AN NAML
In the name of God, Most Gracious,
Most Merciful.
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These are verses of the Qur'an,-a book that makes (things)
clear;
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A guide: and glad tidings for the believers,-
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Those who establish regular prayers and give in regular
charity, and also have (full) assurance of the hereafter.
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As to those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made
their deeds pleasing in their eyes; and so they wander about in distraction.
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Such are they for whom a grievous Penalty is (waiting); and
in the Hereafter theirs will be the greatest loss.
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As to thee, the Qur'an is bestowed upon thee from the
presence of one who is wise and all-knowing.
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Behold! Moses said to his family: "I perceive a fire;
soon will I bring you from there some information, or I will bring you a
burning brand to light our fuel, that ye may warn yourselves.
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But when he came to the (fire), a voice was heard:
"Blessed are those in the fire and those around: and glory to God, the
Lord of the worlds.
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"O Moses! verily, I am God, the exalted in might, the
wise!....
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"Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it
moving (of its own accord)as if it had been a snake, he turned back in retreat,
and retraced not his steps: "O Moses!" (it was said), "Fear not:
truly, in My presence, those called as apostles have no fear,-
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"But if any have done wrong and have thereafter
substituted good to take the place of evil, truly, I am Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.
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"Now put thy hand into thy bosom, and it will come
forth white without stain (or harm): (these are) among the nine Signs (thou
wilt take) to Pharaoh and his people: for they are a people rebellious in
transgression."
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But when Our Signs came to them, that should have opened
their eyes, they said: "This is sorcery manifest!"
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And they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance,
though their souls were convinced thereof: so see what was the end of those who
acted corruptly!
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We gave (in the past) knowledge to David and Solomon: And
they both said: "Praise be to God, Who has favoured us above many of his
servants who believe!"
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And Solomon was David's heir. He said: "O ye people! We
have been taught the speech of birds, and on us has been bestowed (a little) of
all things: this is indeed Grace manifest (from God.)"
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And before Solomon were marshalled his hosts,- of Jinns and
men and birds, and they were all kept in order and ranks.
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At length, when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants, one
of the ants said: "O ye ants, get into your habitations, lest Solomon and
his hosts crush you (under foot) without knowing it."
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So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: "O my
Lord! so order me that I may be grateful for Thy favours, which thou hast
bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may work the righteousness that
will please Thee: And admit me, by Thy Grace, to the ranks of Thy righteous
Servants."
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And he took a muster of the Birds; and he said: "Why is
it I see not the Hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?
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"I will certainly punish him with a severe penalty, or
execute him, unless he bring me a clear reason (for absence)."
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But the Hoopoe tarried not far: he (came up and) said:
"I have compassed (territory) which thou hast not compassed, and I have
come to thee from
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"I found (there) a woman ruling over them and provided
with every requisite; and she has a magnificent throne.
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"I found her and her people worshipping the sun besides
God: Satan has made their deeds seem pleasing in their eyes, and has kept them
away from the Path,- so they receive no guidance,-
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"(Kept them away from the Path), that they should not
worship God, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth,
and knows what ye hide and what ye reveal.
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"God!- there is no god but He!- Lord of the Throne
Supreme!"
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(Solomon) said: "Soon shall we see whether thou hast
told the truth or lied!
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"Go thou, with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them:
then draw back from them, and (wait to) see what answer they return"...
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(The queen) said: "Ye chiefs! here is delivered to me -
a letter worthy of respect.
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"It is from Solomon, and is (as follows): 'In the name
of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:
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"'Be ye not arrogant against me, but come to me in
submission (to the true Religion).'"
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She said: "Ye chiefs! advise me in (this) my affair: no
affair have I decided except in your presence."
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They said: "We are endued with strength, and given to
vehement war: but the command is with thee; so consider what thou wilt
command."
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She said: "Kings, when they enter a country, despoil
it, and make the noblest of its people its meanest thus do they behave.
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"But I am going to send him a present, and (wait) to
see with what (answer) return (my) ambassadors."
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Now when (the embassy) came to Solomon, he said: "Will
ye give me abundance in wealth? But that which God has given me is better than
that which He has given you! Nay it is ye who rejoice in your gift!
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"Go back to them, and be sure we shall come to them
with such hosts as they will never be able to meet: We shall expel them from
there in disgrace, and they will feel humbled (indeed)."
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He said (to his own men): "Ye chiefs! which of you can
bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?"
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Said an 'Ifrit, of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee
before thou rise from thy council: indeed I have full strength for the purpose,
and may be trusted."
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Said one who had knowledge of the Book: "I will bring
it to thee within the twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it
placed firmly before him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord!- to
test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! and if any is grateful, truly his
gratitude is (a gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my Lord
is Free of all Needs, Supreme in Honour !"
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He said: "Transform her throne out of all recognition
by her: let us see whether she is guided (to the truth) or is one of those who
receive no guidance."
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So when she arrived, she was asked, "Is this thy
throne?" She said, "It was just like this; and knowledge was bestowed
on us in advance of this, and we have submitted to God (in Islam)."
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And he diverted her from the worship of others besides God:
for she was (sprung) of a people that had no faith.
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She was asked to enter the lofty Palace: but when she saw
it, she thought it was a lake of water, and she (tucked up her skirts),
uncovering her legs. He said: "This is but a palace paved smooth with
slabs of glass." She said: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul:
I do (now) submit (in Islam), with Solomon, to the Lord of the Worlds."
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We sent (aforetime), to the Thamud, their brother Salih,
saying, "Serve God": But behold, they became two factions quarrelling
with each other.
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He said: "O my people! why ask ye to hasten on the evil
in preference to the good? If only ye ask God for forgiveness, ye may hope to
receive mercy.
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They said: "Ill omen do we augur from thee and those
that are with thee". He said: "Your ill omen is with God; yea, ye are
a people under trial."
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There were in the city nine men of a family, who made
mischief in the land, and would not reform.
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They said: "Swear a mutual oath by God that we shall
make a secret night attack on him and his people, and that we shall then say to
his heir (when he seeks vengeance): 'We were not present at the slaughter of
his people, and we are positively telling the truth.'"
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They plotted and planned, but We too planned, even while
they perceived it not.
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Then see what was the end of their plot!- this, that We
destroyed them and their people, all (of them).
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Now such were their houses, - in utter ruin, - because they
practised wrong- doing. Verily in this is a Sign for people of knowledge.
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And We saved those who believed and practised righteousness.
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(We also sent) Lut (as an apostle): behold, He said to his
people, "Do ye do what is shameful though ye see (its iniquity)?
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Would ye really approach men in your lusts rather than
women? Nay, ye are a people (grossly) ignorant!
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But his people gave no other answer but this: they said,
"Drive out the followers of Lut from your city: these are indeed men who
want to be clean and pure!"
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But We saved him and his family, except his wife; her We
destined to be of those who lagged behind.
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And We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): and evil
was the shower on those who were admonished (but heeded not)!
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Say: Praise be to God, and Peace on his servants whom He has
chosen (for his Message). (Who) is better?- God or the false gods they
associate (with Him)?
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Or, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and Who sends
you down rain from the sky? Yea, with it We cause to grow well-planted orchards
full of beauty of delight: it is not in your power to cause the growth of the trees
in them. (Can there be another) god besides God? Nay, they are a people who
swerve from justice.
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Or, Who has made the earth firm to live in; made rivers in
its midst; set thereon mountains immovable; and made a separating bar between
the two bodies of flowing water? (can there be another) god besides God? Nay,
most of them know not.
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Or, Who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on
Him, and Who relieves its suffering, and makes you (mankind) inheritors of the
earth? (Can there be another) god besides God? Little it is that ye heed!
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Or, Who guides you through the depths of darkness on land
and sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His
Mercy? (Can there be another) god besides God?- High is God above what they
associate with Him!
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Or, Who originates creation, then repeats it, and who gives
you sustenance from heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god besides God?
Say, "Bring forth your argument, if ye are telling the truth!"
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Say: None in the heavens or on earth, except God, knows what
is hidden: nor can they perceive when they shall be raised up (for Judgment).
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Still less can their knowledge comprehend the Hereafter:
Nay, they are in doubt and uncertainty thereanent; nay, they are blind
thereunto!
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The Unbelievers say: "What! when we become dust,- we
and our fathers,- shall we really be raised (from the dead)?
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"It is true we were promised this,- we and our fathers
before (us): these are nothing but tales of the ancients."
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Say: "Go ye through the earth and see what has been the
end of those guilty (of sin)."
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But grieve not over them, nor distress thyself because of
their plots.
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They also say: "When will this promise (come to pass)? (Say)
if ye are truthful."
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Say: "It may be that some of the events which ye wish
to hasten on may be (close) in your pursuit!"
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But verily thy Lord is full of grace to mankind: Yet most of
them are ungrateful.
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And verily thy Lord knoweth all that their hearts do hide.
As well as all that they reveal.
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Nor is there aught of the unseen, in heaven or earth, but is
(recorded) in a clear record.
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Verily this Qur'an doth explain to the Children of Israel
most of the matters in which they disagree.
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And it certainly is a Guide and a Mercy to those who
believe.
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Verily thy Lord will decide between them by His Decree: and
He is Exalted in Might, All-Knowing.
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So put thy trust in God: for thou art on (the path of) manifest
Truth.
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Truly thou canst not cause the dead to listen, nor canst
thou cause the deaf to hear the call, (especially) when they turn back in
retreat.
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Nor canst thou be a guide to the blind, (to prevent them)
from straying: only those wilt thou get to listen who believe in Our Signs, and
they will bow in Islam.
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And when the Word is fulfilled against them (the unjust), we
shall produce from the earth a beast to (face) them: He will speak to them, for
that mankind did not believe with assurance in Our Signs.
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One day We shall gather together from every people a troop
of those who reject our Signs, and they shall be kept in ranks,-
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Until, when they come (before the Judgment-seat), (God) will
say: "Did ye reject My Signs, though ye comprehended them not in
knowledge, or what was it ye did?"
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And the Word will be fulfilled against them, because of
their wrong-doing, and they will be unable to speak (in plea).
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See they not that We have made the Night for them to rest in
and the Day to give them light? Verily in this are Signs for any people that
believe!
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And the Day that the Trumpet will be sounded - then will be
smitten with terror those who are in the heavens, and those who are on earth,
except such as God will please (to exempt): and all shall come to His
(Presence) as beings conscious of their lowliness.
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Thou seest the mountains and thinkest them firmly fixed: but
they shall pass away as the clouds pass away: (such is) the artistry of God,
who disposes of all things in perfect order: for he is well acquainted with all
that ye do.
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If any do good, good will (accrue) to them therefrom; and
they will be secure from terror that Day.
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And if any do evil, their faces will be thrown headlong into
the Fire: "Do ye receive a reward other than that which ye have earned by
your deeds?"
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For me, I have been commanded to serve the Lord of this
city, Him Who has sanctified it and to Whom (belong) all things: and I am
commanded to be of those who bow in Islam to God's Will,-
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And to rehearse the Qur'an: and if any accept guidance, they
do it for the good of their own souls, and if any stray, say: "I am only a
Warner".
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And say: "Praise be to God, Who will soon show you His
Signs, so that ye shall know them"; and thy Lord is not unmindful of all
that ye do.