Chapter 55, 78 verses
The Beneficent Allah,
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. The Beneficent
(Allah) Most Gracious!
Taught the Quran.
Hath made known the Qur'an.
It is He Who has taught the Qur'an.
He created man,
He hath created man.
He has created man:
Taught him the mode of expression.
He hath taught him utterance.
He has taught him speech (and intelligence).
The sun and the moon follow a reckoning.
The sun and the moon are made punctual.
The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed;
And the herbs and the trees do prostrate (to Him).
The stars and the trees adore.
And the herbs and the trees - both (alike) prostrate in adoration.
And the heaven, He raised it high, and He made the balance
And the sky He hath uplifted; and He hath set the measure,
And the Firmament has He raised high, and He has set up the Balance (of Justice),
That you may not be inordinate in respect of the measure.
That ye exceed not the measure,
In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance.
And keep up the balance with equity and do not make the measure deficient.
But observe the measure strictly, nor fall short thereof.
So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.
And the earth, He has set it for living creatures;
And the earth hath He appointed for (His) creatures,
It is He Who has spread out the earth for (His) creatures:
Therein is fruit and palms having sheathed clusters,
Wherein are fruit and sheathed palm - trees,
Therein is fruit and date - palms, producing spathes (enclosing dates);
And the grain with (its) husk and fragrance.
Husked grain and scented herb.
Also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet - smelling plants.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
He created man from dry clay like earthen vessels,
He created man of clay like the potter's,
He created man from sounding clay like unto pottery,
And He created the jinn of a flame of fire.
And the jinn did He create of smokeless fire.
And He created Jinns from fire free of smoke:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Lord of the East and Lord of the West.
Lord of the two Easts, and Lord of the two Wests!
(He is) Lord of the two Easts and Lord of the two Wests:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
He has made the two seas to flow freely (so that) they meet together:
He hath loosed the two seas. They meet.
He has let free the two bodies of flowing water, meeting together:
Between them is a barrier which they cannot pass.
There is a barrier between them. They encroach not (one upon the other).
Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
There come forth from them pearls, both large and small.
There cometh forth from both of them the pearl and coral - stone.
Out of them come Pearls and Coral:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
And His are the ships reared aloft in the sea like mountains.
His are the ships displayed upon the sea, like banners.
And His are the Ships sailing smoothly through the seas, lofty as mountains:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Everyone on it must pass away.
Everyone that is thereon will pass away;
All that is on earth will perish:
And there will endure for ever the person of your Lord, the Lord of glory and honor.
There remaineth but the Countenance of thy Lord of Might and Glory.
But will abide (for ever) the Face of thy Lord, - full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
All those who are in the heavens and the earth ask of Him; every moment He is in a state (of glory).
All that are in the heavens and the earth entreat Him. Every day He exerciseth (universal) power.
Of Him seeks (its need) every creature in the heavens and on earth: every day in (new) Splendour doth He (shine)!
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Soon will We apply Ourselves to you, O you two armies.
We shall dispose of you, O ye two dependents (man and jinn).
Soon shall We settle your affairs, O both ye worlds!
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
O assembly of the jinn and the men! If you are able to pass through the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass through; you cannot pass through but with authority.
O company of jinn and men, if ye have power to penetrate (all) regions of the heavens and the earth, then penetrate (them)! Ye will never penetrate them save with (Our) sanction.
O ye assembly of Jinns and men! If it be ye can pass beyond the zones of the heavens and the earth, pass ye! not without authority shall ye be able to pass!
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
The flames of fire and smoke will be sent on you two, then you will not be able to defend yourselves.
There will be sent, against you both, heat of fire and flash of brass, and ye will not escape.
On you will be sent (O ye evil ones twain!) a flame of fire (to burn) and a smoke (to choke): no defence will ye have:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
And when the heaven is rent asunder, and then becomes red like red hide.
And when the heaven splitteth asunder and becometh rosy like red hide -
When the sky is rent asunder, and it becomes red like ointment:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ? -
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
So on that day neither man nor jinni shall be asked about his sin.
On that day neither man nor jinni will be questioned of his sin.
On that Day no question will be asked of man or Jinn as to his sin.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
The guilty shall be recognized by their marks, so they shall be seized by the forelocks and the feet.
The guilty will be known by their marks, and will be taken by the forelocks and the feet.
(For) the sinners will be known by their marks: and they will be seized by their forelocks and their feet.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
This is the hell which the guilty called a lie.
This is hell which the guilty deny.
This is the Hell which the Sinners deny:
Round about shall they go between it and hot, boiling water.
They go circling round between it and fierce, boiling water.
In its midst and in the midst of boiling hot water will they wander round!
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
And for him who fears to stand before his Lord are two gardens.
But for him who feareth the standing before his Lord there are two gardens.
But for such as fear the time when they will stand before (the Judgment Seat of) their Lord, there will be two Gardens -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Having in them various kinds.
Of spreading branches.
Containing all kinds (of trees and delights); -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
In both of them are two fountains flowing.
Wherein are two fountains flowing.
In them (each) will be two Springs flowing (free);
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
In both of them are two pairs of every fruit.
Wherein is every kind of fruit in pairs.
In them will be Fruits of every kind, two and two.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Reclining on beds, the inner coverings of which are of silk brocade; and the fruits of the two gardens shall be within reach.
Reclining upon couches lined with silk brocade, the fruit of both the gardens near to hand.
They will recline on Carpets, whose inner linings will be of rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be near (and easy of reach).
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
In them shall be those who restrained their eyes; before them neither man nor jinni shall have touched them.
Therein are those of modest gaze, whom neither man nor jinni will have touched before them.
In them will be (Maidens), chaste, restraining their glances, whom no man or Jinn before them has touched; -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
As though they were rubies and pearls.
(In beauty) like the jacynth and the coral - stone.
Like unto Rubies and coral.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Is the reward of goodness aught but goodness?
Is the reward of goodness aught save goodness ?
Is there any Reward for Good - other than Good?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
And besides these two are two (other) gardens:
And beside them are two other gardens,
And besides these two, there are two other Gardens, -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Both inclining to blackness.
Dark green with foliage.
Dark - green in colour (from plentiful watering).
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
In both of them are two springs gushing forth.
Wherein are two abundant springs.
In them (each) will be two Springs pouring forth water in continuous abundance:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
In both are fruits and palms and pomegranates.
Wherein is fruit, the date - palm and pomegranate.
In them will be Fruits, and dates and pomegranates:
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
In them are goodly things, beautiful ones.
Wherein (are found) the good and beautiful -
In them will be fair (Companions), good, beautiful; -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ? -
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Pure ones confined to the pavilions.
Fair ones, close - guarded in pavilions -
Companions restrained (as to their glances), in (goodly) pavilions; -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ? -
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Man has not touched them before them nor jinni.
Whom neither man nor jinni will have touched before them -
Whom no man or Jinn before them has touched; -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets.
Reclining on green cushions and fair carpets.
Reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that ye deny ?
Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Blessed be the name of your Lord, the Lord of Glory and Honor!
Blessed be the name of thy Lord, Mighty and glorious!
Blessed be the name of thy Lord, full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.