A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: And not alike are the two seas [i.e., bodies of water]. One is fresh and sweet, palatable for drinking, and one is salty and bitter. And from each you eat tender meat and extract ornaments which you wear, and you see the ships plowing through [them]… Continue reading Qur’an 35:12
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 35:9 And it is Allāh who sends the winds, and they stir the clouds, and We drive them to a dead land and give life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness. Thus is the resurrection. 10 Whoever desires honor [through power] - then to Allāh… Continue reading Qur’an 35:9-11
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 35:7 Those who disbelieve will have a severe punishment, and those who believe and do righteous deeds will have forgiveness and great reward. 8 Then is one to whom the evil of his deed has been made attractive so he considers it good [like one rightly… Continue reading Qur’an 35:7-8
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 35:4 And if they deny you, [O Muḥammad] - already were messengers denied before you. And to Allāh are returned [all] matters. 5 O mankind, indeed the promise of Allāh is truth, so let not the worldly life delude you and be not deceived about Allāh… Continue reading Qur’an 35:4-6
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 35:1 [All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Creator of the heavens and the earth, [who] made the angels messengers having wings, two or three or four. He increases in creation what He wills. Indeed, Allāh is over all things competent. 2 Whatever Allāh grants to people… Continue reading Qur’an 35:1-3
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 34:51 And if you could see when they are terrified but there is no escape, and they will be seized from a place nearby. 52 And they will [then] say, "We believe in it!" But how for them will be the taking [of faith] from a… Continue reading Qur’an 34:51-54
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 34:46 Say, "I only advise you of one [thing] - that you stand for Allāh, [seeking truth] in pairs and individually, and then give thought." There is not in your companion any madness. He is only a warner to you before a severe punishment. 47 Say,… Continue reading Qur’an 34:46-50
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 34:43 And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, they say, "This is not but a man who wishes to avert you from that which your fathers were worshipping." And they say, "This is not except a lie invented." And those who disbelieve… Continue reading Qur’an 34:43-45
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 34:40 And [mention] the Day when He will gather them all and then say to the angels, "Did these [people] used to worship you?" 41 They will say, "Exalted are You! You, [O Allāh], are our benefactor excluding [i.e., not] them. Rather, they used to worship… Continue reading Qur’an 34:40-42
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Say, "Indeed, my Lord extends provision for whom He wills of His servants and restricts [it] for him. But whatever thing you spend [in His cause] - He will compensate it; and He is the best of providers." Koran 34:39 Here’s my improved version: Muhammad lied.… Continue reading Qur’an 34:39
