Chapter 21, 112 verses
Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside.
Nahegerückt ist den Menschen ihre Abrechnung, während sie sich in Unachtsamkeit abwenden.
Closer and closer to mankind comes their Reckoning: yet they heed not and they turn away.
There comes not to them a new reminder from their Lord but they hear it while they sport,
Keine neuerlich offenbarte Ermahnung kommt von ihrem Herrn zu ihnen, ohne daß sie sie anhören, während sie spielen'
Never comes (aught) to them of a renewed Message from their Lord, but they listen to it as in jest, -
Their hearts trifling; and those who are unjust counsel together in secret: He is nothing but a mortal like yourselves; what! will you then yield to enchantment while you see?
und ihre Herzen zerstreut sind. Und sie führen insgeheim vertrauliche Gespräche sie, die Unrecht tun: "Ist dieser etwas anderes als ein menschliches Wesen wie ihr? Wollt ihr denn sehend(en Auges) Zauberei begehen?"
Their hearts toying as with trifles. The wrong - doers conceal their private counsels, (saying), "Is this (one) more than a man like yourselves? Will ye go to witchcraft with your eyes open?"
He said: My Lord knows what is spoken in the heaven and the earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
Sag: Mein Herr weiß (alles), was im Himmel und auf der Erde gesagt wird. Er ist der Allhörende und Allwissende.
Say: "My Lord knoweth (every) word (spoken) in the heavens and on earth: He is the One that heareth and knoweth (all things)."
Nay! say they: Medleys of dreams; nay! he has forged it; nay! he is a poet; so let him bring to us a sign as the former (prophets) were sent (with).
Aber nein! Vielmehr sagen sie: "(Das ist) ein Bündel von wirren Träumen. Nein! Vielmehr hat er ihn ersonnen. Nein! Vielmehr ist er ein Dichter. So soll er uns ein Zeichen bringen, so wie die Früheren gesandt wurden."
"Nay," they say, "(these are) medleys of dream! - Nay, He forged it! - Nay, He is (but) a poet! Let him then bring us a Sign like the ones that were sent to (Prophets) of old!"
There did not believe before them any town which We destroyed, will they then believe?
Vor ihnen hat keine Stadt geglaubt, die Wir vernichteten. Sollten gerade sie nun glauben?
(As to those) before them, not one of the populations which We destroyed believed: will these believe?
And We did not send before you any but men to whom We sent revelation, so ask the followers of the reminder if you do not
Und Wir haben vor dir nur Männer gesandt, denen Wir (Offenbarungen) eingaben. So fragt die Leute der Ermahnung, wenn ihr (es) nicht wißt.
Before thee, also, the messengers We sent were but men, to whom We granted inspiration: If ye realise this not, ask of those who possess the Message.
And We did not make them bodies not eating the food, and they were not to abide (forever).
Wir machten sie nicht zu Körpern, die keine Speise essen, und sie waren nicht unsterblich.
Nor did We give them bodies that ate no food, nor were they exempt from death.
Then We made Our promise good to them, so We delivered them and those whom We pleased, and We destroyed the extravagant.
Hierauf hielten Wir ihnen das Versprechen. Wir retteten sie und diejenigen, die Wir (erretten) wollen, und vernichteten die Maßlosen.
In the end We fulfilled to them Our Promise, and We saved them and those whom We pleased, but We destroyed those who transgressed beyond bounds.
Certainly We have revealed to you a Book in which is your good remembrance; what! do you not then understand?
Wir haben ja ein Buch zu euch hinabgesandt, in dem eure Ehre liegt . Begreift ihr denn nicht?
We have revealed for you (O men!) a book in which is a Message for you: will ye not then understand?
And how many a town which was iniquitous did We demolish, and We raised up after it another people!
Wie viele Städte haben Wir zerschmettert, die Unrecht taten, und haben nach ihnen ein anderes Volk entstehen lassen!
How many were the populations We utterly destroyed because of their iniquities, setting up in their places other peoples?
So when they felt Our punishment, lo! they began to fly
Als sie dann Unsere Gewalt spürten, liefen sie sogleich davor weg.
Yet, when they felt Our Punishment (coming), behold, they (tried to) flee from it.
Do not fly (now) and come back to what you were made to lead easy lives in and to your dwellings, haply you will be questioned.
Lauft nicht weg, sondern kehrt zu dem euch verliehenen üppigen Leben und zu euren Wohnungen zurück, auf daß ihr befragt werden möget.
Flee not, but return to the good things of this life which were given you, and to your homes in order that ye may be called to account.
They said: O woe to us! surely we were unjust.
Sie sagten: "O Wehe uns! Wir pflegten ja Unrecht zu tun."
They said: "Ah! woe to us! We were indeed wrong - doers!"
And this ceased not to be their cry till We made them cut off, extinct.
So war dies stets ihr Ausruf, bis Wir sie (wie) abgemäht und ausgelöscht sein ließen.
And that cry of theirs ceased not, till We made them as a field that is mown, as ashes silent and quenched.
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and what is between them for sport.
Und Wir haben den Himmel und die Erde und was dazwischen ist, nicht zum Spiel erschaffen.
Not for (idle) sport did We create the heavens and the earth and all that is between!
Had We wished to make a diversion, We would have made it from before Ourselves: by no means would We do (it).
Wenn Wir Uns eine Zerstreuung hätten nehmen wollen, dann hätten Wir sie wahrlich von Uns aus genommen - wenn Wir das (überhaupt) hätten tun wollen.
If it had been Our wish to take (just) a pastime, We should surely have taken it from the things nearest to Us, if We would do (such a thing)!
Nay! We cast the truth against the falsehood, so that it breaks its head, and lo! it vanishes; and woe to you for what you describe;
Aber nein! Wir schleudern die Wahrheit gegen das Falsche, und da zerschmettert sie ihm das Haupt, und sogleich geht es dahin. Und wehe euch wegen dessen, was ihr (da fälschlich) zuschreibt!
Nay, We hurl the Truth against falsehood, and it knocks out its brain, and behold, falsehood doth perish! Ah! woe be to you for the (false) things ye ascribe (to Us).
And whoever is in the heavens and the earth is His; and those who are with Him are not proud to serve Him, nor do they grow weary.
Ihm gehört, wer in den Himmeln und auf der Erde ist. Und diejenigen, die bei Ihm sind, sind weder zu hochmütig, Ihm zu dienen, noch werden sie (dessen) müde.
To Him belong all (creatures) in the heavens and on earth: Even those who are in His (very) Presence are not too proud to serve Him, nor are they (ever) weary (of His service):
They glorify (Him) by night and day; they are never languid.
Sie preisen (Ihn) Nacht und Tag und lassen (darin) nicht nach.
They celebrate His praises night and day, nor do they ever flag or intermit.
Or have they taken gods from the earth who raise (the dead).
Oder haben sie sich Götter aus der Erde genommen, die (die Toten) auferstehen lassen (können)?
Or have they taken (for worship) gods from the earth who can raise (the dead)?
If there had been in them any gods except Allah, they would both have certainly been in a state of disorder; therefore glory be to Allah, the Lord of the dominion, above what they attribute (to Him).
Wenn es in ihnen beiden andere Götter als Allah gäbe, gerieten sie (beide) wahrlich ins Verderben. Preis sei Allah, dem Herrn des Thrones! (Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben.
If there were, in the heavens and the earth, other gods besides Allah, there would have been confusion in both! but glory to Allah, the Lord of the Throne: (High is He) above what they attribute to Him!
He cannot be questioned concerning what He does and they shall be questioned.
Er wird nicht befragt nach dem, was Er tut; sie aber werden befragt.
He cannot be questioned for His acts, but they will be questioned (for theirs).
Or, have they taken gods besides Him? Say: Bring your proof; this is the reminder of those with me and the reminder of those before me. Nay! most of them do not know the truth, so they turn aside.
Oder haben sie sich außer Ihm Götter genommen? Sag: Bringt euren Beweis vor! Das ist die Ermahnung derjenigen, die mit mir sind, und die Ermahnung derer, die vor mir waren. Aber nein! Die meisten von ihnen kennen die Wahrheit nicht; so wenden sie sich ab.
Or have they taken for worship (other) gods besides him? Say, "Bring your convincing proof: this is the Message of those with me and the Message of those before me." But most of them know not the Truth, and so turn away.
And We did not send before you any apostle but We revealed to him that there is no god but Me, therefore serve Me.
Und Wir haben vor dir keinen Gesandten gesandt, dem Wir nicht (die Weisung) eingegeben hätten: "Es gibt keinen Gott außer Mir, so dient Mir!"
Not a messenger did We send before thee without this inspiration sent by Us to him: that there is no god but I; therefore worship and serve Me.
And they say: The Beneficent Allah has taken to Himself a son. Glory be to Him. Nay! they are honored servants
Und sie sagen: "Der Allerbarmer hat Sich Kinder genommen." Preis sei Ihm! Nein! Vielmehr sind es geehrte Diener.
And they say: "(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten offspring." Glory to Him! they are (but) servants raised to honour.
They do not precede Him in speech and (only) according to His commandment do they act.
Sie kommen Ihm im Reden nicht zuvor, und nur nach Seinem Befehl handeln sie.
They speak not before He speaks, and they act (in all things) by His Command.
He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they do not intercede except for him whom He approves and for fear of Him they tremble.
Er weiß, was vor ihnen und was hinter ihnen liegt, und sie legen Fürsprache nur für denjenigen ein, dem Er zustimmt. Und sie sind aus Furcht vor Ihm besorgt.
He knows what is before them, and what is behind them, and they offer no intercession except for those who are acceptable, and they stand in awe and reverence of His (Glory).
And whoever of them should say: Surely I am a god besides Him, such a one do We recompense with hell; thus do, We recompense the unjust.
Und wer von ihnen sagen sollte: "Ich bin ein Gott außer Ihm", dem vergelten Wir mit der Hölle. So vergelten Wir den Ungerechten.
If any of them should say, "I am a god besides Him", such a one We should reward with Hell: thus do We reward those who do wrong.
Do not those who disbelieve see that the heavens and the earth were closed up, but We have opened them; and We have made of water everything living, will they not then believe?
Sehen denn diejenigen, die ungläubig sind, nicht, daß die Himmel und die Erde eine zusammenhängende Masse waren? Da haben Wir sie getrennt und aus dem Wasser alles Lebendige gemacht. Wollen sie denn nicht glauben?
Do not the Unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together (as one unit of creation), before we clove them asunder? We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?
And We have made great mountains in the earth lest it might be convulsed with them, and We have made in it wide ways that they may follow a right direction.
Und Wir haben auf der Erde festgegründete Berge gemacht, daß sie nicht mit ihnen wanke. Und Wir haben auf ihr breite Durchgänge als Wege gemacht, auf daß sie rechtgeleitet werden mögen.
And We have set on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with them, and We have made therein broad highways (between mountains) for them to pass through: that they may receive Guidance.
And We have made the heaven a guarded canopy and (yet) they turn aside from its signs.
Und Wir haben den Himmel zu einem wohlbehüteten Dach gemacht. Dennoch wenden sie sich von seinen Zeichen ab.
And We have made the heavens as a canopy well guarded: yet do they turn away from the Signs which these things (point to)!
And He it is Who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all (orbs) travel along swiftly in their celestial spheres.
Und Er ist es, Der die Nacht und den Tag, die Sonne und den Mond erschaffen hat; alles läuft in einer (jeweils eigenen) Umlaufbahn.
It is He Who created the Night and the Day, and the sun and the moon: all (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its rounded course.
And We did not ordain abiding for any mortal before you. What! Then if you die, will they abide?
Und Wir haben für kein menschliches Wesen vor dir ewiges Leben bestimmt. Wenn du nun stirbst, werden sie dann ewig leben?
We granted not to any man before thee permanent life (here): if then thou shouldst die, would they live permanently?
Every soul must taste of death and We try you by evil and good by way of probation; and to Us you shall be brought back.
Jede Seele wird den Tod kosten. Und Wir prüfen euch mit Schlechtem und Gutem als Versuchung. Und zu Uns werdet ihr zurückgebracht.
Every soul shall have a taste of death: and We test you by evil and by good by way of trial. to Us must ye return.
And when those who disbelieve see you, they do not take you but for one to be scoffed at: Is this he who speaks of your gods? And they are deniers at the mention of the Beneficent Allah.
Und wenn diejenigen, die ungläubig sind, dich sehen, machen sie sich über dich nur lustig: "Ist das derjenige, der eure Götter (in abfälliger Weise) erwähnt?", während sie es sind, die die Ermahnung des Allerbarmers verleugnen.
When the Unbelievers see thee, they treat thee not except with ridicule. "Is this," (they say), "the one who talks of your gods?" and they blaspheme at the mention of (Allah) Most Gracious!
Man is created of haste; now will I show to you My signs, therefore do not ask Me to hasten (them) on.
Der Mensch ist (seiner Natur nach) aus Voreiligkeit erschaffen worden. Ich werde euch (schon) Meine Zeichen zeigen; so wünscht nicht von Mir, (sie) zu beschleunigen.
Man is a creature of haste: soon (enough) will I show you My Signs; then ye will not ask Me to hasten them!
And they say: When will this threat come to pass if you are truthful?
Und sie sagen: "Wann wird dieses Versprechen eintreten, wenn ihr wahrhaftig seid?"
They say: "When will this promise come to pass, if ye are telling the truth?"
Had those who disbelieve but known (of the time) when they shall not be able to ward off the fire from their faces nor from their backs, nor shall they be helped.
Wenn diejenigen, die ungläubig sind, (es) nur wüßten, (wie es ist,) wenn sie das (Höllen)feuer weder von ihren Gesichtern noch von ihren Rücken zurückhalten können und ihnen auch keine Hilfe zuteil wird!
If only the Unbelievers knew (the time) when they will not be able to ward off the fire from their faces, nor yet from their backs, and (when) no help can reach them!
Nay, it shall come on them all of a sudden and cause them to become confounded, so they shall not have the power to avert it, nor shall they be respited.
Aber nein! Es wird plötzlich über sie kommen und sie verblüffen. Dann werden sie es nicht abwenden können, und es wird ihnen kein Aufschub gewährt.
Nay, it may come to them all of a sudden and confound them: no power will they have then to avert it, nor will they (then) get respite.
And certainly apostles before you were scoffed at, then there befell those of them who scoffed that at which they had scoffed.
Man machte sich ja schon vor dir über Gesandte lustig. Da umschloß diejenigen, die über sie spotteten, das, worüber sie sich lustig zu machen pflegten.
Mocked were (many) messenger before thee; But their scoffers were hemmed in by the thing that they mocked.
Say: Who guards you by night and by day from the Beneficent Allah? Nay, they turn aside at the mention of their Lord.
Sag: Wer beschützt euch bei Nacht und Tag vor dem Allerbarmer? Aber nein! Sie wenden sich von der Ermahnung ihres Herrn ab.
Say: "Who can keep you safe by night and by day from (the Wrath of) (Allah) Most Gracious?" Yet they turn away from the mention of their Lord.
Or, have they gods who can defend them against Us? They shall not be able to assist themselves, nor shall they be defended from Us.
Oder haben sie (etwa) Götter, die sie von Uns abhalten (sollten)? Sie können doch weder sich selbst helfen, noch werden sie einen Beschützer vor Uns erhalten.
Or have they gods that can guard them from Us? They have no power to aid themselves, nor can they be defended from Us.
Nay, We gave provision to these and their fathers until life was prolonged to them. Do they not then see that We are visiting the land, curtailing it of its sides? Shall they then prevail?
Nein! Vielmehr haben Wir diesen da und ihren Vätern Nießbrauch gewährt, bis sie ein langes Leben geführt haben. Sehen sie denn nicht, daß Wir über das Land kommen und es an seinen Enden vermindern? Werden denn sie die Sieger sein?
Nay, We gave the good things of this life to these men and their fathers until the period grew long for them; See they not that We gradually reduce the land (in their control) from its outlying borders? Is it then they who will win?
Say: I warn you only by revelation; and the deaf do not hear the call whenever they are warned.
Sag: Ich warne euch nur mit der Eingebung. Aber die Tauben hören nicht den Ruf, wenn sie gewarnt werden.
Say, "I do but warn you according to revelation": But the deaf will not hear the call, (even) when they are warned!
And if a blast of the chastisement of your Lord were to touch them, they will certainly say: O woe to us! surely we were unjust.
Aber wenn ein Hauch von der Strafe deines Herrn sie berührt, sagen sie ganz gewiß: "O wehe uns! Wir pflegten ja Unrecht zu tun."
If but a breath of the Wrath of thy Lord do touch them, they will then say, "Woe to us! we did wrong indeed!"
And We will set up a just balance on the day of resurrection, so no soul shall be dealt with unjustly in the least; and though there be the weight of a grain of mustard seed, (yet) will We bring it, and sufficient are We to take account.
Und Wir stellen die gerechten Waagen für den Tag der Auferstehung auf. So wird keiner Seele um irgend etwas Unrecht zugefügt; und wäre es auch das Gewicht eines Senfkorns, Wir bringen es bei. Und Wir genügen als Berechner.
We shall set up scales of justice for the Day of Judgment, so that not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the least, and if there be (no more than) the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it (to account): and enough are We to take account.
And certainly We gave to Musa and Haroun the Furqan and a light and a reminder for those who would guard (against evil).
Und Wir gaben ja Musa und Harun die Unterscheidung(snorm) und eine Erleuchtung und eine Ermahnung für die Gottesfürchtigen,
In the past We granted to Moses and Aaron the criterion (for judgment), and a Light and a Message for those who would do right, -
(For) those who fear their Lord in secret and they are fearful of the hour.
die ihren Herrn im Verborgenen fürchten und die wegen der Stunde besorgt sind.
Those who fear their Lord in their most secret thoughts, and who hold the Hour (of Judgment) in awe.
And this is a blessed Reminder which We have revealed; will you then deny it?
Und dies ist eine gesegnete Ermahnung, die Wir hinabgesandt haben. Wollt ihr sie denn verwerfen?
And this is a blessed Message which We have sent down: will ye then reject it?
And certainly We gave to Ibrahim his rectitude before, and We knew him fully well.
Wir verliehen bereits zuvor Ibrahim seine Besonnenheit; und Wir wußten über ihn Bescheid.
We bestowed aforetime on Abraham his rectitude of conduct, and well were We acquainted with him.
When he said to his father and his people: What are these images to whose worship you cleave?
Als er zu seinem Vater und seinem Volk sagte: "Was sind das für Bildwerke, deren Andacht ihr euch hingebt?"
Behold! he said to his father and his people, "What are these images, to which ye are (so assiduously) devoted?"
They said: We found our fathers worshipping them.
Sie sagten: "Wir haben (schon) unsere Väter (vor)gefunden, wie sie ihnen dienten."
They said, "We found our fathers worshipping them."
He said: Certainly you have been, (both) you and your fathers, in manifest error.
Er sagte: "Ihr und eure Väter befindet euch ja in einem deutlichen Irrtum."
He said, "Indeed ye have been in manifest error - ye and your fathers."
They said: Have you brought to us the truth, or are you one of the triflers?
Sie sagten: "Bringst du uns die Wahrheit, oder gehörst du zu denjenigen, die ihr Spiel treiben?"
They said, "Have you brought us the Truth, or are you one of those who jest?"
He said: Nay! your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who brought them into existence, and I am of those who bear witness to this:
Er sagte: "Nein! Vielmehr ist euer Herr der Herr der Himmel und der Erde, Der sie erschaffen hat. Und ich gehöre zu denjenigen, die euch darüber Zeugnis ablegen.
He said, "Nay, your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, He Who created them (from nothing): and I am a witness to this (Truth).
And, by Allah! I will certainly do something against your idols after you go away, turning back.
Und bei Allah, ich werde ganz gewiß gegen eure Götzen eine List anwenden, nachdem ihr den Rücken gekehrt habt."
"And by Allah, I have a plan for your idols - after ye go away and turn your backs"..
So he broke them into pieces, except the chief of them, that haply they may return to it.
Da schlug er sie in Stücke, außer einem großen von ihnen, auf daß sie sich an ihn wenden möchten.
So he broke them to pieces, (all) but the biggest of them, that they might turn (and address themselves) to it.
They said: Who has done this to our gods? Most surely he is one of the unjust.
Sie sagten: "Wer hat dies mit unseren Göttern getan? Er gehört wahrlich zu den Ungerechten."
They said, "Who has done this to our gods? He must indeed be some man of impiety!"
They said: We heard a youth called Ibrahim speak of them.
Sie sagten: "Wir hörten einen Jüngling sie (in abfälliger Weise) erwähnen; man nennt ihn Ibrahim."
They said, "We heard a youth talk of them: He is called Abraham."
Said they: Then bring him before the eyes of the people, perhaps they may bear witness.
Sie sagten: "So bringt ihn her vor die Augen der Menschen, auf daß sie es bezeugen mögen."
They said, "Then bring him before the eyes of the people, that they may bear witness."
They said: Have you done this to our gods, O Ibrahim?
Sie sagten: "Hast du dies mit unseren Göttern getan, o Ibrahim?"
They said, "Art thou the one that did this with our gods, O Abraham?"
He said: Surely (some doer) has done it; the chief of them is this, therefore ask them, if they can speak.
Er sagte: "Nein! Vielmehr hat das dieser Große unter ihnen getan. Fragt sie doch, wenn sie reden können."
He said: "Nay, this was done by - this is their biggest one! ask them, if they can speak intelligently!"
Then they turned to themselves and said: Surely you yourselves are the unjust;
Da kamen sie wieder zu sich und sagten: "Ihr seid ja die Ungerechten."
So they turned to themselves and said, "Surely ye are the ones in the wrong!"
Then they were made to hang down their heads: Certainly you know that they do not speak.
Hierauf machten sie eine Kehrtwendung': "Du weißt doch, daß diese nicht reden können."
Then were they confounded with shame: (they said), "Thou knowest full well that these (idols) do not speak!"
He said: What! do you then serve besides Allah what brings you not any benefit at all, nor does it harm you?
Er sagte: "Dient ihr denn anstatt Allahs dem, was euch nichts nützt und nicht schadet?
(Abraham) said, "Do ye then worship, besides Allah, things that can neither be of any good to you nor do you harm?
Fie on you and on what you serve besides Allah; what! do you not then understand?
Pfui über euch und über das, dem ihr anstatt Allahs dient! Begreift ihr denn nicht?"
"Fie upon you, and upon the things that ye worship besides Allah! Have ye no sense?"..
They said: Burn him and help your gods, if you are going to do (anything).
Sie sagten: "Verbrennt ihn und helft euren Göttern, wenn ihr etwas tun wollt."
They said, "Burn him and protect your gods, If ye do (anything at all)!"
We said: O fire! be a comfort and peace to Ibrahim;
Wir sagten: "O Feuer, sei Kühlung und Unversehrtheit für Ibrahim."
We said, "O Fire! be thou cool, and (a means of) safety for Abraham!"
And they desired a war on him, but We made them the greatest losers.
Sie wollten gegen ihn mit einer List vorgehen. Da machten Wir sie zu den größten Verlierern.
Then they sought a stratagem against him: but We made them the ones that lost most!
And We delivered him as well as Lut (removing them) to the land which We had blessed for all people.
Und Wir erretteten ihn und Lut in das Land, das Wir für (all) die Weltenbewohner gesegnet haben.
But We delivered him and (his nephew) Lut (and directed them) to the land which We have blessed for the nations.
And We gave him Ishaq and Yaqoub, a son's son, and We made (them) all good.
Und Wir schenkten ihm lshaq und Ya'qub zusätzlich; und alle machten Wir rechtschaffen.
And We bestowed on him Isaac and, as an additional gift, (a grandson), Jacob, and We made righteous men of every one (of them).
And We made them Imams who guided (people) by Our command, and We revealed to them the doing of good and the keeping up of prayer and the giving of the alms, and Us (alone) did they serve;
Und Wir machten sie zu Vorbildern, die nach Unserem Befehl leiteten. Und Wir gaben ihnen ein, gute Werke zu tun, das Gebet zu verrichten und die Abgabe zu entrichten. Und sie pflegten Uns zu dienen.
And We made them leaders, guiding (men) by Our Command, and We sent them inspiration to do good deeds, to establish regular prayers, and to practise regular charity; and they constantly served Us (and Us only).
And (as for) Lut, We gave him wisdom and knowledge, and We delivered him from the town which wrought abominations; surely they were an evil people, transgressors;
Und Lut gaben Wir Urteil(skraft) und Wissen und erretteten ihn aus der Stadt, die schlechte Taten zu begehen pflegte. Sie waren ja böse Leute, sie waren Frevler.
And to Lut, too, We gave Judgment and Knowledge, and We saved him from the town which practised abominations: truly they were a people given to Evil, a rebellious people.
And We took him into Our mercy; surely he was of the good.
Und Wir ließen ihn in Unsere Barmherzigkeit eingehen. Gewiß, er gehört zu den Rechtschaffenen.
And We admitted him to Our Mercy: for he was one of the Righteous.
And Nuh, when he cried aforetime, so We answered him, and delivered him and his followers from the great calamity.
Und (auch) Nuh, als er zuvor rief. Da erhörten Wir ihn und erretteten darauf ihn und seine Angehörigen aus der großen Trübsal.
(Remember) Noah, when he cried (to Us) aforetime: We listened to his (prayer) and delivered him and his family from great distress.
And We helped him against the people who rejected Our communications; surely they were an evil people, so We drowned them all.
Und Wir halfen ihm vor den Leuten, die Unsere Zeichen für Lüge erklärten. Sie waren ja böse Leute, und so ließen Wir sie allesamt ertrinken.
We helped him against people who rejected Our Signs: truly they were a people given to Evil: so We drowned them (in the Flood) all together.
And Dawood and Sulaiman when they gave judgment concerning the field when the people's sheep pastured therein by night, and We were bearers of witness to their judgment.
Und (auch) Dawud und Sulaiman, als sie über das Saatfeld urteilten. Darin hatte Kleinvieh von (fremden) Leuten nachts geweidet. Und Wir waren für ihr Urteil Zeugen.
And remember David and Solomon, when they gave judgment in the matter of the field into which the sheep of certain people had strayed by night: We did witness their judgment.
So We made Sulaiman to understand it; and to each one We gave wisdom and knowledge; and We made the mountains, and the birds to celebrate Our praise with Dawood; and We were the doers.
Und Wir ließen Sulaiman es begreifen. Und allen gaben Wir Urteil(skraft) und Wissen. Und Wir machten die Berge zusammen mit Dawud dienstbar, daß sie (Uns) preisen, und (auch) die Vögel. Wir taten (es wirklich).
To Solomon We inspired the (right) understanding of the matter: to each (of them) We gave Judgment and Knowledge; it was Our power that made the hills and the birds celebrate Our praises, with David: it was We Who did (all these things).
And We taught him the making of coats of mail for you, that they might protect you in your wars; will you then be grateful?
Und Wir lehrten ihn die Verfertigung von (Panzer)kleidung für euch, damit sie euch vor eurer (gegenseitigen) Gewalt schütze. Wollt ihr nun dankbar sein?
It was We Who taught him the making of coats of mail for your benefit, to guard you from each other's violence: will ye then be grateful?
And (We made subservient) to Sulaiman the wind blowing violent, pursuing its course by his command to the land which We had blessed, and We are knower of all things.
Und Sulaiman (machten Wir) den Sturmwind (dienstbar), daß er auf seinen Befehl zum Land wehe, das Wir gesegnet haben - und Wir wußten über alles Bescheid -,
(It was Our power that made) the violent (unruly) wind flow (tamely) for Solomon, to his order, to the land which We had blessed: for We do know all things.
And of the rebellious people there were those who dived for him and did other work besides that, and We kept guard over them;
und auch unter den Satanen manche, die für ihn tauchten und (auch noch andere) Arbeiten außer dieser verrichteten; und Wir bewachten sie.
And of the evil ones, were some who dived for him, and did other work besides; and it was We Who guarded them.
And Ayub, when he cried to his Lord, (saying): Harm has afflicted me, and Thou art the most Merciful of the merciful.
Und (auch) Ayyub, als er zu seinem Herrn rief: "Mir ist gewiß Unheil widerfahren, doch Du bist der Barmherzigste der Barmherzigen."
And (remember) Job, when He cried to his Lord, "Truly distress has seized me, but Thou art the Most Merciful of those that are merciful."
Therefore We responded to him and took off what harm he had, and We gave him his family and the like of them with them: a mercy from Us and a reminder to the worshippers.
Da erhörten Wir ihn und nahmen das Unheil, das auf ihm war, von ihm hinweg, und gaben ihm seine Angehörigen und noch einmal die gleiche Zahl dazu, aus Barmherzigkeit von Uns und als Ermahnung für diejenigen, die (Uns) dienen.
So We listened to him: We removed the distress that was on him, and We restored his people to him, and doubled their number, - as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who serve Us.
And Ismail and Idris and Zulkifl; all were of the patient ones;
Und (auch) Isma'il und Idris und Du'1-Kifl. Jeder gehörte zu den Standhaften.
And (remember) Isma'il, Idris, and Zul - kifl, all (men) of constancy and patience;
And We caused them to enter into Our mercy, surely they were of the good ones.
Und Wir ließen sie in Unsere Barmherzigkeit eingehen. Gewiß, sie gehören zu den Rechtschaffenen.
We admitted them to Our mercy: for they were of the righteous ones.
And Yunus, when he went away in wrath, so he thought that We would not straiten him, so he called out among afflictions: There is no god but Thou, glory be to Thee; surely I am of those who make themselves to suffer loss.
Und (auch) dem Mann mit dem Fisch', als er erzürnt wegging. Da meinte er, Wir würden ihm nicht (den Lebensunterhalt) bemessen. Dann rief er in den Finsternissen: "Es gibt keinen Gott außer Dir! Preis sei Dir! Gewiß, ich gehöre zu den Ungerechten."
And remember Zun - nun, when he departed in wrath: He imagined that We had no power over him! But he cried through the deptHs of darkness, "There is no god but thou: glory to thee: I was indeed wrong!"
So We responded to him and delivered him from the grief and thus do We deliver the believers.
Da erhörten Wir ihn und erretteten ihn aus dem Kummer. So retten Wir die Gläubigen.
So We listened to him: and delivered him from distress: and thus do We deliver those who have faith.
And Zakariya, when he cried to his Lord: O my Lord leave me not alone; and Thou art the best of inheritors.
Und (auch) Zakariyya, als er zu seinem Herrn rief: "Mein Herr, lasse mich nicht kinderlos bleiben, und Du bist der beste Erbe."
And (remember) Zakariya, when he cried to his Lord: "O my Lord! leave me not without offspring, though thou art the best of inheritors."
So We responded to him and gave him Yahya and made his wife fit for him; surely they used to hasten, one with another In deeds of goodness and to call upon Us, hoping and fearing and they were humble before Us.
Da erhörten Wir ihn und schenkten ihm Yahya und besserten ihm seine Gattin. Sie pflegten sich ja mit den guten Dingen zu beeilen und Uns in Begehren und Ehrfurcht anzurufen, und sie pflegten vor Uns demütig zu sein.
So We listened to him: and We granted him Yahya: We cured his wife's (Barrenness) for him. These (three) were ever quick in emulation in good works; they used to call on Us with love and reverence, and humble themselves before Us.
And she who guarded her chastity, so We breathed into her of Our inspiration and made her and her son a sign for the nations.
Und (auch) diejenige, die ihre Scham unter Schutz stellte'. Da hauchten Wir ihr von Unserem Geist ein und machten sie und ihren Sohn zu einem Zeichen für die Weltenbewohner.
And (remember) her who guarded her chastity: We breathed into her of Our spirit, and We made her and her son a sign for all peoples.
Surely this Islam is your religion, one religion (only), and I am your Lord, therefore serve Me.
Gewiß, diese ist eure Gemeinschaft, eine einzige Gemeinschaft, und Ich bin euer Herr; so dient Mir!
Verily, this brotherhood of yours is a single brotherhood, and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore serve Me (and no other).
And they broke their religion (into sects) between them: to Us shall all come back.
Aber sie spalteten sich in ihrer Angelegenheit untereinander; doch sie werden alle zu Uns zurückkehren.
But (later generations) cut off their affair (of unity), one from another: (yet) will they all return to Us.
Therefore whoever shall do of good deeds and he is a believer, there shall be no denying of his exertion, and surely We will write (It) down for him.
Wer etwas an rechtschaffenen Werken tut und dabei gläubig ist, der wird für sein Bemühen nicht Undank ernten; Wir schreiben es ihm gut.
Whoever works any act of righteousness and has faith, - His endeavour will not be rejected: We shall record it in his favour.
And it is binding on a town which We destroy that they shall not return.
Und verboten ist es für (die Bewohner) eine(r jeden) Stadt, die Wir vernichteten, daß sie (ins Diesseits) zurückkehren,
But there is a ban on any population which We have destroyed: that they shall not return,
Even when Gog and Magog are let loose and they shall break forth from every elevated place.
bis die (Sperrmauer von) Ya'gug und Ma'güg geöffnet wird und sie von jeder Anhöhe schnell herbeilaufen
Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through (their barrier), and they swiftly swarm from every hill.
And the true promise shall draw nigh, then lo! the eyes of those who disbelieved shall be fixedly open: O woe to us! surely we were in a state of heedlessness as to this; nay, we were unjust.
und das wahre Versprechen nahegerückt ist, dann werden sogleich die Blicke derjenigen, die ungläubig sind, starr werden: "O wehe uns! Wir waren dessen ja unachtsam. Nein! Vielmehr pflegten wir Unrecht zu tun."
Then will the true promise draw nigh (of fulfilment): then behold! the eyes of the Unbelievers will fixedly stare in horror: "Ah! Woe to us! we were indeed heedless of this; nay, we truly did wrong!"
Surely you and what you worship besides Allah are the firewood of hell; to it you shall come.
Gewiß, ihr und das, dem ihr anstatt Allahs dient, seid Brennstoff der Hölle. Ihr werdet dahin hinabgehen.
Verily ye, (unbelievers), and the (false) gods that ye worship besides Allah, are (but) fuel for Hell! to it will ye (surely) come!
Had these been gods, they would not have come to it and all shall abide therein.
Wenn diese da Götter wären, gingen sie nicht zu ihr hinab. Und alle werden ewig darin bleiben.
If these had been gods, they would not have got there! but each one will abide therein.
For them therein shall be groaning and therein they shall not hear.
Sie werden darin seufzen und selbst darin nicht hören.
There, sobbing will be their lot, nor will they there hear (aught else).
Surely (as for) those for whom the good has already gone forth from Us, they shall be kept far off from it;
Gewiß, diejenigen, an die von Uns (das Versprechen für) die beste Behandlung vorausgegangen ist, sie werden von ihr ferngehalten,
Those for whom the good (record) from Us has gone before, will be removed far therefrom.
They will not hear its faintest sound, and they shall abide in that which their souls long for.
sie hören von ihr nicht (einmal) das leiseste Geräusch. Und sie werden in dem, was ihre Seelen begehrt haben, ewig bleiben.
Not the slightest sound will they hear of Hell: what their souls desired, in that will they dwell.
The great fearful event shall not grieve them, and the angels shall meet them: This is your day which you were promised.
Der größte Schrecken macht sie nicht traurig, und die Engel empfangen sie: "Das ist euer Tag, der euch versprochen wurde."
The Great Terror will bring them no grief: but the angels will meet them (with mutual greetings): "This is your Day, - (the Day) that ye were promised."
On the day when We will roll up heaven like the rolling up of the scroll for writings, as We originated the first creation, (so) We shall reproduce it; a promise (binding on Us); surely We will bring it about.
An dem Tag, da Wir den Himmel zusammenfalten, wie der Urkundenschreiber die Schriftstücke zusammenfaltet. Wie Wir eine erste Schöpfung am Anfang gemacht haben, wiederholen Wir sie; (das ist) ein für Uns bindendes Versprechen. Wir wer den es bestimmt tun.
The Day that We roll up the heavens like a scroll rolled up for books (completed), - even as We produced the first creation, so shall We produce a new one: a promise We have undertaken: truly shall We fulfil it.
And certainly We wrote in the Book after the reminder that (as for) the land, My righteous servants shall inherit it.
Und Wir haben bereits im Buch der Weisheit nach der Ermahnung geschrieben, daß Meine rechtschaffenen Diener das Land erben werden.
Before this We wrote in the Psalms, after the Message (given to Moses): My servants the righteous, shall inherit the earth."
Most surely in this is a message to a people who serve
In diesem ist fürwahr eine Botschaft an Leute, die (Uns) dienen.
Verily in this (Qur'an) is a Message for people who would (truly) worship Allah.
And We have not sent you but as a mercy to the worlds.
Und Wir haben dich nur als Barmherzigkeit für die Weltenbewohner gesandt.
We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures.
Say: It is only revealed to me that your Allah is one Allah; will you then submit?
Sag: Mir wird (als Offenbarung) nur eingegeben, daß euer Gott nur ein einziger Gott ist. Werdet ihr nun (Allah) ergeben sein?
Say: "What has come to me by inspiration is that your Allah is One Allah: will ye therefore bow to His Will (in Islam)?"
But if they turn back, say: I have given you warning in fairness and I do not know whether what you are threatened with is near or far;
Wenn sie sich abkehren, dann sag: Ich habe es euch (allen) gleichermaßen angekündigt, und ich weiß nicht, ob das nahe ist oder fernliegt, was euch versprochen wird.
But if they turn back, Say: "I have proclaimed the Message to you all alike and in truth; but I know not whether that which ye are promised is near or far.
Surely He knows what is spoken openly and He knows what you hide;
Gewiß, Er weiß, was an Worten laut vernehmbar geäußert wird, und Er weiß, was ihr verheimlicht.
"It is He Who knows what is open in speech and what ye hide (in your hearts).
And I do not know if this may be a trial for you and a provision till a time.
Und ich weiß (auch) nicht, ob es vielleicht nur eine Versuchung für euch ist und ein Nießbrauch auf Zeit.
"I know not but that it may be a trial for you, and a grant of (worldly) livelihood (to you) for a time."
He said: O my Lord! judge Thou with truth; and our Lord is the Beneficent Allah, Whose help is sought against what you ascribe (to Him).
Er sagte: Mein Herr, richte der Wahrheit entsprechend. Und unser Herr ist der Allerbanner, bei Dem Hilfe zu suchen ist gegen das, was ihr beschreibt.
Say: "O my Lord! judge Thou in truth!""Our Lord Most Gracious is the One Whose assistance should be sought against the blasphemies ye utter!"