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The Pilgrimage
In the name of Allah, the
Beneficent, the Merciful.
[22.1] O people! guard against (the punishment from) your
Lord; surely the violence of the hour is a grievous thing.
[22.2] On the day when you shall see it, every woman giving
suck shall quit in confusion what she suckled, and every
pregnant woman shall lay down her burden,
and you shall see men intoxicated, and they shall not be
intoxicated but the chastisement of Allah will be severe.
[22.3] And among men there is he who disputes about Allah
without knowledge and follows every rebellious Shaitan;
[22.4] Against him it is written down that whoever takes
him for a friend, he shall lead him astray and conduct him
to the chastisement of the burning fire.
[22.5] O people! if you are in doubt about the raising,
then surely We created you from dust, then from a small
seed, then from a clot, then from a lump of
flesh, complete in make and incomplete, that We may make
clear to you; and We cause what We please to stay in the
wombs till an appointed time, then We bring
you forth as babies, then that you may attain your
maturity; and of you is he who is caused to die, and of you
is he who is brought back to the worst part of
life, so that after having knowledge he does not know
anything; and you see the earth sterile land, but when We
send down on it the water, it stirs and swells
and brings forth of every kind a beautiful herbage.
[22.6] This is because Allah is the Truth and because He
gives life to the dead and because He has power over all
things
[22.7] And because the hour is coming, there is no doubt
about it; and because Allah shall raise up those who are in
the graves.
[22.8] And among men there is he who disputes about Allah
without knowledge and without guidance and without an
illuminating book,
[22.9] Turning away haughtily that he may lead (others)
astray from the way of Allah; for him is disgrace in this
world, and on the day of resurrection We will
make him taste the punishment of burning:
[22.10] This is due to what your two hands have sent
before, and because Allah is not in the least unjust to the
servants.
[22.11] And among men is he who serves Allah (standing) on
the verge, so that if good befalls him he is satisfied
therewith, but if a trial afflict him he turns
back headlong; he loses this world as well as the
hereafter; that is a manifest loss.
[22.12] He calls besides Allah upon that which does not
harm him and that which does not profit him, that is the
great straying.
[22.13] He calls upon him whose harm is nearer than his
profit; evil certainly is the guardian and evil certainly
is the associate.
[22.14] Surely Allah will cause those who believe and do
good deeds to enter gardens beneath which rivers flow,
surely Allah does what He pleases.
[22.15] Whoever thinks that Allah will not assist him in
this life and the hereafter, let him stretch a rope to the
ceiling, then let him cut (it) off, then let him see if his
struggle will take away that at which he is enraged.
[22.16] And thus have We revealed it, being clear
arguments, and because Allah guides whom He intends.
[22.17] Surely those who believe and those who are Jews and
the Sabeans and the Christians and the Magians and those
who associate (others with Allah)-- surely
Allah will decide between them on the day of resurrection;
surely Allah is a witness over all things.
[22.18] Do you not see that Allah is He, Whom obeys whoever
is in the heavens and whoever is in the earth, and the sun
and the moon and the stars, and the mountains and the
trees, and the animals and many of the people; and many
there are against whom chastisement has become necessary;
and whomsoever Allah abases, there is none who can make him
honorable; surely Allah does what He pleases.
[22.19] These are two adversaries who dispute about their
Lord; then (as to) those who disbelieve, for them are cut
out garments of fire, boiling water shall
be poured over their heads.
[22.20] With it shall be melted what is in their bellies
and (their) skins as well. 21 And for them are whips of
iron. 22 Whenever they will desire to go
forth from it, from grief, they shall be turned back into
it, and taste the chastisement of burning.
[22.23] Surely Allah will make those who believe and do
good deeds enter gardens beneath which rivers flow; they
shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold
and (with) pearls, and their garments therein shall be of
silk.
[22.24] And they are guided to goodly words and they are
guided into the path of the Praised One.
[22.25] Surely (as for) those who disbelieve, and hinder
(men) from Allah's way and from the Sacred Mosque which We
have made equally for all men, (for) the
dweller therein and (for) the visitor, and whoever shall
incline therein to wrong unjustly, We will make him taste
of a painful chastisement.
[22.26] And when We assigned to Ibrahim the place of the
House, saying: Do not associate with Me aught, and purify
My House for those who make the circuit and
stand to pray and bow and prostrate themselves.
[22.27] And proclaim among men the Pilgrimage: they will
come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from
every remote path,
[22.28] That they may witness advantages for them and
mention the name of Allah during stated days over what He
has given them of the cattle quadrupeds, then
eat of them and feed the distressed one, the needy.
[22.29] Then let them accomplish their needful acts of
shaving and cleansing, and let them fulfil their vows and
let them go round the Ancient House.
[22.30] That (shall be so); and whoever respects the sacred
ordinances of Allah, it is better for him with his Lord;
and the cattle are made lawful for you,
except that which is recited to you, therefore avoid the
uncleanness of the idols and avoid false words,
[22.31] Being upright for Allah, not associating aught with
Him and whoever associates (others) with Allah, it is as
though he had fallen from on high, then
the birds snatch him away or the wind carries him off to a
far-distant place.
[22.32] That (shall be so); and whoever respects the signs
of Allah, this surely is (the outcome) of the piety of
hearts.
[22.33] You have advantages in them till a fixed time, then
their place of sacrifice is the Ancient House.
[22.34] And to every nation We appointed acts of devotion
that they may mention the name of Allah on what He has
given them of the cattle quadrupeds; so your
God is One God, therefore to Him should you submit, and
give good news to the humble,
[22.35] (To) those whose hearts tremble when Allah is
mentioned, and those who are patient under that which
afflicts them, and those who keep up prayer, and
spend (benevolently) out of what We have given them.
[22.36] And (as for) the camels, We have made them of the
signs of the religion of Allah for you; for you therein is
much good; therefore mention the name of
Allah on them as they stand in a row, then when they fall
down eat of them and feed the poor man who is contented and
the beggar; thus have We made them subservient to you, that
you may be grateful.
[22.37] There does not reach Allah their flesh nor their
blood, but to Him is acceptable the guarding (against evil)
on your part; thus has He made them subservient to you,
that you may magnify Allah because He has guided you
aright; and give good news to those who do good (to
others).
[22.38] Surely Allah will defend those who believe; surely
Allah does not love any one who is unfaithful, ungrateful.
[22.39] Permission (to fight) is given to those upon whom
war is made because they are oppressed, and most surely
Allah is well able to assist them;
[22.40] Those who have been expelled from their homes
without a just cause except that they say: Our Lord is
Allah. And had there not been Allah's repelling some people
by others, certainly there would have been pulled down
cloisters and churches and synagogues and mosques in which
Allah's name is much remembered; and surely Allah will help
him who helps His cause; most surely Allah is Strong,
Mighty.
[22.41] Those who, should We establish them in the land,
will keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and enjoin good
and forbid evil; and Allah's is the end of
affairs.
[22.42] And if they reject you, then already before you did
the people of Nuh and Ad and Samood reject (prophets).
[22.43] And the people of Ibrahim and the people of Lut,
[22.44] As well as those of Madyan and Musa (too) was
rejected, but I gave respite to the unbelievers, then did I
overtake them, so how (severe) was My disapproval.
[22.45] So how many a town did We destroy while it was
unjust, so it was fallen down upon its roofs, and (how many
a) deserted well and palace raised high.
[22.46] Have they not travelled in the land so that they
should have hearts with which to understand, or ears with
which to hear? For surely it is not the eyes
that are blind, but blind are the hearts which are in the
breasts.
[22.47] And they ask you to hasten on the punishment, and
Allah will by no means fail in His promise, and surely a
day with your Lord is as a thousand years of
what you number.
[22.48] And how many a town to which I gave respite while
it was unjust, then I overtook it, and to Me is the return.
[22.49] Say: O people! I am only a plain warner to you.
[22.50] Then (as for) those who believe and do good, they
shall have forgiveness and an honorable sustenance.
[22.51] And (as for) those who strive to oppose Our
communications, they shall be the inmates of the flaming
fire.
[22.52] And We did not send before you any apostle or
prophet, but when he desired, the Shaitan made a suggestion
respecting his desire; but Allah annuls
that which the Shaitan casts, then does Allah establish His
communications, and Allah is Knowing, Wise,
[22.53] So that He may make what the Shaitan casts a trial
for those in whose hearts is disease and those whose hearts
are hard; and most surely the unjust are in a great
opposition,
[22.54] And that those who have been given the knowledge
may know that it is the truth from your Lord, so they may
believe in it and their hearts may be lowly
before it; and most surely Allah is the Guide of those who
believe into a right path.
[22.55] And those who disbelieve shall not cease to be in
doubt concerning it until the hour overtakes them suddenly,
or there comes on them the chastisement
of a destructive day.
[22.56] The kingdom on that day shall be Allah's; He will
judge between them; so those who believe and do good will
be in gardens of bliss.
[22.57] And (as for) those who disbelieve in and reject Our
communications, these it is who shall have a disgraceful
chastisement.
[22.58] And (as for) those who fly in Allah's way and are
then slain or die, Allah will most certainly grant them a
goodly sustenance, and most surely Allah
is the best Giver of sustenance.
[22.59] He will certainly cause them to enter a place of
entrance which they shall be well pleased with, and most
surely Allah is Knowing, Forbearing.
[22.60] That (shall be so); and he who retaliates with the
like of that with which he has been afflicted and he has
been oppressed, Allah will most certainly
aid him; most surely.Allah is Pardoning, Forgiving.
[22.61] That is because Allah causes the night to enter
into the day and causes the day to enter into the night,
and because Allah is Hearing, Seeing.
[22.62] That is because Allah is the Truth, and that what
they call upon besides Him-- that is the falsehood, and
because Allah is the High, the Great.
[22.63] Do you not see that Allah sends down water from the
cloud so the earth becomes green? Surely Allah is
Benignant, Aware.
[22.64] His is whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever
is in the earth; and most surely Allah is the
Self-sufficient, the Praised.
[22.65] Do you not see that Allah has made subservient to
you whatsoever is in the earth and the ships running in the
sea by His command? And He withholds the
heaven from falling on the earth except with His
permission; most surely Allah is Compassionate, Merciful to
men.
[22.66] And He it is Who has brought you to life, then He
will cause you to die, then bring you to life (again); most
surely man is ungrateful.
[22.67] To every nation We appointed acts of devotion which
they observe, therefore they should not dispute with you
about the matter and call to your Lord; most surely you are
on a right way.
[22.68] And if they contend with you, say: Allah best knows
what you do.
[22.69] Allah will judge between you on the day of
resurrection respecting that in which you differ.
[22.70] Do you not know that Allah knows what is in the
heaven and the earth? Surely this is in a book; surely this
is easy to Allah.
[22.71] And they serve besides Allah that for which He has
not sent any authority, and that of which they have no
knowledge; and for the unjust there shall be no helper.
[22.72] And when Our clear communications are recited to
them you will find denial on the faces of those who
disbelieve; they almost spring upon those who
recite to them Our communications. Say: Shall I inform you
of what is worse than this? The fire; Allah has promised it
to those who disbelieve; and how evil the
resort!
[22.73] O people! a parable is set forth, therefore listen
to it: surely those whom you call upon besides Allah cannot
create fly, though they should all gather for it, and
should the fly snatch away anything from them, they could
not take it back from i weak are the invoker and the
invoked.
[22.74] They have not estimated Allah with the estimation
that i due to Him; most surely Allah is Strong, Mighty.
[22.75] Allah chooses messengers from among the angels and
from among the men; surely Allah is Hearing, Seeing.
[22.76] He knows what is before them and what is behind
them and to Allah are all affairs turned back.
[22.77] O you who believe! bow down and prostrate
yourselves and serve your Lord, and do.good that you may
succeed.
[22.78] And strive hard in (the way of) Allah, (such) a
striving a is due to Him; He has chosen you and has not
laid upon you an hardship in religion; the
faith of your father Ibrahim; He named you Muslims before
and in this, that the Apostle may be a bearer of witness to
you, and you may be bearers of witness to
the people; therefore keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate
and hold fast by Allah; He is your Guardian; how excellent
the Guardian and how excellent the Helper!
