Chapter 31, 34 verses
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Alif. Lam. Mim.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].
Alif-Lam-Mim.
These are revelations of the wise Scripture,
These are Verses of the Wise Book (the Qur'an).
Dies sind die Zeichen des weisen Buches,
A guidance and a mercy for the good,
A guide and a mercy for the Muhsinun (good-doers).
eine Rechtleitung und Barmherzigkeit für die Gutes Tuenden,
Those who establish worship and pay the poor - due and have sure faith in the Hereafter.
Those who perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat and they have faith in the Hereafter with certainty.
die das Gebet verrichten und die Abgabe entrichten, und sie, die sie vom Jenseits überzeugt sind.
Such have guidance from their Lord. Such are the .
Such are on guidance from their Lord, and such are the .
Jene verfahren nach einer Rechtleitung von ihrem Herrn, und das sind diejenigen, denen es wohl ergeht.
And of mankind is he who payeth for mere pastime of discourse, that he may mislead from Allah's way without knowledge, and maketh it the butt of mockery. For such there is a shameful doom.
And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e. music, singing, etc.) to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah without knowledge, and takes it (the Path of Allah, or the Verses of the Qur'an) by way of mockery. For such there will be a humiliating torment (in the Hell-fire).
Unter den Menschen gibt es manchen, der zerstreuende Unterhaltung erkauft, um (die Menschen) von Allahs Weg ohne (richtiges) Wissen in die Irre zu führen und sich über ihn lustig zu machen. Für solche wird es schmachvolle Strafe geben.
And when Our revelations are recited unto him he turneth away in pride as if he heard them not, as if there were a deafness in his ears. So give him tidings of a painful doom.
And when Our Verses (of the Qur'an) are recited to such a one, he turns away in pride, as if he heard them not - as if there were deafness in his ear. So announce to him a painful torment.
Und wenn ihm Unsere Zeichen verlesen werden, kehrt er sich hochmütig ab, als ob er sie nicht gehört hätte, als ob in seinen Ohren Schwerhörigkeit wäre. So verkünde ihm schmerzhafte Strafe.
Lo! those who believe and do good works, for them are the gardens of delight,
Verily, those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, for them are Gardens of Delight (Paradise).
Gewiß, diejenigen, die glauben und rechtschaffene Werke tun, für sie wird es die Gärten der Wonne geben;
Wherein they will abide. It is a promise of Allah in truth. He is the Mighty, the Wise.
To abide therein. It is a Promise of Allah in truth. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
ewig darin zu bleiben. (Das ist) Allahs Versprechen in Wahrheit. Und Er ist der Allmächtige und Allweise.
He hath created the heavens without supports that ye can see, and hath cast into the earth firm hills, so that it quake not with you; and He hath dispersed therein all kinds of beasts. And We send down water from the sky and We cause (plants) of every goodly kind to grow therein.
He has created the heavens without any pillars that you see, and has set on the earth firm mountains lest it should shake with you. And He has scattered therein moving (living) creatures of all kinds. And We send down water (rain) from the sky, and We cause (plants) of every goodly kind to grow therein.
Er hat die Himmel ohne Stützen, die ihr sehen könnt, erschaffen und auf der Erde festgegründete Berge gesetzt, daß sie nicht mit euch wanke, und auf ihr allerlei Tiere sich ausbreiten lassen. Und Wir lassen Wasser vom Himmel herabkommen und dann viele edle Arten auf ihr wachsen.
This is the Creation of Allah. Now show me that which those (ye worship) beside Him have created. Nay, but the wrong - doers are in error manifest!
This is the creation of Allah. So show Me that which those (whom you worship) besides Him have created. Nay, the Zalimun (polytheists, wrongdoers and those who do not believe in the Oneness of Allah) are in plain error.
Das ist Allahs Schöpfung. Zeigt mir nun, was diejenigen außer Ihm erschaffen haben. Aber nein! Die Ungerechten befinden sich in deutlichem Irrtum.
And verily We gave Luqman wisdom, saying: Give thanks unto Allah; and whosoever giveth thanks, he giveth thanks for (the good of) his soul. And whosoever refuseth - Lo! Allah is Absolute, Owner of Praise.
And indeed We bestowed upon Luqman Al-Hikmah (wisdom and religious understanding) saying: "Give thanks to Allah." And whoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for (the good of) his ownself. And whoever is unthankful, then verily, Allah is All-Rich (Free of all needs), Worthy of all praise.
Und Wir gaben ja Luqman Weisheit: "Sei Allah dankbar." Und wer dankbar ist, der ist nur zu seinem eigenen Vorteil dankbar. Und wer undankbar ist, - so ist Allah Unbedürftig und Lobenswürdig.
And (remember) when Luqman said unto his son, when he was exhorting him: O my dear son! Ascribe no partners unto Allah. Lo! to ascribe partners (unto Him) is a tremendous wrong -
And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him: "O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed.
Und (gedenke,) als Luqman zu seinem Sohn sagte, indem er ihn ermahnte: "O mein lieber Sohn, geselle Allah nicht(s) bei, denn Götzendienst ist fürwahr ein gewal tiges Unrecht."
And We have enjoined upon man concerning his partners - His mother beareth him in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years - Give thanks unto Me and unto thy parents. Unto Me is the journeying.
And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years - give thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me is the final destination.
Und Wir haben dem Menschen seine Eltern anbefohlen - seine Mutter hat ihn unter wiederholter Schwäche getragen, und seine Entwöhnung (erfolgt) innerhalb von zwei Jahren -: "Sei Mir und deinen Eltern dankbar. Zu Mir ist der Ausgang."
But if they strive with thee to make thee ascribe unto Me as partner that of which thou hast no knowledge, then obey them not. Consort with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who repenteth unto Me. Then unto Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what ye used to do -
But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not; but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience. Then to Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what you used to do.
Wenn sie sich aber darum bemühen, daß du Mir das beigesellst, wovon du kein Wissen hast, dann gehorche ihnen nicht, doch geh mit ihnen im Diesseits in rechtli cher Weise um. Und folge dem Weg dessen, der sich Mir reuig zuwendet. Zu Mir wird hierauf eure Rückkehr sein, da werde Ich euch kundtun, was ihr zu tun pflegtet.
O my dear son! Lo! though it be but the weight of a grain of mustard - seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens, or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Lo! Allah is Subtile, Aware.
"O my son! If it be (anything) equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Verily, Allah is Subtle (in bringing out that grain), Well-Aware (of its place).
O mein lieber Sohn, gewiß, wäre es auch das Gewicht eines Senfkorns und befände es sich in einem Felsen oder in den Himmeln oder in der Erde, bringt es Allah bei. Gewiß, Allah ist Feinfühlig und Allkundig.
O my dear son! Establish worship and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity, and persevere whatever may befall thee. Lo! that is of the steadfast heart of things.
"O my son! Aqim-As-Salat (perform As-Salat), enjoin (on people) Al-Ma'ruf - (Islamic Monotheism and all that is good), and forbid (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief in the Oneness of Allah, polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad), and bear with patience whatever befalls you. Verily, these are some of the important commandments (ordered by Allah with no exemption).
O mein lieber Sohn, verrichte das Gebet, gebiete das Rechte und verbiete das Verwerfliche und ertrage standhaft, was dich trifft. Gewiß, dies gehört zur Ent schlossenheit (in der Handhabung) der Angelegenheiten.
Turn not thy cheek in scorn toward folk, nor walk with pertness in the land. Lo! Allah loveth not each braggart boaster.
"And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not any arrogant boaster.
Und zeige den Menschen nicht geringschätzig die Wange und gehe nicht übermütig auf der Erde einher, denn Allah liebt niemanden, der eingebildet und prahlerisch ist.
Be modest in thy bearing and subdue thy voice. Lo! the harshest of all voices is the voice of the ass.
"And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the braying of the asses."
Halte das rechte Maß in deinem Gang und dämpfe deine Stimme, denn die widerwärtigste der Stimmen ist wahrlich die Stimme der Esel."
See ye not how Allah hath made serviceable unto you whatsoever is in the skies and whatsoever is in the earth and hath loaded you with His favours both without and within ? Yet of mankind is he who disputeth concerning Allah, without knowledge or guidance or a scripture giving light.
See you not (O men) that Allah has subjected for you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and has completed and perfected His Graces upon you, (both) apparent (i.e. Islamic Monotheism, and the lawful pleasures of this world, including health, good looks, etc.) and hidden [i.e. One's Faith in Allah (of Islamic Monotheism) knowledge, wisdom, guidance for doing righteous deeds, and also the pleasures and delights of the Hereafter in Paradise]? Yet of mankind is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge or guidance or a Book giving light!
Seht ihr nicht, daß Allah euch das, was in den Himmeln und was auf der Erde ist, dienstbar gemacht hat, und euch mit Seinen Gunsterweisen überhäuft hat äußerlich und innerlich? Doch gibt es unter den Menschen manchen, der über Allah ohne (richtiges) Wissen, ohne Rechtleitung und ohne erleuchtendes Buch streitet.
And if it be said unto them: Follow that which Allah hath revealed, they say: Nay, but we follow that wherein we found our fathers. What! Even though the devil were inviting them unto the doom of flame ?
And when it is said to them: "Follow that which Allah has sent down", they say: "Nay, we shall follow that which we found our fathers (following)." (Would they do so) even if Shaitan (Satan) invites them to the torment of the Fire?
Und wenn zu ihnen gesagt wird: "Folgt dem, was Allah herabgesandt hat", sagen sie: "Nein! Vielmehr folgen wir dem, worin wir unsere Väter vorgefunden haben." Was denn, auch wenn der Satan sie zur Strafe der Feuerglut einlädt?
Whosoever surrendereth his purpose to Allah while doing good, he verily hath grasped the firm hand - hold. Unto Allah belongeth the sequel of all things.
And whosoever submits his face (himself) to Allah, while he is a Muhsin (good-doer i.e. performs good deeds totally for Allah's sake without any show off or to gain praise or fame and does them in accordance with the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold [La ilaha illallah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)]. And to Allah return all matters for decision.
Wer sich Allah völlig hingibt und dabei Gutes tut, der hält sich an die festeste Handhabe. Und zu Allah (führt) das Ende der Angelegenheiten.
And whosoever disbelieveth, let not his disbelief afflict thee (O Muhammad). Unto Us is their return, and We shall tell them what they did. Lo! Allah is Aware of what is in the breasts (of men).
And whoever disbelieves, let not his disbelief grieve you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم). To Us is their return, and We shall inform them what they have done. Verily, Allah is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men).
Und wer ungläubig ist, dessen Unglaube soll dich nicht traurig machen. Zu Uns wird ihre Rückkehr sein, dann werden Wir ihnen kundtun, was sie taten. Gewiß, Allah weiß über das Innerste der Brüste Bescheid.
We give them comfort for a little, and then We drive them to a heavy doom.
We let them enjoy for a little while, then in the end We shall oblige them to (enter) a great torment.
Wir lassen sie ein wenig genießen, dann zwingen Wir sie in eine harte Strafe.
If thou shouldst ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth ? they would answer: Allah. Say: Praise be to Allah! But most of them know not.
And if you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) ask them: "Who has created the heavens and the earth," they will certainly say: "Allah." Say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah!" But most of them know not.
Und wenn du sie fragst, wer die Himmel und die Erde erschaffen hat, sagen sie ganz gewiß: "Allah." Sag: (Alles) Lob gehört Allah! Aber nein! Die meisten von ihnen wissen nicht.
Unto Allah belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. Lo! Allah, He is the Absolute, the Owner of Praise.
To Allah belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. Verily, Allah, He is Al-Ghani (Rich, Free of all needs), Worthy of all praise.
Allah gehört, was in den Himmeln und auf der Erde ist. Gewiß, Allah ist der Unbedürftige und Lobenswürdige.
And if all the trees in the earth were pens, and the sea, with seven more seas to help it, (were ink), the words of Allah could not be exhausted. Lo! Allah is Mighty, Wise.
And if all the trees on the earth were pens and the sea (were ink wherewith to write), with seven seas behind it to add to its (supply), yet the Words of Allah would not be exhausted. Verily, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.
Und wenn auch das, was es auf der Erde an Bäumen gibt, Schreibrohre wären und das (gesamte) Meer und danach sieben weitere Meere als Nachschub (Tinte wären), würden die Worte Allahs nicht zu Ende gehen, denn Allah ist Allmächtig und Allweise.
Your creation and your raising (from the dead) are only as (the creation and the raising of) a single soul. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower.
The creation of you all and the resurrection of you all are only as (the creation and resurrection of) a single person. Verily, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Seer.
Die Erschaffung und die Auferweckung von euch (allen) ist nur (so) wie bei einer einzigen Seele. Gewiß, Allah ist Allhörend und Allsehend.
Hast thou not seen how Allah causeth the night to pass into the day and causeth the day to pass into the night, and hath subdued the sun and the moon (to do their work), each running unto an appointed term; and that Allah is of what ye do ?
See you not (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) that Allah merges the night into the day (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the night are added to the hours of the day), and merges the day into the night (i.e. the decrease in the hours of day are added to the hours of night), and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running its course for a term appointed; and that Allah is All-Aware of what you do.
Siehst du denn nicht, daß Allah die Nacht in den Tag eindringen und den Tag in die Nacht eindringen läßt und die Sonne und den Mond dienstbar gemacht hat - ein jedes läuft auf eine festgesetzte Frist zu -, und daß Allah dessen Kundig ist, was ihr tut?
That (is so) because Allah, He is the True, and that which they invoke beside Him is the False, and because Allah, He is the Sublime, the Great.
That is because Allah, He is the Truth, and that which they invoke besides Him is Al-Batil (falsehood, Satan and all other false deities); and that Allah, He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Dies, weil Allah die Wahrheit ist und weil das, was sie anstatt Seiner anrufen, das Falsche ist und weil Allah der Erhabene, der Große ist.
Hast thou not seen how the ships glide on the sea by Allah's grace, that He may show you of His wonders ? Lo! therein indeed are portents for every steadfast, grateful (heart).
See you not that the ships sail through the sea by Allah's Grace that He may show you of His Signs? Verily, in this are signs for every patient, grateful (person).
Siehst du nicht, daß die Schiffe durch die Gunst Allahs auf dem Meer fahren, damit Er euch etwas von Seinen Zeichen zeigt? Darin sind wahrlich Zeichen für jeden sehr Standhaften und sehr Dankbaren.
And if a wave enshroudeth them like awnings, they cry unto Allah, making their faith pure for Him only. But when He bringeth them safe to land, some of them compromise. None denieth Our signs save every traitor ingrate.
And when a wave covers them like shades (i.e. like clouds or the mountains of sea-water), they invoke Allah, making their invocations for Him only. But when He brings them safe to land, there are among them those that stop in between (Belief and disbelief). But none denies Our Signs except every perfidious ingrate.
Und wenn Wogen wie Schattendächer sie überdecken, rufen sie Allah an, (wobei sie) Ihm gegenüber aufrichtig in der Religion (sind). Wenn Er sie nun ans Land errettet, zeigen einige von ihnen ein gemäßigtes Verhalten. Und Unsere Zeichen verleugnet nur jeder sehr Treulose und sehr Undankbare.
O mankind! Keep your duty to your Lord and fear a Day when the parent will not be able to avail the child in aught, nor the child to avail the parent. Lo! Allah's promise is the very truth. Let not the life of the world beguile you, nor let the deceiver beguile you, in regard to Allah.
O mankind! Be afraid of your Lord (by keeping your duty to Him and avoiding all evil), and fear a Day when no father can avail aught for his son, nor a son avail aught for his father. Verily, the Promise of Allah is true: let not then this (worldly) present life deceive you, nor let the chief deceiver (Satan) deceive you about Allah.
O ihr Menschen, fürchtet euren Herrn und habt Angst vor einem Tag, an dem weder ein Vater etwas für sein Kind begleichen kann, noch ein Kind für seinen Vater etwas wird begleichen können. Gewiß, Allahs Versprechen ist wahr. So soll euch das diesseitige Leben nicht täuschen, und nicht täuschen soll euch hinsichtlich Allahs der Täuscher.
Lo! Allah! With Him is knowledge of the Hour. He sendeth down the rain, and knoweth that which is in the wombs. No soul knoweth what it will earn to - morrow, and no soul knoweth in what land it will die. Lo! Allah is Knower, Aware.
Verily Allah, with Him (Alone) is the knowledge of the Hour, He sends down the rain, and knows that which is in the wombs. No person knows what he will earn tomorrow, and no person knows in what land he will die. Verily, Allah is All-Knower, All-Aware (of things).
Gewiß, Allah (allein) besitzt das Wissen über die Stunde, läßt den Regen herabkommen und weiß, was im Mutterleib ist. Niemand weiß, was er morgen erwerben wird, und niemand weiß, in welchem Land er sterben wird. Gewiß, Allah ist Allwissend und Allkundig.