Ash-Shura
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Hâ¬Mîm (1) Aîn¬Sîn¬Qâf. [These letters are one
of the miracles of the Qur'ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]
(2) Likewise Allâh, the
All-Mighty, the All-Wise sends Revelation to you (SAW) as (He sent Revelation
to) those before you.[ (3) To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is
in the earth, and He is the Most High, the Most Great. (4) Nearly the heavens
might be rent asunder from above them (by His Majesty), and the angels glorify the
praises of their Lord, and ask for forgiveness for those on the earth, verily,
Allâh is the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful. (5) And as for those who
take as Auliyâ' (guardians, supporters, helpers, lord, gods, protectors) others
besides Him [i.e. they take false deities other than Allâh as protectors, and
they worship them] Allâh is Hafîz (Protector, Watcher) over them (i.e. takes
care of their deeds and will recompense them), and you (O Muhammad SAW) are not
a Wakîl (guardian or a disposer of their affairs) over them (to protect their
deeds). (6) And thus We have revealed unto you (O
Muhammad SAW) a Qur'ân in Arabic that you may warn the Mother of the Towns
(Makkah) and all around it. and warn (them) of the Day of Assembling, of which
there is no doubt, when a party will be in Paradise (those who believed in
Allâh and followed what Allâh's Messenger SAW brought them) and a party in the
blazing Fire (Hell) (those who disbelieved in Allâh and followed not what
Allâh's Messenger SAW brought them)[]. (7) And if Allâh had willed, He could have
made them one nation, but He admits whom He wills to His Mercy. And the Zâlimûn
(polytheists and wrong-doers) will have neither a Walî (protector, or guardian)
nor a helper. (8) Or have they taken (for worship) Auliyâ' (guardians, supporters,
helpers, protectors, lords, gods) besides Him? But Allâh, He
Alone is the Walî (Lord, God, Protector). And it is He Who
gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things. (9) And in whatsoever you
differ, the decision thereof is with Allâh (He is the ruling Judge). (And say O
Muhammad SAW to these polytheists:) Such is Allâh, my
Lord in Whom I put my trust, and to Him I turn (in all of my affairs and) in
repentance. (10)The Creator of the heavens and the earth.
He has made for you mates from yourselves, and for the
cattle (also) mates. By this means He creates you (in the wombs). There is
nothing like Him, and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. (11) To Him belong the
keys of the heavens and the earth, He enlarges provision for whom
He wills, and straitens (it for whom He wills). Verily! He is the All-Knower of
everything. (12) He (Allâh) has ordained for you the same religion (Islâmic
Monothesim) which He ordained for Nûh (Noah), and that which We have revealed
to you (O Muhammad SAW), and that which We ordained for Ibrahîm (Abraham), Mûsa
(Moses) and 'Īsā (Jesus) saying you should establish religion (i.e.
to do what it orders you to do practically), and make no divisions[] in it
(religion) (i.e. various sects in religion). Intolerable for the Mushrikûn[] , is that (Islâmic Monothesim) to which you (O
Muhammad SAW) call them. Allâh chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides
unto Himself who turns to Him in repentance and in obedience. (13) And they divided not
till after knowledge had come to them, through (selfish) transgression between
themselves. And had it not been for a Word that went forth before from your
Lord for an appointed term, the matter would have been settled between them.
And verily, those who were made to inherit the Scripture [i.e. the Taurâh
(Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] after them (i.e. Jews and Christians) are in
grave doubt concerning it (i.e. Allâh's true religion — Islâm or the Qur'ân). (14) So unto this
(religion of Islâm alone and this Qur’ân) then invite (people) (O Muhammad
SAW), and stand firm [on Islâmic Monotheism by performing all that is ordained
by Allâh (good deeds), and by abstaining from all that is forbidden by Allâh
(sins and evil deeds)], as you are commanded, and follow not their desires but
say: "I believe in whatsoever Allâh has sent down of the Book [all the
holy Books, - this Qur’ân and the Books of the old from the Taurât (Torah), or
the Injeel (Gospel) or the Pages of Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] and I am commanded to do
justice among you. Allâh is our Lord and your Lord. For us
our deeds and for you your deeds. There is no dispute between us and
you. Allâh will assemble us (all), and to Him is the final return." (15)And those who dispute
concerning Allâh (His religion of Islâmic Monotheism, with which Muhammad SAW
has been sent), after it has been accepted (by the people), of no use is their
dispute before their Lord, and on them is wrath, and for them will be a severe
torment.[] (16) It is Allâh Who has sent down the Book (the
Qur'ân) in truth, and the Balance (i.e. to act justly). And what can make you
know that perhaps the Hour is close at hand? (17) Those who believe not
therein seek to hasten it, while those who believe are fearful of it, and know
that it is the very truth. Verily, those who dispute concerning the Hour are
certainly in error far away. (18) Allâh is very Gracious and Kind to His
slaves. He gives provisions to whom He wills. And He
is the All-Strong, the All-Mighty. (19) Whosoever desires (by his deeds) the reward
of the Hereafter, We give him increase in his reward, and whosoever desires the
reward of this world (by his deeds), We give him
thereof (what is decreed for him), and he has no portion in the Hereafter. (20) Or have they partners
with Allâh (false gods), who have instituted for them a religion which Allâh
has not ordained? And had it not been for a decisive Word (gone forth already),
the matter would have been judged between them. And verily, for the Zâlimûn
(polytheists and wrong-doers), there is a painful torment. (21) You will see (on the
Day of Resurrection), the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers) fearful of that
which they have earned, and it (Allâh's Torment) will surely befall them, But
those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous
deeds (will be) in the flowering meadows of the Gardens (Paradise), They shall
whatsoever they desire with their Lord. That is the supreme Grace, (Paradise). (22)That is (the Paradise)
whereof Allâh gives glad tidings to His slaves who believe (in the Oneness of
Allâh — Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds. Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"No reward do I ask of you for this except to be kind to me for my kinship
with you."[] And whoever earns a good righteous deed, We shall give him an
increase of good in respect thereof. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready
to appreciate (the deeds of those who are obedient to Him). (23) Or say they: "He
has invented a lie against Allâh?" If Allâh willed, He could have sealed
up your heart (so that you forget all that you know of the Qur'an). And Allâh
wipes out falsehood, and establishes the truth (Islâm) by His Word (this
Qur'an). Verily, He knows well what (the secrets) are in the breasts (of
mankind). (24) And He it is Who accepts repentance from His slaves, and
forgives sins, and He knows what you do.[] (25) And He answers (the
invocation of) those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh — Islâmic Monotheism)
and do righteous good deeds, and gives them increase of His Bounty. And as for
the disbelievers, theirs will be a severe torment. (26) And if Allâh were to
enlarge the provision for His slaves, they would surely rebel in the earth, but
He sends down by measure as He wills. Verily! He is in respect of His slaves,
the Well-Aware, the All-Seer (of things that benefit them). (27) And He it is Who
sends down the rain after they have despaired, and spreads His Mercy. And He is
the Walî (Helper, Supporter, Protector, Lord), Worthy of all Praise. (28) And among His Ayât
(proofs, evidences, lessons, signs, etc.) is the creation of the heavens and
the earth, and whatever moving (living) creatures He has dispersed in them
both. And He is All-Potent over their assembling (i.e. resurrecting them on the
Day of Resurrection after their death, and dispersion of their bodies) whenever
He wills. (29) And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what
your hands have earned. And He pardons much. (See the Qur'ân Verse 35:45) (30) And you cannot escape
from Allâh (i.e. His Punishment) in the earth, and besides Allâh you have
neither any Walî (guardian or a protector helper) nor any helper. (31)And among His Signs
are the ships, in the sea, like mountains. (32) If He wills, He
causes the wind to cease, then they would become motionless on the back (of the
sea). Verily, in this are signs for everyone patient and grateful. (33) Or He may destroy
them (by shipcoreck) because of that which their (people) have earned. And He
pardons much. (34) And those who dispute (polytheists, with Our Messenger Muhammad
SAW) as regards Our Ayât (proofs, signs, verses, etc. of Islâmic Monotheism)
may know that there is no place of refuge for them (from Allâh's punishment).
(Tafsir At Tabari) (35) So whatever you have been given is but (a passing)
enjoyment for this worldly life, but that which is with Allâh (Paradise) is
better and more lasting for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic
Monotheism) and put their trust in their Lord (concerning all of their affairs)
(36) And those who avoid
the greater sins[], and Al-Fawâhish (illegal sexual intercourse), and when they
are angry, forgive[] (37) And those who answer the Call of their Lord [i.e. to
believe that He is the only One Lord (Allâh), and to worship none but Him
Alone], and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and who (conduct) their affairs
by mutual consultation, and who spend of what We have bestowed on them; (38) And those who, when
an oppressive wrong is done to them, take revenge (39) The recompense for an
evil is an evil like thereof, but whoever forgives and makes reconciliation,
his reward is with Allâh. Verily, He likes not the Zâlimûn (oppressors,
polytheists, and wrong-doers). (40) And indeed whosoever takes revenge after he
has suffered wrong, for such there is no way (of blame) against them (41) The way (of blame) is
only against those who oppress men and rebel in the earth, without
justification for such there will be a painful torment. (42) And verily, whosoever
shows patience and forgives that would truly be from the things recommended by
Allâh. (43) And whomsoever Allâh sends astray, for him there is no Walî
(protector, helper, guardian) after Him. And you will see the Zâlimûn
(polytheists, wrong-doers, oppressors) when they behold the torment, they will
say: "Is there any way of return (to the world)?" (44)And you will see them
brought forward to it (Hell) made humble by disgrace[]
, (and) looking with stealthy glance. And those who believe will say:
"Verily, the losers are they who lose themselves and their families on the
Day of Resurrection. Verily, the Zâlimûn [i.e. Al-Kâfirûn (disbelievers in
Allâh, in His Oneness and in His Messenger SAW , polytheists, wrong-doers)]
will be in a lasting torment. (Tafsir At-Tabari) (45) And they will have no
Auliyâ' (protectors, helper, guardian, lords) to help them other than Allâh.
And he whom Allâh sends astray, for him there is no way. (46) Answer the Call of
your Lord (i.e. accept the Islâmic Monotheism, O mankind, and jinn) before
there comes from Allâh a Day which cannot be averted. (i.e. the Day of
Resurrection) You will have no refuge on that Day nor there will be for you any
denying (of your crimes as they are all recorded in the Book of your deeds) (47) But if they turn away
(O Muhammad SAW from the Islâmic Monotheism, which you have brought to them).
We have not sent you (O Muhammad SAW) as a Hafîz (protector, watcher) over them
(i.e. to take care of their deeds and to recompense them). Your duty is to
convey (the Message). And verily, when We cause man to taste of Mercy from Us,
he rejoices thereat, but when some ill befalls them because of the deeds which
their hands have sent forth, then verily, man (becomes) ingrate! (48) To Allâh belongs the
kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows female
(offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom He
wills. (49) Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren whom
He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower and is Able to do all things. (50) . It is not given to
any human being that Allâh should speak to him unless (it be) by Revelation, or
from behind a veil, or (that) He sends a Messenger to reveal what He wills by
His Leave. Verily, He is Most High, Most Wise[]. (51) And thus We have sent to you (O Muhammad SAW) Ruh (a Revelation, and
a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is Faith? But
We have made it (this Qur'ân) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our
slaves We will. And verily, you (O Muhammad SAW) are indeed guiding (mankind) to
the Straight Path (i.e. Allâh's Religion of Islâmic Monotheism). (52) The Path of Allâh, to
Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. Verily,
all the matters at the end go to Allâh (for decision). (53)