Edition 40 of 114
Meccan Bureau
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Revelation. Reported. Truth.
غافر
Ghafir
— Ghafir
Anchored in Divine Authorship
Revelation originates from Allah, underscoring divine power and knowledge.
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Anchored in Divine Authorship
Revelation originates from Allah, underscoring divine power and knowledge.
The sending down of the Scripture is from God the Almighty, the Omniscient.
40:2
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahih
The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.
en.arberry
The sending down of the Book is from God the All-mighty, the All-knowing,
en.maududi
This Book is a revelation from Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing;
en.yusufali
The revelation of this Book is from Allah, Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge,-
en.pickthall
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower,
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Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice
Forgiver of sins, Accepter of repentance, Severe in punishment, Bountiful in bounty. There is no god but He. To Him is the ultimate return.
40:3
Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief
None argues against God’s revelations except those who disbelieve. So do not be impressed by their activities in the land.
40:4
Echoes of Falsehood: Learning from Noah’s People
Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every community plotted against their messenger, to capture him. And they argued with falsehood, to defeat...
40:5
Front Page
Anchored in Divine Authorship
Revelation originates from Allah, underscoring divine power and knowledge.
The sending down of the Scripture is from God the Almighty, the Omniscient.
40:2
Multiple Correspondents Corroborate
en.sahihThe revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.
en.arberryThe sending down of the Book is from God the All-mighty, the All-knowing,
en.maududiThis Book is a revelation from Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing;
en.yusufaliThe revelation of this Book is from Allah, Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge,-
en.pickthallThe revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower,
Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice
Forgiver of sins, Accepter of repentance, Severe in punishment, Bountiful in bounty. There is no god but He. To Him is the ultimate return.
40:3
Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief
None argues against God’s revelations except those who disbelieve. So do not be impressed by their activities in the land.
40:4
Echoes of Falsehood: Learning from Noah’s People
Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every community plotted against their messenger, to capture him. And they argued with falsehood, to defeat...
40:5
Breaking News
Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief
AngelsBelieversConfederatesDisbelieversMuhammadNuhPeople of Nuh
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None argues against God’s revelations except those who disbelieve. So do not be impressed by their activities in the land.
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Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every community plotted against their messenger, to capture him. And they argued with falsehood, to defeat with it the truth. But I seized them. What a punishment it was!
40:6
Thus the sentence of your Lord became realized against those who disbelieve, that they are to be inmates of the Fire.
40:7
Believers
Those who carry the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, and believe in Him, and ask for forgiveness for those who believe: “Our Lord, You have encompassed everything in mercy and knowledge; so forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and protect them from the agony of the Blaze.
40:8
And admit them, Our Lord, into the Gardens of Eternity, which You have promised them, and the righteous among their parents, and their spouses, and their offspring. You are indeed the Almighty, the Most Wise.
40:9
Disbelievers
And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.”
40:10
Disbelievers
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”
40:11
Disbelievers
They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”
40:12
Narrator
That is because when God alone was called upon, you disbelieved; but when others were associated with Him, you believed. Judgment rests with God the Sublime, the Majestic.
Those who carry the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, and believe in Him, and ask for forgiveness for those who believe: “Our Lord, You have encompassed everything in mercy and knowledge; so forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and protect them from the agony of the Blaze.
— Believers 40:7
And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.”
— Disbelievers 40:9
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”
— Disbelievers 40:10
They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”
— Disbelievers 40:11
That is because when God alone was called upon, you disbelieved; but when others were associated with Him, you believed. Judgment rests with God the Sublime, the Majestic.
— Narrator 40:12
The Courage of Sincere Invocation Amid Opposition
DisbelieversJibrilMankind
40:14
So call upon God, with sincere devotion to Him, even though the disbelievers resent it.
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Exalted in rank, Owner of the Throne. He conveys the Spirit, by His command, upon whomever He wills of His servants, to warn of the Day of Encounter.
40:16
a sorcerer telling lies
The Day when they will emerge, nothing about them will be concealed from God. “To whom does the sovereignty belong today?” “To God, the One, the Irresistible.”
The Day when they will emerge, nothing about them will be concealed from God. “To whom does the sovereignty belong today?” “To God, the One, the Irresistible.”
— a sorcerer telling lies 40:16
Moses: Messenger of Signs and Divine Authority
AngelsBeliever of Firawn's FamilyBelieversChildren of IsraelDisbelieversFirawnHamanMusaNuhPeople of AdPeople of NuhPeople of ThamudQarunYusuf
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We sent Moses with Our signs, and a clear authority.
40:24
a sorcerer telling lies
To Pharaoh, Hamaan, and Quaroon. But they said, “A lying sorcerer.”
40:25
a sorcerer telling lies
Then, when he came to them with the truth from Us, they said, “Kill the sons of those who have believed with him, and spare their daughters.” But the scheming of the unbelievers can only go astray.
40:26
Allah
Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him appeal to his Lord. I fear he may change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.”
40:27
Narrator
Moses said, “I have sought the protection of my Lord and your Lord, from every tyrant who does not believe in the Day of Account.”
40:28
A believing man from Pharaoh's family, who had concealed his faith, said, “Are you going to kill a man for saying, `My Lord is God,’ and he has brought you clear proofs from your Lord? If he is a liar, his lying will rebound upon him; but if he is truthful, then some of what he promises you will befall you. God does not guide the extravagant imposter.
40:29
Pharaoh
O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.”
40:30
The one who had believed said, “O my people, I fear for you the like of the day of the confederates.
40:31
Like the fate of the people of Noah, and Aad, and Thamood, and those after them. God wants no injustice for the servants.
40:32
No defender
O my people, I fear for you the Day of Calling Out.
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The Day when you will turn and flee, having no defender against God. Whomever God misguides has no guide.”
40:34
No defender
Joseph had come to you with clear revelations, but you continued to doubt what he came to you with. Until, when he perished, you said, “God will never send a messenger after him.” Thus God leads astray the outrageous skeptic.
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Allah
Those who argue against God’s revelations, without any proof having come to them—a heinous sin in the sight of God, and of those who believe. Thus God seals the heart of every proud bully.
40:36
And Pharaoh said, “O Hamaan, build me a tower, that I may reach the pathways.
40:37
Allah
The pathways of the heavens, so that I may glance at the God of Moses; though I think he is lying.” Thus Pharaoh’s evil deeds were made to appear good to him, and he was averted from the path. Pharaoh's guile was only in defeat.
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Narrator
The one who had believed said, “O my people, follow me, and I will guide you to the path of rectitude.”
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“O my people, the life of this world is nothing but fleeting enjoyment, but the Hereafter is the Home of Permanence.
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ye
Whoever commits a sin will be repaid only with its like. But whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, and is a believer—these will enter Paradise, where they will be provided for without account.
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O my people, how is it that I call you to salvation, and you call me to the Fire?
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ye
You call me to reject God, and to associate with Him what I have no knowledge of, while I call you to the Mighty Forgiver.
40:43
ye
Without a doubt, what you call me to has no say in this world, or in the Hereafter; and our turning back is to God; and the transgressors are the inmates of the Fire.
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Allah
You will remember what I am telling you, so I commit my case to God. God is Observant of the servants.”
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So God protected him from the evils of their scheming, while a terrible torment besieged Pharaoh’s clan.
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Narrator
The Fire. They will be exposed to it morning and evening. And on the Day the Hour takes place: “Admit the clan of Pharaoh to the most intense agony.”
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As they quarrel in the Fire, the weak will say to those who were arrogant, “We were followers of yours; will you then spare us a portion of the Fire?”
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Narrator
Those who were arrogant will say, “We are all in it; God has judged between the servants.”
40:49
Those in the Fire
And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, “Call to your Lord to lessen our suffering for one day.”
40:50
Those in the Fire
They will say, “Did not your messengers come to you with clear signs?” They will say, “Yes.” They will say, “Then pray, but the prayers of the disbelievers will always be in vain.”
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Most surely We will support Our messengers and those who believe, in this life, and on the Day the witnesses arise.
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The Day when their excuses will not profit the wrongdoers, and the curse will be upon them, and they will have the Home of Misery.
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We gave Moses guidance, and made the Children of Israel inherit the Scripture.
To Pharaoh, Hamaan, and Quaroon. But they said, “A lying sorcerer.”
— a sorcerer telling lies 40:24
Then, when he came to them with the truth from Us, they said, “Kill the sons of those who have believed with him, and spare their daughters.” But the scheming of the unbelievers can only go astray.
— a sorcerer telling lies 40:25
Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him appeal to his Lord. I fear he may change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.”
— Allah 40:26
Moses said, “I have sought the protection of my Lord and your Lord, from every tyrant who does not believe in the Day of Account.”
— Narrator 40:27
O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.”
— Pharaoh 40:29
O my people, I fear for you the Day of Calling Out.
— No defender 40:32
Joseph had come to you with clear revelations, but you continued to doubt what he came to you with. Until, when he perished, you said, “God will never send a messenger after him.” Thus God leads astray the outrageous skeptic.
— No defender 40:34
Those who argue against God’s revelations, without any proof having come to them—a heinous sin in the sight of God, and of those who believe. Thus God seals the heart of every proud bully.
— Allah 40:35
The pathways of the heavens, so that I may glance at the God of Moses; though I think he is lying.” Thus Pharaoh’s evil deeds were made to appear good to him, and he was averted from the path. Pharaoh's guile was only in defeat.
— Allah 40:37
The one who had believed said, “O my people, follow me, and I will guide you to the path of rectitude.”
— Narrator 40:38
Whoever commits a sin will be repaid only with its like. But whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, and is a believer—these will enter Paradise, where they will be provided for without account.
— ye 40:40
You call me to reject God, and to associate with Him what I have no knowledge of, while I call you to the Mighty Forgiver.
— ye 40:42
Without a doubt, what you call me to has no say in this world, or in the Hereafter; and our turning back is to God; and the transgressors are the inmates of the Fire.
— ye 40:43
You will remember what I am telling you, so I commit my case to God. God is Observant of the servants.”
— Allah 40:44
The Fire. They will be exposed to it morning and evening. And on the Day the Hour takes place: “Admit the clan of Pharaoh to the most intense agony.”
— Narrator 40:46
Those who were arrogant will say, “We are all in it; God has judged between the servants.”
— Narrator 40:48
And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, “Call to your Lord to lessen our suffering for one day.”
— Those in the Fire 40:49
They will say, “Did not your messengers come to you with clear signs?” They will say, “Yes.” They will say, “Then pray, but the prayers of the disbelievers will always be in vain.”
— Those in the Fire 40:50
The Promise, Patience, and Praise: A Daily Compass
DisbelieversMuhammad
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So be patient. The promise of God is true. And ask forgiveness for your sin, and proclaim the praise of your Lord evening and morning.
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Those who dispute regarding God’s revelations without any authority having come to them—there is nothing in their hearts but the feeling of greatness, which they will never attain. So seek refuge in God; for He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.
Beyond Vision: The True Measure of Faith
BelieversDisbelieversMankind
40:58
Not equal are the blind and the seeing. Nor are those who believe and work righteousness equal to the sinners. How little you reflect.
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Indeed, the Hour is coming; there is no doubt about it; but most people do not believe.
40:60
Allah
Your Lord has said, “Pray to Me, and I will respond to you. But those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell forcibly.”
40:61
It is God Who made the night for you, that you may rest therein; and the day allowing sight. God is gracious towards the people, but most people do not give thanks.
Your Lord has said, “Pray to Me, and I will respond to you. But those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell forcibly.”
— Allah 40:60
The Divine Voice: Life, Death, and the Power of "Be"
DisbelieversMuhammadProphets
40:68
Allah
It is He who gives life and death; and when He decides on a thing, He just says to it, “Be,” and it comes to be.
40:69
Have you not observed those who dispute regarding God's revelations, how they have deviated?
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Those who call the Book a lie, and what We sent Our messengers with—they will surely know.
40:71
When the yokes are around their necks, and they will be dragged by the chains.
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Into the boiling water, then in the Fire they will be consumed.
40:73
Allah
Then it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to deify?
40:74
Us
Instead of God?” They will say, “They have abandoned us. In fact, we were praying to nothing before.” Thus God sends the disbelievers astray.
40:75
That is because you used to rejoice on earth in other than the truth, and because you used to behave with vanity.
40:76
Us
Enter the gates of Hell, to remain therein forever. What a terrible dwelling for the arrogant.
40:77
So be patient. The promise of God is true. Whether We show you some of what We have promised them, or take you to Us, to Us they will be returned.
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We sent messengers before you. Some of them We told you about, and some We did not tell you about. No messenger can bring a miracle except by leave of God. Then, when the command of God is issued, fair judgment will be passed, and there and then the seekers of vanity will lose.
It is He who gives life and death; and when He decides on a thing, He just says to it, “Be,” and it comes to be.
— Allah 40:68
Then it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to deify?
— Allah 40:73
Instead of God?” They will say, “They have abandoned us. In fact, we were praying to nothing before.” Thus God sends the disbelievers astray.
— Us 40:74
Enter the gates of Hell, to remain therein forever. What a terrible dwelling for the arrogant.
— Us 40:76
From Witnessed Punishment to Unshakable Monotheism
Disbelievers
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Unknown
Then, when they witnessed Our might, they said, “We believe in God alone, and we reject what we used to associate with Him.”
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But their faith could not help them once they witnessed Our might. This has been God’s way of dealing with His servants. And there and then the disbelievers lost.
Then, when they witnessed Our might, they said, “We believe in God alone, and we reject what we used to associate with Him.”
— Unknown 40:84
Divine Address
Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him appeal to his Lord. I fear he may change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.”
40:26
Pharaoh’s fear is not a fear of God but a fear of loss of power and of social order. In the Qur’an, fear of corruption (khalaqa or ta’ab) often masks a deeper insecurity. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir e
Those who argue against God’s revelations, without any proof having come to them—a heinous sin in the sight of God, and of those who believe. Thus God seals the heart of every proud bully.
40:35
The verse warns that those who dispute the signs of Allah without a proper authority—be it the Qur’an, the Sunnah, or authentic knowledge—will be met with great hatred in the sight of Allah and the be
The pathways of the heavens, so that I may glance at the God of Moses; though I think he is lying.” Thus Pharaoh’s evil deeds were made to appear good to him, and he was averted from the path. Pharaoh's guile was only in defeat.
40:37
Pharaoh’s arrogance is a textbook case of *kufr al‑fahim*—self‑confident disbelief. Ibn Kathir explains that Pharaoh’s conviction that Moses was a liar stemmed from his inflated sense of power, leadin
You will remember what I am telling you, so I commit my case to God. God is Observant of the servants.”
40:44
The verse reminds us that Allah’s sight extends beyond the visible; He sees the hidden intentions and the unspoken thoughts of every servant. By entrusting our affairs to Him, we practice tawakkul—rel
Your Lord has said, “Pray to Me, and I will respond to you. But those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell forcibly.”
40:60
The verse in Surah 40 is a covenant of reciprocity: Allah invites us to call upon Him, assuring that His response is inevitable. The phrase "Call upon Me" is not a mere ritual but a profound act of ta
Say, “I was prohibited from worshiping those you invoke besides God, now that clear revelations have come to me from my Lord; and I was commanded to submit to the Lord of the Worlds.”
40:66
In 40:66 the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is commanded to declare the prohibition of worshipping anyone other than Allah once the clear proofs have arrived. This verse is a culmination of the
It is He who gives life and death; and when He decides on a thing, He just says to it, “Be,” and it comes to be.
40:68
This verse encapsulates the principle of divine decree (taqdeer) that all existence springs from Allah’s utterance. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that nothing can occur without His permissi
Then it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to deify?
40:73
Shirk, the association of partners with Allah, is the gravest of sins in Islam, as repeatedly warned in the Qur’an (e.g., 4:48, 5:73). Verse 40:73 serves as a stark reminder that on the Day of Judgmen
Instead of God?” They will say, “They have abandoned us. In fact, we were praying to nothing before.” Thus God sends the disbelievers astray.
40:74
Tawhid—Allah’s absolute oneness—is the cornerstone of faith. Verse 40:74 reminds us that those who divert their worship to anything else, whether an idol, a worldly symbol, or even a misguided idea, a
Enter the gates of Hell, to remain therein forever. What a terrible dwelling for the arrogant.
40:76
Arrogance (kibr) is the most feared sin in Islam, as highlighted in the Qur’an and the Hadith. In 40:76, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns that the arrogant will dwell eternally in the wretched abode of He
The Opposition Desk
Disbelievers
“And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.””
40:9
Guardians of Mercy: Shielding the Faithful
Cross-refs: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
Disbelievers
“Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.””
40:10
When Hatred Turns Inward: The Mirror of Divine Grief
Cross-refs: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
Disbelievers
“They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?””
40:11
The Paradox of Double Life: Finding Hope in Allah's Mercy
Cross-refs: 1, Ayah 6, 2:6, 2:7
Pharaoh
“O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.””
40:29
The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance
Cross-refs: 2:65, 2:76, 2:87
Allah vs Firawn
— punishment
40:45
Character Dossier
Allah
spiritual entity
Total mentions: 4187
In sura: 59
Dominant need: Transcendence
People of Nuh
rejected and punished
1 verses
Firawn
punishment
1 verses
Jibril
divine command
1 verses
Believer of Firawn's Family
divine salvation
2 verses
First: Sura 1
· Last: Sura 114
· 112 suras
Disbelievers
group
Total mentions: 1145
In sura: 26
Dominant need: Transcendence
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”
40:10
They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”
40:11
Angels
execution of punishment
1 verses
First: Sura 1
· Last: Sura 113
· 94 suras
Believer of Firawn's Family
historical figure
Total mentions: 16
In sura: 16
Dominant need: Transcendence
Musa
defense of
1 verses
Firawn
counter guidance
3 verses
Allah
divine salvation
2 verses
First: Sura 40
· Last: Sura 40
· 1 suras
Total characters in this sura: 20
Witness Testimony
Allah
spiritual entity
(8 statements)
Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him appeal to his Lord. I fear he may change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.”
40:26
Those who argue against God’s revelations, without any proof having come to them—a heinous sin in the sight of God, and of those who believe. Thus God seals the heart of every proud bully.
40:35
The pathways of the heavens, so that I may glance at the God of Moses; though I think he is lying.” Thus Pharaoh’s evil deeds were made to appear good to him, and he was averted from the path. Pharaoh's guile was only in defeat.
40:37
You will remember what I am telling you, so I commit my case to God. God is Observant of the servants.”
40:44
Your Lord has said, “Pray to Me, and I will respond to you. But those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell forcibly.”
40:60
Say, “I was prohibited from worshiping those you invoke besides God, now that clear revelations have come to me from my Lord; and I was commanded to submit to the Lord of the Worlds.”
40:66
It is He who gives life and death; and when He decides on a thing, He just says to it, “Be,” and it comes to be.
40:68
Then it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to deify?
40:73
Disbelievers
group
(3 statements)
And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.”
40:9
Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”
40:10
They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”
40:11
a sorcerer telling lies
(3 statements)
The Day when they will emerge, nothing about them will be concealed from God. “To whom does the sovereignty belong today?” “To God, the One, the Irresistible.”
40:16
To Pharaoh, Hamaan, and Quaroon. But they said, “A lying sorcerer.”
40:24
Then, when he came to them with the truth from Us, they said, “Kill the sons of those who have believed with him, and spare their daughters.” But the scheming of the unbelievers can only go astray.
40:25
ye
(3 statements)
Whoever commits a sin will be repaid only with its like. But whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, and is a believer—these will enter Paradise, where they will be provided for without account.
40:40
You call me to reject God, and to associate with Him what I have no knowledge of, while I call you to the Mighty Forgiver.
40:42
Without a doubt, what you call me to has no say in this world, or in the Hereafter; and our turning back is to God; and the transgressors are the inmates of the Fire.
40:43
No defender
(2 statements)
O my people, I fear for you the Day of Calling Out.
40:32
Joseph had come to you with clear revelations, but you continued to doubt what he came to you with. Until, when he perished, you said, “God will never send a messenger after him.” Thus God leads astray the outrageous skeptic.
40:34
Those in the Fire
(2 statements)
And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, “Call to your Lord to lessen our suffering for one day.”
40:49
They will say, “Did not your messengers come to you with clear signs?” They will say, “Yes.” They will say, “Then pray, but the prayers of the disbelievers will always be in vain.”
40:50
Us
(2 statements)
Instead of God?” They will say, “They have abandoned us. In fact, we were praying to nothing before.” Thus God sends the disbelievers astray.
40:74
Enter the gates of Hell, to remain therein forever. What a terrible dwelling for the arrogant.
40:76
Believers
group
(1 statements)
Those who carry the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, and believe in Him, and ask for forgiveness for those who believe: “Our Lord, You have encompassed everything in mercy and knowledge; so forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and protect them from the agony of the Blaze.
40:7
Pharaoh
(1 statements)
O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.”
40:29
25 total quotes from 9 speakers
The Consequence Column
Disbelievers
“And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.””
40:9
Guardians of Mercy: Shielding the Faithful
Disbelievers
“Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.””
40:10
When Hatred Turns Inward: The Mirror of Divine Grief
Disbelievers
“They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?””
40:11
The Paradox of Double Life: Finding Hope in Allah's Mercy
Pharaoh
“O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.””
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The Pharaoh’s False Sovereignty: A Call to Humble Reliance
Allah
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Diplomatic Wire
Children of Israel ↔ Musa — vexation
40:53
We gave Moses guidance, and made the Children of Israel inherit the Scripture.
Angels ↔ Believers — protection
40:7
Believers:
Those who carry the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, and believe in Him, and ask for forgiveness for those who believe: “Our Lord, You have encompassed everything in mercy and knowledge; so forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and protect them from the agony of the Blaze.
Allah ↔ People of Nuh — rejected_and_punished
40:5
Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every community plotted against their messenger, to capture him. And they argued with falsehood, to defeat with it the truth. But I seized them. What a punishment it was!
Allah ↔ Firawn — punishment
40:45
So God protected him from the evils of their scheming, while a terrible torment besieged Pharaoh’s clan.
Angels ↔ Disbelievers — execution_of_punishment
40:49
Those in the Fire:
And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, “Call to your Lord to lessen our suffering for one day.”
Believers ↔ Firawn — genocidal_command
40:25
a sorcerer telling lies:
Then, when he came to them with the truth from Us, they said, “Kill the sons of those who have believed with him, and spare their daughters.” But the scheming of the unbelievers can only go astray.
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Editorial
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Anchored in Divine Authorship
This verse, situated in Surah Ash‑Shura, confirms that the Qur’an is not a human creation but the literal word of Allah, the Mighty (Al‑Qawiyy) and the All‑Knowing (Al‑Alim). Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al‑Tabari interpret it as a proof of divine authorship, countering the skeptics who questioned its origin. The attributes emphasise that the Qur’an is a manifestation of God’s power and knowledge—its linguistic miracle and consistency across 114 surahs testify to this. By recognising that the guidance comes from Allah, we align our intentions with His will, avoiding the trap of self‑confidence in our interpretations. The verse also underscores the Qur’an’s role as a source of knowledge (Ilm) and a means of empowerment (Qawiyy) for believers, encouraging us to seek its lessons with humility and trust.
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Walking in the Balance of Mercy and Justice
The verse of 40:3 encapsulates the paradoxical yet harmonious nature of Allah’s attributes—His boundless mercy and stern justice. Islamic scholarship, from Ibn Kathir’s tafsir to Al‑Ghazali’s *Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al‑Dīn*, emphasizes that repentance (*tawbah*) is a bridge between human imperfection and divine forgiveness. Yet this bridge is not a license for indifference; the Qur’an repeatedly warns that the severe punishment (*ʿazab*) serves as a deterrent against negligence. The concept of *ḥukm* (divine judgment) and *ʿafw* (forgiveness) are inseparable; one cannot truly grasp mercy without recognizing the weight of justice. Therefore, a believer’s life should oscillate between earnest repentance and proactive accountability, ensuring that the heart remains receptive to forgiveness while the mind remains vigilant against transgression. This duality shapes the ethical framework of a Muslim, urging continuous self‑purification coupled with sincere action toward rectification.
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Guarding Against the Echoes of Disbelief
The verse warns that those who deny Allah’s signs will argue loudly, but their arguments lack substance. In Qur’anic discourse, the ‘signs’ (ayat) are tangible evidence of divine power—creation, miracles, prophetic consistency. Scholars such as Ibn al‑Qayyim emphasize that the true test of belief is the internal conviction that these signs are irrefutable. When we are swayed by vocal dissenters, we risk replacing objective evidence with subjective opinion. The verse urges vigilance: recognize the rhetoric of disbelief, remember the Qur’anic proof, and anchor ourselves in the immutable reality of Allah’s signs, thereby safeguarding our faith from manipulation.
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Echoes of Falsehood: Learning from Noah’s People
The Qur’an repeatedly reminds us that the people of Noah, the Quraysh, the Romans, and countless others were trapped by falsehoods that sought to undermine the truth of God’s message. The pattern is clear: when a nation devises a plot to discredit the messenger, the consequence is divine punishment. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah and Al‑Ghazali emphasize that truth (al‑ḥaq) is the foundation of faith; any deviation leads to spiritual erosion. In the modern context, misinformation spreads faster than ever, yet the principle remains unchanged: we must actively seek and affirm truth, lest we join the ranks of those who “seized” their messenger and suffered Allah’s penalty. By internalizing this lesson, we protect our hearts and communities from the corrosive effects of falsehood.
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The Final Verdict: Belief or Companionship
This verse underscores the certainty of divine decree (qadar) that disbelief inevitably leads to companionship with the Fire. The Quran repeatedly reminds believers that the words of Allah are irrevocable, as seen in verses such as 2:216 and 5:119. The concept of ‘companions of the Fire’ (ashab al-nar) is not a metaphor but a reality affirmed by hadith, where the Prophet ﷺ warned that disbelief is a permanent state unless rectified. Islamic scholarship teaches that faith (iman) is the decisive factor that transforms one’s destiny; without it, even the most righteous deeds become futile. Thus, this verse calls for active belief, continual learning, and sincere repentance to avoid the irreversible decree of disbelief.
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40:2 Anchored in Divine Authorship
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Reader Action
Daily Actions
Before each act of reading or recitation, pause to affirm the Quran's divine origin and let its authority guide your intent. 40:2
Whenever you notice a mistake or a lapse in conduct today, pause, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and commit to a concrete corrective action before moving on. 40:3
Each time a doubtful claim arises, pause, identify the sign, and immediately recall its Qur’anic validation before reacting. 40:4
Weekly Challenge
The Divine Authorship Journal: For seven days, after Fajr, write the verse you read, note one action you intend to take that day influenced by its divine origin, and at the day’s end reflect on whether acknowledging Allah’s authorship altered your choice. Measure progress by counting how many times you consciously invoked this reminder before making a decision. 40:2
Duas
O Allah, I acknowledge that Your Book is from You, the Mighty and Knowing. Grant me the humility to accept its guidance, the courage to act upon it, and the wisdom to share its light with others. 40:2
O Allah, You are the Most Forgiving of sins and the Most Merciful in accepting repentance, yet You are severe in punishment. Grant me the humility to seek Your forgiveness, the courage to act justly, and the trust that I am in Your hands. Guide me to the straight path and help me balance Your mercy with Your justice. 40:3
Reflection
When I read the Qur’an, how often do I attribute its guidance to my own understanding versus acknowledging its divine source? Does this shift change my decisions?
Do I lean too heavily on Allah’s mercy, ignoring the gravity of His justice, or do I fear His punishment without fully trusting His forgiveness? How does this tension influence my daily decisions and interactions?
The Revelation Transcript
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Ha, Meem.
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The sending down of the Scripture is from God the Almighty, the Omniscient.
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Forgiver of sins, Accepter of repentance, Severe in punishment, Bountiful in bounty. There is no god but He. To Him is the ultimate return.
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None argues against God’s revelations except those who disbelieve. So do not be impressed by their activities in the land.
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Before them the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did the confederates after them. Every community plotted against their messenger, to capture him. And they argued with falsehood, to defeat with it the truth. But I seized them. What a punishment it was!
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Thus the sentence of your Lord became realized against those who disbelieve, that they are to be inmates of the Fire.
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Those who carry the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with praise, and believe in Him, and ask for forgiveness for those who believe: “Our Lord, You have encompassed everything in mercy and knowledge; so forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and protect them from the agony of the Blaze.
[Believers]
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And admit them, Our Lord, into the Gardens of Eternity, which You have promised them, and the righteous among their parents, and their spouses, and their offspring. You are indeed the Almighty, the Most Wise.
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And shield them from the evil deeds. Whomever You shield from the evil deeds, on that Day, You have had mercy on him. That is the supreme achievement.”
[Disbelievers]
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Those who disbelieved will be addressed, “The loathing of God is greater than your loathing of yourselves—for you were invited to the faith, but you refused.”
[Disbelievers]
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They will say, “Our Lord, you made us die twice, and twice you gave us life. Now we acknowledge our sins. Is there any way out?”
[Disbelievers]
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That is because when God alone was called upon, you disbelieved; but when others were associated with Him, you believed. Judgment rests with God the Sublime, the Majestic.
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It is He who shows you His wonders, and sends down sustenance from the sky for you. But none pays heed except the repentant.
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So call upon God, with sincere devotion to Him, even though the disbelievers resent it.
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Exalted in rank, Owner of the Throne. He conveys the Spirit, by His command, upon whomever He wills of His servants, to warn of the Day of Encounter.
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The Day when they will emerge, nothing about them will be concealed from God. “To whom does the sovereignty belong today?” “To God, the One, the Irresistible.”
[a sorcerer telling lies]
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On that Day, every soul will be recompensed for what it had earned. There will be no injustice on that Day. God is quick to settle accounts.
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And warn them of the Day of Imminence, when the hearts are at the throats, choking them. The evildoers will have no intimate friend, and no intercessor to be obeyed.
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He knows the deceptions of the eyes, and what the hearts conceal.
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God judges with justice, while those whom they invoke besides Him cannot judge with anything. It is God who is the Hearing, the Seeing.
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Have they not travelled through the earth, and seen the consequences for those before them? They were stronger than them, and they left more impact on earth. But God seized them for their sins, and they had no defender against God.
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That is because their messengers used to come to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so God seized them. He is Strong, Severe in retribution.
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We sent Moses with Our signs, and a clear authority.
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To Pharaoh, Hamaan, and Quaroon. But they said, “A lying sorcerer.”
[a sorcerer telling lies]
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Then, when he came to them with the truth from Us, they said, “Kill the sons of those who have believed with him, and spare their daughters.” But the scheming of the unbelievers can only go astray.
[a sorcerer telling lies]
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Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him appeal to his Lord. I fear he may change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.”
[Allah]
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Moses said, “I have sought the protection of my Lord and your Lord, from every tyrant who does not believe in the Day of Account.”
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A believing man from Pharaoh's family, who had concealed his faith, said, “Are you going to kill a man for saying, `My Lord is God,’ and he has brought you clear proofs from your Lord? If he is a liar, his lying will rebound upon him; but if he is truthful, then some of what he promises you will befall you. God does not guide the extravagant imposter.
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O my people! Yours is the dominion today, supreme in the land; but who will help us against God’s might, should it fall upon us?” Pharaoh said, “I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the path of prudence.”
[Pharaoh]
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The one who had believed said, “O my people, I fear for you the like of the day of the confederates.
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Like the fate of the people of Noah, and Aad, and Thamood, and those after them. God wants no injustice for the servants.
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O my people, I fear for you the Day of Calling Out.
[No defender]
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The Day when you will turn and flee, having no defender against God. Whomever God misguides has no guide.”
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Joseph had come to you with clear revelations, but you continued to doubt what he came to you with. Until, when he perished, you said, “God will never send a messenger after him.” Thus God leads astray the outrageous skeptic.
[No defender]
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Those who argue against God’s revelations, without any proof having come to them—a heinous sin in the sight of God, and of those who believe. Thus God seals the heart of every proud bully.
[Allah]
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And Pharaoh said, “O Hamaan, build me a tower, that I may reach the pathways.
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The pathways of the heavens, so that I may glance at the God of Moses; though I think he is lying.” Thus Pharaoh’s evil deeds were made to appear good to him, and he was averted from the path. Pharaoh's guile was only in defeat.
[Allah]
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The one who had believed said, “O my people, follow me, and I will guide you to the path of rectitude.”
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“O my people, the life of this world is nothing but fleeting enjoyment, but the Hereafter is the Home of Permanence.
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Whoever commits a sin will be repaid only with its like. But whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, and is a believer—these will enter Paradise, where they will be provided for without account.
[ye]
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O my people, how is it that I call you to salvation, and you call me to the Fire?
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You call me to reject God, and to associate with Him what I have no knowledge of, while I call you to the Mighty Forgiver.
[ye]
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Without a doubt, what you call me to has no say in this world, or in the Hereafter; and our turning back is to God; and the transgressors are the inmates of the Fire.
[ye]
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You will remember what I am telling you, so I commit my case to God. God is Observant of the servants.”
[Allah]
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So God protected him from the evils of their scheming, while a terrible torment besieged Pharaoh’s clan.
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The Fire. They will be exposed to it morning and evening. And on the Day the Hour takes place: “Admit the clan of Pharaoh to the most intense agony.”
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As they quarrel in the Fire, the weak will say to those who were arrogant, “We were followers of yours; will you then spare us a portion of the Fire?”
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Those who were arrogant will say, “We are all in it; God has judged between the servants.”
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And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, “Call to your Lord to lessen our suffering for one day.”
[Those in the Fire]
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They will say, “Did not your messengers come to you with clear signs?” They will say, “Yes.” They will say, “Then pray, but the prayers of the disbelievers will always be in vain.”
[Those in the Fire]
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Most surely We will support Our messengers and those who believe, in this life, and on the Day the witnesses arise.
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The Day when their excuses will not profit the wrongdoers, and the curse will be upon them, and they will have the Home of Misery.
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We gave Moses guidance, and made the Children of Israel inherit the Scripture.
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A guide and a reminder for those endowed with reason.
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So be patient. The promise of God is true. And ask forgiveness for your sin, and proclaim the praise of your Lord evening and morning.
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Those who dispute regarding God’s revelations without any authority having come to them—there is nothing in their hearts but the feeling of greatness, which they will never attain. So seek refuge in God; for He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.
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Certainly the creation of the heavens and the earth is greater than the creation of humanity, but most people do not know.
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Not equal are the blind and the seeing. Nor are those who believe and work righteousness equal to the sinners. How little you reflect.
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Indeed, the Hour is coming; there is no doubt about it; but most people do not believe.
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Your Lord has said, “Pray to Me, and I will respond to you. But those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell forcibly.”
[Allah]
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It is God Who made the night for you, that you may rest therein; and the day allowing sight. God is gracious towards the people, but most people do not give thanks.
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Such is God, your Lord, Creator of all things. There is no god except Him; so how could you turn away?
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Thus are turned away those who dispute the signs of God.
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It is God who made the earth a habitat for you, and the sky a structure. And He designed you, and designed you well; and He provided you with the good things. Such is God, your Lord; so Blessed is God, Lord of the Worlds.
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He is the Living One. There is no god except He. So pray to Him, devoting your religion to Him. Praise be to God, the Lord of the Worlds.
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Say, “I was prohibited from worshiping those you invoke besides God, now that clear revelations have come to me from my Lord; and I was commanded to submit to the Lord of the Worlds.”
[Allah]
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It is He who created you from dust, then from a seed, then from an embryo, then He brings you out as an infant, then He lets you reach your maturity, then you become elderly—although some of you die sooner—so that you may reach a predetermined age, so that you may understand.
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It is He who gives life and death; and when He decides on a thing, He just says to it, “Be,” and it comes to be.
[Allah]
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Have you not observed those who dispute regarding God's revelations, how they have deviated?
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Those who call the Book a lie, and what We sent Our messengers with—they will surely know.
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When the yokes are around their necks, and they will be dragged by the chains.
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Into the boiling water, then in the Fire they will be consumed.
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Then it will be said to them, “Where are those you used to deify?
[Allah]
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Instead of God?” They will say, “They have abandoned us. In fact, we were praying to nothing before.” Thus God sends the disbelievers astray.
[Us]
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That is because you used to rejoice on earth in other than the truth, and because you used to behave with vanity.
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Enter the gates of Hell, to remain therein forever. What a terrible dwelling for the arrogant.
[Us]
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So be patient. The promise of God is true. Whether We show you some of what We have promised them, or take you to Us, to Us they will be returned.
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We sent messengers before you. Some of them We told you about, and some We did not tell you about. No messenger can bring a miracle except by leave of God. Then, when the command of God is issued, fair judgment will be passed, and there and then the seekers of vanity will lose.
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God is He who created the domestic animals for you—some for you to ride, and some you eat.
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And in them you have other benefits as well, and through them you satisfy your needs. And on them, and on the ships, you are transported.
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And He shows you His signs. So which of God’s signs will you deny?
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Have they not journeyed through the land, and seen the outcome for those before them? They were more numerous than they, and had greater power and influence in the land. But what they had achieved availed them nothing.
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When their messengers came to them with clear proofs, they rejoiced in the knowledge they had, and the very things they used to ridicule besieged them.
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Then, when they witnessed Our might, they said, “We believe in God alone, and we reject what we used to associate with Him.”
[Unknown]
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But their faith could not help them once they witnessed Our might. This has been God’s way of dealing with His servants. And there and then the disbelievers lost.
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