Chapter 30, 60 verses
Alif Lam Mim.
Alif-Lam-Mim.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].
The Romans are vanquished,
Die Römer sind besiegt worden
The Romans have been defeated.
In a near land, and they, after being vanquished, shall overcome,
im nächstliegenden Land. Aber sie werden nach ihrer Niederlage (selbst) siegen,
In the nearest land (Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Palestine), and they, after their defeat, will be victorious.
Within a few years. Allah's is the command before and after; and on that day the believers shall rejoice,
in einigen Jahren. Allah gehört der Befehl vorher und nachher. An jenem Tag werden die Gläubigen froh sein
Within three to nine years. The decision of the matter, before and after (these events) is only with Allah, (before the defeat of the Romans by the Persians, and after the defeat of the Persians by the Romans). And on that Day, the believers (i.e. Muslims) will rejoice (at the victory given by Allah to the Romans against the Persians) -
With the help of Allah; He helps whom He pleases; and He is the Mighty, the Merciful;
über Allahs Hilfe. Er hilft, wem Er will, und Er ist der Allmächtige und Barmherzige.
With the help of Allah. He helps whom He wills, and He is the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful.
(This is) Allah's promise! Allah will not fail His promise, but most people do not know.
Das (ist) Allahs Versprechen. Allah bricht Sein Versprechen nicht, aber die meisten Menschen wissen nicht.
(It is) a Promise of Allah (i.e. Allah will give victory to the Romans against the Persians), and Allah fails not in His Promise, but most of men know not.
They know the outward of this world's life, but of the hereafter they are absolutely heedless.
Sie kennen nur das Äußerliche vom diesseitigen Leben, während sie des Jenseits unachtsam sind.
They know only the outside appearance of the life of the world (i.e. the matters of their livelihood, like irrigating or sowing or reaping, etc.), and they are heedless of the Hereafter.
Do they not reflect within themselves: Allah did not create the heavens and the earth and what is between them two but with truth, and (for) an appointed term? And most surely most of the people are deniers of the meeting of their Lord.
Denken sie denn nicht in ihrem Inneren (darüber) nach? Allah hat die Himmel und die Erde und was dazwischen ist nur in Wahrheit und (auf) eine festgesetzte Frist erschaffen. Aber viele von den Menschen verleugnen fürwahr die Begegnung mit ihrem Herrn.
Do they not think deeply (in their ownselves) about themselves (how Allah created them from nothing, and similarly He will resurrect them)? Allah has created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, except with truth and for an appointed term. And indeed many of mankind deny the Meeting with their Lord. [Tafsir At-Tabari].
Have they not travelled in the earth and seen how was the end of those before them? They were stronger than these in prowess, and dug up the earth, and built on it in greater abundance than these have built on it, and there came to them their apostles with clear arguments; so it was not beseeming for Allah that He should deal with them unjustly, but they dealt unjustly with their own souls.
Sind sie denn nicht auf der Erde umhergereist, so daß sie schauen (konnten), wie das Ende derjenigen war, die vor ihnen waren? Sie hatten eine stärkere Kraft als sie, pflügten und bevölkerten das Land noch mehr, als sie es bevölkerten. Und ihre Gesandten kamen zu ihnen mit den klaren Beweisen. Aber nimmer ist es Allah, der ihnen Unrecht getan hat, sondern sie selbst haben sich Unrecht zugefügt.
Do they not travel in the land, and see what was the end of those before them? They were superior to them in strength, and they tilled the earth and populated it in greater numbers than these (pagans) have done: and there came to them their Messengers with clear proofs. Surely, Allah wronged them not, but they used to wrong themselves.
Then evil was the end of those who did evil, because they
Hierauf war das Ende derjenigen, die Böses taten, das Schlechteste dafür, daß sie Allahs Zeichen für Lüge erklärt hatten und sich über sie lustig zu machen pflegten.
Then evil was the end of those who did evil, because they belied the Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, Messengers, etc.) of Allah and made a mockery of them.
Allah originates the creation, then reproduces it, then to Him you shall be brought back.
Allah macht die Schöpfung am Anfang und wiederholt sie hierauf. Dann werdet ihr zu Ihm zurückgebracht.
Allah (Alone) originates the creation, then He will repeat it, then to Him you will be returned.
And at the time when the hour shall come the guilty shall be in despair.
Und am Tag, da sich die Stunde erhebt, werden die Übeltäter ganz verzweifelt sein.
And on the Day when the Hour will be established, the Mujrimun (disbelievers, sinners, criminals, polytheists) will be plunged into destruction with (deep regrets, sorrows, and) despair.
And they shall not have any intercessors from among their gods they have joined with Allah, and they shall be deniers of their associate - gods.
Sie haben dann an ihren Teilhabern keine Fürsprecher und werden ihre Teilhaber verleugnen.
No intercessors will they have from those whom they made equal with Allah (partners i.e. their so-called associate gods), and they will (themselves) reject and deny their partners.
And at the time when the hour shall come, at that time they shall become separated one from the other.
Am Tag, da sich die Stunde erhebt, an jenem Tag werden sie sich in (Gruppen) teilen.
And on the Day when the Hour will be established - that Day shall (all men) be separated (i.e. the believers will be separated from the disbelievers).
Then as to those who believed and did good, they shall be made happy in a garden.
Was nun diejenigen angeht, die geglaubt und rechtschaffene Werke getan haben, so wird ihnen in einem Lustgarten Freude bereitet.
Then as for those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and did righteous good deeds, such shall be honoured and made to enjoy luxurious life (forever) in a Garden of Delight (Paradise).
And as to those who disbelieved and rejected Our communications and the meeting of the hereafter, these shall be brought over to the chastisement.
Was aber diejenigen angeht, die ungläubig waren und Unsere Zeichen und die Begegnung mit dem Jenseits für Lüge erklärt haben, sie werden zur Strafe vorge führt werden.
And as for those who disbelieved and belied Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, Allah's Messengers, Resurrection, etc.), and the Meeting of the Hereafter, such shall be brought forth to the torment (in the Hell-fire).
Therefore glory be to Allah when you enter upon the time of the evening and when you enter upon the time of the morning.
Preis sei daher Allah, wenn ihr den Abend erreicht und auch wenn ihr den Morgen erreicht!
So glorify Allah [above all that (evil) they associate with Him (O believers)] when you come up to the evening [i.e. offer the (Maghrib ) sunset and ('Isha') night prayers], and when you enter the morning [i.e. offer the (Fajr) morning prayer].
And to Him belongs praise in the heavens and the earth, and at nightfall and when you are at midday.
Und Ihm gehört (alles) Lob in den Himmeln und auf der Erde, und abends, und wenn ihr den Mittag erreicht!
And His are all the praises and thanks in the heavens and the earth; and (glorify Him) in the afternoon (i.e. offer 'Asr prayer) and when you come up to the time, when the day begins to decline (i.e. offer Zuhr prayer). (Ibn 'Abbas said: "These are the five compulsory congregational prayers mentioned in the Qur'an)." [Tafsir At-Tabari]
He brings forth the living from the dead and brings forth the dead from the living, and gives life to the earth after its death, and thus shall you be brought forth.
Er bringt das Lebendige aus dem Toten und bringt das Tote aus dem Lebendigen hervor und macht die Erde nach ihrem Tod wieder lebendig. Und so werdet auch ihr hervorgebracht werden.
He brings out the living from the dead, and brings out the dead from the living. And He revives the earth after its death. And thus shall you be brought out (resurrected).
And one of His signs is that He created you from dust, then lo! you are mortals (who) scatter.
Es gehört zu Seinen Zeichen, daß Er euch aus Erde erschaffen hat, hierauf wart ihr auf einmal menschliche Wesen, die sich ausbreiten.
And among His Signs is this, that He created you (Adam) from dust, and then [Hawwa' (Eve) from Adam's rib, and then his offspring from the semen, and], - behold you are human beings scattered!
And one of His signs is that He created mates for you from yourselves that you may find rest in them, and He put between you love and compassion; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect.
Und es gehört zu Seinen Zeichen, daß Er euch aus euch selbst Gattinnen erschaffen hat, damit ihr bei ihnen Ruhe findet; und Er hat Zuneigung und Barmherzigkeit zwischen euch gesetzt. Darin sind wahrlich Zeichen für Leute, die nachdenken.
And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.
And one of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your tongues and colors; most surely there are signs in this for the learned.
Und zu Seinen Zeichen gehört die Erschaffung der Himmel und der Erde und (auch) die Verschiedenheit eurer Sprachen und Farben. Darin sind wahrlich Zei chen für die Wissenden.
And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge.
And one of His signs is your sleeping and your seeking of His grace by night and (by) day; most surely there are signs in this for a people who would hear.
Und zu Seinen Zeichen gehört euer Schlaf bei Nacht und Tag und auch euer Trachten nach etwas von Seiner Huld. Darin sind wahrlich Zeichen für Leute, die hören.
And among His Signs is your sleep by night and by day, and your seeking of His Bounty. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who listen.
And one of His signs is that He shows you the lightning for fear and for hope, and sends down water from the clouds then gives life therewith to the earth after its death; most surely there are signs in this for a people who understand
Und es gehört zu Seinen Zeichen, daß Er euch den Blitz (als Grund) zur Furcht und zum Begehren sehen läßt und vom Himmel Wasser herabkommen läßt und mit ihm dann die Erde nach ihrem Tod wieder lebendig macht. Darin sind wahrlich Zeichen für Leute, die begreifen.
And among His Signs is that He shows you the lightning, for fear and for hope, and He sends down water (rain) from the sky, and therewith revives the earth after its death. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who understand.
And one of His signs is that the heaven and the earth subsist by His command, then when He calls you with a (single) call from out of the earth, lo! you come forth.
Und es gehört zu Seinen Zeichen, daß der Himmel und die Erde durch Seinen Befehl bestehen. Wenn Er euch hierauf ein (einziges Mal) ruft, da kommt ihr sogleich aus der Erde hervor.
And among His Signs is that the heaven and the earth stand by His Command. Then afterwards when He will call you by a single call, behold, you will come out from the earth (i.e. from your graves for reckoning and recompense).
And His is whosoever is in the heavens and the earth; all are obedient to Him.
Ihm gehört, wer in den Himmeln und auf der Erde ist. Alle sind Ihm demütig ergeben.
To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient to Him.
And He it is Who originates the creation, then reproduces it, and it is easy to Him; and His are the most exalted attributes in the heavens and the earth, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.
Und Er ist es, Der die Schöpfung am Anfang macht und sie hierauf wiederholt; das ist für Ihn noch leichter. Er hat die höchste Eigenschaft in den Himmeln und auf der Erde, und Er ist der Allmächtige und Allweise.
And He it is Who originates the creation, then He will repeat it (after it has been perished); and this is easier for Him. His is the highest description (i.e. none has the right to be worshipped but He, and there is nothing comparable unto Him) in the heavens and in the earth. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
He sets forth to you a parable relating to yourselves: Have you among those whom your right hands possess partners in what We have given you for sustenance, so that with respect to it you are alike; you fear them as you fear each other? Thus do We make the communications distinct for a people who understand.
Er prägt euch aus eurem eigenen (Lebens)bereich ein Gleichnis: Habt ihr denn (aus der Schar) unter denjenigen, die eure rechte Hand (an Sklaven) besitzt, Teilhaber an dem, womit Wir euch versorgt haben, so daß ihr darin gleich wäret und ihr sie fürchten müßtet, wie ihr einander fürchtet? So legen Wir die Zeichen ausführlich dar für Leute, die begreifen.
He sets forth for you a parable from your ownselves: Do you have partners among those whom your right hands possess (i.e. your slaves) to share as equals in the wealth We have bestowed on you whom you fear as you fear each other? Thus do We explain the signs in detail to a people who have sense.
Nay! those who are unjust follow their low desires without any knowledge; so who can guide him whom Allah makes err? And they shall have no helpers.
Aber nein! Diejenigen, die Unrecht tun, folgen ihren Neigungen ohne (richtiges) Wissen. Wer sollte rechtleiten, wen Allah in die Irre gehen läßt? Und sie haben keine Helfer.
Nay, but those who do wrong follow their own lusts without knowledge. Then who will guide him whom Allah has sent astray? And for such there will be no helpers.
Then set your face upright for religion in the right state - - the nature made by Allah in which He has made men; there is no altering of Allah's creation; that is the right religion, but most people do not know - -
So richte dein Gesicht aufrichtig zur Religion hin als Anhänger des rechten Glaubens, - (gemäß) der natürlichen Anlage Allahs, in der Er die Menschen er schaffen hat. Keine Abänderung gibt es für die Schöpfung Allahs. Das ist die richtige Religion. Aber die meisten Menschen wissen nicht.
So set you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) your face towards the religion (of pure Islamic Monotheism) Hanif (worship none but Allah Alone). Allah's Fitrah (i.e. Allah's Islamic Monotheism) with which He has created mankind. No change let there be in Khalq-illah (i.e. the religion of Allah - Islamic Monotheism): that is the straight religion, but most of men know not. [Tafsir At-Tabari]
Turning to Him, and be careful of (your duty to) Him and keep up prayer and be not of the polytheists
(Haltet daran fest), indem ihr euch Ihm reuig zuwendet, und fürchtet Ihn und verrichtet das Gebet und gehört nicht zu den Götzendienern,
(And remain always) turning in repentance to Him (only), and be afraid and dutiful to Him; and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and be not of Al-Mushrikun (the polytheists, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah).
Of those who divided their religion and became seas every sect rejoicing in what they had with them
zu denjenigen, die ihre Religion spalteten und zu Lagern geworden sind, wobei jede Gruppierung froh ist über das, was sie bei sich hat.
Of those who split up their religion (i.e. who left the true Islamic Monotheism), and became sects, [i.e. they invented new things in the religion (Bid'ah ), and followed their vain desires], each sect rejoicing in that which is with it.
And when harm afflicts men, they call upon their Lord, turning to Him, then when He makes them taste of mercy from Him, lo! some of them begin to associate (others) with their Lord,
Und wenn den Menschen Unheil widerfahrt, rufen sie ihren Herrn an, indem sie sich Ihm reuig zuwenden. Wenn Er sie hierauf Barmherzigkeit von Sich kosten läßt, gesellt sogleich eine Gruppe von ihnen ihrem Herrn (andere) bei,
And when harm touches men, they cry sincerely only to their Lord (Allah), turning to Him in repentance; but when He gives them a taste of His Mercy, behold, a party of them associates partners in worship with their Lord.
So as to be ungrateful for what We have given them; but enjoy yourselves (for a while), for you shall soon come to know.
um undankbar zu sein für das, was Wir ihnen gegeben haben. - Genießt nur; ihr werdet (es noch) erfahren.
So as to be ungrateful for the graces which We have bestowed on them. Then enjoy (your short life); but you will come to know.
Or, have We sent down upon them an authority so that it speaks of that which they associate with Him?
Oder haben Wir ihnen etwa eine Ermächtigung offenbart, die dann von dem spricht, was sie Ihm beigesellen?
Or have We revealed to them an authority (a Scripture), which speaks of that which they have been associating with Him?
And when We make people taste of mercy they rejoice in it, and if an evil befall them for what their hands have already wrought, lo! they are in despair.
Und wenn Wir die Menschen Barmherzigkeit kosten lassen, sind sie froh darüber. Wenn sie aber etwas Böses trifft für das, was ihre Hände vorausgeschickt haben, verlieren sie sogleich die Hoffnung.
And when We cause mankind to taste of mercy, they rejoice therein; but when some evil afflicts them because of (evil deeds and sins) that their (own) hands have sent forth, behold, they are in despair!
Do they not see that Allah makes ample provision for whom He pleases, or straitens? Most surely there are signs in this for a people who believe.
Sehen sie denn nicht, daß Allah die Versorgung großzügig gewährt, wem Er will, und auch bemißt? Darin sind wahrlich Zeichen für Leute, die glauben.
Do they not see that Allah enlarges the provision for whom He wills and straitens (it for whom He wills). Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who believe.
Then give to the near of kin his due, and to the needy and the wayfarer; this is best for those who desire Allah's pleasure, and these it is who are .
So gib dem Verwandten sein Recht, ebenso dem Armen und dem Sohn des Weges'. Das ist besser für diejenigen, die Allahs Angesicht begehren. Und jene sind es, denen es wohl ergeht.
So give to the kindred his due, and to Al-Miskin (the poor) and to the wayfarer. That is best for those who seek Allah's Countenance; and it is they who will be .
And whatever you lay out as usury, so that it may increase in the property of men, it shall not increase with Allah; and whatever you give in charity, desiring Allah's pleasure - - it is these (persons) that shall get manifold.
Und was ihr an Ausgaben aufwendet, damit sie sich aus dem Besitz der Menschen vermehren, sie vermehren sich nicht bei Allah. Was ihr aber an Abgaben entrichtet im Begehren nach Allahs Angesicht ... - das sind diejenigen, die das Vielfache erzielen.
And that which you give in gift (to others), in order that it may increase (your wealth by expecting to get a better one in return) from other people's property, has no increase with Allah; but that which you give in Zakat (sadaqa - charity etc.) seeking Allah's Countenance, then those, they shall have manifold increase.
Allah is He Who created you, then gave you sustenance, then He causes you to die, then brings you to life. Is there any of your associate - gods who does aught of it? Glory be to Him, and exalted be He above what they associate (with Him).
Allah ist es, Der euch erschaffen und dann versorgt hat. Hierauf läßt Er euch sterben, hierauf macht Er euch wieder lebendig. Gibt es unter euren Teilhabern einen, der irgend etwas von alledem tut? Preis sei Ihm! Erhaben ist Er über das, was sie (Ihm) beigesellen.
Allah is He Who created you, then provided food for you, then will cause you to die, then (again) He will give you life (on the Day of Resurrection). Is there any of your (so-called) partners (of Allah) that do anything of that? Glory be to Him! And Exalted be He above all that (evil) they associate (with Him).
Corruption has appeared in the land and the sea on account of what the hands of men have wrought, that He may make them taste a part of that which they have done, so that they may return.
Unheil ist auf dem Festland und im Meer erschienen wegen dessen, was die Hände der Menschen erworben haben, damit Er sie einiges von dem kosten läßt, was sie getan haben, auf daß sie umkehren mögen.
Evil (sins and disobedience to Allah) has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds), that He (Allah) may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return (by repenting to Allah, and begging His Pardon).
Say: Travel in the land, then see how was the end of those before; most of them were polytheists.
Sag: Reist auf der Erde umher und schaut, wie das Ende derjenigen zuvor war. Die meisten von ihnen waren Götzendiener.
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Travel in the land and see what was the end of those before (you)! Most of them were Mushrikun (polytheists, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah)."
Then turn thy face straight to the right religion before there come from Allah the day which cannot be averted; on that day they shall become separated.
So richte dein Gesicht aufrichtig zur richtigen Religion hin, bevor von Allah ein Tag kommt, der nicht zurückgewiesen wird
So set you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) your face (in obedience to Allah, your Lord) to the straight and right religion (Islamic Monotheism), before there comes from Allah a Day which none can avert. On that Day men shall be divided [(in two groups), a group in Paradise and a group in Hell].
Whoever disbelieves, he shall be responsible for his disbelief, and whoever does good, they prepare (good) for their own souls,
Wer ungläubig ist, dessen Unglaube geht zu seinem (eigenen) Nachteil. Und wer rechtschaffen handelt, bereitet sich selbst die Lagerstatt vor,
Whosoever disbelieves will suffer from his disbelief, and whosoever does righteous good deeds (by practising Islamic Monotheism), then such will prepare a good place (in Paradise) for themselves (and will be saved by Allah from His Torment).
That He may reward those who believe and do good out of His grace; surely He does not love the unbelievers.
damit Er denjenigen, die glauben und rechtschaffene Werke tun, aus Seiner Huld vergelte. Gewiß, Er liebt nicht die Ungläubigen.
That He may reward those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous good deeds, out of His Bounty. Verily, He likes not the disbelievers.
And one of His signs is that He sends forth the winds bearing good news, and that He may make your taste of His mercy, and that the ships may run by His command, and that you may seek of His grace, and that you may be grateful.
Und es gehört zu Seinen Zeichen, daß Er die Winde als Verkünder froher Botschaft (voraus)sendet, und damit Er euch etwas von Seiner Barmherzigkeit kosten läßt und damit die Schiffe auf Seinen Befehl fahren und damit ihr nach etwas von Seiner Huld trachtet, und auf daß ihr dankbar sein möget.
And among His Signs is this, that He sends the winds as glad tidings, giving you a taste of His Mercy (i.e. rain), and that the ships may sail at His Command, and that you may seek of His Bounty, in order that you may be thankful.
And certainly We sent before you apostles to their people, so they came to them with clear arguments, then We gave the punishment to those who were guilty; and helping the believers is ever incumbent on Us.
Und Wir haben bereits vor dir Gesandte zu ihren (jeweiligen) Völkern gesandt. Sie kamen zu ihnen mit den klaren Beweisen. Da übten Wir Vergeltung an denjenigen, die Übeltaten begingen; und es war für Uns eine Pflicht, den Gläubigen zu helfen.
And indeed We did send Messengers before you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) to their own peoples. They came to them with clear proofs, then, We took vengeance on those who committed crimes (disbelief, setting partners in worship with Allah, sins); and (as for) the believers, it was incumbent upon Us to help (them).
Allah is he Who sends forth the winds so they raise a cloud, then He spreads it forth in the sky as He pleases, and He breaks it up so that you see the rain coming forth from inside it; then when He causes it to fall upon whom He pleases of His servants, lo! they are joyful
Allah ist es, der die Winde sendet, und da wühlen sie die Wolken auf. Dann breitet Er sie im Himmel aus, wie Er will, und macht sie zu Stücken. Da siehst du den (Platz)regen dazwischen herauskommen. Wenn Er damit von Seinen Dienern, wen Er will, trifft, freuen sie sich sogleich,
Allah is He Who sends the winds, so that they raise clouds, and spread them along the sky as He wills, and then break them into fragments, until you see rain drops come forth from their midst! Then when He has made them fall on whom of His slaves as He wills, lo, they rejoice!
Though they were before this, before it was sent down upon them, confounded in sure despair.
obwohl sie vorher, bevor (er) auf sie herabgesandt wurde, wahrlich ganz verzweifelt waren.
And verily before that (rain) - just before it was sent down upon them - they were in despair!
Look then at the signs of Allah's mercy, how He gives life to the earth after its death, most surely He will raise the dead to life; and He has power over all things.
Schau doch auf die Spuren von Allahs Barmherzigkeit, wie Er die Erde nach ihrem Tod wieder lebendig macht. Er ist wahrlich Derjenige, Der (auch) die Toten wieder lebendig macht, und Er hat zu allem die Macht.
Look then at the effects (results) of Allah's Mercy: how He revives the earth after its death. Verily, that (Allah) (Who revived the earth after its death) shall indeed raise the dead (on the Day of Resurrection), and He is Able to do all things.
And if We send a wind and they see it to be yellow, they would after that certainly continue to disbelieve
Und wenn Wir einen Wind sendeten und sie dann alles gelb werden sähen, würden sie (trotzdem) danach fortfahren, ungläubig zu sein.
And if We send a wind [which would spoil the green growth (tilth) brought up by the previous rain], and they see (their tilth) turn yellow - behold, they then (after their being glad,) would become unthankful (to their Lord Allah as) disbelievers. [Tafsir At-Tabari]
For surely you cannot, make the dead to hear and you cannot make the deaf to hear the call, when they turn back and
(Sei nicht traurig,) denn du kannst nicht die Toten hören lassen noch die Tauben den Ruf hören lassen, wenn sie den Rücken kehren.
So verily, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) cannot make the dead to hear (i.e. the disbelievers), nor can you make the deaf to hear the call, when they show their backs and turn away.
Nor can you lead away the blind out of their error. You cannot make to hear any but those who believe in Our communications so they shall submit.
Noch kannst du die Blinden aus ihrem Irrtum heraus rechtleiten. Hören lassen kannst du nur, wer an Unsere Zeichen glaubt und die somit (Allah) ergeben sind.
And you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) cannot guide the blind from their straying; you can make to hear only those who believe in Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and have submitted to Allah in Islam (as Muslims).
Allah is He Who created you from a state of weakness then He gave strength after weakness, then ordained weakness and hoary hair after strength; He creates what He pleases, and He is the Knowing, the Powerful.
Allah ist es, der euch (zuerst) in Schwäche erschafft. Hierauf verleiht Er nach der Schwäche Kraft. Hierauf verleiht Er nach der Kraft Schwäche und weißes Haar. Er erschafft, was Er will, und Er ist der Allwissende und Allmächtige.
Allah is He Who created you in (a state of) weakness, then gave you strength after weakness, then after strength gave (you) weakness and grey hair. He creates what He wills. And it is He Who is the All-Knowing, the All-Powerful (i.e. Able to do all things).
And at the time when the hour shall come, the guilty shall swear (that) they did not tarry but an hour; thus are they ever turned away.
Und am Tag, da sich die Stunde erhebt, schwören die Übeltäter, sie hätten nicht länger als eine Stunde verweilt. So pflegten sie sich (von der Wahrheit) abwendig machen zu lassen.
And on the Day that the Hour will be established, the Mujrimun (criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners) will swear that they stayed not but an hour - thus were they ever deluded [away from the truth (i.e. they used to tell lies and take false oaths, and turn away from the truth) in this life of the world)]
And those who are given knowledge and faith will say: Certainly you tarried according to the ordinance of Allah till the day of resurrection, so this is the day of resurrection, but you did not know.
Und diejenigen, denen Wissen und Glauben gegeben worden ist, sagen: "Nach Allahs Buch habt ihr bis zum Tag der Auferweckung verweilt. Das ist nun der Tag der Auferweckung, aber ihr wußtet (es) nicht."
And those who have been bestowed with knowledge and faith will say: "Indeed you have stayed according to the Decree of Allah, until the Day of Resurrection: so this is the Day of Resurrection, but you knew not."
But on that day their excuse shall not profit those who were unjust, nor shall they be regarded with goodwill.
So wird an jenem Tag denjenigen, die Unrecht tun, ihre Entschuldigung nicht nützen, und es wird ihnen keine Gnade erwiesen.
So on that Day no excuse of theirs will avail those who did wrong (by associating partners in worship with Allah, and by denying the Day of Resurrection), nor will they be allowed (then) to return to seek Allah's Pleasure (by having Islamic Faith with righteous deeds and by giving up polytheism, sins and crimes with repentance).
And certainly We have set forth for men every kind of example in this Quran; and if you should bring them a communication, those who disbelieve would certainly say: You are naught but false claimants.
Wir haben ja den Menschen in diesem Qur'an allerlei Gleichnisse geprägt. Und wenn du zu ihnen mit einem Zeichen kommst, sagen ganz gewiß diejenigen, die ungläubig sind: "Ihr bringt nur Falsches."
And indeed We have set forth for mankind, in this Qur'an every kind of parable. But if you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) bring to them any sign or proof (as an evidence for the truth of your Prophethood), the disbelievers are sure to say (to the believers): "You follow nothing but falsehood, and magic."
Thus does Allah set a seal on the hearts of those who do not know.
So versiegelt Allah die Herzen derjenigen, die nicht Bescheid wissen.
Thus does Allah seal up the hearts of those who know not [the proofs and evidence of the Oneness of Allah i.e. those who try not to understand true facts that which you (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) have brought to them].
Therefore be patient; surely the promise of Allah is true and let not those who have no certainty hold you in light estimation.
So sei standhaft. Gewiß, Allahs Versprechen ist wahr. Und diejenigen, die nicht überzeugt sind, sollen dich ja nicht ins Wanken bringen.
So be patient (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم). Verily, the Promise of Allah is true; and let not those who have no certainty of faith, discourage you from conveying Allah's Message (which you are obliged to convey).