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 Post subject: Verses 54:1-5
PostPosted: 04 Jun 2009, 08:39 
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 Post subject: Re: Verses 54:1-5
PostPosted: 25 Nov 2009, 04:06 
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{54:1} The Hour has come near, and the moon has split [in two].

No need for the interjection. I suggest,
{54:1} The Hour has drawn near and the moon has split.

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{54:2} And if they see a miracle, they turn away and say, "Passing magic."

I suggest,
{54:2} Yet, if they see a sign, they turn aside and say, "Recurring illusion."

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{54:3} And they denied and followed their inclinations. But for every matter is a [time of] settlement.

I suggest,
{54:3} And they belied and followed their fancies. But every matter is resolving.

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{54:4} And there has already come to them of information that in which there is deterrence -

Asad translated this the best. I suggest,
{54:4} And there has come to them of tidings in which was [enough] restraint [of their arrogance].

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{54:5} Extensive wisdom - but warning does not avail [them].

Like Asad, I suggest,
{54:5} A far-reaching wisdom. But warnings do not suffice.

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