Part 11
The ground (of complaint)
is only against those who are rich, and yet ask exemption[]. They are content
to be with (the women) who sit behind (at home) and Allâh has sealed up their
hearts (from all kinds of goodness and right guidance) so that they know not
(what they are losing). (93)
They (the hypocrites) will present their excuses to you (Muslims),
when you return to them. Say (O Muhammad SAW) "Present no excuses, we
shall not believe you. Allâh has already informed us of the news concerning
you. Allâh and His Messenger will observe your deeds. In the end you will be
brought back to the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen, then He (Allâh) will
inform you of what you used to do." [Tafsir At-Tabari]. (94) They will swear by
Allâh to you (Muslims) when you return to them, that you may turn away from
them. So turn away from them. Surely, they are Rijs [i.e. Najas[] (impure)
because of their evil deeds], and Hell is their dwelling place, - a recompense
for that which they used to earn. (95) They (the hypocrites) swear to you (Muslims)
that you may be pleased with them, but if you are pleased with them, certainly
Allâh is not pleased with the people who are Al-Fâsiqûn (rebellious,
disobedient to Allâh) (96) The bedouins are the worst in disbelief and hypocrisy,
and more likely to be in ignorance of the limits (Allâh's Commandments and His
Laws) which Allâh has revealed to His Messenger. And Allâh is All-Knower,
All-Wise. (97) And of the bedouins there are some who look upon what they spend
(in Allâh's Cause) as a fine and watch for calamities for you, on them be the
calamity of evil. And Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Knower. (98) And of the bedouins
there are some who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, and look upon what they
spend in Allâh's Cause as means of nearness to Allâh, and a cause of receiving
the Messenger's invocations. Indeed these (spendings in Allâh's Cause) are a
means of nearness for them. Allâh will admit them to His Mercy. Certainly Allâh
is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (99)
And the foremost to embrace Islâm of the Muhâjirûn (those who
migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah) and the Ansâr (the citizens of Al-Madinah
who helped and gave aid to the Muhâjirûn) and also those who followed them
exactly (in Faith). Allâh is well-pleased with them as they are well-pleased
with Him. He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow (
And as for those who put up a mosque by way of harm and disbelief,
and to disunite the believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against
Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) aforetime, they will indeed swear that
their intention is nothing but good. Allâh bears witness that they are
certainly liars. (107) Never stand you therein. Verily, the mosque whose foundation was
laid from the first day on piety is more worthy that you stand therein (to
pray). In it are men who love to clean and to purify themselves. And Allâh
loves those who make themselves clean and pure (i.e. who clean their private
parts with dust [which has the cleansing properties of soap) and water from
urine and stools, after answering the call of nature]. (108) Is it then he who
laid the foundation of his building on piety to Allâh and His Good Pleasure
better, or he who laid the foundation of his building on the brink of an
undetermined precipice ready to crumble down, so that it crumbled to pieces
with him into the Fire of Hell. And Allâh guides not the people who are the
Zâlimûn (cruel, violent, proud, polytheist and wrong-doer). (109) The building which
they built will never cease to be a cause of hypocrisy and doubt in their
hearts, unless their hearts are cut to pieces. (i.e. till they die). And Allâh
is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (110) Verily, Allâh has purchased of the believers
their lives and their properties for (the price) that theirs shall be the
(The believers whose lives Allâh has purchased are) those who trun
to Allâh in repentance (from polytheism and hypocrisy, etc.), who worship
(Him), who praise (Him), who fast (or go out in Allâh's Cause), who bow down
(in prayer), who prostrate themselves (in prayer), who enjoin (on people)
Al-Ma'rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all what Islâm has ordained) and forbid
(people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism of all kinds and all that
Islâm has forbidden), and who observe the limits set by Allâh (do all that
Allâh has ordained and abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which
Allâh has forbidden). And give glad tidings to the believers.[] (112) It is not (proper)
for the Prophet and those who believe to ask Allâh's Forgiveness for the
Mushrikûn (polytheists, idolaters, pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of
Allâh) even though they be of kin, after it has become clear to them that they
are the dwellers of the Fire (because they died in a state of disbelief). (113) And Ibrâhîm’s
(Abraham) invoking (of Allâh) for his father’s forgiveness was only because of
a promise he [Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] had made to him (his father). But when it
became clear to him [Ibrâhîm (Abraham)] that he (his father) is an enemy of
Allâh, he dissociated himself from him. Verily Ibrâhîm (Abraham) was Awwah (one
who invokes Allâh with humility, glorifies Him and remembers Him much) and was
forbearing. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî)[]. (114) And Allâh will never lead a people astray
after He has guided them until He makes clear to them as to what they should
avoid. Verily, Allâh is the All-Knower of everything.[] (115) Verily, Allâh! Unto
Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, He gives life and He
causes death. And besides Allâh you have neither any Walî (protector or
guardian) nor any helper. (116) Allâh has forgiven the Prophet (SAW), the
Muhajirûn (Muslim emigrants who left their homes and came to Al-Madinah) and
the Ansar (Muslims of Al-Madinah) who followed him (Muhammad SAW) in the time
of distress (Tabûk expedition), after the hearts of a party of them had nearly
deviated (from the Right Path), but He accepted their repentance. Certainly, He
is unto them full of Kindness, Most Merciful (117)
And (He did forgive also) the three [who did not join the Tabûk
expedition whose case was deferred (by the Prophet SAW)] (for Allâh’s Decision)
till for them the earth, vast as it is, was straitened and their ownselves were
straitened to them, and they perceived that there is no fleeing from Allâh, and
no refuge but with Him. Then, He forgave them (accepted their repentance), that
they might beg for His pardon [repent (unto Him)] Verily, Allâh is the One Who
forgives and accepts repentance, Most Merciful. (118) O you who believe! Be
afraid of Allâh, and be with those who are true (in words and deeds). (119) It was not becoming
of the people of Al-Madinah and the bedouins of the neighbourhood to remain
behind Allâh's Messenger (Muhammad SAW when fighting in Allâh's Cause) and (it
was not becoming of them) to prefer their own lives to his life. That is
because they suffer neither thirst nor fatigue, nor hunger in the Cause of
Allâh, nor they take any step to raise the anger of disbelievers nor inflict
any injury upon an enemy but is written to their credit as a deed of
righteousness. Surely, Allâh wastes not the reward of the Muhsinûn.[] (120) Nor do they spend
anything (in Allâh's Cause) - small or great - nor cross a valley, but is
written to their credit, that Allâh may recompense them with the best of what
they used to do (i.e. Allâh will reward their good deeds according to the
reward of their best deeds which they did in the most perfect manner).[] (121) And it is not
(proper) for the believers to go out to fight (Jihâd) all together. Of every
troop of them, a party only should go forth, that they (who are left behind)
may get instructions in (Islâmic) religion, and that they may warn their people
when they return to them, so that they may beware (of evil). (122)
O you who believe! Fight those of the disbelievers who are close
to you, and let them find harshness in you, and know that Allâh is with those
who are the Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2). (123) And whenever there
comes down a Sûrah (chapter from the Qur'ân), some of them (hypocrites) say:
"Which of you has had his Faith increased by it?" As for those who
believe, it has increased their Faith, and they rejoice. (124) But as for those in
whose hearts is a disease (of doubt, disbelief and hypocrisy), it will add
suspicion and doubt to their suspicion, disbelief and doubt, and they die while
they are disbelievers. (125) See they not that they are put in trail once or twice
every year (with different kinds of calamities, disease, famine)? Yet, they
turn not in repentance, nor do they learn a lesson (from it). (126) And whenever there
comes down a Sûrah (chapter from the Qur'ân), they look at one another
(saying): "Does any one see you?" Then they turn away. Allâh has
turned their hearts (from the light) because they are a people that understand
not. (127) Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from
amongst yourselves (i.e. whom you know well). It grieves him that you should
receive any injury or difficulty. He (Muhammad SAW) is anxious over you (to be
rightly guided, to repent to Allâh, and beg Him to pardon and forgive your
sins, in order that you may enter Paradise and be saved from the punishment of
the Hell-fire), for the believers (he SAW is) full of pity, kind, and merciful.
(128) But if they turn
away, say (O Muhammad SAW): "Allâh is sufficient for me. Lâ ilâha illa
Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), in Him I put my trust and He
is the Lord of the Mighty Throne."[] (129)
Yunus
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Alif-Lâm-Râ. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân,
and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. These are the Verses of the
Book (the Qur'ân) Al-Hakîm. (1) Is it wonder for mankind that We have sent
Our Revelation[] to a man from among themselves (i.e. Prophet Muhammad SAW)
(saying): "Warn mankind (of the coming torment in Hell), and give good
news to those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh and in His Prophet Muhammad
SAW) that they shall have with their Lord the rewards of their good
deeds?" (But) the disbelievers say: "This is indeed an evident
sorcerer (i.e. Prophet Muhammad SAW and the Qur'ân)! (2) Surely, your Lord is
Allâh Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and then rose over
(Istawâ) the Throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty), disposing the
affair of all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except after His
Leave. That is Allâh, your Lord; so worship Him (Alone). Then, will you not
remember? (3) To Him is the return of all of you. The Promise of Allâh is
true. It is He Who begins the creation and then will repeat it, that He may
reward with justice those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic
Monotheism) and did deeds of righteousness. But those who disbelieved will have
a drink of boiling fluids and painful torment because they used to disbelieve.
(4) It is He Who made the
sun a shining thing and the moon as a light and measured out for it stages,
that you might know the number of years and the reckoning. Allâh did not create
this but in truth. He explains the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.) in detail for people who have knowledge. (5) Verily, in the
alternation of the night and the day and in all that Allâh has created in the
heavens and the earth are Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) for those people who keep their duty to Allâh, and fear Him
much. (6)
Verily, those who hope not for their meeting with Us, but are
pleased and satisfied with the life of the present world, and those who are
heedless of Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations,
etc.), (7) Those, their abode will be the Fire, because of what they used
to earn. (8) Verily, those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, their
Lord will guide them through their Faith; under them will flow rivers in the
Gardens of Delight (
And when Our Clear Verses are recited unto them, those who hope
not for their meeting with Us, say: Bring us a Qur'ân other than this, or
change it."Say (O Muhammad SAW): "It is not for me to change it on my
own accord; I only follow that which is revealed unto me. Verily, I fear the
torment of the Great Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). if I were to disobey
my Lord." (15) Say (O Muhammad SAW): "If Allâh had so willed, I should not
have recited it to you nor would He have made it known to you. Verily, I have
stayed amongst you a life time before this. Have you then no sense?" (16) So who does more
wrong than he who forges a lie against Allâh or denies His Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)? Surely, the Mujrimûn
(criminals, sinners, disbelievers and polytheists) will never be successful! (17) And they worship
besides Allâh things that hurt them not, nor profit them, and they say:
"These are our intercessors with Allâh." Say: "Do you inform
Allâh of that which He knows not in the heavens and on the earth?"
Glorified and Exalted is He above all that which they associate as partners
(with Him)! (18) Mankind were but one community (i.e. on one religion - Islâmic
Monotheism), then they differed (later), and had not it been for a Word that
went forth before from your Lord, it would have been settled between them
regarding what they differed[] (19) And they say: "How is it that not a sign
is sent down on him from his Lord?" Say: "The unseen belongs to Allâh
Alone, so wait you, verily I am with you among those who wait (for Allâh's
Judgement)." (20)
And when We let mankind taste mercy after some adversity has
afflicted them, behold! they take to plotting against Our Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)! Say: "Allâh is more
Swift in planning!" Certainly, Our Messengers (angels) record all of that
which you plot.[] (21) He it is Who enables you to travel through land and sea,
till when you are in the ships and they sail with them with a favourable wind,
and they are glad therein, then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to them
from all sides, and they think that they are encircled therein, Then they
invoke Allâh, making their Faith pure for Him Alone, (saying): "If You
(Allâh) deliver us from this, we shall truly be of the grateful."[] (22) But when He deliveres
them, behold! they rebel (disobey Allâh) in the earth wrongfully. O mankind!
Your rebellion (disobedience to Allâh) is only against your ownselves, - a
brief enjoyment of this worldly life, then (in the end) unto Us is your return,
and We shall inform you that which you used to do. (23) Verily, the likeness
of (this) worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send down from the sky,
so by it arises the intermingled produce of the earth of which men and cattle
eat until when the earth is clad in its adornments and is beautified, and its
people think that they have all the powers of disposal over it, Our Command
reaches it by night or by day and We make it like a clean-mown harvest, as if
it had not flourished yesterday! Thus do We explain the Ayât (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, laws, etc.) in detail for the people who
reflect. (24) Allâh calls to the Home of peace (i.e.
For those who have done good is the best (reward, i.e.
Say: "Is there of your (Allâh's so-called) partners one that
originates the creation and then repeats it?" Say: "Allâh originates
the creation and then He repeats it. Then how are you deluded away (from the
truth)?" (34) Say: "Is there of your (Allâh's so-called) partners one
that guides to the truth?" Say: "It is Allâh Who guides to the truth.
Is then He, Who guides to the truth, more worthy to be followed, or he who
finds not guidance (himself) unless he is guided? Then, what is the matter with
you? How judge you?" (35) And most of them follow nothing but
conjecture. Certainly, conjecture can be of no avail against the truth. Surely,
Allâh is All-Aware of what they do. (36) And this Qur'ân is not such as could ever be
produced by other than Allâh (Lord of the heavens and the earth), but it is a
confirmation of (the revelation)[] which was before it [i.e. the Taurât
(Torah), and the Injeel (Gospel)], and a full explanation of the Book (i.e.
laws decreed for mankind) - wherein there is no doubt from the the Lord of the
'Alamîn (mankind, jinn,and all that exists). (37) Or do they say:
"He (Muhammad SAW) has forged it?" Say: "Bring then a Sûrah
(chapter) like unto it, and call upon whomsoever you can, besides Allâh, if you
are truthful!" (38) Nay, they have belied; the knowledge whereof they could
not comprehend and what has not yet been fulfilled (i.e. their punishment).
Thus those before them did belie. Then see what was the end of the Zâlimûn
(polytheists and wrong-doers)! (39) And of them there are some who believe
therein, and of them there are some who believe not therein, and your Lord is
All-Aware of the Mufsidûn (evil-doers, liars). (40) And if they belie
you, say: "For me are my deeds and for you are your deeds! You are
innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what you do!" (41) And among them are
some who listen to you, but can you make the deaf to hear,— even though they
apprehend not? (42)
And among them are some who look at you, but can you guide the
blind,— even though they see not? (43) Truly! Allâh wrongs not mankind in aught; but
mankind wrong themselves. (44) And on the Day when He shall gather
(resurrect) them together, (it will be) as if they had not stayed (in the life
of this world and graves) but an hour of a day. They will recognise each other.
Ruined indeed will be those who denied the meeting with Allâh, and were not
guided. (45) Whether We show you (in your lifetime, O Muhammad SAW) some of
what We promise them (the torment), - or We cause you to die, - still unto Us
is their return, and moreover Allâh is Witness over what they used to do. (46) And for every Ummah
(a community or a nation), there is a Messenger; when their Messenger comes,
the matter will be judged between them with justice, and they will not be
wronged. (47) And they say: "When will be this promise (the torment or
the Day of Resurrection), - if you speak the truth?" (48) Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"I have no power over any harm or profit to myself except what Allâh may
will. For every Ummah (a community or a nation), there is a term appointed;
when their term comes, neither can they delay it nor can they advance it an
hour (or a moment)." (Tafsir Al-Qurtubî). (49) Say: "Tell me, -
if His torment should come to you by night or by day, - which portion thereof
would the Mujrimûn (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals) hasten on
?" (50) Is it then, that when it has actually befallen, you will believe
in it? What! Now (you believe)? And you used (aforetime) to hasten it on!"
(51) Then it will be said
to them who wronged themselves: "Taste you the everlasting torment! Are
you recompensed (aught) save what you used to earn?" (52) And they ask you (O
Muhammad SAW) to inform them (saying): "Is it true (i.e. the torment and
the establishment of the Hour; - the Day of Resurrection)?" Say:
"Yes! By my Lord! It is the very truth! and you cannot escape it!" (53)
And if every person who had wronged (by disbelieving in Allâh and
by worshipping others besides Allâh), possessed all that is on earth, and
sought to ransom himself therewith (it will not be accepted), and they would
feel in their hearts regret when they see the torment, and they will be judged
with justice, and no wrong will be done unto them.[] (54) No doubt, surely, all
that is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allâh. No doubt, surely,
Allâh's Promise is true. But most of them know not. (55) It is He Who gives
life, and causes death, and to Him you (all) shall return. (56) O mankind! There has
come to you a good advice from your Lord (i.e. the Qur'an, enjoining all that
is good and forbidding all that is evil), and a healing for that (disease of
ignorance, doubt, hypocrisy and differences,) Which is in your breasts, - a
guidance and a mercy (explaining lawful and unlawful things) for the believers.
(57) Say: "In the
Bounty of Allâh, and in His Mercy (i.e. Islâm and the Qur'ân); -therein let
them rejoice." That is better than what (the wealth) they amass (58) Say (O Muhammad SAW
to these polytheists): "Tell me, what provision Allâh has sent down to
you! And you have made of it lawful and unlawful." Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"Has Allâh permitted you (to do so), or do you invent a lie against
Allâh?" (59) And what think those who invent lie against Allâh, on the Day of
Resurrection? [i.e. Do they think that they will be forgiven and excused! Nay,
they will have an eternal punishment in the Fire of Hell]. Truly, Allâh is full
of Bounty to mankind, but most of them are ungrateful (60) Nither you (O
Muhammad SAW) do any deed nor recite any portion of the Qur’ân, - nor you
(mankind) do any deed (good or evil), but We are Witness thereof, when you are
doing it. And nothing is hidden from your Lord (so much as) the weight of an
atom (or small ant) on the earth or in the heaven. Not what is less than that
or what is greater than that but is (written) in a Clear Record. (Tafsir
At-Tabarî). (61)
No doubt! Verily, the Auliyâ' of Allâh [i.e. those who believe in
the Oneness of Allâh and fear Allâh much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil
deeds which he has forbidden), and love Allâh much (perform all kinds of good
deeds which He has ordained)], no fear shall come upon them nor shall they
grieve[], - (62) Those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic
Monotheism), and used to fear Allâh much (by abstaining from evil deeds and
sins and by doing righteous deeds) (63) For them are glad tidings, in the life of the
present world[] (i.e. through a righteous dream seen by the person himself or
shown to others), and in the Hereafter. No change can there be in the Words of
Allâh, this is indeed the supreme success. (64) And let not their
speech grieve you (O Muhammad SAW), for all power and honour belong to Allâh.
He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower. (65) No doubt! Verily, to Allâh belongs
whosoever is in the heavens and whosoever is in the earth. And those who
worship and invoke others besides Allâh, in fact they follow not the (Allâh's
so-called) partners, they follow only a conjecture and they only invent lies. (66) He it is Who has appointed
for you the night that you may rest therein, and the day to make things visible
(to you). Verily, in this are Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) for a people who listen (i.e. those who think deeply). (67) They (Jews,
Christians and pagans) say: "Allâh has begotten a son (children)."
Glory is to Him! He is Rich (Free of all needs). His is all that is in the
heavens and all that is in the earth. No warrant you have for this. Do you say
against Allâh what you know not.[] (68) Say: "Verily, those who invent a lie
against Allâh will never be successful" - (69) (A brief) enjoyment
in this world! - and then unto Us will be their return, then We shall make them
taste the severest torment because they used to disbelieve [in Allâh, belie His
Messengers, deny and challenge His Ayât (proofs, signs, verses, etc.)]. (70)
And recite to them the news of Nûh (Noah). When he said to his
people: "O my people, if my stay (with you), and my reminding (you) of the
Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allâh is
hard on you, then I put my trust in Allâh. So devise your plot, you and your
partners, and let not your plot be in doubt for you. Then pass your sentence on
me and give me no respite. (71) "But if you turn away [from accepting my
doctrine of Islâmic Monotheism, i.e. to worship none but Allâh], then no reward
have I asked of you, my reward is only from Allâh, and I have been commanded to
be of the Muslims (those who submit to Allâh's Will)." (72) They denied him, but
We delivered him, and those with him in the ship, and We made them generations
replacing one after another, while We drowned those who belied Our Ayât
(proofs, evidences, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.). Then see what was the
end of those who were warned. (73) Then after him We sent Messengers to their
people, They brought them clear proofs, but they would not believe what they
had already rejected beforehand. Thus We seal the hearts of the transgressors
(those who disbelieve in the Oneness of Allâh and disobey Him). (74) Then after them We
sent Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs with
Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.). But
they behaved arrogantly and were Mujrimûn (disbelievers, sinners, polytheists,
criminals, etc.) folk. (75) So when came to them the truth from Us, they said:
"This is indeed clear magic." (76) Mûsa (Moses) said: "Say you
(this) about the truth when it has come to you? Is this magic? But the
magicians will never be successful." (77) They said: "Have
you come to us to turn us away from that (Faith) we found our fathers
following, - and that you two may have greatness in the land? We are not going
to believe you two!" (78)
And Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "Bring me every well-versed
sorcerer." (79) And when the sorcerers came, Mûsa (Moses) said to them:
"Cast down what you want to cast!" (80) Then when they had
cast down, Mûsa (Moses) said: "What you have brought is sorcery, Allâh
will surely make it of no effect. Verily, Allâh does not set right the work of
Al-Mufsidûn (the evil-doers, corrupters). (81) "And Allâh will
establish and make apparent the truth by His Words, however much the Mujrimûn
(criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners) may hate it." (82) But none believed in
Mûsa (Moses) except the offspring of his people, because of the fear of Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) and his chiefs, lest they should persecute them; and verily, Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) was an arrogant tyrant on the earth, he was indeed one of the Musrifûn
(polytheists, sinners and transgressors, those who give up the truth and follow
the evil, and commit all kinds of great sins). (83) And Mûsa (Moses)
said: "O my people! If you have believed in Allâh, then put your trust in
Him if you are Muslims (those who submit to Allâh's Will)." (84) They said: "In
Allâh we put our trust. Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the folk who are
Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doing) (i.e. do not make them overpower us) (85) "And save us by
Your Mercy from the disbelieving folk." (86) And We relealed to
Mûsa (Moses) and his brother (saying): "Provide dwellings for your people
in Egypt, and make your dwellings as places for your worship, and perform
As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and give glad tidings to the believers." (87) And Mûsa (Moses)
said: "Our Lord! You have indeed bestowed on Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his
chiefs splendour and wealth in the life of this world, our Lord! that they may
lead men astray from Your Path. Our Lord! Destroy their wealth, and harden
their hearts, so that they will not believe until they see the painful
torment." (88)
Allâh said: "Verily, the invocation of you both is accepted.
So you both keep to the
Was there any town (community) that believed (after seeing the
punishment), and its Faith (at that moment) saved it (from the punishment)?
(The answer is none,) - except the people of Yûnus (Jonah); when they believed,
We removed from them the torment of disgrace in the life of the (present)
world, and permitted them to enjoy for a while. (98) And had your Lord
willed, those on earth would have believed, all of them together. So, will you
(O Muhammad SAW) then compel mankind, until they become believers. (99) It is not for any
person to believe, except by the Leave of Allâh, and He will put the wrath on
those who are heedless. (100) Say: "Behold all that is in the heavens
and the earth," but neither Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.) nor warners benefit those who believe not. (101) Then do they wait for
(anything) save for (a destruction) like the days of the men who passed away
before them? Say: "Wait then, I am (too) with you among those who
wait." (102) Then (in the end) We save Our Messengers and those who believe!
Thus it is incumbent upon Us to save the believers. (103) Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"O you mankind! If you are in doubt as to my religion (Islâm), then (know
that) I will never worship those whom you worship, besides Allâh. But I worship
Allâh Who causes you to die, I am commanded to be one of the believers. (104) "And (it is
revealed to me): Direct your face (O Muhammad SAW) entirely towards the religion
Hanif (Islâmic Monotheism, i.e. to worship none but Allâh Alone), and never be
one of the Mushrikûn (those who ascribe partners to Allâh, polytheists,
idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, and those who worship others
along with Allâh). (105) "And invoke not besides Allâh, any that will neither
profit you, nor hurt you, but if (in case) you did so, you shall certainly be
one of the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers).[]" (106)
And if Allâh touches you with hurt, there is none who can remove
it but He; and if He intends any good for you, there is none who can repel His
Favour which He causes it to reach whomsoever of His slaves He wills. And He is
the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (107) Say: "O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the
Qur'ân and Prophet Muhammad SAW), has come to you from your Lord. So whosoever
receives guidance, he does so for the good of his own self, and whosoever goes
astray, he does so to his own loss, and I am not (set) over you as a Wakîl
(disposer of affairs to oblige you for guidance)." (108) And (O Muhammad SAW),
follow the revelation sent unto you, and be patient till Allâh gives judgement.
And He is the Best of judges. (109)
Hud
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Alif-Lâm-Râ. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân
and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. (This is) a Book, the Verses
whereof are perfected (in every sphere of knowledge), and then explained in
detail from One (Allâh), Who is All-Wise Well-Acquainted (with all things). (1) (Saying) worship none
but Allâh. Verily, I (Muhammad SAW) am unto you from Him a warner and a bringer
of glad tidings. (2) And (commanding you): "Seek the forgiveness of your Lord,
and turn to Him in repentance, that He may grant you good enjoyment, for a term
appointed, and bestow His abounding Grace to every owner of grace (i.e. the one
who helps and serves needy and deserving, physically and with his wealth, and
even with good words). But if you turn away, then I fear for you the torment of
a Great Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). (3) To Allâh is your
return, and He is Able to do all things." (4) No doubt! They did
fold up their breasts, that they may hide from Him. Surely, even when they
cover themselves with their garments, He knows what they conceal and what they
reveal. Verily, He is the All-Knower of the (innermost secrets) of the breasts.
(5)