Chapter 7 (3)

P: And a generation hath succeeded them who inherited the scriptures. They grasp the goods of this low life (as the price of evil-doing) and say: It will be forgiven us. And if there came to them (again) the offer of the like, they would accept it (and would sin again). Hath not the covenant of the Scripture been taken on their behalf that they should not speak aught concerning Allah save the truth? And they have studied that which is therein. And the abode of the Hereafter is better, for those who ward off (evil). Have ye then no sense?

S: Then there came after them an evil posterity who inherited the Book, taking only the frail good of this low life and saying: It will be forgiven us. And if the like good came to them, they would take it (too). Was not a promise taken from them in the Book that they would not speak anything about Allah but the truth, and they have read what is in it; and the abode of the hereafter is better for those who guard (against evil). Do you not then understand?

007.170 Y: As to those who hold fast by the Book and establish regular prayer,- never shall We suffer the reward of the righteous to perish.

P: And as for those who make (men) keep the Scripture, and establish worship - lo! We squander not the wages of reformers.

S: And (as for) those who hold fast by the Book and keep up prayer, surely We do not waste the reward of the right doers.

007.171 Y: When We shook the Mount over them, as if it had been a canopy, and they thought it was going to fall on them (We said): "Hold firmly to what We have given you, and bring (ever) to remembrance what is therein; perchance ye may fear Allah."

P: And when We shook the Mount above them as it were a covering, and they supposed that it was going to fall upon them (and We said): Hold fast that which We have given you, and remember that which is therein, that ye may ward off (evil).

S: And when We shook the mountain over them as if it were a covering overhead, and they thought that it was going to fall down upon them: Take hold of what We have given you with firmness, and be mindful of what is in it, so that you may guard (against evil).

007.172 Y: When thy Lord drew forth from the Children of Adam - from their loins - their descendants, and made them testify concerning themselves, (saying): "Am I not your Lord (who cherishes and sustains you)?"- They said: "Yea! We do testify!" (This), lest ye should say on the Day of Judgment: "Of this we were never mindful":

P: And (remember) when thy Lord brought forth from the Children of Adam, from their reins, their seed, and made them testify of themselves, (saying): Am I not your Lord? They said: Yea, verily. We testify. (That was) lest ye should say at the Day of Resurrection: Lo! of this we were unaware;

S: And when your Lord brought forth from the children of Adam, from their backs, their descendants, and made them bear witness against their own souls: Am I not your Lord? They said: Yes! we bear witness. Lest you should say on the day of resurrection: Surely we were heedless of this.

007.173 Y: Or lest ye should say: "Our fathers before us may have taken false gods, but we are (their) descendants after them: wilt Thou then destroy us because of the deeds of men who were futile?"

P: Or lest ye should say: (It is) only (that) our fathers ascribed partners to Allah of old and we were (their) seed after them. Wilt Thou destroy us on account of that which those who follow falsehood did?

S: Or you should say: Only our fathers associated others (with Allah) before, and we were an offspring after them: Wilt Thou then destroy us for what the vain doers did?

007.174 Y: Thus do We explain the signs in detail; and perchance they may turn (unto Us).

P: Thus we detail the revelations, that haply they may return.

S: And thus do We make clear the communications, and that haply they might return.

007.175 Y: Relate to them the story of the man to whom We sent Our signs, but he passed them by: so Satan followed him up, and he went astray.

P: Recite unto them the tale of him to whom We gave Our revelations, but he sloughed them off, so Satan overtook him and he became of those who lead astray.

S: And recite to them the narrative of him to whom We give Our communications, but he withdraws himself from them, so the Shaitan overtakes him, so he is of those who go astray.

007.176 Y: If it had been Our will, We should have elevated him with Our signs; but he inclined to the earth, and followed his own vain desires. His similitude is that of a dog: if you attack him, he lolls out his tongue, or if you leave him alone, he (still) lolls out his tongue. That is the similitude of those who reject Our signs; So relate the story; perchance they may reflect.

P: And had We willed We could have raised him by their means, but he clung to the earth and followed his own lust. Therefor his likeness is as the likeness of a dog: if thou attackest him he panteth with his tongue out, and if thou leavest him he panteth with his tongue out. Such is the likeness of the people who deny Our revelations. Narrate unto them the history (of the men of old), that haply they may take thought.

S: And if We had pleased, We would certainly have exalted him thereby; but he clung to the earth and followed his low desire, so his parable is as the parable of the dog; if you attack him he lolls out his tongue; and if you leave him alone he lolls out his tongue; this is the parable of the people who reject Our communications; therefore relate the narrative that they may reflect.

007.177 Y: Evil as an example are people who reject Our signs and wrong their own souls.

P: Evil as an example are the folk who denied Our revelations, and were wont to wrong themselves.

S: Evil is the likeness of the people who reject Our communications and are unjust to their own souls.

007.178 Y: Whom Allah doth guide,- he is on the right path: whom He rejects from His guidance,- such are the persons who perish.

P: He whom Allah leadeth, he indeed is led aright, while he whom Allah sendeth astray - they indeed are losers.

S: Whomsoever Allah guides, he is the one who follows the right way; and whomsoever He causes to err, these are the losers.

007.179 Y: Many are the jinns and men we have made for Hell: They have hearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they see not, and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle,- nay more misguided: for they are heedless (of warning).

P: Already have We urged unto hell many of the jinn and humankind, having hearts wherewith they understand not, and having eyes wherewith they see not, and having ears wherewith they hear not. These are as the cattle - nay, but they are worse! These are the neglectful.

S: And certainly We have created for hell many of the jinn and the men; they have hearts with which they do not understand, and they have eyes with which they do not see, and they have ears with which they do not hear; they are as cattle, nay, they are in worse errors; these are the heedless ones.

007.180 Y: The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on him by them; but shun such men as use profanity in his names: for what they do, they will soon be requited.

P: Allah's are the fairest names. Invoke Him by them. And leave the company of those who blaspheme His names. They will be requited what they do.

S: And Allah's are the best names, therefore call on Him thereby, and leave alone those who violate the sanctity of His names; they shall be recompensed for what they did.

007.181 Y: Of those We have created are people who direct (others) with truth. And dispense justice therewith.

P: And of those whom We created there is a nation who guide with the Truth and establish justice therewith.

S: And of those whom We have created are a people who guide with the truth and thereby they do justice.

007.182 Y: Those who reject Our signs, We shall gradually visit with punishment, in ways they perceive not;

P: And those who deny Our revelations - step by step We lead them on from whence they know not.

S: And (as to) those who reject Our communications, We draw them near (to destruction) by degrees from whence they know not.

007.183 Y: Respite will I grant unto them: for My scheme is strong (and unfailing).

P: I give them rein (for) lo! My scheme is strong.

S: And I grant them respite; surely My scheme is effective.

007.184 Y: Do they not reflect? Their companion is not seized with madness: he is but a perspicuous warner.

P: Have they not bethought them (that) there is no madness in their comrade? He is but a plain warner.

S: Do they not reflect that their companion has not unsoundness in mind; he is only a plain warner.

007.185 Y: Do they see nothing in the government of the heavens and the earth and all that Allah hath created? (Do they not see) that it may well be that their term is nigh drawing to an end? In what message after this will they then believe?

P: Have they not considered the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and what things Allah hath created, and that it may be that their own term draweth nigh? In what fact after this will they believe?

S: Do they not consider the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatever things Allah has created, and that may be their doom shall have drawn nigh; what announcement would they then believe in after this?

007.186 Y: To such as Allah rejects from His guidance, there can be no guide: He will leave them in their trespasses, wandering in distraction.

P: Those whom Allah sendeth astray, there is no guide for them. He leaveth them to wander blindly on in their contumacy.

S: Whomsoever Allah causes to err, there is no guide for him; and He leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.

007.187 Y: They ask thee about the (final) Hour - when will be its appointed time? Say: "The knowledge thereof is with my Lord (alone): None but He can reveal as to when it will occur. Heavy were its burden through the heavens and the earth. Only, all of a sudden will it come to you." They ask thee as if thou Wert eager in search thereof: Say: "The knowledge thereof is with Allah (alone), but most men know not."

P: They ask thee of the (destined) Hour, when will it come to port. Say: Knowledge thereof is with my Lord only. He alone will manifest it at its proper time. It is heavy in the heavens and the earth. It cometh not to you save unawares. They question thee as if thou couldst be well informed thereof. Say: Knowledge thereof is with Allah only, but most of mankind know not.

S: They ask you about the hour, when will be its taking place? Say: The knowledge of it is only with my Lord; none but He shall manifest it at its time; it will be momentous in the heavens and the earth; it will not come on you but of a sudden. They ask you as if you were solicitous about it. Say: Its knowledge is only with Allah, but most people do not know.

007.188 Y: Say: "I have no power over any good or harm to myself except as Allah willeth. If I had knowledge of the unseen, I should have multiplied all good, and no evil should have touched me: I am but a warner, and a bringer of glad tidings to those who have faith."

P: Say: For myself I have no power to benefit, nor power to hurt, save that which Allah willeth. Had I knowledge of the Unseen, I should have abundance of wealth, and adversity would not touch me. I am but a warner, and a bearer of good tidings unto folk who believe.

S: Say: I do not control any benefit or harm for my own soul except as Allah please; and had I known the unseen I would have had much of good and no evil would have touched me; I am nothing but a warner and the giver of good news to a people who believe.

007.189 Y: It is He Who created you from a single person, and made his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her (in love). When they are united, she bears a light burden and carries it about (unnoticed). When she grows heavy, they both pray to Allah their Lord, (saying): "If Thou givest us a goodly child, we vow we shall (ever) be grateful."

P: He it is Who did create you from a single soul, and therefrom did make his mate that he might take rest in her. And when he covered her she bore a light burden, and she passed (unnoticed) with it, but when it became heavy they cried unto Allah, their Lord, saying: If thou givest unto us aright we shall be of the thankful.

S: He it is Who created you from a single being, and of the same (kind) did He make his mate, that he might incline to her; so when he covers her she bears a light burden, then moves about with it; but when it grows heavy, they both call upon Allah, their Lord: If Thou givest us a good one, we shall certainly be of the grateful ones.

007.190 Y: But when He giveth them a goodly child, they ascribe to others a share in the gift they have received: but Allah is Exalted high above the partners they ascribe to Him.

P: But when He gave unto them aright, they ascribed unto Him partners in respect of that which He had given them. High is He Exalted above all that they associate (with Him).

S: But when He gives them a good one, they set up with Him associates in what He has given them; but high is Allah above what they associate (with Him).

007.191 Y: Do they indeed ascribe to Him as partners things that can create nothing, but are themselves created?

P: Attribute they as partners to Allah those who created naught, but are themselves created,

S: What! they associate (with Him) that which does not create any thing, while they are themselves created!

007.192 Y: No aid can they give them, nor can they aid themselves!

P: And cannot give them help, nor can they help themselves?

S: And they have no power to give them help, nor can they help themselves.

007.193 Y: If ye call them to guidance, they will not obey: For you it is the same whether ye call them or ye hold your peace!

P: And if ye call them to the Guidance, they follow you not. Whether ye call them or are silent is all one for you.

S: And if you invite them to guidance, they will not follow you; it is the same to you whether you invite them or you are silent.

007.194 Y: Verily those whom ye call upon besides Allah are servants like unto you: Call upon them, and let them listen to your prayer, if ye are (indeed) truthful!

P: Lo! those on whom ye call beside Allah are slaves like unto you. Call on them now, and let them answer you, if ye are truthful!

S: Surely those whom you call on besides Allah are in a state of subjugation like yourselves; therefore call on them, then let them answer you if you are truthful.

007.195 Y: Have they feet to walk with? Or hands to lay hold with? Or eyes to see with? Or ears to hear with? Say: "Call your 'god-partners', scheme (your worst) against me, and give me no respite!"

P: Have they feet wherewith they walk, or have they hands wherewith they hold, or have they eyes wherewith they see, or have they ears wherewith they hear? Say: Call upon your (so-called) partners (of Allah), and then contrive against me, spare me not!

S: Have they feet with which they walk, or have they hands with which they hold, or have they eyes with which they see, or have they ears with which they hear? Say: Call your associates, then make a struggle (to prevail) against me and give me no respite.

007.196 Y: "For my Protector is Allah, Who revealed the Book (from time to time), and He will choose and befriend the righteous."

P: Lo! my Protecting Friend is Allah Who revealeth the Scripture. He befriendeth the righteous.

S: Surely my guardian is Allah, Who revealed the Book, and He befriends the good.

007.197 Y: "But those ye call upon besides Him, are unable to help you, and indeed to help themselves."

P: They on whom ye call beside Him have no power to help you, nor can they help you, nor can they help themselves.

S: And those whom you call upon besides Him are not able to help you, nor can they help themselves.

007.198 Y: If thou callest them to guidance, they hear not. Thou wilt see them looking at thee, but they see not.

P: And if ye (Muslims) call them to the guidance they hear not; and thou (Muhammad) seest them looking toward thee, but they see not.

S: And if you invite them to guidance, they do not hear; and you see them looking towards you, yet they do not see.

007.199 Y: Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; But turn away from the ignorant.

P: Keep to forgiveness (O Muhammad), and enjoin kindness, and turn away from the ignorant.

S: Take to forgiveness and enjoin good and turn aside from the ignorant.

007.200 Y: If a suggestion from Satan assail thy (mind), seek refuge with Allah; for He heareth and knoweth (all things).

P: And if a slander from the devil wound thee, then seek refuge in Allah. Lo! He is Hearer, Knower.

S: And if a false imputation from the Shaitan afflict you, seek refuge in Allah; surely He is Hearing, Knowing.

007.201 Y: Those who fear Allah, when a thought of evil from Satan assaults them, bring Allah to remembrance, when lo! they see (aright)!

P: Lo! those who ward off (evil), when a glamour from the devil troubleth them, they do but remember (Allah's Guidance) and behold them seers!

S: Surely those who guard (against evil), when a visitation from the Shaitan afflicts them they become mindful, then lo! they see.

007.202 Y: But their brethren (the evil ones) plunge them deeper into error, and never relax (their efforts).

P: Their brethren plunge them further into error and cease not.

S: And their brethren increase them in error, then they cease not.

007.203 Y: If thou bring them not a revelation, they say: "Why hast thou not got it together?" Say: "I but follow what is revealed to me from my Lord: this is (nothing but) lights from your Lord, and Guidance, and mercy, for any who have faith."

P: And when thou bringest not a verse for them they say: Why hast thou not chosen it? Say: I follow only that which is inspired in me from my Lord. This (Qur'an) is insight from your Lord, and a guidance and a mercy for a people that believe.

S: And when you bring them not a revelation they say: Why do you not forge it? Say: I only follow what is revealed to me from my Lord; these are clear proofs from your Lord and a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe.

007.204 Y: When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that ye may receive Mercy.

P: And when the Qur'an is recited, give ear to it and pay heed, that ye may obtain mercy.

S: And when the Quran is recited, then listen to it and remain silent, that mercy may be shown to you.

007.205 Y: And do thou (O reader!) Bring thy Lord to remembrance in thy (very) soul, with humility and in reverence, without loudness in words, in the mornings and evenings; and be not thou of those who are unheedful.

P: And do thou (O Muhammad) remember thy Lord within thyself humbly and with awe, below thy breath, at morn and evening. And be not thou of the neglectful.

S: And remember your Lord within yourself humbly and fearing and in a voice not loud in the morning and the evening and be not of the heedless ones.

007.206 Y: Those who are near to thy Lord, disdain not to do Him worship: They celebrate His praises, and prostrate before Him.

P: Lo! those who are with thy Lord are not too proud to do Him service, but they praise Him and prostrate before Him.

S: Surely those who are with your Lord are not too proud to serve Him, and they declare His glory and prostrate in humility before Him.

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