Chapter 37, 182 verses
I swear by those who draw themselves out in ranks
Bei den sich reihenweise Reihenden,
By those who range themselves in ranks,
By those [angels] lined up in rows
Then those who drive away with reproof,
dann den einen Schelteschrei Ausstoßenden,
And so are strong in repelling (evil),
And those who drive [the clouds]
Then those who recite, being mindful,
dann den eine Ermahnung Verlesenden!
And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah)!
And those who recite the message,
Most surely your Allah is One:
Euer Gott ist wahrlich ein Einziger,
Verily, verily, your Allah is one! -
Indeed, your God is One,
The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and Lord of the easts.
der Herr der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, und der Herr der Osten.
Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.
Surely We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment, the stars,
Wir haben den untersten Himmel mit einem Schmuck geziert: mit den Himmelskörpern';
We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars, -
Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars
And (there is) a safeguard against every rebellious Shaitan.
und als Schutz vor jedem rebellischen Satan.
(For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,
And as protection against every rebellious devil
They cannot listen to the exalted assembly and they are thrown at from every side,
So können sie der höchsten führenden Schar (der Engel) nicht zuhören, und sie werden von allen Seiten beworfen,
(So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side,
[So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,
Being driven off, and for them is a perpetual chastisement,
damit sie weggetrieben werden - und für sie wird es immerwährende Strafe geben -,
Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,
Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,
Except him who snatches off but once, then there follows him a brightly shining flame.
außer jemandem, der rasch etwas aufschnappt und den dann ein durchbohrend heller Leuchtkörper verfolgt.
Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.
Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].
Then ask them whether they are stronger in creation or those (others) whom We have created. Surely We created them of firm clay.
Frage sie doch um ihre Meinung: Ist es etwa schwerer, sie zu erschaffen als wen Wir (sonst) erschaffen
Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!
Then inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Are they a stronger [or more difficult] creation or those [others] We have created?" Indeed, We created men from sticky clay.
Nay! you wonder while they mock,
Aber nein! Du wunderst dich, während sie spotten.
Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,
But you wonder, while they mock,
And when they are reminded, they mind not,
Und wenn sie ermahnt werden, gedenken sie nicht.
And, when they are admonished, pay no heed, -
And when they are reminded, they remember not.
And when they see a sign they incite one another to scoff,
Und wenn sie ein Zeichen sehen, spotten sie darüber.
And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,
And when they see a sign, they ridicule
And they say: This is nothing but clear magic:
Und sie sagen: "Das ist nur deutliche Zauberei.
And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!
And say, "This is not but obvious magic.
What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then certainly be raised,
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich auferweckt werden?
"What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)
When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
Or our fathers of yore?
Und auch unsere Vorväter?"
"And also our fathers of old?"
And our forefathers [as well]?"
Say: Aye! and you shall be abject.
Sag: Ja, und ihr werdet euch demütig verhalten.
Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."
Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."
So it shall only be a single cry, when lo! they shall see.
Es wird nur ein einziger erschreckender Schrei sein, da schauen sie sogleich hin.
Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!
It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.
And they shall say: O woe to us! this is the day of requital.
Und sie werden sagen: "O wehe uns! Das ist der Tag des Gerichts!"
They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"
They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."
This is the day of the judgment which you called a lie.
- "Das ist der Tag der Entscheidung, den ihr für Lüge zu erklären pflegtet.
(A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"
[They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
Gather together those who were unjust and their associates, and what they used to worship
- (Zu den Engeln des Gerichts wird gesagt:) Versammelt (nun) diejenigen, die Unrecht getan haben, ihre Gattinnen und das, dem sie dienten
"Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong - doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped -
[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship
Besides Allah, then lead them to the way to hell.
anstatt Allahs. Dann leitet sie zum Weg des Höllenbrandes
"Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!
Other than Allah, and guide them to the path of Hellfire
And stop them, for they shall be questioned:
und stellt sie auf, denn sie werden befragt werden."
"But stop them, for they must be asked:
And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."
What is the matter with you that you do not help each other?
- (Und es wird zu ihnen gesagt:) "Was ist mit euch, daß ihr einander nicht unterstützt?"
"'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"
[They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"
Nay! on that day they shall be submissive.
Nein! Vielmehr ergeben sie sich heute.
Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);
But they, that Day, are in surrender.
And some of them shall advance towards others, questioning each other.
Und sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
And they will turn to one another, and question one another.
And they will approach one another blaming each other.
They shall say: Surely you used to come to us from the right side.
Sie sagen: "Ihr kamt doch zu uns (stets) von rechts her'."
They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!"
They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."
They shall say: Nay, you (yourselves) were not believers;
Sie sagen: "Aber nein! Ihr wart ja nicht gläubig.
They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!
The oppressors will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,
And we had no authority over you, but you were an inordinate people;
Wir aber hatten keine Macht über euch, sondern vielmehr wart ihr Leute, die das Maß (an Frevel) überschreiten.
"Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!
And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.
So the sentence of our Lord has come to pass against us: (now) we shall surely taste;
So ist das Wort unseres Herrn gegen uns unvermeidlich fällig geworden. Wir werden bestimmt (die Strafe) kosten.
"So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).
So the word of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].
So we led you astray, for we ourselves were erring.
Und so haben wir euch in Verirrung fallen lassen, denn wir waren ja selbst in Verirrung gefallen."
"We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."
And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."
So they shall on that day be sharers in the chastisement one with another.
Gewiß denn, an jenem Tag werden sie an der(selben) Strafe teilhaben.
Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.
So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.
Surely thus do We deal with the guilty.
Gewiß, so verfahren Wir mit den Übeltätern,
Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.
Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.
Surely they used to behave proudly when it was said to them: There is no god but Allah;
denn sie pflegten, wenn zu ihnen gesagt wurde: "Es gibt keinen Gott außer Allah", sich hochmütig zu verhalten,
For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride,
Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant
And to say: What! shall we indeed give up our gods for the sake of a mad poet?
und sagten: "Sollen wir denn wahrlich unsere Götter verlassen wegen eines besessenen Dichters?"
And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"
And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"
Nay: he has come with the truth and verified the apostles.
Nein! Vielmehr ist er mit der Wahrheit gekommen und hat die Gesandten bestätigt.
Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).
Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
Most surely you will taste the painful punishment.
Ihr werdet bestimmt die schmerzhafte Strafe kosten,
Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty; -
Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,
And you shall not be rewarded except (for) what you did.
und euch wird nur das vergolten, was ihr zu tun pflegtet,
But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought; -
And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -
Save the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, -
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
For them is a known sustenance,
Für diese wird es eine festgesetzte Versorgung geben:
For them is a Sustenance determined,
Those will have a provision determined -
Fruits, and they shall be highly honored,
Früchte, und sie werden geehrt
Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,
Fruits; and they will be honored
In gardens of pleasure,
in den Gärten der Wonne
In Gardens of Felicity,
In gardens of pleasure
On thrones, facing each other.
auf Liegen (ruhend), einander gegenüber,
Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):
On thrones facing one another.
A bowl shall be made to go round them from water running out of springs,
wobei ihnen ein Becher (voll) Quellwasser herumgereicht wird,
Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear - flowing fountain,
There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,
White, delicious to those who drink.
weiß, köstlich für diejenigen, die (daraus) trinken.
Crystal - white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),
White and delicious to the drinkers;
There shall be no trouble in it, nor shall they be exhausted therewith.
Darin steckt nichts Beeinträchtigendes, und dadurch werden sie nicht benommen.
Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.
And with them shall be those who restrain the eyes, having beautiful eyes;
Und bei ihnen sind solche (weiblichen Wesen), die ihre Blicke zurückhalten, mit schönen, großen Augen,
And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,
As if they were eggs carefully protected.
als ob sie wohlverwahrte Eier wären.
As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.
As if they were [delicate] eggs, well - protected.
Then shall some of them advance to others, questioning each other.
Sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
Then they will turn to one another and question one another.
And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.
A speaker from among them shall say: Surely I had a comrade of mine,
Einer von ihnen sagt: "Gewiß, ich hatte einen Gesellen,
One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),
A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth]
Who said: What! are you indeed of those who accept (the truth)?
der da sagte: .Gehörst du wirklich zu denjenigen, die es für wahr halten?
"Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?
Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe
What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then be certainly brought to judgment?
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich vor Gericht gestellt werden'?"
"'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'"
That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"
He shall say: Will you look on?
Er sagt: "Wollt ihr denn hinschauen?"
(A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"
He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"
Then he looked down and saw him in the midst of hell.
Er schaut selbst hin und sieht ihn mitten im Höllenbrand.
He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.
He shall say: By Allah! you had almost caused me to perish;
Er sagt: "Bei Allah, beinahe hättest du mich fürwahr ins Verderben gestürzt.
He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!
He will say, "By Allah, you almost ruined me.
And had it not been for the favor of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought up.
Und ohne die Gnade meines Herrn würde ich nun wahrlich zu den Vorgeführten gehören.
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!
If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].
Is it then that we are not going to die,
Werden wir tatsächlich nicht mehr sterben,
"Is it (the case) that we shall not die,
Then, are we not to die
Except our previous death? And we shall not be chastised?
außer unserem ersten Tod, und gehören wir tatsächlich nicht zu den Bestraften?"
"Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"
Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"
Most surely this is the mighty achievement.
Das ist doch wahrlich der großartige Erfolg!
Verily this is the supreme achievement!
Indeed, this is the great attainment.
For the like of this then let the workers work.
Für ein Solches sollen diejenigen, die handeln, (ihre Werke) tun.
For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.
For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.
Is this better as an entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum?
Ist dies als gastliche Aufnahme besser oder der Zaqqum-Baum?
Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?
Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?
Surely We have made it to be a trial to the unjust.
Den haben Wir zu einer Versuchung für die Ungerechten gemacht.
For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong - doers.
Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.
Surely it is a tree that - grows in the bottom of the hell;
Er ist ein Baum, der im Grund des Höllenbrandes hervorkommt,
For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell - Fire:
Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,
Its produce is as it were the heads of the serpents.
dessen Fruchtscheide so ist, als wären es Köpfe von Satanen.
The shoots of its fruit - stalks are like the heads of devils:
Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.
Then most surely they shall eat of it and fill (their) bellies with it.
Sie werden wahrlich davon essen und werden (sich) so davon die Bäuche füllen.
Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.
Then most surely they shall have after it to drink of a mixture prepared in boiling water.
Hierauf erhalten sie fürwahr eine Mischung von heißem Wasser.
Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.
Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.
Then most surely their return shall be to hell.
Hierauf kehren sie fürwahr zum Höllenbrand zurück.
Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.
Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.
Surely they found their fathers going astray,
Sie haben ja ihre Väter im Irrtum vorgefunden,
Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;
Indeed they found their fathers astray.
So in their footsteps they are being hastened on.
und so sind sie auf ihren Spuren eilig getrieben worden.
So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!
So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.
And certainly most of the ancients went astray before them,
Vor ihnen sind bereits die meisten der Früheren abgeirrt,
And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray; -
And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,
And certainly We sent among them warners.
und Wir sandten ja zu ihnen Überbringer von Warnungen.
But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them; -
And We had already sent among them warners.
Then see how was the end of those warned,
So schau, wie das Ende der Gewarnten war,
Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not), -
Then look how was the end of those who were warned -
Except the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
außer Allahs auserlesener Diener.
Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
And Nuh did certainly call upon Us, and most excellent answerer of prayer are We.
Und Nuh rief Uns ja bereits zu - welch trefflicher Erhörer sind Wir fürwahr!
(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.
And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.
And We delivered him and his followers from the mighty distress.
Und Wir erretteten ihn und seine Angehörigen aus der großen Trübsal
And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,
And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.
And We made his offspring the survivors.
und machten seine Nachkommenschaft zu denjenigen, die Fortbestand haben.
And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);
And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]
And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:
And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Peace and salutation to Nuh among the nations.
Friede sei auf Nuh unter den Weltenbewohnern!
"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
"Peace upon Noah among the worlds."
Thus do We surely reward the doers of good.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Surely he was of Our believing servants.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Then We drowned the others
Hierauf ließen Wir die anderen ertrinken.
Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.
Then We drowned the disbelievers.
And most surely Ibrahim followed his way.
Zu seiner Gemeinde gehörte fürwahr Ibrahim.
Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.
And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,
When he came to his Lord with a free heart,
Als er zu seinem Herrn mit heilem Herzen kam.
Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.
When he came to his Lord with a sound heart
When he said to his father and his people: What is it that you worship?
Als er zu seinem Vater und seinem Volk sagte: "Wem dient ihr da?
Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?
[And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?
A lie - - gods besides Allah - - do you desire?
Wollt ihr außer Allah falsche Götter haben?
"Is it a falsehood - gods other than Allah - that ye desire?
Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allah you desire?
What is then your idea about the Lord of the worlds?
Welche Meinung habt ihr denn vom Herrn der Weltenbewohner?"
"Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"
Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"
Then he looked at the stars, looking up once,
Dann warf er einen Blick zu den Sternen
Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.
And he cast a look at the stars
Then he said: Surely I am sick (of your worshipping these).
und sagte: "Gewiß, ich bin krank."
And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"
And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."
So they went away from him, turning back.
Da kehrten sie ihm den Rücken.
So they turned away from him, and departed.
So they turned away from him, departing.
Then he turned aside to their gods secretly and said: What! do you not eat?
Nun schlich er sich zu ihren Göttern und sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht essen?
Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)?...
Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?
What is the matter with you that you do not speak?
Was ist mit euch, daß ihr nicht redet?"
"What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"
What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?"
Then he turned against them secretly, smiting them with the right hand.
Und er wandte sich gegen sie und schlug auf sie mit der Rechten ein.
Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.
And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.
So they (people) advanced towards him, hastening.
Da kamen sie auf ihn zugeeilt.
Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).
Then the people came toward him, hastening.
Said he: What! do you worship what you hew out?
Er sagte: "Wie könnt ihr denn dem dienen, was ihr selbst aushaut,
He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?
He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
And Allah has created you and what you make.
wo doch Allah euch und das, was ihr tut, erschaffen hat?"
"But Allah has created you and your handwork!"
While Allah created you and that which you do?"
They said: Build for him a furnace, then cast him into the burning fire.
Sie sagten: "Errichtet für ihn einen Bau und werft ihn in den Feuersbrand."
They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"
They said, "Construct for him a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
And they desired a war against him, but We brought them low.
Sie wollten mit einer List gegen ihn vorgehen, doch da machten Wir sie zu den Unterlegenen.
(This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!
And they intended for him a plan, but We made them the most debased.
And he said: Surely I fly to my lord; He will guide me.
Er sagte: "Gewiß, ich gehe zu meinem Herrn; Er wird mich rechtleiten.
He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!
And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.
My Lord! grant me of the doers of good deeds.
Mein Herr, schenke mir einen von den Rechtschaffenen."
"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"
My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."
So We gave him the good news of a boy, possessing forbearance.
Da verkündeten Wir ihm einen nachsichtigen Jungen.
So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.
So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.
And when he attained to working with him, he said: O my son! surely I have seen in a dream that I should sacrifice you; consider then what you see. He said: O my father! do what you are commanded; if Allah please, you will find me of the patient ones.
Als dieser das Alter erreichte, daß er mit ihm laufen konnte, sagte er: "O mein lieber Sohn, ich sehe im Schlaf, daß ich dich schlachte. Schau jetzt, was du (dazu) meinst." Er sagte: "O mein lieber Vater, tu, was dir befohlen wird. Du wirst mich, wenn Allah will, als einen der Standhaften finden."
Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills one practising Patience and Constancy!"
And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast."
So when they both submitted and he threw him down upon his forehead,
Als sie sich beide ergeben gezeigt hatten und er ihn auf die Seite der Stirn niedergeworfen hatte,
So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),
And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,
And We called out to him saying: O Ibrahim!
riefen Wir ihm zu: "O Ibrahim,
We called out to him "O Abraham!
We called to him, "O Abraham,
You have indeed shown the truth of the vision; surely thus do We reward the doers of good:
du hast das Traumgesicht bereits wahr gemacht." Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
"Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Most surely this is a manifest trial.
Das ist wahrlich die deutliche Prüfung.
For this was obviously a trial -
Indeed, this was the clear trial.
And We ransomed him with a Feat sacrifice.
Und Wir lösten ihn mit einem großartigen Schlachtopfer aus.
And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
And We perpetuated (praise) to him among the later generations.
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Peace be on Ibrahim.
Friede sei auf Ibrahim!
"Peace and salutation to Abraham!"
"Peace upon Abraham."
Thus do We reward the doers of good.
So vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Surely he was one of Our believing servants.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
And We gave him the good news of Ishaq, a prophet among the good ones.
Und Wir verkündeten ihm Ishaq als einen Propheten von den Rechtschaffenen.
And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet, - one of the Righteous.
And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.
And We showered Our blessings on him and on Ishaq; and of their offspring are the doers of good, and (also) those who are clearly unjust to their own souls.
Und Wir segneten ihn und Ishaq. Unter ihrer Nachkommenschaft gibt es manche, die Gutes tun, und manche, die sich selbst offenkundig Unrecht zufügen.
We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.
And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself.
And certainly We conferred a favor on Musa and Haroun.
Und Wir erwiesen bereits Musa und Harun eine Wohltat
Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,
And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.
And We delivered them both and their people from the mighty distress.
und erretteten sie beide und ihr Volk aus der großen Trübsal.
And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;
And We saved them and their people from the great affliction,
And We helped them, so they were the vanquishers.
Und Wir halfen ihnen, da waren sie es, die Sieger wurden.
And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);
And We supported them so it was they who overcame.
And We gave them both the Book that made (things) clear.
Und Wir gaben ihnen beiden die verdeutlichende Schrift
And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;
And We gave them the explicit Scripture,
And We guided them both on the right way.
und leiteten sie den geraden Weg.
And We guided them to the Straight Way.
And We guided them on the straight path.
And We perpetuated (praise) to them among the later generations.
Und Wir ließen für beide (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:
And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:
Peace be on Musa and Haroun.
Friede sei auf Musa und Harun!
"Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
"Peace upon Moses and Aaron."
Even thus do We reward the doers of good.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Surely they were both of Our believing servants.
Sie beide gehören ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
For they were two of our believing Servants.
Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.
And Ilyas was most surely of the apostles.
Auch Ilyas gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).
And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,
When he said to his people: Do you not guard (against evil)?
Als er zu seinem Volk sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht gottesfürchtig sein?
Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?
When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allah?
What! do you call upon Ba'l and forsake the best of the creators,
Wie könnt ihr Bacl anrufen und den besten Schöpfer verlassen,
"Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, -
Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators -
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your fathers of yore?
Allah, euren Herrn und den Herrn eurer Vorväter?"
"Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?"
But they called him a liar, therefore they shall most surely be brought up.
Da bezichtigten sie ihn der Lüge. So werden sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden,
But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), -
And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],
But not the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).
Except the chosen servants of Allah.
And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Peace be on Ilyas.
Friede sei auf Ilyas!
"Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
"Peace upon Elias."
Even thus do We reward the doers of good.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Surely he was one of Our believing servants.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
And Lut was most surely of the apostles.
Auch Lut gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).
And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.
When We delivered him and his followers, all - -
Als Wir ihn und seine Angehörigen allesamt erretteten,
Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all
[So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,
Except an old woman (who was) amongst those who tarried.
außer einer alten Frau unter denjenigen, die zurückblieben.
Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:
Except his wife among those who remained [with the evildoers].
Then We destroyed the others.
Hierauf vertilgten Wir die anderen.
Then We destroyed the rest.
Then We destroyed the others.
And most surely you pass by them in the morning,
Ihr kommt ja an ihnen vorbei, bei Tagesanbruch
Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day -
And indeed, you pass by them in the morning
And at night; do you not then understand?
und bei Nacht. Begreift ihr denn nicht?'
And by night: will ye not understand?
And at night. Then will you not use reason?
And Yunus was most surely of the apostles.
Auch Yunus gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).
And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.
When he ran away to a ship completely laden,
Als er zum vollbeladenen Schiff davonlief.
When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,
[Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.
So he shared (with them), but was of those who are cast off.
Er warf Lose und wurde einer der Unterlegenen.
He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:
And he drew lots and was among the losers.
So the fish swallowed him while he did that for which he blamed himself
Da verschlang ihn der (große) Fisch", während er sich Tadel zugezogen hatte.
Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.
But had it not been that he was of those who glorify (Us),
Und hätte er nicht zu denjenigen gehört, die (Allah) preisen,
Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,
And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,
He would certainly have tarried in its belly to the day when they are raised.
hätte er wahrlich in seinem Bauch verweilt bis zu dem Tag, an dem sie auferweckt werden.
He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.
He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
Then We cast him on to the vacant surface of the earth while he was sick.
Da warfen Wir ihn auf das kahle Land -, und dabei war er krank.
But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,
But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.
And We caused to grow up for him a gourdplant.
Und Wir ließen eine Kürbisstaude über ihm wachsen.
And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.
And We sent him to a hundred thousand, rather they exceeded.
Und Wir sandten ihn zu Hunderttausend oder sogar noch mehr.
And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
And We sent him to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.
And they believed, so We gave them provision till a time.
Da glaubten sie, und so gewährten Wir ihnen Nießbrauch auf Zeit.
And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.
Then ask them whether your Lord has daughters and they have sons.
Frage sie doch nach ihrer Meinung: Gehören deinem Herrn etwa die Töchter und ihnen die Söhne?
Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons? -
So inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?
Or did We create the angels females while they were witnesses?
Oder haben Wir die Engel als weibliche Wesen erschaffen, während sie anwesend waren?
Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?
Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"
Now surely it is of their own lie that they say:
Dabei ist es fürwahr aus ihrer ungeheuren Lügenhaftigkeit, daß sie sagen:
Is it not that they say, from their own invention,
Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
Allah has begotten; and most surely they are liars.
"Allah hat gezeugt." Wahrlich, sie sind Lügner.
"Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!
" Allah has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.
Has He chosen daughters in preference to sons?
Hat Er die Töchter vor den Söhnen auserwählt?
Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
Has He chosen daughters over sons?
What is the matter with you, how is it that you judge?
Was ist mit euch? Wie urteilt ihr?
What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?
Will you not then mind?
Bedenkt ihr denn nicht?
Will ye not then receive admonition?
Then will you not be reminded?
Or have you a clear authority?
Oder habt ihr eine deutliche Ermächtigung?
Or have ye an authority manifest?
Or do you have a clear authority?
Then bring your book, if you are truthful.
Bringt doch eure Schrift bei, wenn ihr wahrhaftig seid.
Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.
And they assert a relationship between Him and the jinn; and certainly the jinn do know that they shall surely be brought up;
Und sie stellen zwischen Ihm und den Ginn eine Verwandtschaft her. Aber die Ginn wissen ja, daß sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden
And they have invented a blood - relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment - Seat)!
And they have claimed between Him and the jinn a lineage, but the jinn have already known that they [who made such claims] will be brought to [punishment].
Glory be to Allah (for freedom) from what they describe;
Preis sei Allah! (Und Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben -,
Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!
Exalted is Allah above what they describe,
But not so the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.
Except the chosen servants of Allah [who do not share in that sin].
So surely you and what you worship,
Ihr aber und das, dem ihr dient,
For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship -
So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,
Not against Him can you cause (any) to fall into trial,
könnt niemanden gegen Ihn verfuhren,
Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,
You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
Save him who will go to hell.
außer denjenigen, der dem Höllenbrand ausgesetzt wird.
Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.
And there is none of us but has an assigned place,
Und es gibt niemanden unter uns, der nicht einen bestimmten Platz hätte.
(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;
[The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.
And most surely we are they who draw themselves out in ranks,
Wahrlich, wir sind es, die sich (reihenweise) reihen,
"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);
And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].
And we are most surely they who declare the glory (of Allah).
und wahrlich, wir sind es, die preisen.
"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"
And indeed, we are those who exalt Allah."
And surely they used to say:
Und sie pflegten zu sagen:
And there were those who said,
And indeed, the disbelievers used to say,
Had we a reminder from those of yore,
"Wenn wir nur eine Ermahnung (gleich derjenigen) der Früheren hätten,
"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,
"If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,
We would certainly have been the servants of Allah - - the purified ones.
dann wären wir fürwahr Allahs auserlesene Diener."
"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"
We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."
But (now) they disbelieve in it, so they will come to know.
Dennoch verleugnen sie Ihn. Aber sie werden (es noch) erfahren.
But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
But they disbelieved in it, so they are going to know.
And certainly Our word has already gone forth in respect of Our servants, the apostles:
Es erging bereits früher Unser Wort an Unsere gesandten Diener:
Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),
And Our word has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,
Most surely they shall be the assisted ones
Wahrlich, sie sind es, denen Hilfe zuteil wird.
That they would certainly be assisted,
[That] indeed, they would be those given victory
And most surely Our host alone shall be the victorious ones.
Und wahrlich, Unsere Heerschar ist es, die Sieger sein wird.
And that Our forces, - they surely must conquer.
And [that] indeed, Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
Therefore turn away from them till a time,
So kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
So, [O Muhammad], leave them for a time.
And (then) see them, so they too shall see.
und sieh sie dir an. Auch sie werden sehen.
And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.
What! would they then hasten on Our chastisement?
Wünschen sie denn Unsere Strafe zu beschleunigen?
Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?
Then for Our punishment are they impatient?
But when it shall descend in their court, evil shall then be the morning of the warned ones.
Wenn sie sich aber in ihre Höfe niederläßt, wie böse wird dann der Morgen der Gewarnten sein!
But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.
And turn away from them till a time
Und kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
And leave them for a time.
And (then) see, for they too shall see.
und sieh zu. Auch sie werden sehen.
And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
And see, for they are going to see.
Glory be to your Lord, the Lord of Honor, above what they describe.
Preis sei deinem Herrn, dem Herrn der Macht! (Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben.
Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.
And peace be on the apostles.
Und Friede sei auf den Gesandten!
And Peace on the messengers!
And peace upon the messengers.
And all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
Und (alles) Lob gehört Allah, dem Herrn der Weltenbewohner!
And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.
And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.