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There is no contention between us and you. God will bring us together, and to Him is (our) Final Goal.
042.016 But those who dispute concerning God after He has been accepted,- futile is their dispute in the Sight of their
Lord: on them will be a Penalty terrible.
042.017 It is God Who has sent down the Book in Truth, and the Balance (by which to weigh conduct). And what will
make thee realise that perhaps the Hour is close at hand?
042.018 Only those wish to hasten it who believe not in it: those who believe hold it in awe, and know that it is the
Truth. Behold, verily those that dispute concerning the Hour are far astray.
042.019 Gracious is God to His servants: He gives Sustenance to whom He pleases: and He has power and can carry
out His Will.
042.020 To any that desires the tilth of the Hereafter, We give increase in his tilth, and to any that desires the tilth of
this world, We grant somewhat thereof, but he has no share or lot in the Hereafter.
042.021 What! have they partners (in godhead), who have established for them some religion without the permission
of God? Had it not been for the Decree of Judgment, the matter would have been decided between them (at once). But
verily the Wrong- doers will have a grievous Penalty.
042.022 Thou wilt see the Wrong-doers in fear on account of what they have earned, and (the burden of) that must
(necessarily) fall on them. But those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in the luxuriant meads of the
Gardens: they shall have, before their Lord, all that they wish for. That will indeed be the magnificent Bounty (of God).
042.023 That is (the Bounty) whereof God gives Glad Tidings to His Servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say:
"No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin." And if any one earns any good, We shall give
him an increase of good in respect thereof: for God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (service).
042.024 What! Do they say, "He has forged a falsehood against God"? But if God willed, He could seal up thy heart.
And God blots out Vanity, and proves the Truth by His Words. For He knows well the secrets of all hearts.
042.025 He is the One that accepts repentance from His Servants and forgives sins: and He knows all that ye do.
042.026 And He listens to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, and gives them increase of His Bounty:
but for the Unbelievers their is a terrible Penalty.
042.027 If God were to enlarge the provision for His Servants, they would indeed transgress beyond all bounds through
the earth; but he sends (it) down in due measure as He pleases. For He is with His Servants Well-acquainted, Watchful.
042.028 He is the One that sends down rain (even) after (men) have given up all hope, and scatters His Mercy (far and
wide). And He is the Protector, Worthy of all Praise.
042.029 And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the living creatures that He has scattered
through them: and He has power to gather them together when He wills.
042.030 Whatever misfortune happens to you, is because on the things your hands have wrought, and for many (of
them) He grants forgiveness.
042.031 Nor can ye frustrate (aught), (fleeing) through the earth; nor have ye, besides God, any one to protect or to
help.
042.032 And among His Signs are the ships, smooth-running through the ocean, (tall) as mountains.
042.033 If it be His Will He can still the Wind: then would they become motionless on the back of the (ocean). Verily
in this are Signs for everyone who patiently perseveres and is grateful.
042.034 Or He can cause them to perish because of the (evil) which (the men) have earned; but much doth He forgive.
042.035 But let those know, who dispute about Our Signs, that there is for them no way of escape.
042.036 Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience of this life: but that which is with God is better and more
lasting: (it is) for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord:
042.037 Those who avoid the greater crimes and shameful deeds, and, when they are angry even then forgive;
042.038 Those who hearken to their Lord, and establish regular Prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual
Consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance;
042.039 And those who, when an oppressive wrong is inflicted on them, (are not cowed but) help and defend
themselves.
042.040 The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes
reconciliation, his reward is due from God: for (God) loveth not those who do wrong.