The Beneficent Allah,
Alrrahmanu
The Most Merciful
Chapter 55, 78 verses
The Beneficent Allah,
Alrrahmanu
The Most Merciful
Taught the Quran.
AAallama alqurana
Taught the Qur'an,
He created man,
Khalaqa alinsana
Created man,
Taught him the mode of expression.
AAallamahu albayana
[And] taught him eloquence.
The sun and the moon follow a reckoning.
Alshshamsu waalqamaru bihusbanin
The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation,
And the herbs and the trees do prostrate (to Him).
Waalnnajmu waalshshajaru yasjudani
And the stars and trees prostrate.
And the heaven, He raised it high, and He made the balance
Waalssamaa rafaAAaha wawadaAAa almeezana
And the heaven He raised and imposed the balance
That you may not be inordinate in respect of the measure.
Alla tatghaw fee almeezani
That you not transgress within the balance.
And keep up the balance with equity and do not make the measure deficient.
Waaqeemoo alwazna bialqisti wala tukhsiroo almeezana
And establish weight in justice and do not make deficient the balance.
And the earth, He has set it for living creatures;
Waalarda wadaAAaha lilanami
And the earth He laid [out] for the creatures.
Therein is fruit and palms having sheathed clusters,
Feeha fakihatun waalnnakhlu thatu alakmami
Therein is fruit and palm trees having sheaths [of dates]
And the grain with (its) husk and fragrance.
Waalhabbu thoo alAAasfi waalrrayhani
And grain having husks and scented plants.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
He created man from dry clay like earthen vessels,
Khalaqa alinsana min salsalin kaalfakhkhari
He created man from clay like [that of] pottery.
And He created the jinn of a flame of fire.
Wakhalaqa aljanna min marijin min narin
And He created the jinn from a smokeless flame of fire.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Lord of the East and Lord of the West.
Rabbu almashriqayni warabbu almaghribayni
[He is] Lord of the two sunrises and Lord of the two sunsets.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
He has made the two seas to flow freely (so that) they meet together:
Maraja albahrayni yaltaqiyani
He released the two seas, meeting [side by side];
Between them is a barrier which they cannot pass.
Baynahuma barzakhun la yabghiyani
Between them is a barrier [so] neither of them transgresses.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
There come forth from them pearls, both large and small.
Yakhruju minhuma alluluo waalmarjanu
From both of them emerge pearl and coral.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
And His are the ships reared aloft in the sea like mountains.
Walahu aljawari almunshaatu fee albahri kaalaAAlami
And to Him belong the ships [with sails] elevated in the sea like mountains.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Everyone on it must pass away.
Kullu man AAalayha fanin
Everyone upon the earth will perish,
And there will endure for ever the person of your Lord, the Lord of glory and honor.
Wayabqa wajhu rabbika thoo aljalali waalikrami
And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
All those who are in the heavens and the earth ask of Him; every moment He is in a state (of glory).
Yasaluhu man fee alssamawati waalardi kulla yawmin huwa fee shanin
Whoever is within the heavens and earth asks Him; every day He is bringing about a matter.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Soon will We apply Ourselves to you, O you two armies.
Sanafrughu lakum ayyuha alththaqalani
We will attend to you, O prominent beings.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
O assembly of the jinn and the men! If you are able to pass through the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass through; you cannot pass through but with authority.
Ya maAAshara aljinni waalinsi ini istataAAtum an tanfuthoo min aqtari alssamawati waalardi faonfuthoo la tanfuthoona illa bisultanin
O company of jinn and mankind, if you are able to pass beyond the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass. You will not pass except by authority [from Allah].
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
The flames of fire and smoke will be sent on you two, then you will not be able to defend yourselves.
Yursalu AAalaykuma shuwathun min narin wanuhasun fala tantasirani
There will be sent upon you a flame of fire and smoke, and you will not defend yourselves.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
And when the heaven is rent asunder, and then becomes red like red hide.
Faitha inshaqqati alssamao fakanat wardatan kaalddihani
And when the heaven is split open and becomes rose - colored like oil -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
So on that day neither man nor jinni shall be asked about his sin.
Fayawmaithin la yusalu AAan thanbihi insun wala jannun
Then on that Day none will be asked about his sin among men or jinn.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
The guilty shall be recognized by their marks, so they shall be seized by the forelocks and the feet.
YuAArafu almujrimoona biseemahum fayukhathu bialnnawasee waalaqdami
The criminals will be known by their marks, and they will be seized by the forelocks and the feet.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
This is the hell which the guilty called a lie.
Hathihi jahannamu allatee yukaththibu biha almujrimoona
This is Hell, which the criminals deny.
Round about shall they go between it and hot, boiling water.
Yatoofoona baynaha wabayna hameemin anin
They will go around between it and scalding water, heated [to the utmost degree].
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
And for him who fears to stand before his Lord are two gardens.
Waliman khafa maqama rabbihi jannatani
But for he who has feared the position of his Lord are two gardens -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
Having in them various kinds.
Thawata afnanin
Having [spreading] branches.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
In both of them are two fountains flowing.
Feehima AAaynani tajriyani
In both of them are two springs, flowing.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
In both of them are two pairs of every fruit.
Feehima min kulli fakihatin zawjani
In both of them are of every fruit, two kinds.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Reclining on beds, the inner coverings of which are of silk brocade; and the fruits of the two gardens shall be within reach.
Muttakieena AAala furushin batainuha min istabraqin wajana aljannatayni danin
[They are] reclining on beds whose linings are of silk brocade, and the fruit of the two gardens is hanging low.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
In them shall be those who restrained their eyes; before them neither man nor jinni shall have touched them.
Feehinna qasiratu alttarfi lam yatmithhunna insun qablahum wala jannun
In them are women limiting [their] glances, untouched before them by man or jinni -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
As though they were rubies and pearls.
Kaannahunna alyaqootu waalmarjanu
As if they were rubies and coral.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Is the reward of goodness aught but goodness?
Hal jazao alihsani illa alihsanu
Is the reward for good [anything] but good?
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
And besides these two are two (other) gardens:
Wamin doonihima jannatani
And below them both [in excellence] are two [other] gardens -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
Both inclining to blackness.
Mudhammatani
Dark green [in color].
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
In both of them are two springs gushing forth.
Feehima AAaynani naddakhatani
In both of them are two springs, spouting.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
In both are fruits and palms and pomegranates.
Feehima fakihatun wanakhlun warummanun
In both of them are fruit and palm trees and pomegranates.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
In them are goodly things, beautiful ones.
Feehinna khayratun hisanun
In them are good and beautiful women -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
Pure ones confined to the pavilions.
Hoorun maqsooratun fee alkhiyami
Fair ones reserved in pavilions -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
Man has not touched them before them nor jinni.
Lam yatmithhunna insun qablahum wala jannun
Untouched before them by man or jinni -
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets.
Muttakieena AAala rafrafin khudrin waAAabqariyyin hisanin
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful fine carpets.
Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?
Fabiayyi alai rabbikuma tukaththibani
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Blessed be the name of your Lord, the Lord of Glory and Honor!
Tabaraka ismu rabbika thee aljalali waalikrami
Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.