Chapter 37, 182 verses
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. By those who set the ranks in battle order
Bei den sich reihenweise Reihenden,
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. By those (angels) ranged in ranks (or rows).
And those who drive away (the wicked) with reproof
dann den einen Schelteschrei Ausstoßenden,
By those (angels) who drive the clouds in a good way.
And those who read (the Word) for a reminder,
dann den eine Ermahnung Verlesenden!
By those (angels) who bring the Book and the Qur'an from Allah to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].
Lo! thy Lord is surely One;
Euer Gott ist wahrlich ein Einziger,
Verily your Ilah (God) is indeed One (i.e. Allah):
Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all that is between them, and Lord of the sun's risings.
der Herr der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, und der Herr der Osten.
Lord of the heavens and of the earth, and all that is between them, and Lord of every point of the sun's risings.
Lo! We have adorned the lowest heaven with an ornament, the planets;
Wir haben den untersten Himmel mit einem Schmuck geziert: mit den Himmelskörpern';
Verily We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty).
With security from every froward devil.
und als Schutz vor jedem rebellischen Satan.
And to guard against every rebellious devil.
They cannot listen to the Highest Chiefs for they are pelted from every side,
So können sie der höchsten führenden Schar (der Engel) nicht zuhören, und sie werden von allen Seiten beworfen,
They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side.
Outcast, and theirs is a perpetual torment;
damit sie weggetrieben werden - und für sie wird es immerwährende Strafe geben -,
Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment.
Save him who snatcheth a fragment, and there pursueth him a piercing flame.
außer jemandem, der rasch etwas aufschnappt und den dann ein durchbohrend heller Leuchtkörper verfolgt.
Except such as snatch away something by stealing, and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness.
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.
Frage sie doch um ihre Meinung: Ist es etwa schwerer, sie zu erschaffen als wen Wir (sonst) erschaffen
Then ask them (i.e. these polytheists, O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are they stronger as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains) whom We have created?" Verily, We created them of a sticky clay.
Nay, but thou dost marvel when they mock
Aber nein! Du wunderst dich, während sie spotten.
Nay, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) wondered (at their insolence) while they mock (at you and at the Qur'an).
And heed not when they are reminded,
Und wenn sie ermahnt werden, gedenken sie nicht.
And when they are reminded, they pay no attention.
And seek to scoff when they behold a portent.
Und wenn sie ein Zeichen sehen, spotten sie darüber.
And when they see an Ayah (a sign, or an evidence) from Allah, they mock at it.
And they say: Lo! this is mere magic;
Und sie sagen: "Das ist nur deutliche Zauberei.
And they say: "This is nothing but evident magic!
When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised (again) ?
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich auferweckt werden?
"When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we (then) verily be resurrected?
And our forefathers ?
Und auch unsere Vorväter?"
"And also our fathers of old?"
Say (O Muhammad): Ye, in truth; and ye will be brought low.
Sag: Ja, und ihr werdet euch demütig verhalten.
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Yes, and you shall then be humiliated."
There is but one Shout, and lo! they behold,
Es wird nur ein einziger erschreckender Schrei sein, da schauen sie sogleich hin.
It will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e. the second blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be staring!
And say: Ah, woe for us! This is the Day of Judgment.
Und sie werden sagen: "O wehe uns! Das ist der Tag des Gerichts!"
They will say: "Woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense!"
This is the Day of Separation, which ye used to deny.
- "Das ist der Tag der Entscheidung, den ihr für Lüge zu erklären pflegtet.
(It will be said): "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
(And it is said unto the angels): Assemble those who did wrong, together with their wives and what they used to worship
- (Zu den Engeln des Gerichts wird gesagt:) Versammelt (nun) diejenigen, die Unrecht getan haben, ihre Gattinnen und das, dem sie dienten
(It will be said to the angels): "Assemble those who did wrong, together with their companions (from the devils) and what they used to worship,
Instead of Allah, and lead them to the path to hell;
anstatt Allahs. Dann leitet sie zum Weg des Höllenbrandes
"Instead of Allah, and lead them on to the way of flaming Fire (Hell);
And stop them, for they must be questioned.
und stellt sie auf, denn sie werden befragt werden."
"But stop them, verily they are to be questioned.
What aileth you that ye help not one another ?
- (Und es wird zu ihnen gesagt:) "Was ist mit euch, daß ihr einander nicht unterstützt?"
"What is the matter with you? Why do you not help one another (as you used to do in the world)?"
Nay, but this day they make full submission.
Nein! Vielmehr ergeben sie sich heute.
Nay, but that Day they shall surrender.
And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.
Und sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
And they will turn to one another and question one another.
They say: Lo! ye used to come unto us, imposing, (swearing that ye spoke the truth).
Sie sagen: "Ihr kamt doch zu uns (stets) von rechts her'."
They will say: "It was you who used to come to us from the right side [i.e. from the right side of one of us and beautify for us every evil, enjoin on us polytheism, and stop us from the truth i.e. Islamic Monotheism and from every good deed]."
They answer: Nay, but ye (yourselves) were not believers.
Sie sagen: "Aber nein! Ihr wart ja nicht gläubig.
They will reply: "Nay, you yourselves were not believers.
We had no power over you, but ye were wayward folk.
Wir aber hatten keine Macht über euch, sondern vielmehr wart ihr Leute, die das Maß (an Frevel) überschreiten.
"And we had no authority over you. Nay! But you were Taghun (transgressing) people (polytheists, and disbelievers).
Now the Word of our Lord hath been fulfilled concerning us. Lo! we are about to taste (the doom).
So ist das Wort unseres Herrn gegen uns unvermeidlich fällig geworden. Wir werden bestimmt (die Strafe) kosten.
"So now the Word of our Lord has been justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste (the torment).
Thus we misled you. Lo! we were (ourselves) astray.
Und so haben wir euch in Verirrung fallen lassen, denn wir waren ja selbst in Verirrung gefallen."
"So we led you astray because we were ourselves astray."
Then lo! this day they (both) are sharers in the doom.
Gewiß denn, an jenem Tag werden sie an der(selben) Strafe teilhaben.
Then verily, that Day, they will (all) share in the torment.
Lo! thus deal We with the guilty.
Gewiß, so verfahren Wir mit den Übeltätern,
Certainly, that is how We deal with Al-Mujrimun (polytheists, sinners, disbelievers, criminals, the disobedient to Allah).
For when it was said unto them, There is no God save Allah, they were scornful
denn sie pflegten, wenn zu ihnen gesagt wurde: "Es gibt keinen Gott außer Allah", sich hochmütig zu verhalten,
Truly, when it was said to them: La ilaha illallah "(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)," they puffed themselves up with pride (i.e. denied it).
And said: Shall we forsake our gods for a mad poet ?
und sagten: "Sollen wir denn wahrlich unsere Götter verlassen wegen eines besessenen Dichters?"
And (they) said: "Are we going to abandon our alihah (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?"
Nay, but he brought the Truth, and he confirmed those sent (before him).
Nein! Vielmehr ist er mit der Wahrheit gekommen und hat die Gesandten bestätigt.
Nay! he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come with the truth (i.e. Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism and this Qur'an) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Lo! (now) verily ye taste the painful doom -
Ihr werdet bestimmt die schmerzhafte Strafe kosten,
Verily, you (pagans of Makkah) are going to taste the painful torment;
Ye are requited naught save what ye did -
und euch wird nur das vergolten, was ihr zu tun pflegtet,
And you will be requited nothing except for what you used to do (evil deeds, sins, and Allah's disobedience which you used to do in this world)
Save single - minded slaves of Allah;
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Save the chosen slaves of Allah (i.e. the true believers of Islamic Monotheism).
For them there is a known provision,
Für diese wird es eine festgesetzte Versorgung geben:
For them there will be a known provision (in Paradise),
Fruits. And they will be honoured
Früchte, und sie werden geehrt
Fruits; and they shall be honoured,
In the Gardens of delight,
in den Gärten der Wonne
In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),
On couches facing one another;
auf Liegen (ruhend), einander gegenüber,
Facing one another on thrones.
A cup from a gushing spring is brought round for them,
wobei ihnen ein Becher (voll) Quellwasser herumgereicht wird,
Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine -
White, delicious to the drinkers,
weiß, köstlich für diejenigen, die (daraus) trinken.
White, delicious to the drinkers.
Wherein there is no headache nor are they made mad thereby.
Darin steckt nichts Beeinträchtigendes, und dadurch werden sie nicht benommen.
Neither will they have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin) from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
And with them are those of modest gaze, with lovely eyes,
Und bei ihnen sind solche (weiblichen Wesen), die ihre Blicke zurückhalten, mit schönen, großen Augen,
And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives), restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], with wide and beautiful eyes.
(Pure) as they were hidden eggs (of the ostrich).
als ob sie wohlverwahrte Eier wären.
(Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.
And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.
Sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
Then they will turn to one another, mutually questioning.
A speaker of them saith: Lo! I had a comrade
Einer von ihnen sagt: "Gewiß, ich hatte einen Gesellen,
A speaker of them will say: "Verily, I had a companion (in the world),
Who used to say: Art thou in truth of those who put faith (in his words) ?
der da sagte: .Gehörst du wirklich zu denjenigen, die es für wahr halten?
Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in resurrection after death).
Can we, when we are dead and have become mere dust and bones - can we (then) verily be brought to book ?
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich vor Gericht gestellt werden'?"
"(That) when we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward or punishment (according to our deeds)?"
He saith: Will ye look ?
Er sagt: "Wollt ihr denn hinschauen?"
(The speaker) said: "Will you look down?"
Then looketh he and seeth him in the depth of hell.
Er schaut selbst hin und sieht ihn mitten im Höllenbrand.
So he looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
He saith: By Allah, thou verily didst all but cause my ruin,
Er sagt: "Bei Allah, beinahe hättest du mich fürwahr ins Verderben gestürzt.
He said: "By Allah! You have nearly ruined me.
And had it not been for the favour of my Lord, I too had been of those haled forth (to doom).
Und ohne die Gnade meines Herrn würde ich nun wahrlich zu den Vorgeführten gehören.
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to Hell)."
Are we then not to die
Werden wir tatsächlich nicht mehr sterben,
(The dwellers of Paradise will say) "Are we then not to die (any more)?
Saving our former death, and are we not to be punished ?
außer unserem ersten Tod, und gehören wir tatsächlich nicht zu den Bestraften?"
Except our first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."
Lo! this is the supreme triumph.
Das ist doch wahrlich der großartige Erfolg!
Truly, this is the supreme success!
For the like of this, then, let the workers work.
Für ein Solches sollen diejenigen, die handeln, (ihre Werke) tun.
For the like of this let the workers work.
Is this better as a welcome, or the tree of Zaqqum ?
Ist dies als gastliche Aufnahme besser oder der Zaqqum-Baum?
Is that (Paradise) better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum (a horrible tree in Hell)?
Lo! We have appointed it a torment for wrong - doers.
Den haben Wir zu einer Versuchung für die Ungerechten gemacht.
Truly We have made it (as) a trail for the Zalimun (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers).
Lo! it is a tree that springeth in the heart of hell.
Er ist ein Baum, der im Grund des Höllenbrandes hervorkommt,
Verily, it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,
Its crop is as it were the heads of devils
dessen Fruchtscheide so ist, als wären es Köpfe von Satanen.
The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayatin (devils);
And lo! they verily must eat thereof, and fill (their) bellies therewith.
Sie werden wahrlich davon essen und werden (sich) so davon die Bäuche füllen.
Truly, they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
And afterward, lo! thereupon they have a drink of boiling water
Hierauf erhalten sie fürwahr eine Mischung von heißem Wasser.
Then on the top of that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of boiling water and Zaqqum in their bellies).
And afterward, lo! their return is surely unto hell.
Hierauf kehren sie fürwahr zum Höllenbrand zurück.
Then thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell.
They indeed found their fathers astray,
Sie haben ja ihre Väter im Irrtum vorgefunden,
Verily, they found their fathers on the wrong path;
But they make haste (to follow) in their footsteps.
und so sind sie auf ihren Spuren eilig getrieben worden.
So they (too) hastened in their footsteps!
And verily most of the men of old went astray before them,
Vor ihnen sind bereits die meisten der Früheren abgeirrt,
And indeed most of the men of old went astray before them;
And verily We sent among them warners.
und Wir sandten ja zu ihnen Überbringer von Warnungen.
And indeed We sent among them warners (Messengers);
Then see the nature of the consequence for those warned,
So schau, wie das Ende der Gewarnten war,
Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded not).
Save single - minded slaves of Allah.
außer Allahs auserlesener Diener.
Except the chosen slaves of Allah (faithful, obedient, and true believers of Islamic Monotheism).
And Noah verily prayed unto Us, and gracious was the Hearer of his prayer
Und Nuh rief Uns ja bereits zu - welch trefflicher Erhörer sind Wir fürwahr!
And indeed Nuh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are the Best of those who answer (the request).
And We saved him and his household from the great distress,
Und Wir erretteten ihn und seine Angehörigen aus der großen Trübsal
And We rescued him and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning),
And made his seed the survivors,
und machten seine Nachkommenschaft zu denjenigen, die Fortbestand haben.
And, his progeny, them We made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth).
And left for him among the later folk (the salutation):
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations:
Peace be unto Noah among the peoples!
Friede sei auf Nuh unter den Weltenbewohnern!
"Salam (peace) be upon Nuh (Noah) (from Us) among the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!"
Lo! thus do We reward the good.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Verily, he [Nuh (Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves.
Then We did drown the others.
Hierauf ließen Wir die anderen ertrinken.
Then We drowned the others (disbelievers and polytheists).
And lo! of his persuasion verily was Abraham
Zu seiner Gemeinde gehörte fürwahr Ibrahim.
And, verily, among those who followed his [Nuh's (Noah)] way (Islamic Monotheism) was Ibrahim (Abraham).
When he came unto his Lord with a whole heart;
Als er zu seinem Herrn mit heilem Herzen kam.
When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allah Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allah Alone - true Islamic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].
When he said unto his father and his folk: What is it that ye worship ?
Als er zu seinem Vater und seinem Volk sagte: "Wem dient ihr da?
When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?
Is it a falsehood - gods beside Allah - that ye desire ?
Wollt ihr außer Allah falsche Götter haben?
"Is it a falsehood - alihah (gods) other than Allah - that you desire?
What then is your opinion of the Lord of the Worlds ?
Welche Meinung habt ihr denn vom Herrn der Weltenbewohner?"
"Then what think you about the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?"
And he glanced a glance at the stars
Dann warf er einen Blick zu den Sternen
Then he cast a glance at the stars,
Then said: Lo! I feel sick!
und sagte: "Gewiß, ich bin krank."
And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague). [He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan feast)]."
And they turned their backs and went away from him.
Da kehrten sie ihm den Rücken.
So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).
Then turned he to their gods and said: Will ye not eat ?
Nun schlich er sich zu ihren Göttern und sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht essen?
Then he turned to their alihah (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?
What aileth you that ye speak not ?
Was ist mit euch, daß ihr nicht redet?"
"What is the matter with you that you speak not?"
Then he attacked them, striking with his right hand.
Und er wandte sich gegen sie und schlug auf sie mit der Rechten ein.
Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.
And (his people) came toward him, hastening.
Da kamen sie auf ihn zugeeilt.
Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.
He said: Worship ye that which ye yourselves do carve
Er sagte: "Wie könnt ihr denn dem dienen, was ihr selbst aushaut,
He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?
When Allah hath created you and what ye make ?
wo doch Allah euch und das, was ihr tut, erschaffen hat?"
"While Allah has created you and what you make!"
They said: Build for him a building and fling him in the red - hotfire.
Sie sagten: "Errichtet für ihn einen Bau und werft ihn in den Feuersbrand."
They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"
And they designed a snare for him, but We made them the undermost.
Sie wollten mit einer List gegen ihn vorgehen, doch da machten Wir sie zu den Unterlegenen.
So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.
And he said: Lo! I am going unto my Lord Who will guide me.
Er sagte: "Gewiß, ich gehe zu meinem Herrn; Er wird mich rechtleiten.
And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"
My Lord! Vouchsafe me of the righteous.
Mein Herr, schenke mir einen von den Rechtschaffenen."
"My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."
So We gave him tidings of a gentle son.
Da verkündeten Wir ihm einen nachsichtigen Jungen.
So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.
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.
Als dieser das Alter erreichte, daß er mit ihm laufen konnte, sagte er: "O mein lieber Sohn, ich sehe im Schlaf, daß ich dich schlachte. Schau jetzt, was du (dazu) meinst." Er sagte: "O mein lieber Vater, tu, was dir befohlen wird. Du wirst mich, wenn Allah will, als einen der Standhaften finden."
And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allah). So look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha' Allah (if Allah wills), you shall find me of As-Sabirun (the patient)."
Then, when they had both surrendered (to Allah), and he had flung him down upon his face,
Als sie sich beide ergeben gezeigt hatten und er ihn auf die Seite der Stirn niedergeworfen hatte,
Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);
We called unto him: O Abraham!
riefen Wir ihm zu: "O Ibrahim,
We called out to him: "O Abraham!
Thou hast already fulfilled the vision. Lo! thus do We reward the good.
du hast das Traumgesicht bereits wahr gemacht." Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
You have fulfilled the dream!" Verily thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See 2:112).
Lo! that verily was a clear test.
Das ist wahrlich die deutliche Prüfung.
Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial.
Then We ransomed him with a tremendous victim.
Und Wir lösten ihn mit einem großartigen Schlachtopfer aus.
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. كبش - a ram);
And We left for him among the later folk (the salutation):
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
Peace be unto Abraham!
Friede sei auf Ibrahim!
"Salam (peace) be upon Ibrahim (Abraham)!"
Thus do We reward the good.
So vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.
And we gave him tidings of the birth of Isaac, a prophet of the righteous.
Und Wir verkündeten ihm Ishaq als einen Propheten von den Rechtschaffenen.
And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishaq (Isaac) - a Prophet from the righteous.
And We blessed him and Isaac. And of their seed are some who do good, and some who plainly wrong themselves.
Und Wir segneten ihn und Ishaq. Unter ihrer Nachkommenschaft gibt es manche, die Gutes tun, und manche, die sich selbst offenkundig Unrecht zufügen.
We blessed him and Ishaq (Isaac). And of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.
And We verily gave grace unto Moses and Aaron,
Und Wir erwiesen bereits Musa und Harun eine Wohltat
And, indeed We gave Our Grace to Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron).
And saved them and their people from the great distress,
und erretteten sie beide und ihr Volk aus der großen Trübsal.
And We saved them and their people from the great distress,
And helped them so that they became the victors.
Und Wir halfen ihnen, da waren sie es, die Sieger wurden.
And helped them, so that they became the victors;
And We gave them the clear Scripture
Und Wir gaben ihnen beiden die verdeutlichende Schrift
And We gave them the clear Scripture;
And showed them the right path.
und leiteten sie den geraden Weg.
And guided them to the Right Path.
And We left for them among the later folk (the salutation):
Und Wir ließen für beide (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left for them (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
Peace be unto Moses and Aaron!
Friede sei auf Musa und Harun!
"Salam (peace) be upon Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)!"
Lo! thus do We reward the good.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
Lo! they are two of Our believing slaves.
Sie beide gehören ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Verily, they were two of Our believing slaves.
And lo! Elias was of those sent (to warn),
Auch Ilyas gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And verily, Iliyas (Elias) was one of the Messengers.
When he said unto his folk: Will ye not ward off (evil) ?
Als er zu seinem Volk sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht gottesfürchtig sein?
When he said to his people: "Will you not fear Allah?
Will ye cry unto Baal and forsake the Best of creators,
Wie könnt ihr Bacl anrufen und den besten Schöpfer verlassen,
"Will you call upon Ba'l (a well known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the Best of creators,
Allah, your Lord and Lord of your forefathers ?
Allah, euren Herrn und den Herrn eurer Vorväter?"
"Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"
But they denied him, so they surely will be haled forth (to the doom)
Da bezichtigten sie ihn der Lüge. So werden sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden,
But they denied him [Iliyas (Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),
Save single - minded slaves of Allah.
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Except the chosen slaves of Allah.
And we left for him among the later folk (the salutation):
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
Peace be unto Elias!
Friede sei auf Ilyas!
"Salam (peace) be upon Ilyasin (Elias)!"
Lo! thus do We reward the good.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allah's sake only - See V.2:112).
Lo! he is one of our believing slaves.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.
And lo! Lot verily was of those sent (to warn).
Auch Lut gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And verily, Lut (Lot) was one of the Messengers.
When We saved him and his household, every one,
Als Wir ihn und seine Angehörigen allesamt erretteten,
When We saved him and his family, all,
Save an old woman among those who stayed behind;
außer einer alten Frau unter denjenigen, die zurückblieben.
Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who remained behind.
Then We destroyed the others.
Hierauf vertilgten Wir die anderen.
Then We destroyed the rest (the town of Sodom at the place of the Dead Sea now in Palestine).
And lo! ye verily pass by (the ruin of) them in the morning
Ihr kommt ja an ihnen vorbei, bei Tagesanbruch
Verily, you pass by them in the morning
And at night - time; have ye then no sense ?
und bei Nacht. Begreift ihr denn nicht?'
And at night; will you not then reflect?
And lo! Jonah verily was of those sent (to warn)
Auch Yunus gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And, verily, Yunus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers.
When he fled unto the laden ship,
Als er zum vollbeladenen Schiff davonlief.
When he ran to the laden ship:
And then drew lots and was of those rejected;
Er warf Lose und wurde einer der Unterlegenen.
Then he (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers.
And the fish swallowed him while he was blameworthy;
Da verschlang ihn der (große) Fisch", während er sich Tadel zugezogen hatte.
Then a (big) fish swallowed him as he had done an act worthy of blame.
And had he not been one of those who glorify (Allah)
Und hätte er nicht zu denjenigen gehört, die (Allah) preisen,
Had he not been of them who glorify Allah,
He would have tarried in its belly till the day when they are raised;
hätte er wahrlich in seinem Bauch verweilt bis zu dem Tag, an dem sie auferweckt werden.
He would have indeed remained inside its belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection.
Then We cast him on a desert shore while he was sick;
Da warfen Wir ihn auf das kahle Land -, und dabei war er krank.
But We cast him forth on the naked shore while he was sick,
And We caused a tree of gourd to grow above him;
Und Wir ließen eine Kürbisstaude über ihm wachsen.
And We caused a plant of gourd to grow over him.
And We sent him to a hundred thousand (folk) or more
Und Wir sandten ihn zu Hunderttausend oder sogar noch mehr.
And We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or even more.
And they believed, therefor We gave them comfort for a while.
Da glaubten sie, und so gewährten Wir ihnen Nießbrauch auf Zeit.
And they believed; so We gave them enjoyment for a while.
Now ask them (O Muhammad): Hath thy Lord daughters whereas they have sons ?
Frage sie doch nach ihrer Meinung: Gehören deinem Herrn etwa die Töchter und ihnen die Söhne?
Now ask them (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are there (only) daughters for your Lord and sons for them?"
Or created We the angels females while they were present ?
Oder haben Wir die Engel als weibliche Wesen erschaffen, während sie anwesend waren?
Or did We create the angels female while they were witnesses?
Lo! it is of their falsehood that they say:
Dabei ist es fürwahr aus ihrer ungeheuren Lügenhaftigkeit, daß sie sagen:
Verily, it is of their falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say:
Allah hath begotten. Allah! verily they tell a lie.
"Allah hat gezeugt." Wahrlich, sie sind Lügner.
"Allah has begotten [offspring - the angels being the daughters of Allah)?" And, verily, they are liars!
(And again of their falsehood): He hath preferred daughters to sons.
Hat Er die Töchter vor den Söhnen auserwählt?
Has He (then) chosen daughters rather than sons?
What aileth you ? How judge ye ?
Was ist mit euch? Wie urteilt ihr?
What is the matter with you? How do you decide?
Will ye not then reflect ?
Bedenkt ihr denn nicht?
Will you not then remember?
Or have ye a clear warrant ?
Oder habt ihr eine deutliche Ermächtigung?
Or is there for you a plain authority?
Then produce your writ, if ye are truthful.
Bringt doch eure Schrift bei, wenn ihr wahrhaftig seid.
Then bring your Book if you are truthful!
And they imagine kinship between him and the jinn, whereas the jinn know well that they will be brought before (Him).
Und sie stellen zwischen Ihm und den Ginn eine Verwandtschaft her. Aber die Ginn wissen ja, daß sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden
And they have invented a kinship between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they will be called to account).
Glorified be Allah from that which they attribute (unto Him),
Preis sei Allah! (Und Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben -,
Glorified be Allah! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!
Save single - minded slaves of Allah.
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Except the slaves of Allah, whom He chooses (for His Mercy i.e. true believers of Islamic Monotheism who do not attribute false things unto Allah).
Lo! verily, ye and that which ye worship,
Ihr aber und das, dem ihr dient,
So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you worship (idols)
Ye cannot excite (anyone) against Him.
könnt niemanden gegen Ihn verfuhren,
Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allah) anyone of the believers],
Save him who is to burn in hell.
außer denjenigen, der dem Höllenbrand ausgesetzt wird.
Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!
There is not one of us but hath his known position.
Und es gibt niemanden unter uns, der nicht einen bestimmten Platz hätte.
And there is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);
Lo! we, even we are they who set the ranks,
Wahrlich, wir sind es, die sich (reihenweise) reihen,
And verily, we (angels), we stand in rows (for the prayers as you Muslims stand in rows for your prayers);
Lo! we, even we are they who hymn His praise
und wahrlich, wir sind es, die preisen.
And verily, we (angels), indeed are those who glorify (Allah's Praises i.e. perform prayers).
And indeed they used to say:
Und sie pflegten zu sagen:
And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say:
If we had but a reminder from the men of old
"Wenn wir nur eine Ermahnung (gleich derjenigen) der Früheren hätten,
"If we had a reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم as a Messenger of Allah),
We would be single - minded slaves of Allah.
dann wären wir fürwahr Allahs auserlesene Diener."
"We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of Allah (true believers of Islamic Monotheism)!"
Yet (now that it is come) they disbelieve therein; but they will come to know.
Dennoch verleugnen sie Ihn. Aber sie werden (es noch) erfahren.
But (now that the Qur'an has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur'an and in Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , and all that he brought, - the Divine Revelation), so they will come to know!
And verily Our word went forth of old unto Our bondmen sent (to warn)
Es erging bereits früher Unser Wort an Unsere gesandten Diener:
And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,
That they verily would be helped,
Wahrlich, sie sind es, denen Hilfe zuteil wird.
That they verily would be made triumphant,
And that Our host, they verily would be the victors.
Und wahrlich, Unsere Heerschar ist es, die Sieger sein wird.
And that Our hosts! they verily would be the victors.
So withdraw from them (O Muhammad) awhile,
So kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
So turn away (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from them for a while,
And watch, for they will (soon) see.
und sieh sie dir an. Auch sie werden sehen.
And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)!
Would they hasten on Our doom ?
Wünschen sie denn Unsere Strafe zu beschleunigen?
Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?
But when it cometh home to them, then it will be a hapless morn for those who have been warned.
Wenn sie sich aber in ihre Höfe niederläßt, wie böse wird dann der Morgen der Gewarnten sein!
Then, when it descends in their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!
Withdraw from them awhile
Und kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
So turn (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) away from them for a while,
And watch, for they will (soon) see.
und sieh zu. Auch sie werden sehen.
And watch and they shall see (the torment)!
Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty, from that which they attribute (unto Him)
Preis sei deinem Herrn, dem Herrn der Macht! (Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben.
Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!
And peace be unto those sent (to warn).
Und Friede sei auf den Gesandten!
And peace be on the Messengers!
And praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds!
Und (alles) Lob gehört Allah, dem Herrn der Weltenbewohner!
And all the praises and thanks be to Allah, Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).