Fussilat
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
HâMîm [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân, and
none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings.] (1) A revelation from
(Allâh) the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. (2) A Book whereof the
Verses are explained in detail — a Qur'ân in Arabic
for people who know. (3) Giving glad tidings [of Paradise to the one who believes
in the Oneness of Allâh (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism) and fears Allâh much
(abstains from all kinds of sins and evil deeds) and loves Allâh much
(performing all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)], and warning (of
punishment in the Hell Fire to the one who disbelieves in the Oneness of
Allâh), but most of them turn away, so they hear not. (4) And they say:
"Our hearts are under coverings (screened) from that to which you invite
us, and in our ears is deafness, and between us and you is a screen, so work
you (on your way); verily, we are working (on our way)." (5) Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"I am only a human being like you. It is revealed to me that your Ilâh
(God) is One Ilâh (God - Allâh), therefore take Straight Path to Him (with true
Faith — Islâmic Monotheism) and obedience to Him, and seek forgiveness of Him. And woe to Al-Mushrikûn (the polytheists, idolaters, disbelievers in
the Oneness of Allâh). (6) Those who give not
the Zakât and they are disbelievers in the Hereafter. (7) Truly, those who
believe (in the Oneness of Allâh and in His Messenger Muhammad SAW — Islâmic
Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, for them will be an endless reward
that will never stop (i.e.