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37 - The Rangers
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.


1	By those who range themselves in ranks,

2	Those who so are strong in repelling (evil),

3	Those who thus proclaim the Message (of Allah.!

4	Verily, verily, your God is One!-

5	Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!

6	We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars,-

7	(For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious Satans,

8	(So) they should not listen their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly and they are cast away from every side,

9	Repulsed, and for them is a perpetual chastisement,

10	Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.

11	Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!

12	Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,

13	And, when they are admonished, pay no heed,-

14	And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,

15	And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!

16	"What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)?

17	"And also our fathers of old?"

18	Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."

19	Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!

20	They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"

21	(A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"

22	"Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong-doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped-

23	"Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!

24	"But stop them, for they must be asked:

25	" 'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?' "

26	Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);

27	And they will turn to one another, and question one another.

28	They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand!"

29	They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!

30	"Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!

31	"So now has been proved true, against us, the Word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).

32	"We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."

33	Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Chastisement.

34	Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.

35	For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with pride,

36	And say: "What! Shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"

37	Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).

38	Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Chastisement;-

39	And you are requited naught save what ye did.

40	But the chosen Servants of Allah,-

41	For them is a Sustenance determined,

42	Fruits; and they (shall enjoy) honor and dignity,

43	In Gardens of Delight,

44	Facing each other on raised couches:

45	Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear-flowing fountain,

46	Crystal-white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),

47	Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

48	And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).

49	As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.

50	Then they will turn to one another and question one another.

51	One of them will say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),

52	"Who used to say: "Do you really believe?"

53	" 'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?' "

54	He said: "Would ye like to look down?"

55	He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

56	He said: "By Allah! Thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!

57	"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!

58	"Is it (the case) that we shall not die,

59	"Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"

60	Verily this is the supreme triumph!

61	For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.

62	Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqüm?

63	For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong-doers.

64	For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-Fire:

65	The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of devils:

66	Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

67	Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.

68	Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.

69	Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;

70	So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!

71	And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray;-

72	But We sent aforetime, among them, warners;-

73	Then see what was the end of those who were warned,-

74	Except the chosen Servants of Allah.

75	(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.

76	And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,

77	And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);

78	And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:

79	"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"

80	Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.

81	For he was one of Our believing Servants.

82	Then the rest We overwhelmed in the Flood.

83	Verily from his party was Abraham.

84	Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.

85	Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?

86	"Is it a falsehood- gods other than Allah. that ye desire?

87	"Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"

88	Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.

89	And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"

90	So they turned away from him, and departed.

91	Then did he turn to their gods and said, "Will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)? ...

92	"What is the matter with you that ye speak not?"

93	Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.

94	Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, to him.

95	He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?

96	"But Allah has created you and your handwork!"

97	They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"

98	(This failing), they then plotted against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!

99	He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!

100	"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"

101	So We gave him the good news of a forbearing son.

102	Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills, one of the steadfast!"

103	So when they had both submitted (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),

104	We called out to him "O Abraham! ...

105	"Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

106	For this was a clear trial-

107	And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:

108	And We left for him among generations (to come) in later times:

109	"Peace and salutation to Abraham!"

110	Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

111	For he was one of Our believing Servants.

112	And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet,- one of the Righteous.

113	We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to themselves.

114	Again (of old) We bestowed Our favor on Moses and Aaron,

115	And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great distress;

116	And We helped them, so they were victorious;

117	And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;

118	And We guided them to the Straight Way.

119	And We left for them among generations (to come) in later times:

120	"Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"

121	Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

122	For they were two of Our believing Servants.

123	So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).

124	Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?

125	"Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators,-

126	"Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"

127	But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment),-

128	Except the chosen Servants of Allah (among them).

129	And We left for him among generations (to come) in later times:

130	"Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"

131	Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

132	For he was one of Our believing Servants.

133	So also was Lüt among those sent (by Us).

134	Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all

135	Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:

136	Then We destroyed the rest.

137	Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day-

138	And by night: will ye not understand?

139	So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).

140	When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,

141	He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was of the rebutted:

142	Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.

143	Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,

144	He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.

145	But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,

146	And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.

147	And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.

148	And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.

149	Now ask them their opinion: is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons?-

150	Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?

151	Behold they say out of their own invention,

152	"Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!

153	Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?

154	What is the matter with you? How judge ye?

155	Will ye not then receive admonition?

156	Or have ye an authority manifest?

157	Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!

158	And they have invented a kinship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they will be brought before Him.

159	Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!

160	Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, the chosen ones.

161	For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship-

162	Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,

163	Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!

164	(Those angles): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;

165	"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);

166	"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"

167	And there were those who said,

168	"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,

169	"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"

170	But (now that the Quran has come), they reject it: but soon will they know!

171	Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to Our Servants sent (by Us),

172	That they would certainly be assisted,

173	And that Our forces,- they surely must conquer.

174	So turn thou away from them for a little while,

175	And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!

176	Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on Our Punishment?

177	But when it descends upon their courtyard before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!

178	So turn thou away from them for a little while,

179	And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!

180	Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honor and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!

181	And Peace on the messengers!

182	And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.


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