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Annotated Qur'an
Sura 62: The Day of Congregation
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Qur'an 62:1[edit]

Everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies God the Sovereign, the Holy, the Almighty, the Wise.

Qur'an 62:1 Notes[edit]

Wait, does that mean even the nonbelievers glorify Allah? Speaking of which, I have a question for a barber regarding people with unusual shaving habits...

Qur'an 62:2[edit]

It is He who sent among the unlettered a messenger from themselves; reciting His revelations to them, and purifying them, and teaching them the Scripture and wisdom; although they were in obvious error before that.

Qur'an 62:2 Notes[edit]

Qur'an 62:3[edit]

And others from them, who have not yet joined them. He is the Glorious, the Wise.

Qur'an 62:3 Notes[edit]

All will join Allah. You will be assimilated, resistance is futile.

Qur'an 62:4[edit]

That is God’s grace, which He grants to whomever He wills. God is Possessor of limitless grace.

Qur'an 62:4 Notes[edit]

Qur'an 62:5[edit]

The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah, but then failed to uphold it, is like the donkey carrying works of literature. Miserable is the example of the people who denounce God’s revelations. God does not guide the wrongdoing people.

Qur'an 62:5 Notes[edit]

All who aren't Muslim are ugly. Nyah nyah. Wait, does this mean that Truth = Beauty, therefore we should take religious advice from porn stars instead of creaky old guys?

Qur'an 62:6[edit]

Say, “O you who follow Judaism; if you claim to be the chosen of God, to the exclusion of the rest of mankind, then wish for death if you are sincere.”

Qur'an 62:6 Notes[edit]

Well, this is certainly friendly conversation.

Qur'an 62:7[edit]

But they will not wish for it, ever, due to what their hands have advanced. God knows well the wrongdoers.

Qur'an 62:7 Notes[edit]

Ah yes, people don't want to die because they are evil. Riiiight.

Qur'an 62:8[edit]

Say, “The death from which you flee will catch up with you; then you will be returned to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”

Qur'an 62:8 Notes[edit]

Qur'an 62:9[edit]

O you who believe! When the call is made for prayer on Congregation Day, hasten to the remembrance of God, and drop all business. That is better for you, if you only knew.

Qur'an 62:9 Notes[edit]

Qur'an 62:10[edit]

Then, when the prayer is concluded, disperse through the land, and seek God’s bounty, and remember God much, so that you may prosper.

Qur'an 62:10 Notes[edit]

Qur'an 62:11[edit]

Yet whenever they come across some business, or some entertainment, they scramble towards it, and leave you standing. Say, “What is with God is better than entertainment and business; and God is the Best of providers.”

Qur'an 62:11 Notes[edit]

So basically, don't work, but just stand around praying to Allah, and everything will magically come to you. Right, got it. Hey, it worked for the Saudis, right?