Kitab

Al Saffat

Chapter 37, 182 verses

  • Saheeh International
  • Pickthall
  • Shakir
Saheeh International

By those [angels] lined up in rows

Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. By those who set the ranks in battle order

Shakir

I swear by those who draw themselves out in ranks

Saheeh International

And those who drive [the clouds]

Pickthall

And those who drive away (the wicked) with reproof

Shakir

Then those who drive away with reproof,

Saheeh International

And those who recite the message,

Pickthall

And those who read (the Word) for a reminder,

Shakir

Then those who recite, being mindful,

Saheeh International

Indeed, your God is One,

Pickthall

Lo! thy Lord is surely One;

Shakir

Most surely your Allah is One:

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

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

Shakir

The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and Lord of the easts.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Lo! We have adorned the lowest heaven with an ornament, the planets;

Shakir

Surely We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment, the stars,

Saheeh International

And as protection against every rebellious devil

Pickthall

With security from every froward devil.

Shakir

And (there is) a safeguard against every rebellious Shaitan.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

They cannot listen to the Highest Chiefs for they are pelted from every side,

Shakir

They cannot listen to the exalted assembly and they are thrown at from every side,

Saheeh International

Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,

Pickthall

Outcast, and theirs is a perpetual torment;

Shakir

Being driven off, and for them is a perpetual chastisement,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Save him who snatcheth a fragment, and there pursueth him a piercing flame.

Shakir

Except him who snatches off but once, then there follows him a brightly shining flame.

Saheeh International

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.

Pickthall

Then ask them (O Muhammad): Are they stronger as a creation, or those (others) whom we have created ? Lo! We created them of plastic clay.

Shakir

Then ask them whether they are stronger in creation or those (others) whom We have created. Surely We created them of firm clay.

Saheeh International

But you wonder, while they mock,

Pickthall

Nay, but thou dost marvel when they mock

Shakir

Nay! you wonder while they mock,

Saheeh International

And when they are reminded, they remember not.

Pickthall

And heed not when they are reminded,

Shakir

And when they are reminded, they mind not,

Saheeh International

And when they see a sign, they ridicule

Pickthall

And seek to scoff when they behold a portent.

Shakir

And when they see a sign they incite one another to scoff,

Saheeh International

And say, "This is not but obvious magic.

Pickthall

And they say: Lo! this is mere magic;

Shakir

And they say: This is nothing but clear magic:

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised (again) ?

Shakir

What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then certainly be raised,

Saheeh International

And our forefathers [as well]?"

Pickthall

And our forefathers ?

Shakir

Or our fathers of yore?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad): Ye, in truth; and ye will be brought low.

Shakir

Say: Aye! and you shall be abject.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

There is but one Shout, and lo! they behold,

Shakir

So it shall only be a single cry, when lo! they shall see.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And say: Ah, woe for us! This is the Day of Judgment.

Shakir

And they shall say: O woe to us! this is the day of requital.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

This is the Day of Separation, which ye used to deny.

Shakir

This is the day of the judgment which you called a lie.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

(And it is said unto the angels): Assemble those who did wrong, together with their wives and what they used to worship

Shakir

Gather together those who were unjust and their associates, and what they used to worship

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Instead of Allah, and lead them to the path to hell;

Shakir

Besides Allah, then lead them to the way to hell.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And stop them, for they must be questioned.

Shakir

And stop them, for they shall be questioned:

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

What aileth you that ye help not one another ?

Shakir

What is the matter with you that you do not help each other?

Saheeh International

But they, that Day, are in surrender.

Pickthall

Nay, but this day they make full submission.

Shakir

Nay! on that day they shall be submissive.

Saheeh International

And they will approach one another blaming each other.

Pickthall

And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.

Shakir

And some of them shall advance towards others, questioning each other.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

They say: Lo! ye used to come unto us, imposing, (swearing that ye spoke the truth).

Shakir

They shall say: Surely you used to come to us from the right side.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

They answer: Nay, but ye (yourselves) were not believers.

Shakir

They shall say: Nay, you (yourselves) were not believers;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

We had no power over you, but ye were wayward folk.

Shakir

And we had no authority over you, but you were an inordinate people;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Now the Word of our Lord hath been fulfilled concerning us. Lo! we are about to taste (the doom).

Shakir

So the sentence of our Lord has come to pass against us: (now) we shall surely taste;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Thus we misled you. Lo! we were (ourselves) astray.

Shakir

So we led you astray, for we ourselves were erring.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then lo! this day they (both) are sharers in the doom.

Shakir

So they shall on that day be sharers in the chastisement one with another.

Saheeh International

Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.

Pickthall

Lo! thus deal We with the guilty.

Shakir

Surely thus do We deal with the guilty.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

For when it was said unto them, There is no God save Allah, they were scornful

Shakir

Surely they used to behave proudly when it was said to them: There is no god but Allah;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And said: Shall we forsake our gods for a mad poet ?

Shakir

And to say: What! shall we indeed give up our gods for the sake of a mad poet?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Nay, but he brought the Truth, and he confirmed those sent (before him).

Shakir

Nay: he has come with the truth and verified the apostles.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Lo! (now) verily ye taste the painful doom -

Shakir

Most surely you will taste the painful punishment.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Ye are requited naught save what ye did -

Shakir

And you shall not be rewarded except (for) what you did.

Saheeh International

But not the chosen servants of Allah.

Pickthall

Save single - minded slaves of Allah;

Shakir

Save the servants of Allah, the purified ones.

Saheeh International

Those will have a provision determined -

Pickthall

For them there is a known provision,

Shakir

For them is a known sustenance,

Saheeh International

Fruits; and they will be honored

Pickthall

Fruits. And they will be honoured

Shakir

Fruits, and they shall be highly honored,

Saheeh International

In gardens of pleasure

Pickthall

In the Gardens of delight,

Shakir

In gardens of pleasure,

Saheeh International

On thrones facing one another.

Pickthall

On couches facing one another;

Shakir

On thrones, facing each other.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

A cup from a gushing spring is brought round for them,

Shakir

A bowl shall be made to go round them from water running out of springs,

Saheeh International

White and delicious to the drinkers;

Pickthall

White, delicious to the drinkers,

Shakir

White, delicious to those who drink.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Wherein there is no headache nor are they made mad thereby.

Shakir

There shall be no trouble in it, nor shall they be exhausted therewith.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And with them are those of modest gaze, with lovely eyes,

Shakir

And with them shall be those who restrain the eyes, having beautiful eyes;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

(Pure) as they were hidden eggs (of the ostrich).

Shakir

As if they were eggs carefully protected.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And some of them draw near unto others, mutually questioning.

Shakir

Then shall some of them advance to others, questioning each other.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

A speaker of them saith: Lo! I had a comrade

Shakir

A speaker from among them shall say: Surely I had a comrade of mine,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Who used to say: Art thou in truth of those who put faith (in his words) ?

Shakir

Who said: What! are you indeed of those who accept (the truth)?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Can we, when we are dead and have become mere dust and bones - can we (then) verily be brought to book ?

Shakir

What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then be certainly brought to judgment?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

He saith: Will ye look ?

Shakir

He shall say: Will you look on?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then looketh he and seeth him in the depth of hell.

Shakir

Then he looked down and saw him in the midst of hell.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

He saith: By Allah, thou verily didst all but cause my ruin,

Shakir

He shall say: By Allah! you had almost caused me to perish;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And had it not been for the favour of my Lord, I too had been of those haled forth (to doom).

Shakir

And had it not been for the favor of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought up.

Saheeh International

Then, are we not to die

Pickthall

Are we then not to die

Shakir

Is it then that we are not going to die,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Saving our former death, and are we not to be punished ?

Shakir

Except our previous death? And we shall not be chastised?

Saheeh International

Indeed, this is the great attainment.

Pickthall

Lo! this is the supreme triumph.

Shakir

Most surely this is the mighty achievement.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

For the like of this, then, let the workers work.

Shakir

For the like of this then let the workers work.

Saheeh International

Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?

Pickthall

Is this better as a welcome, or the tree of Zaqqum ?

Shakir

Is this better as an entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Lo! We have appointed it a torment for wrong - doers.

Shakir

Surely We have made it to be a trial to the unjust.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Lo! it is a tree that springeth in the heart of hell.

Shakir

Surely it is a tree that - grows in the bottom of the hell;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Its crop is as it were the heads of devils

Shakir

Its produce is as it were the heads of the serpents.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And lo! they verily must eat thereof, and fill (their) bellies therewith.

Shakir

Then most surely they shall eat of it and fill (their) bellies with it.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And afterward, lo! thereupon they have a drink of boiling water

Shakir

Then most surely they shall have after it to drink of a mixture prepared in boiling water.

Saheeh International

Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.

Pickthall

And afterward, lo! their return is surely unto hell.

Shakir

Then most surely their return shall be to hell.

Saheeh International

Indeed they found their fathers astray.

Pickthall

They indeed found their fathers astray,

Shakir

Surely they found their fathers going astray,

Saheeh International

So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.

Pickthall

But they make haste (to follow) in their footsteps.

Shakir

So in their footsteps they are being hastened on.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And verily most of the men of old went astray before them,

Shakir

And certainly most of the ancients went astray before them,

Saheeh International

And We had already sent among them warners.

Pickthall

And verily We sent among them warners.

Shakir

And certainly We sent among them warners.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then see the nature of the consequence for those warned,

Shakir

Then see how was the end of those warned,

Saheeh International

But not the chosen servants of Allah.

Pickthall

Save single - minded slaves of Allah.

Shakir

Except the servants of Allah, the purified ones.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And Noah verily prayed unto Us, and gracious was the Hearer of his prayer

Shakir

And Nuh did certainly call upon Us, and most excellent answerer of prayer are We.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And We saved him and his household from the great distress,

Shakir

And We delivered him and his followers from the mighty distress.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And made his seed the survivors,

Shakir

And We made his offspring the survivors.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And left for him among the later folk (the salutation):

Shakir

And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.

Saheeh International

"Peace upon Noah among the worlds."

Pickthall

Peace be unto Noah among the peoples!

Shakir

Peace and salutation to Nuh among the nations.

Saheeh International

Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

Pickthall

Lo! thus do We reward the good.

Shakir

Thus do We surely reward the doers of good.

Saheeh International

Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

Pickthall

Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves.

Shakir

Surely he was of Our believing servants.

Saheeh International

Then We drowned the disbelievers.

Pickthall

Then We did drown the others.

Shakir

Then We drowned the others

Saheeh International

And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,

Pickthall

And lo! of his persuasion verily was Abraham

Shakir

And most surely Ibrahim followed his way.

Saheeh International

When he came to his Lord with a sound heart

Pickthall

When he came unto his Lord with a whole heart;

Shakir

When he came to his Lord with a free heart,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

When he said unto his father and his folk: What is it that ye worship ?

Shakir

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

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Is it a falsehood - gods beside Allah - that ye desire ?

Shakir

A lie - - gods besides Allah - - do you desire?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

What then is your opinion of the Lord of the Worlds ?

Shakir

What is then your idea about the Lord of the worlds?

Saheeh International

And he cast a look at the stars

Pickthall

And he glanced a glance at the stars

Shakir

Then he looked at the stars, looking up once,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then said: Lo! I feel sick!

Shakir

Then he said: Surely I am sick (of your worshipping these).

Saheeh International

So they turned away from him, departing.

Pickthall

And they turned their backs and went away from him.

Shakir

So they went away from him, turning back.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then turned he to their gods and said: Will ye not eat ?

Shakir

Then he turned aside to their gods secretly and said: What! do you not eat?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

What aileth you that ye speak not ?

Shakir

What is the matter with you that you do not speak?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then he attacked them, striking with his right hand.

Shakir

Then he turned against them secretly, smiting them with the right hand.

Saheeh International

Then the people came toward him, hastening.

Pickthall

And (his people) came toward him, hastening.

Shakir

So they (people) advanced towards him, hastening.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

He said: Worship ye that which ye yourselves do carve

Shakir

Said he: What! do you worship what you hew out?

Saheeh International

While Allah created you and that which you do?"

Pickthall

When Allah hath created you and what ye make ?

Shakir

And Allah has created you and what you make.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

They said: Build for him a building and fling him in the red - hotfire.

Shakir

They said: Build for him a furnace, then cast him into the burning fire.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And they designed a snare for him, but We made them the undermost.

Shakir

And they desired a war against him, but We brought them low.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And he said: Lo! I am going unto my Lord Who will guide me.

Shakir

And he said: Surely I fly to my lord; He will guide me.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

My Lord! Vouchsafe me of the righteous.

Shakir

My Lord! grant me of the doers of good deeds.

Saheeh International

So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.

Pickthall

So We gave him tidings of a gentle son.

Shakir

So We gave him the good news of a boy, possessing forbearance.

Saheeh International

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."

Pickthall

And when (his son) was old enough to walk with him, (Abraham) said: O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice thee. So look, what thinkest thou ? He said: O my father! Do that which thou art commanded. Allah willing, thou shalt find me of the steadfast.

Shakir

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.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then, when they had both surrendered (to Allah), and he had flung him down upon his face,

Shakir

So when they both submitted and he threw him down upon his forehead,

Saheeh International

We called to him, "O Abraham,

Pickthall

We called unto him: O Abraham!

Shakir

And We called out to him saying: O Ibrahim!

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Thou hast already fulfilled the vision. Lo! thus do We reward the good.

Shakir

You have indeed shown the truth of the vision; surely thus do We reward the doers of good:

Saheeh International

Indeed, this was the clear trial.

Pickthall

Lo! that verily was a clear test.

Shakir

Most surely this is a manifest trial.

Saheeh International

And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,

Pickthall

Then We ransomed him with a tremendous victim.

Shakir

And We ransomed him with a Feat sacrifice.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And We left for him among the later folk (the salutation):

Shakir

And We perpetuated (praise) to him among the later generations.

Saheeh International

"Peace upon Abraham."

Pickthall

Peace be unto Abraham!

Shakir

Peace be on Ibrahim.

Saheeh International

Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

Pickthall

Thus do We reward the good.

Shakir

Thus do We reward the doers of good.

Saheeh International

Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

Pickthall

Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves.

Shakir

Surely he was one of Our believing servants.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And we gave him tidings of the birth of Isaac, a prophet of the righteous.

Shakir

And We gave him the good news of Ishaq, a prophet among the good ones.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And We blessed him and Isaac. And of their seed are some who do good, and some who plainly wrong themselves.

Shakir

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.

Saheeh International

And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.

Pickthall

And We verily gave grace unto Moses and Aaron,

Shakir

And certainly We conferred a favor on Musa and Haroun.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And saved them and their people from the great distress,

Shakir

And We delivered them both and their people from the mighty distress.

Saheeh International

And We supported them so it was they who overcame.

Pickthall

And helped them so that they became the victors.

Shakir

And We helped them, so they were the vanquishers.

Saheeh International

And We gave them the explicit Scripture,

Pickthall

And We gave them the clear Scripture

Shakir

And We gave them both the Book that made (things) clear.

Saheeh International

And We guided them on the straight path.

Pickthall

And showed them the right path.

Shakir

And We guided them both on the right way.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And We left for them among the later folk (the salutation):

Shakir

And We perpetuated (praise) to them among the later generations.

Saheeh International

"Peace upon Moses and Aaron."

Pickthall

Peace be unto Moses and Aaron!

Shakir

Peace be on Musa and Haroun.

Saheeh International

Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

Pickthall

Lo! thus do We reward the good.

Shakir

Even thus do We reward the doers of good.

Saheeh International

Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.

Pickthall

Lo! they are two of Our believing slaves.

Shakir

Surely they were both of Our believing servants.

Saheeh International

And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,

Pickthall

And lo! Elias was of those sent (to warn),

Shakir

And Ilyas was most surely of the apostles.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

When he said unto his folk: Will ye not ward off (evil) ?

Shakir

When he said to his people: Do you not guard (against evil)?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Will ye cry unto Baal and forsake the Best of creators,

Shakir

What! do you call upon Ba'l and forsake the best of the creators,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Allah, your Lord and Lord of your forefathers ?

Shakir

Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your fathers of yore?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

But they denied him, so they surely will be haled forth (to the doom)

Shakir

But they called him a liar, therefore they shall most surely be brought up.

Saheeh International

Except the chosen servants of Allah.

Pickthall

Save single - minded slaves of Allah.

Shakir

But not the servants of Allah, the purified ones.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And we left for him among the later folk (the salutation):

Shakir

And We perpetuated to him (praise) among the later generations.

Saheeh International

"Peace upon Elias."

Pickthall

Peace be unto Elias!

Shakir

Peace be on Ilyas.

Saheeh International

Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

Pickthall

Lo! thus do We reward the good.

Shakir

Even thus do We reward the doers of good.

Saheeh International

Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

Pickthall

Lo! he is one of our believing slaves.

Shakir

Surely he was one of Our believing servants.

Saheeh International

And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.

Pickthall

And lo! Lot verily was of those sent (to warn).

Shakir

And Lut was most surely of the apostles.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

When We saved him and his household, every one,

Shakir

When We delivered him and his followers, all - -

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Save an old woman among those who stayed behind;

Shakir

Except an old woman (who was) amongst those who tarried.

Saheeh International

Then We destroyed the others.

Pickthall

Then We destroyed the others.

Shakir

Then We destroyed the others.

Saheeh International

And indeed, you pass by them in the morning

Pickthall

And lo! ye verily pass by (the ruin of) them in the morning

Shakir

And most surely you pass by them in the morning,

Saheeh International

And at night. Then will you not use reason?

Pickthall

And at night - time; have ye then no sense ?

Shakir

And at night; do you not then understand?

Saheeh International

And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.

Pickthall

And lo! Jonah verily was of those sent (to warn)

Shakir

And Yunus was most surely of the apostles.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

When he fled unto the laden ship,

Shakir

When he ran away to a ship completely laden,

Saheeh International

And he drew lots and was among the losers.

Pickthall

And then drew lots and was of those rejected;

Shakir

So he shared (with them), but was of those who are cast off.

Saheeh International

Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.

Pickthall

And the fish swallowed him while he was blameworthy;

Shakir

So the fish swallowed him while he did that for which he blamed himself

Saheeh International

And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,

Pickthall

And had he not been one of those who glorify (Allah)

Shakir

But had it not been that he was of those who glorify (Us),

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

He would have tarried in its belly till the day when they are raised;

Shakir

He would certainly have tarried in its belly to the day when they are raised.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Then We cast him on a desert shore while he was sick;

Shakir

Then We cast him on to the vacant surface of the earth while he was sick.

Saheeh International

And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.

Pickthall

And We caused a tree of gourd to grow above him;

Shakir

And We caused to grow up for him a gourdplant.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And We sent him to a hundred thousand (folk) or more

Shakir

And We sent him to a hundred thousand, rather they exceeded.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And they believed, therefor We gave them comfort for a while.

Shakir

And they believed, so We gave them provision till a time.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Now ask them (O Muhammad): Hath thy Lord daughters whereas they have sons ?

Shakir

Then ask them whether your Lord has daughters and they have sons.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Or created We the angels females while they were present ?

Shakir

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

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Lo! it is of their falsehood that they say:

Shakir

Now surely it is of their own lie that they say:

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Allah hath begotten. Allah! verily they tell a lie.

Shakir

Allah has begotten; and most surely they are liars.

Saheeh International

Has He chosen daughters over sons?

Pickthall

(And again of their falsehood): He hath preferred daughters to sons.

Shakir

Has He chosen daughters in preference to sons?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

What aileth you ? How judge ye ?

Shakir

What is the matter with you, how is it that you judge?

Saheeh International

Then will you not be reminded?

Pickthall

Will ye not then reflect ?

Shakir

Will you not then mind?

Saheeh International

Or do you have a clear authority?

Pickthall

Or have ye a clear warrant ?

Shakir

Or have you a clear authority?

Saheeh International

Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.

Pickthall

Then produce your writ, if ye are truthful.

Shakir

Then bring your book, if you are truthful.

Saheeh International

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].

Pickthall

And they imagine kinship between him and the jinn, whereas the jinn know well that they will be brought before (Him).

Shakir

And they assert a relationship between Him and the jinn; and certainly the jinn do know that they shall surely be brought up;

Saheeh International

Exalted is Allah above what they describe,

Pickthall

Glorified be Allah from that which they attribute (unto Him),

Shakir

Glory be to Allah (for freedom) from what they describe;

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Save single - minded slaves of Allah.

Shakir

But not so the servants of Allah, the purified ones.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Lo! verily, ye and that which ye worship,

Shakir

So surely you and what you worship,

Saheeh International

You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him

Pickthall

Ye cannot excite (anyone) against Him.

Shakir

Not against Him can you cause (any) to fall into trial,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Save him who is to burn in hell.

Shakir

Save him who will go to hell.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

There is not one of us but hath his known position.

Shakir

And there is none of us but has an assigned place,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Lo! we, even we are they who set the ranks,

Shakir

And most surely we are they who draw themselves out in ranks,

Saheeh International

And indeed, we are those who exalt Allah."

Pickthall

Lo! we, even we are they who hymn His praise

Shakir

And we are most surely they who declare the glory (of Allah).

Saheeh International

And indeed, the disbelievers used to say,

Pickthall

And indeed they used to say:

Shakir

And surely they used to say:

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

If we had but a reminder from the men of old

Shakir

Had we a reminder from those of yore,

Saheeh International

We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."

Pickthall

We would be single - minded slaves of Allah.

Shakir

We would certainly have been the servants of Allah - - the purified ones.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Yet (now that it is come) they disbelieve therein; but they will come to know.

Shakir

But (now) they disbelieve in it, so they will come to know.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And verily Our word went forth of old unto Our bondmen sent (to warn)

Shakir

And certainly Our word has already gone forth in respect of Our servants, the apostles:

Saheeh International

[That] indeed, they would be those given victory

Pickthall

That they verily would be helped,

Shakir

Most surely they shall be the assisted ones

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And that Our host, they verily would be the victors.

Shakir

And most surely Our host alone shall be the victorious ones.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

So withdraw from them (O Muhammad) awhile,

Shakir

Therefore turn away from them till a time,

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

And watch, for they will (soon) see.

Shakir

And (then) see them, so they too shall see.

Saheeh International

Then for Our punishment are they impatient?

Pickthall

Would they hasten on Our doom ?

Shakir

What! would they then hasten on Our chastisement?

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

But when it cometh home to them, then it will be a hapless morn for those who have been warned.

Shakir

But when it shall descend in their court, evil shall then be the morning of the warned ones.

Saheeh International

And leave them for a time.

Pickthall

Withdraw from them awhile

Shakir

And turn away from them till a time

Saheeh International

And see, for they are going to see.

Pickthall

And watch, for they will (soon) see.

Shakir

And (then) see, for they too shall see.

Saheeh International

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

Pickthall

Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty, from that which they attribute (unto Him)

Shakir

Glory be to your Lord, the Lord of Honor, above what they describe.

Saheeh International

And peace upon the messengers.

Pickthall

And peace be unto those sent (to warn).

Shakir

And peace be on the apostles.

Saheeh International

And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

Pickthall

And praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds!

Shakir

And all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

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