70. Then they sought a stratagem against him: but We made them Then they sought a stratagem against him: but We made them the ones that lost most!
71. But We delivered him and (his nephew) Lut (and directed them) But We delivered him and (his nephew) Lut (and directed them) to the land which We have blessed for the nations.
72. And We bestowed on him Isaac and, as an additional gift, (a And We bestowed on him Isaac and, as an additional gift, (a grandson), Jacob, and We made righteous men of every one (of them).
73. And We made them leaders, guiding (men) by Our Command, And We made them leaders, guiding (men) by Our Command, and We sent them inspiration to do good deeds, to establish regular prayers, and to practise regular charity; and they constantly served Us (and Us only).
74. And to Lut, too, We gave Judgment and Knowledge, and We And to Lut, too, We gave Judgment and Knowledge, and We saved him from the town which practised abominations: truly they were a people given to Evil, a rebellious people.
75. And We admitted him to Our Mercy: for he was one of the And We admitted him to Our Mercy: for he was one of the Righteous.
76. (Remember) Noah, when he cried (to Us) aforetime: We listened (Remember) Noah, when he cried (to Us) aforetime: We listened to his (prayer) and delivered him and his family from great distress.
77. We helped him against people who rejected Our Signs: truly they We helped him against people who rejected Our Signs: truly they were a people given to Evil: so We drowned them (in the Flood) all together.
78. And remember David and Solomon, when they gave judgment in And remember David and Solomon, when they gave judgment in the matter of the field into which the sheep of certain people had strayed by night: We did witness their judgment.
79. To Solomon We inspired the (right) understanding of the matter: To Solomon We inspired the (right) understanding of the matter: to each (of them) We gave Judgment and Knowledge; it was Our power that made the hills and the birds celebrate Our praises, with David: it was We Who did (all these things).
80. It was We Who taught him the making of coats of mail for your It was We Who taught him the making of coats of mail for your benefit, to guard you from each other"s violence: will ye then be grateful?
81. (It was Our power that made) the violent (unruly) wind flow (It was Our power that made) the violent (unruly) wind flow (tamely) for Solomon, to his order, to the land which We had blessed: for We do know all things.
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82. And of the evil ones, were some who dived for him, and did other And of the evil ones, were some who dived for him, and did other work besides; and it was We Who guarded them.
83. And (remember) Job, when He cried to his Lord, "Truly distress And (remember) Job, when He cried to his Lord, "Truly distress has seized me, but Thou art the Most Merciful of those that are merciful."
84. So We listened to him: We removed the distress that was on him, So We listened to him: We removed the distress that was on him, and We restored his people to him, and doubled their number,-as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who serve Us.
85. And (remember) Isma"il, Idris, and Zul-kifl, all (men) of And (remember) Isma"il, Idris, and Zul-kifl, all (men) of constancy and patience; 86. We admitted them to Our mercy: for they were of the righteous We admitted them to Our mercy: for they were of the righteous ones.
87. And remember Zun-nun, when he departed in wrath: He And remember Zun-nun, when he departed in wrath: He imagined that We had no power over him! But he cried through the deptHs of darkness, "There is no G.o.d but thou: glory to thee: I was indeed wrong!"
88. So We listened to him: and delivered him from distress: and thus So We listened to him: and delivered him from distress: and thus do We deliver those who have faith.
89. And (remember) Zakariya, when he cried to his Lord: "O my And (remember) Zakariya, when he cried to his Lord: "O my Lord! leave me not without offspring, though thou art the best of inheritors."
90. So We listened to him: and We granted him Yahya: We cured his So We listened to him: and We granted him Yahya: We cured his wife"s (Barrenness) for him. These (three) were ever quick in emulation in good works; they used to call on Us with love and reverence, and humble themselves before Us.
91. And (remember) her who guarded her chast.i.ty: We breathed into And (remember) her who guarded her chast.i.ty: We breathed into her of Our spirit, and We made her and her son a sign for all peoples.
92. Verily, this brotherhood of yours is a single brotherhood, and I Verily, this brotherhood of yours is a single brotherhood, and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore serve Me (and no other).
93. But (later generations) cut off their affair (of unity), one from But (later generations) cut off their affair (of unity), one from another: (yet) will they all return to Us.
94. Whoever works any act of righteousness and has faith,-His Whoever works any act of righteousness and has faith,-His endeavour will not be rejected: We shall record it in his favour.
95. But there is a ban on any population which We have destroyed: But there is a ban on any population which We have destroyed: that they shall not return, [image]
96. Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through (their barrier), Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through (their barrier), and they swiftly swarm from every hill.
97. Then will the true promise draw nigh (of fulfilment): then behold! Then will the true promise draw nigh (of fulfilment): then behold!
the eyes of the Unbelievers will fixedly stare in horror: "Ah! Woe to us! we were indeed heedless of this; nay, we truly did wrong!"
98. Verily ye, (unbelievers), and the (false) G.o.ds that ye worship Verily ye, (unbelievers), and the (false) G.o.ds that ye worship besides Allah, are (but) fuel for h.e.l.l! to it will ye (surely) come!
99. If these had been G.o.ds, they would not have got there! but each If these had been G.o.ds, they would not have got there! but each one will abide therein.
100. There, sobbing will be their lot, nor will they there hear (aught There, sobbing will be their lot, nor will they there hear (aught else).
101. Those for whom the good (record) from Us has gone before, will Those for whom the good (record) from Us has gone before, will be removed far therefrom.
102. Not the slightest sound will they hear of h.e.l.l: what their souls Not the slightest sound will they hear of h.e.l.l: what their souls desired, in that will they dwell.
103. The Great Terror will bring them no grief: but the angels will The Great Terror will bring them no grief: but the angels will meet them (with mutual greetings): "This is your Day,-(the Day) that ye were promised."
104. The Day that We roll up the heavens like a scroll rolled up for The Day that We roll up the heavens like a scroll rolled up for books (completed),-even as We produced the first creation, so shall We produce a new one: a promise We have undertaken: truly shall We fulfil it.
105. Before this We wrote in the Psalms, after the Message (given to Before this We wrote in the Psalms, after the Message (given to Moses): My servants the righteous, shall inherit the earth."
106. Verily in this (Qur"an) is a Message for people who would (truly) Verily in this (Qur"an) is a Message for people who would (truly) worship Allah.
107. We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures. We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures.
108. Say: "What has come to me by inspiration is that your Allah is Say: "What has come to me by inspiration is that your Allah is One Allah. will ye therefore bow to His Will (in Islam)?"
109. But if they turn back, Say: "I have proclaimed the Message to But if they turn back, Say: "I have proclaimed the Message to you all alike and in truth; but I know not whether that which ye are promised is near or far.
110. "It is He Who knows what is open in speech and what ye hide "It is He Who knows what is open in speech and what ye hide (in your hearts).
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111. "I know not but that it may be a trial for you, and a grant of "I know not but that it may be a trial for you, and a grant of (worldly) livelihood (to you) for a time."
112. Say: "O my Lord! judge Thou in truth!" "Our Lord Most Gracious Say: "O my Lord! judge Thou in truth!" "Our Lord Most Gracious is the One Whose a.s.sistance should be sought against the blasphemies ye utter!"
Surah 22. The Pilgrimage
1. O mankind! fear your Lord! for the convulsion of the Hour (of O mankind! fear your Lord! for the convulsion of the Hour (of Judgment) will be a thing terrible!
2. The Day ye shall see it, every mother giving suck shall forget her The Day ye shall see it, every mother giving suck shall forget her suckling-babe, and every pregnant female shall drop her load (unformed): thou shalt see mankind as in a drunken riot, yet not drunk: but dreadful will be the Wrath of Allah.
3. And yet among men there are such as dispute about Allah, without And yet among men there are such as dispute about Allah, without knowledge, and follow every evil one obstinate in rebellion!
4. About the (Evil One) it is decreed that whoever turns to him for About the (Evil One) it is decreed that whoever turns to him for friendship, him will he lead astray, and he will guide him to the Penalty of the Fire.
5. O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection, (consider) O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection, (consider) that We created you out of dust, then out of sperm, then out of a leechlike clot, then out of a morsel of flesh, partly formed and partly unformed, in order that We may manifest (our power) to you; and We cause whom We will to rest in the wombs for an appointed term, then do We bring you out as babes, then (foster you) that ye may reach your age of full strength; and some of you are called to die, and some are sent back to the feeblest old age, so that they know nothing after having known (much), and (further), thou seest the earth barren and lifeless, but when We pour down rain on it, it is stirred (to life), it swells, and it puts forth every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs).
6. This is so, because Allah is the Reality: it is He Who gives life to This is so, because Allah is the Reality: it is He Who gives life to the dead, and it is He Who has power over all things.
7. And verily the Hour will come: there can be no doubt about it, or And verily the Hour will come: there can be no doubt about it, or about (the fact) that Allah will raise up all who are in the graves.
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9. (Disdainfully) bending his side, in order to lead (men) astray from (Disdainfully) bending his side, in order to lead (men) astray from the Path of Allah. for him there is disgrace in this life, and on the Day of Judgment We shall make him taste the Penalty of burning (Fire).
10. (It will be said): "This is because of the deeds which thy hands (It will be said): "This is because of the deeds which thy hands sent forth, for verily Allah is not unjust to His servants.
11. There are among men some who serve Allah, as it were, on the There are among men some who serve Allah, as it were, on the verge: if good befalls them, they are, therewith, well content; but if a trial comes to them, they turn on their faces: they lose both this world and the Hereafter: that is loss for all to see!
12. They call on such deities, besides Allah, as can neither hurt nor They call on such deities, besides Allah, as can neither hurt nor profit them: that is straying far indeed (from the Way)!
13. (Perhaps) they call on one whose hurt is nearer than his profit: (Perhaps) they call on one whose hurt is nearer than his profit: evil, indeed, is the patron, and evil the companion (or help)!
14. Verily Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous Verily Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds, to Gardens, beneath which rivers flow: for Allah carries out all that He plans.
15. If any think that Allah will not help him (His Messenger. in this If any think that Allah will not help him (His Messenger. in this world and the Hereafter, let him stretch out a rope to the ceiling and cut (himself) off: then let him see whether his plan will remove that which enrages (him)!
16. Thus have We sent down Clear Sings; and verily Allah doth guide Thus have We sent down Clear Sings; and verily Allah doth guide whom He will!
17. Those who believe (in the Qur"an), those who follow the Jewish Those who believe (in the Qur"an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians, Christians, Magians, and Polytheists,-Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah is witness of all things.
18. Seest thou not that to Allah bow down in worship all things that Seest thou not that to Allah bow down in worship all things that are in the heavens and on earth,-the sun, the moon, the stars; the hills, the trees, the animals; and a great number among mankind? But a great number are (also) such as are fit for Punishment: and such as Allah shall disgrace,-None can raise to honour: for Allah carries out all that He wills.
19. These two antagonists dispute with each other about their Lord: These two antagonists dispute with each other about their Lord: But those who deny (their Lord),-for them will be cut out a garment of Fire: over their heads will be poured out boiling water.
20. With it will be scalded what is within their bodies, as well as With it will be scalded what is within their bodies, as well as (their) skins.
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21. In addition there will be maces of iron (to punish) them. In addition there will be maces of iron (to punish) them.
22. Every time they wish to get away therefrom, from anguish, they Every time they wish to get away therefrom, from anguish, they will be forced back therein, and (it will be said), "Taste ye the Penalty of Burning!"
23. Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds, to Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds, to Gardens beneath which rivers flow: they shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and pearls; and their garments there will be of silk.
24. For they have been guided (in this life) to the purest of speeches; For they have been guided (in this life) to the purest of speeches; they have been guided to the Path of Him Who is Worthy of (all) Praise.
25. As to those who have rejected ((Allah)), and would keep back As to those who have rejected ((Allah)), and would keep back (men) from the Way of Allah, and from the Sacred Mosque, which We have made (open) to (all) men - equal is the dweller there and the visitor from the country - and any whose purpose therein is profanity or wrongdoing - them will We cause to taste of a most Grievous Penalty.
26. Behold! We gave the site, to Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, Behold! We gave the site, to Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, (saying): "a.s.sociate not anything (in worship) with Me; and sanctify My House for those who compa.s.s it round, or stand up, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
27. "And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to thee "And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways; 28. "That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and "That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days appointed, over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in want.
29. "Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform "Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform their vows, and (again) circ.u.mambulate the Ancient House."
30. Such (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Such (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for him it is good in the Sight of his Lord. Lawful to you (for food in Pilgrimage) are cattle, except those mentioned to you (as exception): but shun the abomination of idols, and shun the word that is false,-31. Being true in faith to Allah, and never a.s.signing partners to Him: Being true in faith to Allah, and never a.s.signing partners to Him: if anyone a.s.signs partners to Allah, is as if he had fallen from heaven and been s.n.a.t.c.hed up by birds, or the wind had swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrown him into a far-distant place.
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32. Such (is his state): and whoever holds in honour the symbols of Such (is his state): and whoever holds in honour the symbols of Allah, (in the sacrifice of animals), such (honour) should come truly from piety of heart.
33. In them ye have benefits for a term appointed: in the end their In them ye have benefits for a term appointed: in the end their place of sacrifice is near the Ancient House.
34. To every people did We appoint rites (of sacrifice), that they To every people did We appoint rites (of sacrifice), that they might celebrate the name of Allah over the sustenance He gave them from animals (fit for food). But your Allah is One Allah. submit then your wills to Him (in Islam): and give thou the good news to those who humble themselves,-35. To those whose hearts when Allah is mentioned, are filled with To those whose hearts when Allah is mentioned, are filled with fear, who show patient perseverance over their afflictions, keep up regular prayer, and spend (in charity) out of what We have bestowed upon them.
36. The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the symbols from Allah. in them is (much) good for you: then p.r.o.nounce the name of Allah over them as they line up (for sacrifice): when they are down on their sides (after slaughter), eat ye thereof, and feed such as (beg not but) live in contentment, and such as beg with due humility: thus have We made animals subject to you, that ye may be grateful.
37. It is not their meat nor their blood, that reaches Allah. it is your It is not their meat nor their blood, that reaches Allah. it is your piety that reaches Him: He has thus made them subject to you, that ye may glorify Allah for His Guidance to you and proclaim the good news to all who do right.
38. Verily Allah will defend (from ill) those who believe: verily, Allah Verily Allah will defend (from ill) those who believe: verily, Allah loveth not any that is a traitor to faith, or show ingrat.i.tude.
39. To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged;-and verily, Allah is most powerful for their aid;-40. (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right,-(for no cause) except that they say, "our Lord is Allah..
Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been pulled down monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid his (cause);-for verily Allah is full of Strength, Exalted in Might, (able to enforce His Will).
41. (They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish (They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give regular charity, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.
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42. If they treat thy (mission) as false, so did the peoples before If they treat thy (mission) as false, so did the peoples before them (with their prophets),-the People of Noah, and "Ad and Thamud; 43. Those of Abraham and Lut; Those of Abraham and Lut; 44. And the Companions of the Madyan People; and Moses was And the Companions of the Madyan People; and Moses was rejected (in the same way). But I granted respite to the Unbelievers, and (only) after that did I punish them: but how (terrible) was my rejection (of them)!
45. How many populations have We destroyed, which were given to How many populations have We destroyed, which were given to wrong-doing? They tumbled down on their roofs. And how many wells are lying idle and neglected, and castles lofty and well-built?
46. Do they not travel through the land, so that their hearts (and Do they not travel through the land, so that their hearts (and minds) may thus learn wisdom and their ears may thus learn to hear?
Truly it is not their eyes that are blind, but their hearts which are in their b.r.e.a.s.t.s.
47. Yet they ask thee to hasten on the Punishment! But Allah will not Yet they ask thee to hasten on the Punishment! But Allah will not fail in His Promise. Verily a Day in the sight of thy Lord is like a thousand years of your reckoning.
48. And to how many populations did I give respite, which were given And to how many populations did I give respite, which were given to wrong-doing? in the end I punished them. To me is the destination (of all).
49. Say: "O men! I am (sent) to you only to give a Clear Warning: Say: "O men! I am (sent) to you only to give a Clear Warning: 50. "Those who believe and work righteousness, for them is "Those who believe and work righteousness, for them is forgiveness and a sustenance most generous.
51. "But those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them,-they "But those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them,-they will be Companions of the Fire."
52. Never did We send an apostle or a prophet before thee, but, Never did We send an apostle or a prophet before thee, but, when he framed a desire, Satan threw some (vanity) into his desire: but Allah will cancel anything (vain) that Satan throws in, and Allah will confirm (and establish) His Signs: for Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom: 53. That He may make the suggestions thrown in by Satan, but a That He may make the suggestions thrown in by Satan, but a trial for those in whose hearts is a disease and who are hardened of heart: verily the wrong-doers are in a schism far (from the Truth): 54. And that those on whom knowledge has been bestowed may And that those on whom knowledge has been bestowed may learn that the (Qur"an) is the Truth from thy Lord, and that they may [image]
believe therein, and their hearts may be made humbly (open) to it: for verily Allah is the Guide of those who believe, to the Straight Way.
55. Those who reject Faith will not cease to be in doubt concerning Those who reject Faith will not cease to be in doubt concerning (Revelation) until the Hour (of Judgment) comes suddenly upon them, or there comes to them the Penalty of a Day of Disaster.