In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
1. A.L.R. This is a scripture whose
verses have been perfected,
then elucidated.* It comes from
a Most Wise, Most Cognizant.
2. Proclaiming: "You shall not worship
except GOD. I come to you from
Him as a warner, as well as a bearer
of good news.
3. "You shall seek your Lord's forgive-
ness, then repent to Him. He will
then bless you generously for a pre-
determined period, and bestow His
grace upon those who deserve it.
If you turn away, then I fear for you
the retribution of an awesome day."
4. To GOD is your ultimate return, and He is Omnipotent.
5. Indeed, they hide their innermost thoughts, as if to keep Him
from knowing
them. In fact, as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows
all their
secrets and declarations. He knows the innermost thoughts.
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*11:1 Our generation is fortunate to witness
two awesome phenomena in the Quran: (1) an extraordinary mathematical code
(Appendix 1), and (2) a literary miracle of incredible dimensions. If humans
attempt to write a mathematically structured work, the numerical manipulations
will adversely affect the literary quality. The Quran sets the standard
for literary excellence.
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7. He is the One who created the heavens and the earth in six days--*
8. And if we delay the retribution
9. Whenever we bless the human
10. Whenever we bless him, after
11. As for those who steadfastly per-
And He knows its course and its final destiny.
All are recorded in a profound record.
and His (earthly) domain was
completely covered with water--**
in order to test you, to distinguish those among you who work righteousness.
Yet, when you say, "You will be resurrected after death,"
those who disbelieve would say,
"This is clearly witchcraft."
they have incurred--for we reserve
it for a specific community--they
say, "What is keeping Him?" In fact,
once it comes to them, nothing can
stop it, and their mocking will come
back to haunt them.
being with mercy from us, then
remove it, he turns despondent,
unappreciative.
adversity had afflicted him, he says,
"All adversity has gone away from
me;" he becomes excited, proud.
severe, and lead a righteous life,
they deserve forgiveness
and a generous recompense.
God's Revelation
is Heavy
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and you may be annoyed by it. Also, they may say,
"How come no treasure comes down to him, or an angel?"
You are only a warner; GOD controls all things
*11:7 The six days are simply a yardstick
providing us with a lot of information. Thus, we learn that the vast lifeless
physical universe was created in two days, while the tiny mote called "Earth"
was created in four days (41:10-12). The provision of food, water,
and oxygen for the earth's inhabitants
had to be precisely calculated and arranged.
**11:7 The earth was initially covered
with water. Subsequently, the land mass emerged, and the continents drifted
apart.
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The
Quran: Impossible to Imitate
14. If they fail to meet your challenge, then know that this is revealed
with GOD's
15. Those who pursue this worldly life
16. It is they who gave up their share
17. As for those who are given solid
18. Who are more evil than those who
19. They repel from the way of GOD
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"Then produce ten suras like these, fabricated,
and invite whomever you can, other than GOD,
if you are truthful."*
knowledge, and that there is no god except He. Will you then submit?
and its material vanities, we will pay
them for their works in this life;
without the least reduction.
in the Hereafter, and, consequently,
Hell is their lot. All their works are
in vain; everything they have done
is nullified.
proof* from their Lord, reported by
a witness from Him, and before it,
the book of Moses has set a prece-
dent and a mercy,** they will surely
believe. As for those who disbelieve
among the various groups, Hell is
awaiting them. Do not harbor any
doubt; this is the truth from your
Lord, but most people disbelieve.
fabricate lies about GOD? They
will be presented before their
Lord, and the witnesses will say,
"These are the ones who lied about their Lord.
GOD's condemnation has befallen the transgressors."
and seek to make it crooked, and they are disbelievers in the Hereafter.
*11:13 The Quran's mathematical miracle
is inimitable (See Appendix 1).
*11:17 The Quran's 19-based mathematical
code is a built-in proof of divine authorship. It is noteworthy that the
word "Bayyinah" (proof) is mentioned in the Quran 19 times.
**11:17 As it turns out, Moses' book was
also mathematically composed, with "19" as the common denominator. See
Footnote 46:10 and Appendix 1.
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The Disbelievers
21. These are the ones who lose their souls,
22. There is no doubt that,
23. As for those who believe
24. The example of these two groups is
25. We sent Noah to his people, saying,
26. "You shall not worship except GOD.
27. The leaders who disbelieved
28. He said, "O my people, what if I have a solid proof from my Lord?
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29. "O my people, I do not ask you for any money;
30. "O my people, who can support me against GOD,
31. "I do not claim that I possess
32. They said, "O Noah, you have
33. He said, "GOD is the One who
34. "Even if I advised you,
35. If they say, "He made up this story,"
36. Noah was inspired: "No more of your people are going to believe,
37. "Build the ark under our watchful eyes,
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any lords or masters to help them against GOD.
Retribution will be doubled for them.
They have failed to hear, and they have failed to see.
and the idols they had fabricated will disown them.
in the Hereafter,
they will be the worst losers.
and lead a righteous life, and
devote themselves to their Lord,
they are the dwellers of Paradise;
they abide therein forever.
like the blind and deaf, compared to
the seer and hearer. Are they equal?
Would you not take heed?
"I come to you as a clear warner.
I fear for you the retribution
of a painful day."
among his people said,
"We see that you are no more
than a human being like us,
and we see that the first people to
follow you are the worst among us.
We see that you do not possess
any advantage over us.
Indeed, we think you are liars."
What if He has blessed me out of His mercy, though you cannot see
it?
Are we going to force you to believe therein?
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my wage comes only from GOD.
I am not dismissing those who believed;
they will meet their Lord (and He alone
will judge them).
I see that you are ignorant people.
if I dismiss them? Would you not take heed?
the treasures of GOD,
nor do I know the future,
nor do I claim to be an angel.
Nor do I say to those despised by
your eyes that GOD will not bestow
any blessings upon them.
GOD knows best what is in their
innermost thoughts. (If I did this,)
I would be a transgressor."
argued with us, and kept on
arguing. We challenge you to bring
the doom you threaten us with,
if you are truthful."
brings it to you, if He so wills,
then you cannot escape.
my advice cannot benefit you
if it is GOD's will to send you
astray. He is your Lord,
and to Him you will be returned."
then say, "If I made it up, then I am
responsible for my crime, and I am innocent of any crime you commit."
beyond those who already believe. Do not be saddened by their actions.
and with our inspiration, and do not implore Me
on behalf of those who have transgressed; they are destined to drown."
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He
Who Laughs Last Laughs Best
39. "You will surely find out who will suffer a shameful retribution,
40. When our judgment came, and the atmosphere boiled over,
41. He said, "Come on board.
42. As it sailed with them in waves like
43. He said, "I will take refuge on top
44. It was proclaimed: "O earth,
45. Noah implored his Lord: "My Lord, my son is a member of my family,
and
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they laughed at him. He said, "You may be laughing at us,
but we are laughing at you, just as you are laughing.
and incur an everlasting punishment."
we said, "Carry on it a pair of each
kind,* together with your family,
except those who are condemned.
Carry with you those who have
believed," and only a few have
believed with him.
In the name of GOD shall be
its sailing, and its mooring.
My Lord is Forgiver, Most Merciful."
hills, Noah called his son, who was
isolated: "O my son, come ride with
us; do not be with the disbelievers."
of a hill, to protect me from the
water." He said, "Nothing can
protect anyone today from GOD's
judgment; only those worthy of His
mercy (will be saved)." The
waves
separated them, and he was
among those who drowned.
swallow your water," and "O sky, cease." The water then subsided;
the judgment was fulfilled. The ark finally rested on the hills
of Judea.*
It was then proclaimed: "The transgressors have perished."
Your promise is the truth. You are the wisest of the wise."
*11:40 & 44 This is God's proven truth:
Noah's ark was made of logs, tied together with primitive ropes (54:13).
Contrary to common belief, the flood was limited to the area around today's
Dead Sea, and the animals were only Noah's livestock; not every animal
that lived on earth.
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The Myth of Intercession*
47. He said, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You, lest I implore You again
48. It was proclaimed: "O Noah, disembark, with peace and blessings
49. This is news from the past that
Hood:
One and the Same Message
50. To `Aad we sent their brother Hood.
51. "O my people, I do not ask you for
52. "O my people, seek forgiveness
53. They said, "O Hood, you did not show us any proof,
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54. "We believe that some of our gods have afflicted you with a curse."
55. "--beside Him. So, give me your collective decision, without
delay.
56. "I have put my trust in GOD, my Lord and your Lord.
57. "If you turn away, I have delivered
58. When our judgment came, we saved
59. Such was `Aad--they disregarded
60. Consequently, they incurred
Saaleh:
One and the Same Message
61. To Thamoud we sent their brother
62. They said, "O Saaleh, you used to be popular among us before
this.
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something you do not know.* I enlighten you, lest you be like the
ignorant."
for something I do not know. Unless You forgive me,
and have mercy on me, I will be with the losers."
upon you, and upon nations who
will descend from your companions.
As for the other nations descending
from you, we will bless them for
awhile, then commit them to painful
retribution."
we reveal to you. You had no
knowledge about them--neither
you, nor your people--before this.
Therefore, be patient. The ultimate
victory belongs to the righteous.
He said, "O my people, worship
GOD; you have no other god
besides Him. You are inventing.
any wage. My wage comes only
from the One who initiated me.
Do you not understand?
from your Lord, then repent to
Him. He will then shower you
with provisions from the sky, and augment your strength.
Do not turn back into transgressors."
and we are not abandoning our gods on account of what you say.
We will never be believers with you.
*11:46 Intercession is Satan's most effective
bait to entice people into idol worship. However, Abraham could not help
his father, nor could Noah help his son, nor could Muhammad help his own
relatives (2:254, 9:80 & 114).
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He said, "I bear witness before GOD, and you bear witness as well,
that I disown the idols you have set up--
There is not a creature that He does not control.
My Lord is on the right path.
to you what I was sent with.
My Lord will substitute other
people in your place; you cannot
harm Him in the least. My Lord
is in control of all things."
Hood and those who believed
with him, by mercy from us.
We saved them from a terrible
retribution.
the revelations of their Lord,
disobeyed His messengers, and
followed the ways of every
stubborn tyrant.
condemnation in this world,
and on the Day of Resurrection.
Indeed, `Aad rejected their Lord.
Indeed, `Aad, the people of Hood,
have perished.
Saaleh. He said, "O my people, worship GOD;
you have no other god beside Him.
He initiated you from the earth, then settled you in it.
You shall seek His forgiveness, then repent to Him.
My Lord is always near, responsive."
Are you enjoining us from worshiping what our parents are worshiping?
We are full of doubt concerning everything you have told us."
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The
Disbelievers Always Losers
64. "O my people, this is GOD's camel
65. They slaughtered her. He then said,
66. When our judgment came,
67. Those who transgressed were
68. It was as if they never lived there.
69. When our messengers went to
70. When he saw that their hands did not touch it,
71. His wife was standing,
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72. She said, "Woe to me, how could I bear a child at my age,
73. They said, "Do you find it strange for GOD?
74. When Abraham's fear subsided, and
75. Indeed, Abraham was clement,
76. "O Abraham, refrain from this.
77. When our messengers went to Lot,
78. His people came rushing; they had
79. They said, "You know well that we
80. He said, "I wish I were strong enough,
81. (The angels) said, "O Lot,
we are your Lord's messengers, and
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and mercy from Him? Who would support me against GOD,
if I disobeyed Him? You can only augment my loss.
to serve as a proof for you.
You shall let her eat from GOD's earth,
and do not touch her with any harm, lest
you incur an immediate retribution."
"You have only three days to live.
This is a prophecy that is inevitable."
we saved Saaleh and those who
believed with him by mercy
from us, from the humiliation
of that day. Your Lord is the
Most Powerful, the Almighty.
annihilated by the disaster,
leaving them in their homes, dead.
Indeed, Thamoud have rejected
their Lord. Absolutely, Thamoud
have incurred their annihilation.
Abraham with good news,
they said, "Peace." He said,
"Peace," and soon brought
a roasted calf.
he became suspicious and fearful of them.
They said, "Do not be afraid,
we are being dispatched to the people of Lot."
and she laughed when we gave her
the good news about Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob.
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and here is my husband; an old man? This is really strange!"
GOD has bestowed His mercy and blessings upon you,
O inhabitants of the shrine.
He is Praiseworthy, Glorious."
the good news was delivered to him,
he proceeded to argue with us on
behalf of Lot's people.
extremely kind, and obedient.
Your Lord's judgment has been
issued; they have incurred
unavoidable retribution."
they were mistreated, and he was
embarrassed by their presence.
He said, "This is a difficult day."
grown accustomed to their sinful acts.
He said, "O my people, it would be
purer for you, if you take my
daughters instead. You shall
reverence GOD; do not embarrass
me with my guests. Have you not
one reasonable man among you?"
have no need for your daughters;
you know exactly what we want."
or had a powerful ally!"
these people cannot touch you. You shall leave with your family
during the night, and let not anyone of you look back,
except your wife; she is condemned along with those who are condemned.
Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning soon enough?"
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Sodom &
Gomorrah Destroyed
83. Such rocks were designated by your Lord to strike the transgressors.
Shu`aib:
One and the Same Message
84. To Midyan we sent their brother Shu`aib.
85. "O my people, you shall give full
86. "Whatever GOD provides
87. They said, "O Shu`aib, does your
88. He said, "O my people,
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89. "And, O my people, do not be provoked
90. "You shall implore your Lord for forgiveness,
91. They said, "O Shu`aib, we do not
92. He said, "O my people, does my tribe
93. "O my people, go on doing what
94. When our judgment came,
95. It was as though they never existed.
and we showered it with hard, devastating rocks.
He said, "O my people, worship GOD;
you have no other god beside Him.
Do not cheat when you measure
or weigh. I see that you are
prosperous, and I fear for you
the retribution of an
overwhelming day.
measure and full weight, equitably.
Do not cheat the people out of
their rights, and do not roam the
earth corruptingly.
for you, no matter how small,
is far better for you,
if you are really believers.
I am not a guardian over you."
religion dictate upon you that
we must abandon our parents'
religion, or running our businesses
in any manner we choose?
Surely, you are known for being
clement, wise."
what if I have solid proof
from my Lord; what if He has
provided me with a great blessing?
It is not my wish to commit
what I enjoin you from.
I only wish to correct as many wrongs as I can.
My guidance depends totally on GOD; I have put my trust in Him.
To Him I have totally submitted.
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by your opposition to me into incurring
the same disasters as the people of Noah,
or the people of Hood, or the people of Saaleh;
and the people of Lot are not too far from you.
then repent to Him. My Lord is Most Merciful, Kind."
comprehend many of the things
you are telling us, and we see
that you are powerless among us.
If it were not for your tribe,
we would have stoned you.
You have no value for us."
command a greater respect than
GOD? Is this why you have been
heedless of Him? My Lord is
fully aware of everything you do.
you wish, and so will I. You will
certainly find out which of us
will incur shameful retribution;
you will find out who the liar is.
Just wait in anticipation, and I will
wait in anticipation along with you."
we saved Shu`aib and those
who believed with him,
by mercy from us.
As for the evil ones,
they were struck by a disaster
that left them dead in their homes.
Thus, Midyan perished, just like Thamoud had perished before that.
Moses
97. To Pharaoh and his elders. But they followed the command of Pharaoh,
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98. He will lead his people on the Day of Resurrection,
99. They have incurred condemnation in this life,
and Pharaoh's command was not wise.
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all the way to Hell; what a miserable abode to live in!
as well as on the Day of Resurrection; what a miserable path to
follow!
Lessons to be
Learned
101. We never wronged them; they wronged
102. Such was the retribution enforced
103. This should be a lesson for those
104. We have appointed a specific time
105. The day it comes to pass, no soul
106. As for the miserable ones,
107. Eternally they abide therein, for as long as the heavens and
the earth endure,
108. As for the fortunate ones, they will be in Paradise.
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Some are still standing, and some have vanished.
their own souls. Their gods, whom
they invoked beside GOD,
could not help them in the least
when the judgment of your Lord
came. In fact, they only ensured
their doom.
by your Lord when the communi-
ties transgressed. Indeed, His
retribution is painful, devastating.
who fear the retribution of the
Hereafter. That is a day when
all the people will be summoned--
a day to be witnessed.
for it to take place.
will utter a single word, except in
accordance with His will.
Some will be miserable,
and some will be happy.
they will be in Hell, wherein they sigh and wail.
in accordance with the will of your Lord.
Your Lord is doer of whatever He wills.
Eternally they abide therein, for as long as the heavens and the
earth endure,
in accordance with the will of your Lord--an everlasting reward.
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Following
Our Parents Blindly
A Great Human Tragedy
110. We have given Moses the scripture, but it was disputed, and
111. Your Lord will surely recompense
112. Therefore, continue on the path
113. Do not lean towards those who
114. You shall observe the Contact
115. You shall steadfastly persevere,
116. If only some of those among the previous generations
117. Your Lord never annihilates any community unjustly,
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they worship exactly as they found their parents worshiping.
We will requite them their due share fully, without reduction.
if it were not for a predetermined word decreed by your Lord,
they would have been judged immediately.
They are full of doubt about this,
suspicious.
everyone for their works. He is fully
Cognizant of everything they do.
you have been enjoined to follow,
together with those who repented
with you, and do not transgress.
He is Seer of everything you do.
have transgressed, lest you incur
Hell, and find no allies to help you
against GOD, then end up losers.
Prayers (Salat) at both ends
of the
day, and during the night.
The righteous works wipe out
the evil works. This is a reminder
for those who would take heed.
for GOD never fails to recompense the righteous.
possessed enough intelligence to forbid evil!
Only a few of them deserved to be saved by us.
As for the transgressors, they were preoccupied
with their material luxuries; they were guilty.
while its people are righteous.
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119. Only those blessed with mercy from your Lord (will
not dispute the truth).
120. We narrate to you enough history of the messengers to strengthen
your heart.
121. Say to those who disbelieve, "Do
122. "Then wait; we too will wait."
123. To GOD belongs the future of the
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(of believers). But they will
always dispute (the truth).
This is why He created them.* The judgment of your Lord has already
been issued: "I will fill Hell with jinns and humans, all together."**
The truth has come to you herein, as well as enlightenments
and reminders for the believers.
whatever you can, and so will we.
heavens and the earth, and all
matters are controlled by Him.
You shall worship Him and trust in
Him. Your Lord is never unaware
of anything you do.
*11:119 The Most Merciful has created us
on this earth to give us yet another chance to denounce our original crime
and to be redeemed (see the Introduction and Appendix
7)
**11:119 God does not put a single person
in Hell; they choose and insist upon going to Hell.
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