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Chapter 38, 88 verses
Saheeh International
Shakir
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Saheeh International
Sad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...
Shakir
Suad, I swear by the Quran, full of admonition.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sad. [These letters (Sad, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Qur'an full of reminding (explanations and honour for the one who believes in it).
Saheeh International
But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.
Shakir
Nay! those who disbelieve are in self - exaltation and opposition.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.
Saheeh International
How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.
Shakir
How many did We destroy before them of the generations, then they cried while the time of escaping had passed away.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
How many a generation have We destroyed before them! And they cried out when there was no longer time for escape.
Saheeh International
And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar.
Shakir
And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves, and the disbelievers say: This is an enchanter, a liar.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And they (Arab pagans) wonder that a warner (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come to them from among themselves. And the disbelievers say: "This (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) is a sorcerer, a liar.
Saheeh International
Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."
Shakir
What! makes he the gods a single Allah? A strange thing is this, to be sure!
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Has he made the alihah (gods) (all) into One Ilah (God - Allah). Verily, this is a curious thing!"
Saheeh International
And the eminent among them went forth, [saying], "Continue, and be patient over [the defense of] your gods. Indeed, this is a thing intended.
Shakir
And the chief persons of them break forth, saying: Go and steadily adhere to your gods; this is most surely a thing sought after.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And the leaders among them went about (saying): "Go on, and remain constant to your alihah (gods)! Verily, this is a thing designed (against you)!
Saheeh International
We have not heard of this in the latest religion. This is not but a fabrication.
Shakir
We never heard of this in the former faith; this is nothing but a forgery:
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"We have not heard (the like) of this in the religion of these later days (i.e. Christianity). This is nothing but an invention! [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi]
Saheeh International
Has the message been revealed to him out of [all of] us?" Rather, they are in doubt about My message. Rather, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
Shakir
Has the reminder been revealed to him from among us? Nay! they are in doubt as to My reminder. Nay! they have not yet tasted My chastisement!
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Has the Reminder been sent down to him (alone) from among us?" Nay, but they are in doubt about My Reminder (this Qur'an)! Nay, but they have not tasted (My) Torment!
Saheeh International
Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?
Shakir
Or is it that they have the treasures of the mercy of your Lord, the Mighty, the great Giver?
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Or have they the treasures of the Mercy of your Lord, the All-Mighty, the Real Bestower?
Saheeh International
Or is theirs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend through [any] ways of access.
Shakir
Or is it that theirs is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend by any
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Or is it that the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them is theirs? If so, let them ascend up with means (to the heavens)!
Saheeh International
[They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].
Shakir
A host of deserters of the allies shall be here put to flight.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(As they denied Allah's Message) they will be a defeated host like the Confederates of the old times (who were defeated).
Saheeh International
The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,
Shakir
The people of Nuh and Ad, and Firon, the lord of spikes, rejected (apostles) before them.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Before them (were many who) belied (Messengers) - the people of Nuh (Noah); and 'Ad; and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) the man of stakes (with which he used to punish the people),
Saheeh International
And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket. Those are the companies.
Shakir
And Samood and the people of Lut and the dwellers of the thicket; these were the parties.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And Thamud, and the people of Lut (Lot), and the Dwellers of the Wood: such were the Confederates.
Saheeh International
Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.
Shakir
There was none of them but called the apostles liars, so just was My retribution.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Not one of them but belied the Messengers; therefore My Torment was justified,
Saheeh International
And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.
Shakir
Nor do these await aught but a single cry, there being no delay in it.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And these only wait for a single Saihah [shout (i.e. the blowing of the Trumpet by the angel Israfil -)] there will be no pause or ending thereto [till everything will perish except Allah (the only God full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour)].
Saheeh International
And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"
Shakir
And they say: O our Lord! hasten on to us our portion before the day of reckoning.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
They say: "Our Lord! Hasten to us Qittana (i.e. our Record of good and bad deeds so that we may see it) before the Day of Reckoning!"
Saheeh International
Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah].
Shakir
Bear patiently what they say, and remember Our servant Dawood, the possessor of power; surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Be patient (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) of what they say, and remember Our slave Dawud (David), endued with power. Verily, he was ever oft-returning in all matters and in repentance (toward Allah).
Saheeh International
Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.
Shakir
Surely We made the mountains to sing the glory (of Allah) in unison with him at the evening and the sunrise,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, We made the mountains to glorify Our Praises with him [Dawud (David)] in the 'Ashi (i.e. after the mid-day till sunset) and Ishraq (i.e. after the sunrise till mid-day).
Saheeh International
And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].
Shakir
And the birds gathered together; all joined in singing with him.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And (so did) the birds assembled: all obedient to him [Dawud (David)] [i.e. they came and glorified Allah's Praises along with him]. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi ).
Saheeh International
And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.
Shakir
And We strengthened his kingdom and We gave him wisdom and a clear judgment.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
We made his kingdom strong and gave him Al-Hikmah (Prophethood) and sound judgement in speech and decision.
Saheeh International
And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber -
Shakir
And has there come to you the story of the litigants, when they made an entry into the private chamber by ascending over the walls?
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And has the news of the litigants reached you? When they climbed over the wall into (his) Mihrab (a praying place or a private room);
Saheeh International
When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.
Shakir
When they entered in upon Dawood and he was frightened at them, they said: Fear not; two litigants, of whom one has acted wrongfully towards the other, therefore decide between us with justice, and do not act unjustly, and guide us to the right way.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
When they entered in upon Dawud (David), he was terrified of them. They said: "Fear not! (We are) two litigants, one of whom has wronged the other, therefore judge between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, and guide us to the Right Way.
Saheeh International
Indeed this, my brother, has ninety - nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."
Shakir
Surely this is my brother; he has ninety - nine ewes and I have a single ewe; but he said: Make it over to me, and he has prevailed against me in discourse.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, this my brother (in religion) has ninety-nine ewes, while I have (only) one ewe, and he says: "Hand it over to me, and he overpowered me in speech."
Saheeh International
[David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah].
Shakir
He said: Surely he has been unjust to you in demanding your ewe (to add) to his own ewes; and most surely most of the partners act wrongfully towards one another, save those who believe and do good, and very few are they; and Dawood was sure that We had tried him, so he sought the protection of his Lord and he fell down bowing and turned time after time (to Him).
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Dawud (David)] said (immediately without listening to the opponent): "He has wronged you in demanding your ewe in addition to his ewes. And, verily, many partners oppress one another, except those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and they are few." And Dawud (David) guessed that We have tried him and he sought Forgiveness of his Lord, and he fell down prostrate and turned (to Allah) in repentance.
Saheeh International
So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.
Shakir
Therefore We rectified for him this, and most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
So We forgave him that, and verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good place of (final) return (Paradise).
Saheeh International
[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.
Shakir
o Dawood! surely We have made you a ruler in the land; so judge between men with justice and do not follow desire, lest it should lead you astray from the path of Allah; (as for) those who go astray from the path of Allah, they shall surely have a severe punishment because they forgot the day of reckoning.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
O Dawud (David)! Verily! We have placed you as a successor on the earth; so judge you between men in truth (and justice) and follow not your desire - for it will mislead you from the Path of Allah. Verily, those who wander astray from the Path of Allah (shall) have a severe torment, because they forgot the Day of Reckoning.
Saheeh International
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve, so woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire.
Shakir
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and what is between them in vain; that is the opinion of those who disbelieve then woe to those who disbelieve on account of the fire.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them without purpose! That is the consideration of those who disbelieve! Then woe to those who disbelieve (in Islamic Monotheism) from the Fire!
Saheeh International
Or should we treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allah like the wicked?
Shakir
Shall We treat those who believe and do good like the mischief - makers in the earth? Or shall We make those who guard (against evil) like the wicked?
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Shall We treat those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds as Mufsidun (those who associate partners in worship with Allah and commit crimes) on earth? Or shall We treat the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) as the Fujjar (criminals, disbelievers, the wicked)?
Saheeh International
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.
Shakir
(It is) a Book We have revealed to you abounding in good that they may ponder over its verses, and that those endowed with understanding may be mindful.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(This is) a Book (the Qur'an) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings, that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.
Saheeh International
And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].
Shakir
And We gave to Dawood Sulaiman, most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And to Dawud (David) We gave Sulaiman (Solomon). How excellent a slave! Verily, he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!
Saheeh International
[Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.
Shakir
When there were brought to him in the evening (horses) still when standing, swift when running - -
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
When there were displayed before him, in the afternoon, well trained horses of the highest breed [for Jihad (holy fighting in Allah's Cause)].
Saheeh International
And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."
Shakir
Then he said: Surely I preferred the good things to the remembrance of my Lord - - until the sun set and time for Asr prayer was over, (he said):
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
He said: "I did love the good (these horses) instead of remembering my Lord (in my 'Asr prayer)" till the time was over, and (the sun) had hidden in the veil (of night).
Saheeh International
[He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking [their] legs and necks.
Shakir
Bring them back to me; so he began to slash (their) legs and necks.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Then he said "Bring them (horses) back to me." Then he began to pass his hand over their legs and their necks (till the end of the display).
Saheeh International
And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned.
Shakir
And certainly We tried Sulaiman, and We put on his throne a (mere) body, so he turned (to Allah).
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And indeed, We did try Sulaiman (Solomon) and We placed on his throne Jasad (a devil, so he lost his kingdom for a while) and he did return (to Allah with obedience and in repentance, and to his throne and kingdom by the Grace of Allah).
Saheeh International
He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."
Shakir
He said: My Lord! do Thou forgive me and grant me a kingdom which is not fit for (being inherited by) anyone after me;
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
He said: "My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me: Verily, You are the Bestower."
Saheeh International
So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,
Shakir
Then We made the wind subservient to him; it made his command to run gently wherever he desired,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
So, We subjected to him the wind; it blew gently by his order whithersoever he willed,
Saheeh International
And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver
Shakir
And the shaitans, every builder and diver,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And also the Shayatin (devils) from the jinn (including) every kind of builder and diver,
Saheeh International
And others bound together in shackles.
Shakir
And others fettered in chains.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And also others bound in fetters.
Saheeh International
[We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."
Shakir
This is Our free gift, therefore give freely or withhold, without reckoning.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Allah said to Sulaiman (Solomon)]: "This is Our gift: so spend you or withhold, no account will be asked (of you)."
Saheeh International
And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.
Shakir
And most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good (final) return (Paradise).
Saheeh International
And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."
Shakir
And remember Our servant Ayyub, when he called upon his Lord: The Shaitan has afflicted me with toil and torment.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And remember Our slave Ayyub (Job), when he invoked his Lord (saying): "Verily Shaitan (Satan) has touched me with distress (by ruining my health) and torment (by ruining my wealth)!
Saheeh International
[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and drink."
Shakir
Urge with your foot; here is a cool washing - place and a drink.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah said to him): "Strike the ground with your foot: This is (a spring of) water to wash in, cool and a (refreshing) drink."
Saheeh International
And We granted him his family and a like [number] with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for those of understanding.
Shakir
And We gave him his family and the like of them with them, as a mercy from Us, and as a reminder to those possessed of understanding.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And We gave him (back) his family, and along with them the like thereof, as a Mercy from Us, and a Reminder for those who understand.
Saheeh International
[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].
Shakir
And take in your hand a green branch and beat her with It and do not break your oath; surely We found him patient; most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"And take in your hand a bundle of thin grass and strike therewith (your wife), and break not your oath. Truly! We found him patient. How excellent a slave! Verily he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!
Saheeh International
And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.
Shakir
And remember Our servants Ibrahim and Ishaq and Yaqoub, men of power and insight.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And remember Our slaves, Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac), and Ya'qub (Jacob), (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding.
Saheeh International
Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].
Shakir
Surely We purified them by a pure quality, the keeping in mind of the (final) abode.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, We did choose them by granting them (a good thing, - i.e.) the remembrance of the Home [in the Hereafter and they used to make the people remember it, and also they used to invite the people to obey Allah and to do good deeds for the Hereafter].
Saheeh International
And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.
Shakir
And most surely they were with Us, of the elect, the best.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And they are with Us, verily, of the chosen and the best!
Saheeh International
And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul - Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.
Shakir
And remember Ismail and Al - Yasha and Zulkifl; and they were all of the best.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And remember Isma'il (Ishmael), Alyasa' (Elisha), and Dhul-Kifl (Isaiah), all are among the best.
Saheeh International
This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return
Shakir
This is a reminder; and most surely there is an excellent resort for those who guard (against evil),
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is a Reminder. And verily, for the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) is a good final return (Paradise),
Saheeh International
Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.
Shakir
The gardens of perpetuity, the doors are opened for them.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
'Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be opened for them.
Saheeh International
Reclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink.
Shakir
Reclining therein, calling therein for many fruits and drink.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;
Saheeh International
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.
Shakir
And with them shall be those restraining their eyes, equals in age.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives) restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], (and) of equal ages.
Saheeh International
This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.
Shakir
This is what you are promised for the day of reckoning.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious - see V.2:2) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!
Saheeh International
Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.
Shakir
Most surely this is Our sustenance; it shall never come to an end;
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish.
Saheeh International
This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -
Shakir
This (shall be so); and most surely there is an evil resort for the inordinate ones;
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! And for the Taghun (transgressors, the disobedient to Allah and His Messenger - disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, criminals) will be an evil final return (Fire).
Saheeh International
Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.
Shakir
Hell; they shall enter it, so evil is the resting - place.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!
Saheeh International
This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.
Shakir
This (shall be so); so let them taste it, boiling and intensely cold (drink).
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! Then let them taste it - a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.
Saheeh International
And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.
Shakir
And other (punishment) of the same kind - - of various sorts.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And other (torments) of similar kind - all together!
Saheeh International
[Its inhabitants will say], "This is a company bursting in with you. No welcome for them. Indeed, they will burn in the Fire."
Shakir
This is an army plunging in without consideration along with you; no welcome for them, surely they shall enter fire.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is a troop entering with you (in Hell), no welcome for them! Verily, they shall burn in the Fire!
Saheeh International
They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."
Shakir
They shall say: Nay! you - - no welcome to you: you did proffer it to us, so evil is the resting - place.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(The followers of the misleaders will say): "Nay, you (too)! No welcome for you! It is you (misleaders) who brought this upon us (because you misled us in the world), so evil is this place to stay in!"
Saheeh International
They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment in the Fire."
Shakir
They shall say: Our Lord! whoever prepared it first for us, add Thou to him a double chastisement in the fire.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
They will say: "Our Lord! Whoever brought this upon us, add to him a double torment in the Fire!"
Saheeh International
And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?
Shakir
And they shall say: What is the matter with us that we do not see men whom we used to count among the vicious?
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And they will say: "What is the matter with us that we see not men whom we used to count among the bad ones?"
Saheeh International
Is it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them?"
Shakir
Was it that we (only) took them in scorn, or have our eyes (now) turned aside from them?
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Did we take them as an object of mockery, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them?"
Saheeh International
Indeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.
Shakir
That most surely is the truth: the contending one with another of the inmates of the fire.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, that is the very truth - the mutual dispute of the people of the Fire!
Saheeh International
Say, [O Muhammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allah, the One, the Prevailing.
Shakir
Say: I am only a warner, and there is no god but Allah, the One, the Subduer (of all):
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "I am only a warner and there is no Ilah (God) except Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) the One, the Irresistible,
Saheeh International
Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver."
Shakir
The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, the Mighty, the most Forgiving.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving."
Saheeh International
Say, "It is great news
Shakir
Say: It is a message of importance,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Say: "That (this Qur'an) is a great news,
Saheeh International
From which you turn away.
Shakir
(And) you are turning aside from it:
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"From which you turn away!
Saheeh International
I had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam].
Shakir
I had no knowledge of the exalted chiefs when they contended:
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"I had no knowledge of the chiefs (angels) on high when they were disputing and discussing (about the creation of Adam).
Saheeh International
It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."
Shakir
Naught is revealed to me save that I am a plain warner.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Only this has been revealed to me, that I am a plain warner."
Saheeh International
[So mention] when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I am going to create a human being from clay.
Shakir
When your Lord said to the angels; Surely I am going to create a mortal from dust:
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Remember) when your Lord said to the angels: "Truly I am going to create man from clay".
Saheeh International
So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration."
Shakir
So when I have made him complete and breathed into him of My spirit, then fall down making obeisance to him.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
So when I have fashioned him and breathed into him (his) soul created by Me, then you fall down prostrate to him."
Saheeh International
So the angels prostrated - all of them entirely.
Shakir
And the angels did obeisance, all of them,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them:
Saheeh International
Except Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.
Shakir
But not Iblis: he was proud and he was one of the unbelievers.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Except Iblis (Satan): he was proud and was one of the disbelievers.
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands? Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"
Shakir
He said: O Iblis! what prevented you that you should do obeisance to him whom I created with My two hands? Are you proud or are you of the exalted ones?
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "O Iblis (Satan)! What prevents you from prostrating yourself to one whom I have created with Both My Hands . Are you too proud (to fall prostrate to Adam) or are you one of the high exalted?"
Saheeh International
He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."
Shakir
He said: I am better than he; Thou hast created me of fire, and him Thou didst create of dust.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Iblis (Satan)] said: "I am better than he. You created me from fire, and You created him from clay."
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "Then get out of Paradise, for indeed, you are expelled.
Shakir
He said: Then get out of it, for surely you are driven away:
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "Then get out from here; for verily you are outcast.
Saheeh International
And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."
Shakir
And surely My curse is on you to the day of judgment.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"And verily My Curse is on you till the Day of Recompense."
Saheeh International
He said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."
Shakir
He said: My Lord! then respite me to the day that they are raised.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Iblis (Satan)] said: "My Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are resurrected."
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved
Shakir
He said: Surely you are of the respited ones,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "Verily! You are of those allowed respite."
Saheeh International
Until the Day of the time well - known."
Shakir
Till the period of the time made known.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Till the Day of the time appointed."
Saheeh International
[Iblees] said, "By your might, I will surely mislead them all
Shakir
He said: Then by Thy Might I will surely make them live an evil life, all,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Iblis (Satan)] said: "By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all,
Saheeh International
Except, among them, Your chosen servants."
Shakir
Except Thy servants from among them, the purified ones.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism)."
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -
Shakir
He said: The truth then is and the truth do I speak:
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "The Truth is - and the Truth I say -
Saheeh International
[That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together."
Shakir
That I will most certainly fill hell with you and with those among them who follow you, all.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
That I will fill Hell with you [Iblis (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together."
Saheeh International
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious
Shakir
Say: I do not ask you for any reward for it; nor am I of those who affect:
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "No wage do I ask of you for this (the Qur'an), nor am I one of the Mutakallifun (those who pretend and fabricate things which do not exist).
Saheeh International
It is but a reminder to the worlds.
Shakir
It is nothing but a reminder to the nations;
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"It (this Qur'an) is only a Reminder for all the 'Alamin (mankind and jinn).
Saheeh International
And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."
Shakir
And most certainly you will come to know about it after a time.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while".