Chapter 38, 88 verses
Suad, I swear by the Quran, full of admonition.
Sad. Beim Qur'an, voll der Ermahnung!
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Sad. By the renowned Qur'an,
صٓ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ذِى ٱلذِّكْرِ
Nay! those who disbelieve are in self - exaltation and opposition.
Aber nein! Diejenigen, die ungläubig sind, befinden sich in (falschem) Stolz und in Widerstreit.
Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism.
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ
How many did We destroy before them of the generations, then they cried while the time of escaping had passed away.
Wie viele Geschlechter haben Wir vor ihnen vernichtet! Sie riefen, doch da war keine Zeit mehr zum Entrinnen.
How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the time for escape!
كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَبْلِهِم مِّن قَرْنٍ فَنَادَوا۟ وَّلَاتَ حِينَ مَنَاصٍ
And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves, and the disbelievers say: This is an enchanter, a liar.
Sie wundern sich darüber, daß zu ihnen ein Überbringer von Warnungen von ihnen gekommen ist. Die Ungläubigen sagen: "Dies ist ein verlogener Zauberer.
And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan.
وَعَجِبُوٓا۟ أَن جَآءَهُم مُّنذِرٌ مِّنْهُمْ وَقَالَ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ هَٰذَا سَٰحِرٌ كَذَّابٌ
What! makes he the gods a single Allah? A strange thing is this, to be sure!
Macht er denn die Götter zu einem einzigen Gott? Das ist fürwahr etwas sehr Verwunderliches."
Maketh he the gods One God ? Lo! that is an astounding thing.
أَجَعَلَ ٱلْءَالِهَةَ إِلَٰهًا وَٰحِدًا إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ عُجَابٌ
And the chief persons of them break forth, saying: Go and steadily adhere to your gods; this is most surely a thing sought after.
Und so ging die führende Schar unter ihnen fort: "Geht hin und haltet an euren Göttern beharrlich fest. Das ist fürwahr etwas, was (zu eurem Nachteil) gewollt wird.
The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed.
وَٱنطَلَقَ ٱلْمَلَأُ مِنْهُمْ أَنِ ٱمْشُوا۟ وَٱصْبِرُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ ءَالِهَتِكُمْ إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ يُرَادُ
We never heard of this in the former faith; this is nothing but a forgery:
Wir haben hiervon nicht in dem vorherigen Glaubensbekenntnis gehört; dies ist nur eine Erfindung.
We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention.
مَا سَمِعْنَا بِهَٰذَا فِى ٱلْمِلَّةِ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ إِنْ هَٰذَآ إِلَّا ٱخْتِلَٰقٌ
Has the reminder been revealed to him from among us? Nay! they are in doubt as to My reminder. Nay! they have not yet tasted My chastisement!
Soll die Ermahnung (ausgerechnet) auf ihn aus unserer Mitte herabgesandt worden sein?" Nein! Vielmehr sind sie über Meine Ermahnung im Zweifel. Nein! Vielmehr haben sie noch nicht Meine Strafe gekostet.
Hath the reminder been unto him (alone) among us ? Nay, but they are in doubt concerning My reminder; nay but they have not yet tasted My doom.
أَءُنزِلَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلذِّكْرُ مِنۢ بَيْنِنَا بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّ مِّن ذِكْرِى بَل لَّمَّا يَذُوقُوا۟ عَذَابِ
Or is it that they have the treasures of the mercy of your Lord, the Mighty, the great Giver?
Oder besitzen sie etwa die Schatzkammern der Barmherzigkeit deines Herrn, des Allmächtigen, des unablässig Schenkenden?
Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower ?
أَمْ عِندَهُمْ خَزَآئِنُ رَحْمَةِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْوَهَّابِ
Or is it that theirs is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend by any
Oder gehört (etwa) ihnen die Herrschaft der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist? So sollen sie doch an Seilen emporsteigen.
Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs ? Then let them ascend by ropes!
أَمْ لَهُم مُّلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا فَلْيَرْتَقُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَسْبَٰبِ
A host of deserters of the allies shall be here put to flight.
Manch eine Heerschar von den Gruppierungen wird da geschlagen stehen!
A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there.
جُندٌ مَّا هُنَالِكَ مَهْزُومٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَحْزَابِ
The people of Nuh and Ad, and Firon, the lord of spikes, rejected (apostles) before them.
Der Lüge bezichtigten (ihre Gesandten) schon vor ihnen das Volk Nuhs, die 'Ad und Fir'aun, der Besitzer der Pfähle,
The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted,
كَذَّبَتْ قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمُ نُوحٍ وَعَادٌ وَفِرْعَوْنُ ذُو ٱلْأَوْتَادِ
And Samood and the people of Lut and the dwellers of the thicket; these were the parties.
und die Tamud und das Volk Luts und die Bewohner des Dickichts; das sind die Gruppierungen.
And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions.
وَثَمُودُ وَقَوْمُ لُوطٍ وَأَصْحَٰبُ لْـَٔيْكَةِ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلْأَحْزَابُ
There was none of them but called the apostles liars, so just was My retribution.
Al]e ausnahmslos bezichtigten die Gesandten der Lüge, so wurde Meine Bestra fung unvermeidlich fällig.
Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified,
إِن كُلٌّ إِلَّا كَذَّبَ ٱلرُّسُلَ فَحَقَّ عِقَابِ
Nor do these await aught but a single cry, there being no delay in it.
Diese erwarten wohl nur einen einzigen Schrei, der keine Unterbrechung hat.
These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto.
وَمَا يَنظُرُ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً مَّا لَهَا مِن فَوَاقٍ
And they say: O our Lord! hasten on to us our portion before the day of reckoning.
Und sie sagen: "Unser Herr, gib uns schnell unser Buch noch vor dem Tag der Abrechnung."
They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate before the Day of Reckoning.
وَقَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا عَجِّل لَّنَا قِطَّنَا قَبْلَ يَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
Bear patiently what they say, and remember Our servant Dawood, the possessor of power; surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Ertrage standhaft, was sie sagen. Und gedenke Unseres Dieners Dawud, des Kraftvollen. Gewiß, er war immer wieder umkehrbereit.
Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
ٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا دَاوُۥدَ ذَا ٱلْأَيْدِ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Surely We made the mountains to sing the glory (of Allah) in unison with him at the evening and the sunrise,
Wir machten ja die Berge dienstbar, daß sie mit ihm zusammen abends und bei Sonnenaufgang (Allah) preisen,
Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise,
إِنَّا سَخَّرْنَا ٱلْجِبَالَ مَعَهُۥ يُسَبِّحْنَ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِشْرَاقِ
And the birds gathered together; all joined in singing with him.
und auch die (in Scharen) versammelten Vögel. Alle waren immer wieder zu ihm umkehrbereit.'
And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him.
وَٱلطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً كُلٌّ لَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
And We strengthened his kingdom and We gave him wisdom and a clear judgment.
Und Wir festigten seine Herrschaft und gaben ihm die Weisheit und die Entschiedenheit im Spruch.
We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.
وَشَدَدْنَا مُلْكَهُۥ وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَفَصْلَ ٱلْخِطَابِ
And has there come to you the story of the litigants, when they made an entry into the private chamber by ascending over the walls?
Ist zu dir die Kunde von den Widersachern gekommen? Als sie über die Mauern in die Andachtsräume einstiegen.
And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee ? How they climbed the wall into the royal chamber;
وَهَلْ أَتَىٰكَ نَبَؤُا۟ ٱلْخَصْمِ إِذْ تَسَوَّرُوا۟ ٱلْمِحْرَابَ
When they entered in upon Dawood and he was frightened at them, they said: Fear not; two litigants, of whom one has acted wrongfully towards the other, therefore decide between us with justice, and do not act unjustly, and guide us to the right way.
Als sie bei Dawud eintraten. Da erschrak er vor ihnen. Sie sagten: "Fürchte dich nicht. (Wir sind) zwei Widersacher, von denen der eine den anderen unterdrückt hat. So urteile zwischen uns der Wahrheit entsprechend, handle nicht ungerecht und führe uns zum rechten Weg.
How they burst in upon David, and he was afraid of them. They said: Be not afraid! (We are) two litigants, one of whom hath wronged the other, therefor judge aright between us; be not unjust; and show us the fair way.
إِذْ دَخَلُوا۟ عَلَىٰ دَاوُۥدَ فَفَزِعَ مِنْهُمْ قَالُوا۟ لَا تَخَفْ خَصْمَانِ بَغَىٰ بَعْضُنَا عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تُشْطِطْ وَٱهْدِنَآ إِلَىٰ سَوَآءِ ٱلصِّرَٰطِ
Surely this is my brother; he has ninety - nine ewes and I have a single ewe; but he said: Make it over to me, and he has prevailed against me in discourse.
Dieser da, mein Bruder, hat neunundneunzig weibliche Schafe, ich aber (nur) ein einziges Schaf. Dann sagte er: .Vertraue es mir an', und er überwand mich in der Rede."
Lo! this my brother hath ninety and nine ewes while I had one ewe; and he said: Entrust it to me, and he conquered me in speech.
إِنَّ هَٰذَآ أَخِى لَهُۥ تِسْعٌ وَتِسْعُونَ نَعْجَةً وَلِىَ نَعْجَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ فَقَالَ أَكْفِلْنِيهَا وَعَزَّنِى فِى ٱلْخِطَابِ
He said: Surely he has been unjust to you in demanding your ewe (to add) to his own ewes; and most surely most of the partners act wrongfully towards one another, save those who believe and do good, and very few are they; and Dawood was sure that We had tried him, so he sought the protection of his Lord and he fell down bowing and turned time after time (to Him).
Er sagte: "Er hat dir Unrecht getan, daß er dein Schaf zu seinen Schafen hinzu verlangte. Gewiß, viele von den Teilhabern begehen gegeneinander Übergriffe, außer denjenigen, die glauben und rechtschaffene Werke tun - und das sind nur wenige." Und Dawud verstand, daß Wir ihn nur der Versuchung ausgesetzt hatten. Da bat er seinen Herrn um Vergebung und fiel in Verbeugung nieder und wandte sich (Ihm) reuig zu.
(David) said: He hath wronged thee in demanding thine ewe in addition to his ewes, and lo! many partners oppress one another, save such as believe and do good works, and they are few. And David guessed that We had tried him, and he sought forgiveness of his Lord, and he bowed himself and fell down prostrate and repented.
قَالَ لَقَدْ ظَلَمَكَ بِسُؤَالِ نَعْجَتِكَ إِلَىٰ نِعَاجِهِۦ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ ٱلْخُلَطَآءِ لَيَبْغِى بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَقَلِيلٌ مَّا هُمْ وَ
Therefore We rectified for him this, and most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.
Und so vergaben Wir ihm dies. Für ihn wird es fürwahr (den Zutritt in) Unsere Nähe und eine schöne Heimstatt geben.
So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end.
فَغَفَرْنَا لَهُۥ ذَٰلِكَ وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
o Dawood! surely We have made you a ruler in the land; so judge between men with justice and do not follow desire, lest it should lead you astray from the path of Allah; (as for) those who go astray from the path of Allah, they shall surely have a severe punishment because they forgot the day of reckoning.
O Dawud, Wir haben dich zu einem Statthalter auf der Erde gemacht. So richte zwischen den Menschen der Wahrheit entsprechend und folge nicht der Neigung, auf daß sie dich nicht von Allahs Weg abirren läßt, denn für diejenigen, die von Allahs Weg abirren, wird es strenge Strafe dafür geben, daß sie den Tag der Abrechnung vergessen haben.
(And it was said unto him): O David! Lo! We have set thee as a viceroy in the earth; therefor judge aright between mankind, and follow not desire that it beguile thee from the way of Allah. Lo! those who wander from the way of Allah have an awful doom, forasmuch as they forgot the Day of Reckoning.
يَٰدَاوُۥدُ إِنَّا جَعَلْنَٰكَ خَلِيفَةً فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تَتَّبِعِ ٱلْهَوَىٰ فَيُضِلَّكَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَضِلُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَ
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and what is between them in vain; that is the opinion of those who disbelieve then woe to those who disbelieve on account of the fire.
Und Wir haben den Himmel und die Erde und das, was dazwischen ist, nicht umsonst erschaffen. Das ist die Meinung derjenigen, die ungläubig sind. Doch wehe denjenigen, die ungläubig sind, vor dem (Höllen)feuer!
And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve. And woe unto those who disbelieve, from the Fire!
وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا بَٰطِلًا ذَٰلِكَ ظَنُّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فَوَيْلٌ لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلنَّارِ
Shall We treat those who believe and do good like the mischief - makers in the earth? Or shall We make those who guard (against evil) like the wicked?
Oder sollen Wir etwa diejenigen, die glauben und rechtschaffene Werke tun, den Unheilstiftern auf der Erde gleichstellen oder die Gottesfürchtigen den Lasterhaften?
Shall We treat those who believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the earth; or shall We treat the pious as the wicked ?
أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ كَٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ كَٱلْفُجَّارِ
(It is) a Book We have revealed to you abounding in good that they may ponder over its verses, and that those endowed with understanding may be mindful.
(Dies ist) ein gesegnetes Buch, das Wir zu dir hinabgesandt haben, damit sie über seine Zeichen nachsinnen und damit diejenigen bedenken, die Verstand besitzen.
(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect.
كِتَٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَٰرَكٌ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
And We gave to Dawood Sulaiman, most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Und Wir schenkten Dawud Sulaiman. Welch ein trefflicher Diener! Er war immer wieder umkehrbereit.
And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
وَوَهَبْنَا لِدَاوُۥدَ سُلَيْمَٰنَ نِعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
When there were brought to him in the evening (horses) still when standing, swift when running - -
Als ihm am Abend die edlen, schnellen Pferde vorgeführt wurden,
When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers
إِذْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ ٱلصَّٰفِنَٰتُ ٱلْجِيَادُ
Then he said: Surely I preferred the good things to the remembrance of my Lord - - until the sun set and time for Asr prayer was over, (he said):
da sagte er: "Ich habe mich der Liebe der (irdischen) Güter hingegeben und es darüber unterlassen, meines Herrn zu gedenken, bis sie sich hinter dem Vorhang verbarg.
And he said: Lo! I have preferred the good things (of the world) to the remembrance of my Lord; till they were taken out of sight behind the curtain.
فَقَالَ إِنِّىٓ أَحْبَبْتُ حُبَّ ٱلْخَيْرِ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّى حَتَّىٰ تَوَارَتْ بِٱلْحِجَابِ
Bring them back to me; so he began to slash (their) legs and necks.
Bringt sie mir wieder her." Da begann er, ihnen die Beine und den Hals zu zerhauen.
(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks.
رُدُّوهَا عَلَىَّ فَطَفِقَ مَسْحًۢا بِٱلسُّوقِ وَٱلْأَعْنَاقِ
And certainly We tried Sulaiman, and We put on his throne a (mere) body, so he turned (to Allah).
Und Wir setzten ja Sulaiman der Versuchung aus und setzten eine Gestalt auf seinen Thron. Hierauf wandte er sich (Allah) reuig zu.
And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent.
وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا سُلَيْمَٰنَ وَأَلْقَيْنَا عَلَىٰ كُرْسِيِّهِۦ جَسَدًا ثُمَّ أَنَابَ
He said: My Lord! do Thou forgive me and grant me a kingdom which is not fit for (being inherited by) anyone after me;
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, vergib mir und schenke mir eine Königsherrschaft, die niemandem nach mir geziemt. Gewiß, Du bist ja der unablässig Schenkende."
He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower.
قَالَ رَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَهَبْ لِى مُلْكًا لَّا يَنۢبَغِى لِأَحَدٍ مِّنۢ بَعْدِىٓ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْوَهَّابُ
Then We made the wind subservient to him; it made his command to run gently wherever he desired,
Da machten Wir ihm den Wind dienstbar, daß er nach seinem Befehl sanft wehte, wohin er es für treffend hielt;
So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended.
فَسَخَّرْنَا لَهُ ٱلرِّيحَ تَجْرِى بِأَمْرِهِۦ رُخَآءً حَيْثُ أَصَابَ
And the shaitans, every builder and diver,
und auch die Satane, jeden Bauarbeiter und Taucher,
And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient),
وَٱلشَّيَٰطِينَ كُلَّ بَنَّآءٍ وَغَوَّاصٍ
And others fettered in chains.
und andere, in Ketten zusammengebunden.
And others linked together in chains,
وَءَاخَرِينَ مُقَرَّنِينَ فِى ٱلْأَصْفَادِ
This is Our free gift, therefore give freely or withhold, without reckoning.
Das ist Unsere Gabe. So erweise Wohltaten oder sei zurückhaltend, (und dies,) ohne zu rechnen.
(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning.
هَٰذَا عَطَآؤُنَا فَٱمْنُنْ أَوْ أَمْسِكْ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ
And most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.
Für ihn wird es fürwahr (den Zutritt in) Unsere Nähe und eine schöne Heimstatt geben.
And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end.
وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
And remember Our servant Ayyub, when he called upon his Lord: The Shaitan has afflicted me with toil and torment.
Und gedenke Unseres Dieners Ayyub. Als er zu seinem Herrn rief: "Mich hat der Satan mit Mühsal und Pein heimgesucht."
And make mention (O Muhammad) of Our bondman Job, when he cried unto his Lord (saying): Lo! the devil doth afflict me with distress and torment.
وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَآ أَيُّوبَ إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ بِنُصْبٍ وَعَذَابٍ
Urge with your foot; here is a cool washing - place and a drink.
- "Tritt kräftig mit deinem Fuß auf; da ist kühles Wasser zum Waschen und zum Trinken."
(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink.
ٱرْكُضْ بِرِجْلِكَ هَٰذَا مُغْتَسَلٌۢ بَارِدٌ وَشَرَابٌ
And We gave him his family and the like of them with them, as a mercy from Us, and as a reminder to those possessed of understanding.
Und Wir schenkten ihm seine Angehörigen (wieder) und noch einmal die gleiche Zahl dazu, aus Barmherzigkeit von Uns und als Ermahnung für diejenigen, die Ver stand besitzen.
And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men of understanding.
وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُۥٓ أَهْلَهُۥ وَمِثْلَهُم مَّعَهُمْ رَحْمَةً مِّنَّا وَذِكْرَىٰ لِأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
And take in your hand a green branch and beat her with It and do not break your oath; surely We found him patient; most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Und: "Nimm in deine Hand ein Bündel (dünner Zweige) und schlag damit zu und sei nicht eidbrüchig." Gewiß, Wir fanden ihn standhaft. Welch ein trefflicher Diener! Er war immer wieder umkehrbereit.
And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord).
وَخُذْ بِيَدِكَ ضِغْثًا فَٱضْرِب بِّهِۦ وَلَا تَحْنَثْ إِنَّا وَجَدْنَٰهُ صَابِرًا نِّعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
And remember Our servants Ibrahim and Ishaq and Yaqoub, men of power and insight.
Und gedenke Unserer Diener Ibrahim, Ishaq und Ya'qub, die Kraft und Einsicht besaßen.
And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision.
وَٱذْكُرْ عِبَٰدَنَآ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَإِسْحَٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَيْدِى وَٱلْأَبْصَٰرِ
Surely We purified them by a pure quality, the keeping in mind of the (final) abode.
Wir erlasen sie durch eine besondere Eigenschaft aus, mit dem Gedenken an die (jenseitige) Wohnstätte.
Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter).
إِنَّآ أَخْلَصْنَٰهُم بِخَالِصَةٍ ذِكْرَى ٱلدَّارِ
And most surely they were with Us, of the elect, the best.
Sie gehören bei Uns wahrlich zu den Auserwählten und Besten.
Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent.
وَإِنَّهُمْ عِندَنَا لَمِنَ ٱلْمُصْطَفَيْنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ
And remember Ismail and Al - Yasha and Zulkifl; and they were all of the best.
Und gedenke Isma'ils, Alyasa's und Du '1-Kifls. Alle gehören zu den Besten.
And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l - Kifl. All are of the chosen.
وَٱذْكُرْ إِسْمَٰعِيلَ وَٱلْيَسَعَ وَذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ وَكُلٌّ مِّنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ
This is a reminder; and most surely there is an excellent resort for those who guard (against evil),
Dies ist eine Ermahnung. Und für die Gottesfürchtigen wird es wahrlich eine schöne Heimstatt geben,
This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey's end,
هَٰذَا ذِكْرٌ وَإِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ لَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
The gardens of perpetuity, the doors are opened for them.
die Gärten Edens, deren Tore ihnen geöffnet stehen,
Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them,
جَنَّٰتِ عَدْنٍ مُّفَتَّحَةً لَّهُمُ ٱلْأَبْوَٰبُ
Reclining therein, calling therein for many fruits and drink.
worin sie sich lehnen und worin sie nach vielen Früchten und nach Getränk rufen.
Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein.
مُتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا يَدْعُونَ فِيهَا بِفَٰكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ وَشَرَابٍ
And with them shall be those restraining their eyes, equals in age.
Und bei ihnen sind gleichaltrige (weibliche Wesen), die ihre Blicke zurückhalten.
And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.
وَعِندَهُمْ قَٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ
This is what you are promised for the day of reckoning.
Das ist, was euch für den Tag der Abrechnung versprochen wird.
This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning.
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِيَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
Most surely this is Our sustenance; it shall never come to an end;
Das ist fürwahr Unsere Versorgung; sie geht nicht zu Ende.
Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away.
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُۥ مِن نَّفَادٍ
This (shall be so); and most surely there is an evil resort for the inordinate ones;
Das ist (für die Gottesfürchtigen). Für diejenigen jedoch, die das Maß (an Frevel) überschreiten, wird es wahrlich eine schlechte Heimstatt geben,
This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey's end,
هَٰذَا وَإِنَّ لِلطَّٰغِينَ لَشَرَّ مَـَٔابٍ
Hell; they shall enter it, so evil is the resting - place.
die Hölle, der sie ausgesetzt sein werden - eine schlimme Lagerstatt!
Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting - place.
جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
This (shall be so); so let them taste it, boiling and intensely cold (drink).
Das ist - sie sollen es kosten - heißes Wasser und stinkender Eiter
Here is a boiling and an ice - cold draught, so let them taste it,
هَٰذَا فَلْيَذُوقُوهُ حَمِيمٌ وَغَسَّاقٌ
And other (punishment) of the same kind - - of various sorts.
und anderes dergleichen in verschiedenen Arten.
And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)!
وَءَاخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجٌ
This is an army plunging in without consideration along with you; no welcome for them, surely they shall enter fire.
- "Da ist eine Schar, die sich mit euch hineinstürzt." - "Sie sind nicht willkommen, denn sie werden dem (Höllen)feuer ausgesetzt sein."
Here is an army rushing blindly with you. (Those who are already in the Fire say): No word of welcome for them. Lo! they will roast at the Fire.
هَٰذَا فَوْجٌ مُّقْتَحِمٌ مَّعَكُمْ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِهِمْ إِنَّهُمْ صَالُوا۟ ٱلنَّارِ
They shall say: Nay! you - - no welcome to you: you did proffer it to us, so evil is the resting - place.
Sie sagen: "Nein! Vielmehr seid ihr es, die ihr nicht willkommen seid. Das habt ihr uns doch bereitet - ein schlimmer Aufenthalt!"
They say: Nay, but you (misleaders), for you there is no word of welcome. Ye prepared this for us (by your misleading). Now hapless is the plight.
قَالُوا۟ بَلْ أَنتُمْ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِكُمْ أَنتُمْ قَدَّمْتُمُوهُ لَنَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْقَرَارُ
They shall say: Our Lord! whoever prepared it first for us, add Thou to him a double chastisement in the fire.
Sie sagen: "Unser Herr, erhöhe demjenigen, der uns dies bereitet hat, das (Strafmaß) als mehrfache Strafe im (Höllen)feuer."
They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire!
قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا مَن قَدَّمَ لَنَا هَٰذَا فَزِدْهُ عَذَابًا ضِعْفًا فِى ٱلنَّارِ
And they shall say: What is the matter with us that we do not see men whom we used to count among the vicious?
Und sie sagen: "Wie kommt das, daß wir (gewisse) Männer nicht sehen, die wir zu den Bösewichten zählten?
And they say: What aileth us that we behold not men whom we were wont to count among the wicked ?
وَقَالُوا۟ مَا لَنَا لَا نَرَىٰ رِجَالًا كُنَّا نَعُدُّهُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَشْرَارِ
Was it that we (only) took them in scorn, or have our eyes (now) turned aside from them?
Haben wir sie (etwa zu Unrecht) zum Gegenstand des Spottes genommen? Oder haben die Blicke sie verfehlt?"
Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing - stock, or have our eyes missed them ?
أَتَّخَذْنَٰهُمْ سِخْرِيًّا أَمْ زَاغَتْ عَنْهُمُ ٱلْأَبْصَٰرُ
That most surely is the truth: the contending one with another of the inmates of the fire.
Das ist tatsächlich wahr: (so ist) der Streit der Bewohner des (Höllen)feuers miteinander.
Lo! that is very truth: the wrangling of the dwellers in the Fire.
إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَحَقٌّ تَخَاصُمُ أَهْلِ ٱلنَّارِ
Say: I am only a warner, and there is no god but Allah, the One, the Subduer (of all):
Sag: Ich bin nur ein Überbringer von Warnungen, und keinen Gott gibt es außer Allah, dem Einen, dem Allbezwinger,
Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I am only a warner, and there is no God save Allah, the One, the Absolute,
قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ مُنذِرٌ وَمَا مِنْ إِلَٰهٍ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ٱلْوَٰحِدُ ٱلْقَهَّارُ
The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, the Mighty, the most Forgiving.
dem Herrn der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, dem Allmächtigen und Allvergebenden.
Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the Mighty, the Pardoning.
رَبُّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْغَفَّٰرُ
Say: It is a message of importance,
Sag: Es ist eine gewaltige Kunde,
Say: It is tremendous tidings
قُلْ هُوَ نَبَؤٌا۟ عَظِيمٌ
(And) you are turning aside from it:
von der ihr euch abwendet.
Whence ye turn away!
أَنتُمْ عَنْهُ مُعْرِضُونَ
I had no knowledge of the exalted chiefs when they contended:
Ich hatte kein Wissen über die höchste führende Schar', als sie miteinander stritten.
I had no knowledge of the Highest Chiefs when they disputed;
مَا كَانَ لِىَ مِنْ عِلْمٍۭ بِٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰٓ إِذْ يَخْتَصِمُونَ
Naught is revealed to me save that I am a plain warner.
Mir wird ja (als Offenbarung) eingegeben, daß ich nur ein deutlicher Warner bin.
It is revealed unto me only that I may be a plain warner.
إِن يُوحَىٰٓ إِلَىَّ إِلَّآ أَنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ نَذِيرٌ مُّبِينٌ
When your Lord said to the angels; Surely I am going to create a mortal from dust:
Als dein Herr zu den Engeln sagte: "Ich werde ein menschliches Wesen aus Lehm erschaffen.
When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire,
إِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ إِنِّى خَٰلِقٌۢ بَشَرًا مِّن طِينٍ
So when I have made him complete and breathed into him of My spirit, then fall down making obeisance to him.
Wenn Ich es zurechtgeformt und ihm von Meinem Geist eingehaucht habe, dann fallt und werft euch vor ihm nieder."
And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate,
فَإِذَا سَوَّيْتُهُۥ وَنَفَخْتُ فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِى فَقَعُوا۟ لَهُۥ سَٰجِدِينَ
And the angels did obeisance, all of them,
Da warfen sich die Engel alle zusammen nieder,
The angels fell down prostrate, every one,
فَسَجَدَ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ كُلُّهُمْ أَجْمَعُونَ
But not Iblis: he was proud and he was one of the unbelievers.
außer Iblis; er verhielt sich hochmütig und gehörte zu den Ungläubigen.
Saving Iblis; he was scornful and became one of the disbelievers.
إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ ٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
He said: O Iblis! what prevented you that you should do obeisance to him whom I created with My two hands? Are you proud or are you of the exalted ones?
Er sagte: "O Iblis, was hat dich davon abgehalten, dich vor dem niederzuwerfen, was Ich mit Meinen Händen erschaffen habe? Verhältst du dich hochmütig, oder gehörst du etwa zu den Überheblichen?"
He said: O Iblis! What hindereth thee from falling prostrate before that which I have created with both My hands ? Art thou too proud or art thou of the high exalted ?
قَالَ يَٰٓإِبْلِيسُ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَن تَسْجُدَ لِمَا خَلَقْتُ بِيَدَىَّ أَسْتَكْبَرْتَ أَمْ كُنتَ مِنَ ٱلْعَالِينَ
He said: I am better than he; Thou hast created me of fire, and him Thou didst create of dust.
Er sagte: "Ich bin besser als er. Mich hast Du aus Feuer erschaffen, wohingegen Du ihn aus Lehm erschaffen hast."
He said: I am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay.
قَالَ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ خَلَقْتَنِى مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن طِينٍ
He said: Then get out of it, for surely you are driven away:
Er sagte: "Dann geh aus ihm hinaus, denn du bist der Steinigung würdig,
He said: Go forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast,
قَالَ فَٱخْرُجْ مِنْهَا فَإِنَّكَ رَجِيمٌ
And surely My curse is on you to the day of judgment.
und gewiß, auf dir liegt Mein Fluch bis zum Tag des Gerichts."
And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment.
وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكَ لَعْنَتِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
He said: My Lord! then respite me to the day that they are raised.
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, gewähre mir Aufschub bis zu dem Tag, da sie auferweckt werden."
He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.
قَالَ رَبِّ فَأَنظِرْنِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَ
He said: Surely you are of the respited ones,
Er sagte: "Gewiß, du gehörst zu denjenigen, denen Aufschub gewährt wird,
He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved
قَالَ فَإِنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُنظَرِينَ
Till the period of the time made known.
bis zum Tag der (wohl)bekannten Zeit."
Until the day of the time appointed.
إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْوَقْتِ ٱلْمَعْلُومِ
He said: Then by Thy Might I will surely make them live an evil life, all,
Er sagte: "Nun, bei Deiner Macht, ich werde sie allesamt ganz gewiß in Verirrung fallen lassen,
He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one,
قَالَ فَبِعِزَّتِكَ لَأُغْوِيَنَّهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
Except Thy servants from among them, the purified ones.
außer Deinen Dienern, den auserlesenen unter ihnen."
Save Thy single - minded slaves among them.
إِلَّا عِبَادَكَ مِنْهُمُ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
He said: The truth then is and the truth do I speak:
Er sagte: "Es ist die Wahrheit - und Ich sage ja die Wahrheit;
He said: The Truth is, and the Truth I speak,
قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ
That I will most certainly fill hell with you and with those among them who follow you, all.
Ich werde die Hölle ganz gewiß mit dir und mit all denjenigen von ihnen füllen, die dir folgen."
That I shall fill hell with thee and with such of them as follow thee, together.
لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنكَ وَمِمَّن تَبِعَكَ مِنْهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
Say: I do not ask you for any reward for it; nor am I of those who affect:
Sag: Ich verlange von euch keinen Lohn dafür. Und ich gehöre nicht zu denjenigen, die Unzumutbares auferlegen.
Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for this, and I am no simulating.
قُلْ مَآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ مِنْ أَجْرٍ وَمَآ أَنَا۠ مِنَ ٱلْمُتَكَلِّفِينَ
It is nothing but a reminder to the nations;
Es ist nur eine Ermahnung für die Weltenbewohner.
Lo! it is naught else than a reminder for all peoples
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ
And most certainly you will come to know about it after a time.
Und ihr werdet die Kunde darüber ganz bestimmt nach einer gewissen Zeit erfahren.
And ye will come in time to know the truth thereof.
وَلَتَعْلَمُنَّ نَبَأَهُۥ بَعْدَ حِينٍۭ