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THE CONGREGATION, FRIDAY, CHAPTER NO. 062
062.001 Whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare the Praises and Glory of God,- the Sovereign, the Holy
One, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
062.002 It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered an apostle 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;-
062.003 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.
062.004 Such is the Bounty of God, which He bestows on whom He will: and God is the Lord of the highest bounty.
062.005 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 God: and God guides not people who do wrong.
062.006 Say: "O ye that stand on Judaism! If ye think that ye are friends to God, to the exclusion of (other) men, then
express your desire for Death, if ye are truthful!"
062.007 But never will they express their desire (for Death), because of the (deeds) their hands have sent on before
them! and God knows well those that do wrong!
062.008 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!"
062.009 O ye who believe! When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly
to the Remembrance of God, and leave off business (and traffic): That is best for you if ye but knew!
062.010 And when the Prayer is finished, then may ye disperse through the land, and seek of the Bounty of God: and
celebrate the Praises of God often (and without stint): that ye may prosper.
062.011 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 God is better than any amusement or bargain! and God is the Best to provide
(for all needs)."
THE HYPOCRITES, CHAPTER NO. 063
063.001 When the Hypocrites come to thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou art indeed the Apostle of God." Yea,
God knoweth that thou art indeed His Apostle, and God beareth witness that the Hypocrites are indeed liars.
063.002 They have made their oaths a screen (for their misdeeds): thus they obstruct (men) from the Path of God:
truly evil are their deeds.
063.003 That is because they believed, then they rejected Faith: So a seal was set on their hearts: therefore they
understand not.
063.004 When thou lookest at them, their exteriors please thee; and when they speak, thou listenest to their words.
They are as (worthless as hollow) pieces of timber propped up, (unable to stand on their own). They think that every
cry is against them. They are the enemies; so beware of them. The curse of God be on them! How are they deluded
(away from the Truth)!
063.005 And when it is said to them, "Come, the Apostle of God will pray for your forgiveness", they turn aside their
heads, and thou wouldst see them turning away their faces in arrogance.
063.006 It is equal to them whether thou pray for their forgiveness or not. God will not forgive them. Truly God guides
not rebellious transgressors.
063.007 They are the ones who say, "Spend nothing on those who are with God's Apostle, to the end that they may
disperse (and quit Medina)." But to God belong the treasures of the heavens and the earth; but the Hypocrites
understand not.
063.008 They say, "If we return to Medina, surely the more honourable (element) will expel therefrom the meaner."
But honour belongs to God and His Apostle, and to the Believers; but the Hypocrites know not.
063.009 O ye who believe! Let not your riches or your children divert you from the remembrance of God. If any act
thus, the loss is their own.
063.010 and spend something (in charity) out of the substance which We have bestowed on you, before Death should