Chapter 55, 78 verses
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. The Beneficent
The Beneficent Allah,
(Allah) Most Gracious!
Hath made known the Qur'an.
Taught the Quran.
It is He Who has taught the Qur'an.
He hath created man.
He created man,
He has created man:
He hath taught him utterance.
Taught him the mode of expression.
He has taught him speech (and intelligence).
The sun and the moon are made punctual.
The sun and the moon follow a reckoning.
The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed;
The stars and the trees adore.
And the herbs and the trees do prostrate (to Him).
And the herbs and the trees - both (alike) prostrate in adoration.
And the sky He hath uplifted; and He hath set the measure,
And the heaven, He raised it high, and He made the balance
And the Firmament has He raised high, and He has set up the Balance (of Justice),
That ye exceed not the measure,
That you may not be inordinate in respect of the measure.
In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance.
But observe the measure strictly, nor fall short thereof.
And keep up the balance with equity and do not make the measure deficient.
So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.
And the earth hath He appointed for (His) creatures,
And the earth, He has set it for living creatures;
It is He Who has spread out the earth for (His) creatures:
Wherein are fruit and sheathed palm - trees,
Therein is fruit and palms having sheathed clusters,
Therein is fruit and date - palms, producing spathes (enclosing dates);
Husked grain and scented herb.
And the grain with (its) husk and fragrance.
Also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet - smelling plants.
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
He created man of clay like the potter's,
He created man from dry clay like earthen vessels,
He created man from sounding clay like unto pottery,
And the jinn did He create of smokeless fire.
And He created the jinn of a flame of fire.
And He created Jinns from fire free of smoke:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Lord of the two Easts, and Lord of the two Wests!
Lord of the East and Lord of the West.
(He is) Lord of the two Easts and Lord of the two Wests:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
He hath loosed the two seas. They meet.
He has made the two seas to flow freely (so that) they meet together:
He has let free the two bodies of flowing water, meeting together:
There is a barrier between them. They encroach not (one upon the other).
Between them is a barrier which they cannot pass.
Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
There cometh forth from both of them the pearl and coral - stone.
There come forth from them pearls, both large and small.
Out of them come Pearls and Coral:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
His are the ships displayed upon the sea, like banners.
And His are the ships reared aloft in the sea like mountains.
And His are the Ships sailing smoothly through the seas, lofty as mountains:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Everyone that is thereon will pass away;
Everyone on it must pass away.
All that is on earth will perish:
There remaineth but the Countenance of thy Lord of Might and Glory.
And there will endure for ever the person of your Lord, the Lord of glory and honor.
But will abide (for ever) the Face of thy Lord, - full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
All that are in the heavens and the earth entreat Him. Every day He exerciseth (universal) power.
All those who are in the heavens and the earth ask of Him; every moment He is in a state (of glory).
Of Him seeks (its need) every creature in the heavens and on earth: every day in (new) Splendour doth He (shine)!
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
We shall dispose of you, O ye two dependents (man and jinn).
Soon will We apply Ourselves to you, O you two armies.
Soon shall We settle your affairs, O both ye worlds!
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
O company of jinn and men, if ye have power to penetrate (all) regions of the heavens and the earth, then penetrate (them)! Ye will never penetrate them save with (Our) sanction.
O assembly of the jinn and the men! If you are able to pass through the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass through; you cannot pass through but with authority.
O ye assembly of Jinns and men! If it be ye can pass beyond the zones of the heavens and the earth, pass ye! not without authority shall ye be able to pass!
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
There will be sent, against you both, heat of fire and flash of brass, and ye will not escape.
The flames of fire and smoke will be sent on you two, then you will not be able to defend yourselves.
On you will be sent (O ye evil ones twain!) a flame of fire (to burn) and a smoke (to choke): no defence will ye have:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
And when the heaven splitteth asunder and becometh rosy like red hide -
And when the heaven is rent asunder, and then becomes red like red hide.
When the sky is rent asunder, and it becomes red like ointment:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ? -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
On that day neither man nor jinni will be questioned of his sin.
So on that day neither man nor jinni shall be asked about his sin.
On that Day no question will be asked of man or Jinn as to his sin.
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
The guilty will be known by their marks, and will be taken by the forelocks and the feet.
The guilty shall be recognized by their marks, so they shall be seized by the forelocks and the feet.
(For) the sinners will be known by their marks: and they will be seized by their forelocks and their feet.
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
This is hell which the guilty deny.
This is the hell which the guilty called a lie.
This is the Hell which the Sinners deny:
They go circling round between it and fierce, boiling water.
Round about shall they go between it and hot, boiling water.
In its midst and in the midst of boiling hot water will they wander round!
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
But for him who feareth the standing before his Lord there are two gardens.
And for him who fears to stand before his Lord are two gardens.
But for such as fear the time when they will stand before (the Judgment Seat of) their Lord, there will be two Gardens -
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Of spreading branches.
Having in them various kinds.
Containing all kinds (of trees and delights); -
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Wherein are two fountains flowing.
In both of them are two fountains flowing.
In them (each) will be two Springs flowing (free);
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Wherein is every kind of fruit in pairs.
In both of them are two pairs of every fruit.
In them will be Fruits of every kind, two and two.
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Reclining upon couches lined with silk brocade, the fruit of both the gardens near to hand.
Reclining on beds, the inner coverings of which are of silk brocade; and the fruits of the two gardens shall be within reach.
They will recline on Carpets, whose inner linings will be of rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be near (and easy of reach).
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Therein are those of modest gaze, whom neither man nor jinni will have touched before them.
In them shall be those who restrained their eyes; before them neither man nor jinni shall have touched them.
In them will be (Maidens), chaste, restraining their glances, whom no man or Jinn before them has touched; -
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
(In beauty) like the jacynth and the coral - stone.
As though they were rubies and pearls.
Like unto Rubies and coral.
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Is the reward of goodness aught save goodness ?
Is the reward of goodness aught but goodness?
Is there any Reward for Good - other than Good?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
And beside them are two other gardens,
And besides these two are two (other) gardens:
And besides these two, there are two other Gardens, -
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Dark green with foliage.
Both inclining to blackness.
Dark - green in colour (from plentiful watering).
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Wherein are two abundant springs.
In both of them are two springs gushing forth.
In them (each) will be two Springs pouring forth water in continuous abundance:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Wherein is fruit, the date - palm and pomegranate.
In both are fruits and palms and pomegranates.
In them will be Fruits, and dates and pomegranates:
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Wherein (are found) the good and beautiful -
In them are goodly things, beautiful ones.
In them will be fair (Companions), good, beautiful; -
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ? -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Fair ones, close - guarded in pavilions -
Pure ones confined to the pavilions.
Companions restrained (as to their glances), in (goodly) pavilions; -
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ? -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Whom neither man nor jinni will have touched before them -
Man has not touched them before them nor jinni.
Whom no man or Jinn before them has touched; -
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Reclining on green cushions and fair carpets.
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets.
Reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty.
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Blessed be the name of thy Lord, Mighty and glorious!
Blessed be the name of your Lord, the Lord of Glory and Honor!
Blessed be the name of thy Lord, full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.