Said Ibrahim, “What is your task, O the sent angels?”

They said, “We have been sent towards a guilty nation.”

“To throw upon them stones of baked clay.”

“That are kept marked, with your Lord, for the transgressors.”

So We removed the people who had faith, from that town.

We therefore found just one house over there that was Muslim.

And We kept a sign remaining in it, for those who fear the painful punishment.

And in Moosa, when We sent him with a clear proof towards Firaun.

In response, he turned away along with his army and said, “He is a magician or a madman.”

We therefore seized him and his army and threw them into the sea, while he was blaming himself.

And in the tribe of A’ad, when we sent a dry windstorm upon them.

It left out nothing in its path, but which it split up into fragments.

And in the tribe of Thamud when it was told to them, “Enjoy for a while.”

In response they rebelled against their Lord’s command, so the thunderbolt seized them whilst they were watching.

So they were neither able to stand up, nor were they able to take revenge.

And before them, We destroyed the people of Nooh; they were indeed a sinning nation.

And We have built the heaven with hands (the Divine Power), and it is We Who give the expanse.

And We made the earth a base, so how well do We lay out!

And We created all things in pairs, so that you may ponder.

“Therefore rush towards Allah; indeed I am from Him, a clear Herald of Warning towards you.”

“And do not appoint other deities along with Allah; indeed I am from Him, a clear Herald of Warning towards you.”

Similarly, whenever a Noble Messenger came to those before them they always said, “He is a magician or a madman.”

What! Have they willed this utterance to one another? In fact they are a rebellious people.

Therefore turn away from them (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), – so there is no blame upon you.

And advise, for advice benefits the Muslims.

And I created the jinns and men, only for them to worship Me.

I do not ask any sustenance from them, nor wish that they give Me food.

Indeed it is Allah, Who is the Greatest Sustainer, the Strong, the Able.

And indeed for these unjust is also a turn of punishment, like that of their companions – so they must not ask Me to hasten.

So ruin is for disbelievers, from their day – which they are promised.

By oath of (mount) Tur.

And by oath of a passage, written –

On an open record.

And by oath of the Inhabited House.

And the lofty roof.

And the sea set aflame.

Indeed your Lord’s punishment will surely take place.

No one can avert it.

A day on which the heavens will shake with a visible shaking.

And the mountains will move with a visible movement.

So on that day, ruin is for those who deny.

Those who are playing in pursuits.

A day when they will be pushed, forcibly shoved towards the fire of hell.

“This is the fire, which you used to deny!”

“So is this magic, or are you unable to see?”

“Enter it – now whether you patiently bear it or are impatient – it is the same for you; for you is a recompense only for what you used to do.”

Indeed the pious are in Gardens and peace.

Delighted at the bestowal of their Lord; and their Lord has saved them from the fire.

“Eat and drink with pleasure, a reward for what you used to do.”

Reclining on thrones, in rows; and We have wedded them to maidens with gorgeous eyes.

And those who accepted faith, and whose descendants followed them with faith – We have joined their descendants with them, and have not reduced anything for them from their deeds; every soul is trapped in its own deeds.

And We aided them with fruit and meat, whatever they desire.

In it, they accept cups from each other, in which is neither any lewdness nor any sin.

And their boy servants shall go around them, as if they were pearls, safely hidden.

And one of them turned towards the other, questioning.

Saying, “Indeed before this, we were in our houses, worried.”

“So Allah did us a great favour, and saved us from the punishment of the flame.”

“Indeed we used to worship Him in our previous life; indeed He only is the Benign, the Most Merciful.”

Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), enlighten, for by the munificence of your Lord, you are neither a soothsayer nor a madman.

Or they allege, “He is a poet – we await a calamity of the times to befall him.”

Proclaim, “Go on waiting – I too am waiting along with you.”

Is this what their senses tell them, or are they a rebellious people?

What! They say, “He has invented the Qur'an”? Rather they do not have faith.

So let them bring a single discourse like it, if they are truthful.

Have they not been created from some source, or are they themselves the creators?

Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Rather they are not certain.

Or do they have the treasures of your Lord, or are they the authority?

Or do they have any stairs, climbing upon which they eavesdrop? So their eavesdropper should bring some clear proof!

What! The daughters for Him, and the sons for you?

Or do you (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) ask any fee from them, so they are burdened with the penalty?

Or is the hidden with them, by which they pass judgements?

Or are they planning a conspiracy? So the conspiracy will befall only upon the disbelievers.

Or do they have a God besides Allah? Purity is to Allah from their ascribing of partners to Him.

And were they to see a portion of the sky falling, they will say, “It is a heap of clouds.”

Therefore leave them, until they confront their day, in which they will be stunned.

A day on which their scheming will not benefit them at all, nor will they be helped.

And indeed for the unjust is another punishment before this, but most of them do not know. (Punishment in the grave is proven by this verse.)

And be patient upon your Lord’s command, (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), for you are indeed in Our sight; and proclaim the Purity of your Lord while praising Him, whenever you stand.

And proclaim His Purity during the night, and when the stars turn back.

By oath of the beloved shining star Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him), when he returned from the Ascent.

Your companion did not err, nor did he go astray.

And he does not say anything by his own desire.

It is but a divine revelation, which is revealed to him.

He has been taught by the Extremely Powerful.

The Strong; then the Spectacle inclined towards him.

And he was on the horizon of the highest heaven.

Then the Spectacle became closer, and came down in full view.

So the distance between the Spectacle and the beloved was only two arms’ length, or even less. (The Heavenly Journey of Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him – was with body and soul.)

So Allah divinely revealed to His bondman, whatever He divinely revealed.

The heart did not deny, what it saw. (The Holy Prophet was bestowed with seeing Allah – see also preceding verses 8, 9, 10.)

What! So do you dispute with him regarding what he saw?

And indeed he did see the Spectacle again.

Near the lote-tree of the last boundary.

Close to which is the Everlasting Paradise.

When the lote-tree was being enveloped, by whatever around it.

The sight did not shift, nor did it cross the limits.

Indeed he saw the supreme signs of his Lord.

So did you observe the idols Lat and Uzza?

And subsequently the third, the Manat?

What! For you the son, and for Him the daughter?

Then that is surely a very unjust distribution!

They are nothing but some names that you have coined, you and your forefathers – Allah has not sent any proof for them; they follow only guesses and their own desires; whereas the guidance from their Lord has come to them.

What! Will man get whatever he dreams of?

So (know that) Allah only is the Owner of all – the Hereafter and this world.

And many an angel is in the heavens, whose intercession does not benefit the least unless Allah gives permission for whomever He wills, and whom He likes.

Indeed those who do not believe in the Hereafter, coin the names of angels like those of females.

And they do not have any knowledge of it; they just follow assumption; and indeed assumption does not serve any purpose in place of the Truth.

Therefore turn away from whoever has turned away from Our remembrance and has desired only the life of this world.

This is the extent of their knowledge; indeed your Lord well knows one who has strayed from His path, and He well knows one who has attained guidance.

And to Allah only belongs all whatever is in the heavens and all whatever is in the earth, in order to repay those who do evil for what they have done, and give an excellent reward to those who do good.

Those who avoid the cardinal sins and lewdness, except that they approached it and refrained; indeed your Lord’s mercy is limitless; He knows you very well – since He has created you from clay, and when you were foetuses in your mothers’ wombs; therefore do not, on your own, claim yourselves to be clean; He well knows who are the pious.

So did you observe him who turned away?

And he gave a little, then refrained?

Does he have knowledge of the hidden, so he can foresee?

Did not the news reach him, of that which is mentioned in the Books of Moosa?

And of Ibrahim, who was most obedient?

That no burdened soul bears another soul’s burden?

And that man will not obtain anything except what he strove for?

And that his effort will soon be scrutinised?

Then he will be fully repaid for it?

And that the end is only towards your Lord?

And that it is He Who made (you) laugh and made (you) cry?

And that it is He Who gave death and gave life?

And that it is He Who has created the two pairs, male and female?

From a drop of liquid, when it is added?

And that only upon Him is the next revival?

And that it is He Who has given wealth and contentment?

And that He only is the Lord of the star Sirius?

And that it is He Who earlier destroyed the tribe of Aad?

And destroyed the tribe of Thamud, not sparing anyone?

And before them, the people of Nooh? Indeed they were more unjust and more rebellious than these!

And that it is He Who threw down the upturned townships?

So they were covered with whatever covered them?

So O listener! Which favour of your Lord will you doubt?

He (Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) is a Herald of Warning, like the former Heralds of Warning.

The approaching event has come near.

None except Allah can avert it.

So are you surprised at this fact?

And you laugh, and do not weep!

And you are lost in play!

Therefore prostrate for Allah, and worship Him. (Command of Prostration # 12)

The Last Day came near, and the moon split apart.

And when they see a sign, they turn away and say, “Just a customary magic!”

And they denied and followed their own desires, whereas each matter has been decided!

And indeed the news which had a lot of deterrence, came to them.

The pinnacle of wisdom – so how will the Heralds of warning provide any benefit?

Therefore turn away from them; on the day when the announcer will call towards a severe unknown matter –

They will come out from the graves with eyes lowered, as if they were spread locusts.

Rushing towards the caller; the disbelievers will say, “This is a tough day.”

Before these, the people of Nooh denied and they belied Our bondman and said, “He is a madman” and rebuffed him.

He therefore prayed to his Lord, “I am overpowered, therefore avenge me.”

We therefore opened the gates of heaven, with water flowing furiously.

And caused springs to gush out from the earth, so that the two waters met totalling a quantity that had been destined.

And We carried Nooh upon a ship of wooden planks and nails.

Sailing in front of Our sight; as a reward for the sake of one who was rejected.

And We left it as a sign – so is there one who would ponder?

So how did My punishment turn out, and My threats?

And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to memorise, so is there one who would remember?

The tribe of A’ad denied – so how did My punishment turn out, and My warnings?

We indeed sent towards them a severe windstorm, on a day the ill luck of which lasted upon them forever.

Smashing down men as if they were uprooted trunks of date palms.

So how did My punishment turn out, and My warnings?

And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to memorise, so is there one who would remember?

The tribe of Thamud denied the Noble Messengers.

So they said, “What! Shall we follow a man from among us? If we do, we are indeed astray, and insane!”

“What! Of all the men among us, the remembrance has come down upon him? In fact, he is a mischievous, great liar.”

It was said to Saleh, “They will soon realise tomorrow who is the mischievous great liar.”

“We shall send a she-camel to test them, therefore O Saleh, wait and have patience.”

“And inform them that the water is to be shared between them; only those may come whose turn it is.”

In response they called their companion – he therefore caught and hamstrung the she-camel.

So how did My punishment turn out, and My warnings?

Indeed We sent upon them a single Scream – thereupon they became like the barrier builder’s residual dry trampled hay.

And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to memorise, so is there one who would remember?

The people of Lut denied the Noble Messengers.

Indeed We sent a shower of stones upon them, except the family of Lut; We rescued them before dawn.

As a reward from Us; this is how We reward one who gives thanks.

And indeed he had warned them of Our seizure – in response they doubted the warnings.

And they tried to persuade him regarding his guests – We therefore blinded their eyes, “So taste My punishment, and My warnings.”

And indeed, the everlasting punishment overcame them early in the morning.

“So taste My punishment, and My warnings!”

And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to memorise, so is there one who would remember?

And indeed the Noble Messengers came to the people of Firaun.

They denied all Our signs, We therefore seized them – the seizure of the Most Honourable, the All Powerful.

Are your disbelievers better than they were, or have you been given exemption in the Books?

Or they say, “We shall all take revenge as a group.”

The group will soon be routed, and will turn their backs to flee.

In fact their promise is upon the Last Day – and the Last Day is very severe and very bitter!

Indeed the criminals are astray and insane.

On the day when they are dragged upon their faces in the fire – “Taste the heat of hell.”

We have indeed created all things by a proper measure.

And Our command is only a fleeting one – like the batting of an eyelid.

And We have indeed destroyed your kind, so is there one who would ponder?

And all what they did is in the Books.

And every small and great thing is recorded.

Indeed the pious are amidst Gardens and springs.

Seated in an assembly of the Truth, in the presence of Allah, the Omnipotent King.

Allah, the Most Gracious

Has taught the Qur’an to His beloved Prophet (Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him).

Has created Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) as the soul of mankind.

Has taught him the knowledge of the past and the future.

The sun and the moon are scheduled.

And the plants and the trees prostrate (for Him).

And Allah has raised the sky; and He has set the balance.

In order that you may not corrupt the balance.

And establish the measures justly, nor decrease the due weight.

And He appointed the earth for the creatures.

In which are fruits, and covered dates.

And grain covered with husk, and fragrant flowers.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

He created man from clay like that of earthenware.

And created jinn from the flame of fire.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Lord of both the Easts, and Lord of both the Wests!

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

He has set flowing two seas that appear to meet.

Whereas there is a barrier between them so they cannot encroach upon one another.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Pearls and coral-stone come forth from them.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

To Him only belong the sailing ships, raised above the sea like hills.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

For everything on the earth is extinction.

And everlasting is the Entity of your Lord, the Most Majestic and the Most Honourable.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

All those who are in the heavens and the earth seek only from Him; every day is an enterprise for Him.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Disposing all works quickly We tend towards your account, O you two large groups!

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

O the groups of jinns and men, if you can cross the boundaries of the heavens and the earth, then cross them; wherever you may go, His is the kingdom!

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Flames of smokeless fire and black smoke without flames, will be let loose on you, so you will not be able to retaliate.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

And when the heaven will split, it will appear like a rose painted red.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

On that day no sinner will be questioned about his sins, from men or from jinns.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

The criminals will be recognised from their faces, so will be caught by their forelocks and feet, and thrown into hell.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

This is hell, which the criminals deny.

They shall keep going back and forth between it and the extremely hot boiling water.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

And for one who fears to stand before his Lord, are two Gardens.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Having numerous branches.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

In the two Gardens flow two springs.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

In which are fruits of all kinds, each of two varieties.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Reclining upon thrones that are lined with brocade, with the fruit of both Gardens close enough to be picked from under.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Upon thrones are the women who do not gaze at men except their husbands, and before them, are untouched by any man or jinn.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

They are like rubies and coral-stone.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

What is the reward of virtue except virtue (in return)?

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

And besides them, there are two more Gardens.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Densely covered with foliage, appearing dark.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

In the Gardens are two springs, overflowing with abundance.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

In them are fruits (of all kinds), and dates and pomegranate.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

In them are women of good behaviour and gorgeous faces.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

They are houris (maidens of Paradise), hidden from view, in pavilions.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Untouched by any man or jinn, before them.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Reclining on green cushions and beautiful decorated carpets.

So O men and jinns! Which favour of your Lord will you deny?

Most Auspicious is the name of your Lord, the Most Majestic and the Most Honourable.

When the forthcoming event does occur.

Then none will be able to deny its occurrence.

The event will be abasing some, and exalting some.

When the earth will tremble, shivering.

And the mountains will be crushed, blown to bits.

So they will become like fine dust, scattered in a shaft of light.

And you will become divided into three categories.

So those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right!

And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left!

And those who surpassed have indeed excelled.

It is they who are the close ones.

They are in Gardens of peace.

A large group from the earlier generations.

And a few from the latter.

On studded thrones.

Reclining on them, facing each other.

Surrounded by immortal boys.

Carrying bowls and pitchers – and cups filled with wine flowing before them.

Their heads shall not ache with it, nor shall they lose their senses.

And fruits that they may like.

And meat of birds that they may wish.

And gorgeous eyed fair maidens.

Like pearls safely hidden.

The reward for what they did.

They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin.

Except the saying, “Peace, peace.”

And those on the right – how (fortunate) are those on the right!

Among thorn-less lote-trees.

And clusters of banana plants.

And in everlasting shade.

And in perpetually flowing water.

And plenty of fruits.

That will neither finish, nor ever be stopped.

And raised couches.

We have indeed developed these women with an excellent development.

So made them as maidens.

The beloved of their husbands, of one age.

For those on the right.

A large group from the earlier generations.

And a large group from the latter.

And those on the left – how (wretched) are those on the left!

In scorching wind and boiling hot water.

And in the shadow of a burning smoke.

Which is neither cool nor is for respect.

Indeed they were among favours before this.

And were stubborn upon the great sin (of disbelief).

And they used to say, “When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we surely be raised again?”

“And also our forefathers?”

Proclaim, “Without doubt all – the former and the latter.”

“They will all be gathered together – on the appointed time of the known day.”

Then indeed you, the astray, the deniers –

You will indeed eat from the Zaqqum tree.

Then will fill your bellies with it.

And upon it, you will drink the hot boiling water.

Drinking the way thirsty camels drink.

This is their reception on the Day of Justice.

It is We Who created you, so why do you not accept the truth?

So what is your opinion regarding the semen you discharge?

Do you make a human out of it, or is it We Who create?

It is We Who have ordained death among you, and We have not been beaten –

In the matter of exchanging you for others, and to transform you into what you do not know.

And you have indeed learnt about the first creation, so why do you not ponder?

So what is your opinion regarding what you sow?

Is it you who cultivate it, or is it We Who develop it?

If We will We can make it like dry trampled hay, so you would keep crying out.

That, “We have indeed been penalised!”

“In fact, we were unfortunate!”

So what is your opinion regarding the water that you drink?

Is it you who caused it to descend from the cloud, or is it We Who cause it to descend?

If We will We can make it bitter, so why do you not give thanks?

So what is your opinion regarding the fire which you kindle?

Is it you who grew its tree, or is it We Who create?

We have made it as a reminder of hell and as a utility for travellers in the jungle.

Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest.

So I swear by the setting places of the stars.

And that is indeed a tremendous oath, if you understand.

This is indeed the noble Qur’an.

Kept in a secure Book.

None may touch it, except with ablution.

Sent down by the Lord Of The Creation.

So is this the matter regarding which you laze?

And you make its denial your share?

So why was it not, when the soul reaches up to the throat, –

Whereas you watch at that moment!

And We are nearer to him than you are, but you cannot see.

So why is it not, that if you are not to be repaid, –

That you bring it back, if you are truthful?

Then if the dying one is of those having proximity, –

Then is relief, and flowers – and Gardens of peace.

And if he is of those on the right, –

Then upon you is the greetings of peace (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), from those on the right.

And if he is from the deniers, the astray, –

Then his reception is the hot boiling water.

And a hurling into the blazing fire.

This is indeed an utmost certainty.

Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) proclaim the Purity of the name of your Lord, the Greatest.

All whatever is in the heavens and in the earth proclaims the Purity of Allah; and He only is the Most Honourable, the Wise.

For Him only is the kingship of the heavens and the earth; He gives life and causes death; and He is Able to do all things.

He only is the First and He only the Last, and He only is the Evident and He only the Concealed; and it is He Who knows all things.

It is He Who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then ascended the Throne (of Control), in a manner befitting His Majesty; He knows all what goes into the earth and all what comes out of it, and all what descends from the sky and all that rises in it; and He is with you, wherever you may be; and Allah is seeing your deeds.

For Him only is the kingship of the heavens and the earth; and towards Allah only is the return of all matters.

He brings the night in a part of the day, and brings the day in a part of the night; and He knows what lies within the hearts.

Accept faith in Allah and His Noble Messenger, and spend in His cause from what He has made you the heirs of; so for those among you who accepted faith and spent in His cause, is a great reward.

And what is the matter with you, that you should not accept faith in Allah? Whereas this Noble Messenger is calling you to believe in your Lord, and Allah has indeed already taken a covenant from you, if you believe.

It is He Who sends down clear verses upon His chosen bondman, in order to take you out from the realms of darkness towards light; and indeed Allah is Most Compassionate, Most Merciful upon you.

And what is the matter with you that you should not spend in Allah’s cause, whereas Allah is the Inheritor of all that is in the heavens and in the earth? Those among you who spent and fought before the conquest of Mecca are not equal to others; they are greater in rank than those who spent and fought after the conquest; and Allah has promised Paradise to all of them; and Allah well knows what you do.

Who will lend a handsome loan to Allah so that He may double it for him? And for such is an honourable reward.

The day when you will see the believing men and believing women, that their light runs before them and on their right – it being said to them, “This day, the best tidings for you are the Gardens beneath which rivers flow – abide in it forever; this is the greatest success.”

The day when hypocrite men and hypocrite women will say to the Muslims, “Look mercifully towards us, so that we may gain some of your light!”; it will be said to them, “Turn back, search light over there!”; so they will turn around, whereupon a wall will be erected between them, in which is a gate; inside the gate is mercy, and on the outer side is the punishment.

The hypocrites will call out to the Muslims, “Were we not with you?”; they will answer, “Yes you were, why not? But you had put your souls into trial, and you used to await misfortune for the Muslims, and you doubted, and false hopes deceived you until Allah’s command came – and the big cheat had made you conceited towards the command of Allah.”

“So this day no ransom is to be taken from you nor from the declared disbelievers; your destination is the fire; that is your companion; and what a wretched outcome!”

Has not the time come for the believers to surrender their hearts to Allah’s remembrance and to this truth that has come down? And do not be like those who were earlier given the Book(s) and when a long term passed over them, their hearts became hardened; and many of them are sinners.

Know that it is Allah Who revives the earth after its death; We have indeed illustrated the signs for you, for you to understand.

Indeed the charity-giving men and women, and those who lend an excellent loan to Allah – for them is double, and for them is an honourable reward.

And those who believe in Allah and all His Noble Messengers, are the truly sincere; and are witness upon others, before their Lord; for them is their reward, and their light; and those who disbelieved and denied Our signs, are the people of hell.

Know that the life of this world is nothing but play and pastime, and adornment, and boasting amongst yourselves, and the desire to surpass each other in wealth and children; like the rain the produce of which pleased the farmer, then dried so you see it yellow, and then turned into dry trampled hay; and in the Hereafter is a severe punishment, and the forgiveness from Allah and His pleasure; and the life of this world is nothing but counterfeit wealth.

Rush towards the forgiveness of your Lord and a Paradise wide as the expanse of the heavens and the earth – made for those who believe in Allah and all His Noble Messengers; this is Allah’s munificence, He may bestow it to whomever He wills; and Allah is Extremely Munificent.

There is no misfortune that reaches in the earth or in your selves but is mentioned in a Book, before We initiate it; indeed this is easy for Allah.

So that you may not be saddened upon losing something, nor rejoice upon what you are given; and Allah does not like any boastful, conceited person.

Those who practice miserliness, and exhort others to miserliness; and whoever turns away, then (know that) Allah is the Independent, the Most Praiseworthy.

Indeed We sent Our Noble Messengers with proofs, and sent down the Book and the Balance of Justice along with them, so that people may stay upon justice; and We sent down iron having severe heat and benefits for mankind, and so that Allah may see him, who without seeing aides Him and His Noble Messengers; indeed Allah is Almighty, Dominant.

And indeed We sent Nooh and Ibrahim, and placed Prophethood and the Book among their descendants, so some among them took to guidance; and many of them are sinners.

We then sent Our other Noble Messengers after them following their footsteps, and after them We sent Eisa, the son of Maryam, and bestowed the Injeel to him; and We instilled compassion and mercy in the hearts of his followers; and they invented monasticism which We had not ordained upon them only to seek Allah’s pleasure, then did not properly abide by it as it should have been rightfully abided; We therefore gave the believers among them their reward; and many of them are sinners.

O People who Believe (in the earlier Noble Messengers)! Fear Allah and accept faith in this Noble Messenger of His – He will bestow two portions of His mercy to you and will create a light for you to walk in it, and will forgive you; and Allah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.

This is so that the disbelievers among People given the Book(s) may know that they do not have any control over Allah’s munificence, and that the munificence is in Allah’s Hand (control) – He bestows to whomever He wills; and Allah is Extremely Munificent.