1. An Afternoon With Allah's Word
In Qur'an We Trust
An Afternoon With Allah's Word

2. Surah
An-Nur

3. Allah is the Light of the heaven and the earth
Allah is the Light of the heaven and the earth. The example of His Light is that of a niche in which there is a lamp.
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4. The lamp is in a glass – the glass looks like a brilliant star – it is lit by (the oil of) a blessed tree, the olive, which is neither eastern, nor western.
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5. Its oil is about to emit light even if the wire has not touched it – (it is) light upon light.
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6. Allah guides to His light whomsoever He wills.
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7. And Allah describes examples for the people, and Allah knows everything well.
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9. Surah
Qaf

10. Qaf. (I swear) by the Glorious Qur’an, (you are sent as a messenger).
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11. But they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves, so the disbelievers said, “This is something strange.”.
Verse 2

12. Is it when we die and become dust (that we will be brought to life again?) That is a return, far (from understanding!)
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13. We know very well how much of them is diminished by the earth, and We have a Book that records everything.
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14. Rather, they reject the truth when it came to them; so they are in a confused state.
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15. Did they not, then, look to the sky above them, how We have built it and beautified it, and it has no cracks?.
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16. And the earth – We have spread it out, and cast on it firm hills, and caused to grow therein every kind of delightful things,
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17. As a source of vision and as a lesson to every slave (of Allah) who turns (to Him for guidance).
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18. And We have sent down blessed water from the sky, and caused to grow therewith gardens and grain of harvest.
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19. And towering date palms that have spadices, put one upon another,
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20. As a provision to the slaves (of Allah)
As a provision to the slaves (of Allah). And We gave life with it to a dead land. Similar will be the exit of the dead from their graves.
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21. It (Resurrection) was rejected prior to them by the people of Nuh, and the people of Rass and Thamud.
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22. And Ad, and Fir’aun and the brothers of Lut.
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23. And dwellers of Aykah, and the people of Tubba’
And dwellers of Aykah, and the people of Tubba’. Each one of them rejected the messengers; so My threat came true.
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24. Is it then that We were worn out by the first creation
Is it then that We were worn out by the first creation? No, but they are in confusion about the new creation.
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25. And indeed We have created man, and We know whatever thoughts his inner self develops, and We are closer to him than (his) jugular vein,
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26. When the two receiving angels receive (every human act to record it), seated (one) on the right and (one) on the left.
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27. Not a single word is uttered by one, but there is a watcher near him, ready (to record).
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28. And the stupor of death has (to) come with truth
And the stupor of death has (to) come with truth. That is what you tried to escape.
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29. And the horn will be blown
And the horn will be blown. That will be the day of (which) threat (was given).
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30. And everybody will come, along with one (angel) to drive (him to the field of reckoning) and one (angel) to testify (about his deeds).
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31. “You were heedless of this
“You were heedless of this. Now We have removed your veil from you; so your sight today is sharp.”
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32. And his companion (i.e. the angel who recorded his deeds) will say, “This is what I have with me, ready (to be presented as his record of deeds).”
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33. (Then it will be said) “Cast, both of you (angels) into Jahannam (hell) every stubborn disbeliever
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34. Who used to prevent others from good, who transgressed all bounds, who cast doubts (in true faith),
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35. Who set up another god along with Allah
Who set up another god along with Allah. So cast him (O angels) in the painful punishment!”
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36. His (evil) companion (i. e
His (evil) companion (i.e. the satan) will say, “ O our Lord, I did not cause him to rebel, but he was himself (involved) in straying far from the track.”
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37. He (Allah) will say, “Do not quarrel before Me, while I had sent to you My threat well in advance.
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38. The word is not changed with Me, and I am not a wrongdoer to my slaves
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39. (Remind them of) the Day when We will say to Jahannam (hell), “Are you filled up?” and it will say, “Are there some more?”
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40. And the Jannah (Paradise) will be brought close for the God-fearing, no longer distant.
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41. (And it will be said,) “This is what you were promised for everyone oft-returning to Allah, vigilant (against sins),
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42. The one who fears the Rahman (The All-Merciful), without seeing Him, and comes up with a heart oriented towards Him.
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43. Enter it in peace. That is the Day of Eternity.”
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44. For them there will be whatever they wish, and with Us there is even more.
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45. And how many generations We have destroyed before them who were stronger than these in their grip on power, and they searched out the cities: Was there any place to escape?
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46. Indeed, there is a lesson in all this for him who has a heart and gives ear (to the truth) attentively.
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47. And We created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days, and no weariness even touched Us.
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48. So, bear with patience what they say, and proclaim His purity along with your Lord’s praise before sunrise and before sunset.
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49. And in hours of night, do proclaim His purity, and at the ends of prostration.
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50. And listen: The Day when the caller will call out from a near place.
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51. The day they will hear the Cry in reality-that will be the Day of Resurrection.
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52. Surely We alone give life and bring death, and to Us is the final return.
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53. On the Day when the earth will burst apart exposing them, while they be hurrying up (to come out). This is a mustering, so easy for Us.
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54. We know well what they say, and you are not one to compel them
We know well what they say, and you are not one to compel them. So give advice, through the Quran, to the one who fears My warning.
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56. Surah
Al-Baqarah

57. Indeed, it does not embarrass Allah to use as a parable, a gnat or what exceeds it. Now, as for those who believe, they know it is the truth from their Lord; while those who disbelieve say, “What could have Allah meant by this parable?” By this he lets many go astray, and by this He makes many find guidance. But He does not let anyone go astray thereby except those who are sinful.
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58. Those who break the covenant of Allah after it has been made binding, and cut of what Allah has commanded to be joined, and spread disorder on the earth – it is these who are the losers.
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59. How is it that you deny Allah despite that you were lifeless and He gave you life, then He will make you die, then make you live again, and then to Him you will be returned?
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60. It is He who created for you all that the earth contains; then He turned to the heavens and made them seven skies – and He is the knower of all things.
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61. And when your Lord said to the angels, “I am going to create a deputy on the earth!” They said, “Will You create there one who will spread disorder on the earth and cause bloodshed while we, along with your praises, proclaim Your purity and sanctify Your name?” He said, “Certainly, I know what you do not know.”
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62. And He taught Adam the names, all of them; then presented them before the angels, and said, “Tell me their names, if you are right.”
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63. They said, “To you belongs all purity
They said, “To you belongs all purity! We have no knowledge except what You have given us. Surely, You alone are the all-knowing, all-wise.”
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64. He said, “O Adam, tell them the names of all these
He said, “O Adam, tell them the names of all these.” When he told them their names, Allah said, “Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of the skies and of the earth, and that I know what you disclose and what you have been concealing.”
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65. And when We said to the angels: “Prostrate before Adam
And when We said to the angels: “Prostrate before Adam!” So, they prostrated all but Iblis. He refused, and joined the infidels.
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66. And We said, “O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise, and eat at pleasure wherever you like, but do not go near this tree or you shall join the transgressors.”
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67. Then, Satan caused them to slip from it, and brought them out of where they had been. And We said, “Go down, you all, some of you enemies of some; and on the earth there will be for you a dwelling place and enjoyment for a time.”
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68. Then Adam learnt certain words (to pray with) from his Lord; so, Allah accepted his repentance. No doubt He is the Most-Relenting, the Very-Merciful.
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