N.Starkovsky · MealMerkezi.Net

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Alif lam ra. [This is] a Scripture We have sent down to you, so that by permission of their Lord, you lead mankind from darkness into light, on the path of the Mighty, the Praiseworthy —

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of God, the Owner of everything in Heavens and earth. Woe to the disbelievers because of the mighty punishment!

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Indeed, they love the present life more than they long for the Hereafter; they divert [others] from the way of God and try to make it crooked — they are far astray!

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We have been sending a Messenger only to give clear explanations in the language of his people. God sends astray anyone He wills, and guides anyone He wills. He is the Mighty, the Wise.

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We sent Moses with Our Signs: — Bring your people from darkness into light and remind them of God’s days. There are Signs in this for all the patient and thankful.

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Moses said to his people: “Remember God’s favor to you. He saved you from the people of Pharaoh who imposed upon you an evil punishment by killing your sons and sparing your women. This was a mighty test from your Lord.”

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Then your Lord proclaimed: — If you are grateful, I will increase [my favors] to you, but terrible shall be My punishment if you’re ungrateful!

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Moses said: “Even if you and all the people on earth are ungrateful, then, verily, God will remain rich and praiseworthy!”

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Has not an account of the people of the past reach you: of Noah, of the peoples of ’Ad and Thamood, and of those who came after them and are known only to God? Their Messengers had been coming to them with Proofs, but, covering their mouths with their hands, they used to say: “We deny everything you’ve been sent with and we have strong doubts about what you’re calling us to!”

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The Messengers said: “How can one have doubts about God, the Creator of Heavens and earth, Who calls you to forgive your sins and respites you till the appointed time?” They said: “You’re people like us! If you want to turn us away from what our fathers used to worship, then come to us with a clear mandate!”

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The Messengers said: “Yes, we are people like you, but God bestows [His] favor upon the servants He chooses. We can’t show you [our] power without God’s permission. Let all the believers trust in God!

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How shall we not trust in God if He is the One, Who guided us on our path? We’ll patiently endure your abuse — let those who trust put their trust in God!”

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Then the disbelievers said to their Messengers: “We’ll expel you from our land if you don’t return to our creed!” But God inspired [the Messengers]: — We will destroy those who do wrong

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and We will settle you on this land after them. This is for those who fear standing before Me and who dread My threat.

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[The Messengers] asked for a victory, and every stubborn sinner was defeated.

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Before him is Hell, where he shall drink fetid water!

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He will gulp it up, but will hardly swallow it. Death shall assail him from every side. Yet he shall not die: before him will be a punishment that will never end.

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The deeds of those who disbelieve in their Lord are like ashes in a furious wind on a stormy day. They have no control over what they have earned — see, how far they are astray!

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Do you not see that God has created the Heavens and earth in Truth? If He only wished, He would remove you and replace you with a new Creation —

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that will not be difficult for God!

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When they are all brought before God, the weak shall say to the arrogant: “We’ve followed you, now divert from us at least a part of God’s punishment!” And [the arrogant] shall say: “Had God guided us, we would’ve guided you in turn. [Now] it’s the same for us if we lament or we endure — indeed, we don’t have a way out!”

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After sentencing, Satan shall say: “Verily, God has fulfilled His promise. I’ve also made promises, but I deceived you — indeed, I had no authority over you. I’ve only motioned to you, and you obeyed, so don’t blame me, but blame yourselves! I can’t help you, and you can’t help me; and I disavow your associating me [with God].” Verily, a painful punishment is [in store] for the unjust!

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But those who have believed and have done good works shall enter the Gardens under which the rivers flow. They shall dwell therein for ever by leave of their Lord. The greeting there is “Peace!”

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Do you not see how God comes up with comparisons? A good word is like a good tree with firmly planted roots and branches to the sky!

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When the time comes, it produces edible fruit by permission of its Lord. God comes up with such comparisons to people — perhaps they will come to their senses!

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But a bad word is like a bad tree whose roots can be [easily] pulled from the ground because it is not [anchored] securely.

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By [His] true Word God strengthens those who believed in this life and the Hereafter. As for the sinners, God allows them to lose their way — God does what He wills!

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Have you not seen those who traded God’s mercy for disbelief and sent their people to the place of perdition —

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to Hell, where they shall be burnt. Dreadful is this abode!

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They set up equals to God to divert [others] from His way. Say: “Enjoy yourselves, but, verily, your destination is straight into the Fire!”

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