The Believer

So when their Messengers came to them with manifest signs, they kept rejoicing in the pride of (the worldly) knowledge and skill they possessed. And (in the same state) that torment which they used to mock engulfed them.


The Believers

They will readily say: ‘That is all Allah’s (glory).’ So, say: ‘From where then are you being deceived (as if under a spell)?’


The Children of Israel

Whoever longs for (quick recompense for his labour in the form of) worldly riches alone, We readily grant whatever We like to whoever We please, here in this world. Thereafter, We have set up Hell for him which he will enter hearing condemnation and contempt, rejected (from the mercy of his Lord).


Women

Then how it will be on the Day when We shall bring one witness from each Umma (Community), and, (O Beloved,) We shall bring you as a witness against them all?


The Table Spread

Say: ‘O People of the Book! Do not unjustly exceed limits in your din (religion), nor follow the desires of those who lost the straight path (before Muhammad’s Prophethood [blessings and peace be upon him]) and (also) caused a number of (others) to go astray and remained deviated from the straight road (even after Muhammad’s Prophethood [blessings and peace be upon him]).’


The Prophets

So We granted his prayer, and We blessed him with Yahya (John) and, for his sake, made his wife healthy (i.e., fertile). Surely, they (all) used to hasten in (doing) pious deeds and used to call on Us (feeling) eager, fond, fearful and frightened, and used to humble before Our presence in tearful submissions.


The Beneficent

Two springs are flowing in both of them.


Tâ Hâ

Allah said: ‘Catch it and do not fear. We shall transform it to its former state just now.’


Women

Those who believe fight in the way of Allah (for the restoration of peace and elimination of oppression and exploitation), and those who disbelieve fight in the way of Satan (for evil and mischievous objectives). So, (O believers,) fight against Satan’s allies (the enemies of humankind). Surely, Satan’s maneuvering is ineffective.


Smoke

There (in Paradise) they will not taste death except the first death (which would have passed). And Allah will save them from the torment of Hell.


Ornaments of Gold

And certainly, We sent Musa (Moses) with Our signs to Pharaoh and his chiefs. He said: ‘Indeed, I am the Messenger of the Lord of all the worlds.’


The Heights

And when they commit some indecency, they say: ‘We found our ancestors on the same (way) and Allah has enjoined the same upon us.’ Say: ‘Allah does not enjoin acts of indecency. Do you say about (the Essence of) Allah such things as you do not know (even) yourselves?’


The Troops

(Say to the people:) ‘Listen! Sincere obedience and worship is only Allah’s due.’ And those (disbelievers) who have taken (idols as) helpers other than Allah (say in false justification of their idol-worship:) ‘We worship them only that they may bring us near to Allah.’ Surely, Allah will judge between them concerning the matter in which they differ. Certainly, Allah does not give guidance to the one who is a liar and highly ungrateful.


The Pilgrimage

Have you not seen that Allah sends down water from the sky and the earth becomes fresh and green? Allah is indeed Most Beneficent (and) All-Aware.


She That is to be Examined

Allah only forbids you to befriend those who fought against you on (account of) the Din (Religion) and drove you out of your homes (i.e., homeland) and aided (your enemies) in expelling you. And whoever makes friends with them, it is they who are the wrongdoers.


The Heights

(Allah) said: ‘So, get you down from here. You have no right to show arrogance here. Away with you (from My presence)! You are certainly of the disgraced and the humiliated lot.’


Jonah

So when the truth came to them from Us, they said: ‘Certainly, this is clear sorcery.’


The Bee

(This disbelief and polytheism is perpetrated) so that they may show ingratitude for those (blessings) which We have bestowed upon them. So, (O polytheists,) take this (a few days’) benefit, then soon will you know (your end).


He Frowned

So man should look at his food (and ponder).


Cattle

And in this manner, We continue making some of the oppressors dominate over others due to the (evil) deeds that they earn.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And the disbelievers say: ‘Do not listen to this Qur’an, but make noises in (its recitation sessions), so that you may overwhelm (their recitation from the Qur’an).’


The Pilgrimage

It is neither the meat (of slaughtered animals) nor their blood that reaches Allah at all, but it is the Godwariness that reaches Him from you. Thus has Allah subjected them to you so that you may proclaim Allah’s greatness (whilst sacrificing) the way He has guided you. And give glad tidings to those who practise spiritual excellence.


The Believers

(He) is the Knower of (all things) hidden and disclosed. So He is Exalted, High above all what they associate with Him.


The Family of 'Imrân

(Their) line of action (also) resembles that of the people of Pharaoh and those before them who belied Our Revelations. So, Allah seized them because of their sins and Allah gives severe punishment.


The Spider

And when Our messengers (angels) came to Ibrahim (Abraham) with good news (then, adding,) they (also) said: ‘We are going to destroy the dwellers of this town because its inhabitants are the wrongdoers.’


Crouching

And when Our clear Verses are recited to them, they do not have any plea except to say: ‘Bring back our fathers (raised alive) if you are truthful.’


The Family of 'Imrân

Maryam (Mary) submitted: ‘O my Lord, how shall I have a son when no man has ever touched me?’ He said: ‘Just as Allah creates what He pleases.’ When He decides (to do) some work, He just gives it the command ‘Be,’ and it becomes.


The Clans

O believers! Keep remembering Allah abundantly.


The Pen

And assuredly, you are placed high on the Most Glorious and Exalted (seat of) character (i.e., adorned with the Qur’anic morality and endowed with the character traits of Allah).


The Cave

(In ancient times) We did grant him power in the land and blessed (his rule) with all the means and resources.


The Pilgrimage

(These men of truth) are those who, if We establish their rule in the earth, will establish (systems of) Prayer, (organize and control) the paying of Zakat (the Alms-due), enjoin righteousness (and piousness in the whole society) and forbid (people from) evil. And the result of all the endeavours is in the control of Allah.


The Ascending Stairways

And (by giving) his wife and his brother,


Mary

O father! Do not worship Satan. Surely, Satan is a great rebel against the Most Kind (Lord).


Tâ Hâ

(Pharaoh) said: ‘You have embraced faith in Him before I grant you permission. Surely, he (Musa [Moses]) is also your chief (trainer) who has taught you magic. So, (now) I shall certainly cut off your hands and your feet on the opposite sides and shall certainly crucify you on the palm trunks. Then you shall come to know for sure which of us is sterner in inflicting torture and lasts for a longer term.’


Repentance

(O Beloved!) Say: ‘Never shall (anything) befall us but what Allah has decreed for us; He alone is our Protector. And in Allah alone the believers should put their trust.’


The Dawn

And by the night as it departs. (Every night or particularly the night of Muzdalifa or the night of Qadr.)


Repentance

They liked that they would be with those women, children and the handicapped who would stay behind. And their hearts have been sealed, so they do not understand anything.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And all those (idols) that they used to worship will disappear from them. And they will make out that they are not left with any way to escape.


Small Kindnesses

And does not promote the cause of feeding the poor (i.e., does not strive to end the economic exploitation of the poor and the needy).


Luqmân

And do not turn your face away from the people (in arrogance), nor walk haughtily on earth. Surely, Allah does not love the arrogant one who walks gloatingly in self-conceit.


The Bee

So never put forward any similitude about Allah. Surely, Allah knows and you do not.


And there is beauty in them (and also a joy—an aesthetic pleasure) for you when you drive (them back) in the evening from pasture, and when you drive (them) out in the morning (to graze).


The Coursers

And secrets which are in hearts will be disclosed?


The Star

And that He is the One Who makes self-sufficient (by providing according to needs), and He is the One Who enriches treasures (by giving surplus to the needs);


The Mount

(It will be said to them:) ‘This is the Fire of Hell you used to belie.


The City

But he has not yet attempted the steep ascent (of the Din [Religion]) of truth and the practical life dedicated to good and piety).


Spoils of War

And (O Beloved) if they want to betray you, they have certainly betrayed Allah before this (as well). And (for the same reason) He has placed some of them under (your) authority. And Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.


The Mansions of the Stars

The Lord of the Throne (controlling the whole universe) and the Lord of Honour.


The Spider

Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘Lut (Lot) is (also) here in this (town).’ They said: ‘We know very well the people who (live) in it. We shall certainly save Lut (Lot) and his family except his wife. She is of those who remain behind.’


The Bee

And Allah has brought you into being; then He causes you to die; and He turns some of you to the most worthless age (i.e., senility) so that after knowing (so much in life) he should now know nothing (i.e., man may see to his helplessness and paucity of resources before death). Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Powerful.


The Winnowing Winds

And there is (a sign) in (the destruction of) the people of ‘Ad too when We sent upon them a wind devoid of any good and blessing.


The Prophets

And they say: ‘The Most Kind (Lord) has taken (angels as His) children.’ Holy is He. Nay, (the angels whom they consider His children) are but (Allah’s) esteemed servants.


The Heights

Or (lest) you start saying: ‘It was but our ancestors who associated partners with Allah before, and we were but (their) descendants after them (i.e., they are the real sinners, not we). So, will You destroy us on account of that (sin) which the infidels perpetrated?’


The Cow

And fear that Day when no soul shall be able to pay any compensation on behalf of another. Nor shall any intercession be accepted from him (of a person who shall not have Allah’s permission to intercede). Nor shall any compensation be accepted from him (for his own salvation). And they will not be helped (against Allah’s decree).


The Sovereignty

Say: ‘He alone is the Most Kind (Lord) in Whom we believe and in Whom we trust. So you will soon know who is in open error.’


The Moon

Surely, We sent a windstorm raining stones upon them except the family of Lut (Lot). We saved them (from the torment) in the later part of the night,


The Beneficent

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


Cattle

He is the One Who cleaves through the dark of the night, and causes the (light of) the day to burst forth. And He is the One Who has made the night for rest and the sun and the moon for reckoning and computing. This is the appointed measure of the Almighty, the All-Knowing (Lord).


Sâd

Except Iblis. He showed arrogance (against the dignity of the Prophet) and became one of the disbelievers.


He submitted: ‘O my Lord, forgive me, and bestow on me such a reign that no one may have after me. Surely, You are Most Benevolent.’


The Angels

Surely, Allah is holding the heavens and the earth (through His control system) lest they should move away (from their respective locations and orbits). And if they start deviating, then none can hold them after Him. Surely, He is Most Forbearing, Most Forgiving.


Yâ Sîn

And there is nothing binding upon us except to communicate the message clearly.’


The Believers

So that I may do some righteous works in that (world) which I have left behind.’ No way! He will be saying this (only in despair). And ahead of them is a barrier (erected) till the Day (when) they will be raised up (from the graves).


The Clear Proof

Indeed, those who believe and keep doing pious actions, it is they who are the best of the creation.


The Believer

And the man who had believed said: ‘O my people, follow me, I will lead you to the path of guidance and piousness.


The Beneficent

And created the jinn from a flame of fire.


Muhammad

That is because they followed that (path) which displeases Allah and disliked His good pleasure; so He made (all) their actions null and void.


The Family of 'Imrân

Surely, nothing is hidden from Allah in the earth or in the heaven.


The Sun

And Allah does not fear any repercussions of this (devastation).


The Event

You will certainly eat of thorny (cactus) tree,


Mary

And We shall drive the sinners thirsty towards Hell;


The Poets

Surely, they have been debarred from hearing (this divine communication).


The Cow

The month of Ramadan (is the month) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as guidance for mankind containing clear signs which lead (to the straight road) and distinguishing (the truth from falsehood). Therefore, he who witnesses this month must fast it, and he who is ill or on a journey should complete the count by (fasting on equal number of) other days. Allah desires ease for you and does not desire hardship for you so that you complete the prescribed number of fasting days, and that you glorify Him for the guidance which He has blessed you with, and that you may become grateful.


The Poets

The Trusted Spirit (Gabriel) has descended with it,


Those Who Set The Ranks

Undoubtedly, We have made this (tree) a torment for the wrongdoers.


The Family of 'Imrân

And Allah will never leave the Muslims in the situation you are in (now) until He distinguishes the impure from the pure. And, (O common people,) it is not Allah’s Glory that He reveals to you the unseen. However, Allah chooses from amongst His Messengers whom He wills (for the knowledge of the unseen). Therefore, put faith in Allah and His Messengers. And if you embrace faith and become Godfearing, there is a tremendous reward for you.


Cattle

And He is the One Who has produced trellised and untrellised gardens (i.e., plants climbing up with supports and those not climbing up) and (also created) date (palms) and vegetation with a wide variety of fruits and olive and pomegranates (that) resemble (in shape) but differ (in taste). When (these trees) bear fruit, eat of their fruits, and (also) give away its due (as appointed by Allah) on the day of harvest (of the crop and the fruit), and do not spend wastefully. Surely, He does not like those who spend extravagantly.


The Beneficent

And He is the One Who has maintained the sky raised high and (He is the One) Who has set up the balance (for justice),


The Table Spread

And (at that time) the believers will say: ‘Is it they who swore by Allah (by way of) solemn oaths that they were certainly with you (alone)?’ (But) all their deeds have gone void. So they have become the losers.


Sâd

Shall We make those who believe and do constructive works like those who corrupt the earth with mischief and destructive works? Or shall We make the pious like the corrupt and wicked?


The Criterion

His punishment will be doubled on the Day of Rising and, disgraced and humiliated, he will live in it forever.


The Most High

And the wretched one will avoid and evade it,


The Dawn

He will say: ‘Would that I had sent (something) ahead of me for my (real) life (which would have helped me Today)!’


Hûd

So why were there not amongst the communities, that preceded you, men of superior morality and wisdom, who would stop people from mischief-mongering in the land, except a few of them whom We delivered? And the unjust stuck to (the same path of) luxury and lustfulness they were addicted to. And they were (regular) criminals.


The Heights

And He is the One Who sends the winds as glad tidings before His mercy (i.e., rain), until, when these (winds) bring moisture-laden heavy clouds, We drive these (clouds) towards a town dead (of drought and infertility). Then We cause a downpour from (the clouds), and by means of this (water) We bring forth fruits of all kinds (from the earth). In like manner, We shall bring forth the dead (from the graves on the Day of Resurrection), so that you may take direction and guidance.


Women

(O Glorious Messenger!) Surely, We have revealed to you the Book based on Truth so that you may judge between the people in accordance with (the Truth) which Allah has shown to you. And (never) become a contender on behalf of the treacherous ones.


Yâ Sîn

Surely, I have believed in your Lord, so listen to me (attentively).’


The Tidings

And We (have) made the day (a time) for (earning) livelihood.


The Mount

Do they have (the knowledge of) the unseen that they write down?


Al-Hijr

(Allah) said: ‘O Iblis, what has happened to you that you have not joined those who have prostrated themselves?’


Yâ Sîn

And We produced in it gardens of date-palms and grapes, and also caused some springs as well to gush forth in it,


The Enshrouded One

And observe patience with what they (disbelievers) utter and turn aside from them in a fine manner.


Light

Indeed, those who like that lewdness should spread amongst the Muslims, for them is an agonizing punishment in this world and in the Hereafter. And Allah knows (the intentions of such people) and you do not know.


Yâ Sîn

And if We intend, We drown them. Then there will not be any to respond to their cry, nor will they be saved anyway,


The Hypocrites

And when it is said to them: ‘Come so that Allah’s Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) may seek forgiveness for you,’ these (hypocrites) jerk their heads aside (insolently) and you see them keeping away (from your presence) in arrogance.*


Al-Hijr

And worship your Lord till you attain to the station of certainty of faith (which goes with your glory, i.e., perfect cognizance of divinity or the moment of far-nearness to your Lord).


Jonah

And We took the Children of Israel across the sea. Pharaoh and his army chased them with rebellion, tyranny and oppression until when he (Pharaoh) was seized by drowning, he said: ‘I believe that there is no god to be worshipped apart from (the God) that the Children of Israel have put faith in and I am (now) of the Muslims.’


Sâd

The only Revelation that is sent to me (from Allah) is that I am but a clear and straight Warner.’


Hûd

Lut (Lot) said: ‘Would that I had the power to resist you, or I could seek shelter (today) in some unassailable fort!’


The Tidings

A compensation commensurate with (their revolt),


The Believers

Or have they not recognized their Messenger and (so) they deny him?


Al-Hijr

And We turned their town upside down and rained upon them stones of baked clay.


The Sundering

He will soon be given an easy reckoning,


The Prostration

And surely, before the major torment (of the Hereafter), We shall make them savour the (taste of) nearby torment (in this world) so that they abstain (from disbelief).


The Beneficent

And keep weighing justly and do not make the balance fall short.


Women

Those of the Muslims who (shirking fight) stay back (home) without any stressful condition (i.e., excuse), and those who fight in the cause of Allah with their material as well as human resources cannot be equal (in their reward and rank). Allah has exalted in rank those who fight in the cause of Allah with their material as well as human resources above those who stay back withdrawn. Allah has (surely) promised good to all (the believers, yet) He has bestowed the merit of excellence with a mighty reward (and bounty) on those who strive hard over those who stay behind.


Repentance

The Day when this (gold, silver and wealth) will be heated in the Fire of Hell, their foreheads, sides and backs will be branded with this (heated material, and it will be said to them:) ‘This is the same (wealth) that you treasured for (the benefit of) your souls. So taste (this wealth) which you had been amassing.’


Women

I will, for sure, lead them astray, arouse in them foul aspirations and keep directing them. So they will definitely incise the ears of the cattle. And indeed, I shall command them persistently. So they will surely alter what Allah has created.’ And whoever forsakes Allah and takes Satan for a friend will most certainly suffer a perceptible loss.


Counsel

And indeed, he who avenges the wrong that has been done to him, they will no way be (blamed and taken to task).


The Family of 'Imrân

Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, there are signs (of Allah’s absolute authority) for those who possess constructive wisdom.


Tâ Hâ

So when he reached that (fire), a call was made: ‘O Musa (Moses)!


The Winnowing Winds

Then We seized him and his army (with torment), and drowned them (all) in the river. And he was but the perpetrator of condemnable works.


He Frowned

Or would accept (your) advice which would provide him benefit (more and more).


The Reality

And had he ascribed to Us even a (single) fabricated thing,


Al-Hijr

Verily, in this (occurrence) there are signs for those who possess the ability to probe into reality.


The Reality

So they (also) disobeyed the Messenger of their Lord. And Allah seized them with a mighty seizure.


The Cow

Ask the Children of Israel how many a clear sign We gave them! But he who alters Allah’s bounty after it has reached him, then Allah surely inflicts severe torment.


The Children of Israel

Say: ‘Everyone acts according to his own (respective) style and nature, and your Lord knows full well who is best guided to the straight path.


Those Who Drag Forth

So he gathered (people) and started calling out,


The Prophets

And We blessed him with (a son) Ishaq (Isaac) and (by his prayer a grandson) Ya‘qub (Jacob) in addition, and We made all of them pious.


The Beneficent

There are two springs which will be gushing with force in these two (as well).


Those Who Set The Ranks

And, verily, Nuh (Noah) cried to Us. So how excellent We are to respond to the prayers!


The Cow

And certainly We have sent down to you luminous signs and none but the disobedient can deny them.


Counsel

And those who dispute about (the Din [Religion] of) Allah after it has been accepted, their discussion and contention is false in the sight of their Lord. And upon them is the wrath (of Allah) and for them is a severe torment.


The Story

Ta, Sin, Mim. (Only Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him] know the real meaning.)


Sâd

So all the angels fell down together prostrating themselves before him,


The Cave

(Having accomplished his conquests in the east,) he then followed (still another) route,


The Pilgrimage

To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. And surely, Allah is Self-Sufficient, All-Praiseworthy.


The Family of 'Imrân

Beware! You are the ones who love them, but they do not (even) like you, although you believe in all the Books. When they meet you, they say: ‘We have accepted faith,’ but when alone, they bite their fingers in rage against you. Say: ‘Perish in your pent-up rage.’ Certainly, Allah knows well the secrets of hearts.


Women

So, (O Beloved,) by your Lord, they cannot become true believers until they make you a judge in every dispute that arises amongst them, and thereafter they do not feel any resentment in their hearts against the judgment that you make, and submit (to your decision) gladly, with total submission.


Rivalry in Worldly Increase

Again (you are warned.) No! Never! You will soon learn about (your end).


The Heights

(Allah) said: ‘You will spend your life in the very same earth, and will die in it, and from the same will you be brought forth (on the Day of Resurrection).’


Abraham

O our Lord! Verily, I have settled my offspring (Isma‘il [Ishmael]) in the barren valley (of Mecca) in the close vicinity of Your Sacred House, O our Lord, so that they may establish Prayer. So make the hearts of the people incline towards them with love and fondness, and provide for them (all kinds of) fruits as sustenance so that they may remain grateful.


The Morning Hours

And by the night when it covers up, Or (O My Esteemed Beloved,) I swear by (your fragrant tresses spread like) the sprawling murky night (over your effulgent face and shoulders,) Or By (the veil of your essence that is keeping under layered covers your real nucleus of radiance like) the dark night when it envelops,


The Prophets

He said: ‘Nay, this biggest (idol) of them would have done this. So ask these (very idols) if they can speak.’


Saba

And those who have been given knowledge know that (the Book) which has been revealed to you from your Lord is alone the truth. And that (Book) guides to the path of the Most Exalted in Might, All-Praiseworthy (Lord).


The Thunder

Those who believe and do pious works, for them there are pleasures and rejoicing and an excellent abode (in the Hereafter).’


Women

This (exceptional) bounty is from Allah, and Allah suffices as a Knower.


Cattle

And, according to their (heretic) concept, they (also) say: ‘These (particular) cattle and crops are prohibited. None can eat them except the one whom we wish. (And) there are (certain) cattle whose backs are forbidden (to ride). And there are (some) cattle on which these people do not pronounce the Name of Allah (at the time of slaughter. All this) amounts to fabrication against Allah.’ Soon He will punish them for (that) which they used to fabricate.


Ornaments of Gold

And Most Blessed is He to Whom belongs the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and (also of all) that is between them. And He has the knowledge of the Last Hour (as well), and you will be returned to Him alone.


The Poets

( Musa [ Moses]) said to those (sorcerers): ‘Throw down the (magic) items which you are about to throw.’


Cattle

And these (disbelievers) say: ‘Why was an angel (whom we could physically see and who would verify him) not sent down to this (glorious Messenger)?’ Had We sent down an angel, (their) affair would have been settled once and for all, and they would not have been granted (any) respite.


The Children of Israel

Then We turned the victory over them to your favour and helped you with (affluence in) wealth and children and increased your numerical strength (as well).


The Bee

And when they are asked: ‘What has your Lord sent down?’ they retort: ‘False fables of the people gone by (have been sent down).’


The Family of 'Imrân

Do you assume that you will enter Paradise (without any good), whereas Allah has not yet tested those of you who fight for His cause, nor has He judged the steadfast?


The Pilgrimage

He knows (best) what is before them and what is behind them. And to Allah all matters are returned.


The Cloaked One

There is no doubt that this (Qur’an) is a Reminder.


The Poets

So We delivered him and those who were (aboard) with him in the fully loaded Ark.


Hûd

(O Glorious Messenger!) Do they say: ‘The Messenger has fabricated this (Qur’an) himself’? Say: ‘If I have fabricated it, then I shall have to bear (the resulting torment of) my sin. And I am free of the sin that you are perpetrating.’


The Enshrouded One

Rise and stand (in Prayer) at night but (for) a short while,


She That Disputeth

You will never find those who believe in Allah and the Day of Rising making friends with anyone who is hostile to Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), even though they are their fathers (and forefathers), or their sons (and grandsons), or their brothers, or their near relatives. It is they in whose hearts Allah has inscribed faith and has strengthened them with His spirit (i.e., special spiritual benefit). And He will admit them to the Gardens with streams flowing under them. They will live in them forever. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Allah. It is they who are the party of (the devotees of) Allah. Remember! It is the party of (the devotees of) Allah that attain to the goal.


Mary

O sister of Harun (Aaron)! Neither was your father a bad man, nor was your mother an unchaste woman.’


The Romans

To show ingratitude for the bounty which We have given them. So enjoy benefits (of a few days’ life), then soon you will know (your end).


The Table Spread

O believers! Do not denigrate the signs of Allah, nor the sacred (and venerable) month (i.e., any one of Dhu al-Qa‘da, Dhu al-Hijja, Muharram and Rajab), nor the sacrificial animals sent to the Sacred House—the Ka‘ba—nor the animals brought to Mecca with ritual straps around their necks. Also do not violate the sanctity (of life and property, and honour and dignity) of those resorting to the Sacred House, the Ka‘ba, (for they are the ones) seeking bounty and pleasure of their Lord. And when you take off ihram (the Pilgrim’s garb), then you are allowed to hunt. And never let the enmity of a people incite you to aggression (against them) since they barred you from the Sacred House (i.e., visiting the Ka‘ba). And always support one another in (the works of) righteousness and piety, but do not become accomplices in (works of) sin and transgression. And fear Allah persistently. Indeed, Allah awards severe punishment (to those who disobey and defy).


The Rising of the Dead

In truth, man will (himself) be aware of (the affairs of) his self,


The Jinn

And that (some) of us are obedient and (some) of us are wrongdoers as well. So he who becomes obedient, it is they who seek righteousness.


The Morning Star

So man should ponder (and find out) from what substance he has been created.


The Children of Israel

And We sent down the Qur’an in segments so that you might recite it to the people distinctly with pauses. And We have revealed it in intervals gradually (in accordance with the circumstances and expediencies).


The Most High

And He Who has determined law, and guided (it to its) way (of sustaining and functioning according to its respective system),


Yâ Sîn

Should I take such gods apart from Him (Allah) that if the Most Kind (Lord) intends to do me any harm, their intercession would not bring me any benefit, nor would they be able to rescue me?


The Night

Soon shall We facilitate his landing into hardship (advancing towards torment, so that punishment becomes his rightful due).


Repentance

And if any of the idolaters seeks asylum with you, provide him with protection until he listens to the Words of Allah. Then escort him to his haven. This is because these people do not possess the knowledge (of the truth).


Jonah

Say: ‘Had Allah so willed, I would not have recited this (Qur’an) to you, nor would He (Himself) have made it known to you. I have indeed spent a (part of) life amongst you (even) before this (revelation of the Qur’an). So do you not understand?’


The Dawn

Then your Lord unleashed the scourge of punishment on them.


The Winnowing Winds

And by the heaven with its galaxies and orbits (of stars and planets),


Counsel

So keep calling them to this (Din [Religion]), and hold fast (to it) as the command has been given to you. And do not give any heed to their desires and say (this): ‘I believe in every Book that Allah has revealed, and I have been commanded to do justice between you. Allah is our Lord as well as your Lord. For us are our deeds and for you are your deeds. There is no debate and dispute between us and you. Allah will gather us all together and to Him is the return (of all).’


Joseph

(During the days of famine) Yusuf’s (Joseph’s) brothers came (to Egypt to procure grain) and came to him. So Yusuf (Joseph) recognized them, but they could not recognize him.


And I follow the Din (Religion) of my father and forefathers: Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac) and Ya‘qub (Jacob). And we have no right to associate anything as a partner with Allah. This (belief in the Oneness of Allah) is a (special) bounty of Allah upon us and the people, but most people do not give thanks.


Saba

Say: ‘My Lord reveals the truth (to the Prophets. He) is the All-Knower of all the unseen.’


Ornaments of Gold

So if We take you away (from the world), even then We shall take revenge on them,


The Jinn

And that we thought that man and jinn would never tell a lie against Allah.


And, (O party of jinn,) those men also thought just as you thought that Allah would never raise up anyone (after death).


Victory

He is the One Who sent down calmness and tranquillity into the hearts of the believers so that their faith gets increased with more faith (and the faith learnt—‘the knowledge of certitude’ changes into the faith seen—‘the eye of certitude’). And all the armies of the heavens and the earth belong to Allah alone. And Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.


Hûd

And Nuh (Noah) set himself to building the Ark. And whenever the chiefs of his people passed by him, they would scoff at him. Nuh (Noah) would say (in reply): ‘If you are mocking us (today), we shall also mock you (tomorrow) as you are mocking us.


The Table Spread

(They are) the ones who spy to coin lies. (Moreover,) they voraciously devour unlawful wealth and property. If they approach you (with a dispute for judgment), then it is (up to) you whether to judge between them or decline. And if you opt to keep away from them, (even then) they are incapable of doing you any harm, and if you judge, then judge between them (too but) with justice (i.e., their enmity should not restrain judgment based on justice). Undoubtedly, Allah loves those who do justice.


The Bee

No doubt, those who lived before them (also) devised plots, but Allah knocked down the edifice (of their deceptive plots) from its foundations, and the roof caved in upon them, and the torment came at them from whence they least expected.


Then your Lord—for those who emigrated (i.e., left their homes and towns for the cause of Allah) after they had been made to suffer from trials (and atrocities at the hands of militant and tyrant disbelievers), then fought in the way of Allah and remained steadfast (in the face of violence, mischief, tyranny, oppression and terrorism); after that (O Glorious Beloved)—your Lord is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Table Spread

Then the (ill-commanding) self of Qabil (Cain) made the killing of his brother Habil (Abel) easy (and tempting) for him. So, he killed him and became one of the losers.


The Moon

And surely, the everlasting punishment reached them early in the morning.


Tâ Hâ

Go, you and your brother (Harun [Aaron]), with My signs and do not slacken in remembering Me.


The Story

And We shall take out from every community a witness, and We shall then say (to the disbelievers): ‘Bring your proof.’ Then they will know that the truth belongs to Allah, and all (the lies) they used to invent will disappear from them.


The Ascending Stairways

(Their plight) will be that their eyes will be cast down (with shame and fear) and disgrace enveloping them. It is this Day which they were promised.


The Believers

Then certainly, after this (life), you shall die.


Cattle

Say: ‘Shall I take (for worship) anyone as (my) friend other than Allah, Who is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and He feeds (all) and is not fed (Himself)?’ Say: ‘I have been commanded to become the first Muslim (who bows his head before His Holy presence), and (this too has been commanded) never to be one of the polytheists.’


Iron

Surely, both the men and the women who give charity and those who lend a goodly loan to Allah, the (reward of charity) will be increased for them manifold, and there will be most honourable reward for them.


The Spider

The Day when the torment wraps them from above them and from beneath their feet, Allah will say: ‘Savour the taste of works you used to perform.’


Cattle

But when they forgot that Reminder which was urged upon them, We opened up for them the gates (to abundance) of everything (to take them to their end) until when they luxuriated (in ecstasy of sensual delights and sensuous gratification) with all that was provided for them, We seized them all of a sudden (with torment) and they were struck with despair.


Abundance

Indeed, your enemy will remain childless and his race will be cut off.


The Rising of the Dead

And I swear by the blaming self, reproaching (itself for evil deeds).


Al-Hijr

So, by your Lord, We shall indeed interrogate them all,


Those Who Set The Ranks

(How wonderfully) have you made your dream really true!’ Surely, We pay back the spiritually excellent the same way. (So you are blessed with the prominence of Our closest friend.)


Jonah

Know! To Allah belongs whoever is in the heavens and whoever is in the earth. And those who worship (idols) besides Allah do not (in fact) follow (even) their (own sculptured) partner-gods. They follow but only (their own) assumption and conjecture, and they merely indulge in wrong guesswork.


The Ant

Go with this letter of mine and deliver it to them. Then withdraw from them and see what they turn to.’


The Bee

And these (animals also) carry your loads to those distant cities (and remote areas) where you cannot reach (otherwise) without toiling hard. Surely, your Lord is Most Clement, Ever-Merciful.


The Mount

Have they been created by nothing, or are they themselves the creators?


The Heights

Then We sent upon them (many) distinct signs (as chastisement): storms, locusts, lice, frogs and blood. (Even) then they continued with arrogance and rebellion, and they were an (extremely) sinful people.


The Poets

So into Hell will be thrown headlong (the idols as well as) the people who lost the straight road.


The Sovereignty

And surely, We have adorned the lowest heaven of the universe with lights (in the form of stars, planets, other asteroids and meteoroids). And We have also made (some of them) the means of pelting away (i.e., eliminating the negative effects of) satans (i.e., rebellious forces). And We have prepared for these (satans) a torment of Blazing Fire.


The Cloaked One

Leave Me (to take revenge) on him whom I have created alone,


The Cow

Their (acceptance) of guidance is not your responsibility. It is Allah Who awards guidance to whom He wills. And whatever wealth you give away (as charity donation) goes to your own benefit. It is not appropriate for you to spend but for Allah’s pleasure alone. And whatever you spend of your wealth, (its reward) will be paid back to you in full and you shall not be treated unjustly.


The Mount

And those who believe and whose children follow them in faith, We shall also unite their children with them (in the ranks of Paradise even if their actions would not fall in that grade. It would be in the honour of their pious fathers). And We shall also not reduce in anyway the reward of the actions of their (pious fathers. Besides this,) everyone will be held in (reward and punishment for) his own works.


The Poets

(Pharaoh) said: ‘You have believed in Him before I granted you permission. Surely, it is he (Musa [Moses]) who is your chief (coach) and who has taught you magic. You will soon come to know (your end). I will definitely cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides and will surely crucify you all.’


The Cow

And (also recall) when We commanded the angels: ‘Prostrate yourselves before Adam.’ Then they all prostrated themselves to Adam except Iblis (Satan). He refused and showed arrogance, and (consequently) became one of the disbelievers.


The Children of Israel

Allah said: ‘Go (respite is granted to you). So whoever of them follows you, Hell indeed is the only befitting punishment for you all.


The seven heavens and the earth and all that exists in them persistently extol the Glory of Allah, and there is not a single object (in the entire universe) but glorifies Him with His Praise. Yet you cannot appreciate their (state of) glorification. He is surely Most Forbearing, Most Forgiving.


The Sovereignty

They will say: ‘Yes indeed! A Warner did come to us, but we rejected him and said: Allah has not sent down anything. You are just in great error.’


The Children of Israel

(And Satan also said:) ‘Tell me, is it he You have exalted over me? (What is its reason after all?) If You grant me respite till the Day of Resurrection, I shall root out his children except a few of them (by bringing them under my control).’


The Cow

And (also recall) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘My Lord, show me how You bring the dead to life.’ Allah said: ‘Do you not have faith?’ He submitted: ‘Why not! (I do believe,) but (I wish) my heart is blessed with gratifying calm.’ Allah ordained: ‘Well, take four birds and tame them to feel attached to you; then (slaughter them and) place a piece of each of them on each hill; then call them. They will come to you at high speed. And know that surely Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.’


Jonah

Even though all signs should come to them so much so that they see the painful torment (as well).


Those Who Drag Forth

Then it will be rending (of all heavenly bodies) asunder with single extremely horrible explosion.


The Opening

Not of those who have been afflicted with wrath, nor of those who have gone astray.


The Bee

And Allah has made your homes (permanent) places for you to reside and made for you (temporary) dwellings (i.e., tents) with the skins of cattle which you find light enough during your journey and for (reposing at break-journey) halts. And (Allah is the One Who) provides you with household goods and profitable means (in business and trade) from the wool of sheep and lambs and the fur of camels and hair obtained from goats (which are) for an appointed term.


Muhammad

And if We will, We can surely show these (hypocrites) to you (in such a manner) that you may recognize them by their facial expressions and (likewise) you may recognize them by their conversation style and Allah knows (best) all your actions.


Spoils of War

This (torment) is because Allah never changes any blessing that He grants affluently to some people till they change their blessed state themselves (i.e., when they commit ingratitude, disobedience and sins and even lose the sense of loss, they are seized by destruction and devastation). And Allah is indeed All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

We have not created the heavens and the earth and (the creation) that is between them but with wisdom and (the fixing of) an appointed term. And those who have disbelieved turn away from what they have been warned of.


The Table Spread

O believers! When (you intend) to stand for Prayer, then, (for ablution,) wash your faces and hands up to the elbows, and pass your wet hands over your heads and (also wash) your feet up to the ankles. And if you are in a state of obligation for total ablution, purify yourselves well (by bathing). Should you be ill or on a journey, or someone of you comes (after) defecation, or you have had sexual contact with women and then you do not find water, (in these cases,) perform tayammum with clean soil. So, it is wiping your faces and (full) hands with it (i.e., clean soil). Allah does not want to make things hard for you, but He wants to purify you, and complete the bestowal of His favour upon you so that you may become grateful.


The Bee

And they (the disbelievers and polytheists) ascribe daughters to Allah—Glory be to Him (He is far above that)!—and for themselves they prefer what they desire (i.e., sons).


The Event

So always glorify the Name of your Lord, Most Magnificent.


She That Disputeth

Allah has destined: ‘Most certainly, I and My Messengers will dominate.’ Surely, Allah is Most Strong, Almighty.


Women

But if some favour comes to you from Allah, (then) the same (hypocrite) shall (regretfully) say, as if there was no friendship between you and him: ‘Would that I had been with them, then I would also have achieved a massive triumph!’


The Table Spread

But those who disbelieve and deny Our Revelations, they are the people who will be (on fire) in Hell.


Cattle

And amongst them are (also) some who keep their ears towards you, and (in view of their evil intentions) We have wrapped their hearts in veils. (So, it is not possible for them now) that they may understand it (the Qur’an) and (We have) plugged their ears. And even if they see all signs (naked), they (still) will not believe in them, so much so that when they approach you and quarrel with you, the disbelievers say (at that time): ‘This (Qur’an) is nothing but fabricated stories of the old folk.’


Women

And for you, the share in the property your wives leave is one half, provided they have no children. In case they have offspring, then there is one-fourth of inheritance for you, (that too) after (the fulfilment of) the will that may have been made or after (the payment of) debt. And the share of your wives in the assets you leave is one-fourth, provided you have no children. But if you have children, then their share in your inheritance is one-eighth, after (the fulfilment of) the will made pertaining to (the inheritance) or the payment of (your) debt. In the case of a man or a woman who leaves neither parents nor children, but who has a brother or a sister (on the mother’s side i.e., a uterine brother or a sister), there is a one-sixth share for each of the two. But if they are more than that, they all will be sharers in one-third. (This division shall also be accomplished) after the will which is made without any prejudice towards the heirs or after the (payment) of debt. This is a command from Allah, and Allah is All-Knowing, Most Forbearing.


The Cow

So, when Talut (Saul) marched out of the city with his troops, he said: ‘Surely, Allah will try you by means of a stream. So he who drinks from it will not be (of my companions), and he who does not drink it will be of (my party), but if someone takes (only) a sip of it from the hollow of his hand (there is no harm).’ Yet, they all drank of it except a few. So, when Talut (Saul) and his companions in faith crossed the stream, they said: ‘We have no strength today to face Jalut (Goliath) and his forces.’ (But) those who were sure that (after martyrdom or death) they were going to meet Allah said: ‘Many a time a small party has overcome a (very) large party by the command of Allah! And Allah awards His companionship to the steadfast.’


The Children of Israel

And (intolerant and anguished) man prays (sometimes) for evil as he prays for good (for himself). And man has happened to be very impulsive indeed.


The Beneficent

Most Blessed is the Name of your Lord, the Master of glory and splendour and the Master of bounty and honour.


Repentance

And (they are so cowardly that) they swear by Allah that they are from you whilst they are not from you. But they are those who fear (the disclosure and outcome of their hypocrisy. So they appear to be Muslims outawardly).


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

They said: ‘O our people (O community of jinn), indeed we have heard such a Book that has been revealed after (the Torah of) Musa (Moses. It) confirms (the Books) that came before it, and guides to the true (Din [Religion]) and the straight road.


The Heights

And We brought the Children of Israel across the (Red) Sea where they came upon a people who were squatting around their idols (for worship) in deep devotion. They (the Children of Israel) said: ‘O Musa (Moses)! Make for us too a god like the ones they have.’ Musa (Moses) said: ‘You are surely a very ignorant people.


The Reality

Allah made that (gale) seize them for consecutive seven nights and eight days. So, you could see them lying dead (during that time as if) they were hollow roots of the uprooted palm trees.


Exile

And whatever spoils (materials of fay) Allah restored to His Messenger ([blessings and peace be upon him] taking out) from them, you galloped neither horses nor camels in (procuring) them. Yes indeed! Allah gives dominance and control to His Messengers over anyone He wills. And Allah has Absolute Power over everything.


The Mount

They will be delighted at (the bestowals) their Lord will have blessed them with. And their Lord will keep them safe from the punishment of Hell.


Al-Hijr

(O Glorious Beloved!) By your (sacred) life, surely these people (too) are wandering astray, possessed by their lust (like the people of Lut [Lot]).


The Criterion

And He is the One Who created man from (a sperm drop resembling) water, and made for him (kinship by) lineage and in-laws. And your Lord is All-Powerful.


The Cow

Then if he divorces (for the third time), she will not be lawful for him until she marries some husband other than him. But if he (the latter) also divorces her, in such a case there shall be no sin on both of them (the former husband and the wife) if they return (once more to the wedlock), provided both of them (now) think that they would be able to observe the limits set by Allah. And these are the limits (prescribed) by Allah which He explains to those who have knowledge.


Exile

And those (too) who came after these (Emigrants and the Ansar [Supporters]) submit: ‘O our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who have preceded in embracing faith. And let not any spite and rancour be in our hearts against the believers. O our Lord, surely, You are Most Clement, Ever-Merciful.’


The Event

There they will hear nothing absurd nor any word of sin,


The Star

And they know nothing about it. They follow only assumption, and surely assumption serves no purpose in comparison with certitude.


The Cave

Say: ‘Shall We alert you to those who are great losers in respect of deeds?


The Cow

Then Adam learnt some words (of humility and repentance) from his Lord. So Allah accepted his repentance. Surely, He is the One Who is Most Relenting, Ever-Merciful.


The Moon

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


She That Disputeth

But the one who does not find (a slave) must fast for two consecutive months (as an obligation) before they touch each other. Then someone who is unable to do that must feed sixty poor people (under obligation). That is in order that you may keep your belief in Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him). And these are the limits (set by) Allah. And there is a painful punishment for the disbelievers.


The Children of Israel

And they say: ‘When we shall become (decomposed) bones and dust particles (after dying), shall we be raised up alive anew?’


And give to the kindred their rightful due, and also (give) to the needy and the wayfarer, and do not exhaust (your wealth) by expending wastefully.


The Family of 'Imrân

And fear the Fire, which has been prepared for those who reject faith.


The Coursers

And then simultaneously pierce into (the enemy) ranks,


The Poets

(Ibrahim [Abraham]) said: ‘Do they hear you when you call (them)?


The Winnowing Winds

And surely, the reward and the punishment (of actions) are bound to take place.


The Beneficent

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


Mary

And I turn away from you (all), and these (idols) which you worship besides Allah. And I worship my Lord (with absolute concentration). I hope that, owing to the worship of my Lord, I shall not be deprived (of His bounty).’


The Table Spread

Say: ‘(Both) the pure and the impure can never be alike, (O listener,) even though the abundance of the polluted and foul (objects) may fascinate you. So, (instead of observing the difference of abundance and scarcity) fear Allah, O men of wisdom, so that you may flourish and prosper.’


Allah has not made (lawful in the Shariah a cattle dedicated to idols), such as a Bahira, a Sa’iba, a Wasila or a Ham. But the disbelievers fabricate lies against Allah and most of them do not have sense.


Joseph

Truly, in their stories there is a lesson of warning for men of understanding. This (Qur’an) is not a Revelation that can be forged, but a confirmation of those (revealed Books) which were revealed before it, an explanation of everything and guidance and mercy for those who believe.


The Ascending Stairways

So leave them occupied with their absurd talk and pastime until they meet that Day of theirs which they have been promised.


Ornaments of Gold

So We took revenge on them. So see what was the end of those who denied!


Time or Man

And (the servants) will go round them with vessels of silver and (pure and clean) goblets of shining glass,


The Troops

The people who passed before them rejected (the Messengers), so the torment came upon them whence they had no perception.


The Children of Israel

And neither keep your hand tied to your neck (giving nothing to anyone), nor stretch it wide open (giving away all) lest you should sit back, blamed (and) consumed.


The City

(O My Esteemed Beloved!) By (your) father (Adam or Ibrahim [Abraham]) and by those who are born,*


The Cow

And who turns away from the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham) except he who has engaged himself in foolishness? And surely, We did choose him in the worldly life, and certainly in the Hereafter (too) he will be amongst the high-ranking intimate companions.


The Bee

And Allah has created for you spouses from amongst yourselves, and has created through your mates (i.e., wives) sons and grandsons and provided you with pure sustenance. Do they still believe in falsehood (abandoning the truth) and disregard Allah’s favours?


Counsel

And there will be no supporters for the (disbelievers) to help them against Allah. And he whom Allah holds astray, there is no way left for him (towards guidance).


The Family of 'Imrân

Indeed, those who reject faith, neither their wealth nor their children shall be able to save them anyway from (the torment of) Allah. It is they who are the fuel of Hell.


The Event

(That) will be the reward of the (pious) works which they used to do.


The Declining Day

Except for those who believe and do good deeds and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to patience (in the face of hardships and afflictions that are faced whilst preaching the Din [Religion] of truth).


The Overwhelming

Allah will torment him with the greatest punishment.


Saba

And the preceding communities also denied (the truth). And they have not yet attained even one tenth of what We granted them (the bygone people). But they too denied My Messengers. So how (awful) was My denial indeed!


Tâ Hâ

So that we (both) may amply glorify You,


Mary

O father! Indeed, I fear that a torment from the Most Kind (Lord) may seize you and you become a companion of Satan.’


Light

And the fifth time (to say) that Allah’s wrath be upon her if he (the husband) is truthful.


Women

Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the (revealed) Book? They buy misguidance, and want you (also) to turn away from the straight path.


Mary

Does man not remember that We had created him before this (also) whilst he was just nothing?


Light

And had there not been Allah’s grace and His mercy upon you (for the sake of the Holy Prophet [blessings and peace be upon him], you too would have been destroyed like the former communities). But Allah is Most Clement, Ever-Merciful.


Muhammad

So are they (the deniers) now just waiting for the Last Hour to come upon them all of a sudden? Its signs have no doubt drawn (near). But what (good) will their admonition do to them when the Last Hour (itself) approaches?


Light

And marry those of your men and women who are leading an unmarried life (despite reaching the age of marriage), and also (marry) those of your male and female slaves who are capable. If they are poor, Allah will make them rich out of His bounty and Allah is Most Infinite, All-Knowing.


Tâ Hâ

(Moreover, who prohibited you) from following my way (in forbidding them fiercely)? Did you disobey me?’


Sâd

When they came inside to Dawud (David), he felt nervous. They said: ‘Do not feel upset. We are two parties in a dispute. One of us has wronged the other. So judge between us with truth and justice, and do not exceed limits, and lead us towards the right path.


Al-Hijr

So glorify your Lord with His praise and live amongst those who prostrate themselves before Him.


Ornaments of Gold

Until when he will come to Us, he will say (to his companion, Satan): ‘Alas! Would that there had been between me and you the distance of east and west; So (you were) the most evil companion indeed!’


Tâ Hâ

And (now) I have chosen you for Myself (for the task of Messengership and the exceptional favour).


The Cow

But (those) transgressors substituted some other phrase in place of that which was said to them. So We sent down a calamity from heaven on (those) evildoers (in the form of a plague) because they were (persistently) disobeying.


The Poets

Then thereafter We drowned all the rest.


The Private Apartments

And if two parties of the Muslims fight, make them reconcile. Then if either of these (parties) commits injustice and aggression against the other, fight against (the party) that is committing aggression till it returns to Allah’s command (of establishing peace). When they revert and submit, make peace between them with equity. And put justice to work. Surely, Allah loves those who do justice.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And good and evil cannot be equal. And remove the evil in a better (way) with the result that the one with whom you had rivalry becomes your most warmhearted friend.


Ornaments of Gold

So that you may sit on their backs (i.e., seats) firmly, then remember the favour of your Lord. When you sit firmly on it (the seat of your means of transport), say: ‘Glory be to Him Who has made it subservient to us, whereas we could not bring it under control.


The Criterion

And those who do not hope for meeting with Us say: ‘Why were angels not sent down to us? Or if we could see our Lord (with our own eyes, we would certainly believe).’ In fact, they esteem (themselves) very highly in their hearts and are rebelling beyond bounds.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Has He chosen daughters instead of sons? (The creed of the disbelievers of Mecca is being refuted in the language of their logic and mentality.)


The Beneficent

(He alone is) the Lord of the two easts and (He alone is) the Lord of the two wests.


The Spider

And those who believe and persevere with right actions, We shall certainly house them in the upper palaces of Paradise with streams flowing beneath them; they will live there forever. What an excellent reward for those who do (constructive) works!


Saba

And those who strived in (opposition to) Our Revelations presuming to frustrate (Us), it is they for whom there is punishment of a highly agonizing torment.


The Bee

And Allah has illustrated an example of two (such) men of whom one is dumb, has no power over anything and is a burden on his master; wherever he (the master) sends him, he brings no good. Can he (the dumb) be equal to the (other) one who (holds such an office that he) enjoins the people to do justice, and he himself also follows the straight path?


The Children of Israel

We extend help to all: those (ambitious of this world) as well as those (aspiring to the Hereafter. O Glorious Beloved, all this) is of your Lord’s bestowal. And the bestowal of your Lord is not forbidden and restricted (to anyone).


Cattle

And We bestowed upon him (Ibrahim [Abraham]) Ishaq (Isaac) and Ya‘qub (Jacob—son and grandson) and blessed all (of them) with guidance. (Also) before (them), We provided guidance to Nuh (Noah) and (guided aright) amongst his progeny Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon) and Ayyub (Job) and Yusuf (Joseph) and Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron). And thus do We reward the pious.


The Table Spread

And (that is the reason) when (some of the true Christians) listen to this (Holy Qur’an) which has been revealed to the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), you see their eyes overflowing with tears. (This overflowing of tears) springs from the truth of which they have (gained) gnosis. (Besides) they submit: ‘O our Lord! We have believed (in the Truth which You have revealed), so inscribe us (also) amongst those who bear witness (to the truth).


Ornaments of Gold

And ask the Messengers We sent before you whether We made any gods to be worshipped instead of the Most Kind (Lord).


The Cow

The worldly life has been quite adorned and beautified for the disbelievers. And they make fun of the believers. But those who have embraced Godwariness will rank far superior to them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allah gives without measure to whom He wills.


The Believers

But they broke the command of their din (religion) into sects by disagreeing amongst themselves. Each sect is pleased with that much (portion of din [religion]) which they have.


The Dawn

(They were) the people who perpetrated tyranny in their (respective) countries,


The Star

Then he will be given full reward (for all his endeavours);


The Prophets

(The Esteemed Prophet) said: ‘My Lord knows (every) word uttered in the heavens and the earth and He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.’


The Sovereignty

Look around time and again with (an inquisitive) vision (from different angles and with scientific methods. Every time) your sight will return to you fatigued and frustrated (in finding any shortcoming or imperfection).


The Believer

And verily We gave Musa ([Moses] the Book of) guidance, and (after him) We made the Children of Israel the inheritors of that (Book),


Victory

(O Beloved!) Indeed, those who pledge allegiance to you in fact pledge allegiance to Allah alone. Allah’s hand is over their hands (in the form of your hand). Then whoever breaks his pledge breaks it only to his own harm. But he who fulfils what he has promised to Allah, He will bless him with immense reward.


The Poets

And I am not the one who casts out the believers.


Yâ Sîn

This is revealed by the Almighty, Ever-Merciful,


The Sundering

When (all) the heavenly bodies will split asunder,


The Children of Israel

And when We resolve to destroy a town, We send (some) command to the rich and the affluent amongst them (so that the common man and the poor may make amends) but they act disobediently in (the town). Thus Our decree (of torment) becomes due against it. Then We totally demolish that town.


Hûd

That do not worship anyone but Allah. Verily, I am a Warner from Him (Allah) to you and a Bearer of glad tidings;


The Criterion

Say: ‘I do not ask you for any compensation for this (preaching), but that whoever desires to take a path to (reach) his Lord (may step in).’


The Cow

It is made lawful for you to approach your wives during the nights of the fasts. They are like clothes for you and you are like clothes for them. Allah knows that you broke the trust in the case of your own right. But He has shown mercy to you and has forgiven you. So, have sexual relations with them now (during the nights of the fasts without any inhibition) and seek what Allah has prescribed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you (separated) from the black thread (of night). Then complete the fast till dusk. And refrain from having sexual contact with your wives, whilst you are in retreat in the mosques. These are the bounds (set) by Allah. So do not draw near to them (to step over). Thus Allah explains His Verses (clearly) for the people, so that they may embrace piety.


The Pilgrimage

Have they not travelled in the land that (perhaps by seeing these ruins) their hearts should become (such) as to understand, or the ears (such) as to hear (the truth)? So the fact is that it is not the eyes (of such people) that are blind, but the hearts, which are in the breasts, turn blind.


Abraham

And He has given you everything that you asked Him for, and if you seek to number the favours of Allah, you will not be able to count them all. Indeed, man is highly unjust and extremely ungrateful.


The Pen

‘Do not let any pauper come near you in the garden today.’


Cattle

Say (to them): ‘What do you think if Allah deprives you of hearing and sight and seals up your hearts, (then) who is the god other than Allah who can restore to you these (blessings afresh)?’ Look how diversely We explain Our Revelations! Yet they continue turning away.


Abraham

And We shall certainly settle you in the (same) land after them. This (covenant) is for every such person that fears standing before My presence and dreads My promise (of torment).’


The Poets

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


Jonah

Then, after them, We sent Musa and Harun (Moses and Aaron) with Our signs to Pharaoh and his chiefs. But they displayed arrogance and they were people given to crimes.


The Cow

And when We took a firm promise from you, and We raised the Mount of Sinai high above you, (saying): ‘Hold fast to this (Book) which We have given you and listen (to Our commandment).’ Then (your chiefs) said: ‘We have heard but disobeyed.’ And owing to their revolt against faith, their hearts were imbued with the love of the calf. (O Beloved) say (to them): ‘These utterances are (most) vile which your (so-called) faith commands you if you believe (in them truly).’


The Table Spread

And when I imbued the hearts of the disciples with (this): ‘Believe in Me and My Messenger (‘Isa [Jesus]),’ they said: ‘We believe and bear witness that we are certainly Muslims.’


Joseph

So, when they lost hope about Yusuf (Joseph), they counselled (amongst themselves) in isolation. The eldest (brother) amongst them said: ‘Do you not know that your father took a firm covenant from you in the Name of Allah, and before that (you also know) you committed excesses with respect to Yusuf (Joseph)? So I shall not leave this land at all until my father accords me permission, or Allah gives some judgment in my case, and He is the Best of those who judge.


Sâd

This (is for the believers), and surely for the defiant there is an extremely evil abode.


The Family of 'Imrân

Verily, Allah chose Adam, and Nuh (Noah), and the family of Ibrahim (Abraham) and the family of ‘Imran (in dignity) above all the people of the world.


Tâ Hâ

So let not someone who (himself) does not believe in it and follows his own lust (of the lower self) prevent you from (focusing on) it, otherwise you (too) will perish.


The Cave

And as for the boy, his parents were blessed with faith. So we feared that (if he lived on, he would become a disbeliever, and on attaining to maturity) he would afflict both of them with disobedience and disbelief.


The Moon

So they called one of their companions (named Qidar). He attacked (the she-camel with a sword) and hamstrung her.


Crouching

So all praise belongs to Allah alone, Who is the Lord of the heavens and the Master of the earth (and also) the Sustainer of all the worlds.


Mary

And, (O Jibra’il [Gabriel], say to My Beloved:) ‘We cannot descend (onto earth) without the command of your Lord. To Him belongs whatever is before us and whatever is behind us and whatever is in between. And your Lord is never forgetful (of you).


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

As for the people of ‘Ad, they were unrightfully arrogant (and rebellious) in the land and said: ‘Who is greater in might than we are?’ And have they not seen that Allah, Who has created them, is far mightier in power than they are? And they kept denying Our Revelations.


The Heights

What behooves me is to say (nothing) about Allah but the truth. I have indeed brought you a clear sign from your Lord. So send away with me the Children of Israel (setting them free of your yoke of slavery).’


The Prophets

And to Sulayman ([Solomon] We subjected) the violent wind which used to blow by his command (from all sides and directions) towards (Syria), the land in which We have placed blessings. And We know everything (full) well.


Noah

That you must worship Allah and fear Him and obey me.


Women

Indeed, those who eat up the property of orphans unjustly fill their bellies but with fire, and soon will they fall into a Blazing Fire.


Light

Surely those who fabricated the accusation (against ‘A’isha the truthful, the pure, the chaste—may Allah be well pleased with her) were (also) a party from amongst you. Do not consider this (slander account) as a bad thing for you. It has rather (turned out to be) good for you.* Every one of them has a share in the sin as much as he has earned it, but whoever has had a major share in this (false accusation), for him is a terrible torment.


The Believers

Does he promise you that, when you die and become dust and (decomposed) bones, you will be brought forth (alive again)?


The Rising of the Dead

The place of refuge and repose that Day will be with your Lord alone.


Ornaments of Gold

Surely, Allah is the One Who is your Lord and my Lord (as well). So worship Him alone. That is the only straight path.’


The Ant

(They are hindered) so that they do not fall in prostration before the presence of Allah, Who brings forth (i.e., unveils the realities and forms of matter) hidden in the heavens and the earth and knows (all) those things which you hide and which you disclose.


The Reality

That Day you will be made to appear (for reckoning). Nothing of your secrets will remain hidden.


Ornaments of Gold

The plates and drinking cups made of gold will be passed around amongst them, and all those things which the hearts will long for, and (that which) will cool the eyes will be available there. And you will dwell there forever.


Joseph

Yusuf (Joseph) said: ‘(If you really want me to accomplish a special assignment, then) appoint me as (a minister and trustee of) the treasures in the land (of Egypt). Indeed, I am well versed in resource management and resource protection and an expert (in financial management).’


Jonah

Say: ‘(O disbelievers,) just ponder: if His (torment) comes upon you (all of a sudden) by night or by day, (then what will you do)? What is it that the evildoers want in haste?


Women

Men have a share in (the assets) that their parents and nearest kin leave behind, and women (also) have a share in the inheritance of their parents and the nearest kin. Be it small or large, the share has been fixed (by Allah).


Repentance

And when (such) a Sura (Chapter) is revealed: ‘Believe in Allah and fight in the cause of Allah along with His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him),’ the affluent and the influential amongst them seek leave from you and say: ‘Leave us. We shall remain with those who sit (behind).’


The Coursers

By the charging horses that gallop (in the battlefield) and pant,


The Cave

Say: ‘Allah is the One Who knows best for how long they remained (there).’ He alone knows (all) the secrets of the heavens and the earth. How well He sees and how well He hears! They have no protector besides Him, nor does He share His sovereignty with anyone.


The Criterion

Ah! Woe to me! Would that I had not taken such a one for a friend!


The Table Spread

(Musa [Moses]) submitted: ‘My Lord! I have no control (over anyone) except for myself and my brother (Harun [Aaron]). So put us apart from (these) wicked people (by Your command).’


The Moon

They will come to know tomorrow (on the Day of Judgment) who is a great liar, self-conceited (and arrogant).


Mary

When he said to his father (i.e., his uncle Azar who brought him up after his father Tarakh died): ‘O my father, why do you worship these (idols) which cannot hear or see, nor can they remove any (troublesome) thing from you?


Sâd

Surely, he is my brother; he has ninety-nine ewes and I have only one ewe. Yet he says: ‘Give it (also) to me,’ and he suppresses me in conversation (as well).


The Reality

And the angels will be standing on its edges and above them that Day, and eight (angels or parties of angels) will be carrying the Throne of your Lord.


Victory

And Allah has promised you abundant spoils (resulting from many victories) which you will win, but He has hastened to you this (booty of Khaybar) and has held back from you the hands of the people (of Mecca, Khaybar, Banu Asad and Ghatafan tribes and all other enemies), so that it may become a sign for the believers (of the forthcoming triumph and victory), and that He may keep you treading the straight road (firm-footed and with tranquil hearts).


Crouching

This (Qur’an) is guidance. And for those who disbelieved in the Revelations of Allah is an extremely grievous torment in store.


The Sundering

And obey the command of their Lord (with regard to the catastrophic split) and (it is this implementation of the command) that they are bound to do,


The Poets

Besides Allah? Can they help you, or can they help themselves (to protect themselves from Hell)?’


The Cow

And the divorced women shall hold themselves back till three menstrual cycles. And it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah may have created in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the Last Day. And during this period, their husbands have a greater right to take them back (again) into conjugal bond, provided they intend to reconcile. And, according to usage, women too have rights over men similar to the rights of men over women. Men, however, have an advantage over them. And Allah is All-Mighty, Most Wise.


Mutual Disillusion

He knows what is in the heavens and in the earth and (also) knows those things that you hide and that you disclose, and Allah knows best (the secret) matters contained in the breasts.


Cattle

And your people have rejected this (Qur’an) as false, whereas it is the absolute truth. Say: ‘I am not a guardian over you.’


The Criterion

And had We willed, We would have sent a Warner in every town.


The Spider

And We have enjoined upon man to behave benevolently with his parents. And if they contend with you that you should associate (others) with Me, of which you have no knowledge, then do not obey them. To Me you (all) have to return. So I shall inform you of (the deeds) which you used to do (in the world).


The Believer

Then when he came to them with the message of truth from Us, they said: ‘Kill the sons of those who have believed with him but leave their women alive.’ And the treacherous plots of the disbelievers were nothing but ruination. (They massacred the generations of peaceful community.)


The Children of Israel

Indeed, this Qur’an leads to that (destination) which is most right, and gives this good news to those believers who do righteous works, that for them is a mighty reward,


The Event

And (second) those on the Left Hand; (in what miserable plight will be) the Left Hand party!


Cattle

And there is nothing (obligatory) upon the Godfearing from the account of these (disbelievers), but they (should) admonish them so that they may be protected (from disbelief and mocking the Qur’an).


Light

And they swear most strongly (and solemnly) by Allah that if you order them, they will certainly set out (for jihad [the sacred struggle for the establishment of peace and human rights]). Say: ‘Do not swear. It is obedience that is (required) as per law. Allah is certainly Well Aware of the deeds you do.’


Defrauding

And when they (the arrogant people) saw these (the indigent believers), they used to say: ‘They have gone astray,’ (i.e., they have lost the world whilst the Hereafter is nothing but fiction.)


Joseph

And most people will not believe even if you (so ardently) desire.


The Troops

(O My Esteemed Beloved!) Surely, you will pass away (only to taste death) but they will certainly die (for everlasting death.* So the difference between the two deaths will be worth seeing).


Repentance

And (yet) amongst these nomads there is (also) one who believes in Allah and the Last Day and considers whatever he spends (in the way of Allah) as a means of nearness to Allah and receiving (the merciful) supplications of the Messenger. Listen! Assuredly, it is a source of nearness to Allah. Allah will soon admit them to His mercy. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Prostration

And have they not seen that We stream water towards the dry land, then with that We produce crops of which their cattle as well as they themselves eat? Do they not observe?


The Pilgrimage

On that Day, sovereignty will be Allah’s alone. He is the One Who will judge amongst them. So those who believe and do good deeds will (reside) in the Gardens of Bliss.


Allah will judge between you on the Day of Resurrection all those matters in which you used to disagree.


The Cow

And when Musa (Moses) said to his people: ‘O my people, no doubt you have (seriously) wronged your own souls in taking the calf (as your god). Now turn in repentance to your Creator (the True Sustainer). So, kill one another (amongst yourselves so that those who have not taken the calf for worship and who have stuck to their religion should kill those who worshipped the calf as punishment for turning away from their religion). This (act) would be the best (repentance) for you in the sight of your Creator.’ Then He accepted your repentance. Surely, He is Most Relenting, Ever-Merciful.


The Spider

And you can escape (from Allah) neither in the earth nor in the heavens, nor is there for you any guardian or helper except Allah.


The Event

And those of the Left Hand; what (an evil people) on the Left Hand are!


The Jinn

Say: ‘I do not know whether that (Day of Rising) which is being promised to you is near, or my Lord has appointed a longer term for that.’


The Bee

And whatever is in the heavens and the earth (all) belongs to Him alone, and obedience to Him alone is obligatory (for all). Do you then fear (anyone) other than Allah?


Hûd

You are to return to Allah and He has mighty control over everything.


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

Say: ‘I am not the first Messenger (sent to mankind that no precedent of Messengership exists before me). Nor do I know of my own accord (i.e., purely by means of my own mental faculty and self-application) what will be done to me or what will be done to you. (My knowledge is nothing except that) I follow that revelation alone which is sent to me. (It is this that provides me knowledge about everything.) And I am simply a clear Warner (on the basis of this knowledge obtained through revelation).


Jonah

And never be of those who deny the Revelations of Allah lest you should become of the losers.


The Clans

O our Lord! Afflict them with double torment and lay on them a mighty curse.’


Women

In fact, Allah lifted him up towards Himself (in heaven) and Allah is Almighty, Most Wise.


The Prostration

How can a person who is a believer be like him who is disobedient? (Nay,) they (both) cannot be equal.


Those Who Drag Forth

So the Day when they will see it, they (will feel as if they) did not tarry (in the world) but for one evening or one morning.


Smoke

How many a garden and spring they left behind!


The Criterion

(O Esteemed Beloved!) Just see what sort of comparisons they utter for you! So they have gone astray and cannot find any path (to guidance).


The Cloaked One

(That) scorches the skin and blackens it.


The Sovereignty

Say: ‘He is the One Who has spread you in the earth, and you will be gathered towards Him (on the Day of Assembly).’


Spoils of War

And (recall) when Satan made the actions of these (disbelievers) appear attractive to them, and he said (to them): ‘None of the people (can) overpower you today and I am certainly your protector (helper).’ But when both the armies stood (face to face) against each other, he turned on his heels and said: ‘I am indeed averse to you. Certainly, I see what you do not see. Surely, I fear Allah, and Allah is Severe in punishing.’


Defrauding

Do they not believe that they will be raised up (again after death),


The Clans

(This is) so because Allah torments the hypocrites, men and women, and the polytheists, men and women, and Allah accepts repentance of the believers, men and women. And Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Pilgrimage

And they worship these (idols), besides Allah, for which He has not sent down any authority. Nor do they have any knowledge of (the consequence of) this (idol-worship). And there will be no helper of the wrongdoers (on the Day of Judgment).


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

(To remove their barrier and to inspire them to listen,) say: ‘(O disbelievers!) Well, being a human outwardly, I am like you. (Then why are you so averse to me and my call?) This Revelation has been sent down to me that your God is One God, so be straight turned towards Him alone and seek forgiveness from Him. And destruction awaits those who associate partners with Him,


Power

Surely, We sent down this (Holy Qur’an) during the Night of Destiny.


Ornaments of Gold

Enter Paradise, you and your intimate companions* (all); you will be honoured (with blessings, comforts and the pleasures of Paradise).


The Morning Hours

And proclaim (well) the bounties of your Lord.


Hûd

They said: ‘O Nuh (Noah), indeed you have disputed with us and disputed much. So now bring upon us that (torment) which you promise us if you are (really) truthful.’


Those Who Set The Ranks

He would have stayed in the belly (of the fish) till the Day when people will be resurrected (from the graves).


The Poets

And he had recited it to these people, (even then) they would not have believed in it.


Sâd

And indeed, We (also) put Sulayman (Solomon) to trial, and placed an (unusually created) body on his throne. Then he regained (the rule).


Those Who Set The Ranks

So we led you astray. Surely, we ourselves had gone astray.’


The Troops

Allah has given an example of such a (slave) person that is owned by many partners who are ill-mannered and mutually quarrelsome as well. And (on the other side) there is a person who is a slave only to one master. Can they both be alike? (Not at all!) All praise belongs to Allah alone. But most of them do not know (the truth of the Oneness of Allah).


Smoke

By Our command; surely, it is We Who send.


Noah

And they kept perpetrating huge frauds (to keep the common man in error).


The Cloaked One

Yes! By the moon (whose increase, decrease and disappearance is evidence),


Spoils of War

And those who believed and emigrated and fought in the cause of Allah and those who provided shelter (to those who sacrificed their households and homeland in the cause of Allah) and helped (them), they are the people who are in fact true Muslims. They are the ones for whom is forgiveness and an honourable provision.


The Emissaries

Then by the violent winds which blow with fierce gusts,


The Believer

Surely, the creation of the heavens and the earth is far greater than the creation of mankind but most people do not know.


Defrauding

Its seal will be musk. And (it is this beverage which) all aspirants should hastily strive and compete to acquire. (Some seek the drink of bliss whilst others long for the drink of nearness, and still others yearn for the drink of countenance—all will be served according to their respective tastes).


The Thunder

And the disbelievers say: ‘Why has any sign not been sent down to him (the Messenger) from his Lord?’ Say: ‘Verily, Allah (despite the signs) holds astray whom He wills, and leads him who turns to Him in repentance towards Himself.


Joseph

The king (called all the women including Zulaykha and) asked: ‘What happened to you when you (all) attempted to seduce Yusuf (Joseph) to turn him away from righteousness? (Explain what that affair was.) They all (unanimously) uttered: ‘Allah save us! We have not noticed any evil in Yusuf (Joseph).’ The wife of ‘Aziz (of Egypt, Zulaykha, too) spoke: ‘The truth has now become evident. (The fact is that) it was I who sought to seduce him for my purpose, and it is surely he who is truthful.’


Mary

It is not Allah’s Glory that He should take (to Himself anyone as) a son. Holy and Glorified is He (above this)! When He decrees any matter, He only says to it: ‘Be,’ and it becomes.


The Spider

Lut (Lot) submitted: ‘O Lord! Help me against the mischief mongers.’


Cattle

And that this (Islamic law) is My straight path. So follow it and do not follow (other) paths, because they (the other paths) will move you away from Allah’s path. This is what He has enjoined you strictly so that you may become Godfearing.


The Dawn

Assuredly, when the earth will be cleft asunder and crushed to dust particles,


Cattle

And if you obeyed what the majority of people (dwelling) on earth say, they would lead you astray from the path of Allah. They simply follow assumptions and speculations (instead of truth and certitude) and remain engaged in mere guesswork (and telling lies).


The Reality

So that We make this (episode a reminding) lesson of warning for you and that the retentive ears may retain it.


Women

Allah intends to explain to you (His commands) and guide you to the ways of those (pious) people who have passed before you and turn to you in mercy. And Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.


Light

And when the children from amongst you reach puberty, they must also seek your permission (to come to you) as (other elders) have been doing before them. That is how Allah makes His commands clear for you. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.


Defrauding

Woe to those who give less in measure or weight!


Jonah

And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, those who do not believe in meeting Us say: ‘Bring us a Qur’an different from this one or alter it.’ (O Glorious Messenger,) say: ‘I have no right to modify it of my own accord. I follow only (that) which is revealed to me. Indeed, I fear the chastisement of the Mighty Day if I go against my Lord.’


The Criterion

And surely, We keep distributing this (rain) amongst them (on the scale of different times and cities) so that they may contemplate. Even then most people did not accept (anything) except ingratitude.


The Clans

They will dwell in it forever. They will find neither any caring friend nor any supporting helper.


Sâd

And We blessed Dawud (David) with (a son) Sulayman (Solomon). How excellent a servant was he! He is indeed oft-returning to Allah in repentance.


The Heights

And the (idols) whom you worship besides Him have no power to help you, nor can they help themselves.’


The Prophets

If We intended to take up some sport, We would adopt it on Our own if at all We were to do (so).


Those Who Set The Ranks

He was indeed of Our servants blessed with (perfect) faith.


Those Who Drag Forth

And He is the One Who blackened the night of heavenly space (i.e., darkened the entire spatial environment like a murky night) and emitted (after creating) the light of these (planets from this space).


Muhammad

Have they not travelled and toured in the earth so that they could see the fate of those who passed before them? Allah cast upon them total destruction. There are many such calamities awaiting the disbelievers.


Those Who Set The Ranks

So turn your attention away from them for a time.


The Heights

We shall then relate to them from (Our) knowledge (all their) affairs, and We were not absent (from anywhere, unable to monitor them).


The Event

If We will, We can make it bitter. Then why do you not give thanks?


The Mansions of the Stars

(Inscribed) in the very Well-guarded Tablet (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz).


The Children of Israel

Then (Pharaoh) resolved to uproot and cast away (Musa [Moses] and his people) from the land of (Egypt). So We drowned him and all those who were with him.


The Tidings

This is the Day of truth. So, whoever longs may obtain an abode (of mercy and nearness) in the presence of his Lord.


Joseph

And (there) came a caravan of travellers. They sent their water-drawer. So he lowered his bucket (into the well) and he exclaimed: ‘Good news! Here is a boy!’ And they hid him, regarding him a valuable trade item. And Allah knows well the activities they were busy doing.


The Heights

O Children of Adam! Dress up decently every time you offer Prayer. And eat and drink, but do not spend extravagantly because certainly He does not like the extravagant.


Al-Hijr

Allah said: ‘So, indeed, you are amongst those granted respite,


Cattle

And two of the camel (male and female) and two of the cow (male and female). Say (to them): ‘Has He forbidden the two males or the two females or that (offspring) which is in the wombs of the two females? Were you present when Allah pronounced to you this (prohibitive) injunction?’ Then who can be more unjust than the one who fabricates a lie against Allah so that he may lead the people astray without knowledge? Indeed, Allah does not guide the unjust people.


The Heights

Are they fearless of Allah’s secret plan? So, no one feels fearless against the secret plan of Allah except the people who run into loss.


The Table Spread

In fact, they have become disbelievers who say: ‘Allah is the Messiah, the son of Maryam (Mary),’ whereas the Messiah (himself) said: ‘O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, Who is my (as well as) your Lord.’ Indeed, Allah has forbidden Paradise to him who associates partners with Him. And Hell is his abode and the wrongdoers will not find any helpers.


Hûd

And We are not deferring it but for an appointed term (which has already been fixed).


The Spider

And We blessed him with Ishaq (Isaac) and Ya‘qub ([Jacob], a son and a grandson,) and We ordained Prophethood and the Book in Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) descendants. And We gave him his reward (here) in this world, and surely he is amongst the most pious in the Hereafter (as well).


Jonah

There are some amongst them who (apparently) look towards you. Will you make the blind see the path even though they have no sight?


The Family of 'Imrân

(Excessively) attractive has been made, for the people, the love of lusts (that) include women, children, and hoarded treasures of gold and silver, and branded horses and cattle and crops. (All) this is the provision of the worldly life and with Allah is the best abode.


The Calamity

His abode will be Hawiya (a pit in Hell)!


Women

(O man! Train your self this way that) if some good fortune comes to you, (consider that) it is from Allah (do not attribute it to the excellence of your strategy). And when some misfortune befalls, you (believe that) it is from yourself (attribute it to the evil in your own self). And, (O Beloved,) We have sent you as a Messenger to the whole mankind, and Allah is Sufficient as a witness (to your Messengership).


The Believer

And he who had embraced faith said: ‘O my people, I fear (the torment of) an evil day coming upon you (too) like the day that seized (the former) generations,


The Spider

Do people think that they will be released (just) on saying: ‘We have believed,’ and they will not be tried?


The Event

(And you may say:) ‘We are punished with ransom;


The Tidings

For they had no fear of Reckoning (on the Last Day) in the least.


The Children of Israel

That is their punishment because they denied Our Revelations. And they kept saying: ‘Shall we be raised alive afresh after (we die), reduced to (decomposed) bones and dust particles?’


The Family of 'Imrân

And I validate the (Book) Torah sent down before me, and that is because I may declare certain things lawful for you which were forbidden to you as unlawful. And I have come to you from your Lord with a sign. So, fear Allah and obey me.


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

And the Day when the disbelievers will be brought before the Fire of Hell (it will be said to them:) ‘You received your favourite and tasteful luxuries in the life of the world and exacted from them (maximum) benefit. So, Today you will be rewarded the punishment of humiliation because you lived on earth with arrogance unjustly and (also) because you used to disobey.’


Smoke

Then he prayed to his Lord: ‘Surely, they are a sinful people.’


Ornaments of Gold

And, (O Godfearing folk,) this is the Paradise of which you have been made the owners, a recompense of those (works) which you used to do.


The Believers

This Day, I have bestowed upon them (this) reward for their patience that they have triumphed.’


Repentance

(O Beloved!) Never stand in this (building which has been built in the name of a mosque). But the mosque which has been, from the very first day, founded on the fear of Allah has greater right to be honoured with your standing in it. There are people in it who love to remain purified (both physically and spiritually), and Allah loves those who commit themselves to purity.


Cattle

Say: ‘Should I look for a Lord other than Allah, whilst He is the Sustainer of everything? And whatever (sin) each soul earns, (its evil outcome) falls back upon it. And no bearer of burden will bear another’s burden. Then you are to return to your Lord alone, and He will inform you (of the truth of the matters) wherein you used to differ.’


The Mansions of the Stars

Surely, the seizure of your Lord is most severe.


The Bee

Or He may seize them during their movements (travelling and business trips). So, they cannot hinder Allah.


The Poets

And I do not demand of you any wages for this (preaching of the truth). My reward is only with the Lord of all the worlds.


The Criterion

But they have denied the Last Hour (as well), and for everyone who denies the Last Hour, We have prepared the blazing Fire (of Hell).


Cattle

And your Lord is Self-Sufficient, Lord of (great) mercy. If He wills, He can eliminate you and, after you, make your successor whom He likes as He has raised you from the descendants of another people.


The Family of 'Imrân

Before the revelation of the Torah, everything edible was lawful for the Children of Israel except those (things) Ya‘qub (Jacob) had declared forbidden for himself. Say: ‘Bring the Torah and read it out if you are truthful.’


Ornaments of Gold

Then various sects cropped up amongst them. So those who did wrong, woe to them on account of the torment of a grievous Day!


The Table Spread

And (also recall) when the disciples said: ‘‘Isa, the son of Maryam (Jesus, the son of Mary), is it possible for your Lord to send down to us from heaven a table (spread with food)?’ ‘Isa (Jesus) said (in reply): ‘(O people,) fear Allah if you are illumined with faith.’


The Poets

Alas! If once we could have (a chance to) return (to the world), we would become believers.’


Mutual Disillusion

The Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Lord of Honour and Almighty and Most Wise.


Cattle

So the root of the wrongdoing and unjust people was cut off. And all praise belongs to Allah alone, Who is the Sustainer of all the worlds.


Jonah

(Finding these blessings and bounties,) they will pray in these (Gardens): ‘Holy You are, O Allah!’ And the word of their mutual greetings will be: ‘Peace.’ (Or the word for their reception from Allah and the angels will be: ‘Peace.’) And their supplication will end (with these words): ‘All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.’


The Thunder

He (Allah) Who is watching the conduct of every soul and (these idols that the disbelievers) have made peers to Allah—(can they be alike? No way!) Say: ‘(Just) name them. (You fools!) Do you inform Him (Allah) of something whose (existence) He does not know in the whole earth? Or is it all (mere) superficial talk (which has no contact with reality)?’ Rather (the truth is that) the deceptive scheme of the disbelievers has been made fascinating to them, and they have been hindered from the (straight) path. And he whom Allah holds strayed, there is none who can be his guide.


The Believer

He who commits evil will not be rewarded but with the same measure. And whoever behaves piously, whether male or female, and is a believer as well, it is they who will enter Paradise. There they will be given sustenance without measure.


The Ascending Stairways

But he who looks for more than that, then it is they who transgress the limits.


The Poets

They are neither worthy nor capable (of it).


Ornaments of Gold

Whereas when the news is given to any one of them (of the birth of a daughter at his home) whom they have held as an image of the Most Kind (Lord), his face turns dark and he is filled with anger and grief.


The Rising of the Dead

On that Day man will cry out: ‘Where to flee away?’


The Star

(The Lord) of Mighty Powers (directly) conferred on him (perfect) knowledge,


The Believers

Indeed, there was a party of My servants who used to submit (before My presence): O our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy on us. And (surely) You are the Best of the merciful.


The Sovereignty

And for those who have denied their Lord is the torment of Hell. And what an evil abode it is!


Jonah

And had Allah so willed, certainly all inhabitants on the earth would have believed. (When your Lord has not made them believe by force,) will you coerce the people until they become believers?


The Criterion

And He is the One Who has made the night a (wrapper-like) covering for you and made sleep (a means of) rest (for you) and the day a time to get up (for work).


The Ant

And, (O Musa [Moses],) cast your staff (on the ground).’ So when (Musa (Moses) after casting the staff on the ground) saw it moving fast as if it were a serpent, he (reacting naturally) turned back running and did not (even) look back. (Allah said:) ‘O Musa (Moses), do not fear. Surely, the Messengers do not fear in My presence.


Time or Man

And will bless them with Gardens (to live in) and silky clothes (to wear), a reward for their patience.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

A Bearer of good news and a Warner. Then most of them turned away. So they do not listen (to it).


The Believers

So have they not pondered over this command (of Allah)? Or has there come to them such a thing that did not come to their fathers?


Crouching

And you will see every party (of the disbelievers and beliers) sitting, fallen on their knees. Every community will be called to its book (of deeds): ‘You will be rewarded Today for the deeds that you used to do.


The Children of Israel

And We have sent down this (Qur’an) with the truth, and it is with the truth alone that it has come down. And, (O Glorious Beloved,) We have sent you but as a Bearer of glad tidings and as a Warner.


The Troops

And those who have disbelieved will be driven to Hell in groups until, when they approach it (Hell), its gates will be opened and its keepers will say to them: ‘Did Messengers not come to you from amongst yourselves who recited to you the Verses of your Lord and warned you of this Day’s appearance?’ They (the inmates of Hell) will say: ‘Yes, (they came).’ But the command of torment will have been carried out against the disbelievers.


The Romans

Have they not seen that Allah releases sustenance in abundance for whom He wills and restrains it (for whom He likes)? Surely, there are signs in it for those who believe.


Abraham

They are the people who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter, and hinder (the people) from the path of Allah, and look for crookedness in it (the True Din [Religion]). They (have fallen) deep into error.


The Cow

So We made this (event) a lesson of warning for their contemporaries as well as later generations, and (a source of) admonition for the pious.