Sura 67, Kingship (Al-Mulk)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[67:1] Most exalted is the One in whose hands is all kingship, and
He is Omnipotent.
The Purpose of Our Life*
[67:2] The One who created death and life for the purpose of
distinguishing those among you who would do better.* He is the
Almighty, the Forgiving.
Footnote
[67:3] He created seven universes in layers. You do not see any
imperfection in the creation by the Most Gracious. Keep looking;
do you see any flaw?
[67:4] Look again and again; your eyes will come back stumped and
conquered.
[67:5] We adorned the lowest universe with lamps, and guarded its
borders with projectiles against the devils; we prepared for them
a retribution in Hell.
[67:6] For those who disbelieved in their Lord, the retribution of
Gehenna. What a miserable destiny.
[67:7] When they get thrown therein, they hear its furor as it
fumes.
[67:8] It almost explodes from rage. Whenever a group is thrown
therein, its guards would ask them, "Did you not receive a
warner?"
[67:9] They would answer, "Yes indeed; a warner did come to us,
but we disbelieved and said, `GOD did not reveal anything. You are
totally astray.' "
[67:10] They also say, "If we heard or understood, we would not be
among the dwellers of Hell!"
[67:11] Thus, they confessed their sins. Woe to the dwellers of
Hell.
[67:12] As for those who reverence their Lord, when alone in their
privacy, they have attained forgiveness and a great recompense.
[67:13] Whether you keep your utterances secret, or declare them,
He is fully aware of the innermost thoughts.
[67:14] Should He not know what He created? He is the Sublime,
Most Cognizant.
[67:15] He is the One who put the Earth at your service. Roam its
corners, and eat from His provisions. To Him is the final
summoning.
[67:16] Have you guaranteed that the One in heaven will not strike
the earth and cause it to tumble?
[67:17] Have you guaranteed that the One in heaven will not send
upon you a violent storm? Will you then appreciate the value of My
warning?
[67:18] Others before them have disbelieved; how terrible was My
requital!
[67:19] Have they not seen the birds above them lined up in
columns and spreading their wings? The Most Gracious is the One
who holds them in the air. He is Seer of all things.
[67:20] Where are those soldiers who can help you against the Most
Gracious? Indeed, the disbelievers are deceived.
[67:21] Who is there to provide for you, if He withholds His
provisions? Indeed, they have plunged deep into transgression and
aversion.
[67:22] Is one who walks while slumped over on his face better
guided, or one who walks straight on the right path?
[67:23] Say, "He is the One who initiated you, and granted you the
hearing, the eyes, and the brains. Rarely are you appreciative."
[67:24] Say, "He is the One who placed you on earth, and before
Him you will be summoned."
[67:25] They challenge: "When will that prophecy come to pass, if
you are truthful?"
[67:26] Say, "Such knowledge is with GOD; I am no more than a
manifest warner."
[67:27] When they see it happening, the faces of those who
disbelieved will turn miserable, and it will be proclaimed: "This
is what you used to mock."
[67:28] Say, "Whether GOD decides to annihilate me and those with
me, or to shower us with His mercy, who is there to protect the
disbelievers from a painful retribution?"
[67:29] Say, "He is the Most Gracious; we believe in Him, and we
trust in Him. You will surely find out who is really far astray."
[67:30] Say, "What if your water sinks away, who will provide you
with pure water?"
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