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The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs

Allah's absolute power to send divine signs and the resulting humility of people

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The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs
Allah's absolute power to send divine signs and the resulting humility of people

If We will, We can send down upon them a sign from heaven, at which their necks will stay bent in humility.

Surah 26, Ayah 4
Multi-Source Confirmation
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If We willed, We could send down to them from the sky a sign for which their necks would remain humbled.
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If We will, We shall send down on them out of heaven a sign, so their necks will stay humbled to it.
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If We will, We can send down a Sign to them from heaven, so their necks will be humbled to it.
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If (such) were Our Will, We could send down to them from the sky a Sign, to which they would bend their necks in humility.
pickthall
If We will, We can send down on them from the sky a portent so that their necks would remain bowed before it.
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The Question That Shattered the Pharaoh’s Pride
Pharaoh said, “And what is the Lord of the Worlds?”
Surah 26, Ayah 23
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Anchoring Faith in the Sovereign Sky
He said, “The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them, if you are aware.”
Surah 26, Ayah 24
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One Divine Path: From Ancestors to Us
He said, “Your Lord and the Lord of your ancestors of old.”
Surah 26, Ayah 26
Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent
Breaking News
Divine Address
14 communiques
The Pharaoh’s Threat: A Call to Trust in Divine Protection
"He said, “Did you believe in Him before I have given you permission? He must be your chief, who taught you magic. You will soon know. I will cut off your hands and feet on opposite sides, and I will crucify you all.”"
Surah 26, Ayah 49 The verse of Pharaoh’s threat (26:49) is not merely a historical account; it is a timeless reminder that human power is fragile when faced with divine will. Ibn Kathir explains that the Pharaoh’s boas
The Dual Appeal: Authority and Righteous Companionship
"“My Lord! Grant me wisdom, and include me with the righteous."
Surah 26, Ayah 83 The verse from Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:83) is a plea that intertwines two essential virtues: legitimate authority (khalifah) and companionship with the righteous (al-sahaba). Islamic scholars such as Ib
Aspiring to the Eternal Garden
"And make me of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss."
Surah 26, Ayah 85 The supplication of Prophet Ibrahim in 26:85 exemplifies the ideal Muslim’s desire for the inheritance of Jannah. The term *nasab* (inheritance) here conveys a divine promise, not merely a reward for
Guarding Allah’s Honor on the Day of Resurrection
"And do not disgrace me on the Day they are resurrected."
Surah 26, Ayah 87 The verse 'And do not disgrace me on the Day they are all resurrected' (26:87) is a stern reminder that our conduct will be scrutinized on the Day of Judgment. Scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that 'd
The Heart That Earns Divine Mercy
"Except for him who comes to God with a sound heart.”"
Surah 26, Ayah 89 The Qur’an’s emphasis on a "sound heart" (qalb‑sakin) underscores the necessity of inner purity for divine acceptance. Classical scholars like Imam Al‑Ghazali link a sound heart with ‘ihsan’—the highe
The Ledger Only Allah Holds
"Their account rests only with my Lord, if you have sense."
Surah 26, Ayah 113 This verse reminds us that the Qur’an is the sole, unaltered account of humanity’s deeds, and that our perception of it is limited. It underscores the dual realities of divine knowledge and human igno
Echoes of Prophet Nuh: Turning Denial into Patience
"He said, “My Lord, my people have denied me."
Surah 26, Ayah 117 Prophet Nuh’s lament, recorded in 26:117, exemplifies the profound test of patience (sabr) when confronted with collective disbelief. His words are not a resignation but a plea for divine assistance,
Harvesting Gratitude: From Livestock to Legacy
"He supplied you with livestock and children."
Surah 26, Ayah 133 The verse reminds us that Allah’s provision—be it grazing livestock or progeny—is a divine trust, not a mere entitlement. Islamic scholarship, from Ibn Taymiyyah’s concept of ‘tadbir’ (management) to
The Call to Desist: Heeding Divine Warning
"They said, “Unless you refrain, O Lot, you will be expelled.”"
Surah 26, Ayah 167 The verse of Lot reminds us that divine warning is not a mere suggestion but a prelude to consequence. In the story, the people of Lot were told to abandon illicit acts; their refusal led to their soc
When God Disdains Your Deeds: A Call to Authentic Repentance
"He said, “I certainly deplore your conduct.”"
Surah 26, Ayah 168 The verse from Surah Ash‑Shams reminds us that Allah, in His infinite wisdom, openly declares His detestation of the deeds that betray His guidance. This is not merely a statement of disapproval but a
Shielding the Circle: A Dua for Family Protection
"“My Lord, save me and my family from what they do.”"
Surah 26, Ayah 169 The supplication in 26:169 exemplifies the profound Islamic principle that a believer’s responsibility extends beyond self to encompass the entire family circle. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah emphasi
The Anchor of Trust: Prophet Muhammad as Your Faithful Guide
"I am to you a trustworthy messenger."
Surah 26, Ayah 178 The Qur’anic affirmation that the Prophet is a trustworthy messenger (26:178) is not merely a statement of fact but a theological anchor for Muslim conduct. In the Sunnah, the Prophet repeatedly empha
The Prophet’s Unpaid Service
"I ask of you no payment for it. My payment is only from the Lord of the Worlds."
Surah 26, Ayah 180 The verse underscores that the Prophet’s mission was a pure act of service, free from any worldly remuneration. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah and al‑Ghazali emphasize that true khidmah—service to All
The Scale of Justice: A Call to Equitable Balance
"And weigh with accurate scales."
Surah 26, Ayah 182 In Surah An-Naml, Allah reminds us that every act of judgment must be measured with an even balance (Q. 26:182). This is not merely a moral exhortation but a divine command that echoes the Qur’anic pr
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
The Opposition Desk
11 opposition statements recorded
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 22
"Is that the favor you taunt me with, although you have enslaved the Children of Israel?”"
The Weight of Forgotten Favor
Sura:2, Ayah:1 2:129 2:266
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 23
"Pharaoh said, “And what is the Lord of the Worlds?”"
The Question That Shattered the Pharaoh’s Pride
1:1 1:2 1:3
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 25
"He said to those around him, “Do you not hear?”"
The Echo of Rebellion: Listening to the Voice of Authority
7:113 12:74 12:95
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 27
"He said, “This messenger of yours, who is sent to you, is crazy.”"
When the Messenger is Misunderstood: Lessons from Pharaoh's Pride
1, Ayah 6 2:6 2:7
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 29
"He said, “If you accept any god other than me, I will make you a prisoner.”"
When Authority Threatens Faith: A Call to Courage
1, Ayah 6 2:6 2:7
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 31
"He said, “Bring it, if you are being truthful.”"
The Pharaoh's Challenge: A Call to Authentic Truth
2:65 2:76 2:87
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 34
"He said to the dignitaries around him, “This is a skilled magician."
When the Pharaoh Calls a Prophet a Magician
4:3 6:53 6:141
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 35
"He intends to drive you out of your land with his magic, so what do you recommend?”"
Fortifying Faith Against Persecution
2:236 4:8 5:22
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 37
"To bring you every experienced magician.”"
Harnessing the Gifts of the Learned
1:1 1:2 1:3
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 42
"He said, “Yes, and you will be among those favored.”"
The Promise of Divine Proximity
1, Ayah 6 2:6 2:7
Pharaoh Surah 26, Ayah 51
"We are eager for our Lord to forgive us our sins, since we are the first of the believers.”"
Echoing the First Believers: A Call for Mercy
Documented Consequences
Allah
punishment
Firawn
26:11, 26:23, 26:26
Allah
punishment
People of Ad
26:139
Firawn
adversarial
Harun
26:16
Allah
destruction
People of the Forest
26:189
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst
Character Dossier
23 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
99 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
Allah Children of Israel divine_consequence
Allah Musa command_mission
Allah People of Nuh rejected_and_punished
Allah Firawn punishment
Allah Harun divine_honor
Allah People of Ad punishment
Allah Salih messenger
Allah People of Lut punisher-punished
Allah Lut savior-saved
Allah Shuayb sender_messenger
Allah People of the Forest destruction
Musa
prophet · named
34 mentions this sura
286 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
4.5
safety
2.4
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.9
self actualization
6.8
Your Lord called to Moses, “Go to the tyrannical people.
Surah 26, Ayah 10
And you committed that deed you committed, and you were ungrateful.”
Surah 26, Ayah 19
He said, “I did it then, when I was of those astray.
Surah 26, Ayah 20
He said, “The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them, if you are aware.”
Surah 26, Ayah 24
He said, “Your Lord and the Lord of your ancestors of old.”
Surah 26, Ayah 26
Musa Children of Israel vexation
Musa Allah command_mission
Musa Harun brother_prophets
Musa Firawn demonstration_of_proof
Disbelievers
group
31 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
Disbelievers Iblis leader_and_followers_in_Hell
Ibn Arabi Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief
Witness Testimony
ye
Musa
Allah
Pharaoh
The people of the Pharaoh
Mankind
The others
Salih
Lut
Thou
the people of Moses
the Lord of the Worlds
The Consequence Column
Pharaoh
Is that the favor you taunt me with, although you have enslaved the Children of Israel?”
The Weight of Forgotten Favor
Surah 26, Ayah 22
Pharaoh
Pharaoh said, “And what is the Lord of the Worlds?”
The Question That Shattered the Pharaoh’s Pride
Surah 26, Ayah 23
Pharaoh
He said to those around him, “Do you not hear?”
The Echo of Rebellion: Listening to the Voice of Authority
Surah 26, Ayah 25
Pharaoh
He said, “This messenger of yours, who is sent to you, is crazy.”
When the Messenger is Misunderstood: Lessons from Pharaoh's Pride
Surah 26, Ayah 27
Pharaoh
He said, “If you accept any god other than me, I will make you a prisoner.”
When Authority Threatens Faith: A Call to Courage
Surah 26, Ayah 29
Pharaoh
He said, “Bring it, if you are being truthful.”
The Pharaoh's Challenge: A Call to Authentic Truth
Surah 26, Ayah 31
Pharaoh
He said to the dignitaries around him, “This is a skilled magician.
When the Pharaoh Calls a Prophet a Magician
Surah 26, Ayah 34
Pharaoh
He intends to drive you out of your land with his magic, so what do you recommend?”
Fortifying Faith Against Persecution
Surah 26, Ayah 35
Pharaoh
To bring you every experienced magician.”
Harnessing the Gifts of the Learned
Surah 26, Ayah 37
Pharaoh
He said, “Yes, and you will be among those favored.”
The Promise of Divine Proximity
Surah 26, Ayah 42
Pharaoh
We are eager for our Lord to forgive us our sins, since we are the first of the believers.”
Echoing the First Believers: A Call for Mercy
Surah 26, Ayah 51
Allah
punishment
Firawn
26:11, 26:23, 26:26, 26:64, 26:66
Allah
punishment
People of Ad
26:139
Firawn
adversarial
Harun
26:16
Allah
destruction
People of the Forest
26:189
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst
Diplomatic Wire
Total Events
26
Diplomatic Events
Relationship Type: oppression
Relationship Type: vexation
Relationship Type: revelation_delivery
Relationship Type: prophetic_lineage
Relationship Type: leader_and_followers_in_hell
Relationship Type: divine_consequence
Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst
Faction Map
15 characters · 26 relationships
Allah (99)
Musa (34)
Disbelievers (31)
Firawn (28)
Muhammad (21)
Ibrahim (19)
Nuh (15)
Salih (15)
Hud (14)
Believers (13)
Shuayb (13)
Lut (12)
Children of Israel (10)
People of Ad (8)
Iblis (7)
Children of Israel Firawn oppression
Children of Israel Musa vexation
Jibril Muhammad revelation_delivery
Ibrahim Muhammad prophetic_lineage
Disbelievers Iblis leader_and_followers_in_hell
Allah Children of Israel divine_consequence
Allah Musa command_mission
Nuh People of Nuh disobedience
Allah People of Nuh rejected_and_punished
Harun Musa brother_prophets
Firawn Musa demonstration_of_proof
Allah Firawn punishment
Allah Harun divine_honor
Believers Nuh intercession
Hud People of Ad prophetic_warning
Allah People of Ad punishment
Allah Salih messenger
Allah People of Lut punisher-punished
Allah Lut savior-saved
Lut People of Lut warner-disputants
Allah Shuayb sender_messenger
Ibrahim Polytheists dissociation
Firawn Harun adversarial
People of the Forest Shuayb warning
Allah People of the Forest destruction
Believers Firawn genocidal_command
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
227 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
ye 18 Lut 2 Musa 17 Thou 2 Allah 14 Salih 2 Mankind 2 Pharaoh 11 Unknown 14 Narrator 138 The others 2 the people of Moses 1 the Lord of the Worlds 1 The people of the Pharaoh 3
Verse Segments
Surah 26, Ayah 1 Narrator
Ta, Seen, Meem.
Surah 26, Ayah 2 Narrator
These are the Verses of the Clarifying Book.
Surah 26, Ayah 3 Narrator
Perhaps you will destroy yourself with grief, because they do not become believers.
Surah 26, Ayah 4 Narrator
If We will, We can send down upon them a sign from heaven, at which their necks will stay bent in hu
Surah 26, Ayah 5 Narrator
No fresh reminder comes to them from the Most Merciful, but they turn their backs at it.
Surah 26, Ayah 6 Narrator
They have denied the truth, but soon will come to them the news of what they ridiculed.
Surah 26, Ayah 7 Narrator
Have they not seen the earth, and how many beautiful pairs We produced therein?
Surah 26, Ayah 8 Narrator
Surely in this is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
Surah 26, Ayah 9 Narrator
Most surely, your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
Surah 26, Ayah 10 Musa
Your Lord called to Moses, “Go to the tyrannical people.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 206 times · 16.7% of themes
Faith
206
Prophets
139
Guidance
115
Creation
103
Knowledge
82
Community
74
Worship
70
Mercy
66
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Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 -- The Radiant Script: Embracing the Clarity of the Qur’an 88x cited
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Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Radiant Script: Embracing the Clarity of the Qur’an 88x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The Radiant Script: Embracing the Clarity of the Qur’an 88x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs 44x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs 44x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs 44x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs 44x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- The Pharaoh’s Threat: A Call to Trust in Divine Protection 9x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- The Pharaoh’s Threat: A Call to Trust in Divine Protection 9x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- The Pharaoh’s Threat: A Call to Trust in Divine Protection 9x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- The Pharaoh’s Threat: A Call to Trust in Divine Protection 9x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 220 -- Guarding the Prophet’s Heart: Turning Grief into Purpose 8x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 52 -- Guarding the Prophet’s Heart: Turning Grief into Purpose 8x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 99 -- Guarding the Prophet’s Heart: Turning Grief into Purpose 8x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 103 -- Guarding the Prophet’s Heart: Turning Grief into Purpose 8x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- Echoes of Denial: The Return of Ridiculed Truth 8x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- Echoes of Denial: The Return of Ridiculed Truth 8x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- Echoes of Denial: The Return of Ridiculed Truth 8x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- Echoes of Denial: The Return of Ridiculed Truth 8x cited
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Reader Action
Supplications
The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs
O Allah, You are the One who sends signs from the heavens. Grant me humility to recognize Your signs and keep my neck bowed before You. Let my heart not rise by my own achievements, but remain humbled by Your decree.
Surah 26, Ayah 4
The Question That Shattered the Pharaoh’s Pride
O Allah, You are the Lord of all worlds. Grant me the humility to submit to Your will, the wisdom to seek Your guidance in every matter, and the courage to act with trust in Your decree.
Surah 26, Ayah 23
Anchoring Faith in the Sovereign Sky
O Allah, You are the Lord of the heavens and the earth; let my heart be filled with certainty in Your sovereignty and guide me to trust You in every circumstance.
Surah 26, Ayah 24
Daily Actions
The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs
Each day, deliberately seek a sign of Allah’s majesty—whether a cloud, a storm, or a sudden kindness—and respond with humility.
Surah 26, Ayah 4
The Question That Shattered the Pharaoh’s Pride
Before each decision today, pause and ask yourself: ‘Who is the true Lord of the worlds?’ and acknowledge Allah’s sovereignty.
Surah 26, Ayah 23
Anchoring Faith in the Sovereign Sky
Whenever doubt creeps in, pause and recite Moses’ plea: "O Lord of the heavens and the earth, grant me conviction."
Surah 26, Ayah 24
Reflect
The Unwillingness to Humble: Recognizing Divine Signs -- When have I let my pride eclipse the signs of Allah’s power? How can I consciously remind myself that humility is granted only by His will, not by my own effort?
The Question That Shattered the Pharaoh’s Pride -- When did I act as though I could control everything, and how would my actions change if I recognized that ultimate authority belongs to Allah alone?
Anchoring Faith in the Sovereign Sky -- In what moments have I allowed uncertainty to erode my trust in Allah’s control? How can I emulate Moses’ humility and seek His assurance today?
Weekly Challenge
Signs & Humility Journal: 1) Every day, identify one sign of Allah’s power (natural, social, or personal). 2) Write a brief reflection (3–5 lines) on how it humbled you and what you learned about His will. 3) At the end of the week, review the journal, noting patterns of humility and any changes in your perception. 4) Set one concrete goal for the next week to maintain humility, such as a daily gratitude reminder or a reminder to seek Allah’s help before tasks.
Surah 26, Ayah 4
Close your eyes for 30 seconds, inhale deeply, then open them and look at the sky or a nearby tree. Name one sign of Allah’s creation aloud and say, ‘Al‑hamdulillah, this is a sign of Your power.’ Surah 26, Ayah 4
Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and silently recite: ‘Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem. Allahu Akbar, the One who created the heavens and the earth. I submit my heart to Him.’ Surah 26, Ayah 23
Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor
The Revelation Transcript
227 verses
1
Ta, Seen, Meem.
2
These are the Verses of the Clarifying Book.
3
Perhaps you will destroy yourself with grief, because they do not become believers.
4
If We will, We can send down upon them a sign from heaven, at which their necks will stay bent in humility.
5
No fresh reminder comes to them from the Most Merciful, but they turn their backs at it.
6
They have denied the truth, but soon will come to them the news of what they ridiculed.
7
Have they not seen the earth, and how many beautiful pairs We produced therein?
8
Surely in this is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
9
Most surely, your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
10
Musa
Your Lord called to Moses, “Go to the tyrannical people.
11
The people of the Pharaoh
The people of Pharaoh. Will they not fear?”
12
He said, “My Lord, I fear they will reject me.
13
The people of the Pharaoh
And I become stressed, and my tongue is not fluent, so send Aaron too.
14
The people of the Pharaoh
And they have a charge against me, so I fear they will kill me.”
15
He said, “No. Go, both of you, with Our proofs. We will be with you, listening.
16
Unknown
Go to Pharaoh, and say, ‘We are the Messengers of the Lord of the Worlds.
17
Unknown
Let the Children of Israel go with us.'“
18
He said, “Did we not raise you among us as a child, and you stayed among us for many of your years?
19
Musa
And you committed that deed you committed, and you were ungrateful.”
20
Musa
He said, “I did it then, when I was of those astray.
21
And I fled from you when I feared you; but my Lord gave me wisdom, and made me one of the messengers.
22
Pharaoh
Is that the favor you taunt me with, although you have enslaved the Children of Israel?”
23
Pharaoh
Pharaoh said, “And what is the Lord of the Worlds?”
24
Musa
He said, “The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them, if you are aware.”
25
Pharaoh
He said to those around him, “Do you not hear?”
26
Musa
He said, “Your Lord and the Lord of your ancestors of old.”
27
Pharaoh
He said, “This messenger of yours, who is sent to you, is crazy.”
28
Musa
He said, “Lord of the East and the West, and everything between them, if you understand.”
29
Pharaoh
He said, “If you accept any god other than me, I will make you a prisoner.”
30
Musa
He said, “What if I bring you something convincing?”
31
Pharaoh
He said, “Bring it, if you are being truthful.”
32
So he cast his staff; and it was a serpent, plain to see.
33
And he pulled his hand; and it was white, for all to see.
34
Pharaoh
He said to the dignitaries around him, “This is a skilled magician.
35
Pharaoh
He intends to drive you out of your land with his magic, so what do you recommend?”
36
They said, “Delay him and his brother, and send recruiters to the cities.
37
Pharaoh
To bring you every experienced magician.”
38
So the magicians were gathered for the appointment on a specified day.
39
Mankind
And it was said to the people, “Are you all gathered?
40
Mankind
That we may follow the magicians, if they are the winners.”
41
When the magicians arrived, they said to Pharaoh, “Is there a reward for us, if we are the winners?”
42
Pharaoh
He said, “Yes, and you will be among those favored.”
43
Musa
Moses said to them, “Present what you intend to present.”
44
Narrator
So they threw their ropes and their sticks, and said, “By the majesty of Pharaoh, we will be the winners.”
45
Then Moses threw his staff, and behold, it began swallowing their trickery.
46
And the magicians fell down prostrating.
47
Musa
They said, “We have believed in the Lord of the Worlds.
48
Narrator
The Lord of Moses and Aaron.”
49
Allah
He said, “Did you believe in Him before I have given you permission? He must be your chief, who taught you magic. You will soon know. I will cut off your hands and feet on opposite sides, and I will crucify you all.”
50
They said, “No problem. To our Lord we will return.
51
Pharaoh
We are eager for our Lord to forgive us our sins, since we are the first of the believers.”
52
Unknown
And We inspired Moses: “Travel with My servants by night. You will be followed.”
53
Pharaoh sent heralds to the cities.
54
Narrator
“These are a small gang.
55
And they are enraging us.
56
Narrator
But we are a vigilant multitude.”
57
So We drove them out of gardens and springs.
58
And treasures and noble dwellings.
59
So it was. And We made the Children of Israel inherit them.
60
And they pursued them at sunrise.
61
the people of Moses
When the two groups sighted each other, the followers of Moses said, “We are being overtaken.”
62
Musa
He said, “No; my Lord is with me, He will guide me.”
63
Unknown
We inspired Moses: “Strike the sea with your staff.” Whereupon it parted, and each part was like a huge hill.
64
And there We brought the others near.
65
And We saved Moses and those with him, all together.
66
Then We drowned the others.
67
In that there is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
68
Surely, your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
69
And relate to them the story of Abraham.
70
Musa
When he said to his father and his people, “What do you worship?”
71
The others
They said, “We worship idols, and we remain devoted to them.”
72
Musa
He said, “Do they hear you when you pray?
73
Musa
Or do they benefit you, or harm you?”
74
The others
They said, “But we found our ancestors doing so.”
75
Musa
He said, “Have you considered what you worship.
76
You and your ancient ancestors?
77
Musa
They are enemies to me, but not so the Lord of the Worlds.
78
He who created me, and guides me.
79
Musa
He who feeds me, and waters me.
80
And when I get sick, He heals me.
81
Musa
He who makes me die, and then revives me.
82
He who, I hope, will forgive my sins on the Day of the Reckoning.”
83
Allah
“My Lord! Grant me wisdom, and include me with the righteous.
84
And give me a reputation of truth among the others.
85
Allah
And make me of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss.
86
And forgive my father—he was one of the misguided.
87
Allah
And do not disgrace me on the Day they are resurrected.
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The Day when neither wealth nor children will help.
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Allah
Except for him who comes to God with a sound heart.”
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And Paradise will be brought near for the righteous.
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And the Blaze will be displayed to the deviators.
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And it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to worship?”
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Besides God? Can they help you, or help themselves?”
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Then they will be toppled into it, together with the seducers.
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And the soldiers of Satan, all of them.
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They will say, as they feud in it.
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“By God, We were in evident error.
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For equating you with the Lord of the Worlds.
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No one misled us except the sinners.
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Now we have no intercessors.
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And no sincere friend.
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If only we could have another chance, we would be among the faithful.”
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Surely in this is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
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Your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
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The people of Noah disbelieved the messengers.
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Their brother Noah said to them, “Do you not fear?
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I am to you a faithful messenger.
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So fear God, and obey me.
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I ask of you no payment for this. My payment is only from the Lord of the Worlds.
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So fear God, and obey me.”
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Narrator
They said, “Shall we believe in you, when it is the lowliest who follow you?”
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He said, “What do I know about what they do?
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Allah
Their account rests only with my Lord, if you have sense.
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And I am not about to drive away the believers.
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Unknown
I am only a clear warner.”
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Unknown
They said, “If you do not refrain, O Noah, you will be stoned.”
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Allah
He said, “My Lord, my people have denied me.
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So judge between me and them decisively, and deliver me and the believers who are with me.
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So We delivered him and those with him in the laden Ark.
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Then We drowned the rest.
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In that is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
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Your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
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Aad disbelieved the messengers.
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When their brother Hud said to them, “Do you not fear?
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I am to you a faithful messenger.
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So fear God, and obey me.
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I ask of you no payment for this. My payment is only from the Lord of the Worlds.
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Do you build a monument on every height for vanity's sake?
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And you set up fortresses, hoping to live forever?
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And when you strike, you strike mercilessly?
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So fear God, and obey me.
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And reverence Him, who supplied you with everything you know.
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Allah
He supplied you with livestock and children.
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And gardens and springs.
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I fear for you the punishment of an awesome Day.”
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They said, “It is the same for us, whether you lecture us, or do not lecture.
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This is nothing but morals of the ancients.
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And we will not be punished.”
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So they denied him, and We destroyed them. Surely in this is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
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Your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
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Thamood disbelieved the messengers.
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Narrator
When their brother Saleh said to them, “Do you not fear?
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I am to you a faithful messenger.
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Salih
So fear God, and obey me.
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I ask of you no payment for it. My payment is only from the Lord of the Worlds.
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Salih
Will you be left secure in what is here?
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In gardens and springs?
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Narrator
And fields, and palm-trees whose fruits are delicious?
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And you skillfully carve houses in the mountains?
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So fear God, and obey me.
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And do not obey the command of the extravagant.
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Unknown
Who spread turmoil on earth, and do not reform.”
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Unknown
They said, “You are surely one of the bewitched.
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Unknown
You are nothing but a man like us. So bring us a sign, if you are truthful.
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He said, “This is a she-camel; she has her turn of drinking, and you have your turn of drinking—on a specified day.
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And do not touch her with harm, lest the punishment of a great day seizes you.”
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But they slaughtered her, and became full of remorse.
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So the punishment overtook them. Surely in this is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
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Your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
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The people of Lot disbelieved the messengers.
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When their brother Lot said to them, “Do you not fear?
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I am to you a faithful messenger.
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So fear God, and obey me.
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I ask of you no payment for it. My payment is only from the Lord of the Worlds.
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the Lord of the Worlds
Do you approach the males of the world?
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And forsake the wives your Lord created for you? Indeed, you are intrusive people.”
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Allah
They said, “Unless you refrain, O Lot, you will be expelled.”
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Allah
He said, “I certainly deplore your conduct.”
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“My Lord, save me and my family from what they do.”
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So We saved him and his family, altogether.
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Except for an old woman among those who tarried.
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Then We destroyed the others.
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And We rained down on them a rain. Dreadful is the rain of those forewarned.
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Surely in this is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
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Your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
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The People of the Woods disbelieved the messengers.
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When Shuaib said to them, “Do you not fear?
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Allah
I am to you a trustworthy messenger.
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So fear God, and obey me.
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Allah
I ask of you no payment for it. My payment is only from the Lord of the Worlds.
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Give full measure, and do not cheat.
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Allah
And weigh with accurate scales.
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And do not defraud people of their belongings, and do not work corruption in the land.
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And fear Him who created you and the masses of old.”
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They said, “You are one of those bewitched.
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And you are nothing but a man like us; and we think that you are a liar.
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Thou
So bring down on us pieces from the sky, if you are truthful.”
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Thou
He said, “My Lord is Well Aware of what you do.”
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But they denied him. So the punishment of the day of gloom gripped them. It was the punishment of a great day.
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Surely in this is a sign, but most of them are not believers.
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Your Lord is the Almighty, the Merciful.
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It is a revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.
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The Honest Spirit came down with it.
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Upon your heart, that you may be one of the warners.
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In a clear Arabic tongue.
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And it is in the scriptures of the ancients.
197
Is it not a sign for them that the scholars of the Children of Israel recognized it?
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Had We revealed it to one of the foreigners.
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And he had recited it to them, they still would not have believed in it.
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Thus We make it pass through the hearts of the guilty.
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They will not believe in it until they witness the painful punishment.
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It will come to them suddenly, while they are unaware.
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Then they will say, “Are we given any respite?”
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Do they seek to hasten Our punishment?
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Have you considered: if We let them enjoy themselves for some years.
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Then there comes to them what they were promised.
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Of what avail to them will be their past enjoyments?
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Never did We destroy a town, but it had warners.
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As a reminder—We are never unjust.
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It was not the devils that revealed it.
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It is not in their interests, nor in their power.
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They are barred from hearing.
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So do not pray to another god with God, else you will be of those tormented.
214
And warn your close relatives.
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And lower your wing to those of the believers who follow you.
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And if they disobey you, say, “I am innocent of what you do.”
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And put your trust in the Almighty, the Merciful.
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He Who sees you when you rise.
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And your devotions amidst the worshipers.
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He is indeed the Hearer, the Aware.
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Shall I inform you upon whom the devils descend?
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They descend upon every sinful liar.
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They give ear, and most of them are liars.
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And as for the poets—the deviators follow them.
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Do you not see how they ramble in every style?
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And how they say what they do not do?
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Except for those who believe, and do good deeds, and remember God frequently, and defend themselves after they are wronged. As for those who do wrong, they will know by what overturning they will be overturned.
Imam Malik Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief