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Rowwad Translation Center — 554

62:9 O you who believe, when the call for prayer is made on Friday, then hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave off trading. That is better for you, if only you knew.

62:10 When the prayer is over, disperse in the land and seek from the bounty of Allah, and remember Allah much so that you may be successful.

62:11 When they see some merchandise or amusement, they rush towards it and leave you standing. Say, “That which is with Allah is better than amusement and merchandise, and Allah is the Best of Providers.”

63:1 When the hypocrites come to you, they say, “We bear witness that you are indeed the Messenger of Allah” And Allah knows that you are indeed His Messenger, and Allah bears witness that the hypocrites are truly liars.

63:2 They have taken their oaths as a shield in order to hinder people from the way of Allah. Evil indeed is what they do!

63:3 That is because they believed, then disbelieved; therefore their hearts have been sealed, so they do not understand.

63:4 When you see them, their outward appearance pleases you, and when they speak, you listen to what they say. But they are like planks of wood leaned [against the wall][1]. They deem every cry to be against them. They are the enemy, so beware of them. May Allah destroy them; how are they deluded?