In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind.

1. Alif. Lam. Meem.

2. Do people think they'll be left alone to say, "We believe," without being tested?

3. We tested those who came before them, so Allah will clearly show who is truthful, and who is lying.

4. Do those who do wrong think they can escape Us? How badly they judge!

5. Whoever hopes to meet Allah, that time is surely coming — and He hears and knows everything.

6. Whoever strives, strives only for his own benefit. Allah doesn't need anything from anyone.

7. Those who believe and do good deeds — We will erase their mistakes and reward them generously for the best they've done.

8. We've instructed every human to treat their parents kindly. But if your parents pressure you to worship anything besides Me — something you have no knowledge of — don't obey them. You will all return to Me, and I will inform you clearly about everything you've done.

9. Those who believe and do good deeds — We will surely welcome them among the righteous.

10. Some people say, "We believe in Allah," but when they're hurt for Allah's sake, they treat people's harm, as if it were Allah's punishment. But if help comes from your Lord, they'll quickly say, "We were always with you!" Doesn't Allah know best what's in everyone's hearts?

11. Allah will clearly show who truly believes, and He will clearly show who the hypocrites are.

12. The disbelievers say to the believers, "Follow our way, and we'll carry your sins for you." But they won't carry anyone else's sins at all — they're definitely lying.

13. They'll carry their own heavy burdens, and even more burdens along with their own. On the Day of Judgment, they'll surely be questioned about the lies they made up.

14. We sent Noah to his people, and he stayed among them for a thousand years minus fifty. Then the flood overtook them, for they were wrongdoers.

15. But We saved him and those on the ship, and We made it a sign for all people.

16. And remember Abraham, when he said to his people, "Worship Allah, and be mindful of Him. That's better for you, if only you knew.

17. You're worshiping idols instead of Allah, and you're making up lies. Those you worship besides Allah can't provide for you at all. So seek your provision from Allah, worship Him, and be thankful to Him. To Him you'll return."

18. If you reject this message, other nations before you rejected too. The messenger's only job is to clearly deliver the message.

19. Don't they see how Allah begins creation, then brings it back again? That's easy for Allah.

20. Say, "Travel through the earth, and see how Allah started creation. Then Allah will bring about the other creation. Allah has power over everything."

21. He punishes whoever He wills, and He shows mercy to whoever He wills. And to Him you'll all return.

22. You can't escape Him on earth or in the sky. And besides Allah, you have no protector and no helper.

23. Those who reject Allah's verses and deny meeting Him — they've lost hope in My mercy, and they'll face a painful punishment.

24. Abraham's people had no answer, except to say, "Kill him or burn him!" But Allah saved him from the fire. In this are clear signs for people who believe.

25. Abraham said, "You've taken idols instead of Allah, just to strengthen your friendships in this worldly life. But on the Day of Judgment, you'll reject each other, and curse each other. Your home will be the Fire, and you'll have no helpers."

26. Then Lot believed in him. Abraham said, "I'm leaving my home for the sake of my Lord. He is the Mighty, the Wise."

27. We blessed Abraham with Isaac and Jacob, and placed prophethood and scripture among his descendants. We gave him his reward in this world, and in the Hereafter, he'll surely be among the righteous.

28. And remember Lot, when he said to his people, "You're committing shameful acts that no one in the world has ever done before you.

29. You're approaching men, robbing travelers on the road, and openly doing wrong in your gatherings." But his people's only answer was, "Bring Allah's punishment upon us, if you're telling the truth!"

30. Lot prayed, "My Lord, help me against these corruptors."

31. When Our messengers brought Abraham the good news, they said, "We will destroy the people of this town, because its people have been doing wrong."

32. Abraham said, "But Lot is there!" They replied, "We know exactly who is there. We will surely save him and his family, except his wife — she will be among those left behind."

33. And when Our messengers came to Lot, he felt worried and upset by their arrival. But they said, "Don't be afraid or sad. We will save you and your family, except your wife — she will be among those left behind."

34. "We will send down a punishment from the sky on the people of this town, because of the wrong things they've been doing."

35. And We have left clear signs of that town for people who think carefully.

36. To the people of Midian, We sent their brother Shuayb. He said, "My people, worship Allah, look forward to the Last Day, and don't spread trouble and corruption on earth."

37. But they rejected him, so an earthquake seized them, and by morning, they lay lifeless in their homes.

38. And remember Aad and Thamud — you've seen clearly from their ruined homes what happened to them. Satan made their actions seem good to them, and turned them away from the right path, even though they had insight.

39. And remember Qarun, Pharaoh, and Haman. Moses came to them with clear proofs, but they acted arrogantly on earth, and they couldn't escape.

40. We punished each of them for their sins. Some We struck with a violent storm of stones, some were overtaken by a mighty blast, some We caused the earth to swallow, and some We drowned. Allah never wronged them, but they wronged themselves.

41. Those who take protectors other than Allah are like a spider who builds a house — the weakest of all houses is surely the spider's house, if only they understood.

42. Allah knows exactly what they worship besides Him. He is the Almighty, the Wise.

43. These examples We give to people, but only those with knowledge truly understand them.

44. Allah created the heavens and the earth with truth. Surely, in this is a clear sign for those who believe.

45. Recite what has been revealed to you from the Book, and pray regularly. Prayer keeps you away from shameful and wrong things, and remembering Allah is greater. Allah knows everything you do.

46. Don't argue with the People of the Book, except in the kindest way, unless they treat you unfairly. Say, "We believe in what was revealed to us, and what was revealed to you. Our God and your God is One, and we submit ourselves to Him."

47. This is how We sent down the Book to you. Those who received the Scripture before believe in it, and some of these people also believe in it. Only those who reject the truth deny Our verses.

48. You never read any book before this, nor did you write one with your own hand. If you had, those who spread lies would have doubted.

49. Instead, these are clear verses — preserved in the hearts of those given knowledge. Only the wrongdoers deny Our verses.

50. They say, "Why hasn't he received miracles from his Lord?" Say, "Miracles are only with Allah, and I am just a clear warner."

51. Isn't it enough for them that We sent down the Book to you, which is recited to them? Truly, in this is mercy and a reminder for people who believe.

52. Say, "Allah is enough as a witness between you and me. He knows everything in the heavens and the earth. Those who believe in falsehood and reject Allah — they are the real losers."

53. They rush you to bring punishment. If a fixed time wasn't already set, punishment would have come to them. It will definitely come suddenly, when they least expect it.

54. They rush you to bring punishment, but Hell surrounds those who reject the truth.

55. On the Day when punishment covers them from above and beneath their feet, He will say, "Taste the result of what you used to do."

56. My servants who believe, My earth is vast, so worship Me alone.

57. Every soul will taste death, then you will all return to Us.

58. Those who believe and do good deeds, We will surely give them beautiful homes in Paradise, with rivers flowing beneath them, where they will live forever. What a wonderful reward for those who do good.

59. Those who patiently endure, and put their trust in their Lord.

60. How many creatures are there that don't carry their own food? Allah provides for them, and for you too. He hears everything and knows everything.

61. If you ask them, "Who created the heavens and the earth, and made the sun and the moon serve us?" they'll surely say, "Allah." Then how can they turn away from the truth?

62. Allah gives plenty to whoever He wishes among His servants, and He limits it for whoever He wishes. Allah truly knows everything.

63. And if you ask them, "Who sends down rain from the sky, bringing the earth back to life after it was dead?" they'll surely say, "Allah." Say, "Praise belongs to Allah!" But most of them don't understand.

64. This worldly life is nothing but play and distraction. The life in the Hereafter — that's the real life, if only they knew.

65. When they sail on ships, they sincerely pray to Allah alone. But as soon as He brings them safely back to land, suddenly they're worshiping others along with Him.

66. They show no thanks for what We've given them, and they enjoy themselves for now — but soon they'll know.

67. Don't they see how We've made a safe and sacred place for them, while people around them are being taken away? How can they believe in falsehood and reject Allah's blessings?

68. Who could be more wrong than someone who makes up lies about Allah, or rejects the truth when it comes to them? Isn't Hell the right place for the unbelievers?

69. And those who struggle for Our sake — We'll surely guide them in Our paths. Allah is truly with those who do good.