Al Muminun

1 Certainly will the believers have succeeded:

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Successful indeed are the believers

2 They who are during their prayer humbly submissive

2 Who are humble in their prayers,

3 And they who turn away from ill speech

3 And who shun vain conversation,

4 And they who are observant of zakah

4 And who are payers of the poor - due;

5 And they who guard their private parts

5 And who guard their modesty -

6 Except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they will not be blamed -

6 Save from their wives or the (slaves) that their right hands possess, for then they are not blameworthy,

7 But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors -

7 But whoso craveth beyond that, such are transgressors -

8 And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive

8 And who are shepherds of their pledge and their covenant,

9 And they who carefully maintain their prayers -

9 And who pay heed to their prayers.

10 Those are the inheritors

10 These are the heirs

11 Who will inherit al - Firdaus. They will abide therein eternally.

11 Who will inherit paradise. There they will abide.

12 And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay.

12 Verily We created man from a product of wet earth;

13 Then We placed him as a sperm - drop in a firm lodging.

13 Then placed him as a drop (of seed) in a safe lodging;

14 Then We made the sperm - drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the best of creators.

14 Then fashioned We the drop a clot, then fashioned We the clot a little lump, then fashioned We the little lump bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, and then produced it as another creation. So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators!

15 Then indeed, after that you are to die.

15 Then lo! after that ye surely die.

16 Then indeed you, on the Day of Resurrection, will be resurrected.

16 Then lo! on the Day of Resurrection ye are raised (again).

17 And We have created above you seven layered heavens, and never have We been of [Our] creation unaware.

17 And We have created above you seven paths, and We are never unmindful of creation.

18 And We have sent down rain from the sky in a measured amount and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are Able to take it away.

18 And we send down from the sky water in measure, and We give it lodging in the earth, and lo! We are Able to withdraw it.

19 And We brought forth for you thereby gardens of palm trees and grapevines in which for you are abundant fruits and from which you eat.

19 Then We produce for you therewith gardens of date - palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you and whereof ye eat;

20 And [We brought forth] a tree issuing from Mount Sinai which produces oil and food for those who eat.

20 And a tree that springeth forth from Mount Sinai that groweth oil and relish for the eaters.

21 And indeed, for you in livestock is a lesson. We give you drink from that which is in their bellies, and for you in them are numerous benefits, and from them you eat.

21 And lo! in the cattle there is verily a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, and many uses have ye in them, and of them do ye eat;

22 And upon them and on ships you are carried.

22 And on them and on the ship ye are carried.

23 And We had certainly sent Noah to his people, and he said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"

23 And We verily sent Noah unto his folk, and he said: O my people! Serve Allah. Ye have no other God save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil) ?

24 But the eminent among those who disbelieved from his people said, "This is not but a man like yourselves who wishes to take precedence over you; and if Allah had willed [to send a messenger], He would have sent down angels. We have not heard of this among our forefathers.

24 But the chieftains of his folk, who disbelieved, said: This is only a mortal like you who would make himself superior to you. Had Allah willed, He surely could have sent down angels. We heard not of this in the case of our fathers of old.

25 He is not but a man possessed with madness, so wait concerning him for a time."

25 He is only a man in whom is a madness, so watch him for a while.

26 [Noah] said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."

26 He said: My Lord! Help me because they deny me.

27 So We inspired to him, "Construct the ship under Our observation, and Our inspiration, and when Our command comes and the oven overflows, put into the ship from each [creature] two mates and your family, except those for whom the decree [of destruction] has proceeded. And do not address Me concerning those who have wronged; indeed, they are to be drowned.

27 Then We inspired in him, saying: Make the ship under Our eyes and Our inspiration. Then, when Our command cometh and the oven gusheth water, introduce therein of every (kind) two spouses, and thy household save him thereof against whom the Word hath already gone forth. And plead not with Me on behalf of those who have done wrong. Lo! they will be drowned.

28 And when you have boarded the ship, you and those with you, then say, 'Praise to Allah who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.'

28 And when thou art on board the ship, thou and whoso is with thee, then say: Praise be to Allah Who hath saved us from the wrongdoing folk!

29 And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].' "

29 And say: My Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing - place, for Thou art Best of all who bring to land.

30 Indeed in that are signs, and indeed, We are ever testing [Our servants].

30 Lo! herein verily are portents, for lo! We are ever putting (mankind) to the test.

31 Then We produced after them a generation of others.

31 Then, after them, We brought forth another generation;

32 And We sent among them a messenger from themselves, [saying], "Worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"

32 And we sent among them a messenger of their own, saying: Serve Allah, Ye have no other God save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil) ?

33 And the eminent among his people who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter while We had given them luxury in the worldly life said, "This is not but a man like yourselves. He eats of that from which you eat and drinks of what you drink.

33 And the chieftains of his folk, who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, and whom We had made soft in the life of the world, said: This is only a mortal like you, who eateth of that whereof ye eat and drinketh of that ye drink.

34 And if you should obey a man like yourselves, indeed, you would then be losers.

34 If ye were to obey a mortal like yourselves, then, lo! ye surely would be losers.

35 Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones that you will be brought forth [once more]?

35 Doth he promise you that you, when ye are dead and have become dust and bones, will (again) be brought forth ?

36 How far, how far, is that which you are promised.

36 Begone, begone, with that which ye are promised!

37 Life is not but our worldly life - we die and live, but we will not be resurrected.

37 There is naught but our life of the world; we die and we live, and we shall not be raised (again).

38 He is not but a man who has invented a lie about Allah, and we will not believe him."

38 He is only a man who hath invented a lie about Allah. We are not going to put faith in him.

39 He said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."

39 He said: My Lord! Help me because they deny me.

40 [Allah] said, "After a little, they will surely become regretful."

40 He said: In a little while they surely will become repentant.

41 So the shriek seized them in truth, and We made them as [plant] stubble. Then away with the wrongdoing people.

41 So the (Awful) Cry overtook them rightfully, and We made them like as wreckage (that a torrent hurleth). A far removal for wrongdoing folk!

42 Then We produced after them other generations.

42 Then after them We brought forth other generations.

43 No nation will precede its time [of termination], nor will they remain [thereafter].

43 No nation can outstrip its term, nor yet postpone it.

44 Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time there came to a nation its messenger, they denied him, so We made them follow one another [to destruction], and We made them narrations. So away with a people who do not believe.

44 Then We sent our messengers one after another. Whenever its messenger came unto a nation they denied him; so We caused them to follow one another (to disaster) and We made them bywords. A far removal for folk who believe not!

45 Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our signs and a clear authority

45 Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our tokens and a clear warrant

46 To Pharaoh and his establishment, but they were arrogant and were a haughty people.

46 Unto Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they scorned (them) and they were despotic folk.

47 They said, "Should we believe two men like ourselves while their people are for us in servitude?"

47 And they said: Shall we put faith in two mortals like ourselves, and whose folk are servile unto us ?

48 So they denied them and were of those destroyed.

48 So they denied them, and became of those who were destroyed.

49 And We certainly gave Moses the Scripture that perhaps they would be guided.

49 And We verily gave Moses the Scripture, that haply they might go aright.

50 And We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign and sheltered them within a high ground having level [areas] and flowing water.

50 And We made the son of Mary and his mother a portent, and We gave them refuge on a height, a place of flocks and watersprings.

51 [Allah said], "O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed, I, of what you do, am Knowing.

51 O ye messengers! Eat of the good things, and do right. Lo! I am Aware of what ye do.

52 And indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear Me."

52 And lo! this your religion is one religion and I am your Lord, so keep your duty unto Me.

53 But the people divided their religion among them into sects - each faction, in what it has, rejoicing.

53 But they (mankind) have broken their religion among them into sects, each group rejoicing in its tenets.

54 So leave them in their confusion for a time.

54 So leave them in their error till a time.

55 Do they think that what We extend to them of wealth and children

55 Think they that in the wealth and sons wherewith We provide them

56 Is [because] We hasten for them good things? Rather, they do not perceive.

56 We hasten unto them with good things ? Nay, but they perceive not.

57 Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their Lord

57 Lo! those who go in awe for fear of their Lord.

58 And they who believe in the signs of their Lord

58 And those who believe in the revelations of their Lord,

59 And they who do not associate anything with their Lord

59 And those who ascribe not partners unto their Lord,

60 And they who give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they will be returning to their Lord -

60 And those who give that which they give with hearts afraid because they are about to return unto their Lord,

61 It is those who hasten to good deeds, and they outstrip [others] therein.

61 These race for the good things, and they shall win them in the race.

62 And We charge no soul except [with that within] its capacity, and with Us is a record which speaks with truth; and they will not be wronged.

62 And we task not any soul beyond its scope, and with Us is a Record which speaketh the truth, and they will not be wronged.

63 But their hearts are covered with confusion over this, and they have [evil] deeds besides disbelief which they are doing,

63 Nay, but their hearts are in ignorance of this (Qur'an), and they have other works, besides, which they are doing;

64 Until when We seize their affluent ones with punishment, at once they are crying [to Allah] for help.

64 Till when We grasp their luxurious ones with the punishment, behold! they supplicate.

65 Do not cry out today. Indeed, by Us you will not be helped.

65 Supplicate not this day! Assuredly ye will not be helped by Us.

66 My verses had already been recited to you, but you were turning back on your heels

66 My revelations were recited unto you, but ye used to turn back on your heels,

67 In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night, speaking evil.

67 In scorn thereof. Nightly did ye rave together.

68 Then have they not reflected over the Qur'an, or has there come to them that which had not come to their forefathers?

68 Have they not pondered the Word, or hath that come unto them which came not unto their fathers of old ?

69 Or did they not know their Messenger, so they are toward him disacknowledging?

69 Or know they not their messenger, and so reject him ?

70 Or do they say, "In him is madness?" Rather, he brought them the truth, but most of them, to the truth, are averse.

70 Or say they: There is a madness in him ? Nay, but he bringeth them the Truth; and most of them are haters of the Truth.

71 But if the Truth had followed their inclinations, the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them would have been ruined. Rather, We have brought them their message, but they, from their message, are turning away.

71 And if the Truth had followed their desires, verily the heavens and the earth and whosoever is therein had been corrupted. Nay, We have brought them their Reminder, but from their Reminder they now turn away.

72 Or do you, [O Muhammad], ask them for payment? But the reward of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers.

72 Or dost thou ask of them (O Muhammad) any tribute ? But the bounty of thy Lord is better, for He is Best of all who make provision.

73 And indeed, you invite them to a straight path.

73 And lo! thou summonest them indeed unto a straight path.

74 But indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deviating from the path.

74 And lo! those who believe not in the Hereafter are indeed astray from the path.

75 And even if We gave them mercy and removed what was upon them of affliction, they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.

75 Though We had mercy on them and relieved them of the harm afflicting them, they still would wander blindly on in their contumacy.

76 And We had gripped them with suffering [as a warning], but they did not yield to their Lord, nor did they humbly supplicate, [and will continue thus]

76 Already have We grasped them with punishment, but they humble not themselves unto their Lord, nor do they pray,

77 Until when We have opened before them a door of severe punishment, immediately they will be therein in despair.

77 Until, when We open for them the gate of extreme punishment, behold! they are aghast thereat.

78 And it is He who produced for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful.

78 He it is Who hath created for you ears and eyes and hearts. Small thanks give ye!

79 And it is He who has multiplied you throughout the earth, and to Him you will be gathered.

79 And He it is Who hath sown you broadcast in the earth, and unto Him ye will be gathered.

80 And it is He who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of the night and the day. Then will you not reason?

80 And He it is Who giveth life and causeth death, and His is the difference of night and day. Have ye then no sense ?

81 Rather, they say like what the former peoples said.

81 Nay, but they say the like of that which said the men of old;

82 They said, "When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

82 They say: When we are dead and have become (mere) dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again ?

83 We have been promised this, we and our forefathers, before; this is not but legends of the former peoples."

83 We were already promised this, we and our forefathers. Lo! this is naught but fables of the men of old.

84 Say, [O Muhammad], "To whom belongs the earth and whoever is in it, if you should know?"

84 Say: Unto Whom (belongeth) the earth and whosoever is therein, if ye have knowledge ?

85 They will say, "To Allah." Say, "Then will you not remember?"

85 They will say: Unto Allah. Say: Will ye not then remember ?

86 Say, "Who is Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne?"

86 Say: Who is Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Tremendous Throne ?

87 They will say, "[They belong] to Allah." Say, "Then will you not fear Him?"

87 They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: Will ye not then keep duty (unto Him) ?

88 Say, "In whose hand is the realm of all things - and He protects while none can protect against Him - if you should know?"

88 Say: In Whose hand is the dominion over all things and He protecteth, while against Him there is no protection, if ye have knowledge ?

89 They will say, "[All belongs] to Allah." Say, "Then how are you deluded?"

89 They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: How then are ye bewitched ?

90 Rather, We have brought them the truth, and indeed they are liars.

90 Nay, but We have brought them the Truth, and lo! they are liars.

91 Allah has not taken any son, nor has there ever been with Him any deity. [If there had been], then each deity would have taken what it created, and some of them would have sought to overcome others. Exalted is Allah above what they describe [concerning Him].

91 Allah hath not chosen any son, nor is there any god along with Him; else would each god have assuredly championed that which he created, and some of them would assuredly have overcome others. Glorified be Allah above all that they allege.

92 [He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, so high is He above what they associate [with Him].

92 Knower of the Invisible and the Visible! and Exalted be He over all that they ascribe as partners (unto Him)!

93 Say, [O Muhammad], "My Lord, if You should show me that which they are promised,

93 Say: My Lord! If Thou shouldst show me that which they are promised.

94 My Lord, then do not place me among the wrongdoing people."

94 My Lord! then set me not among the wrongdoing folk.

95 And indeed, We are able to show you what We have promised them.

95 And verily We are Able to show thee that which We have promised them.

96 Repel, by [means of] what is best, [their] evil. We are most knowing of what they describe.

96 Repel evil with that which is better. We are Best Aware of that which they allege.

97 And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils,

97 And say: My Lord! I seek refuge in Thee from suggestions of the evil ones,

98 And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me."

98 And I seek refuge in Thee, my Lord, lest they be present with me,

99 [For such is the state of the disbelievers], until, when death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back

99 Until, when death cometh unto one of them, he saith: My Lord! Send me back,

100 That I might do righteousness in that which I left behind." No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.

100 That I may do right in that which I have left behind! But nay! It is but a word that he speaketh; and behind them is a barrier until the day when they are raised.

101 So when the Horn is blown, no relationship will there be among them that Day, nor will they ask about one another.

101 And when the trumpet is blown there will be no kinship among them that day, nor will they ask of one another.

102 And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the successful.

102 Then those whose scales are heavy, they are the successful.

103 But those whose scales are light - those are the ones who have lost their souls, [being] in Hell, abiding eternally.

103 And those whose scales are light are those who lose their souls, in hell abiding.

104 The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles.

104 The fire burneth their faces, and they are glum therein.

105 [It will be said]. "Were not My verses recited to you and you used to deny them?"

105 (It will be said): Were not My revelations recited unto you, and then ye used to deny them ?

106 They will say, "Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame us, and we were a people astray.

106 They will say: Our Lord! Our evil fortune conquered us, and we were erring folk.

107 Our Lord, remove us from it, and if we were to return [to evil], we would indeed be wrongdoers."

107 Our Lord! Oh, bring us forth from hence! If we return (to evil) then indeed we shall be wrong - doers.

108 He will say, "Remain despised therein and do not speak to Me.

108 He saith: Begone therein, and speak not unto Me.

109 Indeed, there was a party of My servants who said, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, and You are the best of the merciful.'

109 Lo! there was a party of My slaves who said: Our Lord! We believe, therefor forgive us and have mercy on us for Thou art Best of all who show mercy;

110 But you took them in mockery to the point that they made you forget My remembrance, and you used to laugh at them.

110 But ye chose them for a laughing - stock until they caused you to forget remembrance of Me, while ye laughed at them.

111 Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patient endurance - that they are the attainers [of success]."

111 Lo! I have rewarded them this day forasmuch as they were steadfast in that they, even they, are the triumphant.

112 [Allah] will say, "How long did you remain on earth in number of years?"

112 He will say: How long tarried ye in the earth, counting by years ?

113 They will say, "We remained a day or part of a day; ask those who enumerate."

113 They will say: We tarried by a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep count!

114 He will say, "You stayed not but a little - if only you had known.

114 He will say: Ye tarried but a little if ye only knew.

115 Then did you think that We created you uselessly and that to Us you would not be returned?"

115 Deemed ye then that We had created you for naught, and that ye would not be returned unto Us ?

116 So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.

116 Now Allah be Exalted, the True King! There is no God save Him, the Lord of the Throne of Grace.

117 And whoever invokes besides Allah another deity for which he has no proof - then his account is only with his Lord. Indeed, the disbelievers will not succeed.

117 He who crieth unto any other god along with Allah hath no proof thereof. His reckoning is only with his Lord. Lo! disbelievers will not be successful.

118 And, [O Muhammad], say, "My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful."

118 And (O Muhammad) say: My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for Thou art Best of all who show mercy.