Part 39 (1/2)

65. That Day shall We set a seal on their mouths. But their hands will That Day shall We set a seal on their mouths. But their hands will speak to us, and their feet bear witness, to all that they did.

66. If it had been our Will, We could surely have blotted out their If it had been our Will, We could surely have blotted out their eyes; then should they have run about groping for the Path, but how could they have seen?

67. And if it had been Our Will, We could have transformed them (to And if it had been Our Will, We could have transformed them (to remain) in their places; then should they have been unable to move about, nor could they have returned (after error).

68. If We grant long life to any, We cause him to be reversed in If We grant long life to any, We cause him to be reversed in nature: Will they not then understand?

69. We have not instructed the (Prophet) in Poetry, nor is it meet for We have not instructed the (Prophet) in Poetry, nor is it meet for him: this is no less than a Message and a Qur'an making things clear: 70. That it may give admonition to any (who are) alive, and that the That it may give admonition to any (who are) alive, and that the charge may be proved against those who reject (Truth).

71. See they not that it is We Who have created for them - among See they not that it is We Who have created for them - among the things which Our hands have fas.h.i.+oned - cattle, which are under their dominion?-72. And that We have subjected them to their (use)? of them some And that We have subjected them to their (use)? of them some do carry them and some they eat: 73. And they have (other) profits from them (besides), and they get And they have (other) profits from them (besides), and they get (milk) to drink. Will they not then be grateful?

74. Yet they take (for wors.h.i.+p) G.o.ds other than Allah, (hoping) that Yet they take (for wors.h.i.+p) G.o.ds other than Allah, (hoping) that they might be helped!

75. They have not the power to help them: but they will be brought They have not the power to help them: but they will be brought up (before Our Judgment-seat) as a troop (to be condemned).

76. Let not their speech, then, grieve thee. Verily We know what they Let not their speech, then, grieve thee. Verily We know what they hide as well as what they disclose.

77. Doth not man see that it is We Who created him from sperm? yet Doth not man see that it is We Who created him from sperm? yet behold! he (stands forth) as an open adversary!

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78. And he makes comparisons for Us, and forgets his own (origin And he makes comparisons for Us, and forgets his own (origin and) Creation: He says, ”Who can give life to (dry) bones and decomposed ones (at that)?”

79. Say, ”He will give them life Who created them for the first time! Say, ”He will give them life Who created them for the first time!

for He is Well-versed in every kind of creation!-80. ”The same Who produces for you fire out of the green tree, when ”The same Who produces for you fire out of the green tree, when behold! ye kindle therewith (your own fires)!

81. ”Is not He Who created the heavens and the earth able to create ”Is not He Who created the heavens and the earth able to create the like thereof?” - Yea, indeed! for He is the Creator Supreme, of skill and knowledge (infinite)!

82. Verily, when He intends a thing, His Command is, ”be”, and it is! Verily, when He intends a thing, His Command is, ”be”, and it is!

83. So glory to Him in Whose hands is the dominion of all things: and So glory to Him in Whose hands is the dominion of all things: and to Him will ye be all brought back.

Surah 37. Those Who Set The Ranks, Drawn Up In Ranks

1. By those who range themselves in ranks, By those who range themselves in ranks, 2. And so are strong in repelling (evil), And so are strong in repelling (evil), 3. And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah.! And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah.!

4. Verily, verily, your Allah is one!- Verily, verily, your Allah is one!-5. Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!

6. We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars,-7. (For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil (For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits, 8. (So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted (So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted a.s.sembly but be cast away from every side, 9. Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty, Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty, 10. Except such as s.n.a.t.c.h away something by stealth, and they are Except such as s.n.a.t.c.h away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.

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11. Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!

12. Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule, Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule, 13. And, when they are admonished, pay no heed,- And, when they are admonished, pay no heed,-14. And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery, And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery, 15. And say, ”This is nothing but evident sorcery! And say, ”This is nothing but evident sorcery!

16. ”What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) ”What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again) 17. ”And also our fathers of old?” ”And also our fathers of old?”

18. Say thou: ”Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of Say thou: ”Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil).”

19. Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!

20. They will say, ”Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!” They will say, ”Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!”

21. (A voice will say,) ”This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (A voice will say,) ”This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!”

22. ”Bring ye up”, it shall be said, ”The wrong-doers and their wives, ”Bring ye up”, it shall be said, ”The wrong-doers and their wives, and the things they wors.h.i.+pped-23. ”Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire! ”Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!

24. ”But stop them, for they must be asked: ”But stop them, for they must be asked: 25. ”'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'” ”'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'”

26. Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment); Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment); 27. And they will turn to one another, and question one another. And they will turn to one another, and question one another.

28. They will say: ”It was ye who used to come to us from the right They will say: ”It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!”

29. They will reply: ”Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith! They will reply: ”Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!

30. ”Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a ”Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!

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31. ”So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord ”So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).

32. ”We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray.” ”We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray.”

33. Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty. Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.

34. Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners. Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.

35. For they, when they were told that there is no G.o.d except Allah, For they, when they were told that there is no G.o.d except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride, 36. And say: ”What! shall we give up our G.o.ds for the sake of a Poet And say: ”What! shall we give up our G.o.ds for the sake of a Poet possessed?”

37. Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the apostles (before him).

38. Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty;- Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty;-39. But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought;-40. But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah,- But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah,-41. For them is a Sustenance determined, For them is a Sustenance determined, 42. Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity, Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity, 43. In Gardens of Felicity, In Gardens of Felicity, 44. Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity): Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity): 45. Round will be pa.s.sed to them a Cup from a clear-flowing Round will be pa.s.sed to them a Cup from a clear-flowing fountain, 46. Crystal-white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof), Crystal-white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof), 47. Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom. Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

48. And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).

49. As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded. As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.

50. Then they will turn to one another and question one another. Then they will turn to one another and question one another.

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51. One of them will start the talk and say: ”I had an intimate One of them will start the talk and say: ”I had an intimate companion (on the earth), 52. ”Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear ”Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?

53. ”'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed ”'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'”

54. (A voice) said: ”Would ye like to look down?” (A voice) said: ”Would ye like to look down?”