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Chapter: 30

Ar Rum (The Roman Empire)

Total verses – 60

This chapter is named ‘Ar Rum’ because in the verses 2 to 4 of this chapter, defeat of the Roman Empire and its victory later, are mentioned.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Alif, Lam, Meem.²

2, 3, 4, 5. The Roman Empire has been conquered in the nearby land. They will be victorious, after their defeat in a few years with the help of Allah³¹³. The power either before or after belongs only to Allah. The believers will become happy on that day. Allah helps whom He wants. He is Almighty and the most Merciful²⁶.

6. (This is) Allah’s promise. Allah will not break His promise. Yet, most of the people will not know.

7. They know what is visible outside, in this worldly life. They are careless about the hereafter.

8. Do they not think within themselves? Allah has created the heaven,⁵⁰⁷ the earth and whatever between them with proper reason, for a fixed period (of time). And indeed, most of the people are disbelievers of their meeting with God.⁴⁸⁸

9. Should they not travel on the earth and observe what was the end of those who went before them? They were stronger than these. They cultivated more than what these have cultivated, making the land usable. Their messengers came to them with clear signs. Allah would not have caused (ever) any harm to them. Instead, they caused harm to themselves.

10. As the wrong doers, considering Allah’s verses lies, mocked at them, their end itself resulted in evil.

11. Only Allah created first. He will create again. Then you will be returned only to Him.

12. And when that Time¹ comes, criminals will lose hope.

13. And there will not be any intercessors among their gods for them. They will deny their gods.

14. And they will be separated when that Time¹ is established on that day,

15. And those who believe and do deeds will be made to enjoy in the gardens.

16. Those who disbelieved (Us) and considered our verse and the meeting of the hereafter lies, will be (made to stand) presented before the suffering.

17, 18. Pray Allah, when you reach the evening time, when you reach the morning, after the sunset and in the noon. All praise be to Allah in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth²⁶.

19. He brings forth the living from the dead. Brings forth the dead from the living. He gives life to the earth after its death. Then, you will be brought out.

20 And creating you from earth and making you spread as human-beings are in His signs.

21. Creating wives, from among yourselves, for you in order that you should get peace and bringing affection and kindness between you are in His signs. Indeed, there are many signs in it for the people who think.

22. As the creation of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth and the differences in your languages and color are in His signs. Indeed, there are many signs in it for the knowledgeable.

23. And your sleeping in the night and in the day and seeking His bounty were in His signs. Indeed, there are many signs in it for the people who hear.

24. And His show of the lighting inducing fear and giving hope to you and His giving of life to the earth, after its death, by sending down water from the heavens⁵⁰⁷ were in his signs. Indeed, there are many signs in it for the people of understanding.

25. And establishment of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth by his order is among His signs. Then He will call you only once. Then you will be brought forth from the earth¹⁷⁵.

26. And whoever is in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth belong to Him only. All are obedient only to Him.

27. And He only created first. He will create again. This is very easy for Him. For Him, the Highest attribute in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth. He is Almighty and the Wise.

28. He gives an example from among yourselves. Are there any partners from among your slaves to what we have given you? As you fear between yourselves, will you fear them? Thus, We explain the verses to the people who understand.

29. Rather, the unjust follow their desires without knowledge. Who can show the way to the one whom Allah has left astray? There are no helpers for them.

30. (O Muhammad), stand firm in the way of truth and establish your face towards His religion. This is Allah’s natural religion. Allah has placed the people only on this. There is no change in the creation of Allah. It is the straight religion. Yet, most of the people will not know.

31, 32. Turn only towards Him. Fear Him. Establish prayer. Do not be among the disbelievers who have split their religion into many divisions. Each group gets happy in what it has²⁶.

33, 34. And when any trouble occurs to the people they turn towards their God and pray. Then when He makes them taste His Mercy and a section of them, ungrateful of what We have given them, associate partners to their God. (Then) enjoy. (You) will understand²⁶.

35. Have We given them any sign to speak about what they associate with God?

36. And We make the people taste the Mercy they become happy. They immediately lose their belief when a harm occurs to them, due to their deed.

37. Do they not see that Allah gives wealth to whom He wants, either generously or less? Indeed, there are many signs in it for the believing people³⁴⁵.

38. Give the relatives, poor and the traveller²⁰⁶ their right. This is only best for those who desire Allah’s face. It is those who are successful.

39. And your giving of interest, in order to increase the wealth of the people, will not increase with Allah. If you give Zakat, seeking Allah’s face then, only such people have increased their wealth.

40. Only Allah created you. Then He gave you food⁴⁶³. Then He will make you die. Then He will give you life. Are there among your gods who can do any one thing like this. He is Pure¹⁰ (from all weaknesses). He is the most High above what they associate (to Him).

41. Corruption has superseded in the sea and on the land, due to the deeds caused by the people’s hands. He will make them taste a few from their deeds, so that they should repent.

42. Say, “Travel on the land and observe what was the end of those who went before.” Most of them have been associates of partners to God.

43. Establish your face by turning towards the correct religion before the Day¹, which cannot be prevented from Allah. On that Day¹ they will be separated.

44. Disbelievers’ (of only one God) denial belongs only to them. Those who do good deeds prepare for themselves.

45. He will reward from His Mercy to those who believe and do good deeds. Indeed, He will not like those who disbelieve (Him).

46. And sending the winds which convey good news is in His signs, in order that He will make you taste His Mercy, make the ships sail at His Order, make you seek His Bounty and that you should be grateful.

47. And (O Muhammad), We sent many Messengers before you to their people. They brought clear signs to them. We punish the sinners. It has been a duty upon Us to help the believers.

48. Allah sends the wind. It disperses the cloud. He makes it spread in the heaven⁵⁰⁷ as He wants. He makes it into many fragments. You see rain comes forth between them. When He makes whom He wants among His servants to taste it, they become happy.

49. Before it was sent to them, they were in disbelief.

50. See, how Allah gives life to the land, after its death, is in the signs of His Mercy. He will give life to the dead. He has power over all things.

51. If We send the wind and they should see that (crops) in yellow colour, there after they become disbelievers.

52. Indeed, you cannot make the dead hear. You cannot make them hear the call, if the deaf run in retreat.

53. And you are not to show the good way to the blind from their misguidance. You can make hear only those who believe and obey Our verses.⁸¹

54. Allah created you (when you are) in the state of weakness. Then after the weakness, He gave you strength. Then after the strength He gave weakness and grey (hair). He will create whatever He wants. He is the Knowing and the Almighty.

55. And when the Day1 comes, the sinners will swear that they will not live except for some time. Thus, they have been misdirected.

56. Those who have been given knowledge and belief will say, “You lived in the land till the Day1 of resurrection as it is in the Register¹⁵⁷ of Allah. This is the Day¹ of resurrection. Yet, you were not aware.”

57. On that Day¹, the excuse of the unjust will not give them help. They will not be compelled (to worship).

58. And We have, indeed, explained in the Quran, every example for the people. (O Muhammad) if you bring them sign, the disbelievers (of Us) will say, “You are but only vain”.

59. Thus, Allah puts the seal on the minds of the ignorant.

60. Be patient. Allah’s promise is True. Let not those who do not believe firmly, consider you lightly. 

Chapter: 29

Al- Ankabut(The Spider)

Total verses – 69

This chapter is named ‘Al Ankabut’ because in the fourth verse of this chapter, a spider’s web is cited as an example of the people who have the wrong perception of God.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Alif,Lam,meem.²

2. Do the people think that they will not be tested if they say, “we believed”?

3. We certainly, tested⁴⁸⁴ those who went before them. Allah knows the speakers of truth. He also knows the liars.

4. Do the wrong-doers think that they can supersede Us ? Their judgment they give is very bad.

5. Whoever expect for the meeting of Allah⁴⁸⁸ (let them know) indeed, the fixed time has to come. He is the Hearing and the Knowing.

6. And whoever works, works only for him. Allah is free of need⁴⁸⁵ from the people of the worlds.

7. And We will erase the wrongs from those who believe and do good deeds. We will give them reward for what they have been doing.

8. And We have emphasized upon the man to do good help to his parent. Do not obey, if both of them compel you to associate to Me that about which you have know knowledge. Your return is only to Me. I will inform you about what you have been doing.

9. And We will join those who believe and do good deeds with good people.

10. There are also people among them who say, “We have believed in Allah”. They consider the trouble caused by the people as Allah’s punishment, when they were troubled in Allah’s matter. When help comes from your God, they say, “indeed , we were with you”. Is not Allah aware of what is in the minds of the people of the worlds?

11. And Allah is Knowing of those who have believed. He also knows of the hypocrites.

12. And the disbelievers (of only one God) say to the believers, “Follow our way. We will carry your sins”. They will not carry any of their sins. Indeed, they are liars.

13. Indeed, they will carry their loads and carry some other loads along with their loads²⁵⁴. And the Day of Qiyamah¹ they will be enquired about what they used to invent.

14. And We certainly, sent Nuh to his people. He lived with them for a thousand years minus fifty years⁴⁸³. A big flood seized them when they were unjust.

15. We saved him and those in the ship. We made it signs for the people of the worlds²²².

16. And remind, what Ibrahim said to his people, “Worship Allah. Fear only Him. If you should know, this is the best”.

17. You worship only the idols, formed out of your imagination, except Allah. Indeed, those you worship except Allah, can not give you wealth. So, seek wealth only from Allah. Worship him only. Be grateful to Him. You will be returned only to Him.

18. And if you consider (it) a lie (then) before you, many generations have considered (it) a lie. There is (no other duty) on the messenger, except to convey clearly.

19. Are they not aware, how Allah created first? Then, He will create again. Indeed, this is easy for Allah.

20. Travel on the earth. Ask them to observe, “How Allah created first?” Then, Allah will produce one more time. Indeed, Allah has power over everything.

21. He will punish whom He wants. He will favour whom He wants. You will be taken only to Him.

22. And you are not to win (God) on the earth and in the heavens.⁵⁰⁷ Except Allah, there is neither a guardian nor a helper to you.

23. And the disbelievers of Allah’s verses and His meeting⁴⁸⁸ , have lost their hope in My mercy⁴⁷¹. There is a painful suffering for them.

24. And his peoples reply was nothing except that they said, “Kill him or burn him in fire.” Allah saved him from fire. Indeed, there are many signs in it for the people who will believe.

25. And you have made idols except Allah because of the affection between you for the life of the world. Then on the Day¹ of Qiyamah, you will deny each other among you. One among you will curse the other. Your resting place is hell. There is no one to help you.

26. And Lut believed him. (Ibrahim) said, “Indeed, I am going to do ‘Hijrah’⁴⁶⁰ towards God. Indeed, He is the Mighty and the Wise.

27. And We gave Isac and Yaqub to him. We gave the honour of a messenger and the Book to his progeny. We gave him his reward in the world. Indeed, he will also be with good in the hereafter.

28, 29. And We also (sent) Lut. When he said to his people, “You are doing a shameful act. Indeed, before this nobody in the world has done it. Indeed, do you go to the men severing the right way? Do you do the loathsome act in your are assembly?” The reply²⁶ of his people was nothing but what they said, “If you are truthful bring Allah’s punishment.”

30. He said, “My God, You help me against the corrupt people”

31. When Our messengers (angels)¹⁶¹ brought good news to Ibrahim, (they) said, “Indeed, the people of the place were wrong doers. We will destroy that place”

32. He asked, “Indeed, Lut remains there.” (They) said, “We know well about those who are there. Indeed, we will save him and his family except his wife. She will remain (with the ruined).

33. When the messengers (angel)¹⁶¹ came to Lut, he became sad and distressed in his mind by them. To that they said, “You do not fear, do not be sad we will save you and your family except his wife. She will remain (with the ruined).

34. (They also said), “Indeed, we are going to send the suffering from the heaven⁵⁰⁷ on those people as they have done wrong.”

35. And We have left a clear sign for the people who understand.

36. (And We sent) his brother Shuaib to this place (of) Madyan. He said, “O my people, worship Allah. Believe in the Last Day¹. Do not wander causing corruption in the land.”

37. (They) considered him to be a liar. Earth-quake seized them. In the morning, they lay fallen down in their houses.

38. (And We destroyed) the people of Aad and Tamud. It is made clear to you from their (ruined) houses. Shaitan showed their deeds attractive to them. He prevented them from the (right) way, even though they were wise.

39. And We destroyed Qarun, Firaun and Hamman. Musa brought them clear signs. They prided on the earth. They were not to be successful.

40. We punished each for their respective sins. We sent a rain of stones on a few. Huge sound struck a few others among them. We buried alive into the earth a few other among them. We drowned a few among them. Allah would not have caused harm to them. Instead, it was they who wronged themselves.

41. The example of those who have taken guardians except Allah is like that of a spider. It built a house. Indeed, the house of the spider is the weakest of the house. Should they not know (it)?

42. Indeed, Allah knows what they worship except Him. He is Mighty and the Wise.

43. And We cite these examples for the people. Except the knowledgeable, others will not understand.

44. Allah created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth with proper reason. Indeed, there is a sign in it for the believer.

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45. Recite (O Muhammad) from the book, what has been revealed to you. Establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prevents from the shameful things and from wrong. Remembering Allah is great. Allah knows what you do.

46. And do not argue with the people of the Book²⁷, except the unjust among them, except in a good way. Say, “We believe in that which has been revealed to us and that which has been revealed to you. Our God and your God is one. We submit only to Him.”

47. And thus, We revealed the Book to you. To those whom We gave Our Book believe it. There are also believers in these (who have not been given the Book). Except the disbelievers (in only one God) no one rejects Our verses.

48. (And O Muhammad), you have not been reciting from any Book⁴ before. You will also not write with your right hand (in future).¹⁵² & ³¹² Indeed, if it has been so, then the vain would have doubted.

49. Rather, these are clear verses. They are in the mind of the knowledgeable. Except the unjust nobody will deny our verses.

50. They ask, “Should not his God’s miracles be revealed to him? And say (O Muhammad),”Miracles are only with Allah. I am only a clear warner.”

51. And is it not sufficient that We revealed the Book to you and that is recited to them? Indeed, for the believing people there is mercy and teaching in it.

52. Say, “Allah is sufficient to observe between me and you. He knows what is between the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth. Those who believe in vain and disbelieve Allah are the losers.”

53. And they seek the suffering in haste from you. The suffering would have come if the fixed period of time had not been there. It will come suddenly, when they are not aware.

54. They seek the suffering in haste from you. Indeed, hell will surround the disbelievers (of only one God).

55. (God) will say on the Day¹, the suffering will surround them from above and below from the legs, “You taste what you have been doing.”

56. O My believing servants, indeed, My earth is spacious. Worship only Me.

57. Every person will taste the death, then they will return only to Us.

58. And, We will settle those who believe and do good deeds in the palace of paradise. Beneath them rivers flow. They will remain there permanently. The reward of the workers is excellent.

59. They will observe patience. They will rely only on their God.

60. And ever so many living things do not carry their food. Only Allah gives food to them and to you⁴⁶³. He is the Hearing and the Knowing.

61. If you ask them, “Who has created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth and has kept the sun and the moon under His control?” Indeed, they will say, “Allah”. Then, “how are they misdirected?”

62. Allah gives wealth generously among his servants to whom He wants. He gives limitedly to whom He wants. Indeed, Allah is Knowing of everything.

63. And if you ask them, “Who sends down water from the heaven⁵⁰⁷and gives life with that when earth dies?” They will say, “Only Allah”. And say, “All praise be to Allah”. Rather, most of them do not understand.

64. And this worldly life is nothing but vanity and amusement. Indeed, only the life in the hereafter is the (real) life. Should they not know?

65. And when they board a ship, they perform their prayer submitting only to Him with pure mind. They associate others to God after (We) save them and take them to the land.⁴⁹⁸

66. Let them deny what We have given them. Let (them) enjoy. They will know.

67. Do they not observe those, who surrounding them, were in the state of being swept away? We have made the holy place, giving refuge to them. Do they believe in vain and are ungrateful to Allah’s Mercy?

68. And who is unjust than the one who is the inventor of lies on Allah or considered the truth which came to him a lie? Is there no resting place for the disbelievers (of only one God)?

69. And We will show Our ways to those who strive in Our matter. Indeed, Allah is with the good doers.

Chapter 28

Al-Qasas – The Stories

Total Verses: 88

This chapter is named Al-Qasas because in the 25th verse of this chapter, the word Al-Qasas is mentioned.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1.Taa, Seem, Meem².

2.These are the verses of the clear Book.

3.We tell you about the true news of Musa and Firaun to the people who believe.

4.Indeed, Firaun prided (himself) in the land. He made many divisions of those in it. And weakened a group. He killed the male children among them. He left the female (children) alive. Indeed, he was only a corruptor.

5.,6. And in order to favour the people who were considered weak in the land to make them leaders, to make them inheritors of this land, to give them power in the land and wanted to show to Firaun, Haman and both of their armies, what they feared.

7. And We informed the mother of Musa, “Feed milk to (suckle) him. If you are afraid of him then put him into the sea. Do not be afraid. Do not be sad. Indeed, We will return him to you and make him a messenger.”

8. And the family of Firaun picked him up, so that he should become their enemy and grief. Indeed, Firaun, Haman and both of their armies have miscalculated.

9. And the wife of Firaun said, “Let him be a comfort of eye for me and you. Do not kill him. He may be of use to us or (we may) adopt him as our son.” They were unaware (of the result).

10. And the mind of Musa’s mother became blank. She would have revealed (the truth), had We not strengthened her mind. We did this in order to make her one of the believers.

11. And (her mother) said to the sister of Musa, “You follow him.” She has been watching from a distance without their knowing.

12. And We have already forbidden to him (Musa) suckling women (wet nurses). She (sister of Musa) said, “Shall I tell you about the family which will take the responsibility of growing this child, for you? They will want its well being.”

13. We returned him to her in order that she should be comfortable in her mind without grief and she should know that Allah’s promise is true. Yet, most of them do not know this.

14. We gave him power and knowledge when he became mature and attained stability¹⁶⁴. Thus, we reward the good-doers.

15. And he went there when the people of that place were careless. He saw there two men fighting. One belonged to his community. The other belonged to the community of the enemy. The one who belonged to his community sought his help against the one who belonged to the community of the enemy. At once, Musa gave a blow. Immediately he died. He said, “This is shaitaan’s work. Indeed he is a clear misleading enemy³⁷⁵.”(He) said, “My God, indeed, I have caused harm to myself. So, forgive me.” He forgave him. Indeed, He is Forgiving and the most Merciful³⁷⁵.

17. (He) said, “My God, if You do me a favour, hereafter, I will not be helpful to the criminals.”

18. And fearing, he was observing that place, in the morning. Then the one who sought his help on the first day (again) called him seeking his help. Musa told him, “Indeed, you are a clear deviator.”

19. And then, when he tried to seize the one who was the enemy to both of them, he said³⁷⁵ , “O Musa, do you want to kill me as you have killed the one yesterday? You want only to establish your power on the earth. You do not want to become a reformer.” And from the extreme corner of the place, a man came running and said, “O Musa, indeed, the eminent ones have been counseling to kill you. So, you leave. Indeed, I am your well-wisher.

21. Fearing, he left from there carefully. He said, “My God, help me from the unjust people.”

22. And when he came to the place of Madyan, he said, “My God may show me the right way.”

23. And when he came to the water-hole of Madyan, he saw a group of people drawing water. On seeing two women standing a little away from them he asked, “What is your matter?” They said, “We cannot draw water until the shepherds leave. Our father is an aged man.”

24. He drew water for them. Then he went towards the shade and said, “My God, indeed, I am in need of the good that you give me.”

25. One of the two women came to him walking shyly and said, “Indeed, my father calls you in order to give the reward for having drawn water for us.” (He) came to him and related the news (about himself). He (the father) said, “You do not fear, you have escaped from the unjust people.”

26. One of the women said, “O my father, appoint him for work. Indeed, the eligible one for the appointment by you, is only a strong and a trustworthy one.”

27. He said³⁰⁹, “Indeed, on condition that you should work (for wages) for eight years, I will give in marriage to you one of my two daughters. If you complete ten years, then (it) is up to you. I do not want to give you any trouble. If Allah wants you will see me as good.”

28. (Musa) said, “This is the agreement between you and me. If I fulfill any of the two terms (time limit), there will not be any wrong on me. Only Allah is the witness for what we talked.”

29. And when Musa travelled with his family, after fulfilling that term, He saw in the direction of Mountain Tur a fire. He said to his family, “ Wait here, indeed, I saw a fire. I will either bring the news about it or a burning torch for you to warm from the cold.”

30. When he came there, in the Blessed place, from the tree on the right side of the stream, (he) was called. “O Musa, Indeed, I am Allah, the God of the worlds.”

31. ( And He said),” Throw your staff. He ran away without looking back, when it was seen to be a hissing snake”. ( God Said),” O Musa, come forward. Do not be afraid. Indeed you are free from fear.”

32. Place you hand inside your shirt-pocket. It will come forth white (bright) without any harm. You narrow you ribs during fear³⁶⁷. Those two are two signs from your God to Firaun and his courtiers. Indeed, they have been people only in wrong.

33. He said,”My God, Indeed, I have killed one of the lives³⁷⁵.So I fear that they may kill me.”

34.( And Also said),” My brother Harun speaks more clearly than me, So, You send  him with me for help. He will make me true. Indeed, I fear that they may consider me a liar.”

35. He (God) said, “We will strengthen your arms with your brother. We will give you signs. They will not approach you. (Go) with your Our signs. Both of you and those who followed you will be the successful.”

36. When Musa brought clear signs to them, they said, “This is nothing but invented magic. We have not heard from our forefathers of old about this.

37. And Musa said, “God knows who has brought the right way from Him and to whom good end will happen. Indeed, the unjust will not be successful.”

38. And Firaun said, “O eminent people, I have not known any God except me.” (He) said, “O Haman, build a palace for me with baked clay. I have to see (climbing up) Musa’s God from there. Indeed, I think he is only a liar.”

39. And he and his armies unjustly prided on the earth. They thought that they would not be returned to Us.

40. So We punished him and his armies. We threw them into the sea. Observe, “How was the end of the unjust?”

41. And We made them leaders calling to the Hell. On the Day of Khiyama¹ they will not be helped.

42. And We made the curse to pursue them in this world on the Day of Khiyama¹. They will be with the humiliated.

43. And after destroying the previous generation in order that they should learn a lesson, We gave the Book to Musa. It is the lesson, mercy and right way to human beings.

44. And when We gave the order to Musa, you (Muhammad) were not on the western side. You did not even see.

45. Yet, We created many generations. Many years have passed them. You (Muhammad) did not leave with the people of Madyan reciting our verses. Instead We have been sending Messengers.

46. And when We called, you (Muhammad) were not near the Mountain ‘Tur’. Instead (it is said), in order that by your God’s mercy you should warn the generation, for which no warner came before this. And they should learn a lesson.

47. (And We would not have sent you as a Messenger), if it is not for what they would have said, “Our God, should you not have sent us a Messenger? We would have followed your verses. We would have believed you”, When any grief occurred to them due their own deed.

48. When the truth came to them from Us, they say, “Should he not have given like that which had been given to Musa?” Did they not deny what was given to Musa before? They say, “Both were only magic competing (with) each other.” They also say, “Indeed, we deny everything.”

49. Say, “If you are truthful you bring from Allah, a Book, which can show a right way better than these two. I will follow it.”

50. If they do not answer you (then), you know that they follow only their desires. Who is the misguided than the one who followed his desires than the right way, received from Allah. Indeed, Allah will not show the right way to the unjust people.

51. Indeed, We made this news available to them in order that they may learn a lesson.

52. Only those to whom We revealed this Book before, believe it.

53. And when it is recited to them, they say, “We believed it. Indeed, this is the truth came from our God. Indeed, even before that we have been Muslims.”

54. They will be given their reward two times, because they tolerated, prevented the bad with good and spent (in good deeds) from what We gave them.

55. And they turn away when they hear vain things . Also say, “Our deeds are for us, your deeds are for you. Peace be upon you¹⁵⁹. We will not like the ignorant.

56. (O Muhammad), indeed you cannot guide in the right way whoever you want. Instead, Allah shows the right way to whom He wants. He is the Most Knowing of those who have received the right way⁸¹.

57. And they say, “If we follow the right way we will be swept away from our land. “Have We not made the Holy place, which gives refuge, a home for them?³⁴ Every variety of fruit is brought towards it as food from Us. Yet most of them do not know³¹⁰.

58. And We have destroyed ever so many places which led their lives luxuriously. Here are their houses. After them they lived but only briefly. Only We became (their) inheritor.

59. And your God would not have destroyed the places until a messenger is sent to its capital (place). He will recite Our verses to them. We have not destroyed any place unless the people of that place caused injustice.

60. And whatever thing is given to you, that is enjoyment and adornment of this worldly life. The best is what is with Allah and (that is) stable. Will you not understand?

61. To the one who will get the beautiful promise that We gave in the hereafter, be like the one to whom We gave the facilities of this worldly life? On the Day of Khiyamah¹, he will be made to stand before (God).

62. And the Day¹ he calls them, (He) will ask, “Where are those whom you considered My equal?”

63. Against whom the promise had been certain, they will say, “Our God, we misled only them. We misled them as we have been misled. We turn away from it towards you. They have not worshipped us.”

64. And it will be said, “Call your gods.” They will call. But, they will not answer them. Also see the suffering. Should they have not gone the right way?

65. And on the Day¹ He calls them, (He will) ask, “What answer did you give to the messenger?”

66. On that Day¹, they will be made to forget the information. So they will not ask about each other.

67. Only those who have repented, believed and did good deeds will be successful.

68. And your God will create what He wants and selects. They have no right at all. Allah is Pure¹⁰ (from all weakness). He is Exalted and High above what they associate with Him.

69. And your God knows what their minds hide and what they reveal.

70. And He is Allah. No one is worshipful except Him. The praise belongs to Him only, in this world and in the hereafter. Power also belongs to Him. You will be returned to Him only.

71. And ask, “If Allah makes the night permanent, till the Day of Khiyamah¹, then answer who is the god who can bring the light to you except Allah. Will you not think?”

72. And ask, “If Allah makes the day permanent, till the Day of Khiyamah¹, then answer who is the god who can bring the night which gives you comfort, except Allah. Will you not think?”

73. And it is in His Mercy, He made the night and the day that you get comfort, seek his bounty and are grateful.

74. And on the Day¹ He calls them, (He) will ask, “Where are those whom you considered My equal?”

75. And We will pick from every generation a witness. We will say, “Bring your signs.” Then they will know that truth belongs only to Allah. Whatever they invented will disappear from them.

76. Indeed, Qarun was one of the people of Musa. He caused injustice to them. We gave him treasuries. Carrying those keys would be very difficult (even) for the strong people. Remind what his people told him, “Do not pride. Indeed, Allah does not like those who pride.”

77. Also said, “Seek the life of the hereafter in what Allah gave you. Do not forget your duty in this world. As Allah has given good help, you also do good help. Do not seek corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corruptors.

78. He said, “This was given to me due to the knowledge I have.” Did he not know that Allah had destroyed before him many generations who had more strength and man power than him? These criminals will not be enquired about their sins.

79. He went to his people with his adornment. Those who liked this worldly life said, “Should we not have been given, as it had been given to Qarun? Indeed, he has great blessing.”

80. Those who have been given knowledge said, “For you it is only woe. For those who believed and did good deeds Allah’s reward is better. It will not be given to others except the patient.”

81. And We made him buried along with his house. There was not even a single group to help Him except Allah. He is also not in a state of getting help.

82. And those who wanted his status the previous day, started saying in the morning of that (next) day, “Alas, Allah among His slaves gives wealth generously to whom He wants. If Allah had not shown mercy then He would have made us buried inside the earth. Alas, the disbelievers (of only one God) will not get success.”

83. We have made the life in the hereafter for those who do not like arrogance and corruption. Good end is only for the (God) fearing.

84. For those who bring good will have better than that. For those who bring bad they will not be given any reward except what they did.

85. (O Muhammad), indeed, the one who imposed the Quran upon you, will return you to the place from where you came³¹¹. And say, “My God knows well, who brought the right way and who is on the clear misguidance.”

86. And you were not expecting this Book to be revealed to you. It is revealed but only as a blessing from your God³⁴⁴. So do not become the helper of the disbelievers (of only one God).

87. And let not (anything) prevent you from it after Allah’s verses have been revealed to you. You call towards your God. Do not associate partners to God.

88. Do not pray (to) any other god besides Allah. No one is worshipful besides Him. Everything will be destroyed except His face. The Power is only to Him. (You) will be returned only to Him.

Book 10

Chapter 27

An – Naml,  The Ant

Total Verses: 93

It is named ‘ An-Naml’ because in the verses 18 and 19 of this chapter the news about the ant is mentioned

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Ta, Seen². Those are the verses of the Clear Book, called Quran.

2. (This is) a right way and good news for the believers.

3. They will establish prayer, give Zakath. They will only believe  in the Hereafter¹ firmly.

4. Indeed, we make the deeds of those, who do not believe in the hereafter, beautiful. So, they wander about distracted.

5. There will be worst suffering only for them. These are only the losers in the hereafter.

6. And (O Muhammad), indeed, this Quran is given to you from the Wise and the Knowing.

7. Remind, what Mūsa said to his family “I see a fire. I will bring you news from there. Or I will bring a burning torch for you to warm.”

8. When he came there, he was informed, “The One who is in the fire and those surrounding it have been blessed. The God of the worlds is Pure¹⁰ (free from all weaknesses).”

9. O Mūsa, Indeed, I am Allah the Exalted in Might and the Wise

10. And (He was also informed), “Throw your staff”. When he threw it, he withdrew and ran away without turning, finding it sliding like a snake. (And said), “O Mūsa, do not fear. Indeed, messengers do not fear in My presence.”

11. Yet, I am Forgiving and the most Merciful for the one who caused injustice and after the commitment of wrong, changed into good.

12. (God said), “As you insert your hand into the pocket of your garment; it will come forth white (bright)  without any harm. You (go to) Firaūn and his people with nine signs. Indeed, they are the people committing crimes.”

13. When our signs come to them to be seen clearly, they said, “It is a clear magic.”

14. And, even though they believed it firmly they denied it with injustice and arrogance. Observe, “How was the end of these corruptors.”

15. And indeed, We gave knowledge to Dawūd and Sulaiman. Both of them said, “All praise be only to Allah who honoured us over the great number of His believing servants.”

16. And Sulaiman became the successor of Dawūd. He said, “O people, the language of this land has been taught to us. All these things have been given to us. Indeed, this is the clear bounty.”

17.  And the armies of Jinns, human beings and birds were gathered for Sulaiman and they were paraded²⁶⁹.

18. When they came to the valley of the ants, an ant said, “O ants, enter into your homes. Sulaiman and his army should not unknowingly stamp on you.⁴⁷⁰”

19. (Sulaiman) on hearing its talk, smiled and laughed. (He) said, “May God help me, so that I should thank for the bounty You have given to me and to my parents and to do deeds which will satisfy You. You place me also with Your good servants with Your Mercy.”

20. And he checked the attendance of the birds. (He) said, “I do not see the bird ‘Hud-Hud’. Has it disappeared?”

21. (He said), “I will punish it severely or I will slaughter it or it should bring me a clear evidence.”

22. (That bird) delayed (its presence) only for a little while and said, “(I) came to know of (the news) which you do not know. And I have brought a confirmed news to you from the place of ‘Saba’.”

23. (It said), “Indeed, I saw a woman. She is ruling over them. She has been given everything. She has a magnificent thrown.”

24. (It said), “Indeed, I saw her and her people doing ‘Sajda’ to the Sun instead of Allah. Shaitan has shown their deeds pleasing to them and has prevented them from the (right) way. They will not get the right way.”

25, 26. Will they not do ‘Sajda’ to Allah, who reveals whatever is hidden in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth? He knows what you hide and what you show. No one is worshipful except Allah. He is the Possessor of the magnificent ‘Arsh’²⁶ & ³⁹⁶.

27. He (Sulaiman) said, “We will find out whether you speak the truth or have become (one) among the liars.”

28. (Sulaiman said), “You take this letter of mine and throw it between them. Then, leave them and observe what answer they give,”

29. She said, “O eminent people, indeed, a noble letter has been delivered to me.”

30, 31. Indeed, it has come from Sulaiman. Indeed, in it²⁶ (it is written), “In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful; Do not try to establish superiority over me. You come to me obeying.”

32. She said, “O courtiers, take a decision in my matter. I will not decide on any matter unless you give counsel.”

33. The (courtiers) said, “We have great strength and also have the capacity to fight relentlessly. As the (decision making) power is only with you, decide very carefully what you will order.

34, 35. (She) said²⁶, “Indeed, when the kings enter a place they will destroy it. They will humiliate the honourable among the people of that place. They will do thus. Indeed, I will send a gift to them. I am going to observe, with what reply those (couriers who were sent) will return.

36. When (the couriers) came to Sulaiman, he said, “Do you help me with wealth? What Allah has given me is better than what he has given you. Rather you be happy over your gift.”

37. (He also said), “Return to them. We will indeed, come to them with a force, which cannot be opposed by them. We will drive them out from there, debased and humiliated.”

38. (Sulaiman) asked, “O eminent (people), who among you will bring her thrown to me before they come to me in obedience?”

39. The Jinn called ‘Ifrith’ said¹⁸³, “I will bring it to you before you rise up from your place. Indeed, I am faithful and strong.”

40. The one (Jinn) which had knowledge in the Book said, “I will bring it to you within a wink of your eye.” When he (Sulaiman) saw its presence before him, (he said), “This is my God’s bounty in order to test⁴⁸⁴, whether I am grateful or ungrateful.” Whoever is grateful is grateful for himself. Whoever is ungrateful (he is ungrateful for himself). Indeed, My God is free of need⁴⁸⁵ and Honourable.

41. (He) said, “Change her thrown hiding its identity. Let us see whether she recognizes it or unable to recognize it.”

42. When she came it was asked, “Is your thrown like this?” She said, “(It) looks like that.” (Sulaiman said), “We have been given knowledge before her. We have been Muslims.”

43. And Whatever she has been worshipping besides Allah prevented her. Indeed, she was in the group of disbelievers (of only one God).

44. It was said to her, “Enter into this palace.” When she saw that, she raised her lower garment above her ankle thinking that to be a pond of water. He said, “That was a palace polished (adorned) by marbles.” She said, “I have caused harm to myself. I have submitted to the God of the worlds along with Sulaiman.”

45. And indeed, We sent to the people of ‘Tamud’, their brother ‘Salih’ asking them to worship Allah. At once they started arguing in two groups.

46. He said, “O my people, why do you seek bad in haste before good? Will you not seek forgiveness for your sin from Allah, in order to get His Mercy?”

47. They said, “We consider you and those with you as a bad omen.” He said, “Your bad omen is only with Allah. Instead, you are the group of people who are being tested.⁴⁸⁴”

48. And in that place there were nine tribes. They caused corruption on the land. They were not to be reformed.

49. Each of them, making a promise on Allah, said, “We will destroy him and his family at night. Then we will inform their relatives that we have not seen their destruction of their family. Indeed, we say only the truth.”

50. And they plotted a great plot. We also plotted a great plot without their knowing⁶.

51. Observe, “What happened to the end of their plot. We destroyed them and their people by their roots (completely).

52. Then, see how their houses are in a ruined state as they caused injustice. Indeed, there is a lesson for the people who know.

53. And We saved those who believed and feared (Us).

54, 55. And Lut said to his people, “Do you indeed do shameful acts knowingly? Leaving the women you go to the men with desire. You have been only senseless people.”

56. The response of his people was²⁶, “Expel the family of Lut from your place. Indeed, they are puritans.”

57. We saved him and his entire family except his wife. We decided that she should remain (with the ruined).

58. And We poured on them rain (of stones). The rain (poured) on the warned was bad.

59. Ask, “All praise be only to Allah. Peace be upon those whom He has selected. Is Allah better or what they associate with Him?”

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60. (Are those you associated with God better, or) the one who created the heavens and the earth and sent down water (rain) from the heavens to you?⁵⁰⁷ By that we grow fertile gardens. You cannot grow even a tree in it. Is there other god with Allah? No. Most of them do not know.

62. (Are those you associated with God better, or) the One who answered whoever prays while meeting any crisis and removed the trouble and made you the progeny⁴⁶ on the earth? Is there any other God with Allah? You think only a little.

63. (Are those you associated with God better) or the one who showed the way in the darkness⁴²⁹ of the land and the sea? The one who sent the wind as good news before His Mercy? Is there other god with Allah? Allah is High and above whatever they associate with Him.

64. (Are those you associated with God better) or the one who first created the living things and then will  create them again? Or the one who will give you food from the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth⁴⁶³? Is there other god with Allah? Ask, “If you are truthful then bring your sign.”

65. Say, “Nobody except Allah knows what is hidden in the heaven⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth. They do not even know when they will be resurrected.”

66. Their knowledge about hereafter is reduced. They are in doubt concerning that. No. They are only blind about it.

67. And the disbelievers (of only one God) ask, “Will we and our forefathers, when we become dust, indeed, be brought forth?”

68. (They say), “We and our forefathers have been warned about it before this. This is nothing but the tales of the forefathers.”

69. Say, “Travel in the land. See, how the end of the criminals was.”

70. And do not be sad for them. If they plot do not be distressed in mind.

71. And they ask, “If you are truthful when will the warning (be fulfilled).”

72. Say, “A part of what you have been seeking in haste will reach you.”

73. And indeed, your God is merciful on the human being. Yet, most of them are not grateful.

74. And indeed, your God knows what their minds hide and what they reveal.

75. And whatever is hidden in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth, is in the clear Register¹⁵⁷.

76. Indeed, this Quran explains most of that about which the children of Israel differed.

77. Indeed, this is a straight way and the mercy for the believers. 

78. And indeed, your God will give His judgment between them. He is the Exalted in might and Knowing.

79. Rely only on Allah. Indeed, you are in clear truth.

80. Indeed, you cannot make the dead hear. You cannot make the deaf, who runs away ignoring when they are called, hear.

81. And you are not the one who can remove the misguidance from the blind and show the right way to them. You can make hear only those who believe in Our verses and remain as Muslims⁸¹.

82. And We will bring forth from the earth a living being, when (Our) order against them comes to pass. It will speak³⁰⁸ about the people who have not been firm about Our verses.

83. And on that Day¹ We gather together a group from each generation, which considered Our verses lies and they will made to stand in rows. 

84.  When they come (God) will ask, “Did you consider Our verses lies without knowing them completely? Or, then what was that you have been doing?”

85. And the order against them will happen because they were unjust. Then, they will not speak.

86. Have they not seen, how We have made the night for them to get peace and the day for them to be seen? Indeed, there are many signs in it for the people who believe.

87. On the Day¹ the ‘Sur’ is blown, except those whom Allah has wanted, whoever in the heaven⁵⁰⁷ and whoever on the earth will shiver³⁴⁶. All will come to him humbled.

88. You see the mountains. You think they are firm. They will move like a cloud (on that Day). This is the work of Allah who has perfected everything. Indeed, He is well Knowing of what you do.

89. There is better than that for the one who brought a good deed. They will be secure from the shock of that Day¹.

90. And those who brought evil will be pushed face down into hell. (It will be said), “Will you be given reward except for what you did?”

91, 92. I have been ordered to worship Allah who has made this place holy. Everything belongs to Him only. I have been ordered to become a Muslim and recite Quran. And say²⁶, “Whoever received the right way, received the right way only for himself. Whoever went astray (will know) that I am only a warner⁸¹.”

93. And say, “All praise be to Allah.” He will show you His signs. You will know it. He is not unobservant of what you do.

Chapter 26

Ash-Shura

Total Verses: 227

This chapter is named ‘Ash-Shura’, because verses 221 to 227 of this chapter, mention that the poets should not be the role-models and there are also good poets and bad poets among them.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Ta, See, Meem².

2. These are the verses of the clear Book.

3. It seems you will kill yourself as they have not believed.

4. If We think we will send down miracle from the heaven⁵⁰⁷ for them. Then their necks will bow down before that.

5. Then whatever new teaching came to them from the most Beneficent, that they did not remain without turning away.

6. They considered it to be a lie. Whatever they have been mocking at, the news about that, will reach them.

7. Do they not see that we have produced in each valuable kind ever- so- many on the earth?

8. Indeed, in it ,there is a sign. Most of them do not believe.

9. And indeed, your God is Exalted and the most Merciful.

10. 11, 12. When your God called Musa, “You go to the people of Firaun who causes injustice.” Should they not fear? He (Musa) said, “My God, I fear that they will consider me a liar.²⁶”

13. And my mind will be depressed. My tongue will not move. So, send Harun as a messenger.

14. (And also said), “There is an accusation of crime (of murder) against me; from them.³⁷⁵ So, I fear that they will kill me.”

15. (God) said, “(It is) not so, both of you go with Our signs, We will be listening along with you.”

16. , 17. Go to Firaun and say²⁶, “We are the messengers of the God of the worlds. You send the children of Israel with us¹⁸¹.”

18. He (Firaun) said, “Have we not brought you up when you were a child? You lived many years of your life time with us.”

19. And he (Firaun) said, “Whatever deed you have done, you completed it. You are ungrateful.”

20. He (Musa) said, “I did it when I was not on the right way.”

21. (Musa said), “I ran away from you fearing you. Then, my God gave me wisdom and appointed me as one of the messengers.”

22. And said, “You remind me of the favor done to me in order to enslave the children of Israel.¹⁸¹”

23. Firaun asked, “What is (meant by) God of the worlds?”

24. (Musa) said, “If you believe firmly, then He is the God of the heavens,⁵⁰⁷ the earth and whatever between them.”

25. He asked those who surrounded him, “Do you hear (this)?”

26. He (Musa) said, “He is your God and God of your forefathers.”

27. He (Firaun) said, “Indeed, the messenger, who has been sent to you, is only mad.”

28. (Musa) said, “If you will understand He is the God of the East, the West and whatever between them.”

29. He (Firaun) said, “If you invent any other God besides me, I will imprison you.”

30. He (Musa) asked, “Even if I bring you a clear sign?”

31. He (Firaun) said, “If you are of the truthful then bring it.”

32. He (Musa) threw his staff. At once it became a big serpent.

33. And he drew his hand. It looked white (bright) to the observers.

34. He (Firaun) said to the courtiers around him, “Indeed, he is a talented magician.”

35. (Firaun also said), “He thinks that he will expel you from you place with his magic. What do you order?”

36. ,37. (They said), “Give him and his brother some time. Send gatherers to all the places. They will bring you every talented magician.²⁶

38. The magicians were gathered on an appointed day, at the appointed time.

39. , 40. And it was said to the people, “If the magicians win, will you gather (to join) us in following them?²⁶”

41. And when the magicians came, they asked Firaun, “Indeed, if we win will we get reward?”

42. He said, “Yes. Indeed, then you will be nearer to me.”

43. Musa said to them, “Throw whatever you are going to throw.”

44. They threw their ropes and staff. They said, “On the promise of the honour of Firaun, indeed, we will be the winners.”

45. At once, Musa threw his staff. It swallowed (up) whatever they did.

46. The magicians fell in ‘Sajda’ (to God).

47. ,48. (They) said, we believe in the God of Musa and Harun, who is the God of the worlds.²⁶

49. He said, “Have you believed him before I give you permission? Indeed, he is your master who taught you magic. You will know (the result of this). I will cut of your hands and feet on the opposite sides. I will crucify all of you.”

50. They said, “No worry. Indeed, we will return to our God.”

51. (Indeed, they said), “We want our God to forgive our sins as we have become the first among the believers.”

52. And We informed Musa, “Lead my servants at night. You will be pursued (by the enemies).”

53. Firaun sent gatherers to many places.

54. And indeed, they were only a small group

55. And indeed, they cause me anger.

56. (Firaun said), “We will have to be cautious.”

57. , 58. And We removed them from the gardens, the springs, the treasure and the valuable dwellings.²⁶

59. Thus, We made the children of Israel inheritors of those (things).

60. They pursued them in the morning.

61. And when the two groups saw each other face to face, the companions of Musa said, “Indeed, we will be caught.”

62. He said, “(It is) not so. Indeed, my God is with me. He will show me the way.”

63. We informed Musa, “Strike with your staff on the sea.”At once it parted. Each partition became a big mountain.

64. And We made others also to approach there.

65. And We rescued Musa and the others with him.

66. Then We drowned the others.

67. Indeed, there is a sign in it. Most of them are not believers

68. Your God is Exalted and the most Merciful.

69. Recite to them the story of Ibrahim.

70. 71. When he asked his father and his people, “What do you worship?” They said, “We worship idols. We are firm in worshiping them.²⁶”

72. 73. He asked, “Do they hear when you call them? Or, do they do good or bad to you?²⁶”

74. They said, “We saw our forefathers doing thus.”

75. 76. 77. (Ibrahim said), “Did you observe, what you and your forefathers, who went before you, have been worshipping except the God of the worlds. They are my enemies.”²⁶

78. He only created me. He only shows me the right way.

79. And He only gives me food⁴⁶³. And makes me drink (water).

80. And when I become sick, He only cures me.

81. And He only makes me die. Then, He will give me life.

82. And I want, “On the Day of Judgment¹, He should forgive me my sins”

83. My God, give me power. Join me in the company of the good.

84. And make my name a place of honour among the people who come after.

85. And you also make me one of the inheritors of the delightful paradise.

86. And you forgive my father. Indeed, he has been astray.²⁴⁷

87. And do not humiliate me on the Day¹ of resurrection.

88. 89. On that Day¹ neither the wealth nor the children will benefit except approaching God with pure mind.²⁶

90. And paradise will be brought near to those who fear (God).

91. Hell will be displayed to the misguided.

92. 93. And it will be asked to them²⁶ , “Where are those who have been worshipped by you besides Allah? Will they help you? Or, can they help you? Or, can they help themselves.”

94. 95. They, the misguided, all the armies of Iblis and will be thrown into the fire on their faces.²⁶

96. 97. 98. There, they will say arguing, “When we made you equal to the God of the worlds, by the promise on Allah, we were indeed in a clear error.”

99. And these sinners only misled us.

100. There are no intercessors for us.

101. And (there is) also no close friend.

102. (They will say), “We would have been among the believers; if there had been a return to the world for us.”

103. Indeed, there is a sign in it. Most of them do not believe.

104. And indeed, your God is Exalted and the most Merciful.

105. The people of ‘Nuh’ considered the messengers liars.

106. Remind them, what their brother ‘Nuh’ told them, “Will you not fear (God)?”

107. Indeed, I am a trustworthy messenger to you.

108. So, fear Allah and obey me.

109. I have not demanded any reward from you. My reward is only with the God of the worlds.

110. And (he said), “So, fear Allah. Obey me.”

111. They said, “Will we believe when the lowest-class of people have followed you?”

112. He said, “I am not aware (of the result) of what they have been doing.”

113. (He said), “Enquiring them is my God’s responsibility. Will you not understand?”

114. “And I am not of them to drive away the believers.”

115. (He said), “I am no one but a clear warner.”

116. They said, “O ‘Nuh’, if you do not move away, then you will indeed be stoned to death.”

117. He said, “Indeed, my God, my people consider me a liar.”

118. (He also said), “Give a clear judgment between me and them. Save me and the believers with me.”

119. So, We saved him and those with him in a packed ship.

120. Then, We drowned the remaining.

121. Indeed, a sign is in it. Most of them do not believe.

122. Indeed, your God is the Exalted and the most Merciful.

123. The people of ‘Aad’ considered their messengers liars.

124. Remind what their brother ‘Hud’ said to them, “Will you not fear God?”

125. Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger.

126. So, fear Allah. Obey me.

127. And for this we have not asked any reward from you. My reward is only with the God of the worlds.

128. Are you erecting signs unnecessarily in every high place?

129. And are you erecting strong buildings in order to be here permanently?

130. And when you seize, you seize it as oppressors

131. So, fear Allah. Obey me.

132. And with whatever you know fear the One who helped you.

133. 134. And He helped you with cattle, children, springs and gardens.²⁶

135. (He also said), “Indeed, I fear the suffering of the terrible Day1 in your matter.”

136. They said, “Whether you give advice or not everything is same to us.”

137. This is nothing but imaginary tales of our forefathers.

138. And they said, “We will never be punished.”

139. And they considered him to be a liar. So, We destroyed them. In it there is a sign. Most of them do not believe.

140. And indeed, your God is the Exalted and the most Merciful.

141. The people of ‘Tamud’ considered their messengers liars.

142. Indeed, remind, what their brother ‘Salih’ said to them, “Will you not fear?”

143. I am a trustworthy messenger to you.

144. So, fear Allah. Obey me.

145. And I have not asked any reward for this. My reward is with God of the worlds.

146. 147. 148. Will you be left here without fear in the gardens, springs, cultivable lands and date-palm trees with bunches of ripe fruits?

149. “And you very expertly carved the mountains into houses.”

150. “So, fear Allah. Obey me.”

151. And do not obey the orders of the transgressors.

152. And said, “They will cause corruption on the earth. Will not reform.”

153. And they say, “You only remain charmed.”

154. (They also said), “You are but only a man like us. If you are truthful bring a sign.”

155. (He) said, “Here is a camel. A day is fixed for it to drink. Another day is for you.”

156. (Also said), “And do not do any harm to it. The suffering of the terrible Day¹ will seize you.”

157. They slaughtered it. Thus, they became regretful.

158. And at once, the suffering seized them. In it there is a sign. Most of them do not believe.

159. And indeed, your God is the Exalted and the most Merciful.

160. The people of ‘Lut’ considered their messengers liars.

161. Remind what their brother said to them, “Will you not fear?”

162. “Indeed, I am a trustworthy messenger to you.

163. So, fear Allah and obey me.

164. I have not asked any reward from you for this. My reward is only with the God of the worlds.

165. 166. Do you go to men leaving your wives, created by Allah for you, in this world? You are a transgressing people.²⁶

167. They said, “O Lut, if you do not withdraw then you will also be one of the expelled.”

168. He said, “Indeed, I am the hater of your deeds.”

169. (Also said), “My God save me and my family from what they have been doing.”

170. 171. So, We saved him and all his family except the old woman who remained (with the bad).²⁶

172. Then We destroyed all others.

173. And We sent down rain (of stones) on them. This rain on the warned was very bad.

174. Indeed, in it, there is a sign. Most of them are not of the believers.

175. And indeed, your God is the Exalted and the most Merciful.

176. The people of the orchard (Madyan) also considered their messengers liars.

177. Remind what ‘Shuaib’ said to them, “Will you not fear?”

178. Indeed, I am a trustworthy messenger for you.

179. Fear Allah. Obey me.

180. And I have not asked any reward from you for this. My reward is with the God of the worlds.

181. Give in full measure. Do not reduce.

182. And you weigh with an honest balance.

183. Do not reduce their things to the people. Do not wander causing corruption on the land.

184. (He) Said, “And fear the creator who created you and the previous creation”.

185. They said,” You have been charmed”

186. (They) said,” You are but only a man like us. Indeed, we consider you a liar.”

187. (They also said),” If you are truthful, you make a piece of heaven⁵⁰⁷ to fall upon us. “

188. He said,” My God is Knowing well what you do”.

189. And considered him a liar.So, the suffering of the day shadowed(with cloud) struck them. Indeed, that was the suffering of the terrible day.

190. Indeed, In it there is a sign. Most of them have not believed.

191. And ( O Muhammad), Indeed, Your God is the Exalted and the most Merciful.

192. And indeed, this is revealed by the God of the worlds.

193,194 , 195. The trustworthy Spirit⁴⁴⁴ brought it down^26&492 in your mind¹⁵², in order that you ( O Muhammad) should become one among the warners, in clear Arabic⁴⁸⁹ language^227&492.

196. And Indeed, this is in the Books of your fore-fathers.

197. Is it not an evidence for those that the scholars among the people of Israel have known and ( believed) this ?

198,199. They would not have believed²⁶ , even if it had been revealed to the one who was not an Arab and he had recited that to those.

200. Thus, We inserted (put) this into the minds of the criminals.

201. They will not believe unless they see the painful suffering.

202. And that will come to them suddenly, when they were unaware.

203. And ( then) they will ask,” Will we be given time?”

204. Do they seek Our punishment in haste?

205,206,207. Do you know²⁶, when We make them taste comfort for many years, then that about which they were warned came to them, what ever they have enjoyed will not save them?

208. And We have not destroyed any place without the warners.

209. (This is) a teaching. We have not caused injustice.

210. Shaitans have not revealed it.

211. That is also not in their capacity. That will be impossible for them.

212. Indeed, they have been prevented from hearing³⁰⁷.

213. You do not call other god besides Allah. Then, you will become the punished.

214. (O Muhammad), Warn your close relatives²⁸¹.

215. You lower your wings for the believers who followed you²⁵¹.

216. If they disobey you, say, “Indeed, I am disassociated with what you do.”

217. You rely only on the Exalted and most Merciful.

218 , 219. He sees you²⁶ , while you stand and perform with those who do ‘Sajda’.

220. Indeed, He is the Hearing and the Knowing.

221. Shall I inform you upon whom this Shaitans descend?

222. They descend on every inventing sinner.

223. They eavesdrop. Most of them are liars.

224. Only vain (people) follow the poets.

225. Do you not see them wandering in every valley?

226. They say what they do not do?

227. Except those people (poets) who believe, do good deeds, remember Allah more often and take revenge after being caused injustice. Then, the unjust will know to which place they have to go.

Book No. 9

Chapter 25  

Al Furqan- The criterion

Total verses 77

This chapter is named ‘ Al Furqan ‘ because in the first verse of this chapter it is mentioned as Al Furqan.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1 Blessed is He, who revealed on His servants the criterion (Distingushing the lie from the truth), as a warning for the people of the worlds.

2. The power of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth belongs only to Him. He has not taken a son. There is no partner in the authority. He has created everything. He formed it with a plan.

3. They have taken gods besides Him. They will not create anything. They are only created. They will not be able to cause any harm or good to themselves. They do not have the power to live or die, (then) rise (alive).

4. And those who disbelieve (in only one god) say, “ This is nothing but a lie. He has himself invented this. Other people have also helped him in this.” They have brought only injustice and sin. ²²⁷

5. And also they say, “ This is a tale of the  fore-fathers. He has made it written.¹⁵² & ³¹² It is read to him in the morning  and in the evening.” ¹⁴²

6. And say, “ He who knows the secrets in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth only revealed that.” Indeed, He is the Forgiving and the most Merciful.

7. And (they) ask, “ What happened to this messenger? He eats food and walks in the streets of the market. Should not there be an angel sent along with him and he be not a warner (together) with him?”

8. And also the unjust ask.” Or, should he not be given a treasure?. Or should he not have a garden from which he eats ? And you follow only the man who was charmed.”

9. (O Muhammad), how they give examples about you. They have gone astray. They cannot get the (right) way.

10. He is Blessed. If He wants He will make gardens for you which are better than this. Beneath them rivers flow. He will make palaces for you.

11. Yet, they consider that Time ¹a lie. We have prepared hell for those who considered that Time ¹ a lie.

12.Even when the hell sees them from a faraway place, they will hear its turbulence and roar.

13. And when they are chained and thrown into a narrow place, there they will call for destruction.

14. Do not call for a single destruction. Call for many more destructions.

15. Ask, “ Is it better or the permanent paradise promised to those who fear (God)? That will remain as their reward and the place of rest.

16. For them, whatever they want will be there. (They will) remain there permanently. This is the promise from your God, which will be fulfilled.

17. And on the Day ¹, He gathers them and those they have worshiped besides Allah. He will ask, “ Were you (the people) who misled my servants, or they themselves went astray?”

18. They will say, “ you are Pure ¹⁰ (from all  weaknesses). It does not become us to make close friends except You. You gave them and their fore-fathers facilities. They forgot to remember (You). They have become a people who will be ruined.”

19. They considered what you say a lie. It is not possible for you either to prevent or help. We will make the unjust, taste a great suffering.

20. And ( O Muhammad ) We did not send before you messengers, except that they ate food and walked on the streets of the market. We made some of you a test⁴⁸⁴ for some others, in order to (test) – whether you still follow patience. Your God is ever Seeing.

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21. And those who do not believe Our meeting say, “ Should not the angels be sent down to us? Or, should we not see our God face to face? They take pride in themselves. They have transgressed to a great extent. ²¹

22. The day ¹⁵³ in which they see the angels, there will not be any good news for the criminals. They will say, “ (All the opportunities) are completely blocked.”

23. And We will observe the deeds they have done and make them scattered-dust.

24. On that day, the people of paradise will be in the beautiful homes and better resting places.

25. And (that) is a Day ,¹ when the heavens⁵⁰⁷ will be split and the angels will be sent down assuredly.

26. On that Day ¹, the true rule belongs to the most Beneficent. That will be a difficult day for the disbelievers ( of Him )

27. And on that Day,  ¹  the unjust bites his  hands (become sad) and will say, “ I should have made a contact with this messenger.              ‘

28. Should I not have remained without making him my close friend?.

29. He will also say, “  He has led me astray from it even after the teaching has come to me. Shaitan is ever betraying the human being”.

30. And the messenger will say , “ My God , Indeed, my people have made this Quran a neglected one”.

31. And (O Muhammad), thus, We made enemy for every messenger from among the criminals. Your God is sufficient to show the way (Guide) and to help.

32. And those who disbelieve (Us) say , “ should not the Quran be revealed on him completely?”. (O Muhammad) thus, We revealed this gradually in order to strengthen your mind⁴⁴⁷.

33. And ( O Muhammad), whatever example they state (give), We will bring you true and the best explanation (better than that).

34. Those who have been taken to hell on their faces, will be dwellers (residents) in the worst place and misguided from the right way.

35. And we revealed the book to Musa. We sent his brother Harun as his assistant with him.

36. And We said, “Both go to the people who considered Our verses lies.” We destroyed those people completely.

37. And We drowned the people of Nuh, when they considered Our messengers liars. We made them a lesson for the human-beings. For the unjust We have prepared painful suffering.

38. And (We destroyed completely), the people of Aad and Tamud, the people of a ruined well and many generations between them.

39. And for every one We gave teachings. We destroyed each ( One of them ) completely.

40. And these people passed by this place, where the bad rain was showered. Do not they see it? Rather, they remain disbelieving about their being raised alive again.

41. And when they see you, they consider you with mockery, asking, “ Has Allah sent only him as a messenger?”

42. (They say), “ If we had not been steadfast  in our gods, he would have turned us from them. They will know, who is the misguided, when they see the suffering.

43. Did you see the one who imagined his desire as God? Will you be his guardian?

44. Do you think that the majority of them hear or understand? They are nothing but like cattle. No, they are ( more than ) misguided.

45. Do you not know how your God extends the shadow? If He had wanted then, He would have made it stationary. We made the sun as a proof.

46. And it is He who sends the wind in order to convey good news before His mercy. We sent down pure water from the heaven.

49. ( We sent down rain ), in order that  I should  give life to the place with that, for the cattle created by Us, for a large number of people and to give it as a drink.

50. And indeed, We explained to them, in order that they may get good sense. Most of the people are only disbelievers ( of Us ).

51. And if We had wanted then We would have sent warners to every place.

52. So, do not obey the disbelievers ( of only one God ). You fight with this ( Quran ) severely.

53. It is He who joined the two seas. It is sweet and quenches the thirst. That ( The other one ) is salty and bitter. He has made a veil and a strong barrier.³⁰⁵

54. And it is He who created the man from water. He made for him relationship by blood and relationship by marriage. Your God is ever powerful.

55. They worship except Allah those who cannot give any benefit or harm. The disbeliever ( Of only one God ) has been helping against his God.

56. And ( O Muhammad ), We have sent you only as an informer of good news and a warner.

57. And say, “ I have not asked for any reward from you except such of those who want to make a relationship with his God.”³⁷⁷

58. You rely only on the one who will not die and everliving. You exalt Him with you praises. He is sufficient to know well the sins of His servants.

59. It is only He who created the heavens,⁵⁰⁷ the earth and what ever is beween them in six days.¹⁷⁹  Then, He sat⁵¹¹ on the Arsh. Ask the knowledgeable about the most Beneficent.

60. And when it is said to them, “ Do sajda to the most Beneficent” , they ask, “ what is that the most Beneficent? Should we do sajda to whom you order?” It has only increased hatred for them.

61. Blessed is the one, who placed stars in the heaven,⁵⁰⁷ placed a lamp in it and the light- reflecting the moon.

62. And It is He who made the night and the day one after another for the one who wants to learn a lesson and the one who wants to give thanks.

63. And the servants of the Most Beneficent will walk on the earth with humility. When they talk with the ignorant,  they will say ‘Salam’¹⁵⁹ .

64. And they will spend the night doing ‘Sajda’ and standing (in prayer) for their God.

65. And they say, “Our God, you prevent this suffering of Hell from us. That suffering remains forever.

66. Indeed, that is the worst resting place and dwelling place.

67.And they will not waste while spending. They will  not be stingy. That will only be a moderate level.

68. And they will not pray any gods except Allah. They will not kill any life without proper reason, which has been forbidden by Allah. The one who does this, will  meet the suffering.

69. On the Day¹ of Qiyamah the suffering will be multiplied  (many times). He will remain there permanently, humiliated.

70. Except those who repent, believe and do good deeds. He changes their evil deeds into good deeds. He is the Forgiving and the most Merciful.

71. And the one who repents do good deeds, indeed, turns towards Allah completely.

72. And they will not give false witness. When they pass by some vain things, they will pass by with dignity.

73. And they were reminded by their Allah’s verses, they will not fall upon them like deaf and blind.

74. And they say , “ Our God, You give us comfort to our mind from our life partners ( wives and husbands) and the offspring. You make us leaders for those fearing You”

75. They will be given palaces us they have endured patiently. They will be welcomed with the greetings of ‘Salam’¹⁵⁹.

76. They will remain there permanently. That is a beautiful place of dwelling and the resting place.

77. Say, “ Had it not for your prayer, my God would not have allowed you to remain. You considered it a lie. Surely, (the punishment for this) will take place.

Chapter 24.

An- Noor (The Light)

Total verses: 64

This chapter is named ‘An-Nur’ because in the verse 35 of this chapter, it is mentioned that God cites ‘Light’ as an example of ‘His right way’.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. This is the chapter We revealed and made it a rule. We revealed clear verses for you to learn a lesson.

2. Flog every fornicating men and women a hundred lashes¹¹⁵. If you believe in Allah and the Last Day¹, then let not pity be shown on both of them by you in Allah’s law⁴³. Let a group of believers witness, when both of them are punished.²⁹⁹

3. The fornicator will not marry others except a female fornicator or a polytheist. A female who has done fornication will not be married to others except a fornicator or a polytheist. It is forbidden on the believers

4. And flog those, who levelled accusations on the chaste women and then did not bring four witnesses, eighty lashes¹¹². Do not accept their witness ever after that. They are the sinners⁴³.

5. Except those who repent and have reformed. Indeed, Allah is forgiving and the most Merciful.

6. And those who level accusations against their wives, when there were no witnesses except them, will (promise) and give witness on Allah four times.⁴⁵⁴

7. And they should say for the fifth time, “If I am a liar then Allah’s curse may fall on me”.⁴⁵⁴

8. That woman giving witness, “Indeed he is the liar”, (by making a promise) on Allah four times will save her from punishment.⁴⁵⁴

9. And (she will say) for the fifth time, “If he is truthful then Allah’s curse be on me”.⁴⁵⁴

10. And (destruction would have occurred to you) if you were without Allah’s favor and love, if Allah had not been accepting forgiveness and without wisdom.

11. Indeed, those who slandered were only a group among you. Do not think it to be a harm. Rather, it is good for you. For each one of them, there is sin he has committed. Among them for the one, who has taken a leading part in this matter, there remains a severe punishment.

12. Should they not have thought only good between them when they heard this? Should they not have said, “This is a clear falsehood?”

13. Should they not have brought four witnesses¹¹² to it? If they do not bring the witnesses then, they are the liars with God.

14. And had it not been for Allah love and favor in this world and in the Hereafter upon you, for what you have engaged in, a severe suffering would have occurred to you.

15. Remember, that you (even) spread that with your tongues. You said with your mouth that about which you have no knowledge. You thought that to be insignificant. While with Allah that is terrible.

16. And should you not have said, when you heard this, “It does not become us to talk about this. (Oh God), You are pure (free from all weaknesses). This is a terrible slander.”

17. Allah warn you not to do ever again like this, if you have believed.

18. And Allah explains the versus to you. Allah is Knowing and Wise.

19. Indeed, for those who desire the shameful acts should spread among the believers, there is painful suffering for them in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah only knows. You will not know.

20. And had it not been for Allah’s favor and love upon you and if Allah had not been Kind and Merciful (then destruction would have been caused to you).

21. Oh believers, do not follow the footsteps of Shaitan. Who ever follows the footsteps of Shaitan (he will go astray). Indeed, he tempts the shameful and wrong (doers). If it is not for the favor and the love of Allah upon you. He would never have purified any one of you. Yet, Allah purifies who ever He wants. Allah is Hearing and Knowing.

22. And let not those who have wealth and prosperity swear, “We will not help the relatives, the poor and those who did Hijra⁴⁶⁰ in the way of Allah.” Let them forgive and ignore. Would you not want, “Allah should forgive you?” Allah is Forgiving and the most Merciful.

23. Indeed, those who have slandered the believing, innocent and chaste women were cursed in this world and in the Hereafter. There is severe suffering for them.

24. Their tongues,⁵¹⁰ hand and legs will give witness against them about what they have done.

25. On that day, Allah will give their true reward for them. They will know that Allah is truthful and Clarifier.

26. Bad women are for bad men and bad men are for bad women. Good women are for good men and good men are for good women. They (good) are free from what they (hypocrites) say. There is forgiveness and grand feast for them.

27. O believers, do not enter into the houses of others except your houses, without getting their permission, without saying ‘salam’ to the residents of the house. This is best for you. You will get stabilized with this.

28. And if you do not see anybody there, you do not enter there, till you are given permission. If it is said to you to go back, then return. This is only nobler for you. Allah is Knowing of what you do.

29. If your are thing is in the house which is not occupied by anyone then, there is no sin on you in entering. Allah Knows what you reveal and hide.

30. (O Muhammad) tell the believing men to lower their gazes and guard their modesty. This is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is aware of what they do.

31. And tell the believing women to lower their gazes and guard their chastity. Let them not reveal in their adornment⁴⁵⁸ except that which is apparent. Let them cover their chests with their head-covers⁴⁷². Let them not reveal their adornments to others except their husbands, their fathers, their sons, the sons of their husbands, their brothers, the sons of their brothers, the sons of their sisters, women, the slaves owned by them¹⁰⁷, among the men, the male servants without physical desire (due to extreme old age), children who are not aware of the private parts of the women. Let them not walk stamping their feet in order that the adornment hidden by them should be revealed. O believers, all of you turn towards Allah. So that you will succeed.³⁰⁰

32. Arrange marriage for those who have no life-partners among you, your male slaves and female slaves who are good⁴³⁵. If they are poor then Allah will make them self sufficient with his bounty. Allah is Generous and Knowing.

33. Let those who have no means to marry, safe guard their chastity⁴³⁵, until Allah makes them self sufficient by his bounty. Those among your slaves, who ask for a deed of freedom in writing, then you give them in writing, the deed of freedom if you know the goodness in them³⁰¹. You give them from the wealth which Allah has given you. Do not compel in prostitution your women (slaves) who desire chastity in order to get the material gains of the world. Who ever compels, then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and the most Merciful to the compelled women.

34. And We have revealed to you clear verses to those who fear (Us) and cited examples of those who went before you.

35. Allah is the Light of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth. The example of His Light is a niche. There is a lamp in it. That lamp is inside a glass. That glass is like a shining star. That is lit from (the oil of) the blessed Zaitun (Olive) tree. It belongs neither to East nor to the West. Its oils also glows even though the fire does not touch it. Thus, it is light upon light. Allah shows the way towards His Light to whom He wants. Allah presents these examples for the people. Allah is knowing of everything.

36. 37. Allah has permitted to raise the houses (of God) and to remember His name. A few men praise Him there in the morning and in the evening. Neither commerce nor trade will distract them from Allah’s remembrance, from establishing prayer and giving Zakat. They fear²⁶ the Day¹ in which the sights and minds will be disturbed.

38. Allah will reward for the good deeds they have done; He will increase His bounty for them. He will give unlimitedly whom whoever He wants.

39. The deeds of the disbelievers (of only one God) are like a mirage (illusion) in a desert. The man who has become thirsty will think it as water. Finally, when he comes there he will not see anything. There, he will see only Allah. Then He (Allah) will correct his account. Allah enquires speedily.

40. Otherwise like many darkness in the deep sea. A wave covers it. Above that wave there is another wave. Above it there is cloud. One above the other there are many darkness⁴²⁹. When he brings out his hand he cannot even see that³⁰³. There is no light to the one whom Allah has not given light.

41. Are you not aware, whatever in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth and the birds in flight (in line) pray to Allah?²⁶⁰ Each of them is aware of its worship and prayer. Allah is Knowing of what they do.

42. And the rule of heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth belongs only to Allah. The return is only to Allah.

43. Are you not aware that Allah gathers the clouds and brings them together and then makes them into layers?

44. You see rain emerges from the middle. He sends down hail from the heaven and the snow mountains⁴¹⁹. He makes (them) receive it to whom He wants. He turns it away from whom He wants. Its lightning tries to pluck the eye-sight.

45. Allah created every living thing with water. Among them there are (creatures) that move on bellies. There are also those which walk on four legs. Allah creates whatever He wants. Indeed Allah has power over all things.

46. We have revealed in clear verses. Allah sends whoever He wants in the right way.

47. They say, “ We believe in Allah and His messenger and obeyed”. Then , a group among them turn away after this. They are not believers.

48. And a group of among them turn away when they were called towards Allah and His messenger, for giving judgment between them.

49. If the truth is in favour of them then they come obeying.

50. Is there a disease in their minds? Or do they suspect? or , do they fear that Allah and His messenger , will cause injustice?. No , they are unjust.

51. When they are called towards Allah and His messenger , for giving judgment between them, the utterance of those who have believed will be , “ we heard and obeyed”. They are the successful.

52. The successful are those who obey Allah and his messenger and fear Allah.

53. And (O Muhammad) , if you order them, they make a firm promise on Allah that they will depart (for the war). And say, “ do not make promise. Obeying in a proper way (is necessary) . indeed Allah is Knowing what you do”.

54. And say, “ Obey Allah and this messenger”. If they turn away that which is assigned on him (Muhammad) will belong to him. That which is assigned on you will belong to you. If you obey him you will get the right way. There is no other (duty) on the messenger except to inform clearly⁸¹.

55. Allah has promised to those who have believed and did good deeds that He will give power on the earth as He had given power to those who went before , that He will confirm them in the religion which has been approved. And He will cause fearlessness after their fear. They will worship only Me. After this, those who disbelieve (in only one God) are the wrong doers.

56. And establish prayer. Give Zakat. Obey this messenger. You will be given mercy due to this.

57. You do not think that disbelievers (of only God) will win on the earth. Their refuge is Hell. That is the worst resting place.

58. O Believers , let your slaves, those among you who have attained maturity ask you permission (to enter the house) on three occasions; before Fajr prayer, at noon when you have removed your cloth and after Isha prayer. These three are your occasions of privacy. On other times there is no blame either on you or on them. They used to move around you. Each go around meeting each other. Thus , Allah explains the verses. Allah is Knowing and Wise.

59. And if the children among you attain maturity ,they should ask for permission as those before them (elder by age) ask for permission. Thus, Allah explains his verses to you. Allah is Knowing and Wise.

60. And if the old women who do not think about marriage, without adorning , remove their outer garments, there is no sin. It is better for them to be modest. Allah is Hearing and Knowing.

61. It is not wrong for you to eat , in your houses, in your fathers’ houses, in your mothers’ houses, in your brothers’ houses, in your sisters’ houses, in your fathers’ brothers’ houses, in fathers’ sisters’ houses, in mothers’ brothers’ houses, in your mothers’ sisters’ houses, or there whose keys are in your possession, or in (the house of) your friend , it is not wrong for the sick. It is not wrong for the physically handicapped. It is not wrong for the blind. It is not wrong for you to eat either together or alone. When you enter the houses, as a blessed pure gift from Allah, say ‘Salam’ upon yourself. Thus, Allah explains the verses to you so that you will understand³⁷⁶.

62. The believers are those who believe in Allah and His messenger. When they are with him (Muhammad), they will not go (out) for a common cause, without getting his permission. Indeed, among those who ask for your permission only believe in Allah and His messenger. You give permission to whom you want, when the ask for permission in their matter. You ask forgiveness for them. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and the Merciful.

63. Do not address your messenger, as you address each other among you. Allah knows those who hide and slip away among you. Let those who deny his order, fear the occurrence of trouble for them and the occurrence of painful suffering.

64. Remember, indeed, whatever is in the heaven⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth belongs to Him. He Knows that in which you remain. He will inform them of what they did on the Day¹, they will be taken to Him. Allah is Knowing of every thing.

Chapter 23

Al- Muminun (The Believers)

Total verses: 118

This chapter is named ‘Al- Muminun’ because the verses 1-11 of this chapter mention about the believers who succeed.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Certainly the believers have succeeded.

2. (They) will maintain humility in their prayer.

3. They will turn away from the vain.

4. And they will also fulfill zakath.

5. 6. They will save their chastity except from their wives or their slave women¹⁰⁷.Indeed, they should not be blamed²⁶.

7. Indeed those who sought (other means) beyond this are the transgressors.

8. And they will maintain their trusts and agreement.

9. And moreover, they will also maintain their prayers.

10,11. There are the inheritors of paradise called ’Firdaus’ . They will remain there permanently²⁶.

12. And certainly We created the man from the extract of clay^368&503.

13. Then We made him into a drop of sperm in a safe place.

14. Then We made the drop sperm into a conceived egg³⁶⁵. Then We made the conceived egg into a piece of flesh. We also made the piece of flesh into bone and clothed the bone with flesh. Then We made it into a different creation²⁹⁶. Allah the perfect Creator is blessed.

15. Then indeed, after this you will have to die.

16. Then indeed, you will be raised alive on the Day¹of Qiyamah.

17. And We have created seven heavens above you. We have not been negligent about Our creation.

18. And We sent down water from the heaven⁵⁰⁷ limitedly. We settled it on the earth. And indeed, We have the power to carry(dry) it away.

19. And from that We brought forth gardens of date-palms and grapevine for you. In them you have a lot of fruits. You eat them.

20. And We (created) a tree which grows out of ‘Tur Sinai’. That produces oil and sauce to those who eat.

21. And indeed, there is a lesson in the cattle for you. We give you to drink that which is from its stomach. You have a lot of benefits from them. You eat them¹⁷¹.

22. And you are carried on them and the ships.

23. And We certainly sent Nuh to his people. He asked ,” O my people, worship Allah. There is no one worshipful besides Allah. Should you not fear?”

24. Elites among those who disbelieved said,” He is no one but a man like you. He wants to be more honoured than you. If Allah had thought He would have sent angels¹⁵⁴. We have not heard this from our fore-fathers of old.”

25. (They said),” He is no one but mad. Give him a time limit.”

26. He said,” My God, Help me as they have considered me a liar.

27. We reveal to him.” Make a ship under Our Supervision and according to Our revelation. When Our order comes and the water gushes forth²²¹, board from each a pair, and your all other family members except those about whom the order has preceded. Do not talk to me about the unjust. Indeed, They are to be drowned.”

28. And when you and those along with you seated in the ship, You say,” All Praise to Allah who saved us from unjust people.”

29. And say,” My God, you make me settled at a blessed place. You are the best among the accommodators.”

30. Indeed, In this there are many signs. Indeed, We are ever been testing.⁴⁸⁴

31. After them, We created another generation.

32. And We sent messengers from among them (to warn),” Worship only Allah. There is no one worshipful to you other than Him. Should you not fear?”

33. And those leaders from among that generation who disbelieved, considered the meeting of the hereafter a lie and to whom We gave a comfortable life said,” He is no one but a man like you. He eats what you eat. He drinks what you drinks.”

34. (They said),” And you will lose if you obey a man like you.

35. Does he warn you,” You will be raised alive when you die and become dust and bones?”

36. It will never happen. About which you are warned will never happen.

37. (They said),” There is no life other than our worldly life. We die and we live.We will not be raised alive.”

38. (And said),” He is no one but a man who had invented on Allah. We will not believe him.”

39. He said,” My God , help me as they considered me a liar.”

40. (God) said,” They will become sad after a short period.”

41. A loud sound struck them in truth. At once We made them into chaff. (Allah’s mercy) will be far away for the unjust people.

42. After them, We created many other generations.

43. No generation will precede its time limit. Nor they will be behind.

44. Then We sent Our messengers continuously. For each generation , when the messenger came , they considered him a liar. So, after a few among them, We made some others to follow. We made them old tales(forgotten people). For the disbelieving people (God’s mercy) is far away.

45,46. Then We sent Musa and his brother Harun to Firaun and his people , with our signs and clear evidence. They boasted. They were people exercising their authority²⁶.

47. (They) said,” Could we believe these two men who are like us, when the people of these two remain as our slaves?”

48. They considered both of them liars. Hence they became the destroyed.

49. And We sent the Book to Musa so that they will get the right way.

50. We made the son of Maryam and his mother signs.We settled them in a high ground which was fertile and firm.

51. O messenger, eat pure things and do good deeds. Indeed, I Know what you do.

52. And indeed, your generation is only one generation. I am your God. Fear only Me.

53. They have divided their work in many divisions among themselves. Each group is happy about what it possessed.

54. Leave them in their wrong for some time.

55,56. Do they think,” We hasten in giving good things”, as We have given them wealth and children? Not so, they will not realize²⁶.

57,58,59,60,61. Indeed ,such of those who shiver with the fear of their God, those who believe their God’s verses, those who do not associate others with God and those who fearing in their mind that they should return to their God, give what they give and get their benefits fast. It is they who hasten to that²⁶.

62. And We will not cause burden to any body beyond their capacity⁶⁸. The Register¹⁵⁷,which speaks truth, is with US. They will not be caused injustice.

63. Yet, their minds are careless about it. For them they have other deeds besides that. They do them.

64. Finally, when We seize those who lived luxuriously, they raise the cry of help.

65. Do not raise the cry of help to-day. Indeed, you will not be helped by Us.

66. Our verses have been recited to them. Then you have been turning your back on your heels.

67. Out of pride you have been complaining about it during night time.

68. Do not they think about their word, or has anything , which has not come to their fore-fathers, come to them?

69. Or do they deny him because they are not aware of Our messenger?

70. Or do they say he has madness?⁴⁶⁸ Instead, he brought them only truth. Most of them have been only hating the truth.

71. If the truth had followed their desires, the heavens,⁵⁰⁷ the earth and those between them would have been ruined. Rather, We have given them only their teaching. They turned away from their message.

72. Or do you (o Muhammad) ask them for any wage? Your God’s reward is the best. He is the best among the providers.

73. Indeed, you call them towards right way.

74. Indeed, those who have not believed in the hereafter are the deserters of that way.

75. If We had given them mercy and removed their grief , they would have strayed and drowned in their transgression.

76. We punished them severely. They neither obeyed their God nor they pleaded.

77. Finally, when We open the gate of the severe suffering against them they become hopeless.

78. And it is He who created the ear, sights and mind to them. You thank only a little.

79. And it is He who spread you on the earth. You will be gathered together only to Him.

80. It is He who gives life and causes death. The change of night and day is His responsibility. Will you not understand?

81. Instead, these people say like what their fore-fathers said.

82. They ask,” Will we be indeed raised alive , if we die and become dust and bones?

83. (And said),” Thus, even before this ,it was warned to us and to our fore-fathers. These are nothing but the tales of our fore-fathers.”

84. Ask (o Muhammad),” To whom does the earth and whatever is init belong? Answer, if you know?”

85. They will say ,” For Allah.” Ask,” will you not think?”

86. Ask,” Who is the Master of the seven heavens⁵⁰⁷and the Master of the great ’Arsh’?

87. (They) will say, “(It is) only Allah.” Ask,” Will (you) not fear?”

88. Ask, “Who is the Protector, the unprotected (by others) and holds the power of everything under His control? (Answer) if you know”

89.They will say, “(It is) only Allah”. Ask, “How are you then charmed?”

90. We brought only truth to them. Indeed, they are liars.

91. Allah has not taken any child. There is no God with Him. If it is so, then each god would have gone (separated) with that they have created. They would have surpassed each other. Allah is Pure¹⁰ (from all weaknesses) from what they say.

92. He is Knowing the hidden and the seen. He is Exalted above what they associate with (Him).

93, 94. Say²⁶ (O Muhammad), “My God, if you show me how they are warned then my God, do not place me with the unjust.”

95. And indeed, We have the Power to show you whatever We warn them.

96. Prevent the bad with good. We are well Knowing of what they say.

97. And say, “My God, I seek refuge in You from the temptations of Shaitans.”

98. And say, “My God, I seek refuge in You from their (Shaitans) approach to me.”

99, 100. Finally, when death comes to whoever, he will say, “My God send me back to do good deed from what I had left.” Not so, this is only a (mere) word. He tells that until the Day they will be raised alive²⁶. There is a veil behind them²⁹⁸.

101. There will not be any relationship between them on that day¹, the ‘Sur’ is blown. They will not also enquire about each other.

102. They are only successful, whose weights have become heavy.

103. They caused harm to themselves, whose weights have become light. (They) will stay in hell permanently¹⁰⁴.

104. Fire will scorch their faces. He will be there disfigured.

105. (It will be said), “Were not My verses recited to you? You have been considering them lies.”

106. (They) will say, “Our God, our misery has overcome us. We have been people who have lost the way.”

107. (Also say), “Our God, You remove us from here. If we return to the old days, then we were indeed unjust.”

108. He will say, “Remain humiliated here and do not talk to Me.”

109. Indeed, a group among My servants has been saying, “Indeed, our God we have believed. You forgive and give mercy on us. You are the best of the Merciful.”

110. You considered them a thing of mockery. Finally, (they) made you forget from our remembrance. You have been also laughing at them.

111. Indeed, I rewarded them today as they have endured patiently. It is they who have been successful.

112. (He) will ask, “For how long a period, in terms of number of years did you live on the earth?”

113. They will say, “We lived for a day or a few hours in a day. Enquire those who enumerate.”

114. He will say, “(You) lived only for a little. Should you not have awareness about this?”

115. Do you think, ‘We have created you in vain’ and ‘you will not be returned to us?

116. Allah, the true Ruler is Exalted. There is no one worshipful besides Him. (He) is the master of the noble ‘Arsh’.

117. And whoever calls other gods besides Allah, there is no sign with him about it. It is with Allah, lies the enquiry of him. Indeed, the disbelievers (of only one God) will not get success.

118. And say, “My God, forgive⁴⁹³ and have mercy. You are the best of the Merciful.”