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SURAH-37

AS-SAFFAT

This Surah derives its title from a word in its verse 1. It belongs to the middle group of the Makkan Surahs and may be early among them.

The reference in first three verses is to the angles as is made clear in verses 164-166. The main contents of this Surah are:

Your God is One. He is Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them (verses 4-5).

Satans have been debarred from listening to the exalted assembly (of angels) and if anyone of them tries to snatch a news, there pursues him a piercing flame. According to a tradition, this happened at the time of the coming of the Prophet. (verses 7-10)

Those who mock the portents of Allah and say how they will be raised to life when they are dead and have become dust and bones, they must know that resurrection of the dead and Day of Judgement are sure.

Scenes from the Day of Judgement are presented showing dialogue between the followers and their beguilers, conversation between the residents of Paradise, etc.

Description of Paradise and description of Hell are given.

Brief story of Noah is told. (verses 75-82)

Lengthy story of Abraham (verses 83-113) describes how he argued with his idolater nation, how he broke their idols and how he escaped punishment of burning awarded to him by his people. Verses 101-108 show sacrifice by him of his son Ismael.

Brief stories of Moses, Aaron, Ilyas, and Lot are given (verses 114-136).

Story of Jonah in a little detail is related (verses 139-148).

All the above stories of the Prophets related with the purpose to persuade the Makkan pagans to believe in Muhammad (PBUH), otherwise they would meet the same fate which the previous nations had met who rejected the message of their Prophets.

In the last few verses, the disbelievers are plainly warned that the Prophet and his followers would be victorious against them in their very courtyards.

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Lesson-266 : Lord is One In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the

Most Merciful. 1. I swear by those (angels) ranged in ranks.

2. And those who drive away (the demons) with reproof. 3. And those who read the reminder.

4. Lo, your God is surely One.

5. The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and Lord of the Easts (the places of sun’s risings)

6. Verily, We have adorned the near (or the worldly) heaven with the adornment of stars. 7. And have guarded it against every rebellious devil. 8. They cannot listen to (the talk of) exalted assembly of angels as they are pelted from every side.

9. Outcast, and for them is perpetual torment.

10. Except such who snatches (some information) by stealing, and there pursues him a piercing flame.

11. Then ask them (O Muhammad): Are they difficult in creation or those (like heavens, earth, sun, moon, stars, etc.) whom We have created? Verily, We have created them of a sticky clay.

12. Nay, you (O Muhammad) wonder while they ridicule. 13. And when they are reminded, they do not heed. 14. And when they see a sign, they mock at it.

15. And they say: This is nothing but a clear magic.

16. When we are dead and we become dust and bones, will we then be raised to life again? 17. And also our forefathers?

18. Say (O Muhammad): Yes: and you will be then humiliated.

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19. There will be just one Shout and, behold, they will be staring. 20. And they will say: Woe for us! This is the Day of Recompense. 21. It will be said: This is the Day of Judgment which you used to deny. 22. (The angels will be commanded): Gather all the wrong doers with their companions and those whom they used to worship.

23. Instead of Allah. Then lead them to the path of Hell. 24. But stop them, for they must be questioned.

25. What has happened to you that you are not helping each other? 26. Nay, but that Day they shall surrender completely. 27. And some of them will turn to others questioning one another.

28. They will say: Verily, it was you who used to come to us from the right hand (to force us to disbelief).

29. They will reply: Nay you yourselves were not believers. 30. We had no authority over you, but you yourselves were rebellious people.

31. So the Word of our Lord has been justified against us. Verily, we are about to taste the doom. 32. We led you astray as we ourselves were astray.

33. Therefore, that Day, they will be sharers in the doom.

34. This is how We deal with the guilty.

35. Verily, when it was said to them: There is no God save Allah, they used to be arrogant.

36. And they say: Shall we forsake our gods for a mad poet.

37. Nay, but he has brought the Truth, and he has confirmed the messengers (who were sent before him). 38. Surely, now you are going to taste the painful doom.

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39. You are requited nothing except what you used to do. Lesson-267 : Inmates of Paradise 40. Save the faithful slaves of Allah.

41. For them there is a known provision.

42. Fruits. And they will be honoured.

43. In the Paradise of Delight.

44. On couches facing one another.

45. Cup filled from a fountain of pure wine will be circulated for them.

46. White, delicious for the drinkers.

47. In it there is no headache (or disease) nor they will become drunk (intoxicated). 48. And with them will be virgins of modest gaze and beautiful eyes. 49. Delicate and pure as if they were hidden eggs.

50. Then some of them will be turning their faces to others asking questions.

51. A speaker from among them will say: Verily, I had a companion. 52. Who used to say: Are you really of those who affirm. 53. That when we die and we become dust and bones, shall we be (raised up and) brought to judgment?

54. He (the speaker) will say: Would you look down (to see him)? 55. Then he himself would look and see him in the depth of Hell. 56. He will say: By Allah! You had almost ruined me. 57. Had it not been for the favour of my Lord, I too had been one of those brought forth (for doom). 58. Are we then not to die.

59. Except our former death? And are we not to be punished?

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60. Truly, this is the supreme triumph.

61. For the like of this, let the workers work.

62. Is this better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum? 63. Truly, We have made it a trial for the wrongdoers. 64. Verily, it is a tree that grows in the bottom of Hell-Fire. 65. Its fruit bunches are like the heads of devils.

66. So they verily shall eat thereof and they shall fill their bellies therewith. 67. Then upon (eating) it, they will be given a drink of boiling water. 68. And afterward, their return will be surely to the fire of Hell. 69. Verily, they found their fathers astray.

70. So they made haste to follow their footsteps.

71. And indeed most of the earlier people went astray before them. 72. And indeed We sent among them warners.

73. Then see what was the end of those who were warned. 74. Except the faithful slaves of Allah.

75. And indeed Noah prayed to Us, and We are the Best of those who answer (the prayer). 76. And We saved him and his family from the great distress. 77. And We made his progeny the survivers.

78. And We left for him good remembrance in the later generations. 79. Peace be on Noah among the peoples of the World.

80. Thus do We reward the good.

81. Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

82. Then We drowned the others.

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Lesson-268 : Abraham offers his son for sacrifice 83. Verily, of those who followed him (Noah) was Abraham.

84. When he came to his Lord with a whole heart.

85. When he asked his father and his people: What is that which you worship? 86. Is it falsehood that you seek as gods besides Allah? 87. What do you think about the Lord of the Worlds? 88. Then he cast a glance at the stars.

89. And said: Perhaps I am feeling sick.

90. So they turned their backs and left him.

91. Then he turned to their gods and said: Why don’t you eat?

92. What happened to you that you do not speak?

93. Then he fell upon them, striking with his right hand. 94. And they (the people) came towards him, hastening. 95. He said: Why do you worship that which you yourselves carve? 96. When Allah has created you and that which you make. 97. They said: Build for him a building (i.e. furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire.

98. So they designed a plot against him, but We made them the meanest (or the lowest) ones. 99. And he said: Verily, I am going to my Lord Who will surely guide me. 100. O my Lord! Grant me a righteous child.

101. So We gave him the good news of a forbearing son. 102. And when he (his son Ismael) reached the age to walk (or work) with him, Abraham said to him: O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am sacrificing you. So look what is your view? He

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(Ismael) said: O my father! Do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the patient.

103. Then, when they had both submitted (to Allah’s command), and Abraham had flung him (his son) down upon his forehead (for slaughtering). 104. We called to him: O Abraham!

105. You have indeed fulfilled the vision. Thus do We reward the good. 106. Lo! That was indeed a clear test.

107. And We ransomed him (his son) with a great sacrifice. 108. And We left for him good remembrance in the later generations. 109. Peace be on Abraham.

110. Thus do We reward the good.

111. Lo! He was one of Our believing slaves.

112. And We gave him good news of Isaac, a prophet of the righteous. 113. And We blessed him and Isaac. And of their progeny are some who are good-doers, and some who clearly wrong themselves.

114. And We verily bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron. 115. And saved them and their people from the great distress. 116. And helped them, so they were victorious. 117. And We gave them the clear Scripture.

118. And guided them to the right path.

119. And We left for them good remembrance in the later generations. 120. Peace be on Moses and Aaron.

121. Thus do We reward the good.

122. Lo! They were of Our believing slaves.

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123. And surely, Elias was one of the messengers. 124. When he said to his people: Will you not fear Allah? 125. Will you call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators. 126. Allah, your Lord and Lord of your forefathers. 127. But they denied him, so they would certainly be produced for punishment. 128. Except the faithful slaves of Allah.

129. And We left for him good report in the later generations. 130. Peace be on Elias!

131. Lo! Thus do We reward the good.

132. Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves. Lesson-269 : Lot, Jonah 133. And verily, Lot was surely one of the messengers. 134. When We saved him and all members of his family. 135. Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who stayed behind. 136. Then We destroyed the others.

137. And you verily pass by (the ruined towns of ) them by morning. 138. And by night. Have you then no sense?

139. And verily, Jonah was certainly one of the messengers. 140. When he fled into the laden ship.

141. And then drew lots, and he was of those who lost. 142. Then a fish swallowed him while he was blameworthy. 143. And if he had not been of those who glorify Allah. 144. He would have certainly tarried (or stayed) in its belly till the Day (of Resurrection) when the people would be raised. 145. Then We cast him on a desolate shore while he was sick.

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146. And We caused a gourd plant to grow over him. 147. And We sent him to a hundred thousand people or more. 148. And they believed, so We gave them to enjoy life for a while.

149. Now ask them (O Muhammad): Has your Lord daughters while they have sons? 150. Or We created the angels females while they were witness? 151. Behold! It is of their falsehood that they say. 152. Allah has (begotten) children. Verily, they are liars. 153. Has He chosen daughters rather than sons? 154. What is the matter with you? How do you judge? 155. Will you not then reflect?

156. Or have you a clear warrant?

157. So produce your book (or warrant) if you are truthful. 158. And they have invented kinship between Him and the Jinn, while the jinn know that they will be brought before (Him).

159. Glorified be Allah from that which they attribute. 160. Except faithful slaves of Allah.

161. Then you and that which you worship.

162. You cannot excite any one against Him.

163. Except him who is (destined) to burn in Hell. 164. There is not one of us (say the angels) but has his known place. 165. And verily, we stand in rows (for service of Allah). 166. And verily, we are surely ones who hymn His praise. 167. And indeed they (the disbelievers) used to say. 168. If we had received a Reminder (Scripture) as the previous people had received.

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169. We certainly would have been the faithful slaves of Allah. 170. But (now that the Quran has come) they disbelieve therein, so they will soon come to know (the consequence of it). 171. And Verily, Our word (or promise) has already gone forth regarding Our slaves sent as messengers. 172. That they would be certainly helped.

173. And that Our hosts, they would surely be the victors. 174. So turn away from them (O Muhammad) for a while. 175. And watch them as they shall soon see (the punishment). 176. Do they seek to hurry on Our punishment. 177. But when it will descend into the courtyard of them, terrible will be the morning for those who have been warned. 178. And turn away from them (O Muhammad) for a while. 179. And watch as they shall soon see (the consequences). 180. Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour (and Power), from that which they attribute (to Him). 181. And peace be to the messengers who were sent (to warn). 182. And praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds!

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