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    English - Chapter 61

    Translation by Hamid S Aziz

    Verse 1

    Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth declares the glory of Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise

    Verse 2

    O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do

    Verse 3

    It is most hateful to Allah that you should say that which you do not do

    Verse 4

    Surely Allah loves those who fight (or strive) in His way in ranks as if they were a firm and compact wall

    Verse 5

    And when Moses said to his people, "O my people! Why do you vex me, though you know that I am the Messenger of Allah to you?" But when they turned away, Allah made their heart go astray, and Allah does not guide transgressing people

    Verse 6

    And when Jesus son of Mary said, "O children of Israel! Surely I am the messenger of Allah to you, verifying that which is before me in the Torah and giving the Good News (Gospel) of a Messenger who will come after me, his name being Ahmad." But

    Verse 7

    And who does greater wrong (or is more unjust) than he who forges a lie against Allah when he is invited to the Surrender (Islam), and Allah does not guide the unjust people

    Verse 8

    They desire to put out the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah will perfect His light, though the unbelievers may be averse

    Verse 9

    He it is Who sent His Messenger with the guidance and the Religion of Truth, that He may make it overcome all religions, though the polytheists may be averse

    Verse 10

    O you who believe! Shall I lead you to an affair (or a transaction) which may deliver you from a painful doom

    Verse 11

    You shall believe in Allah and His Messenger, and strive hard in Allah´s way with your property and your lives; that is better for you, did you but know

    Verse 12

    He will forgive you your faults and cause you to enter into Gardens, beneath which rivers flow, and goodly Mansions in Gardens of Eternity; that is the supreme achievement (or triumph)

    Verse 13

    And yet another blessing (will He bestow) that you love: - help from Allah and a speedy victory; so give good news to the believers

    Verse 14

    O you who believe! Be helpers of Allah, as Jesus son of Mary said to his disciples, "Who are my helpers of Allah?" The disciples said, "We are helpers of Allah." So a party of the children of Israel believed and another party disbeliev