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Indeed, those who deny Allah’s signs, kill the prophets unjustly, and kill people who stand up for justice—give them good news of a painful punishment.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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They are the ones whose deeds are wasted in this world and the Hereafter. And they will have no helpers.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the Scriptures?1 Yet when they are invited to the Book of Allah to settle their disputes, some of them turn away heedlessly.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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This is because they say, “The Fire will not touch us except for a few days.” They have been deceived in their faith by their wishful lying.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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But how ˹horrible˺ will it be when We gather them together on the Day about which there is no doubt—when every soul will be paid in full for what it has done, and none will be wronged!

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “O Allah! Lord over all authorities! You give authority to whoever You please and remove it from who You please; You honour whoever You please and disgrace who You please—all good is in Your Hands. Surely You ˹alone˺ are Most Capable of everything.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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You cause the night to pass into the day and the day into the night. You bring forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living. And You provide for whoever You will without limit.”

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Believers should not take disbelievers as guardians instead of the believers—and whoever does so will have nothing to hope for from Allah—unless it is a precaution against their tyranny. And Allah warns you about Himself. And to Allah is the final return.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Whether you conceal what is in your hearts or reveal it, it is known to Allah. For He knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And Allah is Most Capable of everything.”

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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˹Watch for˺ the Day when every soul will be presented with whatever good it has done. And it will wish that its misdeeds were far off. And Allah warns you about Himself. And Allah is Ever Gracious to ˹His˺ servants.

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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