62. Sura al-Jumuah with Urdu Translation

Sura 62. al-Jumuah (Friday, the Congregation):

In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Ever-Merciful.

1. (Everything) in the heavens and in the earth glorifies Allah, (the Real) King, the Most Pure (of all shortcomings and imperfections), the Lord of Honour, the Almighty, the Most Wise.

2. He is the One Who sent a (Glorious) Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) among the illiterate people from among themselves who recites to them His Revelations and cleanses and purifies them (outwardly and inwardly) and teaches them the Book and Wisdom. Indeed they were in open error before (his most welcome arrival).

3. (And He has sent this Messenger for purification and education among) others of them also who have not yet joined these people (that are present now i.e. they will come after them in the time to come). And He is Almighty, Most Wise.

4. This (arrival of the Holy Messenger and his spiritual benevolence and guidance) are Allah’s Bounty which He grants whom He likes. And Allah is Most Bountiful.

5. The case of those who were burdened with (the Commandments and teachings of) the Torah (but) then did not bear it (i.e. this Messenger was mentioned in it but they disbelieved in him) is like that of a donkey loaded with heavy books on its back. How evil is the example of those who have rejected Allah’s Revelations! And Allah does not guide the wrongdoers.

6. Say: ‘O Jews, if you think that, leaving all other people, you alone are the friends of Allah (i.e. Awliya’), then long for death (because His Awliya’ will not fear in the grave and the Hereafter) if you are true (in your thinking).’

7. And these people will never long for it due to (the rejection of the Messenger and disbelief) which they have sent forward. And Allah knows the wrongdoers well.

8. Say: ‘The death from which you are fleeing is bound to catch up with you. Then you will be returned to (the Lord) Who knows the unseen and the seen. So He will inform you of what you used to do.’

9. O Believers! When on Fridays the call is made for (Jumu‘a) Prayer, hasten towards the remembrance of Allah (i.e. the Jumu‘a sermon and Prayer) immediately and abandon purchase and sale (i.e. business). That is better for you if you have knowledge.

10. Then after the Prayer is offered disperse in the land and (then) look for Allah’s bounty (i.e. sustenance). And remember Allah much so that you may attain to prosperity.

11. And when they found some business or entertainment opportunity, they rushed towards that (due to their neediness and financial constraint) and left you standing (during sermon). Say: ‘Whatever is with Allah is better than sport and business. And Allah is the Best of sustainers.’