QURAN
This (The Qur’an) is nothing but a Reminder to all the people of the world. 68:52
This Book (The Qur’an) which We have sent down to you (O Muhammad) is highly blessed, so that they may ponder upon its verses and the men of understanding may learn a lesson from it. 38:29
But as to those who disbelieved, Allah will say: “Were My verses not recited to you? But you showed arrogance and became a people of criminals”. 45:31
QURAN
Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects – you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do. 6:159
But the people have divided their religion into sects between them- to Us they shall all return. 21:93
QURAN
Those who divide their religion into sects and become separate groups, each group rejoicing in its own circle. 30:32
But the people divided their religion among them into sects – each faction, in what it has, rejoicing. 23:53
But leave them in their confused ignorance for a time. 23:54
QURAN
Say: “That (this Quran) is a great news, 38:67
This ( Quran) is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds. 38:87
This (the Quran) is but a Message to all the people of the world, 81:27
Quran Chapters
Chapter 44 : Ad-Dukhān – 59 Verses
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
44:1
Ha-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].
44:2
We swear by the Glorious Book
44:3
By the manifest Book (this Quran) that makes things clear,
Meaning:-
Manifest: clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
44:4
that We revealed this Qur’an in a blessed night (Layla-tul Qadr); for We wanted to forewarn mankind.
Meaning:-
Forewarn: warn in advance
44:5
In that night every matter is decided wisely
44:6
A mercy from your Lord, surely He is the Hearing, the Knowing,
44:7
The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them, mark this, if you are true believers!
44:8
There is no god but Him. He gives life and death. He is your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers.
44:9
Yet they play about in doubt.
44:10
Well! Wait for the Day when the sky will pour down visible smoke.
44:11
Enveloping all mankind; this will be a painful punishment.
44:12
Then the mankind will say: “Our Lord! Remove from us this punishment, surely we have become real believers.”
44:13
But how can the acceptance of Our Message at that time be beneficial to them? A Messenger (Muhammad), who made the things clear, has come to them
44:14
Then they had turned away from him (Messenger Muhammad) and said: “One (Muhammad) taught (by a human being), a madman!”
44:15
Indeed, We will remove the punishment for a little. Indeed, you [disbelievers] will return [to disbelief].
44:16
The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed, We will take retribution.
Meaning:-
Assault: a violent attack
Retribution: the distribution of rewards and punishments in a future life
44:17
Before them We had put the people of Fir’on (Pharaoh) to the same test, when an honorable Messenger [i.e. Musa (Moses) ] came to them,
44:18
[Saying], “Render to me the servants of Allah . Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger,”
44:19
Do not hold yourselves above Allah, surely I have brought to you a clear authority.
44:20
And surely I take refuge with my Lord and your Lord that you should stone me to death:
Meaning:-
refuge:-: shelter, protection, safety, security, asylum.
44:21
“But if you believe me not, then keep away from me and leave me alone.”
44:22
And [finally] he [Musa (Moses)] called to his Lord that these were a criminal people.
44:23
[ Allah said], “Then set out with My servants by night. Indeed, you are to be pursued.
Meaning:-
Pursued: follow, chase.
44:24
And leave the sea in stillness. Indeed, they are an army to be drowned.”
44:25
How many of gardens and springs do they [Fir’aun’s (Pharaoh) people] left.
44:26
And agriculture and grand palaces!
44:27
And means of luxury and comfort which they used to enjoy!
44:28
Thus. And We caused to inherit it another people.
44:29
Neither Heaven nor earth sheds tears for them; nor were they given a respite.
Meaning:-
Respite: rest, break, interval, relaxation.
44:30
We did deliver aforetime the Children of Israel from humiliating Punishment,
44:31
From Fir’aun (Pharaoh). Indeed, he was a haughty one among the transgressors.
Meaning:-
Haughty: proud, self-important, arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Transgressors: a person who is actually breaking the law, offend; sin.
44:32
And We certainly chose them by knowledge over [all] the worlds.
44:33
We showed them signs in which there was a clear trial.
44:34
Indeed, these [disbelievers] are saying,
44:35
“There is nothing beyond our first death, and we shall not be raised again.
44:36
Then bring [back] our forefathers, if you should be truthful.”
44:37
Are these people better than the people of Tubba and those who were before them? We destroyed them all only because they had become criminals.
44:38
It was not for a play that We created the heavens the earth and all that lies between them.
44:39
We have created them to reveal the truth, but most of them do not understand.
44:40
Verily, the Day of Judgement (when Allah will judge between the creatures) is the time appointed for all of them,
44:41
On that Day no one shall be able to protect his friend, nor shall they receive any help
44:42
except those to whom Allah will show His Mercy: for it is He Who is the All-Mighty, the All Merciful.
44:43
Indeed, the tree of zaqqum
Meaning:-
Zaqqum (Arabic): is a tree that “springs out of the bottom of hell-fire” or Jahannam.
44:44
Will be the food of the sinners,
44:45
Like boiling oil, it will boil in the bellies,
44:46
Like the boiling of hot water.
44:47
A voice will be heard: “Seize him and drag him into the depth of the hell,
44:48
“Then pour over his head the Penalty of Boiling Water,
44:49
then the voice will say: “Taste it; you were such a powerful noble!
44:50
This is the punishment which you use to doubt.”
44:51
Surely those who guard (against evil) are in a secure place,
44:52
Within gardens and springs,
44:53
Wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.
Meaning:-
Brocade: usually silk, a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver.
44:54
Thus. And We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes.
44:55
They will call therein for every [kind of] fruit – safe and secure.
44:56
They will not taste death therein except the first death, and He will have protected them from the punishment of Hellfire
44:57
A grace from your Lord; this is the great achievement.
44:58
Certainly, We have made this (Quran) easy in your language, in order that they may remember.
44:59
So watch, [O Muhammad]; indeed, they are watching [for your end].