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.
Pickthall
Nay, but they marvel that a warner of their own hath come unto them; and the disbelievers say: This is a strange thing:
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!
Pickthall
When we are dead and have become dust (shall we be brought back again) ? That would be a far return!
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).
Pickthall
Have they not then observed the sky above them, how We have constructed it and beautified it, and how there are no rifts therein ?
And the earth! We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and have produced therein every kind of lovely growth (plants).
Pickthall
A vision and a reminder for every penitent slave.
Arabic, with marks
تَبْصِرَةً وَذِكْرَىٰ لِكُلِّ عَبْدٍ مُّنِيبٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
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).
Pickthall
And We send down from the sky blessed water whereby We give growth unto gardens and the grain of crops,
(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).
Pickthall
He uttereth no word but there is with him an observer ready.
And the stupor of death will come in truth: "This is what you have been avoiding!"
Pickthall
And the trumpet is blown. This is the threatened Day.
Arabic, with marks
وَنُفِخَ فِي الصُّورِ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ يَوْمُ الْوَعِيدِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And the Trumpet will be blown - that will be the Day whereof warning (had been given) (i.e. the Day of Resurrection).
Pickthall
And every soul cometh, along with it a driver and a witness.
Arabic, with marks
وَجَاءَتْ كُلُّ نَفْسٍ مَّعَهَا سَائِقٌ وَشَهِيدٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And every person will come forth along with an (angel) to drive (him) and an (angel) to bear witness.
Pickthall
(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.
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."
Pickthall
He saith: Contend not in My presence, when I had already proffered unto you the warning.
And Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqun (the pious. See V.2:2), not far off.
Pickthall
(And it is said): This is that which ye were promised. (It is) for every penitent and heedful one,
Arabic, with marks
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(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).
Pickthall
Who feareth the Beneficent in secret and cometh with a contrite heart.
"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).
Pickthall
Enter it in peace. This is the day of immortality.
Arabic, with marks
ادْخُلُوهَا بِسَلَامٍ ۖ ذَٰلِكَ يَوْمُ الْخُلُودِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Enter you therein in peace and security - this is a Day of eternal life!"
Pickthall
There they have all that they desire, and there is more with Us.
Arabic, with marks
لَهُم مَّا يَشَاءُونَ فِيهَا وَلَدَيْنَا مَزِيدٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
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).
Pickthall
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) ?
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)?
Pickthall
Lo! therein verily is a reminder for him who hath a heart, or giveth ear with full intelligence.
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) .
Pickthall
And in the night - time hymn His praise, and after the (prescribed) prostrations.
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].
Pickthall
And listen on the day when the crier crieth from a near place,
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.