1. Alif. Lám. Mím.
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 outstrip Us? Evil is their
judgment!
5. For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah, 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
misdeed that they have committed, 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 Judgments they will be called to account for their falsehoods.
14. We did send 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 messenger 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 Chastisement.
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
Judgment 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 Lüt believed 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
will be in the Hereafter of the Righteous.
28. And (remember) Lüt: 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 wicked
men."
32. He said: "But there is Lüt there." They said: "We know well 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 Lüt, 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 Shuŕib. 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 Ŕd and the Thamüd (people): clearly will appear to you
from (the traces) of their buildings (their fate): Satan made their deeds
alluring to them, and kept them back from the Path, though they were
keen-sighted.
39. (Remember also) Qárün, Pharaoh, and Hámán: 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 wronged them: they wronged themselves.
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 (every thing) whatever that they call upon besides
Him: and He is Exalted (in power), Wise.
43. And such are the Parables We set forth for mankind, but only those
understand them who have knowledge.
44. Allah created the heavens and the earth in truth: 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 evil 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 in the best way,
unless it be with those of them who do wrong: but say, "We believe in the
revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you. Our God
and your God is One; and it is to Him we submit (in Islám)."
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. Ye 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 a 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 are the losers.
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 h 663 as 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 has 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.
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