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 Chastisement 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 (Satan) it is decreed that whoever
turns to him for friendship, him will he lead astray, and he will guide
him to the Chastisement 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 of 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
Chastisement 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 in indeed a manifest loss!
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 (or 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 desires.
15. If any think that Allah will not help him
(His Messenger), 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 Sings; and
verily Allah doth guide whom He will!
17. Those who believe (in the Qurán), 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 prostrate 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 unto whom the
Chastisement is justly due, and such as Allah shall disgrace,- None can
raise 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 melted 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 Chastisement 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 wrongfully - them will We cause to taste of a most Grievous
Chastisement.
26. Behold! We pointed the site, to Abraham, of
the (Sacred) House, (saying): "Associate not anything (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 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 exception): so 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 rites 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 God is One
God. submit then your wills to Him (in Islám): 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 signs 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 good.
38. Verily Allah will defend (from ill) those
who believe: verily, Allah loveth not any that is unfaithful,
ungrateful.
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 Zakat, enjoin the right
and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all)
affairs.
42. If they disbelieve you, so did the peoples
before them (with their prophets),- the People of Noah, and Àd and
Thamüd;
43. And those of Abraham and Lüt;
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 punishment (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 minds) may thus learn wisdom and their ears may thus
learn to hear? Truly it is not their eyes that are blind, but the 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 a messenger 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 wrong-doers are in a schism far (from the
Truth):
54. And that those on whom knowledge has been
bestowed may learn that the (Qurán) is the Truth from thy Lord, and that
they may believe therein, and their hearts 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 Chastisement of a barren
Day.
56. On that Day of 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 All-Subtle, All-Aware.
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 from failing 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
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 to the Unbelievers! and evil is t 64c hat
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. They do not have right estimate of Allah,
for Allah is Powerful and Mighty.
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 back 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 religion of
your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and
in this (Revelation); that the Messenger may be a witness for you, and
ye be witnesses for mankind! So establish regular prayer, give Zakat,
and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector - the Best to protect and
the Best to help!
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