Moosa عليه السلام in the Qur’aan
Moosa عليه السلام is mentioned by name 136 times in the
Qur’aan in 34 Suwar:
No.
|
Surah Name
|
Aayaat
|
2
|
Baqarah
|
51, 53-55, 60-61,67, 87, 92, 108, 136,
246, 248
|
3
|
Aali ‘Imraan
|
84
|
4
|
An Nisaa
|
153, 164
|
5
|
Al Maa’idah
|
20, 22, 24
|
6
|
Al An’aam
|
84, 91, 154
|
7
|
Al ‘Araaf
|
103-4, 115, 117, 122, 127, 128, 131, 134,
138, 142-144, 148, 150, 154-5,159-160
|
10
|
Yoonus
|
75, 77, 80-84, 87, 88
|
11
|
Hood
|
17, 96, 110
|
14
|
Ibraaheem
|
5, 6, 8
|
17
|
Israa
|
2, 101
|
18
|
Al Kahf
|
60,66
|
19
|
Maryam
|
51
|
20
|
Taahaa
|
9-91
|
21
|
Al Anbiyaa’
|
48
|
22
|
Al Hajj
|
44
|
23
|
Al Mu’minoon
|
45, 49
|
25
|
Al Furqaan
|
35
|
26
|
Ash Shu’araa
|
10, 43-65
|
27
|
An Naml
|
7, 9, 10
|
28
|
Al Qasas
|
3-48, 76
|
29
|
Al ‘Ankaboot
|
39
|
32
|
As Sajdah
|
23
|
33
|
Al Ahzaab
|
7, 69
|
37
|
As Saafaat
|
114, 120
|
40
|
Ghaafir
|
23, 26, 27, 37, 53
|
41
|
Fussilat
|
45
|
42
|
Ash Shooraa
|
13
|
43
|
Az Zukhruf
|
46
|
46
|
Al Ahqaaf
|
12, 30
|
51
|
Adh Dhaariyaat
|
38
|
53
|
An Najm
|
36
|
61
|
As Saff
|
5
|
79
|
An Naazi’aat
|
15
|
87
|
Al A’laa
|
19
|
Moosa عليه السلام in the Qur’aan – Some of the meanings of the
Aayaat
Suratul
Baqarah (51-96)
51. And
(remember) when We appointed for Musa (Moses) forty nights, and (in his
absence) you took the calf (for worship), and you were Zalimun (polytheists
and wrong-doers, etc.).
52.
Then after that We forgave you so that you might be grateful.
53.
And (remember) when We gave Musa (Moses) the Scripture [the Taurat (Torah)]
and the criterion (of right and wrong) so that you may be guided aright.
54.
And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: "O my people!
Verily, you have wronged yourselves by worshipping the calf. So turn in
repentance to your Creator and kill yourselves (the innocent kill the
wrongdoers among you), that will be better for you with your Lord." Then
He accepted your repentance. Truly, He is the One Who accepts repentance, the
Most Merciful.
55.
And (remember) when you said: "O Musa (Moses)! We shall never believe
in you till we see Allah plainly." But you were seized with a thunderbolt
(lightning) while you were looking.
56.
Then We raised you up after your death, so that you might be grateful.
57.
And We shaded you with clouds and sent down on you Al-Manna and
the quails, (saying): "Eat of the good lawful things We have provided for
you," (but they rebelled). And they did not wrong Us but they wronged
themselves.
58.
And (remember) when We said: "Enter this town (Jerusalem) and eat
bountifully therein with pleasure and delight wherever you wish, and enter the
gate in prostration (or bowing with humility) and say: 'Forgive us,' and We
shall forgive you your sins and shall increase (reward) for the
good-doers."
59.
But those who did wrong changed the word from that which had been told to
them for another, so We sent upon the wrong-doers Rijzan (a punishment)
from the heaven because of their rebelling against Allah's Obedience. ( Tafsir
At-Tabari, Vol. I, Page 305).
60.
And (remember) when Musa (Moses) asked for water for his people, We said:
"Strike the stone with your stick." Then gushed forth therefrom
twelve springs. Each (group of) people knew its own place for water. "Eat
and drink of that which Allah has provided and do not act corruptly, making
mischief on the earth."
61.
And (remember) when you said, "O Musa (Moses)! We cannot endure one
kind of food. So invoke your Lord for us to bring forth for us of what the
earth grows, its herbs, its cucumbers, its Fum (wheat or garlic), its
lentils and its onions." He said, "Would you exchange that which is
better for that which is lower? Go you down to any town and you shall find what
you want!" And they were covered with humiliation and misery, and they
drew on themselves the Wrath of Allah. That was because they used to disbelieve
the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)
of Allah and killed the Prophets wrongfully. That was because they disobeyed and
used to transgress the bounds (in their disobedience to Allah, i.e. commit
crimes and sins).
62.
Verily! Those who believe and those who are Jews and Christians, and
Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and do righteous
good deeds shall have their reward with their Lord, on them shall be no fear,
nor shall they grieve .
63.
And (O Children of Israel, remember) when We took your covenant and We
raised above you the Mount (saying): "Hold fast to that which We have
given you, and remember that which is therein so that you may become Al-Muttaqun
(the pious - see V.2:2).
64.
Then after that you turned away. Had it not been for the Grace and Mercy of
Allah upon you, indeed you would have been among the losers.
65.
And indeed you knew those amongst you who transgressed in the matter of the
Sabbath (i.e. Saturday). We said to them: "Be you monkeys, despised
and rejected."
66.
So We made this punishment an example to their own and to succeeding
generations and a lesson to those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious - see
V.2:2).
67.
And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: "Verily, Allah
commands you that you slaughter a cow." They said, "Do you make fun
of us?" He said, "I take Allah's Refuge from being among Al-Jahilun
(the ignorants or the foolish)."
68.
They said, "Call upon your Lord for us that He may make plain to us
what it is!" He said, "He says, 'Verily, it is a cow neither too old
nor too young, but (it is) between the two conditions', so do what you are
commanded."
69.
They said, "Call upon your Lord for us to make plain to us its
colour." He said, "He says, 'It is a yellow cow, bright in its
colour, pleasing to the beholders.' "
70.
They said, "Call upon your Lord for us to make plain to us what it is.
Verily to us all cows are alike, And surely, if Allah wills, we will be
guided."
71.
He [Musa (Moses)] said, "He says, 'It is a cow neither trained to till
the soil nor water the fields, sound, having no other colour except bright
yellow.' " They said, "Now you have brought the truth." So they
slaughtered it though they were near to not doing it.
72.
And (remember) when you killed a man and fell into dispute among yourselves
as to the crime. But Allah brought forth that which you were hiding.
73.
So We said: "Strike him (the dead man) with a piece of it (the
cow)." Thus Allah brings the dead to life and shows you His Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) so that you may
understand.
74.
Then, after that, your hearts were hardened and became as stones or even
worse in hardness. And indeed, there are stones out of which rivers gush forth,
and indeed, there are of them (stones) which split asunder so that water flows
from them, and indeed, there are of them (stones) which fall down for fear of
Allah. And Allah is not unaware of what you do.
75.
Do you (faithful believers) covet that they will believe in your religion
inspite of the fact that a party of them (Jewish rabbis) used to hear the Word
of Allah [the Taurat (Torah)], then they used to change it knowingly after they
understood it?
76.
And when they (Jews) meet those who believe (Muslims), they say, "We
believe", but when they meet one another in private, they say, "Shall
you (Jews) tell them (Muslims) what Allah has revealed to you [Jews, about the
description and the qualities of Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him , that
which are written in the Taurat (Torah)] , that they (Muslims) may argue
with you (Jews) about it before your Lord?" Have you (Jews) then no
understanding?
77.
Know they (Jews) not that Allah knows what they conceal and what they
reveal?
78.
And there are among them (Jews) unlettered people, who know not the Book,
but they trust upon false desires and they but guess.
79.
Then woe to those who write the Book with their own hands and then say,
"This is from Allah," to purchase with it a little price! Woe to them
for what their hands have written and woe to them for that they earn thereby.
80.
And they (Jews) say, "The Fire (i.e. Hell-fire on the Day of
Resurrection) shall not touch us but for a few numbered days." Say (O
Muhammad Peace be upon him to them): "Have you taken a covenant from
Allah, so that Allah will not break His Covenant? Or is it that you say of
Allah what you know not?"
81.
Yes! Whosoever earns evil and his sin has surrounded him, they are dwellers
of the Fire (i.e. Hell); they will dwell therein forever.
82.
And those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and do
righteous good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein
forever.
83.
And (remember) when We took a covenant from the Children of Israel,
(saying): Worship none but Allah (Alone) and be dutiful and good to parents,
and to kindred, and to orphans and Al-Masakin (the
poor), [ Tafsir At-Tabari, Vol. 10, Page 158 (Verse 9:60)] and speak good
to people [i.e. enjoin righteousness and forbid evil, and say the truth about
Muhammad Peace be upon him ], and perform As-Salat ( Iqamat-as-Salat),
and give Zakat. Then you slid back, except a few of you, while you are
backsliders. ( Tafsir Al-Qurtubi, Vol. 2, Page 392).
84.
And (remember) when We took your covenant (saying): Shed not the blood of
your people, nor turn out your own people from their dwellings. Then, (this)
you ratified and (to this) you bear witness.
85.
After this, it is you who kill one another and drive out a party of you
from their homes, assist (their enemies) against them, in sin and
transgression. And if they come to you as captives, you ransom them, although
their expulsion was forbidden to you. Then do you believe in a part of the
Scripture and reject the rest? Then what is the recompense of those who do so
among you, except disgrace in the life of this world, and on the Day of
Resurrection they shall be consigned to the most grievous torment. And Allah is
not unaware of what you do.
86.
Those are they who have bought the life of this world at the price of the
Hereafter. Their torment shall not be lightened nor shall they be helped.
87.
And indeed, We gave Musa (Moses) the Book and followed him up with a
succession of Messengers. And We gave 'Iesa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary),
clear signs and supported him with Ruh-ul-Qudus [Jibrael (Gabriel)]. Is
it that whenever there came to you a Messenger with what you yourselves desired
not, you grew arrogant? Some, you disbelieved and some, you killed.
88.
And they say, "Our hearts are wrapped (i.e. do not hear or understand
Allah's Word)." Nay, Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, so little
is that which they believe.
89.
And when there came to them (the Jews), a Book (this Qur'an) from Allah
confirming what is with them [the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)],
although aforetime they had invoked Allah (for coming of Muhammad Peace be upon
him ) in order to gain victory over those who disbelieved, then when there came
to them that which they had recognised, they disbelieved in it. So let the
Curse of Allah be on the disbelievers.
90.
How bad is that for which they have sold their ownselves, that they should
disbelieve in that which Allah has revealed (the Qur'an), grudging that Allah
should reveal of His Grace unto whom He will of His slaves. So they have drawn
on themselves wrath upon wrath. And for the disbelievers, there is disgracing
torment.
91.
And when it is said to them (the Jews), "Believe in what Allah has
sent down," they say, "We believe in what was sent down to us."
And they disbelieve in that which came after it, while it is the truth
confirming what is with them. Say (O Muhammad Peace be upon him to them):
"Why then have you killed the Prophets of Allah aforetime, if you indeed
have been believers?"
92.
And indeed Musa (Moses) came to you with clear proofs, yet you worshipped
the calf after he left, and you were Zalimun (polytheists and
wrong-doers).
93.
And (remember) when We took your covenant and We raised above you the Mount
(saying), "Hold firmly to what We have given you and hear (Our Word). They
said, "We have heard and disobeyed." And their hearts absorbed (the
worship of) the calf because of their disbelief. Say: "Worst indeed is
that which your faith enjoins on you if you are believers."
94.
Say to (them): "If the home of the Hereafter with Allah is indeed for
you specially and not for others, of mankind, then long for death if you are
truthful."
95.
But they will never long for it because of what their hands have sent
before them (i.e. what they have done). And Allah is All-Aware of the Zalimun
(polytheists and wrong-doers).
96.
And verily, you will find them (the Jews) the greediest of mankind for life
and (even greedier) than those who - ascribe partners to Allah (and do not
believe in Resurrection - Magians, pagans, and idolaters, etc.). Everyone of
them wishes that he could be given a life of a thousand years. But the grant of
such life will not save him even a little from (due) punishment. And Allah is All-Seer
of what they do.
Suratul ‘Araaf (103-178)
103. Then
after them We sent Musa (Moses) with Our Signs to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his
chiefs, but they wrongfully rejected them. So see how was the end of the Mufsidun
(mischief-makers, corrupts, etc.).
104.
And Musa (Moses) said: "O Fir'aun (Pharaoh)! I am a Messenger from the
Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
105.
"Proper it is for me that I say nothing concerning Allah but the
truth. Indeed I have come unto you from your Lord with a clear proof. So
let the Children of Israel depart along with me."
106.
[Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] said: "If you have come with a sign, show it
forth, - if you are one of those who tell the truth."
107.
Then [Musa (Moses)] threw his stick and behold! it was a serpent, manifest!
108.
And he drew out his hand, and behold! it was white (with radiance) for the
beholders.
109.
The chiefs of the people of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "This is indeed a
well-versed sorcerer;
110.
"He wants to get you out of your land, so what do you advise?"
111.
They said: "Put him and his brother off (for a time), and send callers
(men) to the cities to collect (and) -
112.
"That they bring up to you all well-versed sorcerers."
113.
And so the sorcerers came to Fir'aun (Pharaoh). They said: "Indeed
there will be a (good) reward for us if we are the victors."
114.
He said: "Yes, and moreover you will (in that case) be of the nearest
(to me)."
115.
They said: "O Musa (Moses)! Either you throw (first), or shall we have
the (first) throw?"
116.
He [Musa (Moses)] said: "Throw you (first)." So when they threw,
they bewitched the eyes of the people, and struck terror into them, and they
displayed a great magic.
117.
And We inspired Musa (Moses) (saying): "Throw your stick," and
behold! It swallowed up straight away all the falsehoods which they showed.
118.
Thus truth was confirmed, and all that they did was made of no effect.
119.
So they were defeated there and then, and were returned disgraced.
120.
And the sorcerers fell down prostrate.
121.
They said: "We believe in the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind,
jinns and all that exists).
122.
"The Lord of Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)."
123.
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "You have believed in him [Musa (Moses)]
before I give you permission. Surely, this is a plot which you have
plotted in the city to drive out its people, but you shall come to know.
124.
"Surely, I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides,
then I will crucify you all."
125.
They said: "Verily, we are returning to our Lord.
126.
"And you take vengeance on us only because we believed in the Ayat (proofs,
evidences, lessons, signs, etc.) of our Lord when they reached us! Our Lord!
pour out on us patience, and cause us to die as Muslims."
127.
The chiefs of Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people said: "Will you leave Musa
(Moses) and his people to spread mischief in the land, and to abandon you and
your gods?" He said: "We will kill their sons, and let live their
women, and we have indeed irresistible power over them."
128.
Musa (Moses) said to his people: "Seek help in Allah and be
patient. Verily, the earth is Allah's. He gives it as a heritage to
whom He will of His slaves, and the (blessed) end is for the Muttaqun (pious
- see V.2:2)."
129.
They said: "We (Children of Israel) had suffered troubles before you
came to us, and since you have come to us." He said: "It may be that
your Lord will destroy your enemy and make you successors on the earth, so that
He may see how you act?"
130.
And indeed We punished the people of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) with years of
drought and shortness of fruits (crops, etc.), that they might remember (take
heed).
131.
But whenever good came to them, they said: "Ours is this." And if
evil afflicted them, they ascribed it to evil omens connected with Musa (Moses)
and those with him. Be informed! Verily, their evil omens are with Allah but
most of them know not.
132.
They said [to Musa (Moses)]: "Whatever Ayat (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) you may bring to us, to work
therewith your sorcery on us, we shall never believe in you."
133.
So We sent on them: the flood, the locusts, the lice, the frogs, and the
blood: (as a succession of) manifest signs, yet they remained arrogant, and
they were of those people who were Mujrimun (criminals, polytheists, sinners,
etc.).
134.
And when the punishment fell on them they said: "O Musa (Moses)!
Invoke your Lord for us because of His Promise to you. If you will remove
the punishment from us, we indeed shall believe in you, and we shall let the
Children of Israel go with you."
135.
But when We removed the punishment from them to a fixed term, which they
had to reach, behold! They broke their word!
136.
So We took retribution from them. We drowned them in the sea, because
they belied Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) and were heedless about them.
137.
And We made the people who were considered weak to inherit the eastern
parts of the land and the western parts thereof which We have blessed. And
the fair Word of your Lord was fulfilled for the Children of Israel, because of
their endurance. And We destroyed completely all the great works and buildings
which Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his people erected.
138.
And We brought the Children of Israel (with safety) across the sea, and
they came upon a people devoted to some of their idols (in worship). They
said: "O Musa (Moses)! Make for us an ilahan (a god) as they have aliha
(gods)." He said: "Verily, you are a people who know not (the
Majesty and Greatness of Allah and what is obligatory upon you, i.e. to worship
none but Allah Alone, the One and the Only God of all that exists)."
139.
[Musa (Moses) added:] "Verily, these people will be destroyed for that
which they are engaged in (idols-worship). And all that they are doing is
in vain."
140.
He said: "Shall I seek for you an Ilahan (a God) other than
Allah, while He has given you superiority over the 'Alamin (mankind and
jinns of your time)."
141.
And (remember) when We rescued you from Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people, who
were afflicting you with the worst torment, killing your sons and letting your
women live. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.
142.
And We appointed for Musa (Moses) thirty nights and added (to the period)
ten (more), and he completed the term, appointed by his Lord, of forty nights.
And Musa (Moses) said to his brother Harun (Aaron): "Replace me among my
people, act in the Right Way (by ordering the people to obey Allah and to
worship Him Alone) and follow not the way of the Mufsidun (mischief-makers)."
143.
And when Musa (Moses) came at the time and place appointed by Us, and his
Lord spoke to him, he said: "O my Lord! Show me (Yourself), that I may
look upon You." Allah said: "You cannot see Me, but look upon the
mountain if it stands still in its place then you shall see Me." So when
his Lord appeared to the mountain , He made it collapse to dust, and
Musa (Moses) fell down unconscious. Then when he recovered his senses he said:
"Glory be to You, I turn to You in repentance and I am the first of the
believers."
144.
(Allah) said: "O Musa (Moses) I have chosen you above men by My
Messages, and by My speaking (to you). So hold that which I have given you
and be of the grateful."
145.
And We wrote for him on the Tablets the lesson to be drawn from all things
and the explanation of all things (and said): Hold unto these with firmness,
and enjoin your people to take the better therein. I shall show you the home of
Al-Fasiqun (the rebellious, disobedient to Allah).
146.
I shall turn away from My Ayat (verses of the Qur'an) those who
behave arrogantly on the earth, without a right, and (even) if they see all the
Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.),
they will not believe in them. And if they see the way of righteousness
(monotheism, piety, and good deeds), they will not adopt it as the Way, but if
they see the way of error (polytheism, crimes and evil deeds), they will adopt
that way, that is because they have rejected Our Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and were heedless (to
learn a lesson) from them.
147.
Those who deny Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) and the Meeting in the Hereafter (Day of Resurrection,),
vain are their deeds. Do they expect to be rewarded with anything except
what they used to do?
148.
And the people of Musa (Moses) made in his absence, out of their ornaments,
the image of a calf (for worship). It had a sound (as if it was
mooing). Did they not see that it could neither speak to them nor guide
them to the way? They took it for worship and they were Zalimun (wrong-doers).
149.
And when they regretted and saw that they had gone astray, they (repented
and) said: "If our Lord have not mercy upon us and forgive us, we shall
certainly be of the losers."
150.
And when Musa (Moses) returned to his people, angry and grieved, he said:
"What an evil thing is that which you have done (i.e. worshipping the
calf) during my absence. Did you hasten and go ahead as regards the matter of
your Lord (you left His worship)?" And he threw down the Tablets and
seized his brother by (the hair of) his head and dragged him towards him. Harun
(Aaron) said: "O son of my mother! Indeed the people judged me weak and
were about to kill me, so make not the enemies rejoice over me, nor put me
amongst the people who are Zalimun (wrong-doers)."
151.
Musa (Moses) said: "O my Lord! Forgive me and my brother, and make us
enter into Your Mercy, for you are the Most Merciful of those who show
mercy."
152.
Certainly, those who took the calf (for worship), wrath from their Lord and
humiliation will come upon them in the life of this world. Thus do We
recompense those who invent lies.
153.
But those who committed evil deeds and then repented afterwards and
believed, verily, your Lord after (all) that is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.
154.
And when the anger of Musa (Moses) was appeased, he took up the Tablets,
and in their inscription was guidance and mercy for those who fear their Lord.
155.
And Musa (Moses) chose out of his people seventy (of the best) men for Our
appointed time and place of meeting, and when they were seized with a violent
earthquake, he said: "O my Lord, if it had been Your Will, You could have
destroyed them and me before; would You destroy us for the deeds of the foolish
ones among us? It is only Your Trial by which You lead astray whom You will,
and keep guided whom You will. You are our Wali (Protector), so forgive
us and have Mercy on us, for You are the Best of those who forgive.
156.
And ordain for us good in this world, and in the Hereafter. Certainly
we have turned unto You." He said: (As to) My Punishment I afflict
therewith whom I will and My Mercy embraces all things. That (Mercy) I
shall ordain for those who are the Muttaqun (pious - see V.2:2), and
give Zakat; and those who believe in Our Ayat (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs and revelations, etc.);
157.
Those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write
(i.e.Muhammad  )
whom they find written with them in the Taurat (Torah) (Deut, xviii, 15) and
the Injeel (Gospel) (John xiv, 16) , - he commands them for Al-Ma'ruf
(i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained); and forbids them
from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism of all kinds, and all
that Islam has forbidden); he allows them as lawful At-Taiyibat [(i.e. all
good and lawful) as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods, etc.], and
prohibits them as unlawful Al-Khaba'ith (i.e. all evil and unlawful
as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods, etc.), he releases them from
their heavy burdens (of Allah's Covenant), and from the fetters (bindings) that
were upon them. So those who believe in him (Muhammad ),
honour him, help him, and follow the light (the Qur'an) which has been sent
down with him, it is they who will be successful .
158.
Say (O Muhammad ):
"O mankind! Verily, I am sent to you all as the Messenger of Allah - to
Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. La ilaha illa
Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He); It is He Who gives life
and causes death. So believe in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad ),
the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e. Muhammad )
who believes in Allah and His Words [(this Qur'an), the Taurat (Torah) and the
Injeel (Gospel) and also Allah's Word: "Be!" - and he was,
i.e. 'Iesa (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary),], and follow him so that you may
be guided. "
159.
And of the people of Musa (Moses) there is a community who lead (the men)
with truth and establish justice therewith (i.e. judge men with truth and
justice).
160.
And We divided them into twelve tribes (as distinct) nations. We
directed Musa (Moses) by inspiration, when his people asked him for water,
(saying): "Strike the stone with your stick", and there gushed forth
out of it twelve springs: each group knew its own place for water. We
shaded them with the clouds and sent down upon them Al-Manna and
the quails (saying): "Eat of the good things with which We have provided
you." They harmed Us not but they used to harm themselves.
161.
And (remember) when it was said to them: "Dwell in this town
(Jerusalem) and eat therefrom wherever you wish, and say, '(O Allah) forgive
our sins'; and enter the gate prostrate (bowing with humility). We shall
forgive you your wrong-doings. We shall increase (the reward) for the
good-doers."
162.
But those among them who did wrong changed the word that had been told to
them. So We sent on them a torment from heaven in return for their
wrong-doings.
163.
And ask them (O Muhammad )
about the town that was by the sea, when they transgressed in the matter of the
Sabbath (i.e. Saturday): when their fish came to them openly on the Sabbath
day, and did not come to them on the day they had no Sabbath. Thus We made
a trial of them for they used to rebel (see the Qur'an: V.4:154).
164.
And when a community among them said: "Why do you preach to a people
whom Allah is about to destroy or to punish with a severe torment?" (The
preachers) said: "In order to be free from guilt before your Lord (Allah),
and perhaps they may fear Allah."
165.
So when they forgot the remindings that had been given to them, We rescued
those who forbade evil, but We seized those who did wrong with a severe torment
because they used to rebel (disobey Allah).
166.
So when they exceeded the limits of what they were prohibited, We said to
them: "Be you monkeys, despised and rejected." (It is a severe
warning to the mankind that they should not disobey what Allah commands them to
do, and be far away from what He prohibits them).
167.
And (remember) when your Lord declared that He would certainly keep on
sending against them (i.e. the Jews), till the Day of Resurrection, those who
would afflict them with a humiliating torment. Verily, your Lord is Quick
in Retribution (for the disobedient, wicked) and certainly He is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful (for the obedient and those who beg Allah's Forgiveness).
168.
And We have broken them (i.e. the Jews) up into various separate
groups on the earth, some of them are righteous and some are away from that.
And We tried them with good (blessings) and evil (calamities) in order that
they might turn (to Allah's Obedience).
169.
Then after them succeeded an (evil) generation, which inherited the Book,
but they chose (for themselves) the goods of this low life (evil pleasures of
this world) saying (as an excuse): "(Everything) will be forgiven to
us." And if (again) the offer of the like (evil pleasures of this world)
came their way, they would (again) seize them (would commit those
sins). Was not the covenant of the Book taken from them that they would
not say about Allah anything but the truth? And they have studied what is in it
(the Book). And the home of the Hereafter is better for those who are Al-Muttaqun
(the pious - see V.2:2) . Do not you then understand?
170.
And as to those who hold fast to the Book (i.e. act on its teachings)
and perform As-Salat ( Iqamat-as-Salat), certainly, We shall never
waste the reward of those who do righteous deeds.
171.
And (remember) when We raised the mountain over them as if it had been a canopy,
and they thought that it was going to fall on them. (We said): "Hold
firmly to what We have given you [i.e. the Taurat (Torah)], and remember
that which is therein (act on its commandments), so that you may fear Allah and
obey Him."
172.
And (remember) when your Lord brought forth from the Children of Adam, from
their loins, their seed (or from Adam's loin his offspring) and made them
testify as to themselves (saying): "Am I not your Lord?" They said:
"Yes! We testify," lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection:
"Verily, we have been unaware of this."
173.
Or lest you should say: "It was only our fathers afortime who took
others as partners in worship along with Allah, and we were (merely their)
descendants after them; will You then destroy us because of the deeds of men
who practised Al-Batil (i.e. polytheism and committing crimes and
sins, invoking and worshipping others besides Allah)?" ( Tafsir
At-Tabari).
174.
Thus do We explain the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.) in detail, so that they may turn (unto the truth).
175.
And recite (O Muhammad )
to them the story of him to whom We gave Our Ayat (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), but he threw them away, so Shaitan
(Satan) followed him up, and he became of those who went astray.
176.
And had We willed, We would surely have elevated him therewith but he clung
to the earth and followed his own vain desire. So his description is the
description of a dog: if you drive him away, he lolls his tongue out, or if you
leave him alone, he (still) lolls his tongue out. Such is the description
of the people who reject Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.). So relate the stories, perhaps they may reflect.
177.
Evil is the likeness of the people who reject Our Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses and signs, etc.), and used to wrong their ownselves.
178.
Whomsoever Allah guides, he is the guided one, and whomsoever He sends
astray, those! They are the losers.
Soorah Yoonus 75-93
75. Then
after them We sent Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his
chiefs with Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.). But they behaved arrogantly and were Mujrimun (disbelievers,
sinners, polytheists, criminals, etc.) folk.
76. So
when came to them the truth from Us, they said: "This is indeed clear
magic."
77. Musa
(Moses) said: "Say you (this) about the truth when it has come to you? Is
this magic? But the magicians will never be successful."
78. They
said: "Have you come to us to turn us away from that (Faith) we found our
fathers following, - and that you two may have greatness in the land? We are
not going to believe you two!"
79. And
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "Bring to me every well-versed sorcerer."
80. And
when the sorcerers came, Musa (Moses) said to them: "Cast down what you
want to cast!"
81. Then
when they had cast down, Musa (Moses) said: "What you have brought is
sorcery, Allah will surely make it of no effect. Verily, Allah does not set
right the work of Al-Mufsidun (the evil-doers, corrupts, etc.).
82. "And
Allah will establish and make apparent the truth by His Words, however much the
Mujrimun (criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc.) may hate
it."
83. But
none believed in Musa (Moses) except the offspring of his people, because of
the fear of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs, lest they should persecute them;
and verily, Fir'aun (Pharaoh) was arrogant tyrant on the earth, he was indeed
one of the Musrifun (polytheists, sinners and transgressors, those who
give up the truth and follow the evil, and commit all kinds of great sins).
84. And
Musa (Moses) said: "O my people! If you have believed in Allah, then put
your trust in Him if you are Muslims (those who submit to Allah's Will)."
85. They
said: "In Allah we put our trust. Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the
folk who are Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doing) (i.e. do not make
them overpower us).
86. "And
save us by Your Mercy from the disbelieving folk."
87. And
We inspired Musa (Moses) and his brother (saying): "Take dwellings for
your people in Egypt, and make your dwellings as places for your worship, and
perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give glad tidings to the
believers."
88. And
Musa (Moses) said: "Our Lord! You have indeed bestowed on Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) and his chiefs splendour and wealth in the life of this world, our
Lord! That they may lead men astray from Your Path. Our Lord! Destroy their
wealth, and harden their hearts, so that they will not believe until they see
the painful torment."
89. Allah
said: "Verily, the invocation of you both is accepted. So you both keep to
the Straight Way (i.e. keep on doing good deeds and preaching Allah's Message
with patience), and follow not the path of those who know not (the truth i.e.
to believe in the Oneness of Allah, and also to believe in the Reward of Allah:
Paradise, etc.)."
90. And
We took the Children of Israel across the sea, and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) with his
hosts followed them in oppression and enmity, till when drowning overtook him,
he said: "I believe that La ilaha illa (Huwa): (none has the right
to be worshipped but) He," in Whom the Children of Israel believe, and I
am one of the Muslims (those who submit to Allah's Will)."
91. Now
(you believe) while you refused to believe before and you were one of the Mufsidun
(evil-doers, corrupts, etc.).
92. So
this day We shall deliver your (dead) body (out from the sea) that you may be a
sign to those who come after you! And verily, many among mankind are heedless
of Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs , revelations,
etc.).
93. And
indeed We settled the Children of Israel in an honourable dwelling place (Sham
and Misr), and provided them with good things, and they differed not until the
knowledge came to them. Verily, Allah will judge between them on the Day of
Resurrection in that in which they used to differ.
Soorah Taahaa [20:9-99]
9. And
has there come to you the story of Musa (Moses)?
10.
When he saw a fire, he said to his family: "Wait! Verily, I have seen
a fire, perhaps I can bring you some burning brand therefrom, or find some
guidance at the fire."
11.
And when he came to it (the fire), he was called by name: "O Musa
(Moses)!
12.
"Verily! I am your Lord! So take off your shoes, you are in the sacred
valley, Tuwa.
13.
"And I have chosen you. So listen to that which is inspired to you.
14.
"Verily! I am Allah! La ilaha illa Ana (none has the right to
be worshipped but I), so worship Me, and perform As-Salat ( Iqamat-as-Salat)
for My Remembrance.
15.
"Verily, the Hour is coming and My Will is to keep it hidden that
every person may be rewarded for that which he strives.
16.
"Therefore, let not the one who believes not therein (i.e. in the Day
of Resurrection, Reckoning, Paradise and Hell, etc.), but follows his own
lusts, divert you therefrom, lest you perish.
17.
"And what is that in your right hand, O Musa (Moses)?"
18.
He said: "This is my stick, whereon I lean, and wherewith I beat down
branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses."
19.
(Allah) said: "Cast it down, O Musa (Moses)!"
20.
He cast it down, and behold! It was a snake, moving quickly.
21.
Allah said:"Grasp it, and fear not, We shall return it to its former
state,
22.
"And press your (right) hand to your (left) side, it will come forth
white (and shining), without any disease as another sign,
23.
"That We may show you (some) of Our Greater Signs.
24.
"Go to Fir'aun (Pharaoh)! Verily, he has transgressed (all bounds in
disbelief and disobedience, and has behaved as an arrogant, and as a
tyrant)."
25.
[Musa (Moses)] said: "O my Lord! Open for me my chest (grant me
self-confidence, contentment, and boldness).
26.
"And ease my task for me;
27.
"And make loose the knot (the defect) from my tongue, (i.e. remove the
incorrectness from my speech) [That occurred as a result of a brand of fire
which Musa (Moses) put in his mouth when he was an infant]. [ Tafsir
At-Tabari, Vol. 16, Page 159].
28.
"That they understand my speech,
29.
"And appoint for me a helper from my family,
30.
"Harun (Aaron), my brother;
31.
"Increase my strength with him,
32.
"And let him share my task (of conveying Allah's Message and
Prophethood),
33.
"That we may glorify You much,
34.
"And remember You much,
35.
"Verily! You are of us Ever a Well-Seer."
36.
Allah said: "You are granted your request, O Musa (Moses)!
37.
"And indeed We conferred a favour on you another time (before).
38.
"When We inspired your mother with that which We inspired.
39.
"Saying: 'Put him (the child) into the Tabut (a box or a case
or a chest) and put it into the river (Nile), then the river shall cast it up
on the bank, and there, an enemy of Mine and an enemy of his shall take him.'
And I endued you with love from Me, in order that you may be brought up under
My Eye,
40.
"When your sister went and said: 'Shall I show you one who will nurse
him?' So We restored you to your mother, that she might cool her eyes and she
should not grieve. Then you did kill a man, but We saved you from great
distress and tried you with a heavy trial. Then you stayed a number of years
with the people of Madyan (Midian). Then you came here according to the
fixed term which I ordained (for you), O Musa (Moses)!
41.
"And I have Istana'tuka, for Myself.
42.
"Go you and your brother with My Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and do not, you both, slacken and become
weak in My Remembrance.
43.
"Go, both of you, to Fir'aun (Pharaoh), verily, he has transgressed
(all bounds in disbelief and disobedience and behaved as an arrogant and as a
tyrant).
44.
"And speak to him mildly, perhaps he may accept admonition or fear
Allah."
45.
They said: "Our Lord! Verily! We fear lest he should hasten to punish
us or lest he should transgress (all bounds against us)."
46.
He (Allah) said: "Fear not, verily! I am with you both, hearing and
seeing.
47.
"So go you both to him, and say: 'Verily, we are Messengers of your
Lord, so let the Children of Israel go with us, and torment them not; indeed,
we have come with a sign from your Lord! And peace will be upon him who follows
the guidance!
48.
'Truly, it has been revealed to us that the torment will be for him who
denies [believes not in the Oneness of Allah, and in His Messengers, etc.], and
turns away.'(from the truth and obedience of Allah)"
49.
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "Who then, O Musa (Moses), is the Lord of you
two?"
50.
[Musa (Moses)] said: "Our Lord is He Who gave to each thing its form
and nature, then guided it aright."
51.
[Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] said: "What about the generations of old?"
52. [Musa
(Moses)] said: "The knowledge thereof is with my Lord, in a Record. My
Lord is neither unaware nor He forgets, "
53. Who
has made earth for you like a bed (spread out); and has opened roads (ways and
paths etc.) for you therein; and has sent down water (rain) from the sky. And
We have brought forth with it various kinds of vegetation.
54. Eat
and pasture your cattle, (therein); verily, in this are proofs and signs for
men of understanding.
55. Thereof
(the earth) We created you, and into it We shall return you, and from it We
shall bring you out once again.
56. And
indeed We showed him [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] all Our Signs and Evidences, but he
denied and refused.
57. He
[Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] said: "Have you come to drive us out of our land with
your magic, O Musa (Moses)?
58. "Then
verily, we can produce magic the like thereof; so appoint a meeting between us
and you, which neither we, nor you shall fail to keep, in an open wide place
where both shall have a just and equal chance (and beholders could witness the
competition)."
59. [Musa
(Moses)] said: "Your appointed meeting is the day of the festival, and let
the people assemble when the sun has risen (forenoon)."
60. So
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) withdrew, devised his plot and then came back.
61. Musa
(Moses) said to them: "Woe unto you! Invent not a lie against Allah, lest
He should destroy you completely by a torment. And surely, he who invents a lie
(against Allah) will fail miserably."
62. Then
they debated with one another what they must do, and they kept their talk
secret.
63. They
said: "Verily! These are two magicians. Their object is to drive you out
from your land with magic, and overcome your chiefs and nobles.
64. "So
devise your plot, and then assemble in line. And whoever overcomes this day
will be indeed successful."
65. They
said:"O Musa (Moses)! Either you throw first or we be the first to
throw?"
66. [Musa
(Moses)] said: "Nay, throw you (first)!" Then behold, their ropes and
their sticks, by their magic, appeared to him as though they moved fast.
67. So
Musa (Moses) conceived a fear in himself.
68. We
(Allah) said: "Fear not! Surely, you will have the upper hand.
69. "And
throw that which is in your right hand! It will swallow up that which they have
made. That which they have made is only a magician's trick, and the magician
will never be successful, no matter whatever amount (of skill) he may
attain."
70. So
the magicians fell down prostrate. They said: "We believe in the Lord of
Harun (Aaron) and Musa (Moses)."
71. [Fir'aun
(Pharaoh)] said: "Believe you in him [Musa (Moses)] before I give you
permission? Verily! He is your chief who taught you magic. So I will surely cut
off your hands and feet on opposite sides, and I will surely crucify you on the
trunks of date-palms, and you shall surely know which of us [I (Fir'aun -
Pharaoh) or the Lord of Musa (Moses) (Allah)] can give the severe and more
lasting torment."
72. They
said: "We prefer you not over the clear signs that have come to us, and to
Him (Allah) Who created us. So decree whatever you desire to decree, for you
can only decree (regarding) this life of the world.
73. "Verily!
We have believed in our Lord, that He may forgive us our faults, and the magic
to which you did compel us. And Allah is better as regards reward in comparison
to your [Fir'aun's (Pharaoh)] reward, and more lasting (as regards punishment
in comparison to your punishment)."
74. Verily!
Whoever comes to his Lord as a Mujrim (criminal, polytheist, disbeliever
in the Oneness of Allah and His Messengers, sinner, etc.), then surely, for him
is Hell, therein he will neither die nor live.
75. But
whoever comes to Him (Allah) as a believer (in the Oneness of Allah, etc.), and
has done righteous good deeds, for such are the high ranks (in the Hereafter),
76. 'Adn
(Edn) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), under which rivers flow,
wherein they will abide forever: such is the reward of those who purify
themselves [(by abstaining from all kinds of sins and evil deeds) which Allah
has forbidden and by doing all that which Allah has ordained)].
77. And
indeed We inspired Musa (Moses) (saying): "Travel by night with Ibadi (My
slaves) and strike a dry path for them in the sea, fearing neither to be
overtaken [by Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] nor being afraid (of drowning in the
sea)."
78. Then
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) pursued them with his hosts, but the sea-water completely
overwhelmed them and covered them up.
79. And
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) led his people astray, and he did not guide them.
80. O
Children of Israel! We delivered you from your enemy, and We made a covenant
with you on the right side of the Mount, and We sent down to you Al-Manna
and quails,
81. (Saying)
eat of the Taiyibat (good lawful things) wherewith We have provided you,
and commit no oppression therein, lest My Anger should justly descend on you.
And he on whom My Anger descends, he is indeed perished.
82. And
verily, I am indeed Forgiving to him who repents, believes (in My Oneness, and
associates none in worship with Me) and does righteous good deeds, and then
remains constant in doing them, (till his death).
83. "And
what made you hasten from your people, O Musa (Moses)?"
84. He
said: "They are close on my footsteps, and I hastened to You, O my Lord,
that You might be pleased."
85. (Allah)
said: "Verily! We have tried your people in your absence, and As-Samiri
has led them astray."
86. Then
Musa (Moses) returned to his people in a state of anger and sorrow. He said:
"O my people! Did not your Lord promise you a fair promise? Did then the
promise seem to you long in coming? Or did you desire that wrath should descend
from your Lord on you, so you broke your promise to me (i.e disbelieving in
Allah and worshipping the calf)?"
87. They
said: "We broke not the promise to you, of our own will, but we were made
to carry the weight of the ornaments of the [Fir'aun's (Pharaoh)] people, then
we cast them (into the fire), and that was what As-Samiri suggested."
88. Then
he took out (of the fire) for them a statue of a calf which seemed to low. They
said: "This is your ilah (god), and the ilah (god) of Musa
(Moses), but [Musa (Moses)] has forgotten (his god).'"
89. Did
they not see that it could not return them a word (for answer), and that it had
no power either to harm them or to do them good?
90. And
Harun (Aaron) indeed had said to them beforehand: "O my people! You are
being tried in this, and verily, your Lord is (Allah) the Most Beneficent, so
follow me and obey my order."
91. They
said: "We will not stop worshipping it (i.e. the calf), until Musa (Moses)
returns to us."
92. [Musa
(Moses)] said: "O Harun (Aaron)! What stopped you when you saw them going
astray;
93. "That
you followed me not (according to my advice to you)? Have you then disobeyed my
order?"
94. He
[Harun (Aaron)] said: "O son of my mother! Seize (me) not by my beard, nor
by my head! Verily, I feared lest you should say: 'You have caused a division
among the Children of Israel, and you have not respected my word!' "
95. [Musa
(Moses)] said: "And what is the matter with you. O Samiri? (i.e. why did
you do so?)"
96. (Samiri)
said: "I saw what they saw not, so I took a handful (of dust) from the
hoof print of the messenger [Jibrael's (Gabriel) horse] and threw it [into the
fire in which were put the ornaments of the Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people, or into
the calf]. Thus my inner-self suggested to me."
97.
Musa (Moses) said: "Then go away! And verily, your (punishment) in
this life will be that you will say: "Touch me not (i.e.you will live
alone exiled away from mankind); and verily (for a future torment), you have a
promise that will not fail. And look at your ilah (god), to which you
have been devoted. We will certainly burn it, and scatter its particles in the
sea."
98.
Your Ilah (God) is only Allah, the One ( La ilaha illa Huwa)
(none has the right to be worshipped but He). He has full knowledge of all
things.
99.
Thus We relate to you (O Muhammad )
some information of what happened before. And indeed We have given you from Us
a Reminder (this Qur'an).
Ash Shu’araa [26:10-68]
10. And
(remember) when your Lord called Musa (Moses) (saying): "Go to the people
who are Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doing),
11. The
people of Fir'aun (Pharaoh). Will they not fear Allah and become
righteous?"
12. He
said: "My Lord! Verily, I fear that they will belie me,
13. "And
my breast straitens, and my tongue expresses not well. So send for Harun
(Aaron) (to come along with me).
14. "And
they have a charge of crime against me, and I fear they will kill me."
15. Allah
said: "Nay! Go you both with Our Signs. Verily! We shall be with you,
listening.
16. "And
when you both come to Fir'aun (Pharaoh), say: 'We are the Messengers of the
Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists),
17. "So
allow the Children of Israel to go with us.' "
18. [Fir'aun
(Pharaoh)] said [to Musa (Moses)]: "Did we not bring you up among us as a
child? And you did dwell many years of your life with us.
19. "And
you did your deed, which you did (i.e. the crime of killing a man). And you are
one of the ingrates."
20. Musa
(Moses) said: "I did it then, when I was an ignorant (as regards my Lord
and His Message).
21. "So
I fled from you when I feared you. But my Lord has granted me Hukman
(i.e. religious knowledge, right judgement of the affairs and Prophethood), and
appointed me as one of the Messengers.
22. "And
this is the past favour with which you reproach me, that you have enslaved the
Children of Israel."
23. Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said: "And what is the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind,
jinns and all that exists)?"
24. Musa
(Moses) said: "Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between
them, if you seek to be convinced with certainty."
25. Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said to those around: "Do you not hear (what he says)?"
26. Musa
(Moses) said: "Your Lord and the Lord of your ancient fathers!"
27. Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said: "Verily, your Messenger who has been sent to you is a
madman!"
28. Musa
(Moses) said: "Lord of the east and the west, and all that is between
them, if you did but understand!"
29. Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said: "If you choose an ilah (god) other than me, I will
certainly put you among the prisoners."
30. Musa
(Moses) said: "Even if I bring you something manifest (and
convincing)?"
31. Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said: "Bring it forth then, if you are of the truthful!"
32. So
[Musa (Moses)] threw his stick, and behold, it was a serpent, manifest.
33. And
he drew out his hand, and behold, it was white to all beholders!
34. [Fir'aun
(Pharaoh)] said to the chiefs around him: "Verily! This is indeed a
well-versed sorcerer.
35. "He
wants to drive you out of your land by his sorcery, then what is it your
counsel, and what do you command?"
36. They
said: "Put him off and his brother (for a while), and send callers to the
cities;
37. "To
bring up to you every well-versed sorcerer."
38. So
the sorcerers were assembled at a fixed time on a day appointed.
39. And
it was said to the people: "Are you (too) going to assemble?
40. "That
we may follow the sorcerers [who were on Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) religion of
disbelief] if they are the winners."
41. So
when the sorcerers arrived, they said to Fir'aun (Pharaoh): "Will there
surely be a reward for us if we are the winners?"
42. He
said: "Yes, and you shall then verily be of those brought near (to
myself)."
43. Musa
(Moses) said to them: "Throw what you are going to throw!"
44. So
they threw their ropes and their sticks, and said: "By the might of
Fir'aun (Pharaoh), it is we who will certainly win!"
45. Then
Musa (Moses) threw his stick, and behold, it swallowed up all the falsehoods
which they showed!
46. And
the sorcerers fell down prostrate.
47. Saying:
"We believe in the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that
exists).
48. "The
Lord of Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)."
49. [Fir'aun
(Pharaoh)] said: "You have believed in him before I give you leave.
Surely, he indeed is your chief, who has taught you magic! So verily, you shall
come to know. Verily, I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite
sides, and I will crucify you all."
50. They
said: "No harm! Surely, to our Lord (Allah) we are to return;
51. "Verily!
We really hope that our Lord will forgive us our sins, as we are the first of
the believers [in Musa (Moses) and in the Monotheism which he has brought from
Allah]."
52. And
We inspired Musa (Moses), saying: "Take away My slaves by night, verily,
you will be pursued."
53. Then
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) sent callers to (all) the cities.
54. (Saying):
"Verily! These indeed are but a small band.
55. "And
verily, they have done what has enraged us;
56. "But
we are host all assembled, amply fore-warned."
57. So,
We expelled them from gardens and springs,
58. Treasures,
and every kind of honourable place.
59. Thus
[We turned them (Pharaoh's people) out] and We caused the Children of Israel to
inherit them.
60. So
they pursued them at sunrise.
61. And
when the two hosts saw each other, the companions of Musa (Moses) said:
"We are sure to be overtaken."
62. [Musa
(Moses)] said: "Nay, verily! With me is my Lord, He will guide me."
63. Then
We inspired Musa (Moses) (saying): "Strike the sea with your stick."
And it parted, and each separate part (of that sea water) became like the huge,
firm mass of a mountain.
64. Then
We brought near the others [Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) party] to that place.
65. And
We saved Musa (Moses) and all those with him.
66. Then
We drowned the others.
67. Verily!
In this is indeed a sign (or a proof), yet most of them are not believers.
68. And
verily, your Lord! He is truly the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful.
An Naml [27:7-14]
7. (Remember)
when Musa (Moses) said to his household: "Verily! I have seen a fire, I
will bring you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning
brand, that you may warm yourselves."
8.
But when he came to it, he was called: "Blessed is whosoever is in the
fire, and whosoever is round about it! And glorified be Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin
(mankind, jinns and all that exists).
9.
"O Musa (Moses)! Verily! It is I, Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
10. "And
throw down your stick!" But when he saw it moving as if it were a snake,
he turned in flight, and did not look back. (It was said): "O Musa
(Moses)! Fear not, verily! The Messengers fear not in front of Me.
11. "Except
him who has done wrong and afterwards has changed evil for good, then surely, I
am Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
12. "And
put your hand into your bosom, it will come forth white without hurt. (These
are) among the nine signs (you will take) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his people,
they are a people who are the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to
Allah).
13. But
when Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations,
etc.) came to them, clear to see, they said: "This is a manifest
magic."
14. And
they belied them (those Ayat) wrongfully and arrogantly, though their
ownselves were convinced thereof [i.e. those (Ayat) are from Allah, and
Musa (Moses) is the Messenger of Allah in truth, but they disliked to obey Musa
(Moses), and hated to believe in his Message of Monotheism]. So see what was
the end of the Mufsidun (disbelievers, disobedient to Allah, evil-doers,
liars.).
Al Qasas [28:3-84]
3. We
recite to you some of the news of Musa (Moses) and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) in truth,
for a people who believe (those who believe in this Qur'an, and in the Oneness
of Allah).
4.
Verily, Fir'aun (Pharaoh) exalted himself in the land and made its people
sects, weakening (oppressing) a group (i.e. Children of Israel) among them,
killing their sons, and letting their females live. Verily, he was of the Mufsidun
(i.e. those who commit great sins and crimes, oppressors, tyrants, etc.).
5.
And We wished to do a favour to those who were weak (and oppressed) in the
land, and to make them rulers and to make them the inheritors,
6.
And to establish them in the land, and We let Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and Haman
and their hosts receive from them that which they feared.
7.
And We inspired the mother of Musa (Moses), (saying): "Suckle him [Musa
(Moses)], but when you fear for him, then cast him into the river and fear not,
nor grieve. Verily! We shall bring him back to you, and shall make him one of
(Our) Messengers."
8. Then
the household of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) picked him up, that he might become for them
an enemy and a (cause of) grief. Verily! Fir'aun (Pharaoh), Haman and their
hosts were sinners.
9. And
the wife of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "A comfort of the eye for me and for
you. Kill him not, perhaps he may be of benefit to us, or we may adopt him as a
son." And they perceive not (the result of that).
10. And
the heart of the mother of Musa (Moses) became empty [from every thought,
except the thought of Musa (Moses)]. She was very near to disclose his (case,
i.e. the child is her son), had We not strengthened her heart (with Faith), so
that she might remain as one of the believers.
11. And
she said to his [Musa's (Moses)] sister: "Follow him." So she (his
sister) watched him from a far place secretly, while they perceived not.
12. And
We had already forbidden (other) foster suckling mothers for him, until she
(his sister came up and) said: "Shall I direct you to a household who will
rear him for you, and sincerely they will look after him in a good
manner?"
13. So
did We restore him to his mother, that she might be delighted, and that she
might not grieve, and that she might know that the Promise of Allah is true.
But most of them know not.
14. And
when he attained his full strength, and was perfect (in manhood), We bestowed
on him Hukman (Prophethood, right judgement of the affairs) and
religious knowledge [of the religion of his forefathers i.e. Islamic
Monotheism]. And thus do We reward the Muhsinun (i.e. good doers - see
the footnote of V.9:120).
15. And
he entered the city at a time of unawareness of its people, and he found there
two men fighting, - one of his party (his religion - from the Children of
Israel), and the other of his foes. The man of his (own) party asked him for
help against his foe, so Musa (Moses) struck him with his fist and killed him.
He said: "This is of Shaitan's (Satan) doing, verily, he is a plain
misleading enemy."
16. He
said: "My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself, so forgive me." Then
He forgave him. Verily, He is the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.
17. He
said: "My Lord! For that with which You have favoured me, I will never
more be a helper for the Mujrimun (criminals, disobedient to Allah,
polytheists, sinners, etc.)!"
18. So
he became afraid, looking about in the city (waiting as to what will be the
result of his crime of killing), when behold, the man who had sought his help
the day before, called for his help (again). Musa (Moses) said to him:
"Verily, you are a plain misleader!"
19. Then
when he decided to seize the man who was an enemy to both of them, the man
said: "O Musa (Moses)! Is it your intention to kill me as you killed a man
yesterday? Your aim is nothing but to become a tyrant in the land, and not to
be one of those who do right."
20. And
there came a man running, from the farthest end of the city. He said: "O
Musa (Moses)! Verily, the chiefs are taking counsel together about you, to kill
you, so escape.Truly, I am to you of those who give sincere advice."
21. So
he escaped from there, looking about in a state of fear. He said: "My
Lord! Save me from the people who are Zalimun (polytheists and
wrong-doers)!"
22. And
when he went towards (the land of) Madyan (Midian) he said: "It may be
that my Lord guides me to the Right Way."
23. And
when he arrived at the water of Madyan (Midian) he found there a group of men
watering (their flocks), and besides them he found two women who were keeping
back (their flocks). He said: "What is the matter with you?" They
said: "We cannot water (our flocks) until the shepherds take (their
flocks). And our father is a very old man."
24. So
he watered (their flocks) for them, then he turned back to shade, and said:
"My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on
me!"
25. Then
there came to him one of the two women, walking shyly. She said: "Verily,
my father calls you that he may reward you for having watered (our flocks) for
us." So when he came to him and narrated the story, he said: "Fear
you not. You have escaped from the people who are Zalimun (polytheists,
disbelievers, and wrong-doers)."
26. And
said one of them (the two women): "O my father! Hire him! Verily, the best
of men for you to hire is the strong, the trustworthy."
27. He
said: "I intend to wed one of these two daughters of mine to you, on
condition that you serve me for eight years, but if you complete ten years, it
will be (a favour) from you. But I intend not to place you under a difficulty.
If Allah will, you will find me one of the righteous."
28. He
[Musa (Moses)] said: "That (is settled) between me and you whichever of
the two terms I fulfill, there will be no injustice to me, and Allah is Surety
over what we say."
29. Then,
when Musa (Moses) had fulfilled the term, and was travelling with his family,
he saw a fire in the direction of Tur (Mount). He said to his family:
"Wait, I have seen a fire; perhaps I may bring to you from there some
information, or a burning fire-brand that you may warm yourselves."
30. So
when he reached it (the fire), he was called from the right side of the valley,
in the blessed place from the tree: "O Musa (Moses)! Verily! I am Allah,
the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)!
31. "And
throw your stick!" But when he saw it moving as if it were a snake, he
turned in flight, and looked not back. (It was said): "O Musa (Moses)!
Draw near, and fear not. Verily, you are of those who are secure.
32. "Put
your hand in your bosom, it will come forth white without a disease, and draw
your hand close to your side to be free from fear (that which you suffered from
the snake, and also by that your hand will return to its original state). these
are two Burhan (signs, miracles, evidences, proofs) from your Lord to
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs. Verily, they are the people who are Fasiqun
(rebellious, disobedient to Allah).
33. He
said: "My Lord! I have killed a man among them, and I fear that they will
kill me.
34. "And
my brother Harun (Aaron) he is more eloquent in speech than me so send him with
me as a helper to confirm me. Verily! I fear that they will belie me."
35. Allah
said: "We will strengthen your arm through your brother, and give you both
power, so they shall not be able to harm you, with Our Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), you two as well as those
who follow you will be the victors."
36. Then
when Musa (Moses) came to them with Our Clear Ayat (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they said: "This is nothing
but invented magic. Never did we hear of this among our fathers of old."
37. Musa
(Moses) said: "My Lord knows best him who came with guidance from Him, and
whose will be the happy end in the Hereafter. Verily, the Zalimun
(wrong-doers, polytheists and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) will not be
successful."
38. Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said: "O chiefs! I know not that you have an ilah (a god)
other than me, so kindle for me (a fire), O Haman, to bake (bricks out of)
clay, and set up for me a Sarhan (a lofty tower, or palace, etc.) in
order that I may look at (or look for) the Ilah (God) of Musa (Moses);
and verily, I think that he [Musa (Moses)] is one of the liars."
39. And
he and his hosts were arrogant in the land, without right, and they thought
that they would never return to Us.
40. So
We seized him and his hosts, and We threw them all into the sea (and drowned
them). So behold (O Muhammad )
what was the end of the Zalimun [wrong-doers, polytheists and those who
disbelieved in the Oneness of their Lord (Allah), or rejected the advice of His
Messenger Musa (Moses)].
41. And
We made them leaders inviting to the Fire, and on the Day of Resurrection, they
will not be helped.
42. And
We made a curse to follow them in this world, and on the Day of Resurrection,
they will be among Al-Maqbuhun (those who are prevented to receive
Allah's Mercy or any good, despised or destroyed, etc.).
43. And
indeed We gave Musa (Moses), after We had destroyed the generations of old, the
Scripture [the Taurat (Torah)] as an enlightenment for mankind, and a guidance
and a mercy, that they might remember (or receive admonition).
44. And
you (O Muhammad )
were not on the western side (of the Mount), when We made clear to Musa (Moses)
the commandment, and you were not among those present.
45. But
We created generations [after generations i.e. after Musa (Moses)], and long
were the ages that passed over them. And you (O Muhammad )
were not a dweller among the people of Madyan (Midian), reciting Our Verses to
them. But it is We Who kept sending (Messengers).
46. And
you (O Muhammad )
were not at the side of the Tur (Mount) when We did call, [it is said that
Allah called the followers of Muhammad ,
and they answered His Call, or that Allah called Musa (Moses)]. But (you are
sent) as a mercy from your Lord, to give warning to a people to whom no warner
had come before you, in order that they may remember or receive admonition. [ Tafsir
At-Tabari, Vol. 20, Page 81].
47. And
if (We had) not (sent you to the people of Makkah) in case a calamity should
seize them for (the deeds) that their hands have sent forth, they should have
said: "Our Lord! Why did You not send us a Messenger? We should then have
followed Your Ayat (Verses of the Qur'an) and should have been among the
believers."
48. But
when the truth (i.e. Muhammad with
his Message) has come to them from Us, they say: "Why is he not given the
like of what was given to Musa (Moses)? Did they not disbelieve in that which
was given to Musa (Moses) of old? They say: "Two kinds of magic [the
Taurat (Torah) and the Qur'an] each helping the other!" And they say:
"Verily! In both we are disbelievers."
49. Say
(to them, O Muhammad ):
"Then bring a Book from Allah, which is a better guide than these two [the
Taurat (Torah) and the Qur'an], that I may follow it, if you are
truthful."
50. But
if they answer you not (i.e. do not believe in your doctrine of Islamic Monotheism,
nor follow you), then know that they only follow their own lusts. And who is
more astray than one who follows his own lusts, without guidance from Allah?
Verily! Allah guides not the people who are Zalimun (wrong-doers,
disobedient to Allah, and polytheists).
51. And
indeed now We have conveyed the Word (this Qur'an in which is the news of
everything to them), in order that they may remember (or receive admonition).
52. Those
to whom We gave the Scripture [i.e. the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel),
etc.] before it, - they believe in it (the Qur'an).
53. And
when it is recited to them, they say: "We believe in it. Verily, it is the
truth from our Lord. Indeed even before it we have been from those who submit
themselves to Allah in Islam as Muslims (like 'Abdullah bin Salam and Salman
Al-Farisi, etc.).
54. These
will be given their reward twice over, because they are patient, and repel evil
with good, and spend (in charity) out of what We have provided them.
55. And
when they hear Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk), they withdraw
from it and say: "To us our deeds, and to you your deeds. Peace be to you.
We seek not the ignorant."
56. Verily!
You (O Muhammad )
guide not whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills. And He knows best
those who are the guided.
57. And
they say: "If we follow the guidance with you, we would be snatched away
from our land." Have We not established for them a secure sanctuary
(Makkah), to which are brought fruits of all kinds, a provision from Ourselves,
but most of them know not.
58. And
how many a town (population) have We destroyed, which were thankless for its
means of livelihood (disobeyed Allah, and His Messengers, by doing evil deeds
and crimes) ! And those are their dwellings, which have not been inhabited after
them except a little. And verily! We have been the inheritors.
59. And
never will your Lord destroy the towns (populations) until He sends to their
mother town a Messenger reciting to them Our Verses. And never would We destroy
the towns unless the people thereof are Zalimun (polytheists,
wrong-doers, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, oppressors and tyrants).
60. And
whatever you have been given is an enjoyment of the life of (this) world and
its adornment, and that (Hereafter) which is with Allah is better and will
remain forever. Have you then no sense?
61. Is
he whom We have promised an excellent promise (Paradise), which he will find
true, like him whom We have made to enjoy the luxuries of the life of (this)
world, then on the Day of Resurrection, he will be among those brought up (to
be punished in the Hell-fire)?
62. And
(remember) the Day when He will call to them, and say: "Where are My
(so-called) partners whom you used to assert?"
63. Those
about whom the Word will have come true (to be punished) will say: "Our
Lord! These are they whom we led astray. We led them astray, as we were astray
ourselves. We declare our innocence (from them) before You. It was not us they
worshipped."
64. And
it will be said (to them): "Call upon your (so-called) partners (of
Allah), and they will call upon them, but they will give no answer to them, and
they will see the torment. (They will then wish) if only they had been guided!
65. And
(remember) the Day (Allah) will call to them, and say: "What answer gave
you to the Messengers?"
66. Then
the news of a good answer will be obscured to them on that day, and they will
not be able to ask one another.
67. But
as for him who repented (from polytheism and sins, etc.), believed (in the
Oneness of Allah, and in His Messenger Muhammad ),
and did righteous deeds (in the life of this world), then he will be among
those who are successful.
68. And
your Lord creates whatsoever He wills and chooses, no choice have they (in any
matter). Glorified be Allah, and exalted above all that they associate as
partners (with Him).
69. And
your Lord knows what their breasts conceal, and what they reveal.
70. And
He is Allah; La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but
He). His is all praise, in the first (i.e. in this world) and in the last
(i.e.in the Hereafter). And for Him is the Decision, and to Him shall you (all)
be returned.
71. Say
(O Muhammad ):
"Tell me! If Allah made night continuous for you till the Day of
Resurrection, who is an ilah (a god) besides Allah who could bring you
light? Will you not then hear?"
72. Say
(O Muhammad ):
"Tell me! If Allah made day continuous for you till the Day of
Resurrection, who is an ilah (a god) besides Allah who could bring you
night wherein you rest? Will you not then see?"
73. It
is out of His Mercy that He has put for you night and day, that you may rest
therein (i.e. during the night) and that you may seek of His Bounty (i.e.
during the day), and in order that you may be grateful.
74. And
(remember) the Day when He (your Lord Allah) will call them (those who
worshipped others along with Allah), and will say: "Where are My
(so-called) partners, whom you used to assert?"
75. And
We shall take out from every nation a witness, and We shall say: "Bring
your proof." Then they shall know that the truth is with Allah (Alone),
and the lies (false gods) which they invented will disappear from them.
76. Verily,
Qarun (Korah) was of Musa's (Moses) people, but he behaved arrogantly towards
them. And We gave him of the treasures, that of which the keys would have been
a burden to a body of strong men. When his people said to him: "Do not be
glad (with ungratefulness to Allah's Favours). Verily! Allah likes not those
who are glad (with ungratefulness to Allah's Favours).
77. But
seek, with that (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on you, the home of the
Hereafter, and forget not your portion of legal enjoyment in this world, and do
good as Allah has been good to you, and seek not mischief in the land. Verily,
Allah likes not the Mufsidun (those who commit great crimes and sins,
oppressors, tyrants, mischief-makers, corrupts).
78. He
said: "This has been given to me only because of knowledge I
possess." Did he not know that Allah had destroyed before him generations,
men who were stronger than him in might and greater in the amount (of riches)
they had collected. But the Mujrimun (criminals, disbelievers,
polytheists, sinners, etc.) will not be questioned of their sins (because Allah
knows them well, so they will be punished without account).
79. So
he went forth before his people in his pomp. Those who were desirous of the
life of the world, said: "Ah, would that we had the like of what Qarun
(Korah) has been given? Verily! He is the owner of a great fortune."
80. But
those who had been given (religious) knowledge said: "Woe to you! The
Reward of Allah (in the Hereafter) is better for those who believe and do
righteous good deeds, and this none shall attain except those who are patient
(in following the truth)."
81. So
We caused the earth to swallow him and his dwelling place. Then he had no group
or party to help him against Allah, nor was he one of those who could save
themselves.
82. And
those who had desired (for a position like) his position the day before, began
to say: "Know you not that it is Allah Who enlarges the provision or
restricts it to whomsoever He pleases of His slaves. Had it not been that Allah
was Gracious to us, He could have caused the earth to swallow us up (also)!
Know you not that the disbelievers will never be successful.
83. That
home of the Hereafter (i.e. Paradise), We shall assign to those who rebel not
against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by
committing crimes. And the good end is for the Muttaqun (pious - see
V.2:2).
84. Whosoever
brings good (Islamic Monotheism along with righteous deeds), he shall have the
better thereof, and whosoever brings evil (polytheism along with evil deeds)
then, those who do evil deeds will only be requited for what they used to do.
Ghaafir [40:23-54]
23. And
indeed We sent Musa (Moses) with Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and a manifest authority,
24. To
Fir'aun (Pharaoh), Haman and Qarun (Korah), but they called (him): "A
sorcerer, a liar!"
25. Then,
when he brought them the Truth from Us, they said: "Kill the sons of those
who believe with him and let their women live", but the plots of
disbelievers are nothing but errors!
26. Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said: "Leave me to kill Musa (Moses), and let him call his Lord
(to stop me from killing him)! I fear that he may change your religion, or that
he may cause mischief to appear in the land!"
27. Musa
(Moses) said: "Verily, I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every
arrogant who believes not in the Day of Reckoning!"
28. And
a believing man of Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) family, who hid his faith said:
"Would you kill a man because he says: My Lord is Allah, and he has come
to you with clear signs (proofs) from your Lord? And if he is a liar, upon him
will be (the sin of) his lie; but if he is telling the truth, then some of that
(calamity) wherewith he threatens you will befall on you." Verily, Allah
guides not one who is a Musrif (a polytheist, or a murderer who shed
blood without a right, or those who commit great sins, oppressor, transgressor),
a liar!
29. "O
my people! Yours is the kingdom this day, you are uppermost in the land. But
who will save us from the Torment of Allah, should it befall us?" Fir'aun
(Pharaoh) said: "I show you only that which I see (correct), and I guide
you only to the path of right policy!"
30. And
he who believed said: "O my people! Verily, I fear for you a fate like
that day (of disaster) of the Confederates (of old)!
31. "Like
the fate of the people of Nuh (Noah), and 'Ad, and Thamud and those who came after
them. And Allah wills no injustice for (His) slaves.
32. "And,
O my people! Verily! I fear for you the Day when there will be mutual calling
(between the people of Hell and of Paradise)."
33. A
Day when you will turn your backs and flee having no protector from Allah, And
whomsoever Allah sends astray, for him there is no guide.
34. And
indeed Yusuf (Joseph) did come to you, in times gone by, with clear signs, but
you ceased not to doubt in that which he did bring to you, till when he died
you said: "No Messenger will Allah send after him." Thus Allah leaves
astray him who is a Musrif (a polytheist, oppressor, a criminal, sinner
who commit great sins) and a Murtab (one who doubts Allah's Warning and
His Oneness).
35. Those
who dispute about the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) of Allah, without any authority that has come to them, it is
greatly hateful and disgusting to Allah and to those who believe. Thus does
Allah seal up the heart of every arrogant, tyrant. (So they cannot guide
themselves to the Right Path).
36. And
Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "O Haman! Build me a tower that I may arrive at
the ways,
37. "The
ways of the heavens, and I may look upon the Ilah (God) of Musa (Moses)
but verily, I think him to be a liar." Thus it was made fair-seeming, in
Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) eyes, the evil of his deeds, and he was hindered from the
(Right) Path, and the plot of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) led to nothing but loss and
destruction (for him).
38. And
the man who believed said: "O my people! Follow me, I will guide you to
the way of right conduct [i.e. guide you to Allah's religion of Islamic
Monotheism with which Musa (Moses) has been sent].
39. "O
my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but a (quick passing)
enjoyment, and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain
forever."
40. "Whosoever
does an evil deed, will not be requited except the like thereof, and whosoever
does a righteous deed, whether male or female and is a true believer (in the
Oneness of Allah), such will enter Paradise, where they will be provided
therein (with all things in abundance) without limit.
41. "And
O my people! How is it that I call you to salvation while you call me to the
Fire!
42. "You
invite me to disbelieve in Allah (and in His Oneness), and to join partners in
worship with Him; of which I have no knowledge, and I invite you to the
All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving!
43. "No
doubt you call me to (worship) one who cannot grant (me) my request (or respond
to my invocation) in this world or in the Hereafter. And our return will be to
Allah, and Al-Musrifun (i.e. polytheists and arrogants, those who
commit great sins, the transgressors of Allah's set limits)! They shall be the
dwellers of the Fire!
44. "And
you will remember what I am telling you, and my affair I leave it to Allah.
Verily, Allah is the All-Seer of (His) slaves."
45. So
Allah saved him from the evils that they plotted (against him), while an evil
torment encompassed Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people.
46. The
Fire; they are exposed to it, morning and afternoon, and on the Day when the
Hour will be established (it will be said to the angels): "Cause Fir'aun's
(Pharaoh) people to enter the severest torment!"
47. And,
when they will dispute in the Fire, the weak will say to those who were arrogant;
"Verily! We followed you, can you then take from us some portion of the
Fire?"
48. Those
who were arrogant will say: "We are all (together) in this (Fire)! Verily
Allah has judged between (His) slaves!"
49. And
those in the Fire will say to the keepers (angels) of Hell: "Call upon
your Lord to lighten for us the torment for a day!"
50. They
will say: "Did there not come to you, your Messengers with (clear)
evidences and signs? They will say: "Yes." They will reply:
"Then call (as you like)! And the invocation of the disbelievers is
nothing but in error!"
51. Verily,
We will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who believe (in the
Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism) in this world's life and on the Day when
the witnesses will stand forth, (i.e. Day of Resurrection),
52. The
Day when their excuses will be of no profit to Zalimun (polytheists,
wrong-doers and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah). Theirs will be the
curse, and theirs will be the evil abode (i.e. painful torment in
Hell-fire).
53. And,
indeed We gave Musa (Moses) the guidance, and We caused the Children of Israel
to inherit the Scripture [i.e. the Taurat (Torah)],
54. A
guide and a reminder for men of understanding.
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