Sura 10, Jonah (Younus)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[10:1] A.L.R.* These (letters) are the proofs of this book of
wisdom.
Footnote
[10:2] Is it too much of a wonder for the people that we inspired
a man like them? He (was inspired to say), "You shall warn the
people, and give good news to those who believe that they have
attained a position of prominence at their Lord." The disbelievers
said, "This is a clever magician!"
[10:3] Your only Lord is GOD; the One who created the heavens and
the earth in six days, then assumed all authority. He controls all
matters. There is no intercessor, except in accordance with His
will. Such is GOD your Lord. You shall worship Him. Would you not
take heed?
[10:4] To Him is your ultimate return, all of you. This is GOD's
truthful promise. He initiates the creation, then repeats it, in
order to reward those who believe and lead a righteous life,
equitably. As for those who disbelieve, they incur hellish drinks,
and a painful retribution for their disbelieving.
[10:5] He is the One who rendered the sun radiant, and the moon a
light, and He designed its phases that you may learn to count the
years and to calculate. GOD did not create all this, except for a
specific purpose. He explains the revelations for people who know.
[10:6] Surely, in the alternation of night and day, and what GOD
created in the heavens and the earth, there are proofs for people
who are righteous.
Preoccupation With This World
[10:7] Those who are not expecting to meet us, and are preoccupied
with this worldly life, and are content with it, and refuse to
heed our proofs;
[10:8] these have incurred Hell as their ultimate abode, as a
consequence of their own works.
God Guides the Believers
[10:9] As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, their
Lord guides them, by virtue of their belief. Rivers will flow
beneath them in the gardens of bliss.
[10:10] Their prayer therein is: "Be You glorified, our god,"
their greeting therein is, "Peace," and their ultimate prayer is:
"Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe."
[10:11] If GOD hastened the retribution incurred by the people,
the way they demand provisions, they would have been annihilated
long ago. However, we leave those who do not believe in meeting us
in their transgressions, blundering.
[10:12] When adversity touches the human being, he implores us
while lying down, or sitting, or standing up. But as soon as we
relieve his adversity, he goes on as if he never implored us to
relieve any hardship! The works of the transgressors are thus
adorned in their eyes.
Lessons from the Past
[10:13] Many a generation we have annihilated before you when they
transgressed. Their messengers went to them with clear proofs, but
they refused to believe. We thus requite the guilty people.
Now It Is Your Turn
[10:14] Then we made you inheritors of the earth after them, to
see how you will do.
Every Letter Calculated and Divinely Designed
[10:15] When our revelations are recited to them, those who do not
expect to meet us say, "Bring a Quran* other than this, or change
it!" Say, "I cannot possibly change it on my own. I simply follow
what is revealed to me. I fear, if I disobey my Lord, the
retribution of an awesome day."
Footnote
[10:16] Say, "Had GOD willed, I would not have recited it to you,
nor would you have known anything about it. I have lived among you
a whole life before this (and you have known me as a sane,
truthful person). Do you not understand?"
[10:17] Who is more evil than one who fabricates lies about GOD,
or rejects His revelations. Certainly, the transgressors never
succeed.
[10:18] They worship beside GOD idols that possess no power to
harm them or benefit them, and they say, "These are our
intercessors at GOD!" Say, "Are you informing GOD of something He
does not know in the heavens or the earth?" Be He glorified. He is
the Most High; far above needing partners.
[10:19] The people used to be one congregation, then they
disputed. If it were not for a predetermined word from your Lord,
they would have been judged immediately regarding their disputes.
Miracle of the Quran to be Unveiled After Muhammad*
[10:20] They say, "How come no miracle came down to him from his
Lord?" Say, "The future belongs to GOD; so wait, and I am waiting
along with you."
Footnote
Rebellious Humans
[10:21] When we bestow mercy upon the people, after adversity had
afflicted them, they immediately scheme against our revelations!
Say, "GOD's scheming is far more effective. For our messengers are
recording everything you scheme."
[10:22] He is the One who moves you across the land and sea. You
get onto the ships, and they sail smoothly in a nice breeze. Then,
while rejoicing therein, violent wind blows, and the waves
surround them from every side. This is when they implore GOD,
sincerely devoting their prayers to Him alone: "If You only save
us this time, we will be eternally appreciative."
[10:23] But as soon as He saves them, they transgress on earth,
and oppose the truth. O people, your transgression is only to the
detriment of your own souls. You remain preoccupied with this
worldly life, then to us is your ultimate return, then we inform
you of everything you had done.
[10:24] The analogy of this worldly life is like this: we send
down water from the sky to produce with it all kinds of plants
from the earth, and to provide food for the people and the
animals. Then, just as the earth is perfectly adorned, and its
people think that they are in control thereof, our judgment comes
by night or by day,* leaving it completely barren, as if nothing
existed the previous day. We thus explain the revelations for
people who reflect.
Footnote
[10:25] GOD invites to the abode of peace, and guides whoever
wills (to be guided) in a straight path.
Heaven and Hell are Eternal
[10:26] For the righteous, the reward will be multiplied manifold.
Their faces will never experience any deprivation or shame. These
are the dwellers of Paradise; they abide therein forever.
[10:27] As for those who earned sins, their requital is equivalent
to their sin. Humiliation is their lot, and no one beside GOD can
protect them. Their faces will seem overwhelmed by masses of dark
night. They will be the dwellers of Hell; they abide therein
forever.
Idols Disown Their Worshipers
[10:28] On the day when we summon them all, we will say to those
who worshiped idols, "We have summoned you, together with your
idols." We will have them confront each other, and their idols
will say to them, "We had no idea that you idolized us.
[10:29] "GOD suffices as a witness between us and you, that we
were completely unaware of your worshiping us."
[10:30] That is when each soul will examine everything it had
done. They will be returned to GOD, their rightful Lord and
Master, and the idols they had fabricated will disown them.
[10:31] Say, "Who provides for you from the heaven and the earth?
Who controls all the hearing and the eyesight? Who produces the
living from the dead, and the dead from the living? Who is in
control of all things?" They would say, "GOD." Say, "Why then do
you not observe the commandments?"
[10:32] Such is GOD, your rightful Lord. What is there after the
truth, except falsehood? How could you disregard all this?
[10:33] This is what your Lord's decision does to those who choose
to be wicked: they cannot believe.
Reflect on Your Idols
[10:34] Say, "Can any of your idols initiate creation, then repeat
it?" Say, "GOD initiates the creation, then repeats it."
[10:35] Say, "Does any of your idols guide to the truth?" Say,
"GOD guides to the truth. Is one who guides to the truth more
worthy of being followed, or one who does not guide, and needs
guidance for himself? What is wrong with your judgment?"
[10:36] Most of them follow nothing but conjecture, and conjecture
is no substitute for the truth. GOD is fully aware of everything
they do.
Only God Can Author the Quran
[10:37] This Quran could not possibly be authored by other than
GOD. It confirms all previous messages, and provides a fully
detailed scripture. It is infallible, for it comes from the Lord
of the universe.
[10:38] If they say, "He fabricated it," say, "Then produce one
sura like these, and invite whomever you wish, other than GOD, if
you are truthful."
[10:39] Indeed, they have rejected this without studying and
examining it, and before understanding it. Thus did those before
them disbelieve. Therefore, note the consequences for the
transgressors.
[10:40] Some of them believe (in this scripture), while others
disbelieve in it. Your Lord is fully aware of the evildoers.
[10:41] If they reject you, then say, "I have my works, and you
have your works. You are innocent of anything I do, and I am
innocent of anything you do."
[10:42] Some of them listen to you, but can you make the deaf
hear, even though they cannot understand?
Humans Freely Choose Their Paths
[10:43] Some of them look at you, but can you guide the blind,
even though they do not see?
[10:44] GOD never wrongs the people; it is the people who wrong
their own souls.
[10:45] On the day when He summons all of them, they will feel as
if they lasted in this world one hour of the day, during which
they met. Losers indeed are those who disbelieved in meeting GOD;
and chose to be misguided.
[10:46] Whether we show you some (of the retribution) we promise
them, or terminate your life before that, to us is their ultimate
return. GOD witnesses everything they do.
[10:47] To each community, a messenger. After their messenger
comes, they are judged equitably, without the least injustice.
[10:48] They challenge: "When will this prophecy come to pass, if
you are telling the truth?"
The Messenger Possesses No Power
[10:49] Say, "I possess no power to harm myself, or benefit
myself; only what GOD wills takes place." Each community has a
predetermined life span. Once their interim comes to an end, they
cannot delay it by one hour, nor advance it.
[10:50] Say,"Whether His retribution comes to you by night or by
day, why are the transgressors in such a hurry?
[10:51] "If it does happen, will you believe then? Why should you
believe then? You used to challenge it to come?"
[10:52] It will be said to the transgressors, "Taste the eternal
retribution. Are you not requited precisely for what you have
earned?"
[10:53] They challenge you to prophesy: "Is this really what will
happen?" Say, "Yes indeed, by my Lord, this is the truth, and you
can never escape."
What Price Faith
[10:54] If any wicked soul possessed everything on earth, it would
readily offer it as ransom. They will be ridden with remorse when
they see the retribution. They will be judged equitably, without
the least injustice.
[10:55] Absolutely, to GOD belongs everything in the heavens and
the earth. Absolutely, GOD's promise is truth, but most of them do
not know.
[10:56] He controls life and death, and to Him you will be
returned.
[10:57] O people, enlightenment has come to you herein from your
Lord, and healing for anything that troubles your hearts, and
guidance, and mercy for the believers.
Joy for the Believers
[10:58] Say, "With GOD's grace and with His mercy they shall
rejoice." This is far better than any wealth they can accumulate.
Human-made Dietary Prohibitions
[10:59] Say, "Did you note how GOD sends down to you all kinds of
provisions, then you render some of them unlawful, and some
lawful?" Say, "Did GOD give you permission to do this? Or, do you
fabricate lies and attribute them to GOD?"
[10:60] Does it ever occur to those who fabricate lies about GOD
that they will have to face Him on the Day of Resurrection?
Certainly, GOD showers the people with His grace, but most of them
are unappreciative.
Knowing God
[10:61] You do not get into any situation, nor do you recite any
Quran, nor do you do anything, without us being witnesses thereof
as you do it. Not even an atom's weight is out of your Lord's
control, be it in the heavens or the earth. Nor is there anything
smaller than an atom, or larger, that is not recorded in a
profound record.
Happiness: Now and Forever*
[10:62] Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, nor will
they grieve.
Footnote
[10:63] They are those who believe and lead a righteous life.
[10:64] For them, joy and happiness in this world, as well as in
the Hereafter. This is GOD's unchangeable law. Such is the
greatest triumph.
[10:65] Do not be saddened by their utterances. All power belongs
to GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
[10:66] Absolutely, to GOD belongs everyone in the heavens and
everyone on earth. Those who set up idols beside GOD are really
following nothing. They only think that they are following
something. They only guess.
[10:67] He is the One who rendered the night for your rest, and
rendered the day lighted. These are proofs for people who can
hear.
The Gross Blasphemy
[10:68] They said, "GOD has begotten a son!" Be He glorified. He
is the Most Rich. To Him belongs everything in the heavens and
everything on earth. You have no proof to support such a
blasphemy. Are you saying about GOD what you do not know?
[10:69] Proclaim: "Those who fabricate lies about GOD will never
succeed."
[10:70] They get their temporary share in this world, then to us
is their ultimate return, then we commit them to severe
retribution for their disbelieving.
Noah
[10:71] Recite for them the history of Noah. He said to his
people, "O my people, if you find my position and my reminding you
of GOD's revelations too much for you, then I put my trust in GOD.
You should get together with your leaders, agree on a final
decision among yourselves, then let me know it without delay.
[10:72] "If you turn away, then I have not asked you for any wage.
My wage comes from GOD. I have been commanded to be a submitter."
[10:73] They rejected him and, consequently, we saved him and
those who joined him in the ark; we made them the inheritors. And
we drowned those who rejected our revelations. Note the
consequences; they have been warned.
Humans Insist on Their Original Sin
[10:74] Then we sent after him messengers to their people, and
they showed them clear proofs. But they were not to believe in
what they had rejected in the past. We thus seal the hearts of the
transgressors.
Moses and Aaron
[10:75] Then we sent after them Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his
group, with our proofs. But they turned arrogant; and were
transgressing people.
[10:76] When the truth came to them from us, they said, "This is
obviously magic!"
[10:77] Moses said, "Is this how you describe the truth when it
comes to you? Is this magic? How can any magicians prevail?"
[10:78] They said, "Did you come to divert us from what we found
our parents doing, and to attain positions of prominence for
yourselves? We will never join you as believers."
The Truth Prevails
[10:79] Pharaoh said, "Bring to me every experienced magician."
[10:80] When the magicians came, Moses said to them, "Throw
whatever you are going to throw."
[10:81] When they threw, Moses said, "What you have produced is
magic, and GOD will make it fail. GOD does not support the
transgressors' work."
[10:82] GOD establishes the truth with His words, despite the
criminals.
[10:83] None believed with Moses except a few of his people, while
fearing the tyranny of Pharaoh and his elders. Surely, Pharaoh was
much too arrogant on earth, and a real tyrant.
[10:84] Moses said, "O my people, if you have really believed in
GOD, then put your trust in Him, if you are really submitters."
[10:85] They said, "We trust in GOD. Our Lord, save us from the
persecution of these oppressive people.
[10:86] "Deliver us, with Your mercy, from the disbelieving
people."
[10:87] We inspired Moses and his brother. "Maintain your homes in
Egypt for the time being, turn your homes into synagogues, and
maintain the Contact Prayers (Salat). Give good news to the
believers."
[10:88] Moses said, "Our Lord, you have given Pharaoh and his
elders luxuries and wealth in this world. Our Lord, they only use
them to repulse others from Your path. Our Lord, wipe out their
wealth, and harden their hearts to prevent them from believing,
until they see the painful retribution."
[10:89] He said, "Your prayer has been answered (O Moses and
Aaron), so be steadfast, and do not follow the ways of those who
do not know."
[10:90] We delivered the Children of Israel across the sea.
Pharaoh and his troops pursued them, aggressively and sinfully.
When drowning became a reality for him, he said, "I believe that
there is no god except the One in whom the Children of Israel have
believed; I am a submitter."
[10:91] "Too late!* For you have rebelled already, and chose to be
a transgressor.
Footnote
Pharaoh's Body Preserved*
[10:92] "Today, we will preserve your body, to set you up as a
lesson for future generations."* Unfortunately, many people are
totally oblivious to our signs.
Footnote
[10:93] We have endowed the Children of Israel with a position of
honor, and blessed them with good provisions. Yet, they disputed
when this knowledge came to them. Your Lord will judge them on the
Day of Resurrection regarding everything they disputed.
The Messenger's Doubt
[10:94] If you have any doubt regarding what is revealed to you
from your Lord, then ask those who read the previous scripture.
Indeed, the truth has come to you from your Lord. Do not be with
the doubters.
[10:95] Nor shall you join those who rejected GOD's revelations,
lest you be with the losers.
[10:96] Surely, those condemned by a decree from your Lord cannot
believe.
[10:97] No matter what kind of proof you show them, (they cannot
believe), until they see the painful retribution.
Believing Nations Prosper
[10:98] Any community that believes will surely be rewarded for
believing. For example, the people of Jonah: when they believed,
we relieved the humiliating retribution they had been suffering in
this world, and we made them prosperous.
The Disbelievers Blocked Out*
[10:99] Had your Lord willed, all the people on earth would have
believed.* Do you want to force the people to become believers?
Footnote
[10:100] No soul can believe except in accordance with GOD's will.
For He places a curse upon those who refuse to understand.
[10:101] Say, "Look at all the signs in the heavens and the
earth." All the proofs and all the warnings can never help people
who decided to disbelieve.
[10:102] Can they expect other than the fate of their counterparts
in the past? Say, "Just wait, and, along with you, I am also
waiting."
Guaranteed Victory
[10:103] We ultimately save our messengers and those who believe.
It is our immutable law that we save the believers.
[10:104] Say, "O people, if you have any doubt regarding my
religion, I do not worship what you worship beside GOD. I worship
GOD alone; the One who will terminate your lives. I am commanded
to be a believer."
[10:105] I was commanded: "Keep yourself devoted to the religion
of monotheism; you shall not practice idol worship.
[10:106] "You shall not worship beside GOD what possesses no power
to benefit you or harm you. If you do, you will be a
transgressor."
All Power Belongs To God
[10:107] If GOD touches you with a hardship, none can relieve it
except He. And when He blesses you, no force can prevent His
grace. He bestows it upon whomever He chooses from among His
servants. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[10:108] Proclaim: "O people, the truth has come to you herein
from your Lord. Whoever is guided is guided for his own good. And
whoever goes astray, goes astray to his own detriment. I am not a
guardian over you."
[10:109] Follow what is revealed to you, and be patient until GOD
issues His judgment; He is the best judge.
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