Al Muminun

1 Certainly will the believers have succeeded:

1 The believers must (eventually) win through, -

2 They who are during their prayer humbly submissive

2 Those who humble themselves in their prayers;

3 And they who turn away from ill speech

3 Who avoid vain talk;

4 And they who are observant of zakah

4 Who are active in deeds of charity;

5 And they who guard their private parts

5 Who abstain from sex,

6 Except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they will not be blamed -

6 Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess, - for (in their case) they are free from blame,

7 But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors -

7 But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors; -

8 And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive

8 Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants;

9 And they who carefully maintain their prayers -

9 And who (strictly) guard their prayers; -

10 Those are the inheritors

10 These will be the heirs,

11 Who will inherit al - Firdaus. They will abide therein eternally.

11 Who will inherit Paradise: they will dwell therein (for ever).

12 And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay.

12 Man We did create from a quintessence (of clay);

13 Then We placed him as a sperm - drop in a firm lodging.

13 Then We placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest, firmly fixed;

14 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.

14 Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then we made out of that lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature. So blessed be Allah, the best to create!

15 Then indeed, after that you are to die.

15 After that, at length ye will die

16 Then indeed you, on the Day of Resurrection, will be resurrected.

16 Again, on the Day of Judgment, will ye be raised up.

17 And We have created above you seven layered heavens, and never have We been of [Our] creation unaware.

17 And We have made, above you, seven tracts; and We are never unmindful of (our) Creation.

18 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.

18 And We send down water from the sky according to (due) measure, and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are able to drain it off (with ease).

19 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.

19 With it We grow for you gardens of date - palms and vines: in them have ye abundant fruits: and of them ye eat (and have enjoyment), -

20 And [We brought forth] a tree issuing from Mount Sinai which produces oil and food for those who eat.

20 Also a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, which produces oil, and relish for those who use it for food.

21 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.

21 And in cattle (too) ye have an instructive example: from within their bodies We produce (milk) for you to drink; there are, in them, (besides), numerous (other) benefits for you; and of their (meat) ye eat;

22 And upon them and on ships you are carried.

22 And on them, as well as in ships, ye ride.

23 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?"

23 (Further, We sent a long line of prophets for your instruction). We sent Noah to his people: He said, "O my people! worship Allah! Ye have no other god but Him. Will ye not fear (Him)?"

24 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.

24 The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people said: "He is no more than a man like yourselves: his wish is to assert his superiority over you: if Allah had wished (to send messengers), He could have sent down angels; never did we hear such a thing (as he says), among our ancestors of old."

25 He is not but a man possessed with madness, so wait concerning him for a time."

25 (And some said): "He is only a man possessed: wait (and have patience) with him for a time."

26 [Noah] said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."

26 (Noah) said: "O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse me of falsehood!"

27 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.

27 So We inspired him (with this message): "Construct the Ark within Our sight and under Our guidance: then when comes Our Command, and the fountains of the earth gush forth, take thou on board pairs of every species, male and female, and thy family - except those of them against whom the Word has already gone forth: And address Me not in favour of the wrong - doers; for they shall be drowned (in the Flood).

28 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.'

28 And when thou hast embarked on the Ark - thou and those with thee, - say: "Praise be to Allah, Who has saved us from the people who do wrong."

29 And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].' "

29 And say: "O my Lord! enable me to disembark with thy blessing: for Thou art the Best to enable (us) to disembark."

30 Indeed in that are signs, and indeed, We are ever testing [Our servants].

30 Verily in this there are Signs (for men to understand); (thus) do We try (men).

31 Then We produced after them a generation of others.

31 Then We raised after them another generation.

32 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?"

32 And We sent to them a messenger from among themselves, (saying), "Worship Allah! ye have no other god but Him. Will ye not fear (Him)?"

33 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.

33 And the chiefs of his people, who disbelieved and denied the Meeting in the Hereafter, and on whom We had bestowed the good things of this life, said: "He is no more than a man like yourselves: he eats of that of which ye eat, and drinks of what ye drink.

34 And if you should obey a man like yourselves, indeed, you would then be losers.

34 "If ye obey a man like yourselves, behold, it is certain ye will be lost.

35 Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones that you will be brought forth [once more]?

35 "Does he promise that when ye die and become dust and bones, ye shall be brought forth (again)?

36 How far, how far, is that which you are promised.

36 "Far, very far is that which ye are promised!

37 Life is not but our worldly life - we die and live, but we will not be resurrected.

37 "There is nothing but our life in this world! We shall die and we live! But we shall never be raised up again!

38 He is not but a man who has invented a lie about Allah, and we will not believe him."

38 "He is only a man who invents a lie against Allah, but we are not the ones to believe in him!"

39 He said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."

39 (The prophet) said: "O my Lord! help me: for that they accuse me of falsehood."

40 [Allah] said, "After a little, they will surely become regretful."

40 (Allah) said: "In but a little while, they are sure to be sorry!"

41 So the shriek seized them in truth, and We made them as [plant] stubble. Then away with the wrongdoing people.

41 Then the Blast overtook them with justice, and We made them as rubbish of dead leaves (floating on the stream of Time)! So away with the people who do wrong!

42 Then We produced after them other generations.

42 Then We raised after them other generations.

43 No nation will precede its time [of termination], nor will they remain [thereafter].

43 No people can hasten their term, nor can they delay (it).

44 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.

44 Then sent We our messengers in succession: every time there came to a people their messenger, they accused him of falsehood: so We made them follow each other (in punishment): We made them as a tale (that is told): So away with a people that will not believe!

45 Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our signs and a clear authority

45 Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron, with Our Signs and authority manifest,

46 To Pharaoh and his establishment, but they were arrogant and were a haughty people.

46 To Pharaoh and his Chiefs: But these behaved insolently: they were an arrogant people.

47 They said, "Should we believe two men like ourselves while their people are for us in servitude?"

47 They said: "Shall we believe in two men like ourselves? And their people are subject to us!"

48 So they denied them and were of those destroyed.

48 So they accused them of falsehood, and they became of those who were destroyed.

49 And We certainly gave Moses the Scripture that perhaps they would be guided.

49 And We gave Moses the Book, in order that they might receive guidance.

50 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.

50 And We made the son of Mary and his mother as a Sign: We gave them both shelter on high ground, affording rest and security and furnished with springs.

51 [Allah said], "O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed, I, of what you do, am Knowing.

51 O ye messengers! enjoy (all) things good and pure, and work righteousness: for I am well - acquainted with (all) that ye do.

52 And indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear Me."

52 And verily this Brotherhood of yours is a single Brotherhood, and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore fear Me (and no other).

53 But the people divided their religion among them into sects - each faction, in what it has, rejoicing.

53 But people have cut off their affair (of unity), between them, into sects: each party rejoices in that which is with itself.

54 So leave them in their confusion for a time.

54 But leave them in their confused ignorance for a time.

55 Do they think that what We extend to them of wealth and children

55 Do they think that because We have granted them abundance of wealth and sons,

56 Is [because] We hasten for them good things? Rather, they do not perceive.

56 We would hasten them on in every good? Nay, they do not understand.

57 Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their Lord

57 Verily those who live in awe for fear of their Lord;

58 And they who believe in the signs of their Lord

58 Those who believe in the Signs of their Lord;

59 And they who do not associate anything with their Lord

59 Those who join not (in worship) partners with their Lord;

60 And they who give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they will be returning to their Lord -

60 And those who dispense their charity with their hearts full of fear, because they will return to their Lord; -

61 It is those who hasten to good deeds, and they outstrip [others] therein.

61 It is these who hasten in every good work, and these who are foremost in them.

62 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.

62 On no soul do We place a burden greater than it can bear: before Us is a record which clearly shows the truth: they will never be wronged.

63 But their hearts are covered with confusion over this, and they have [evil] deeds besides disbelief which they are doing,

63 But their hearts are in confused ignorance of this; and there are, besides that, deeds of theirs, which they will (continue) to do, -

64 Until when We seize their affluent ones with punishment, at once they are crying [to Allah] for help.

64 Until, when We seize in Punishment those of them who received the good things of this world, behold, they will groan in supplication!

65 Do not cry out today. Indeed, by Us you will not be helped.

65 (It will be said): "Groan not in supplication this day: for ye shall certainly not be helped by Us.

66 My verses had already been recited to you, but you were turning back on your heels

66 "My Signs used to be rehearsed to you, but ye used to turn back on your heels -

67 In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night, speaking evil.

67 "In arrogance: talking nonsense about the (Qur'an), like one telling fables by night."

68 Then have they not reflected over the Qur'an, or has there come to them that which had not come to their forefathers?

68 Do they not ponder over the Word (of Allah), or has anything (new) come to them that did not come to their fathers of old?

69 Or did they not know their Messenger, so they are toward him disacknowledging?

69 Or do they not recognise their Messenger, that they deny him?

70 Or do they say, "In him is madness?" Rather, he brought them the truth, but most of them, to the truth, are averse.

70 Or do they say, "He is possessed"? Nay, he has brought them the Truth, but most of them hate the Truth.

71 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.

71 If the Truth had been in accord with their desires, truly the heavens and the earth, and all beings therein would have been in confusion and corruption! Nay, We have sent them their admonition, but they turn away from their admonition.

72 Or do you, [O Muhammad], ask them for payment? But the reward of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers.

72 Or is it that thou askest them for some recompense? But the recompense of thy Lord is best: He is the Best of those who give sustenance.

73 And indeed, you invite them to a straight path.

73 But verily thou callest them to the Straight Way;

74 But indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deviating from the path.

74 And verily those who believe not in the Hereafter are deviating from that Way.

75 And even if We gave them mercy and removed what was upon them of affliction, they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.

75 If We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on them, they would obstinately persist in their transgression, wandering in distraction to and fro.

76 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]

76 We inflicted Punishment on them, but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor do they submissively entreat (Him)! -

77 Until when We have opened before them a door of severe punishment, immediately they will be therein in despair.

77 Until We open on them a gate leading to a severe Punishment: then Lo! they will be plunged in despair therein!

78 And it is He who produced for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful.

78 It is He Who has created for you (the faculties of) hearing, sight, feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give!

79 And it is He who has multiplied you throughout the earth, and to Him you will be gathered.

79 And He has multiplied you through the earth, and to Him shall ye be gathered back.

80 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?

80 It is He Who gives life and death, and to Him (is due) the alternation of Night and Day: will ye not then understand?

81 Rather, they say like what the former peoples said.

81 On the contrary they say things similar to what the ancients said.

82 They said, "When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

82 They say: "What! when we die and become dust and bones, could we really be raised up again?

83 We have been promised this, we and our forefathers, before; this is not but legends of the former peoples."

83 "Such things have been promised to us and to our fathers before! they are nothing but tales of the ancients!"

84 Say, [O Muhammad], "To whom belongs the earth and whoever is in it, if you should know?"

84 Say: "To whom belong the earth and all beings therein? (say) if ye know!"

85 They will say, "To Allah." Say, "Then will you not remember?"

85 They will say, "To Allah!" say: "Yet will ye not receive admonition?"

86 Say, "Who is Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne?"

86 Say: "Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and the Lord of the Throne (of Glory) Supreme?"

87 They will say, "[They belong] to Allah." Say, "Then will you not fear Him?"

87 They will say, "(They belong) to Allah." Say: "Will ye not then be filled with awe?"

88 Say, "In whose hand is the realm of all things - and He protects while none can protect against Him - if you should know?"

88 Say: "Who is it in whose hands is the governance of all things, - who protects (all), but is not protected (of any)? (say) if ye know."

89 They will say, "[All belongs] to Allah." Say, "Then how are you deluded?"

89 They will say, "(It belongs) to Allah." Say: "Then how are ye deluded?"

90 Rather, We have brought them the truth, and indeed they are liars.

90 We have sent them the Truth: but they indeed practise falsehood!

91 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].

91 No son did Allah beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if there were many gods), behold, each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have lorded it over others! Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the (sort of) things they attribute to Him!

92 [He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, so high is He above what they associate [with Him].

92 He knows what is hidden and what is open: too high is He for the partners they attribute to Him!

93 Say, [O Muhammad], "My Lord, if You should show me that which they are promised,

93 Say: "O my Lord! if Thou wilt show me (in my lifetime) that which they are warned against, -

94 My Lord, then do not place me among the wrongdoing people."

94 "Then, O my Lord! put me not amongst the people who do wrong!"

95 And indeed, We are able to show you what We have promised them.

95 And We are certainly able to show thee (in fulfilment) that against which they are warned.

96 Repel, by [means of] what is best, [their] evil. We are most knowing of what they describe.

96 Repel evil with that which is best: We are well acquainted with the things they say.

97 And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils,

97 And say "O my Lord! I seek refuge with Thee from the suggestions of the Evil Ones.

98 And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me."

98 "And I seek refuge with Thee O my Lord! lest they should come near me."

99 [For such is the state of the disbelievers], until, when death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back

99 (In Falsehood will they be) Until, when death comes to one of them, he says: "O my Lord! send me back (to life), -

100 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.

100 "In order that I may work righteousness in the things I neglected." - "By no means! It is but a word he says." - Before them is a Partition till the Day they are raised up.

101 So when the Horn is blown, no relationship will there be among them that Day, nor will they ask about one another.

101 Then when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no more relationships between them that Day, nor will one ask after another!

102 And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the successful.

102 Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is heavy, - they will attain salvation:

103 But those whose scales are light - those are the ones who have lost their souls, [being] in Hell, abiding eternally.

103 But those whose balance is light, will be those who have lost their souls, in Hell will they abide.

104 The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles.

104 The Fire will burn their faces, and they will therein grin, with their lips displaced.

105 [It will be said]. "Were not My verses recited to you and you used to deny them?"

105 "Were not My Signs rehearsed to you, and ye did but treat them as falsehood?"

106 They will say, "Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame us, and we were a people astray.

106 They will say: "our Lord! Our misfortune overwhelmed us, and we became a people astray!

107 Our Lord, remove us from it, and if we were to return [to evil], we would indeed be wrongdoers."

107 "Our Lord! bring us out of this: if ever we return (to Evil), then shall we be wrong - doers indeed!"

108 He will say, "Remain despised therein and do not speak to Me.

108 He will say: "Be ye driven into it (with ignominy)! And speak ye not to Me!

109 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.'

109 "A part of My servants there was, who used to pray 'our Lord! we believe; then do Thou forgive us, and have mercy upon us: For Thou art the Best of those who show mercy!"

110 But you took them in mockery to the point that they made you forget My remembrance, and you used to laugh at them.

110 "But ye treated them with ridicule, so much so that (ridicule of) them made you forget My Message while ye were laughing at them!

111 Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patient endurance - that they are the attainers [of success]."

111 "I have rewarded them this Day for their patience and constancy: they are indeed the ones that have achieved Bliss..."

112 [Allah] will say, "How long did you remain on earth in number of years?"

112 He will say: "What number of years did ye stay on earth?"

113 They will say, "We remained a day or part of a day; ask those who enumerate."

113 They will say: "We stayed a day or part of a day: but ask those who keep account."

114 He will say, "You stayed not but a little - if only you had known.

114 He will say: "Ye stayed not but a little, - if ye had only known!

115 Then did you think that We created you uselessly and that to Us you would not be returned?"

115 "Did ye then think that We had created you in jest, and that ye would not be brought back to Us (for account)?"

116 So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.

116 Therefore exalted be Allah, the King, the Reality: there is no god but He, the Lord of the Throne of Honour!

117 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.

117 If anyone invokes, besides Allah, Any other god, he has no authority therefor; and his reckoning will be only with his Lord! and verily the Unbelievers will fail to win through!

118 And, [O Muhammad], say, "My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful."

118 So say: "O my Lord! grant Thou forgiveness and mercy for Thou art the Best of those who show mercy!"