Chapter 38, 88 verses
Sad. Beim Qur'an, voll der Ermahnung!
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Sad. By the renowned Qur'an,
Sad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...
صٓ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ذِى ٱلذِّكْرِ
Aber nein! Diejenigen, die ungläubig sind, befinden sich in (falschem) Stolz und in Widerstreit.
Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism.
But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ
Wie viele Geschlechter haben Wir vor ihnen vernichtet! Sie riefen, doch da war keine Zeit mehr zum Entrinnen.
How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the time for escape!
How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.
كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَبْلِهِم مِّن قَرْنٍ فَنَادَوا۟ وَّلَاتَ حِينَ مَنَاصٍ
Sie wundern sich darüber, daß zu ihnen ein Überbringer von Warnungen von ihnen gekommen ist. Die Ungläubigen sagen: "Dies ist ein verlogener Zauberer.
And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan.
And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar.
وَعَجِبُوٓا۟ أَن جَآءَهُم مُّنذِرٌ مِّنْهُمْ وَقَالَ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ هَٰذَا سَٰحِرٌ كَذَّابٌ
Macht er denn die Götter zu einem einzigen Gott? Das ist fürwahr etwas sehr Verwunderliches."
Maketh he the gods One God ? Lo! that is an astounding thing.
Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."
أَجَعَلَ ٱلْءَالِهَةَ إِلَٰهًا وَٰحِدًا إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ عُجَابٌ
Und so ging die führende Schar unter ihnen fort: "Geht hin und haltet an euren Göttern beharrlich fest. Das ist fürwahr etwas, was (zu eurem Nachteil) gewollt wird.
The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed.
And the eminent among them went forth, [saying], "Continue, and be patient over [the defense of] your gods. Indeed, this is a thing intended.
وَٱنطَلَقَ ٱلْمَلَأُ مِنْهُمْ أَنِ ٱمْشُوا۟ وَٱصْبِرُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ ءَالِهَتِكُمْ إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ يُرَادُ
Wir haben hiervon nicht in dem vorherigen Glaubensbekenntnis gehört; dies ist nur eine Erfindung.
We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention.
We have not heard of this in the latest religion. This is not but a fabrication.
مَا سَمِعْنَا بِهَٰذَا فِى ٱلْمِلَّةِ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ إِنْ هَٰذَآ إِلَّا ٱخْتِلَٰقٌ
Soll die Ermahnung (ausgerechnet) auf ihn aus unserer Mitte herabgesandt worden sein?" Nein! Vielmehr sind sie über Meine Ermahnung im Zweifel. Nein! Vielmehr haben sie noch nicht Meine Strafe gekostet.
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.
Has the message been revealed to him out of [all of] us?" Rather, they are in doubt about My message. Rather, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
أَءُنزِلَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلذِّكْرُ مِنۢ بَيْنِنَا بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّ مِّن ذِكْرِى بَل لَّمَّا يَذُوقُوا۟ عَذَابِ
Oder besitzen sie etwa die Schatzkammern der Barmherzigkeit deines Herrn, des Allmächtigen, des unablässig Schenkenden?
Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower ?
Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?
أَمْ عِندَهُمْ خَزَآئِنُ رَحْمَةِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْوَهَّابِ
Oder gehört (etwa) ihnen die Herrschaft der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist? So sollen sie doch an Seilen emporsteigen.
Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs ? Then let them ascend by ropes!
Or is theirs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend through [any] ways of access.
أَمْ لَهُم مُّلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا فَلْيَرْتَقُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَسْبَٰبِ
Manch eine Heerschar von den Gruppierungen wird da geschlagen stehen!
A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there.
[They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].
جُندٌ مَّا هُنَالِكَ مَهْزُومٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَحْزَابِ
Der Lüge bezichtigten (ihre Gesandten) schon vor ihnen das Volk Nuhs, die 'Ad und Fir'aun, der Besitzer der Pfähle,
The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted,
The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,
كَذَّبَتْ قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمُ نُوحٍ وَعَادٌ وَفِرْعَوْنُ ذُو ٱلْأَوْتَادِ
und die Tamud und das Volk Luts und die Bewohner des Dickichts; das sind die Gruppierungen.
And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions.
And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket. Those are the companies.
وَثَمُودُ وَقَوْمُ لُوطٍ وَأَصْحَٰبُ لْـَٔيْكَةِ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلْأَحْزَابُ
Al]e ausnahmslos bezichtigten die Gesandten der Lüge, so wurde Meine Bestra fung unvermeidlich fällig.
Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified,
Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.
إِن كُلٌّ إِلَّا كَذَّبَ ٱلرُّسُلَ فَحَقَّ عِقَابِ
Diese erwarten wohl nur einen einzigen Schrei, der keine Unterbrechung hat.
These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto.
And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.
وَمَا يَنظُرُ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً مَّا لَهَا مِن فَوَاقٍ
Und sie sagen: "Unser Herr, gib uns schnell unser Buch noch vor dem Tag der Abrechnung."
They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate before the Day of Reckoning.
And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"
وَقَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا عَجِّل لَّنَا قِطَّنَا قَبْلَ يَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
Ertrage standhaft, was sie sagen. Und gedenke Unseres Dieners Dawud, des Kraftvollen. Gewiß, er war immer wieder umkehrbereit.
Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah].
ٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا دَاوُۥدَ ذَا ٱلْأَيْدِ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Wir machten ja die Berge dienstbar, daß sie mit ihm zusammen abends und bei Sonnenaufgang (Allah) preisen,
Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise,
Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.
إِنَّا سَخَّرْنَا ٱلْجِبَالَ مَعَهُۥ يُسَبِّحْنَ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِشْرَاقِ
und auch die (in Scharen) versammelten Vögel. Alle waren immer wieder zu ihm umkehrbereit.'
And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him.
And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].
وَٱلطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً كُلٌّ لَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Und Wir festigten seine Herrschaft und gaben ihm die Weisheit und die Entschiedenheit im Spruch.
We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.
And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.
وَشَدَدْنَا مُلْكَهُۥ وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَفَصْلَ ٱلْخِطَابِ
Ist zu dir die Kunde von den Widersachern gekommen? Als sie über die Mauern in die Andachtsräume einstiegen.
And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee ? How they climbed the wall into the royal chamber;
And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber -
وَهَلْ أَتَىٰكَ نَبَؤُا۟ ٱلْخَصْمِ إِذْ تَسَوَّرُوا۟ ٱلْمِحْرَابَ
Als sie bei Dawud eintraten. Da erschrak er vor ihnen. Sie sagten: "Fürchte dich nicht. (Wir sind) zwei Widersacher, von denen der eine den anderen unterdrückt hat. So urteile zwischen uns der Wahrheit entsprechend, handle nicht ungerecht und führe uns zum rechten Weg.
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.
When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.
إِذْ دَخَلُوا۟ عَلَىٰ دَاوُۥدَ فَفَزِعَ مِنْهُمْ قَالُوا۟ لَا تَخَفْ خَصْمَانِ بَغَىٰ بَعْضُنَا عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تُشْطِطْ وَٱهْدِنَآ إِلَىٰ سَوَآءِ ٱلصِّرَٰطِ
Dieser da, mein Bruder, hat neunundneunzig weibliche Schafe, ich aber (nur) ein einziges Schaf. Dann sagte er: .Vertraue es mir an', und er überwand mich in der Rede."
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.
Indeed this, my brother, has ninety - nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."
إِنَّ هَٰذَآ أَخِى لَهُۥ تِسْعٌ وَتِسْعُونَ نَعْجَةً وَلِىَ نَعْجَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ فَقَالَ أَكْفِلْنِيهَا وَعَزَّنِى فِى ٱلْخِطَابِ
Er sagte: "Er hat dir Unrecht getan, daß er dein Schaf zu seinen Schafen hinzu verlangte. Gewiß, viele von den Teilhabern begehen gegeneinander Übergriffe, außer denjenigen, die glauben und rechtschaffene Werke tun - und das sind nur wenige." Und Dawud verstand, daß Wir ihn nur der Versuchung ausgesetzt hatten. Da bat er seinen Herrn um Vergebung und fiel in Verbeugung nieder und wandte sich (Ihm) reuig zu.
(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.
[David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah].
قَالَ لَقَدْ ظَلَمَكَ بِسُؤَالِ نَعْجَتِكَ إِلَىٰ نِعَاجِهِۦ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ ٱلْخُلَطَآءِ لَيَبْغِى بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَقَلِيلٌ مَّا هُمْ وَ
Und so vergaben Wir ihm dies. Für ihn wird es fürwahr (den Zutritt in) Unsere Nähe und eine schöne Heimstatt geben.
So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end.
So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.
فَغَفَرْنَا لَهُۥ ذَٰلِكَ وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
O Dawud, Wir haben dich zu einem Statthalter auf der Erde gemacht. So richte zwischen den Menschen der Wahrheit entsprechend und folge nicht der Neigung, auf daß sie dich nicht von Allahs Weg abirren läßt, denn für diejenigen, die von Allahs Weg abirren, wird es strenge Strafe dafür geben, daß sie den Tag der Abrechnung vergessen haben.
(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.
[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.
يَٰدَاوُۥدُ إِنَّا جَعَلْنَٰكَ خَلِيفَةً فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تَتَّبِعِ ٱلْهَوَىٰ فَيُضِلَّكَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَضِلُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَ
Und Wir haben den Himmel und die Erde und das, was dazwischen ist, nicht umsonst erschaffen. Das ist die Meinung derjenigen, die ungläubig sind. Doch wehe denjenigen, die ungläubig sind, vor dem (Höllen)feuer!
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!
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve, so woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire.
وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا بَٰطِلًا ذَٰلِكَ ظَنُّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فَوَيْلٌ لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلنَّارِ
Oder sollen Wir etwa diejenigen, die glauben und rechtschaffene Werke tun, den Unheilstiftern auf der Erde gleichstellen oder die Gottesfürchtigen den Lasterhaften?
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 ?
Or should we treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allah like the wicked?
أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ كَٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ كَٱلْفُجَّارِ
(Dies ist) ein gesegnetes Buch, das Wir zu dir hinabgesandt haben, damit sie über seine Zeichen nachsinnen und damit diejenigen bedenken, die Verstand besitzen.
(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.
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.
كِتَٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَٰرَكٌ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
Und Wir schenkten Dawud Sulaiman. Welch ein trefflicher Diener! Er war immer wieder umkehrbereit.
And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].
وَوَهَبْنَا لِدَاوُۥدَ سُلَيْمَٰنَ نِعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Als ihm am Abend die edlen, schnellen Pferde vorgeführt wurden,
When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers
[Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.
إِذْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ ٱلصَّٰفِنَٰتُ ٱلْجِيَادُ
da sagte er: "Ich habe mich der Liebe der (irdischen) Güter hingegeben und es darüber unterlassen, meines Herrn zu gedenken, bis sie sich hinter dem Vorhang verbarg.
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.
And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."
فَقَالَ إِنِّىٓ أَحْبَبْتُ حُبَّ ٱلْخَيْرِ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّى حَتَّىٰ تَوَارَتْ بِٱلْحِجَابِ
Bringt sie mir wieder her." Da begann er, ihnen die Beine und den Hals zu zerhauen.
(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks.
[He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking [their] legs and necks.
رُدُّوهَا عَلَىَّ فَطَفِقَ مَسْحًۢا بِٱلسُّوقِ وَٱلْأَعْنَاقِ
Und Wir setzten ja Sulaiman der Versuchung aus und setzten eine Gestalt auf seinen Thron. Hierauf wandte er sich (Allah) reuig zu.
And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent.
And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned.
وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا سُلَيْمَٰنَ وَأَلْقَيْنَا عَلَىٰ كُرْسِيِّهِۦ جَسَدًا ثُمَّ أَنَابَ
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, vergib mir und schenke mir eine Königsherrschaft, die niemandem nach mir geziemt. Gewiß, Du bist ja der unablässig Schenkende."
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.
He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."
قَالَ رَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَهَبْ لِى مُلْكًا لَّا يَنۢبَغِى لِأَحَدٍ مِّنۢ بَعْدِىٓ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْوَهَّابُ
Da machten Wir ihm den Wind dienstbar, daß er nach seinem Befehl sanft wehte, wohin er es für treffend hielt;
So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended.
So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,
فَسَخَّرْنَا لَهُ ٱلرِّيحَ تَجْرِى بِأَمْرِهِۦ رُخَآءً حَيْثُ أَصَابَ
und auch die Satane, jeden Bauarbeiter und Taucher,
And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient),
And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver
وَٱلشَّيَٰطِينَ كُلَّ بَنَّآءٍ وَغَوَّاصٍ
und andere, in Ketten zusammengebunden.
And others linked together in chains,
And others bound together in shackles.
وَءَاخَرِينَ مُقَرَّنِينَ فِى ٱلْأَصْفَادِ
Das ist Unsere Gabe. So erweise Wohltaten oder sei zurückhaltend, (und dies,) ohne zu rechnen.
(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning.
[We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."
هَٰذَا عَطَآؤُنَا فَٱمْنُنْ أَوْ أَمْسِكْ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ
Für ihn wird es fürwahr (den Zutritt in) Unsere Nähe und eine schöne Heimstatt geben.
And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end.
And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.
وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
Und gedenke Unseres Dieners Ayyub. Als er zu seinem Herrn rief: "Mich hat der Satan mit Mühsal und Pein heimgesucht."
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.
And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."
وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَآ أَيُّوبَ إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ بِنُصْبٍ وَعَذَابٍ
- "Tritt kräftig mit deinem Fuß auf; da ist kühles Wasser zum Waschen und zum Trinken."
(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink.
[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and drink."
ٱرْكُضْ بِرِجْلِكَ هَٰذَا مُغْتَسَلٌۢ بَارِدٌ وَشَرَابٌ
Und Wir schenkten ihm seine Angehörigen (wieder) und noch einmal die gleiche Zahl dazu, aus Barmherzigkeit von Uns und als Ermahnung für diejenigen, die Ver stand besitzen.
And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men of understanding.
And We granted him his family and a like [number] with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for those of understanding.
وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُۥٓ أَهْلَهُۥ وَمِثْلَهُم مَّعَهُمْ رَحْمَةً مِّنَّا وَذِكْرَىٰ لِأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
Und: "Nimm in deine Hand ein Bündel (dünner Zweige) und schlag damit zu und sei nicht eidbrüchig." Gewiß, Wir fanden ihn standhaft. Welch ein trefflicher Diener! Er war immer wieder umkehrbereit.
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).
[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].
وَخُذْ بِيَدِكَ ضِغْثًا فَٱضْرِب بِّهِۦ وَلَا تَحْنَثْ إِنَّا وَجَدْنَٰهُ صَابِرًا نِّعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Und gedenke Unserer Diener Ibrahim, Ishaq und Ya'qub, die Kraft und Einsicht besaßen.
And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision.
And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.
وَٱذْكُرْ عِبَٰدَنَآ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَإِسْحَٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَيْدِى وَٱلْأَبْصَٰرِ
Wir erlasen sie durch eine besondere Eigenschaft aus, mit dem Gedenken an die (jenseitige) Wohnstätte.
Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter).
Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].
إِنَّآ أَخْلَصْنَٰهُم بِخَالِصَةٍ ذِكْرَى ٱلدَّارِ
Sie gehören bei Uns wahrlich zu den Auserwählten und Besten.
Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent.
And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.
وَإِنَّهُمْ عِندَنَا لَمِنَ ٱلْمُصْطَفَيْنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ
Und gedenke Isma'ils, Alyasa's und Du '1-Kifls. Alle gehören zu den Besten.
And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l - Kifl. All are of the chosen.
And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul - Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.
وَٱذْكُرْ إِسْمَٰعِيلَ وَٱلْيَسَعَ وَذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ وَكُلٌّ مِّنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ
Dies ist eine Ermahnung. Und für die Gottesfürchtigen wird es wahrlich eine schöne Heimstatt geben,
This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey's end,
This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return
هَٰذَا ذِكْرٌ وَإِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ لَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
die Gärten Edens, deren Tore ihnen geöffnet stehen,
Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them,
Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.
جَنَّٰتِ عَدْنٍ مُّفَتَّحَةً لَّهُمُ ٱلْأَبْوَٰبُ
worin sie sich lehnen und worin sie nach vielen Früchten und nach Getränk rufen.
Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein.
Reclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink.
مُتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا يَدْعُونَ فِيهَا بِفَٰكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ وَشَرَابٍ
Und bei ihnen sind gleichaltrige (weibliche Wesen), die ihre Blicke zurückhalten.
And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.
وَعِندَهُمْ قَٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ
Das ist, was euch für den Tag der Abrechnung versprochen wird.
This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning.
This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِيَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
Das ist fürwahr Unsere Versorgung; sie geht nicht zu Ende.
Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away.
Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُۥ مِن نَّفَادٍ
Das ist (für die Gottesfürchtigen). Für diejenigen jedoch, die das Maß (an Frevel) überschreiten, wird es wahrlich eine schlechte Heimstatt geben,
This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey's end,
This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -
هَٰذَا وَإِنَّ لِلطَّٰغِينَ لَشَرَّ مَـَٔابٍ
die Hölle, der sie ausgesetzt sein werden - eine schlimme Lagerstatt!
Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting - place.
Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.
جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
Das ist - sie sollen es kosten - heißes Wasser und stinkender Eiter
Here is a boiling and an ice - cold draught, so let them taste it,
This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.
هَٰذَا فَلْيَذُوقُوهُ حَمِيمٌ وَغَسَّاقٌ
und anderes dergleichen in verschiedenen Arten.
And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)!
And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.
وَءَاخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجٌ
- "Da ist eine Schar, die sich mit euch hineinstürzt." - "Sie sind nicht willkommen, denn sie werden dem (Höllen)feuer ausgesetzt sein."
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.
[Its inhabitants will say], "This is a company bursting in with you. No welcome for them. Indeed, they will burn in the Fire."
هَٰذَا فَوْجٌ مُّقْتَحِمٌ مَّعَكُمْ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِهِمْ إِنَّهُمْ صَالُوا۟ ٱلنَّارِ
Sie sagen: "Nein! Vielmehr seid ihr es, die ihr nicht willkommen seid. Das habt ihr uns doch bereitet - ein schlimmer Aufenthalt!"
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.
They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."
قَالُوا۟ بَلْ أَنتُمْ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِكُمْ أَنتُمْ قَدَّمْتُمُوهُ لَنَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْقَرَارُ
Sie sagen: "Unser Herr, erhöhe demjenigen, der uns dies bereitet hat, das (Strafmaß) als mehrfache Strafe im (Höllen)feuer."
They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire!
They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment in the Fire."
قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا مَن قَدَّمَ لَنَا هَٰذَا فَزِدْهُ عَذَابًا ضِعْفًا فِى ٱلنَّارِ
Und sie sagen: "Wie kommt das, daß wir (gewisse) Männer nicht sehen, die wir zu den Bösewichten zählten?
And they say: What aileth us that we behold not men whom we were wont to count among the wicked ?
And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?
وَقَالُوا۟ مَا لَنَا لَا نَرَىٰ رِجَالًا كُنَّا نَعُدُّهُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَشْرَارِ
Haben wir sie (etwa zu Unrecht) zum Gegenstand des Spottes genommen? Oder haben die Blicke sie verfehlt?"
Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing - stock, or have our eyes missed them ?
Is it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them?"
أَتَّخَذْنَٰهُمْ سِخْرِيًّا أَمْ زَاغَتْ عَنْهُمُ ٱلْأَبْصَٰرُ
Das ist tatsächlich wahr: (so ist) der Streit der Bewohner des (Höllen)feuers miteinander.
Lo! that is very truth: the wrangling of the dwellers in the Fire.
Indeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.
إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَحَقٌّ تَخَاصُمُ أَهْلِ ٱلنَّارِ
Sag: Ich bin nur ein Überbringer von Warnungen, und keinen Gott gibt es außer Allah, dem Einen, dem Allbezwinger,
Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I am only a warner, and there is no God save Allah, the One, the Absolute,
Say, [O Muhammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allah, the One, the Prevailing.
قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ مُنذِرٌ وَمَا مِنْ إِلَٰهٍ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ٱلْوَٰحِدُ ٱلْقَهَّارُ
dem Herrn der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, dem Allmächtigen und Allvergebenden.
Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the Mighty, the Pardoning.
Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver."
رَبُّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْغَفَّٰرُ
Sag: Es ist eine gewaltige Kunde,
Say: It is tremendous tidings
Say, "It is great news
قُلْ هُوَ نَبَؤٌا۟ عَظِيمٌ
von der ihr euch abwendet.
Whence ye turn away!
From which you turn away.
أَنتُمْ عَنْهُ مُعْرِضُونَ
Ich hatte kein Wissen über die höchste führende Schar', als sie miteinander stritten.
I had no knowledge of the Highest Chiefs when they disputed;
I had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam].
مَا كَانَ لِىَ مِنْ عِلْمٍۭ بِٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰٓ إِذْ يَخْتَصِمُونَ
Mir wird ja (als Offenbarung) eingegeben, daß ich nur ein deutlicher Warner bin.
It is revealed unto me only that I may be a plain warner.
It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."
إِن يُوحَىٰٓ إِلَىَّ إِلَّآ أَنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ نَذِيرٌ مُّبِينٌ
Als dein Herr zu den Engeln sagte: "Ich werde ein menschliches Wesen aus Lehm erschaffen.
When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire,
[So mention] when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I am going to create a human being from clay.
إِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ إِنِّى خَٰلِقٌۢ بَشَرًا مِّن طِينٍ
Wenn Ich es zurechtgeformt und ihm von Meinem Geist eingehaucht habe, dann fallt und werft euch vor ihm nieder."
And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate,
So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration."
فَإِذَا سَوَّيْتُهُۥ وَنَفَخْتُ فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِى فَقَعُوا۟ لَهُۥ سَٰجِدِينَ
Da warfen sich die Engel alle zusammen nieder,
The angels fell down prostrate, every one,
So the angels prostrated - all of them entirely.
فَسَجَدَ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ كُلُّهُمْ أَجْمَعُونَ
außer Iblis; er verhielt sich hochmütig und gehörte zu den Ungläubigen.
Saving Iblis; he was scornful and became one of the disbelievers.
Except Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.
إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ ٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Er sagte: "O Iblis, was hat dich davon abgehalten, dich vor dem niederzuwerfen, was Ich mit Meinen Händen erschaffen habe? Verhältst du dich hochmütig, oder gehörst du etwa zu den Überheblichen?"
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 ?
[Allah] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands? Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"
قَالَ يَٰٓإِبْلِيسُ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَن تَسْجُدَ لِمَا خَلَقْتُ بِيَدَىَّ أَسْتَكْبَرْتَ أَمْ كُنتَ مِنَ ٱلْعَالِينَ
Er sagte: "Ich bin besser als er. Mich hast Du aus Feuer erschaffen, wohingegen Du ihn aus Lehm erschaffen hast."
He said: I am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay.
He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."
قَالَ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ خَلَقْتَنِى مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن طِينٍ
Er sagte: "Dann geh aus ihm hinaus, denn du bist der Steinigung würdig,
He said: Go forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast,
[Allah] said, "Then get out of Paradise, for indeed, you are expelled.
قَالَ فَٱخْرُجْ مِنْهَا فَإِنَّكَ رَجِيمٌ
und gewiß, auf dir liegt Mein Fluch bis zum Tag des Gerichts."
And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment.
And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."
وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكَ لَعْنَتِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, gewähre mir Aufschub bis zu dem Tag, da sie auferweckt werden."
He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.
He said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."
قَالَ رَبِّ فَأَنظِرْنِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَ
Er sagte: "Gewiß, du gehörst zu denjenigen, denen Aufschub gewährt wird,
He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved
[Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved
قَالَ فَإِنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُنظَرِينَ
bis zum Tag der (wohl)bekannten Zeit."
Until the day of the time appointed.
Until the Day of the time well - known."
إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْوَقْتِ ٱلْمَعْلُومِ
Er sagte: "Nun, bei Deiner Macht, ich werde sie allesamt ganz gewiß in Verirrung fallen lassen,
He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one,
[Iblees] said, "By your might, I will surely mislead them all
قَالَ فَبِعِزَّتِكَ لَأُغْوِيَنَّهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
außer Deinen Dienern, den auserlesenen unter ihnen."
Save Thy single - minded slaves among them.
Except, among them, Your chosen servants."
إِلَّا عِبَادَكَ مِنْهُمُ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
Er sagte: "Es ist die Wahrheit - und Ich sage ja die Wahrheit;
He said: The Truth is, and the Truth I speak,
[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -
قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ
Ich werde die Hölle ganz gewiß mit dir und mit all denjenigen von ihnen füllen, die dir folgen."
That I shall fill hell with thee and with such of them as follow thee, together.
[That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together."
لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنكَ وَمِمَّن تَبِعَكَ مِنْهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
Sag: Ich verlange von euch keinen Lohn dafür. Und ich gehöre nicht zu denjenigen, die Unzumutbares auferlegen.
Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for this, and I am no simulating.
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious
قُلْ مَآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ مِنْ أَجْرٍ وَمَآ أَنَا۠ مِنَ ٱلْمُتَكَلِّفِينَ
Es ist nur eine Ermahnung für die Weltenbewohner.
Lo! it is naught else than a reminder for all peoples
It is but a reminder to the worlds.
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ
Und ihr werdet die Kunde darüber ganz bestimmt nach einer gewissen Zeit erfahren.
And ye will come in time to know the truth thereof.
And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."
وَلَتَعْلَمُنَّ نَبَأَهُۥ بَعْدَ حِينٍۭ