English Translation Of ''THE HOLY QUR'AN''

CHAPTER 29. THE SPIDER (al-'Ankabut)

  In  the  name  of  Allah,  the  Gracious,  the  Merciful 

1. Alif, Lam, Meem.

2. Have the people supposed that they will be left alone to say, "We believe," without being put to the test?

3. We have tested those before them. Allah will surely know the truthful, and He will surely know the liars.

4. Or do those who commit sins think they can fool Us? Terrible is their opinion!

5. Whoever looks forward to the meeting with Allah—the appointed time of Allah is coming. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

6. Whoever strives, strives only for himself. Allah is Independent of the beings.

7. Those who believe and do righteous deeds—We will remit their sins, and We will reward them according to the best of what they used to do.

8. We have advised the human being to be good to his parents. But if they urge you to associate with Me something you have no knowledge of, do not obey them. To Me is your return; and I will inform you of what you used to do.

9. Those who believe and do good works—We will admit them into the company of the righteous.

10. Among the people is he who says, "We have believed in Allah." Yet when he is harmed on Allah's account, he equates the people's persecution with Allah's retribution. And if help comes from your Lord, he says, "We were actually with you." Is not Allah aware of what is inside the hearts of the people?

11. Allah certainly knows those who believe, and He certainly knows the hypocrites.

12. Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, "Follow our way, and we will carry your sins." In no way can they carry any of their sins. They are liars.

13. They will carry their own loads, and other loads with their own. And they will be questioned on the Day of Resurrection concerning what they used to fabricate.

14. We sent Noah to his people, and He stayed among them for a thousand years minus fifty years. Then the Deluge swept them; for they were wrongdoers.

15. But We saved him, together with the company of the Ark, and We made it a sign for all peoples.

16. And Abraham, when he said to his people, "Worship Allah, and fear Him. That is better for you, if you only knew.

17. You worship idols besides Allah, and you fabricate falsehoods. Those you worship, instead of Allah, cannot provide you with livelihood. So seek your livelihood from Allah, and worship Him, and thank Him. To Him you will be returned."

18. If you disbelieve, communities before you have also disbelieved. The Messenger is only responsible for clear transmission.

19. Have they not seen how Allah originates the creation, and then reproduces it? This is easy for Allah.

20. Say, "Roam the earth, and observe how He originated the creation." Then Allah will bring about the next existence. Allah has power over all things."