Part of Tafsir al-Tabari (the series is complete)
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Conclusion from Al-Tabari’s interpretation | Episode (95) | Surat Al-Tin
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
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A summary of the Tafsir of al-Tabari.
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Abridged by Dr. 'Aqil Ibn Salim al-Shammari.
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Surah al-Tin.
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
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By the fig and the olive,
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And by Mount Sinai,
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And by this secure city [Makkah].
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“Surely We created man of the best stature” (95:4)
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“Then we reduced him to the lowest of the low,” (95:5)
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Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds.
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“Save those who believe and do good works, and theirs is a reward unfailing.” (95:6)
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Our Lord, may His glory be exalted, swears by the fig,
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Which is the fig that is eaten,
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And the olive, from which oil is pressed,
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And Mount Sinai, a well-known mountain,
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And this city, secure from its enemies,
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Who might otherwise fight its people or invade them.
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We have certainly created man in the best and most balanced form.
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Then We return him to the lowest of the low,
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To the age of senility,
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Those whose faculties have departed due to old age and infirmity,
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For he is in the lowest of states,
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In the decline of life and the loss of mental acuity.
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Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds,
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During their health and youth,
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For they shall have an uninterrupted reward after they grow old,
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Similar to what they were granted for their deeds,
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During the time they were active,
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When they were strong enough to perform them,
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For they shall have a reward that is not diminished,
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Just as it was for them during their days of health and youth.
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“So who henceforth will give the lie to thee about the judgment?” (95:7)
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“Is not Allah the most conclusive of all judges?” (95:8)
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So who can deny you, O Muhammad, after these proofs,
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Which We have presented regarding the religion,
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Meaning obedience to Allah,
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And His recompensing of His servants for their deeds?
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Is Allah not, O Muhammad,
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The most just of all judges in His decrees,
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And the most decisive in His judgment among His servants?
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A summary of the Tafsir of al-Tabari.