AL HASYR
In the name of God, Most Gracious,
Most Merciful.
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Whatever is in the heavens and on earth, let it declare the
Praises and Glory of God: for He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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It is He Who got out the
Unbelievers among the People of the Book from their homes at the first
gathering (of the forces). Little did ye think that they would get out: And
they thought that their fortresses would defend them from God! But the (Wrath
of) God came to them from quarters from which they little expected (it), and
cast terror into their hearts, so that they destroyed their dwellings by their
own hands and the hands of the Believers, take warning, then, O ye with eyes
(to see)!
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And had it not been that God had decreed banishment for them,
He would certainly have punished them in this world: And in the Hereafter they
shall (certainly) have the Punishment of the Fire.
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That is because they resisted God and His Apostle: and if
any one resists God, verily God is severe in Punishment.
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Whether ye cut down (O ye Muslim!) The tender palm-trees, or ye left them
standing on their roots, it was by leave of God, and in order that He might
cover with shame the rebellious transgresses.
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What God has bestowed on His Apostle (and taken away) from
them - for this ye made no expedition with either cavalry or camelry: but God
gives power to His apostles over any He pleases: and God has power over all
things.
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What God has bestowed on His Apostle (and taken away) from
the people of the townships,- belongs to God,- to His
Apostle and to kindred and orphans, the needy and the wayfarer; In order that
it may not (merely) make a circuit between the wealthy among you. So take what
the Apostle assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from
you. And fear God; for God is strict in Punishment.
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(Some part is due) to the indigent Muhajirs, those who were
expelled from their homes and their property, while seeking Grace from God and
(His) Good Pleasure, and aiding God and His Apostle: such are indeed the
sincere ones:-
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But those who before them, had homes (in Medina) and had
adopted the Faith,- show their affection to such as came to them for refuge,
and entertain no desire in their hearts for things given to the (latter), but
give them preference over themselves, even though poverty was their (own lot).
And those saved from the covetousness of their own souls,-
they are the ones that achieve prosperity.
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And those who came after them say: "Our Lord! Forgive
us, and our brethren who came before us into the Faith, and leave not, in our
hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those who have believed. Our Lord!
Thou art indeed Full of Kindness, Most Merciful."
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Hast thou not observed the Hypocrites say to their
misbelieving brethren among the People of the Book? - "If ye are expelled,
we too will go out with you, and we will never hearken to any one in your
affair; and if ye are attacked (in fight) we will help you". But God is
witness that they are indeed liars.
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If they are expelled, never will they go out with them; and
if they are attacked (in fight), they will never help them; and if they do help
them, they will turn their backs; so they will receive no help.
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Of a truth ye are stronger (than they) because of the terror
in their hearts, (sent) by God. This is because they are men devoid of
understanding.
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They will not fight you (even) together, except in fortified
townships, or from behind walls. Strong is their fighting (spirit) amongst
themselves: thou wouldst think they were united, but their hearts are divided:
that is because they are a people devoid of wisdom.
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Like those who lately preceded them, they have tasted the
evil result of their conduct; and (in the Hereafter there is) for them a
grievous Penalty;-
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(Their allies deceived them), like the Evil One, when he
says to man, "Deny God": but when (man) denies God, (the Evil One)
says, "I am free of thee: I do fear God, the Lord of the Worlds!"
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The end of both will be that they will go into the Fire,
dwelling therein for ever. Such is the reward of the wrong-doers.
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O ye who believe! Fear God, and let every soul look to what
(provision) He has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear God: for God is
well-acquainted with (all) that ye do.
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And be ye not like those who forgot God; and He made them
forget their own souls! Such are the rebellious transgressors!
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Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the Companions
of the Garden: it is the Companions of the Garden, that
will achieve Felicity.
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Had We sent down this Qur'an on a
mountain, verily, thou wouldst have seen it humble itself and cleave asunder
for fear of God. Such are the similitudes which We
propound to men, that they may reflect.
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God is He, than Whom there is no other god;-
Who knows (all things) both secret and open; He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
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God is He, than Whom there is no other god;-
the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace (and Perfection), the Guardian
of Faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the
Supreme: Glory to God! (High is He) above the partners they attribute to Him.
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He is God, the Creator, the Evolver, the
Bestower of Forms (or Colours). To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names:
whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare His Praises and Glory:
and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.