1. (Inevitable)
cometh (to pass) the Command of Allah. seek ye not then to hasten
it: Glory to Him, and far is He above having the partners they ascribe
unto Him!
2. He doth send down
His angels with inspiration of His Command, to such of His servants
as He pleaseth, (saying): "Warn (Man) that there is no god but I:
so do your duty unto Me."
3. He has created the
heavens and the earth for just ends: Far is He above having the
partners they ascribe to Him!
4. He has created man
from a sperm-drop; and behold this same (man) becomes an open disputer!
5. And cattle He has
created for you (men): from them ye derive warmth, and numerous
benefits, and of their (meat) ye eat.
6. And ye have a sense
of pride and beauty in them as ye drive them home in the evening,
and as ye lead them forth to pasture in the morning.
7. And they carry your
heavy loads to lands that ye could not (otherwise) reach except
with souls distressed: for your Lord is indeed Most Kind, Most Merciful,
8. And (He has created)
horses, mules, and donkeys, for you to ride and use for show; and
He has created (other) things of which ye have no knowledge.
9. And unto Allah leads
straight the Way, but there are ways that turn aside: if Allah had
willed, He could have guided all of you.
10. It is He who sends
down rain from the sky: from it ye drink, and out of it (grows)
the vegetation on which ye feed your cattle.
11. With it He produces
for you corn, olives, date-palms, grapes and every kind of fruit:
verily in this is a sign for those who give thought.
12. He has made subject
to you the Night and the Day; the sun and the moon; and the stars
are in subjection by His Command: verily in this are Signs for men
who are wise.
13. And the things on
this earth which He has multiplied in varying colours (and qualities):
verily in this is a sign for men who celebrate the praises of Allah
(in gratitude).
14. It is He Who has
made the sea subject, that ye may eat thereof flesh that is fresh
and tender, and that ye may extract therefrom ornaments to wear;
and thou seest the ships therein that plough the waves, that ye
may seek (thus) of the bounty of Allah and that ye may be grateful.
15. And He has set up
on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with
you; and rivers and roads; that ye may guide yourselves;
16. And marks and sign-posts;
and by the stars (men) guide themselves.
17. Is then He Who creates
like one that creates not? Will ye not receive admonition?
18. If ye would count
up the favours of Allah, never would ye be able to number them:
for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
19. And Allah doth know
what ye conceal, and what ye reveal.
20. Those whom they
invoke besides Allah create nothing and are themselves created.
21. (They are things)
dead, lifeless: nor do they know when they will be raised up.
22. Your Allah is one
Allah. as to those who believe not in the Hereafter, their hearts
refuse to know, and they are arrogant.
23. Undoubtedly Allah
doth know what they conceal, and what they reveal: verily He loveth
not the arrogant.
24. When it is said
to them, "What is it that your Lord has revealed?" they say, "Tales
of the ancients!"
25. Let them bear, on
the Day of Judgment, their own burdens in full, and also (something)
of the burdens of those without knowledge, whom they misled. Alas,
how grievous the burdens they will bear!
26. Those before them
did also plot (against Allah.s Way): but Allah took their structures
from their foundations, and the roof fell down on them from above;
and the Wrath seized them from directions they did not perceive.
27. Then, on the Day
of Judgment, He will cover them with shame, and say: "Where are
My 'partners' concerning whom ye used to dispute (with the godly)?"
Those endued with knowledge will say: "This Day, indeed, are the
Unbelievers covered with shame and misery,-
28. "(Namely) those
whose lives the angels take in a state of wrong-doing to their own
souls." Then would they offer submission (with the pretence), "We
did no evil (knowingly)." (The angels will reply), "Nay, but verily
Allah knoweth all that ye did;
29. "So enter the gates
of Hell, to dwell therein. Thus evil indeed is the abode of the
arrogant."
30. To the righteous
(when) it is said, "What is it that your Lord has revealed?" they
say, "All that is good." To those who do good, there is good in
this world, and the Home of the Hereafter is even better and excellent
indeed is the Home of the righteous,-
31. Gardens of Eternity
which they will enter: beneath them flow (pleasant) rivers: they
will have therein all that they wish: thus doth Allah reward the
righteous,-
32. (Namely) those whose
lives the angels take in a state of purity, saying (to them), "Peace
be on you; enter ye the Garden, because of (the good) which ye did
(in the world)."
33. Do the (ungodly)
wait until the angels come to them, or there comes the Command of
thy Lord (for their doom)? So did those who went before them. But
Allah wronged them not: nay, they wronged their own souls.
34. But the evil results
of their deeds overtook them, and that very (Wrath) at which they
had scoffed hemmed them in.
35. The worshippers
of false gods say: "If Allah had so willed, we should not have worshipped
aught but Him - neither we nor our fathers,- nor should we have
prescribed prohibitions other than His." So did those who went before
them. But what is the mission of apostles but to preach the Clear
Message?
36. For We assuredly
sent amongst every People an apostle, (with the Command), "Serve
Allah, and eschew Evil": of the People were some whom Allah guided,
and some on whom error became inevitably (established). So travel
through the earth, and see what was the end of those who denied
(the Truth).
37. If thou art anxious
for their guidance, yet Allah guideth not such as He leaves to stray,
and there is none to help them.
38. They swear their
strongest oaths by Allah, that Allah will not raise up those who
die: Nay, but it is a promise (binding) on Him in truth: but most
among mankind realise it not.
39. (They must be raised
up), in order that He may manifest to them the truth of that wherein
they differ, and that the rejecters of Truth may realise that they
had indeed (surrendered to) Falsehood.
40. For to anything
which We have willed, We but say the word, "Be", and it is.
41. To those who leave
their homes in the cause of Allah, after suffering oppression,-
We will assuredly give a goodly home in this world; but truly the
reward of the Hereafter will be greater. If they only realised (this)!
42. (They are) those
who persevere in patience, and put their trust on their Lord.
43. And before thee
also the apostles We sent were but men, to whom We granted inspiration:
if ye realise this not, ask of those who possess the Message.
44. (We sent them) with
Clear Signs and Books of dark prophecies; and We have sent down
unto thee (also) the Message; that thou mayest explain clearly to
men what is sent for them, and that they may give thought.
45. Do then those who
devise evil (plots) feel secure that Allah will not cause the earth
to swallow them up, or that the Wrath will not seize them from directions
they little perceive?-
46. Or that He may not
call them to account in the midst of their goings to and fro, without
a chance of their frustrating Him?-
47. Or that He may not
call them to account by a process of slow wastage - for thy Lord
is indeed full of kindness and mercy.
48. Do they not look
at Allah.s creation, (even) among (inanimate) things,- How their
(very) shadows turn round, from the right and the left, prostrating
themselves to Allah, and that in the humblest manner?
49. And to Allah doth
obeisance all that is in the heavens and on earth, whether moving
(living) creatures or the angels: for none are arrogant (before
their Lord).
50. They all revere
their Lord, high above them, and they do all that they are commanded.
51. Allah has said:
"Take not (for worship) two gods: for He is just One Allah. then
fear Me (and Me alone)."
52. To Him belongs whatever
is in the heavens and on earth, and to Him is duty due always: then
will ye fear other than Allah.
53. And ye have no good
thing but is from Allah. and moreover, when ye are touched by distress,
unto Him ye cry with groans;
54. Yet, when He removes
the distress from you, behold! some of you turn to other gods to
join with their Lord-
55. (As if) to show
their ingratitude for the favours we have bestowed on them! then
enjoy (your brief day): but soon will ye know (your folly)!
56. And they (even)
assign, to things they do not know, a portion out of that which
We have bestowed for their sustenance! By Allah, ye shall certainly
be called to account for your false inventions.
57. And they assign
daughters for Allah. - Glory be to Him! - and for themselves (sons,-
the issue) they desire!
58. When news is brought
to one of them, of (the birth of) a female (child), his face darkens,
and he is filled with inward grief!
59. With shame does
he hide himself from his people, because of the bad news he has
had! Shall he retain it on (sufferance and) contempt, or bury it
in the dust? Ah! what an evil (choice) they decide on?
60. To those who believe
not in the Hereafter, applies the similitude of evil: to Allah applies
the highest similitude: for He is the Exalted in Power, full of
Wisdom.
61. If Allah were to
punish men for their wrong-doing, He would not leave, on the (earth),
a single living creature: but He gives them respite for a stated
Term: When their Term expires, they would not be able to delay (the
punishment) for a single hour, just as they would not be able to
anticipate it (for a single hour).
62. They attribute to
Allah what they hate (for themselves), and their tongues assert
the falsehood that all good things are for themselves: without doubt
for them is the Fire, and they will be the first to be hastened
on into it!
63. By Allah, We (also)
sent (Our apostles) to Peoples before thee; but Satan made, (to
the wicked), their own acts seem alluring: He is also their patron
today, but they shall have a most grievous penalty.
64. And We sent down
the Book to thee for the express purpose, that thou shouldst make
clear to them those things in which they differ, and that it should
be a guide and a mercy to those who believe.
65. And Allah sends
down rain from the skies, and gives therewith life to the earth
after its death: verily in this is a Sign for those who listen.
66. And verily in cattle
(too) will ye find an instructive sign. From what is within their
bodies between excretions and blood, We produce, for your drink,
milk, pure and agreeable to those who drink it.
67. And from the fruit
of the date-palm and the vine, ye get out wholesome drink and food:
behold, in this also is a sign for those who are wise.
68. And thy Lord taught
the Bee to build its cells in hills, on trees, and in (men's) habitations;
69. Then to eat of all
the produce (of the earth), and find with skill the spacious paths
of its Lord: there issues from within their bodies a drink of varying
colours, wherein is healing for men: verily in this is a Sign for
those who give thought.
70. It is Allah who
creates you and takes your souls at death; and of you there are
some who are sent back to a feeble age, so that they know nothing
after having known (much): for Allah is All-Knowing, All-Powerful.
71. Allah has bestowed
His gifts of sustenance more freely on some of you than on others:
those more favoured are not going to throw back their gifts to those
whom their right hands possess, so as to be equal in that respect.
Will they then deny the favours of Allah.
72. And Allah has made
for you mates (and companions) of your own nature, and made for
you, out of them, sons and daughters and grandchildren, and provided
for you sustenance of the best: will they then believe in vain things,
and be ungrateful for Allah.s favours?-
73. And worship others
than Allah,- such as have no power of providing them, for sustenance,
with anything in heavens or earth, and cannot possibly have such
power?
74. Invent not similitudes
for Allah. for Allah knoweth, and ye know not.
75. Allah sets forth
the Parable (of two men: one) a slave under the dominion of another;
He has no power of any sort; and (the other) a man on whom We have
bestowed goodly favours from Ourselves, and he spends thereof (freely),
privately and publicly: are the two equal? (By no means;) praise
be to Allah. But most of them understand not.
76. Allah sets forth
(another) Parable of two men: one of them dumb, with no power of
any sort; a wearisome burden is he to his master; whichever way
be directs him, he brings no good: is such a man equal with one
who commands Justice, and is on a Straight Way?
77. To Allah belongeth
the Mystery of the heavens and the earth. And the Decision of the
Hour (of Judgment) is as the twingkling of an eye, or even quicker:
for Allah hath power over all things.
78. It is He Who brought
you forth from the wombs of your mothers when ye knew nothing; and
He gave you hearing and sight and intelligence and affections: that
ye may give thanks (to Allah..
79. Do they not look
at the birds, held poised in the midst of (the air and) the sky?
Nothing holds them up but (the power of) Allah. Verily in this are
signs for those who believe.
80. It is Allah Who
made your habitations homes of rest and quiet for you; and made
for you, out of the skins of animals, (tents for) dwellings, which
ye find so light (and handy) when ye travel and when ye stop (in
your travels); and out of their wool, and their soft fibres (between
wool and hair), and their hair, rich stuff and articles of convenience
(to serve you) for a time.
81. It is Allah Who
made out of the things He created, some things to give you shade;
of the hills He made some for your shelter; He made you garments
to protect you from heat, and coats of mail to protect you from
your (mutual) violence. Thus does He complete His favours on you,
that ye may bow to His Will (in Islam).
82. But if they turn
away, thy duty is only to preach the clear Message.
83. They recognise the
favours of Allah. then they deny them; and most of them are (creatures)
ungrateful.
84. One Day We shall
raise from all Peoples a Witness: then will no excuse be accepted
from Unbelievers, nor will they receive any favours.
85. When the wrong-doers
(actually) see the Penalty, then will it in no way be mitigated,
nor will they then receive respite.
86. When those who gave
partners to Allah will see their "partners", they will say: "Our
Lord! these are our 'partners,' those whom we used to invoke besides
Thee." But they will throw back their word at them (and say): "Indeed
ye are liars!"
87. That Day shall they
(openly) show (their) submission to Allah. and all their inventions
shall leave them in the lurch.
88. Those who reject
Allah and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah - for them will We
add Penalty to Penalty; for that they used to spread mischief.
89. One day We shall
raise from all Peoples a witness against them, from amongst themselves:
and We shall bring thee as a witness against these (thy people):
and We have sent down to thee the Book explaining all things, a
Guide, a Mercy, and Glad Tidings to Muslims.
90. Allah commands justice,
the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids
all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion: He instructs you,
that ye may receive admonition.
91. Fulfil the Covenant
of Allah when ye have entered into it, and break not your oaths
after ye have confirmed them; indeed ye have made Allah your surety;
for Allah knoweth all that ye do.
92. And be not like
a woman who breaks into untwisted strands the yarn which she has
spun, after it has become strong. Nor take your oaths to practise
deception between yourselves, lest one party should be more numerous
than another: for Allah will test you by this; and on the Day of
Judgment He will certainly make clear to you (the truth of) that
wherein ye disagree.
93. If Allah so willed,
He could make you all one people: But He leaves straying whom He
pleases, and He guides whom He pleases: but ye shall certainly be
called to account for all your actions.
94. And take not your
oaths, to practise deception between yourselves, with the result
that someone's foot may slip after it was firmly planted, and ye
may have to taste the evil (consequences) of having hindered (men)
from the Path of Allah, and a Mighty Wrath descend on you.
95. Nor sell the covenant
of Allah for a miserable price: for with Allah is (a prize) far
better for you, if ye only knew.
96. What is with you
must vanish: what is with Allah will endure. And We will certainly
bestow, on those who patiently persevere, their reward according
to the best of their actions.
97. Whoever works righteousness,
man or woman, and has Faith, verily, to him will We give a new Life,
a life that is good and pure and We will bestow on such their reward
according to the best of their actions.
98. When thou dost read
the Qur'an, seek Allah.s protection from Satan the rejected one.
99. No authority has
he over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord.
100. His authority
is over those only, who take him as patron and who join partners
with Allah.
101. When We substitute
one revelation for another,- and Allah knows best what He reveals
(in stages),- they say, "Thou art but a forger": but most of them
understand not.
102. Say, the Holy
Spirit has brought the revelation from thy Lord in Truth, in order
to strengthen those who believe, and as a Guide and Glad Tidings
to Muslims.
103. We know indeed
that they say, "It is a man that teaches him." The tongue of him
they wickedly point to is notably foreign, while this is Arabic,
pure and clear.
104. Those who believe
not in the Signs of Allah,- Allah will not guide them, and theirs
will be a grievous Penalty.
105. It is those who
believe not in the Signs of Allah, that forge falsehood: it is they
who lie!
106. Any one who, after
accepting faith in Allah, utters Unbelief,- except under compulsion,
his heart remaining firm in Faith - but such as open their breast
to Unbelief, on them is Wrath from Allah, and theirs will be a dreadful
Penalty.
107. This because they
love the life of this world better than the Hereafter: and Allah
will not guide those who reject Faith.
108. Those are they
whose hearts, ears, and eyes Allah has sealed up, and they take
no heed.
109. Without doubt,
in the Hereafter they will perish.
110. But verily thy
Lord,- to those who leave their homes after trials and persecutions,-
and who thereafter strive and fight for the faith and patiently
persevere,- Thy Lord, after all this is oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
111. One Day every
soul will come up struggling for itself, and every soul will be
recompensed (fully) for all its actions, and none will be unjustly
dealt with.
112. Allah sets forth
a Parable: a city enjoying security and quiet, abundantly supplied
with sustenance from every place: Yet was it ungrateful for the
favours of Allah. so Allah made it taste of hunger and terror (in
extremes) (closing in on it) like a garment (from every side), because
of the (evil) which (its people) wrought.
113. And there came
to them an Messenger from among themselves, but they falsely rejected
him; so the Wrath seized them even in the midst of their iniquities.
114. So eat of the
sustenance which Allah has provided for you, lawful and good; and
be grateful for the favours of Allah, if it is He Whom ye serve.
115. He has only forbidden
you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and any (food)
over which the name of other than Allah has been invoked. But if
one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing
due limits,- then Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
116. But say not -
for any false thing that your tongues may put forth,- "This is lawful,
and this is forbidden," so as to ascribe false things to Allah.
For those who ascribe false things to Allah, will never prosper.
117. (In such falsehood)
is but a paltry profit; but they will have a most grievous Penalty.
118. To the Jews We
prohibited such things as We have mentioned to thee before: We did
them no wrong, but they were used to doing wrong to themselves.
119. But verily thy
Lord,- to those who do wrong in ignorance, but who thereafter repent
and make amends,- thy Lord, after all this, is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.
120. Abraham was indeed
a model, devoutly obedient to Allah, (and) true in Faith, and he
joined not gods with Allah.
121. He showed his
gratitude for the favours of Allah, who chose him, and guided him
to a Straight Way.
122. And We gave him
Good in this world, and he will be, in the Hereafter, in the ranks
of the Righteous.
123. So We have taught
thee the inspired (Message), "Follow the ways of Abraham the True
in Faith, and he joined not gods with Allah."
124. The Sabbath was
only made (strict) for those who disagreed (as to its observance);
But Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment, as to
their differences.
125. Invite (all) to
the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue
with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord
knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.
126. And if ye do catch
them out, catch them out no worse than they catch you out: But if
ye show patience, that is indeed the best (course) for those who
are patient.
127. And do thou be
patient, for thy patience is but from Allah. nor grieve over them:
and distress not thyself because of their plots.
128. For Allah is with
those who restrain themselves, and those who do good.
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