Rowwad Translation Center — 486

42:23 That is the glad tidings that Allah gives to His slaves who believe and do righteous deeds. Say, “I do not ask you any reward for it, except kindness because of our kinship[1].” Whoever does a good deed, We will increase its merit for him. Indeed, Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Appreciative.

42:24 Or do they say, “He has fabricated lies about Allah[1]!”? But if Allah willed, He could seal up your heart[2]. Allah wipes out falsehood and establishes the truth by His Words. Indeed, He is All-Knowing of what is in the hearts.

42:25 It is He Who accepts repentance from His slaves and pardons sins, and He knows all what you do.

42:26 He responds to [the supplication of] those who believe and do righteous deeds and increases their reward out of His bounty. But for the disbelievers, there will be a severe punishment.

42:27 If Allah were to give abundant provision to [all] His slaves, they would transgress on earth; but He sends down what He wills in due measure. Indeed, He is All-Aware and All-Seeing of His slaves.

42:28 It is He Who sends down rain after they have lost hope, and spreads His mercy. He is the Guardian, the Praiseworthy.

42:29 Among His signs is the creation of the heavens and earth, and the living creatures He has scattered throughout them. And He is Most Capable of bringing them together whenever He wills.

42:30 Whatever calamity befalls you is because of what your own hands have earned, and He overlooks much.

42:31 You cannot escape [Him] on earth, and you do not have besides Allah any protector or helper.