C 103,104

The Time, The Slanderer

103. THE TIME (Historic)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. 1. By the time (i.e. historic time is witness that:) 2. Man is certainly at a loss, 3. except those who believe and do righteous works and recommend to one another, the truth, and recommend to one another, patience. (R 1)

104. THE SLANDERER In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. 1. Sorrowful is the state of every slanderer, defamer, 2. who accumulates wealth and keeps on counting it. 3. He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal. 4. No, he will definitely be flung into the crushing one. 5. And what will make you realize what the crushing one is? 6. (It is the) fire of Allah, kindled, 7. which is made to rise over the hearts, 8. it will certainly be closed on them, 9. in columns that are stretched. (R 1)

Summarized Commentary Ch. 103 (Revealed at Makkah) Vs 13 Time or history is a witness that only the righteous were successful. Ch. 104 (Revealed at Makkah) Vs 19 Slander defaming and attachment with wealth are discouraged and such people are warned.

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