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The Sovereign Song of Praise

Praise to Allah, acknowledging His universal dominion and attributes of wisdom and awareness.

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The Sovereign Song of Praise
Praise to Allah, acknowledging His universal dominion and attributes of wisdom and awareness.

Praise be to God, to Whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; and praise be to Him in the Hereafter. He is the Wise, the Expert.

Surah 34, Ayah 1
Multi-Source Confirmation
sahih
[All] praise is [due] to Allah, to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and to Him belongs [all] praise in the Hereafter. And He is the Wise, the Acquainted.
arberry
Praise belongs to God to whom belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. To Him belongs praise also in the Hereafter; He is the All-wise, the All-aware.
maududi
All praise be to Allah to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and all praise be to Him in the World to Come. He is Most Wise, All-Aware.
yusufali
Praise be to Allah, to Whom belong all things in the heavens and on earth: to Him be Praise in the Hereafter: and He is Full of Wisdom, acquainted with all things.
pickthall
Praise be to Allah, unto Whom belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. His is the praise in the Hereafter, and He is the Wise, the Aware.
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Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing
He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, and what ascends...
Surah 34, Ayah 2
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The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger
Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He...
Surah 34, Ayah 3
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The Covenant of Reward: Belief, Deed, and Divine Provision
That He may recompense those who believe and do good works. Those will have forgiveness, and a generous provision.
Surah 34, Ayah 4
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Divine Address
10 communiques
Guided Journeys: Trusting Allah’s Safe Path
"Between them and the towns We had blessed, We placed prominent towns, and We made the travel between them easy. “Travel between them by night and day, in safety.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 18 The verse reminds us that Allah has meticulously arranged the world to ensure safe travel between blessed cities. This divine arrangement is not a mere coincidence but a manifestation of Allah’s mercy
When Distance Becomes Dispersal: A Call to Patience and Gratitude
"But they said, “Our Lord, lengthen the distances of our journeys.” They wronged themselves; so We made them history, and We scattered them in every direction. In this are lessons for every steadfast and appreciative person."
Surah 34, Ayah 19 In Surah Az‑Zukhruf, the people’s plea to "lengthen the distance between our journeys" reflects an arrogant attempt to distance themselves from Allah’s mercy and guidance. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir
Guarding the Gate of Intercession
"Intercession with Him is of no value, except for someone He has permitted. Until, when fear has subsided from their hearts, they will say, “What did your Lord say?” They will say, “The truth, and He is the High, the Great.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 23 In Qur’an 34:23 Allah reminds us that intercession benefits only those He permits. This is not a prohibition of seeking help from the righteous, but a reminder that all assistance ultimately flows thr
The Divine Provision: Recognizing Allah as the Sole Provider
"Say, “Who provides for you from the heavens and the earth?” Say, “God. And Either you, or we, are rightly guided, or in evident error.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 24 This verse reminds us that every breath, every grain of grain, and every star is a sign of Allah’s provision. The Qur’an calls us to recognize that the heavens and the earth belong to Him alone, and t
The Quiet Accountability of the Hereafter
"Say, “You will not be asked about our misdeeds, nor will we be asked about what you do.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 25 The verse reminds us that human judgment is limited and often biased, while Allah’s judgment is complete, fair, and eternal. Scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that the Qur’an protects believers fr
The Divine Verdict: Trusting Allah's Justice
"Say, “Our Lord will bring us together; then He will judge between us equitably. He is the All-Knowing Judge.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 26 In Surah Al-Qari'ah, Allah reminds us that the final judgment is in His hands alone. The verse encapsulates the certainty that all humans will be gathered and judged by the Most Knowing. Islamic juris
The Call to Expose Idolatry
"Say, “Show me those you have attached to Him as associates. No indeed! But He is God, the Powerful, the Wise.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 27 Shirk—the association of partners with Allah—is the gravest sin in Islam. Verse 34:27 confronts the common human tendency to attribute divine qualities to people, objects, or ideas. By commanding the
The Mirage of Material Confidence
"And they say, “We have more wealth and more children, and we will not be punished.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 35 In Surah Al‑Mutaffifin, the Prophet (peace be upon him) is reminded that worldly wealth and progeny do not exempt one from divine judgment. The verse contrasts the self‑assured arrogance of the afflue
The Alchemy of Divine Provision
"Say, “My Lord spreads out His bounty to whomever He wills, or restricts it; but most people do not know.”"
Surah 34, Ayah 36 In the Qur’an, Allah reminds us that He alone decides who receives abundance and who is restrained, a concept known as ‘khulq al‑mal’ (creation of wealth). Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah and Al‑Ghazal
The Questioned Witnesses: Angels and the Accountability of Worship
"On the Day when He gathers them all together, then say to the angels, “Was it you these used to worship?”"
Surah 34, Ayah 40 This verse reminds us that on the Day of Judgment the angels, who are purely obedient servants, will be asked whether the people truly worshiped them. Their role is to record deeds, not to be objects
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The Opposition Desk
4 opposition statements recorded
Disbelievers Surah 34, Ayah 3
"Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record."
The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger
1:1 1:2 1:3
Disbelievers Surah 34, Ayah 7
"Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?"
The Mirage of Mortal Redemption
1, Ayah 6 2:6 2:7
Disbelievers Surah 34, Ayah 31
"Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see the wrongdoers, captive before their Lord, throwing back allegations at one another. Those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “Were it not for you, we would have been believers.”"
Echoes of the Oppressed: From Arrogance to Humility
Disbelievers Surah 34, Ayah 43
"And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you from what your ancestors used to worship.” And they say, “This is nothing but a fabricated lie.” And when the Truth comes to them, the blasphemers say of the Truth, “This is nothing but plain magic.”"
Defying the Deceivers: Standing Firm in the Face of Falsehood
1:1 1:2 1:3
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
Character Dossier
12 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
43 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
Between them and the towns We had blessed, We placed prominent towns, and We made the travel between them easy. “Travel between them by night and day, in safety.”
Surah 34, Ayah 18
But they said, “Our Lord, lengthen the distances of our journeys.” They wronged themselves; so We made them history, and We scattered them in every direction. In this are lessons for every steadfast and appreciative person.
Surah 34, Ayah 19
Allah Angels divine_command
Allah Dawud divine_appointment
Allah Jinn faith
Allah Sulayman divine_favor
Allah People of Saba dispersal
Disbelievers
group
23 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.
Surah 34, Ayah 3
Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?
Surah 34, Ayah 7
Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see the wrongdoers, captive before their Lord, throwing back allegations at one another. Those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “Were it not for you, we would have been believers.”
Surah 34, Ayah 31
And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you from what your ancestors used to worship.” And they say, “This is nothing but a fabricated lie.” And when the Truth comes to them, the blasphemers say of the Truth, “This is nothing but plain magic.”
Surah 34, Ayah 43
Muhammad
prophet · named
23 mentions this sura
1049 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
3.6
safety
4.9
transcendence
10
belonging love
3.1
self actualization
4.0
Muhammad Mankind teacher
Muhammad Polytheists warner-warned
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
The Consequence Column
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He...
The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger
Surah 34, Ayah 3
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you...
The Mirage of Mortal Redemption
Surah 34, Ayah 7
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see...
Echoes of the Oppressed: From Arrogance to Humility
Surah 34, Ayah 31
Disbelievers
And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you...
Defying the Deceivers: Standing Firm in the Face of Falsehood
Surah 34, Ayah 43
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
Faction Map
12 characters · 13 relationships
Allah (43)
Disbelievers (23)
Muhammad (23)
People of Saba (6)
Believers (4)
Polytheists (4)
Jinn (4)
Angels (3)
Sulayman (3)
Dawud (3)
Iblis (2)
Mankind (1)
Allah Angels divine_command
Believers Iblis antagonism
Allah Dawud divine_appointment
Mankind Muhammad teacher
Allah Jinn faith
Muhammad Polytheists warner-warned
Dawud Sulayman father_son
Allah Sulayman divine_favor
Jinn Sulayman dominion_and_punishment
Allah People of Saba dispersal
People of Saba Iblis seduction
Angels Polytheists false_worship
Jinn Polytheists fabricated_kinship_with_allah
Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
54 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Saba 2 Allah 10 Unknown 6 Narrator 28 most men 2 Disbelievers 4 The arrogant ones 2
Verse Segments
Surah 34, Ayah 1 Narrator
Praise be to God, to Whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; and praise be to Him in t
Surah 34, Ayah 2 Narrator
He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, a
Surah 34, Ayah 3 Disbelievers
Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will co
Surah 34, Ayah 4 Narrator
That He may recompense those who believe and do good works. Those will have forgiveness, and a gener
Surah 34, Ayah 5 Narrator
As for those who strive against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—for them is a punishment
Surah 34, Ayah 6 Narrator
Those who received knowledge know that what is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth; and it g
Surah 34, Ayah 7 Disbelievers
Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into
Surah 34, Ayah 8 Narrator
Did he invent a lie about God, or is there madness in him?” Indeed, those who do not believe in the
Surah 34, Ayah 9 Narrator
Do they not reflect upon what lies before them and behind them, of the heaven and the earth? If We w
Surah 34, Ayah 10 Narrator
We bestowed upon David favor from Us: “O mountains, and birds: echo with him.” And We softened iron
Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 47 times · 16.7% of themes
Faith
47
Guidance
29
Accountability
28
Knowledge
23
Prophets
22
Creation
21
Afterlife
15
Mercy
14
Surah 34, Ayah 1 The Sovereign Song of Praise Surah 34, Ayah 2 Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily... Surah 34, Ayah 3 The Unshakable Record: Anchoring...
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Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 -- The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition 18x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition 18x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition 18x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition 18x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Sovereign Song of Praise 13x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Sovereign Song of Praise 13x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Sovereign Song of Praise 13x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Sovereign Song of Praise 13x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- The Mirror of Accountability 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- The Mirror of Accountability 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- The Mirror of Accountability 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- The Mirror of Accountability 3x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2, Ayah -- Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 129 -- Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 266 -- Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise 3x cited
Edition 5 Surah 5, Ayah 100 -- Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise 3x cited
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Reader Action
Supplications
The Sovereign Song of Praise
O Allah, You are the One who owns the heavens and the earth, the One who receives all praise in this world and the Hereafter. Grant me the humility to always recognize Your sovereignty and the wisdom to act in accordance with it.
Surah 34, Ayah 1
Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing
O Allah, You are the One who knows what is hidden beneath the earth and what rises from the heavens. Forgive the unseen transgressions of my heart, and grant me mercy that covers all my hidden deeds.
Surah 34, Ayah 2
The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger
O Allah, I seek refuge in Your perfect knowledge of the unseen. Strengthen my heart against doubt, that I may walk with certainty in the reality of the Hour and remain ever mindful of Your record of all that is hidden and revealed.
Surah 34, Ayah 3
Daily Actions
The Sovereign Song of Praise
Today, before every action—whether you wake, eat, work, or pray—recite the verse or its shortened form aloud, consciously affirming that all power, ownership, and praise belong to Allah alone.
Surah 34, Ayah 1
Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing
Today, consciously observe a natural process that remains hidden—roots, underground water, or unseen wind—while acknowledging Allah’s complete knowledge of it.
Surah 34, Ayah 2
The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger
Whenever you feel doubt about the Day of Judgment, recite this verse aloud and write a single sentence affirming its truth in your personal journal.
Surah 34, Ayah 3
Reflect
The Sovereign Song of Praise -- When did I act today without first acknowledging that all power and praise belong to Allah? How did that omission shape my intentions and conduct?
Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing -- When I contemplate the unseen workings of nature, how does that shift my awareness of my own hidden intentions and actions? Do I feel more accountable to Allah’s all‑seeing eye?
The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger -- When have I let disbelief or worldly distractions cloud my certainty in the unseen? How can I transform fleeting doubt into steadfast trust in Allah’s knowledge?
Weekly Challenge
**Sovereign Praise Journal (7 Days)** 1. **Morning Invocation:** Before breakfast, recite the verse or a short phrase: "All praise is due to Allah, the Sovereign of the heavens and earth." 2. **Midday Check‑In:** At noon, pause for 30 seconds, acknowledge Allah’s ownership of the day, and note in the journal how this awareness altered your focus. 3. **Evening Reflection:** After dinner, repeat the phrase and write a brief entry on how recognizing Allah’s sovereignty influenced your interactions and decisions. 4. **Consistency:** Do this at least once before each major activity (work, study, conversation, prayer). 5. **Outcome Measurement:** At the end of Day 7, review the journal entries. Note any shifts in mindset, reduced impatience, or increased gratitude. Set one concrete practice (e.g., mindful breathing before tasks) to continue beyond the week.
Surah 34, Ayah 1
Stand upright, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and silently say: "All praise is due to Allah, the Sovereign of the heavens and earth, the Wise, the Acquainted." Feel the weight of His ownership settle over you before proceeding. Surah 34, Ayah 1
Stand outside for 2 minutes, close your eyes, feel the earth beneath you, imagine roots or water moving unseen. Then say aloud: "Ya Allah, You know what penetrates into the earth and what emerges from it. Guide my hidden deeds as You know them." Surah 34, Ayah 2
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The Revelation Transcript
54 verses
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Praise be to God, to Whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; and praise be to Him in the Hereafter. He is the Wise, the Expert.
2
He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, and what ascends to it. He is the Merciful, the Forgiving.
3
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.
4
That He may recompense those who believe and do good works. Those will have forgiveness, and a generous provision.
5
As for those who strive against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—for them is a punishment of a painful plague.
6
Those who received knowledge know that what is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth; and it guides to the path of the Majestic, the Praiseworthy.
7
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?
8
Narrator
Did he invent a lie about God, or is there madness in him?” Indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are in torment, and far astray.
9
Do they not reflect upon what lies before them and behind them, of the heaven and the earth? If We will, We can make the earth cave in beneath them, or make pieces of the sky fall down on them. In that is a sign for every devout servant.
10
We bestowed upon David favor from Us: “O mountains, and birds: echo with him.” And We softened iron for him.
11
Narrator
“Make coats of armor, and measure the links well; and work righteousness. I am Observant of everything you do.”
12
And for Solomon the wind—its outward journey was one month, and its return journey was one month. And We made a spring of tar flow for him. And there were sprites that worked under him, by the leave of his Lord. But whoever of them swerved from Our command, We make him taste of the punishment of the Inferno.
13
Narrator
They made for him whatever he wished: sanctuaries, statues, bowls like pools, and heavy cauldrons. “O House of David, work with appreciation,” but a few of My servants are appreciative.
14
Then, when We decreed death for him, nothing indicated his death to them except an earthworm eating at his staff. Then, when he fell down, it became clear to the sprites that, had they known the unseen, they would not have remained in the demeaning torment.
15
Saba
In Sheba’s homeland there used to be a wonder: two gardens, on the right, and on the left. “Eat of your Lord’s provision, and give thanks to Him.” A good land, and a forgiving Lord.
16
Saba
But they turned away, so We unleashed against them the flood of the dam; and We substituted their two gardens with two gardens of bitter fruits, thorny shrubs, and meager harvest.
17
We thus penalized them for their ingratitude. Would We penalize any but the ungrateful?
18
Allah
Between them and the towns We had blessed, We placed prominent towns, and We made the travel between them easy. “Travel between them by night and day, in safety.”
19
Allah
But they said, “Our Lord, lengthen the distances of our journeys.” They wronged themselves; so We made them history, and We scattered them in every direction. In this are lessons for every steadfast and appreciative person.
20
Satan was correct in his assessment of them. They followed him, except for a group of believers.
21
He had no authority over them; except that We willed to distinguish him who believes in the Hereafter, from him who is doubtful about it. Your Lord is Guardian over all things.
22
Say, “Call upon those whom you claim besides God. They possess not an atom's weight in the heavens or the earth, and they possess no share of either, and He has no backers from among them.”
23
Allah
Intercession with Him is of no value, except for someone He has permitted. Until, when fear has subsided from their hearts, they will say, “What did your Lord say?” They will say, “The truth, and He is the High, the Great.”
24
Allah
Say, “Who provides for you from the heavens and the earth?” Say, “God. And Either you, or we, are rightly guided, or in evident error.”
25
Allah
Say, “You will not be asked about our misdeeds, nor will we be asked about what you do.”
26
Allah
Say, “Our Lord will bring us together; then He will judge between us equitably. He is the All-Knowing Judge.”
27
Allah
Say, “Show me those you have attached to Him as associates. No indeed! But He is God, the Powerful, the Wise.”
28
We sent you only universally to all people, a herald and warner, but most people do not know.
29
most men
And they say, “When is this promise due, if you are truthful?”
30
most men
Say, “You are promised a Day, which you cannot postpone by one hour, nor bring forward.”
31
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see the wrongdoers, captive before their Lord, throwing back allegations at one another. Those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “Were it not for you, we would have been believers.”
32
The arrogant ones
Those who were arrogant will say to those who were oppressed, “Was it us who turned you away from guidance when it came to you? No indeed, you yourselves were sinful.”
33
The arrogant ones
And those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “It was your scheming by night and day; as you instructed us to reject God, and to set up rivals to Him.” They will hide their remorse when they see the retribution. We will put yokes around the necks of those who disbelieved. Will they be repaid for anything other than what they used to do?
34
Narrator
We sent no warner to any town, without its affluent saying, “We reject what you are sent with.”
35
Allah
And they say, “We have more wealth and more children, and we will not be punished.”
36
Allah
Say, “My Lord spreads out His bounty to whomever He wills, or restricts it; but most people do not know.”
37
It is neither your wealth nor your children that bring you closer to Us, but it is he who believes and does good deeds. These will have a double reward for what they did; and they will reside in the Chambers, in peace and security.
38
But those who work against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—those will be summoned to the punishment.
39
Say, “My Lord extends the provision to whomever He wills of His servants, or withholds it. Anything you spend, He will replace it. He is the Best of providers.”
40
Allah
On the Day when He gathers them all together, then say to the angels, “Was it you these used to worship?”
41
Unknown
They will say, “Be You glorified; You are our Master, not them. In fact, they used to worship the jinn, and most of them had faith in them.”
42
Narrator
“Today, none of you has the power to profit or harm the other.” And We will say to those who did wrong, “Taste the agony of the Fire which you used to deny.”
43
Disbelievers
And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you from what your ancestors used to worship.” And they say, “This is nothing but a fabricated lie.” And when the Truth comes to them, the blasphemers say of the Truth, “This is nothing but plain magic.”
44
But We gave them no book to study, and We did not send them any warner before you.
45
Those before them also denied the Truth, yet they have not attained one-tenth of what We had given them. They rejected My messengers, so how was My disapproval?
46
Unknown
Say, “I offer you a single advice: devote yourselves to God, in pairs, or individually; and reflect. There is no madness in your friend. He is just a warner to you, before the advent of a severe punishment.”
47
Unknown
Say, “Whatever compensation I have asked of you, is yours. My compensation comes only from God, and He is Witness over all things.”
48
Unknown
Say, “My Lord projects the truth. He is the Knower of the Unseen.”
49
Unknown
Say, “The Truth has come; while falsehood can neither originate, nor regenerate.”
50
Unknown
Say, “If I err, I err only to my own loss; but if I am guided, it is by what my Lord inspires me. He is Hearing and Near.”
51
If you could only see when they are terrified, and there is no escape, and they are seized from a nearby place.
52
Narrator
And they say, “We have believed in it.” But how can they attain it from a distant place?
53
They have rejected it in the past, and made allegations from a far-off place.
54
A barrier will be placed between them and what they desire, as was done formerly with their counterparts. They were in disturbing doubt.
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