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Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise

Belief and righteous deeds lead to admission to Paradise among the righteous.

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Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise
Belief and righteous deeds lead to admission to Paradise among the righteous.

Those who believe and do good works—We will admit them into the company of the righteous.

Surah 29, Ayah 9
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And those who believe and do righteous deeds - We will surely admit them among the righteous [into Paradise].
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And those who believe, and do righteous deeds assuredly We shall admit them among the righteous.
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As for those who believed and acted righteously, We shall certainly admit them among the righteous.
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And those who believe and work righteous deeds,- them shall We admit to the company of the Righteous.
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And as for those who believe and do good works, We verily shall make them enter in among the righteous.
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The Test of True Faith: When Trials Turn to Tribulations
Among the people is he who says, “We have believed in God.” Yet when he is harmed on God’s account, he equates the...
Surah 29, Ayah 10
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The Call of Abraham: Worship + Fear in Harmony
And Abraham, when he said to his people, “Worship God, and fear Him. That is better for you, if you only knew.
Surah 29, Ayah 16
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Breaking the Idol‑Bond: A Call to Genuine Gratitude
You worship idols besides God, and you fabricate falsehoods. Those you worship, instead of God, cannot provide you...
Surah 29, Ayah 17
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Divine Address
8 communiques
The Reality of Faith Under Trial
"Have the people supposed that they will be left alone to say, “We believe,” without being put to the test?"
Surah 29, Ayah 2 The verse 29:2 warns against the complacency of those who think they can proclaim faith without enduring the inevitable tests that accompany belief. In Islamic theology, iman is not a static declarati
Witnessing the Blueprint: From First Signs to Final Creation
"Say, “Roam the earth, and observe how He originated the creation.” Then God will bring about the next existence. God has power over all things.”"
Surah 29, Ayah 20 The verse invites us to witness the unfolding of creation as a divine process, from the first spark to the final decree. In Islamic theology, creation is not a static act but a continuous manifestatio
The Peril of Idolatrous Bonds
"And he said, “You have chosen idols instead of God, out of affection for one another in the worldly life. But then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will disown one another, and curse one another. Your destiny is Hell, and you will have no saviors.”"
Surah 29, Ayah 25 Abraham’s words are a stern reminder that the affection we invest in worldly idols—be they wealth, status, or even close relationships—becomes a cage that isolates us on the Day of Resurrection. The Q
The Call to Moral Vigilance: Lessons from Prophet Lot
"And Lot, when he said to his people, “You are committing an obscenity not perpetrated before you by anyone in the whole world."
Surah 29, Ayah 28 In Surah Al‑Kahf (29:28), Prophet Lot’s warning to his people serves as a timeless reminder of the Qur’an’s stance on moral transgression. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir explain that the verse condemns n
From Barrier to Bridge: Unblocking the Path
"You approach men, and cut off the way, and commit lewdness in your gatherings.” But the only response from his people was to say, “Bring upon us God’s punishment, if you are truthful.”"
Surah 29, Ayah 29 The Qur’an’s admonition in 29:29 is a stern warning against those who ‘approach men and obstruct the road’—a condemnation of the Quraysh’s obstruction of the Prophet’s message. In Islamic jurisprudenc
The Self‑Accountability of Justice
"Each We seized by his sin. Against some We sent a sandstorm. Some were struck by the Blast. Some We caused the ground to cave in beneath them. And some We drowned. It was not God who wronged them, but it was they who wronged their own selves."
Surah 29, Ayah 40 The verse of Surah Al‑Zalzalah reminds us that divine punishment is not arbitrary but the inevitable consequence of one’s own deeds. Islamic scholarship, from Ibn Taymiyyah to Al‑Ghazali, emphasizes t
Guarding the Path of Warning
"And they said, “If only a miracle from his Lord was sent down to him.” Say, “Miracles are only with God, and I am only a clear warner.”"
Surah 29, Ayah 50 Allah’s response to the skeptics in 29:50 underscores a key principle of prophetic mission: the signs (ayat) are not the Prophet’s claim but Allah’s exclusive attribute. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir no
The Mirror of Our Actions: A Call to Self‑Accountability
"On the Day when the punishment will envelop them, from above them, and from beneath their feet, He will say, “Taste what you used to do!”"
Surah 29, Ayah 55 On the Day of Judgment, the Qur’an vividly describes how punishment will envelop the disbelievers from above and below, a poetic reminder of the inescapable nature of divine justice. The verse undersc
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The Opposition Desk
1 opposition statements recorded
Disbelievers Surah 29, Ayah 12
"Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, “Follow our way, and we will carry your sins.” In no way can they carry any of their sins. They are liars."
The Deceptive Pact: Why the Unbelievers' Promises Fail
1, Ayah 6 2:6 2:7
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Character Dossier
27 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
62 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
Have the people supposed that they will be left alone to say, “We believe,” without being put to the test?
Surah 29, Ayah 2
Say, “Roam the earth, and observe how He originated the creation.” Then God will bring about the next existence. God has power over all things.”
Surah 29, Ayah 20
Allah Angels divine_command
Allah Lut savior-saved
Allah Shuayb sender_messenger
Allah Hypocrites curse
Believers
group
14 mentions this sura
878 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
0.5
safety
5.9
transcendence
10
belonging love
5.5
self actualization
5.3
Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, “Follow our way, and we will carry your sins.” In no way can they carry any of their sins. They are liars.
Surah 29, Ayah 12
Believers People of the Book military_action
Disbelievers
group
12 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, “Follow our way, and we will carry your sins.” In no way can they carry any of their sins. They are liars.
Surah 29, Ayah 12
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Witness Testimony
Allah
Lut
men
Disbelievers
Ibrahim
his wife
Faction Map
15 characters · 24 relationships
Allah (62)
Believers (14)
Disbelievers (12)
Muhammad (12)
Ibrahim (10)
Mankind (9)
Polytheists (7)
Lut (6)
People of Lut (6)
Angels (4)
Ibrahim's people (4)
People of Madyan (3)
Hypocrites (2)
Firawn (2)
People of the Book (2)
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Ibrahim Ishaq father-son
Ishaq Yaqub father_son
Believers People of the Book military_action
Allah Angels divine_command
Nuh People of Nuh disobedience
Angels Ibrahim questioner-respondent
Angels People of Lut aggressors-targets
Ibrahim Lut intercessor_for
Allah Lut savior-saved
Angels Lut protectors_protected
Lut People of Lut warner-disputants
Lut Wife of Lut marital_betrayal
Allah Shuayb sender_messenger
People of Madyan Shuayb rejecters_rejected
Ibrahim Polytheists dissociation
Allah Hypocrites curse
Hypocrites Muhammad striving_against
Firawn Haman ruler_to_minister_command
Musa Qarun messenger_opponent
Ibrahim Ibrahim's people attempted_murder
People of Ad Iblis deceiver_deceived
People of Thamud Iblis deceiver_deceived
Haman Musa messenger_opponent
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Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
69 verse segments
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Lut 2 men 1 Allah 8 Ibrahim 1 Unknown 2 Narrator 53 his wife 1 Disbelievers 1
Verse Segments
Surah 29, Ayah 1 Narrator
Alif, Lam, Meem.
Surah 29, Ayah 2 Allah
Have the people supposed that they will be left alone to say, “We believe,” without being put to the
Surah 29, Ayah 3 Narrator
We have tested those before them. God will surely know the truthful, and He will surely know the lia
Surah 29, Ayah 4 Narrator
Or do those who commit sins think they can fool Us? Terrible is their opinion!
Surah 29, Ayah 5 Narrator
Whoever looks forward to the meeting with God—the appointed time of God is coming. He is the All-Hea
Surah 29, Ayah 6 Narrator
Whoever strives, strives only for himself. God is Independent of the beings.
Surah 29, Ayah 7 Narrator
Those who believe and do righteous deeds—We will remit their sins, and We will reward them according
Surah 29, Ayah 8 Narrator
We have advised the human being to be good to his parents. But if they urge you to associate with Me
Surah 29, Ayah 9 Narrator
Those who believe and do good works—We will admit them into the company of the righteous.
Surah 29, Ayah 10 men
Among the people is he who says, “We have believed in God.” Yet when he is harmed on God’s account,
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Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 63 times · 16.8% of themes
Faith
63
Knowledge
37
Guidance
32
Accountability
30
Creation
29
Prophets
26
Afterlife
24
Worship
19
Surah 29, Ayah 1 The Silent Call: Trusting Allah in... Surah 29, Ayah 2 The Reality of Faith Under Trial Surah 29, Ayah 3 The Divine Trial of Truth and Deception
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Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 -- The Silent Call: Trusting Allah in the Unexplained Letters 32x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Silent Call: Trusting Allah in the Unexplained Letters 32x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Silent Call: Trusting Allah in the Unexplained Letters 32x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The Silent Call: Trusting Allah in the Unexplained Letters 32x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise 18x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise 18x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise 18x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise 18x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- The Reality of Faith Under Trial 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- The Reality of Faith Under Trial 3x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- The Reality of Faith Under Trial 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- The Reality of Faith Under Trial 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- The Illusion of Speed: How Evil Misjudges Divine Timing 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- The Illusion of Speed: How Evil Misjudges Divine Timing 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- The Illusion of Speed: How Evil Misjudges Divine Timing 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- The Illusion of Speed: How Evil Misjudges Divine Timing 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- The Compassionate Protector: Lessons from Lot 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- The Compassionate Protector: Lessons from Lot 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- The Compassionate Protector: Lessons from Lot 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- The Compassionate Protector: Lessons from Lot 3x cited
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Reader Action
Supplications
Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise
O Allah, bind my faith and deeds together as one. Let my belief inspire righteous actions, and let my actions deepen my belief. Grant me sincerity, courage, and the wisdom to act upon Your guidance.
Surah 29, Ayah 9
The Test of True Faith: When Trials Turn to Tribulations
O Allah, I acknowledge that You are the Most Knowing of hearts. When trials arise, help me to see them as opportunities to strengthen my faith, not as signs of Your displeasure. Grant me steadfastness and the humility to submit to Your will.
Surah 29, Ayah 10
The Call of Abraham: Worship + Fear in Harmony
O Allah, grant me the steadfastness of Abraham to worship You wholly and the humility of fear before You, that my deeds may be pleasing to You and my heart may never forget Your majesty.
Surah 29, Ayah 16
Daily Actions
Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise
Before any major decision or task, recite a brief affirmation of faith and immediately commit to a tangible righteous act.
Surah 29, Ayah 9
The Test of True Faith: When Trials Turn to Tribulations
Before every hardship, consciously affirm that Allah’s decree is a test, not a punishment, and seek His mercy.
Surah 29, Ayah 10
The Call of Abraham: Worship + Fear in Harmony
Whenever you face a choice today, pause, recite Abraham’s exhortation, and let your decision reflect both worship and fear.
Surah 29, Ayah 16
Reflect
Faith and Action: The Dual Path to Paradise -- How often do I perform deeds without first affirming my belief? In which moments does my faith feel disconnected from my actions, and how can I bridge that gap?
The Test of True Faith: When Trials Turn to Tribulations -- Have I ever blamed Allah for a hardship, assuming it was punishment, rather than recognizing it as a test? How does this perception influence my patience and gratitude?
The Call of Abraham: Worship + Fear in Harmony -- When have I acted without first remembering to worship Allah and to fear Him? How would my actions differ if I had balanced worship and fear as Abraham taught?
Weekly Challenge
Seven‑Day Righteous Action Plan: 1. **Day 1–7**: Each morning write a brief affirmation of faith (e.g., "I believe in Allah and His Messenger"). 2. **Daily Righteous Act**: Immediately after the affirmation, perform a specific act of kindness or charity (e.g., give a compliment, offer food, volunteer, pray for a sick person). 3. **Log & Reflect**: At night, record the act, how you felt before and after, and note any obstacles. 4. **Outcome Measurement**: At the end of week 7, review your log to see if the frequency of righteous acts increased, if your sense of faith deepened, and identify one practice to continue beyond the week.
Surah 29, Ayah 9
Take a deep breath, say "La ilaha illallah" with sincere conviction, then write down one small act of kindness you will perform today—such as offering a sincere compliment, donating a few coins, or helping a neighbor. Do this in under five minutes. Surah 29, Ayah 9
When you feel a sudden challenge—traffic jam, work delay, health issue—pause, take three deep breaths, and mentally recite: ‘This is a test from Allah, not a punishment.’ Then say a short dua: ‘O Allah, turn this trial into a means of purification.’ Surah 29, Ayah 10
Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor
The Revelation Transcript
69 verses
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Alif, Lam, Meem.
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Allah
Have the people supposed that they will be left alone to say, “We believe,” without being put to the test?
3
We have tested those before them. God will surely know the truthful, and He will surely know the liars.
4
Or do those who commit sins think they can fool Us? Terrible is their opinion!
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Whoever looks forward to the meeting with God—the appointed time of God is coming. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
6
Whoever strives, strives only for himself. God is Independent of the beings.
7
Those who believe and do righteous deeds—We will remit their sins, and We will reward them according to the best of what they used to do.
8
We have advised the human being to be good to his parents. But if they urge you to associate with Me something you have no knowledge of, do not obey them. To Me is your return; and I will inform you of what you used to do.
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Those who believe and do good works—We will admit them into the company of the righteous.
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men
Among the people is he who says, “We have believed in God.” Yet when he is harmed on God’s account, he equates the people's persecution with God’s retribution. And if help comes from your Lord, he says, “We were actually with you.” Is not God aware of what is inside the hearts of the people?
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God certainly knows those who believe, and He certainly knows the hypocrites.
12
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, “Follow our way, and we will carry your sins.” In no way can they carry any of their sins. They are liars.
13
They will carry their own loads, and other loads with their own. And they will be questioned on the Day of Resurrection concerning what they used to fabricate.
14
We sent Noah to his people, and He stayed among them for a thousand years minus fifty years. Then the Deluge swept them; for they were wrongdoers.
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But We saved him, together with the company of the Ark, and We made it a sign for all peoples.
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Ibrahim
And Abraham, when he said to his people, “Worship God, and fear Him. That is better for you, if you only knew.
17
You worship idols besides God, and you fabricate falsehoods. Those you worship, instead of God, cannot provide you with livelihood. So seek your livelihood from God, and worship Him, and thank Him. To Him you will be returned.”
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Narrator
If you disbelieve, communities before you have also disbelieved. The Messenger is only responsible for clear transmission.
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Have they not seen how God originates the creation, and then reproduces it? This is easy for God.
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Allah
Say, “Roam the earth, and observe how He originated the creation.” Then God will bring about the next existence. God has power over all things.”
21
He punishes whom He wills, and He grants mercy to whom He wills, and to Him you will be restored.
22
Narrator
You cannot escape, on earth or in the heaven; and you have no protector and no savior besides God.
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Those who disbelieved in God’s signs and His encounter—these have despaired of My mercy. For them is a painful torment.
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Narrator
But the only response from his people was their saying, “Kill him, or burn him.” But God saved him from the fire. Surely in that are signs for people who believe.
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Allah
And he said, “You have chosen idols instead of God, out of affection for one another in the worldly life. But then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will disown one another, and curse one another. Your destiny is Hell, and you will have no saviors.”
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Lut
Then Lot believed in him, and said, “I am emigrating to my Lord. He is the Noble, the Wise.”
27
And We granted him Isaac and Jacob, and conferred on his descendants the Prophethood and the Book, and gave him his reward in this life; and in the Hereafter he will be among the upright.
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Allah
And Lot, when he said to his people, “You are committing an obscenity not perpetrated before you by anyone in the whole world.
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Allah
You approach men, and cut off the way, and commit lewdness in your gatherings.” But the only response from his people was to say, “Bring upon us God’s punishment, if you are truthful.”
30
Narrator
He said, “My Lord, help me against the people of corruption.”
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Narrator
And when Our envoys brought Abraham the good news, they said, “We are going to destroy the people of this town; its people are wrongdoers.”
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Lut
He said, “Yet Lot is in it.” They said, “We are well aware of who is in it. We will save him, and his family, except for his wife, who will remain behind.”
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Then, when Our envoys came to Lot, they were mistreated, and he was troubled and distressed on their account. They said, “Do not fear, nor grieve. We will save you and your family, except for your wife, who will remain behind.”
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his wife
“We will bring down upon the people of this town a scourge from heaven, because of their wickedness.”
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And We left behind a clear trace of it, for people who understand.
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Narrator
And to Median, their brother Shuaib. He said, “O my people, worship God and anticipate the Last Day, and do not spread corruption in the land.”
37
But they rejected him, so the tremor overtook them, and they were left motionless in their homes.
38
And Aad and Thamood. It has become clear to you from their dwellings. Satan embellished for them their deeds, barring them from the path, even though they could see.
39
And Quaroon, and Pharaoh, and Hamaan—Moses went to them with clear arguments, but they acted arrogantly in the land. And they could not get ahead.
40
Allah
Each We seized by his sin. Against some We sent a sandstorm. Some were struck by the Blast. Some We caused the ground to cave in beneath them. And some We drowned. It was not God who wronged them, but it was they who wronged their own selves.
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The likeness of those who take to themselves protectors other than God is that of the spider. It builds a house. But the most fragile of houses is the spider’s house. If they only knew.
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God knows what they invoke besides Him. He is the Almighty, the Wise.
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These examples—We put them forward to the people; but none grasps them except the learned.
44
God created the heavens and the earth with truth. Surely in that is a sign for the believers.
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Recite what is revealed to you of the Scripture, and perform the prayer. The prayer prevents indecencies and evils. And the remembrance of God is greater. And God knows what you do.
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Narrator
And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in the best manner possible, except those who do wrong among them. And say, “We believe in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to you; and our God and your God is One; and to Him we are submissive.”
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Likewise, We revealed to you the Scripture. Those to whom We gave the Scripture believe in it, and some of these believe in it. None renounce Our communications except the disbelievers.
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You did not read any scripture before this, nor did you write it down with your right hand; otherwise the falsifiers would have doubted.
49
In fact, it is clear signs in the hearts of those given knowledge. No one renounce Our signs except the unjust.
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Allah
And they said, “If only a miracle from his Lord was sent down to him.” Say, “Miracles are only with God, and I am only a clear warner.”
51
Does it not suffice them that We revealed to you the Scripture, which is recited to them? In that is mercy and a reminder for people who believe.
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Say, “God suffices as witness between you and me. He knows everything in the heavens and the Earth. Those who believe in vanity and reject God—it is they who are the losers.”
53
And they urge you to hasten the punishment. Were it not for a specified time, the punishment would have come to them. But it will come upon them suddenly, while they are unaware.
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They urge you to hasten the punishment. But Hell will engulf the disbelievers.
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Allah
On the Day when the punishment will envelop them, from above them, and from beneath their feet, He will say, “Taste what you used to do!”
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O My servants who have believed: My earth is vast, so worship Me alone.
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Every soul will taste death. Then to Us you will be returned.
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Those who believe and work righteousness—We will settle them in Paradise, in mansions under which rivers flow, dwelling therein forever. Excellent is the compensation for the workers.
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Those who endure patiently, and in their Lord they trust.
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How many a creature there is that does not carry its provision? God provides for them, and for you. He is the Hearer, the Knowledgeable.
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Unknown
And if you asked them, “Who created the heavens and the earth and regulated the sun and the moon?” They would say, “God.” Why then do they deviate?
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God expands the provision for whomever He wills of His servants, and restricts it. God is Cognizant of all things.
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Unknown
And if you asked them, “Who sends water down from the sky, with which He revives the earth after it had died?” They would say, “God.” Say, “Praise be to God.” But most of them do not understand.
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The life of this world is nothing but diversion and play, and the Home of the Hereafter is the Life, if they only knew.
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When they embark on a vessel, they pray to God, devoting their faith to Him; but once He has delivered them safely to land, they attribute partners to Him.
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To be ungrateful for what We have given them, and to enjoy themselves. They will surely come to know.
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Do they not see that We established a Secure Sanctuary, while all around them the people are being carried away? Do they believe in falsehood, and reject the blessings of God?
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And who does greater wrong than he who fabricates lies and attributes them to God, or calls the truth a lie when it has come to him? Is there not in Hell a dwelling for the blasphemers?
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As for those who strive for Us—We will guide them in Our ways. God is with the doers of good.
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