Kitab

Al Zukhruf

Chapter 43, 89 verses

  • Transliteration
  • Hilali & Muhsin Khan
  • Yusuf Ali
Transliteration

Hameem

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ha-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].

Yusuf Ali

Ha - Mim

Transliteration

Waalkitabi almubeeni

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

By the manifest Book (i.e. this Qur'an that makes things clear).

Yusuf Ali

By the Book that makes things clear, -

Transliteration

Inna jaAAalnahu quranan AAarabiyyan laAAallakum taAAqiloona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic that you may be able to understand (its meanings and its admonitions).

Yusuf Ali

We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic, that ye may be able to understand (and learn wisdom).

Transliteration

Wainnahu fee ommi alkitabi ladayna laAAaliyyun hakeemun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily, it (this Qur'an) is in the Mother of the Book (i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz), with Us, indeed exalted, full of wisdom.

Yusuf Ali

And verily, it is in the Mother of the Book, in Our Presence, high (in dignity), full of wisdom.

Transliteration

Afanadribu AAankumu alththikra safhan an kuntum qawman musrifeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Shall We then (warn you not and) take away the Reminder (this Qur'an) from you, because you are a people Musrifun.

Yusuf Ali

Shall We then take away the Message from you and repel (you), for that ye are a people transgressing beyond bounds?

Transliteration

Wakam arsalna min nabiyyin fee alawwaleena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And how many a Prophet have We sent amongst the men of old.

Yusuf Ali

But how many were the prophets We sent amongst the peoples of old?

Transliteration

Wama yateehim min nabiyyin illa kanoo bihi yastahzioona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And never came there a Prophet to them but they used to mock at him.

Yusuf Ali

And never came there a prophet to them but they mocked him.

Transliteration

Faahlakna ashadda minhum batshan wamada mathalu alawwaleena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Then We destroyed men stronger (in power) than these - and the example of the ancients has passed away (before them).

Yusuf Ali

So We destroyed (them) - stronger in power than these; - and (thus) has passed on the Parable of the peoples of old.

Transliteration

Walain saaltahum man khalaqa alssamawati waalarda layaqoolunna khalaqahunna alAAazeezu alAAaleemu

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And indeed if you ask them, "Who has created the heavens and the earth?" They will surely say: "The All-Mighty, the All-Knower created them."

Yusuf Ali

If thou wert to question them, 'Who created the heavens and the earth?' They would be sure to reply, 'they were created by (Him), the Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge'; -

Transliteration

Allathee jaAAala lakumu alarda mahdan wajaAAala lakum feeha subulan laAAallakum tahtadoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Who has made for you the earth like a bed, and has made for you roads therein, in order that you may find your way.

Yusuf Ali

(Yea, the same that) has made for you the earth (like a carpet) spread out, and has made for you roads (and channels) therein, in order that ye may find guidance (on the way);

Transliteration

Waallathee nazzala mina alssamai maan biqadarin faansharna bihi baldatan maytan kathalika tukhrajoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And Who sends down water (rain) from the sky in due measure, then We revive a dead land therewith, and even so you will be brought forth (from the graves).

Yusuf Ali

That sends down (from time to time) rain from the sky in due measure; - and We raise to life therewith a land that is dead; even so will ye be raised (from the dead); -

Transliteration

Waallathee khalaqa alazwaja kullaha wajaAAala lakum mina alfulki waalanAAami ma tarkaboona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And Who has created all the pairs and has appointed for you ships and cattle on which you ride:

Yusuf Ali

That has created pairs in all things, and has made for you ships and cattle on which ye ride,

Transliteration

Litastawoo AAala thuhoorihi thumma tathkuroo niAAmata rabbikum itha istawaytum AAalayhi wataqooloo subhana allathee sakhkhara lana hatha wama kunna lahu muqrineena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

In order that you may mount on their backs, and then may remember the Favour of your Lord when you mount thereon, and say: "Glory to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it (by our efforts).

Yusuf Ali

In order that ye may sit firm and square on their backs, and when so seated, ye may celebrate the (kind) favour of your Lord, and say, "Glory to Him Who has subjected these to our (use), for we could never have accomplished this (by ourselves),

Transliteration

Wainna ila rabbina lamunqaliboona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily, to Our Lord we indeed are to return!"

Yusuf Ali

"And to our Lord, surely, must we turn back!"

Transliteration

WajaAAaloo lahu min AAibadihi juzan inna alinsana lakafoorun mubeenun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Yet, they assign to some of His slaves a share with Him (by pretending that He has children, and considering them as equals or co-partners in worship with Him). Verily, man is indeed a manifest ingrate!

Yusuf Ali

Yet they attribute to some of His servants a share with Him (in his godhead)! truly is man a blasphemous ingrate avowed!

Transliteration

Ami ittakhatha mimma yakhluqu banatin waasfakum bialbaneena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or has He taken daughters out of what He has created, and He has selected for you sons?

Yusuf Ali

What! has He taken daughters out of what He himself creates, and granted to you sons for choice?

Transliteration

Waitha bushshira ahaduhum bima daraba lilrrahmani mathalan thalla wajhuhu muswaddan wahuwa katheemun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And if one of them is of the news of (the birth of a girl) that which he sets forth as a parable to the Most Gracious (Allah), his face becomes dark, and he is filled with grief!

Yusuf Ali

When news is brought to one of them of (the birth of) what he sets up as a likeness to (Allah) Most Gracious, his face darkens, and he is filled with inward grief!

Transliteration

Awaman yunashshao fee alhilyati wahuwa fee alkhisami ghayru mubeenin

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Like they then for Allah) a creature who is brought up in adornments (wearing silk and gold ornaments, i.e. women), and who in dispute cannot make herself clear?

Yusuf Ali

Is then one brought up among trinkets, and unable to give a clear account in a dispute (to be associated with Allah)?

Transliteration

WajaAAaloo almalaikata allatheena hum AAibadu alrrahmani inathan ashahidoo khalqahum satuktabu shahadatuhum wayusaloona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they make the angels who themselves are slaves of the Most Gracious (Allah) females. Did they witness their creation? Their testimony will be recorded, and they will be questioned!

Yusuf Ali

And they make into females angels who themselves serve Allah. Did they witness their creation? Their evidence will be recorded, and they will be called to account!

Transliteration

Waqaloo law shaa alrrahmanu ma AAabadnahum ma lahum bithalika min AAilmin in hum illa yakhrusoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they said: "If it had been the Will of the Most Gracious (Allah), we should not have worshipped them (false deities)." They have no knowledge whatsoever of that. They do nothing but lie!

Yusuf Ali

("Ah!") they say, "If it had been the will of (Allah) Most Gracious, we should not have worshipped such (deities)!" Of that they have no knowledge! they do nothing but lie!

Transliteration

Am ataynahum kitaban min qablihi fahum bihi mustamsikoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or have We given them any Book before this (the Qur'an) to which they are holding fast?

Yusuf Ali

What! have We given them a Book before this, to which they are holding fast?

Transliteration

Bal qaloo inna wajadna abaana AAala ommatin wainna AAala atharihim muhtadoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Nay! They say: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we guide ourselves by their footsteps."

Yusuf Ali

Nay! they say: "We found our fathers following a certain religion, and we do guide ourselves by their footsteps."

Transliteration

Wakathalika ma arsalna min qablika fee qaryatin min natheerin illa qala mutrafooha inna wajadna abaana AAala ommatin wainna AAala atharihim muqtadoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And similarly, We sent not a warner before you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) to any town (people) but the luxurious ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we will indeed follow their footsteps."

Yusuf Ali

Just in the same way, whenever We sent a Warner before thee to any people, the wealthy ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain religion, and we will certainly follow in their footsteps."

Transliteration

Qala awalaw jitukum biahda mimma wajadtum AAalayhi abaakum qaloo inna bima orsiltum bihi kafiroona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(The warner) said: "Even if I bring you better guidance than that which you found your fathers following?" They said: "Verily, we disbelieve in that with which you have been sent."

Yusuf Ali

He said: "What! Even if I brought you better guidance than that which ye found your fathers following?" They said: "For us, we deny that ye (prophets) are sent (on a mission at all)."

Transliteration

Faintaqamna minhum faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almukaththibeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So We took revenge on them, then see what was the end of those who denied (Islamic Monotheism).

Yusuf Ali

So We exacted retribution from them: now see what was the end of those who rejected (Truth)!

Transliteration

Waith qala ibraheemu liabeehi waqawmihi innanee baraon mimma taAAbudoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said to his father and his people: "Verily, I am innocent of what you worship,

Yusuf Ali

Behold! Abraham said to his father and his people: "I do indeed clear myself of what ye worship:

Transliteration

Illa allathee fataranee fainnahu sayahdeeni

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Except Him (i.e. I worship none but Allah Alone) Who did create me; and verily He will guide me."

Yusuf Ali

"(I worship) only Him Who made me, and He will certainly guide me."

Transliteration

WajaAAalaha kalimatan baqiyatan fee AAaqibihi laAAallahum yarjiAAoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And he made it [i.e. La ilaha illallah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone)] a Word lasting among his offspring, (True Monotheism), that they may turn back (i.e. to repent to Allah or receive admonition).

Yusuf Ali

And he left it as a Word to endure among those who came after him, that they may turn back (to Allah).

Transliteration

Bal mattaAAtu haolai waabaahum hatta jaahumu alhaqqu warasoolun mubeenun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Nay, but I gave (the good things of this life) to these (polytheists) and their fathers to enjoy, till there came to them the truth (the Qur'an), and a Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) making things clear.

Yusuf Ali

Yea, I have given the good things of this life to these (men) and their fathers, until the Truth has come to them, and a messenger making things clear.

Transliteration

Walamma jaahumu alhaqqu qaloo hatha sihrun wainna bihi kafiroona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And when the truth (this Qur'an) came to them, they (the disbelievers in this Qur'an) said: "This is magic, and we disbelieve therein."

Yusuf Ali

But when the Truth came to them, they said: "This is sorcery, and we do reject it."

Transliteration

Waqaloo lawla nuzzila hatha alquranu AAala rajulin mina alqaryatayni AAatheemun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some great man of the two towns (Makkah and Ta'if)?"

Yusuf Ali

Also, they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some leading man in either of the two (chief) cities?"

Transliteration

Ahum yaqsimoona rahmata rabbika nahnu qasamna baynahum maAAeeshatahum fee alhayati alddunya warafaAAna baAAdahum fawqa baAAdin darajatin liyattakhitha baAAduhum baAAdan sukhriyyan warahmatu rabbika khayrun mimma yajmaAAoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of your Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in this world, and We raised some of them above others in ranks, so that some may employ others in their work. But the Mercy (Paradise) of your Lord (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) is better than the (wealth of this world) which they amass.

Yusuf Ali

Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of thy Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in the life of this world: and We raise some of them above others in ranks, so that some may command work from others. But the Mercy of thy Lord is better than the (wealth) which they amass.

Transliteration

Walawla an yakoona alnnasu ommatan wahidatan lajaAAalna liman yakfuru bialrrahmani libuyootihim suqufan min fiddatin wamaAAarija AAalayha yathharoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And were it not that mankind would have become of one community (all disbelievers, desiring worldly life only), We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most Gracious (Allah), silver roofs for their houses, and elevators whereby they ascend,

Yusuf Ali

And were it not that (all) men might become of one (evil) way of life, We would provide, for everyone that blasphemes against (Allah) Most Gracious, silver roofs for their houses and (silver) stair - ways on which to go up,

Transliteration

Walibuyootihim abwaban wasururan AAalayha yattakioona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And for their houses, doors (of silver), and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline,

Yusuf Ali

And (silver) doors to their houses, and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline,

Transliteration

Wazukhrufan wain kullu thalika lamma mataAAu alhayati alddunya waalakhiratu AAinda rabbika lilmuttaqeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And adornments of gold. Yet all this (i.e. the roofs, doors, stairs, elevators, thrones of their houses) would have been nothing but an enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter with your Lord is (only) for the Muttaqun.

Yusuf Ali

And also adornments of gold. But all this were nothing but conveniences of the present life: The Hereafter, in the sight of thy Lord is for the Righteous.

Transliteration

Waman yaAAshu AAan thikri alrrahmani nuqayyid lahu shaytanan fahuwa lahu qareenun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And whosoever turns away blindly from the remembrance of the Most Gracious (Allah) (i.e. this Qur'an and worship of Allah), We appoint for him Shaitan (Satan - devil) to be a Qarin (a companion) to him.

Yusuf Ali

If anyone withdraws himself from remembrance of (Allah) Most Gracious, We appoint for him an evil one, to be an intimate companion to him.

Transliteration

Wainnahum layasuddoonahum AAani alssabeeli wayahsaboona annahum muhtadoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily, they (Satans / devils) hinder them from the Path (of Allah), but they think that they are guided aright!

Yusuf Ali

Such (evil ones) really hinder them from the Path, but they think that they are being guided aright!

Transliteration

Hatta itha jaana qala ya layta baynee wabaynaka buAAda almashriqayni fabisa alqareenu

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Till, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says [to his Qarin (Satan / devil companion)] "Would that between me and you were the distance of the two easts (or the east and west)" - a worst (type of) companion (indeed)!

Yusuf Ali

At length, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says (to his evil companion): "Would that between me and thee were the distance of East and West!" Ah! evil is the companion (indeed)!

Transliteration

Walan yanfaAAakumu alyawma ith thalamtum annakum fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

It will profit you not this Day (O you who turn away from Allah's remembrance and His worship) as you did wrong, (and) that you will be sharers (you and your Qarin ) in the punishment.

Yusuf Ali

When ye have done wrong, it will avail you nothing, that Day, that ye shall be partners in Punishment!

Transliteration

Afaanta tusmiAAu alssumma aw tahdee alAAumya waman kana fee dalalin mubeenin

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Can you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) make the deaf to hear, or can you guide the blind or him who is in manifest error?

Yusuf Ali

Canst thou then make the deaf to hear, or give direction to the blind or to such as (wander) in manifest error?

Transliteration

Faimma nathhabanna bika fainna minhum muntaqimoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And even if We take you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) away, We shall indeed take vengeance on them.

Yusuf Ali

Even if We take thee away, We shall be sure to exact retribution from them,

Transliteration

Aw nuriyannaka allathee waAAadnahum fainna AAalayhim muqtadiroona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or (if) We show you that wherewith We threaten them: then verily We have perfect command over them.

Yusuf Ali

Or We shall show thee that (accomplished) which We have promised them: for verily We shall prevail over them.

Transliteration

Faistamsik biallathee oohiya ilayka innaka AAala siratin mustaqeemin

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So hold you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) fast to that which is revealed to you. Verily you are on the Straight Path.

Yusuf Ali

So hold thou fast to the Revelation sent down to thee; verily thou art on a Straight Way.

Transliteration

Wainnahu lathikrun laka waliqawmika wasawfa tusaloona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily this (the Qur'an) is indeed a Reminder for you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) and your people (Quraish people, or your followers), and you will be questioned (about it).

Yusuf Ali

The (Qur'an) is indeed the message, for thee and for thy people; and soon shall ye (all) be brought to account.

Transliteration

Waisal man arsalna min qablika min rusulina ajaAAalna min dooni alrrahmani alihatan yuAAbadoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And ask (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) those of Our Messengers whom We sent before you: "Did We ever appoint alihah (gods) to be worshipped besides the Most Gracious (Allah)?"

Yusuf Ali

And question thou our messengers whom We sent before thee; did We appoint any deities other than (Allah) Most Gracious, to be worshipped?

Transliteration

Walaqad arsalna moosa biayatina ila firAAawna wamalaihi faqala innee rasoolu rabbi alAAalameena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And indeed We did send Musa (Moses) with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs (inviting them to Allah's religion of Islam) He said: "Verily, I am a Messenger of the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)."

Yusuf Ali

We did send Moses aforetime, with Our Signs, to Pharaoh and his Chiefs: He said, "I am a messenger of the Lord of the Worlds."

Transliteration

Falamma jaahum biayatina itha hum minha yadhakoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

But when he came to them with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations) behold, they laughed at them.

Yusuf Ali

But when he came to them with Our Signs, behold they ridiculed them.

Transliteration

Wama nureehim min ayatin illa hiya akbaru min okhtiha waakhathnahum bialAAathabi laAAallahum yarjiAAoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And not an Ayah (sign, etc.) We showed them but it was greater than its fellow , and We seized them with torment, in order that they might turn [from their polytheism to Allah's religion (Islamic Monotheism)].

Yusuf Ali

We showed them Sign after Sign, each greater than its fellow, and We seized them with Punishment, in order that they might turn (to Us).

Transliteration

Waqaloo ya ayyuha alsahiru odAAu lana rabbaka bima AAahida AAindaka innana lamuhtadoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they said [to Musa (Moses)]: "O you sorcerer! Invoke your Lord for us according to what He has covenanted with you. Verily, We shall guide ourselves (aright)."

Yusuf Ali

And they said, "O thou sorcerer! Invoke thy Lord for us according to His covenant with thee; for we shall truly accept guidance."

Transliteration

Falamma kashafna AAanhumu alAAathaba itha hum yankuthoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

But when We removed the torment from them, behold, they broke their covenant (that they will believe if We remove the torment from them).

Yusuf Ali

But when We removed the Penalty from them, behold, they broke their word.

Transliteration

Wanada firAAawnu fee qawmihi qala ya qawmi alaysa lee mulku misra wahathihi alanharu tajree min tahtee afala tubsiroona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And Fir'aun (Pharaoh) proclaimed among his people (saying): "O my people! Is not mine the dominion of Egypt, and these rivers flowing underneath me. See you not then?

Yusuf Ali

And Pharaoh proclaimed among his people, saying: "O my people! Does not the dominion of Egypt belong to me, (witness) these streams flowing underneath my (palace)? What! see ye not then?

Transliteration

Am ana khayrun min hatha allathee huwa maheenun wala yakadu yubeenu

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Am I not better than this one [Musa (Moses)] who is despicable and can scarcely express himself clearly?

Yusuf Ali

"Am I not better than this (Moses), who is a contemptible wretch and can scarcely express himself clearly?

Transliteration

Falawla olqiya AAalayhi aswiratun min thahabin aw jaa maAAahu almalaikatu muqtarineena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Why then are not golden bracelets bestowed on him, or angels sent along with him?"

Yusuf Ali

"Then why are not gold bracelets bestowed on him, or (why) come (not) with him angels accompanying him in procession?"

Transliteration

Faistakhaffa qawmahu faataAAoohu innahum kanoo qawman fasiqeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Thus he [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] befooled (and misled) his people, and they obeyed him. Verily, they were ever a people who were Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).

Yusuf Ali

Thus did he make fools of his people, and they obeyed him: truly were they a people rebellious (against Allah).

Transliteration

Falamma asafoona intaqamna minhum faaghraqnahum ajmaAAeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So when they angered Us, We punished them, and drowned them all.

Yusuf Ali

When at length they provoked Us, We exacted retribution from them, and We drowned them all.

Transliteration

FajaAAalnahum salafan wamathalan lilakhireena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And We made them a precedent (as a lesson for those coming after them), and an example to later generations.

Yusuf Ali

And We made them (a people) of the Past and an Example to later ages.

Transliteration

Walamma duriba ibnu maryama mathalan itha qawmuka minhu yasiddoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And when the son of Maryam (Mary) is quoted as an example [i.e. 'Îsa (Jesus) is worshipped like their idols], behold, your people cry aloud (laugh out at the example).

Yusuf Ali

When (Jesus) the son of Mary is held up as an example, behold, thy people raise a clamour thereat (in ridicule)!

Transliteration

Waqaloo aalihatuna khayrun am huwa ma daraboohu laka illa jadalan bal hum qawmun khasimoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And say: "Are our alihah (gods) better or is he ['Îsa (Jesus)]?" They quoted not the above example except for argument. Nay! But they are a quarrelsome people. (See V. 21:98-101)

Yusuf Ali

And they say, "Are our gods best, or he?" This they set forth to thee, only by way of disputation: yea, they are a contentious people.

Transliteration

In huwa illa AAabdun anAAamna AAalayhi wajaAAalnahu mathalan libanee israeela

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

He ['Îsa (Jesus)] was not more than a slave. We granted Our Favour to him, and We made him an example for the Children of Israel (i.e. his creation without a father).

Yusuf Ali

He was no more than a servant: We granted Our favour to him, and We made him an example to the Children of Israel.

Transliteration

Walaw nashao lajaAAalna minkum malaikatan fee alardi yakhlufoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And if it were Our Will, We would have [destroyed you (mankind) all, and] made angels to replace you on the earth. [Tafsir At-Tabari].

Yusuf Ali

And if it were Our Will, We could make angels from amongst you, succeeding each other on the earth.

Transliteration

Wainnahu laAAilmun lilssaAAati fala tamtarunna biha waittabiAAooni hatha siratun mustaqeemun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And he ['Îsa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)] shall be a known sign for (the coming of) the Hour (Day of Resurrection) [i.e. 'Isa's (Jesus) descent on the earth]. Therefore have no doubt concerning it (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). And follow Me (Allah) (i.e. be obedient to Allah and do what He orders you to do, O mankind)! This is the Straight Path (of Islamic Monotheism, leading to Allah and to His Paradise).

Yusuf Ali

And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way.

Transliteration

Wala yasuddannakumu alshshaytanu innahu lakum AAaduwwun mubeenun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And let not Shaitan (Satan) hinder you (from the right religion, i.e. Islamic Monotheism). Verily, he (Satan) to you is a plain enemy.

Yusuf Ali

Let not the Evil One hinder you: for he is to you an enemy avowed.

Transliteration

Walamma jaa AAeesa bialbayyinati qala qad jitukum bialhikmati waliobayyina lakum baAAda allathee takhtalifoona feehi faittaqoo Allaha waateeAAooni

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And when 'Îsa (Jesus) came with (Our) clear Proofs, he said: "I have come to you with Al-Hikmah (Prophethood), and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) in which you differ. Therefore fear Allah and obey me.

Yusuf Ali

When Jesus came with Clear Signs, he said: "Now have I come to you with Wisdom, and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me.

Transliteration

Inna Allaha huwa rabbee warabbukum faoAAbudoohu hatha siratun mustaqeemun

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Verily, Allah! He is my Lord (God) and your Lord (God). So worship Him (Alone). This is the (only) Straight Path (i.e. Allah's religion of true Islamic Monotheism)."

Yusuf Ali

"For Allah, He is my Lord and your Lord: so worship ye Him: this is a Straight Way."

Transliteration

Faikhtalafa alahzabu min baynihim fawaylun lillatheena thalamoo min AAathabi yawmin aleemin

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

But the sects from among themselves differed. So woe to those who do wrong [by ascribing things to 'Îsa (Jesus) that are not true] from the torment of a painful Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)!

Yusuf Ali

But sects from among themselves fell into disagreement: then woe to the wrong - doers, from the Penalty of a Grievous Day!

Transliteration

Hal yanthuroona illa alssaAAata an tatiyahum baghtatan wahum la yashAAuroona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Do they only wait for the Hour that it shall come upon them suddenly, while they perceive not?

Yusuf Ali

Do they only wait for the Hour - that it should come on them all of a sudden, while they perceive not?

Transliteration

Alakhillao yawmaithin baAAduhum libaAAdin AAaduwwun illa almuttaqeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Friends on that Day will be foes one to another except Al-Muttaqun (the pious. See V.2:2).

Yusuf Ali

Friends on that day will be foes, one to another, - except the Righteous.

Transliteration

Ya AAibadi la khawfun AAalaykumu alyawma wala antum tahzanoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(It will be said to the true believers of Islamic Monotheism): My worshippers! No fear shall be on you this Day, nor shall you grieve,

Yusuf Ali

My devotees! no fear shall be on you that Day, nor shall ye grieve, -

Transliteration

Allatheena amanoo biayatina wakanoo muslimeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(You) who believed in Our Ayat (proofs, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and were Muslims (i.e. who submit totally to Allah's Will, and believe in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism).

Yusuf Ali

(Being) those who have believed in Our Signs and bowed (their wills to Ours) in Islam.

Transliteration

Odkhuloo aljannata antum waazwajukum tuhbaroona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Enter Paradise, you and your wives, in happiness.

Yusuf Ali

Enter ye the Garden, ye and your wives, in (beauty and) rejoicing.

Transliteration

Yutafu AAalayhim bisihafin min thahabin waakwabin wafeeha ma tashtaheehi alanfusu watalaththu alaAAyunu waantum feeha khalidoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them; (there will be) therein all that inner-selves could desire, and all that eyes could delight in and you will abide therein forever.

Yusuf Ali

To them will be passed round, dishes and goblets of gold: there will be there all that the souls could desire, all that their eyes could delight in: and ye shall abide therein (for eye).

Transliteration

Watilka aljannatu allatee oorithtumooha bima kuntum taAAmaloona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is the Paradise which you have been made to inherit because of your deeds which you used to do (in the life of the world).

Yusuf Ali

Such will be the Garden of which ye are made heirs for your (good) deeds (in life).

Transliteration

Lakum feeha fakihatun katheeratun minha takuloona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Therein for you will be fruits in plenty, of which you will eat (as you desire).

Yusuf Ali

Ye shall have therein abundance of fruit, from which ye shall have satisfaction.

Transliteration

Inna almujrimeena fee AAathabi jahannama khalidoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, the Mujrimun (criminals, sinners, disbelievers) will be in the torment of Hell to abide therein forever.

Yusuf Ali

The sinners will be in the Punishment of Hell, to dwell therein (for aye):

Transliteration

La yufattaru AAanhum wahum feehi mublisoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(The torment) will not be lightened for them, and they will be plunged into destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair therein.

Yusuf Ali

Nowise will the (Punishment) be lightened for them, and in despair will they be there overwhelmed.

Transliteration

Wama thalamnahum walakin kanoo humu alththalimeena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

We wronged them not, but they were the Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers).

Yusuf Ali

Nowise shall We be unjust to them: but it is they who have been unjust themselves.

Transliteration

Wanadaw ya maliku liyaqdi AAalayna rabbuka qala innakum makithoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they will cry: "O Malik (Keeper of Hell)! Let your Lord make an end of us." He will say: "Verily, you shall abide forever."

Yusuf Ali

They will cry: "O Malik! would that thy Lord put an end to us!" He will say, "Nay, but ye shall abide!"

Transliteration

Laqad jinakum bialhaqqi walakinna aktharakum lilhaqqi karihoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Indeed We have brought the truth (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم with the Qur'an) to you, but most of you have a hatred for the truth.

Yusuf Ali

Verily We have brought the Truth to you: but most of you have a hatred for Truth.

Transliteration

Am abramoo amran fainna mubrimoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or have they plotted some plan? Then We too are planning.

Yusuf Ali

What! have they settled some plan (among themselves)? But it is We Who settle things.

Transliteration

Am yahsaboona anna la nasmaAAu sirrahum wanajwahum bala warusuluna ladayhim yaktuboona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsel? (Yes We do) and Our messengers (appointed angels in charge of mankind) are by them, to record.

Yusuf Ali

Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsels? Indeed (We do), and Our messengers are by them, to record.

Transliteration

Qul in kana lilrrahmani waladun faana awwalu alAAabideena

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم): "If the Most Gracious (Allah) had a son (or children as you pretend), then I am the first of Allah's worshippers [who deny and refute this claim of yours (and the first to believe in Allah Alone and testify that He has no children)]." [Tafsir At-Tabari].

Yusuf Ali

Say: "If (Allah) Most Gracious had a son, I would be the first to worship."

Transliteration

Subhana rabbi alssamawati waalardi rabbi alAAarshi AAamma yasifoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Glorified be the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne! Exalted be He from all that they ascribe (to Him).

Yusuf Ali

Glory to the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne (of Authority)! (He is free) from the things they attribute (to him)!

Transliteration

Fatharhum yakhoodoo wayalAAaboo hatta yulaqoo yawmahumu allathee yooAAadoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So leave them (alone) to speak nonsense and play until they meet the Day of theirs which they have been promised.

Yusuf Ali

So leave them to babble and play (with vanities) until they meet that Day of theirs, which they have been promised.

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee fee alssamai ilahun wafee alardi ilahun wahuwa alhakeemu alAAaleemu

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

It is He (Allah) Who is the only Ilah (God to be worshipped) in the heaven and the only Ilah (God to be worshipped) on the earth. And He be the All-Wise, the All-Knower.

Yusuf Ali

It is He Who is Allah in heaven and Allah on earth; and He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge.

Transliteration

Watabaraka allathee lahu mulku alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma waAAindahu AAilmu alssaAAati wailayhi turjaAAoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And Blessed be He to Whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, and with Whom is the knowledge of the Hour, and to Whom you (all) will be returned.

Yusuf Ali

And blessed is He to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all between them: with Him is the Knowledge of the Hour (of Judgment): and to Him shall ye be brought back.

Transliteration

Wala yamliku allatheena yadAAoona min doonihi alshshafaAAata illa man shahida bialhaqqi wahum yaAAlamoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And those whom they invoke instead of Him have no power of intercession - except for those who bear witness to the truth knowingly (i.e. believed in the Oneness of Allah, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the facts about the Oneness of Allah).

Yusuf Ali

And those whom they invoke besides Allah have no power of intercession; - only he who bears witness to the Truth, and they know (him).

Transliteration

Walain saaltahum man khalaqahum layaqoolunna Allahu faanna yufakoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And if you ask them who created them, they will surely say: "Allah." How then are they turned away (from the worship of Allah, Who created them)?

Yusuf Ali

If thou ask them, who created them, they will certainly say, Allah: How then are they deluded away (from the Truth)?

Transliteration

Waqeelihi yarabbi inna haolai qawmun la yuminoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(And Allah has the knowledge) of (Prophet Muhammad's) saying: "O my Lord! Verily, these are a people who believe not!"

Yusuf Ali

(Allah has knowledge) of the (Prophet's) cry, "O my Lord! Truly these are people who will not believe!"

Transliteration

Faisfah AAanhum waqul salamun fasawfa yaAAlamoona

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So turn away from them (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم), and say: Salam (peace)! But they will come to know.

Yusuf Ali

But turn away from them, and say "Peace!" But soon shall they know!

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