41 - Surah Fussilat.

 Surah Fussilat.

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Introduction and Purpose of the Quran. Ha. Mim. This is a revelation from the Most Compassionate Most Merciful. It is a Book whose verses are perfectly explained a Quran in Arabic for people who know delivering good news and warning. Yet most of them turn away so they do not hear. They say Our hearts are veiled against what you are calling us to there is deafness in our ears and there is a barrier between us and you. So do whatever you want and so shall we. Say O Prophet I am only a man like you but it has been revealed to me that your God is only One God. So take the Straight Way towards Him and seek His forgiveness. And woe to the polytheists those who do not pay alms-tax and are in denial of the Hereafter. But those who believe and do good will certainly have a never-ending reward. Gods Creation and Sovereignty. Ask them O Prophet How can you disbelieve in the One Who created the earth in two Days. And how can you set up equals with Him. That is the Lord of all worlds. He placed on the earth firm mountains standing high showered His blessings upon it and ordained all its means of sustenance totaling four Days exactly for all who ask. Then He turned towards the heaven when it was still like smoke saying to it and to the earth Submit willingly or unwillingly. They both responded We submit willingly. So He formed the heaven into seven heavens in two Days assigning to each its mandate. And We adorned the lowest heaven with stars like lamps for beauty and for protection. That is the design of the Almighty All-Knowing. Warning of Punishment Through Past Examples. If they turn away then say O Prophet I warn you of a mighty blast like the one that befell Ad and Thamud. The messengers had come to them from all angles proclaiming Worship none but Allah. They responded Had our Lord willed He could have easily sent down angels instead. So we totally reject what you have been sent with. As for Ad they acted arrogantly throughout the land with no right boasting Who is superior to us in might. Did they not see that Allah Himself Who created them was far superior to them in might. Still they persisted in denying Our signs. So We sent against them a furious wind for several miserable days to make them taste a humiliating punishment in this worldly life. But far more humiliating will be the punishment of the Hereafter. And they will not be helped. As for Thamud We showed them guidance but they preferred blindness over guidance. So the blast of a disgracing punishment overtook them for what they used to commit. And We delivered those who were faithful and were mindful of Allah. The Day of Judgment and Accountability. Consider the Day when the enemies of Allah will be gathered for the Fire all driven in ranks. When they reach it their ears eyes and skin will testify against what they used to do. They will ask their skin furiously Why have you testified against us. It will say We have been made to speak by Allah Who causes all things to speak. He is the One Who created you the first time and to Him you were bound to return. You did not bother to hide yourselves from your ears eyes and skin to prevent them from testifying against you. Rather you assumed that Allah did not know much of what you used to do. It was that false assumption you entertained about your Lord that has brought about your doom so you have become losers. Even if they endure patiently the Fire will always be their home. And if they beg to appease their Lord they will never be allowed to. Influence of Evil Associates. We placed at their disposal evil associates who made their past and future misdeeds appealing to them. So the fate of earlier communities of jinn and humans has been justified against them as well for they were truly losers. The disbelievers advised one another Do not listen to this Quran but drown it out so that you may prevail. So We will certainly make the disbelievers taste a severe punishment and We will surely repay them according to the worst of their deeds. That is the reward of Allahs enemies the Fire which will be their eternal home a fitting reward for their denial of Our revelations. The disbelievers will then cry Our Lord Show us those jinn and humans who led us astray we will put them under our feet so that they will be among the lowest in Hell. Reward for the Steadfast Believers. Surely those who say Our Lord is Allah and then remain steadfast the angels descend upon them saying Do not fear nor grieve. Rather rejoice in the good news of Paradise which you have been promised. We are your supporters in this worldly life and in the Hereafter. There you will have whatever your souls desire and there you will have whatever you ask for an accommodation from the All-Forgiving Most Merciful Lord. Call to Virtue and Guidance. And whose words are better than someone who calls others to Allah does good and says I am truly one of those who submit. Good and evil cannot be equal. Respond to evil with what is best then the one you are in a feud with will be like a close friend. But this cannot be attained except by those who are patient and who are truly fortunate. And if you are tempted by Satan then seek refuge with Allah. Indeed He alone is the All-Hearing All-Knowing. Signs of Gods Power. Among His signs are the day and the night the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate to the sun or the moon but prostrate to Allah Who created them all if you truly worship Him alone. But if the pagans are too proud then let them know that those angels nearest to your Lord glorify Him day and night and never grow weary. And among His signs is that you see the earth devoid of life but as soon as We send down rain upon it it begins to stir to life and swell. Indeed the One Who revives it can easily revive the dead. He is certainly Most Capable of everything. Consequences of Denying the Quran. Indeed those who abuse Our revelations are not hidden from Us. Who is better the one who will be cast into the Fire or the one who will be secure on Judgment Day. Do whatever you want. He is certainly All-Seeing of what you do. Indeed those who deny the Reminder after it has come to them are doomed for it is truly a mighty Book. It cannot be proven false from any angle. It is a revelation from the One Who is All-Wise Praiseworthy. O Prophet Nothing is said to you by the deniers except what was already said to the messengers before you. Surely your Lord is the Lord of forgiveness and painful punishment. Had We revealed it as a non-Arabic Quran they would have certainly argued If only its verses were made clear in our language. What A non-Arabic revelation for an Arab audience. Say O Prophet It is a guide and a healing to the believers. As for those who disbelieve there is deafness in their ears and blindness to it in their hearts. It is as if they are being called from a faraway place. Disputes Over Revelation and Gods Justice. Indeed We had given Moses the Scripture but differences arose regarding it. Had it not been for a prior decree from your Lord their differences would have been settled at once. They are truly in alarming doubt about it. Whoever does good it is to their own benefit. And whoever does evil it is to their own loss. Your Lord is never unjust to His servants. The Hour and Human Accountability. With Him alone is the knowledge of the Hour. No fruit comes out of its husk nor does a female conceive or deliver without His knowledge. And consider the Day He will call to them Where are My so-called associate-gods. They will cry We declare before you that none of us testifies to that any longer. Whatever idols they used to invoke besides Allah will fail them. And they will realize that they will have no escape. Human Nature and Denial. One never tires of praying for good. And if touched with evil they become desperate and hopeless. And if We let them taste a mercy from Us after being touched with adversity they will certainly say This is what I deserve. I do not think the Hour will ever come. And if in fact I am returned to my Lord the finest reward with Him will definitely be mine. But We will surely inform the disbelievers of what they used to do. And We will certainly make them taste a harsh torment. When We show favour to someone they turn away acting arrogantly. And when touched with evil they make endless prayers for good. The Truth of the Quran and Gods Omniscience. Ask them O Prophet Imagine if this Quran is truly from Allah and you deny it who can be more astray than those who have gone too far in opposition to the truth. We will show them Our signs in the universe and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that this Quran is the truth. Is it not enough that your Lord is a Witness over all things. They are truly in doubt of the meeting with their Lord. But He is indeed Fully Aware of everything.