The Holy Quran 18:29 — Surah Al-Kahf

Arabic text

وَقُلِ ٱلْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكُمْ ۖ فَمَن شَآءَ فَلْيُؤْمِن وَمَن شَآءَ فَلْيَكْفُرْ ۚ إِنَّآ أَعْتَدْنَا لِلظَّـٰلِمِينَ نَارًا أَحَاطَ بِهِمْ سُرَادِقُهَا ۚ وَإِن يَسْتَغِيثُوا۟ يُغَاثُوا۟ بِمَآءٍ كَٱلْمُهْلِ يَشْوِى ٱلْوُجُوهَ ۚ بِئْسَ ٱلشَّرَابُ وَسَآءَتْ مُرْتَفَقًا

Translation

Speak the truth that comes from your Rabb. Whoever is willing, should accept Imaan (and be successful in both worlds) and whoever is willing should commit kufr (and thus suffer eternal punishment). We have surely prepared for the oppressors (the Kuffaar) a Fire, the walls of which will surround them (from all sides, making it impossible to escape). If they plead for help, they will be helped with water that is like the residue (remains) of burnt oil (boiling and black), which will scorch their faces. A terrible drink indeed (which will be of no help at all to them)! It (Jahannam) is the worst of resting places (because it offers no rest at all).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The truth has become manifest: that is, true words from Allah have been proclaimed; He has no concern whatever whether anyone accepts them or not. Whatever benefit or harm there is will be yours alone. Let both those who accept and those who do not reflect on their own end, which is described next. The bustle of the world is utterly worthless and perishable.

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