Kitab

Sad

Chapter 38, 88 verses

  • Pickthall
  • Shakir
  • Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Sad. By the renowned Qur'an,

Shakir

Suad, I swear by the Quran, full of admonition.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sad. [These letters (Sad, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Qur'an full of reminding (explanations and honour for the one who believes in it).

Pickthall

Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism.

Shakir

Nay! those who disbelieve are in self - exaltation and opposition.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.

Pickthall

How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the time for escape!

Shakir

How many did We destroy before them of the generations, then they cried while the time of escaping had passed away.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

How many a generation have We destroyed before them! And they cried out when there was no longer time for escape.

Pickthall

And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan.

Shakir

And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves, and the disbelievers say: This is an enchanter, a liar.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they (Arab pagans) wonder that a warner (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come to them from among themselves. And the disbelievers say: "This (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) is a sorcerer, a liar.

Pickthall

Maketh he the gods One God ? Lo! that is an astounding thing.

Shakir

What! makes he the gods a single Allah? A strange thing is this, to be sure!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Has he made the alihah (gods) (all) into One Ilah (God - Allah). Verily, this is a curious thing!"

Pickthall

The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed.

Shakir

And the chief persons of them break forth, saying: Go and steadily adhere to your gods; this is most surely a thing sought after.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And the leaders among them went about (saying): "Go on, and remain constant to your alihah (gods)! Verily, this is a thing designed (against you)!

Pickthall

We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention.

Shakir

We never heard of this in the former faith; this is nothing but a forgery:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"We have not heard (the like) of this in the religion of these later days (i.e. Christianity). This is nothing but an invention! [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi]

Pickthall

Hath the reminder been unto him (alone) among us ? Nay, but they are in doubt concerning My reminder; nay but they have not yet tasted My doom.

Shakir

Has the reminder been revealed to him from among us? Nay! they are in doubt as to My reminder. Nay! they have not yet tasted My chastisement!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Has the Reminder been sent down to him (alone) from among us?" Nay, but they are in doubt about My Reminder (this Qur'an)! Nay, but they have not tasted (My) Torment!

Pickthall

Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower ?

Shakir

Or is it that they have the treasures of the mercy of your Lord, the Mighty, the great Giver?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or have they the treasures of the Mercy of your Lord, the All-Mighty, the Real Bestower?

Pickthall

Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs ? Then let them ascend by ropes!

Shakir

Or is it that theirs is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend by any

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or is it that the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them is theirs? If so, let them ascend up with means (to the heavens)!

Pickthall

A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there.

Shakir

A host of deserters of the allies shall be here put to flight.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(As they denied Allah's Message) they will be a defeated host like the Confederates of the old times (who were defeated).

Pickthall

The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted,

Shakir

The people of Nuh and Ad, and Firon, the lord of spikes, rejected (apostles) before them.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Before them (were many who) belied (Messengers) - the people of Nuh (Noah); and 'Ad; and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) the man of stakes (with which he used to punish the people),

Pickthall

And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions.

Shakir

And Samood and the people of Lut and the dwellers of the thicket; these were the parties.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And Thamud, and the people of Lut (Lot), and the Dwellers of the Wood: such were the Confederates.

Pickthall

Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified,

Shakir

There was none of them but called the apostles liars, so just was My retribution.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Not one of them but belied the Messengers; therefore My Torment was justified,

Pickthall

These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto.

Shakir

Nor do these await aught but a single cry, there being no delay in it.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And these only wait for a single Saihah [shout (i.e. the blowing of the Trumpet by the angel Israfil -)] there will be no pause or ending thereto [till everything will perish except Allah (the only God full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour)].

Pickthall

They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate before the Day of Reckoning.

Shakir

And they say: O our Lord! hasten on to us our portion before the day of reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They say: "Our Lord! Hasten to us Qittana (i.e. our Record of good and bad deeds so that we may see it) before the Day of Reckoning!"

Pickthall

Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).

Shakir

Bear patiently what they say, and remember Our servant Dawood, the possessor of power; surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Be patient (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) of what they say, and remember Our slave Dawud (David), endued with power. Verily, he was ever oft-returning in all matters and in repentance (toward Allah).

Pickthall

Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise,

Shakir

Surely We made the mountains to sing the glory (of Allah) in unison with him at the evening and the sunrise,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, We made the mountains to glorify Our Praises with him [Dawud (David)] in the 'Ashi (i.e. after the mid-day till sunset) and Ishraq (i.e. after the sunrise till mid-day).

Pickthall

And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him.

Shakir

And the birds gathered together; all joined in singing with him.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And (so did) the birds assembled: all obedient to him [Dawud (David)] [i.e. they came and glorified Allah's Praises along with him]. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi ).

Pickthall

We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.

Shakir

And We strengthened his kingdom and We gave him wisdom and a clear judgment.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

We made his kingdom strong and gave him Al-Hikmah (Prophethood) and sound judgement in speech and decision.

Pickthall

And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee ? How they climbed the wall into the royal chamber;

Shakir

And has there come to you the story of the litigants, when they made an entry into the private chamber by ascending over the walls?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And has the news of the litigants reached you? When they climbed over the wall into (his) Mihrab (a praying place or a private room);

Pickthall

How they burst in upon David, and he was afraid of them. They said: Be not afraid! (We are) two litigants, one of whom hath wronged the other, therefor judge aright between us; be not unjust; and show us the fair way.

Shakir

When they entered in upon Dawood and he was frightened at them, they said: Fear not; two litigants, of whom one has acted wrongfully towards the other, therefore decide between us with justice, and do not act unjustly, and guide us to the right way.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

When they entered in upon Dawud (David), he was terrified of them. They said: "Fear not! (We are) two litigants, one of whom has wronged the other, therefore judge between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, and guide us to the Right Way.

Pickthall

Lo! this my brother hath ninety and nine ewes while I had one ewe; and he said: Entrust it to me, and he conquered me in speech.

Shakir

Surely this is my brother; he has ninety - nine ewes and I have a single ewe; but he said: Make it over to me, and he has prevailed against me in discourse.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, this my brother (in religion) has ninety-nine ewes, while I have (only) one ewe, and he says: "Hand it over to me, and he overpowered me in speech."

Pickthall

(David) said: He hath wronged thee in demanding thine ewe in addition to his ewes, and lo! many partners oppress one another, save such as believe and do good works, and they are few. And David guessed that We had tried him, and he sought forgiveness of his Lord, and he bowed himself and fell down prostrate and repented.

Shakir

He said: Surely he has been unjust to you in demanding your ewe (to add) to his own ewes; and most surely most of the partners act wrongfully towards one another, save those who believe and do good, and very few are they; and Dawood was sure that We had tried him, so he sought the protection of his Lord and he fell down bowing and turned time after time (to Him).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Dawud (David)] said (immediately without listening to the opponent): "He has wronged you in demanding your ewe in addition to his ewes. And, verily, many partners oppress one another, except those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and they are few." And Dawud (David) guessed that We have tried him and he sought Forgiveness of his Lord, and he fell down prostrate and turned (to Allah) in repentance.

Pickthall

So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end.

Shakir

Therefore We rectified for him this, and most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So We forgave him that, and verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good place of (final) return (Paradise).

Pickthall

(And it was said unto him): O David! Lo! We have set thee as a viceroy in the earth; therefor judge aright between mankind, and follow not desire that it beguile thee from the way of Allah. Lo! those who wander from the way of Allah have an awful doom, forasmuch as they forgot the Day of Reckoning.

Shakir

o Dawood! surely We have made you a ruler in the land; so judge between men with justice and do not follow desire, lest it should lead you astray from the path of Allah; (as for) those who go astray from the path of Allah, they shall surely have a severe punishment because they forgot the day of reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

O Dawud (David)! Verily! We have placed you as a successor on the earth; so judge you between men in truth (and justice) and follow not your desire - for it will mislead you from the Path of Allah. Verily, those who wander astray from the Path of Allah (shall) have a severe torment, because they forgot the Day of Reckoning.

Pickthall

And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve. And woe unto those who disbelieve, from the Fire!

Shakir

And We did not create the heaven and the earth and what is between them in vain; that is the opinion of those who disbelieve then woe to those who disbelieve on account of the fire.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them without purpose! That is the consideration of those who disbelieve! Then woe to those who disbelieve (in Islamic Monotheism) from the Fire!

Pickthall

Shall We treat those who believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the earth; or shall We treat the pious as the wicked ?

Shakir

Shall We treat those who believe and do good like the mischief - makers in the earth? Or shall We make those who guard (against evil) like the wicked?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Shall We treat those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds as Mufsidun (those who associate partners in worship with Allah and commit crimes) on earth? Or shall We treat the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) as the Fujjar (criminals, disbelievers, the wicked)?

Pickthall

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect.

Shakir

(It is) a Book We have revealed to you abounding in good that they may ponder over its verses, and that those endowed with understanding may be mindful.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(This is) a Book (the Qur'an) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings, that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.

Pickthall

And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).

Shakir

And We gave to Dawood Sulaiman, most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And to Dawud (David) We gave Sulaiman (Solomon). How excellent a slave! Verily, he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!

Pickthall

When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers

Shakir

When there were brought to him in the evening (horses) still when standing, swift when running - -

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

When there were displayed before him, in the afternoon, well trained horses of the highest breed [for Jihad (holy fighting in Allah's Cause)].

Pickthall

And he said: Lo! I have preferred the good things (of the world) to the remembrance of my Lord; till they were taken out of sight behind the curtain.

Shakir

Then he said: Surely I preferred the good things to the remembrance of my Lord - - until the sun set and time for Asr prayer was over, (he said):

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

He said: "I did love the good (these horses) instead of remembering my Lord (in my 'Asr prayer)" till the time was over, and (the sun) had hidden in the veil (of night).

Pickthall

(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks.

Shakir

Bring them back to me; so he began to slash (their) legs and necks.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Then he said "Bring them (horses) back to me." Then he began to pass his hand over their legs and their necks (till the end of the display).

Pickthall

And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent.

Shakir

And certainly We tried Sulaiman, and We put on his throne a (mere) body, so he turned (to Allah).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And indeed, We did try Sulaiman (Solomon) and We placed on his throne Jasad (a devil, so he lost his kingdom for a while) and he did return (to Allah with obedience and in repentance, and to his throne and kingdom by the Grace of Allah).

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower.

Shakir

He said: My Lord! do Thou forgive me and grant me a kingdom which is not fit for (being inherited by) anyone after me;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

He said: "My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me: Verily, You are the Bestower."

Pickthall

So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended.

Shakir

Then We made the wind subservient to him; it made his command to run gently wherever he desired,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So, We subjected to him the wind; it blew gently by his order whithersoever he willed,

Pickthall

And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient),

Shakir

And the shaitans, every builder and diver,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And also the Shayatin (devils) from the jinn (including) every kind of builder and diver,

Pickthall

And others linked together in chains,

Shakir

And others fettered in chains.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And also others bound in fetters.

Pickthall

(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning.

Shakir

This is Our free gift, therefore give freely or withhold, without reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Allah said to Sulaiman (Solomon)]: "This is Our gift: so spend you or withhold, no account will be asked (of you)."

Pickthall

And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end.

Shakir

And most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good (final) return (Paradise).

Pickthall

And make mention (O Muhammad) of Our bondman Job, when he cried unto his Lord (saying): Lo! the devil doth afflict me with distress and torment.

Shakir

And remember Our servant Ayyub, when he called upon his Lord: The Shaitan has afflicted me with toil and torment.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And remember Our slave Ayyub (Job), when he invoked his Lord (saying): "Verily Shaitan (Satan) has touched me with distress (by ruining my health) and torment (by ruining my wealth)!

Pickthall

(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink.

Shakir

Urge with your foot; here is a cool washing - place and a drink.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah said to him): "Strike the ground with your foot: This is (a spring of) water to wash in, cool and a (refreshing) drink."

Pickthall

And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men of understanding.

Shakir

And We gave him his family and the like of them with them, as a mercy from Us, and as a reminder to those possessed of understanding.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And We gave him (back) his family, and along with them the like thereof, as a Mercy from Us, and a Reminder for those who understand.

Pickthall

And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord).

Shakir

And take in your hand a green branch and beat her with It and do not break your oath; surely We found him patient; most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"And take in your hand a bundle of thin grass and strike therewith (your wife), and break not your oath. Truly! We found him patient. How excellent a slave! Verily he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!

Pickthall

And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision.

Shakir

And remember Our servants Ibrahim and Ishaq and Yaqoub, men of power and insight.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And remember Our slaves, Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac), and Ya'qub (Jacob), (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding.

Pickthall

Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter).

Shakir

Surely We purified them by a pure quality, the keeping in mind of the (final) abode.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, We did choose them by granting them (a good thing, - i.e.) the remembrance of the Home [in the Hereafter and they used to make the people remember it, and also they used to invite the people to obey Allah and to do good deeds for the Hereafter].

Pickthall

Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent.

Shakir

And most surely they were with Us, of the elect, the best.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they are with Us, verily, of the chosen and the best!

Pickthall

And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l - Kifl. All are of the chosen.

Shakir

And remember Ismail and Al - Yasha and Zulkifl; and they were all of the best.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And remember Isma'il (Ishmael), Alyasa' (Elisha), and Dhul-Kifl (Isaiah), all are among the best.

Pickthall

This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey's end,

Shakir

This is a reminder; and most surely there is an excellent resort for those who guard (against evil),

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is a Reminder. And verily, for the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) is a good final return (Paradise),

Pickthall

Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them,

Shakir

The gardens of perpetuity, the doors are opened for them.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

'Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be opened for them.

Pickthall

Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein.

Shakir

Reclining therein, calling therein for many fruits and drink.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;

Pickthall

And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.

Shakir

And with them shall be those restraining their eyes, equals in age.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives) restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], (and) of equal ages.

Pickthall

This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning.

Shakir

This is what you are promised for the day of reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious - see V.2:2) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!

Pickthall

Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away.

Shakir

Most surely this is Our sustenance; it shall never come to an end;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish.

Pickthall

This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey's end,

Shakir

This (shall be so); and most surely there is an evil resort for the inordinate ones;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is so! And for the Taghun (transgressors, the disobedient to Allah and His Messenger - disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, criminals) will be an evil final return (Fire).

Pickthall

Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting - place.

Shakir

Hell; they shall enter it, so evil is the resting - place.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!

Pickthall

Here is a boiling and an ice - cold draught, so let them taste it,

Shakir

This (shall be so); so let them taste it, boiling and intensely cold (drink).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is so! Then let them taste it - a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.

Pickthall

And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)!

Shakir

And other (punishment) of the same kind - - of various sorts.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And other (torments) of similar kind - all together!

Pickthall

Here is an army rushing blindly with you. (Those who are already in the Fire say): No word of welcome for them. Lo! they will roast at the Fire.

Shakir

This is an army plunging in without consideration along with you; no welcome for them, surely they shall enter fire.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is a troop entering with you (in Hell), no welcome for them! Verily, they shall burn in the Fire!

Pickthall

They say: Nay, but you (misleaders), for you there is no word of welcome. Ye prepared this for us (by your misleading). Now hapless is the plight.

Shakir

They shall say: Nay! you - - no welcome to you: you did proffer it to us, so evil is the resting - place.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(The followers of the misleaders will say): "Nay, you (too)! No welcome for you! It is you (misleaders) who brought this upon us (because you misled us in the world), so evil is this place to stay in!"

Pickthall

They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire!

Shakir

They shall say: Our Lord! whoever prepared it first for us, add Thou to him a double chastisement in the fire.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They will say: "Our Lord! Whoever brought this upon us, add to him a double torment in the Fire!"

Pickthall

And they say: What aileth us that we behold not men whom we were wont to count among the wicked ?

Shakir

And they shall say: What is the matter with us that we do not see men whom we used to count among the vicious?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they will say: "What is the matter with us that we see not men whom we used to count among the bad ones?"

Pickthall

Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing - stock, or have our eyes missed them ?

Shakir

Was it that we (only) took them in scorn, or have our eyes (now) turned aside from them?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Did we take them as an object of mockery, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them?"

Pickthall

Lo! that is very truth: the wrangling of the dwellers in the Fire.

Shakir

That most surely is the truth: the contending one with another of the inmates of the fire.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, that is the very truth - the mutual dispute of the people of the Fire!

Pickthall

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I am only a warner, and there is no God save Allah, the One, the Absolute,

Shakir

Say: I am only a warner, and there is no god but Allah, the One, the Subduer (of all):

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "I am only a warner and there is no Ilah (God) except Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) the One, the Irresistible,

Pickthall

Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the Mighty, the Pardoning.

Shakir

The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, the Mighty, the most Forgiving.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving."

Pickthall

Say: It is tremendous tidings

Shakir

Say: It is a message of importance,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say: "That (this Qur'an) is a great news,

Pickthall

Whence ye turn away!

Shakir

(And) you are turning aside from it:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"From which you turn away!

Pickthall

I had no knowledge of the Highest Chiefs when they disputed;

Shakir

I had no knowledge of the exalted chiefs when they contended:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"I had no knowledge of the chiefs (angels) on high when they were disputing and discussing (about the creation of Adam).

Pickthall

It is revealed unto me only that I may be a plain warner.

Shakir

Naught is revealed to me save that I am a plain warner.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Only this has been revealed to me, that I am a plain warner."

Pickthall

When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire,

Shakir

When your Lord said to the angels; Surely I am going to create a mortal from dust:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Remember) when your Lord said to the angels: "Truly I am going to create man from clay".

Pickthall

And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate,

Shakir

So when I have made him complete and breathed into him of My spirit, then fall down making obeisance to him.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So when I have fashioned him and breathed into him (his) soul created by Me, then you fall down prostrate to him."

Pickthall

The angels fell down prostrate, every one,

Shakir

And the angels did obeisance, all of them,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them:

Pickthall

Saving Iblis; he was scornful and became one of the disbelievers.

Shakir

But not Iblis: he was proud and he was one of the unbelievers.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Except Iblis (Satan): he was proud and was one of the disbelievers.

Pickthall

He said: O Iblis! What hindereth thee from falling prostrate before that which I have created with both My hands ? Art thou too proud or art thou of the high exalted ?

Shakir

He said: O Iblis! what prevented you that you should do obeisance to him whom I created with My two hands? Are you proud or are you of the exalted ones?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah) said: "O Iblis (Satan)! What prevents you from prostrating yourself to one whom I have created with Both My Hands . Are you too proud (to fall prostrate to Adam) or are you one of the high exalted?"

Pickthall

He said: I am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay.

Shakir

He said: I am better than he; Thou hast created me of fire, and him Thou didst create of dust.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Iblis (Satan)] said: "I am better than he. You created me from fire, and You created him from clay."

Pickthall

He said: Go forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast,

Shakir

He said: Then get out of it, for surely you are driven away:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah) said: "Then get out from here; for verily you are outcast.

Pickthall

And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment.

Shakir

And surely My curse is on you to the day of judgment.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"And verily My Curse is on you till the Day of Recompense."

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.

Shakir

He said: My Lord! then respite me to the day that they are raised.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Iblis (Satan)] said: "My Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are resurrected."

Pickthall

He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved

Shakir

He said: Surely you are of the respited ones,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah) said: "Verily! You are of those allowed respite."

Pickthall

Until the day of the time appointed.

Shakir

Till the period of the time made known.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Till the Day of the time appointed."

Pickthall

He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one,

Shakir

He said: Then by Thy Might I will surely make them live an evil life, all,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Iblis (Satan)] said: "By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all,

Pickthall

Save Thy single - minded slaves among them.

Shakir

Except Thy servants from among them, the purified ones.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism)."

Pickthall

He said: The Truth is, and the Truth I speak,

Shakir

He said: The truth then is and the truth do I speak:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah) said: "The Truth is - and the Truth I say -

Pickthall

That I shall fill hell with thee and with such of them as follow thee, together.

Shakir

That I will most certainly fill hell with you and with those among them who follow you, all.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

That I will fill Hell with you [Iblis (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together."

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for this, and I am no simulating.

Shakir

Say: I do not ask you for any reward for it; nor am I of those who affect:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "No wage do I ask of you for this (the Qur'an), nor am I one of the Mutakallifun (those who pretend and fabricate things which do not exist).

Pickthall

Lo! it is naught else than a reminder for all peoples

Shakir

It is nothing but a reminder to the nations;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"It (this Qur'an) is only a Reminder for all the 'Alamin (mankind and jinn).

Pickthall

And ye will come in time to know the truth thereof.

Shakir

And most certainly you will come to know about it after a time.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while".

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