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50. Qaf - Qaf
| 1 | Qaf; by oath of the Glorious Qur’an. |
| 2 | Rather they were shocked that a Herald of Warning came to them from among themselves, so the disbelievers said, “This is something really strange.” |
| 3 | “When we are dead and have turned to dust, will we be raised again? That return is impossible!” |
| 4 | We know all what the earth decreases from them; and with Us is a Book that retains. |
| 5 | In fact they denied the Truth when it came to them, so they are now in a dilemma. |
| 6 | So did they not see the sky above them – how We have made it and beautified it, and there are no cracks in it? |
| 7 | And (how) We have spread the earth, and placed mountains as anchors in it, and have grown all kinds of beautiful pairs in it? |
| 8 | A perception and an understanding, for every bondman who inclines. |
| 9 | And We sent down the auspicious water from the sky, therefore producing gardens with it, and the grain that is harvested. |
| 10 | And high date-palms with lush fruit. |
| 11 | As sustenance for the bondmen; and with it We revived a dead city; this is how you will be raised. |
| 12 | Before these, the people of Nooh had denied, and so did the dwellers of Rass and the Thamud. |
| 13 | And the tribe of A’ad, and Firaun, and the fellowmen of Lut. |
| 14 | And the Dwellers of the Woods, and the people of Tubb’a; each one of them one denied the Noble Messengers, so My promised punishment proved true. |
| 15 | So did We tire by creating the first time? Rather they doubt being created again. |
| 16 | And indeed We have created man and We know what his soul instils in him; and We are nearer to him than the hearts artery. |
| 17 | When the two receiving angels receive from him, one seated on the right and one on the left. |
| 18 | He does not utter a single word, without a ready recorder seated next to him. |
| 19 | And the hardship of death came with the truth; “This is what you were escaping from!” |
| 20 | And the Trumpet was blown; “This is the Day of the promised punishment.” |
| 21 | And every soul came, along with a herder and a witness. |
| 22 | “You were indeed neglectful of this, so We have removed the veil for you, and your eyesight is sharp this day.” |
| 23 | And his accompanying angel said, “This is the record of your deeds, available with me.” |
| 24 | It will be said to the angels, “Both of you fling every excessive ungrateful, stubborn person into hell.” |
| 25 | “The one who excessively prevented from virtue, the transgressor, the doubtful.” |
| 26 | “The one who appointed another God along with Allah – so both of you fling him into the severe punishment.” |
| 27 | His accompanying devil said, “Our Lord! I did not cause him to rebel, but he himself was in extreme error.” |
| 28 | He will say, “Do not dispute before Me – I had already warned you of the punishment.” |
| 29 | “With Me, the decree does not change, and nor do I oppress the bondmen.” |
| 30 | The day when We will ask hell, “Are you filled up?” and it will answer, “Are there some more?” |
| 31 | And Paradise will be brought close to the pious, not far away from them. |
| 32 | This is what you are promised – for every repenting, careful person. |
| 33 | Who fears the Most Gracious without seeing, and came with a heart that inclines. |
| 34 | It will be said to him, “Enter it in peace; this is the day of eternity.” |
| 35 | In it for them is all that they may desire, and with Us is more than it. |
| 36 | And many a generation We did destroy before them, who exceeded them in strength, therefore venturing in the cities! Is there a place to escape? |
| 37 | Indeed in this is an advice for anyone who keeps a heart, or listens attentively. |
| 38 | And We have indeed created the heavens and the earth, and all what is between them, in six days; and fatigue did not even approach Us. |
| 39 | Therefore (O dear prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) patiently bear upon what they say, and praising your Lord say His Purity before the sun rises and before the sun sets. |
| 40 | And say His Purity during the night, and after the customary prayers. |
| 41 | And listen attentively on the day when an announcer will proclaim from a place nearby. |
| 42 | The day when all will hear the Scream with the truth; this is the day of coming out of the graves. |
| 43 | Indeed it is We Who give life, and give death, and towards Us only is the return. |
| 44 | On the day when the earth will split for them, so they will come out in haste; this is the gathering – easy for Us. |
| 45 | We well know what they say (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), and you are not one to use force over them; therefore advise him with the Qur’an, whoever fears My threat. |