The Crouching
45. Al-Jāthiyah
الجاثية

al-Jāthiyah

The Crouching

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wa-ʾidhā qīla ʾinna waʿda llāhi ḥaqqun wa-s-sāʿatu rayba fīhā qultum nadrī s-sāʿatu ʾin naẓunnu ʾillā ẓannan wa-mā naḥnu bi-mustayqinīna

When it was said, ‘‘Allah’s promise is indeed true, and there is no doubt about the Hour,’’ you said, ‘‘We do not know what the Hour is. We know nothing beyond conjectures, and we do not possess any certainty.’’ ’

Ali Quli Qarai