AlrRahman

1 The Beneficent Allah,

1 The Most Merciful

1 (Allah) Most Gracious!

2 Taught the Quran.

2 Taught the Qur'an,

2 It is He Who has taught the Qur'an.

3 He created man,

3 Created man,

3 He has created man:

4 Taught him the mode of expression.

4 [And] taught him eloquence.

4 He has taught him speech (and intelligence).

5 The sun and the moon follow a reckoning.

5 The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation,

5 The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed;

6 And the herbs and the trees do prostrate (to Him).

6 And the stars and trees prostrate.

6 And the herbs and the trees - both (alike) prostrate in adoration.

7 And the heaven, He raised it high, and He made the balance

7 And the heaven He raised and imposed the balance

7 And the Firmament has He raised high, and He has set up the Balance (of Justice),

8 That you may not be inordinate in respect of the measure.

8 That you not transgress within the balance.

8 In order that ye may not transgress (due) balance.

9 And keep up the balance with equity and do not make the measure deficient.

9 And establish weight in justice and do not make deficient the balance.

9 So establish weight with justice and fall not short in the balance.

10 And the earth, He has set it for living creatures;

10 And the earth He laid [out] for the creatures.

10 It is He Who has spread out the earth for (His) creatures:

11 Therein is fruit and palms having sheathed clusters,

11 Therein is fruit and palm trees having sheaths [of dates]

11 Therein is fruit and date - palms, producing spathes (enclosing dates);

12 And the grain with (its) husk and fragrance.

12 And grain having husks and scented plants.

12 Also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet - smelling plants.

13 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

13 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

13 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

14 He created man from dry clay like earthen vessels,

14 He created man from clay like [that of] pottery.

14 He created man from sounding clay like unto pottery,

15 And He created the jinn of a flame of fire.

15 And He created the jinn from a smokeless flame of fire.

15 And He created Jinns from fire free of smoke:

16 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

16 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

16 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

17 Lord of the East and Lord of the West.

17 [He is] Lord of the two sunrises and Lord of the two sunsets.

17 (He is) Lord of the two Easts and Lord of the two Wests:

18 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

18 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

18 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

19 He has made the two seas to flow freely (so that) they meet together:

19 He released the two seas, meeting [side by side];

19 He has let free the two bodies of flowing water, meeting together:

20 Between them is a barrier which they cannot pass.

20 Between them is a barrier [so] neither of them transgresses.

20 Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress:

21 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

21 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

21 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

22 There come forth from them pearls, both large and small.

22 From both of them emerge pearl and coral.

22 Out of them come Pearls and Coral:

23 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

23 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

23 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

24 And His are the ships reared aloft in the sea like mountains.

24 And to Him belong the ships [with sails] elevated in the sea like mountains.

24 And His are the Ships sailing smoothly through the seas, lofty as mountains:

25 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

25 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

25 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

26 Everyone on it must pass away.

26 Everyone upon the earth will perish,

26 All that is on earth will perish:

27 And there will endure for ever the person of your Lord, the Lord of glory and honor.

27 And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.

27 But will abide (for ever) the Face of thy Lord, - full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.

28 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

28 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

28 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

29 All those who are in the heavens and the earth ask of Him; every moment He is in a state (of glory).

29 Whoever is within the heavens and earth asks Him; every day He is bringing about a matter.

29 Of Him seeks (its need) every creature in the heavens and on earth: every day in (new) Splendour doth He (shine)!

30 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

30 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

30 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

31 Soon will We apply Ourselves to you, O you two armies.

31 We will attend to you, O prominent beings.

31 Soon shall We settle your affairs, O both ye worlds!

32 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

32 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

32 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

33 O assembly of the jinn and the men! If you are able to pass through the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass through; you cannot pass through but with authority.

33 O company of jinn and mankind, if you are able to pass beyond the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass. You will not pass except by authority [from Allah].

33 O ye assembly of Jinns and men! If it be ye can pass beyond the zones of the heavens and the earth, pass ye! not without authority shall ye be able to pass!

34 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

34 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

34 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

35 The flames of fire and smoke will be sent on you two, then you will not be able to defend yourselves.

35 There will be sent upon you a flame of fire and smoke, and you will not defend yourselves.

35 On you will be sent (O ye evil ones twain!) a flame of fire (to burn) and a smoke (to choke): no defence will ye have:

36 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

36 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

36 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

37 And when the heaven is rent asunder, and then becomes red like red hide.

37 And when the heaven is split open and becomes rose - colored like oil -

37 When the sky is rent asunder, and it becomes red like ointment:

38 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

38 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -

38 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

39 So on that day neither man nor jinni shall be asked about his sin.

39 Then on that Day none will be asked about his sin among men or jinn.

39 On that Day no question will be asked of man or Jinn as to his sin.

40 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

40 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

40 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

41 The guilty shall be recognized by their marks, so they shall be seized by the forelocks and the feet.

41 The criminals will be known by their marks, and they will be seized by the forelocks and the feet.

41 (For) the sinners will be known by their marks: and they will be seized by their forelocks and their feet.

42 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

42 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

42 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

43 This is the hell which the guilty called a lie.

43 This is Hell, which the criminals deny.

43 This is the Hell which the Sinners deny:

44 Round about shall they go between it and hot, boiling water.

44 They will go around between it and scalding water, heated [to the utmost degree].

44 In its midst and in the midst of boiling hot water will they wander round!

45 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

45 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

45 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

46 And for him who fears to stand before his Lord are two gardens.

46 But for he who has feared the position of his Lord are two gardens -

46 But for such as fear the time when they will stand before (the Judgment Seat of) their Lord, there will be two Gardens -

47 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

47 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -

47 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

48 Having in them various kinds.

48 Having [spreading] branches.

48 Containing all kinds (of trees and delights); -

49 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

49 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

49 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

50 In both of them are two fountains flowing.

50 In both of them are two springs, flowing.

50 In them (each) will be two Springs flowing (free);

51 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

51 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

51 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

52 In both of them are two pairs of every fruit.

52 In both of them are of every fruit, two kinds.

52 In them will be Fruits of every kind, two and two.

53 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

53 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

53 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

54 Reclining on beds, the inner coverings of which are of silk brocade; and the fruits of the two gardens shall be within reach.

54 [They are] reclining on beds whose linings are of silk brocade, and the fruit of the two gardens is hanging low.

54 They will recline on Carpets, whose inner linings will be of rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be near (and easy of reach).

55 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

55 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

55 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

56 In them shall be those who restrained their eyes; before them neither man nor jinni shall have touched them.

56 In them are women limiting [their] glances, untouched before them by man or jinni -

56 In them will be (Maidens), chaste, restraining their glances, whom no man or Jinn before them has touched; -

57 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

57 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -

57 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

58 As though they were rubies and pearls.

58 As if they were rubies and coral.

58 Like unto Rubies and coral.

59 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

59 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

59 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

60 Is the reward of goodness aught but goodness?

60 Is the reward for good [anything] but good?

60 Is there any Reward for Good - other than Good?

61 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

61 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

61 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

62 And besides these two are two (other) gardens:

62 And below them both [in excellence] are two [other] gardens -

62 And besides these two, there are two other Gardens, -

63 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

63 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -

63 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

64 Both inclining to blackness.

64 Dark green [in color].

64 Dark - green in colour (from plentiful watering).

65 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

65 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

65 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

66 In both of them are two springs gushing forth.

66 In both of them are two springs, spouting.

66 In them (each) will be two Springs pouring forth water in continuous abundance:

67 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

67 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

67 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

68 In both are fruits and palms and pomegranates.

68 In both of them are fruit and palm trees and pomegranates.

68 In them will be Fruits, and dates and pomegranates:

69 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

69 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

69 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

70 In them are goodly things, beautiful ones.

70 In them are good and beautiful women -

70 In them will be fair (Companions), good, beautiful; -

71 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

71 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -

71 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

72 Pure ones confined to the pavilions.

72 Fair ones reserved in pavilions -

72 Companions restrained (as to their glances), in (goodly) pavilions; -

73 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

73 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -

73 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

74 Man has not touched them before them nor jinni.

74 Untouched before them by man or jinni -

74 Whom no man or Jinn before them has touched; -

75 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

75 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? -

75 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? -

76 Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets.

76 Reclining on green cushions and beautiful fine carpets.

76 Reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty.

77 Which then of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?

77 So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

77 Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?

78 Blessed be the name of your Lord, the Lord of Glory and Honor!

78 Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.

78 Blessed be the name of thy Lord, full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour.