Part 21
And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good
manner, inviting them to Islâmic Monotheism with His Verses), except with such
of them as do wrong, and say (to them): "We believe in that which has been
revealed to us and revealed to you; our Ilâh (God) and your Ilâh (God) is One
(i.e. Allâh), and to Him we have submitted (as Muslims)." (46) And thus We have sent
down the Book (i.e this Qur'an) to you (O Muhammad SAW), and those whom We gave
the Scripture [the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) aforetime] believe
therein as also do some of these (who are present with you now like 'Abdullâh
bin Salâm)[] and none but the disbelievers reject Our Ayât [(proofs, signs,
verses, lessons, etc.), and deny Our Oneness of Lordship and Our Oneness of
worship and Our Oneness of Our Names and Qualities: i.e. Islâmic Monotheism] (47) Neither did you (O
Muhammad SAW) read any book before it (this Qur'ân), nor did you write any book
(whatsoever) with your right hand. In that case, indeed, the followers of
falsehood might have doubted. (48) Nay, but they, the clear Ayât [i.e the
description and the qualities of Prophet Muhammad SAW written in the Taurât
(Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] are preserved in the breasts of those who have
been given knowledge (among the people of the Scriptures). And none but the
Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers) deny Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.).[] (49) And they say: "Why are not signs
sent down to him from his Lord? Say: "The signs are only with Allâh, and I
am only a plain warner." (50) Is it not sufficient for them that We have
sent down to you the Book (the Qur'ân) which is recited to them? Verily, herein
is mercy and a reminder (or an admonition) for a people who believe.[] (51) Say (to them O
Muhammad SAW): "Sufficient is Allâh for a witness between me and you. He
knows what is in the heavens and on earth." And those who believe in Bâtil
(all false deities other than Allâh), and disbelieve in Allâh and (in His
Oneness), it is they who are the losers. (52)
And they ask you to hasten on the torment (for them), and had it
not been for a term appointed, the torment would certainly have come to them.
And surely, it will come upon them suddenly while they perceive not! (53) They ask you to
hasten on the torment. And verily! Hell, of a surety, will encompass the
disbelievers. (54) On the Day when the torment (Hell-fire) shall cover them from
above them and from underneath their feet, and it will be said: "Taste
what you used to do." (55) O My slaves who believe! Certainly, spacious
is My earth. Therefore worship Me (Alone)." [] (56) Everyone shall taste
the death. Then unto Us you shall be returned. (57) And those who believe
(in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, to
them We shall surely give lofty dwellings in
And this life of the world
is only an amusement and play! Verily, the home of the Hereafter, that is the
life indeed (i.e. the eternal life that will never end), if they but knew.[] (64) And when they embark
on a ship, they invoke Allâh, making their Faith pure for Him only, but when He
brings them safely to land, behold, they give a share of their worship to
others.[] (65) So that they become ingrate for that which We have given them,
and that they take their enjoyment (as a warning and a threat), but they will
come to know. (66) Have they not seen that We have made (Makkah) a secure
sanctuary, while men are being snatched away from all around them? Then do they
believe in Bâtil (falsehood - polytheism, idols and all deities other than
Allâh), and deny (become ingrate for) the Graces of Allâh? (67) And who does more
wrong than he who invents a lie against Allâh or denies the truth (Muhammad SAW
and his doctrine of Islâmic Monotheism and this Qur'ân), when it comes to him?
Is there not a dwelling in Hell for disbelievers (in the Oneness of Allâh and
in His Messenger Muhammad SAW)?[] (68) As for those who strive hard in Us (Our
Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e. Allâh's religion - Islâmic
Monotheism). And verily, Allâh is with the Muhsinûn (good doers)."[] (69)
Al-Room
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) The Romans have been
defeated. (2) In the nearer land (
(It is) a Promise of Allâh (i.e. Allâh will give victory to the
Romans against the Persians), and Allâh fails not in His Promise, but most of
men know not. (6) They know only the outside appearance of the life of the world
(i.e. the matters of their livelihood, like irrigating or sowing or reaping,
etc.), and they are heedless of the Hereafter. (7) Do they not think
deeply (in their ownselves) about themselves (how Allâh created them from
nothing, and similarly He will resurrect them)? Allâh has created not the
heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, except with truth and for
an appointed term. And indeed many of mankind deny the Meeting with their Lord.
[See Tafsir At¬Tabarî] (8) Do they not travel in the land, and see what was the end
of those before them? They were superior to them in strength, and they tilled
the earth and populated it in greater numbers than these (pagans) have done,
and there came to them their Messengers with clear proofs. Surely, Allâh
wronged them not, but they used to wrong themselves. (9) Then evil was the end
of those who did evil, because they belied the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, Messengers, etc.) of Allâh and made mockery of
them. (10) Allâh (Alone) originates the creation, then He will repeat it,
then to Him you will be returned. (11) And on the Day when the Hour will be
established, the Mujrimûn (disbelievers, sinners, criminals, polytheists) will
be plunged into destruction with (deep regrets, sorrows, and) despair. (12) No intercessors will
they have from those whom they made equal with Allâh (partners i.e. their
so¬called associate gods), and they will (themselves) reject and deny their
partners. (13) And on the Day when the Hour will be established, that Day shall
(all men) be separated (i.e the believers will be separated from the
disbelievers). (14) Then as for those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh -
Islâmic Monotheism) and did righteous good deeds, such shall be honoured and
made to enjoy luxurious life (forever) in a
And as for those who disbelieved and belied Our Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, Allâh's Messengers,
Resurrection, etc.), and the Meeting of the Hereafter, such shall be brought
forth to the torment (in the Hell-fire). (16) So glorify Allâh [above all that
(evil) they associate with Him (O believers)], when you come up to the evening
[i.e. offer the (Maghrib) sunset and ('Ishâ') night prayers], and when you
enter the morning [i.e offer the (Fajr) morning prayer]. (17) And His are all the
praises and thanks in the heavens and the earth, and (glorify Him) in the
afternoon (i.e. offer 'Asr prayer) and when you come up to the time, when the
day begins to decline (i.e offer Zuhr prayer). (Ibn 'Abbâs said: "These
are the five compulsory congregational prayers mentioned in the Qur'ân)."
(Tafsir At-Tabari) (18) He brings out the living from the dead, and brings out
the dead from the living. And He revives the earth after its death. And thus
shall you be brought out (resurrected). (19) And among His Signs is this, that He
created you (Adam) from dust, and then [Hawwa' (Eve) from Adam's rib, and then
his offspring from the semen, and], - behold you are human beings scattered! (20) And among His Signs
is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find
repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that
are indeed signs for a people who reflect. (21) And among His Signs
is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your
languages and colours. Verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound
knowledge. (22) And among His Signs is your sleep[] by night and by day, and
your seeking of His Bounty. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who
listen. (23) And among His Signs is that He shows you the lightning, for fear
and for the hope, and He sends down water (rain) from the sky, and therewith
revives the earth after its death. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a
people who understand. (24)
And among His Signs is that the heaven and the earth stand by His
Command, Then afterwards when He will call you by single call, behold, you will
come out from the earth (i.e from your graves for reckoning and recompense). (25) To Him belongs whatever
is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient to Him. (26) And He it is Who
originates the creation, then will repeat it (after it has been perished), and
this is easier for Him. His is the highest description (i.e. none has the right
to be worshipped but He, and there is nothing comparable unto Him) in the
heavens and in the earth. And He is the All¬Mighty, the All¬Wise. (27) He sets forth for you
a parable from your ownselves, - Do you have partners among those whom your
right hands possess (i.e your slaves) to share as equals in the wealth We have
bestowed on you Whom you fear as you fear each other? Thus do We explain the
signs in detail to a people who have sense.[] (28) Nay, but those who do
wrong follow their own lusts without knowledge, Then who will guide him whom
Allâh has sent astray? And for such there will be no helpers. (29) So set you (O
Muhammad SAW) your face towards the religion (of pure Islâmic Monotheism) Hanif
(worship none but Allâh Alone) Allâh's Fitrah (i.e. Allâh's Islâmic
Monotheism), with which He has created mankind. No change let there be in
Khalq¬illâh (i.e. the religion of Allâh — Islâmic Monotheism), that is the
straight religion, but most of men know not[]. (Tafsir At¬Tabarî) (30) (And remain always)
turning in repentance to Him (only), and be afraid and dutiful to Him; and
perform As¬Salât (Iqâmat¬as¬Salât) and be not of Al¬Mushrikûn (polytheists,
idolaters the disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah). (31) Of those who split up
their religion (i.e. who left the true Islâmic Monotheism), and became sects,
[i.e. they invented new things in the religion (Bid'ah), and followed their
vain desires], each sect rejoicing in that which is with it.[] (32)
And when harm touches men, they cry sincerely only to their Lord
(Allâh), turning to Him in repentance, but when He gives them a taste of His
Mercy, behold! a party of them associate partners in worship with their Lord. (33) So as to be
ungrateful for the graces which We have bestowed on them. Then enjoy (your
short life); but you will come to know. (34) Or have We revealed to them an
authority (a Scripture), which speaks of that which they have been associating
with Him? (35) And when We cause mankind to taste of mercy, they rejoice
therein, but when some evil afflicts them because of (evil deeds and sins) that
their (own) hands have sent forth, behold, they are in despair! (36) Do they not see that
Allâh enlarges the provision for whom He wills and straitens (it for whom He
wills). Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who believe. (37) So give to the
kindred his due, and to Al¬Miskîn (the poor) and to the wayfarer; That is best
for those who seek Allâh's Countenance, and it is they who will be successful.
(38) And that which you
give in gift[] (to others), in order that it may increase (your wealth by
expecting to get a better one in return) from other people's property, has no
increase with Allâh, but that which you give in Zakât seeking Allâh's
Countenance then those, they shall have manifold increase. (39) Allâh is He Who
created you, then provided food for you, then will cause you to die, then
(again) He will give you life (on the Day of Resurrection). Is there any of
your (so¬called) partners (of Allâh) that do anything of that ? Glory is to
Him! And Exalted is He above all that (evil) they associate (with Him). (40) Evil (sins and
disobedience to Allâh) has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands
of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds), that He (Allâh) may make
them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return
(by repenting to Allâh, and begging His Pardon). (41)
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Travel in the land and see what was
the end of those before (you)! Most of them were Mushrikûn (polytheists,
idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah)." (42) So set you (O
Muhammad SAW) your face (in obedience to Allâh, your Lord) to the straight and
right religion (Islâmic Monotheism), before there comes from Allâh a Day which
none can avert it. On that Day men shall be divided [(in two groups), a group
in
And if We send a wind [which would spoil the green growth (tilth) brought
up by the previous rain], and they see (their tilth) turn yellow, — behold,
they then (after their being glad), would become unthankful (to their Lord
Allâh as) disbelievers. (Tafsir At-Tabari) (51) So verily, you (O
Muhammad SAW) cannot make the dead to hear (i.e. the disbelievers), nor can you
make the deaf to hear the call, when they show their backs, and turn away. (52) And you (O Muhammad
SAW) cannot guide the blind from their straying; you can make to hear only
those who believe in Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.), and have submitted to Allâh in Islâm (as Muslims). (53) Allâh is He Who
created you in (a state of) weakness, then gave you strength after weakness,
then after strength gave (you) weakness and grey hair. He creates what He
wills. And it is He Who is the All¬Knowing, the All¬Powerful (i.e. Able to do
all things). (54) And on the Day that the Hour will be established, the Mujrimûn
(criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners) will swear that they stayed not
but an hour, thus were they ever deluded [away from the truth (i.e they used to
tell lies and take false oaths, and turn away from the truth) in this life of
the world]. (55) And those who have been bestowed with knowledge and faith will
say: "Indeed you have stayed according to the Decree of Allâh, until the
Day of Resurrection, so this is the Day of Resurrection, but you knew
not." (56) So on that Day no excuse of theirs will avail those who did
wrong (by associating partners in worship with Allâh, and by denying the Day of
Resurrection), nor will they be allowed (then) to return to seek Allâh's
Pleasure (by having Islâmic Faith with righteous deeds and by giving up
polytheism, sins and crimes with repentance). (57) And indeed We have
set forth for mankind, in this Qur'ân every kind of parable. But if you (O
Muhammad SAW) bring to them any sign or proof, (as an evidence for the truth of
your Prophethood), the disbelievers are sure to say (to the believers):
"You follow nothing but falsehood, and magic." (58) Thus does Allâh seal
up the hearts of those who know not [the proofs and evidence of the Oneness of
Allâh i.e. those who try not to understand true facts that which you (Muhammad
SAW) have brought to them]. (59) So be patient (O Muhammad SAW). Verily, the
Promise of Allâh is true, and let not those who have no certainty of faith,
discourage you from conveying Allâh's Message (which you are obliged to
convey). (60)
Luqman
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) These are Verses of
the Wise Book (the Qur'ân). (2) A guide and a mercy for the Muhsinûn
(good¬doers).[] (3) Those who perform As¬Salât (Iqamat¬as- Salât) and give Zakât and
they have faith in the Hereafter with certainty. (4) Such are on guidance
from their Lord, and such are the successful. (5) And of mankind is he
who purchases idle talks (i.e.music, singing, etc.) to mislead (men) from the
Path of Allâh without knowledge, and takes it (the Path of Allâh, or the Verses
of the Qur'ân) by way of mockery. For such there will be a humiliating torment
(in the Hell-fire).[] (6) And when Our Verses (of the Qur'ân) are recited to such a
one, he turns away in pride[], as if he heard them not,— as if there were
deafness in his ear. So announce to him a painful torment (7) Verily, those who
believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, for them are
Gardens of Delight (
And indeed We bestowed upon Luqmân Al¬Hikmah (wisdom and religious
understanding) saying: "Give thanks to Allâh," and whoever gives
thanks, he gives thanks for (the good of) his ownself. And whoever is
unthankful, then verily, Allâh is All¬Rich (Free of all needs), Worthy of all
praise. (12) And (remember) when Luqmân said to his son when he was advising
him: "O my son! Join not in worship others with Allâh. Verily! Joining
others in worship with Allâh is a great Zûlm (wrong) indeed.[] (13) And We have enjoined
on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness
and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years — give
thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination.[] (14) But if they (both)
strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you
have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world
kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in
obedience. Then to Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what you used
to do. (15) "O my son! If it be (anything) equal to the weight of a
grain of mustard seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or in the
earth, Allâh will bring it forth. Verily, Allâh is Subtle (in bringing out that
grain), Well¬Aware (of its place). (16) "O my son! Aqim¬As¬Salât (perform As¬Salât),
enjoin (on people) Al¬Ma'rûf (Islâmic Monotheism and all that is good), and
forbid (people) from Al¬Munkar (i.e. disbelief in the Oneness of Allâh,
polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad), and bear with patience
whatever befalls you. Verily, these are some of the important commandments
(ordered by Allâh with no exemption). (17) "And turn not your face away from
men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allâh likes
not any arrogant boaster[] (18) "And be moderate (or show no insolence)
in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is
the braying of the ass." (19)
See you not (O men) that Allâh has subjected for you whatsoever is
in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and has completed and perfected
His Graces upon you, (both) apparent (i.e Islâmic Monotheism, and the lawful
pleasures of this world, including health, good looks, etc.) and hidden [i.e.
One's Faith in Allâh (of Islâmic Monotheism) knowledge, wisdom, guidance for doing
righteous deeds, and also the pleasures and delights of the Hereafter in
Paradise]? Yet of mankind is he who disputes about Allâh without knowledge or
guidance or a Book giving light! (20) And when it is said to them: "Follow
that which Allâh has sent down", they say: "Nay, we shall follow that
which we found our fathers (following)." (Would they do so) even if
Shaitân (Satan) invites them to the torment of the Fire? (21) And whosoever submits
his face (himself) to Allâh, while he is a Muhsin (good¬doer i.e. performs good
deeds totally for Allâh's sake without any show - off or to gain praise or fame
and does them in accordance with the Sunnah of Allâh's Messenger Muhammad SAW),
then he has grasped the most trustworthy hand¬hold [Lâ ilâha illallâh (none has
the right to be worshipped but Allâh)]. And to Allâh return all matters for
decision. (22) And whosoever disbelieves, let not his disbelief grieve you (O
Muhammad SAW),. To Us is their return, and We shall inform them what they have
done. Verily, Allâh is the All¬Knower of what is in the breasts (of men). (23) We let them enjoy for
a little while, then in the end We shall oblige them to (enter) a great
torment. (24) And if you (O Muhammad SAW) ask them: "Who has created the
heavens and the earth," they will certainly say: "Allâh." Say:
"All the praises and thanks be to Allâh!" But most of them know not.
(25) To Allâh belongs
whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. Verily, Allâh, He is Al¬Ghanî
(Rich, Free of all needs), Worthy of all praise. (26) And if all the trees
on the earth were pens and the sea (were ink wherewith to write), with seven
seas behind it to add to its (supply), yet the Words of Allâh would not be
exhausted. Verily, Allâh is All¬Mighty, All¬Wise. (27) The creation of you
all and the resurrection of you all are only as (the creation and resurrection
of) a single person. Verily, Allâh is All¬Hearer, All¬Seer. (28)
See you not (O Muhammad SAW) that Allâh merges the night into the
day (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the night are added to the hours of the
day), and merges the day into the night (i.e. the decrease in the hours of day
are added in the hours of night), and has subjected the sun and the moon, each
running its course for a term appointed; and that Allâh is All¬Aware of what
you do. (29) That is because Allâh, He is the Truth, and that which they
invoke besides Him[] is Al¬Bâtil (falsehood, Satan and all other false
deities), and that Allâh, He is the Most High, the Most Great. (30) See you not that the
ships sail through the sea by Allâh's Grace that He may show you of His Signs?
Verily, in this are signs for every patient, grateful (person). (31) And when a wave
covers them like shades (i.e. like clouds or the mountains of sea¬water), they
invoke Allâh, making their invocations for Him only. But when He brings them
safe to land, there are among them those that stop in between (Belief and
disbelief). But none denies Our Signs except every perfidious ingrate.[] (32) O mankind! Be afraid
of your Lord (by keeping your duty to Him and avoiding all evil), and fear a
Day when no father can avail aught for his son, nor a son avail aught for his
father. Verily, the Promise of Allâh is true, let not then this (worldly)
present life deceive you, nor let the chief deceiver (Satan) deceive you about
Allâh. (33) Verily, Allâh! With Him (Alone) is the knowledge of the Hour, He
sends down the rain, and knows that which is in the wombs. No person knows what
he will earn tomorrow, and no person knows in what land he will die. Verily,
Allâh is All¬Knower, All¬Aware (of things).[] (34)
As-Sajda
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) The revelation of the
Book (this Qur'ân) in which there is not doubt, is from the Lord of the 'Alamîn
(mankind, jinn and all that exists)! (2) Or say they: "He (Muhammad SAW)
has fabricated it?" Nay, it is the truth from your Lord, so that you may
warn a people to whom no warner has come before you (O Muhammad SAW), in order
that they may be guided. (3) Allâh it is He Who has created the heavens
and the earth, and all that is between them in six Days. Then He rose over
(Istawâ) the Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty). You (mankind) have
none, besides Him, as a Walî (protector or helper) or an intercessor. Will you
not then remember (or receive admonition)? (4) He manages and
requlates (every) affair from the heavens to the earth, then it (affair) will
go up to Him, in one Day, the space whereof is a thousand years of your
reckoning (i.e. reckoning of our present world's time). (5) That is He, the
All¬Knower of the unseen and the seen, the All¬Mighty, the Most Merciful. (6) Who made everything
He has created good, and He began the creation of man from clay. (7) Then He made his
offspring from semen of dispised water (male and female sexual discharge). (8) Then He fashioned him
in due proportion, and breathed into him the soul (created by Allâh for that
person), and He gave you hearing (ears), sight (eyes) and hearts. Little is the
thanks you give! (9) And they say: "When we are (dead and become) lost in the
earth, shall we indeed be created anew?" Nay, but they deny the Meeting
with their Lord! (10) Say: "The angel of death, who is set over you, will take
your souls, Then you shall be brought to your Lord." (11)
And if you only could see when the Mujrimûn (criminals,
disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc.) shall hang their heads before their
Lord (saying): "Our Lord! We have now seen and heard, so send us back (to
the world), that we will do righteous good deeds. Verily! We now believe with
certainty." (12) And if We had willed, surely! We would have given every person
his guidance, but the Word from Me took effect (about evil¬doers), that I will
fill Hell with jinn and mankind together (13) Then taste you (the torment of the
Fire) because of your forgetting the Meeting of this Day of yours, surely! We
too will forget you, so taste you the abiding torment for what you used to do (14) Only those believe in
Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), who,
when they are reminded of them fall down prostrate, and glorify the Praises of
their Lord, and they are not proud.[] (15) Their sides forsake their beds, to
invoke their Lord in fear and hope, and they spend (in charity in Allâh's
Cause) out of what We have bestowed on them[] (16) No person knows what
is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do (17) Is then he who is a
believer like him who is Fâsiq (disbeliever and disobedient to Allâh)? Not
equal are they (18) As for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic
Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, for them are Gardens (Paradise) as an
entertainment, for what they used to do (19) And as for those who are Fâsiqûn
(disbelievers and disobedient to Allâh), their abode will be the Fire,
everytime they wish to get away therefrom, they will be put back thereto, and
it will be said to them: "Taste you the torment of the Fire which you used
to deny." (20)
And verily, We will make them taste of the near torment (i.e. the
torment in the life of this world, i.e. disasters, calamities, etc.) prior to
the supreme torment (in the Hereafter), in order that they may (repent and)
return (i.e. accept Islâm). (21) And who does more wrong than he who is
reminded of the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations,
etc.) of his Lord, then turns aside therefrom? Verily, We shall exact
retribution from the Mujrimûn (criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners,
etc.) (22) And indeed We gave Mûsa (Moses) the Scripture [the Taurât
(Torah)]. So be not you in doubt of meeting him [i.e.when you met Mûsa (Moses)
during the night of Al¬Isra' and Al¬Mi'râj[] over the heavens]. And We made it
[the Taurât (Torah)] a guide to the Children of Israel (23) And We made from
among them (Children of Israel), leaders, giving guidance under Our Command,
when they were patient and used to believe with certainty in Our Ayât (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) (24) Verily, your Lord
will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection, concerning that wherein
they used to differ (25) Is it not a guidance for them, how many generations We
have destroyed before them in whose dwellings they do walk about? Verily,
therein indeed are signs. Would they not then listen? (26) Have they not seen
how We drive water to the dry land that has no any vegetation, and therewith
bring forth crops providing food for their cattle and themselves? Will they not
then see? (27) They say: "When will this Fath (Decision) be (between us
and you, i.e. the Day of Resurrection), if you are telling the truth?" (28) Say: "On the Day
of Al¬Fath (Decision), no profit will it be to those who disbelieve if they
(then) believe! Nor will they be granted a respite." (29) So turn aside from
them (O Muhammad SAW) and await, verily they (too) are awaiting (30)
Al-Ahzab
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O Prophet (Muhammad SAW)! Keep your duty to Allâh, and obey not
the disbelievers and the hypocrites (i.e., do not follow their advice). Verily,
Allâh is Ever All¬Knower, All¬Wise. (1) And follow that which is revealed to you from
your Lord. Verily, Allâh is Well¬Acquainted with what you do. (2) And put your trust in
Allâh, and Sufficient is Allâh as a Wakîl (Trustee, or Disposer of affairs). (3) Allâh has not made
for any man two hearts inside his body. Neither has He made your wives whom you
declare to be like your mothers' backs, your real mothers. [Az¬Zihâr is the
saying of a husband to his wife, "You are to me like the back of my
mother" i.e. You are unlawful for me to approach.][], nor has He made your
adopted sons your real sons. That is but your saying with your mouths. But
Allâh says the truth, and He guides to the (Right) Way. (4) Call them (adopted
sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allâh. But if you
know not their father's (names, call them) your brothers in faith and Mawâlîkum
(your freed slaves). And there is no sin on you concerning that in which you
made a mistake, except in regard to what your hearts deliberately intend. And
Allâh is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (5) The Prophet is closer
to the believers than their ownselves[], and his wives are their (believers') mothers
(as regards respect and marriage). And blood relations among each other have
closer personal ties in the Decree of Allâh (regarding inheritance) than (the
brotherhood of) the believers and the Muhajirûn (emigrants from Makkah), except
that you do kindness to those brothers (when the Prophet SAW joined them in
brotherhood ties). This has been written in the (Allâh's Book of Divine)
Decrees (Al¬Lauh Al¬Mahfûz)." (6)
And (remember) when We took
from the Prophets their covenant, and from you (O Muhammad SAW), and from Nûh
(Noah), Ibrâhim (Abraham), Mûsa (Moses), and 'Īsā (Jesus), son of
Maryam (Mary). We took from them a strong covenant.[] (7) That He may ask the
truthful (Allâh's Messengers and His Prophets) about their truth (i.e. the
conveyance of Allâh's Message that which they were charged with). And He has
prepared for the disbelievers a painful torment (Hell-fire). (8) O you who believe!
Remember Allâh's Favour to you, when there came against you hosts, and We sent
against them a wind and forces that you saw not [i.e. troops of angels during
the battle of Al¬Ahzâb (the Confederates)]. And Allâh is Ever All¬Seer of what
you do. (9) When they came upon you from above you and from below you, and
when the eyes grew wild and the hearts reached to the throats, and you were
harbouring doubts about Allâh. (10) There, the believers were tried and shaken
with a mighty shaking. (11) And when the hypocrites and those in whose hearts is a
disease (of doubts) said: "Allâh and His Messenger (SAW) promised us
nothing but delusion!" (12) And when a party of them said: "O people
of Yathrib (Al¬Madinah)! There is no stand (possible) for you (against the
enemy attack!) Therefore go back!" And a band of them ask for permission
of the Prophet ( SAW) saying: "Truly, our homes lie open (to the
enemy)." And they lay not open. They but wished to flee. (13) And if the enemy had
entered from all sides (of the city), and they had been exhorted to Al¬Fitnah
(i.e. to renegade from Islâm to polytheism) they would surely have committed it
and would have hesitated thereupon but little. (14) And indeed they had
already made a covenant with Allâh not to turn their backs, and a covenant with
Allâh must be answered for. (15)
Say (O Muhammad SAW to these hypocrites who ask your permission to
run away from you): "Flight will not avail you if you flee from death or
killing, and then you will enjoy no more than a little while!" (16) Say: "Who is he
who can protect you from Allâh if He intends to harm you, or intends mercy on
you?" And they will not find, besides Allâh, for themselves any Walî
(protector, supporter) or any helper. (17) Allâh already knows those among you
who keep back (men) from fighting in Allâh's Cause, and those who say to their
brethren "Come here towards us," while they (themselves) come not to
the battle except a little. (18) Being miserly towards you (as regards help
and aid in Allâh's Cause). Then when fear comes, you will see them looking to
you, their eyes revolving like (those of) one over whom hovers death, but when
the fear departs, they will smite you with sharp tongues, miserly towards
(spending anything in any) good (and only covetous of booty and wealth). Such
have not believed. Therefore Allâh makes their deeds fruitless, and that is
ever easy for Allâh. (19) They think that Al¬Ahzâb (the Confederates) have not yet
withdrawn, and if Al¬Ahzâb (the Confederates) should come (again), they would
wish they were in the deserts (wandering) among the bedouins, seeking news
about you (from a far place); and if they (happen) to be among you, they would
not fight but little. (20) Indeed in the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad SAW) you have
a good example to follow for him who hopes for (the Meeting with) Allâh and the
Last Day and remembers Allâh much. (21) And when the believers saw Al¬Ahzâb (the
Confederates), they said: "This is what Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad
SAW) had promised us, and Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW) had spoken the
truth, And it only added to their faith and to their submissiveness (to Allâh).
(22)
Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant
with Allâh [i.e. they have gone out for Jihâd (holy fighting), and showed not
their backs to the disbelievers], of them some have fulfilled their obligations
(i.e. have been martyred), and some of them are still waiting, but they have
never changed [i.e.they never proved treacherous to their covenant which they
concluded with Allâh] in the least[] (23) That Allâh may reward the men of truth
for their truth (i.e. for their patience at the accomplishment of that which
they covenanted with Allâh), and punish the hypocrites if He wills or accept
their repentance by turning to them (in Mercy). Verily, Allâh is Oft¬Forgiving,
Most Merciful. (24) And Allâh drove back those who disbelieved in their rage, they
gained no advantage (booty). Allâh sufficed for the believers in the fighting
(by sending against the disbelievers a severe wind and troops of angels). And
Allâh is Ever All¬Strong, All¬Mighty. (25) And those of the people of the
Scripture who backed them (the disbelievers) Allâh brought them down from their
forts and cast terror into their hearts, (so that) a group (of them) you
killed, and a group (of them) you made captives. (26) And He caused you to
inherit their lands, and their houses, and their riches, and a land which you
had not trodden (before). And Allâh is Able to do all things. (27) O Prophet (Muhammad
SAW)! Say to your wives: If you desire the life of this world, and its glitter,
then come! I will make a provision for you and set you free in a handsome
manner (divorce).[] (28) But if you desire Allâh and His Messenger, and the home
of the Hereafter, then verily, Allâh has prepared for Al¬Muhsinât (good¬doers)
amongst you an enormous reward. (29) O wives of the Prophet! Whoever of you
commits an open illegal sexual intercourse, the torment for her will be
doubled, and that is ever easy for Allâh. (30)