THE THUNDER, CHAPTER NO. 013
013.001 A.L.M.R. These are the signs (or verses) of the Book: that which hath been
revealed unto thee from thy Lord is the Truth; but most men believe not.
013.002 God is He Who raised the heavens without any pillars that ye can see; is
firmly established on the throne (of authority); He has subjected the sun and the moon
(to his Law)! Each one runs (its course) for a term appointed. He doth regulate all
affairs, explaining the signs in detail, that ye may believe with certainty in the
meeting with your Lord.
013.003 And it is He who spread out the earth, and set thereon mountains standing
firm and (flowing) rivers: and fruit of every kind He made in pairs, two and two: He
draweth the night as a veil o'er the Day. Behold, verily in these things there are signs
for those who consider!
013.004 And in the earth are tracts (diverse though) neighbouring, and gardens of
vines and fields sown with corn, and palm trees - growing out of single roots or
otherwise: watered with the same water, yet some of them We make more excellent
than others to eat. Behold, verily in these things there are signs for those who
understand!
013.005 If thou dost marvel (at their want of faith), strange is their saying: "When we
are (actually) dust, shall we indeed then be in a creation renewed?" They are those
who deny their Lord! They are those round whose necks will be yokes (of servitude):
they will be Companions of the Fire, to dwell therein (for aye)!
013.006 They ask thee to hasten on the evil in preference to the good: Yet have
come to pass, before them, (many) exemplary punishments! But verily thy Lord is full
of forgiveness for mankind for their wrong-doing, and verily thy Lord is (also) strict
in punishment.
013.007 And the Unbelievers say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his
Lord?" But thou art truly a warner, and to every people a guide.
013.008 God doth know what every female (womb) doth bear, by how much the
wombs fall short (of their time or number) or do exceed. Every single thing is before
His sight, in (due) proportion.
013.009 He knoweth the unseen and that which is open: He is the Great, the Most
High.
013.010 It is the same (to Him) whether any of you conceal his speech or declare it
openly; whether he lie hid by night or walk forth freely by day.
013.011 For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession, before and behind
him: They guard him by command of God. Verily never will God change the
condition of a people until they change it themselves (with their own souls). But when
(once) God willeth a people's punishment, there can be no turning it back, nor will
they find, besides Him, any to protect.
013.012 It is He Who doth show you the lightning, by way both of fear and of hope:
It is He Who doth raise up the clouds, heavy with (fertilising) rain!
013.013 Nay, thunder repeateth His praises, and so do the angels, with awe: He
flingeth the loud-voiced thunder-bolts, and therewith He striketh whomsoever He
will..yet these (are the men) who (dare to) dispute about God, with the strength of His
power (supreme)!
013.014 For Him (alone) is prayer in Truth: any others that they call upon besides
Him hear them no more than if they were to stretch forth their hands for water to
reach their mouths but it reaches them not: for the prayer of those without Faith is
nothing but (futile) wandering (in the mind).
013.015 Whatever beings there are in the heavens and the earth do prostrate
themselves to God (Acknowledging subjection),- with good-will or in spite of
themselves: so do their shadows in the morning and evenings.
013.016 Say: "Who is the Lord and Sustainer of the heavens and the earth?" Say: "(It
is) God." Say: "Do ye then take (for worship) protectors other than Him, such as have
no power either for good or for harm to themselves?" Say: "Are the blind equal with
those who see? Or the depths of darkness equal with light?" Or do they assign to God
partners who have created (anything) as He has created, so that the creation seemed to
them similar? Say: "God is the Creator of all things: He is the One, the Supreme and
Irresistible."
013.017 He sends down water from the skies, and the channels flow, each according
to its measure: But the torrent bears away to foam that mounts up to the surface. Even
so, from that (ore) which they heat in the fire, to make ornaments or utensils
therewith, there is a scum likewise. Thus doth God (by parables) show forth Truth
and Vanity. For the scum disappears like forth cast out; while that which is for the
good of mankind remains on the earth. Thus doth God set forth parables.
013.018 For those who respond to their Lord, are (all) good things. But those who
respond not to Him,- Even if they had all that is in the heavens and on earth, and as
much more, (in vain) would they offer it for ransom. For them will the reckoning be
terrible: their abode will be Hell,- what a bed of misery!
013.019 Is then one who doth know that that which hath been revealed unto thee
from thy Lord is the Truth, like one who is blind? It is those who are endued with
understanding that receive admonition;-
013.020 Those who fulfil the covenant of God and fail not in their plighted word;
013.021 Those who join together those things which God hath commanded to be
joined, hold their Lord in awe, and fear the terrible reckoning;
013.022 Those who patiently persevere, seeking the countenance of their Lord;
Establish regular prayers; spend, out of (the gifts) We have bestowed for their
sustenance, secretly and openly; and turn off Evil with good: for such there is the
final attainment of the (eternal) home,-
013.023 Gardens of perpetual bliss: they shall enter there, as well as the righteous
among their fathers, their spouses, and their offspring: and angels shall enter unto
them from every gate (with the salutation):
013.024 "Peace unto you for that ye persevered in patience! Now how excellent is
the final home!"
013.025 But those who break the Covenant of God, after having plighted their word
thereto, and cut asunder those things which God has commanded to be joined, and
work mischief in the land;- on them is the curse; for them is the terrible home!
013.026 God doth enlarge, or grant by (strict) measure, the sustenance (which He
giveth) to whomso He pleaseth. (The wordly) rejoice in the life of this world: But the
life of this world is but little comfort in the Hereafter.
013.027 The Unbelievers say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?"
Say: "Truly God leaveth, to stray, whom He will; But He guideth to Himself those
who turn to Him in penitence,-
013.028 "Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance
of God: for without doubt in the remembrance of God do hearts find satisfaction.
013.029 "For those who believe and work righteousness, is (every) blessedness, and
a beautiful place of (final) return."
013.030 Thus have we sent thee amongst a People before whom (long since) have
(other) Peoples (gone and) passed away; in order that thou mightest rehearse unto
them what We send down unto thee by inspiration; yet do they reject (Him), the Most
Gracious! Say: "He is my Lord! There is no god but He! On Him is my trust, and to
Him do I turn!"
013.031 If there were a Qur'an with which mountains were moved, or the earth were
cloven asunder, or the dead were made to speak, (this would be the one!) But, truly,
the command is with God in all things! Do not the Believers know, that, had God (so)
willed, He could have guided all mankind (to the right)? But the Unbelievers,- never
will disaster cease to seize them for their (ill) deeds, or to settle close to their homes,
until the promise of God come to pass, for, verily, God will not fail in His promise.
013.032 Mocked were (many) apostles before thee: but I granted respite to the
unbelievers, and finally I punished them: Then how (terrible) was my requital!
013.033 Is then He who standeth over every soul (and knoweth) all that it doth, (like
any others)? And yet they ascribe partners to God. Say: "But name them! is it that ye
will inform Him of something he knoweth not on earth, or is it (just) a show of
words?" Nay! to those who believe not, their pretence seems pleasing, but they are
kept back (thereby) from the path. And those whom God leaves to stray, no one can
guide.
013.034 For them is a penalty in the life of this world, but harder, truly, is the penalty
of the Hereafter: and defender have they none against God.
013.035 The parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised!- beneath it
flow rivers: perpetual is the enjoyment thereof and the shade therein: such is the end
of the Righteous; and the end of Unbelievers in the Fire.
013.036 Those to whom We have given the Book rejoice at what hath been revealed
unto thee: but there are among the clans those who reject a part thereof. Say: "I am
commanded to worship God, and not to join partners with Him. Unto Him do I call,
and unto Him is my return."
013.037 Thus have We revealed it to be a judgment of authority in Arabic. Wert thou
to follow their (vain) desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then
wouldst thou find neither protector nor defender against God.
013.038 We did send apostles before thee, and appointed for them wives and
children: and it was never the part of an apostle to bring a sign except as God
permitted (or commanded). For each period is a Book (revealed).
013.039 God doth blot out or confirm what He pleaseth: with Him is the Mother of
the Book.
013.040 Whether We shall show thee (within thy life-time) part of what we promised
them or take to ourselves thy soul (before it is all accomplished),- thy duty is to make
(the Message) reach them: it is our part to call them to account.
013.041 See they not that We gradually reduce the land (in their control) from its
outlying borders? (Where) God commands, there is none to put back His Command:
and He is swift in calling to account.
013.042 Those before them did (also) devise plots; but in all things the master-
planning is God's He knoweth the doings of every soul: and soon will the Unbelievers
know who gets home in the end.
013.043 The Unbelievers say: "No apostle art thou." Say: "Enough for a witness
between me and you is God, and such as have knowledge of the Book."
ABRAHAM, CHAPTER NO. 014
014.001 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!-
014.002 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)!-
014.003 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.
014.004 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.
014.005 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.
014.006 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."
014.007 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."
014.008 And Moses said: "If ye show ingratitude, ye and all on earth together, yet is
God free of all wants, worthy of all praise.
014.009 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."
014.010 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."
014.011 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.
014.012 "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."
014.013 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!
014.014 "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."
014.015 But they sought victory and decision (there and then), and frustration was
the lot of every powerful obstinate transgressor.
014.016 In front of such a one is Hell, and he is given, for drink, boiling fetid water.
014.017 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.
014.018 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).
014.019 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?
014.020 Nor is that for God any great matter.
014.021 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."
014.022 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."
014.023 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!"
014.024 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.
014.025 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.
014.026 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.
014.027 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.
014.028 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?-
014.029 Into Hell? They will burn therein,- an evil place to stay in!
014.030 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!"
014.031 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.
014.032 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.
014.033 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.
014.034 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.
014.035 Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city one of peace and
security: and preserve me and my sons from worshipping idols.
014.036 "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.
014.037 "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.
014.038 "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.
014.039 "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!
014.040 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.
014.041 "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, and (all)
Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!
014.042 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,-
014.043 They running forward with necks outstretched, their heads uplifted, their
gaze returning not towards them, and their hearts a (gaping) void!
014.044 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?
014.045 "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!"
014.046 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!
014.047 Never think that God would fail his apostles in His promise: for God is
Exalted in power, - the Lord of Retribution.
014.048 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;
014.049 And thou wilt see the sinners that day bound together in fetters;-
014.050 Their garments of liquid pitch, and their faces covered with Fire;
014.051 That God may requite each soul according to its deserts; and verily God is
swift in calling to account.
014.052 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.
AL-HIJR, STONELAND, ROCK CITY, CHAPTER NO. 015
015.001 A. L. R. These are the Ayats of Revelation,- of a Qur'an that makes things
clear.
015.002 Again and again will those who disbelieve, wish that they had bowed (to
God's will) in Islam.
015.003 Leave them alone, to enjoy (the good things of this life) and to please
themselves: let (false) hope amuse them: soon will knowledge (undeceive them).
015.004 Never did We destroy a population that had not a term decreed and assigned
beforehand.
015.005 Neither can a people anticipate its term, nor delay it.
015.006 They say: "O thou to whom the Message is being revealed! truly thou art
mad (or possessed)!
015.007 "Why bringest thou not angels to us if it be that thou hast the Truth?"
015.008 We send not the angels down except for just cause: if they came (to the
ungodly), behold! no respite would they have!
015.009 We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly
guard it (from corruption).
015.010 We did send apostles before thee amongst the religious sects of old:
015.011 But never came an apostle to them but they mocked him.
015.012 Even so do we let it creep into the hearts of the sinners -
015.013 That they should not believe in the (Message); but the ways of the ancients
have passed away.
015.014 Even if We opened out to them a gate from heaven, and they were to
continue (all day) ascending therein,
015.015 They would only say: "Our eyes have been intoxicated: Nay, we have been
bewitched by sorcery."
015.016 It is We Who have set out the zodiacal signs in the heavens, and made them
fair-seeming to (all) beholders;
015.017 And (moreover) We have guarded them from every evil spirit accursed:
015.018 But any that gains a hearing by stealth, is pursued by a flaming fire, bright
(to see).
015.019 And the earth We have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon mountains firm
and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance.
015.020 And We have provided therein means of subsistence,- for you and for those
for whose sustenance ye are not responsible.
015.021 And there is not a thing but its (sources and) treasures (inexhaustible) are
with Us; but We only send down thereof in due and ascertainable measures.
015.022 And We send the fecundating winds, then cause the rain to descend from the
sky, therewith providing you with water (in abundance), though ye are not the
guardians of its stores.
015.023 And verily, it is We Who give life, and Who give death: it is We Who
remain inheritors (after all else passes away).
015.024 To Us are known those of you who hasten forward, and those who lag
behind.
015.025 Assuredly it is thy Lord Who will gather them together: for He is perfect in
Wisdom and Knowledge.
015.026 We created man from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape;
015.027 And the Jinn race, We had created before, from the fire of a scorching wind.
015.028 Behold! thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man, from
sounding clay from mud moulded into shape;
015.029 "When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of
My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him."
015.030 So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together:
015.031 Not so Iblis: he refused to be among those who prostrated themselves.
015.032 (God) said: "O Iblis! what is your reason for not being among those who
prostrated themselves?"
015.033 (Iblis) said: "I am not one to prostrate myself to man, whom Thou didst
create from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape."
015.034 (God) said: "Then get thee out from here; for thou art rejected, accursed.
015.035 "And the curse shall be on thee till the day of Judgment."
015.036 (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are
raised."
015.037 (God) said: "Respite is granted thee
015.038 "Till the Day of the Time appointed."
015.039 (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! because Thou hast put me in the wrong, I will
make (wrong) fair-seeming to them on the earth, and I will put them all in the wrong,-
015.040 "Except Thy servants among them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."
015.041 (God) said: "This (way of My sincere servants) is indeed a way that leads
straight to Me.
015.042 "For over My servants no authority shalt thou have, except such as put
themselves in the wrong and follow thee."
015.043 And verily, Hell is the promised abode for them all!
015.044 To it are seven gates: for each of those gates is a (special) class (of sinners)
assigned.
015.045 The righteous (will be) amid gardens and fountains (of clear-flowing water).
015.046 (Their greeting will be): "Enter ye here in peace and security."
015.047 And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury: (they
will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on thrones (of dignity).
015.048 There no sense of fatigue shall touch them, nor shall they (ever) be asked to
leave.
015.049 Tell My servants that I am indeed the Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful;
015.050 And that My Penalty will be indeed the most grievous Penalty.
015.051 Tell them about the guests of Abraham.
015.052 When they entered his presence and said, "Peace!" He said, "We feel afraid
of you!"
015.053 They said: "Fear not! We give thee glad tidings of a son endowed with
wisdom."
015.054 He said: "Do ye give me glad tidings that old age has seized me? Of what,
then, is your good news?"
015.055 They said: "We give thee glad tidings in truth: be not then in despair!"
015.056 He said: "And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord, but such as go
astray?"
015.057 Abraham said: "What then is the business on which ye (have come), O ye
messengers (of God)?"
015.058 They said: "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin,
015.059 "Excepting the adherents of Lut: them we are certainly (charged) to save
(from harm),- All -
015.060 "Except his wife, who, We have ascertained, will be among those who will
lag behind."
015.061 At length when the messengers arrived among the adherents of Lut,
015.062 He said: "Ye appear to be uncommon folk."
015.063 They said: "Yea, we have come to thee to accomplish that of which they
doubt.
015.064 "We have brought to thee that which is inevitably due, and assuredly we tell
the truth.
015.065 "Then travel by night with thy household, when a portion of the night (yet
remains), and do thou bring up the rear: let no one amongst you look back, but pass
on whither ye are ordered."
015.066 And We made known this decree to him, that the last remnants of those
(sinners) should be cut off by the morning.
015.067 The inhabitants of the city came in (mad) joy (at news of the young men).
015.068 Lut said: "These are my guests: disgrace me not:
015.069 "But fear God, and shame me not."
015.070 They said: "Did we not forbid thee (to speak) for all and sundry?"
015.071 He said: "There are my daughters (to marry), if ye must act (so)."
015.072 Verily, by thy life (O Prophet), in their wild intoxication, they wander in
distraction, to and fro.
015.073 But the (mighty) Blast overtook them before morning,
015.074 And We turned (the cities) upside down, and rained down on them
brimstones hard as baked clay.
015.075 Behold! in this are Signs for those who by tokens do understand.
015.076 And the (cities were) right on the high-road.
015.077 Behold! in this is a sign for those who believed.
015.078 And the Companions of the Wood were also wrong-doers;
015.079 So We exacted retribution from them. They were both on an open highway,
plain to see.
015.080 The Companions of the Rocky Tract also rejected the apostles:
015.081 We sent them Our Sings, but they persisted in turning away from them.
015.082 Out of the mountains did they hew (their) edifices, (feeling themselves)
secure.
015.083 But the (mighty) Blast seized them of a morning,
015.084 And of no avail to them was all that they did (with such art and care)!
015.085 We created not the heavens, the earth, and all between them, but for just
ends. And the Hour is surely coming (when this will be manifest). So overlook (any
human faults) with gracious forgiveness.
015.086 For verily it is thy Lord who is the Master-Creator, knowing all things.
015.087 And We have bestowed upon thee the Seven Oft-repeated (verses) and the
Grand Qur'an.
015.088 Strain not thine eyes. (Wistfully) at what We have bestowed on certain
classes of them, nor grieve over them: but lower thy wing (in gentleness) to the
believers.
015.089 And say: "I am indeed he that warneth openly and without ambiguity,"-
015.090 (Of just such wrath) as We sent down on those who divided (Scripture into
arbitrary parts),-
015.091 (So also on such) as have made Qur'an into shreds (as they please).
015.092 Therefore, by the Lord, We will, of a surety, call them to account,
015.093 For all their deeds.
015.094 Therefore expound openly what thou art commanded, and turn away from
those who join false gods with God.
015.095 For sufficient are We unto thee against those who scoff,-
015.096 Those who adopt, with God, another god: but soon will they come to know.
015.097 We do indeed know how thy heart is distressed at what they say.
015.098 But celebrate the praises of thy Lord, and be of those who prostrate
themselves in adoration.
015.099 And serve thy Lord until there come unto thee the Hour that is Certain.