And ˹remember˺ when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam,”1 so they all did—but not Iblîs,2 who refused and acted arrogantly,3 becoming unfaithful.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
We cautioned, “O Adam! Live with your wife in Paradise and eat as freely as you please, but do not approach this tree, or else you will be wrongdoers.”
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
But Satan deceived them—leading to their fall from the ˹blissful˺ state they were in,1 and We said, “Descend from the heavens ˹to the earth˺ as enemies to each other.2 You will find in the earth a residence and provision for your appointed stay.”
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Then Adam was inspired with words ˹of prayer˺ by his Lord,1 so He accepted his repentance. Surely He is the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
We said, “Descend all of you! Then when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows it, there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
But those who disbelieve and deny Our signs will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever.”
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
O children of Israel!1 Remember My favours upon you. Fulfil your covenant and I will fulfil Mine, and stand in awe of Me ˹alone˺.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Believe in My revelations which confirm your Scriptures.1 Do not be the first to deny them or trade them for a fleeting gain.2 And be mindful of Me.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Do not mix truth with falsehood or hide the truth knowingly.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Establish prayer, pay alms-tax,1 and bow down with those who bow down.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Do you preach righteousness and fail to practice it yourselves, although you read the Scripture? Do you not understand?
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran