Ghafir

Allah is the Forgiver of sin and Accepter of repentance, severe in punishment. Those who carry the Throne glorify their Lord and ask forgiveness for those who believe, and pray that they and their righteous families enter the Gardens of Eden. The disbelievers will confess, “You gave us death twice and gave us life twice. So is there any way out?” On the Day nothing is hidden, a call goes out: “To whom belongs the kingdom this Day?” To Allah, the One, the Prevailing. Musa was sent to Pharaoh, Haman and Qarun, who called him a magician and a liar. Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Musa,” and a believing man from his family, who hid his faith, asked, “Will you kill a man because he says, ‘My Lord is Allah’?” He warned them of the Day of Calling Out. Pharaoh told Haman to build a tower to look at the God of Musa, and his plot was only in ruin. “I call you to salvation,” said the believer, “while you call me to the Fire.” Allah protected him, and the Fire surrounded Pharaoh’s people. Followers and leaders will argue in the Fire, and its keepers will tell them to call for themselves. So be patient, for Allah’s promise is true. Your Lord said, “Call upon Me; I will answer you.” He formed you from dust, a drop and a clot, through childhood, strength and old age. Those who believed only when they saw the punishment found their faith did them no good.