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Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise

Reminder to glorify Allah; admonition to worship.

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Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise
Reminder to glorify Allah; admonition to worship.

The most reasonable of them said, “Did I not say to you, ‘if only you would glorify?’”

Surah 68, Ayah 28
Allah
"The most reasonable of them said, “Did I not say to you, ‘if only you would glorify?’”"
Multi-Source Confirmation
sahih
The most moderate of them said, "Did I not say to you, 'Why do you not exalt [Allah]?' "
arberry
Said the most moderate of them, 'Did I not say to you, "Why do you not give glory?"'
maududi
The best among them said: “Did I not say to you: why do you not give glory to (your Lord)?”
yusufali
Said one of them, more just (than the rest): "Did I not say to you, 'Why not glorify (Allah)?'"
pickthall
The best among them said: Said I not unto you: Why glorify ye not (Allah)?
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Gardens of Pleasure: Cultivating the Seeds of Righteousness
For the righteous are Gardens of Delight with their Lord.
Surah 68, Ayah 34
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The Unshakable Test of Alleged Partners
Or do they have partners? Then let them produce their partners, if they are truthful.
Surah 68, Ayah 41
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When the Shin Unfolds: The Call to Prostration
On the Day when the Shin will be exposed, and they will be called to bow down, but they will be unable.
Surah 68, Ayah 42
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Surah 68, Ayah 15 In 68:15 the disbeliever’s reaction—calling the Qur’an “legends of the former peoples”—highlights a fatal attitude: treating divine guidance as mere folklore. Classical scholars such as Ibn Kathir exp
Unwavering Devotion: No Room for Exceptions
"Without any reservation."
Surah 68, Ayah 18 The verse addresses those who, having received the Book, are devoutly devoted yet ‘do not make any exception’. In Islamic thought, this consistency reflects the virtue of *taqwa* (God-consciousness) a
Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise
"The most reasonable of them said, “Did I not say to you, ‘if only you would glorify?’”"
Surah 68, Ayah 28 The verse records the Prophet’s admonition to the moderate—those who balance humility and gratitude. Exaltation (ta'azzul) is not mere repetition; it is a conscious, heartfelt acknowledgement of Allah
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
The Opposition Desk
1 opposition statements recorded
Disbelievers Surah 68, Ayah 51
"Those who disbelieve almost stab you with their glances when they hear the message, and say, “He is crazy!”"
Steadfast Amidst Mockery
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst
Character Dossier
7 characters in this edition
Disbelievers
group
25 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
Disbelievers Companions of Paradise parallel
Allah
spiritual entity
21 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
When Our Verses are recited to him, he says, “Myths of the ancients!”
Surah 68, Ayah 15
Without any reservation.
Surah 68, Ayah 18
The most reasonable of them said, “Did I not say to you, ‘if only you would glorify?’”
Surah 68, Ayah 28
Allah Yunus divine_election
Allah Companions of Paradise repentance_and_hope
Companions of Paradise
group
16 mentions this sura
20 total mentions
Dominant: Safety
safety
10
transcendence
10
belonging love
10
self actualization
5.0
Companions of Paradise Disbelievers parallel
Companions of Paradise Allah repentance_and_hope
Ibn Arabi Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief
Faction Map
7 characters · 4 relationships
Disbelievers (25)
Allah (21)
Companions of Paradise (16)
Muhammad (12)
Yunus (3)
Believers (2)
Polytheists (1)
Allah Yunus divine_election
Disbelievers Companions of Paradise parallel
Allah Companions of Paradise repentance_and_hope
Muhammad Yunus cautionary_parallel
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
52 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Allah 3 Unknown 1 Narrator 41 Disbelievers 1 the People of the Garden 6
Verse Segments
Surah 68, Ayah 1 Narrator
Noon. By the pen, and by what they inscribe.
Surah 68, Ayah 2 Narrator
By the grace of your Lord, you are not insane.
Surah 68, Ayah 3 Narrator
In fact, you will have a reward that will never end.
Surah 68, Ayah 4 Narrator
And you are of a great moral character.
Surah 68, Ayah 5 Narrator
You will see, and they will see.
Surah 68, Ayah 6 Narrator
Which of you is the afflicted.
Surah 68, Ayah 7 Narrator
Your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path, and He knows best the well-guided.
Surah 68, Ayah 8 Narrator
So do not obey the deniers.
Surah 68, Ayah 9 Narrator
They would like you to compromise, so they would compromise.
Surah 68, Ayah 10 Narrator
And do not obey any vile swearer.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
Editorial
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Faith
Appears 48 times · 17.1% of themes
Faith
48
Guidance
28
Prophets
23
Creation
20
Afterlife
18
Knowledge
18
Community
18
Accountability
17
Surah 68, Ayah 1 The Sacred Pen: Writing Our Path to... Surah 68, Ayah 2 Reassurance of the Righteous Mind Surah 68, Ayah 3 Eternal Gratification: The Promise...
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Cross-Edition References
1, Ayah 6 -- The Sacred Pen: Writing Our Path to Accountability 18x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Sacred Pen: Writing Our Path to Accountability 18x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Sacred Pen: Writing Our Path to Accountability 18x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The Sacred Pen: Writing Our Path to Accountability 18x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- Eternal Gratification: The Promise of Uninterrupted Reward 7x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- Eternal Gratification: The Promise of Uninterrupted Reward 7x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- Eternal Gratification: The Promise of Uninterrupted Reward 7x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- Eternal Gratification: The Promise of Uninterrupted Reward 7x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise 7x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise 7x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise 7x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise 7x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 3 -- The Humble Confession of the Sinner 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 11 -- The Humble Confession of the Sinner 3x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2 -- The Humble Confession of the Sinner 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 44 -- The Humble Confession of the Sinner 3x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2, Ayah -- The Devil's Whisper: Recognizing and Rejecting Inner Torment 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 129 -- The Devil's Whisper: Recognizing and Rejecting Inner Torment 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 266 -- The Devil's Whisper: Recognizing and Rejecting Inner Torment 2x cited
Edition 5 Surah 5, Ayah 100 -- The Devil's Whisper: Recognizing and Rejecting Inner Torment 2x cited
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Reader Action
Supplications
Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise
O Allah, keep my heart ever mindful of Your greatness so that I may never forget to exalt You. Grant me sincere remembrance in every breath and action, and make my praise a source of mercy for me and for those around me.
Surah 68, Ayah 28
Gardens of Pleasure: Cultivating the Seeds of Righteousness
O Allah, you promised gardens for the righteous; open my heart so that my deeds become seeds that flourish into gardens of pleasure. Grant me sincerity, steadfastness, and the humility to grow in Your love.
Surah 68, Ayah 34
The Unshakable Test of Alleged Partners
O Allah, keep my heart free from false associations. Grant me the wisdom to recognize and reject any claim that dilutes Your Oneness. Reveal to me the truth behind every allegation of partners, and make my belief in Your absolute unity firm and unshaken.
Surah 68, Ayah 41
Daily Actions
Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise
Before each significant act today, pause and recite 'SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar' to remind yourself of the Prophet’s exhortation to continuously exalt Him.
Surah 68, Ayah 28
Gardens of Pleasure: Cultivating the Seeds of Righteousness
Today, for every act of kindness, prayer, or sincere intention, consciously imagine a garden sprouting in your heart—let this image guide your actions toward righteousness.
Surah 68, Ayah 34
The Unshakable Test of Alleged Partners
When you hear someone claim to have partners of Allah, pause and respond with this verse as a gentle challenge, inviting them to bring evidence of truth.
Surah 68, Ayah 41
Reflect
Echoing the Prophet's Call to Praise -- When have I allowed my thoughts to drift away from praising Allah, and how did that affect my actions and mindset?
Gardens of Pleasure: Cultivating the Seeds of Righteousness -- When I performed a task today, did I feel the garden of joy blooming, or did I merely act out of duty? How can I nurture this inner garden consistently amid daily distractions?
The Unshakable Test of Alleged Partners -- Do I ever accept others’ assertions that they have partners of Allah without questioning their basis? How does this affect my own conviction of Tawheed?
Weekly Challenge
Praise Path: 7‑Day Attribute Journal. 1. Each day, select a different divine attribute (e.g., Ar‑Rahman, Al‑Malik, Al‑Karim, Al‑Wali). 2. In the morning, noon, and evening, write at least three heartfelt praises for that attribute. 3. At the end of the week, review your entries, noting any shifts in gratitude, humility, or awareness of Allah’s presence. Outcome: Count the total praises and reflect on how this practice altered your mindset and daily interactions.
Surah 68, Ayah 28
Stand, inhale deeply, and silently say: "SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar" three times, feeling the breath of praise fill your heart. Surah 68, Ayah 28
Close your eyes, inhale deeply three times, and picture a lush garden blooming. Whisper, "O Allah, grant me the seeds of righteousness that grow into gardens of pleasure," then open your eyes and carry this vision forward. Surah 68, Ayah 34
Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor
The Revelation Transcript
52 verses
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Noon. By the pen, and by what they inscribe.
2
By the grace of your Lord, you are not insane.
3
In fact, you will have a reward that will never end.
4
And you are of a great moral character.
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You will see, and they will see.
6
Which of you is the afflicted.
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Your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path, and He knows best the well-guided.
8
So do not obey the deniers.
9
They would like you to compromise, so they would compromise.
10
And do not obey any vile swearer.
11
Backbiter, spreader of slander.
12
Preventer of good, transgressor, sinner.
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Rude and fake besides.
14
Just because he has money and children.
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Allah
When Our Verses are recited to him, he says, “Myths of the ancients!”
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We will brand him on the muzzle.
17
We tested them, as We tested the owners of the garden, when they vowed to harvest it in the morning.
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Allah
Without any reservation.
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But a calamity from your Lord went around it while they slept.
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And in the morning it was as if picked.
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In the morning, they called to one another.
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the People of the Garden
“Go early to your plantation, if you are going to harvest.”
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So off they went, murmuring to one another.
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the People of the Garden
“No poor person is to enter it upon you today.”
25
And early they went, resolved in intent.
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the People of the Garden
But when they saw it, they said, “We were wrong.
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the People of the Garden
We are now deprived.”
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Allah
The most reasonable of them said, “Did I not say to you, ‘if only you would glorify?’”
29
the People of the Garden
They said, “Glory to our Lord—We were indeed in the wrong.”
30
Then they turned to one another, blaming one another.
31
They said, “Woe to us—we were indeed domineering.
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the People of the Garden
Perhaps our Lord will give us a better substitute for it. We are turning to our Lord.”
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Such is the punishment; but the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they only knew.
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For the righteous are Gardens of Delight with their Lord.
35
Shall We treat the Muslims like the villains?
36
What is the matter with you? How do you judge?
37
Or do you have a scripture in which you study.
38
Wherein there is whatever you choose?
39
Or do you have oaths from Us, binding until the Day of Resurrection, that you will have whatever you demand?
40
Ask them, which of them will guarantee that.
41
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Or do they have partners? Then let them produce their partners, if they are truthful.
42
On the Day when the Shin will be exposed, and they will be called to bow down, but they will be unable.
43
Their eyes subdued, shame will cover them. They were invited to bow down when they were sound.
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So leave Me to those who reject this discourse; We will proceed against them gradually, from where they do not know.
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And I will give them respite. My plan is firm.
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Or do you ask them for a fee, so they are burdened with debt?
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Or do they know the future, and so they write it down?
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So wait patiently for the Decision of your Lord, and do not be like the Fellow of the Fish who cried out in despair.
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Were it not for his Lord’s favor that reached him, he would have been thrown into the wilderness, fully despised.
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But his Lord chose him, and made him one of the righteous.
51
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieve almost stab you with their glances when they hear the message, and say, “He is crazy!”
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But it is no less than a reminder to all the Worlds.
Imam Malik Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief