Sura 29 The Spider (Al-Ankaboot)

In the name of God, the Almighty, the Merciful.

[29:1] A. L. M.

[29:2] Did the people think that they would be left to say, "We believe," without them being tested?

[29:3] We have tested those before them, and indeed, God knows the truthful ones, and He knows the liars.

[29:4] Or do those who commit bad deeds think that they can get ahead of Us? Terrible indeed is their judgment!

[29:5] For those who seek the meeting with God, God's appointed time is surely coming. He is the Hearer, the Knowledgeable.

[29:6] He who strives, strives but for himself. Indeed, God is beyond need of all the worlds.

[29:7] For those who believe and do good deeds, We will wipe out their bad deeds, and We will reward them for the best of what they used to do.

[29:8] And We instructed the human being to show kindness to his parents, but if they strive to make you associate with Me that which you have no knowledge of, do not obey them. To Me is your return, then I will inform you of what you used to do.

[29:9] As for those who believe and do good deeds, We will admit them among the righteous.

[29:10] Among the people are those who say, "We believe in God," but if one of them is harmed in the cause of God, he regards the oppression of the people to be the same as God's punishment. However, if a victory comes from your Lord, they would say, "Indeed, we were with you." Does God not know best what lies inside the chests of all people?

[29:11] And indeed, God knows those who believe, and He knows the hypocrites.

[29:12] And those who disbelieve say to those who believe, "Follow our way and we will carry your sins." They will carry none of their sins. They are liars.

[29:13] They will carry their burdens as well as other burdens on top of their own, and they will be questioned on the Day of Resurrection regarding what they used to fabricate.

[29:14] We sent Noah to his people, and he remained among them one thousand years less fifty years, then the flood overtook them while they were transgressors.

[29:15] We then saved him and the companions of the ship, and We rendered it a sign for all people.

[29:16] And Abraham, when he said to his people, "Worship God and reverence Him. That is better for you if you only knew.

[29:17] But instead of God, you worship idols, and you create falsehood. Those that you worship instead of God do not possess any provisions for you. So seek provisions from God, worship Him and give thanks to Him. To Him, you shall be returned."

[29:18] If you deny, so have nations denied before you. The sole duty of the messenger is the clear delivery.