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Hã M'ïm.[1] We swear by the Glorious Book[2] that We revealed this Qur’an in a blessed night (Layla-tul Qadr); for We wanted to forewarn mankind.[3] In that night every matter is decided wisely[4] by a command from Ourself. Surely We send it (The Qur'an) down,[5] as a blessing from your Rabb; it is He Who is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.[6] The Rabb of the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them, mark this, if you are true believers![7] There is no god but Him. He gives life and death. He is your Rabb and the Rabb of your forefathers.[8] Yet they play about in doubt.[9] Well! Wait for the Day when the sky will pour down visible smoke.[10] Enveloping all mankind; this will be a painful punishment.[11] Then the mankind will say: “Our Rabb! Remove from us this punishment, surely we have become real believers."[12] But how can the acceptance of Our Message at that time be beneficial to them? A Rasool (Muhammad), who makes the things clear, has already come to them[13] yet they deny him, saying: “He is a madman, taught by others!”[14] We shall remove the affliction (famine from which they were suffering) for a while, but you will revert to the same old ways.[15] One day We shall seize you with a mighty onslaught to exact Our retribution.[16]

Before them We had put the people of Fir'on (Pharaoh) to the same test, when an honorable Rasool came to them,[17] saying: “Hand over to me the servants of Allah. I am to you a Rasool worthy of all trust.[18] Do not hold yourselves above Allah, surely I have brought to you a clear authority.[19] I have taken refuge with my Rabb and your Rabb against you injuring me.[20] If you do not believe me, then leave me alone."[21] But they became aggressive, so Musa prayed to his Rabb: “These are indeed a criminal people."[22] The reply came: “Set forth with My servants (Israelites) at night, surely you shall be pursued.[23] When you have crossed the red sea along with your people miraculously, then leave the sea divided; for they are a host who are destined to be drowned."[24] How many gardens and springs they left behind![25] And agriculture and grand palaces![26] And means of luxury and comfort which they used to enjoy![27] Thus was their end! And We let other people inherit what was once theirs.[28] Neither Heaven nor earth sheds tears for them; nor were they given a respite.[29]

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We did deliver the Children of Israel from a humiliating chastisement[30] inflicted by Fir'on who was the most arrogant among such inordinate transgressors,[31] and We chose them, in spite of knowing their weaknesses above the nations of the world.[32] We showed them signs in which there was a clear trial.[33] As to these (people of Qureysh) who say:[34] “There is nothing beyond our first death and we shall not be raised again.[35] Bring back our forefathers if you are truthful."[36] Are these people better than the people of Tubba and those who were before them? We destroyed them all only because they had become criminals.[37] It was not for a sport that We created the heavens the earth and all that lies between them.[38] We have created them to reveal the truth, but most of them do not understand.[39] Surely the Day of sorting out is the time appointed for the resurrection of them all.[40] On that Day no one shall be able to protect his friend, nor shall they receive any help[41] except those to whom Allah will show His Mercy: for it is He Who is the All-Mighty, the All Merciful.[42]

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Surely the Zaqqum tree[43] shall be the food of the sinners,[44] it will be like the dregs of oil. Which shall boil in the belly[45] like the boiling of scalding water.[46] A voice will be heard: “Seize him and drag him into the depth of the hell,[47] then pour scalding water over his head,[48] then the voice will say: “Taste it; you were such a powerful noble![49] This is the punishment which you use to doubt."[50]

As for the righteous, they will be in a secure place;[51] among gardens and springs,[52] dressed in fine silk and rich brocade, sitting face to face.[53] Such shall be their place! And We shall wed them to Hourin-Ayn (damsels with beautiful big and lustrous eyes).[54] There, in full peace, they shall call for every kind of fruit;[55] and after having prior death in the world, they shall taste death no more; and He (Allah) will protect them from the torment of hell[56] as a grace from your Rabb, and that will be the supreme achievement.[57] Surely We have made this Qur’an easy by revealing in your own language so that they may take heed.[58] If they do not accept the admonition then wait; surely they too are waiting.[59]