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Al-Jumu'ah
(62:1) All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth extols the
glory of Allah, the Sovereign, the Holy, the All- Mighty, the All-Wise.1
glory of Allah, the Sovereign, the Holy, the All- Mighty, the All-Wise.1
(62:2) He it is Who has sent to the gentiles a Messenger from among themselves,2
one who rehearses to them His verses, purifies their lives, and imparts to them
the Book and the Wisdom3 although before that they were in utter
error;4
one who rehearses to them His verses, purifies their lives, and imparts to them
the Book and the Wisdom3 although before that they were in utter
error;4
(62:3) and (He has also) sent him to those others who have not yet joined
them.5 He is the Most Mighty, the Most Wise.6
them.5 He is the Most Mighty, the Most Wise.6
(62:4) Such is Allah's favour: He bestows it on whomsoever He pleases. Allah
is the Lord of abounding favour.
is the Lord of abounding favour.
(62:5) The parable of those who were charged with the Torah and then they
failed to live up to it7 is that of a donkey8 laden with
books. Even more evil is the parable of the people who gave the lie to the Signs
of Allah.9 Allah does not direct such wrong-doers to the Right Way.
failed to live up to it7 is that of a donkey8 laden with
books. Even more evil is the parable of the people who gave the lie to the Signs
of Allah.9 Allah does not direct such wrong-doers to the Right Way.
(62:6) Tell them: “O you who have become Judaised,0 if you arrogantly
fancy that you are Allah's favourites1 to the exclusion of all people,
then wish for death, if you are truthful in your claim.”2
fancy that you are Allah's favourites1 to the exclusion of all people,
then wish for death, if you are truthful in your claim.”2
(62:7) But they shall never wish for death because of the (evil) deeds they
have committed.3 Allah is well aware of these evil-doers.
have committed.3 Allah is well aware of these evil-doers.
(62:8) Tell them: “The death from which you flee will certainly overtake
you. Then you will be returned to Him Who fully knows what is hidden and what
is manifest. Thereupon He will let you know all that you used to do.”
you. Then you will be returned to Him Who fully knows what is hidden and what
is manifest. Thereupon He will let you know all that you used to do.”
(62:9) Believers, when the call for Prayer is made on Friday,4
hasten to the remembrance of Allah and give up all trading.5 That
is better for you, if you only knew.
hasten to the remembrance of Allah and give up all trading.5 That
is better for you, if you only knew.
(62:10) But when the Prayer is ended, disperse in the land and seek Allah's
Bounty,6 and remember Allah much7 so that you may prosper.8
Bounty,6 and remember Allah much7 so that you may prosper.8
(62:11) Yet no sooner than they saw some trading or amusement, they flocked
to it and left you standing by yourself.9 Tell them: “That which
is with Allah is far better than amusement and trading.0 Allah is
the Best Provider of sustenance.”1
to it and left you standing by yourself.9 Tell them: “That which
is with Allah is far better than amusement and trading.0 Allah is
the Best Provider of sustenance.”1