Yusuf Ali
I do call to witness the Resurrection Day;
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And I do call to witness the self-reproaching spirit: (Eschew Evil).
Yusuf Ali
Does man think that We cannot assemble his bones?
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Nay, We are able to put together in perfect order the very tips of his fingers.
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But man wishes to do wrong (even) in the time in front of him.
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He questions: "When is the Day of Resurrection?"
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At length, when the sight is dazed,
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And the moon is buried in darkness.
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And the sun and moon are joined together,-
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That Day will Man say: "Where is the refuge?"
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By no means! No place of safety!
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Before thy Lord (alone), that Day will be the place of rest.
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That Day will Man be told (all) that he put forward, and all that he put back.
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Nay, man will be evidence against himself,
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Even though he were to put up his excuses.
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Move not thy tongue concerning the (Qur´an) to make haste therewith.
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It is for Us to collect it and to promulgate it:
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But when We have promulgated it, follow thou its recital (as promulgated):
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Nay more, it is for Us to explain it (and make it clear):
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Nay, (ye men!) but ye love the fleeting life,