Al Muminun

1 In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Successful indeed are the believers.

1 The believers must (eventually) win through, -

2 Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness.

2 Those who humble themselves in their prayers;

3 And those who turn away from Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allah has forbidden).

3 Who avoid vain talk;

4 And those who pay the Zakat.

4 Who are active in deeds of charity;

5 And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts)

5 Who abstain from sex,

6 Except from their wives or (the slaves) that their right hands possess, - for then, they are free from blame;

6 Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess, - for (in their case) they are free from blame,

7 But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors;

7 But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors; -

8 Those who are faithfully true to their Amanat (all the duties which Allah has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts) and to their covenants;

8 Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants;

9 And those who strictly guard their (five compulsory congregational) Salawat (prayers) (at their fixed stated hours).

9 And who (strictly) guard their prayers; -

10 These are indeed the inheritors

10 These will be the heirs,

11 Who shall inherit the Firdaus (Paradise). They shall dwell therein forever.

11 Who will inherit Paradise: they will dwell therein (for ever).

12 And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay (water and earth).

12 Man We did create from a quintessence (of clay);

13 Thereafter We made him (the offspring of Adam) as a Nutfah (mixed drops of the male and female sexual discharge and lodged it) in a safe lodging (womb of the woman).

13 Then We placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest, firmly fixed;

14 Then We made the Nutfah into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We made the clot into a little lump of flesh, then We made out of that little lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We brought it forth as another creation. So Blessed is Allah, the Best of creators.

14 Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then we made out of that lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature. So blessed be Allah, the best to create!

15 After that, surely, you will die.

15 After that, at length ye will die

16 Then (again), surely, you will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection.

16 Again, on the Day of Judgment, will ye be raised up.

17 And indeed We have created above you seven heavens (one over the other), and We are never unaware of the creation.

17 And We have made, above you, seven tracts; and We are never unmindful of (our) Creation.

18 And We sent down from the sky water (rain) in (due) measure, and We gave it lodging in the earth, and verily, We are Able to take it away.

18 And We send down water from the sky according to (due) measure, and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are able to drain it off (with ease).

19 Then We brought forth for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you, and whereof you eat.

19 With it We grow for you gardens of date - palms and vines: in them have ye abundant fruits: and of them ye eat (and have enjoyment), -

20 And a tree (olive) that springs forth from Mount Sinai, that grows (produces) oil, and (it is a) relish for the eaters.

20 Also a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, which produces oil, and relish for those who use it for food.

21 And verily in the cattle there is indeed a lesson for you. We give you to drink (milk) of that which is in their bellies. And there are, in them, numerous (other) benefits for you, and of them you eat.

21 And in cattle (too) ye have an instructive example: from within their bodies We produce (milk) for you to drink; there are, in them, (besides), numerous (other) benefits for you; and of their (meat) ye eat;

22 And on them, and on ships you are carried.

22 And on them, as well as in ships, ye ride.

23 And indeed We sent Nuh (Noah) to his people, and he said: "O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other Ilah (God) but Him (Islamic Monotheism). Will you not then be afraid (of Him i.e. of His punishment because of worshipping others besides Him)?"

23 (Further, We sent a long line of prophets for your instruction). We sent Noah to his people: He said, "O my people! worship Allah! Ye have no other god but Him. Will ye not fear (Him)?"

24 But the chiefs of his people who disbelieved said: "He is no more than a human being like you, he seeks to make himself superior to you. Had Allah willed, He surely could have sent down angels. Never did we hear such a thing among our fathers of old.

24 The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said: "He is no more than a man like yourselves: his wish is to assert his superiority over you: if Allah had wished (to send messengers), He could have sent down angels; never did we hear such a thing (as he says), among our ancestors of old."

25 "He is only a man in whom is madness, so wait for him a while."

25 (And some said): "He is only a man possessed: wait (and have patience) with him for a time."

26 [Nuh (Noah)] said: "O my Lord! Help me because they deny me."

26 (Noah) said: "O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse me of falsehood!"

27 So We revealed to him (saying): "Construct the ship under Our Eyes and under Our Revelation (guidance). Then, when Our Command comes, and water gushes forth from the oven, take on board of each kind two (male and female), and your family, except those thereof against whom the Word has already gone forth. And address Me not in favour of those who have done wrong. Verily, they are to be drowned.

27 So We inspired him (with this message): "Construct the Ark within Our sight and under Our guidance: then when comes Our Command, and the fountains of the earth gush forth, take thou on board pairs of every species, male and female, and thy family - except those of them against whom the Word has already gone forth: And address Me not in favour of the wrong - doers; for they shall be drowned (in the Flood).

28 And when you have embarked on the ship, you and whoever is with you, then say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has saved us from the people who are Zalimun (i.e. oppressors, wrong-doers, polytheists, those who join others in worship with Allah).

28 And when thou hast embarked on the Ark - thou and those with thee, - say: "Praise be to Allah, Who has saved us from the people who do wrong."

29 And say: "My Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing-place, for You are the Best of those who bring to land."

29 And say: "O my Lord! enable me to disembark with thy blessing: for Thou art the Best to enable (us) to disembark."

30 Verily, in this [what We did as regards drowning of the people of Nuh (Noah)], there are indeed Ayat (proofs, evidence, lessons, signs, etc. for men to understand), for sure We are ever putting (men) to the test.

30 Verily in this there are Signs (for men to understand); (thus) do We try (men).

31 Then, after them, We created another generation.

31 Then We raised after them another generation.

32 And We sent to them a Messenger from among themselves (saying): "Worship Allah! You have no other Ilah (God) but Him. Will you not then be afraid (of Him i.e. of His punishment because of worshipping others besides Him)?"

32 And We sent to them a messenger from among themselves, (saying), "Worship Allah! ye have no other god but Him. Will ye not fear (Him)?"

33 And the chiefs of his people who disbelieved and denied the Meeting in the Hereafter, and whom We had given the luxuries and comforts of this life, said: "He is no more than a human being like you, he eats of that which you eat, and drinks of what you drink.

33 And the chiefs of his people, who disbelieved and denied the Meeting in the Hereafter, and on whom We had bestowed the good things of this life, said: "He is no more than a man like yourselves: he eats of that of which ye eat, and drinks of what ye drink.

34 "If you were to obey a human being like yourselves, then verily you indeed would be losers.

34 "If ye obey a man like yourselves, behold, it is certain ye will be lost.

35 "Does he promise you that when you have died and have become dust and bones, you shall come out alive (resurrected)?

35 "Does he promise that when ye die and become dust and bones, ye shall be brought forth (again)?

36 "Far, very far is that which you are promised!

36 "Far, very far is that which ye are promised!

37 "There is nothing but our life of this world! We die and we live! And we are not going to be resurrected!

37 "There is nothing but our life in this world! We shall die and we live! But we shall never be raised up again!

38 "He is only a man who has invented a lie against Allah, and we are not going to believe in him."

38 "He is only a man who invents a lie against Allah, but we are not the ones to believe in him!"

39 He said: "O my Lord! Help me because they deny me."

39 (The prophet) said: "O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse me of falsehood."

40 (Allah) said: "In a little while, they are sure to be regretful."

40 (Allah) said: "In but a little while, they are sure to be sorry!"

41 So As-Saihah (torment - awful cry) overtook them in truth (with justice), and We made them as rubbish of dead plants. So away with the people who are Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, disobedient to His Messengers).

41 Then the Blast overtook them with justice, and We made them as rubbish of dead leaves (floating on the stream of Time)! So away with the people who do wrong!

42 Then, after them, We created other generations.

42 Then We raised after them other generations.

43 No nation can advance their term, nor can they delay it.

43 No people can hasten their term, nor can they delay (it).

44 Then We sent Our Messengers in succession. Every time there came to a nation their Messenger, they denied him; so We made them follow one another (to destruction), and We made them as Ahadith (the true stories for mankind to learn a lesson from them). So away with a people who believe not!

44 Then sent We our messengers in succession: every time there came to a people their messenger, they accused him of falsehood: so We made them follow each other (in punishment): We made them as a tale (that is told): So away with a people that will not believe!

45 Then We sent Musa (Moses) and his brother Harun‎‎ (Aaron), with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and manifest authority,

45 Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron, with Our Signs and authority manifest,

46 To Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs, but they behaved insolently and they were people self-exalting (by disobeying their Lord, and exalting themselves over and above the Messenger of Allah).

46 To Pharaoh and his Chiefs: But these behaved insolently: they were an arrogant people.

47 They said: "Shall we believe in two men like ourselves, and their people are obedient to us with humility (and we use them to serve us as we like)."

47 They said: "Shall we believe in two men like ourselves? And their people are subject to us!"

48 So they denied them both [Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)] and became of those who were destroyed.

48 So they accused them of falsehood, and they became of those who were destroyed.

49 And indeed We gave Musa (Moses) the Scripture, that they may be guided.

49 And We gave Moses the Book, in order that they might receive guidance.

50 And We made the son of Maryam (Mary) and his mother as a sign, and We gave them refuge on high ground, a place of rest, security and flowing streams.

50 And We made the son of Mary and his mother as a Sign: We gave them both shelter on high ground, affording rest and security and furnished with springs.

51 O (you) Messengers! Eat of the Tayyibat [all kinds of Halal foods which Allah has made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables, fruits, etc.] and do righteous deeds. Verily! I am Well-Acquainted with what you do.

51 O ye messengers! enjoy (all) things good and pure, and work righteousness: for I am well - acquainted with (all) that ye do.

52 And verily this your religion (of Islamic Monotheism) is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear (keep your duty to) Me.

52 And verily this Brotherhood of yours is a single Brotherhood, and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore fear Me (and no other).

53 But they (men) have broken their religion among them into sects, each group rejoicing in what is with it (as its beliefs).

53 But people have cut off their affair (of unity), between them, into sects: each party rejoices in that which is with itself.

54 So leave them in their error for a time.

54 But leave them in their confused ignorance for a time.

55 Do they think that in wealth and children with which We enlarge them

55 Do they think that because We have granted them abundance of wealth and sons,

56 We hasten unto them with good things. Nay, [it is a Fitnah (trial) in this worldly life so that they will have no share of good things in the Hereafter] but they perceive not. [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi].

56 We would hasten them on in every good? Nay, they do not understand.

57 Verily those who live in awe for fear of their Lord;

57 Verily those who live in awe for fear of their Lord;

58 And those who believe in the Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord;

58 Those who believe in the Signs of their Lord;

59 And those who join not anyone (in worship) as partners with their Lord;

59 Those who join not (in worship) partners with their Lord;

60 And those who give that (their charity) which they give (and also do other good deeds) with their hearts full of fear (whether their alms and charities have been accepted or not), because they are sure to return to their Lord (for reckoning).

60 And those who dispense their charity with their hearts full of fear, because they will return to their Lord; -

61 It is these who hasten in the good deeds, and they are foremost in them [e.g. offering the compulsory Salat (prayers) in their (early) stated, fixed times and so on].

61 It is these who hasten in every good work, and these who are foremost in them.

62 And We task not any person except according to his capacity, and with Us is a Record which speaks the truth, and they will not be wronged.

62 On no soul do We place a burden greater than it can bear: before Us is a record which clearly shows the truth: they will never be wronged.

63 Nay, but their hearts are covered from (understanding) this (the Qur'an), and they have other (evil) deeds, besides, which they are doing.

63 But their hearts are in confused ignorance of this; and there are, besides that, deeds of theirs, which they will (continue) to do, -

64 Until when We seize those of them who lead a luxurious life with punishment: behold they make humble invocation with a loud voice.

64 Until, when We seize in Punishment those of them who received the good things of this world, behold, they will groan in supplication!

65 Invoke not loudly this day! Certainly you shall not be helped by Us.

65 (It will be said): "Groan not in supplication this day: for ye shall certainly not be helped by Us.

66 Indeed My Verses used to be recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels (denying them, and refusing with hatred to listen to them).

66 "My Signs used to be rehearsed to you, but ye used to turn back on your heels -

67 In pride (they - Quraish pagans and polytheists of Makkah used to feel proud that they are the dwellers of Makkah sanctuary - Haram), talking evil about it (the Qur'an) by night.

67 "In arrogance: talking nonsense about the (Qur'an), like one telling fables by night."

68 Have they not pondered over the Word (of Allah, i.e. what is sent down to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم), or has there come to them what had not come to their fathers of old?

68 Do they not ponder over the Word (of Allah), or has anything (new) come to them that did not come to their fathers of old?

69 Or is it that they did not recognize their Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) so they deny him?

69 Or do they not recognise their Messenger, that they deny him?

70 Or say they: There is madness in him? Nay, but he brought them the truth [i.e. Tauhid: Worshipping Allah Alone in all aspects, the Qur'an and the religion of Islam], but most of them (the disbelievers) are averse to the truth.

70 Or do they say, "He is possessed"? Nay, he has brought them the Truth, but most of them hate the Truth.

71 And if the truth had been in accordance with their desires, verily, the heavens and the earth, and whosoever is therein would have been corrupted! Nay, We have brought them their reminder, but they turn away from their reminder.

71 If the Truth had been in accord with their desires, truly the heavens and the earth, and all beings therein would have been in confusion and corruption! Nay, We have sent them their admonition, but they turn away from their admonition.

72 Or is it that you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) ask them for some wages? But the recompense of your Lord is better, and He is the Best of those who give sustenance.

72 Or is it that thou askest them for some recompense? But the recompense of thy Lord is best: He is the Best of those who give sustenance.

73 And certainly, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) call them to the Straight Path (true religion - Islamic Monotheism).

73 But verily thou callest them to the Straight Way;

74 And verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter are indeed deviating far astray from the Path (true religion - Islamic Monotheism).

74 And verily those who believe not in the Hereafter are deviating from that Way.

75 And though We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on them, still they would obstinately persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.

75 If We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on them, they would obstinately persist in their transgression, wandering in distraction to and fro.

76 And indeed We seized them with punishment, but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor did they invoke (Allah) with submission to Him.

76 We inflicted Punishment on them, but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor do they submissively entreat (Him)! -

77 Until, when We open for them the gate of severe punishment, then lo! they will be plunged into destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair.

77 Until We open on them a gate leading to a severe Punishment: then Lo! they will be plunged in despair therein!

78 It is He Who has created for you (the sense of) hearing (ears), eyes (sight), and hearts (understanding). Little thanks you give.

78 It is He Who has created for you (the faculties of) hearing, sight, feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give!

79 And it is He Who has created you on the earth, and to Him you shall be gathered back.

79 And He has multiplied you through the earth, and to Him shall ye be gathered back.

80 And it is He Who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of night and day. Will you not then understand?

80 It is He Who gives life and death, and to Him (is due) the alternation of Night and Day: will ye not then understand?

81 Nay, but they say the like of what the men of old said.

81 On the contrary they say things similar to what the ancients said.

82 They said: "When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we be resurrected indeed?

82 They say: "What! when we die and become dust and bones, could we really be raised up again?

83 "Verily, this we have been promised - we and our fathers before (us)! This is only the tales of the ancients!"

83 "Such things have been promised to us and to our fathers before! they are nothing but tales of the ancients!"

84 Say: "Whose is the earth and whosoever is therein? If you know!"

84 Say: "To whom belong the earth and all beings therein? (say) if ye know!"

85 They will say: "It is Allah's!" Say: "Will you not then remember?"

85 They will say, "To Allah!" say: "Yet will ye not receive admonition?"

86 Say: "Who is (the) Lord of the seven heavens, and (the) Lord of the Great Throne?"

86 Say: "Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and the Lord of the Throne (of Glory) Supreme?"

87 They will say: "Allah." Say: "Will you not then fear Allah (believe in His Oneness, obey Him, believe in the Resurrection and Recompense for every good or bad deed)?"

87 They will say, "(They belong) to Allah." Say: "Will ye not then be filled with awe?"

88 Say "In Whose Hand is the sovereignty of everything (i.e. treasures of each and everything)? And He protects (all), while against Whom there is no protector, (i.e. if Allah saves anyone none can punish or harm him, and if Allah punishes or harms anyone none can save him), if you know?" [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi]

88 Say: "Who is it in whose hands is the governance of all things, - who protects (all), but is not protected (of any)? (say) if ye know."

89 They will say: "(All that belongs) to Allah." Say: "How then are you deceived and turn away from the truth?"

89 They will say, "(It belongs) to Allah." Say: "Then how are ye deluded?"

90 Nay, but We have brought them the truth (Islamic Monotheism), and verily, they (disbelievers) are liars.

90 We have sent them the Truth: but they indeed practise falsehood!

91 No son (or offspring) did Allah beget, nor is there any ilah (god) along with Him. (If there had been many gods), then each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have tried to overcome others! Glorified be Allah above all that they attribute to Him!

91 No son did Allah beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if there were many gods), behold, each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have lorded it over others! Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the (sort of) things they attribute to Him!

92 All-Knower of the unseen and the seen! Exalted be He over all that they associate as partners to Him!

92 He knows what is hidden and what is open: too high is He for the partners they attribute to Him!

93 Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "My Lord! If You would show me that with which they are threatened (torment),

93 Say: "O my Lord! if Thou wilt show me (in my lifetime) that which they are warned against, -

94 "My Lord! Then (save me from Your punishment), put me not amongst the people who are the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers)."

94 "Then, O my Lord! put me not amongst the people who do wrong!"

95 And indeed We are Able to show you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) that with which We have threatened them.

95 And We are certainly able to show thee (in fulfilment) that against which they are warned.

96 Repel evil with that which is better. We are Best-Acquainted with the things they utter.

96 Repel evil with that which is best: We are well acquainted with the things they say.

97 And say: "My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils).

97 And say "O my Lord! I seek refuge with Thee from the suggestions of the Evil Ones.

98 "And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they should come near me."

98 "And I seek refuge with Thee O my Lord! lest they should come near me."

99 Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he says: "My Lord! Send me back,

99 (In Falsehood will they be) Until, when death comes to one of them, he says: "O my Lord! send me back (to life), -

100 "So that I may do good in that which I have left behind!" No! It is but a word that he speaks; and behind them is Barzakh (a barrier) until the Day when they will be resurrected.

100 "In order that I may work righteousness in the things I neglected." - "By no means! It is but a word he says." - Before them is a Partition till the Day they are raised up.

101 Then, when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no kinship among them that Day, nor will they ask of one another.

101 Then when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no more relationships between them that Day, nor will one ask after another!

102 Then, those whose scales (of good deeds) are heavy, they are the successful.

102 Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is heavy, - they will attain salvation:

103 And those whose scales (of good deeds) are light, they are those who lose their ownselves, in Hell will they abide.

103 But those whose balance is light, will be those who have lost their souls, in Hell will they abide.

104 The Fire will burn their faces, and therein they will grin, with displaced lips (disfigured).

104 The Fire will burn their faces, and they will therein grin, with their lips displaced.

105 "Were not My Verses (this Qur'an) recited to you, and then you used to deny them?"

105 "Were not My Signs rehearsed to you, and ye did but treat them as falsehood?"

106 They will say: "Our Lord! Our wretchedness overcame us, and we were (an) erring people.

106 They will say: "our Lord! Our misfortune overwhelmed us, and we became a people astray!

107 "Our Lord! Bring us out of this. If ever we return (to evil), then indeed we shall be Zalimun: (polytheists, oppressors, unjust, and wrong-doers)."

107 "Our Lord! bring us out of this: if ever we return (to Evil), then shall we be wrong - doers indeed!"

108 He (Allah) will say: "Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!"

108 He will say: "Be ye driven into it (with ignominy)! And speak ye not to Me!

109 Verily there was a party of My slaves, who used to say: "Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us, and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of all who show mercy!"

109 "A part of My servants there was, who used to pray 'our Lord! we believe; then do Thou forgive us, and have mercy upon us: For Thou art the Best of those who show mercy!"

110 But you took them for a laughing stock, so much so that they made you forget My Remembrance while you used to laugh at them!

110 "But ye treated them with ridicule, so much so that (ridicule of) them made you forget My Message while ye were laughing at them!

111 Verily I have rewarded them this Day for their patience: they are indeed the ones that are successful.

111 "I have rewarded them this Day for their patience and constancy: they are indeed the ones that have achieved Bliss..."

112 He (Allah) will say: "What number of years did you stay on earth?"

112 He will say: "What number of years did ye stay on earth?"

113 They will say: "We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account."

113 They will say: "We stayed a day or part of a day: but ask those who keep account."

114 He (Allah) will say: "You stayed not but a little, if you had only known!

114 He will say: "Ye stayed not but a little, - if ye had only known!

115 "Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us?"

115 "Did ye then think that We had created you in jest, and that ye would not be brought back to Us (for account)?"

116 So Exalted be Allah, the True King: La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Lord of the Supreme Throne!

116 Therefore exalted be Allah, the King, the Reality: there is no god but He, the Lord of the Throne of Honour!

117 And whoever invokes (or worships), besides Allah, any other ilah (god), of whom he has no proof; then his reckoning is only with his Lord. Surely! Al-Kafirun (the disbelievers in Allah and in the Oneness of Allah, polytheists, pagans, idolaters) will not be successful.

117 If anyone invokes, besides Allah, Any other god, he has no authority therefor; and his reckoning will be only with his Lord! and verily the Unbelievers will fail to win through!

118 And say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy!"

118 So say: "O my Lord! grant Thou forgiveness and mercy for Thou art the Best of those who show mercy!"