Part 20
There was no other answer given by his people except that they
said: "Drive out the family of Lut (
Is not He (better than your so-called gods) Who originates
creation, and shall thereafter repeat it, and Who provides for you from heaven
and earth? Is there any ilâh (god) with Allâh? Say, "Bring forth your
proofs, if you are truthful." (64) Say: "None in the heavens and the earth
knows the Ghaib (unseen) except Allâh, nor can they perceive when they shall be
resurrected." (65) Nay, they have no knowledge of the Hereafter. Nay, they
are in doubt about it. Nay, they are in complete blindness about it. (66) And those who
disbelieve say: "When we have become dust — we and our fathers — shall we
really be brought forth (again)? (67) "Indeed we were promised this, we and
our forefathers before (us), Verily, these are nothing but tales of
ancients." (68) Say to them (O Muhammad SAW) "Travel in the land and see
how has been the end of the Mujrimun (criminals, those who denied Allâh's
Messengers and disobeyed Allâh)." (69) And grieve you not over them, nor be
straitened (in distress) because of what they plot. (70) And they (the
disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh) say: "When (will) this promise (be
fulfilled), if you are truthful?" (71) Say: "Perhaps that which you wish
to hasten on, may be close behind you (72) "Verily, your Lord is full of
Grace for mankind, yet most of them do not give thanks." (73) And verily, your Lord
knows what their breasts conceal and what they reveal. (74) And there is nothing
hidden in the heaven and the earth, but is in a Clear Book (i.e. Al-Lauh
Al-Mahfûz) (75) Verily, this Qur'ân narrates to the Children of
And truly, it (this Qur'ân) is a guide and a mercy for the
believers. (77) Verily, your Lord will decide between them (various sects) by
His Judgement. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing. (78) So put your trust in
Allâh; surely, you (O Muhammad SAW) are on manifest truth. (79) Verily, you cannot
make the dead to hear nor can you make the deaf to hear the call (i.e. benefit
them and similarly the disbelievers). when they flee, turning their backs. (80) Nor can you lead the
blind out of their error, you can only make to hear those who believe in Our
Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and who
have submitted (themselves to Allâh in Islâm as Muslims) (81) And when the Word (of
torment) is fulfilled against them, We shall bring out from the earth a beast[]
for them, to speak to them because mankind believed not with certainty in Our
Ayât (Verses of the Qur'ân and Prophet Muhammad SAW) (82) And (remember) the
Day when We shall gather out of every nation a troop of those who denied Our
Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and (then)
they (all) shall be set in array (gathered and driven to the place of
reckoning), (83) Till, when they come (before their Lord at the place of
reckoning), He will say: "Did you deny My Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) where as you comprehended them not by
knowledge (of their truth or falsehood), or what (else) was it that you used to
do?" (84) And the Word (of torment) will be fulfilled against them,
because they have done wrong, and they will be unable to speak (in order to
defend themselves). (85) See they not that We have made the night for them to rest
therein, and the day sight-giving? Verily, in this are Ayât (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) for the people who believe. (86) And (remember) the
Day on which the Trumpet will be blown — and all who are in the heavens and all
who are on the earth, will be terrified except him whom Allâh will (exempt).
And all shall come to Him humbled. (87) And you will see the mountains and think them
solid, but they shall pass away as the passing away of the clouds. The Work of
Allâh, Who perfected all things, verily! He is Well-Acquainted with what you
do. (88)
Whoever brings a good deed
(i.e. Belief in the Oneness of Allâh along with every deed of righteousness),
will have better than its worth, and they will be safe from the terror on that
Day. (89) And whoever brings an evil deed (i.e. Shirk — polytheism,
disbelief in the Oneness of Allâh and every evil sinful deed), they will be
cast down (prone) on their faces in the Fire. (And it will be said to them)
"Are you being recompensed anything except what you used to do?" (90) I (Muhammad SAW) have
been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah), Who has
sanctified it and to whom belongs everything. And I am commanded to be from
among the Muslims (those who submit to Allâh in Islâm)[] (91) And that I should
recite the Qur'ân, then whosoever receives guidance, receives it for the good
of his ownself, and whosoever goes astray, say (to him): "I am only one of
the warners." (92) And say [(O Muhammad SAW) to these polytheists and
pagans]: "All the praises and thanks are to Allâh. He will show you His
Ayât (signs, in yourselves, and in the universe or punishments), and you shall
recognise them. And your Lord is not unaware of what you do." (93)
Al-Qasas
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Tâ¬Sîn¬Mîm [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân,
and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. (1) These are Verses of the
manifest Book (that makes clear truth from falsehood, good from evil). (2) We recite to you some
of the news of Mûsa (Moses) and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) in truth, for a people who
believe (in this Qur'ân, and in the Oneness of Allâh). (3) Verily, Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
exalted himself in the land and made its people sects, weakening (oppressing) a
group (i.e. Children of
And to establish them in the land, and We let Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
and Hâmân and their hosts receive from them that which they feared. (6) And We inspired the
mother of Mûsa (Moses), (telling): "Suckle him [Mûsa (Moses)], but when
you fear for him, then cast him into the river and fear not, nor grieve.
Verily! We shall bring him back to you, and shall make him one of (Our)
Messengers." [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi] (7) Then the household of Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) picked him up, that he might become for them an enemy and a (cause
of) grief. Verily, Fir'aun (Pharaoh), Hâmân and their hosts were sinners (8) And the wife of
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "A comfort of the eye for me and for you. Kill him
not, perhaps he may be of benefit to us, or we may adopt him as a son."
And they perceive not (the result of that). (9) And the heart of the
mother of Mûsa (Moses) became empty [from every thought, except the thought of
Mûsa (Moses)]. She was very near to disclose his (case, i.e. the child is her
son), had We not strengthened her heart (with Faith), so that she might remain
as one of the believers. (10) And she said to his [Musa's (Moses)] sister:
"Follow him." So she (his sister) watched him from a far place
secretly, while they perceived not. (11) And We had already forbidden (other) foster
suckling mothers for him, until she (his sister came up and) said: "Shall
I direct you to a household who will rear him for you, and look after him in a
good manner?" (12) So did We restore him to his mother, that her eye might
be comforted, and that she might not grieve, and that she might know that the
Promise of Allâh is true. But most of them know not. (13)
And when he attained his full strength, and was perfect (in
manhood), We bestowed on him Hukman (Prophethood, and right judgement of the
affairs) and religious knowledge [of the religion of his forefathers i.e.
Islâmic Monotheism]. And thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (i.e. good doers - see
the footnote of V.9:120) (14) And he entered the city at a time of unawareness of its people,
and he found there two men fighting, - one of his party (his religion - from
the Children of
And when he went towards (the land of) Madyan (Midian) he said:
"It may be that my Lord guides me to the
Then, when Mûsa (Moses) had fulfilled the term, and was travelling
with his family, he saw a fire in the direction of Tûr (Mount). He said to his
family: "Wait, I have seen a fire; perhaps I may bring you from there some
information, or a burning fire-brand that you may warm yourselves." (29) So when he reached it
(the fire), he was called from the right side of the valley, in the blessed
place from the tree: "O Mûsa (Moses)! Verily! I am Allâh, the Lord of the
'Alamîn (mankind, jinn and all that exists)! (30) "And throw your
stick!" But when he saw it moving as if it were a snake, he turned in
flight, and looked not back. (It was said): "O Mûsa (Moses)! Draw near,
and fear not. Verily, you are of those who are secure. (31) "Put your hand
in your bosom, it will come forth white without a disease, and draw your hand
close to your side to be free from fear (which you suffered from the snake, and
also your hand will return to its original state). these are two Burhâns
(signs, miracles, evidences, proofs) from your Lord to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and
his chiefs. Verily, they are the people who are Fâsiqûn (rebellious,
disobedient to Allâh). (32) He said: "My Lord! I have killed a man among them,
and I fear that they will kill me. (33) "And my brother Hârûn (Aaron) he is more
eloquent in speech than me: so send him with me as a helper to confirm me.
Verily! I fear that they will belie me." (34) Allâh said: "We
will strengthen your arm through your brother, and give you both power, so they
shall not be able to harm you, with Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), you two as well as those who follow you
will be the victors." (35)
Then when Mûsa (Moses) came to them with Our Clear Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they said: "This is
nothing but invented magic. Never did we hear of this among our fathers of
old." (36) Mûsa (Moses) said: "My Lord knows best him who came with
guidance from Him, and whose will be the happy end in the Hereafter. Verily,
the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, polytheists and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh)
will not be successful." (37) Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "O chiefs! I
know not that you have an ilâh (a god) other than me, so kindle for me (a
fire), O Hâmân, to bake (bricks out of) clay, and set up for me a Sarh (a lofty
tower, or palace) in order that I may look at (or look for) the Ilâh (God) of
Mûsa (Moses); and verily, I think that he [Mûsa (Moses)] is one of the
liars." (38) And he and his hosts were arrogant in the land, without right,
and they thought that they would never return to Us. (39) So We seized him and
his hosts, and We threw them all into the sea (and drowned them). So behold (O
Muhammad SAW) what was the end of the Zâlimûn [wrong-doers, polytheists and
those who disbelieved in the Oneness of their Lord (Allâh), or rejected the
advice of His Messenger Mûsa (Moses) A.S.] (40) And We made them
leaders inviting to the Fire, and on the Day of Resurrection, they will not be
helped. (41) And We made a curse to follow them in this world, and on the Day
of Resurrection, they will be among Al-Maqbuhûn (those who are prevented to
receive Allâh's Mercy or any good, despised or destroyed). (42) And indeed We gave
Mûsa (Moses), after We had destroyed the generations of old,— the Scripture
[the Taurât (Torah)] as an enlightenment for mankind, and a guidance and a
mercy, that they might remember (or receive admonition). (43)
And you (O Muhammad SAW) were not on the western side (of the
Mount), when We made clear to Mûsa (Moses) the commandment, and you were not among
the witnesses. (44) But We created generations [after generations i.e. after Mûsa
(Moses) A.S.], and long were the ages that passed over them. And you (O
Muhammad SAW) were not a dweller among the people of Madyan (Midian), reciting
Our Verses to them. But it is We Who kept sending (Messengers). (45) And you (O Muhammad
SAW) were not at the side of the Tûr (Mount) when We did call, [it is said that
Allâh called the followers of Muhammad SAW , and they answered His Call, or
that Allâh called Mûsa (Moses)]. But (you are sent) as a mercy from your Lord,
to give warning to a people to whom no warner had come before you, in order
that they may remember or receive admonition. (Tafsir At-Tabarî). (46) And if (We had) not
(sent you to the people of Makkah) - in case a calamity should seize them for
(the deeds) that their hands have sent forth, they would have said: "Our
Lord! Why did You not send us a Messenger? We would then have followed Your
Ayât (Verses of the Qur'ân) and would have been among the believers." (47) But when the truth
(i.e. Muhammad SAW with his Message) has come to them from Us, they say:
"Why is he not given the like of what was given to Mûsa (Moses)? Did they
not disbelieve in that which was given to Mûsa (Moses) of old? They say:
"Two kinds of magic [the Taurât (Torah) and the Qur'ân] each helping the
other!" And they say: "Verily! In both we are disbelievers." (48) Say (to them, O
Muhammad SAW): "Then bring a Book from Allâh, which is a better guide than
these two [the Taurât (Torah) and the Qur'ân], that I may follow it, if you are
truthful." (49) But if they answer you not (i.e. do not bring the book nor
believe in your doctrine of Islâmic Monotheism), then know that they only
follow their own lusts. And who is more astray than one who follows his own
lusts, without guidance from Allâh? Verily! Allâh guides not the people who are
Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, disobedient to Allâh, and polytheists) (50)
And indeed now We have conveyed the Word (this Qur'ân in which is
the news of everything) to them, in order that they may remember (or receive
admonition). (51) Those to whom We gave the Scripture [i.e. the Taurât (Torah) and
the Injeel (Gospel)] before it, - they believe in it (the Qur'ân). (52) And when it is
recited to them, they say: "We believe in it. Verily, it is the truth from
our Lord. Indeed even before it we have been from those who submit themselves
to Allâh in Islâm as Muslims (like 'Abdullâh bin Salâm and Salmân Al-Farisî).[]
(53) These will be given
their reward twice over[], because they are patient, and repel evil with good,
and spend (in charity) out of what We have provided them. (54) And when they hear
Al¬Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk), they withdraw from it and say:
"To us our deeds, and to you your deeds. Peace be to you. We seek not (the
way of) the ignorant." (55) Verily! You (O Muhammad SAW) guide not whom
you like, but Allâh guides whom He wills. And He knows best those who are the
guided[] (56) And they say: "If we follow the guidance with you, we would
be snatched away from our land." Have We not established for them a secure
sanctuary (Makkah), to which are brought fruits of all kinds, a provision from
Ourselves, but most of them know not[]. (57) And how many a town (population) have
We destroyed, which were thankless for its means of livelihood (disobeyed
Allâh, and His Messengers, by doing evil deeds and crimes) ! And those are
their dwellings, which have not been inhabited after them except a little. And
verily! We have been the inheritors. (58) And never will your Lord destroy the
towns (populations) until He sends to their mother town a Messenger reciting to
them Our Verses. And never would We destroy the towns unless the people thereof
are Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, oppressors
and tyrants). (59)
And whatever you have been given is an enjoyment of the life of
(this) world and its adornment, and that (Hereafter) which is with Allâh is
better and will remain forever. Have you then no sense? (60) Is he whom We have
promised an excellent promise (Paradise),— which he will find true, - like him
whom We have made to enjoy the luxuries of the life of (this) world, then on
the Day of Resurrection, he will be among those brought up (to be punished in
the Hell-fire)? (61) And (remember) the Day when He will call to them, and say:
"Where are My (so-called) partners whom you used to assert?" (62) Those about whom the
Word will have come true (to be punished) will say: "Our Lord! These are
they whom we led astray. We led them astray, as we were astray ourselves. We
declare our innocence (from them) before You. It was not us they
worshipped." (63) And it will be said (to them): "Call upon your
(so-called) partners (of Allâh), and they will call upon them, but they will
give no answer to them, and they will see the torment. (They will then wish) if
only they had been guided! (64) And (remember) the Day (Allâh) will call to
them, and say: "What answer gave you to the Messengers?" (65) Then the news of a
good answer will be obscured to them on that day, and they will not be able to
ask one another. (66) But as for him who repented (from polytheism and sins), believed
(in the Oneness of Allâh, and in His Messenger Muhammad SAW), and did righteous
deeds (in the life of this world), then he will be among those who are
successful. (67) And your Lord creates whatsoever He wills and chooses, no choice
have they (in any matter). Glorified is Allâh, and exalted above all that they
associate (as partners with Him). (68) And your Lord knows what their breasts
conceal, and what they reveal. (69) And He is Allâh; Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has
the right to be worshipped but He). all praises and thanks be to Him (both) in
the first (i.e. in this world) and in the last (i.e.in the Hereafter). And for
Him is the Decision, and to Him shall you (all) be returned. (70)
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Tell me! If Allâh made the night
continuous for you till the Day of Resurrection, which ilâh (god) besides Allâh
could bring you light? Will you not then hear?" (71) Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"Tell me! If Allâh made the day continuous for you till the Day of
Resurrection, which ilâh (god) besides Allâh could bring you night wherein you
rest? Will you not then see?" (72) It is out of His Mercy that He has made for
you the night and the day, that you may rest therein (i.e. during the night)
and that you may seek of His Bounty (i.e. during the day), and in order that
you may be grateful. (73) And (remember) the Day when He (your Lord— Allâh) will
call to them (those who worshipped others along with Allâh), and will say:
"Where are My (so-called) partners, whom you used to assert?" (74) And We shall take out
from every nation a witness, and We shall say: "Bring your proof."
Then they shall know that the truth is with Allâh (Alone), and the lies (false
gods) which they invented will disappear from them. (75) Verily, Qârûn (Korah)
was of Mûsâ’s (Moses) people, but he behaved arrogantly towards them. And We
gave him of the treasures, that of which the keys would have been a burden to a
body of strong men. Remember when his people said to him: "Do not exult
(with riches, being ungrateful to Allâh). Verily Allâh likes not those who
exult (with riches, being ungrateful to Allâh). (76) But seek, with that
(wealth) which Allâh has bestowed on you, the home of the Hereafter, and forget
not your portion of lawful enjoyment in this world, and do good as Allâh has
been good to you, and seek not mischief in the land. Verily, Allâh likes not
the Mufsidûn (those who commit great crimes and sins, oppressors, tyrants,
mischief-makers, corrupters). (77)
He said: "This has been given to me only because of knowledge
I possess." Did he not know that Allâh had destroyed before him
generations, men who were stronger than him in might and greater in the amount
(of riches) they had collected? But the Mujrimûn (criminals, disbelievers,
polytheists, sinners) will not be questioned of their sins (because Allâh knows
them well, so they will be punished without being called to account). (78) So he went forth before
his people in his pomp. Those who were desirous of the life of the world, said:
"Ah, would that we had the like of what Qârûn (Korah) has been given!
Verily, he is the owner of a great fortune." (79) But those who had
been given (religious) knowledge said: "Woe to you! The Reward of Allâh
(in the Hereafter) is better for those who believe and do righteous good deeds,
and this none shall attain except those who are As-Sabirun (the patient in
following the truth)." (80) So We caused the earth to swallow him[] and
his dwelling place. Then he had no group or party to help him against Allâh,
nor was he one of those who could save themselves. (81) And those who had
desired (for a position like) his position the day before, began to say:
"Know you not that it is Allâh Who enlarges the provision or restricts it
to whomsoever He pleases of His slaves. Had it not been that Allâh was Gracious
to us, He could have caused the earth to swallow us up (also)! Know you not
that the disbelievers will never be successful. (82) That home of the
Hereafter (i.e.
Verily, He Who has given
you (O Muhammad SAW) the Qur'an (i.e. ordered you to act on its laws and to
preach it to others) will surely bring you back to the Ma'âd (place of return,
either to Makkah or to
Al-Ankaboot
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Alif¬Lâm¬Mîm [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân,
and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings.] (1) Do people think that
they will be left alone because they say: "We believe," and will not
be tested (2) And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allâh will
certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly
make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars, (although Allâh knows
all that before putting them to test). (3) Or think those who do evil deeds that
they can outstrip Us (i.e. escape Our Punishment)? Evil is that which they
judge! (4) Whoever hopes for the Meeting[] with Allâh, then Allâh's Term is
surely coming. and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower. (5) And whosoever
strives, he strives only for himself. Verily, Allâh stands not in need of any
of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists). (6)
Those who believe [in the Oneness of Allâh (Monotheism) and in
Messenger Muhammad SAW , and do not give up their faith because of the harm they
receive from the polytheists], and do righteous good deeds, surely, We shall
expiate from them their evil deeds and shall reward them according to the best
of that which they used to do.[] (7) And We have enjoined on man to be good and
dutiful to his parents, but if they strive to make you join with Me (in
worship) anything (as a partner) of which you have no knowledge, then obey them
not. Unto Me is your return, and I shall tell you what you used to do. (8) And for those who
believe (in the Oneness of Allâh and other articles of Faith)[] and do
righteous good deeds, surely, We shall make them enter with (in the enterance
of) the righteous (in
Then We saved him and those with him in the ship, and made it (the
ship) an Ayâh (a lesson, a warning) for the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn and all that
exists). (15) And (remember) Ibrâhim (Abraham) when he said to his people:
"Worship Allâh (Alone), and fear Him, that is better for you if you did
but know. (16) "You worship besides Allâh only idols, and you only invent
falsehood. Verily, those whom you worship besides Allâh have no power to give
you provision, so seek your provision from Allâh (Alone), and worship Him
(Alone), and be grateful to Him. To Him (Alone) you will be brought back. (17) "And if you
deny, then nations before you have denied (their Messengers). And the duty of
the Messenger is only to convey (the Message) plainly." (18) See they not how
Allâh originates creation, then repeats it. Verily, that is easy for Allâh. (19) Say: "Travel in
the land and see how (Allâh) originated the creation, and then Allâh will bring
forth the creation of the Hereafter (i.e. resurrection after death). Verily,
Allâh is Able to do all things." (20) He punishes whom He wills, and shows
mercy to whom He wills, and to Him you will be returned. (21) And you cannot escape
in the earth or in the heaven (from Allah). And besides Allâh you have neither
any Walî (Protector or Guardian) nor any Helper. (22) And those who
disbelieve in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations,
etc.) of Allâh and the Meeting with Him, it is they who have no hope of My
Mercy, and it is they who will have a painful torment. (23)
So nothing was the answer of [Ibrahîm's (Abraham)] people except
that they said: "Kill him or burn him." Then Allâh saved him from the
fire. Verily, in this are indeed signs for a people who believe[] (24) And [Ibrâhim
(Abraham)] said: "You have taken (for worship) idols instead of Allâh, The
love between you is only in the life of this world, but on the Day of
Resurrection, you shall disown each other, and curse each other, and your abode
will be the Fire, and you shall have no helper." (25) So Lut (
And when Our Messengers came to Ibrâhim (Abraham) with the glad
tidings they said: "Verily, we are going to destroy the people of this
[Lut's (Lot's)] town (i.e. the town of
And (We destroyed also) Qârûn (Korah), Fir'aun (Pharaoh), and
Hâmân. And indeed Mûsa (Moses) came to them with clear Ayât (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), but they were arrogant in the land,
yet they could not outstrip Us (escape Our punishment). (39) So We punished each
(of them) for his sins, of them were some on whom We sent Hâsib (a violent wind
with shower of stones) [as on the people of Lut (Lot)], and of them were some
who were overtaken by As¬Saihah [torment - awful cry, (as Thamûd or Shu'aib's
people)], and of them were some whom We caused the earth to swallow [as Qârûn
(Korah)], and of them were some whom We drowned [as the people of Nûh (Noah),
or Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his people]. It was not Allâh Who wronged them, but
they wronged themselves. (40) The likeness of those who take (false deities
as) Auliyâ' (protectors helpers) other than Allâh is the likeness of a spider,
who builds (for itself) a house, but verily, the frailest (weakest) of houses
is the spider's house; if they but knew. (41) Verily, Allâh knows what things they
invoke instead of Him. He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.[] (42) And these similitudes
We put forward for mankind, but none will understand them except those who have
knowledge (of Allâh and His Signs). (43) (Allâh says to His Prophet Muhammad SAW):
"Allâh (Alone) created the heavens and the earth with truth (and none
shared Him in their creation)." Verily! Therein is surely a sign for those
who believe. (44) Recite (O Muhammad SAW) what has been revealed to you of the
Book (the Qur'ân), and perform As-Salât (Iqamât¬as¬Salât). Verily, As-Salât
(the prayer) prevents from Al-Fahshâ' (i.e. great sins of every kind, unlawful
sexual intercourse) and Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism, and every kind
of evil wicked deed)[] and the remembering[] (praising) of (you by) Allâh (in
front of the angels) is greater indeed [than your remembering (praising) of
Allâh in prayers. And Allâh knows what you do. (45)