In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
In the name of GOD, The Gracious, The Merciful
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
A. L. M.*
A. L. M. (Alif Laam Meem)
الم
These (letters) constitute proofs of this book of wisdom.
These (letters) constitute proofs of this book of wisdom.
تِلْكَ ءايَتُ ا لْكِتَبِ الْحَكِيمِ
A beacon and a mercy for the righteous.
A beacon and a mercy for the righteous.
هُدًى وَرَحْمَةً لِلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Who observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and as regards the Hereafter, they are absolutely certain.
Who observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and as regards the Hereafter, they are absolutely certain.
الَّذِينَ يُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَوةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَوةَ وَهُمْ بِالاءخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوقِنُونَ
They are following the guidance from their Lord, and they are the winners.
They are following the guidance from their Lord, and they are the winners.
أوْلئكَ عَلَى هُدًى مِنْ رَبِّهِمْ وَأوْلَئكَ هُمْ الْمُفْلِحُونَ
Among the people, there are those who uphold baseless Hadith, and thus divert others from the path of GOD without knowledge, and take it in vain. These have incurred a shameful retribution.
Among the people, there are those who uphold baseless Hadith, and thus divert others from the path of GOD without knowledge, and take it in vain. These have incurred a shameful retribution.
وَمِنْ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَشْتَرِي لَهْوَ الْحَدِيثِ لِيُضِلَّ عَنْ سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَيَتَّخِذَهَا هُزُوًا أولَئكَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ مُهِينٌ
And when our revelations are recited to the one of them, he turns away in arrogance as if he never heard them, as if his ears are deaf. Promise him a painful retribution.
And when our revelations are recited to the one of them, he turns away in arrogance as if he never heard them, as if his ears are deaf. Promise him a painful retribution.
وإذَا تُتْلَى عَلَيْهِ ءايَتُنَا وَلَّى مُسْتَكْبِرًا كَأنْ لَمْ يَسْمَعْهَا كَأنَّ فِي أذُنَيْهِ وَقْرًا فَبَشِّرْهُ بِعَذَابٍ ألِيمٍ
Surely, those who believe and lead a righteous life have deserved the gardens of bliss.
Surely, those who believe and lead a righteous life have deserved the gardens of bliss.
إنَّ الَّذِينَ ءامَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّلِحَتِ لَهُمْ جَنَّتُ النَّعِيمِ
Eternally they abide therein. This is the truthful promise of GOD. He is the Almighty, Most Wise.
Eternally they abide therein. This is the truthful promise of GOD. He is the Almighty, Most Wise.
خَلِدِينَ فِيهَا وَعْدَ اللَّهِ حَقًّا وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ
He created the heavens without pillars that you can see. He established on earth stabilizers (mountains) lest it tumbles with you, and He spread on it all kinds of creatures. We send down from the sky water to grow all kinds of beautiful plants.
He created the heavens without pillars that you can see. He established on earth stabilizers (mountains) lest it tumbles with you, and He spread on it all kinds of creatures. We send down from the sky water to grow all kinds of beautiful plants.
خَلَقَ السَّمَوَتِ بِغَيْرِ عَمَدٍ تَرَوْنَهَا وَألْقَى فِي الْأرْضِ رَوَسِيَ أنْ تَمِيدَ بِكُمْ وَبَثَّ فِيهَا مِنْ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ وَأنزَلْنَا مِنْ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً فَأنْبَتْنَا فِيهَا مِنْ كُلِّ زَوْجٍ كَرِيمٍ
Such is the creation of GOD; show me what the idols you set up beside Him have created. Indeed, the transgressors are far astray.
Such is the creation of GOD; show me what the idols you set up beside Him have created. Indeed, the transgressors are far astray.
هَذَا خَلْقُ اللَّهِ فَأرُونِي مَاذَا خَلَقَ الَّذِينَ مِنْ دُونِهِ بَلْ الظَّلِمُونَ فِي ضَلَلٍ مُبِينٍ
Luqman's Wisdom
Luqmaan's Wisdom
We have endowed Luqmãn with wisdom: "You shall be appreciative of GOD." Whoever is appreciative is appreciative for his own good. As for those who turn unappreciative, GOD is in no need, Praiseworthy.
We have endowed Luqmaan with wisdom: “You shall be appreciative of GOD.” Whoever is appreciative is appreciative for his own good. As for those who turn unappreciative, GOD is in no need, Praiseworthy.
وَلَقَدْ ءاتَيْنَا لُقْمَنَ الْحِكْمَةَ أنْ اشْكُرْ لِلَّهِ وَمَنْ يَشْكُرْ فَإنَّمَا يَشْكُرُ لِنَفْسِهِ وَمَنْ كَفَرَ فَإنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ حَمِيدٌ
Recall that Luqmãn said to his son, as he enlightened him, "O my son, do not set up any idols beside GOD; idolatry is a gross injustice."*
Recall that Luqmaan said to his son, as he enlightened him, “O my son, do not set up any idols beside GOD; idolatry is a gross injustice.” *
وَإذْ قَالَ لُقْمَنُ لِإبْنِهِ وَهُوَ يَعِظُهُ يَبُنَيَّ لَا تُشْرِكْ بِاللَّهِ إنَّ الشِّرْكَ لَظُلْمٌ عَظِيمٌ
The Second Commandment
The Second Commandment
We enjoined the human being to honor his parents. His mother bore him, and the load got heavier and heavier. It takes two years (of intensive care) until weaning. You shall be appreciative of Me, and of your parents. To Me is the ultimate destiny.
We enjoined the human being to honor his parents. His mother bore him, and the load got heavier and heavier. It takes two years (of intensive care) until weaning. You shall be appreciative of Me, and of your parents. To Me is the ultimate destiny.
وَوَصَّيْنَا الْإنسَنَ بِوَلِدَيْهِ حَمَلَتْهُ أمُّهُ وَهْنًا عَلَى وَهْنٍ وَفِصَلُهُ فِي عَامَيْنِ أنْ اشْكُرْ لِي وَلِوَلِدَيْكَ إلَيَّ الْمَصِيرُ
If they try to force you to set up any idols beside Me, do not obey them. But continue to treat them amicably in this world. You shall follow only the path of those who have submitted to Me. Ultimately, you all return to Me, then I will inform you of everything you have done.
If they try to force you to set up any idols beside Me, do not obey them. But continue to treat them amicably in this world. You shall follow only the path of those who have submitted to Me. Ultimately, you all return to Me, then I will inform you of everything you have done.
وَإنْ جَهَدَاكَ عَلى أنْ تُشْرِكَ بِي مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِ عِلْمٌ فَلَا تُطِعْهُمَا وَصَاحِبْهُمَا فِي الدُّنْيَا مَعْرُوفًا وَاتَّبِعْ سَبِيلَ مَنْ أنَابَ إلَيَّ ثُمَّ إلَيَّ مَرْجِعُكُمْ فَأ نَبِّئُكُمْ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
Luqman's Advice
Luqmaan's Advice
"O my son, know that even something as tiny as a mustard seed, deep inside a rock, be it in the heavens or the earth, GOD will bring it. GOD is Sublime, Cognizant.
“O my son, know that even something as tiny as a mustard seed, deep inside a rock, be it in the heavens or the earth, GOD will bring it. GOD is Sublime, Cognizant.
يَبُنَيَّ إنَّهَا إنْ تَكُْ مِثْقَالَ حَبَّةٍ مِنْ خَرْدَلٍ فَتَكُنْ فِي صَخْرَةٍ أوْ فِي السَّمَوَتِ أوْ فِي الأرْضِ يَأتِ بِهَا اللَّهُ إنَّ اللَّهَ لَطِيفٌ خَبِيرٌ
"O my son, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat). You shall advocate righteousness and forbid evil, and remain steadfast in the face of adversity. These are the most honorable traits.
“O my son, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat). You shall advocate righteousness and forbid evil, and remain steadfast in the face of adversity. These are the most honorable traits.
يَبُنَيَّ أقِمْ الصَّلَوةَ وَأمُرْ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَانْهَ عَنْ الْمُنكَرِ وَاصْبِرْ عَلَى مَا أصَابَكَ إنَّ ذَلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ الْأمُورِ
"You shall not treat the people with arrogance, nor shall you roam the earth proudly. GOD does not like the arrogant showoffs.
“You shall not treat the people with arrogance, nor shall you roam the earth proudly. GOD does not like the arrogant showoffs.
وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ وَلَا تَمْشِ فِي الْأرْضِ مَرَحًا إنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ كُلَّ مُخْتَالٍ فَخُورٍ
"Walk humbly and lower your voice - the ugliest voice is the donkey's voice."
“Walk humbly and lower your voice - the ugliest voice is the donkey's voice.”
وَاقْصِدْ فِي مَشْيِكَ وَاغْضُضْ مِنْ صَوْتِكَ إنَّ أنكَرَ الْأصْوَتِ لَصَوْتُ الْحَمِيرِ
Do you not see that GOD has committed in your service everything in the heavens and the earth, and has showered you with His blessings - obvious and hidden? Yet, some people argue about GOD without knowledge, without guidance, and without the enlightening scripture.
Do you not see that GOD has committed in your service everything in the heavens and the earth, and has showered you with His blessings - obvious and hidden? Yet, some people argue about GOD without knowledge, without guidance, and without the enlightening scripture.
ألَمْ تَرَوْا أنَّ اللَّهَ سَخَّرَ لَكُمْ مَا فِي السَّمَوَتِ وَمَا فِي الْأرْضِ وَأسْبَغَ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعَمَهُ ظَهِرَةً وَبَاطِنَةً وَمِنْ النَّاسِ مَنْ يُجَدِلُ فِي اللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَلَا هُدًى وَلَا كِتَبٍ مُنِيرٍ
Following the Parents Blindly: A Common Tragedy
Following the Parents Blindly: A Common Tragedy
When they are told, "Follow these revelations of GOD," they say, "No, we follow only what we found our parents doing." What if the devil is leading them to the agony of Hell?
When they are told, “Follow these revelations of GOD,” they say, “No, we follow only what we found our parents doing.” What if the devil is leading them to the agony of Hell?
وَإذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ اتَّبِعُوا مَا أنزَلَ اللَّهُ قَالُوا بَلْ نَتَّبِعُ مَا وَجَدْنَا عَلَيْهِ ءابَاءَنَا أوَلَوْ كَانَ الشَّيْطَنُ يَدْعُوهُمْ إلَى عَذَابِ السَّعِيرِ
The Strongest Bond
The Strongest Bond
Those who submit completely to GOD, while leading a righteous life, have gotten hold of the strongest bond. For GOD is in full control of all things.
Those who submit completely to GOD, while leading a righteous life, have gotten hold of the strongest bond. For GOD is in full control of all things.
وَمَنْ يُسْلِمْ وَجْهَهُ إلَى اللَّهِ وَهُوَ مُحْسِنٌ فَقَدِ اسْتَمْسَكَ بِالْعُرْوَةِ الْوُثْقَى وَإلَى اللَّهِ عَقِبَةُ الْأمُورِ
As for those who disbelieve, do not be saddened by their disbelief. To us is their ultimate return, then we will inform them of everything they had done. GOD is fully aware of the innermost thoughts.
As for those who disbelieve, do not be saddened by their disbelief. To us is their ultimate return, then we will inform them of everything they had done. GOD is fully aware of the innermost thoughts.
وَمَنْ كَفَرَ فَلَا يَحْزُنْكَ كُفْرُهُ إلَيْنَا مَرْجِعُهُمْ فَنُنَبِّئُهُمْ بِمَا عَمِلُوا إنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ بِذَاتِ الصُّدُورِ
We let them enjoy temporarily, then commit them to severe retribution.
We let them enjoy temporarily, then commit them to severe retribution.
نُمَتِّعُهُمْ قَلِيلًا ثُمَّ نَضْطَرُّهُمْ إلَى عَذَابٍ غَلِيظٍ
They Believe in God
They Believe in God
If you ask them, "Who created the heavens and the earth," they will say, "GOD." Say, "Praise be to GOD." Yet, most of them do not know.
If you ask them, “Who created the heavens and the earth,” they will say, “GOD.” Say, “Praise be to GOD.” Yet, most of them do not know.
وَلئنْ سَألْتَهُمْ مَنْ خَلَقَ السَّمَوتِ وَالْأرْضَ لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ قُلْ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ بَلْ أكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. GOD is the Most Rich, Most Praiseworthy.
To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. GOD is the Most Rich, Most Praiseworthy.
لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَوتِ وَالْأرْضِ إنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الْغَنِيُّ الْحَمِيدُ
These Are All the Words We Need
These Are All the Words We Need
If all the trees on earth were made into pens, and the ocean supplied the ink, augmented by seven more oceans, the words of GOD would not run out. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.
If all the trees on earth were made into pens, and the ocean supplied the ink, augmented by seven more oceans, the words of GOD would not run out. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.
وَلَوْ أنَّمَا فِي الْأرْضِ مِنْ شَجَرَةٍ أقْلَمٌ وَالْبَحْرُ يَمُدُّهُ مِنْ بَعْدِهِ سَبْعَةُ أبْحُرٍ مَا نَفِدَتْ كَلِمتُ اللَّهِ إنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
The creation and resurrection of all of you is the same as that of one person. GOD is Hearer, Seer.
The creation and resurrection of all of you is the same as that of one person. GOD is Hearer, Seer.
مَا خَلْقُكُمْ وَلَا بَعْثُكُمْ إلَّا كَنَفْسٍ وَحِدَةٍ إنَّ اللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ بَصِيرٌ
God ALONE Worthy of Worship
God ALONE Worthy of Worship
Do you not realize that GOD merges the night into the day and merges the day into the night, and that He has committed the sun and the moon in your service, each running in its orbit for a specific life span, and that GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do?
Do you not realize that GOD merges the night into the day and merges the day into the night, and that He has committed the sun and the moon in your service, each running in its orbit for a specific life span, and that GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do?
ألَمْ تَرَ أنَّ اللَّهَ يُولِجُ الَّيْلَ فِي النَّهَارِ وَيُولِجُ النَّهَارَ فِي الَّيْلِ وَسَخَّرَ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ كُلٌّ يَجْرِي إلَى أجَلٍ مُسَمًّى وَإنَّ اللَّهَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرٌ
This proves that GOD is the truth, while any idol they set up beside Him is falsehood, and that GOD is the Most High, Most Great.
This proves that GOD is the truth, while any idol they set up beside Him is falsehood, and that GOD is the Most High, Most Great.
ذَلِكَ بِأنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الْحَقُّ وَأنَّ مَا يَدْعُونَ مِنْ دُونِهِ الْبَطِلُ وَأنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْكَبِيرُ
Do you not see that the ships roam the sea, carrying GOD's provisions, to show you some of His proofs? Indeed, these should be sufficient proofs for everyone who is steadfast, appreciative.
Do you not see that the ships roam the sea, carrying GOD's provisions, to show you some of His proofs? Indeed, these should be sufficient proofs for everyone who is steadfast, appreciative.
ألَمْ تَرَ أنَّ الْفُلْكَ تَجْرِي فِي الْبَحْرِ بِنِعْمَتِِ اللَّهِ لِيُرِيَكُمْ مِنْ ءايَتِهِ إنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَاءيَتٍ لِكُلِّ صَبَّارٍ شَكُورٍ
When violent waves surround them, they implore GOD, sincerely devoting their prayers to Him alone. But as soon as He saves them to the shore, some of them revert. None discards our revelations except those who are betrayers, unappreciative.
When violent waves surround them, they implore GOD, sincerely devoting their prayers to Him alone. But as soon as He saves them to the shore, some of them revert. None discards our revelations except those who are betrayers, unappreciative.
وَإذَا غَشِيَهُمْ مَوْجٌ كَالظُّلَلِ دَعَوْا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ فَلَمَّا نَجَّهُمْ إلَى الْبَرِّ فَمِنْهُمْ مُقْتَصِدٌ وَمَا يَجْحَدُ بِءايَتِنَا إلَّا كُلُّ خَتَّارٍ كَفُورٍ
O people, you shall reverence your Lord, and fear a day when a father cannot help his own child, nor can a child help his father. Certainly, GOD's promise is truth. Therefore, do not be distracted by this life; do not be distracted from GOD by mere illusions.
O people, you shall reverence your Lord, and fear a day when a father cannot help his own child, nor can a child help his father. Certainly, GOD's promise is truth. Therefore, do not be distracted by this life; do not be distracted from GOD by mere illusions.
يَأيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمْ وَاخْشَوْا يَوْمًا لَا يَجْزِي وَالِدٌ عَنْ وَلَدِهِ وَلَا مَوْلُودٌ هُوَ جَازٍ عَنْ وَالِدِهِ شَيْءا إنَّ وَعْدَ اللَّهِ حَقٌّ فَلَا تَغُرَّنَّكُمْ الْحَيوةُ الدُّنْيَا وَلَا يَغُرَّنَّكُمْ بِاللَّهِ الْغَرُورُ
Things We May and May Not Know*
Things We May and May Not Know*
With GOD is the knowledge regarding the Hour (end of the world).* He is the One who sends down the rain, and He knows the contents of the womb. No soul knows what will happen to it tomorrow, and no one knows in which land he or she will die. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant.
With GOD is the knowledge about the Hour (end of the world). He is the One who sends down the rain, and He knows the contents of the womb. No soul knows what will happen to it tomorrow, and no one knows in which land he or she will die. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant.
إنَّ اللَّهَ عِندهُ عِلْمُ السَّاعَةِ وَيُنَزِّلُ الْغَيْثَ وَيَعْلَمُ مَا فِي الْأرْحَامِ وَمَا تَدْرِي نَفْسٌ مَاذَا تَكْسِبُ غَدًا وَمَا تَدْرِي نَفْسٌ بِأيِّ أرْضٍ تَمُوتُ إنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ