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Alif
Lam Ra. (This is)
a Book with verses basic or fundamental (of
established meaning)-- further
explained in detail-- from One Who is Wise and Well-Acquainted (with
all things): |
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(It
teaches) that you should worship
none but Allah. (Say:)
"Verily I am (sent)
unto you from Him to warn and to bring glad tidings: |
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("And
to preach thus), 'Seek you the
forgiveness of your Lord, and turn to Him in repentance; that He may
grant you enjoyment, good (and
true), for a term appointed,
and bestow His abounding grace on all who abound in merit! But if
you turn away, then I fear for you the Penalty of a Great Day: |
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"'To
Allah is your return and He has power over all things.'" |
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Behold!
they fold up their hearts, that they may lie hid from Him! Ah! even
when they cover themselves with their garments, He knows what they
conceal, and what they reveal: for He knows well the (inmost
secrets) of the hearts. |
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There
is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance depends on Allah:
He knows the time and place of its temporary deposit: all is in a
clear Record. |
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He
it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days--and His Throne
was over the Waters--that He might try you, which of you is best in
conduct. But if you were to say to them, "You shall indeed be
raised up after death," the Unbelievers would be sure to say,
"This is nothing but obvious sorcery!" |
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If
We delay the Penalty for them for a definite term, they are sure to
say "What keeps it back?" Ah! on the day it (actually)
reaches them, nothing will turn it away from them, and they will be
completely encircled by that which they used to mock at! |
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If
We give human a taste of mercy from Ourselves, and then withdraw it
from him, behold! he is in despair and (falls
into) blasphemy. |
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But
if We give him a taste of (Our)
favors after adversity has touched him, He is sure to say, "All
evil has departed from me;" Behold! he falls into exultation
and pride. |
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Not
so do those who show patience and constancy, and work righteousness;
for them is forgiveness (of
sins) and a great reward. |
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Perchance
you may (feel the inclination)
to give up a part of what is revealed unto you, and your heart feels
straitened lest they say, "Why is not a treasure sent down unto
him or why does not an angel come down with him? But you are there
only to warn! It is Allah that arranges all affairs! |
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Or
they may say, "He forged it." Say, "Bring you then
ten Surahs forged, like unto it, and call (to
your aid) whomsoever you can,
other than Allah!--if you speak the truth! |
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(replete)
with the knowledge of Allah, and that there is no god but He! Will
you even then submit (to Islam)?" |
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Those
who desire the life of the Present and its glitter--to them We shall
pay (the price of)
their deeds therein--without diminution. |
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They
are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but the Fire:
vain are the designs they frame therein, and of no effect are the
deeds that they do! |
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Can
they be (like)
those who accept a Clear (Sign)
from their Lord, and whom a witness from Himself does teach, as did
the Book of Moses before it--a guide and a mercy? They believe therein;
but those of the Sects that reject it--the Fire will be their promised
meeting place. Be not then in doubt thereon: for it is the Truth from
your Lord: yet many among men do not believe! |
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Who
does more wrong than those who invent a lie against Allah? They will
be turned back to the presence of their Lord and the witnesses will
say, "These are the ones who lied against their Lord! Behold!
the Curse of Allah is on those who do wrong!-- |
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"Those
who would hinder (men)
from the path of Allah and would seek in it something crooked: these
were they who denied the Hereafter! |
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They
will in nowise frustrate (His
design) on earth, nor have they
protectors besides Allah! Their Penalty will be doubled! They lost
the power to hear, and they did not see! |
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They
are the ones who have lost their own souls: and the (fancies)
they invented have left them in the lurch! |
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Without
a doubt, these are the very ones who will lose most in the Hereafter! |
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But
those who believe and work righteousness, and humble themselves before
their Lord--they will be Companions of the Garden, to dwell therein
for aye! |
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These
two kinds (of men)
may be compared to the blind and deaf, and those who can see and hear
well. Are they equal when compared? Will you not then take heed? |
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We
sent Noah to his people (with
a mission): "I have come
to you with a Clear Warning: |
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"That
you serve none but Allah: verily I do fear for you the Penalty of
a Grievous Day." |
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But
the Chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said: "We see
(in)
you nothing but a human like ourselves: nor do we see that any follow
you but the meanest among us, in judgment immature: nor do we see
in you (all)
any merit above us: in fact we think you are liars! |
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He
said: "O my people! see you if (it
be that) I have a Clear Sign
from my Lord, and that He has sent Mercy unto me from His own Presence,
but that the Mercy has been obscured from your sight? Shall we compel
you to accept it when you are averse to it? |
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"And
O my People! I ask you for no wealth in return: my reward is from
none but Allah: but I will not drive away (in
contempt) those who believe:
for verily they are to meet their Lord, and you, I see, are the ignorant
ones! |
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"And
O my People! who would help me against Allah if I drove them away?
Will you not then take heed? |
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