ثم لم تكن فتنتهم إلا أن قالوا والله ربنا ما كنا مشركين
Then not will be (for) them a plea except that they say, "By Allah, our Lord, not we were those who associated others (with Him)."
Ar-Rabb (The Lord) denotes the Sovereign Master, Cherisher, Nurturer, and Sustainer of all worlds, heavens, earth, and every living being. In the Quran, this Divine Name appears 965 times across 858 verses in 94 surahs, from Quran 1:2 (Surah Al-Fatihah) to Quran 114:1 (Surah An-Nas).
Reflection: Recognizing Allah as Ar-Rabb nurtures trust in His care and guidance through every stage of growth, trial, and provision.
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ثم لم تكن فتنتهم إلا أن قالوا والله ربنا ما كنا مشركين
Then not will be (for) them a plea except that they say, "By Allah, our Lord, not we were those who associated others (with Him)."
ولو ترى إذ وقفوا على النار فقالوا يا ليتنا نرد ولا نكذب بآيات ربنا ونكون من المؤمنين
And if you (could) see when they are made to stand by the Fire then they (will) say, "Oh! Would that we were sent back and not we would deny (the) Signs (of) our Lord and we would be among the believers."
ولو ترى إذ وقفوا على ربهم قال أليس هذا بالحق قالوا بلى وربنا قال فذوقوا العذاب بما كنتم تكفرون
And if you (could) see when they will be made to stand before their Lord. He (will) say, "Is not this the truth?" They will say, "Yes, by our Lord." He (will) say, "So taste the punishment because you used to disbelieve."
وقالوا لولا نزل عليه آية من ربه قل إن الله قادر على أن ينزل آية ولكن أكثرهم لا يعلمون
And they said, "Why (is) not sent down to him a Sign from his Lord?" Say, "Indeed Allah (is) All-Capable [on] to send down a Sign, but most of them (do) not know."
وما من دابة في الأرض ولا طائر يطير بجناحيه إلا أمم أمثالكم ما فرطنا في الكتاب من شيء ثم إلى ربهم يحشرون
And not [of] any animal in the earth and not a bird (that) flies with its wings - but (are) communities like you. Not we have neglected in the Book [of] anything, then to their Lord they will be gathered.
فقطع دابر القوم الذين ظلموا والحمد لله رب العالمين
So was cut off (the) remnant (of) the people [those] who did wrong. And all praises and thanks (be) to Allah Lord (of) the worlds.
وأنذر به الذين يخافون أن يحشروا إلى ربهم ليس لهم من دونه ولي ولا شفيع لعلهم يتقون
And warn with it those who fear that they will be gathered to their Lord, not for them of other than Him any protector and not any intercessor, so that they may (become) righteous.
ولا تطرد الذين يدعون ربهم بالغداة والعشي يريدون وجهه ما عليك من حسابهم من شيء وما من حسابك عليهم من شيء فتطردهم فتكون من الظالمين
And (do) not send away those who call their Lord in the morning and the evening desiring His Countenance. Not (is) on you of their account [of] anything, and not from your account on them [of] anything. So were you to send them away, then you would be of the wrongdoers.
وإذا جاءك الذين يؤمنون بآياتنا فقل سلام عليكم كتب ربكم على نفسه الرحمة أنه من عمل منكم سوآ بجهالة ثم تاب من بعده وأصلح فأنه غفور رحيم
And when come to you those who believe in Our Verses then say, "Peace (be) upon you. (has) Prescribed your Lord upon Himself the Mercy, that he who does among you evil in ignorance then repents from after it and reforms, then, indeed He (is) Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
قل إني على بينة من ربي وكذبتم به ما عندي ما تستعجلون به إن الحكم إلا لله يقص الحق وهو خير الفاصلين
Say, "Indeed, I (am) on clear proof from my Lord, while you deny [with] it. Not I have what you seek to hasten of it. Not (is) the decision except for Allah. He relates the truth, and He (is the) Best (of) the Deciders."
قل أندعو من دون الله ما لا ينفعنا ولا يضرنا ونرد على أعقابنا بعد إذ هدانا الله كالذي استهوته الشياطين في الأرض حيران له أصحاب يدعونه إلى الهدى ائتنا قل إن هدى الله هو الهدى وأمرنا لنسلم لرب العالمين
Say, "Shall we call from besides Allah what not benefits us and not harms us, and we turn back on our heels after [when] has guided us Allah? Like the one whom has enticed the Shaitaan in the earth, confused, he has companions who call him towards the guidance, 'Come to us.'" Say, "Indeed, (the) Guidance (of) Allah, it (is) the Guidance, and we have been commanded that we submit to (the) Lord (of) the worlds
فلما جن عليه الليل رأى كوكبا قال هذا ربي فلما أفل قال لا أحب الآفلين
So when covered over him the night, he saw a star. He said, "This (is) my Lord." But when it set, he said "Not (do) I like the ones that set."
فلما رأى القمر بازغا قال هذا ربي فلما أفل قال لئن لم يهدني ربي لأكونن من القوم الضالين
When he saw the moon rising he said, "This (is) my Lord." But when it set he said, "If (does) not guide me my Lord, I will surely be among the people who went astray."
فلما رأى الشمس بازغة قال هذا ربي هذا أكبر فلما أفلت قال يا قوم إني بريء مما تشركون
When he saw the sun rising he said, "This (is) my Lord, this (is) greater." But when it set, he said, "O my people! Indeed, I am free of what you associate (with Him)."
وحاجه قومه قال أتحاجوني في الله وقد هدان ولا أخاف ما تشركون به إلا أن يشاء ربي شيئا وسع ربي كل شيء علما أفلا تتذكرون
And argued with him his people. He said, "Do you argue with me concerning Allah while certainly He has guided me? And not (do) I fear what you associate with Him, unless [that] wills (my) Lord anything. Encompasses my Lord every thing (in) knowledge. Then will not you take heed?
وتلك حجتنا آتيناها إبراهيم على قومه نرفع درجات من نشاء إن ربك حكيم عليم
And this (is) Our argument, We gave it (to) Ibrahim against his people. We raise (by) degrees whom We will. Indeed, your Lord (is) All-Wise, All-Knower.
ذلكم الله ربكم لا إله إلا هو خالق كل شيء فاعبدوه وهو على كل شيء وكيل
That (is) Allah your Lord, (there is) no God except Him, (the) Creator (of) every thing, so worship Him. And He (is) on every thing a Trustee.
قد جاءكم بصائر من ربكم فمن أبصر فلنفسه ومن عمي فعليها وما أنا عليكم بحفيظ
Verily, has come to you enlightenment from your Lord. Then whoever sees, then (it is) for his soul, and whoever (is) blind then (it is) against himself. And not I am over you a guardian.
اتبع ما أوحي إليك من ربك لا إله إلا هو وأعرض عن المشركين
Follow, what has been inspired to you from your Lord, (there is) no God except Him, and turn away from the polytheists.
ولا تسبوا الذين يدعون من دون الله فيسبوا الله عدوا بغير علم كذلك زينا لكل أمة عملهم ثم إلى ربهم مرجعهم فينبئهم بما كانوا يعملون
And (do) not insult those whom they invoke from other than Allah, lest they insult Allah (in) enmity without knowledge. Thus We have made fair-seeming to every community their deed. Then to their Lord (is) their return, then He will inform them about what they used to do.