Qualities of those who submit to Allah As mentioned in Surah Ash-Shura We all belong to Allah 4. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth, and He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Allah’s plan – Being one mankind, we are of different backgrounds 8. And if Allah had willed, He could have made them one nation, but He admits whom He wills into His mercy. And the wrongdoers, for them there isn’t any protector, nor a helper.
In each background, we are created as pairs 11. The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you mates from yourselves, and mates among the cattle. He multiplies you thereby. Not a thing is like unto Him. And He is the All Hearer, the All Seer.
Extending and restraining worldly provision is Allah’s decision 12. His are the keys of the heavens and the earth. He extends provision for whom He wills, and straitens (it for whom He wills). Indeed, He is the All Knower of all things.
Allah is Just and He set up Balance so mankind can do justice 17. Allah it is who has sent down the Book with truth and the Balance. And what will make you know, perhaps the Hour is near.
Allah is the Absolute Provider to His creation 19. Allah is Subtle with His slaves. He provides for whom He wills. And He is the All Strong, the All Mighty.
Man’s choice to strive for worldly life or for Hereafter 20. Whoever desires the harvest of the Hereafter, We give him increase in its harvest. And whoever desires the harvest of the world, We give him thereof, and for him there is not any portion in the Hereafter.
When man errs, Allah forgives 25. And He it is who accepts repentance from His slaves, and He pardons the evil deeds, and He knows what you do.
When man calls, Allah responds 26. And He answers (the supplication of) those who believe and do righteous deeds, and increase for them from His bounty. And the disbelievers, for them will be a severe punishment.
If given unrestricted provision, man will become a tyrant 27. And if Allah had extended the provision for His slaves, they would have committed tyranny on the earth, but He sends down by the measure what He wills. Indeed He is, of His slaves, Informed, Seer.
When man despairs, Allah spreads His mercy 28. And He it is who sends down the rain after when they had despaired, and He spreads out His mercy. And He is the Protector, the Praiseworthy.
Calamity is the earnings of man’s own hands - Allah forgives much 30. And whatever befalls you of misfortune, it is for what your hands have earned. And He forgives much.
Worldly enjoyments are brief – Hereafter is ever lasting 36. So whatever of things you have been given is an enjoyment of the life of the world. And that which is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who believe and upon their Lord they trust.
Allah’s slaves avoid sins and forgive 37. And those who avoid the greater sins and indecencies, and when they are angry, they forgive.
Allah’s slaves respond His call, pray and practice mutual counsel 38. And those who answer the call of their Lord and establish prayer, and whose affairs are a matter of counsel among them, and from what We have provided them, they spend.
Allah’s slaves defend against tyranny 39. And those who, when tyranny strikes them, they defend themselves.
Recompense of evil permitted - Forgiving and reconciliation is better 40. And the recompense for an evil is an evil one like it. Then whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, so his reward is from Allah. Indeed, He does not like wrongdoers.
But no blame in revenge when wrong is done 41. And whoever takes revenge after he has suffered wrong, then for such, upon them is not any way (blame).
Blame upon those who do wrong and rebel 42. The way (of blame) is only against those who wrong mankind, and rebel in the earth without right. Those will have a painful punishment.
Being patient and forgiving is a matter of courage 43. And whoever is patient and forgives. Indeed, that is of the affairs (requiring) courage.
No reprieve after punishment has arrived 44. And he whom Allah sends astray, then for him there is not any protector after Him. And you will see the wrongdoers when they see the punishment, saying, is there any way toward return.
Answer the call of your Lord before it is too late 47. Answer the call of your Lord before that there comes from Allah a Day which cannot be averted. You do not have any refuge that Day, nor have you any (power of) denial.
Man is ingrate 48. So if they turn away, then We have not sent you as a guard over them. Upon you is not except to convey (the message). And indeed, when We cause man to taste of mercy from Us, he rejoices in it. And if an evil befalls them for what their own hands have sent forth, then indeed, man (becomes) ingrate.