Those who are faithfully true to their Amanat (all the duties which Allah has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts) and to their covenants;
And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay (water and earth).
Transliteration
Thumma jaAAalnahu nutfatan fee qararin makeenin
Pickthall
Then placed him as a drop (of seed) in a safe lodging;
Arabic, with marks
ثُمَّ جَعَلْنَاهُ نُطْفَةً فِي قَرَارٍ مَّكِينٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Thereafter We made him (the offspring of Adam) as a Nutfah (mixed drops of the male and female sexual discharge and lodged it) in a safe lodging (womb of the woman).
Then fashioned We the drop a clot, then fashioned We the clot a little lump, then fashioned We the little lump bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, and then produced it as another creation. So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators!
Then We made the Nutfah into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We made the clot into a little lump of flesh, then We made out of that little lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We brought it forth as another creation. So Blessed is Allah, the Best of creators.
Transliteration
Thumma innakum baAAda thalika lamayyitoona
Pickthall
Then lo! after that ye surely die.
Arabic, with marks
ثُمَّ إِنَّكُم بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ لَمَيِّتُونَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
After that, surely, you will die.
Transliteration
Thumma innakum yawma alqiyamati tubAAathoona
Pickthall
Then lo! on the Day of Resurrection ye are raised (again).
Arabic, with marks
ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ تُبْعَثُونَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Then (again), surely, you will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection.
Transliteration
Walaqad khalaqna fawqakum sabAAa taraiqa wama kunna AAani alkhalqi ghafileena
Pickthall
And We have created above you seven paths, and We are never unmindful of creation.
And lo! in the cattle there is verily a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, and many uses have ye in them, and of them do ye eat;
And verily in the cattle there is indeed a lesson for you. We give you to drink (milk) of that which is in their bellies. And there are, in them, numerous (other) benefits for you, and of them you eat.
Transliteration
WaAAalayha waAAala alfulki tuhmaloona
Pickthall
And on them and on the ship ye are carried.
Arabic, with marks
وَعَلَيْهَا وَعَلَى الْفُلْكِ تُحْمَلُونَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And on them, and on ships you are carried.
Transliteration
Walaqad arsalna noohan ila qawmihi faqala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona
Pickthall
And We verily sent Noah unto his folk, and he said: O my people! Serve Allah. Ye have no other God save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil) ?
And indeed We sent Nuh (Noah) to his people, and he said: "O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other Ilah (God) but Him (Islamic Monotheism). Will you not then be afraid (of Him i.e. of His punishment because of worshipping others besides Him)?"
Transliteration
Faqala almalao allatheena kafaroo min qawmihi ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yureedu an yatafaddala AAalaykum walaw shaa Allahu laanzala malaikatan ma samiAAna bihatha fee abaina alawwaleena
Pickthall
But the chieftains of his folk, who disbelieved, said: This is only a mortal like you who would make himself superior to you. Had Allah willed, He surely could have sent down angels. We heard not of this in the case of our fathers of old.
But the chiefs of his people who disbelieved said: "He is no more than a human being like you, he seeks to make himself superior to you. Had Allah willed, He surely could have sent down angels. Never did we hear such a thing among our fathers of old.
Transliteration
In huwa illa rajulun bihi jinnatun fatarabbasoo bihi hattaheenin
Pickthall
He is only a man in whom is a madness, so watch him for a while.
"He is only a man in whom is madness, so wait for him a while."
Transliteration
Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni
Pickthall
He said: My Lord! Help me because they deny me.
Arabic, with marks
قَالَ رَبِّ انصُرْنِي بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Nuh (Noah)] said: "O my Lord! Help me because they deny me."
Transliteration
Faawhayna ilayhi ani isnaAAi alfulka biaAAyunina wawahyina faitha jaa amruna wafara alttannooru faosluk feeha min kullin zawjayni ithnayni waahlaka illa man sabaqa AAalayhi alqawlu minhum wala tukhatibnee fee allatheena thalamoo innahum mughraqoona
Pickthall
Then We inspired in him, saying: Make the ship under Our eyes and Our inspiration. Then, when Our command cometh and the oven gusheth water, introduce therein of every (kind) two spouses, and thy household save him thereof against whom the Word hath already gone forth. And plead not with Me on behalf of those who have done wrong. Lo! they will be drowned.
So We revealed to him (saying): "Construct the ship under Our Eyes and under Our Revelation (guidance). Then, when Our Command comes, and water gushes forth from the oven, take on board of each kind two (male and female), and your family, except those thereof against whom the Word has already gone forth. And address Me not in favour of those who have done wrong. Verily, they are to be drowned.
And when you have embarked on the ship, you and whoever is with you, then say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has saved us from the people who are Zalimun (i.e. oppressors, wrong-doers, polytheists, those who join others in worship with Allah).
Verily, in this [what We did as regards drowning of the people of Nuh (Noah)], there are indeed Ayat (proofs, evidence, lessons, signs, etc. for men to understand), for sure We are ever putting (men) to the test.
Transliteration
Thumma anshana min baAAdihim qarnan akhareena
Pickthall
Then, after them, We brought forth another generation;
Arabic, with marks
ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَا مِن بَعْدِهِمْ قَرْنًا آخَرِينَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Then, after them, We created another generation.
Transliteration
Faarsalna feehim rasoolan minhum ani oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona
Pickthall
And we sent among them a messenger of their own, saying: Serve Allah, Ye have no other God save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil) ?
And We sent to them a Messenger from among themselves (saying): "Worship Allah! You have no other Ilah (God) but Him. Will you not then be afraid (of Him i.e. of His punishment because of worshipping others besides Him)?"
Transliteration
Waqala almalao min qawmihi allatheena kafaroo wakaththaboo biliqai alakhirati waatrafnahum fee alhayati alddunya ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yakulu mimma takuloona minhu wayashrabu mimma tashraboona
Pickthall
And the chieftains of his folk, who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, and whom We had made soft in the life of the world, said: This is only a mortal like you, who eateth of that whereof ye eat and drinketh of that ye drink.
And the chiefs of his people who disbelieved and denied the Meeting in the Hereafter, and whom We had given the luxuries and comforts of this life, said: "He is no more than a human being like you, he eats of that which you eat, and drinks of what you drink.
So As-Saihah (torment - awful cry) overtook them in truth (with justice), and We made them as rubbish of dead plants. So away with the people who are Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, disobedient to His Messengers).
Transliteration
Thumma anshana min baAAdihim quroonan akhareena
Pickthall
Then after them We brought forth other generations.
Arabic, with marks
ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَا مِن بَعْدِهِمْ قُرُونًا آخَرِينَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Then, after them, We created other generations.
Transliteration
Ma tasbiqu min ommatin ajalaha wama yastakhiroona
Pickthall
No nation can outstrip its term, nor yet postpone it.
No nation can advance their term, nor can they delay it.
Transliteration
Thumma arsalna rusulana tatra kulla ma jaa ommatan rasooluha kaththaboohu faatbaAAna baAAdahum baAAdan wajaAAalnahum ahadeetha fabuAAdan liqawmin la yuminoona
Pickthall
Then We sent our messengers one after another. Whenever its messenger came unto a nation they denied him; so We caused them to follow one another (to disaster) and We made them bywords. A far removal for folk who believe not!
Then We sent Our Messengers in succession. Every time there came to a nation their Messenger, they denied him; so We made them follow one another (to destruction), and We made them as Ahadith (the true stories for mankind to learn a lesson from them). So away with a people who believe not!
Then We sent Musa (Moses) and his brother Harun (Aaron), with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and manifest authority,
Transliteration
Ila firAAawna wamalaihi faistakbaroo wakanoo qawman AAaleena
Pickthall
Unto Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they scorned (them) and they were despotic folk.
To Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs, but they behaved insolently and they were people self-exalting (by disobeying their Lord, and exalting themselves over and above the Messenger of Allah).
Transliteration
Faqaloo anuminu libasharayni mithlina waqawmuhuma lana AAabidoona
Pickthall
And they said: Shall we put faith in two mortals like ourselves, and whose folk are servile unto us ?
O (you) Messengers! Eat of the Tayyibat [all kinds of Halal foods which Allah has made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables, fruits, etc.] and do righteous deeds. Verily! I am Well-Acquainted with what you do.
We hasten unto them with good things. Nay, [it is a Fitnah (trial) in this worldly life so that they will have no share of good things in the Hereafter] but they perceive not. [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi].
Transliteration
Inna allatheena hum min khashyati rabbihim mushfiqoona
And those who give that (their charity) which they give (and also do other good deeds) with their hearts full of fear (whether their alms and charities have been accepted or not), because they are sure to return to their Lord (for reckoning).
It is these who hasten in the good deeds, and they are foremost in them [e.g. offering the compulsory Salat (prayers) in their (early) stated, fixed times and so on].
Transliteration
Wala nukallifu nafsan illa wusAAaha waladayna kitabun yantiqu bialhaqqi wahum la yuthlamoona
Pickthall
And we task not any soul beyond its scope, and with Us is a Record which speaketh the truth, and they will not be wronged.
Indeed My Verses used to be recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels (denying them, and refusing with hatred to listen to them).
Transliteration
Mustakbireena bihi samiran tahjuroona
Pickthall
In scorn thereof. Nightly did ye rave together.
Arabic, with marks
مُسْتَكْبِرِينَ بِهِ سَامِرًا تَهْجُرُونَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
In pride (they - Quraish pagans and polytheists of Makkah used to feel proud that they are the dwellers of Makkah sanctuary - Haram), talking evil about it (the Qur'an) by night.
Transliteration
Afalam yaddabbaroo alqawla am jaahum ma lam yati abaahumu alawwaleena
Pickthall
Have they not pondered the Word, or hath that come unto them which came not unto their fathers of old ?
Have they not pondered over the Word (of Allah, i.e. what is sent down to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم), or has there come to them what had not come to their fathers of old?
Transliteration
Am lam yaAArifoo rasoolahum fahum lahu munkiroona
Pickthall
Or know they not their messenger, and so reject him ?
Or say they: There is madness in him? Nay, but he brought them the truth [i.e. Tauhid: Worshipping Allah Alone in all aspects, the Qur'an and the religion of Islam], but most of them (the disbelievers) are averse to the truth.
And if the Truth had followed their desires, verily the heavens and the earth and whosoever is therein had been corrupted. Nay, We have brought them their Reminder, but from their Reminder they now turn away.
And if the truth had been in accordance with their desires, verily, the heavens and the earth, and whosoever is therein would have been corrupted! Nay, We have brought them their reminder, but they turn away from their reminder.
Transliteration
Am tasaluhum kharjan fakharaju rabbika khayrun wahuwa khayru alrraziqeena
Pickthall
Or dost thou ask of them (O Muhammad) any tribute ? But the bounty of thy Lord is better, for He is Best of all who make provision.
Or is it that you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) ask them for some wages? But the recompense of your Lord is better, and He is the Best of those who give sustenance.
Transliteration
Wainnaka latadAAoohum ilasiratin mustaqeemin
Pickthall
And lo! thou summonest them indeed unto a straight path.
And though We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on them, still they would obstinately persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.
Transliteration
Walaqad akhathnahum bialAAathabi fama istakanoo lirabbihim wama yatadarraAAoona
Pickthall
Already have We grasped them with punishment, but they humble not themselves unto their Lord, nor do they pray,
Say: "Who is (the) Lord of the seven heavens, and (the) Lord of the Great Throne?"
Transliteration
Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tattaqoona
Pickthall
They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: Will ye not then keep duty (unto Him) ?
Arabic, with marks
سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّهِ ۚ قُلْ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
They will say: "Allah." Say: "Will you not then fear Allah (believe in His Oneness, obey Him, believe in the Resurrection and Recompense for every good or bad deed)?"
Transliteration
Qul man biyadihi malakootu kulli shayin wahuwa yujeeru wala yujaru AAalayhi in kuntum taAAlamoona
Pickthall
Say: In Whose hand is the dominion over all things and He protecteth, while against Him there is no protection, if ye have knowledge ?
Say "In Whose Hand is the sovereignty of everything (i.e. treasures of each and everything)? And He protects (all), while against Whom there is no protector, (i.e. if Allah saves anyone none can punish or harm him, and if Allah punishes or harms anyone none can save him), if you know?" [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi]
Transliteration
Sayaqooloona lillahi qul faanna tusharoona
Pickthall
They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: How then are ye bewitched ?
Arabic, with marks
سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّهِ ۚ قُلْ فَأَنَّىٰ تُسْحَرُونَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
They will say: "(All that belongs) to Allah." Say: "How then are you deceived and turn away from the truth?"
Transliteration
Bal ataynahum bialhaqqi wainnahum lakathiboona
Pickthall
Nay, but We have brought them the Truth, and lo! they are liars.
Nay, but We have brought them the truth (Islamic Monotheism), and verily, they (disbelievers) are liars.
Transliteration
Ma ittakhatha Allahu min waladin wama kana maAAahu min ilahin ithan lathahaba kullu ilahin bima khalaqa walaAAala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona
Pickthall
Allah hath not chosen any son, nor is there any god along with Him; else would each god have assuredly championed that which he created, and some of them would assuredly have overcome others. Glorified be Allah above all that they allege.
No son (or offspring) did Allah beget, nor is there any ilah (god) along with Him. (If there had been many gods), then each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have tried to overcome others! Glorified be Allah above all that they attribute to Him!
Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he says: "My Lord! Send me back,
Transliteration
LaAAallee aAAmalu salihan feema taraktu kalla innaha kalimatun huwa qailuha wamin waraihim barzakhun ila yawmi yubAAathoona
Pickthall
That I may do right in that which I have left behind! But nay! It is but a word that he speaketh; and behind them is a barrier until the day when they are raised.
"So that I may do good in that which I have left behind!" No! It is but a word that he speaks; and behind them is Barzakh (a barrier) until the Day when they will be resurrected.
Transliteration
Faitha nufikha fee alssoori fala ansaba baynahum yawmaithin wala yatasaaloona
Pickthall
And when the trumpet is blown there will be no kinship among them that day, nor will they ask of one another.
Verily there was a party of My slaves, who used to say: "Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us, and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of all who show mercy!"
Transliteration
Faittakhathtumoohum sikhriyyan hatta ansawkum thikree wakuntum minhum tadhakoona
Pickthall
But ye chose them for a laughing - stock until they caused you to forget remembrance of Me, while ye laughed at them.
And whoever invokes (or worships), besides Allah, any other ilah (god), of whom he has no proof; then his reckoning is only with his Lord. Surely! Al-Kafirun (the disbelievers in Allah and in the Oneness of Allah, polytheists, pagans, idolaters) will not be .