20 verses Starts at Ghafir 21 Ends at Ghafir 40

Rub’ al-Hizb 188 of 240

Rub’ al-Hizb 188 ربع ١٨٨

A quarter of a hizb: 240 short portions.

From: Ghafir 21
To: Ghafir 40
Verses: 20

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Have they not travelled through the land and seen how those who lived before them met their end? They were stronger than them and made a more impressive mark on the land, yet God destroyed them for their sins- they had no one to defend them against Him-

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because messengers repeatedly came to them with clear signs and still they rejected them. God destroyed them: He is truly full of strength, severe in punishment.

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We sent Moses with Our signs and clear authority

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to Pharaoh, Haman, and Korah and they said, ‘Sorcerer! Liar!’

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When he brought the truth to them from Us, they said, ‘Kill the sons of those who believe with him; spare only their women’- the scheming of those who reject the truth can only go wrong-

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and Pharaoh said, ‘Leave me to kill Moses- let him call upon his Lord!- for I fear he may cause you to change your religion, or spread disorder in the land.’

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Moses said, ‘I seek refuge with my Lord and yours from every tyrant who refuses to believe in the Day of Reckoning.’

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A secret believer from Pharaoh’s family said, ‘How can you kill a man just for saying, “My Lord is God”? He has brought you clear signs from your Lord- if he is a liar, on his own head be it- and if he is truthful, then at least some of what he has threatened will happen to you. God does not guide any rebellious, outrageous liar.

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My people, as masters in the land you have the power today, but who will help us against God’s might if it comes upon us?’ But Pharaoh said, ‘I have told you what I think; I am guiding you along the right path.’

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The believer said, ‘My people, I fear your fate will be the fate of those others who opposed [their prophets]:

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the fate of the people of Noah, Ad, Thamud, and those who came after them- God never wills injustice on His creatures.

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My people, I fear for you on the Day you will cry out to one another,

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the Day you will turn tail and flee with no one to defend you from God! Whoever God leaves to stray will have no one to guide him.

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Joseph came to you before with clear signs, but you never ceased to doubt the message he brought you. When he died, you said, “God will not send another messenger.”’ In this way God leaves the doubting rebels to stray-

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those who dispute God’s messages, with no authority given to them, are doing something that is loathed by God and by those who believe. In this way God seals up the heart of every arrogant tyrant.

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Pharaoh said, ‘Haman, build me a tall tower so that I may reach the ropes that lead

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to the heavens to look for this God of Moses. I am convinced that he is lying.’ In this way the evil of Pharaoh’s deed was made alluring to him and he was barred from the right path- his scheming led only to ruin.

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The believer said, ‘My people, follow me! I will guide you to the right path.

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My people, the life of this world is only a brief enjoyment; it is the Hereafter that is the lasting home.

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Whoever does evil will be repaid with its like; whoever does good and believes, be it a man or a woman, will enter Paradise and be provided for without measure.

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End of Ghafir

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