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Chapter 38, 88 verses
Saheeh International
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Pickthall
Saheeh International
Sad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...
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).
Pickthall
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Sad. By the renowned Qur'an,
Saheeh International
But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.
Pickthall
Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism.
Saheeh International
How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
How many a generation have We destroyed before them! And they cried out when there was no longer time for escape.
Pickthall
How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the 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.
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.
Pickthall
And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan.
Saheeh International
Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Has he made the alihah (gods) (all) into One Ilah (God - Allah). Verily, this is a curious thing!"
Pickthall
Maketh he the gods One God ? Lo! that is an astounding 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.
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)!
Pickthall
The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed.
Saheeh International
We have not heard of this in the latest religion. This is not but a fabrication.
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]
Pickthall
We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention.
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.
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!
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.
Saheeh International
Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Or have they the treasures of the Mercy of your Lord, the All-Mighty, the Real Bestower?
Pickthall
Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the 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.
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)!
Pickthall
Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs ? Then let them ascend by ropes!
Saheeh International
[They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].
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).
Pickthall
A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there.
Saheeh International
The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,
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),
Pickthall
The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted,
Saheeh International
And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket. Those are the companies.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And Thamud, and the people of Lut (Lot), and the Dwellers of the Wood: such were the Confederates.
Pickthall
And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions.
Saheeh International
Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Not one of them but belied the Messengers; therefore My Torment was justified,
Pickthall
Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified,
Saheeh International
And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.
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)].
Pickthall
These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto.
Saheeh International
And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"
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!"
Pickthall
They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate 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].
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).
Pickthall
Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
Saheeh International
Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] 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).
Pickthall
Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise,
Saheeh International
And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].
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 ).
Pickthall
And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him.
Saheeh International
And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
We made his kingdom strong and gave him Al-Hikmah (Prophethood) and sound judgement in speech and decision.
Pickthall
We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.
Saheeh International
And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber -
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);
Pickthall
And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee ? How they climbed the wall into the royal chamber;
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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].
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.
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.
Saheeh International
So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.
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).
Pickthall
So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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?
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)?
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
Saheeh International
And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [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)!
Pickthall
And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
Saheeh International
[Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.
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)].
Pickthall
When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers
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]."
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).
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.
Saheeh International
[He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking [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).
Pickthall
(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks.
Saheeh International
And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned.
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).
Pickthall
And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent.
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."
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."
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.
Saheeh International
So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
So, We subjected to him the wind; it blew gently by his order whithersoever he willed,
Pickthall
So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended.
Saheeh International
And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And also the Shayatin (devils) from the jinn (including) every kind of builder and diver,
Pickthall
And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient),
Saheeh International
And others bound together in shackles.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And also others bound in fetters.
Pickthall
And others linked together in chains,
Saheeh International
[We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Allah said to Sulaiman (Solomon)]: "This is Our gift: so spend you or withhold, no account will be asked (of you)."
Pickthall
(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning.
Saheeh International
And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good (final) return (Paradise).
Pickthall
And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end.
Saheeh International
And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship 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)!
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.
Saheeh International
[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and 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."
Pickthall
(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath 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.
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.
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.
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].
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)!
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).
Saheeh International
And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.
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.
Pickthall
And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision.
Saheeh International
Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].
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].
Pickthall
Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter).
Saheeh International
And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And they are with Us, verily, of the chosen and the best!
Pickthall
Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent.
Saheeh International
And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul - Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And remember Isma'il (Ishmael), Alyasa' (Elisha), and Dhul-Kifl (Isaiah), all are among the best.
Pickthall
And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l - Kifl. All are of the chosen.
Saheeh International
This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is a Reminder. And verily, for the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) is a good final return (Paradise),
Pickthall
This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey's end,
Saheeh International
Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
'Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be opened for them.
Pickthall
Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them,
Saheeh International
Reclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;
Pickthall
Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein.
Saheeh International
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal 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.
Pickthall
And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.
Saheeh International
This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious - see V.2:2) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!
Pickthall
This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning.
Saheeh International
Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish.
Pickthall
Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away.
Saheeh International
This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -
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).
Pickthall
This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey's end,
Saheeh International
Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!
Pickthall
Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting - place.
Saheeh International
This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! Then let them taste it - a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.
Pickthall
Here is a boiling and an ice - cold draught, so let them taste it,
Saheeh International
And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And other (torments) of similar kind - all together!
Pickthall
And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)!
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."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is a troop entering with you (in Hell), no welcome for them! Verily, they shall burn in the Fire!
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.
Saheeh International
They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."
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!"
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.
Saheeh International
They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment 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!"
Pickthall
They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire!
Saheeh International
And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?
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?"
Pickthall
And they say: What aileth us that we behold not men whom we were wont to count among the wicked ?
Saheeh International
Is it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them?"
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Did we take them as an object of mockery, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them?"
Pickthall
Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing - stock, or have our eyes missed them ?
Saheeh International
Indeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, that is the very truth - the mutual dispute of the people of the Fire!
Pickthall
Lo! that is very truth: the wrangling of the dwellers in the Fire.
Saheeh International
Say, [O Muhammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allah, the One, the Prevailing.
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,
Pickthall
Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I am only a warner, and there is no God save Allah, the One, the Absolute,
Saheeh International
Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving."
Pickthall
Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the Mighty, the Pardoning.
Saheeh International
Say, "It is great news
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Say: "That (this Qur'an) is a great news,
Pickthall
Say: It is tremendous tidings
Saheeh International
From which you turn away.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"From which you turn away!
Pickthall
Whence ye turn away!
Saheeh International
I had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam].
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"I had no knowledge of the chiefs (angels) on high when they were disputing and discussing (about the creation of Adam).
Pickthall
I had no knowledge of the Highest Chiefs when they disputed;
Saheeh International
It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Only this has been revealed to me, that I am a plain warner."
Pickthall
It is revealed unto me only that I may be 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.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Remember) when your Lord said to the angels: "Truly I am going to create man from clay".
Pickthall
When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire,
Saheeh International
So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration."
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."
Pickthall
And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate,
Saheeh International
So the angels prostrated - all of them entirely.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them:
Pickthall
The angels fell down prostrate, every one,
Saheeh International
Except Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Except Iblis (Satan): he was proud and was one of the disbelievers.
Pickthall
Saving Iblis; he was scornful and became 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?"
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?"
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 ?
Saheeh International
He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Iblis (Satan)] said: "I am better than he. You created me from fire, and You created him from clay."
Pickthall
He said: I am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay.
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "Then get out of Paradise, for indeed, you are expelled.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "Then get out from here; for verily you are outcast.
Pickthall
He said: Go forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast,
Saheeh International
And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"And verily My Curse is on you till the Day of Recompense."
Pickthall
And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment.
Saheeh International
He said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Iblis (Satan)] said: "My Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are resurrected."
Pickthall
He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "Verily! You are of those allowed respite."
Pickthall
He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved
Saheeh International
Until the Day of the time well - known."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Till the Day of the time appointed."
Pickthall
Until the day of the time appointed.
Saheeh International
[Iblees] said, "By your might, I will surely mislead them all
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Iblis (Satan)] said: "By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all,
Pickthall
He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one,
Saheeh International
Except, among them, Your chosen servants."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism)."
Pickthall
Save Thy single - minded slaves among them.
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "The Truth is - and the Truth I say -
Pickthall
He said: The Truth is, and the Truth I speak,
Saheeh International
[That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
That I will fill Hell with you [Iblis (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together."
Pickthall
That I shall fill hell with thee and with such of them as follow thee, together.
Saheeh International
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious
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).
Pickthall
Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for this, and I am no simulating.
Saheeh International
It is but a reminder to the worlds.
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"It (this Qur'an) is only a Reminder for all the 'Alamin (mankind and jinn).
Pickthall
Lo! it is naught else than a reminder for all peoples
Saheeh International
And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while".
Pickthall
And ye will come in time to know the truth thereof.