Edition 11 of 114
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هود
Hud
— Hud
Guarding the Gate of Sole Worship
Command to worship only Allah and introduction of the messenger as warner and bringer of good tidings
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Guarding the Gate of Sole Worship
Command to worship only Allah and introduction of the messenger as warner and bringer of good tidings
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
11:2
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
— Allah
11:2
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahih
[Through a messenger, saying], "Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings,"
en.arberry
'Serve you none but God' (I am to you a warner from Him and a bearer of good tidings)
en.maududi
that you may worship none but Allah. Verily, I have come to you as a warner and a bearer of good news from Him
en.yusufali
(It teacheth) that ye should worship none but Allah. (Say): "Verily I am (sent) unto you from Him to warn and to bring glad tidings:
en.pickthall
(Saying): Serve none but Allah. Lo! I am unto you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings.
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The Sovereign Return: Recognizing Allah's Absolute Competence
“To God is your return, and He is Capable of all things.”
11:4
The Veil of the Heart: Allah Sees What We Hide
They wrap their chests to hide from Him. But even as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. He knows what lies within the hearts.
11:5
The Divine Ledger of Life
There is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance depends on God. And He knows where it lives and where it rests. Everything is in a Clear Book.
11:6
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Guarding the Gate of Sole Worship
Command to worship only Allah and introduction of the messenger as warner and bringer of good tidings
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
11:2
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
— Allah
11:2
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahih[Through a messenger, saying], "Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings,"
en.arberry'Serve you none but God' (I am to you a warner from Him and a bearer of good tidings)
en.maududithat you may worship none but Allah. Verily, I have come to you as a warner and a bearer of good news from Him
en.yusufali(It teacheth) that ye should worship none but Allah. (Say): "Verily I am (sent) unto you from Him to warn and to bring glad tidings:
en.pickthall(Saying): Serve none but Allah. Lo! I am unto you from Him a warner and a bringer of good tidings.
The Sovereign Return: Recognizing Allah's Absolute Competence
“To God is your return, and He is Capable of all things.”
11:4
The Veil of the Heart: Allah Sees What We Hide
They wrap their chests to hide from Him. But even as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. He knows what lies within the hearts.
11:5
The Divine Ledger of Life
There is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance depends on God. And He knows where it lives and where it rests. Everything is in a Clear Book.
11:6
Breaking News
Guarding the Gate of Sole Worship
DisbelieversMankindMuhammad
11:2
Allah
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
11:3
“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. He will provide you with good sustenance until a stated term, and will bestow His grace on every possessor of virtue. But if you turn away, then I fear for you the punishment of a grievous Day.”
11:4
Ye
“To God is your return, and He is Capable of all things.”
11:5
They wrap their chests to hide from Him. But even as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. He knows what lies within the hearts.
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
— Allah 11:2
“To God is your return, and He is Capable of all things.”
— Ye 11:4
The Six‑Day Test: Aligning Deeds with Divine Purpose
AngelsBelieversDisbelieversFirawnHudIbrahimIshaqLutMankindMuhammadMusaNuhPeople of AdPeople of LutPeople of MadyanPeople of NuhPeople of ThamudPolytheistsQurayshSalihShuaybSon of NuhWife of IbrahimWife of LutYaqub
11:7
Ye
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days—and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test you—which of you is best in conduct. And if you were to say, “You will be resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve would say, “This is nothing but plain witchcraft.”
11:8
Ye
And if We postponed their punishment until a stated time, they would say, “What holds it back?” On the Day when it reaches them, it will not be averted from them, and what they used to ridicule will besiege them.
11:9
If We give the human being a taste of mercy from Us, and then withdraw it from him, he becomes despairing and ungrateful.
11:10
Ye
And if We give him a taste of prosperity, after some adversity has afflicted him, he will say, “Troubles have gone away from me.” He becomes excited and proud.
11:11
Except those who are patient and do good deeds—these will have forgiveness and a great reward.
11:12
Allah
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
11:13
Allah
Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
11:14
Narrator
But if they fail to answer you, know that it was revealed with God’s knowledge, and that there is no god but He. Will you then submit?
11:15
Whoever desires the worldly life and its glitter—We will fully recompense them for their deeds therein, and therein they will not be defrauded.
11:16
These—they will have nothing but the Fire in the Hereafter. Their deeds are in vain therein, and their works are null.
11:17
Is he who possesses a clear proof from his Lord, recited by a witness from Him, and before it the Book of Moses, a guide and a mercy? These believe in it. But whoever defies it from among the various factions, the Fire is his promise. So have no doubt about it. It is the truth from your Lord, but most people do not believe.
11:18
Narrator
Who does greater wrong than he who fabricates lies about God? These will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, “These are they who lied about their Lord.” Indeed, the curse of God is upon the wrongdoers.
11:19
Those who would hinder ( men ) from the path of Allah
Those who hinder others from the path of God, and seek to make it crooked; and regarding the Hereafter, they are in denial.
11:20
These will not escape on earth, and they have no protectors besides God. The punishment will be doubled for them. They have failed to hear, and they have failed to see.
11:21
Those are the ones who lost their souls, and what they had invented has strayed away from them.
11:22
Without a doubt, in the Hereafter, they will be the biggest losers.
11:23
As for those who believe and do good deeds, and humble themselves before their Lord—these are the inhabitants of Paradise, where they will abide forever.
11:24
The parable of the two groups is that of the blind and the deaf, and the seeing and the hearing. Are they equal in comparison? Will you not reflect?
11:25
We sent Noah to his people, “I am to you a clear warner.”
11:26
Allah
“That you shall worship none but God. I fear for you the agony of a painful Day.”
11:27
Allah
The notables who disbelieved among his people said, “We see in you nothing but a man like us, and we see that only the worst among us have followed you, those of immature judgment. And we see that you have no advantage over us. In fact, we think you are liars.”
11:28
Allah
He said, “O my people, Have you considered? If I stand on clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me a mercy from Himself, but you were blind to it, can we compel you to accept it, even though you dislike it?”
11:29
“O my people! I ask of you no money for it. My reward lies only with God. And I am not about to dismiss those who believed; they will surely meet their Lord. And I see that you are ignorant people.”
11:30
Allah
“O my people! Who will support me against God, if I dismiss them? Will you not give a thought?”
11:31
Allah
“I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of God, nor do I know the future, nor do I say that I am an angel. Nor do I say of those who are despicable in your eyes that God will never give them any good. God is Aware of what lies in their souls. If I did, I would be one of the wrongdoers.”
11:32
Allah
They said, “O Noah, you have argued with us, and argued a great deal. Now bring upon us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful.”
11:33
He said, “It is God who will bring it upon you, if He wills, and you will not be able to escape.”
11:34
Unknown
“My advice will not benefit you, much as I may want to advise you, if God desires to confound you. He is your Lord, and to Him you will be returned.”
11:35
Unknown
Or do they say, “He made it up?” Say, “If I made it up, upon me falls my crime, and I am innocent of the crimes you commit.”
11:36
And it was revealed to Noah: “None of your people will believe, except those who have already believed, so do not grieve over what they do.”
11:37
Allah
“And build the Ark, under Our eyes, and with Our inspiration, and do not address Me regarding those who did wrong; they are to be drowned.”
11:38
Allah
As he was building the ark, whenever some of his people passed by him, they ridiculed him. He said, “If you ridicule us, we will ridicule you, just as you ridicule.”
11:39
Narrator
“You will surely know upon whom will come a torment that will abase him, and upon whom will fall a lasting torment.”
11:40
Believers
Until, when Our command came, and the volcano erupted, We said, “Board into it a pair of every kind, and your family—except those against whom the sentence has already been passed—and those who have believed.” But those who believed with him were only a few.
11:41
Narrator
He said, “Embark in it. In the name of God shall be its sailing and its anchorage. My Lord is indeed Forgiving and Merciful.”
11:42
Allah
And so it sailed with them amidst waves like hills. And Noah called to his son, who had kept away, “On my son! Embark with us, and do not be with the disbelievers.”
11:43
Allah
He said, “I will take refuge on a mountain—it will protect me from the water.” He said, “There is no protection from God’s decree today, except for him on whom He has mercy.” And the waves surged between them, and he was among the drowned.
11:44
those who do wrong
And it was said, “O earth, swallow your waters,” and “O heaven, clear up.” And the waters receded, and the event was concluded, and it settled on Judi, and it was proclaimed: “Away with the wicked people.”
11:45
Narrator
And Noah called to his Lord. He said, “O My Lord, my son is of my family, and Your promise is true, and You are the Wisest of the wise.”
11:46
Allah
He said, “O Noah, he is not of your family. It is an unrighteous deed. So do not ask Me about something you know nothing about. I admonish you, lest you be one of the ignorant.”
11:47
Nuh
He said, “O My Lord, I seek refuge with You, from asking You about what I have no knowledge of. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be one of the losers.”
11:48
Allah
It was said, “O Noah, disembark with peace from Us; and with blessings upon you, and upon communities from those with you. And other communities We will grant prosperity, and then a painful torment from Us will befall them.”
11:49
These are some stories from the past that we reveal to you. Neither you, nor your people knew them before this. So be patient. The future belongs to the pious.
11:50
And to Aad, their brother Hud. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no other god besides Him. You do nothing but invent lies.”
11:51
ye
“O my people, I ask you no wage for it; my wage lies with Him who originated me. Do you not understand?”
11:52
Allah
“O my people, ask forgiveness from your Lord, and repent to Him. He will release the sky pouring down upon you, and will add strength to your strength. And do not turn away and be wicked.”
11:53
They said, “O Hud, you did not bring us any evidence, and we are not about to abandon our gods at your word, and we are not believers in you.”
11:54
Allah
“We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil.” He said, “I call God to witness, and you to witness, that I am innocent of what you associate.
11:55
Besides Him. So scheme against me, all of you, and do not hesitate.
11:56
Narrator
I have placed my trust in God, my Lord and your Lord. There is not a creature but He holds it by the forelock. My Lord is on a straight path.
11:57
Allah
If you turn away, I have conveyed to you what I was sent to you with; and my Lord will replace you with another people, and you will not cause Him any harm. My Lord is Guardian over all things.”
11:58
And when Our decree came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him, by a mercy from Us, and We delivered them from a harsh punishment.
11:59
That was Aad; they denied the signs of their Lord, and defied His messengers, and followed the lead of every stubborn tyrant.
11:60
And they were pursued by a curse in this world, and on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, Aad blasphemed against their Lord—so away with Aad, the people of Hud.
11:61
Allah
And to Thamood, their brother Saleh. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no god other than Him. He initiated you from the earth, and settled you in it. So seek His forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Near and Responsive.”
11:62
Narrator
They said, “O Saleh, we had hopes in you before this. Are you trying to prevent us from worshiping what our parents worship? We are in serious doubt regarding what you are calling us to.”
11:63
He said, “O my people, have you considered? If I stand upon clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me mercy from Him, who would protect me from God, if I disobeyed Him? You add nothing for me except loss.”
11:64
Allah
“O my people, this is the she-camel of God, a sign for you. Let her graze on God’s land, and do not harm her, lest an imminent punishment overtakes you.”
11:65
Allah
But they hamstrung her, and so He said, “Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. This is a prophecy that is infallible.”
11:66
Then, when Our command came, We saved Saleh and those who believed with him, by a mercy from Us, from the disgrace of that day. Your Lord is the Strong, the Mighty.
11:67
And the Scream struck those who transgressed, and they became motionless bodies in their homes.
11:68
As if they had never prospered therein. Indeed, Thamood rejected their Lord, so away with Thamood.
11:69
Ibrahim
Our messengers came to Abraham with good news. They said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace.” Soon after, he came with a roasted calf.
11:70
Our messengers
But when he saw their hands not reaching towards it, he became suspicious of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said, “Do not fear, we were sent to the people of Lot.”
11:71
His wife was standing by, so she laughed. And We gave her good news of Isaac; and after Isaac, Jacob.
11:72
his wife
She said, “Alas for me. Shall I give birth, when I am an old woman, and this, my husband, is an old man? This is truly a strange thing.”
11:73
Narrator
They said, “Do you marvel at the decree of God? The mercy and blessings of God are upon you, O people of the house. He is Praiseworthy and Glorious.”
11:74
When Abraham's fear subsided, and the good news had reached him, he started pleading with Us concerning the people of Lot.
11:75
Abraham was gentle, kind, penitent.
11:76
“O Abraham, refrain from this. The command of your Lord has come; they have incurred an irreversible punishment.”
11:77
Ibrahim
And when Our envoys came to Lot, he was anxious for them, and concerned for them. He said, “This is a dreadful day.”
11:78
Ibrahim
And his people came rushing towards him—they were in the habit of committing sins. He said, “O my people, these are my daughters; they are purer for you. So fear God, and do not embarrass me before my guests. Is there not one reasonable man among you?”
11:79
his people
They said, “You know well that we have no right to your daughters, and you know well what we want.”
11:80
Narrator
He said, “If only I had the strength to stop you, or could rely on some strong support.”
11:81
Messengers/Prophets
They said, “O Lot, we are the envoys of your Lord; they will not reach you. So set out with your family during the cover of the night, and let none of you look back, except for your wife. She will be struck by what will strike them. Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning near?”
11:82
And when Our command came about, We turned it upside down, and We rained down on it stones of baked clay.
11:83
Marked from your Lord, and never far from the wrongdoers.
11:84
Narrator
And to Median, their brother Shuaib. He said, “O my people, worship God; you have no god other than Him. And do not short measure or short weight. I see you in good circumstances, but I fear for you the agony of an encompassing Day.”
11:85
“O my people! Give full measure and full weight, in all fairness, and do not cheat the people out of their rights, and do not spread corruption in the land.
11:86
thy
What is left by God is best for you, if you are believers. And I am not a guardian over you.”
11:87
Mankind
They said, “O Shuaib, does your prayer command you that we abandon what our ancestors worshiped, or doing with our wealth what we want? You are the one who is intelligent and wise.”
11:88
thy
He said, “O my people, have you considered? What if I have clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me good livelihood from Himself? I have no desire to do what I forbid you from doing. I desire nothing but reform, as far as I can. My success lies only with God. In Him I trust, and to Him I turn.”
11:89
“O my people, let not your hostility towards me cause you to suffer what was suffered by the people of Noah, or the people of Hud, or the people of Saleh. The people of Lot are not far away from you.”
11:90
thou
“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Merciful and Loving.”
11:91
thou
They said, “O Shuaib, we do not understand much of what you say, and we see that you are weak among us. Were it not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You are of no value to us.”
11:92
Narrator
He said, “O my people, is my tribe more important to you than God? And you have turned your backs on Him? My Lord comprehends everything you do.”
11:93
Allah
“O my people, do as you may, and so will I. You will know to whom will come a punishment that will shame him, and who is a liar. So look out; I am on the lookout with you.”
11:94
And when Our command came, We saved Shuaib and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us, and the Blast struck the wrongdoers, and they became motionless bodies in their homes.
11:95
As though they never flourished therein. Away with Median, as was done away with Thamood.
11:96
And We sent Moses with Our signs and a clear mandate.
11:97
To Pharaoh and his nobles, but they followed the command of Pharaoh, and the command of Pharaoh was not wise.
11:98
He will precede his people on the Day of Resurrection, and will lead them into the Fire. Miserable is the place he placed them in.
11:99
They were followed by a curse in this, and on the Day of Resurrection. Miserable is the path they followed.
11:100
These are of the reports of the towns—We relate them to you. Some are still standing, and some have withered away.
11:101
We did not wrong them, but they wronged themselves. Their gods, whom they invoked besides God, availed them nothing when the command of your Lord arrived. In fact, they added only to their ruin.
11:102
Such is the grip of your Lord when He seizes the towns in the midst of their sins. His grip is most painful, most severe.
11:103
In that is a sign for whoever fears the punishment of the Hereafter. That is a Day for which humanity will be gathered together—that is a Day to be witnessed.
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days—and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test you—which of you is best in conduct. And if you were to say, “You will be resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve would say, “This is nothing but plain witchcraft.”
— Ye 11:7
And if We postponed their punishment until a stated time, they would say, “What holds it back?” On the Day when it reaches them, it will not be averted from them, and what they used to ridicule will besiege them.
— Ye 11:8
And if We give him a taste of prosperity, after some adversity has afflicted him, he will say, “Troubles have gone away from me.” He becomes excited and proud.
— Ye 11:10
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
— Allah 11:12
Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
— Allah 11:13
But if they fail to answer you, know that it was revealed with God’s knowledge, and that there is no god but He. Will you then submit?
— Narrator 11:14
Who does greater wrong than he who fabricates lies about God? These will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, “These are they who lied about their Lord.” Indeed, the curse of God is upon the wrongdoers.
— Narrator 11:18
Those who hinder others from the path of God, and seek to make it crooked; and regarding the Hereafter, they are in denial.
— Those who would hinder ( men ) from the path of Allah 11:19
“That you shall worship none but God. I fear for you the agony of a painful Day.”
— Allah 11:26
The notables who disbelieved among his people said, “We see in you nothing but a man like us, and we see that only the worst among us have followed you, those of immature judgment. And we see that you have no advantage over us. In fact, we think you are liars.”
— Allah 11:27
He said, “O my people, Have you considered? If I stand on clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me a mercy from Himself, but you were blind to it, can we compel you to accept it, even though you dislike it?”
— Allah 11:28
“O my people! Who will support me against God, if I dismiss them? Will you not give a thought?”
— Allah 11:30
“I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of God, nor do I know the future, nor do I say that I am an angel. Nor do I say of those who are despicable in your eyes that God will never give them any good. God is Aware of what lies in their souls. If I did, I would be one of the wrongdoers.”
— Allah 11:31
They said, “O Noah, you have argued with us, and argued a great deal. Now bring upon us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful.”
— Allah 11:32
“My advice will not benefit you, much as I may want to advise you, if God desires to confound you. He is your Lord, and to Him you will be returned.”
— Unknown 11:34
Or do they say, “He made it up?” Say, “If I made it up, upon me falls my crime, and I am innocent of the crimes you commit.”
— Unknown 11:35
“And build the Ark, under Our eyes, and with Our inspiration, and do not address Me regarding those who did wrong; they are to be drowned.”
— Allah 11:37
As he was building the ark, whenever some of his people passed by him, they ridiculed him. He said, “If you ridicule us, we will ridicule you, just as you ridicule.”
— Allah 11:38
“You will surely know upon whom will come a torment that will abase him, and upon whom will fall a lasting torment.”
— Narrator 11:39
Until, when Our command came, and the volcano erupted, We said, “Board into it a pair of every kind, and your family—except those against whom the sentence has already been passed—and those who have believed.” But those who believed with him were only a few.
— Believers 11:40
He said, “Embark in it. In the name of God shall be its sailing and its anchorage. My Lord is indeed Forgiving and Merciful.”
— Narrator 11:41
And so it sailed with them amidst waves like hills. And Noah called to his son, who had kept away, “On my son! Embark with us, and do not be with the disbelievers.”
— Allah 11:42
He said, “I will take refuge on a mountain—it will protect me from the water.” He said, “There is no protection from God’s decree today, except for him on whom He has mercy.” And the waves surged between them, and he was among the drowned.
— Allah 11:43
And it was said, “O earth, swallow your waters,” and “O heaven, clear up.” And the waters receded, and the event was concluded, and it settled on Judi, and it was proclaimed: “Away with the wicked people.”
— those who do wrong 11:44
And Noah called to his Lord. He said, “O My Lord, my son is of my family, and Your promise is true, and You are the Wisest of the wise.”
— Narrator 11:45
He said, “O Noah, he is not of your family. It is an unrighteous deed. So do not ask Me about something you know nothing about. I admonish you, lest you be one of the ignorant.”
— Allah 11:46
He said, “O My Lord, I seek refuge with You, from asking You about what I have no knowledge of. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be one of the losers.”
— Nuh 11:47
It was said, “O Noah, disembark with peace from Us; and with blessings upon you, and upon communities from those with you. And other communities We will grant prosperity, and then a painful torment from Us will befall them.”
— Allah 11:48
“O my people, I ask you no wage for it; my wage lies with Him who originated me. Do you not understand?”
— ye 11:51
“O my people, ask forgiveness from your Lord, and repent to Him. He will release the sky pouring down upon you, and will add strength to your strength. And do not turn away and be wicked.”
— Allah 11:52
“We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil.” He said, “I call God to witness, and you to witness, that I am innocent of what you associate.
— Allah 11:54
I have placed my trust in God, my Lord and your Lord. There is not a creature but He holds it by the forelock. My Lord is on a straight path.
— Narrator 11:56
If you turn away, I have conveyed to you what I was sent to you with; and my Lord will replace you with another people, and you will not cause Him any harm. My Lord is Guardian over all things.”
— Allah 11:57
And to Thamood, their brother Saleh. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no god other than Him. He initiated you from the earth, and settled you in it. So seek His forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Near and Responsive.”
— Allah 11:61
They said, “O Saleh, we had hopes in you before this. Are you trying to prevent us from worshiping what our parents worship? We are in serious doubt regarding what you are calling us to.”
— Narrator 11:62
“O my people, this is the she-camel of God, a sign for you. Let her graze on God’s land, and do not harm her, lest an imminent punishment overtakes you.”
— Allah 11:64
But they hamstrung her, and so He said, “Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. This is a prophecy that is infallible.”
— Allah 11:65
Our messengers came to Abraham with good news. They said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace.” Soon after, he came with a roasted calf.
— Ibrahim 11:69
But when he saw their hands not reaching towards it, he became suspicious of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said, “Do not fear, we were sent to the people of Lot.”
— Our messengers 11:70
She said, “Alas for me. Shall I give birth, when I am an old woman, and this, my husband, is an old man? This is truly a strange thing.”
— his wife 11:72
They said, “Do you marvel at the decree of God? The mercy and blessings of God are upon you, O people of the house. He is Praiseworthy and Glorious.”
— Narrator 11:73
And when Our envoys came to Lot, he was anxious for them, and concerned for them. He said, “This is a dreadful day.”
— Ibrahim 11:77
And his people came rushing towards him—they were in the habit of committing sins. He said, “O my people, these are my daughters; they are purer for you. So fear God, and do not embarrass me before my guests. Is there not one reasonable man among you?”
— Ibrahim 11:78
They said, “You know well that we have no right to your daughters, and you know well what we want.”
— his people 11:79
He said, “If only I had the strength to stop you, or could rely on some strong support.”
— Narrator 11:80
They said, “O Lot, we are the envoys of your Lord; they will not reach you. So set out with your family during the cover of the night, and let none of you look back, except for your wife. She will be struck by what will strike them. Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning near?”
— Messengers/Prophets 11:81
And to Median, their brother Shuaib. He said, “O my people, worship God; you have no god other than Him. And do not short measure or short weight. I see you in good circumstances, but I fear for you the agony of an encompassing Day.”
— Narrator 11:84
What is left by God is best for you, if you are believers. And I am not a guardian over you.”
— thy 11:86
They said, “O Shuaib, does your prayer command you that we abandon what our ancestors worshiped, or doing with our wealth what we want? You are the one who is intelligent and wise.”
— Mankind 11:87
He said, “O my people, have you considered? What if I have clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me good livelihood from Himself? I have no desire to do what I forbid you from doing. I desire nothing but reform, as far as I can. My success lies only with God. In Him I trust, and to Him I turn.”
— thy 11:88
“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Merciful and Loving.”
— thou 11:90
They said, “O Shuaib, we do not understand much of what you say, and we see that you are weak among us. Were it not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You are of no value to us.”
— thou 11:91
He said, “O my people, is my tribe more important to you than God? And you have turned your backs on Him? My Lord comprehends everything you do.”
— Narrator 11:92
“O my people, do as you may, and so will I. You will know to whom will come a punishment that will shame him, and who is a liar. So look out; I am on the lookout with you.”
— Allah 11:93
Witnessing the Reality of Wretchedness: A Call to Self‑Reflection
BelieversDisbelieversMuhammadMusaPolytheists
11:106
As for those who are miserable, they will be in the Fire. They will have therein sighing and wailing.
11:107
Remaining therein for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills. Your Lord is Doer of whatever He wills.
11:108
And as for those who are happy, they will be in Paradise, remaining therein for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills—a reward without end.
11:109
So be not in doubt regarding what these people worship. They worship only as their ancestors worshiped before. We will pay them their due in full, without any reduction.
11:110
We gave Moses the Scripture, but it was disputed. Were it not for a prior word from your Lord, it would have been settled between them. They are in serious doubt concerning it.
Steadfast in the Path of Allah’s Gaze
BelieversDisbelieversJinnMankindMuhammad
11:112
So be upright, as you are commanded, along with those who repented with you, and do not transgress. He is Seeing of everything you do.
11:113
And do not incline towards those who do wrong, or the Fire may touch you; and you will have no protectors besides God, and you will not be saved.
11:114
Perform the prayer at the borders of the day, and during the approaches of the night. The good deeds take away the bad deeds. This is a reminder for those who remember.
11:115
And be patient. God will not waste the reward of the virtuous.
11:116
If only there were, among the generations before you, people with wisdom, who spoke against corruption on earth—except for the few whom We saved. But the wrongdoers pursued the luxuries they were indulged in, and thus became guilty.
11:117
Your Lord would never destroy the towns wrongfully, while their inhabitants are righteous.
11:118
Had your Lord willed, He could have made humanity one community, but they continue to differ.
11:119
Allah
Except those on whom your Lord has mercy—for that reason He created them. The Word of your Lord is final: “I will fill Hell with jinn and humans, altogether.”
11:120
Everything We narrate to you of the history of the messengers is to strengthen your heart therewith. The truth has come to you in this, and a lesson, and a reminder for the believers.
11:121
And say to those who do not believe, “Act according to your ability; and so will we.”
11:122
Narrator
“And wait; we too are waiting.”
11:123
To God belongs the future of the heavens and the earth, and to Him all authority goes back. So worship Him, and rely on Him. Your Lord is never unaware of what you do.
Except those on whom your Lord has mercy—for that reason He created them. The Word of your Lord is final: “I will fill Hell with jinn and humans, altogether.”
— Allah 11:119
“And wait; we too are waiting.”
— Narrator 11:122
Divine Address
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
11:2
The verse from Hud (11:2) encapsulates the core of Islamic creed: worship is an exclusive covenant with Allah, and the Prophet’s role is twofold—he is both a warner (mubarriz) and a bringer of good ti
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
11:12
The verse reminds us that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is not a diviner or a prophet who receives treasures or angels; he is merely a warning (mubarriz). The phrase 'your breast constraine
Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
11:13
The verse 11:13 confronts the claim that the Qur'an was fabricated. It invites the Prophet to challenge skeptics with evidence: ten surahs of the same caliber. The Qur'an itself, with its unique lingu
“That you shall worship none but God. I fear for you the agony of a painful Day.”
11:26
The verse of Hud 11:26 is a stern reminder that the heart of Islam—tawhid—requires that all worship be directed exclusively to Allah. It warns that those who turn to other deities or allow worldly con
The notables who disbelieved among his people said, “We see in you nothing but a man like us, and we see that only the worst among us have followed you, those of immature judgment. And we see that you have no advantage over us. In fact, we think you are liars.”
11:27
The verse illustrates the arrogance of those who dismiss the Prophet as a liar, believing they possess all merit while ignoring the divine guidance he brings. It reminds us that true faith is not a di
He said, “O my people, Have you considered? If I stand on clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me a mercy from Himself, but you were blind to it, can we compel you to accept it, even though you dislike it?”
11:28
The verse from Surah Yunus (11:28) is a direct speech of Prophet Yunus (Jonah) addressing his people when they rejected his message. He reminds them that he has received clear evidence and mercy from
“O my people! Who will support me against God, if I dismiss them? Will you not give a thought?”
11:30
In Hud 11:30, the Prophet Hud confronts his people, rhetorically asking who could shield him from Allah if he drove them away. This rhetorical question serves as a profound reminder: human actions can
“I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of God, nor do I know the future, nor do I say that I am an angel. Nor do I say of those who are despicable in your eyes that God will never give them any good. God is Aware of what lies in their souls. If I did, I would be one of the wrongdoers.”
11:31
The Prophet’s (peace be upon him) declaration in 11:31 is a profound reminder that no human can claim the divine knowledge of the unseen. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah and al‑Ghazali emphasize that t
They said, “O Noah, you have argued with us, and argued a great deal. Now bring upon us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful.”
11:32
In 11:32, the disbelievers confront Prophet Noah, demanding proof of his truthfulness. Their accusation—‘you have disputed us’—highlights the human tendency to challenge divine messengers. Noah’s resp
“And build the Ark, under Our eyes, and with Our inspiration, and do not address Me regarding those who did wrong; they are to be drowned.”
11:37
The verse of the ship is a profound illustration of obedience, trust, and divine providence. In the story of Hud’s people, Allah commands them to build a vessel as a means of salvation, yet they are w
As he was building the ark, whenever some of his people passed by him, they ridiculed him. He said, “If you ridicule us, we will ridicule you, just as you ridicule.”
11:38
Prophet Hud (peace be upon him) faced relentless mockery while he built a ship for his people. His reply—"If you ridicule us, we will ridicule you just as you ridicule"—was not an act of vengeance but
And so it sailed with them amidst waves like hills. And Noah called to his son, who had kept away, “On my son! Embark with us, and do not be with the disbelievers.”
11:42
Noah’s boat is a powerful symbol of divine rescue for those who heed the call of faith. The waves described as ‘like mountains’ represent the intense trials that separate the believer from the disbeli
He said, “I will take refuge on a mountain—it will protect me from the water.” He said, “There is no protection from God’s decree today, except for him on whom He has mercy.” And the waves surged between them, and he was among the drowned.
11:43
Allah’s decree is absolute, and the story of Nuh reminds us that worldly means—mountains, ships, wealth—are impotent against divine will. The verse contrasts Nuh’s futile plea for a mountain with his
He said, “O Noah, he is not of your family. It is an unrighteous deed. So do not ask Me about something you know nothing about. I admonish you, lest you be one of the ignorant.”
11:46
The counsel given to Noah in 11:46 reflects a foundational Islamic principle: one should not ask Allah about matters beyond their knowledge, lest they fall into ignorance. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali
It was said, “O Noah, disembark with peace from Us; and with blessings upon you, and upon communities from those with you. And other communities We will grant prosperity, and then a painful torment from Us will befall them.”
11:48
Noah’s story is a paradigm of divine mercy intertwined with human obedience. The verse narrates that Allah, after He had guided Noah, commanded him to 'disembark in security'—a metaphor for leaving th
“O my people, ask forgiveness from your Lord, and repent to Him. He will release the sky pouring down upon you, and will add strength to your strength. And do not turn away and be wicked.”
11:52
In verse 11:52, Allah reminds His people that sincere repentance is the gateway to divine mercy—symbolized by rain that nourishes the earth and strengthens the body. The call to seek forgiveness befor
“We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil.” He said, “I call God to witness, and you to witness, that I am innocent of what you associate.
11:54
The verse of Hud reminds us that the Prophet’s declaration—"I call Allah to witness that I am free from whatever you associate with Allah"—is a stern rebuke against shirk, the most grievous sin in Isl
If you turn away, I have conveyed to you what I was sent to you with; and my Lord will replace you with another people, and you will not cause Him any harm. My Lord is Guardian over all things.”
11:57
The verse reminds us that a Prophet’s duty is to convey the divine message, not to force belief. The phrase *I have already conveyed* signals completion; the Prophet is not a judge of hearts but a mes
And to Thamood, their brother Saleh. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no god other than Him. He initiated you from the earth, and settled you in it. So seek His forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Near and Responsive.”
11:61
Salih’s admonition to the Thamud is a timeless lesson in the immediacy of repentance. By declaring that Allah is ‘near and responsive,’ the Qur’an removes any illusion of distance between the Creator
“O my people, this is the she-camel of God, a sign for you. Let her graze on God’s land, and do not harm her, lest an imminent punishment overtakes you.”
11:64
In Surah Hud, the she‑camel of Prophet Ibrahim serves as a tangible reminder that every creature is a sign of Allah’s mercy and a test of human obedience. The verse warns that harming the camel brings
But they hamstrung her, and so He said, “Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. This is a prophecy that is infallible.”
11:65
The verse of Hud (11:65) records the people of ‘Aad’s arrogant defiance and Allah’s inevitable response: a promise that will not be denied. Ibn Kathir explains that the three‑day enjoyment was a last‑
“O my people, do as you may, and so will I. You will know to whom will come a punishment that will shame him, and who is a liar. So look out; I am on the lookout with you.”
11:93
In Hud 11:93 the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reminds his community that work must be aligned with one’s station, for Allah is the true witness of every deed. The phrase "indeed, I am working"
Except those on whom your Lord has mercy—for that reason He created them. The Word of your Lord is final: “I will fill Hell with jinn and humans, altogether.”
11:119
The verse juxtaposes divine mercy with the certainty of the final judgment, reminding us that the same attributes that fashioned humanity also determine its destiny. In 11:119, Allah declares that He
The Opposition Desk
Allah vs Son of Nuh
— destruction
11:43, 11:46
Allah vs People of Ad
— punishment
11:57, 11:59, 11:60
Allah vs People of Madyan
— destruction
11:92, 11:94
Character Dossier
Allah
spiritual entity
Total mentions: 4187
In sura: 90
Dominant need: Transcendence
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
11:2
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
11:12
Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
11:13
Angels
divine command
1 verses
Disbelievers
divine punishment
5 verses
Muhammad
seeking refuge
10 verses
Ibrahim
supplication
3 verses
Nuh
comprehensive supplication
11 verses
First: Sura 1
· Last: Sura 114
· 112 suras
Nuh
prophet
named
Total mentions: 114
In sura: 24
Dominant need: Transcendence
Allah
comprehensive supplication
11 verses
People of Nuh
disobedience
8 verses
Disbelievers
prayer against
2 verses
Believers
intercession
3 verses
Son of Nuh
familial
3 verses
First: Sura 3
· Last: Sura 71
· 30 suras
Muhammad
prophet
named
Total mentions: 1049
In sura: 23
Dominant need: Transcendence
Disbelievers
peaceful separation
5 verses
Allah
seeking refuge
10 verses
Mankind
teacher
2 verses
First: Sura 2
· Last: Sura 114
· 104 suras
Total characters in this sura: 27
Witness Testimony
Allah
spiritual entity
(23 statements)
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
11:2
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
11:12
Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
11:13
“That you shall worship none but God. I fear for you the agony of a painful Day.”
11:26
The notables who disbelieved among his people said, “We see in you nothing but a man like us, and we see that only the worst among us have followed you, those of immature judgment. And we see that you have no advantage over us. In fact, we think you are liars.”
11:27
He said, “O my people, Have you considered? If I stand on clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me a mercy from Himself, but you were blind to it, can we compel you to accept it, even though you dislike it?”
11:28
“O my people! Who will support me against God, if I dismiss them? Will you not give a thought?”
11:30
“I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of God, nor do I know the future, nor do I say that I am an angel. Nor do I say of those who are despicable in your eyes that God will never give them any good. God is Aware of what lies in their souls. If I did, I would be one of the wrongdoers.”
11:31
They said, “O Noah, you have argued with us, and argued a great deal. Now bring upon us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful.”
11:32
“And build the Ark, under Our eyes, and with Our inspiration, and do not address Me regarding those who did wrong; they are to be drowned.”
11:37
Ye
(4 statements)
“To God is your return, and He is Capable of all things.”
11:4
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days—and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test you—which of you is best in conduct. And if you were to say, “You will be resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve would say, “This is nothing but plain witchcraft.”
11:7
And if We postponed their punishment until a stated time, they would say, “What holds it back?” On the Day when it reaches them, it will not be averted from them, and what they used to ridicule will besiege them.
11:8
And if We give him a taste of prosperity, after some adversity has afflicted him, he will say, “Troubles have gone away from me.” He becomes excited and proud.
11:10
Ibrahim
prophet
(3 statements)
Our messengers came to Abraham with good news. They said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace.” Soon after, he came with a roasted calf.
11:69
And when Our envoys came to Lot, he was anxious for them, and concerned for them. He said, “This is a dreadful day.”
11:77
And his people came rushing towards him—they were in the habit of committing sins. He said, “O my people, these are my daughters; they are purer for you. So fear God, and do not embarrass me before my guests. Is there not one reasonable man among you?”
11:78
thy
(2 statements)
What is left by God is best for you, if you are believers. And I am not a guardian over you.”
11:86
He said, “O my people, have you considered? What if I have clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me good livelihood from Himself? I have no desire to do what I forbid you from doing. I desire nothing but reform, as far as I can. My success lies only with God. In Him I trust, and to Him I turn.”
11:88
thou
(2 statements)
“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Merciful and Loving.”
11:90
They said, “O Shuaib, we do not understand much of what you say, and we see that you are weak among us. Were it not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You are of no value to us.”
11:91
Those who would hinder ( men ) from the path of Allah
(1 statements)
Those who hinder others from the path of God, and seek to make it crooked; and regarding the Hereafter, they are in denial.
11:19
Believers
group
(1 statements)
Until, when Our command came, and the volcano erupted, We said, “Board into it a pair of every kind, and your family—except those against whom the sentence has already been passed—and those who have believed.” But those who believed with him were only a few.
11:40
those who do wrong
(1 statements)
And it was said, “O earth, swallow your waters,” and “O heaven, clear up.” And the waters receded, and the event was concluded, and it settled on Judi, and it was proclaimed: “Away with the wicked people.”
11:44
Nuh
prophet
(1 statements)
He said, “O My Lord, I seek refuge with You, from asking You about what I have no knowledge of. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be one of the losers.”
11:47
ye
(1 statements)
“O my people, I ask you no wage for it; my wage lies with Him who originated me. Do you not understand?”
11:51
Our messengers
(1 statements)
But when he saw their hands not reaching towards it, he became suspicious of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said, “Do not fear, we were sent to the people of Lot.”
11:70
his wife
(1 statements)
She said, “Alas for me. Shall I give birth, when I am an old woman, and this, my husband, is an old man? This is truly a strange thing.”
11:72
his people
(1 statements)
They said, “You know well that we have no right to your daughters, and you know well what we want.”
11:79
Messengers/Prophets
(1 statements)
They said, “O Lot, we are the envoys of your Lord; they will not reach you. So set out with your family during the cover of the night, and let none of you look back, except for your wife. She will be struck by what will strike them. Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning near?”
11:81
Mankind
(1 statements)
They said, “O Shuaib, does your prayer command you that we abandon what our ancestors worshiped, or doing with our wealth what we want? You are the one who is intelligent and wise.”
11:87
44 total quotes from 15 speakers
The Consequence Column
Allah
Son of Nuh
destruction
11:43, 11:46
Allah
People of Ad
punishment
11:57, 11:59, 11:60
Allah
People of Madyan
destruction
11:92, 11:94
Diplomatic Wire
Disbelievers ↔ Muhammad — peaceful_separation
11:7
Ye:
It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days—and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test you—which of you is best in conduct. And if you were to say, “You will be resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve would say, “This is nothing but plain witchcraft.”
11:12
Allah:
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
11:13
Allah:
Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
11:121
And say to those who do not believe, “Act according to your ability; and so will we.”
11:122
Narrator:
“And wait; we too are waiting.”
Ishaq ↔ Yaqub — father_son
11:71
His wife was standing by, so she laughed. And We gave her good news of Isaac; and after Isaac, Jacob.
Allah ↔ Angels — divine_command
11:69
Ibrahim:
Our messengers came to Abraham with good news. They said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace.” Soon after, he came with a roasted calf.
Allah ↔ Disbelievers — divine_punishment
11:5
They wrap their chests to hide from Him. But even as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. He knows what lies within the hearts.
11:8
Ye:
And if We postponed their punishment until a stated time, they would say, “What holds it back?” On the Day when it reaches them, it will not be averted from them, and what they used to ridicule will besiege them.
11:18
Narrator:
Who does greater wrong than he who fabricates lies about God? These will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, “These are they who lied about their Lord.” Indeed, the curse of God is upon the wrongdoers.
11:20
These will not escape on earth, and they have no protectors besides God. The punishment will be doubled for them. They have failed to hear, and they have failed to see.
11:101
We did not wrong them, but they wronged themselves. Their gods, whom they invoked besides God, availed them nothing when the command of your Lord arrived. In fact, they added only to their ruin.
Allah ↔ Muhammad — seeking_refuge
11:2
Allah:
That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
11:12
Allah:
Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
11:17
Is he who possesses a clear proof from his Lord, recited by a witness from Him, and before it the Book of Moses, a guide and a mercy? These believe in it. But whoever defies it from among the various factions, the Fire is his promise. So have no doubt about it. It is the truth from your Lord, but most people do not believe.
11:49
These are some stories from the past that we reveal to you. Neither you, nor your people knew them before this. So be patient. The future belongs to the pious.
11:100
These are of the reports of the towns—We relate them to you. Some are still standing, and some have withered away.
Allah ↔ Ibrahim — supplication
11:73
Narrator:
They said, “Do you marvel at the decree of God? The mercy and blessings of God are upon you, O people of the house. He is Praiseworthy and Glorious.”
11:75
Abraham was gentle, kind, penitent.
11:76
“O Abraham, refrain from this. The command of your Lord has come; they have incurred an irreversible punishment.”
Faction Map
Allah
spiritual entity
90
Nuh
prophet
24
Muhammad
prophet
23
Disbelievers
group
21
Believers
group
19
People of Nuh
group
13
Hud
prophet
11
People of Madyan
group
11
Shuayb
prophet
11
People of Ad
group
10
People of Thamud
group
9
People of Lut
group
9
Ibrahim
prophet
8
Lut
prophet
8
Mankind
group
7
Disbelievers
Muhammad
peaceful_separation
Ishaq
Yaqub
father_son
Allah
Angels
divine_command
Allah
Disbelievers
divine_punishment
Allah
Muhammad
seeking_refuge
Allah
Ibrahim
supplication
Allah
Nuh
comprehensive_supplication
Allah
Musa
command_mission
Allah
Mankind
divinity
Allah
Polytheists
conditional_provision
Nuh
People of Nuh
disobedience
Allah
People of Nuh
rejected_and_punished
Firawn
Musa
demonstration_of_proof
Mankind
Muhammad
teacher
Disbelievers
Nuh
prayer_against
Believers
Nuh
intercession
Nuh
Son of Nuh
familial
Disbelievers
Son of Nuh
alliance
Allah
Son of Nuh
destruction
Allah
Hud
devotion
Hud
People of Ad
prophetic_warning
Allah
People of Ad
punishment
Believers
Hud
alliance
Allah
Salih
messenger
Believers
Salih
alliance
Angels
Ibrahim
questioner-respondent
Angels
People of Lut
aggressors-targets
Ibrahim
Wife of Ibrahim
familial
Ishaq
Wife of Ibrahim
familial
Ibrahim
People of Lut
supplication
Ibrahim
Lut
intercessor_for
Allah
People of Lut
punisher-punished
Allah
Lut
savior-saved
Angels
Lut
protectors_protected
Lut
People of Lut
warner-disputants
People of Lut
Wife of Lut
alliance
Lut
Wife of Lut
marital_betrayal
Allah
Shuayb
sender_messenger
People of Madyan
Shuayb
rejecters_rejected
Allah
People of Madyan
destruction
Allah
Jinn
faith
15 characters · 41 relationships
Audio Edition
123 segments
Ye: 4
ye: 1
Nuh: 1
thy: 2
thou: 2
Allah: 23
Ibrahim: 3
Mankind: 1
Unknown: 2
Narrator: 77
his wife: 1
Believers: 1
his people: 1
Our messengers: 1
those who do wrong: 1
Messengers/Prophets: 1
Those who would hinder ( men ) from the path of Allah: 1
11:1
Narrator
11:2
Allah
Quote
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Guarding the Gate of Sole Worship
The verse from Hud (11:2) encapsulates the core of Islamic creed: worship is an exclusive covenant with Allah, and the Prophet’s role is twofold—he is both a warner (mubarriz) and a bringer of good tidings (mubashshir). This dual mission underscores that monotheism (tawhid) is not merely a theological stance but a lived reality that demands undivided devotion. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah and Al‑Ghazali emphasize that any deviation—whether in prayer, intention, or practice—compromises the purity of worship. The Prophet’s warning reminds believers that the path to God is narrow, and the glad tidings are the promise of reward for steadfastness. Thus, the verse calls us to self‑audit our worship, ensuring it is free from shirk, i.e., associating partners or distractions, and that we convey the message of hope to others with humility and truth. By internalizing this, we align our hearts with the divine mandate, making our worship both a shield against disbelief and a beacon for those seeking guidance.
11:2
The Sovereign Return: Recognizing Allah's Absolute Competence
The verse 11:4 reminds us that all events, successes, and failures ultimately belong to Allah, who possesses complete competence over every matter. This is the core of divine decree (qadar) and the practice of tawakkul (trust). The Qur’an consistently affirms that human agency is bounded by Allah’s will, yet we are commanded to act with earnest effort (Qur’an 2:286). The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, ‘Whoever seeks help from Allah, Allah will help’ (Bukhari). Recognizing Allah’s competence frees us from futile self-reliance and anchors our actions in sincere reliance. When we consciously return every decision to Allah, we cultivate a profound sense of humility, reduce anxiety, and align our intentions with divine wisdom, as reflected in the hadith of the Prophet’s supplication, “O Allah, I seek Your help and I ask You for what I have no power to attain.”
11:4
The Veil of the Heart: Allah Sees What We Hide
Surah Al‑Ma’idah reminds us that the disbelievers conceal their hearts from Allah, yet He knows what they hide. In Arabic, ‘breasts’ (al‑qafāf) refers to the inner heart, the seat of intention and feeling. Classical scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah (Al‑Jami‘ at‑Tawḥīd) and Al‑Ghazali (Iḥyāʼ ‘Ulūm‑ul‑Dīn) emphasize that sincere worship must arise from the heart, not from a façade. The Prophet’s hadith—‘The believer is not a hypocrite who shows his religion to people but not to Allah’ (Bukhari & Muslim)—reinforces this principle. When we hide our true motives, we fall into hypocrisy (nifaq), and our deeds lose their reward. Allah’s perfect knowledge removes any excuse for concealment; thus, the only way to attain barakah is to expose our hearts and act with pure ikhlāṣ. This verse serves as a reminder that Allah sees beyond our outward garments and that genuine faith is a transparent affair between the heart and the Creator.
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The Divine Ledger of Life
The verse from Surah Al‑Kahf (11:6) reminds us that every creature’s provision is under Allah’s control and that He knows its dwelling and storage. This underscores the Islamic concept of *khalq* (creation) and *muhafaza* (preservation), where God not only creates but also maintains each creature in a precise, immutable ledger. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir explain that the verse teaches believers to place *tawakkul* (trust) in Allah rather than in their own resources. Al‑Ghazali, in his *Ihya’* commentary, interprets this as a call to recognize that worldly success is ultimately a divine decree. The verse also counters human pride by showing that every plan, whether grand or trivial, is already known to Allah, and that He provides according to His perfect wisdom. By internalizing this truth, a Muslim can detach from anxiety, act with sincere reliance, and live in harmony with the divine order of provision.
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The Unavoidable Reckoning of Mockers
This verse reminds us that divine justice is absolute and inevitable. The mockers’ question, "What detains it?", is a rhetorical trap that deflects accountability. Classical scholars, such as Ibn Taymiyyah, warn that those who deny the certainty of the Day of Judgment are in a state of disbelief (I’ma). The Qur’an’s clear affirmation of the Day’s inevitability serves as a moral compass: every action is measured before the Most High. Reflecting on this truth cultivates humility, prevents complacency, and strengthens the sincerity of repentance. By recognizing that punishment cannot be avoided, we align our intentions with the Qur’anic mandate of continual self‑examination and earnest seeking of Allah’s mercy.
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Reader Action
Daily Actions
Whenever a distraction creeps into your worship, pause, recite the verse, and re‑center your heart on Allah alone. 11:2
Whenever you face a decision today, pause, recite the verse aloud, and consciously surrender the outcome to Allah. 11:4
Before each prayer, pause and ask yourself: is my intention pure or am I hiding a motive? If you find a hidden motive, set a clear intention for that prayer. 11:5
Weekly Challenge
The Worship Purity Journal: For seven days, before each of the five prayers, write a brief note: "I worship only Allah; this act is for Him alone." After each prayer, note any distractions and how you corrected them. At the end, review your entries, identify patterns, and set a new intention to keep your worship exclusively directed to Allah. Record one actionable step you will take to strengthen this intention for the next week. 11:2
Duas
O Allah, make my worship a pure offering to You alone, and empower me to be Your messenger of glad tidings to those who need them. Grant me sincerity and steadfastness. 11:2
O Allah, You are the Master of all affairs; grant me the humility to submit my plans to You, the patience to endure what You decree, and the wisdom to act with trust in Your competence. 11:4
Reflection
In what moments have worldly concerns slipped into my worship, and how can I guard my heart so that every prayer and deed remain solely for Allah?
When did I act as if I had full control over a situation today, and how did that affect my stress or choices? Would I have behaved differently if I had truly acknowledged that everything ultimately returns to Allah?
The Revelation Transcript
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Alif, Lam, Ra. A Scripture whose Verses were perfected, then elaborated, from One who is Wise and Informed.
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That you shall worship none but God. “I am a warner to you from Him, and a bearer of good news.”
[Allah]
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“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. He will provide you with good sustenance until a stated term, and will bestow His grace on every possessor of virtue. But if you turn away, then I fear for you the punishment of a grievous Day.”
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“To God is your return, and He is Capable of all things.”
[Ye]
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They wrap their chests to hide from Him. But even as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. He knows what lies within the hearts.
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There is no moving creature on earth but its sustenance depends on God. And He knows where it lives and where it rests. Everything is in a Clear Book.
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It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days—and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test you—which of you is best in conduct. And if you were to say, “You will be resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve would say, “This is nothing but plain witchcraft.”
[Ye]
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And if We postponed their punishment until a stated time, they would say, “What holds it back?” On the Day when it reaches them, it will not be averted from them, and what they used to ridicule will besiege them.
[Ye]
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If We give the human being a taste of mercy from Us, and then withdraw it from him, he becomes despairing and ungrateful.
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And if We give him a taste of prosperity, after some adversity has afflicted him, he will say, “Troubles have gone away from me.” He becomes excited and proud.
[Ye]
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Except those who are patient and do good deeds—these will have forgiveness and a great reward.
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Perhaps you wish to disregard some of what is revealed to you, and you may be stressed because of it, since they say, “If only a treasure was sent down to him, or an angel came with him.” You are only a warner, and God is Responsible for all things.
[Allah]
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Or do they say, “He invented it?” Say, “Then produce ten chapters like it, invented, and call upon whomever you can, besides God, if you are truthful.”
[Allah]
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But if they fail to answer you, know that it was revealed with God’s knowledge, and that there is no god but He. Will you then submit?
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Whoever desires the worldly life and its glitter—We will fully recompense them for their deeds therein, and therein they will not be defrauded.
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These—they will have nothing but the Fire in the Hereafter. Their deeds are in vain therein, and their works are null.
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Is he who possesses a clear proof from his Lord, recited by a witness from Him, and before it the Book of Moses, a guide and a mercy? These believe in it. But whoever defies it from among the various factions, the Fire is his promise. So have no doubt about it. It is the truth from your Lord, but most people do not believe.
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Who does greater wrong than he who fabricates lies about God? These will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, “These are they who lied about their Lord.” Indeed, the curse of God is upon the wrongdoers.
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Those who hinder others from the path of God, and seek to make it crooked; and regarding the Hereafter, they are in denial.
[Those who would hinder ( men ) from the path of Allah]
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These will not escape on earth, and they have no protectors besides God. The punishment will be doubled for them. They have failed to hear, and they have failed to see.
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Those are the ones who lost their souls, and what they had invented has strayed away from them.
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Without a doubt, in the Hereafter, they will be the biggest losers.
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As for those who believe and do good deeds, and humble themselves before their Lord—these are the inhabitants of Paradise, where they will abide forever.
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The parable of the two groups is that of the blind and the deaf, and the seeing and the hearing. Are they equal in comparison? Will you not reflect?
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We sent Noah to his people, “I am to you a clear warner.”
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“That you shall worship none but God. I fear for you the agony of a painful Day.”
[Allah]
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The notables who disbelieved among his people said, “We see in you nothing but a man like us, and we see that only the worst among us have followed you, those of immature judgment. And we see that you have no advantage over us. In fact, we think you are liars.”
[Allah]
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He said, “O my people, Have you considered? If I stand on clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me a mercy from Himself, but you were blind to it, can we compel you to accept it, even though you dislike it?”
[Allah]
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“O my people! I ask of you no money for it. My reward lies only with God. And I am not about to dismiss those who believed; they will surely meet their Lord. And I see that you are ignorant people.”
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“O my people! Who will support me against God, if I dismiss them? Will you not give a thought?”
[Allah]
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“I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of God, nor do I know the future, nor do I say that I am an angel. Nor do I say of those who are despicable in your eyes that God will never give them any good. God is Aware of what lies in their souls. If I did, I would be one of the wrongdoers.”
[Allah]
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They said, “O Noah, you have argued with us, and argued a great deal. Now bring upon us what you threaten us with, if you are truthful.”
[Allah]
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He said, “It is God who will bring it upon you, if He wills, and you will not be able to escape.”
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“My advice will not benefit you, much as I may want to advise you, if God desires to confound you. He is your Lord, and to Him you will be returned.”
[Unknown]
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Or do they say, “He made it up?” Say, “If I made it up, upon me falls my crime, and I am innocent of the crimes you commit.”
[Unknown]
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And it was revealed to Noah: “None of your people will believe, except those who have already believed, so do not grieve over what they do.”
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“And build the Ark, under Our eyes, and with Our inspiration, and do not address Me regarding those who did wrong; they are to be drowned.”
[Allah]
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As he was building the ark, whenever some of his people passed by him, they ridiculed him. He said, “If you ridicule us, we will ridicule you, just as you ridicule.”
[Allah]
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“You will surely know upon whom will come a torment that will abase him, and upon whom will fall a lasting torment.”
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Until, when Our command came, and the volcano erupted, We said, “Board into it a pair of every kind, and your family—except those against whom the sentence has already been passed—and those who have believed.” But those who believed with him were only a few.
[Believers]
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He said, “Embark in it. In the name of God shall be its sailing and its anchorage. My Lord is indeed Forgiving and Merciful.”
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And so it sailed with them amidst waves like hills. And Noah called to his son, who had kept away, “On my son! Embark with us, and do not be with the disbelievers.”
[Allah]
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He said, “I will take refuge on a mountain—it will protect me from the water.” He said, “There is no protection from God’s decree today, except for him on whom He has mercy.” And the waves surged between them, and he was among the drowned.
[Allah]
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And it was said, “O earth, swallow your waters,” and “O heaven, clear up.” And the waters receded, and the event was concluded, and it settled on Judi, and it was proclaimed: “Away with the wicked people.”
[those who do wrong]
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And Noah called to his Lord. He said, “O My Lord, my son is of my family, and Your promise is true, and You are the Wisest of the wise.”
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He said, “O Noah, he is not of your family. It is an unrighteous deed. So do not ask Me about something you know nothing about. I admonish you, lest you be one of the ignorant.”
[Allah]
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He said, “O My Lord, I seek refuge with You, from asking You about what I have no knowledge of. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be one of the losers.”
[Nuh]
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It was said, “O Noah, disembark with peace from Us; and with blessings upon you, and upon communities from those with you. And other communities We will grant prosperity, and then a painful torment from Us will befall them.”
[Allah]
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These are some stories from the past that we reveal to you. Neither you, nor your people knew them before this. So be patient. The future belongs to the pious.
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And to Aad, their brother Hud. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no other god besides Him. You do nothing but invent lies.”
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“O my people, I ask you no wage for it; my wage lies with Him who originated me. Do you not understand?”
[ye]
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“O my people, ask forgiveness from your Lord, and repent to Him. He will release the sky pouring down upon you, and will add strength to your strength. And do not turn away and be wicked.”
[Allah]
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They said, “O Hud, you did not bring us any evidence, and we are not about to abandon our gods at your word, and we are not believers in you.”
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“We only say that some of our gods have possessed you with evil.” He said, “I call God to witness, and you to witness, that I am innocent of what you associate.
[Allah]
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Besides Him. So scheme against me, all of you, and do not hesitate.
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I have placed my trust in God, my Lord and your Lord. There is not a creature but He holds it by the forelock. My Lord is on a straight path.
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If you turn away, I have conveyed to you what I was sent to you with; and my Lord will replace you with another people, and you will not cause Him any harm. My Lord is Guardian over all things.”
[Allah]
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And when Our decree came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him, by a mercy from Us, and We delivered them from a harsh punishment.
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That was Aad; they denied the signs of their Lord, and defied His messengers, and followed the lead of every stubborn tyrant.
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And they were pursued by a curse in this world, and on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, Aad blasphemed against their Lord—so away with Aad, the people of Hud.
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And to Thamood, their brother Saleh. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no god other than Him. He initiated you from the earth, and settled you in it. So seek His forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Near and Responsive.”
[Allah]
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They said, “O Saleh, we had hopes in you before this. Are you trying to prevent us from worshiping what our parents worship? We are in serious doubt regarding what you are calling us to.”
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He said, “O my people, have you considered? If I stand upon clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me mercy from Him, who would protect me from God, if I disobeyed Him? You add nothing for me except loss.”
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“O my people, this is the she-camel of God, a sign for you. Let her graze on God’s land, and do not harm her, lest an imminent punishment overtakes you.”
[Allah]
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But they hamstrung her, and so He said, “Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. This is a prophecy that is infallible.”
[Allah]
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Then, when Our command came, We saved Saleh and those who believed with him, by a mercy from Us, from the disgrace of that day. Your Lord is the Strong, the Mighty.
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And the Scream struck those who transgressed, and they became motionless bodies in their homes.
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As if they had never prospered therein. Indeed, Thamood rejected their Lord, so away with Thamood.
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Our messengers came to Abraham with good news. They said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace.” Soon after, he came with a roasted calf.
[Ibrahim]
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But when he saw their hands not reaching towards it, he became suspicious of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said, “Do not fear, we were sent to the people of Lot.”
[Our messengers]
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His wife was standing by, so she laughed. And We gave her good news of Isaac; and after Isaac, Jacob.
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She said, “Alas for me. Shall I give birth, when I am an old woman, and this, my husband, is an old man? This is truly a strange thing.”
[his wife]
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They said, “Do you marvel at the decree of God? The mercy and blessings of God are upon you, O people of the house. He is Praiseworthy and Glorious.”
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When Abraham's fear subsided, and the good news had reached him, he started pleading with Us concerning the people of Lot.
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Abraham was gentle, kind, penitent.
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“O Abraham, refrain from this. The command of your Lord has come; they have incurred an irreversible punishment.”
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And when Our envoys came to Lot, he was anxious for them, and concerned for them. He said, “This is a dreadful day.”
[Ibrahim]
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And his people came rushing towards him—they were in the habit of committing sins. He said, “O my people, these are my daughters; they are purer for you. So fear God, and do not embarrass me before my guests. Is there not one reasonable man among you?”
[Ibrahim]
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They said, “You know well that we have no right to your daughters, and you know well what we want.”
[his people]
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He said, “If only I had the strength to stop you, or could rely on some strong support.”
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They said, “O Lot, we are the envoys of your Lord; they will not reach you. So set out with your family during the cover of the night, and let none of you look back, except for your wife. She will be struck by what will strike them. Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning near?”
[Messengers/Prophets]
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And when Our command came about, We turned it upside down, and We rained down on it stones of baked clay.
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Marked from your Lord, and never far from the wrongdoers.
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And to Median, their brother Shuaib. He said, “O my people, worship God; you have no god other than Him. And do not short measure or short weight. I see you in good circumstances, but I fear for you the agony of an encompassing Day.”
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“O my people! Give full measure and full weight, in all fairness, and do not cheat the people out of their rights, and do not spread corruption in the land.
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What is left by God is best for you, if you are believers. And I am not a guardian over you.”
[thy]
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They said, “O Shuaib, does your prayer command you that we abandon what our ancestors worshiped, or doing with our wealth what we want? You are the one who is intelligent and wise.”
[Mankind]
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He said, “O my people, have you considered? What if I have clear evidence from my Lord, and He has given me good livelihood from Himself? I have no desire to do what I forbid you from doing. I desire nothing but reform, as far as I can. My success lies only with God. In Him I trust, and to Him I turn.”
[thy]
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“O my people, let not your hostility towards me cause you to suffer what was suffered by the people of Noah, or the people of Hud, or the people of Saleh. The people of Lot are not far away from you.”
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“And ask your Lord for forgiveness, and repent to Him. My Lord is Merciful and Loving.”
[thou]
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They said, “O Shuaib, we do not understand much of what you say, and we see that you are weak among us. Were it not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You are of no value to us.”
[thou]
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He said, “O my people, is my tribe more important to you than God? And you have turned your backs on Him? My Lord comprehends everything you do.”
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“O my people, do as you may, and so will I. You will know to whom will come a punishment that will shame him, and who is a liar. So look out; I am on the lookout with you.”
[Allah]
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And when Our command came, We saved Shuaib and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us, and the Blast struck the wrongdoers, and they became motionless bodies in their homes.
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As though they never flourished therein. Away with Median, as was done away with Thamood.
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And We sent Moses with Our signs and a clear mandate.
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To Pharaoh and his nobles, but they followed the command of Pharaoh, and the command of Pharaoh was not wise.
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He will precede his people on the Day of Resurrection, and will lead them into the Fire. Miserable is the place he placed them in.
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They were followed by a curse in this, and on the Day of Resurrection. Miserable is the path they followed.
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These are of the reports of the towns—We relate them to you. Some are still standing, and some have withered away.
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We did not wrong them, but they wronged themselves. Their gods, whom they invoked besides God, availed them nothing when the command of your Lord arrived. In fact, they added only to their ruin.
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Such is the grip of your Lord when He seizes the towns in the midst of their sins. His grip is most painful, most severe.
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In that is a sign for whoever fears the punishment of the Hereafter. That is a Day for which humanity will be gathered together—that is a Day to be witnessed.
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We only postpone it until a predetermined time.
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On the Day when it arrives, no soul will speak without His permission. Some will be miserable, and some will be happy.
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As for those who are miserable, they will be in the Fire. They will have therein sighing and wailing.
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Remaining therein for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills. Your Lord is Doer of whatever He wills.
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And as for those who are happy, they will be in Paradise, remaining therein for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as your Lord wills—a reward without end.
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So be not in doubt regarding what these people worship. They worship only as their ancestors worshiped before. We will pay them their due in full, without any reduction.
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We gave Moses the Scripture, but it was disputed. Were it not for a prior word from your Lord, it would have been settled between them. They are in serious doubt concerning it.
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Your Lord will repay each one of them in full for their deeds. He is Aware of everything they do.
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So be upright, as you are commanded, along with those who repented with you, and do not transgress. He is Seeing of everything you do.
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And do not incline towards those who do wrong, or the Fire may touch you; and you will have no protectors besides God, and you will not be saved.
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Perform the prayer at the borders of the day, and during the approaches of the night. The good deeds take away the bad deeds. This is a reminder for those who remember.
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And be patient. God will not waste the reward of the virtuous.
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If only there were, among the generations before you, people with wisdom, who spoke against corruption on earth—except for the few whom We saved. But the wrongdoers pursued the luxuries they were indulged in, and thus became guilty.
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Your Lord would never destroy the towns wrongfully, while their inhabitants are righteous.
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Had your Lord willed, He could have made humanity one community, but they continue to differ.
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Except those on whom your Lord has mercy—for that reason He created them. The Word of your Lord is final: “I will fill Hell with jinn and humans, altogether.”
[Allah]
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Everything We narrate to you of the history of the messengers is to strengthen your heart therewith. The truth has come to you in this, and a lesson, and a reminder for the believers.
121
And say to those who do not believe, “Act according to your ability; and so will we.”
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“And wait; we too are waiting.”
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To God belongs the future of the heavens and the earth, and to Him all authority goes back. So worship Him, and rely on Him. Your Lord is never unaware of what you do.
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