Ash-Shûra (Surah 42)
Ash-Shûra (Consultation)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah takes its name from verse 38 which talks about conducting affairs by mutual consultation as one of the qualities of the true believers. The sûrah emphasizes that Allah has decreed for Muslims the same religion ordained for all the previous prophets. The believers are commanded to resort to Allah’s judgment if disagreement arises. Allah’s oneness, power, and wisdom are emphasized as the pagans’ faith in powerless idols is condemned. Both the end of this sûrah and the beginning of the next stress the fact that the Quran has been revealed by Allah. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Allah Almighty
1. Ḥâ-Mĩm. 2. ’Aĩn-Sĩn-Qãf. 3. And so you (O Prophet) are sent revelation, just like those before you, by Allah—the Almighty, All-Wise. 4. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And He is the Most High, the Greatest. 5. The heavens nearly burst, one above the other, (in awe of Him). And the angels glorify the praises of their Lord, and seek forgiveness for those on earth. Surely Allah alone is the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Surah 42 - Ash-Shûra (Consultation) - Verses 1-5
Allah Is the Protector
6. As for those who take other protectors besides Him, Allah is Watchful over them. And you (O Prophet) are not a keeper over them. 7. And so We have revealed to you a Quran in Arabic, so you may warn the Mother of Cities and everyone around it, and warn of the Day of Gathering—about which there is no doubt—(when) a group will be in Paradise and another in the Blaze. 8. Had Allah willed, He could have easily made all (humanity) into a single community (of believers). But He admits into His mercy whoever He wills. And the wrongdoers will have no protector or helper. 9. How can they take protectors besides Him? Allah alone is the Protector. He (alone) gives life to the dead. And He (alone) is Most Capable of everything.
Surah 42 - Ash-Shûra (Consultation) - Verses 6-9
Advice to the Believers
10. (Say to the believers, O Prophet,) “Whatever you may differ about, its judgment rests with Allah. That is Allah—my Lord. In Him I put my trust, and to Him I (always) turn.”
Surah 42 - Ash-Shûra (Consultation) - Verses 10-10
Allah Is the Creator and Provider
11. (He is) the Originator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you spouses from among yourselves, and (made) mates for cattle (as well)—multiplying you (both). There is nothing like Him, for He (alone) is the All-Hearing, All-Seeing. 12. To Him belong the keys (of the treasuries) of the heavens and the earth. He gives abundant or limited provisions to whoever He wills. Indeed, He has (perfect) knowledge of all things.