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Sad
Chapter 38, 88 verses
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Transliteration
Yusuf Ali
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Hilali & Muhsin Khan
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sad. [These letters (Sad, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Qur'an full of reminding (explanations and honour for the one who believes in it).
Transliteration
Sad waalqurani thee alththikri
Yusuf Ali
Sad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
Word by word
صٓ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ذِى ٱلذِّكْرِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.
Transliteration
Bali allatheena kafaroo fee AAizzatin washiqaqin
Yusuf Ali
But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self - glory and Separatism.
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بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
How many a generation have We destroyed before them! And they cried out when there was no longer time for escape.
Transliteration
Kam ahlakna min qablihim min qarnin fanadaw walata heena manasin
Yusuf Ali
How many generations before them did We destroy? In the end they cried (for mercy) - when there was no longer time for being saved!
And they (Arab pagans) wonder that a warner (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come to them from among themselves. And the disbelievers say: "This (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) is a sorcerer, a liar.
Transliteration
WaAAajiboo an jaahum munthirun minhum waqala alkafiroona hatha sahirun kaththabun
Yusuf Ali
So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves! and the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies!
And the leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk ye away, and remain constant to your gods! For this is truly a thing designed (against you)!
"Has the Reminder been sent down to him (alone) from among us?" Nay, but they are in doubt about My Reminder (this Qur'an)! Nay, but they have not tasted (My) Torment!
Transliteration
Aonzila AAalayhi alththikru min baynina bal hum fee shakkin min thikree bal lamma yathooqoo AAathabi
Yusuf Ali
"What! has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among us?"... but they are in doubt concerning My (Own) Message! Nay, they have not yet tasted My Punishment!
(As they denied Allah's Message) they will be a defeated host like the Confederates of the old times (who were defeated).
Transliteration
Jundun ma hunalika mahzoomun mina alahzabi
Yusuf Ali
But there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates.
Word by word
جُندٌ مَّا هُنَالِكَ مَهْزُومٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَحْزَابِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Before them (were many who) belied (Messengers) - the people of Nuh (Noah); and 'Ad; and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) the man of stakes (with which he used to punish the people),
And these only wait for a single Saihah [shout (i.e. the blowing of the Trumpet by the angel Israfil -)] there will be no pause or ending thereto [till everything will perish except Allah (the only God full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour)].
Transliteration
Wama yanthuru haolai illasayhatan wahidatan ma laha min fawaqin
Yusuf Ali
These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook no delay.
Be patient (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) of what they say, and remember Our slave Dawud (David), endued with power. Verily, he was ever oft-returning in all matters and in repentance (toward Allah).
Verily, We made the mountains to glorify Our Praises with him [Dawud (David)] in the 'Ashi (i.e. after the mid-day till sunset) and Ishraq (i.e. after the sunrise till mid-day).
And (so did) the birds assembled: all obedient to him [Dawud (David)] [i.e. they came and glorified Allah's Praises along with him]. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi ).
Transliteration
Waalttayra mahshooratan kullun lahu awwabun
Yusuf Ali
And the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to Allah).
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وَٱلطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً كُلٌّ لَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
We made his kingdom strong and gave him Al-Hikmah (Prophethood) and sound judgement in speech and decision.
When they entered in upon Dawud (David), he was terrified of them. They said: "Fear not! (We are) two litigants, one of whom has wronged the other, therefore judge between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, and guide us to the Right Way.
When they entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of them, they said: "Fear not: we are two disputants, one of whom has wronged the other: Decide now between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, but guide us to the even Path..
Verily, this my brother (in religion) has ninety-nine ewes, while I have (only) one ewe, and he says: "Hand it over to me, and he overpowered me in speech."
"This man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he says, 'commit her to my care,' and is (moreover) harsh to me in speech."
[Dawud (David)] said (immediately without listening to the opponent): "He has wronged you in demanding your ewe in addition to his ewes. And, verily, many partners oppress one another, except those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and they are few." And Dawud (David) guessed that We have tried him and he sought Forgiveness of his Lord, and he fell down prostrate and turned (to Allah) in repentance.
Transliteration
Qala laqad thalamaka bisuali naAAjatika ila niAAajihi wainna katheeran mina alkhulatai layabghee baAAduhum AAala baAAdin illa allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati waqaleelun ma hum wathanna dawoodu annama fatannahu faistaghfara rabbahu wakharra rakiAAan waanaba
Yusuf Ali
(David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding thy (single) ewe to be added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?"... and David gathered that We had tried him: he asked forgiveness of his Lord, fell down, bowing (in prostration), and turned (to Allah in repentance).
O Dawud (David)! Verily! We have placed you as a successor on the earth; so judge you between men in truth (and justice) and follow not your desire - for it will mislead you from the Path of Allah. Verily, those who wander astray from the Path of Allah (shall) have a severe torment, because they forgot the Day of Reckoning.
O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth (and justice): Nor follow thou the lusts (of thy heart), for they will mislead thee from the Path of Allah: for those who wander astray from the Path of Allah, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account.
And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them without purpose! That is the consideration of those who disbelieve! Then woe to those who disbelieve (in Islamic Monotheism) from the Fire!
Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!
Shall We treat those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds as Mufsidun (those who associate partners in worship with Allah and commit crimes) on earth? Or shall We treat the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) as the Fujjar (criminals, disbelievers, the wicked)?
Transliteration
Am najAAalu allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati kaalmufsideena fee alardi am najAAalu almuttaqeena kaalfujjari
Yusuf Ali
Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right?
(This is) a Book (the Qur'an) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings, that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.
(Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.
He said: "I did love the good (these horses) instead of remembering my Lord (in my 'Asr prayer)" till the time was over, and (the sun) had hidden in the veil (of night).
And indeed, We did try Sulaiman (Solomon) and We placed on his throne Jasad (a devil, so he lost his kingdom for a while) and he did return (to Allah with obedience and in repentance, and to his throne and kingdom by the Grace of Allah).
He said: "My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me: Verily, You are the Bestower."
Transliteration
Qala rabbi ighfir lee wahab lee mulkan la yanbaghee liahadin min baAAdee innaka anta alwahhabu
Yusuf Ali
He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
And remember Our slave Ayyub (Job), when he invoked his Lord (saying): "Verily Shaitan (Satan) has touched me with distress (by ruining my health) and torment (by ruining my wealth)!
And We gave him (back) his family, and along with them the like thereof, as a Mercy from Us, and a Reminder for those who understand.
Transliteration
Wawahabna lahu ahlahu wamithlahum maAAahum rahmatan minna wathikra liolee alalbabi
Yusuf Ali
And We gave him (back) his people, and doubled their number, - as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who have Understanding.
"And take in your hand a bundle of thin grass and strike therewith (your wife), and break not your oath. Truly! We found him patient. How excellent a slave! Verily he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!
"And take in thy hand a little grass, and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)!
And remember Our slaves, Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac), and Ya'qub (Jacob), (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding.
Verily, We did choose them by granting them (a good thing, - i.e.) the remembrance of the Home [in the Hereafter and they used to make the people remember it, and also they used to invite the people to obey Allah and to do good deeds for the Hereafter].
Transliteration
Inna akhlasnahum bikhalisatin thikra alddari
Yusuf Ali
Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose) - proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter.
And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives) restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], (and) of equal ages.
Transliteration
WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi atrabun
Yusuf Ali
And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age.
Word by word
وَعِندَهُمْ قَٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious - see V.2:2) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!
Transliteration
Hatha ma tooAAadoona liyawmi alhisabi
Yusuf Ali
Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!
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هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِيَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish.
Transliteration
Inna hatha larizquna ma lahu min nafadin
Yusuf Ali
Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail; -
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إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُۥ مِن نَّفَادٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! And for the Taghun (transgressors, the disobedient to Allah and His Messenger - disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, criminals) will be an evil final return (Fire).
Transliteration
Hatha wainna lilttagheena lasharra maabin
Yusuf Ali
Yea, such! but - for the wrong - doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return! -
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هَٰذَا وَإِنَّ لِلطَّٰغِينَ لَشَرَّ مَـَٔابٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!
Transliteration
Jahannama yaslawnaha fabisa almihadu
Yusuf Ali
Hell! - they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)! -
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جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! Then let them taste it - a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.
Transliteration
Hatha falyathooqoohu hameemun waghassaqun
Yusuf Ali
Yea, such! - then shall they taste it, - a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold! -
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هَٰذَا فَلْيَذُوقُوهُ حَمِيمٌ وَغَسَّاقٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And other (torments) of similar kind - all together!
Transliteration
Waakharu min shaklihi azwajun
Yusuf Ali
And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!
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وَءَاخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is a troop entering with you (in Hell), no welcome for them! Verily, they shall burn in the Fire!
Transliteration
Hatha fawjun muqtahimun maAAakum la marhaban bihim innahum saloo alnnari
Yusuf Ali
Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! truly, they shall burn in the Fire!
(The followers of the misleaders will say): "Nay, you (too)! No welcome for you! It is you (misleaders) who brought this upon us (because you misled us in the world), so evil is this place to stay in!"
Transliteration
Qaloo bal antum la marhaban bikum antum qaddamtumoohu lana fabisa alqararu
Yusuf Ali
(The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No welcome for you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now evil is (this) place to stay in!"
Verily, that is the very truth - the mutual dispute of the people of the Fire!
Transliteration
Inna thalika lahaqqun takhasumu ahli alnnari
Yusuf Ali
Truly that is just and fitting, - the mutual recriminations of the People of the Fire!
Word by word
إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَحَقٌّ تَخَاصُمُ أَهْلِ ٱلنَّارِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "I am only a warner and there is no Ilah (God) except Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) the One, the Irresistible,
Transliteration
Qul innama ana munthirun wama min ilahin illa Allahu alwahidu alqahharu
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one Allah, Supreme and Irresistible, -
(Allah) said: "O Iblis (Satan)! What prevents you from prostrating yourself to one whom I have created with Both My Hands . Are you too proud (to fall prostrate to Adam) or are you one of the high exalted?"
Transliteration
Qala ya ibleesu ma manaAAaka an tasjuda lima khalaqtu biyadayya astakbarta am kunta mina alAAaleena
Yusuf Ali
(Allah) said: "O Iblis! What prevents thee from prostrating thyself to one whom I have created with my hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) ones?"
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "No wage do I ask of you for this (the Qur'an), nor am I one of the Mutakallifun (those who pretend and fabricate things which do not exist).
Transliteration
Qul ma asalukum AAalayhi min ajrin wama ana mina almutakallifeena
Yusuf Ali
Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender.