Al Saffat

1 By those [angels] lined up in rows

1 Waalssaffati saffan

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

2 And those who drive [the clouds]

2 Faalzzajirati zajran

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

3 And those who recite the message,

3 Faalttaliyati thikran

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

4 Indeed, your God is One,

4 Inna ilahakum lawahidun

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

5 Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.

5 Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma warabbu almashariqi

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.

6 Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars

6 Inna zayyanna alssamaa alddunya bizeenatin alkawakibi

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

7 And as protection against every rebellious devil

7 Wahifthan min kulli shaytanin maridin

7 And to guard against every rebellious devil.

8 [So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,

8 La yassammaAAoona ila almalai alaAAla wayuqthafoona min kulli janibin

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

9 Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,

9 Duhooran walahum AAathabun wasibun

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

10 Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].

10 Illa man khatifa alkhatfata faatbaAAahu shihabun thaqibun

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

11 Then inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Are they a stronger [or more difficult] creation or those [others] We have created?" Indeed, We created men from sticky clay.

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

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.

12 But you wonder, while they mock,

12 Bal AAajibta wayaskharoona

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

13 And when they are reminded, they remember not.

13 Waitha thukkiroo la yathkuroona

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

14 And when they see a sign, they ridicule

14 Waitha raaw ayatan yastaskhiroona

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

15 And say, "This is not but obvious magic.

15 Waqaloo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun

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

16 When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

16 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

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

17 And our forefathers [as well]?"

17 Awaabaona alawwaloona

17 "And also our fathers of old?"

18 Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."

18 Qul naAAam waantum dakhiroona

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

19 It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.

19 Fainnama hiya zajratun wahidatun faitha hum yanthuroona

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

20 They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."

20 Waqaloo ya waylana hatha yawmu alddeeni

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

21 [They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."

21 Hatha yawmu alfasli allathee kuntum bihi tukaththiboona

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

22 [The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship

22 Ohshuroo allatheena thalamoo waazwajahum wama kanoo yaAAbudoona

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,

23 Other than Allah, and guide them to the path of Hellfire

23 Min dooni Allahi faihdoohum ila sirati aljaheemi

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

24 And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."

24 Waqifoohum innahum masooloona

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

25 [They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"

25 Ma lakum la tanasaroona

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

26 But they, that Day, are in surrender.

26 Bal humu alyawma mustaslimoona

26 Nay, but that Day they shall surrender.

27 And they will approach one another blaming each other.

27 Waaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

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

28 They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."

28 Qaloo innakum kuntum tatoonana AAani alyameeni

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]."

29 The oppressors will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,

29 Qaloo bal lam takoonoo mumineena

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

30 And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.

30 Wama kana lana AAalaykum min sultanin bal kuntum qawman tagheena

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

31 So the word of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].

31 Fahaqqa AAalayna qawlu rabbina inna lathaiqoona

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

32 And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."

32 Faaghwaynakum inna kunna ghaweena

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

33 So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.

33 Fainnahum yawmaithin fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona

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

34 Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.

34 Inna kathalika nafAAalu bialmujrimeena

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

35 Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant

35 Innahum kanoo itha qeela lahum la ilaha illa Allahu yastakbiroona

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).

36 And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"

36 Wayaqooloona ainna latarikoo alihatina lishaAAirin majnoonin

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

37 Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.

37 Bal jaa bialhaqqi wasaddaqa almursaleena

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).

38 Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,

38 Innakum lathaiqoo alAAathabi alaleemi

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

39 And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -

39 Wama tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona

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)

40 But not the chosen servants of Allah.

40 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

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

41 Those will have a provision determined -

41 Olaika lahum rizqun maAAloomun

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

42 Fruits; and they will be honored

42 Fawakihu wahum mukramoona

42 Fruits; and they shall be honoured,

43 In gardens of pleasure

43 Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi

43 In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),

44 On thrones facing one another.

44 AAala sururin mutaqabileena

44 Facing one another on thrones.

45 There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,

45 Yutafu AAalayhim bikasin min maAAeenin

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

46 White and delicious to the drinkers;

46 Baydaa laththatin lilshsharibeena

46 White, delicious to the drinkers.

47 No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.

47 La feeha ghawlun wala hum AAanha yunzafoona

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

48 And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,

48 WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi AAeenun

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.

49 As if they were [delicate] eggs, well - protected.

49 Kaannahunna baydun maknoonun

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

50 And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.

50 Faaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

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

51 A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth]

51 Qala qailun minhum innee kana lee qareenun

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

52 Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe

52 Yaqoolu ainnaka lamina almusaddiqeena

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

53 That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"

53 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamadeenoona

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)?"

54 He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"

54 Qala hal antum muttaliAAoona

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

55 And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.

55 FaittalaAAa faraahu fee sawai aljaheemi

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

56 He will say, "By Allah, you almost ruined me.

56 Qala taAllahi in kidta laturdeeni

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

57 If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].

57 Walawla niAAmatu rabbee lakuntu mina almuhdareena

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

58 Then, are we not to die

58 Afama nahnu bimayyiteena

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

59 Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"

59 Illa mawtatana aloola wama nahnu bimuAAaththabeena

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

60 Indeed, this is the great attainment.

60 Inna hatha lahuwa alfawzu alAAatheemu

60 Truly, this is the supreme success!

61 For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.

61 Limithli hatha falyaAAmali alAAamiloona

61 For the like of this let the workers work.

62 Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?

62 Athalika khayrun nuzulan am shajaratu alzzaqqoomi

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

63 Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.

63 Inna jaAAalnaha fitnatan lilththalimeena

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

64 Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,

64 Innaha shajaratun takhruju fee asli aljaheemi

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

65 Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.

65 TalAAuha kaannahu ruoosu alshshayateeni

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

66 And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.

66 Fainnahum laakiloona minha famalioona minha albutoona

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

67 Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.

67 Thumma inna lahum AAalayha lashawban min hameemin

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).

68 Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.

68 Thumma inna marjiAAahum laila aljaheemi

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

69 Indeed they found their fathers astray.

69 Innahum alfaw abaahum dalleena

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

70 So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.

70 Fahum AAala atharihim yuhraAAoona

70 So they (too) hastened in their footsteps!

71 And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,

71 Walaqad dalla qablahum aktharu alawwaleena

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

72 And We had already sent among them warners.

72 Walaqad arsalna feehim munthireena

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

73 Then look how was the end of those who were warned -

73 Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almunthareena

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

74 But not the chosen servants of Allah.

74 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

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

75 And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.

75 Walaqad nadana noohun falaniAAma almujeeboona

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

76 And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.

76 Wanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

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

77 And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]

77 WajaAAalna thurriyyatahu humu albaqeena

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

78 And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:

78 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

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

79 "Peace upon Noah among the worlds."

79 Salamun AAala noohin fee alAAalameena

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

80 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

80 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

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

81 Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

81 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

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

82 Then We drowned the disbelievers.

82 Thumma aghraqna alakhareena

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

83 And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,

83 Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibraheema

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

84 When he came to his Lord with a sound heart

84 Ith jaa rabbahu biqalbin saleemin

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].

85 [And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?

85 Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi matha taAAbudoona

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

86 Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allah you desire?

86 Aifkan alihatan doona Allahi tureedoona

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

87 Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"

87 Fama thannukum birabbi alAAalameena

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

88 And he cast a look at the stars

88 Fanathara nathratan fee alnnujoomi

88 Then he cast a glance at the stars,

89 And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."

89 Faqala innee saqeemun

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)]."

90 So they turned away from him, departing.

90 Fatawallaw AAanhu mudbireena

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

91 Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?

91 Faragha ila alihatihim faqala ala takuloona

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

92 What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?"

92 Ma lakum la tantiqoona

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

93 And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.

93 Faragha AAalayhim darban bialyameeni

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

94 Then the people came toward him, hastening.

94 Faaqbaloo ilayhi yaziffoona

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

95 He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,

95 Qala ataAAbudoona ma tanhitoona

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

96 While Allah created you and that which you do?"

96 WaAllahu khalaqakum wama taAAmaloona

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

97 They said, "Construct for him a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."

97 Qaloo ibnoo lahu bunyanan faalqoohu fee aljaheemi

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!"

98 And they intended for him a plan, but We made them the most debased.

98 Faaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alasfaleena

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

99 And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.

99 Waqala innee thahibun ila rabbee sayahdeeni

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

100 My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."

100 Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena

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

101 So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.

101 Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleemin

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

102 And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast."

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

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)."

103 And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,

103 Falamma aslama watallahu liljabeeni

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);

104 We called to him, "O Abraham,

104 Wanadaynahu an ya ibraheemu

104 We called out to him: "O Abraham!

105 You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

105 Qad saddaqta alrruya inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

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

106 Indeed, this was the clear trial.

106 Inna hatha lahuwa albalao almubeenu

106 Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial.

107 And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,

107 Wafadaynahu bithibhin AAatheemin

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

108 And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:

108 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

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

109 "Peace upon Abraham."

109 Salamun AAala ibraheema

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

110 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

110 Kathalika najzee almuhsineena

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

111 Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

111 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

111 Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

112 And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.

112 Wabashsharnahu biishaqa nabiyyan mina alssaliheena

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

113 And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself.

113 Wabarakna AAalayhi waAAala ishaqa wamin thurriyyatihima muhsinun wathalimun linafsihi mubeenun

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

114 And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.

114 Walaqad mananna AAala moosa waharoona

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

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

115 Wanajjaynahuma waqawmahuma mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

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

116 And We supported them so it was they who overcame.

116 Wanasarnahum fakanoo humu alghalibeena

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

117 And We gave them the explicit Scripture,

117 Waataynahuma alkitaba almustabeena

117 And We gave them the clear Scripture;

118 And We guided them on the straight path.

118 Wahadaynahuma alssirata almustaqeema

118 And guided them to the Right Path.

119 And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:

119 Watarakna AAalayhima fee alakhireena

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

120 "Peace upon Moses and Aaron."

120 Salamun AAala moosa waharoona

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

121 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

121 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

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

122 Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.

122 Innahuma min AAibadina almumineena

122 Verily, they were two of Our believing slaves.

123 And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,

123 Wainna ilyasa lamina almursaleena

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

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

124 Ith qala liqawmihi ala tattaqoona

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

125 Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators -

125 AtadAAoona baAAlan watatharoona ahsana alkhaliqeena

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,

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

126 Allaha rabbakum warabba abaikumu alawwaleena

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

127 And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],

127 Fakaththaboohu fainnahum lamuhdaroona

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

128 Except the chosen servants of Allah.

128 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

128 Except the chosen slaves of Allah.

129 And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:

129 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

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

130 "Peace upon Elias."

130 Salamun AAala il yaseena

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

131 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

131 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

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

132 Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

132 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

132 Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

133 And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.

133 Wainna lootan lamina almursaleena

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

134 [So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,

134 Ith najjaynahu waahlahu ajmaAAeena

134 When We saved him and his family, all,

135 Except his wife among those who remained [with the evildoers].

135 Illa AAajoozan fee alghabireena

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

136 Then We destroyed the others.

136 Thumma dammarna alakhareena

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

137 And indeed, you pass by them in the morning

137 Wainnakum latamurroona AAalayhim musbiheena

137 Verily, you pass by them in the morning

138 And at night. Then will you not use reason?

138 Wabiallayli afala taAAqiloona

138 And at night; will you not then reflect?

139 And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.

139 Wainna yoonusa lamina almursaleena

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

140 [Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.

140 Ith abaqa ila alfulki almashhooni

140 When he ran to the laden ship:

141 And he drew lots and was among the losers.

141 Fasahama fakana mina almudhadeena

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

142 Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.

142 Failtaqamahu alhootu wahuwa muleemun

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

143 And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,

143 Falawla annahu kana mina almusabbiheena

143 Had he not been of them who glorify Allah,

144 He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.

144 Lalabitha fee batnihi ila yawmi yubAAathoona

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

145 But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.

145 Fanabathnahu bialAAarai wahuwa saqeemun

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

146 And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.

146 Waanbatna AAalayhi shajaratan min yaqteenin

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

147 And We sent him to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.

147 Waarsalnahu ila miati alfin aw yazeedoona

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

148 And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.

148 Faamanoo famattaAAnahum ila heenin

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

149 So inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?

149 Faistaftihim alirabbika albanatu walahumu albanoona

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

150 Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"

150 Am khalaqna almalaikata inathan wahum shahidoona

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

151 Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,

151 Ala innahum min ifkihim layaqooloona

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

152 " Allah has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.

152 Walada Allahu wainnahum lakathiboona

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

153 Has He chosen daughters over sons?

153 Astafa albanati AAala albaneena

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

154 What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?

154 Ma lakum kayfa tahkumoona

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

155 Then will you not be reminded?

155 Afala tathakkaroona

155 Will you not then remember?

156 Or do you have a clear authority?

156 Am lakum sultanun mubeenun

156 Or is there for you a plain authority?

157 Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.

157 Fatoo bikitabikum in kuntum sadiqeena

157 Then bring your Book if you are truthful!

158 And they have claimed between Him and the jinn a lineage, but the jinn have already known that they [who made such claims] will be brought to [punishment].

158 WajaAAaloo baynahu wabayna aljinnati nasaban walaqad AAalimati aljinnatu innahum lamuhdaroona

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).

159 Exalted is Allah above what they describe,

159 Subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona

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

160 Except the chosen servants of Allah [who do not share in that sin].

160 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

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).

161 So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,

161 Fainnakum wama taAAbudoona

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

162 You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him

162 Ma antum AAalayhi bifatineena

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

163 Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.

163 Illa man huwa sali aljaheemi

163 Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!

164 [The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.

164 Wama minna illa lahu maqamun maAAloomun

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

165 And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].

165 Wainna lanahnu alssaffoona

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

166 And indeed, we are those who exalt Allah."

166 Wainna lanahnu almusabbihoona

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

167 And indeed, the disbelievers used to say,

167 Wain kanoo layaqooloona

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

168 "If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,

168 Law anna AAindana thikran mina alawwaleena

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),

169 We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."

169 Lakunna AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

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

170 But they disbelieved in it, so they are going to know.

170 Fakafaroo bihi fasawfa yaAAlamoona

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!

171 And Our word has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,

171 Walaqad sabaqat kalimatuna liAAibadina almursaleena

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

172 [That] indeed, they would be those given victory

172 Innahum lahumu almansooroona

172 That they verily would be made triumphant,

173 And [that] indeed, Our soldiers will be those who overcome.

173 Wainna jundana lahumu alghaliboona

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

174 So, [O Muhammad], leave them for a time.

174 Fatawalla AAanhum hatta heenin

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

175 And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.

175 Waabsirhum fasawfa yubsiroona

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

176 Then for Our punishment are they impatient?

176 AfabiAAathabina yastaAAjiloona

176 Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?

177 But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.

177 Faitha nazala bisahatihim fasaa sabahu almunthareena

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

178 And leave them for a time.

178 Watawalla AAanhum hatta heenin

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

179 And see, for they are going to see.

179 Waabsir fasawfa yubsiroona

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

180 Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.

180 Subhana rabbika rabbi alAAizzati AAamma yasifoona

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

181 And peace upon the messengers.

181 Wasalamun AAala almursaleena

181 And peace be on the Messengers!

182 And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

182 Waalhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena

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