A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 38:1 Ṣād. By the Qur’ān containing reminder… 2 But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension. 3 How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape. Koran 38:1-3 Here’s my improved version:… Continue reading Qur’an 38:1-3
Author: Andrew Martin
Qur’an 37:180-182
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:180 Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe. 181 And peace upon the messengers. 182 And praise to Allāh, Lord of the worlds. Koran 37:180-182 Here’s my improved version: 37:180 This idol is what Muhammad's tribe and Muhammad worship. 181 There… Continue reading Qur’an 37:180-182
Qur’an 37:171-179
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:171 And Our word [i.e., decree] has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers, 172 [That] indeed, they would be those given victory 173 And [that] indeed, Our soldiers [i.e., the believers] will be those who overcome. 174 So, [O Muḥammad], leave them for a time.… Continue reading Qur’an 37:171-179
Qur’an 37:161-170
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:161 So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship, 162 You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him 163 Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire. 164 [The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.… Continue reading Qur’an 37:161-170
Qur’an 37:149-160
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:149 So inquire of them, [O Muḥammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons? 150 Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?" 151 Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say, 152 "Allāh has begotten," and… Continue reading Qur’an 37:149-160
Qur’an 37:139-148
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:139 And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers. 140 [Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship. 141 And he drew lots and was among the losers. 142 Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy. 143 And had he not been of those… Continue reading Qur’an 37:139-148
Qur’an 37:133-138
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:133 And indeed, Lot was among the messengers. 134 [So mention] when We saved him and his family, all, 135 Except an old woman [i.e., his wife] among those who remained [with the evildoers]. 136 Then We destroyed the others. 137 And indeed, you pass by… Continue reading Qur’an 37:133-138
Qur’an 37:123-132
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:123 And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers, 124 When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allāh? 125 Do you call upon Baʿl and leave the best of creators - 126 Allāh, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?" 127 And… Continue reading Qur’an 37:123-132
Qur’an 37:114-122
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 37:114 And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron. 115 And We saved them and their people from the great affliction, 116 And We supported them so it was they who overcame. 117 And We gave them the explicit Scripture [i.e., the Torah], 118… Continue reading Qur’an 37:114-122










