"Jherek Chamaeleo" <frogoftheworld@no-spam> wrote in message news:<lQxza.40768$1s1.573827@no-spam>...
> Surah 27. The Ant, The Ants
> 1. These are verses of the Qur'an,-a book that makes (things) clear;
>
> 2. A guide: and glad tidings for the believers,-
>
> 3. Those who establish regular prayers and give in regular charity, and also
> have (full) assurance of the hereafter.
>
> 4. As to those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds
> pleasing in their eyes; and so they wander about in distraction.
>
> 5. Such are they for whom a grievous Penalty is (waiting); and in the
> Hereafter theirs will be the greatest loss.
>
> 6. As to thee, the Qur'an is bestowed upon thee from the presence of one who
> is wise and all-knowing.
>
> 7. Behold! Moses said to his family: "I perceive a fire; soon will I bring
> you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning brand to
> light our fuel, that ye may warn yourselves.
>
> 8. But when he came to the (fire), a voice was heard: "Blessed are those in
> the fire and those around: and glory to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
>
> 9. "O Moses! verily, I am Allah, the exalted in might, the wise!....
>
> 10. "Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it moving (of its own
> accord)as if it had been a snake, he turned back in retreat, and retraced
> not his steps: "O Moses!" (it was said), "Fear not: truly, in My presence,
> those called as apostles have no fear,-
>
> 11. "But if any have done wrong and have thereafter substituted good to take
> the place of evil, truly, I am Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
>
> 12. "Now put thy hand into thy bosom, and it will come forth white without
> stain (or harm): (these are) among the nine Signs (thou wilt take) to
> Pharaoh and his people: for they are a people rebellious in transgression."
>
> 13. But when Our Signs came to them, that should have opened their eyes,
> they said: "This is sorcery manifest!"
>
> 14. And they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance, though their
> souls were convinced thereof: so see what was the end of those who acted
> corruptly!
>
> 15. We gave (in the past) knowledge to David and Solomon: And they both said
> : "Praise be to Allah, Who has favoured us above many of his servants who
> believe!"
>
> 16. And Solomon was David's heir. He said: "O ye people! We have been taught
> the speech of birds, and on us has been bestowed (a little) of all things:
> this is indeed Grace manifest (from Allah.)"
>
> 17. And before Solomon were marshalled his hosts,- of Jinns and men and
> birds, and they were all kept in order and ranks.
>
> 18. At length, when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants, one of the ants
> said: "O ye ants, get into your habitations, lest Solomon and his hosts
> crush you (under foot) without knowing it."
>
> 19. So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: "O my Lord! so order me
> that I may be grateful for Thy favours, which thou hast bestowed on me and
> on my parents, and that I may work the righteousness that will please Thee:
> And admit me, by Thy Grace, to the ranks of Thy righteous Servants."
>
> 20. And he took a muster of the Birds; and he said: "Why is it I see not the
> Hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?
>
> 21. "I will certainly punish him with a severe penalty, or execute him,
> unless he bring me a clear reason (for absence)."
>
> 22. But the Hoopoe tarried not far: he (came up and) said: "I have compassed
> (territory) which thou hast not compassed, and I have come to thee from Saba
> with tidings true.
>
> 23. "I found (there) a woman ruling over them and provided with every
> requisite; and she has a magnificent throne.
>
> 24. "I found her and her people worshipping the sun besides Allah. Satan has
> made their deeds seem pleasing in their eyes, and has kept them away from
> the Path,- so they receive no guidance,-
>
> 25. "(Kept them away from the Path), that they should not worship Allah, Who
> brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what
> ye hide and what ye reveal.
>
> 26. "(Allah)!- there is no god but He!- Lord of the Throne Supreme!"
>
> 27. (Solomon) said: "Soon shall we see whether thou hast told the truth or
> lied!
>
> 28. "Go thou, with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them: then draw
> back from them, and (wait to) see what answer they return"...
>
> 29. (The queen) said: "Ye chiefs! here is delivered to me - a letter worthy
> of respect.
>
> 30. "It is from Solomon, and is (as follows): 'In the name of Allah, Most
> Gracious, Most Merciful:
>
> 31. "'Be ye not arrogant against me, but come to me in submission (to the
> true Religion).'"
>
> 32. She said: "Ye chiefs! advise me in (this) my affair: no affair have I
> decided except in your presence."
>
> 33. They said: "We are endued with strength, and given to vehement war: but
> the command is with thee; so consider what thou wilt command."
>
> 34. She said: "Kings, when they enter a country, despoil it, and make the
> noblest of its people its meanest thus do they behave.
>
> 35. "But I am going to send him a present, and (wait) to see with what
> (answer) return (my) ambassadors."
>
> 36. Now when (the embassy) came to Solomon, he said: "Will ye give me
> abundance in wealth? But that which Allah has given me is better than that
> which He has given you! Nay it is ye who rejoice in your gift!
>
> 37. "Go back to them, and be sure we shall come to them with such hosts as
> they will never be able to meet: We shall expel them from there in disgrace,
> and they will feel humbled (indeed)."
>
> 38. He said (to his own men): "Ye chiefs! which of you can bring me her
> throne before they come to me in submission?"
>
> 39. Said an 'Ifrit, of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee before thou rise
> from thy council: indeed I have full strength for the purpose, and may be
> trusted."
>
> 40. Said one who had knowledge of the Book: "I will bring it to thee within
> the twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it placed firmly before
> him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord!- to test me whether I am
> grateful or ungrateful! and if any is grateful, truly his gratitude is (a
> gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my Lord is Free of
> all Needs, Supreme in Honour !"
>
> 41. He said: "Transform her throne out of all recognition by her: let us see
> whether she is guided (to the truth) or is one of those who receive no
> guidance."
>
> 42. So when she arrived, she was asked, "Is this thy throne?" She said, "It
> was just like this; and knowledge was bestowed on us in advance of this, and
> we have submitted to Allah (in Islam)."
>
> 43. And he diverted her from the worship of others besides Allah. for she
> was (sprung) of a people that had no faith.
>
> 44. She was asked to enter the lofty Palace: but when she saw it, she
> thought it was a lake of water, and she (tucked up her skirts), uncovering
> her legs. He said: "This is but a palace paved smooth with slabs of glass."
> She said: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul: I do (now) submit (in
> Islam), with Solomon, to the Lord of the Worlds."
>
> 45. We sent (aforetime), to the Thamud, their brother Salih, saying, "Serve
> Allah.: But behold, they became two factions quarrelling with each other.
>
> 46. He said: "O my people! why ask ye to hasten on the evil in preference to
> the good? If only ye ask Allah for forgiveness, ye may hope to receive
> mercy.
>
> 47. They said: "Ill omen do we augur from thee and those that are with
> thee". He said: "Your ill omen is with Allah. yea, ye are a people under
> trial."
>
> 48. There were in the city nine men of a family, who made mischief in the
> land, and would not reform.
>
> 49. They said: "Swear a mutual oath by Allah that we shall make a secret
> night attack on him and his people, and that we shall then say to his heir
> (when he seeks vengeance): 'We were not present at the slaughter of his
> people, and we are positively telling the truth.'"
>
> 50. They plotted and planned, but We too planned, even while they perceived
> it not.
>
> 51. Then see what was the end of their plot!- this, that We destroyed them
> and their people, all (of them).
>
> 52. Now such were their houses, - in utter ruin, - because they practised
> wrong- doing. Verily in this is a Sign for people of knowledge.
>
> 53. And We saved those who believed and practised righteousness.
>
> 54. (We also sent) Lut (as an apostle): behold, He said to his people, "Do
> ye do what is shameful though ye see (its iniquity)?
>
> 55. Would ye really approach men in your lusts rather than women? Nay, ye
> are a people (grossly) ignorant!
>
> 56. But his people gave no other answer but this: they said, "Drive out the
> followers of Lut from your city: these are indeed men who want to be clean
> and pure!"
>
> 57. But We saved him and his family, except his wife; her We destined to be
> of those who lagged behind.
>
> 58. And We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): and evil was the
> shower on those who were admonished (but heeded not)!
>
> 59. Say: Praise be to Allah, and Peace on his servants whom He has chosen
> (for his Message). (Who) is better?- Allah or the false gods they associate
> (with Him)?
>
> 60. Or, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and Who sends you down
> rain from the sky? Yea, with it We cause to grow well-planted orchards full
> of beauty of delight: it is not in your power to cause the growth of the
> trees in them. (Can there be another) god besides Allah. Nay, they are a
> people who swerve from justice.
>
> 61. Or, Who has made the earth firm to live in; made rivers in its midst;
> set thereon mountains immovable; and made a separating bar between the two
> bodies of flowing water? (can there be another) god besides Allah. Nay, most
> of them know not.
>
> 62. Or, Who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him, and Who
> relieves its suffering, and makes you (mankind) inheritors of the earth?
> (Can there be another) god besides Allah. Little it is that ye heed!
>
> 63. Or, Who guides you through the depths of darkness on land and sea, and
> Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy? (Can
> there be another) god besides Allah.- High is Allah above what they
> associate with Him!
>
> 64. Or, Who originates creation, then repeats it, and who gives you
> sustenance from heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah.
> Say, "Bring forth your argument, if ye are telling the truth!"
>
> 65. Say: None in the heavens or on earth, except Allah, knows what is
> hidden: nor can they perceive when they shall be raised up (for Judgment).
>
> 66. Still less can their knowledge comprehend the Hereafter: Nay, they are
> in doubt and uncertainty thereanent; nay, they are blind thereunto!
>
> 67. The Unbelievers say: "What! when we become dust,- we and our fathers,-
> shall we really be raised (from the dead)?
>
> 68. "It is true we were promised this,- we and our fathers before (us):
> these are nothing but tales of the ancients."
>
> 69. Say: "Go ye through the earth and see what has been the end of those
> guilty (of sin)."
>
> 70. But grieve not over them, nor distress thyself because of their plots.
>
> 71. They also say: "When will this promise (come to pass)? (Say) if ye are
> truthful."
>
> 72. Say: "It may be that some of the events which ye wish to hasten on may
> be (close) in your pursuit!"
>
> 73. But verily thy Lord is full of grace to mankind: Yet most of them are
> ungrateful.
>
> 74. And verily thy Lord knoweth all that their hearts do hide. As well as
> all that they reveal.
>
> 75. Nor is there aught of the unseen, in heaven or earth, but is (recorded)
> in a clear record.
>
> 76. Verily this Qur'an doth explain to the Children of Israel most of the
> matters in which they disagree.
>
> 77. And it certainly is a Guide and a Mercy to those who believe.
>
> 78. Verily thy Lord will decide between them by His Decree: and He is
> Exalted in Might, All-Knowing.
>
> 79. So put thy trust in Allah. for thou art on (the path of) manifest Truth.
>
> 80. Truly thou canst not cause the dead to listen, nor canst thou cause the
> deaf to hear the call, (especially) when they turn back in retreat.
>
> 81. Nor canst thou be a guide to the blind, (to prevent them) from straying:
> only those wilt thou get to listen who believe in Our Signs, and they will
> bow in Islam.
>
> 82. And when the Word is fulfilled against them (the unjust), we shall
> produce from the earth a beast to (face) them: He will speak to them, for
> that mankind did not believe with assurance in Our Signs.
>
> 83. One day We shall gather together from every people a troop of those who
> reject our Signs, and they shall be kept in ranks,-
>
> 84. Until, when they come (before the Judgment-seat), ((Allah)) will say:
> "Did ye reject My Signs, though ye comprehended them not in knowledge, or
> what was it ye did?"
>
> 85. And the Word will be fulfilled against them, because of their
> wrong-doing, and they will be unable to speak (in plea).
>
> 86. See they not that We have made the Night for them to rest in and the Day
> to give them light? Verily in this are Signs for any people that believe!
>
> 87. And the Day that the Trumpet will be sounded - then will be smitten with
> terror those who are in the heavens, and those who are on earth, except such
> as Allah will please (to exempt): and all shall come to His (Presence) as
> beings conscious of their lowliness.
>
> 88. Thou seest the mountains and thinkest them firmly fixed: but they shall
> pass away as the clouds pass away: (such is) the artistry of Allah, who
> disposes of all things in perfect order: for he is well acquainted with all
> that ye do.
>
> 89. If any do good, good will (accrue) to them therefrom; and they will be
> secure from terror that Day.
>
> 90. And if any do evil, their faces will be thrown headlong into the Fire:
> "Do ye receive a reward other than that which ye have earned by your deeds?"
>
> 91. For me, I have been commanded to serve the Lord of this city, Him Who
> has sanctified it and to Whom (belong) all things: and I am commanded to be
> of those who bow in Islam to Allah.s Will,-
>
> 92. And to rehearse the Qur'an: and if any accept guidance, they do it for
> the good of their own souls, and if any stray, say: "I am only a Warner".
>
> 93. And say: "Praise be to Allah, Who will soon show you His Signs, so that
> ye shall know them"; and thy Lord is not unmindful of all that ye do.
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JBENWAY@no-spam wrote in message news:<3eb46bbb.0306231502.4435a459@no-spam>...
> "Jherek Chamaeleo" <frogoftheworld@no-spam> wrote in message news:<lQxza.40768$1s1.573827@no-spam>...
> > Surah 27. The Ant, The Ants
> > 1. These are verses of the
WHAT A LOAD OF JUNK & RUBBISH AS FAR AS MAJORITY OF THIS GROUP ARE CONCERNED!
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pyi_myanmar@no-spam (Myanmar_Pyi_Thar) wrote in message news:<e5406939.0306232309.2382ca9a@no-spam>...
> WHAT A LOAD OF JUNK & RUBBISH AS FAR AS MAJORITY OF THIS GROUP ARE CONCERNED!
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right on brother, semper fi, http://www.afbca.hq.af.mil/ols/myrtle.htm
im on your side someone from your group always gets confused and
thinks im pro muslim, god forbid.