The Clear Proof

Whereas they were commanded to worship only Allah, making their Din (faith and devotion) sincerely His (dissociating from every falsehood) to establish Prayer and to pay Zakat (the Alms-due) regularly. And this is the straight and firm Din (Religion).


Cattle

And (He) has created (large) cattle to carry burden, and the ones lying-on-earth (due to short height or for slaughter). Eat of this (provision also by way of slaughter) which Allah has provided for you. And do not follow in the footsteps of Satan; certainly, he is your open enemy.


The Bee

And those who set up peers with Allah say: ‘Had Allah so willed, we would not have worshipped anything apart from Him, neither we nor our fathers. Nor would we have forbidden anything without His (command).’ Those before them (also) did the same. Are the Messengers responsible for anything in addition to clearly conveying (the message and commandments of Allah)?


The Children of Israel

And there is not a community (comprising disbelievers and the denying rebels), but We shall destroy it before the Day of Resurrection or afflict it with most severe torment. This (decree) is written in the Book (the Protected Tablet [al-Lawh al-Mahfuz]).


Light

And when they are called to Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) that he may judge between them, a party of them turn away (from appearing before the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]).


Joseph

Then after this, there will come seven hard years (of drought) which will consume that (store) which you will have laid up for these years except a small quantity (which will fall surplus and) which you will keep in reserve.


Repentance

Postponing and deferring (the sacred months) is just an addition to disbelief. By this, the disbelievers are led astray; they, in one year, count it lawful and in another year regard it forbidden to complete the count (of the months) which Allah has made sacred and (they also) make that (month) lawful which Allah has declared unlawful. Their evil deeds have been made attractive to them, and Allah does not guide the community of disbelievers.


Defrauding

When (they) take by measure from others, they take (from them) full.


The Prostration

Say: ‘The angel of death, that is appointed over you, will terminate your life. Then you will be sent back to your Lord.’


Hûd

And, O people, seek forgiveness of your Lord (for your sins), then turn towards Him (with true hearts). He will send upon you copious rain from the sky and will add strength to your strength. So, do not turn away from Him becoming sinners.’


The Children of Israel

And do not even go near unlawful sex (adultery). Verily, it is an act of lewdness and is the most evil way.


The Reality

Alas! Would that (death) had settled my affair once and for all!


Women

Surely, Allah does not do (even) an iota of injustice, and if there is a good work, He doubles it and grants from His presence an immense reward.


Assuredly, Allah does not forgive (the sin of) setting up any partner with Him, but He forgives any (sin) lesser than that whom He wills. And the one who associates anything with Allah as His partner has surely strayed far off.


The Cow

And (also recall) when We delivered you from Pharaoh’s people, who used to inflict severe torment upon you: they slaughtered your sons and kept your daughters alive. There was an arduously terrible trial in it from your Lord.


The Sundering

But those who believe and do pious deeds, for them is an unending (i.e., everlasting) reward.


The Children of Israel

Say: ‘Believe in it or not, indeed those who were given the knowledge (of the Book) before you, they fall down upon their faces in prostration when this (Qur’an) is recited to them.’


The Believers

Then the chiefs (and the lords) of his people who disbelieved said: ‘This man is just a human being like you (nothing else). He seeks to establish (his) superiority and predominance over you. And if Allah wanted (to send some Messenger for guidance), He would send down angels. We have never heard of it from our ancestors (that a human being like us should be appointed as our Messenger).


The Children of Israel

Those that they worship (i.e., they prepare sculptures and images of angels, jinn, the Prophet ‘Isa [Jesus], ‘Uzayr [Ezra] and others and worship them) look for mediation to their Lord (themselves) as to who amongst them is most intimate (in the presence of Allah). And they (themselves) hope for His mercy and fear His torment. (Now say yourselves how they can be gods. They are prostrating themselves before the True God.) Indeed, the torment of your Lord is a thing to fear.


The Poets

And if We had sent it down to any of the non-Arabs,


Tâ Hâ

(We are doing) this so that We show you greater signs of Our (might).


Joseph

They (the servants) said: ‘(Decide for yourselves) what the punishment (of the thief) should be if you turn out to be liars.’


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

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


The Heights

(Musa [Moses]) said: ‘Should I seek for you a god other than Allah, whilst He (Allah) is the One Who has granted you superiority over all the worlds?’


Defrauding

Yet they had not been sent to watch over their (state of affairs).


Tâ Hâ

And (all) faces will bow down before the holy presence of the Ever-Living (and) Self-Subsisting (Lord), and surely he who bears the burden of wrongdoing will crumble to failure.


The Angels

And if Allah were to seize people (by torment) for the (evil) deeds which they have earned, He would not spare any moving creature on the surface of the earth. But He is giving them respite till an appointed time. Then when their appointed time comes, Allah is Ever-Vigilant of His servants.


Abraham

And that Day you will see the sinners fettered in chains;


Saba

And they said: ‘We possess abundant wealth and children and we are not going to be tormented.’


The Sun

The people of Thamud rejected (their Messenger Salih) due to their rebellion.


The Poets

You are but a human being like us, so bring some sign if you are truthful.’


The Troops

For them there will be clouds of fire (as covers) over them and pavements of fire beneath them too. This is (the torment) with which Allah warns His servants.’ O My servants! Always fear Me.


The Overwhelming

Has the news of the Calamity overwhelming (everything) reached you?


The Cow

Those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah, and then do not follow up their spending by reminding of their benevolence or by hurting, there is reward for them with their Lord. And (on the Day of Resurrection) they will have no fear, nor will they grieve.


The Enshrouded One

No doubt rising at night strictly subdues (the ill-commanding self), and makes the tongue deliver straight and clear speech (with the concentration of head and heart).


Those Who Set The Ranks

So on that Day, they (all) will share the torment.


The Poets

And Who, I hope, will forgive me my misdeeds on the Day of Judgment.


And We saved Musa (Moses) and (also) all those who were with him.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

(This) is hospitality from the Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful (Lord).’


The Believers

Then We raised after them another community.


The Family of 'Imrân

They are the ones who spend in the cause of Allah whether they are affluent or indigent (in both the conditions), sublimate their anger and tolerate (the faults of the) people; and Allah loves those who are benevolent.


The Cow

Then return after going to that very place from where (the other) people return. And (earnestly) beg forgiveness from Allah. Allah is, of course, Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Children of Israel

(O Beloved!) See what similes (these people) find for you! So they have gone astray. Now they are unable to find a way to the right path.


The Rising of the Dead

Then has He not the power to give life to the dead again?


The Believers

Indeed, those who remain restless and tremble with fear of their Lord,


Repentance

Assuredly, Allah has helped you on a great many occasions, and (in particular) on the day of Hunayn, when the superiority of your (numerical strength) exhilarated you. Then that (numerical superiority) could not prove to you of any avail, and the earth, despite its vast expanse, narrowed for you, and then you turned your backs in retreat.


The Pilgrimage

(Such a person) worships besides Allah that (idol) which can neither harm nor bring him benefit. That is indeed straying (quite) far off.


The Cow

There is no compulsion in Din (Religion). Surely, the guidance has been evidently distinguished from error. So he who rejects false gods and believes in Allah has grasped such a firm handhold that will never (possibly) give way. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


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.


Banning

(O believers!) Indeed, Allah has prescribed for you how to dissolve your oaths (by atonement). And Allah is your Helper and Protector. And He is All-Knowing, Most Wise.


Repentance

Now they will swear to you by Allah, when you return to them, so that you may excuse them. So be indifferent to them. Surely, they are unclean and Hell is their abode, a reward for what they used to earn.


The Prophets

Then they turned to their own (reflections) and said: ‘Surely, you yourselves have become the wrongdoers (by worshipping these helpless idols incapable of doing anything).’


Jonah

And the Day when We gather them all together, We shall say to the polytheists: ‘Remain at your respective places, you and your partners (false gods).’ Then We shall disunite them and their (sculptured) partners will say (to them): ‘It was not we that you used to worship.


Spoils of War

And those who believed afterwards, and left their homes (sacrificing) in the cause of truth, and joined you in fighting (in defence against the aggressing enemies who initiated and imposed war to jolt off the newly born system of social justice, peace and security), they are (also) from amongst you. And (as for inheritance and affinity with blood relations) the relatives have a higher claim on one another in the Book of Allah. Surely, Allah knows best everything.


Yâ Sîn

Enter this Hell Today, for you kept disbelieving.’


The Prophets

Whenever some new admonition comes to them from their Lord, they listen to it (with such carelessness) as if they are engaged in sport.


Cattle

The truth is that they alone who listen to it (with truthful hearts) accept (the invitation of truth). And Allah will raise the dead (the deniers of the truth from the graves as disbelievers). Then they will be returned to the same (Lord that they used to deny).


The Angels

O mankind! You all are dependent upon Allah, and Allah is the One Who is Independent, Most Praiseworthy.


Muhammad

Is someone who is (firm) on the clear proof from his Lord like those whose evil actions are shown to them as fair and who follow the desires of their (ill-commanding) selves?


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And, (O believing servant,) if an evil whisper of Satan stirs your mind, seek refuge with Allah; surely, He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


The City

And (have We also not) shown him the two highways (of good and evil)?


And those who reject Our signs are the people of the Left Hand (the callous and the doomed).


The Family of 'Imrân

(And they submit:) ‘O our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have honoured us with guidance, and grant us mercy especially from Your presence. Truly, You alone are the Great Bestower.


The Bee

It is a fact that these are certainly those who are the losers in the Hereafter.


And had Allah so willed, He would have made (all) of you one Umma (Community) but He holds strayed whom He wills and leads to guidance whom He wills. And you will surely be asked about the deeds you used to do.


Al-Hijr

Except the family of Lut (Lot) all of whom We will indeed save,


Joseph

Send him with us tomorrow. He will eat lavishly and play and certainly we are his guards.’


The Heights

And when the anger of Musa (Moses) subsided, he picked up the Tablets, and in the inscription of these (Tablets) was (mentioned) guidance and mercy for those who fear their Lord much.


The Believers

Then We made that zygote a hanging mass (clinging to the uterus like a leech). Then We developed that hanging mass into a lump, looking chewed with teeth. Out of this chewed lump, We built a structure of bones which We clothed with flesh (and muscles). Then (changing him) into another form, We developed him (gradually) into a new creation. Then Allah, the Best of creators, brought (him up into a strong body).


The Angels

So that Allah pays them their reward in full and blesses them more out of His bounty. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Appreciative of thanks.


Crouching

That (is) so because you made fun of Allah’s Revelations, and the worldly life deceived you.’ So Today neither will they be taken out of that (Hell), nor will there be accepted from them any attempt to seek (Allah’s) pleasure by means of repentance.


Hûd

Shu‘ayb said: ‘O my people, is my family more venerable to you than Allah? And you have (as if) cast Him (Allah) behind your backs. Surely, my Lord has encompassed (all) your works.


The Cleaving

When (all) the heavenly spheres will be split apart,


Tâ Hâ

So bear their (heart-rending) talk patiently and glorify your Lord with His praise before the rising of the sun (in Fajr [Dawn] Prayer) and before its setting (in the ‘Asr [Afternoon] Prayer) and glorify Him in the early hours of night (the Maghrib [Sunset] and ‘Isha’ [Night] Prayer) and also at the ends of the day (in Zuhr [Midday] Prayer when the first half of the day ends and the second half starts. O Esteemed Beloved, all this is designed) so that you may be pleased.


The Ant

But whoever wrongs, then after doing evil replaces (it) with good, then I am indeed Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Heights

And if you call them to (the path of) guidance, they will not follow you. For you, it is all the same whether you call them (towards guidance and truth) or you remain silent.


The Prophets

Man has been created (instinctually) from haste. I shall soon show you My signs, so do not seek hurry.


The Ant

And surely, you are being taught (this) Qur’an from the All-Wise, All-Knowing (Lord).


The Beneficent

He is the One Who has made the two seas flow that join each other;


The Morning Hours

By the growing morning bright (when the sun gains height and spreads its radiance), Or (O My Esteemed Beloved,) I swear by (your holy face glowing like) the growing morning bright, (the radiant face, whose effulgence has illumined the dark souls,) Or By (the growing sunshine of your Messengership rising like) the morning bright (whose radiance has replaced the darkness of ignorance with the enlightenment of guidance,)


The Poets

So, (O My servant,) do not call upon any other god besides Allah lest you become of those who are punished.


Sâd

How many a community We have destroyed before them! And they started crying (on seeing the torment) when there was no time left for deliverance (and release).


The Reality

The clusters of its fruits hanging low (due to abundance).


The Heights

Have the residents of the towns now become free of this fear that Our torment may seize them (again) at night when they are (fast) asleep (in carefree slumber)?


The Winnowing Winds

So We did not find in that town (any house) of the Muslims except one (in which were the Prophet Lut [Lot] and his two daughters).


The Believer

Allah is the One Who has created cattle for you so that you may ride some of them and some of them you eat.


Jonah

This Qur’an is not such as could be devised without (the Revelation of) Allah. Rather, (it) validates those (Books) which have been (revealed) before it, and is an exposition of whatever (Allah) has written (on the Tablet or in the commandments of Shariah). There is not even an iota of doubt in its (veracity). It is from the Lord of all the worlds.


Mary

So do not make haste against them (for torment). We Ourselves keep counting the days (for their impending catastrophe).


Yâ Sîn

But that all of them will be brought before Our presence?


Spoils of War

This is (the torment in this world), so taste it (first), and surely there is (another) torment of Hell (as well) for the disbelievers (in the Hereafter).


The Winnowing Winds

And in your selves (as well). So do you not notice?


Those Who Set The Ranks

(He is neither an insane person nor a poet.) He has rather brought the truth (Din [Religion]) and confirmed the Messengers (of Allah).


The Heights

But when We would remove from them the torment for the appointed term, which they nearly completed, they would at once break their promise.


The Moon

And whatever they did is (recorded) in (their) Books of Deeds.


Women

(O Beloved!) The People of the Book ask you to bring down to them a Book from heaven (completely inscribed in one go). They asked Musa (Moses) for something even greater than that; they said: ‘Show us Allah visibly (in Person).’ So owing to (their) transgression (i.e., this denigrating demand), a thunderbolt seized them. (They died and were later raised to life by Musa’s [Moses’s] prayer.) Then they adopted the calf (as their god) after the clear signs (pointing to the truth) had reached them. Then We overlooked this (sin) as well, and bestowed upon Musa (Moses) a marked dominance over them.


The Star

And that it is upon Him alone to raise up alive (also after death);


The Cow

And it is no sin on you if you (also) seek your Lord’s bounty (through trade during the ±ajj days). Then when you return from ‘Arafat, celebrate the remembrance of Allah near Mash‘ar al-Haram (Muzdalifa). And remember Him as He has guided you. And you were certainly wandering disorientated before.


She That Disputeth

(O man!) Do you not know that Allah knows all those things which are in the heavens and in the earth? There is no whisper of three (men) anywhere but He is their fourth (with His all-encompassing knowledge and awareness). Nor is there any whisper of five (men) but He is the sixth of them (with His all-encompassing knowledge). Nor of less or more than that but He is (always) with them wherever they are. Then on the Day of Rising, He will alert them to the actions that they used to do. Surely, Allah knows everything full well.


The Prophets

(They are) those who fear their Lord unseen and who dread (the calamities of) the Hour (of Rising).


The Pilgrimage

That is (the command). And whoever venerates the things sanctified before (the presence of) Allah, that is better for him in the sight of his Lord. (All) the cattle (i.e., quadrupeds) are made lawful for you except those whose prohibition has been recited to you. So always keep away from the filth of idols and guard yourselves against telling lies.


Cattle

And (We guided) Isma‘il (Ishmael), al-Yasa‘ (Elisha) and Yunus (Jonah) and Lut (Lot, too). And We exalted all of them above all the people (of their time).


The Poets

(Lut [Lot]) said: ‘No doubt I am of those who are disgusted by your practice.


The Romans

And whatever is in the heavens and the earth (all) belongs to Him alone. All are obedient and submissive to Him alone.


The Morning Star

This is indeed a decisive (i.e., absolute) commandment.


Light

Beware! To Allah belongs (all) that is in the heavens and in the earth. He certainly knows your state of mind (i.e., state of belief or that of hypocrisy). And on the Day when they will be returned to Him, He will disclose to them what they used to do and Allah knows everything full well.


The Event

Surely, We have created these (maidens) as a special creation (reflecting beauty and refinement).


The Ant

It is they for whom there is an evil punishment, and it is they who are (the greatest) losers in the Hereafter.


The Bee

So, suck the juice of all kinds of fruit, and then follow those routes (suggested) by your Lord (which lead to these fruits and flowers of which you are to suck the juice, leading other bees also to the source) for their convenience.’ There oozes from their bellies a syrup (i.e., honey) of diverse colours. It has healing properties for the people. Therein is indeed a sign for those who apply their minds.


Sâd

But the disbelievers are in (the trouble of undue and unjust) conceit and arrogance, (suffering from) opposition and enmity (against Our Esteemed Prophet).


The Believer

And Pharaoh said: ‘O Haman, build me a towering palace so that (climbing it) I may reach the tracts,


Sâd

And We gave him his family, and as many more (members of family) along with them, as a special mercy from Us and as advice for the wise.


The Mount

They will say: ‘Surely before this, we used to live in fear (of Allah’s torment) in our homes.


The Family of 'Imrân

So, Allah paid them the reward of this world and also an excellent recompense in the Hereafter. And Allah loves (those) righteous people (who love Him alone).


The Cow

(O Beloved!) Have you not seen the group of the Children of Israel who came after Musa (Moses)? When they said to their Prophet: ‘Appoint for us a king so that we may fight in the cause of Allah (under his command),’ the Prophet said (to them): ‘What, if you desist from fighting, once it is prescribed for you!’ They said: ‘What ails us that we should not fight in the cause of Allah when we have been driven away from our homes and children?’ But when fighting (against oppression and aggression) was made obligatory for them, all of them turned away, except a few. And Allah knows the wrongdoers full well.


Tâ Hâ

Certainly, I am your Lord, so take off your shoes. Verily, you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.


The Event

(They will live) in the Gardens of Bliss.


Defrauding

So, have the disbelievers been rewarded in full for (the mockery), which they used to inflict upon (the believers)?


The Criterion

Surely, he led me astray from the direction and guidance after it had come to me, and Satan leaves man helpless and forlorn (in the time of distress).


And We have not sent you but as a Bearer of good news (for the obedient servants of Allah) and as a Warner (to the rebels).


The Ant

Say: ‘All praise be to Allah, and peace be upon His Servants whom He has chosen (and exalted). Is Allah better or those (false gods) that these people associate (with Him)?’


Hûd

And Nuh (Noah) called out to his Lord and submitted: ‘O my Lord, indeed my son (too) was a part of my family, and certainly Your promise is true, and You are the Greatest of all rulers.’


The Poets

They said: ‘Put off (the announcement of sentence for) him and his brother (Harun [Aaron]) and send callers to (all) the cities (to summon the sorcerers).


Cattle

Certainly, ruined are they who kill their children without (true) knowledge out of (sheer) foolishness, and make those (things) unlawful which Allah has bestowed upon them (as sustenance), inventing a lie against Allah. They have certainly lost the straight path and could not be rightly guided.


Defrauding

Then it will be said to them: ‘This is (the punishment of Hell) which you used to belie.’


The Pen

Do you have any Book with you in which you read (this),


The Event

Then (it will be said to him:) ‘Peace for you from those on the Right Hand! (Or, O Prophet, peace on you from those on the Right Hand!)’


Jonah

It is they whose abode is Hell, a recompense for the deeds they used to earn.


The Romans

And He is the One Who originates creation, then will regenerate it and this (recreation) is very easy for Him. His is the highest Glory in the heavens and the earth and He is Almighty, Most Wise.


Jonah

Surely, Allah does not do injustice to the people in the least, but they (themselves) do injustice to their own souls.


The Night

Soon We shall facilitate him in seeking (Allah’s pleasure) with ease.


Smoke

And surely, We chose them (the Children of Israel) above (their contemporary civilizations of) the world on the basis of knowledge.


The Story

And when (the Qur’an) is recited to them, they say: ‘We believe in it; verily, it is the truth from our Lord. In fact, we had become Muslims (i.e., the yielding) even before this.’


Al-Hijr

When they came to Ibrahim (Abraham), they greeted (him with): ‘Peace.’ Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘We are feeling somewhat afraid of you.’


The Ranks

(It is that) you have (perfect) belief in Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and strive hard for the cause of Allah with your human and material resources. That is better for you if you know.


Smoke

(They will then say:) ‘O our Lord! Remove this torment from us. Surely, we believe.’


Tâ Hâ

Allah is (His Self-Name) besides Whom there is no God (i.e., believe in Him alone and deny all other false gods). There are (also) many other Beautiful Names for Him (that speak of His most beautiful attributes).


Al-Hijr

(O Beloved!) Tell My servants: ‘Indeed, I am Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.’


Women

Do they not ponder over the Qur’an? Had this (Qur’an come) from anyone other than Allah, these people would have found in it many contradictions.


Joseph

They said: ‘Are you really Yusuf (Joseph)?’ He said: ‘(Yes,) I am Yusuf (Joseph) and here is my brother. Indeed, Allah has been gracious to us. Surely, the one who fears Allah and remains steadfast, then surely Allah does not waste the reward of the pious.’


They said: ‘Its penalty will be that the one from whose sack (the goblet) is found, he himself will be its penalty (i.e., he should be held in retribution). That is how we punish the wrongdoers.’


The Angels

He causes the night to pass into the day and the day to pass into the night. And He has subjected the sun and the moon (to a system), each rotating for an appointed term. Such is Allah, your Lord. His is all the sovereignty. And the idols that you worship apart from Him do not own (even) the thin membrane of a date stone.


Jonah

And We sent Revelation to Musa (Moses) and his brother: ‘Prepare some houses for your people in (the land of) Egypt, and build these (houses) facing the Qibla (direction for offering Prayer), and (then) establish Prayer and give the believers glad tidings (of victory and help).’


The Prophets

Until when Gog and Magog are let loose, and they will come down running from every high place,


The Prostration

And they say: ‘When will this (Day of) Judgment take place if you are truthful?’


The Emissaries

Then in what revelation after this (Qur’an) will they believe?


Jonah

So, sufficient is Allah as witness between us and you, for we were (certainly) unaware of your worship.’


And whether We show you (in the world) some portion of that (torment) which We promise them (and We execute it during your blessed lifetime), or We make you depart this life (before that), they (in any case) are to return to Us. Then Allah (Himself) is witness to what they are doing.


Joseph

Then, following this, will come a year during which people will be blessed with (plenty of) rain, and (the yield of fruits will be such as) they will press juices (of fruits that year).’


Those Who Set The Ranks

And We helped them, so it was they who overmastered.


The Heights

And his people had no reply except that they said: ‘Drive them out of the town; indeed, they seek the utmost purity!’


The Family of 'Imrân

And he will talk to the people (alike) both in the cradle and in ripe years, and he will be one of the most pious servants (of Allah).’


Victory

And other (big victories of Mecca, Hawazin and Hunayn, then Persia and Rome) over which you had no power—surely Allah has also encompassed them (for you), and Allah wields Absolute Power over everything.


The Clot

Who taught man (reading and writing) by the pen,


Muhammad

A feature of the Paradise which is promised to the Godfearing is that therein are streams of (such) water as will never putrefy (in smell or colour), and (in it) will be streams of milk whose taste and flavour will never change, and streams of (such a pure) wine that is an absolute delight for all who drink it and streams of purified honey; and (in it) will be fruits of every kind (for them) and forgiveness (of every sort) from their Lord. Can this (pious man) be like those who are permanent residents of Hell and who will be given scalding water to drink which will cut their gut into pieces?


The Poets

And it is not satans who descended with this (Qur’an).


The Pen

Surely, your Lord knows him best who has strayed from the straight path and (also) knows best those who are rightly guided.


Ornaments of Gold

And Pharaoh (arrogantly) proclaimed amongst his people, saying: ‘O my people, is the kingdom of Egypt not under my control, and (are) these streams (not mine) which are flowing beneath my (palaces)? So do you not see?


The Poets

And (Musa [Moses]) brought out his hand (after putting it under his armpit) and there it became radiant white to the viewers.


The Cow

And those of you who die and leave (their) widows behind shall keep themselves in waiting for four months and ten days. So, when they arrive at (the end of) their waiting term, there shall be no responsibility on you for whatever they do for themselves according to Islamic law. And Allah is Well Aware of what you do.


Women

And to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth; and enough is Allah to be the Guardian.


Those Who Set The Ranks

So, it will be merely a single dreadful shout (of a stern call). Then all will suddenly (rise and) begin to stare.


Hûd

They said: ‘O Shu‘ayb, does your prayer only command you that we forsake those (gods) which our fathers have been worshipping, or that we refrain from doing with our wealth what we like? Surely, you (alone) must be the most tolerant and guided one!’


The Family of 'Imrân

When you were running away (in panic) and did not look back at anyone, and the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) was calling you out (standing) amongst the party that were (steadfast) in your rear. Then He inflicted upon you sorrows one after the other (for admonition and training) so that you might not grieve over what you had lost and the calamity that had befallen you. And Allah is Well Aware of your works.


The Children of Israel

And We categorically conveyed to the Children of Israel in the Book: ‘You shall make mischief twice in the land and employ a violent defiance (against obedience to Allah).’


The Mansions of the Stars

Verily, He creates the first time, and He is the One Who will bring to life the second time.


Iron

His is the entire kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and to Him are returned all the affairs.


The Poets

It is nothing (else) but the habits (and customs) of the ancients (which we cannot abandon).


The Family of 'Imrân

They are the ones whose works have become void both in this world and in the Hereafter. And they shall have no helpers.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Except that old woman who was of those who stayed behind;


The Believers

And say, (praying): ‘O my Lord, I seek Your shelter from the promptings of the satans.


The Bee

And from the fruits of date-palms and grapes, you obtain sugar and (other) wholesome foods. Indeed, there is a sign in it for those who have reason.


The Believer

Allah is the One Who has made the night for you to repose in and brightened the day to see; surely, Allah is Bountiful to mankind but most people do not give thanks.


The Believers

And who guard their private parts (all the time),


The Ascending Stairways

And those who stand firm on their testimonies,


Al-Hijr

And indeed, We originated man’s (chemical) genesis from that dry sounding clay which, (first) having grown old (and under the heat of the sun and other chemical and biological effects), had turned into black stinking mud.


The Cave

And whoever believes and does pious acts will have better reward, and We shall (also) say for him in Our commands what is lenient.’


Spoils of War

(Remember) when you were on the nearer bank of the valley (the Medina side) and they (the disbelievers) were on the farther bank (the other side) and (the mercantile) caravan was below you; and had you made some mutual appointment (to fight), you would certainly have reached there (at the timings) different from (your) appointment. (But Allah brought you face to face, at the same time, without any appointment.) This took place in order that Allah might lead that matter to completion, which was destined to happen, so that he who had to die might die (with a manifest) evidence to that effect, and he who had to survive might continue to live (with a manifest) evidence to that effect (i.e., the evidence be established for all on the veracity of Islam and the Holy Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]). Allah is surely All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


The Believer

Those who argue about the Revelations of Allah without any proof that has come to them, (their argumentation) is awfully displeasing in the sight of Allah and in the sight of believers. That is how Allah seals up the heart of every arrogant (and) tyrant.’


The Bee

And We made unlawful for the Jews the same things that We have mentioned to you before, and We did not wrong them, but they used to wrong their souls themselves.


Hûd

And establish Prayer at the two ends of the day and in some parts of the night. Surely, good actions erase the evil ones. This is an admonition for those who accept admonition.


They have no capability at all to frustrate (Allah) on earth, nor are there any helpers for them apart from Allah. The torment will be doubled for them (because) they had neither courage to hear (the truth) nor vision to see (it).


Jonah

He is the One Who has made the sun (a source of) light and (with that) made the moon luminous, and appointed for it stages (to appear smaller or bigger) so that you might compute the number of years and the count (of time). Allah has not created (all this) but with a zero-defect strategy. (Through these cosmic realities) He expounds in detail the signs (of His creativity, unicity and might) for those who possess knowledge.


Tâ Hâ

So, Musa (Moses) returned to his people, angered and grieved, (and) said: ‘O my people, did your Lord not give you a fair promise? Had a long time lapsed on you in (the fulfilment of) the promise? (Or) did you wish that the wrath of your Lord should come due (and befall) you? So you have violated (your) promise to me.’


Those Who Drag Forth

But as for him who feared standing in the presence of his Lord and forbade (his ill-commanding) self its appetites and lusts,


The Poets

Pharaoh said: ‘Did we not bring you up amongst us as a child, and you spent many years of your life with us?’


Jonah

He is the One Who (enables) you to travel through land and sea, until when you board the vessels, and they (the vessels), carrying the passengers, sail with the favourable wind, they rejoice over it. But (all of a sudden) a violent wind overtakes them (the vessels), and (the mounting) waves surge (towards) those (aboard) from all sides. And they start thinking that they are (now) besieged by them (the waves. At that time) they call out to Allah (with the mind) that they sincerely devote their Din (Religion) to Him alone (and submit: ‘O Allah,) if You deliver us from this (monstrous torment), we shall certainly become amongst (Your) grateful servants.’


The Cloaked One

Then he pondered (over his scheme again).


The Romans

So be steadfast. Verily, the promise of Allah is true. And let not those who lack certitude of faith enfeeble you (on account of the grief over their straying and discomfort for their guidance. O life of the universe, let not their disbelief become a grief consuming your soul).


The Cow

(O Beloved!) Have you not seen the people who went out of their houses, fearing death, though they were in thousands? Allah commanded them: ‘Die,’ (and they died). Then He restored them to life. Surely, Allah is Most Bountiful towards mankind, but most of them do not give (Him) thanks.


Tâ Hâ

(This) has been revealed by (Allah) Who created the earth and the lofty heavens.


The Romans

And those blessed with knowledge and faith will say (to them): ‘Indeed, according to the Book of Allah, you have stayed till the Day of Resurrection (instead of one hour). So this is the Day of Resurrection but you did not know it.’


The Clot

But see now when he has rejected (the true Din [Religion]) and has turned away (from you, what torment is he going to face?)


The Cow

Allah eliminates usury (i.e., deprives usurious profits of prosperous growth) and multiplies alms gifts (i.e., increases blessings of clean wealth manifold through charity donations). And Allah does not like anyone who is ungrateful and disobedient.


Repentance

So when the sacred months have passed, then (as declared) kill the idolaters (who have re-initiated war) wherever you find them (during the war), capture them, imprison them and lie in wait for them at every place of ambush (to catch and besiege them). So, if they repent, establish Prayer and start paying Zakat (the Alms-due), then leave their way open. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Poets

So they rejected Shu‘ayb, and the torment of the Day of Shadow seized them. No doubt, that was the torment of a terrible day.


Those Who Set The Ranks

That is how We pay back those who are committed to spiritual excellence.


The Believer

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


Women

And he who commits evil or wrongs his own soul and then seeks Allah’s forgiveness will find Allah Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Family of 'Imrân

And those who believed and did pious deeds, (Allah) shall reward them in full. And Allah does not like the wrongdoers.


Solace

Have We not broadened your breast for you (for the light of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual gnosis)?


The Daybreak

And from the evil of those women (and men) who practise magic on knots by blowing,


The Believers

But you used to laugh at them till they made you forget My remembrance and you (just) continued making fun of them.


The Story

And (Musa’s [Moses’s] mother) said to his sister: ‘Follow him (to be aware of him).’ So she watched him from a distance, but they were (completely) unaware.


Qâf

So are We tired by the first creation? (Nay!) In fact, it is they who are in doubt about the new creation.


The Family of 'Imrân

O our Lord! Grant us all that You have promised us through Your Messengers, and do not humiliate us on the Day of Resurrection. Surely, You do not go against Your promise.’


The Believers

(Allah) will say: ‘How many years have you stayed in the earth?’


Light

Have you not seen that (all) who are in the heavens and the earth glorify Allah alone, and the birds (too in the air around) with wings outspread (do celebrate His praise)? Each one knows his own mode of prayer and praise (before the presence of Allah). And Allah is Well Aware of the deeds they accomplish.


The Prostration

He is the One Who endowed everything He created with perfection and virtue. And He initiated the genesis of man from clay (i.e., inorganic matter);*


Light

O believers! Your (male and female) slaves and your children who have not yet attained puberty must seek your permission (to come to you) on three occasions: (first) before the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer, (second) when you put off your clothes at noon (for rest), and (third) after the ‘Isha’ (Night) Prayer (when you go to bed for sleep. These are) the three (times) of privacy for you. Other than these (times), there is no sin on you or them (because during remaining hours they) keep coming and going frequently where you are from one to the other. That is how Allah makes the Revelations clear for you, and Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.


The Prophets

And We made them the leaders (of mankind) who guided (people) by Our command, and We sent to them Revelation (giving commands) to do good deeds, establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due). And all of them were Our devoted worshippers.


Those Who Set The Ranks

And We bestowed blessings on him and on Ishaq (Isaac). And amongst their descendants are both the virtuous as well as those who expressly wrong themselves.


She That Disputeth

And those who separate their wives by zihar, but then seek to go back on what they have said, setting free a neck (a slave) is obligatory before they touch each other. This is what you are admonished. And Allah is Well Aware of the works that you do.


The Believer

Have you not seen those who argue about the Revelations of Allah? Where are they straying?


Abraham

O my Lord! Make me and my children the ones who establish Prayer; O my Lord, and grant my prayer.


The Believer

So keep patience. Surely, Allah’s promise is true. Then whether We show you a portion of that (torment) which We have promised them, or make you depart from the visible life before that, (in both cases) they will be returned to Us.


The Cow

Say: ‘If in the sight of Allah the dwelling in the Hereafter is reserved for you alone, and not for others, then long for death (without any fear) if (you presume) you are truthful.’


Cattle

Say (to these polytheists): ‘Produce your witnesses who would (come to) testify that Allah has forbidden this.’ Then if at all they bear (false) witness, do not accept their testimony (but instead disclose to them their falsehood). Nor yield to the vain desires of those who refuse to accept Our Revelations as true and do not believe in the Hereafter and hold (false gods as) equal to their Lord.


Repentance

Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day will not seek from you (this) permission that they should (not) fight with their possessions and lives. And Allah knows the Godfearing full well.


Ornaments of Gold

(It will be said to them:) ‘O My (intimate) servants, there is no fear for you this Day, nor shall you grieve.’


The Poets

(Musa [Moses]) said: ‘When I did that deed, I was unaware (that even a single blow would take his life).


Cattle

And his people started disputing and contending with him. (Then) he said: ‘Do you dispute with me about Allah, Who has in fact guided me aright? And I fear not these (false gods) that you associate with Him except that whatever (harm) my Lord may will (He can do). My Lord has encompassed everything with (His) knowledge. So, do you not accept admonition?


Tâ Hâ

(Musa [Moses]) said: ‘Rather you cast down.’ Then the sight was that suddenly their cords and rods, by the effect of their magic, seemed to Musa (Moses) as if they were slithering (on the ground).


The Heights

But those who believe and do good works persistently, We do not burden anyone beyond his endurance; it is they who are the people of Paradise; they will live in it forever.


The Prostration

So (now) savour the taste that you had forgotten your meeting of this Day. Surely, We have forgotten you. And enjoy the flavour of everlasting torment, a reward for your deeds which you used to do.


The Believers

And those who are watchful of their trusts and their pledges,


Sâd

He said: ‘Bring them (horses) back to me.’ So he cut away their legs and necks (with a sword, and thus he slaughtered his love for nearness to Allah).


Banning

O (Esteemed) Prophet! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites (who have initiated militancy, aggression, mischief and intrigues against you) and treat them strictly. And their abode is Hell. And what an evil abode that is!


Hûd

This is absolutely true that it is certainly they who will be the greatest losers in the Hereafter.


Women

And Allah knows best your enemies and Allah is Sufficient (as) a Protector and Allah is Sufficient (as) a Helper.


The Dawn

And you love wealth and riches inordinately.


The Heights

And never did We send a Messenger to any land but that We seized its inhabitants with hardship, scarcity, adversity and suffering (due to belying and defying the Messenger) so that they might humble themselves.


The Event

Then will become dust particles spread in the air,


The Moon

And if they (the disbelievers) see a sign (a miracle), they turn their faces away and say: ‘This is the powerful magic ever running down through ages.’


Time or Man

They will be clad in green, fine silk and rich brocade attire, and they will be made to wear silver bracelets, and their Lord will make them drink a holy beverage.


The Ascending Stairways

And (he who) accumulated wealth and then held it (from distribution).


Divorce

Allah has prepared for them severe torment (in the Hereafter as well). So keep fearing Allah, O men of reason, you who have believed. No doubt it is you towards whom Allah has sent down the Reminder (the Qur’an),


Ornaments of Gold

And likewise, (silver) doors of their houses and the couches (too) on which they recline,


Those Who Set The Ranks

Holy is Allah, Transcendent of what they utter.


The Clans

And those who hurt the believing men and the believing women without their doing anything (wrong), surely, they bear (themselves) the burden of a false allegation and an open sin.


Tâ Hâ

(O My Esteemed Beloved!) We have not revealed the Qur’an to you that you land in distress.


Saba

And if you visualize (their plight), when they will be most upset, they will not then be able to escape, and will be seized from a nearby place.


The Moon

Then (it was said to them:) ‘Taste My punishment and warning.’


The Family of 'Imrân

O People of the Book! Why do you dispute about Ibrahim ([Abraham] i.e., why do you regard him as a Jew or a Christian])? The truth is that the Torah and the Injil ([the Gospel] on which both your religions are based) were sent down after his time. Have you not even (this much) sense?


The Ascending Stairways

Except from their wives or the female slaves they possess. So (in this) there is no blame on them.


Counsel

And amongst His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and (the creation) of the moving (i.e., living) creatures which He has scattered in them. And He is also Most Powerful to assemble them (all) when He wills.


Tâ Hâ

Musa (Moses) said to them(the sorcerers): ‘Woe to you! (Beware!) Do not invent a lie against Allah lest He should eliminate you by torment. And surely, he who fabricates a lie (against Allah) is a failure.’


The Star

So (on that station of nearness) He (Allah) revealed to His (Beloved) servant whatever He revealed.


Victory

So that, (O people,) you may believe in Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and may help his (Din [Religion]), and revere and venerate him heart and soul, and (with that) glorify Allah morning and evening.


He Frowned

(They are inscribed) on venerable and revered pages,


The Children of Israel

And your Lord has commanded you not to worship anyone other than Allah, and treat parents with benevolence. If either or both of them attain old age in your presence, then do not say even ‘Ugh!’ to them, nor reproach them. And always speak to both of them submissively, observing polite manners.


Mary

And (after his death) We shall inherit from him what he proclaims, and he will come to Us all alone (without wealth and children).


The Ant

And (Our) promise against them has been fulfilled because they continued doing injustice. So they will not be able to say anything (in reply).


The Event

Then why do you not (make the soul return) when it reaches the throat (to pass away)?


Say: ‘Indeed, the earlier and the later,


He Frowned

And numerous faces there will be covered with dust that Day.


The Morning Hours

And soon your Lord shall bestow upon you (so much) that you will be well-pleased.


Joseph

O my two companions of the prison! (The interpretation of the dream of) one of you (is that he) will serve wine to his master (the king), and as for the other, (who has seen bread on his head,) he will be crucified and then birds will pick at his head. The (final) judgment has been given about which you have asked.’


Hûd

They said: ‘O Shu‘ayb, we do not understand most of your words, and we know you as a weak person in society. And were it not for your family, we would stone you. (This is what we are conceding for, otherwise) you enjoy no respect in our eyes.’


The Family of 'Imrân

O believers! Be not like the infidels who say of those of their brothers who go (somewhere) on a journey or go to fight (and die there): ‘Had they stayed with us, they would have neither died nor been slain,’ so that Allah may make this (assumption) a regret in their hearts. Allah alone keeps alive and causes death. And Allah is All-Seer of what you do.


The Troops

And in truth (this) revelation has been sent to you and to those (Messengers as well) who were (raised) before you: ‘(O man,) if you associate partners with Allah, then all your works will go to waste, and you will certainly be amongst the losers.’


The Believers

(Implies that) We are hastening (the provision of) good things to them? (Nay!) The truth is that they have no awareness.


The Heights

Then (Salih) turned away from them, saying: ‘O my people, verily I delivered the message of my Lord to you and gave you advice (as well) but you do not like the counsellors.’


The Cow

And seek (Allah’s) help through patience and Prayer. But this is no doubt hard except for the humble (whose hearts have been softened with the Love of Allah and gripped with His Fear).


The Table Spread

But those who disbelieve and belie Our Revelations, it is they who are (the inmates) of Hell.


And how can they accept you as a judge whilst they have the Torah with them wherein is (revealed) the commandment of Allah? Yet they turn away (from the truth even) after that. And they are the ones who will not (at all) embrace faith.


Noah

And will help you with wealth and sons and will grow for you gardens and will make streams flow for you.


The Hypocrites

And Allah never grants respite to anyone when his hour of death approaches. And Allah is Well Aware of the actions that you do.


The Heights

(O people!) Follow this (Qur’an) which has been sent down to you from your Lord, and do not follow (any heretic rulers and) friends other than Him. You take advice but little!


The Prophets

And how many communities, which were unjust, did We destroy and We raised up other communities after them!


The Winnowing Winds

They said: ‘We have been sent to the evildoing people (the people of Lut [Lot]),


Yâ Sîn

And when it is said to them: ‘Spend (in the way of Allah) of what Allah has given you,’ the disbelievers say to the believers: ‘Shall we feed that (poor) man whom, if Allah so willed, He would feed (Himself)?’ You are but (caught) in clear error.


The Poets

So that (torment) will come upon them all of a sudden, and they will not (even) perceive it.


Succour

And you see people joining Allah’s Din (Religion) in droves,


The Bee

There are Gardens of Eternity which they will enter with streams flowing under them. Therein will be (available) whatever they will long for. That is how Allah rewards the Godfearing.


The Emissaries

Then We determined time periods (for all the stages of growth from conception to birth). And how excellent do We determine!


The Cow

Surely, those who believe and do pious acts and establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) regularly have their reward with their Lord. And (on the Last Day) they will neither fear nor grieve.


Qâf

(It will be commanded:) ‘Both of you hurl into Hell every (such) ungrateful rebel,


The Romans

But those who have done injustice follow the desires of their (ill-commanding) selves without any knowledge (and guidance). So who can guide him whom Allah has held astray? And there are no helpers for them.


The Cave

(Call to mind the time) when a few youths took refuge in the cave. They said: ‘O our Lord, bestow upon us mercy from Your presence and provide (means of) guidance in our affair.’


The Bee

Have they not seen those (shady) objects that Allah has created; their shadows keep crawling on the right and the left sides, prostrating themselves before Allah? And, (in fact, in this way) they display humbleness and obedience.


The Believer

This (punishment) is the requital of your undue rejoicing in the earth and the recompense of your gloating.


Hûd

How may it be that you omit a portion of what has been revealed to you, and that your (sanctified) breast feels straitened (by the idea that) the disbelievers say: ‘Why has any treasure not been sent down to him (the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]), or why has any angel not come with him’? (O Glorious Messenger! That is impossible.) You are but a Warner. (You are neither to tempt someone nor persecute.) And Allah is a Guardian over everything.


Defrauding

And winked at one another when they passed by them.


Muhammad

So when you are to fight (for the elimination of militancy and terrorism) against the (warring) disbelievers (in the battlefield), strike their necks (whilst fighting because they slaughtered harmless human lives and destroyed peace by their terrorist activities) till, when you have killed a good many of them (in the battle), then tie (the remaining prisoners) tightly. Thereafter, either set (them) free (without ransom) as a favour or (free them) for ransom (i.e., cost of freedom) till the warring (hostile army) lays down its weapons (i.e., announces the truce). That is (the command). And if Allah had willed, He would have avenged Himself on them (without war). But (He did not do so) in order to try some of you by means of others. And as for those who are slain in the way of Allah, He will not at all make their actions fruitless.


Those Who Set The Ranks

The Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever (creation) is between them, and the Lord of every point of sunrise.


Ornaments of Gold

And if you ask them: ‘Who has created them?’ they will certainly say: ‘Allah.’ Then where are they wandering disorientated?


The Romans

Nor can you turn (these) blind (i.e., wanting in insight) from misguidance to the path of guidance. You recite (with the essential understanding and competence of acceptability) only to those people who believe in Our Revelations. So it is they who are Muslims. (You recite to none except them.)


Saba

Say: ‘You will not be asked about the sin that (you presume) we have perpetrated. Nor shall we be asked about what you do.’


Solace

(The load) which was growing heavier on your (holy) back.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

Falsehood can approach it (the Qur’an) neither from before nor from behind. (It) has been sent down by the Most Wise, the Most Praiseworthy (Lord).


Women

But whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and exceeds His limits, He will admit him to Hell wherein shall he dwell forever; and there is a humiliating torment for him.


Joseph

O my sons, go and fetch me some news about Yusuf (Joseph) and his brother (from somewhere) and despair not of Allah’s mercy, for indeed only those who reject faith despair of Allah’s mercy.’


The Heights

Indeed, we would invent a lie against Allah if we returned to your religion after Allah has saved us from it. And it is not at all (appropriate) for us to return to that (religion) unless Allah, our Lord, so wills. As for His knowledge, our Lord encompasses everything; we have put our trust in Allah alone. O our Lord, judge between us and our (hostile) people with truth, and You are the Best of judges.’


Jonah

Beware! Verily, the friends of Allah will not have any fear, nor will they grieve.


Qâf

And (in the same way) We spread out the earth and We placed in it heavy mountains and produced in it every kind of beautiful plants.


Women

And do not plead (in defence of) those who are deceiving their own souls. Surely, Allah does not like anyone who is a committed betrayer and sinner.


The Emissaries

A shadow which is neither cool nor protecting against the heat of Fire.


The Table Spread

O believers! Fulfil (your) promises. The quadrupeds (i.e., cattle) have been made lawful for you except those (animals) that will be announced to you afterwards. (But) when clad in ihram (the Pilgrim’s sacred dress), do not presume hunting lawful. Surely, Allah ordains what He wills.


The Family of 'Imrân

They are shut in humiliation wherever they may be found, except that they are (provided with shelter) under some promise with Allah or some bond with people. And they have earned Allah’s wrath, and have been subjected to indigence consequent on their rejection of Allah’s revelations and killing the Prophets unjustly, because they turned into rebels and exceeded all limits (in defiance).


The Cow

And (remember) when We said: ‘Enter this city, and eat as much as you wish from wherever you desire, but enter (the city) gate prostrating and praying: (O our Lord!) We seek forgiveness (for all of our sins). We shall (then) forgive your (previous) sins and, (besides,) We shall bestow more (favours and blessings) upon the righteous.’


Cattle

And these (disbelievers) associate jinn as partners with Allah, whereas He is the One Who has created them. And (also) without knowledge (and reason), they falsely attribute sons and daughters to Allah. Holy is He and far Exalted above (all) that they attribute (to Him).


Those Who Set The Ranks

Besides Allah. Then take them to the path of Hell.


The Story

And the Day when (Allah) will call to them, He will say: ‘What answer did you serve to the Messengers?’


The Bee

And if you want to punish, then punish only (as severely) as you were afflicted, but if you remain patient, then certainly that is better for those who keep patience.


And when the idolaters see their (self-made) partners, they will say: ‘O our Lord, these are our partner-gods which we worshipped besides You.’ Thereupon those (partner-gods) will send them the message (in reply): ‘You are liars indeed.’


Jonah

If Allah were to hasten evil (i.e., torment) for the (disbelieving) people, as they make haste for the worldly gains, then certainly their term (of life) would have been (hastily) completed for them (so that they reach Hell fast after dying). But We leave those who do not expect to meet Us in their rebellion (and revolt) so that they keep wandering disoriented.


Counsel

So thus We revealed to you Our Spirit (of hearts and souls) by Our command (that is the Qur’an). And (before the Revelation) you did not know what the Book was, nor did you know (through your own endeavour and insight the details of the injunctions of) faith (which were sent down and determined later).* But We made it a Light. By means of this Light, We give guidance to those of Our servants whom We intend. And assuredly, you alone provide guidance towards the straight path.


The Heights

And he drew out his hand (after putting it into his collar opening), and that (too) at once became (radiant) white to the viewers.


And those who hold fast to the Book (of Allah) and establish Prayer (with punctuality, then) certainly We do not waste the reward of those who reform.


Those Who Drag Forth

He is the One Who drew water from the earth (separately), and brought forth its vegetable kingdom (from the rest of the dry regions).


The Table Spread

They said: ‘We seek (only) to eat of it so that our hearts are satisfied and we know (with added certitude) that you have told us the truth and we bear witness (to the descent of the table).’


Yâ Sîn

So, Glory be to Him in Whose Hand (i.e., power and control) is the sovereignty over everything and to Him you will be returned.


The Believer

And have they not travelled in the land so that they could see what was the end of those who were before them? They were far mightier in power than these and (also) greater in their remains and signs (which they left behind) in the earth. Then Allah seized them for their sins, and there was none to protect them from (the torment of) Allah.


The Sundering

And he will enter the Blazing Fire of Hell.


Light

And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and fears Allah and adopts Godwariness for Him, it is they who will achieve their goal.


Victory

Whilst the disbelievers anchored in their hearts the conceited obstinacy (which was) stubbornness and egocentricity of the days of ignorance, Allah sent down on His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and the believers an exceptional calmness and tranquillity and made them firm on the word of Godwariness. And it is this that they were most entitled to and (also) worthy of. And Allah knows everything full well.


Tâ Hâ

So talk to him politely. He may perhaps accept admonition or fear (My wrath).’


The Heights

Then (Shu‘ayb) separated from them and said: ‘O my people, verily, I communicated to you the Messages of my Lord and I admonished you (as well). Then why should I regret (the devastation of) a disbelieving people?’


The Family of 'Imrân

Soon shall We plant (your) awesomeness into the hearts of disbelievers because they have associated with Allah partners for which He has not sent down any authority. And Hell is their abode, and extremely horrible is (that) abode of the wrongdoers.


The Clear Proof

These People of the Book did not dissent amongst themselves (with regard to believing in the Prophethood and Messengership of the Last Messenger and recognizing his holy status), until after the clear proof (of the Prophethood of Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) had come to them. (Then, they broke up: some of them accepted belief in him whilst others became deniers and disbelievers out of jealousy,)


The Troops

And when some suffering afflicts man, he turns to his Lord and cries out. Then when (Allah) grants him some blessing from Himself, he forgets that (suffering) which he used to beseech relief from. And (then) he sets up (idols) as partners with Allah to make (others also) lose His way. Say: ‘(O disbeliever,) profit a little (worldly gain) from your disbelief; you are certainly of the inmates of Hell.


The Prophets

Then We fulfilled Our promise to them. So We delivered them and those whom We liked and We destroyed the transgressors.


Yâ Sîn

Surely, We alone raise the dead to life. And We are writing down (the deeds) which they have sent forward and their effects (that are left behind). And We have encompassed everything in the illumining Book (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz).


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

A Book whose signs are expounded in detail, the Qur’an, in the Arabic (language) for a people who possess knowledge and wisdom,


The Family of 'Imrân

Allah! None is worthy of worship but He, the Ever-Living, Self-Subsisting and Sustainer (of the entire universe with His Strategy).


The Believer

(It will be said to them: ‘No,) this (eternal punishment) is because, when Allah alone was called upon, you used to deny, but when (something) was associated with Him, you used to believe. So (now) the command is Allah’s alone, Who is Most High, Supreme.’


Those Who Set The Ranks

Verily, you are about to taste the painful torment.


Women

These (polytheists) merely worship the feminine objects apart from Allah, and they worship only Satan, the rebel,


Abraham

The example of those who have rejected faith in their Lord is that their works are like ashes on which blows the strong wind on a stormy day—they are unable to grasp anything of the (works) that they earned. This is straying far into error.


Joseph

So if you do not bring him to me, then (in the future) there will not be any measure (of grain) with me for you, nor will you be able to approach me.’


The Moon

And surely, We made (the ruins of the Deluge) subsist as a sign. So is there anyone who will think (and take advice)?


Abraham

Has the account of those who have passed away before you not reached you? They were the people of Nuh (Noah) and (of the communities) of ‘Ad and Thamud and (others) who came after them. No one knows them except Allah (because they have been totally annihilated from the surface of the earth). Their Messengers came to them with clear signs. So they put their hands into their mouths (out of mockery and spite) and (dared) say: ‘We deny this (Din [Religion]) which you have been sent with, and we are certainly in disquieting doubt about what you invite us to.’


Joseph

Then even after seeing the signs of (Yusuf’s [Joseph’s] decency and righteousness), they deemed it appropriate to imprison him for a time (so that the gossip of the episode amongst the people might die down).


The Spider

(These are the people) who remain steadfast and always trust their Lord alone.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

Then He turned towards the heavenly universe—that was (all) smoke. So He said to it (the heavenly spheres) and the earth: ‘Get in (compliance with Our system) either under the influence of mutual attraction and coordination or under aversion and revulsion.’ Both said: ‘We submit with pleasure.’


The Cave

And why did you not say when you entered your garden: It happens exactly as Allah wills. No one owns any power but with the help of Allah (Ma sha Allah, la quwwata illa bi-llah)? If (today) you find me inferior to you in wealth and riches (then what!)


The Pilgrimage

That is because Allah causes the night to enter into the day, and causes the day to enter into the night, and indeed Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.


The Heights

And (call to mind) when your Lord brought forth the human race from the loins of the Children of Adam and made them bear testimony to their own souls (and said:) ‘Am I not your Lord?’ They (all) said: ‘Why not! We bear witness (that You alone are our Lord.’ This He did) lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection: ‘We were unaware of this promise.’


The Poets

Surely, in this (incident), there is a great sign and most of them were not believers.


The Private Apartments

The truth is that (all) believers are brothers (to one another). So make peace between your two brothers and always fear Allah, so that you may be shown mercy.


The Sovereignty

When they will be flung into it, they will hear its horrifying roar. And that (Fire) will be boiling (with rage),


The Family of 'Imrân

Say to the disbelievers: ‘You will soon be overpowered and driven towards Hell, and that is a very evil abode.’


The Ant

Sulayman (Solomon) said: ‘O courtiers, which of you can bring me the throne (of the Queen) before they come to me in submission?’


The Heights

These (disbelievers) ask you about the Last Hour: ‘When will it take place?’ Say: ‘Knowledge of it rests with my Lord alone; none but He (Allah) will manifest it at its (appointed) time. It is (seemingly) heavy on (the inhabitants of) the heavens and the earth (due to the horror of its adversities and intensities). It will occur to you all of a sudden (accidentally).’ They ask you (in such a manner) as if you are engaged in its pursuit! Say: ‘Its knowledge is only with Allah, but most people do not know (this fact).’


The Tidings

And (have We not) erected mountains raised (out of it)?


The Cow

And (remember) when We bestowed upon Musa (Moses) the Book and the miracle distinguishing the truth from falsehood, so that you might take the path of guidance.


The Ascending Stairways

Stripping off the skin of all the limbs and the scalp.


Those Who Drag Forth

Then, turning away (from the truth), he launched struggle (in rivalry against Musa [Moses]).


The Ranks

He will forgive your sins and will admit you into Gardens with streams flowing under them, and (will make you reside) in excellent dwellings in the Gardens of Eden (i.e., Gardens of Eternity). That is indeed a great success.


The Troops

And turn to your Lord in repentance and total submission and become thoroughly obedient to Him before the torment comes upon you. Then you will not be helped at all.


The Beneficent

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


The Troops

And whoever has brought the truth and he who has confirmed it, it is they who are Godfearing.


The Bee

He alone has created man from a drop of vital fluid, yet he has become openly contentious (instead of becoming totally submissive to Allah).


The Pilgrimage

O believers! Persist in kneeling down and prostrating yourselves and worshipping your Lord, and do (other) pious deeds consistently so that you may prosper.


Counsel

You will see the wrongdoers fearing those (deeds) that they have earned. And that (torment) is bound to befall them. And they who believe and persist in pious deeds will be in the Gardens of Paradise. There will be for them with their Lord (all those blessings) which they will long for. That is indeed a great bounty.


The Event

(They will be attending) carrying bowls, ewers and cups filled with (transparent) drink of (nearness) from the free-flowing springs.


The Family of 'Imrân

And the agony that hurt you on the day when the two armies clashed with each other came about (only) by Allah’s command. And (this happened) so that Allah establishes the identity of the believers,


The Cow

And when you divorce the women, and they reach (the completion of) their waiting period, then either retain them (in marital bond) in a graceful manner or release them nicely. But do not retain them to hurt (them) so that you subject (them) to excesses. And he who does so wrongs his own soul. And do not make fun of Allah’s commands. And call to mind Allah’s favour that has been (bestowed) upon you, and the Book that He has sent down to you, and (the pearls of) wisdom (with which He has enlightened you). He advises you (by means of this code of conduct). And fear Allah, and bear in mind that Allah is indeed All-Knowing.


Yâ Sîn

When (at first) We sent to them two Messengers, they rejected them both. Then We reinforced (them) with a third (Messenger). Then the three of them said: ‘Surely, we have been sent to you.’


The Troops

And the evil deeds which they had done fell upon them, and those of them who are engaged in doing wrongs, their evil works that they have earned will (also) catch up with them soon and they cannot prevent (Allah).


The Children of Israel

And nothing prevented (these) people from believing, whilst there had come to them guidance (as well), except that they said: ‘Has Allah sent (a) man as Messenger?’


Spoils of War

Say to those who disbelieve: ‘If they desist (from their blasphemous acts), then the (sins) which have passed will be forgiven. But if they repeat the same, then the pattern of (multiple punishments given to) the forerunners has passed. (They will also be dealt with the same way.)’


The Star

(His) heart did not take it contrary to what (his) eyes beheld.


Cattle

And the same way We made for every Prophet enemies—the satans from amongst men and jinn—who always pour into one another’s hearts (flattery and) gilded talk (as suspicions) in order to deceive. And if your Lord had willed (to prevent them forcefully), they would not have done so. So leave them and (also) the falsehood which they fabricate.


Hûd

Then they (hamstrung and) slaughtered her. Salih said: ‘(Now) luxuriate in your abodes (only) for three days. This is a promise which will (never) become untrue.’


The Cow

When it is said to them: ‘Do not spread disorder in the land,’ they say: ‘It is we who reform.’


The Family of 'Imrân

Ibrahim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a Christian; he was a (true) Muslim, far detached from all heresy and falsehood. Nor was he one of the polytheists.


The Sovereignty

Well, is there anyone that can provide you sustenance if (Allah) holds back His sustenance (from you)? In fact, they are adamantly fixed in rebellion and hatred (for truth).


Hûd

And your Lord is not such that He would destroy the towns wrongfully, whilst their dwellers are pious.


Spoils of War

And if you apprehend treachery from a people, then throw their promise back to them on the basis of equality. Indeed, Allah does not like the treacherous.


The Story

When Musa (Moses) reached there, a call was made from the right side of (the blessed Tur) valley from a tree (located) in a blessed spot: ‘O Musa (Moses), verily, I am Allah, the Sustainer of all the worlds.


The Hypocrites

They say: ‘If (now) we return to Medina, then (we) the honourable will drive out the dishonourable (i.e., the Muslims).’ But in fact, honour belongs to Allah alone and His Messenger and the believers. However, the hypocrites do not understand (this reality).


Saba

Say: ‘Surely, my Lord releases sustenance in abundance for whom He wills and restrains (for whom He wills) but most people do not know.’


The Star

Whilst you are busy playing a game (of negligence)?


Exile

(The example of hypocrites) is like that of Satan when he says to man: ‘Become a disbeliever,’ but when he disbelieves, he (Satan) says: ‘I feel sick of you. Surely, I fear Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.’


The Morning Hours

So, never should you be strict with any orphan,


The Angels

And they will say: ‘All gratitude and praise belong to Allah, Who has removed from us all grief. Surely, our Lord is Most Forgiving, Most Appreciative of gratitude,


The Winnowing Winds

But they disobeyed the command of their Lord. So a horrifying thunder seized them, and they could only stare at it stunned.


Al-Hijr

And (recall) when your Lord said to the angels: ‘I am about to create a human organism from old (and) black stinking, resounding mud.


Abraham

And warn the people of the Day when the torment will come upon them. Those who did injustice will say: ‘O our Lord, grant us respite for a while so that we may accept Your message and follow the Messengers.’ (It will be said to them:) ‘Are you not those who used to swear before that you would never fall?’


Repentance

(These hypocrites) who stayed back (from fighting) due to opposing Allah’s Messenger are rejoicing over their sitting behind. They disliked it that they should strive in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives and said: ‘Do not move out in this heat.’ Say: ‘The Fire of Hell is far fiercer in heat.’ (How good it would be) if they could only understand!


The Heights

I communicate to you the messages of my Lord and exhort you, and I know from Allah that which you do not know.


The Cow

And their Prophet said to them: ‘Allah has appointed for you Talut (Saul) as a king.’ They said: ‘How can he reign over us, whereas we have greater right than him to rule, and he has also not been granted affluence?’ (The Prophet) said: ‘Surely, Allah has chosen him above you, and has given him more affluent knowledge and vigour; and Allah (entrusts) with His kingdom whom He pleases and Allah is Infinite, All-Knowing.’


The Children of Israel

And We have indeed honoured the children of Adam and provided them with (means of transport) over the land and in the sea (i.e., in the cities, deserts, rivers and oceans) and bestowed upon them sustenance out of clean and pure things. And We have exalted them above most of Our creation by conferring on them superiority.


The Clans

Surely, Allah has cursed the disbelievers and readied for them the Blazing Fire (of Hell).


She That is to be Examined

O Prophet! When the believing women appear in your presence to take the oath of allegiance that they will not set up anything as partner with Allah and will not steal, nor will they commit adultery, or kill their children, or bring false blame which they have invented between their hands and feet (i.e., will not deceive their husbands declaring some other’s baby as their own), or disobey you in (any) matter pertaining to law, then accept their allegiance and seek forgiveness for them from Allah. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Cattle

And there are ranks (determined) for all according to their works, and your Lord is not unaware (of the works) they do.


The Family of 'Imrân

Have you not seen those who were given a portion of (the knowledge of) the Book? They are invited towards the Book of Allah, so that it (the Book) gives judgment (on disputes) amongst them. Then, a party of them turn away and it is they who deviate.


Spoils of War

And when they said (sarcastically): ‘O Allah! If this (Qur’an) is really the truth from Your side, then rain down upon us stones from the sky (for disobeying it), or seize us with some grievous torment.’


The Cave

And on that Day, We shall present Hell before the disbelievers fully exposed,


The Prophets

Then they were turned upside down upon their heads (i.e., their thinking reverted and they said: ‘Ibrahim [Abraham]), surely you yourself know that they do not speak.’


The Criterion

Say: ‘Is this (a) better (state), or the (life of) eternal Paradise promised to the Godfearing? This is their reward (of deeds) and their abode.


Ornaments of Gold

(No,) but they say: ‘Indeed, we found our fathers following a course (and a religion), and surely we are rightly guided (following) in their footsteps.’


The Spider

And have they not seen that We have made the Sanctuary (of the Ka‘ba) a safe haven while people are abducted from all around them? Do they (still) believe in falsehood, and will they continue disregarding the favour of Allah?


Counsel

The heavenly spheres are nearly rent asunder from above them. And the angels keep glorifying their Lord with His praise, and begging for forgiveness for those on the earth. Remember! Allah alone is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Jonah

And when We make the people relish (Our) mercy after they are afflicted with distress, their plotting immediately begins against Our signs (consigning Our favour to oblivion). Say: ‘Allah is Swift to punish intrigues.’ Surely, the angels We have sent keep writing whatever plots you contrive.


The Enshrouded One

Surely, We have sent towards you a Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) who bears witness to you (seeing thoroughly your states of being) as We sent a Messenger towards Pharaoh.


Jonah

Say (to them): ‘Who provides you with sustenance from the heaven and the earth (i.e., from above and beneath)? Or Who is the master of your ears and eyes (i.e., hearing and sight)? And Who brings forth the living from the dead (i.e., animate from inanimate) and Who brings forth the dead from the living (i.e., inanimate from animate)? And Who manages (all the cosmic systems)?’ They will promptly say: ‘Allah.’ Then say: ‘So do you not fear (Him)?’


The Emissaries

(That draws together) the living (as well as) the dead?


Hûd

And the Ark kept sailing, carrying them through (violent) waves towering like mountains. Then Nuh (Noah) called out to his son, who had separated from him (and was standing with the disbelievers): ‘O my son, get aboard with us and do not stay with the disbelievers.’


The Pen

Do they have the knowledge of the unseen that they write down (their judgments on the basis of that)?


The Star

So, (O man,) which of the favours of your Lord will you doubt?


The Pen

Then his Lord exalted him and (placed him) amongst the perfectly pious (blessing him with His exceptional nearness).


Had the mercy and blessing of his Lord not helped him, he would certainly have been thrown in the barren field, blamed. (But Allah saved him from that.)


Spoils of War

Surely, the worst of the living creatures in the sight of Allah are the deaf and the dumb who (neither listen to nor speak the truth and) also do not understand (the truth).


The Believers

Later We raised after them other communities (one after the other).


Jonah

And they say (sarcastically): ‘When will this promise (of torment) be (fulfilled? Tell us, O Muslims,) if you are truthful.’


The Beneficent

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


Those Who Set The Ranks

Listen! They assuredly say (this) out of their fabrications,


The Ant

And, (O man,) you will see the mountains and think them firmly fixed, whereas they will be flying like the passing of clouds. (This) is the work of Allah, Who has made everything strong and stable (with wisdom and strategy). Surely, He is Well Aware of all (the works) that you do.


The Winnowing Winds

(The stones) that have been marked from your Lord for those who transgress.’


The Jinn

And that some of the men used to take shelter with some of the jinn. So they increased defiance amongst the jinn.


The Cleaving

It is the Day when no soul will own anything for any other soul, and the command on that Day will be entirely Allah’s.


Yâ Sîn

They and their wives will be reclining on raised couches under the deep, calming shades.


The Morning Star

(It implies) every heavenly body (be it a star, a planet, or any of the heavenly spheres) which shines and brightens (the space).*


The Cloaked One

Then when the Trumpet will be blown (a second time),


The Poets

(It is sent down) in the plain Arabic language.


The Children of Israel

And We have made the night and the day two signs (of Our might). Then We made the Sign of the night dark and We made the sign of the day bright so that you might look for your Lord’s bounty (provision) and that you might work out the number of years and do reckoning, and We have made everything clear in detail.


The Thunder

(O Beloved!) Thus We have sent you (as a Messenger) to an Umma (Community) before whom in fact (all) the communities have passed. (This is now the last of all the communities) so that you may recite to them that (Book) which We have revealed to you. And they are still denying al-Rahman (the Most Kind Lord). Say: ‘He is my Lord. There is no God but He. In Him have I put my trust and I turn towards Him alone.’


The Prophets

Had they been (true) gods, they would not have entered Hell. And all of them will stay in it forever.


The Table Spread

Allah will say: ‘This is the Day (when) the truth of the truthful will benefit them. There are Gardens for them with streams flowing beneath; they will live therein forever. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. This (pleasure of Allah) is the highest achievement.’


The Heights

And Musa (Moses) said: ‘O Pharaoh! Indeed, I am (raised as) a Messenger from the Lord of all the worlds.


The Prophets

And We admitted them to (the embrace of) Our mercy. Surely, they were of the pious.


Qâf

Not a word does he utter but a watcher is there beside him ready (to write it).


Cattle

And (We guided also) Zakariyya (Zacharias), Yahya (John) and ‘Isa (Jesus) and Ilyas (Elias). All these were the righteous people (blessed with His nearness and divine consciousness).


The Cow

And for those who swear not to go near their wives, there is a (reconsideration) period of four months. So, if (during this period) they resume their relations, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Cattle

And (the luxury of) the worldly life is nothing but play and funfair, and certainly, it is the home of the Hereafter which is better for the Godfearing. Do you not understand (this reality)?


The Prophets

When he said to his father (i.e., uncle) and his people: ‘What idols are these (whose worship) you are stuck to, squatting?’


The Heights

And to (the people of) ‘Ad We (sent) their (kinship) brother Hud. He said: ‘O my people, always worship Allah; you have no other God except He. Will you not become Godfearing?’


The Rising of the Dead

And it is said: ‘Who can (now) treat him with magic (to cure him)?’


The Event

Nor are We (powerless) to change others into the like of you in your place and make you grow into a form which you do not know.


Cattle

And who can be a greater wrongdoer than one who invents a lie against Allah or who belies His Revelations? Surely, the wrongdoers will not prosper.


Yâ Sîn

And someone whom We give long life, We cause him to degenerate (towards childhood and debility) in strength and disposition. So, do they not have sense?


The Believer

Then Allah safeguarded him against their evils which they were planning. And an evil torment engulfed the people of Pharaoh.


The Bee

And Allah pours down water from the sky, and by means of that brings the earth to life (i.e., makes it fertile and green) after it has become dead (i.e., barren and infertile). Surely, there is in it a sign for those who give ear (to advice).


The Children of Israel

And tell My servants that they should say things that are most balanced. Surely, Satan causes contention amongst people. Indeed, Satan is man’s declared enemy.


The Family of 'Imrân

And indeed, some People of the Book are such that they believe in Allah, and also (have faith in) the Book that has been revealed to you, and the one which was sent down to them. Their hearts remain subdued before Allah. And they do not receive a paltry price for the Revelations of Allah. They are the ones whose reward lies with their Lord. Indeed, Allah is Swift at reckoning.


The Winnowing Winds

Then he felt somewhat concerned about them (when they did not eat). They (the angels) said: ‘Do not worry,’ then they gave him the news about a son possessing knowledge and wisdom (Ishaq [Isaac]).


The Heights

And the inmates of Hell will call out to the inhabitants of Paradise: ‘Bless us with some water (of Paradise), or of (the provision) that Allah has granted you.’ They will say: ‘Allah has indeed forbidden both (these bounties) to the disbelievers,


Women

Have you not observed the state of those who were instructed: ‘Restrain your hands (even from defensive fighting), and establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) regularly’? (So they were happy with it.) But when the armed struggle (against tyranny and aggression) was prescribed for them, a section of them started fearing (hostile) people the way one fears Allah or even more. And they said: ‘O our Lord! Why have You enjoined fighting upon us (so soon)? Why have You not given us respite for another short period?’ Say (to them): ‘Worldly interest is minor (i.e., immaterial) whilst the Hereafter is an extremely valuable (blessing) for the one who becomes Godwary and pious. There, you shall not be treated unjustly even equal to a thread.’


The Prophets

And when the disbelievers see you, they just start mocking you (and say:) ‘Is this the one who talks about your gods (with rejection and denial)?’ And yet it is they themselves who reject the mention of the Most Kind (Lord).


Spoils of War

And had Allah known even a little (inclination towards) good in them, He would (certainly) have made them hear. But (their state of mind is such that) if He makes them hear (the truth), they will (even then) turn away, and they are those who are averse (to the truth).


The Poets

He Who created me and He is the One Who guides me.


The Star

And that (ultimately all) have to return to your Lord;


Women

But repentance is not (accepted) of the people who persist in sinful acts until death overtakes one of them, (then) he says: ‘Now I repent.’ Nor is repentance (of any avail) to those who die as disbelievers. We have prepared grievous torment for them.


The Heights

And a term (has been appointed) for every people, and when their (fixed) hour approaches, they can neither hold back nor advance (even) for a single moment.


And We (have) inscribed for him on the Tablets (of the Torah) instructions for every matter and details of everything. ‘Hold it with firmness, and enjoin your people (as well) to adopt the best thereof. Soon shall I show you the abode of the disobedient.’


Ornaments of Gold

The Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne, Glory be to Him, Transcendent above all what they ascribe (to Him).


The Cow

It is they who have purchased the worldly life for the Hereafter. So neither will their torment be lessened, nor will they be helped.


Muhammad

O believers! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and do not ruin your works.


The Clear Proof

That (proof) is the (last) Messenger from Allah, who recites (to them) holy pages (of the Glorious Qur’an),


The Table Spread

So Allah rewarded them with Gardens, with streams flowing under them, in recompense of the submission they made (like a true believer. They) will live there forever, and that is the reward of the righteous.


Why do the divines (i.e., spiritual masters) and rabbis abstain from forbidding them from their sinful speech and consumption of unlawful things? Certainly, it is most heinous what they are contriving (by abstaining from raising voices against evil).


Jonah

Alif, Lam, Ra. (Only Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him] know the real meaning). These are the Verses of the Book which is all wisdom.


Tâ Hâ

And had it not been settled already by your Lord, and the time (of the Day of Resurrection) not fixed (for their torment, befalling them) the calamity (right now) would have been inevitable.


The Enshrouded One

(The Day) by whose severity the heaven will be split apart? His promise is bound to be fulfilled.


The Hypocrites

That is because they believed (with their tongues) but remained disbelievers (at heart). So their hearts have been sealed. And they do not understand (anything).


Cattle

And if We sent down to them angels, and the dead started talking to them, and We gathered everything in clusters (before their eyes), even then they would not believe except what Allah willed, and most of them put ignorance to work.


The Clans

Say: ‘Escape will not benefit you at all. If you seek to flee (fearing) death or slaughter, you will gain little (from life) except a brief respite.’


The Spider

He torments whom He wills and shows mercy to whom He pleases. And to Him will you be returned.


The Star

And he (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) was on the uppermost horizon (of the realm of creation during the Ascension Night i.e., on the apex of the created cosmos).


The Enshrouded One

Surely, We have heavy shackles and the Blazing Fire (of Hell),


The Sundering

So, what is the matter with them that (even after witnessing the truth of the forecast of the Qur’an), they do not believe?


The Calamity

And what have you made out what the high-scale jolt and thunder implies?


Luqmân

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


Rivalry in Worldly Increase

Then you will certainly see it with the eye of certitude.


The Prostration

And who is a greater wrongdoer than someone who is admonished by means of Revelations of His Lord, and then he turns away from them? Surely, We take revenge on the evildoers.


The Ant

Until when these (troops) reached an open field of ants, one ant said: ‘O ants, enter your dwellings, lest Sulayman (Solomon) and his troops crush you whilst they remain just unaware.’


Those Who Set The Ranks

Peace be on Nuh (Noah) in all the worlds!


The Table Spread

And had they believed in Allah and the (Last) Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and the (Book) that has been revealed to him, they would not have made friends with those (enemies of Islam). But most of them are disobedient.


Smoke

And if you do not believe in me, then keep away from me.’


Counsel

To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth (i.e., He opens His treasures to whom He wills). He grants sustenance abundantly to whom He likes and sparingly (to whom He wills). Surely, He knows everything best.


Those Who Set The Ranks

So the command of our Lord has been proved against us. (Now) we are about to taste (the torment).


Al-Hijr

No people can go beyond their appointed term, nor can they step back (under the law of rise and fall).


Women

(O Beloved! Whether somebody believes in your Prophethood or not,) Allah (Himself) bears witness to (this fact that) whatever He has sent down to you has sent down with His knowledge. And the angels (too) bear witness to that effect (for your sake), and Allah is All-Sufficient as a witness.


The Cloaked One

And do not do a favour (to anyone with the purpose of) seeking more from him.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Then for sure there will be scalding water mixed (with pus) for them after (eating, which will cut through their guts).


Jonah

Inquire (of them): ‘Is there any of your (so-called) partner-gods that may lead to the truth?’ Say: ‘Allah alone guides to the truth (Din [Religion]). Then who has greater right to be obeyed—He Who guides to the truth, or he who himself does not find the way unless he is shown the way? (i.e., it should be carried from one place to the other as the disbelievers used to carry their idols as and when required.) So what has gone wrong with you? How do you decide?’


The Criterion

And that is how We made for every Prophet (their) enemy from the evildoers (who used to oppose their Prophetic mission, and this way, a conflict between the forces of good and evil would develop and a favourable and congenial environment for peaceful change would take shape against tyranny, oppression and injustice). And your Lord is sufficient to guide and help.


The Cave

(He made it) straight and moderate so that he might warn (the disbelievers) of fierce torment (coming) from Allah, and give good news to the believers who do pious deeds that for them is excellent reward (Paradise),


The Sovereignty

Blessed is He in Whose (Mighty) Hand is the kingdom (of all the worlds). And He enjoys perfect command over everything;


Women

(O you who abstain from the armed struggle due to fear of death!) Death will overtake you wherever you may be, (even) if you are in unconquerable fortresses. And (their mentality is such that) if some good fortune (benefit) comes to them, they say: ‘It is from Allah (i.e., intermediation and benevolence of the Messenger has no role in it),’ and if some adversity befalls them, they say: ‘(O Messenger!) It is from you (i.e., because of you).’ Say: ‘(In fact,) all comes from Allah.’ So, what has gone wrong with these people that they do not feel inclined to understand anything?


The Prophets

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


Those Who Set The Ranks

And when they see some sign, they mock it,


Did We create the angels as females and were they present (on the occasion)?’


The Cloaked One

As if they were startled (wild) donkeys,


The Spider

Then they rejected Shu‘ayb. So (the torment of) the earthquake seized them (as well), and at dawn they were lying prone (dead) in their houses.


The Prophets

Have they any gods apart from Us capable of saving them (from the torment)? They do not have any power even to help themselves. Nor will they get any support and alliance from Us.


Those Who Drag Forth

They say: ‘This (return) would then be a losing return.’


The Moon

And indeed, the news has come to them (of the earlier communities) containing lessons of warning and admonition (on disbelief and disobedience).


The Sun

Allah’s Messenger said to them: ‘Guard (that) she-camel and (the time of) her taking water.’


Cattle

Say: ‘Travel through the earth and see (with a warned eye) what has been the end of those who denied (the truth).’


The Cow

Satan makes you afraid of poverty (to stop you from spending in the way of Allah) and enjoins you to commit indecency. And Allah promises you His forgiveness and bounty. And Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.


Tâ Hâ

We have indeed believed in our Lord in order that He forgives us our sins, and also (forgives) that sorcery to which you forced us, and Allah is the Best and Ever-Abiding.’


Divorce

Then when they reach closer to (the end of) their appointed term, retain them with kindness or separate from them with kindness. And take two just persons from amongst you as witnesses and establish testimony for the sake of Allah. This is advice for him alone who believes in Allah and the Last Day. And whoever fears Allah, He makes a way out for him (from pain and grief of this world and the Hereafter),


The Mount

And also glorify Him during the hours of the night and (in later part of it) when the stars fade out.


Counsel

Allah is He Who has revealed the Book with the truth and (also sent down) the balance (of equity and justice). And who has put you on alert—perhaps the Last Hour is near?


Ornaments of Gold

And verily, this (Qur’an) is a great honour for you and for your Umma (Community). And, (O people,) you will soon be asked (how strong and firm a relation you established with the Qur’an).


The Ant

There is none worthy of worship except Allah. He alone is the Master of the Supreme Throne of Authority.’


The Overthrowing

Who is mighty and strong (in calling to the truth, preaching the faith in Messengership and spiritual competence, and) is held in extreme reverence and veneration (and splendour and glory) in the presence of the Lord of the Throne,


The Prophets

But (the wrongdoers go so far as to) say: ‘This (Qur’an) comprises (things seen in) confused dreams. Nay! He has invented it (himself). Nay, he is (in fact) a poet. (If he is a true Prophet,) let him (also) bring us some sign as the former (Prophets) were sent (with signs).’


The Clot

Surely, (every man) has to return to your Lord.


The Cow

O believers! Fear Allah and write off whatever balance remains of usury if you are believers (true to the core of your hearts).


The Troops

But for those who fear their Lord are lofty palaces (in Paradise) with lofty mansions built over and rivers flowing beneath. This is Allah’s promise. Allah does not go against His promise.


The Beneficent

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


The Family of 'Imrân

Then, the disbelieving (Jews) conspired secretly (to execute ‘Isa [Jesus]), but Allah covertly designed His plan (to safeguard ‘Isa [Jesus]). And Allah is the Best of secret planners.


The Overthrowing

And, (O people,) he who blesses you with his (holy) companionship (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) is not mad. (Whatever he communicates is the truth.)


The Night

So I have warned you of the raging Fire (of Hell).


Light

And had there not been Allah’s grace upon you and His mercy in this world and in the Hereafter, severe torment would have afflicted you for promoting that (slander) into which you rushed headlong.


The Poets

Musa (Moses) submitted: ‘O my Lord, I fear that they will reject me.


The Heights

Musa (Moses) said: ‘O my Lord! Forgive me and my brother and admit us to (the Embrace of) Your Mercy and You are the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.’


The Cow

And when those (leaders of the disbelievers) who were followed would be disgusted with their followers and (they all) would see (Allah’s) torment and all their means and resources would be cut off,


The Event

(That Hour) will lower (some) and raise (some others) high.


Time or Man

Surely, these (world-mongers) love the gains that are achievable right away. And they have put behind their backs (the remembrance of) the very hard Day.


The Criterion

When that (Fire of Hell) will be visible to them (even) from a distant place, they will hear it raging and roaring.


The Tidings

They will abide there for recurrent, infinite periods.


Spoils of War

(Recall) when Allah showed you in your dream (the army of) the disbelievers as small in number. And if He (Allah) had shown (them) to you as greater in number, then, (O Muslims,) you would have felt dispirited, and would have certainly disputed amongst yourselves on the question (of war). But Allah saved the Muslims (from timidity and mutual discord). Indeed, He is Well Aware of the (secrets of) hearts.