Chapter 51, 60 verses
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. By those that winnow with a winnowing
By the (Winds) that scatter broadcast;
Bei den heftig Zerstreuenden,
And those that bear the burden (of the rain)
And those that lift and bear away heavy weights;
dann den eine Last Tragenden,
And those that glide with ease (upon the sea)
And those that flow with ease and gentleness;
dann den leicht Dahinziehenden,
And those who distribute (blessings) by command,
And those that distribute and apportion by Command; -
dann den Angelegenheiten Regelnden,
Lo! that wherewith ye are threatened is indeed true,
Verily that which ye are promised is true;
sicherlich, was euch angedroht wird, ist wahr,
And lo! the judgment will indeed befall.
And verily Judgment and Justice must indeed come to pass.
und das Gericht wird gewiß hereinbrechen.
By the heaven full of paths,
By the Sky with (its) numerous Paths,
Beim Himmel in seiner Vollkommenheit;
Lo! ye, forsooth, are of various opinion (concerning the truth).
Truly ye are in a doctrine discordant,
ihr äußert fürwahr unterschiedliche Reden.
He is made to turn away from it who is (himself) averse.
Through which are deluded (away from the Truth) such as would be deluded.
Abwendig machen läßt sich davon, wer sich abwendig machen läßt.
Accursed be the conjecturers
Woe to the falsehood - mongers, -
Tod den Mutmaßern,
Who are careless in an abyss!
Those who (flounder) heedless in a flood of confusion:
die in Versenkung zerstreut sind.
They ask: When is the Day of Judgment ?
They ask, "When will be the Day of Judgment and Justice?"
Sie fragen: "Wann wird denn der Tag des Gerichts sein?"
(It is) the day when they will be tormented at the Fire,
(It will be) a Day when they will be tried (and tested) over the Fire!
- Am Tag, da sie im Feuer geprüft werden.
(And it will be said unto them): Taste your torment (which ye inflicted). This is what ye sought to hasten.
"Taste ye your trial! This is what ye used to ask to be hastened!"
Kostet (nun) eure Prüfung. Das ist, was ihr zu beschleunigen wünschtet.
Lo! those who keep from evil will dwell amid gardens and watersprings,
As to the Righteous, they will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs,
Gewiß, die Gottesfürchtigen werden in Gärten und an Quellen sein,
Taking that which their Lord giveth them; for lo! aforetime they were doers of good;
Taking joy in the things which their Lord gives them, because, before then, they lived a good life.
sie nehmen, was ihr Herr ihnen gegeben hat, denn sie pflegten davor Gutes zu tun.
They used to sleep but little of the night,
They were in the habit of sleeping but little by night,
Nur ein wenig pflegten sie in der Nacht zu schlafen,
And ere the dawning of each day would seek forgiveness,
And in the hour of early dawn, they (were found) praying for Forgiveness;
und im letzten Teil der Nacht pflegten sie um Vergebung zu bitten,
And in their wealth the beggar and the outcast had due share.
And in their wealth and possessions (was remembered) the right of the (needy,) him who asked, and him who (for some reason) was prevented (from asking).
und (sie gestanden) an ihrem Besitz dem Bettler und dem Unbemittelten ein Anrecht (zu).
And in the earth are portents for those whose faith is sure.
On the earth are signs for those of assured Faith,
Und auf der Erde gibt es Zeichen für die Überzeugten
And (also) in yourselves. Can ye then not see ?
As also in your own selves: Will ye not then see?
und (auch) in euch selbst. Seht ihr denn nicht?
And in the heaven is your providence and that which ye are promised;
And in heaven is your Sustenance, as (also) that which ye are promised.
Und im Himmel ist eure Versorgung und das, was euch versprochen wird.
And by the Lord of the heavens and the earth, it is the truth, even as (it is true) that ye speak.
Then, by the Lord of heaven and earth, this is the very Truth, as much as the fact that ye can speak intelligently to each other.
Beim Herrn des Himmels und der Erde, das ist gewiß so wahr, gleichermaßen wie ihr reden könnt.
Hath the story of Abraham's honoured guests reached thee (O Muhammad) ?
Has the story reached thee, of the honoured guests of Abraham?
Ist zu dir die Geschichte von den geehrten Gästen Ibrahims gekommen?
When they came in unto him and said: Peace! he answered, Peace! (and thought): Folk unknown (to me).
Behold, they entered his presence, and said: "Peace!" He said, "Peace!" (and thought, "These seem) unusual people."
Als sie bei ihm eintraten und sagten: "Frieden!" Er sagte: "Friede! - Fremde Leute."
Then he went apart unto his housefolk so that they brought a fatted calf;
Then he turned quickly to his household, brought out a fatted calf,
Er schlich sich zu seinen Angehörigen und brachte (zum Essen) dann ein ansehnliches Kalb her.
And he set it before them, saying: Will ye not eat ?
And placed it before them.. he said, "Will ye not eat?"
Er setzte es ihnen vor; er sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht essen?"
Then he conceived a fear of them. They said: Fear not! and gave him tidings of (the birth of) a wise son.
(When they did not eat), He conceived a fear of them. They said, "Fear not," and they gave him glad tidings of a son endowed with knowledge.
Er empfand in sich Furcht vor ihnen. Sie sagten: "Fürchte dich nicht." Und sie verkündeten ihm einen kenntnisreichen Jungen.
Then his wife came forward, making moan, and smote her face, and cried: A barren old woman!
But his wife came forward (laughing) aloud: she smote her forehead and said: "A barren old woman!"
Da kam seine Frau in großem Geschrei herbei. Sie schlug sich ins Gesicht und sagte: "(Ich bin doch) eine alte, unfruchtbare Frau!"
They said: Even so saith thy Lord. Lo! He is the Wise, the Knower.
They said, "Even so has thy Lord spoken: and He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge."
Sie sagten: "So hat (es) dein Herr gesagt. Gewiß, Er ist der Allweise und Allwissende."
(Abraham) said: And (afterward) what is your errand, O ye sent (from Allah) ?
(Abraham) said: "And what, O ye Messengers, is your errand (now)?"
Er sagte: "Was ist nun euer Auftrag, ihr Boten?"
They said: Lo! we are sent unto a guilty folk,
They said, "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin; -
Sie sagten: "Wir sind zu einem Volk von Übeltätern gesandt,
That we may send upon them stones of clay,
"To bring on, on them, (a shower of) stones of clay (brimstone),
um über sie Steine aus Lehm niederkommen zu lassen,
Marked by thy Lord for (the destruction of) the wanton.
"Marked as from thy Lord for those who trespass beyond bounds."
gekennzeichnet bei deinem Herrn für die Maßlosen."
Then we brought forth such believers as were there.
Then We evacuated those of the Believers who were there,
Und so ließen Wir wer in ihr gläubig war, fortziehen.
But We found there but one house of those surrendered (to Allah).
But We found not there any just (Muslim) persons except in one house:
Da fanden wir in ihr aber nur ein (einziges) Haus von (Allah) Ergebenen.
And We left behind therein a portent for those who fear a painful doom.
And We left there a Sign for such as fear the Grievous Penalty.
Und Wir hinterließen in ihr ein Zeichen für diejenigen, die die schmerzhafte Strafe fürchten.
And in Moses (too, there is a portent) when We sent him unto Pharaoh with clear warrant,
And in Moses (was another Sign): Behold, We sent him to Pharaoh, with authority manifest.
Und in Musa, als Wir ihn zu Fir'aun mit einer deutlichen Ermächtigung sandten.
But he withdrew (confiding) in his might, and said: A wizard or a madman.
But (Pharaoh) turned back with his Chiefs, and said, "A sorcerer, or one possessed!"
Da aber kehrte er sich ab samt seiner Stütze und sagte: "Ein Zauberer oder ein Besessener."
So We seized him and his hosts and flung them in the sea, for he was reprobate.
So We took him and his forces, and threw them into the sea; and his was the blame.
Da ergriffen Wir ihn und seine Heerscharen und warfen sie dann in das große Gewässer, denn er hatte sich Tadel zugezogen.
And in (the tribe of) A'ad (there is a portent) when we sent the fatal wind against them.
And in the 'Ad (people) (was another Sign): Behold, We sent against them the devastating Wind:
Und (auch) in den 'Ad, als Wir gegen sie den unheilvollen Wind sandten.
It spared naught that it reached, but made it (all) as dust.
It left nothing whatever that it came up against, but reduced it to ruin and rottenness.
Nichts von (all) dem, worüber er kam, ließ er zurück, ohne es wie Zerfallenes werden zu lassen.
And in (the tribe of) Thamud (there is a portent) when it was told them: Take your ease awhile.
And in the Thamud (was another Sign): Behold, they were told, "Enjoy (your brief day) for a little while!"
Und (auch) in den Tamud, als zu ihnen gesagt wurde: "Genießt für eine gewisse Zeit."
But they rebelled against their Lord's decree, and so the thunderbolt overtook them even while they gazed;
But they insolently defied the Command of their Lord: So the stunning noise (of an earthquake) seized them, even while they were looking on.
Sie lehnten sich gegen den Befehl ihres Herrn auf. Da ergriff sie der Donnerschlag, während sie hinschauten,
And they were unable to rise up, nor could they help themselves.
Then they could not even stand (on their feet), nor could they help themselves.
so konnten sie nicht (mehr) aufstehen und es wurde ihnen keine Hilfe zuteil.
And the folk of Noah aforetime. Lo! they were licentious folk.
So were the People of Noah before them for they wickedly transgressed.
Und (Wir vernichteten) zuvor (auch) das Volk Nuhs; gewiß, sie waren ein Volk von Frevlern.
We have built the heaven with might, and We it is Who make the vast extent (thereof).
With power and skill did We construct the Firmament: for it is We Who create the vastness of pace.
Und den Himmel haben Wir mit Kraft aufgebaut, und Wir weiten (ihn) wahrlich (noch) aus.
And the earth have We laid out, how gracious is the Spreader (thereof)!
And We have spread out the (spacious) earth: How excellently We do spread out!
Und die Erde haben Wir ausgebreitet. Wie trefflich haben Wir (sie) geebnet!
And all things We have created by pairs, that haply ye may reflect.
And of every thing We have created pairs: That ye may receive instruction.
Und von allem haben Wir ein Paar erschaffen, auf daß ihr bedenken möget.
Therefor flee unto Allah; lo! I am a plain warner unto you from him.
Hasten ye then (at once) to Allah: I am from Him a Warner to you, clear and open!
So flüchtet (nun) zu Allah. Gewiß, ich bin euch von Ihm ein deutlicher Warner.
And set not any other god along with Allah; lo! I am a plain warner unto you from Him.
And make not another an object of worship with Allah: I am from Him a Warner to you, clear and open!
Und setzt neben Allah keinen anderen Gott. Gewiß, ich bin euch von Ihm ein deutlicher Warner.
Even so there came no messenger unto those before them but they said: A wizard or a madman!
Similarly, no messenger came to the Peoples before them, but they said (of him) in like manner, "A sorcerer, or one possessed"!
So kam auch zu denjenigen, die vor ihnen waren, kein Gesandter, ohne daß sie gesagt hätten: "Ein Zauberer oder ein Besessener."
Have they handed down (the saying) as an heirloom one unto another ? Nay, but they are froward folk.
Is this the legacy they have transmitted, one to another? Nay, they are themselves a people transgressing beyond bounds!
Haben sie es denn einander eindringlich empfohlen? Nein! Vielmehr sind sie ein das Maß (an Frevel) überschreitendes Volk.
So withdraw from them (O Muhammad), for thou art in no wise blameworthy,
So turn away from them: not thine is the blame.
So kehre dich von ihnen ab; du bist (hierin) nicht zu tadeln.
And warn, for warning profiteth believers.
But teach (thy Message) for teaching benefits the Believers.
Und ermahne, denn die Ermahnung nützt den Gläubigen.
I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship Me.
I have only created Jinns and men, that they may serve Me.
Und Ich habe die Ginn und die Menschen nur (dazu) erschaffen, damit sie Mir dienen.
I seek no livelihood from them, nor do I ask that they should feed Me.
No Sustenance do I require of them, nor do I require that they should feed Me.
Ich will weder von ihnen irgendeine Versorgung, noch will Ich, daß sie Mir zu essen geben.
Lo! Allah! He it is that giveth livelihood, the Lord of unbreakable might.
For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance, - Lord of Power, - Steadfast (for ever).
Gewiß, Allah ist der Versorger, der Besitzer von Kraft und der Feste .
And lo! for those who (now) do wrong there is an evil day like unto the evil day (which came for) their likes (of old); so let them not ask Me to hasten on (that day).
For the Wrong - doers, their portion is like unto the portion of their fellows (of earlier generations): then let them not ask Me to hasten (that portion)!
Gewiß, für diejenigen, die Unrecht tun, wird es einen vorgesehenen Anteil geben wie den Anteil ihrer Gefährten; so sollen sie Mich nicht um Beschleunigung (der Strafe) bitten.
And woe unto those who disbelieve, from (that) their day which they are promised.
Woe, then, to the Unbelievers, on account of that Day of theirs which they have been promised!
So wehe denjenigen, die ungläubig sind, vor ihrem Tag, der ihnen angedroht ist!