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English - Chapter 72 - Al-Jinn

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Verse 1 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:1

Say, “It was revealed unto me that a group of jinn listened, and said, ‘Truly we have heard a wondrous Quran

Verse 2 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:2

that guides to sound judgment; so we believe in it and will ascribe none as partner unto our Lord

Verse 3 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:3

And He—exalted be the Majesty of our Lord—has neither consort nor child

Verse 4 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:4

Truly the fool among us has uttered outrages against God

Verse 5 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:5

though we had thought that mankind and jinn would not utter lies regarding God

Verse 6 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:6

Indeed, individuals among mankind did seek refuge with individuals among the jinn, and so increased them in oppression

Verse 7 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:7

They thought, as did you, that God would resurrect no one

Verse 8 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:8

We reached out to Heaven and found it filled with mighty sentries and flaming stars

Verse 9 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:9

We used to sit in places thereof to listen, but whosoever listens now finds a flaming star lying in wait for him

Verse 10 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:10

We do not know whether evil is desired for those upon the earth, or whether their Lord desires guidance for them

Verse 11 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:11

Some among us are righteous, and some among us are otherwise; we are on paths divided

Verse 12 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:12

We knew for certain that we could never thwart God on earth; nor could we ever thwart Him by fleeing

Verse 13 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:13

And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it, for whosoever believes in his Lord shall fear neither detraction nor oppression

Verse 14 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:14

Some among us submit and some among us are unjust; those who submit seek guidance

Verse 15 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:15

and as for the unjust, they are kindling for Hell.’”

Verse 16 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:16

And [say], “[It was revealed unto me] that if they hold firm to the path, We shall give them abundant water

Verse 17 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:17

that We may try them therewith, and whosoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord, He leads him to a grievous punishment

Verse 18 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:18

and that places of worship are for God; so do not call upon another alongside God

Verse 19 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:19

and that when the servant of God rises to call upon Him, they well-nigh swarm upon him.”

Verse 20 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:20

Say, “I call only upon my Lord, and I ascribe none as a partner unto Him.”

Verse 21 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:21

Say, “I have no power over what harm or guidance may come to you.”

Verse 22 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:22

Say, “None will protect me from God, and I shall never find refuge apart from Him

Verse 23 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:23

if I do not convey from God and His messages. And whosoever disobeys God and His Messenger, his shall be the Fire of Hell, abiding therein forever

Verse 24 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:24

such that when they see what they are promised, they will know who is weaker in helpers and fewer in number.”

Verse 25 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:25

Say, “I know not whether that which you are promised is nigh or whether my Lord has appointed a term

Verse 26 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:26

Knower of the Unseen, He does not disclose His Unseen to anyone

Verse 27 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:27

save to the one whom He approves as a messenger. Then He dispatches before him and behind him a guard

Verse 28 — Surah Al-Jinn 72:28

that He may know that they have indeed conveyed the messages of their Lord. And He encompasses whatsoever is with them and keeps a numbered count of all things.”