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The Ledger of Divine Provision

Reminding humanity of Allah's favor and urging exclusive recognition of Him as the sole Creator to prevent moral delusion.

O people! Remember God’s blessings upon you. Is there a creator other than God who provides for you from the heaven and the earth? There is no god but He. So how are you misled?

Surah 35, Ayah 3

Multi-Source Confirmation

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O mankind, remember the favor of Allah upon you. Is there any creator other than Allah who provides for you from the heaven and earth? There is no deity except Him, so how are you deluded?

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O men, remember God's blessing upon you; is there any creator, apart from God, who provides for you out of heaven and earth? There is no god but He: how then are you perverted?

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O people, remember Allah's favour upon you. Is there any creator, apart from Allah, who provides you your sustenance out of the heavens and earth? There is no god but He. Whither are you, then,...

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O men! Call to mind the grace of Allah unto you! is there a creator, other than Allah, to give you sustenance from heaven or earth? There is no god but He: how then are ye deluded away from the Truth?

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O mankind! Remember Allah's grace toward you! Is there any creator other than Allah who provideth for you from the sky and the earth? There is no Allah save Him. Whither then are ye turned?

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Guarding the Covenant: Refusing the Worldly Mirage

O people! The promise of God is true; so let not the lowly life seduce you, and let not the Tempter tempt you away from God.

Surah 35, Ayah 5

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The Clear Enemy: Recognizing and Rejecting Satan

Satan is an enemy to you, so treat him as an enemy. He only invites his gang to be among the inmates of the Inferno.

Surah 35, Ayah 6

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The Dual Path: From Belief to Reward

Those who disbelieve will suffer a harsh punishment, but those who believe and do righteous deeds will have...

Surah 35, Ayah 7

Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent

Breaking News

Character Dossier

8 characters in this edition

Allah

spiritual entity

38 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 Angels divine_command

Muhammad

prophet · named

14 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 Polytheists warner-warned

Mankind

group

11 mentions this sura

495 total mentions

Dominant: Safety

esteem

2.2

safety

10

transcendence

4.1

belonging love

6.5

self actualization

1.4

Mankind Iblis evil_whispering

Ibn Arabi Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief

Faction Map

8 characters · 3 relationships

Allah (38)

Muhammad (14)

Mankind (11)

Disbelievers (10)

Believers (8)

Iblis (2)

Polytheists (2)

Angels (1)

Allah Angels divine_command

Mankind Iblis evil_whispering

Muhammad Polytheists warner-warned

Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst

Audio Edition

Full Chapter Audio

45 verse segments

Speaker Distribution

Allah 1 Narrator 44

Verse Segments

Surah 35, Ayah 1 Narrator

Praise be to God, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Maker of the angels messengers with wings

Surah 35, Ayah 2 Narrator

Whatever mercy God unfolds for the people, none can withhold it. And if He withholds it, none can re

Surah 35, Ayah 3 Narrator

O people! Remember God’s blessings upon you. Is there a creator other than God who provides for you

Surah 35, Ayah 4 Narrator

If they reject you, messengers before you were also rejected. To God all matters are returned.

Surah 35, Ayah 5 Narrator

O people! The promise of God is true; so let not the lowly life seduce you, and let not the Tempter

Surah 35, Ayah 6 Narrator

Satan is an enemy to you, so treat him as an enemy. He only invites his gang to be among the inmates

Surah 35, Ayah 7 Narrator

Those who disbelieve will suffer a harsh punishment, but those who believe and do righteous deeds wi

Surah 35, Ayah 8 Narrator

What of him whose evil deed was made attractive to him, and so he regards it as good? God leads astr

Surah 35, Ayah 9 Narrator

God is He who sends the winds, which agitate clouds, which We drive to a dead land, and thereby revi

Surah 35, Ayah 10 Narrator

Whoever desires honor—all honor belongs to God. To Him ascends speech that is pure, and He elevates

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor

Editorial

Word of the Edition

Faith

Appears 39 times · 15.9% of themes

Faith

39

Guidance

25

Creation

24

Mercy

22

Knowledge

18

Accountability

13

Repentance

13

Gratitude

12

Surah 35, Ayah 1 The Architect of All Wings:... Surah 35, Ayah 2 The Unfathomable Flow of Divine Mercy Surah 35, Ayah 3 The Ledger of Divine Provision

Muhammad Asad Muhammad Asad | Arabic Linguistics Consultant

Cross-Edition References

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Ledger of Divine Provision 21x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Ledger of Divine Provision 21x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Ledger of Divine Provision 21x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Ledger of Divine Provision 21x cited

1, Ayah 6 -- The Architect of All Wings: Recognizing Allah’s Dynamic Creation 19x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Architect of All Wings: Recognizing Allah’s Dynamic Creation 19x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Architect of All Wings: Recognizing Allah’s Dynamic Creation 19x cited

2, Ayah 8 -- The Architect of All Wings: Recognizing Allah’s Dynamic Creation 19x cited

Edition 18 Surah 18, Ayah 62 -- Shade and Heat: The Dual Gifts of Divine Design

Surah Sura, Ayah 19 -- Shade and Heat: The Dual Gifts of Divine Design

Edition 26 Surah 26, Ayah 171 -- Shade and Heat: The Dual Gifts of Divine Design

Edition 28 Surah 28, Ayah 23 -- Shade and Heat: The Dual Gifts of Divine Design

Edition 98 Surah 98, Ayah 1 -- The Rainbow of Divine Provision

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 19 -- The Rainbow of Divine Provision

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- The Eternal Dividend of Devotion

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- The Eternal Dividend of Devotion

Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- The Eternal Dividend of Devotion

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- The Eternal Dividend of Devotion

Edition 4 Surah 4, Ayah 3 -- Inheritance of the Book: From Self‑Fault to Sincere Deed

Edition 6 Surah 6, Ayah 53 -- Inheritance of the Book: From Self‑Fault to Sincere Deed

Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian

Reader Action

Supplications

The Ledger of Divine Provision

O Allah, You are the Sustainer of all that we have. Grant me the humility to recognize Your blessings, the gratitude to cherish them, and the vigilance to never be deluded by the illusion of self‑sufficiency.

Surah 35, Ayah 3

Guarding the Covenant: Refusing the Worldly Mirage

O Allah, keep my heart steadfast in Your covenant, shield me from the subtle seductions of this world, and grant me clarity to discern Your truth from the Deceiver’s lies.

Surah 35, Ayah 5

The Clear Enemy: Recognizing and Rejecting Satan

O Allah, shield me from the subtle whispers of Satan, strengthen my heart to see his deception, and grant me the courage to treat him as the enemy You have warned me against.

Surah 35, Ayah 6

Daily Actions

The Ledger of Divine Provision
Before each major activity today, pause to acknowledge Allah’s provision and say a brief gratitude dua.

Surah 35, Ayah 3

Guarding the Covenant: Refusing the Worldly Mirage
Whenever a worldly distraction arises today, pause, recite the verse, and consciously reaffirm Allah’s promise.

Surah 35, Ayah 5

The Clear Enemy: Recognizing and Rejecting Satan
Each time you notice a thought or action that feels like a whisper of Satan, consciously label it as an enemy and seek refuge in Allah with the exact phrase ‘A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim’.

Surah 35, Ayah 6

Reflect

The Ledger of Divine Provision -- In what moments today did I act as if Allah’s provision was a given, and how did that shift my sense of responsibility and gratitude?

Guarding the Covenant: Refusing the Worldly Mirage -- When did I allow the allure of material comfort to eclipse my faith in Allah’s promise? How can I better distinguish genuine blessings from deceptive distractions?

The Clear Enemy: Recognizing and Rejecting Satan -- When did I let Satan’s whisper influence my decision today, and how could I have recognized it earlier?

Weekly Challenge

**Gratitude Ledger for a Week** 1. Each day, after every meal, write down at least three blessings you received (e.g., food, health, a kind word). 2. Recite a short gratitude dua: ‘Alhamdulillahi, all praise is due to You, the Sustainer of all that we have.’ 3. At night, reflect on how noticing these blessings changed your actions or mindset that day. 4. By day seven, review the entries, noting any shift in humility or awareness of Allah’s provision. 5. Measure success by a self‑rating: Did you feel less deluded and more grateful? Rate from 1–10 and set a tangible goal for the next month (e.g., keep a daily gratitude journal).

Surah 35, Ayah 3

Stand, breathe, and recite: ‘Alhamdulillahi Rabbil alamin’ (All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds), then silently thank Allah for one specific blessing you received this morning. Surah 35, Ayah 3

Find a quiet spot, close your eyes, inhale deeply, then recite the verse aloud three times. As you speak, identify one worldly temptation you are currently facing and write it down on a piece of paper. Surah 35, Ayah 5

Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor

The Revelation Transcript

45 verses

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Praise be to God, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Maker of the angels messengers with wings—double, triple, and quadruple. He adds to creation as He wills. God is Able to do all things.

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Whatever mercy God unfolds for the people, none can withhold it. And if He withholds it, none can release it thereafter. He is the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.

3

O people! Remember God’s blessings upon you. Is there a creator other than God who provides for you from the heaven and the earth? There is no god but He. So how are you misled?

4

If they reject you, messengers before you were also rejected. To God all matters are returned.

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O people! The promise of God is true; so let not the lowly life seduce you, and let not the Tempter tempt you away from God.

6

Satan is an enemy to you, so treat him as an enemy. He only invites his gang to be among the inmates of the Inferno.

7

Those who disbelieve will suffer a harsh punishment, but those who believe and do righteous deeds will have forgiveness and a great reward.

8

What of him whose evil deed was made attractive to him, and so he regards it as good? God leads astray whomever He wills, and He guides whomever He wills. Therefore, do not waste yourself sorrowing over them. God knows exactly what they do.

9

God is He who sends the winds, which agitate clouds, which We drive to a dead land, and thereby revive the ground after it had died. Likewise is the Resurrection.

10

Whoever desires honor—all honor belongs to God. To Him ascends speech that is pure, and He elevates righteous conduct. As for those who plot evil, a terrible punishment awaits them, and the planning of these will fail.

11

God created you from dust, then from a small drop; then He made you pairs. No female conceives, or delivers, except with His knowledge. No living thing advances in years, or its life is shortened, except it be in a Record. That is surely easy for God.

12

The two seas are not the same. One is fresh, sweet, good to drink, while the other is salty and bitter. Yet from each you eat tender meat, and extract jewelry which you wear. And you see the ships plowing through them, so that you may seek of His bounty, so that you may give thanks.

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He merges the night into the day, and He merges the day into the night; and He regulates the sun and the moon, each running for a stated term. Such is God, your Lord; His is the sovereignty. As for those you call upon besides Him, they do not possess a speck.

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Narrator

If you pray to them, they cannot hear your prayer. And even if they heard, they would not answer you. And on the Day of Resurrection, they will reject your partnership. None informs you like an Expert.

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O people! It is you who are the poor, in need of God; while God is the Rich, the Praiseworthy.

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If He wills, He can do away with you, and produce a new creation.

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And that would not be difficult for God.

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No burdened soul can carry the burden of another. Even if one weighted down calls for help with its burden, nothing can be lifted from it, even if they were related. You are to warn those who fear their Lord inwardly, and perform the prayer. He who purifies himself purifies himself for his own good. To God is the ultimate return.

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Not equal are the blind and the seeing.

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Nor are the darkness and the light.

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Nor are the shade and the torrid heat.

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Nor are equal the living and the dead. God causes whomever He wills to hear, but you cannot make those in the graves hear.

23

You are only a warner.

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We sent you with the truth; a bearer of good news, and a warner. There is no community but a warner has passed through it.

25

If they disbelieve you, those before them also disbelieved. Their messengers came to them with the clear proofs, with the Psalms, and with the Enlightening Scripture.

26

Then I seized those who disbelieved—so how was My rejection?

27

Have you not seen that God sends down water from the sky? With it We produce fruits of various colors. And in the mountains are streaks of white and red—varying in their hue—and pitch-black.

28

Likewise, human beings, animals, and livestock come in various colors. From among His servants, the learned fear God. God is Almighty, Oft-Forgiving.

29

Those who recite the Book of God, and perform the prayer, and spend of what We have provided for them, secretly and publicly, expect a trade that will not fail.

30

He will pay them their dues in full, and will increase them from His bounty. He is Forgiving and Appreciative.

31

What We inspired in you, of the Book, is the truth, confirming what preceded it. God is Well-Informed of His servants, All-Seeing.

32

Then We passed the Book to those of Our servants whom We chose. Some of them wrong their souls, and some follow a middle course, and some are in the foremost in good deeds by God’s leave; that is the greatest blessing.

33

The Gardens of Eden, which they will enter. They will be adorned therein with gold bracelets and pearls, and their garments therein will be of silk.

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Narrator

And they will say, “Praise God, who has lifted all sorrow from us. Our Lord is Most Forgiving, Most Appreciative.

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Allah

He Who settled us in the Home of Permanence, by His grace, where boredom will not touch us, and fatigue will not afflict us.”

36

As for those who disbelieve, for them is the Fire of Hell, wherein they will never be finished off and die, nor will its punishment be lightened for them. Thus We will repay every ingrate.

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Narrator

And they will scream therein, “Our Lord, let us out, and we will act righteously, differently from the way we used to act.” Did We not give you a life long enough, in which anyone who wanted to understand would have understood? And the warner did come to you. So taste. The evildoers will have no helper.

38

God is the Knower of the future of the heavens and the earth. He knows what the hearts contain.

39

It is He who made you successors on earth. Whoever disbelieves, his disbelief will recoil upon him. The disbelief of the disbelievers adds only to their Lord's disfavor of them. The disbelief of the disbelievers adds only to their perdition.

40

Say, “Have you considered those partners of yours that you worship instead of God? Show me what they have created on earth. Or do they have any share in the heavens?” Or have We given them a book whose clear teachings they follow? In fact, the wrongdoers promise one another nothing but delusions.

41

God holds the heavens and the earth, lest they fall apart. And were they to fall apart, there is none to hold them together except He. He is Most Clement, Most Forgiving.

42

And they swore by God with their solemn oaths, that if a warner came to them, they would be more guided than any other people. Yet when a warner came to them, it only increased them in aversion.

43

Priding themselves on earth, and scheming evil. But evil scheming overwhelms none but its authors. Do they expect anything but the precedent of the ancients? You will not find any change in God’s practice, and you will not find any substitute to God’s practice.

44

Have they not journeyed in the land and observed the fate of those who preceded them? They were superior to them in strength. But nothing can defeat God in the heavens or on Earth. He is indeed Omniscient and Omnipotent.

45

If God were to punish the people for what they have earned, He would not leave a single living creature on its surface. But He defers them until a stated time. Then, when their time has arrived—God is Observant of His creatures.

Imam Malik Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief