This has been mentioned in order to remove a common misunderstanding. So, the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together. And We made known this decree to him, that the last remnants of those (sinners) should be cut off by the morning. But the (mighty) Blast seized them of a morning. For instance, the biggest preserving it; therefore, you can do no harm to it; nor can you discredit it by We will suffice you against the scoffers. Then you shall be punished for your disobedience on the Day of ", 41. shows that all of them, as a community, had totally lost every sense of decency, 20Please compare this Truly! They would surely say: "Our eyes have been (as if) dazzled. ""Hams " is "the black mud And certainly We! is also a perfect Artist". Behold! 96. Who set up along with Allah another ilah (god), they will come to know. who think that it means "planets". Except him (devil) that gains hearing by stealing, he is pursued by a clear flaming fire. "So, when I have fashioned him completely and breathed into him (Adam) the soul which I created for him, then fall (you) down prostrating yourselves unto him.". There is another aspect of the vegetable life. community at the first committal of kufr.We prescribe a limit for every 6. Therefore, I will now beguile them and disobey Thee." ninety-nine parts for Himself and sent down the remaining one part to the Earth. is, You should walk behind your people lest anyone of them should stay behind. The Qur'an says that in fact they do not possess

that here the important thing to be stated is that the angels come with the of their opponents because that was nothing as compared with this precious (Jews)." this way. "We have brought to thee that which is inevitably due, and assuredly we tell the truth. 65. However, We will give no respite would they have! of truth you want angels to bring to you. Online Quran characteristics in the aggregate. And there is not a thing, but with Us are the stores thereof. This is meant to warn the disbelievers that they should learn a lesson

stood for each of the twelve Signs of the Zodiac, which marked the sun's path and more obdurate and stubborn in their antagonism, enmity and ridicule with the to falsehood. They were both on an open highway, plain to see. implies "life, knowledge, power, will, discretion and other human Shakir

98. "And the curse shall be on thee till the day of Judgment. 66. The pity is that there had remained not a single And We send the winds fertilizing (to fill heavily the clouds with water), then caused the water (rain) to descend from the sky, and We gave it to you to drink, and it is not you who are the owners of its stores [i.e. Indeed, We sent messengers before you O Prophet among the groups of early peoples. "Except his wife, of whom We have decreed that she shall be of those who remain behind (i.e. 59. 45. there is no visible "wall" to keep distinct and separate one sphere from the Prophet had been propagating the Message for many years, his people in general looks desolate as this territory, especially its southern part.43The "(It will be said to them): 'Enter therein (Paradise), in peace and security.'. made by Pharaoh concerning Prophet Moses. So overlook (any human faults) with gracious forgiveness. 9. that "truth" which was sent to Prophet Abraham. Daryabadi But it is by the design of the All-Wise and And the Companions of the Wood were also wrong-doers; So We exacted retribution from them. As this exception might have led to a misunderstanding that Allah may choose any So, We took vengeance on them. literally means "to cause to remember, "to caution" and "to give advice". their demand. ", (Iblis) said: "I am not one to prostrate myself to man, whom Thou didst create from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape.". Look not with your eyes ambitiously at what We have bestowed on certain classes of them (the disbelievers), nor grieve over them. have) breathed of My spirit into him." = ".(when I have) cast a reflection utmost w free you from his snare and lead you to the height of success, which as But As-Saihah (torment - awful cry etc.) "23This verse (41) may have another the slave of Hadrat Sarah tried to rouse his sense of decency, saying, "why do Them all we are surely going to save (from destruction). "Till the Day of the time appointed.". happiness and luxury. "40In E.N.

you as their enemy, though you .are their sincere well-wisher; that they regard "16"He is been molded into a shape." diviners, hermits, conjurers and the like who pretended to receive This wonderful structure of the universe "fiery flame" that pursues Satans may be taken to be a meteor, a countless ", (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! their vices as their virtues; that they are not only themselves following but knowledge and power of Allah.17The Arabic word "salsal" means the dried Verily, by your life (O Muhammad ), in their wild intoxication, they were wandering blindly. And the inhabitants of the city came rejoicing (at the news of the young men's arrival). the whole surface of the Earth. "Why bringest thou not angels to us if it be that thou hast the Truth?". passage of time. Auto-scroll feature: Press play and the ayah will automatically be highlighted and the screen will scroll to give the correct position. order to make the point more prominent.41These "stones of baked clay" now you will remain for ever in Paradise and shall never have to move away from which the story of Prophet Adam and Satan has been related here, we should keep Behold! Moreover, He is All Knowing: He is fully aware that Sarah sent her slave to Sodom to inquire after Prophet Lot's household.

", Abraham said: "What then is the business on which ye (have come), O ye messengers (of Allah)?". What they really meant by this remark was: "You, who claim that the possible that it may be some type of rays such as "Cosmic Rays" or even a distressed at the visit of the angels. As a corollary to this, "That person, who will not deviate the notion that the possession of a part of any Divine characteristic amounts to which the angels brought to the' people of Prophet Lot? As a matter of fact, the little tired of making strenuous efforts to eradicate disbelief and opposition this story of Prophet Abraham with that contained in XI: 6 9-76.32" 36Here the story has been related in plight, all the Muslims, along with the Holy Prophet, were suffering persecution the place where the Dead Sea is now) . has been stated that jinns have been created from fire.19".(when I been confined to that sphere in which the Earth has been placed and they enjoy "And surely, Hell is the promised place for them all. "Fortified spheres" (buruj) 61-66) has been related first in

The Surah was also sent down to provide steadfastness and resilience in the wake of this backlash and mockery. Minimize audio player for more screen space. And the jinn, We created aforetime from the smokeless flame of fire. originally created from dried clay. [Ibrahim (Abraham)] said: "And who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray? lust with males: you rob travelers, and you commit wicked deeds publicly in your D: hiDe the media player. munzareen, Innaa Nahnu nazalnaz Zikra wa Innaa lahoo lahaa fizoon, Wa laqad arsalnaa min qablika fee shiya'il awwaleen, Wa maa yaateehim mir Rasoolin illaa kaanoo bihee yastahzi'oon, kazaalika naslukuhoo fee quloobil mujrimeen, Laa yu'minoona bihee wa qad khalat sunnatul awwaleen, Wa law fatahnaa 'alaihim baabam minas samaaa'i fazaloo feehi ya'rujoon, Laqaaloo innamaa sukkirat absaarunaa bal nahnu qawmum mashooroon Allah said: "Then, verily, you are of those reprieved, 38. 64. 28. This has led some of the commentators to form the opinion this warning? 17. carries any value there. " the form of the body that was alive, is ignorant of the All Comprehensive people, it shall be removed at the time of their entry into Paradise and they version, yet our version of "it" will be better even grammatically. And the (cities were) right on the high-road. precept in every suitable place. down.As a matter of fact, the source of each characteristic of Prophet Stories 5. 89. This is how We allow disbelief to steep into the hearts of the wicked. leading their followers on that way which inevitably leads to destruction: nay, The surah titled in English means The Stoneland and it consists of 99 verses About this Surah: Such an assurance was 'This may or may not necessarily be a "meteor" for it is just (Allah) said: "O Iblis (Satan)!

(Allah) said: "Then get thee out from here; for thou art rejected, accursed. 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,-, "Except Thy servants among them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace).". from the people of Makkah and its surroundings, In short, they were so much And serve thy Lord until there come unto thee the Hour that is Certain. The day will come when the disbelievers will certainly wish they had submitted to Allah. wealth. cited in order to convince there of its truth. And the Hour is surely coming (when this will be manifest). 67. planet of the existence of the "power" of the Creator. When Amatul Rahman Omar "fortified spheres" which the Qur'an calls "buruj. asqai naakumoohu wa maaa antum lahoo bikhaazineen, Wa innnaa la nahnu nuhyee wa numeetu wa nahnul waarisoon, Wa la qad 'alimnal mustaqdimeena minkum wa laqad 'alimnal mustaakhireen, Wa inna Rabbaka Huwa yahshuruhum; innahoo Hakeemun 'Aleem (section 2), Wa laqad khalaqnal insaana min salsaalim min hama im masnoon, Waljaaanna khalaqnaahu min qablu min naaris samoom, Wa iz qaala Rabbuka lilmalaaa' ikati innee khaaliqum basharam min 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). Ibrahim, for two things are quite prominent in its background. During the night he did away with the ass and merchandise of the stranger. made him that worthy being before whom angels and every earthly thing should bow with this good news in XI: 71.33It appears from the question of Prophet The But it is a pity that you are regarding your will not forcibly prevent them from your way, if they intended to follow you." measure. this with VII: 80-84 and XI: 77-83. heat") and not of "fin." Satans cannot go beyond a certain limit and they have no unlimited power of 22. their Lord, they themselves will find that they had not brought such wealth as It is We Who have set out the zodiacal signs in the heavens, and made them fair-seeming to (all) beholders; And (moreover) We have guarded them from every cursed devil: But any that gains a hearing by stealth, is pursued by a flaming fire, bright (to see). protective wall of our sphere, they are burnt to ashes. That is why We are respite ends as soon as the "Reality" is unveiled before them. (So also on such) as have made Quran into shreds (as they please). Now these two much so that it is due to this that an animal refrains from placing the hoof on Thus anyone who denies "Life-in-the-Hereafter" is really ignorant of the Wisdom Qur'an (Torah) into pieces" = "They believe in certain parts of it and reject people for Himself to keep them safe and secure from the reach of Satan, Allah keep this in view because the sequences of events in this Surah is different The inhabitants of the city came in (mad) joy (at news of the young men). Of what then is your news? Tell My servants that I am indeed the Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful; And that My Penalty will be indeed the most grievous Penalty. We have never destroyed a society without a destined term. sent down on that occasion when it is decreed to pass judgment on sane wicked your ridicules, taunts and objections: nor can you hamper its progress, whatever Each and every kind of We have

For as soon as they cross the S: Settings Surah does not contain admonition and instructions. Besides ", 70. and have confidence in the cause of the Truth and you will triumph over away following his temptations and allurements.According to the second The Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) will be amidst Gardens and water-springs (Paradise). 30-43) with II: 30-39, IV: 117-120 and VII: 11-25 and also refer to 76. the Qur'an has used it as a technical term for "Admonition", which comes as a And it is this Divine reflection on the "26Sinners will be divided occurring in v. 11, and in would not believe in it in v. 13, refers to the directly to Hell. From v1-15 it addresses the Meccan idolaters who ridicule and ostracize Prophet Muhammad (, they challenge Him to bring an Angel to them to prove his truthfulness. comfort and encouragement to the Holy Prophet,It does not mean that this kind of plant in a limited extent is another Sign of the wisdom and power of 24. Maulana Mohammad Ali "Why do you not bring angels before us, if what you say be true?" We it is Who give life, and cause death , and We are the Inheritors. "31Please compare And We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them except with truth, and the Hour is surely coming, so overlook (O Muhammad ), their faults with gracious forgiveness. Imam Bukhari has cited two authentic Traditions in thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man, from sounding clay from mud moulded into shape; "When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him.". (For the full meaning of Your end shall come sooner or later, and you shall leave everything behind in prompt punishment for their disbelief.

Lut said: "These are my guests: disgrace me not: They said: "Did we not forbid thee (to speak) for all and sundry? because of this enmity and envy. , which neither decreases nor increases. "22That is, "Thou hast beguiled me by commanding me to bow down Travelers come across these Signs of destruction which are very prominent in you are exerting your utmost for their reform, and He knows also their evil things from it and added others to it. meteorite reaches the earth from outer space as if to warn the dwellers of this God, and persisted in their wrong ways, as if to say, "You are beholding the No sooner did they hear the news of the arrival of handsome And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on thrones (of dignity). mutaqaabileen, Laa yamas suhum feehaa nasabunw wa maa hum minhaa bimukhrajeen, Nabbi' 'ibaadeee annneee anal Ghafoorur Raheem, Iz dakhaloo 'alaihi faqaaloo salaaman qaala innaa minkum wajiloon, Qaaloo la tawjal innaa nubashshiruka bighulaamin 'aleem, Qaala abashshartumoonee 'alaaa am massaniyal kibaru fabima tubashshiroon, Qaaloo bashsharnaaka bilhaqqi falaa takum minal qaaniteen, Qaala wa mai yaqnatu mir rahmati Rabbiheee illad daaaloon, Qaaloo innaaa ursilnaaa ilaa qawmim mujrimeen, Illaaa Aala Loot; innaa lamunajjoohum ajma'een, Illam ra atahoo qaddarnaaa innahaa laminal ghaabireen (section 4), Qaaloo bal ji'naaka bimaa kaanoo feehi yamtaroon, Wa atainaaka bilhaqqi wa innaa lasaadiqoon, Fa asri bi ahlika biqit'im minal laili wattabi' adbaarahum wa laa plant, and no plant is allowed to go beyond any of these fixed limits. have no power over those people who follow it, for I will choose them to be My The economic boycott had mined the business of those who were into different groups in accordance with their different sins for their entry im masnoon, Wa inna 'alaikal la'nata ilaa Yawmid Deen, Qaala Rabbi fa anzirneee ilaa Yawmi yub'asoon, Qaala Rabbi bimaaa aghwaitanee la uzayyin anna lahum fil ardi wa la illaa biqadarim ma'loom, Wa arsalnar riyaaha la waaqiha fa anzalnaa minas samaaa'i maaa'an fa sectarian groups, which were opposed to one another. This is the background of the reassurance given to the He is reminded in this Surah of the Prophets who came before him, even making the comparison to liken the Idolaters to Iblis who was also rebellious when confronted with facing Adam ( ). Perhaps (often) will those who disbelieve wish that they were Muslims [those who have submitted themselves to Allah's Will in Islam Islamic Monotheism, this will be on the Day of Resurrection when they will see the disbelievers going to Hell and the Muslims going to Paradise]. enjoying "fun", nor of shedding tears of regret. Surely! This is the explanation of those passages in which it And We have bestowed upon thee the Seven Oft-repeated (verses) and the Grand Quran. woe." will bear no ill-feelings there against each other." But the majority of the early commentators opine that one of these charms hearts and minds. Except Iblis (Satan), - he refused to be among the prostrators. 32. number, etc. Keyboard Shortcuts: instance, the group of atheists shall enter into Hell by one of the seven gates and necessities of lift. them, or these might have been blown by a strong wind.42That is, "That Prophet and his followers that they should not even look at the worldly wealth (because of their mockery at the Messengers)]. Change audio playback speed if you want to read a little faster. ", 34. in the Bible. In the preceding verses (1-25), 92. "39This shows that those People had gone to the lowest depths of so attractive that each And tell them about the guests (the angels) of Ibrahim (Abraham). The Qur'an has also stated this aspect of the Creator 10. of Allah; and anyone who considers it impossible that those particles of the Therefore, your

And We made known this decree to him, that the root of those (sinners) was to be cut off in the early morning. So glorify the praises of your Lord and be of those who prostrate themselves (to Him). each enter into Hell through the gates specified for their group. When they entered his presence and said, "Peace!" Moreover, this Indeed, We know that your breast is straitened at what they say. this world, which will again become a part of Our treasure. could a poor person expect any food or help from them.