Surah 62. Al-Jumu'ah

Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth 'constantly' glorifies Allah- the King, the Most Holy, the Almighty, the All-Wise.

He is the One Who raised for the illiterate 'people' a messenger from among themselves- reciting to them His revelations, purifying them, and teaching them the Book and wisdom, for indeed they had previously been clearly astray-

along with others of them who have not yet joined them 'in faith'. For He is the Almighty, All-Wise.

This is the favour of Allah. He grants it to whoever He wills. And Allah is the Lord of infinite bounty.

The example of those who were entrusted with 'observing' the Torah but failed to do so, is that of a donkey carrying books.¹ How evil is the example of those who reject Allah's signs! For Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.

 Meaning, they can carry the physical burden of the books, but not understand a word of them.

Say, 'O Prophet,' 'O Jews! If you claim to be Allah's chosen 'people' out of all humanity, then wish for death, if what you say is true.'

But they will never wish for that because of what their hands have done.¹ And Allah has 'perfect' knowledge of the wrongdoers.

 i.e., disobeying Allah, killing some of the prophets (including Zachariah and John the Baptist), claiming to have killed Jesus, accusing Mary of adultery, and dealing with usury. See 4:153-158.

Say, 'The death you are running away from will inevitably come to you. Then you will be returned to the Knower of the seen and unseen, and He will inform you of what you used to do.'

O believers! When the call to prayer is made on Friday, then proceed 'diligently' to the remembrance of Allah and leave off 'your' business. That is best for you, if only you knew.

Once the prayer is over, disperse throughout the land and seek the bounty of Allah. And remember Allah often so you may be successful.

When they saw the fanfare along with the caravan, they 'almost all' flocked to it, leaving you 'O Prophet' standing 'on the pulpit'. Say, 'What is with Allah is far better than amusement and merchandise. And Allah is the Best Provider.'