Chapter 37, 182 verses
Waalssaffati saffan
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. By those (angels) ranged in ranks (or rows).
By those [angels] lined up in rows
Faalzzajirati zajran
By those (angels) who drive the clouds in a good way.
And those who drive [the clouds]
Faalttaliyati thikran
By those (angels) who bring the Book and the Qur'an from Allah to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].
And those who recite the message,
Inna ilahakum lawahidun
Verily your Ilah (God) is indeed One (i.e. Allah):
Indeed, your God is One,
Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma warabbu almashariqi
Lord of the heavens and of the earth, and all that is between them, and Lord of every point of the sun's risings.
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.
Inna zayyanna alssamaa alddunya bizeenatin alkawakibi
Verily We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty).
Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars
Wahifthan min kulli shaytanin maridin
And to guard against every rebellious devil.
And as protection against every rebellious devil
La yassammaAAoona ila almalai alaAAla wayuqthafoona min kulli janibin
They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side.
[So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,
Duhooran walahum AAathabun wasibun
Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment.
Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,
Illa man khatifa alkhatfata faatbaAAahu shihabun thaqibun
Except such as snatch away something by stealing, 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].
Faistaftihim ahum ashaddu khalqan am man khalaqna inna khalaqnahum min teenin lazibin
Then ask them (i.e. these polytheists, O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are they stronger as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains) whom We have created?" Verily, We created them 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.
Bal AAajibta wayaskharoona
Nay, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) wondered (at their insolence) while they mock (at you and at the Qur'an).
But you wonder, while they mock,
Waitha thukkiroo la yathkuroona
And when they are reminded, they pay no attention.
And when they are reminded, they remember not.
Waitha raaw ayatan yastaskhiroona
And when they see an Ayah (a sign, or an evidence) from Allah, they mock at it.
And when they see a sign, they ridicule
Waqaloo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun
And they say: "This is nothing but evident magic!
And say, "This is not but obvious magic.
Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona
"When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we (then) verily be resurrected?
When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
Awaabaona alawwaloona
"And also our fathers of old?"
And our forefathers [as well]?"
Qul naAAam waantum dakhiroona
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Yes, and you shall then be humiliated."
Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."
Fainnama hiya zajratun wahidatun faitha hum yanthuroona
It will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e. the second blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be staring!
It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.
Waqaloo ya waylana hatha yawmu alddeeni
They will say: "Woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense!"
They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."
Hatha yawmu alfasli allathee kuntum bihi tukaththiboona
(It will be said): "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
[They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
Ohshuroo allatheena thalamoo waazwajahum wama kanoo yaAAbudoona
(It will be said to the angels): "Assemble those who did wrong, together with their companions (from the devils) and what they used to worship,
[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship
Min dooni Allahi faihdoohum ila sirati aljaheemi
"Instead of Allah, and lead them on to the way of flaming Fire (Hell);
Other than Allah, and guide them to the path of Hellfire
Waqifoohum innahum masooloona
"But stop them, verily they are to be questioned.
And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."
Ma lakum la tanasaroona
"What is the matter with you? Why do you not help one another (as you used to do in the world)?"
[They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"
Bal humu alyawma mustaslimoona
Nay, but that Day they shall surrender.
But they, that Day, are in surrender.
Waaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona
And they will turn to one another and question one another.
And they will approach one another blaming each other.
Qaloo innakum kuntum tatoonana AAani alyameeni
They will say: "It was you who used to come to us from the right side [i.e. from the right side of one of us and beautify for us every evil, enjoin on us polytheism, and stop us from the truth i.e. Islamic Monotheism and from every good deed]."
They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."
Qaloo bal lam takoonoo mumineena
They will reply: "Nay, you yourselves were not believers.
The oppressors will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,
Wama kana lana AAalaykum min sultanin bal kuntum qawman tagheena
"And we had no authority over you. Nay! But you were Taghun (transgressing) people (polytheists, and disbelievers).
And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.
Fahaqqa AAalayna qawlu rabbina inna lathaiqoona
"So now the Word of our Lord has been justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste (the torment).
So the word of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].
Faaghwaynakum inna kunna ghaweena
"So we led you astray because we were ourselves astray."
And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."
Fainnahum yawmaithin fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona
Then verily, that Day, they will (all) share in the torment.
So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.
Inna kathalika nafAAalu bialmujrimeena
Certainly, that is how We deal with Al-Mujrimun (polytheists, sinners, disbelievers, criminals, the disobedient to Allah).
Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.
Innahum kanoo itha qeela lahum la ilaha illa Allahu yastakbiroona
Truly, when it was said to them: La ilaha illallah "(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)," they puffed themselves up with pride (i.e. denied it).
Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant
Wayaqooloona ainna latarikoo alihatina lishaAAirin majnoonin
And (they) said: "Are we going to abandon our alihah (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?"
And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"
Bal jaa bialhaqqi wasaddaqa almursaleena
Nay! he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come with the truth (i.e. Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism and this Qur'an) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
Innakum lathaiqoo alAAathabi alaleemi
Verily, you (pagans of Makkah) are going to taste the painful torment;
Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,
Wama tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona
And you will be requited nothing except for what you used to do (evil deeds, sins, and Allah's disobedience which you used to do in this world)
And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
Save the chosen slaves of Allah (i.e. the true believers of Islamic Monotheism).
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
Olaika lahum rizqun maAAloomun
For them there will be a known provision (in Paradise),
Those will have a provision determined -
Fawakihu wahum mukramoona
Fruits; and they shall be honoured,
Fruits; and they will be honored
Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi
In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),
In gardens of pleasure
AAala sururin mutaqabileena
Facing one another on thrones.
On thrones facing one another.
Yutafu AAalayhim bikasin min maAAeenin
Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine -
There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,
Baydaa laththatin lilshsharibeena
White, delicious to the drinkers.
White and delicious to the drinkers;
La feeha ghawlun wala hum AAanha yunzafoona
Neither will they have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin) from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.
WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi AAeenun
And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives), restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], with wide and beautiful eyes.
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,
Kaannahunna baydun maknoonun
(Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.
As if they were [delicate] eggs, well - protected.
Faaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona
Then they will turn to one another, mutually questioning.
And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.
Qala qailun minhum innee kana lee qareenun
A speaker of them will say: "Verily, I had a companion (in the world),
A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth]
Yaqoolu ainnaka lamina almusaddiqeena
Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in resurrection after death).
Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe
Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamadeenoona
"(That) when we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward or punishment (according to our deeds)?"
That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"
Qala hal antum muttaliAAoona
(The speaker) said: "Will you look down?"
He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"
FaittalaAAa faraahu fee sawai aljaheemi
So 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.
Qala taAllahi in kidta laturdeeni
He said: "By Allah! You have nearly ruined me.
He will say, "By Allah, you almost ruined me.
Walawla niAAmatu rabbee lakuntu mina almuhdareena
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to Hell)."
If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].
Afama nahnu bimayyiteena
(The dwellers of Paradise will say) "Are we then not to die (any more)?
Then, are we not to die
Illa mawtatana aloola wama nahnu bimuAAaththabeena
Except our first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."
Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"
Inna hatha lahuwa alfawzu alAAatheemu
Truly, this is the supreme success!
Indeed, this is the great attainment.
Limithli hatha falyaAAmali alAAamiloona
For the like of this let the workers work.
For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.
Athalika khayrun nuzulan am shajaratu alzzaqqoomi
Is that (Paradise) better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum (a horrible tree in Hell)?
Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?
Inna jaAAalnaha fitnatan lilththalimeena
Truly We have made it (as) a trail for the Zalimun (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers).
Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.
Innaha shajaratun takhruju fee asli aljaheemi
Verily, 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,
TalAAuha kaannahu ruoosu alshshayateeni
The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayatin (devils);
Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.
Fainnahum laakiloona minha famalioona minha albutoona
Truly, they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.
Thumma inna lahum AAalayha lashawban min hameemin
Then on the top of that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of boiling water and Zaqqum in their bellies).
Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.
Thumma inna marjiAAahum laila aljaheemi
Then thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell.
Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.
Innahum alfaw abaahum dalleena
Verily, they found their fathers on the wrong path;
Indeed they found their fathers astray.
Fahum AAala atharihim yuhraAAoona
So they (too) hastened in their footsteps!
So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.
Walaqad dalla qablahum aktharu alawwaleena
And indeed most of the men of old went astray before them;
And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,
Walaqad arsalna feehim munthireena
And indeed We sent among them warners (Messengers);
And We had already sent among them warners.
Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almunthareena
Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded not).
Then look how was the end of those who were warned -
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
Except the chosen slaves of Allah (faithful, obedient, and true believers of Islamic Monotheism).
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
Walaqad nadana noohun falaniAAma almujeeboona
And indeed Nuh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are the Best of those who answer (the request).
And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.
Wanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi
And We rescued him and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning),
And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.
WajaAAalna thurriyyatahu humu albaqeena
And, his progeny, them We made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth).
And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
And left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations:
And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Salamun AAala noohin fee alAAalameena
"Salam (peace) be upon Nuh (Noah) (from Us) among the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!"
"Peace upon Noah among the worlds."
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
Verily, he [Nuh (Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Thumma aghraqna alakhareena
Then We drowned the others (disbelievers and polytheists).
Then We drowned the disbelievers.
Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibraheema
And, verily, among those who followed his [Nuh's (Noah)] way (Islamic Monotheism) was Ibrahim (Abraham).
And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,
Ith jaa rabbahu biqalbin saleemin
When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allah Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allah Alone - true Islamic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].
When he came to his Lord with a sound heart
Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi matha taAAbudoona
When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?
[And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?
Aifkan alihatan doona Allahi tureedoona
"Is it a falsehood - alihah (gods) other than Allah - that you desire?
Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allah you desire?
Fama thannukum birabbi alAAalameena
"Then what think you about the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?"
Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"
Fanathara nathratan fee alnnujoomi
Then he cast a glance at the stars,
And he cast a look at the stars
Faqala innee saqeemun
And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague). [He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan feast)]."
And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."
Fatawallaw AAanhu mudbireena
So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).
So they turned away from him, departing.
Faragha ila alihatihim faqala ala takuloona
Then he turned to their alihah (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?
Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?
Ma lakum la tantiqoona
"What is the matter with you that you speak not?"
What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?"
Faragha AAalayhim darban bialyameeni
Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.
And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.
Faaqbaloo ilayhi yaziffoona
Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.
Then the people came toward him, hastening.
Qala ataAAbudoona ma tanhitoona
He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?
He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
WaAllahu khalaqakum wama taAAmaloona
"While Allah has created you and what you make!"
While Allah created you and that which you do?"
Qaloo ibnoo lahu bunyanan faalqoohu fee aljaheemi
They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"
They said, "Construct for him a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
Faaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alasfaleena
So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.
And they intended for him a plan, but We made them the most debased.
Waqala innee thahibun ila rabbee sayahdeeni
And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"
And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.
Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena
"My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."
My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."
Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleemin
So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.
So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.
Falamma balagha maAAahu alssaAAya qala ya bunayya innee ara fee almanami annee athbahuka faonthur matha tara qala ya abati ifAAal ma tumaru satajidunee in shaa Allahu mina alssabireena
And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allah). So look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha' Allah (if Allah wills), you shall find me of As-Sabirun (the patient)."
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."
Falamma aslama watallahu liljabeeni
Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);
And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,
Wanadaynahu an ya ibraheemu
We called out to him: "O Abraham!
We called to him, "O Abraham,
Qad saddaqta alrruya inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
You have fulfilled the dream!" Verily thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See 2:112).
You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Inna hatha lahuwa albalao almubeenu
Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial.
Indeed, this was the clear trial.
Wafadaynahu bithibhin AAatheemin
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. كبش - a ram);
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Salamun AAala ibraheema
"Salam (peace) be upon Ibrahim (Abraham)!"
"Peace upon Abraham."
Kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Wabashsharnahu biishaqa nabiyyan mina alssaliheena
And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishaq (Isaac) - a Prophet from the righteous.
And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.
Wabarakna AAalayhi waAAala ishaqa wamin thurriyyatihima muhsinun wathalimun linafsihi mubeenun
We blessed him and Ishaq (Isaac). And of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.
And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself.
Walaqad mananna AAala moosa waharoona
And, indeed We gave Our Grace to Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron).
And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.
Wanajjaynahuma waqawmahuma mina alkarbi alAAatheemi
And We saved them and their people from the great distress,
And We saved them and their people from the great affliction,
Wanasarnahum fakanoo humu alghalibeena
And helped them, so that they became the victors;
And We supported them so it was they who overcame.
Waataynahuma alkitaba almustabeena
And We gave them the clear Scripture;
And We gave them the explicit Scripture,
Wahadaynahuma alssirata almustaqeema
And guided them to the Right Path.
And We guided them on the straight path.
Watarakna AAalayhima fee alakhireena
And We left for them (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:
Salamun AAala moosa waharoona
"Salam (peace) be upon Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)!"
"Peace upon Moses and Aaron."
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Innahuma min AAibadina almumineena
Verily, they were two of Our believing slaves.
Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.
Wainna ilyasa lamina almursaleena
And verily, Iliyas (Elias) was one of the Messengers.
And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,
Ith qala liqawmihi ala tattaqoona
When he said to his people: "Will you not fear Allah?
When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allah?
AtadAAoona baAAlan watatharoona ahsana alkhaliqeena
"Will you call upon Ba'l (a well known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the Best of creators,
Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators -
Allaha rabbakum warabba abaikumu alawwaleena
"Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?"
Fakaththaboohu fainnahum lamuhdaroona
But they denied him [Iliyas (Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),
And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
Except the chosen slaves of Allah.
Except the chosen servants of Allah.
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Salamun AAala il yaseena
"Salam (peace) be upon Ilyasin (Elias)!"
"Peace upon Elias."
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allah's sake only - See V.2:112).
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Wainna lootan lamina almursaleena
And verily, Lut (Lot) was one of the Messengers.
And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.
Ith najjaynahu waahlahu ajmaAAeena
When We saved him and his family, all,
[So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,
Illa AAajoozan fee alghabireena
Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who remained behind.
Except his wife among those who remained [with the evildoers].
Thumma dammarna alakhareena
Then We destroyed the rest (the town of Sodom at the place of the Dead Sea now in Palestine).
Then We destroyed the others.
Wainnakum latamurroona AAalayhim musbiheena
Verily, you pass by them in the morning
And indeed, you pass by them in the morning
Wabiallayli afala taAAqiloona
And at night; will you not then reflect?
And at night. Then will you not use reason?
Wainna yoonusa lamina almursaleena
And, verily, Yunus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers.
And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.
Ith abaqa ila alfulki almashhooni
When he ran to the laden ship:
[Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.
Fasahama fakana mina almudhadeena
Then he (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers.
And he drew lots and was among the losers.
Failtaqamahu alhootu wahuwa muleemun
Then a (big) fish swallowed him as he had done an act worthy of blame.
Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.
Falawla annahu kana mina almusabbiheena
Had he not been of them who glorify Allah,
And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,
Lalabitha fee batnihi ila yawmi yubAAathoona
He would have indeed remained inside its belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection.
He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
Fanabathnahu bialAAarai wahuwa saqeemun
But We cast him forth on the naked shore while he was sick,
But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.
Waanbatna AAalayhi shajaratan min yaqteenin
And We caused a plant of gourd to grow over him.
And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.
Waarsalnahu ila miati alfin aw yazeedoona
And We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or even more.
And We sent him to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.
Faamanoo famattaAAnahum ila heenin
And they believed; so We gave them enjoyment for a while.
And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.
Faistaftihim alirabbika albanatu walahumu albanoona
Now ask them (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are there (only) daughters for your Lord and sons for them?"
So inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?
Am khalaqna almalaikata inathan wahum shahidoona
Or did We create the angels female while they were witnesses?
Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"
Ala innahum min ifkihim layaqooloona
Verily, it is of their falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say:
Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
Walada Allahu wainnahum lakathiboona
"Allah has begotten [offspring - the angels being the daughters of Allah)?" And, verily, they are liars!
" Allah has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.
Astafa albanati AAala albaneena
Has He (then) chosen daughters rather than sons?
Has He chosen daughters over sons?
Ma lakum kayfa tahkumoona
What is the matter with you? How do you decide?
What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?
Afala tathakkaroona
Will you not then remember?
Then will you not be reminded?
Am lakum sultanun mubeenun
Or is there for you a plain authority?
Or do you have a clear authority?
Fatoo bikitabikum in kuntum sadiqeena
Then bring your Book if you are truthful!
Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.
WajaAAaloo baynahu wabayna aljinnati nasaban walaqad AAalimati aljinnatu innahum lamuhdaroona
And they have invented a kinship between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they will be called to account).
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].
Subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona
Glorified be Allah! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!
Exalted is Allah above what they describe,
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
Except the slaves of Allah, whom He chooses (for His Mercy i.e. true believers of Islamic Monotheism who do not attribute false things unto Allah).
Except the chosen servants of Allah [who do not share in that sin].
Fainnakum wama taAAbudoona
So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you worship (idols)
So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,
Ma antum AAalayhi bifatineena
Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allah) anyone of the believers],
You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
Illa man huwa sali aljaheemi
Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!
Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.
Wama minna illa lahu maqamun maAAloomun
And there is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);
[The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.
Wainna lanahnu alssaffoona
And verily, we (angels), we stand in rows (for the prayers as you Muslims stand in rows for your prayers);
And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].
Wainna lanahnu almusabbihoona
And verily, we (angels), indeed are those who glorify (Allah's Praises i.e. perform prayers).
And indeed, we are those who exalt Allah."
Wain kanoo layaqooloona
And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say:
And indeed, the disbelievers used to say,
Law anna AAindana thikran mina alawwaleena
"If we had a reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم as a Messenger of Allah),
"If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,
Lakunna AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
"We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of Allah (true believers of Islamic Monotheism)!"
We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."
Fakafaroo bihi fasawfa yaAAlamoona
But (now that the Qur'an has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur'an and in Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , and all that he brought, - the Divine Revelation), so they will come to know!
But they disbelieved in it, so they are going to know.
Walaqad sabaqat kalimatuna liAAibadina almursaleena
And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,
And Our word has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,
Innahum lahumu almansooroona
That they verily would be made triumphant,
[That] indeed, they would be those given victory
Wainna jundana lahumu alghaliboona
And that Our hosts! they verily would be the victors.
And [that] indeed, Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
Fatawalla AAanhum hatta heenin
So turn away (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from them for a while,
So, [O Muhammad], leave them for a time.
Waabsirhum fasawfa yubsiroona
And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)!
And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.
AfabiAAathabina yastaAAjiloona
Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?
Then for Our punishment are they impatient?
Faitha nazala bisahatihim fasaa sabahu almunthareena
Then, when it descends in their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!
But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.
Watawalla AAanhum hatta heenin
So turn (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) away from them for a while,
And leave them for a time.
Waabsir fasawfa yubsiroona
And watch and they shall see (the torment)!
And see, for they are going to see.
Subhana rabbika rabbi alAAizzati AAamma yasifoona
Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.
Wasalamun AAala almursaleena
And peace be on the Messengers!
And peace upon the messengers.
Waalhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena
And all the praises and thanks be to Allah, Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).
And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.