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In the name
of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful |
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SECTION: 1
The Compassionate (Allah).[1] Who taught the Qur’an,[2]
created man[3] and taught him how to convey his feelings and
thoughts.[4] The sun and the moon move along their computed
courses.[5] The shrubs and the trees prostrate in adoration.[6]
He has raised the heaven on high and created the balance:[7]
don’t ever tamper with this balance.[8] Therefore, you also
establish weight with justice and do not give less
measure.[9] He laid out the earth for His creatures,[10] with
all its fruits and palms having sheathed clusters,[11] and grain
with husk and scented herbs.[12] So, O jinn and men,
which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[13] He
created man from sounding clay similar to pottery,[14] and
created jinns from smokeless fire.[15] So, O jinn and men,
which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[16]
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It is
Allah Who created man, taught the Qur'an and taught him how to
convey his feelings and thoughts |
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He is Rabb of the two easts and the Rabb of
the two wests.[17] So, O jinn and men, which of your
Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[18] He has made the two
oceans apparently meeting together,[19] yet between them is a
barrier which they cannot cross.[20] So, O jinn and men,
which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[21] He
produces pearls and coral from both of them.[22] So, O jinn
and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you
deny?[23] His are the ships looming up like mountains on the
sea.[24] So, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors
will both of you deny?[25]
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Allah
is the Rabb of the easts and wests and He puts the laws to
regulate oceans, its products and ships |
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SECTION: 2
All that exists on the earth will perish,[26] but the Face of
your Rabb will remain full of Majesty and Glory.[27] Then, O
jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s glories will both of you
deny?[28] All who dwell in the heavens and the earth, implore
Him for their needs, every moment He is busy in some mighty
task.[29] Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s
honors will both of you deny?[30] O you, the two burdens (jinns
and mankind)! Soon We shall find the time to call you to
account.[31] Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s
favors will both of you deny?[32]
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All that exists will perish except Allah, Who is busy in mighty
tasks all the time |
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O you, the assembly of jinns and men! If you
have the power to get away from the boundaries of the heavens
and the earth (to escape from His punishment), then get
away! You cannot get away except with Our Own authority.[33]
Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s authorities
will both of you deny?[34] The flames of fire and molten brass
will be unleashed on you both, jinn and men, and you will
not be able to defend yourselves.[35] Then, O jinn and men,
which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[36] When
the heaven will burst and will become red like red hide.[37]
Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will
both of you deny?[38] On that Day neither man nor jinn will need
be asked about his sins.[39] Then, O jinn and men, which
of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[40] Because the
sinners will be recognized by their faces and they shall be
seized by their forelocks and their feet.[41] Then, O jinn
and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you
deny?[42] It will be said to them: “This is the hell which the
culprits denied."[43] They shall wander to and fro between fire
and hot boiling water.[44] Then, O jinn and men, which of
your Rabb’s warnings will both of you deny?[45]
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No one can run away from the jurisdiction of Allah
Sinners will be punished in hell |
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SECTION: 3 For those who fear the time when
they will have to stand before their Rabb there are two
gardens.[46] Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s
favors will both of you deny?[47] Having shady trees with
lush green branches.[48] Then, O jinn and men, which
of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[49] Each of them
will be watered by two flowing springs.[50] Then, O jinn and
men, which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[51]
In both of them there will be two pairs of every fruit.[52]
Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will
both of you deny?[53] They will recline on couches upholstered
with rich brocade while the fruit of the gardens will be within
their easy reach.[54] Then, O jinn and men, which of your
Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[55] Therein will be bashful
virgins, whom neither any man nor jinn has touched before.[56]
Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will
both of you deny?[57] So beautiful as though they were
rubies and corals.[58] Then, O jinn and men, which of
your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[59] Could the reward
for goodness be anything but goodness?[60] Then, O jinn and
men, which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[61]
And besides these two there shall be two other gardens.[62]
Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will
both of you deny?[63] Densely shaded with dark green trees.[64]
Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will
both of you deny?[65] In both of them there will be two gushing
springs.[66] Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s
favors will both of you deny?[67] Each planted with fruit trees,
dates and pomegranates.[68] Then, O jinn and men, which
of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[69] In each of
them, there will be chaste and beautiful virgins.[70]
Then, O jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will
both of you deny?[71] Hüris (beautiful damsels) sheltered
in their tents.[72] Then, O jinn and men, which of your
Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[73] Whom neither man nor
Jinn has ever touched before.[74] Then, O jinn and men,
which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you deny?[75] Reclining
on green cushions and beautiful fine carpets.[76] Then, O
jinn and men, which of your Rabb’s favors will both of you
deny?[77] Blessed be the name of your Rabb, His Majesty and His
Honor.[78]
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Righteous will be rewarded in paradise with lush gardens,
springs, fruits, bashful virgins and much more |
Major Issues, Divine
Law and Guidance:
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* It is Allah Who created man, taught him
the Qur’an and taught him how to convey his feelings and
thoughts.
* Allah is the Rabb of the easts and wests. It is He Who made
the laws to regulate the oceans: it's products and ships.
* All that exists will perish except Allah.
* No one can run away from the jurisdiction of Allah.
* Sinners will be punished in hell and the righteous will be
awarded paradise with lush gardens, springs, fruits and bashful
virgins.
This is the only Sürah of the Qur’an in
which, besides men, the jinn are directly addressed. In this
Sürah both men and jinn are taught to realize the wonders of
Allah’s power, His countless blessings, their own helplessness
and accountability before Him. They are warned of the evil
consequences of being disobedient to Him and made aware of the
best results of His obedience.
However at several other places in the Qur’an there are clear
pointers that the jinn are a creation, who like men, are endowed
with freedom of will and action and are therefore, accountable;
who have been granted the freedom of belief and unbelief and of
obedience and disobedience. Also among them are believers and
unbelievers, the obedient and the rebellious, just as there are
among human beings. Also among them exists such groups as have
believed in the Prophets sent by God and in the Divine Books.
This Sürah clearly points out that the message of the Prophet (pbuh)
and the Qur’an is meant both for men and for jinn. His
Prophethood is not restricted to human beings alone. The
beginning of the Sürah addresses human beings. But from verse 13
onward both men and jinn are addressed together, and one and the
same invitation is extended to both. |
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