SURAH QAF (THE LETTER ”QAF”)

MECCAN PERIOD

Division: 56

1Qaf/100.73 The Qur’an, the Most Honorable/Glorious is witness thereof that 22

surely you were in apathy and ignorance. Now We have removed your veil. Then your sight is keen on this day; Thanks to the Qur’an, you have become educated.74

2,3But they wonder when a Warner emerged from among them; and the infidels; those who consciously deny the Divinity of Allah and the fact that He is Rabb [the Lord, the Cherisher, the Nurturer, the Sustainer] say: “This is an amazing thing!”. Is it the time when we died and crumbled into soil? This is a return which is expected to happen in the distant future.

4Indeed, We know what the earth takes away from them. By Us is a book that records and maintains well.

5Yet they deny the truth when it is revealed to them, so they are confused.

6Have they not looked to the heavens above them? How did we build it and adorn it, without a cleft whatsoever! 7,8And We spread the earth and set mountains thereon, standing firm, to open the hearts of all those who turn towards Allah and an admonition for them to follow. There We produced plants of every kind, which are pleasant to look at and fascinating, in couples, 9,10We rained down a fertile water from the heavens. With that water We grew gardens and grains to harvest, We produced date trees, large and tall and one upon other, as sustenance for all votaries of Allah. And We revived a dead region with that water. Thus is the resurrection.

12Before them, people of Noah, Companions of Rass and Thamud denied the truth. 13,14Ad, the Pharaoh and brothers of Lot, Companions of the Thicket75 and Tubba denied as well. All of them disclaimed the Prophets sent for them and thus deserved My wrath.

15So, did We fail in the first creation? No, but they are in doubt about the new creation.

16And indeed We created man. And We do know what his soul whispers him. And We are closer to him than his carotid. 17,18While two recorders, one on his left and the other on his right (all around him) record all his deeds, man cannot utter any single word without having an observer by his side.

19Truly, the stupor of the death brings the truth with it: -“O man! This is that which you try to avoid.”-

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20And the Sûr will be blown.76 –“This is the day you have been fearing.”- 21And every soul will come forth, along with a driver and a witness.

23And his companion who is his contemporary also/Iblis said: “Here, the one who stands by me is ready.”

-“24,25Here, Iblis and the witness; throw all those who are stubborn, infidel; who consciously deny the Divinity of Allah and tha fact that He is Rabb [the Lord, the Cherisher, the Nurturer, the Sustainer], who make their best to prevent the good, who do injustice to themselves and who are in doubt! 26Then he adopted another deity along with Allah. Here,you two, throw him in severe agony!”-

27 And his companion who is his contemporary also/Iblis will say: “O our Rabb [the Lord, the Cherisher, the Nurturer, the Sustainer]! I did not make him transgress. But he was in excessive perversion.”

28And Allah will say: “Do not quarrel before me! I sent you My warning before. 29the Word77 can not be changed before me. And I do not do wrong to my subordinates; diminish their good deeds; behave them unjustly.”

30We will ask Jahannah [Hell]: Are you filled full?” He will ask back: “Is there any more?”.

31And Jannah [Heaven/Paradise] will be brought close to those who are under the guardianship of Allah.

32,35This is what was promised by the Beneficent, the Most Merciful, to whom turns many and who protects many, for all of those who He created, and those who thrill with respect, love and knowledge and who devote themselves even in such places where nothing is seen, heard or felt about Allah, the Most Merciful. –“Enter there with Salam [Peace]. This is the Day of eternity.”- All they wish are for them therein. By Us is more.

36Before them, We manipulated, devastated many generations who were more powerful. So powerful that they used to run through lands, destroying. Was there any place to escape?

37This indeed is an admonition for whoever has thinking ability, understanding and conscience or whoever heeds as a witness.

38And indeed We created the heavens, the earth and all that lies between them in six phases. And touched Us no weariness.

39,40Therefore, be patient against what they say. And before the sun rises and sets and in a part of the night; at any chance you have, purify with the praise to your

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Rabb [the Lord, the Cherisher, the Nurturer, the Sustainer]. And behind the prostration and surrender/convincement; purify Him after making deniers believe.

41And heed on the day when a caller will call somewhere close; 42on that day, they shall hear the call truly. This is the Day of exodus, the Day of resurrection.

43Truly, We, yes indeed We give life and take it back. Return is to Us only.

44On that day, the ground will split faster than them. Then, it is a gathering that is easy for Us.

45We surely know best what they say. And you are not the one who forces them. Then, admonish those who fear My threat with the Qur’an.

(34/50; Qaf/1-45)

73 See Footnote No. 8

74 While the 22nd Ayah of the Official Mushaf is a Oath [Qaseem] Sentence, contrary to the Tartil and Arabian nature of the Qur’an, it is not properly placed. We placed the Ayah where it belongs thus reclaiming its meaning.

75 See Footnote No. 87

76 See Footnote No. 43

77 The Promise mentioned herein is a principle set forth by our Rabb [the Lord, the Nurturer, the Cherisher, the Sustainer] for the “filling of Jahannah [Hell] with the ins and the jinn [everyone]” as mentioned under the Surat Sad/84-85 and As-Sajda/5. This decision of our Rabb [the Lord, the Nurturer, the Cherisher, the Sustainer] is mentioned in the Qur’an as al-qawl or kalimatu’l rabbiq.

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