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14: Abraham
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A. L. R. A Book which We have revealed unto thee, in order that thou
mightest lead mankind out of the depths of darkness into light - by
the leave of their Lord - to the Way of (Him) the Exalted in power,
worthy of all praise!-
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Of God, to Whom do belong all things in the heavens and on earth! But
alas for the Unbelievers for a terrible penalty (their Unfaith will
bring them)!-
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Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter, who
hinder (men) from the Path of God and seek therein something crooked:
they are astray by a long distance.
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We sent not an apostle except (to teach) in the language of his (own)
people, in order to make (things) clear to them. Now God leaves
straying those whom He pleases and guides whom He pleases: and He is
Exalted in power, full of Wisdom.
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We sent Moses with Our signs (and the command). "Bring out thy people
from the depths of darkness into light, and teach them to remember the
Days of God." Verily in this there are Signs for such as are firmly
patient and constant,- grateful and appreciative.
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Remember! Moses said to his people: "Call to mind the favour of God to
you when He delivered you from the people of Pharaoh: they set you
hard tasks and punishments, slaughtered your sons, and let your
women-folk live: therein was a tremendous trial from your Lord."
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And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): "If ye are
grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; But if ye show
ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed."
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And Moses said: "If ye show ingratitude, ye and all on earth together,
yet is God free of all wants, worthy of all praise.
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Has not the story reached you, (O people!), of those who (went) before
you? - of the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Thamud? - And of those who
(came) after them? None knows them but God. To them came apostles with
Clear (Signs); but they put their hands up to their mouths, and said:
"We do deny (the mission) on which ye have been sent, and we are
really in suspicious (disquieting) doubt as to that to which ye invite
us."
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Their apostles said: "Is there a doubt about God, The Creator of the
heavens and the earth? It is He Who invites you, in order that He may
forgive you your sins and give you respite for a term appointed!" They
said: "Ah! ye are no more than human, like ourselves! Ye wish to turn
us away from the (gods) our fathers used to worship: then bring us
some clear authority."
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Their apostles said to them: "True, we are human like yourselves, but
God doth grant His grace to such of his servants as He pleases. It is
not for us to bring you an authority except as God permits. And on God
let all men of faith put their trust.
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"No reason have we why we should not put our trust on God. Indeed He
Has guided us to the Ways we (follow). We shall certainly bear with
patience all the hurt you may cause us. For those who put their trust
should put their trust on God."
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And the Unbelievers said to their apostles: "Be sure we shall drive
you out of our land, or ye shall return to our religion." But their
Lord inspired (this Message) to them: "Verily We shall cause the
wrong-doers to perish!
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"And verily We shall cause you to abide in the land, and succeed
them. This for such as fear the Time when they shall stand before My
tribunal,- such as fear the punishment denounced."
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But they sought victory and decision (there and then), and frustration
was the lot of every powerful obstinate transgressor.
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In front of such a one is Hell, and he is given, for drink, boiling
fetid water.
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In gulps will he sip it, but never will he be near swallowing it down
his throat: death will come to him from every quarter, yet will he not
die: and in front of him will be a chastisement unrelenting.
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The parable of those who reject their Lord is that their works are as
ashes, on which the wind blows furiously on a tempestuous day: No
power have they over aught that they have earned: that is the straying
far, far (from the goal).
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Seest thou not that God created the heavens and the earth in Truth? If
He so will, He can remove you and put (in your place) a new creation?
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Nor is that for God any great matter.
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They will all be marshalled before God together: then will the weak
say to those who were arrogant, "For us, we but followed you; can ye
then avail us to all against the wrath of God?" They will reply, "If
we had received the Guidance of God, we should have given it to you:
to us it makes no difference (now) whether we rage, or bear (these
torments) with patience: for ourselves there is no way of escape."
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And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was God Who gave
you a promise of Truth: I too promised, but I failed in my promise to
you. I had no authority over you except to call you but ye listened to
me: then reproach not me, but reproach your own souls. I cannot listen
to your cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in
associating me with God. For wrong-doers there must be a grievous
penalty."
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But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted to
gardens beneath which rivers flow,- to dwell therein for aye with the
leave of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be: "Peace!"
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Seest thou not how God sets forth a parable? - A goodly word like a
goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches (reach) to
the heavens,- of its Lord. So God sets forth parables for men, in
order that they may receive admonition.
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It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So
God sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive
admonition.
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And the parable of an evil Word is that of an evil tree: It is torn up
by the root from the surface of the earth: it has no stability.
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God will establish in strength those who believe, with the word that
stands firm, in this world and in the Hereafter; but God will leave,
to stray, those who do wrong: God doeth what He willeth.
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Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have changed the favour
of God. Into blasphemy and caused their people to descend to the House
of Perdition?-
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Into Hell? They will burn therein,- an evil place to stay in!
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And they set up (idols) as equal to God, to mislead (men) from the
Path! Say: "Enjoy (your brief power)! But verily ye are making
straightway for Hell!"
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Speak to my servants who have believed, that they may establish
regular prayers, and spend (in charity) out of the sustenance we have
given them, secretly and openly, before the coming of a Day in which
there will be neither mutual bargaining nor befriending.
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It is God Who hath created the heavens and the earth and sendeth down
rain from the skies, and with it bringeth out fruits wherewith to feed
you; it is He Who hath made the ships subject to you, that they may
sail through the sea by His command; and the rivers (also) hath He
made subject to you.
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And He hath made subject to you the sun and the moon, both diligently
pursuing their courses; and the night and the day hath he (also) made
subject to you.
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And He giveth you of all that ye ask for. But if ye count the favours
of God, never will ye be able to number them. Verily, man is given up
to injustice and ingratitude.
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Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city one of peace and
security: and preserve me and my sons from worshipping idols.
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"O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among mankind; He then
who follows my (ways) is of me, and he that disobeys me,- but Thou art
indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
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"O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley
without cultivation, by Thy Sacred House; in order, O our Lord, that
they may establish regular Prayer: so fill the hearts of some among
men with love towards them, and feed them with fruits: so that they
may give thanks.
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"O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we reveal:
for nothing whatever is hidden from God, whether on earth or in
heaven.
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"Praise be to God, Who hath granted unto me in old age Isma'il and
Isaac: for truly my Lord is He, the Hearer of Prayer!
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O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise
such) among my offspring O our Lord! and accept Thou my Prayer.
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"O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, and
(all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!
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Think not that God doth not heed the deeds of those who do wrong. He
but giveth them respite against a Day when the eyes will fixedly stare
in horror,-
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They running forward with necks outstretched, their heads uplifted,
their gaze returning not towards them, and their hearts a (gaping)
void!
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So warn mankind of the Day when the Wrath will reach them: then will
the wrong-doers say: "Our Lord! respite us (if only) for a short
term: we will answer Thy call, and follow the apostles!" "What! were
ye not wont to swear aforetime that ye should suffer no decline?
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"And ye dwelt in the dwellings of men who wronged their own souls; ye
were clearly shown how We dealt with them; and We put forth (many)
parables in your behoof!"
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Mighty indeed were the plots which they made, but their plots were
(well) within the sight of God, even though they were such as to shake
the hills!
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Never think that God would fail his apostles in His promise: for God
is Exalted in power, - the Lord of Retribution.
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One day the earth will be changed to a different earth, and so will be
the heavens, and (men) will be marshalled forth, before God, the One,
the Irresistible;
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And thou wilt see the sinners that day bound together in fetters;-
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Their garments of liquid pitch, and their faces covered with Fire;
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That God may requite each soul according to its deserts; and verily
God is swift in calling to account.
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Here is a Message for mankind: Let them take warning therefrom, and
let them know that He is (no other than) One God: let men of
understanding take heed.
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