han any amusement or bargain! and Allah is
the Best to provide (for all needs)."

P: But when they spy some merchandise or pastime they break away to it
and leave thee standing. Say: That which Allah hath is better than
pastime and than merchandise, and Allah is the Best of providers.

S: And when they see merchandise or sport they break up for It, and
leave you standing. Say: What is with Allah is better than sport and
(better) than merchandise, and Allah is the best of Sustainers.

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Chapter 63:

AL-MUNAFIQOON (THE HYPOCRITES)
Total Verses: 11 Revealed At: MADINA

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

063.001
Y: When the Hypocrites come to thee, they say, "We bear witness that
thou art indeed the Messenger of Allah." Yea, Allah knoweth that thou
art indeed His Messenger, and Allah beareth witness that the Hypocrites
are indeed liars.

P: When the hypocrites come unto thee (O Muhammad), they say: We bear
witness that thou art indeed Allah's messenger. And Allah knoweth that
thou art indeed His messenger, and Allah beareth witness that the
hypocrites indeed are speaking falsely.

S: When the hypocrites come to you, they say: We bear witness that you
are most surely Allah's Messenger; and Allah knows that you are most
surely His Messenger, and Allah bears witness that the hypocrites are
surely liars.

063.002
Y: They have made their oaths a screen (for their misdeeds): thus they
obstruct (men) from the Path of Allah: truly evil are their deeds.

P: They make their faith a pretext so that they may turn (men) from the
way of Allah. Verily evil is that which they are wont to do,

S: They make their oaths a shelter, and thus turn away from Allah's way;
surely evil is that which they do.

063.003
Y: That is because they believed, then they rejected Faith: So a seal
was set on their hearts: therefore they understand not.

P: That is because they believed, then disbelieved, therefore their
hearts are sealed so that they understand not.

S: That is because they believe, then disbelieve, so a seal is set upon
their hearts so that they do not understand.

063.004
Y: When thou lookest at them, their exteriors please thee; and when they
speak, thou listenest to their words. They are as (worthless as hollow)
pi