61 The Line -As-Saff
In the Name of Allah, the
Merciful, the Most Merciful
[61.1] All that is in the
heavens and earth exalt Allah. He is the Almighty, the Wise.
[61.2] Believers, why do you say what you never do?
[61.3] It is most hateful to
Allah that you should say that which you do not do.
[61.4] Allah loves those who fight in His Way lining up
as if they were a stacked building.
[61.5] And when Moses, said to his nation: 'Why do you
harm me, when you know that I am the Messenger of Allah sent to you? ' But when they swerved away Allah caused their hearts to
swerve. Allah never guides impious people.
[61.6] And when (Prophet) Jesus, the son of Mary said:
'Children of Israel, I am sent to you by Allah to confirm the Torah that was
before me, and to give news of a Messenger (Prophet Muhammad) who will come
after me whose name shall be Ahmad. ' Yet when he came
to them with clear proofs, they said: 'This is clear sorcery. '
[61.7] And who does greater
evil than he who forges a lie against Allah, when he is being called to Islam?
Allah does not guide the harmdoing people.
[61.8] They seek to extinguish
the Light of Allah with their mouths; but Allah will complete His Light, much
as the unbelievers dislike it.
[61.9] It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance
and the Religion of Truth, so that He raises it above all religions, much as
the unbelievers dislike it.
[61.10] Believers! Shall I direct you to a commerce that
will save you from a painful punishment?
[61.11] You shall believe in
Allah and His Messenger and struggle for His Way with your possessions and
yourselves. That is better for you, if you but knew.
[61.12] He will forgive you your sins and admit you to
Gardens underneath which rivers flow, and to fine dwelling places in the
Gardens of
[61.13] And other things that
you love, victory from Allah and an opening that is near. (O
Prophet Muhammad) give glad tidings to the believers.
[61.14] Believers, be the helpers of Allah. When (Prophet) Jesus, the son of Mary said to the disciples: 'Who
will be my helpers unto Allah? ' The disciples
replied: 'We will be the helpers of Allah. ' A party
of the Children of