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Sin. These are verses of the Qur-an--a Book that makes (things)
clear; |
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A
Guide; and Glad Tidings for the Believers-- |
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Those
who establish regular prayers and give in regular charity, and also
have (full)
assurance of the Hereafter. |
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As
to those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds
pleasing in their eyes; and so they wander about in distraction. |
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Such
are they for whom a grievous Penalty is (waiting):
and in the Hereafter theirs will be the greatest loss. |
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As
to you, the Qur-an is bestowed upon you from the presence of One Who
is Wise and All-Knowing. |
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Behold!
Moses said to his family: "I perceive a fire; soon will I bring
you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning brand
to light our fuel, that you may warm yourselves." |
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But
when he came to the (Fire),
a voice was heard: "Blessed are those in the Fire and those around:
and Glory to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds! |
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"O
Moses! Verily I am Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise!… |
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"Now
do you throw your rod!" But when he saw it moving (of
its own accord) as if it had
been a snake, he turned back in retreat, and retraced not his steps:
"O Moses" (it was
said) "fear not: truly,
in My presence, those called as messengers have no fear-- |
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"But
if any have done wrong and have thereafter substituted good to take
the place of evil, truly, I am Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. |
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"Now
put your hand into your bosom, and it will come forth white without
stain (or harm):
(these are)
among the nine Signs (you will
take) to Pharaoh and his people:
for they are a people rebellious in transgression. |
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But
when our Signs came to them, that should have opened their eyes, they
said: "This is sorcery manifest!" |
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And
they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance, though their
souls were convinced thereof: so see what was the end of those who
acted corruptly! |
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We
gave (in the past)
knowledge to David and Solomon: and they both said: "Praise be
to Allah, Who has favored us above many of His servants who believe!" |
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And
Solomon was David's heir. He said: "O you people! We have been
taught the speech of Birds, and on us has been bestowed (a
little) of all things: this
is indeed Grace manifest (from
Allah)." |
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And
before Solomon were marshalled his hosts--of Jinns and men and birds,
and they were all kept in order and ranks. |
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At
length, when they came to a (lowly)
valley of ants, one of the ants said: "O you ants, get into your
habitations, lest Solomon and his hosts crush you (under
foot) without knowing it." |
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So
he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: "O my Lord! So
order me that I may be grateful for Your favors, which You have bestowed
on me and on my parents, and that I may work the righteousness that
will please You: and admit me, by Your Grace, to the ranks of Your
righteous Servants." |
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And
he took a muster of the Birds; and he said: "Why is it I see
not the Hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees? |
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"I
will certainly punish him with a severe Penalty, or execute him, unless
he bring me a clear reason (for
absence)." |
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But
the Hoopoe tarried not far: he compassed (territory)
which you have not compassed, and I have come to you from Saba with
tidings true. |
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"I
found (there)
a woman ruling over them and provided with every requisite; and she
has a magnificent throne. |
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"I
found her and her people worshipping the sun besides Allah: Satan
has made their deeds seem pleasing in their eyes, and has kept them
away from the Path--so they receive no guidance-- |
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"(Kept
them away from the Path), that
they should not worship Allah, Who brings to light what is hidden
in the heavens and the earth, and knows what you hide and what you
reveal. |
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"Allah!--there
is no god but He!--Lord of the Throne Supreme!" |
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(Solomon)
said: "Soon shall we see whether you have told the truth or lied! |
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"Go
you, with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them: then draw back
from them, and (wait to)
see what answer they return"… |
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(The
Queen) said: "You chiefs!
Here is--delivered to me--a letter worthy of respect. |
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"It
is from Solomon, and is (as
follows): `In the name of Allah,
Most Gracious, Most Merciful: |
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