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<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 140[/INST](Musa [Moses]) said: ‘Should I seek for you a god other than Allah while He (Allah) is the One Who has granted you superiority over all the worlds?’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 141[/INST]And remember (the time) when We delivered you from the people of Pharaoh who used to afflict you with fierce torment. They used to slay your boys and spare your girls alive. And in that there was a great trial for you from your Lord.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 142[/INST]And We promised Musa (Moses) thirty nights and We made it good by adding to it (another) ten (nights). So the term (appointed) by his Lord was completed in forty nights. And Musa (Moses) said to his brother Harun (Aaron): ‘(In the meanwhile,) officiate at my seat among my people and continue to do (their) reformation, and follow not the way of those who create mischief (i.e. prevent them from treading this path).’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 143[/INST]And when Musa (Moses) came at the time (set) by Us and his Lord spoke to him he (ardently aspired to behold Him out of the pleasure of hearing Allah’s Word and Voice and) submitted: ‘O Lord, show me (Your Beauty) so that I may savour Your Sight.’ Allah said: ‘By no means can you look upon Me (directly) but look towards the mountain. So if it stays firm in its place then soon will you behold My Beauty.’ When his Lord unveiled the Light (of His Divine Beauty) on to the mountain, (He) crushed it into sand particles (with the intense Divine Radiance) and Musa (Moses) fell down unconscious. Then when he recovered, he submitted: ‘Holy You are and I turn to You in repentance and I am the first of those who believe.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 144[/INST](Allah) said: ‘O Musa (Moses)! I have exalted you and chosen you above all the people by My Messages and My conversation. So hold fast to whatever I have bestowed upon you and be among the grateful.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 145[/INST]And We (have) inscribed for him on the Tablets (of the Torah) instructions for every matter and detail of everything. ‘Hold it with firmness and enjoin your people (as well) to adopt its best things. Soon shall I show you the abode of the disobedient.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 146[/INST]I shall keep those from (comprehending and accepting) My Revelations who are unjustly arrogant in the land. And (even) if they see all Signs they shall not believe in them and (even) if they find the path of guidance they shall not adopt it as (their) way but if they perceive the wrong path, they will embrace it as their way. It is because they denied Our Revelations and remained negligent of them.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 147[/INST]And those who belie Our Revelations and the meeting of the Last Day, their actions become void. What will they be rewarded except what they have been doing?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 148[/INST]And after Musa ([Moses] left for the Mount of Tur), his people contrived a calf out of their ornaments (which was) a carving with a mooing sound. Did they not see that it could neither speak to them nor show them any path? They took the same (as god) and they were unjust.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 149[/INST]And when they felt deeply ashamed of what they had done, and realized that they had really gone astray, they said: ‘If our Lord does not have mercy on us and forgive us, we shall certainly be among the losers.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 150[/INST]And when Musa (Moses) returned to his people pent up with anger and grief, he said: ‘You have perpetrated a serious evil in my absence (after my departure). Did you make haste by the Command of your Lord?’ And (Musa [Moses]) put down the Tablets (of the Torah) and catching his brother’s head pulled him towards himself. (Then) Harun (Aaron) said: ‘O son of my mother! Surely these people considered me weak and had nearly killed me (on my forbidding). So do not provide the enemies an opportunity to laugh at me, nor include me among (the clan of) these wrongdoers.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 151[/INST]Musa (Moses) said: ‘O my Lord! Forgive me and my brother and admit us to (the Embrace of) Your Mercy and You are the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 152[/INST]Surely those who have taken the calf (as a god), the wrath from their Lord will seize them together with humiliation in the life of this world. That is how We punish those who invent falsehood.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 153[/INST]But those who perpetrate evil works then repent afterwards and believe, (then) after that your Lord is indeed Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 154[/INST]And when the anger of Musa (Moses) became sublimated, he picked up the Tablets, and in the inscription of these (Tablets) was (mentioned) guidance and mercy for those who fear their Lord much.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 155[/INST]And Musa (Moses) chose seventy men of his people for a time set by Us (to appear before Our Presence for forgiveness), but when a high-scale earthquake seized them (as punishment for not forbidding the people to perpetrate evil), Musa (Moses) submitted: ‘O Lord! If You willed You would destroy these people and me even before this. Will You cause us to perish for that (omission) which the foolish among us have committed? This is just a trail from You by which You hold astray whom You will and guide whom You desire. You alone are our Guardian, so forgive us and have mercy on us. And You are the Best of those who forgive.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 156[/INST]And ordain for us good in (the life of) this world (as well as) in the Hereafter. Surely we have turned and totally inclined towards You.’ (Allah) said: ‘I inflict My punishment on whom I will and My Mercy encompasses everything. So, very soon I shall prescribe this (mercy) for those who adopt Godwariness and pay Zakat (the Alms-due) regularly, and it is they who have faith in Our Revelations.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 157[/INST](They are the people) who follow the Messenger, the Prophet (titled as) al-Ummi (who imparts to the people from Allah the news of the unseen and knowledge and secrets of socio-economic disciplines of life without himself being taught by any human in the world); whose (eminent attributes and exquisite powers) these people find written in the Torah and the Injil (Gospel); who enjoins on them virtues and forbids them vices, declares wholesome things lawful and impure ones unlawful for them and removes from them their heavy burdens and yokes (shackles) weighing upon them (due to their acts of disobedience and blesses them with freedom). So those who will believe in this (most exalted Messenger) and will venerate and revere him and serve and support him (in his Din [Religion]) and follow this light (the Qur’an) that has been sent down with him, it is they who will flourish and prosper.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 158[/INST]Say: ‘O mankind! I have (come) to all of you (as) the Messenger of Allah to Whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. There is no God except He. He is the One Who grants life and causes death.’ So believe in Allah and His Messenger who is a Prophet (crowned with the glory of being) al-Ummi (i.e. he has not learnt anything from anyone except Allah but knows far more than the entire creation, and is innocent and pure like a newborn baby despite his upbringing in an infidel and polytheist society), who believes in Allah and (all) His (revealed) Books and follow him alone so that you may take guidance.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 159[/INST]And a party among the people of Musa (Moses) ([Moses] comprises those) who guide to the path of truth and according to that (make judgments based on) justice.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 160[/INST]And We divided them into twelve tribes as separate communities. And when his people asked him for water, We sent (this) Revelation to Musa (Moses): ‘Strike that rock with your staff.’ So twelve springs gushed out from it and every tribe found its drinking place. And We stretched over them clouds for shade and sent down to them manna and quails (and said to them:) ‘Eat of the pure things that We have provided for you.’ (But) they have not wronged Us (by disobedience and disregard). They have rather wronged their own souls.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 161[/INST]And (recall) when it was said to them: ‘Dwell in this town (Baitu’l-Maqdis [Jerusalem] or Ariha [Jericho]) and eat of it wherever you like and keep saying (with your tongue): ‘Forgive (our sins),’ and enter the gate (of the city) in a state of prostration; (then) We shall forgive all your sins. Soon shall We grant more favours to the pious.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 162[/INST]But the unjust among them substituted some other statement for that which they were told. So We sent upon them torment from heaven because they were engaged in injustice and wickedness.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 163[/INST]And enquire of them the plight of the town which was situated on the seashore when they transgressed (the Commandments with regard to the Sabbath) Saturday. (This occurred) when the fish swarmed from all sides appearing to (the surface of) water on their (venerated) Saturday. And (the fish) would not come to them on (the rest of) the days which they did not revere like Saturday. We were trying them this way because they were disobedient.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 164[/INST]And when a section of them said (to those who were performing the duty of preaching — D‘awa): ‘Why do you advise a people whom Allah is about to destroy or afflict with severe torment?’ they replied: ‘In order to submit (our) excuse before your Lord, and (also) because they may become righteous and Godwary.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 165[/INST]Then, when they forgot (all) what they had been advised We delivered those who were engaged in forbidding evil (i.e. performing the duty of preaching don’ts) and seized (the rest of) the people who committed injustice (actively or passively) with a very harsh punishment because they were disobeying.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 166[/INST]Then when they defied (the command to give up) what they were prohibited, We commanded them: ‘Be you apes, despised and detested.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 167[/INST]And (also recall the time) when your Lord announced (this) command (to the Jews) that (Allah) shall be bringing upon them such (one or the other) tyrant as would continue afflicting them with evil hardships till the Day of Resurrection. Surely your Lord is Swift in punishment, and indeed He is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful (as well).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 168[/INST]And We divided them into several communities (and scattered) over the earth (i.e. made them undergo Diaspora). Some among them are righteous and, unlike them, others from among the (same) folk are (evildoers) too. And We tried them with (both) prosperity and adversity so that they might turn (towards Allah).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 169[/INST]Then after them a characterless people succeeded (them) who inherited the Book. These (successors) take (as bribe) the wealth and riches of this base (world) and say: ‘Soon shall we be forgiven,’ while if more of similar riches come to them, they will take that too. Was the promise of the Book (of Allah) not taken from them that they would not say of Allah (anything) but the truth? And they had read (all) that was (written) in it. And the abode of the Hereafter is of greater value for those who adopt Godwariness. Do you not understand?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 170[/INST]And those who hold fast to the Book (of Allah) and establish Prayer (with punctuality, then) certainly We do not waste the reward of those who reform.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 171[/INST]And (recall the time) when We raised the mountain over them as though it were a canopy and they feared it was about to fall on them. (So We said to them: ‘Do not fear; instead) hold fast to that (Book pragmatically) which We have given you and bear well in mind those (injunctions) which are (contained) in it so that you are protected (from the torment).’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 172[/INST]And (call to mind) when your Lord brought forth the human race from the loins of the Children of Adam and made them bear testimony to their own souls (and said:) ‘Am I not your Lord?’ They (all) said: ‘Why not! We bear witness (that You alone are our Lord.’ This He did) lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection: ‘We were unaware of this promise.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 173[/INST]Or (lest) you start saying: ‘It was but our ancestors who associated partners with Allah before and we were but (their) descendants after them (i.e. they are the real sinners, not we). So, will You destroy us on account of that (sin) which the infidels perpetrated?’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 174[/INST]And this is how We elucidate Our Revelations so that they may turn (towards the Truth).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 175[/INST]And relate to them his account (too) whom We gave Our Signs, but then he made an exit from their (knowledge and admonition) and Satan chased him. So he turned into one of those who lost the right path.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 176[/INST]And had We so willed We would have exalted him by means of (knowledge and implementation of) these (Revelations), but he (himself) tracked down to (the lowest levels of the) earthly life and became the follower of his lust. (Now) his example is that of a dog. If you treat him harshly, he will loll out his tongue or if you leave him alone, he will (still) loll out his tongue. This example is of those who deny Our Revelations. So relate these occurrences (to the people) so that they may contemplate.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 177[/INST]As an example they were an extremely bad community who belied Our Revelations! (In fact) they persistently wronged their own souls.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 178[/INST]He whom Allah guides so he alone is the rightly guided, but he whom Allah holds astray, it is they who are the losers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 179[/INST]And surely We have created a large (number) of jinn and human beings for Hell: They have hearts (and minds but) cannot understand (the Truth) with them; and they have eyes (but) cannot perceive (the Truth) with them; and (also) they possess ears (but) cannot hear (the Truth) with them. They are like cattle, rather more misguided (than that). It is they who are neglectful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 180[/INST]And the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allah alone, so call on Him by these Names. And leave aside those people who turn away from the Truth with regard to His Names. Soon will they be punished for the (impious acts) that they perpetrate.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 181[/INST]And of those whom We have created there is (also) a section (of people) who direct others towards the Truth, and alongside that make judgments based on justice.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 182[/INST]But those who deny Our Revelations, We shall soon lead them gradually towards catastrophe in such an imperceptible manner that they will not even notice it.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 183[/INST]And I am giving them respite; indeed My grip is inescapable.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 184[/INST]Have they not reflected that the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), who honours them with (his) companionship, has not contracted any mania? He is only a plain Warner (to the disobedient).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 185[/INST]Have they not looked into the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatever Allah has created (apart from that? And have they not considered that) it may well be that their appointed term (death) has drawn near? Then what will they believe in after this?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 186[/INST]There is no guide for one whom Allah holds astray. And He leaves them to wander in defiance so that they may grope on.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 187[/INST]These (disbelievers) ask you about the Last Hour: ‘When will it take place?’ Say: ‘Knowledge of it rests with my Lord alone; none but He (Allah) will manifest it at its (appointed) time. It is (seemingly) heavy on (the residents of) the heavens and the earth (due to the horror of its adversities and intensities). It will occur to you all of a sudden (accidentally).’ They ask you (in such a manner) as if you are engaged in its pursuit! Say: ‘Knowledge of it is only with Allah, but most people do not know (this fact).’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 188[/INST](Also) tell (them): ‘I do not have any control over profit and loss for myself, except (that much) which Allah wills. And (in the same way) if I had the knowledge of the Unseen on my own (without Allah’s bestowal), I would myself have managed abundant good fortune (and victories), and no hardship (and trouble on any occasion) would have touched me. (By virtue of my station as a Messenger) I am only a Warner and Bearer of glad tidings for the believers.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 189[/INST]And He (Allah) is the One Who has created you from a single soul and made his spouse from that, so that he might find comfort in her. Then when man covers her, she conceives and, bearing a light burden, moves around. Later, when she grows heavy, then both pray to their Lord, Allah: ‘If You give us a healthy child, we shall certainly be among the thankful.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 190[/INST]Then when He gives them a healthy child, both of them associate partners with Him in respect of that (child). But Allah is Transcendent of all that they ascribe to Him as partners.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 191[/INST]Do they associate those who cannot create anything and have (themselves) been created as partners with Him?</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 192[/INST]Neither do they have power to help these (polytheists)’ nor can they help even themselves.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 193[/INST]And if you call them to (the path of) guidance, they will not follow you. For you it is all the same whether you call them (towards guidance and truth) or you remain silent.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 194[/INST]Surely those (idols) whom you worship besides Allah are also slaves (of Allah) just like you. So when you call on them, they should answer you if you are true (in making them gods).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 195[/INST]Do they have feet to walk with or hands to hold with or eyes to see with or ears to hear with? Say: ‘(O disbelievers!) Call your (false) partners (for my destruction). Then execute (your) plot against me and do not give me any respite.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 196[/INST]Indeed my Helper is Allah Who has revealed the Book and He is the One Who also protects and helps the pious.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 197[/INST]And the (idols) whom you worship besides Him have no power to help you, nor can they help themselves.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 198[/INST]And if you call them towards guidance, they cannot (even) hear. And you see these (idols; they are sculptured in such a way) as if they were looking at you whereas they do not see (anything).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 199[/INST](O Esteemed Beloved!) Adopt forbearance, always command piousness, and keep aloof from the ignorant.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 200[/INST]And, (O man,) if some evil impulse from Satan provokes you (against these matters), seek refuge with Allah. Undoubtedly, He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 201[/INST]Surely those who have adopted piety, when some temptation from Satan touches them, they retrospect (the do’s and don’ts of Allah and the wickedness and hostility of Satan). So, the eyes (of their insight) open up at the same instant.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 202[/INST]And (as for) the brothers of these satans, they draw them deeper into error (by whispering suspicions) and do not slacken (in promoting mischief and bloodshed).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 203[/INST]And when you do not bring them any Sign (then) they say: ‘Why have you not brought it contriving yourself?’ Say: ‘I just follow that (command) which is revealed to me from my Lord. This (Qur’an) is a (collection) of conclusive Proofs and Guidance and Mercy from your Lord for those who believe.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 204[/INST]And when the Qur’an is recited, listen to it attentively and observe silence so that mercy may be bestowed upon you.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 205[/INST]And remember your Lord in your heart with humility and tearful submissiveness and fear and repentance, and also by calling in low tones. (Persevere with His remembrance) morning and evening and be not of the neglectful.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 7 verse 206[/INST]Indeed the (angels) who are close in the Presence of your Lord (never) turn away from His worship in arrogance, and glorify Him (all the time) and remain prostrate before Him.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8[/INST]The Spoils of War</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 1[/INST](O Esteemed Messenger!) They ask you about the spoils of war. Say: ‘The spoils belong to Allah and the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him). So, fear Allah and keep your mutual matters set aright, and obey Allah and His Messenger if you are believers.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 2[/INST]The believers are only those whose hearts, when Allah is mentioned (before them), are filled with awe (at the very idea of Allah’s Greatness and Might). And when His Revelations are recited to them, they (i.e. the ecstatic, delightful, sweet and sublime Words of the Beloved) increase their faith, and they (maintain) their trust in their Lord alone (under all circumstances and do not look towards anyone other than Him).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 3[/INST](They) are those who establish Prayer and spend (in the cause of Allah) out of whatever We have bestowed upon them.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 4[/INST]It is they who are (in fact) the true believers. For them are (high) ranks with their Lord and forgiveness and an honourable provision.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 5[/INST](O Beloved!) As your Lord brought you forth from your home (to fight) for (the great cause of) Truth while a section of the believers was unhappy (about it),</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 6[/INST]They started disputing with you about the cause of Truth even after disclosure (of the good news that help from Allah would arrive and the forces of Muhammad would triumph [blessings and peace be upon him]), as if they were being driven towards death and could see (death with their eyes).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 7[/INST]And (recall the time) when Allah promised you that dominance and victory over one of the two groups of (the disbelievers of Makka) would certainly be yours. And you desired that the (group) without weapons (the weaker one) should fall into your hands, but Allah willed to establish the Truth by His Words and cut off the roots of the disbelievers’ (might and splendour through the Muslims’ victory over the enemy’s bigger and well-equipped troops),</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 8[/INST]So that (the battle of Badr) might establish (through this great victory) the Truth as Truth and falsehood as false, even though the wicked might dislike (this decisiveness of the armed conflict between the forces of Truth and falsehood).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 9[/INST](Remember) when you were supplicating your Lord (for support) and He granted your supplication (and said:) ‘I am going to help you with a thousand angels coming in succession.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 10[/INST]And Allah made this (form of help) merely a good news in order that your hearts are reassured thereby. And (in truth) there is no (other) help except the help from Allah. Indeed Allah alone is Almighty, Most Wise.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 11[/INST]When He brought upon you drowsiness to (provide you) feeling of peace and security from Himself and sent down upon you water from the heavens to provide you (inward and outward) purity by that and remove from you the filth of Satan’s (heretic suspicions) and invigorate your hearts with (the strength of certitude) and with that make your feet (unshakably) firm.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 12[/INST](O Esteemed Beloved! Call to mind also the majestic sight of your glory) when your Lord revealed to the angels the message: ‘I am (also) with you (to support the Companions of the Messenger). So, keep the believers firm-footed and steadfast (by good news and support); I cast terror and dread (of Muhammad’s forces [blessings and peace be upon him]) into the hearts of the disbelievers right now. So, strike at the nape of (the disbelievers’) necks and crush all their tendons and joints.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 13[/INST]That is because they defied Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him). And he who defies Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), then surely Allah is to seize (him) with severe torment.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 14[/INST]This is (the torment in this world), so taste it (first), and surely there is (another) torment of Hell (as well) for the disbelievers (in the Hereafter).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 15[/INST](O Believers!) When you combat the disbelievers (in the battlefield), never turn your backs on them (even if they are) a large army.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 16[/INST]And he who turns his back on them that day, except he who is maneuvering in fight or he who wants to join one of his own troops (for support), certainly he returns with the wrath of Allah and Hell is his abode and that is (the most) evil abode.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 17[/INST](O soldiers of the Army of Islam!) It is not you who killed the disbelievers but it is Allah Who killed them, (and, O Glorious Beloved,) when you smote (them with pebbles), it was not you who smote them but Allah smote, (so) that He confers upon the believers great favours from Him. Allah is indeed All-Hearing, All-Knowing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 18[/INST]This is (one favour and bestowal), and (the other is that) Allah does weaken the plots and deceitful strategies of the disbelievers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 19[/INST](O disbelievers!) If you sought a decisive victory then the victory (of the Truth) has certainly reached you. It will be best for you if you desist (even now). But if you opt for the same (mischief) We shall (also) afflict you with the same (punishment) and your army, may it be of any large size, will not be of any avail to you. And Allah is surely on the side of the believers.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 20[/INST]O Believers! Obey Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) and do not turn away from him while you are hearing.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 21[/INST]And do not be like those who said (by way of betraying): ‘We have heard,’ whereas they do not hear.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 22[/INST]Surely the worst of the living creatures in the sight of Allah are the deaf and the dumb who (neither listen to nor speak the Truth and) also do not understand (the Truth).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 23[/INST]And had Allah known even a little (inclination towards) good in them, He would (certainly) have made them hear. But (their state of mind is such that) if He makes them hear (the Truth), they will (even then) turn away, and they are those who are averse (to the Truth).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 24[/INST]O Believers! Whenever the Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) calls you for some assignment that brings you (eternal) life, present yourselves (immediately), responding to Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) with submissiveness and obedience. And bear in mind that Allah intervenes between man and his heart (with a Glory of exclusive nearness), and that all of you will (ultimately) be gathered towards Him.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 25[/INST]And fear the plague which will not afflict exclusively those who are the tyrants among you (but its victims will also include those who are accomplices in tyranny or who remain indifferent to it). And bear in mind that Allah is Severe in inflicting torment.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 26[/INST]And (call to mind the time) when (numerically) you were small (i.e. in the minority, in the Makkan period,) and oppressed in the country (i.e. economically unstable and victims of exploitation). You were (also) afraid that (the powerful) people would snatch you away (i.e. socially too you were neither free nor secure). So, (after migration to Madina He (Allah) provided for you a free and secure abode and strengthened you with His help (through Islamic rule and power) and supplied you with sustenance of pure and wholesome things (through brotherhood, spoils of war and free economy) so that you may give thanks to Allah (by means of absolute submission to Allah’s Commands).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 27[/INST]O Believers! Do not betray the trust of Allah and His Messenger ([blessings and peace be upon him] in paying them what is their due), nor betray your mutual trusts while you know (the whole truth).</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 28[/INST]And bear in mind that your riches and your children are nothing but a trial and that with Allah alone lies the highest reward.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 29[/INST]O Believers! If you adopt the fear of Allah (then) He will set for you a criterion (and guidance) to distinguish between Truth and falsehood and will wipe out your sins from your (record) and will forgive you. And Allah is the Lord of Great Bounty.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 30[/INST]And when the disbelievers were engaged in hatching secret conspiracies against you to captivate you or slay you or banish you (from the country on the one side), they were plotting intrigues, and (on the other) Allah was planning His strategy (to thwart their intrigues). And Allah is the Best of the Secret Planners.</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 31[/INST]And when Our Revelations are recited to them they say: ‘Of course, we have heard. If we desire, we can also compose Verses analogous to that (Word). These are (nothing) but the (imaginary) tales of the ancients.’</s> |
<s>[INST]Chapter 8 verse 32[/INST]And when they said (sarcastically): ‘O Allah! If this (Qur’an) is really the Truth from Your side, then rain down upon us stones from the sky (for disobeying it) or seize us with some grievous torment.’</s> |