Surah Fussilat






H.M.
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A revelation from the Benevolent, the Merciful;
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a Book whose verses are logically ordered in an Arabic recitation for people who know,
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a herald and a warning: but most of them turn away, not listening.
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And they say, “Our hearts are screened from what you call us to; and in our ears is a film, and between us and you is a veil; so do what you will, for we will do what we do.”
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Say, “I am only a human like you, who has been inspired that your deity is one God. So be true to God and seek divine forgiveness.” And woe to the idolatrous,
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those who don’t give alms and who scoff at the hereafter.
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As for those who believe and do good, they have a reward without end.
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Say, “Do you indeed deny the One who created the earth in two days? And you set up rivals to God! God is Lord of the universe,
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and put mountains on the earth, and blessed it, and apportioned its nutriments thereon, in four days, equitably to seekers.
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