Al Saffat

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. By those who set the ranks in battle order

1 Waalssaffati saffan

1 By those who range themselves in ranks,

2 And those who drive away (the wicked) with reproof

2 Faalzzajirati zajran

2 And so are strong in repelling (evil),

3 And those who read (the Word) for a reminder,

3 Faalttaliyati thikran

3 And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah)!

4 Lo! thy Lord is surely One;

4 Inna ilahakum lawahidun

4 Verily, verily, your Allah is one! -

5 Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all that is between them, and Lord of the sun's risings.

5 Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma warabbu almashariqi

5 Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!

6 Lo! We have adorned the lowest heaven with an ornament, the planets;

6 Inna zayyanna alssamaa alddunya bizeenatin alkawakibi

6 We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars, -

7 With security from every froward devil.

7 Wahifthan min kulli shaytanin maridin

7 (For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,

8 They cannot listen to the Highest Chiefs for they are pelted from every side,

8 La yassammaAAoona ila almalai alaAAla wayuqthafoona min kulli janibin

8 (So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side,

9 Outcast, and theirs is a perpetual torment;

9 Duhooran walahum AAathabun wasibun

9 Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,

10 Save him who snatcheth a fragment, and there pursueth him a piercing flame.

10 Illa man khatifa alkhatfata faatbaAAahu shihabun thaqibun

10 Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.

11 Then ask them (O Muhammad): Are they stronger as a creation, or those (others) whom we have created ? Lo! We created them of plastic clay.

11 Faistaftihim ahum ashaddu khalqan am man khalaqna inna khalaqnahum min teenin lazibin

11 Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!

12 Nay, but thou dost marvel when they mock

12 Bal AAajibta wayaskharoona

12 Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,

13 And heed not when they are reminded,

13 Waitha thukkiroo la yathkuroona

13 And, when they are admonished, pay no heed, -

14 And seek to scoff when they behold a portent.

14 Waitha raaw ayatan yastaskhiroona

14 And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,

15 And they say: Lo! this is mere magic;

15 Waqaloo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun

15 And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!

16 When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised (again) ?

16 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

16 "What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)

17 And our forefathers ?

17 Awaabaona alawwaloona

17 "And also our fathers of old?"

18 Say (O Muhammad): Ye, in truth; and ye will be brought low.

18 Qul naAAam waantum dakhiroona

18 Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."

19 There is but one Shout, and lo! they behold,

19 Fainnama hiya zajratun wahidatun faitha hum yanthuroona

19 Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!

20 And say: Ah, woe for us! This is the Day of Judgment.

20 Waqaloo ya waylana hatha yawmu alddeeni

20 They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"

21 This is the Day of Separation, which ye used to deny.

21 Hatha yawmu alfasli allathee kuntum bihi tukaththiboona

21 (A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"

22 (And it is said unto the angels): Assemble those who did wrong, together with their wives and what they used to worship

22 Ohshuroo allatheena thalamoo waazwajahum wama kanoo yaAAbudoona

22 "Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong - doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped -

23 Instead of Allah, and lead them to the path to hell;

23 Min dooni Allahi faihdoohum ila sirati aljaheemi

23 "Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!

24 And stop them, for they must be questioned.

24 Waqifoohum innahum masooloona

24 "But stop them, for they must be asked:

25 What aileth you that ye help not one another ?

25 Ma lakum la tanasaroona

25 "'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"

26 Nay, but this day they make full submission.

26 Bal humu alyawma mustaslimoona

26 Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);

27 And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.

27 Waaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

27 And they will turn to one another, and question one another.

28 They say: Lo! ye used to come unto us, imposing, (swearing that ye spoke the truth).

28 Qaloo innakum kuntum tatoonana AAani alyameeni

28 They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!"

29 They answer: Nay, but ye (yourselves) were not believers.

29 Qaloo bal lam takoonoo mumineena

29 They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!

30 We had no power over you, but ye were wayward folk.

30 Wama kana lana AAalaykum min sultanin bal kuntum qawman tagheena

30 "Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!

31 Now the Word of our Lord hath been fulfilled concerning us. Lo! we are about to taste (the doom).

31 Fahaqqa AAalayna qawlu rabbina inna lathaiqoona

31 "So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).

32 Thus we misled you. Lo! we were (ourselves) astray.

32 Faaghwaynakum inna kunna ghaweena

32 "We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."

33 Then lo! this day they (both) are sharers in the doom.

33 Fainnahum yawmaithin fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona

33 Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.

34 Lo! thus deal We with the guilty.

34 Inna kathalika nafAAalu bialmujrimeena

34 Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.

35 For when it was said unto them, There is no God save Allah, they were scornful

35 Innahum kanoo itha qeela lahum la ilaha illa Allahu yastakbiroona

35 For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride,

36 And said: Shall we forsake our gods for a mad poet ?

36 Wayaqooloona ainna latarikoo alihatina lishaAAirin majnoonin

36 And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"

37 Nay, but he brought the Truth, and he confirmed those sent (before him).

37 Bal jaa bialhaqqi wasaddaqa almursaleena

37 Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).

38 Lo! (now) verily ye taste the painful doom -

38 Innakum lathaiqoo alAAathabi alaleemi

38 Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty; -

39 Ye are requited naught save what ye did -

39 Wama tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona

39 But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought; -

40 Save single - minded slaves of Allah;

40 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

40 But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, -

41 For them there is a known provision,

41 Olaika lahum rizqun maAAloomun

41 For them is a Sustenance determined,

42 Fruits. And they will be honoured

42 Fawakihu wahum mukramoona

42 Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,

43 In the Gardens of delight,

43 Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi

43 In Gardens of Felicity,

44 On couches facing one another;

44 AAala sururin mutaqabileena

44 Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):

45 A cup from a gushing spring is brought round for them,

45 Yutafu AAalayhim bikasin min maAAeenin

45 Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear - flowing fountain,

46 White, delicious to the drinkers,

46 Baydaa laththatin lilshsharibeena

46 Crystal - white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),

47 Wherein there is no headache nor are they made mad thereby.

47 La feeha ghawlun wala hum AAanha yunzafoona

47 Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

48 And with them are those of modest gaze, with lovely eyes,

48 WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi AAeenun

48 And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).

49 (Pure) as they were hidden eggs (of the ostrich).

49 Kaannahunna baydun maknoonun

49 As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.

50 And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.

50 Faaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

50 Then they will turn to one another and question one another.

51 A speaker of them saith: Lo! I had a comrade

51 Qala qailun minhum innee kana lee qareenun

51 One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),

52 Who used to say: Art thou in truth of those who put faith (in his words) ?

52 Yaqoolu ainnaka lamina almusaddiqeena

52 "Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?

53 Can we, when we are dead and have become mere dust and bones - can we (then) verily be brought to book ?

53 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamadeenoona

53 "'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'"

54 He saith: Will ye look ?

54 Qala hal antum muttaliAAoona

54 (A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"

55 Then looketh he and seeth him in the depth of hell.

55 FaittalaAAa faraahu fee sawai aljaheemi

55 He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

56 He saith: By Allah, thou verily didst all but cause my ruin,

56 Qala taAllahi in kidta laturdeeni

56 He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!

57 And had it not been for the favour of my Lord, I too had been of those haled forth (to doom).

57 Walawla niAAmatu rabbee lakuntu mina almuhdareena

57 "Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!

58 Are we then not to die

58 Afama nahnu bimayyiteena

58 "Is it (the case) that we shall not die,

59 Saving our former death, and are we not to be punished ?

59 Illa mawtatana aloola wama nahnu bimuAAaththabeena

59 "Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"

60 Lo! this is the supreme triumph.

60 Inna hatha lahuwa alfawzu alAAatheemu

60 Verily this is the supreme achievement!

61 For the like of this, then, let the workers work.

61 Limithli hatha falyaAAmali alAAamiloona

61 For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.

62 Is this better as a welcome, or the tree of Zaqqum ?

62 Athalika khayrun nuzulan am shajaratu alzzaqqoomi

62 Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?

63 Lo! We have appointed it a torment for wrong - doers.

63 Inna jaAAalnaha fitnatan lilththalimeena

63 For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong - doers.

64 Lo! it is a tree that springeth in the heart of hell.

64 Innaha shajaratun takhruju fee asli aljaheemi

64 For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell - Fire:

65 Its crop is as it were the heads of devils

65 TalAAuha kaannahu ruoosu alshshayateeni

65 The shoots of its fruit - stalks are like the heads of devils:

66 And lo! they verily must eat thereof, and fill (their) bellies therewith.

66 Fainnahum laakiloona minha famalioona minha albutoona

66 Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

67 And afterward, lo! thereupon they have a drink of boiling water

67 Thumma inna lahum AAalayha lashawban min hameemin

67 Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.

68 And afterward, lo! their return is surely unto hell.

68 Thumma inna marjiAAahum laila aljaheemi

68 Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.

69 They indeed found their fathers astray,

69 Innahum alfaw abaahum dalleena

69 Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;

70 But they make haste (to follow) in their footsteps.

70 Fahum AAala atharihim yuhraAAoona

70 So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!

71 And verily most of the men of old went astray before them,

71 Walaqad dalla qablahum aktharu alawwaleena

71 And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray; -

72 And verily We sent among them warners.

72 Walaqad arsalna feehim munthireena

72 But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them; -

73 Then see the nature of the consequence for those warned,

73 Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almunthareena

73 Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not), -

74 Save single - minded slaves of Allah.

74 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

74 Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.

75 And Noah verily prayed unto Us, and gracious was the Hearer of his prayer

75 Walaqad nadana noohun falaniAAma almujeeboona

75 (In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.

76 And We saved him and his household from the great distress,

76 Wanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

76 And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,

77 And made his seed the survivors,

77 WajaAAalna thurriyyatahu humu albaqeena

77 And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);

78 And left for him among the later folk (the salutation):

78 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

78 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:

79 Peace be unto Noah among the peoples!

79 Salamun AAala noohin fee alAAalameena

79 "Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"

80 Lo! thus do We reward the good.

80 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

80 Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.

81 Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves.

81 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

81 For he was one of our believing Servants.

82 Then We did drown the others.

82 Thumma aghraqna alakhareena

82 Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.

83 And lo! of his persuasion verily was Abraham

83 Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibraheema

83 Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.

84 When he came unto his Lord with a whole heart;

84 Ith jaa rabbahu biqalbin saleemin

84 Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.

85 When he said unto his father and his folk: What is it that ye worship ?

85 Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi matha taAAbudoona

85 Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?

86 Is it a falsehood - gods beside Allah - that ye desire ?

86 Aifkan alihatan doona Allahi tureedoona

86 "Is it a falsehood - gods other than Allah - that ye desire?

87 What then is your opinion of the Lord of the Worlds ?

87 Fama thannukum birabbi alAAalameena

87 "Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"

88 And he glanced a glance at the stars

88 Fanathara nathratan fee alnnujoomi

88 Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.

89 Then said: Lo! I feel sick!

89 Faqala innee saqeemun

89 And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"

90 And they turned their backs and went away from him.

90 Fatawallaw AAanhu mudbireena

90 So they turned away from him, and departed.

91 Then turned he to their gods and said: Will ye not eat ?

91 Faragha ila alihatihim faqala ala takuloona

91 Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)?...

92 What aileth you that ye speak not ?

92 Ma lakum la tantiqoona

92 "What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"

93 Then he attacked them, striking with his right hand.

93 Faragha AAalayhim darban bialyameeni

93 Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.

94 And (his people) came toward him, hastening.

94 Faaqbaloo ilayhi yaziffoona

94 Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).

95 He said: Worship ye that which ye yourselves do carve

95 Qala ataAAbudoona ma tanhitoona

95 He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?

96 When Allah hath created you and what ye make ?

96 WaAllahu khalaqakum wama taAAmaloona

96 "But Allah has created you and your handwork!"

97 They said: Build for him a building and fling him in the red - hotfire.

97 Qaloo ibnoo lahu bunyanan faalqoohu fee aljaheemi

97 They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"

98 And they designed a snare for him, but We made them the undermost.

98 Faaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alasfaleena

98 (This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!

99 And he said: Lo! I am going unto my Lord Who will guide me.

99 Waqala innee thahibun ila rabbee sayahdeeni

99 He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!

100 My Lord! Vouchsafe me of the righteous.

100 Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena

100 "O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"

101 So We gave him tidings of a gentle son.

101 Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleemin

101 So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.

102 And when (his son) was old enough to walk with him, (Abraham) said: O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice thee. So look, what thinkest thou ? He said: O my father! Do that which thou art commanded. Allah willing, thou shalt find me of the steadfast.

102 Falamma balagha maAAahu alssaAAya qala ya bunayya innee ara fee almanami annee athbahuka faonthur matha tara qala ya abati ifAAal ma tumaru satajidunee in shaa Allahu mina alssabireena

102 Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills one practising Patience and Constancy!"

103 Then, when they had both surrendered (to Allah), and he had flung him down upon his face,

103 Falamma aslama watallahu liljabeeni

103 So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),

104 We called unto him: O Abraham!

104 Wanadaynahu an ya ibraheemu

104 We called out to him "O Abraham!

105 Thou hast already fulfilled the vision. Lo! thus do We reward the good.

105 Qad saddaqta alrruya inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

105 "Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

106 Lo! that verily was a clear test.

106 Inna hatha lahuwa albalao almubeenu

106 For this was obviously a trial -

107 Then We ransomed him with a tremendous victim.

107 Wafadaynahu bithibhin AAatheemin

107 And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:

108 And We left for him among the later folk (the salutation):

108 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

108 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:

109 Peace be unto Abraham!

109 Salamun AAala ibraheema

109 "Peace and salutation to Abraham!"

110 Thus do We reward the good.

110 Kathalika najzee almuhsineena

110 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

111 Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves.

111 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

111 For he was one of our believing Servants.

112 And we gave him tidings of the birth of Isaac, a prophet of the righteous.

112 Wabashsharnahu biishaqa nabiyyan mina alssaliheena

112 And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet, - one of the Righteous.

113 And We blessed him and Isaac. And of their seed are some who do good, and some who plainly wrong themselves.

113 Wabarakna AAalayhi waAAala ishaqa wamin thurriyyatihima muhsinun wathalimun linafsihi mubeenun

113 We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.

114 And We verily gave grace unto Moses and Aaron,

114 Walaqad mananna AAala moosa waharoona

114 Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,

115 And saved them and their people from the great distress,

115 Wanajjaynahuma waqawmahuma mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

115 And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;

116 And helped them so that they became the victors.

116 Wanasarnahum fakanoo humu alghalibeena

116 And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);

117 And We gave them the clear Scripture

117 Waataynahuma alkitaba almustabeena

117 And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;

118 And showed them the right path.

118 Wahadaynahuma alssirata almustaqeema

118 And We guided them to the Straight Way.

119 And We left for them among the later folk (the salutation):

119 Watarakna AAalayhima fee alakhireena

119 And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:

120 Peace be unto Moses and Aaron!

120 Salamun AAala moosa waharoona

120 "Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"

121 Lo! thus do We reward the good.

121 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

121 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

122 Lo! they are two of Our believing slaves.

122 Innahuma min AAibadina almumineena

122 For they were two of our believing Servants.

123 And lo! Elias was of those sent (to warn),

123 Wainna ilyasa lamina almursaleena

123 So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).

124 When he said unto his folk: Will ye not ward off (evil) ?

124 Ith qala liqawmihi ala tattaqoona

124 Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?

125 Will ye cry unto Baal and forsake the Best of creators,

125 AtadAAoona baAAlan watatharoona ahsana alkhaliqeena

125 "Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, -

126 Allah, your Lord and Lord of your forefathers ?

126 Allaha rabbakum warabba abaikumu alawwaleena

126 "Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"

127 But they denied him, so they surely will be haled forth (to the doom)

127 Fakaththaboohu fainnahum lamuhdaroona

127 But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), -

128 Save single - minded slaves of Allah.

128 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

128 Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).

129 And we left for him among the later folk (the salutation):

129 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

129 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:

130 Peace be unto Elias!

130 Salamun AAala il yaseena

130 "Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"

131 Lo! thus do We reward the good.

131 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

131 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

132 Lo! he is one of our believing slaves.

132 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

132 For he was one of our believing Servants.

133 And lo! Lot verily was of those sent (to warn).

133 Wainna lootan lamina almursaleena

133 So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).

134 When We saved him and his household, every one,

134 Ith najjaynahu waahlahu ajmaAAeena

134 Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all

135 Save an old woman among those who stayed behind;

135 Illa AAajoozan fee alghabireena

135 Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:

136 Then We destroyed the others.

136 Thumma dammarna alakhareena

136 Then We destroyed the rest.

137 And lo! ye verily pass by (the ruin of) them in the morning

137 Wainnakum latamurroona AAalayhim musbiheena

137 Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day -

138 And at night - time; have ye then no sense ?

138 Wabiallayli afala taAAqiloona

138 And by night: will ye not understand?

139 And lo! Jonah verily was of those sent (to warn)

139 Wainna yoonusa lamina almursaleena

139 So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).

140 When he fled unto the laden ship,

140 Ith abaqa ila alfulki almashhooni

140 When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,

141 And then drew lots and was of those rejected;

141 Fasahama fakana mina almudhadeena

141 He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:

142 And the fish swallowed him while he was blameworthy;

142 Failtaqamahu alhootu wahuwa muleemun

142 Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.

143 And had he not been one of those who glorify (Allah)

143 Falawla annahu kana mina almusabbiheena

143 Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,

144 He would have tarried in its belly till the day when they are raised;

144 Lalabitha fee batnihi ila yawmi yubAAathoona

144 He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.

145 Then We cast him on a desert shore while he was sick;

145 Fanabathnahu bialAAarai wahuwa saqeemun

145 But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,

146 And We caused a tree of gourd to grow above him;

146 Waanbatna AAalayhi shajaratan min yaqteenin

146 And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.

147 And We sent him to a hundred thousand (folk) or more

147 Waarsalnahu ila miati alfin aw yazeedoona

147 And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.

148 And they believed, therefor We gave them comfort for a while.

148 Faamanoo famattaAAnahum ila heenin

148 And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.

149 Now ask them (O Muhammad): Hath thy Lord daughters whereas they have sons ?

149 Faistaftihim alirabbika albanatu walahumu albanoona

149 Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons? -

150 Or created We the angels females while they were present ?

150 Am khalaqna almalaikata inathan wahum shahidoona

150 Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?

151 Lo! it is of their falsehood that they say:

151 Ala innahum min ifkihim layaqooloona

151 Is it not that they say, from their own invention,

152 Allah hath begotten. Allah! verily they tell a lie.

152 Walada Allahu wainnahum lakathiboona

152 "Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!

153 (And again of their falsehood): He hath preferred daughters to sons.

153 Astafa albanati AAala albaneena

153 Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?

154 What aileth you ? How judge ye ?

154 Ma lakum kayfa tahkumoona

154 What is the matter with you? How judge ye?

155 Will ye not then reflect ?

155 Afala tathakkaroona

155 Will ye not then receive admonition?

156 Or have ye a clear warrant ?

156 Am lakum sultanun mubeenun

156 Or have ye an authority manifest?

157 Then produce your writ, if ye are truthful.

157 Fatoo bikitabikum in kuntum sadiqeena

157 Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!

158 And they imagine kinship between him and the jinn, whereas the jinn know well that they will be brought before (Him).

158 WajaAAaloo baynahu wabayna aljinnati nasaban walaqad AAalimati aljinnatu innahum lamuhdaroona

158 And they have invented a blood - relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment - Seat)!

159 Glorified be Allah from that which they attribute (unto Him),

159 Subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona

159 Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!

160 Save single - minded slaves of Allah.

160 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

160 Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.

161 Lo! verily, ye and that which ye worship,

161 Fainnakum wama taAAbudoona

161 For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship -

162 Ye cannot excite (anyone) against Him.

162 Ma antum AAalayhi bifatineena

162 Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,

163 Save him who is to burn in hell.

163 Illa man huwa sali aljaheemi

163 Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!

164 There is not one of us but hath his known position.

164 Wama minna illa lahu maqamun maAAloomun

164 (Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;

165 Lo! we, even we are they who set the ranks,

165 Wainna lanahnu alssaffoona

165 "And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);

166 Lo! we, even we are they who hymn His praise

166 Wainna lanahnu almusabbihoona

166 "And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"

167 And indeed they used to say:

167 Wain kanoo layaqooloona

167 And there were those who said,

168 If we had but a reminder from the men of old

168 Law anna AAindana thikran mina alawwaleena

168 "If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,

169 We would be single - minded slaves of Allah.

169 Lakunna AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

169 "We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"

170 Yet (now that it is come) they disbelieve therein; but they will come to know.

170 Fakafaroo bihi fasawfa yaAAlamoona

170 But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!

171 And verily Our word went forth of old unto Our bondmen sent (to warn)

171 Walaqad sabaqat kalimatuna liAAibadina almursaleena

171 Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),

172 That they verily would be helped,

172 Innahum lahumu almansooroona

172 That they would certainly be assisted,

173 And that Our host, they verily would be the victors.

173 Wainna jundana lahumu alghaliboona

173 And that Our forces, - they surely must conquer.

174 So withdraw from them (O Muhammad) awhile,

174 Fatawalla AAanhum hatta heenin

174 So turn thou away from them for a little while,

175 And watch, for they will (soon) see.

175 Waabsirhum fasawfa yubsiroona

175 And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!

176 Would they hasten on Our doom ?

176 AfabiAAathabina yastaAAjiloona

176 Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?

177 But when it cometh home to them, then it will be a hapless morn for those who have been warned.

177 Faitha nazala bisahatihim fasaa sabahu almunthareena

177 But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!

178 Withdraw from them awhile

178 Watawalla AAanhum hatta heenin

178 So turn thou away from them for a little while,

179 And watch, for they will (soon) see.

179 Waabsir fasawfa yubsiroona

179 And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!

180 Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty, from that which they attribute (unto Him)

180 Subhana rabbika rabbi alAAizzati AAamma yasifoona

180 Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!

181 And peace be unto those sent (to warn).

181 Wasalamun AAala almursaleena

181 And Peace on the messengers!

182 And praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds!

182 Waalhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena

182 And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.