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A. L. R. A Book which We have revealed unto thee, in order that
thou mightiest 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!-
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Of God, 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)!-
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Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter,
who hinder (men) from the Path of God and seek
therein something crooked: they are astray by a
long distance.
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We sent not an apostle except (to teach) in the language of his
(own) people, in order to make (things) clear to
them. Now God leaves straying those whom He
pleases and guides whom He pleases: and He is
Exalted in power, full of Wisdom.
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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 God."
Verily in this there are Signs for such as are
firmly patient and constant,- grateful and
appreciative.
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Remember! Moses said to his people: "Call to mind the favor of
God 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."
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And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): "If ye
are grateful, I will add more (favors) unto you;
But if ye show ingratitude, truly My punishment
is terrible indeed."
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And Moses said: "If ye show ingratitude, ye and all on earth
together, yet is God free of all wants, worthy
of all praise.
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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 God. To them came
apostles with Clear (Signs); but they put the ir
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."
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Their apostles said: "Is there a doubt about God, 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 hu man, like
ourselves! Ye wish to turn us away from the
(gods) our fathers used to worship: then bring
us some clear authority."
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Their apostles said to them: "True, we are human like yourselves,
but God doth grant His grace to such of his
servants as He pleases. It is not for us to
bring you an authority except as God permits.
And on God let all men of faith put their trust.
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"No reason have we why we should not put our trust on God. 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 God."
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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 perish!
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"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."
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But they sought victory and decision (there and then), and
frustration was the lot of every powerful
obstinate transgressor.
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In front of such a one is Hell, and he is given, for drink,
boiling fetid water.
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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 chastisement unrelenting.
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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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Seest thou not that God created the heavens and the earth in
Truth? If He so will, He can remove you and put
(in your place) a new creation?
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Nor is that for God any great matter.
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They will all be marshaled before God 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 God?" They will reply, "If
we had received the Guidance of God, 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."
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And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was God 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 repro
ach your own souls. I cannot listen to your
cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your
former act in associating me with God. For
wrong-doers there must be a grievous penalty."
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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!"
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Seest thou not how God 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 God sets forth parables for men, in
order that they may receive admonition.
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It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord.
So God sets forth parables for men, in order
that they may receive admonition.
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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.
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God will establish in strength those who believe, with the word
that stands firm, in this world and in the
Hereafter; but God will leave, to stray, those
who do wrong: God doeth what He willeth.
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Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have changed the
favor of God. Into blasphemy and caused their
people to descend to the House of Perdition?-
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Into Hell? They will burn therein,- an evil place to stay in!
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And they set up (idols) as equal to God, to mislead (men) from
the Path! Say: "Enjoy (your brief power)! But
verily ye are making straightway for Hell!"
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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.
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It is God 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 ships subject to you, that they
may sail through the sea by His command; and the
rivers (also) hath He made subject to you.
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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.
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And He giveth you of all that ye ask for. But if ye count the
favours of God, never will ye be able to number
them. Verily, man is given up to injustice and
ingratitude.
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Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city one of peace
and security: and preserve me and my sons from
worshipping idols.
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"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.
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"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 th em with
fruits: so that they may give thanks.
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"O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we
reveal: for nothing whatever is hidden from God,
whether on earth or in heaven.
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"Praise be to God, Who hath granted unto me in old age Isma'il
and Isaac: for truly my Lord is He, the Hearer
of Prayer!
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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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"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents,
and (all) Believers, on the Day that the
Reckoning will be established!
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Think not that God 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,-
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They running forward with necks outstretched, their heads
uplifted, their gaze returning not towards them,
and their hearts a (gaping) void!
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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?
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"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
be hoof!"
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Mighty indeed were the plots which they made, but their plots
were (well) within the sight of God, even though
they were such as to shake the hills!
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Never think that God would fail his apostles in His promise: for
God is Exalted in power, - the Lord of
Retribution.
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One day the earth will be changed to a different earth, and so
will be the heavens, and (men) will be marshaled
forth, before God, the One, the Irresistible;
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And thou wilt see the sinners that day bound together in
fetters;-
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Their garments of liquid pitch, and their faces covered with
Fire;
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That God may requite each soul according to its deserts; and
verily God is swift in calling to account.
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Here is a Message for mankind: Let them take warning there from,
and let them know that He is (no other than) One
God: let men of understanding take heed.
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