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).
Yusuf Ali
Sad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
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.
Yusuf Ali
But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self - glory and Separatism.
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.
Yusuf Ali
So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves! and the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies!
Saheeh International
Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."
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)!
Yusuf Ali
And the leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk ye away, and remain constant to your gods! For this is truly a thing designed (against you)!
Saheeh International
We have not heard of this in the latest religion. This is not but a fabrication.
"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!
Yusuf Ali
"What! has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among us?"... but they are in doubt concerning My (Own) Message! Nay, they have not yet tasted My Punishment!
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),
Yusuf Ali
Before them (were many who) rejected messengers, - the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh, the Lord of Stakes,
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)].
Yusuf Ali
These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook no delay.
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).
Yusuf Ali
Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (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).
Yusuf Ali
It was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide and at break of day,
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 ).
Yusuf Ali
And the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to Allah).
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);
Yusuf Ali
Has the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they climbed over the wall of the private 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.
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.
Yusuf Ali
When they entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of them, they said: "Fear not: we are two disputants, one of whom has wronged the other: Decide now between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, but guide us to the even Path..
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."
Yusuf Ali
"This man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he says, 'commit her to my care,' and is (moreover) harsh to 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].
[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.
Yusuf Ali
(David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding thy (single) ewe to be added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?"... and David gathered that We had tried him: he asked forgiveness of his Lord, fell down, bowing (in prostration), and turned (to Allah in repentance).
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).
Yusuf Ali
So We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful place of (Final) Return.
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.
Yusuf Ali
O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth (and justice): Nor follow thou the lusts (of thy heart), for they will mislead thee from the Path of Allah: for those who wander astray from the Path of Allah, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account.
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!
Yusuf Ali
Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!
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)?
Yusuf Ali
Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right?
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.
Yusuf Ali
(Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.
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)].
Yusuf Ali
Behold, there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of the highest breeding, and swift of foot;
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).
Yusuf Ali
And he said, "Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the glory of my Lord," - until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of night):
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).
Yusuf Ali
And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to Us in true devotion):
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."
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."
Yusuf Ali
He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
Saheeh International
So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,
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)!
Yusuf Ali
Commemorate Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering!"
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.
Yusuf Ali
And We gave him (back) his people, and doubled their number, - as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who have 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)!
Yusuf Ali
"And take in thy hand a little grass, and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)!
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.
Yusuf Ali
And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and Vision.
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].
Yusuf Ali
Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose) - proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter.
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;
Yusuf Ali
Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in abundance, and (delicious) 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.
Yusuf Ali
And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal 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!
Yusuf Ali
Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!
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.
Yusuf Ali
Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail; -
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).
Yusuf Ali
Yea, such! but - for the wrong - doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return! -
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!
Yusuf Ali
Hell! - they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)! -
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.
Yusuf Ali
Yea, such! - then shall they taste it, - a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold! -
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!
Yusuf Ali
And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!
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!"
Yusuf Ali
(The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No welcome for you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now evil is (this) place to stay in!"
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,
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one Allah, Supreme and Irresistible, -
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.
Yusuf Ali
Not so Iblis: he was haughty, and became one of those who reject Faith.
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?"
Yusuf Ali
(Allah) said: "O Iblis! What prevents thee from prostrating thyself to one whom I have created with my hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) 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).
Yusuf Ali
Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender.
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).
Yusuf Ali
"This is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds.
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".
Yusuf Ali
"And ye shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while."