Translation of the last ruku of Surah Al Muminoon

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An explanation and reflection on the final section (ruku') of Surah Al-Mu'minun from the 18th Juz of the Holy Quran.

Repelling Evil with Good: Islam teaches believers to maintain a moral high ground by responding to bad behavior with kindness and avoiding unnecessary arguments or debates.
Protection from Shaytan: The devil continuously attempts to corrupt intentions and incite evil. Reciting Quranic duas seeking refuge from Shaytan shields one from his whisperings.
The Inevitability of Death and Barzakh: At the time of death, disbelievers will beg for a second chance to return to the world to perform righteous deeds, but the barrier (Barzakh) prevents any return until the Day of Resurrection.
The Severance of Lineage on Judgment Day: On the Day of Resurrection, family ties and worldly lineage will offer no benefit; salvation relies entirely on the weight of one's good deeds on the scales.
The Contrast of Success: Surah Al-Mu'minun beautifully opens with the declaration that believers are successful ("Qad aflaha al-mu'minun") and concludes by stating that disbelievers will never succeed ("Innahu la yuflihul kafirun").

Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:93-94): Supplication asking Allah Ta'ala for protection against being included among the wrongdoers (zalimin).
Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:96): Commandment to repel evil with that which is better (Idfa' billati hiya ahsan).
Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:97-98): Seeking refuge in Allah Ta'ala from the whisperings and presence of Shaytan (Rabbi a'udhu bika min hamazatish-shayateen...).
Incident of Sayyiduna Khalid ibn al-Walid (Radiallahu 'anhu): He complained to the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wasallam regarding insomnia, and was taught a dua incorporating these Quranic words which granted him peaceful sleep.
Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:99-100): The plea of the dying to return to Earth, and Allah's decree regarding Barzakh.
Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:115-118): The final verses emphasizing that creation was not in vain. Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (Radiallahu 'anhu) recited these verses over a sick person who was cured, and Rasoolullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam noted their power to move mountains if recited with firm faith (yaqeen).