52. Those to whom We sent the Book before this,-they do believe in Those to whom We sent the Book before this,-they do believe in this (revelation): 53. And when it is recited to them, they say: "We believe therein, for And when it is recited to them, they say: "We believe therein, for it is the Truth from our Lord: indeed we have been Muslims (bowing to Allah"s Will) from before this.
54. Twice will they be given their reward, for that they have Twice will they be given their reward, for that they have persevered, that they avert Evil with Good, and that they spend (in charity) out of what We have given them.
55. And when they hear vain talk, they turn away therefrom and say: And when they hear vain talk, they turn away therefrom and say: "To us our deeds, and to you yours; peace be to you: we seek not the ignorant."
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56. It is true thou wilt not be able to guide every one, whom thou It is true thou wilt not be able to guide every one, whom thou lovest; but Allah guides those whom He will and He knows best those who receive guidance.
57. They say: "If we were to follow the guidance with thee, we should They say: "If we were to follow the guidance with thee, we should be s.n.a.t.c.hed away from our land." Have We not established for them a secure sanctuary, to which are brought as tribute fruits of all kinds,-a provision from Ourselves? but most of them understand not.
58. And how many populations We destroyed, which exulted in their And how many populations We destroyed, which exulted in their life (of ease and plenty)! now those habitations of theirs, after them, are deserted,-All but a (miserable) few! and We are their heirs!
59. Nor was thy Lord the one to destroy a population until He had Nor was thy Lord the one to destroy a population until He had sent to its centre an apostle, rehearsing to them Our Signs; nor are We going to destroy a population except when its members practise iniquity.
60. The (material) things which ye are given are but the The (material) things which ye are given are but the conveniences of this life and the glitter thereof; but that which is with Allah is better and more enduring: will ye not then be wise?
61. Are (these two) alike?-one to whom We have made a goodly Are (these two) alike?-one to whom We have made a goodly promise, and who is going to reach its (fulfilment), and one to whom We have given the good things of this life, but who, on the Day of Judgment, is to be among those brought up (for punishment)?
62. That Day ((Allah)) will call to them, and say "Where are my That Day ((Allah)) will call to them, and say "Where are my "partners"?-whom ye imagined (to be such)?"
63. Those against whom the charge will be proved, will say: "Our Those against whom the charge will be proved, will say: "Our Lord! These are the ones whom we led astray: we led them astray, as we were astray ourselves: we free ourselves (from them) in Thy presence: it was not us they worshipped."
64. It will be said (to them): "Call upon your "partners" (for help)" It will be said (to them): "Call upon your "partners" (for help)"
:they will call upon them, but they will not listen to them; and they will see the Penalty (before them); (how they will wish) "if only they had been open to guidance!"
65. That Day ((Allah)) will call to them, and say: "What was the That Day ((Allah)) will call to them, and say: "What was the answer ye gave to the apostles?"
66. Then the (whole) story that Day will seem obscure to them (like Then the (whole) story that Day will seem obscure to them (like light to the blind) and they will not be able (even) to question each other.
67. But any that (in this life) had repented, believed, and worked But any that (in this life) had repented, believed, and worked righteousness, will have hopes to be among those who achieve salvation.
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68. Thy Lord does create and choose as He pleases: no choice have Thy Lord does create and choose as He pleases: no choice have they (in the matter): Glory to Allah. and far is He above the partners they ascribe (to Him)!
69. And thy Lord knows all that their hearts conceal and all that they And thy Lord knows all that their hearts conceal and all that they reveal.
70. And He is Allah. There is no G.o.d but He. To Him be praise, at the And He is Allah. There is no G.o.d but He. To Him be praise, at the first and at the last: for Him is the Command, and to Him shall ye (all) be brought back.
71. Say: See ye? If Allah were to make the night perpetual over you Say: See ye? If Allah were to make the night perpetual over you to the Day of Judgment, what G.o.d is there other than Allah, who can give you enlightenment? Will ye not then hearken?
72. Say: See ye? If Allah were to make the day perpetual over you to Say: See ye? If Allah were to make the day perpetual over you to the Day of Judgment, what G.o.d is there other than Allah, who can give you a night in which ye can rest? Will ye not then see?
73. It is out of His Mercy that He has made for you Night and Day,-that ye may rest therein, and that ye may seek of his Grace;-and in order It is out of His Mercy that He has made for you Night and Day,-that ye may rest therein, and that ye may seek of his Grace;-and in order that ye may be grateful.
74. The Day that He will call on them, He will say: "Where are my The Day that He will call on them, He will say: "Where are my "partners"? whom ye imagined (to be such)?"
75. And from each people shall We draw a witness, and We shall say: And from each people shall We draw a witness, and We shall say: "Produce your Proof": then shall they know that the Truth is in Allah (alone), and the (lies) which they invented will leave them in lurch.
76. Qarun was doubtless, of the people of Moses; but he acted Qarun was doubtless, of the people of Moses; but he acted insolently towards them: such were the treasures We had bestowed on him that their very keys would have been a burden to a body of strong men, behold, his people said to him: "Exult not, for Allah loveth not those who exult (in riches).
77. "But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, "But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good, as Allah has been good to thee, and seek not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief."
78. He said: "This has been given to me because of a certain He said: "This has been given to me because of a certain knowledge which I have." Did he not know that Allah had destroyed, before him, (whole) generations,-which were superior to him in strength and greater in the amount (of riches) they had collected? but the wicked are not called (immediately) to account for their sins.
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79. So he went forth among his people in the (pride of his wordly) So he went forth among his people in the (pride of his wordly) glitter. Said those whose aim is the Life of this World: "Oh! that we had the like of what Qarun has got! for he is truly a lord of mighty good fortune!"
80. But those who had been granted (true) knowledge said: "Alas for But those who had been granted (true) knowledge said: "Alas for you! The reward of Allah (in the Hereafter) is best for those who believe and work righteousness: but this none shall attain, save those who steadfastly persevere (in good)."
81. Then We caused the earth to swallow up him and his house; and Then We caused the earth to swallow up him and his house; and he had not (the least little) party to help him against Allah, nor could he defend himself.
82. And those who had envied his position the day before began to And those who had envied his position the day before began to say on the morrow: "Ah! it is indeed Allah Who enlarges the provision or restricts it, to any of His servants He pleases! had it not been that Allah was gracious to us, He could have caused the earth to swallow us up! Ah!
those who reject Allah will a.s.suredly never prosper."
83. That Home of the Hereafter We shall give to those who intend not That Home of the Hereafter We shall give to those who intend not high-handedness or mischief on earth: and the end is (best) for the righteous.
84. If any does good, the reward to him is better than his deed; but if If any does good, the reward to him is better than his deed; but if any does evil, the doers of evil are only punished (to the extent) of their deeds.
85. Verily He Who ordained the Qur"an for thee, will bring thee back Verily He Who ordained the Qur"an for thee, will bring thee back to the Place of Return. Say: "My Lord knows best who it is that brings true guidance, and who is in manifest error."
86. And thou hadst not expected that the Book would be sent to thee And thou hadst not expected that the Book would be sent to thee except as a Mercy from thy Lord: Therefore lend not thou support in any way to those who reject ((Allah)"s Message).
87. And let nothing keep thee back from the Signs of Allah after they And let nothing keep thee back from the Signs of Allah after they have been revealed to thee: and invite (men) to thy Lord, and be not of the company of those who join G.o.ds with Allah.
88. And call not, besides Allah, on another G.o.d. There is no G.o.d but And call not, besides Allah, on another G.o.d. There is no G.o.d but He. Everything (that exists) will perish except His own Face. To Him belongs the Command, and to Him will ye (all) be brought back.
Surah 29. The Spider
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2. Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, "We believe", Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, "We believe", and that they will not be tested?
3. We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false.
4. Do those who practise evil think that they will get the better of Us? Do those who practise evil think that they will get the better of Us?
Evil is their judgment!
5. For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the Hereafter, let them strive); for the term (appointed) by Allah is surely coming and He hears and knows (all things).
6. And if any strive (with might and main), they do so for their own And if any strive (with might and main), they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from all creation.
7. Those who believe and work righteous deeds,-from them shall We Those who believe and work righteous deeds,-from them shall We blot out all evil (that may be) in them, and We shall reward them according to the best of their deeds.
8. We have enjoined on man kindness to parents: but if they (either We have enjoined on man kindness to parents: but if they (either of them) strive (to force) thee to join with Me (in worship) anything of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not. Ye have (all) to return to me, and I will tell you (the truth) of all that ye did.
9. And those who believe and work righteous deeds,-them shall We And those who believe and work righteous deeds,-them shall We admit to the company of the Righteous.
10. Then there are among men such as say, "We believe in Allah.; Then there are among men such as say, "We believe in Allah.; but when they suffer affliction in (the cause of) Allah, they treat men"s oppression as if it were the Wrath of Allah. And if help comes (to thee) from thy Lord, they are sure to say, "We have (always) been with you!"
Does not Allah know best all that is in the hearts of all creation?
11. And Allah most certainly knows those who believe, and as And Allah most certainly knows those who believe, and as certainly those who are Hypocrites.
12. And the Unbelievers say to those who believe: "Follow our path, And the Unbelievers say to those who believe: "Follow our path, and we will bear (the consequences) of your faults." Never in the least will they bear their faults: in fact they are liars!
13. They will bear their own burdens, and (other) burdens along with They will bear their own burdens, and (other) burdens along with their own, and on the Day of Judgments they will be called to account for their falsehoods.
14. We (once) sent Noah to his people, and he tarried among them a We (once) sent Noah to his people, and he tarried among them a thousand years less fifty: but the Deluge overwhelmed them while they (persisted in) sin.
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15. But We saved him and the companions of the Ark, and We made But We saved him and the companions of the Ark, and We made the (Ark) a Sign for all peoples!
16. And (We also saved) Abraham: behold, he said to his people, And (We also saved) Abraham: behold, he said to his people, "Serve Allah and fear Him: that will be best for you-If ye understand!
17. "For ye do worship idols besides Allah, and ye invent falsehood. "For ye do worship idols besides Allah, and ye invent falsehood.
The things that ye worship besides Allah have no power to give you sustenance: then seek ye sustenance from Allah, serve Him, and be grateful to Him: to Him will be your return.
18. "And if ye reject (the Message), so did generations before you: "And if ye reject (the Message), so did generations before you: and the duty of the apostle is only to preach publicly (and clearly)."
19. See they not how Allah originates creation, then repeats it: truly See they not how Allah originates creation, then repeats it: truly that is easy for Allah.
20. Say: "Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate Say: "Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate creation; so will Allah produce a later creation: for Allah has power over all things.
21. "He punishes whom He pleases, and He grants Mercy to whom He "He punishes whom He pleases, and He grants Mercy to whom He pleases, and towards Him are ye turned.
22. "Not on earth nor in heaven will ye be able (fleeing) to frustrate "Not on earth nor in heaven will ye be able (fleeing) to frustrate (his Plan), nor have ye, besides Allah, any protector or helper."
23. Those who reject the Signs of Allah and the Meeting with Him (in Those who reject the Signs of Allah and the Meeting with Him (in the Hereafter),-it is they who shall despair of My Mercy: it is they who will (suffer) a most grievous Penalty.
24. So naught was the answer of (Abraham"s) people except that So naught was the answer of (Abraham"s) people except that they said: "Slay him or burn him." But Allah did save him from the Fire.
Verily in this are Signs for people who believe.
25. And he said: "For you, ye have taken (for worship) idols besides And he said: "For you, ye have taken (for worship) idols besides Allah, out of mutual love and regard between yourselves in this life; but on the Day of Judgment ye shall disown each other and curse each other: and your abode will be the Fire, and ye shall have none to help."
26. But Lut had faith in Him: He said: "I will leave home for the sake But Lut had faith in Him: He said: "I will leave home for the sake of my Lord: for He is Exalted in Might, and Wise."
27. And We gave (Abraham) Isaac and Jacob, and ordained among And We gave (Abraham) Isaac and Jacob, and ordained among his progeny Prophethood and Revelation, and We granted him his reward in this life; and he was in the Hereafter (of the company) of the Righteous.
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28. And (remember) Lut: behold, he said to his people: "Ye do And (remember) Lut: behold, he said to his people: "Ye do commit lewdness, such as no people in Creation (ever) committed before you.
29. "Do ye indeed approach men, and cut off the highway?-and "Do ye indeed approach men, and cut off the highway?-and practise wickedness (even) in your councils?" But his people gave no answer but this: they said: "Bring us the Wrath of Allah if thou tellest the truth."
30. He said: "O my Lord! help Thou me against people who do He said: "O my Lord! help Thou me against people who do mischief!"
31. When Our Messengers came to Abraham with the good news, When Our Messengers came to Abraham with the good news, they said: "We are indeed going to destroy the people of this township: for truly they are (addicted to) crime."
32. He said: "But there is Lut there." They said: "Well do we know He said: "But there is Lut there." They said: "Well do we know who is there : we will certainly save him and his following,-except his wife: she is of those who lag behind!"
33. And when Our Messengers came to Lut, he was grieved on their And when Our Messengers came to Lut, he was grieved on their account, and felt himself powerless (to protect) them: but they said: "Fear thou not, nor grieve: we are (here) to save thee and thy following, except thy wife: she is of those who lag behind.
34. "For we are going to bring down on the people of this township a "For we are going to bring down on the people of this township a Punishment from heaven, because they have been wickedly rebellious."
35. And We have left thereof an evident Sign, for any people who And We have left thereof an evident Sign, for any people who (care to) understand.
36. To the Madyan (people) (We sent) their brother Shu"aib. Then he To the Madyan (people) (We sent) their brother Shu"aib. Then he said: "O my people! serve Allah, and fear the Last Day: nor commit evil on the earth, with intent to do mischief."
37. But they rejected him: Then the mighty Blast seized them, and But they rejected him: Then the mighty Blast seized them, and they lay prostrate in their homes by the morning.
38. (Remember also) the "Ad and the Thamud (people): clearly will (Remember also) the "Ad and the Thamud (people): clearly will appear to you from (the traces) of their buildings (their fate): the Evil One made their deeds alluring to them, and kept them back from the Path, though they were gifted with intelligence and skill.
39. (Remember also) Qarun, Pharaoh, and Haman: there came to (Remember also) Qarun, Pharaoh, and Haman: there came to them Moses with Clear Signs, but they behaved with insolence on the earth; yet they could not overreach (Us).
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40. Each one of them We seized for his crime: of them, against some Each one of them We seized for his crime: of them, against some We sent a violent tornado (with showers of stones); some were caught by a (mighty) Blast; some We caused the earth to swallow up; and some We drowned (in the waters): It was not Allah Who injured (or oppressed) them:" They injured (and oppressed) their own souls.
41. The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the spider, who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses is the spider"s house;-if they but knew.
42. Verily Allah doth know of (every thing) whatever that they call Verily Allah doth know of (every thing) whatever that they call upon besides Him: and He is Exalted (in power), Wise.
43. And such are the Parables We set forth for mankind, but only And such are the Parables We set forth for mankind, but only those understand them who have knowledge.
44. Allah created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): Allah created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): verily in that is a Sign for those who believe.
45. Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee, and Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee, and establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do.
46. And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except with And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except with means better (than mere disputation), unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say, "We believe in the revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; Our Allah and your Allah is one; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam)."
47. And thus (it is) that We have sent down the Book to thee. So the And thus (it is) that We have sent down the Book to thee. So the People of the Book believe therein, as also do some of these (pagan Arabs): and none but Unbelievers reject our signs.
48. And thou wast not (able) to recite a Book before this (Book And thou wast not (able) to recite a Book before this (Book came), nor art thou (able) to transcribe it with thy right hand: In that case, indeed, would the talkers of vanities have doubted.