Verses 69 — Makki; Revealed at Mecca —
Sections 7
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious,
Most Merciful
1. Alif, Lam, Mim.
2. 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 who are true from those who are false.
4. 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 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 souls: for Allah is free of all needs from all
creation.
7. 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 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 admit to the company of the Righteous.
10. 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 certainly those who are Hypocrites.
12. 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 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 thousand years less fifty: but the Deluge
overwhelmed them while they (persisted in) sin.
15. 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, "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. 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 the duty of the apostle is only to
preach publicly (and clearly)."
19. 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 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 pleases, and towards Him are ye turned.
22. "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 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 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 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 of my Lord: for He is Exalted in Might,
and Wise."
27. 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.
28. 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 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 mischief!"
31. 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 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 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 Punishment from heaven, because they have
been wickedly rebellious."
35. 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 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 they lay prostrate in their homes by the morning.
38. (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 them Moses with Clear Signs, but they behaved with
insolence on the earth; yet they could not overreach (Us).
40. 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 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 upon besides Him: and He is Exalted (in power),
Wise.
43. 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): verily in that is a Sign for those who believe.
45. 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 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 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 came), nor art thou (able) to transcribe it with thy
right hand: In that case, indeed, would the talkers of vanities have doubted.
49. Nay, here are Signs self-evident in
the hearts of those endowed with knowledge: and none but the unjust reject Our
Signs.
50. Ye they say: "Why are not
Signs sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "The signs are indeed
with Allah. and I am indeed a clear Warner."
51. And is it not enough for them that
we have sent down to thee the Book which is rehearsed to them? Verily, in it is
Mercy and a Reminder to those who believe.
52. Say: "Enough is Allah for a
witness between me and you: He knows what is in the heavens and on earth. And
it is those who believe in vanities and reject Allah, that will perish (in the
end).
53. They ask thee to hasten on the
Punishment (for them): had it not been for a term (of respite) appointed, the
Punishment would certainly have come to them: and it will certainly reach them,—
of a sudden, while they perceive not!
54. They ask thee to hasten on the
Punishment: but, of a surety, Hell will encompass the Rejecters of Faith!—
55. On the Day that the Punishment
shall cover them from above them and from below them, and (a Voice) shall say:
"Taste ye (the fruits) of your deeds!"
56. O My servants who believe! truly,
spacious is My Earth: therefore serve ye Me— (and Me alone)!
57. Every soul shall have a taste of
death in the end to Us shall ye be brought back.
58. But those who believe and work
deeds of righteousness— to them shall We give a Home in Heaven,— lofty mansions
beneath which flow rivers,— to dwell therein for aye;— an excellent reward for
those who do (good)!—
59. Those who persevere in patience,
and put their trust, in their Lord and Cherisher.
60. How many are the creatures that
carry not their own sustenance? It is Allah who feeds (both) them and you: for
He hears and knows (all things).
61. If indeed thou ask them who has
created the heavens and the earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to his
Law), they will certainly reply, "(Allah)". How are they then deluded
away (from the truth)?
62. Allah enlarges the sustenance
(which He gives) to whichever of His servants He pleases; and He (similarly)
grants by (strict) measure, (as He pleases): for Allah has full knowledge of
all things.
63. And if indeed thou ask them who it
is that sends down rain from the sky, and gives life therewith to the earth
after its death, they will certainly reply, "(Allah)!" Say,
"Praise be to Allah." But most of them understand not.
64. What is the life of this world but
amusement and play? but verily the Home in the Hereafter,— that is life indeed,
if they but knew.
65. Now, if they embark on a boat, they
call on Allah, making their devotion sincerely (and exclusively) to Him; but
when He has delivered them safely to (dry) land, behold, they give a share (of
their worship to others)!—
66. Disdaining ungratefully Our gifts,
and giving themselves up to (worldly) enjoyment! But soon will they know.
67. Do they not then see that We have
made a sanctuary secure, and that men are being snatched away from all around
them? Then, do they believe in that which is vain, and reject the Grace of
Allah.
68. And who does more wrong than he who
invents a lie against Allah or rejects the Truth when it reaches him? Is there
not a home in Hell for those who reject Faith?
69. And those who strive in Our
(cause),— We will certainly guide them to our Paths: For verily Allah is with
those who do right.
The Holy Qur'an
Translated by Abdullah
Yusuf Ali
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