Kitab

Al Anabeeh

Chapter 21, 112 verses

  • Saheeh International
  • Shakir
  • Pickthall
Saheeh International

[The time of] their account has approached for the people, while they are in heedlessness turning away.

Shakir

Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside.

Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Their reckoning draweth nigh for mankind, while they turn away in heedlessness.

Saheeh International

No mention comes to them anew from their Lord except that they listen to it while they are at play

Shakir

There comes not to them a new reminder from their Lord but they hear it while they sport,

Pickthall

Never cometh there unto them a new reminder from their Lord but they listen to it while they play,

Saheeh International

With their hearts distracted. And those who do wrong conceal their private conversation, [saying], "Is this [Prophet] except a human being like you? So would you approach magic while you are aware [of it]?"

Shakir

Their hearts trifling; and those who are unjust counsel together in secret: He is nothing but a mortal like yourselves; what! will you then yield to enchantment while you see?

Pickthall

With hearts preoccupied. And they confer in secret. The wrong - doers say: Is this other than a mortal like you ? Will ye then succumb to magic when ye see (it) ?

Saheeh International

The Prophet said, "My Lord knows whatever is said throughout the heaven and earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing."

Shakir

He said: My Lord knows what is spoken in the heaven and the earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.

Pickthall

He saith: My Lord knoweth what is spoken in the heaven and the earth. He is the Hearer, the Knower.

Saheeh International

But they say, "[The revelation is but] a mixture of false dreams; rather, he has invented it; rather, he is a poet. So let him bring us a sign just as the previous [messengers] were sent [with miracles]."

Shakir

Nay! say they: Medleys of dreams; nay! he has forged it; nay! he is a poet; so let him bring to us a sign as the former (prophets) were sent (with).

Pickthall

Nay, say they, (these are but) muddled dreams; nay, he hath but invented it; nay, he is but a poet. Let him bring us a portent even as those of old (who were God's messengers) were sent (with portents).

Saheeh International

Not a [single] city which We destroyed believed before them, so will they believe?

Shakir

There did not believe before them any town which We destroyed, will they then believe?

Pickthall

Not a township believed of those which We destroyed before them (though We sent them portents): would they then believe ?

Saheeh International

And We sent not before you, [O Muhammad], except men to whom We revealed [the message], so ask the people of the message if you do not know.

Shakir

And We did not send before you any but men to whom We sent revelation, so ask the followers of the reminder if you do not

Pickthall

And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men, whom We inspired. Ask the followers of the Reminder if ye know not ?

Saheeh International

And We did not make the prophets forms not eating food, nor were they immortal [on earth].

Shakir

And We did not make them bodies not eating the food, and they were not to abide (forever).

Pickthall

We gave them not bodies that would not eat food, nor were they immortals.

Saheeh International

Then We fulfilled for them the promise, and We saved them and whom We willed and destroyed the transgressors.

Shakir

Then We made Our promise good to them, so We delivered them and those whom We pleased, and We destroyed the extravagant.

Pickthall

Then we fulfilled the promise unto them. So we delivered them and whom We would, and We destroyed the prodigals.

Saheeh International

We have certainly sent down to you a Book in which is your mention. Then will you not reason?

Shakir

Certainly We have revealed to you a Book in which is your good remembrance; what! do you not then understand?

Pickthall

Now We have revealed unto you a Scripture wherein is your Reminder. Have ye then no sense ?

Saheeh International

And how many a city which was unjust have We shattered and produced after it another people.

Shakir

And how many a town which was iniquitous did We demolish, and We raised up after it another people!

Pickthall

How many a community that dealt unjustly have We shattered, and raised up after them another folk!

Saheeh International

And when its inhabitants perceived Our punishment, at once they fled from it.

Shakir

So when they felt Our punishment, lo! they began to fly

Pickthall

And, when they felt Our might, behold them fleeing from it!

Saheeh International

[Some angels said], "Do not flee but return to where you were given luxury and to your homes - perhaps you will be questioned."

Shakir

Do not fly (now) and come back to what you were made to lead easy lives in and to your dwellings, haply you will be questioned.

Pickthall

(But it was said unto them): Flee not, but return to that (existence) which emasculated you and to your dwellings, that ye may be questioned.

Saheeh International

They said, "O woe to us! Indeed, we were wrongdoers."

Shakir

They said: O woe to us! surely we were unjust.

Pickthall

They cried: Alas for us! we were wrong - doers.

Saheeh International

And that declaration of theirs did not cease until We made them [as] a harvest [mowed down], extinguished [like a fire].

Shakir

And this ceased not to be their cry till We made them cut off, extinct.

Pickthall

And this their crying ceased not till We made them as reaped corn, extinct.

Saheeh International

And We did not create the heaven and earth and that between them in play.

Shakir

And We did not create the heaven and the earth and what is between them for sport.

Pickthall

We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in play.

Saheeh International

Had We intended to take a diversion, We could have taken it from [what is] with Us - if [indeed] We were to do so.

Shakir

Had We wished to make a diversion, We would have made it from before Ourselves: by no means would We do (it).

Pickthall

If We had wished to find a pastime, We could have found it in Our presence - if We ever did.

Saheeh International

Rather, We dash the truth upon falsehood, and it destroys it, and thereupon it departs. And for you is destruction from that which you describe.

Shakir

Nay! We cast the truth against the falsehood, so that it breaks its head, and lo! it vanishes; and woe to you for what you describe;

Pickthall

Nay, but We hurl the true against the false, and it doth break its head and lo! it vanisheth. And yours will be woe for that which ye ascribe (unto Him).

Saheeh International

To Him belongs whoever is in the heavens and the earth. And those near Him are not prevented by arrogance from His worship, nor do they tire.

Shakir

And whoever is in the heavens and the earth is His; and those who are with Him are not proud to serve Him, nor do they grow weary.

Pickthall

Unto Him belongeth whosoever is in the heavens and the earth. And those who dwell in His presence are not too proud to worship Him, nor do they weary;

Saheeh International

They exalt [Him] night and day [and] do not slacken.

Shakir

They glorify (Him) by night and day; they are never languid.

Pickthall

They glorify (Him) night and day; they flag not.

Saheeh International

Or have men taken for themselves gods from the earth who resurrect [the dead]?

Shakir

Or have they taken gods from the earth who raise (the dead).

Pickthall

Or have they chosen gods from the earth who raise the dead ?

Saheeh International

Had there been within the heavens and earth gods besides Allah, they both would have been ruined. So exalted is Allah, Lord of the Throne, above what they describe.

Shakir

If there had been in them any gods except Allah, they would both have certainly been in a state of disorder; therefore glory be to Allah, the Lord of the dominion, above what they attribute (to Him).

Pickthall

If there were therein gods beside Allah, then verily both (the heavens and the earth) had been disordered. Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, from all that they ascribe (unto Him).

Saheeh International

He is not questioned about what He does, but they will be questioned.

Shakir

He cannot be questioned concerning what He does and they shall be questioned.

Pickthall

He will not be questioned as to that which He doeth, but they will be questioned.

Saheeh International

Or have they taken gods besides Him? Say, [O Muhammad], "Produce your proof. This [Qur'an] is the message for those with me and the message of those before me." But most of them do not know the truth, so they are turning away.

Shakir

Or, have they taken gods besides Him? Say: Bring your proof; this is the reminder of those with me and the reminder of those before me. Nay! most of them do not know the truth, so they turn aside.

Pickthall

Or have they chosen other gods beside Him ? say: Bring your proof (of their godhead). This is the Reminder of those with me and those before me, but most of them know not the Truth and so they are averse.

Saheeh International

And We sent not before you any messenger except that We revealed to him that, "There is no deity except Me, so worship Me."

Shakir

And We did not send before you any apostle but We revealed to him that there is no god but Me, therefore serve Me.

Pickthall

And We sent no messenger before thee but We inspired him, (saying): There is no God save Me (Allah), so worship Me.

Saheeh International

And they say, "The Most Merciful has taken a son." Exalted is He! Rather, they are [but] honored servants.

Shakir

And they say: The Beneficent Allah has taken to Himself a son. Glory be to Him. Nay! they are honored servants

Pickthall

And they say: The Beneficent hath taken unto Himself a son. Be He Glorified! Nay, but (those whom they call sons) are honoured slaves;

Saheeh International

They cannot precede Him in word, and they act by His command.

Shakir

They do not precede Him in speech and (only) according to His commandment do they act.

Pickthall

They speak not until He hath spoken, and they act by His command.

Saheeh International

He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they cannot intercede except on behalf of one whom He approves. And they, from fear of Him, are apprehensive.

Shakir

He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they do not intercede except for him whom He approves and for fear of Him they tremble.

Pickthall

He knoweth what is before them and what is behind them, and they cannot intercede except for him whom He accepteth, and they quake for awe of Him.

Saheeh International

And whoever of them should say, "Indeed, I am a god besides Him" - that one We would recompense with Hell. Thus do We recompense the wrongdoers.

Shakir

And whoever of them should say: Surely I am a god besides Him, such a one do We recompense with hell; thus do, We recompense the unjust.

Pickthall

And one of them who should say: Lo! I am a god beside Him, that one We should repay with hell. Thus We Repay wrong - doers.

Saheeh International

Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them and made from water every living thing? Then will they not believe?

Shakir

Do not those who disbelieve see that the heavens and the earth were closed up, but We have opened them; and We have made of water everything living, will they not then believe?

Pickthall

Have not those who disbelieve known that the heavens and the earth were of one piece, then We parted them, and we made every living thing of water ? Will they not then believe ?

Saheeh International

And We placed within the earth firmly set mountains, lest it should shift with them, and We made therein [mountain] passes [as] roads that they might be guided.

Shakir

And We have made great mountains in the earth lest it might be convulsed with them, and We have made in it wide ways that they may follow a right direction.

Pickthall

And We have placed in the earth firm hills lest it quake with them, and We have placed therein ravines as roads that haply they may find their way.

Saheeh International

And We made the sky a protected ceiling, but they, from its signs, are turning away.

Shakir

And We have made the heaven a guarded canopy and (yet) they turn aside from its signs.

Pickthall

And we have made the sky a roof withheld (from them). Yet they turn away from its portents.

Saheeh International

And it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all [heavenly bodies] in an orbit are swimming.

Shakir

And He it is Who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all (orbs) travel along swiftly in their celestial spheres.

Pickthall

And He it is Who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. They float, each in an orbit.

Saheeh International

And We did not grant to any man before you eternity [on earth]; so if you die - would they be eternal?

Shakir

And We did not ordain abiding for any mortal before you. What! Then if you die, will they abide?

Pickthall

We appointed immortality for no mortal before thee. What! if thou diest, can they be immortal!

Saheeh International

Every soul will taste death. And We test you with evil and with good as trial; and to Us you will be returned.

Shakir

Every soul must taste of death and We try you by evil and good by way of probation; and to Us you shall be brought back.

Pickthall

Every soul must taste of death, and We try you with evil and with good, for ordeal. And unto Us ye will be returned.

Saheeh International

And when those who disbelieve see you, [O Muhammad], they take you not except in ridicule, [saying], "Is this the one who insults your gods?" And they are, at the mention of the Most Merciful, disbelievers.

Shakir

And when those who disbelieve see you, they do not take you but for one to be scoffed at: Is this he who speaks of your gods? And they are deniers at the mention of the Beneficent Allah.

Pickthall

And when those who disbelieve behold thee, they but choose thee out for mockery, (saying): Is this he who maketh mention of your gods ? And they would deny all mention of the Beneficent.

Saheeh International

Man was created of haste. I will show you My signs, so do not impatiently urge Me.

Shakir

Man is created of haste; now will I show to you My signs, therefore do not ask Me to hasten (them) on.

Pickthall

Man is made of haste. I shall show you My portents, but ask Me not to hasten.

Saheeh International

And they say, "When is this promise, if you should be truthful?"

Shakir

And they say: When will this threat come to pass if you are truthful?

Pickthall

And they say: When will this promise (be fulfilled), if ye are truthful ?

Saheeh International

If those who disbelieved but knew the time when they will not avert the Fire from their faces or from their backs and they will not be aided...

Shakir

Had those who disbelieve but known (of the time) when they shall not be able to ward off the fire from their faces nor from their backs, nor shall they be helped.

Pickthall

If those who disbelieved but knew the time when they will not be able to drive off the fire from their faces and from their backs, and they will not be helped!

Saheeh International

Rather, it will come to them unexpectedly and bewilder them, and they will not be able to repel it, nor will they be reprieved.

Shakir

Nay, it shall come on them all of a sudden and cause them to become confounded, so they shall not have the power to avert it, nor shall they be respited.

Pickthall

Nay, but it will come upon them unawares so that it will stupefy them, and they will be unable to repel it, neither will they be reprieved.

Saheeh International

And already were messengers ridiculed before you, but those who mocked them were enveloped by what they used to ridicule.

Shakir

And certainly apostles before you were scoffed at, then there befell those of them who scoffed that at which they had scoffed.

Pickthall

Messengers before thee, indeed, were mocked, but that whereat they mocked surrounded those who scoffed at them.

Saheeh International

Say, "Who can protect you at night or by day from the Most Merciful?" But they are, from the remembrance of their Lord, turning away.

Shakir

Say: Who guards you by night and by day from the Beneficent Allah? Nay, they turn aside at the mention of their Lord.

Pickthall

Say: Who guardeth you in the night or in the day from the Beneficent ? Nay, but they turn away from mention of their Lord!

Saheeh International

Or do they have gods to defend them other than Us? They are unable [even] to help themselves, nor can they be protected from Us.

Shakir

Or, have they gods who can defend them against Us? They shall not be able to assist themselves, nor shall they be defended from Us.

Pickthall

Or have they gods who can shield them from Us ? They cannot help themselves nor can they be defended from Us.

Saheeh International

But, [on the contrary], We have provided good things for these [disbelievers] and their fathers until life was prolonged for them. Then do they not see that We set upon the land, reducing it from its borders? So it is they who will overcome?

Shakir

Nay, We gave provision to these and their fathers until life was prolonged to them. Do they not then see that We are visiting the land, curtailing it of its sides? Shall they then prevail?

Pickthall

Nay, but We gave these and their fathers ease until life grew long for them. See they not how we aim to the land, reducing it of its outlying parts ? Can they then be the victors ?

Saheeh International

Say, "I only warn you by revelation." But the deaf do not hear the call when they are warned.

Shakir

Say: I warn you only by revelation; and the deaf do not hear the call whenever they are warned.

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I warn you only by the Inspiration. But the deaf hear not the call when they are warned.

Saheeh International

And if [as much as] a whiff of the punishment of your Lord should touch them, they would surely say, "O woe to us! Indeed, we have been wrongdoers."

Shakir

And if a blast of the chastisement of your Lord were to touch them, they will certainly say: O woe to us! surely we were unjust.

Pickthall

And if a breath of thy Lord's punishment were to touch them, they assuredly would say: Alas for us! Lo! we were wrong - doers.

Saheeh International

And We place the scales of justice for the Day of Resurrection, so no soul will be treated unjustly at all. And if there is [even] the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it forth. And sufficient are We as accountant.

Shakir

And We will set up a just balance on the day of resurrection, so no soul shall be dealt with unjustly in the least; and though there be the weight of a grain of mustard seed, (yet) will We bring it, and sufficient are We to take account.

Pickthall

And We set a just balance for the Day of Resurrection so that no soul is wronged in aught. Though it be of the weight of a grain of mustard seed, We bring it. And We suffice for reckoners.

Saheeh International

And We had already given Moses and Aaron the criterion and a light and a reminder for the righteous

Shakir

And certainly We gave to Musa and Haroun the Furqan and a light and a reminder for those who would guard (against evil).

Pickthall

And We verily gave Moses and Aaron the Criterion (of right and wrong) and a light and a Reminder for those who keep from evil,

Saheeh International

Who fear their Lord unseen, while they are of the Hour apprehensive.

Shakir

(For) those who fear their Lord in secret and they are fearful of the hour.

Pickthall

Those who fear their Lord in secret and who dread the Hour (of doom).

Saheeh International

And this [Qur'an] is a blessed message which We have sent down. Then are you with it unacquainted?

Shakir

And this is a blessed Reminder which We have revealed; will you then deny it?

Pickthall

This is a blessed Reminder that we have revealed: Will ye then reject it ?

Saheeh International

And We had certainly given Abraham his sound judgement before, and We were of him well - Knowing

Shakir

And certainly We gave to Ibrahim his rectitude before, and We knew him fully well.

Pickthall

And We verily gave Abraham of old his proper course, and We were Aware of him,

Saheeh International

When he said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoted?"

Shakir

When he said to his father and his people: What are these images to whose worship you cleave?

Pickthall

When he said unto his father and his folk: What are these images unto which ye pay devotion ?

Saheeh International

They said, "We found our fathers worshippers of them."

Shakir

They said: We found our fathers worshipping them.

Pickthall

They said: We found our fathers worshippers of them.

Saheeh International

He said, "You were certainly, you and your fathers, in manifest error."

Shakir

He said: Certainly you have been, (both) you and your fathers, in manifest error.

Pickthall

He said: Verily ye and your fathers were in plain error.

Saheeh International

They said, "Have you come to us with truth, or are you of those who jest?"

Shakir

They said: Have you brought to us the truth, or are you one of the triflers?

Pickthall

They said: Bringest thou unto us the truth, or art thou some jester ?

Saheeh International

He said, "[No], rather, your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth who created them, and I, to that, am of those who testify.

Shakir

He said: Nay! your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who brought them into existence, and I am of those who bear witness to this:

Pickthall

He said: Nay, but your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who created them; and I am of those who testify unto that.

Saheeh International

And [I swear] by Allah, I will surely plan against your idols after you have turned and gone away."

Shakir

And, by Allah! I will certainly do something against your idols after you go away, turning back.

Pickthall

And, by Allah, I shall circumvent your idols after ye have gone away and turned your backs.

Saheeh International

So he made them into fragments, except a large one among them, that they might return to it [and question].

Shakir

So he broke them into pieces, except the chief of them, that haply they may return to it.

Pickthall

Then he reduced them to fragments, all save the chief of them, that haply they might have recourse to it.

Saheeh International

They said, "Who has done this to our gods? Indeed, he is of the wrongdoers."

Shakir

They said: Who has done this to our gods? Most surely he is one of the unjust.

Pickthall

They said: Who hath done this to our gods ? Surely it must be some evil - doer.

Saheeh International

They said, "We heard a young man mention them who is called Abraham."

Shakir

They said: We heard a youth called Ibrahim speak of them.

Pickthall

They said: We heard a youth make mention of them, who is called Abraham.

Saheeh International

They said, "Then bring him before the eyes of the people that they may testify."

Shakir

Said they: Then bring him before the eyes of the people, perhaps they may bear witness.

Pickthall

They said: Then bring him (hither) before the people's eyes that they may testify.

Saheeh International

They said, "Have you done this to our gods, O Abraham?"

Shakir

They said: Have you done this to our gods, O Ibrahim?

Pickthall

They said: Is it thou who hast done this to our gods, O Abraham ?

Saheeh International

He said, "Rather, this - the largest of them - did it, so ask them, if they should [be able to] speak."

Shakir

He said: Surely (some doer) has done it; the chief of them is this, therefore ask them, if they can speak.

Pickthall

He said: But this, their chief hath done it. So question them, if they can speak.

Saheeh International

So they returned to [blaming] themselves and said [to each other], "Indeed, you are the wrongdoers."

Shakir

Then they turned to themselves and said: Surely you yourselves are the unjust;

Pickthall

Then gathered they apart and said: Lo! ye yourselves are the wrong - doers.

Saheeh International

Then they reversed themselves, [saying], "You have already known that these do not speak!"

Shakir

Then they were made to hang down their heads: Certainly you know that they do not speak.

Pickthall

And they were utterly confounded, and they said: Well thou knowest that these speak not.

Saheeh International

He said, "Then do you worship instead of Allah that which does not benefit you at all or harm you?

Shakir

He said: What! do you then serve besides Allah what brings you not any benefit at all, nor does it harm you?

Pickthall

He said: Worship ye then instead of Allah that which cannot profit you at all, nor harm you ?

Saheeh International

Uff to you and to what you worship instead of Allah. Then will you not use reason?"

Shakir

Fie on you and on what you serve besides Allah; what! do you not then understand?

Pickthall

Fie on you and all that ye worship instead of Allah! Have ye then no sense ?

Saheeh International

They said, "Burn him and support your gods - if you are to act."

Shakir

They said: Burn him and help your gods, if you are going to do (anything).

Pickthall

They cried: Burn him and stand by your gods, if ye will be doing.

Saheeh International

Allah said, "O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham."

Shakir

We said: O fire! be a comfort and peace to Ibrahim;

Pickthall

We said: O fire, be coolness and peace for Abraham,

Saheeh International

And they intended for him harm, but We made them the greatest losers.

Shakir

And they desired a war on him, but We made them the greatest losers.

Pickthall

And they wished to set a snare for him, but We made them the greater losers.

Saheeh International

And We delivered him and Lot to the land which We had blessed for the worlds.

Shakir

And We delivered him as well as Lut (removing them) to the land which We had blessed for all people.

Pickthall

And We rescued him and Lot (and brought them) to the land which We have blessed for (all) peoples.

Saheeh International

And We gave him Isaac and Jacob in addition, and all [of them] We made righteous.

Shakir

And We gave him Ishaq and Yaqoub, a son's son, and We made (them) all good.

Pickthall

And We bestowed upon him Isaac, and Jacob as a grandson. Each of them We made righteous.

Saheeh International

And We made them leaders guiding by Our command. And We inspired to them the doing of good deeds, establishment of prayer, and giving of zakah; and they were worshippers of Us.

Shakir

And We made them Imams who guided (people) by Our command, and We revealed to them the doing of good and the keeping up of prayer and the giving of the alms, and Us (alone) did they serve;

Pickthall

And We made them chiefs who guide by Our command, and We inspired in them the doing of good deeds and the right establishment of worship and the giving of alms, and they were worshippers of Us (alone).

Saheeh International

And to Lot We gave judgement and knowledge, and We saved him from the city that was committing wicked deeds. Indeed, they were a people of evil, defiantly disobedient.

Shakir

And (as for) Lut, We gave him wisdom and knowledge, and We delivered him from the town which wrought abominations; surely they were an evil people, transgressors;

Pickthall

And unto Lot we gave judgment and knowledge, and We delivered him from the community that did abominations. Lo! they were folk of evil, lewd.

Saheeh International

And We admitted him into Our mercy. Indeed, he was of the righteous.

Shakir

And We took him into Our mercy; surely he was of the good.

Pickthall

And We brought him in unto Our mercy. Lo! he was of the righteous.

Saheeh International

And [mention] Noah, when he called [to Allah] before [that time], so We responded to him and saved him and his family from the great flood.

Shakir

And Nuh, when he cried aforetime, so We answered him, and delivered him and his followers from the great calamity.

Pickthall

And Noah, when he cried of old, We heard his prayer and saved him and his household from the great affliction.

Saheeh International

And We saved him from the people who denied Our signs. Indeed, they were a people of evil, so We drowned them, all together.

Shakir

And We helped him against the people who rejected Our communications; surely they were an evil people, so We drowned them all.

Pickthall

And delivered him from the people who denied Our revelations. Lo! they were folk of evil, therefor did We drown them all.

Saheeh International

And [mention] David and Solomon, when they judged concerning the field - when the sheep of a people overran it [at night], and We were witness to their judgement.

Shakir

And Dawood and Sulaiman when they gave judgment concerning the field when the people's sheep pastured therein by night, and We were bearers of witness to their judgment.

Pickthall

And David and Solomon, when they gave judgment concerning the field, when people's sheep had strayed and browsed therein by night; and We were witnesses to their judgment.

Saheeh International

And We gave understanding of the case to Solomon, and to each [of them] We gave judgement and knowledge. And We subjected the mountains to exalt [Us], along with David and [also] the birds. And We were doing [that].

Shakir

So We made Sulaiman to understand it; and to each one We gave wisdom and knowledge; and We made the mountains, and the birds to celebrate Our praise with Dawood; and We were the doers.

Pickthall

And We made Solomon to understand (the case); and unto each of them We gave judgment and knowledge. And we subdued the hills and the birds to hymn (His) praise along with David. We were the doers (thereof).

Saheeh International

And We taught him the fashioning of coats of armor to protect you from your [enemy in] battle. So will you then be grateful?

Shakir

And We taught him the making of coats of mail for you, that they might protect you in your wars; will you then be grateful?

Pickthall

And We taught him the art of making garments (of mail) to protect you in your daring. Are ye then thankful ?

Saheeh International

And to Solomon [We subjected] the wind, blowing forcefully, proceeding by his command toward the land which We had blessed. And We are ever, of all things, Knowing.

Shakir

And (We made subservient) to Sulaiman the wind blowing violent, pursuing its course by his command to the land which We had blessed, and We are knower of all things.

Pickthall

And unto Solomon (We subdued) the wind in its raging. It set by his command toward the land which We had blessed. And of everything We are Aware.

Saheeh International

And of the devils were those who dived for him and did work other than that. And We were of them a guardian.

Shakir

And of the rebellious people there were those who dived for him and did other work besides that, and We kept guard over them;

Pickthall

And of the evil ones (subdued We unto him) some who dived (for pearls) for him and did other work, and We were warders unto them.

Saheeh International

And [mention] Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful."

Shakir

And Ayub, when he cried to his Lord, (saying): Harm has afflicted me, and Thou art the most Merciful of the merciful.

Pickthall

And Job, when he cried unto his Lord, (saying): Lo! adversity afflicteth me, and Thou art Most Merciful of all who show mercy.

Saheeh International

So We responded to him and removed what afflicted him of adversity. And We gave him [back] his family and the like thereof with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for the worshippers [of Allah].

Shakir

Therefore We responded to him and took off what harm he had, and We gave him his family and the like of them with them: a mercy from Us and a reminder to the worshippers.

Pickthall

Then We heard his prayer and removed that adversity from which he suffered, and We gave him his household (that he had lost) and the like thereof along with them, a mercy from Our store, and a remembrance for the worshippers;

Saheeh International

And [mention] Ishmael and Idrees and Dhul - Kifl; all were of the patient.

Shakir

And Ismail and Idris and Zulkifl; all were of the patient ones;

Pickthall

And (mention) Ishmael, and Idris, and Dhu'l - Kifl. All were of the steadfast.

Saheeh International

And We admitted them into Our mercy. Indeed, they were of the righteous.

Shakir

And We caused them to enter into Our mercy, surely they were of the good ones.

Pickthall

And We brought them in unto Our mercy. Lo! they are among the righteous.

Saheeh International

And [mention] the man of the fish, when he went off in anger and thought that We would not decree [anything] upon him. And he called out within the darknesses, "There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers."

Shakir

And Yunus, when he went away in wrath, so he thought that We would not straiten him, so he called out among afflictions: There is no god but Thou, glory be to Thee; surely I am of those who make themselves to suffer loss.

Pickthall

And (mention) Dhu'n - Nun, when he went off in anger and deemed that We had no power over him, but he cried out in the darkness, saying: There is no God save Thee. Be Thou Glorified! Lo! I have been a wrong - doer.

Saheeh International

So We responded to him and saved him from the distress. And thus do We save the believers.

Shakir

So We responded to him and delivered him from the grief and thus do We deliver the believers.

Pickthall

Then we heard his prayer and saved him from the anguish. Thus we save believers.

Saheeh International

And [mention] Zechariah, when he called to his Lord, "My Lord, do not leave me alone [with no heir], while you are the best of inheritors."

Shakir

And Zakariya, when he cried to his Lord: O my Lord leave me not alone; and Thou art the best of inheritors.

Pickthall

And Zachariah, when he cried unto his Lord: My Lord! Leave me not childless, though Thou art the Best of inheritors.

Saheeh International

So We responded to him, and We gave to him John, and amended for him his wife. Indeed, they used to hasten to good deeds and supplicate Us in hope and fear, and they were to Us humbly submissive.

Shakir

So We responded to him and gave him Yahya and made his wife fit for him; surely they used to hasten, one with another In deeds of goodness and to call upon Us, hoping and fearing and they were humble before Us.

Pickthall

Then We heard his prayer, and bestowed upon him John, and adjusted his wife (to bear a child) for him. Lo! they used to vie one with the other in good deeds, and they cried unto Us in longing and in fear, and were submissive unto Us.

Saheeh International

And [mention] the one who guarded her chastity, so We blew into her [garment] through Our angel [Gabriel], and We made her and her son a sign for the worlds.

Shakir

And she who guarded her chastity, so We breathed into her of Our inspiration and made her and her son a sign for the nations.

Pickthall

And she who was chaste, therefor We breathed into her (something) of Our Spirit and made her and her son a token for (all) peoples.

Saheeh International

Indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so worship Me.

Shakir

Surely this Islam is your religion, one religion (only), and I am your Lord, therefore serve Me.

Pickthall

Lo! this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so worship Me.

Saheeh International

And [yet] they divided their affair among themselves, [but] all to Us will return.

Shakir

And they broke their religion (into sects) between them: to Us shall all come back.

Pickthall

And they have broken their religion (into fragments) among them, (yet) all are returning unto Us.

Saheeh International

So whoever does righteous deeds while he is a believer - no denial will there be for his effort, and indeed We, of it, are recorders.

Shakir

Therefore whoever shall do of good deeds and he is a believer, there shall be no denying of his exertion, and surely We will write (It) down for him.

Pickthall

Then whoso doeth some good works and is a believer, there will be no rejection of his effort. Lo! We record (it) for him.

Saheeh International

And there is prohibition upon [the people of] a city which We have destroyed that they will [ever] return

Shakir

And it is binding on a town which We destroy that they shall not return.

Pickthall

And there is a ban upon any community which We have destroyed: that they shall not return.

Saheeh International

Until when [the dam of] Gog and Magog has been opened and they, from every elevation, descend

Shakir

Even when Gog and Magog are let loose and they shall break forth from every elevated place.

Pickthall

Until, when Gog and Magog are let loose, and they hasten out of every mound,

Saheeh International

And [when] the true promise has approached; then suddenly the eyes of those who disbelieved will be staring [in horror, while they say], "O woe to us; we had been unmindful of this; rather, we were wrongdoers."

Shakir

And the true promise shall draw nigh, then lo! the eyes of those who disbelieved shall be fixedly open: O woe to us! surely we were in a state of heedlessness as to this; nay, we were unjust.

Pickthall

And the True Promise draweth nigh; then behold them, staring wide (in terror), the eyes of those who disbelieve! (They say): Alas for us! We (lived) in forgetfulness of this. Ah, but we were wrong - doers!

Saheeh International

Indeed, you [disbelievers] and what you worship other than Allah are the firewood of Hell. You will be coming to [enter] it.

Shakir

Surely you and what you worship besides Allah are the firewood of hell; to it you shall come.

Pickthall

Lo! ye (idolaters) and that which ye worship beside Allah are fuel of hell. Thereunto ye will come.

Saheeh International

Had these [false deities] been [actual] gods, they would not have come to it, but all are eternal therein.

Shakir

Had these been gods, they would not have come to it and all shall abide therein.

Pickthall

If these had been gods they would not have come thither, but all will abide therein.

Saheeh International

For them therein is heavy sighing, and they therein will not hear.

Shakir

For them therein shall be groaning and therein they shall not hear.

Pickthall

Therein wailing is their portion, and therein they hear not.

Saheeh International

Indeed, those for whom the best [reward] has preceded from Us - they are from it far removed.

Shakir

Surely (as for) those for whom the good has already gone forth from Us, they shall be kept far off from it;

Pickthall

Lo! those unto whom kindness hath gone forth before from Us, they will be far removed from thence.

Saheeh International

They will not hear its sound, while they are, in that which their souls desire, abiding eternally.

Shakir

They will not hear its faintest sound, and they shall abide in that which their souls long for.

Pickthall

They will not hear the slightest sound thereof, while they abide in that which their souls desire.

Saheeh International

They will not be grieved by the greatest terror, and the angels will meet them, [saying], "This is your Day which you have been promised" -

Shakir

The great fearful event shall not grieve them, and the angels shall meet them: This is your day which you were promised.

Pickthall

The Supreme Horror will not grieve them, and the angels will welcome them, (saying): This is your Day which ye were promised;

Saheeh International

The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a [written] sheet for the records. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it. [That is] a promise binding upon Us. Indeed, We will do it.

Shakir

On the day when We will roll up heaven like the rolling up of the scroll for writings, as We originated the first creation, (so) We shall reproduce it; a promise (binding on Us); surely We will bring it about.

Pickthall

The Day when We shall roll up the heavens as a recorder rolleth up a written scroll. As We began the first creation, We shall repeat it. (It is) a promise (binding) upon Us. Lo! We are to perform it.

Saheeh International

And We have already written in the book [of Psalms] after the [previous] mention that the land [of Paradise] is inherited by My righteous servants.

Shakir

And certainly We wrote in the Book after the reminder that (as for) the land, My righteous servants shall inherit it.

Pickthall

And verily we have written in the Scripture, after the Reminder: My righteous slaves will inherit the earth:

Saheeh International

Indeed, in this [Qur'an] is notification for a worshipping people.

Shakir

Most surely in this is a message to a people who serve

Pickthall

Lo! there is a plain statement for folk who are devout.

Saheeh International

And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.

Shakir

And We have not sent you but as a mercy to the worlds.

Pickthall

We sent thee not save as a mercy for the peoples.

Saheeh International

Say, "It is only revealed to me that your god is but one God; so will you be Muslims [in submission to Him]?"

Shakir

Say: It is only revealed to me that your Allah is one Allah; will you then submit?

Pickthall

Say: It is only inspired in me that your God is One God. Will ye then surrender (unto Him) ?

Saheeh International

But if they turn away, then say, "I have announced to [all of] you equally. And I know not whether near or far is that which you are promised.

Shakir

But if they turn back, say: I have given you warning in fairness and I do not know whether what you are threatened with is near or far;

Pickthall

But if they are averse, then say: I have warned you all alike, although I know not whether nigh or far is that which ye are promised.

Saheeh International

Indeed, He knows what is declared of speech, and He knows what you conceal.

Shakir

Surely He knows what is spoken openly and He knows what you hide;

Pickthall

Lo! He knoweth that which is said openly, and that which ye conceal.

Saheeh International

And I know not; perhaps it is a trial for you and enjoyment for a time."

Shakir

And I do not know if this may be a trial for you and a provision till a time.

Pickthall

And I know not but that this may be a trial for you, and enjoyment for a while.

Saheeh International

[The Prophet] has said, "My Lord, judge [between us] in truth. And our Lord is the Most Merciful, the one whose help is sought against that which you describe."

Shakir

He said: O my Lord! judge Thou with truth; and our Lord is the Beneficent Allah, Whose help is sought against what you ascribe (to Him).

Pickthall

He saith: My Lord! Judge Thou with truth. Our Lord is the Beneficent, Whose help is to be implored against that which ye ascribe (unto Him).

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