Kitab

Al Anabeeh

Chapter 21, 112 verses

  • Shakir
  • Pickthall
  • Transliteration
Shakir

Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside.

Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Their reckoning draweth nigh for mankind, while they turn away in heedlessness.

Transliteration

Iqtaraba lilnnasi hisabuhum wahum fee ghaflatin muAAridoona

Shakir

There comes not to them a new reminder from their Lord but they hear it while they sport,

Pickthall

Never cometh there unto them a new reminder from their Lord but they listen to it while they play,

Transliteration

Ma yateehim min thikrin min rabbihim muhdathin illa istamaAAoohu wahum yalAAaboona

Shakir

Their hearts trifling; and those who are unjust counsel together in secret: He is nothing but a mortal like yourselves; what! will you then yield to enchantment while you see?

Pickthall

With hearts preoccupied. And they confer in secret. The wrong - doers say: Is this other than a mortal like you ? Will ye then succumb to magic when ye see (it) ?

Transliteration

Lahiyatan quloobuhum waasarroo alnnajwa allatheena thalamoo hal hatha illa basharun mithlukum afatatoona alssihra waantum tubsiroona

Shakir

He said: My Lord knows what is spoken in the heaven and the earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.

Pickthall

He saith: My Lord knoweth what is spoken in the heaven and the earth. He is the Hearer, the Knower.

Transliteration

Qala rabbee yaAAlamu alqawla fee alssamai waalardi wahuwa alssameeAAu alAAaleemu

Shakir

Nay! say they: Medleys of dreams; nay! he has forged it; nay! he is a poet; so let him bring to us a sign as the former (prophets) were sent (with).

Pickthall

Nay, say they, (these are but) muddled dreams; nay, he hath but invented it; nay, he is but a poet. Let him bring us a portent even as those of old (who were God's messengers) were sent (with portents).

Transliteration

Bal qaloo adghathu ahlamin bali iftarahu bal huwa shaAAirun falyatina biayatin kama orsila alawwaloona

Shakir

There did not believe before them any town which We destroyed, will they then believe?

Pickthall

Not a township believed of those which We destroyed before them (though We sent them portents): would they then believe ?

Transliteration

Ma amanat qablahum min qaryatin ahlaknaha afahum yuminoona

Shakir

And We did not send before you any but men to whom We sent revelation, so ask the followers of the reminder if you do not

Pickthall

And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men, whom We inspired. Ask the followers of the Reminder if ye know not ?

Transliteration

Wama arsalna qablaka illa rijalan noohee ilayhim faisaloo ahla alththikri in kuntum la taAAlamoona

Shakir

And We did not make them bodies not eating the food, and they were not to abide (forever).

Pickthall

We gave them not bodies that would not eat food, nor were they immortals.

Transliteration

Wama jaAAalnahum jasadan la yakuloona alttaAAama wama kanoo khalideena

Shakir

Then We made Our promise good to them, so We delivered them and those whom We pleased, and We destroyed the extravagant.

Pickthall

Then we fulfilled the promise unto them. So we delivered them and whom We would, and We destroyed the prodigals.

Transliteration

Thumma sadaqnahumu alwaAAda faanjaynahum waman nashao waahlakna almusrifeena

Shakir

Certainly We have revealed to you a Book in which is your good remembrance; what! do you not then understand?

Pickthall

Now We have revealed unto you a Scripture wherein is your Reminder. Have ye then no sense ?

Transliteration

Laqad anzalna ilaykum kitaban feehi thikrukum afala taAAqiloona

Shakir

And how many a town which was iniquitous did We demolish, and We raised up after it another people!

Pickthall

How many a community that dealt unjustly have We shattered, and raised up after them another folk!

Transliteration

Wakam qasamna min qaryatin kanat thalimatan waanshana baAAdaha qawman akhareena

Shakir

So when they felt Our punishment, lo! they began to fly

Pickthall

And, when they felt Our might, behold them fleeing from it!

Transliteration

Falamma ahassoo basana itha hum minha yarkudoona

Shakir

Do not fly (now) and come back to what you were made to lead easy lives in and to your dwellings, haply you will be questioned.

Pickthall

(But it was said unto them): Flee not, but return to that (existence) which emasculated you and to your dwellings, that ye may be questioned.

Transliteration

La tarkudoo wairjiAAoo ila ma otriftum feehi wamasakinikum laAAallakum tusaloona

Shakir

They said: O woe to us! surely we were unjust.

Pickthall

They cried: Alas for us! we were wrong - doers.

Transliteration

Qaloo ya waylana inna kunna thalimeena

Shakir

And this ceased not to be their cry till We made them cut off, extinct.

Pickthall

And this their crying ceased not till We made them as reaped corn, extinct.

Transliteration

Fama zalat tilka daAAwahum hatta jaAAalnahum haseedan khamideena

Shakir

And We did not create the heaven and the earth and what is between them for sport.

Pickthall

We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in play.

Transliteration

Wama khalaqna alssamaa waalarda wama baynahuma laAAibeena

Shakir

Had We wished to make a diversion, We would have made it from before Ourselves: by no means would We do (it).

Pickthall

If We had wished to find a pastime, We could have found it in Our presence - if We ever did.

Transliteration

Law aradna an nattakhitha lahwan laittakhathnahu min ladunna in kunna faAAileena

Shakir

Nay! We cast the truth against the falsehood, so that it breaks its head, and lo! it vanishes; and woe to you for what you describe;

Pickthall

Nay, but We hurl the true against the false, and it doth break its head and lo! it vanisheth. And yours will be woe for that which ye ascribe (unto Him).

Transliteration

Bal naqthifu bialhaqqi AAala albatili fayadmaghuhu faitha huwa zahiqun walakumu alwaylu mimma tasifoona

Shakir

And whoever is in the heavens and the earth is His; and those who are with Him are not proud to serve Him, nor do they grow weary.

Pickthall

Unto Him belongeth whosoever is in the heavens and the earth. And those who dwell in His presence are not too proud to worship Him, nor do they weary;

Transliteration

Walahu man fee alssamawati waalardi waman AAindahu la yastakbiroona AAan AAibadatihi wala yastahsiroona

Shakir

They glorify (Him) by night and day; they are never languid.

Pickthall

They glorify (Him) night and day; they flag not.

Transliteration

Yusabbihoona allayla waalnnahara la yafturoona

Shakir

Or have they taken gods from the earth who raise (the dead).

Pickthall

Or have they chosen gods from the earth who raise the dead ?

Transliteration

Ami ittakhathoo alihatan mina alardi hum yunshiroona

Shakir

If there had been in them any gods except Allah, they would both have certainly been in a state of disorder; therefore glory be to Allah, the Lord of the dominion, above what they attribute (to Him).

Pickthall

If there were therein gods beside Allah, then verily both (the heavens and the earth) had been disordered. Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, from all that they ascribe (unto Him).

Transliteration

Law kana feehima alihatun illa Allahu lafasadata fasubhana Allahi rabbi alAAarshi AAamma yasifoona

Shakir

He cannot be questioned concerning what He does and they shall be questioned.

Pickthall

He will not be questioned as to that which He doeth, but they will be questioned.

Transliteration

La yusalu AAamma yafAAalu wahum yusaloona

Shakir

Or, have they taken gods besides Him? Say: Bring your proof; this is the reminder of those with me and the reminder of those before me. Nay! most of them do not know the truth, so they turn aside.

Pickthall

Or have they chosen other gods beside Him ? say: Bring your proof (of their godhead). This is the Reminder of those with me and those before me, but most of them know not the Truth and so they are averse.

Transliteration

Ami ittakhathoo min doonihi alihatan qul hatoo burhanakum hatha thikru man maAAiya wathikru man qablee bal aktharuhum la yaAAlamoona alhaqqa fahum muAAridoona

Shakir

And We did not send before you any apostle but We revealed to him that there is no god but Me, therefore serve Me.

Pickthall

And We sent no messenger before thee but We inspired him, (saying): There is no God save Me (Allah), so worship Me.

Transliteration

Wama arsalna min qablika min rasoolin illa noohee ilayhi annahu la ilaha illa ana faoAAbudooni

Shakir

And they say: The Beneficent Allah has taken to Himself a son. Glory be to Him. Nay! they are honored servants

Pickthall

And they say: The Beneficent hath taken unto Himself a son. Be He Glorified! Nay, but (those whom they call sons) are honoured slaves;

Transliteration

Waqaloo ittakhatha alrrahmanu waladan subhanahu bal AAibadun mukramoona

Shakir

They do not precede Him in speech and (only) according to His commandment do they act.

Pickthall

They speak not until He hath spoken, and they act by His command.

Transliteration

La yasbiqoonahu bialqawli wahum biamrihi yaAAmaloona

Shakir

He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they do not intercede except for him whom He approves and for fear of Him they tremble.

Pickthall

He knoweth what is before them and what is behind them, and they cannot intercede except for him whom He accepteth, and they quake for awe of Him.

Transliteration

YaAAlamu ma bayna aydeehim wama khalfahum wala yashfaAAoona illa limani irtada wahum min khashyatihi mushfiqoona

Shakir

And whoever of them should say: Surely I am a god besides Him, such a one do We recompense with hell; thus do, We recompense the unjust.

Pickthall

And one of them who should say: Lo! I am a god beside Him, that one We should repay with hell. Thus We Repay wrong - doers.

Transliteration

Waman yaqul minhum innee ilahun min doonihi fathalika najzeehi jahannama kathalika najzee alththalimeena

Shakir

Do not those who disbelieve see that the heavens and the earth were closed up, but We have opened them; and We have made of water everything living, will they not then believe?

Pickthall

Have not those who disbelieve known that the heavens and the earth were of one piece, then We parted them, and we made every living thing of water ? Will they not then believe ?

Transliteration

Awalam yara allatheena kafaroo anna alssamawati waalarda kanata ratqan fafataqnahuma wajaAAalna mina almai kulla shayin hayyin afala yuminoona

Shakir

And We have made great mountains in the earth lest it might be convulsed with them, and We have made in it wide ways that they may follow a right direction.

Pickthall

And We have placed in the earth firm hills lest it quake with them, and We have placed therein ravines as roads that haply they may find their way.

Transliteration

WajaAAalna fee alardi rawasiya an tameeda bihim wajaAAalna feeha fijajan subulan laAAallahum yahtadoona

Shakir

And We have made the heaven a guarded canopy and (yet) they turn aside from its signs.

Pickthall

And we have made the sky a roof withheld (from them). Yet they turn away from its portents.

Transliteration

WajaAAalna alssamaa saqfan mahfoothan wahum AAan ayatiha muAAridoona

Shakir

And He it is Who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all (orbs) travel along swiftly in their celestial spheres.

Pickthall

And He it is Who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. They float, each in an orbit.

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee khalaqa allayla waalnnahara waalshshamsa waalqamara kullun fee falakin yasbahoona

Shakir

And We did not ordain abiding for any mortal before you. What! Then if you die, will they abide?

Pickthall

We appointed immortality for no mortal before thee. What! if thou diest, can they be immortal!

Transliteration

Wama jaAAalna libasharin min qablika alkhulda afain mitta fahumu alkhalidoona

Shakir

Every soul must taste of death and We try you by evil and good by way of probation; and to Us you shall be brought back.

Pickthall

Every soul must taste of death, and We try you with evil and with good, for ordeal. And unto Us ye will be returned.

Transliteration

Kullu nafsin thaiqatu almawti wanablookum bialshsharri waalkhayri fitnatan wailayna turjaAAoona

Shakir

And when those who disbelieve see you, they do not take you but for one to be scoffed at: Is this he who speaks of your gods? And they are deniers at the mention of the Beneficent Allah.

Pickthall

And when those who disbelieve behold thee, they but choose thee out for mockery, (saying): Is this he who maketh mention of your gods ? And they would deny all mention of the Beneficent.

Transliteration

Waitha raaka allatheena kafaroo in yattakhithoonaka illa huzuwan ahatha allathee yathkuru alihatakum wahum bithikri alrrahmani hum kafiroona

Shakir

Man is created of haste; now will I show to you My signs, therefore do not ask Me to hasten (them) on.

Pickthall

Man is made of haste. I shall show you My portents, but ask Me not to hasten.

Transliteration

Khuliqa alinsanu min AAajalin saoreekum ayatee fala tastaAAjiloona

Shakir

And they say: When will this threat come to pass if you are truthful?

Pickthall

And they say: When will this promise (be fulfilled), if ye are truthful ?

Transliteration

Wayaqooloona mata hatha alwaAAdu in kuntum sadiqeena

Shakir

Had those who disbelieve but known (of the time) when they shall not be able to ward off the fire from their faces nor from their backs, nor shall they be helped.

Pickthall

If those who disbelieved but knew the time when they will not be able to drive off the fire from their faces and from their backs, and they will not be helped!

Transliteration

Law yaAAlamu allatheena kafaroo heena la yakuffoona AAan wujoohihimu alnnara wala AAan thuhoorihim wala hum yunsaroona

Shakir

Nay, it shall come on them all of a sudden and cause them to become confounded, so they shall not have the power to avert it, nor shall they be respited.

Pickthall

Nay, but it will come upon them unawares so that it will stupefy them, and they will be unable to repel it, neither will they be reprieved.

Transliteration

Bal tateehim baghtatan fatabhatuhum fala yastateeAAoona raddaha wala hum yuntharoona

Shakir

And certainly apostles before you were scoffed at, then there befell those of them who scoffed that at which they had scoffed.

Pickthall

Messengers before thee, indeed, were mocked, but that whereat they mocked surrounded those who scoffed at them.

Transliteration

Walaqadi istuhzia birusulin min qablika fahaqa biallatheena sakhiroo minhum ma kanoo bihi yastahzioona

Shakir

Say: Who guards you by night and by day from the Beneficent Allah? Nay, they turn aside at the mention of their Lord.

Pickthall

Say: Who guardeth you in the night or in the day from the Beneficent ? Nay, but they turn away from mention of their Lord!

Transliteration

Qul man yaklaokum biallayli waalnnahari mina alrrahmani bal hum AAan thikri rabbihim muAAridoona

Shakir

Or, have they gods who can defend them against Us? They shall not be able to assist themselves, nor shall they be defended from Us.

Pickthall

Or have they gods who can shield them from Us ? They cannot help themselves nor can they be defended from Us.

Transliteration

Am lahum alihatun tamnaAAuhum min doonina la yastateeAAoona nasra anfusihim wala hum minna yushaboona

Shakir

Nay, We gave provision to these and their fathers until life was prolonged to them. Do they not then see that We are visiting the land, curtailing it of its sides? Shall they then prevail?

Pickthall

Nay, but We gave these and their fathers ease until life grew long for them. See they not how we aim to the land, reducing it of its outlying parts ? Can they then be the victors ?

Transliteration

Bal mattaAAna haolai waabaahum hatta tala AAalayhimu alAAumuru afala yarawna anna natee alarda nanqusuha min atrafiha afahumu alghaliboona

Shakir

Say: I warn you only by revelation; and the deaf do not hear the call whenever they are warned.

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I warn you only by the Inspiration. But the deaf hear not the call when they are warned.

Transliteration

Qul innama onthirukum bialwahyi wala yasmaAAu alssummu aldduAAaa itha ma yuntharoona

Shakir

And if a blast of the chastisement of your Lord were to touch them, they will certainly say: O woe to us! surely we were unjust.

Pickthall

And if a breath of thy Lord's punishment were to touch them, they assuredly would say: Alas for us! Lo! we were wrong - doers.

Transliteration

Walain massathum nafhatun min AAathabi rabbika layaqoolunna ya waylana inna kunna thalimeena

Shakir

And We will set up a just balance on the day of resurrection, so no soul shall be dealt with unjustly in the least; and though there be the weight of a grain of mustard seed, (yet) will We bring it, and sufficient are We to take account.

Pickthall

And We set a just balance for the Day of Resurrection so that no soul is wronged in aught. Though it be of the weight of a grain of mustard seed, We bring it. And We suffice for reckoners.

Transliteration

WanadaAAu almawazeena alqista liyawmi alqiyamati fala tuthlamu nafsun shayan wain kana mithqala habbatin min khardalin atayna biha wakafa bina hasibeena

Shakir

And certainly We gave to Musa and Haroun the Furqan and a light and a reminder for those who would guard (against evil).

Pickthall

And We verily gave Moses and Aaron the Criterion (of right and wrong) and a light and a Reminder for those who keep from evil,

Transliteration

Walaqad atayna moosa waharoona alfurqana wadiyaan wathikran lilmuttaqeena

Shakir

(For) those who fear their Lord in secret and they are fearful of the hour.

Pickthall

Those who fear their Lord in secret and who dread the Hour (of doom).

Transliteration

Allatheena yakhshawna rabbahum bialghaybi wahum mina alssaAAati mushfiqoona

Shakir

And this is a blessed Reminder which We have revealed; will you then deny it?

Pickthall

This is a blessed Reminder that we have revealed: Will ye then reject it ?

Transliteration

Wahatha thikrun mubarakun anzalnahu afaantum lahu munkiroona

Shakir

And certainly We gave to Ibrahim his rectitude before, and We knew him fully well.

Pickthall

And We verily gave Abraham of old his proper course, and We were Aware of him,

Transliteration

Walaqad atayna ibraheema rushdahu min qablu wakunna bihi AAalimeena

Shakir

When he said to his father and his people: What are these images to whose worship you cleave?

Pickthall

When he said unto his father and his folk: What are these images unto which ye pay devotion ?

Transliteration

Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi ma hathihi alttamatheelu allatee antum laha AAakifoona

Shakir

They said: We found our fathers worshipping them.

Pickthall

They said: We found our fathers worshippers of them.

Transliteration

Qaloo wajadna abaana laha AAabideena

Shakir

He said: Certainly you have been, (both) you and your fathers, in manifest error.

Pickthall

He said: Verily ye and your fathers were in plain error.

Transliteration

Qala laqad kuntum antum waabaokum fee dalalin mubeenin

Shakir

They said: Have you brought to us the truth, or are you one of the triflers?

Pickthall

They said: Bringest thou unto us the truth, or art thou some jester ?

Transliteration

Qaloo ajitana bialhaqqi am anta mina allaAAibeena

Shakir

He said: Nay! your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who brought them into existence, and I am of those who bear witness to this:

Pickthall

He said: Nay, but your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who created them; and I am of those who testify unto that.

Transliteration

Qala bal rabbukum rabbu alssamawati waalardi allathee fatarahunna waana AAala thalikum mina alshshahideena

Shakir

And, by Allah! I will certainly do something against your idols after you go away, turning back.

Pickthall

And, by Allah, I shall circumvent your idols after ye have gone away and turned your backs.

Transliteration

WataAllahi laakeedanna asnamakum baAAda an tuwalloo mudbireena

Shakir

So he broke them into pieces, except the chief of them, that haply they may return to it.

Pickthall

Then he reduced them to fragments, all save the chief of them, that haply they might have recourse to it.

Transliteration

FajaAAalahum juthathan illa kabeeran lahum laAAallahum ilayhi yarjiAAoona

Shakir

They said: Who has done this to our gods? Most surely he is one of the unjust.

Pickthall

They said: Who hath done this to our gods ? Surely it must be some evil - doer.

Transliteration

Qaloo man faAAala hatha bialihatina innahu lamina alththalimeena

Shakir

They said: We heard a youth called Ibrahim speak of them.

Pickthall

They said: We heard a youth make mention of them, who is called Abraham.

Transliteration

Qaloo samiAAna fatan yathkuruhum yuqalu lahu ibraheemu

Shakir

Said they: Then bring him before the eyes of the people, perhaps they may bear witness.

Pickthall

They said: Then bring him (hither) before the people's eyes that they may testify.

Transliteration

Qaloo fatoo bihi AAala aAAyuni alnnasi laAAallahum yashhadoona

Shakir

They said: Have you done this to our gods, O Ibrahim?

Pickthall

They said: Is it thou who hast done this to our gods, O Abraham ?

Transliteration

Qaloo aanta faAAalta hatha bialihatina ya ibraheemu

Shakir

He said: Surely (some doer) has done it; the chief of them is this, therefore ask them, if they can speak.

Pickthall

He said: But this, their chief hath done it. So question them, if they can speak.

Transliteration

Qala bal faAAalahu kabeeruhum hatha faisaloohum in kanoo yantiqoona

Shakir

Then they turned to themselves and said: Surely you yourselves are the unjust;

Pickthall

Then gathered they apart and said: Lo! ye yourselves are the wrong - doers.

Transliteration

FarajaAAoo ila anfusihim faqaloo innakum antumu alththalimoona

Shakir

Then they were made to hang down their heads: Certainly you know that they do not speak.

Pickthall

And they were utterly confounded, and they said: Well thou knowest that these speak not.

Transliteration

Thumma nukisoo AAala ruoosihim laqad AAalimta ma haolai yantiqoona

Shakir

He said: What! do you then serve besides Allah what brings you not any benefit at all, nor does it harm you?

Pickthall

He said: Worship ye then instead of Allah that which cannot profit you at all, nor harm you ?

Transliteration

Qala afataAAbudoona min dooni Allahi ma la yanfaAAukum shayan wala yadurrukum

Shakir

Fie on you and on what you serve besides Allah; what! do you not then understand?

Pickthall

Fie on you and all that ye worship instead of Allah! Have ye then no sense ?

Transliteration

Offin lakum walima taAAbudoona min dooni Allahi afala taAAqiloona

Shakir

They said: Burn him and help your gods, if you are going to do (anything).

Pickthall

They cried: Burn him and stand by your gods, if ye will be doing.

Transliteration

Qaloo harriqoohu waonsuroo alihatakum in kuntum faAAileena

Shakir

We said: O fire! be a comfort and peace to Ibrahim;

Pickthall

We said: O fire, be coolness and peace for Abraham,

Transliteration

Qulna ya naru koonee bardan wasalaman AAala ibraheema

Shakir

And they desired a war on him, but We made them the greatest losers.

Pickthall

And they wished to set a snare for him, but We made them the greater losers.

Transliteration

Waaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alakhsareena

Shakir

And We delivered him as well as Lut (removing them) to the land which We had blessed for all people.

Pickthall

And We rescued him and Lot (and brought them) to the land which We have blessed for (all) peoples.

Transliteration

Wanajjaynahu walootan ila alardi allatee barakna feeha lilAAalameena

Shakir

And We gave him Ishaq and Yaqoub, a son's son, and We made (them) all good.

Pickthall

And We bestowed upon him Isaac, and Jacob as a grandson. Each of them We made righteous.

Transliteration

Wawahabna lahu ishaqa wayaAAqooba nafilatan wakullan jaAAalna saliheena

Shakir

And We made them Imams who guided (people) by Our command, and We revealed to them the doing of good and the keeping up of prayer and the giving of the alms, and Us (alone) did they serve;

Pickthall

And We made them chiefs who guide by Our command, and We inspired in them the doing of good deeds and the right establishment of worship and the giving of alms, and they were worshippers of Us (alone).

Transliteration

WajaAAalnahum aimmatan yahdoona biamrina waawhayna ilayhim fiAAla alkhayrati waiqama alssalati waeetaa alzzakati wakanoo lana AAabideena

Shakir

And (as for) Lut, We gave him wisdom and knowledge, and We delivered him from the town which wrought abominations; surely they were an evil people, transgressors;

Pickthall

And unto Lot we gave judgment and knowledge, and We delivered him from the community that did abominations. Lo! they were folk of evil, lewd.

Transliteration

Walootan ataynahu hukman waAAilman wanajjaynahu mina alqaryati allatee kanat taAAmalu alkhabaitha innahum kanoo qawma sawin fasiqeena

Shakir

And We took him into Our mercy; surely he was of the good.

Pickthall

And We brought him in unto Our mercy. Lo! he was of the righteous.

Transliteration

Waadkhalnahu fee rahmatina innahu mina alssaliheena

Shakir

And Nuh, when he cried aforetime, so We answered him, and delivered him and his followers from the great calamity.

Pickthall

And Noah, when he cried of old, We heard his prayer and saved him and his household from the great affliction.

Transliteration

Wanoohan ith nada min qablu faistajabna lahu fanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

Shakir

And We helped him against the people who rejected Our communications; surely they were an evil people, so We drowned them all.

Pickthall

And delivered him from the people who denied Our revelations. Lo! they were folk of evil, therefor did We drown them all.

Transliteration

Wanasarnahu mina alqawmi allatheena kaththaboo biayatina innahum kanoo qawma sawin faaghraqnahum ajmaAAeena

Shakir

And Dawood and Sulaiman when they gave judgment concerning the field when the people's sheep pastured therein by night, and We were bearers of witness to their judgment.

Pickthall

And David and Solomon, when they gave judgment concerning the field, when people's sheep had strayed and browsed therein by night; and We were witnesses to their judgment.

Transliteration

Wadawooda wasulaymana ith yahkumani fee alharthi ith nafashat feehi ghanamu alqawmi wakunna lihukmihim shahideena

Shakir

So We made Sulaiman to understand it; and to each one We gave wisdom and knowledge; and We made the mountains, and the birds to celebrate Our praise with Dawood; and We were the doers.

Pickthall

And We made Solomon to understand (the case); and unto each of them We gave judgment and knowledge. And we subdued the hills and the birds to hymn (His) praise along with David. We were the doers (thereof).

Transliteration

Fafahhamnaha sulaymana wakullan atayna hukman waAAilman wasakhkharna maAAa dawooda aljibala yusabbihna waalttayra wakunna faAAileena

Shakir

And We taught him the making of coats of mail for you, that they might protect you in your wars; will you then be grateful?

Pickthall

And We taught him the art of making garments (of mail) to protect you in your daring. Are ye then thankful ?

Transliteration

WaAAallamnahu sanAAata laboosin lakum lituhsinakum min basikum fahal antum shakiroona

Shakir

And (We made subservient) to Sulaiman the wind blowing violent, pursuing its course by his command to the land which We had blessed, and We are knower of all things.

Pickthall

And unto Solomon (We subdued) the wind in its raging. It set by his command toward the land which We had blessed. And of everything We are Aware.

Transliteration

Walisulaymana alrreeha AAasifatan tajree biamrihi ila alardi allatee barakna feeha wakunna bikulli shayin AAalimeena

Shakir

And of the rebellious people there were those who dived for him and did other work besides that, and We kept guard over them;

Pickthall

And of the evil ones (subdued We unto him) some who dived (for pearls) for him and did other work, and We were warders unto them.

Transliteration

Wamina alshshayateeni man yaghoosoona lahu wayaAAmaloona AAamalan doona thalika wakunna lahum hafitheena

Shakir

And Ayub, when he cried to his Lord, (saying): Harm has afflicted me, and Thou art the most Merciful of the merciful.

Pickthall

And Job, when he cried unto his Lord, (saying): Lo! adversity afflicteth me, and Thou art Most Merciful of all who show mercy.

Transliteration

Waayyooba ith nada rabbahu annee massaniya alddurru waanta arhamu alrrahimeena

Shakir

Therefore We responded to him and took off what harm he had, and We gave him his family and the like of them with them: a mercy from Us and a reminder to the worshippers.

Pickthall

Then We heard his prayer and removed that adversity from which he suffered, and We gave him his household (that he had lost) and the like thereof along with them, a mercy from Our store, and a remembrance for the worshippers;

Transliteration

Faistajabna lahu fakashafna ma bihi min durrin waataynahu ahlahu wamithlahum maAAahum rahmatan min AAindina wathikra lilAAabideena

Shakir

And Ismail and Idris and Zulkifl; all were of the patient ones;

Pickthall

And (mention) Ishmael, and Idris, and Dhu'l - Kifl. All were of the steadfast.

Transliteration

WaismaAAeela waidreesa watha alkifli kullun mina alssabireena

Shakir

And We caused them to enter into Our mercy, surely they were of the good ones.

Pickthall

And We brought them in unto Our mercy. Lo! they are among the righteous.

Transliteration

Waadkhalnahum fee rahmatina innahum mina alssaliheena

Shakir

And Yunus, when he went away in wrath, so he thought that We would not straiten him, so he called out among afflictions: There is no god but Thou, glory be to Thee; surely I am of those who make themselves to suffer loss.

Pickthall

And (mention) Dhu'n - Nun, when he went off in anger and deemed that We had no power over him, but he cried out in the darkness, saying: There is no God save Thee. Be Thou Glorified! Lo! I have been a wrong - doer.

Transliteration

Watha alnnooni ith thahaba mughadiban fathanna an lan naqdira AAalayhi fanada fee alththulumati an la ilaha illa anta subhanaka innee kuntu mina alththalimeena

Shakir

So We responded to him and delivered him from the grief and thus do We deliver the believers.

Pickthall

Then we heard his prayer and saved him from the anguish. Thus we save believers.

Transliteration

Faistajabna lahu wanajjaynahu mina alghammi wakathalika nunjee almumineena

Shakir

And Zakariya, when he cried to his Lord: O my Lord leave me not alone; and Thou art the best of inheritors.

Pickthall

And Zachariah, when he cried unto his Lord: My Lord! Leave me not childless, though Thou art the Best of inheritors.

Transliteration

Wazakariyya ith nada rabbahu rabbi la tatharnee fardan waanta khayru alwaritheena

Shakir

So We responded to him and gave him Yahya and made his wife fit for him; surely they used to hasten, one with another In deeds of goodness and to call upon Us, hoping and fearing and they were humble before Us.

Pickthall

Then We heard his prayer, and bestowed upon him John, and adjusted his wife (to bear a child) for him. Lo! they used to vie one with the other in good deeds, and they cried unto Us in longing and in fear, and were submissive unto Us.

Transliteration

Faistajabna lahu wawahabna lahu yahya waaslahna lahu zawjahu innahum kanoo yusariAAoona fee alkhayrati wayadAAoonana raghaban warahaban wakanoo lana khashiAAeena

Shakir

And she who guarded her chastity, so We breathed into her of Our inspiration and made her and her son a sign for the nations.

Pickthall

And she who was chaste, therefor We breathed into her (something) of Our Spirit and made her and her son a token for (all) peoples.

Transliteration

Waallatee ahsanat farjaha fanafakhna feeha min roohina wajaAAalnaha waibnaha ayatan lilAAalameena

Shakir

Surely this Islam is your religion, one religion (only), and I am your Lord, therefore serve Me.

Pickthall

Lo! this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so worship Me.

Transliteration

Inna hathihi ommatukum ommatan wahidatan waana rabbukum faoAAbudooni

Shakir

And they broke their religion (into sects) between them: to Us shall all come back.

Pickthall

And they have broken their religion (into fragments) among them, (yet) all are returning unto Us.

Transliteration

WataqattaAAoo amrahum baynahum kullun ilayna rajiAAoona

Shakir

Therefore whoever shall do of good deeds and he is a believer, there shall be no denying of his exertion, and surely We will write (It) down for him.

Pickthall

Then whoso doeth some good works and is a believer, there will be no rejection of his effort. Lo! We record (it) for him.

Transliteration

Faman yaAAmal mina alssalihati wahuwa muminun fala kufrana lisaAAyihi wainna lahu katiboona

Shakir

And it is binding on a town which We destroy that they shall not return.

Pickthall

And there is a ban upon any community which We have destroyed: that they shall not return.

Transliteration

Waharamun AAala qaryatin ahlaknaha annahum la yarjiAAoona

Shakir

Even when Gog and Magog are let loose and they shall break forth from every elevated place.

Pickthall

Until, when Gog and Magog are let loose, and they hasten out of every mound,

Transliteration

Hatta itha futihat yajooju wamajooju wahum min kulli hadabin yansiloona

Shakir

And the true promise shall draw nigh, then lo! the eyes of those who disbelieved shall be fixedly open: O woe to us! surely we were in a state of heedlessness as to this; nay, we were unjust.

Pickthall

And the True Promise draweth nigh; then behold them, staring wide (in terror), the eyes of those who disbelieve! (They say): Alas for us! We (lived) in forgetfulness of this. Ah, but we were wrong - doers!

Transliteration

Waiqtaraba alwaAAdu alhaqqu faitha hiya shakhisatun absaru allatheena kafaroo ya waylana qad kunna fee ghaflatin min hatha bal kunna thalimeena

Shakir

Surely you and what you worship besides Allah are the firewood of hell; to it you shall come.

Pickthall

Lo! ye (idolaters) and that which ye worship beside Allah are fuel of hell. Thereunto ye will come.

Transliteration

Innakum wama taAAbudoona min dooni Allahi hasabu jahannama antum laha waridoona

Shakir

Had these been gods, they would not have come to it and all shall abide therein.

Pickthall

If these had been gods they would not have come thither, but all will abide therein.

Transliteration

Law kana haolai alihatan ma waradooha wakullun feeha khalidoona

Shakir

For them therein shall be groaning and therein they shall not hear.

Pickthall

Therein wailing is their portion, and therein they hear not.

Transliteration

Lahum feeha zafeerun wahum feeha la yasmaAAoona

Shakir

Surely (as for) those for whom the good has already gone forth from Us, they shall be kept far off from it;

Pickthall

Lo! those unto whom kindness hath gone forth before from Us, they will be far removed from thence.

Transliteration

Inna allatheena sabaqat lahum minna alhusna olaika AAanha mubAAadoona

Shakir

They will not hear its faintest sound, and they shall abide in that which their souls long for.

Pickthall

They will not hear the slightest sound thereof, while they abide in that which their souls desire.

Transliteration

La yasmaAAoona haseesaha wahum fee ma ishtahat anfusuhum khalidoona

Shakir

The great fearful event shall not grieve them, and the angels shall meet them: This is your day which you were promised.

Pickthall

The Supreme Horror will not grieve them, and the angels will welcome them, (saying): This is your Day which ye were promised;

Transliteration

La yahzunuhumu alfazaAAu alakbaru watatalaqqahumu almalaikatu hatha yawmukumu allathee kuntum tooAAadoona

Shakir

On the day when We will roll up heaven like the rolling up of the scroll for writings, as We originated the first creation, (so) We shall reproduce it; a promise (binding on Us); surely We will bring it about.

Pickthall

The Day when We shall roll up the heavens as a recorder rolleth up a written scroll. As We began the first creation, We shall repeat it. (It is) a promise (binding) upon Us. Lo! We are to perform it.

Transliteration

Yawma natwee alssamaa katayyi alssijlli lilkutubi kama badana awwala khalqin nuAAeeduhu waAAdan AAalayna inna kunna faAAileena

Shakir

And certainly We wrote in the Book after the reminder that (as for) the land, My righteous servants shall inherit it.

Pickthall

And verily we have written in the Scripture, after the Reminder: My righteous slaves will inherit the earth:

Transliteration

Walaqad katabna fee alzzaboori min baAAdi alththikri anna alarda yarithuha AAibadiya alssalihoona

Shakir

Most surely in this is a message to a people who serve

Pickthall

Lo! there is a plain statement for folk who are devout.

Transliteration

Inna fee hatha labalaghan liqawmin AAabideena

Shakir

And We have not sent you but as a mercy to the worlds.

Pickthall

We sent thee not save as a mercy for the peoples.

Transliteration

Wama arsalnaka illa rahmatan lilAAalameena

Shakir

Say: It is only revealed to me that your Allah is one Allah; will you then submit?

Pickthall

Say: It is only inspired in me that your God is One God. Will ye then surrender (unto Him) ?

Transliteration

Qul innama yooha ilayya annama ilahukum ilahun wahidun fahal antum muslimoona

Shakir

But if they turn back, say: I have given you warning in fairness and I do not know whether what you are threatened with is near or far;

Pickthall

But if they are averse, then say: I have warned you all alike, although I know not whether nigh or far is that which ye are promised.

Transliteration

Fain tawallaw faqul athantukum AAala sawain wain adree aqareebun am baAAeedun ma tooAAadoona

Shakir

Surely He knows what is spoken openly and He knows what you hide;

Pickthall

Lo! He knoweth that which is said openly, and that which ye conceal.

Transliteration

Innahu yaAAlamu aljahra mina alqawli wayaAAlamu ma taktumoona

Shakir

And I do not know if this may be a trial for you and a provision till a time.

Pickthall

And I know not but that this may be a trial for you, and enjoyment for a while.

Transliteration

Wain adree laAAallahu fitnatun lakum wamataAAun ila heenin

Shakir

He said: O my Lord! judge Thou with truth; and our Lord is the Beneficent Allah, Whose help is sought against what you ascribe (to Him).

Pickthall

He saith: My Lord! Judge Thou with truth. Our Lord is the Beneficent, Whose help is to be implored against that which ye ascribe (unto Him).

Transliteration

Qala rabbi ohkum bialhaqqi warabbuna alrrahmanu almustaAAanu AAala ma tasifoona

Recitation

Reciters

Ticked reciters play one after another for each verse.

Repeat
Speed
Listen offline

Save this chapter’s recitation by the ticked reciters on this device.

Add a book to compare

It opens next to the books you’re reading, at the same verse.

Verse

Chapters

Dictionary

Suggest a translation

Log in to suggest a better translation. Admins review every suggestion before it changes the text.

Log in Create an account

Suggested translations

Your note

Ask AI about this chapter

Display

Theme