Sad

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

1 Sad waalqurani thee alththikri

1 Sad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...

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

2 Bali allatheena kafaroo fee AAizzatin washiqaqin

2 But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.

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

3 Kam ahlakna min qablihim min qarnin fanadaw walata heena manasin

3 How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.

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

4 WaAAajiboo an jaahum munthirun minhum waqala alkafiroona hatha sahirun kaththabun

4 And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar.

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

5 AjaAAala alalihata ilahan wahidan inna hatha lashayon AAujabun

5 Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."

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

6 Waintalaqa almalao minhum ani imshoo waisbiroo AAala alihatikum inna hatha lashayon yuradu

6 And the eminent among them went forth, [saying], "Continue, and be patient over [the defense of] your gods. Indeed, this is a thing intended.

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

7 Ma samiAAna bihatha fee almillati alakhirati in hatha illa ikhtilaqun

7 We have not heard of this in the latest religion. This is not but a fabrication.

8 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.

8 Aonzila AAalayhi alththikru min baynina bal hum fee shakkin min thikree bal lamma yathooqoo AAathabi

8 Has the message been revealed to him out of [all of] us?" Rather, they are in doubt about My message. Rather, they have not yet tasted My punishment.

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

9 Am AAindahum khazainu rahmati rabbika alAAazeezi alwahhabi

9 Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?

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

10 Am lahum mulku alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma falyartaqoo fee alasbabi

10 Or is theirs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend through [any] ways of access.

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

11 Jundun ma hunalika mahzoomun mina alahzabi

11 [They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].

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

12 Kaththabat qablahum qawmu noohin waAAadun wafirAAawnu thoo alawtadi

12 The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,

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

13 Wathamoodu waqawmu lootin waashabu alaykati olaika alahzabu

13 And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket. Those are the companies.

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

14 In kullun illa kaththaba alrrusula fahaqqa AAiqabi

14 Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.

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

15 Wama yanthuru haolai illa sayhatan wahidatan ma laha min fawaqin

15 And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.

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

16 Waqaloo rabbana AAajjil lana qittana qabla yawmi alhisabi

16 And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"

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

17 Isbir AAala ma yaqooloona waothkur AAabdana dawooda tha alaydi innahu awwabun

17 Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah].

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

18 Inna sakhkharna aljibala maAAahu yusabbihna bialAAashiyyi waalishraqi

18 Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

19 And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him.

19 Waalttayra mahshooratan kullun lahu awwabun

19 And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].

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

20 Washadadna mulkahu waataynahu alhikmata wafasla alkhitabi

20 And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.

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

21 Wahal ataka nabao alkhasmi ith tasawwaroo almihraba

21 And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber -

22 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.

22 Ith dakhaloo AAala dawooda fafaziAAa minhum qaloo la takhaf khasmani bagha baAAduna AAala baAAdin faohkum baynana bialhaqqi wala tushtit waihdina ila sawai alssirati

22 When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.

23 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.

23 Inna hatha akhee lahu tisAAun watisAAoona naAAjatan waliya naAAjatun wahidatun faqala akfilneeha waAAazzanee fee alkhitabi

23 Indeed this, my brother, has ninety - nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."

24 (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.

24 Qala laqad thalamaka bisuali naAAjatika ila niAAajihi wainna katheeran mina alkhulatai layabghee baAAduhum AAala baAAdin illa allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati waqaleelun ma hum wathanna dawoodu annama fatannahu faistaghfara rabbahu wakharra rakiAAan waanaba

24 [David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah].

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

25 Faghafarna lahu thalika wainna lahu AAindana lazulfa wahusna maabin

25 So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

26 (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.

26 Ya dawoodu inna jaAAalnaka khaleefatan fee alardi faohkum bayna alnnasi bialhaqqi wala tattabiAAi alhawa fayudillaka AAan sabeeli Allahi inna allatheena yadilloona AAan sabeeli Allahi lahum AAathabun shadeedun bima nasoo yawma alhisabi

26 [We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.

27 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!

27 Wama khalaqna alssamaa waalarda wama baynahuma batilan thalika thannu allatheena kafaroo fawaylun lillatheena kafaroo mina alnnari

27 And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve, so woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire.

28 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 ?

28 Am najAAalu allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati kaalmufsideena fee alardi am najAAalu almuttaqeena kaalfujjari

28 Or should we treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allah like the wicked?

29 (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.

29 Kitabun anzalnahu ilayka mubarakun liyaddabbaroo ayatihi waliyatathakkara oloo alalbabi

29 [This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.

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

30 Wawahabna lidawooda sulaymana niAAma alAAabdu innahu awwabun

30 And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].

31 When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers

31 Ith AAurida AAalayhi bialAAashiyyi alssafinatu aljiyadu

31 [Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.

32 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.

32 Faqala innee ahbabtu hubba alkhayri AAan thikri rabbee hatta tawarat bialhijabi

32 And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."

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

33 Ruddooha AAalayya fatafiqa mashan bialssooqi waalaAAnaqi

33 [He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking [their] legs and necks.

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

34 Walaqad fatanna sulaymana waalqayna AAala kursiyyihi jasadan thumma anaba

34 And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned.

35 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.

35 Qala rabbi ighfir lee wahab lee mulkan la yanbaghee liahadin min baAAdee innaka anta alwahhabu

35 He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."

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

36 Fasakhkharna lahu alrreeha tajree biamrihi rukhaan haythu asaba

36 So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,

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

37 Waalshshayateena kulla bannain waghawwasin

37 And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver

38 And others linked together in chains,

38 Waakhareena muqarraneena fee alasfadi

38 And others bound together in shackles.

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

39 Hatha AAataona faomnun aw amsik bighayri hisabin

39 [We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."

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

40 Wainna lahu AAindana lazulfa wahusna maabin

40 And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

41 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.

41 Waothkur AAabdana ayyooba ith nada rabbahu annee massaniya alshshaytanu binusbin waAAathabin

41 And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."

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

42 Orkud birijlika hatha mughtasalun baridun washarabun

42 [So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and drink."

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

43 Wawahabna lahu ahlahu wamithlahum maAAahum rahmatan minna wathikra liolee alalbabi

43 And We granted him his family and a like [number] with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for those of understanding.

44 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).

44 Wakhuth biyadika dighthan faidrib bihi wala tahnath inna wajadnahu sabiran niAAma alAAabdu innahu awwabun

44 [We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].

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

45 Waothkur AAibadana ibraheema waishaqa wayaAAqooba olee alaydee waalabsari

45 And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.

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

46 Inna akhlasnahum bikhalisatin thikra alddari

46 Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].

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

47 Wainnahum AAindana lamina almustafayna alakhyari

47 And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.

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

48 Waothkur ismaAAeela wailyasaAAa watha alkifli wakullun mina alakhyari

48 And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul - Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.

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

49 Hatha thikrun wainna lilmuttaqeena lahusna maabin

49 This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return

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

50 Jannati AAadnin mufattahatan lahumu alabwabu

50 Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.

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

51 Muttakieena feeha yadAAoona feeha bifakihatin katheeratin washarabin

51 Reclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink.

52 And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.

52 WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi atrabun

52 And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.

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

53 Hatha ma tooAAadoona liyawmi alhisabi

53 This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.

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

54 Inna hatha larizquna ma lahu min nafadin

54 Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.

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

55 Hatha wainna lilttagheena lasharra maabin

55 This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -

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

56 Jahannama yaslawnaha fabisa almihadu

56 Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.

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

57 Hatha falyathooqoohu hameemun waghassaqun

57 This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.

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

58 Waakharu min shaklihi azwajun

58 And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.

59 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.

59 Hatha fawjun muqtahimun maAAakum la marhaban bihim innahum saloo alnnari

59 [Its inhabitants will say], "This is a company bursting in with you. No welcome for them. Indeed, they will burn in the Fire."

60 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.

60 Qaloo bal antum la marhaban bikum antum qaddamtumoohu lana fabisa alqararu

60 They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."

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

61 Qaloo rabbana man qaddama lana hatha fazidhu AAathaban diAAfan fee alnnari

61 They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment in the Fire."

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

62 Waqaloo ma lana la nara rijalan kunna naAAudduhum mina alashrari

62 And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?

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

63 Attakhathnahum sikhriyyan am zaghat AAanhumu alabsaru

63 Is it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them?"

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

64 Inna thalika lahaqqun takhasumu ahli alnnari

64 Indeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.

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

65 Qul innama ana munthirun wama min ilahin illa Allahu alwahidu alqahharu

65 Say, [O Muhammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allah, the One, the Prevailing.

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

66 Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma alAAazeezu alghaffaru

66 Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver."

67 Say: It is tremendous tidings

67 Qul huwa nabaon AAatheemun

67 Say, "It is great news

68 Whence ye turn away!

68 Antum AAanhu muAAridoona

68 From which you turn away.

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

69 Ma kana liya min AAilmin bialmalai alaAAla ith yakhtasimoona

69 I had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam].

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

70 In yooha ilayya illa annama ana natheerun mubeenun

70 It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."

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

71 Ith qala rabbuka lilmalaikati innee khaliqun basharan min teenin

71 [So mention] when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I am going to create a human being from clay.

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

72 Faitha sawwaytuhu wanafakhtu feehi min roohee faqaAAoo lahu sajideena

72 So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration."

73 The angels fell down prostrate, every one,

73 Fasajada almalaikatu kulluhum ajmaAAoona

73 So the angels prostrated - all of them entirely.

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

74 Illa ibleesa istakbara wakana mina alkafireena

74 Except Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.

75 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 ?

75 Qala ya ibleesu ma manaAAaka an tasjuda lima khalaqtu biyadayya astakbarta am kunta mina alAAaleena

75 [Allah] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands? Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"

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

76 Qala ana khayrun minhu khalaqtanee min narin wakhalaqtahu min teenin

76 He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."

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

77 Qala faokhruj minha fainnaka rajeemun

77 [Allah] said, "Then get out of Paradise, for indeed, you are expelled.

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

78 Wainna AAalayka laAAnatee ila yawmi alddeeni

78 And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."

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

79 Qala rabbi faanthirnee ila yawmi yubAAathoona

79 He said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."

80 He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved

80 Qala fainnaka mina almunthareena

80 [Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved

81 Until the day of the time appointed.

81 Ila yawmi alwaqti almaAAloomi

81 Until the Day of the time well - known."

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

82 Qala fabiAAizzatika laoghwiyannahum ajmaAAeena

82 [Iblees] said, "By your might, I will surely mislead them all

83 Save Thy single - minded slaves among them.

83 Illa AAibadaka minhumu almukhlaseena

83 Except, among them, Your chosen servants."

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

84 Qala faalhaqqu waalhaqqa aqoolu

84 [Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -

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

85 Laamlaanna jahannama minka wamimman tabiAAaka minhum ajmaAAeena

85 [That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together."

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

86 Qul ma asalukum AAalayhi min ajrin wama ana mina almutakallifeena

86 Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious

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

87 In huwa illa thikrun lilAAalameena

87 It is but a reminder to the worlds.

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

88 WalataAAlamunna nabaahu baAAda heenin

88 And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."