Chapter 42, 53 verses
Ha, Meem.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم حم
Ha - Mim
'Ayn, Seen, Qaf.
عسق
'Ain. Sin. Qaf.
Thus has He revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and to those before you - Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
كذلك يوحي إليك وإلى الذين من قبلك الله العزيز الحكيم
Thus doth (He) send inspiration to thee as (He did) to those before thee, - Allah, Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and He is the Most High, the Most Great.
له ما في السماوات وما في الأرض ۖ وهو العلي العظيم
To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is Most High, Most Great.
The heavens almost break from above them, and the angels exalt [Allah] with praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth. Unquestionably, it is Allah who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
تكاد السماوات يتفطرن من فوقهن ۚ والملائكة يسبحون بحمد ربهم ويستغفرون لمن في الأرض ۗ ألا إن الله هو الغفور الرحيم
The heavens are almost rent asunder from above them (by Him Glory): and the angels celebrate the Praises of their Lord, and pray for forgiveness for (all) beings on earth: Behold! Verily Allah is He, the Oft - Forgiving, Most Merciful.
And those who take as allies other than Him - Allah is [yet] Guardian over them; and you, [O Muhammad], are not over them a manager.
والذين اتخذوا من دونه أولياء الله حفيظ عليهم وما أنت عليهم بوكيل
And those who take as protectors others besides Him, - Allah doth watch over them; and thou art not the disposer of their affairs.
And thus We have revealed to you an Arabic Qur'an that you may warn the Mother of Cities [Makkah] and those around it and warn of the Day of Assembly, about which there is no doubt. A party will be in Paradise and a party in the Blaze.
وكذلك أوحينا إليك قرآنا عربيا لتنذر أم القرى ومن حولها وتنذر يوم الجمع لا ريب فيه ۚ فريق في الجنة وفريق في السعير
Thus have We sent by inspiration to thee an Arabic Qur'an: that thou mayest warn the Mother of Cities and all around her, - and warn (them) of the Day of Assembly, of which there is no doubt: (when) some will be in the Garden, and some in the Blazing Fire.
And if Allah willed, He could have made them [of] one religion, but He admits whom He wills into His mercy. And the wrongdoers have not any protector or helper.
ولو شاء الله لجعلهم أمة واحدة ولكن يدخل من يشاء في رحمته ۚ والظالمون ما لهم من ولي ولا نصير
If Allah had so willed, He could have made them a single people; but He admits whom He will to His Mercy; and the Wrong - doers will have no protector nor helper.
Or have they taken protectors [or allies] besides him? But Allah - He is the Protector, and He gives life to the dead, and He is over all things competent.
أم اتخذوا من دونه أولياء ۖ فالله هو الولي وهو يحيي الموتى وهو على كل شيء قدير
What! Have they taken (for worship) protectors besides Him? But it is Allah, - He is the Protector, and it is He Who gives life to the dead: It is He Who has power over all things,
And in anything over which you disagree - its ruling is [to be referred] to Allah. [Say], "That is Allah, my Lord; upon Him I have relied, and to Him I turn back."
وما اختلفتم فيه من شيء فحكمه إلى الله ۚ ذلكم الله ربي عليه توكلت وإليه أنيب
Whatever it be wherein ye differ, the decision thereof is with Allah: such is Allah my Lord: In Him I trust, and to Him I turn.
[He is] Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you from yourselves, mates, and among the cattle, mates; He multiplies you thereby. There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Hearing, the Seeing.
فاطر السماوات والأرض ۚ جعل لكم من أنفسكم أزواجا ومن الأنعام أزواجا ۖ يذرؤكم فيه ۚ ليس كمثله شيء ۖ وهو السميع البصير
(He is) the Creator of the heavens and the earth: He has made for you pairs from among yourselves, and pairs among cattle: by this means does He multiply you: there is nothing whatever like unto Him, and He is the One that hears and sees (all things).
To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth. He extends provision for whom He wills and restricts [it]. Indeed He is, of all things, Knowing.
له مقاليد السماوات والأرض ۖ يبسط الرزق لمن يشاء ويقدر ۚ إنه بكل شيء عليم
To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth: He enlarges and restricts. The Sustenance to whom He will: for He knows full well all things.
He has ordained for you of religion what He enjoined upon Noah and that which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus - to establish the religion and not be divided therein. Difficult for those who associate others with Allah is that to which you invite them. Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills and guides to Himself whoever turns back [to Him].
۞ شرع لكم من الدين ما وصى به نوحا والذي أوحينا إليك وما وصينا به إبراهيم وموسى وعيسى ۖ أن أقيموا الدين ولا تتفرقوا فيه ۚ كبر على المشركين ما تدعوهم إليه ۚ الله يجتبي إليه من يشاء ويهدي إليه من ينيب
The same religion has He established for you as that which He enjoined on Noah - the which We have sent by inspiration to thee - and that which We enjoined on Abraham, Moses, and Jesus: Namely, that ye should remain steadfast in religion, and make no divisions therein: to those who worship other things than Allah, hard is the (way) to which thou callest them. Allah chooses to Himself those whom He pleases, and guides to Himself those who turn (to Him).
And they did not become divided until after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord [postponing the penalty] until a specified time, it would have been concluded between them. And indeed, those who were granted inheritance of the Scripture after them are, concerning it, in disquieting doubt.
وما تفرقوا إلا من بعد ما جاءهم العلم بغيا بينهم ۚ ولولا كلمة سبقت من ربك إلى أجل مسمى لقضي بينهم ۚ وإن الذين أورثوا الكتاب من بعدهم لفي شك منه مريب
And they became divided only after Knowledge reached them, - through selfish envy as between themselves. Had it not been for a Word that went forth before from thy Lord, (tending) to a Term appointed, the matter would have been settled between them: But truly those who have inherited the Book after them are in suspicious (disquieting) doubt concerning it.
So to that [religion of Allah] invite, [O Muhammad], and remain on a right course as you are commanded and do not follow their inclinations but say, "I have believed in what Allah has revealed of the Qur'an, and I have been commanded to do justice among you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us are our deeds, and for you your deeds. There is no [need for] argument between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is the [final] destination."
فلذلك فادع ۖ واستقم كما أمرت ۖ ولا تتبع أهواءهم ۖ وقل آمنت بما أنزل الله من كتاب ۖ وأمرت لأعدل بينكم ۖ الله ربنا وربكم ۖ لنا أعمالنا ولكم أعمالكم ۖ لا حجة بيننا وبينكم ۖ الله يجمع بيننا ۖ وإليه المصير
Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and stand steadfast as thou art commanded, nor follow thou their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly between you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord: for us (is the responsibility for) our deeds, and for you for your deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is (our) Final Goal.
And those who argue concerning Allah after He has been responded to - their argument is invalid with their Lord, and upon them is [His] wrath, and for them is a severe punishment.
والذين يحاجون في الله من بعد ما استجيب له حجتهم داحضة عند ربهم وعليهم غضب ولهم عذاب شديد
But those who dispute concerning Allah after He has been accepted, - futile is their dispute in the Sight of their Lord: on them will be a Penalty terrible.
It is Allah who has sent down the Book in truth and [also] the balance. And what will make you perceive? Perhaps the Hour is near.
الله الذي أنزل الكتاب بالحق والميزان ۗ وما يدريك لعل الساعة قريب
It is Allah Who has sent down the Book in Truth, and the Balance (by which to weigh conduct). And what will make thee realise that perhaps the Hour is close at hand?
Those who do not believe in it are impatient for it, but those who believe are fearful of it and know that it is the truth. Unquestionably, those who dispute concerning the Hour are in extreme error.
يستعجل بها الذين لا يؤمنون بها ۖ والذين آمنوا مشفقون منها ويعلمون أنها الحق ۗ ألا إن الذين يمارون في الساعة لفي ضلال بعيد
Only those wish to hasten it who believe not in it: those who believe hold it in awe, and know that it is the Truth. Behold, verily those that dispute concerning the Hour are far astray.
Allah is Subtle with His servants; He gives provisions to whom He wills. And He is the Powerful, the Exalted in Might.
الله لطيف بعباده يرزق من يشاء ۖ وهو القوي العزيز
Gracious is Allah to His servants: He gives Sustenance to whom He pleases: and He has power and can carry out His Will.
Whoever desires the harvest of the Hereafter - We increase for him in his harvest. And whoever desires the harvest of this world - We give him thereof, but there is not for him in the Hereafter any share.
من كان يريد حرث الآخرة نزد له في حرثه ۖ ومن كان يريد حرث الدنيا نؤته منها وما له في الآخرة من نصيب
To any that desires the tilth of the Hereafter, We give increase in his tilth, and to any that desires the tilth of this world, We grant somewhat thereof, but he has no share or lot in the Hereafter.
Or have they other deities who have ordained for them a religion to which Allah has not consented? But if not for the decisive word, it would have been concluded between them. And indeed, the wrongdoers will have a painful punishment.
أم لهم شركاء شرعوا لهم من الدين ما لم يأذن به الله ۚ ولولا كلمة الفصل لقضي بينهم ۗ وإن الظالمين لهم عذاب أليم
What! have they partners (in godhead), who have established for them some religion without the permission of Allah? Had it not been for the Decree of Judgment, the matter would have been decided between them (at once). But verily the Wrong - doers will have a grievous Penalty.
You will see the wrongdoers fearful of what they have earned, and it will [certainly] befall them. And those who have believed and done righteous deeds will be in lush regions of the gardens [in Paradise] having whatever they will in the presence of their Lord. That is what is the great bounty.
ترى الظالمين مشفقين مما كسبوا وهو واقع بهم ۗ والذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات في روضات الجنات ۖ لهم ما يشاءون عند ربهم ۚ ذلك هو الفضل الكبير
Thou wilt see the Wrong - doers in fear on account of what they have earned, and (the burden of) that must (necessarily) fall on them. But those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in the luxuriant meads of the Gardens: they shall have, before their Lord, all that they wish for. That will indeed be the magnificent Bounty (of Allah).
It is that of which Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for this message any payment [but] only good will through kinship." And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him good therein. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.
ذلك الذي يبشر الله عباده الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات ۗ قل لا أسألكم عليه أجرا إلا المودة في القربى ۗ ومن يقترف حسنة نزد له فيها حسنا ۚ إن الله غفور شكور
That is (the Bounty) whereof Allah gives Glad Tidings to His Servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin." And if any one earns any good, We shall give him an increase of good in respect thereof: for Allah is Oft - Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (service).
Or do they say, "He has invented about Allah a lie"? But if Allah willed, He could seal over your heart. And Allah eliminates falsehood and establishes the truth by His words. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.
أم يقولون افترى على الله كذبا ۖ فإن يشإ الله يختم على قلبك ۗ ويمح الله الباطل ويحق الحق بكلماته ۚ إنه عليم بذات الصدور
What! Do they say, "He has forged a falsehood against Allah"? But if Allah willed, He could seal up thy heart. And Allah blots out Vanity, and proves the Truth by His Words. For He knows well the secrets of all hearts.
And it is He who accepts repentance from his servants and pardons misdeeds, and He knows what you do.
وهو الذي يقبل التوبة عن عباده ويعفو عن السيئات ويعلم ما تفعلون
He is the One that accepts repentance from His Servants and forgives sins: and He knows all that ye do.
And He answers [the supplication of] those who have believed and done righteous deeds and increases [for] them from His bounty. But the disbelievers will have a severe punishment.
ويستجيب الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات ويزيدهم من فضله ۚ والكافرون لهم عذاب شديد
And He listens to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, and gives them increase of His Bounty: but for the Unbelievers their is a terrible Penalty.
And if Allah had extended [excessively] provision for His servants, they would have committed tyranny throughout the earth. But He sends [it] down in an amount which He wills. Indeed He is, of His servants, Acquainted and Seeing.
۞ ولو بسط الله الرزق لعباده لبغوا في الأرض ولكن ينزل بقدر ما يشاء ۚ إنه بعباده خبير بصير
If Allah were to enlarge the provision for His Servants, they would indeed transgress beyond all bounds through the earth; but he sends (it) down in due measure as He pleases. For He is with His Servants Well - acquainted, Watchful.
And it is He who sends down the rain after they had despaired and spreads His mercy. And He is the Protector, the Praiseworthy.
وهو الذي ينزل الغيث من بعد ما قنطوا وينشر رحمته ۚ وهو الولي الحميد
He is the One that sends down rain (even) after (men) have given up all hope, and scatters His Mercy (far and wide). And He is the Protector, Worthy of all Praise.
And of his signs is the creation of the heavens and earth and what He has dispersed throughout them of creatures. And He, for gathering them when He wills, is competent.
ومن آياته خلق السماوات والأرض وما بث فيهما من دابة ۚ وهو على جمعهم إذا يشاء قدير
And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the living creatures that He has scattered through them: and He has power to gather them together when He wills.
And whatever strikes you of disaster - it is for what your hands have earned; but He pardons much.
وما أصابكم من مصيبة فبما كسبت أيديكم ويعفو عن كثير
Whatever misfortune happens to you, is because on the things your hands have wrought, and for many (of them) He grants forgiveness.
And you will not cause failure [to Allah] upon the earth. And you have not besides Allah any protector or helper.
وما أنتم بمعجزين في الأرض ۖ وما لكم من دون الله من ولي ولا نصير
Nor can ye frustrate (aught), (fleeing) through the earth; nor have ye, besides Allah, any one to protect or to help.
And of His signs are the ships in the sea, like mountains.
ومن آياته الجوار في البحر كالأعلام
And among His Signs are the ships, smooth - running through the ocean, (tall) as mountains.
If He willed, He could still the wind, and they would remain motionless on its surface. Indeed in that are signs for everyone patient and grateful.
إن يشأ يسكن الريح فيظللن رواكد على ظهره ۚ إن في ذلك لآيات لكل صبار شكور
If it be His Will He can still the Wind: then would they become motionless on the back of the (ocean). Verily in this are Signs for everyone who patiently perseveres and is grateful.
Or He could destroy them for what they earned; but He pardons much.
أو يوبقهن بما كسبوا ويعف عن كثير
Or He can cause them to perish because of the (evil) which (the men) have earned; but much doth He forgive.
And [that is so] those who dispute concerning Our signs may know that for them there is no place of escape.
ويعلم الذين يجادلون في آياتنا ما لهم من محيص
But let those know, who dispute about Our Signs, that there is for them no way of escape.
So whatever thing you have been given - it is but [for] enjoyment of the worldly life. But what is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who have believed and upon their Lord rely
فما أوتيتم من شيء فمتاع الحياة الدنيا ۖ وما عند الله خير وأبقى للذين آمنوا وعلى ربهم يتوكلون
Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience of this life: but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting: (it is) for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord:
And those who avoid the major sins and immoralities, and when they are angry, they forgive,
والذين يجتنبون كبائر الإثم والفواحش وإذا ما غضبوا هم يغفرون
Those who avoid the greater crimes and shameful deeds, and, when they are angry even then forgive;
And those who have responded to their lord and established prayer and whose affair is [determined by] consultation among themselves, and from what We have provided them, they spend.
والذين استجابوا لربهم وأقاموا الصلاة وأمرهم شورى بينهم ومما رزقناهم ينفقون
Those who hearken to their Lord, and establish regular Prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance;
And those who, when tyranny strikes them, they defend themselves,
والذين إذا أصابهم البغي هم ينتصرون
And those who, when an oppressive wrong is inflicted on them, (are not cowed but) help and defend themselves.
And the retribution for an evil act is an evil one like it, but whoever pardons and makes reconciliation - his reward is [due] from Allah. Indeed, He does not like wrongdoers.
وجزاء سيئة سيئة مثلها ۖ فمن عفا وأصلح فأجره على الله ۚ إنه لا يحب الظالمين
The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) loveth not those who do wrong.
And whoever avenges himself after having been wronged - those have not upon them any cause [for blame].
ولمن انتصر بعد ظلمه فأولئك ما عليهم من سبيل
But indeed if any do help and defend themselves after a wrong (done) to them, against such there is no cause of blame.
The cause is only against the ones who wrong the people and tyrannize upon the earth without right. Those will have a painful punishment.
إنما السبيل على الذين يظلمون الناس ويبغون في الأرض بغير الحق ۚ أولئك لهم عذاب أليم
The blame is only against those who oppress men and wrong - doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the land, defying right and justice: for such there will be a penalty grievous.
And whoever is patient and forgives - indeed, that is of the matters [requiring] determination.
ولمن صبر وغفر إن ذلك لمن عزم الأمور
But indeed if any show patience and forgive, that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affairs.
And he whom Allah sends astray - for him there is no protector beyond Him. And you will see the wrongdoers, when they see the punishment, saying, "Is there for return [to the former world] any way?"
ومن يضلل الله فما له من ولي من بعده ۗ وترى الظالمين لما رأوا العذاب يقولون هل إلى مرد من سبيل
For any whom Allah leaves astray, there is no protector thereafter. And thou wilt see the Wrong - doers, when in sight of the Penalty, Say: "Is there any way (to effect) a return?"
And you will see them being exposed to the Fire, humbled from humiliation, looking from [behind] a covert glance. And those who had believed will say, "Indeed, the [true] losers are the ones who lost themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, the wrongdoers are in an enduring punishment."
وتراهم يعرضون عليها خاشعين من الذل ينظرون من طرف خفي ۗ وقال الذين آمنوا إن الخاسرين الذين خسروا أنفسهم وأهليهم يوم القيامة ۗ ألا إن الظالمين في عذاب مقيم
And thou wilt see them brought forward to the (Penalty), in a humble frame of mind because of (their) disgrace, (and) looking with a stealthy glance. And the Believers will say: "Those are indeed in loss, who have given to perdition their own selves and those belonging to them on the Day of Judgment. Behold! Truly the Wrong - doers are in a lasting Penalty!"
And there will not be for them any allies to aid them other than Allah. And whoever Allah sends astray - for him there is no way.
وما كان لهم من أولياء ينصرونهم من دون الله ۗ ومن يضلل الله فما له من سبيل
And no protectors have they to help them, other than Allah. And for any whom Allah leaves to stray, there is no way (to the Goal).
Respond to your Lord before a Day comes from Allah of which there is no repelling. No refuge will you have that day, nor for you will there be any denial.
استجيبوا لربكم من قبل أن يأتي يوم لا مرد له من الله ۚ ما لكم من ملجإ يومئذ وما لكم من نكير
Hearken ye to your Lord, before there come a Day which there will be no putting back, because of (the Ordainment of) Allah! that Day there will be for you no place of refuge nor will there be for you any room for denial (of your sins)!
But if they turn away - then We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], over them as a guardian; upon you is only [the duty of] notification. And indeed, when We let man taste mercy from us, he rejoices in it; but if evil afflicts him for what his hands have put forth, then indeed, man is ungrateful.
فإن أعرضوا فما أرسلناك عليهم حفيظا ۖ إن عليك إلا البلاغ ۗ وإنا إذا أذقنا الإنسان منا رحمة فرح بها ۖ وإن تصبهم سيئة بما قدمت أيديهم فإن الإنسان كفور
If then they run away, We have not sent thee as a guard over them. Thy duty is but to convey (the Message). And truly, when We give man a taste of a Mercy from Ourselves, he doth exult thereat, but when some ill happens to him, on account of the deeds which his hands have sent forth, truly then is man ungrateful!
To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what he wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males.
لله ملك السماوات والأرض ۚ يخلق ما يشاء ۚ يهب لمن يشاء إناثا ويهب لمن يشاء الذكور
To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills (and plans). He bestows (children) male or female according to His Will (and Plan),
Or He makes them [both] males and females, and He renders whom He wills barren. Indeed, He is Knowing and Competent.
أو يزوجهم ذكرانا وإناثا ۖ ويجعل من يشاء عقيما ۚ إنه عليم قدير
Or He bestows both males and females, and He leaves barren whom He will: for He is full of Knowledge and Power.
And it is not for any human being that Allah should speak to him except by revelation or from behind a partition or that He sends a messenger to reveal, by His permission, what He wills. Indeed, He is Most High and Wise.
۞ وما كان لبشر أن يكلمه الله إلا وحيا أو من وراء حجاب أو يرسل رسولا فيوحي بإذنه ما يشاء ۚ إنه علي حكيم
It is not fitting for a man that Allah should speak to him except by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or by the sending of a messenger to reveal, with Allah's permission, what Allah wills: for He is Most High, Most Wise.
And thus We have revealed to you an inspiration of Our command. You did not know what is the Book or [what is] faith, but We have made it a light by which We guide whom We will of Our servants. And indeed, [O Muhammad], you guide to a straight path -
وكذلك أوحينا إليك روحا من أمرنا ۚ ما كنت تدري ما الكتاب ولا الإيمان ولكن جعلناه نورا نهدي به من نشاء من عبادنا ۚ وإنك لتهدي إلى صراط مستقيم
And thus have We, by Our Command, sent inspiration to thee: thou knewest not (before) what was Revelation, and what was Faith; but We have made the (Qur'an) a Light, wherewith We guide such of Our servants as We will; and verily thou dost guide (men) to the Straight Way, -
The path of Allah, to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Unquestionably, to Allah do [all] matters evolve.
صراط الله الذي له ما في السماوات وما في الأرض ۗ ألا إلى الله تصير الأمور
The Way of Allah, to Whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Behold (how) all affairs tend towards Allah!