Chapter 23, 118 verses
Certainly will the believers have succeeded:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. indeed are the believers.
Den Gläubigen wird es ja wohl ergehen,
They who are during their prayer humbly submissive
Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness.
denjenigen, die in ihrem Gebet demütig sind,
And they who turn away from ill speech
And those who turn away from Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allah has forbidden).
und denjenigen, die sich von unbedachter Rede abwenden,
And they who are observant of zakah
And those who pay the Zakat.
und denjenigen, die die (Zahlung der) Abgabe anwenden,
And they who guard their private parts
And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts)
und denjenigen, die ihre Scham hüten,
Except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they will not be blamed -
Except from their wives or (the slaves) that their right hands possess, - for then, they are free from blame;
außer gegenüber ihren Gattinnen oder was ihre rechte Hand (an Sklavinnen) besitzt, denn sie sind (hierin) nicht zu tadeln,
But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors -
But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors;
- wer aber darüber hinaus (etwas) begehrt, das sind die Übertreter -,
And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive
Those who are faithfully true to their Amanat (all the duties which Allah has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts) and to their covenants;
und denjenigen, die auf die ihnen anvertrauten Güter und ihre Verpflichtung achtgeben,
And they who carefully maintain their prayers -
And those who strictly guard their (five compulsory congregational) Salawat (prayers) (at their fixed stated hours).
und denjenigen, die ihre Gebete einhalten.
Those are the inheritors
These are indeed the inheritors
Das sind die Erben,
Who will inherit al - Firdaus. They will abide therein eternally.
Who shall inherit the Firdaus (Paradise). They shall dwell therein forever.
die das Paradies erben werden; ewig werden sie darin bleiben.
And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay.
And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay (water and earth).
Wir schufen den Menschen ja aus einem Auszug aus Lehm.
Then We placed him as a sperm - drop in a firm lodging.
Thereafter We made him (the offspring of Adam) as a Nutfah (mixed drops of the male and female sexual discharge and lodged it) in a safe lodging (womb of the woman).
Hierauf machten Wir ihn zu einem Samentropfen in einem festen Aufenthaltsort.
Then We made the sperm - drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the best of creators.
Then We made the Nutfah into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We made the clot into a little lump of flesh, then We made out of that little lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We brought it forth as another creation. So Blessed is Allah, the Best of creators.
Hierauf schufen Wir den Samentropfen zu einem Anhängsel, dann schufen Wir das Anhängsel zu einem kleinen Klumpen, dann schufen Wir den kleinen Klumpen zu Knochen, dann bekleideten Wir die Knochen mit Fleisch. Hierauf ließen Wir ihn als eine weitere Schöpfung entstehen. Segensreich ist Allah, der beste Schöpfer.
Then indeed, after that you are to die.
After that, surely, you will die.
Hierauf werdet ihr gewiß nach (all) diesem sterben.
Then indeed you, on the Day of Resurrection, will be resurrected.
Then (again), surely, you will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection.
Hierauf werdet ihr gewiß am Tag der Auferstehung auferweckt werden.
And We have created above you seven layered heavens, and never have We been of [Our] creation unaware.
And indeed We have created above you seven heavens (one over the other), and We are never unaware of the creation.
Und Wir schufen ja über euch sieben Lagen, und Wir sind der Schöpfung nicht unachtsam.
And We have sent down rain from the sky in a measured amount and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are Able to take it away.
And We sent down from the sky water (rain) in (due) measure, and We gave it lodging in the earth, and verily, We are Able to take it away.
Und Wir lassen vom Himmel Wasser in (bestimmtem) Maß herabkommen und lassen es sich dann in der Erde aufhalten. Und Wir habe'n fürwahr die Macht, es (wieder) wegzunehmen.
And We brought forth for you thereby gardens of palm trees and grapevines in which for you are abundant fruits and from which you eat.
Then We brought forth for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you, and whereof you eat.
Dann lassen Wir euch dadurch Gärten mit Palmen und Rebstöcken entstehen, in denen ihr vielerlei Früchte habt und von denen ihr eßt,
And [We brought forth] a tree issuing from Mount Sinai which produces oil and food for those who eat.
And a tree (olive) that springs forth from Mount Sinai, that grows (produces) oil, and (it is a) relish for the eaters.
und einen Baum, der aus dem Berg Saina herauskommt, der Öl hervorbringt und auch Tunke für diejenigen, die essen.
And indeed, for you in livestock is a lesson. We give you drink from that which is in their bellies, and for you in them are numerous benefits, and from them you eat.
And verily in the cattle there is indeed a lesson for you. We give you to drink (milk) of that which is in their bellies. And there are, in them, numerous (other) benefits for you, and of them you eat.
Und (auch) im Vieh habt ihr wahrlich eine Lehre. Wir geben euch von dem, was in ihren Leibern ist, zu trinken. An ihnen habt ihr vielerlei Nutzen, und davon eßt ihr.
And upon them and on ships you are carried.
And on them, and on ships you are carried.
Und auf ihnen und auf den Schiffen werdet ihr getragen.
And We had certainly sent Noah to his people, and he said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"
And indeed We sent Nuh (Noah) to his people, and he said: "O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other Ilah (God) but Him (Islamic Monotheism). Will you not then be afraid (of Him i.e. of His punishment because of worshipping others besides Him)?"
Und Wir sandten bereits Nuh zu seinem Volk. Da sagte er: "O mein Volk, dient Allah. Keinen Gott habt ihr außer Ihm. Wollt ihr denn nicht gottesfürchtig sein?"
But the eminent among those who disbelieved from his people said, "This is not but a man like yourselves who wishes to take precedence over you; and if Allah had willed [to send a messenger], He would have sent down angels. We have not heard of this among our forefathers.
But the chiefs of his people who disbelieved said: "He is no more than a human being like you, he seeks to make himself superior to you. Had Allah willed, He surely could have sent down angels. Never did we hear such a thing among our fathers of old.
Da sagte die aus seinem Volk führende Schar, die ungläubig war: "Dieser ist nur ein menschliches Wesen wie ihr, das einen Vorzug euch gegenüber haben will. Und wenn Allah gewollt hätte, hätte Er wahrlich Engel herabgesandt. Wir haben so etwas bei unseren Vorvätern nicht gehört.
He is not but a man possessed with madness, so wait concerning him for a time."
"He is only a man in whom is madness, so wait for him a while."
Er ist nur ein Mann, der an Besessenheit leidet; so wartet mit ihm für eine gewisse Zeit ab."
[Noah] said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."
[Nuh (Noah)] said: "O my Lord! Help me because they deny me."
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, hilf mir, wo sie mich der Lüge bezichtigen."
So We inspired to him, "Construct the ship under Our observation, and Our inspiration, and when Our command comes and the oven overflows, put into the ship from each [creature] two mates and your family, except those for whom the decree [of destruction] has proceeded. And do not address Me concerning those who have wronged; indeed, they are to be drowned.
So We revealed to him (saying): "Construct the ship under Our Eyes and under Our Revelation (guidance). Then, when Our Command comes, and water gushes forth from the oven, take on board of each kind two (male and female), and your family, except those thereof against whom the Word has already gone forth. And address Me not in favour of those who have done wrong. Verily, they are to be drowned.
Da gaben Wir ihm ein: "Verfertige das Schiff vor Unseren Augen und nach Unserer Eingebung. Wenn dann Unser Befehl kommt und der Ofen brodelt, so führe von jeder (Art) ein Paar und deine Angehörigen hinein, außer gegen wen das Wort vorher ergangen ist. Und sprich Mich nicht an zugunsten derjenigen, die Unrecht getan haben; sie werden ertränkt werden.
And when you have boarded the ship, you and those with you, then say, 'Praise to Allah who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.'
And when you have embarked on the ship, you and whoever is with you, then say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has saved us from the people who are Zalimun (i.e. oppressors, wrong-doers, polytheists, those who join others in worship with Allah).
Und wenn du dich nun auf dem Schiff eingerichtet hast, du und diejenigen, die mit dir sind, dann sag: (Alles) Lob gehört Allah, Der uns von dem ungerechten Volk errettet hat!
And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].' "
And say: "My Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing-place, for You are the Best of those who bring to land."
Und sag: Mein Herr, gewähre mir einen gesegneten Abstieg', denn Du bist der Beste derjenigen, die Abstieg gewähren."
Indeed in that are signs, and indeed, We are ever testing [Our servants].
Verily, in this [what We did as regards drowning of the people of Nuh (Noah)], there are indeed Ayat (proofs, evidence, lessons, signs, etc. for men to understand), for sure We are ever putting (men) to the test.
Darin sind wahrlich Zeichen. Wir haben (sie damit) fürwahr geprüft.
Then We produced after them a generation of others.
Then, after them, We created another generation.
Hierauf ließen Wir nach ihnen ein anderes Geschlecht entstehen.
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves, [saying], "Worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"
And We sent to them a Messenger from among themselves (saying): "Worship Allah! You have no other Ilah (God) but Him. Will you not then be afraid (of Him i.e. of His punishment because of worshipping others besides Him)?"
Dann schickten Wir zu ihnen einen Gesandten von ihnen: "Dient Allah! Keinen Gott habt ihr außer Ihm. Wollt ihr denn nicht gottesfürchtig sein?"
And the eminent among his people who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter while We had given them luxury in the worldly life said, "This is not but a man like yourselves. He eats of that from which you eat and drinks of what you drink.
And the chiefs of his people who disbelieved and denied the Meeting in the Hereafter, and whom We had given the luxuries and comforts of this life, said: "He is no more than a human being like you, he eats of that which you eat, and drinks of what you drink.
Und die führende Schar aus seinem Volk, die ungläubig war und die Begegnung mit dem Jenseits für Lüge erklärte und der Wir im diesseitigen Leben üppigen Wohlstand verliehen hatten, sagte: "Dieser ist nur ein menschliches Wesen wie ihr, das von dem ißt, was ihr eßt, und von dem trinkt, was ihr trinkt.
And if you should obey a man like yourselves, indeed, you would then be losers.
"If you were to obey a human being like yourselves, then verily you indeed would be losers.
Wenn ihr einem menschlichen Wesen euresgleichen gehorcht, dann werdet ihr fürwahr Verlierer sein.
Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones that you will be brought forth [once more]?
"Does he promise you that when you have died and have become dust and bones, you shall come out alive (resurrected)?
Verspricht er euch etwa, daß ihr, wenn ihr gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden seid, (wieder) hervorgebracht werdet?
How far, how far, is that which you are promised.
"Far, very far is that which you are promised!
Weit, weit entfernt ist das, was euch versprochen wird.
Life is not but our worldly life - we die and live, but we will not be resurrected.
"There is nothing but our life of this world! We die and we live! And we are not going to be resurrected!
Es gibt nur unser diesseitiges Leben: Wir sterben und wir leben, und wir werden nicht auferweckt.
He is not but a man who has invented a lie about Allah, and we will not believe him."
"He is only a man who has invented a lie against Allah, and we are not going to believe in him."
Er ist nur ein Mann, der gegen Allah eine Lüge ersonnen hat; und wir wollen ihm nicht glauben."
He said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."
He said: "O my Lord! Help me because they deny me."
Er sagte: "Mein Herr, hilf mir, wo sie mich der Lüge bezichtigen."
[Allah] said, "After a little, they will surely become regretful."
(Allah) said: "In a little while, they are sure to be regretful."
Er sagte: "Über ein kleines werden sie wahrlich Reue empfinden."
So the shriek seized them in truth, and We made them as [plant] stubble. Then away with the wrongdoing people.
So As-Saihah (torment - awful cry) overtook them in truth (with justice), and We made them as rubbish of dead plants. So away with the people who are Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, disobedient to His Messengers).
Da ergriff sie zu Recht der Schrei, und so machten Wir sie zu Abschaum. Weg darum mit dem ungerechten Volk!
Then We produced after them other generations.
Then, after them, We created other generations.
Hierauf ließen Wir nach ihnen andere Geschlechter entstehen.
No nation will precede its time [of termination], nor will they remain [thereafter].
No nation can advance their term, nor can they delay it.
Keine Gemeinschaft kann ihrer Frist vorausgehen, noch sie hinausschieben.
Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time there came to a nation its messenger, they denied him, so We made them follow one another [to destruction], and We made them narrations. So away with a people who do not believe.
Then We sent Our Messengers in succession. Every time there came to a nation their Messenger, they denied him; so We made them follow one another (to destruction), and We made them as Ahadith (the true stories for mankind to learn a lesson from them). So away with a people who believe not!
Hierauf sandten Wir Unsere Gesandten, einen nach dem anderen. Jedesmal, wenn zu einer Gemeinschaft ihr Gesandter kam, bezichtigten sie ihn der Lüge. So ließen Wir die einen von ihnen auf die anderen folgen und machten sie zu(m Gegenstand von) Geschichten. Weg darum mit Leuten, die nicht glauben!
Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our signs and a clear authority
Then We sent Musa (Moses) and his brother Harun (Aaron), with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and manifest authority,
Hierauf sandten Wir Musa und seinen Bruder Harun mit Unseren Zeichen und einer deutlichen Ermächtigung
To Pharaoh and his establishment, but they were arrogant and were a haughty people.
To Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs, but they behaved insolently and they were people self-exalting (by disobeying their Lord, and exalting themselves over and above the Messenger of Allah).
zu Fir'aun und seiner führenden Schar. Sie aber verhielten sich hochmütig und waren überhebliche Leute.
They said, "Should we believe two men like ourselves while their people are for us in servitude?"
They said: "Shall we believe in two men like ourselves, and their people are obedient to us with humility (and we use them to serve us as we like)."
Sie sagten: "Sollen wir denn zwei menschlichen Wesen unseresgleichen glauben, wo doch ihr Volk in unserem Dienst steht?"
So they denied them and were of those destroyed.
So they denied them both [Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)] and became of those who were destroyed.
Sie bezichtigten sie der Lüge, und so gehörten sie zu denen, die vernichtet wurden.
And We certainly gave Moses the Scripture that perhaps they would be guided.
And indeed We gave Musa (Moses) the Scripture, that they may be guided.
Und Wir gaben bereits Musa die Schrift, auf daß sie rechtgeleitet werden mögen.
And We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign and sheltered them within a high ground having level [areas] and flowing water.
And We made the son of Maryam (Mary) and his mother as a sign, and We gave them refuge on high ground, a place of rest, security and flowing streams.
Und Wir machten den Sohn Maryams und seine Mutter zu einem Zeichen und gewährten ihnen Zuflucht auf einer Anhöhe mit festem Grund und Quellwasser.
[Allah said], "O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed, I, of what you do, am Knowing.
O (you) Messengers! Eat of the Tayyibat [all kinds of Halal foods which Allah has made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables, fruits, etc.] and do righteous deeds. Verily! I am Well-Acquainted with what you do.
"O ihr Gesandten, eßt von den guten Dingen und handelt rechtschaffen; gewiß, Ich weiß über das, was ihr tut, Bescheid.
And indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear Me."
And verily this your religion (of Islamic Monotheism) is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear (keep your duty to) Me.
Gewiß, diese ist eure Gemeinschaft, eine einzige Gemeinschaft, und Ich bin euer Herr; so fürchtet Mich!"
But the people divided their religion among them into sects - each faction, in what it has, rejoicing.
But they (men) have broken their religion among them into sects, each group rejoicing in what is with it (as its beliefs).
Aber sie spalteten sich in ihrer Angelegenheit untereinander nach (verschiedenen) Büchern'; und jede Gruppierung ist froh über das, was sie bei sich hat.
So leave them in their confusion for a time.
So leave them in their error for a time.
So lasse sie in ihrer Verwirrung für eine gewisse Zeit
Do they think that what We extend to them of wealth and children
Do they think that in wealth and children with which We enlarge them
Meinen sie etwa, daß Wir, wenn Wir sie mit Besitz und Söhnen unterstützen,
Is [because] We hasten for them good things? Rather, they do not perceive.
We hasten unto them with good things. Nay, [it is a Fitnah (trial) in this worldly life so that they will have no share of good things in the Hereafter] but they perceive not. [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi].
Uns beeilen, ihnen gute Dinge (zu gewähren)? Aber nein! Sie merken nicht.
Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their Lord
Verily those who live in awe for fear of their Lord;
Gewiß, diejenigen, die aus Furcht vor ihrem Herrn besorgt sind
And they who believe in the signs of their Lord
And those who believe in the Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord;
und die an die Zeichen ihres Herrn glauben
And they who do not associate anything with their Lord
And those who join not anyone (in worship) as partners with their Lord;
und die ihrem Herrn nicht(s) beigesellen
And they who give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they will be returning to their Lord -
And those who give that (their charity) which they give (and also do other good deeds) with their hearts full of fear (whether their alms and charities have been accepted or not), because they are sure to return to their Lord (for reckoning).
und die geben, was sie geben, während ihre Herzen sich (davor) ängstigen, weil sie zu ihrem Herrn zurückkehren werden,
It is those who hasten to good deeds, and they outstrip [others] therein.
It is these who hasten in the good deeds, and they are foremost in them [e.g. offering the compulsory Salat (prayers) in their (early) stated, fixed times and so on].
diese beeilen sich mit den guten Dingen, und sie werden sie erreichen.
And We charge no soul except [with that within] its capacity, and with Us is a record which speaks with truth; and they will not be wronged.
And We task not any person except according to his capacity, and with Us is a Record which speaks the truth, and they will not be wronged.
Wir erlegen keiner Seele mehr auf, als sie zu leisten vermag. Und bei Uns ist ein Buch, das die Wahrheit redet, und es wird ihnen kein Unrecht zugefügt.
But their hearts are covered with confusion over this, and they have [evil] deeds besides disbelief which they are doing,
Nay, but their hearts are covered from (understanding) this (the Qur'an), and they have other (evil) deeds, besides, which they are doing.
Aber nein! Ihre Herzen befinden sich in tiefer Achtlosigkeit davor'. Und es gibt bei ihnen (andere) Taten außer diesen, die sie ausführen.
Until when We seize their affluent ones with punishment, at once they are crying [to Allah] for help.
Until when We seize those of them who lead a luxurious life with punishment: behold they make humble invocation with a loud voice.
Wenn Wir dann diejenigen von ihnen, die üppig leben, mit der Strafe ergreifen, flehen sie sogleich laut um Hilfe.
Do not cry out today. Indeed, by Us you will not be helped.
Invoke not loudly this day! Certainly you shall not be helped by Us.
"Fleht nicht um Hilfe heute, denn euch wird von Uns nicht geholfen.
My verses had already been recited to you, but you were turning back on your heels
Indeed My Verses used to be recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels (denying them, and refusing with hatred to listen to them).
Meine Zeichen wurden euch bereits verlesen. Aber ihr pflegtet auf euren Fersen kehrtzumachen,
In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night, speaking evil.
In pride (they - Quraish pagans and polytheists of Makkah used to feel proud that they are the dwellers of Makkah sanctuary - Haram), talking evil about it (the Qur'an) by night.
indem ihr euch davon hochmütig in eurem Nachtgeplauder abwandtet."
Then have they not reflected over the Qur'an, or has there come to them that which had not come to their forefathers?
Have they not pondered over the Word (of Allah, i.e. what is sent down to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم), or has there come to them what had not come to their fathers of old?
Haben sie denn nicht über das Wort nachgedacht, oder ist zu ihnen gekommen, was nicht zu ihren Vorvätern kam?
Or did they not know their Messenger, so they are toward him disacknowledging?
Or is it that they did not recognize their Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) so they deny him?
Oder haben sie ihren Gesandten nicht erkannt, so daß sie ihn (nun) verwerfen?
Or do they say, "In him is madness?" Rather, he brought them the truth, but most of them, to the truth, are averse.
Or say they: There is madness in him? Nay, but he brought them the truth [i.e. Tauhid: Worshipping Allah Alone in all aspects, the Qur'an and the religion of Islam], but most of them (the disbelievers) are averse to the truth.
Oder sagen sie: "Er leidet an Besessenheit?" Nein! Vielmehr kam er zu ihnen mit der Wahrheit, aber den meisten von ihnen ist die Wahrheit zuwider.
But if the Truth had followed their inclinations, the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them would have been ruined. Rather, We have brought them their message, but they, from their message, are turning away.
And if the truth had been in accordance with their desires, verily, the heavens and the earth, and whosoever is therein would have been corrupted! Nay, We have brought them their reminder, but they turn away from their reminder.
Wenn die Wahrheit ihren Neigungen gefolgt wäre, gerieten die Himmel und die Erde und wer in ihnen ist wahrlich ins Verderben. Aber nein! Wir kamen zu ihnen mit ihrer Ermahnung, sie aber wenden sich von ihrer Ermahnung ab.
Or do you, [O Muhammad], ask them for payment? But the reward of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers.
Or is it that you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) ask them for some wages? But the recompense of your Lord is better, and He is the Best of those who give sustenance.
Oder verlangst du von ihnen eine Entlohnung? Aber die Entlohnung deines Herrn ist besser, und Er ist der beste Versorger.
And indeed, you invite them to a straight path.
And certainly, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) call them to the Straight Path (true religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Und du lädst sie wahrlich zu einem geraden Weg ein.
But indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deviating from the path.
And verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter are indeed deviating far astray from the Path (true religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Jene, die nicht an das Jenseits glauben, weichen fürwahr vom Weg ab.
And even if We gave them mercy and removed what was upon them of affliction, they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.
And though We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on them, still they would obstinately persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.
Wenn Wir Uns ihrer erbarmten und das Unheil, das auf ihnen ist, hinwegnähmen, würden sie wahrlich in ihrer Auflehnung verharren und umherirren.
And We had gripped them with suffering [as a warning], but they did not yield to their Lord, nor did they humbly supplicate, [and will continue thus]
And indeed We seized them with punishment, but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor did they invoke (Allah) with submission to Him.
Wir haben sie ja mit der Strafe ergriffen. Aber weder unterwarfen sie sich ihrem Herrn noch flehten sie demütig.
Until when We have opened before them a door of severe punishment, immediately they will be therein in despair.
Until, when We open for them the gate of severe punishment, then lo! they will be plunged into destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair.
Wenn Wir ihnen dann ein Tor zu strenger Strafe öffnen, sind sie darüber sogleich ganz verzweifelt.
And it is He who produced for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful.
It is He Who has created for you (the sense of) hearing (ears), eyes (sight), and hearts (understanding). Little thanks you give.
Er ist es, Der euch Gehör, Augenlicht und Herzen hat entstehen lassen. Wie wenig dankbar ihr seid!
And it is He who has multiplied you throughout the earth, and to Him you will be gathered.
And it is He Who has created you on the earth, and to Him you shall be gathered back.
Und Er ist es, Der euch auf der Erde (an Zahl) hat anwachsen lassen, und zu Ihm werdet ihr versammelt werden.
And it is He who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of the night and the day. Then will you not reason?
And it is He Who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of night and day. Will you not then understand?
Und Er ist es, Der lebendig macht und sterben läßt; und auf Ihn geht der Unterschied von Nacht und Tag zurück. Begreift ihr denn nicht?
Rather, they say like what the former peoples said.
Nay, but they say the like of what the men of old said.
Aber nein! Sie sagen das gleiche, was die Früheren gesagt haben.
They said, "When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
They said: "When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we be resurrected indeed?
Sie sagen: "Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde und Knochen geworden sind, sollen wir denn dann wirklich auferweckt werden?
We have been promised this, we and our forefathers, before; this is not but legends of the former peoples."
"Verily, this we have been promised - we and our fathers before (us)! This is only the tales of the ancients!"
Dies ist bereits zuvor uns und unseren Vätern versprochen worden. Das sind nur Fabeln der Früheren."
Say, [O Muhammad], "To whom belongs the earth and whoever is in it, if you should know?"
Say: "Whose is the earth and whosoever is therein? If you know!"
Sag: Wem gehört die Erde und wer auf ihr ist, wenn ihr (es) wißt?
They will say, "To Allah." Say, "Then will you not remember?"
They will say: "It is Allah's!" Say: "Will you not then remember?"
Sie werden sagen: "(Alles) gehört Allah." Bedenkt ihr denn nicht?
Say, "Who is Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne?"
Say: "Who is (the) Lord of the seven heavens, and (the) Lord of the Great Throne?"
Sag: Wer ist der Herr der sieben Himmel und der Herr des gewaltigen Thrones?
They will say, "[They belong] to Allah." Say, "Then will you not fear Him?"
They will say: "Allah." Say: "Will you not then fear Allah (believe in His Oneness, obey Him, believe in the Resurrection and Recompense for every good or bad deed)?"
Sie werden sagen: "(Alles) gehört Allah." Sag: Wollt ihr denn nicht gottesfürchtig sein?
Say, "In whose hand is the realm of all things - and He protects while none can protect against Him - if you should know?"
Say "In Whose Hand is the sovereignty of everything (i.e. treasures of each and everything)? And He protects (all), while against Whom there is no protector, (i.e. if Allah saves anyone none can punish or harm him, and if Allah punishes or harms anyone none can save him), if you know?" [Tafsir Al-Qurtubi]
Sag: In wessen Hand ist die Herrschaftsgewalt über alles, Der Schutz gewährt und gegen Den kein Schutz gewährt werden kann, wenn ihr wißt?
They will say, "[All belongs] to Allah." Say, "Then how are you deluded?"
They will say: "(All that belongs) to Allah." Say: "How then are you deceived and turn away from the truth?"
Sie werden sagen: "(Alles) gehört Allah." Wieso seid ihr denn einem Zauber verfallen?
Rather, We have brought them the truth, and indeed they are liars.
Nay, but We have brought them the truth (Islamic Monotheism), and verily, they (disbelievers) are liars.
Nein! Vielmehr sind Wir zu ihnen mit der Wahrheit gekommen, aber sie sind wahrlich Lügner.
Allah has not taken any son, nor has there ever been with Him any deity. [If there had been], then each deity would have taken what it created, and some of them would have sought to overcome others. Exalted is Allah above what they describe [concerning Him].
No son (or offspring) did Allah beget, nor is there any ilah (god) along with Him. (If there had been many gods), then each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have tried to overcome others! Glorified be Allah above all that they attribute to Him!
Allah hat Sich keine Kinder genommen, und keinen Gott gibt es neben Ihm, sonst würde fürwahr jeder Gott das wegnehmen, was er erschaffen hat, und die einen von ihnen würden sich den anderen gegenüber wahrlich überheblich zeigen. Preis sei Allah, (und Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) zuschreiben,
[He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, so high is He above what they associate [with Him].
All-Knower of the unseen and the seen! Exalted be He over all that they associate as partners to Him!
Dem Kenner des Verborgenen und des Offenbaren! Erhaben ist Er über das, was sie (Ihm) beigesellen.
Say, [O Muhammad], "My Lord, if You should show me that which they are promised,
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "My Lord! If You would show me that with which they are threatened (torment),
Sag: Mein Herr, wenn immer Du mir zeigst, was ihnen angedroht wird,
My Lord, then do not place me among the wrongdoing people."
"My Lord! Then (save me from Your punishment), put me not amongst the people who are the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers)."
mein Herr, dann stelle mich nicht unter das ungerechte Volk.
And indeed, We are able to show you what We have promised them.
And indeed We are Able to show you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) that with which We have threatened them.
Wir haben fürwahr die Macht dazu, dir zu zeigen, was Wir ihnen androhen.
Repel, by [means of] what is best, [their] evil. We are most knowing of what they describe.
Repel evil with that which is better. We are Best-Acquainted with the things they utter.
Wehre mit dem, was besser ist, das Böse ab. Wir wissen sehr wohl, was sie da zuschreiben.
And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils,
And say: "My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils).
Und sag: Mein Herr, ich nehme Zuflucht bei Dir vor den Aufstachelungen der Satane.
And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me."
"And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they should come near me."
Und ich nehme Zuflucht bei Dir davor, mein Herr, daß sie mich aufsuchen.
[For such is the state of the disbelievers], until, when death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back
Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he says: "My Lord! Send me back,
Wenn dann der Tod zu einem von ihnen kommt, sagt er: "Mein Herr, bringt mich zurück,
That I might do righteousness in that which I left behind." No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.
"So that I may do good in that which I have left behind!" No! It is but a word that he speaks; and behind them is Barzakh (a barrier) until the Day when they will be resurrected.
auf daß ich rechtschaffen handele in dem, was ich hinterlassen habe." Keineswegs! Es ist nur ein Wort, das er (so) sagt; hinter ihnen wird ein trennendes Hindernis sein bis zu dem Tag, da sie auferweckt werden.
So when the Horn is blown, no relationship will there be among them that Day, nor will they ask about one another.
Then, when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no kinship among them that Day, nor will they ask of one another.
Wenn dann ins Horn geblasen wird, dann wird es zwischen ihnen keine Verwandt schaft mehr geben an jenem Tag, und sie fragen sich nicht mehr gegenseitig.
And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the .
Then, those whose scales (of good deeds) are heavy, they are the .
Wessen Waagschalen schwer sein werden, das sind diejenigen, denen es wohl ergeht.
But those whose scales are light - those are the ones who have lost their souls, [being] in Hell, abiding eternally.
And those whose scales (of good deeds) are light, they are those who lose their ownselves, in Hell will they abide.
Wessen Waagschalen aber leicht sein werden, das sind diejenigen, die ihre Seelen verloren haben; in der Hölle werden sie ewig bleiben.
The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles.
The Fire will burn their faces, and therein they will grin, with displaced lips (disfigured).
Das Feuer schlägt in ihre Gesichter, und sie werden darin erblaßt sein..
[It will be said]. "Were not My verses recited to you and you used to deny them?"
"Were not My Verses (this Qur'an) recited to you, and then you used to deny them?"
Wurden euch nicht Meine Zeichen verlesen, ihr aber pflegtet sie für Lüge zu erklären?
They will say, "Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame us, and we were a people astray.
They will say: "Our Lord! Our wretchedness overcame us, and we were (an) erring people.
Sie werden sagen: "Unser Herr, unser Unglück hat uns besiegt, und wir waren irregehende Leute.
Our Lord, remove us from it, and if we were to return [to evil], we would indeed be wrongdoers."
"Our Lord! Bring us out of this. If ever we return (to evil), then indeed we shall be Zalimun: (polytheists, oppressors, unjust, and wrong-doers)."
Unser Herr, bringe uns aus ihr heraus. Wenn wir rückfällig werden, dann sind wir (wirklich) ungerecht."
He will say, "Remain despised therein and do not speak to Me.
He (Allah) will say: "Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!"
Er sagt: "Seid darin verstoßen, und sprecht nicht mit Mir.
Indeed, there was a party of My servants who said, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, and You are the best of the merciful.'
Verily there was a party of My slaves, who used to say: "Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us, and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of all who show mercy!"
Gewiß, eine Gruppe von Meinen Dienern pflegte zu sagen: .Unser Herr, wir glauben, so vergib uns und erbarme Dich unser, denn Du bist der Beste der Barmherzigen.'
But you took them in mockery to the point that they made you forget My remembrance, and you used to laugh at them.
But you took them for a laughing stock, so much so that they made you forget My Remembrance while you used to laugh at them!
Aber ihr nahmt sie zum Gegenstand des Spottes, bis ihr ihretwegen Meine Ermahnung vergaßt, und ihr pflegtet über sie zu lachen.
Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patient endurance - that they are the attainers [of success]."
Verily I have rewarded them this Day for their patience: they are indeed the ones that are .
Ich habe ihnen heute, daß sie standhaft waren, damit vergolten, daß sie die Erfolgreichen sind."
[Allah] will say, "How long did you remain on earth in number of years?"
He (Allah) will say: "What number of years did you stay on earth?"
Er wird sagen: "Wie viele Jahre habt ihr in der Erde verweilt?"
They will say, "We remained a day or part of a day; ask those who enumerate."
They will say: "We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account."
Sie werden sagen: "Verweilt haben wir einen Tag oder den Teil von einem Tag; doch frage diejenigen, die zählen (können)."
He will say, "You stayed not but a little - if only you had known.
He (Allah) will say: "You stayed not but a little, if you had only known!
Er wird sagen: "Ihr habt nur ein wenig verweilt, wenn ihr doch nur wüßtet!
Then did you think that We created you uselessly and that to Us you would not be returned?"
"Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us?"
Meint ihr denn, daß Wir euch zum sinnlosen Spiel erschaffen hätten und daß ihr nicht zu Uns zurückgebracht würdet?"
So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.
So Exalted be Allah, the True King: La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Lord of the Supreme Throne!
Doch Erhaben ist Allah, der König, der Wahre. Es gibt keinen Gott außer Ihm, dem Herrn des ehrwürdigen Thrones.
And whoever invokes besides Allah another deity for which he has no proof - then his account is only with his Lord. Indeed, the disbelievers will not succeed.
And whoever invokes (or worships), besides Allah, any other ilah (god), of whom he has no proof; then his reckoning is only with his Lord. Surely! Al-Kafirun (the disbelievers in Allah and in the Oneness of Allah, polytheists, pagans, idolaters) will not be .
Und wer neben Allah einen anderen Gott anruft, für den er keinen Beweis hat, dessen Abrechnung liegt nur bei seinem Herrn. Gewiß, den Ungläubigen wird es nicht wohl ergehen.
And, [O Muhammad], say, "My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful."
And say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy!"
Und sag: Mein Herr, vergib und erbarme Dich, denn Du bist der Beste der Barmherzigen.