The Defrauders (al-Mutaffifin)
Table of Contents
1-3 The defrauders are those who take a full measure from people.
- But when they measure or weigh to others, they cheat.
- Woe to them!
7 The record of the wicked is in Sijjeen, a numerical book.
- When our Our revelations are recited to the sinful aggressor, he says, “Legends of the ancients.”
- Their hearts have become corroded by what they used to earn.
15 On that Day:
- they will roast in Hell.
- It will be said, “This is what you used to deny.”
18-20 The record of the righteous is in Elliyyeen, a numerical book.
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It is witnessed by those brought near.
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The righteous will be amid bliss 23. on thrones, looking on.
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You will recognize on their faces the radiance of bliss.
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They will be given to drink a sealed wine with a musk as a seal—this is what competitors should compete for.
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Its mixture is of Tasneem, 28. a spring from which those brought near drink.
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Those who committed crimes used to laugh at those who believed.
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And when they passed by them, they would wink at one another.
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And when they went back to their families, they would go back exulting.
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And if they saw them, they would say, “These people are lost.”
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Yet they were not sent as guardians over them.
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But on that Day, those who believed will laugh at the unbelievers.
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On luxurious furnishings, looking on.
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Have the unbelievers been repaid for what they used to do?