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[49:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
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| 1. |
[49:1] O you who believe, do not place your opinion above that of GOD and
His messenger. You shall reverence GOD. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. |
| 2. |
[49:2] O you who believe, do not raise your voices above the voice of the
prophet, nor shall you shout at him as you shout at each other, lest your
works become nullified while you do not perceive.
*49:2 Whenever the word ``prophet'' (Nabi) is used in reference to Muhammad,
it invariably refers to him during his life, not after his death. Obviously,
we cannot possibly raise our voices above Muhammad's voice, now that he is
dead. See also 33:56. |
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[49:3] Surely, those who lower their voices at the messenger of GOD are the
ones whose hearts are prepared by GOD to become righteous. They have deserved
forgiveness and a great recompense.
*49:3 Respecting the messenger helps
outsiders and visitors in coming to God's message. |
| 4. |
[49:4] As for those who call on you from outside the walls, most of them
do not understand. |
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[49:5] Had they been patient until you came out to them, it would have been
better for them. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. |
| 6. |
[49:6] O you who believe, if a wicked person brings any news to you, you
shall first investigate, lest you commit injustice towards some people, out
of ignorance, then become sorry and remorseful for what you have done. |
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[49:7] And know that GOD's messenger has come in your midst. Had he listened
to you in many things, you would have made things difficult for yourselves.
But GOD made you love faith and adorned it in your hearts, and He made you
abhor disbelief, wickedness, and disobedience. These are the guided ones. |
| 8. |
[49:8] Such is grace from GOD and His blessings. GOD is Omniscient, Most
Wise. |
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[49:9] If two groups of believers fought with each other, you shall reconcile
them. If one group aggresses against the other, you shall fight the aggressing
group until they submit to GOD's command. Once they submit, you shall reconcile
the two groups equitably. You shall maintain justice; GOD loves those who
are just. |
| 10. |
[49:10] The believers are members of one family; you shall keep the peace
within your family and reverence GOD, that you may attain mercy. |
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[49:11] O you who believe, no people shall ridicule other people, for they
may be better than they. Nor shall any women ridicule other women, for they
may be better than they. Nor shall you mock one another, or make fun of your
names. Evil indeed is the reversion to wickedness after attaining faith.
Anyone who does not repent after this, these are the transgressors. |
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[49:12] O you who believe, you shall avoid any suspicion, for even a little
bit of suspicion is sinful. You shall not spy on one another, nor shall you
backbite one another; this is as abominable as eating the flesh of your dead
brother. You certainly abhor this. You shall observe GOD. GOD is Redeemer,
Most Merciful. |
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[49:13] O people, we created you from the same male and female, and rendered
you distinct peoples and tribes, that you may recognize one another. The
best among you in the sight of GOD is the most righteous. GOD is Omniscient,
Cognizant. |
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[49:14] The Arabs said, "We are Mu'mens (believers)." Say, "You have not
believed; what you should say is, `We are Muslims (submitters),' until belief
is established in your hearts." If you obey GOD and His messenger, He will
not put any of your works to waste. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. |
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[49:15] Mu'mens (believers) are those who believe in GOD and His messenger,
then attain the status of having no doubt whatsoever, and strive with their
money and their lives in the cause of GOD. These are the truthful ones. |
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[49:16] Say, "Are you informing GOD about your religion? GOD knows everything
in the heavens and the earth. GOD is Omniscient." |
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[49:17] They act as if they are doing you a favor by embracing Submission!
Say, "You are not doing me any favors by embracing Submission. GOD is the
One who is doing you a great favor by guiding you to the faith, if you are
sincere." |
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[49:18] GOD knows all the secrets in the heavens and the earth; GOD is Seer
of everything you do. |
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