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Al Hajj
Chapter 22, 78 verses
Shakir
Transliteration
Arabic
Yusuf Ali
Shakir
O people! guard against (the punishment from) your Lord; surely the violence of the hour is a grievous thing.
Transliteration
Ya ayyuha alnnasu ittaqoo rabbakum inna zalzalata alssaAAati shayon AAatheemun
Arabic
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم يا أيها الناس اتقوا ربكم ۚ إن زلزلة الساعة شيء عظيم
Yusuf Ali
O mankind! fear your Lord! for the convulsion of the Hour (of Judgment) will be a thing terrible!
Shakir
On the day when you shall see it, every woman giving suck shall quit in confusion what she suckled, and every pregnant woman shall lay down her burden, and you shall see men intoxicated, and they shall not be intoxicated but the chastisement of Allah will be severe.
يوم ترونها تذهل كل مرضعة عما أرضعت وتضع كل ذات حمل حملها وترى الناس سكارى وما هم بسكارى ولكن عذاب الله شديد
Yusuf Ali
The Day ye shall see it, every mother giving suck shall forget her suckling - babe, and every pregnant female shall drop her load (unformed): thou shalt see mankind as in a drunken riot, yet not drunk: but dreadful will be the Wrath of Allah.
Shakir
And among men there is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge and follows every rebellious Shaitan;
ومن الناس من يجادل في الله بغير علم ويتبع كل شيطان مريد
Yusuf Ali
And yet among men there are such as dispute about Allah, without knowledge, and follow every evil one obstinate in rebellion!
Shakir
Against him it is written down that whoever takes him for a friend, he shall lead him astray and conduct him to the chastisement of the burning fire.
Transliteration
Kutiba AAalayhi annahu man tawallahu faannahu yudilluhu wayahdeehi ila AAathabi alssaAAeeri
Arabic
كتب عليه أنه من تولاه فأنه يضله ويهديه إلى عذاب السعير
Yusuf Ali
About the (Evil One) it is decreed that whoever turns to him for friendship, him will he lead astray, and he will guide him to the Penalty of the Fire.
Shakir
O people! if you are in doubt about the raising, then surely We created you from dust, then from a small seed, then from a clot, then from a lump of flesh, complete in make and incomplete, that We may make clear to you; and We cause what We please to stay in the wombs till an appointed time, then We bring you forth as babies, then that you may attain your maturity; and of you is he who is caused to die, and of you is he who is brought back to the worst part of life, so that after having knowledge he does not know anything; and you see the earth sterile land, but when We send down on it the water, it stirs and swells and brings forth of every kind a beautiful herbage.
Transliteration
Ya ayyuha alnnasu in kuntum fee raybin mina albaAAthi fainna khalaqnakum min turabin thumma min nutfatin thumma min AAalaqatin thumma min mudghatin mukhallaqatin waghayri mukhallaqatin linubayyina lakum wanuqirru fee alarhami ma nashao ila ajalin musamman thumma nukhrijukum tiflan thumma litablughoo ashuddakum waminkum man yutawaffa waminkum man yuraddu ila arthali alAAumuri likayla yaAAlama min baAAdi AAilmin shayan watara alarda hamidatan faitha anzalna AAalayha almaa ihtazzat warabat waanbatat min kulli zawjin baheejin
Arabic
يا أيها الناس إن كنتم في ريب من البعث فإنا خلقناكم من تراب ثم من نطفة ثم من علقة ثم من مضغة مخلقة وغير مخلقة لنبين لكم ۚ ونقر في الأرحام ما نشاء إلى أجل مسمى ثم نخرجكم طفلا ثم لتبلغوا أشدكم ۖ ومنكم من يتوفى ومنكم من يرد إلى أرذل العمر لكيلا يعلم من بعد علم شيئا ۚ وترى الأرض هامدة فإذا أنزلنا عليها الماء اهتزت وربت وأنبتت من كل زوج بهيج
Yusuf Ali
O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection, (consider) that We created you out of dust, then out of sperm, then out of a leech - like clot, then out of a morsel of flesh, partly formed and partly unformed, in order that We may manifest (our power) to you; and We cause whom We will to rest in the wombs for an appointed term, then do We bring you out as babes, then (foster you) that ye may reach your age of full strength; and some of you are called to die, and some are sent back to the feeblest old age, so that they know nothing after having known (much), and (further), thou seest the earth barren and lifeless, but when We pour down rain on it, it is stirred (to life), it swells, and it puts forth every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs).
Shakir
This is because Allah is the Truth and because He gives life to the dead and because He has power over all things
Transliteration
Thalika bianna Allaha huwa alhaqqu waannahu yuhyee almawta waannahu AAala kulli shayin qadeerun
Arabic
ذلك بأن الله هو الحق وأنه يحيي الموتى وأنه على كل شيء قدير
Yusuf Ali
This is so, because Allah is the Reality: it is He Who gives life to the dead, and it is He Who has power over all things.
Shakir
And because the hour is coming, there is no doubt about it; and because Allah shall raise up those who are in the graves.
Transliteration
Waanna alssaAAata atiyatun la rayba feeha waanna Allaha yabAAathu man fee alquboori
Arabic
وأن الساعة آتية لا ريب فيها وأن الله يبعث من في القبور
Yusuf Ali
And verily the Hour will come: there can be no doubt about it, or about (the fact) that Allah will raise up all who are in the graves.
Shakir
And among men there is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge and without guidance and without an illuminating book,
ومن الناس من يجادل في الله بغير علم ولا هدى ولا كتاب منير
Yusuf Ali
Yet there is among men such a one as disputes about Allah, without Knowledge, without Guidance, and without a Book of Enlightenment, -
Shakir
Turning away haughtily that he may lead (others) astray from the way of Allah; for him is disgrace in this world, and on the day of resurrection We will make him taste the punishment of burning:
ثاني عطفه ليضل عن سبيل الله ۖ له في الدنيا خزي ۖ ونذيقه يوم القيامة عذاب الحريق
Yusuf Ali
(Disdainfully) bending his side, in order to lead (men) astray from the Path of Allah: for him there is disgrace in this life, and on the Day of Judgment We shall make him taste the Penalty of burning (Fire).
Shakir
This is due to what your two hands have sent before, and because Allah is not in the least unjust to the servants.
Transliteration
Thalika bima qaddamat yadaka waanna Allaha laysa bithallamin lilAAabeedi
Arabic
ذلك بما قدمت يداك وأن الله ليس بظلام للعبيد
Yusuf Ali
(It will be said): "This is because of the deeds which thy hands sent forth, for verily Allah is not unjust to His servants.
Shakir
And among men is he who serves Allah (standing) on the verge, so that if good befalls him he is satisfied therewith, but if a trial afflict him he turns back headlong; he loses this world as well as the hereafter; that is a manifest loss.
Transliteration
Wamina alnnasi man yaAAbudu Allaha AAalaharfin fain asabahu khayrun itmaanna bihi wain asabathu fitnatun inqalaba AAala wajhihi khasira alddunya waalakhirata thalika huwa alkhusranu almubeenu
Arabic
ومن الناس من يعبد الله على حرف ۖ فإن أصابه خير اطمأن به ۖ وإن أصابته فتنة انقلب على وجهه خسر الدنيا والآخرة ۚ ذلك هو الخسران المبين
Yusuf Ali
There are among men some who serve Allah, as it were, on the verge: if good befalls them, they are, therewith, well content; but if a trial comes to them, they turn on their faces: they lose both this world and the Hereafter: that is loss for all to see!
Shakir
He calls besides Allah upon that which does not harm him and that which does not profit him, that is the great straying.
Transliteration
YadAAoo min dooni Allahi ma la yadurruhu wama la yanfaAAuhu thalika huwa alddalalu albaAAeedu
Arabic
يدعو من دون الله ما لا يضره وما لا ينفعه ۚ ذلك هو الضلال البعيد
Yusuf Ali
They call on such deities, besides Allah, as can neither hurt nor profit them: that is straying far indeed (from the Way)!
Shakir
He calls upon him whose harm is nearer than his profit; evil certainly is the guardian and evil certainly is the associate.
Transliteration
YadAAoo laman darruhu aqrabu min nafAAihi labisa almawla walabisa alAAasheeru
Arabic
يدعو لمن ضره أقرب من نفعه ۚ لبئس المولى ولبئس العشير
Yusuf Ali
(Perhaps) they call on one whose hurt is nearer than his profit: evil, indeed, is the patron, and evil the companion (or help)!
Shakir
Surely Allah will cause those who believe and do good deeds to enter gardens beneath which rivers flow, surely Allah does what He pleases.
Transliteration
Inna Allaha yudkhilu allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati jannatin tajree min tahtiha alanharu inna Allaha yafAAalu ma yureedu
Arabic
إن الله يدخل الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات جنات تجري من تحتها الأنهار ۚ إن الله يفعل ما يريد
Yusuf Ali
Verily Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds, to Gardens, beneath which rivers flow: for Allah carries out all that He plans.
Shakir
Whoever thinks that Allah will not assist him in this life and the hereafter, let him stretch a rope to the ceiling, then let him cut (it) off, then let him see if his struggle will take away that at which he is enraged.
Transliteration
Man kana yathunnu an lan yansurahu Allahu fee alddunya waalakhirati falyamdud bisababin ila alssamai thumma liyaqtaAA falyanthur hal yuthhibanna kayduhu ma yagheethu
Arabic
من كان يظن أن لن ينصره الله في الدنيا والآخرة فليمدد بسبب إلى السماء ثم ليقطع فلينظر هل يذهبن كيده ما يغيظ
Yusuf Ali
If any think that Allah will not help him (His Messenger) in this world and the Hereafter, let him stretch out a rope to the ceiling and cut (himself) off: then let him see whether his plan will remove that which enrages (him)!
Shakir
And thus have We revealed it, being clear arguments, and because Allah guides whom He intends.
Transliteration
Wakathalika anzalnahu ayatin bayyinatin waanna Allaha yahdee man yureedu
Arabic
وكذلك أنزلناه آيات بينات وأن الله يهدي من يريد
Yusuf Ali
Thus have We sent down Clear Signs; and verily Allah doth guide whom He will!
Shakir
Surely those who believe and those who are Jews and the Sabeans and the Christians and the Magians and those who associate (others with Allah) - - surely Allah will decide between them on the day of resurrection; surely Allah is a witness over all things.
إن الذين آمنوا والذين هادوا والصابئين والنصارى والمجوس والذين أشركوا إن الله يفصل بينهم يوم القيامة ۚ إن الله على كل شيء شهيد
Yusuf Ali
Those who believe (in the Qur'an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians, Christians, Magians, and Polytheists, - Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah is witness of all things.
Shakir
Do you not see that Allah is He, Whom obeys whoever is in the heavens and whoever is in the earth, and the sun and the moon and the stars, and the mountains and the trees, and the animals and many of the people; and many there are against whom chastisement has become necessary; and whomsoever Allah abases, there is none who can make him honorable; surely Allah does what He pleases.
Transliteration
Alam tara anna Allaha yasjudu lahu man fee alssamawati waman fee alardi waalshshamsu waalqamaru waalnnujoomu waaljibalu waalshshajaru waalddawabbu wakatheerun mina alnnasi wakatheerun haqqa AAalayhi alAAathabu waman yuhini Allahu fama lahu min mukrimin inna Allaha yafAAalu ma yashao
Arabic
ألم تر أن الله يسجد له من في السماوات ومن في الأرض والشمس والقمر والنجوم والجبال والشجر والدواب وكثير من الناس ۖ وكثير حق عليه العذاب ۗ ومن يهن الله فما له من مكرم ۚ إن الله يفعل ما يشاء ۩
Yusuf Ali
Seest thou not that to Allah bow down in worship all things that are in the heavens and on earth, - the sun, the moon, the stars; the hills, the trees, the animals; and a great number among mankind? But a great number are (also) such as are fit for Punishment: and such as Allah shall disgrace, - None can raise to honour: for Allah carries out all that He wills.
Shakir
These are two adversaries who dispute about their Lord; then (as to) those who disbelieve, for them are cut out garments of fire, boiling water shall be poured over their heads.
Transliteration
Hathani khasmani ikhtasamoo fee rabbihim faallatheena kafaroo quttiAAat lahum thiyabun min narin yusabbu min fawqi ruoosihimu alhameemu
Arabic
۞ هذان خصمان اختصموا في ربهم ۖ فالذين كفروا قطعت لهم ثياب من نار يصب من فوق رءوسهم الحميم
Yusuf Ali
These two antagonists dispute with each other about their Lord: But those who deny (their Lord), - for them will be cut out a garment of Fire: over their heads will be poured out boiling water.
Shakir
With it shall be melted what is in their bellies and (their) skins as well.
Transliteration
Yusharu bihi ma fee butoonihim waaljuloodu
Arabic
يصهر به ما في بطونهم والجلود
Yusuf Ali
With it will be scalded what is within their bodies, as well as (their) skins.
Shakir
And for them are whips of iron.
Transliteration
Walahum maqamiAAu min hadeedin
Arabic
ولهم مقامع من حديد
Yusuf Ali
In addition there will be maces of iron (to punish) them.
Shakir
Whenever they will desire to go forth from it, from grief, they shall be turned back into it, and taste the chastisement of burning.
Transliteration
Kullama aradoo an yakhrujoo minha min ghammin oAAeedoo feeha wathooqoo AAathaba alhareeqi
Arabic
كلما أرادوا أن يخرجوا منها من غم أعيدوا فيها وذوقوا عذاب الحريق
Yusuf Ali
Every time they wish to get away therefrom, from anguish, they will be forced back therein, and (it will be said), "Taste ye the Penalty of Burning!"
Shakir
Surely Allah will make those who believe and do good deeds enter gardens beneath which rivers flow; they shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and (with) pearls, and their garments therein shall be of silk.
Transliteration
Inna Allaha yudkhilu allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati jannatin tajree min tahtiha alanharu yuhallawna feeha min asawira min thahabin waluluan walibasuhum feehahareerun
Arabic
إن الله يدخل الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات جنات تجري من تحتها الأنهار يحلون فيها من أساور من ذهب ولؤلؤا ۖ ولباسهم فيها حرير
Yusuf Ali
Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds, to Gardens beneath which rivers flow: they shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and pearls; and their garments there will be of silk.
Shakir
And they are guided to goodly words and they are guided into the path of the Praised One.
Transliteration
Wahudoo ila alttayyibi mina alqawli wahudoo ilasirati alhameedi
Arabic
وهدوا إلى الطيب من القول وهدوا إلى صراط الحميد
Yusuf Ali
For they have been guided (in this life) to the purest of speeches; they have been guided to the Path of Him Who is Worthy of (all) Praise.
Shakir
Surely (as for) those who disbelieve, and hinder (men) from Allah's way and from the Sacred Mosque which We have made equally for all men, (for) the dweller therein and (for) the visitor, and whoever shall incline therein to wrong unjustly, We will make him taste of a painful chastisement.
إن الذين كفروا ويصدون عن سبيل الله والمسجد الحرام الذي جعلناه للناس سواء العاكف فيه والباد ۚ ومن يرد فيه بإلحاد بظلم نذقه من عذاب أليم
Yusuf Ali
As to those who have rejected (Allah), and would keep back (men) from the Way of Allah, and from the Sacred Mosque, which We have made (open) to (all) men - equal is the dweller there and the visitor from the country - and any whose purpose therein is profanity or wrong - doing - them will We cause to taste of a most Grievous Penalty.
Shakir
And when We assigned to Ibrahim the place of the House, saying: Do not associate with Me aught, and purify My House for those who make the circuit and stand to pray and bow and prostrate themselves.
Transliteration
Waith bawwana liibraheema makana albayti an la tushrik bee shayan watahhir baytiya lilttaifeena waalqaimeena waalrrukkaAAi alssujoodi
Arabic
وإذ بوأنا لإبراهيم مكان البيت أن لا تشرك بي شيئا وطهر بيتي للطائفين والقائمين والركع السجود
Yusuf Ali
Behold! We gave the site, to Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, (saying): "Associate not anything (in worship) with Me; and sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or stand up, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
Shakir
And proclaim among men the Pilgrimage: they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path,
وأذن في الناس بالحج يأتوك رجالا وعلى كل ضامر يأتين من كل فج عميق
Yusuf Ali
"And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways;
Shakir
That they may witness advantages for them and mention the name of Allah during stated days over what He has given them of the cattle quadrupeds, then eat of them and feed the distressed one, the needy.
Transliteration
Liyashhadoo manafiAAa lahum wayathkuroo isma Allahi fee ayyamin maAAloomatin AAala ma razaqahum min baheemati alanAAami fakuloo minha waatAAimoo albaisa alfaqeera
Arabic
ليشهدوا منافع لهم ويذكروا اسم الله في أيام معلومات على ما رزقهم من بهيمة الأنعام ۖ فكلوا منها وأطعموا البائس الفقير
Yusuf Ali
"That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days appointed, over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in want.
Shakir
Then let them accomplish their needful acts of shaving and cleansing, and let them fulfil their vows and let them go round the Ancient House.
ثم ليقضوا تفثهم وليوفوا نذورهم وليطوفوا بالبيت العتيق
Yusuf Ali
"Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House."
Shakir
That (shall be so); and whoever respects the sacred ordinances of Allah, it is better for him with his Lord; and the cattle are made lawful for you, except that which is recited to you, therefore avoid the uncleanness of the idols and avoid false words,
Transliteration
Thalika waman yuAAaththim hurumati Allahi fahuwa khayrun lahu AAinda rabbihi waohillat lakumu alanAAamu illa ma yutla AAalaykum faijtaniboo alrrijsa mina alawthani waijtaniboo qawla alzzoori
Arabic
ذلك ومن يعظم حرمات الله فهو خير له عند ربه ۗ وأحلت لكم الأنعام إلا ما يتلى عليكم ۖ فاجتنبوا الرجس من الأوثان واجتنبوا قول الزور
Yusuf Ali
Such (is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for him it is good in the Sight of his Lord. Lawful to you (for food in Pilgrimage) are cattle, except those mentioned to you (as exception): but shun the abomination of idols, and shun the word that is false, -
Shakir
Being upright for Allah, not associating aught with Him and whoever associates (others) with Allah, it is as though he had fallen from on high, then the birds snatch him away or the wind carries him off to a far - distant place.
حنفاء لله غير مشركين به ۚ ومن يشرك بالله فكأنما خر من السماء فتخطفه الطير أو تهوي به الريح في مكان سحيق
Yusuf Ali
Being true in faith to Allah, and never assigning partners to Him: if anyone assigns partners to Allah, is as if he had fallen from heaven and been snatched up by birds, or the wind had swooped (like a bird on its prey) and thrown him into a far - distant place.
Shakir
That (shall be so); and whoever respects the signs of Allah, this surely is (the outcome) of the piety of hearts.
Transliteration
Thalika waman yuAAaththim shaAAaira Allahi fainnaha min taqwa alquloobi
Arabic
ذلك ومن يعظم شعائر الله فإنها من تقوى القلوب
Yusuf Ali
Such (is his state): and whoever holds in honour the symbols of Allah, (in the sacrifice of animals), such (honour) should come truly from piety of heart.
Shakir
You have advantages in them till a fixed time, then their place of sacrifice is the Ancient House.
Transliteration
Lakum feeha manafiAAu ila ajalin musamman thumma mahilluha ila albayti alAAateeqi
Arabic
لكم فيها منافع إلى أجل مسمى ثم محلها إلى البيت العتيق
Yusuf Ali
In them ye have benefits for a term appointed: in the end their place of sacrifice is near the Ancient House.
Shakir
And to every nation We appointed acts of devotion that they may mention the name of Allah on what He has given them of the cattle quadrupeds; so your god is One God, therefore to Him should you submit, and give good news to the humble,
Transliteration
Walikulli ommatin jaAAalna mansakan liyathkuroo isma Allahi AAala ma razaqahum min baheemati alanAAami failahukum ilahun wahidun falahu aslimoo wabashshiri almukhbiteena
Arabic
ولكل أمة جعلنا منسكا ليذكروا اسم الله على ما رزقهم من بهيمة الأنعام ۗ فإلهكم إله واحد فله أسلموا ۗ وبشر المخبتين
Yusuf Ali
To every people did We appoint rites (of sacrifice), that they might celebrate the name of Allah over the sustenance He gave them from animals (fit for food). But your god is One God: submit then your wills to Him (in Islam): and give thou the good news to those who humble themselves, -
Shakir
(To) those whose hearts tremble when Allah is mentioned, and those who are patient under that which afflicts them, and those who keep up prayer, and spend (benevolently) out of what We have given them.
الذين إذا ذكر الله وجلت قلوبهم والصابرين على ما أصابهم والمقيمي الصلاة ومما رزقناهم ينفقون
Yusuf Ali
To those whose hearts when Allah is mentioned, are filled with fear, who show patient perseverance over their afflictions, keep up regular prayer, and spend (in charity) out of what We have bestowed upon them.
Shakir
And (as for) the camels, We have made them of the signs of the religion of Allah for you; for you therein is much good; therefore mention the name of Allah on them as they stand in a row, then when they fall down eat of them and feed the poor man who is contented and the beggar; thus have We made them subservient to you, that you may be grateful.
والبدن جعلناها لكم من شعائر الله لكم فيها خير ۖ فاذكروا اسم الله عليها صواف ۖ فإذا وجبت جنوبها فكلوا منها وأطعموا القانع والمعتر ۚ كذلك سخرناها لكم لعلكم تشكرون
Yusuf Ali
The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the symbols from Allah: in them is (much) good for you: then pronounce the name of Allah over them as they line up (for sacrifice): when they are down on their sides (after slaughter), eat ye thereof, and feed such as (beg not but) live in contentment, and such as beg with due humility: thus have We made animals subject to you, that ye may be grateful.
Shakir
There does not reach Allah their flesh nor their blood, but to Him is acceptable the guarding (against evil) on your part; thus has He made them subservient to you, that you may magnify Allah because He has guided you aright; and give good news to those who do good (to others).
Transliteration
Lan yanala Allaha luhoomuha wala dimaoha walakin yanaluhu alttaqwa minkum kathalika sakhkharaha lakum litukabbiroo Allaha AAala ma hadakum wabashshiri almuhsineena
Arabic
لن ينال الله لحومها ولا دماؤها ولكن يناله التقوى منكم ۚ كذلك سخرها لكم لتكبروا الله على ما هداكم ۗ وبشر المحسنين
Yusuf Ali
It is not their meat nor their blood, that reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him: He has thus made them subject to you, that ye may glorify Allah for His Guidance to you and proclaim the good news to all who do right.
Shakir
Surely Allah will defend those who believe; surely Allah does not love any one who is unfaithful, ungrateful.
Transliteration
Inna Allaha yudafiAAu AAani allatheena amanoo inna Allaha la yuhibbu kulla khawwanin kafoorin
Arabic
۞ إن الله يدافع عن الذين آمنوا ۗ إن الله لا يحب كل خوان كفور
Yusuf Ali
Verily Allah will defend (from ill) those who believe: verily, Allah loveth not any that is a traitor to faith, or show ingratitude.
Shakir
Permission (to fight) is given to those upon whom war is made because they are oppressed, and most surely Allah is well able to assist them;
Transliteration
Othina lillatheena yuqataloona biannahum thulimoo wainna Allaha AAala nasrihim laqadeerun
Arabic
أذن للذين يقاتلون بأنهم ظلموا ۚ وإن الله على نصرهم لقدير
Yusuf Ali
To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged; - and verily, Allah is most powerful for their aid; -
Shakir
Those who have been expelled from their homes without a just cause except that they say: Our Lord is Allah. And had there not been Allah's repelling some people by others, certainly there would have been pulled down cloisters and churches and synagogues and mosques in which Allah's name is much remembered; and surely Allah will help him who helps His cause; most surely Allah is Strong, Mighty.
Transliteration
Allatheena okhrijoo min diyarihim bighayri haqqin illa an yaqooloo rabbuna Allahu walawla dafAAu Allahi alnnasa baAAdahum bibaAAdin lahuddimat sawamiAAu wabiyaAAun wasalawatun wamasajidu yuthkaru feeha ismu Allahi katheeran walayansuranna Allahu man yansuruhu inna Allaha laqawiyyun AAazeezun
Arabic
الذين أخرجوا من ديارهم بغير حق إلا أن يقولوا ربنا الله ۗ ولولا دفع الله الناس بعضهم ببعض لهدمت صوامع وبيع وصلوات ومساجد يذكر فيها اسم الله كثيرا ۗ ولينصرن الله من ينصره ۗ إن الله لقوي عزيز
Yusuf Ali
(They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right, - (for no cause) except that they say, "our Lord is Allah". Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been pulled down monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid his (cause); - for verily Allah is full of Strength, Exalted in Might, (able to enforce His Will).
Shakir
Those who, should We establish them in the land, will keep up prayer and pay the poor - rate and enjoin good and forbid evil; and Allah's is the end of affairs.
الذين إن مكناهم في الأرض أقاموا الصلاة وآتوا الزكاة وأمروا بالمعروف ونهوا عن المنكر ۗ ولله عاقبة الأمور
Yusuf Ali
(They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give regular charity, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.
Shakir
And if they reject you, then already before you did the people of Nuh and Ad and Samood reject (prophets).
If they treat thy (mission) as false, so did the peoples before them (with their prophets), - the People of Noah, and 'Ad and Thamud;
Shakir
And the people of Ibrahim and the people of Lut,
Transliteration
Waqawmu ibraheema waqawmu lootin
Arabic
وقوم إبراهيم وقوم لوط
Yusuf Ali
Those of Abraham and Lut;
Shakir
As well as those of Madyan and Musa (too) was rejected, but I gave respite to the unbelievers, then did I overtake them, so how (severe) was My disapproval.
وأصحاب مدين ۖ وكذب موسى فأمليت للكافرين ثم أخذتهم ۖ فكيف كان نكير
Yusuf Ali
And the Companions of the Madyan People; and Moses was rejected (in the same way). But I granted respite to the Unbelievers, and (only) after that did I punish them: but how (terrible) was my rejection (of them)!
Shakir
So how many a town did We destroy while it was unjust, so it was fallen down upon its roofs, and (how many a) deserted well and palace raised high.
فكأين من قرية أهلكناها وهي ظالمة فهي خاوية على عروشها وبئر معطلة وقصر مشيد
Yusuf Ali
How many populations have We destroyed, which were given to wrong - doing? They tumbled down on their roofs. And how many wells are lying idle and neglected, and castles lofty and well - built?
Shakir
Have they not travelled in the land so that they should have hearts with which to understand, or ears with which to hear? For surely it is not the eyes that are blind, but blind are the hearts which are in the breasts.
أفلم يسيروا في الأرض فتكون لهم قلوب يعقلون بها أو آذان يسمعون بها ۖ فإنها لا تعمى الأبصار ولكن تعمى القلوب التي في الصدور
Yusuf Ali
Do they not travel through the land, so that their hearts (and minds) may thus learn wisdom and their ears may thus learn to hear? Truly it is not their eyes that are blind, but their hearts which are in their breasts.
Shakir
And they ask you to hasten on the punishment, and Allah will by no means fail in His promise, and surely a day with your Lord is as a thousand years of what you number.
ويستعجلونك بالعذاب ولن يخلف الله وعده ۚ وإن يوما عند ربك كألف سنة مما تعدون
Yusuf Ali
Yet they ask thee to hasten on the Punishment! But Allah will not fail in His Promise. Verily a Day in the sight of thy Lord is like a thousand years of your reckoning.
Shakir
And how many a town to which I gave respite while it was unjust, then I overtook it, and to Me is the return.
"But those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them, - they will be Companions of the Fire."
Shakir
And We did not send before you any apostle or prophet, but when he desired, the Shaitan made a suggestion respecting his desire; but Allah annuls that which the Shaitan casts, then does Allah establish His communications, and Allah is Knowing, Wise,
Transliteration
Wama arsalna min qablika min rasoolin wala nabiyyin illa itha tamanna alqa alshshaytanu fee omniyyatihi fayansakhu Allahu ma yulqee alshshaytanu thumma yuhkimu Allahu ayatihi waAllahu AAaleemun hakeemun
Arabic
وما أرسلنا من قبلك من رسول ولا نبي إلا إذا تمنى ألقى الشيطان في أمنيته فينسخ الله ما يلقي الشيطان ثم يحكم الله آياته ۗ والله عليم حكيم
Yusuf Ali
Never did We send a messenger or a prophet before thee, but, when he framed a desire, Satan threw some (vanity) into his desire: but Allah will cancel anything (vain) that Satan throws in, and Allah will confirm (and establish) His Signs: for Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom:
Shakir
So that He may make what the Shaitan casts a trial for those in whose hearts is disease and those whose hearts are hard; and most surely the unjust are in a great opposition,
ليجعل ما يلقي الشيطان فتنة للذين في قلوبهم مرض والقاسية قلوبهم ۗ وإن الظالمين لفي شقاق بعيد
Yusuf Ali
That He may make the suggestions thrown in by Satan, but a trial for those in whose hearts is a disease and who are hardened of heart: verily the wrong - doers are in a schism far (from the Truth):
Shakir
And that those who have been given the knowledge may know that it is the truth from your Lord, so they may believe in it and their hearts may be lowly before it; and most surely Allah is the Guide of those who believe into a right path.
Transliteration
WaliyaAAlama allatheena ootoo alAAilma annahu alhaqqu min rabbika fayuminoo bihi fatukhbita lahu quloobuhum wainna Allaha lahadi allatheena amanoo ilasiratin mustaqeemin
Arabic
وليعلم الذين أوتوا العلم أنه الحق من ربك فيؤمنوا به فتخبت له قلوبهم ۗ وإن الله لهاد الذين آمنوا إلى صراط مستقيم
Yusuf Ali
And that those on whom knowledge has been bestowed may learn that the (Qur'an) is the Truth from thy Lord, and that they may believe therein, and their hearts may be made humbly (open) to it: for verily Allah is the Guide of those who believe, to the Straight Way.
Shakir
And those who disbelieve shall not cease to be in doubt concerning it until the hour overtakes them suddenly, or there comes on them the chastisement of a destructive day.
Transliteration
Wala yazalu allatheena kafaroo fee miryatin minhu hatta tatiyahumu alssaAAatu baghtatan aw yatiyahum AAathabu yawmin AAaqeemin
Arabic
ولا يزال الذين كفروا في مرية منه حتى تأتيهم الساعة بغتة أو يأتيهم عذاب يوم عقيم
Yusuf Ali
Those who reject Faith will not cease to be in doubt concerning (Revelation) until the Hour (of Judgment) comes suddenly upon them, or there comes to them the Penalty of a Day of Disaster.
Shakir
The kingdom on that day shall be Allah's; He will judge between them; so those who believe and do good will be in gardens of bliss.
الملك يومئذ لله يحكم بينهم ۚ فالذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات في جنات النعيم
Yusuf Ali
On that Day of Dominion will be that of Allah: He will judge between them: so those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in Gardens of Delight.
Shakir
And (as for) those who disbelieve in and reject Our communications, these it is who shall have a disgraceful chastisement.
And for those who reject Faith and deny our Signs, there will be a humiliating Punishment.
Shakir
And (as for) those who fly in Allah's way and are then slain or die, Allah will most certainly grant them a goodly sustenance, and most surely Allah is the best Giver of sustenance.
Transliteration
Waallatheena hajaroo fee sabeeli Allahi thumma qutiloo aw matoo layarzuqannahumu Allahu rizqan hasanan wainna Allaha lahuwa khayru alrraziqeena
Arabic
والذين هاجروا في سبيل الله ثم قتلوا أو ماتوا ليرزقنهم الله رزقا حسنا ۚ وإن الله لهو خير الرازقين
Yusuf Ali
Those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah, and are then slain or die, - On them will Allah bestow verily a goodly Provision: Truly Allah is He Who bestows the best provision.
Shakir
He will certainly cause them to enter a place of entrance which they shall be well pleased with, and most surely Allah is Knowing, Forbearing.
Transliteration
Layudkhilannahum mudkhalan yardawnahu wainna Allaha laAAaleemun haleemun
Arabic
ليدخلنهم مدخلا يرضونه ۗ وإن الله لعليم حليم
Yusuf Ali
Verily He will admit them to a place with which they shall be well pleased: for Allah is All - Knowing, Most Forbearing.
Shakir
That (shall be so); and he who retaliates with the like of that with which he has been afflicted and he has been oppressed, Allah will most certainly aid him; most surely Allah is Pardoning, Forgiving.
Transliteration
Thalika waman AAaqaba bimithli ma AAooqiba bihi thumma bughiya AAalayhi layansurannahu Allahu inna Allaha laAAafuwwun ghafoorun
Arabic
۞ ذلك ومن عاقب بمثل ما عوقب به ثم بغي عليه لينصرنه الله ۗ إن الله لعفو غفور
Yusuf Ali
That (is so). And if one has retaliated to no greater extent than the injury he received, and is again set upon inordinately, Allah will help him: for Allah is One that blots out (sins) and forgives (again and again).
Shakir
That is because Allah causes the night to enter into the day and causes the day to enter into the night, and because Allah is Hearing, Seeing.
Transliteration
Thalika bianna Allaha yooliju allayla fee alnnahari wayooliju alnnahara fee allayli waanna Allaha sameeAAun baseerun
Arabic
ذلك بأن الله يولج الليل في النهار ويولج النهار في الليل وأن الله سميع بصير
Yusuf Ali
That is because Allah merges night into day, and He merges day into night, and verily it is Allah Who hears and sees (all things).
Shakir
That is because Allah is the Truth, and that what they call upon besides Him - - that is the falsehood, and because Allah is the High, the Great.
Transliteration
Thalika bianna Allaha huwa alhaqqu waanna ma yadAAoona min doonihi huwa albatilu waanna Allaha huwa alAAaliyyu alkabeeru
Arabic
ذلك بأن الله هو الحق وأن ما يدعون من دونه هو الباطل وأن الله هو العلي الكبير
Yusuf Ali
That is because Allah - He is the Reality; and those besides Him whom they invoke, - they are but vain Falsehood: verily Allah is He, Most High, Most Great.
Shakir
Do you not see that Allah sends down water from the cloud so the earth becomes green? Surely Allah is Benignant, Aware.
Transliteration
Alam tara anna Allaha anzala mina alssamai maan fatusbihu alardu mukhdarratan inna Allaha lateefun khabeerun
Arabic
ألم تر أن الله أنزل من السماء ماء فتصبح الأرض مخضرة ۗ إن الله لطيف خبير
Yusuf Ali
Seest thou not that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and forthwith the earth becomes clothed with green? for Allah is He Who understands the finest mysteries, and is well - acquainted (with them).
Shakir
His is whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth; and most surely Allah is the Self - sufficient, the Praised.
Transliteration
Lahu ma fee alssamawati wama fee alardi wainna Allaha lahuwa alghaniyyu alhameedu
Arabic
له ما في السماوات وما في الأرض ۗ وإن الله لهو الغني الحميد
Yusuf Ali
To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: for verily Allah, - He is free of all wants, Worthy of all Praise.
Shakir
Do you not see that Allah has made subservient to you whatsoever is in the earth and the ships running in the sea by His command? And He withholds the heaven from falling on the earth except with His permission; most surely Allah is Compassionate, Merciful to men.
Transliteration
Alam tara anna Allaha sakhkhara lakum ma fee alardi waalfulka tajree fee albahri biamrihi wayumsiku alssamaa an taqaAAa AAala alardi illa biithnihi inna Allaha bialnnasi laraoofun raheemun
Arabic
ألم تر أن الله سخر لكم ما في الأرض والفلك تجري في البحر بأمره ويمسك السماء أن تقع على الأرض إلا بإذنه ۗ إن الله بالناس لرءوف رحيم
Yusuf Ali
Seest thou not that Allah has made subject to you (men) all that is on the earth, and the ships that sail through the sea by His Command? He withholds the sky (rain) from failing on the earth except by His leave: for Allah is Most Kind and Most Merciful to man.
Shakir
And He it is Who has brought you to life, then He will cause you to die, then bring you to life (again); most surely man is ungrateful.
وهو الذي أحياكم ثم يميتكم ثم يحييكم ۗ إن الإنسان لكفور
Yusuf Ali
It is He Who gave you life, will cause you to die, and will again give you life: Truly man is a most ungrateful creature!
Shakir
To every nation We appointed acts of devotion which they observe, therefore they should not dispute with you about the matter and call to your Lord; most surely you are on a right way.
Transliteration
Likulli ommatin jaAAalna mansakan hum nasikoohu fala yunaziAAunnaka fee alamri waodAAu ila rabbika innaka laAAala hudan mustaqeemin
Arabic
لكل أمة جعلنا منسكا هم ناسكوه ۖ فلا ينازعنك في الأمر ۚ وادع إلى ربك ۖ إنك لعلى هدى مستقيم
Yusuf Ali
To every People have We appointed rites and ceremonies which they must follow: let them not then dispute with thee on the matter, but do thou invite (them) to thy Lord: for thou art assuredly on the Right Way.
Shakir
And if they contend with you, say: Allah best knows what you do.
"Allah will judge between you on the Day of Judgment concerning the matters in which ye differ."
Shakir
Do you not know that Allah knows what is in the heaven and the earth? Surely this is in a book; surely this is easy to Allah.
Transliteration
Alam taAAlam anna Allaha yaAAlamu ma fee alssamai waalardi inna thalika fee kitabin inna thalika AAala Allahi yaseerun
Arabic
ألم تعلم أن الله يعلم ما في السماء والأرض ۗ إن ذلك في كتاب ۚ إن ذلك على الله يسير
Yusuf Ali
Knowest thou not that Allah knows all that is in heaven and on earth? Indeed it is all in a Record, and that is easy for Allah.
Shakir
And they serve besides Allah that for which He has not sent any authority, and that of which they have no knowledge; and for the unjust there shall be no helper.
Transliteration
WayaAAbudoona min dooni Allahi ma lam yunazzil bihi sultanan wama laysa lahum bihi AAilmun wama lilththalimeena min naseerin
Arabic
ويعبدون من دون الله ما لم ينزل به سلطانا وما ليس لهم به علم ۗ وما للظالمين من نصير
Yusuf Ali
Yet they worship, besides Allah, things for which no authority has been sent down to them, and of which they have (really) no knowledge: for those that do wrong there is no helper.
Shakir
And when Our clear communications are recited to them you will find denial on the faces of those who disbelieve; they almost spring upon those who recite to them Our communications. Say: Shall I inform you of what is worse than this? The fire; Allah has promised it to those who disbelieve; and how evil the resort!
وإذا تتلى عليهم آياتنا بينات تعرف في وجوه الذين كفروا المنكر ۖ يكادون يسطون بالذين يتلون عليهم آياتنا ۗ قل أفأنبئكم بشر من ذلكم ۗ النار وعدها الله الذين كفروا ۖ وبئس المصير
Yusuf Ali
When Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, thou wilt notice a denial on the faces of the Unbelievers! they nearly attack with violence those who rehearse Our Signs to them. Say, "Shall I tell you of something (far) worse than these Signs? It is the Fire (of Hell)! Allah has promised it to the Unbelievers! and evil is that destination!"
Shakir
O people! a parable is set forth, therefore listen to it: surely those whom you call upon besides Allah cannot create fly, though they should all gather for it, and should the fly snatch away anything from them, they could not take it back from it; weak are the invoker and the invoked.
Transliteration
Ya ayyuha alnnasu duriba mathalun faistamiAAoo lahu inna allatheena tadAAoona min dooni Allahi lan yakhluqoo thubaban walawi ijtamaAAoo lahu wain yaslubuhumu alththubabu shayan la yastanqithoohu minhu daAAufa alttalibu waalmatloobu
Arabic
يا أيها الناس ضرب مثل فاستمعوا له ۚ إن الذين تدعون من دون الله لن يخلقوا ذبابا ولو اجتمعوا له ۖ وإن يسلبهم الذباب شيئا لا يستنقذوه منه ۚ ضعف الطالب والمطلوب
Yusuf Ali
O men! Here is a parable set forth! listen to it! Those on whom, besides Allah, ye call, cannot create (even) a fly, if they all met together for the purpose! and if the fly should snatch away anything from them, they would have no power to release it from the fly. Feeble are those who petition and those whom they petition!
Shakir
They have not estimated Allah with the estimation that i due to Him; most surely Allah is Strong, Mighty.
Transliteration
Ma qadaroo Allaha haqqa qadrihi inna Allaha laqawiyyun AAazeezun
Arabic
ما قدروا الله حق قدره ۗ إن الله لقوي عزيز
Yusuf Ali
No just estimate have they made of Allah: for Allah is He Who is strong and able to Carry out His Will.
Shakir
Allah chooses apostles from among the angels and from among the men; surely Allah is Hearing, Seeing.
Transliteration
Allahu yastafee mina almalaikati rusulan wamina alnnasi inna Allaha sameeAAun baseerun
Arabic
الله يصطفي من الملائكة رسلا ومن الناس ۚ إن الله سميع بصير
Yusuf Ali
Allah chooses messengers from angels and from men for Allah is He Who hears and sees (all things).
Shakir
He knows what is before them and what is behind them and to Allah are all affairs turned back.
Transliteration
YaAAlamu ma bayna aydeehim wama khalfahum waila Allahi turjaAAu alomooru
Arabic
يعلم ما بين أيديهم وما خلفهم ۗ وإلى الله ترجع الأمور
Yusuf Ali
He knows what is before them and what is behind them: and to Allah go back all questions (for decision).
Shakir
O you who believe! bow down and prostrate yourselves and serve your Lord, and do good that you may succeed.
يا أيها الذين آمنوا اركعوا واسجدوا واعبدوا ربكم وافعلوا الخير لعلكم تفلحون ۩
Yusuf Ali
O ye who believe! bow down, prostrate yourselves, and adore your Lord; and do good; that ye may prosper.
Shakir
And strive hard in (the way of) Allah, (such) a striving as is due to Him; He has chosen you and has not laid upon you an hardship in religion; the faith of your father Ibrahim; He named you Muslims before and in this, that the Apostle may be a bearer of witness to you, and you may be bearers of witness to the people; therefore keep up prayer and pay the poor - rate and hold fast by Allah; He is your Guardian; how excellent the Guardian and how excellent the Helper!
Transliteration
Wajahidoo fee Allahi haqqa jihadihi huwa ijtabakum wama jaAAala AAalaykum fee alddeeni min harajin millata abeekum ibraheema huwa sammakumu almuslimeena min qablu wafee hatha liyakoona alrrasoolu shaheedan AAalaykum watakoonoo shuhadaa AAala alnnasi faaqeemoo alssalata waatoo alzzakata waiAAtasimoo biAllahi huwa mawlakum faniAAma almawla waniAAma alnnaseeru
Arabic
وجاهدوا في الله حق جهاده ۚ هو اجتباكم وما جعل عليكم في الدين من حرج ۚ ملة أبيكم إبراهيم ۚ هو سماكم المسلمين من قبل وفي هذا ليكون الرسول شهيدا عليكم وتكونوا شهداء على الناس ۚ فأقيموا الصلاة وآتوا الزكاة واعتصموا بالله هو مولاكم ۖ فنعم المولى ونعم النصير
Yusuf Ali
And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger may be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind! So establish regular Prayer, give regular Charity, and hold fast to Allah! He is your Protector - the Best to protect and the Best to help!