Part 28 (1/2)

56. On that Day of Dominion will be that of Allah. He will judge On that Day of Dominion will be that of Allah. He will judge between them: so those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in Gardens of Delight.

57. And for those who reject Faith and deny our Signs, there will be a And for those who reject Faith and deny our Signs, there will be a humiliating Punishment.

58. Those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah, and are then Those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah, and are then slain or die,-On them will Allah bestow verily a goodly Provision: Truly Allah is He Who bestows the best provision.

59. Verily He will admit them to a place with which they shall be well Verily He will admit them to a place with which they shall be well pleased: for Allah is All-Knowing, Most Forbearing.

60. That (is so). And if one has retaliated to no greater extent than That (is so). And if one has retaliated to no greater extent than the injury he received, and is again set upon inordinately, Allah will help him: for Allah is One that blots out (sins) and forgives (again and again).

61. That is because Allah merges night into day, and He merges day That is because Allah merges night into day, and He merges day into night, and verily it is Allah Who hears and sees (all things).

62. That is because Allah - He is the Reality; and those besides Him That is because Allah - He is the Reality; and those besides Him whom they invoke,-they are but vain Falsehood: verily Allah is He, Most High, Most Great.

63. Seest thou not that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and Seest thou not that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and forthwith the earth becomes clothed with green? for Allah is He Who understands the finest mysteries, and is well-acquainted (with them).

64. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: for verily To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: for verily Allah,-He is free of all wants, Worthy of all Praise.

65. Seest thou not that Allah has made subject to you (men) all that Seest thou not that Allah has made subject to you (men) all that is on the earth, and the s.h.i.+ps that sail through the sea by His Command?

He withholds the sky (rain) from failing on the earth except by His leave: for Allah is Most Kind and Most Merciful to man.

66. It is He Who gave you life, will cause you to die, and will again It is He Who gave you life, will cause you to die, and will again give you life: Truly man is a most ungrateful creature!

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67. To every People have We appointed rites and ceremonies which To every People have We appointed rites and ceremonies which they must follow: let them not then dispute with thee on the matter, but do thou invite (them) to thy Lord: for thou art a.s.suredly on the Right Way.

68. If they do wrangle with thee, say, ”(Allah) knows best what it is If they do wrangle with thee, say, ”(Allah) knows best what it is ye are doing.”

69. ”(Allah) will judge between you on the Day of Judgment ”(Allah) will judge between you on the Day of Judgment concerning the matters in which ye differ.”

70. Knowest thou not that Allah knows all that is in heaven and on Knowest thou not that Allah knows all that is in heaven and on earth? Indeed it is all in a Record, and that is easy for Allah.

71. Yet they wors.h.i.+p, besides Allah, things for which no authority has Yet they wors.h.i.+p, besides Allah, things for which no authority has been sent down to them, and of which they have (really) no knowledge: for those that do wrong there is no helper.

72. When Our Clear Signs are rehea.r.s.ed to them, thou wilt notice a When Our Clear Signs are rehea.r.s.ed to them, thou wilt notice a denial on the faces of the Unbelievers! they nearly attack with violence those who rehea.r.s.e Our Signs to them. Say, ”Shall I tell you of something (far) worse than these Signs? It is the Fire (of h.e.l.l)! Allah has promised it to the Unbelievers! and evil is that destination!”

73. O men! Here is a parable set forth! listen to it! Those on whom, O men! Here is a parable set forth! listen to it! Those on whom, besides Allah, ye call, cannot create (even) a fly, if they all met together for the purpose! and if the fly should s.n.a.t.c.h away anything from them, they would have no power to release it from the fly. Feeble are those who pet.i.tion and those whom they pet.i.tion!

74. No just estimate have they made of Allah. for Allah is He Who is No just estimate have they made of Allah. for Allah is He Who is strong and able to Carry out His Will.

75. Allah chooses messengers from angels and from men for Allah is Allah chooses messengers from angels and from men for Allah is He Who hears and sees (all things).

76. He knows what is before them and what is behind them: and to He knows what is before them and what is behind them: and to Allah go back all questions (for decision).

77. O ye who believe! bow down, prostrate yourselves, and adore O ye who believe! bow down, prostrate yourselves, and adore your Lord; and do good; that ye may prosper.

78. And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive, (with sincerity and And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger may be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind! So [image]

establish regular Prayer, give regular Charity, and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector - the Best to protect and the Best to help!

Surah 23. The Believers

1. The believers must (eventually) win through,- The believers must (eventually) win through,-2. Those who humble themselves in their prayers; Those who humble themselves in their prayers; 3. Who avoid vain talk; Who avoid vain talk; 4. Who are active in deeds of charity; Who are active in deeds of charity; 5. Who abstain from s.e.x, Who abstain from s.e.x, 6. Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess,-for (in their case) they are free from blame, 7. But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors;- But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors;-8. Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants; Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants; 9. And who (strictly) guard their prayers;- And who (strictly) guard their prayers;-10. These will be the heirs, These will be the heirs, 11. Who will inherit Paradise: they will dwell therein (for ever). Who will inherit Paradise: they will dwell therein (for ever).

12. Man We did create from a quintessence (of clay); Man We did create from a quintessence (of clay); 13. Then We placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest, firmly Then We placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest, firmly fixed; 14. Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then we made out of that lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature. So blessed be Allah, the best to create!

15. After that, at length ye will die After that, at length ye will die 16. Again, on the Day of Judgment, will ye be raised up. Again, on the Day of Judgment, will ye be raised up.

17. And We have made, above you, seven tracts; and We are never And We have made, above you, seven tracts; and We are never unmindful of (our) Creation.

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18. And We send down water from the sky according to (due) And We send down water from the sky according to (due) measure, and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are able to drain it off (with ease).

19. With it We grow for you gardens of date-palms and vines: in With it We grow for you gardens of date-palms and vines: in them have ye abundant fruits: and of them ye eat (and have enjoyment),-20. Also a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, which produces oil, and Also a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, which produces oil, and relish for those who use it for food.

21. And in cattle (too) ye have an instructive example: from within And in cattle (too) ye have an instructive example: from within their bodies We produce (milk) for you to drink; there are, in them, (besides), numerous (other) benefits for you; and of their (meat) ye eat; 22. An on them, as well as in slips, ye side. An on them, as well as in slips, ye side.

23. (Further, We sent a long line of prophets for your instruction). We (Further, We sent a long line of prophets for your instruction). We sent Noah to his people: He said, ”O my people! wors.h.i.+p Allah. Ye have no other G.o.d but Him. Will ye not fear (Him)?”

24. The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said: ”He is no The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said: ”He is no more than a man like yourselves: his wish is to a.s.sert his superiority over you: if Allah had wished (to send messengers), He could have sent down angels; never did we hear such a thing (as he says), among our ancestors of old.”

25. (And some said): ”He is only a man possessed: wait (and have (And some said): ”He is only a man possessed: wait (and have patience) with him for a time.”

26. (Noah) said: ”O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse me of (Noah) said: ”O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse me of falsehood!”

27. So We inspired him (with this message): ”Construct the Ark So We inspired him (with this message): ”Construct the Ark within Our sight and under Our guidance: then when comes Our Command, and the fountains of the earth gush forth, take thou on board pairs of every species, male and female, and thy family-except those of them against whom the Word has already gone forth: And address Me not in favour of the wrong-doers; for they shall be drowned (in the Flood).

28. And when thou hast embarked on the Ark - thou and those with And when thou hast embarked on the Ark - thou and those with thee,-say: ”Praise be to Allah, Who has saved us from the people who do wrong.”

29. And say: ”O my Lord! enable me to disembark with thy blessing: And say: ”O my Lord! enable me to disembark with thy blessing: for Thou art the Best to enable (us) to disembark.”

30. Verily in this there are Signs (for men to understand); (thus) do Verily in this there are Signs (for men to understand); (thus) do We try (men).

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31. Then We raised after them another generation. Then We raised after them another generation.

32. And We sent to them an apostle from among themselves, And We sent to them an apostle from among themselves, (saying), ”Wors.h.i.+p Allah. ye have no other G.o.d but Him. Will ye not fear (Him)?”

33. And the chiefs of his people, who disbelieved and denied the And the chiefs of his people, who disbelieved and denied the Meeting in the Hereafter, and on whom We had bestowed the good things of this life, said: ”He is no more than a man like yourselves: he eats of that of which ye eat, and drinks of what ye drink.

34. ”If ye obey a man like yourselves, behold, it is certain ye will be ”If ye obey a man like yourselves, behold, it is certain ye will be lost.

35. ”Does he promise that when ye die and become dust and bones, ”Does he promise that when ye die and become dust and bones, ye shall be brought forth (again)?

36. ”Far, very far is that which ye are promised! ”Far, very far is that which ye are promised!