Part 21

[29.46] And do not dispute with the People of the Book (Nazarenes) except in the best manner, except for those among them who do wrong and say (to them): 'We believe in that which was sent down to us and that which was sent down to you. Our God and your God is One, and to Him we have surrendered. '

[29.47] As such, We have sent down to you the Book. Those to whom We gave the Book believe in it, and so do some of these. None reject Our verses except the unbelievers.

[29.48] Never before did you recited any Book, or inscribe it with your right hand. If you had done so, those who follow falsehood would have doubted.

[29.49] No, rather they are clear verses in the chests of those who have been given knowledge. None disbelieves Our verses except the harmdoers.

[29.50] They ask: 'Why has not a sign been sent down upon him from his Lord? ' Say: 'The signs are only with Allah. I am only a clear warner. '

[29.51] Is it not enough for them that We have sent down to you the Book that is recited to them? Surely, in this there is a mercy and a reminder to a nation who believe.

[29.52] Say: 'Allah suffices as a witness between me and you. He knows whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. Those who believe in falsehood and disbelieve in Allah those are they who are the losers. '

[29.53] They demand that you hasten the punishment! But had it not been for the stated term, the punishment would come to them; it will come upon them suddenly when they are unaware.

[29.54] They demand that you hasten on the punishment! Gehenna (Hell) will encompass the unbelievers.

[29.55] On the Day the punishment shall cover them from above them and from beneath their feet, He shall say: 'Taste now what you were doing! '

[29.56] O My worshipers who believe, My earth is vast, therefore worship Me!

[29.57] Every soul shall taste death, and to Us you shall be returned.

[29.58] Those who believe and do good deeds We shall lodge them in the rooms of Paradise underneath which rivers flow, therein living for ever, an excellent wage for those who labor,

[29.59] those who are patient, and put their trust in their Lord.

[29.60] How many a beast does not bear its own provision. Allah provides for it, as (He provides) for you. He is the Hearer, the Knower.

[29.61] If you ask them: 'Who has created the heavens and the earth and subjected the sun and the moon? ' They will say: 'Allah. ' How perverted they are!

[29.62] Allah outspreads and restricts His provision to whomsoever He will of His worshipers. Allah has knowledge of all things.

[29.63] If you were to ask them: ''Who sends down water out of the sky and thereby revives the earth after it was dead, ' they will reply: 'Allah. ' Say: 'Praise, belongs to Allah! ' No, but most of them do not understand.

[29.64] The life of this world is nothing but a diversion and play. Indeed, the Everlasting Residence is the Eternal Life, if they but knew.

[29.65] When they embark upon ships, they call to Allah making their religion sincerely His; but when He brings them safe to the land, they associate others with Him

[29.66] showing ingratitude for what We have given them and take their enjoyment; soon they shall know!

[29.67] Do they not see how We appointed a safe Sanctuary while all around them people are snatched away? Would they believe in falsehood and do they disbelieve in the favor of Allah!

[29.68] And who does greater evil that he who forges a lie against Allah or belied the truth when it comes to him! Is there not a lodging in Gehenna for the unbelievers?

[29.69] Those who struggle in Our cause, We will surely guide them to Our ways; and Allah is with those who do good.

30 The Romans -Ar-Rum

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful

[30.1] AlifLaamMeem.

[30.2] The Romans have been defeated (by the Persians)

[30.3] in a land close by. But, in a few years after their defeat they shall become the victors.

[30.4] To Allah belongs the Command before and after, and on that Day the believers will rejoice

[30.5] in the victory of Allah. Allah gives victory to whosoever He will, and He is the Mighty, the Merciful.

[30.6] The promise of Allah! Allah does not fail His promise, yet most people do not know.

[30.7] They know an outward part of this life, but of the Everlasting Life they are inattentive.

[30.8] Have they never thought to themselves that Allah did not create the heavens and the earth and all that is between except with truth, and for a stated term? Yet most people disbelieve that they will ever meet their Lord.

[30.9] What, have they never journeyed in the land and seen what was the end of those before them? They were stronger in might than themselves, and they plowed the land and cultivated it more than they themselves have cultivated it. And to them, their Messengers came with clear signs, and Allah did not wrong them, but they wronged themselves.

[30.10] Evil was the end of the harmdoers, because they belied the verses of Allah and mocked at them.

[30.11] Allah originates creation, then brings it back again, then to Him you shall be returned.

[30.12] On the Day when the Hour comes, the wrongdoers will be speechless.

[30.13] They shall have none to intercede for them amongst their associates, and they shall disbelieve in their associates.

[30.14] On the Day when the Hour has come, they will be divided,

[30.15] those who believe and did good deeds shall be well pleased in a garden,

[30.16] but those who disbelieved and belied Our verses and the meeting of the Everlasting Life, shall be arraigned for punishment.

[30.17] Therefore, exalt Allah when you enter the evening and in the morning.

[30.18] His is the praise in the heavens and the earth, at the setting sun and at noon.

[30.19] He brings out the living from the dead, and the dead from the living. He revives the earth after its death. Likewise you shall be brought forth.

[30.20] And of His signs is that He created you from dust and you became humans scattered throughout the earth.

[30.21] And of His signs is that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you might reside with them, and has put kindness and mercy between you. Surely, there are signs in this for those who think.

[30.22] And His signs are the creation of heavens and earth and the diversity of your tongues and colors. Surely, there are signs in this for all the worlds.

[30.23] And of His signs is that you sleep at night and day, and seek His bounty. Surely, there are signs in this for those who hear.

[30.24] And of His signs is that He shows you the lightning for fear and hope. He sends down water from the sky and with it He revives the earth after its death. Surely, in this there are signs for a nation that understand.

[30.25] And of His signs is that the heaven and earth stand firm at His command. And when He calls you once out of the earth, you shall come forth.

[30.26] To Him belongs whosoever is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient to His Will.

[30.27] It is He who originates the creation, and then brings it back again, that is easier for Him. For Him is the Highest Example in the heavens and earth He is the Almighty, the Wise.

[30.28] He sets for you an example, drawn from yourselves. Do you have from among those whom your right hand possesses associates in what We have given you, who share it equally with you? Do you fear them as you fear one another? So We made plain Our signs to a nation of understanding.

[30.29] No, the wrongdoers follow their own desires without knowledge. And who can guide those whom Allah has led astray? There shall be none to help them.

[30.30] Therefore set your face to the religion purely, the upright creation upon which He originated people. There is no changing of the creation of Allah. This is the valuable religion, although most people do not know –

[30.31] turning to Him. And fear Him, establish the prayer and do not be of the idolaters,

[30.32] those who have divided their religion, and become sects, each rejoicing in what they have.

[30.33] When affliction befalls mankind they turn to Him calling their Lord in prayer, but when He lets them taste His Mercy, some of them assign associates to their Lord,

[30.34] disbelieving in what We have given them. Enjoy, but you shall soon know.

[30.35] Or have We sent down to them an authority that speaks of that they associate with Him?

[30.36] When We give people a taste of mercy, they rejoice in it, but when evil befalls them through the forwarding of their own hands, they become despondent.

[30.37] Do they not see that Allah outspreads and restricts His provision to whom He will? Surely, there are signs in this for those who believe.

[30.38] And give to the kinsman his due, and to the needy, and to the destitute traveler. That is best for those who desire the Face of Allah; such will surely prosper.

[30.39] That which you give in usury so that it increases in other people's wealth, will not increase with Allah; but the charity you give desiring the Face of Allah, to those, they shall be recompensed many times over.

[30.40] It is Allah who has created you and given you your provision. He will cause you to die, and will then revive you. Can any of your associates do any of that? Exalted is He above what they associate.

[30.41] Corruption has appeared on land and sea with what the hands of the people earned. Therefore, they taste some of what they did in order that they return.

[30.42] Say: 'Journey in the land and see what was the end of those who were before you. Most of them were idolaters. '

[30.43] Therefore in purity set your face to the religion, before there comes from Allah a Day that cannot be turned back. On that Day mankind will be separated.

[30.44] Those who disbelieve will be charged for their disbelief, while the righteous are making provision for themselves

[30.45] so that He will recompense those who believe and do righteous deeds from His bounty. He does not love the unbelievers.

[30.46] And of His signs is that He looses the winds as bearers of glad tidings, so that He lets you taste His Mercy and that the ships may sail at His command in order that you can seek His bounty and be thankful.

[30.47] Before you We sent other Messengers to their people; and they came with clear signs. We took revenge upon the sinners, and it was an incumbent duty upon Us to give victory to the believers.

[30.48] It is Allah who looses the winds that stir the clouds. He spreads them as He will in heaven and disperses them, so that you can see the rain falling from their midst. When He smites with it whom He will of His worshipers they rejoice,

[30.49] though before its coming they had despaired.

[30.50] Look then at the marks of Mercy of Allah; how He revives the earth after its death. He is the Reviver of the dead. He has power over all things.

[30.51] Yet if We sent a wind so they see it yellow, indeed after that they would still be unbelievers.

[30.52] You cannot make the dead hear you, nor can you make the deaf hear the call when they retreat, turning about.

[30.53] You cannot guide the blind out of their error. Nor shall you make any to hear except those who believe in Our verses, and are submissive.

[30.54] Allah creates you weak; after weakness He gives you strength and after strength weakness and gray hairs. He creates whatever He will. He is the Knower, the Capable.

[30.55] Upon the Day when the Hour has come, the harmdoers will swear that they had stayed no more than an hour. As such they are deceived.

[30.56] But those to whom knowledge and belief have been given will say: 'You have stayed in the Book of Allah (the Protected Tablets) till the Day of Resurrection. This is the Day of Resurrection, yet you did not know. '

[30.57] On that Day, excuses shall not benefit the harmdoers, nor shall they be asked to make amends.

[30.58] In this Koran We have set forth for mankind all manner of examples. Yet if you bring to them a sign the unbelievers will surely say: 'You are but falsifiers. '

[30.59] As such Allah seals the hearts of those who do not know.

[30.60] Therefore, have patience. The promise of Allah is true. Do not let those who are uncertain make you unsteady.

31 Lokman -Lokman

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful

[31.1] AlifLaamMeem.

[31.2] Those are the verses of the Wise Book,

[31.3] a guidance and a mercy to those who do good,

[31.4] who establish the prayer, pay the obligatory charity, and firmly believe in the Everlasting Life.

[31.5] Those are guided by their Lord and will surely prosper.

[31.6] There are some people who would purchase distracting talk, to lead astray from the Path of Allah without knowledge, and take it in mockery; for those is a humiliating punishment.

[31.7] When Our verses are recited to him, he turns his back in pride, as though he never heard them, and in his ears was heaviness. Give glad tidings to him of a painful punishment!

[31.8] But for those who believe and do good works are Gardens of Bliss,

[31.9] where they shall live for ever. The promise of Allah is the truth; He is the Almighty, the Wise.

[31.10] He created the heavens without pillars that you see and cast on the earth firm mountains lest it should shake with you. Upon it He dispersed all manner of crawling thing, and He sent down water from the sky with which He caused to grow in it every generous kind.

[31.11] Such is the creation of Allah; now show me what, other than Him, created! No, the harmdoers are in clear error.

[31.12] We gave wisdom to Lokman (saying): 'Give thanks to Allah. He who gives thanks, thanks only for himself, but whosoever is ungrateful, surely, Allah is the Rich, the Praised. '

[31.13] And when Lokman said to his son, in warning: 'My son, associate none with Allah, to associate others with Allah is a tremendous wrong. '

[31.14] And We charged the human concerning his parents, for his mother bore him in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning was in two years. Be thankful to Me and to your parents, to Me is the arrival.

[31.15] But if they strive with you to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them. And accompany them in this life with kindness; and follow the Path of he who turned to Me. To Me you shall return and I will inform you of all that you have done.

[31.16] (Lokman said:) 'My son, if it should be but the weight of one grain of mustardseed, and though it be on a rock, or in the heavens, or in the earth, Allah shall bring it. Surely, Allah is the Subtle, Aware.

[31.17] My son, establish the prayer, order with honor but forbid dishonor, and bear patiently with whatever may fall upon you, indeed that is true constancy.

[31.18] Do not turn your cheek in scorn away from people, nor walk proudly on the earth; Allah does not love the proud and the boastful.

[31.19] Walk modestly, and lower your voice; the most hideous of voices is the braying of the donkey.

[31.20] Do you not see how Allah has subjected to you all that is in the heavens and the earth, and lavished on you His visible and unseen favors? Yet some people would argue about Allah without knowledge, or guidance, or an Illuminating Book. '

[31.21] When it is said to them: 'Follow what Allah has sent down, ' they reply: 'No, rather we will follow that which we found our fathers upon. ' What! Even though satan is inviting them to the punishment of the Fire!

[31.22] He who surrenders himself to Allah and is a good doer, has grasped the firmest handle. To Allah the issue of affairs return.

[31.23] As for those who disbelieve, do not let their disbelief grieve you, to Us they shall return and We will tell to them what they did. Allah has knowledge of what is innermost in their chests.

[31.24] We give to them a little enjoyment for awhile, and then will compel them to a tremendous punishment.

[31.25] If you ask them: 'Who has created the heavens and the earth? ' They will reply: 'Allah. ' Say: 'Praise belongs to Allah! ' But most of them do not have knowledge.

[31.26] To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth. He is the Rich, the Praised.

[31.27] If all the trees in the earth were pens, and the sea, with seven more seas to replenish it (with ink), the Words of Allah would never end. Allah is the Almighty, the Wise.

[31.28] Your creation and your resurrection are but as a single soul. Allah is the Hearer, the Seer.

[31.29] Do you not see how Allah causes the night to enter into the day, and the day enter into the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running to a named term? Allah is Aware of what you do.

[31.30] For Allah is the Truth, while that which they call upon, other than Him, is false. For that Allah is the Most High, the Great.

[31.31] Do you not see how the ships run upon the sea, by the Favor of Allah so that He may show you His signs? Surely, there are signs in this for every steadfast, thankful person.

[31.32] When the waves, like shadows, envelop them, they call to Allah making their religion sincerely His, but no sooner does He bring them safely to land then some of them are halfhearted. None denies Our verses, except the ungrateful traitor.

[31.33] People, fear your Lord, and fear the Day when no father shall ransom a thing for his child nor a child for his father. The promise of Allah is surely true. So do not let the life of this present world delude you, nor let the deluder (satan) delude you concerning Allah.

[31.34] Allah, He alone has knowledge of the Hour. He sends down the rain and He knows what is in the wombs. No soul knows what he will earn tomorrow; and no soul knows in what land it will die. Surely, Allah is the Knower, the Aware.

32 The Prostration -As-Sajda

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful

[32.1] AlifLaamMeem.

[32.2] The sending down of the Book in which there is no doubt that is from the Lord of the Worlds.

[32.3] Or do they say: 'He has forged it himself? ' Say: 'No, it is the truth from your Lord so that you can warn a nation to whom none has warned before you, in order that they are guided.

[32.4] It was Allah, who, in six days created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and then willed to the Throne. You have no guardian nor intercessor other than Him. Will you not remember?

[32.5] He directs the affair from heaven to earth. Then it will ascend to Him in one day, a day whose value is a thousand years by your reckoning.

[32.6] He is the Knower of the Unseen and the Visible, the Almighty, the Most Merciful,

[32.7] who perfected everything He created. He originated the creation of the human from clay,

[32.8] then He made his offspring from a clot of weak water (semen).

[32.9] Then He created him and (caused the angel to) breathe into him his (created) spirit. He gave you eyes and ears, and hearts, yet little do you thank.

[32.10] They say: 'What, when we have been destroyed in the earth, shall we indeed be in a new creation? ' Indeed, they disbelieve that they will meet their Lord.

[32.11] Say: 'The Angel of Death, who has been given charge of you will gather you then to your Lord you shall be returned. '

[32.12] Would that you could see the wrongdoers when they lower their heads before their Lord! They will say: 'Our Lord, we have now seen and heard. Send us back and we will do righteous deeds, we are certain. '

[32.13] Had We Willed, We would have guided every soul. But My Word shall be realized, 'I will fill Gehenna (Hell) with jinn and people all together. '

[32.14] (We shall say to them): 'Now taste, for you forgot the encounter of this Day, We have forgotten you. Taste Our eternal punishment, for that which you were doing. '

[32.15] Only those who believe in Our verses, when reminded of them, prostrate themselves and exalt with the praise of their Lord in humility;

[32.16] whose sides forsake their couches as they supplicate to their Lord in fear and hope; who give in charity of that which We have given them.

[32.17] No soul knows what pleases the eye is in store for them as a recompense for what they used to do.

[32.18] Can he, then, who is a believer, be compared to he who is wicked? They are not equal.

[32.19] As for those who believe and do good works, there are for them the Gardens of Refuge, in hospitality for that which they have done.

[32.20] But those who do evil their refuge is the Fire. As often as they desire to come out of it they shall be driven back, and it will be said to them: 'Taste the punishment of the Fire, which you have belied. '

[32.21] But We will let them taste the nearest punishment (in this life) before the greater punishment, so that they may return (to faith).

[32.22] And who is more wicked than he who, when reminded of the verses of his Lord turns away from them? We take revenge on the sinners.

[32.23] We have given the Book to Moses, so (Prophet Muhammad) do not be in doubt concerning the meeting with him (Prophet Moses) and made it a guidance to the Children of Israel.

[32.24] When they were patient, We made from them leaders, guiding with Our Command and they were certain of Our verses.

[32.25] On the Day of Resurrection your Lord will distinguish between them that on which they varied.

[32.26] Is it not a guidance to them, how many generations We destroyed before them in whose dwelling places they walk? Surely, in this there are signs. Will they not then hear!

[32.27] Do they not see how We drive the water to the parched lands and bring forth therefrom crops from which their cattle and themselves eat? Will they not see!

[32.28] They also ask: 'When will this Opening come, if what you say is true? '

[32.29] Say: 'On the Day of Opening the faith of the unbelievers will not benefit them, nor shall they be respited. '

[32.30] Therefore turn away from them, and wait, they are waiting.

33 The Confederates -Al-Ahzab

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful

[33.1] O Prophet, fear Allah, and do not obey the unbelievers and the hypocrites. Allah is the Knower, the Wise.

[33.2] Follow what is revealed to you from your Lord, for Allah is Aware of what they do,

[33.3] put your trust in Allah; Allah suffices as a Guardian.

[33.4] Allah has never made any man with two hearts inside him. Nor has He made your wives, when you divorce, saying: 'Be as my mother's back, ' your mothers. Neither has He made your fostered sons as your own sons. These are your own sayings, words which you utter with your mouths; but Allah speaks the truth and guides to the Path.

[33.5] Name them after their fathers, that is more just with Allah. If you do not know their fathers, regard them as your brothers in the religion, or those under your sponsorship. There is no fault in you if you make mistakes, but only in what your hearts intended. Allah is Forgiving and the Most Merciful,

[33.6] The Prophet has a greater right on the believers than their own selves, his wives are their mothers. Kinsmen are closer to one another in the Book of Allah than to other believers and the emigrants; although you should act honorably towards those you sponsor, that is written in the Book

[33.7] We took from the Prophets their covenant and from you (Prophet Muhammad), from Noah and Abraham, from Moses and Jesus the son of Mary. We took a solemn covenant from them,

[33.8] so that Allah might question the truthful about their truthfulness. But for the unbelievers He has prepared a painful punishment.

[33.9] Believers, remember the Favor of Allah to you when there came against you hosts (armies). We unleashed against them a wind and hosts (angels) you could not see. Allah sees the things you do.

[33.10] They came on you from above and from below, and when your eyes swerved and your hearts leapt to your throats, and you thought thoughts about Allah;

[33.11] there the believers were tried, they were shaken, a severe quake.

[33.12] The hypocrites and those in whose hearts there is a disease said: 'Allah and His Messenger promised nothing but delusion. '

[33.13] And when a party of them said: 'People of Yathrib (Madinah), there is no place for you here, therefore return. ' And a party of them asked leave of the Prophet, saying: 'Our houses are exposed' whereas they were not, they only wished to flee.

[33.14] And if an entrance had been forced against them from its quarters, and then they had been asked to incite, they would have done so, and remained in it (the city) but a little (time).

[33.15] Yet before that, they made a covenant with Allah never to turn their backs. And covenants with Allah shall be questioned.

[33.16] Say: 'Flight will not avail you, if you flee from death or slaughter, you would enjoy (this world) only for a little (time). '

[33.17] Say: 'Who can defend you from Allah if He desires harm for you, or if He desires mercy for you? ' They shall find for themselves none, other than Allah, to protect or help them.

[33.18] Allah knows those of you who hinder, and those who say to their brothers: 'Come to us, ' and they do not come to the battle but a little,

[33.19] being mean towards you. When fear comes to them, you see them looking at you, their eyes rolling as though they were on the point of death. But once the fear departs they assail you with their sharp tongues, being greedy to possess good things. Those have never believed; Allah has annulled their deeds. That is easy for Allah.

[33.20] They think the confederates have not departed. Indeed, if the confederates should come again they would sooner be in the desert among the Bedouins asking news of you. If they were among you, they would fight but a little.

[33.21] In the Messenger of Allah you have a fine example for he who hopes for Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah abundantly.

[33.22] When the believers saw the confederates they said: 'This is what Allah and His Messenger have promised us. Surely, Allah and His Messenger have spoken in truth. ' And this did not increase them except in belief and submission.

[33.23] Among the believers there are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah. Some have fulfilled their vow dying, and others await, unyielding to change,

[33.24] so that Allah will recompense the truthful for their truthfulness and punish the hypocrites if He will, or turn again to them. Surely, Allah is the Forgiver and the Most Merciful.

[33.25] Allah sent back the unbelievers in their rage, and they gained no good. Allah spared the believers from fighting, surely Allah is the Strong, the Mighty.

[33.26] He brought down from their fortresses those who had supported them from among the People of the (Jewish) Book and cast terror into their hearts, so that some you killed and others you took captive.

[33.27] He made you inheritors of their land, their houses, and their possessions, and another land on which you had never set foot before. Truly, Allah is Powerful over everything.

[33.28] O Prophet, say to your wives: 'If you seek this life and its finery, come, I will release you with a fine release.

[33.29] But if you seek Allah and His Messenger and the Everlasting Residence, know that Allah has prepared for those of you who do good works a mighty wage. '

[33.30] O wives of the Prophet! Whosoever among you commit a flagrant indecency, for her the punishment shall be doubled, that is easy for Allah.