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which was (revealed) before me in the Torah, and bringing good tidings of a messenger who cometh after me, whose

name is the Praised One. Yet when be hath come unto them with clear proofs, they say: This is mere magic.

7. And who doth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie against Allah when he is summoned unto Al Islam. And Allah

guideth not wrongdoing folk.

8. Fain would they put out the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah will perfect His light however much the

disbelievers are averse.

9. He it is who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and the religion of truth, that He may make it conqueror of

all religion however much idolaters may be averse.

10. O ye who believe! Shall I show you a commerce that will save you from a painful doom?

11. Ye should believe in Allah and His messenger, and should strive for the cause of Allah with your wealth and your

lives. That is better for you, if ye did but know.

12. He will forgive you your sins and bring you into Gardens underneath which rivers flow, and pleasant dwellings in

Gardens of Eden. That is the supreme triumph.

13. And (He will give you) another blessing which ye love: help from Allah and present victory. Give good tidings (O

Muhammad) to believers.

14. O ye who believe! Be Allah's helpers, even as Jesus son of Mary said unto the disciples: Who are my helpers for

Allah? They said: We are Allah's helpers. And a party of the Children of Israel believed, while a party disbelieved. Then

We strengthened those who believed against their foe, and they became the uppermost.

Surah 62. Al-Jumu'a

1. All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, the Mighty,

the Wise.

2. He it is Who hath sent among the unlettered ones a messenger of their own, to recite unto them His revelations and

to make them grow, and to teach them the Scripture and Wisdom, though heretofore they were indeed in error

manifest,

3. Along with others of them who have not yet joined them. He is the Mighty, the Wise.

4. That is the bounty of Allah; which he giveth unto whom he will. Allah is of infinite bounty.

5. The likeness of those who are entrusted with the Law of Moses, yet apply it not, is as the likeness of the ass carrying

books. Wretched is the likeness of folk who deny the revelations of Allah. And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.

6. Say (O Muhammad): O ye who are Jews! If ye claim that ye are favored of Allah apart from (all) mankind, then long

for death if ye are truthful.

7. But they will never long for it because of all that their own hands have sent before, and Allah is Aware of evil doers.

8. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Lo! the death from which ye shrink will surely meet you, and afterward ye will be

returned unto the Knower of the invisible and the visible, and He will tell you what ye used to do.

9. O ye who believe! When the call is heard for the prayer of the day of congregation, haste unto remembrance of Allah

and leave your trading. That is better for you if ye did but know.

10. And when the prayer is ended, then disperse in the land and seek of Allah's bounty, and remember Allah much, that

ye may be successful.

11. But when they spy some merchandise or pastime they break away to it and leave thee standing. Say: That which

Allah hath is better than pastime and than merchandise, and Allah is the best of providers.

Surah 63. Al-Munafiqun

1. When the hypocrites come unto thee (O Muhammad), they say: We bear witness that thou art indeed Allah's

messenger. And Allah knoweth that thou art indeed His messenger, and Allah beareth witness that the Hypocrites are

speaking falsely.

2. They make their faith a pretext that they may turn (men) from the way of Allah. Verily evil is that which they are wont

to do,

3. That is because they believed, then disbelieved, therefore their hearts are sealed so that they understand not.

4. And when thou seest them their figures please thee; and if they speak thou givest ear unto their speech. (They are)