Kitab

Al Muminun

Chapter 23, 118 verses

  • Shakir
  • Transliteration
  • Pickthall
Shakir

indeed are the believers,

Transliteration

Qad aflaha almuminoona

Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. indeed are the believers

Shakir

Who are humble in their prayers,

Transliteration

Allatheena hum fee salatihim khashiAAoona

Pickthall

Who are humble in their prayers,

Shakir

And who keep aloof from what is vain,

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum AAani allaghwi muAAridoona

Pickthall

And who shun vain conversation,

Shakir

And who are givers of poor - rate,

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum lilzzakati faAAiloona

Pickthall

And who are payers of the poor - due;

Shakir

And who guard their private parts,

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum lifuroojihim hafithoona

Pickthall

And who guard their modesty -

Shakir

Except before their mates or those whom their right hands possess, for they surely are not blameable,

Transliteration

Illa AAala azwajihim aw ma malakat aymanuhum fainnahum ghayru maloomeena

Pickthall

Save from their wives or the (slaves) that their right hands possess, for then they are not blameworthy,

Shakir

But whoever seeks to go beyond that, these are they that exceed the limits;

Transliteration

Famani ibtagha waraa thalika faolaika humu alAAadoona

Pickthall

But whoso craveth beyond that, such are transgressors -

Shakir

And those who are keepers of their trusts and their covenant,

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum liamanatihim waAAahdihim raAAoona

Pickthall

And who are shepherds of their pledge and their covenant,

Shakir

And those who keep a guard on their prayers;

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum AAala salawatihim yuhafithoona

Pickthall

And who pay heed to their prayers.

Shakir

These are they who are the heirs,

Transliteration

Olaika humu alwarithoona

Pickthall

These are the heirs

Shakir

Who shall inherit the Paradise; they shall abide therein.

Transliteration

Allatheena yarithoona alfirdawsa hum feeha khalidoona

Pickthall

Who will inherit paradise. There they will abide.

Shakir

And certainly We created man of an extract of clay,

Transliteration

Walaqad khalaqna alinsana min sulalatin min teenin

Pickthall

Verily We created man from a product of wet earth;

Shakir

Then We made him a small seed in a firm resting - place,

Transliteration

Thumma jaAAalnahu nutfatan fee qararin makeenin

Pickthall

Then placed him as a drop (of seed) in a safe lodging;

Shakir

Then We made the seed a clot, then We made the clot a lump of flesh, then We made (in) the lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, then We caused it to grow into another creation, so blessed be Allah, the best of the creators.

Transliteration

Thumma khalaqna alnnutfata AAalaqatan fakhalaqna alAAalaqata mudghatan fakhalaqna almudghata AAithaman fakasawna alAAithama lahman thumma anshanahu khalqan akhara fatabaraka Allahu ahsanu alkhaliqeena

Pickthall

Then fashioned We the drop a clot, then fashioned We the clot a little lump, then fashioned We the little lump bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, and then produced it as another creation. So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators!

Shakir

Then after that you will most surely die.

Transliteration

Thumma innakum baAAda thalika lamayyitoona

Pickthall

Then lo! after that ye surely die.

Shakir

Then surely on the day of resurrection you shall be raised.

Transliteration

Thumma innakum yawma alqiyamati tubAAathoona

Pickthall

Then lo! on the Day of Resurrection ye are raised (again).

Shakir

And certainly We made above you seven heavens; and never are We heedless of creation.

Transliteration

Walaqad khalaqna fawqakum sabAAa taraiqa wama kunna AAani alkhalqi ghafileena

Pickthall

And We have created above you seven paths, and We are never unmindful of creation.

Shakir

And We send down water from the cloud according to a measure, then We cause it to settle in the earth, and most surely We are able to carry it away.

Transliteration

Waanzalna mina alssamai maan biqadarin faaskannahu fee alardi wainna AAala thahabin bihi laqadiroona

Pickthall

And we send down from the sky water in measure, and We give it lodging in the earth, and lo! We are Able to withdraw it.

Shakir

Then We cause to grow thereby gardens of palm trees and grapes for you; you have in them many fruits and from them do you eat;

Transliteration

Faanshana lakum bihi jannatin min nakheelin waaAAnabin lakum feeha fawakihu katheeratun waminha takuloona

Pickthall

Then We produce for you therewith gardens of date - palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you and whereof ye eat;

Shakir

And a tree that grows out of Mount Sinai which produces oil and a condiment for those who eat.

Transliteration

Washajaratan takhruju min toori saynaa tanbutu bialdduhni wasibghin lilakileena

Pickthall

And a tree that springeth forth from Mount Sinai that groweth oil and relish for the eaters.

Shakir

And most surely there is a lesson for you in the cattle: We make you to drink of what is in their bellies, and you have in them many advantages and of them you eat,

Transliteration

Wainna lakum fee alanAAami laAAibratan nusqeekum mimma fee butooniha walakum feeha manafiAAu katheeratun waminha takuloona

Pickthall

And lo! in the cattle there is verily a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, and many uses have ye in them, and of them do ye eat;

Shakir

And on them and on the ships you are borne.

Transliteration

WaAAalayha waAAala alfulki tuhmaloona

Pickthall

And on them and on the ship ye are carried.

Shakir

And certainly We sent Nuh to his people, and he said: O my people! serve Allah, you have no god other than Him; will you not then guard (against evil)?

Transliteration

Walaqad arsalna noohan ila qawmihi faqala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona

Pickthall

And We verily sent Noah unto his folk, and he said: O my people! Serve Allah. Ye have no other God save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil) ?

Shakir

And the chiefs of those who disbelieved from among his people said: He is nothing but a mortal like yourselves who desires that he may have superiority over you, and if Allah had pleased, He could certainly have sent down angels. We have not heard of this among our fathers of yore:

Transliteration

Faqala almalao allatheena kafaroo min qawmihi ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yureedu an yatafaddala AAalaykum walaw shaa Allahu laanzala malaikatan ma samiAAna bihatha fee abaina alawwaleena

Pickthall

But the chieftains of his folk, who disbelieved, said: This is only a mortal like you who would make himself superior to you. Had Allah willed, He surely could have sent down angels. We heard not of this in the case of our fathers of old.

Shakir

He is only a madman, so bear with him for a time.

Transliteration

In huwa illa rajulun bihi jinnatun fatarabbasoo bihi hatta heenin

Pickthall

He is only a man in whom is a madness, so watch him for a while.

Shakir

He said: O my Lord! help me against their calling me a liar.

Transliteration

Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Help me because they deny me.

Shakir

So We revealed to him, saying: Make the ark before Our eyes and (according to) Our revelation; and when Our command is given and the valley overflows, take into it of every kind a pair, two, and your followers, except those among them against whom the word has gone forth, and do not speak to Me in respect of those who are unjust; surely they shall be drowned.

Transliteration

Faawhayna ilayhi ani isnaAAi alfulka biaAAyunina wawahyina faitha jaa amruna wafara alttannooru faosluk feeha min kullin zawjayni ithnayni waahlaka illa man sabaqa AAalayhi alqawlu minhum wala tukhatibnee fee allatheena thalamoo innahum mughraqoona

Pickthall

Then We inspired in him, saying: Make the ship under Our eyes and Our inspiration. Then, when Our command cometh and the oven gusheth water, introduce therein of every (kind) two spouses, and thy household save him thereof against whom the Word hath already gone forth. And plead not with Me on behalf of those who have done wrong. Lo! they will be drowned.

Shakir

And when you are firmly seated, you and those with you, in the ark, say: All praise is due to Allah who delivered us from the unjust people:

Transliteration

Faitha istawayta anta waman maAAaka AAala alfulki faquli alhamdu lillahi allathee najjana mina alqawmi alththalimeena

Pickthall

And when thou art on board the ship, thou and whoso is with thee, then say: Praise be to Allah Who hath saved us from the wrongdoing folk!

Shakir

And say: O my Lord! cause me to disembark a blessed alighting, and Thou art the best to cause to alight.

Transliteration

Waqul rabbi anzilnee munzalan mubarakan waanta khayru almunzileena

Pickthall

And say: My Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing - place, for Thou art Best of all who bring to land.

Shakir

Most surely there are signs in this, and most surely We are ever trying (men).

Transliteration

Inna fee thalika laayatin wain kunna lamubtaleena

Pickthall

Lo! herein verily are portents, for lo! We are ever putting (mankind) to the test.

Shakir

Then We raised up after them another generation.

Transliteration

Thumma anshana min baAAdihim qarnan akhareena

Pickthall

Then, after them, We brought forth another generation;

Shakir

So We sent among them an apostle from among them, saying: Serve Allah, you have no god other than Him; will you not then guard (against evil)?

Transliteration

Faarsalna feehim rasoolan minhum ani oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona

Pickthall

And we sent among them a messenger of their own, saying: Serve Allah, Ye have no other God save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil) ?

Shakir

And the chiefs of his people who disbelieved and called the meeting of the hereafter a lie, and whom We had given plenty to enjoy in this world's life, said: This is nothing but a mortal like yourselves, eating of what you eat from and drinking of what you drink.

Transliteration

Waqala almalao min qawmihi allatheena kafaroo wakaththaboo biliqai alakhirati waatrafnahum fee alhayati alddunya ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yakulu mimma takuloona minhu wayashrabu mimma tashraboona

Pickthall

And the chieftains of his folk, who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, and whom We had made soft in the life of the world, said: This is only a mortal like you, who eateth of that whereof ye eat and drinketh of that ye drink.

Shakir

And if you obey a mortal like yourselves, then most surely you will be losers:

Transliteration

Walain ataAAtum basharan mithlakum innakum ithan lakhasiroona

Pickthall

If ye were to obey a mortal like yourselves, then, lo! ye surely would be losers.

Shakir

What! does he threaten you that when you are dead and become dust and bones that you shall then be brought forth?

Transliteration

AyaAAidukum annakum itha mittum wakuntum turaban waAAithaman annakum mukhrajoona

Pickthall

Doth he promise you that you, when ye are dead and have become dust and bones, will (again) be brought forth ?

Shakir

Far, far is that which you are threatened with.

Transliteration

Hayhata hayhata lima tooAAadoona

Pickthall

Begone, begone, with that which ye are promised!

Shakir

There is naught but our life in this world; we die and we live and we shall not be raised again.

Transliteration

In hiya illa hayatuna alddunya namootu wanahya wama nahnu bimabAAootheena

Pickthall

There is naught but our life of the world; we die and we live, and we shall not be raised (again).

Shakir

He is naught but a man who has forged a lie against Allah, and we are not going to believe in him.

Transliteration

In huwa illa rajulun iftara AAala Allahi kathiban wama nahnu lahu bimumineena

Pickthall

He is only a man who hath invented a lie about Allah. We are not going to put faith in him.

Shakir

He said: O my Lord! help me against their calling me a liar.

Transliteration

Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Help me because they deny me.

Shakir

He said: In a little while they will most certainly be repenting.

Transliteration

Qala AAamma qaleelin layusbihunna nadimeena

Pickthall

He said: In a little while they surely will become repentant.

Shakir

So the punishment overtook them in justice, and We made them as rubbish; so away with the unjust people.

Transliteration

Faakhathathumu alssayhatu bialhaqqi fajaAAalnahum ghuthaan fabuAAdan lilqawmi alththalimeena

Pickthall

So the (Awful) Cry overtook them rightfully, and We made them like as wreckage (that a torrent hurleth). A far removal for wrongdoing folk!

Shakir

Then We raised after them other generations.

Transliteration

Thumma anshana min baAAdihim quroonan akhareena

Pickthall

Then after them We brought forth other generations.

Shakir

No people can hasten on their doom nor can they postpone (it).

Transliteration

Ma tasbiqu min ommatin ajalaha wama yastakhiroona

Pickthall

No nation can outstrip its term, nor yet postpone it.

Shakir

Then We sent Our apostles one after another; whenever there came to a people their apostle, they called him a liar, so We made some of them follow others and We made them stories; so away with a people who do not believe!

Transliteration

Thumma arsalna rusulana tatra kulla ma jaa ommatan rasooluha kaththaboohu faatbaAAna baAAdahum baAAdan wajaAAalnahum ahadeetha fabuAAdan liqawmin la yuminoona

Pickthall

Then We sent our messengers one after another. Whenever its messenger came unto a nation they denied him; so We caused them to follow one another (to disaster) and We made them bywords. A far removal for folk who believe not!

Shakir

Then We sent Musa and his brother Haroun, with Our communications and a clear authority,

Transliteration

Thumma arsalna moosa waakhahu haroona biayatina wasultanin mubeenin

Pickthall

Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our tokens and a clear warrant

Shakir

To Firon and his chiefs, but they behaved haughtily and they were an insolent people.

Transliteration

Ila firAAawna wamalaihi faistakbaroo wakanoo qawman AAaleena

Pickthall

Unto Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they scorned (them) and they were despotic folk.

Shakir

And they said: What! shall we believe in two mortals like ourselves while their people serve us?

Transliteration

Faqaloo anuminu libasharayni mithlina waqawmuhuma lana AAabidoona

Pickthall

And they said: Shall we put faith in two mortals like ourselves, and whose folk are servile unto us ?

Shakir

So they rejected them and became of those who were destroyed.

Transliteration

Fakaththaboohuma fakanoo mina almuhlakeena

Pickthall

So they denied them, and became of those who were destroyed.

Shakir

And certainly We gave Musa the Book that they may follow a right direction.

Transliteration

Walaqad atayna moosa alkitaba laAAallahum yahtadoona

Pickthall

And We verily gave Moses the Scripture, that haply they might go aright.

Shakir

And We made the son of Marium and his mother a sign, and We gave them a shelter on a lofty ground having meadows and springs.

Transliteration

WajaAAalna ibna maryama waommahu ayatan waawaynahuma ila rabwatin thati qararin wamaAAeenin

Pickthall

And We made the son of Mary and his mother a portent, and We gave them refuge on a height, a place of flocks and watersprings.

Shakir

O apostles! eat of the good things and do good; surely I know what you do.

Transliteration

Ya ayyuha alrrusulu kuloo mina alttayyibati waiAAmaloo salihan innee bima taAAmaloona AAaleemun

Pickthall

O ye messengers! Eat of the good things, and do right. Lo! I am Aware of what ye do.

Shakir

And surely this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, therefore be careful (of your duty) to Me.

Transliteration

Wainna hathihi ommatukum ommatan wahidatan waana rabbukum faittaqooni

Pickthall

And lo! this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, so keep your duty unto Me.

Shakir

But they cut off their religion among themselves into sects, each part rejoicing in that which is with them.

Transliteration

FataqattaAAoo amrahum baynahum zuburan kullu hizbin bima ladayhim farihoona

Pickthall

But they (mankind) have broken their religion among them into sects, each group rejoicing in its tenets.

Shakir

Therefore leave them in their overwhelming ignorance till

Transliteration

Fatharhum fee ghamratihim hatta heenin

Pickthall

So leave them in their error till a time.

Shakir

Do they think that by what We aid them with of wealth and children,

Transliteration

Ayahsaboona annama numidduhum bihi min malin wabaneena

Pickthall

Think they that in the wealth and sons wherewith We provide them

Shakir

We are hastening to them of good things? Nay, they do not perceive.

Transliteration

NusariAAu lahum fee alkhayrati bal la yashAAuroona

Pickthall

We hasten unto them with good things ? Nay, but they perceive not.

Shakir

Surely they who from fear of their Lord are cautious,

Transliteration

Inna allatheena hum min khashyati rabbihim mushfiqoona

Pickthall

Lo! those who go in awe for fear of their Lord.

Shakir

And those who believe in the communications of their Lord,

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum biayati rabbihim yuminoona

Pickthall

And those who believe in the revelations of their Lord,

Shakir

And those who do not associate (aught) with their Lord,

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum birabbihim la yushrikoona

Pickthall

And those who ascribe not partners unto their Lord,

Shakir

And those who give what they give (in alms) while their hearts are full of fear that to their Lord they must return,

Transliteration

Waallatheena yutoona ma ataw waquloobuhum wajilatun annahum ila rabbihim rajiAAoona

Pickthall

And those who give that which they give with hearts afraid because they are about to return unto their Lord,

Shakir

These hasten to good things and they are foremost in (attaining) them.

Transliteration

Olaika yusariAAoona fee alkhayrati wahum laha sabiqoona

Pickthall

These race for the good things, and they shall win them in the race.

Shakir

And We do not lay on any soul a burden except to the extent of its ability, and with Us is a book which speaks the truth, and they shall not be dealt with unjustly.

Transliteration

Wala nukallifu nafsan illa wusAAaha waladayna kitabun yantiqu bialhaqqi wahum la yuthlamoona

Pickthall

And we task not any soul beyond its scope, and with Us is a Record which speaketh the truth, and they will not be wronged.

Shakir

Nay, their hearts are in overwhelming ignorance with respect to it and they have besides this other deeds which they do.

Transliteration

Bal quloobuhum fee ghamratin min hatha walahum aAAmalun min dooni thalika hum laha AAamiloona

Pickthall

Nay, but their hearts are in ignorance of this (Qur'an), and they have other works, besides, which they are doing;

Shakir

Until when We overtake those who lead easy lives among them with punishment, lo! they cry for succor.

Transliteration

Hatta itha akhathna mutrafeehim bialAAathabi itha hum yajaroona

Pickthall

Till when We grasp their luxurious ones with the punishment, behold! they supplicate.

Shakir

Cry not for succor this day; surely you shall not be given help from Us.

Transliteration

La tajaroo alyawma innakum minna la tunsaroona

Pickthall

Supplicate not this day! Assuredly ye will not be helped by Us.

Shakir

My communications were indeed recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels,

Transliteration

Qad kanat ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum AAala aAAqabikum tankisoona

Pickthall

My revelations were recited unto you, but ye used to turn back on your heels,

Shakir

In arrogance; talking nonsense about the Quran, and left him like one telling fables by night.

Transliteration

Mustakbireena bihi samiran tahjuroona

Pickthall

In scorn thereof. Nightly did ye rave together.

Shakir

Is it then that they do not ponder over what is said, or is it that there has come to them that which did not come to their fathers of old?

Transliteration

Afalam yaddabbaroo alqawla am jaahum ma lam yati abaahumu alawwaleena

Pickthall

Have they not pondered the Word, or hath that come unto them which came not unto their fathers of old ?

Shakir

Or is it that they have not recognized their Apostle, so that they deny him?

Transliteration

Am lam yaAArifoo rasoolahum fahum lahu munkiroona

Pickthall

Or know they not their messenger, and so reject him ?

Shakir

Or do they say: There is madness in him? Nay! he has brought them the truth, and most of them are averse from the truth.

Transliteration

Am yaqooloona bihi jinnatun bal jaahum bialhaqqi waaktharuhum lilhaqqi karihoona

Pickthall

Or say they: There is a madness in him ? Nay, but he bringeth them the Truth; and most of them are haters of the Truth.

Shakir

And should the truth follow their low desires, surely the heavens and the earth and all those who are therein would have perished. Nay! We have brought to them their reminder, but from their reminder they turn aside.

Transliteration

Walawi ittabaAAa alhaqqu ahwaahum lafasadati alssamawatu waalardu waman feehinna bal ataynahum bithikrihim fahum AAan thikrihim muAAridoona

Pickthall

And if the Truth had followed their desires, verily the heavens and the earth and whosoever is therein had been corrupted. Nay, We have brought them their Reminder, but from their Reminder they now turn away.

Shakir

Or is it that you ask them a recompense? But the recompense of your Lord is best, and He is the best of those who provide sustenance.

Transliteration

Am tasaluhum kharjan fakharaju rabbika khayrun wahuwa khayru alrraziqeena

Pickthall

Or dost thou ask of them (O Muhammad) any tribute ? But the bounty of thy Lord is better, for He is Best of all who make provision.

Shakir

And most surely you invite them to a right way.

Transliteration

Wainnaka latadAAoohum ila siratin mustaqeemin

Pickthall

And lo! thou summonest them indeed unto a straight path.

Shakir

And most surely those who do not believe in the hereafter are deviating from the way.

Transliteration

Wainna allatheena la yuminoona bialakhirati AAani alssirati lanakiboona

Pickthall

And lo! those who believe not in the Hereafter are indeed astray from the path.

Shakir

And if We show mercy to them and remove the distress they have, they would persist in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.

Transliteration

Walaw rahimnahum wakashafna ma bihim min durrin lalajjoo fee tughyanihim yaAAmahoona

Pickthall

Though We had mercy on them and relieved them of the harm afflicting them, they still would wander blindly on in their contumacy.

Shakir

And already We overtook them with chastisement, but they were not submissive to their Lord, nor do they humble themselves.

Transliteration

Walaqad akhathnahum bialAAathabi fama istakanoo lirabbihim wama yatadarraAAoona

Pickthall

Already have We grasped them with punishment, but they humble not themselves unto their Lord, nor do they pray,

Shakir

Until when We open upon them a door of severe chastisement, lo! they are in despair at it.

Transliteration

Hatta itha fatahna AAalayhim baban tha AAathabin shadeedin itha hum feehi mublisoona

Pickthall

Until, when We open for them the gate of extreme punishment, behold! they are aghast thereat.

Shakir

And He it is Who made for you the ears and the eyes and the hearts; little is it that you give thanks.

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee anshaa lakumu alssamAAa waalabsara waalafidata qaleelan ma tashkuroona

Pickthall

He it is Who hath created for you ears and eyes and hearts. Small thanks give ye!

Shakir

And He it is Who multiplied you in the earth, and to Him you shall be gathered.

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee tharaakum fee alardi wailayhi tuhsharoona

Pickthall

And He it is Who hath sown you broadcast in the earth, and unto Him ye will be gathered.

Shakir

And He it is Who gives life and causes death, and (in) His (control) is the alternation of the night and the day; do you not then understand?

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee yuhyee wayumeetu walahu ikhtilafu allayli waalnnahari afala taAAqiloona

Pickthall

And He it is Who giveth life and causeth death, and His is the difference of night and day. Have ye then no sense ?

Shakir

Nay, they say the like of what the ancients said:

Transliteration

Bal qaloo mithla ma qala alawwaloona

Pickthall

Nay, but they say the like of that which said the men of old;

Shakir

They say: What! When we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we then be raised?

Transliteration

Qaloo aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

Pickthall

They say: When we are dead and have become (mere) dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again ?

Shakir

Certainly we are promised this, and (so were) our fathers aforetime; this is naught but stories of those of old.

Transliteration

Laqad wuAAidna nahnu waabaona hatha min qablu in hatha illa asateeru alawwaleena

Pickthall

We were already promised this, we and our forefathers. Lo! this is naught but fables of the men of old.

Shakir

Say: Whose is the earth, and whoever is therein, if you know?

Transliteration

Qul limani alardu waman feeha in kuntum taAAlamoona

Pickthall

Say: Unto Whom (belongeth) the earth and whosoever is therein, if ye have knowledge ?

Shakir

They will say: Allah's. Say: Will you not then mind?

Transliteration

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tathakkaroona

Pickthall

They will say: Unto Allah. Say: Will ye not then remember ?

Shakir

Say: Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the mighty dominion?

Transliteration

Qul man rabbu alssamawati alssabAAi warabbu alAAarshi alAAatheemi

Pickthall

Say: Who is Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Tremendous Throne ?

Shakir

They will say: (This is) Allah's. Say: Will you not then guard (against evil)?

Transliteration

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tattaqoona

Pickthall

They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: Will ye not then keep duty (unto Him) ?

Shakir

Say: Who is it in Whose hand is the kingdom of all things and Who gives succor, but against Him Succor is not given, if you do but know?

Transliteration

Qul man biyadihi malakootu kulli shayin wahuwa yujeeru wala yujaru AAalayhi in kuntum taAAlamoona

Pickthall

Say: In Whose hand is the dominion over all things and He protecteth, while against Him there is no protection, if ye have knowledge ?

Shakir

They will say: (This is) Allah's. Say: From whence are you then deceived?

Transliteration

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul faanna tusharoona

Pickthall

They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: How then are ye bewitched ?

Shakir

Nay! We have brought to them the truth, and most surely they are liars.

Transliteration

Bal ataynahum bialhaqqi wainnahum lakathiboona

Pickthall

Nay, but We have brought them the Truth, and lo! they are liars.

Shakir

Never did Allah take to Himself a son, and never was there with him any (other) god - - in that case would each god have certainly taken away what he created, and some of them would certainly have overpowered others; glory be to Allah above what they describe!

Transliteration

Ma ittakhatha Allahu min waladin wama kana maAAahu min ilahin ithan lathahaba kullu ilahin bima khalaqa walaAAala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona

Pickthall

Allah hath not chosen any son, nor is there any god along with Him; else would each god have assuredly championed that which he created, and some of them would assuredly have overcome others. Glorified be Allah above all that they allege.

Shakir

The Knower of the unseen and the seen, so may He be exalted above what they associate (with Him).

Transliteration

AAalimi alghaybi waalshshahadati fataAAala AAamma yushrikoona

Pickthall

Knower of the Invisible and the Visible! and Exalted be He over all that they ascribe as partners (unto Him)!

Shakir

Say: O my Lord! if Thou shouldst make me see what they are threatened with:

Transliteration

Qul rabbi imma turiyannee ma yooAAadoona

Pickthall

Say: My Lord! If Thou shouldst show me that which they are promised.

Shakir

My Lord! then place me not with the unjust.

Transliteration

Rabbi fala tajAAalnee fee alqawmi alththalimeena

Pickthall

My Lord! then set me not among the wrongdoing folk.

Shakir

And most surely We are well able to make you see what We threaten them with.

Transliteration

Wainna AAala an nuriyaka ma naAAiduhum laqadiroona

Pickthall

And verily We are Able to show thee that which We have promised them.

Shakir

Repel evil by what is best; We know best what they describe.

Transliteration

IdfaAA biallatee hiya ahsanu alssayyiata nahnu aAAlamu bima yasifoona

Pickthall

Repel evil with that which is better. We are Best Aware of that which they allege.

Shakir

And say: O my Lord! I seek refuge in Thee from the evil suggestions of the Shaitans;

Transliteration

Waqul rabbi aAAoothu bika min hamazati alshshayateeni

Pickthall

And say: My Lord! I seek refuge in Thee from suggestions of the evil ones,

Shakir

And I seek refuge in Thee! O my Lord! from their presence.

Transliteration

WaaAAoothu bika rabbi an yahdurooni

Pickthall

And I seek refuge in Thee, my Lord, lest they be present with me,

Shakir

Until when death overtakes one of them, he says: Send me back, my Lord, send me back;

Transliteration

Hatta itha jaa ahadahumu almawtu qala rabbi irjiAAooni

Pickthall

Until, when death cometh unto one of them, he saith: My Lord! Send me back,

Shakir

Haply I may do good in that which I have left. By no means! it is a (mere) word that he speaks; and before them is a barrier until the day they are raised.

Transliteration

LaAAallee aAAmalu salihan feema taraktu kalla innaha kalimatun huwa qailuha wamin waraihim barzakhun ila yawmi yubAAathoona

Pickthall

That I may do right in that which I have left behind! But nay! It is but a word that he speaketh; and behind them is a barrier until the day when they are raised.

Shakir

So when the trumpet is blown, there shall be no ties of relationship between them on that day, nor shall they ask of each other.

Transliteration

Faitha nufikha fee alssoori fala ansaba baynahum yawmaithin wala yatasaaloona

Pickthall

And when the trumpet is blown there will be no kinship among them that day, nor will they ask of one another.

Shakir

Then as for him whose good deeds are preponderant, these are the .

Transliteration

Faman thaqulat mawazeenuhu faolaika humu almuflihoona

Pickthall

Then those whose scales are heavy, they are the .

Shakir

And as for him whose good deeds are light, these are they who shall have lost their souls, abiding in hell

Transliteration

Waman khaffat mawazeenuhu faolaika allatheena khasiroo anfusahum fee jahannama khalidoona

Pickthall

And those whose scales are light are those who lose their souls, in hell abiding.

Shakir

The fire shall scorch their faces, and they therein shall be in severe affliction.

Transliteration

Talfahu wujoohahumu alnnaru wahum feeha kalihoona

Pickthall

The fire burneth their faces, and they are glum therein.

Shakir

Were not My communications recited to you? But you used to reject them.

Transliteration

Alam takun ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum biha tukaththiboona

Pickthall

(It will be said): Were not My revelations recited unto you, and then ye used to deny them ?

Shakir

They shall say: O our Lord! our adversity overcame us and we were an erring people:

Transliteration

Qaloo rabbana ghalabat AAalayna shiqwatuna wakunna qawman dalleena

Pickthall

They will say: Our Lord! Our evil fortune conquered us, and we were erring folk.

Shakir

O our Lord! Take us out of it; then if we return (to evil) surely we shall be unjust.

Transliteration

Rabbana akhrijna minha fain AAudna fainna thalimoona

Pickthall

Our Lord! Oh, bring us forth from hence! If we return (to evil) then indeed we shall be wrong - doers.

Shakir

He shall say: Go away into it and speak not to Me;

Transliteration

Qala ikhsaoo feeha wala tukallimooni

Pickthall

He saith: Begone therein, and speak not unto Me.

Shakir

Surely there was a party of My servants who said: O our Lord! we believe, so do Thou forgive us and have mercy on us, and Thou art the best of the Merciful ones.

Transliteration

Innahu kana fareequn min AAibadee yaqooloona rabbana amanna faighfir lana wairhamna waanta khayru alrrahimeena

Pickthall

Lo! there was a party of My slaves who said: Our Lord! We believe, therefor forgive us and have mercy on us for Thou art Best of all who show mercy;

Shakir

But you took them for a mockery until they made you forget My remembrance and you used to laugh at them.

Transliteration

Faittakhathtumoohum sikhriyyan hatta ansawkum thikree wakuntum minhum tadhakoona

Pickthall

But ye chose them for a laughing - stock until they caused you to forget remembrance of Me, while ye laughed at them.

Shakir

Surely I have rewarded them this day because they were patient, that they are the achievers.

Transliteration

Innee jazaytuhumu alyawma bima sabaroo annahum humu alfaizoona

Pickthall

Lo! I have rewarded them this day forasmuch as they were steadfast in that they, even they, are the triumphant.

Shakir

He will say: How many years did you tarry in the earth?

Transliteration

Qala kam labithtum fee alardi AAadada sineena

Pickthall

He will say: How long tarried ye in the earth, counting by years ?

Shakir

They will say: We tarried a day or part of a day, but ask those who keep account.

Transliteration

Qaloo labithna yawman aw baAAda yawmin faisali alAAaddeena

Pickthall

They will say: We tarried by a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep count!

Shakir

He will say: You did tarry but a little - - had you but known (it):

Transliteration

Qala in labithtum illa qaleelan law annakum kuntum taAAlamoona

Pickthall

He will say: Ye tarried but a little if ye only knew.

Shakir

What! did you then think that We had created you in vain and that you shall not be returned to Us?

Transliteration

Afahasibtum annama khalaqnakum AAabathan waannakum ilayna la turjaAAoona

Pickthall

Deemed ye then that We had created you for naught, and that ye would not be returned unto Us ?

Shakir

So exalted be Allah, the True King; no god is there but He, the Lord of the honorable dominion.

Transliteration

FataAAala Allahu almaliku alhaqqu la ilaha illa huwa rabbu alAAarshi alkareemi

Pickthall

Now Allah be Exalted, the True King! There is no God save Him, the Lord of the Throne of Grace.

Shakir

And whoever invokes with Allah another god - - he has no proof of this - - his reckoning is only with his Lord; surely the unbelievers shall not be .

Transliteration

Waman yadAAu maAAa Allahi ilahan akhara la burhana lahu bihi fainnama hisabuhu AAinda rabbihi innahu la yuflihu alkafiroona

Pickthall

He who crieth unto any other god along with Allah hath no proof thereof. His reckoning is only with his Lord. Lo! disbelievers will not be .

Shakir

And say: O my Lord! forgive and have mercy, and Thou art the best of the Merciful ones.

Transliteration

Waqul rabbi ighfir wairham waanta khayru alrrahimeena

Pickthall

And (O Muhammad) say: My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for Thou art Best of all who show mercy.

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