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In the Name of God, the Peerless, the Ever-Near

Glorified be He Who hath created the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them through His command; and unto Him shall all return. Unto God belongeth the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them. Say: All are to Him devoutly obedient. Unto God belong the treasuries of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them; verily, we are all His worshippers. Unto God belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been strong, almighty. Unto God appertaineth the whole of the Cause, in the beginning and in the end, and God hath ever been all-wise, all-knowing.

In the Name of God, the Most Exalted, the Most Sublime

Glorified art Thou, O my God! Thou art, in truth, the Fashioner of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them. At Thy behest, “Be”, it is. Say: He is the Living, the Self-Subsisting. Unto Him belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them. He createth whatsoever He willeth; at His command, “Be”, it is. Such is He, the Originator of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them; all are to Him devoutly obedient. He it is Who created you, then provided for you, then causeth you to die, then will raise you again to life. Within His grasp is the Kingdom of all things, and all unto Him shall be brought back. Say: All are resigned unto Him.

In the Name of God, the Most Exalted, the Most Holy

Glorified be He before Whom prostrate themselves all that are in the heavens and on the earth and whatsoever lieth between them; verily, all are humbly submissive unto Him. Unto God belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been mighty, wise. Unto God belong the keys of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been bountiful, all-knowing. Unto God belongeth the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God is He of wondrous, all-emcompassing sovereignty. Unto God appertaineth the realm of might of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been powerful over all things. Unto God belongeth the realm of Divinity of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and over all things is He the Protector, the Sustainer. Sufficient is God as Helper and Support.

In the Name of God, the Inaccessible, the All-Protecting

God is sufficient unto me—He Who created me through His command, “Be”, and it is. Say: God is sufficient unto me—He Who, at every moment, provideth me, through His mercy; and verily He, He is the All-Powerful, the Almighty. Say: God is sufficient unto me—He Who causeth me to die and decreeth for me every good, exalted in His Kingdom; He, verily, is to me gentle and compassionate. Say: God is sufficient unto me—He Who sustaineth me, quickeneth me, and ordaineth for me all His bounties; He, verily, is to me loving and tender. Glorified art Thou, O my God! Guard me, then, from before me and from behind me, on my right hand and on my left, above my head and beneath my feet, and from every side from which aught may encompass me, by the hosts of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them and whatsoever Thy knowledge embraceth. For Thou, in very truth, knowest what is in the heavens and on the earth and what is between them. Thou hast power to bring forth every created thing through Thy command, “Be”, and it is.

In the Name of God, the Transcendent, the All-Manifest

Unto God belongeth all sovereignty in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God is, in truth, a Sovereign, a Powerful Helper. Unto God belongeth all splendour in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God is, in truth, a Sovereign, All-Glorious. Unto God belongeth all might in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God is, in truth, a Sovereign, All-Powerful. Unto God belongeth all power in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God is, in truth, a Sovereign, All-Potent. Unto God belongeth all mercy in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God is, in truth, a Sovereign, All-Merciful. Unto God belongeth all greatness in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God is, in truth, a Sovereign, Most Great. Unto God appertaineth the whole of the Cause, in the beginning and in the end, and sufficient is God as a Guardian and Support.

In the Name of God, the Most Great, the Most Glorious

God is most glorious—far exalted above all that ye know of Him. God is more august and more beautiful; and all are unto Him resigned. Say: God is greater than that which ye magnify. Say: God is the more luminous; by His light are all guided. Say: God is more merciful unto you than ye are unto your own selves, if ye be among those who bear witness. Say: God is more tender unto you than ye are unto your own selves, if ye be of them that truly believe. Say: God is greater than that which ye deem great. Say: God is more mighty in honour than that whereby ye seek to be exalted. Say: God is more knowing of that which ye know. Say: God is more just in that whereof ye judge. Say: God is more powerful and nearer unto those who, by night and by day, hasten (unto Him). Say: God hath precedence above that which ye put forward. Say: God is higher than that which ye imbibe and choose.

In the Name of God, the Most Ancient, the Most Bountiful

God is the Most Exalted at all times, before time and after time. God is the Most Inaccessible at all times, before time and after time. God is the Most Manifest in every condition, before every condition and after every condition. God is the Best in every condition, before every condition and after every condition. God is the Most Powerful at all times, before time and after time. Say: O God, Lord of sovereignty! Thou givest sovereignty unto whomsoever Thou wilt, and by Thy dominion Thou dost succour whomsoever Thou wilt, and by Thy dominion Thou dost exalt whomsoever Thou wilt, and by Thy dominion Thou dost raise up whomsoever Thou wilt, and by Thy dominion Thou dost confer favour upon whomsoever Thou wilt, and by it Thou dost guard whomsoever Thou wilt, and by it Thou makest to reign whomsoever Thou wilt. By Thy dominion Thou createst whomsoever Thou wilt, and by it Thou providest for whomsoever Thou wilt, and by it Thou causest to die whomsoever Thou wilt, and by it Thou quickenest whomsoever Thou wilt. Verily, Thou art powerful over all things.

In the Name of the Most Firm, the Most Enduring

Glorified art Thou, O my God! Bestow upon me a sovereignty that shall aid me. Glorified art Thou, O my God! Vouchsafe unto me a great dominion. Glorified art Thou, O my God! Confer upon me a multitude of hosts which no knowledge can encompass. Glorified art Thou, O my God! Ordain for me a seat within Thy might, and let Thy bounty draw nigh unto me in closeness, and Thy generosity in swiftness. Deal Thou, O my God, with me in wondrous, comely fashion, and ordain for me a spirit from Thy presence, for Thou hast ever been powerful over all things. And forgive me, O my God, through Thy mercy, and appoint for me a way out that is pleasant and honourable. Glorified art Thou, O my God! Make me heir to all Thy gardens, for Thou hast ever been one God, single, alone, self-sufficient, peerless, living, self-subsisting, able, almighty. Unto God belongeth all glory in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been almighty, all-wise.

In the Name of God, the Nearest, the Most Great

Unto God belongeth the nearness of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been upholding, near at hand. Unto God appertaineth the Will that ruleth the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been all-hearing, all-wise. Unto God belongeth the Purpose that swayeth the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been One Who willeth whatsoever He willeth. Unto God belongeth the measure (or destiny) of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been all-powerful, all-powerful. Unto God belongeth the decree of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been all-aware, all-aware.

Unto God belongeth the prerogative of bringing forth anew (His decree) for the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been all-knowing, all-knowing. Unto God belongeth the leave and permission (for all that is in) the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been all-powerful, all-powerful. Unto God appertaineth the ordinance of the appointed term in its entirety, in the beginning and in the end, and God hath ever been all-glorious, all-glorious. Unto God belong all the Scriptures, and God hath ever been all-wise, all-wise.

In the Name of God, the Most Inaccessible, the Most Holy

Glorified be He Who hath created the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and unto Him shall all return. Praise be to God Who bringeth into being whatsoever He willeth through His command, “Be”, and it is. Unto God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been powerful over all things. Unto God belongeth the realm of Divinity of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been one God, single, alone, self-sufficient, living, self-subsisting, everlasting, abiding, forevermore. Unto God belongeth the realm of might of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been Guardian over all things. Unto God belongeth the Kingdom (malakut) of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been a Reckoner over all things. Unto God belongeth the realm of the visible (nasut) of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been a Watcher over all things.

In the Name of God, the Most Excellent, the Most Perfect

God is more splendrous, more glorious, and more august, and more beautiful, and more great, and more radiant, and more merciful, and more compassionate, and more tender, and greater, and more mighty, and more exalted, and more knowing, and nearer, and more well-pleased, and more ample, and more possessed of all, and higher, and more ancient, and more bountiful, and more gentle, and more inaccessible, and more excellent, and more worthy of thanks, and more liberal, and more withholding, and more generous in giving, and more independent, and more hearing, and more seeing, and more strong, and more witnessing, and more manifest, and more preserving, and more sovereign in judgement, and more subduing—in every time, before time and after time. Unto God belong the treasuries of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been over all things a Keeper. Unto God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been powerful over all things. Unto God appertaineth the knowledge of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever encompassed all things in His knowledge. Say: “The All-Merciful is established upon the throne.” He bringeth into His mercy whomsoever He willeth; verily, He hath ever been all-forgiving, all-merciful.

In the Name of God, the Most Manifest, the Most Great

Glorified be He Who hath created the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them through His command, “Be”, and it is. Unto God prostrateth himself whosoever is in the heavens and on the earth and whatsoever lieth between them. Say: All are to Him devoutly obedient. Unto God chanteth His praise whosoever is in the heavens and on the earth and whatsoever lieth between them. Say: All are His worshippers. Unto God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been powerful over all things. Unto God belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been almighty, all-wise. Unto God belong the treasuries of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been bountiful, all-knowing. Unto God belongeth the sovereignty in the Kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been a Sovereign, Most Great. Unto God belongeth the realm of might of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever lieth between them, and God hath ever been all-knowing, all-powerful. Say: God is sufficient unto me—He Who hath ever been the Guardian over all things.