Kitab

Sad

Chapter 38, 88 verses

  • Saheeh International
  • Transliteration
  • Pickthall
  • Shakir
Saheeh International

Sad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...

Transliteration

Sad waalqurani thee alththikri

Pickthall

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Sad. By the renowned Qur'an,

Shakir

Suad, I swear by the Quran, full of admonition.

Saheeh International

But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.

Transliteration

Bali allatheena kafaroo fee AAizzatin washiqaqin

Pickthall

Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism.

Shakir

Nay! those who disbelieve are in self - exaltation 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.

Transliteration

Kam ahlakna min qablihim min qarnin fanadaw walata heena manasin

Pickthall

How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the 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.

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.

Transliteration

WaAAajiboo an jaahum munthirun minhum waqala alkafiroona hatha sahirun kaththabun

Pickthall

And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan.

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.

Saheeh International

Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."

Transliteration

AjaAAala alalihata ilahan wahidan inna hatha lashayon AAujabun

Pickthall

Maketh he the gods One God ? Lo! that is an astounding thing.

Shakir

What! makes he the gods a single Allah? A strange thing is this, to be sure!

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.

Transliteration

Waintalaqa almalao minhum ani imshoo waisbiroo AAala alihatikum inna hatha lashayon yuradu

Pickthall

The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed.

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.

Saheeh International

We have not heard of this in the latest religion. This is not but a fabrication.

Transliteration

Ma samiAAna bihatha fee almillati alakhirati in hatha illa ikhtilaqun

Pickthall

We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention.

Shakir

We never heard of this in the former faith; this is nothing but a forgery:

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.

Transliteration

Aonzila AAalayhi alththikru min baynina bal hum fee shakkin min thikree bal lamma yathooqoo AAathabi

Pickthall

Hath the reminder been unto him (alone) among us ? Nay, but they are in doubt concerning My reminder; nay but they have not yet tasted My doom.

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!

Saheeh International

Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?

Transliteration

Am AAindahum khazainu rahmati rabbika alAAazeezi alwahhabi

Pickthall

Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower ?

Shakir

Or is it that they have the treasures of the mercy of your Lord, the Mighty, the great Giver?

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.

Transliteration

Am lahum mulku alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma falyartaqoo fee alasbabi

Pickthall

Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs ? Then let them ascend by ropes!

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

Saheeh International

[They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].

Transliteration

Jundun ma hunalika mahzoomun mina alahzabi

Pickthall

A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there.

Shakir

A host of deserters of the allies shall be here put to flight.

Saheeh International

The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,

Transliteration

Kaththabat qablahum qawmu noohin waAAadun wafirAAawnu thoo alawtadi

Pickthall

The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted,

Shakir

The people of Nuh and Ad, and Firon, the lord of spikes, rejected (apostles) before them.

Saheeh International

And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket. Those are the companies.

Transliteration

Wathamoodu waqawmu lootin waashabu alaykati olaika alahzabu

Pickthall

And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions.

Shakir

And Samood and the people of Lut and the dwellers of the thicket; these were the parties.

Saheeh International

Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.

Transliteration

In kullun illa kaththaba alrrusula fahaqqa AAiqabi

Pickthall

Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified,

Shakir

There was none of them but called the apostles liars, so just was My retribution.

Saheeh International

And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.

Transliteration

Wama yanthuru haolai illa sayhatan wahidatan ma laha min fawaqin

Pickthall

These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto.

Shakir

Nor do these await aught but a single cry, there being no delay in it.

Saheeh International

And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"

Transliteration

Waqaloo rabbana AAajjil lana qittana qabla yawmi alhisabi

Pickthall

They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate before the Day of Reckoning.

Shakir

And they say: O our Lord! hasten on to us our portion 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].

Transliteration

Isbir AAala ma yaqooloona waothkur AAabdana dawooda tha alaydi innahu awwabun

Pickthall

Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).

Shakir

Bear patiently what they say, and remember Our servant Dawood, the possessor of power; surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).

Saheeh International

Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

Transliteration

Inna sakhkharna aljibala maAAahu yusabbihna bialAAashiyyi waalishraqi

Pickthall

Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise,

Shakir

Surely We made the mountains to sing the glory (of Allah) in unison with him at the evening and the sunrise,

Saheeh International

And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].

Transliteration

Waalttayra mahshooratan kullun lahu awwabun

Pickthall

And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him.

Shakir

And the birds gathered together; all joined in singing with him.

Saheeh International

And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.

Transliteration

Washadadna mulkahu waataynahu alhikmata wafasla alkhitabi

Pickthall

We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.

Shakir

And We strengthened his kingdom and We gave him wisdom and a clear judgment.

Saheeh International

And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber -

Transliteration

Wahal ataka nabao alkhasmi ith tasawwaroo almihraba

Pickthall

And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee ? How they climbed the wall into the royal 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?

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.

Transliteration

Ith dakhaloo AAala dawooda fafaziAAa minhum qaloo la takhaf khasmani bagha baAAduna AAala baAAdin faohkum baynana bialhaqqi wala tushtit waihdina ila sawai alssirati

Pickthall

How they burst in upon David, and he was afraid of them. They said: Be not afraid! (We are) two litigants, one of whom hath wronged the other, therefor judge aright between us; be not unjust; and show us the fair way.

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.

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."

Transliteration

Inna hatha akhee lahu tisAAun watisAAoona naAAjatan waliya naAAjatun wahidatun faqala akfilneeha waAAazzanee fee alkhitabi

Pickthall

Lo! this my brother hath ninety and nine ewes while I had one ewe; and he said: Entrust it to me, and he conquered 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.

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].

Transliteration

Qala laqad thalamaka bisuali naAAjatika ila niAAajihi wainna katheeran mina alkhulatai layabghee baAAduhum AAala baAAdin illa allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati waqaleelun ma hum wathanna dawoodu annama fatannahu faistaghfara rabbahu wakharra rakiAAan waanaba

Pickthall

(David) said: He hath wronged thee in demanding thine ewe in addition to his ewes, and lo! many partners oppress one another, save such as believe and do good works, and they are few. And David guessed that We had tried him, and he sought forgiveness of his Lord, and he bowed himself and fell down prostrate and repented.

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).

Saheeh International

So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

Transliteration

Faghafarna lahu thalika wainna lahu AAindana lazulfa wahusna maabin

Pickthall

So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end.

Shakir

Therefore We rectified for him this, and most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.

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.

Transliteration

Ya dawoodu inna jaAAalnaka khaleefatan fee alardi faohkum bayna alnnasi bialhaqqi wala tattabiAAi alhawa fayudillaka AAan sabeeli Allahi inna allatheena yadilloona AAan sabeeli Allahi lahum AAathabun shadeedun bima nasoo yawma alhisabi

Pickthall

(And it was said unto him): O David! Lo! We have set thee as a viceroy in the earth; therefor judge aright between mankind, and follow not desire that it beguile thee from the way of Allah. Lo! those who wander from the way of Allah have an awful doom, forasmuch as they forgot the Day of Reckoning.

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.

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.

Transliteration

Wama khalaqna alssamaa waalarda wama baynahuma batilan thalika thannu allatheena kafaroo fawaylun lillatheena kafaroo mina alnnari

Pickthall

And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve. And woe unto 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.

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?

Transliteration

Am najAAalu allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati kaalmufsideena fee alardi am najAAalu almuttaqeena kaalfujjari

Pickthall

Shall We treat those who believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the earth; or shall We treat the pious as 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?

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.

Transliteration

Kitabun anzalnahu ilayka mubarakun liyaddabbaroo ayatihi waliyatathakkara oloo alalbabi

Pickthall

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect.

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.

Saheeh International

And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].

Transliteration

Wawahabna lidawooda sulaymana niAAma alAAabdu innahu awwabun

Pickthall

And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).

Shakir

And We gave to Dawood Sulaiman, most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).

Saheeh International

[Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.

Transliteration

Ith AAurida AAalayhi bialAAashiyyi alssafinatu aljiyadu

Pickthall

When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers

Shakir

When there were brought to him in the evening (horses) still when standing, swift when running - -

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]."

Transliteration

Faqala innee ahbabtu hubba alkhayri AAan thikri rabbee hatta tawarat bialhijabi

Pickthall

And he said: Lo! I have preferred the good things (of the world) to the remembrance of my Lord; till they were taken out of sight behind the curtain.

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):

Saheeh International

[He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking [their] legs and necks.

Transliteration

Ruddooha AAalayya fatafiqa mashan bialssooqi waalaAAnaqi

Pickthall

(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks.

Shakir

Bring them back to me; so he began to slash (their) legs and necks.

Saheeh International

And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned.

Transliteration

Walaqad fatanna sulaymana waalqayna AAala kursiyyihi jasadan thumma anaba

Pickthall

And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent.

Shakir

And certainly We tried Sulaiman, and We put on his throne a (mere) body, so he turned (to 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."

Transliteration

Qala rabbi ighfir lee wahab lee mulkan la yanbaghee liahadin min baAAdee innaka anta alwahhabu

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art 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;

Saheeh International

So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,

Transliteration

Fasakhkharna lahu alrreeha tajree biamrihi rukhaan haythu asaba

Pickthall

So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended.

Shakir

Then We made the wind subservient to him; it made his command to run gently wherever he desired,

Saheeh International

And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver

Transliteration

Waalshshayateena kulla bannain waghawwasin

Pickthall

And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient),

Shakir

And the shaitans, every builder and diver,

Saheeh International

And others bound together in shackles.

Transliteration

Waakhareena muqarraneena fee alasfadi

Pickthall

And others linked together in chains,

Shakir

And others fettered in chains.

Saheeh International

[We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."

Transliteration

Hatha AAataona faomnun aw amsik bighayri hisabin

Pickthall

(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning.

Shakir

This is Our free gift, therefore give freely or withhold, without reckoning.

Saheeh International

And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

Transliteration

Wainna lahu AAindana lazulfa wahusna maabin

Pickthall

And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end.

Shakir

And most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.

Saheeh International

And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."

Transliteration

Waothkur AAabdana ayyooba ith nada rabbahu annee massaniya alshshaytanu binusbin waAAathabin

Pickthall

And make mention (O Muhammad) of Our bondman Job, when he cried unto his Lord (saying): Lo! the devil doth afflict me with distress and torment.

Shakir

And remember Our servant Ayyub, when he called upon his Lord: The Shaitan has afflicted me with toil and torment.

Saheeh International

[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and drink."

Transliteration

Orkud birijlika hatha mughtasalun baridun washarabun

Pickthall

(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink.

Shakir

Urge with your foot; here is a cool washing - place and a 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.

Transliteration

Wawahabna lahu ahlahu wamithlahum maAAahum rahmatan minna wathikra liolee alalbabi

Pickthall

And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men 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.

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].

Transliteration

Wakhuth biyadika dighthan faidrib bihi wala tahnath inna wajadnahu sabiran niAAma alAAabdu innahu awwabun

Pickthall

And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord).

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).

Saheeh International

And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.

Transliteration

Waothkur AAibadana ibraheema waishaqa wayaAAqooba olee alaydee waalabsari

Pickthall

And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision.

Shakir

And remember Our servants Ibrahim and Ishaq and Yaqoub, men of power and insight.

Saheeh International

Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].

Transliteration

Inna akhlasnahum bikhalisatin thikra alddari

Pickthall

Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter).

Shakir

Surely We purified them by a pure quality, the keeping in mind of the (final) abode.

Saheeh International

And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.

Transliteration

Wainnahum AAindana lamina almustafayna alakhyari

Pickthall

Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent.

Shakir

And most surely they were with Us, of the elect, the best.

Saheeh International

And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul - Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.

Transliteration

Waothkur ismaAAeela wailyasaAAa watha alkifli wakullun mina alakhyari

Pickthall

And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l - Kifl. All are of the chosen.

Shakir

And remember Ismail and Al - Yasha and Zulkifl; and they were all of the best.

Saheeh International

This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return

Transliteration

Hatha thikrun wainna lilmuttaqeena lahusna maabin

Pickthall

This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey's end,

Shakir

This is a reminder; and most surely there is an excellent resort for those who guard (against evil),

Saheeh International

Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.

Transliteration

Jannati AAadnin mufattahatan lahumu alabwabu

Pickthall

Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them,

Shakir

The gardens of perpetuity, the doors are opened for them.

Saheeh International

Reclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink.

Transliteration

Muttakieena feeha yadAAoona feeha bifakihatin katheeratin washarabin

Pickthall

Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein.

Shakir

Reclining therein, calling therein for many fruits and drink.

Saheeh International

And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.

Transliteration

WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi atrabun

Pickthall

And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.

Shakir

And with them shall be those restraining their eyes, equals in age.

Saheeh International

This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.

Transliteration

Hatha ma tooAAadoona liyawmi alhisabi

Pickthall

This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning.

Shakir

This is what you are promised for the day of reckoning.

Saheeh International

Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.

Transliteration

Inna hatha larizquna ma lahu min nafadin

Pickthall

Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away.

Shakir

Most surely this is Our sustenance; it shall never come to an end;

Saheeh International

This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -

Transliteration

Hatha wainna lilttagheena lasharra maabin

Pickthall

This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey's end,

Shakir

This (shall be so); and most surely there is an evil resort for the inordinate ones;

Saheeh International

Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.

Transliteration

Jahannama yaslawnaha fabisa almihadu

Pickthall

Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting - place.

Shakir

Hell; they shall enter it, so evil is the resting - place.

Saheeh International

This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.

Transliteration

Hatha falyathooqoohu hameemun waghassaqun

Pickthall

Here is a boiling and an ice - cold draught, so let them taste it,

Shakir

This (shall be so); so let them taste it, boiling and intensely cold (drink).

Saheeh International

And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.

Transliteration

Waakharu min shaklihi azwajun

Pickthall

And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)!

Shakir

And other (punishment) of the same kind - - of various sorts.

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."

Transliteration

Hatha fawjun muqtahimun maAAakum la marhaban bihim innahum saloo alnnari

Pickthall

Here is an army rushing blindly with you. (Those who are already in the Fire say): No word of welcome for them. Lo! they will roast at the Fire.

Shakir

This is an army plunging in without consideration along with you; no welcome for them, surely they shall enter fire.

Saheeh International

They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."

Transliteration

Qaloo bal antum la marhaban bikum antum qaddamtumoohu lana fabisa alqararu

Pickthall

They say: Nay, but you (misleaders), for you there is no word of welcome. Ye prepared this for us (by your misleading). Now hapless is the plight.

Shakir

They shall say: Nay! you - - no welcome to you: you did proffer it to us, so evil is the resting - place.

Saheeh International

They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment in the Fire."

Transliteration

Qaloo rabbana man qaddama lana hatha fazidhu AAathaban diAAfan fee alnnari

Pickthall

They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire!

Shakir

They shall say: Our Lord! whoever prepared it first for us, add Thou to him a double chastisement in the fire.

Saheeh International

And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?

Transliteration

Waqaloo ma lana la nara rijalan kunna naAAudduhum mina alashrari

Pickthall

And they say: What aileth us that we behold not men whom we were wont to count among the wicked ?

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?

Saheeh International

Is it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them?"

Transliteration

Attakhathnahum sikhriyyan am zaghat AAanhumu alabsaru

Pickthall

Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing - stock, or have our eyes missed them ?

Shakir

Was it that we (only) took them in scorn, or have our eyes (now) turned aside from them?

Saheeh International

Indeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.

Transliteration

Inna thalika lahaqqun takhasumu ahli alnnari

Pickthall

Lo! that is very truth: the wrangling of the dwellers in the Fire.

Shakir

That most surely is the truth: the contending one with another of the inmates 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.

Transliteration

Qul innama ana munthirun wama min ilahin illa Allahu alwahidu alqahharu

Pickthall

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I am only a warner, and there is no God save Allah, the One, the Absolute,

Shakir

Say: I am only a warner, and there is no god but Allah, the One, the Subduer (of all):

Saheeh International

Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver."

Transliteration

Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma alAAazeezu alghaffaru

Pickthall

Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the Mighty, the Pardoning.

Shakir

The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, the Mighty, the most Forgiving.

Saheeh International

Say, "It is great news

Transliteration

Qul huwa nabaon AAatheemun

Pickthall

Say: It is tremendous tidings

Shakir

Say: It is a message of importance,

Saheeh International

From which you turn away.

Transliteration

Antum AAanhu muAAridoona

Pickthall

Whence ye turn away!

Shakir

(And) you are turning aside from it:

Saheeh International

I had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam].

Transliteration

Ma kana liya min AAilmin bialmalai alaAAla ith yakhtasimoona

Pickthall

I had no knowledge of the Highest Chiefs when they disputed;

Shakir

I had no knowledge of the exalted chiefs when they contended:

Saheeh International

It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."

Transliteration

In yooha ilayya illa annama ana natheerun mubeenun

Pickthall

It is revealed unto me only that I may be a plain warner.

Shakir

Naught is revealed to me save 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.

Transliteration

Ith qala rabbuka lilmalaikati innee khaliqun basharan min teenin

Pickthall

When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire,

Shakir

When your Lord said to the angels; Surely I am going to create a mortal from dust:

Saheeh International

So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration."

Transliteration

Faitha sawwaytuhu wanafakhtu feehi min roohee faqaAAoo lahu sajideena

Pickthall

And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate,

Shakir

So when I have made him complete and breathed into him of My spirit, then fall down making obeisance to him.

Saheeh International

So the angels prostrated - all of them entirely.

Transliteration

Fasajada almalaikatu kulluhum ajmaAAoona

Pickthall

The angels fell down prostrate, every one,

Shakir

And the angels did obeisance, all of them,

Saheeh International

Except Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.

Transliteration

Illa ibleesa istakbara wakana mina alkafireena

Pickthall

Saving Iblis; he was scornful and became one of the disbelievers.

Shakir

But not Iblis: he was proud and he was one of the unbelievers.

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?"

Transliteration

Qala ya ibleesu ma manaAAaka an tasjuda lima khalaqtu biyadayya astakbarta am kunta mina alAAaleena

Pickthall

He said: O Iblis! What hindereth thee from falling prostrate before that which I have created with both My hands ? Art thou too proud or art thou of the high exalted ?

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?

Saheeh International

He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."

Transliteration

Qala ana khayrun minhu khalaqtanee min narin wakhalaqtahu min teenin

Pickthall

He said: I am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay.

Shakir

He said: I am better than he; Thou hast created me of fire, and him Thou didst create of dust.

Saheeh International

[Allah] said, "Then get out of Paradise, for indeed, you are expelled.

Transliteration

Qala faokhruj minha fainnaka rajeemun

Pickthall

He said: Go forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast,

Shakir

He said: Then get out of it, for surely you are driven away:

Saheeh International

And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."

Transliteration

Wainna AAalayka laAAnatee ila yawmi alddeeni

Pickthall

And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment.

Shakir

And surely My curse is on you to the day of judgment.

Saheeh International

He said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."

Transliteration

Qala rabbi faanthirnee ila yawmi yubAAathoona

Pickthall

He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.

Shakir

He said: My Lord! then respite me to the day that they are raised.

Saheeh International

[Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved

Transliteration

Qala fainnaka mina almunthareena

Pickthall

He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved

Shakir

He said: Surely you are of the respited ones,

Saheeh International

Until the Day of the time well - known."

Transliteration

Ila yawmi alwaqti almaAAloomi

Pickthall

Until the day of the time appointed.

Shakir

Till the period of the time made known.

Saheeh International

[Iblees] said, "By your might, I will surely mislead them all

Transliteration

Qala fabiAAizzatika laoghwiyannahum ajmaAAeena

Pickthall

He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one,

Shakir

He said: Then by Thy Might I will surely make them live an evil life, all,

Saheeh International

Except, among them, Your chosen servants."

Transliteration

Illa AAibadaka minhumu almukhlaseena

Pickthall

Save Thy single - minded slaves among them.

Shakir

Except Thy servants from among them, the purified ones.

Saheeh International

[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -

Transliteration

Qala faalhaqqu waalhaqqa aqoolu

Pickthall

He said: The Truth is, and the Truth I speak,

Shakir

He said: The truth then is and the truth do I speak:

Saheeh International

[That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together."

Transliteration

Laamlaanna jahannama minka wamimman tabiAAaka minhum ajmaAAeena

Pickthall

That I shall fill hell with thee and with such of them as follow thee, together.

Shakir

That I will most certainly fill hell with you and with those among them who follow you, all.

Saheeh International

Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious

Transliteration

Qul ma asalukum AAalayhi min ajrin wama ana mina almutakallifeena

Pickthall

Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for this, and I am no simulating.

Shakir

Say: I do not ask you for any reward for it; nor am I of those who affect:

Saheeh International

It is but a reminder to the worlds.

Transliteration

In huwa illa thikrun lilAAalameena

Pickthall

Lo! it is naught else than a reminder for all peoples

Shakir

It is nothing but a reminder to the nations;

Saheeh International

And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."

Transliteration

WalataAAlamunna nabaahu baAAda heenin

Pickthall

And ye will come in time to know the truth thereof.

Shakir

And most certainly you will come to know about it after a time.

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