Chapter 23, 118 verses
indeed are the believers,
Qad aflaha almuminoona
Certainly will the believers have succeeded:
Who are humble in their prayers,
Allatheena hum fee salatihim khashiAAoona
They who are during their prayer humbly submissive
And who keep aloof from what is vain,
Waallatheena hum AAani allaghwi muAAridoona
And they who turn away from ill speech
And who are givers of poor - rate,
Waallatheena hum lilzzakati faAAiloona
And they who are observant of zakah
And who guard their private parts,
Waallatheena hum lifuroojihim hafithoona
And they who guard their private parts
Except before their mates or those whom their right hands possess, for they surely are not blameable,
Illa AAala azwajihim aw ma malakat aymanuhum fainnahum ghayru maloomeena
Except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they will not be blamed -
But whoever seeks to go beyond that, these are they that exceed the limits;
Famani ibtagha waraa thalika faolaika humu alAAadoona
But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors -
And those who are keepers of their trusts and their covenant,
Waallatheena hum liamanatihim waAAahdihim raAAoona
And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive
And those who keep a guard on their prayers;
Waallatheena hum AAala salawatihim yuhafithoona
And they who carefully maintain their prayers -
These are they who are the heirs,
Olaika humu alwarithoona
Those are the inheritors
Who shall inherit the Paradise; they shall abide therein.
Allatheena yarithoona alfirdawsa hum feeha khalidoona
Who will inherit al - Firdaus. They will abide therein eternally.
And certainly We created man of an extract of clay,
Walaqad khalaqna alinsana min sulalatin min teenin
And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay.
Then We made him a small seed in a firm resting - place,
Thumma jaAAalnahu nutfatan fee qararin makeenin
Then We placed him as a sperm - drop in a firm lodging.
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.
Thumma khalaqna alnnutfata AAalaqatan fakhalaqna alAAalaqata mudghatan fakhalaqna almudghata AAithaman fakasawna alAAithama lahman thumma anshanahu khalqan akhara fatabaraka Allahu ahsanu alkhaliqeena
Then We made the sperm - drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the best of creators.
Then after that you will most surely die.
Thumma innakum baAAda thalika lamayyitoona
Then indeed, after that you are to die.
Then surely on the day of resurrection you shall be raised.
Thumma innakum yawma alqiyamati tubAAathoona
Then indeed you, on the Day of Resurrection, will be resurrected.
And certainly We made above you seven heavens; and never are We heedless of creation.
Walaqad khalaqna fawqakum sabAAa taraiqa wama kunna AAani alkhalqi ghafileena
And We have created above you seven layered heavens, and never have We been of [Our] creation unaware.
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.
Waanzalna mina alssamai maan biqadarin faaskannahu fee alardi wainna AAala thahabin bihi laqadiroona
And We have sent down rain from the sky in a measured amount and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are Able to take it away.
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;
Faanshana lakum bihi jannatin min nakheelin waaAAnabin lakum feeha fawakihu katheeratun waminha takuloona
And We brought forth for you thereby gardens of palm trees and grapevines in which for you are abundant fruits and from which you eat.
And a tree that grows out of Mount Sinai which produces oil and a condiment for those who eat.
Washajaratan takhruju min toori saynaa tanbutu bialdduhni wasibghin lilakileena
And [We brought forth] a tree issuing from Mount Sinai which produces oil and food for those who eat.
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,
Wainna lakum fee alanAAami laAAibratan nusqeekum mimma fee butooniha walakum feeha manafiAAu katheeratun waminha takuloona
And indeed, for you in livestock is a lesson. We give you drink from that which is in their bellies, and for you in them are numerous benefits, and from them you eat.
And on them and on the ships you are borne.
WaAAalayha waAAala alfulki tuhmaloona
And upon them and on ships you are carried.
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)?
Walaqad arsalna noohan ila qawmihi faqala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona
And We had certainly sent Noah to his people, and he said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"
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:
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
But the eminent among those who disbelieved from his people said, "This is not but a man like yourselves who wishes to take precedence over you; and if Allah had willed [to send a messenger], He would have sent down angels. We have not heard of this among our forefathers.
He is only a madman, so bear with him for a time.
In huwa illa rajulun bihi jinnatun fatarabbasoo bihi hatta heenin
He is not but a man possessed with madness, so wait concerning him for a time."
He said: O my Lord! help me against their calling me a liar.
Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni
[Noah] said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."
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.
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
So We inspired to him, "Construct the ship under Our observation, and Our inspiration, and when Our command comes and the oven overflows, put into the ship from each [creature] two mates and your family, except those for whom the decree [of destruction] has proceeded. And do not address Me concerning those who have wronged; indeed, they are to be drowned.
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:
Faitha istawayta anta waman maAAaka AAala alfulki faquli alhamdu lillahi allathee najjana mina alqawmi alththalimeena
And when you have boarded the ship, you and those with you, then say, 'Praise to Allah who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.'
And say: O my Lord! cause me to disembark a blessed alighting, and Thou art the best to cause to alight.
Waqul rabbi anzilnee munzalan mubarakan waanta khayru almunzileena
And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].' "
Most surely there are signs in this, and most surely We are ever trying (men).
Inna fee thalika laayatin wain kunna lamubtaleena
Indeed in that are signs, and indeed, We are ever testing [Our servants].
Then We raised up after them another generation.
Thumma anshana min baAAdihim qarnan akhareena
Then We produced after them a generation of others.
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)?
Faarsalna feehim rasoolan minhum ani oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves, [saying], "Worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"
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.
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
And the eminent among his people who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter while We had given them luxury in the worldly life said, "This is not but a man like yourselves. He eats of that from which you eat and drinks of what you drink.
And if you obey a mortal like yourselves, then most surely you will be losers:
Walain ataAAtum basharan mithlakum innakum ithan lakhasiroona
And if you should obey a man like yourselves, indeed, you would then be losers.
What! does he threaten you that when you are dead and become dust and bones that you shall then be brought forth?
AyaAAidukum annakum itha mittum wakuntum turaban waAAithaman annakum mukhrajoona
Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones that you will be brought forth [once more]?
Far, far is that which you are threatened with.
Hayhata hayhata lima tooAAadoona
How far, how far, is that which you are promised.
There is naught but our life in this world; we die and we live and we shall not be raised again.
In hiya illa hayatuna alddunya namootu wanahya wama nahnu bimabAAootheena
Life is not but our worldly life - we die and live, but we will not be resurrected.
He is naught but a man who has forged a lie against Allah, and we are not going to believe in him.
In huwa illa rajulun iftara AAala Allahi kathiban wama nahnu lahu bimumineena
He is not but a man who has invented a lie about Allah, and we will not believe him."
He said: O my Lord! help me against their calling me a liar.
Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni
He said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."
He said: In a little while they will most certainly be repenting.
Qala AAamma qaleelin layusbihunna nadimeena
[Allah] said, "After a little, they will surely become regretful."
So the punishment overtook them in justice, and We made them as rubbish; so away with the unjust people.
Faakhathathumu alssayhatu bialhaqqi fajaAAalnahum ghuthaan fabuAAdan lilqawmi alththalimeena
So the shriek seized them in truth, and We made them as [plant] stubble. Then away with the wrongdoing people.
Then We raised after them other generations.
Thumma anshana min baAAdihim quroonan akhareena
Then We produced after them other generations.
No people can hasten on their doom nor can they postpone (it).
Ma tasbiqu min ommatin ajalaha wama yastakhiroona
No nation will precede its time [of termination], nor will they remain [thereafter].
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!
Thumma arsalna rusulana tatra kulla ma jaa ommatan rasooluha kaththaboohu faatbaAAna baAAdahum baAAdan wajaAAalnahum ahadeetha fabuAAdan liqawmin la yuminoona
Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time there came to a nation its messenger, they denied him, so We made them follow one another [to destruction], and We made them narrations. So away with a people who do not believe.
Then We sent Musa and his brother Haroun, with Our communications and a clear authority,
Thumma arsalna moosa waakhahu haroona biayatina wasultanin mubeenin
Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our signs and a clear authority
To Firon and his chiefs, but they behaved haughtily and they were an insolent people.
Ila firAAawna wamalaihi faistakbaroo wakanoo qawman AAaleena
To Pharaoh and his establishment, but they were arrogant and were a haughty people.
And they said: What! shall we believe in two mortals like ourselves while their people serve us?
Faqaloo anuminu libasharayni mithlina waqawmuhuma lana AAabidoona
They said, "Should we believe two men like ourselves while their people are for us in servitude?"
So they rejected them and became of those who were destroyed.
Fakaththaboohuma fakanoo mina almuhlakeena
So they denied them and were of those destroyed.
And certainly We gave Musa the Book that they may follow a right direction.
Walaqad atayna moosa alkitaba laAAallahum yahtadoona
And We certainly gave Moses the Scripture that perhaps they would be guided.
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.
WajaAAalna ibna maryama waommahu ayatan waawaynahuma ila rabwatin thati qararin wamaAAeenin
And We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign and sheltered them within a high ground having level [areas] and flowing water.
O apostles! eat of the good things and do good; surely I know what you do.
Ya ayyuha alrrusulu kuloo mina alttayyibati waiAAmaloo salihan innee bima taAAmaloona AAaleemun
[Allah said], "O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed, I, of what you do, am Knowing.
And surely this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, therefore be careful (of your duty) to Me.
Wainna hathihi ommatukum ommatan wahidatan waana rabbukum faittaqooni
And indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear Me."
But they cut off their religion among themselves into sects, each part rejoicing in that which is with them.
FataqattaAAoo amrahum baynahum zuburan kullu hizbin bima ladayhim farihoona
But the people divided their religion among them into sects - each faction, in what it has, rejoicing.
Therefore leave them in their overwhelming ignorance till
Fatharhum fee ghamratihim hatta heenin
So leave them in their confusion for a time.
Do they think that by what We aid them with of wealth and children,
Ayahsaboona annama numidduhum bihi min malin wabaneena
Do they think that what We extend to them of wealth and children
We are hastening to them of good things? Nay, they do not perceive.
NusariAAu lahum fee alkhayrati bal la yashAAuroona
Is [because] We hasten for them good things? Rather, they do not perceive.
Surely they who from fear of their Lord are cautious,
Inna allatheena hum min khashyati rabbihim mushfiqoona
Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their Lord
And those who believe in the communications of their Lord,
Waallatheena hum biayati rabbihim yuminoona
And they who believe in the signs of their Lord
And those who do not associate (aught) with their Lord,
Waallatheena hum birabbihim la yushrikoona
And they who do not associate anything with their Lord
And those who give what they give (in alms) while their hearts are full of fear that to their Lord they must return,
Waallatheena yutoona ma ataw waquloobuhum wajilatun annahum ila rabbihim rajiAAoona
And they who give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they will be returning to their Lord -
These hasten to good things and they are foremost in (attaining) them.
Olaika yusariAAoona fee alkhayrati wahum laha sabiqoona
It is those who hasten to good deeds, and they outstrip [others] therein.
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.
Wala nukallifu nafsan illa wusAAaha waladayna kitabun yantiqu bialhaqqi wahum la yuthlamoona
And We charge no soul except [with that within] its capacity, and with Us is a record which speaks with truth; and they will not be wronged.
Nay, their hearts are in overwhelming ignorance with respect to it and they have besides this other deeds which they do.
Bal quloobuhum fee ghamratin min hatha walahum aAAmalun min dooni thalika hum laha AAamiloona
But their hearts are covered with confusion over this, and they have [evil] deeds besides disbelief which they are doing,
Until when We overtake those who lead easy lives among them with punishment, lo! they cry for succor.
Hatta itha akhathna mutrafeehim bialAAathabi itha hum yajaroona
Until when We seize their affluent ones with punishment, at once they are crying [to Allah] for help.
Cry not for succor this day; surely you shall not be given help from Us.
La tajaroo alyawma innakum minna la tunsaroona
Do not cry out today. Indeed, by Us you will not be helped.
My communications were indeed recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels,
Qad kanat ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum AAala aAAqabikum tankisoona
My verses had already been recited to you, but you were turning back on your heels
In arrogance; talking nonsense about the Quran, and left him like one telling fables by night.
Mustakbireena bihi samiran tahjuroona
In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night, speaking evil.
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?
Afalam yaddabbaroo alqawla am jaahum ma lam yati abaahumu alawwaleena
Then have they not reflected over the Qur'an, or has there come to them that which had not come to their forefathers?
Or is it that they have not recognized their Apostle, so that they deny him?
Am lam yaAArifoo rasoolahum fahum lahu munkiroona
Or did they not know their Messenger, so they are toward him disacknowledging?
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.
Am yaqooloona bihi jinnatun bal jaahum bialhaqqi waaktharuhum lilhaqqi karihoona
Or do they say, "In him is madness?" Rather, he brought them the truth, but most of them, to the truth, are averse.
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.
Walawi ittabaAAa alhaqqu ahwaahum lafasadati alssamawatu waalardu waman feehinna bal ataynahum bithikrihim fahum AAan thikrihim muAAridoona
But if the Truth had followed their inclinations, the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them would have been ruined. Rather, We have brought them their message, but they, from their message, are turning away.
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.
Am tasaluhum kharjan fakharaju rabbika khayrun wahuwa khayru alrraziqeena
Or do you, [O Muhammad], ask them for payment? But the reward of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers.
And most surely you invite them to a right way.
Wainnaka latadAAoohum ila siratin mustaqeemin
And indeed, you invite them to a straight path.
And most surely those who do not believe in the hereafter are deviating from the way.
Wainna allatheena la yuminoona bialakhirati AAani alssirati lanakiboona
But indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deviating from the path.
And if We show mercy to them and remove the distress they have, they would persist in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.
Walaw rahimnahum wakashafna ma bihim min durrin lalajjoo fee tughyanihim yaAAmahoona
And even if We gave them mercy and removed what was upon them of affliction, they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.
And already We overtook them with chastisement, but they were not submissive to their Lord, nor do they humble themselves.
Walaqad akhathnahum bialAAathabi fama istakanoo lirabbihim wama yatadarraAAoona
And We had gripped them with suffering [as a warning], but they did not yield to their Lord, nor did they humbly supplicate, [and will continue thus]
Until when We open upon them a door of severe chastisement, lo! they are in despair at it.
Hatta itha fatahna AAalayhim baban tha AAathabin shadeedin itha hum feehi mublisoona
Until when We have opened before them a door of severe punishment, immediately they will be therein in despair.
And He it is Who made for you the ears and the eyes and the hearts; little is it that you give thanks.
Wahuwa allathee anshaa lakumu alssamAAa waalabsara waalafidata qaleelan ma tashkuroona
And it is He who produced for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful.
And He it is Who multiplied you in the earth, and to Him you shall be gathered.
Wahuwa allathee tharaakum fee alardi wailayhi tuhsharoona
And it is He who has multiplied you throughout the earth, and to Him you will be gathered.
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?
Wahuwa allathee yuhyee wayumeetu walahu ikhtilafu allayli waalnnahari afala taAAqiloona
And it is He who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of the night and the day. Then will you not reason?
Nay, they say the like of what the ancients said:
Bal qaloo mithla ma qala alawwaloona
Rather, they say like what the former peoples said.
They say: What! When we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we then be raised?
Qaloo aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona
They said, "When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
Certainly we are promised this, and (so were) our fathers aforetime; this is naught but stories of those of old.
Laqad wuAAidna nahnu waabaona hatha min qablu in hatha illa asateeru alawwaleena
We have been promised this, we and our forefathers, before; this is not but legends of the former peoples."
Say: Whose is the earth, and whoever is therein, if you know?
Qul limani alardu waman feeha in kuntum taAAlamoona
Say, [O Muhammad], "To whom belongs the earth and whoever is in it, if you should know?"
They will say: Allah's. Say: Will you not then mind?
Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tathakkaroona
They will say, "To Allah." Say, "Then will you not remember?"
Say: Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the mighty dominion?
Qul man rabbu alssamawati alssabAAi warabbu alAAarshi alAAatheemi
Say, "Who is Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne?"
They will say: (This is) Allah's. Say: Will you not then guard (against evil)?
Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tattaqoona
They will say, "[They belong] to Allah." Say, "Then will you not fear Him?"
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?
Qul man biyadihi malakootu kulli shayin wahuwa yujeeru wala yujaru AAalayhi in kuntum taAAlamoona
Say, "In whose hand is the realm of all things - and He protects while none can protect against Him - if you should know?"
They will say: (This is) Allah's. Say: From whence are you then deceived?
Sayaqooloona lillahi qul faanna tusharoona
They will say, "[All belongs] to Allah." Say, "Then how are you deluded?"
Nay! We have brought to them the truth, and most surely they are liars.
Bal ataynahum bialhaqqi wainnahum lakathiboona
Rather, We have brought them the truth, and indeed they are liars.
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!
Ma ittakhatha Allahu min waladin wama kana maAAahu min ilahin ithan lathahaba kullu ilahin bima khalaqa walaAAala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona
Allah has not taken any son, nor has there ever been with Him any deity. [If there had been], then each deity would have taken what it created, and some of them would have sought to overcome others. Exalted is Allah above what they describe [concerning Him].
The Knower of the unseen and the seen, so may He be exalted above what they associate (with Him).
AAalimi alghaybi waalshshahadati fataAAala AAamma yushrikoona
[He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, so high is He above what they associate [with Him].
Say: O my Lord! if Thou shouldst make me see what they are threatened with:
Qul rabbi imma turiyannee ma yooAAadoona
Say, [O Muhammad], "My Lord, if You should show me that which they are promised,
My Lord! then place me not with the unjust.
Rabbi fala tajAAalnee fee alqawmi alththalimeena
My Lord, then do not place me among the wrongdoing people."
And most surely We are well able to make you see what We threaten them with.
Wainna AAala an nuriyaka ma naAAiduhum laqadiroona
And indeed, We are able to show you what We have promised them.
Repel evil by what is best; We know best what they describe.
IdfaAA biallatee hiya ahsanu alssayyiata nahnu aAAlamu bima yasifoona
Repel, by [means of] what is best, [their] evil. We are most knowing of what they describe.
And say: O my Lord! I seek refuge in Thee from the evil suggestions of the Shaitans;
Waqul rabbi aAAoothu bika min hamazati alshshayateeni
And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils,
And I seek refuge in Thee! O my Lord! from their presence.
WaaAAoothu bika rabbi an yahdurooni
And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me."
Until when death overtakes one of them, he says: Send me back, my Lord, send me back;
Hatta itha jaa ahadahumu almawtu qala rabbi irjiAAooni
[For such is the state of the disbelievers], until, when death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back
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.
LaAAallee aAAmalu salihan feema taraktu kalla innaha kalimatun huwa qailuha wamin waraihim barzakhun ila yawmi yubAAathoona
That I might do righteousness in that which I left behind." No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.
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.
Faitha nufikha fee alssoori fala ansaba baynahum yawmaithin wala yatasaaloona
So when the Horn is blown, no relationship will there be among them that Day, nor will they ask about one another.
Then as for him whose good deeds are preponderant, these are the .
Faman thaqulat mawazeenuhu faolaika humu almuflihoona
And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the .
And as for him whose good deeds are light, these are they who shall have lost their souls, abiding in hell
Waman khaffat mawazeenuhu faolaika allatheena khasiroo anfusahum fee jahannama khalidoona
But those whose scales are light - those are the ones who have lost their souls, [being] in Hell, abiding eternally.
The fire shall scorch their faces, and they therein shall be in severe affliction.
Talfahu wujoohahumu alnnaru wahum feeha kalihoona
The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles.
Were not My communications recited to you? But you used to reject them.
Alam takun ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum biha tukaththiboona
[It will be said]. "Were not My verses recited to you and you used to deny them?"
They shall say: O our Lord! our adversity overcame us and we were an erring people:
Qaloo rabbana ghalabat AAalayna shiqwatuna wakunna qawman dalleena
They will say, "Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame us, and we were a people astray.
O our Lord! Take us out of it; then if we return (to evil) surely we shall be unjust.
Rabbana akhrijna minha fain AAudna fainna thalimoona
Our Lord, remove us from it, and if we were to return [to evil], we would indeed be wrongdoers."
He shall say: Go away into it and speak not to Me;
Qala ikhsaoo feeha wala tukallimooni
He will say, "Remain despised therein and do not speak to Me.
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.
Innahu kana fareequn min AAibadee yaqooloona rabbana amanna faighfir lana wairhamna waanta khayru alrrahimeena
Indeed, there was a party of My servants who said, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, and You are the best of the merciful.'
But you took them for a mockery until they made you forget My remembrance and you used to laugh at them.
Faittakhathtumoohum sikhriyyan hatta ansawkum thikree wakuntum minhum tadhakoona
But you took them in mockery to the point that they made you forget My remembrance, and you used to laugh at them.
Surely I have rewarded them this day because they were patient, that they are the achievers.
Innee jazaytuhumu alyawma bima sabaroo annahum humu alfaizoona
Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patient endurance - that they are the attainers [of success]."
He will say: How many years did you tarry in the earth?
Qala kam labithtum fee alardi AAadada sineena
[Allah] will say, "How long did you remain on earth in number of years?"
They will say: We tarried a day or part of a day, but ask those who keep account.
Qaloo labithna yawman aw baAAda yawmin faisali alAAaddeena
They will say, "We remained a day or part of a day; ask those who enumerate."
He will say: You did tarry but a little - - had you but known (it):
Qala in labithtum illa qaleelan law annakum kuntum taAAlamoona
He will say, "You stayed not but a little - if only you had known.
What! did you then think that We had created you in vain and that you shall not be returned to Us?
Afahasibtum annama khalaqnakum AAabathan waannakum ilayna la turjaAAoona
Then did you think that We created you uselessly and that to Us you would not be returned?"
So exalted be Allah, the True King; no god is there but He, the Lord of the honorable dominion.
FataAAala Allahu almaliku alhaqqu la ilaha illa huwa rabbu alAAarshi alkareemi
So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.
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 .
Waman yadAAu maAAa Allahi ilahan akhara la burhana lahu bihi fainnama hisabuhu AAinda rabbihi innahu la yuflihu alkafiroona
And whoever invokes besides Allah another deity for which he has no proof - then his account is only with his Lord. Indeed, the disbelievers will not succeed.
And say: O my Lord! forgive and have mercy, and Thou art the best of the Merciful ones.
Waqul rabbi ighfir wairham waanta khayru alrrahimeena
And, [O Muhammad], say, "My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful."