Chapter 37, 182 verses
Bei den sich reihenweise Reihenden,
By those [angels] lined up in rows
By those who range themselves in ranks,
I swear by those who draw themselves out in ranks
dann den einen Schelteschrei Ausstoßenden,
And those who drive [the clouds]
And so are strong in repelling (evil),
Then those who drive away with reproof,
dann den eine Ermahnung Verlesenden!
And those who recite the message,
And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah)!
Then those who recite, being mindful,
Euer Gott ist wahrlich ein Einziger,
Indeed, your God is One,
Verily, verily, your Allah is one! -
Most surely your Allah is One:
der Herr der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, und der Herr der Osten.
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.
Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!
The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and Lord of the easts.
Wir haben den untersten Himmel mit einem Schmuck geziert: mit den Himmelskörpern';
Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars
We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars, -
Surely We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment, the stars,
und als Schutz vor jedem rebellischen Satan.
And as protection against every rebellious devil
(For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,
And (there is) a safeguard against every rebellious Shaitan.
So können sie der höchsten führenden Schar (der Engel) nicht zuhören, und sie werden von allen Seiten beworfen,
[So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,
(So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side,
They cannot listen to the exalted assembly and they are thrown at from every side,
damit sie weggetrieben werden - und für sie wird es immerwährende Strafe geben -,
Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,
Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,
Being driven off, and for them is a perpetual chastisement,
außer jemandem, der rasch etwas aufschnappt und den dann ein durchbohrend heller Leuchtkörper verfolgt.
Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].
Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.
Except him who snatches off but once, then there follows him a brightly shining flame.
Frage sie doch um ihre Meinung: Ist es etwa schwerer, sie zu erschaffen als wen Wir (sonst) erschaffen
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.
Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!
Then ask them whether they are stronger in creation or those (others) whom We have created. Surely We created them of firm clay.
Aber nein! Du wunderst dich, während sie spotten.
But you wonder, while they mock,
Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,
Nay! you wonder while they mock,
Und wenn sie ermahnt werden, gedenken sie nicht.
And when they are reminded, they remember not.
And, when they are admonished, pay no heed, -
And when they are reminded, they mind not,
Und wenn sie ein Zeichen sehen, spotten sie darüber.
And when they see a sign, they ridicule
And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,
And when they see a sign they incite one another to scoff,
Und sie sagen: "Das ist nur deutliche Zauberei.
And say, "This is not but obvious magic.
And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!
And they say: This is nothing but clear magic:
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich auferweckt werden?
When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
"What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)
What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then certainly be raised,
Und auch unsere Vorväter?"
And our forefathers [as well]?"
"And also our fathers of old?"
Or our fathers of yore?
Sag: Ja, und ihr werdet euch demütig verhalten.
Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."
Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."
Say: Aye! and you shall be abject.
Es wird nur ein einziger erschreckender Schrei sein, da schauen sie sogleich hin.
It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.
Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!
So it shall only be a single cry, when lo! they shall see.
Und sie werden sagen: "O wehe uns! Das ist der Tag des Gerichts!"
They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."
They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"
And they shall say: O woe to us! this is the day of requital.
- "Das ist der Tag der Entscheidung, den ihr für Lüge zu erklären pflegtet.
[They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
(A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"
This is the day of the judgment which you called a lie.
- (Zu den Engeln des Gerichts wird gesagt:) Versammelt (nun) diejenigen, die Unrecht getan haben, ihre Gattinnen und das, dem sie dienten
[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship
"Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong - doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped -
Gather together those who were unjust and their associates, and what they used to worship
anstatt Allahs. Dann leitet sie zum Weg des Höllenbrandes
Other than Allah, and guide them to the path of Hellfire
"Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!
Besides Allah, then lead them to the way to hell.
und stellt sie auf, denn sie werden befragt werden."
And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."
"But stop them, for they must be asked:
And stop them, for they shall be questioned:
- (Und es wird zu ihnen gesagt:) "Was ist mit euch, daß ihr einander nicht unterstützt?"
[They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"
"'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"
What is the matter with you that you do not help each other?
Nein! Vielmehr ergeben sie sich heute.
But they, that Day, are in surrender.
Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);
Nay! on that day they shall be submissive.
Und sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
And they will approach one another blaming each other.
And they will turn to one another, and question one another.
And some of them shall advance towards others, questioning each other.
Sie sagen: "Ihr kamt doch zu uns (stets) von rechts her'."
They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."
They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!"
They shall say: Surely you used to come to us from the right side.
Sie sagen: "Aber nein! Ihr wart ja nicht gläubig.
The oppressors will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,
They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!
They shall say: Nay, you (yourselves) were not believers;
Wir aber hatten keine Macht über euch, sondern vielmehr wart ihr Leute, die das Maß (an Frevel) überschreiten.
And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.
"Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!
And we had no authority over you, but you were an inordinate people;
So ist das Wort unseres Herrn gegen uns unvermeidlich fällig geworden. Wir werden bestimmt (die Strafe) kosten.
So the word of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].
"So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).
So the sentence of our Lord has come to pass against us: (now) we shall surely taste;
Und so haben wir euch in Verirrung fallen lassen, denn wir waren ja selbst in Verirrung gefallen."
And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."
"We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."
So we led you astray, for we ourselves were erring.
Gewiß denn, an jenem Tag werden sie an der(selben) Strafe teilhaben.
So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.
Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.
So they shall on that day be sharers in the chastisement one with another.
Gewiß, so verfahren Wir mit den Übeltätern,
Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.
Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.
Surely thus do We deal with the guilty.
denn sie pflegten, wenn zu ihnen gesagt wurde: "Es gibt keinen Gott außer Allah", sich hochmütig zu verhalten,
Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant
For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride,
Surely they used to behave proudly when it was said to them: There is no god but Allah;
und sagten: "Sollen wir denn wahrlich unsere Götter verlassen wegen eines besessenen Dichters?"
And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"
And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"
And to say: What! shall we indeed give up our gods for the sake of a mad poet?
Nein! Vielmehr ist er mit der Wahrheit gekommen und hat die Gesandten bestätigt.
Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).
Nay: he has come with the truth and verified the apostles.
Ihr werdet bestimmt die schmerzhafte Strafe kosten,
Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,
Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty; -
Most surely you will taste the painful punishment.
und euch wird nur das vergolten, was ihr zu tun pflegtet,
And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -
But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought; -
And you shall not be rewarded except (for) what you did.
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, -
Save the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
Für diese wird es eine festgesetzte Versorgung geben:
Those will have a provision determined -
For them is a Sustenance determined,
For them is a known sustenance,
Früchte, und sie werden geehrt
Fruits; and they will be honored
Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,
Fruits, and they shall be highly honored,
in den Gärten der Wonne
In gardens of pleasure
In Gardens of Felicity,
In gardens of pleasure,
auf Liegen (ruhend), einander gegenüber,
On thrones facing one another.
Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):
On thrones, facing each other.
wobei ihnen ein Becher (voll) Quellwasser herumgereicht wird,
There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,
Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear - flowing fountain,
A bowl shall be made to go round them from water running out of springs,
weiß, köstlich für diejenigen, die (daraus) trinken.
White and delicious to the drinkers;
Crystal - white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),
White, delicious to those who drink.
Darin steckt nichts Beeinträchtigendes, und dadurch werden sie nicht benommen.
No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.
Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
There shall be no trouble in it, nor shall they be exhausted therewith.
Und bei ihnen sind solche (weiblichen Wesen), die ihre Blicke zurückhalten, mit schönen, großen Augen,
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,
And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).
And with them shall be those who restrain the eyes, having beautiful eyes;
als ob sie wohlverwahrte Eier wären.
As if they were [delicate] eggs, well - protected.
As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.
As if they were eggs carefully protected.
Sie wenden sich einander zu und fragen sich gegenseitig.
And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.
Then they will turn to one another and question one another.
Then shall some of them advance to others, questioning each other.
Einer von ihnen sagt: "Gewiß, ich hatte einen Gesellen,
A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth]
One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),
A speaker from among them shall say: Surely I had a comrade of mine,
der da sagte: .Gehörst du wirklich zu denjenigen, die es für wahr halten?
Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe
"Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?
Who said: What! are you indeed of those who accept (the truth)?
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich vor Gericht gestellt werden'?"
That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"
"'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'"
What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then be certainly brought to judgment?
Er sagt: "Wollt ihr denn hinschauen?"
He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"
(A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"
He shall say: Will you look on?
Er schaut selbst hin und sieht ihn mitten im Höllenbrand.
And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.
He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
Then he looked down and saw him in the midst of hell.
Er sagt: "Bei Allah, beinahe hättest du mich fürwahr ins Verderben gestürzt.
He will say, "By Allah, you almost ruined me.
He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!
He shall say: By Allah! you had almost caused me to perish;
Und ohne die Gnade meines Herrn würde ich nun wahrlich zu den Vorgeführten gehören.
If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!
And had it not been for the favor of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought up.
Werden wir tatsächlich nicht mehr sterben,
Then, are we not to die
"Is it (the case) that we shall not die,
Is it then that we are not going to die,
außer unserem ersten Tod, und gehören wir tatsächlich nicht zu den Bestraften?"
Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"
"Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"
Except our previous death? And we shall not be chastised?
Das ist doch wahrlich der großartige Erfolg!
Indeed, this is the great attainment.
Verily this is the supreme achievement!
Most surely this is the mighty achievement.
Für ein Solches sollen diejenigen, die handeln, (ihre Werke) tun.
For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.
For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.
For the like of this then let the workers work.
Ist dies als gastliche Aufnahme besser oder der Zaqqum-Baum?
Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?
Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?
Is this better as an entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum?
Den haben Wir zu einer Versuchung für die Ungerechten gemacht.
Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.
For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong - doers.
Surely We have made it to be a trial to the unjust.
Er ist ein Baum, der im Grund des Höllenbrandes hervorkommt,
Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,
For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell - Fire:
Surely it is a tree that - grows in the bottom of the hell;
dessen Fruchtscheide so ist, als wären es Köpfe von Satanen.
Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.
The shoots of its fruit - stalks are like the heads of devils:
Its produce is as it were the heads of the serpents.
Sie werden wahrlich davon essen und werden (sich) so davon die Bäuche füllen.
And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.
Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
Then most surely they shall eat of it and fill (their) bellies with it.
Hierauf erhalten sie fürwahr eine Mischung von heißem Wasser.
Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.
Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.
Then most surely they shall have after it to drink of a mixture prepared in boiling water.
Hierauf kehren sie fürwahr zum Höllenbrand zurück.
Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.
Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.
Then most surely their return shall be to hell.
Sie haben ja ihre Väter im Irrtum vorgefunden,
Indeed they found their fathers astray.
Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;
Surely they found their fathers going astray,
und so sind sie auf ihren Spuren eilig getrieben worden.
So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.
So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!
So in their footsteps they are being hastened on.
Vor ihnen sind bereits die meisten der Früheren abgeirrt,
And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,
And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray; -
And certainly most of the ancients went astray before them,
und Wir sandten ja zu ihnen Überbringer von Warnungen.
And We had already sent among them warners.
But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them; -
And certainly We sent among them warners.
So schau, wie das Ende der Gewarnten war,
Then look how was the end of those who were warned -
Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not), -
Then see how was the end of those warned,
außer Allahs auserlesener Diener.
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.
Except the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
Und Nuh rief Uns ja bereits zu - welch trefflicher Erhörer sind Wir fürwahr!
And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.
(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.
And Nuh did certainly call upon Us, and most excellent answerer of prayer are We.
Und Wir erretteten ihn und seine Angehörigen aus der großen Trübsal
And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.
And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,
And We delivered him and his followers from the mighty distress.
und machten seine Nachkommenschaft zu denjenigen, die Fortbestand haben.
And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]
And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);
And We made his offspring the survivors.
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:
And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.
Friede sei auf Nuh unter den Weltenbewohnern!
"Peace upon Noah among the worlds."
"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
Peace and salutation to Nuh among the nations.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.
Thus do We surely reward the doers of good.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Surely he was of Our believing servants.
Hierauf ließen Wir die anderen ertrinken.
Then We drowned the disbelievers.
Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.
Then We drowned the others
Zu seiner Gemeinde gehörte fürwahr Ibrahim.
And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,
Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.
And most surely Ibrahim followed his way.
Als er zu seinem Herrn mit heilem Herzen kam.
When he came to his Lord with a sound heart
Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.
When he came to his Lord with a free heart,
Als er zu seinem Vater und seinem Volk sagte: "Wem dient ihr da?
[And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?
Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?
When he said to his father and his people: What is it that you worship?
Wollt ihr außer Allah falsche Götter haben?
Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allah you desire?
"Is it a falsehood - gods other than Allah - that ye desire?
A lie - - gods besides Allah - - do you desire?
Welche Meinung habt ihr denn vom Herrn der Weltenbewohner?"
Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"
"Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"
What is then your idea about the Lord of the worlds?
Dann warf er einen Blick zu den Sternen
And he cast a look at the stars
Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.
Then he looked at the stars, looking up once,
und sagte: "Gewiß, ich bin krank."
And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."
And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"
Then he said: Surely I am sick (of your worshipping these).
Da kehrten sie ihm den Rücken.
So they turned away from him, departing.
So they turned away from him, and departed.
So they went away from him, turning back.
Nun schlich er sich zu ihren Göttern und sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht essen?
Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?
Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)?...
Then he turned aside to their gods secretly and said: What! do you not eat?
Was ist mit euch, daß ihr nicht redet?"
What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?"
"What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"
What is the matter with you that you do not speak?
Und er wandte sich gegen sie und schlug auf sie mit der Rechten ein.
And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.
Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.
Then he turned against them secretly, smiting them with the right hand.
Da kamen sie auf ihn zugeeilt.
Then the people came toward him, hastening.
Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).
So they (people) advanced towards him, hastening.
Er sagte: "Wie könnt ihr denn dem dienen, was ihr selbst aushaut,
He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?
Said he: What! do you worship what you hew out?
wo doch Allah euch und das, was ihr tut, erschaffen hat?"
While Allah created you and that which you do?"
"But Allah has created you and your handwork!"
And Allah has created you and what you make.
Sie sagten: "Errichtet für ihn einen Bau und werft ihn in den Feuersbrand."
They said, "Construct for him a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"
They said: Build for him a furnace, then cast him into the burning fire.
Sie wollten mit einer List gegen ihn vorgehen, doch da machten Wir sie zu den Unterlegenen.
And they intended for him a plan, but We made them the most debased.
(This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!
And they desired a war against him, but We brought them low.
Er sagte: "Gewiß, ich gehe zu meinem Herrn; Er wird mich rechtleiten.
And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.
He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!
And he said: Surely I fly to my lord; He will guide me.
Mein Herr, schenke mir einen von den Rechtschaffenen."
My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."
"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"
My Lord! grant me of the doers of good deeds.
Da verkündeten Wir ihm einen nachsichtigen Jungen.
So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.
So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.
So We gave him the good news of a boy, possessing forbearance.
Als dieser das Alter erreichte, daß er mit ihm laufen konnte, sagte er: "O mein lieber Sohn, ich sehe im Schlaf, daß ich dich schlachte. Schau jetzt, was du (dazu) meinst." Er sagte: "O mein lieber Vater, tu, was dir befohlen wird. Du wirst mich, wenn Allah will, als einen der Standhaften finden."
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."
Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills one practising Patience and Constancy!"
And when he attained to working with him, he said: O my son! surely I have seen in a dream that I should sacrifice you; consider then what you see. He said: O my father! do what you are commanded; if Allah please, you will find me of the patient ones.
Als sie sich beide ergeben gezeigt hatten und er ihn auf die Seite der Stirn niedergeworfen hatte,
And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,
So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),
So when they both submitted and he threw him down upon his forehead,
riefen Wir ihm zu: "O Ibrahim,
We called to him, "O Abraham,
We called out to him "O Abraham!
And We called out to him saying: O Ibrahim!
du hast das Traumgesicht bereits wahr gemacht." Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
"Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
You have indeed shown the truth of the vision; surely thus do We reward the doers of good:
Das ist wahrlich die deutliche Prüfung.
Indeed, this was the clear trial.
For this was obviously a trial -
Most surely this is a manifest trial.
Und Wir lösten ihn mit einem großartigen Schlachtopfer aus.
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:
And We ransomed him with a Feat sacrifice.
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
And We perpetuated (praise) to him among the later generations.
Friede sei auf Ibrahim!
"Peace upon Abraham."
"Peace and salutation to Abraham!"
Peace be on Ibrahim.
So vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Thus do We reward the doers of good.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Surely he was one of Our believing servants.
Und Wir verkündeten ihm Ishaq als einen Propheten von den Rechtschaffenen.
And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.
And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet, - one of the Righteous.
And We gave him the good news of Ishaq, a prophet among the good ones.
Und Wir segneten ihn und Ishaq. Unter ihrer Nachkommenschaft gibt es manche, die Gutes tun, und manche, die sich selbst offenkundig Unrecht zufügen.
And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself.
We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.
And We showered Our blessings on him and on Ishaq; and of their offspring are the doers of good, and (also) those who are clearly unjust to their own souls.
Und Wir erwiesen bereits Musa und Harun eine Wohltat
And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.
Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,
And certainly We conferred a favor on Musa and Haroun.
und erretteten sie beide und ihr Volk aus der großen Trübsal.
And We saved them and their people from the great affliction,
And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;
And We delivered them both and their people from the mighty distress.
Und Wir halfen ihnen, da waren sie es, die Sieger wurden.
And We supported them so it was they who overcame.
And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);
And We helped them, so they were the vanquishers.
Und Wir gaben ihnen beiden die verdeutlichende Schrift
And We gave them the explicit Scripture,
And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;
And We gave them both the Book that made (things) clear.
und leiteten sie den geraden Weg.
And We guided them on the straight path.
And We guided them to the Straight Way.
And We guided them both on the right way.
Und Wir ließen für beide (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:
And We perpetuated (praise) to them among the later generations.
Friede sei auf Musa und Harun!
"Peace upon Moses and Aaron."
"Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
Peace be on Musa and Haroun.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Even thus do We reward the doers of good.
Sie beide gehören ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.
For they were two of our believing Servants.
Surely they were both of Our believing servants.
Auch Ilyas gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,
So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).
And Ilyas was most surely of the apostles.
Als er zu seinem Volk sagte: "Wollt ihr nicht gottesfürchtig sein?
When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allah?
Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?
When he said to his people: Do you not guard (against evil)?
Wie könnt ihr Bacl anrufen und den besten Schöpfer verlassen,
Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators -
"Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, -
What! do you call upon Ba'l and forsake the best of the creators,
Allah, euren Herrn und den Herrn eurer Vorväter?"
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?"
"Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your fathers of yore?
Da bezichtigten sie ihn der Lüge. So werden sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden,
And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],
But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), -
But they called him a liar, therefore they shall most surely be brought up.
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Except the chosen servants of Allah.
Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).
But not the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
Und Wir ließen für ihn (den Ruf) unter den späteren (Geschlechtern lauten):
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.
Friede sei auf Ilyas!
"Peace upon Elias."
"Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
Peace be on Ilyas.
Gewiß, so vergelten Wir den Gutes Tuenden.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Even thus do We reward the doers of good.
Er gehört ja zu Unseren gläubigen Dienern.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Surely he was one of Our believing servants.
Auch Lut gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.
So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).
And Lut was most surely of the apostles.
Als Wir ihn und seine Angehörigen allesamt erretteten,
[So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,
Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all
When We delivered him and his followers, all - -
außer einer alten Frau unter denjenigen, die zurückblieben.
Except his wife among those who remained [with the evildoers].
Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:
Except an old woman (who was) amongst those who tarried.
Hierauf vertilgten Wir die anderen.
Then We destroyed the others.
Then We destroyed the rest.
Then We destroyed the others.
Ihr kommt ja an ihnen vorbei, bei Tagesanbruch
And indeed, you pass by them in the morning
Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day -
And most surely you pass by them in the morning,
und bei Nacht. Begreift ihr denn nicht?'
And at night. Then will you not use reason?
And by night: will ye not understand?
And at night; do you not then understand?
Auch Yunus gehörte wahrlich zu den Gesandten.
And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.
So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).
And Yunus was most surely of the apostles.
Als er zum vollbeladenen Schiff davonlief.
[Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.
When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,
When he ran away to a ship completely laden,
Er warf Lose und wurde einer der Unterlegenen.
And he drew lots and was among the losers.
He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:
So he shared (with them), but was of those who are cast off.
Da verschlang ihn der (große) Fisch", während er sich Tadel zugezogen hatte.
Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.
Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
So the fish swallowed him while he did that for which he blamed himself
Und hätte er nicht zu denjenigen gehört, die (Allah) preisen,
And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,
Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,
But had it not been that he was of those who glorify (Us),
hätte er wahrlich in seinem Bauch verweilt bis zu dem Tag, an dem sie auferweckt werden.
He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.
He would certainly have tarried in its belly to the day when they are raised.
Da warfen Wir ihn auf das kahle Land -, und dabei war er krank.
But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.
But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,
Then We cast him on to the vacant surface of the earth while he was sick.
Und Wir ließen eine Kürbisstaude über ihm wachsen.
And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.
And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
And We caused to grow up for him a gourdplant.
Und Wir sandten ihn zu Hunderttausend oder sogar noch mehr.
And We sent him to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.
And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
And We sent him to a hundred thousand, rather they exceeded.
Da glaubten sie, und so gewährten Wir ihnen Nießbrauch auf Zeit.
And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.
And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
And they believed, so We gave them provision till a time.
Frage sie doch nach ihrer Meinung: Gehören deinem Herrn etwa die Töchter und ihnen die Söhne?
So inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?
Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons? -
Then ask them whether your Lord has daughters and they have sons.
Oder haben Wir die Engel als weibliche Wesen erschaffen, während sie anwesend waren?
Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"
Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?
Or did We create the angels females while they were witnesses?
Dabei ist es fürwahr aus ihrer ungeheuren Lügenhaftigkeit, daß sie sagen:
Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
Is it not that they say, from their own invention,
Now surely it is of their own lie that they say:
"Allah hat gezeugt." Wahrlich, sie sind Lügner.
" Allah has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.
"Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!
Allah has begotten; and most surely they are liars.
Hat Er die Töchter vor den Söhnen auserwählt?
Has He chosen daughters over sons?
Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
Has He chosen daughters in preference to sons?
Was ist mit euch? Wie urteilt ihr?
What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?
What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
What is the matter with you, how is it that you judge?
Bedenkt ihr denn nicht?
Then will you not be reminded?
Will ye not then receive admonition?
Will you not then mind?
Oder habt ihr eine deutliche Ermächtigung?
Or do you have a clear authority?
Or have ye an authority manifest?
Or have you a clear authority?
Bringt doch eure Schrift bei, wenn ihr wahrhaftig seid.
Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.
Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
Then bring your book, if you are truthful.
Und sie stellen zwischen Ihm und den Ginn eine Verwandtschaft her. Aber die Ginn wissen ja, daß sie bestimmt vorgeführt werden
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].
And they have invented a blood - relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment - Seat)!
And they assert a relationship between Him and the jinn; and certainly the jinn do know that they shall surely be brought up;
Preis sei Allah! (Und Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben -,
Exalted is Allah above what they describe,
Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!
Glory be to Allah (for freedom) from what they describe;
außer Allahs auserlesenen Dienern.
Except the chosen servants of Allah [who do not share in that sin].
Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.
But not so the servants of Allah, the purified ones.
Ihr aber und das, dem ihr dient,
So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,
For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship -
So surely you and what you worship,
könnt niemanden gegen Ihn verfuhren,
You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,
Not against Him can you cause (any) to fall into trial,
außer denjenigen, der dem Höllenbrand ausgesetzt wird.
Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.
Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
Save him who will go to hell.
Und es gibt niemanden unter uns, der nicht einen bestimmten Platz hätte.
[The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.
(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;
And there is none of us but has an assigned place,
Wahrlich, wir sind es, die sich (reihenweise) reihen,
And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].
"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);
And most surely we are they who draw themselves out in ranks,
und wahrlich, wir sind es, die preisen.
And indeed, we are those who exalt Allah."
"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"
And we are most surely they who declare the glory (of Allah).
Und sie pflegten zu sagen:
And indeed, the disbelievers used to say,
And there were those who said,
And surely they used to say:
"Wenn wir nur eine Ermahnung (gleich derjenigen) der Früheren hätten,
"If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,
"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,
Had we a reminder from those of yore,
dann wären wir fürwahr Allahs auserlesene Diener."
We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."
"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"
We would certainly have been the servants of Allah - - the purified ones.
Dennoch verleugnen sie Ihn. Aber sie werden (es noch) erfahren.
But they disbelieved in it, so they are going to know.
But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
But (now) they disbelieve in it, so they will come to know.
Es erging bereits früher Unser Wort an Unsere gesandten Diener:
And Our word has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,
Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),
And certainly Our word has already gone forth in respect of Our servants, the apostles:
Wahrlich, sie sind es, denen Hilfe zuteil wird.
[That] indeed, they would be those given victory
That they would certainly be assisted,
Most surely they shall be the assisted ones
Und wahrlich, Unsere Heerschar ist es, die Sieger sein wird.
And [that] indeed, Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
And that Our forces, - they surely must conquer.
And most surely Our host alone shall be the victorious ones.
So kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
So, [O Muhammad], leave them for a time.
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
Therefore turn away from them till a time,
und sieh sie dir an. Auch sie werden sehen.
And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.
And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
And (then) see them, so they too shall see.
Wünschen sie denn Unsere Strafe zu beschleunigen?
Then for Our punishment are they impatient?
Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?
What! would they then hasten on Our chastisement?
Wenn sie sich aber in ihre Höfe niederläßt, wie böse wird dann der Morgen der Gewarnten sein!
But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.
But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
But when it shall descend in their court, evil shall then be the morning of the warned ones.
Und kehre dich für eine gewisse Zeit von ihnen ab
And leave them for a time.
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
And turn away from them till a time
und sieh zu. Auch sie werden sehen.
And see, for they are going to see.
And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
And (then) see, for they too shall see.
Preis sei deinem Herrn, dem Herrn der Macht! (Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben.
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.
Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
Glory be to your Lord, the Lord of Honor, above what they describe.
Und Friede sei auf den Gesandten!
And peace upon the messengers.
And Peace on the messengers!
And peace be on the apostles.
Und (alles) Lob gehört Allah, dem Herrn der Weltenbewohner!
And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.
And all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.