Surah 10. Yunus (Jonah)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. A.L.R. These are the ayats of
the Book of Wisdom.

2. Is it a matter of
wonderment to men that We have sent Our inspiration to a man from
among themselves?- that he should warn mankind (of their danger),
and give the good news to the Believers that they have before their
Lord the lofty rank of truth. (But) say the Unbelievers: "This is
indeed an evident sorcerer!"

3. Verily your Lord is
Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days, and is
firmly established on the throne (of authority), regulating and
governing all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except
after His leave (hath been obtained). This is Allah your Lord; Him
therefore serve ye: will ye not receive admonition?

4. To Him will be your
return- of all of you. The promise of Allah is true and sure. It
is He Who beginneth the process of creation, and repeateth it, that
He may reward with justice those who believe and work righteousness;
but those who reject Him will have draughts of boiling fluids, and
a penalty grievous, because they did reject Him.

5. It is He Who made
the sun to be a shining glory and the moon to be a light (of beauty),
and measured out stages for her; that ye might know the number of
years and the count (of time). Nowise did Allah create this but
in truth and righteousness. (Thus) doth He explain His Signs in
detail, for those who understand.

6. Verily, in the alternation
of the night and the day, and in all that Allah hath created, in
the heavens and the earth, are signs for those who fear Him.

7. Those who rest not
their hope on their meeting with Us, but are pleased and satisfied
with the life of the present, and those who heed not Our Signs,-


8. Their abode is the
Fire, because of the (evil) they earned.

9. Those who believe,
and work righteousness,- their Lord will guide them because of their
faith: beneath them will flow rivers in gardens of bliss.

10. (This will be) their
cry therein: "Glory to Thee, O Allah." And "Peace" will be their
greeting therein! and the close of their cry will be: "Praise be
to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds!"

11. If Allah were to
hasten for men the ill (they have earned) as they would fain hasten
on the good,- then would their respite be settled at once. But We
leave those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, in
their trespasses, wandering in distraction to and fro.

12. When trouble toucheth
a man, He crieth unto Us (in all postures)- lying down on his side,
or sitting, or standing. But when We have solved his trouble, he
passeth on his way as if he had never cried to Us for a trouble
that touched him! thus do the deeds of transgressors seem fair in
their eyes!

13. Generations before
you We destroyed when they did wrong: their apostles came to them
with clear-signs, but they would not believe! thus do We requite
those who sin!

14. Then We made you
heirs in the land after them, to see how ye would behave!

15. But when Our Clear
Signs are rehearsed unto them, those who rest not their hope on
their meeting with Us, Say: "Bring us a reading other than this,
or change this," Say: "It is not for me, of my own accord, to change
it: I follow naught but what is revealed unto me: if I were to disobey
my Lord, I should myself fear the penalty of a Great Day (to come)."


16. Say: "If Allah had
so willed, I should not have rehearsed it to you, nor would He have
made it known to you. A whole life-time before this have I tarried
amongst you: will ye not then understand?"

17. Who doth more wrong
than such as forge a lie against Allah, or deny His Signs? But never
will prosper those who sin.

18. They serve, besides
Allah, things that hurt them not nor profit them, and they say:
"These are our intercessors with Allah." Say: "Do ye indeed inform
Allah of something He knows not, in the heavens or on earth?- Glory
to Him! and far is He above the partners they ascribe (to Him)!"


19. Mankind was but
one nation, but differed (later). Had it not been for a word that
went forth before from thy Lord, their differences would have been
settled between them.

20. They say: "Why is
not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "The Unseen is
only for Allah (to know), then wait ye: I too will wait with you."


21. When We make mankind
taste of some mercy after adversity hath touched them, behold! they
take to plotting against Our Signs! Say: "Swifter to plan is Allah."
Verily, Our messengers record all the plots that ye make!

22. He it is Who enableth
you to traverse through land and sea; so that ye even board ships;-
they sail with them with a favourable wind, and they rejoice thereat;
then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to them from all sides,
and they think they are being overwhelmed: they cry unto Allah,
sincerely offering (their) duty unto Him saying, "If thou dost deliver
us from this, we shall truly show our gratitude!"

23. But when he delivereth
them, behold! they transgress insolently through the earth in defiance
of right! O mankind! your insolence is against your own souls,-
an enjoyment of the life of the present: in the end, to Us is your
return, and We shall show you the truth of all that ye did.

24. The likeness of
the life of the present is as the rain which We send down from the
skies: by its mingling arises the produce of the earth- which provides
food for men and animals: (It grows) till the earth is clad with
its golden ornaments and is decked out (in beauty): the people to
whom it belongs think they have all powers of disposal over it:
There reaches it Our command by night or by day, and We make it
like a harvest clean-mown, as if it had not flourished only the
day before! thus do We explain the Signs in detail for those who
reflect.

25. But Allah doth call
to the Home of Peace: He doth guide whom He pleaseth to a way that
is straight.

26. To those who do
right is a goodly (reward)- Yea, more (than in measure)! No darkness
nor shame shall cover their faces! they are companions of the garden;
they will abide therein (for aye)!

27. But those who have
earned evil will have a reward of like evil: ignominy will cover
their (faces): No defender will they have from (the wrath of) Allah.
Their faces will be covered, as it were, with pieces from the depth
of the darkness of night: they are companions of the Fire: they
will abide therein (for aye)!

28. One day shall We
gather them all together. Then shall We say to those who joined
gods (with Us): "To your place! ye and those ye joined as 'partners'
We shall separate them, and their "Partners" shall say: "It was
not us that ye worshipped!

29. "Enough is Allah
for a witness between us and you: we certainly knew nothing of your
worship of us!"

30. There will every
soul prove (the fruits of) the deeds it sent before: they will be
brought back to Allah their rightful Lord, and their invented falsehoods
will leave them in the lurch.

31. Say: "Who is it
that sustains you (in life) from the sky and from the earth? or
who is it that has power over hearing and sight? And who is it that
brings out the living from the dead and the dead from the living?
and who is it that rules and regulates all affairs?" They will soon
say, "(Allah)". Say, "will ye not then show piety (to Him)?"

32. Such is Allah, your
real Cherisher and Sustainer: apart from truth, what (remains) but
error? How then are ye turned away?

33. Thus is the word
of thy Lord proved true against those who rebel: Verily they will
not believe.

34. Say: "Of your 'partners',
can any originate creation and repeat it?" Say: "It is Allah Who
originates creation and repeats it: then how are ye deluded away
(from the truth)?"

35. Say: "Of your 'partners'
is there any that can give any guidance towards truth?" Say: "It
is Allah Who gives guidance towards truth, is then He Who gives
guidance to truth more worthy to be followed, or he who finds not
guidance (himself) unless he is guided? what then is the matter
with you? How judge ye?"

36. But most of them
follow nothing but fancy: truly fancy can be of no avail against
truth. Verily Allah is well aware of all that they do.

37. This Qur'an is not
such as can be produced by other than Allah. on the contrary it
is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller
explanation of the Book - wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord
of the worlds.

38. Or do they say,
"He forged it"? say: "Bring then a Sura like unto it, and call (to
your aid) anyone you can besides Allah, if it be ye speak the truth!"


39. Nay, they charge
with falsehood that whose knowledge they cannot compass, even before
the elucidation thereof hath reached them: thus did those before
them make charges of falsehood: but see what was the end of those
who did wrong!

40. Of them there are
some who believe therein, and some who do not: and thy Lord knoweth
best those who are out for mischief.

41. If they charge thee
with falsehood, say: "My work to me, and yours to you! ye are free
from responsibility for what I do, and I for what ye do!"

42. Among them are some
who (pretend to) listen to thee: But canst thou make the deaf to
hear,- even though they are without understanding?

43. And among them are
some who look at thee: but canst thou guide the blind,- even though
they will not see?

44. Verily Allah will
not deal unjustly with man in aught: It is man that wrongs his own
soul.

45. One day He will
gather them together: (It will be) as if they had tarried but an
hour of a day: they will recognise each other: assuredly those will
be lost who denied the meeting with Allah and refused to receive
true guidance.

46. Whether We show
thee (realised in thy life-time) some part of what We promise them,-
or We take thy soul (to Our Mercy) (Before that),- in any case,
to Us is their return: ultimately Allah is witness, to all that
they do.

47. To every people
(was sent) an apostle: when their apostle comes (before them), the
matter will be judged between them with justice, and they will not
be wronged.

48. They say: "When
will this promise come to pass,- if ye speak the truth?"

49. Say: "I have no
power over any harm or profit to myself except as Allah willeth.
To every people is a term appointed: when their term is reached,
not an hour can they cause delay, nor (an hour) can they advance
(it in anticipation)."

50. Say: "Do ye see,-
if His punishment should come to you by night or by day,- what portion
of it would the sinners wish to hasten?

51. "Would ye then believe
in it at last, when it actually cometh to pass? (It will then be
said): 'Ah! now? and ye wanted (aforetime) to hasten it on!'

52. "At length will
be said to the wrong-doers: 'Taste ye the enduring punishment! ye
get but the recompense of what ye earned!'"

53. They seek to be
informed by thee: "Is that true?" Say: "Aye! by my Lord! it is the
very truth! and ye cannot frustrate it!"

54. Every soul that
hath sinned, if it possessed all that is on earth, would fain give
it in ransom: They would declare (their) repentance when they see
the penalty: but the judgment between them will be with justice,
and no wrong will be done unto them.

55. Is it not (the case)
that to Allah belongeth whatever is in the heavens and on earth?
Is it not (the case) that Allah.s promise is assuredly true? Yet
most of them understand not.

56. It is He Who giveth
life and who taketh it, and to Him shall ye all be brought back.


57. O mankind! there
hath come to you a direction from your Lord and a healing for the
(diseases) in your hearts,- and for those who believe, a guidance
and a Mercy.

58. Say: "In the bounty
of Allah. And in His Mercy,- in that let them rejoice": that is
better than the (wealth) they hoard.

59. Say: "See ye what
things Allah hath sent down to you for sustenance? Yet ye hold forbidden
some things thereof and (some things) lawful." Say: "Hath Allah
indeed permitted you, or do ye invent (things) to attribute to Allah."


60. And what think those
who invent lies against Allah, of the Day of Judgment? Verily Allah
is full of bounty to mankind, but most of them are ungrateful.

61. In whatever business
thou mayest be, and whatever portion thou mayest be reciting from
the Qur'an,- and whatever deed ye (mankind) may be doing,- We are
witnesses thereof when ye are deeply engrossed therein. Nor is hidden
from thy Lord (so much as) the weight of an atom on the earth or
in heaven. And not the least and not the greatest of these things
but are recorded in a clear record.

62. Behold! verily on
the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve;

63. Those who believe
and (constantly) guard against evil;-

64. For them are glad
tidings, in the life of the present and in the Hereafter; no change
can there be in the words of Allah. This is indeed the supreme felicity.


65. Let not their speech
grieve thee: for all power and honour belong to Allah. It is He
Who heareth and knoweth (all things).

66. Behold! verily to
Allah belong all creatures, in the heavens and on earth. What do
they follow who worship as His "partners" other than Allah. They
follow nothing but fancy, and they do nothing but lie.

67. He it is That hath
made you the night that ye may rest therein, and the day to make
things visible (to you). Verily in this are signs for those who
listen (to His Message).

68. They say: "(Allah)
hath begotten a son!" - Glory be to Him! He is self- sufficient!
His are all things in the heavens and on earth! No warrant have
ye for this! say ye about Allah what ye know not?

69. Say: "Those who
invent a lie against Allah will never prosper."

70. A little enjoyment
in this world!- and then, to Us will be their return, then shall
We make them taste the severest penalty for their blasphemies.

71. Relate to them the
story of Noah. Behold! he said to his people: "O my people, if it
be hard on your (mind) that I should stay (with you) and commemorate
the signs of Allah,- yet I put my trust in Allah. Get ye then an
agreement about your plan and among your partners, so your plan
be on to you dark and dubious. Then pass your sentence on me, and
give me no respite.

72. "But if ye turn
back, (consider): no reward have I asked of you: my reward is only
due from Allah, and I have been commanded to be of those who submit
to Allah.s will (in Islam)."

73. They rejected Him,
but We delivered him, and those with him, in the Ark, and We made
them inherit (the earth), while We overwhelmed in the flood those
who rejected Our Signs. Then see what was the end of those who were
warned (but heeded not)!

74. Then after him We
sent (many) apostles to their peoples: they brought them Clear Signs,
but they would not believe what they had already rejected beforehand.
Thus do We seal the hearts of the transgressors.

75. Then after them
sent We Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his chiefs with Our Signs.
But they were arrogant: they were a people in sin.

76. When the Truth did
come to them from Us, they said: "This is indeed evident sorcery!"


77. Said Moses: "Say
ye (this) about the truth when it hath (actually) reached you? Is
sorcery (like) this? But sorcerers will not prosper."

78. They said: "Hast
thou come to us to turn us away from the ways we found our fathers
following,- in order that thou and thy brother may have greatness
in the land? But not we shall believe in you!"

79. Said Pharaoh: "Bring
me every sorcerer well versed."

80. When the sorcerers
came, Moses said to them: "Throw ye what ye (wish) to throw!"

81. When they had had
their throw, Moses said: "What ye have brought is sorcery: Allah
will surely make it of no effect: for Allah prospereth not the work
of those who make mischief.

82. "And Allah by His
words doth prove and establish His truth, however much the sinners
may hate it!"

83. But none believed
in Moses except some children of his people, because of the fear
of Pharaoh and his chiefs, lest they should persecute them; and
certainly Pharaoh was mighty on the earth and one who transgressed
all bounds.

84. Moses said: "O my
people! If ye do (really) believe in Allah, then in Him put your
trust if ye submit (your will to His)."

85. They said: "In Allah
do we put out trust. Our Lord! make us not a trial for those who
practise oppression;

86. "And deliver us
by Thy Mercy from those who reject (Thee)."

87. We inspired Moses
and his brother with this Message: "Provide dwellings for your people
in Egypt, make your dwellings into places of worship, and establish
regular prayers: and give glad tidings to those who believe!"

88. Moses prayed: "Our
Lord! Thou hast indeed bestowed on Pharaoh and his chiefs splendour
and wealth in the life of the present, and so, Our Lord, they mislead
(men) from Thy Path. Deface our Lord, the features of their wealth,
and send hardness to their hearts, so they will not believe until
they see the grievous penalty."

89. Allah said: "Accepted
is your prayer (O Moses and Aaron)! So stand ye straight, and follow
not the path of those who know not."

90. We took the Children
of Israel across the sea: Pharaoh and his hosts followed them in
insolence and spite. At length, when overwhelmed with the flood,
he said: "I believe that there is no god except Him Whom the Children
of Israel believe in: I am of those who submit (to Allah in Islam)."


91. (It was said to
him): "Ah now!- But a little while before, wast thou in rebellion!-
and thou didst mischief (and violence)!

92. "This day shall
We save thee in the body, that thou mayest be a sign to those who
come after thee! but verily, many among mankind are heedless of
Our Signs!"

93. We settled the Children
of Israel in a beautiful dwelling-place, and provided for them sustenance
of the best: it was after knowledge had been granted to them, that
they fell into schisms. Verily Allah will judge between them as
to the schisms amongst them, on the Day of Judgment.

94. If thou wert in
doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee, then ask those who
have been reading the Book from before thee: the Truth hath indeed
come to thee from thy Lord: so be in no wise of those in doubt.


95. Nor be of those
who reject the signs of Allah, or thou shalt be of those who perish.


96. Those against whom
the word of thy Lord hath been verified would not believe-

97. Even if every Sign
was brought unto them,- until they see (for themselves) the penalty
grievous.

98. Why was there not
a single township (among those We warned), which believed,- so its
faith should have profited it,- except the people of Jonah? When
they believed, We removed from them the penalty of ignominy in the
life of the present, and permitted them to enjoy (their life) for
a while.

99. If it had been thy
Lord's will, they would all have believed,- all who are on earth!
wilt thou then compel mankind, against their will, to believe!

100. No soul can believe,
except by the will of Allah, and He will place doubt (or obscurity)
on those who will not understand.

101. Say: "Behold all
that is in the heavens and on earth"; but neither Signs nor Warners
profit those who believe not.

102. Do they then expect
(any thing) but (what happened in) the days of the men who passed
away before them? Say: "Wait ye then: for I, too, will wait with
you."

103. In the end We
deliver Our apostles and those who believe: Thus is it fitting on
Our part that We should deliver those who believe!

104. Say: "O ye men!
If ye are in doubt as to my religion, (behold!) I worship not what
ye worship, other than Allah. But I worship Allah - Who will take
your souls (at death): I am commanded to be (in the ranks) of the
Believers,

105. "And further (thus):
'set thy face towards religion with true piety, and never in any
wise be of the Unbelievers;

106. "'Nor call on
any, other than Allah.- Such will neither profit thee nor hurt thee:
if thou dost, behold! thou shalt certainly be of those who do wrong.'"


107. If Allah do touch
thee with hurt, there is none can remove it but He: if He do design
some benefit for thee, there is none can keep back His favour: He
causeth it to reach whomsoever of His servants He pleaseth. And
He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

108. Say: "O ye men!
Now Truth hath reached you from your Lord! those who receive guidance,
do so for the good of their own souls; those who stray, do so to
their own loss: and I am not (set) over you to arrange your affairs."


109. Follow thou the
inspiration sent unto thee, and be patient and constant, till Allah
do decide: for He is the best to decide.