Den Gläubigen wird es ja wohl ergehen,
indeed are the believers,
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. indeed are the believers.
Chapter 23, 118 verses
Den Gläubigen wird es ja wohl ergehen,
indeed are the believers,
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. indeed are the believers.
denjenigen, die in ihrem Gebet demütig sind,
Who are humble in their prayers,
Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness.
und denjenigen, die sich von unbedachter Rede abwenden,
And who keep aloof from what is vain,
And those who turn away from Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allah has forbidden).
und denjenigen, die die (Zahlung der) Abgabe anwenden,
And who are givers of poor - rate,
And those who pay the Zakat.
und denjenigen, die ihre Scham hüten,
And who guard their private parts,
And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts)
außer gegenüber ihren Gattinnen oder was ihre rechte Hand (an Sklavinnen) besitzt, denn sie sind (hierin) nicht zu tadeln,
Except before their mates or those whom their right hands possess, for they surely are not blameable,
Except from their wives or (the slaves) that their right hands possess, - for then, they are free from blame;
- wer aber darüber hinaus (etwas) begehrt, das sind die Übertreter -,
But whoever seeks to go beyond that, these are they that exceed the limits;
But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors;
und denjenigen, die auf die ihnen anvertrauten Güter und ihre Verpflichtung achtgeben,
And those who are keepers of their trusts and their covenant,
Those who are faithfully true to their Amanat (all the duties which Allah has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts) and to their covenants;
und denjenigen, die ihre Gebete einhalten.
And those who keep a guard on their prayers;
And those who strictly guard their (five compulsory congregational) Salawat (prayers) (at their fixed stated hours).
Das sind die Erben,
These are they who are the heirs,
These are indeed the inheritors
die das Paradies erben werden; ewig werden sie darin bleiben.
Who shall inherit the Paradise; they shall abide therein.
Who shall inherit the Firdaus (Paradise). They shall dwell therein forever.
Wir schufen den Menschen ja aus einem Auszug aus Lehm.
And certainly We created man of an extract of clay,
And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay (water and earth).
Hierauf machten Wir ihn zu einem Samentropfen in einem festen Aufenthaltsort.
Then We made him a small seed in a firm resting - place,
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).
Hierauf schufen Wir den Samentropfen zu einem Anhängsel, dann schufen Wir das Anhängsel zu einem kleinen Klumpen, dann schufen Wir den kleinen Klumpen zu Knochen, dann bekleideten Wir die Knochen mit Fleisch. Hierauf ließen Wir ihn als eine weitere Schöpfung entstehen. Segensreich ist Allah, der beste Schöpfer.
Then We made the seed a clot, then We made the clot a lump of flesh, then We made (in) the lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, then We caused it to grow into another creation, so blessed be Allah, the best of the creators.
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.
Hierauf werdet ihr gewiß nach (all) diesem sterben.
Then after that you will most surely die.
After that, surely, you will die.
Hierauf werdet ihr gewiß am Tag der Auferstehung auferweckt werden.
Then surely on the day of resurrection you shall be raised.
Then (again), surely, you will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection.
Und Wir schufen ja über euch sieben Lagen, und Wir sind der Schöpfung nicht unachtsam.
And certainly We made above you seven heavens; and never are We heedless of creation.
And indeed We have created above you seven heavens (one over the other), and We are never unaware of the creation.
Und Wir lassen vom Himmel Wasser in (bestimmtem) Maß herabkommen und lassen es sich dann in der Erde aufhalten. Und Wir habe'n fürwahr die Macht, es (wieder) wegzunehmen.
And We send down water from the cloud according to a measure, then We cause it to settle in the earth, and most surely We are able to carry it away.
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.
Dann lassen Wir euch dadurch Gärten mit Palmen und Rebstöcken entstehen, in denen ihr vielerlei Früchte habt und von denen ihr eßt,
Then We cause to grow thereby gardens of palm trees and grapes for you; you have in them many fruits and from them do you eat;
Then We brought forth for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you, and whereof you eat.
und einen Baum, der aus dem Berg Saina herauskommt, der Öl hervorbringt und auch Tunke für diejenigen, die essen.
And a tree that grows out of Mount Sinai which produces oil and a condiment for those who eat.
And a tree (olive) that springs forth from Mount Sinai, that grows (produces) oil, and (it is a) relish for the eaters.
Und (auch) im Vieh habt ihr wahrlich eine Lehre. Wir geben euch von dem, was in ihren Leibern ist, zu trinken. An ihnen habt ihr vielerlei Nutzen, und davon eßt ihr.
And most surely there is a lesson for you in the cattle: We make you to drink of what is in their bellies, and you have in them many advantages and of them you eat,
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.
Und auf ihnen und auf den Schiffen werdet ihr getragen.
And on them and on the ships you are borne.
And on them, and on ships you are carried.
Und Wir sandten bereits Nuh zu seinem Volk. Da sagte er: "O mein Volk, dient Allah. Keinen Gott habt ihr außer Ihm. Wollt ihr denn nicht gottesfürchtig sein?"
And certainly We sent Nuh to his people, and he said: O my people! serve Allah, you have no god other than Him; will you not then guard (against evil)?
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)?"
Da sagte die aus seinem Volk führende Schar, die ungläubig war: "Dieser ist nur ein menschliches Wesen wie ihr, das einen Vorzug euch gegenüber haben will. Und wenn Allah gewollt hätte, hätte Er wahrlich Engel herabgesandt. Wir haben so etwas bei unseren Vorvätern nicht gehört.
And the chiefs of those who disbelieved from among his people said: He is nothing but a mortal like yourselves who desires that he may have superiority over you, and if Allah had pleased, He could certainly have sent down angels. We have not heard of this among our fathers of yore:
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.
Er ist nur ein Mann, der an Besessenheit leidet; so wartet mit ihm für eine gewisse Zeit ab."
He is only a madman, so bear with him for a time.
"He is only a man in whom is madness, so wait for him a while."
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, hilf mir, wo sie mich der Lüge bezichtigen."
He said: O my Lord! help me against their calling me a liar.
[Nuh (Noah)] said: "O my Lord! Help me because they deny me."
Da gaben Wir ihm ein: "Verfertige das Schiff vor Unseren Augen und nach Unserer Eingebung. Wenn dann Unser Befehl kommt und der Ofen brodelt, so führe von jeder (Art) ein Paar und deine Angehörigen hinein, außer gegen wen das Wort vorher ergangen ist. Und sprich Mich nicht an zugunsten derjenigen, die Unrecht getan haben; sie werden ertränkt werden.
So We revealed to him, saying: Make the ark before Our eyes and (according to) Our revelation; and when Our command is given and the valley overflows, take into it of every kind a pair, two, and your followers, except those among them against whom the word has gone forth, and do not speak to Me in respect of those who are unjust; surely they shall be drowned.
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.
Und wenn du dich nun auf dem Schiff eingerichtet hast, du und diejenigen, die mit dir sind, dann sag: (Alles) Lob gehört Allah, Der uns von dem ungerechten Volk errettet hat!
And when you are firmly seated, you and those with you, in the ark, say: All praise is due to Allah who delivered us from the unjust people:
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).
Und sag: Mein Herr, gewähre mir einen gesegneten Abstieg', denn Du bist der Beste derjenigen, die Abstieg gewähren."
And say: O my Lord! cause me to disembark a blessed alighting, and Thou art the best to cause to alight.
And say: "My Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing-place, for You are the Best of those who bring to land."
Darin sind wahrlich Zeichen. Wir haben (sie damit) fürwahr geprüft.
Most surely there are signs in this, and most surely We are ever trying (men).
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.
Hierauf ließen Wir nach ihnen ein anderes Geschlecht entstehen.
Then We raised up after them another generation.
Then, after them, We created another generation.
Dann schickten Wir zu ihnen einen Gesandten von ihnen: "Dient Allah! Keinen Gott habt ihr außer Ihm. Wollt ihr denn nicht gottesfürchtig sein?"
So We sent among them an apostle from among them, saying: Serve Allah, you have no god other than Him; will you not then guard (against evil)?
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)?"
Und die führende Schar aus seinem Volk, die ungläubig war und die Begegnung mit dem Jenseits für Lüge erklärte und der Wir im diesseitigen Leben üppigen Wohlstand verliehen hatten, sagte: "Dieser ist nur ein menschliches Wesen wie ihr, das von dem ißt, was ihr eßt, und von dem trinkt, was ihr trinkt.
And the chiefs of his people who disbelieved and called the meeting of the hereafter a lie, and whom We had given plenty to enjoy in this world's life, said: This is nothing but a mortal like yourselves, eating of what you eat from and drinking of what you drink.
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.
Wenn ihr einem menschlichen Wesen euresgleichen gehorcht, dann werdet ihr fürwahr Verlierer sein.
And if you obey a mortal like yourselves, then most surely you will be losers:
"If you were to obey a human being like yourselves, then verily you indeed would be losers.
Verspricht er euch etwa, daß ihr, wenn ihr gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden seid, (wieder) hervorgebracht werdet?
What! does he threaten you that when you are dead and become dust and bones that you shall then be brought forth?
"Does he promise you that when you have died and have become dust and bones, you shall come out alive (resurrected)?
Weit, weit entfernt ist das, was euch versprochen wird.
Far, far is that which you are threatened with.
"Far, very far is that which you are promised!
Es gibt nur unser diesseitiges Leben: Wir sterben und wir leben, und wir werden nicht auferweckt.
There is naught but our life in this world; we die and we live and we shall not be raised again.
"There is nothing but our life of this world! We die and we live! And we are not going to be resurrected!
Er ist nur ein Mann, der gegen Allah eine Lüge ersonnen hat; und wir wollen ihm nicht glauben."
He is naught but a man who has forged a lie against Allah, and we are not going to believe in him.
"He is only a man who has invented a lie against Allah, and we are not going to believe in him."
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, hilf mir, wo sie mich der Lüge bezichtigen."
He said: O my Lord! help me against their calling me a liar.
He said: "O my Lord! Help me because they deny me."
Er sagte: "Über ein kleines werden sie wahrlich Reue empfinden."
He said: In a little while they will most certainly be repenting.
(Allah) said: "In a little while, they are sure to be regretful."
Da ergriff sie zu Recht der Schrei, und so machten Wir sie zu Abschaum. Weg darum mit dem ungerechten Volk!
So the punishment overtook them in justice, and We made them as rubbish; so away with the unjust people.
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).
Hierauf ließen Wir nach ihnen andere Geschlechter entstehen.
Then We raised after them other generations.
Then, after them, We created other generations.
Keine Gemeinschaft kann ihrer Frist vorausgehen, noch sie hinausschieben.
No people can hasten on their doom nor can they postpone (it).
No nation can advance their term, nor can they delay it.
Hierauf sandten Wir Unsere Gesandten, einen nach dem anderen. Jedesmal, wenn zu einer Gemeinschaft ihr Gesandter kam, bezichtigten sie ihn der Lüge. So ließen Wir die einen von ihnen auf die anderen folgen und machten sie zu(m Gegenstand von) Geschichten. Weg darum mit Leuten, die nicht glauben!
Then We sent Our apostles one after another; whenever there came to a people their apostle, they called him a liar, so We made some of them follow others and We made them stories; so away with a people who do not believe!
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!
Hierauf sandten Wir Musa und seinen Bruder Harun mit Unseren Zeichen und einer deutlichen Ermächtigung
Then We sent Musa and his brother Haroun, with Our communications and a clear authority,
Then We sent Musa (Moses) and his brother Harun (Aaron), with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and manifest authority,
zu Fir'aun und seiner führenden Schar. Sie aber verhielten sich hochmütig und waren überhebliche Leute.
To Firon and his chiefs, but they behaved haughtily and they were an insolent people.
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).
Sie sagten: "Sollen wir denn zwei menschlichen Wesen unseresgleichen glauben, wo doch ihr Volk in unserem Dienst steht?"
And they said: What! shall we believe in two mortals like ourselves while their people serve us?
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)."
Sie bezichtigten sie der Lüge, und so gehörten sie zu denen, die vernichtet wurden.
So they rejected them and became of those who were destroyed.
So they denied them both [Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)] and became of those who were destroyed.
Und Wir gaben bereits Musa die Schrift, auf daß sie rechtgeleitet werden mögen.
And certainly We gave Musa the Book that they may follow a right direction.
And indeed We gave Musa (Moses) the Scripture, that they may be guided.
Und Wir machten den Sohn Maryams und seine Mutter zu einem Zeichen und gewährten ihnen Zuflucht auf einer Anhöhe mit festem Grund und Quellwasser.
And We made the son of Marium and his mother a sign, and We gave them a shelter on a lofty ground having meadows and springs.
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.
"O ihr Gesandten, eßt von den guten Dingen und handelt rechtschaffen; gewiß, Ich weiß über das, was ihr tut, Bescheid.
O apostles! eat of the good things and do good; surely I know what you do.
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.
Gewiß, diese ist eure Gemeinschaft, eine einzige Gemeinschaft, und Ich bin euer Herr; so fürchtet Mich!"
And surely this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, therefore be careful (of your duty) to Me.
And verily this your religion (of Islamic Monotheism) is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear (keep your duty to) Me.
Aber sie spalteten sich in ihrer Angelegenheit untereinander nach (verschiedenen) Büchern'; und jede Gruppierung ist froh über das, was sie bei sich hat.
But they cut off their religion among themselves into sects, each part rejoicing in that which is with them.
But they (men) have broken their religion among them into sects, each group rejoicing in what is with it (as its beliefs).
So lasse sie in ihrer Verwirrung für eine gewisse Zeit
Therefore leave them in their overwhelming ignorance till
So leave them in their error for a time.
Meinen sie etwa, daß Wir, wenn Wir sie mit Besitz und Söhnen unterstützen,
Do they think that by what We aid them with of wealth and children,
Do they think that in wealth and children with which We enlarge them
Uns beeilen, ihnen gute Dinge (zu gewähren)? Aber nein! Sie merken nicht.
We are hastening to them of good things? Nay, they do not perceive.
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].
Gewiß, diejenigen, die aus Furcht vor ihrem Herrn besorgt sind
Surely they who from fear of their Lord are cautious,
Verily those who live in awe for fear of their Lord;
und die an die Zeichen ihres Herrn glauben
And those who believe in the communications of their Lord,
And those who believe in the Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord;
und die ihrem Herrn nicht(s) beigesellen
And those who do not associate (aught) with their Lord,
And those who join not anyone (in worship) as partners with their Lord;
und die geben, was sie geben, während ihre Herzen sich (davor) ängstigen, weil sie zu ihrem Herrn zurückkehren werden,
And those who give what they give (in alms) while their hearts are full of fear that to their Lord they must return,
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).
diese beeilen sich mit den guten Dingen, und sie werden sie erreichen.
These hasten to good things and they are foremost in (attaining) them.
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].
Wir erlegen keiner Seele mehr auf, als sie zu leisten vermag. Und bei Uns ist ein Buch, das die Wahrheit redet, und es wird ihnen kein Unrecht zugefügt.
And We do not lay on any soul a burden except to the extent of its ability, and with Us is a book which speaks the truth, and they shall not be dealt with unjustly.
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.
Aber nein! Ihre Herzen befinden sich in tiefer Achtlosigkeit davor'. Und es gibt bei ihnen (andere) Taten außer diesen, die sie ausführen.
Nay, their hearts are in overwhelming ignorance with respect to it and they have besides this other deeds which they do.
Nay, but their hearts are covered from (understanding) this (the Qur'an), and they have other (evil) deeds, besides, which they are doing.
Wenn Wir dann diejenigen von ihnen, die üppig leben, mit der Strafe ergreifen, flehen sie sogleich laut um Hilfe.
Until when We overtake those who lead easy lives among them with punishment, lo! they cry for succor.
Until when We seize those of them who lead a luxurious life with punishment: behold they make humble invocation with a loud voice.
"Fleht nicht um Hilfe heute, denn euch wird von Uns nicht geholfen.
Cry not for succor this day; surely you shall not be given help from Us.
Invoke not loudly this day! Certainly you shall not be helped by Us.
Meine Zeichen wurden euch bereits verlesen. Aber ihr pflegtet auf euren Fersen kehrtzumachen,
My communications were indeed recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels,
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).
indem ihr euch davon hochmütig in eurem Nachtgeplauder abwandtet."
In arrogance; talking nonsense about the Quran, and left him like one telling fables by night.
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.
Haben sie denn nicht über das Wort nachgedacht, oder ist zu ihnen gekommen, was nicht zu ihren Vorvätern kam?
Is it then that they do not ponder over what is said, or is it that there has come to them that which did not come to their fathers of old?
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?
Oder haben sie ihren Gesandten nicht erkannt, so daß sie ihn (nun) verwerfen?
Or is it that they have not recognized their Apostle, so that they deny him?
Or is it that they did not recognize their Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) so they deny him?
Oder sagen sie: "Er leidet an Besessenheit?" Nein! Vielmehr kam er zu ihnen mit der Wahrheit, aber den meisten von ihnen ist die Wahrheit zuwider.
Or do they say: There is madness in him? Nay! he has brought them the truth, and most of them are averse from the truth.
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.
Wenn die Wahrheit ihren Neigungen gefolgt wäre, gerieten die Himmel und die Erde und wer in ihnen ist wahrlich ins Verderben. Aber nein! Wir kamen zu ihnen mit ihrer Ermahnung, sie aber wenden sich von ihrer Ermahnung ab.
And should the truth follow their low desires, surely the heavens and the earth and all those who are therein would have perished. Nay! We have brought to them their reminder, but from their reminder they turn aside.
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.
Oder verlangst du von ihnen eine Entlohnung? Aber die Entlohnung deines Herrn ist besser, und Er ist der beste Versorger.
Or is it that you ask them a recompense? But the recompense of your Lord is best, and He is the best of those who provide sustenance.
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.
Und du lädst sie wahrlich zu einem geraden Weg ein.
And most surely you invite them to a right way.
And certainly, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) call them to the Straight Path (true religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Jene, die nicht an das Jenseits glauben, weichen fürwahr vom Weg ab.
And most surely those who do not believe in the hereafter are deviating from the way.
And verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter are indeed deviating far astray from the Path (true religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Wenn Wir Uns ihrer erbarmten und das Unheil, das auf ihnen ist, hinwegnähmen, würden sie wahrlich in ihrer Auflehnung verharren und umherirren.
And if We show mercy to them and remove the distress they have, they would persist in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.
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.
Wir haben sie ja mit der Strafe ergriffen. Aber weder unterwarfen sie sich ihrem Herrn noch flehten sie demütig.
And already We overtook them with chastisement, but they were not submissive to their Lord, nor do they humble themselves.
And indeed We seized them with punishment, but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor did they invoke (Allah) with submission to Him.
Wenn Wir ihnen dann ein Tor zu strenger Strafe öffnen, sind sie darüber sogleich ganz verzweifelt.
Until when We open upon them a door of severe chastisement, lo! they are in despair at it.
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.
Er ist es, Der euch Gehör, Augenlicht und Herzen hat entstehen lassen. Wie wenig dankbar ihr seid!
And He it is Who made for you the ears and the eyes and the hearts; little is it that you give thanks.
It is He Who has created for you (the sense of) hearing (ears), eyes (sight), and hearts (understanding). Little thanks you give.
Und Er ist es, Der euch auf der Erde (an Zahl) hat anwachsen lassen, und zu Ihm werdet ihr versammelt werden.
And He it is Who multiplied you in the earth, and to Him you shall be gathered.
And it is He Who has created you on the earth, and to Him you shall be gathered back.
Und Er ist es, Der lebendig macht und sterben läßt; und auf Ihn geht der Unterschied von Nacht und Tag zurück. Begreift ihr denn nicht?
And He it is Who gives life and causes death, and (in) His (control) is the alternation of the night and the day; do you not then understand?
And it is He Who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of night and day. Will you not then understand?
Aber nein! Sie sagen das gleiche, was die Früheren gesagt haben.
Nay, they say the like of what the ancients said:
Nay, but they say the like of what the men of old said.
Sie sagen: "Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich auferweckt werden?
They say: What! When we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we then be raised?
They said: "When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we be resurrected indeed?
Dies ist bereits zuvor uns und unseren Vätern versprochen worden. Das sind nur Fabeln der Früheren."
Certainly we are promised this, and (so were) our fathers aforetime; this is naught but stories of those of old.
"Verily, this we have been promised - we and our fathers before (us)! This is only the tales of the ancients!"
Sag: Wem gehört die Erde und wer auf ihr ist, wenn ihr (es) wißt?
Say: Whose is the earth, and whoever is therein, if you know?
Say: "Whose is the earth and whosoever is therein? If you know!"
Sie werden sagen: "(Alles) gehört Allah." Bedenkt ihr denn nicht?
They will say: Allah's. Say: Will you not then mind?
They will say: "It is Allah's!" Say: "Will you not then remember?"
Sag: Wer ist der Herr der sieben Himmel und der Herr des gewaltigen Thrones?
Say: Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the mighty dominion?
Say: "Who is (the) Lord of the seven heavens, and (the) Lord of the Great Throne?"
Sie werden sagen: "(Alles) gehört Allah." Sag: Wollt ihr denn nicht gottesfürchtig sein?
They will say: (This is) Allah's. Say: Will you not then guard (against evil)?
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)?"
Sag: In wessen Hand ist die Herrschaftsgewalt über alles, Der Schutz gewährt und gegen Den kein Schutz gewährt werden kann, wenn ihr wißt?
Say: Who is it in Whose hand is the kingdom of all things and Who gives succor, but against Him Succor is not given, if you do but know?
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]
Sie werden sagen: "(Alles) gehört Allah." Wieso seid ihr denn einem Zauber verfallen?
They will say: (This is) Allah's. Say: From whence are you then deceived?
They will say: "(All that belongs) to Allah." Say: "How then are you deceived and turn away from the truth?"
Nein! Vielmehr sind Wir zu ihnen mit der Wahrheit gekommen, aber sie sind wahrlich Lügner.
Nay! We have brought to them the truth, and most surely they are liars.
Nay, but We have brought them the truth (Islamic Monotheism), and verily, they (disbelievers) are liars.
Allah hat Sich keine Kinder genommen, und keinen Gott gibt es neben Ihm, sonst würde fürwahr jeder Gott das wegnehmen, was er erschaffen hat, und die einen von ihnen würden sich den anderen gegenüber wahrlich überheblich zeigen. Preis sei Allah, (und Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben,
Never did Allah take to Himself a son, and never was there with him any (other) god - - in that case would each god have certainly taken away what he created, and some of them would certainly have overpowered others; glory be to Allah above what they describe!
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!
Dem Kenner des Verborgenen und des Offenbaren! Erhaben ist Er über das, was sie (Ihm) beigesellen.
The Knower of the unseen and the seen, so may He be exalted above what they associate (with Him).
All-Knower of the unseen and the seen! Exalted be He over all that they associate as partners to Him!
Sag: Mein Herr, wenn immer Du mir zeigst, was ihnen angedroht wird,
Say: O my Lord! if Thou shouldst make me see what they are threatened with:
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "My Lord! If You would show me that with which they are threatened (torment),
mein Herr, dann stelle mich nicht unter das ungerechte Volk.
My Lord! then place me not with the unjust.
"My Lord! Then (save me from Your punishment), put me not amongst the people who are the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers)."
Wir haben fürwahr die Macht dazu, dir zu zeigen, was Wir ihnen androhen.
And most surely We are well able to make you see what We threaten them with.
And indeed We are Able to show you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) that with which We have threatened them.
Wehre mit dem, was besser ist, das Böse ab. Wir wissen sehr wohl, was sie da zuschreiben.
Repel evil by what is best; We know best what they describe.
Repel evil with that which is better. We are Best-Acquainted with the things they utter.
Und sag: Mein Herr, ich nehme Zuflucht bei Dir vor den Aufstachelungen der Satane.
And say: O my Lord! I seek refuge in Thee from the evil suggestions of the Shaitans;
And say: "My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils).
Und ich nehme Zuflucht bei Dir davor, mein Herr, daß sie mich aufsuchen.
And I seek refuge in Thee! O my Lord! from their presence.
"And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they should come near me."
Wenn dann der Tod zu einem von ihnen kommt, sagt er: "Mein Herr, bringt mich zurück,
Until when death overtakes one of them, he says: Send me back, my Lord, send me back;
Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he says: "My Lord! Send me back,
auf daß ich rechtschaffen handele in dem, was ich hinterlassen habe." Keineswegs! Es ist nur ein Wort, das er (so) sagt; hinter ihnen wird ein trennendes Hindernis sein bis zu dem Tag, da sie auferweckt werden.
Haply I may do good in that which I have left. By no means! it is a (mere) word that he speaks; and before them is a barrier until the day they are raised.
"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.
Wenn dann ins Horn geblasen wird, dann wird es zwischen ihnen keine Verwandt schaft mehr geben an jenem Tag, und sie fragen sich nicht mehr gegenseitig.
So when the trumpet is blown, there shall be no ties of relationship between them on that day, nor shall they ask of each other.
Then, when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no kinship among them that Day, nor will they ask of one another.
Wessen Waagschalen schwer sein werden, das sind diejenigen, denen es wohl ergeht.
Then as for him whose good deeds are preponderant, these are the .
Then, those whose scales (of good deeds) are heavy, they are the .
Wessen Waagschalen aber leicht sein werden, das sind diejenigen, die ihre Seelen verloren haben; in der Hölle werden sie ewig bleiben.
And as for him whose good deeds are light, these are they who shall have lost their souls, abiding in hell
And those whose scales (of good deeds) are light, they are those who lose their ownselves, in Hell will they abide.
Das Feuer schlägt in ihre Gesichter, und sie werden darin erblaßt sein..
The fire shall scorch their faces, and they therein shall be in severe affliction.
The Fire will burn their faces, and therein they will grin, with displaced lips (disfigured).
Wurden euch nicht Meine Zeichen verlesen, ihr aber pflegtet sie für Lüge zu erklären?
Were not My communications recited to you? But you used to reject them.
"Were not My Verses (this Qur'an) recited to you, and then you used to deny them?"
Sie werden sagen: "Unser Herr, unser Unglück hat uns besiegt, und wir waren irregehende Leute.
They shall say: O our Lord! our adversity overcame us and we were an erring people:
They will say: "Our Lord! Our wretchedness overcame us, and we were (an) erring people.
Unser Herr, bringe uns aus ihr heraus. Wenn wir rückfällig werden, dann sind wir (wirklich) ungerecht."
O our Lord! Take us out of it; then if we return (to evil) surely we shall be unjust.
"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)."
Er sagt: "Seid darin verstoßen, und sprecht nicht mit Mir.
He shall say: Go away into it and speak not to Me;
He (Allah) will say: "Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!"
Gewiß, eine Gruppe von Meinen Dienern pflegte zu sagen: .Unser Herr, wir glauben, so vergib uns und erbarme Dich unser, denn Du bist der Beste der Barmherzigen.'
Surely there was a party of My servants who said: O our Lord! we believe, so do Thou forgive us and have mercy on us, and Thou art the best of the Merciful ones.
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!"
Aber ihr nahmt sie zum Gegenstand des Spottes, bis ihr ihretwegen Meine Ermahnung vergaßt, und ihr pflegtet über sie zu lachen.
But you took them for a mockery until they made you forget My remembrance and you used to laugh at them.
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!
Ich habe ihnen heute, daß sie standhaft waren, damit vergolten, daß sie die Erfolgreichen sind."
Surely I have rewarded them this day because they were patient, that they are the achievers.
Verily I have rewarded them this Day for their patience: they are indeed the ones that are .
Er wird sagen: "Wie viele Jahre habt ihr in der Erde verweilt?"
He will say: How many years did you tarry in the earth?
He (Allah) will say: "What number of years did you stay on earth?"
Sie werden sagen: "Verweilt haben wir einen Tag oder den Teil von einem Tag; doch frage diejenigen, die zählen (können)."
They will say: We tarried a day or part of a day, but ask those who keep account.
They will say: "We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account."
Er wird sagen: "Ihr habt nur ein wenig verweilt, wenn ihr doch nur wüßtet!
He will say: You did tarry but a little - - had you but known (it):
He (Allah) will say: "You stayed not but a little, if you had only known!
Meint ihr denn, daß Wir euch zum sinnlosen Spiel erschaffen hätten und daß ihr nicht zu Uns zurückgebracht würdet?"
What! did you then think that We had created you in vain and that you shall not be returned to Us?
"Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us?"
Doch Erhaben ist Allah, der König, der Wahre. Es gibt keinen Gott außer Ihm, dem Herrn des ehrwürdigen Thrones.
So exalted be Allah, the True King; no god is there but He, the Lord of the honorable dominion.
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!
Und wer neben Allah einen anderen Gott anruft, für den er keinen Beweis hat, dessen Abrechnung liegt nur bei seinem Herrn. Gewiß, den Ungläubigen wird es nicht wohl ergehen.
And whoever invokes with Allah another god - - he has no proof of this - - his reckoning is only with his Lord; surely the unbelievers shall not be .
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 .
Und sag: Mein Herr, vergib und erbarme Dich, denn Du bist der Beste der Barmherzigen.
And say: O my Lord! forgive and have mercy, and Thou art the best of the Merciful ones.
And say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy!"