called (him) "a sorcerer
telling lies!"
25. Now when he came to them in Truth from Us they said "Slay the
sons of those who believe with him and keep alive their females"
but the plots of Unbelievers (end) in nothing but errors (and
delusions)!"
26. Said Pharaoh: "Leave me to slay Moses; and let him Call on
his Lord! What I fear is lest he should change your religion or
lest he should cause mischief to appear in the land!"
27. Moses said: "I have indeed called upon my Lord and your Lord
(for protection) from every arrogant one who believes not in the
Day of Account!"
28. A believer a man from among the people of Pharaoh who had
concealed his faith said: "Will ye slay a man because he says `My
Lord is Allah'? When he has indeed come to you with Clear (Signs)
from your Lord? And if he be a liar on him is (the sin of) his
lie: but if he is telling the Truth then will fall on you
something of the (calamity) of which he warns you: truly Allah
guides not one who transgresses and lies!
29. "O my people! yours is the dominion this day: ye have the
upper hand in the land: but who will help us from the Punishment
of Allah should it befall us?" Pharaoh said: "I but point out to
you that which I see (myself); nor do I guide you but to the Path
of Right!"
30. Then said the man who believed: "O my People! truly I do fear
for you something like the Day (of disaster) of the Confederates
(in sin)!
31. "Something like the fate of the people of Noah the `Ad and
the Thamud and those who came after them: but Allah never wishes
injustice to His Servants
32. "And O my People! I fear for you a Day when there will be
mutual calling (and wailing)
33. A day when ye shall turn your backs and flee: no defender
shall ye have from Allah: any whom Allah leaves to stray there is
none to guide
34. "And to you there came Joseph in times gone by with Clear
Signs but ye ceased not to doubt of the (mission) for which he
had come: at length when he died ye said: `No apostle will Allah
send after him. Thus doth Allah leave to stray such as transgress
and live in doubt
35. "(Such) as dispute about the Signs of Allah without any
authority that hath reached them. Grievous and odious (is such
conduct) in the sight of Allah and of the Believers. Thus doth
Allah seal up every heart of arrogant and obstinate
transgressors."
36. Pharaoh said: "O Haman! Build me a lofty palace that I may
attain the ways and means
37. "The ways and means of (reaching) the heavens and that I may
mount up to the Allah of Moses; but as far as I am concerned I
think (Moses) is a liar!" Thus was made alluring in Pharaoh's
eyes the evil of his deeds and he was hindered from the Path; and
the plot of Pharaoh led to nothing but perdition (for him)
38. The man who believed said further: "O my People! follow me: I
will lead you to the Path of Right
39. "O my people! This life of the present is nothing but
(temporary) convenience: it is the Hereafter that is the Home
that will last
40. "He that works evil will not be requited but by the like
thereof: and he that works a righteous deed whether man or woman
and is a believer such will enter the Garden (of Bliss): therein
will they have abundance without measure
41. "And O my People! how (strange) it is for me to call you to
Salvation while ye call me to the Fire!
42. "Ye do call upon me to blaspheme against Allah and to join
with Him Partners of whom I have no knowledge; and I call you to
the Exalted in Power Who forgives again and again!"
43. "Without doubt ye do call me to one who is not fit to be
called to whether in this world or in the Hereafter; our Return
will be to Allah; and the Transgressors will be Companions of the
Fire!
44. "Soon will ye remember what I say to you (now) my (own)
affair I commit to Allah: for Allah (ever) watches over His
Servants."
45. Then Allah saved him from (every) ill that they plotted
(against him) but the brunt of the Penalty encompassed on all
sides the People of Pharaoh
46. In front of the Fire will they be brought morning and
evening: and (the Sentence will be) on the Day that Judgment will
be established: "Cast ye the People of Pharaoh into the severest
Penalty!"
47. Behold they will dispute with each other in the Fire! The
weak ones (who followed) will say to those who had been arrogant
"We but followed you can ye then take (on yourselves) from us
some share of the Fire?"
48. Those who had been arrogant will say: "We are all in this
(Fire)! Truly Allah has judged between (His) Servants!"
49. Those in the Fire will say to the Keepers of Hell: "Pray to
your Lord to lighten us the Penalty for a Day (at least)!"
150. They will say: "Did there not come to you your apostles with
Clear Signs?" They will say "Yes." They will reply "Then pray (as
ye like) but the Prayer of those without Faith is nothing but
(futile wandering) in (mazes of) error!"
51. We will without doubt help Our apostles and those who believe
(both) in this world's life and on the Day when the Witnesses
will stand forth
52. The Day when no profit will it be to Wrongdoers to present
their excuses but they will (only) have the Curse and the Home of
Misery
53. We did aforetime give Moses the (Book of) Guidance and We
gave the Book in inheritance to the Children of Israel
54. A Guide and a Message to men of understanding
55. Patiently then persevere: for the Promise of Allah is true:
and ask forgiveness for thy fault and celebrate the Praises of
thy Lord in the evening and in the morning
56. Those who dispute about the Signs of Allah without any
authority bestowed on them there is nothing in their breasts but
(the quest of) greatness which they shall never attain to: seek
refuge then in Allah: it is He Who hears and sees (all things)
57. Assuredly the creation of the heavens and the earth is a
greater (matter) than the creation of men: Yet most men
understand not
58. Not equal are the blind and those who (clearly) see: nor are
(equal) those who believe and work deeds of righteousness and
those who do evil. Little do ye learn by admonition!
59. The Hour will certainly come: therein is no doubt: yet most
men believe not
60. And your Lord says: "Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer):
But those who are too arrogant to serve Me will surely find
themselves in Hell in humiliation!"
61. It is Allah Who has made the Night for you that ye may rest
therein and the Day as that which helps (you) to see. Verily
Allah is Full of Grace and Bounty to men: yet most men give no
thanks
62. Such is Allah your Lord the Creator of all things there is no
god but He then how ye are deluded away from the Truth!
63. Thus are deluded those who are wont to reject the Signs of
Allah
64. It is Allah Who has made for you the earth as a resting place
and the sky as a canopy and has given you shapes and made your
shapes beautiful and has provided for you Sustenance of things
pure and good such is Allah your Lord. So Glory to Allah the Lord
of the Worlds!
65. He is the living (One): There is no god but He: Call upon Him
giving Him sincere devotion. Praise be to Allah Lord of the
Worlds!
66. Say: "I have been forbidden to invoke those whom ye invoke
besides Allah seeing that the Clear Signs have come to me from my
Lord: and I have been commanded to bow (in Islam) to the Lord of
the Worlds."
67. It is He Who has created you from dust then from a sperm-drop
then from a leech-like clot; then does He get you out (into the
light) as a child then lets you (grow and) reach your age of full
strength; then lets you become old though of you there are some
who die before; and lets you reach a Term appointed: in order
that ye may learn wisdom
68. It is He Who gives Life and Death; and when He decides upon
an affair He says to it "Be" and it is
69. Seest thou not those that dispute concerning the signs of
Allah? How are they turned away (from Reality)?
70. Those who reject the Book and the (revelations) with which We
sent Our apostles: But soon shall they know
71. When the yokes (shall be) round their necks and the chains;
they shall be dragged along
72. In the boiling fetid fluid then in the Fire shall they be
burned
73. Then shall it be said to them: "Where are the (deities) to
which ye gave part-worship
74. "In derogation of Allah?" They will reply: "They have left us
in the lurch: nay we invoked not of old anything (that had real
existence)." Thus does Allah leave the Unbelievers to stray?
75. "That was because ye were wont to rejoice on the earth in
things other than the Truth and that ye were wont to be insolent
76. "Enter ye the gates of Hell to dwell therein: and evil is
(this) abode of the arrogant!"
77. So persevere in patience! For the Promise of Allah is true:
and whether We show thee (in this life) some part of what We
promise them or We take thy soul (to Our Mercy) (Before that) (in
any case) it is to Us that they shall (all) return
78. We did aforetime send apostles before thee: of them there are
some whose story We have related to thee and some whose story We
have not related to thee. It was not (possible) for any apostle
to bring a Sign except by thes leave of Allah: but when the
Command of Allah issued the matter was decided in truth and
justice and there perished there and then those who stood on
Falsehoods
79. It is Allah Who made cattle for you that ye may use some for
riding and some for food
80. And there are (other) advantages in them for you (besides);
that ye may through them attain to any need (there may be) in
your hearts; and on them and on ships ye are carried
81. And He shows you always His Signs; then which of the Signs of
Allah will ye deny?
82. Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the end
of those before them? They were more numerous than these and
superior in strength and in the traces (they have left) in the
land: yet all that they accomplished was of no profit to them
83. For when their apostles came to them with Clear Signs they
exulted in such knowledge (and skill) as they had; but that very
(Wrath) at which they were wont to scoff hemmed them in
84. But when they saw Our punishment they said: "We believe in
Allah the One Allah and we reject the partners we used to join
with Him."
85. But their professing the Faith when they (actually) saw Our
Punishment was not going to profit them. (Such has been) Allah's
way of dealing with His servants (from the most ancient times).
And even thus did the rejecters of Allah perish (utterly)!




#41. Ha-Mim                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ha Mim.
2. A revelation from (Allah) Most Gracious Most Merciful
3. A Book whereof the verses are explained in detail a Qur'an in
Arabic forpeople who understand
4. Giving Good News and Admonition: yet most of them turn away
and so they hear not
5. They say: "Our hearts are under veils (concealed) from that to
which thou dost invite us and in ours ears in a deafness and
between us and thee is a screen: so do thou (what thou wilt); for
us we shall do (what we will!)."
6. Say thou: "I am but a man like you: it is revealed to me by
inspiration that your Allah is One Allah: so stand true to Him
and ask for His forgiveness." And woe to those who join gods with
Allah 
7. Those who practice not Regular Charity and who even deny the
Hereafter.
8. For those who believe and work deeds of righteousness is a
reward that will never fail. 
9. Say: Is it that ye Deny Him Who created the earth in two Days?
And do ye join equals with Him? He is the Lord of (all) the
Worlds.
10. He set on the (earth) Mountains standing firm high above it
and bestowed blessings on the earth and measured therein all
things to give them nourishment in due proportion in four Days in
accordance with (the needs of) those who seek (sustenance).
11. Moreover He Comprehended in His design the sky and it had
been (as) smoke He said to it and to the earth: "Come ye together
willingly or unwillingly." They said: "We do come (together) in
willing obedience."
12. So He completed them as seven firmaments in two Days and He
assigned to each heaven its duty and command. And We adorned the
lower heaven with lights and (provided it) with guard. Such is
the Decree of (Him) the Exalted in Might Full of knowledge.
13. But if they turn away say thou: "I have warned you of a
stunning Punishment (as of thunder and lightning) like that which
(overtook) the `Ad and the Thamud!"
14. Behold the apostles came to them from before them and behind
them (preaching): "Serve none but Allah." They said "If our Lord
had so pleased He would certainly have sent down angels (to
preach): now we reject your mission (altogether)."
15. Now the `Ad behaved arrogantly through the land against (all)
truth and reason and said: "Who is superior to us in strength?"
What! did they not see that Allah Who created them was superior
to them in strength? But they" continued to reject Our Signs!
16. So We sent against them a furious Wind through days of
disaster that We might give them a taste of a Penalty of
humiliation in this Life; but the Penalty of the Hereafter will
be more humiliating still: and they will find no help.
17. As to the Thamud We gave them guidance but they preferred
blindness (of heart) to Guidance; so the stunning Punishment of
humiliation seized them because of what they had earned.
18. But We delivered those who believed and practiced
righteousness.
19. On the Day that the enemies of Allah will be gathered
together to the Fire"they will be marched in ranks.
20. At length when they reach the (Fire) their hearing their
sight and their skins will bear witness against them as to (all)
their deeds.
21. They will say to their skins: "Why bear ye witness against
us?" They will ay: "Allah hath given us speech (He) Who giveth
speech to everything: He created you for the first time and unto
Him were ye to return.
22. "Ye did not seek to hide yourselves lest your hearing your
sight and your skins should bear witness against you! But ye did
think that Allah knew.
23. "But this thought of yours which ye did entertain concerning
your Lord hath brought you to destruction and (now) have ye
become of those utterly lost!"
24. If then they have patience the Fire will be a Home for them!
And if they beg to be received into favor into favor will they
not (then) be received.
25. And We have destined for them intimate companions (of like
nature) Who made alluring to them what was before them and behind
them; and the sentence among the previous generations of Jinns
and men who have passed away is proved against them; for they are
utterly lost.
26. The Unbelievers say: "Listen not to this Qur'an but talk at
random in the midst of its (reading) that ye may gain the upper
hand!
27. But We will certainly give the Unbelievers a taste of a
severe Penalty and We will requite them for the worst of their
deeds.
28. Such is the requital of the enemies of Allah the Fire:
therein will be for them the Eternal Home: a (fit) requital for
that they were wont to reject Our Signs.
29. And the Unbelievers will say: "Our Lord! show us those among
Jinns and men who misled us: we shall crush them beneath our feet
so that they become the vilest (before all)."
30. In the case of those who say "Our Lord is Allah" and further
stand straight and steadfast the angels descend on them (from
time to time) "Fear ye not!" (they suggest) "nor grieve! but
receive the Glad Tidings of the Garden (of Bliss) the which ye
were promised!
31. "We are your protectors in this life and in the Hereafter:
therein shall ye have all that your souls shall desire; therein
shall ye have all that ye ask for!
32. "A hospitable gift from One Oft-Forgiving Most
33. Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah
works righteousness and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"?
34. Nor can Goodness and Evil be equal. Repel (Evil) with what is
better then will he between whom and thee was hatred become as it
were thy friend and intimade.
35. And no one will be granted such goodness except those who
exercise patience and self-restraint none but persons of the
greatest good fortune.
36. And if (at any time) an incitement to discord is made to thee
by the Evil One seek refuge in Allah. He is the One Who hears and
knows all things.
37. Among His Signs are the Night and the Day and the sun and
moon. Adore not the Sun and the Moon but adore Allah Who created
them if it is Him ye wish to serve.
38. But if they (Unbelievers) are arrogant (no matter) for in the
presence of thy Lord are those who celebrate His praises by night
and by day. And they never flag (nor feel themselves above it).
39. And among His Signs is this: thou seest the earth barren and
desolate; but when We send down rain to it it is stirred to life
and yields increase. Truly He Who gives life to the (dead) earth
can surely give life to (men) who are dead. For He has power over
all things.
40. Those who pervert the Truth in Our Signs are not hidden from
Us. Which is better? He that is cast into the Fire or he that
comes safe through on the Day of Judgement? Do what ye will
Verily He seeth (clearly) all that ye do.
41. Those who reject the Message when it comes to them (are not
hidden from Us); and indeed it is a Book of exalted power.
42. No falsehood can approach it from before or behind it: it is
sent down by One Full of Wisdom Worthy of all Praise.
43. Nothing is said to thee that was not said to the apostles
before thee That thy Lord has at His command (all) Forgiveness as
well as a most Grievous Penalty.
44. Had We sent this as a Qur'an (in a language) other than
Arabic they would N    have said: "Why are not its verses
explained in detail? What! (a Book) not in Arabic and (a
Messenger) an Arab?" Say: "It is a guide and a healing to   
those who believe; and for those who believe not there is a
deafness in their ears and it is blindness in their (eyes); they
are (as it were) being called from a place far distant!"
45. We certainly gave Moses the Book aforetime: but dispute arose
therein. Had it not been for a word that went forth before from
thy Lord (their differences) would have been settled between
them: but they remained in )suspicious disquieting doubt thereon.
46. Whoever works righteousness benefits his own soul; whoever
works evil it is against his own soul: nor is thy Lord ever
unjust (in the least) to His servants.
47. To Him is referred the Knowledge of the Hour (of Judgment: He
knows all) no date-fruit comes out of its sheath nor does a
female conceive (within her womb) nor bring forth (young) but by
His Knowledge. The Day that (Allah) will propound to them the
(question) "Where are the partners (ye attributed) to Me?" They
will say "We do assure thee not one of us can bear witness!".
48. The (deities) they used to invoke aforetime will leave them
in the lurch and they will perceive that they have no way of
escape.
49. Man does not weary of asking for good (things) but if ill
touches him he gives up all hope (and) is lost in despair.
50. When We give him a taste of some mercy from Ourselves after
some adversity has touched him he is sure to say "This is due to
my (merit) think not that the Hour (of Judgment) will (ever) be
established; but if I am brought back to my Lord I have (much)
good (stored) in His sight!" But We will show the Unbelievers the
truth of all that they did and We shall give them the taste of a
severe Penalty.
51. When We bestow favors on man he turns away and gets himself
remote on his side (instead of coming to Us); and when Evil
seizes him (he comes) full of prolonged prayer! 
52. Say: "See ye if the (Revelation) is (really) from Allah and
yet do ye reject it? Who is more astray than one who is in schism
far (from any purpose)?" 
53. Soon will We show them Our Signs in the (furthest) regions
(of the earth) and in their own souls until it becomes manifest
to them that this is the Truth. Is it not enough that thy Lord
doth witness all things?
54. Ah indeed! are they in doubt concerning the Meeting with
their Lord? Ah indeed! it is He that doth encompass all things!




#42. Shura                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ha Mim
2. 'Ain  Sin  Qaf.
3. Thus doth (He) send Inspiration to thee as (He did) to those
before thee Allah Exalted in Power full of Wisdom
4. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He
is Most High Most Great
5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above them (by His
Glory): and the angels celebrate the Praises of their Lord and
pray for forgiveness for (all) beings on earth: Behold! Verily
Allah is He the Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
6. And those who take as protectors others besides Him Allah doth
watch over them; and thou art not the disposer of their affairs.
7. Thus have We sent by inspiration to thee an Arabic Qur'an:
that thou mayest warn the Mother of Cities and all around her and
warn (them) of the Day of Assembly of which there is no doubt:
(when) some will be in the Garden and some in the Blazing Fire
8. If Allah had so willed He could have made them a single
people; but He admits whom He will to His Mercy; and the
wrongdoers will have no protector nor helper
9. What! Have they taken (for worship) protectors besides Him?
But it is Allah He is the Protector and it is He Who gives life
to the dead: it is He Who has power over all things
10. Whatever it be wherein ye differ the decision thereof is with
Allah: Such is Allah my Lord: in Him I trust and to Him I turn
11. (He is) the Creator of the heavens and the earth: He has made
for you pairs from among yourselves and pairs among cattle: by
this means does He multiply you: there is nothing whatever like
unto Him and He is the One that hears and sees (all things)
12. To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth: He
enlarges and restricts the Sustenance to whom He will: for He
knows full well all things
13. The same religion has He established for you as that which He
enjoined on Noah-the which We have sent by inspiration to
thee-and that which We enjoined on Abraham Moses and Jesus:
Namely that ye should remain steadfast in Religion and make no
divisions therein: to those who worship other things than Allah
hard is the (way) to which thou callest them. Allah chooses to
Himself those whom He pleases and guides to Himself those who
turn (to Him)
14. And they became divided only after knowledge reached them
through selfish envy as between themselves. Had it not been for a
Word that went forth before from thy Lord (tending) to a Term
appointed the matter would have been settled between them: but
truly those who have inherited the Book after them are in
suspicious (disquieting) doubt concerning it
15. Now then for that (reason) call (them to the Faith) and stand
steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou their vain
desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which Allah has sent
down; and I am commanded to judge justly between you. Allah is
Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is the responsibility for) Our
deeds and for you for your deeds. There is no contention between
us and you. Allah will bring us together and to Him is (Our)
final goal
16. But those who dispute concerning Allah after He has been
accepted futile is their dispute in the sight of their Lord: on
them is Wrath and for them will be a Penalty Terrible
17. It is Allah Who has sent down the Book in truth and the
Balance (by which to weigh conduct). And what will make thee
realize that perhaps the Houris close at hand?
18. Only those wish to hasten it who believe not in it: those who
believe hold it in awe and know that it is the Truth. Behold
verily those that dispute concerning the Hour are far astray
19. Gracious is Allah to His servants: He gives Sustenance to
whom He pleases: and He has Power and can carry out His Will
20. To any that desires the tilth of the Hereafter We give
increase in his tilth; and to any that desires the tilth of this
world We grant somewhat thereof but he has no share or lot in the
Hereafter
21. What! have they partners (in godhead) who have established
for them some religion without the permission of Allah? Had it
not been for the Decree of Judgement the matter would have been
decided between them (at once) but verily the wrongdoers will
have a grievous Penalty
22. Thou wilt see the wrongdoers in fear on account of what they
have earned and (the burden of) that must (necessarily) fall on
them. But those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in
the luxuriant meads of the Gardens: they shall have before their
Lord all that they wish for: that will indeed be the magnificent
Bounty (of Allah).
23. That is (the Bounty) whereof Allah gives Glad Tidings to His
Servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say: "No reward do I
ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin." And if
anyone earns any good We shall give Him an increase of good in
respect thereof: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Ready to
appreciate (service).
24. What! do they say "He has forged a falsehood against Allah"?
But if Allah willed He could seal up thy heart. And Allah blots
out Vanity and proves the Truth by His Words. For He knows well
the secrets of all hearts
25. He is the One that accepts repentance from His Servants and
forgives sins and He knows all that ye do
26. And He listens to those who believe and do deeds of
righteousness and gives them increase of His Bounty: but for the
Unbelievers there is a terrible Penalty
27. If Allah were to enlarge the provision for His Servants they
would indeed transgress beyond all bounds through the earth; but
He sends (it) down in due measure as He pleases: for He is with
His Servants well-acquainted Watchfu
28. He is the One that sends down rain (even) after (men) have
given up all hope and scatters His Mercy (far and wide). And He
is the Protector Worthy Of all Praise
29. And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the
earth and the living creatures that He has scattered through
them: and He has power to gather them together when He wills
30. Whatever misfortune happens to you is because of the things
your hands have wrought and for many (of them) He grants
forgiveness
31. Nor can ye frustrate (aught) (fleeing) through the earth; nor
have ye besides Allah anyone to protect or to help
32. And among His Signs are the ships smooth-running through the
ocean (tall) as mountains
33. If it be His Will He can still the Wind: then would they
become motionless on the back of the (ocean). Verily in this are
Signs for everyone who patiently perseveres and is grateful
34. Or He can cause them to perish because of the (evil) which
(the men) have earned: but much doth He forgive
35. But let those know who dispute about Our Signs that there is
for them no way of escape
36. Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience of this
Life: but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting:
(it is) for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord
37. Those who avoid the greater crimes and shameful deeds and
when they are angry even then forgive
38. Those who hearken to their Lord and establish regular prayer;
who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation; who spend out
of what We bestow on them for Sustenance
39. And those who when an oppressive wrong is inflicted on them
(are not cowed but) help and defend themselves
40. The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in
degree): but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation His
reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) loveth not those who do
wrong.
41. But indeed if any do help and defend themselves after a wrong
(done) to them against such there is no cause of blame.
42. The blame is only against those who oppress men with
wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the
land defying right and justice: for such there will be a Penalty
grievous.
43. But indeed if any show patience and forgive that would truly
be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct
of affairs
44. For any whom Allah leaves astray there is no protector
thereafter and thou wilt see the wrongdoers when in sight of the
Penalty Say: "Is there any way (to effect) a return?
45. And thou wilt see them brought forward to the (Penalty) in a
humble frame of mind because of (their) disgrace (and) looking
with a stealthy glance. And the Believers will say: "Those are
indeed in loss who have given the perdition their own selves and
those belonging to them on the Day of Judgement. Behold! truly
the wrongdoers are in a lasting Penalty!"
46. And no protectors have they to help them other than Allah:
and for any whom Allah leaves to stray there is no way (to the
Goal)
47. Hearken ye to your Lord before there come a Day which there
will be no putting back because of (the ordainment of) Allah!
That Day there will be for you no place of refuge nor will there
be for you any room for denial (of your sins)!
48. If then they turn away We have not sent thee as a guard over
them. Thy duty is but to convey (the Message). And truly when We
give man a taste of Mercy from Ourselves He doth exult thereat
but when some ill happens to him on account of the deeds which
His hands have sent forth truly then is man ungrateful!
49. To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth.
He creates what He wills (and plans). He bestows (children) male
or female according to His Will (and Plan)
50. Or He bestows both males and females and He leaves barren
whom He will for He is Full of knowledge and power
51. It is not fitting for a man that Allah should speak to him
except by inspiration of from behind a veil or by the sending of
a Messenger to reveal with Allah's permission what Allah wills:
for He is Most High Most Wise
52. And thus have We by Our command sent inspiration to thee:
thou knowest not (before) what was Revelation and what was Faith;
but We have made the (Qur'an) a Light wherewith We guide such of
Our servants as We will; and verily thou dost guide (men) to the
Straight Way
53. The Way of Allah to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens
and whatever is on earth: Behold (how) all affairs tend towards
Allah!




#43. Zukhruuf                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Ha Mim
2. By the Book that makes things clear
3. We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic that ye may be able to
understand (and learn wisdom)
4. And verily it is in the Mother of the Book in Our Presence
high (in dignity) full of wisdom
5. Shall We then take away the Message from you and repel (you)
for that ye are a people transgressing beyond bounds?
6. But how many were the prophets We sent amongst the peoples of
old?
7. And never came there a prophet to them but they mocked him
8. So We destroyed (them) stronger in power than these and (thus)
has passed on the Parable of the peoples of old
9. If thou wert to question them `Who created the heavens and the
earth?' They would be sure to reply `They were created by (Him)
the Exalted in Power Full of knowledge
10. (Yea the same that) has made for you the earth (like a
carpet) spread out and has made for you roads (and channels)
therein in order that ye may find guidance (on the way)
11. That sends down (from time to time rain from the sky in due
measure; and We raise to life therewith a land that is dead; even
so will ye be raised (from the dead)
12. That has created pairs in all things and has made for you
ships and cattle on which ye ride
13. In order that ye may sit firm and square on their backs and
when so seated ye may celebrate the (kind) favor of your Lord and
say "Glory to Him Who has subjected these to Our (use) for We
could never have accomplished this (by ourselves)
14. "And to Our Lord surely Must We turn back!"
15. Yet they attribute to some of His servants a share with Him
(in His godhead)! Truly is man a blasphemous ingrate avowed!
16. What! Has He taken Daughters out of what He Himself creates
and granted to you sons for choice?
17. When news is brought to one of them of (the birth of) what he
sets up as likeness to (Allah) Most Gracious his face darkens and
he is filled with inward grief!
18. Is then one brought up among trinkets and unable to give a
clear account in a dispute (to be associated with Allah)?
19. And they make into females angels who themselves serve Allah.
Did they witness their creation? Their evidence will be recorded
and they will be called to account!
20. ("Ah!") they say "If it had been the will of (Allah) Most
Gracious We should not have worshipped such (deities)!" of that
they have no knowledge! They Do nothing but lie!
21. What! have We given them a Book before this to which they are
holding fast?
22. Nay! they say: "We found Our fathers following a certain
religion and We do guide ourselves by their footsteps."
23. Just in the same way whenever We sent a Warner before thee to
any people the wealthy ones among them said: "We found Our
fathers following a certain religion and We will certainly follow
in their footsteps."
24. He said: "What! even if I brought you better guidance than
that which ye found your fathers following?" They said: "For us
We deny that ye (prophets) are sent (on a mission at all)."
25. So We exacted retribution from them: now see what was the end
of those who rejected (Truth)!
26. Behold! Abraham said to his father and his people: "I do
indeed clear myself of what ye worship:
27. "(I worship) only Him Who made me and He will certainly guide
me."
28. And he left it as a Word to endure among those who came after
him that they may turn back (to Allah)
29. Yea I have given the good things of this life to these (men)
and their fathers until the Truth has come to them and an Apostle
making things clear
30. But when the Truth came to them they said: "This is sorcery
and We do reject it."
31. Also they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some
leading man in either of the two (Chief) cities?"
32. Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of thy Lord? It is
We Who portion out between them their livelihood in the life of
this world: and We raise some of them above others in ranks so
that some may command work from others. But the Mercy of thy Lord
is better than the (wealth) which they amass
33. And were it not that (all) men might become of one (evil) way
of life We would provide for everyone that blasphemes against
(Allah) Most Gracious silver roofs for their houses and (silver)
stair-ways on which to go up
34. And (silver) doors to their houses and thrones (of silver) on
which they could recline
35. And also adornments of gold. But all this were nothing but
conveniences of the present life: the Hereafter in the sight of
thy Lord is for the Righteous
36. If anyone withdraws himself from remembrance of (Allah) Most
Gracious We appoint for him an evil one to be an intimate
companion to him
37. Such (evil ones) really hinder them from the Path but they
think that they are being guided aright!
38. At length when (such a one) comes to Us he says (to his evil-
companion): "Would that between me and thee were the distance of
East and West!" Ah! Evil is the companion (indeed)! 
39. When ye have done wrong it will avail you nothing that day
that ye shall be partners in punishment!
40. Canst thou then make the deaf to hear or give direction to
the blind or to such as (wander) in manifest error?
41. Even if We take thee away We shall be sure to exact
retribution from them
42. Or We shall show thee that (accomplished) which We have
promised them: for verily We shall prevail over them
43. So hold thou fast to the Revelation sent down to thee: verily
thou art on Straight Way
44. The (Qur'an) is indeed the Message for thee and for thy
people; and soon shall ye (all) be brought to account
45. And question thou Our apostles whom We sent before thee; did
We appoint any deities other than (Allah) Most Gracious to be
worshipped?
46. We did send Moses aforetime with Our Signs to Pharaoh and his
Chiefs: he said "I am an apostle of the Lord of the Worlds."
47. But when he came to them with Our Signs behold they ridiculed
them
48. We showed them Sign after Sign each grater then its fellow
and We seized them with Punishment in order that they might turn
(to Us)
49. And they said "O thou Sorcerer! invoke thy Lord for us
according to His covenant with thee; for We shall truly accept
guidance."
50. But when We removed the Penalty from them behold they broke
their word
51. And Pharaoh proclaimed among his people saying: "O my people!
does not the dominion of Egypt belong to me (witness) these
streams flowing underneath my (palace)? What! see ye not then?
52. "Am I not better than this (Moses) who is a contemptible
wretch and can scarcely express himself clearly?
53. "Then why are not gold bracelets bestowed on him or (why)
come (not) with him angels accompanying him in procession?"
54. Thus did he make fools of his people and they obeyed him:
Truly were they a people rebellious (against Allah)
55. When at length they provoked Us We exacted retribution from
them and We drowned them all
56. And We made them (a people) of the Past and an Example to
later ages
57. When (Jesus) the son of Mary is held up as an example behold
thy people raise a clamor thereat (in ridicule)!
58. And they say " Are Our gods best or He?" This they set forth
to thee only by way of disputation: yea they are a contentious
people
59. He was no more than a servant: We granted Our favor to him
and We made him an example to the Children of Israel
60. And if it were Our Will We could make angels from amongst you
succeeding  each other on the earth
61. And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of
Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour) but follow ye
Me: this is a  Straight Way
62. Let not the Evil One hinder you: for he is to you an enemy
avowed
63. When Jesus came with Clear Signs he said: "Now have I come to
you with Wisdom and in order to make clear to you some of the
(points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me
64. "For Allah; He is my Lord and your Lord: so worship ye Him:
this is a Straight Way"
65. But sects from among themselves fell into disagreement: then
woe to the wrongdoers from the Penalty of a Grievous Day!
66. Do they only wait for the Hour that it should come on them
all of a sudden while they perceive not?
67. Friends on that Day will be foes one to another except the
Righteous
68. My devotees! no fear shall be on you that Day nor shall ye
grieve
69. (Being) those who have believed in Our Signs and bowed (their
wills to Ours) in Islam
70. Enter ye the Garden ye and your wives in (beauty and)
rejoicing
71. To them will be passed round dishes and goblets of gold:
there will be there all that the souls could desire all that the
eyes could delight in: and ye shall abide therein (for aye)
72. Such will be the Garden of which ye are made heirs for your
(good) deeds (in life)
73. Ye shall have therein abundance of fruit from which ye shall
have satisfaction
74. The Sinners will be in the Punishment of Hell to dwell
therein (for aye):
75. Nowise will the (punishment) be lightened for them and in
despair will they be there overwhelmed.
76. Nowise shall We be unjust to them: but it is they who have
been unjust themselves.
77. They will cry: "O Malik! would that thy Lord put and end to
us!" He will! say "Nay but ye shall abide!"
78. Verily We have brought the truth to you: but most of you have
a hatred for Truth.
79. What! have they settled some Plan (among themselves)? But it
is We Who settle things.
80. Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their
private counsels? Indeed (We do) and Our Messengers are by them
to record.
81. Say: "If (Allah) Most Gracious had a son I would be the first
to worship."
82. Glory to the Lord of the heavens and the earth the Lord of
the Throne (of Authority)! (He is free) from the things they
attribute (to Him)!
83. So leave them to babble and play (with vanities) until they
meet that Day , of theirs which they have been promised.
84. It is He Who is Allah in heaven and Allah on earth; and He is
full of Wisdom and Knowledge.
85. And blessed is He to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens
and the earth and all between them with Him is the knowledge of
the Hour (of Judgment) And to Him shall ye be brought back.
86. And those whom they invoke besides Allah have no power of
intercession only he who bears witness to the Truth and they know
(him)
87. If thou ask them Who Created them they will certainly say
Allah how then are they deluded away (from the Truth)?
88. (Allah has knowledge) of the (Prophet's) cry "O my Lord!
truly these are people who will not believe!"
89. But turn away from them and say "Peace!" but soon shall they
know




#44. Dukhaan                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ha Mim.
2. By the Book that makes things clear
3. We sent it down during a blessed night: for We (ever) wish to
warn (against Evil)
4. In that (night) is made distinct every affair of wisdom
5. By command from Our presence. For We (ever) send (revelations)
6. As a Mercy from thy Lord: for He hears and knows (all things)
7. The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between them if
ye (but) have an assured faith
8. There is no god but He: it is He Who gives life and gives
death the Lord and Cherisher to you and your earliest ancestors.
9. Yet they play about in doubt
10. Then watch thou for the Day that the sky will bring forth a
kind of smoke (or mist) plainly visible
11. Enveloping the people: this will be a Penalty Grievous
12. (They will say:) "Our Lord! remove the Penalty from us for We
do really believe!"
13. How shall the Message be (effectual) for them seeing that an
Apostle explaining things clearly has (already) come to them
14. Yet they turn away from him and say: "Tutored (by others) a
man possessed!"
15. We shall indeed remove the Penalty for a while (but) truly ye
will revert (to your ways)
16. One day We shall seize you with a mighty onslaught We will
indeed (then) exact Retribution!
17. We did before them try the people of Pharaoh: there came to
them and apostle most honorable.
18. Saying: "Restore to me the servants of Allah: I am to you an
apostle worthy of all trust"
19. "And be not arrogant as against Allah for I come to you with
authority manifest'
20. "For me I have sought Safety with my Lord and your Lord
against your injuring me"
21. "If ye believe me not at least keep yourselves away from me"
22. (But they were aggressive): then he cried to his Lord "These
are indeed a people given to sin."
23. (The reply came): "March forth with My servants by night for
ye are sure to be pursued"
24. "And leave the sea as a furrow (divided). For they are a host
(destined) to be drowned."
25. How many were the gardens and springs they left behind
26. And corn-fields and noble buildings
27. And wealth (and conveniences of life) wherein they had taken
such delight!
28. Thus (was their end) And We made other people inherit (those
things)
29. And neither heaven nor earth shed a tear over them nor were
they given a respite (again) 
30. We did deliver aforetime the Children of Israel from
humiliating Punishment.
31. Inflicted by Pharaoh for he was arrogant (even) among
inordinate transgressors  
32. And We chose them aforetime above the nations knowingly
33. And granted them Signs in which there was a manifest trial  
34. As to these (Quraish) they say forsooth
35. "There is nothing beyond our first death and we shall not be
raised again  
36. "Then bring (back) our forefathers if what ye say is true!"   
37. What! are they better than the people of Tubba and those who
were before them? We destroyed them because they were guilty of
sin  
38. We created not the heavens the earth and all between them
merely in (idle) sport
39. We created them not except for just ends but most of them do
not understand 
40. Verily the Day of Sorting Out is the time appointed for all
of them 
41. The Day when no protector can avail his client in aught and
no help can they receive 
42. Except such as receive Allah's Mercy for He is exalted in
Might Most Merciful  
43. Verily the tree of Zaqqum
44. Will be the food of the Sinful
45. Like molten brass; it will boil in their insides
46. Like the boiling of scalding water  
47. (A voice will cry:) "Seize ye him and drag him into the midst
of the Blazing Fire!"
48. "Then pour over his head the Penalty of Boiling Water" 
49. "Taste thou (this)! Truly wast thou Mighty full of honor!"
50. "Truly this is what ye used to doubt!"
51. As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security
52. Among Gardens and Springs
53. Dressed in fine silk and in rich brocade they will face each
other
54. So; and We shall Join them to Companions with beautiful big
and lustrous eyes
55. There can they call for every kind of fruit in peace and
security
56. Nor will they there taste Death except the first Death; and
He will preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire
57. As a Bounty from thy Lord! That will be the supreme
achievement!
58. Verily We have made this (Qur'an) easy in thy tongue in order
that they may give heed
59. So wait thou and watch; for they (too) are waiting




#45. Jaathiya                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ha Mim.
2. The revelation of the Book is from Allah the Exalted in power
Full of Wisdom
3. Verily in the heavens and the earth are Signs for those who
believe
4. And in the creation of yourselves and the fact that animals
are scattered (through the earth) are Signs for those of assured
Faith
5. And in the alternation of Night and Day and the fact that
Allah sends down Sustenance from the sky and revives therewith
the earth after its death and the change of the winds are Signs
for those that are wise
6. Such are the Signs of Allah which We rehearse to thee in
truth: then in what exposition will they believe after
(rejecting) Allah and His Signs?
7. Woe to each sinful Dealer in Falsehoods:
8. He hears the Signs of Allah rehearsed to him yet is obstinate
and lofty as if he had not heard them: then announce to him a
Penalty Grievous!
9. And when he learns something of Our Signs he takes them in
jest: for such there will be a humiliating Penalty
10. In front of them is Hell: and of no profit to them is
anything they may have earned nor any protectors they may have
taken to themselves besides Allah: for them is a tremendous
Penalty
11. This is (true) Guidance: and for those who reject the Signs
of their Lord is a grievous Penalty of abomination
12. It is Allah Who has subjected the sea to you that ships may
sail through it by His command that ye may seek of His Bounty and
that ye may be grateful
13. And He has subjected to you as from Him all that is in the
heavens and on earth: behold in that are Signs indeed for those
who reflect
14. Tell those who believe to forgive those who do not look
forward to the Days of Allah: it is for Him to recompense (for
good or ill) each People according to what they have earned
15. If anyone does a righteous deed it enures to the benefit of
his own soul if he does evil it works against (His own soul). In
the end will ye (all) be brought back to your Lord
16. We did aforetime grant to the Children of Israel the Book the
Power of Command and Prophethood; We gave them for Sustenance
things good and pure and We favored them above the nations
17. And We granted them clear Signs in affairs (of Religion): it
was only after knowledge had been granted to them that they fell
into schisms through insolent envy among themselves. Verily thy
Lord will judge between them on the Day of Judgement as to those
matters in which they set up differences
18. Then We put thee on the (right) Way of Religion: so follow
thou that (Way) and follow not the desires of those who know not.
19. They will be of no use to thee in the sight of Allah: it is
only Wrongdoers (that stand as) protectors one to another: but
Allah is the Protector of the Righteous
20. These are clear evidences to men and a Guidance and Mercy to
those of assured Faith
21. What! do those who seek after evil ways think that We shall
hold them equal with those who believe and do righteous deeds
that equal will be their Life and their death? Ill is the
judgment that they make
22. Allah created the heavens and the earth for just ends and in
order that each soul may find the recompense of what it has
earned and none of them be wronged
23. Then seest thou such a one as takes as his god his own vain
desire? Allah has knowing (him as such) left him astray and
sealed His hearing and his heart (and understanding) and put a
cover on his sight. Who then will guide him after Allah (has
withdrawn Guidance)? Will ye not then receive admonition?
24. And they say: "What is there but our life in this world? We
shall die and we live and nothing but Time can destroy us." But
of that they have no knowledge: they merely conjecture
25. And when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them their argument
is nothing but this: they say "Bring (back) our forefathers if
what ye say is true!"
26. Say: "It is Allah Who gives you life then gives you death;
then He will gather you together for the Day of Judgement about
which there is no doubt": but most men do not understand
27. To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth
and the Day that the Hour of Judgment is established that Day
will the dealers in Falsehood perish!
28. And thou wilt see every sect bowing the knee: every sect will
be called to its Record: "This Day shall ye be recompensed for
all that ye did!
29. "This Our Record speaks about you with truth: for We were
wont to put on record all that ye did."
30. Then as to those who believed and did righteous deeds their
Lord will admit them to His Mercy: that will be the Achievement
for all to see
31. But as to those who reject Allah (to them will be said):
"Were not Our Signs rehearsed to you? But ye were arrogant and
were a people given to sin!
32. "And when it was said that the promise of Allah was true and
that the Hour there was no doubt about its (coming) ye used to
say `We know not what is the Hour: we only think it is an idea
and we have no firm assurance.'"
33. Then will appear to them the evil (fruits) of what they did
and they will be completely encircled by that which they used to
mock at!
34. It will also be said: "This Day We will forget you as ye
forgot the meeting of this Day of yours! And your abode is the
Fire and no helpers have ye!
35. "This because ye used to take the Signs of Allah in jest and
the life of the world deceived you." (From) the Day therefore
they shall not be taken out thence nor shall they be received
into Grace
36. Then Praise be to Allah Lord of the heavens and Lord of the
earth Lord and Cherisher of all the worlds!
37. To Him be Glory throughout the heavens and the earth: and He
is Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom!




#46. Ahqaaf                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Ha Mim.
2. The revelation of the Book is from Allah the Exalted in Power
Full of Wisdom
3. We created not the heavens and the earth and all between them
but for just ends and for a term appointed: but those who reject
Faith turn away from that whereof they are warned
4. Say: "Do ye see what it is ye invoke besides Allah? Show me
what it is they have created on earth or have they a share in the
heavens? Bring me a Book (revealed) before this or any remnant of
knowledge (ye may have) if ye are telling the truth!"
5. And who is more astray than one who invokes besides Allah such
as will not answer him to the Day of Judgement and who (in fact)
are unconscious of their call (to them)?
6. And when mankind are gathered together (at the Resurrection)
they will be hostile to them and reject their worship
(altogether)!
7. When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them the Unbelievers say
of the Truth when it comes to them: "This is evident sorcery!"
8. Or do they say "He has forged it"? Say: "Had I forged it then
can ye obtain no single (blessing) for me from Allah. He knows
best of that whereof ye talk (so glibly)! Enough is He for a
witness between me and you! And He is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful."
9. Say: "I am no bringer of new-fangled doctrine among the
apostles nor do I know what will be done with me or with you. I
follow but that which is revealed to me by inspiration: I am but
a Warner open and clear."
10. Say: "See ye? If (this teaching) be from Allah and ye reject
it and a witness from among the Children of Israel testifies to
its similarity (with earlier scriptures) and has believed while
ye are arrogant (how unjust ye are!) truly Allah guides not a
people unjust."
11. The Unbelievers say of those who believe: "If (this Message)
were a good thing (such men) would not have gone to it first
before us!" and seeing that they guide not themselves thereby
they will say "This is an (old) old falsehood!"
12. And before this was the Book of Moses as a guide and a mercy;
and this Book confirms (it) in the Arabic tongue; to admonish the
unjust and as Glad Tidings to those who do right
13. Verily those who say "Our Lord is Allah" and remain firm (on
that Path) on  them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.
14. Such shall be Companions of the Garden dwelling Therein (for
aye): a recompense for their (good) deeds
15. We have enjoined on man Kindness to his parents: in pain did
his mother bear him and in pain did she give him birth. The
carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty
months. At length when he reaches the age of full strength and
attains forty years he says "O my Lord! grant me that I may be
grateful for Thy favor which Thou hast bestowed upon me and upon
both my parents and that I may work righteousness such as Thou
mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I
turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam."
16. Such are they from whom We shall accept the best of their
deeds and pass by their ill deeds: (they shall be) among the
Companions of the Garden: a promise of truth which was made to
them (in this life)
17. But (there is one) who says to his parents "Fie on you! Do ye
hold out the promise to me that I shall be raised up even though
generations have passed before me (without rising again)? " And
they two seek Allah's aid (and rebuke the son): "Woe to thee!
have Faith! For the promise of Allah is true." But he says "This
is nothing but tales of the ancients!"
18. Such are they against whom is proved the Sentence among the
previous generations of Jinns and men that have passed away; for
they will be (utterly) lost
19. And to all are (assigned) degrees according to the deeds
which they (have done) and in order that (Allah) may recompense
their deeds and no injustice be done to them
20. And on the Day that the Unbelievers will be placed before the
Fire (it will be said to them): "Ye received your good things in
the life of the world and ye took your pleasure out of them: but
today shall ye be recompensed with a Penalty of humiliation: for
that ye were arrogant on earth without just cause and that ye
(ever) transgressed."
21. Mention (Hud) one of `Ad's (own) brethren: behold he warned
his people about the winding Sand-tracts:  but there have been
Warners before him and after him: "Worship ye none other than
Allah: truly I fear for you the Penalty of a Mighty Day."
22. They said: "Hast thou come in order to turn us aside from Our
gods? Then bring upon us the (calamity) with which thou dost
threaten us if thou art telling the truth!"
23. He said: "The Knowledge (of when it will come) is only with
Allah: I proclaim to you the mission on which I have been sent:
but I see that ye are a people in ignorance!"
24. Then when they saw the (Penalty in the shape of ) a cloud
traversing the sky coming to meet their valleys they said "This
cloud will give us rain!" "Nay it is the (calamity) ye were
asking to be hastened! a wind wherein is a Grievous Penalty!
25. "Everything will it destroy by the command of its Lord!" Then
by the morning they nothing was to be seen but (the ruins of)
their houses! Thus do We recompense those given to sin!
26. And We had firmly established them in a (prosperity and)
power which We have not given to you (ye Quraish!) and We had
endowed them with (faculties of) hearing seeing heart and
intellect: but of no profit to them were their (faculties of)
hearing sight and heart and intellect when they went on rejecting
the Signs of Allah; and they were (completely) encircled by that
which they used to mock at!
27. We destroyed aforetime populations round about you; and We
have shown the Signs in various ways that they may turn (to Us)
28. Why then was no help forthcoming to them from those whom they
worshipped as gods besides Allah as a means of access (to Allah)?
Nay they left them in the lurch: but that was their Falsehood and
their invention
29. Behold We turned towards thee a company of Jinns (quietly)
listening to the Qur'an: when they stood in the presence thereof
they said "Listen in silence!" When the (reading) was finished
they returned to their people to warn (them of their sins)
30. They said "O our people! We have heard a Book revealed after
Moses confirming what came before it: it guides (men) to the
Truth and to a Straight Path
31. "O our people hearken to the one who invites (you) to Allah
and believe in him: He will forgive you your faults and deliver
you from a Penalty Grievous
32. "If any does not hearken to the one who invites (Us) to Allah
he cannot frustrate (Allah's Plan) on earth and no protectors can
he have besides Allah such men (wander) in manifest error."
33. See they not that Allah Who created the heavens and the earth
and never wearied with their creation is able to give life to the
dead? Yea verily He has power over all things
34. And on the Day that the Unbelievers will be placed before the
Fire (they will be asked) "Is this not the Truth? " They will say
"Yea by our Lord!" (One will say:) "Then taste ye the Penalty for
that ye were wont to deny (Truth)!"
35. Therefore patiently persevere as did (all) apostles of
inflexible purpose and be in no haste about the (Unbelievers). On
the Day that they see the (Punishment) promised them (it will be
) as if they had not tarried more than an hour in a single day.
(Thine but) to proclaim the Message: but shall any be destroyed
except those who transgress?




#47. Muhammed                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Those who reject Allah and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah
their deeds will Allah render astray (From their mark)
2. But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness and
believe in the (Revelation) sent down to Muhammad-for it is the
Truth from their Lord He will remove from them their ills and
improve their condition
3. This because those who reject Allah follow vanities while
those who believe follow the Truth from their Lord: Thus does
Allah set forth for men their lessons by similitudes
4. Therefore when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight) smite at
their necks; at length when ye have thoroughly subdued them bind
a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either
generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus
(are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will He could
certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He
lets you fight) in order to test you some with others. But those
who are slain in the way of Allah He will never let their deeds
be lost
5. Soon will He guide them and improve their condition
6. And admit them to the Garden which He has announced for them
7. O ye who believe! if ye will aid (the cause of) Allah He will
aid you and plant your feet firmly
8. But those who reject (Allah) for them is destruction and
(Allah) will render their deeds astray (from their mark)
9. That is because they hate the Revelation of Allah; so He has
made their deeds fruitless
10. Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the End
of those before them (who did evil)? Allah brought utter
destruction on them and similar (fates await) those who reject
Allah.
11. That is because Allah is the Protector of those who believe
but those who reject Allah have no protector
12. Verily Allah will admit those who believe and do righteous
deeds to Gardens beneath which rivers flow; while those who
reject Allah will enjoy (this world) and eat as cattle eat; and
the Fire will be their abode
13. And how many cities with more power than thy city which has
driven thee out have We destroyed (for their sins)? And there was
none to aid them
14. Is then one who is on a clear (Path) from his Lord no better
than one to whom the evil of his conduct seems pleasing and such
as follow their own lusts?
15. (Here is) a Parable of the Garden which the righteous are
promised: in it are rivers of water incorruptible: rivers of milk
of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine a joy to those
who drink; and rivers of honey pure and clear. In it there are
for them all kinds of fruits and Grace from their Lord. (Can
those in such Bliss) be compared to such as shall dwell for ever
in the Fire and be given to drink boiling water so that it cuts
up their bowels (to pieces)?
16. And among them are men who listen to thee but in the end when
they go out from thee they say to those who have received
Knowledge: "What is it he said just then?" Such are men whose
hearts Allah has sealed and who follow their own lusts
17. But to those who receive Guidance He increases (the light of)
Guidance and bestows on them their Piety and Restraint (from
evil)
18. Do they then only wait for the Hour that it should come on
them of a sudden? But already have come some tokens thereof and
when it (actually) is on them how can they benefit then by their
admonition?
19. Know therefore that there is no god but Allah and ask
forgiveness for the fault and for the men and women who believe:
for Allah knows how ye move about and how ye dwell in your homes
20. Those who believe say "Why is not a Surah sent down (for
us)?" But when a Surah of basic or categorical meaning is
revealed and fighting is mentioned therein thou wilt see those in
whose hearts is a disease looking at thee with a look of one in
swoon at the approach of death: but more fitting for them
21. Were it to obey and say what is just and when a matter is
resolved on it were best for them if they were true to Allah
22. Then is it to be expected of you if ye will do no mischief in
the land and break your ties of kith and kin?
23. Such are the men whom Allah has cursed for He has made them
deaf and blinded their sight
24. Do they not then earnestly seek to understand the Qur'an or
are their hearts locked up by them?
25. Those who turn back as apostates after Guidance was clearly
shown to them the Evil One has instigated them and buoyed them up
with false hopes
26. This because they said to those who hate what Allah has
revealed "We will obey you in part of (this) matter"; but Allah
knows their (inner) secrets.
27. But how (will it be) when the angels take their souls at
death and smite their faces and their backs?
28. This because they followed that which called forth the Wrath
of Allah and they hated Allah's good pleasure; so He made their
deeds of no effect
29. Or do those in whose hearts is a disease think that Allah
will not bring to light all their rancor?
30. Had We so willed We could have shown them up to thee and thou
shouldst have known them by their marks: but surely thou wilt
know them by the tone of their speech! And Allah knows All that
ye do.
31. And We shall try you until We test those among you who strive
their utmost and persevere in patience; and We shall try your
reported (mettle)
32. Those who reject Allah hinder (men) from the Path of Allah
and resist the Apostle after Guidance has been clearly shown to
them will not injure Allah in the least but He will make their
deeds of no effect
33. O ye who believe! obey Allah and obey the Apostle and make
not vain your deeds!
34. Those who reject Allah and hinder (men) from the Path of
Allah then die rejecting Allah Allah will not forgive them
35. Be not weary and faint-hearted crying for peace. When ye
should be Uppermost: for Allah is with you and will never put you
in loss for your (good) deeds
36. The life of this world is but play and amusement: and if ye
believe land guard against evil He will grant you your recompense
and will not ask you (to give up) your possessions
37. If He were to ask you for all of them and press you ye would
covetously withhold and He would bring out all your ill-feeling
38. Behold ye are those invited to spend (of your substance) in
the way of Allah: but among you are some that are niggardly. But
any who are niggardly are so at the expense of their own souls.
But Allah is free of all wants and it is ye that are needy. If ye
turn back (from the Path) He will substitute in your stead
another people; then they would not be like you!




#48. Fat-h                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Verily We have granted thee a manifest Victory
2. That Allah may forgive thee thy faults of the past and those
to follow fulfil His favor to thee; and guide thee on the
Straight Way
3. And that Allah may help thee with powerful help
4. It is He who sent down Tranquillity into the hearts of the
Believers that they may Add Faith to their Faith; for to Allah
belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is full
of Knowledge and Wisdom
5. That He may admit the men and women who believe to Gardens
beneath which rivers flow to dwell therein for aye and remove
their ills from them; and that is in the sight of Allah the
highest achievement (For man)
6. And that He may punish the Hypocrites men and women and the
Polytheists men and women who imagine an evil opinion of Allah.
On them is a round of Evil: the Wrath of Allah is on them: He has
cursed them and got Hell ready for them: and evil is it for a
destination
7. For to Allah belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth;
and Allah is Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom
8. We have truly sent thee as a witness as a bringer of Glad
Tidings and as a Warner
9. In order that ye (o men) may believe in Allah and His Apostle
that ye may assist and honor Him and celebrate his praises
morning and evening
10. Verily those who plight their fealty to thee do no less than
plight their fealty to Allah: the Hand of Allah is over their
hands: Then anyone who violates His oath does so to the harm of
his own soul and anyone who fulfills what he has covenanted with
Allah Allah will soon grant him a great Reward
11. The desert Arabs who lagged behind will say to thee: "We were
engaged in (looking after) our flocks and herds and our families;
do thou then 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 Allah if His will is to give
you some loss or to give you some profit? but Allah is well
acquainted with all that ye do 
12. "Nay ye thought that the Apostle and the Believers would
never return to their families; this seemed pleasing in your
hearts and ye conceived an evil thought for ye are a people lost
(in wickedness)."
13. And if any believe not in Allah and His Apostle We have
prepared for those who reject Allah a Blazing Fire!
14. To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth:
He forgives whom He wills and He punishes whom He wills: but
Allah is Oft- Forgiving Most Merciful
15. Those who lagged behind (will say) when ye (are free to)
march and take booty (in war): "Permit us to follow you." They
wish to change Allah's decree: Say: "Not thus will ye follow us:
Allah has already declared (this) beforehand": then they will say
"but ye are jealous of us." Nay but, little do they understand
(such things)
16. Say to the desert Arabs who lagged behind: "Ye shall be
summoned (to fight) against a people given to vehement war: then
shall ye fight or they shall submit. Then if ye show obedience
Allah will grant you a goodly reward but if ye turn back as ye
did before He will punish you with a grievous Penalty."
17. No blame is there on the blind nor is there blame on the lame
nor on one ill (if he joins not the war): but he that obeys Allah
and His Apostle (Allah) will admit him to Gardens beneath which
rivers flow; and he who turns back (Allah) will punish him with a
grievous Penalty
18. Allah's Good Pleasure was on the believers when they swore
Fealty to thee under the Tree: He knew what was in their hearts
and He sent down tranquillity to them and He rewarded them with a
speedy Victory
19. And many gains will they acquire (besides): and Allah is
Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom
20. Allah has promised you many gains that ye shall acquire and
He has given you these beforehand; 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 gains (there are) which are not within your power
but which Allah has compassed: and Allah has power over all
things
22. If the Unbelievers should fight you they would certainly turn
their backs then would they find neither protector nor helper.
23. (Such has been) the practice (Approved) of Allah already in
the past: no change wilt thou find in the practice (approved) of
Allah
24. And it is He who has restrained their hands from you and your
hand from them in the midst of Mecca after that He gave you the
victory over them. And Allah sees well all that ye do
25. They are the ones who denied revelation and hindered you from
the Sacred Mosque and the sacrificial animals detained from
reaching their place of sacrifice. Had there not been believing
men and believing women whom ye did not know that ye were
trampling down and on whose account a crime would have accrued to
you without (your) knowledge. (Allah would have allowed you to
force your way but He held back your hands) that He may admit to
His mercy whom He will. If they had been apart We should
certainly have punished the Unbelievers among them with a
grievous punishment
26. While the Unbelievers got up in their hearts heat and
cant-the heat and cant of Ignorance Allah sent down His
tranquillity to His Apostle and to the Believers and made them
stick close to the command of self-restraint and well were they
entitled to it and worthy of it. And Allah has full knowledge of
all things
27. Truly did Allah fulfil the vision for His Apostle: Ye shall
enter the Sacred Mosque if Allah wills with minds secure heads
shaved hair cut short and without fear. For He knew what ye knew
not and He granted besides this a speedy victory
28. It is He who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the
Religion of Truth to proclaim it over all religion: and enough is
Allah for a Witness
29. Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah; and those who are with him
are strong against Unbelievers (but) compassionate amongst each
other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in
prayer) seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On
their faces are their marks (being) the traces of their
prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and their
similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its
blade then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands
on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As
a result it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has
promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds
Forgiveness and a great Reward




#49. Hujuraath                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before Allah and
His Apostle: But fear Allah: for Allah is He who hears and knows
all things
2. O ye who believe! raise not your voices above the voice of the
Prophet nor speak aloud to him in talk as ye may speak aloud to
one another lest your deeds become vain and ye perceive not
3. Those that lower their voice in the presence of Allah's
Apostle their hearts has Allah tested for piety: for them is
Forgiveness and a great Reward
4. Those who shout out to thee from without the Inner Apartments
most of them lack understanding
5. If only they had patience until thou couldst come out to them
it would be best for them: but Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful
6. O ye who believe! if a wicked person comes to you with any
news ascertain the truth lest ye harm people unwittingly and
afterwards become full of repentance for what ye have done
7. And know that among you is Allah's Apostle: were he in many
matters to follow your (wishes) ye would certainly fall into
misfortune: but Allah has endeared the Faith to you and has made
it beautiful in your hearts and He has made hateful to you
unbelief wickedness and rebellion: such indeed are those who walk
in righteousness
8. A grace and favor from Allah; and Allah is full of Knowledge
and Wisdom
9. If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel make ye
peace between them: but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds
against the other then fight ye (all) against the one that
transgresses until it complies with the command of Allah; but if
it complies then make peace between them with justice and be
fair: for Allah loves those who are fair (and just)
10. The believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and
reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers: And fear
Allah that ye may receive Mercy
11. O ye who believe! let not some men among you laugh at others:
it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor let
some women laugh at others: it may be that the (latter) are
better than the (former): nor defame nor be sarcastic to each
other nor call each other by (offensive)  nicknames: Ill-seeming
is a name connoting wickedness (to be used of one) after he has
believed: And those who do not desist are (Indeed) doing wrong
12. O ye who believe! avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for
suspicion in some cases is a sin: and spy not on each other nor
speak ill of each other behind their backs. Would any of you like
to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay ye would abhor it but
fear Allah: for Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful
13. O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and
a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know
each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most
honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most
righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well
acquainted (with all things).
14. The desert Arabs say "We believe." Say "Ye have no faith; but
ye (only) say `We have submitted our wills to Allah.' For not yet
has Faith entered your hearts. But if ye obey Allah and His
Apostle He will not belittle aught of your deeds: for Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful."
15. Only those are Believers who have believed in Allah and His
Apostle and have never since doubted but have striven with their
belongings and their persons in the Cause of Allah: Such are the
sincere ones
16. Say: "what! Will ye instruct Allah about your Religion?" but
Allah knows all that is in the heavens and on earth: He has full
knowledge of all things
17. They impress on thee as favor that they have embraced Islam.
Say "Count not your Islam as a favor upon me: Nay Allah has
conferred a favor upon you that He has guided you to the Faith if
ye be true and sincere
18. "Verily Allah knows the secrets of the heavens and the earth:
and Allah sees well all that ye do."




#50. Qaaf                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Qaf. By the Glorious Qur'an (Thou art Allah's Apostle)
2. But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from
among themselves. So the Unbelievers say: "This is a wonderful
thing!
3. "What! when we die and become dust (shall we live again?).
That is a (sort of) Return far (from our understanding)"
4. We already know how much of them the earth takes away: with Us
is a Record guarding (the full account)
5. But they deny the truth when it comes to them: So they are in
a confused state
6. Do they not look at the sky above them? How We have made it
and adorned it and there are no flaws in it?
7. And the earth-We have spread it out and set thereon mountains
standing firm and produced therein every kind of beautiful growth
(in pairs)
8. To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to
Allah)
9. And We send down from the sky Rain charged with blessing and
We produce therewith Gardens and Grain for harvests
10. And tall (and stately) palm-trees with shoots of fruit-stalks
piled one over another
11. As sustenance for (Allah's) Servants; and We give (new) life
therewith to land that is dead: Thus will be the Resurrection
12. Before them was denied (the Hereafter) by the people of Noah
the Companions of the Rass the Thamud
13. The `Ad Pharaoh the Brethren of Lut
14. The companions of the Wood and the people of Tubba; each one
(of them) rejected the apostles and My warning was duly fulfilled
(in them)
15. Were We then weary with the first Creation that they should
be in confused doubt about a new Creation?
16. It was We who created man and We know what dark suggestions
his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his)
jugular vein
17. Behold two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings)
learn (and not them) one sitting on the right and one on the left
18. Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him ready
(to note it)
19. And the stupor of death will bring truth (before his eyes):
"This was the thing which thou wast trying to escape!"
20. And the Trumpet shall be blown: that will be the Day whereof
warning (had been given)
21. And there will come forth every soul: with each will be an
(angel) to drive and an (angel) to bear witness
22. (It will be said:) "Thou wast heedless of this; now have We
removed thy veil and sharp is thy sight this Day!"
23. And his companion will say: "Here is (his record) ready with
me!"
24. (The sentence will be:) "Throw throw into Hell every
contumacious Rejector (of Allah)!
25. "Who forbade what was good transgressed all bounds cast
doubts and suspicions
26. "Who set up another god besides Allah: throw him into a
severe Penalty."
27. His companion will say: "Our Lord! I did not make him
transgress but he was (himself) far astray."
28. He will say: "Dispute not with each other in My Presence: I
had already in advance sent you Warning.
29. "The Word changes not before Me and I do not the least
injustice to My Servants."
30. One Day We will ask Hell "art thou filled to the full?" It
will say "are there any more (to come)?"
31. And the Garden will be brought nigh to the righteous no more
a thing distant.
32. (A voice will say:) "This is what was promised for you for
everyone who turned (to Allah) in sincere repentance who kept
(his law).
33. "Who feared (Allah) Most Gracious unseen and brought a heart
turned in devotion (to Him)
34. "Enter ye therein in Peace and Security; this is a Day of
Eternal Life!"
35. There will be for them therein all that they wish and more
besides in Our Presence.
36. But how many generations before them did We destroy (for
their Sins) stronger in power than they? Then did they wander
through the land: Was there any place of escape (for them)?
37. Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and
understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the
truth)
38. We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in
Six Days nor did any sense of weariness touch Us
39. Bear then with patience all that they say and celebrate the
praises of thy Lord before the rising of the sun and before (its)
setting
40. And during part of the night (also) celebrate His praises and
(so likewise) after the postures of adoration
41. And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a
place quite near
42. The day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very)
truth): that will be the day of Resurrection
43. Verily it is We Who give Life and Death; and to Us is the
Final Goal
44. The Day when the Earth will be rent asunder from (men)
hurrying out: that will be a gathering together quite easy for
Us.
45. We know best what they say; and thou art not one to ever awe
them by force. So admonish with the Qur'an such as fear My
Warning!




#51. Zaariyaat                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the (Winds) that scatter broadcast
2. And those that lift and bear away heavy weights
3. And those that flow with ease and gentleness
4. And those that distribute and apportion by command
5. Verily that which ye are promised is true
6. And verily Judgment and Justice must indeed come to pass
7. By the Sky with (its) numerous Paths
8. Truly ye are in a doctrine discordant
9. Through which are deluded (away from the Truth) such as would
be deluded
10. Woe to the falsehood-mongers
11. Those who (flounder) heedless in a flood of confusion
12. They ask "when will be the Day of Judgment and Justice?"
13. (It will be) a Day when they will be tried (and tested) over
the Fire!
14. "Taste ye your trial! this is what ye used to ask to be
hastened!"
15. As to the Righteous they will be in the midst of Gardens and
Springs
16. Taking joy in the things which their Lord gives them because
before then they lived a good life
17. They were in the habit of sleeping but little by night
18. And in the hours of early dawn They (were found) praying for
Forgiveness
19. And in their wealth and possessions (was remembered) the
right of the (needy) him who asked and him who (for some reason)
was prevented (from asking)
20. On the earth are Signs for those of assured Faith
21. As also in your own selves: will ye not then see?
22. And in heaven is your Sustenance as (also) that which ye are
promised
23. Then by the Lord of heaven and earth this is the very Truth
as much as the fact that ye can speak intelligently to each
other.
24. Has the story reached thee of the honored guests of Abraham?
25. Behold they entered His presence and said: "Peace!" He said
"Peace!" (and) thought "these seem) unusual people."
26. Then he turned quickly to his household brought out a fatted
calf
27. And placed it before them. He said "Will ye not eat?"
28. (When they did not eat) He conceived a fear of them. They
said "Fear not" and they gave him glad tidings of a son endowed
with knowledge
29. But his wife came forward (laughing) aloud: she smote her
forehead and said: "a barren old woman!"
30. They said "Even so has thy Lord spoken: and He is full of
Wisdom and Knowledge."
31. (Abraham) said: "And what o ye Messengers is your errand
(now)?"
32. They said "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin
33. "To bring on on them (a shower of) stones of clay (brimstone)
34. "Marked as from thy Lord for those who trespass beyond
bounds."
35. Then We evacuated those of the Believers who were there
36. But We found not there any just (Muslim) persons except in
one house
37. And We left there a Signs for such as fear the Grievous
Penalty
38. And in Moses (was another Sign): Behold We sent him to
Pharaoh with authority manifest
39. But (Pharaoh) turned back with his Chiefs and said "A
sorcerer or one possessed!"
40. So We took him and his forces and threw them into the sea:
and his was the blame
41. And in the `Ad (people) (was another Sign): Behold We sent
against them the devastating Wind
42. It left nothing whatever that it came up against but reduced
it to ruin and rottenness
43. And in the Thamud (was another Sign): Behold they were told
"Enjoy (your brief day) for a little while!"
44. But they insolently defied the command of their Lord: so the
stunning noise (of an earthquake) seized them even while they
were looking on
45. Then they could not even stand (on their feet) nor could they
help themselves.
46. So were the people of Noah before them: for they wickedly
transgressed
47. With the power and skill did We construct the Firmament: for
it is We Who create the vastness of Space
48. And We have spread out the (spacious) earth: how excellently
We do spread out!
49. And of everything We have created pairs: that ye may receive
instruction
50. Hasten ye then (at once) to Allah: I am from Him a warner to
you clear and open!
51. And make not another an object of worship with Allah: I am
from Him a Warner to you clear and open!
52. Similarly no apostle came to the Peoples before them but they
said (of him) in like manner "A sorcerer or one possessed"!
53. Is this the legacy they have transmitted one to another? Nay
they are themselves a people transgressing beyond bounds!
54. So turn away from them: not thine is the blame
55. But teach (thy Message): for teaching benefits the Believers
56. I have only created jinns and men that they may serve Me
57. No sustenance do I require of them nor do I require that they
should feed Me
58. For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance Lord of Power
Steadfast (for ever)
59. For the wrongdoers their portion is like unto the portion of
their fellows (of earlier generations): then let them not ask Me
to hasten (that portion)!
60. Woe then to the Unbelievers on account of that day of theirs
which they have been promised!




#52. Tuur                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Mount (of Revelation);
2. By a Decree Inscribed
3. In a Scroll unfolded;
4. By the much-frequented Fane;
5. By the Canopy Raised High;
6. And by the Ocean filled with Swell
7. Verily the Doom of thy Lord will indeed come to pass
8. There is none can avert it
9. On the day when the firmament will be in dreadful commotion
10. And the mountain will fly hither and thither
11. Then woe that Day to those that treat (truth) as Falsehood
12. That play (and paddle) in shallow trifles
13. That Day shall they be thrust down to the Fire of Hell
irresistibly
14. "This" it will be said "is the Fire which ye were wont to
deny!
15. "Is this then a fake or is it ye that do not see?
16. "Burn ye therein: the same is it to you whether ye bear it
with patience or not: Ye but receive the recompense of your (own)
deeds."
17. As to the Righteous they will be in Gardens and in Happiness
18. Enjoying the (Bliss) which their Lord hath bestowed on them
and their Lord shall deliver them from the Penalty of the Fire.
19. (To them will be said:) "Eat and drink ye with profit and
health because of your (good) deeds."
20. They will recline (with ease) on Thrones (of dignity)
arranged in ranks and We shall join them to Companions with
beautiful big and lustrous eyes
21. And those who believe and whose families follow them in Faith
to them shall We join their families: nor shall We deprive them
(of the fruit) of aught of their works: (Yet) is each individual
in pledge for his deeds
22. And We shall bestow on them of fruit and meat anything they
shall desire
23. They shall there exchange one with another a (loving) cup
free of frivolity free of all taint of ill
24. Round about them will serve (devoted) to them youths
(handsome) as Pearls well-guarded
25. They will advance to each other engaging in mutual enquiry
26. They will say: "Aforetime We were not without fear for the
sake of our people
27. "But Allah has been good to us and has delivered us from the
Penalty of the Scorching Wind
28. "Truly we did call unto Him from of old: truly it is He the
Beneficent the Merciful"
29. Therefore proclaim thou the praises (of thy Lord): For by the
Grace of thy Lord thou art no (vulgar) soothsayer nor art thou
one possessed
30. Or do they say "A Poet! we await for him some calamity
(hatched) by Time!"
31. Say thou: "Await ye! I too will wait along with you!"
32. Is it that their faculties of understanding urge them to this
or are they but a people transgressing beyond bounds?
33. Or do they say "He fabricated the (Message)"? Nay they have
no faith!
34. Let them then produce a recital like unto it  if (it be) they
speak the Truth!
35. Were they created of nothing or were they themselves the
creators?
36. Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Nay they have
no firm belief
37. Or are the Treasures of thy Lord with them or are they the
managers (of affairs)?
38. Or have they a ladder by which they can (climb up to heaven
and) listen (to its secrets)? Then let (such a) listener of
theirs produce a manifest proof
39. Or has He only daughters and ye have sons?
40. Or is it that thou dost ask for a reward so that they are
burdened with a load of debt?
41. Or that the Unseen is in their hands and they write it down?
42. Or do they intend a plot (against thee)? But those who defy
Allah are themselves involved in a Plot!
43. Or have they a god other then Allah? exalted is Allah far
above the things they associate with Him!
44. Were they to see a piece of the sky falling (on them) they
would (only) say: "clouds gathered in heaps!"
45. So leave them alone until they encounter that Day of theirs
wherein they shall (perforce) swoon (with terror)
46. The Day when their plotting will avail them nothing and no
help shall be Given them
47. And verily for those who do wrong there is another punishment
besides this: but most of them understand not
48. Now await in patience the command of thy Lord: for verily
thou art in our eyes: and celebrate the praises of thy Lord the
while thou standest forth
49. And for part of the night also praise thou Him and at the
retreat of the stars!




#53. Najm                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Star when it goes down
2. Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled
3. Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire
4. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him
5. He was taught by one mighty in Power
6. Endued with Wisdom: For he appeared (in stately form)
7. While he was in the highest part of the horizon
8. Then he approached and came closer
9. And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer
10. So did (Allah) convey the inspiration to His Servant
(conveyed) what He (meant) to convey
11. The (Prophet's) (mind and) heart in no way falsified that
which he saw
12. Will ye then dispute with him concerning what he saw?
13. For indeed he saw him at a second descent
14. Near the Lote-tree beyond which none may pass
15. Near it is the Garden of Abode
16. Behold the Lote-tree was shrouded (in mystery unspeakable!)
17. (His) sight never swerved nor did it go wrong!
18. For truly did he see of the Signs of his Lord the Greatest!
19. Have ye seen Lat an Uzza
20. And another the third (goddess) Manat?
21. What! for you the male sex and for Him the female?
22. Behold such would be indeed a division most unfair!
23. These are nothing but names which ye have devised  ye and
your fathers for which Allah has sent down no authority
(whatever). They follow nothing but conjecture and what their own
souls desire! Even though there has already come to them Guidance
from their Lord
24. Nay shall man have (just) anything he hankers after?
25. But it is to Allah that the End and the Beginning (of all
things) belong
26. How many so ever be the angels in the heavens their
intercession will avail nothing except after Allah has given
leave for whom He pleases and that he is acceptable to Him
27. Those who believe not in the Hereafter name the angels with
female names
28. But they have no knowledge therein. They follow nothing but
conjecture and conjecture avails nothing against Truth
29. Therefore shun those who turn away from Our Message and
desire nothing but the life of this world
30. That is as far as knowledge will reach them. Verily thy Lord
knoweth best those who stray from His path and He knoweth best
those who receive guidance
31. Yea to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth;
so that He rewards those who do evil according to their deeds and
He rewards those who do good with what is best
32. Those who avoid great sins and shameful deeds. Only (falling
into) small faults verily thy Lord is ample in forgiveness. He
knows you well when He brings you out of the earth and when ye
are hidden in your mother's wombs therefore justify not
yourselves. He knows best who it is that guards against evil
33. Seest thou one who turns back
34. Gives a little then hardens (his heart)?
35. What! has he knowledge of the Unseen so that he can see?
36. Nay is he not acquainted with what is in the books of Moses
37. And of Abraham who fulfilled his engagements?
38. Namely that no bearer of burdens can bear the burden of
another;
39. That man can have nothing but what he strives for
40. That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight
41. Then will he be rewarded with a reward complete
42. That to thy Lord is the final Goal
43. That it is He who Granteth Laughter and Tears
44. That it is He who Granteth Death and Life
45. That He did create in pairs male and female
46. From a seed when lodged (in its place)
47. That He hath promised a Second Creation (raising of the Dead)
48. That it is He Who giveth wealth and satisfaction
49. That He is the Lord of Sirius (the Mighty Star)
50. And that it is He Who destroyed the (powerful) ancient `Ad
(people)
51. And the Thamud nor gave them a lease of perpetual life
52. And before them the people of Noah for that they were (all)
Most unjust and most insolent transgressors
53. And He destroyed the Overthrown Cities (of Sodom and
Gomorrah)
54. So that (ruins unknown) have covered them up
55. Then which of the gifts of thy Lord (O man) wilt thou dispute
about?
56. This is a Warner of the (series of) Warners of old!
57. The (Judgment) ever approaching draws nigh
58. No (soul) but Allah can lay it bare
59. Do ye then wonder at this recital?
60. And will ye laugh and not weep
61. Wasting your time in vanities?
62. But fall ye down in prostration to Allah and adore (Him)!




#54. Qamar                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. The hour (of Judgment) is nigh and the moon is cleft asunder
2. But if they see a Sign they turn away and say "This is (but)
transient magic."
3. They reject (the warning) and follow their (own) lusts but
every matter has its appointed time
4. There have already come to them Recitals wherein there is
(enough) to check (them)
5. Mature wisdom but (the preaching of) Warners profits them not
6. Therefore (O Prophet) turn away from them. The day that the
Caller willcall (them) to a terrible affair
7. They will come forth  their eyes humbled from (their) graves
(torpid) like locusts scattered abroad
8. Hastening with eyes transfixed towards the Caller! "Hard is
this Day!" the Unbelievers will say
9. Before them the People of Noah rejected (their apostle): they
rejected Our servant and said "Here is one possessed!" and he was
driven out
10. Then he called on his Lord: "I am one overcome: do thou then
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 met (and rose) to the extent decreed
13. But We bore him on an (Ark) made of broad planks and caulked
with palm-fibre
14. She floats under Our eyes (and care): a recompense to one who
had been rejected (with scorn)!
15. And We have left this as a Sign (for all time): then is there
any that will receive admonition?
16. But how (terrible) was My Penalty and My Warning?
17. And We have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and
remember: then is there any that will receive admonition?
18. The `Ad (people) (too) rejected (Truth): then how terrible
was my Penalty and my Warning!
19. For We sent against them a furious wind on a Day of violent
Disaster
20. Plucking out men as if they were roots of palm-trees torn up
(from the ground)
21. Yea how (terrible) was my Penalty and my Warning!
22. But We have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and
remember: then is there any that will receive admonition?
23. The Thamud (also) rejected (their) Warners
24. For they said: "what! a man! a solitary one from among
ourselves! shall we follow such a one? Truly should we then be
straying in mind and mad!
25. "Is It that the Message is sent to him of all people amongst
us? Nay he is a liar an insolent one!"
26. Ah! they will know on the morrow which is the liar the
insolent one!
27. For We will send the she camel by way of trial for them. So
watch them (o Saleh) and possess thyself in patience!
28. And tell them that the water is to be divided between them:
each one's right to drink being brought forward (by suitable
turns)
29. But they called to their companion and he took a sword in
hand and hamstrung (her)
30. Ah! how (terrible) was My Penalty and My Warning!
31. For We sent against them a single Mighty Blast and they
became like the dry stubble used by one who pens cattle
32. And We have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and
remember: then is there any that will receive admonition?
33. The People of Lut rejected (his) Warning
34. We sent against them a violent tornado with showers of stones
(which destroyed them) except Lut's household: them We delivered
by early Dawn
35. As a Grace from Us: Thus do We reward those who give thanks
36. And (Lut) did warn them of Our Punishment but they disputed
about the Warning
37. And they even sought to snatch away his guests from him but
We blinded their eyes. (They heard:) "now taste ye My Wrath and
My Warning." 
38. Early on the morrow an abiding Punishment seized them:
39. "So taste ye My Wrath and My Warning."
40. And We have indeed made the Qur'an easy to understand and
remember: then, is there any that will receive admonition?
41. To the people of Pharaoh too aforetime came Warners (from
Allah)
42. The (people) rejected all Our Signs; but We seized them with
such Penalty (as comes) from One Exalted in Power able to carry
out His Will
43. Are your Unbelievers (O Quraish) better than they? or have ye
an immunity in the Sacred Books?
44. Or do they say: "We acting together can defend ourselves"?
45. Soon will their multitude be put to flight and they will show
their backs
46. Nay the Hour (of Judgment) is the time promised them (for
their full recompense): And that Hour will be Most grievous and
most bitter
47. Truly those in sin are the ones straying in mind and mad
48. The day they will be dragged through the Fire on their faces
(they will hear:) "Tastes ye the touch of Hell!"
49. Verily all things have We created in proportion and measure
50. And Our command is but a single (Act) like the twinkling of
an eye
51. And (oft) in the past have We destroyed gangs like unto you:
Then is there! any that will receive admonition?":
52. All that they do is noted in (their) Books (of Deeds):
53. Every matter small and great is on record
54. As to the Righteous they will be in the midst of Gardens and
Rivers
55. In an Assembly of Truth in the Presence of a Sovereign
Omnipotent




#55. Rahman                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. (Allah) Most Gracious!
2. It is He Who has taught the Qur'an
3. He has created man
4. He has taught him speech (and Intelligence)
5. The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed
6. And the herbs and the trees-both (alike) bow in adoration
7. And the Firmament has He raised high and He has set up the
balance (of Justice)
8. In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance
9. So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the
balance
10. It is He Who has spread out the earth for (His) creatures
11. Therein is fruit and date-palms producing spathes (enclosing
dates):
12. Also corn with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder and
sweet-smelling plants
13. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
14. He created man from sounding clay like unto pottery
15. And He created Jinns from fire free of smoke
16. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
17. (He is) Lord of the two Easts and Lord of the two Wests
18. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
19. He has let free the two bodies of flowing water meeting
together:
20. Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress
21. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
22. Out of them come Pearls and Coral
23. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
24. And His are the Ships sailing smoothly through the seas lofty
as mountains
25. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny? 
26. All that is on earth will perish;
27. But will abide (forever) the Face of thy Lord full of Majesty
Bounty and Honor
28. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
29. Of Him seeks (its needs) every creature in the heavens and on
earth: every day in (new) Splendor doth He (shine)!
30. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
31. Soon shall We settle your affairs o both ye worlds!
32. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
33. O ye assembly of Jinns and men! if it be ye can pass beyond
the zones of the heavens and the earth pass ye! not without
authority shall ye be able to pass!
34. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
35. On you will be sent (O ye evil ones twain!) a flame of fire
(to burn) and a smoke (to choke): No defence will ye have
36. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
37. When the sky is rent asunder and it becomes red like ointment
38. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
39. On that day no question will be asked of man or Jinn as to
his sin
40. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
41. (For) the sinners will be known by their Marks: and they will
be seized by their forelocks and their feet
42. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
43. This is the Hell which the Sinners deny
44. In its midst and in the midst of boiling hot water will they
wander round!
45. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
46. But for such as fear the time when they will stand before
(the Judgment Seat of) their Lord there will be two Gardens
47. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
48. Containing all kinds (of trees and delights)
49. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
50. In them (each) will be two Springs flowing (free);
51. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
52. In them will be Fruits of every kind two and two
53. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
54. They will recline on Carpets whose inner linings will be of
rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be Near (and easy of
reach)
55. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
56. In them will be (Maidens) Chaste restraining their glances
whom no man or Jinn before them has touched
57. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
58. Like unto rubies and coral
59. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
60. Is there any Reward for Good other than Good?
61. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
62. And besides these two there are two other Gardens
63. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
64. Dark green in color (from plentiful watering)
65. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
66. In them (each) will be two springs pouring forth water in
continuous abundance
67. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
68. In them will be Fruits and dates and pomegranates
69. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
70. In them will be fair (companions) good beautiful
71. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
72. Companions restrained (as to their glances) in (goodly)
pavilions
73. Then which of the favor of your Lord will ye deny?
74. Whom no man or Jinn before them has touched
75. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
76. Reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty
77. Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?
78. Blessed be the name of thy Lord full of Majesty Bounty and
Honor




#56. Waaqia                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. When the event inevitable cometh to pass
2. Then will no (soul) entertain falsehood concerning its coming
3. (Many) will it bring low (many) will it exalt
4. When the earth shall be shaken to its depths
5. And the mountains shall be crumbled to atoms
6. Becoming dust scattered abroad
7. And ye shall be sorted out into three classes
8. Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand what
will be the Companions of the Right Hand?
9. And the Companions of the left hand what will be the
Companions of the Left Hand?
10. And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the
Hereafter)
11. These will be those Nearest to Allah
12. In Gardens of Bliss
13. A number of people from those of old
14. And a few from those of later times
15. (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious
stones)
16. Reclining on them facing each other
17. Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness)
18. With goblets (shining) beakers and cups (filled) out of
clear- flowing fountains:
19. No after-ache will they receive therefrom nor will they
suffer intoxication
20. And with fruits any that they may select
21. And the flesh of fowls any that they may desire
22. And (there will be) Companions with beautiful big and
lustrous eyes"
23. Like unto Pearls well-guarded
24. A Reward for the Deeds of their past (Life)
25. No frivolity will they hear therein nor any taint of ill
26. Only the saying "Peace! Peace."
27. The Companions of the Right Hand what will be the Companions
of the Right Hand?
28. (They will be) among lote trees without thorns
29. Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above
another
30. In shade long-extended
31. By water flowing constantly
32. And fruit in abundance
33. Whose season is not limited nor (supply) forbidden
34. And on Thrones (of Dignity) raised high
35. We have created (their Companions) of special creation
36. And made them virgin-pure (and undefiled)
37. Beloved (by nature) equal in age
38. For the companions of the Right Hand
39. A (goodly) number from those of old
40. And a (goodly) number from those of later times
41. The Companions of the Left Hand-what will be the Companions
of the Left Hand?
42. (They will be) in the midst of a fierce Blast of Fire and in
Boiling Water
43. And in the shades of Black Smoke
44. Nothing (will there be) to refresh nor to please
45. For that they were wont to be indulged before that in wealth
(and luxury)
46. And persisted obstinately in wickedness supreme!
47. And they used to say "what! when we die and become dust and
bones shall we then indeed be raised up again?"
48. "(We) and our fathers of old?"
49. Say: "Yea those of old and those of later times
50. "All will certainly be gathered together for the meeting
appointed for a Day Well-known
51. "Then will ye truly o ye that go wrong and treat (Truth) as
Falsehood!
52. "Ye will surely taste of the Tree of Zaqqum"
53. "Then will ye fill your insides therewith"
54. "And drink Boiling Water on top of it"
55. "Indeed ye shall drink like diseased camels raging with
thirst!
56. Such will be their entertainment on the Day of Requital!
57. It is We Who have created you: why will ye not witness the
Truth?
58. Do ye then see? The (human seed) that ye throw out
59. Is it ye who create it or are We the Creators?
60. We have decreed Death to be your common lot and We are not to
be frustrated
61. From changing your Forms and creating you (again) in (Forms)
that ye know not
62. And ye certainly know already the first form of creation: why
then do ye not celebrate His praises?
63. See ye the seed that ye sow in the ground?
64. Is it ye that cause it to grow or are We the Cause?
65. Were it Our Will we could crumble it to dry powder and ye
would be left in wonderment
66. (Saying) "We are indeed left with debts (for nothing)"
67. "Indeed are we shut out (of the fruits of our labor)"
68. See ye the water which ye drink?
69. Do ye bring it Down (in rain) from the Cloud or do We?
70. Were it Our Will We could make it salt (and unpalatable):
then why do ye not give thanks?
71. See ye the Fire which ye kindle?
72. Is it ye who grow the tree which feeds the fire or do We grow
it?
73. We have made it a memorial (of our handiwork) and an article
of comfort and convenience for the denizens of deserts
74. Then celebrate with praises the name of the Lord the Supreme
75. Furthermore I call to witness the setting of the Stars
76. And that is indeed a mighty adjuration if ye but knew
77. That this is indeed a Qur'an most honorable
78. In a Book well-guarded
79. Which none shall touch but those who are clean
80. A Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds  
81. Is it such a Message that ye would hold in light esteem?
82. And have ye made it your livelihood that ye should declare it
false?
83. Then why do ye not (intervene) when (the soul of the dying
man) reaches the throat
84. And ye the while (sit) looking on
85. But We are nearer to him than ye and yet see not
86. Then why do you not if you are exempt from (future) account
87. Call back the soul if ye are true (in your claim of
Independence)?
88. Thus then if he be of those Nearest to Allah
89. (There is for him) Rest and Satisfaction and a Garden of
Delights
90. And if he be of the Companions of the Right Hand
91. (For him is the salutation) "Peace be unto thee" from the
Companions of the Right Hand
92. And if he be of those who treat (truth) as Falsehood who go
wrong
93. For him is Entertainment with Boiling Water
94. And burning in Hell-Fire
95. Verily this is the Very Truth and Certainty
96. So celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord the Supreme




#57. Hadiid                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Whatever is in the heavens and on earth let it declare the
Praises and Glory of Allah: for He is the Exalted in Might the
Wise
2. To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; it
is He Who gives life and Death; and He has Power over all things
3. He is the First and the Last the Evident and the immanent: and
He has full knowledge of all things
4. He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and
is moreover firmly established on the Throne (of authority). He
knows what enters within the earth and what comes forth out of it
what comes down from heaven and what mounts up to it. And He is
with you wheresoever ye may be. And Allah sees well all that ye
do
5. To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth: and
all affairs are referred back to Allah
6. He merges Night into Day and He merges Day into Night; and He
has full knowledge of the secrets of (all) hearts
7. Believe in Allah and His Apostle and spend (in charity) out of
the (substance) whereof He has made you heirs. For those of you
who believe and spend (in charity) for them is a great Reward.
8. What cause have ye why ye should not believe in Allah? And the
Apostle invites you to believe in your Lord and has indeed taken
your Covenant if ye are men of faith
9. He is the One Who Sends to His Servants manifest Signs that He
may lead you from the depths of Darkness into the Light. And
verily Allah is to you Most Kind and Merciful
10. And what cause have ye why ye should not spend in the cause
of Allah?  For to Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and
the earth. Not equal among you are those who spent (freely) and
fought before the Victory (with those who did so later). Those
are higher in rank than those who spent (freely) and fought
afterwards. But to all has Allah promised a goodly (reward) and
Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do
11. Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful Loan? For
(Allah) will increase it manifold to his credit and he will have
(besides) a liberal reward
12. One Day shalt thou see the believing men and the believing
women how their Light runs forward before them and by their right
hands: (their greeting will be): "Good News for you this Day!
Gardens beneath which flow rivers! To dwell therein for aye! this
is indeed the highest Achievement!"
13. One day will the Hypocrites men and women say to the
Believers: "Wait for us! let us borrow (a light) from your
Light!" It will be said: "turn ye back to your rear! then seek a
light (where ye can)!" So a wall will be put up betwixt them with
a gate therein. Within it will be Mercy throughout and without it
all alongside will be (wrath and) Punishment!
14. (Those without) will call out "were we not with you?" (The
others) will reply "True! but ye led yourselves into temptation;
ye looked forward (to our ruin); ye doubted (Allah's promise);
and (your false) desires deceived you; until there issued the
Command of Allah. And the Deceiver deceived you in respect of
Allah
15. "This Day shall no ransom be accepted of you nor of those who
rejected Allah. Your abode is the fire: That is the proper place
to claim you: and an evil refuge it is !"
16. Has not the time arrived for the Believers that their hearts
in all humility should engage in the remembrance of Allah and of
the truth which has been revealed (to them) and that they should
not become like those to whom was given Revelation aforetime but
long ages passed over them and their hearts grew hard? For many
among them are rebellious transgressors
17. Know ye (all) that Allah giveth life to the earth after its
death! already have We shown the Signs plainly to you that ye may
learn wisdom
18. For those who give in Charity men and women and loan to Allah
a Beautiful Loan it shall be increased manifold (to their credit)
and they shall have (besides) a liberal reward
19. And those who believe in Allah and His apostles they are the
Sincere (Lovers of truth) and the witnesses (who testify) in the
eyes of their Lord: they shall have their Reward and their Light
but those who reject Allah and deny Our Signs they are the
Companions of Hell- Fire
20. Know ye (all) that the life of this world is but play and
amusement pomp and mutual boasting and multiplying (in rivalry)
among yourselves riches and children: Here is a similitude: How
rain and the growth which it brings forth delight (the hearts of)
the tillers; soon it withers; thou wilt see it grow yellow; then
it becomes dry and crumbles away. But in the Hereafter is a
Penalty severe (for the devotees of wrong) and Forgiveness from
Allah and (His) Good Pleasure (for the devotees of Allah). And
what is the life of this world but goods and chattels of
deception?
21. Be ye foremost (in seeking) forgiveness from your Lord and a
Garden (of Bliss) the width whereof is as the width of heaven and
earth prepared for those who believe in Allah and His apostles:
that is the Grace of Allah which He bestows on whom He pleases:
and Allah is the Lord of Grace abounding
22. No misfortune can happen on earth or in your souls but is
recorded in a decree before We bring it into existence: that is
truly easy for Allah
23. In order that ye may not despair over matters that pass you
by nor exult over favors bestowed upon you. For Allah loveth not
any vainglorious boaster
24. Such persons as are covetous and commend covetousness to men.
And if any turn back (from Allah's Way) verily Allah is free of
all needs worthy of all praise
25. We sent aforetime our apostles with Clear Signs and sent down
with them the Book and the Balance (of Right and Wrong) that men
may stand forth in justice; and We sent down Iron in which is
(material for) mighty war as well as many benefits for mankind
that Allah may test who it is that will help unseen Him and His
apostles; for Allah is Full of Strength exalted in) Might (and
able to enforce His will)
26. And We sent Noah and Abraham and established in their line
Prophethood and Revelation: and some of them were on right
guidance but many of them became rebellious transgressors
27. Then in their wake We followed them up with (others of) Our
apostles: We sent after them Jesus the son of Mary and bestowed
on him the 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: (We
commanded) only the seeking for the Good pleasure of Allah; but
that they did not foster as they should have done. Yet We
bestowed on those among them who believed their (due) reward but
many of them are rebellious transgressors
28. O ye that believe! fear Allah and believe in His apostle and
He will bestow on you a double portion of His Mercy: He will
provide for you a light by which ye shall walk (straight in your
path) and He will forgive you (your past): For Allah is
Oft-Forgiving. Most Merciful
29. That the People of the Book may know that they have no power
whatever over the Grace of Allah that (His) Grace is (entirely)
in his hand to bestow it on whomsoever He wills. For Allah is the
Lord of Grace abounding.




#58. Mujadila                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Allah has indeed heard (and accepted) the statement of the
woman who pleads with thee concerning her husband and carries her
complaint (in prayer) to Allah: and Allah (always) hears the
arguments between both sides among you for Allah hears and sees
(all things)
2. If any men among you divorce their wives by Zihar (calling
them mothers) they cannot be their mothers: none can be their
mothers except those who gave them birth. And in fact they use
words (both) iniquitous and false but truly Allah is one that
blots out (sins) and forgives (again and again)
3. But those who divorce their wives by Zihar then wish to go
back on the words they uttered (it is ordained that such a one)
should free a slave before they touch each other: this are ye
admonished to perform: and Allah is well-acquainted with (all)
that ye do
4. And if any has not (the wherewithal) he should fast for two
months consecutively before they touch each other. But if any is
unable to do so he should feed sixty indigent ones. This that ye
may show your faith in Allah and His Apostle. Those are limits
(set by) Allah. For those who Reject (Him) there is a grievous
Penalty
5. Those who resist Allah and His Apostle will be humbled to dust
as were those before them: for We have already sent down clear
Signs. And the Unbelievers (will have) a humiliating Penalty.
6. On the Day that Allah will raise them all up (again) and show
them the truth (and meaning) of their conduct. Allah has reckoned
its (value) though they may have forgotten it: for Allah is
Witness to all things
7. Seest thou not that Allah doth know (all) that is in the
heavens and on earth? There is not a secret consultation between
three but He makes the fourth among them nor between five but He
makes the sixth nor between fewer nor more but He is in their
midst wheresoever they be in the end will He tell them the truth
of their conduct on the Day of Judgment for Allah has full
knowledge of all things
8. Turnest thou not thy sight towards those who were forbidden
secret counsels yet revert to that which they were forbidden (to
do)? And they hold secret counsels among themselves for iniquity
and hostility and disobedience to the Apostle. And when they come
to thee they salute thee not as Allah salutes thee (but in
crooked ways): and they say to themselves "Why does not Allah
punish us for our words?" Enough for them is Hell: in it will
they burn and evil is that destination!
9. O ye who believe! when ye hold secret counsel do it not for
iniquity and hostility and disobedience to the Prophet; but do it
for righteousness and self-restraint; and fear Allah to whom ye
shall be brought back
10. Secret counsels are only (inspired) by the Evil One in order
that he may cause grief to the Believers; but he cannot harm them
in the least except as Allah permits; and on Allah let the
Believers put their trust
11. O ye who believe! When ye are told to make room in the
assemblies (spread out and) make room: (Ample) room will Allah
provide for you. And when ye are told to rise up rise up: Allah
will raise up to (suitable) ranks (and degrees) those of you who
believe and who have been granted Knowledge: and, Allah is
well-acquainted with all ye do
12. O ye who believe! W hen ye consult the Apostle in private
spend something in charity before your private consultation. That
will be best for you and most conducive to purity (of conduct).
But if ye find not (the wherewithal) Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful.
13. Is it that ye are afraid of spending sums in charity before
your private consultation (with him)? If then ye do not so and
Allah forgives you then (at least) establish regular prayer;
practice regular charity; and obey Allah and His Apostle: and
Allah is well- acquainted will all that ye do.
14. Turnest thou not thy attention to those who turn (in
friendship) to such as have the Wrath of Allah upon them? They
are neither of you nor of them and they swear to falsehood
knowingly
15. Allah has prepared for them a severe Penalty: evil indeed are
their deeds
16. They have made their oaths a screen (for their misdeeds):
Thus they obstruct (men) from the Path of Allah: therefore shall
they have a humiliating Penalty
17. Of no profit whatever to them against Allah will be their
riches nor their sons: They will be Companions of the Fire to
dwell therein (for aye)!
18. One day will Allah raise them all up (for Judgment): then
will they swear to Him as they swear to you: and they think that
they have something (to stand upon): No indeed! they are but
liars!
19. The Evil One has got the better of them: So he has made them
lose the remembrance of Allah. They are the Party of the Evil
One. Truly it is the Party of the Evil One that will perish!
20. Those who resist Allah and His Apostle will be among those
most humiliated
21. Allah has decreed: "It is I and My Apostle who must prevail":
For Allah is One full of strength able to enforce His Will.
22. Thou wilt not find any people who believe in Allah and the
Last Day loving those who resist Allah and His Apostle even
though they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or
their kindred. For such He has written Faith in their hearts and
strengthened them with a spirit from Himself. And He will admit
them to Gardens beneath which Rivers flow to dwell therein (for
ever). Allah will be well pleased with them and they with Him.
They are the Party of Allah. Truly it is the Party of Allah that
will achieve Felicity




#59. Hashr                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Whatever is in the heavens and on earth let it declare the
Praises and Glory of Allah: for He is the Exalted in Might the
Wise
2. It is He who got out the Unbelievers among the People of the
Book from their homes at the first gathering (of the forces).
Little did ye think that they would get out: and they thought
that their fortresses would defend them from Allah! but the
(wrath of) Allah came to them from quarters from which they
little expected (it) and cast terror into their hearts so that
they destroyed their dwellings by their own hands and the hands
of the Believers. Take warning then o ye with eyes (to see)!
3. And had it not been that Allah has decreed banishment for them
He would certainly have punished them in this world: and in the
Hereafter they shall (certainly) have the Punishment of the Fire
4. That is because they resisted Allah and His Apostle: and if
anyone resists. Allah verily Allah is severe in Punishment
5. Whether ye cut down (o ye Muslims!) the tender palm-trees or
ye left them standing on their roots it was by leave of Allah and
in order that He might cover with shame the rebellious
transgressors.
6. What Allah has bestowed on His Apostle (and taken away) from
them for this ye made no expedition with either cavalry or
camelry: but Allah gives power to His apostles over any He
pleases: and Allah has power over all things.
7. What Allah has bestowed on His Apostle (and taken away) from
the people of the townships belongs to Allah to His Apostle and
to kindred and orphans the needy and the wayfarer; in order that
it may not (Merely) make a circuit between the wealth among you.
So take what the Apostle assigns to you and deny yourselves that
which he withholds from you. And fear Allah; for Allah is strict
in Punishment
8. (Some part is due) to the indigent Muhajirs those who were
expelled from their homes and their property while seeking Grace
from Allah and (His) Good pleasure and aiding Allah and His
Apostle: such are indeed the sincere ones
9. But those who before them had homes (in Medina) and had
adopted the Faith show their affection to such as came to them
for refuge and entertain no desire in their hearts for things
given to the (latter) but give them preference over themselves
even though poverty was their (own lot). And those saved from the
covetousness of their own souls they are the ones that achieve
prosperity
10. And those who came after them say: "Our Lord! Forgive us and
our brethren who came before us into the Faith and leave not in
our hearts rancor (or sense of injury) against those who have
believed our Lord! Thou art indeed Full of Kindness Most
Merciful."
11. Hast thou not observed the Hypocrites say to their
misbelieving brethren among the People of the Book?  "If ye are
expelled We too will go out with you and we will never hearken to
anyone in your affair; and if ye are attacked (in fight) we will
help you." But Allah is witness that they are indeed liars
12. If they are expelled never will they go out with them; and if
they are attacked (in fight) they will never help them; and if
they do help them they will turn their backs; so they will
receive no help
13. Of a truth ye are stronger (than they) because of the terror
in their hearts (sent) by Allah. This is because they are men
devoid of understanding
14. They will not fight you (even) together except in fortified
townships or from behind walls. Strong is their fighting (spirit)
amongst themselves thou wouldst think they were united but their
hearts are divided: that is because they are a people devoid of
wisdom
15. Like those who lately preceded them they have tasted the evil
result of their conduct and (in the Hereafter there is) for them
a grievous Penalty
16. (Their allies deceived them) like the Evil One when he says
to man "Deny Allah"; but when (man) denies Allah (the Evil One)
says "I am free of thee: I do fear Allah the Lord of the Worlds!"
17. The end of both will be that they will go into the Fire
dwelling therein for ever. Such is the reward of wrong-doers
18. O ye who believe! Fear Allah and let every soul look to what
(provision) he has sent forth for the morrow. Yea fear Allah: for
Allah is well-acquainted with (all) they ye do
19. And be ye not like those who forget Allah; and He made them
forget their own souls! such are the rebellious transgressors!
20. Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the Companions
of the Garden it is the Companions of the Garden that will
achieve Felicity
21. Had We sent down this Qur'an on a mountain verily thou would
have seen it humble itself and cleave asunder for fear of Allah
such are the similitudes which We propound to men that they may
reflect
22. Allah is He than whom there is no other god Who knows (all
things) both secret and open; He Most Gracious Most Merciful.
23. Allah is He than whom there is no other god the sovereign the
Holy One the Source of Peace (and Perfection). The Guardian of
Faith the Preserver of Safety the Exalted in Might the
Irresistible the Supreme: Glory to Allah! (high is He) above the
partners they attribute to Him
24. He is Allah the Creator the Evolver the Bestower of Forms (or
colors). To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names: Whatever is in
the heavens and on earth doth declare His Praises and Glory: and
He is the exalted in Might the Wise




#60. Mumtahana                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  1. O ye who
believe! take not My enemies and yours as friends (or protectors)
offering them (your) love even though they have rejected the
Truth that has come to you and have (on the contrary) driven out
the Prophet and yourselves (from your homes) (simply) because ye
believe in Allah your Lord! If ye have come out to strive in My
Way and to seek My Good Pleasure (take them not as friends)
holding secret converse of love (and friendship) with them: for I
know full well all that ye conceal and all that ye reveal. And
any of you that does this has strayed from the Straight Path
2. If they were to get the better of you they would behave to you
as enemies and stretch forth their hands and their tongues
against you for evil; and they desire that ye should reject the
Truth
3. Of no profit to you will be your relatives and your children
on the Day of Judgment: He will judge between you: for Allah sees
well and that ye do."
4. There is for you an excellent example (to follow) in Abraham
and those with him when they said to their people: "We are clear
of you and of whatever ye worship besides Allah: we have rejected
you and there has arisen between us and you enmity and hatred
forever unless ye believe in Allah and Him alone": But not when
Abraham said to his father: "I will pray for forgiveness for thee
though I have no power (to get) aught on thy behalf from Allah ."
(They prayed): "Our Lord! in Thee do we trust and to Thee do" we
turn in repentance: to Thee is (our) final Goal.
5. "Our Lord! Make us not a (test and) trial for the Unbelievers
but forgive us our Lord! For Thou art the Exalted in Might the
Wise."
6. There was indeed in them an excellent example for you to
follow for those whose hope is in Allah and in the Last Day. But
if any turn away truly Allah is Free of all Wants Worthy of all
Praise.
7. It may be that Allah will grant love (and friendship) between
you and those whom ye (now) hold as enemies: for Allah has power
(over all things); and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
8. Allah forbids you not with regard to those who fight you not
for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes from dealing
kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just
9. Allah only forbids you with regard to those who fight you for
(your) Faith and drive you out of your homes and support (others)
in driving you out from turning to them (for friendship and
protection). It is such as turn to them (in these circumstances)
that do wrong
10. O ye who believe! when there come to you believing women
refugees examine (and test) them: Allah knows best as to their
Faith: if ye ascertain that they are Believers then send them not
back to the Unbelievers. They are not lawful (wives) for the
Unbelievers nor are the (Unbelievers) lawful (husbands) for them.
But pay the Unbelievers what they have spent (on their dower).
And there will be no blame on you if ye marry them on payment of
their dower to them. But hold not to the guardianship of
unbelieving women: ask for what ye have spent on their dowers and
let the (Unbelievers) ask for what they have spent (on the dowers
of women who come over to you). Such is the command of Allah: He
judges (with justice) between you: and Allah is Full of Knowledge
and Wisdom
11. And if any of your wives deserts you to the Unbelievers and
ye have an accession (by the coming over of a woman from the
other side) then pay to those whose wives have deserted the
equivalent of what they had spent (on their dower): and fear
Allah in Whom ye believe.
12. O Prophet! when believing women come to thee to take the oath
of fealty to thee that they will not associate in worship any
other thing whatever with Allah that they will not steal that
they will not commit adultery (or fornication) that they will not
kill their children that they will not utter slander
intentionally forging falsehood and that they will not disobey
thee in any just matter then do thou receive their fealty and
pray to Allah for the forgiveness (of their sins): for Allah is
Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful
13. O ye who believe! turn not (for friendship) to people on whom
is the Wrath of Allah. Of the Hereafter they are already in
despair just as the Unbelievers are in despair about those
(buried) in graves




#61. Saaf                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Whatever is in the heavens and on earth let it declare the
Praises and Glory of Allah: for He is the Exalted in Might the
Wise
2. O ye who believe! why say ye that which ye do not?
3. Grievously odious is it in the sight of Allah that ye say that
which ye do not
4. Truly Allah loves those who fight in His Cause in battle array
as if they were a solid cemented structure
5. And remember Moses said to his people: "O my people! why do ye
vex and insult me though ye know that I am the apostle of Allah
(sent) to you?" Then when they went wrong Allah let their hearts
go wrong: for Allah guides not those who are rebellious
transgressors
6. And remember Jesus the son of Mary said: "O Children of
Israel! I am the apostle of Allah (sent) to you confirming the
Law (which came) before me and giving glad Tidings of an Apostle
to come after me whose name shall be Ahmad." But when he came to
them with Clear Signs they said "This is evident sorcery!"
7. Who doth greater wrong than one who invents falsehood against
Allah even as he is being invited to Islam? And Allah guides not
those who do wrong.
8. Their intention is to extinguish Allah's Light (by blowing)
with their  mouths: but Allah will complete (the revelation of)
His Light even though the Unbelievers may detest (it).
9. It is He Who has sent His Apostle with Guidance and the
Religion of Truth that he may proclaim it over all religion even
though the Pagans may detest (it).
10. O ye who believe! shall I lead you to a bargain that will
save you from a grievous Penalty?
11. That ye believe in Allah and His Apostle and that ye strive
(your utmost) in the Cause of Allah with your property and your
persons: that will be best for you if ye but knew!
12. He will forgive you your sins and admit you to Gardens
beneath which rivers flow and to beautiful mansions in Gardens of
Eternity: that is indeed the supreme Achievement.
13. And another (favor will He bestow) which ye do love help from
Allah and a speedy victory: so give the Glad Tidings to the
Believers.
14. O ye who believe! be ye helpers of Allah: as said Jesus the
son of Mary to the Disciples "Who will be my helpers to (the work
of) Allah?" Said the Disciples "We are Allah's helpers!" Then a
portion of the Children of Israel believed and a portion
disbelieved: but We gave power to those who believed against
their enemies and they became the ones that prevailed




#62. Jamu'a                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Whatever is in the heavens and on earth doth declare the
Praises and Glory of Allah the Sovereign the Holy One the Exalted
in Might the Wise
2. It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered an apostle from
among themselves to rehearse to them His Signs to sanctify them
and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom although they had
been before in manifest error
3. As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them
who have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might
Wise.
4. Such is the Bounty of Allah which He bestows on whom He will:
and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty
5. The similitude of those who were charged with the (obligations
of the) Mosaic Law but who subsequently failed in those
(obligations) is that of a donkey which carries huge tomes (but
understands them not). Evil is the similitude of people who
falsify the Signs of Allah: and Allah guides not people who do
wrong
6. Say: "O ye that stand on Judaism! if ye think that ye are
friends to Allah to the exclusion of (other) men then express
your desire for Death if ye are truthful!"
7. But never will they express their desire (for Death) because
of the (deeds) their hands have sent on before them! And Allah
knows well those that do wrong!
8. Say " The Death from which ye flee will truly overtake you:
then will ye be sent back to the Knower of things secret and
open: and He will tell you (the truth of) the things that ye
did!"
9. O ye who believe! when the call is proclaimed to prayer on
Friday (the Day of Assembly) hasten earnestly to the Remembrance
of Allah and leave off business (and traffic): that is best for
you if ye but knew!
10. And when the Prayer is finished then may ye disperse through
the land and seek of the Bounty of Allah: and celebrate the
Praises of Allah often (and without stint): that ye may prosper
11. But when they see some bargain or some amusement they
disperse headlong to it and leave thee standing. Say: "The
(blessing) from the Presence of Allah is better than any
amusement or bargain! And Allah is the Best to provide (for all
needs)."




#63. Munafiqoon                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. When the Hypocrites come to thee they say "We bear witness
that thou art indeed the Apostle of Allah." Yea Allah knoweth
that thou art indeed His Apostle and Allah beareth witness that
the Hypocrites are indeed liars
2. They have made their oaths a screen (for their misdeeds): thus
they obstruct (men) from the Path of Allah: truly evil are their
deeds
3. That is because they believed then they rejected Faith: so a
seal was set on their hearts: therefore they understand not
4. When thou lookest at them their exteriors please thee; and
when they speak thou listenest to their words. They are as
(worthless as hollow) pieces of timber propped up (unable to
stand on their own). They think that every cry is against them.
They are the enemies; so beware of them. The curse of Allah be on
them! How are they deluded (away from the Truth)!
5. And when it is said to them "Come the Apostle of Allah will
pray for your forgiveness" they turn aside their heads and thou
wouldst see them turning away their faces in arrogance
6. It is equal to them whether thou pray for their forgiveness or
not. Allah  will not forgive them. Truly Allah guides not
rebellious transgressors
7. They are the ones who say "Spend nothing on those who are with
Allah's Apostle to the end that they may disperse (and quit
Madinah). But to Allah belong the treasures of the heavens and
the earth; but the Hypocrites understand not
8. They say "If we return to Madinah surely the more honorable
(element) will expel there from the meaner." But honor belongs to
Allah and His Apostle and to the Believers; but the Hypocrites
know not.
9. O ye who believe! let not your riches or your children divert
you from the remembrance of Allah. If any act thus the loss is
their own
10. And spend something (in charity) out of the substance which
We have bestowed on you before death should come to any of you
and he should say "O my Lord! why didst thou not give me respite
for a little while? I should then have given (largely) in charity
and I should have been one of the doers of good."
11. But to no soul will Allah grant respite when the time
appointed (for it) has come: and Allah is well-acquainted with
(all) that ye do




#64. Tagaaboon                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Whatever is in the heavens and on earth doth declare the
Praises and Glory of Allah: to Him belongs Dominion and to Him
belongs Praise: and He has  power over all things
2. It is He Who has created you; and of you are some that are
Unbelievers and some that are Believers: and Allah sees well all
that ye do
3. He has created the heavens and the earth in just proportions
and has given you shape and made your shapes beautiful: and to
Him is the final Goal
4. He knows what is in the heavens and on earth: and He knows
what ye conceal and what ye reveal: yes Allah knows well the
(secrets) of (all) hearts
5. Has not the story reached you of those who rejected Faith
aforetime? So they tasted the evil result of their conduct; and
they had a grievous Penalty
6. That was because there came to them apostles with Clear Signs
but they said: "Shall (mere) human beings direct us?" So they
rejected (the Message) and turned away. But Allah can do without
(them): and Allah is free of all needs worthy of all praise
7. The Unbelievers think that they will not be raised up (for
Judgment). Say: "Yea by my Lord ye shall surely be raised up:
then shall ye be told (the truth) of all that ye did. And that is
easy for Allah."
8. Believe therefore in Allah and His Apostle and in the Light
which We have sent down. And Allah is well-acquainted with all
that ye do
9. The Day that He assembles you (all) for a day of Assembly that
will be a day of mutual loss and gain (among you). And those who
believe in Allah and work righteousness He will remove from them
their ills and He will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers
flow to dwell therein forever that will be the Supreme
Achievement
10. But those who reject Faith and treat Our Signs as falsehoods
they will be Companions of the Fire to dwell therein for aye: and
evil is that Goal
11. No kind of calamity can occur except by the leave of Allah:
and if anyone believes in Allah (Allah) guides his heart
(aright): for Allah knows all things
12. So obey Allah and obey His Apostle; but if ye turn back the
duty of Our Apostle is but to proclaim (the Message) clearly and
openly
13. Allah! there is no god but He: and on Allah therefore let the
Believers put their trust
14. O ye who believe! truly among your wives and your children
are (some that are) enemies to yourselves: so beware of them! But
if ye forgive and overlook and cover up (their faults) verily
Allah is Oft- Forgiving Most Merciful
15. Your riches and your children may be but a trial: but in the
Presence of Allah is the highest Reward
16. So fear Allah as much as ye can; listen and obey; and spend
in charity for the benefit of your own souls: and those saved
from the covetousness of their own souls they are the ones that
achieve prosperity
17. If ye loan to Allah a beautiful loan He will double it to
your (credit) and He will grant you Forgiveness: for Allah is
most Ready to appreciate (service) Most Forbearing
18. Knower of what is hidden and what is open exalted in Might
Full of Wisdom




#65. Talaaq                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. O Prophet! when ye do divorce women divorce them at their
prescribed periods and count (accurately) their prescribed
periods: and fear Allah your Lord: and turn them not out of their
houses nor shall they (themselves) leave except in case they are
guilty of some open lewdness. Those are limits set by Allah: and
any who transgresses the limits of Allah does verily wrong his
(own) soul: thou knowest not if perchance Allah will bring about
thereafter some new situation
2. Thus when they fulfil their term appointed either take them
back on equitable terms or part with them on equitable terms; and
take for witness two persons from among you endued with justice
and establish the evidence (as) before Allah. Such is the
admonition given to him who believes in Allah and the Last Day.
And for those who fear Allah He (ever) prepares a way out
3. And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine.
And if anyone puts his trust in Allah sufficient is (Allah) for
him. For Allah will surely accomplish His purpose: verily for all
things has Allah appointed a due proportion
4. Such of your women as have passed the age of monthly courses
for them the prescribed period if ye have any doubt is three
months and for those who have no courses (it is the same): for
those who carry (life within their wombs) their period is until
they deliver their burdens: and for those who fear Allah He will
make their path easy
5. That is the Command of Allah which He has sent down to you:
and if anyone fears Allah He will remove his ills from him and
will enlarge His reward
6. Let the women live (in 'iddah) in the same style as ye live
according to your means: annoy them not so as to restrict them.
And if they carry (life in their wombs) then spend (your
substance) on them until they deliver their burden: and if they
suckle your (offspring) give them their recompense: and take
mutual counsel together according to what is just and reasonable.
And if ye find yourselves in difficulties let another woman
suckle (the child) on the (father's) behalf
7. Let the man of means spend according to his means: and the man
whose resources are restricted let him spend according to what
Allah has given him. Allah puts no burden on any person beyond
what He has given him. After a difficulty Allah will soon grant
relief.
8. How many populations that insolently opposed the command of
their Lord and of His apostles did We not then call to account to
severe account? And We imposed on them an exemplary Punishment
9. Then did they taste the evil result of their conduct and the
End of their conduct was Perdition
10. Allah has prepared for them a severe Punishment (in the
Hereafter). Therefore fear Allah O ye men of understanding who
have believed! for Allah hath indeed sent down to you a Message
11. An Apostle who rehearses to you the Signs of Allah containing
clear explanations that he may lead forth those who believe and
do righteous deeds from the depths of Darkness into Light. And
those who believe in Allah and work righteousness He will admit
to Gardens beneath which rivers flow to dwell therein forever:
Allah has indeed granted for them a most excellent provision
12. Allah is He Who created seven Firmaments and of the earth a
similar number. Through the midst of them (all) descends His
Command: that ye may know that Allah has power over all things
and that Allah comprehends all things in (His) Knowledge




#66. Tahreem                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. O Prophet! why holdest thou to be forbidden that which Allah
has made lawful to thee? Thou seekest to please thy consorts. But
Allah is Oft Forgiving Most Merciful
2. Allah has already ordained for you (O men) the dissolution of
your oaths (in some cases): and Allah is your Protector and He is
Full of Knowledge and Wisdom
3. When the Prophet disclosed a matter in confidence to one of
his consorts and she then divulged it (to another) and Allah made
it known to him he confirmed part thereof and repudiated a part.
Then when he told her thereof she said "Who told thee this?" He
said "He told me who knows and is well-acquainted (with all
things)."
4. If ye two turn in repentance to Him your hearts are indeed so
inclined; but if ye back up each other against him truly Allah is
his Protector and Gabriel and (every) righteous one among those
who believe and furthermore the angels will back (him) up
5. It may be if he divorced you (all) that Allah will give him in
exchange Consorts better than you who submit (their wills) who
believe who are devout who turn to Allah in repentance who
worship (in humility) who travel (for faith) and fast previously
married or virgins.
6. O ye who believe! save yourselves and your families from a
Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones over which are (appointed)
angels stern (and) severe who flinch not (from executing) the
Commands they receive from Allah but do (precisely) what they are
commanded
7. (They will say) "O ye Unbelievers! make no excuses this day!
Ye are being but requited for all that ye did!"
8. O ye who believe! turn to Allah with sincere repentance: in
the hope that your Lord will remove from you your ills and admit
you to Gardens beneath which Rivers flow the Day that Allah will
not permit to be humiliated the Prophet and those who believe
with him. Their Light will run forward before them and by their
right hands while they say "Our Lord! perfect our Light for us
and grant us Forgiveness; for Thou has power over all things."
9. O Prophet! strive hard against the Unbelievers and the
Hypocrites and be firm against them. Their abode is Hell an evil
refuge (indeed)
10. Allah sets forth for an example to the Unbelievers the wife
of Noah and the wife of Lut: they were (respectively) under two
of Our righteous servants but they were false to their (husbands)
and they profited nothing before Allah on their account but were
told: "Enter ye the fire along withw (others) that enter!"
11. And Allah sets forth as an example to those who believe the
wife of Pharaoh: Behold she said: "O my Lord! build for me in
nearness to Thee a mansion in the Garden and save me from Pharaoh
and his doings and save me from those that do wrong"
12. And Mary the daughter of `Imran who guarded her chastity; and
We breathed into her (body) of Our spirit; and she testified to
the truth of the words of her Lord and of His Revelations and was
one of the devout (Servants)




#67. Mulk                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Blessed be He in Whose hands is Dominion: and He over all
things Hath Power
2. He Who created Death and Life that He may try which of you is
best in deed and He is the Exalted in Might Oft-Forgiving
3. He Who created the seven heavens one above another; no want of
proportion wilt thou see in the Creation of (Allah) Most Gracious
so turn thy vision again: Seest thou any flaw?
4. Again turn thy vision a second time; (thy) vision will come
back to thee dull and discomfited in a state worn out
5. And We have (from of old) adorned the lowest heaven with Lamps
and We have made such (Lamps) (as) missiles to drive away the
Evil Ones and have prepared for them the Penalty of the Blazing
Fire.
6. For those who reject their Lord (and Cherisher) is the Penalty
of Hell: and evil is (such) destination
7. When they are cast therein they will hear the (terrible)
drawing in of its breath even as it blazes forth
8. Almost bursting with fury: every time a Group is cast therein
its Keepers will ask "Did no Warner come to you?"
9. They will say: "Yes indeed: a Warner did come to us but we
rejected him and said `Allah never sent down any (Message): ye
are in nothing but an egregious delusion!'"
10. They will further say: "Had we but listened or used our
intelligence we should not (now) be among the Companions of the
Blazing Fire!"
11. They will then confess their sins: but far will be
(Forgiveness) from the Companions of the Blazing Fire!
12. As for those who fear their Lord unseen for them is
Forgiveness and a great Reward
13. And whether ye hide your word or publish it He certainly has
(full) knowledge of the secrets of (all) hearts
14. Should He not know He that created? And He is the One that
understands the finest mysteries (and) is well-acquainted (with
them)
15. It is He Who has made the earth manageable for you so
traverse ye through its tracts and enjoy of the Sustenance which
He furnishes: but unto Him is the Resurrection
16. Do ye feel secure that He Who is in heaven will not cause you
to be swallowed up by the earth when it shakes (as in an
earthquake)?
17. Or do ye feel secure that He Who is in Heaven will not send
against you a violent tornado (with showers of stones) so that ye
shall know how (terrible) was My warning?
18. But indeed men before them rejected (My warning): then how
(terrible) was My rejection (of them)?
19. Do they not observe the birds above them spreading their
wings and folding them in? None can uphold them except (Allah)
Most Gracious: truly it is He! that watches over all things
20. Nay who is there that can help you (even as) an army besides
(Allah) Most Merciful? In nothing but delusion are the
Unbelievers
21. Or who is there that can provide you with Sustenance if He
were to withhold His provision? Nay they obstinately persist in
insolent impiety and flight (from the Truth)
22. Is then one who walks headlong with his face grovelling
better guided or one who walks evenly on a Straight Way?
23. Say: "It is He Who has created you (and made you grow) and
made for you the faculties of hearing seeing feeling and
understanding: little thanks it is ye give."
24. Say: "It is He Who has multiplied you through the earth and
to Him shall ye be gathered together."
25. They ask: When will this promise be (fulfilled)? If ye are
telling the truth.
26. Say: "As to the knowledge of the time it is with Allah alone:
I am (sent) only to warn plainly in public."
27. At length when they see it close at hand grieved will be the
faces of the Unbelievers and it will be said (to them): "This is
(the promise fulfilled) which ye were calling for!"
28. Say: "See ye? If Allah were to destroy me and those with me
or if He bestows His Mercy on us yet who can deliver the
Unbelievers from a grievous Penalty?"
29. Say: "He is (Allah) Most Gracious: we have believed in Him
and on Him have we put our trust: so soon will ye know which (of
us) it is that is in manifest error."
30. Say: "See ye? If your stream be some morning lost (in the
underground earth) who then can supply you with clear-flowing
water?"




#68. Qalam                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. Nun. By the Pen and by the (Record) which (men) write
2. Thou art not by the grace of thy Lord mad or possessed
3. Nay verily for thee is a Reward unfailing:
4. And thou (standest) on an exalted standard of character
5. Soon wilt thou see and they will see
6. Which of you is afflicted with madness
7. Verily it is thy Lord that knoweth best which (among men) hath
strayed from His Path: and He knoweth best those who receive
(True) Guidance
8. So hearken not to those who deny (the Truth)
9. Their desire is that thou shouldst be pliant; so would thy be
pliant
10. Need not the type of despicable man ready with oaths
11. A slanderer going about with calumnies
12. (Habitually) hindering (all) good transgressing beyond bounds
deep in sin
13. Violent (and cruel) with all that base-born
14. Because he possesses wealth and (numerous) sons
15. When to him are rehearsed Our Signs "Tales of the Ancients"
he cries
16. Soon shall We brand (the beast) on the snout!
17. Verily We have tried them as We tried the people of the
Garden when they resolved to gather the fruits of the (garden) in
the morning
18. But made no reservation ("If it be Allah's Will")
19. So there came on the (garden) a visitation from thy from thy
Lord (which swept away) all around while they were asleep.
20. So the (garden) became by the morning like a dark and
desolate spot (whose fruit had been gathered)
21. As the morning broke they called out one to another
22. "Go ye to your tilth (betimes) in morning if ye would gather
the fruits."
23. So they departed conversing in secret low tones (saying)
24. "Let not a single indigent person break in upon you into the
(garden) this day."
25. And they opened the morning strong in an (unjust) resolve
26. But when they saw the (garden) they said: "We have surely
lost our way:
27. "Indeed we are shut out (of the fruits of our labor)!"
28. Said one of them more just (than the rest): "Did I not say to
you `Why not glorify (Allah)?'"
29. They said: "Glory to our Lord! Verily we have been doing
wrong!"
30. Then they turned one against another in reproach
31. They said: "Alas for us! We have indeed transgressed!
32. "It may be that our Lord will give us in exchange a better
(garden) than this: for we do turn to Him (in repentance)!"
33. Such is the Punishment (in this life); but greater is the
Punishment in the Hereafter if only they knew!
34. Verily for the righteous are Gardens of Delight in the
Presence of their Lord
35. Shall We then treat the People of Faith like the People of
Sin?
36. What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
37. Or have ye a Book through which ye learn
38. That ye shall have through it whatever ye choose?
39. Or have ye Covenants with Us on oath reaching to the Day of
Judgment (providing) that ye shall have whatever ye shall demand?
40. Ask thou of them which of them will stand surety of that!
41. Or have they some "Partners" (in Allah)? Then let them
produce their "partners" if they are truthful!
42. The Day that the shin shall be laid bare and they shall be
summoned to bow in adoration but they shall not be able
43. Their eyes will be cast down ignominy will cover them; seeing
that they had been summoned aforetime to bow in adoration while
they were whole (and had refused)
44. Then leave Me alone with such as reject this message: by
degrees shall We punish them from directions they perceive not.
45. A (long) respite will I grant them: truly powerful is My plan
46. Or is it that thou dost ask them for a reward so that they
are burdened with a load of debt?
47. Or that they Unseen is in their hands so that they can write
it down?
48. So wait with patience for the command of thy Lord and be not
like the Companion of the Fish when he cried out in agony.
49. Had not Grace from His Lord reached him he would indeed have
been cast off on the naked shore in disgrace
50. Thus did his Lord choose him and make him of the company of
the Righteous
51. And the Unbelievers would almost trip thee up with their eyes
when they hear the message; and they say: "Surely he is
possessed!"
52. But it is nothing less than a Message to all the worlds




#69. Haqqa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. The Sure Reality!
2. What is the Sure Reality?
3. And what will make thee realize what the Sure Reality is?
4. The Thamud and the `Ad people (branded) as false the Stunning
Calamity!
5. But the Thamud they were destroyed by a terrible storm of
thunder and lightning!
6. And the `Ad they were destroyed by a furious wind exceedingly
violent
7. He made it rage against them seven nights and eight days in
succession: So that thou couldst see the (whole) people lying
prostrate in its (path) as if they had been roots of hollow palm-
trees tumbled down!
8. Then seest thou any of them left surviving?
9. And Pharaoh and those before him and the Cities Overthrown
committed habitual Sin
10. And disobeyed (each) the apostle of their Lord; so He
punished them with an abundant Penalty
11. We when the water (of Noah's flood) overflowed beyond its
limits carried you (mankind) in the floating (Ark)
12. That We might make it a message unto you and that ears (that
should hear the tale and) retain its memory should bear its
(lessons) in remembrance 
13. Then when one Blast is sounded on the Trumpet
14. And the earth is moved and its mountains and they are crushed
to powder at one stroke
15. On that Day shall the (Great) Event come to pass
16. And the sky will be rent asunder for it will that Day be
flimsy
17. And the angels will be on its sides and eight will that Day
bear the Throne of thy Lord above them
18. That Day shall ye be brought to Judgment: not an act of yours
that ye hide will be hidden
19. Then He that will be given his Record in his right hand will
say: "Ah here! read ye my Record!"
20. "I did really understand that my Account would (one Day)
reach me!"
21. And he will be in a life of Bliss
22. In a Garden on high
23. The Fruits whereof (will hang in bunches) low and near
24. "Eat ye and drink ye with full satisfaction; because of the
(good) that ye sent before you in the days that are gone!"
25. And he that will be given his Record in his left hand will
say: "Ah! would, that my record had not been given to me!"
26. "And that I had never realized how my account (stood)!
27. "Ah! would that (Death) had made an end of me!"
28. "Of no profit to me has been my wealth!"
29. "My power has perished from me!"
30. (The stern command will say): "Seize ye him and bind ye him
31. "And burn ye him in the Blazing Fire"
32. "Further make him march in a chain whereof the length is
seventy cubits!"
33. "This was he that would not believe in Allah Most High"
34. "And would not encourage the feeding of the indigent!"
35. "So no friend hath he here this Day"
36. "Nor hath he any food except the corruption from the washing
of wounds"
37. "Which none do eat but those in sin"
38. So I do call to witness what ye see
39. And what ye see not
40. That this is verily the word of an honored apostle
41. It is not the word of a poet: little it is ye believe!
42. Nor is it the word of a soothsayer: little admonition it is
ye receive
43. (This is) a Message sent down from the Lord of the Worlds
44. And if the apostle were to invent any sayings in Our name
45. We should certainly seize him by his right hand
46. And We should certainly then cut off the artery of his heart
47. Nor could any of you withhold him (from Our wrath)
48. But verily this is a Message for the Allah-fearing
49. And We certainly know that there are amongst you those that
reject (it)
50. But truly (Revelation) is a cause of sorrow for the
Unbelievers
51. But verily it is Truth of assured certainty
52. So glorify the name of thy Lord Most High




#70. Ma'rij                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. A questioner asked about a Penalty to befall
2. The Unbelievers the which there is none to ward off
3. (A Penalty) from Allah Lord of the Ways of Ascent
4. The angels and the Spirit ascend unto Him in a Day the measure
whereof is (as) fifty thousand years
5. Therefore do thou hold Patience a Patience of beautiful
(contentment)
6. They see the (Day) indeed as a far-off (event)
7. But We see it (quite) near
8. The Day that the sky will be like molten brass
9. And the mountains will be like wool
10. And no friend will ask after a friend
11. Though they will be put in sight of each other the sinner's
desire will be: would that he could redeem himself from the
Penalty of that Day by (sacrificing) his children
12. His wife and his brother
13. His kindred who sheltered him
14. And all all that is on earth so it could deliver him
15. By no means! For it would be the Fire of Hell!
16. Plucking out (his being) right to the skull!
17. Inviting (all) such as turn their backs and turn away their
faces (from the Right)
18. And collect (wealth) and hide it (from use)!
19. Truly man was created very impatient
20. Fretful when evil touches him;
21. And niggardly when good reaches him
22. Not so those devoted to Prayer
23. Those who remain steadfast to their prayer
24. And those in whose wealth is a recognized right
25. For the (needy) who asks and him who is prevented (for some
reason from asking)
26. And those who hold to the truth of the Day of Judgment
27. And those who fear the displeasure of their Lord
28. For their Lord's displeasure is the opposite of Peace and
Tranquillity
29. And those who guard their chastity
30. Except with their wives and the (captives) whom their right
hands possess for (then) they are not to be blamed
31. But those who trespass beyond this are transgressors
32. And those who respect their trusts and covenants;
33. And those who stand firm in their testimonies;
34. And those who guard (the sacredness) of their worship
35. Such will be the honored ones in the Gardens of (Bliss)
36. Now what is the matter with the Unbelievers that they rush
madly before thee
37. From the right and from the left in crowds?
38. Does every man of them long to enter the Garden of Bliss?
39. By no means! For We have created them out of the (base
matter) they know!
40. Now I do call to witness the Lord of all points in the East
and the West that We can certainly
41. Substitute for them better (men) than they; and We are not to
be defeated (in Our Plan)
42. So leave them to plunge in vain talk and play about until
they encounter that Day of theirs which they have been promised!
43. The Day whereon they will issue from their sepulchers in
sudden hast as if they were rushing to a goal-post (fixed for
them)
44. Their eyes lowered in dejection ignominy covering them (all
over)! Such is the Day the which they are promised!




#71. Nooh                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. We sent Noah to his People (with the Command): "Do thou warn
thy people before there comes to them a grievous Penalty."
2. He said: "O my People! I am to you a Warner clear and open:
3. "That ye should worship Allah fear Him and obey me:
4. "So He may forgive you your sins and give you respite for a
stated Term: For when the Term given by Allah is accomplished it
cannot be put forward if ye only knew"
5. He said: "O my Lord! I have called to my People night and day
6. "But my call only increases (their) flight (from the Right)."
7. "And every time I have called to them that thou mightest
forgive them they have (only) thrust their fingers into their
ears covered themselves up with their garments grown obstinate
and given themselves up to arrogance.
8. "So I have called to them aloud"
9. "Further I have spoken to them in public and secretly in
private"
10. "Saying `Ask forgiveness from your Lord; for He is
Oft-Forgiving:
11. "`He will send rain to you in abundance"
12. "`Give you increase in wealth and sons; and bestow on you
Gardens and bestow on you Rivers (of flowing water).
13. "`What is the matter with you that ye place not your hope for
kindness and long-suffering in Allah
14. "`Seeing that it is He that has created you in diverse
stages?
15. "`See ye not how Allah has created the seven heavens one
above another"
16. "`And made the moon a light in their midst and made the sun
as a (Glorious) Lamp?"
17. "`And Allah has produced you from the earth growing
(gradually)"
18. "`And in the End He will return you into the (earth) and
raise you forth (again at the Resurrection)?"
19. "`And Allah has made the earth for you as a carpet (spread
out)
20. "`That ye may go about therein in spacious roads.'"
21. Noah said: "O my Lord! they have disobeyed me but they follow
(men) whose wealth and children give them no Increase but only
Loss
22. "And they have devised a tremendous Plot"
23. "And they have said (to each other) abandon not your gods;
abandon neither Wadd nor Suwa neither Yaguth nor Yauq nor Nasr
24. "They have already misled many; and grant Thou no increase to
the wrongdoers but in straying (from their mark)."
25. Because of their sins they were drowned (in the flood) and
were made to enter the Fire (of Punishment): and they found in
lieu of Allah  none to help them
26. And Noah said: "O my Lord! Leave not of the Unbelievers a
single one on earth!
27. "For if Thou dost leave (any of) them they will but mislead
thy devotees and they will breed none but wicked ungrateful ones.
28. "O my Lord! Forgive me my parents all who enter my house in
Faith and (all) believing men and believing women: and to the
wrongdoers grant Thou no increase but in Perdition!"




#72. Jinn                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Say: It has been revealed to me that a company of Jinns
listened (to the Qur'an). They say `We have really heard a
wonderful Recital!
2. It gives guidance to the Right and we have believed therein:
We shall not join (in worship) any (gods) with our Lord
3. `And exalted is the Majesty of our Lord: He has taken neither
a wife nor a son
4. `There were some foolish ones among us who used to utter
extravagant lies against Allah;
5. `But we do think that no man or spirit should say aught that
is untrue against Allah
6. `True there were persons among mankind who took shelter with
persons among the Jinns but they increased them in folly
7. `And they (came to) think as ye thought that Allah would not
raise up anyone (to Judgment)
8. `And we pried into the secrets of heaven; but we found it
filled with stern guards and flaming fires
9. `We used indeed to sit there in (hidden) stations to (steal) a
hearing; but any who listens now will find a flaming fire
watching him in ambush
10. `And we understand not whether ill is intended to those on
earth or whether their Lord (really) intends to guide them to
right conduct
11. `There are among us some that are righteous and some the
contrary: we follow divergent paths
12. `But we think that we can by no means frustrate Allah
throughout the earth nor can we frustrate Him by flight
13. `And as for us since we have listened to the Guidance we have
accepted it and any who believes in his Lord has no fear either
of a short (account) or of any injustice
14. `Amongst us are some that submit their wills (to Allah) and
some that swerve from justice. Now those who submit their wills
they have sought out (the path) of right conduct
15. `But those who swerve they are (but) fuel for Hell Fire '
16. (And Allah's Message is): "If they (the pagans) had (only)
remained on the (right) Way We should certainly have bestowed on
them Rain in abundance
17. "That We might try them by that (means) but if any turns away
from the remembrance of his Lord He will cause him to undergo a
severe Penalty
18. "And the places of worship are for Allah (alone): so invoke
not anyone along with Allah"
19. "Yet when the Devotee of Allah stands forth to invoke Him
they just make round him a dense crowd."
20. Say: "I do no more than invoke my Lord and I join not with
Him any (false god)."
21. Say: "It is not in my power to cause you harm or to bring you
to right conduct."
22. Say: "No one can deliver me from Allah (if I were to disobey
Him) nor should I find refuge except in Him
23. "Unless I proclaim what I receive from Allah and His
Messages: for any that disobey and His Apostle for them is Hell:
they shall dwell therein forever."
24. At length when they see (with their own eyes) that which they
are promised then will they know who it is that is weakest in
(his) helper and least important in point of numbers
25. Say: "I know not whether the (punishment) which ye are
promised is near or whether my Lord will appoint for it a distant
term.
26. "He (alone) knows the Unseen nor does He make any one
acquainted with His a Mysteries
27. "Except an apostle whom He has chosen: and then He makes a
band of watchers march before him and behind him
28. "That he may know that they have (truly) brought and
delivered the Messages of their Lord: and He surrounds (all the
mysteries) that are with them and takes account of every single
thing."




#73. Muzammil                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. O thou folded in garments!
2. Stand (to pray) by night but not all night
3. Half of it or a little less
4. Or a little more; and recite the Qur'an in slow measured
rhythmic tones
5. Soon shall We send down to thee a weighty Message
6. Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the
soul) and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and
Praise)
7. True there is for thee by day prolonged occupation with
ordinary duties
8. But keep in remembrance the name of the Lord and devote
thyself to Him wholeheartedly
9. (He is) Lord of the East and the West: there is no god but He:
take Him therefore for (thy) Disposer of Affairs
10. And have patience with what they say and leave them with
noble (dignity)
11. And leave Me (alone to deal with) those in possession of the
good things of life who (yet) deny the Truth; and bear with them
for a little while
12. With Us are Fetters (to bind them) and a Fire (to burn them)
13. And Food that chokes and a Penalty Grievous
14. One Day the earth and the mountains will be in violent
commotion and the mountains will be as a heap of sand poured out
and flowing down
15. We have sent to you (O men!) an apostle to be a witness
concerning you even as We sent an apostle to Pharaoh
16. But Pharaoh disobeyed the apostle; so We seized him with a
heavy Punishment
17. Then how shall ye if ye deny (Allah) guard yourselves against
a Day that will make children hoary-headed?
18. Whereon the sky will be cleft asunder? His Promise needs must
be accomplished
19. Verily this is an Admonition: Therefore whoso will let him
take a (straight) path to his Lord!
20. The Lord doth know that thou standest forth (to prayer) nigh
two-thirds of the night or half the night or a third of the night
and so doth a party of those with thee. But Allah doth appoint
Night and Day in due measure. He knoweth that ye are unable to
keep count thereof. So He hath turned to you (in mercy): read ye
therefore of the Qur'an as much as may be easy for you. He
knoweth that there may be (some) among you in ill-health; others
travelling through the land seeking of Allah's bounty; yet others
fighting in Allah's Cause. Read ye therefore as much of the
Qur'an as may be easy (for you); and establish regular Prayer and
give regular Charity; and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan. And
whatever good ye send forth for your souls Ye shall find it in
Allah's presence yea better and greater in Reward. And seek ye
the Grace of Allah: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful




#74. Mudatthir                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. O thou wrapped up (in a mantle)!
2. Arise and deliver thy warning!
3. And thy Lord do thou magnify!
4. And thy garments keep free from stain!
5. And all abomination shun!
6. Nor expect in giving any increase (for thyself)!
7. But for thy Lord's (Cause) be patient and constant!
8. Finally when the Trumpet is sounded
9. That will be that Day a Day of Distress
10. Far from easy for those without Faith
11. Leave Me alone (to deal) with the (creature) whom I created
(bare and) alone!
12. To whom I granted resources in abundance
13. And sons to be by his side!
14. To whom I made (life) smooth and comfortable!
15. Yet is he greedy that I should add (yet more)
16. By no means! For to Our Signs he has been refractory!
17. Soon will I visit him with a mount of calamities!
18. For he thought and he plotted
19. And woe to him! how he plotted!
20. Yea woe to him! how he plotted!
21. Then he looked round;
22. Then he frowned and he scowled;
23. Then he turned back and was haughty;
24. Then said he: "This is nothing but magic derived from of
old;"
25. "This is nothing but the word of a mortal!"
26. Soon will cast him into Hell-Fire!
27. And what will explain to thee what Hell-Fire is?
28. Naught doth it permit to endure and naught doth it leave
alone!
29. Darkening and changing the color of man!
30. Over it are Nineteen
31. And We have set none but angels as guardians of the Fire; and
We have fixed their number only as a trial for Unbelievers in
order that the people of the Book may arrive at certainty and the
Believers may increase in Faith and that no doubts may be left
for the People of the Book and the Believers and that those in
whose hearts is a disease and the Unbelievers may say "What
symbol doth Allah intend by this?" Thus doth Allah leave to stray
whom He pleaseth and guide whom He pleaseth; and none can know
the forces of the Lord except He and this is no other than a
warning to mankind
32. Nay verily: by the Moon
33. And by the Night as it retreateth
34. And by the Dawn as it shineth forth
35. This is but one of the mighty (Portents)
36. A warning to mankind
37. To any of you that chooses to press forward or to follow
behind
38. Every soul will be (held) in pledge for its deeds
39. Except the Companions of the Right Hand
40. (They will be) in Gardens (of Delight); they will question
each other
41. And (ask) of the Sinners:
42. "What led you into Hell-Fire?"
43. They will say: "We were not of those who prayed;"
44. "Nor were we of those who fed the indigent;"
45. "But we used to talk vanities with vain talkers;"
46. "And we used to deny the Day of Judgment"
47. "Until there came to us (the Hour) that is certain."
48. Then will no intercession of (any) intercessors profit them
49. Then what is the matter with them that they turn away from
admonition?
50. As if they were affrighted asses
51. Fleeing from a lion!
52. Forsooth each one of them wants to be given scrolls (of
revelation) spread out!
53. By no means! But they fear not the Hereafter
54. Nay this surely is an admonition:
55. Let any who will keep it in remembrance!
56. But none will keep it in remembrance except as Allah wills:
He is the Lord of Righteousness and the Lord of Forgiveness




#75. Qiyaamat                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. I do call to witness the Resurrection Day;
2. And I do call to witness the self-reproaching spirit; (eschew
Evil)
3. Does man think that We cannot assemble his bones?
4. Nay We are able to put together in perfect order the very tips
of his fingers
5. But man wishes to do wrong (even) in the time in front of him
6. He questions: "When is the Day of Resurrection?"
7. At length when the Sight is dazed
8. And the moon is buried in darkness
9. And the sun and moon are joined together
10. That Day will Man say "Where is the refuge?"
11. By no means! No place of safety!
12. Before thy Lord (alone) that Day will be the place of rest
13. That Day will man be told (all) that he put forward and all
that he put back
14. Nay man will be evidence against himself
15. Even though he were to put up his excuses
16. Move not thy tongue concerning the (Qur'an) to make haste
therewith
17. It is for Us to collect it and to promulgate it
18. But when We have promulgated it follow thou its recital (as
promulgated):
19. Nay more it is for Us to explain it (and make it clear)
20. Nay (ye men!) but ye love the fleeting life
21. And leave alone the Hereafter
22. Some faces that Day will beam (in brightness and beauty)
23. Looking towards their Lord
24. And some faces that Day will be sad and dismal
25. In the thought that some back-breaking calamity was about to
be inflicted on them
26. Yea when (the soul) reaches to the collar-bone (in its exit)
27. And there will be a cry "Who is a magician (to restore him)?"
28. And he will conclude that it was (the Time) of Parting
29. And one leg will be joined with another
30. That Day the Drive will be (all) to thy Lord!
31. So he gave nothing in charity nor did he pray!
32. But on the contrary He rejected Truth and turned away!
33. Then did he stalk to his family in full conceit!
34. Woe to thee (O man!) yea woe!
35. Again woe to thee (O man!) yea woe!
36. Does Man think that he will be left uncontrolled (without
purpose)?
37. Was he not a drop of sperm emitted (in lowly form)?
38. Then did he become a leech-like clot; then did (Allah) make
and fashion (him) in due proportion
39. And of him He made two sexes male and female
40. Has not He (the same) the power to give life to the dead?




#76. Dahr                     *SURAH*
            In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Has there not been over Man a long period of Time when he was
nothing (not even) mentioned?
2. Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm in order to
try him: so We gave him (the gifts) of Hearing and Sight.
3. We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful
(rests on his will)
4. For the Rejecters We have prepared Chains Yokes and a Blazing
Fire
5. As to the Righteous they shall drink of a Cup (of Wine) mixed
with Kafur
6. A Fountain where the Devotees of Allah do drink making it flow
in unstinted abundance
7. They perform (their) vows and they fear a Day whose evil flies
far and wide
8. And they feed for the love of Allah the indigent the orphan
and the captive
9. (Saying) "We feed you for the sake of Allah alone: No reward
do we desire from you nor thanks
10. "We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our
Lord."
11. But Allah will deliver them from the evil of that Day and
will shed over them a light of Beauty and a (blissful) Joy.
12. And because they were patient and constant He will reward
them with a Garden and (garments of) silk
13. Reclining in the (Garden) on raised thrones they will see
there neither the sun's (excessive heat) nor (the moon's)
excessive cold
14. And the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them and
the bunches (of fruit) there will hang low in humility
15. And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and
goblets 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 of a Cup (of Wine)
mixed with Zanjabil
18. A fountain there called Salsabil
19. And round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual
(freshness): if thou seest them thou wouldst think them scattered
Pearls.
20. And when thou lookest it is there thou wilt see a Bliss and a
Realm Magnificent 
21. Upon them will be green Garments of fine silk and heavy
brocade and they will be adorned with Bracelets of silver; and
their Lord will give to them to drink of a Wine Pure and Holy
22. "Verily this is a Reward for you and your Endeavor is
accepted and recognized."
23. It is We Who have sent down the Qur'an to thee by stages
24. Therefore be patient with constancy to the Command of thy
Lord and hearken not to the sinner or the ingrate among them.
25. And celebrate the name of thy Lord morning and evening

26. And part of the night prostrate thyself to Him; and glorify
Him a long night through
27. As to these they love the fleeting life and put away behind
them a Day (that will be) hard
28. It is We Who created them and We have made their joints
strong; but when We will We can substitute the like of them by a
complete change
29. This is an admonition: whosoever will let him take a
(straight) Path to his Lord
30. But ye will not except as Allah wills; for Allah is full of
Knowledge and Wisdom
31. He will admit to His Mercy Whom He will; but the wrongdoers
for them has He prepared a grievous Penalty




#77. Mursalaat                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the (Winds) Sent Forth one after another (to man's profit)
2. Which then blow violently in tempestuous Gusts
3. And scatter (things) far and wide;
4. Then separate them one from another
5. Then spread abroad a Message
6. Whether of Justification or of Warning
7. Assuredly what ye are promised must come to pass
8. Then when the stars become dim;
9. When the heaven is cleft asunder;
10. When the mountains are scattered (to the winds) as dust;
11. And when the apostles are (all) appointed a time (to collect)
12. For what Day are these (Portents) deferred?
13. For the Day of Sorting out
14. And what will explain to thee what is the Day of Sorting out?
15. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
16. Did We not destroy the men of old (for their evil)?
17. So shall We make later (generations) follow them
18. Thus do We deal with men of sin
19. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
20. Have We not created you from a fluid (held) despicable?
21. The which We placed in a place of rest firmly fixed
22. For a period (of gestation) determined (according to need)?
23. For We do determine (according to need); for We are the Best
to determine (things)!
24. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
25. Have We not made the earth (as a place) to draw together
26. The living and the dead
27. And made therein mountains standing firm lofty (in stature);
and provided for you water sweet (and wholesome)?
28. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
29. (It will be said:) "Depart ye to that which ye used to reject
as false!
30. "Depart ye to a Shadow (of smoke ascending) in three columns"
31. "(Which yields) no shade of coolness and is of no use against
the fierce Blaze
32. "Indeed it throws about sparks (huge) as Forts
33. "As if there were (a string of) yellow camels (marching
swiftly)"

34. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
35. That will be a Day when they shall not be able to speak
36. Nor will it be open to them to put forth pleas
37. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
38. That will be a Day of Sorting out! We shall Gather you
together and those before (you)!
39. Now if ye have a trick (or plot) use it against Me!
40. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
41. As to the Righteous they shall be amidst (cool) shades and
springs (of water)
42. And (they shall have) fruits all they desire
43. "Eat ye and drink ye to your heart's content: for that ye
worked (Righteousness)."
44. Thus do We certainly reward the Doers of Good
45. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
46. (O ye Unjust!) Eat ye and enjoy yourselves (but) a little
while for that ye are Sinners
47. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of Truth!
48. And when it is said to them "Prostrate yourselves!" They do
not so
49. Ah woe that Day to the Rejecters of truth!
50. Then what Message after that will they believe in?




#78. Nabaa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Concerning what are they disputing?
2. Concerning the Great News
3. About which they cannot agree
4. Verily they shall soon (come to) know!
5. Verily verily they shall soon (come to) know!
6. Have We not made the earth as a wide expanse
7. And the mountains as pegs?
8. And (have We not) created you in pairs
9. And made your sleep for rest
10. And made the night as a covering
11. And made the day as means of subsistence?
12. And (have We not) built over you the seven firmaments
13. And placed (therein) a Light of Splendor?
14. And do We not send down from the clouds water in abundance
15. That We may produce therewith corn and vegetables
16. And gardens of luxurious growth?
17. Verily the Day of Sorting Out is a thing appointed
18. The Day that the Trumpet shall be sounded and ye shall come
forth in crowds;
19. And the heavens shall be opened as if there were doors
20. And the mountains shall vanish as if they were a mirage
21. Truly Hell is as a place of ambush
22. For the transgressors a place of destination
23. They will dwell therein for ages
24. Nothing cool shall they tastes therein nor any drink
25. Save a boiling fluid and a fluid dark murky intensely cold
26. A fitting recompense (for them)
27. For that they used not to fear any account (for their deeds)
28. But they (impudently) treated Our Signs as false
29. And all things have We preserved on record
30. "So taste ye (the fruits of your deeds); for no increase
shall We grant you except in Punishment."
31. Verily for the righteous there will be a fulfillment of (the
Heart's) desires;
32. Gardens enclosed and Grape-vines;
33. Companions of Equal Age;
34. And a Cup full (to the Brim)
35. No Vanity shall they hear therein nor Untruth
36. Recompense from thy Lord a Gift (amply) sufficient
37. (From) the Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between
(Allah) Most Gracious: none shall have power to argue with Him.
38. The Day that the Spirit and the angels will stand forth in
ranks none shall speak except any who is permitted by (Allah)
Most Gracious and he will say what is right
39. That Day will be the sure Reality: therefore whoso will let
him take a (straight) Return to his Lord!
40. Verily We have warned you of a Penalty near the Day when man
will see (the Deeds) which his hands have sent forth and the
Unbeliever will say "Woe unto me! Would that I were (mere) dust!"




#79. Naseehat                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the (angels) who tear out (the souls of the wicked) with
violence;
2. By those who gently draw out (the souls of the blessed);
3. And by those who glide along (on errands of mercy)
4. Then press forward as in a race
5. Then arrange to do (the commands of their Lord)
6. One Day everything that can be in commotion will be in violent
commotion
7. Followed by oft-repeated (commotions):
8. Hearts that Day will be in agitation
9. Cast down will be (their owners') eyes
10. They say (now): "What! shall we indeed be returned to (our)
former state?"
311. "What! When we shall have become rotten bones?"
12. They say: "It would in that case be a return with loss!"
13. But verily it will be but a single (compelling) Cry
14. When behold they will be in the (full) awakening (to
Judgment)
15. Has the story of Moses reached thee?
16. Behold thy Lord did call to him in the sacred valley to Tuwa
17. "Go thou to Pharaoh for he has indeed transgressed all bounds
18. "And say to him `Wouldst thou that thou shouldst be purified
(from sin)? 
19. "`And that I guide thee to thy Lord so thou shouldst fear
Him?' "
20. Then did (Moses) show him the Great Sign
21. But (Pharaoh) rejected it and disobeyed (guidance);
22. Further he turned his back striving hard (against Allah)
23. Then he collected (his men) and made a proclamation
24. Saying "I am your Lord Most High."
25. But Allah did punish him (and made an) example of him in the
Hereafter as in this life
26. Verily in this is an instructive warning for whosoever
feareth (Allah)
27. What! are ye the more difficult to create of the heaven
(above)? (Allah) hath constructed it:
28. On high hath He raised its canopy and He hath given it order
and perfection
29. Its night doth He endow with darkness and its splendor doth
He bring out (with light)
30. And the earth moreover; hath He extended (to a wide expanse):
31. He draweth out therefrom its moisture and its pasture;
32. And the mountains hath He firmly fixed
33. For use and convenience to you and your cattle
34. Therefore when there comes the great overwhelming (Event)
35. The Day when Man shall remember (all) that he strove for
36. And Half-Fire shall be placed in full view for (all) to see
37. Then for such as had transgressed all bounds
38. And had preferred the life of this world
39. The Abode will be Hell-Fire
40. And for such as had entertained the fear of standing before
their Lord's (tribunal) and had restrained (their) soul from
lower Desires
41. Their abode will be the Garden
42. They ask thee about the Hour `When will be its appointed
time?'
43. Wherein art thou (concerned) with the declaration thereof?
44. With they Lord is the Limit fixed therefor
45. Thou art but a Warner for such as fear it
46. The Day they see it (it will be) as if they had tarried but a
single evening or (at most till) the following morn!




#80. Abasa                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful  
1. The (Prophet) frowned and turned away
2. Because there came to him the blind man (interrupting)
3. But what could tell thee but that perchance he might Grow (in
spiritual understanding)?
4. Or that he might receive admonition and the teaching might
profit him?
5. As to one who regards himself as self-sufficient
6. To him dost thou attend;
7. Though it is no blame to thee if he grow not (in spiritual
understanding)
8. But as to him who came to thee striving earnestly
9. And with fear (in his heart)
10. Of him wast thou unmindful
11. By no means (should it be so)! For it is indeed a Message of
instruction:
12. Therefore let who will keep it in remembrance
13. (It is) in Books held (greatly) in honor
14. Exalted (in dignity) kept pure and holy
15. (Written) by the hands of scribes
16. Honorable and Pious and Just
17. Woe to man! what hath made him reject Allah?
18. From what stuff Hath He created him?
19. From a sperm-drop: He hath created him and then mouldeth him
in due proportions
20. Then doth He make His path smooth for him
21. Then He causeth him to die and putteth him in his Grave
22. Then when it is His will He will raise him up (again)
23. By no means hath he fulfilled what Allah Hath commanded him
24. Then let man look at his Food (and how We provide it):
25. For that We pour forth water in abundance
26. And We split the earth in fragments
27. And produce therein Corn
28. And Grapes and nutritious Plants
29. And Olives and Dates
30. And enclosed Gardens dense with lofty trees
31. And Fruits and Fodder
32. For use and convenience to you and your cattle
33. At length when there comes the Deafening Noise
34. That Day shall a man flee from his own brother
35. And from his mother and his father
36. And from his wife and his children
37. Each one of them that Day will have enough concern (of his
own) to make him indifferent to the others
38. Some Faces that Day will be beaming
39. Laughing rejoicing
40. And other faces that Day will be dust-stained;
41. Blackness will cover them
42. Such will be the Rejecters of Allah the Doers of Iniquity




#81. Takweer                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. When the sun (with its spacious light) is folded up;
2. When the stars fall losing their luster;
3. When the mountains vanish (like a mirage);
4. When the she-camels ten months with young are left untended;
5. When the wild beasts are herded together (in human
habitations);
6. When the oceans boil over with a swell;
7. When the souls are sorted out (Being joined like with like);
8. When the female (infant) Buried alive is questioned
9. For what crime she was killed;
10. When the Scrolls are laid open;
11. When the World on High is unveiled:
12. When the Blazing Fire is kindled to fierce heat
13. And when the Garden is brought near
14. (Then) shall each soul know what it has put forward
15. So verily I call to witness the planets that recede
16. Go straight or hide;
17. And the Night as it dissipates
18. And the Dawn as it breathes away the darkness
19. Verily this is the word of a most honorable Messenger
20. Endued with Power with rank before the Lord of the Throne
21. With authority there (and) faithful of his trust
22. And (O people!) your companion is not one possessed;
23. And without doubt he saw him in the clear horizon

24. Neither doth he withhold Grudgingly a knowledge of the Unseen 
25. Nor is it the word of an evil spirit accursed
26. Then whither go ye?
27. Verily this is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds:
28. (With profit) to whoever among you wills to go straight
29. But ye shall not will Except as Allah wills The Cherisher of
the Worlds. 




#82. Infitaar                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. When the Sky is cleft asunder;
2. When the Stars are scattered;
3. When the Oceans are suffered to burst forth;
4. And when the Graves are turned upside down
5. (Then) shall each soul know what it hath sent forward and
(what it hath) kept back
6. O man! what has seduced thee from thy Lord Most Beneficent? 
7. Him Who created thee. Fashioned thee in due proportion and
gave thee a just bias;
8. In whatever Form He wills does He put thee together
9. Nay! but ye do Reject Right and Judgment!
10. But verily over you (are appointed angels) to protect you
11. Kind and honorable writing down (your deeds)
12. They know (and understand) all that ye do
13. As for the Righteous they will be in Bliss;
14. And the Wicked  they will be in the Fire
15. Which they will enter on the Day of Judgment
16. And they will not be Able to keep away therefrom
17. And what will explain to thee what the Day of Judgment is?
18. Again what will explain to thee what the Day of Judgment is?
19. (It will be) the Day when no soul shall have power (to do)
aught for another: for the Command that Day will be (wholly) with
Allah




#83. Tatfeef                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Woe to those that deal in fraud
2. Those who when they have to receive by measure from men exact
full measure
3. But when they have to give by measure or weight to men give
less than due
4. Do they not think that they will be called to account?
5. On a Mighty Day
6. A Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the
Worlds?
7. Nay! Surely the Record of the Wicked is (preserved) in Sijjin
8. And what will explain to thee what Sijjin is?
9. (There is) a Register (fully) inscribed
10. Woe that Day to those that deny
11. Those that deny the Day of Judgment
12. And none can deny it but the Transgressor beyond bounds the
Sinner!
13. When Our Signs are rehearsed to him he says "Tales of the
Ancients!"
14. By no means! but on their hearts is the stain of the (ill)
which they do!
15. Verily from (the Light of) their Lord that Day will they be
veiled
16. Further they will enter the Fire of Hell
17. Further it will be said to them: "This is the (reality) which
ye rejected as false!"
18. Nay verily the Record of the Righteous is (preserved) in
`Illiyin
19. And what will explain to thee whet `Illiyin is?
20. (There is) a Register (fully) inscribed
21. To which bear witness those Nearest (to Allah)
22. Truly the Righteous will be in Bliss:
23. On Thrones (of Dignity) will they command a sight (of all
things):
24. Thou wilt recognize in their Faces the beaming brightness of
Bliss
25. Their thirst will be slaked with Pure Wine sealed
26. The seal thereof will be Musk: and for this let those aspire
who have aspirations:
27. With it will be (given) a mixture of Tasnim:
28. A spring from (the waters) whereof drink those Nearest to
Allah
29. Those in sin used to laugh at those who believed
30. And whenever they passed by them used to wink at each other
(in mockery);
31. And when they returned to their own people they would return
jesting;
32. And whenever they saw them they would say "Behold! these are
the people truly astray!"
33. But they had not been sent as Keepers over them!
34. But on this Day the Believers will laugh at the Unbelievers
35. On Thrones (of Dignity) They will command (a sight) (of all
things)
36. Will not the Unbelievers have been paid back for what they
did?  




#84. Inshiqaq                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. When the Sky is rent asunder
2. And hearkens to (the Command of) its Lord and it must needs
(do so)
3. And when the Earth is flattened out
4. And casts forth what is within it and becomes (clean) empty 
5. And hearkens to (the Command of) its Lord and it must needs
(do so) then  will come Home the full Reality
6. O thou man! verily thou art ever toiling on towards the Lord 
painfully toiling but thou shalt meet Him
7. Then he who is given his Record in his Right hand
8. Soon will his account be taken by an easy reckoning
9. And he will turn to his people rejoicing!
10. But he who is given his Record behind his back
11. Soon will he cry for Perdition
12. And he will enter a Blazing Fire
13. Truly did he go about among his people rejoicing!
14. Truly did he think that he would not have to return (to Us)!
15. Nay nay! for his Lord was (ever) watchful of him!
16. So I do call to witness the ruddy glow of Sunset;
17. The Night and its Homing
18. And the Moon in her Fullness
19. Ye shall surely travel from stage to stage
20. What then is the matter with them that they believe not?
21. And when the Qur'an is read to them they fall not prostrate
22. But on the contrary the Unbelievers reject (it)
23. But Allah has full Knowledge of what they secrete (in their
breasts)
24. So announce to them a Penalty Grievous 
25. Except to those who believe and work righteous deeds: for
them is a Reward that will never fail




#85. Buroof                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Sky (displaying) the Zodiacal Signs;
2. By the promised Day (of Judgment);
3. By one that witnesses and the subject of the witness
4. Woe to the makers of the pit (of Fire)
5. Fire supplied (abundantly) with Fuel:
6. Behold! they sat over against the (fire)
7. And they witnessed (all) that they were doing against the
Believers
8. And they ill-treated them for no other reason than that they
believed in Allah Exalted in Power worthy of all Praise!
9. Him to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth!
and Allah is Witness to all things
10. Those who persecute (or draw into temptation) the Believers
men and women and do not turn in repentance will have the Penalty
of Hell: they will have the Penalty of the Burning Fire
11. For those who believe and do righteous deeds will be Gardens
Beneath which Rivers flow: that is the great Salvation (the
fulfillment of all desires).
12. Truly strong is the Grip (and Power) of thy Lord
13. It is He Who creates from the very beginning and He can
restore (life)
14. And He is the Oft-Forgiving Full of loving-kindness
15. Lord of the Throne of Glory
16. Doer (without let) of all that He intends
17. Has the story reached thee of the Forces
18. Of Pharaoh and the Thamud?
19. And yet the Unbelievers (persist) in rejecting (the Truth)!
20. But Allah doth encompass them from behind!
21. Nay this is a Glorious Qur'an
22. (Inscribed) in a Tablet Preserved!




#86. Tariq                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein)
2. And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?
3. (It is) the Star of piercing brightness
4. There is no soul but has a protector over it
5. Now let man but think from what he is created!
6. He is created from a drop emitted
7. Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:
8. Surely (Allah) is able to bring him back (to life)!
9. The Day that (all) things secret will be tested
10. (Man) will have no power and no helper
11. By the Firmament which returns (in its round)
12. And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs
or the sprouting of vegetation)
13. Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil):
14. It is not a thing for amusement
15. As for them they are but plotting a scheme
16. And I am planning a scheme
17. Therefore grant a delay to the unbelievers: Give respite to
them gently (for a while)




#87. A'la                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Glorify the name of thy Guardian-Lord Most High
2. Who hath created and further given order and proportion;
3. Who hath ordained laws. And granted guidance;
4. And Who bringeth out the (green and luscious) pasture
5. And then doth make it (but) swarthy stubble
6. By degrees shall We teach thee to declare (the Message) so
thou shalt not forget
7. Except as Allah wills: For He knoweth what is manifest and
what is hidden
8. And We will make it easy for thee (to follow) the simple
(Path)
9. Therefore give admonition in case the admonition profits (the
hearer)
10. The admonition will be received by those who fear (Allah):
11. But it will be avoided by those most unfortunate ones
12. Who will enter the Great Fire
13. In which they will then neither die nor live
14. But those will prosper who purify themselves
15. And glorify the name of their Guardian-Lord and (lift their
hearts) in Prayer
16. Nay (behold) ye prefer the life of this world;
17. But the Hereafter is better and more enduring
18. And this is in the Books of the earliest (Revelations)
19. The Books of Abraham and Moses




#88. Gaashiya                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Has the story reached thee of the Overwhelming (Event)?
2. Some faces that Day will be humiliated
3. Laboring (hard) weary
4. The while they enter the Blazing Fire
5. The while they are given to drink of a boiling hot spring
6. No food will there be for them but a bitter Dhari
7. Which will neither nourish nor satisfy hunger
8. Other) faces that Day will be joyful

9. Pleased with their Striving
10. In a Garden on high
11. Where they shall hear no (word) of vanity:
12. Therein will be a bubbling spring:
13. Therein will be Thrones (of dignity) raised on high
14. Goblets placed (ready)
15. And Cushions set in rows
16. And rich carpets (All) spread out
17. Do they not look at the Camels how they are made?
18. And at the Sky how it is raised high?
19. And at the Mountains How they are fixed firm?
20. And at the Earth how it is spread out?
21. Therefore do thou give admonition for thou art one to
admonish
22. Thou art not one to manage (men's) affairs
23. But if any turn away and reject Allah
24. Allah will punish him with a mighty Punishment
25. For to Us will be their Return;
26. Then it will be for Us to call them to account




#89. Fajr                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Break of Day
2. By the Nights twice five;
3. By the Even and Odd (contrasted);
4. And by the Night when it passeth away
5. Is there (not) in these and adjuration (or evidence) for those
who understand?
6. Seest thou not how thy Lord dealt with the `Ad (people)
7. Of the (city of) Iram with lofty pillars
8. The like of which were not produced in (all) the land?
9. And with the Thamud (people) who cut out (huge) rocks in the
valley?
10. And with Pharaoh Lord of Stakes?
11. (All) these transgressed Beyond bounds in the lands
12. And heaped therein Mischief (on mischief)
13. Therefore did thy Lord pour on them a scourge of diverse
chastisement:
14. For thy Lord is (As a Guardian) on a watch-tower
15. Now as for man when his Lord trieth him giving him honor and
gifts then saith he (puffed up) "My Lord hath honored me."
16. But when He trieth him restricting his subsistence for him
then saith he (in despair) "My Lord hath humiliated me!"
17. Nay nay! but ye honor not the orphans!
18. Nor do ye encourage one another to feed the poor!
19. And ye devour inheritance all with greed
20. And ye love wealth with inordinate love!
21. Nay! when the earth is pounded to powder
22. And thy Lord cometh and His angels rank upon rank
23. And Hell that Day is brought (face to face) on that Day will
man remember but how will that remembrance profit him?
24. He will say: "Ah! would that I had sent forth (Good Deeds)
for (this) my (Future) Life."
25. For that Day His Chastisement will be such as none (else) can
inflict
26. And His bonds will be such as none (other) can bind
27. (To the righteous soul will be said:) "O (thou) soul in
(complete) rest and satisfaction!
28. "Come back thou to thy Lord well pleased (thyself) and
well-pleasing unto Him!
29. "Enter thou then among my Devotees!
30. "Yea enter thou my Heaven"!




#90. Balad                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. I do call to witness this City
2. And thou art a freeman of this City
3. And (the mystic ties of) Parent and Child
4. Verily We have created Man into toil and struggle
5. Thinketh he that none hath power over him?
6. He may say (boastfully): "Wealth have I squandered in
abundance!"
7. Thinketh he that none beholdeth 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 highways?
11. But he hath made no haste on the path that is steep
12. And what will explain to thee the path that is steep?
13. (It is:) freeing the bondman;
14. Or the giving of food in a day of privation
15. To the orphan with claims of relationship
16. Or to the indigent (down) in the dust
17. Then will he be of those who believe and enjoin patience
(constancy and self-restraint) and enjoin deeds of kindness and
compassion
18. Such are the Companions of the Right Hand
19. But those who reject Our Signs they are the (unhappy)
companions of the Left Hand
20. On them will be Fire Vaulted over (all round)




#91. Shams                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Sun and his (glorious) splendor;
2. By the Moon as she follow him;
3. By the Day as it shows up (the Sun's) glory;
4. By the Night as it conceals it;
5. By the Firmament and its (wonderful) structure;
6. By the Earth and its (wide) expanse;
7. By the Soul and the proportion and order Given to it;
8. And its enlightenment as to its wrong and its right;
9. Truly he succeeds that purifies it
10. And he fails that corrupts it!
11. The Thamud (people) rejected (their prophet) through their
inordinate wrong - doing
12. Behold the most wicked Man among them was deputed (for
impiety)
13. But the apostle of Allah said to them: "It is a She-camel of
Allah! and (bar her not from) having her drink!"
14. Then they rejected him (as a false prophet) and they
hamstrung her. So their Lord on account of their crime
obliterated their traces and made them equal (in destruction High
and low)!
15. And for Him is no fear of its consequences




#92. Lail                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Night as it conceals (the light);
2. By the Day as it appears in glory;
3. By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female
4. Verily (the ends) ye strive for are diverse
5. So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah)
6. And (in all sincerity) testifies to the Best
7. We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss
8. But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself
self-sufficient
9. And gives the lie to the Best
10. We will indeed make smooth for him the Path to Misery;
11. Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into
the Pit)
12. Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide
13. And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning
14. Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely;
15. None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones
16. Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs
17. But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it
18. Those who spend their wealth for increase in
self-purification
19. And have in their minds no favor from anyone for which a
reward is expected in return
20. But only the desire to seek for the countenance of their Lord
Most High
21. And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction  




#93. Dhuhaa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Glorious Morning Light
2. And by the Night when it is still
3. The guardian-Lord Hath not forsaken thee Nor is He displeased
4. And verily the hereafter will be better for thee than the
present
5. And soon will thy Guardian-Lord give thee (that wherewith)
thou shalt be well-pleased
6. Did He not find thee an orphan and give thee shelter (and
care)?
7. And He found thee wandering and He gave thee guidance
8. And He found thee in need and made thee independent
9. Therefore treat not the orphan with harshness
10. Nor repulse the petitioner (Unheard);
11. But the Bounty of thy Lord Rehearse and proclaim!




#94. Inshiraah                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Have We not expanded thee thy breast?
2. And removed from thee thy burden
3. The which did gall thy back?
4. And raised high the esteem (in which) thou (art held)?
5. So verily with every difficulty there is relief:
6. Verily with every difficulty there is relief
7. Therefore when thou art free (from thine immediate task) still
labor hard
8. And to thy Lord turn (all) thy attention




#95. Tiin                      *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the Fig and the Olive
2. And the Mount of Sinai
3. And this City of security
4. We have indeed created man in the best of molds
5. Then do We abase him (to be) the lowest of the low
6. Except such as believe and do righteous deeds: for they shall
have a reward unfailing
7. Then what can after this contradict thee; as to the Judgment
(to come)?
8. Is not Allah the wisest of Judges?




#96. Iqraa                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher Who
created
2. Created man out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood:
3. Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful
4. He Who taught (the use of) the Pen
5. Taught man that which he knew not
6. Nay but man doth transgress all bounds
7. In that he looketh upon himself as self-sufficient
8. Verily to thy Lord is the return (of all)
9. Seest thou one who forbids
10. A votary when he (turns) to pray?
11. Seest thou if He is on (the road of) Guidance?
12. Or enjoins Righteousness?
13. Seest thou if he denies (Truth) and turns away?
14. Knoweth he not that Allah doth see?
15. Let him beware! If he desist not We will drag him by the
forelock
16. A lying sinful forelock!
17. Then let him call (for help) to his council (of comrades):
18. We will call on the angels of punishment (to deal with him)!
19. Nay heed him not: but bow down in adoration and bring thyself
the closer (to Allah)!




#97. Qadr                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the night of Power:
2. And what will explain to thee what the Night of Power is?
3. The Night of Power is better than a thousand Months
4. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah's
permission on every errand:
5. Peace!. This until the rise of Morn!




#98. Baiyina                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Those who reject (Truth) among the People of the Book and
among the Polytheists were not going to depart (from their ways)
until there should come to them Clear Evidence
2. An apostle from Allah rehearsing scriptures kept pure and
holy:
3. Wherein are laws (or decrees) right and straight
4. Nor did the people of the Book make schisms until after there
came to them Clear Evidence
5. And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship
Allah offering Him sincere devotion being True (in faith); to
establish regular Prayer; and to practice regular Charity; and
that is the Religion Right and Straight
6. Those who reject (Truth) among the People of the Book and
among the Polytheists will be in hell-fire to dwell therein (for
aye). They are the  worst of creatures
7. Those who have faith and do righteous deeds they are the best
of creatures
8. Their reward is with Allah: Gardens of Eternity Beneath which
rivers flow; They will dwell therein for ever; Allah well pleased
with them and they with Him:  all this for such as fear their
Lord and Cherisher




#99. Zilzaal                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. When the Earth is shaken to her (utmost) convulsion
2. And the Earth throws up her burden (from within)
3. And man cries (distressed): `What is the matter with her?'
4. On that Day will she declare her tidings:
5. For that thy Lord will have given her inspiration
6. On that Day will men proceed in companies sorted out to be
shown the Deeds that they (had done)
7. Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weight of good see
it!
8. And anyone who has done an atom's weight of evil shall see it 




#100. Aadiyaat                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By the (Steeds) that run with panting (breath)
2. And strike sparks of Fire
3. And push home the charge in the morning
4. And raise the dust in clouds the while
5. And penetrate forthwith into the midst (of the foe) en masse
6. Truly Man is to his Lord ungrateful;
7. And to that (fact) he bears witness (by his deeds);
8. And violent is he in his love of wealth
9. Does he not know when that which is in the graves is Scattered
abroad
10. And that which is (locked up) in (human) breasts is made
manifest
11. That their Lord had been well-acquainted with them (Even to)
that Day? 




#101. Al-Qariya                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. The (Day) of Noise and Clamor:
2. What is the (Day) of Noise and Clamor?
3. And what will explain to thee what the (Day) of Noise and
Clamor is?
4. (It is) a Day whereon Men will be like moths Scattered about
5. And the mountains will be like carded wool
6. Then he whose balance (of good deeds) will be (found) heavy
7. Will be in a life of good pleasure and satisfaction
8. But he whose balance (of good deeds) will be (found) light
9. Will have his home in a (bottomless) pit
10. And what will explain to thee what this is?
11. (It is) a Fire Blazing fiercely!




#102. Takathur                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. The mutual rivalry for piling up (the good things of this
world) diverts you (from the more serious things)
2. Until ye visit the graves
3. But nay ye soon shall know (the reality)
4. Again, ye soon shall know!
5. Nay were ye to know with certainty of mind (Ye would beware!)
6. Ye shall certainly see Hell Fire!
7. Again ye shall see it with certainty of sight!
8. Then shall ye be Questioned that Day about the joy (ye
indulged in)!




#103. Asr                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. By (the Token of) time (through the Ages)
2. Verily Man is in loss
3. Except such as have Faith and do righteous deeds and (join
together) in the mutual teaching of Truth and of Patience and
Constancy




#104. Humaza                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Woe to every (kind of) scandal-monger and backbiter
2. Who pileth up wealth and layeth it by
3. Thinking that his wealth would make him last for ever!
4. By no means! He will be sure to be thrown into that which
breaks to pieces
5. And what will explain to thee That which Breaks to Pieces?
6. (It is) the Fire of (the Wrath of) Allah kindled (to a blaze)
7. The which doth mount (Right) to the Hearts:
8. It shall be made into a vault over them
9. In columns outstretched




#105. Feel                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Seest thou not how thy Lord dealt with the Companions of the
Elephant?
2. Did He not make their treacherous plan go astray?
3. And He sent against them flights of Birds
4. Striking them with stones of baked clay
5. Then did He make them like an empty field of stalks and straw
(of which the   corn) has been eaten up




#106. Quraish                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. For the covenants (of security and safeguard enjoyed) by the
Quraish
2. Their covenants (covering)) journeys by winter and summer
3. Let them adore the Lord of this House
4. Who provides them with food against hunger and with security
against fear (of danger).




#107. Ma'uun                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Seest thou one who denies the Judgment (to come)?
2. Then such is the (man) who repulses the orphan (with
harshness)
3. And encourages not the feeding of the indigent
4. So woe to the worshippers
5. Who are neglectful of their Prayers
6. Those who (want but) to be seen (of men)
7. But refuse (to supply) (Even) neighborly needs




#108. Kauthar                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. To thee have We granted the Fount (Of Abundance)
2. Therefore to thy Lord turn in Prayer and Sacrifice
3. For he who hateth thee he will be cut off (from Future Hope)




#109. Kaafiroon                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Say: O ye that reject Faith!
2. I worship not that which ye worship
3. Nor will ye worship that which I worship
4. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship
5. Nor will ye worship that which I worship
6. To you be your Way and to me mine




#110. Nasr                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. When comes the Help of Allah and Victory
2. And thou dost see the People enter Allah's Religion in crowds
3. Celebrate the Praises of thy Lord and pray for His
Forgiveness: for He is Oft-Returning (in Grace and Mercy)




#111. Lahab                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Perish the hands of the Father of Flame! Perish he!
2. No profit to him from all his wealth and all his gains!
3. Burnt soon will he be in a Fire of blazing Flame!
4. His wife shall carry the (crackling) wood as fuel!
5. A twisted rope of palm-leaf fibre round her (own) neck!




#112. Ikhlaas                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Say: He is Allah the One and Only;
2. Allah the Eternal Absolute;
3. He begetteth not nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him




#113. Falaq                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn
2. From the mischief of created things;
3. From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads;
4. From the mischief of those who practice Secret Arts;
5. And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy




#114. Naas                     *SURAH*
In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind
2. The King (or Ruler) of Mankind
3. The Allah (or Judge) of Mankind
4. From the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil) who withdraws
(after his whisper)
5. (The same) who whispers into the hearts of mankind
6. Among Jinns and among Men
