Holy Quran Part 47

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6. O ye who believe! If a wicked person comes to you with any news, 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 Messenger. were he, in many And know that among you is Allah's Messenger. 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 Favour from Allah. and Allah is full of Knowledge and A Grace and Favour from Allah. and Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom.

9. If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel, make ye 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 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: 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 O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on 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 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 honoured 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 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 Messenger, He will not belittle aught of your deeds: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

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15. Only those are Believers who have believed in Allah and His Only those are Believers who have believed in Allah and His Messenger, 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 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 a favour that they have embraced Islam. They impress on thee as a favour that they have embraced Islam.

Say, "Count not your Islam as a favour upon me: Nay, Allah has conferred a favour 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 "Verily Allah knows the secrets of the heavens and the earth: and Allah Sees well all that ye do."

Surah 50. Qaf, (the Letter), ( Q )

1. Qaf: By the Glorious Qur'an (Thou art Allah's Messenger.. Qaf: By the Glorious Qur'an (Thou art Allah's Messenger..

2. But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from 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 "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 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 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 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 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 To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to Allah..

9. And We send down from the sky rain charted with blessing, and And We send down from the sky rain charted with blessing, and We produce therewith gardens and Grain for harvests; 10. And tall (and stately) palm-trees, with shoots of fruit-stalks, piled And tall (and stately) palm-trees, with shoots of fruit-stalks, piled one over another;-[image]

11. As sustenance for ((Allah)'s) Servants;-and We give (new) life 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, Before them was denied (the Hereafter) by the People of Noah, the Companions of the Ra.s.s, the Thamud, 13. The 'Ad, Pharaoh, the brethren of Lut, The 'Ad, Pharaoh, the brethren of Lut, 14. The Companions of the Wood, and the People of Tubba'; each one 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 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 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) Behold, two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and noted 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 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 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 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) 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 (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 And his Companion will say: "Here is (his Record) ready with me!"

24. (The sentence will be:) "Throw, throw into h.e.l.l every (The sentence will be:) "Throw, throw into h.e.l.l every contumacious Rejecter (of Allah.!-25. "Who forbade what was good, transgressed all bounds, cast "Who forbade what was good, transgressed all bounds, cast doubts and suspicions; 26. "Who set up another G.o.d beside Allah. Throw him into a severe "Who set up another G.o.d beside Allah. Throw him into a severe penalty."

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27. His Companion will say: "Our Lord! I did not make him 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 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 "The Word changes not before Me, and I do not the least injustice to My Servants."

30. One Day We will ask h.e.l.l, "Art thou filled to the full?" It will say, One Day We will ask h.e.l.l, "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 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 every (A voice will say:) "This is what was promised for you,-for every one who turned (to Allah. in sincere repentance, who kept (His Law), 33. "Who feared ((Allah)) Most Gracious Unseen, and brought a heart "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 "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 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 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 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 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 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 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 And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place quiet near,-42. The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) truth: that The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) truth: that will be the Day of Resurrection.

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43. Verily it is We Who give Life and Death; and to Us is the Final 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) 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 overawe We know best what they say; and thou art not one to overawe them by force. So admonish with the Qur'an such as fear My Warning!

Surah 51. The Winnowing Winds

1. By the (Winds) that scatter broadcast; By the (Winds) that scatter broadcast; 2. And those that lift and bear away heavy weights; And those that lift and bear away heavy weights; 3. And those that flow with ease and gentleness; And those that flow with ease and gentleness; 4. And those that distribute and apportion by Command;- And those that distribute and apportion by Command;-5. Verily that which ye are promised is true; Verily that which ye are promised is true; 6. And verily Judgment and Justice must indeed come to pa.s.s. And verily Judgment and Justice must indeed come to pa.s.s.

7. By the Sky with (its) numerous Paths, By the Sky with (its) numerous Paths, 8. Truly ye are in a doctrine discordant, Truly ye are in a doctrine discordant, 9. Through which are deluded (away from the Truth) such as would Through which are deluded (away from the Truth) such as would be deluded.

10. Woe to the falsehood-mongers,- Woe to the falsehood-mongers,-11. Those who (flounder) heedless in a flood of confusion: Those who (flounder) heedless in a flood of confusion: 12. They ask, "When will be the Day of Judgment and Justice?" 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 (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!" "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 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, 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, They were in the habit of sleeping but little by night, [image]

18. And in the hour of early dawn, they (were found) praying for And in the hour of early dawn, they (were found) praying for Forgiveness; 19. And in their wealth and possessions (was remembered) the right 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 a.s.sured Faith, On the earth are signs for those of a.s.sured Faith, 21. As also in your own selves: Will ye not then see? As also in your own selves: Will ye not then see?

22. And in heaven is your Sustenance, as (also) that which ye are 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 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 honoured guests of Abraham? Has the story reached thee, of the honoured guests of Abraham?

25. Behold, they entered his presence, and said: "Peace!" He said, 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 Then he turned quickly to his household, brought out a fatted calf, 27. And placed it before them.. he said, "Will ye not eat?" 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, (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 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 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 (Abraham) said: "And what, O ye Messengers, is your errand (now)?"

32. They said, "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin;- 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), "To bring on, on them, (a shower of) stones of clay (brimstone), 34. "Marked as from thy Lord for those who trespa.s.s beyond "Marked as from thy Lord for those who trespa.s.s beyond bounds."

35. Then We evacuated those of the Believers who were there, Then We evacuated those of the Believers who were there, [image]

36. But We found not there any just (Muslim) persons except in one But We found not there any just (Muslim) persons except in one house: 37. And We left there a Sign for such as fear the Grievous Penalty. And We left there a Sign for such as fear the Grievous Penalty.

38. And in Moses (was another Sign): Behold, We sent him to 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, 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 So were the People of Noah before them for they wickedly transgressed.

47. With power and skill did We construct the Firmament: for it is We With power and skill did We construct the Firmament: for it is We Who create the vastness of pace.

48. And We have spread out the (s.p.a.cious) earth: How excellently And We have spread out the (s.p.a.cious) earth: How excellently We do spread out!

49. And of every thing We have created pairs: That ye may receive And of every thing We have created pairs: That ye may receive instruction.

50. Hasten ye then (at once) to Allah. I am from Him a Warner to 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 wors.h.i.+p with Allah. I am from And make not another an object of wors.h.i.+p with Allah. I am from Him a Warner to you, clear and open!

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52. Similarly, no apostle came to the Peoples before them, but they 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, 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. So turn away from them: not thine is the blame.

55. But teach (thy Message) for teaching benefits the Believers. But teach (thy Message) for teaching benefits the Believers.

56. I have only created Jinns and men, that they may serve Me. 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 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). For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance,-Lord of Power,-Steadfast (for ever).