Al Saffat

1 In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. By those (angels) ranged in ranks (or rows).

1 Waalssaffati saffan

2 By those (angels) who drive the clouds in a good way.

2 Faalzzajirati zajran

3 By those (angels) who bring the Book and the Qur'an from Allah to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].

3 Faalttaliyati thikran

4 Verily your Ilah (God) is indeed One (i.e. Allah):

4 Inna ilahakum lawahidun

5 Lord of the heavens and of the earth, and all that is between them, and Lord of every point of the sun's risings.

5 Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma warabbu almashariqi

6 Verily We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty).

6 Inna zayyanna alssamaa alddunya bizeenatin alkawakibi

7 And to guard against every rebellious devil.

7 Wahifthan min kulli shaytanin maridin

8 They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side.

8 La yassammaAAoona ila almalai alaAAla wayuqthafoona min kulli janibin

9 Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment.

9 Duhooran walahum AAathabun wasibun

10 Except such as snatch away something by stealing, and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness.

10 Illa man khatifa alkhatfata faatbaAAahu shihabun thaqibun

11 Then ask them (i.e. these polytheists, O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are they stronger as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains) whom We have created?" Verily, We created them of a sticky clay.

11 Faistaftihim ahum ashaddu khalqan am man khalaqna inna khalaqnahum min teenin lazibin

12 Nay, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) wondered (at their insolence) while they mock (at you and at the Qur'an).

12 Bal AAajibta wayaskharoona

13 And when they are reminded, they pay no attention.

13 Waitha thukkiroo la yathkuroona

14 And when they see an Ayah (a sign, or an evidence) from Allah, they mock at it.

14 Waitha raaw ayatan yastaskhiroona

15 And they say: "This is nothing but evident magic!

15 Waqaloo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun

16 "When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we (then) verily be resurrected?

16 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

17 "And also our fathers of old?"

17 Awaabaona alawwaloona

18 Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Yes, and you shall then be humiliated."

18 Qul naAAam waantum dakhiroona

19 It will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e. the second blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be staring!

19 Fainnama hiya zajratun wahidatun faitha hum yanthuroona

20 They will say: "Woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense!"

20 Waqaloo ya waylana hatha yawmu alddeeni

21 (It will be said): "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."

21 Hatha yawmu alfasli allathee kuntum bihi tukaththiboona

22 (It will be said to the angels): "Assemble those who did wrong, together with their companions (from the devils) and what they used to worship,

22 Ohshuroo allatheena thalamoo waazwajahum wama kanoo yaAAbudoona

23 "Instead of Allah, and lead them on to the way of flaming Fire (Hell);

23 Min dooni Allahi faihdoohum ila sirati aljaheemi

24 "But stop them, verily they are to be questioned.

24 Waqifoohum innahum masooloona

25 "What is the matter with you? Why do you not help one another (as you used to do in the world)?"

25 Ma lakum la tanasaroona

26 Nay, but that Day they shall surrender.

26 Bal humu alyawma mustaslimoona

27 And they will turn to one another and question one another.

27 Waaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

28 They will say: "It was you who used to come to us from the right side [i.e. from the right side of one of us and beautify for us every evil, enjoin on us polytheism, and stop us from the truth i.e. Islamic Monotheism and from every good deed]."

28 Qaloo innakum kuntum tatoonana AAani alyameeni

29 They will reply: "Nay, you yourselves were not believers.

29 Qaloo bal lam takoonoo mumineena

30 "And we had no authority over you. Nay! But you were Taghun (transgressing) people (polytheists, and disbelievers).

30 Wama kana lana AAalaykum min sultanin bal kuntum qawman tagheena

31 "So now the Word of our Lord has been justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste (the torment).

31 Fahaqqa AAalayna qawlu rabbina inna lathaiqoona

32 "So we led you astray because we were ourselves astray."

32 Faaghwaynakum inna kunna ghaweena

33 Then verily, that Day, they will (all) share in the torment.

33 Fainnahum yawmaithin fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona

34 Certainly, that is how We deal with Al-Mujrimun (polytheists, sinners, disbelievers, criminals, the disobedient to Allah).

34 Inna kathalika nafAAalu bialmujrimeena

35 Truly, when it was said to them: La ilaha illallah "(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)," they puffed themselves up with pride (i.e. denied it).

35 Innahum kanoo itha qeela lahum la ilaha illa Allahu yastakbiroona

36 And (they) said: "Are we going to abandon our alihah (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?"

36 Wayaqooloona ainna latarikoo alihatina lishaAAirin majnoonin

37 Nay! he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come with the truth (i.e. Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism and this Qur'an) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).

37 Bal jaa bialhaqqi wasaddaqa almursaleena

38 Verily, you (pagans of Makkah) are going to taste the painful torment;

38 Innakum lathaiqoo alAAathabi alaleemi

39 And you will be requited nothing except for what you used to do (evil deeds, sins, and Allah's disobedience which you used to do in this world)

39 Wama tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona

40 Save the chosen slaves of Allah (i.e. the true believers of Islamic Monotheism).

40 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

41 For them there will be a known provision (in Paradise),

41 Olaika lahum rizqun maAAloomun

42 Fruits; and they shall be honoured,

42 Fawakihu wahum mukramoona

43 In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),

43 Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi

44 Facing one another on thrones.

44 AAala sururin mutaqabileena

45 Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine -

45 Yutafu AAalayhim bikasin min maAAeenin

46 White, delicious to the drinkers.

46 Baydaa laththatin lilshsharibeena

47 Neither will they have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin) from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

47 La feeha ghawlun wala hum AAanha yunzafoona

48 And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives), restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], with wide and beautiful eyes.

48 WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi AAeenun

49 (Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.

49 Kaannahunna baydun maknoonun

50 Then they will turn to one another, mutually questioning.

50 Faaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

51 A speaker of them will say: "Verily, I had a companion (in the world),

51 Qala qailun minhum innee kana lee qareenun

52 Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in resurrection after death).

52 Yaqoolu ainnaka lamina almusaddiqeena

53 "(That) when we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward or punishment (according to our deeds)?"

53 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamadeenoona

54 (The speaker) said: "Will you look down?"

54 Qala hal antum muttaliAAoona

55 So he looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

55 FaittalaAAa faraahu fee sawai aljaheemi

56 He said: "By Allah! You have nearly ruined me.

56 Qala taAllahi in kidta laturdeeni

57 "Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to Hell)."

57 Walawla niAAmatu rabbee lakuntu mina almuhdareena

58 (The dwellers of Paradise will say) "Are we then not to die (any more)?

58 Afama nahnu bimayyiteena

59 Except our first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."

59 Illa mawtatana aloola wama nahnu bimuAAaththabeena

60 Truly, this is the supreme success!

60 Inna hatha lahuwa alfawzu alAAatheemu

61 For the like of this let the workers work.

61 Limithli hatha falyaAAmali alAAamiloona

62 Is that (Paradise) better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum (a horrible tree in Hell)?

62 Athalika khayrun nuzulan am shajaratu alzzaqqoomi

63 Truly We have made it (as) a trail for the Zalimun (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers).

63 Inna jaAAalnaha fitnatan lilththalimeena

64 Verily, it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,

64 Innaha shajaratun takhruju fee asli aljaheemi

65 The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayatin (devils);

65 TalAAuha kaannahu ruoosu alshshayateeni

66 Truly, they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

66 Fainnahum laakiloona minha famalioona minha albutoona

67 Then on the top of that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of boiling water and Zaqqum in their bellies).

67 Thumma inna lahum AAalayha lashawban min hameemin

68 Then thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell.

68 Thumma inna marjiAAahum laila aljaheemi

69 Verily, they found their fathers on the wrong path;

69 Innahum alfaw abaahum dalleena

70 So they (too) hastened in their footsteps!

70 Fahum AAala atharihim yuhraAAoona

71 And indeed most of the men of old went astray before them;

71 Walaqad dalla qablahum aktharu alawwaleena

72 And indeed We sent among them warners (Messengers);

72 Walaqad arsalna feehim munthireena

73 Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded not).

73 Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almunthareena

74 Except the chosen slaves of Allah (faithful, obedient, and true believers of Islamic Monotheism).

74 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

75 And indeed Nuh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are the Best of those who answer (the request).

75 Walaqad nadana noohun falaniAAma almujeeboona

76 And We rescued him and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning),

76 Wanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

77 And, his progeny, them We made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth).

77 WajaAAalna thurriyyatahu humu albaqeena

78 And left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations:

78 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

79 "Salam (peace) be upon Nuh (Noah) (from Us) among the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!"

79 Salamun AAala noohin fee alAAalameena

80 Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).

80 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

81 Verily, he [Nuh (Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves.

81 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

82 Then We drowned the others (disbelievers and polytheists).

82 Thumma aghraqna alakhareena

83 And, verily, among those who followed his [Nuh's (Noah)] way (Islamic Monotheism) was Ibrahim (Abraham).

83 Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibraheema

84 When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allah Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allah Alone - true Islamic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].

84 Ith jaa rabbahu biqalbin saleemin

85 When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?

85 Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi matha taAAbudoona

86 "Is it a falsehood - alihah (gods) other than Allah - that you desire?

86 Aifkan alihatan doona Allahi tureedoona

87 "Then what think you about the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?"

87 Fama thannukum birabbi alAAalameena

88 Then he cast a glance at the stars,

88 Fanathara nathratan fee alnnujoomi

89 And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague). [He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan feast)]."

89 Faqala innee saqeemun

90 So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).

90 Fatawallaw AAanhu mudbireena

91 Then he turned to their alihah (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?

91 Faragha ila alihatihim faqala ala takuloona

92 "What is the matter with you that you speak not?"

92 Ma lakum la tantiqoona

93 Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.

93 Faragha AAalayhim darban bialyameeni

94 Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.

94 Faaqbaloo ilayhi yaziffoona

95 He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?

95 Qala ataAAbudoona ma tanhitoona

96 "While Allah has created you and what you make!"

96 WaAllahu khalaqakum wama taAAmaloona

97 They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"

97 Qaloo ibnoo lahu bunyanan faalqoohu fee aljaheemi

98 So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.

98 Faaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alasfaleena

99 And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"

99 Waqala innee thahibun ila rabbee sayahdeeni

100 "My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."

100 Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena

101 So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.

101 Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleemin

102 And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allah). So look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha' Allah (if Allah wills), you shall find me of As-Sabirun (the patient)."

102 Falamma balagha maAAahu alssaAAya qala ya bunayya innee ara fee almanami annee athbahuka faonthur matha tara qala ya abati ifAAal ma tumaru satajidunee in shaa Allahu mina alssabireena

103 Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);

103 Falamma aslama watallahu liljabeeni

104 We called out to him: "O Abraham!

104 Wanadaynahu an ya ibraheemu

105 You have fulfilled the dream!" Verily thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See 2:112).

105 Qad saddaqta alrruya inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

106 Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial.

106 Inna hatha lahuwa albalao almubeenu

107 And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. كبش - a ram);

107 Wafadaynahu bithibhin AAatheemin

108 And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.

108 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

109 "Salam (peace) be upon Ibrahim (Abraham)!"

109 Salamun AAala ibraheema

110 Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).

110 Kathalika najzee almuhsineena

111 Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

111 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

112 And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishaq (Isaac) - a Prophet from the righteous.

112 Wabashsharnahu biishaqa nabiyyan mina alssaliheena

113 We blessed him and Ishaq (Isaac). And of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.

113 Wabarakna AAalayhi waAAala ishaqa wamin thurriyyatihima muhsinun wathalimun linafsihi mubeenun

114 And, indeed We gave Our Grace to Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron).

114 Walaqad mananna AAala moosa waharoona

115 And We saved them and their people from the great distress,

115 Wanajjaynahuma waqawmahuma mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

116 And helped them, so that they became the victors;

116 Wanasarnahum fakanoo humu alghalibeena

117 And We gave them the clear Scripture;

117 Waataynahuma alkitaba almustabeena

118 And guided them to the Right Path.

118 Wahadaynahuma alssirata almustaqeema

119 And We left for them (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.

119 Watarakna AAalayhima fee alakhireena

120 "Salam (peace) be upon Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)!"

120 Salamun AAala moosa waharoona

121 Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).

121 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

122 Verily, they were two of Our believing slaves.

122 Innahuma min AAibadina almumineena

123 And verily, Iliyas (Elias) was one of the Messengers.

123 Wainna ilyasa lamina almursaleena

124 When he said to his people: "Will you not fear Allah?

124 Ith qala liqawmihi ala tattaqoona

125 "Will you call upon Ba'l (a well known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the Best of creators,

125 AtadAAoona baAAlan watatharoona ahsana alkhaliqeena

126 "Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"

126 Allaha rabbakum warabba abaikumu alawwaleena

127 But they denied him [Iliyas (Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),

127 Fakaththaboohu fainnahum lamuhdaroona

128 Except the chosen slaves of Allah.

128 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

129 And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.

129 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

130 "Salam (peace) be upon Ilyasin (Elias)!"

130 Salamun AAala il yaseena

131 Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allah's sake only - See V.2:112).

131 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

132 Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

132 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

133 And verily, Lut (Lot) was one of the Messengers.

133 Wainna lootan lamina almursaleena

134 When We saved him and his family, all,

134 Ith najjaynahu waahlahu ajmaAAeena

135 Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who remained behind.

135 Illa AAajoozan fee alghabireena

136 Then We destroyed the rest (the town of Sodom at the place of the Dead Sea now in Palestine).

136 Thumma dammarna alakhareena

137 Verily, you pass by them in the morning

137 Wainnakum latamurroona AAalayhim musbiheena

138 And at night; will you not then reflect?

138 Wabiallayli afala taAAqiloona

139 And, verily, Yunus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers.

139 Wainna yoonusa lamina almursaleena

140 When he ran to the laden ship:

140 Ith abaqa ila alfulki almashhooni

141 Then he (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers.

141 Fasahama fakana mina almudhadeena

142 Then a (big) fish swallowed him as he had done an act worthy of blame.

142 Failtaqamahu alhootu wahuwa muleemun

143 Had he not been of them who glorify Allah,

143 Falawla annahu kana mina almusabbiheena

144 He would have indeed remained inside its belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection.

144 Lalabitha fee batnihi ila yawmi yubAAathoona

145 But We cast him forth on the naked shore while he was sick,

145 Fanabathnahu bialAAarai wahuwa saqeemun

146 And We caused a plant of gourd to grow over him.

146 Waanbatna AAalayhi shajaratan min yaqteenin

147 And We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or even more.

147 Waarsalnahu ila miati alfin aw yazeedoona

148 And they believed; so We gave them enjoyment for a while.

148 Faamanoo famattaAAnahum ila heenin

149 Now ask them (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are there (only) daughters for your Lord and sons for them?"

149 Faistaftihim alirabbika albanatu walahumu albanoona

150 Or did We create the angels female while they were witnesses?

150 Am khalaqna almalaikata inathan wahum shahidoona

151 Verily, it is of their falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say:

151 Ala innahum min ifkihim layaqooloona

152 "Allah has begotten [offspring - the angels being the daughters of Allah)?" And, verily, they are liars!

152 Walada Allahu wainnahum lakathiboona

153 Has He (then) chosen daughters rather than sons?

153 Astafa albanati AAala albaneena

154 What is the matter with you? How do you decide?

154 Ma lakum kayfa tahkumoona

155 Will you not then remember?

155 Afala tathakkaroona

156 Or is there for you a plain authority?

156 Am lakum sultanun mubeenun

157 Then bring your Book if you are truthful!

157 Fatoo bikitabikum in kuntum sadiqeena

158 And they have invented a kinship between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they will be called to account).

158 WajaAAaloo baynahu wabayna aljinnati nasaban walaqad AAalimati aljinnatu innahum lamuhdaroona

159 Glorified be Allah! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!

159 Subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona

160 Except the slaves of Allah, whom He chooses (for His Mercy i.e. true believers of Islamic Monotheism who do not attribute false things unto Allah).

160 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

161 So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you worship (idols)

161 Fainnakum wama taAAbudoona

162 Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allah) anyone of the believers],

162 Ma antum AAalayhi bifatineena

163 Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!

163 Illa man huwa sali aljaheemi

164 And there is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);

164 Wama minna illa lahu maqamun maAAloomun

165 And verily, we (angels), we stand in rows (for the prayers as you Muslims stand in rows for your prayers);

165 Wainna lanahnu alssaffoona

166 And verily, we (angels), indeed are those who glorify (Allah's Praises i.e. perform prayers).

166 Wainna lanahnu almusabbihoona

167 And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say:

167 Wain kanoo layaqooloona

168 "If we had a reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم as a Messenger of Allah),

168 Law anna AAindana thikran mina alawwaleena

169 "We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of Allah (true believers of Islamic Monotheism)!"

169 Lakunna AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

170 But (now that the Qur'an has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur'an and in Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , and all that he brought, - the Divine Revelation), so they will come to know!

170 Fakafaroo bihi fasawfa yaAAlamoona

171 And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,

171 Walaqad sabaqat kalimatuna liAAibadina almursaleena

172 That they verily would be made triumphant,

172 Innahum lahumu almansooroona

173 And that Our hosts! they verily would be the victors.

173 Wainna jundana lahumu alghaliboona

174 So turn away (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from them for a while,

174 Fatawalla AAanhum hatta heenin

175 And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)!

175 Waabsirhum fasawfa yubsiroona

176 Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?

176 AfabiAAathabina yastaAAjiloona

177 Then, when it descends in their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!

177 Faitha nazala bisahatihim fasaa sabahu almunthareena

178 So turn (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) away from them for a while,

178 Watawalla AAanhum hatta heenin

179 And watch and they shall see (the torment)!

179 Waabsir fasawfa yubsiroona

180 Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!

180 Subhana rabbika rabbi alAAizzati AAamma yasifoona

181 And peace be on the Messengers!

181 Wasalamun AAala almursaleena

182 And all the praises and thanks be to Allah, Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).

182 Waalhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena