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المؤمنون
Al-Mu'minun
— Al-Mu'minun
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Humility in prayer signifies sincere submission to Allah and the defining trait of believers.
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The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Humility in prayer signifies sincere submission to Allah and the defining trait of believers.
Those who are humble in their prayers.
23:2
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahih
They who are during their prayer humbly submissive
en.arberry
who in their prayers are humble
en.maududi
those who, in their Prayers, humble themselves;
en.yusufali
Those who humble themselves in their prayers;
en.pickthall
Who are humble in their prayers,
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SettingGeneric
MoodReflective
ScaleIntimate
TimeTimeless
highest Priority
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
These are the inheritors.
23:10
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
23:11
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another...
23:14
Front Page
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Humility in prayer signifies sincere submission to Allah and the defining trait of believers.
Those who are humble in their prayers.
23:2
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahihThey who are during their prayer humbly submissive
en.arberrywho in their prayers are humble
en.maududithose who, in their Prayers, humble themselves;
en.yusufaliThose who humble themselves in their prayers;
en.pickthallWho are humble in their prayers,
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
These are the inheritors.
23:10
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
23:11
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another...
23:14
Breaking News
The Promise of Triumph: Believers’ Path to Success
Believers
23:1
Successful are the believers.
23:2
Those who are humble in their prayers.
23:3
Those who avoid nonsense.
23:4
Those who work for charity.
23:5
Those who safeguard their chastity.
23:6
Except from their spouses, or their dependents—for then they are free from blame.
Guardians of the Covenant
BelieversMankind
23:8
Those who are faithful to their trusts and pledges.
23:9
Those who safeguard their prayers.
23:10
These are the inheritors.
23:11
Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
23:12
We created man from an extract of clay.
Echoing Noah: A Call to Pure Worship
AngelsBelieversDisbelieversNuhPeople of Nuh
23:23
Nuh
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
23:24
The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people
But the notables of his people, who disbelieved, said, “This is nothing but a human like you, who wants to gain superiority over you. Had God willed, He would have sent down angels. We never heard of this from our forefathers of old.
23:25
The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people
He is nothing but a man possessed. Just ignore him for a while.”
23:26
Nuh
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
23:27
Narrator
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
23:28
Allah
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
23:29
Allah
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
— Nuh 23:23
But the notables of his people, who disbelieved, said, “This is nothing but a human like you, who wants to gain superiority over you. Had God willed, He would have sent down angels. We never heard of this from our forefathers of old.
— The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people 23:24
He is nothing but a man possessed. Just ignore him for a while.”
— The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people 23:25
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
— Nuh 23:26
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
— Narrator 23:27
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
— Allah 23:28
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
— Allah 23:29
Messenger of the People: A Call to Sole Worship
DisbelieversHudPeople of Ad
23:32
Allah
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
23:33
But the dignitaries of his people, those who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, and We had indulged them in the present life, said, “This is nothing but a human like you; he eats what you eat, and he drinks what you drink.
23:34
Allah
If you obey a human being like yourselves, then you will be losers.
23:35
Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones, you will be brought out?
23:36
Allah
Farfetched, farfetched is what you are promised.
23:37
There is nothing but our life in this world. We die, and we live, and we are not resurrected.
23:38
Muhammad
He is nothing but a man, making up lies about God. We have no faith in him.”
23:39
Muhammad
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
23:40
Allah
He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”
23:41
Then the Blast struck them, justifiably, and We turned them into scum. So away with the wicked people.
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
— Allah 23:32
If you obey a human being like yourselves, then you will be losers.
— Allah 23:34
Farfetched, farfetched is what you are promised.
— Allah 23:36
He is nothing but a man, making up lies about God. We have no faith in him.”
— Muhammad 23:38
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
— Muhammad 23:39
He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”
— Allah 23:40
Breaking the Chain of Denial
Children of IsraelDisbelieversFirawnHarunIsaMaryamMusa
23:44
Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time a messenger came to his community, they called him a liar. So We made them follow one another, and made them history. So away with a people who do not believe.
23:45
Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron, with Our signs and a clear authority.
23:46
To Pharaoh and his nobles, but they turned arrogant. They were oppressive people.
23:47
a people
They said, “Are we to believe in two mortals like us, and their people are our slaves?”
23:48
So they called them liars, and thus were among those destroyed.
23:49
And We gave Moses the Scripture, that they may be guided.
23:50
And We made Mary’s son and his mother a sign, and We sheltered them on high ground with security and flowing springs.
They said, “Are we to believe in two mortals like us, and their people are our slaves?”
— a people 23:47
Guarding the Unity of the Faith
BelieversDisbelieversMankindMuhammad
23:53
But they tore themselves into sects; each party happy with what they have.
23:54
So leave them in their bewilderment until a time.
23:55
Do they assume that, in furnishing them with wealth and children.
23:56
We race to give them the good things? In fact, they have no idea.
23:57
Those who, from awe of their Lord, are fearful.
23:58
And those who believe in their Lord’s Verses.
23:59
And those who associate no partners with their Lord.
23:60
And those who give what they give, while their hearts quake, knowing that to their Lord they will return.
23:61
It is they who race towards goodness. It is they who will reach it first.
Unmasking the Veil of Confusion
DisbelieversMankindMuhammad
23:63
But their hearts are puzzled because of this; and they have deeds that do not conform to this, which they continue to perpetrate.
23:64
Until, when We seize the decadent among them with torment, they begin to groan.
23:65
Allah
Do not groan today. You will receive no help from Us.
23:66
My Verses were recited to you, but you turned back on your heels.
23:67
people
Arrogant towards it—talked nonsense about it—disregarded it.
23:68
Have they not pondered the Word? Or has there come to them what came not to their forefathers of old?
23:69
Or is it that they did not recognize their messenger, so they are denying him?
23:70
people
Or do they say, “He is possessed?” In fact, he brought them the truth, but most of them hate the truth.
23:71
If the truth conformed to their desires, the heavens, the earth, and everyone in them would have gone to ruin. In fact, We have given them their message, but they keep avoiding their message.
23:72
Or are you asking them for a payment? The revenue from your Lord is better, and He is the Best of providers.
23:73
You are inviting them to a straight path.
23:74
But those who do not believe in the Hereafter are swerving from the path.
23:75
Even if We had mercy on them, and relieved their problems, they would still blindly persist in their defiance.
23:76
We have already gripped them with suffering, but they did not surrender to their Lord, nor did they humble themselves.
23:77
Until, when We have opened before them a gate of intense agony, at once they will despair.
23:78
It is He who produced for you the hearing, and the eyesight, and the feelings. But little gratitude you show.
Do not groan today. You will receive no help from Us.
— Allah 23:65
Arrogant towards it—talked nonsense about it—disregarded it.
— people 23:67
Or do they say, “He is possessed?” In fact, he brought them the truth, but most of them hate the truth.
— people 23:70
Echoes of the Past: Breaking the Cycle of Misguided Tradition
DisbelieversMuhammad
23:81
But they say the like of what the ancients said.
23:82
people
They say, “After we have died, and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?
23:83
the ancients
We were promised this before—we and our ancestors—these are nothing but legends of the ancients.”
23:84
the ancients
Say, “To whom does the earth belong, and everyone in it, if you happen to know?”
23:85
Allah
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not reflect?”
23:86
people
Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”
23:87
people
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not become righteous?”
23:88
ye
Say, “In whose hand is the dominion of all things, and He protects and cannot be protected from, if you happen to know?”
23:89
ye
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Then are you bewitched?”
23:90
In fact, We have given them the truth, and they are liars.
They say, “After we have died, and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?
— people 23:82
We were promised this before—we and our ancestors—these are nothing but legends of the ancients.”
— the ancients 23:83
Say, “To whom does the earth belong, and everyone in it, if you happen to know?”
— the ancients 23:84
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not reflect?”
— Allah 23:85
Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”
— people 23:86
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not become righteous?”
— people 23:87
Say, “In whose hand is the dominion of all things, and He protects and cannot be protected from, if you happen to know?”
— ye 23:88
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Then are you bewitched?”
— ye 23:89
Divine Address
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
23:28
Gratitude in the Qur’an is more than a polite gesture; it is a profound act of worship that acknowledges Allah’s continual safeguarding. The verse from Surah Al‑Mujadila (23:28) appears in the context
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
23:29
The verse 'And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].'' encapsulates a profound spiritual plea for safe harbor in the sea of life. In classica
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
23:32
This verse reminds us that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was sent from among his own people, a messenger whose authority stems from Allah’s decree, not from human status. By declaring, "Worship Alla
If you obey a human being like yourselves, then you will be losers.
23:34
The verse warns against following a man like yourselves—human leaders of our own kind—because they lack divine guidance and lead to loss. This is a recurring theme: the Qur’an cautions believers not t
Farfetched, farfetched is what you are promised.
23:36
The verse of Al‑Muzzammil reminds us that the promised reward—Paradise—is not a nearby mirage but a distant reality. Scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah have interpreted it as a call to maintain *sabr* (patie
He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”
23:40
The verse from Surah Al‑Mu’minun (23:40) warns that after a little, those who have been given knowledge and then turn away will become regretful. Ibn Kathir explains that this regret refers to the peo
Do not groan today. You will receive no help from Us.
23:65
The verse 23:65 is a stern reminder that Allah will not answer those who cry out from a place of disbelief or heedlessness. Ibn Kathir explains that the cry is a sign of arrogance and lack of repentan
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not reflect?”
23:85
In 23:85, the Qur’an confronts those who proclaim worship of Allah while acting for self‑interest. The reply, “Then will you not remember?” underscores the central Islamic teaching that the *niyyah* (
And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the urgings of the devils.
23:97
This verse is a direct supplication that the Qur’an commands us to seek Allah’s protection from the devil’s whispers. It reminds us that the heart is the battlefield where Satan attempts to plant doub
And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they become present.”
23:98
The verse "وَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي لِأَنْ يَكُونَ فِي حَيْثُ أَخَافُ الْأَجْنَابَ" (23:98) is a direct supplication of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) while he was in the cave of Hira,
That I may do right in what I have neglected.” By no means! It is just a word that he utters. And behind them is a barrier, until the Day they are resurrected.
23:100
The Prophet’s desire to ‘do righteousness in that which I left behind’ reveals the depth of his compassion. In 23:100, the word ‘barrier’ (hadhar) denotes the separation that disbelief creates until t
But you made then a target of ridicule, until they made you forget My remembrance; and you used to laugh at them.
23:110
The Quraysh’s mockery of the Qur’an, as recorded in 23:110, illustrates how amusement can erode spiritual vigilance. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir note that the Quraysh’s laughter stemmed from their arr
Character Dossier
Allah
spiritual entity
Total mentions: 4187
In sura: 73
Dominant need: Transcendence
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
23:28
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
23:29
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
23:32
Isa
sender-messenger
1 verses
Nuh
comprehensive supplication
2 verses
Musa
command mission
2 verses
Harun
divine honor
1 verses
Hud
devotion
2 verses
First: Sura 1
· Last: Sura 114
· 112 suras
Disbelievers
group
Total mentions: 1145
In sura: 45
Dominant need: Transcendence
Nuh
prayer against
1 verses
Hud
adversarial
2 verses
First: Sura 1
· Last: Sura 113
· 94 suras
Believers
group
Total mentions: 878
In sura: 20
Dominant need: Transcendence
First: Sura 1
· Last: Sura 110
· 93 suras
Total characters in this sura: 17
Witness Testimony
Allah
spiritual entity
(12 statements)
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
23:28
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
23:29
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
23:32
If you obey a human being like yourselves, then you will be losers.
23:34
Farfetched, farfetched is what you are promised.
23:36
He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”
23:40
Do not groan today. You will receive no help from Us.
23:65
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not reflect?”
23:85
And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the urgings of the devils.
23:97
And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they become present.”
23:98
people
(5 statements)
Arrogant towards it—talked nonsense about it—disregarded it.
23:67
Or do they say, “He is possessed?” In fact, he brought them the truth, but most of them hate the truth.
23:70
They say, “After we have died, and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?
23:82
Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”
23:86
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not become righteous?”
23:87
ye
(4 statements)
Say, “In whose hand is the dominion of all things, and He protects and cannot be protected from, if you happen to know?”
23:88
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Then are you bewitched?”
23:89
Our Lord! Bring us out of this. If we ever returned, we would truly be evil.”
23:107
There was a group of My servants who would say, `Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us, and have mercy on us; You are the Best of the merciful.'
23:109
Thou
(3 statements)
My Lord, do not place me among the wicked people.”
23:94
“Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them?”
23:105
They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness prevailed over us, and we were a people astray.
23:106
Nuh
prophet
(2 statements)
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
23:23
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
23:26
The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people
(2 statements)
But the notables of his people, who disbelieved, said, “This is nothing but a human like you, who wants to gain superiority over you. Had God willed, He would have sent down angels. We never heard of this from our forefathers of old.
23:24
He is nothing but a man possessed. Just ignore him for a while.”
23:25
Muhammad
(2 statements)
He is nothing but a man, making up lies about God. We have no faith in him.”
23:38
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
23:39
the ancients
(2 statements)
We were promised this before—we and our ancestors—these are nothing but legends of the ancients.”
23:83
Say, “To whom does the earth belong, and everyone in it, if you happen to know?”
23:84
those who keep account
(2 statements)
They will say, “We remained a day, or part of a day; but ask those who keep count.”
23:113
Did you think that We created you in vain, and that to Us you will not be returned?”
23:115
a people
(1 statements)
They said, “Are we to believe in two mortals like us, and their people are our slaves?”
23:47
anyone
(1 statements)
And say, “My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of the merciful.”
23:118
36 total quotes from 11 speakers
The Consequence Column
Allah
People of Ad
punishment
23:41
Disbelievers
Hud
adversarial
23:33, 23:38
Firawn
Harun
adversarial
23:46
War Correspondent
Combatants: Allah, Disbelievers, Believers, Muhammad, Nuh
Battle Verses: 15
adversarial
Disbelievers & Hud
adversarial
Firawn & Harun
23:24
When the Prophet Faces Ridicule: A Call to Witness
City
· Tense
· Communal
23:25
The Patient Witness: Standing Firm Amid Ridicule
Generic
· Tense
· Communal
23:26
Echoes of Noah: Standing Firm Amidst Rejection
Generic
· Tense
· Communal
23:39
Seeking Divine Rescue Amidst Denial
Generic
· Tense
· Intimate
23:44
Breaking the Chain of Denial
Battlefield
· Warning
· Communal
23:46
When Pride Becomes a Barrier: The Pharaoh’s Tale of Arrogance
City
· Tense
· Communal
23:47
When the World Sways, Who Do We Truly Follow?
City
· Tense
· Communal
23:53
Guarding the Unity of the Faith
City
· Tense
· Communal
23:55
Wealth as a Test, Not a Treasure
Desert
· Warning
· Communal
23:63
Unmasking the Veil of Confusion
Generic
· Tense
· Communal
23:64
When Gold Turns to Tears
Battlefield
· Tense
· Communal
23:70
Facing the Rejection of Truth
Generic
· Tense
· Communal
23:98
Sheltering the Soul: Seeking Divine Refuge
Generic
· Tense
· Intimate
23:99
Echoes of Regret: The Disbeliever's Final Plea
Generic
· Tense
· Intimate
23:101
The Vanishing Bonds of the Hereafter
Generic
· Tense
· Communal
Science & Cosmos
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Those who are humble in their prayers.
23:2
Creation
The verse of Surah Al‑Imran reminds us that true prayer is not a mere ritual but a state of humility (khushuʿ) that aligns the heart with Allah’s presence. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali describe...
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
These are the inheritors.
23:10
Creation
In Islam, the term "inheritance" (nasab) extends beyond worldly property to the eternal rewards of the Hereafter. 23:10 reminds believers that those who attain Paradise are the rightful heirs of...
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is God, the Best of Creators.
23:14
Creation
Allah’s declaration in 23:14 is a profound reminder that every human is a product of deliberate, intricate design. From the minute sperm‑drop to the fully formed adult, each stage—clot, lump,...
Witnessing the Seven Layers: A Daily Reminder of Allah’s All‑Seeing Presence
We created above you seven pathways, and We are never heedless of the creation.
23:17
CreationKnowledge
The Qur’an’s description of seven layered heavens is not merely cosmological trivia; it is a profound reminder of Allah’s meticulous design and His intimate knowledge of every detail. In classical...
Echoing Noah: A Call to Pure Worship
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
23:23
— Nuh
CreationKnowledge
The verse of Noah reminds us that true worship is exclusive: Allah alone is worthy of our devotion, and every other 'deity'—whether material, social, or spiritual—merely becomes a distraction from...
The Blueprint of Trust: Lessons from Noah's Ark
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
23:27
— Narrator
Creation
In 23:27, Allah commands Prophet Nuh to build an ark under divine observation, a concrete illustration of preparedness and trust. The verse reminds us that divine guidance is not passive; it is a...
The Divine Clock: Nations, Time, and Human Accountability
No nation can advance its time, nor can they postpone it.
23:43
Knowledge
This verse reminds us that Allah alone governs the rise and fall of nations and the course of human history. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al‑Ghazali interpret it as a testament to divine...
Guarding the Unity of the Faith
But they tore themselves into sects; each party happy with what they have.
23:53
Knowledge
The Qur’an repeatedly condemns sectarianism, urging unity: 23:53 warns that people ‘divide their religion into sects’. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali in *Ihya’ al‑Ulum al‑Diniyya* and Ibn Taymiyyah...
Guarding the Heart with the Fear of Allah
Those who, from awe of their Lord, are fearful.
23:57
Knowledge
The Qur’an’s mention of those who are ‘apprehensive from fear of their Lord’ (23:57) highlights the transformative power of ‘khawf’—a balanced awe that propels believers toward piety. Islamic...
The Stubborn Path of the Unrepentant
Even if We had mercy on them, and relieved their problems, they would still blindly persist in their defiance.
23:75
Creation
This verse warns that mercy alone cannot cure a heart fixed in transgression. Scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah stress that true repentance (‘tawbah’) requires turning away from sin, not merely...
When Pain Fails: The Call to Humble Supplication
We have already gripped them with suffering, but they did not surrender to their Lord, nor did they humble themselves.
23:76
Knowledge
The verse from Surah Al‑Qalam reminds us that suffering is not merely punishment but a warning. Those who endure without yielding or supplicating are condemned, for they deny the only source of...
The Question That Reveals Divine Majesty
Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”
23:86
— people
Creation
The verse from Surah Al‑Mu’minun (23:86) invites believers to contemplate the profound reality that Allah is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Great Throne (Ar‑Ra’wa). In classical tafsir,...
72 relevant verses
The Unseen Bureau
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Those who are humble in their prayers.
23:2
Faith
The verse of Surah Al‑Imran reminds us that true prayer is not a mere ritual but a state of humility (khushuʿ) that aligns the heart with Allah’s presence. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali describe...
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
These are the inheritors.
23:10
AfterlifeFaith
In Islam, the term "inheritance" (nasab) extends beyond worldly property to the eternal rewards of the Hereafter. 23:10 reminds believers that those who attain Paradise are the rightful heirs of...
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
23:11
AfterlifeFaith
Al‑Firdaus, literally ‘the highest garden,’ is the supreme level of Paradise, a promise reserved for those who fear Allah, maintain faith, and perform righteous deeds with sincerity (al‑ikhlāṣ)....
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is God, the Best of Creators.
23:14
Faith
Allah’s declaration in 23:14 is a profound reminder that every human is a product of deliberate, intricate design. From the minute sperm‑drop to the fully formed adult, each stage—clot, lump,...
The Unavoidable Reminder: Embracing the Inevitability of Death
Then, after that, you will die.
23:15
AfterlifeFaith
This verse, situated in Surah Al‑Mu’minun after the detailed account of the creation of the human embryo, reminds us that life is a temporary stage between the eternal creation and the final...
The Inevitable Reawakening
Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be resurrected.
23:16
AfterlifeFaith
The verse from Surah Al‑Imran underscores the certainty of resurrection, a cornerstone of Islamic theology. Classical scholars such as Al‑Tabari and Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that every believer’s...
Echoing Noah: A Call to Pure Worship
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
23:23
— Nuh
Faith
The verse of Noah reminds us that true worship is exclusive: Allah alone is worthy of our devotion, and every other 'deity'—whether material, social, or spiritual—merely becomes a distraction from...
The Blueprint of Trust: Lessons from Noah's Ark
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
23:27
— Narrator
AfterlifeFaith
In 23:27, Allah commands Prophet Nuh to build an ark under divine observation, a concrete illustration of preparedness and trust. The verse reminds us that divine guidance is not passive; it is a...
The Divine Clock: Nations, Time, and Human Accountability
No nation can advance its time, nor can they postpone it.
23:43
AfterlifeFaith
This verse reminds us that Allah alone governs the rise and fall of nations and the course of human history. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al‑Ghazali interpret it as a testament to divine...
The Unification of Faith: One Religion, One Lord
This nation of yours is one nation, and I am your Lord, so fear Me.
23:52
Faith
Surah Al-Mu’minun’s closing verse reminds believers that the essence of Islam is a single, indivisible faith—one religion under one sovereign Lord. This unity is not merely a theological...
Guarding the Unity of the Faith
But they tore themselves into sects; each party happy with what they have.
23:53
Faith
The Qur’an repeatedly condemns sectarianism, urging unity: 23:53 warns that people ‘divide their religion into sects’. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali in *Ihya’ al‑Ulum al‑Diniyya* and Ibn Taymiyyah...
Guarding the Heart with the Fear of Allah
Those who, from awe of their Lord, are fearful.
23:57
Faith
The Qur’an’s mention of those who are ‘apprehensive from fear of their Lord’ (23:57) highlights the transformative power of ‘khawf’—a balanced awe that propels believers toward piety. Islamic...
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Diplomatic Wire
Children of Israel ↔ Firawn — oppression
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a people:
They said, “Are we to believe in two mortals like us, and their people are our slaves?”
Children of Israel ↔ Musa — vexation
23:49
And We gave Moses the Scripture, that they may be guided.
Isa ↔ Maryam — son_of
23:50
And We made Mary’s son and his mother a sign, and We sheltered them on high ground with security and flowing springs.
Allah ↔ Isa — sender-messenger
23:50
And We made Mary’s son and his mother a sign, and We sheltered them on high ground with security and flowing springs.
Allah ↔ Nuh — comprehensive_supplication
23:23
Nuh:
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
23:26
Nuh:
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
Allah ↔ Musa — command_mission
23:45
Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron, with Our signs and a clear authority.
23:49
And We gave Moses the Scripture, that they may be guided.
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Editorial
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The Quiet Anchor of Humility
The verse of Surah Al‑Imran reminds us that true prayer is not a mere ritual but a state of humility (khushuʿ) that aligns the heart with Allah’s presence. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali describe khushuʿ as a mental and spiritual concentration that removes ego and worldly preoccupations. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘The best of the prayers is the prayer of a believer, and the best of the believers are those who are humble in prayer.’ (Sahih Muslim). Humility in prayer invites the divine mercy that surrounds the believer, making the act of worship a living dialogue rather than a mechanical exercise. When we approach prayer with humility, we open the heart to the subtle whispers of the Qur’an, allowing its guidance to permeate our thoughts, actions, and ultimately our character.
23:2
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
In Islam, the term "inheritance" (nasab) extends beyond worldly property to the eternal rewards of the Hereafter. 23:10 reminds believers that those who attain Paradise are the rightful heirs of Allah’s bountiful gardens. This concept is rooted in the Qur’an’s repeated use of the word "nasib" and the Hadith where the Prophet ﷺ said, "The best of people are those who bring the most benefit to others." Scholars such as Imam Malik and Ibn Taymiyyah have emphasized that true inheritance requires a continuous chain of righteous deeds: steadfast prayer, honest charity, knowledge, and the cultivation of humility. The verse also signals a responsibility: just as earthly heirs must manage their inheritance wisely, so must believers manage their spiritual assets, ensuring they remain pure, generous, and purposeful. By viewing our faith as a legacy, we align our daily choices with the long‑term goal of eternal reward, making each act a step toward inheriting the Gardens of Paradise.
23:10
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
Al‑Firdaus, literally ‘the highest garden,’ is the supreme level of Paradise, a promise reserved for those who fear Allah, maintain faith, and perform righteous deeds with sincerity (al‑ikhlāṣ). The verse declares that those who inherit it ‘abide therein eternally,’ underscoring that this reward is not fleeting but perpetual. Classical scholars such as Al‑Tabari, Al‑Ghazālī, and Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that this inheritance is earned through a combination of faith (īmān), righteous action (ʿamal), and continuous remembrance (dhikr). The term ‘inherit’ (mukhalafat) implies that Allah bestows this reward as a divine gift, yet it is contingent upon the believer’s deliberate pursuit of righteousness. Thus, the verse serves both as an assurance and a challenge: it invites believers to actively cultivate the qualities—patience, gratitude, charity, and devotion—that lead to this eternal abode.
23:11
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Allah’s declaration in 23:14 is a profound reminder that every human is a product of deliberate, intricate design. From the minute sperm‑drop to the fully formed adult, each stage—clot, lump, bones, flesh—highlights the precision of the Creator, who is repeatedly called ‘the best of creators’ (Al‑Qur’an 23:14). This process underlines the principle of tawhid: all existence stems from a single, purposeful source. The verse also teaches humility; by recognizing the divine hand in our very anatomy, we are reminded of our inherent dignity and responsibility. Moreover, the stages mirror stages of spiritual growth—each development requires nurturing, care, and guidance, just as the body requires healthy habits. Thus, the passage invites believers to treat their bodies as sacred vessels, aligning physical well‑being with spiritual worship.
23:14
The Unavoidable Reminder: Embracing the Inevitability of Death
This verse, situated in Surah Al‑Mu’minun after the detailed account of the creation of the human embryo, reminds us that life is a temporary stage between the eternal creation and the final return to Allah. Islamic scholarship consistently interprets this as a call to recognize the *qadar* of death: a fixed, inevitable event that should shape our conduct. Ibn Taymiyyah writes that the knowledge of death is the foundation of *taqwa*, while Al‑Ghazali emphasizes that every action must be weighed against the certainty of the Hereafter. The hadith of the Prophet ﷺ—"The life of this world is but a season; whoever wants to enjoy it, let him enjoy it, and whoever wants to be prepared for the Hereafter, let him prepare for it"—complements the Qur’anic reminder by urging a balanced approach. Thus, this verse is not merely a statement of fate but a practical guide: it encourages us to live deliberately, to prioritize acts of worship, to mend our relationships, and to seek forgiveness, knowing that the opportunity to do so is finite. By internalizing the inevitability of death, we cultivate *tawakkul* (trust in Allah) and *ihsan* (excellence in worship), aligning our daily actions with the eternal purpose of creation.
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Reader Action
Daily Actions
Before each of your five prayers, consciously adopt a posture of humility by setting a brief intention: "O Allah, let my heart be humbled and my focus pure." 23:2
Commit one tangible act today that preserves or enhances your spiritual legacy for future generations. 23:10
Today, choose one action that reflects your aspiration to attain the eternal abode of Al‑Firdaus, and perform it with sincere intention. 23:11
Weekly Challenge
The Humble Prayer Journal: For seven days, after each of the five prayers, write a brief note (1‑2 sentences) describing how you felt humility during that prayer and any distractions you noticed. At the end of the week, review your notes, identify the prayer where humility was strongest, and plan one concrete action to deepen humility for that prayer (e.g., longer reflection, focusing on the meaning of each verse). 23:2
Duas
O Allah, grant me the humility of the believers in Your prayer, that my heart may be humble, my thoughts pure, and my worship sincere. Let my devotion be a reflection of Your mercy. 23:2
O Allah, make me a true inheritor of Your gardens. Grant me sincerity, perseverance, and the wisdom to act in ways that secure my place among those who will inherit Your blessings. Guide my heart to cherish the eternal inheritance rather than fleeting worldly gains. 23:10
Reflection
When did I let distractions or self‑importance infiltrate my prayer, and how did that affect the sincerity of my worship? How can I guard against this in future prayers?
When I consider my actions today, do I act as a steward of a future inheritance or merely as a consumer of the present? How does my mindset affect my ability to become a true inheritor of Paradise?
The Revelation Transcript
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Successful are the believers.
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Those who are humble in their prayers.
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Those who avoid nonsense.
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Those who work for charity.
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Those who safeguard their chastity.
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Except from their spouses, or their dependents—for then they are free from blame.
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But whoever seeks anything beyond that—these are the transgressors.
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Those who are faithful to their trusts and pledges.
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Those who safeguard their prayers.
10
These are the inheritors.
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Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
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We created man from an extract of clay.
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Then We made him a seed, in a secure repository.
14
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is God, the Best of Creators.
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Then, after that, you will die.
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Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be resurrected.
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We created above you seven pathways, and We are never heedless of the creation.
18
And We sent down water from the sky in proper quantity, and settled it in the ground, and We are Able to take it away.
19
With it We produce for you gardens of palms and vines, yielding abundant fruit for you to eat.
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And a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, producing oil, and seasoning for those who eat.
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And there is a lesson for you in livestock: We give you to drink from what is in their bellies, and you have many benefits in them, and from them you eat.
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And on them, and on the ships, you are transported.
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We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
[Nuh]
24
But the notables of his people, who disbelieved, said, “This is nothing but a human like you, who wants to gain superiority over you. Had God willed, He would have sent down angels. We never heard of this from our forefathers of old.
[The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people]
25
He is nothing but a man possessed. Just ignore him for a while.”
[The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people]
26
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
[Nuh]
27
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
28
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
[Allah]
29
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
[Allah]
30
Surely in that are signs. We are always testing.
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Then, after them, We established another generation.
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And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
[Allah]
33
But the dignitaries of his people, those who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, and We had indulged them in the present life, said, “This is nothing but a human like you; he eats what you eat, and he drinks what you drink.
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If you obey a human being like yourselves, then you will be losers.
[Allah]
35
Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones, you will be brought out?
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Farfetched, farfetched is what you are promised.
[Allah]
37
There is nothing but our life in this world. We die, and we live, and we are not resurrected.
38
He is nothing but a man, making up lies about God. We have no faith in him.”
[Muhammad]
39
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
[Muhammad]
40
He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”
[Allah]
41
Then the Blast struck them, justifiably, and We turned them into scum. So away with the wicked people.
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Then, after them, We raised other generations.
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No nation can advance its time, nor can they postpone it.
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Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time a messenger came to his community, they called him a liar. So We made them follow one another, and made them history. So away with a people who do not believe.
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Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron, with Our signs and a clear authority.
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To Pharaoh and his nobles, but they turned arrogant. They were oppressive people.
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They said, “Are we to believe in two mortals like us, and their people are our slaves?”
[a people]
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So they called them liars, and thus were among those destroyed.
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And We gave Moses the Scripture, that they may be guided.
50
And We made Mary’s son and his mother a sign, and We sheltered them on high ground with security and flowing springs.
51
O messengers, eat of the good things, and act with integrity. I am aware of what you do.
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This nation of yours is one nation, and I am your Lord, so fear Me.
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But they tore themselves into sects; each party happy with what they have.
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So leave them in their bewilderment until a time.
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Do they assume that, in furnishing them with wealth and children.
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We race to give them the good things? In fact, they have no idea.
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Those who, from awe of their Lord, are fearful.
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And those who believe in their Lord’s Verses.
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And those who associate no partners with their Lord.
60
And those who give what they give, while their hearts quake, knowing that to their Lord they will return.
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It is they who race towards goodness. It is they who will reach it first.
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We never burden any soul beyond its capacity. And with Us is a record that tells the truth, and they will not be wronged.
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But their hearts are puzzled because of this; and they have deeds that do not conform to this, which they continue to perpetrate.
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Until, when We seize the decadent among them with torment, they begin to groan.
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Do not groan today. You will receive no help from Us.
[Allah]
66
My Verses were recited to you, but you turned back on your heels.
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Arrogant towards it—talked nonsense about it—disregarded it.
[people]
68
Have they not pondered the Word? Or has there come to them what came not to their forefathers of old?
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Or is it that they did not recognize their messenger, so they are denying him?
70
Or do they say, “He is possessed?” In fact, he brought them the truth, but most of them hate the truth.
[people]
71
If the truth conformed to their desires, the heavens, the earth, and everyone in them would have gone to ruin. In fact, We have given them their message, but they keep avoiding their message.
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Or are you asking them for a payment? The revenue from your Lord is better, and He is the Best of providers.
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You are inviting them to a straight path.
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But those who do not believe in the Hereafter are swerving from the path.
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Even if We had mercy on them, and relieved their problems, they would still blindly persist in their defiance.
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We have already gripped them with suffering, but they did not surrender to their Lord, nor did they humble themselves.
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Until, when We have opened before them a gate of intense agony, at once they will despair.
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It is He who produced for you the hearing, and the eyesight, and the feelings. But little gratitude you show.
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And it is He who multiplied you on earth, and to Him you will be gathered.
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And it is He who gives life and brings death, and to Him is the alternation of night and day. Do you not understand?
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But they say the like of what the ancients said.
82
They say, “After we have died, and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?
[people]
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We were promised this before—we and our ancestors—these are nothing but legends of the ancients.”
[the ancients]
84
Say, “To whom does the earth belong, and everyone in it, if you happen to know?”
[the ancients]
85
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not reflect?”
[Allah]
86
Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”
[people]
87
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not become righteous?”
[people]
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Say, “In whose hand is the dominion of all things, and He protects and cannot be protected from, if you happen to know?”
[ye]
89
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Then are you bewitched?”
[ye]
90
In fact, We have given them the truth, and they are liars.
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God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe.
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The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate.
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Say, “My Lord, if You would show me what they are promised.
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My Lord, do not place me among the wicked people.”
[Thou]
95
We are surely Able to show you what We promise them.
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Repel evil by what is better. We are aware of what they describe.
97
And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the urgings of the devils.
[Allah]
98
And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they become present.”
[Allah]
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Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back.
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That I may do right in what I have neglected.” By no means! It is just a word that he utters. And behind them is a barrier, until the Day they are resurrected.
[Allah]
101
When the Horn is blown, no relations between them will exist on that Day, and they will not ask after one another.
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Those whose scales are heavy—those are the successful.
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But those whose scales are light—those are they who have lost their souls; in Hell they will dwell forever.
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The Fire lashes their faces, and therein they grimace.
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“Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them?”
[Thou]
106
They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness prevailed over us, and we were a people astray.
[Thou]
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Our Lord! Bring us out of this. If we ever returned, we would truly be evil.”
[ye]
108
He will say, “Be despised therein, and do not speak to Me.
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There was a group of My servants who would say, `Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us, and have mercy on us; You are the Best of the merciful.'
[ye]
110
But you made then a target of ridicule, until they made you forget My remembrance; and you used to laugh at them.
[Allah]
111
Today, I have rewarded them for their endurance. They are the ones who are the triumphant.”
112
He will say, “How many years did you remain on earth?”
113
They will say, “We remained a day, or part of a day; but ask those who keep count.”
[those who keep account]
114
He will say, “You remained only for a little while, if you only knew.
115
Did you think that We created you in vain, and that to Us you will not be returned?”
[those who keep account]
116
So Exalted is God, the Ruler, the Real. There is no god except He, the Lord of the Noble Throne.
117
Whoever invokes another god besides God—he has no proof thereof—his reckoning rests with his Lord. The disbelievers will not succeed.
118
And say, “My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of the merciful.”
[anyone]
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