Quran The Final Testament

Verse of the day“With pain there is gain.”Cooling the Temper, 94:5

The KeyAl-FãtehahBeginSura 1, 7 verses

Chapters

The KeyAl-Fãtehah1 The HeiferAl-Baqarah2 The AmramitesÃli-'Imrãn3 The WomenAl-Nesa'4 The FeastAl-Ma'edah5 The LivestockAl-An'am6 The PurgatoryAl-A'araf7 The Spoils of WarAl-Anfal8 UltimatumBara'ah9 JonahYounus10 HoodHud11 JosephYousuf12 The ThunderAl-Ra'ad13 AbrahamIbrahîm14 The Hijr ValleyAl-Hijr15 The BeeAl-Nahl16 The Children of IsraelBanî Israel17 The CaveAl-Kahf18 MaryMaryam19 T-HTãHã20 The ProphetsAl-Anbyã’21 The PilgrimageAl-Hajj22 The BelieversAl-Mu’minûn23 The LightAl-Noor24 The Statute BookAl-Furqãn25 The PoetsAl-Shu‘arã’26 The AntAl-Naml27 The HistoryAl-Qasas28 The SpiderAl-‘Ankaboot29 The RomansAl-Room30 LuqmaanLuqmãn31 ProstrationAl-Sajdah32 The PartiesAl-Ahzãb33 ShebaSaba’34 InitiatorFãter35 Y-SYãSîn36 The ArrangersAl-Sãffãt37 SSaad38 The ThrongsAl-Zumar39 ForgiverGhãfer40 DetailedFussilat41 ConsultationAl-Shoorã42 The OrnamentsAl-Zukhruf43 The SmokeAl-Dukhãn44 The KneelingAl-Jãtheyah45 The DunesAl-Ahqãf46 MuhammedMuḥammad47 VictoryAl-Fatt-h48 The WallsAl-Hujurãt49 QQãf50 Driver of the WindsAl-Dhãreyãt51 Mount SinaiAl-Toor52 The StarsAl-Najm53 The MoonAl-Qamar54 The GraciousAl-Rahmaan55 The InevitableAl-Waaqe‘ah56 IronAl-Hadeed57 The DebateAl-Mujaadalah58 The ExodusAl-Hashr59 The TestAl-Mumtahanah60 The ColumnAl-Suff61 FridayAl-Jumu‘ah62 The HypocritesAl-Munaafeqoon63 Mutual BlamingAl-Taghaabun64 DivorceAl-Talaaq65 ProhibitionAl-Tahreem66 KingshipAl-Mulk67 The PenAl-Qalam68 IncontestableAl-Haaqqah69 The HeightsAl-Ma‘aarej70 NoahNuh71 JinnsAl-Jinn72 CloakedAl-Muzzammil73 The Hidden SecretAl-Muddath-thir74 ResurrectionAl-Qeyaamah75 The HumanAl-Insaan76 DispatchedAl-Mursalaat77 The EventAl-Naba’78 The SnatchersAl-Naaze‘aat79 He FrownedAbasa80 The RollingAl-Takweer81 The ShatteringAl-Infitaar82 The CheatersAl-Mutaffifeen83 The RuptureAl-Inshiqaaq84 The GalaxiesAl-Burooj85 The Bright StarAl-Taareq86 The Most HighAl-A‘alaa87 OverwhelmingAl-Ghaasheyah88 DawnAl-Fajr89 The TownAl-Balad90 The SunAl-Shams91 The NightAl-Layl92 The ForenoonAl-Duhaa93 Cooling the TemperAl-Sharrhh94 The FigAl-Teen95 The EmbryoAl-‘Alaq96 The DestinyAl-Qadr97 The ProofAl-Bayyinah98 The QuakeAl-Zalzalah99 The GallopersAl-‘Aadeyaat100 The ShockerAl-Qaare‘ah101 HoardingAl-Takaathur102 The AfternoonAl-‘Asr103 The BackbiterAl-Humazah104 The ElephantAl-Feel105 Quraish TribeThe Quraish Tribe106 CharityAl-Maa‘oon107 BountyAl-Kawthar108 The DisbelieversAl-Kaaferoon109 TriumphAl-Nassr110 ThornsAl-Masad111 AbsolutenessAl-Ikhlaas112 DaybreakAl-Falaq113 PeopleAl-Naas114

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Appendices

Introduction One of the Great Miracles1 God's Messenger of the Covenant2 We Made the Quran Easy3 Why Was the Quran Revealed in Arabic?4 Heaven and Hell5 Greatness of God6 Why Were We Created?7 The Myth of Intercession8 Abraham: Original Messenger of Submission9 God's Usage of the Plural Tense10 The Day of Resurrection11 Role of the Prophet Muhammad12 The First Pillar of Submission13 Predestination14 Religious Duties: Gift from God15 Dietary Prohibition16 Death17 Quran is All You Need18 Hadith and Sunna: Satanic Innovations19 Quran: Unlike Any Other Book20 Satan: Fallen Angel21 Jesus22 Chronological Order of Revelation23 Two False Verses Removed from the Quran24 End of the World25 The Three Messengers of Islam26 Who Is Your God?27 Muhammad Wrote God's Revelations With His Own Hand28 The Missing Basmalah29 Polygamy30 Evolution: A Divinely Guided Process31 The Crucial Age of 4032 Why Did God Send a Messenger Now?33 Virginity/Chastity: A Trait of the True Believers34 Drugs & Alcohol35 What Price A Great Nation36 Criminal Justice in Islam37 The Creator's Signature38

Forgiver

Ghãfer

Sura 40 · 85 verses · Revealed 60th

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

40:1

H. M.^*

*40:1 The initials "Hã Mîm" occur in Suras 40-46. The total frequency of occurrence of the letters "Hã" and "Mîm" in the seven suras is 2147, or 19x113 (Appendix 1).

40:2

This revelation of the scripture is from GOD, the Almighty, the Omniscient.

40:3

Forgiver of sins, acceptor of repentance, strict in enforcing retribution, and possessor of all power. There is no other god beside Him. To Him is the ultimate destiny.

40:4

None argues against GOD's revelations except those who disbelieve. Do not be impressed by their apparent success.

40:5

Disbelieving before them were the people of Noah, and many other opponents after them. Every community persecuted their messenger to neutralize him. And they argued with falsehood, to defeat the truth. Consequently, I punished them; how terrible was My retribution!

40:6

Thus, the judgment of your Lord is already stamped upon those who disbelieve, that they are the dwellers of Hell.

Angels Pray for the Believers

40:7

Those who serve the throne and all those around it glorify and praise their Lord, and believe in Him. And they ask forgiveness for those who believe: "Our Lord, Your mercy and Your knowledge encompass all things. Forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and spare them the retribution of Hell.

40:8

"Our Lord, and admit them into the gardens of Eden that You promised for them and for the righteous among their parents, spouses, and children. You are the Almighty, Most Wise.

40:9

"And protect them from falling in sin. Whomever You protect from falling in sin, on that day, has attained mercy from You. This is the greatest triumph."

God ALONE: The Disbelievers Confess

40:10

Those who disbelieve will be told, "GOD's abhorrence towards you is even worse than your own abhorrence towards yourselves. For you were invited to believe, but you chose to disbelieve."

God ALONE: The Disbelievers Suffer Two Deaths

40:11

They will say, "Our Lord, you have put us to death twice,^* and You gave us two lives; now we have confessed our sins. Is there any way out?"

*40:11 The disbelievers go through two deaths, while the righteous believers do not taste death, beyond the death we already experienced (44:56). Please see Appendix 17. The reason for going to Hell is obvious; even those who believe in God associate others with Him (see 39:45).

God ALONE: Note the Reason

40:12

This is because when GOD ALONE was advocated, you disbelieved, but when others were mentioned beside Him, you believed. Therefore, GOD's judgment has been issued; He is the Most High, the Great.

40:13

He is the One who continuously shows you His proofs, and sends down to you from the sky provisions. Only those who totally submit will be able to take heed.

40:14

Therefore, you shall devote your worship absolutely to GOD ALONE, even if the disbelievers dislike it.

40:15

Possessor of the highest ranks, and Ruler of the whole dominion. He sends inspiration, bearing His commands, to whomever He chooses from among His servants, to warn about the Day of Summoning.

40:16

That is the day when everyone will be completely exposed; none of them will hide anything from GOD. To whom belongs all sovereignty on that day? To GOD, the One, the Supreme.

Prepare for the Big Day

40:17

On that day, every soul will be requited for whatever it had earned. There will be no injustice on that day. GOD is most efficient in reckoning.

No Intercession

40:18

Warn them about the imminent day, when the hearts will be terrified, and many will be remorseful. The transgressors will have no friend nor an intercessor to be obeyed.

40:19

He is fully aware of what the eyes cannot see, and everything that the minds conceal.

40:20

GOD judges equitably, while the idols they implore beside Him cannot judge anything. GOD is the One who is the Hearer, the Seer.

40:21

Did they not roam the earth and note the consequences for those before them? They used to be stronger than they, and more productive on earth. But GOD punished them for their sins, and nothing could protect them from GOD.

40:22

That is because their messengers went to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved. Consequently, GOD punished them. He is Mighty, strict in enforcing retribution.

Moses

40:23

We sent Moses with our signs and a profound authority.

40:24

To Pharaoh, Hãmãn, and Qãroon. But they said, "A magician; a liar."

40:25

And when he showed them the truth from us, they said, "Kill the sons of those who believed with him, and spare their daughters." Thus, the scheming of the disbelievers is always wicked.

Moses vs Pharaoh

40:26

Pharaoh said, "Let me kill Moses, and let him implore his Lord. I worry lest he corrupts your religion, or spreads evil throughout the land."

40:27

Moses said, "I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord, from every arrogant one who does not believe in the Day of Reckoning."

God Guides Not the Liars

40:28

A believing man among Pharaoh's people, who was concealing his belief, said, "How can you kill a man just for saying, 'My Lord is GOD,' and he has shown you clear proofs from your Lord? If he is a liar, that is his problem, and if he is truthful, you benefit from his promises. Surely, GOD does not guide any transgressor, liar.

40:29

"O my people, today you have kingship and the upperhand. But who will help us against GOD's judgment, should it come to us?" Pharaoh said, "You are to follow only what I see fit; I will guide you only in the right path."

40:30

The one who believed said, "O my people, I fear for you the same fate as the previous opponents.

40:31

"The opponents of Noah, and 'Ãd, Thamûd, and others who came after them. GOD does not wish any injustice for the people.

40:32

"O my people, I fear for you the Day of Summoning.

40:33

"That is the day when you may wish to turn around and flee. But nothing will protect you then from GOD. Whomever GOD sends astray, nothing can guide him."

Who is the Last Messenger? A Tragic Human Trait

40:34

Joseph had come to you before that with clear revelations, but you continued to doubt his message. Then, when he died you said, "GOD will not send any other messenger after him. (He was the last messenger)!"^*^* GOD thus sends astray those who are transgressors, doubtful.

*40:34 The Jews refused to believe in the Messiah when he came to them, the Christians refused to believe in Muhammad when he came to them, and a majority of today's Muslims believe that Muhammad was the last messenger. On that erroneous basis, they refused to accept God's Messenger of the Covenant. We learn from 3:81-90 and 33:7 that those who fail to accept the Quranic injunction to "believe in and support God's Messenger of the Covenant" are no longer believers. See Appendices 2 & 26. 40:34 It is noteworthy that we find the name "Rashad" in the Arabic text precisely four verses ahead of the injunction against saying "the last messenger," and also four verses after it.

40:35

They argue against GOD's revelations, without any basis. This is a trait that is most abhorred by GOD and by those who believe. GOD thus seals the hearts of every arrogant tyrant.

40:36

Pharaoh said, "O Hãmãn, build for me a high tower, that I may reach out and discover.

40:37

"I want to reach the heaven, and take a look at the god of Moses. I believe he is a liar." Thus were the evil works of Pharaoh adorned in his eyes, and thus was he kept from following (the right) path. Pharaoh's scheming was truly evil.

40:38

The one who believed said, "O my people, follow me, and I will guide you in the right way.

40:39

"O my people, this first life is a temporary illusion, while the Hereafter is the eternal abode."

The Best Deal

40:40

Whoever commits a sin is requited for just that, and whoever works righteousness—male or female—while believing, these will enter Paradise wherein they receive provisions without any limits.

The Believing Egyptian Debates With His People

40:41

"O my people, while I invite you to be saved, you invite me to the hellfire.

40:42

"You invite me to be unappreciative of GOD, and to set up beside Him idols that I do not recognize. I am inviting you to the Almighty, the Forgiver.

40:43

"There is no doubt that what you invite me to do has no basis in this world, nor in the Hereafter, that our ultimate return is to GOD, and that the transgressors have incurred the hellfire.

40:44

"Some day you will remember what I am telling you now. I leave the judgment of this matter to GOD; GOD is the Seer of all the people."

40:45

GOD then protected him from their evil schemes, while the people of Pharaoh have incurred the worst retribution.

While in the Grave: A Continuous Nightmare

40:46

The Hell will be shown to them day and night, and on the Day of Resurrection: "Admit Pharaoh's people into the worst retribution."

40:47

As they argue in Hell, the followers will say to their leaders, "We used to be your followers, can you spare us any part of this Hell?"

40:48

The leaders will say, "We are all in this together. GOD has judged among the people."

Too Late

40:49

Those in the hellfire will say to the guardians of Hell, "Call upon your Lord to reduce the retribution for us, for even one day."

40:50

They will say, "Did you not receive your messengers who delivered to you clear messages?" They will reply, "Yes we did." They will say, "Then implore (as much as you wish); the imploring of the disbelievers is always in vain."

Guaranteed Victory; Here and Forever

40:51

Most assuredly, we will give victory to our messengers and to those who believe, both in this world and on the day the witnesses are summoned.

40:52

On that day, the apologies of the disbelievers will not benefit them. They have incurred condemnation; they have incurred the worst destiny.

Learn From History

40:53

We have given Moses the guidance, and made the Children of Israel inherit the scripture.

40:54

(Their history) is a lesson and a reminder for those who possess intelligence.

40:55

Therefore, be patient, for GOD's promise is true, and ask forgiveness for your sin, and glorify and praise your Lord night and day.

40:56

Surely, those who argue against GOD's revelations without proof are exposing the arrogance that is hidden inside their chests, and they are not even aware of it. Therefore, seek refuge in GOD; He is the Hearer, the Seer.

Awesome Construction of the Universe

40:57

The creation of the heavens and the earth is even more awesome than the creation of the human being, but most people do not know.

40:58

Not equal are the blind and the seer. Nor are those who believe and work righteousness equal to the sinners. Rarely do you take heed.

40:59

Most certainly, the Hour (Day of Judgment) is coming, no doubt about it, but most people do not believe.

Supplication: A Form of Worship

40:60

Your Lord says, "Implore Me, and I will respond to you. Surely, those who are too arrogant to worship Me will enter Gehenna, forcibly."

*40:60 Supplication, imploring God for anything, even material luxuries, is a form of worship. Hence the commandment to implore God whenever we have any need. An atheist will never implore God for anything.

40:61

GOD is the One who designed the night so you can rest in it, and the day lighted. GOD bestows many blessings upon the people, but most people are not thankful.

40:62

Such is GOD your Lord, the Creator of all things. There is no god except He. How could you deviate?

40:63

Deviating are those who disregard GOD's revelations.

40:64

GOD is the One who rendered the earth habitable for you, and the sky a formidable structure, and He designed you, and designed you well. He is the One who provides you with good provisions.^* Such is GOD your Lord; Most Exalted is GOD, Lord of the universe.

*40:64 See Footnotes 15:20, 20:54, 25:2, and 35:12-13.

40:65

He is the Living; there is no god except He. You shall worship Him alone, devoting your religion absolutely to Him alone. Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe.

Before God's Blessings Upon Him, Muhammad Used to Worship Idols

40:66

Say, "I have been enjoined from worshiping the idols you worship beside GOD, when the clear revelations came to me from my Lord. I was commanded to submit to the Lord of the universe."^*

*40:66 The Arabic word "Nahaa" used in this verse indicates the stopping of something that was going on. See for example the same word in 4:171. See also 93:7.

40:67

He is the One who created you from dust, and subsequently from a tiny drop, then from a hanging embryo, then He brings you out as a child, then He lets you reach maturity, then you become old—some of you die earlier. You attain a predetermined age, that you may understand.

40:68

He is the only One who controls life and death. To have anything done, He simply says to it, "Be," and it is.

40:69

Have you noted those who argue against GOD's proofs, and how they have deviated?

40:70

They are the ones who have disbelieved in the scripture, and in the messages we have sent with our messengers. Therefore, they will surely find out.

40:71

The shackles will be around their necks, and the chains will be used to drag them.

40:72

In the Inferno,^* then in the Fire, they will burn.

*40:72 Those who did not prepare themselves will suffer tremendously in the presence of God, on the Day of Judgment. They cannot stand the closeness to God due to lack of sufficient growth and development of their souls. I am using "Inferno" to describe this particular situation (55:44). Preparation of the soul is accomplished by the rites decreed by God, such as the Contact Prayer.

40:73

They will be asked, "Where are the idols you used to worship,

They Worshiped Nothing

40:74

"beside GOD?" They will say, "They have abandoned us. In fact, when we worshiped them, we were worshiping nothing." Thus does GOD send the disbelievers astray.

40:75

This is because you used to rejoice in false doctrines, on earth, and you used to promote them.

40:76

Enter the gates of Gehenna, wherein you abide forever. What a miserable destiny for the arrogant ones.

40:77

You shall be patient, for GOD's promise is truth. Whether we show you some of (the retribution) we have promised for them, or terminate your life before that, they will be returned to us.

God's Authorization for the Quran's Mathematical Miracle

40:78

We have sent messengers before you—some of them we mentioned to you, and some we did not mention to you. No messenger can produce any miracle without GOD's authorization.^* Once GOD's judgment is issued, the truth dominates, and the falsifiers are exposed and humiliated.

*40:78 We learn from 17:45-46, 18:57, and 56:79 that the unbelievers have no access to the Quran; only the believers and the sincere seekers are permitted by God to understand it. The Quran's mathematical code, "One of the great miracles" (74:30-35), was authorized by God, and revealed through His Messenger of the Covenant (Appendix 2).

40:79

GOD is the One who created the livestock for you; some you ride, and some you eat.

40:80

They also provide you with additional benefits that satisfy many of your needs. On them, as well as on the ships, you are carried.

40:81

He thus shows you His proofs. Which of GOD's proofs can you deny?

40:82

Have they not roamed the earth and noted the consequences for those who preceded them? They used to be greater in number, greater in power, and possessed a greater legacy on earth. Yet, all their achievements did not help them in the least.

40:83

When their messengers went to them with clear proofs, they rejoiced in the knowledge they had inherited, and the very things they ridiculed were the cause of their fall.

God ALONE

40:84

Subsequently, when they saw our retribution they said, "Now we believe in GOD ALONE, and we now disbelieve in the idol worship that we used to practice."

Too Late

40:85

Their belief then could not help them in the least, once they saw our retribution. Such is GOD's system that has been established to deal with His creatures; the disbelievers are always doomed.