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Qad aflahal mu'minoon

Translation

The believers have attained true success:

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Allazeena hum fee Salaatihim khaashi'oon

Translation

those who humble themselves in their prayers,

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Wallazeena hum 'anillaghwimu'ridoon

Translation

and those who turn away from all that is vain,

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Wallazeena hum liz Zakaati faa'iloon

Translation

and those who give zakah[1],

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Wallazeena hum lifuroo jihim haafizoon

Translation

and those who guard their sexual desires[2],

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Illaa 'alaaa azwaajihim aw maa malakat aimaanuhum fa innahum ghairu maloomeen

Translation

except with their wives or slave women they may own, for then they are free of blame.

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Famanib taghaa waraaa'a zaalika fa ulaaa'ika humul 'aadoon

Translation

But whoever seeks anything beyond that, it is they who are the transgressors.

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Wallazeena hum li amaanaatihim wa 'ahdihim raa'oon

Translation

And those who are faithful to their trusts and pledges,

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Wallazeena hum 'alaa Salawaatihim yuhaafizoon

Translation

and those who properly observe their prayers.

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Ulaaa'ika humul waarisoon

Translation

Such will be the inheritors,

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Allazeena yarisoonal Firdawsa hum feehaa khaalidoon

Translation

who will inherit Paradise[3]; they will abide therein forever.

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Wa laqad khalaqnal insaana min sulaalatim minteen

Translation

We created man[4] from an extract of clay,

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Summa ja'alnaahu nutfatan fee qaraarim makeen

Translation

then We placed him as a sperm-drop[5] in a safe place,

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Summa khalaqnan nutfata 'alaqatan fakhalaqnal 'alaqata mudghatan fakhalaq nal mudghata 'izaaman fakasawnal 'izaama lahman summa anshaanaahu khalqan aakhar; fatabaarakal laahu ahsanul khaaliqeen

Translation

then We made the sperm drop into a clinging clot, then We made the clinging clot into a lump, then We made the lump into bones, and We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We developed it into another creation[6]. So Blessed is Allah, the Best of Creators.

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Summa innakum ba'da zaalika la maiyitoon

Translation

Then after that you will surely die,

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Summa innakum Yawmal Qiyaamati tub'asoon

Translation

then on the Day of Resurrection, you will surely be resurrected.

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Wa laqad khalaqnaa fawqakum sab'a taraaa'iqa wa maa kunnaa 'anil khalqi ghaafileen

Translation

We have created above you seven levels [of heaven], and We have never been unaware of Our creation.

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Wa anzalnaa minas samaaa'i maaa'am biqadarin fa-askannaahu fil ardi wa innaa 'alaa zahaabim bihee laqaa diroon

Translation

We send down water from the sky in due measure and cause it to stay in the earth, and We are surely able to take it away.

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Fa anshaanaa lakum bihee Jannaatim min nakheelinw wa a'naab; lakum feehaa fawaakihu kaseeratunw wa minhaa taakuloon

Translation

With this [water] We produce for you gardens of palm trees and grapevines, in which there are many fruits from which you eat,

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Wa shajaratan takhruju min Toori Sainaaa'a tambutu bidduhni wa sibghil lil aakileen

Translation

and [olive] tree that grows at Mount Sinai, producing oil and condiments for those who eat.

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Wa inna lakum fil an'aami la'ibrah; nusqeekum mimmaa fee butoonihaa wa lakum feehaa manaafi'u kaseeratunw wa minhaa taakuloon

Translation

And there is certainly a lesson for you in livestock animals. We provide you with a drink out of what they have in their bellies, and for you there are many benefits in them, and from their [meat] you eat,

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Wa 'alaihaa wa'alal fulki tuhmaloon (section 1)

Translation

and on them and on boats you are carried.

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Wa laqad arsalnaa Noohan ilaa qawmihee faqaala yaa qawmi'budul laaha maa lakum min ilahin ghairuhoo afalaa tattaqoon

Translation

We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship Allah; you have no god other than Him. Will you not then fear Him?”

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Faqaalal mala'ul lazeena kafaroo min qawmihee maa haazaaa illaa basharum mislukum yureedu ai yatafaddala 'alaikum wa law shaaa'al laahu la anzala malaaa'ikatam maa sami'naa bihaazaa feee aabaaa'inal awwaleen

Translation

The disbelieving chiefs of his people said, “This is only a man like yourselves who wants to be superior to you. If Allah had willed, He could have sent down angels. We have not heard such a thing from our forefathers.

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In huwa illaa rajulum bihee jinnatun fatarabbasoo bihee hatta heen

Translation

He is just a madman, so bear with him for a while[7].”

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Qaala Rabbin surnee bimaa kazzaboon

Translation

Noah said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”

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Fa awhainaaa ilaihi anis na'il fulka bi a'yuninaa wa wahyinaa fa izaa jaaa'a amrunaa wa faarat tannooru fasluk feehaa min kullin zawjainis naini wa ahlaka illaa man sabaqa 'alaihil qawlu minhum walaa tukhaatibnee fil lazeena zalamooo innaahum mughraqoon

Translation

So We inspired him [saying], “Make the Ark under Our Eyes and according to Our directions. Then when Our command comes and the oven bursts with water[8], take on board a pair of each species and your family, except those against whom the decree has already been passed. And do not plead with Me concerning those who have done wrong, for they will surely be drowned.”

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Fa izas tawaita anta wa mam ma'aka 'alal fulki faqulil hamdu lillaahil lazee najjaanaa minal qawmiz zalimeen

Translation

Then when you and those who are with you have embarked on the Ark, say, “All praise is for Allah, Who saved us from the wrongdoing people.”

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Wa qur Rabbi anzilnee munzalam mubaarakanw wa Anta khairul munzileen

Translation

And say: “My Lord, make my landing a blessed landing, for You provide the best landing’”.

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Inna fee zaalika la Aayaatinw wa in kunnaa lamubtaleen

Translation

Indeed, there are signs in this, and We always put people to the test.

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Summaa anshaana mim ba'dihim qarnan aakhareen

Translation

Then We raised up after them another generation[9],

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Fa arsalnaa feehim Rasoolam minhum ani'budul laaha maa lakum min ilaahin ghairuhoo afalaa tattaqoon (section 2)

Translation

and We sent to them a messenger[10] from among themselves [saying], “Worship Allah; you have no god other than Him. Will you not then fear Him?”

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Wa qaalal mala-u min qawmihil lazeena kafaroo wa kazzaboo bi liqaaa'il Aakhirati wa atrafnaahum fil hayaatid dunyaa maa haazaaa illaa basharum mislukum yaakulu mimmaa taakuloona minhu wa yashrabu mimmaa tashraboon

Translation

But the chiefs of his people who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, and whom We had made affluent in the life of this world, said, “He is no more than a man like yourselves; he eats what you eat and drinks what you drink.

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Wa la'in at'atum basharam mislakum innakum izal lakhaasiroon

Translation

If you obey a man like yourselves, you will surely be losers.

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A-Ya'idukum annakum izaa mittum wa kuntum turaabanw wa izaaman annakum mukhrajoon

Translation

Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones, you will be brought forth?

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Haihaata haihaata limaa too'adoon

Translation

Far-fetched, utterly far-fetched is what you are promised![11]

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In hiya illaa hayaatunad dunyaa namootu wa nahyaa wa maa nahnu bimab'ooseen

Translation

There is nothing except our life in this world; we die, others are born, and none will be resurrected.

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In huwa illaa rajulunif taraa 'alal laahi kazibanw wa maa nahnuu lahoo bimu'mineen

Translation

He is no more than a man who has fabricated lies about Allah, and we will never believe in him.”

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Qaala Rabbin surnee bimaa kazzaboon

Translation

Noah said, “My Lord, help me for they have rejected me.”

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Qaala 'ammaa qaleelil la yusbihunna naadimeen

Translation

Allah said, “In a little while they will surely be regretful.”

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Fa akhazat humus saihatu bilhaqqi faja'alnaahum ghusaaa'aa; fabu'dal lilqaw miz zaalimeen

Translation

So the huge blast[12] overtook them in all justice, and We swept them away like scum[13]. So away with the wrongdoing people!

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Summa anshaanaa mim ba'dihim quroonan aakhareen

Translation

Then We raised after them other generations.

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Maa tasbiqu min ummatin ajalahaa wa maa yastaakhiroon

Translation

No nation can bring its appointed time forward, nor can it delay it.

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Summa arsalnaa Rusulanaa tatraa kulla maa jaaa'a ummatar Rasooluhaa kazzabooh; fa atba'naa ba'dahum ba'danw wa ja'alnaahum ahaadees; fabu'dal liqawmil laa yu'minoon

Translation

Then We sent Our messengers in succession: every time a messenger came to his people, they rejected him. So We destroyed them, one after the others, and made them mere tales[14]. Away with the people who refuse to believe[15]!

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Summa arsalnaa Moosaa wa akhaahu Haaroona bi Aayaatinaa wa sultaanim mubeen

Translation

Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our signs[16] and compelling proof[17]

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Ilaa Fir'awna wa mala'ihee fastakbaroo wa kaanoo qawman 'aaleen

Translation

to Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they showed arrogance and were haughty people.

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Faqaaloo annu'minu libasharaini mislinaa wa qawmuhumaa lanaa 'aabidoon

Translation

They said, “Should we believe in two men like ourselves when their people are our slaves?”

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Fakazzaboohumaa fakaanoo minal muhlakeen

Translation

So they rejected them both and were among those who were destroyed.

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Wa laqad aatainaa Moosal Kitaaba la'allahum yahtadoon

Translation

We gave Moses the Scripture so that they[18] might be guided.

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Wa ja'alnab na Maryama wa ummahooo aayatannw wa aawainaahumaaa ilaa rabwatin zaati qaraarinw wa ma'een (section 3)

Translation

We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign[19] and sheltered them on a hillside – a place of rest and a flowing stream[20].

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Yaaa aiyuhar Rusulu kuloo minat taiyibaati wa'maloo saalihan innee bimaa ta'maloona 'Aleem

Translation

O messengers[21], eat from the lawful things[22] and act righteously, for I am All-Knowing of what you do.

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Wa inna haaziheee ummatukum ummatanw waahidatanw wa Ana Rabbukum fattaqoon

Translation

Indeed, this religion of yours is one religion[23], and I am your Lord, so fear Me.

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Fataqatta'ooo amrahum bainahum zuburaa; kullu hizbim bimaa ladaihim farihoon

Translation

But people split up their religion into factions, each faction rejoicing in what it has[24].

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Fazarhum fee ghamratihim hattaa heen

Translation

So leave them in their heedlessness for a while.

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A-yahsaboona annnamaa numidduhum bihee mimmaalinw wa baneen

Translation

Do they think that what We give them wealth and children,

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Nusaari'u lahum fil khairaat; bal laa yash'uroon

Translation

that We hasten to them all that is good? No, but they do not perceive it[25].

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Innal lazeena hum min khashyati Rabbihim mushfiqoon

Translation

Those who are in awe for fear of their Lord[26],

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Wallazeena hum bi Aayaati Rabbihim yu'minoon

Translation

and those who believe in the verses of their Lord,

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Wallazeena hum bi Rabbihim laa yushrikoon

Translation

and those who do not associate partners with their Lord,

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Wallazeena yu'toona maaa aataw wa quloobuhum wajilatun annahum ilaa Rabbihim raaji'oon

Translation

and those who do whatever [good] they do with their hearts fearful[27], knowing that they will return to their Lord –

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Ulaaa'ika yusaari'oona fil khairaati wa hum lahaa saabiqoon

Translation

it is they who hasten to do good deeds, and they are foremost in them.

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Wa laa nukallifu nafsan illaa wus'ahaa wa ladainaa kitaabuny yantiqu bilhaqqi wa hum la yuzlamoon

Translation

We do not burden a soul more than what it can bear. We have a Record [of their deeds][28] that tells the truth, and none will be wronged[29].

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Bal quloobuhum fee ghamratim min haazaa wa lahum a'maalum min dooni zaalika hum lahaa 'aamiloon

Translation

But their hearts are oblivious to this[30], and they have other [evil] deeds that they are doing.

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Hattaaa izaaa akhaznaa mutrafeehim bil'azaabi izaa hum yaj'aroon

Translation

But as soon as We seize their affluent ones with punishment[31], they start crying for help.

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Laa taj'arul yawma innakum minnaa laa tunsaroon

Translation

“Do not cry for help today, for you will receive no help from Us.

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Qad kaanat Aayaatee tutlaa 'alaikum fakuntum 'alaaa a'qaabikum tankisoon

Translation

My verses were recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels,

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Mustakbireena bihee saamiran tahjuroon

Translation

feeling proud of this [Sacred House], spending night in evil talks [about the Qur’an].”

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Afalam yaddabbarrul qawla am jaaa'ahum maa lam yaati aabaaa'ahumul awwaleen

Translation

Have they not pondered the Words [of Allah], or has there come to them what did not come to their forefathers?

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Am lam ya'rifoo Rasoolahum fahum lahoo munkiroon

Translation

Or is it that they do not recognize their Messenger, so they deny him?

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Am yaqooloona bihee jinnnah; bal jaaa'ahum bilhaqqi wa aksaruhum lil haqqi kaarihoon

Translation

Or do they say, “There is madness in him?” Rather, he has come to them with the truth, but most of them are averse to the truth.

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Wa lawit taba'al haqqu ahwaaa'ahum lafasadatis samaawaatu wal ardu wa man feehinnn; bal atainaahum bizikrihim fahum 'an zikrihim mu'ridoon

Translation

Were the Truth to follow their desires, the heavens and earth, and all those who are therein would have been ruined. In fact, We have given them their Reminder, but they are averse to their Reminder.

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Am tas'aluhum kharjan fakharaaju Rabbika khairunw wa Huwa khairur raaziqeen

Translation

Or do you ask them for some reward[32]? But the reward of your Lord is best[33], and He is the Best of Providers.

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Wa innaka latad'oohum ilaa Siraatim Mustaqeem

Translation

Indeed, you are calling them to a straight path,

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Wa innnal lazeena laa yu'minoona bil Aakhirati 'anis siraati lanaakiboon

Translation

but those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deviating from that path.

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Wa law rahimnaahum wa kashafnaa maa bihim min durril lalajjoo fee tughyaanihim ya'mahoon

Translation

Even if We were to show them mercy and relieve their adversity[34], they would still persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.

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Wa laqad akhaznaahum bil'azaabi famastakaanoo li Rabbihim wa maa yatadarra'oon

Translation

We have already seized them with punishment, but they did not humble themselves to their Lord, nor did they supplicate in humility,

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Hattaaa izaa fatahnaa 'alaihim baaban zaa 'azaabin shadeedin izaa hum feehi mublisoon (section 4)

Translation

until when We open for them a gateway of severe punishment, they will be plunged into utter despair.

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Wa Huwal lazeee ansha a-lakumus sam'a wal absaara wal af'idah; qaleelam maa tashkuroon

Translation

It is He Who gave you hearing, sight and hearts. How little you give thanks[35]!

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Wa Huwal lazee zara akum fil ardi wa ilaihi tuhsharoon

Translation

And it is He Who spread you on earth, and to Him you will all be gathered.

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Wa Huwal lazee yuhyee wa yumeetu wa lahukh tilaaful laili wannahaar; afalaa ta'qiloon

Translation

It is He Who gives life and causes death, and to Him belongs the alternation of night and day[36]. Do you not understand?

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Bal qaaloo misla maa qaalal awwaloon

Translation

But[37] they say the like of what the earlier peoples said.

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Qaalooo 'a-izaa mitnaa wa kunnaa turaabanw wa 'izaaman 'a-innaa lamab 'oosoon

Translation

They say, “Is it that when we die and become dust and bones, will we really be resurrected[38]?

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Laqad wu'idnaa nahnu wa aabaaa'unaa haazaa min qablu in haazaaa illaaa asaateerul awwaleen

Translation

This is what we and our forefathers were promised before; this is nothing but ancient fables.”

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Qul limanil ardu wa man feehaaa in kuntum ta'lamoon

Translation

Say, “To whom belong the earth and all those who are on it, if you really know?”

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Sa-yaqooloona lillaah; qul afalaa tazakkkaroon

Translation

They will say, “To Allah.” Say, “Will you not then take heed?”

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Qul mar Rabbus samaawaatis sab'i wa Rabbul 'Arshil 'Azeem

Translation

Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Mighty Throne?”

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Sa yaqooloona lillaah; qul afalaa tattaqoon

Translation

They will say, “Allah.” Say, “Will you not then fear Him?”

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Qul mam bi yadihee malakootu kulli shai'inw wa Huwa yujeeru wa laa yujaaru 'alaihi in kuntum ta'lamoon

Translation

Say, “In Whose Hand is the dominion of all things – and He gives protection while none can protect against Him – if you really know?”

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Sa yaqooloona lillaah; qul fa annaa tus haroon

Translation

They will say, “Allah.” Say, “Then how can you be deluded?”

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Bal atainaahum bil haqqi wa innahum lakaaziboon

Translation

In fact, We brought them the truth, but they are certainly liars[39].

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Mat takhazal laahu minw waladinw wa maa kaana ma'ahoo min ilaah; izal lazahaba kullu ilaahim bimaa khalaqa wa la'alaa ba'duhum 'alaa ba'd; Subhaannal laahi 'ammaa yasifoon

Translation

Allah has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what he had created, and each would have tried to gain supremacy over the other[40]. Glory be to Allah far above what they ascribe to Him!

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'Aalimil Ghaibi wash shahhaadati fata'aalaa 'ammaa yushrikoon (section 5)

Translation

Knower of the unseen and the seen. Exalted is He far above what they associate with Him!

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Qur Rabbi immmaa turiyannee maa yoo'adoon

Translation

Say, “My Lord, if You show me what they[41] are warned of,

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Rabbi falaa taj'alnee fil qawmiz zaalimeen

Translation

my Lord, then do not include me among the wrongdoing people[42].”

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Wa innaa 'alaaa an nuriyaka maa na'iduhum laqaadiroon

Translation

We are surely able to show you that of which We have warned them.

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Idfa' billate hiya ahsanus saiyi'ah; nahnu a'lamu bimaa yasifoon

Translation

Repel evil with what is best; We know well what they claim[43].

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Wa qur Rabbi a'oozu bika min hamazaatish Shayaateen

Translation

And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the temptations of the devils.

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Wa a'oozu bika Rabbi ai-yahduroon

Translation

And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, that they even come near me.”

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Hattaaa izaa jaaa'a ahada humul mawtu qaala Rabbir ji'oon

Translation

Until when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back,

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La'alleee a'malu saalihan feemaa taraktu kallaa; innahaa kalimatun huwa qaaa'iluhaa wa minw waraaa'ihim barzakhun ilaa Yawmi yub'asoon

Translation

so that I may do righteous deeds in what I left behind.” No, it is only a word he utters. And behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected[44]

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Fa izaa nufikha fis Soori falaaa ansaaba bainahum yawma'izinw wa laa yatasaaa'aloon

Translation

When the Trumpet is blown[45], there will be no kinship ties between them on that Day, nor will they ask about one another[46].

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Faman saqulat mawaazee nuhoo fa ulaaa'ika humul muflihoon

Translation

So those whose scales [of good deeds] are heavy, it is they who will be successful.

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Wa man khaffat mawaa zeenuhoo fa ulaaa'ikal lazeena khasiroo 'anfusahum fee Jahannama khaalidoon

Translation

But those whose scales are light, they are the ones who have lost their souls, abiding in Hell forever.

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Talfahu wujoohahumun Naaru wa hum feehaa kaalihoon

Translation

The Fire will scorch their faces, leaving them disfigured[47].

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Alam takun Aayaatee tutlaa 'alaikum fakuntum bihaa tukazziboon

Translation

“Were not My verses recited to you, and you used to reject them?”

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Qaaloo Rabbanaa ghalabat 'alainaa shiqwatunaa wa kunnaa qawman daaalleen

Translation

They will say, “Our Lord, our misfortune overwhelmed us, and we were a people who went astray.

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Rabbanaa akhrijnaa minhaa fa in 'udnaa fa innaa zaalimoon

Translation

Our Lord, take us out of this; if we returned [to evil], we would certainly be wrongdoers.”

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Qaalakh sa'oo feehaa wa laa tukallimoon

Translation

Allah will say, “Stay therein despised and do not speak to Me[48].

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Innahoo kaana fareequm min 'ibaadee yaqooloona Rabbanaaa aamannaa faghfir lanaa warhamnaa wa Anta khairur raahimeen

Translation

There was a group of My slaves who used to pray, ‘Our Lord, we believe, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, and You are the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.’

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Fattakhaztumoohum sikhriyyan hattaaa ansawkum zikree wa kuntum minhum tadhakoon

Translation

But you took them in mockery until they made you forget My remembrance, and you used to laugh at them.

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Inee jazaituhumul Yawma bimaa sabarooo annahum humul faaa'izoon

Translation

I have rewarded them Today for their patience; it is they who are the successful.”

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Qaala kam labistum fil ardi 'adada sineen

Translation

He will say, “How many years did you stay on earth?”

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Qaaloo labisnaa yawman aw ba'da yawmin fas'alil 'aaaddeen

Translation

They will say, “We stayed for a day or part of a day; ask those who keep count.”[49]

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Qaala il labistum illaa qaleelal law annakum kuntum ta'lamoon

Translation

Allah will say, “You only stayed for a while, if only you had known[50].

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Afahasibtum annamaa khalaqnaakum 'abasanw wa annakum ilainaa laa turja'oon

Translation

Did you think that We created you with no purpose and that you would not be brought back to Us?”

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Fata'aalal laahul Malikul Haqq; laaa ilaaha illaa Huwa Rabbul 'Arshil Kareem

Translation

Exalted is Allah, the True Sovereign[51]! None has the right to be worshiped except Him, the Lord of the Honorable Throne.

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Wa mai yad'u ma'allaahi ilaahan aakhara laa burhaana lahoo bihee fa inna maa hisaabuhoo 'inda Rabbih; innahoo laa yuflihul kaafiroon

Translation

Whoever invokes another god besides Allah, for which he has no proof, his reckoning will be with his Lord[52]. Indeed, the disbelievers will never succeed.

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Wa qur Rabbigh fir warham wa Anta khairur raahimeen

Translation

Say, “My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and you are the Best of those who show mercy.”