Kitab

Sad

Chapter 38, 88 verses

  • Hilali & Muhsin Khan
  • Yusuf Ali
  • Pickthall
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).

Yusuf Ali

Sad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).

Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Sad. By the renowned Qur'an,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.

Yusuf Ali

But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self - glory and Separatism.

Pickthall

Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

How many a generation have We destroyed before them! And they cried out when there was no longer time for escape.

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!

Pickthall

How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the time for escape!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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.

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!

Pickthall

And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Has he made the alihah (gods) (all) into One Ilah (God - Allah). Verily, this is a curious thing!"

Yusuf Ali

"Has he made the gods (all) into one Allah? Truly this is a wonderful thing!"

Pickthall

Maketh he the gods One God ? Lo! that is an astounding thing.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And the leaders among them went about (saying): "Go on, and remain constant to your alihah (gods)! Verily, this is a thing designed (against you)!

Yusuf Ali

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)!

Pickthall

The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"We have not heard (the like) of this in the religion of these later days (i.e. Christianity). This is nothing but an invention! [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi]

Yusuf Ali

"We never heard (the like) of this among the people of these latter days: this is nothing but a made - up tale!"

Pickthall

We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"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!

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!

Pickthall

Hath the reminder been unto him (alone) among us ? Nay, but they are in doubt concerning My reminder; nay but they have not yet tasted My doom.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or have they the treasures of the Mercy of your Lord, the All-Mighty, the Real Bestower?

Yusuf Ali

Or have they the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, - the Exalted in Power, the Grantor of Bounties without measure?

Pickthall

Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Or is it that the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them is theirs? If so, let them ascend up with means (to the heavens)!

Yusuf Ali

Or have they the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all between? If so, let them mount up with the ropes and means (to reach that end)!

Pickthall

Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs ? Then let them ascend by ropes!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(As they denied Allah's Message) they will be a defeated host like the Confederates of the old times (who were defeated).

Yusuf Ali

But there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates.

Pickthall

A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there.

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),

Yusuf Ali

Before them (were many who) rejected messengers, - the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh, the Lord of Stakes,

Pickthall

The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And Thamud, and the people of Lut (Lot), and the Dwellers of the Wood: such were the Confederates.

Yusuf Ali

And Thamud, and the people of Lut, and the Companions of the Wood; - such were the Confederates.

Pickthall

And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Not one of them but belied the Messengers; therefore My Torment was justified,

Yusuf Ali

Not one (of them) but rejected the messengers, but My punishment came justly and inevitably (on them).

Pickthall

Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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)].

Yusuf Ali

These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook no delay.

Pickthall

These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They say: "Our Lord! Hasten to us Qittana (i.e. our Record of good and bad deeds so that we may see it) before the Day of Reckoning!"

Yusuf Ali

They say: "Our Lord! hasten to us our sentence (even) before the Day of Account!"

Pickthall

They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate before the Day of Reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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).

Yusuf Ali

Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah).

Pickthall

Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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).

Yusuf Ali

It was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide and at break of day,

Pickthall

Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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 ).

Yusuf Ali

And the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to Allah).

Pickthall

And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

We made his kingdom strong and gave him Al-Hikmah (Prophethood) and sound judgement in speech and decision.

Yusuf Ali

We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and decision.

Pickthall

We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And has the news of the litigants reached you? When they climbed over the wall into (his) Mihrab (a praying place or a private room);

Yusuf Ali

Has the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they climbed over the wall of the private chamber;

Pickthall

And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee ? How they climbed the wall into the royal chamber;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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.

Yusuf Ali

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..

Pickthall

How they burst in upon David, and he was afraid of them. They said: Be not afraid! (We are) two litigants, one of whom hath wronged the other, therefor judge aright between us; be not unjust; and show us the fair way.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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."

Yusuf Ali

"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."

Pickthall

Lo! this my brother hath ninety and nine ewes while I had one ewe; and he said: Entrust it to me, and he conquered me in speech.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[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.

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).

Pickthall

(David) said: He hath wronged thee in demanding thine ewe in addition to his ewes, and lo! many partners oppress one another, save such as believe and do good works, and they are few. And David guessed that We had tried him, and he sought forgiveness of his Lord, and he bowed himself and fell down prostrate and repented.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So We forgave him that, and verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good place of (final) return (Paradise).

Yusuf Ali

So We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful place of (Final) Return.

Pickthall

So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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.

Yusuf Ali

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.

Pickthall

(And it was said unto him): O David! Lo! We have set thee as a viceroy in the earth; therefor judge aright between mankind, and follow not desire that it beguile thee from the way of Allah. Lo! those who wander from the way of Allah have an awful doom, forasmuch as they forgot the Day of Reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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!

Yusuf Ali

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)!

Pickthall

And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve. And woe unto those who disbelieve, from the Fire!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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)?

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?

Pickthall

Shall We treat those who believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the earth; or shall We treat the pious as the wicked ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(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.

Yusuf Ali

(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.

Pickthall

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And to Dawud (David) We gave Sulaiman (Solomon). How excellent a slave! Verily, he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!

Yusuf Ali

To David We gave Solomon (for a son), - How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!

Pickthall

And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

When there were displayed before him, in the afternoon, well trained horses of the highest breed [for Jihad (holy fighting in Allah's Cause)].

Yusuf Ali

Behold, there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of the highest breeding, and swift of foot;

Pickthall

When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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).

Yusuf Ali

And he said, "Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the glory of my Lord," - until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of night):

Pickthall

And he said: Lo! I have preferred the good things (of the world) to the remembrance of my Lord; till they were taken out of sight behind the curtain.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Then he said "Bring them (horses) back to me." Then he began to pass his hand over their legs and their necks (till the end of the display).

Yusuf Ali

"Bring them back to me." then began he to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks.

Pickthall

(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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).

Yusuf Ali

And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to Us in true devotion):

Pickthall

And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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."

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).

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So, We subjected to him the wind; it blew gently by his order whithersoever he willed,

Yusuf Ali

Then We subjected the wind to his power, to flow gently to his order, Whithersoever he willed, -

Pickthall

So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And also the Shayatin (devils) from the jinn (including) every kind of builder and diver,

Yusuf Ali

As also the evil ones, (including) every kind of builder and diver, -

Pickthall

And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient),

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And also others bound in fetters.

Yusuf Ali

As also others bound together in fetters.

Pickthall

And others linked together in chains,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Allah said to Sulaiman (Solomon)]: "This is Our gift: so spend you or withhold, no account will be asked (of you)."

Yusuf Ali

"Such are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) or withhold them, no account will be asked."

Pickthall

(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good (final) return (Paradise).

Yusuf Ali

And he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful Place of (Final) Return.

Pickthall

And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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)!

Yusuf Ali

Commemorate Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering!"

Pickthall

And make mention (O Muhammad) of Our bondman Job, when he cried unto his Lord (saying): Lo! the devil doth afflict me with distress and torment.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah said to him): "Strike the ground with your foot: This is (a spring of) water to wash in, cool and a (refreshing) drink."

Yusuf Ali

(The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) wherein to wash, cool and refreshing, and (water) to drink."

Pickthall

(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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.

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.

Pickthall

And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men of understanding.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"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)!

Yusuf Ali

"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)!

Pickthall

And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And remember Our slaves, Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac), and Ya'qub (Jacob), (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding.

Yusuf Ali

And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and Vision.

Pickthall

And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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].

Yusuf Ali

Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose) - proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter.

Pickthall

Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter).

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they are with Us, verily, of the chosen and the best!

Yusuf Ali

They were, in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and the Good.

Pickthall

Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And remember Isma'il (Ishmael), Alyasa' (Elisha), and Dhul-Kifl (Isaiah), all are among the best.

Yusuf Ali

And commemorate Isma'il, Elisha, and Zul - Kifl: Each of them was of the Company of the Good.

Pickthall

And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l - Kifl. All are of the chosen.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is a Reminder. And verily, for the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) is a good final return (Paradise),

Yusuf Ali

This is a Message (of admonition): and verily, for the righteous, is a beautiful Place of (Final) Return, -

Pickthall

This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey's end,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

'Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be opened for them.

Yusuf Ali

Gardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them;

Pickthall

Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;

Yusuf Ali

Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in abundance, and (delicious) drink;

Pickthall

Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives) restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], (and) of equal ages.

Yusuf Ali

And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age.

Pickthall

And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious - see V.2:2) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!

Yusuf Ali

Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!

Pickthall

This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish.

Yusuf Ali

Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail; -

Pickthall

Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away.

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).

Yusuf Ali

Yea, such! but - for the wrong - doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return! -

Pickthall

This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey's end,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!

Yusuf Ali

Hell! - they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)! -

Pickthall

Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting - place.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is so! Then let them taste it - a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.

Yusuf Ali

Yea, such! - then shall they taste it, - a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold! -

Pickthall

Here is a boiling and an ice - cold draught, so let them taste it,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And other (torments) of similar kind - all together!

Yusuf Ali

And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!

Pickthall

And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

This is a troop entering with you (in Hell), no welcome for them! Verily, they shall burn in the Fire!

Yusuf Ali

Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! truly, they shall burn in the Fire!

Pickthall

Here is an army rushing blindly with you. (Those who are already in the Fire say): No word of welcome for them. Lo! they will roast at the Fire.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(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!"

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!"

Pickthall

They say: Nay, but you (misleaders), for you there is no word of welcome. Ye prepared this for us (by your misleading). Now hapless is the plight.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They will say: "Our Lord! Whoever brought this upon us, add to him a double torment in the Fire!"

Yusuf Ali

They will say: "Our Lord! whoever brought this upon us, - Add to him a double Penalty in the Fire!"

Pickthall

They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they will say: "What is the matter with us that we see not men whom we used to count among the bad ones?"

Yusuf Ali

And they will say: "What has happened to us that we see not men whom we used to number among the bad ones?

Pickthall

And they say: What aileth us that we behold not men whom we were wont to count among the wicked ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Did we take them as an object of mockery, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them?"

Yusuf Ali

"Did we treat them (as such) in ridicule, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them?"

Pickthall

Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing - stock, or have our eyes missed them ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, that is the very truth - the mutual dispute of the people of the Fire!

Yusuf Ali

Truly that is just and fitting, - the mutual recriminations of the People of the Fire!

Pickthall

Lo! that is very truth: the wrangling of the dwellers in the Fire.

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,

Yusuf Ali

Say: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one Allah, Supreme and Irresistible, -

Pickthall

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I am only a warner, and there is no God save Allah, the One, the Absolute,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving."

Yusuf Ali

"The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all between, - Exalted in Might, able to enforce His Will, forgiving again and again."

Pickthall

Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the Mighty, the Pardoning.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say: "That (this Qur'an) is a great news,

Yusuf Ali

Say: "That is a Message Supreme (above all), -

Pickthall

Say: It is tremendous tidings

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"From which you turn away!

Yusuf Ali

"From which ye do turn away!

Pickthall

Whence ye turn away!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"I had no knowledge of the chiefs (angels) on high when they were disputing and discussing (about the creation of Adam).

Yusuf Ali

"No knowledge have I of the Chiefs on high, when they discuss (matters) among themselves.

Pickthall

I had no knowledge of the Highest Chiefs when they disputed;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Only this has been revealed to me, that I am a plain warner."

Yusuf Ali

'Only this has been revealed to me: that I am to give warning plainly and publicly."

Pickthall

It is revealed unto me only that I may be a plain warner.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Remember) when your Lord said to the angels: "Truly I am going to create man from clay".

Yusuf Ali

Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man from clay:

Pickthall

When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So when I have fashioned him and breathed into him (his) soul created by Me, then you fall down prostrate to him."

Yusuf Ali

"When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him."

Pickthall

And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them:

Yusuf Ali

So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together:

Pickthall

The angels fell down prostrate, every one,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Except Iblis (Satan): he was proud and was one of the disbelievers.

Yusuf Ali

Not so Iblis: he was haughty, and became one of those who reject Faith.

Pickthall

Saving Iblis; he was scornful and became one of the disbelievers.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(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?"

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?"

Pickthall

He said: O Iblis! What hindereth thee from falling prostrate before that which I have created with both My hands ? Art thou too proud or art thou of the high exalted ?

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Iblis (Satan)] said: "I am better than he. You created me from fire, and You created him from clay."

Yusuf Ali

(Iblis) said: "I am better than he: thou createdst me from fire, and him thou createdst from clay."

Pickthall

He said: I am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah) said: "Then get out from here; for verily you are outcast.

Yusuf Ali

(Allah) said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art rejected, accursed.

Pickthall

He said: Go forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"And verily My Curse is on you till the Day of Recompense."

Yusuf Ali

"And My curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgment."

Pickthall

And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Iblis (Satan)] said: "My Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are resurrected."

Yusuf Ali

(Iblis) said: "O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are raised."

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah) said: "Verily! You are of those allowed respite."

Yusuf Ali

(Allah) said: "Respite then is granted thee -

Pickthall

He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Till the Day of the time appointed."

Yusuf Ali

"Till the Day of the Time Appointed."

Pickthall

Until the day of the time appointed.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Iblis (Satan)] said: "By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all,

Yusuf Ali

(Iblis) said: "Then, by Thy power, I will put them all in the wrong, -

Pickthall

He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism)."

Yusuf Ali

"Except Thy Servants amongst them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."

Pickthall

Save Thy single - minded slaves among them.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Allah) said: "The Truth is - and the Truth I say -

Yusuf Ali

(Allah) said: "Then it is just and fitting - and I say what is just and fitting -

Pickthall

He said: The Truth is, and the Truth I speak,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

That I will fill Hell with you [Iblis (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together."

Yusuf Ali

"That I will certainly fill Hell with thee and those that follow thee, - every one."

Pickthall

That I shall fill hell with thee and with such of them as follow thee, together.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

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).

Yusuf Ali

Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender.

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for this, and I am no simulating.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"It (this Qur'an) is only a Reminder for all the 'Alamin (mankind and jinn).

Yusuf Ali

"This is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds.

Pickthall

Lo! it is naught else than a reminder for all peoples

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while".

Yusuf Ali

"And ye shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while."

Pickthall

And ye will come in time to know the truth thereof.

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