IslamAwakened.com Qur'an Tafsir of Surah as-Saffat - Those Who Set The Ranks, Drawn up in Ranks, The Rangers as rendered by Safi Kaskas
as-Saffat Safi Kaskas
IslamAwakened.com Qur'an Tafsir of Surah as-Saffat - Those Who Set The Ranks, Drawn up in Ranks, The Rangers as rendered by Safi Kaskas
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By those lined up in ranks,
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By those lined up in ranks,
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and those who warn, crying warnings,
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and those who warn, crying warnings,
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and those who recite God's word,
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and those who recite God's word,
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your God is One,
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your God is One,
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Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything between them, Lord of every sunrise.
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Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything between them, Lord of every sunrise.
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We have adorned the nearest heaven with planets
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We have adorned the nearest heaven with planets
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and protected them against every rebellious devil,
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and protected them against every rebellious devil,
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[so that the devils] may not listen to the highest assembly [of angels] but be repelled from every side,
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[so that the devils] may not listen to the highest assembly [of angels] but be repelled from every side,
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driven away. For them there is a continuous punishment,
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driven away. For them there is a continuous punishment,
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except for him who snatches a glimpse [of such knowledge], He will be pursued by a piercing flame. [:
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except for him who snatches a glimpse [of such knowledge], He will be pursued by a piercing flame. [:
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Then ask those who persist on denying the truth if they were more difficult to create than those other beings We have created, for We created them from sticky clay. [:
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Then ask those who persist on denying the truth if they were more difficult to create than those other beings We have created, for We created them from sticky clay. [:
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No wonder you are surprised, to see them ridicule [the message], [:
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No wonder you are surprised, to see them ridicule [the message], [:
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and when they are reminded [of the Truth], they don't want to remember, [:
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and when they are reminded [of the Truth], they don't want to remember, [:
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and when they see a sign, they ridicule it, [:
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and when they see a sign, they ridicule it, [:
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saying, "This is mere magic. [:
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saying, "This is mere magic. [:
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When We have died and become dust and bones, are we to be resurrected, [:
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When We have died and become dust and bones, are we to be resurrected, [:
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and our forefathers too?" [:
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and our forefathers too?" [:
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Say, "Yes, and [on that Day of Judgment] you will be humiliated."
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Say, "Yes, and [on that Day of Judgment] you will be humiliated."
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[On that Day,] there will be only a single shout, and at once they will begin to see.
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[On that Day,] there will be only a single shout, and at once they will begin to see.
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They will say, "How terrible for us! This is the Day of Judgment,"
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They will say, "How terrible for us! This is the Day of Judgment,"
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and [They will be told], "This is the Day of separation [between the good and the bad], which you used to deny."
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and [They will be told], "This is the Day of separation [between the good and the bad], which you used to deny."
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[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who were unjust, all those like them, and the idols they used to worship
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[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who were unjust, all those like them, and the idols they used to worship
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instead of God, and show them to the path of Hell
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instead of God, and show them to the path of Hell
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And stop them, for they are to be questioned:
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And stop them, for they are to be questioned:
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"Why do you not help each other now?"
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"Why do you not help each other now?"
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No, today they come in absolute submission,
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No, today they come in absolute submission,
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and they will turn on one another, questioning each other.
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and they will turn on one another, questioning each other.
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[Some] will say, "You used to approach us from a position of power."
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[Some] will say, "You used to approach us from a position of power."
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The others will say, "No, you [yourselves] were not believers,
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The others will say, "No, you [yourselves] were not believers,
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and we had no authority over you, but you were exceedingly arrogant people.
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and we had no authority over you, but you were exceedingly arrogant people.
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Our Lord's Word has been carried out against us, and we will all taste punishment.
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Our Lord's Word has been carried out against us, and we will all taste punishment.
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We misled you, and we were ourselves misled."
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We misled you, and we were ourselves misled."
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On that Day, they will share in the punishment,
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On that Day, they will share in the punishment,
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for that is how We deal with those who forced others to reject Our messages.
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for that is how We deal with those who forced others to reject Our messages.
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Whenever they were told, "There is no god but God," they became arrogant,
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Whenever they were told, "There is no god but God," they became arrogant,
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and would say, "Are we to give up our gods for a mad poet?"
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and would say, "Are we to give up our gods for a mad poet?"
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Rather, the Prophet has come with the Truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
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Rather, the Prophet has come with the Truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
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You [who deny the truth] will taste the painful punishment,
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You [who deny the truth] will taste the painful punishment,
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and you will be repaid only for what you used to do.
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and you will be repaid only for what you used to do.
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Not so for God's devoted worshipers,
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Not so for God's devoted worshipers,
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they will have recognizable provision,
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they will have recognizable provision,
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of fruits, and they will be honored
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of fruits, and they will be honored
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in Gardens of delight,
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in Gardens of delight,
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[resting] on couches and facing one another.
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[resting] on couches and facing one another.
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A cup from a flowing spring will be passed among them,
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A cup from a flowing spring will be passed among them,
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white and delicious to the drinkers,
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white and delicious to the drinkers,
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which will neither sicken nor intoxicate them.
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which will neither sicken nor intoxicate them.
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With them are mates of modest gaze with beautiful eyes
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With them are mates of modest gaze with beautiful eyes
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just like closely guarded pearls.
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just like closely guarded pearls.
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They will turn to one another, inquiring
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They will turn to one another, inquiring
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One of them says" I used to have a friend [on earth]
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One of them says" I used to have a friend [on earth]
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who used to say to me, are you of those who believe
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who used to say to me, are you of those who believe
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that, when we have died and become dust and bones, we will be brought for judgment?'"
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that, when we have died and become dust and bones, we will be brought for judgment?'"
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And he will add, "Shall we look for him?"
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And he will add, "Shall we look for him?"
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And he looks and sees [his former companion] in the midst of Hell.
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And he looks and sees [his former companion] in the midst of Hell.
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He says to him, "By God, you almost ruined me.
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He says to him, "By God, you almost ruined me.
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Were It not for the grace of my Lord, I would have been with those taken [to Hell].
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Were It not for the grace of my Lord, I would have been with those taken [to Hell].
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Then, [he says to those in paradise], "Will we really not die
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Then, [he says to those in paradise], "Will we really not die
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except for our first death, and will we really not be punished?"
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except for our first death, and will we really not be punished?"
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Truly, this is the ultimate success."
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Truly, this is the ultimate success."
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This is what everyone should strive to attain.
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This is what everyone should strive to attain.
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Is Paradise a better place to be, or the tree of Bitterness?
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Is Paradise a better place to be, or the tree of Bitterness?
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We have made [this tree] a punishment for the unjust.
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We have made [this tree] a punishment for the unjust.
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It is a tree that grows in the heart of Hell,
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It is a tree that grows in the heart of Hell,
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Its fruit like devils' heads,
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Its fruit like devils' heads,
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and [the people in Hell] will eat from it and fill their bellies with it.
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and [the people in Hell] will eat from it and fill their bellies with it.
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On top of that, they will have a boiling brew to drink.
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On top of that, they will have a boiling brew to drink.
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Then they will return to Hell,
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Then they will return to Hell,
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for they found their fathers misguided,
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for they found their fathers misguided,
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so they rushed [to follow] in their footsteps.
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so they rushed [to follow] in their footsteps.
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Most of the earlier peoples went astray before them,
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Most of the earlier peoples went astray before them,
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though We had already sent them someone to give warning.
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though We had already sent them someone to give warning.
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Look, then, at the final fate of those who were warned,
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Look, then, at the final fate of those who were warned,
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except for the devout worshipers of God.
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except for the devout worshipers of God.
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Noah called Us, and how excellent was Our response.
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Noah called Us, and how excellent was Our response.
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We saved him and his family from the great distress.
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We saved him and his family from the great distress.
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We made his descendants the survivors,
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We made his descendants the survivors,
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and left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
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and left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
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"Peace upon Noah, among all people."
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"Peace upon Noah, among all people."
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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We drowned the rest.
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We drowned the rest.
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Abraham was like him.
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Abraham was like him.
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He came to his Lord with a faultless heart,
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He came to his Lord with a faultless heart,
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and said to his father and his people, "What are you worshiping?
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and said to his father and his people, "What are you worshiping?
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Are you fooling yourselves by choosing false gods other than God?
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Are you fooling yourselves by choosing false gods other than God?
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What do you think about the Lord of the worlds?"
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What do you think about the Lord of the worlds?"
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Then he took a look at the stars
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Then he took a look at the stars
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and said, "I am sick [of you worshipping these],"
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and said, "I am sick [of you worshipping these],"
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so they turned away from him and left.
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so they turned away from him and left.
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Then he turned to their gods and said, "Will you not eat?
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Then he turned to their gods and said, "Will you not eat?
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What is wrong with you that you do not speak?"
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What is wrong with you that you do not speak?"
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And he turned on them, striking them with his right hand.
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And he turned on them, striking them with his right hand.
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His people came rushing back to him.
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His people came rushing back to him.
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He said, "How can you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
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He said, "How can you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
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while God created you and everything you do?"
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while God created you and everything you do?"
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They said, "Construct a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
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They said, "Construct a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
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They plotted against him, but We humiliated them.
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They plotted against him, but We humiliated them.
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[Abraham] said, "I will go away to my Lord, He will guide me.
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[Abraham] said, "I will go away to my Lord, He will guide me.
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My Lord, grant me a righteous son."
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My Lord, grant me a righteous son."
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So We gave him the good news of a gentle boy.
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So We gave him the good news of a gentle boy.
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And when [the boy] was old enough to work with him, he said, "My son, I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "My father, do as you are ordered. You will find me, God willing, patient."
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And when [the boy] was old enough to work with him, he said, "My son, I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "My father, do as you are ordered. You will find me, God willing, patient."
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But as soon as they had both submitted to [what they thought to be] God's will, and [Abraham] had laid [his son] down on the side of his face,
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But as soon as they had both submitted to [what they thought to be] God's will, and [Abraham] had laid [his son] down on the side of his face,
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We called to him, "Abraham,
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We called to him, "Abraham,
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you have fulfilled the vision." This is how we reward those who do good.
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you have fulfilled the vision." This is how we reward those who do good.
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This was clearly a grave trial,
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This was clearly a grave trial,
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and We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
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and We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
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and We left the later generations saying of him:
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and We left the later generations saying of him:
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"Peace be upon Abraham."
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"Peace be upon Abraham."
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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for [Abraham] was among Our believing worshipers.
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for [Abraham] was among Our believing worshipers.
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Then We gave him the good news of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous,
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Then We gave him the good news of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous,
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and We blessed him and Isaac. Among their descendants are doers of good, and those who clearly wrong themselves.
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and We blessed him and Isaac. Among their descendants are doers of good, and those who clearly wrong themselves.
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We certainly showed great kindness to Moses and Aaron.
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We certainly showed great kindness to Moses and Aaron.
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We saved them and their people from a terrible predicament,
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We saved them and their people from a terrible predicament,
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and We supported them so that they prevailed,
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and We supported them so that they prevailed,
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and We gave them the clarifying Book,
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and We gave them the clarifying Book,
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and We guided them on the straight path,
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and We guided them on the straight path,
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and We left the later generations saying of them:
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and We left the later generations saying of them:
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"Peace be upon Moses and Aaron."
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"Peace be upon Moses and Aaron."
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This is how We reward those who do good,
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This is how We reward those who do good,
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for they were among Our believing worshipers.
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for they were among Our believing worshipers.
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Elijah was indeed one of the messengers.
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Elijah was indeed one of the messengers.
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When he said to his people, "Will you not remain mindful of God?
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When he said to his people, "Will you not remain mindful of God?
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Do you call upon Baal and leave the best of creators,
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Do you call upon Baal and leave the best of creators,
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God, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"
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God, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"
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But they denied him, so they will be brought [for punishment],
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But they denied him, so they will be brought [for punishment],
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except for God's devout worshipers.
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except for God's devout worshipers.
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And We left the later generations saying of him:
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And We left the later generations saying of him:
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"Peace be upon the House of Elijah."
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"Peace be upon the House of Elijah."
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This how we reward those who do good,
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This how we reward those who do good,
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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Lot was indeed one of the messengers.
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Lot was indeed one of the messengers.
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We saved him and all of his family,
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We saved him and all of his family,
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except an old woman who stayed behind.
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except an old woman who stayed behind.
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Then We destroyed the others.
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Then We destroyed the others.
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You pass by them morning
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You pass by them morning
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and night, so will you not use your reason?
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and night, so will you not use your reason?
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Jonah was one of the messengers.
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Jonah was one of the messengers.
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He ran away to an loaded ship,
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He ran away to an loaded ship,
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but they cast lots, and he lost,
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but they cast lots, and he lost,
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[so they threw him into the sea], and a great fish swallowed him, for He was blameworthy [for what he had done].
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[so they threw him into the sea], and a great fish swallowed him, for He was blameworthy [for what he had done].
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And had he not been one of those who glorify God's limitless glory,
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And had he not been one of those who glorify God's limitless glory,
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he would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
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he would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
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But We cast him, ill, on an open shore,
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But We cast him, ill, on an open shore,
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and We made a gourd vine to grow over him,
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and We made a gourd vine to grow over him,
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and We sent him to a hundred thousand people or more.
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and We sent him to a hundred thousand people or more.
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They believed, so We let them enjoy their life.
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They believed, so We let them enjoy their life.
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So [Prophet] inquire [of the idolaters], "Why do they think their Lord has daughters while they have sons"?
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So [Prophet] inquire [of the idolaters], "Why do they think their Lord has daughters while they have sons"?
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Or, maybe they witnessed the creation of the angels as females?"
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Or, maybe they witnessed the creation of the angels as females?"
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No indeed, It is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
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No indeed, It is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
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"God has begotten," and they are liars.
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"God has begotten," and they are liars.
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Has He chosen daughters over sons?
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Has He chosen daughters over sons?
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What is [wrong] with you? How do you reach your judgments?
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What is [wrong] with you? How do you reach your judgments?
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Will you not be reminded [of the warning against such thinking]?
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Will you not be reminded [of the warning against such thinking]?
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Or do you have a clear authority [for what you allege]?
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Or do you have a clear authority [for what you allege]?
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Then, produce your Book, if you are truthful.
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Then, produce your Book, if you are truthful.
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They also claimed a lineage between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know that they will be brought before Him for [judgment].
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They also claimed a lineage between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know that they will be brought before Him for [judgment].
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May God be exalted in His glory above all they describe,
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May God be exalted in His glory above all they describe,
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except for God's devout worshipers [who don't make such claims].
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except for God's devout worshipers [who don't make such claims].
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So you [who deny the truth] and whatever you worship,
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So you [who deny the truth] and whatever you worship,
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cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
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cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
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except for him who will burn in Hell.
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except for him who will burn in Hell.
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[All of God's creations will say], "Among us, too, there is none but has a known place.
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[All of God's creations will say], "Among us, too, there is none but has a known place.
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We are ranged in ranks,
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We are ranged in ranks,
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and we are those who glorify God."
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and we are those who glorify God."
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The unbelievers used to say,
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The unbelievers used to say,
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"If only we had a message from those who lived before us,
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"If only we had a message from those who lived before us,
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we would have been faithful worshipers of God."
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we would have been faithful worshipers of God."
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But they rejected the message, so they will soon realize [the consequences].
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But they rejected the message, so they will soon realize [the consequences].
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Our word has already been given to Our worshiping Messengers
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Our word has already been given to Our worshiping Messengers
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[that] they would indeed be victorious,
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[that] they would indeed be victorious,
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and [that] Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
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and [that] Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
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So [Prophet], leave them for a time.
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So [Prophet], leave them for a time.
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And watch them, for they will soon see.
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And watch them, for they will soon see.
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Do they really want to hasten Our punishment?
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Do they really want to hasten Our punishment?
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When it descends on them, how terrible will that morning be for those who were warned.
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When it descends on them, how terrible will that morning be for those who were warned.
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Leave them for a time,
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Leave them for a time,
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and watch them, for they will soon see.
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and watch them, for they will soon see.
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May your Lord, the Lord of Might, be exalted in His glory above all they describe.
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May your Lord, the Lord of Might, be exalted in His glory above all they describe.
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And Peace be on the Messengers,
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And Peace be on the Messengers,
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and praise be to God, Lord of the worlds.
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and praise be to God, Lord of the worlds.
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and praise be to God, Lord of the worlds.
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and praise be to God, Lord of the worlds.
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And Peace be on the Messengers,
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And Peace be on the Messengers,
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May your Lord, the Lord of Might, be exalted in His glory above all they describe.
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May your Lord, the Lord of Might, be exalted in His glory above all they describe.
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and watch them, for they will soon see.
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and watch them, for they will soon see.
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Leave them for a time,
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Leave them for a time,
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When it descends on them, how terrible will that morning be for those who were warned.
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When it descends on them, how terrible will that morning be for those who were warned.
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Do they really want to hasten Our punishment?
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Do they really want to hasten Our punishment?
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And watch them, for they will soon see.
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And watch them, for they will soon see.
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So [Prophet], leave them for a time.
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So [Prophet], leave them for a time.
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and [that] Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
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and [that] Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
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[that] they would indeed be victorious,
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[that] they would indeed be victorious,
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Our word has already been given to Our worshiping Messengers
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Our word has already been given to Our worshiping Messengers
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But they rejected the message, so they will soon realize [the consequences].
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But they rejected the message, so they will soon realize [the consequences].
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we would have been faithful worshipers of God."
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we would have been faithful worshipers of God."
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"If only we had a message from those who lived before us,
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"If only we had a message from those who lived before us,
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The unbelievers used to say,
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The unbelievers used to say,
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and we are those who glorify God."
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and we are those who glorify God."
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We are ranged in ranks,
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We are ranged in ranks,
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[All of God's creations will say], "Among us, too, there is none but has a known place.
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[All of God's creations will say], "Among us, too, there is none but has a known place.
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except for him who will burn in Hell.
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except for him who will burn in Hell.
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cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
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cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
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So you [who deny the truth] and whatever you worship,
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So you [who deny the truth] and whatever you worship,
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except for God's devout worshipers [who don't make such claims].
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except for God's devout worshipers [who don't make such claims].
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May God be exalted in His glory above all they describe,
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May God be exalted in His glory above all they describe,
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They also claimed a lineage between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know that they will be brought before Him for [judgment].
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They also claimed a lineage between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know that they will be brought before Him for [judgment].
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Then, produce your Book, if you are truthful.
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Then, produce your Book, if you are truthful.
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Or do you have a clear authority [for what you allege]?
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Or do you have a clear authority [for what you allege]?
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Will you not be reminded [of the warning against such thinking]?
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Will you not be reminded [of the warning against such thinking]?
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What is [wrong] with you? How do you reach your judgments?
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What is [wrong] with you? How do you reach your judgments?
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Has He chosen daughters over sons?
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Has He chosen daughters over sons?
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"God has begotten," and they are liars.
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"God has begotten," and they are liars.
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No indeed, It is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
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No indeed, It is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
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Or, maybe they witnessed the creation of the angels as females?"
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Or, maybe they witnessed the creation of the angels as females?"
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So [Prophet] inquire [of the idolaters], "Why do they think their Lord has daughters while they have sons"?
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So [Prophet] inquire [of the idolaters], "Why do they think their Lord has daughters while they have sons"?
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They believed, so We let them enjoy their life.
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They believed, so We let them enjoy their life.
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and We sent him to a hundred thousand people or more.
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and We sent him to a hundred thousand people or more.
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and We made a gourd vine to grow over him,
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and We made a gourd vine to grow over him,
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But We cast him, ill, on an open shore,
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But We cast him, ill, on an open shore,
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he would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
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he would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
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And had he not been one of those who glorify God's limitless glory,
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And had he not been one of those who glorify God's limitless glory,
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[so they threw him into the sea], and a great fish swallowed him, for He was blameworthy [for what he had done].
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[so they threw him into the sea], and a great fish swallowed him, for He was blameworthy [for what he had done].
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but they cast lots, and he lost,
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but they cast lots, and he lost,
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He ran away to an loaded ship,
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He ran away to an loaded ship,
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Jonah was one of the messengers.
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Jonah was one of the messengers.
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and night, so will you not use your reason?
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and night, so will you not use your reason?
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You pass by them morning
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You pass by them morning
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Then We destroyed the others.
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Then We destroyed the others.
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except an old woman who stayed behind.
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except an old woman who stayed behind.
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We saved him and all of his family,
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We saved him and all of his family,
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Lot was indeed one of the messengers.
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Lot was indeed one of the messengers.
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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This how we reward those who do good,
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This how we reward those who do good,
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"Peace be upon the House of Elijah."
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"Peace be upon the House of Elijah."
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And We left the later generations saying of him:
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And We left the later generations saying of him:
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except for God's devout worshipers.
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except for God's devout worshipers.
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But they denied him, so they will be brought [for punishment],
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But they denied him, so they will be brought [for punishment],
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God, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"
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God, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"
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Do you call upon Baal and leave the best of creators,
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Do you call upon Baal and leave the best of creators,
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When he said to his people, "Will you not remain mindful of God?
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When he said to his people, "Will you not remain mindful of God?
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Elijah was indeed one of the messengers.
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Elijah was indeed one of the messengers.
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for they were among Our believing worshipers.
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for they were among Our believing worshipers.
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This is how We reward those who do good,
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This is how We reward those who do good,
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"Peace be upon Moses and Aaron."
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"Peace be upon Moses and Aaron."
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and We left the later generations saying of them:
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and We left the later generations saying of them:
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and We guided them on the straight path,
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and We guided them on the straight path,
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and We gave them the clarifying Book,
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and We gave them the clarifying Book,
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and We supported them so that they prevailed,
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and We supported them so that they prevailed,
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We saved them and their people from a terrible predicament,
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We saved them and their people from a terrible predicament,
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We certainly showed great kindness to Moses and Aaron.
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We certainly showed great kindness to Moses and Aaron.
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and We blessed him and Isaac. Among their descendants are doers of good, and those who clearly wrong themselves.
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and We blessed him and Isaac. Among their descendants are doers of good, and those who clearly wrong themselves.
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Then We gave him the good news of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous,
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Then We gave him the good news of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous,
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for [Abraham] was among Our believing worshipers.
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for [Abraham] was among Our believing worshipers.
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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"Peace be upon Abraham."
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"Peace be upon Abraham."
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and We left the later generations saying of him:
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and We left the later generations saying of him:
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and We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
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and We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
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This was clearly a grave trial,
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This was clearly a grave trial,
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you have fulfilled the vision." This is how we reward those who do good.
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you have fulfilled the vision." This is how we reward those who do good.
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We called to him, "Abraham,
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We called to him, "Abraham,
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But as soon as they had both submitted to [what they thought to be] God's will, and [Abraham] had laid [his son] down on the side of his face,
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But as soon as they had both submitted to [what they thought to be] God's will, and [Abraham] had laid [his son] down on the side of his face,
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And when [the boy] was old enough to work with him, he said, "My son, I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "My father, do as you are ordered. You will find me, God willing, patient."
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And when [the boy] was old enough to work with him, he said, "My son, I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "My father, do as you are ordered. You will find me, God willing, patient."
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So We gave him the good news of a gentle boy.
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So We gave him the good news of a gentle boy.
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My Lord, grant me a righteous son."
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My Lord, grant me a righteous son."
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[Abraham] said, "I will go away to my Lord, He will guide me.
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[Abraham] said, "I will go away to my Lord, He will guide me.
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They plotted against him, but We humiliated them.
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They plotted against him, but We humiliated them.
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They said, "Construct a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
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They said, "Construct a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
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while God created you and everything you do?"
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while God created you and everything you do?"
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He said, "How can you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
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He said, "How can you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
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His people came rushing back to him.
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His people came rushing back to him.
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And he turned on them, striking them with his right hand.
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And he turned on them, striking them with his right hand.
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What is wrong with you that you do not speak?"
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What is wrong with you that you do not speak?"
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Then he turned to their gods and said, "Will you not eat?
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Then he turned to their gods and said, "Will you not eat?
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so they turned away from him and left.
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so they turned away from him and left.
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and said, "I am sick [of you worshipping these],"
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and said, "I am sick [of you worshipping these],"
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Then he took a look at the stars
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Then he took a look at the stars
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What do you think about the Lord of the worlds?"
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What do you think about the Lord of the worlds?"
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Are you fooling yourselves by choosing false gods other than God?
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Are you fooling yourselves by choosing false gods other than God?
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and said to his father and his people, "What are you worshiping?
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and said to his father and his people, "What are you worshiping?
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He came to his Lord with a faultless heart,
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He came to his Lord with a faultless heart,
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Abraham was like him.
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Abraham was like him.
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We drowned the rest.
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We drowned the rest.
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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for he was among Our believing worshipers.
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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This is how we reward those who do good,
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"Peace upon Noah, among all people."
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"Peace upon Noah, among all people."
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and left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
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and left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
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We made his descendants the survivors,
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We made his descendants the survivors,
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We saved him and his family from the great distress.
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We saved him and his family from the great distress.
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Noah called Us, and how excellent was Our response.
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Noah called Us, and how excellent was Our response.
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except for the devout worshipers of God.
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except for the devout worshipers of God.
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Look, then, at the final fate of those who were warned,
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Look, then, at the final fate of those who were warned,
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though We had already sent them someone to give warning.
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though We had already sent them someone to give warning.
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Most of the earlier peoples went astray before them,
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Most of the earlier peoples went astray before them,
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so they rushed [to follow] in their footsteps.
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so they rushed [to follow] in their footsteps.
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for they found their fathers misguided,
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for they found their fathers misguided,
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Then they will return to Hell,
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Then they will return to Hell,
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On top of that, they will have a boiling brew to drink.
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On top of that, they will have a boiling brew to drink.
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and [the people in Hell] will eat from it and fill their bellies with it.
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and [the people in Hell] will eat from it and fill their bellies with it.
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Its fruit like devils' heads,
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Its fruit like devils' heads,
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It is a tree that grows in the heart of Hell,
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It is a tree that grows in the heart of Hell,
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We have made [this tree] a punishment for the unjust.
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We have made [this tree] a punishment for the unjust.
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Is Paradise a better place to be, or the tree of Bitterness?
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Is Paradise a better place to be, or the tree of Bitterness?
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This is what everyone should strive to attain.
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This is what everyone should strive to attain.
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Truly, this is the ultimate success."
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Truly, this is the ultimate success."
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except for our first death, and will we really not be punished?"
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except for our first death, and will we really not be punished?"
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Then, [he says to those in paradise], "Will we really not die
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Then, [he says to those in paradise], "Will we really not die
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Were It not for the grace of my Lord, I would have been with those taken [to Hell].
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Were It not for the grace of my Lord, I would have been with those taken [to Hell].
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He says to him, "By God, you almost ruined me.
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He says to him, "By God, you almost ruined me.
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And he looks and sees [his former companion] in the midst of Hell.
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And he looks and sees [his former companion] in the midst of Hell.
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And he will add, "Shall we look for him?"
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And he will add, "Shall we look for him?"
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that, when we have died and become dust and bones, we will be brought for judgment?'"
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that, when we have died and become dust and bones, we will be brought for judgment?'"
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who used to say to me, are you of those who believe
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who used to say to me, are you of those who believe
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One of them says" I used to have a friend [on earth]
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One of them says" I used to have a friend [on earth]
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They will turn to one another, inquiring
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They will turn to one another, inquiring
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just like closely guarded pearls.
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just like closely guarded pearls.
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With them are mates of modest gaze with beautiful eyes
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With them are mates of modest gaze with beautiful eyes
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which will neither sicken nor intoxicate them.
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which will neither sicken nor intoxicate them.
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white and delicious to the drinkers,
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white and delicious to the drinkers,
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A cup from a flowing spring will be passed among them,
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A cup from a flowing spring will be passed among them,
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[resting] on couches and facing one another.
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[resting] on couches and facing one another.
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in Gardens of delight,
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in Gardens of delight,
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of fruits, and they will be honored
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of fruits, and they will be honored
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they will have recognizable provision,
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they will have recognizable provision,
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Not so for God's devoted worshipers,
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Not so for God's devoted worshipers,
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and you will be repaid only for what you used to do.
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and you will be repaid only for what you used to do.
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You [who deny the truth] will taste the painful punishment,
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You [who deny the truth] will taste the painful punishment,
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Rather, the Prophet has come with the Truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
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Rather, the Prophet has come with the Truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
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and would say, "Are we to give up our gods for a mad poet?"
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and would say, "Are we to give up our gods for a mad poet?"
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Whenever they were told, "There is no god but God," they became arrogant,
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Whenever they were told, "There is no god but God," they became arrogant,
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for that is how We deal with those who forced others to reject Our messages.
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for that is how We deal with those who forced others to reject Our messages.
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On that Day, they will share in the punishment,
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On that Day, they will share in the punishment,
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We misled you, and we were ourselves misled."
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We misled you, and we were ourselves misled."
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Our Lord's Word has been carried out against us, and we will all taste punishment.
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Our Lord's Word has been carried out against us, and we will all taste punishment.
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and we had no authority over you, but you were exceedingly arrogant people.
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and we had no authority over you, but you were exceedingly arrogant people.
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The others will say, "No, you [yourselves] were not believers,
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The others will say, "No, you [yourselves] were not believers,
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[Some] will say, "You used to approach us from a position of power."
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[Some] will say, "You used to approach us from a position of power."
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and they will turn on one another, questioning each other.
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and they will turn on one another, questioning each other.
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No, today they come in absolute submission,
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No, today they come in absolute submission,
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"Why do you not help each other now?"
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"Why do you not help each other now?"
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And stop them, for they are to be questioned:
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And stop them, for they are to be questioned:
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instead of God, and show them to the path of Hell
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instead of God, and show them to the path of Hell
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[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who were unjust, all those like them, and the idols they used to worship
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[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who were unjust, all those like them, and the idols they used to worship
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and [They will be told], "This is the Day of separation [between the good and the bad], which you used to deny."
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and [They will be told], "This is the Day of separation [between the good and the bad], which you used to deny."
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They will say, "How terrible for us! This is the Day of Judgment,"
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They will say, "How terrible for us! This is the Day of Judgment,"
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[On that Day,] there will be only a single shout, and at once they will begin to see.
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[On that Day,] there will be only a single shout, and at once they will begin to see.
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Say, "Yes, and [on that Day of Judgment] you will be humiliated."
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Say, "Yes, and [on that Day of Judgment] you will be humiliated."
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and our forefathers too?" [:
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and our forefathers too?" [:
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When We have died and become dust and bones, are we to be resurrected, [:
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When We have died and become dust and bones, are we to be resurrected, [:
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saying, "This is mere magic. [:
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saying, "This is mere magic. [:
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and when they see a sign, they ridicule it, [:
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and when they see a sign, they ridicule it, [:
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and when they are reminded [of the Truth], they don't want to remember, [:
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and when they are reminded [of the Truth], they don't want to remember, [:
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No wonder you are surprised, to see them ridicule [the message], [:
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No wonder you are surprised, to see them ridicule [the message], [:
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Then ask those who persist on denying the truth if they were more difficult to create than those other beings We have created, for We created them from sticky clay. [:
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Then ask those who persist on denying the truth if they were more difficult to create than those other beings We have created, for We created them from sticky clay. [:
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except for him who snatches a glimpse [of such knowledge], He will be pursued by a piercing flame. [:
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except for him who snatches a glimpse [of such knowledge], He will be pursued by a piercing flame. [:
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driven away. For them there is a continuous punishment,
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driven away. For them there is a continuous punishment,
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[so that the devils] may not listen to the highest assembly [of angels] but be repelled from every side,
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[so that the devils] may not listen to the highest assembly [of angels] but be repelled from every side,
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and protected them against every rebellious devil,
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and protected them against every rebellious devil,
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We have adorned the nearest heaven with planets
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We have adorned the nearest heaven with planets
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Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything between them, Lord of every sunrise.
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Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything between them, Lord of every sunrise.
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your God is One,
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your God is One,
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and those who recite God's word,
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and those who recite God's word,
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and those who warn, crying warnings,
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and those who warn, crying warnings,
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By those lined up in ranks,
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By those lined up in ranks,
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