Kitab

النمل

Chapter 27, 93 verses

  • Arabic
  • Shakir
  • Transliteration
  • Pickthall
Arabic

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم طس ۚ تلك آيات القرآن وكتاب مبين

Shakir

Ta Sin! These are the verses of the Quran and the Book that makes (things) clear

Transliteration

Taseen tilka ayatu alqurani wakitabin mubeenin

Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Ta. Sin. These are revelations of the Qur'an and a Scripture that maketh plain;

Arabic

هدى وبشرى للمؤمنين

Shakir

A guidance and good news for the believers,

Transliteration

Hudan wabushra lilmumineena

Pickthall

A guidance and good tidings for believers

Arabic

الذين يقيمون الصلاة ويؤتون الزكاة وهم بالآخرة هم يوقنون

Shakir

Who keep up prayer and pay the poor - rate, and of the hereafter, they are sure.

Transliteration

Allatheena yuqeemoona alssalata wayutoona alzzakata wahum bialakhirati hum yooqinoona

Pickthall

Who establish worship and pay the poor - due and are sure of the Hereafter.

Arabic

إن الذين لا يؤمنون بالآخرة زينا لهم أعمالهم فهم يعمهون

Shakir

As to those who do not believe in the hereafter, We have surely made their deeds fair - seeming to them, but they blindly wander on.

Transliteration

Inna allatheena la yuminoona bialakhirati zayyanna lahum aAAmalahum fahum yaAAmahoona

Pickthall

Lo! as for those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their works fairseeming unto them so that they are all astray.

Arabic

أولئك الذين لهم سوء العذاب وهم في الآخرة هم الأخسرون

Shakir

These are they who shall have an evil punishment, and in the hereafter they shall be the greatest losers.

Transliteration

Olaika allatheena lahum sooo alAAathabi wahum fee alakhirati humu alakhsaroona

Pickthall

Those are they for whom is the worst of punishment, and in the Hereafter they will be the greatest losers.

Arabic

وإنك لتلقى القرآن من لدن حكيم عليم

Shakir

And most surely you are made to receive the Quran from the Wise, the Knowing Allah.

Transliteration

Wainnaka latulaqqa alqurana min ladun hakeemin AAaleemin

Pickthall

Lo! as for thee (Muhammad), thou verily receivest the Qur'an from the presence of One Wise, Aware.

Arabic

إذ قال موسى لأهله إني آنست نارا سآتيكم منها بخبر أو آتيكم بشهاب قبس لعلكم تصطلون

Shakir

When Musa said to his family: Surely I see fire; I will bring to you from it some news, or I will bring to you therefrom a burning firebrand so that you may warm yourselves.

Transliteration

Ith qala moosa liahlihi innee anastu naran saateekum minha bikhabarin aw ateekum bishihabin qabasin laAAallakum tastaloona

Pickthall

(Remember) when Moses said unto his household: Lo! I spy afar off a fire; I will bring you tidings thence, or bring to you a borrowed flame that ye may warm yourselves.

Arabic

فلما جاءها نودي أن بورك من في النار ومن حولها وسبحان الله رب العالمين

Shakir

So when he came to it a voice was uttered saying: Blessed is Whoever is in the fire and whatever is about it; and glory be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds;

Transliteration

Falamma jaaha noodiya an boorika man fee alnnari waman hawlaha wasubhana Allahi rabbi alAAalameena

Pickthall

But when he reached it, he was called, saying: Blessed is Whosoever is in the fire and Whosoever is round about it! And Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Worlds!

Arabic

يا موسى إنه أنا الله العزيز الحكيم

Shakir

O Musa! surely I am Allah, the Mighty, the Wise;

Transliteration

Ya moosa innahu ana Allahu alAAazeezu alhakeemu

Pickthall

O Moses! Lo! it is I, Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.

Arabic

وألق عصاك ۚ فلما رآها تهتز كأنها جان ولى مدبرا ولم يعقب ۚ يا موسى لا تخف إني لا يخاف لدي المرسلون

Shakir

And cast down your staff. So when he saw it in motion as if it were a serpent, he turned back retreating and did not return: O Musa! fear not; surely the apostles shall not fear in My presence;

Transliteration

Waalqi AAasaka falamma raaha tahtazzu kaannaha jannun walla mudbiran walam yuAAaqqib ya moosa la takhaf innee la yakhafu ladayya almursaloona

Pickthall

And throw down thy staff! But when he saw it writhing as it were a demon, he turned to flee headlong; (but it was said unto him): O Moses! Fear not! the emissaries fear not in My presence,

Arabic

إلا من ظلم ثم بدل حسنا بعد سوء فإني غفور رحيم

Shakir

Neither he who has been unjust, then he does good instead after evil, for surely I am the Forgiving, the Merciful:

Transliteration

Illa man thalama thumma baddala husnan baAAda sooin fainnee ghafoorun raheemun

Pickthall

Save him who hath done wrong and afterward hath changed evil for good. And lo! I am Forgiving, Merciful.

Arabic

وأدخل يدك في جيبك تخرج بيضاء من غير سوء ۖ في تسع آيات إلى فرعون وقومه ۚ إنهم كانوا قوما فاسقين

Shakir

And enter your hand into the opening of your bosom, it shall come forth white without evil; among nine signs to Firon and his people, surely they are a transgressing people.

Transliteration

Waadkhil yadaka fee jaybika takhruj baydaa min ghayri sooin fee tisAAi ayatin ila firAAawna waqawmihi innahum kanoo qawman fasiqeena

Pickthall

And put thy hand into the bosom of thy robe, it will come forth white but unhurt. (This will be one) among nine tokens unto Pharaoh and his people Lo! they were ever evil - living folk.

Arabic

فلما جاءتهم آياتنا مبصرة قالوا هذا سحر مبين

Shakir

So when Our clear signs came to them, they said: This is clear enchantment.

Transliteration

Falamma jaathum ayatuna mubsiratan qaloo hatha sihrun mubeenun

Pickthall

But when Our tokens came unto them, plain to see, they said: This is mere magic,

Arabic

وجحدوا بها واستيقنتها أنفسهم ظلما وعلوا ۚ فانظر كيف كان عاقبة المفسدين

Shakir

And they denied them unjustly and proudly while their soul had been convinced of them; consider, then how was the end of the mischief - makers.

Transliteration

Wajahadoo biha waistayqanatha anfusuhum thulman waAAuluwwan faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almufsideena

Pickthall

And they denied them, though their souls acknowledged them, for spite and arrogance. Then see the nature of the consequence for the wrong - doers!

Arabic

ولقد آتينا داوود وسليمان علما ۖ وقالا الحمد لله الذي فضلنا على كثير من عباده المؤمنين

Shakir

And certainly We gave knowledge to Dawood and Sulaiman, and they both said: Praise be to Allah, Who has made us to excel many of His believing servants.

Transliteration

Walaqad atayna dawooda wasulaymana AAilman waqala alhamdu lillahi allathee faddalana AAala katheerin min AAibadihi almumineena

Pickthall

And We verily gave knowledge unto David and Solomon, and they said: Praise be to Allah, Who hath preferred us above many of His believing slaves!

Arabic

وورث سليمان داوود ۖ وقال يا أيها الناس علمنا منطق الطير وأوتينا من كل شيء ۖ إن هذا لهو الفضل المبين

Shakir

And Sulaiman was Dawood's heir, and he said: O men! we have been taught the language of birds, and we have been given all things; most surely this is manifest grace.

Transliteration

Wawaritha sulaymanu dawooda waqala ya ayyuha alnnasu AAullimna mantiqa alttayri waooteena min kulli shayin inna hatha lahuwa alfadlu almubeenu

Pickthall

And Solomon was David's heir. And he said: O mankind! Lo! we have been taught the language of birds, and have been given (abundance) of all things. This surely is evident favour.

Arabic

وحشر لسليمان جنوده من الجن والإنس والطير فهم يوزعون

Shakir

And his hosts of the jinn and the men and the birds were gathered to him, and they were formed into groups.

Transliteration

Wahushira lisulaymana junooduhu mina aljinni waalinsi waalttayri fahum yoozaAAoona

Pickthall

And there were gathered together unto Solomon his armies of the jinn and humankind, and of the birds, and they were set in battle order;

Arabic

حتى إذا أتوا على واد النمل قالت نملة يا أيها النمل ادخلوا مساكنكم لا يحطمنكم سليمان وجنوده وهم لا يشعرون

Shakir

Until when they came to the valley of the Naml, a Namlite said: O Naml! enter your houses, (that) Sulaiman and his hosts may not crush you while they do not know.

Transliteration

Hatta itha ataw AAala wadi alnnamli qalat namlatun ya ayyuha alnnamlu odkhuloo masakinakum la yahtimannakum sulaymanu wajunooduhu wahum la yashAAuroona

Pickthall

Till, when they reached the Valley of the Ants, an ant exclaimed: O ants! Enter your dwellings lest Solomon and his armies crush you, unperceiving.

Arabic

فتبسم ضاحكا من قولها وقال رب أوزعني أن أشكر نعمتك التي أنعمت علي وعلى والدي وأن أعمل صالحا ترضاه وأدخلني برحمتك في عبادك الصالحين

Shakir

So he smiled, wondering at her word, and said: My Lord! grant me that I should be grateful for Thy favor which Thou hast bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I should do good such as Thou art pleased with, and make me enter, by Thy mercy, into Thy servants, the good ones.

Transliteration

Fatabassama dahikan min qawliha waqala rabbi awziAAnee an ashkura niAAmataka allatee anAAamta AAalayya waAAala walidayya waan aAAmala salihan tardahu waadkhilnee birahmatika fee AAibadika alssaliheena

Pickthall

And (Solomon) smiled, laughing at her speech, and said: My Lord, arouse me to be thankful for Thy favour wherewith Thou hast favoured me and my parents, and to do good that shall be pleasing unto Thee, and include me in (the number of) Thy righteous slaves.

Arabic

وتفقد الطير فقال ما لي لا أرى الهدهد أم كان من الغائبين

Shakir

And he reviewed the birds, then said: How is it I see not the hoopoe or is it that he is of the absentees?

Transliteration

Watafaqqada alttayra faqala ma liya la ara alhudhuda am kana mina alghaibeena

Pickthall

And he sought among the birds and said: How is it that I see not the hoopoe, or is he among the absent ?

Arabic

لأعذبنه عذابا شديدا أو لأذبحنه أو ليأتيني بسلطان مبين

Shakir

I will most certainly punish him with a severe punishment, or kill him, or he shall bring to me a clear plea.

Transliteration

LaoAAaththibannahu AAathaban shadeedan aw laathbahannahu aw layatiyannee bisultanin mubeenin

Pickthall

I verily will punish him with hard punishment or I verily will slay him, or he verily shall bring me a plain excuse.

Arabic

فمكث غير بعيد فقال أحطت بما لم تحط به وجئتك من سبإ بنبإ يقين

Shakir

And he tarried not long, then said: I comprehend that which you do not comprehend and I have brought to you a sure information from Sheba.

Transliteration

Famakatha ghayra baAAeedin faqala ahattu bima lam tuhit bihi wajituka min sabain binabain yaqeenin

Pickthall

But he was not long in coming, and he said: I have found out (a thing) that thou apprehendest not, and I come unto thee from Sheba with sure tidings.

Arabic

إني وجدت امرأة تملكهم وأوتيت من كل شيء ولها عرش عظيم

Shakir

Surely I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given abundance and she has a mighty throne:

Transliteration

Innee wajadtu imraatan tamlikuhum waootiyat min kulli shayin walaha AAarshun AAatheemun

Pickthall

Lo! I found a woman ruling over them, and she hath been given (abundance) of all things, and hers is a mighty throne.

Arabic

وجدتها وقومها يسجدون للشمس من دون الله وزين لهم الشيطان أعمالهم فصدهم عن السبيل فهم لا يهتدون

Shakir

I found her and her people adoring the sun instead of Allah, and the Shaitan has made their deeds fair - seeming to them and thus turned them from the way, so they do not go aright

Transliteration

Wajadtuha waqawmaha yasjudoona lilshshamsi min dooni Allahi wazayyana lahumu alshshaytanu aAAmalahum fasaddahum AAani alssabeeli fahum la yahtadoona

Pickthall

I found her and her people worshipping the sun instead of Allah; and Satan maketh their works fairseeming unto them, and debarreth them from the way (of Truth), so that they go not aright;

Arabic

ألا يسجدوا لله الذي يخرج الخبء في السماوات والأرض ويعلم ما تخفون وما تعلنون

Shakir

That they do not make obeisance to Allah, Who brings forth what is hidden in the heavens and the earth and knows what you hide and what you make manifest:

Transliteration

Alla yasjudoo lillahi allathee yukhriju alkhabaa fee alssamawati waalardi wayaAAlamu ma tukhfoona wama tuAAlinoona

Pickthall

So that they worship not Allah, Who bringeth forth the hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knoweth what ye hide and what ye proclaim,

Arabic

الله لا إله إلا هو رب العرش العظيم ۩

Shakir

Allah, there is no god but He: He is the Lord of mighty power.

Transliteration

Allahu la ilaha illa huwa rabbu alAAarshi alAAatheemi

Pickthall

Allah; there is no God save Him, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne.

Arabic

۞ قال سننظر أصدقت أم كنت من الكاذبين

Shakir

He said: We will see whether you have told the truth or whether you are of the liars:

Transliteration

Qala sananthuru asadaqta am kunta mina alkathibeena

Pickthall

(Solomon) said: We shall see whether thou speakest truth or whether thou art of the liars.

Arabic

اذهب بكتابي هذا فألقه إليهم ثم تول عنهم فانظر ماذا يرجعون

Shakir

Take this my letter and hand it over to them, then turn away from them and see what (answer) they return.

Transliteration

Ithhab bikitabee hatha faalqih ilayhim thumma tawalla AAanhum faonthur matha yarjiAAoona

Pickthall

Go with this my letter and throw it down unto them; then turn away and see what (answer) they return,

Arabic

قالت يا أيها الملأ إني ألقي إلي كتاب كريم

Shakir

She said: O chief! surely an honorable letter has been delivered to me

Transliteration

Qalat ya ayyuha almalao innee olqiya ilayya kitabun kareemun

Pickthall

(The Queen of Sheba) said (when she received the letter): O chieftains! Lo! there hath been thrown unto me a noble letter.

Arabic

إنه من سليمان وإنه بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Shakir

Surely it is from Sulaiman, and surely it is in the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful;

Transliteration

Innahu min sulaymana wainnahu bismi Allahi alrrahmani alrraheemi

Pickthall

Lo! it is from Solomon, and lo! it is: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful;

Arabic

ألا تعلوا علي وأتوني مسلمين

Shakir

Saying: exalt not yourselves against me and come to me in submission.

Transliteration

Alla taAAloo AAalayya watoonee muslimeena

Pickthall

Exalt not yourselves against me, but come unto me as those who surrender.

Arabic

قالت يا أيها الملأ أفتوني في أمري ما كنت قاطعة أمرا حتى تشهدون

Shakir

She said: O chiefs! give me advice respecting my affair: I never decide an affair until you are in my presence.

Transliteration

Qalat ya ayyuha almalao aftoonee fee amree ma kuntu qatiAAatan amran hatta tashhadoona

Pickthall

She said: O chieftains! Pronounce for me in my case. I decide no case till ye are present with me.

Arabic

قالوا نحن أولو قوة وأولو بأس شديد والأمر إليك فانظري ماذا تأمرين

Shakir

They said: We are possessors of strength and possessors of mighty prowess, and the command is yours, therefore see what you will command.

Transliteration

Qaloo nahnu oloo quwwatin waoloo basin shadeedin waalamru ilayki faonthuree matha tamureena

Pickthall

They said: We are lords of might and lords of great prowess, but it is for thee to command; so consider what thou wilt command.

Arabic

قالت إن الملوك إذا دخلوا قرية أفسدوها وجعلوا أعزة أهلها أذلة ۖ وكذلك يفعلون

Shakir

She said: Surely the kings, when they enter a town, ruin it and make the noblest of its people to be low, and thus they (always) do;

Transliteration

Qalat inna almulooka itha dakhaloo qaryatan afsadooha wajaAAaloo aAAizzata ahliha athillatan wakathalika yafAAaloona

Pickthall

She said: Lo! kings, when they enter a township, ruin it and make the honour of its people shame. Thus will they do.

Arabic

وإني مرسلة إليهم بهدية فناظرة بم يرجع المرسلون

Shakir

And surely I am going to send a present to them, and shall wait to see what (answer) do the apostles bring back.

Transliteration

Wainnee mursilatun ilayhim bihadiyyatin fanathiratun bima yarjiAAu almursaloona

Pickthall

But lo! I am going to send a present unto them, and to see with what (answer) the messengers return.

Arabic

فلما جاء سليمان قال أتمدونن بمال فما آتاني الله خير مما آتاكم بل أنتم بهديتكم تفرحون

Shakir

So when he came to Sulaiman, he said: What! will you help me with wealth? But what Allah has given me is better than what He has given you. Nay, you are exultant because of your present;

Transliteration

Falamma jaa sulaymana qala atumiddoonani bimalin fama ataniya Allahu khayrun mimma atakum bal antum bihadiyyatikum tafrahoona

Pickthall

So when (the envoy) came unto Solomon, (the King) said: What! Would ye help me with wealth ? But that which Allah hath given me is better than that which He hath given you. Nay it is ye (and not I) who exult in your gift.

Arabic

ارجع إليهم فلنأتينهم بجنود لا قبل لهم بها ولنخرجنهم منها أذلة وهم صاغرون

Shakir

Go back to them, so we will most certainly come to them with hosts which they shall have no power to oppose, and we will most certainly expel them therefrom in abasement, and they shall be in a state of ignominy.

Transliteration

IrjiAA ilayhim falanatiyannahum bijunoodin la qibala lahum biha walanukhrijannahum minha athillatan wahum saghiroona

Pickthall

Return unto them. We verily shall come unto them with hosts that they cannot resist, and we shall drive them out from thence with shame, and they will be abased.

Arabic

قال يا أيها الملأ أيكم يأتيني بعرشها قبل أن يأتوني مسلمين

Shakir

He said: O chiefs! which of you can bring to me her throne before they come to me in submission?

Transliteration

Qala ya ayyuha almalao ayyukum yateenee biAAarshiha qabla an yatoonee muslimeena

Pickthall

He said: O chiefs! Which of you will bring me her throne before they come unto me, surrendering ?

Arabic

قال عفريت من الجن أنا آتيك به قبل أن تقوم من مقامك ۖ وإني عليه لقوي أمين

Shakir

One audacious among the jinn said: I will bring it to you before you rise up from your place; and most surely I am strong (and) trusty for it.

Transliteration

Qala AAifreetun mina aljinni ana ateeka bihi qabla an taqooma min maqamika wainne AAalayhi laqawiyyun ameenun

Pickthall

A stalwart of the jinn said: I will bring it thee before thou canst rise from thy place. Lo! I verily am strong and trusty for such work.

Arabic

قال الذي عنده علم من الكتاب أنا آتيك به قبل أن يرتد إليك طرفك ۚ فلما رآه مستقرا عنده قال هذا من فضل ربي ليبلوني أأشكر أم أكفر ۖ ومن شكر فإنما يشكر لنفسه ۖ ومن كفر فإن ربي غني كريم

Shakir

One who had the knowledge of the Book said: I will bring it to you in the twinkling of an eye. Then when he saw it settled beside him, he said: This is of the grace of my Lord that He may try me whether I am grateful or ungrateful; and whoever is grateful, he is grateful only for his own soul, and whoever is ungrateful, then surely my Lord is Self - sufficient, Honored.

Transliteration

Qala allathee AAindahu AAilmun mina alkitabi ana ateeka bihi qabla an yartadda ilayka tarfuka falamma raahu mustaqirran AAindahu qala hatha min fadli rabbee liyabluwanee aashkuru am akfuru waman shakara fainnama yashkuru linafsihi waman kafara fainna rabbee ghaniyyun kareemun

Pickthall

One with whom was knowledge of the Scripture said: I will bring it thee before thy gaze returneth unto thee. And when he saw it set in his presence, (Solomon) said: This is of the bounty of my Lord, that He may try me whether I give thanks or am ungrateful. Whosoever giveth thanks he only giveth thanks for (the good of) his own soul; and whosoever is ungrateful (is ungrateful only to his own soul's hurt). For lo! my Lord is Absolute in independence, Bountiful.

Arabic

قال نكروا لها عرشها ننظر أتهتدي أم تكون من الذين لا يهتدون

Shakir

He said: Alter her throne for her, we will see whether she follows the right way or is of those who do not go aright.

Transliteration

Qala nakkiroo laha AAarshaha nanthur atahtadee am takoonu mina allatheena la yahtadoona

Pickthall

He said: Disguise her throne for her that we may see whether she will go aright or be of those not rightly guided.

Arabic

فلما جاءت قيل أهكذا عرشك ۖ قالت كأنه هو ۚ وأوتينا العلم من قبلها وكنا مسلمين

Shakir

So when she came, it was said: Is your throne like this? She said: It is as it were the same, and we were given the knowledge before it, and we were submissive.

Transliteration

Falamma jaat qeela ahakatha AAarshuki qalat kaannahu huwa waooteena alAAilma min qabliha wakunna muslimeena

Pickthall

So, when she came, it was said (unto her): Is thy throne like this ? She said: (It is) as though it were the very one. And (Solomon said): We were given the knowledge before her and we had surrendered (to Allah).

Arabic

وصدها ما كانت تعبد من دون الله ۖ إنها كانت من قوم كافرين

Shakir

And what she worshipped besides Allah prevented her, surely she was of an unbelieving people.

Transliteration

Wasaddaha ma kanat taAAbudu min dooni Allahi innaha kanat min qawmin kafireena

Pickthall

And (all) that she was wont to worship instead of Allah hindered her, for she came of disbelieving folk.

Arabic

قيل لها ادخلي الصرح ۖ فلما رأته حسبته لجة وكشفت عن ساقيها ۚ قال إنه صرح ممرد من قوارير ۗ قالت رب إني ظلمت نفسي وأسلمت مع سليمان لله رب العالمين

Shakir

It was said to her: Enter the palace; but when she saw it she deemed it to be a great expanse of water, and bared her legs. He said: Surely it is a palace made smooth with glass. She said: My Lord! surely I have been unjust to myself, and I submit with Sulaiman to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

Transliteration

Qeela laha odkhulee alssarha falamma raathu hasibathu lujjatan wakashafat AAan saqayha qala innahu sarhun mumarradun min qawareera qalat rabbi innee thalamtu nafsee waaslamtu maAAa sulaymana lillahi rabbi alAAalameena

Pickthall

It was said unto her: Enter the hall. And when she saw it she deemed it a pool and bared her legs. (Solomon) said: Lo! it is a hall, made smooth, of glass. She said: My Lord! Lo! I have wronged myself, and I surrender with Solomon unto Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.

Arabic

ولقد أرسلنا إلى ثمود أخاهم صالحا أن اعبدوا الله فإذا هم فريقان يختصمون

Shakir

And certainly We sent to Samood their brother Salih, saying: Serve Allah; and lo! they became two sects quarrelling with each other.

Transliteration

Walaqad arsalna ila thamooda akhahum salihan ani oAAbudoo Allaha faitha hum fareeqani yakhtasimoona

Pickthall

And We verily sent unto Thamud their brother Salih, saying: Worship Allah. And lo! they (then became two parties quarrelling.

Arabic

قال يا قوم لم تستعجلون بالسيئة قبل الحسنة ۖ لولا تستغفرون الله لعلكم ترحمون

Shakir

He said: O my people! why do you seek to hasten on the evil before the good? Why do you not ask forgiveness of Allah so that you may be dealt with mercifully?

Transliteration

Qala ya qawmi lima tastaAAjiloona bialssayyiati qabla alhasanati lawla tastaghfiroona Allaha laAAallakum turhamoona

Pickthall

He said: O my people! Why will ye hasten on the evil rather than the good ? Why will ye not ask pardon of Allah, that ye may receive mercy.

Arabic

قالوا اطيرنا بك وبمن معك ۚ قال طائركم عند الله ۖ بل أنتم قوم تفتنون

Shakir

They said: We have met with ill luck on account of you and on account of those with you. He said: The cause of your evil fortune is with Allah; nay, you are a people who are tried.

Transliteration

Qaloo ittayyarna bika wabiman maAAaka qala tairukum AAinda Allahi bal antum qawmun tuftanoona

Pickthall

They said: We augur evil of thee and those with thee. He said: Your evil augury is with Allah. Nay, but ye are folk that are being tested.

Arabic

وكان في المدينة تسعة رهط يفسدون في الأرض ولا يصلحون

Shakir

And there were in the city nine persons who made mischief in the land and did not act aright.

Transliteration

Wakana fee almadeenati tisAAatu rahtin yufsidoona fee alardi wala yuslihoona

Pickthall

And there were in the city nine persons who made mischief in the land and reformed not.

Arabic

قالوا تقاسموا بالله لنبيتنه وأهله ثم لنقولن لوليه ما شهدنا مهلك أهله وإنا لصادقون

Shakir

They said: Swear to each other by Allah that we will certainly make a sudden attack on him and his family by night, then we will say to his heir: We did not witness the destruction of his family, and we are most surely truthful.

Transliteration

Qaloo taqasamoo biAllahi lanubayyitannahu waahlahu thumma lanaqoolanna liwaliyyihi ma shahidna mahlika ahlihi wainna lasadiqoona

Pickthall

They said: Swear one to another by Allah that we verily will attack him and his household by night, and afterward we will surely say unto his friend: We witnessed not the destruction of his household. And lo! we are truthtellers.

Arabic

ومكروا مكرا ومكرنا مكرا وهم لا يشعرون

Shakir

And they planned a plan, and We planned a plan while they perceived not.

Transliteration

Wamakaroo makran wamakarna makran wahum la yashAAuroona

Pickthall

So they plotted a plot: and We plotted a plot, while they perceived not.

Arabic

فانظر كيف كان عاقبة مكرهم أنا دمرناهم وقومهم أجمعين

Shakir

See, then, how was the end of their plan that We destroyed them and their people, all (of them).

Transliteration

Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu makrihim anna dammarnahum waqawmahum ajmaAAeena

Pickthall

Then see the nature of the consequence of their plotting, for lo! We destroyed them and their people, every one.

Arabic

فتلك بيوتهم خاوية بما ظلموا ۗ إن في ذلك لآية لقوم يعلمون

Shakir

So those are their houses fallen down because they were unjust, most surely there is a sign in this for a people who know.

Transliteration

Fatilka buyootuhum khawiyatan bima thalamoo inna fee thalika laayatan liqawmin yaAAlamoona

Pickthall

See, yonder are their dwellings empty and in ruins because they did wrong. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for a people who have knowledge.

Arabic

وأنجينا الذين آمنوا وكانوا يتقون

Shakir

And We delivered those who believed and who guarded (against evil).

Transliteration

Waanjayna allatheena amanoo wakanoo yattaqoona

Pickthall

And we saved those who believed and used to ward off (evil).

Arabic

ولوطا إذ قال لقومه أتأتون الفاحشة وأنتم تبصرون

Shakir

And (We sent) Lut, when he said to his people: What! do you commit indecency while you see?

Transliteration

Walootan ith qala liqawmihi atatoona alfahishata waantum tubsiroona

Pickthall

And Lot! when he said unto his folk: Will ye commit abomination knowingly ?

Arabic

أئنكم لتأتون الرجال شهوة من دون النساء ۚ بل أنتم قوم تجهلون

Shakir

What! do you indeed approach men lustfully rather than women? Nay, you are a people who act ignorantly.

Transliteration

Ainnakum latatoona alrrijala shahwatan min dooni alnnisai bal antum qawmun tajhaloona

Pickthall

Must ye needs lust after men instead of women ? Nay, but ye are folk who act senselessly.

Arabic

۞ فما كان جواب قومه إلا أن قالوا أخرجوا آل لوط من قريتكم ۖ إنهم أناس يتطهرون

Shakir

But the answer of his people was no other except that they ~s said: Turn out Lut's followers from your town; surely they are a people who would keep pure!

Transliteration

Fama kana jawaba qawmihi illa an qaloo akhrijoo ala lootin min qaryatikum innahum onasun yatatahharoona

Pickthall

But the answer of his folk was naught save that they said: Expel the household of Lot from your township, for they (forsooth) are folk who would keep clean!

Arabic

فأنجيناه وأهله إلا امرأته قدرناها من الغابرين

Shakir

But We delivered him and his followers except his wife; We ordained her to be of those who remained behind.

Transliteration

Faanjaynahu waahlahu illa imraatahu qaddarnaha mina alghabireena

Pickthall

Then We saved him and his household save his wife; We destined her to be of those who stayed behind.

Arabic

وأمطرنا عليهم مطرا ۖ فساء مطر المنذرين

Shakir

And We rained on them a rain, and evil was the rain of those who had been warned.

Transliteration

Waamtarna AAalayhim mataran fasaa mataru almunthareena

Pickthall

And We rained a rain upon them. Dreadful is the rain of those who have been warned.

Arabic

قل الحمد لله وسلام على عباده الذين اصطفى ۗ آلله خير أما يشركون

Shakir

Say: Praise be to Allah and peace on His servants whom He has chosen: is Allah better, or what they associate (with Him)?

Transliteration

Quli alhamdu lillahi wasalamun AAala AAibadihi allatheena istafa allahu khayrun amma yushrikoona

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad): Praise be to Allah, and peace be on His slaves whom He hath chosen! Is Allah best, or (all) that ye ascribe as partners (unto Him) ?

Arabic

أمن خلق السماوات والأرض وأنزل لكم من السماء ماء فأنبتنا به حدائق ذات بهجة ما كان لكم أن تنبتوا شجرها ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ بل هم قوم يعدلون

Shakir

Nay, He Who created the heavens and the earth, and sent down for you water from the cloud; then We cause to grow thereby beautiful gardens; it is not possible for you that you should make the trees thereof to grow. Is there a god with Allah? Nay! they are people who deviate.

Transliteration

Amman khalaqa alssamawati waalarda waanzala lakum mina alssamai maan faanbatna bihi hadaiqa thata bahjatin ma kana lakum an tunbitoo shajaraha ailahun maAAa Allahi bal hum qawmun yaAAdiloona

Pickthall

Is not He (best) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sendeth down for you water from the sky wherewith We cause to spring forth joyous orchards, whose trees it never hath been yours to cause to grow. Is there any God beside Allah ? Nay, but they are folk who ascribe equals (unto Him)!

Arabic

أمن جعل الأرض قرارا وجعل خلالها أنهارا وجعل لها رواسي وجعل بين البحرين حاجزا ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ بل أكثرهم لا يعلمون

Shakir

Or, Who made the earth a restingplace, and made in it rivers, and raised on it mountains and placed between the two seas a barrier. Is there a god with Allah? Nay! most of them do not know!

Transliteration

Amman jaAAala alarda qararan wajaAAala khilalaha anharan wajaAAala laha rawasiya wajaAAala bayna albahrayni hajizan ailahun maAAa Allahi bal aktharuhum la yaAAlamoona

Pickthall

Is not He (best) Who made the earth a fixed abode, and placed rivers in the folds thereof, and placed firm hills therein, and hath set a barrier between the two seas ? Is there any God beside Allah ? Nay, but most of them know not!

Arabic

أمن يجيب المضطر إذا دعاه ويكشف السوء ويجعلكم خلفاء الأرض ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ قليلا ما تذكرون

Shakir

Or, Who answers the distressed one when he calls upon Him and removes the evil, and He will make you successors in the earth. Is there a god with Allah? Little is it that you mind!

Transliteration

Amman yujeebu almudtarra itha daAAahu wayakshifu alssooa wayajAAalukum khulafaa alardi ailahun maAAa Allahi qaleelan ma tathakkaroona

Pickthall

Is not He (best) Who answereth the wronged one when he crieth unto Him and removeth the evil, and hath made you viceroys of the earth ? Is there any God beside Allah ? Little do they reflect!

Arabic

أمن يهديكم في ظلمات البر والبحر ومن يرسل الرياح بشرا بين يدي رحمته ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ تعالى الله عما يشركون

Shakir

Or, Who guides you in utter darkness of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as good news before His mercy. Is there a god with Allah? Exalted by Allah above what they associate (with Him).

Transliteration

Amman yahdeekum fee thulumati albarri waalbahri waman yursilu alrriyaha bushran bayna yaday rahmatihi ailahun maAAa Allahi taAAala Allahu AAamma yushrikoona

Pickthall

Is not He (best) Who guideth you in the darkness of the land and the sea, He Who sendeth the winds as heralds of His mercy ? Is there any God beside Allah ? High Exalted be Allah from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him)!

Arabic

أمن يبدأ الخلق ثم يعيده ومن يرزقكم من السماء والأرض ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ قل هاتوا برهانكم إن كنتم صادقين

Shakir

Or, Who originates the creation, then reproduces it and Who gives you sustenance from the heaven and the earth. Is there a god With Allah? Say: Bring your proof if you are truthful.

Transliteration

Amman yabdao alkhalqa thumma yuAAeeduhu waman yarzuqukum mina alssamai waalardi ailahun maAAa Allahi qul hatoo burhanakum in kuntum sadiqeena

Pickthall

Is not He (best) Who produceth creation, then reproduceth it, and Who provideth for you from the heaven and the earth ? Is there any God beside Allah ? Say: Bring your proof, if ye are truthful!

Arabic

قل لا يعلم من في السماوات والأرض الغيب إلا الله ۚ وما يشعرون أيان يبعثون

Shakir

Say: No one in the heavens and the earth knows the unseen but Allah; and they do not know when they shall be raised.

Transliteration

Qul la yaAAlamu man fee alssamawati waalardi alghayba illa Allahu wama yashAAuroona ayyana yubAAathoona

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad): None in the heavens and the earth knoweth the Unseen save Allah; and they know not when they will be raised (again).

Arabic

بل ادارك علمهم في الآخرة ۚ بل هم في شك منها ۖ بل هم منها عمون

Shakir

Nay, their knowledge respecting the hereafter is slight and hasty; nay, they are in doubt about it; nay, they are quite blind to it

Transliteration

Bali iddaraka AAilmuhum fee alakhirati bal hum fee shakkin minha bal hum minha AAamoona

Pickthall

Nay, but doth their knowledge reach to the Hereafter ? Nay, for they are in doubt concerning it. Nay, for they cannot see it.

Arabic

وقال الذين كفروا أإذا كنا ترابا وآباؤنا أئنا لمخرجون

Shakir

And those who disbelieve say: What! when we have become dust and our fathers (too), shall we certainly be brought forth?

Transliteration

Waqala allatheena kafaroo aitha kunna turaban waabaona ainna lamukhrajoona

Pickthall

Yet those who disbelieve say: When we have become dust like our fathers, shall we verily be brought forth (again) ?

Arabic

لقد وعدنا هذا نحن وآباؤنا من قبل إن هذا إلا أساطير الأولين

Shakir

We have certainly been promised this, we and our fathers before; these are naught but stories of the ancients

Transliteration

Laqad wuAAidna hatha nahnu waabaona min qablu in hatha illa asateeru alawwaleena

Pickthall

We were promised this, forsooth, we and our fathers. (All) this is naught but fables of the men of old.

Arabic

قل سيروا في الأرض فانظروا كيف كان عاقبة المجرمين

Shakir

Say: Travel in the earth, then see how was the end of the guilty.

Transliteration

Qul seeroo fee alardi faonthuroo kayfa kana AAaqibatu almujrimeena

Pickthall

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Travel in the land and see the nature of the sequel for the guilty!

Arabic

ولا تحزن عليهم ولا تكن في ضيق مما يمكرون

Shakir

And grieve not for them and be not distressed because of what they plan.

Transliteration

Wala tahzan AAalayhim wala takun fee dayqin mimma yamkuroona

Pickthall

And grieve thou not for them, nor be in distress because of what they plot (against thee).

Arabic

ويقولون متى هذا الوعد إن كنتم صادقين

Shakir

And they say: When will this threat come to pass, if you are truthful?

Transliteration

Wayaqooloona mata hatha alwaAAdu in kuntum sadiqeena

Pickthall

And they say: When (will) this promise (be fulfilled), if ye are truthful ?

Arabic

قل عسى أن يكون ردف لكم بعض الذي تستعجلون

Shakir

Say: Maybe there may have drawn near to you somewhat of that which you seek to hasten on.

Transliteration

Qul AAasa an yakoona radifa lakum baAAdu allathee tastaAAjiloona

Pickthall

Say: It may be that a part of that which ye would hasten on is close behind you.

Arabic

وإن ربك لذو فضل على الناس ولكن أكثرهم لا يشكرون

Shakir

And surely your Lord is the Lord of grace to men, but most of them are not grateful.

Transliteration

Wainna rabbaka lathoo fadlin AAala alnnasi walakinna aktharahum la yashkuroona

Pickthall

Lo! thy Lord is full of bounty for mankind, but most of them do not give thanks.

Arabic

وإن ربك ليعلم ما تكن صدورهم وما يعلنون

Shakir

And most surely your Lord knows what their breasts conceal and what they manifest.

Transliteration

Wainna rabbaka layaAAlamu ma tukinnu sudooruhum wama yuAAlinoona

Pickthall

Lo! thy Lord knoweth surely all that their bosoms hide, and all that they proclaim.

Arabic

وما من غائبة في السماء والأرض إلا في كتاب مبين

Shakir

And there is nothing concealed in the heaven and the earth but it is in a clear book.

Transliteration

Wama min ghaibatin fee alssamai waalardi illa fee kitabin mubeenin

Pickthall

And there is nothing hidden in the heaven or the earth but it is in a clear Record.

Arabic

إن هذا القرآن يقص على بني إسرائيل أكثر الذي هم فيه يختلفون

Shakir

Surely this Quran declares to the children of Israel most of what they differ in.

Transliteration

Inna hatha alqurana yaqussu AAala banee israeela akthara allathee hum feehi yakhtalifoona

Pickthall

Lo! this Qur'an narrateth unto the Children of Israel most of that concerning which they differ.

Arabic

وإنه لهدى ورحمة للمؤمنين

Shakir

And most surely it is a guidance and a mercy for the believers.

Transliteration

Wainnahu lahudan warahmatun lilmumineena

Pickthall

And lo! it is a guidance and a mercy for believers.

Arabic

إن ربك يقضي بينهم بحكمه ۚ وهو العزيز العليم

Shakir

Surely your Lord will judge between them by his judgment, and He is the Mighty, the knowing.

Transliteration

Inna rabbaka yaqdee baynahum bihukmihi wahuwa alAAazeezu alAAaleemu

Pickthall

Lo! thy Lord will judge between them of His wisdom, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.

Arabic

فتوكل على الله ۖ إنك على الحق المبين

Shakir

Therefore rely on Allah; surely you are on the clear truth.

Transliteration

Fatawakkal AAala Allahi innaka AAala alhaqqi almubeeni

Pickthall

Therefor (O Muhammad) put thy trust in Allah, for thou (standest) on the plain Truth.

Arabic

إنك لا تسمع الموتى ولا تسمع الصم الدعاء إذا ولوا مدبرين

Shakir

Surely you do not make the dead to hear, and you do not make the deaf to hear the call when they go back retreating.

Transliteration

Innaka la tusmiAAu almawta wala tusmiAAu alssumma aldduAAaa itha wallaw mudbireena

Pickthall

Lo! thou canst not make the dead to hear, nor canst thou make the deaf to hear the call when they have turned to flee;

Arabic

وما أنت بهادي العمي عن ضلالتهم ۖ إن تسمع إلا من يؤمن بآياتنا فهم مسلمون

Shakir

Nor can you be a guide to the blind out of their error; you cannot make to bear (any one) except those who believe in Our communications, so they submit.

Transliteration

Wama anta bihadee alAAumyi AAan dalalatihim in tusmiAAu illa man yuminu biayatina fahum muslimoona

Pickthall

Nor canst thou lead the blind out of their error. Thou canst make none to hear, save those who believe Our revelations and who have surrendered.

Arabic

۞ وإذا وقع القول عليهم أخرجنا لهم دابة من الأرض تكلمهم أن الناس كانوا بآياتنا لا يوقنون

Shakir

And when the word shall come to pass against them, We shall bring forth for them a creature from the earth that shall wound them, because people did not believe in Our communications.

Transliteration

Waitha waqaAAa alqawlu AAalayhim akhrajna lahum dabbatan mina alardi tukallimuhum anna alnnasa kanoo biayatina la yooqinoona

Pickthall

And when the word is fulfilled concerning them, We shall bring forth a beast of the earth to speak unto them because mankind had not faith in Our revelations.

Arabic

ويوم نحشر من كل أمة فوجا ممن يكذب بآياتنا فهم يوزعون

Shakir

And on the day when We will gather from every nation a party from among those who rejected Our communications, then they shall be formed into groups.

Transliteration

Wayawma nahshuru min kulli ommatin fawjan mimman yukaththibu biayatina fahum yoozaAAoona

Pickthall

And (remind them of) the Day when We shall gather out of every nation a host of those who denied Our revelations, and they will be set in array;

Arabic

حتى إذا جاءوا قال أكذبتم بآياتي ولم تحيطوا بها علما أماذا كنتم تعملون

Shakir

Until when they come, He will say: Did you reject My communications while you had no comprehensive knowledge of them? Or what was it that you did?

Transliteration

Hatta itha jaoo qala akaththabtum biayatee walam tuheetoo biha AAilman ammatha kuntum taAAmaloona

Pickthall

Till, when they come (before their Lord), He will say: Did ye deny My revelations when ye could not compass them in knowledge, or what was it that ye did ?

Arabic

ووقع القول عليهم بما ظلموا فهم لا ينطقون

Shakir

And the word shall come to pass against them because they were unjust, so they shall not speak.

Transliteration

WawaqaAAa alqawlu AAalayhim bima thalamoo fahum la yantiqoona

Pickthall

And the Word will be fulfilled concerning them because they have done wrong, and they will not speak.

Arabic

ألم يروا أنا جعلنا الليل ليسكنوا فيه والنهار مبصرا ۚ إن في ذلك لآيات لقوم يؤمنون

Shakir

Do they not consider that We have made the night that. they may rest therein, and the day to give light? Most surely there are signs in this for a people who believe.

Transliteration

Alam yaraw anna jaAAalna allayla liyaskunoo feehi waalnnahara mubsiran inna fee thalika laayatin liqawmin yuminoona

Pickthall

Have they not seen how We have appointed the night that they may rest therein, and the day sight - giving ? Lo! therein verily are portents for a people who believe.

Arabic

ويوم ينفخ في الصور ففزع من في السماوات ومن في الأرض إلا من شاء الله ۚ وكل أتوه داخرين

Shakir

And on the day when the trumpet shall be blown, then those who are in the heavens and those who are in the earth shall be terrified except such as Allah please, and all shall come to him abased.

Transliteration

Wayawma yunfakhu fee alssoori fafaziAAa man fee alssamawati waman fee alardi illa man shaa Allahu wakullun atawhu dakhireena

Pickthall

And (remind them of) the Day when the Trumpet will be blown, and all who are in the heavens and the earth will start in fear, save him whom Allah willeth. And all come unto Him, humbled.

Arabic

وترى الجبال تحسبها جامدة وهي تمر مر السحاب ۚ صنع الله الذي أتقن كل شيء ۚ إنه خبير بما تفعلون

Shakir

And you see the mountains, you think them to be solid, and they shall pass away as the passing away of the cloud - - the handiwork of Allah Who has made every thing thoroughly; surely He is Aware of what you do.

Transliteration

Watara aljibala tahsabuha jamidatan wahiya tamurru marra alssahabi sunAAa Allahi allathee atqana kulla shayin innahu khabeerun bima tafAAaloona

Pickthall

And thou seest the hills thou deemest solid flying with the flight of clouds: the doing of Allah Who perfecteth all things. Lo! He is of what ye do.

Arabic

من جاء بالحسنة فله خير منها وهم من فزع يومئذ آمنون

Shakir

Whoever brings good, he shall have better than it; and they shall be secure from terror on the day.

Transliteration

Man jaa bialhasanati falahu khayrun minha wahum min fazaAAin yawmaithin aminoona

Pickthall

Whoso bringeth a good deed will have better than its worth; and such are safe from fear that Day.

Arabic

ومن جاء بالسيئة فكبت وجوههم في النار هل تجزون إلا ما كنتم تعملون

Shakir

And whoever brings evil, these shall be thrown down on their faces into the fire; shall you be rewarded (for) aught except what you did?

Transliteration

Waman jaa bialssayyiati fakubbat wujoohuhum fee alnnari hal tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona

Pickthall

And whoso bringeth an ill - deed, such will be flung down on their faces in the Fire. Are ye rewarded aught save what ye did ?

Arabic

إنما أمرت أن أعبد رب هذه البلدة الذي حرمها وله كل شيء ۖ وأمرت أن أكون من المسلمين

Shakir

I am commanded only that I should serve the Lord of this city, Who has made it sacred, and His are all things; and I am commanded that I should be of these who submit;

Transliteration

Innama omirtu an aAAbuda rabba hathihi albaldati allathee harramaha walahu kullu shayin waomirtu an akoona mina almuslimeena

Pickthall

(Say): I (Muhammad) am commanded only to serve the Lord of this land which He hath hallowed, and unto Whom all things belong. And I am commanded to be of those who surrender (unto Him),

Arabic

وأن أتلو القرآن ۖ فمن اهتدى فإنما يهتدي لنفسه ۖ ومن ضل فقل إنما أنا من المنذرين

Shakir

And that I should recite the Quran. Therefore whoever goes aright, he goes aright for his own soul, and whoever goes ' astray, then say: I am only one of the warners.

Transliteration

Waan atluwa alqurana famani ihtada fainnama yahtadee linafsihi waman dalla faqul innama ana mina almunthireena

Pickthall

And to recite the Qur'an. And whoso goeth right, goeth right only for (the good of) his own soul; and as for him who goeth astray - (Unto him) say: Lo! I am only a warner.

Arabic

وقل الحمد لله سيريكم آياته فتعرفونها ۚ وما ربك بغافل عما تعملون

Shakir

And say: Praise be to Allah, He will show you His signs so that you shall recognize them; nor is your Lord heedless of what you do.

Transliteration

Waquli alhamdu lillahi sayureekum ayatihi fataAArifoonaha wama rabbuka bighafilin AAamma taAAmaloona

Pickthall

And say: Praise be to Allah Who will show you His portents so that ye shall know them. And thy Lord is not unaware of what ye (mortals) do.

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