The Spider · Surah 29

The likeness of those who choose other patrons than Allah is as the likeness of the spider when she taketh unto herself a house, and lo! the frailest of all houses is the spider's house, if they but knew

Lo! Allah knoweth what thing they invoke instead of Him. He is the Mighty, the Wise

As for these similitudes, We coin them for mankind, but none will grasp their meaning save the wise

Allah created the heavens and the earth with truth. Lo! therein is indeed a portent for believers

Recite that which hath been inspired in thee of the Scripture, and establish worship. Lo! worship preserveth from lewdness and iniquity, but verily remembrance of Allah is more important. And Allah knoweth what ye do

And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it be in (a way) that is better, save with such of them as do wrong; and say: We believe in that which hath been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our Allah and your Allah is One, and unto Him we surrender

In like manner We have revealed unto thee the Scripture, and those unto whom We gave the Scripture aforetime will believe therein; and of these (also) there are some who believe therein. And none deny Our revelations save the disbelievers

And thou (O Muhammad) wast not a reader of any scripture before it, nor didst thou write it with thy right hand, for then might those have doubted, who follow falsehood

But it is clear revelations in the hearts of those who have been given knowledge, and none deny Our revelations save wrong-doers

And they say: Why are not portents sent down upon him from his Lord? Say: Portents are with Allah only, and I am but a plain warner

Is it not enough for them that We have sent down unto thee the Scripture which is read unto them? Lo! herein verily is mercy, and a reminder for folk who believe

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Allah sufficeth for witness between me and you. He knoweth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. And those who believe in vanity and disbelieve in Allah, they it is who are the losers

They bid thee hasten on the doom (of Allah). And if a term had not been appointed, the doom would assuredly have come unto them (ere now). And verily it will come upon them suddenly when they perceive not

They bid thee hasten on the doom, when lo! hell verily will encompass the disbelievers

On the day when the doom will overwhelm them from above them and from underneath their feet, and He will say: Taste what ye used to do

O my bondmen who believe! Lo! My earth is spacious. Therefor serve Me only

Every soul will taste of death. Then unto Us ye will be returned

Those who believe and do good works, them verily We shall house in lofty dwellings of the Garden underneath which rivers flow. There they will dwell secure. How sweet the guerdon of the toilers

Who persevere, and put their trust in their Lord

And how many an animal there is that beareth not its own provision! Allah provideth for it and for you. He is the Hearer, the Knower

And if thou wert to ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth, and constrained the sun and the moon (to their appointed work)? they would say: Allah. How then are they turned away

Allah maketh the provision wide for whom He will of His bondmen, and straiteneth it for whom (He will). Lo! Allah is Aware of all things

And if thou wert to ask them: Who causeth water to come down from the sky, and therewith reviveth the earth after its death? they verily would say: Allah. Say: Praise be to Allah! But most of them have no sense

This life of the world is but a pastime and a game. Lo! the home of the Hereafter - that is Life, if they but knew

And when they mount upon the ships they pray to Allah, making their faith pure for Him only, but when He bringeth them safe to land, behold! they ascribe partners (unto Him)

That they may disbelieve in that which We have given them, and that they may take their ease. But they will come to know

Have they not seen that We have appointed a sanctuary immune (from violence), while mankind are ravaged all around them? Do they then believe in falsehood and disbelieve in the bounty of Allah

Who doeth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah, or denieth the truth when it cometh unto him? Is not there a home in hell for disbelievers

As for those who strive in Us, We surely guide them to Our paths, and lo! Allah is with the good