Not at Fault

Did they pass down this saying to one another? No, they are a people transgressing all bounds.

51:53Have they handed down (the saying) as an heirloom one unto another? Nay, but they are froward folk.

So, turn away from them, you are not to be blamed.

51:54So withdraw from them (O Muhammad), for thou art in no wise blameworthy,

Your companion has not strayed, nor has he erred.

53:2Your comrade erreth not, nor is deceived;

He does not speak from whim.

53:3Nor doth he speak of (his own) desire.

It is nothing but a revelation sent down.

53:4It is naught save an inspiration that is inspired,

Taught to him by one of immense power

53:5Which one of mighty powers hath taught him,

Firm in might, he rose to his true form

53:6One vigorous; and he grew clear to view

While he was on the highest horizon.

53:7When he was on the uppermost horizon.

Then he drew near and came closer still

53:8Then he drew nigh and came down

Until he was two bow-lengths away, or even nearer.

53:9Till he was (distant) two bows' length or even nearer,

Then He revealed to His servant what He revealed.

53:10And He revealed unto His slave that which He revealed.

The heart did not deny what it saw.

53:11The heart lied not (in seeing) what it saw.

Will you then dispute with him over what he saw?

53:12Will ye then dispute with him concerning what he seeth?

Indeed, he saw him on another descent

53:13And verily he saw him yet another time

The sight did not waver, nor did it overreach.

53:17The eye turned not aside nor yet was overbold.

So, remain steadfast as you have been commanded, along with those who turn to Allah with you. Do not transgress.

11:112So tread thou the straight path as thou art commanded, and those who turn (unto Allah) with thee, and transgress not. Lo! He is Seer of what ye do.