1. A questioner asked About a Penalty to befall-
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2. The Unbelievers, the which there is none to ward off,
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3. (A Penalty) from Allah, Lord of the Ways of Ascent
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4. The angels and the Spirit ascend unto Him in a Day the measure whereof is (as) fifty thousand years:
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5. Therefore you hold patience, - a patience of beautiful (contentment).
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6. They see the (Day) indeed as a far-off (event):
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7. But We see it (quite) near.
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8. The Day that the sky will be like molten brass,
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9. And the mountains will be like wool,
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10. And no friend will ask after a friend,
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11. Though they will be put in sight of each other, - the sinner's desire will be: would that he could redeem himself from the Penalty of that Day by (sacrificing) his children.
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12. His wife and his brother,
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13. His kindred who sheltered him,
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14. And all, all that is on earth, - so it could deliver him:
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15. By no means! For it would be the Fire of Hell!
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16. Plucking out (his being) right to the skull!
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17. Inviting (all) such as turn their backs and turn away their faces (from the Right),
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18. And collect (wealth) and hide it (from use)!
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19. Truly man was created very impatient;
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20. Fretful when evil touches him;
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21. And miserly when good reaches him;
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22. Not so those devoted to Prayer;
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23. Those who remain steadfast to their prayer;
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24. And those in whose wealth is a recognized right.
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25. For the (needy) who asks and him who is prevented (for some reason from asking);
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26. And those who hold to the truth of the Day of Judgment;
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27. And those who fear the displeasure of their Lord,
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28. For their Lord's displeasure is the opposite of Peace and Tranquility;
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29. And those who guard their chastity,
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30. Except with their wives and the (captives) whom their right hands possess, - for (then) they are not to be blamed,
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31. But those who trespass beyond this are transgressors;
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32. And those who respect their trusts and covenants;
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33. And those who stand firm in their testimonies;
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34. And those who guard (the sacredness) of their worship;
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35. Such will be the honored ones in the Gardens (of Bliss).
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