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A.L.R. This is a scripture whose verses have been perfected, then elucidated.* It comes from a Most Wise, Most Cognizant.

A.L.R. (Alif Laam Raa), this is a scripture whose verses have been perfected, then elucidated.* It comes from the Most Wise, Most Cognizant.

الر كتب أحْكِمَتْ ءايته ثُمَّ فُصِّلتْ مِنْ لدُنْ حَكِيمٍ خَبِير

Proclaiming: "You shall not worship except GOD. I come to you from Him as a warner, as well as a bearer of good news.

Proclaiming: “You shall not worship except GOD. I come to you from Him as a Warner, as well as a bearer of good news.

ألا تَعْبُدُوا إلا اللهَ إنَّنِي لكُمْ مِنْهُ نَذِير وَبَشِير

"You shall seek your Lord's forgiveness, then repent to Him. He will then bless you generously for a predetermined period, and bestow His grace upon those who deserve it. If you turn away, then I fear for you the retribution of an awesome day."

“You shall seek your Lord's forgiveness, then repent to Him. He will then bless you generously for a predetermined period, and bestow His grace upon those who deserve it. If you turn away, then I fear for you the retribution of an awesome day.”

وَأنْ اسْتَغْفِروا ربَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إليْهِ يُمَتِّعْكُمْ مَتَعًا حَسَنًا إلى أجَل مُسَمًّى وَيُؤتِ كُل ذِي فَضْل فَضْلهُ وَإنْ تَوَلوْا فَإنِّي أخَافُ عَليْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ كَبِير

To GOD is your ultimate return, and He is Omnipotent.

To GOD is your ultimate return, and He is Omnipotent.

إلى اللهِ مَرجِعُكُمْ وَهُوَ عَلى كُل شَيْء قَدِير

Indeed, they hide their innermost thoughts, as if to keep Him from knowing them. In fact, as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows all their secrets and declarations. He knows the innermost thoughts.

Indeed, they hide their innermost thoughts, as if to keep Him from knowing them. In fact, as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows all their secrets and declarations. He knows the innermost thoughts.

ألا إنَّهُمْ يَثْنُونَ صُدُورهُمْ ليَسْتَخْفُوا مِنْهُ ألا حِينَ يَسْتَغْشُونَ ثِيَابَهُمْ يَعْلمُ مَا يُسِرونَ وَمَا يُعْلنُونَ إنَّهُ عَليمٌ بِذَاتِ الصُّدُور

There is not a creature on earth whose provision is not guaranteed by GOD. And He knows its course and its final destiny. All are recorded in a profound record.

There is not a creature on earth whose provision is not guaranteed by GOD. And He knows its course and its final destiny. All are recorded in a profound record.

وَمَا مِنْ دَابَّةٍ فِي الأرضِ إلا عَلى اللهِ رزْقُهَا وَيَعْلمُ مُسْتَقَرهَا وَمُسْتَوْدَعَهَا كُل فِي كتب مُبِينٍ

He is the One who created the heavens and the earth in six days -* and His (earthly) domain was completely covered with water -** in order to test you, to distinguish those among you who work righteousness. Yet, when you say, "You will be resurrected after death," those who disbelieve would say, "This is clearly witchcraft."

He is the One who created the heavens and the earth in six days -* and His (earthly) domain was completely covered with water -** in order to test you, to distinguish those among you who work righteousness. Yet, when you say, “You will be resurrected after death,” those who disbelieve would say, “This is clearly witchcraft.”

وَهُوَ الذِي خَلقَ السَّمَوَتِ وَالأرضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أيَّامٍ وَكَانَ عَرشُهُ عَلى المَاء ليَبْلوَكُمْ أيُّكُمْ أحْسَنُ عَمَلا وَلئِنْ قُلتَ إنَّكُمْ مَبْعُوثُونَ مِنْ بَعْدِ المَوْتِ ليَقُولنَّ الذِينَ كَفَروا إنْ هَذَا إلا سِحْر مُبِينٌ

And if we delay the retribution they have incurred - for we reserve it for a specific community - they say, "What is keeping Him?" In fact, once it comes to them, nothing can stop it, and their mocking will come back to haunt them.

And if we delay the retribution they have incurred - for we reserve it for a specific community – they say, “What is keeping Him?” In fact, once it comes to them, nothing can stop it, and their mocking will come back to haunt them.

وَلئِنْ أخَّرنَا عَنْهُمْ العَذَابَ إلى أمَّةٍ مَعْدُودَةٍ ليَقُولنَّ مَا يَحْبِسُهُ إلا يَوْمَ يَأتِيهِمْ ليْسَ مَصْروفًا عَنْهُمْ وَحَاقَ بِهِمْ مَا كَانُوا بِهِ يَسْتَهْزِءون

Whenever we bless the human being with mercy from us, then remove it, he turns despondent, unappreciative.

Whenever we bless the human being with mercy from us, then remove it, he turns despondent, unappreciative.

وَلئِنْ أذَقْنَا الإنسن مِنَّا رحْمَةً ثُمَّ نَزَعْنَهَا مِنْهُ إنَّهُ ليَءوسٌ كَفُور

Whenever we bless him, after adversity had afflicted him, he says, "All adversity has gone away from me;" he becomes excited, proud.

Whenever we bless him, after adversity had afflicted him, he says, “All adversity has gone away from me;” he becomes excited, proud.

وَلئِنْ أذَقْنَهُ نَعْمَاء بَعْدَ ضَراء مَسَّتْهُ ليَقُولنَّ ذَهَبَ السَّيِّءَاتُ عَنِّي إنَّهُ لفَرحٌ فَخُور

As for those who steadfastly persevere, and lead a righteous life, they deserve forgiveness and a generous recompense.

As for those who steadfastly persevere, and lead a righteous life, they deserve forgiveness and a generous recompense.

إلا الذِينَ صَبَروا وَعَمِلوا الصَّلحَتِ أوْلئِكَ لهُمْ مَغْفِرةٌ وَأجْر كَبِير

You may wish to disregard some of that which is revealed to you, and you may be annoyed by it. Also, they may say, "How come no treasure comes down to him, or an angel?" You are only a warner; GOD controls all things.

You may wish to disregard some of that which is revealed to you, and you may be annoyed by it. Also, they may say, “How come no treasure comes down to him, or an angel?” You are only a warner; GOD controls all things

فَلعَلكَ تَاركٌ بَعْضَ مَا يُوحَى إليْكَ وَضَائِقٌ بِهِ صَدْركَ أنْ يَقُولوا لوْلا أنزِل عَليْهِ كَنزٌ أوْ جَاء مَعَهُ مَلكٌ إنَّمَا أنْتَ نَذِير وَاللهُ عَلى كُل شَيْء وَكِيل

If they say, "He fabricated (the Quran)," tell them, "Then produce ten suras like these, fabricated, and invite whomever you can, other than GOD, if you are truthful."*

If they say, “He fabricated (the Quran),” tell them, “Then produce ten suras like these, fabricated, and invite whomever you can, other than GOD, if you are truthful.”*

أمْ يَقُولونَ افتره قُل فَأتُوا بِعَشْر سُوَر مِثْلهِ مفتريت وَادْعُوا مَنْ اسْتَطَعْتُمْ مِنْ دُونِ اللهِ إنْ كُنتُمْ صدقين

If they fail to meet your challenge, then know that this is revealed with GOD's knowledge, and that there is no god except He. Will you then submit?

If they fail to meet your challenge, then know that this is revealed with GOD's knowledge, and that there is no god except He. Will you then submit?

فَإلمْ يَسْتَجِيبُوا لكُمْ فَاعْلمُوا أنَّمَا أنزِل بِعِلمِ اللهِ وَأنْ لا إلهَ إلا هُوَ فَهَل أنْتُمْ مُسْلمُونَ

Those who pursue this worldly life and its material vanities, we will pay them for their works in this life, without the least reduction.

Those who pursue this worldly life and its material vanities, we will pay them for their works in this life; without the least reduction.

مَنْ كَانَ يُريدُ الحيوة الدُّنْيَا وَزِينَتَهَا نُوَفِّ إليْهِمْ أعْمَلهُمْ فِيهَا وَهُمْ فِيهَا لا يُبْخَسُونَ

It is they who gave up their share in the Hereafter, and, consequently, Hell is their lot. All their works are in vain; everything they have done is nullified.

It is they who gave up their share in the Hereafter, and, consequently, Hell is their lot. All their works are in vain; everything they have done is nullified.

أوْلئِكَ الذِينَ ليْسَ لهُمْ فِي الاءخِرةِ إلا النَّار وَحَبِطَ مَا صَنَعُوا فِيهَا وَبَطِل مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلونَ

As for those who are given solid proof* from their Lord, reported by a witness from Him, and before it, the book of Moses has set a precedent and a mercy,** they will surely believe. As for those who disbelieve among the various groups, Hell is awaiting them. Do not harbor any doubt; this is the truth from your Lord, but most people disbelieve.

As for those who are given solid proof* from their Lord, reported by a witness from Him, and before it, the book of Moses has set a precedent and a mercy**, they will surely believe. As for those who disbelieve among the various groups, Hell is awaiting them. Do not harbor any doubt; this is the truth from your Lord, but most people disbelieve.

أفَمَنْ كَانَ عَلى بَيِّنَةٍ مِنْ ربِّهِ وَيَتْلوهُ شَاهِدٌ مِنْهُ وَمِنْ قَبْلهِ كتب مُوسَى إمَامًا وَرحْمَةً أوْلئِكَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِهِ وَمَنْ يَكْفُر بِهِ مِنْ الأحْزَابِ فَالنَّار مَوْعِدُهُ فَلا تَكُْ فِي مِريَةٍ مِنْهُ إنَّهُ الحَقُّ مِنْ ربِّكَ وَلكِنَّ أكْثَر النَّاسِ لا يُؤْمِنُونَ

Who are more evil than those who fabricate lies about GOD? They will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, "These are the ones who lied about their Lord. GOD's condemnation has befallen the transgressors."

Who are more evil than those who fabricate lies about GOD? They will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, “These are the ones who lied about their Lord. GOD's condemnation has befallen the transgressors.”

وَمَنْ أظْلمُ مِمَّنْ افْتَرى عَلى اللهِ كَذِبًا أوْلئِكَ يُعْرضُونَ عَلى ربِّهِمْ وَيَقُول الأشْهَدُ هَؤُلاء الذِينَ كَذَبُوا عَلى ربِّهِمْ ألا لعْنَةُ اللهِ عَلى الظلمين

They repel from the way of GOD and seek to make it crooked, and they are disbelievers in the Hereafter.

They repel from the way of GOD and seek to make it crooked, and they are disbelievers in the Hereafter.

الذِينَ يَصُدُّونَ عَنْ سَبِيل اللهِ وَيَبْغُونَهَا عِوَجًا وَهُمْ بِالاءخِرةِ هُمْ كفرون

These will never escape, nor will they find any lords or masters to help them against GOD. Retribution will be doubled for them. They have failed to hear, and they have failed to see.

These will never escape, nor will they find any lords or masters to help them against GOD. Retribution will be doubled for them. They have failed to hear, and they have failed to see.

أوْلئِكَ لمْ يَكُونُوا مُعْجِزِينَ فِي الأرضِ وَمَا كَانَ لهُمْ مِنْ دُونِ اللهِ مِنْ أوْليَاء يُضَعَفُ لهُمْ العَذَابُ مَا كَانُوا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ السَّمْعَ وَمَا كَانُوا يُبْصِرونَ

These are the ones who lose their souls, and the idols they had fabricated will disown them.

These are the ones who lose their souls, and the idols they had fabricated will disown them.

أوْلئِكَ الذِينَ خَسِروا أنفُسَهُمْ وَضَل عَنْهُمْ مَا كَانُوا يَفْتَرونَ

There is no doubt that, in the Hereafter, they will be the worst losers.

There is no doubt that, in the Hereafter, they will be the worst losers.

لا جَرمَ أنَّهُمْ فِي الاءخِرةِ هُمْ الأخْسَرونَ

As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, and devote themselves to their Lord, they are the dwellers of Paradise; they abide therein forever.

As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, and devote themselves to their Lord, they are the dwellers of Paradise; they abide therein forever.

إنَّ الذِينَ ءامَنُوا وَعَمِلوا الصَّلحَتِ وَاخْبَتُوا إلى ربِّهِمْ أوْلئِكَ أصحب الجَنَّةِ هُمْ فِيهَا خلدون

The example of these two groups is like the blind and deaf, compared to the seer and hearer. Are they equal? Would you not take heed?

The example of these two groups is like the blind and deaf, compared to the seer and hearer. Are they equal? Would you not take heed?

مَثَل الفَريقَيْنِ كَالأعْمَى وَالأصَمِّ وَالبَصِير وَالسَّمِيعِ هَل يَسْتَوِيَانِ مَثَلا أفَلا تَذَكَّرونَ

We sent Noah to his people, saying, "I come to you as a clear warner.

We sent Noah to his people, saying, “I come to you as a clear warner.

وَلقَدْ أرسَلنَا نُوحًا إلى قَوْمِهِ إنِّي لكُمْ نَذِير مُبِينٌ

"You shall not worship except GOD. I fear for you the retribution of a painful day."

“You shall not worship except GOD. I fear for you the retribution of a painful day.”

أنْ لا تَعْبُدُوا إلا اللهَ إنِّي أخَافُ عَليْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ أليمٍ

The leaders who disbelieved among his people said, "We see that you are no more than a human being like us, and we see that the first people to follow you are the worst among us. We see that you do not possess any advantage over us. Indeed, we think you are liars."

The leaders who disbelieved among his people said, “We see that you are no more than a human being like us, and we see that the first people tofollow you are the worst among us. We see that you do not possess any advantage over us. Indeed, we think you are liars.”

فَقَال المَلأ الذِينَ كَفَروا مِنْ قَوْمِهِ مَا نَركَ إلا بَشَرا مِثْلنَا وَمَا نَركَ اتَّبَعَكَ إلا الذِينَ هُمْ أراذِلنَا بَادِي الرأيِ وَمَا نَرى لكُمْ عَليْنَا مِنْ فَضْل بَل نَظُنُّكُمْ كَذِبِينَ

He said, "O my people, what if I have a solid proof from my Lord? What if He has blessed me out of His mercy, though you cannot see it? Are we going to force you to believe therein?

He said, “O my people, what if I have a solid proof from my Lord? What if He has blessed me out of His mercy, though you cannot see it? Are we going to force you to believe therein?

قَال يَقَوْمِ أرءيْتُمْ إنْ كُنتُ عَلى بَيِّنَةٍ مِنْ ربِّي وَءاتَنِي رحْمَةً مِنْ عِنْدِهِ فَعُمِّيَتْ عَليْكُمْ أنُلزِمُكُمُوهَا وَأنْتُمْ لهَا كَرهُون

"O my people, I do not ask you for any money; my wage comes only from GOD. I am not dismissing those who believed; they will meet their Lord (and He alone will judge them). I see that you are ignorant people.

“O my people, I do not ask you for any money; my wage comes only from GOD. I am not dismissing those who believed; they will meet their Lord (and He alone will judge them). I see that you are ignorant people.

وَيقوم لا أسَءلكُمْ عَليْهِ مَالا إنْ أجْري إلا عَلى اللهِ وَمَا أنَا بِطَاردِ الذِينَ ءامَنُوا إنَّهُمْ مُلقُوا ربِّهِمْ وَلكِنِّي أركُمْ قَوْمًا تَجْهَلونَ

"O my people, who can support me against GOD, if I dismiss them? Would you not take heed?

“O my people, who can support me against GOD, if I dismiss them? Would you not take heed?

وَيقوم مَنْ يَنصُرنِي مِنْ اللهِ إنْ طَردْتُهُمْ أفَلا تَذَكَّرونَ

"I do not claim that I possess the treasures of GOD, nor do I know the future, nor do I claim to be an angel. Nor do I say to those despised by your eyes that GOD will not bestow any blessings upon them. GOD knows best what is in their innermost thoughts. (If I did this,) I would be a transgressor."

“I do not claim that I possess the treasures of GOD, nor do I know the future, nor do I claim to be an angel. Nor do I say to those despised by your eyes that GOD will not bestow any blessings upon them. GOD knows best what is in their innermost thoughts. (If I did this,) I would be a transgressor.”

وَلا أقُول لكُمْ عِندِي خَزَائِنُ اللهِ وَلا أعْلمُ الغَيْبَ وَلا أقُول إنِّي مَلكٌ وَلا أقُول للذِينَ تَزْدَري أعْيُنُكُمْ لنْ يُؤْتِيَهُمْ اللهُ خَيْرا اللهُ أعْلمُ بِمَا فِي أنفُسِهِمْ إنِّي إذًا لمِنْ الظلمين

They said, "O Noah, you have argued with us, and kept on arguing. We challenge you to bring the doom you threaten us with, if you are truthful."

They said, “O Noah, you have argued with us, and kept on arguing. We challenge you to bring the doom you threaten us with, if you are truthful.”

قَالوا يَنُوحُ قَدْ جَدَلتَنَا فَأكْثَرتَ جِدَلنَا فَأتِنَا بِمَا تَعِدُنَا إنْ كُنتَ مِنْ الصدقين

He said, "GOD is the One who brings it to you, if He so wills, then you cannot escape.

He said, “GOD is the One who brings it to you, if He so wills, then you cannot escape.

قَال إنَّمَا يَأتِيكُمْ بِهِ اللهُ إنْ شَاء وَمَا أنْتُمْ بِمُعْجِزِينَ

"Even if I advised you, my advice cannot benefit you if it is GOD's will to send you astray. He is your Lord, and to Him you will be returned."

“Even if I advised you, my advice cannot benefit you if it is GOD's will to send you astray. He is your Lord, and to Him you will be returned.”

وَلا يَنفَعُكُمْ نُصْحِي إنْ أردْتُ أنْ أنصَحَ لكُمْ إنْ كَانَ اللهُ يُريدُ أنْ يُغْوِيَكُمْ هُوَ ربُّكُمْ وَإليْهِ تُرجَعُونَ

If they say, "He made up this story," then say, "If I made it up, then I am responsible for my crime, and I am innocent of any crime you commit."

If they say, “He made up this story,” then say, “If I made it up, then I am responsible for my crime, and I am innocent of any crime you commit.”

أمْ يَقُولونَ افتره قُل إنْ افْتَريْتُهُ فَعَليَّ إجْرامِي وَأنَا بَريء مِمَّا تُجْرمُونَ

Noah was inspired: "No more of your people are going to believe, beyond those who already believe. Do not be saddened by their actions.

Noah was inspired: “No more of your people are going to believe, beyond those who already believe. Do not be saddened by their actions.

وَأوحِيَ إلى نُوحٍ أنَّهُ لنْ يُؤْمِنَ مِنْ قَوْمِكَ إلا مَنْ قَدْ ءامَنَ فَلا تَبْتَئِسْ بِمَا كَانُوا يَفْعَلونَ

"Build the ark under our watchful eyes, and with our inspiration, and do not implore Me on behalf of those who have transgressed; they are destined to drown."

“Build the ark under our watchful eyes, and with our inspiration, and do not implore Me on behalf of those who have transgressed; they are destined to drown.”

وَاصْنَعْ الفُلكَ بِأعْيُنِنَا وَوَحْيِنَا وَلا تُخَطِبْنِي فِي الذِينَ ظَلمُوا إنَّهُمْ مُغْرقُونَ

While he was building the ark, whenever some of his people passed by him they laughed at him. He said, "You may be laughing at us, but we are laughing at you, just as you are laughing.

While he was building the ark, whenever some of his people passed by him they laughed at him. He said, “You may be laughing at us, but we are laughing at you, just as you are laughing.

وَيَصْنَعُ الفُلكَ وَكُلمَا مَر عَليْهِ مَلأ مِنْ قَوْمِهِ سَخِروا مِنْهُ قَال إنْ تَسْخَروا مِنَّا فَإنَّا نَسْخَر مِنْكُمْ كَمَا تَسْخَرونَ

"You will surely find out who will suffer a shameful retribution, and incur an everlasting punishment."

“You will surely find out who will suffer a shameful retribution, and incur an everlasting punishment.”

فَسَوْفَ تَعْلمُونَ مَنْ يَأتِيهِ عَذَابٌ يُخْزِيهِ وَيَحِل عَليْهِ عَذَابٌ مُقِيمٌ

When our judgment came, and the atmosphere boiled over, we said, "Carry on it a pair of each kind,* together with your family, except those who are condemned. Carry with you those who have believed," and only a few have believed with him.

When our judgment came, and the atmosphere boiled over, we said, “Carry on it a pair of each kind,* together with your family, except those who are condemned. Carry with you those who have believed,” and only a few have believed with him.

حَتَّى إذَا جَاء أمْرنَا وَفَار التَّنُّور قُلنَا احْمِل فِيهَا مِنْ كُل زَوْجَيْنِ اثْنَيْنِ وَأهْلكَ إلا مَنْ سَبَقَ عَليْهِ القَوْل وَمَنْ ءامَنَ وَمَا ءامَنَ مَعَهُ إلا قَليل

He said, "Come on board. In the name of GOD shall be its sailing, and its mooring. My Lord is Forgiver, Most Merciful."

He said, “Come on board. In the name of GOD shall be its sailing, and its mooring. My Lord is Forgiver, Most Merciful.”

وَقَال اركَبُوا فِيهَا بِسْمِ اللهِ مَجْرهَا وَمُرسَهَا إنَّ ربِّي لغَفُور رحِيمٌ

As it sailed with them in waves like hills, Noah called his son, who was isolated: "O my son, come ride with us; do not be with the disbelievers."

As it sailed with them in waves like hills, Noah called his son, who was isolated: “O my son, come ride with us; do not be with the disbelievers.”

وَهِيَ تَجْري بِهِمْ فِي مَوْجٍ كَالجِبَال وَنَادَى نُوحٌ ابْنَهُ وَكَانَ فِي مَعْزِل يَبُنَيَّ اركَبْ مَعَنَا وَلا تَكُنْ مَعَ الكَفِرينَ

He said, "I will take refuge on top of a hill, to protect me from the water." He said, "Nothing can protect anyone today from GOD's judgment; only those worthy of His mercy (will be saved)." The waves separated them, and he was among those who drowned.

He said, “I will take refuge on top of a hill, to protect me from the water.” He said, “Nothing can protect anyone today from GOD's judgment; only those worthy of His mercy (will be saved).” The waves separated them, and he was among those who drowned.

قَال سَءاوِي إلى جَبَل يَعْصِمُنِي مِنْ المَاء قَال لا عَاصِمَ اليَوْمَ مِنْ أمْر اللهِ إلا مَنْ رحِمَ وَحَال بَيْنَهُمَا المَوْجُ فَكَانَ مِنْ المُغْرقِينَ

It was proclaimed: "O earth, swallow your water," and "O sky, cease." The water then subsided; the judgment was fulfilled. The ark finally rested on the hills of Judea. It was then proclaimed: "The transgressors have perished."

It was proclaimed: “O earth, swallow your water, and O sky, cease.” The water then subsided; the judgment was fulfilled. The ark finally rested on the hills of Judea.* It was then proclaimed: “The transgressors have perished.”

وَقِيل يَأرضُ ابْلعِي مَاءكِ وَيَسَمَاء اقْلعِي وَغِيضَ المَاء وَقُضِيَ الأمْر وَاسْتَوَتْ عَلى الجُودِيِّ وَقِيل بُعْدًا للقَوْمِ الظلمين

Noah implored his Lord: "My Lord, my son is a member of my family, and Your promise is the truth. You are the wisest of the wise."

Noah implored his Lord: “My Lord, my son is a member of my family, and Your promise is the truth. You are the wisest of the wise.”

وَنَادَى نُوحٌ ربَّهُ فَقَال ربِّ إنَّ ابْنِي مِنْ أهْلي وَإنَّ وَعْدَكَ الحَقُّ وَأنْتَ أحْكَمُ الحَكِمِينَ

He said, "O Noah, he is not of your family. It is unrighteous to ask Me for something you do not know.* I enlighten you, lest you be like the ignorant."

He said, “O Noah, he is not of your family. It is unrighteous to ask Me for something you do not know.* I enlighten you, lest you be like the ignorant.”

قَال يَنُوحُ إنَّهُ ليْسَ مِنْ أهْلكَ إنَّهُ عَمَل غَيْر صَلحٍ فَلا تَسْءلنِ مَا ليْسَ لكَ بِهِ عِلمٌ إنِّي أعِظُكَ أنْ تَكُونَ مِنْ الجَهِلينَ

He said, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You, lest I implore You again for something I do not know. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be with the losers."

He said, “My Lord, I seek refuge in You, lest I implore You again for some-thing I do not know. Unless You forgive me, and have mercy on me, I will be with the losers.”

قَال ربِّ إنِّي أعُوذُ بِكَ أنْ اسْءَلكَ مَا ليْسَ لي بِهِ عِلمٌ وَإلا تَغْفِر لي وَتَرحَمْنِي أكُنْ مِنْ الخَسِرينَ

It was proclaimed: "O Noah, disembark, with peace and blessings upon you, and upon nations who will descend from your companions. As for the other nations descending from you, we will bless them for awhile, then commit them to painful retribution."

It was proclaimed: “O Noah, disembark, with peace and blessings upon you, and upon nations who will descend from your companions. As for the other nations descending from you, we will bless them for awhile, then commit them to painful retribution.”

قِيل ينوح اهْبِطْ بِسَلمٍ مِنَّا وَبَركَتٍ عَليْكَ وَعَلى أمَمٍ مِمَّنْ مَعَكَ وَأمَمٌ سَنُمَتِّعُهُمْ ثُمَّ يَمَسُّهُمْ مِنَّا عَذَابٌ أليمٌ

This is news from the past that we reveal to you. You had no knowledge about them - neither you, nor your people - before this. Therefore, be patient. The ultimate victory belongs to the righteous.

This is news from the past that we reveal to you. You had no knowledge about them – neither you, nor your people - before this. Therefore, be patient. The ultimate victory belongs to the righteous.

تِلكَ مِنْ أنْبَاء الغَيْبِ نُوحِيهَا إليْكَ مَا كُنتَ تَعْلمُهَا أنْتَ وَلا قَوْمُكَ مِنْ قَبْل هَذَا فَاصْبِر إنَّ العقِبَةَ للمُتَّقِينَ

To `Ãd we sent their brother Hûd. He said, "O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god besides Him. You are inventing.

To `Aad we sent their brother Hood. He said, “O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god besides Him. You are inventing.

وَإلى عَادٍ أخَاهُمْ هُودًا قَال يقوم اعْبُدُوا اللهَ مَا لكُمْ مِنْ إلهٍ غَيْرهُ إنْ أنْتُمْ إلا مُفْتَرونَ

O my people, I do not ask you for any wage. My wage comes only from the One who initiated me. Do you not understand?

“O my people, I do not ask you for any wage. My wage comes only from the One who initiated me. Do you not understand?

يقوم لا أسءَلكُمْ عَليْهِ أجْرا إنْ أجْري إلا عَلى الذِي فَطَرنِي أفَلا تَعْقِلونَ

"O my people, seek forgiveness from your Lord, then repent to Him. He will then shower you with provisions from the sky, and augment your strength. Do not turn back into transgressors."

“O my people, seek forgiveness from your Lord, then repent to Him. He will then shower you with provisions from the sky, and augment your strength. Do not turn back into transgressors.”

وَيقوم اسْتَغْفِروا ربَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إليْهِ يُرسِل السَّمَاء عَليْكُمْ مِدْرارا وَيَزِدْكُمْ قُوَّةً إلى قُوَّتِكُمْ وَلا تَتَوَلوْا مُجْرمِينَ

They said, "O Hûd, you did not show us any proof, and we are not abandoning our gods on account of what you say. We will never be believers with you.

They said, “O Hood, you did not show us any proof, and we are not abandoning our gods on account of what you say. We will never be believers with you.

قَالوا يَهُودُ مَا جِئْتَنَا بِبَيِّنَةٍ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِتَاركِي ءالهَتِنَا عَنْ قَوْلكَ وَمَا نَحْنُ لكَ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ

"We believe that some of our gods have afflicted you with a curse." He said, "I bear witness before GOD, and you bear witness as well, that I disown the idols you have set up -

“We believe that some of our gods have afflicted you with a curse.” He said, “I bear witness before GOD, and you bear witness as well, that I disown the idols you have set up -

إنْ نَقُول إلا اعْتَركَ بَعْضُ ءالهَتِنَا بِسُوء قَال إنِّي أشْهِدُ اللهَ وَاشْهَدُوا أنِّي بَريء مِمَّا تُشْركُونَ

"beside Him. So, give me your collective decision, without delay.

“- beside Him. So, give me your collective decision, without delay.

مِنْ دُونِهِ فَكِيدُونِي جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ لا تُنْظِرونِ

"I have put my trust in GOD, my Lord and your Lord. There is not a creature that He does not control. My Lord is on the right path.

“I have put my trust in GOD, my Lord and your Lord. There is not a creature that He does not control. My Lord is on the right path.

إنِّي تَوَكَّلتُ عَلى اللهِ ربِّي وَربِّكُمْ مَا مِنْ دَابَّةٍ إلا هُوَ ءاخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا إنَّ ربِّي عَلى صِرطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ

"If you turn away, I have delivered to you what I was sent with. My Lord will substitute other people in your place; you cannot harm Him in the least. My Lord is in control of all things."

“If you turn away, I have delivered to you what I was sent with. My Lord will substitute other people in your place; you cannot harm Him in the least. My Lord is in control of all things.”

فَإنْ تَوَلوْا فَقَدْ أبْلغْتُكُمْ مَا أرسِلتُ بِهِ إليْكُمْ وَيَسْتَخْلفُ ربِّي قَوْمًا غَيْركُمْ وَلا تَضُرونَهُ شَيْءًا إنَّ ربِّي عَلى كُل شَيْء حَفِيظٌ

When our judgment came, we saved Hûd and those who believed with him, by mercy from us. We saved them from a terrible retribution.

When our judgment came, we saved Hood and those who believed with him, by mercy from us. We saved them from a terrible retribution.

وَلمَّا جَاء أمْرنَا نَجَّيْنَا هُودًا وَالذِينَ ءامَنُوا مَعَهُ بِرحْمَةٍ مِنَّا وَنَجَّيْنَهُمْ مِنْ عَذَابٍ غَليظٍ

Such was `Ãd - they disregarded the revelations of their Lord, disobeyed His messengers, and followed the ways of every stubborn tyrant.

Such was `Aad - they disregarded the revelations of their Lord, disobeyed His messengers, and followed the ways of every stubborn tyrant.

وَتِلكَ عَادٌ جَحَدُوا بِءايَتِ ربِّهِمْ وَعَصَوْا رسُلهُ وَاتَّبَعُوا أمْر كُل جَبَّار عَنِيدٍ

Consequently, they incurred condemnation in this world, and on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, `Ãd rejected their Lord. Indeed, `Ãd, the people of Hûd, have perished.

Consequently, they incurred condemnation in this world, and on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, `Aad rejected their Lord. Indeed, `Aad, the people of Hood, have perished.

وَأتْبِعُوا فِي هَذِهِ الدُّنْيَا لعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ القيمة ألا إنَّ عَادًا كَفَروا ربَّهُمْ ألا بُعْدًا لعَادٍ قَوْمِ هُودٍ

To Thamoud we sent their brother Sãleh. He said, "O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. He initiated you from the earth, then settled you in it. You shall seek His forgiveness, then repent to Him. My Lord is always near, responsive."

To Thamoud we sent their brother Saaleh. He said, “O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. He initiated you from the earth, then settled you in it. You shall seek His forgiveness, then repent to Him. My Lord is always near, responsive.”

وَإلى ثَمُودَ أخَاهُمْ صَلحًا قَال يقوم اعْبُدُوا اللهَ مَا لكُمْ مِنْ إلهٍ غَيْرهُ هُوَ أنشَاكُمْ مِنْ الأرضِ وَاسْتَعْمَركُمْ فِيهَا فَاسْتَغْفِروهُ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إليْهِ إنَّ ربِّي قَريبٌ مُجِيبٌ

They said, "O Sãleh, you used to be popular among us before this. Are you enjoining us from worshiping what our parents are worshiping? We are full of doubt concerning everything you have told us."

They said, “O Saaleh, you used to be popular among us before this. Are you enjoining us from worshiping what our parents are worshiping? We are full of doubt concerning everything you have told us.”

قَالوا يَصَلحُ قَدْ كُنتَ فِينَا مَرجُوًّا قَبْل هَذَا أتَنْهَنَا أنْ نَعْبُدَ مَا يَعْبُدُ ءابَاؤُنَا وَإنَّنَا لفِي شَكٍّ مِمَّا تَدْعُونَا إليْهِ مُريبٍ

He said, "O my people, what if I have solid proof from my Lord, and mercy from Him? Who would support me against GOD, if I disobeyed Him? You can only augment my loss.

He said, “O my people, what if I have solid proof from my Lord, and mercy from Him? Who would support me against GOD, if I disobeyed Him? You can only augment my loss.

قَال يقوم أرءيْتُمْ إنْ كُنتُ عَلى بَيِّنَةٍ مِنْ ربِّي وءاتَنِي مِنْهُ رحْمَةً فَمَنْ يَنصُرنِي مِنْ اللهِ إنْ عَصَيْتُهُ فَمَا تَزِيدُونَنِي غَيْر تَخْسِير

"O my people, this is GOD's camel to serve as a proof for you. You shall let her eat from GOD's earth, and do not touch her with any harm, lest you incur an immediate retribution."

“O my people, this is GOD's camel to serve as a proof for you. You shall let her eat from GOD's earth, and do not touch her with any harm, lest you incur an immediate retribution.”

وَيقوم هَذِهِ نَاقَةُ اللهِ لكُمْ ءايَةً فَذَروهَا تَأكُل فِي أرضِ اللهِ وَلا تَمَسُّوهَا بِسُوء فَيَأخُذَكُمْ عَذَابٌ قَريبٌ

They slaughtered her. He then said, "You have only three days to live. This is a prophecy that is inevitable."

They slaughtered her. He then said, “You have only three days to live. This is a prophecy that is inevitable.”

فَعَقَروهَا فَقَال تَمَتَّعُوا فِي دَاركُمْ ثَلثَةَ أيَّامٍ ذَلكَ وَعْدٌ غَيْر مَكْذُوبٍ

When our judgment came, we saved Sãleh and those who believed with him by mercy from us, from the humiliation of that day. Your Lord is the Most Powerful, the Almighty.

When our judgment came, we saved Saaleh and those who believed with him by mercy from us, from the humiliation of that day. Your Lord is the Most Powerful, the Almighty.

فَلمَّا جَاء أمْرنَا نَجَّيْنَا صَلحًا وَالذِينَ ءامَنُوا مَعَهُ بِرحْمَةٍ مِنَّا وَمِنْ خِزْيِ يَوْمِئِذٍ إنَّ ربَّكَ هُوَ القَوِيُّ العَزِيزُ

Those who transgressed were annihilated by the disaster, leaving them in their homes, dead.

Those who transgressed were annihilated by the disaster, leaving them in their homes, dead.

وَأخَذَ الذِينَ ظَلمُوا الصَّيْحَةُ فَأصْبَحُوا فِي دِيَرهِمْ جَثِمِينَ

It was as if they never lived there. Indeed, Thamoud have rejected their Lord. Absolutely, Thamoud have incurred their annihilation.

It was as if they never lived there. Indeed, Thamoud have rejected their Lord. Absolutely, Thamoud have incurred their annihilation.

كَأنْ لمْ يَغْنَوْا فِيهَا ألا إنَّ ثَمُودا كَفَروا ربَّهُمْ ألا بُعْدًا لثَمُودَ

When our messengers went to Abraham with good news, they said, "Peace." He said, "Peace," and soon brought a roasted calf.

When our messengers went to Abraham with good news, they said, “Peace.” He said, “Peace,” and soon brought a roasted calf.

وَلقَدْ جَاءتْ رسُلنَا إبرهيم بِالبُشْرى قَالوا سَلمًا قَال سَلمٌ فَمَا لبِثَ أنْ جَاء بِعِجْل حَنِيذٍ

When he saw that their hands did not touch it, he became suspicious and fearful of them. They said, "Do not be afraid, we are being dispatched to the people of Lot."

When he saw that their hands did not touch it, he became suspicious and fearful of them. They said, “Do not be afraid, we are being dispatched to the people of Lot.”

فَلمَّا رءا أيْدِيَهُمْ لا تَصِل إليْهِ نَكِرهُمْ وَأوْجَسَ مِنْهُمْ خِيفَةً قَالوا لا تَخَفْ إنَّا أرسِلنَا إلى قَوْمِ لوطٍ

His wife was standing, and she laughed when we gave her the good news about Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob.

His wife was standing, and she laughed when we gave her the good news about Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob.

وَامْرأتُهُ قَائِمَةٌ فَضَحِكَتْ فَبَشَّرنَهَا بِإسْحَقَ وَمِنْ وَراء إسْحَقَ يَعْقُوبَ

She said, "Woe to me, how could I bear a child at my age, and here is my husband, an old man? This is really strange!"

She said, “Woe to me, how could I bear a child at my age, and here is my husband; an old man? This is really strange!”

قَالتْ يَوَيْلتَى ءألدُ وَأنَا عَجُوزٌ وَهَذَا بَعْلي شَيْخًا إنَّ هَذَا لشَيْء عَجِيبٌ

They said,"Do you find it strange for GOD? GOD has bestowed His mercy and blessings upon you, O inhabitants of the shrine. He is Praiseworthy, Glorious."

They said, “Do you find it strange for GOD? GOD has bestowed His mercy and blessings upon you, O inhabitants of the shrine. He is Praiseworthy, Glorious.”

قَالوا أتَعْجَبِينَ مِنْ أمْر اللهِ رحْمَتُُ اللهِ وَبَركَتُهُ عَليْكُمْ أهْل البَيْتِ إنَّهُ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

When Abraham's fear subsided, and the good news was delivered to him, he proceeded to argue with us on behalf of Lot's people.

When Abraham's fear subsided, and the good news was delivered to him, he proceeded to argue with us on behalf of Lot's people.

فَلمَّا ذَهَبَ عَنْ إبرهيم الروْعُ وَجَاءتْهُ البُشْرى يُجَدِلنَا فِي قَوْمِ لوطٍ

Indeed, Abraham was clement, extremely kind, and obedient.

Indeed, Abraham was clement, extremely kind, and obedient.

إنَّ إبرهيم لحَليمٌ أوَّهٌ مُنِيبٌ

"O Abraham, refrain from this. Your Lord's judgment has been issued; they have incurred unavoidable retribution."

“O Abraham, refrain from this. Your Lord's judgment has been issued; they have incurred unavoidable retribution.”

يَإبرهيم أعْرضْ عَنْ هَذَا إنَّهُ قَدْ جَاء أمْر ربِّكَ وَإنَّهُمْ ءاتِيهِمْ عَذَابٌ غَيْر مَردُودٍ

When our messengers went to Lot, they were mistreated, and he was embarrassed by their presence. He said, "This is a difficult day."

When our messengers went to Lot, they were mistreated, and he was embarrassed by their presence. He said, “This is a difficult day.”

وَلمَّا جَاءتْ رسُلنَا لوطًا سِيء بِهِمْ وَضَاقَ بِهِمْ ذَرعًا وَقَال هَذَا يَوْمٌ عَصِيبٌ

His people came rushing; they had grown accustomed to their sinful acts. He said, "O my people, it would be purer for you, if you take my daughters instead. You shall reverence GOD; do not embarrass me with my guests. Have you not one reasonable man among you?"

His people came rushing; they had grown accustomed to their sinful acts. He said, “O my people, it would be purer for you, if you take my daughters instead. You shall reverence GOD; do not embarrass me with my guests. Don't you have one reasonable man among you?”

وَجَاءهُ قَوْمُهُ يُهْرعُونَ إليْهِ وَمِنْ قَبْل كَانُوا يَعْمَلونَ السَّيِّءَاتِ قَال يقوم هَؤُلاء بَنَاتِي هُنَّ أطْهَر لكُمْ فَاتَّقُوا اللهَ وَلا تُخْزُونِ فِي ضَيْفِي أليْسَ مِنْكُمْ رجُل رشِيدٌ

They said, "You know well that we have no need for your daughters; you know exactly what we want."

They said, “You know well that we have no need for your daughters; you know exactly what we want.”

قَالوا لقَدْ عَلمْتَ مَا لنَا فِي بَنَاتِكَ مِنْ حَقٍّ وَإنَّكَ لتَعْلمُ مَا نُريدُ

He said, "I wish I were strong enough, or had a powerful ally!"

He said, “I wish I was strong enough, or had a powerful ally!”

قَال لوْ أنَّ لي بِكُمْ قُوَّةً أوْ ءاوِي إلى ركْنٍ شَدِيدٍ

(The angels) said, "O Lot, we are your Lord's messengers, and these people cannot touch you. You shall leave with your family during the night, and let not anyone of you look back, except your wife; she is condemned along with those who are condemned. Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning soon enough?"

(The angels) said, “O Lot, we are your Lord's messengers, and these people cannot touch you. You shall leave with your family during the night, and let not anyone of you look back, except your wife; she is condemned along with those who are condemned. Their appointed time is the morning. Is not the morning soon enough?”

قَالوا يَلوطُ إنَّا رسُل ربِّكَ لنْ يَصِلوا إليْكَ فَأسْر بِأهْلكَ بِقِطْعٍ مِنْ اليْل وَلا يَلتَفِتْ مِنْكُمْ أحَدٌ إلا امْرأتَكَ إنَّهُ مُصِيبُهَا مَا أصَابَهُمْ إنَّ مَوْعِدَهُمْ الصُّبْحُ أليْسَ الصُّبْحُ بِقَريبٍ

When our judgment came, we turned it upside down, and we showered it with hard, devastating rocks.

When our judgment came, we turned it upside down, and we showered it with hard, devastating rocks.

فَلمَّا جَاء أمْرنَا جَعَلنَا عَليَهَا سَافِلهَا وَأمْطَرنَا عَليْهَا حِجَارةً مِنْ سِجِّيل مَنْضُودٍ

Such rocks were designated by your Lord to strike the transgressors.

Such rocks were designated by your Lord to strike the transgressors.

مُسَوَّمَةً عِنْدَ ربِّكَ وَمَا هِيَ مِنْ الظلمين بِبَعِيدٍ

To Midyan we sent their brother Shu`aib. He said, "O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. Do not cheat when you measure or weigh. I see that you are prosperous, and I fear for you the retribution of an overwhelming day.

To Midyan we sent their brother Shu`aib. He said, “O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. Do not cheat when you measure or weigh. I see that you are prosperous, and I fear for you the retribution of an overwhelming day.

وَإلى مَدْيَنَ أخَاهُمْ شُعَيْبًا قَال يقوم اعْبُدُوا اللهَ مَا لكُمْ مِنْ إلهٍ غَيْرهُ وَلا تَنقُصُوا المِكْيَال وَالمِيزَانَ إنِّي أركُمْ بِخَيْر وَإنِّي أخَافُ عَليْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ مُحِيطٍ

"O my people, you shall give full measure and full weight, equitably. Do not cheat the people out of their rights, and do not roam the earth corruptingly.

“O my people, you shall give full measure and full weight, equitably. Do not cheat the people out of their rights, and do not roam the earth corruptingly.

وَيقوم أوْفُوا المِكْيَال وَالمِيزَانَ بِالقِسْطِ وَلا تَبْخَسُوا النَّاسَ أشْيَاءهُمْ وَلا تَعْثَوْا فِي الأرضِ مُفْسِدِينَ

"Whatever GOD provides for you, no matter how small, is far better for you, if you are really believers. I am not a guardian over you."

“Whatever GOD provides for you, no matter how small, is far better for you, if you are really believers. I am not a guardian over you.”

بَقِيَّتُُ اللهِ خَيْر لكُمْ إنْ كُنتُمْ مُؤْمِنِينَ وَمَا أنَا عَليْكُمْ بِحَفِيظٍ

They said, "O Shu`aib, does your religion dictate upon you that we must abandon our parents' religion, or running our businesses in any manner we choose? Surely, you are known for being clement, wise."

They said, “O Shu`aib, does your religion dictate upon you that we must abandon our parents' religion, or running our businesses in any manner we choose? Surely, you are known for being clement, wise.”

قَالوا يشُعَيْبُ أصَلوتُكَ تَأمُركَ أنْ نَتْركَ مَا يَعْبُدُ ءابَاؤُنَا أوْ أنْ نَفْعَل فِي أمْوَلنَا مَا نَشَؤا إنَّكَ لأنْتَ الحَليمُ الرشِيدُ

He said, "O my people, what if I have solid proof from my Lord; what if He has provided me with a great blessing? It is not my wish to commit what I enjoin you from. I only wish to correct as many wrongs as I can. My guidance depends totally on GOD; I have put my trust in Him. To Him I have totally submitted.

He said, “O my people, what if I have solid proof from my Lord; what if He has provided me with a great blessing? It is not my wish to commit what I enjoin you from. I only wish to correct as many wrongs as I can. My guidance depends totally on GOD; I have put my trust in Him. To Him I have totally submitted.

قَال يقوم أرءيْتُمْ إنْ كُنتُ عَلى بَيِّنَةٍ مِنْ ربِّي وَرزَقَنِي مِنْهُ رزْقًا حَسَنًا وَمَا أريدُ أنْ أخَالفَكُمْ إلى مَا أنْهَكُمْ عَنْهُ إنْ أريدُ إلا الإصْلحَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ وَمَا تَوْفِيقِي إلا بِاللهِ عَليْهِ تَوَكَّلتُ وَإليْهِ أنِيبُ

"And, O my people, do not be provoked by your opposition to me into incurring the same disasters as the people of Noah, or the people of Hûd, or the people of Sãleh; and the people of Lot are not too far from you.

“And, O my people, do not be provoked by your opposition to me into incurring the same disasters as the people of Noah, or the people of Hood, or the people of Saaleh; and the people of Lot are not too far from you.

وَيقوم لا يَجْرمَنَّكُمْ شِقَاقِي إنْ يُصِيبَكُمْ مِثْل مَا أصَابَ قَوْمَ نُوحٍ أوْ قَوْمَ هُودٍ أوْ قَوْمَ صَلحٍ وَمَا قَوْمُ لوطٍ مِنْكُمْ بِبَعِيدٍ

"You shall implore your Lord for forgiveness, then repent to Him. My Lord is Most Merciful, Kind."

“You shall implore your Lord for forgiveness, then repent to Him. My Lord is Most Merciful, Kind.”

وَاسْتَغْفِروا ربَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إليْهِ إنَّ ربِّي رحِيمٌ وَدُودٌ

They said, "O Shu`aib, we do not comprehend many of the things you are telling us, and we see that you are powerless among us. If it were not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You have no value for us."

They said, “O Shu`aib, we do not comprehend many of the things you are telling us, and we see that you are powerless among us. If it were not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You have no value for us.”

قَالوا يَشُعَيْبُ مَا نَفْقَهُ كَثِيرا مِمَّا تَقُول وَإنَّا لنَركَ فِينَا ضَعِيفًا وَلوْلا رهْطُكَ لرجَمْنَكَ وَمَا أنْتَ عَليْنَا بِعَزِيزٍ

He said, "O my people, does my tribe command a greater respect than GOD? Is this why you have been heedless of Him? My Lord is fully aware of everything you do.

He said, “O my people, does my tribe command a greater respect than GOD? Is this why you have been heedless of Him? My Lord is fully aware of everything you do.

قَال يقوم أرهْطِي أعَزُّ عَليْكُمْ مِنْ اللهِ وَاتَّخَذْتُمُوهُ وَراءكُمْ ظِهْريًّا إنَّ ربِّي بِمَا تَعْمَلونَ مُحِيطٌ

"O my people, go on doing what you wish, and so will I. You will certainly find out which of us will incur shameful retribution; you will find out who the liar is. Just wait in anticipation, and I will wait in anticipation along with you."

“O my people, go on doing what you wish, and so will I. You will certainly find out which of us will incur shameful retribution; you will find out who the liar is. Just wait in anticipation, and I will wait in anticipation along with you.”

وَيقوم اعْمَلوا عَلى مَكَانَتِكُمْ إنِّي عَمِل سَوْفَ تَعْلمُونَ مَنْ يَأتِيهِ عَذَابٌ يُخْزِيهِ وَمَنْ هُوَ كَذِبٌ وَارتَقِبُوا إنِّي مَعَكُمْ رقِيبٌ

When our judgment came, we saved Shu`aib and those who believed with him, by mercy from us. As for the evil ones, they were struck by a disaster that left them dead in their homes.

When our judgment came, we saved Shu`aib and those who believed with him, by mercy from us. As for the evil ones, they were struck by a disaster that left them dead in their homes.

وَلمَّا جَاء أمْرنَا نَجَّيْنَا شُعَيْبًا وَالذِينَ ءامَنُوا مَعَهُ بِرحْمَةٍ مِنَّا وَأخَذَتْ الذِينَ ظَلمُوا الصَّيْحَةُ فَأصْبَحُوا فِي دِيرهِمْ جَثِمِينَ

It was as though they never existed. Thus, Midyan perished, just like Thamoud had perished before that.

It was as though they never existed. Thus, Midyan perished, just like Thamoud had perished before that.

كَأنْ لمْ يَغْنَوْا فِيهَا ألا بُعْدًا لمَدْيَنَ كَمَا بَعِدَتْ ثَمُودُ

We sent Moses with our signs and a profound authority.

We sent Moses with our signs and a profound authority.

وَلقَدْ أرسَلنَا مُوسَى بِءايَتِنَا وَسُلطَنٍ مُبِينٍ

To Pharaoh and his elders. But they followed the command of Pharaoh, and Pharaoh's command was not wise.

To Pharaoh and his elders. But they followed the command of Pharaoh, and Pharaoh's command was not wise.

إلى فِرعَوْنَ وَمَلإيِهِ فَاتَّبَعُوا أمْر فِرعَوْنَ وَمَا أمْر فِرعَوْنَ بِرشِيدٍ

He will lead his people on the Day of Resurrection, all the way to Hell; what a miserable abode to live in!

He will lead his people on the Day of Resurrection, all the way to Hell; what a miserable abode to live in!

يَقْدُمُ قَوْمَهُ يَوْمَ القيمة فَأوْردَهُمْ النَّار وَبِئْسَ الوِردُ المَوْرودُ

They have incurred condemnation in this life, as well as on the Day of Resurrection; what a miserable path to follow!

They have incurred condemnation in this life, as well as on the Day of Resurrection; what a miserable path to follow!

وَأتْبِعُوا فِي هَذِهِ لعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ القيمة بِئْسَ الرفْدُ المَرفُودُ

This is news from the past communities that we narrate to you. Some are still standing, and some have vanished.

This is news from the past communities that we narrate to you. Some are still standing, and some have vanished.

ذَلكَ مِنْ أنْبَاء القُرى نَقُصُّهُ عَليْكَ مِنْهَا قَائِمٌ وَحَصِيدٌ

We never wronged them; they wronged their own souls. Their gods, whom they invoked beside GOD, could not help them in the least when the judgment of your Lord came. In fact, they only ensured their doom.

We never wronged them; they wronged their own souls. Their gods, whom they invoked beside GOD, could not help them in the least when the judgment of your Lord came. In fact, they only ensured their doom.

وَمَا ظَلمْنَهُمْ وَلكِنْ ظَلمُوا أنفُسَهُمْ فَمَا أغْنَتْ عَنْهُمْ ءالهَتُهُمْ التِي يَدْعُونَ مِنْ دُونِ اللهِ مِنْ شَيْء لمَّا جَاء أمْر ربِّكَ وَمَا زَادُوهُمْ غَيْر تَتْبِيبٍ

Such was the retribution enforced by your Lord when the communities transgressed. Indeed, His retribution is painful, devastating.

Such was the retribution enforced by your Lord when the communities transgressed. Indeed, His retribution is painful, devastating.

وَكَذَلكَ أخْذُ ربِّكَ إذَا أخَذَ القُرى وَهِيَ ظَلمَةٌ إنَّ أخْذَهُ أليمٌ شَدِيدٌ

This should be a lesson for those who fear the retribution of the Hereafter. That is a day when all the people will be summoned - a day to be witnessed.

This should be a lesson for those who fear the retribution of the Hereafter. That is a Day when all the people will be summoned - a day to be witnessed.

إنَّ فِي ذَلكَ لاءيَةً لمَنْ خَافَ عَذَابَ الاءخِرةِ ذَلكَ يَوْمٌ مَجْمُوعٌ لهُ النَّاسُ وَذَلكَ يَوْمٌ مَشْهُودٌ

We have appointed a specific time for it to take place.

We have appointed a specific time for it to take place.

وَمَا نُؤَخِّرهُ إلا لأجَل مَعْدُودٍ

The day it comes to pass, no soul will utter a single word, except in accordance with His will. Some will be miserable, and some will be happy.

The day it comes to pass, no soul will utter a single word, except in accordance with His will. Some will be miserable, and some will be happy.

يَوْمَ يَأتِ لا تَكَلمُ نَفْسٌ إلا بِإذْنِهِ فَمِنْهُمْ شَقِيٌّ وَسَعِيدٌ

As for the miserable ones, they will be in Hell, wherein they sigh and wail.

As for the miserable ones, they will be in Hell, wherein they sigh and wail.

فَأمَّا الذِينَ شَقُوا فَفِي النَّار لهُمْ فِيهَا زَفِير وَشَهِيقٌ

Eternally they abide therein, for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, in accordance with the will of your Lord. Your Lord is doer of whatever He wills.

Eternally they abide therein, for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, in accordance with the will of your Lord. Your Lord is doer of whatever He wills.

خَلدِينَ فِيهَا مَا دَامَتْ السَّمَوَتِ وَالأرضُ إلا مَا شَاء ربُّكَ إنَّ ربَّكَ فَعَّال لمَا يُريدُ

As for the fortunate ones, they will be in Paradise. Eternally they abide therein, for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, in accordance with the will of your Lord - an everlasting reward.

As for the fortunate ones, they will be in Paradise. Eternally they abide therein, for as long as the heavens and the earth endure, in accordance with the will of your Lord - an everlasting reward.

وَأمَّا الذِينَ سُعِدُوا فَفِي الجَنَّةِ خَلدِينَ فِيهَا مَا دَامَتْ السَّمَوَتِ وَالأرضُ إلا مَا شَاء ربُّكَ عَطَاء غَيْر مَجْذُوذٍ

Do not have any doubt regarding what these people worship; they worship exactly as they found their parents worshiping. We will requite them their due share fully, without reduction.

Do not have any doubt regarding what these people worship; they worship exactly as they found their parents worshiping. We will requite them their due share fully, without reduction.

فَلا تَكُْ فِي مِريَةٍ مِمَّا يَعْبُدُ هَؤُلاء مَا يَعْبُدُونَ إلا كَمَا يَعْبُدُ ءابَاؤُهُمْ مِنْ قَبْل وَإنَّا لمُوَفُّوهُمْ نَصِيبَهُمْ غَيْر مَنقُوصٍ

We have given Moses the scripture, but it was disputed, and if it were not for a predetermined word decreed by your Lord, they would have been judged immediately. They are full of doubt about this, suspicious.

We have given Moses the scripture, but it was disputed, and if it were not for a predetermined word decreed by your Lord, they would have been judged immediately. They are full of doubt about this, suspicious.

وَلقَدْ ءاتَيْنَا مُوسَى الكتب فَاخْتُلفَ فِيهِ وَلوْلا كَلمَةٌ سَبَقَتْ مِنْ ربِّكَ لقُضِيَ بَيْنَهُمْ وَإنَّهُمْ لفِي شَكٍّ مِنْهُ مُريبٍ

Your Lord will surely recompense everyone for their works. He is fully Cognizant of everything they do.

Your Lord will surely recompense everyone for their works. He is fully Cognizant of everything they do.

وَإنَّ كُلا لمَّا ليُوَفِّيَنَّهُمْ ربُّكَ أعْمَلهُمْ إنَّهُ بِمَا يَعْمَلونَ خَبِير

Therefore, continue on the path you have been enjoined to follow, together with those who repented with you, and do not transgress. He is Seer of everything you do.

Therefore, continue on the path you have been enjoined to follow, together with those who repented with you, and do not transgress. He is Seer of everything you do.

فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَا أمِرتَ وَمَنْ تَابَ مَعَكَ وَلا تَطْغَوْا إنَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلونَ بَصِير

Do not lean towards those who have transgressed, lest you incur Hell, and find no allies to help you against GOD, then end up losers.

Do not lean towards those who have transgressed, lest you incur Hell, and find no allies to help you against GOD, then end up losers.

وَلا تَركَنُوا إلى الذِينَ ظَلمُوا فَتَمَسَّكُمْ النَّار وَمَا لكُمْ مِنْ دُونِ اللهِ مِنْ أوْليَاء ثُمَّ لا تُنصَرونَ

You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) at both ends of the day, and during the night. The righteous works wipe out the evil works. This is a reminder for those who would take heed.

You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) at both sides of the day, and during the night. The righteous works wipe out the evil works. This is a reminder for those who would take heed.

وَأقِمْ الصَّلوةَ طَرفِي النَّهَار وَزُلفًا مِنْ اليْل إنَّ الحَسَنَتِ يُذْهِبْنَ السَّيِّءَاتِ ذَلكَ ذِكْرى للذّكِرينَ

You shall steadfastly persevere, for GOD never fails to recompense the righteous.

You shall steadfastly persevere, for GOD never fails to recompense the righteous.

وَاصْبِر فَانَّ اللهَ لا يُضِيعُ أجْر المُحْسِنِينَ

If only some of those among the previous generations possessed enough intelligence to forbid evil! Only a few of them deserved to be saved by us. As for the transgressors, they were preoccupied with their material luxuries; they were guilty.

If only some of those among the previous generations possessed enough intelligence to forbid evil! Only a few of them deserved to be saved by us. As for the transgressors, they were preoccupied with their material luxuries; they were guilty.

فَلوْلا كَانَ مِنْ القُرونِ مِنْ قَبْلكُمْ أوْلوا بَقِيَّةٍ يَنْهَوْنَ عَنْ الفَسَادِ فِي الأرضِ إلا قَليلا مِمَّنْ أنْجَيْنَا مِنْهُمْ وَاتَّبَعَ الذِينَ ظَلمُوا مَا أتْرفُوا فِيهِ وَكَانُوا مُجْرمِينَ

Your Lord never annihilates any community unjustly, while its people are righteous.

Your Lord never annihilates any community unjustly, while its people are righteous.

وَمَا كَانَ ربُّكَ ليُهْلكَ القُرى بِظُلمٍ وَأهْلهَا مُصْلحُونَ

Had your Lord willed, all the people would have been one congregation (of believers). But they will always dispute (the truth).

Had your Lord willed, all the people would have been one congregation (of believers). But they will always dispute (the truth).

وَلوْ شَاء ربُّكَ لجَعَل النَّاسَ أمَّةً وَحِدَةً وَلا يَزَالونَ مُخْتَلفِينَ

Only those blessed with mercy from your Lord (will not dispute the truth). This is why He created them.* The judgment of your Lord has already been issued: "I will fill Hell with jinns and humans, all together."**

Only those blessed with mercy from your Lord (will not dispute the truth). This is why He created them.* The judgment of your Lord has already been issued: “I will fill Hell with jinns and humans, all together.”**

إلا مَنْ رحِمَ ربُّكَ وَلذَلكَ خَلقَهُمْ وَتَمَّتْ كَلمَةُ ربِّكَ لأمْلانَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنْ الجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ أجْمَعِينَ

We narrate to you enough history of the messengers to strengthen your heart. The truth has come to you herein, as well as enlightenments and reminders for the believers.

We narrate to you enough history of the messengers to strengthen your heart. The truth has come to you herein, as well as enlightenment and reminders for the believers.

وَكُلا نَقُصُّ عَليْكَ مِنْ أنْبَاء الرسُل مَا نُثَبِّتُ بِهِ فُؤَادَكَ وَجَاءكَ فِي هَذِهِ الحَقُّ وَمَوْعِظَةٌ وَذِكْرى للمُؤْمِنِينَ

Say to those who disbelieve, "Do whatever you can, and so will we.

Say to those who disbelieve, “Do whatever you can, and so will we.

وَقُل للذِينَ لا يُؤْمِنُونَ اعْمَلوا عَلى مَكَانَتِكُمْ إنَّا عَمِلونَ

"Then wait; we too will wait."

“Then wait; we too will wait.”

وَانتَظِروا إنَّا مُنتَظِرونَ

To GOD belongs the future of the heavens and the earth, and all matters are controlled by Him. You shall worship Him and trust in Him. Your Lord is never unaware of anything you do.

To GOD belongs the future of the heavens and the earth, and all matters are controlled by Him. You shall worship Him and trust in Him. Your Lord is never unaware of anything you do.

وَللهِ غَيْبُ السَّمَوَتِ وَالأرضِ وَإليْهِ يُرجَعُ الأمْر كُلهُ فَاعْبُدْهُ وَتَوَكَّل عَليْهِ وَمَا ربُّكَ بِغفِل عَمَّا تَعْمَلونَ