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).
Shakir
Suad, I swear by the Quran, full of admonition.
Saheeh International
But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.
Arabic, with marks
بَلِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا فِي عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.
Shakir
Nay! those who disbelieve are in self - exaltation and opposition.
Saheeh International
How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.
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.
Shakir
And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves, and the disbelievers say: This is an enchanter, a liar.
Saheeh International
Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."
"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!
Shakir
Has the reminder been revealed to him from among us? Nay! they are in doubt as to My reminder. Nay! they have not yet tasted My chastisement!
Saheeh International
Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?
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),
Shakir
The people of Nuh and Ad, and Firon, the lord of spikes, rejected (apostles) before them.
Saheeh International
And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket. Those are the companies.
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)].
Shakir
Nor do these await aught but a single cry, there being no delay in it.
Saheeh International
And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"
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).
Shakir
Bear patiently what they say, and remember Our servant Dawood, the possessor of power; surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Saheeh International
Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.
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).
Shakir
Surely We made the mountains to sing the glory (of Allah) in unison with him at the evening and the sunrise,
Saheeh International
And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].
Arabic, with marks
وَالطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً ۖ كُلٌّ لَّهُ أَوَّابٌ
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 ).
Shakir
And the birds gathered together; all joined in singing with him.
Saheeh International
And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.
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);
Shakir
And has there come to you the story of the litigants, when they made an entry into the private chamber by ascending over the walls?
Saheeh International
When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.
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.
Shakir
When they entered in upon Dawood and he was frightened at them, they said: Fear not; two litigants, of whom one has acted wrongfully towards the other, therefore decide between us with justice, and do not act unjustly, and guide us to the right way.
Saheeh International
Indeed this, my brother, has ninety - nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."
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."
Shakir
Surely this is my brother; he has ninety - nine ewes and I have a single ewe; but he said: Make it over to me, and he has prevailed against me in discourse.
Saheeh International
[David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah].
[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.
Shakir
He said: Surely he has been unjust to you in demanding your ewe (to add) to his own ewes; and most surely most of the partners act wrongfully towards one another, save those who believe and do good, and very few are they; and Dawood was sure that We had tried him, so he sought the protection of his Lord and he fell down bowing and turned time after time (to Him).
Saheeh International
So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.
So We forgave him that, and verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good place of (final) return (Paradise).
Shakir
Therefore We rectified for him this, and most surely he had a nearness to Us and an excellent resort.
Saheeh International
[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.
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.
Shakir
o Dawood! surely We have made you a ruler in the land; so judge between men with justice and do not follow desire, lest it should lead you astray from the path of Allah; (as for) those who go astray from the path of Allah, they shall surely have a severe punishment because they forgot the day of reckoning.
Saheeh International
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve, so woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire.
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!
Shakir
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and what is between them in vain; that is the opinion of those who disbelieve then woe to those who disbelieve on account of the fire.
Saheeh International
Or should we treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allah like the wicked?
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)?
Shakir
Shall We treat those who believe and do good like the mischief - makers in the earth? Or shall We make those who guard (against evil) like the wicked?
Saheeh International
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.
(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.
Shakir
(It is) a Book We have revealed to you abounding in good that they may ponder over its verses, and that those endowed with understanding may be mindful.
Saheeh International
And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].
When there were displayed before him, in the afternoon, well trained horses of the highest breed [for Jihad (holy fighting in Allah's Cause)].
Shakir
When there were brought to him in the evening (horses) still when standing, swift when running - -
Saheeh International
And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."
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).
Shakir
Then he said: Surely I preferred the good things to the remembrance of my Lord - - until the sun set and time for Asr prayer was over, (he said):
Saheeh International
[He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking [their] legs and necks.
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).
Shakir
And certainly We tried Sulaiman, and We put on his throne a (mere) body, so he turned (to Allah).
Saheeh International
He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."
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)!
Shakir
And remember Our servant Ayyub, when he called upon his Lord: The Shaitan has afflicted me with toil and torment.
Saheeh International
[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and drink."
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.
Shakir
And We gave him his family and the like of them with them, as a mercy from Us, and as a reminder to those possessed of understanding.
Saheeh International
[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].
"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)!
Shakir
And take in your hand a green branch and beat her with It and do not break your oath; surely We found him patient; most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).
Saheeh International
And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.
And remember Our slaves, Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac), and Ya'qub (Jacob), (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding.
Shakir
And remember Our servants Ibrahim and Ishaq and Yaqoub, men of power and insight.
Saheeh International
Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].
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].
Shakir
Surely We purified them by a pure quality, the keeping in mind of the (final) abode.
Saheeh International
And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.
Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;
Shakir
Reclining therein, calling therein for many fruits and drink.
Saheeh International
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.
Arabic, with marks
۞ وَعِندَهُمْ قَاصِرَاتُ الطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ
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.
Shakir
And with them shall be those restraining their eyes, equals in age.
Saheeh International
This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.
Arabic, with marks
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِيَوْمِ الْحِسَابِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious - see V.2:2) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!
Shakir
This is what you are promised for the day of reckoning.
Saheeh International
Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.
Arabic, with marks
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُ مِن نَّفَادٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish.
Shakir
Most surely this is Our sustenance; it shall never come to an end;
Saheeh International
This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -
Arabic, with marks
هَٰذَا ۚ وَإِنَّ لِلطَّاغِينَ لَشَرَّ مَآبٍ
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).
Shakir
This (shall be so); and most surely there is an evil resort for the inordinate ones;
Saheeh International
Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.
Arabic, with marks
جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ الْمِهَادُ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!
Shakir
Hell; they shall enter it, so evil is the resting - place.
Saheeh International
This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.
Arabic, with marks
هَٰذَا فَلْيَذُوقُوهُ حَمِيمٌ وَغَسَّاقٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! Then let them taste it - a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.
Shakir
This (shall be so); so let them taste it, boiling and intensely cold (drink).
Saheeh International
And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.
Arabic, with marks
وَآخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِ أَزْوَاجٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And other (torments) of similar kind - all together!
Shakir
And other (punishment) of the same kind - - of various sorts.
Saheeh International
[Its inhabitants will say], "This is a company bursting in with you. No welcome for them. Indeed, they will burn in the Fire."
(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!"
Shakir
They shall say: Nay! you - - no welcome to you: you did proffer it to us, so evil is the resting - place.
Saheeh International
They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment in the Fire."
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,
Shakir
Say: I am only a warner, and there is no god but Allah, the One, the Subduer (of all):
Saheeh International
Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver."
Except Iblis (Satan): he was proud and was one of the disbelievers.
Shakir
But not Iblis: he was proud and he was one of the unbelievers.
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands? Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"
(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?"
Shakir
He said: O Iblis! what prevented you that you should do obeisance to him whom I created with My two hands? Are you proud or are you of the exalted ones?
Saheeh International
He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."
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).
Shakir
Say: I do not ask you for any reward for it; nor am I of those who affect:
Saheeh International
It is but a reminder to the worlds.
Arabic, with marks
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَالَمِينَ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"It (this Qur'an) is only a Reminder for all the 'Alamin (mankind and jinn).
Shakir
It is nothing but a reminder to the nations;
Saheeh International
And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."
Arabic, with marks
وَلَتَعْلَمُنَّ نَبَأَهُ بَعْدَ حِينٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while".
Shakir
And most certainly you will come to know about it after a time.