Sura 22: Pilgrimage
(Al-Hajj)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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يا ايها الناس اتقوا ربكم ان زلزلة الساعة شيء عظيم

O people, you shall reverence your Lord, for the quaking of the Hour is something horrendous.

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يوم ترونها تذهل كل مرضعة عما ارضعت وتضع كل ذات حمل حملها وترى الناس سكارى وما هم بسكارى ولكن عذاب الله شديد

The day you witness it, even a nursing mother will discard her infant, and a pregnant woman will abort her fetus. You will see the people staggering, as if they are intoxicated, even though they are not intoxicated. This is because, GOD’s retribution is so awesome.

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ومن الناس من يجادل في الله بغير علم ويتبع كل شيطان مريد

Among the people, there are those who argue about GOD without knowledge, and follow every rebellious devil.

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كتب عليه انه من تولاه فانه يضله ويهديه الى عذاب السعير

It is decreed that anyone who allies himself with him, he will mislead him and guide him to the agony of Hell.

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Where Did We Come From?

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يا ايها الناس ان كنتم في ريب من البعث فانا خلقناكم من تراب ثم من نطفة ثم من علقة ثم من مضغة مخلقة وغير مخلقة لنبين لكم ونقر في الارحام ما نشاء الى اجل مسمى ثم نخرجكم طفلا ثم لتبلغوا اشدكم ومنكم من يتوفى ومنكم من يرد الى ارذل العمر لكيلا يعلم من بعد علم شيئا وترى الارض هامدة فاذا انزلنا عليها الماء اهتزت وربت وانبتت من كل زوج بهيج

O people, if you have any doubt about resurrection, (remember that) we created you from dust, and subsequently from a tiny drop, which turns into a hanging (embryo), then it becomes a fetus that is given life or deemed lifeless. We thus clarify things for you. We settle in the wombs whatever we will for a predetermined period.* We then bring you out as infants, then you reach maturity. While some of you die young, others live to the worst age, only to find out that no more knowledge can be attained beyond a certain limit. Also, you look at a land that is dead, then as soon as we shower it with water, it vibrates with life and grows all kinds of beautiful plants.

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ذلك بان الله هو الحق وانه يحيي الموتى وانه على كل شيء قدير

This proves that GOD is the Truth, and that He revives the dead, and that He is Omnipotent.

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وان الساعة اتية لا ريب فيها وان الله يبعث من في القبور

And that the Hour is coming, no doubt about it, and that GOD resurrects those who are in the graves.

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A Common Occurrence

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ومن الناس من يجادل في الله بغير علم ولا هدى ولا كتاب منير

Among the people there is the one who argues about GOD without knowledge, and without guidance, and without an enlightening scripture.

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ثاني عطفه ليضل عن سبيل الله له في الدنيا خزي ونذيقه يوم القيامة عذاب الحريق

Arrogantly he strives to divert the people from the path of GOD. He thus incurs humiliation in this life, and we commit him on the Day of Resurrection to the agony of burning.

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ذلك بما قدمت يداك وان الله ليس بظلام للعبيد

This is what your hands have sent ahead for you. GOD is never unjust towards the people.

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Fair Weather Friends

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ومن الناس من يعبد الله على حرف فان اصابه خير اطمان به وان اصابته فتنة انقلب على وجهه خسر الدنيا والاخرة ذلك هو الخسران المبين

Among the people there is the one who worships GOD conditionally. If things go his way, he is content. But if some adversity befalls him, he makes an about-face. Thus, he loses both this life and the Hereafter. Such is the real loss.

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يدعو من دون الله ما لا يضره وما لا ينفعه ذلك هو الضلال البعيد

He idolizes beside GOD what possesses no power to harm him or benefit him; such is the real straying.

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يدعو لمن ضره اقرب من نفعه لبئس المولى ولبئس العشير

He idolizes what is more apt to harm him than benefit him. What a miserable lord! What a miserable companion!

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ان الله يدخل الذين امنوا وعملوا الصالحات جنات تجري من تحتها الانهار ان الله يفعل ما يريد

GOD admits those who believe and lead a righteous life into gardens with flowing streams. Everything is in accordance with GOD’s will.

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Happiness Now, and Forever

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من كان يظن ان لن ينصره الله في الدنيا والاخرة فليمدد بسبب الى السماء ثم ليقطع فلينظر هل يذهبن كيده ما يغيظ

If anyone thinks that GOD cannot support him in this life and in the Hereafter, let him turn completely to (his Creator in) heaven, and sever (his dependence on anyone else). He will then see that this plan eliminates anything that bothers him.

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وكذلك انزلناه ايات بينات وان الله يهدي من يريد

We have thus revealed clear revelations herein, then GOD guides whomever He wills.

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God: The Only Judge

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ان الذين امنوا والذين هادوا والصابئين والنصارى والمجوس والذين اشركوا ان الله يفصل بينهم يوم القيامة ان الله على كل شيء شهيد

Those who believe, those who are Jewish, the converts, the Christians, the Zoroastrians, and the idol worshipers, GOD is the One who will judge among them on the Day of Resurrection. GOD witnesses all things.

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الم تر ان الله يسجد له من في السماوات ومن في الارض والشمس والقمر والنجوم والجبال والشجر والدواب وكثير من الناس وكثير حق عليه العذاب ومن يهن الله فما له من مكرم ان الله يفعل ما يشاء

Do you not realize that to GOD prostrates everyone in the heavens and the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the mountains, and the trees, and the animals, and many people? Many others among the people are committed to doom. Whomever GOD shames, none will honor him. Everything is in accordance with GOD’s will.

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How Terrible<br>is Hell!*

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هذان خصمان اختصموا في ربهم فالذين كفروا قطعت لهم ثياب من نار يصب من فوق رءوسهم الحميم

Here are two parties feuding with regard to their Lord. As for those who disbelieve, they will have clothes of fire tailored for them. Hellish liquid will be poured on top of their heads.

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يصهر به ما في بطونهم والجلود

It will cause their insides to melt, as well as their skins.

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ولهم مقامع من حديد

They will be confined in iron pots.

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كلما ارادوا ان يخرجوا منها من غم اعيدوا فيها وذوقوا عذاب الحريق

Whenever they try to exit such misery, they will be forced back in: “Taste the agony of burning.”

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The Bliss of Heaven

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ان الله يدخل الذين امنوا وعملوا الصالحات جنات تجري من تحتها الانهار يحلون فيها من اساور من ذهب ولؤلؤا ولباسهم فيها حرير

GOD will admit those who believe and lead a righteous life into gardens with flowing streams. They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and pearls, and their garments therein will be silk.

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وهدوا الى الطيب من القول وهدوا الى صراط الحميد

They have been guided to the good words; they have been guided in the path of the Most Praised.

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ان الذين كفروا ويصدون عن سبيل الله والمسجد الحرام الذي جعلناه للناس سواء العاكف فيه والباد ومن يرد فيه بالحاد بظلم نذقه من عذاب اليم

Surely, those who disbelieve and repulse others from the path of GOD, and from the Sacred Masjid that we designated for all the people—be they natives or visitors—and seek to pollute it and corrupt it, we will afflict them with painful retribution.

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Pilgrimage, Like All Duties in<br>Islam, Decreed Through Abraham*

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واذ بوانا لابراهيم مكان البيت ان لا تشرك بي شيئا وطهر بيتي للطائفين والقائمين والركع السجود

We appointed Abraham to establish the Shrine: “You shall not idolize any other god beside Me, and purify My shrine for those who visit it, those who live near it, and those who bow and prostrate.

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واذن في الناس بالحج ياتوك رجالا وعلى كل ضامر ياتين من كل فج عميق

“And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage.* They will come to you walking or riding on various exhausted (means of transportation). They will come from the farthest locations.”

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ليشهدوا منافع لهم ويذكروا اسم الله في ايام معلومات على ما رزقهم من بهيمة الانعام فكلوا منها واطعموا البائس الفقير

They may seek commercial benefits, and they shall commemorate GOD’s name during the specified days for providing them with livestock. “Eat therefrom and feed the despondent and the poor.”

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ثم ليقضوا تفثهم وليوفوا نذورهم وليطوفوا بالبيت العتيق

They shall complete their obligations, fulfill their vows, and visit the ancient shrine.

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ذلك ومن يعظم حرمات الله فهو خير له عند ربه واحلت لكم الانعام الا ما يتلى عليكم فاجتنبوا الرجس من الاوثان واجتنبوا قول الزور

Those who reverence the rites decreed by GOD have deserved a good reward at their Lord. All livestock is made lawful for your food, except for those specifically prohibited for you. You shall avoid the abomination of idol worship, and avoid bearing false witness.

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حنفاء لله غير مشركين به ومن يشرك بالله فكانما خر من السماء فتخطفه الطير او تهوي به الريح في مكان سحيق

You shall maintain your devotion absolutely to GOD alone. Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD is like one who fell from the sky, then gets snatched up by vultures, or blown away by the wind into a deep ravine.

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ذلك ومن يعظم شعائر الله فانها من تقوى القلوب

Indeed, those who reverence the rites decreed by GOD demonstrate the righteousness of their hearts.

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Livestock Offerings During Pilgrimage*

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لكم فيها منافع الى اجل مسمى ثم محلها الى البيت العتيق

The (livestock) provide you with many benefits for a period, before being donated to the ancient shrine.

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ولكل امة جعلنا منسكا ليذكروا اسم الله على ما رزقهم من بهيمة الانعام فالهكم اله واحد فله اسلموا وبشر المخبتين

For each congregation we have decreed rites whereby they commemorate the name of GOD for providing them with the livestock. Your god is one and the same god; you shall all submit to Him. Give good news to the obedient.

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الذين اذا ذكر الله وجلت قلوبهم والصابرين على ما اصابهم والمقيمي الصلاة ومما رزقناهم ينفقون

They are the ones whose hearts tremble upon mentioning GOD, they steadfastly persevere during adversity, they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity.

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والبدن جعلناها لكم من شعائر الله لكم فيها خير فاذكروا اسم الله عليها صواف فاذا وجبت جنوبها فكلوا منها واطعموا القانع والمعتر كذلك سخرناها لكم لعلكم تشكرون

The animal offerings are among the rites decreed by GOD for your own good.* You shall mention GOD’s name on them while they are standing in line. Once they are offered for sacrifice, you shall eat therefrom and feed the poor and the needy. This is why we subdued them for you, that you may show your appreciation.

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لن ينال الله لحومها ولا دماؤها ولكن يناله التقوى منكم كذلك سخرها لكم لتكبروا الله على ما هداكم وبشر المحسنين

Neither their meat, nor their blood reaches GOD. What reaches Him is your righteousness. He has subdued them for you, that you may show your appreciation by glorifying GOD for guiding you. Give good news to the charitable.

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God Defends the Believers

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ان الله يدافع عن الذين امنوا ان الله لا يحب كل خوان كفور

GOD defends those who believe. GOD does not love any betrayer, unappreciative.

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Synagogues, Churches, and Masjids

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اذن للذين يقاتلون بانهم ظلموا وان الله على نصرهم لقدير

Permission is granted to those who are being persecuted, since injustice has befallen them, and GOD is certainly able to support them.

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الذين اخرجوا من ديارهم بغير حق الا ان يقولوا ربنا الله ولولا دفع الله الناس بعضهم ببعض لهدمت صوامع وبيع وصلوات ومساجد يذكر فيها اسم الله كثيرا ولينصرن الله من ينصره ان الله لقوي عزيز

They were evicted from their homes unjustly, for no reason other than saying, “Our Lord is GOD.” If it were not for GOD’s supporting of some people against others, monasteries, churches, synagogues, and masjids—where the name of GOD is commemorated frequently— would have been destroyed. Absolutely, GOD supports those who support Him. GOD is Powerful, Almighty.

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الذين ان مكناهم في الارض اقاموا الصلاة واتوا الزكاة وامروا بالمعروف ونهوا عن المنكر ولله عاقبة الامور

They are those who, if we appointed them as rulers on earth, they would establish the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat), and would advocate righteousness and forbid evil. GOD is the ultimate ruler.

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وان يكذبوك فقد كذبت قبلهم قوم نوح وعاد وثمود

If they reject you, the people of Noah, ‘Ãd, and Thamoud have also disbelieved before them.

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وقوم ابراهيم وقوم لوط

Also the people of Abraham, and the people of Lot.

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واصحاب مدين وكذب موسى فامليت للكافرين ثم اخذتهم فكيف كان نكير

And the dwellers of Midyan. Moses was also rejected. I led all those people on, then I called them to account; how (devastating) was My requital!

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فكاين من قرية اهلكناها وهي ظالمة فهي خاوية على عروشها وبئر معطلة وقصر مشيد

Many a community have we annihilated because of their wickedness. They ended up with ruins, stilled wells, and great empty mansions.

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افلم يسيروا في الارض فتكون لهم قلوب يعقلون بها او اذان يسمعون بها فانها لا تعمى الابصار ولكن تعمى القلوب التي في الصدور

Did they not roam the earth, then use their minds to understand, and use their ears to hear? Indeed, the real blindness is not the blindness of the eyes, but the blindness of the hearts inside the chests.

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ويستعجلونك بالعذاب ولن يخلف الله وعده وان يوما عند ربك كالف سنة مما تعدون

They challenge you to bring retribution, and GOD never fails to fulfill His prophecy. A day of your Lord is like a thousand of your years.

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وكاين من قرية امليت لها وهي ظالمة ثم اخذتها والي المصير

Many a community in the past committed evil, and I led them on for awhile, then I punished them. To Me is the ultimate destiny.

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God’s Messenger<br>of the Covenant

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قل يا ايها الناس انما انا لكم نذير مبين

Say, “O people, I have been sent to you as a profound warner.”*

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فالذين امنوا وعملوا الصالحات لهم مغفرة ورزق كريم

Those who believe and lead a righteous life have deserved forgiveness and a generous recompense.

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والذين سعوا في اياتنا معاجزين اولئك اصحاب الجحيم

As for those who strive to challenge our revelations, they incur Hell.

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The System*

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وما ارسلنا من قبلك من رسول ولا نبي الا اذا تمنى القى الشيطان في امنيته فينسخ الله ما يلقي الشيطان ثم يحكم الله اياته والله عليم حكيم

We did not send before you any messenger, nor a prophet, without having the devil interfere in his wishes. GOD then nullifies what the devil has done. GOD perfects His revelations. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.*

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The Hypocrites Drop Out

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ليجعل ما يلقي الشيطان فتنة للذين في قلوبهم مرض والقاسية قلوبهم وان الظالمين لفي شقاق بعيد

He thus sets up the devil’s scheme as a test for those who harbor doubts in their hearts, and those whose hearts are hardened. The wicked must remain with the opposition.

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وليعلم الذين اوتوا العلم انه الحق من ربك فيؤمنوا به فتخبت له قلوبهم وان الله لهاد الذين امنوا الى صراط مستقيم

Those who are blessed with knowledge will recognize the truth from your Lord, then believe in it, and their hearts will readily accept it. Most assuredly, GOD guides the believers in the right path.

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ولا يزال الذين كفروا في مرية منه حتى تاتيهم الساعة بغتة او ياتيهم عذاب يوم عقيم

As for those who disbelieve, they will continue to harbor doubts until the Hour comes to them suddenly, or until the retribution of a terrible day comes to them.

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Satan’s<br>Temporary Kingship

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الملك يومئذ لله يحكم بينهم فالذين امنوا وعملوا الصالحات في جنات النعيم

All sovereignty on that day belongs to GOD, and He will judge among them. As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, they have deserved the gardens of bliss.

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والذين كفروا وكذبوا باياتنا فاولئك لهم عذاب مهين

While those who disbelieved and rejected our revelations have incurred a shameful retribution.

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Striving in the Cause of God

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والذين هاجروا في سبيل الله ثم قتلوا او ماتوا ليرزقنهم الله رزقا حسنا وان الله لهو خير الرازقين

Those who emigrate for the sake of GOD, then get killed, or die, GOD will surely shower them with good provisions. GOD is certainly the best Provider.

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ليدخلنهم مدخلا يرضونه وان الله لعليم حليم

Most assuredly, He will admit them an admittance that will please them. GOD is Omniscient, Clement.

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Divine Help for the Oppressed

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ذلك ومن عاقب بمثل ما عوقب به ثم بغي عليه لينصرنه الله ان الله لعفو غفور

It is decreed that if one avenges an injustice that was inflicted upon him, equitably, then is persecuted because of this, GOD will surely support him. GOD is Pardoner, Forgiving.

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God’s Omnipotence

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ذلك بان الله يولج الليل في النهار ويولج النهار في الليل وان الله سميع بصير

It is a fact that GOD merges the night into the day, and merges the day into the night, and that GOD is Hearer, Seer.

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ذلك بان الله هو الحق وان ما يدعون من دونه هو الباطل وان الله هو العلي الكبير

It is a fact that GOD is the Truth, while the setting up of any idols beside Him constitutes a falsehood, and that GOD is the Most High, the Supreme.

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الم تر ان الله انزل من السماء ماء فتصبح الارض مخضرة ان الله لطيف خبير

Do you not see that GOD sends down from the sky water that turns the land green? GOD is Sublime, Cognizant.

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له ما في السماوات وما في الارض وان الله لهو الغني الحميد

To Him belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. Absolutely, GOD is the Most Rich, Most Praiseworthy.

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الم تر ان الله سخر لكم ما في الارض والفلك تجري في البحر بامره ويمسك السماء ان تقع على الارض الا باذنه ان الله بالناس لرءوف رحيم

Do you not see that GOD has committed in your service everything on earth? The ships run in the ocean by His command. He prevents the heavenly bodies from crashing onto the earth, except in accordance with His command. GOD is Most Kind towards the people, Most Merciful.

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وهو الذي احياكم ثم يميتكم ثم يحييكم ان الانسان لكفور

He is the One who granted you life, then He puts you to death, then He brings you back to life. Surely, the human being is unappreciative.

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لكل امة جعلنا منسكا هم ناسكوه فلا ينازعنك في الامر وادع الى ربك انك لعلى هدى مستقيم

For each congregation, we have decreed a set of rites that they must uphold. Therefore, they should not dispute with you. You shall continue to invite everyone to your Lord. Most assuredly, you are on the right path.

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وان جادلوك فقل الله اعلم بما تعملون

If they argue with you, then say, “GOD is fully aware of everything you do.”

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الله يحكم بينكم يوم القيامة فيما كنتم فيه تختلفون

GOD will judge among you on the Day of Resurrection regarding all your disputes.

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الم تعلم ان الله يعلم ما في السماء والارض ان ذلك في كتاب ان ذلك على الله يسير

Do you not realize that GOD knows everything in the heavens and everything on earth? All this is recorded in a record. This is easy for GOD to do.

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ويعبدون من دون الله ما لم ينزل به سلطانا وما ليس لهم به علم وما للظالمين من نصير

Yet, they idolize beside GOD idols wherein He placed no power, and they know nothing about them. The transgressors have no helper.

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Violence & Belligerence:<br>Signs of Disbelief

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واذا تتلى عليهم اياتنا بينات تعرف في وجوه الذين كفروا المنكر يكادون يسطون بالذين يتلون عليهم اياتنا قل افانبئكم بشر من ذلكم النار وعدها الله الذين كفروا وبئس المصير

When our revelations are recited to them, clearly, you recognize wickedness on the faces of those who disbelieve. They almost attack those who recite our revelations to them. Say, “Shall I inform you of something much worse? Hell is promised by GOD for those who disbelieve; what a miserable destiny.”

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Can They Create A Fly?

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يا ايها الناس ضرب مثل فاستمعوا له ان الذين تدعون من دون الله لن يخلقوا ذبابا ولو اجتمعوا له وان يسلبهم الذباب شيئا لا يستنقذوه منه ضعف الطالب والمطلوب

O people, here is a parable that you must ponder carefully: the idols you set up beside GOD can never create a fly, even if they banded together to do so. Furthermore, if the fly steals anything from them, they cannot recover it; weak is the pursuer and the pursued.

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ما قدروا الله حق قدره ان الله لقوي عزيز

They do not value GOD as He should be valued. GOD is the Most Powerful, the Almighty.

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الله يصطفي من الملائكة رسلا ومن الناس ان الله سميع بصير

GOD chooses from among the angels messengers, as well as from among the people. GOD is Hearer, Seer.

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يعلم ما بين ايديهم وما خلفهم والى الله ترجع الامور

He knows their past and their future. To GOD belongs the ultimate control of all matters.

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يا ايها الذين امنوا اركعوا واسجدوا واعبدوا ربكم وافعلوا الخير لعلكم تفلحون

O you who believe, you shall bow, prostrate, worship your Lord, and work righteousness, that you may succeed.

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Abraham:Original<br>Messenger of Islam*

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وجاهدوا في الله حق جهاده هو اجتباكم وما جعل عليكم في الدين من حرج ملة ابيكم ابراهيم هو سماكم المسلمين من قبل وفي هذا ليكون الرسول شهيدا عليكم وتكونوا شهداء على الناس فاقيموا الصلاة واتوا الزكاة واعتصموا بالله هو مولاكم فنعم المولى ونعم النصير

You shall strive for the cause of GOD as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion—the religion of your father Abraham. He is the one who named you “Submitters” originally. Thus, the messenger shall serve as a witness among you, and you shall serve as witnesses among the people. Therefore, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and hold fast to GOD; He is your Lord, the best Lord and the best Supporter.

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