In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
In the name of GOD, The Gracious, The Merciful
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
H. M.*
H. M. (Haa Meem)
حم
And the enlightening scripture.
And the enlightening scripture.
وَالْكِتَبِ الْمُبِينِ
We have rendered it an Arabic Quran, that you may understand.*
We have rendered it an Arabic Quran, that you may understand.
إِنَّا جَعَلْنَهُ قُرْءنًا عَرَبِيًّا لَعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ
It is preserved with us in the original master, honorable and full of wisdom.
It is preserved with us in the original master, honorable and full of wisdom.
وَإِنَّهُ فِي أُمِّ الْكِتَبِ لَدَيْنَا لَعَلِيٌّ حَكِيمٌ
Should we just ignore the fact that you have transgressed the limits?*
Should we just ignore the fact that you have transgressed the limits?
أَفَنَضْرِبُ عَنكُمْ الذِّكْرَ صَفْحًا أَنْ كُنتُمْ قَوْمًا مُسْرِفِينَ
The Plan for Redemption
The Plan for Redemption
We have sent many a prophet to the previous generations.
We have sent many a prophet to the previous generations.
وَكَمْ أَرْسَلْنَا مِنْ نَبِى فِي الْأَوَّلِينَ
Every time a prophet went to them, they ridiculed him.
Every time a prophet went to them, they ridiculed him.
وَمَا يَأْتِيهِمْ مِنْ نَبِيٍّ إِلَّا كَانُوا بِهِ يَسْتَهْزِءون
Consequently, we annihilated people who were even more powerful than these. We thus set the examples from the previous communities.
Consequently, we annihilated people who were even more powerful than these. We thus set the examples from the previous communities.
فَأَهْلَكْنَا أَشَدَّ مِنْهُمْ بَطْشًا وَمَضَى مَثَلُ الْأَوَّلِينَ
If you asked them, "Who created the heavens and the earth," they would say, "The Almighty, the Omniscient has created them."
If you asked them, "Who created the heavens and the earth," they would say, "The Almighty, the Omniscient has created them."
وَلَئِنْ سَأَلْتَهُمْ مَنْ خَلَقَ السَّمَوَتِ وَالْأَرْضَ لَيَقُولُنَّ خَلَقَهُنَّ الْعَزِيزُ الْعَلِيمُ
He is the One who made the earth habitable for you, and created for you roads therein, that you may follow the right way.
He is the One who made the earth habitable for you, and created for you roads therein, that you may follow the right way.
الَّذِي جَعَلَ لَكُمْ الْأَرْضَ مَهْدًا وَجَعَلَ لَكُمْ فِيهَا سُبُلًا لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُونَ
He is the One who sends down from the sky water, in exact measure, to revive dead lands therewith. Similarly, you will be resurrected.
He is the One who sends down from the sky water, in exact measure, to revive dead lands therewith. Similarly, you will be resurrected.
وَالَّذِي نَزَّلَ مِنْ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً بِقَدَرٍ فَأَنشَرْنَا بِهِ بَلْدَةً مَيْتًا كَذَلِكَ تُخْرَجُونَ
He is the One who created all kinds, in pairs (male and female), and He created for you ships and livestock to ride.
He is the One who created all kinds, in pairs (male and female), and He created for you ships and livestock to ride.
وَالَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَزْوَجَ كُلَّهَا وَجَعَلَ لَكُمْ مِنْ الْفُلْكِ وَالْأَنْعَمِ مَا تَرْكَبُونَ
As you rest on top of them, you shall appreciate such a blessing from your Lord, and say, "Glory be to the One who subdued this for us. We could not have controlled them by ourselves.
As you rest on top of them, you shall appreciate such a blessing from your Lord, and say, "Glory be to the One who subdued this for us. We could not have controlled them by ourselves.
لِتَسْتَوُوا عَلَى ظُهُورِهِ ثُمَّ تَذْكُرُوا نِعْمَةَ رَبِّكُمْ إِذَا اسْتَوَيْتُمْ عَلَيْهِ وَتَقُولُوا سُبْحنَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ
"We ultimately return to our Lord."
"We ultimately return to our Lord."
وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Angels As Daughters: A Blasphemy
Angels As Daughters: A Blasphemy
They even assigned for Him a share from His own creation! Surely, the human being is profoundly unappreciative.
They even assigned for Him a share from His own creation! Surely, the human being is profoundly unappreciative.
وَجَعَلُوا لَهُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ جُزْءًا إِنَّ الْإِنسَنَ لَكَفُورٌ مُبِينٌ
Has He chosen from among His creations daughters for Himself, while blessing you with sons?
Has He chosen from among His creations daughters for Himself, while blessing you with sons?
أَمْ اتَّخَذَ مِمَّا يَخْلُقُ بَنَاتٍ وَأَصْفَكُمْ بِالْبَنِينَ
When one of them is given news (of a daughter) as they claimed for the Most Gracious, his face is darkened with misery and anger!
When one of them is given news (of a daughter) as they claimed for the Most Gracious, his face is darkened with misery and anger!
وَإِذَا بُشِّرَ أَحَدُهُمْ بِمَا ضَرَبَ لِلرَّحْمَنِ مَثَلًا ظَلَّ وَجْهُهُ مُسْوَدًّا وَهُوَ كَظِيمٌ
(They say,) "What is good about an offspring that is brought up to be beautiful, and cannot help in war?"
(They say,) "What is good about an offspring that is brought up to be beautiful, and cannot help in war?"
أَوَمَنْ يُنَشَّؤا فِي الْحِلْيَةِ وَهُوَ فِي الْخِصَامِ غَيْرُ مُبِينٍ
They claimed that the angels, who are servants of the Most Gracious, are females! Have they witnessed their creation? Their claims are recorded, and they will be asked.
They claimed that the angels, who are servants of the Most Gracious, are females! Have they witnessed their creation? Their claims are recorded, and they will be asked.
وَجَعَلُوا الْمَلَئِكَةَ الَّذِينَ هُمْ عِبَادُ الرَّحْمَنِ إِنَثًا أَشَهِدُوا خَلْقَهُمْ سَتُكْتَبُ شَهَدَتُهُمْ وَيُسءلُونَ
They even said, "If the Most Gracious willed, we would not have worshiped them." They have no basis for such a claim; they only conjecture.*
They even said, "If the Most Gracious willed, we would not have worshipped them." They have no basis for such a claim; they only conjecture.
وَقَالُوا لَوْ شَاءَ الرَّحْمَنُ مَا عَبَدْنَهُمْ مَا لَهُمْ بِذَلِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ إِنْ هُمْ إِلَّا يَخْرُصُونَ
Have we given them a book before this, and they are upholding it?
Have we given them a book before this, and they are upholding it?
أَمْ ءاتَيْنَهُمْ كِتَبًا مِنْ قَبْلِهِ فَهُمْ بِهِ مُسْتَمْسِكُونَ
Inherited Traditions Condemned
Inherited Traditions Condemned
The fact is that: they said, "We found our parents carrying on certain practices, and we are following in their footsteps."
The fact is that: they said, "We found our parents carrying on certain practices, and we are following in their footsteps."
بَلْ قَالُوا إِنَّا وَجَدْنَا ءابَاءَنَا عَلَى أُمَّةٍ وَإِنَّا عَلَى ءاثَرِهِمْ مُهْتَدُونَ
Invariably, when we sent a warner to any community, the leaders of that community would say, "We found our parents following certain practices, and we will continue in their footsteps."
Invariably, when we sent a warner to any community, the leaders of that community would say, "We found our parents following certain practices, and we will continue in their footsteps."
وَكَذَلِكَ مَا أَرْسَلْنَا مِنْ قَبْلِكَ فِي قَرْيَةٍ مِنْ نَذِيرٍ إِلَّا قَالَ مُتْرَفُوهَا إِنَّا وَجَدْنَا ءابَاءَنَا عَلَى أُمَّةٍ وَإِنَّا عَلَى ءاثَرِهِمْ مُقْتَدُونَ
(The messenger) would say, "What if I brought to you better guidance than what you inherited from your parents?" They would say, "We are disbelievers in the message you brought."
(The messenger) would say, "What if I brought to you better guidance than what you inherited from your parents?" They would say, "We are disbelievers in the message you brought."
قَلَ أَوَلَوْ جِئْتُكُمْ بأَهْدَى مِمَّا وَجَدْتُمْ عَلَيْهِ ءابَاءَكُمْ قَالُوا إِنَّا بِمَا أُرْسِلْتُمْ بِهِ كَفِرُونَ
Consequently, we requited them. Note the consequences for the rejectors.
Consequently, we requited them. Note the consequences for the rejectors.
فَانتَقَمْنَا مِنْهُمْ فَانظُرْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَقِبَةُ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ
Abraham's Example
Abraham's Example
Abraham said to his father and his people, "I disown what you worship.
Abraham said to his father and his people, "I disown what you worship.
وَإِذْ قَالَ إِبْرَهِيمُ لِأبِيهِ وَقَوْمِهِ إِنَّنِي بَرَاءٌ مِمَّا تَعْبُدُونَ
"Only the One who initiated me can guide me."
"Only the One who initiated me can guide me."
إِلَّا الَّذِي فَطَرَنِي فَإِنَّهُ سَيَهْدِين
This example (of Abraham) was rendered an everlasting lesson for subsequent generations; perhaps they redeem their souls.
This example (of Abraham) was rendered an everlasting lesson for subsequent generations; perhaps they redeem their souls.
وَجَعَلَهَا كَلِمَةً بَاقِيَةً فِي عَقِبِهِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ
Indeed, I have given these people and their ancestors sufficient chances, then the truth came to them, and a clarifying messenger.
Indeed, I have given these people and their ancestors sufficient chances, then the truth came to them, and a clarifying messenger.
بَلْ مَتَّعْتُ هَؤُلَاءِ وَءابَاءَهُمْ حَتَّى جَاءَهُمْ الْحَقُّ وَرَسُولٌ مُبِينٌ
When the truth came to them, they said, "This is magic, and we are disbelievers therein."
When the truth came to them, they said, "This is magic, and we are disbelievers therein."
وَلَمَّا جَاءَهُمْ الْحَقُّ قَالُوا هَذَا سِحْرٌ وَإنَّا بِهِ كَفِرُونَ
Muhammad Ridiculed
Muhammad Ridiculed
They said, "If only this Quran was sent down through another man from the two communities (Mecca or Yathrib) who is prominent!"
They said, "If only this Quran was sent down through another man from the two communities (Mecca or Yathrib) who is prominent!"
وَقَالُوا لَوْلَا نُزِّلَ هَذَا الْقُرْءانُ عَلَى رَجُلٍ مِنْ الْقَرْيَتَيْنِ عَظِيمٍ
Are they the ones who assign your Lord's mercy? We have assigned their shares in this life, raising some of them above others in ranks, in order to let them serve one another. The mercy from your Lord is far better than any material they may hoard.
Are they the ones who assign your Lord's mercy? We have assigned their shares in this life, raising some of them above others in ranks, in order to let them serve one another. The mercy from your Lord is far better than any material they may hoard.
أَهُمْ يَقْسِمُونَ رَحْمَت رَبِّكَ نَحْنُ قَسَمْنَا بَيْنَهُمْ مَعِيشَتَهُمْ فِي الْحَيَوةِ الدُّنْيَا وَرَفَعْنَا بَعْضَهُمْ فَوْقَ بَعْضٍ دَرَجَتٍ لِيَتَّخِذَ بَعْضُهُمْ بَعْضًا سُخْرِيًّا وَرَحْمَت رَبِّكَ خَيْرٌ مِمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ
Materials of This World: All That The Disbelievers Get
Materials of This World:
All That The Disbelievers Get
If it were not that all the people might become one (disbelieving) congregation, we would have granted everyone who disbelieves in the Most Gracious mansions with silver roofs, and stairs upon which they could climb.
If it were not that all the people might become one (disbelieving) congregation, we would have granted everyone who disbelieves in the Most Gracious mansions with silver roofs, and stairs upon which they could climb.
وَلَوْلَا أَنْ يَكُونَ النَّاسُ أُمَّةً وَحِدَةً لَجَعَلْنَا لِمَنْ يَكْفُرُ بِالرَّحْمَنِ لِبُيُوتِهِمْ سُقُفًامِنْ فَضَّةٍ وَمَعَارِجَ عَلَيْهَا يَظْهَرُونَ
Their mansions would have impressive gates, and luxurious furnishings.
Their mansions would have impressive gates, and luxurious furnishings.
وَلِبُيُوتِهِمْ أَبْوَبًا وَسُرُرًا عَلَيْهَا يَتَّكِءونَ
Also many ornaments. All these are the temporary materials of this lowly life. The Hereafter - at your Lord - is far better for the righteous.
Also many ornaments. All these are the temporary materials of this lowly life. The Hereafter - at your Lord - is far better for the righteous.
وَزُخْرُفًا وَإِنْ كُلُّ ذَلِكَ لَمَّا مَتَعُ الْحَيَوةِ الدُّنْيَا وَالْاءخِرَةُ عِنْدَ رَبِّكَ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ
Invisible, Devilish Companions*
Invisible, Devilish Companions*
Anyone who disregards the message of the Most Gracious, we appoint a devil to be his constant companion.*
Anyone who disregards the message of the Most Gracious, we appoint a devil to be his constant companion.
وَمَنْ يَعْشُ عَنْ ذِكْرِ الرَّحْمَنِ نُقَيِّضْ لَهُ شَيْطَنًا فَهُوَ لَهُ قَرِينٌ
Such companions will divert them from the path, yet make them believe that they are guided.
Such companions will divert them from the path, yet make them believe that they are guided.
وَإِنَّهُمْ لَيَصُدُّونَهُمْ عَنْ السَّبِيلِ وَيَحْسَبُونَ أَنَّهُمْ مُهْتَدُونَ
When he comes before us he will say, "Oh I wish you were as far from me as the two easts.* What a miserable companion!"
When he comes before us he will say, "Oh I wish you were as far from me as the two easts. What a miserable companion!"
حَتَّى إِذَا جَاءَنَا قَالَ يَلَيْتَ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَكَ بُعْدَ الْمَشْرِقَيْنِ فَبِئْسَ الْقَرِينُ
It will not console you on that day, as transgressors, that both of you will share in the retribution.
It will not console you on that day, as transgressors, that both of you will share in the retribution.
وَلَنْ يَنفَعَكُمْ الْيَوْمَ إِذْ ظَلَمْتُمْ أَنَّكُمْ فِي الْعَذَابِ مُشْتَرِكُونَ
God's Messenger of the Covenant
Can you make the deaf hear; can you make the blind see, or those who are far astray?
Can you make the deaf hear; can you make the blind see, or those who are far astray?
أَفَأَنْتَ تُسْمِعُ الصُّمَّ أَوْ تَهْدِي الْعُمْيَ وَمَنْ كَانَ فِي ضَلَلٍ مُبِينٍ
Whether we let you die before it or not, we will surely requite them.
Whether we let you die before it or not, we will surely requite them.
فَإِمَّا نَذْهَبَنَّ بِكَ فَإِنَّا مِنْهُمْ مُنْتَقِمُونَ
Or, we may show you (the retribution) we promised for them. We are in full control over them.
Or, we may show you (the retribution) we promised for them. We are in full control over them.
أَوْ نُرِيَنَّكَ الَّذِي وَعَدْنَهُمْ فَإِنَّا عَلَيْهِمْ مُقْتَدِرُونَ
You shall steadfastly preach what is revealed to you; you are in the right path.*
You shall steadfastly preach what is revealed to you; you are in the right path.
فَاسْتَمْسِكْ بِالَّذِي أُوحِيَ إِلَيْكَ إِنَّكَ عَلَى صِرَطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ
This is a message for you and your people; all of you will be questioned.
This is a message for you and your people; all of you will be questioned.
وَإِنَّهُ لَذِكْرٌ لَكَ وَلِقَوْمِكَ وَسَوْفَ تُسْءلُونَ
Check the messengers we sent before you: "Have we ever appointed any other gods - beside the Most Gracious - to be worshiped?"
Check the messengers we sent before you: "Have we ever appointed any other gods - beside the Most Gracious - to be worshipped?"
وَسْءلْ مَنْ أَرْسَلْنَا مِنْ قَبْلِكَ مِنْ رُسُلِنَا أَجَعَلْنَا مِنْ دُونِ الرَّحْمَنِ ءالِهَةً يُعْبَدُونَ
For example, we sent Moses with our proofs to Pharaoh and his elders, proclaiming: "I am a messenger from the Lord of the universe."
For example, we sent Moses with our proofs to Pharaoh and his elders, proclaiming: "I am a messenger from the Lord of the universe."
وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا مُوسَى بِءايَتِنَا إِلَى فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَإيهِ فَقَالَ إِنِّي رَسُولُ رَبِّ الْعَلَمِينَ
When he showed them our proofs, they laughed at them.
When he showed them our proofs, they laughed at them.
فَلَمَّا جَاءَهُمْ بِءايَتِنَا إِذَا هُمْ مِنْهَا يَضْحَكُونَ
Moses and Pharaoh
Moses and Pharaoh
Every sign we showed them was bigger than the one before it. We afflicted them with the plagues, perhaps they repent.
Every sign we showed them was bigger than the one before it. We afflicted them with the plagues, perhaps they repent.
وَمَا نُرِيهِمْ مِنْ ءايَةٍ إِلَّا هِيَ أَكْبَرُ مِنْ أُخْتِهَا وَأَخَذْنَهُمْ بِالْعَذَابِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ
They said, "O you magician, implore your Lord on our behalf, since you have an agreement with Him (to relieve this plague); we will then be guided."
They said, "O you magician, implore your Lord on our behalf (to relieve this plague), since you have an agreement with Him; we will then be guided."
وَقَالُوا يَايُّهَ السَّاحِرُ ادْعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ بِمَا عَهِدَ عِنْدَكَ إِنَّنَا لَمُهْتَدُونَ
But as soon as we relieved their affliction, they reverted.
But as soon as we relieved their affliction, they reverted.
فَلَمَّا كَشَفْنَا عَنْهُمْ الْعَذَابَ إِذَا هُمْ يَنكُثُونَ
Pharaoh announced to his people, "O my people, do I not possess the kingship over Egypt, and these flowing rivers belong to me? Do you not see?
Pharaoh announced to his people, "O my people, do I not possess the kingship over Egypt, and these flowing rivers belong to me? Do you not see?
وَنَادَى فِرْعَوْنُ فِي قَوْمِهِ قَالَ يَقَوْمِ أَلَيْسَ لِي مُلْكُ مِصْرَ وَهَذِهِ الْأَنْهَرُ تَجْرِي مِنْ تَحْتِي أَفَلَا تُبْصِرُونَ
"Which one is better; me or that one who is lowly and can hardly speak?
"Which one is better; me or that one who is lowly and can hardly speak?
أَمْ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ هَذَا الَّذِي هُوَ مَهِينٌ وَلَا يَكَادُ يُبِينُ
"How come he does not possess a treasure of gold; how come the angels do not accompany him?"
"How come he does not possess a treasure of gold; how come the angels do not accompany him?"
فَلَوْلَا أُلْقِيَ عَلَيْهِ أَسْوِرَةٌ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ أَوْ جَاءَ مَعَهُ الْمَلَئِكَةُ مُقْتَرِنِينَ
He thus fooled his people, and they obeyed him; they were wicked people.
He thus fooled his people, and they obeyed him; they were wicked people.
فَاسْتَخَفَّ قَوْمَهُ فَأَطَاعُوهُ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا قَوْمًا فَسِقِينَ
When they persisted in opposing us, we punished them and drowned them all.
When they persisted in opposing us, we punished them and drowned them all.
فَلَمَّا ءاسَفُونَا انتَقَمْنَا مِنْهُمْ فَأَغْرَقْنَهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
We rendered them a precedent and an example for the others.
We rendered them a precedent and an example for the others.
فَجَعَلْنَهُمْ سَلَفًا وَمَثَلًا لِلْاءخِرِينَ
Jesus: Another Example
Jesus: Another Example
When the son of Mary was cited as an example, your people disregarded it.
When the son of Mary was cited as an example, your people disregarded it.
وَلَمَّا ضُرِبَ ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ مَثَلًا إِذَا قَوْمُكَ مِنْهُ يَصِدُّونَ
They said, "Is it better to worship our gods, or to worship him?" They said this only to argue with you. Indeed, they are people who have joined the opposition.
They said, "Is it better to worship our gods, or to worship him?" They said this only to argue with you. Indeed, they are people who have joined the opposition.
وَقَالُوا ءألِهَتُنَا خَيْرٌ أَمْ هُوَ مَا ضَرَبُوهُ لَكَ إِلَّا جَدَلًا بَلْ هُمْ قَوْمٌ خَصِمُونَ
He was no more than a servant whom we blessed, and we sent him as an example for the Children of Israel.
He was no more than a servant whom we blessed, and we sent him as an example for the Children of Israel.
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا عَبْدٌ أَنْعَمْنَا عَلَيْهِ وَجَعَلْنَهُ مَثَلًا لِبَنِي إِسْرَءيلَ
If we willed, we could have made you angels who colonize and reproduce on earth.
If we willed, we could have made you angels who colonize and reproduce on earth.
وَلَوْ نَشَاءُ لَجَعَلْنَا مِنْكُمْ مَلَئِكَةً فِي الْأَرْضِ يَخْلُفُونَ
Jesus and the End of the World*
Jesus and the End of the World*
He is to serve as a marker for knowing the end of the world,* so you can no longer harbor any doubt about it. You shall follow Me; this is the right path.
He is to serve as a marker for knowing the end of the world, so you can no longer harbor any doubt about it. You shall follow Me; this is the right path.
وَإِنَّهُ لَعِلْمٌ لِلسَّاعَةِ فَلَا تَمْتَرُنَّ بِهَا وَاتَّبِعُون هَذَا صِرَطٌ مُسْتَقِيمٌ
Let not the devil repel you; he is your most ardent enemy.
Let not the devil repel you; he is your most ardent enemy.
وَلَا يَصُدَّنَّكُمْ الشَّيْطَنُ إِنَّهُ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ مُبِينٌ
When Jesus went with the proofs, he said, "I bring to you wisdom, and to clarify some of the matters in which you dispute. You shall reverence GOD and obey me.
When Jesus went with the proofs, he said, "I bring to you wisdom, and to clarify some of the matters in which you dispute. You shall reverence GOD and obey me.
وَلَمَّا جَاءَ عِيسَى بِالْبَيِّنَتِ قَالَ قَدْ جِئْتُكُمْ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَلِأُبَيِّنَ لَكُمْ بَعْضَ الَّذِي تَخْتَلِفُونَ فِيهِ فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُون
"GOD is my Lord and your Lord, you shall worship Him alone. This is the right path."
"GOD is my Lord and your Lord, you shall worship Him alone. This is the right path."
إِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكُمْ فَاعْبُدُوهُ هَذَا صِرَطٌ مُسْتَقِيمٌ
The opponents disputed among themselves. Woe to those who transgress from the retribution of a painful day.
The opponents disputed among themselves. Woe to those who transgress from the retribution of a painful day.
فَاخْتَلَفَ الْأَحْزَابُ مِنْ بَيْنِهِمْ فَوَيْلٌ لِلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا مِنْ عَذَابِ يَوْمٍ أَلِيمٍ
Are they waiting for the Hour (Day of Judgment) to come to them suddenly when they least expect it?
Are they waiting for the Hour (Day of Judgment) to come to them suddenly when they least expect it?
هَلْ يَنظُرُونَ إِلَّا السَّاعَةَ أَنْ تَأْتِيَهُمْ بَغْتَةً وَهُمْ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ
The close friends on that day will become enemies of one another, except for the righteous.
The close friends on that day will become enemies of one another, except for the righteous.
الْأَخِلَّاءُ يَوْمَئِذٍ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ عَدُوٌّ إِلَّا الْمُتَّقِينَ
The Righteous
The Righteous
O My servants, you will have no fear on that day, nor will you grieve.
O My servants, you will have no fear on that day, nor will you grieve.
يَعِبَادِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْكُمْ الْيَوْمَ وَلَا أَنْتُمْ تَحْزَنُونَ
They are the ones who believed in our revelations, and were submitters.
They are the ones who believed in our revelations, and were submitters.
الَّذِينَ ءامَنُوا بِءايَتِنَا وَكَانُوا مُسْلِمِينَ
Enter Paradise, together with your spouses, and rejoice.
Enter Paradise, together with your spouses, and rejoice.
ادْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ أَنْتُمْ وَأَزْوَجُكُمْ تُحْبَرُونَ
Offered to them will be golden trays and cups, and they will find everything the hearts desire and the eyes wish for. You live therein forever.
Offered to them will be golden trays and cups, and they will find everything the hearts desire and the eyes wish for. You live therein forever.
يُطَافُ عَلَيْهِمْ بِصِحَافٍ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ وَأَكْوَابٍ وَفِيهَا مَا تَشْتَهِيهِ الْأَنفُسُ وَتَلَذُّ الْأَعْيُنُ وَأَنْتُمْ فِيهَا خَلِدُونَ
Such is the Paradise that you inherit, in return for your works.
Such is the Paradise that you inherit, in return for your works.
وَتِلْكَ الْجَنَّةُ الَّتِي أُورِثْتُمُوهَا بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
You will have in it all kinds of fruits, from which you eat.
You will have in it all kinds of fruits, from which you eat.
لَكُمْ فِيهَا فَكِهَةٌ كَثِيرَةٌ مِنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ
Surely, the guilty will abide in the retribution of Gehenna forever.
Surely, the guilty will abide in the retribution of Gehenna forever.
إِنَّ الْمُجْرِمِينَ فِي عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ خَلِدُونَ
Never will the retribution be commuted for them; they will be confined therein.
Never will the retribution be commuted for them; they will be confined therein.
لَا يُفَتَّرُ عَنْهُمْ وَهُمْ فِيهِ مُبْلِسُونَ
It is not us who wronged them; it is they who wronged their own souls.
It is not us who wronged them; it is they who wronged their own souls.
وَمَا ظَلَمْنَهُمْ وَلَكِنْ كَانُوا هُمْ الظَّلِمِينَ
They will implore: "O Malek, let your Lord finish us off." He will say, "You are staying forever.
They will implore: "O Maalek, let your Lord finish us off." He will say, "You are staying forever.
وَنَادَوْا يَمَلِكُ لِيَقْضِ عَلَيْنَا رَبُّكَ قَالَ إِنَّكُمْ مَكِثُونَ
They Hate The Truth
They Hate The Truth
"We have given you the truth, but most of you hate the truth."
"We have given you the truth, but most of you hate the truth."
لَقَدْ جِئْنَكُمْ بِالْحَقِّ وَلَكِنَّ أَكْثَرَكُمْ لِلْحَقِّ كَرِهُونَ
Have they schemed some scheme? We too are scheming.
Have they schemed some scheme? We too are scheming.
أَمْ أَبْرَمُوا أَمْرًا فَإِنَّا مُبْرِمُونَ
Do they think that we do not hear their secrets and conspiracies? Yes indeed; our messengers are with them, recording.
Do they think that we do not hear their secrets and conspiracies? Yes indeed; our messengers are with them, recording.
أَمْ يَحْسَبُونَ أَنَّا لَا نَسْمَعُ سِرَّهُمْ وَنَجْوَهُمْ بَلَى وَرُسُلُنَا لَدَيْهِمْ يَكْتُبُونَ
Proclaim: "If the Most Gracious did have a son, I would still be the foremost worshiper."
Proclaim: "If the Most Gracious did have a son, I would still be the foremost worshiper."
قُلْ إِنْ كَانَ لِلرَّحْمَنِ وَلَدٌ فَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْعَبِدِينَ
Be He glorified; He is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord with the great dominion, far above their claims.
Be He glorified; He is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord with the great dominion, far above their claims.
سُبْحَنَ رَبِّ السَّمَوَتِ وَالْأَرْضِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ
Let them blunder and play until they meet their day that is awaiting them.
Let them blunder and play until they meet their day that is awaiting them.
فَذَرْهُمْ يَخُوضُوا وَيَلْعَبُوا حَتَّى يُلَقُوا يَوْمَهُمْ الَّذِي يُوعَدُونَ
He is the only One who is a deity in the heaven and a deity on earth. He is the Most Wise, the Omniscient.
He is the only One who is a deity in the heaven and a deity on earth. He is the Most Wise, the Omniscient.
وَهُوَ الَّذِي فِي السَّمَاءِ إِلَهٌ وَفِي الْأَرْضِ إِلَهٌ وَهُوَ الْحَكِيمُ الْعَلِيمُ
Most Exalted is the One who possesses all sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them. With Him is the knowledge about the Hour (end of the world), and to Him you will be returned.
Most Exalted is the One who possesses all sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them. With Him is the knowledge about the Hour (end of the world), and to Him you will be returned.
وَتَبَارَكَ الَّذِي لَهُ مُلْكُ السَّمَوَتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا وَعِنْدَهُ عِلْمُ السَّاعَةِ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ
None of those whom they idolize beside Him possess any power to intercede, unless their intercession coincides with the truth, and they fully know.
None of those whom they idolize beside Him possess any power to intercede, unless their intercession coincides with the truth, and they fully know.
وَلَا يَمْلِكُ الَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ مِنْ دُونِهِ الشَّفَعَةَ إِلَّا مَنْ شَهِدَ بِالْحَقِّ وَهُمْ يَعْلَمُونَ
If you asked them who created them, they would say, "GOD." Why then did they deviate?
If you asked them who created them, they would say, "GOD." Why then did they deviate?
وَلَئِنْ سَأَلْتَهُمْ مَنْ خَلَقَهُمْ لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ فَأَنَّى يُؤْفَكُونَ
It will be proclaimed: "O my Lord, these people do not believe."
It will be proclaimed: "O my Lord, these people do not believe."
وَقِيلِهِ يَرَبِّ إِنَّ هَؤُلَاءِ قَوْمٌ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
You shall disregard them and say, "Peace;" they will surely find out.
You shall disregard them and say, "Peace;" they will surely find out.
فَاصْفَحْ عَنْهُمْ وَقُلْ سَلَمٌ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ