62. Al-Jumu'a سُورَةُ الجُمُعَةِ

Yusuf AliWhatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare the Praises and Glory of God,- the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Exalted in Might, the Wise

Yusuf AliIt is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered an apostle from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom,- although they had been, before, in manifest error

Yusuf AliAs well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who have not already joined them: And He is exalted in Might, Wise

Yusuf AliSuch is the Bounty of God, which He bestows on whom He will: and God is the Lord of the highest bounty

Yusuf AliThe similitude of those who were charged with the (obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is that of a donkey which carries huge tomes (but understands them not). Evil is the similitude of people wh o falsify the Signs of God: and God guides not people who do wrong

Yusuf AliSay: "O ye that stand on Judaism! If ye think that ye are friends to God, to the exclusion of (other) men, then express your desire for Death, if ye are truthful

Yusuf AliBut never will they express their desire (for Death), because of the (deeds) their hands have sent on before them! and God knows well those that do wrong

Yusuf AliSay: "The Death from which ye flee will truly overtake you: then will ye be sent back to the Knower of things secret and open: and He will tell you (the truth of) the things that ye did

Yusuf AliO ye who believe! When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly to the Remembrance of God, and leave off business (and traffic): That is best for you if ye but knew

Yusuf AliAnd when the Prayer is finished, then may ye disperse through the land, and seek of the Bounty of God: and celebrate the Praises of God often (and without stint): that ye may prosper

Yusuf AliBut when they see some bargain or some amusement, they disperse headlong to it, and leave thee standing. Say: "The (blessing) from the Presence of God is better than any amusement or bargain! and God is the Best to provide (for all needs)