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Yã Sïn.[1] I swear by the Qur’an which is full of Wisdom[2] that you are indeed one of the Rasools who are sent[3] on a Straight Way.[4] This Qur’an is revealed by the Almighty, the Merciful.[5] So that you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, hence they are unaware.[6] In fact, the Word has been proven true against most of them who are arrogant; so they do not believe.[7] Since they have chosen to neglect Our revelations, We have thus put yokes round their necks right up to their chins so their heads are raised up,[8] and We have put a barrier in front of them and a barrier behind them, and then We have covered them over so they cannot see.[9] It is the same for them whether you warn them or warn them not, they will not believe.[10] You can only warn those who follow the reminder and fear the Compassionate (Allah), though they cannot see Him. To such people give good news of forgiveness and a generous reward.[11] Surely We shall resurrect the dead, We are recording all that they are sending ahead and that they are leaving behind. We have recorded everything in an open ledger.[12]

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Narrate to them the example of the people of a certain town to whom the Rasools came.[13] At first We sent to them two Rasools, but when they rejected both, We strengthened them with a third and they all said: “Surely we have been sent to you as Rasools.”[14] But the people replied: “You are but humans like us. The Compassionate (Allah) has revealed nothing; you are surely lying.”[15] They said: “Our Rabb knows that we have indeed been sent as Rasools towards you[16] and our only duty is to convey His message plainly.”[17] The people replied: “We regard you as an evil omen for us. Desist, or we will either stone you or you will receive from us a painful punishment.”[18] They said: “Your evil omens lie within yourselves. Do you say this because you are being admonished? Indeed you are a nation of transgressors.”[19] In the meantime a man came running from the remote part of the City and said: “O my people! Follow these Rasools.[20] Follow the ones who ask no reward of you and are rightly guided."[21]

It would not be justifiable on my part if I do not worship Him Who has created me and to Whom you shall be brought back.[22] Should I take other gods besides Him? If the Compassionate (Allah) should intend to harm me, their intercession will avail me nothing, nor will they be able to save me.[23] If I do so, I would indeed be in manifest error.[24] Surely I believe in your Rabb, so listen to me.”[25] Consequently they killed that man and it was said to him: “Enter paradise.” He exclaimed: “Would that my people knew that what I know![26] How my Rabb has granted me forgiveness and included me among the honored ones.”[27] After that We did not send any army against his people from heaven, nor was it necessary to do so.[28] It was nothing but a single blast and they all became extinct.[29] Alas for My bondsmen! Whenever there came to them a Rasool they mocked at him.[30] Do they not see how many generations We have destroyed before them who will never return to them?[31] While each one of them will be brought before Us on the Day of Judgment.[32]

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The dead land may serve as a sign for them; We give it life and produce from it grain for them, which they eat.[33] We also produce from it gardens with date-palms and vines, and We cause springs to gush forth from it,[34] so that they may enjoy the fruits thereof. It was not their hands that made all this; should they not then give thanks?[35] Glory be to Allah Who created all things in pairs: the plants of the earth, mankind themselves and other living things which they do not know.[36]

Another sign for them is the night; when We withdraw the daylight from it, and behold they are in darkness.[37] The sun runs its course, this course is predetermined for it by the Almighty, the All-Knowing.[38] As for the moon, We have designed phases for it till it again becomes like an old dry palm branch.[39] Neither it is possible for the sun to overtake the moon, nor for the night to outstrip the day: each floats along in its own orbit.[40]

Another sign for them is how We carried their race through the flood in the laden ark;[41] and similar vessels We have made for them on which they ride.[42] If We want, We can drown them, and they will have no helper to save them, nor can they be rescued,[43] except through Our mercy and unless We prolong their lives for a while.[44] When it is said to them: “Have fear of that which is before you and that which is behind you, so that you may receive mercy,” they pay no heed.[45] Whenever any sign from the revelations of their Rabb comes to them, they turn away from it.[46] Whenever they are asked: “Spend out of what Allah has given you.” The disbelievers say to the believers: “Should we feed those whom Allah can feed Himself if He so chooses? You are quite obviously in error!”[47] Further, they say: “When will this promise of resurrection come to pass, if what you say is true?”[48] In fact what they are waiting for is a single blast, which will seize them while they are yet disputing among themselves in their worldly affairs.[49] Then, neither they will be able to make a will, nor be able to return to their families.[50]

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Then a trumpet shall be blown and, behold, they will rise up from their graves and hasten to their Rabb.[51] They will say: “Oh, Woe to us! Who has raised us up from our graves? They will be told: “This is what the Compassionate (Allah) had promised and true was the word of the Rasools."[52] It will be no more than a single blast, and then they will all be gathered before Us.[53] On that Day no soul will suffer the least injustice and you shall be rewarded according to your deeds.[54]

Surely, on that Day, the residents of paradise will be busy with their joy;[55] they and their spouses will be in shady groves reclining on soft couches.[56] They will have all kinds of fruit and they will get whatever they call for;[57] they will be greeted with the word “Salaam (Peace)” from the Lord of Mercy (Allah).[58]

While to the sinners He will say: “Get aside today, you criminals![59] Did I not enjoin you, O children of Adam, not to worship Shaitãn, who is your open enemy,[60] and that you should worship Me, which is the Right Way?[61] Yet, in spite of this, he (Shaitãn) has led a great number of you astray. Didn't you have common sense?[62] This is the hell, of which you were repeatedly warned.[63] Now! Enter in it this Day because you persistently rejected the truth.”[64] On that Day, We shall seal their mouths while their hands will speak to Us and their feet will bear witness to all their misdeeds.[65] Had it been Our Will, We could surely have blotted out their eyes; and let them run about groping for the way, then how could they see?[66] And had it been Our Will, We could have nailed them to the ground, then neither could they move forward nor retrace their steps.[67]

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Those to whom We grant long life, We reverse their nature. Don’t they understand anything from this?[68] We have not taught him (Muhammad) poetry, nor does it behoove him. This is nothing but a reminder and a plain Qur’an[69] to warn those who are alive and to establish the charge against the disbelievers.[70] Do they not see that among the other things which Our hands have fashioned, We have created cattle which are under their domination?[71] We have subjected these animals to them, that they may ride on some and eat the flesh of others,[72] in them there are other advantages and drinks (milk) for them. Should they not then be grateful?[73] Yet they have taken other gods besides Allah hoping to get their help.[74] But they do not have the ability to help them yet their worshippers stand like warriors ready to defend them.[75] Let not their words grieve you (O Muhammad). Surely We have knowledge of all that they conceal and all that they reveal.[76]

Does not man see that We have created him from a sperm? Yet he stands up as an open adversary.[77] He starts making comparisons for Us and forgets his own creation. He says: “Who will give life to bones that have been decomposed?”[78] Tell them: “He Who has created them for the first time, will give them life again, He is well-versed in every kind of creation.[79] It is He Who produces for you the spark from the green tree to kindle therewith your own fires.[80] Does He Who has created the heavens and the earth have no power to create the like thereof?” Of course He does! He is the skilful Creator.[81] Whenever He intends a thing, He needs only to say: “Be,” and it is.[82] Glory be to Him in Whose hands is the Kingdom of all things; and to Whom you shall all be brought back.[83]