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Al Qalam
Chapter 68, 52 verses
Shakir
Saheeh International
Deutsch
Pickthall
Shakir
Noon. I swear by the pen and what the angels write,
Saheeh International
Nun. By the pen and what they inscribe,
Deutsch
Nun. Beim Schreibrohr und dem, was sie in Zeilen niederschreiben.
Pickthall
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Nun. By the pen and that which they write (therewith),
Shakir
By the grace of your Lord you are not mad.
Saheeh International
You are not, [O Muhammad], by the favor of your Lord, a madman.
Deutsch
Du bist durch die Gunst deines Herrn kein Besessener.
Pickthall
Thou art not, for thy Lord's favour unto thee, a madman.
Shakir
And most surely you shall have a reward never to be cut off.
Saheeh International
And indeed, for you is a reward uninterrupted.
Deutsch
Es wird für dich wahrlich Lohn geben, der nicht aufhört.
Pickthall
And lo! thine verily will be a reward unfailing.
Shakir
And most surely you conform (yourself) to sublime morality.
Saheeh International
And indeed, you are of a great moral character.
Deutsch
Und du bist wahrlich von großartiger Wesensart.
Pickthall
And lo! thou art of a tremendous nature.
Shakir
So you shall see, and they (too) shall see,
Saheeh International
So you will see and they will see
Deutsch
Du wirst sehen, und (auch) sie werden sehen,
Pickthall
And thou wilt see and they will see
Shakir
Which of you is afflicted with madness.
Saheeh International
Which of you is the afflicted [by a devil].
Deutsch
wer von euch (durch Besessenheit) der Versuchung ausgesetzt ist.
Pickthall
Which of you is the demented.
Shakir
Surely your Lord best knows him who errs from His way, and He best knows the followers of the right course.
Saheeh International
Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has gone astray from His way, and He is most knowing of the [rightly] guided.
Deutsch
Gewiß, dein Herr weiß sehr wohl, wer von Seinem Weg abirrt, und Er kennt sehr wohl die Rechtgeleiteten.
Pickthall
Lo! thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who walk aright.
Shakir
So do not yield to the rejecters.
Saheeh International
Then do not obey the deniers.
Deutsch
So gehorche nicht den Leugnern (der Botschaft).
Pickthall
Therefor obey not thou the rejecters
Shakir
They wish that you should be pliant so they (too) would be pliant.
Saheeh International
They wish that you would soften [in your position], so they would soften [toward you].
Deutsch
Sie möchten gern, daß du schmeichelst, so daß (auch) sie schmeicheln (können).
Pickthall
Who would have had thee compromise, that they may compromise.
Shakir
And yield not to any mean swearer
Saheeh International
And do not obey every worthless habitual swearer
Deutsch
Und gehorche keinem verächtlichen Schwörer,
Pickthall
Neither obey thou each feeble oath - monger,
Shakir
Defamer, going about with slander
Saheeh International
[And] scorner, going about with malicious gossip -
Deutsch
Stichler und Verbreiter von Verleumdungen,
Pickthall
Detracter, spreader abroad of slanders,
Shakir
Forbidder of good, outstepping the limits, sinful,
Saheeh International
A preventer of good, transgressing and sinful,
Deutsch
Verweigerer des Guten, der Übertretungen begeht und ein Sünder ist,
Pickthall
Hinderer of the good, transgressor, malefactor
Shakir
Ignoble, besides all that, base - born;
Saheeh International
Cruel, moreover, and an illegitimate pretender.
Deutsch
einem von grobem Benehmen und darüber hinaus einem Eindringling
Pickthall
Greedy therewithal, intrusive.
Shakir
Because he possesses wealth and sons.
Saheeh International
Because he is a possessor of wealth and children,
Deutsch
(nur deshalb), weil er Besitz und Söhne hat.
Pickthall
It is because he is possessed of wealth and children
Shakir
When Our communications are recited to him, he says: Stories of those of yore.
Saheeh International
When Our verses are recited to him, he says, "Legends of the former peoples."
Deutsch
Wenn ihm Unsere Zeichen verlesen werden, sagt er: "(Es sind) Fabeln der Früheren."
Pickthall
That, when Our revelations are recited unto him, he saith: Mere fables of the men of old.
Shakir
We will brand him on the nose.
Saheeh International
We will brand him upon the snout.
Deutsch
Wir werden ihn mit einem Merkmal auf der Nase zeichnen.
Pickthall
We shall brand him on the nose.
Shakir
Surely We will try them as We tried the owners of the garden, when they swore that they would certainly cut off the produce in the morning,
Saheeh International
Indeed, We have tried them as We tried the companions of the garden, when they swore to cut its fruit in the [early] morning
Deutsch
Wir haben sie geprüft, wie Wir die Besitzer des Gartens prüften, als sie schworen, sie würden ihn bei Tagesanbruch abpflücken,
Pickthall
Lo! We have tried them as We tried the owners of the garden when they vowed that they would pluck its fruit next morning,
Shakir
And were not willing to set aside a portion (for the poor).
Saheeh International
Without making exception.
Deutsch
und nicht(s) ausnahmen'.
Pickthall
And made no exception (for the Will of Allah);
Shakir
Then there encompassed it a visitation from your Lord while they were sleeping.
Saheeh International
So there came upon the garden an affliction from your Lord while they were asleep.
Deutsch
Da ging darin Verheerendes von deinem Herrn umher, während sie schliefen,
Pickthall
Then a visitation from thy Lord came upon it while they slept
Shakir
So it became as black, barren land.
Saheeh International
And it became as though reaped.
Deutsch
und er war dann am Morgen wie abgepflückt.
Pickthall
And in the morning it was as if plucked.
Shakir
And they called out to each other in the morning,
Saheeh International
And they called one another at morning,
Deutsch
Da riefen sie bei Tagesanbruch einander zu:
Pickthall
And they cried out one unto another in the morning,
Shakir
Saying: Go early to your tilth if you would cut (the produce).
Saheeh International
[Saying], "Go early to your crop if you would cut the fruit."
Deutsch
Geht in der Morgenfrühe zu eurer Pflanzung, wenn ihr pflücken wollt.
Pickthall
Saying: Run unto your field if ye would pluck (the fruit).
Shakir
So they went, while they consulted together secretly,
Saheeh International
So they set out, while lowering their voices,
Deutsch
Da zogen sie los und flüsterten dabei einander zu:
Pickthall
So they went off, saying one unto another in low tones:
Shakir
Saying: No poor man shall enter it today upon you.
Saheeh International
[Saying], "There will surely not enter it today upon you [any] poor person."
Deutsch
In ihn soll heute ja kein Armer zu euch hineingelangen.
Pickthall
No needy man shall enter it to - day against you.
Shakir
And in the morning they went, having the power to prevent.
Saheeh International
And they went early in determination, [assuming themselves] able.
Deutsch
Und sie gingen hin in der Morgenfrühe, zum Verwehren bereit.
Pickthall
They went betimes, strong in (this) purpose.
Shakir
But when they saw it, they said: Most surely we have gone astray
Saheeh International
But when they saw it, they said, "Indeed, we are lost;
Deutsch
Als sie ihn aber sahen, sagten sie: "Wir haben uns fürwahr geirrt.
Pickthall
But when they saw it, they said: Lo! we are in error!
Shakir
Nay! we are made to suffer privation.
Saheeh International
Rather, we have been deprived."
Deutsch
Nein! Vielmehr entbehren wir alles."
Pickthall
Nay, but we are desolate!
Shakir
The best of them said: Did I not say to you, Why do you not glorify (Allah)?
Saheeh International
The most moderate of them said, "Did I not say to you, 'Why do you not exalt [Allah]?' "
Deutsch
Der Mittlere von ihnen sagte: "Habe ich nicht zu euch gesagt: Würdet ihr doch Allah preisen!"
Pickthall
The best among them said: Said I not unto you: Why glorify ye not (Allah) ?
Shakir
They said: Glory be to our Lord, surely we were unjust.
Saheeh International
They said, "Exalted is our Lord! Indeed, we were wrongdoers."
Deutsch
Sie sagten: "Preis sei unserem Herrn! Wir waren gewiß ungerecht."
Pickthall
They said: Glorified be our Lord! Lo! we have been wrong - doers.
Shakir
Then some of them advanced against others, blaming each other.
Saheeh International
Then they approached one another, blaming each other.
Deutsch
Da wandten sie sich einander zu, sich gegenseitig tadelnd.
Pickthall
Then some of them drew near unto others, self - reproaching.
Shakir
Said they: O woe to us! surely we were inordinate:
Saheeh International
They said, "O woe to us; indeed we were transgressors.
Deutsch
Sie sagten: "O wehe uns! Wir pflegten ja das Maß (an Frevel) zu überschreiten.
Pickthall
They said: Alas for us! In truth we were outrageous.
Shakir
Maybe, our Lord will give us instead one better than it; surely to our Lord do we make our humble petition.
Saheeh International
Perhaps our Lord will substitute for us [one] better than it. Indeed, we are toward our Lord desirous."
Deutsch
Vielleicht wird unser Herr uns zum Tausch dafür einen besseren (Garten) als ihn geben! Gewiß, nach Allah steht unser Begehren."
Pickthall
It may be that our Lord will give us better than this in place thereof. Lo! we beseech our Lord.
Shakir
Such is the chastisement, and certainly the chastisement of the hereafter is greater, did they but know!
Saheeh International
Such is the punishment [of this world]. And the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they only knew.
Deutsch
So ist die Strafe; aber die Strafe des Jenseits ist wahrlich größer, wenn sie nur wüßten!
Pickthall
Such was the punishment. And verily the punishment of the Hereafter is greater if they did but know.
Shakir
Surely those who guard (against evil) shall have with their Lord gardens of bliss.
Saheeh International
Indeed, for the righteous with their Lord are the Gardens of Pleasure.
Deutsch
Gewiß, für die Gottesfürchtigen wird es bei ihrem Herrn die Gärten der Wonne geben.
Pickthall
Lo! for those who keep from evil are gardens of bliss with their Lord.
Shakir
What! shall We then make (that is, treat) those who submit as the guilty?
Saheeh International
Then will We treat the Muslims like the criminals?
Deutsch
Sollen Wir etwa die Gottergebenen den Übeltätern gleichstellen?
Pickthall
Shall We then treat those who have surrendered as We treat the guilty ?
Shakir
What has happened to you? How do you judge?
Saheeh International
What is [the matter] with you? How do you judge?
Deutsch
Was ist mit euch? Wie urteilt ihr?
Pickthall
What aileth you ? How foolishly ye judge!
Shakir
Or have you a book wherein you read,
Saheeh International
Or do you have a scripture in which you learn
Deutsch
Oder habt ihr eine Schrift, in der ihr lernt (und sucht);
Pickthall
Or have ye a scripture wherein ye learn
Shakir
That you have surely therein what you choose?
Saheeh International
That indeed for you is whatever you choose?
Deutsch
ihr sollt darin wahrlich das haben, was ihr euch auswählt.
Pickthall
That ye shall indeed have all that ye choose ?
Shakir
Or have you received from Us an agreement confirmed by an oath extending to the day of resurrection that you shall surely have what you demand?
Saheeh International
Or do you have oaths [binding] upon Us, extending until the Day of Resurrection, that indeed for you is whatever you judge?
Deutsch
Oder habt ihr von Uns verbindliche Eide, die bis zum Tag der Auferstehung reichen; ihr bekommt wahrlich das, was ihr urteilt.
Pickthall
Or have ye a covenant on oath from Us that reacheth to the Day of Judgment, that yours shall be all that ye ordain ?
Shakir
Ask them which of them will vouch for that,
Saheeh International
Ask them which of them, for that [claim], is responsible.
Deutsch
Frage sie, wer von ihnen dafür Bürge ist.
Pickthall
Ask them (O Muhammad) which of them will vouch for that!
Shakir
Or have they associates if they are truthful.
Saheeh International
Or do they have partners? Then let them bring their partners, if they should be truthful.
Deutsch
Oder haben sie (etwa) Teilhaber? So sollen sie doch ihre Teilhaber beibringen, wenn sie wahrhaftig sind.
Pickthall
Or have they other gods ? Then let them bring their other gods if they are truthful
Shakir
On the day when there shall be a severe affliction, and they shall be called upon to make obeisance, but they shall not be able,
Saheeh International
The Day the shin will be uncovered and they are invited to prostration but the disbelievers will not be able,
Deutsch
Am Tag, da (manch) ein Schenkel entblößt wird und sie aufgerufen werden, sich (anbetend) niederzuwerfen, aber da werden sie es nicht können,
Pickthall
On the day when it befalleth in earnest, and they are ordered to prostrate themselves but are not able,
Shakir
Their looks cast down, abasement shall overtake them; and they were called upon to make obeisance indeed while yet they were safe.
Saheeh International
Their eyes humbled, humiliation will cover them. And they used to be invited to prostration while they were sound.
Deutsch
während ihre Blicke demütig sind und Erniedrigung sie bedeckt. Dabei waren sie doch bereits aufgefordert worden, sich (anbetend) niederzuwerfen, als sie (noch) heil waren.
Pickthall
With eyes downcast, abasement stupefying them. And they had been summoned to prostrate themselves while they were yet unhurt.
Shakir
So leave Me and him who rejects this announcement; We will overtake them by degrees, from whence they perceive not:
Saheeh International
So leave Me, [O Muhammad], with [the matter of] whoever denies the Qur'an. We will progressively lead them [to punishment] from where they do not know.
Deutsch
Lasse Mich (allein) mit denjenigen, die diese Aussage für Lüge erklären; Wir werden sie stufenweise (dem Verderben) näherbringen, von wo sie nicht wissen.
Pickthall
Leave Me (to deal) with those who give the lie to this pronouncement. We shall lead them on by steps from whence they know not.
Shakir
And I do bear with them, surely My plan is firm.
Saheeh International
And I will give them time. Indeed, My plan is firm.
Deutsch
Und Ich gewähre ihnen Aufschub. (Aber) gewiß, Meine List ist fest.
Pickthall
Yet I bear with them, for lo! My scheme is firm.
Shakir
Or do you ask from them a reward, so that they are burdened with debt?
Saheeh International
Or do you ask of them a payment, so they are by debt burdened down?
Deutsch
Oder verlangst du (etwa) von ihnen einen Lohn, so daß sie mit Schulden belastet wären?
Pickthall
Or dost thou (Muhammad) ask a fee from them so that they are heavily taxed ?
Shakir
Or have they (the knowledge of) the unseen, so that they write (it) down?
Saheeh International
Or have they [knowledge of] the unseen, so they write [it] down?
Deutsch
Oder besitzen sie (das Wissen über) das Verborgene, so daß sie (es) aufschreiben (können)?
Pickthall
Or is the Unseen theirs that they can write (thereof) ?
Shakir
So wait patiently for the judgment of your Lord, and be not like the companion of the fish, when he cried while he was in distress.
Saheeh International
Then be patient for the decision of your Lord, [O Muhammad], and be not like the companion of the fish when he called out while he was distressed.
Deutsch
So sei standhaft in Bezug auf das Urteil deines Herrn'. Und sei nicht wie der Gefährte des (großen) Fisches, als er voller Gram (zu Allah) rief.
Pickthall
But wait thou for thy Lord's decree, and be not like him of the fish, who cried out in despair.
Shakir
Were it not that favor from his Lord had overtaken him, he would certainly have been cast down upon the naked Found while he was blamed.
Saheeh International
If not that a favor from his Lord overtook him, he would have been thrown onto the naked shore while he was censured.
Deutsch
Wenn ihn nicht eine Gunst von seinem Herrn rechtzeitig erreicht hätte, wäre er wahrlich auf das kahle Land geworfen worden und hätte sich dabei Vorwürfe zugezogen.
Pickthall
Had it not been that favour from his Lord had reached him he surely had been cast into the wilderness while he was reprobate.
Shakir
Then his Lord chose him, and He made him of the good.
Saheeh International
And his Lord chose him and made him of the righteous.
Deutsch
Da erwählte ihn sein Herr und machte ihn zu einem der Rechtschaffenen.
Pickthall
But his Lord chose him and placed him among the righteous.
Shakir
And those who disbelieve would almost smite you with their eyes when they hear the reminder, and they say: Most surely he is mad.
Saheeh International
And indeed, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes when they hear the message, and they say, "Indeed, he is mad."
Deutsch
Diejenigen, die ungläubig sind, würden dich, wenn sie die Ermahnung hören, mit ihren Blicken wahrlich beinahe ins Straucheln bringen. Und sie sagen: "Er ist ja fürwahr besessen."
Pickthall
And lo! those who disbelieve would fain disconcert thee with their eyes when they hear the Reminder, and they say: Lo! he is indeed mad;
Shakir
And it is naught but a reminder to the nations.
Saheeh International
But it is not except a reminder to the worlds.
Deutsch
Doch es ist nur eine Ermahnung für die Weltenbewohner.
Pickthall
When it is naught else than a Reminder to creation.