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though they be of kin, after it is clear to them that they are companions of the Fire.
009.114 And Abraham prayed for his father's forgiveness only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it
became clear to him that he was an enemy to God, he dissociated himself from him: for Abraham was most
tender-hearted, forbearing.
009.115 And God will not mislead a people after He hath guided them, in order that He may make clear to them what
to fear (and avoid)- for God hath knowledge of all things.
009.116 Unto God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He giveth life and He taketh it. Except for Him
ye have no protector nor helper.
009.117 God turned with favour to the Prophet, the Muhajirs, and the Ansar,- who followed him in a time of distress,
after that the hearts of a part of them had nearly swerved (from duty); but He turned to them (also): for He is unto them
Most Kind, Most Merciful.
009.118 (He turned in mercy also) to the three who were left behind; (they felt guilty) to such a degree that the earth
seemed constrained to them, for all its spaciousness, and their (very) souls seemed straitened to them,- and they
perceived that there is no fleeing from God (and no refuge) but to Himself. Then He turned to them, that they might
repent: for God is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.
009.119 O ye who believe! Fear God and be with those who are true (in word and deed).
009.120 It was not fitting for the people of Medina and the Bedouin Arabs of the neighbourhood, to refuse to follow
God's Apostle, nor to prefer their own lives to his: because nothing could they suffer or do, but was reckoned to their
credit as a deed of righteousness,- whether they suffered thirst, or fatigue, or hunger, in the cause of God, or trod paths
to raise the ire of the Unbelievers, or received any injury whatever from an enemy: for God suffereth not the reward
to be lost of those who do good;-
009.121 Nor could they spend anything (for the cause) - small or great- nor cut across a valley, but the deed is
inscribed to their credit: that God may requite their deed with the best (possible reward).
009.122 Nor should the Believers all go forth together: if a contingent from every expedition remained behind, they
could devote themselves to studies in religion, and admonish the people when they return to them,- that thus they (may
learn) to guard themselves (against evil).
009.123 O ye who believe! fight the unbelievers who gird you about, and let them find firmness in you: and know that
God is with those who fear Him.
009.124 Whenever there cometh down a sura, some of them say: "Which of you has had His faith increased by it?" Yea,
those who believe,- their faith is increased and they do rejoice.
009.125 But those in whose hearts is a disease,- it will add doubt to their doubt, and they will die in a state of Unbelief.
009.126 See they not that they are tried every year once or twice? Yet they turn not in repentance, and they take no
heed.
009.127 Whenever there cometh down a Sura, they look at each other, (saying), "Doth anyone see you?" Then they turn
aside: God hath turned their hearts (from the light); for they are a people that understand not.
009.128 Now hath come unto you an Apostle from amongst yourselves: it grieves him that ye should perish: ardently
anxious is he over you: to the Believers is he most kind and merciful.
009.129 But if they turn away, Say: "God sufficeth me: there is no god but He: On Him is my trust,- He the Lord of
the Throne (of Glory) Supreme!"
JONAH, CHAPTER NO. 010
010.001 A.L.R. These are the ayats of the Book of Wisdom.
010.002 Is it a matter of wonderment to men that We have sent Our inspiration to a man from among themselves?- that
he should warn mankind (of their danger), and give the good news to the Believers that they have before their Lord the
lofty rank of truth. (But) say the Unbelievers: "This is indeed an evident sorcerer!"
010.003 Verily your Lord is God, who created the heavens and the earth in six days, and is firmly established on the
throne (of authority), regulating and governing all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except after His leave
(hath been obtained). This is God your Lord; Him therefore serve ye: will ye not receive admonition?
010.004 To Him will be your return- of all of you. The promise of God is true and sure. It is He Who beginneth the