Chapter 37, 182 verses
Waalssaffati saffan
Bei den sich reihenweise Reihenden,
I swear by those who draw themselves out in ranks
By those who range themselves in ranks,
Faalzzajirati zajran
dann den einen Schelteschrei Ausstoßenden,
Then those who drive away with reproof,
And so are strong in repelling (evil),
Faalttaliyati thikran
dann den eine Ermahnung Verlesenden!
Then those who recite, being mindful,
And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah)!
Inna ilahakum lawahidun
Euer Gott ist wahrlich ein Einziger,
Most surely your Allah is One:
Verily, verily, your Allah is one! -
Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma warabbu almashariqi
der Herr der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, und der Herr der Osten.
The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and Lord of the easts.
Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!
Inna zayyanna alssamaa alddunya bizeenatin alkawakibi
Wir haben den untersten Himmel mit einem Schmuck geziert: mit den Himmelskörpern';
Surely We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment, the stars,
We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars, -
Wahifthan min kulli shaytanin maridin
und als Schutz vor jedem rebellischen Satan.
And (there is) a safeguard against every rebellious Shaitan.
(For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,
La yassammaAAoona ila almalai alaAAla wayuqthafoona min kulli janibin
So können sie der höchsten führenden Schar (der Engel) nicht zuhören, und sie werden von allen Seiten beworfen,
They cannot listen to the exalted assembly and they are thrown at from every side,
(So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side,
Duhooran walahum AAathabun wasibun
damit sie weggetrieben werden - und für sie wird es immerwährende Strafe geben -,
Being driven off, and for them is a perpetual chastisement,
Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,
Illa man khatifa alkhatfata faatbaAAahu shihabun thaqibun
außer jemandem, der rasch etwas aufschnappt und den dann ein durchbohrend heller Leuchtkörper verfolgt.
Except him who snatches off but once, then there follows him a brightly shining flame.
Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.
Faistaftihim ahum ashaddu khalqan am man khalaqna inna khalaqnahum min teenin lazibin
Frage sie doch um ihre Meinung: Ist es etwa schwerer, sie zu erschaffen als wen Wir (sonst) erschaffen
Then ask them whether they are stronger in creation or those (others) whom We have created. Surely We created them of firm clay.
Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!
Bal AAajibta wayaskharoona
Aber nein! Du wunderst dich, während sie spotten.
Nay! you wonder while they mock,
Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,
Waitha thukkiroo la yathkuroona
Und wenn sie ermahnt werden, gedenken sie nicht.
And when they are reminded, they mind not,
And, when they are admonished, pay no heed, -
Waitha raaw ayatan yastaskhiroona
Und wenn sie ein Zeichen sehen, spotten sie darüber.
And when they see a sign they incite one another to scoff,
And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,
Waqaloo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun
Und sie sagen: "Das ist nur deutliche Zauberei.
And they say: This is nothing but clear magic:
And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!
Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich auferweckt werden?
What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then certainly be raised,
"What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)
Awaabaona alawwaloona
Und auch unsere Vorväter?"
Or our fathers of yore?
"And also our fathers of old?"
Qul naAAam waantum dakhiroona
Sag: Ja, und ihr werdet euch demütig verhalten.
Say: Aye! and you shall be abject.
Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."
Fainnama hiya zajratun wahidatun faitha hum yanthuroona
Es wird nur ein einziger erschreckender Schrei sein, da schauen sie sogleich hin.
So it shall only be a single cry, when lo! they shall see.
Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!
Waqaloo ya waylana hatha yawmu alddeeni
Und sie werden sagen: "O wehe uns! Das ist der Tag des Gerichts!"
And they shall say: O woe to us! this is the day of requital.
They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"
Hatha yawmu alfasli allathee kuntum bihi tukaththiboona
- "Das ist der Tag der Entscheidung, den ihr für Lüge zu erklären pflegtet.
This is the day of the judgment which you called a lie.
(A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"
Ohshuroo allatheena thalamoo waazwajahum wama kanoo yaAAbudoona
- (Zu den Engeln des Gerichts wird gesagt:) Versammelt (nun) diejenigen, die Unrecht getan haben, ihre Gattinnen und das, dem sie dienten
Gather together those who were unjust and their associates, and what they used to worship
"Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong - doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped -
Min dooni Allahi faihdoohum ila sirati aljaheemi
anstatt Allahs. Dann leitet sie zum Weg des Höllenbrandes
Besides Allah, then lead them to the way to hell.
"Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!
Waqifoohum innahum masooloona
und stellt sie auf, denn sie werden befragt werden."
And stop them, for they shall be questioned:
"But stop them, for they must be asked:
Ma lakum la tanasaroona
- (Und es wird zu ihnen gesagt:) "Was ist mit euch, daß ihr einander nicht unterstützt?"
What is the matter with you that you do not help each other?
"'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"
Bal humu alyawma mustaslimoona
Nein! Vielmehr ergeben sie sich heute.
Nay! on that day they shall be submissive.
Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);
Waaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona
Und sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
And some of them shall advance towards others, questioning each other.
And they will turn to one another, and question one another.
Qaloo innakum kuntum tatoonana AAani alyameeni
Sie sagen: "Ihr kamt doch zu uns (stets) von rechts her'."
They shall say: Surely you used to come to us from the right side.
They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!"
Qaloo bal lam takoonoo mumineena
Sie sagen: "Aber nein! Ihr wart ja nicht gläubig.
They shall say: Nay, you (yourselves) were not believers;
They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!
Wama kana lana AAalaykum min sultanin bal kuntum qawman tagheena
Wir aber hatten keine Macht über euch, sondern vielmehr wart ihr Leute, die das Maß (an Frevel) überschreiten.
And we had no authority over you, but you were an inordinate people;
"Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!
Fahaqqa AAalayna qawlu rabbina inna lathaiqoona
So ist das Wort unseres Herrn gegen uns unvermeidlich fällig geworden. Wir werden bestimmt (die Strafe) kosten.
So the sentence of our Lord has come to pass against us: (now) we shall surely taste;
"So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).
Faaghwaynakum inna kunna ghaweena
Und so haben wir euch in Verirrung fallen lassen, denn wir waren ja selbst in Verirrung gefallen."
So we led you astray, for we ourselves were erring.
"We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."
Fainnahum yawmaithin fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona
Gewiß denn, an jenem Tag werden sie an der(selben) Strafe teilhaben.
So they shall on that day be sharers in the chastisement one with another.
Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.
Inna kathalika nafAAalu bialmujrimeena
Gewiß, so verfahren Wir mit den Übeltätern,
Surely thus do We deal with the guilty.
Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.
Innahum kanoo itha qeela lahum la ilaha illa Allahu yastakbiroona
denn sie pflegten, wenn zu ihnen gesagt wurde: "Es gibt keinen Gott außer Allah", sich hochmütig zu verhalten,
Surely they used to behave proudly when it was said to them: There is no god but Allah;
For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride,
Wayaqooloona ainna latarikoo alihatina lishaAAirin majnoonin
und sagten: "Sollen wir denn wahrlich unsere Götter verlassen wegen eines besessenen Dichters?"
And to say: What! shall we indeed give up our gods for the sake of a mad poet?
And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"
Bal jaa bialhaqqi wasaddaqa almursaleena
Nein! Vielmehr ist er mit der Wahrheit gekommen und hat die Gesandten bestätigt.
Nay: he has come with the truth and verified the apostles.
Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).
Innakum lathaiqoo alAAathabi alaleemi
Ihr werdet bestimmt die schmerzhafte Strafe kosten,
Most surely you will taste the painful punishment.
Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty; -
Wama tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona
und euch wird nur das vergolten, was ihr zu tun pflegtet,
And you shall not be rewarded except (for) what you did.
But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought; -
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Save the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, -
Olaika lahum rizqun maAAloomun
Für diese wird es eine festgesetzte Versorgung geben:
For them is a known sustenance,
For them is a Sustenance determined,
Fawakihu wahum mukramoona
Früchte, und sie werden geehrt
Fruits, and they shall be highly honored,
Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,
Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi
in den Gärten der Wonne
In gardens of pleasure,
In Gardens of Felicity,
AAala sururin mutaqabileena
auf Liegen (ruhend), einander gegenüber,
On thrones, facing each other.
Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):
Yutafu AAalayhim bikasin min maAAeenin
wobei ihnen ein Becher (voll) Quellwasser herumgereicht wird,
A bowl shall be made to go round them from water running out of springs,
Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear - flowing fountain,
Baydaa laththatin lilshsharibeena
weiß, köstlich für diejenigen, die (daraus) trinken.
White, delicious to those who drink.
Crystal - white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),
La feeha ghawlun wala hum AAanha yunzafoona
Darin steckt nichts Beeinträchtigendes, und dadurch werden sie nicht benommen.
There shall be no trouble in it, nor shall they be exhausted therewith.
Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi AAeenun
Und bei ihnen sind solche (weiblichen Wesen), die ihre Blicke zurückhalten, mit schönen, großen Augen,
And with them shall be those who restrain the eyes, having beautiful eyes;
And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).
Kaannahunna baydun maknoonun
als ob sie wohlverwahrte Eier wären.
As if they were eggs carefully protected.
As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.
Faaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona
Sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
Then shall some of them advance to others, questioning each other.
Then they will turn to one another and question one another.
Qala qailun minhum innee kana lee qareenun
Einer von ihnen sagt: "Gewiß, ich hatte einen Gesellen,
A speaker from among them shall say: Surely I had a comrade of mine,
One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),
Yaqoolu ainnaka lamina almusaddiqeena
der da sagte: .Gehörst du wirklich zu denjenigen, die es für wahr halten?
Who said: What! are you indeed of those who accept (the truth)?
"Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?
Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamadeenoona
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich vor Gericht gestellt werden'?"
What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then be certainly brought to judgment?
"'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'"
Qala hal antum muttaliAAoona
Er sagt: "Wollt ihr denn hinschauen?"
He shall say: Will you look on?
(A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"
FaittalaAAa faraahu fee sawai aljaheemi
Er schaut selbst hin und sieht ihn mitten im Höllenbrand.
Then he looked down and saw him in the midst of hell.
He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
Qala taAllahi in kidta laturdeeni
Er sagt: "Bei Allah, beinahe hättest du mich fürwahr ins Verderben gestürzt.
He shall say: By Allah! you had almost caused me to perish;
He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!
Walawla niAAmatu rabbee lakuntu mina almuhdareena
Und ohne die Gnade meines Herrn würde ich nun wahrlich zu den Vorgeführten gehören.
And had it not been for the favor of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought up.
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!
Afama nahnu bimayyiteena
Werden wir tatsächlich nicht mehr sterben,
Is it then that we are not going to die,
"Is it (the case) that we shall not die,
Illa mawtatana aloola wama nahnu bimuAAaththabeena
außer unserem ersten Tod, und gehören wir tatsächlich nicht zu den Bestraften?"
Except our previous death? And we shall not be chastised?
"Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"
Inna hatha lahuwa alfawzu alAAatheemu
Das ist doch wahrlich der großartige Erfolg!
Most surely this is the mighty achievement.
Verily this is the supreme achievement!
Limithli hatha falyaAAmali alAAamiloona
Für ein Solches sollen diejenigen, die handeln, (ihre Werke) tun.
For the like of this then let the workers work.
For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.
Athalika khayrun nuzulan am shajaratu alzzaqqoomi
Ist dies als gastliche Aufnahme besser oder der Zaqqum-Baum?
Is this better as an entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum?
Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?
Inna jaAAalnaha fitnatan lilththalimeena
Den haben Wir zu einer Versuchung für die Ungerechten gemacht.
Surely We have made it to be a trial to the unjust.
For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong - doers.
Innaha shajaratun takhruju fee asli aljaheemi
Er ist ein Baum, der im Grund des Höllenbrandes hervorkommt,
Surely it is a tree that - grows in the bottom of the hell;
For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell - Fire:
TalAAuha kaannahu ruoosu alshshayateeni
dessen Fruchtscheide so ist, als wären es Köpfe von Satanen.
Its produce is as it were the heads of the serpents.
The shoots of its fruit - stalks are like the heads of devils:
Fainnahum laakiloona minha famalioona minha albutoona
Sie werden wahrlich davon essen und werden (sich) so davon die Bäuche füllen.
Then most surely they shall eat of it and fill (their) bellies with it.
Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
Thumma inna lahum AAalayha lashawban min hameemin
Hierauf erhalten sie fürwahr eine Mischung von heißem Wasser.
Then most surely they shall have after it to drink of a mixture prepared in boiling water.
Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.
Thumma inna marjiAAahum laila aljaheemi
Hierauf kehren sie fürwahr zum Höllenbrand zurück.
Then most surely their return shall be to hell.
Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.
Innahum alfaw abaahum dalleena
Sie haben ja ihre Väter im Irrtum vorgefunden,
Surely they found their fathers going astray,
Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;
Fahum AAala atharihim yuhraAAoona
und so sind sie auf ihren Spuren eilig getrieben worden.
So in their footsteps they are being hastened on.
So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!
Walaqad dalla qablahum aktharu alawwaleena
Vor ihnen sind bereits die meisten der Früheren abgeirrt,
And certainly most of the ancients went astray before them,
And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray; -
Walaqad arsalna feehim munthireena
und Wir sandten ja zu ihnen Überbringer von Warnungen.
And certainly We sent among them warners.
But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them; -
Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almunthareena
So schau, wie das Ende der Gewarnten war,
Then see how was the end of those warned,
Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not), -
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
außer Allahs auserlesener Diener.
Except the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.
Walaqad nadana noohun falaniAAma almujeeboona
Und Nuh rief Uns ja bereits zu - welch trefflicher Erhörer sind Wir fürwahr!
And Nuh did certainly call upon Us, and most excellent answerer of prayer are We.
(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.
Wanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi
Und Wir erretteten ihn und seine Angehörigen aus der großen Trübsal
And We delivered him and his followers from the mighty distress.
And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,
WajaAAalna thurriyyatahu humu albaqeena
und machten seine Nachkommenschaft zu denjenigen, die Fortbestand haben.
And We made his offspring the survivors.
And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:
Salamun AAala noohin fee alAAalameena
Friede sei auf Nuh unter den Weltenbewohnern!
Peace and salutation to Nuh among the nations.
"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Thus do We surely reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Surely he was of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Thumma aghraqna alakhareena
Hierauf ließen Wir die anderen ertrinken.
Then We drowned the others
Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.
Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibraheema
Zu seiner Gemeinde gehörte fürwahr Ibrahim.
And most surely Ibrahim followed his way.
Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.
Ith jaa rabbahu biqalbin saleemin
Als er zu seinem Herrn mit heilem Herzen kam.
When he came to his Lord with a free heart,
Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.
Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi matha taAAbudoona
Als er zu seinem Vater und seinem Volk sagte: "Wem dient ihr da?
When he said to his father and his people: What is it that you worship?
Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?
Aifkan alihatan doona Allahi tureedoona
Wollt ihr außer Allah falsche Götter haben?
A lie - - gods besides Allah - - do you desire?
"Is it a falsehood - gods other than Allah - that ye desire?
Fama thannukum birabbi alAAalameena
Welche Meinung habt ihr denn vom Herrn der Weltenbewohner?"
What is then your idea about the Lord of the worlds?
"Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"
Fanathara nathratan fee alnnujoomi
Dann warf er einen Blick zu den Sternen
Then he looked at the stars, looking up once,
Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.
Faqala innee saqeemun
und sagte: "Gewiß, ich bin krank."
Then he said: Surely I am sick (of your worshipping these).
And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"
Fatawallaw AAanhu mudbireena
Da kehrten sie ihm den Rücken.
So they went away from him, turning back.
So they turned away from him, and departed.
Faragha ila alihatihim faqala ala takuloona
Nun schlich er sich zu ihren Göttern und sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht essen?
Then he turned aside to their gods secretly and said: What! do you not eat?
Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)?...
Ma lakum la tantiqoona
Was ist mit euch, daß ihr nicht redet?"
What is the matter with you that you do not speak?
"What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"
Faragha AAalayhim darban bialyameeni
Und er wandte sich gegen sie und schlug auf sie mit der Rechten ein.
Then he turned against them secretly, smiting them with the right hand.
Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.
Faaqbaloo ilayhi yaziffoona
Da kamen sie auf ihn zugeeilt.
So they (people) advanced towards him, hastening.
Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).
Qala ataAAbudoona ma tanhitoona
Er sagte: "Wie könnt ihr denn dem dienen, was ihr selbst aushaut,
Said he: What! do you worship what you hew out?
He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?
WaAllahu khalaqakum wama taAAmaloona
wo doch Allah euch und das, was ihr tut, erschaffen hat?"
And Allah has created you and what you make.
"But Allah has created you and your handwork!"
Qaloo ibnoo lahu bunyanan faalqoohu fee aljaheemi
Sie sagten: "Errichtet für ihn einen Bau und werft ihn in den Feuersbrand."
They said: Build for him a furnace, then cast him into the burning fire.
They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"
Faaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alasfaleena
Sie wollten mit einer List gegen ihn vorgehen, doch da machten Wir sie zu den Unterlegenen.
And they desired a war against him, but We brought them low.
(This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!
Waqala innee thahibun ila rabbee sayahdeeni
Er sagte: "Gewiß, ich gehe zu meinem Herrn; Er wird mich rechtleiten.
And he said: Surely I fly to my lord; He will guide me.
He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!
Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena
Mein Herr, schenke mir einen von den Rechtschaffenen."
My Lord! grant me of the doers of good deeds.
"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"
Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleemin
Da verkündeten Wir ihm einen nachsichtigen Jungen.
So We gave him the good news of a boy, possessing forbearance.
So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.
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
Als dieser das Alter erreichte, daß er mit ihm laufen konnte, sagte er: "O mein lieber Sohn, ich sehe im Schlaf, daß ich dich schlachte. Schau jetzt, was du (dazu) meinst." Er sagte: "O mein lieber Vater, tu, was dir befohlen wird. Du wirst mich, wenn Allah will, als einen der Standhaften finden."
And when he attained to working with him, he said: O my son! surely I have seen in a dream that I should sacrifice you; consider then what you see. He said: O my father! do what you are commanded; if Allah please, you will find me of the patient ones.
Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills one practising Patience and Constancy!"
Falamma aslama watallahu liljabeeni
Als sie sich beide ergeben gezeigt hatten und er ihn auf die Seite der Stirn niedergeworfen hatte,
So when they both submitted and he threw him down upon his forehead,
So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),
Wanadaynahu an ya ibraheemu
riefen Wir ihm zu: "O Ibrahim,
And We called out to him saying: O Ibrahim!
We called out to him "O Abraham!
Qad saddaqta alrruya inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
du hast das Traumgesicht bereits wahr gemacht." Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
You have indeed shown the truth of the vision; surely thus do We reward the doers of good:
"Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Inna hatha lahuwa albalao almubeenu
Das ist wahrlich die deutliche Prüfung.
Most surely this is a manifest trial.
For this was obviously a trial -
Wafadaynahu bithibhin AAatheemin
Und Wir lösten ihn mit einem großartigen Schlachtopfer aus.
And We ransomed him with a Feat sacrifice.
And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We perpetuated (praise) to him among the later generations.
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
Salamun AAala ibraheema
Friede sei auf Ibrahim!
Peace be on Ibrahim.
"Peace and salutation to Abraham!"
Kathalika najzee almuhsineena
So vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Thus do We reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Surely he was one of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Wabashsharnahu biishaqa nabiyyan mina alssaliheena
Und Wir verkündeten ihm Ishaq als einen Propheten von den Rechtschaffenen.
And We gave him the good news of Ishaq, a prophet among the good ones.
And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet, - one of the Righteous.
Wabarakna AAalayhi waAAala ishaqa wamin thurriyyatihima muhsinun wathalimun linafsihi mubeenun
Und Wir segneten ihn und Ishaq. Unter ihrer Nachkommenschaft gibt es manche, die Gutes tun, und manche, die sich selbst offenkundig Unrecht zufügen.
And We showered Our blessings on him and on Ishaq; and of their offspring are the doers of good, and (also) those who are clearly unjust to their own souls.
We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.
Walaqad mananna AAala moosa waharoona
Und Wir erwiesen bereits Musa und Harun eine Wohltat
And certainly We conferred a favor on Musa and Haroun.
Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,
Wanajjaynahuma waqawmahuma mina alkarbi alAAatheemi
und erretteten sie beide und ihr Volk aus der großen Trübsal.
And We delivered them both and their people from the mighty distress.
And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;
Wanasarnahum fakanoo humu alghalibeena
Und Wir halfen ihnen, da waren sie es, die Sieger wurden.
And We helped them, so they were the vanquishers.
And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);
Waataynahuma alkitaba almustabeena
Und Wir gaben ihnen beiden die verdeutlichende Schrift
And We gave them both the Book that made (things) clear.
And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;
Wahadaynahuma alssirata almustaqeema
und leiteten sie den geraden Weg.
And We guided them both on the right way.
And We guided them to the Straight Way.
Watarakna AAalayhima fee alakhireena
Und Wir ließen für beide (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We perpetuated (praise) to them among the later generations.
And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:
Salamun AAala moosa waharoona
Friede sei auf Musa und Harun!
Peace be on Musa and Haroun.
"Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Even thus do We reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Innahuma min AAibadina almumineena
Sie beide gehören ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Surely they were both of Our believing servants.
For they were two of our believing Servants.
Wainna ilyasa lamina almursaleena
Auch Ilyas gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And Ilyas was most surely of the apostles.
So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).
Ith qala liqawmihi ala tattaqoona
Als er zu seinem Volk sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht gottesfürchtig sein?
When he said to his people: Do you not guard (against evil)?
Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?
AtadAAoona baAAlan watatharoona ahsana alkhaliqeena
Wie könnt ihr Bacl anrufen und den besten Schöpfer verlassen,
What! do you call upon Ba'l and forsake the best of the creators,
"Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, -
Allaha rabbakum warabba abaikumu alawwaleena
Allah, euren Herrn und den Herrn eurer Vorväter?"
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your fathers of yore?
"Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"
Fakaththaboohu fainnahum lamuhdaroona
Da bezichtigten sie ihn der Lüge. So werden sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden,
But they called him a liar, therefore they shall most surely be brought up.
But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), -
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
But not the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
Salamun AAala il yaseena
Friede sei auf Ilyas!
Peace be on Ilyas.
"Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Even thus do We reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Surely he was one of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Wainna lootan lamina almursaleena
Auch Lut gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And Lut was most surely of the apostles.
So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).
Ith najjaynahu waahlahu ajmaAAeena
Als Wir ihn und seine Angehörigen allesamt erretteten,
When We delivered him and his followers, all - -
Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all
Illa AAajoozan fee alghabireena
außer einer alten Frau unter denjenigen, die zurückblieben.
Except an old woman (who was) amongst those who tarried.
Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:
Thumma dammarna alakhareena
Hierauf vertilgten Wir die anderen.
Then We destroyed the others.
Then We destroyed the rest.
Wainnakum latamurroona AAalayhim musbiheena
Ihr kommt ja an ihnen vorbei, bei Tagesanbruch
And most surely you pass by them in the morning,
Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day -
Wabiallayli afala taAAqiloona
und bei Nacht. Begreift ihr denn nicht?'
And at night; do you not then understand?
And by night: will ye not understand?
Wainna yoonusa lamina almursaleena
Auch Yunus gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And Yunus was most surely of the apostles.
So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).
Ith abaqa ila alfulki almashhooni
Als er zum vollbeladenen Schiff davonlief.
When he ran away to a ship completely laden,
When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,
Fasahama fakana mina almudhadeena
Er warf Lose und wurde einer der Unterlegenen.
So he shared (with them), but was of those who are cast off.
He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:
Failtaqamahu alhootu wahuwa muleemun
Da verschlang ihn der (große) Fisch", während er sich Tadel zugezogen hatte.
So the fish swallowed him while he did that for which he blamed himself
Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
Falawla annahu kana mina almusabbiheena
Und hätte er nicht zu denjenigen gehört, die (Allah) preisen,
But had it not been that he was of those who glorify (Us),
Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,
Lalabitha fee batnihi ila yawmi yubAAathoona
hätte er wahrlich in seinem Bauch verweilt bis zu dem Tag, an dem sie auferweckt werden.
He would certainly have tarried in its belly to the day when they are raised.
He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.
Fanabathnahu bialAAarai wahuwa saqeemun
Da warfen Wir ihn auf das kahle Land -, und dabei war er krank.
Then We cast him on to the vacant surface of the earth while he was sick.
But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,
Waanbatna AAalayhi shajaratan min yaqteenin
Und Wir ließen eine Kürbisstaude über ihm wachsen.
And We caused to grow up for him a gourdplant.
And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
Waarsalnahu ila miati alfin aw yazeedoona
Und Wir sandten ihn zu Hunderttausend oder sogar noch mehr.
And We sent him to a hundred thousand, rather they exceeded.
And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
Faamanoo famattaAAnahum ila heenin
Da glaubten sie, und so gewährten Wir ihnen Nießbrauch auf Zeit.
And they believed, so We gave them provision till a time.
And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
Faistaftihim alirabbika albanatu walahumu albanoona
Frage sie doch nach ihrer Meinung: Gehören deinem Herrn etwa die Töchter und ihnen die Söhne?
Then ask them whether your Lord has daughters and they have sons.
Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons? -
Am khalaqna almalaikata inathan wahum shahidoona
Oder haben Wir die Engel als weibliche Wesen erschaffen, während sie anwesend waren?
Or did We create the angels females while they were witnesses?
Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?
Ala innahum min ifkihim layaqooloona
Dabei ist es fürwahr aus ihrer ungeheuren Lügenhaftigkeit, daß sie sagen:
Now surely it is of their own lie that they say:
Is it not that they say, from their own invention,
Walada Allahu wainnahum lakathiboona
"Allah hat gezeugt." Wahrlich, sie sind Lügner.
Allah has begotten; and most surely they are liars.
"Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!
Astafa albanati AAala albaneena
Hat Er die Töchter vor den Söhnen auserwählt?
Has He chosen daughters in preference to sons?
Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
Ma lakum kayfa tahkumoona
Was ist mit euch? Wie urteilt ihr?
What is the matter with you, how is it that you judge?
What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
Afala tathakkaroona
Bedenkt ihr denn nicht?
Will you not then mind?
Will ye not then receive admonition?
Am lakum sultanun mubeenun
Oder habt ihr eine deutliche Ermächtigung?
Or have you a clear authority?
Or have ye an authority manifest?
Fatoo bikitabikum in kuntum sadiqeena
Bringt doch eure Schrift bei, wenn ihr wahrhaftig seid.
Then bring your book, if you are truthful.
Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
WajaAAaloo baynahu wabayna aljinnati nasaban walaqad AAalimati aljinnatu innahum lamuhdaroona
Und sie stellen zwischen Ihm und den Ginn eine Verwandtschaft her. Aber die Ginn wissen ja, daß sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden
And they assert a relationship between Him and the jinn; and certainly the jinn do know that they shall surely be brought up;
And they have invented a blood - relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment - Seat)!
Subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona
Preis sei Allah! (Und Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben -,
Glory be to Allah (for freedom) from what they describe;
Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
But not so the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.
Fainnakum wama taAAbudoona
Ihr aber und das, dem ihr dient,
So surely you and what you worship,
For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship -
Ma antum AAalayhi bifatineena
könnt niemanden gegen Ihn verfuhren,
Not against Him can you cause (any) to fall into trial,
Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,
Illa man huwa sali aljaheemi
außer denjenigen, der dem Höllenbrand ausgesetzt wird.
Save him who will go to hell.
Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
Wama minna illa lahu maqamun maAAloomun
Und es gibt niemanden unter uns, der nicht einen bestimmten Platz hätte.
And there is none of us but has an assigned place,
(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;
Wainna lanahnu alssaffoona
Wahrlich, wir sind es, die sich (reihenweise) reihen,
And most surely we are they who draw themselves out in ranks,
"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);
Wainna lanahnu almusabbihoona
und wahrlich, wir sind es, die preisen.
And we are most surely they who declare the glory (of Allah).
"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"
Wain kanoo layaqooloona
Und sie pflegten zu sagen:
And surely they used to say:
And there were those who said,
Law anna AAindana thikran mina alawwaleena
"Wenn wir nur eine Ermahnung (gleich derjenigen) der Früheren hätten,
Had we a reminder from those of yore,
"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,
Lakunna AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
dann wären wir fürwahr Allahs auserlesene Diener."
We would certainly have been the servants of Allah - - the purified ones.
"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"
Fakafaroo bihi fasawfa yaAAlamoona
Dennoch verleugnen sie Ihn. Aber sie werden (es noch) erfahren.
But (now) they disbelieve in it, so they will come to know.
But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
Walaqad sabaqat kalimatuna liAAibadina almursaleena
Es erging bereits früher Unser Wort an Unsere gesandten Diener:
And certainly Our word has already gone forth in respect of Our servants, the apostles:
Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),
Innahum lahumu almansooroona
Wahrlich, sie sind es, denen Hilfe zuteil wird.
Most surely they shall be the assisted ones
That they would certainly be assisted,
Wainna jundana lahumu alghaliboona
Und wahrlich, Unsere Heerschar ist es, die Sieger sein wird.
And most surely Our host alone shall be the victorious ones.
And that Our forces, - they surely must conquer.
Fatawalla AAanhum hatta heenin
So kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
Therefore turn away from them till a time,
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
Waabsirhum fasawfa yubsiroona
und sieh sie dir an. Auch sie werden sehen.
And (then) see them, so they too shall see.
And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
AfabiAAathabina yastaAAjiloona
Wünschen sie denn Unsere Strafe zu beschleunigen?
What! would they then hasten on Our chastisement?
Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?
Faitha nazala bisahatihim fasaa sabahu almunthareena
Wenn sie sich aber in ihre Höfe niederläßt, wie böse wird dann der Morgen der Gewarnten sein!
But when it shall descend in their court, evil shall then be the morning of the warned ones.
But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
Watawalla AAanhum hatta heenin
Und kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
And turn away from them till a time
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
Waabsir fasawfa yubsiroona
und sieh zu. Auch sie werden sehen.
And (then) see, for they too shall see.
And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
Subhana rabbika rabbi alAAizzati AAamma yasifoona
Preis sei deinem Herrn, dem Herrn der Macht! (Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben.
Glory be to your Lord, the Lord of Honor, above what they describe.
Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
Wasalamun AAala almursaleena
Und Friede sei auf den Gesandten!
And peace be on the apostles.
And Peace on the messengers!
Waalhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena
Und (alles) Lob gehört Allah, dem Herrn der Weltenbewohner!
And all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.