and a
mercy to any such as believe.

P: In their history verily there is a lesson for men of understanding.
It is no invented story but a confirmation of the existing (Scripture)
and a detailed explanation of everything, and a guidance and a mercy
for folk who believe.

S: In their histories there is certainly a lesson for men of
understanding. It is not a narrative which could be forged, but a
verification of what is before it and a distinct explanation of all
things and a guide and a mercy to a people who believe.

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Chapter 13:

AL-RAD (THE THUNDER)
Total Verses: 43 Revealed At: MAKKA

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

013.001
Y: A.L.M.R. These are the signs (or verses) of the Book: that which hath
been revealed unto thee from thy Lord is the Truth; but most men
believe not.

P: Alif. Lam. Mim. Ra. These are verses of the Scripture. That which is
revealed unto thee from thy Lord is the Truth, but most of mankind
believe not.

S: Alif Lam Mim Ra. These are the verses of the Book; and that which is
revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most people do not
believe.

013.002
Y: Allah is He Who raised the heavens without any pillars that ye can
see; is firmly established on the throne (of authority); He has
subjected the sun and the moon (to his Law)! Each one runs (its course)
for a term appointed. He doth regulate all affairs, explaining the
signs in detail, that ye may believe with certainty in the meeting with
your Lord.

P: Allah it is Who raised up the heavens without visible supports, then
mounted the Throne, and compelled the sun and the moon to be of
service, each runneth unto an appointed term; He ordereth the course;
He detaileth the revelations, that haply ye may be certain of the
meeting with your Lord.

S: Allah is He Who raised the heavens without any pillars that you see,
and He is firm in power and He made the sun and the moon subservient
(to you); each one pursues its course to an appointed time; He
regulates the affair, making clear the signs that you may be certain of
meeting your Lord.

013.003
Y: And it is He who spread out the earth, and set thereon mountains
standing firm and (flowing) rivers: and fruit of every kind He made in
pairs, two and two: He drawet