062 : The Congregation
62:1
Whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare the
Praises and Glory of Allah,- the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Exalted in
Might, the Wise.
62:2
It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger from
among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to
instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom,- although they had been, before, in
manifest error;-
62:3
As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them,
who have not already joined them: And He is exalted in Might, Wise.
62:4
Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will:
and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.
62:5
The similitude of those who were charged with the (obligations
of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is
that of a donkey which carries huge tomes (but understands them not). Evil
is the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of Allah: and Allah guides
not people who do wrong.
62:6
Say: "O ye that stand on Judaism! If ye think that ye are
friends to Allah, to the exclusion of (other) men, then express your desire
for Death, if ye are truthful!"
62:7
But never will they express their desire (for Death), because
of the (deeds) their hands have sent on before them! and Allah knows well
those that do wrong!
62:8
Say: "The Death from which ye flee will truly overtake you:
then will ye be sent back to the Knower of things secret and open: and He
will tell you (the truth of) the things that ye did!"
62:9
O ye who believe! When the call is proclaimed to prayer on
Friday (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly to the Remembrance of Allah,
and leave off business (and traffic): That is best for you if ye but knew!
62:10
And when the Prayer is finished, then may ye disperse through
the land, and seek of the Bounty of Allah: and celebrate the Praises of Allah
often (and without stint): that ye may prosper.
62:11
But when they see some bargain or some amusement, they
disperse headlong to it, and leave thee standing. Say: "The (blessing) from
the Presence of Allah is better than any amusement or bargain! and Allah is the
Best to provide (for all needs)."
062 : The Congregation
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