The Heights

Surely, those who have taken the calf (as a god), the wrath from their Lord will seize them together with humiliation in the life of this world. That is how We punish those who invent falsehood.


Those Who Set The Ranks

(Their misleading leaders) will say: ‘The truth is that it was you yourselves who did not believe.


Qâf

And the inhabitants of al-Ayka (the wood in Madyan, the people of Shu‘ayb), and the people of Tubba‘ (the people of As‘ad Abu Kurib al-Himyari, the King of Yemen)—(in sum) all (of them) rejected the Messengers. So My promise of punishment (against them) proved true.


The Winnowing Winds

Surely, the pious will be (rejoicing) in gardens and springs,


The Criterion

And He is the One Who joined two rivers, this (one) very sweet and freshening and that (other one) very salty and bitter. And He set a barrier and a strong partition between them.


The Family of 'Imrân

Surely, Allah fulfilled His promise to you when you were killing them by His command until you showed cowardice and you started disputing about the command (of the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]) and later disobeyed (him), whereas Allah had brought that victory in your sight which you coveted. Amongst you were some who desired the gains of this world, and some others who sought reward in the Hereafter. Then He turned you back from them (dominated) so that He tests you. (Later, however,) He pardoned you and Allah is Most Gracious to the believers.


The Bee

And He alone has created for you the cattle. They are for you a source of warm clothing and (other) benefits. And you (also) eat some of them.


Saba

And no intercession with His presence will be of any benefit except from someone He has granted permission, until when fright is removed from their hearts and they will say, (inquiring): ‘What has your Lord said?’ They will say (in reply): ‘He has said the truth,’ (i.e., has granted the permission). And He alone is Most High, Most Great.


Abraham

Have you not seen those who have exchanged Allah’s favour (of belief) for disbelief and have lowered their people into the house of destruction?


The Table Spread

O believers! When death approaches any one of you, then at the time of making a bequest there should be two men of probity from amongst you (for) taking testimony, or (any) two men from amongst others if you are travelling in the land. If (in the meanwhile) the agony of death overtakes you, detain both of them after Prayer. If you suspect (them), they shall both swear by Allah: ‘We shall not sell it for any price, even though one is a (very close) relative, nor shall we conceal the testimony (ordained) by Allah. (If we hide it,) we shall be amongst sinners there and then.’


The Poets

And my breast constricts (under such adverse circumstances) and my tongue does not express (fluently), so send (Gabriel with revelation) to Harun ([Aaron] as well so that he becomes my helper).


The Heights

And the chiefs and the affluent of his people, who had disbelieved (and denied the truth), said: ‘O people, if you follow Shu‘ayb, then you will surely be the losers.’


The Table Spread

Know that Allah is Severe in punishment and that Allah is Most Forgiving and Ever-Merciful (as well).


The Overthrowing

This (Qur’an) is but admonition (revealed) for all the worlds.


The Overwhelming

Where they will not hear anything absurd (as the disbelievers used to say to them in the world).


The Angels

And the Book (the Qur’an) that We have revealed to you is the truth and confirms the former Books. Surely, Allah is Well Aware of His servants, All-Seeing.


Repentance

Do they not see that they are put in trouble once or twice every year? (Even) then they do not repent, nor do they take advice.


The Family of 'Imrân

And those who are niggardly in giving away (from the wealth) which Allah has bestowed upon them out of His bounty must never consider this miserliness of any benefit to themselves; it is rather injurious to them. Soon on the Day of Resurrection, this wealth they are niggardly about will be put around (their necks) like a neck-fetter. To Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth (i.e., He will remain the Owner of the universe after your death in the same way as He owns it today). And Allah is well aware of all your deeds.


Smoke

(Sitting) there, they will call calmly for every kind of fruit.


The Most High

Indeed, only he who is purified (from the afflictions of his ill-commanding self and pollution of sins) will triumph,


Muhammad

And those who disbelieve, for them is destruction and (Allah) has ruined their actions.


The Heights

We then changed (their) misfortune with good fortune till they made (an all-embracing) progress. But (out of ingratitude) they said: ‘Our ancestors too have been living through pain and pleasure (the same way).’ So We caught them unawares on this ingratitude and they did not even notice (it).


The Mount

Or do they have any ladder (by which they ascend) and listen stealthily (to the heaven)? So let the listener amongst them bring the clear proof.


The Believer

Before them the people of Nuh (Noah) and after them many (other) communities rejected (their Messengers). And every people intended to seize its Messenger (to assassinate or imprison him), and raised dispute through baseless issues to dilute (the influence of) the truth by means of that (dispute). So I seized them (in torment). So how was (My) torment!


The Family of 'Imrân

O believers! Do not live on usury doubled and redoubled, and keep fearing Allah so that you may prosper.


The Private Apartments

The Bedouins say: ‘We have believed.’ Say: ‘You have not believed. Rather say: We have accepted Islam. And the belief has not yet gone into your hearts. If you obey Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), He will not decrease anything (in reward) for your deeds. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.’


Those Who Set The Ranks

So (the dwellers of Paradise will gladly ask:) ‘Shall we not die now?


The Overthrowing

And when the she-camels heavy with young will be left neglected and discarded (i.e., no one will tend them),


The Winnowing Winds

So there is a fixed share of the torment for these wrongdoers (too) like the share of the torment of their companions (who have passed before). So let them not ask Me to hasten (it).


The Believers

(It will be said to them:) ‘Do not cry today. Surely, you will not be helped by Us.’


The Cow

Yes, of course, he who submits his face to Allah (i.e., consigns himself to Allah) and becomes a man of excellence in piety will find his reward with his Lord. Such people will neither fear anything nor grieve.


Crouching

Then We set you on the open path of Shariah (Islamic law). So follow it persistently. And do not yield to the desires of those who are simply unaware (of the glory, dignity and trueness of your Din [Religion]).


Yâ Sîn

(The Messengers) said: ‘Surely, our Lord knows that we have been sent to you.


Women

So, (O Muslims,) when you have finished your Prayers, remember Allah (in all postures:) standing, sitting and (lying down) on your sides. And when (free of fear) you feel secure, establish Prayers (as prescribed). Verily, Prayer is obligatory for Muslims in accordance with the fixed timings.


The Pilgrimage

And, certainly, the Last Hour is bound to come. There is no doubt about it. And, verily, Allah shall raise up alive those who are in the graves.


The Pen

Surely, for the Godfearing there are Gardens of Bliss with their Lord.


The Cow

And (the fact remains that) Musa ([Moses] himself) brought you clear signs. Then you took the calf as god after him. And you are but wicked (without any doubt).


Abraham

Allah, to Whom belongs (all) that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And there is destruction for the disbelievers on account of a severe punishment.


Yâ Sîn

And if We had so intended, We would have defaced them in their places. Then they would have power neither to go forward nor to turn back.


The Event

And the mountains will be crumbled into bits,


The Clans

O Prophet! Remain firm in fearing Allah (with perseverance as before) and do not agree at all to what the disbelievers and the hypocrites say (i.e., ‘Conclude with us religious agreement’). Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.


The Beneficent

The sun and the moon are rotating according to the configuration determined (by Him).


The Sovereignty

And surely, those before them (also) denied. But how (awful) proved My denial!


The Family of 'Imrân

And, (O Beloved, recall) when Allah took a firm covenant from the Prophets: ‘When I give you the Book and Wisdom, and then there comes to you the Messenger (who is exalted in glory above all and) who shall validate the Books you will have with you, you shall then, most certainly, believe in him and most surely help him.’ Allah said: ‘Do you affirm, and on this (condition) hold fast to My heavy covenant?’ All submitted: ‘We affirm.’ Allah said: ‘Bear witness then, and I am also with you amongst the witnesses.’


The Unity

Allah is the Transcendent of all, the Protector and Far-Superior to all.


The Cow

Then he who alters this (will) after hearing it, its sin will be on those who alter it. Allah is indeed All-Hearing, All-Knowing.


Those Who Drag Forth

(The disbelievers) ask you about the Hour of Rising: ‘When will it come to pass?’


The Bee

If you ardently desire them to take the path of guidance then (let not your sanctified disposition be overburdened), for indeed Allah does not guide him whom He holds strayed, nor do they have any helpers.


The Angels

And those who disbelieved, for them is the Fire of Hell. Neither will (death) be decreed for them that they should die, nor will anything of their torment be lessened. We pay back every disobedient person the same way.


Repentance

Absolution (i.e., renunciation) is declared from Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) to those polytheists with whom you had made a treaty of peace (but they breached the truce and restored the state of war).


The Cow

Some months are appointed for ±ajj (Pilgrimage: Shawwal, Dhu al-Qa‘da and first ten days of Dhu al-Hijja). So, he who undertakes to perform ±ajj (Pilgrimage) during these (months) and makes it obligatory (for himself) must not commit sexual intercourse with the women, nor any (other) sin, nor should he quarrel with anyone during the ±ajj (Pilgrimage) days. And whatever good you do, Allah knows it well. And collect the provisions required for the journey (to the Hereafter). And surely the best of provisions is the fear of Allah. So, fear Me, O men of sound judgment!


Hûd

And I do not say (this) to you: I have treasures of Allah (i.e., I am a wealthy person); nor do I know of the unseen on my own (without Allah’s Revelation). Nor do I say: I am an angel (not a man. My message is not based on charismatic claims). Nor do I say pertaining to those who are inferior in your eyes: Allah will not award them any good at all (that is Allah’s command and everyone’s share). Allah knows best what is in their hearts. (If I were to say that,) surely I shall be amongst the wrongdoers the same moment.’


Tâ Hâ

When We revealed to your mother’s heart what was revealed—


The Prophets

Verily, We have revealed to you the Book, which contains (means and substance for) your admonition. So do you not have sense?


Smoke

The Day when We will seize with the Greatest Seizure, (that Day) We shall certainly exact revenge.


Jonah

And (now) they say (because of the same respite): ‘Why has some (decisive) sign not been sent down to this (Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]) from his Lord?’ Say: ‘The unseen is for Allah alone. So wait. I too am with you amongst those who wait.’


Saba

The conceited will say to the humble: ‘Did we hinder you from guidance after it had come to you? The truth is that you were evildoers yourselves.’


Iron

(The purpose of this exposition is) that the People of the Book may know that they have no control over Allah’s bounty, and that the entire bounty is in the Mighty Hand of Allah alone. He gives it to whom He likes, and Allah is the Lord of infinite bounty, Most Great.


Muhammad

That is because they hate that (Book) which Allah has sent down so He has made their actions come to nothing.


Al-Hijr

So, the blazing blast seized them at sunrise.


The Spider

And if you ask them: ‘Who sends down water from the sky, then gives life (and freshness) to the earth after its death?’ they will surely say: ‘Allah.’ Say: ‘All praise belongs to Allah alone.’ But most of them do not have sense.


Tâ Hâ

And I am surely Most Forgiving to him who repents and affirms faith and behaves piously, then sticks to guidance (firmly).


The Overwhelming

And soft and refined carpets and rugs (richly) spread.


Hûd

Then, when (Ibrahim [Abraham]) saw that their hands did not stretch towards that (dish), he took them as strangers and felt a little fear of them in (his) heart. They said: ‘Do not be afraid. We have been sent to the people of Lut (Lot).’


And, O my people, I do not (also) demand from you any wealth for (promoting and preaching this message). My reward is only (a bountiful obligation) upon Allah. Nor shall I drive away (for your sake) these (poor and backward) people who have accepted faith. (Do not consider them inferior; it is they who are in fact superior and respectable.) Surely, they are those who will be blessed with meeting with their Lord, and truly I find you an ignorant (and insensible) people.


Al-Hijr

And indeed, We brought into existence constellations in the heavens (in the form of galaxies to safeguard the planets), and adorned this (spatial universe) for the beholders.


The Prophets

(Ibrahim [Abraham]) said: ‘Then do you worship apart from Allah these (idols) which can neither bring you any benefit, nor do you any harm?


The Bee

Allah has explained an example (that) there is a slave, possessed by (some master), having no control over anything (himself), and (the other) is the one to whom We have given the best provision, so he gives out to others out of it secretly and openly: can the two be held equal? All praise belongs to Allah alone. But most of them do not know (even the basic reality).


Hûd

(Allah) said: ‘O Nuh (Noah), indeed he is not included in your family because his actions were not righteous. So do not ask Me a question (about matters) of which you have no knowledge. I admonish you lest you should become amongst the unwise.’


Yâ Sîn

And does He Who created the heavens and the earth not have the power to create the like of them (again)?’ Yes indeed! And He is the Supreme Creator, the All-Knowing.


The Troops

And there will appear to them (all) the evildoings which they have earned, and that (torment) will encompass them which they used to laugh at.


The Table Spread

People ask you what has been made lawful for them. Say (to them): ‘The pure provisions are declared lawful for you.’ And the hunting animals that you have tamed running after game and, this way, teach them (the methods of hunting) which Allah has taught you; so eat (also) of that (prey) which the hunting animals hold on for you (after hunting). And pronounce the Name of Allah over that (hunting beast when you unleash it for hunting). And keep fearing Allah. Indeed, Allah is Swift in calling to account.


The Cow

And (recall), when you killed a man, then started disputing amongst yourselves (for its blame), and Allah was to unveil that event which you were concealing.


The Event

Surely, this is a Glorious Qur’an (which is being sent down on the most Glorious Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]).


Joseph

(By now the elite Egyptian women too had agreed to Zulaykha’s viewpoint. Hearing them,) Yusuf (Joseph) submitted: ‘O my Lord! The prison is far dearer to me than what these women are inviting me to. And if You do not turn away their craft from me, I shall incline towards their (words) and shall become of the unwise.’


The Heights

Musa (Moses) said: ‘You throw (first).’ So when they threw (their strings and sticks on the ground), they bewitched the eyes of the people, and struck them with awe, and brought (forth) an extremely effective magic.


The Believer

And He shows you (many of) His signs. So which of Allah’s signs will you deny?


Those Who Set The Ranks

But the chosen and exalted servants of Allah (do not say such things; they are not amongst them).


The Family of 'Imrân

O believers! Fear Allah as it is due to fear Him. And death should approach you only in a state when you are Muslims.


Joseph

(Yusuf [Joseph] refused) but she (Zulaykha) had definitely made up her mind for him. And he too (might) have resolved had he not seen the clear sign of his Lord.* It was (made to happen) like that (in order that) We might keep both affliction and indecency away from him. Assuredly, he was of Our chosen (exalted) servants.


The Family of 'Imrân

Nay, Allah is your Mawla (Helper and Guardian) and He is the best of helpers.


They rejoice in these (blessings of eternal life) that Allah has conferred on them of His bounty, and they also feel pleased (on finding) their successors (on the path of faith and obedience) who have not (yet) joined them, for they shall also have neither any fear nor any grief.


The Children of Israel

And that is what the disbelievers were up to, that they might tempt you away from that (commandment) which We have revealed to you, so that you ascribe to Us some other (things) apart from this (Revelation), and then make you their friend.


The Cow

And those who disbelieve and deny Our Revelations, it is they who shall be the inmates of the Fire. They shall abide in it forever.’


Joseph

So when she (Zulaykha) heard their deceitful talk, she sent for them and arranged a meeting for them. (She placed fruit before them) and gave each one of them a knife and requested (Yusuf): ‘Walk out before them (so that they may realize the cause of my state of mind).’ So, when they glanced at Yusuf (Joseph and) saw (his dazzling beauty), they began to exalt (the charm of his ecstatic beauty) and (in a dazed state) cut their hands (instead of the fruits served to them). And (having seen him) they exclaimed (spontaneously): ‘God save us! This is not a human being; he must be some exalted angel (i.e., an embodiment of light descending from the transcendent realm of divinity)!’


Women

O people! If He wills, He may eliminate you and bring others (in your place) and Allah is All-Powerful to do this.


She That is to be Examined

It may be that Allah brings about friendship (at a later stage) between you and those of them who are now your foes. And Allah is All-Powerful and Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


Mary

On the Day, when We shall assemble the Godfearing, and take them (as guests of honour) to the presence of the Most Kind (Lord) on carriages;


The Beneficent

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


Abraham

(That) is Hell into which they will be thrown headlong, and that is an evil abode.


The Ant

See then what was the end of their (wicked) plan! Surely, We destroyed those (leaders) and their entire people altogether.


The Night

Indeed, your striving is different (and singular).


Cattle

And do not turn away these (run-down and broken-hearted) people (from your company and close circle) who call upon their Lord persistently, seeking only His pleasure morning and evening. There is nothing (obligatory) either on you from their account (of deeds and rewards) or upon them from your account. Even then if you turned them away (from your munificence and benevolence), you would be of those who deprive others of their rights (which does not go with your glory).


Light

And had they been in the right, they would have come fast to him (the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]) most submissively.


Iron

He is the One Who created the heavens and the earth in six periods, then unveiled His Might taking the Throne of sovereignty of the universe (i.e., organized the whole universe under His command befitting His Glory). He knows what goes into the earth and what comes out of it, and what descends (or comes forth) from the heavenly bodies or what ascends to (or goes into) them. Wherever you are, He is with you. And Allah monitors best what you do.


Hûd

Salih said: ‘O my people, just think, if I cling to a clear proof from my Lord, and I have been blessed with a (special) mercy from Him, (then after that) if I disobey Him (by holding back His commandments from you), then who can help me escape from (the torment of) Allah? So, you can add to me nothing except inflicting loss.


The Poets

He seeks to drive you out of your land by (the force of) his magic. So what is your opinion (about him now)?’


The Cow

Say: ‘Whoever is an enemy to Jibril ([Gabriel] is doing injustice), because he is the one who has brought (the Qur’an) down upon your heart only by Allah’s command (which) confirms the preceding (Books) and contains (absolute) guidance and glad tidings for the believers;


Small Kindnesses

Who show off (their worship, for they only render a formal service to the Creator and are inconsiderate to the oppressed humanity),


The Believers

And He is the One Who created and then scattered you in the earth, and before Him will you be gathered.


Those Who Set The Ranks

No doubt, this is how We deal with the sinners.


The Heights

And We made the people (the Children of Israel) who were powerless and oppressed the inheritors of the east and the west of the land (Egypt and Syria) wherein We had placed blessing. And (in this way), a fair promise of your Lord with the Children of Israel was fulfilled, because they remained steadfast (in the face of Pharaoh’s tyranny and oppression). And We destroyed (those magnificent castles) which Pharaoh and his people had built, and those towers (and the gardens) too which they used to raise high.


The Event

And (they) will be (staying) on raised (splendid) floors.


The Cloaked One

Yet he desires that I should give him more.


The Pilgrimage

There are benefits for you in these (sacrificial animals) for a fixed term. Then they are to arrive at the Ancient House (the Ka‘ba for sacrifice).


The Spider

And (We also destroyed) Qarun (Korah), Pharaoh and Haman. And surely, Musa (Moses) brought them clear signs and they were arrogant and violent in the land but could not escape (Our seizure).


The Winnowing Winds

Then he went to his home in haste and brought a healthy, roasted calf.


The Romans

And in fact We sent before you Messengers to their respective peoples and they came to them with clear Signs. Then We took revenge on the wicked (who belied and disbelieved), and to help the believers was (and is) a binding obligation upon Our Grace.


The Believers

And submit: ‘O my Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You (alone) are the Best of those who have mercy.’


The Heights

Say: ‘My Lord has enjoined justice. And set your direction aright (towards the Ka‘ba) on every occasion and place of prostration. And worship Him, devoting your obedience sincerely to Him alone. As He has originated your (creation and life) so will you return (towards Him).’


The Poets

But they hamstrung her (and killed her). Then they became remorseful (because of what they did).


The Cow

Are they waiting only for (the torment of) Allah to come in the coverings of clouds, and also the angels (to descend), and the (whole) affair is settled? And to Allah will all matters be returned.


The Believer

Enter the gates of Hell. You will live in it forever. So how evil is the abode of the arrogant!


The Event

But if he (who died) was of the strayed beliers,


Hûd

And (all) the unseen of the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah alone, and He is the One towards Whom every act is returned. So keep worshipping Him and keep trust in Him alone. And your Lord is not unmindful of the deeds that all of you do.


The Mount

So let them produce a treatise like this (Qur’an) if they are truthful.


The Event

And they used to say: ‘When we are dead and become (a heap of) dust and (decomposed bones), shall we then be raised up (alive again)?


The Bee

The (riches) that you possess will be no more and what is with Allah will last. And those who remain steadfast, We shall certainly pay their recompense for their righteous deeds which they used to do.


The Angels

Then We made those whom We chose from amongst Our servants (i.e., the Muslim Umma [Community]) the inheritors of the Book (the Qur’an). So of them are those who wrong their own souls, and of them are also those who are moderate, following the middle course, and of them are still those who excel in doing pious deeds by Allah’s command. This (excelling and becoming perfect) is but a great bounty (of Allah).


Tâ Hâ

And whoever turns away from My direction and guidance (i.e., remembrance and advice), his worldly sustenance will be narrowed, and We shall raise him blind on the Day of Resurrection (as well).’


The Tidings

(We) once more (assert: Dissent and denial are) in no way (right). They will come to know soon.


The Family of 'Imrân

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


Counsel

Accept and submit to the command of your Lord before the Day comes for which there is no averting from Allah. There will be no shelter for you on that Day. Nor will there be any possibility for you to deny.


The Rising of the Dead

Thinking that they will be subjected to such a harsh treatment that will break their backbones.


The Troops

And when Allah alone is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter constrict and recoil with disgust, and when the idols (that they worship) are mentioned apart from Allah, they rejoice all of a sudden.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And of His signs is also that you (first) see the earth dry (and worthless), but when We rain water on it, it becomes green and fresh and brings forth vegetation. Surely, He Who has brought this (dead earth) to life again, certainly He is the One Who will give life to the dead (on the Day of Resurrection). Surely, He has Absolute Power over everything.


Women

If the relatives (other than heirs) and the orphans and the indigent are present on the occasion of the division (of inheritance), give them also something out of it and say to them good and nice words.


The Children of Israel

Have they not seen that Allah, Who has created the heavens and the earth, also has the power to create the like of these people (again)? And He has fixed a term for them wherein there is no (chance of) doubt. The wrongdoers have even then refused to believe but (this) is ingratitude.


The Reality

And what has made you alert what (calamity) surely is the Inevitable Hour?


The Cloaked One

Then he said: ‘This (Qur’an) is nothing but magic which is being transmitted from the past (magicians).


The Thunder

He is the Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Most Great (and) the Most Exalted.


Counsel

But the way (to persecute) is only against those who wrong the people and spread corruption and violence unjustly in the land. It is they for whom there is a painful torment.


The Prophets

And whoever is in the heavens and in the earth (serves and) belongs to Him alone. And those (angels) who (remain) in His presence are not arrogant towards His worship, nor do they become weary (of carrying out His obedience).


Ornaments of Gold

So leave them. Let them remain indulged in vain talk and absurd sport until they meet the Day which they are promised.


The Cow

O our Lord! Raise up from amongst them the (Last and the Exalted) Messenger (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]), who shall recite to them Your Revelations, and teach them the Book and wisdom (logic and good judgment, making them gnostics of the divine secret), and purify and sanctify (their hearts and ill-commanding selves). Certainly, You alone are All-Mighty, All-Wise.’


Al-Hijr

And the dreadful blast seized them (as well) the moment it dawned.


The Family of 'Imrân

Certainly, those of you who fled on that day when the two armies engaged in fierce fighting were only caused by Satan to slip, owing to some act they had perpetrated. Allah pardoned them indeed. He is, of course, Most Forgiving, Most Forbearing.


The Jinn

So that We put them to trial by this blessing. And whoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord, He will cause him to enter a severe torment.


The Poets

And include me amongst the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss.


The Table Spread

Indeed, those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and remain engaged in creating mischief in the land (i.e., perpetrate bloodshed, terrorism, robbery, burglary and massacre amongst Muslims), their punishment is that they should be slain, or hanged to death, or their hands and their feet on opposite sides should be cut off, or they should be exiled far from (i.e., deprived of moving about in) the homeland (i.e., either by banishment or by imprisonment). That is the humiliation for them in this world, and for them there is a terrible torment in the Hereafter (as well),


The Believers

(Then,) my Lord, put me not amongst the unjust people.’


Noah

And Allah has made the earth a vast expanse for you,


The Cow

(O Beloved!) We have been watching your radiant face turning frequently towards heaven. So We will indeed make you turn towards that Qibla (direction of Prayer) with which you feel pleased. So turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque now. And, wherever you are, (O Muslims,) turn your faces towards it. And those who have been given the Book definitely know that this (commandment of changing the Qibla) is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of the works they are doing.


Time or Man

Indeed, We also showed him the way (to understanding and insight for distinguishing between the truth and falsehood) whether he (now) becomes thankful or continues to be ungrateful.


Tâ Hâ

And whoever comes to His presence as a believer (and) has (also) done good deeds, it is they for whom are high ranks.


The Tidings

And overflowing cups (of holy beverage).


The Jinn

It shows the path of guidance. So we have believed in it and will never set up any partner with our Lord.


Cattle

Say: ‘Only Allah’s is the irrefutable proof. So, if He had willed (to force you), He would have made all of you guidance-bound.’*


The Thunder

Allah erases whatever (writing) He wills and confirms (whatever He wills). And with Him alone is the Real Book (the Protected Tablet [al-Lawh al-Mahfuz]).


He Frowned

Be cursed (the disbelieving) man! How ungrateful he is!


The Spider

They seek the torment from you in haste, and surely Hell is about to besiege the disbelievers.


The Family of 'Imrân

So, her Lord graciously accepted her (Maryam [Mary]) with excellent acceptance and brought her up immaculately and entrusted her guardianship to Zakariyya (Zacharias). Every time Zakariyya (Zacharias) entered her chamber of worship, he found with her (novel and uncommon) food items. He inquired: ‘O Maryam, wherefrom have these things come for you?’ She replied: ‘This (sustenance) comes from Allah. Verily, Allah provides sustenance without measure to whom He wills.’


The Private Apartments

Say: ‘Are you trying to show off to Allah your Din (Religion) whilst Allah knows all that is in the heavens and in the earth? And Allah is Well Aware of everything.’


The Spider

And those who believe and do pious deeds, then We shall certainly admit them to the (group) of the most pious.


The Family of 'Imrân

(O Muslims!) A section of the People of the Book (intensely) desire to, somehow, lead you astray, but they have led astray only themselves whilst they have no sense (of it).


Hûd

Nuh (Noah) said: ‘O my people, what is your view: if I stick to a clear proof from my Lord and He has also granted me His (exceptional) mercy from Himself, but that has been veiled from you (like the blind), can we force it upon you coercively whilst you despise it?


Defrauding

Surely (in the worldly life), the evildoers used to ridicule the believers,


Exile

(Their plight) resembles those who have tasted the evil consequences of their works shortly before them (i.e., the idolaters of Mecca in Badr and Banu Nadir, Banu Qaynuqa‘ and Banu Qurayza of the Jews, etc.). And there is for them a grievous punishment (in the Hereafter as well).


The Reality

Then no one of you could have held (Us) back from it.


Banning

O (Esteemed) Prophet! Why do you forbid yourself (taking honey) which Allah has made lawful for you? (How well) you seek to please your wives! And Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Family of 'Imrân

They are not all alike. Some of the People of the Book are (also) firmly committed to the truth. They recite the Verses of Allah during the hours of night, and remain in the state of prostration before their Lord.


The Cave

(Khidr) said: ‘Did I not tell you that you would not be able to restrain yourself in my company?’


Luqmân

Who establish Prayer and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) and those who believe in the Hereafter.


Spoils of War

Indeed, those who have embraced faith and have emigrated (for the cause of Allah) and have fought in the way of Allah with their material as well as human resources, and those who have provided (the Emigrants) with shelter and helped (them), it is they who are the real friends of one another. And those who have believed (but) have not emigrated (for Allah), you do not owe anything to them for their friendship till they emigrate. And if they seek help from you in (matters of) Din (Religion), it will be your duty to help them, except against a people with whom you have a (peace) treaty. And Allah is Most Vigilant to all (the works) that you are doing.


She That is to be Examined

Allah does not forbid you to be good to them and treat them with equity and justice who did not fight against you on (the question of) Din (Religion), nor did they drive you out of your homes (i.e., homeland). Surely, Allah likes those who conduct themselves with equity and justice.


Sâd

Allah said: ‘So the truth is (this), and the truth I say,


Abraham

O our Lord! Surely, You know (all) what we hide and what we show, and there is nothing which is hidden from Allah either on earth or in the heaven.


The Clans

Indeed, We offered the trust (of obedience) to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, but they declined to bear this (burden) and felt scared of it, but man took it on. Verily, he is given to wrongdoing (against his own soul), unwise and extremely ignorant (of the consequence of lapse in paying back the trust).


The Night

He who gives lie to (the Din [Religion] of truth) and turns away (from obedience to the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]).


The Moon

(This Qur’an) is perfect intellect and reason. Are the Warners still not of any benefit?


The Cow

Indeed, those who conceal (those verses of the Torah) which Allah has revealed, and take in exchange for that a small price, eat nothing but fill their bellies with Fire. And Allah will neither speak to them nor purify them on the Day of Resurrection. And for them is painful torment.


The Children of Israel

And they fall down on their faces, sighing and wailing, and this (Qur’an) keeps increasing their fear and submissiveness ever more.


The Heights

(O Esteemed Beloved!) Adopt forbearance, always command piousness, and keep aloof from the ignorant.


The Earthquake

And when the earth will throw out (all) her burdens,


The Star

And how many angels there are in the heavens (whom the disbelievers and the idolaters worship and expect from them intercession but) whose intercession will be of no use at all, except after Allah (awards) permission for whom He wills and likes!


Al-Hijr

And We indeed sent Messengers before you as well amongst the earlier generations.


The Criterion

Or a treasure should have been sent down to him, or (at least) he should have owned a garden so that he might eat (of its income).’ And the wrongdoers say (to the Muslims): ‘You are following but a man spellbound.’


Al-Hijr

Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘You are giving me the glad tidings at a time when old age has already overtaken me. So what good news are you giving me now?’


The Cow

O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for the people before you so that you may become pious.


The Sun

And by the heaven and by that (energy) which built it (with Allah’s permission in the form of a vast universe),


The Ant

Do you approach men rather than women to satisfy your sexual desire? The truth is that you are ignorant people.’


The Poets

Then Musa (Moses) cast down his staff which, (changing into a serpent,) began swallowing up those things which they had made look different (from reality) through trickery.


And fear Him (Allah) Who has helped you with the things which you know.


Abraham

And the disbelievers said to their Messengers: ‘We will banish you by all means from our country, or you will have to return to our faith.’ Their Lord then revealed to them: ‘We shall certainly destroy the unjust people,


Sâd

Sad. (Only Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him] know the real meaning.) By the Holy Qur’an, full of direction and guidance.


Repentance

Had the benefit (i.e., spoils of war) been a near gain and the journey (of fighting) easy and moderate, then they (the hypocrites) would certainly have followed you. But (that) arduous journey appeared to them far too long. And they will (now) swear by Allah soon: ‘Had we been able to go, we would certainly have marched forth with you.’ They are drawing upon themselves (added) destruction (by these lies), and Allah knows that they are liars beyond doubt.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Do you worship (the idol named) Ba‘l and turn away from the Best of creators,


The Heights

And (all) the sorcerers fell down prostrate.


Jonah

(O people!) It is to Him that you are all to return; (that) is Allah’s true promise. Surely, He is the One Who originates the creation. Then He is the One Who will repeat it so that He rewards with justice those who believe and do righteous works. And those who reject faith and disbelieve, there is for them scalding water to drink and a painful torment, a reward for their disbelief.


Qâf

All that is (a source of) insight, direction and guidance for every servant who turns (to Allah in repentance).


The Criterion

And (these) are the ones who spend their nights prostrating themselves and standing before their Lord (cloaked in submissiveness).


Tâ Hâ

(Allah) said: ‘Go down from here, all of you. Some of you will be enemies to some others. Then if there comes to you any Guidance (Revelation) from Me, whoever will follow My Guidance will neither lose the straight path (in the world), nor face misfortune (in the Hereafter).


The Story

Then when the truth came to them from Our presence, they said: ‘Why has this (Messenger) not been given the (signs) like those (signs) which were given to Musa (Moses)?’ Did they not deny those (signs) which were given to Musa (Moses) before this? They said: ‘Both (the Qur’an as well as the Torah) are magic (which) confirm and agree with each other.’ And they said: ‘We deny all (of them).’


The Cleaving

And when the planets will fall and scatter,


The Heights

And when Musa (Moses) returned to his people with pent-up anger and grief, he said: ‘You have perpetrated a serious evil in my absence (i.e., after my departure). Did you make haste by the command of your Lord?’ And (Musa [Moses]) put down the Tablets (of the Torah), and, catching his brother’s head, pulled him towards himself. (Then) Harun (Aaron) said: ‘O son of my mother! Surely, these people considered me weak and had nearly killed me (on my forbidding). So do not provide the enemies an opportunity to laugh at me, nor include me amongst (the clan of) these wrongdoers.’


The Jinn

And that when the servant of Allah (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) stood up to worship Him, they thronged around him (to listen to his recitation).


Hûd

They said: ‘O Hud, you have not brought us any clear proof. Neither are we going to forsake our gods at your behest, nor are we to believe in you.


The Family of 'Imrân

Assuredly, the people who disbelieve after accepting belief and then advance in disbelief, their repentance will not be accepted at all, and it is they who have lost the right path.


The Cow

And if you divorce them before you have touched them, after you have fixed a dower for them, then paying half of the dower you have fixed is necessary, unless they forgo (their right) themselves, or the (husband) in whose hand is the marriage tie forgoes (i.e., pays more than half or full). And, (O male folk,) if you forgo, that is closer to Godwariness. And never forget extending generosity (and behaving excellently) towards each other (even in these moments of stress and strain). Verily, Allah observes well what you do.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Then Ibrahim (Abraham) began striking (and breaking) them with full force.


The Believers

And who (always) pay Zakat (the Alms-due [and keep purifying their wealth and souls]),


The Poets

(Allah) said: ‘By no means, so go both of you, with Our signs. Surely, We are with you, hearing (everything).


The Cow

They shall be (held) under this (curse) forever. Their punishment shall not be mitigated. Nor shall they be given respite.


The Table Spread

And obey Allah and obey the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and be on your guard (against opposition to Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]). But if you turn away, then you should know that the responsibility of Our Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) is only to deliver (the commandments) clearly (and he has accomplished this duty).


The Family of 'Imrân

Never regard those (as the emancipated ones) who rejoice over their crooked works and want to be praised for the deeds that they have never done. (Proclaimed for emphasis:) Never think that they are delivered from punishment; and for them is an awful torment.


The Poets

Then We revealed to Musa (Moses): ‘Strike the sea with your staff.’ So the sea split (into twelve parts) and each part became like a huge mountain.


The Family of 'Imrân

Do they seek some din (religion) other than Allah’s? And whoever is in the heavens and the earth has embraced His obedience (whether) by choice or by constraint, and to Him shall they all be returned.


Cattle

This is the guidance of Allah whereby He guides those of His servants whom He wills. But, if (supposedly) they had associated partners with Allah, all their (pious) deeds that they performed would have been seized (i.e., become void).


The Cave

And as for the wall, that belonged to two orphan boys (residing) in the town. And a treasure was (buried) beneath it for both of them. And their father was (a) pious (man). So your Lord willed that both of them should reach their age of maturity, and dig out their treasure (themselves) by mercy from your Lord. And I did not do (whatever I did) of my own accord. This is the truth (of the matters) about which you could not hold yourself.’


The Angels

And Allah alone sends winds that raise and build up clouds. Then We drive it (the cloud) towards some dry and dead land to water it. Then with that, We give life to the earth after its death. Similar will be the process of the rising (of the dead).


The Opening

(O Allah!) You alone do we worship and to You alone do we look for help.


The Cloaked One

(They) will be in Gardens and will be asking one another,


The Children of Israel

Do you feel free of this fear that He may sink you (into the land) right at the shore or may send you stone storm? Then you will not find any helper for yourselves.


The Family of 'Imrân

Surely, those who disbelieved and died whilst they were disbelievers, if any of them offers an earthful of gold as ransom (for his salvation), that shall not be accepted from him at all. It is they for whom there is painful torment. And no helper will be possible for them.


The Star

Do you argue with him about what he saw?


The Children of Israel

And surely, We have repeatedly explained for people every sort of example in this Qur’an (in diverse ways), but most people have not accepted (it. This is nothing) but sheer ingratitude.


He Frowned

And (a variety of) fruits and (animals’) fodder,


The Poets

And disgrace me not on the Day (when) people will be raised up (from the graves),


The Cave

And We do not send Messengers but as Bearers of glad tidings (to the people) and as Warners. And the disbelievers dispute with (these Messengers) taking leverage of false arguments so as to eliminate the truth with (falsehood). And they scoff at My Revelations, and the (torment) of which they are warned.


The Troops

Or should say: ‘If Allah had given me guidance, I would certainly have been of the righteous.’


Noah

And Allah has caused you to grow like vegetation from the earth.*


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And He placed over it heavy mountains (brought forth) from within it and treasured in it (His infinite) blessings (minerals, water reservoirs, natural resources and other substances and forces and energies) and provided and appointed in it sustenance (i.e., necessities of life for all the creatures. He) accomplished (all that) in four days (i.e., four evolutionary periods. All of this sustenance is in fact) equal for all seekers (and the needy).


Jonah

He is the One Who has made the night for you so that you may rest and relax therein, and made the day bright (so that therein you may do your work). Surely, there are signs in this for those who listen (attentively).


Tâ Hâ

(Musa [Moses]) said: ‘The day of your promise is the Eid (‘Id) Day (the day of Annual Festival), and that (on that day) all the people are to assemble there early in the forenoon.’


The Believers

Allah has not taken (to Himself) any son, nor is there any god with Him. In that case, each god would certainly have taken (away) what he had created, and they would surely have dominated each other (and the whole universe would have undergone violence and chaos). Glorified is Allah, above all that they describe.


The Family of 'Imrân

Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth belongs to Allah alone. He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills and Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Sovereignty

Then, when they will see that (Day) near, the faces of the disbelievers will be deformed and darkened, and it will be said (to them): ‘This is (the promise) which you asked for (to come to pass in haste).’


Tâ Hâ

He knows all those (things) which are ahead of them and which are behind them, and they cannot encompass His (knowledge) with (their) knowledge.


The Family of 'Imrân

Then they (the Muslims) returned with the bounties and blessings of Allah, untouched by any suffering. They followed the will of Allah, and Allah is the Lord of great bounty.


The Rising of the Dead

(O Beloved!) Do not move your tongue in a hurry (to learn the Qur’an by heart when it is revealed to you).


Those Who Set The Ranks

And in fact, most of the former people (also) lost the straight path.


The Heights

And surely, We established you firmly on earth with control and authority and created therein means of sustenance for you. Yet you thank but little.


Women

And (moreover) due to their rejection of faith and uttering against Maryam (Mary) a grave calumny;


The Traducer

Woe to everyone who slanders (face to face) and finds fault (in absence)!


Light

Or (the disbelievers’ deeds are like) the darkness in a deep sea covered by a wave, rolled upon (yet) by another wave and above that are clouds. (This) darkness is (in layers) one over another. When (a person drowning into such a sea) stretches his hand out, no one can see it. And he for whom Allah has not formed any light (of guidance), for him there is no light (anywhere).


The Bee

And Allah has ordained: ‘Do not take two gods; assuredly, He (Allah) alone is the only One God. So fear Me alone persistently.’


The Poets

And He is the One Who will cause me to die and then He alone will give me life (again),


Women

They hide (their deceitfulness) from people (feeling ashamed), but feel no shame before Allah, whilst He is with them when they hold consultations (secretly) at night about that matter which Allah disapproves. And Allah has encompassed whatever they do.


The Enshrouded One

If you continue disbelieving, then how will you save yourselves from (the torment of) that Day which will turn the children old,


The Winnowing Winds

Were they transmitting this advice to one another? In truth, they were (all) a disobedient and rebellious people.


Jonah

Then, after them, We made you (their) successors in the land so that We might observe how you would behave (now).


Smoke

‘There is nothing after our first death and we shall not be raised up (again).


The Traducer

And what will make you understand what al-Hutama (the crushing up Fire) is?


Jonah

And Musa (Moses) said: ‘O our Lord, surely You have provided Pharaoh and his chiefs with the means of embellishment and (abundance of) riches in the life of the world. O our Lord, (have You given them all this) in order that they turn (the people) away from Your Path (sometimes by tempting and sometimes by terrifying them)? O our Lord, destroy their riches and make their hearts (so) callous that even then they may not believe until they see the grievous torment.’


The Emissaries

Proceed towards that shadow (of the smoke of Hell) that forks into three columns,


The Moon

And every (action), small or big, has been written.


Abraham

And when the decision will have been given, Satan will say: ‘Indeed, Allah gave you a true promise; and I (also) promised you something, so I have violated the promise. And I had no authority over you (in the world) except that I called you (towards falsehood), so you accepted my call (for your own interest). Now do not blame me but blame your (own) selves. I can do nothing (Today) to help you out, nor can you extend any help to me. Before this you have been associating me as a partner (with Allah). Surely, I deny that (Today).’ Undoubtedly, there is a painful punishment for the wrongdoers.


Crouching

And Allah created the heavens and the earth with (a strategy based on) truth, in order that every soul is rewarded for the deeds that it earns and they will not be wronged.


The Children of Israel

And the disbelievers also sought to shake you off the land (of Mecca) so that they might banish you from here. (But had that supposedly happened) then they (themselves) would also not have stayed there but for a little while.


Cattle

And He is the One (Allah) Who has created the heavens and the earth (in accordance with His decreed celestial order based) on truth. And the Day when He will say: ‘Be,’ then that (Day of Judgment) will come into being. His Word is the truth. And His will be the sovereignty on the Day when the Trumpet will be blown (by Israfil). He (is the One Who) has the knowledge of the unseen and the seen, and He is All-Wise, All-Aware.


The Romans

They know only the visible worldly life, and they are neglectful and unaware of (the real life of) the Hereafter.


The Star

And that He alone is the Lord of Sirius (a star that was worshipped in the days of ignorance);


The Family of 'Imrân

Most certainly, this is the true narrative, and there is none worthy of worship except Allah. And verily Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.


Crouching

Whoever does a righteous work does it for (the benefit of) his own soul, and whoever commits some evil act, then he alone is to face (suffering caused by it). Then all of you will be returned to your Lord.


Tâ Hâ

And in this way have We sent down (this last Revealed Book) in the Arabic tongue (in the shape of) the Qur’an, and have explained in it more often than not matters inspiring fear (of torment, in diverse ways,) so that they may become Godfearing, or this (Qur’an) may inculcate in their (hearts a passion for the acceptance of admonition, or) the remembrance (of the Last Day).


Women

But those who believed in Allah and (all) His Messengers and, (in embracing faith,) made no distinction between any of these (Messengers), He will soon pay them their rewards. And Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Poets

Who pour (into their ears) hearsay and most of them are liars.


Saba

Say: ‘Call upon those you consider (gods) apart from Allah. They do not possess even the smallest particle either in the heavens or in the earth. They have no share in either of them (the heavens and the earth). Nor is any one of them a helper to Allah.


The Table Spread

Say: ‘Shall I apprise you of him who, in the matter of punishment, is worse in the sight of Allah than (the one you regard the most despised? And it is he) whom Allah has cursed, whom He has shown His wrath, and He has transformed (some) of these (evil people) into apes and (others into) swines; and (he is such a person) as has (obeyed and) worshipped Satan. They are the people who are the most wretched with regard to their dwelling, and far more astray from the straight path.’


Luqmân

(O people!) Have you not seen that Allah has subjected to you whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and He has completed upon you His blessings outwardly as well as inwardly? And amongst people there are (also) those who dispute about Allah without knowledge and without guidance and without (any evidence from) the enlightening Book.


The Cave

And explain to them the example of the worldly life (as well): it is like water that We pour from the sky. With this the vegetation of the earth grows thick, but then it becomes dry stubble which the winds blow about, and Allah has perfect control over everything.


Light

Direct the believing men to keep their eyes always lowered and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Surely, Allah is Well Aware of the (works) which they are busy doing.


Joseph

They said: ‘O ‘Aziz (of Egypt), his father is an aged, elderly person. So detain any one of us in his stead. Surely, we have seen that you are of the generous (and benevolent) people.’


Cattle

Have they not seen how many a generation We eliminated before them whom We had given (such an indomitable) dominion (and stronghold) in the land as We have not given even to you? And We sent upon them persistently falling rain, and caused streams to flow beneath (their dwellings and castles). Then, (despite giving them such a luxurious life,) We destroyed them because of their sins and raised other communities after them.


The Cave

Then, when both of them had gone ahead, Musa (Moses) asked his disciple: ‘Bring us our meal. Surely, we have faced great hardship during this journey of ours.’


Sâd

And surely, he enjoys exclusive nearness in Our presence and an exalted position in the Hereafter.


Those Who Set The Ranks

Ibrahim (Abraham) said (to them): ‘Do you worship these (inanimate stones) which you yourselves carve out,


The Heights

I shall keep those who are unjustly arrogant in the land from (comprehending and accepting) My Revelations. And (even) if they see all signs, they will not believe in them, and (even) if they find the path of guidance, they will not adopt it as (their) way, but if they perceive the wrong path, they will embrace it as their way. It is because they denied Our Revelations and remained negligent of them.


They said: ‘Verily, we are to return to our Lord.


Sâd

Say: ‘I do not ask you for any reward for this (preaching of the truth), nor am I of those who pretend.


Rivalry in Worldly Increase

Then on that Day, you will certainly be questioned about the bounties (given to you by Allah and the way you consumed them).


The Cow

Yet it is you who are killing your own people and banishing a section of your own folk from their homeland, and (furthermore) helping (their enemies) with sin and transgression against them. And if they come to you as captives, you ransom their release (so that they remain obliged to you), whereas it was forbidden to you to exile them from their homeland. Do you believe in some parts of the Book and deny some others? So he who does so from amongst you, what can be his punishment but disgrace (and humiliation) in the worldly life? And (also) on the Day of Resurrection, (such people) will be returned to the most ruthless torment. And Allah is not unaware of your deeds.


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

They said: ‘Have you come to us to turn us away from our gods? So bring us that (torment) you are threatening us with if you are of those who speak the truth.’


The Story

And (on the other side) those who had been granted knowledge (of the truth) said: ‘Woe to you! Allah’s reward is (far) better (than this wealth and adornment) for him who has believed and is committed to pious deeds. But this (reward and compensation) will not be given except to those who keep patience.’


The Cow

And (also recall) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: ‘Verily, Allah enjoins you to sacrifice a cow.’ They said: ‘Do you make fools of us?’ Musa (Moses) said: ‘I seek the protection of Allah (against) becoming one of the ignorant.’


Smoke

The Day when a friend shall not avail a friend at all, nor will they be helped,


Abraham

And those who believe and stick to pious deeds will be admitted to the Gardens with streams flowing under them. They will live there forever by the command of Allah. Their greeting word there (at the time of meeting) will be: ‘Peace.’


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And We appointed for them companions (satans). So they made (all those deeds) fair seeming to them which were in their front and in their rear. And the same command of torment proved true against them that had gone forth against the communities of jinn and mankind that had passed before them. Surely, they were the losers.


Ornaments of Gold

And verily, it is inscribed with Us in (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz [the Preserved Table]), the origin of all the Books. It is certainly exalted (over all the Books), full of wisdom.


The Believer

He is the Ever-Living. There is no God but He. So worship Him, making obedience and devotion sincerely His. All praise belongs to Allah alone, the Lord of all the worlds.


The Cow

And if you are on a journey and do not find a scribe, then take possession of a pledge in mortgage. Then, if one of you trusts the other, so he whose honesty has been trusted should deliver his trust and fear Allah, Who provides him subsistence. And do not conceal evidence. And the one who conceals it, his heart is certainly sinful. And Allah knows well whatever you do.


The Beneficent

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


Iron

Know that the life of the world is nothing but a sport and pastime, and superficial beauty, and mutual boasting and self-praise, and ambition to excel in wealth and children over one another. Its similitude is rain whose produce pleases the farmers. Then it dries up. Then you see it turning yellow and then it becomes bits of stubble. And there is severe torment (for the disobedient) in the Hereafter, and forgiveness and great pleasure from Allah (for the obedient). And the life of the world is nothing but belongings that deceive.


Luqmân

It is they who are following guidance from their Lord and it is they who will prosper.


Mary

And surely, Allah is my Lord and your Lord (too). So always worship Him alone. This is the straight path.


The Heights

O Children of Adam! If Messengers come to you from amongst yourselves who relate to you My Revelations, then whoever becomes Godfearing and pious and amends (himself), neither will any fear obsess them, nor will they grieve.


He Frowned

As provision both for you and your livestock (to live on).


Those Who Drag Forth

Their eyes will be downcast (with dread and horror).


The Pen

Ask them which of them will vouch for such (a baseless assertion)!


The Believers

So when you and the (people) accompanying you get settled in the Ark, then say: All praise be to Allah alone, Who has delivered us from the unjust people.


Sâd

And (also) mention Isma‘il (Ishmael) and al-Yasa‘ (Isaiah) and Dhu al-Kifl (Ezekiel). And all of them were of the chosen ones.


The Poets

And (also expelled them) from treasures and refined dwellings.


The Heights

Say: ‘My Lord has declared unlawful only (all) the indecent acts which become known and which remain hidden, and sins and unjust excesses, and that you associate with Allah that for which He has not sent down any authority, and (in addition) saying such things about (the Essence of) Allah that you do not know yourselves.’


The Poets

The Day when neither wealth nor sons will profit.


The Cow

And (recall) when Musa (Moses) prayed for water for his people. We directed: ‘Strike that rock with your stick.’ Then twelve springs gushed out of that (rock). Verily, each clan identified their respective drinking place. (We said:) ‘Eat and drink of the sustenance (given) by Allah, but do not seek to do mischief in the land.’


Mary

On this Maryam (Mary) pointed to (the baby). They said: ‘How can we talk to him who is (yet) an infant in the cradle?’


The Cow

And when you divorce the women and they reach (the completion of) their waiting period, then do not prevent them from remarrying (their former or latter) husbands when they have mutually agreed according to the Islamic law. This is a direction for him amongst you who believes in Allah and the Last Day. It is most pure, clean and wholesome for you. And Allah knows and you do not know (so many things).


Women

These are the (hypocrite and vicious) people whose every secret in their hearts Allah knows best. So, avoid them and admonish them persistently, and establish effective communication with them about themselves.


The Morning Star

Indeed, He has the power to bring it (life) back,


The Believer

They will say: ‘Did your Messengers not come to you with clear signs?’ They will reply: ‘Yes, of course.’ (Then the keepers) will say: ‘So pray yourselves.’ But the disbelievers’ prayer will (always) be in vain.


The Table Spread

And eat of the pure and lawful things Allah has provided for you and always fear Allah in Whom you believe.


The Cave

And recite that (Revelation) which has been revealed to you from the Book of your Lord. There is none who can change His Word, nor will you find any place of refuge except in Him.


The Night

But he who is miser and disregards (spending in the cause of Allah),


Qâf

(This all is done as) sustenance for the servants, and We gave life with this (water) to the dead earth. In like manner is (your) coming forth from the graves.


Exile

(These spoils are for those Ansar [Supporters] as well) who had taken the city (of Medina) and the faith as their home before (the Emigrants came). They love those who have come to them as Emigrants, and do not feel any need (or niggardly feeling) in their hearts pertaining to that (wealth) which is given to the Emigrants, and prefer them to themselves, even though they may themselves be in dire need. And he who is saved from the miserliness of his (ill-commanding) self, it is they who are successful and victorious.


Palm Fibre

Soon he will tumble into the Flaming Fire,


The Table Spread

Do they seek the law of (the days of) ignorance? And who is better than Allah in (giving) judgment for a people who have firm faith?


Crouching

And when he learns about any thing of Our Verses (of the Qur’an), he makes it a joke. It is they for whom there is humiliating torment.


The Cave

Or its water may sink so deep into the earth that it gets beyond your means to fetch.’


Ornaments of Gold

But when they spurred Our wrath (by denigrating the dignity of Musa [Moses]), We took revenge on them and drowned them all.


Light

And Allah explains to you the Revelations with utmost clarity. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.


The Criterion

So, (O man of faith,) do not follow the disbelievers, and launch a large-scale struggle against them by means of (logic and preaching of the Qur’an).


The Sun

But the one who corrupts himself (in sins and suppresses virtue) is doomed indeed.


Women

These are the limits set by Allah. And the one who obeys Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), He (Allah) will admit him to the Gardens beneath which rivers flow. They shall reside therein forever, and this is a great achievement.


Hûd

They will abide in it till the heavens and the earth (which will then exist) last except as your Lord wills. Surely, your Lord executes what He wills.


Divorce

The affluent one should spend (according to) his means. And whoever is provided sustenance scarcely, let him spend (on her maintenance) out of the provision which Allah has given him. Allah does not burden anyone beyond what He has given him. Allah will soon bring about ease after hardship.


The Cow

And, (seeing this disgust, the polytheist) followers will say: ‘Would that we could get a chance (to return to the world), then we (too) would turn our backs on them as they have done to us (Today)!’ In this way Allah will show them their own deeds as remorse and regret. And (no way) shall they be able to escape from Hell.


The Star

No one except Allah can bring it forth (and establish).


The Cow

And when the Book (the Qur’an) came to them from Allah which (originally) validates that Book (the Torah) which was with them, whereas, before this, they themselves used to pray for victory over the disbelievers (through the intermediation of the Last Prophet, Muhammad, [blessings and peace be upon him] and the Holy Qur’an revealed to him), but when came to them the same Prophet (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him] along with the Book revealed to him, the Qur’an) whom they had (already) recognized, they denied him. So Allah’s curse is upon such (deliberate) disbelievers.


The Table Spread

And the one who makes friends with Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and the believers, then (they are the people who are Allah’s party), and (it is the people of) Allah’s party who will surely overmaster.


Victory

Say to the Bedouins lagging behind: ‘You will be called up soon (to fight) against a hard-hitting, warring people. Then you will fight them on (for the promotion of peace and human dignity), or they will become Muslims. So if you obey the command, Allah will give you an excellent reward. But if you turn away as you did before, He will make you suffer from an agonizing torment.’


The Star

When theophanies (i.e., effulgent disclosures) of the divine light wrapped up al-Sidra (the Lote-Tree at the Far End), covering it expansively.*


Counsel

If He wills, He causes the wind to be absolutely still, and the vessels stand halted on the surface of the sea. Surely, there are signs in it for everyone who observes patience and remains grateful.


The Believers

And He is the One Who (gradually) made for you ears and eyes and hearts (and minds), but you give very little thanks.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

The knowledge of the Hour of Resurrection is referred to Him (Allah) alone. And no fruits come out of their sheath, nor does a female conceive or give birth to a child but (all this) is in His knowledge. And on the Day when He will call out to them: ‘Where are My partners?’ they (the polytheists) will say: ‘We submit that none of us is a witness (to anyone being Your partner).’


The Heights

Then We seized the people of Pharaoh with (the torment of) some years (of famine) and a scarce yield of fruits, so that they might be admonished.


The Pilgrimage

They are those who were unjustly expelled from their homes simply because they said: ‘Our Lord is Allah (i.e., they refused to accept the evil rule).’ And had Allah not been repelling one class of human society by the other (through progressive struggle and persistent toil), the cloisters, synagogues, churches and mosques (i.e., religious centres and places of worship of all religions) would have been ruined where Allah’s Name is abundantly commemorated. And whoever helps (the Din [Religion] of) Allah, Allah surely helps him. Allah is indeed All-Powerfull, Ever-Dominant (over all i.e., the survival of good is possible only through the process of contradiction and conflict between good and evil).


The Table Spread

The Messiah, the son of Maryam (Mary), is (nothing) but a Messenger (neither a god nor a son of God nor His partner). Many Messengers have indeed preceded him, and his mother was a paragon of truth (a saintly person). Both (were mortal creatures as they) used to eat food. (O Beloved!) Observe how clearly We explain the Revelations for their (guidance), but again observe how (in spite of that) they are turning away (from the truth)!


The Beneficent

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


The Story

And those who were longing for his position and prominence the day before said (feeling sorry and regretful): ‘How amazing! Allah gives abundantly to whom He wills and sparingly (to whom He wills) of His servants. Had Allah not done favour to us, He would have sunk us (too). Ah! (It is now understood) that the disbelievers cannot attain to deliverance.’


The Prophets

They said: ‘Have you (alone) brought the truth, or are you (just) one of the entertainers?’


Mary

And We called him out from the right of (Mount) Tur, and blessed him with Our (special) nearness for intimate discourse.


Cattle

Inquire (of them): ‘Who is the greatest to bear testimony?’ Proclaim (yourself): ‘Allah is witness between you and me. This Qur’an has been revealed to me so that with it I may warn you as well as every such person this (Qur’an) may reach. Do you really bear witness that there are (also) gods other than Allah?’ Say: ‘I do not bear witness (to such a wrong thing).’ Reiterate: ‘God is but He, the Only One, and I despise (all) these objects you associate (with Allah).’


The Criterion

Have you seen him who has taken the desire of his lower self as god? Would you then become a guardian over him?


The Poets

If We intend, We should send down upon them (such) a sign from heaven as their necks would not but bow down before it.


Sâd

(They are) the Gardens of Eden to live in forever. Their doors will be opened for them.


The Prophets

Say: ‘Who can guard and save you from (the punishment of) the Most Kind (Lord) by night and by day?’ In fact, they keep away from the remembrance of the (same) Lord.


And We made the heavens (i.e., the upper spheres of the earth) a secure roof (in order to save the inhabitants of the earth from adverse effects of fatal forces and aggressive waves shooting towards the earth from space), and they turn away from these signs (of upper spheres).


Those Who Drag Forth

Then Allah seized him in (dual) punishment of this world and the Hereafter.


The Most High

And He Who has brought forth green pasture (from the earth),


Crouching

Indeed, there are signs for the believers in the heavens and the earth.


The Poets

Thus have We forced its (denial) firmly into the hearts of the sinners.


Cattle

(O Beloved!) We assuredly know that (what) they say grieves you. So they are not denying you, but (in fact) it is the Revelations of Allah that the wrongdoers are denying.


Smoke

And do not rebel against Allah. I have come to you with the enlightening proof.


The Morning Star

Then man will have neither any strength (himself) nor any helper.


By the (endless expanse and infinite space of) heaven and the Nightly (discernable) Visitant.


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And if We had revealed this (Book) as a Qur’an in a non-Arabic language, they would certainly have said: ‘Why have its Verses not been expounded expressly? Is the Book non-Arabic and the Prophet an Arab?’ (So, O Esteemed Beloved, We have revealed the Qur’an also in your language.) Say: ‘That (Qur’an) is guidance as well as healing for the believers, but those who do not believe, their ears are heavy with deafness, and that is blindness (as well) in their case, (as if) they are like men called from afar.’


Time or Man

He admits whom He wills to (the circle of) His mercy, and He has prepared a grievous torment for the wrongdoers.


Joseph

And (throwing Yusuf [Joseph] into the well,) they came to their father at night, weeping (deceptively).


The Dawn

By the emerging dawn (that dispels the darkness of night),*


Abraham

Their Messengers said to them: ‘Though (in constitution of self) we are humans like you, but (also mark the difference that) Allah favours whom He likes of His servants. (Then how are you equal?) And (as for clear proof) it is not for us to bring you a proof without Allah’s decree, and the believers must put their trust in Allah alone.


Those Who Set The Ranks

And beside them will be (sitting chaste women) with lowered gazes and wide beautiful eyes,


Yâ Sîn

And narrate to them the (legendary) example of the people of a city (Antioch—an ancient city in Northern Syria) when there came to them some Messengers.


The Overthrowing

Then, (O you doomed,) where are you going (disregarding such a valuable treasure)?


The Event

And (the servants of Paradise) will be (roaming about) with fruits which (the ones drawn near) will like,


The Moon

And no doubt, Lut (Lot) warned them of Our seizure but, having doubts about his warnings, they denied.


The Tidings

There, these (people) will neither hear any foolish talk nor belie (one another).


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

Say: ‘Do you deny Him (Allah) Who created the earth in two days (i.e., two time-lengths) and set up peers with Him? He is the One Who is the Lord of all the worlds.’


The Story

And a man came running from the far end of the city and said: ‘O Musa (Moses), the chiefs (of the people of Pharaoh) are counselling about you to kill you, so depart (from here). Surely, I am of your well-wishers.’


The Earthquake

On that Day, she will herself bring to light her experiences,


Cattle

Ask (them this question): ‘To whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth?’ And (then) proclaim (this as well): ‘Allah’s it is.’ He has made mercy incumbent upon Himself (as a gracious obligation). He will gather you together on the Day of Resurrection in which there is no doubt. Those who have brought (eternal) loss upon their souls will not believe.


The Cave

Then We raised them up to see which of the two groups would most rightly calculate (the time) that they stayed (in the cave).


The Overthrowing

And the stars will fall (from their galaxies),


The Moon

Indeed, We are going to send a she-camel for them to test them. So, (O Salih,) wait for their (end) and continue observing patience.


Cattle

Say: ‘My Prayer, my ±ajj (Pilgrimage) and my sacrifice (together with the entire worship and servitude) and my life and my death are for Allah alone, the Lord of all the worlds.


He Frowned

Then We split the earth and tear it asunder.


The Overthrowing

Every one of you who aspires to tread the straight path (can take guidance from this source spring).


The Wind-Curved Sandhills

O our people! Accept the call of the Caller (the Holy Prophet Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) to Allah and believe in him. Allah will then forgive your sins and save you from a painful punishment.


Those Who Set The Ranks

And We sent him towards (the people of Nineveh in the land of Mosul,) a population of a hundred thousand or more.


The Family of 'Imrân

(Zakariyya [Zacharias]) submitted: ‘O my Lord, how shall I have a son when old age has already overtaken me, and my wife is (also) barren?’ He said: ‘The same way as Allah does whatever He wills.’


Yâ Sîn

Glory be to Him Who created everything in pairs of those the earth grows and of themselves as well and, (moreover,) of the things they do not know.


The Cave

For them there are (everlasting) Gardens with streams flowing under their (palaces). They will be adorned with bracelets of gold in these Gardens, and they will wear green attires of fine brocade and heavy silk. And there they will recline upon raised and richly adorned thrones. What an excellent reward and how beautiful a resting place!


The Heights

(O Esteemed Beloved!) This is the Book (that) has been revealed to you. So, let there be no feeling of constriction in your (illumined) breast (on thinking of the disbelievers’ belying and denying the promulgation of its message. This has been revealed with the sole purpose) that by means of it you may warn (the ones who deny), and it (provides) direction and guidance to the believers.


The Believers

Ask (them): ‘Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Mighty Throne (i.e., the Sovereign Authority of the entire universe)?’


The Prophets

(Our Beloved) submitted: ‘My Lord, judge (between us) with truth, and Our Lord is Ever-Merciful and He is the One Whose help is sought against the (heart-rending) words which, (O disbelievers,) you utter.’


Jonah

And deliver us with Your mercy from (the dominance of) the disbelieving people.’


Women

And, (shortly before the Last Hour at the time of the Messiah’s descent,) there will not be any (individual or sect) of the People of the Book, but will (rightly) believe in ‘Isa (Jesus) before his death; and ‘Isa (Jesus) will bear witness to them on the Day of Resurrection.


The Event

There is no falsehood in its occurrence.


She That Disputeth

O believers! When you whisper amongst yourselves, whisper not sin, injustice, revolt and disobedience to the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him); but whisper piety and Godwariness and keep fearing Allah before Whom you all will be gathered.


Those Who Drag Forth

And preferred the life of the world (to the Hereafter),


Hûd

So you will soon learn upon whom the torment comes (in the world) that will humiliate him and (then whom) the eternal torment befalls (in the Hereafter too).’


The Story

And the Day when (Allah) will call them and say: ‘Where are those that you regarded as My partners and considered them (gods)?’


The Prophets

And (recall) Nuh (Noah as well) when he called (on Us) before these (Prophets). So We granted his prayer. Then We delivered him and his family from great distress and grief.


Smoke

We have created them both with (the purpose and reason) of truth. But most of them do not know.


The Mount

So leave them (in their plight) till they meet that Day of theirs when they will be destroyed,


The Jinn

Say: ‘Neither can anyone shelter me from a torment (against the command) of Allah, nor can I ever find refuge apart from Him.


The Story

But whoever repents and believes and does pious deeds will surely be of those who are successful.


The Cow

The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like (that) grain out of which seven ears shoot forth. (And then) each ear bears a hundred grains (i.e., they are rewarded seven hundred times). And Allah multiplies (still more) for whom He likes. And Allah is Infinite, All-Knowing.


Crouching

And the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah alone. And the Day when the Last Hour comes, then (all) the disbelievers will run into serious loss.


The Poets

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


The Romans

(This) is the promise of Allah. Allah does not go against His promise but most people do not know.


The Heights

Verily, you go after men for your lust, leaving the women; you are in truth given to transgression.’


The Troops

Well! (Is this polytheist better or) that (believer) who worships during the hours of the night standing and in prostration, lives in fear of the Hereafter and expects mercy from his Lord?’ Say: ‘Can those who have knowledge and those who do not be alike?’ So only the wise do receive the admonition.


The Cow

And there are some amongst the people who take others besides Allah as His partners and love them as it is Allah’s due alone. But those who believe love Allah the most (far more intensely than anyone else). And if these wrongdoers happen to see that time when the torment (of the Last Day) will be before their eyes (then they will become aware) that the Master of all the forces is Allah. And certainly Allah is severe in punishment.


The Star

So divert your attention from him who turns away from Our remembrance and desires nothing but the life of this world.


The Children of Israel

Your Lord is Well Aware of your state of affairs. If He wills, He may have mercy on you, or if He likes, He may torment you. And We have not sent you as a guardian over them (to care for all their matters).


Light

(Blessed with this Light) are those servants of (Allah) whom neither trade nor sale diverts from the remembrance of Allah and from establishing Prayer and paying Zakat (the Alms-due. Even whilst performing their worldly duties) they keep fearing the Day when hearts and eyes will (all) overturn (with terror),


The Overthrowing

And when (fear-stricken) wild beasts will be herded together,


Mary

Have you seen such a person that rejected Our Signs and said: ‘I shall certainly be given wealth and children (the same way, even on the Day of Resurrection)’?


The Cow

Verily, those who have believed, and (those who were) Jews and Christians and Sabians, those (of them) who believe in Allah and the Last Day and act piously, there is for them their reward with their Lord. Neither shall any fear afflict them, nor shall they grieve.


Repentance

And the Jews said: ‘‘Uzayr (Ezra) is the son of Allah,’ and the Christians said: ‘The Messiah is the son of Allah.’ These are their (absurd) utterances that they voice with their mouths. They (acquire) resemblance with the saying of those who have disbelieved before (them). May Allah ruin them! Where are they wandering distracted?


Exile

He is the One Who collected the disbelievers from amongst the People of the Book (i.e., the tribe of Banu Nadir) from their houses and banished them the first time (from Medina towards Syria). You did not (even) think that they would go away, and they thought that their strong fortresses would save them from (the seizure of) Allah. Then (the torment of) Allah came upon them from where they could not (even) imagine. And He (Allah) cast terror into their hearts, (and thus) they ruined their houses with their own hands and the believers’ hands. So, learn a lesson (from it), O people of vision!


If they (the mischief-monger Jews) are driven out (from Medina), these (hypocrites) will never leave with them. Nor will they help them if they are put to fight. But if (at all) they do come to their help, they will for sure flee, turning their backs. Then they will not be helped (from anywhere).


Mary

So eat and drink and cool (your) eyes (with the sight of your beautiful, lovely baby). Then if you see any man, say (to him by gestures): ‘I have vowed a fast (of silence) to the Most Gracious (Lord), so I shall just not talk to any human being today.’


The Heights

And Musa (Moses) chose seventy men of his people for a time set by Us (to appear before Our presence for forgiveness), but when a high-scale earthquake seized them (as punishment for not forbidding the people to perpetrate evil), Musa (Moses) submitted: ‘O Lord! If You willed, You would destroy these people and me even before this. Will You cause us to perish for that (omission) which the foolish amongst us have committed? This is just a trial from You by which You hold astray whom You will and guide whom You desire. You alone are our Guardian, so forgive us and have mercy on us. And You are the Best of those who forgive.


Those Who Set The Ranks

And We preserved his virtuous remembrance (also) amongst the succeeding generations.


Mary

(Zakariyya [Zacharias]) submitted: ‘My Lord, how can there be a son to me whilst my wife is barren, and I have shrivelled (into extreme debility) on account of old age?’


The Family of 'Imrân

Those who submitted to the command of Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) even after sustaining injuries—for those of them who possess spiritual excellence and are God-fearing, there is an immense reward.


The Cave

(The disciple) said: ‘Did you see when we reposed beside the rock? I forgot the fish (there), and none but Satan made me forget to mention it to you. And that fish (after coming back to life) made its way into the sea in a strange way (and it disappeared).’


The Spider

Is this (sign) not enough for them that We have revealed to you (that) Book which is recited to them (or will always be recited)? Surely, in this (Book) there is mercy and direction and guidance for the believers.


The Pilgrimage

Have you not seen that to Allah bows in prostration (the whole creation) that is in the heavens and in the earth, and the sun, and the moon and the stars, and the mountains, and the vegetable as well as the animal kingdoms and many of mankind (too)? But there are still many (human beings) for whom the torment has been proved (due to their disbelief and polytheism). And he whom Allah dishonours none can bring him honour. Indeed, Allah does what He wills.


The Cow

Allah will not hold you accountable for your vain oaths, but will take you to task for the oaths taken with serious intention in your hearts. And Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Forbearing.


The Event

And We are nearer to him (the dying one) than you but you do not see (Us).


Muhammad

And We shall certainly try you till We bring to light those of you who strive hard and fight (firm-footed) and who observe patience and expose your (secret) news (of hypocritical cowardice) as well.


Jonah

Say: ‘Surely, those who fabricate lies against Allah shall not prosper.’


The Star

And that He is the One Who causes death and gives life;


The Table Spread

You will indeed find the Jews and the polytheists the bitterest of people in their enmity against the Muslims, and the closest in love and affection for the Muslims you will find those who say: ‘Indeed, we are Nazarenes (Christians).’ This is because amongst them are savants (i.e., scholars of Shariah) as well as monks (i.e., ascetic worshippers) and (moreover) they are not given to arrogance.


Muhammad

That is because they said to those who dislike the Book revealed by Allah: ‘We shall obey you in certain matters.’ And Allah knows best their secret consultations.


The City

(Boasting,) he says: ‘I have spent heaps of wealth.’


Mankind

From the evil of the slinking whisperer (Satan) who hides himself withdrawing (from the influence of Allah’s remembrance),


The Tidings

That Day Gabriel (the Spirit of peace and security) and (all) angels will stand in ranks, none able to speak except he whom the Most Kind (Lord) would already have awarded sanction (to intercede) and who also said the right thing (in keeping with the teachings of Islam, during his life of the world).


The Story

And (the ignorant of its value) say: ‘If we follow the guidance in your company, we shall be snatched out of our land.’ Have We not made them settle in (this) secure and peaceful Sanctuary (Mecca—your own land) where all kinds of fruits are supplied (from all over the world) as sustenance from Us? But most of them do not know (for whose sake this whole process operates).


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And they say: ‘Our hearts are in covers against that to which you call us, and in our ears is heaviness (of deafness), and between us and you is a barrier. So you keep doing (your) work and we do our work.’


Those Who Drag Forth

(When they will be commanded to devastate the system of the universe) that Day, everything in motion (in the universe) will tremor into violent convulsion,


The Romans

And of His signs (too) is the creation of the heavens and the earth and (also) the diversity of your tongues and colours. Verily, in that are signs for the men of knowledge (and research).


Spoils of War

And fear the plague which will not afflict exclusively those who are the tyrants amongst you (but its victims will also include those who are accomplices in tyranny or who remain indifferent to it). And bear in mind that Allah is Severe in inflicting torment.


The Cow

But they will never long for it because of the sins (and atrocities) their hands have sent ahead (or have committed already) and Allah knows the wrongdoers full well.


The Pilgrimage

Devote yourselves wholly to Allah alone, not associating (anything as) partner with Him. And whoever associates anything as partner with Allah, (his case is as if) he fell from the sky, then birds snatched him up, or the wind blew him away down into a distant place.


The Night

Who gives his wealth away (in the cause of Allah) to attain to purity (of his soul and assets),


Those Who Set The Ranks

Round them will be passed cups of (sacred) overflowing drink.


Hûd

O my people! I do not demand of you any recompense for this (promotion and preaching of the message). My reward is (a bountiful obligation) upon Him Who has created me. Do you not apply your mind?


The Pen

Such is the punishment. And truly, the torment of the Hereafter is far greater (than this). Would that they only knew!


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

Surely, those who believe and do righteous works persistently, for them is endless reward.


The Criterion

And these are the people who, when they are directed and guided by means of Revelations of their Lord, do not fall at them deaf and blind (but reflect on them).


Counsel

And every man does not have the faculty that Allah should speak to him (directly) except by Revelation (He bestows upon some the holy status of Prophethood), or (should speak) from behind a veil (as He spoke to Musa [Moses] on Mount Tur of Sinai), or by sending some angel as a messenger to reveal with His permission what Allah may will. (In any case, the medium and mediation of the communication of Allah’s Word for mankind is none but the Prophet and the Messenger.) Surely, He is Most High, Most Wise.


Repentance

So, (O Beloved,) if Allah again takes you back to a party of these (hypocrites, when you are free from the battle of Tabuk,) and they seek your permission to go forth (to fight in the event of a future conflict), then say to them: ‘(Now) you shall never go forth with me, nor shall you ever accompany me to fight an enemy (because, abandoning the sacred struggle,) you rejoiced over sitting behind the first time. So, (this time as well,) stay behind along with those who remain behind.’


Women

And the people (who execute matters of orphans) should fear that (whilst dying), if they were to leave tender offspring behind, (how) frightened (and worried) they would be over the plight of their children! They should, therefore, keep fearing Allah (in the matter of orphans) and should speak in a straightforward manner.


Smoke

Which will envelop people (i.e., will encompass everything). That will be a painful torment.


The Prophets

They do not precede Him in (uttering) any word, and they remain engaged in carrying out only His command.


Muhammad

And He will (ultimately) admit them to Paradise which He has (already) made well known to them.


The Heights

And surely, We have created a large (number) of jinn and human beings for Hell: they have hearts (and minds but) cannot understand (the truth) with them; and they have eyes (but) cannot perceive (the truth) with them; and (also) they possess ears (but) cannot hear (the truth) with them. They are like cattle, rather more misguided (than them). It is they who are neglectful.


The Story

Then Pharaoh’s family picked him up (from the river) so that (by the will of Allah) he proved for them an enemy and (a cause of) grief. Surely, Pharaoh, Haman and their armies were the evildoers.


He Frowned

They are the people who are disbelievers (and) mischief-mongers (i.e., evildoers).


The Tidings

We have, indeed, warned you of the impending torment. On that Day, everyone will see whatever (acts) he has sent ahead and (every) disbeliever will say: ‘Would that I were dust (and escaped this punishment)!’


The Prophets

And We have not created the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them (useless) as a sport.


The Clot

Does he not know that Allah monitors (minutely all his conduct)?


The Story

Can he to whom We have made an excellent promise (pertaining to Hereafter), and who becomes one to attain to it be like the (ill-fated) one We have given the good things of worldly life, then (owing to ingratitude for the bounties) becomes of those who will be brought forth on the Last Day (for punishment)?


The Prophets

Say: ‘I warn you only through Revelation.’ But the deaf do not hear the call whenever they are warned.


The Heights

And (also) relate to them his account to whom We gave Our signs, but then he made an exit from their (knowledge and admonition) and Satan chased him. So he turned into one of those who lost the right path.


The Event

(Those drawn near) will be on the thrones ornamented with gold,


Joseph

Then, when they (all the members of the family) came to Yusuf (Joseph, he presented them a reception outside the city in the form of a royal procession comprising extensive transport arrangements, soldiers and general public, and) he venerated his parents and made them sit beside him, (or embraced them,) and (offering them welcome) said: ‘Enter Egypt, and if Allah so wills (then stay here) with peace and comfort.’


The Cave

And (those young men mutually discussed:) ‘When you have withdrawn yourselves from them, and those (false gods) which they worship other than Allah, take shelter in (this) cave. Your Lord will open up His mercy for you and will facilitate you in your affair.’


The Heights

The chiefs and the affluent of his people said: ‘(O Nuh [Noah],) surely, we find you (caught) in an open error.’


The Overthrowing

Which revolve freely, (then) hide (after appearing),


And when the records of deeds will be laid open,


Those Who Set The Ranks

Then Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘(Migrating,) I am going to my Lord. He will certainly guide me.’ (He migrated to Syria).


The Moon

The people of Nuh (Noah) also denied before this. So they belied Our servant (Nuh [Noah], the Messenger) and said: ‘(He) is mad.’ And he was given threats.


Those Who Set The Ranks

So the inmates of Hell have to eat of it alone and have to fill their bellies with the same.


The Cow

Indeed, those who believed and migrated for the sake of Allah and struggled hard in the way of Allah, it is they who look forward to Allah’s mercy. And Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.


The Sun

Then He inspired it with (discrimination between) vice and virtue,


The Mount

And by the House populated (by the angels i.e., the Ka‘ba in heaven),


The Cow

And they (the Jews also) say: ‘The Fire (of Hell) shall not touch us except for a small number of days.’ (Just) ask (them): ‘Have you obtained (such) a promise from Allah? Then He will never violate His promise. Or do you inadvertently make (such an) allegation against Allah that you do not know yourselves?’


The Family of 'Imrân

Later, when ‘Isa (Jesus) sensed their disbelief, he said: ‘Who are my helpers in the way of Allah?’ His sincere companions submitted: ‘We are the helpers of (the Din [Religion] of) Allah. We have believed in Allah and bear witness that we are surely Muslims.


Tâ Hâ

(Musa [Moses]) submitted: ‘They too are coming behind me, and I have hastened to appear before Your presence (possessed by love and ecstasy) in order that You may be pleased, O my Lord!’


Ornaments of Gold

(He is) the One Who has made the earth a cradle for you, and has made for you pathways in it so that you may reach the destination;


The Cave

But that: ‘If Allah so wills (i.e., saying: In sha Allah).’ And remember your Lord when you forget and say: ‘I believe my Lord will show me the path of guidance which is (even) nearer than this one.’


The Bee

And do not barter the promise made to Allah for a paltry price (i.e., worldly wealth and gains). Surely, (the reward) that is with Allah is best for you if you know (this secret).


The Believers

And We certainly have the power to show you that (torment) of which We are making them a promise.


The Criterion

Most Blessed is He. If He pleases, He can produce gardens for you (far) better than these (here in the world) beneath which streams flow, and raise for you magnificent palaces (but these are not the conditions for a Prophet and Messenger).


Those Who Set The Ranks

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


Mary

That they have attributed a son to the Most Kind (Lord).


Mutual Disillusion

If you lend a good loan to Allah (with sincerity and righteous intention), He will increase it manifold for you and will forgive you. And Allah is Most Appreciative, Most Forbearing,


Yâ Sîn

(The people of the city) said: ‘You are but human beings like us, and the Most Kind (Lord) has not sent down anything. You are only lying.’


Jonah

They say: ‘Allah has adopted a son (for Himself,’ whereas) He is Holy. He is Self-Sufficient. Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, all belongs to Him alone. You have no evidence with you of this (false allegation). Do you attribute that (thing) to Allah which you (yourselves) do not know?


Tâ Hâ

And I have chosen you (for My Messengership), so listen to what is being revealed to you with absolute attentiveness.


The Poets

Do you approach only males (to satisfy your sexual desire) from amongst the people of the world;


Repentance

Say: ‘Spend willingly or unwillingly, this (money) will not be accepted from you at all. You are indeed a disobedient people.’


The Family of 'Imrân

(Whatever) wealth (these people) spend in the life of this world is like the frost-laden wind which strikes and destroys the harvest of a people who wrong their own souls. And Allah has not done them any wrong, but they have wronged their own selves.


The Romans

That is how Allah seals the hearts of the people who do not know (the truth, despite it becomes evident).


The Cleaving

Indeed, the truly good will be in the Garden of Bliss.


The Ant

(The Queen) said: ‘O courtiers, advise me in this matter. I do not make a final decision on any matter until you come to me and state your opinions (for or against the matter).’


Repentance

Say: ‘Are you simply waiting for one of the two good fortunes in our favour (i.e., victory or martyrdom: whether we are martyred or return victorious)? And we are waiting in your favour (in view of your hypocrisy) to see Allah afflict you with a (special) torment either from Himself or at our hands. So wait. We (too) are waiting with you (to see whose wait proves productive).’


Fussilat ("They are Expounded")

And it is this notion that you developed about your Lord which ruined you. So you became of the losers.


Hûd

And, O my people, keep working in your place; I am doing my work. Soon will you come to know whom that torment seizes which will humiliate him, and who it is that is a liar. And wait on, and I (too) wait along with you.’


The Prophets

There will be their (sighing and wailing, a) roar of screaming in it, and they will not be able to hear in it anything (else).


The Event

Have you grown its tree, or are We its Grower?