Holy Quran Part 19

35. The parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised!-beneath it flow rivers: perpetual is the enjoyment thereof and the shade The parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised!-beneath it flow rivers: perpetual is the enjoyment thereof and the shade therein: such is the end of the Righteous; and the end of Unbelievers in the Fire.

36. Those to whom We have given the Book rejoice at what hath Those to whom We have given the Book rejoice at what hath been revealed unto thee: but there are among the clans those who reject a part thereof. Say: "I am commanded to wors.h.i.+p Allah, and not to join partners with Him. Unto Him do I call, and unto Him is my return."

37. Thus have We revealed it to be a judgment of authority in Arabic. Thus have We revealed it to be a judgment of authority in Arabic.

Wert thou to follow their (vain) desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither protector nor defender against Allah.

38. We did send apostles before thee, and appointed for them wives We did send apostles before thee, and appointed for them wives and children: and it was never the part of an apostle to bring a sign except as Allah permitted (or commanded). For each period is a Book (revealed).

39. Allah doth blot out or confirm what He pleaseth: with Him is the Allah doth blot out or confirm what He pleaseth: with Him is the Mother of the Book.

40. Whether We shall show thee (within thy life-time) part of what Whether We shall show thee (within thy life-time) part of what we promised them or take to ourselves thy soul (before it is all accomplished),-thy duty is to make (the Message) reach them: it is our part to call them to account.

41. See they not that We gradually reduce the land (in their control) See they not that We gradually reduce the land (in their control) from its outlying borders? (Where) Allah commands, there is none to put back His Command: and He is swift in calling to account.

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42. Those before them did (also) devise plots; but in all things the Those before them did (also) devise plots; but in all things the master-planning is Allah's He knoweth the doings of every soul: and soon will the Unbelievers know who gets home in the end.

43. The Unbelievers say: "No apostle art thou." Say: "Enough for a The Unbelievers say: "No apostle art thou." Say: "Enough for a witness between me and you is Allah, and such as have knowledge of the Book."

Surah 14. Abraham

1. A. L. R. A Book which We have revealed unto thee, in order that A. L. R. A Book which We have revealed unto thee, in order that thou mightest lead mankind out of the depths of darkness into light - by the leave of their Lord - to the Way of (Him) the Exalted in power, worthy of all praise!-2. Of Allah, to Whom do belong all things in the heavens and on Of Allah, to Whom do belong all things in the heavens and on earth! But alas for the Unbelievers for a terrible penalty (their Unfaith will bring them)!-3. Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter, who Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter, who hinder (men) from the Path of Allah and seek therein something crooked: they are astray by a long distance.

4. We sent not an apostle except (to teach) in the language of his We sent not an apostle except (to teach) in the language of his (own) people, in order to make (things) clear to them. Now Allah leaves straying those whom He pleases and guides whom He pleases: and He is Exalted in power, full of Wisdom.

5. We sent Moses with Our signs (and the command). "Bring out thy We sent Moses with Our signs (and the command). "Bring out thy people from the depths of darkness into light, and teach them to remember the Days of Allah." Verily in this there are Signs for such as are firmly patient and constant,-grateful and appreciative.

6. Remember! Moses said to his people: "Call to mind the favour of Remember! Moses said to his people: "Call to mind the favour of Allah to you when He delivered you from the people of Pharaoh: they set you hard tasks and punishments, slaughtered your sons, and let your women-folk live: therein was a tremendous trial from your Lord."

7. And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): "If ye And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): "If ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; But if ye show ingrat.i.tude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed."

8. And Moses said: "If ye show ingrat.i.tude, ye and all on earth And Moses said: "If ye show ingrat.i.tude, ye and all on earth together, yet is Allah free of all wants, worthy of all praise.

9. Has not the story reached you, (O people!), of those who (went) Has not the story reached you, (O people!), of those who (went) before you? - of the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Thamud? - And of those who (came) after them? None knows them but Allah. To them came [image]

apostles with Clear (Signs); but they put their hands up to their mouths, and said: "We do deny (the mission) on which ye have been sent, and we are really in suspicious (disquieting) doubt as to that to which ye invite us."

10. Their apostles said: "Is there a doubt about Allah, The Creator of Their apostles said: "Is there a doubt about Allah, The Creator of the heavens and the earth? It is He Who invites you, in order that He may forgive you your sins and give you respite for a term appointed!" They said: "Ah! ye are no more than human, like ourselves! Ye wish to turn us away from the (G.o.ds) our fathers used to wors.h.i.+p: then bring us some clear authority."

11. Their apostles said to them: "True, we are human like yourselves, Their apostles said to them: "True, we are human like yourselves, but Allah doth grant His grace to such of his servants as He pleases. It is not for us to bring you an authority except as Allah permits. And on Allah let all men of faith put their trust.

12. "No reason have we why we should not put our trust on Allah. "No reason have we why we should not put our trust on Allah.

Indeed He Has guided us to the Ways we (follow). We shall certainly bear with patience all the hurt you may cause us. For those who put their trust should put their trust on Allah."

13. And the Unbelievers said to their apostles: "Be sure we shall drive And the Unbelievers said to their apostles: "Be sure we shall drive you out of our land, or ye shall return to our religion." But their Lord inspired (this Message) to them: "Verily We shall cause the wrong-doers to peris.h.!.+

14. "And verily We shall cause you to abide in the land, and succeed "And verily We shall cause you to abide in the land, and succeed them. This for such as fear the Time when they shall stand before My tribunal,-such as fear the punishment denounced."

15. But they sought victory and decision (there and then), and But they sought victory and decision (there and then), and frustration was the lot of every powerful obstinate transgressor.

16. In front of such a one is h.e.l.l, and he is given, for drink, boiling In front of such a one is h.e.l.l, and he is given, for drink, boiling fetid water.

17. In gulps will he sip it, but never will he be near swallowing it In gulps will he sip it, but never will he be near swallowing it down his throat: death will come to him from every quarter, yet will he not die: and in front of him will be a chastis.e.m.e.nt unrelenting.

18. The parable of those who reject their Lord is that their works are The parable of those who reject their Lord is that their works are as ashes, on which the wind blows furiously on a tempestuous day: No power have they over aught that they have earned: that is the straying far, far (from the goal).

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19. Seest thou not that Allah created the heavens and the earth in Seest thou not that Allah created the heavens and the earth in Truth? If He so will, He can remove you and put (in your place) a new creation?

20. Nor is that for Allah any great matter. Nor is that for Allah any great matter.

21. They will all be marshalled before Allah together: then will the They will all be marshalled before Allah together: then will the weak say to those who were arrogant, "For us, we but followed you; can ye then avail us to all against the wrath of Allah." They will reply, "If we had received the Guidance of Allah, we should have given it to you: to us it makes no difference (now) whether we rage, or bear (these torments) with patience: for ourselves there is no way of escape."

22. And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was Allah Who And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was Allah Who gave you a promise of Truth: I too promised, but I failed in my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to call you but ye listened to me: then reproach not me, but reproach your own souls. I cannot listen to your cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in a.s.sociating me with Allah. For wrong-doers there must be a grievous penalty."

23. But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted to But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted to gardens beneath which rivers flow,-to dwell therein for aye with the leave of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be: "Peace!"

24. Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable? - A goodly word Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable? - A goodly word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches (reach) to the heavens,-of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive admonition.

25. It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive admonition.

26. And the parable of an evil Word is that of an evil tree: It is torn And the parable of an evil Word is that of an evil tree: It is torn up by the root from the surface of the earth: it has no stability.

27. Allah will establish in strength those who believe, with the word Allah will establish in strength those who believe, with the word that stands firm, in this world and in the Hereafter; but Allah will leave, to stray, those who do wrong: Allah doeth what He willeth.

28. Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have changed the Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have changed the favour of Allah. Into blasphemy and caused their people to descend to the House of Perdition?-29. Into h.e.l.l? They will burn therein,-an evil place to stay in! Into h.e.l.l? They will burn therein,-an evil place to stay in!

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30. And they set up (idols) as equal to Allah, to mislead (men) from And they set up (idols) as equal to Allah, to mislead (men) from the Path! Say: "Enjoy (your brief power)! But verily ye are making straightway for h.e.l.l!"

31. Speak to my servants who have believed, that they may establish Speak to my servants who have believed, that they may establish regular prayers, and spend (in charity) out of the sustenance we have given them, secretly and openly, before the coming of a Day in which there will be neither mutual bargaining nor befriending.

32. It is Allah Who hath created the heavens and the earth and It is Allah Who hath created the heavens and the earth and sendeth down rain from the skies, and with it bringeth out fruits wherewith to feed you; it is He Who hath made the s.h.i.+ps subject to you, that they may sail through the sea by His command; and the rivers (also) hath He made subject to you.

33. And He hath made subject to you the sun and the moon, both And He hath made subject to you the sun and the moon, both diligently pursuing their courses; and the night and the day hath he (also) made subject to you.

34. And He giveth you of all that ye ask for. But if ye count the And He giveth you of all that ye ask for. But if ye count the favours of Allah, never will ye be able to number them. Verily, man is given up to injustice and ingrat.i.tude.

35. Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city one of Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city one of peace and security: and preserve me and my sons from wors.h.i.+pping idols.

36. "O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among mankind; "O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among mankind; He then who follows my (ways) is of me, and he that disobeys me,-but Thou art indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

37. "O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a "O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley without cultivation, by Thy Sacred House; in order, O our Lord, that they may establish regular Prayer: so fill the hearts of some among men with love towards them, and feed them with fruits: so that they may give thanks.

38. "O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we "O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we reveal: for nothing whatever is hidden from Allah, whether on earth or in heaven.

39. "Praise be to Allah, Who hath granted unto me in old age Isma'il "Praise be to Allah, Who hath granted unto me in old age Isma'il and Isaac: for truly my Lord is He, the Hearer of Prayer!

40. O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring O our Lord! and accept Thou my Prayer.

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41. "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!

42. Think not that Allah doth not heed the deeds of those who do Think not that Allah doth not heed the deeds of those who do wrong. He but giveth them respite against a Day when the eyes will fixedly stare in horror,-43. They running forward with necks outstretched, their heads They running forward with necks outstretched, their heads uplifted, their gaze returning not towards them, and their hearts a (gaping) void!

44. So warn mankind of the Day when the Wrath will reach them: So warn mankind of the Day when the Wrath will reach them: then will the wrong-doers say: "Our Lord! respite us (if only) for a short term: we will answer Thy call, and follow the apostles!" "What! were ye not wont to swear aforetime that ye should suffer no decline?

45. "And ye dwelt in the dwellings of men who wronged their own "And ye dwelt in the dwellings of men who wronged their own souls; ye were clearly shown how We dealt with them; and We put forth (many) parables in your behoof!"

46. Mighty indeed were the plots which they made, but their plots Mighty indeed were the plots which they made, but their plots were (well) within the sight of Allah, even though they were such as to shake the hills!

47. Never think that Allah would fail his apostles in His promise: for Never think that Allah would fail his apostles in His promise: for Allah is Exalted in power, - the Lord of Retribution.

48. One day the earth will be changed to a different earth, and so will One day the earth will be changed to a different earth, and so will be the heavens, and (men) will be marshalled forth, before Allah, the One, the Irresistible; 49. And thou wilt see the sinners that day bound together in fetters;- And thou wilt see the sinners that day bound together in fetters;-50. Their garments of liquid pitch, and their faces covered with Fire; Their garments of liquid pitch, and their faces covered with Fire; 51. That Allah may requite each soul according to its deserts; and That Allah may requite each soul according to its deserts; and verily Allah is swift in calling to account.

52. Here is a Message for mankind: Let them take warning Here is a Message for mankind: Let them take warning therefrom, and let them know that He is (no other than) One Allah. let men of understanding take heed.

Surah 15. Al-hijr, Stoneland, Rock City

1. A. L. R. These are the Ayats of Revelation,-of a Qur'an that makes A. L. R. These are the Ayats of Revelation,-of a Qur'an that makes things clear.

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2. Again and again will those who disbelieve, wish that they had Again and again will those who disbelieve, wish that they had bowed (to Allah's will) in Islam.

3. Leave them alone, to enjoy (the good things of this life) and to Leave them alone, to enjoy (the good things of this life) and to please themselves: let (false) hope amuse them: soon will knowledge (undeceive them).

4. Never did We destroy a population that had not a term decreed Never did We destroy a population that had not a term decreed and a.s.signed beforehand.

5. Neither can a people antic.i.p.ate its term, nor delay it. Neither can a people antic.i.p.ate its term, nor delay it.

6. They say: "O thou to whom the Message is being revealed! truly They say: "O thou to whom the Message is being revealed! truly thou art mad (or possessed)!

7. "Why bringest thou not angels to us if it be that thou hast the "Why bringest thou not angels to us if it be that thou hast the Truth?"

8. We send not the angels down except for just cause: if they came We send not the angels down except for just cause: if they came (to the unG.o.dly), behold! no respite would they have!

9. We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will a.s.suredly guard it (from corruption).

10. We did send apostles before thee amongst the religious sects of We did send apostles before thee amongst the religious sects of old: 11. But never came an apostle to them but they mocked him. But never came an apostle to them but they mocked him.

12. Even so do we let it creep into the hearts of the sinners - Even so do we let it creep into the hearts of the sinners - 13. That they should not believe in the (Message); but the ways of That they should not believe in the (Message); but the ways of the ancients have pa.s.sed away.

14. Even if We opened out to them a gate from heaven, and they Even if We opened out to them a gate from heaven, and they were to continue (all day) ascending therein, 15. They would only say: "Our eyes have been intoxicated: Nay, we They would only say: "Our eyes have been intoxicated: Nay, we have been bewitched by sorcery."

16. It is We Who have set out the zodiacal signs in the heavens, and It is We Who have set out the zodiacal signs in the heavens, and made them fair-seeming to (all) beholders; 17. And (moreover) We have guarded them from every evil spirit And (moreover) We have guarded them from every evil spirit accursed: 18. But any that gains a hearing by stealth, is pursued by a flaming But any that gains a hearing by stealth, is pursued by a flaming fire, bright (to see).

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19. And the earth We have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon And the earth We have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance.

20. And We have provided therein means of subsistence,-for you and And We have provided therein means of subsistence,-for you and for those for whose sustenance ye are not responsible.

21. And there is not a thing but its (sources and) treasures And there is not a thing but its (sources and) treasures (inexhaustible) are with Us; but We only send down thereof in due and ascertainable measures.

22. And We send the fecundating winds, then cause the rain to And We send the fecundating winds, then cause the rain to descend from the sky, therewith providing you with water (in abundance), though ye are not the guardians of its stores.

23. And verily, it is We Who give life, and Who give death: it is We And verily, it is We Who give life, and Who give death: it is We Who remain inheritors (after all else pa.s.ses away).

24. To Us are known those of you who hasten forward, and those To Us are known those of you who hasten forward, and those who lag behind.

25. a.s.suredly it is thy Lord Who will gather them together: for He is a.s.suredly it is thy Lord Who will gather them together: for He is perfect in Wisdom and Knowledge.

26. We created man from sounding clay, from mud moulded into We created man from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape; 27. And the Jinn race, We had created before, from the fire of a And the Jinn race, We had created before, from the fire of a scorching wind.

28. Behold! thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man, Behold! thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man, from sounding clay from mud moulded into shape; 29. "When I have fas.h.i.+oned him (in due proportion) and breathed "When I have fas.h.i.+oned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him."

30. So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together: So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together: 31. Not so Iblis: he refused to be among those who prostrated Not so Iblis: he refused to be among those who prostrated themselves.

32. ((Allah)) said: "O Iblis! what is your reason for not being among ((Allah)) said: "O Iblis! what is your reason for not being among those who prostrated themselves?"

33. (Iblis) said: "I am not one to prostrate myself to man, whom (Iblis) said: "I am not one to prostrate myself to man, whom Thou didst create from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape."

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34. ((Allah)) said: "Then get thee out from here; for thou art ((Allah)) said: "Then get thee out from here; for thou art rejected, accursed.

35. "And the curse shall be on thee till the day of Judgment." "And the curse shall be on thee till the day of Judgment."

36. (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! give me then respite till the Day the (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are raised."

37. ((Allah)) said: "Respite is granted thee ((Allah)) said: "Respite is granted thee 38. "Till the Day of the Time appointed." "Till the Day of the Time appointed."

39. (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! because Thou hast put me in the wrong, (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! because Thou hast put me in the wrong, I will make (wrong) fair-seeming to them on the earth, and I will put them all in the wrong,-40. "Except Thy servants among them, sincere and purified (by Thy "Except Thy servants among them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."