Ash-Shuraa 42:27 ۞ ولو بسط الله الرزق لعباده لبغوا في الارض ولاكن ينزل بقدر ما يشاء انه بعباده خبير بصير ٢٧

42:27

۞ وَلَوۡ

بَسَطَ

ٱللَّهُ

ٱلرِّزۡقَ

لِعِبَادِهِۦ

لَبَغَوۡاْ

فِي

ٱلۡأَرۡضِ

وَلَٰكِن

يُنَزِّلُ

بِقَدَرٖ

مَّا

يَشَآءُۚ

إِنَّهُۥ

بِعِبَادِهِۦ

خَبِيرُۢ

بَصِيرٞ

٢٧

Should Allah expand the provision for His servants (to its full extent), they would spread mischief on earth; but He sends down what He wills in (due) measure. Surely, with regard to His slaves, He is All-Aware, Ever-Watchful.

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Allah accepts Repentance and responds to Supplications

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Chapter 42, Page 486, Juz 25

20. Whoever intends (to have) the harvest of the Hereafter, We will increase in his harvest; and whoever intends (to have) the harvest of the world (only), We will give him thereof, while in the Hereafter he will have no share. 21. Is it that they have associate-gods who have prescribed for them a religion that is not sanctioned by Allah? Had it not been for a decisive word, the matter would have been decided between them (here in this world). And of course, for the wrongdoers there is a painful punishment (in the Hereafter). 22. You will see the wrongdoers fearful of what they earned, and it is sure to befall them. As for those who believed and did righteous deeds, they will be in meadows of the Gardens. For them there is, with their Lord, whatever they wish. That is the great bounty. 23. That is the good news that Allah gives to His servants who believed and did righteous deeds. Say, “I do not ask you any fee for it, except the love of kinship.” And whoever performs a good act, We will increase for him goodness therein. Surely Allah is Most-Forgiving, Very-Appreciative. 24. Is it that they say, “He has forged a lie against Allah”? So, if Allah wills, He may put a seal on your heart. And Allah blots out falsehood and establishes truth with His words. Surely, He is fully aware of what lies in the hearts. 25. And He is the One who accepts repentance from His servants and forgives evil deeds and knows whatever you do. 26. And He responds to (the prayer of) those who believe and do righteous deeds, and gives them more out of His grace. As for the disbelievers, for them there is a severe punishment. 27. Should Allah expand the provision for His servants (to its full extent), they would spread mischief on earth; but He sends down what He wills in (due) measure. Surely, with regard to His slaves, He is All-Aware, Ever-Watchful. 28. And He is the One who sends down rain after they have lost hope, and He extends His mercy. And He is the Guardian, Worthy of all praise. 29. Among His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the creatures He has spread in them. He is Powerful to assemble them whenever He so wills.

- T. Usmani