Kaf

Pickthall

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Qaf. By the Glorious Qur'an,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

1 In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Qaf. [These letters (Qaf, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Glorious Qur'an.

Yusuf Ali

1 Qaf: By the Glorious Qur'an (Thou art Allah's Messenger).

Pickthall

2 Nay, but they marvel that a warner of their own hath come unto them; and the disbelievers say: This is a strange thing:

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

2 Nay, they wonder that there has come to them a warner (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from among themselves. So the disbelievers say: "This is a strange thing!

Yusuf Ali

2 But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from among themselves. So the Unbelievers say: "This is a wonderful thing!

Pickthall

3 When we are dead and have become dust (shall we be brought back again) ? That would be a far return!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

3 "When we are dead and have become dust (shall we be resurrected?) That is a far return."

Yusuf Ali

3 "What! When we die and become dust, (shall we live again?) That is a (sort of) return far (from our understanding)."

Pickthall

4 We know that which the earth taketh of them, and with Us is a recording Book.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

4 We know that which the earth takes of them (their dead bodies), and with Us is a Book preserved (i.e. the Book of Decrees).

Yusuf Ali

4 We already know how much of them the earth takes away: With Us is a record guarding (the full account).

Pickthall

5 Nay, but they have denied the truth when it came unto them, therefor they are now in troubled case.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

5 Nay, but they have denied the truth (this Qur'an) when it has come to them, so they are in a confused state (cannot differentiate between right and wrong).

Yusuf Ali

5 But they deny the Truth when it comes to them: so they are in a confused state.

Pickthall

6 Have they not then observed the sky above them, how We have constructed it and beautified it, and how there are no rifts therein ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

6 Have they not looked at the heaven above them, how We have made it and adorned it, and there are no rifts in it?

Yusuf Ali

6 Do they not look at the sky above them? - How We have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it?

Pickthall

7 And the earth have We spread out, and have flung firm hills therein, and have caused of every lovely kind to grow thereon,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

7 And the earth! We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and have produced therein every kind of lovely growth (plants).

Yusuf Ali

7 And the earth - We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and produced therein every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs) -

Pickthall

8 A vision and a reminder for every penitent slave.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

8 An insight and a Reminder for every slave who turns to Allah in repentance (i.e. the one who believes in the Oneness of Allah and performs deeds of His obedience, and always begs His pardon).

Yusuf Ali

8 To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to Allah).

Pickthall

9 And We send down from the sky blessed water whereby We give growth unto gardens and the grain of crops,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

9 And We send down blessed water (rain) from the sky, then We produce therewith gardens and grain (every kind of harvests) that are reaped.

Yusuf Ali

9 And We send down from the sky rain charted with blessing, and We produce therewith gardens and Grain for harvests;

Pickthall

10 And lofty date - palms with ranged clusters,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

10 And tall date-palms, with ranged clusters.

Yusuf Ali

10 And tall (and stately) palm - trees, with shoots of fruit - stalks, piled one over another; -

Pickthall

11 Provision (made) for men; and therewith We quicken a dead land. Even so will be the resurrection of the dead.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

11 A provision for (Allah's) slaves. And We give life therewith to a dead land. Thus will be the resurrection (of the dead).

Yusuf Ali

11 As sustenance for (Allah's) Servants; - and We give (new) life therewith to land that is dead: Thus will be the Resurrection.

Pickthall

12 The folk of Noah denied (the truth) before them, and (so did) the dwellers at Ar - Rass and (the tribe of) Thamud,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

12 Denied before them (i.e. these pagans of Makkah) the people of Nuh (Noah), and the dwellers of Rass, and Thamud;

Yusuf Ali

12 Before them was denied (the Hereafter) by the People of Noah, the Companions of the Rass, the Thamud,

Pickthall

13 And (the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh, and the brethren of Lot,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

13 And 'Ad, and Fir'aun (Pharaoh), and the brethren of Lut (Lot);

Yusuf Ali

13 The 'Ad, Pharaoh, the brethren of Lut,

Pickthall

14 And the dwellers in the wood, and the folk of Tubb'a: every one denied their messengers, therefor My threat took effect.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

14 And the Dwellers of the Wood, and the people of Tubba'. Everyone of them denied (their) Messengers, so My Threat took effect.

Yusuf Ali

14 The Companions of the Wood, and the People of Tubba'; each one (of them) rejected the messengers, and My warning was duly fulfilled (in them).

Pickthall

15 Were We then worn out by the first creation ? Yet they are in doubt about a new creation.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

15 Were We then tired with the first creation? Nay, they are in confused doubt about a new creation (i.e. Resurrection).

Yusuf Ali

15 Were We then weary with the first Creation, that they should be in confused doubt about a new Creation?

Pickthall

16 We verily created man and We know what his soul whispereth to him, and We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

16 And indeed We have created man, and We know what his ownself whispers to him. And We are nearer to him than his jugular vein (by Our Knowledge).

Yusuf Ali

16 It was We Who created man, and We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein.

Pickthall

17 When the two Receivers receive (him), seated on the right hand and on the left,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

17 (Remember) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions).

Yusuf Ali

17 Behold, two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and noted them), one sitting on the right and one on the left.

Pickthall

18 He uttereth no word but there is with him an observer ready.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

18 Not a word does he (or she) utter but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).

Yusuf Ali

18 Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it).

Pickthall

19 And the agony of death cometh in truth. (And it is said unto him): This is that which thou wast wont to shun.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

19 And the stupor of death will come in truth: "This is what you have been avoiding!"

Yusuf Ali

19 And the stupor of death will bring Truth (before his eyes): "This was the thing which thou wast trying to escape!"

Pickthall

20 And the trumpet is blown. This is the threatened Day.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

20 And the Trumpet will be blown - that will be the Day whereof warning (had been given) (i.e. the Day of Resurrection).

Yusuf Ali

20 And the Trumpet shall be blown: that will be the Day whereof Warning (had been given).

Pickthall

21 And every soul cometh, along with it a driver and a witness.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

21 And every person will come forth along with an (angel) to drive (him) and an (angel) to bear witness.

Yusuf Ali

21 And there will come forth every soul: with each will be an (angel) to drive, and an (angel) to bear witness.

Pickthall

22 (And unto the evil - doer it is said): Thou wast in heedlessness of this. Now We have removed from thee thy covering, and piercing is thy sight this day.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

22 (It will be said to the sinners): "Indeed you were heedless of this. Now We have removed from you your covering, and sharp is your sight this Day!"

Yusuf Ali

22 (It will be said:) "Thou wast heedless of this; now have We removed thy veil, and sharp is thy sight this Day!"

Pickthall

23 And (unto the evil - doer) his comrade saith: This is that which I have ready (as testimony).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

23 And his companion (angel) will say: "Here is (this Record) ready with me!"

Yusuf Ali

23 And his Companion will say: "Here is (his Record) ready with me!"

Pickthall

24 (And it is said): Do ye twain hurl to hell each rebel ingrate,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

24 (Allah will say to the angels): "Both of you throw into Hell every stubborn disbeliever (in the Oneness of Allah, in His Messengers).

Yusuf Ali

24 (The sentence will be:) "Throw, throw into Hell every contumacious Rejecter (of Allah)! -

Pickthall

25 Hinderer of good, transgressor, doubter,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

25 "Hinderer of good, transgressor, doubter,

Yusuf Ali

25 "Who forbade what was good, transgressed all bounds, cast doubts and suspicions;

Pickthall

26 Who setteth up another god along with Allah. Do ye twain hurl him to the dreadful doom.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

26 "Who set up another ilah (god) with Allah. Then both of you cast him in the severe torment."

Yusuf Ali

26 "Who set up another god beside Allah: Throw him into a severe penalty."

Pickthall

27 His comrade saith: Our Lord! I did not cause him to rebel, but he was (himself) far gone in error.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

27 His companion (Satan - devil)] will say: "Our Lord! I did not push him to transgression, (in disbelief, oppression, and evil deeds) but he was himself in error far astray."

Yusuf Ali

27 His Companion will say: "Our Lord! I did not make him transgress, but he was (himself) far astray."

Pickthall

28 He saith: Contend not in My presence, when I had already proffered unto you the warning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

28 Allah will say: "Dispute not in front of Me, I had already in advance sent you the threat.

Yusuf Ali

28 He will say: "Dispute not with each other in My Presence: I had already in advance sent you Warning.

Pickthall

29 The sentence that cometh from Me cannot be changed, and I am in no wise a tyrant unto the slaves.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

29 The Sentence that comes from Me cannot be changed, and I am not unjust to the slaves."

Yusuf Ali

29 "The Word changes not before Me, and I do not the least injustice to My Servants."

Pickthall

30 On the day when We say unto hell: Art thou filled ? and it saith: Can there be more to come ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

30 On the Day when We will say to Hell: "Are you filled?" It will say: "Are there any more (to come)?"

Yusuf Ali

30 One Day We will ask Hell, "Art thou filled to the full?" It will say, "Are there any more (to come)?"

Pickthall

31 And the Garden is brought nigh for those who kept from evil, no longer distant.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

31 And Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqun (the pious. See V.2:2), not far off.

Yusuf Ali

31 And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous, - no more a thing distant.

Pickthall

32 (And it is said): This is that which ye were promised. (It is) for every penitent and heedful one,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

32 (It will be said): "This is what you were promised - (it is) for those oft-returning (to Allah) in sincere repentance, and those who preserve their covenant with Allah (by obeying Him in all what He has ordered, and worshipping none but Allah Alone, i.e. follow Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).

Yusuf Ali

32 (A voice will say:) "This is what was promised for you, - for every one who turned (to Allah) in sincere repentance, who kept (His Law),

Pickthall

33 Who feareth the Beneficent in secret and cometh with a contrite heart.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

33 "Who feared the Most Gracious (Allah) in the Ghaib (Unseen) and brought a heart turned in repentance (to Him and absolutely free from each and every kind of polytheism).

Yusuf Ali

33 "Who feared (Allah) Most Gracious Unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him):

Pickthall

34 Enter it in peace. This is the day of immortality.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

34 "Enter you therein in peace and security - this is a Day of eternal life!"

Yusuf Ali

34 "Enter ye therein in Peace and Security; this is a Day of Eternal Life!"

Pickthall

35 There they have all that they desire, and there is more with Us.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

35 There they will have all that they desire - and We have more (for them, i.e. a glance at the All-Mighty, All-Majestic جل جلاله).

Yusuf Ali

35 There will be for them therein all that they wish, - and more besides in Our Presence.

Pickthall

36 And how many a generation We destroyed before them, who were mightier than these in prowess so that they overran the lands! Had they any place of refuge (when the judgment came) ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

36 And how many a generation We have destroyed before them who were stronger in power than they. And (when Our Torment came), they ran for a refuge in the land! Could they find any place of refuge (for them to save themselves from destruction)?

Yusuf Ali

36 But how many generations before them did We destroy (for their sins), - stronger in power than they? Then did they wander through the land: was there any place of escape (for them)?

Pickthall

37 Lo! therein verily is a reminder for him who hath a heart, or giveth ear with full intelligence.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

37 Verily, therein is indeed a reminder for him who has a heart or gives ear while he is heedful.

Yusuf Ali

37 Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the truth).

Pickthall

38 And verily We created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in six Days, and naught of weariness touched Us.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

38 And indeed We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in six Days and nothing of fatigue touched Us.

Yusuf Ali

38 We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in Six Days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us.

Pickthall

39 Therefor (O Muhammad) bear with what they say, and hymn the praise of thy Lord before the rising and before the setting of the sun;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

39 So bear with patience (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) all that they say, and glorify the Praises of your Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting (i.e. the Fajr, Zuhr, and 'Asr prayers) .

Yusuf Ali

39 Bear, then, with patience, all that they say, and celebrate the praises of thy Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting.

Pickthall

40 And in the night - time hymn His praise, and after the (prescribed) prostrations.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

40 And during a part of the night (also) glorify His praises (i.e. Maghrib and 'Isha prayers) and (so likewise) after the prayers [As-Sunnah, Nawafil - optional and additional prayers. And also glorify, praise and magnify Allah - Subhan Allah, Alhamdu lillah, Allahu-Akbar].

Yusuf Ali

40 And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration.

Pickthall

41 And listen on the day when the crier crieth from a near place,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

41 And listen on the Day when the caller will call from a near place.

Yusuf Ali

41 And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place quiet near, -

Pickthall

42 The day when they will hear the (Awful) Cry in truth. That is the day of coming forth (from the graves).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

42 The Day when they will hear As-Saihah (shout) in truth: that will be the Day of coming out (from the graves, i.e. the Day of Resurrection).

Yusuf Ali

42 The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) truth: that will be the Day of Resurrection.

Pickthall

43 Lo! We it is Who quicken and give death, and unto Us is the journeying.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

43 Verily, We it is Who give life and cause death; and to Us is the final return.

Yusuf Ali

43 Verily it is We Who give Life and Death; and to Us is the Final Goal -

Pickthall

44 On the day when the earth splitteth asunder from them, hastening forth (they come). That is a gathering easy for Us (to make).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

44 On the Day when the earth shall be cleft, from off them, (they will come out) hastening forth. That will be a gathering, quite easy for Us.

Yusuf Ali

44 The Day when the Earth will be rent asunder, from (men) hurrying out: that will be a gathering together, - quite easy for Us.

Pickthall

45 We are Best Aware of what they say, and thou (O Muhammad) art in no wise a compeller over them. But warn by the Qur'an him who feareth My threat.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

45 We know best what they say. And you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) are not the one to force them (to Belief). But warn by the Qur'an; him who fears My Threat.

Yusuf Ali

45 We know best what they say; and thou art not one to overawe them by force. So admonish with the Qur'an such as fear My Warning!