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Translation of page 290

1. 17:76

   And indeed, they were about to provoke [i.e., drive] you from the land [i.e., Makkah] to evict you therefrom. And then [when they do], they will not remain [there] after you, except for a little.

2. 17:77

   [That is Our] established way for those We had sent before you of Our messengers; and you will not find in Our way any alteration.

3. 17:78

   Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur’ān [i.e., recitation] of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.

4. 17:79

   And from [part of] the night, pray with it [i.e., recitation of the Qur’ān] as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station.

5. 17:80

   And say, "My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority."

6. 17:81

   And say, "Truth has come, and falsehood has departed. Indeed is falsehood, [by nature], ever bound to depart."

7. 17:82

   And We send down of the Qur’ān that which is healing and mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the wrongdoers except in loss.

8. 17:83

   And when We bestow favor upon man [i.e., the disbeliever], he turns away and distances himself; and when evil touches him, he is ever despairing.

9. 17:84

   Say, "Each works according to his manner, but your Lord is most knowing of who is best guided in way."

10. 17:85

    And they ask you, [O Muḥammad], about the soul. Say, "The soul is of the affair [i.e., concern] of my Lord. And you [i.e., mankind] have not been given of knowledge except a little."

11. 17:86

    And if We willed, We could surely do away with that which We revealed to you. Then you would not find for yourself concerning it an advocate against Us.