Al-Qaf

In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful.

1-Qaf. By the Glorious Qur'an (Thou art Allah's Apostle). 2-But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from among themselves. So the Unbelievers say: "This is a wonderful thing!" 3-"What! when we die and become dust, (shall we live again?) That is a (sort of) Return far (from our understanding)." 4-We already know how much of them the earth takes away: with Us is a Record guarding (the full account). 5-But they deny the Truth when it comes to them: so they are in a confused state. 6-Do they not look at the sky above them? How We have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it? 7-And the earth; We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and produced therein every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs), 8-To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to Allah). 9-And We send down from the sky Rain charged with blessing, and We produce therewith Gardens and Grain for harvests; 10-And tall (and stately) palm-trees, with shoots of fruit-stalks, piled one over another; 11-As sustenance for (Allah's) Servants; and We give (new) life therewith to land that is dead: thus will be the Resurrection. 12-Before them was denied (the Hereafter) by the People of Noah, the Companions of the Rass, the Thamud, 13-The 'Ad, Pharaoh, the Brethren of Lut, 14-The Companions of the Wood, and the People of Tubba'; each one (of them) rejected the Messengers, and My warning was duly fulfilled (in them). 15-Were We then weary with the first Creation, that they should be in confused doubt about a new Creation? 16-It was We Who created man, and We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein. 17-Behold, two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and note them), one sitting on the right and one on the left. 18-Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it). 19-And the stupor of death will bring Truth (before his eyes): "This was the thing which thou wast trying to escape!" 20-And the Trumpet shall be blown: that will be the Day whereof Warning (had been given). 21-And there will come forth every soul: with each will be an (angel) to drive, and an (angel) to bear witness. 22-(It will be said:) "Thou wast heedless of this, now have We removed thy veil, and sharp is thy sight this Day!" 23-And his Companion will say: "Here is (his record) ready with me!" 24-(The sentence will be:) "Throw, throw into Hell every contumacious Rejecter, (of Allah)! 25-"Who forbade what was good, transgressed all bounds, cast doubts and suspicions; 26-"Who set up another god beside Allah: throw him into a severe Penalty." 27-His Companion will say: "Our Lord! I did not make him transgress, but he was (himself) far astray." 28-He will say: 'Dispute not with each other in My Presence: I had already in advance sent you Warning. 29-"The Word changes not before Me, and I do not the least injustice to My Servants." 30-One Day We will ask Hell, "Art thou filled to the full?" It will say, "Are there any more (to come)?" 31-And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous; no more a thing distant. 32-(A voice will say:) "This is what was promised for you, for everyone who turned (to Allah) in sincere repentance, who kept (His Law), 33-"Who feared (Allah) Most Gracious unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him): 34-"Enter ye therein in Peace and Security; this is a Day of Eternal Life!" 35-There will be for them therein all that they wish, and more besides in Our Presence. 36-But how many generations before them did We destroy (for their sins); stronger in power than they? Then did they wander through the land: was there any place of escape (for them)? 37-Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witness (the truth). 38-We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in Six Days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us. 39-Bear, then, with patience, all that they say, and celebrate the praises of thy Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting, 40-And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration. 41-And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place quite near, 42-The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) Truth: that will be the Day of Resurrection. 43-Verily it is We Who give Life and Death; and to Us is the Final Goal, 44-The Day when the Earth will be rent asunder, from (men) hurrying out: that will be a gathering together; quite easy for Us. 45-We know best what they say; and thou art not one to overawe them by force. So admonish with the Qur'an such as fear My Warning!