Warning the Leaders of the Disbelievers In Surah Al-Muddathir

 

English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Muddathir Ayah 11-30 

74:11 Leave Me with him whom I created alone,

74:12 and gave him ample wealth,

74:13 and sons by his side, 

74:14 and made all things smooth for him.

74:15 Then, he desires that I should give more.

74:16 No! Truly he has been stubbornly against Our signs. 

74:17 I shall make him endure a hard ascent.

74:18 Surely, he thought and determined -- 

74:19 Woe to him! How he determined! 

74:20 Then, woe to him! How he determined!

74:21 Then, he looked,

74:22 Then, he frowned and scowled. 

74:23 Then, he turned back and waxed proud. 

74:24 Then, he said, ‘This is nothing but magic from old times.

74:25 This is nothing but the word of a mortal.’

74:26 I shall burn him in Saqar! 

74:27 And what will make you know what Saqar is?

74:28 It spares not nor does it leave. 

74:29 It scorches the skin.

74:30 Over it are nineteen.

Relationship with the Previous Part

The previous part mentions that the Day of Judgment will be hard for the disbelievers. Then, one of the disbelievers, namely, Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah, and his counterparts among the disbelievers are warned of the severe punishment of Allah if they insist on disbelieving in the Oneness of Allah and following the path of misguidance. It also mentions some of the blessings of Allah on Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah, for which he should thank Allah and believe in His Oneness, but he was ungrateful and disbelieved in the Oneness of Allah.

Tafsir

74:11 Leave Me with him whom I created alone,

74:12 and gave him ample wealth,

 It was reported that these ayat were revealed about Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah. 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, ‘Leave Me with him whom I created alone in his mother’s whom without having wealth nor children. I shall suffice you. I shall deal with him and take revenge on him. I have given him ample wealth, but he has denied My blessings on him instead of thanking Me and believing in My Oneness.’ 

The word ‘leave’ in the ayah is for warning and threatening. 

 It was narrated that Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah was one of the wealthiest people in Makkah. He had abundant wealth of camels, sheep, slaves, orchards, etc. 

74:13 and sons by his side, 

74:14 and made all things smooth for him.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, ‘Leave Me with the disbeliever, Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah, to whom I have given abundant wealth and sons, who are always by his side. They do not leave him to seek sustenance or travel for business because they do not need to work since their father is wealthy. I have also made all things smooth for him. I have made all means of comfort available for him so that he does not need to dispute with his people. This has made him powerful among his people and his opinion is greatly valued.’ 

 In sum, Allah, Exalted be Him, gave Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah all that man needs to live a comfortable life. He gave him abundant wealth, many sons, and effortless superiority and power. 

74:15 Then, he desires that I should give more.

The ayah reveals the ingratitude and greediness that are inherent in this person’s personality. Though Allah, Exalted be He, has given him ample abundant blessings, he is never satisfied. Rather, he wants more and more because of his greediness. Indeed, his condition is strange. 

74:16 No! Truly, he has been stubbornly against Our signs. 

No! This disbeliever will surely be a loser. He will never have what he wants and hopes to acquire because he is stubbornly against the signs of Allah that confirm His Oneness and perfect ability, and he denies them. He strongly opposes the Messenger of Allah and accuses him of magic though he knows that he is truthful. 

74:17 I shall make him endure a hard ascent.

Allah will make this disbeliever endure a hard ascent. He will make him suffer severe and lasting punishment. The severity of his punishment will be like the difficulty that one endures when he ascents a very high mountain or carries a very heavy object.  

It was said that the hard ascent means a mountain in Hell, which the dwellers of Hell will be asked to ascend. Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, said, ‘[74:17 I shall make him endure a hard ascent.] Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] said, ‘It is a mountain in Hell, which is made of fire and the dwellers of Hell be asked to ascend it. When he puts his hand on it, it will melt, and when he lifts it, it will return to its normal condition. And when he puts his foot, it will happen to it the same thing.’ 

74:18 Surely, he thought and determined -- 

74:19 Woe to him! How he determined! 

74:20 Then, woe to him! How he determined!

Ikrimah narrated, ‘Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah went to Messenger Muhammad, who recited the Quran to him. It was as if Al-Walid was touched by the Quran. His reaction reached Abu Jahl’s ears. Then, Abu Jahl went to Al-Walid and said, ‘Dear uncle, your people want to collect money for you. Al-Walid said, ‘Why?’ Abu Jahl said, ‘They want to give it to you because you went to Muhammad, seeking some wealth from him.’ Al-Walid said, ‘Indeed, Quraysh knows that I am the wealthiest man among them.’ Abu Jahl said, ‘Thus, you should say something about Muhammad to make your people believe that you disapprove of what he has brought and that you hate it.’ Then, Al-Walid said, ‘What shall I say about the Quran? By Allah, no man among you knows poetry more than me, nor knows rajaz more than me, nor poem more than me, nor the poetry of the jinn more than me. By Allah, what Muhammad says is never similar to anything of these things. By Allah, his speech has sweetness, it will wipe up whatever thing that is below it, and it will dominate and cannot be dominated.’ Abu Jahl said, ‘By Allah, your people will never be satisfied until you say something against it.’ Then, Al-Walid said, ‘Leave me a while so that I can think about something against it.’ Then, Al-Walid thought and said, ‘This is magic that Muhammad was taught by someone.’ Therefore, Allah revealed, [74:11 Leave Me with him whom I created alone,] 

74:18 Surely, he thought and determined -- 

74:19 Woe to him! How he determined! 

74:20 Then, woe to him! How he determined!

Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah determinedly thought about what to say about Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] and the Quran. He thought to fabricate something against Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] and the Quran. Woe to him! How he determined! Then, woe to him! May he be cursed and punished for what he determined! 

74:21 Then, he looked,

74:22 Then, he frowned and scowled. 

74:23 Then, he turned back and waxed proud. 

The ayat eloquently portray the condition and reaction of Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah. They describe his body movement, his heart’s emotions, and his facial reactions. 

Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah determinedly thought about what to say about Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] and the Quran. Then, he looked at the faces of those who were around him, pretending to be seriously thinking about the matter. He acted as if he wanted to say to them, ‘Listen carefully to what I will say about this matter.’ Then, he frowned and scowled. His face color changed and his extremities trembled when he was unable to find any defect in the Quran.

 74:23 Then, he turned back and waxed proud. 

After deep thought and reflection and after frowning and scowling, Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah turned back and waxed proud. He arrogantly turned away from the truth and proudly rejected following it. 

74:24 Then, he said, ‘This is nothing but magic from old times.

74:25 This is nothing but the word of a mortal.’

Conceitedly and Denyingly, Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah said, ‘This Quran that Muhammad claims that God has revealed to him is nothing but magic from old times. Muhammad reports it from the stories of the ancients. This Quran is nothing but the word of a mortal and not the speech of God as Muhammad claims.’

The statement of Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah about Messenger Muhammad and the Quran is evidence that he contradicted himself as he believed that Messenger Muhammad was truthful, but he disbelieved in him and the Quran out of stubbornness and arrogance. 

74:26 I shall burn him in Saqar! 

74:27 And what will make you know what Saqar is?

74:28 It spares not nor does it leave. 

74:29 It scorches the skin.

74:30 Over it are nineteen.

Allah, Exalted be He, mentions the severe punishment that He has prepared for Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah.

Allah, Exalted be He, will burn him in Saqar, namely, Hell. And what will make you know what Saqar is? No one can know exactly how severe its punishment is. It spares not nor does it leave any of the flesh or the bones of dwellers of Hell. And they will be returned to their former state, but Hell will re-burn them again, and so on. In addition, Hell scorches the skin and makes it black and it causes severe pain to its dwellers. Hell has nineteen keepers over it. They are responsible for punishing its dwellers and they carry out the commands of Allah concerning them.

Qatada, said, ‘When this ayah was revealed [74:30 Over it are nineteen.], abu Jahl said, ‘O people of Quraysh! Cannot every ten persons among you defeat one of the keepers of Hell as you are the strongest men? Your companion, namely, Messenger Muhammad, has claimed that it has nineteen keepers over it.’ 

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Muddathir Ayah 11-30

•   Wealth, children, and prestige are causes of tyranny except when Allah protects one from their temptation. 

• The stubborn people who disbelieve in the signs confirming the Oneness of Allah and turn others away from the path of Allah are the greatest disbelievers. 

• Al-Ibn Al-Mughirah deserves severe punishment because he disbelieved in the Oneness of Allah, His Messenger, and the Quran, as well as he claimed that the Quran was magic.

• Reflection that turns away from divine guidance, no matter how deep it may be, leads to destruction and loss.

• Repeated reflection on the truth makes it clearer, on the other hand, reflection on falsehood makes it weaker for those who have sound dispositions and sincerely seek the guidance of Allah.

• Allah sent His revelation to His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad.

• The Day of Judgment will certainly take place.

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English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Muddathir Ayah 1-10 

74:1 O you enveloped in your cloak, 

74:2 Arise and warn!

74:3 And your Lord magnify, 

74:4 and your garments purify,

74:5 and uncleanness do shun,

74:6 and give not, seeking gain, 

74:7 and for the sake of your Lord, be patient.

74:8 Then, when the Trumpet is sounded, 

74:9 Surely, that day will be a difficult day. 

74:10 For the disbelievers, not easy. 

Tafsir

Abu Salama said I asked Jabir Ibn Abdul Allah, may Allah be pleased with them, about the first revelation from the Quran that was revealed to Messenger Muhammad. Then, Abdul Allah said I shall only tell you about what Messenger Muhammad told us. Messenger Muhammad said, ‘I was in seclusion in the cave of Hira. When I finished my seclusion and came down of Mount Hira, I was called. I looked to my right side, but I saw nothing; I looked to my left side, but I saw nothing; I looked before me, but I saw nothing; and I looked back, but I saw nothing. Then, I raised my head and saw something. Then, I went to Khadijah and said, ‘Cover me and pour cold water over me.’ Thus, they covered me and poured cold water over me. Then, Allah revealed to me, [74:1 O you enveloped in your cloak, 74:2 Arise and warn!] 

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, narrated that the first revelation from the Quran came to Messenger Muhammad while he was in cave Hira. The archangel Gabriel came to him and said, ‘96:1 Read in the name of your Lord, Who created. 96:2 He created man from a clot.’ [Surah Al-Alaq] 

A reconciliation between these two narrations can be made as follows: the first narration refers to the first revelation from the Quran that came to Messenger Muhammad after the revelation stopped coming for some time after the revelation of surah Al-Alaq. 

Nonetheless, surah Al-Muddathir is one of the first surahs that were revealed to Messenger Muhammad. It commands Messenger Muhammad to warn people of the punishment of Allah if they insist on following the path of misguidance. 

74:1 O you enveloped in your cloak, 

74:2 Arise and warn!

O noble Messenger Muhammad, who enveloped himself in his cloak, ‘Arise from your bed and begin determinedly to warn people of the punishment of Allah if they insist on worshipping other gods besides Allah. Convey the message of your Lord without fearing anyone. Command people to worship Allah alone, obey His commands, and avoid His prohibitions.’ 

Allah, Exalted be He, addressed His beloved Messenger Muhammad by calling him the one who enveloped himself in his cloak to make him feel at ease and comfortable. 

74:3 And your Lord magnify, 

O noble Messenger, ‘Do not fear, arise, and warn people of the punishment of Allah. Magnify and glorify your Lord alone. Seek your Lord’s help alone to attain all your needs.’

74:4 and your garments purify,

O noble Messenger Muhammad, ‘Purify your garments and put them away from unclearness. Purify your soul from sins and evil ethics.’ 

Whether the intended meaning is to purify the garments or purify the soul from sins, Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] used to purify himself from tangible and intangible impurities in all his affairs.  

74:5 and uncleanness do shun,

O noble Messenger, ‘Shun uncleanness and worship of false gods besides Allah. Avoid sins and always keep away from them.  

The commandment to avoid uncleanness, sins, and false gods does not mean that Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] did anything of them; rather, the intended meaning is to urge him to keep away from them constantly because he is the role model for all Muslims. 

74:6 and give not, seeking gain, 

The scholars of Tafsir mention the following opinions about the meaning of [74:6 and give not, seeking gain,] 1) Do not give a gift, seeking something that is better than it. 2) Do not be proud of being a dutiful slave of your Lord. 3) Do not slacken off to perform righteous deeds. 4) Do not treat people proudly to take a reward from them for being the prophet of Allah. 

O noble Messenger, ‘You should give much of your wealth to others without believing that what you give is too much no matter how great it may be. Indeed, the bounty and reward of Allah are greater and better. You should also not give something while seeking to gain something in return for it.’

74:7 and for the sake of your Lord, be patient.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, ‘You should be patient with the duties that your Lord has commanded you to carry out. You should patiently bear difficulties and hardships to convey the message that your Lord has commanded you to convey. Seek your Lord's reward for whatever abuse and hardship that you may encounter while carrying out the message of your Lord.’

After giving Messenger Muhammad some instructions to Messenger Muhammad, surah Al-Muddathir mentions some of the horrors of the Day of Judgment.

74:8 Then, when the Trumpet is sounded, 

74:9 Surely, that day will be a difficult day. 

74:10 For the disbelievers, not easy. 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, ‘Convey the message of your Lord to people. Command them to worship Allah alone. Warn them of the severe punishment of Allah if they insist on following the path of misguidance. On that day, the angel responsible for the Trumpet will blow it. After which, people will come out from their graves for reckoning. Surely, the Day of Judgment will be difficult for the disbelievers. They will suffer from its horrors and cannot escape from the punishment of Allah.’

Abdul Allah Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them, reported, Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] said, ‘How shall I feel comfortable while the angel responsible for blowing in the Trumpet is ready to blow it, lowering his forehead to hear when he will be commanded to blow it.’ The companions of Messenger Muhammad said, ‘What should we say?’ He said, ‘You should say, ‘Allah is sufficient for us and He is the best Guardian. We put our trust in Allah.’’ 

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Muddathir Ayah 1-10

• The believer should be diligent and ready to carry out all tasks and duties that he is required to perform.

• It is obligatory to dignify and respect the names and attributes of Allah, the Quran, and the rituals that Allah has commanded us to perform. 

• The believer should purify himself from tangible and intangible impurities. He should also shun all that is worshipped besides Allah and sins. 

• One should not feel proud of himself when he performs righteous deeds or helps others; rather, he should do righteous deeds for the sake of Allah.

• The Day of Judgment will certainly take place and the disbelievers will suffer from its horrors and it will be hard for them.

• Nothing will avail man on the Day of Judgment, but sincere belief in the Oneness of Allah and righteous deeds done for the sake of Allah. 

• It is obligatory to be patient with the afflictions and hardship that befalls one. In addition, patience is needed to carry out the commands of Allah and avoid His prohibitions.

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Name of the Surah Al-Muddathir

This surah is called Al-Muddathir, a person who covers himself with his clothes, because it begins with referring to this description. Allah, Exalted be He, addresses His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] and says to him, 74:1 O you enveloped in your cloak, namely, O you al-Muddathir in your cloak.

Surah Al-Muddathir was revealed in Makkah. It contains fifty-six ayah. 

Relationship between Surah Al-Muzamil and Surah Al-Muddathir

 According to the written copy of the Quran, Al-Mushaf, surah Al-Muddathir comes after surah Al-Muzamil. Both surahs begin with addressing Messenger Muhammad. Surah Al-Muzamil begins by commanding Messenger Muhammad to pray the night prayer to prepare himself to perform the task of inviting people to Islam. On the other hand, surah Al-Muddathir begins by commanding Messenger Muhammad to warn people of the punishment of Allah if they insist on disbelieving in His Oneness. 

Most Important Topics Discussed in Surah Al-Muddathir

 Surah Al-Muddathir contains some instructions to Messenger Muhammad at the beginning of his duty of conveying Islam to the people. It also contains warnings to the disbelievers and some attributes of Hell. 

74:1 O you enveloped in your cloak, 

74:2 Arise and warn!

74:7 and for the sake of your Lord, be patient.

Then, surah Al-Muddathir mentions that the Day of Judgment will be difficult.

 74:8 Then, when the Trumpet is sounded, 

74:9 Surely, that day will be a difficult day. 

74:10 For the disbelievers, not easy. 

 Then, the surah strongly warns one of the disbelievers, namely, Al-Walid Ibn Al-Mughirah, who vehemently opposed Islam after acknowledging that Allah revealed the Quran. He claimed that the Quran is magic; thus, he deserved to enter Hell and suffer its severe punishment.

74:11 Leave Me with him whom I created alone,

74:12 and gave him ample wealth,

74:13 and sons by his side, 

74:24 Then, he said, ‘This is nothing but magic from old times.

74:25 This is nothing but the word of a mortal.’

74:26 I shall burn him in Saqar! 

Then, surah Al-Muddathir mentions some of the attributes of Hell, the number of its keepers, and that it will appear before the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment.

74:27 And what will make you know what Saqar is?

74:28 It spares not nor does it leave. 

74:29 It scorches the skin.

74:30 Over it are nineteen.

Then, the surah emphasizes the gravity of Hell by swearing by the moon, the night, and the dawn.

74:32 No! By the moon,

74:33 and the night when it retreats,

74:34 and the dawn when it brightens. 

74:35 Indeed, it is one of the greatest things,

Then, surah Al-Muddathir mentions that every person is responsible for his deeds and no one will be called to account for the deeds of others.

74:38 Every soul is pledged for what it has earned, 

 Finally, surah Al-Muddathir is concluded with referring to the reason that makes the disbelievers turn away from following the right path and refuse to believe in the Oneness of Allah.

74:49 Then, what is the matter with them that they turn away from the Reminder,

74:50 as if they were startled asses 

74:51 that fled from a lion?

74:52 Rather, every person of them wants to be given pages, spread.

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Night Worship and Prayer

 

The Noble Quran English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Muzamil Ayah 20 

73:20 Truly, your Lord knows that you stay up praying nearly two-thirds of the night, or a half of it, or a third of it, as do a group of those with you. And Allah determines the duration of the night and the day. He knows that you are unable to measure it, so He has pardoned you. Thus, recite as much as you can from the Quran. He knows that some of you are sick, others travel in the land, seeking some of the bounty of Allah, and others fight for the sake of Allah. Thus, recite as much as you can of it, perform the prayer, give the zakat, and lend Allah a good loan. Whatever good you shall forward to yourselves, you shall find it with Allah. It is better and has a greater reward. And seek forgiveness from Allah. Indeed, Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

Relationship with the Previous Part

After bringing into view the conditions of the righteous and the miserable and warning the disbelievers of the severe punishment of Allah on the Day of Judgment, surah Al-Muzamil is concluded with referring to some guidelines and instructions. 

Tafsir

73:20 Truly, your Lord knows that you stay up praying nearly two-thirds of the night, or a half of it, or a third of it, as do a group of those with you. And Allah determines the duration of the night and the day.

Allah, Exalted be He, informs His Prophet Messenger Muhammad that He knows that he and his companions pray in the night. They sometimes pray less than two-thirds of the night and pray half or a third of the night at other times. Allah, Exalted be He, determines the duration of the night and the day. He fully knows how many hours pass and remain of the day and the night.

The intended meaning is to demonstrate the mercy of Allah on Messenger Muhammad and the believers as He accepts that they pray a little part of the night even less than a third of the night.

He knows that you are unable to measure it, so He has pardoned you. 

Allah, Exalted be He, knows that the believers cannot measure exactly the duration of the night and the day and how many hours pass and remain of them. It will be difficult for them to measure them. Thus, Allah, out of His mercy and bounty, has pardoned the believers. They can pray whatever part of the night and pray as much as they can, even two units of the prayer.   

Thus, recite as much as you can from the Quran.

Pray as much as you want and recite as much as you can from the Quran in the night.

He knows that some of you are sick, others travel in the land, seeking some of the bounty of Allah, and others fight for the sake of Allah. Thus, recite as much as you can from the Quran.

O believers, pray as much as you can in the night. Allah, Exalted be He, knows that you cannot measure exactly the duration of the night and some of you have excuses that prevent them from praying in the night. Thus, He has made it easy for you and pardoned you, as He knows that some of you are sick, others travel in the land, seeking some of His bounty, and others fight for His sake. Allah has mercy on you and He has not made praying in the night obligatory on you. Thus, you should recite the Quran as much as you when pray.

Mentioning seeking lawful sustenance and fighting for the sake of Allah in the same ayah indicates that the reward of both acts is great as long as one is sincere and does them for the sake of Allah. 

 Qatada, said, ‘[He knows that some of you are sick, others travel in the land, seeking some of the bounty of Allah, and others fight for the sake of Allah. Thus, recite as much as you can from the Quran.] Allah made praying in the night obligatory on the believers at the beginning of surah Al-Muzamil. Thus, Messenger Muhammad and his companions prayed in the night for a year until their feet swelled. Allah did not reveal the final part of surah Al-Muzamil for twelve months. Then, He revealed the pardon at the end of the surah. Thus, praying in the night became voluntary after it was obligatory on the believers.’ 

Thus, recite as much as you can of it, perform the prayer, give the zakat, and lend Allah a good loan. Whatever good you shall forward to yourselves, you shall find it with Allah. It is better and has a greater reward.

Exhorting to recite as much as of the Quran is repeated to establish and emphasize the fact that Allah wants to make prayer in the night easy for the believers. 

O believers, pray and recite as much as you can of the Quran in the night, perform the prayer constantly at its appointed time while doing your best to fulfill all its obligatory requirements, and give the zakat to those who deserve it. And lend Allah a good loan by helping the needy and the poor. You shall find the positive outcome of giving and helping the needy. Whatever righteous deed you perform in the life of this world – you will find its reward in the Hereafter with Allah and it will be better than what you performed in the life of this world. Indeed, the reward of Allah is better and greater than what you offer and give in the life of this world.

Giving and helping the needy is likened to lending Allah, Exalted be He, a loan to show that the outcome of it will come back to the giver, and it will be multiplied by Allah, as He has promised that He will multiply the rewards of the good-doers as much as He wants by His bounty and mercy.

Qatada, said, ‘[Thus, recite as much as you can of it, perform the prayer, give the zakat…] The obligatory prayer and the zakat are mandatory and there is no excuse not to perform them. Thus, you must perform them for the sake of Allah, Exalted be He.’ 

And seek forgiveness from Allah. Indeed, Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

O believers, seek forgiveness from Allah and ask Him to pardon your sins. Repent of your sins and do righteous deeds as much as you can. Indeed, Allah is All-Forgiving and All-Merciful. He forgives the sins of those who sincerely repent of their sins and ask Him to have mercy on them.  

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Muzamil Ayah 20

• In the beginning, Messenger Muhammad and the believers were commanded to pray in the night. Then, praying in the night becomes voluntary for Muslims.

• It is obligatory to pray the five obligatory prayers and give the zakat to those who deserve it.

• It is recommended to perform different kinds of voluntary acts of worship, such as reciting the Quran.

• The believer should seek forgiveness from Allah at all times.

• Allah is merciful. He has pardoned the believers and made praying in the night voluntary after it was obligatory.

• Those who seek lawful sustenance for themselves and their dependents will attain a great reward as Allah mentions them with those who fight for His sake, which has a great reward from Allah.

• The believer should perform righteous acts for the sake of Allah, who will reward him immensely.

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English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Muzammil Ayah 10-19 

73:10 And be patient with what they say and keep away from them graciously. 

73:11 And leave Me with the deniers, the prosperous ones, and respite them a little.

73:12 Verily, with Us are fetters and a flaming fire,

73:13 and food that chokes and a painful torment. 

73:14 On a day, the earth and the mountains will quake and the mountains will become, as a heap of sand, crumbling.

73:15 Verily, We have sent you a Messenger as a witness over you, just as We sent to Pharaoh a Messenger. 

73:16 But Pharaoh disobeyed the Messenger, so We seized him with a terrible seizure.

73:17 Then, how can you guard yourselves against a day that shall make the children grey-headed?

73:18 The sky shall be split thereby; His promise shall be fulfilled.

73:19 Verily, this is a Reminder, so let whoever wills take a way to his Lord.

 Relationship with the Previous Part  

The previous part mentions some instructions to Messenger Muhammad. Then, the disbelievers are warned of severe punishment in this part if they insist on disbelieving in the Oneness of Allah and following the path of misguidance. It also refers to some signs and horrors of the Day of Judgment.

Tafsir

73:10 And be patient with what they say and keep away from them graciously. 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, rely on Allah alone concerning all your affairs. And be patient with what the disbelievers say about you and Islam. Their statements are lies. Keep away from the disbelievers graciously without any dispute or argument. Do not meet evil with evil; rather, keep away from them without saying evil words to them.

Imam Fakhar Ar-Razi wrote, ‘Allah says to His beloved Messenger Muhammad, ‘ You have taken Me as your Guardian. Thus, be patient with what the disbelievers say and leave their matter to Me. As I am your Guardian, I shall set right all your affairs better than setting them right by yourself. You should know that the duties of the slaves of Allah are limited to two matters. First, how they deal with the commands of Allah. Second how they deal with their fellow human beings. The first matter is more important than the second one. The first part of surah Al-Muzamil mentions what relates to the first matter. Then, what is related to the second matter is mentioned. Allah, Exalted be He, has gathered all that is needed concerning this matter in these two words. Man either mixes with people or stays away from them. If he mixes with them, he should be patient with their abuse and alienation. If he wishes that he will attain good things and comfort from their sides, he will not attain them. Thus, he will suffer sadness and melancholy. Thus, it becomes clear that mixing with people needs great patience. On the other hand, staying away from people is gracious desertion. Thus, it becomes clear that one should have each of these matters. Gracious desertion is to stay away from people by one’s heart and desire and disagreeing with their deeds while being polite, pretending to be inattentive, refraining from requital.’ 

73:11 And leave Me with the deniers, the prosperous ones, and respite them a little.

 O noble Messenger Muhammad, leave Me with the deniers and the prosperous ones, who disbelieve in the Oneness of Allah. I shall take care of them and take revenge on them on your behalf. Do not concern yourself about their affairs as they are wealthy and prosperous in the life of this world. Leave them a little and give them respite until the time of their death comes. Surely, they will reap the evil fruits of their disbelief in the Oneness of Allah and abusing you and the believers. 

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, ‘This ayah was revealed, [73:11 And leave Me with the deniers, the prosperous ones, and respite them a little.] Then, a little while after its revelation, the battle of Badr took place.’  The great leaders among the disbelievers were killed at the battle of Badr, and Allah, Exalted be He, took revenge on them.

73:12 Verily, with Us are fetters and a flaming fire,

73:13 and food that chokes and a painful torment. 

 Verily, with Allah are fetters and a flaming fire. And with Him food that chokes and a painful torment. Indeed, Allah has prepared strong fetters for disbelievers by which they will be tied up and a flaming fire wherein they will be thrown. Their food in Hell will be food that chokes as it sticks to the throat. Thus, it will not go into the stomach or get out of their mouths. In addition, it is bitter and horrible. 

Indeed, Allah, Exalted be He, has warned the disbelievers of the severe punishment awaiting them in Hell on the Day of Judgment if they insist on disbelieving in His Oneness and following the path of misguidance. 

73:14 On a day, the earth and the mountains will quake and the mountains will become, as a heap of sand, crumbling.

The severe punishment will befall the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment. On that day, the earth and the mountains will quake. The mountains will become like a heap of crumbling sand after they were strong huge rocks. 

73:15 Verily, We have sent you a Messenger as a witness over you, just as We sent to Pharaoh a Messenger. 

73:16 But Pharaoh disobeyed the Messenger, so We seized him with a terrible seizure.

After warning the disbelievers of the severe punishment awaiting them on the Day of Judgment, they are warned by referring to the terrible punishment that befell the former disbelievers in the life of this world.

O people, Allah has sent you a Messenger as a witness over you, just as He sent to Pharaoh a Messenger.

 Allah sent Messenger Muhammad to invite people to worship Allah alone and he will be a witness over them that he truthfully conveyed the message of Allah to people on Day of Judgment. Allah also sent Messenger Moses to Pharaoh to invite him to worship Allah alone and follow the path of guidance. However, Pharaoh disobeyed Messenger Moses and refused to worship Allah alone. Thus, Allah punished him severely and a terrible torment befell him and the disbelievers among his people. 

Messenger Moses is mentioned specifically because his story and the story of Pharaoh were well-known among the people of Makkah. 

In sum, if the disbelievers insist on disbelieving in the Oneness of Allah severe punishment will befall them just as it befell the former disbelievers. 

73:17 Then, how can you guard yourselves against a day that shall make the children grey-headed?

O disbelievers, how can you guard yourselves against the punishment of the Day of Judgment that shall make the children grey-headed because of its great horrors if you die as disbelievers? 

73:18 The sky shall be split thereby; His promise shall be fulfilled.

The sky will split because of the great terrors of the Day of Judgment. Verily, the promise of Allah that the Day of Judgment will take place shall be fulfilled.

The intended meaning is to warn the disbelievers so that they stop disbelieving in the Oneness of Allah when they know that nothing and no one can protect them against the punishment of Allah.

Indeed, the horrors of the Day of Judgment are great. The children’s hear will turn grey, the sky will split, and the mountains will become dust. The Day of Judgment will certainly occur and no one can protect the disbelievers against the punishment of Allah. 

73:19 Verily, this is a Reminder, so let whoever wills take a way to his Lord. 

‘Verily, this is…’  refers to the warnings and admonitions mentioned in the aforementioned ayat in the surah. 

The warnings and admonitions are for reminder and exhortation. Thus, let whoever wills take a way to his Lord, Allah, by believing in His Oneness, obeying His commands, avoiding His prohibitions, and performing righteous deeds for His sake. This is the only right way to be saved from the severe punishment of the Day of Judgment. 

The ayah says ‘let whoever wills…’ the intended meaning is not to give a choice; rather, the intended meaning is to urge and exhort to follow the path of guidance that leads to attain the pleasure of Allah. 

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Muzamil Ayah 10-19

• The believer should be patient when it comes to complying with the commands of Allah and avoiding His prohibitions.

• Gracious desertion is to avoid unfavorable things and situations without reproach.

• Allah, Exalted be He, sent Muhammad as His Prophet and Messenger, just as He sent Moses as His Prophet and Messenger.

• The Day of Judgment will certainly take place at the time that Allah has appointed for its occurrence.

• Allah, Exalted be He, warns the disbelievers of His severe punishment if they insist on disbelieving in His Oneness and following the path of misguidance.

• The punishment of the Day of Judgment is severe. Fetters, flaming fire, food that causes choking, and painful torment are prepared for the disbelievers.

• On the Day of Judgment, the earth and the mountains will quake, and the mountains will become heaps of crumbling sand.

• The Day of Judgment is terrible. On that day, the hair of the children will turn grey because of its horrors.

• The Quran contains reminders and admonitions for people, but only those who are endowed with sound understanding benefit from them.

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English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Muzzammil Ayah 1-9

73:1 O you wrapped in your garments,

73:2 stand for prayer at night, but a little

73:3 Half of it, or a little less thereof.

73:4 or add more thereto and recite the Quran distinctly.

73:5 Indeed, We shall reveal to you a weighty word. 

73:6 Verily, worship at night is most effective and suitable for the speech.

73:7 Surely, in the day, you have a prolonged occupation.

73:8 And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with wholehearted devotion. 

73:9 He is the Lord of the East and the West; there is no god but Him. Thus, take Him as your Guardian.

Tafsir

Jabir Ibn Abdul Allah, may Allah be pleased with them, narrated this narration about the period of intermission of the divine revelation to Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him]. He reported that Messenger Muhammad said, ‘While I was walking, I heard a voice from the sky. Then, I raised my head and saw the angel, who came to me in the mount of Hira. He was sitting on a chair between heaven and earth. Thus, I was frightened of him. Then, I returned to my family and said, ‘Wrap me up, wrap me up.’ Thereupon, Allah, Exalted be He, revealed, ‘74:1 O you enveloped in your cloak, 74:2 Arise and warn! 74:3 And your Lord magnify, 74:4 and your garments purify, 74:5 and uncleanness do shun,’ 

73:1 O you wrapped in your garments,

73:2 stand for prayer at night, but a little.

73:3 Half of it, or a little less thereof.

73:4 or add more thereto and recite the Quran distinctly.

Surah Al-Muzzammil begins with a vocative mode to indicate the importance of commands and prohibitions that the addressee will receive. 

Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] is called one, who wraps himself in his garment, to make him feel at ease, cheer up his soul, and make him feel endeared, so that he would actively convey Islam to people. 

O you wrapped in your garments after seeing the angel Gabriel in his real shape! O you wrapped in your garments after hearing the hideous things that the disbelievers say about Allah! Stand for prayer at night to worship your God. Stand for prayer at night, but a little part of it to take some rest. Stand for prayer half of the night or little less than thereof. You can also stand for prayer more than that and recite the Quran distinctly. Recite the Quran slowly, which will help you to reflect on its meanings. 

In other words, O you wrapped in your garments! Stand for prayer half of the nigh and assign the other half for sleep and rest.  This indicates the easiness of Islam as it commands the believers to diligently worship Allah, but at the same time instructs them to take care of their bodies by giving them sufficient sleep and rest. 

The night is specifically assigned for worship and prayer because it is a time of calmness and serenity, which enable the believer to worship Allah sincerely and humbly.

Sa’d Ibn Hisham said, ‘I asked Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, about the prayer of the night. She said, ‘Do you not recite [73:1 O you wrapped in your garments,]? I said, ‘Yes.’ She said, ‘When the beginning of this surah was revealed, the companions of Messenger Muhammad prayed at night until their feet swelled, and the last part of the surah was delayed for twelve months. Then, it was revealed. Thereupon, the night prayer has become voluntary after it was obligatory.’ 

In sum, Allah, Exalted be He, as a way of easing and instruction to what may comfort the soul of Messenger Muhammad, say, ‘O noble Messenger Muhammad, who wraps himself in his garments, stand for worship and prayer in the night, leaving some time thereof for rest and sleep. You may stand for worship and prayer half of the night, less or more than that. Recite the Quran beautifully and distinctly, which is a helpful means to understand and reflect on its meanings.’

73:5 Indeed, We shall reveal to you a weighty word. 

O noble Messenger Muhammad, stand for worship and prayer in the night to come close to your Lord, Allah, by offering different kinds of worship as a weighty word shall be revealed to you, namely, the noble Quran. It is a weighty word in the balance of the truth, its effect on the hearts, and its obligations and commands. 

 Allah, Exalted be He, says, interpretation of the meaning, 

59:21 Had We sent down this Quran on a mountain, surely, you would have seen it humble itself and split for fear of Allah. And such are the similitudes which We expound to people that they may reflect.

Had the Quran, which was revealed to guide to the truth, been sent to a mountain, and the mountain is able to understand the discourse of the Quran, it would have perceived the meanings of the Quran and become humble which would have caused it to split. 

In other words, had the mountain in the place of the disbelievers, who refuse to listen to the Quran and benefit from its guidance, it would have split and become dust out of fear of Allah, Exalted be He.

Many authentic narrations confirm that the Quran is a heavy word. Aisha,  may Allah be pleased with her, said, ‘I saw Messenger Muhammad when the divine revelation came to him. His forehead would drip sweat on a very cold day after receiving the divine revelation.’ 

 Indeed, the Quran is a heavy word because it is the speech of Allah, the Lord of the world. It is heavy because it contains great obligations and commands, namely, promising to reward the believers and warning to the evil doers, lawful and unlawful rules, and the law of punishment. No matter how deeply the scholars try to understand its meanings, they will find them comprehensive and they will acknowledge that they need to study it harder and harder. 

Qatada, may Allah have mercy on him, said, ‘The Quran is heavy. By Allah, its rules and law of punishment are heavy.’ 

73:6 Verily, worship at night is most effective and suitable for the speech.  

O noble Messenger Muhammad, who wrapped himself in his garment, stand for worship and prayer in the night because it is most effective for remedying the heart and mending the soul. In addition, worship and prayer in the night are most suitable for reciting the Quran because the heart becomes humble as it humbly concentrates on worship. 

73:7 Surely, in the day, you have a prolonged occupation.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, We have commanded you to stand for worship and prayer in the night because you have a prolonged occupation in the day for fulfilling your duties and carrying out your obligations, which makes you unable to devote your time for worship and prayer. However, you can stand for worship and prayer in the night because it is a time for rest and sleep after finishing all duties of the day.

In other words, the ayah refers to the wisdom behind commanding to pray in the night. Allah, Exalted be He, has made it easy for Messenger Muhammad and his nation as He has made the day for fulfilling their life occupations and duties, and made a part of the night for worship and prayer. 

73:8 And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with wholehearted devotion. 

In this ayah, Allah, Exalted be He, commanded Messenger Muhammad to remember Him day and night.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, remember the name of your Lord constantly. You should glorify and thank Him for all His blessings and you should devote yourself to worship and obey Him with wholehearted devotion. Do not let anything make you unmindful of remembering and worshipping your Lord, Allah. Whenever you finish your duties and occupations, devote yourself to remember your Lord by performing different kinds of worship. 

 73:9 He is the Lord of the East and the West; there is no god but Him. Thus, take Him as your Guardian.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, your Lord, Allah, is the Lord of the East and the West. There is no god, who deserves worship and obedience, but Him. Thus, take Him as your Guardian in all your affairs. Seek His help and guidance in all your affairs. He will help and guide you. 

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Muzzammil Ayah 1-9

• Standing for worshipping Allah and praying in the night is the method followed by the righteous slaves of Allah.

• Recitation of the Quran should be done beautifully and carefully.

• Praying in the night is better than praying during the day because one can concentrate on the worship, as he is free from the occupations and duties of the day.

• One should remember Allah as much as he can by performing different kinds of worship, such as glorifying Allah, praying, and seeking beneficial knowledge.

• Relying on Allah concerning all one’s affairs is a manifestation of one’s submission to Allah and acknowledging that He is the only God, who deserves worship and obedience.

• Devoting oneself to worship and prayer does not contradict fulfilling one’s obligations and duties. Rather, one should do his best to be moderate and give every part of his life its due devotion.

• The Quran is a heavy word as it contains commands, prohibitions, and obligations, which are hard to comply with except by the help of Allah.

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English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Muzammil

 

Name of Surah Al-Muzammil 

This surah is called Al-Muzammil, namely, a person, who is wrapped in his clothes. It speaks about Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him]. Allah, Exalted be He, commanded Messenger Muhammad not to wrap himself in his clothes and begin inviting people to Islam. Surah Al-Muzammil was revealed in Makkah. It contains twenty ayah.

Relationship between Surah Al-Jnn and Al-Muzammil

Surah Al-Muzammil comes after surah al-Jinn according to the written copy of the Quran, al-Mushaf. Surah Al-Jinn is concluded with referring to the fact that the Messengers of Allah sincerely conveyed the message of Allah to his people. Then, surah Al-Muzammil begins with commanding Messenger Muhammad to convey the message of Allah to people, which necessitates an attentive and abandoning comfortable life. 

Surah Al-Jinn mentions the reaction of the jinn to the message of Islam. Surah Al-Muzammil mentions that Allah commanded Messenger Muhammad to invite all people to Islam.

Most Important Topics Discussed in Surah 

Surah Al-Muzammil contains divine instructions to Messenger Muhammad to guide him during the journey of conveying the message of Islam to people. It also warns the disbelievers of severe punishment if they insist on disbelieving in the Oneness of Allah, Exalted be He.

Surah Al-Muzammil begins with commanding Messenger Muhammad to stay up during the night except for a little part of it to pray the night prayer. It also commands him to recite the Quran to strengthen his resolution.

73:1 O you wrapped in your garments,

73:2 stand for prayer at night, but a little.

73:3 Half of it, or a little less thereof.

73:4 or add more thereto and recite the Quran distinctly.

Then, surah Al-Muzammil mentions that the divine revelation that would be revealed to Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] and the requirements of its great message is heavy. Therefore, Messenger Muhammad is commanded to remember Allah day and night, declare the Oneness of Allah, and seek His help and support in all his affairs.

73:5 Indeed, We shall reveal to you a weighty word. 

73:6 Verily, worship at night is most effective and suitable for the speech.

73:7 Surely, in the day, you have a prolonged occupation.

Then, surah Al-Muzammil commands Messenger Muhammad to be patience with the abuse of the disbelievers, who say that he is a magician or a poet, and that Allah, Exalted be He, has a partner. In addition, Messenger Muhammad is commanded to keep away from the disbelievers graciously without acting negatively and wait until victory and help of Allah come, and it will certainly come.

73:10 And be patient with what they say and keep away from them graciously. 

Surah Al-Muzammil is concluded with declaring that commanding Messenger Muhammad to pray a third of the night is lessened, and becomes the least amount that the believers can pray to make it easy for Messenger Muhammad and his nation and give them time to attend to their occupations and responsibilities. They are commanded to recite as much as they can from the Quran, perform the obligatory prayer, give the zakat, and seek forgiveness from Allah constantly. 

73:20 Truly, your Lord knows that you stay up praying nearly two-thirds of the night, or a half of it, or a third of it, as do a group of those with you. And Allah determines the duration of the night and the day. He knows that you are unable to measure it, so He has pardoned you. Thus, recite as much as you can from the Quran. He knows that some of you are sick, others travel in the land, seeking some of the bounty of Allah, and others fight for the sake of Allah. Thus, recite as much as you can of it, perform the prayer, give the zakat, and lend Allah a good loan. Whatever good you shall forward to yourselves, you shall find it with Allah. It is better and a greater reward. And seek forgiveness from Allah. Indeed, Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.

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Only Allah Knows the Time of the Day of Judgment Surah Al-Jinn Ayah 25-28

 

English Translation and Tafsir of Surah Al-Jinn Ayah 25-28 

72:25 Say, ‘I know not whether that which you are promised is near, or whether my Lord will appoint for it a term.

72:26 He is the All-Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His unseen to anyone,

72:27 save to a messenger whom He has chosen; then He makes before and after him watchers,

72:28 that He may know that they have conveyed the Messages of their Lord. And He is fully aware of all that with them and He has counted the number of all things.

Relationship with the Previous Part 

The disbelievers used to ask Messenger Muhammad about the time of the Day of Judgment. Ayah [24] says, 72:24 Until, when they see that which they are promised, then they will know who is weaker in respect of helpers and fewer in respect of numbers. It is known that the disbelievers will ask when the punishment of Allah will befall them. Therefore, Allah, Exalted be He, has commanded Messenger Muhammad to tell that that Allah is the All-Knower of the unseen and He does not disclose the knowledge thereof to anyone.

Tafsir

72:25 Say, ‘I know not whether that which you are promised is near, or whether my Lord will appoint for it a term.

O noble Messenger Muhammad, say to the disbelievers, ‘I do not know whether the punishment that Allah has promised would befall you is near, or whether He will appoint for it a term. I do not know when Allah’s punishment will befall you. Only Allah knows when the punishment will befall and when the Day of Judgment will take place.’

The intended meaning is that the punishment of Allah will certainly befall the disbelievers; however, only Allah knows its appointment. 

72:26 He is the All-Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His unseen to anyone,

72:27 save to a messenger whom He has chosen; then He makes before and after him watchers,

Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] does not know when the punishment of Allah will befall the disbelievers and when the Day of Judgment will take place. Only Allah, Exalted be He, knows the unseen, and He does not disclose the knowledge of the unseen to anyone save to a messenger whom He has chosen. He makes him know some of the unseen to be miracles for him and proofs of his prophethood. Then, Allah makes before and after His messenger watchers to guard him against the evil of the devils to prevent them from eavesdropping on the news of the unseen. 

In other words, Allah, Exalted be He, is the only knower of the unseen and He discloses some of the news of the unseen to His Prophets and Messengers and He makes watchers before and after them to prevent the devils from eavesdropping on the revelation that He would reveal to them.

This ayah is evidence that magic and soothsaying are forbidden because the magicians and soothsayers claim that they know the news of the unseen, which is a sheer lie. No one knows the news of the unseen except Allah. He, out of His wisdom, discloses some of its news to His Prophets and Messengers.

Then He makes before and after him watchers,

The intended meaning is that Allah makes watchers for His messengers and prophets from all sides, but the front and behind sides are mentioned because dangers attack man usually from these two sides.

Abdul Allah Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them, said, ‘72:26 He is the All-Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His unseen to anyone, save to a messenger whom He has chosen; Allah, Exalted be He, makes His messengers know some of the news of the unseen by revelation. However, He does not make anyone know the preordainment.’ 

Ad-Dahak, may Allah have mercy on him, said, ‘72:27 save to a messenger whom He has chosen; then He makes before and after him watchers. When a revelation from Allah would come to Prophet Muhammad, watchers from the angels would be sent with the revelation to guard it against the devils lest the devils should take the form of the angels.’ 

72:28 that He may know that they have conveyed the Messages of their Lord. And He is fully aware of all that with them and He has counted the number of all things.

The scholars of Tafsir have different opinions about the antecedent of the pronoun ‘He’ in Ayah [28]. 1) That Messenger Muhammad may know that the angel Gabriel conveyed the revelation of Allah to him. 2) That Messenger Muhammad may know that the Messengers of Allah, who came before him, conveyed the message of Allah to their people and that Allah guarded His messages. 3) That the disbelievers may know that the messengers of Allah conveyed the message of their Lord. 4) That Allah, Exalted be He, may know that the messengers conveyed His messages when they would convey them in real life though He, Exalted be He, knows everything before it takes place. 5) That the Prophet of Allah may know that the messengers of Allah came to him and not to others. 

After mentioning the opinions of the scholars, Imam Muhammad Ibn Jarir At-Tabari, may Allah have mercy on him, said, ‘The correct opinion is that ‘That Messenger Muhammad may know that the messengers, who came before him, conveyed the message of Allah to their people.’ 

Thus, the meaning of Ayah [28] will be as follows: That Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him] may know that the messengers of Allah, who came before him, were similar to him concerning conveying the message of Allah truthfully. And that Messenger Muhammad may know that he was protected from the evil of the jinn, just as the Messengers of Allah, who came before him, were protected from their evils. And that Messenger Muhammad may know that Allah, Exalted be He, is fully aware of all that with the messengers and He has counted the number of all things perfectly.

Learned Lessons from Surah Al-Jinn Ayah 25-28

• Only Allah, Exalted be He, knows the unseen, and He may make His messengers with whom He is pleased know some of the unseen by revelation, which is a miracle confirming their truthfulness. 

• Allah, Exalted be He, protects His messengers from the jinn and the devils lest they should eavesdrop on the revelation of Allah.

• Allah, Exalted be He, informed His Messenger Muhammad that He protected the divine revelation that he might know that the messengers before him were like him concerning conveying the message of Allah truthfully to their people.

• Allah, Exalted be He, is fully aware of all things and nothing is hidden from His perfect knowledge.

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