Chapter 42
ASH-SHURA (COUNCIL, CONSULTATION) Total Verses: 53 Revealed At: MAKKA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
042.001 Y: Ha-Mim.
P: Ha. Mim.
S: Ha Mim.
042.002 Y: 'Ain. Sin. Qaf.
P: A'in. Sin. Qaf.
S: Ain Sin Qaf.
042.003 Y: Thus doth (He) send inspiration to thee as (He did) to those before thee,- Allah, Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
P: Thus Allah the Mighty, the Knower inspireth thee (Muhammad) as (He inspired) those before thee.
S: Thus does Allah, the Mighty, the Wise, reveal to you, and (thus He revealed) to those before you.
042.004 Y: To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is Most High, Most Great.
P: Unto Him belongeth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and He is the Sublime, the Tremendous.
S: His is what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and He is the High, the Great.
042.005 Y: The heavens are almost rent asunder from above them (by Him Glory): and the angels celebrate the Praises of their Lord, and pray for forgiveness for (all) beings on earth: Behold! Verily Allah is He, the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
P: Almost might the heavens above be rent asunder while the angels hymn the praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on the earth. Lo! Allah, He is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
S: The heavens may almost rend asunder from above them and the angels sing the praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth; now surely Allah is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
042.006 Y: And those who take as protectors others besides Him,- Allah doth watch over them; and thou art not the disposer of their affairs.
P: And as for those who choose protecting friends beside Him, Allah is Warden over them, and thou art in no wise a guardian over them.
S: And (as for) those who take guardians besides Him, Allah watches over them, and you have not charge over them.
042.007 Y: Thus have We sent by inspiration to thee an Arabic Qur'an: that thou mayest warn the Mother of Cities and all around her,- and warn (them) of the Day of Assembly, of which there is no doubt: (when) some will be in the Garden, and some in the Blazing Fire.
P: And thus We have inspired in thee a Lecture in Arabic, that thou mayst warn the mother-town and those around it, and mayst warn of a day of assembling whereof there is no doubt. A host will be in the Garden, and a host of them in the Flame.
S: And thus have We revealed to you an Arabic Quran, that you may warn the mother city and those around it, and that you may give warning of the day of gathering together wherein is no doubt; a party shall be in the garden and (another) party in the burning fire.
042.008 Y: If Allah had so willed, He could have made them a single people; but He admits whom He will to His Mercy; and the wrongdoers will have no protector nor helper.
P: Had Allah willed, He could have made them one community, but Allah bringeth whom He will into His mercy. And the wrong-doers have no friend nor helper.
S: And if Allah had pleased He would surely have made them a single community, but He makes whom He pleases enter into His mercy, and the unjust it is that shall have no guardian or helper.
042.009 Y: What! Have they taken (for worship) protectors besides Him? But it is Allah,- He is the Protector, and it is He Who gives life to the dead: It is He Who has power over all things,
P: Or have they chosen protecting friends besides Him? But Allah, He (alone) is the Protecting Friend. He quickeneth the dead, and He is Able to do all things.
S: Or have they taken guardians besides Him? But Allah is the Guardian, and He gives life to the dead, and He has power over all things.
042.010 Y: Whatever it be wherein ye differ, the decision thereof is with Allah: such is Allah my Lord: In Him I trust, and to Him I turn.
P: And in whatsoever ye differ, the verdict therein belongeth to Allah. Such is my Lord, in Whom I put my trust, and unto Whom I turn.
S: And in whatever thing you disagree, the judgment thereof is (in) Allah's (hand); that is Allah, my Lord, on Him do I rely and to Him do I turn time after time.
042.011 Y: (He is) the Creator of the heavens and the earth: He has made for you pairs from among yourselves, and pairs among cattle: by this means does He multiply you: there is nothing whatever like unto Him, and He is the One that hears and sees (all things).
P: The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He hath made for you pairs of yourselves, and of the cattle also pairs, whereby He multiplieth you. Naught is as His likeness; and He is the Hearer, the Seer.
S: The Originator of the heavens and the earth; He made mates for you from among yourselves, and mates of the cattle too, multiplying you thereby; nothing like a likeness of Him; and He is the Hearing, the Seeing.
042.012 Y: To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth: He enlarges and restricts. The Sustenance to whom He will: for He knows full well all things.
P: His are the keys of the heavens and the earth. He enlargeth providence for whom He will and straiteneth (it for whom He will). Lo! He is Knower of all things.
S: His are the treasures of the heavens and the earth; He makes ample and straitens the means of subsistence for whom He pleases; surely He is Cognizant of all things.
042.013 Y: The same religion has He established for you as that which He enjoined on Noah - the which We have sent by inspiration to thee - and that which We enjoined on Abraham, Moses, and Jesus: Namely, that ye should remain steadfast in religion, and make no divisions therein: to those who worship other things than Allah, hard is the (way) to which thou callest them. Allah chooses to Himself those whom He pleases, and guides to Himself those who turn (to Him).
P: He hath ordained for you that religion which He commended unto Noah, and that which We inspire in thee (Muhammad), and that which We commended unto Abraham and Moses and Jesus, saying: Establish the religion, and be not divided therein. Dreadful for the idolaters is that unto which thou callest them. Allah chooseth for Himself whom He will, and guideth unto Himself him who turneth (toward Him).
S: He has made plain to you of the religion what He enjoined upon Nuh and that which We have revealed to you and that which We enjoined upon Ibrahim and Musa and Isa that keep to obedience and be not divided therein; hard to the unbelievers is that which you call them to; Allah chooses for Himself whom He pleases, and guides to Himself him who turns (to Him), frequently.
042.014 Y: And they became divided only after Knowledge reached them,- through selfish envy as between themselves. Had it not been for a Word that went forth before from thy Lord, (tending) to a Term appointed, the matter would have been settled between them: But truly those who have inherited the Book after them are in suspicious (disquieting) doubt concerning it.
P: And they were not divided until after the knowledge came unto them, through rivalry among themselves; and had it not been for a Word that had already gone forth from thy Lord for an appointed term, it surely had been judged between them. And those who were made to inherit the Scripture after them are verily in hopeless doubt concerning it.
S: And they did not become divided until after knowledge had come to them out of envy among themselves; and had not a word gone forth from your Lord till an appointed term, certainly judgment would have been given between them; and those who were made to inherit the Book after them are most surely in disquieting doubt concerning it.
042.015 Y: Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and stand steadfast as thou art commanded, nor follow thou their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly between you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord: for us (is the responsibility for) our deeds, and for you for your deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is (our) Final Goal."
P: Unto this, then, summon (O Muhammad). And be thou upright as thou art commanded, and follow not their lusts, but say: I believe in whatever scripture Allah hath sent down, and I am commanded to be just among you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. Unto us our works and unto you your works; no argument between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and unto Him is the journeying.
S: To this then go on inviting, and go on steadfastly on the right way as you are commanded, and do not follow their low desires, and say: I believe in what Allah has revealed of the Book, and I am commanded to do justice between you: Allah is our Lord and your Lord; we shall have our deeds and you shall have your deeds; no plea need there be (now) between us and you: Allah will gather us together, and to Him is the return.
042.016 Y: But those who dispute concerning Allah after He has been accepted,- futile is their dispute in the Sight of their Lord: on them will be a Penalty terrible.
P: And those who argue concerning Allah after He hath been acknowledged, their argument hath no weight with their Lord, and wrath is upon them and theirs will be an awful doom.
S: And (as for) those who dispute about Allah after that obedience has been rendered to Him, their plea is null with their Lord, and upon them is wrath, and for them is severe punishment.
042.017 Y: It is Allah Who has sent down the Book in Truth, and the Balance (by which to weigh conduct). And what will make thee realise that perhaps the Hour is close at hand?
P: Allah it is Who hath revealed the Scripture with truth, and the Balance. How canst thou know? It may be that the Hour is nigh.
S: Allah it is Who revealed the Book with truth, and the balance, and what shall make you know that haply the hour be nigh?
042.018 Y: Only those wish to hasten it who believe not in it: those who believe hold it in awe, and know that it is the Truth. Behold, verily those that dispute concerning the Hour are far astray.
P: Those who believe not therein seek to hasten it, while those who believe are fearful of it and know that it is the Truth. Are not they who dispute, in doubt concerning the Hour, far astray?
S: Those who do not believe in it would hasten it on, and those who believe are in fear from it, and they know that it is the truth. Now most surely those who dispute obstinately concerning the hour are in a great error.
042.019 Y: Gracious is Allah to His servants: He gives Sustenance to whom He pleases: and He has power and can carry out His Will.
P: Allah is gracious unto His slaves. He provideth for whom He will. And He is the Strong, the Mighty.
S: Allah is Benignant to His servants; He gives sustenance to whom He pleases, and He is the Strong, the Mighty.
042.020 Y: To any that desires the tilth of the Hereafter, We give increase in his tilth, and to any that desires the tilth of this world, We grant somewhat thereof, but he has no share or lot in the Hereafter.
P: Whoso desireth the harvest of the Hereafter, We give him increase in its harvest. And whoso desireth the harvest of the world, We give him thereof, and he hath no portion in the Hereafter.
S: Whoever desires the gain of the hereafter, We will give him more of that again; and whoever desires-- the gain of this world, We give him of it, and in the hereafter he has no portion.
042.021 Y: What! have they partners (in godhead), who have established for them some religion without the permission of Allah? Had it not been for the Decree of Judgment, the matter would have been decided between them (at once). But verily the wrongdoers will have a grievous Penalty.
P: Or have they partners (of Allah) who have made lawful for them in religion that which Allah allowed not? And but for a decisive word (gone forth already), it would have been judged between them. Lo! for wrong-doers is a painful doom.
S: Or have they associates who have prescribed for them any religion that Allah does not sanction? And were it not for the word of judgment, decision would have certainly been given between them; and surely the unjust shall have a painful punishment.
042.022 Y: Thou wilt see the Wrong-doers in fear on account of what they have earned, and (the burden of) that must (necessarily) fall on them. But those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in the luxuriant meads of the Gardens: they shall have, before their Lord, all that they wish for. That will indeed be the magnificent Bounty (of Allah).
P: Thou seest the wrong-doers fearful of that which they have earned, and it will surely befall them, while those who believe and do good works (will be) in flowering meadows of the Gardens, having what they wish from their Lord. This is the great preferment.
S: You will see the unjust fearing on account of what they have earned, and it must befall them; and those who believe and do good shall be in the meadows of the gardens; they shall have what they please with their Lord: that is the great grace.
042.023 Y: That is (the Bounty) whereof Allah gives Glad Tidings to His Servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin." And if any one earns any good, We shall give him an increase of good in respect thereof: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (service).
P: This it is which Allah announceth unto His bondmen who believe and do good works. Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee therefor, save loving kindness among kinsfolk. And whoso scoreth a good deed We add unto its good for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Responsive.
S: That is of which Allah gives the good news to His servants, (to) those who believe and do good deeds. Say: I do not ask of you any reward for it but love for my near relatives; and whoever earns good, We give him more of good therein; surely Allah is Forgiving, Grateful.
042.024 Y: What! Do they say, "He has forged a falsehood against Allah"? But if Allah willed, He could seal up thy heart. And Allah blots out Vanity, and proves the Truth by His Words. For He knows well the secrets of all hearts.
P: Or say they: He hath invented a lie concerning Allah? If Allah willed, He could have sealed thy heart (against them). And Allah will wipe out the lie and will vindicate the truth by His words. Lo! He is Aware of what is hidden in the breasts (of men).
S: Or do they say: He has forged a lie against Allah? But if Allah pleased, He would seal your heart; and Allah will blot out the falsehood and confirm the truth with His words; surely He is Cognizant of what is in the breasts.
042.025 Y: He is the One that accepts repentance from His Servants and forgives sins: and He knows all that ye do.
P: And He it is Who accepteth repentance from His bondmen, and pardoneth the evil deeds, and knoweth what ye do,
S: And He it is Who accepts repentance from His servants and pardons the evil deeds and He knows what you do;
042.026 Y: And He listens to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, and gives them increase of His Bounty: but for the Unbelievers their is a terrible Penalty.
P: And accepteth those who do good works, and giveth increase unto them of His bounty. And as for disbelievers, theirs will be an awful doom.
S: And He answers those who believe and do good deeds, and gives them more out of His grace; and (as for) the unbelievers, they shall have a severe punishment.
042.027 Y: If Allah were to enlarge the provision for His Servants, they would indeed transgress beyond all bounds through the earth; but he sends (it) down in due measure as He pleases. For He is with His Servants Well acquainted, Watchful.
P: And if Allah were to enlarge the provision for His slaves they would surely rebel in the earth, but He sendeth down by measure as He willeth. Lo! He is Informed, a Seer of His bondmen.
S: And if Allah should amplify the provision for His servants they would certainly revolt in the earth; but He sends it down according to a measure as He pleases; surely He is Aware of, Seeing, His servants.
042.028 Y: He is the One that sends down rain (even) after (men) have given up all hope, and scatters His Mercy (far and wide). And He is the Protector, Worthy of all Praise.
P: And He it is Who sendeth down the saving rain after they have despaired, and spreadeth out His mercy. He is the Protecting Friend, the Praiseworthy.
S: And He it is Who sends down the rain after they have despaired, and He unfolds His mercy; and He is the Guardian, the Praised One.
042.029 Y: And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the living creatures that He has scattered through them: and He has power to gather them together when He wills.
P: And of His portents is the creation of the heaven and the earth, and of whatever beasts He hath dispersed therein. And He is Able to gather them when He will.
S: And one of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and what He has spread forth in both of them of living beings; and when He pleases He is all-powerful to gather them together.
042.030 Y: Whatever misfortune happens to you, is because on the things your hands have wrought, and for many (of them) He grants forgiveness.
P: Whatever of misfortune striketh you, it is what your right hands have earned. And He forgiveth much.
S: And whatever affliction befalls you, it is on account of what your hands have wrought, and (yet) He pardons most (of your faults).
042.031 Y: Nor can ye frustrate (aught), (fleeing) through the earth; nor have ye, besides Allah, any one to protect or to help.
P: Ye cannot escape in the earth, for beside Allah ye have no protecting friend nor any helper.
S: And you cannot escape in the earth, and you shall not have a guardian or a helper besides Allah.
042.032 Y: And among His Signs are the ships, smooth-running through the ocean, (tall) as mountains.
P: And of His portents are the ships, like banners on the sea;
S: And among His signs are the ships in the sea like mountains.
042.033 Y: If it be His Will He can still the Wind: then would they become motionless on the back of the (ocean). Verily in this are Signs for everyone who patiently perseveres and is grateful.
P: If He will He calmeth the wind so that they keep still upon its surface - Lo! herein verily are signs for every steadfast grateful (heart)-
S: If He pleases, He causes the wind to become still so that they lie motionless on its back; most surely there are signs in this for every patient, grateful one,
042.034 Y: Or He can cause them to perish because of the (evil) which (the men) have earned; but much doth He forgive.
P: Or He causeth them to perish on account of that which they have earned - And He forgiveth much -
S: Or He may make them founder for what they have earned, and (even then) pardon most;
042.035 Y: But let those know, who dispute about Our Signs, that there is for them no way of escape.
P: And that those who argue concerning Our revelations may know they have no refuge.
S: And (that) those who dispute about Our communications may know; there is no place of refuge for them.
042.036 Y: Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience of this life: but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting: (it is) for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord:
P: Now whatever ye have been given is but a passing comfort for the life of the world, and that which Allah hath is better and more lasting for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord,
S: So whatever thing you are given, that is only a provision of this world's life, and what is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who believe and rely on their Lord.
042.037 Y: Those who avoid the greater crimes and shameful deeds, and, when they are angry even then forgive;
P: And those who shun the worst of sins and indecencies and, when they are wroth, forgive,
S: And those who shun the great sins and indecencies, and whenever they are angry they forgive.
042.038 Y: Those who hearken to their Lord, and establish regular Prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance;
P: And those who answer the call of their Lord and establish worship, and whose affairs are a matter of counsel, and who spend of what We have bestowed on them,
S: And those who respond to their Lord and keep up prayer, and their rule is to take counsel among themselves, and who spend out of what We have given them.
042.039 Y: And those who, when an oppressive wrong is inflicted on them, (are not cowed but) help and defend themselves.
P: And those who, when great wrong is done to them, defend themselves,
S: And those who, when great wrong afflicts them, defend themselves.
042.040 Y: The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) loveth not those who do wrong.
P: The guerdon of an ill-deed is an ill the like thereof. But whosoever pardoneth and amendeth, his wage is the affair of Allah. Lo! He loveth not wrong-doers.
S: And the recompense of evil is punishment like it, but whoever forgives and amends, he shall have his reward from Allah; surely He does not love the unjust.
042.041 Y: But indeed if any do help and defend themselves after a wrong (done) to them, against such there is no cause of blame.
P: And whoso defendeth himself after he hath suffered wrong - for such, there is no way (of blame) against them.
S: And whoever defends himself after his being oppressed, these it is against whom there is no way (to blame).
042.042 Y: The blame is only against those who oppress men and wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the land, defying right and justice: for such there will be a penalty grievous.
P: The way (of blame) is only against those who oppress mankind, and wrongfully rebel in the earth. For such there is a painful doom.
S: The way (to blame) is only against those who oppress men and revolt in the earth unjustly; these shall have a painful punishment.
042.043 Y: But indeed if any show patience and forgive, that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affairs.
P: And verily whoso is patient and forgiveth - lo! that, verily, is (of) the steadfast heart of things.
S: And whoever is patient and forgiving, these most surely are actions due to courage.
042.044 Y: For any whom Allah leaves astray, there is no protector thereafter. And thou wilt see the Wrong-doers, when in sight of the Penalty, Say: "Is there any way (to effect) a return?"
P: He whom Allah sendeth astray, for him there is no protecting friend after Him. And thou (Muhammad) wilt see the evil-doers when they see the doom, (how) they say: Is there any way of return?
S: And whomsoever Allah makes err, he has no guardian after Him; and you shall see the unjust, when they see the punishment, saying: Is there any way to return?
042.045 Y: And thou wilt see them brought forward to the (Penalty), in a humble frame of mind because of (their) disgrace, (and) looking with a stealthy glance. And the Believers will say: "Those are indeed in loss, who have given to perdition their own selves and those belonging to them on the Day of Judgment. Behold! Truly the Wrong-doers are in a lasting Penalty!"
P: And thou wilt see them exposed to (the Fire), made humble by disgrace, and looking with veiled eyes. And those who believe will say: Lo! the (eternal) losers are they who lose themselves and their housefolk on the Day of Resurrection. Lo! are not the wrong-doers in perpetual torment?
S: And you shall see them brought before it humbling themselves because of the abasements, looking with a faint glance. And those who believe shall say: Surely the losers are they who have lost themselves and their followers on the resurrection day. Now surely the iniquitous shall remain in lasting chastisement.
042.046 Y: And no protectors have they to help them, other than Allah. And for any whom Allah leaves to stray, there is no way (to the Goal).
P: And they will have no protecting friends to help them instead of Allah. He whom Allah sendeth astray, for him there is no road.
S: And they shall have no friends to help them besides Allah; and-- whomsoever Allah makes err, he shall have no way.
042.047 Y: Hearken ye to your Lord, before there come a Day which there will be no putting back, because of (the Ordainment of) Allah! that Day there will be for you no place of refuge nor will there be for you any room for denial (of your sins)!
P: Answer the call of your Lord before there cometh unto you from Allah a Day which there is no averting. Ye have no refuge on that Day, nor have ye any (power of) refusal.
S: Hearken to your Lord before there comes the day from Allah for which there shall be no averting; you shall have no refuge on that day, nor shall it be yours to make a denial.
042.048 Y: If then they run away, We have not sent thee as a guard over them. Thy duty is but to convey (the Message). And truly, when We give man a taste of a Mercy from Ourselves, he doth exult thereat, but when some ill happens to him, on account of the deeds which his hands have sent forth, truly then is man ungrateful!
P: But if they are averse, We have not sent thee as a warder over them. Thine is only to convey (the message). And lo! when We cause man to taste of mercy from Us he exulteth therefor. And if some evil striketh them because of that which their own hands have sent before, then lo! man is an ingrate.
S: But if they turn aside, We have not sent you as a watcher over them; on you is only to deliver (the message); and surely when We make man taste mercy from Us, he rejoices thereat; and if an evil afflicts them on account of what their hands have already done, then-surely man is ungrateful.
042.049 Y: To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills (and plans). He bestows (children) male or female according to His Will (and Plan),
P: Unto Allah belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He createth what He will. He bestoweth female (offspring) upon whom He will, and bestoweth male (offspring) upon whom He will;
S: Allah's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He pleases; He grants to whom He pleases daughters and grants to whom He pleases sons.
042.050 Y: Or He bestows both males and females, and He leaves barren whom He will: for He is full of Knowledge and Power.
P: Or He mingleth them, males and females, and He maketh barren whom He will. Lo! He is Knower, Powerful.
S: Or He makes them of both sorts, male and female; and He makes whom He pleases barren; surely He is the Knowing, the Powerful.
042.051 Y: It is not fitting for a man that Allah should speak to him except by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or by the sending of a messenger to reveal, with Allah's permission, what Allah wills: for He is Most High, Most Wise.
P: And it was not (vouchsafed) to any mortal that Allah should speak to him unless (it be) by revelation or from behind a veil, or (that) He sendeth a messenger to reveal what He will by His leave. Lo! He is Exalted, Wise.
S: And it is not for any mortal that Allah should speak to them, they could not bear to hear and they did not see.
042.052 Y: And thus have We, by Our Command, sent inspiration to thee: thou knewest not (before) what was Revelation, and what was Faith; but We have made the (Qur'an) a Light, wherewith We guide such of Our servants as We will; and verily thou dost guide (men) to the Straight Way,-
P: And thus have We inspired in thee (Muhammad) a Spirit of Our command. Thou knewest not what the Scripture was, nor what the Faith. But We have made it a light whereby We guide whom We will of Our bondmen. And lo! thou verily dost guide unto a right path,
S: And thus did We reveal to you an inspired book by Our command. You did not know what the Book was, nor (what) the faith (was), but We made it a light, guiding thereby whom We please of Our servants; and most surely you show the way to the right path:
042.053 Y: The Way of Allah, to Whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Behold (how) all affairs tend towards Allah!
P: The path of Allah, unto Whom belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. Do not all things reach Allah at last?
S: The path of Allah, Whose is whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth; now surely to Allah do all affairs eventually come.
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Chapter 43
AZ-ZUKHRUF (ORNAMENTS OF GOLD, LUXURY) Total Verses: 89 Revealed At: MAKKA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
043.001 Y: Ha-Mim.
P: Ha. Mim.
S: Ha Mim.
043.002 Y: By the Book that makes things clear,-
P: By the Scripture which maketh plain,
S: I swear by the Book that makes things clear:
043.003 Y: We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic, that ye may be able to understand (and learn wisdom).
P: Lo! We have appointed it a Lecture, in Arabic that haply ye may understand.
S: Surely We have made it an Arabic Quran that you may understand.
043.004 Y: And verily, it is in the Mother of the Book, in Our Presence, high (in dignity), full of wisdom.
P: And Lo! in the Source of Decrees, which We possess, it is indeed sublime, decisive.
S: And surely it is in the original of the Book with Us, truly elevated, full of wisdom.
043.005 Y: Shall We then take away the Message from you and repel (you), for that ye are a people transgressing beyond bounds?
P: Shall We utterly ignore you because ye are a wanton folk?
S: What! shall We then turn away the reminder from you altogether because you are an extravagant people?
043.006 Y: But how many were the prophets We sent amongst the peoples of old?
P: How many a prophet did We send among the men of old!
S: And how many a prophet have We sent among the ancients.
043.007 Y: And never came there a prophet to them but they mocked him.
P: And never came there unto them a prophet but they used to mock him.
S: And there came not to them a prophet but they mocked at him.
043.008 Y: So We destroyed (them)- stronger in power than these;- and (thus) has passed on the Parable of the peoples of old.
P: Then We destroyed men mightier than these in prowess; and the example of the men of old hath gone (before them).
S: Then We destroyed those who were stronger than these in prowess, and the case of the ancients has gone before,
043.009 Y: If thou wert to question them, 'Who created the heavens and the earth?' They would be sure to reply, 'they were created by (Him), the Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge';-
P: And if thou (Muhammad) ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth, they will surely answer: The Mighty, the Knower created them;
S: And if you should ask them, Who created the heavens and the earth? they would most certainly say: The Mighty, the Knowing One, has created them;
043.010 Y: (Yea, the same that) has made for you the earth (like a carpet) spread out, and has made for you roads (and channels) therein, in order that ye may find guidance (on the way);
P: Who made the earth a resting-place for you, and placed roads for you therein, that haply ye may find your way;
S: He Who made the earth a resting-place for you, and made in it ways for you that you may go aright;
043.011 Y: That sends down (from time to time) rain from the sky in due measure;- and We raise to life therewith a land that is dead; even so will ye be raised (from the dead);-
P: And Who sendeth down water from the sky in (due) measure, and We revive a dead land therewith. Even so will ye be brought forth;
S: And He Who sends down water from the cloud according to a measure, then We raise to life thereby a dead country, even thus shall you be brought forth;
043.012 Y: That has created pairs in all things, and has made for you ships and cattle on which ye ride,
P: He Who created all the pairs, and appointed for you ships and cattle whereupon ye ride.
S: And He Who created pairs of all things, and made for you of the ships and the cattle what you ride on,
043.013 Y: In order that ye may sit firm and square on their backs, and when so seated, ye may celebrate the (kind) favour of your Lord, and say, "Glory to Him Who has subjected these to our (use), for we could never have accomplished this (by ourselves),"
P: That ye may mount upon their backs, and may remember your Lord's favour when ye mount thereon, and may say: Glorified be He Who hath subdued these unto us, and we were not capable (of subduing them);
S: That you may firmly sit on their backs, then remember the favor of your Lord when you are firmly seated thereon, and say: Glory be to Him Who made this subservient to us and we were not able to do it,
043.014 Y: "And to our Lord, surely, must we turn back!"
P: And lo! unto our Lord we surely are returning.
S: And surely to our Lord we must return.
043.015 Y: Yet they attribute to some of His servants a share with Him (in his godhead)! truly is man a blasphemous ingrate avowed!
P: And they allot to Him a portion of His bondmen! Lo! man is verily a mere ingrate.
S: And they assign to Him a part of His servants; man, to be sure, is clearly ungrateful.
043.016 Y: What! has He taken daughters out of what He himself creates, and granted to you sons for choice?
P: Or chooseth He daughters of all that He hath created, and honoureth He you with sons?
S: What! has He taken daughters to Himself of what He Himself creates and chosen you to have sons?
043.017 Y: When news is brought to one of them of (the birth of) what he sets up as a likeness to (Allah) Most Gracious, his face darkens, and he is filled with inward grief!
P: And if one of them hath tidings of that which he likeneth to the Beneficent One, his countenance becometh black and he is full of inward rage.
S: And when one of them is given news of that of which he sets up as a likeness for the Beneficent Allah, his face becomes black and he is full of rage.
043.018 Y: Is then one brought up among trinkets, and unable to give a clear account in a dispute (to be associated with Allah)?
P: (Liken they then to Allah) that which is bred up in outward show, and in dispute cannot make itself plain?
S: What! that which is made in ornaments and which in contention is unable to make plain speech!
043.019 Y: And they make into females angels who themselves serve Allah. Did they witness their creation? Their evidence will be recorded, and they will be called to account!
P: And they make the angels, who are the slaves of the Beneficent, females. Did they witness their creation? Their testimony will be recorded and they will be questioned.
S: And they make the angels-- them who are the servants of the Beneficent Allah-- female (divinities). What! did they witness their creation? Their evidence shall be written down and they shall be questioned.
043.020 Y: ("Ah!") they say, "If it had been the will of (Allah) Most Gracious, we should not have worshipped such (deities)!" Of that they have no knowledge! they do nothing but lie!
P: And they say: If the Beneficent One had (so) willed, we should not have worshipped them. They have no knowledge whatsoever of that. They do but guess.
S: And they say: If the Beneficent Allah had pleased, we should never have worshipped them. They have no knowledge of this; they only lie.
043.021 Y: What! have We given them a Book before this, to which they are holding fast?
P: Or have We given them any scripture before (this Qur'an) so that they are holding fast thereto?
S: Or have We given them a book before it so that they hold fast to it?
043.022 Y: Nay! they say: "We found our fathers following a certain religion, and we do guide ourselves by their footsteps."
P: Nay, for they say only: Lo! we found our fathers following a religion, and we are guided by their footprints.
S: Nay! they say: We found our fathers on a course, and surely we are guided by their footsteps.
043.023 Y: Just in the same way, whenever We sent a Warner before thee to any people, the wealthy ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain religion, and we will certainly follow in their footsteps."
P: And even so We sent not a warner before thee (Muhammad) into any township but its luxurious ones said: Lo! we found our fathers following a religion, and we are following their footprints.
S: And thus, We did not send before you any warner in a town, but those who led easy lives in it said: Surely we found our fathers on a course, and surely we are followers of their footsteps.
043.024 Y: He said: "What! Even if I brought you better guidance than that which ye found your fathers following?" They said: "For us, we deny that ye (prophets) are sent (on a mission at all)."
P: (And the warner) said: What! Even though I bring you better guidance than that ye found your fathers following? They answered: Lo! in what ye bring we are disbelievers.
S: (The warner) said: What! even if I bring to you a better guide than that on which you found your fathers? They said: Surely we are unbelievers in that with which you are sent.
043.025 Y: So We exacted retribution from them: now see what was the end of those who rejected (Truth)!
P: So We requited them. Then see the nature of the consequence for the rejecters!
S: So We inflicted retribution on them, then see how was the end of the rejecters.
043.026 Y: Behold! Abraham said to his father and his people: "I do indeed clear myself of what ye worship:"
P: And when Abraham said unto his father and his folk: Lo! I am innocent of what ye worship
S: And when Ibrahim said to his father and his people: Surely I am clear of what you worship,
043.027 Y: "(I worship) only Him Who made me, and He will certainly guide me."
P: Save Him Who did create me, for He will surely guide me.
S: Save Him Who created me, for surely He will guide me.
043.028 Y: And he left it as a Word to endure among those who came after him, that they may turn back (to Allah).
P: And he made it a word enduring among his seed, that haply they might return.
S: And he made it a word to continue in his posterity that they may return.
043.029 Y: Yea, I have given the good things of this life to these (men) and their fathers, until the Truth has come to them, and a messenger making things clear.
P: Nay, but I let these and their fathers enjoy life (only) till there should come unto them the Truth and a messenger making plain.
S: Nay! I gave them and their fathers to enjoy until there came to them the truth and a Messenger making manifest (the truth).
043.030 Y: But when the Truth came to them, they said: "This is sorcery, and we do reject it."
P: And now that the Truth hath come unto them they say: This is mere magic, and lo! we are disbelievers therein.
S: And when there came to them the truth they said: This is magic, and surely we are disbelievers in it.
043.031 Y: Also, they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some leading man in either of the two (chief) cities?"
P: And they say: If only this Qur'an had been revealed to some great man of the two towns?
S: And they say: Why was not this Quran revealed to a man of importance in the two towns?
043.032 Y: Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of thy Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in the life of this world: and We raise some of them above others in ranks, so that some may command work from others. But the Mercy of thy Lord is better than the (wealth) which they amass.
P: Is it they who apportion thy Lord's mercy? We have apportioned among them their livelihood in the life of the world, and raised some of them above others in rank that some of them may take labour from others; and the mercy of thy Lord is better than (the wealth) that they amass.
S: Will they distribute the mercy of your Lord? We distribute among them their livelihood in the life of this world, and We have exalted some of them above others in degrees, that some of them may take others in subjection; and the mercy of your Lord is better than what they amass.
043.033 Y: And were it not that (all) men might become of one (evil) way of life, We would provide, for everyone that blasphemes against (Allah) Most Gracious, silver roofs for their houses and (silver) stair-ways on which to go up,
P: And were it not that mankind would have become one community, We might well have appointed, for those who disbelieve in the Beneficent, roofs of silver for their houses and stairs (of silver) whereby to mount,
S: And were it not that all people had been a single nation, We would certainly have assigned to those who disbelieve in the Beneficent Allah (to make) of silver the roofs of their houses and the stairs by which they ascend.
043.034 Y: And (silver) doors to their houses, and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline,
P: And for their houses doors (of silver) and couches of silver whereon to recline,
S: And the doors of their houses and the couches on which they recline,
043.035 Y: And also adornments of gold. But all this were nothing but conveniences of the present life: The Hereafter, in the sight of thy Lord is for the Righteous.
P: And ornaments of gold. Yet all that would have been but a provision of the life of the world. And the Hereafter with your Lord would have been for those who keep from evil.
S: And (other) embellishments of gold; and all this is naught but provision of this world's life, and the hereafter is with your Lord only for those who guard (against evil).
043.036 Y: If anyone withdraws himself from remembrance of (Allah) Most Gracious, We appoint for him an evil one, to be an intimate companion to him.
P: And he whose sight is dim to the remembrance of the Beneficent, We assign unto him a devil who becometh his comrade;
S: And whoever turns himself away from the remembrance of the Beneficent Allah, We appoint for him a Shaitan, so he becomes his associate.
043.037 Y: Such (evil ones) really hinder them from the Path, but they think that they are being guided aright!
P: And lo! they surely turn them from the way of Allah, and yet they deem that they are rightly guided;
S: And most surely they turn them away from the path, and they think that they are guided aright:
043.038 Y: At length, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says (to his evil companion): "Would that between me and thee were the distance of East and West!" Ah! evil is the companion (indeed)!
P: Till, when he cometh unto Us, he saith (unto his comrade): Ah, would that between me and thee there were the distance of the two horizons - an evil comrade!
S: Until when he comes to Us, he says: O would that between me and you there were the distance of the East and the West; so evil is the associate!
043.039 Y: When ye have done wrong, it will avail you nothing, that Day, that ye shall be partners in Punishment!
P: And it profiteth you not this day, because ye did wrong, that ye will be sharers in the doom.
S: And since you were unjust, it will not profit you this day that you are sharers in the chastisement.
043.040 Y: Canst thou then make the deaf to hear, or give direction to the blind or to such as (wander) in manifest error?
P: Canst thou (Muhammad) make the deaf to hear, or canst thou guide the blind or him who is in error manifest?
S: What! can you then make the deaf to hear or guide the blind and him who is in clear error?
043.041 Y: Even if We take thee away, We shall be sure to exact retribution from them,
P: And if We take thee away, We surely shall take vengeance on them,
S: But if We should take you away, still We shall inflict retribution on them;
043.042 Y: Or We shall show thee that (accomplished) which We have promised them: for verily We shall prevail over them.
P: Or (if) We show thee that wherewith We threaten them; for lo! We have complete command of them.
S: Rather We will certainly show you that which We have promised them; for surely We are the possessors of full power over them.
043.043 Y: So hold thou fast to the Revelation sent down to thee; verily thou art on a Straight Way.
P: So hold thou fast to that which is inspired in thee. Lo! thou art on a right path.
S: Therefore hold fast to that which has been revealed to you; surely you are on the right path.
043.044 Y: The (Qur'an) is indeed the message, for thee and for thy people; and soon shall ye (all) be brought to account.
P: And lo! it is in truth a Reminder for thee and for thy folk; and ye will be questioned.
S: And most surely it is a reminder for you and your people, and you shall soon be questioned.
043.045 Y: And question thou our messengers whom We sent before thee; did We appoint any deities other than (Allah) Most Gracious, to be worshipped?
P: And ask those of Our messengers whom We sent before thee: Did We ever appoint gods to be worshipped beside the Beneficent?
S: And ask those of Our messengers whom We sent before you: Did We ever appoint gods to be worshipped besides the Beneficent Allah?
043.046 Y: We did send Moses aforetime, with Our Signs, to Pharaoh and his Chiefs: He said, "I am a messenger of the Lord of the Worlds."
P: And verily We sent Moses with Our revelations unto Pharaoh and his chiefs, and he said: I am a messenger of the Lord of the Worlds.
S: And certainly We sent Musa with Our communications to Firon and his chiefs, so he said: Surely I am the messenger of the Lord of the worlds.
043.047 Y: But when he came to them with Our Signs, behold they ridiculed them.
P: But when he brought them Our tokens, behold! they laughed at them.
S: But when he came to them with Our signs, lo! they laughed at them.
043.048 Y: We showed them Sign after Sign, each greater than its fellow, and We seized them with Punishment, in order that they might turn (to Us).
P: And every token that We showed them was greater than its sister (token), and We grasped them with the torment, that haply they might turn again.
S: And We did not show them a sign but it was greater than its like, and We overtook them with chastisement that they may turn.
043.049 Y: And they said, "O thou sorcerer! Invoke thy Lord for us according to His covenant with thee; for we shall truly accept guidance."
P: And they said: O wizard! Entreat thy Lord for us by the pact that He hath made with thee. Lo! we verily will walk aright.
S: And they said: O magician! call on your Lord for our sake, as He has made the covenant with you; we shall surely be the followers of the right way.
043.050 Y: But when We removed the Penalty from them, behold, they broke their word.
P: But when We eased them of the torment, behold! they broke their word.
S: But when We removed from them the chastisement, lo! they broke the pledge.
043.051 Y: And Pharaoh proclaimed among his people, saying: "O my people! Does not the dominion of Egypt belong to me, (witness) these streams flowing underneath my (palace)? What! see ye not then?"
P: And Pharaoh caused a proclamation to be made among his people saying: O my people! Is not mine the sovereignty of Egypt and these rivers flowing under me? Can ye not then discern?
S: And Firon proclaimed amongst his people: O my people! is not the kingdom of Egypt mine? And these rivers flow beneath me; do you not then see?
043.052 Y: "Am I not better than this (Moses), who is a contemptible wretch and can scarcely express himself clearly?"
P: I am surely better than this fellow, who is despicable and can hardly make (his meaning) plain!
S: Nay! I am better than this fellow, who is contemptible, and who can hardly speak distinctly:
043.053 Y: "Then why are not gold bracelets bestowed on him, or (why) come (not) with him angels accompanying him in procession?"
P: Why, then, have armlets of gold not been set upon him, or angels sent along with him?
S: But why have not bracelets of gold been put upon him, or why have there not come with him angels as companions?
043.054 Y: Thus did he make fools of his people, and they obeyed him: truly were they a people rebellious (against Allah).
P: Thus he persuaded his people to make light (of Moses), and they obeyed him. Lo! they were a wanton folk.
S: So he incited his people to levity and they obeyed him: surely they were a transgressing people.
043.055 Y: When at length they provoked Us, We exacted retribution from them, and We drowned them all.
P: So, when they angered Us, We punished them and drowned them every one.
S: Then when they displeased Us, We inflicted a retribution on them, so We drowned them all together,
043.056 Y: And We made them (a people) of the Past and an Example to later ages.
P: And We made them a thing past, and an example for those after (them).
S: And We made them a precedent and example to the later generations.
043.057 Y: When (Jesus) the son of Mary is held up as an example, behold, thy people raise a clamour thereat (in ridicule)!
P: And when the son of Mary is quoted as an example, behold! the folk laugh out,
S: And when a description of the son of Marium is given, lo! your people raise a clamor thereat.
043.058 Y: And they say, "Are our gods best, or he?" This they set forth to thee, only by way of disputation: yea, they are a contentious people.
P: And say: Are our gods better, or is he? They raise not the objection save for argument. Nay! but they are a contentious folk.
S: And they say: Are our gods better, or is he? They do not set it forth to you save by way of disputation; nay, they are a contentious people.
043.059 Y: He was no more than a servant: We granted Our favour to him, and We made him an example to the Children of Israel.
P: He is nothing but a slave on whom We bestowed favour, and We made him a pattern for the Children of Israel.
S: He was naught but a servant on whom We bestowed favor, and We made him an example for the children of Israel.
043.060 Y: And if it were Our Will, We could make angels from amongst you, succeeding each other on the earth.
P: And had We willed We could have set among you angels to be viceroys in the earth.
S: And if We please, We could make among you angels to be successors in the land.
043.061 Y: And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way.
P: And lo! verily there is knowledge of the Hour. So doubt ye not concerning it, but follow Me. This is the right path.
S: And most surely it is a knowledge of the hour, therefore have no doubt about it and follow me: this is the right path.
043.062 Y: Let not the Evil One hinder you: for he is to you an enemy avowed.
P: And let not Satan turn you aside. Lo! he is an open enemy for you.
S: And let not the Shaitan prevent you; surely he is your open enemy.
043.063 Y: When Jesus came with Clear Signs, he said: "Now have I come to you with Wisdom, and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me."
P: When Jesus came with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty), he said: I have come unto you with wisdom, and to make plain some of that concerning which ye differ. So keep your duty to Allah, and obey me.
S: And when Isa came with clear arguments he said: I have come to you indeed with wisdom, and that I may make clear to you part of what you differ in; so be careful of (your duty to) Allah and obey me:
043.064 Y: "For Allah, He is my Lord and your Lord: so worship ye Him: this is a Straight Way."
P: Lo! Allah, He is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is a right path.
S: Surely Allah is my Lord and your Lord, therefore serve Him; this is the right path:
043.065 Y: But sects from among themselves fell into disagreement: then woe to the wrong-doers, from the Penalty of a Grievous Day!
P: But the factions among them differed. Then woe unto those who do wrong from the doom of a painful day.
S: But parties from among them differed, so woe to those who were unjust because of the chastisement of a painful day.
043.066 Y: Do they only wait for the Hour - that it should come on them all of a sudden, while they perceive not?
P: Await they aught save the Hour, that it shall come upon them suddenly, when they know not?
S: Do they wait for aught but the hour, that it should come upon them all of a sudden while they do not perceive?
043.067 Y: Friends on that day will be foes, one to another,- except the Righteous.
P: Friends on that day will be foes one to another, save those who kept their duty (to Allah).
S: The friends shall on that day be enemies one to another, except those who guard (against evil).
043.068 Y: My devotees! no fear shall be on you that Day, nor shall ye grieve,-
P: O My slaves! For you there is no fear this day, nor is it ye who grieve;
S: O My servants! there is no fear for you this day, nor shall you grieve.
043.069 Y: (Being) those who have believed in Our Signs and bowed (their wills to Ours) in Islam.
P: (Ye) who believed Our revelations and were self-surrendered,
S: Those who believed in Our communications and were submissive:
043.070 Y: Enter ye the Garden, ye and your wives, in (beauty and) rejoicing.
P: Enter the Garden, ye and your wives, to be made glad.
S: Enter the garden, you and your wives; you shall be made happy.
043.071 Y: To them will be passed round, dishes and goblets of gold: there will be there all that the souls could desire, all that their ayes could delight in: and ye shall abide therein (for eye).
P: Therein are brought round for them trays of gold and goblets, and therein is all that souls desire and eyes find sweet. And ye are immortal therein.
S: There shall be sent round to them golden bowls and drinking-cups and therein shall be what their souls yearn after and (wherein) the eyes shall delight, and you shall abide therein.
043.072 Y: Such will be the Garden of which ye are made heirs for your (good) deeds (in life).
P: This is the Garden which ye are made to inherit because of what ye used to do.
S: And this is the garden which you are given as an inheritance on account of what you did.
043.073 Y: Ye shall have therein abundance of fruit, from which ye shall have satisfaction.
P: Therein for you is fruit in plenty whence to eat.
S: For you therein are many fruits of which you shall eat.
043.074 Y: The sinners will be in the Punishment of Hell, to dwell therein (for aye):
P: Lo! the guilty are immortal in hell's torment.
S: Surely the guilty shall abide in the chastisement of hell.
043.075 Y: Nowise will the (Punishment) be lightened for them, and in despair will they be there overwhelmed.
P: It is not relaxed for them, and they despair therein.
S: It shall not be abated from them and they shall therein be despairing.
043.076 Y: Nowise shall We be unjust to them: but it is they who have been unjust themselves.
P: We wronged them not, but they it was who did the wrong.
S: And We are not unjust to them, but they themselves were unjust.
043.077 Y: They will cry: "O Malik! would that thy Lord put an end to us!" He will say, "Nay, but ye shall abide!"
P: And they cry: O master! Let thy Lord make an end of us. He saith: Lo! here ye must remain.
S: And they shall call out: O Malik! let your Lord make an end of us. He shall say: Surely you shall tarry.
043.078 Y: Verily We have brought the Truth to you: but most of you have a hatred for Truth.
P: We verily brought the Truth unto you, but ye were, most of you, averse to the Truth.
S: Certainly We have brought you the truth, but most of you are averse to the truth.
043.079 Y: What! have they settled some plan (among themselves)? But it is We Who settle things.
P: Or do they determine any thing (against the Prophet)? Lo! We (also) are determining.
S: Or have they settled an affair? Then surely We are the settlers.
043.080 Y: Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsels? Indeed (We do), and Our messengers are by them, to record.
P: Or deem they that We cannot hear their secret thoughts and private confidences? Nay, but Our envoys, present with them, do record.
S: Or do they think that We do not hear what they conceal and their secret discourses? Aye! and Our messengers with them write down.
043.081 Y: Say: "If (Allah) Most Gracious had a son, I would be the first to worship."
P: Say (O Muhammad): If the Beneficent One hath a son, then, I shall be first among the worshippers. (But there is no son).
S: Say: If the Beneficent Allah has a son, I am the foremost of those who serve.
043.082 Y: Glory to the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne (of Authority)! (He is free) from the things they attribute (to him)!
P: Glorified be the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne, from that which they ascribe (unto Him)!
S: Glory to the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of Power, from what they describe.
043.083 Y: So leave them to babble and play (with vanities) until they meet that Day of theirs, which they have been promised.
P: So let them flounder (in their talk) and play until they meet the Day which they are promised.
S: So leave them plunging into false discourses and sporting until they meet their day which they are threatened with.
043.084 Y: It is He Who is Allah in heaven and Allah on earth; and He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge.
P: And He it is Who in the heaven is Allah, and in the earth Allah. He is the Wise, the Knower.
S: And He it is Who is Allah in the heavens and Allah in the earth; and He is the Wise, the Knowing.
043.085 Y: And blessed is He to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all between them: with Him is the Knowledge of the Hour (of Judgment): and to Him shall ye be brought back.
P: And blessed be He unto Whom belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and with Whom is knowledge of the Hour, and unto Whom ye will be returned.
S: And blessed is He Whose is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and with Him is the knowledge of the hour, and to Him shall you be brought back.
043.086 Y: And those whom they invoke besides Allah have no power of intercession;- only he who bears witness to the Truth, and they know (him).
P: And those unto whom they cry instead of Him possess no power of intercession, saving him who beareth witness unto the Truth knowingly.
S: And those whom they call upon besides Him have no authority for intercession, but he who bears witness of the truth and they know (him).
043.087 Y: If thou ask them, who created them, they will certainly say, Allah: How then are they deluded away (from the Truth)?
P: And if thou ask them who created them, they will surely say: Allah. How then are they turned away?
S: And if you should ask them who created them, they would certainly say: Allah. Whence are they then turned back?
043.088 Y: (Allah has knowledge) of the (Prophet's) cry, "O my Lord! Truly these are people who will not believe!"
P: And he saith: O my Lord! Lo! these are a folk who believe not.
S: Consider his cry: O my Lord! surely they are a people who do not believe.
043.089 Y: But turn away from them, and say "Peace!" But soon shall they know!
P: Then bear with them (O Muhammad) and say: Peace. But they will come to know.
S: So turn away from them and say, Peace, for they shall soon come to know.
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Chapter 44
AD-DUKHAN (SMOKE) Total Verses: 59 Revealed At: MAKKA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
044.001 Y: Ha-Mim.
P: Ha. Mim.
S: Ha Mim!
044.002 Y: By the Book that makes things clear;-
P: By the Scripture that maketh plain
S: I swear by the Book that makes manifest (the truth).
044.003 Y: We sent it down during a Blessed Night: for We (ever) wish to warn (against Evil).
P: Lo! We revealed it on a blessed night - Lo! We are ever warning -
S: Surely We revealed it on a blessed night surely We are ever warning--
044.004 Y: In the (Night) is made distinct every affair of wisdom,
P: Whereon every wise command is made clear
S: Therein every wise affair is made distinct,
044.005 Y: By command, from Our Presence. For We (ever) send (revelations),
P: As a command from Our presence - Lo! We are ever sending -
S: A command from Us; surely We are the senders (of messengers),
044.006 Y: As Mercy from thy Lord: for He hears and knows (all things);
P: A mercy from thy Lord. Lo! He, even He is the Hearer, the Knower,
S: A mercy from your Lord, surely He is the Hearing, the Knowing,
044.007 Y: The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between them, if ye (but) have an assured faith.
P: Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if ye would be sure.
S: The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, if you would be sure.
044.008 Y: There is no god but He: It is He Who gives life and gives death,- The Lord and Cherisher to you and your earliest ancestors.
P: There is no God save Him. He quickeneth and giveth death; your Lord and Lord of your forefathers.
S: There is no god but He; He gives life and causes death, your Lord and the Lord of your fathers of yore.
044.009 Y: Yet they play about in doubt.
P: Nay, but they play in doubt.
S: Nay, they are in doubt, they sport.
044.010 Y: Then watch thou for the Day that the sky will bring forth a kind of smoke (or mist) plainly visible,
P: But watch thou (O Muhammad) for the day when the sky will produce visible smoke
S: Therefore keep waiting for the day when the heaven shall bring an evident smoke,
044.011 Y: Enveloping the people: this will be a Penalty Grievous.
P: That will envelop the people. This will be a painful torment.
S: That shall overtake men; this is a painful punishment.
044.012 Y: (They will say:) "Our Lord! remove the Penalty from us, for we do really believe!"
P: (Then they will say): Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers.
S: Our Lord! remove from us the punishment; surely we are believers.
044.013 Y: How shall the message be (effectual) for them, seeing that an Messenger explaining things clearly has (already) come to them,-
P: How can there be remembrance for them, when a messenger making plain (the Truth) had already come unto them,
S: How shall they be reminded, and there came to them a Messenger making clear (the truth),
044.014 Y: Yet they turn away from him and say: "Tutored (by others), a man possessed!"
P: And they had turned away from him and said: One taught (by others), a madman?
S: Yet they turned their backs on him and said: One taught (by others), a madman.
044.015 Y: We shall indeed remove the Penalty for a while, (but) truly ye will revert (to your ways).
P: Lo! We withdraw the torment a little. Lo! ye return (to disbelief).
S: Surely We will remove the punishment a little, (but) you will surely return (to evil).
044.016 Y: One day We shall seize you with a mighty onslaught: We will indeed (then) exact Retribution!
P: On the day when We shall seize them with the greater seizure, (then) in truth We shall punish.
S: On the day when We will seize (them) with the most violent seizing; surely We will inflict retribution.
044.017 Y: We did, before them, try the people of Pharaoh: there came to them a messenger most honourable,
P: And verily We tried before them Pharaoh's folk, when there came unto them a noble messenger,
S: And certainly We tried before them the people of Firon, and there came to them a noble messenger,
044.018 Y: Saying: "Restore to me the Servants of Allah: I am to you a messenger worthy of all trust;"
P: Saying: Give up to me the slaves of Allah. Lo! I am a faithful messenger unto you.
S: Saying: Deliver to me the servants of Allah, surely I am a faithful messenger to you,
044.019 Y: "And be not arrogant as against Allah: for I come to you with authority manifest."
P: And saying: Be not proud against Allah. Lo! I bring you a clear warrant.
S: And that do not exalt yourselves against Allah, surely I will bring to you a clear authority:
044.020 Y: "For me, I have sought safety with my Lord and your Lord, against your injuring me."
P: And lo! I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord lest ye stone me to death.
S: And surely I take refuge with my Lord and your Lord that you should stone me to death:
044.021 Y: "If ye believe me not, at least keep yourselves away from me."
P: And if ye put no faith in me, then let me go.
S: And if you do not believe in me, then leave me alone.
044.022 Y: (But they were aggressive:) then he cried to his Lord: "These are indeed a people given to sin."
P: And he cried unto his Lord, (saying): These are guilty folk.
S: Then he called upon his Lord: These are a guilty people.
044.023 Y: (The reply came:) "March forth with My Servants by night: for ye are sure to be pursued."
P: Then (his Lord commanded): Take away My slaves by night. Lo! ye will be followed,
S: So go forth with My servants by night; surely you will be pursued:
044.024 Y: "And leave the sea as a furrow (divided): for they are a host (destined) to be drowned."
P: And leave the sea behind at rest, for lo! they are a drowned host.
S: And leave the sea intervening; surely they are a host that shall be drowned.
044.025 Y: How many were the gardens and springs they left behind,
P: How many were the gardens and the watersprings that they left behind,
S: How many of the gardens and fountains have they left!
044.026 Y: And corn-fields and noble buildings,
P: And the cornlands and the goodly sites
S: And cornfields and noble places!
044.027 Y: And wealth (and conveniences of life), wherein they had taken such delight!
P: And pleasant things wherein they took delight!
S: And goodly things wherein they rejoiced;
044.028 Y: Thus (was their end)! And We made other people inherit (those things)!
P: Even so (it was), and We made it an inheritance for other folk;
S: Thus (it was), and We gave them as a heritage to another people.
044.029 Y: And neither heaven nor earth shed a tear over them: nor were they given a respite (again).
P: And the heaven and the earth wept not for them, nor were they reprieved.
S: So the heaven and the earth did not weep for them, nor were they respited.
044.030 Y: We did deliver aforetime the Children of Israel from humiliating Punishment,
P: And We delivered the Children of Israel from the shameful doom;
S: And certainly We delivered the children of Israel from the abasing chastisement,
044.031 Y: Inflicted by Pharaoh, for he was arrogant (even) among inordinate transgressors.
P: (We delivered them) from Pharaoh. Lo! he was a tyrant of the wanton ones.
S: From Firon; surely he was haughty, (and) one of the extravagant.
044.032 Y: And We chose them aforetime above the nations, knowingly,
P: And We chose them, purposely, above (all) creatures.
S: And certainly We chose them, having knowledge, above the nations.
044.033 Y: And granted them Signs in which there was a manifest trial.
P: And We gave them portents wherein was a clear trial.
S: And We gave them of the communications wherein was clear blessing.
044.034 Y: As to these (Quraish), they say forsooth:
P: Lo! these, forsooth, are saying:
S: Most surely these do say:
044.035 Y: "There is nothing beyond our first death, and we shall not be raised again."
P: There is naught but our first death, and we shall not be raised again.
S: There is naught but our first death and we shall not be raised again.
044.036 Y: "Then bring (back) our forefathers, if what ye say is true!"
P: Bring back our fathers, if ye speak the truth!
S: So bring our fathers (back), if you are truthful.
044.037 Y: What! Are they better than the people of Tubba and those who were before them? We destroyed them because they were guilty of sin.
P: Are they better, or the folk of Tubb'a and those before them? We destroyed them, for surely they were guilty.
S: Are they better or the people of Tubba and those before them? We destroyed them, for surely they were guilty.
044.038 Y: We created not the heavens, the earth, and all between them, merely in (idle) sport:
P: And We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in play.
S: And We did not create the heavens and the earth and what is between them in sport.
044.039 Y: We created them not except for just ends: but most of them do not understand.
P: We created them not save with truth; but most of them know not.
S: We did not create them both but with the truth, but most of them do not know.
044.040 Y: Verily the Day of sorting out is the time appointed for all of them,-
P: Assuredly the Day of Decision is the term for all of them,
S: Surely the day of separation is their appointed term, of all of them
044.041 Y: The Day when no protector can avail his client in aught, and no help can they receive,
P: A day when friend can in naught avail friend, nor can they be helped,
S: The day on which a friend shall not avail (his) friend aught, nor shall they be helped,
044.042 Y: Except such as receive Allah's Mercy: for He is Exalted in Might, Most Merciful.
P: Save him on whom Allah hath mercy. Lo! He is the Mighty, the Merciful.
S: Save those on whom Allah shall have mercy; surely He is the Mighty the Merciful.
044.043 Y: Verily the tree of Zaqqum
P: Lo! the tree of Zaqqum,
S: Surely the tree of the Zaqqum,
044.044 Y: Will be the food of the Sinful,-
P: The food of the sinner!
S: Is the food of the sinful
044.045 Y: Like molten brass; it will boil in their insides.
P: Like molten brass, it seetheth in their bellies
S: Like dregs of oil; it shall boil in (their) bellies,
044.046 Y: Like the boiling of scalding water.
P: As the seething of boiling water.
S: Like the boiling of hot water.
044.047 Y: (A voice will cry:) "Seize ye him and drag him into the midst of the Blazing Fire!"
P: (And it will be said): Take him and drag him to the midst of hell,
S: Seize him, then drag him down into the middle of the hell;
044.048 Y: "Then pour over his head the Penalty of Boiling Water,"
P: Then pour upon his head the torment of boiling water.
S: Then pour above his head of the torment of the boiling water:
044.049 Y: "Taste thou (this)! Truly wast thou mighty, full of honour!"
P: (Saying): Taste! Lo! thou wast forsooth the mighty, the noble!
S: Taste; you forsooth are the mighty, the honorable:
044.050 Y: "Truly this is what ye used to doubt!"
P: Lo! this is that whereof ye used to doubt.
S: Surely this is what you disputed about.
044.051 Y: As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security,
P: Lo! those who kept their duty will be in a place secured.
S: Surely those who guard (against evil) are in a secure place,
044.052 Y: Among Gardens and Springs;
P: Amid gardens and watersprings,
S: In gardens and springs;
044.053 Y: Dressed in fine silk and in rich brocade, they will face each other;
P: Attired in silk and silk embroidery, facing one another.
S: They shall wear of fine and thick silk, (sitting) face to face;
044.054 Y: So; and We shall join them to fair women with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes.
P: Even so (it will be). And We shall wed them unto fair ones with wide, lovely eyes.
S: Thus (shall it be), and We will wed them with Houris pure, beautiful ones.
044.055 Y: There can they call for every kind of fruit in peace and security;
P: They call therein for every fruit in safety.
S: They shall call therein for every fruit in security;
044.056 Y: Nor will they there taste Death, except the first death; and He will preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire,-
P: They taste not death therein, save the first death. And He hath saved them from the doom of hell,
S: They shall not taste therein death except the first death, and He will save them from the punishment of the hell,
044.057 Y: As a Bounty from thy Lord! that will be the supreme achievement!
P: A bounty from thy Lord. That is the supreme triumph.
S: A grace from your Lord; this is the great achievement.
044.058 Y: Verily, We have made this (Qur'an) easy, in thy tongue, in order that they may give heed.
P: And We have made (this Scripture) easy in thy language only that they may heed.
S: So have We made it easy in your tongue that they may be mindful.
044.059 Y: So wait thou and watch; for they (too) are waiting.
P: Wait then (O Muhammad). Lo! they (too) are waiting.
S: Therefore wait; surely they are waiting.
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Chapter 45
AL-JATHIYA (CROUCHING) Total Verses: 37 Revealed At: MAKKA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
045.001 Y: Ha-Mim.
P: Ha. Mim.
S: Ha Mim.
045.002 Y: The revelation of the Book is from Allah the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
P: The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.
S: The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.
045.003 Y: Verily in the heavens and the earth, are Signs for those who believe.
P: Lo! in the heavens and the earth are portents for believers.
S: Most surely in the heavens and the earth there are signs for the believers.
045.004 Y: And in the creation of yourselves and the fact that animals are scattered (through the earth), are Signs for those of assured Faith.
P: And in your creation, and all the beasts that He scattereth in the earth, are portents for a folk whose faith is sure.
S: And in your (own) creation and in what He spreads abroad of animals there are signs for a people that are sure;
045.005 Y: And in the alternation of Night and Day, and the fact that Allah sends down Sustenance from the sky, and revives therewith the earth after its death, and in the change of the winds,- are Signs for those that are wise.
P: And the difference of night and day and the provision that Allah sendeth down from the sky and thereby quickeneth the earth after her death, and the ordering of the winds, are portents for a people who have sense.
S: And (in) the variation of the night and the day, and (in) what Allah sends down of sustenance from the cloud, then gives life thereby to the earth after its death, and (in) the changing of the winds, there are signs for a people who understand.
045.006 Y: Such are the Signs of Allah, which We rehearse to thee in Truth; then in what exposition will they believe after (rejecting) Allah and His Signs?
P: These are the portents of Allah which We recite unto thee (Muhammad) with truth. Then in what fact, after Allah and His portents, will they believe?
S: These are the communications of Allah which We recite to you with truth; then in what announcement would they believe after Allah and His communications?
045.007 Y: Woe to each sinful dealer in Falsehoods:
P: Woe unto each sinful liar,
S: Woe to every sinful liar,
045.008 Y: He hears the Signs of Allah rehearsed to him, yet is obstinate and lofty, as if he had not heard them: then announce to him a Penalty Grievous!
P: Who heareth the revelations of Allah recited unto him, and then continueth in pride as though he heard them not. Give him tidings of a painful doom.
S: Who hears the communications of Allah recited to him, then persists proudly as though he had not heard them; so announce to him a painful punishment.
045.009 Y: And when he learns something of Our Signs, he takes them in jest: for such there will be a humiliating Penalty.
P: And when he knoweth aught of Our revelations he maketh it a jest. For such there is a shameful doom.
S: And when he comes to know of any of Our communications, he takes it for a jest; these it is that shall have abasing chastisement.
045.010 Y: In front of them is Hell: and of no profit to them is anything they may have earned, nor any protectors they may have taken to themselves besides Allah: for them is a tremendous Penalty.
P: Beyond them there is hell, and that which they have earned will naught avail them, nor those whom they have chosen for protecting friends beside Allah. Theirs will be an awful doom.
S: Before them is hell, and there shall not avail them aught of what they earned, nor those whom they took for guardians besides Allah, and they shall have a grievous punishment.
045.011 Y: This is (true) Guidance and for those who reject the Signs of their Lord, is a grievous Penalty of abomination.
P: This is guidance. And those who disbelieve the revelations of their Lord, for them there is a painful doom of wrath.
S: This is guidance; and (as for) those who disbelieve in the communications of their Lord, they shall have a painful punishment on account of uncleanness.
045.012 Y: It is Allah Who has subjected the sea to you, that ships may sail through it by His command, that ye may seek of his Bounty, and that ye may be grateful.
P: Allah it is Who hath made the sea of service unto you that the ships may run thereon by His command, and that ye may seek of His bounty, and that haply ye may be thankful;
S: Allah is He Who made subservient to you the sea that the ships may run therein by His command, and that you may seek of His grace, and that you may give thanks.
045.013 Y: And He has subjected to you, as from Him, all that is in the heavens and on earth: Behold, in that are Signs indeed for those who reflect.
P: And hath made of service unto you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth; it is all from Him. Lo! herein verily are portents for a people who reflect.
S: And He has made subservient to you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, all, from Himself; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect.
045.014 Y: Tell those who believe, to forgive those who do not look forward to the Days of Allah: It is for Him to recompense (for good or ill) each People according to what they have earned.
P: Tell those who believe to forgive those who hope not for the days of Allah; in order that He may requite folk what they used to earn.
S: Say to those who believe (that) they forgive those who do not fear the days of Allah that He may reward a people for what they earn.
045.015 Y: If any one does a righteous deed, it ensures to the benefit of his own soul; if he does evil, it works against (his own soul). In the end will ye (all) be brought back to your Lord.
P: Whoso doeth right, it is for his soul, and whoso doeth wrong, it is against it. And afterward unto your Lord ye will be brought back.
S: Whoever does good, it is for his own soul, and whoever does evil, it is against himself; then you shall be brought back to your-- Lord.
045.016 Y: We did aforetime grant to the Children of Israel the Book, the Power of Command, and Prophethood; We gave them, for Sustenance, things good and pure; and We favoured them above the nations.
P: And verily we gave the Children of Israel the Scripture and the Command and the Prophethood, and provided them with good things and favoured them above (all) peoples;
S: And certainly We gave the Book and the wisdom and the prophecy to the children of Israel, and We gave them of the goodly things, and We made them excel the nations.
045.017 Y: And We granted them Clear Signs in affairs (of Religion): it was only after knowledge had been granted to them that they fell into schisms, through insolent envy among themselves. Verily thy Lord will judge between them on the Day of Judgment as to those matters in which they set up differences.
P: And gave them plain commandments. And they differed not until after the knowledge came unto them, through rivalry among themselves. Lo! thy Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that wherein they used to differ.
S: And We gave them clear arguments in the affair, but they did not differ until after knowledge had come to them out of envy among themselves; surely your Lord will judge between them on the day of resurrection concerning that wherein they differed.
045.018 Y: Then We put thee on the (right) Way of Religion: so follow thou that (Way), and follow not the desires of those who know not.
P: And now have We set thee (O Muhammad) on a clear road of (Our) commandment; so follow it, and follow not the whims of those who know not.
S: Then We have made you follow a course in the affair, therefore follow it, and do not follow the low desires of those who do not know.
045.019 Y: They will be of no use to thee in the sight of Allah: it is only wrong-doers (that stand as) protectors, one to another: but Allah is the Protector of the Righteous.
P: Lo! they can avail thee naught against Allah. And lo! as for the wrong-doers, some of them are friends of others; and Allah is the Friend of those who ward off (evil).
S: Surely they shall not avail you in the least against Allah; and surely the unjust are friends of each other, and Allah is the guardian of those who guard (against evil).
045.020 Y: These are clear evidences to men and a Guidance and Mercy to those of assured Faith.
P: This is clear indication for mankind, and a guidance and a mercy for a folk whose faith is sure.
S: These are clear proofs for men, and a guidance and a mercy for a people who are sure.
045.021 Y: What! Do those who seek after evil ways think that We shall hold them equal with those who believe and do righteous deeds,- that equal will be their life and their death? Ill is the judgment that they make.
P: Or do those who commit ill-deeds suppose that We shall make them as those who believe and do good works, the same in life and death? Bad is their judgment!
S: Nay! do those who have wrought evil deeds think that We will make them like those who believe and do good-- that their life and their death shall be equal? Evil it is that they judge.
045.022 Y: Allah created the heavens and the earth for just ends, and in order that each soul may find the recompense of what it has earned, and none of them be wronged.
P: And Allah hath created the heavens and the earth with truth, and that every soul may be repaid what it hath earned. And they will not be wronged.
S: And Allah created the heavens and the earth with truth and that every soul may be rewarded for what it has earned and they shall not be wronged.
045.023 Y: Then seest thou such a one as takes as his god his own vain desire? Allah has, knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart (and understanding), and put a cover on his sight. Who, then, will guide him after Allah (has withdrawn Guidance)? Will ye not then receive admonition?
P: Hast thou seen him who maketh his desire his god, and Allah sendeth him astray purposely, and sealeth up his hearing and his heart, and setteth on his sight a covering? Then who will lead him after Allah (hath condemned him)? Will ye not then heed?
S: Have you then considered him who takes his low desire for his god, and Allah has made him err having knowledge and has set a seal upon his ear and his heart and put a covering upon his eye. Who can then guide him after Allah? Will you not then be mindful?
045.024 Y: And they say: "What is there but our life in this world? We shall die and we live, and nothing but time can destroy us." But of that they have no knowledge: they merely conjecture:
P: And they say: There is naught but our life of the world; we die and we live, and naught destroyeth us save time; when they have no knowledge whatsoever of (all) that; they do but guess.
S: And they say: There is nothing but our life in this world; we live and die and nothing destroys us but time, and they have no knowledge of that; they only conjecture.
045.025 Y: And when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them their argument is nothing but this: They say, "Bring (back) our forefathers, if what ye say is true!"
P: And when Our clear revelations are recited unto them their only argument is that they say: Bring (back) our fathers then, if ye are truthful.
S: And when Our clear communications are recited to them, their argument is no other than that they say: Bring our fathers (back) if you are truthful.
045.026 Y: Say: "It is Allah Who gives you life, then gives you death; then He will gather you together for the Day of Judgment about which there is no doubt": But most men do not understand.
P: Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Allah giveth life to you, then causeth you to die, then gathereth you unto the Day of Resurrection whereof there is no doubt. But most of mankind know not.
S: Say: Allah gives you life, then He makes you die, then will He gather you to the day of resurrection wherein is no doubt, but most people do not know.
045.027 Y: To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and the Day that the Hour of Judgment is established,- that Day will the dealers in Falsehood perish!
P: And unto Allah belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth; and on the day when the Hour riseth, on that day those who follow falsehood will be lost.
S: And Allah's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; and on the day when the hour shall come to pass, on that day shall they perish who say false things.
045.028 Y: And thou wilt see every sect bowing the knee: Every sect will be called to its Record: "This Day shall ye be recompensed for all that ye did!"
P: And thou wilt see each nation crouching, each nation summoned to its record. (And it will be said unto them): This day ye are requited what ye used to do.
S: And you shall see every nation kneeling down; every nation shall be called to its book: today you shall be rewarded for what you did.
045.029 Y: "This Our Record speaks about you with truth: For We were wont to put on Record all that ye did."
P: This Our Book pronounceth against you with truth. Lo! We have caused (all) that ye did to be recorded.
S: This is Our book that speaks against you with justice; surely We wrote what you did,
045.030 Y: Then, as to those who believed and did righteous deeds, their Lord will admit them to His Mercy that will be the achievement for all to see.
P: Then, as for those who believed and did good works, their Lord will bring them in unto His mercy. That is the evident triumph.
S: Then as to those who believed and did good, their Lord will make them enter into His mercy; that is the manifest achievement.
045.031 Y: But as to those who rejected Allah, (to them will be said): "Were not Our Signs rehearsed to you? But ye were arrogant, and were a people given to sin!"
P: And as for those who disbelieved (it will be said unto them): Were not Our revelations recited unto you? But ye were scornful and became a guilty folk.
S: As to those who disbelieved: What! were not My communications recited to you? But you were proud and you were a guilty people.
04.032 Y: "And when it was said that the promise of Allah was true, and that the Hour- there was no doubt about its (coming), ye used to say, 'We know not what is the hour: we only think it is an idea, and we have no firm assurance.'"
P: And when it was said: Lo! Allah's promise is the truth, and there is no doubt of the Hour's coming, ye said: We know not what the Hour is. We deem it naught but a conjecture, and we are by no means convinced.
S: And when it was said, Surely the promise of Allah is true and as for the hour, there is no doubt about it, you said: We do not know what the hour is; we do not think (that it will come to pass) save a passing thought, and we are not at all sure.
045.033 Y: Then will appear to them the evil (fruits) of what they did, and they will be completely encircled by that which they used to mock at!
P: And the evils of what they did will appear unto them, and that which they used to deride will befall them.
S: And the evil (consequences) of what they did shall become manifest to them and that which they mocked shall encompass them.
045.034 Y: It will also be said: "This Day We will forget you as ye forgot the meeting of this Day of yours! and your abode is the Fire, and no helpers have ye!"
P: And it will be said: This day We forget you, even as ye forgot the meeting of this your day; and your habitation is the Fire, and there is none to help you.
S: And it shall be said: Today We forsake you as you neglected the meeting of this day of yours and your abode is the fire, and there are not for you any helpers:
045.035 Y: "This, because ye used to take the Signs of Allah in jest, and the life of the world deceived you:" (From) that Day, therefore, they shall not be taken out thence, nor shall they be received into Grace.
P: This, forasmuch as ye made the revelations of Allah a jest, and the life of the world beguiled you. Therefor this day they come not forth from thence, nor can they make amends.
S: That is because you took the communications of Allah for a jest and the life of this world deceived you. So on that day they shall not be brought forth from it, nor shall they be granted goodwill.
045.036 Y: Then Praise be to Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth,- Lord and Cherisher of all the Worlds!
P: Then praise be to Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, the Lord of the Worlds.
S: Therefore to Allah is due (all) praise, the Lord of the heavens and the Lord of the earth, the Lord of the worlds.
045.037 Y: To Him be glory throughout the heavens and the earth: and He is Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom!
P: And unto Him (alone) belongeth Majesty in the heavens and the earth, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
S: And to Him belongs greatness in the heavens and the earth, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
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Chapter 46
AL-AHQAF (THE WIND-CURVED SANDHILLS, THE DUNES) Total Verses: 35 Revealed At: MAKKA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
046.001 Y: Ha-Mim.
P: Ha. Mim.
S: Ha Mim.
046.002 Y: The Revelation of the Book is from Allah the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
P: The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah the Mighty, the Wise.
S: The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.
046.003 Y: We created not the heavens and the earth and all between them but for just ends, and for a Term Appointed: But those who reject Faith turn away from that whereof they are warned.
P: We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them save with truth, and for a term appointed. But those who disbelieve turn away from that whereof they are warned.
S: We did not create the heavens and the earth and what is between them two save with truth and (for) an appointed term; and those who disbelieve turn aside from what they are warned of.
046.004 Y: Say: "Do ye see what it is ye invoke besides Allah? Show me what it is they have created on earth, or have they a share in the heavens bring me a book (revealed) before this, or any remnant of knowledge (ye may have), if ye are telling the truth!"
P: Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Have ye thought on all that ye invoke beside Allah? Show me what they have created of the earth. Or have they any portion in the heavens? Bring me a scripture before this (Scripture), or some vestige of knowledge (in support of what ye say), if ye are truthful.
S: Say: Have you considered what you call upon besides Allah? Show me what they have created of the earth, or have they a share in the heavens? Bring me a book before this or traces of knowledge, if you are truthful.
046.005 Y: And who is more astray than one who invokes besides Allah, such as will not answer him to the Day of Judgment, and who (in fact) are unconscious of their call (to them)?
P: And who is further astray than those who, instead of Allah, pray unto such as hear not their prayer until the Day of Resurrection, and are unconscious of their prayer,
S: And who is in greater error than he who calls besides Allah upon those that will not answer him till the day of resurrection and they are heedless of their call?
046.006 Y: And when mankind are gathered together (at the Resurrection), they will be hostile to them and reject their worship (altogether)!
P: And when mankind are gathered (to the Judgment) will become enemies for them, and will become deniers of having been worshipped.
S: And when men are gathered together they shall be their enemies, and shall be deniers of their worshipping (them).
046.007 Y: When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, the Unbelievers say, of the Truth when it comes to them: "This is evident sorcery!"
P: And when Our clear revelations are recited unto them, those who disbelieve say of the Truth when it reacheth them: This is mere magic.
S: And when Our clear communications are recited to them, those who disbelieve say with regard to the truth when it comes to them: This is clear magic.
046.008 Y: Or do they say, "He has forged it"? Say: "Had I forged it, then can ye obtain no single (blessing) for me from Allah. He knows best of that whereof ye talk (so glibly)! Enough is He for a witness between me and you! And he is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
P: Or say they: He hath invented it? Say (O Muhammad): If I have invented it, still ye have no power to support me against Allah. He is Best Aware of what ye say among yourselves concerning it. He sufficeth for a witness between me and you. And He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
S: Nay! they say: He has forged it. Say: If I have forged it, you do not control anything for me from Allah; He knows best what you utter concerning it; He is enough as a witness between me and you, and He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
046.009 Y: Say: "I am no bringer of new-fangled doctrine among the messengers, nor do I know what will be done with me or with you. I follow but that which is revealed to me by inspiration; I am but a Warner open and clear."
P: Say: I am no new thing among the messengers (of Allah), nor know I what will be done with me or with you. I do but follow that which is inspired in me, and I am but a plain warner.
S: Say: I am not the first of the messengers, and I do not know what will be done with me or with you: I do not follow anything but that which is revealed to me, and I am nothing but a plain warner.
046.010 Y: Say: "See ye? If (this teaching) be from Allah, and ye reject it, and a witness from among the Children of Israel testifies to its similarity (with earlier scripture), and has believed while ye are arrogant, (how unjust ye are!) truly, Allah guides not a people unjust."
P: Bethink you: If it is from Allah and ye disbelieve therein, and a witness of the Children of Israel hath already testified to the like thereof and hath believed, and ye are too proud (what plight is yours)? Lo! Allah guideth not wrong-doing folk.
S: Say: Have you considered if it is from Allah, and you disbelieve in it, and a witness from among the children of Israel has borne witness of one like it, so he believed, while you are big with pride; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.
046.011 Y: The Unbelievers say of those who believe: "If (this Message) were a good thing, (such men) would not have gone to it first, before us!" And seeing that they guide not themselves thereby, they will say, "this is an (old,) falsehood!"
P: And those who disbelieve say of those who believe: If it had been (any) good, they would not have been before us in attaining it. And since they will not be guided by it, they say: This is an ancient lie;
S: And those who disbelieve say concerning those who believe: If it had been a good, they would not have gone ahead of us therein. And as they do not seek to be rightly directed thereby, they say: It is an old lie.
046.012 Y: And before this, was the Book of Moses as a guide and a mercy: And this Book confirms (it) in the Arabic tongue; to admonish the unjust, and as Glad Tidings to those who do right.
P: When before it there was the Scripture of Moses, an example and a mercy; and this is a confirming Scripture in the Arabic language, that it may warn those who do wrong and bring good tidings for the righteous.
S: And before it the Book of Musa was a guide and a mercy: and this is a Book verifying (it) in the Arabic language that it may warn those who are unjust and as good news for the doers of good.
046.013 Y: Verily those who say, "Our Lord is Allah," and remain firm (on that Path),- on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
P: Lo! those who say: Our Lord is Allah, and thereafter walk aright, there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.
S: Surely those who say, Our Lord is Allah, then they continue on the right way, they shall have no fear nor shall they grieve.
046.014 Y: Such shall be Companions of the Gardens, dwelling therein (for aye): a recompense for their (good) deeds.
P: Such are rightful owners of the Garden, immortal therein, as a reward for what they used to do.
S: These are the dwellers of the garden, abiding therein: a reward for what they did.
046.015 Y: We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length, when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, he says, "O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou has bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam."
P: And We have commended unto man kindness toward parents. His mother beareth him with reluctance, and bringeth him forth with reluctance, and the bearing of him and the weaning of him is thirty months, till, when he attaineth full strength and reacheth forty years, he saith: My Lord! Arouse me that I may give thanks for the favour wherewith Thou hast favoured me and my parents, and that I may do right acceptable unto Thee. And be gracious unto me in the matter of my seed. Lo! I have turned unto Thee repentant, and lo! I am of those who surrender (unto Thee).
S: And We have enjoined on man doing of good to his parents; with trouble did his mother bear him and with trouble did she bring him forth; and the bearing of him and the weaning of him was thirty months; until when he attains his maturity and reaches forty years, he says: My Lord! grant me that I may give thanks for Thy favor which Thou hast bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may do good which pleases Thee and do good to me in respect of my offspring; surely I turn to Thee, and surely I am of those who submit.
046.016 Y: Such are they from whom We shall accept the best of their deeds and pass by their ill deeds: (They shall be) among the Companions of the Garden: a promise! of truth, which was made to them (in this life).
P: Those are they from whom We accept the best of what they do, and overlook their evil deeds. (They are) among the owners of the Garden. This is the true promise which they were promised (in the world).
S: These are they from whom We accept the best of what they have done and pass over their evil deeds, among the dwellers of the garden; the promise of truth which they were promised.
046.017 Y: But (there is one) who says to his parents, "Fie on you! Do ye hold out the promise to me that I shall be raised up, even though generations have passed before me (without rising again)?" And they two seek Allah's aid, (and rebuke the son): "Woe to thee! Have faith! for the promise of Allah is true." But he says, "This is nothing but tales of the ancients!"
P: And whoso saith unto his parents: Fie upon you both! Do ye threaten me that I shall be brought forth (again) when generations before me have passed away? And they twain cry unto Allah for help (and say): Woe unto thee! Believe! Lo! the promise of Allah is true. But he saith: This is naught save fables of the men of old:
S: And he who says to his parents: Fie on you! do you threaten me that I shall be brought forth when generations have already passed away before me? And they both call for Allah's aid: Woe to you! believe, surely the promise of Allah is true. But he says: This is nothing but stories of the ancients.
046.018 Y: Such are they against whom is proved the sentence among the previous generations of jinns and men, that have passed away; for they will be (utterly) lost.
P: Such are those on whom the Word concerning nations of the jinn and mankind which have passed away before them hath effect. Lo! they are the losers.
S: These are they against whom the word has proved true among nations of the jinn and the men that have already passed away before them; surely they are losers.
046.019 Y: And to all are (assigned) degrees according to the deeds which they (have done), and in order that (Allah) may recompense their deeds, and no injustice be done to them.
P: And for all there will be ranks from what they do, that He may pay them for their deeds; and they will not be wronged.
S: And for all are degrees according to what they did, and that He may pay them back fully their deeds and they shall not be wronged.
046.020 Y: And on the Day that the Unbelievers will be placed before the Fire, (It will be said to them): "Ye received your good things in the life of the world, and ye took your pleasure out of them: but today shall ye be recompensed with a Penalty of humiliation: for that ye were arrogant on earth without just cause, and that ye (ever) transgressed."
P: And on the day when those who disbelieve are exposed to the Fire (it will be said): Ye squandered your good things in the life of the world and sought comfort therein. Now this day ye are rewarded with the doom of ignominy because ye were disdainful in the land without a right, and because ye used to transgress.
S: And on the day when those who disbelieve shall be brought before the fire: You did away with your good things in your life of the world and you enjoyed them for a while, so today you shall be rewarded with the punishment of abasement because you were unjustly proud in the land and because you transgressed.
046.021 Y: Mention (Hud) one of 'Ad's (own) brethren: Behold, he warned his people about the winding Sand-tracts: but there have been warners before him and after him: "Worship ye none other than Allah: Truly I fear for you the Penalty of a Mighty Day."
P: And make mention (O Muhammad) of the brother of A'ad when he warned his folk among the wind-curved sandhills - and verily warners came and went before and after him - saying: Serve none but Allah. Lo! I fear for you the doom of a tremendous Day.
S: And mention the brother of Ad; when he warned his people in the sandy plains,-- and indeed warners came before him and after him-- saying Serve none but Allah; surely I fear for you the punishment of a grievous day.
046.022 Y: They said: "Hast thou come in order to turn us aside from our gods? Then bring upon us the (calamity) with which thou dost threaten us, if thou art telling the truth?"
P: They said: Hast come to turn us away from our gods? Then bring upon us that wherewith thou threatenest us, if thou art of the truthful.
S: They said: Have you come to us to turn us away from our gods; then bring us what you threaten us with, if you are of the truthful ones.
046.023 Y: He said: "The Knowledge (of when it will come) is only with Allah: I proclaim to you the mission on which I have been sent: But I see that ye are a people in ignorance!"..
P: He said: The knowledge is with Allah only. I convey unto you that wherewith I have been sent, but I see you are a folk that know not.
S: He said: The knowledge is only with Allah, and I deliver to you the message with which I am sent, but I see you are a people who are ignorant.
046.024 Y: Then, when they saw the (Penalty in the shape of) a cloud traversing the sky, coming to meet their valleys, they said, "This cloud will give us rain!" "Nay, it is the (Calamity) ye were asking to be hastened!- A wind wherein is a Grievous Penalty!"
P: Then, when they beheld it as a dense cloud coming toward their valleys, they said: Here is a cloud bringing us rain. Nay, but it is that which ye did seek to hasten, a wind wherein is painful torment,
S: So when they saw it as a cloud appearing in the sky advancing towards their valleys, they said: This is a cloud which will give us rain. Nay! it is what you sought to hasten on, a blast of wind in which is a painful punishment,
046.025 Y: "Everything will it destroy by the command of its Lord!" Then by the morning they - nothing was to be seen but (the ruins of) their houses! thus do We recompense those given to sin!
P: Destroying all things by commandment of its Lord. And morning found them so that naught could be seen save their dwellings. Thus do We reward the guilty folk.
S: Destroying everything by the command of its Lord, so they became such that naught could be seen except their dwellings. Thus do We reward the guilty people.
046.026 Y: And We had firmly established them in a (prosperity and) power which We have not given to you (ye Quraish!) and We had endowed them with (faculties of) hearing, seeing, heart and intellect: but of no profit to them were their (faculties of) hearing, sight, and heart and intellect, when they went on rejecting the Signs of Allah; and they were (completely) encircled by that which they used to mock at!
P: And verily We had empowered them with that wherewith We have not empowered you, and had assigned them ears and eyes and hearts; but their ears and eyes and hearts availed them naught since they denied the revelations of Allah; and what they used to mock befell them.
S: And certainly We had established them in what We have not established you in, and We had given-- them ears and eyes and hearts, but neither their ears, nor their eyes, nor their hearts availed them aught, since they denied the communications of Allah, and that which they mocked encompassed them.
046.027 Y: We destroyed aforetime populations round about you; and We have shown the Signs in various ways, that they may turn (to Us).
P: And verily We have destroyed townships round about you, and displayed (for them) Our revelation, that haply they might return.
S: And certainly We destroyed the towns which are around you, and We repeat the communications that they might turn.
046.028 Y: Why then was no help forthcoming to them from those whom they worshipped as gods, besides Allah, as a means of access (to Allah)? Nay, they left them in the lurch: but that was their falsehood and their invention.
P: Then why did those whom they had chosen for gods as a way of approach (unto Allah) not help them? Nay, but they did fail them utterly. And (all) that was their lie, and what they used to invent.
S: Why did not then those help them whom they took for gods besides Allah to draw (them) nigh (to Him)? Nay! they were lost to them; and this was their lie and what they forged.
046.029 Y: Behold, We turned towards thee a company of jinns (quietly) listening to the Qur'an: when they stood in the presence thereof, they said, "Listen in silence!" When the (reading) was finished, they returned to their people, to warn (them of their sins).
P: And when We inclined toward thee (Muhammad) certain of the jinn, who wished to hear the Qur'an and, when they were in its presence, said: Give ear! and, when it was finished, turned back to their people, warning.
S: And when We turned towards you a party of the jinn who listened to the Quran; so when they came to it, they said: Be silent; then when it was finished, they turned back to their people warning (them).
046.030 Y: They said, "O our people! We have heard a Book revealed after Moses, confirming what came before it: it guides (men) to the Truth and to a Straight Path."
P: They said: O our people! Lo! we have heard a Scripture which hath been revealed after Moses, confirming that which was before it, guiding unto the truth and a right road.
S: They said: O our people! we have listened to a Book revealed after Musa verifying that which is before it, guiding to the truth and to a right path:
046.031 Y: "O our people, hearken to the one who invites (you) to Allah, and believe in him: He will forgive you your faults, and deliver you from a Penalty Grievous."
P: O our people! respond to Allah's summoner and believe in Him. He will forgive you some of your sins and guard you from a painful doom.
S: O our people! accept the Divine caller and believe in Him, He will forgive you of your faults and protect you from a painful punishment.
046.032 Y: "If any does not hearken to the one who invites (us) to Allah, he cannot frustrate (Allah's Plan) on earth, and no protectors can he have besides Allah: such men (wander) in manifest error."
P: And whoso respondeth not to Allah's summoner he can nowise escape in the earth, and he hath no protecting friends instead of Him. Such are in error manifest.
S: And whoever does not accept the-Divine caller, he shall not escape in the earth and he shall not have guardians besides Him, these are in manifest error.
046.033 Y: See they not that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and never wearied with their creation, is able to give life to the dead? Yea, verily He has power over all things.
P: Have they not seen that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth and was not wearied by their creation, is Able to give life to the dead? Aye, He verily is Able to do all things.
S: Have they not considered that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth and was not tired by their creation, is able to give life to the dead? Aye! He has surely power over all things.
046.034 Y: And on the Day that the Unbelievers will be placed before the Fire, (they will be asked,) "Is this not the Truth?" they will say, "Yea, by our Lord!" (One will say:) "Then taste ye the Penalty, for that ye were wont to deny (Truth)!"
P: And on the day when those who disbelieve are exposed to the Fire (they will be asked): Is not this real? They will say: Yea, by our Lord. He will say: Then taste the doom for that ye disbelieved.
S: And on the day when those who disbelieve shall be brought before the fire: Is it not true? They shall say: Aye! by our Lord! He will say: Then taste the punishment, because you disbelieved.
046.035 Y: Therefore patiently persevere, as did (all) messengers of inflexible purpose; and be in no haste about the (Unbelievers). On the Day that they see the (Punishment) promised them, (it will be) as if they had not tarried more than an hour in a single day. (Thine but) to proclaim the Message: but shall any be destroyed except those who transgress?
P: Then have patience (O Muhammad) even as the stout of heart among the messengers (of old) had patience, and seek not to hasten on (the doom) for them. On the day when they see that which they are promised (it will seem to them) as though they had tarried but an hour of daylight. A clear message. Shall any be destroyed save evil-living folk?
S: Therefore bear up patiently as did the messengers endowed with constancy bear up with patience and do not seek to hasten for them (their doom). On the day that they shall see what they are promised they shall be as if they had not tarried save an hour of the day. A sufficient exposition! Shall then any be destroyed save the transgressing people?
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Chapter 47
MUHAMMAD (MUHAMMAD) Total Verses: 38 Revealed At: MADINA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
047.001 Y: Those who reject Allah and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah,- their deeds will Allah render astray (from their mark).
P: Those who disbelieve and turn (men) from the way of Allah, He rendereth their actions vain.
S: (As for) those who disbelieve and turn away from Allah's way, He shall render their works ineffective.
047.002 Y: But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and believe in the (Revelation) sent down to Muhammad - for it is the Truth from their Lord,- He will remove from them their ills and improve their condition.
P: And those who believe and do good works and believe in that which is revealed unto Muhammad - and it is the truth from their Lord - He riddeth them of their ill-deeds and improveth their state.
S: And (as for) those who believe and do good, and believe in what has been revealed to Muhammad, and it is the very truth from their Lord, He will remove their evil from them and improve their condition.
047.003 Y: This because those who reject Allah follow vanities, while those who believe follow the Truth from their Lord: Thus does Allah set forth for men their lessons by similitudes.
P: That is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood and because those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus Allah coineth their similitudes for mankind.
S: That is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood, and have given them their dowries, taking (them) in marriage, not fornicating nor taking them for paramours in secret; and whoever denies faith, his work indeed is of no account, and in the hereafter he shall be one of the losers.
047.004 Y: Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.
P: Now when ye meet in battle those who disbelieve, then it is smiting of the necks until, when ye have routed them, then making fast of bonds; and afterward either grace or ransom till the war lay down its burdens. That (is the ordinance). And if Allah willed He could have punished them (without you) but (thus it is ordained) that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He rendereth not their actions vain.
S: So when you meet in battle those who disbelieve, then smite the necks until when you have overcome them, then make (them) prisoners, and afterwards either set them free as a favor or let them ransom (themselves) until the war terminates. That (shall be so); and if Allah had pleased He would certainly have exacted what is due from them, but that He may try some of you by means of others; and (as for) those who are slain in the way of Allah, He will by no means allow their deeds to perish.
047.005 Y: Soon will He guide them and improve their condition,
P: He will guide them and improve their state,
S: He will guide them and improve their condition.
047.006 Y: And admit them to the Garden which He has announced for them.
P: And bring them in unto the Garden which He hath made known to them.
S: And cause them to enter the garden which He has made known to them.
047.007 Y: O ye who believe! If ye will aid (the cause of) Allah, He will aid you, and plant your feet firmly.
P: O ye who believe! If ye help Allah, He will help you and will make your foothold firm.
S: O you who believe! if you help (the cause of) Allah, He will help you and make firm your feet.
047.008 Y: But those who reject (Allah),- for them is destruction, and (Allah) will render their deeds astray (from their mark).
P: And those who disbelieve, perdition is for them, and He will make their actions vain.
S: And (as for) those who disbelieve, for them is destruction and He has made their deeds ineffective.
047.009 Y: That is because they hate the Revelation of Allah; so He has made their deeds fruitless.
P: That is because they are averse to that which Allah hath revealed, therefor maketh He their actions fruitless.
S: That is because they hated what Allah revealed, so He rendered their deeds null.
047.010 Y: Do they not travel through the earth, and see what was the End of those before them (who did evil)? Allah brought utter destruction on them, and similar (fates await) those who reject Allah.
P: Have they not travelled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for those who were before them? Allah wiped them out. And for the disbelievers there will be the like thereof.
S: Have they not then journeyed in the land and seen how was the end of those before them: Allah brought down destruction upon them, and the unbelievers shall have the like of it.
047.011 Y: That is because Allah is the Protector of those who believe, but those who reject Allah have no protector.
P: That is because Allah is patron of those who believe, and because the disbelievers have no patron.
S: That is because Allah is the Protector of those who believe, and because the unbelievers shall have no protector for them.
047.012 Y: Verily Allah will admit those who believe and do righteous deeds, to Gardens beneath which rivers flow; while those who reject Allah will enjoy (this world) and eat as cattle eat; and the Fire will be their abode.
P: Lo! Allah will cause those who believe and do good works to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow; while those who disbelieve take their comfort in this life and eat even as the cattle eat, and the Fire is their habitation.
S: Surely Allah will make those who believe and do good enter gardens beneath which rivers flow; and those who disbelieve enjoy themselves and eat as the beasts eat, and the fire is their abode.
047.013 Y: And how many cities, with more power than thy city which has driven thee out, have We destroyed (for their sins)? and there was none to aid them.
P: And how many a township stronger than thy township (O Muhammad) which hath cast thee out, have We destroyed, and they had no helper!
S: And how many a town which was far more powerful than the town of yours which has driven you out: We destroyed them so there was no helper for them.
047.014 Y: Is then one who is on a clear (Path) from his Lord, no better than one to whom the evil of his conduct seems pleasing, and such as follow their own lusts?
P: Is he who relieth on a clear proof from his Lord like those for whom the evil that they do is beautified while they follow their own lusts?
S: What! is he who has a clear argument from his Lord like him to whom the evil of his work is made fairseeming: and they follow their low desires.
047.015 Y: (Here is) a Parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised: in it are rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine, a joy to those who drink; and rivers of honey pure and clear. In it there are for them all kinds of fruits; and Grace from their Lord. (Can those in such Bliss) be compared to such as shall dwell for ever in the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels (to pieces)?
P: A similitude of the Garden which those who keep their duty (to Allah) are promised: Therein are rivers of water unpolluted, and rivers of milk whereof the flavour changeth not, and rivers of wine delicious to the drinkers, and rivers of clear-run honey; therein for them is every kind of fruit, with pardon from their Lord. (Are those who enjoy all this) like those who are immortal in the Fire and are given boiling water to drink so that it teareth their bowels?
S: A parable of the garden which those guarding (against evil) are promised: Therein are rivers of water that does not alter, and rivers of milk the taste whereof does not change, and rivers of drink delicious to those who drink, and rivers of honey clarified and for them therein are all fruits and protection from their Lord. (Are these) like those who abide in the fire and who are made to drink boiling water so it rends their bowels asunder.
047.016 Y: And among them are men who listen to thee, but in the end, when they go out from thee, they say to those who have received Knowledge, "What is it he said just then?" Such are men whose hearts Allah has sealed, and who follow their own lusts.
P: Among them are some who give ear unto thee (Muhammad) till, when they go forth from thy presence they say unto those who have been given knowledge: What was that he said just now? Those are they whose hearts Allah hath sealed, and they follow their own lusts.
S: And there are those of them who seek to listen to you, until when they go forth from you, they say to those who have been given the knowledge: What was it that he said just now? These are they upon whose hearts Allah has set a seal and they follow their low desires.
047.017 Y: But to those who receive Guidance, He increases the (light of) Guidance, and bestows on them their Piety and Restraint (from evil).
P: While as for those who walk aright, He addeth to their guidance, and giveth them their protection (against evil).
S: And (as for) those who follow the right direction, He increases them in guidance and gives them their guarding (against evil).
047.018 Y: Do they then only wait for the Hour,- that it should come on them of a sudden? But already have come some tokens thereof, and when it (actually) is on them, how can they benefit then by their admonition?
P: Await they aught save the Hour, that it should come upon them unawares? And the beginnings thereof have already come. But how, when it hath come upon them, can they take their warning?
S: Do they then wait for aught but the hour that it should come to them all of a sudden? Now indeed the tokens of it have (already) come, but how shall they have their reminder when it comes on them?
047.019 Y: Know, therefore, that there is no god but Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy fault, and for the men and women who believe: for Allah knows how ye move about and how ye dwell in your homes.
P: So know (O Muhammad) that there is no God save Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy sin and for believing men and believing women. Allah knoweth (both) your place of turmoil and your place of rest.
S: So know that there is no god but Allah, and, ask protection for your fault and for the believing men and the believing women; and Allah knows the place of your returning and the place of your abiding.
047.020 Y: Those who believe say, "Why is not a sura sent down (for us)?" But when a sura of basic or categorical meaning is revealed, and fighting is mentioned therein, thou wilt see those in whose hearts is a disease looking at thee with a look of one in swoon at the approach of death. But more fitting for them-
P: And those who believe say: If only a surah were revealed! But when a decisive surah is revealed and war is mentioned therein, thou seest those in whose hearts is a disease looking at thee with the look of men fainting unto death. Therefor woe unto them!
S: And those who believe say: Why has not a Chapter been revealed? But when a decisive Chapter is revealed, and fighting is mentioned therein you see those in whose hearts is a disease look to you with the look of one fainting because of death. Woe to them then!
047.021 Y: Were it to obey and say what is just, and when a matter is resolved on, it were best for them if they were true to Allah.
P: Obedience and a civil word. Then, when the matter is determined, if they are loyal to Allah it will be well for them.
S: Obedience and a gentle word (was proper); but when the affair becomes settled, then if they remain true to Allah it would certainly be better for them.
047.022 Y: Then, is it to be expected of you, if ye were put in authority, that ye will do mischief in the land, and break your ties of kith and kin?
P: Would ye then, if ye were given the command, work corruption in the land and sever your ties of kinship?
S: But if you held command, you were sure to make mischief in the land and cut off the ties of kinship!
047.023 Y: Such are the men whom Allah has cursed for He has made them deaf and blinded their sight.
P: Such are they whom Allah curseth so that He deafeneth them and maketh blind their eyes.
S: Those it is whom Allah has cursed so He has made them deaf and blinded their eyes.
047.024 Y: Do they not then earnestly seek to understand the Qur'an, or are their hearts locked up by them?
P: Will they then not meditate on the Qur'an, or are there locks on the hearts?
S: Do they not then reflect on the Quran? Nay, on the hearts there are locks.
047.025 Y: Those who turn back as apostates after Guidance was clearly shown to them,- the Evil One has instigated them and busied them up with false hopes.
P: Lo! those who turn back after the guidance hath been manifested unto them, Satan hath seduced them, and He giveth them the rein.
S: Surely (as for) those who return on their backs after that guidance has become manifest to them, the Shaitan has made it a light matter to them; and He gives them respite.
047.026 Y: This, because they said to those who hate what Allah has revealed, "We will obey you in part of (this) matter"; but Allah knows their (inner) secrets.
P: That is because they say unto those who hate what Allah hath revealed: We will obey you in some matters; and Allah knoweth their secret talk.
S: That is because they say to those who hate what Allah has revealed: We will obey you in some of the affairs; and Allah knows their secrets.
047.027 Y: But how (will it be) when the angels take their souls at death, and smite their faces and their backs?
P: Then how (will it be with them) when the angels gather them, smiting their faces and their backs!
S: But how will it be when the angels cause them to die smiting their backs.
047.028 Y: This because they followed that which called forth the Wrath of Allah, and they hated Allah's good pleasure; so He made their deeds of no effect.
P: That will be because they followed that which angereth Allah, and hated that which pleaseth Him. Therefor He hath made their actions vain.
S: That is because they follow what is displeasing to Allah and are averse to His pleasure, therefore He has made null their deeds.
047.029 Y: Or do those in whose hearts is a disease, think that Allah will not bring to light all their rancour?
P: Or do those in whose hearts is a disease deem that Allah will not bring to light their (secret) hates?
S: Or do those in whose hearts is a disease think that Allah will not bring forth their spite?
047.030 Y: Had We so wiled, We could have shown them up to thee, and thou shouldst have known them by their marks: but surely thou wilt know them by the tone of their speech! And Allah knows all that ye do.
P: And if We would, We could show them unto thee (Muhammad) so that thou shouldst know them surely by their marks. And thou shalt know them by the burden of their talk. And Allah knoweth your deeds.
S: And if We please We would have made you know them so that you would certainly have recognized them by their marks and most certainly you can recognize them by the intent of (their) speech; and Allah knows your deeds.
047.031 Y: And We shall try you until We test those among you who strive their utmost and persevere in patience; and We shall try your reported (mettle).
P: And verily We shall try you till We know those of you who strive hard (for the cause of Allah) and the steadfast, and till We test your record.
S: And most certainly We will try you until We have known those among you who exert themselves hard, and the patient, and made your case manifest.
047.032 Y: Those who reject Allah, hinder (men) from the Path of Allah, and resist the Messenger, after Guidance has been clearly shown to them, will not injure Allah in the least, but He will make their deeds of no effect.
P: Lo! those who disbelieve and turn from the way of Allah and oppose the messenger after the guidance hath been manifested unto them, they hurt Allah not a jot, and He will make their actions fruitless.
S: Surely those who disbelieve and turn away from Allah's way and oppose the Messenger after that guidance has become clear to them cannot harm Allah in any way, and He will make null their deeds.
047.033 Y: O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger, and make not vain your deeds!
P: O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the messenger, and render not your actions vain.
S: O you who believe! obey Allah and obey the Messenger, and do not make your deeds of no effect.
047.034 Y: Those who reject Allah, and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah, then die rejecting Allah,- Allah will not forgive them.
P: Lo! those who disbelieve and turn from the way of Allah and then die disbelievers, Allah surely will not pardon them.
S: Surely those who disbelieve and turn away from Allah's way, then they die while they are unbelievers, Allah will by no means forgive them.
047.035 Y: Be not weary and faint-hearted, crying for peace, when ye should be uppermost: for Allah is with you, and will never put you in loss for your (good) deeds.
P: So do not falter and cry out for peace when ye (will be) the uppermost, and Allah is with you, and He will not grudge (the reward of) your actions.
S: And be not slack so as to cry for peace and you have the upper hand, and Allah is with you, and He will not bring your deeds to naught.
047.036 Y: The life of this world is but play and amusement: and if ye believe and guard against Evil, He will grant you your recompense, and will not ask you (to give up) your possessions.
P: The life of the world is but a sport and a pastime. And if ye believe and ward off (evil). He will give you your wages, and will not ask of you your wordly wealth.
S: The life of this world is only idle sport and play, and if you believe and guard (against evil) He will give you your rewards, and will not ask of you your possessions.
047.037 Y: If He were to ask you for all of them, and press you, ye would covetously withhold, and He would bring out all your ill-feeling.
P: If He should ask it of you and importune you, ye would hoard it, and He would bring to light your (secret) hates.
S: If He should ask you for it and urge you, you will be niggardly, and He will bring forth your malice.
047.038 Y: Behold, ye are those invited to spend (of your substance) in the Way of Allah: But among you are some that are niggardly. But any who are niggardly are so at the expense of their own souls. But Allah is free of all wants, and it is ye that are needy. If ye turn back (from the Path), He will substitute in your stead another people; then they would not be like you!
P: Lo! ye are those who are called to spend in the way of Allah, yet among you there are some who hoard. And as for him who hoardeth, he hoardeth only from his soul. And Allah is the Rich, and ye are the poor. And if ye turn away He will exchange you for some other folk, and they will not be the likes of you.
S: Behold! you are those who are called upon to spend in Allah's way, but among you are those who are niggardly, and whoever is niggardly is niggardly against his own soul; and Allah is Self-sufficient and you have need (of Him), and if you turn back He will bring in your place another people, then they will not be like you.
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Chapter 48
AL-FATH (VICTORY, CONQUEST) Total Verses: 29 Revealed At: MADINA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
048.001 Y: Verily We have granted thee a manifest Victory:
P: Lo! We have given thee (O Muhammad) a signal victory,
S: Surely We have given to you a clear victory
048.002 Y: That Allah may forgive thee thy faults of the past and those to follow; fulfil His favour to thee; and guide thee on the Straight Way;
P: That Allah may forgive thee of thy sin that which is past and that which is to come, and may perfect His favour unto thee, and may guide thee on a right path,
S: That Allah may forgive your community their past faults and those to follow and complete His favor to you and keep you on a right way,
048.003 Y: And that Allah may help thee with powerful help.
P: And that Allah may help thee with strong help -
S: And that Allah might help you with a mighty help.
048.004 Y: It is He Who sent down tranquillity into the hearts of the Believers, that they may add faith to their faith;- for to Allah belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Full of Knowledge and Wisdom;-
P: He it is Who sent down peace of reassurance into the hearts of the believers that they might add faith unto their faith. Allah's are the hosts of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is ever Knower, Wise -
S: He it is Who sent down tranquillity into the hearts of the believers that they might have more of faith added to their faith-- and Allah's are the hosts of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is Knowing, Wise-
048.005 Y: That He may admit the men and women who believe, to Gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein for aye, and remove their ills from them;- and that is, in the sight of Allah, the highest achievement (for man),-
P: That He may bring the believing men and the believing women into Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide, and may remit from them their evil deeds - That, in the sight of Allah, is the supreme triumph -
S: That He may cause the believing men and the believing women to enter gardens beneath which rivers flow to abide therein and remove from them their evil; and that is a grand achievement with Allah;
048.006 Y: And that He may punish the Hypocrites, men and women, and the Polytheists, men and women, who imagine an evil opinion of Allah. On them is a round of Evil: the Wrath of Allah is on them: He has cursed them and got Hell ready for them: and evil is it for a destination.
P: And may punish the hypocritical men and the hypocritical women, and the idolatrous men and the idolatrous women, who think an evil thought concerning Allah. For them is the evil turn of fortune, and Allah is wroth against them and hath cursed them, and hath made ready for them hell, a hapless journey's end.
S: And (that) He may punish the hypocritical men and the hypocritical women, and the polytheistic men and the polytheistic women, the entertainers of evil thoughts about Allah. On them is the evil turn, and Allah is wroth with them and has cursed them and prepared hell for them, and evil is the resort.
048.007 Y: For to Allah belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
P: Allah's are the hosts of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is ever Mighty, Wise.
S: And Allah's are the hosts of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Mighty, Wise.
048.008 Y: We have truly sent thee as a witness, as a bringer of Glad Tidings, and as a Warner:
P: Lo! We have sent thee (O Muhammad) as a witness and a bearer of good tidings and a warner,
S: Surely We have sent you as a witness and as a bearer of good news and as a warner,
048.009 Y: In order that ye (O men) may believe in Allah and His Messenger, that ye may assist and honour Him, and celebrate His praise morning and evening.
P: That ye (mankind) may believe in Allah and His messenger, and may honour Him, and may revere Him, and may glorify Him at early dawn and at the close of day.
S: That you may believe in Allah and His Messenger and may aid him and revere him; and (that) you may declare His glory, morning and evening.
048.010 Y: Verily those who plight their fealty to thee do no less than plight their fealty to Allah: the Hand of Allah is over their hands: then any one who violates his oath, does so to the harm of his own soul, and any one who fulfils what he has covenanted with Allah,- Allah will soon grant him a great Reward.
P: Lo! those who swear allegiance unto thee (Muhammad), swear allegiance only unto Allah. The Hand of Allah is above their hands. So whosoever breaketh his oath, breaketh it only to his soul's hurt; while whosoever keepeth his covenant with Allah, on him will He bestow immense reward.
S: Surely those who swear allegiance to you do but swear allegiance to Allah; the hand of Allah is above their hands. Therefore whoever breaks (his faith), he breaks it only to the injury of his own soul, and whoever fulfills what he has covenanted with Allah, He will grant him a mighty reward.
048.011 Y: The desert Arabs who lagged behind will say to thee: "We were engaged in (looking after) our flocks and herds, and our families: do thou then ask forgiveness for us." They say with their tongues what is not in their hearts. Say: "Who then has any power at all (to intervene) on your behalf with Allah, if His Will is to give you some loss or to give you some profit? But Allah is well acquainted with all that ye do."
P: Those of the wandering Arabs who were left behind will tell thee: Our possessions and our households occupied us, so ask forgiveness for us! They speak with their tongues that which is not in their hearts. Say: Who can avail you aught against Allah, if He intend you hurt or intend you profit? Nay, but Allah is ever Aware of what ye do.
S: Those of the dwellers of the desert who were left behind will say to you: Our property and our families kept us busy, so ask forgiveness for us. They say with their tongues what is not in their hearts. Say: Then who can control anything for you from Allah if He intends to do you harm or if He intends to do you good; nay, Allah is Aware of what you do:
048.012 Y: "Nay, ye thought that the Messenger and the Believers would never return to their families; this seemed pleasing in your hearts, and ye conceived an evil thought, for ye are a people lost (in wickedness)."
P: Nay, but ye deemed that the messenger and the believers would never return to their own folk, and that was made fairseeming in your hearts, and ye did think an evil thought, and ye were worthless folk.
S: Nay! you rather thought that the Messenger and the believers would not return to their families ever, and that was made fairseeming to your hearts and you thought an evil thought and you were a people doomed to perish.
048.013 Y: And if any believe not in Allah and His Messenger, We have prepared, for those who reject Allah, a Blazing Fire!
P: And so for him who believeth not in Allah and His messenger - Lo! We have prepared a flame for disbelievers.
S: And whoever does not believe in Allah and His Messenger, then surely We have prepared burning fire for the unbelievers.
048.014 Y: To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth: He forgives whom He wills, and He punishes whom He wills: but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
P: And Allah's is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He forgiveth whom He will, and punisheth whom He will. And Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.
S: And Allah's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He forgives whom He pleases and punishes whom He pleases, and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
048.015 Y: Those who lagged behind (will say), when ye (are free to) march and take booty (in war): "Permit us to follow you." They wish to change Allah's decree: Say: "Not thus will ye follow us: Allah has already declared (this) beforehand": then they will say, "But ye are jealous of us." Nay, but little do they understand (such things).
P: Those who were left behind will say, when ye set forth to capture booty: Let us go with you. They fain would change the verdict of Allah. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Ye shall not go with us. Thus hath Allah said beforehand. Then they will say: Ye are envious of us. Nay, but they understand not, save a little.
S: Those who are left behind will say when you set forth for the gaining of acquisitions: Allow us (that) we may follow you. They desire to change the world of Allah. Say: By no means shall you follow us; thus did Allah say before. But they will say: Nay! you are jealous of us. Nay! they do not understand but a little.
048.016 Y: Say to the desert Arabs who lagged behind: "Ye shall be summoned (to fight) against a people given to vehement war: then shall ye fight, or they shall submit. Then if ye show obedience, Allah will grant you a goodly reward, but if ye turn back as ye did before, He will punish you with a grievous Penalty."
P: Say unto those of the wandering Arabs who were left behind: Ye will be called against a folk of mighty prowess, to fight them until they surrender; and if ye obey, Allah will give you a fair reward; but if ye turn away as ye did turn away before, He will punish you with a painful doom.
S: Say to those of the dwellers of the desert who were left behind: You shall soon be invited (to fight) against a people possessing mighty prowess; you will fight against them until they submit; then if you obey, Allah will grant you a good reward; and if you turn back as you turned back before, He will punish you with a painful punishment.
048.017 Y: No blame is there on the blind, nor is there blame on the lame, nor on one ill (if he joins not the war): But he that obeys Allah and his Messenger,- (Allah) will admit him to Gardens beneath which rivers flow; and he who turns back, (Allah) will punish him with a grievous Penalty.
P: There is no blame for the blind, nor is there blame for the lame, nor is there blame for the sick (that they go not forth to war). And whoso obeyeth Allah and His messenger, He will make him enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow; and whoso turneth back, him will He punish with a painful doom.
S: There is no harm in the blind, nor is there any harm in the lame, nor is there any harm in the sick (if they do not go forth); and whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger, He will cause him to enter gardens beneath which rivers flow, and whoever turns back, He will punish him with a painful punishment.
048.018 Y: Allah's Good Pleasure was on the Believers when they swore Fealty to thee under the Tree: He knew what was in their hearts, and He sent down Tranquillity to them; and He rewarded them with a speedy Victory;
P: Allah was well pleased with the believers when they swore allegiance unto thee beneath the tree, and He knew what was in their hearts, and He sent down peace of reassurance on them, and hath rewarded them with a near victory;
S: Certainly Allah was well pleased with the believers when they swore allegiance to you under the tree, and He knew what was in their hearts, so He sent down tranquillity on them and rewarded them with a near victory,
048.019 Y: And many gains will they acquire (besides): and Allah is Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
P: And much booty that they will capture. Allah is ever Mighty, Wise.
S: And many acquisitions which they will take; and Allah is Mighty, Wise.
048.020 Y: Allah has promised you many gains that ye shall acquire, and He has given you these beforehand; and He has restrained the hands of men from you; that it may be a Sign for the Believers, and that He may guide you to a Straight Path;
P: Allah promiseth you much booty that ye will capture, and hath given you this in advance, and hath withheld men's hands from you, that it may be a token for the believers, and that He may guide you on a right path.
S: Allah promised you many acquisitions which you will take, then He hastened on this one for you and held back the hands of men from you, and that it may be a sign for the believers and that He may guide you on a right path.
048.021 Y: And other gains (there are), which are not within your power, but which Allah has compassed: and Allah has power over all things.
P: And other (gain), which ye have not been able to achieve, Allah will compass it, Allah is Able to do all things.
S: And others which you have not yet been able to achieve Allah has surely encompassed them, and Allah has power over all things.
048.022 Y: If the Unbelievers should fight you, they would certainly turn their backs; then would they find neither protector nor helper.
P: And if those who disbelieve join battle with you they will take to flight, and afterward they will find no protecting friend nor helper.
S: And if those who disbelieve fight with you, they would certainly turn (their) backs, then they would not find any protector or a helper.
048.023 Y: (Such has been) the practice (approved) of Allah already in the past: no change wilt thou find in the practice (approved) of Allah.
P: It is the law of Allah which hath taken course aforetime. Thou wilt not find for the law of Allah aught of power to change.
S: Such has been the course of Allah that has indeed run before, and you shall not find a change in Allah's course.
048.024 Y: And it is He Who has restrained their hands from you and your hands from them in the midst of Makka, after that He gave you the victory over them. And Allah sees well all that ye do.
P: And He it is Who hath withheld men's hands from you, and hath withheld your hands from them, in the valley of Mecca, after He had made you victors over them. Allah is Seer of what ye do.
S: And He it is Who held back their hands from you and your hands from them in the valley of Mecca after He had given you victory over them; and Allah is Seeing what you do.
048.025 Y: They are the ones who denied Revelation and hindered you from the Sacred Mosque and the sacrificial animals, detained from reaching their place of sacrifice. Had there not been believing men and believing women whom ye did not know that ye were trampling down and on whose account a crime would have accrued to you without (your) knowledge, (Allah would have allowed you to force your way, but He held back your hands) that He may admit to His Mercy whom He will. If they had been apart, We should certainly have punished the Unbelievers among them with a grievous Punishment.
P: These it was who disbelieved and debarred you from the Inviolable Place of Worship, and debarred the offering from reaching its goal. And if it had not been for believing men and believing women, whom ye know not - lest ye should tread them under foot and thus incur guilt for them unknowingly; that Allah might bring into His mercy whom He will - If (the believers and the disbelievers) had been clearly separated We verily had punished those of them who disbelieved with painful punishment.
S: It is they who disbelieved and turned you away from the Sacred Mosque and (turned off) the offering withheld from arriving at its destined place; and were it not for the believing men and the believing women, whom, not having known, you might have trodden down, and thus something hateful might have afflicted you on their account without knowledge-- so that Allah may cause to enter into His mercy whomsoever He pleases; had they been widely separated one from another, We would surely have punished those who disbelieved from among them with a painful punishment.
048.026 Y: While the Unbelievers got up in their hearts heat and cant - the heat and cant of ignorance,- Allah sent down His Tranquillity to his Messenger and to the Believers, and made them stick close to the command of self-restraint; and well were they entitled to it and worthy of it. And Allah has full knowledge of all things.
P: When those who disbelieve had set up in their hearts zealotry, the zealotry of the Age of Ignorance, then Allah sent down His peace of reassurance upon His messenger and upon the believers and imposed on them the word of self-restraint, for they were worthy of it and meet for it. And Allah is Aware of all things.
S: When those who disbelieved harbored in their hearts (feelings of) disdain, the disdain of (the days of) ignorance, but Allah sent down His tranquillity on His Messenger and on the believers, and made them keep the word of guarding (against evil), and they were entitled to it and worthy of it; and Allah is Cognizant of all things.
048.027 Y: Truly did Allah fulfil the vision for His Messenger: ye shall enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah wills, with minds secure, heads shaved, hair cut short, and without fear. For He knew what ye knew not, and He granted, besides this, a speedy victory.
P: Allah hath fulfilled the vision for His messenger in very truth. Ye shall indeed enter the Inviolable Place of Worship, if Allah will, secure, (having your hair) shaven and cut, not fearing. But He knoweth that which ye know not, and hath given you a near victory beforehand.
S: Certainly Allah had shown to His Messenger the vision with truth: you shall most certainly enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah pleases, in security, (some) having their heads shaved and (others) having their hair cut, you shall not fear, but He knows what you do not know, so He brought about a near victory before that.
048.028 Y: It is He Who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion: and enough is Allah for a Witness.
P: He it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and the religion of truth, that He may cause it to prevail over all religion. And Allah sufficeth as a Witness.
S: He it is Who sent His Messenger with the guidance and the true religion that He may make it prevail over all the religions; and Allah is enough for a witness.
048.029 Y: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer), seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration. This is their similitude in the Taurat; and their similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick, and it stands on its own stem, (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at them. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds forgiveness, and a great Reward.
P: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. And those with him are hard against the disbelievers and merciful among themselves. Thou (O Muhammad) seest them bowing and falling prostrate (in worship), seeking bounty from Allah and (His) acceptance. The mark of them is on their foreheads from the traces of prostration. Such is their likeness in the Torah and their likeness in the Gospel - like as sown corn that sendeth forth its shoot and strengtheneth it and riseth firm upon its stalk, delighting the sowers - that He may enrage the disbelievers with (the sight of) them. Allah hath promised, unto such of them as believe and do good works, forgiveness and immense reward.
S: Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those with him are firm of heart against the unbelievers, compassionate among themselves; you will see them bowing down, prostrating themselves, seeking grace from Allah and pleasure; their marks are in their faces because of the effect of prostration; that is their description in the Taurat and their description in the Injeel; like as seed-produce that puts forth its sprout, then strengthens it, so it becomes stout and stands firmly on its stem, delighting the sowers that He may enrage the unbelievers on account of them; Allah has promised those among them who believe and do good, forgiveness and a great reward.
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Chapter 49
AL-HUJRAAT (THE PRIVATE APARTMENTS, THE INNER APARTMENTS) Total Verses: 18 Revealed At: MADINA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
049.001 Y: O Ye who believe! Put not yourselves forward before Allah and His Messenger; but fear Allah: for Allah is He Who hears and knows all things.
P: O ye who believe! Be not forward in the presence of Allah and His messenger, and keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower.
S: O you who believe! be not forward in the presence of Allah and His Messenger, and be careful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is Hearing, Knowing.
049.002 Y: O ye who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet, nor speak aloud to him in talk, as ye may speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds become vain and ye perceive not.
P: O ye who believe! Lift not up your voices above the voice of the Prophet, nor shout when speaking to him as ye shout one to another, lest your works be rendered vain while ye perceive not.
S: O you who believe! do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet, and do not speak loud to him as you speak loud to one another, lest your deeds became null while you do not perceive.
049.003 Y: Those that lower their voices in the presence of Allah's Messenger,- their hearts has Allah tested for piety: for them is Forgiveness and a great Reward.
P: Lo! they who subdue their voices in the presence of the messenger of Allah, those are they whose hearts Allah hath proven unto righteousness. Theirs will be forgiveness and immense reward.
S: Surely those who lower their voices before Allah's Messenger are they whose hearts Allah has proved for guarding (against evil); they shall have forgiveness and a great reward.
049.004 Y: Those who shout out to thee from without the inner apartments - most of them lack understanding.
P: Lo! those who call thee from behind the private apartments, most of them have no sense.
S: (As for) those who call out to you from behind the private chambers, surely most of them do not understand.
049.005 Y: If only they had patience until thou couldst come out to them, it would be best for them: but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
P: And if they had had patience till thou camest forth unto them, it had been better for them. And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
S: And if they wait patiently until you come out to them, it would certainly be better for them, and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
049.006 Y: O ye who believe! If a wicked person comes to you with any news, ascertain the truth, lest ye harm people unwittingly, and afterwards become full of repentance for what ye have done.
P: O ye who believe! If an evil-liver bring you tidings, verify it, lest ye smite some folk in ignorance and afterward repent of what ye did.
S: O you who believe! if an evil-doer comes to you with a report, look carefully into it, lest you harm a people in ignorance, then be sorry for what you have done.
049.007 Y: And know that among you is Allah's Messenger: were he, in many matters, to follow your (wishes), ye would certainly fall into misfortune: But Allah has endeared the Faith to you, and has made it beautiful in your hearts, and He has made hateful to you Unbelief, wickedness, and rebellion: such indeed are those who walk in righteousness;-
P: And know that the messenger of Allah is among you. If he were to obey you in much of the government, ye would surely be in trouble; but Allah hath endeared the faith to you and hath beautified it in your hearts, and hath made disbelief and lewdness and rebellion hateful unto you. Such are they who are the rightly guided.
S: And know that among you is Allah's Messenger; should he obey you in many a matter, you would surely fall into distress, but Allah has endeared the faith to you and has made it seemly in your hearts, and He has made hateful to you unbelief and transgression and disobedience; these it is that are the followers of a right way.
049.008 Y: A Grace and Favour from Allah; and Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom.
P: (It is) a bounty and a grace from Allah; and Allah is Knower, Wise.
S: By grace from Allah and as a favor; and Allah is Knowing, Wise.
049.009 Y: If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel, make ye peace between them: but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other, then fight ye (all) against the one that transgresses until it complies with the command of Allah; but if it complies, then make peace between them with justice, and be fair: for Allah loves those who are fair (and just).
P: And if two parties of believers fall to fighting, then make peace between them. And if one party of them doeth wrong to the other, fight ye that which doeth wrong till it return unto the ordinance of Allah; then, if it return, make peace between them justly, and act equitably. Lo! Allah loveth the equitable.
S: And if two parties of the believers quarrel, make peace between them; but if one of them acts wrongfully towards the other, fight that which acts wrongfully until it returns to Allah's command; then if it returns, make peace between them with justice and act equitably; surely Allah loves those who act equitably.
049.010 Y: The Believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers; and fear Allah, that ye may receive Mercy.
P: The believers are naught else than brothers. Therefore make peace between your brethren and observe your duty to Allah that haply ye may obtain mercy.
S: The believers are but brethren, therefore make peace between your brethren and be careful of (your duty to) Allah that mercy may be had on you.
049.011 Y: O ye who believe! Let not some men among you laugh at others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor let some women laugh at others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames: Ill-seeming is a name connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has believed: And those who do not desist are (indeed) doing wrong.
P: O ye who believe! Let not a folk deride a folk who may be better than they (are), not let women (deride) women who may be better than they are; neither defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. Bad is the name of lewdness after faith. And whoso turneth not in repentance, such are evil-doers.
S: O you who believe! let not (one) people laugh at (another) people perchance they may be better than they, nor let women (laugh) at (other) women, perchance they may be better than they; and do not find fault with your own people nor call one another by nicknames; evil is a bad name after faith, and whoever does not turn, these it is that are the unjust.
049.012 Y: O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay, ye would abhor it...But fear Allah: For Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.
P: O ye who believe! Shun much suspicion; for lo! some suspicion is a crime. And spy not, neither backbite one another. Would one of you love to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Ye abhor that (so abhor the other)! And keep your duty (to Allah). Lo! Allah is Relenting, Merciful.
S: O you who believe! avoid most of suspicion, for surely suspicion in some cases is a sin, and do not spy nor let some of you backbite others. Does one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? But you abhor it; and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, surely Allah is Oft-returning (to mercy), Merciful.
049.013 Y: O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).
P: O mankind! Lo! We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Lo! the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. Lo! Allah is Knower, Aware.
S: O you men! surely We have created you of a male and a female, and made you tribes and families that you may know each other; surely the most honorable of you with Allah is the one among you most careful (of his duty); surely Allah is Knowing, Aware.
049.014 Y: The desert Arabs say, "We believe." Say, "Ye have no faith; but ye (only) say, 'We have submitted our wills to Allah,' For not yet has Faith entered your hearts. But if ye obey Allah and His Messenger, He will not belittle aught of your deeds: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
P: The wandering Arabs say: We believe. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Ye believe not, but rather say "We submit," for the faith hath not yet entered into your hearts. Yet, if ye obey Allah and His messenger, He will not withhold from you aught of (the reward of) your deeds. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
S: The dwellers of the desert say: We believe. Say: You do not believe but say, We submit; and faith has not yet entered into your hearts; and if you obey Allah and His Messenger, He will not diminish aught of your deeds; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
049.015 Y: Only those are Believers who have believed in Allah and His Messenger, and have never since doubted, but have striven with their belongings and their persons in the Cause of Allah: Such are the sincere ones.
P: The (true) believers are those only who believe in Allah and His messenger and afterward doubt not, but strive with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah. Such are the sincere.
S: The believers are only those who believe in Allah and His Messenger then they doubt not and struggle hard with their wealth and their lives in the way of Allah; they are the truthful ones.
049.016 Y: Say: "What! Will ye instruct Allah about your religion? But Allah knows all that is in the heavens and on earth: He has full knowledge of all things."
P: Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Would ye teach Allah your religion, when Allah knoweth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and Allah is Aware of all things?
S: Say: Do you apprise Allah of your religion, and Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth; and Allah is Cognizant of all things.
049.017 Y: They impress on thee as a favour that they have embraced Islam. Say, "Count not your Islam as a favour upon me: Nay, Allah has conferred a favour upon you that He has guided you to the faith, if ye be true and sincere."
P: They make it a favour unto thee (Muhammad) that they have surrendered (unto Him). Say: Deem not your Surrender a favour unto me; but Allah doth confer a favour on you, inasmuch as He hath led you to the Faith, if ye are earnest.
S: They think that they lay you under an obligation by becoming Muslims. Say: Lay me not under obligation by your Islam: rather Allah lays you under an obligation by guiding you to the faith if you are truthful.
049.018 Y: "Verily Allah knows the secrets of the heavens and the earth: and Allah Sees well all that ye do."
P: Lo! Allah knoweth the Unseen of the heavens and the earth. And Allah is Seer of what ye do.
S: Surely Allah knows the unseen things of the heavens and the earth; and Allah sees what you do.
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Chapter 50
QAF (THE LETTER QAF) Total Verses: 45 Revealed At: MAKKA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
050.001 Y: Qaf: By the Glorious Qur'an (Thou art Allah's Messenger).
P: Qaf. By the Glorious Qur'an,
S: Qaf. I swear by the glorious Quran (that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)
050.002 Y: But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from among themselves. So the Unbelievers say: "This is a wonderful thing!"
P: Nay, but they marvel that a warner of their own hath come unto them; and the disbelievers say: This is a strange thing:
S: Nay! they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves, so the unbelievers say: This is a wonderful thing:
050.003 Y: "What! When we die and become dust, (shall we live again?) That is a (sort of) return far (from our understanding)."
P: When we are dead and have become dust (shall we be brought back again)? That would be a far return!
S: What! when we are dead and have become dust? That is afar (from probable) return.
050.004 Y: We already know how much of them the earth takes away: With Us is a record guarding (the full account).
P: We know that which the earth taketh of them, and with Us is a recording Book.
S: We know indeed what the earth diminishes of them, and with Us is a writing that preserves.
050.005 Y: But they deny the Truth when it comes to them: so they are in a confused state.
P: Nay, but they have denied the truth when it came unto them, therefor they are now in troubled case.
S: Nay, they rejected the truth when it came to them, so they are (now) in a state of confusion.
050.006 Y: Do they not look at the sky above them?- How We have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it?
P: Have they not then observed the sky above them, how We have constructed it and beautified it, and how there are no rifts therein?
S: Do they not then look up to heaven above them how We have made it and adorned it and it has no gaps?
050.007 Y: And the earth- We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and produced therein every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs)-
P: And the earth have We spread out, and have flung firm hills therein, and have caused of every lovely kind to grow thereon,
S: And the earth, We have made it plain and cast in it mountains and We have made to grow therein of all beautiful kinds,
050.008 Y: To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to Allah).
P: A vision and a reminder for every penitent slave.
S: To give sight and as a reminder to every servant who turns frequently (to Allah).
050.009 Y: And We send down from the sky rain charted with blessing, and We produce therewith gardens and Grain for harvests;
P: And We send down from the sky blessed water whereby We give growth unto gardens and the grain of crops,
S: And We send down from the cloud water abounding in good, then We cause to grow thereby gardens and the grain that is reaped,
050.010 Y: And tall (and stately) palm-trees, with shoots of fruit-stalks, piled one over another;-
P: And lofty date-palms with ranged clusters,
S: And the tall palm-trees having spadices closely set one above another,
050.011 Y: As sustenance for (Allah's) Servants;- and We give (new) life therewith to land that is dead: Thus will be the Resurrection.
P: Provision (made) for men; and therewith We quicken a dead land. Even so will be the resurrection of the dead.
S: A sustenance for the servants, and We give life thereby to a dead land; thus is the rising.
050.012 Y: Before them was denied (the Hereafter) by the People of Noah, the Companions of the Rass, the Thamud,
P: The folk of Noah denied (the truth) before them, and (so did) the dwellers at Ar-Rass and (the tribe of) Thamud,
S: (Others) before them rejected (prophets): the people of Nuh and the dwellers of Ar-Rass and Samood,
050.013 Y: The 'Ad, Pharaoh, the brethren of Lut,
P: And (the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh, and the brethren of Lot,
S: And Ad and Firon and Lut's brethren,
050.014 Y: The Companions of the Wood, and the People of Tubba'; each one (of them) rejected the messengers, and My warning was duly fulfilled (in them).
P: And the dwellers in the wood, and the folk of Tubb'a: every one denied their messengers, therefor My threat took effect.
S: And the dwellers of the grove and the people of Tuba; all rejected the messengers, so My threat came to pass.
050.015 Y: Were We then weary with the first creation, that they should be in confused doubt about a new Creation?
P: Were We then worn out by the first creation? Yet they are in doubt about a new creation.
S: Were We then fatigued with the first creation? Yet are they in doubt with regard to a new creation.
050.016 Y: It was We Who created man, and We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein.
P: We verily created man and We know what his soul whispereth to him, and We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.
S: And certainly We created man, and We know what his mind suggests to him, and We are nearer to him than his life-vein.
050.017 Y: Behold, two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and noted them), one sitting on the right and one on the left.
P: When the two Receivers receive (him), seated on the right hand and on the left,
S: When the two receivers receive, sitting on the right and on the left.
050.018 Y: Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it).
P: He uttereth no word but there is with him an observer ready.
S: He utters not a word but there is by him a watcher at hand.
050.019 Y: And the stupor of death will bring Truth (before his eyes): "This was the thing which thou wast trying to escape!"
P: And the agony of death cometh in truth. (And it is said unto him): This is that which thou wast wont to shun.
S: And the stupor of death will come in truth; that is what you were trying to escape.
050.020 Y: And the Trumpet shall be blown: that will be the Day whereof Warning (had been given).
P: And the trumpet is blown. This is the threatened Day.
S: And the trumpet shall be blown; that is the day of the threatening.
050.021 Y: And there will come forth every soul: with each will be an (angel) to drive, and an (angel) to bear witness.
P: And every soul cometh, along with it a driver and a witness.
S: And every soul shall come, with it a driver and a witness.
050.022 Y: (It will be said:) "Thou wast heedless of this; now have We removed thy veil, and sharp is thy sight this Day!"
P: (And unto the evil-doer it is said): Thou wast in heedlessness of this. Now We have removed from thee thy covering, and piercing is thy sight this day.
S: Certainly you were heedless of it, but now We have removed from you your veil, so your sight today is sharp.
050.023 Y: And his Companion will say: "Here is (his Record) ready with me!"
P: And (unto the evil-doer) his comrade saith: This is that which I have ready (as testimony).
S: And his companions shall say: This is what is ready with me.
050.024 Y: (The sentence will be:) "Throw, throw into Hell every contumacious Rejecter (of Allah)!"-
P: (And it is said): Do ye twain hurl to hell each rebel ingrate,
S: Do cast into hell every ungrateful, rebellious one,
050.025 Y: "Who forbade what was good, transgressed all bounds, cast doubts and suspicions;"
P: Hinderer of good, transgressor, doubter,
S: Forbidder of good, exceeder of limits, doubter,
050.026 Y: "Who set up another god beside Allah: Throw him into a severe penalty."
P: Who setteth up another god along with Allah. Do ye twain hurl him to the dreadful doom.
S: Who sets up another god with Allah, so do cast him into severe chastisement.
050.027 Y: His Companion will say: "Our Lord! I did not make him transgress, but he was (himself) far astray."
P: His comrade saith: Our Lord! I did not cause him to rebel, but he was (himself) far gone in error.
S: His companion will say: Our Lord! I did not lead him into inordinacy but he himself was in a great error.
050.028 Y: He will say: "Dispute not with each other in My Presence: I had already in advance sent you Warning."
P: He saith: Contend not in My presence, when I had already proffered unto you the warning.
S: He will say: Do not quarrel in My presence, and indeed I gave you the threatening beforehand:
050.029 Y: "The Word changes not before Me, and I do not the least injustice to My Servants."
P: The sentence that cometh from Me cannot be changed, and I am in no wise a tyrant unto the slaves.
S: My word shall not be changed, nor am I in the least unjust to the servants.
050.030 Y: One Day We will ask Hell, "Art thou filled to the full?" It will say, "Are there any more (to come)?"
P: On the day when We say unto hell: Art thou filled? and it saith: Can there be more to come?
S: On the day that We will say to hell: Are you filled up? And it will say: Are there any more?
050.031 Y: And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous,- no more a thing distant.
P: And the Garden is brought nigh for those who kept from evil, no longer distant.
S: And the garden shall be brought near to those who guard (against evil), not far off:
050.032 Y: (A voice will say:) "This is what was promised for you,- for every one who turned (to Allah) in sincere repentance, who kept (His Law),"
P: (And it is said): This is that which ye were promised. (It is) for every penitent and heedful one,
S: This is what you were promised, (it is) for every one who turns frequently (to Allah), keeps (His limits);
050.033 Y: "Who feared (Allah) Most Gracious Unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him):"
P: Who feareth the Beneficent in secret and cometh with a contrite heart.
S: Who fears the Beneficent Allah in secret and comes with a penitent heart:
050.034 Y: "Enter ye therein in Peace and Security; this is a Day of Eternal Life!"
P: Enter it in peace. This is the day of immortality.
S: Enter it in peace, that is the day of abiding.
050.035 Y: There will be for them therein all that they wish, and more besides in Our Presence.
P: There they have all that they desire, and there is more with Us.
S: They have therein what they wish and with Us is more yet.
050.036 Y: But how many generations before them did We destroy (for their sins),- stronger in power than they? Then did they wander through the land: was there any place of escape (for them)?
P: And how many a generation We destroyed before them, who were mightier than these in prowess so that they overran the lands! Had they any place of refuge (when the judgment came)?
S: And how many a generation did We destroy before them who were mightier in prowess than they, so they went about and about in the lands. Is there a place of refuge?
050.037 Y: Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the truth).
P: Lo! therein verily is a reminder for him who hath a heart, or giveth ear with full intelligence.
S: Most surely there is a reminder in this for him who has a heart or he gives ear and is a witness.
050.038 Y: We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in Six Days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us.
P: And verily We created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in six Days, and naught of weariness touched Us.
S: And certainly We created the heavens and the earth and what is between them in six periods and there touched Us not any fatigue.
050.039 Y: Bear, then, with patience, all that they say, and celebrate the praises of thy Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting.
P: Therefor (O Muhammad) bear with what they say, and hymn the praise of thy Lord before the rising and before the setting of the sun;
S: Therefore be patient of what they say, and sing the praise of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before the setting.
050.040 Y: And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration.
P: And in the night-time hymn His praise, and after the (prescribed) prostrations.
S: And glorify Him in the night and after the prayers.
050.041 Y: And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place quiet near,-
P: And listen on the day when the crier crieth from a near place,
S: And listen on the day when the crier shall cry from a near place
050.042 Y: The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) truth: that will be the Day of Resurrection.
P: The day when they will hear the (Awful) Cry in truth. That is the day of coming forth (from the graves).
S: The day when they shall hear the cry in truth; that is the day of coming forth.
050.043 Y: Verily it is We Who give Life and Death; and to Us is the Final Goal-
P: Lo! We it is Who quicken and give death, and unto Us is the journeying.
S: Surely We give life and cause to die, and to Us is the eventual coming;
050.044 Y: The Day when the Earth will be rent asunder, from (men) hurrying out: that will be a gathering together,- quite easy for Us.
P: On the day when the earth splitteth asunder from them, hastening forth (they come). That is a gathering easy for Us (to make).
S: The day on which the earth shall cleave asunder under them, they will make haste; that is a gathering together easy to Us.
050.045 Y: We know best what they say; and thou art not one to overawe them by force. So admonish with the Qur'an such as fear My Warning!
P: We are Best Aware of what they say, and thou (O Muhammad) art in no wise a compeller over them. But warn by the Qur'an him who feareth My threat.
S: We know best what they say, and you are not one to compel them; therefore remind him by means of the Quran who fears My threat.
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Chapter 51
ADH-DHARIYAT (THE WINNOWING WINDS) Total Verses: 60 Revealed At: MAKKA
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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
051.001 Y: By the (Winds) that scatter broadcast;
P: By those that winnow with a winnowing
S: I swear by the wind that scatters far and wide,
051.002 Y: And those that lift and bear away heavy weights;
P: And those that bear the burden (of the rain)
S: Then those clouds bearing the load (of minute things in space).
051.003 Y: And those that flow with ease and gentleness;
P: And those that glide with ease (upon the sea)
S: Then those (ships) that glide easily,
051.004 Y: And those that distribute and apportion by Command;-
P: And those who distribute (blessings) by command,
S: Then those (angels who) distribute blessings by Our command;
051.005 Y: Verily that which ye are promised is true;
P: Lo! that wherewith ye are threatened is indeed true,
S: What you are threatened with is most surely true,
051.006 Y: And verily Judgment and Justice must indeed come to pass.
P: And lo! the judgment will indeed befall.
S: And the judgment must most surely come about.
051.007 Y: By the Sky with (its) numerous Paths,
P: By the heaven full of paths,
S: I swear by the heaven full of ways.
051.008 Y: Truly ye are in a doctrine discordant,
P: Lo! ye, forsooth, are of various opinion (concerning the truth).
S: Most surely you are at variance with each other in what you say,
051.009 Y: Through which are deluded (away from the Truth) such as would be deluded.
P: He is made to turn away from it who is (himself) averse.
S: He is turned away from it who would be turned away.
051.010 Y: Woe to the falsehood-mongers,-
P: Accursed be the conjecturers
S: Cursed be the liars,
051.011 Y: Those who (flounder) heedless in a flood of confusion:
P: Who are careless in an abyss!
S: Who are in a gulf (of ignorance) neglectful;
051.012 Y: They ask, "When will be the Day of Judgment and Justice?"
P: They ask: When is the Day of Judgment?
S: They ask: When is the Day of Judgment?
051.013 Y: (It will be) a Day when they will be tried (and tested) over the Fire!
P: (It is) the day when they will be tormented at the Fire,
S: (It is) the day on which they shall be tried at the fire.
051.014 Y: "Taste ye your trial! This is what ye used to ask to be hastened!"
P: (And it will be said unto them): Taste your torment (which ye inflicted). This is what ye sought to hasten.
S: Taste your persecution! this is what you would hasten on.
051.015 Y: As to the Righteous, they will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs,
P: Lo! those who keep from evil will dwell amid gardens and watersprings,
S: Surely those who guard (against evil) shall be in gardens and fountains.
051.016 Y: Taking joy in the things which their Lord gives them, because, before then, they lived a good life.
P: Taking that which their Lord giveth them; for lo! aforetime they were doers of good;
S: Taking what their Lord gives them; surely they were before that, the doers of good.
051.017 Y: They were in the habit of sleeping but little by night,
P: They used to sleep but little of the night,
S: They used to sleep but little in the night.
051.018 Y: And in the hour of early dawn, they (were found) praying for Forgiveness;
P: And ere the dawning of each day would seek forgiveness,
S: And in the morning they asked forgiveness.
051.019 Y: And in their wealth and possessions (was remembered) the right of the (needy), him who asked, and him who (for some reason) was prevented (from asking).
P: And in their wealth the beggar and the outcast had due share.
S: And in their property was a portion due to him who begs and to him who is denied (good).
051.020 Y: On the earth are signs for those of assured Faith,
P: And in the earth are portents for those whose faith is sure.
S: And in the earth there are signs for those who are sure,
051.021 Y: As also in your own selves: Will ye not then see?
P: And (also) in yourselves. Can ye then not see?
S: And in your own souls (too); will you not then see?
051.022 Y: And in heaven is your Sustenance, as (also) that which ye are promised.
P: And in the heaven is your providence and that which ye are promised;
S: And in the heaven is your sustenance and what you are threatened with.
051.023 Y: Then, by the Lord of heaven and earth, this is the very Truth, as much as the fact that ye can speak intelligently to each other.
P: And by the Lord of the heavens and the earth, it is the truth, even as (it is true) that ye speak.
S: And by the Lord of the heavens and the earth! it is most surely the truth, just as you do speak.
051.024 Y: Has the story reached thee, of the honoured guests of Abraham?
P: Hath the story of Abraham's honoured guests reached thee (O Muhammad)?
S: Has there come to you information about the honored guests of Ibrahim?
051.025 Y: Behold, they entered his presence, and said: "Peace!" He said, "Peace!" (and thought), "These seem unusual people."
P: When they came in unto him and said: Peace! he answered, Peace! (and thought): Folk unknown (to me).
S: When they entered upon him, they said: Peace. Peace, said he, a strange people.
051.026 Y: Then he turned quickly to his household, brought out a fatted calf,
P: Then he went apart unto his housefolk so that they brought a fatted calf;
S: Then he turned aside to his family secretly and brought a fat (roasted) calf,
051.027 Y: And placed it before them... He said, "Will ye not eat?"
P: And he set it before them, saying: Will ye not eat?
S: So he brought it near them. He said: What! will you not eat?
051.028 Y: (When they did not eat), He conceived a fear of them. They said, "Fear not," and they gave him glad tidings of a son endowed with knowledge.
P: Then he conceived a fear of them. They said: Fear not! and gave him tidings of (the birth of) a wise son.
S: So he conceived in his mind a fear on account of them. They said: Fear not. And they gave him the good news of a boy possessing knowledge.
051.029 Y: But his wife came forward (laughing) aloud: she smote her forehead and said: "A barren old woman!"
P: Then his wife came forward, making moan, and smote her face, and cried: A barren old woman!
S: Then his wife came up in great grief, and she struck her face and said: An old barren woman!
051.030 Y: They said, "Even so has thy Lord spoken: and He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge."
P: They said: Even so saith thy Lord. Lo! He is the Wise, the Knower.
S: They said: Thus says your Lord: Surely He is the Wise, the Knowing.
051.031 Y: (Abraham) said: "And what, O ye Messengers, is your errand (now)?"
P: (Abraham) said: And (afterward) what is your errand, O ye sent (from Allah)?
S: He said: What is your affair then, O messengers!
051.032 Y: They said, "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin;"-
P: They said: Lo! we are sent unto a guilty folk,
S: They said: Surely we are sent to a guilty people,
051.033 Y: "To bring on, on them, (a shower of) stones of clay (brimstone),"
P: That we may send upon them stones of clay,
S: That we may send down upon them stone of clay,
051.034 Y: "Marked as from thy Lord for those who trespass beyond bounds."
P: Marked by thy Lord for (the destruction of) the wanton.
S: Sent forth from your Lord for the extravagant.
051.035 Y: Then We evacuated those of the Believers who were there,
P: Then We brought forth such believers as were there.
S: Then We brought forth such as were therein of the believers.
051.036 Y: But We found not there any just (Muslim) persons except in one house:
P: But We found there but one house of those surrendered (to Allah).
S: But We did not find therein save a (single) house of those who submitted (the Muslims).
051.037 Y: And We left there a Sign for such as fear the Grievous Penalty.
P: And We left behind therein a portent for those who fear a painful doom.
S: And We left therein a sign for those who fear the painful punishment.
051.038 Y: And in Moses (was another Sign): Behold, We sent him to Pharaoh, with authority manifest.
P: And in Moses (too, there is a portent) when We sent him unto Pharaoh with clear warrant,
S: And in Musa: When We sent him to Firon with clear authority.
051.039 Y: But (Pharaoh) turned back with his Chiefs, and said, "A sorcerer, or one possessed!"
P: But he withdrew (confiding) in his might, and said: A wizard or a madman.
S: But he turned away with his forces and said: A magician or a mad man.
051.040 Y: So We took him and his forces, and threw them into the sea; and his was the blame.
P: So We seized him and his hosts and flung them in the sea, for he was reprobate.
S: So We seized him and his hosts and hurled them into the sea and he was blamable.
051.041 Y: And in the 'Ad (people) (was another Sign): Behold, We sent against them the devastating Wind:
P: And in (the tribe of) A'ad (there is a portent) when we sent the fatal wind against them.
S: And in Ad: When We sent upon them the destructive wind.
051.042 Y: It left nothing whatever that it came up against, but reduced it to ruin and rottenness.
P: It spared naught that it reached, but made it (all) as dust.
S: It did not leave aught on which it blew, but it made it like ashes.
051.043 Y: And in the Thamud (was another Sign): Behold, they were told,
"Enjoy (your brief day) for a little while!" P: And in (the tribe of) Thamud (there is a portent) when it was told them: Take your ease awhile.
S: And in Samood: When it was said to them: Enjoy yourselves for a while.
051.044 Y: But they insolently defied the Command of their Lord: So the stunning noise (of an earthquake) seized them, even while they were looking on.
P: But they rebelled against their Lord's decree, and so the thunderbolt overtook them even while they gazed;
S: But they revolted against the commandment of their Lord, so the rumbling overtook them while they saw.
051.045 Y: Then they could not even stand (on their feet), nor could they help themselves.
P: And they were unable to rise up, nor could they help themselves.
S: So they were not able to rise up, nor could they defend themselves-
051.046 Y: So were the People of Noah before them for they wickedly transgressed.
P: And the folk of Noah aforetime. Lo! they were licentious folk.
S: And the people of Nuh before, surely they were a transgressing people.
051.047 Y: With power and skill did We construct the Firmament: for it is We Who create the vastness of pace.
P: We have built the heaven with might, and We it is Who make the vast extent (thereof).
S: And the heaven, We raised it high with power, and most surely We are the makers of things ample.
051.048 Y: And We have spread out the (spacious) earth: How excellently We do spread out!
P: And the earth have We laid out, how gracious is the Spreader (thereof)!
S: And the earth, We have made it a wide extent; how well have We then spread (it) out.
051.049 Y: And of every thing We have created pairs: That ye may receive instruction.
P: And all things We have created by pairs, that haply ye may reflect.
S: And of everything We have created pairs that you may be mindful.
051.050 Y: Hasten ye then (at once) to Allah: I am from Him a Warner to you, clear and open!
P: Therefor flee unto Allah; lo! I am a plain warner unto you from him.
S: Therefore fly to Allah, surely I am a plain warner to you from Him.
051.051 Y: And make not another an object of worship with Allah: I am from Him a Warner to you, clear and open!
P: And set not any other god along with Allah; lo! I am a plain warner unto you from Him.
S: And do not set up with Allah another god: surely I am a plain warner to you from Him.
051.052 Y: Similarly, no messenger came to the People before them, but they said (of him) in like manner, "A sorcerer, or one possessed"!
P: Even so there came no messenger unto those before them but they said: A wizard or a madman!
S: Thus there did not come to those before them a messenger but they said: A magician or a mad man.
051.053 Y: Is this the legacy they have transmitted, one to another? Nay, they are themselves a people transgressing beyond bounds!
P: Have they handed down (the saying) as an heirloom one unto another? Nay, but they are froward folk.
S: Have they charged each other with this? Nay! they are an inordinate people.
051.054 Y: So turn away from them: not thine is the blame.
P: So withdraw from them (O Muhammad), for thou art in no wise blameworthy,
S: Then turn your back upon them for you are not to blame;
051.055 Y: But teach (thy Message) for teaching benefits the Believers.
P: And warn, for warning profiteth believers.
S: And continue to remind, for surely the reminder profits the believers.
051.056 Y: I have only created jinns and men, that they may serve Me.
P: I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship Me.
S: And I have not created the jinn and the men except that they should serve Me.
051.057 Y: No Sustenance do I require of them, nor do I require that they should feed Me.
P: I seek no livelihood from them, nor do I ask that they should feed Me.
S: I do not desire from them any sustenance and I do not desire that they should feed Me.
051.058 Y: For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance,- Lord of Power,- Steadfast (for ever).
P: Lo! Allah! He it is that giveth livelihood, the Lord of unbreakable might.
S: Surely Allah is the Bestower of sustenance, the Lord of Power, the Strong.
051.059 Y: For the wrong-doers, their portion is like unto the portion of their fellows (of earlier generations): then let them not ask Me to hasten (that portion)!
P: And lo! for those who (now) do wrong there is an evil day like unto the evil day (which came for) their likes (of old); so let them not ask Me to hasten on (that day).
S: So surely those who are unjust shall have a portion like the portion of their companions, therefore let them not ask Me to hasten on.
051.060 Y: Woe, then, to the Unbelievers, on account of that Day of theirs which they have been promised!
P: And woe unto those who disbelieve, from (that) their day which they are promised.
S: Therefore woe to those who disbelieve because of their day which they are threatened with.
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