Al Dukhan

Saheeh International

1 Ha, Meem.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

1 In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ha.-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].

Yusuf Ali

1 Ha - Mim.

Transliteration

1 Hameem

Saheeh International

2 By the clear Book,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

2 By the manifest Book (this Qur'an) that makes things clear.

Yusuf Ali

2 By the Book that makes things clear; -

Transliteration

2 Waalkitabi almubeeni

Saheeh International

3 Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind].

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

3 We sent it (this Qur'an) down on a blessed night [(i.e. night of Al-Qadr, Surah No. 97) in the month of Ramadan - the 9th month of the Islamic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship].

Yusuf Ali

3 We sent it down during a Blessed Night: for We (ever) wish to warn (against Evil).

Transliteration

3 Inna anzalnahu fee laylatin mubarakatin inna kunna munthireena

Saheeh International

4 On that night is made distinct every precise matter -

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

4 Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments.

Yusuf Ali

4 In the (Night) is made distinct every affair of wisdom,

Transliteration

4 Feeha yufraqu kullu amrin hakeemin

Saheeh International

5 [Every] matter [proceeding] from Us. Indeed, We were to send [a messenger]

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

5 As a Command (or this Qur'an or the Decree of every matter) from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messengers),

Yusuf Ali

5 By command, from Our Presence. For We (ever) send (revelations),

Transliteration

5 Amran min AAindina inna kunna mursileena

Saheeh International

6 As mercy from your Lord. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

6 (As) a Mercy from your Lord. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.

Yusuf Ali

6 As Mercy from thy Lord: for He hears and knows (all things);

Transliteration

6 Rahmatan min rabbika innahu huwa alssameeAAu alAAaleemu

Saheeh International

7 Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them, if you would be certain.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

7 The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if you (but) have a faith with certainty.

Yusuf Ali

7 The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between them, if ye (but) have an assured faith.

Transliteration

7 Rabbi alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma in kuntum mooqineena

Saheeh International

8 There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death. [He is] your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

8 La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). It is He Who gives life and causes death - your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers.

Yusuf Ali

8 There is no god but He: It is He Who gives life and gives death, - The Lord and Cherisher to you and your earliest ancestors.

Transliteration

8 La ilaha illa huwa yuhyee wayumeetu rabbukum warabbu abaikumu alawwaleena

Saheeh International

9 But they are in doubt, amusing themselves.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

9 Nay! They play about in doubt.

Yusuf Ali

9 Yet they play about in doubt.

Transliteration

9 Bal hum fee shakkin yalAAaboona

Saheeh International

10 Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

10 Then wait you for the Day when the sky will bring forth a visible smoke,

Yusuf Ali

10 Then watch thou for the Day that the sky will bring forth a kind of smoke (or mist) plainly visible,

Transliteration

10 Fairtaqib yawma tatee alssamao bidukhanin mubeenin

Saheeh International

11 Covering the people; this is a painful torment.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

11 Covering the people: this is a painful torment.

Yusuf Ali

11 Enveloping the people: this will be a Penalty Grievous.

Transliteration

11 Yaghsha alnnasa hatha AAathabun aleemun

Saheeh International

12 [They will say], "Our Lord, remove from us the torment; indeed, we are believers."

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

12 (They will say): "Our Lord! Remove the torment from us, really we shall become believers!"

Yusuf Ali

12 (They will say:) "Our Lord! remove the Penalty from us, for we do really believe!"

Transliteration

12 Rabbana ikshif AAanna alAAathaba inna muminoona

Saheeh International

13 How will there be for them a reminder [at that time]? And there had come to them a clear Messenger.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

13 How can there be for them an admonition (at the time when the torment has reached them), when a Messenger explaining things clearly has already come to them.

Yusuf Ali

13 How shall the message be (effectual) for them, seeing that an Messenger explaining things clearly has (already) come to them, -

Transliteration

13 Anna lahumu alththikra waqad jaahum rasoolun mubeenun

Saheeh International

14 Then they turned away from him and said, "[He was] taught [and is] a madman."

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

14 Then they had turned away from him (Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) and said: (He is) one taught (by a human being), a madman!"

Yusuf Ali

14 Yet they turn away from him and say: "Tutored (by others), a man possessed!"

Transliteration

14 Thumma tawallaw AAanhu waqaloo muAAallamun majnoonun

Saheeh International

15 Indeed, We will remove the torment for a little. Indeed, you [disbelievers] will return [to disbelief].

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

15 Verily, We shall remove the torment for a while. Verily you will revert (to disbelief).

Yusuf Ali

15 We shall indeed remove the Penalty for a while, (but) truly ye will revert (to your ways).

Transliteration

15 Inna kashifoo alAAathabi qaleelan innakum AAaidoona

Saheeh International

16 The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed, We will take retribution.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

16 On the Day when We shall seize you with the greatest seizure (punishment). Verily, We will exact retribution.

Yusuf Ali

16 One day We shall seize you with a mighty onslaught: We will indeed (then) exact Retribution!

Transliteration

16 Yawma nabtishu albatshata alkubra inna muntaqimoona

Saheeh International

17 And We had already tried before them the people of Pharaoh, and there came to them a noble messenger,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

17 And indeed We tried before them Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people, when there came to them a noble Messenger [i.e. Musa (Moses) عليه السلام],

Yusuf Ali

17 We did, before them, try the people of Pharaoh: there came to them a messenger most honourable,

Transliteration

17 Walaqad fatanna qablahum qawma firAAawna wajaahum rasoolun kareemun

Saheeh International

18 [Saying], "Render to me the servants of Allah. Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger,"

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

18 Saying: "Deliver to me the slaves of Allah (i.e. the Children of Israel). Verily, I am to you a Messenger worthy of all trust.

Yusuf Ali

18 Saying: "Restore to me the Servants of Allah: I am to you an messenger worthy of all trust;

Transliteration

18 An addoo ilayya AAibada Allahi innee lakum rasoolun ameenun

Saheeh International

19 And [saying], "Be not haughty with Allah. Indeed, I have come to you with clear authority.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

19 "And exalt not yourselves against Allah. Truly, I have come to you with a manifest authority.

Yusuf Ali

19 "And be not arrogant as against Allah: for I come to you with authority manifest.

Transliteration

19 Waan la taAAloo AAala Allahi innee ateekum bisultanin mubeenin

Saheeh International

20 And indeed, I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord, lest you stone me.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

20 "And truly, I seek refuge with my Lord and your Lord, lest you should stone me (or call me a sorcerer or kill me).

Yusuf Ali

20 "For me, I have sought safety with my Lord and your Lord, against your injuring me.

Transliteration

20 Wainnee AAuthtu birabbee warabbikum an tarjumooni

Saheeh International

21 But if you do not believe me, then leave me alone."

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

21 "But if you believe me not, then keep away from me and leave me alone."

Yusuf Ali

21 "If ye believe me not, at least keep yourselves away from me."

Transliteration

21 Wain lam tuminoo lee faiAAtazilooni

Saheeh International

22 And [finally] he called to his Lord that these were a criminal people.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

22 (But they were aggressive), so he [Musa (Moses)] called upon his Lord (saying): "These are indeed the people who are Mujrimun (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals)."

Yusuf Ali

22 (But they were aggressive:) then he cried to his Lord: "These are indeed a people given to sin."

Transliteration

22 FadaAAa rabbahu anna haolai qawmun mujrimoona

Saheeh International

23 [Allah said], "Then set out with My servants by night. Indeed, you are to be pursued.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

23 (Allah said): "Depart you with My slaves by night. Surely, you will be pursued.

Yusuf Ali

23 (The reply came:) "March forth with My Servants by night: for ye are sure to be pursued.

Transliteration

23 Faasri biAAibadee laylan innakum muttabaAAoona

Saheeh International

24 And leave the sea in stillness. Indeed, they are an army to be drowned."

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

24 "And leave the sea as it is (quiet and divided). Verily, they are a host to be drowned."

Yusuf Ali

24 "And leave the sea as a furrow (divided): for they are a host (destined) to be drowned."

Transliteration

24 Waotruki albahra rahwan innahum jundun mughraqoona

Saheeh International

25 How much they left behind of gardens and springs

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

25 How many of gardens and springs that they [Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people] left behind,

Yusuf Ali

25 How many were the gardens and springs they left behind,

Transliteration

25 Kam tarakoo min jannatin waAAuyoonin

Saheeh International

26 And crops and noble sites

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

26 And green crops (fields) and goodly places,

Yusuf Ali

26 And corn - fields and noble buildings,

Transliteration

26 WazurooAAin wamaqamin kareemin

Saheeh International

27 And comfort wherein they were amused.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

27 And comforts of life wherein they used to take delight!

Yusuf Ali

27 And wealth (and conveniences of life), wherein they had taken such delight!

Transliteration

27 WanaAAmatin kanoo feeha fakiheena

Saheeh International

28 Thus. And We caused to inherit it another people.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

28 Thus (it was)! And We made other people inherit them (i.e. We made the Children of Israel to inherit the kingdom of Egypt).

Yusuf Ali

28 Thus (was their end)! And We made other people inherit (those things)!

Transliteration

28 Kathalika waawrathnaha qawman akhareena

Saheeh International

29 And the heaven and earth wept not for them, nor were they reprieved.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

29 And the heavens and the earth wept not for them, nor were they given a respite.

Yusuf Ali

29 And neither heaven nor earth shed a tear over them: nor were they given a respite (again).

Transliteration

29 Fama bakat AAalayhimu alssamao waalardu wama kanoo munthareena

Saheeh International

30 And We certainly saved the Children of Israel from the humiliating torment -

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

30 And indeed We saved the Children of Israel from the humiliating torment:

Yusuf Ali

30 We did deliver aforetime the Children of Israel from humiliating Punishment,

Transliteration

30 Walaqad najjayna banee israeela mina alAAathabi almuheeni

Saheeh International

31 From Pharaoh. Indeed, he was a haughty one among the transgressors.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

31 From Fir'aun (Pharaoh); verily he was arrogant and was of the Musrifun (those who transgress beyond bound in spending and other things and commit great sins).

Yusuf Ali

31 Inflicted by Pharaoh, for he was arrogant (even) among inordinate transgressors.

Transliteration

31 Min firAAawna innahu kana AAaliyan mina almusrifeena

Saheeh International

32 And We certainly chose them by knowledge over [all] the worlds.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

32 And We chose them (the Children of Israel) above the 'Alamin (mankind and jinn) [during the time of Musa (Moses)] with knowledge,

Yusuf Ali

32 And We chose them aforetime above the nations, knowingly,

Transliteration

32 Walaqadi ikhtarnahum AAala AAilmin AAala alAAalameena

Saheeh International

33 And We gave them of signs that in which there was a clear trial.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

33 And granted them signs in which there was a plain trial.

Yusuf Ali

33 And granted them Signs in which there was a manifest trial

Transliteration

33 Waataynahum mina alayati ma feehi balaon mubeenun

Saheeh International

34 Indeed, these [disbelievers] are saying,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

34 Verily, these (Quraish) people are saying:

Yusuf Ali

34 As to these (Quraish), they say forsooth:

Transliteration

34 Inna haolai layaqooloona

Saheeh International

35 "There is not but our first death, and we will not be resurrected.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

35 "There is nothing but our first death, and we shall not be resurrected.

Yusuf Ali

35 "There is nothing beyond our first death, and we shall not be raised again.

Transliteration

35 In hiya illa mawtatuna aloola wama nahnu bimunshareena

Saheeh International

36 Then bring [back] our forefathers, if you should be truthful."

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

36 "Then bring back our forefathers, if you speak the truth!"

Yusuf Ali

36 "Then bring (back) our forefathers, if what ye say is true!"

Transliteration

36 Fatoo biabaina in kuntum sadiqeena

Saheeh International

37 Are they better or the people of Tubba' and those before them? We destroyed them, [for] indeed, they were criminals.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

37 Are they better or the people of Tubba' and those before them? We destroyed them because they were indeed Mujrimun (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals).

Yusuf Ali

37 What! Are they better than the people of Tubba and those who were before them? We destroyed them because they were guilty of sin.

Transliteration

37 Ahum khayrun am qawmu tubbaAAin waallatheena min qablihim ahlaknahum innahum kanoo mujrimeena

Saheeh International

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

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

38 And We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, for mere play.

Yusuf Ali

38 We created not the heavens, the earth, and all between them, merely in (idle) sport:

Transliteration

38 Wama khalaqna alssamawati waalarda wama baynahuma laAAibeena

Saheeh International

39 We did not create them except in truth, but most of them do not know.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

39 We created them not except with truth (i.e. to examine and test those who are obedient and those who are disobedient and then reward the obedient ones and punish the disobedient ones), but most of them know not.

Yusuf Ali

39 We created them not except for just ends: but most of them do not understand.

Transliteration

39 Ma khalaqnahuma illa bialhaqqi walakinna aktharahum la yaAAlamoona

Saheeh International

40 Indeed, the Day of Judgement is the appointed time for them all -

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

40 Verily, the Day of Judgement (when Allah will judge between the creatures) is the time appointed for all of them -

Yusuf Ali

40 Verily the Day of sorting out is the time appointed for all of them, -

Transliteration

40 Inna yawma alfasli meeqatuhum ajmaAAeena

Saheeh International

41 The Day when no relation will avail a relation at all, nor will they be helped -

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

41 The Day when a Maula (a near relative) cannot avail a Maula (a near relative) in aught, and no help can they receive,

Yusuf Ali

41 The Day when no protector can avail his client in aught, and no help can they receive,

Transliteration

41 Yawma la yughnee mawlan AAan mawlan shayan wala hum yunsaroona

Saheeh International

42 Except those [believers] on whom Allah has mercy. Indeed, He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

42 Except him on whom Allah has Mercy. Verily, He is the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful.

Yusuf Ali

42 Except such as receive Allah's Mercy: for He is Exalted in Might, Most Merciful.

Transliteration

42 Illa man rahima Allahu innahu huwa alAAazeezu alrraheemu

Saheeh International

43 Indeed, the tree of zaqqum

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

43 Verily, the tree of Zaqqum

Yusuf Ali

43 Verily the tree of Zaqqum

Transliteration

43 Inna shajarata alzzaqqoomi

Saheeh International

44 Is food for the sinful.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

44 Will be the food of the sinners.

Yusuf Ali

44 Will be the food of the Sinful, -

Transliteration

44 TaAAamu alatheemi

Saheeh International

45 Like murky oil, it boils within bellies

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

45 Like boiling oil, it will boil in the bellies,

Yusuf Ali

45 Like molten brass; it will boil in their insides.

Transliteration

45 Kaalmuhli yaghlee fee albutooni

Saheeh International

46 Like the boiling of scalding water.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

46 Like the boiling of scalding water.

Yusuf Ali

46 Like the boiling of scalding water.

Transliteration

46 Kaghalyi alhameemi

Saheeh International

47 [It will be commanded], "Seize him and drag him into the midst of the Hellfire,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

47 (It will be said) "Seize him and drag him into the midst of blazing Fire,

Yusuf Ali

47 (A voice will cry: "Seize ye him and drag him into the midst of the Blazing Fire!

Transliteration

47 Khuthoohu faiAAtiloohu ila sawai aljaheemi

Saheeh International

48 Then pour over his head from the torment of scalding water."

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

48 "Then pour over his head the torment of boiling water.

Yusuf Ali

48 "Then pour over his head the Penalty of Boiling Water,

Transliteration

48 Thumma subboo fawqa rasihi min AAathabi alhameemi

Saheeh International

49 [It will be said], "Taste! Indeed, you are the honored, the noble!

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

49 "Taste you (this)! Verily, you were (pretending to be) the mighty, the generous!

Yusuf Ali

49 "Taste thou (this)! Truly wast thou mighty, full of honour!

Transliteration

49 Thuq innaka anta alAAazeezu alkareemu

Saheeh International

50 Indeed, this is what you used to dispute."

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

50 "Verily, this is that whereof you used to doubt!"

Yusuf Ali

50 "Truly this is what ye used to doubt!"

Transliteration

50 Inna hatha ma kuntum bihi tamtaroona

Saheeh International

51 Indeed, the righteous will be in a secure place;

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

51 Verily, the Muttaqun (the pious. See V.2:2), will be in place of Security (Paradise).

Yusuf Ali

51 As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security,

Transliteration

51 Inna almuttaqeena fee maqamin ameenin

Saheeh International

52 Within gardens and springs,

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

52 Among Gardens and Springs,

Yusuf Ali

52 Among Gardens and Springs;

Transliteration

52 Fee jannatin waAAuyoonin

Saheeh International

53 Wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

53 Dressed in fine silk and (also) in thick silk, facing each other,

Yusuf Ali

53 Dressed in fine silk and in rich brocade, they will face each other;

Transliteration

53 Yalbasoona min sundusin waistabraqin mutaqabileena

Saheeh International

54 Thus. And We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

54 So (it will be). And We shall marry them to Hur (fair female) with wide, lovely eyes.

Yusuf Ali

54 So; and We shall join them to fair women with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes.

Transliteration

54 Kathalika wazawwajnahum bihoorin AAeenin

Saheeh International

55 They will call therein for every [kind of] fruit - safe and secure.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

55 They will call therein for every kind of fruit in peace and security;

Yusuf Ali

55 There can they call for every kind of fruit in peace and security;

Transliteration

55 YadAAoona feeha bikulli fakihatin amineena

Saheeh International

56 They will not taste death therein except the first death, and He will have protected them from the punishment of Hellfire

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

56 They will never taste death therein except the first death (of this world), and He will save them from the torment of the blazing Fire,

Yusuf Ali

56 Nor will they there taste Death, except the first death; and He will preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire, -

Transliteration

56 La yathooqoona feeha almawta illa almawtata aloola wawaqahum AAathaba aljaheemi

Saheeh International

57 As bounty from your Lord. That is what is the great attainment.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

57 As a Bounty from your Lord! That will be the supreme success!

Yusuf Ali

57 As a Bounty from thy Lord! that will be the supreme achievement!

Transliteration

57 Fadlan min rabbika thalika huwa alfawzu alAAatheemu

Saheeh International

58 And indeed, We have eased the Qur'an in your tongue that they might be reminded.

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

58 Certainly, We have made this (Qur'an) easy in your tongue, in order that they may remember.

Yusuf Ali

58 Verily, We have made this (Qur'an) easy, in thy tongue, in order that they may give heed.

Transliteration

58 Fainnama yassarnahu bilisanika laAAallahum yatathakkaroona

Saheeh International

59 So watch, [O Muhammad]; indeed, they are watching [for your end].

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

59 Wait then (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم); verily, they (too) are waiting.

Yusuf Ali

59 So wait thou and watch; for they (too) are waiting.

Transliteration

59 Fairtaqib innahum murtaqiboona