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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
The earth was barren, with no form of life; it was under a roaring ocean covered with darkness. But the Spirit of God was moving over the water.
God said, “I command light to shine!” And light started shining.
God looked at the light and saw that it was good. He separated light from darkness
God said, “I command a dome to separate the water above it from the water below it.”
And that's what happened. God made the dome
God said, “I command the water under the sky to come together in one place, so there will be dry ground.” And that's what happened.
God named the dry ground “Land,” and he named the water “Ocean.” God looked at what he had done and saw that it was good.
God said, “I command the earth to produce all kinds of plants, including fruit trees and grain.” And that's what happened.
The earth produced all kinds of vegetation. God looked at what he had done, and it was good.
God said, “I command lights to appear in the sky and to separate day from night and to show the time for seasons, special days, and years.
God made two powerful lights, the brighter one to rule the day and the other to rule the night. He also made the stars.
Then God put these lights in the sky to shine on the earth,
to rule day and night, and to separate light from darkness. God looked at what he had done, and it was good.
God said, “I command the ocean to be full of living creatures, and I command birds to fly above the earth.”
So God made the giant sea monsters and all the living creatures that swim in the ocean. He also made every kind of bird. God looked at what he had done, and it was good.
God said, “I command the earth to give life to all kinds of tame animals, wild animals, and reptiles.” And that's what happened.
God made every one of them. Then he looked at what he had done, and it was good.
God said, “Now we will make humans, and they will be like us. We will let them rule the fish, the birds, and all other living creatures.”
So God created humans to be like himself; he made men and women.
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds;
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
This is the Book: in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah.
Allah has set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur).
Of the people there are some who say: ''We believe in Allah and the Last Day''; but they do not (really) believe.
Fain would they deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and realize (it) not!
In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease: and grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to themselves).
Allah will throw back their mockery on them, and give them rope in their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro).
Their similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. So they could not see.
Or (another similitude) is that of a rain-laden cloud from the sky: in it are zones of darkness, and thunder and lightning: they press their fingers in their ears to keep out the stunning thunder-clap, the while they are in terror of death. But Allah is ever round the rejecters of Faith!
The lightning all but snatches away their sight; every time the light (helps) them, they walk therein, and when the darkness grows on them, they stand still. And if Allah willed, He could take away their faculty of hearing and seeing; for Allah has power over all things.
Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens your canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and brought forth therewith fruits for your sustenance; then do not set up rivals unto Allah when you know (the truth).
And if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah, if your (doubts) are true.
Allah does not disdain to use similitude of things, lowest as well as highest. Those who believe know that it is truth from their Lord; but those who reject Faith say: ''What does Allah mean by this similitude?'' By it He causes many to stray, and many He leads into the right path; but He does not cause to stray, except those who forsake (the path), -
Those who break Allah's Covenant after it is ratified, and who sunder what Allah has ordered to be joined, and do mischief on earth: these cause loss (only) to themselves.
How can you reject the faith in Allah? - seeing that you were without life, and He gave you life; then He will cause you to die, and will again bring you to life; and again to Him will you return.
He said: ''O Adam! tell them their natures.'' When he had told them, Allah said: ''Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal and what you conceal?''
And remember you said: ''O Moses! we shall never believe in you until we see Allah manifestly,'' but you were dazed with thunder and lightning even as you looked on.
And remember Moses prayed for water for his people; We said: ''Strike the rock with your staff.'' Then gushed forth therefrom twelve springs. Each group knew its own place for water. So eat and drink of the sustenance provided by Allah, and do no evil nor mischief on the (face of the) earth.
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