DAY 259:Hud 1-12

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  DAY 259:Hud 1-12

   Alif-Lãm-Ra. ˹This is˺ a Book whose verses are well perfected and then fully explained. ˹It is˺ from the One ˹Who is˺ All-Wise, All-Aware. ˹Tell them, O  Prophet,˺ “Worship none but Allah. Surely I am a warner and deliverer of good news to you from Him. And seek your Lord’s forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance. He will grant you a good provision for an appointed term and graciously reward the doers of good. But if you turn away, then I truly fear for you the torment of a formidable Day. To Allah is your return. And He is Most Capable of everything.” Indeed, they enfold ˹what is in˺ their hearts, ˹trying˺ to hide it from Him! But even when they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. Surely He knows best what is ˹hidden˺ in the heart. There is no moving creature on earth whose provision is not guaranteed by Allah. And He knows where it lives and where it is laid to rest. All is ˹written˺ in a perfect Record. He is the One Who created the heavens and the earth in six stages—and His Throne was upon the waters—in order to test which of you is best in deeds. And if you ˹O Prophet˺ say, “Surely you will ˹all˺ be raised up after death,” the disbelievers will certainly say, “That is nothing but pure magic!” And if We delay their punishment until an appointed time, they will definitely say, “What is holding it back?” Indeed, on the Day it overtakes them, it will not be averted from them, and they will be overwhelmed by what they used to ridicule. If We give people a taste of Our mercy then take it away from them, they become utterly desperate, ungrateful. But if We give them a taste of prosperity after being touched with adversity, they say, “My ills are gone,” and become totally prideful and boastful, except those who patiently endure and do good. It is they who will have forgiveness and a mighty reward. Perhaps you ˹O Prophet˺ may wish to give up some of what is revealed to you and may be distressed by it because they say, “If only a treasure had been sent down to him, or an angel had come with him!” You are only a warner, and Allah is the Trustee of All Affairs.
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      Divine Origin of the Quran: The Book is perfect, detailed, and from the All-Wise Allah.
      Core Message: Exclusive worship of Allah, coupled with repentance.
      Reassurance: Allah is the Knower of secrets, the Ultimate Provider, and the final destination.
      Purpose of Life: The world is a test of deeds.
  
      لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا    
  
       "In order to put you through experiences that reveal your true nature—[to see] which of you performs the most fitting, sound, and appropriate deeds."
      Human Nature: An analysis of the ungrateful and boastful nature of man, contrasted with the patient, righteous believer.
      Consolation for the Prophet: A reminder of his role as a warner and that ultimate control is with Allah, alleviating the burden he felt.
      
       Allah has revealed this perfect Quran to warn and guide you, so live this life of divine tests with sincere and righteous deeds, trusting that He is your ultimate Provider and Destination, and do not be dismayed by the rejecters' demands
      
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