The Story

But if they do not accept what you say, then know that (they do not have any logic); they merely follow their lusts. And who can be more astray than the one who follows his desire, abandoning the guidance from Allah? Surely, Allah does not guide the wrongdoers.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Do you go for false gods besides Allah, inventing a false allegation?


The Angels

And the blind and the seeing cannot be alike;


The Table Spread

In that (the Torah) We had prescribed for them: a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, and a tooth for a tooth, and in the case of injuries (too) there is a requital. But the person who (forgoes) this (requital) by way of charity, this will serve as an atonement for his (sins). And he who does not judge (and rule) in compliance with the commandments sent down by Allah, it is they who are the transgressors.


The Heights

And remember your Lord in your heart with humility and tearful submissiveness and fear and repentance and also by calling in low tones. (Persevere with His remembrance) morning and evening and be not of the neglectful.


The Night

But the most pious one shall be saved from this (Fire),


Women

O mankind! (The most vital, perfect, clear and) conclusive evidence has reached you from your (Ever-Glorious and Most Exalted) Lord (in the form of the Holy Being of the Prophet Muhammad [Blessings and peace be upon him]). And (besides) We have (also) sent down to you the brightening and radiant light (in the shape of the Holy Qur’an).


The Beneficent

So which of your Lord’s blessings will you both deny?


Women

But those who have believed and persistently did pious acts, We shall soon admit them to Gardens with rivers flowing beneath. They will reside in them for ever. This is Allah’s true promise, and who can be more truthful in Word than Allah?


Mary

And recite the account of Ibrahim (Abraham) in the Book (the Holy Qur’an). Surely, he was a Prophet blessed with truthfulness.


Divorce

Allah (alone) has created seven heavens and (brought about seven strata layer upon layer also whilst creating) the earth like them. And the command (i.e., phenomenon of coordination in the system of nature) continues to operate amongst them so that you may know that Allah has absolute power over everything, and that Allah has encompassed everything with His Knowledge (i.e., when scientific explorations will culminate, you will then perceive the glory of Allah’s power and His All-Encompassing knowledge as to how He has described the realities of His creation centuries before).


The Pen

And indeed, when the disbelievers listen to the Qur’an, it seems as if they wish to damage you with their (jealously evil) looks and say: ‘He is insane.’


Tâ Hâ

He is the One Who made the earth habitable for you and provided therein paths for you (to travel) and sent down water from the sky. Then by means of that (water) We bring forth (from the earth) pairs of various kinds of vegetation.


Winter or Qureysh

They were acclimatized to the summer and winter (commercial) trips.


Ornaments of Gold

And never did We show them any sign but (that) it used to be far greater than the resembling sign preceding it. And (eventually) We seized them (many a time) with the torment so that they might desist (from the evil course they followed).


Women

O believers! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and those (men of truth) who hold command amongst you. Then if you disagree amongst yourselves over any issue, refer it to Allah and the Messenger ([blessings and peace be upon him] for final judgment), if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is best (for you) and best for the end result.


The Troops

He created the heavens and the earth with a decreed celestial order and planning. He causes the night to overlap the day and the day to overlap the night. And He is the One Who has subjected the sun and the moon (to a system). Each (star and planet) rotates in its orbit till an appointed time. Beware! He is the One Who is All-Dominant (over the entire system), the Most Forgiving.


Joseph

And certainly, the reward of the Hereafter is of greater value for those who believe and tread the path of Godwariness.


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

It is they whose good works We accept and overlook their omissions. (It is) they (who) are the people of Paradise. This is the true promise which is being made to them.


The Family of 'Imrân

They cannot do you any harm beyond offending; and if they fight you, they will turn their backs upon you; then they will not be helped (as well).


The Congregation

He is the One Who sent a (Glorious) Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) amongst the illiterate people from amongst themselves who recites to them His Revelations and cleanses and purifies them (outwardly and inwardly) and teaches them the Book and wisdom. Indeed, they were in open error before (his most welcome arrival).


The Prophets

And (call to mind the account of) Ayyub (Job) when he called out to his Lord: ‘Misery has laid a hand on me, and You are the Most Merciful of all the merciful.’


The Believer

Today every soul will be rewarded for what it has earned. There will be no injustice Today. Surely, Allah is Swift in taking an account.


The Heights

And he swore to both of them, saying: ‘I am indeed of your well-wishers.’


Tâ Hâ

Verily, I am Allah. There is no God other than Me. So always worship Me, and establish Prayer for the sake of My remembrance.


Repentance

Whether or not you seek forgiveness for these (wicked and arrogant hypocrites who dare scoff at Your Eminence), if you implore forgiveness for them seventy times (out of your natural compassion and your benevolent practice of forgiving and forbearing), even then Allah will not forgive them at all because they have rejected Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and Allah does not guide the rebels.


Spoils of War

And when the disbelievers were engaged in hatching conspiracies against you to captivate you or slay you or banish you (from the country on the one side), they were plotting intrigues, and (on the other) Allah was planning His strategy (to thwart their intrigues). And Allah is the Best of the secret planners.


Yâ Sîn

Except for Our mercy and (this) provision is for an appointed term.


The Cow

And their Prophet said to them: ‘The sign of his kingdom (to be Allah’s bestowal) is that a box, carried by angels, shall come to you from your Lord, containing things for the tranquillity of heart, and some sacred relics left behind by the children of Musa and Harun (Moses and Aaron). Surely, there is a great sign in it for you if you are believers.’


They are deaf, dumb and blind. So they will not return (to the right path).


The Children of Israel

Then after this, We said to the Children of Israel: ‘Settle in this land. Then, when the promise of the Hereafter comes to pass, We shall take you all mustered together.’


Women

Allah does not like anyone’s foul words being voiced loud (publicly and openly) except by one who has been a victim of oppression (he is allowed to expose the cruelty of the oppressor), and Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


The Family of 'Imrân

At the same place, Zakariyya (Zacharias) supplicated his Lord. He submitted: ‘O my Lord, bless me, out of Your Grace, with a virtuous and pure offspring. Surely, You alone hear the supplication.’


The Cave

Bring me large blocks of iron.’ So, when he levelled (that iron wall) between the two (mountain) tops, he said: ‘(Now) blow (it after putting it on fire).’ So, when he turned that (iron) into a fire (by successive blowing), he said: ‘(Now) bring me molten copper to pour on it.’


The Story

Musa (Moses) submitted: ‘O Lord, I killed one of them, so I fear they would kill me.


The Romans

And the Day when the Last Hour is established, the evildoers will swear they did not stay (in the world) for more than an hour. They used to turn back (from truth) in the same manner (in the world as well).


The Disbelievers

Nor will you (ever) worship (the Lord) Whom I worship.


The Private Apartments

O believers! If some wicked person brings you any news, inquire thoroughly into its truth (lest) you should cause (undue) harm to a people unknowingly, and later feel regret for what you have done.


The Mount

And if they see a fragment of the sky falling (on them, even then) they will say: ‘It is a layered (thick) cloud.’


Spoils of War

This is (one favour and bestowal), and (the other is that) Allah does weaken the plots and deceitful strategies of the disbelievers.


The Story

(Allah) said: ‘We shall strengthen your arm with your brother and shall create for both of you dread and dominance (in the hearts of the people and in the impact of your endeavours). So they will not be able to reach you (to do harm) because of Our signs. You two and your followers will triumph and prevail.’


The Daybreak

And (in particular) from the evil of the murky night when (its) darkness prevails,


The Mansions of the Stars

And Allah encompasses (them) from all sides.


The Prophets

If the disbelievers knew the time when they will not be able to keep off the Fire (of Hell) from their faces and their backs, nor will they be helped (then they would not call out to hasten the torment).


The Family of 'Imrân

They are the ones whom people said: ‘The adversaries have gathered (in great number) against you, so fear them.’ But this (information) further enhanced their faith and they proclaimed: ‘Allah is Sufficient for us and what an excellent Guardian He is!’


O believers! If you obey any section of the People of the Book, they will turn you back to disbelief after you have (embraced) faith.


Abraham

O my Lord! These (idols) have led many people astray. So whoever follows me will belong to me, and whoever disobeys me, then indeed You are Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Event

And surely, you have learnt (the reality of) the first creation. Then why do you not accept advice?


Defrauding

And no one else denies it except every defiant and sinner.


Women

O believers! Do not consider (hostile) disbelievers as (your) reliable supporters instead of believers. Do you wish to set a manifest evidence for Allah against you (through friendship with the hostile disbelievers)?


The Cave

And, (O listener,) if you (look) at them, you will deem them awake, whereas they are asleep. And We keep changing their sides to the right and to the left (after regular intervals), and their dog is sitting on (their) threshold sprawling both its forelegs. Had you glanced at them (secretly), you would have run away, turning your back on them, and your heart would have been filled with their terror.


Women

Beware! You are those who pleaded on their behalf in the life of this world, but who will contend with Allah on their behalf (even) on the Day of Resurrection, or who will be their advocate (on that Day too)?


The Sovereignty

Well, is there anyone that can muster an army to help you against the Most Kind Lord? The disbelievers are merely (snared) in deception.


The Thunder

He sends down water from the sky and the valleys flow according to their (respective) capacity. Then the floodwater carries the scum raised to the surface. And the items that are heated in the fire for making ornaments or other articles also have foam that comes up the same way. Thus Allah illustrates examples of the truth and falsehood. So, (whether produced by water or by fire,) the foam or scum passes away useless, but what is beneficial to the people endures in the earth. That is how Allah illustrates examples.


He amongst you who talks in a low voice, and the other who talks in a loud voice, and he who is hidden in (the darkness of) the night, and he who moves about in the day(light), all are alike (to Him).


The Star

And he does not speak out of his (own) desire.


The Cow

It is they who follow guidance from their Lord, and it is they who shall achieve real success.


Muhammad

That is because Allah is the Protector and Helper of those who believe, and for sure the disbelievers do not have any protector and helper.


Mary

Have you not seen that We have sent satans upon the disbelievers? They keep rousing them (against Islam) all the time.


The Beneficent

So which of your Lord’s blessings will you both deny?


The Spider

And indeed We sent Nuh (Noah) to his people. He lived amongst them for a millennium less fifty years. Then the Great Flood seized them whilst they were wrongdoers.


The Cow

(O Esteemed Beloved!) We have certainly sent you with the truth as a Bearer of good news and as a Warner. And you will not be asked about the inmates of Hell.


Mary

This is an account of the mercy of your Lord (bestowed) upon His (chosen) servant Zakariyya (Zacharias),


Cattle

Or (lest) you should say: ‘Had the Book been sent down to us, we would certainly have been better guided than they are.’ So, now has come to you from your Lord the clear proof and guidance and mercy. Then who can be more unjust than he who treats the Revelations of Allah as lies and evades them? Soon shall We inflict an evil torment upon those who evade Our Revelations because they used to turn away (from the signs of Allah).


The Moon

So they said: ‘Are we to follow a human being who is one of us? Then we shall certainly run into error and insanity.


The Story

Say: ‘Just tell me this (as well): If Allah prolongs the day over you till the Day of Resurrection, (then) what god is there besides Allah who will bring you night in which you may take rest? Do you not see?’


The Cloaked One

This (Qur’an) is nothing (else) but the words of a human being.’


The Moon

(The people of) Thamud also rejected the Warning Messengers.


The Dawn

And (how was) Pharaoh (dealt with), who wielded large armies (and used to punish victims with stakes)?


The Cave

(Khidr) said: ‘Did I not tell you that you would never be able to keep patience in my company?’


The Table Spread

O believers! Allah will certainly test you by means of (some) game animals your hands and your lances can reach so that Allah makes him identifiable who fears Him in secret. Then whoever transgresses (even) after that, for him is a painful chastisement.


The Rising of the Dead

So when We complete its recitation (by the tongue of Jibril [Gabriel]), then follow that recitation.


Rivalry in Worldly Increase

(Consequent on your greed) you will surely see Hell.


Women

And what loss would they have suffered, if they had believed in Allah and the Last Day, and spent (in His way) of what Allah had given them? And Allah is Well Aware of them (i.e., their state of affairs).


The Table Spread

O People of the Book! Indeed, Our (Last) Prophet has come to you (at the juncture) when (the chain of) Messengers’ succession is breaking off, and he expounds to you (Our commands and injunctions) with ample clarity, (because) you may (by way of excuse) say: ‘There has come to us no Bearer of good news or a Warner.’ (Now this excuse of yours has also lost ground because) undoubtedly, (the Final) Bearer of glad tidings and Warner has come to you, and Allah has absolute power over everything.


Mary

Say: ‘The Most Kind (Lord also) grants respite in age and luxury to the one who is lost in error until, when they see what they have been promised—the torment or the Day of Rising—then they will come to know him who is worse in respect of dwelling and (also) weaker in respect of troops.’


The Rising of the Dead

Beholding (the enchanting radiance and beauty of) their Lord (unveiled).


Mary

And man says: ‘Shall I be soon brought forth alive when I die?’


The Believer

And when they will fall out with one another in Hell, the weak will say to those who used to show arrogance (in the world): ‘We were your followers, so can you remove from us (even) a portion of the Fire of Hell?’


Women

And whoever commits sin is only bringing (its consequent misery) to his own soul and Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.


The Clans

And neither a believing man nor a believing woman has (this) right that, when Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) have given judgment (or a command) about an affair, they should exercise their own choice in (doing or not doing that) work of theirs. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) certainly loses his way into open error.


The Beneficent

They will move about in that (Hell) and in the boiling hot water.


Al-Hijr

And surely We have bestowed upon you the seven oft-recited Verses (i.e., Chapter al-Fatiha) and the Glorious Qur’an.


Yâ Sîn

And they say: ‘When will this promise (of the Last Hour) be fulfilled if you are truthful?’


The Poets

And extend your (merciful, kind and supporting) hand to those believers who follow you.


The Children of Israel

And whoever longs for the Hereafter and toils for it befittingly and he is a believer (as well), it is they whose struggle will earn recognition.


The Thunder

Allah is He Who has raised the heavens aloft (in space) without pillars (as) you see; then He established His authority on the Throne (encompassing the entire universe befitting His glory) and fettered the sun and the moon to a system, each moving (in its respective orbit to complete its rotation) during its appointed term. He alone devises strategies for the total system (of the entire universe), and vividly manifests (all the) signs (or the laws of nature) so that you may develop firm faith in appearing before your Lord.


Mary

And mention in the Book the account of Idris. Verily, he was a Prophet possessing the truth.


Cattle

Verily, Allah alone causes the seed-grain and the fruit-stone to burst forth and sprout. He brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living. Such is Allah (the Glorious); then where do you stray away?


The Prophets

If (even) a minor calamity from your Lord is to really touch them, they will surely say: ‘Woe to us. Certainly, we were the unjust.’


The Troops

Well! He whose breast Allah has opened for Islam is (stationed) in the light from his Lord. (But on the contrary) those whose hearts are hardened for (being deprived of the bounty of) Allah’s remembrance are destined to ruin. It is they who are in open error.


The Family of 'Imrân

O our Lord! We have believed in the Book which You have sent down, and we have become the followers of this Messenger. So register us amongst those who bear witness (to the truth).’


The Believer

Those who practised arrogance will say: ‘We all are doomed in the same Hell; surely, Allah has given His final judgment amongst the servants.’


The Overthrowing

And when (the Fire of) Hell will be burnt ablaze,


Women

(O Beloved!) Indeed, We have sent Revelation to you as We sent it to Nuh (Noah) and (other) Messengers after him; and We also sent Revelation to Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma‘il (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Ya‘qub (Jacob) and (his) children, and ‘Isa (Jesus), Ayyub (Job), Yunus (Jonah), Harun (Aaron) and Sulayman (Solomon); and We conferred the Zabur (the Book of Psalms) upon Dawud (David).


The Cave

This very Hell is their reward because they kept disbelieving and mocking My signs and My Messengers.


Joseph

He said: ‘This idea indeed makes me sad that you take him along, and I am (also) afraid (of this idea) that some wolf may devour him, whilst you are careless of his (safeguard).’


The Ant

I will certainly award him severe punishment (for being absent without leave), or will certainly slaughter him, or he will bring me a sound plea (of being not guilty).’


The City

Does he think that no one has seen him (making this extravagant spending)?


Cattle

Those who associate partners with Allah will soon say: ‘Had Allah so willed, neither we nor our fathers would have committed polytheism; nor would we have declared anything forbidden (without authority).’ In like manner, the people before them also belied until they tasted Our torment. Say: ‘Do you have any (authentic) knowledge which you may bring forth for us? (If so, then present it).’ You (abandoning knowledge of certitude) follow only assumptions and speculations and tell sheer lies (based on guesswork).’


The Spider

And surely, We tried (also) those who were before them. Allah will certainly show up (through trial) those who are truthful (in claiming beliefs), and shall make the liars (as well) stand out.


Sâd

Allah said: ‘So get out from here (for the sin of insolence against the Prophet). Surely, you are rejected.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Surely, he was of Our servants with (perfect faith).


The Ascending Stairways

On that Day the sky will become like molten copper,


The Heights

Then after them a characterless people who inherited the Book succeeded (them). These (successors) take (as bribe) the wealth and riches of this base (world) and say: ‘Soon shall we be forgiven,’ whilst if more of similar riches come to them, they will take that too. Was the promise of the Book (of Allah) not taken from them that they would not say of Allah (anything) but the truth? And they had read (all) that was (written) in it. And the abode of the Hereafter is of greater value for those who adopt Godwariness. Do you not understand?


The Troops

And I was (also) commanded to become the first Muslim of all (His creation).


Victory

(This) is Allah’s pattern that has been established through time, and you will never find any change in the Laws of Allah.


The Bee

This is true and established that Allah knows all that they hide and all that they show. Surely, He does not like the defiers and arrogant.


Repentance

They will reside therein forever. Surely, with Allah is the mighty reward.


The Criterion

And He is the One Who made the day and the night rotate after each other for him who desires to contemplate or intends to be grateful. (There is direction and guidance in these creative powers.)


Cattle

No vision can grasp His Sight, but He has encompassed all vision and eyesight. And He is the All-Penetrating Viewer, All-Aware.


The Family of 'Imrân

The first House ever constructed for mankind (to worship Allah) is indeed the one in Mecca, teeming with blessings and (the centre of) guidance for the whole world.


The Pen

So, (O Esteemed Beloved,) leave Me (to exact revenge) from the one who rejects this Revelation. Now We shall take them (towards disaster) so gradually that they will not perceive it.


The Heights

And of those whom We have created there is (also) a section (of people) who direct others towards the truth, and alongside that make judgments based on justice.


Those Who Drag Forth

And Hell will be made manifest to everyone who can see.


That Day, hearts (of the people) will pound with agony and terror.


Women

And (forbidden to you are also) women having husbands except those (prisoners of war) who come into your legal possession. Allah has prescribed for you (these prohibitions). And (all women) other than these are made lawful for you, so that you may wish them for marriage by means of your money (i.e., dower), maintaining chastity and not in pursuit of satisfying lust. Then those of them from whom you have received benefit in exchange for that (money), pay them their fixed dowers. And there is no sin on you pertaining to the money on which you mutually agree after fixing the dower. Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.


Qâf

Allah will say: ‘Do not dispute in My presence whilst I have already sent you the warning (of punishment).


The Sovereignty

Say: ‘(Allah) is He Who created you and provided you with ears and eyes and hearts. Yet you give thanks but little.’


Mutual Disillusion

No suffering afflicts (anyone) except by the command of Allah. And he who believes in Allah, He guides his heart and Allah knows best everything.


The Cave

Musa (Moses) said: ‘If I ask you about anything after this, then do not keep me with you. Indeed, in my opinion, you have reached the limit to excuse.’


The Ranks

He is the One Who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the Din (Religion) of truth so that He may make it dominate and prevail over all other religions, even though the idolaters may hate it much.


Spoils of War

And he who turns his back on them that day, except he who is maneuvering in the fight, or he who wants to join one of his own troops (for support), certainly he returns with the wrath of Allah and Hell is his abode and that is (the most) evil abode.


The Cloaked One

And (gave) him sons remaining present (before him),


Al-Hijr

And We informed Lut (Lot) of this judgment through Revelation that the root of these people would be cut off the moment it dawns.


The Enshrouded One

And continue remembering the Name of your Lord, devoted completely to Him alone (in your heart and soul), broken away from everyone else.


The Clear Proof

The disbelievers from amongst the People of the Book and the idolaters would not desist (from disbelief) until clear proof came to them.


Time or Man

We fear from our Lord the Day which will make (the faces) look very dark (and) ugly.’


The Spider

And (remember) Lut (Lot) when he said to his people: ‘Surely, you commit the worst indecency. None of the nations in the whole world has ever committed this (indecency) before you.


Crouching

And it will be said (to them): ‘Today We forget you as you forgot your Meeting on this Day. And Hell is your abode and there will be no helper for you.


Saba

So We paid them back for their disbelief and ingratitude. And We award (such) punishment to none except the highly ungrateful.


The Story

And We revealed to the heart of the mother of Musa (Moses): ‘Suckle him on, but when you fear (for his life), put him afloat into the river, and be not afraid (of this situation) nor grieve. Surely, We shall bring him back to you, and shall make him one of Our Messengers.’


Those Who Set The Ranks

Then those (residents of Paradise) will turn to one another and mutually inquire (about their well-being).


Repentance

Nor can (anyway be scoffed or blamed) those who presented themselves to your service (with the purpose) that you may arrange for them mounts (for fighting, because they did not possess any means of conveyance). So you said: ‘I (also) do not find any (additional means) to mount you on.’ Then (with your permission) they returned in such a state that their eyes were streaming with tears in grief (of being deprived of fighting in the cause of Allah: Alas!) They did not have (much) wealth, which they could spend (and manage to take part in the sacred fight).


The Heights

And towards Madyan (We sent) their (kinship) brother Shu‘ayb. He said: ‘O my people, always worship Allah; you have no God except He. Indeed, there has come to you from your Lord a clear sign. So give full measure and weight, and do not decrease whilst giving people their things, nor create mischief in the land after reformation (of the living conditions). This is better for you if you believe (in the divine message).


Mary

And each one of them has to appear before His presence alone on the Day of Resurrection.


Cattle

And, (O mankind,) there is no moving (animal) on the earth nor a bird that flies on its two wings but (such) that they are species like you (umamun amthalu-kum—in several traits). We have not omitted anything (which is not given symbolic or elaborate details) in the Book. Then all (the people) will be gathered before their Lord.


The Family of 'Imrân

And amongst the People of the Book there are a type that if you trust him with a heap of wealth, he will return it to you. And some amongst them are such that if you trust him with one dinar (a gold coin), he will not return it to you unless you keep standing over him. That is because they say: ‘There is no blame on us in the matter of the illiterate.’ And they fabricate a lie against Allah and they know it themselves (as well).


The Winnowing Winds

Surely the promise (of the Hereafter) being made to you is absolutely true.


The Family of 'Imrân

And (they) are such people that if they commit some immoral act or wrong themselves, they remember Allah, then seek forgiveness for their sins. And who forgives sins except Allah? And they do not deliberately persist in the sinful acts which they committed.


The Poets

And verily, we all are (also) alert and vigilant.’


The Story

And my brother Harun (Aaron) is more communicative and eloquent in speech than I, so send him with me as a helper that he may bear me out. And I (also) fear that they will reject me.’


The Family of 'Imrân

(O Beloved!) Say: ‘If you love Allah, follow me. Allah will then take you as (His) beloved, and forgive you your sins for you, and Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.’


Those Who Drag Forth

Then, whilst (the universe) attains (to its acme through evolution), there will befall the great all-encompassing calamity (the Hour of Resurrection).


The Heights

But those who deny Our Revelations, We shall soon lead them gradually towards catastrophe in such an imperceptible manner that they will not even notice it.


The Pen

(The one who) greatly hinders pious works and is a miser, rebellious transgressor (and) toughened sinner,


The Believers

(It will be said to them:) ‘Were My Revelations not repeatedly recited to you, and then you used to belie them?’


Jonah

And (the idolaters) worship, apart from Allah, those (idols) which can neither harm nor benefit them, and (in justification of their false worship) they say: ‘These (idols) are our intercessors with Allah.’ Say: ‘Do you seek to inform Allah of the (fabricated) presumption (of intercession by idols) whose (existence) He is not aware of either in the heavens or in the earth (i.e., intercession with Him by any idol is not in His knowledge)? Holy is He, and far Exalted above those whom they set up as (His) peers.’


The Cloaked One

And We have appointed only angels as guards of Hell. And We have fixed their number only as a trial for the disbelievers so that the People of the Book may believe with certitude (that the Qur’an and the Prophethood of Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him] is a truth because the same number was given in their scriptures as well), and that the faith of the believers may further be strengthened (with this confirmation), and that the People of the Book and the believers may not doubt (its veracity), and that those having a disease (of hypocrisy) in their hearts and the disbelievers may say: ‘What does Allah intend by this example (of number)?’ In this way, Allah holds astray whom He wills, and guides aright whom He wills (with the same stroke). And no one knows the armies of your Lord except Him. And this (description of Hell is nothing else) but an admonition to mankind.


The Believer

And the blind and the seeing cannot be equal. So (in the same way) those who believe and do righteous works and the evildoers cannot be (alike). You accept direction and guidance but little.


The Emissaries

(O deniers of the truth!) Eat and enjoy yourselves for a short while. No doubt, you are the evildoers.


Tâ Hâ

And surely, We graciously favoured you once (earlier as well),


The Tidings

(For them) there will be gardens and grapes,


The Heights

And if you call them towards guidance, they cannot (even) hear. And you see these (idols are sculptured in such a way) as if they were looking at you, whereas they do not see (anything).


The Beneficent

And whoever fears standing before his Lord (for meeting), for him are two Gardens.


The Poets

He has helped you with cattle and children,


Banning

And when the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) secretly disclosed a matter to one of his wives, but when she mentioned it and Allah made it known to the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), then the Prophet reminded her of some part of it and overlooked (to inform) the rest of it. Then when the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) informed her of it (that she had disclosed that secret), she said: ‘Who has told you of that?’ The Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) said: ‘The All-Knowing, All-Aware (Lord) has told me.’


The Reality

And (all) the heavenly bodies will split apart and this universe will come to comprise (black) holes (by means of a force which coordinates and keeps the system going).*


Exile

(O believers!) The palm-trees that you cut down or left standing upon their roots (during the siege of Banu Nadir tribe—it) was done by Allah’s command so that He might humiliate and disgrace the disobedient.


Yâ Sîn

And it is all the same for them whether you warn or do not warn them, they will not believe.


The Family of 'Imrân

And if you are slain in the cause of Allah or die, Allah’s forgiveness and mercy is far better than that (wealth) which you accumulate.


The Ant

And they say: ‘(Tell us) when this promise (of the Last Day) will come true if you are truthful.’


Abraham

Alif, Lam, Ra. (Only Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him] know the real meaning.) It is a (glorious) Book which We have revealed to you so that you may bring mankind out of the darkness (of disbelief) to the light (of faith. And moreover) by the command of their Lord, (lead them) to the path of the Almighty, the Praiseworthy—


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And We delivered those who believed and performed acts of piety (and self-protection).


Those Who Set The Ranks

But (now) they have rejected this (Qur’an). So they will soon come to know (their end).


The Reality

And as for him who will be given his record in his left hand, he will say: ‘Would that I had not been given my record!


The Believers

And We do not strain any soul but commensurate with its capacity, and with Us is the record (of deeds) which will speak the truth, and they will not be wronged.


Ornaments of Gold

And let not Satan hinder you (from this way) at all. No doubt he is your open enemy.


The Romans

And when suffering afflicts people, they call upon their Lord turning towards Him, but when He delights them with the taste of mercy from Him, then some of them straight away start setting up partners with their Lord,


Repentance

They took their priests and monks for lords besides Allah and (also) the Messiah, the son of Maryam (Mary), whilst in truth they had not been given (any) command except to worship (only) the One God besides Whom there is no God. Holy is He, far above those that they associate with Him as partners.


Jonah

And Allah establishes the truth by His Words, even though the evildoers continue to dislike it.’


The Event

Have you sent it down from the cloud, or are We its Sender?


The Romans

So see the effects of Allah’s mercy how He gives life to the earth after its death! Surely, He will bring the dead back to life (in the same way) and He is All-Powerful over everything.


Spoils of War

So eat of the lawful and wholesome spoils of war you have obtained and keep fearing Allah. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Cattle

And He has dominance over His servants, and He sends to you (angels as) guardians until when death approaches any of you, (then the angels) We send take his soul and they do not err (or default).


The Story

And Musa (Moses) said: ‘My Lord knows best the one who has brought guidance from Him, and (also) the one for whom the House of the Hereafter will be the (best) end. Surely, the wrongdoers will not prosper.’


Sâd

They will say: ‘O our Lord, the one who brought for us this (disbelief or torment), increase his torment in Hell twofold.’


Mary

O Yahya (John)! Hold fast to (Our) Book (the Torah). And We granted him wisdom and vision (i.e., Prophethood) whilst yet a child,


Qâf

Is it that when we are dead and have become dust (then we shall become alive again)? This return is far (from understanding and perception).’


The Elephant

Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with those who had elephants?


Light

We have indeed sent down clear and enlightening Revelations (through which) Allah guides whom He wills to the straight path.


The City

Fire will be enclosed upon them (covering from all sides).


Women

Have you not seen the people who show themselves off as pure? Nay, Allah is the One Who purifies whom He pleases, and they will not be wronged even equal to a thread.


The Cow

And because of your oaths, do not use (the Name of) Allah as an excuse for refraining from doing good (to the people), becoming Godfearing and making peace amongst people. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


The Poets

The dwellers of al-Ayka (i.e., the People of the Wood also) rejected the Messengers,


Mary

And how many a people have We destroyed before them who were better off (than these) in worldly assets and pomp and show!


Time or Man

(These privileged servants of Allah are those) who fulfil their vows and keep fearing that Day whose severity spreads afar.


Those Who Set The Ranks

And verily, Our command has been put into effect in respect of the servants whom We sent (i.e., the Messengers),


The Cave

(Dhu al-Qarnayn) said: ‘This is mercy from my Lord. But when my Lord’s promise (of the Last Hour) comes (near), He will (demolish this wall and) level it with the ground (i.e., it will be reduced to dust particles). And the promise of my Lord is bound to come true.’


The Disbelievers

I do not worship those (idols) that you worship.


The Spider

And in like manner, We revealed the Book to you. And those (knowers of the truth) whom We had given the Book (already) believe in this (Book). And of these (inhabitants of Mecca too) there are those who believe in it. And none but the disbelievers deny Our Revelations.


The Criterion

And We explained examples to each one (of them for direction and guidance,) but (when they did not refrain from rebellion,) We wiped them off completely.


And (then) We shall turn to the deeds they (presumably) did (in life) and shall make them scattered dust particles.


The Poets

And verily, your Lord alone is Almighty, Ever-Merciful.


The Event

And shall our ancestors too (be given life)?’


The Star

Adjacent to that is the Eternal Paradise—Janna al-Ma’wa,


The Cloaked One

Let again (Allah’s) curse be on him! How he plotted!


Jonah

(O listener!) If you have even a little doubt about this (Book), which We have revealed to you (through Our Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]), then inquire (about its authenticity) of those who have been reading the Book (of Allah) before you. The truth has no doubt come to you from your Lord, so be not at all of those who doubt.


The Ant

And when the time to execute Our command (of torment) against them comes, We shall bring out for them from the earth a beast who will converse with them because people do not have certitude in Our signs.


And surely, your Lord is Gracious to the people but most of them do not give thanks.


The Morning Hours

(O Beloved!) Did He not find you an orphan, and then provided you (a dignifying and graceful) abode? Or Did He not find you (compassionate) and provided (in your person) a shelter for orphans?


The Cow

O people! Worship your Lord, Who created you and (also) those who were before you, so that you become Godwary.


Women

The hypocrites will surely be in the lowest depth of Hell, and you will never find for them any helper.


The Spider

And these are the examples We explain for the people (to understand), and none understands them except those who have knowledge.


The Cow

And believe in (the Book) that I have revealed (to My Messenger Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]), whilst it confirms (originally) that which you possess. And do not be the first to deny it, nor trade My Revelations for a small (worldly) price. And fear Me alone.


The Tidings

Have We not made the earth a place to stay for (life) and to earn living and deeds?


The Cow

Then Satan shook them from that place, and removed them from the (blissful) location where they were. And (eventually) We ordained: ‘Go down (and live in the earth); you will remain enemies to each other, and now in the earth you have been destined a dwelling place and sustenance for a fixed time.’


The Romans

So set your (radiant) face to the straight Din (Religion) before that Day comes from Allah which will not avert (at all). On that Day people will separate from one another.


The Story

Say: ‘Just answer: If Allah prolongs the night over you till the Day of Resurrection, (then) what god is there besides Allah who will bring you light? Do you not hear (these words)?’


The Enshrouded One

Surely, your Lord knows that you stand (for prayer sometimes) about two-thirds of the night and (sometimes) half the night and (sometimes) a third of the night, and (also) a party of those who are with you (join in standing up for Prayer). And Allah is the One Who keeps the true measure (of increasing or decreasing) the night and the day. He knows that you just do not have the power to encompass it so He granted you forgiveness (by reducing the toil). So recite the Qur’an as much as is easy for you. He knows that (some of) you will be ill and (some) others will be travelling in the land to look for Allah’s bounty and (still some) others will be fighting in the way of Allah. So recite as much as is easy for you. And establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) and lend Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you will send forward for yourselves, you will find it in the presence of Allah much better and in reward still greater. And keep seeking forgiveness from Allah. Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And the Day when the enemies of Allah will be gathered and driven to Hell, they will be impeded (i.e., shepherded) and driven (forcefully),


The Family of 'Imrân

(O Beloved!) He is the One Who has revealed to you (this) Book with truth. (It) confirms (all those Books) that were revealed before it. And He is the One Who has revealed the Torah and the Injil (the Gospel).


Cattle

This (sending of the Messengers) was because your Lord would not destroy the towns due to injustice whilst the people living there were (absolutely) unaware (of the teachings of the truth, i.e., no one made them acquainted with the truth).


Those Who Set The Ranks

And We preserved his virtuous remembrance (i.e., praise) amongst the succeeding generations.


Women

And with regard to adopting the Din (Religion), who can be better than the one who submits his whole being entirely to Allah, whilst he also holds spiritual excellence, and persistently follows the Din (Religion) of Ibrahim (Abraham)—a devotee (to Allah and) upright? And Allah had taken Ibrahim (Abraham) for a sincere and intimate friend. (So, he also becomes Allah’s friend by virtue of his spiritual affiliation to Ibrahim [Abraham].)


The Disbelievers

And I shall never worship those (idols) that you worship.


The Poets

(Salih) said: ‘(That sign) is this she-camel. A time for water is (appointed) for her, and on an appointed day is your turn for water.


The Believers

But whoever desires someone beyond these (lawful women), it is they who are transgressors (and disobedient).


The Heights

And if a party amongst you have believed in that (Din [Religion]) which I have been sent with, and some other party have not believed in it, then, (O believers,) have patience till Allah judges between us, and He is the Best of judges.


Joseph

Ya‘qub (Jacob) said: ‘(It is not so.) In fact, your (ill-commanding) selves have made this affair attractive for you. Now (only) patience is the finest (option). It is likely that Allah brings to me all of them. He is indeed All-Knowing, Most Wise.’


Time or Man

Reclining in it against cushions on raised couches, they will find there neither intense cold nor heat.


Ornaments of Gold

And how many a Messenger We sent amongst the preceding communities!


The Prophets

And I do not know (on my own) that this (delaying of the torment and the respite given to you) may perhaps be a trial for you, and the intention may be to provide (you) a benefit till a fixed time.’


The Cow

(O listener!) The truth is from your Lord. So, never be of those who doubt.


Joseph

Surely, there are (many) signs (in the parable of) Yusuf (Joseph) and his brothers for those who are inquisitive.


The Cave

It occurred the same way. And We have encompassed with Our knowledge whatever he had.


The Children of Israel

And measure in full whenever you measure out (anything), and (when you weigh anything) weigh with a straight balance. This (honesty) is better, and much better with regard to its consequence (as well).


The Pen

They wish that you should become (needlessly) flexible (in the matter of the Din [Religion]). Then they too would show flexibility.


The Event

And obstinately persisted in great sin (of denying Allah and setting up partners with Him).


The Moon

Surely, We have created everything according to a fixed measure.


The Private Apartments

And remember that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) is amongst you. If he accepted what you say in most of the matters, you would be in serious trouble. But Allah has blessed you with the love of faith and has embelished it in your hearts and has made you hate disbelief, disobedience and sins. Such are they that follow the path of Din (Religion) resolutely and steadfastly.


The Overwhelming

Many faces on that Day will be humiliated and degraded,


The Clans

O believers! Do not enter the houses of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) unless permission is granted to you for a meal. Nor (reach so early as to) wait for the cooking of the meal. But when you are invited, then enter (at that time). Then, when you have eaten the meal, (get up from there and) disperse without delay, and do not linger on in eagerness for talk. Surely, your (sitting for long in this) manner discomforts the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him); and he feels reluctant to (ask) you (to leave), but Allah does not hesitate in (saying) the truth. And when you ask them (the pure wives) for something, ask them from behind a curtain. This (regard and nice manner) causes great purity for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not (at all lawful) for you that you cause inconvenience to the Holy Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him), nor is this (lawful) that you marry his (pure) wives after him, till the end of time. Surely, it is the most grievous sin in the sight of Allah.


The Angels

Then I seized those disbelievers (with the torment). So how (awful) was My denial indeed!


The Mount

The Day when they will be forcefully pushed towards the Fire of Hell,


The Opening

The path of those upon whom You have bestowed Your favours,


The Cow

And (likewise), when there came to them from Allah the Messenger, (Muhammad, blessings and peace be upon him,) who (originally) confirms that Book which they (already) possessed, a party of the People of the Book threw the (same) Book of Allah (the Torah) behind their backs as if they did not know (it, whereas the same Torah had brought them the good news of the holy arrival of Muhammad the Last Prophet [blessings and peace be upon him]).


Defrauding

Reclining on ornamented couches, they are viewing the sight (comparing their own prosperity and the disbelievers’ impoverishment).


The Believers

Then We sent Our Messengers one after the other. Whenever there came to a community their Messenger, they rejected him. Then We also destroyed them one after another (by successive torments) and We reduced them to mere tales. So woe to the people who do not believe!


The Unity

(O Esteemed Messenger!) Proclaim: ‘He is Allah, Who is the One.


The Most High

Then he will neither die nor live in it.


The Traducer

By no means! He will certainly be cast into al-Hutama (the crushing up Fire).


Light

When (hearing this matter from one another) you brought it on your tongues, and uttered with your mouths something about which you (yourselves) had no knowledge, and you took (the propagation of) this matter as inconsiderable, whereas in the presence of Allah it was a grave (offence underway).


Those Who Set The Ranks

Is the hospitality (of Paradise) better or the tree of Zaqqum?


The Mansions of the Stars

To Whom the (entire) kingdom of the heavens and the earth belongs and Allah is Witness over everything.


Light

And establish (the system of) prayers and (ensure) the payment of Zakat (the Alms-due) and accomplish (absolute) obedience to the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) so that you may be granted mercy (i.e., the blessings of sovereign rule, stability, peace and security may endure and continue).


Cattle

And they will keep saying (what they said before): ‘There is no other (life) except the life of this world, nor shall we be raised up (after death).’


The Pilgrimage

Allah chooses His Messengers from amongst angels and from amongst men (as well). Surely, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.


The Poets

Then We drowned the others (i.e., Pharaoh and his people).


Surely, there is a sign in it (of Allah’s might), but most of them are not the ones to believe.


Cattle

And when a sign comes to them, they say: ‘We shall never believe until we too are given (a sign) like the one bestowed upon the Messengers of Allah.’ Allah knows best whom He is to assign the station of His Messengership. Soon the criminals will face humiliation before Allah, and (will undergo) a severe torment as well because they used to defraud (and deceive).


The Sovereignty

He Who has created death and life (so that) He may test you as to which of you is best in conduct. And He is Almighty, Most Forgiving;


The Troops

And if the wrongdoers possessed all (the wealth and assets) that are on earth and (obtained) the same again in addition, they would ransom themselves with it (for deliverance) from the evil torment on the Day of Resurrection. But there will appear to them from Allah such a torment as they could never have even imagined.


Time or Man

(They do not realize that) We alone have created them and have made their every joint strong, and We can replace them whenever We may please with the people like them.


The Poets

(Our aim is that) you send the Children of Israel with us (setting them free).’


Victory

Soon the Bedouins who lagged behind (from participating in al-Hudaybiya) will say to you (apologetically): ‘Our money matters and families kept us busy. (Therefore, we missed your company.) So ask forgiveness for us from Allah.’ They utter such (words) with their tongues that are not in their hearts. Say: ‘Who has the power to save you against (the decision) of Allah if He intends to do you harm, or if He intends to do you good? But Allah is Well Aware of what you do.


The Prophets

And We helped him against (most torturous circumstances of) the people who rejected Our Revelations. Surely, they (too) were a very evil people, so We drowned them all.


The Event

No doubt, these (inmates of Hell) lived luxuriously before this (in the world),


Smoke

In this (night) judgment is given on all matters of wisdom (separately),


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

And the Day when the disbelievers will be brought to the Fire (it will be said to them:) ‘Is this (punishment) not based on the truth?’ They will say: ‘Yes, of course! By our Lord (it is true).’ (Allah) will say: ‘Then taste the punishment you used to deny.’


The Table Spread

(After proper judicial trial as per law,) cut off the hands of both the man as well as the woman who steal, in retribution of (the offence) which they have committed, a deterring punishment from Allah. And Allah is Almighty, Most Wise.


Divorce

(And has also sent) the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), who recites to you clear Verses so that he may take those who have believed and do pious deeds from darkness to light. And he who believes in Allah and does pious deeds, He will admit him to the Gardens with streams flowing under them. They will live in them forever. Indeed, Allah has (prepared) for him excellent sustenance.


The Believers

And for you indeed there are (also) aspects to the cattle that need contemplation: We make you drink (milk We prepare from some ingredients) of what is in their bellies. And there are for you (also) many (other) benefits in them, and you eat (some) of them (as well).


Al-Hijr

Do not even lift your eyes towards the things with which We have benefitted the disbelievers for their (few days’) luxury, nor grieve over their (turning away from the straight path), and keep your wings (of affection and care) lowered over the believers (to make them feel contented and cared for).


The Troops

Had Allah willed to beget children (for Himself), He would have chosen whom He liked out of His Creation. Glory be to Him, He is Allah, the One, the All-Dominant.


Women

Surely, Allah commands you to entrust the belongings to those who are worthy of them; and when you judge matters amongst people, give judgment with justice. What an excellent advice Allah gives you! Surely, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.


The Thunder

Say(to these disbelievers): ‘Who is the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth?’ Say (yourself): ‘Allah.’ (Again) ask (them): ‘Have you taken besides Allah (these idols) as your protectors who cannot control any profit or loss even for themselves?’ Say: ‘Can the blind and the seeing be equal? Or can darkness and light be the same? Have they associated such partners with Allah that have also created (some creation) themselves similar to that of Allah, so this creation (created by these idols) has caused them doubt of resemblance (i.e., error of judgment that they too could create as Allah does)?’ Say: ‘Allah alone is the Creator of everything. And He is One. He is Dominant over all.’


Hûd

When that Day comes, not a soul will be able to speak without His permission. Then some of them will be unfortunate and others fortunate.


Al-Hijr

Indeed, your Lord alone is the Creator of all things, All-Knowing.


The Clans

And if the armies had entered upon them from all the sides of Medina, and they (the hypocrites) had been asked pertaining to the subversion (of disbelief and polytheism), they would have accepted (the demand), and would not have delayed it except for a short while.


The Cow

These are the people who have purchased misguidance for guidance; but their trade did not yield any gain, and they did not know the way to a (gainful and profitable) bargain.


Light

Then, if you do not find anyone in these (houses), do not enter them until you are granted permission (for that). And if it is said to you: ‘Go back,’ then do go back. That is purer for you, and Allah is Well Aware of what you do.


The Heights

Indeed, We sent Nuh (Noah) to his people. So he said: ‘O my people! Worship Allah; you have no other God except He. Verily, I fear for you the torment of a dreadful Day.’


The Story

And surely, after (this situation that) We had destroyed the former (defiant) communities, We gave Musa (Moses) the Book which was (a rich source of) vision, guidance and mercy for the people so that they might take advice.


The Pen

Then when they saw that (ruined garden), they said: ‘We must have lost our way; (this is not our garden).’


The Cow

Indeed, Allah is not reluctant to narrate some example (for better comprehension), whether of a mosquito or something even more (disgusting) than that. The believers know well that this example is (a pointer to the truth) from their Lord. But those who have adopted disbelief ask (on hearing): ‘What could Allah mean by this example?’ (In this way) Allah holds many astray, and guides many aright with the same example. And by this He leaves in error only those who are (already) disobedient.


The Heights

And surely, We have brought them such a Book (the Qur’an) that We have elucidated on (the basis of Our) knowledge, a guidance and a mercy for those who believe.


The Spider

Whoever hopes for meeting with Allah, then Allah’s appointed time is bound to come. And He alone is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


And they want you to hasten the torment. And had the time (of the torment) not been fixed, the torment would have overtaken them. And that (torment, or the time of the torment,) shall certainly come upon them all of a sudden and they will not be aware (of it).


Every soul is to taste death and then to Us you will be returned.


Yâ Sîn

And they have made idols their gods other than Allah with the hope that they will be helped.


The Most High

(O Esteemed Beloved!) We shall teach you (in a way) that nothing will you (ever) forget,


The Table Spread

The game of the sea and its eating has been made lawful for your benefit and that of travellers, but the game of the land has been prohibited for you so long as you are in pilgrim dress (ihram). And always fear Allah towards Whose (presence) you (all) will be assembled.


Except those who turn to Allah in repentance before you overpower them. So, know that Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Pilgrimage

O mankind! An example is given, so listen to it attentively. Verily, the (idols) you worship besides Allah cannot create (even) a fly, though they all may join in for this (purpose). And if the fly snatches a thing away from them, they cannot (even) recover it from that (fly). How helpless is the seeker (worshipper) and the sought (false god)!


The Cow

(Charity is) the right of those poor who have been restricted (from earning their livelihood) in the cause of Allah. They cannot even move about in the land (due to their whole time involvement in matters of Din [Religion]). Because of their (ascetic) aversion to greed, the unwise (knowing little about their state of heart and soul) consider them wealthy. You will recognize them from their appearance. They do not ask people (for help) at all lest they should humble themselves (before them). And whatever wealth you give in charity, Allah indeed knows it well.


Ornaments of Gold

And surely (when) he, (Isa [Jesus], descends from heaven), he will be a sign of (the nearness of) the Last Hour. So do not doubt it at all. And keep following Me. This is the straight path.


Those Who Set The Ranks

And We caused a creeping (gourd) plant to grow over him.


Repentance

(Blame) lies only on those who seek your permission though they are affluent. They feel pleased to remain with the women and the handicapped who stay behind. Allah has sealed their hearts, so they do not understand (what the true loss or gain is).


Allah has promised the believers, men and women, Gardens with streams flowing beneath. They will dwell therein forever. And (He has also promised) blessed mansions located at a special site in Paradise amidst evergreen Gardens, and (then) the greatest (bliss of all) is the pleasure and acceptance of Allah (which will be awarded as a mighty compensation). This indeed is the highest achievement.


Women

But he who kills a Muslim deliberately, his sentence will be Hell wherein will he abide for ages. Allah will afflict him with His wrath and will cast His curse on him. And He has prepared for him a dreadful torment.


Exile

The inmates of Hell and the people of Paradise cannot be equal. It is the people of Paradise who are successful and victorious.


Spoils of War

And bear in mind that your riches and your children are nothing but a trial, and that with Allah alone lies the highest reward.


The Bee

Your God is One God. So those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deniers at heart and are beliers and arrogant.


Time or Man

(And say:) ‘We are feeding you only to please Allah. We do not seek any recompense from you nor (wish for) any thanks.


The Ant

And the (false god) she worshipped besides Allah prevented her (the Queen from accepting the truth before this). No doubt, she was of a disbelieving people.


Victory

And (so that) He may punish the hypocritical men and women and the polytheistic men and women who entertain evil assumptions about Allah. For them is (predestined) an evil turn of fortune. And Allah has afflicted them with His wrath, has cursed them and has prepared for them Hell. And that is a very evil resting place.


The Bee

He has only forbidden you carrion, blood, the flesh of swine and (the animal) on which the name of other than Allah is invoked at the time of slaughter. But he who is faced with a survival condition (forced by necessity), neither defying (Allah’s injunctions seeking taste of lust), nor transgressing (the limit of necessity), then Allah is surely Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Family of 'Imrân

You are the best community brought forth for (the guidance of) mankind: you enjoin righteousness, forbid evil and believe in Allah. Had the People of the Book also embraced faith, that would certainly have been in their favour. There are some amongst them who believe, whilst the majority of them are disobedient.


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

And he who says to his parents: ‘Fie on you! Do you promise me that I shall be brought forth (from the grave and given life once more) when generations have passed away before me?’ Now both (the parents) pray to Allah for help (and say to the son:) ‘Woe to you, (O son!) Accept faith. Surely, Allah’s promise is true.’ But he says (in reply): ‘These (words) are nothing but the fiction of the bygone people.’


The Cave

And (because of his arrogance) all his fruits were besieged (with destruction), and in the morning he was but wringing his hands with grief bewailing all that wealth, which he had invested (in raising this garden). And the garden had fallen down on its trellises, and he (the embodiment of despair and despondence) said: ‘Would that I had not attributed peers to Allah (and had not employed self-conceit)!’


The Prophets

Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘Surely, you and your fathers (all) were in manifest error.’


The Children of Israel

And surely, We have explained (facts and admonitions) in this Qur’an repeatedly and alternating styles so that people may take direction and guidance, but (the disbelievers’ state of mind is such that) this only increases their hatred.


The Prophets

And We did not send any Messenger before you, but We frequented the same revelation to him: ‘There is no God but I, so worship Me (alone).’


The Poets

(Musa [Moses]) said: ‘Never! Surely, my Lord is with me. He will show me the way (to deliverance) just now.’


Tâ Hâ

Musa (Moses) said: ‘So (get out from here and) go away. There is for you a lifelong (punishment) that you will keep saying (to everyone): Touch (me) not, (touch me not). And there is yet another promise (of punishment) for you which will not be averted at all. And look at this (self-made) god of yours to which you held fast (in worship). We will surely burn it and scatter (its dust) well over the river.


The Believers

He is nothing but a man (afflicted) with madness. So wait for him, for a while (and keep an eye on what he does next).’


The Believer

And, (O people of Egypt,) no doubt Yusuf (Joseph) came to you with clear signs before this. And you always remained doubtful about those (signs) which he brought to you until, when he passed away, you started saying: ‘Now Allah will never send any Messenger after him.’ In like manner, Allah holds one astray who is a transgressor and a sceptic,


The Family of 'Imrân

(O believers!) You will most certainly be tested in your possessions and your selves. And of course you shall also hear many torturing (taunts) from those who were given the Book before you and who are polytheists. But if you remain patient and stick to self-protection, that is one of the works demanding high resolve.


Qâf

But (strange and far from understanding is this that) they denied the truth (i.e., the Messenger and the Qur’an) when it came to them. So they have themselves stepped into anxiety and confusion.


She That is to be Examined

O believers! Do not make friends with My enemies and your enemies. You communicate to them information because of (your) friendship, whereas they just deny the very truth that has come to you. They drive out the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and you (from your land) because you believe in Allah, your Sustainer. If you have set out to fight in My way and seek My pleasure (then do not have friendship with them). You send them secret messages of friendship whilst I know best what you hide and what you make known. And whoever of you does this (misdeed) has deviated from the straight path.


Those Who Set The Ranks

And used to say: ‘Are we going to forsake our gods for the sake of an insane poet?’


Cattle

And He is the One Who has made for you stars so that you may navigate through all kinds of darkness of the land and the sea. Indeed, We have elucidated (Our) Revelations in detail for those who possess knowledge.


Defrauding

It is an inscribed book (set down in the large ante-chamber of the prison of Hell, with the names and evil deeds of every inmate of Hell registered in it).


Cattle

So those who belie their meeting with Allah incur loss, so much so that when the Last Hour comes upon them all of a sudden, they will say: ‘Oh, woe to us! We committed a (serious) blunder with regard to (believing in) this (Day of Resurrection).’ And they will be carrying the burdens (of their sins) on their backs. Beware! Most evil is that burden which they are bearing.


The Poets

And no other than (these) evildoers led us astray.


The Ant

(Its contents read:) ‘Do not (strive to) rise above me and come to me in submission.’


The Heights

But Satan created doubt in the hearts of both (Adam and Hawwa [Eve]) in order to make manifest to them their private parts which were hidden (from their eyes). He said: ‘(O Adam and Hawwa [Eve],) your Lord has not forbidden you (eating fruit of) this tree, but (because, eating it,) you both will transform into angels (free from human characteristics), or both of you become (its) permanent residents (i.e., never will you be deprived of this station of proximity).’


The Bee

The angels take their lives whilst they are pure, clean, pleased and contented (due to obedience and piety. The angels tell them the moment they take their lives:) ‘Peace be upon you! Enter Paradise due to (the pious deeds) that you used to do.’


The Beneficent

So which of your Lord’s blessings will you both deny?


Repentance

And there are others (who) have confessed their sins. They have mixed up good deeds with some bad ones (by mistake). Allah will, most likely, accept their repentance. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And verily, We gave the Book to Musa (Moses), but disagreement was perpetrated in that (too). And had not a command already been given by your Lord, the matter would have been judged between them. And surely, they are (suffering from) a deceitful doubt about this (Qur’an as well).


Repentance

Except those idolaters with whom you made an agreement, who then did not show any latitude (in executing the treaty) and who did not support (or reinforce) anyone against you. So fulfil the treaty with them till the end of the term. Surely, Allah loves those who fear Him.


Those Who Set The Ranks

(Making spiritual disclosures) face to face on raised couches.


The Poets

When Salih, their (kinship) brother, said to them: ‘Do you not fear (Allah)?


Hûd

And if We make man taste mercy from Us, then withdraw it from him (for some reason), he becomes highly disappointed (and) ungrateful.


The Story

So Musa (Moses), anxious and afraid, kept waiting till morning (to discover what would happen next). Then, suddenly, the man who sought his help the day before was crying out to him for help (again). Musa (Moses) said to him: ‘Surely, you are the one who has truly lost the right path.’


The Cow

And is it (not so) that every time they made a promise, a party of them disregarded it and threw it aside? The fact is that most of them do not believe.


The Heights

And they (the people of Pharaoh) said (arrogantly): ‘(O Musa [Moses]!) Whatever sign you bring us to cast a spell upon us, we are not prone to believe in you.’


The Pilgrimage

Indeed, those who believe and those who are the Jews and the Sabeans and the Christians and the Magians and those who are polytheists—verily, Allah will judge amongst (all of) them on the Day of Resurrection. Surely, Allah is witnessing everything.


The Event

Well, give your view: the (seed) that you cultivate—


And those of the Right Hand; what a class the Right Hand are!


Well, give your view: the semen (sperm drop) that you ejaculate (into the womb)—


The Clans

After that (they have preferred your pleasure and your service to the worldly benefits), it is not lawful for you also (to marry) more women (so that these wives alone may enjoy the distinction of their glory). Nor is it lawful that (in case of divorce to some and regarding it Our command to maintain the present number of wives) you take (into marriage) other wives in their place, even though their beauty (of behaviour, moral conduct and style of preaching Din [Religion]) may seem to you pleasingly excellent. But the slave girl that is in your possession (by Our command is lawful). And Allah is Ever-Watchful over everything.


The Winnowing Winds

And used to (get up and) seek forgiveness in the later part of the night.


Luqmân

We shall provide them a little benefit (in the world) then, making them helpless, We shall drive them towards the severe torment.


Women

(Allah’s promise of salvation) does not accord with what you desire, nor with what the People of the Book aspire to. Whoever does an evil deed will be punished for it, and he will not find for himself any supporter or helper apart from Allah.


And, (O Beloved,) when you are (present) amongst these (soldiers), form up for them (congregational) Prayer. A squad of them, retaining their arms, should (first) stand by you (to follow you in Prayer); having performed their prostrations, they should (getting aside) take position in your rear. And (now) another squad who has not (yet) prayed should come up and pray with you (under your leadership); they should (also) hold on to their security measures and retain their weapons (persistently). The infidels want you to become neglectful of your weapons and other means of defence, and that they may launch a sudden attack against you. If you face a problem due to rain or illness, there is no harm if you (remove and) set your weapons aside, and hold fast to your means of security. Verily, Allah has prepared a humiliating torment for the disbelievers.


The Thunder

A glimpse of the Paradise that has been promised to the Godfearing (depicts that) it has rivers flowing under it; its fruits are everlasting, and so is its shade. This is (the beauty of) the end of those who adopt Godwariness. And the end of the disbelievers is the Fire of Hell.


The Believers

And who (always) keep away from absurd talk,


Abraham

Which he will take sip by sip with great difficulty, and will not be able to gulp it down the throat. And death will assail him from all sides, and he will not be able (even) to die. And that (again) will be followed by (one more) extremely grievous torment.


The Story

Nor were you (present at that time) on the side of Tur when We called out to Musa (Moses). But (enlightening you on all these matters of the unseen) is an (exceptional) mercy from your Lord so that (having awareness of these incidents) you may warn these people (of the torment of Allah) to whom no Warner has come before you, in order that they may accept admonition.


Tâ Hâ

(Those) are evergreen gardens beneath which streams flow. (They) will dwell therein forever. And that is the reward for the one who purifies himself (of the impurity and indecency of disbelief and immorality).


Spoils of War

And obey Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and do not quarrel amongst yourselves lest (growing disunited and weak) you become timid and your impact (i.e., power) loses ground (before your enemy). So be steadfast. Surely, Allah is with those who are steadfast.


Women

But those who repent, make amends, and establish a firm bond with Allah, and make their Din (faith and devotion) sincerely for Allah—they will be in the company of the believers. And Allah will soon bestow a tremendous reward upon the believers.


The Children of Israel

And in some part of the night (as well, rising from sleep,) offer the Tahajjud Prayer (with the Qur’an). This is added especially for you. Your Lord will certainly raise you to a station of praise and glory (i.e., the glorious station of intercession where all the former and later generations will turn towards you and glorify you).


Saba

And, (O Esteemed Prophet,) We have not sent you but as a Bearer of the glad tidings and as a Warner to the entire mankind, but most people do not know.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Then We cast him onto a wide plain (i.e., the beach) whilst he was sick.


Al-Hijr

So declare openly all those (matters) that you have been commanded, and turn away from those who set up partners with Allah.


The Cave

Both these gardens yielded (abundant) fruits, and their (produce) did not fall short of the mark. And We (also) made one stream flow in the middle of (each of) the two.


The Event

The ardently loving (wives) of the same age.


Al-Hijr

(Watching the scenes of Allah’s mercy on the believers in the Hereafter,) the disbelievers will persistently aspire: would that they were Muslims!


Sâd

And mention Our servant Ayyub (Job) when he cried to his Lord: ‘Satan has afflicted me with great torture and suffering.’


The Poets

They said: ‘(We do not know that) but we found our fathers doing the same.’


The Clans

Whether you disclose something or conceal it, Allah is certainly the Most Perfect Knower of everything.


Light

Have you not seen that Allah is the One Who drives the cloud (first) gently, then joins its (various pieces) together, and then forms them into layers upon layers? Then you see that from spaces between them rain issues forth and falls down. And He sends down hail from the clouds (looking) like snow-covered mountains in the same sky (i.e., atmosphere). And then He throws it down upon whom He wills and turns it away from whom He likes. (Moreover, He creates lightning from the same clouds.) It seems as if the flash of the lightning (of clouds) would (dazzle their eyes and) snatch their sight away.


The Cow

And whatever you spend or whatever you vow to offer, Allah verily knows it and the evildoers have no helpers.


Smoke

Surely, the Day of Judgment is the appointed time for all of them;


Joseph

And in the same way, your Lord will choose you (for a divine station) and will teach you how to infer conclusions (i.e., the knowledge of the interpretation of dreams) and will perfect His favour upon you and the House of Ya‘qub (Jacob) as He perfected it upon your fathers (grandfather and great grandfather) Ibrahim (Abraham) and Ishaq (Isaac). Indeed, your Lord is All-Knowing, Most Wise.’


Tâ Hâ

(Musa [Moses]) said: ‘Samiri, (tell me,) what is the matter with you?’


The Cow

Those who spend (in the cause of Allah) by night and day, privately or publicly, have their reward with their Lord. And (on the Day of Resurrection) they shall neither fear nor grieve.


The Romans

And in truth We have elucidated every type of example in this Qur’an for the people (to make them understand). And if you bring them some (visible) sign, even then these disbelieving people will certainly say: ‘You are only doing falsehood and fraud.’


The Ant

And there were in the city (of the people of Thamud) nine prominent leaders (leading their respective parties) who used to spread destructive activities in the land and would not do constructive works.


The Prophets

Had there been in these two (the heaven and the earth) other gods (as well) apart from Allah, then both would have been destroyed. So, Holy is Allah, the Lord of the Throne, Transcendent above all (the things) that these (polytheists) utter.


The Poets

Surely, in this (incident), there is a great sign (of Allah’s Infinite Power). And most of them were not the believers.


Yâ Sîn

And surely, he led great many of you astray, so had you not any wisdom?


The Believer

And a believing man amongst the people of Pharaoh who had kept his faith secret said, ‘Do you kill a man (just) because he says: Allah is my Lord? And he has brought you clear signs from your Lord. And (suppose) if he is a liar, then the burden of his lie will fall back on him alone, but if he is truthful, then as much torment is bound to seize you as he has promised you. Surely, Allah does not give guidance to someone who exceeds limits and is a downright liar.


The Mount

So, (O Esteemed Beloved,) continue to admonish (them). By the grace and blessing of your Lord, you are neither a soothsayer (the one who gives news through the jinn) nor a madman.


Al-Hijr

He said: ‘O Lord, then grant me respite till the Day (when) people will be raised up (again).’


Counsel

(Even) then if they turn away, We have not sent you with any responsibility for (saving) them (from destruction). You are responsible only to convey (the message of truth). And verily, when We make man taste (the savour) of mercy from Our presence, he feels pleased. But when some misfortune reaches them, owing to the (evil) deeds sent ahead by their own hands, then no doubt man (proves) to be highly ungrateful.


The Clans

And when a party of them said: ‘O people of Yathrib! There is no position left for you to stay (safely), so go back (home),’ and a party of them began to seek permission from the Holy Prophet ([blessings and peace be upon him] to go back), saying: ‘Our houses are lying exposed,’ whereas their houses were not exposed; they only wanted to escape (on this pretext).


Cattle

Then when he saw the sun shining, he said: ‘Is it my Lord (in your view because) this is the biggest?’ But when that (too) set, he exclaimed: ‘O people! I dissociate myself from (all) those (objects) that you associate (with Allah) as His partners.


The Calamity

And what have you made out what that (Hawiya) is?


The Romans

So those who believe and always do pious deeds will be pleased and delighted in the Gardens of Paradise.


The Cave

(Khidr) said: ‘This is the parting (time) between me and you. Now I shall impart to you the truth of the matters about which you have not been able to keep patience.


The Cow

Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of the night and the day, and in the ships (and vessels) which sail through the ocean carrying cargo profitable for the people, and in the (rain)water which Allah pours down from the sky, reviving therewith the earth to life after its death, and (the earth) in which He has scattered animals of all kinds, and in the changing wind directions, and in the clouds (that trail) between the sky and the earth, duty-bound (under Allah’s command)—certainly (in these) are (many) signs (of Allah’s Power) for those who put their reason to work.


The Clans

This (Esteemed) Prophet is nearer to and has a greater claim on the believers than their own souls and his (pure) wives are their mothers. And blood relations have a greater claim one to another (in the distribution of inheritance) in the Book of Allah than (the rest of) the believers and the Emigrants except that you desire to do favour to your friends. This command is written in the Book of Allah.


The Cave

They said: ‘O Dhu al-Qarnayn! Gog and Magog have spread disorder in the land. Should we fix some money (as a tribute) for you on this (condition) that you raise a high wall between us and them?’


The Clans

And Allah repulsed the disbelievers (from Medina, defeated,) with the burning of their rage, for they failed to achieve any success. And Allah was Sufficient for the believers in the battle (of al-Ahzab [the Confederates]). And Allah is Ever-Strong, All-Powerful.


Tâ Hâ

And (the disbelievers) say: ‘Why does this (Prophet) not bring us any sign from his Lord?’ Has there not come to them (the Qur’an,) a clear proof of the things (mentioned) in the former Books?


The Criterion

And these are the people who submit (before the presence of Allah): ‘O our Lord, grant us coolness of eyes in our wives and our children, and make us leaders of the Godfearing people.’


Women

And implore Allah’s forgiveness. Allah is indeed Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Star

By the bright star (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) when (he ascended during the Ascension Night in the twinkling of an eye and) descended.


The Pilgrimage

Whenever they intend to get out from there due to intense suffering, they will be turned back into it and (it will be said to them:) ‘Taste the torment of the fierce Fire.’


The Family of 'Imrân

And whatever pious acts they do will not be disregarded; and Allah is Well Aware of those who guard against evil.


Spoils of War

Allah has, at present, lightened the burden (of His commandment) on you. He knows that there is (some degree of) weakness in you. So (now after mitigation the command is) that if there are (one) hundred resolute and steadfast (men) from amongst you, they will overpower two hundred (combating disbelievers). And if there are (one) thousand of you, they will triumph over two thousand (disbelievers) by the command of Allah, and Allah is with those who remain steadfast. (This is the target fixed for the believers which should be the minimum possible effect of the vehemence of their faith in the battlefield.)


Those Who Set The Ranks

So see how was the end of those who were warned,


The Prophets

Surely, there is for the devoted worshippers a guarantee and sufficient provision in this (Qur’an of achieving the objective).


The Heights

Then We emancipated him and those who were on his side by Our Mercy, and cut the roots of those who denied Our Revelations. And they were those who would never have believed.


The Thunder

And who keep unified all (i.e., fulfil all their obligations to Allah, to the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him], to humanity at large and to their close relatives) that Allah has enjoined to be unified and remain in a state of fear from Allah and dread an evil reckoning;


The Moon

And indeed, We have made the Qur’an easy for direction and guidance, but is there anyone who will take advice?


The Heights

Then, when they forgot (all) they had been advised, We delivered those who were engaged in forbidding evil (i.e., performing the duty of preaching don’ts), and seized (the rest of) the people who committed injustice (actively or passively) with a very harsh punishment because they were disobeying.


The Poets

And you leave your wives your Lord has created for you? You are rather of those who exceed bounds (in transgression).’


Except for those (poets) who believe and do pious deeds persistently and remember Allah abundantly (i.e., they eulogize Allah and the Holy Prophet [blessings and peace be upon him] in their poetry), and avenge themselves after they are wronged (by means of poetic compositions, and defend Islam and the oppressed rather inspire them with zeal through their poetry. This type of poetry is not condemnable.) And those who do wrong will soon come to know to what place of turning they will turn back (after death).


The Family of 'Imrân

(These are the people) who say: ‘O our Lord, we have surely believed, so, forgive us our sins and save us from the torment of Hell.’


The Heights

And had We so willed, We would have exalted him by means of (knowledge and implementation of) these (Revelations), but he (himself) inclined to (the lowest levels of the) earthly life and became a follower of his lust. (Now) his example is that of a dog: if you treat him harshly, he will loll out his tongue, or if you leave him alone, he will (still) loll out his tongue. This example is of those who deny Our Revelations. So relate these occurrences (to the people) so that they may contemplate.


Qâf

Before these (disbelievers of Mecca), the people of Nuh (Noah) and the people of the blind well (al-Rass in al-Yamama) and Thamud (the people of Salih, in the town of al-Hijr near Tabuk on the Medina-Syria road),


The Tidings

And We (have) made the night a covering (by virtue of its darkness).


The Story

Put your hand inside your collar opening. It will come out shining white without any disease. And flex your hand close to your (breast to remove) fear. These two signs from your Lord are for (sending to) Pharaoh and his courtiers (to observe). Surely, they are disobedient people.’


Cattle

And it is this way We elucidate (Our) Verses repeatedly (diversifying the styles) so that they (the disbelievers) may exclaim: ‘You have studied (from somewhere),’ and that We make it clear to the people who are prone to learn.


Crouching

Ha-Mim. (Only Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him] know the real meaning.)


The Poets

Or do they bring you any profit or loss?’


Qâf

And We showered blessed water from the sky and then produced with it gardens and (also) the grain of harvests,


The City

These are the people of the Right Hand (i.e., the privileged and the pardoned).


Joseph

And the man in Egypt who purchased him (named Qatfir, the finance minister of the King of Egypt Riyan b. Walid, commonly known as ‘Aziz [of Egypt,]) said to his wife (Zulaykha): ‘Make his stay honourable. He may bring us profit, or we may adopt him as a son.’ Thus We established Yusuf (Joseph), and strengthened his position in the land (of Egypt), so that We might teach him how to infer from the events (i.e., the interpretation of dreams). And Allah is the Master of His work, but most people do not know.


Crouching

And all Greatness (i.e., Eminence) in the heavens and the earth belongs to Him alone, and He is the One Who is Almighty, Most Wise.


The Rising of the Dead

So (how ill-fated is he that) he neither affirmed (what the Messenger said) nor offered Prayer.


The Cow

Yet you turned back after this (promise and warning). So, had there not been Allah’s bounty and His mercy upon you, you would have been wrecked indeed.


The Family of 'Imrân

The sovereignty of all the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah alone and Allah has perfect control over everything. (So focus your attention on and trust in Him alone.)


Saba

They (the jinn) used to make for him whatever he desired of lofty and strong fortresses and statues and basins large as reservoirs looking like huge cauldrons fixed in their places. O family of Dawud (David)! Keep giving thanks (to Allah). And very few of My servants have been grateful!


The Rising of the Dead

And (the departing soul) comes to realize that (now) is the hour of parting (with all).


The Children of Israel

Assuredly, you will not be able to overpower those who are My servants, and your Lord is Sufficient to protect and help these (friends of Allah).’


Counsel

And those who submit to the command of their Lord, and establish prayer; and their decisions are made through mutual consultations; and they spend in Our way out of the provision which We have given them;


The Winnowing Winds

And We alone made (the surface of the) earth a (livable) floor. So how graciously We make up and spread out!


The Ant

Who establish prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due), and it is they who believe in the Hereafter (as well).


The Troops

And, (O Beloved,) you will see the angels all around the Throne in circles glorifying the Lord with His praise, and the judgment will be given amongst (all) the people with truth and justice and it will be announced: ‘All praise belongs to Allah alone, the Sustainer of all the worlds.’


The Table Spread

To Allah belongs the kingdom of all the heavens and the earth and whatever lies in them, and He wields full power over everything.


The Heights

The chiefs of Pharaoh’s people said: ‘He is undoubtedly an expert magician.


Ornaments of Gold

There are abundant fruits in it for you to eat.


Joseph

Yusuf (Joseph) said: ‘(No indeed! In truth) it was she herself who sought to seduce me for her purpose.’ And (in the meanwhile) one of her household (who was an infant) bore witness: ‘If his shirt is torn from the front, then she has spoken the truth and he is of the liars.


Light

(This Light of Allah illumines) such houses (mosques and centres) as Allah has ordained to exalt (i.e., enhance their esteem and honour) and remember His Name therein. (These are the houses) in which (Allah’s servants) glorify Him morning and evening.


Women

O believers! Do not devour one another’s wealth unlawfully amongst yourselves unless it is a trade by your mutual agreement and do not kill yourselves. Surely, Allah is Kind to you.


Victory

And (also) the abundant spoils that they are taking and Allah is Almighty, Most Wise.


Joseph

They said: ‘If the wolf devours him whilst we, a strong party, too are (present), then we are inept losers.’


The Poets

When Lut (Lot), their (kinship) brother, said to them: ‘Do you not fear (Allah)?


The Children of Israel

And (also) do not go near the orphan’s property, but in a way that is beneficial (to the orphan), until he reaches his maturity. And always fulfil the promise. No doubt, the promise will be questioned about.


The Ant

Till, when they all reach (the point of reckoning), it will be said: ‘Did you reject My Revelations (without meditating on them), whereas you could not thoroughly understand them with (your inadequate) knowledge? Or (tell yourselves) what else was (the reason) that you used to (belie the truth).’


The Heights

He (Iblis) said: ‘Grant me respite (to live) till the Day when people will be raised up (from the graves).’


The Thunder

And the disbelievers say: ‘You are not a Messenger.’ Say: ‘Sufficient is Allah as a Witness between you and me (on my Messengership), as well as the one who possesses the knowledge of the (revealed) Book.’


Iron

Know that Allah alone brings the earth to life after it is dead. And surely, We have made signs clear for you so that you may put your reason to work.


The Cow

And you will certainly find them the most ambitious of mankind for longevity, (even) more than the polytheists aspire to attain. Each one of them desires that he should be granted life of a thousand (years). But even if he is granted that, such a prolonged life cannot save him from the torment. And Allah is monitoring their deeds minutely.


Mary

(He) said: ‘(Don’t be amazed.) It will be the same way.’ Your Lord said: ‘It is easy for Me (to create a son). Certainly, I created you (too) before, whilst you were (just) nothing.’


The Family of 'Imrân

They are all one race, descendants of one another. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


The Poets

Their account is only with my Lord. If you could but understand (what the real honour and dishonour is)!


Always fill up full measure and do not become injurious (to the rights of the people).


Sâd

These are the blessings which you are promised for the Day of Reckoning.


The Family of 'Imrân

Say: ‘O People of the Book, why do you hinder the one who has embraced faith from Allah’s path? You want to make their path crooked too, whilst you yourselves are witnesses (that it is straight). And Allah is not unaware of your doings.’


The Cow

Polite conversation (with the needy) and extending tolerance are far better than charity followed by injuring (his) heart. And Allah is Self-Sufficient, Forbearing.


The Beneficent

And when the heavens will split apart and will become rosy like burnt oil (or red leather),


The Ant

The truth is that their knowledge about the Hereafter terminated after reaching (its) limit, but they are just (caught) in doubt about it. Nay, they are blind to its (exact knowledge).


Women

Forbidden to you are your mothers and your daughters and your sisters and your father’s sisters and your mother’s sisters and your brother’s daughters and sister’s daughters and your mothers (who) have suckled you, your foster sisters and mothers of your wives. And (similarly) your stepdaughters brought up under your parentage born of your women with whom you have had marital relations (are also forbidden to you.) If you have not had martial relations, then there is no harm (in marrying their daughters). Also forbidden are the wives of your real sons who are of your loins, and having (in marriage) two sisters together, except what has passed in the days of ignorance. Allah indeed is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Ornaments of Gold

So he made fools of his people (by these utterances) and they followed him. They were, indeed, a disobedient people.


The Cave

And (taking him along) he entered his garden. Doing wrong to his soul (by way of arrogance), he said: ‘I do not (even) imagine that this garden will perish.


The Family of 'Imrân

Say: ‘Allah has proclaimed the truth, so follow the Din (Religion) of Ibrahim (Abraham) who, rejecting every evil, devoted himself wholly to Allah. And he was not one of the polytheists.’


Those Who Set The Ranks

And by those who drive away the clouds or by those parties who severely reprimand evils,


Iron

Has the time not (yet) come for the believers that their hearts get humbled with tenderness for the remembrance of Allah, and for that truth (as well) which has been sent down, and that they do not become like those who were given the Book before this, then a long time passed over them and their hearts hardened? And many of them are disobedient.


Noah

He said: ‘O my people! Indeed, I am a clear Warner to you,


He Frowned

(Have come forth) by the hands of emissaries (and scribes),


The Spider

You worship idols besides Allah and fabricate mere lies. Surely, those you worship instead of Allah are not masters of your sustenance. So always seek sustenance from Allah, and worship Him alone, and give thanks to Him. You will be returned to Him alone.


The Believer

But when they saw Our torment, they started saying: ‘We believe in Allah, the One, and reject (all) those we used to associate with Him as partners.’


The Cave

So when both of them reached the junction of the two seas, they forgot their fish (there). So, that (fried fish came back to life, and) made its way into the sea like a tunnel and slipped off.


The Cow

And when they (the hypocrites) meet the believers, they say: ‘We (too) have believed,’ and when they meet their devils in private, they assure them: ‘We are certainly with you. We only mock (the believers).’


The Event

The serving youths, rapt always in the same state of being, will go round them.


Jonah

And Pharaoh said: ‘Bring me every expert sorcerer.’


Light

On the Day when their (own) tongues and their hands and their feet will bear witness against them for whatever they used to do,


The Heights

And this is how We elucidate Our Revelations so that they may turn (towards the truth).


The Poets

They will bring you every high ranking, expert sorcerer.’


The Cloaked One

And we rejected the Day of Reward and Punishment,


The Believers

And surely, this is your Umma ([Community] which is in fact) but one Umma (Community) and I am your Lord. Therefore, always fear Me.


The Cow

And the mothers shall suckle their infants for two full years. This (injunction) is for him who wants to complete the suckling period. And, according to usage, the food and clothing of the feeding mothers is the obligation of the father of the child. No soul should be stressed beyond its capacity, (and) neither the mother nor the father should be harmed for the child. The same injunction is applicable to the heirs. Then if both the mother and the father desire with mutual consultation and consent to wean (even before the fixed two years), there will be no sin on them. Nor shall it be a sin if you intend to engage (wet nurses) for suckling the children, whilst you pay them whatever you do according to usage. And fear Allah and know that Allah is Watchful of all that you do.


The Private Apartments

Verily, those who call out to you from outside your apartments, most of them do not have the understanding (of your exalted station and incomparable status and polite manners of veneration that are due to you).


The Cow

(O Muslims!) Do you expect that they (the Jews) will believe in you, whereas amongst them were people of a group who heard the Word of Allah (Tawrat [the Torah]), then altered it (themselves) after understanding it, although they knew well (what the truth was and what they were doing)?


Tâ Hâ

So Most High and Exalted is Allah. He alone is the True Sovereign. And do not hasten in (reciting) the Qur’an before its revelation is fully accomplished to you. And always submit (before the holy presence of your Lord): ‘O my Lord, increase me further in knowledge.’


Saba

And indeed We bestowed on Dawud (David) a tremendous favour from Our presence (and ordained:) ‘O mountains, join him in chanting melodious tunes (of Our glory and praise).’ And (We gave the same command) to the birds as well (making them subservient). And We made iron soft for him.


The Heights

Say: Who has forbidden the adornment (and beautification) of Allah that He has produced for His servants and (who has also forbidden) the pure and clean food?’ Say: ‘(All these bounties) that are (available generally) for the believers in the life of this world will be exclusively (for them) on the Day of Resurrection. This way, We elucidate Our Revelations for those who have knowledge.’


Those Who Set The Ranks

(He) will say (to him): ‘By my Lord, you had nearly ruined me.


The Thunder

Those who believe and their hearts become calm and contented with the remembrance of Allah—know that it is the remembrance of Allah alone that brings calm to the hearts.


Women

If you keep abstaining from major sins that you are forbidden to do, We shall remove from you your minor sins and shall admit you to a place of honour.


The Heights

And the soil which is productive (i.e., fertile) yields vegetation (plentifully) by the command of Allah, but (the soil) which is sterile brings forth nothing except scanty rubbish. In the same way, We repeatedly elucidate (Our) Revelations (i.e., proofs and signs) for the people who are grateful.


Time or Man

And prostrate yourself before His presence for some hours of the night, and glorify Him during (the rest of) the long hours of the night.


The Rising of the Dead

That Day man will be informed of those (deeds) which he sent forward and those (repercussions) which he left behind (after his death).


The Poets

And also recite to them the story of Ibrahim (Abraham).


The Cow

And the Jews say: ‘The Christians do not have their base upon anything (i.e., sound faith),’ and the Christians say: ‘The Jews do not have their base upon anything,’ yet they (all) read the Book (revealed by Allah). Likewise, they (the polytheists) who do not have any (heavenly) knowledge (at all) also make statements like theirs. So Allah will (Himself) judge between them on the Day of Resurrection in the matter in which they differ.


The Table Spread

Say: ‘O People of the Book, you are nowhere (on the path of Din [Religion]) until you establish (the system by enforcing) the Torah and the Injil (the Gospel) and whatever has been sent down to you from your Lord. And, (O Beloved,) the Book which has been sent down to you from your Lord will certainly provoke rebellion and disbelief amongst most of them (because of jealousy). So do not grieve over (the state of affairs of) the disbelievers.