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Anchored in Divine Authorship

Revelation originates from Allah, underscoring divine power and knowledge.

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Anchored in Divine Authorship
Revelation originates from Allah, underscoring divine power and knowledge.

The sending down of the Scripture is from God the Almighty, the Omniscient.

Surah 40, Ayah 2
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Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice
Forgiver of sins, Accepter of repentance, Severe in punishment, Bountiful in bounty. There is no god but He. To Him...
Surah 40, Ayah 3
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Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief
None argues against God’s revelations except those who disbelieve. So do not be impressed by their activities in the land.
Surah 40, Ayah 4
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Echoes of Falsehood: Learning from Noah’s People
Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every community plotted...
Surah 40, Ayah 5
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Divine Address
10 communiques
Pharaoh’s Fear: A Test of Faith Amid Unjust Authority
"Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him appeal to his Lord. I fear he may change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.”"
Surah 40, Ayah 26 Pharaoh’s fear is not a fear of God but a fear of loss of power and of social order. In the Qur’an, fear of corruption (khalaqa or ta’ab) often masks a deeper insecurity. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir e
Guarding the Heart from Arrogant Debate
"Those who argue against God’s revelations, without any proof having come to them—a heinous sin in the sight of God, and of those who believe. Thus God seals the heart of every proud bully."
Surah 40, Ayah 35 The verse warns that those who dispute the signs of Allah without a proper authority—be it the Qur’an, the Sunnah, or authentic knowledge—will be met with great hatred in the sight of Allah and the be
The Mirage of Authority: Lessons from Pharaoh's Hubris
"The pathways of the heavens, so that I may glance at the God of Moses; though I think he is lying.” Thus Pharaoh’s evil deeds were made to appear good to him, and he was averted from the path. Pharaoh's guile was only in defeat."
Surah 40, Ayah 37 Pharaoh’s arrogance is a textbook case of *kufr al‑fahim*—self‑confident disbelief. Ibn Kathir explains that Pharaoh’s conviction that Moses was a liar stemmed from his inflated sense of power, leadin
The Witnessed Trust: Entrusting Affairs to the All‑Seeing
"You will remember what I am telling you, so I commit my case to God. God is Observant of the servants.”"
Surah 40, Ayah 44 The verse reminds us that Allah’s sight extends beyond the visible; He sees the hidden intentions and the unspoken thoughts of every servant. By entrusting our affairs to Him, we practice tawakkul—rel
The Open Door of Divine Response
"Your Lord has said, “Pray to Me, and I will respond to you. But those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell forcibly.”"
Surah 40, Ayah 60 The verse in Surah 40 is a covenant of reciprocity: Allah invites us to call upon Him, assuring that His response is inevitable. The phrase "Call upon Me" is not a mere ritual but a profound act of ta
The Firm Decree of Exclusive Worship
"Say, “I was prohibited from worshiping those you invoke besides God, now that clear revelations have come to me from my Lord; and I was commanded to submit to the Lord of the Worlds.”"
Surah 40, Ayah 66 In 40:66 the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is commanded to declare the prohibition of worshipping anyone other than Allah once the clear proofs have arrived. This verse is a culmination of the
The Divine Voice: Life, Death, and the Power of "Be"
"It is He who gives life and death; and when He decides on a thing, He just says to it, “Be,” and it comes to be."
Surah 40, Ayah 68 This verse encapsulates the principle of divine decree (taqdeer) that all existence springs from Allah’s utterance. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that nothing can occur without His permissi
Unmasking the Idol: The Call to Return to Pure Worship
"Then it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to deify?"
Surah 40, Ayah 73 Shirk, the association of partners with Allah, is the gravest of sins in Islam, as repeatedly warned in the Qur’an (e.g., 4:48, 5:73). Verse 40:73 serves as a stark reminder that on the Day of Judgmen
The Misguided Call: Recognizing Allah's Sole Dominion
"Instead of God?” They will say, “They have abandoned us. In fact, we were praying to nothing before.” Thus God sends the disbelievers astray."
Surah 40, Ayah 74 Tawhid—Allah’s absolute oneness—is the cornerstone of faith. Verse 40:74 reminds us that those who divert their worship to anything else, whether an idol, a worldly symbol, or even a misguided idea, a
The Arrogant’s Perilous Path
"Enter the gates of Hell, to remain therein forever. What a terrible dwelling for the arrogant."
Surah 40, Ayah 76 Arrogance (kibr) is the most feared sin in Islam, as highlighted in the Qur’an and the Hadith. In 40:76, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns that the arrogant will dwell eternally in the wretched abode of He
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The Opposition Desk
4 opposition statements recorded
Disbelievers Surah 40, Ayah 9
"And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.”"
Guardians of Mercy: Shielding the Faithful
1:1 1:2 1:3
Disbelievers Surah 40, Ayah 10
"Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”"
When Hatred Turns Inward: The Mirror of Divine Grief
1:1 1:2 1:3
Disbelievers Surah 40, Ayah 11
"They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”"
The Paradox of Double Life: Finding Hope in Allah's Mercy
1, Ayah 6 2:6 2:7
Pharaoh Surah 40, Ayah 29
"O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.”"
The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance
2:65 2:76 2:87
Documented Consequences
Allah
punishment
Firawn
40:45
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
Character Dossier
20 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
59 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 People of Nuh rejected_and_punished
Allah Firawn punishment
Allah Jibril divine_command
Allah Believer of Firawn's Family divine_salvation
Disbelievers
group
26 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”
Surah 40, Ayah 10
They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”
Surah 40, Ayah 11
Disbelievers Angels execution_of_punishment
Believer of Firawn's Family
historical figure
16 mentions this sura
16 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
safety
5.0
transcendence
10
self actualization
3.3
Believer of Firawn's Family Musa defense_of
Believer of Firawn's Family Firawn counter_guidance
Believer of Firawn's Family Allah divine_salvation
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
Witness Testimony
Allah
Disbelievers
a sorcerer telling lies
ye
No defender
Those in the Fire
Us
Believers
Pharaoh
The Consequence Column
Disbelievers
And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on...
Guardians of Mercy: Shielding the Faithful
Surah 40, Ayah 9
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you...
When Hatred Turns Inward: The Mirror of Divine Grief
Surah 40, Ayah 10
Disbelievers
They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there...
The Paradox of Double Life: Finding Hope in Allah's Mercy
Surah 40, Ayah 11
Pharaoh
O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it...
The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance
Surah 40, Ayah 29
Allah
punishment
Firawn
40:45
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
Diplomatic Wire
Total Events
13
Diplomatic Events
Relationship Type: vexation
Relationship Type: protection
Relationship Type: rejected_and_punished
Relationship Type: punishment
Relationship Type: execution_of_punishment
Relationship Type: genocidal_command
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Faction Map
15 characters · 13 relationships
Allah (59)
Disbelievers (26)
Believer of Firawn's Family (16)
Firawn (10)
Muhammad (8)
Musa (8)
Believers (7)
Angels (5)
Mankind (4)
Nuh (2)
People of Nuh (2)
Haman (2)
Children of Israel (1)
Jibril (1)
Prophets (1)
Children of Israel Musa vexation
Angels Believers protection
Allah People of Nuh rejected_and_punished
Allah Firawn punishment
Angels Disbelievers execution_of_punishment
Believers Firawn genocidal_command
Firawn Haman ruler_to_minister_command
Allah Jibril divine_command
Firawn Qarun power_alliance
Believer of Firawn's Family Musa defense_of
Believer of Firawn's Family Firawn counter_guidance
Firawn Yusuf historical_precedent_of_rejection
Allah Believer of Firawn's Family divine_salvation
Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
85 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Us 2 ye 3 Allah 8 Pharaoh 1 Unknown 1 Narrator 59 Believers 1 No defender 2 Disbelievers 3 Those in the Fire 2 a sorcerer telling lies 3
Verse Segments
Surah 40, Ayah 1 Narrator
Ha, Meem.
Surah 40, Ayah 2 Narrator
The sending down of the Scripture is from God the Almighty, the Omniscient.
Surah 40, Ayah 3 Narrator
Forgiver of sins, Accepter of repentance, Severe in punishment, Bountiful in bounty. There is no god
Surah 40, Ayah 4 Narrator
None argues against God’s revelations except those who disbelieve. So do not be impressed by their a
Surah 40, Ayah 5 Narrator
Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every communi
Surah 40, Ayah 6 Narrator
Thus the sentence of your Lord became realized against those who disbelieve, that they are to be inm
Surah 40, Ayah 7 Believers
Those who carry the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, and believe in Him,
Surah 40, Ayah 8 Narrator
And admit them, Our Lord, into the Gardens of Eternity, which You have promised them, and the righte
Surah 40, Ayah 9 Disbelievers
And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have
Surah 40, Ayah 10 Disbelievers
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yours
Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 79 times · 16.9% of themes
Faith
79
Guidance
44
Creation
39
Prophets
38
Afterlife
35
Knowledge
34
Mercy
30
Worship
24
Surah 40, Ayah 1 Unveiling the Veil: The Quiet Call... Surah 40, Ayah 2 Anchored in Divine Authorship Surah 40, Ayah 3 Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice
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Cross-Edition References
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- Anchored in Divine Authorship 37x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- Anchored in Divine Authorship 37x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- Anchored in Divine Authorship 37x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- Anchored in Divine Authorship 37x cited
1, Ayah 6 -- Unveiling the Veil: The Quiet Call of 'Ha, Meem' 22x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- Unveiling the Veil: The Quiet Call of 'Ha, Meem' 22x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- Unveiling the Veil: The Quiet Call of 'Ha, Meem' 22x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- Unveiling the Veil: The Quiet Call of 'Ha, Meem' 22x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- Defending the Truth: Lessons from the Sons of Faith 6x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- Defending the Truth: Lessons from the Sons of Faith 6x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- Defending the Truth: Lessons from the Sons of Faith 6x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- Defending the Truth: Lessons from the Sons of Faith 6x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance 5x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance 5x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance 5x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance 5x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- The Ever‑Present Reminder: Grasping Allah’s Signs and the Call of Repentance 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- The Ever‑Present Reminder: Grasping Allah’s Signs and the Call of Repentance 3x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- The Ever‑Present Reminder: Grasping Allah’s Signs and the Call of Repentance 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- The Ever‑Present Reminder: Grasping Allah’s Signs and the Call of Repentance 3x cited
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Supplications
Anchored in Divine Authorship
O Allah, I acknowledge that Your Book is from You, the Mighty and Knowing. Grant me the humility to accept its guidance, the courage to act upon it, and the wisdom to share its light with others.
Surah 40, Ayah 2
Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice
O Allah, You are the Most Forgiving of sins and the Most Merciful in accepting repentance, yet You are severe in punishment. Grant me the humility to seek Your forgiveness, the courage to act justly, and the trust that I am in Your hands. Guide me to the straight path and help me balance Your mercy with Your justice.
Surah 40, Ayah 3
Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief
O Allah, keep my heart steadfast on Your signs, shield me from the noise of disbelief, and let me always seek the truth through Your revealed words.
Surah 40, Ayah 4
Daily Actions
Anchored in Divine Authorship
Before each act of reading or recitation, pause to affirm the Quran's divine origin and let its authority guide your intent.
Surah 40, Ayah 2
Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice
Whenever you notice a mistake or a lapse in conduct today, pause, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and commit to a concrete corrective action before moving on.
Surah 40, Ayah 3
Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief
Each time a doubtful claim arises, pause, identify the sign, and immediately recall its Qur’anic validation before reacting.
Surah 40, Ayah 4
Reflect
Anchored in Divine Authorship -- When I read the Qur’an, how often do I attribute its guidance to my own understanding versus acknowledging its divine source? Does this shift change my decisions?
Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice -- Do I lean too heavily on Allah’s mercy, ignoring the gravity of His justice, or do I fear His punishment without fully trusting His forgiveness? How does this tension influence my daily decisions and interactions?
Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief -- When did I let the chatter of skeptics sway my perception of Allah’s signs, and how did that affect my trust in His evidence?
Weekly Challenge
The Divine Authorship Journal: For seven days, after Fajr, write the verse you read, note one action you intend to take that day influenced by its divine origin, and at the day’s end reflect on whether acknowledging Allah’s authorship altered your choice. Measure progress by counting how many times you consciously invoked this reminder before making a decision.
Surah 40, Ayah 2
Take 3 deep breaths, place your hand over your heart, and silently say: 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem, this Qur’an is from Allah, the Mighty and Knowing.' Then open your Qur’an to the next page. Surah 40, Ayah 2
Stand upright, bow slightly, and say, "Astaghfirullah wa atubu" followed by "Ameen." Then, in a single sentence, write down one specific step you will take to rectify or prevent this mistake (e.g., "I will call the client to apologize and offer a discount.") Surah 40, Ayah 3
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The Revelation Transcript
85 verses
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Ha, Meem.
2
The sending down of the Scripture is from God the Almighty, the Omniscient.
3
Forgiver of sins, Accepter of repentance, Severe in punishment, Bountiful in bounty. There is no god but He. To Him is the ultimate return.
4
None argues against God’s revelations except those who disbelieve. So do not be impressed by their activities in the land.
5
Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every community plotted against their messenger, to capture him. And they argued with falsehood, to defeat with it the truth. But I seized them. What a punishment it was!
6
Thus the sentence of your Lord became realized against those who disbelieve, that they are to be inmates of the Fire.
7
Believers
Those who carry the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, and believe in Him, and ask for forgiveness for those who believe: “Our Lord, You have encompassed everything in mercy and knowledge; so forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and protect them from the agony of the Blaze.
8
And admit them, Our Lord, into the Gardens of Eternity, which You have promised them, and the righteous among their parents, and their spouses, and their offspring. You are indeed the Almighty, the Most Wise.
9
Disbelievers
And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.”
10
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”
11
Disbelievers
They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”
12
Narrator
That is because when God alone was called upon, you disbelieved; but when others were associated with Him, you believed. Judgment rests with God the Sublime, the Majestic.
13
It is He who shows you His wonders, and sends down sustenance from the sky for you. But none pays heed except the repentant.
14
So call upon God, with sincere devotion to Him, even though the disbelievers resent it.
15
Exalted in rank, Owner of the Throne. He conveys the Spirit, by His command, upon whomever He wills of His servants, to warn of the Day of Encounter.
16
a sorcerer telling lies
The Day when they will emerge, nothing about them will be concealed from God. “To whom does the sovereignty belong today?” “To God, the One, the Irresistible.”
17
On that Day, every soul will be recompensed for what it had earned. There will be no injustice on that Day. God is quick to settle accounts.
18
And warn them of the Day of Imminence, when the hearts are at the throats, choking them. The evildoers will have no intimate friend, and no intercessor to be obeyed.
19
He knows the deceptions of the eyes, and what the hearts conceal.
20
God judges with justice, while those whom they invoke besides Him cannot judge with anything. It is God who is the Hearing, the Seeing.
21
Have they not travelled through the earth, and seen the consequences for those before them? They were stronger than them, and they left more impact on earth. But God seized them for their sins, and they had no defender against God.
22
That is because their messengers used to come to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so God seized them. He is Strong, Severe in retribution.
23
We sent Moses with Our signs, and a clear authority.
24
a sorcerer telling lies
To Pharaoh, Hamaan, and Quaroon. But they said, “A lying sorcerer.”
25
a sorcerer telling lies
Then, when he came to them with the truth from Us, they said, “Kill the sons of those who have believed with him, and spare their daughters.” But the scheming of the unbelievers can only go astray.
26
Allah
Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him appeal to his Lord. I fear he may change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.”
27
Narrator
Moses said, “I have sought the protection of my Lord and your Lord, from every tyrant who does not believe in the Day of Account.”
28
A believing man from Pharaoh's family, who had concealed his faith, said, “Are you going to kill a man for saying, `My Lord is God,’ and he has brought you clear proofs from your Lord? If he is a liar, his lying will rebound upon him; but if he is truthful, then some of what he promises you will befall you. God does not guide the extravagant imposter.
29
Pharaoh
O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.”
30
The one who had believed said, “O my people, I fear for you the like of the day of the confederates.
31
Like the fate of the people of Noah, and Aad, and Thamood, and those after them. God wants no injustice for the servants.
32
No defender
O my people, I fear for you the Day of Calling Out.
33
The Day when you will turn and flee, having no defender against God. Whomever God misguides has no guide.”
34
No defender
Joseph had come to you with clear revelations, but you continued to doubt what he came to you with. Until, when he perished, you said, “God will never send a messenger after him.” Thus God leads astray the outrageous skeptic.
35
Allah
Those who argue against God’s revelations, without any proof having come to them—a heinous sin in the sight of God, and of those who believe. Thus God seals the heart of every proud bully.
36
And Pharaoh said, “O Hamaan, build me a tower, that I may reach the pathways.
37
Allah
The pathways of the heavens, so that I may glance at the God of Moses; though I think he is lying.” Thus Pharaoh’s evil deeds were made to appear good to him, and he was averted from the path. Pharaoh's guile was only in defeat.
38
Narrator
The one who had believed said, “O my people, follow me, and I will guide you to the path of rectitude.”
39
“O my people, the life of this world is nothing but fleeting enjoyment, but the Hereafter is the Home of Permanence.
40
ye
Whoever commits a sin will be repaid only with its like. But whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, and is a believer—these will enter Paradise, where they will be provided for without account.
41
O my people, how is it that I call you to salvation, and you call me to the Fire?
42
ye
You call me to reject God, and to associate with Him what I have no knowledge of, while I call you to the Mighty Forgiver.
43
ye
Without a doubt, what you call me to has no say in this world, or in the Hereafter; and our turning back is to God; and the transgressors are the inmates of the Fire.
44
Allah
You will remember what I am telling you, so I commit my case to God. God is Observant of the servants.”
45
So God protected him from the evils of their scheming, while a terrible torment besieged Pharaoh’s clan.
46
Narrator
The Fire. They will be exposed to it morning and evening. And on the Day the Hour takes place: “Admit the clan of Pharaoh to the most intense agony.”
47
As they quarrel in the Fire, the weak will say to those who were arrogant, “We were followers of yours; will you then spare us a portion of the Fire?”
48
Narrator
Those who were arrogant will say, “We are all in it; God has judged between the servants.”
49
Those in the Fire
And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, “Call to your Lord to lessen our suffering for one day.”
50
Those in the Fire
They will say, “Did not your messengers come to you with clear signs?” They will say, “Yes.” They will say, “Then pray, but the prayers of the disbelievers will always be in vain.”
51
Most surely We will support Our messengers and those who believe, in this life, and on the Day the witnesses arise.
52
The Day when their excuses will not profit the wrongdoers, and the curse will be upon them, and they will have the Home of Misery.
53
We gave Moses guidance, and made the Children of Israel inherit the Scripture.
54
A guide and a reminder for those endowed with reason.
55
So be patient. The promise of God is true. And ask forgiveness for your sin, and proclaim the praise of your Lord evening and morning.
56
Those who dispute regarding God’s revelations without any authority having come to them—there is nothing in their hearts but the feeling of greatness, which they will never attain. So seek refuge in God; for He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.
57
Certainly the creation of the heavens and the earth is greater than the creation of humanity, but most people do not know.
58
Not equal are the blind and the seeing. Nor are those who believe and work righteousness equal to the sinners. How little you reflect.
59
Indeed, the Hour is coming; there is no doubt about it; but most people do not believe.
60
Allah
Your Lord has said, “Pray to Me, and I will respond to you. But those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell forcibly.”
61
It is God Who made the night for you, that you may rest therein; and the day allowing sight. God is gracious towards the people, but most people do not give thanks.
62
Such is God, your Lord, Creator of all things. There is no god except Him; so how could you turn away?
63
Thus are turned away those who dispute the signs of God.
64
It is God who made the earth a habitat for you, and the sky a structure. And He designed you, and designed you well; and He provided you with the good things. Such is God, your Lord; so Blessed is God, Lord of the Worlds.
65
He is the Living One. There is no god except He. So pray to Him, devoting your religion to Him. Praise be to God, the Lord of the Worlds.
66
Allah
Say, “I was prohibited from worshiping those you invoke besides God, now that clear revelations have come to me from my Lord; and I was commanded to submit to the Lord of the Worlds.”
67
It is He who created you from dust, then from a seed, then from an embryo, then He brings you out as an infant, then He lets you reach your maturity, then you become elderly—although some of you die sooner—so that you may reach a predetermined age, so that you may understand.
68
Allah
It is He who gives life and death; and when He decides on a thing, He just says to it, “Be,” and it comes to be.
69
Have you not observed those who dispute regarding God's revelations, how they have deviated?
70
Those who call the Book a lie, and what We sent Our messengers with—they will surely know.
71
When the yokes are around their necks, and they will be dragged by the chains.
72
Into the boiling water, then in the Fire they will be consumed.
73
Allah
Then it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to deify?
74
Us
Instead of God?” They will say, “They have abandoned us. In fact, we were praying to nothing before.” Thus God sends the disbelievers astray.
75
That is because you used to rejoice on earth in other than the truth, and because you used to behave with vanity.
76
Us
Enter the gates of Hell, to remain therein forever. What a terrible dwelling for the arrogant.
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So be patient. The promise of God is true. Whether We show you some of what We have promised them, or take you to Us, to Us they will be returned.
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We sent messengers before you. Some of them We told you about, and some We did not tell you about. No messenger can bring a miracle except by leave of God. Then, when the command of God is issued, fair judgment will be passed, and there and then the seekers of vanity will lose.
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God is He who created the domestic animals for you—some for you to ride, and some you eat.
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And in them you have other benefits as well, and through them you satisfy your needs. And on them, and on the ships, you are transported.
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And He shows you His signs. So which of God’s signs will you deny?
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Have they not journeyed through the land, and seen the outcome for those before them? They were more numerous than they, and had greater power and influence in the land. But what they had achieved availed them nothing.
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When their messengers came to them with clear proofs, they rejoiced in the knowledge they had, and the very things they used to ridicule besieged them.
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Then, when they witnessed Our might, they said, “We believe in God alone, and we reject what we used to associate with Him.”
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But their faith could not help them once they witnessed Our might. This has been God’s way of dealing with His servants. And there and then the disbelievers lost.
Imam al-Qurtubi Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst