Kitab

Al Muminun

Chapter 23, 118 verses

  • Saheeh International
  • Yusuf Ali
  • Transliteration
  • Word by word
Saheeh International

Certainly will the believers have succeeded:

Yusuf Ali

The believers must (eventually) win through, -

Transliteration

Qad aflaha almuminoona

Word by word

قَدْ أَفْلَحَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ

Saheeh International

They who are during their prayer humbly submissive

Yusuf Ali

Those who humble themselves in their prayers;

Transliteration

Allatheena hum fee salatihim khashiAAoona

Word by word

ٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ فِى صَلَاتِهِمْ خَٰشِعُونَ

Saheeh International

And they who turn away from ill speech

Yusuf Ali

Who avoid vain talk;

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum AAani allaghwi muAAridoona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنِ ٱللَّغْوِ مُعْرِضُونَ

Saheeh International

And they who are observant of zakah

Yusuf Ali

Who are active in deeds of charity;

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum lilzzakati faAAiloona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِلزَّكَوٰةِ فَٰعِلُونَ

Saheeh International

And they who guard their private parts

Yusuf Ali

Who abstain from sex,

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum lifuroojihim hafithoona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِفُرُوجِهِمْ حَٰفِظُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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,

Transliteration

Illa AAala azwajihim aw ma malakat aymanuhum fainnahum ghayru maloomeena

Word by word

إِلَّا عَلَىٰٓ أَزْوَٰجِهِمْ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَٰنُهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ غَيْرُ مَلُومِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors; -

Transliteration

Famani ibtagha waraa thalika faolaika humu alAAadoona

Word by word

فَمَنِ ٱبْتَغَىٰ وَرَآءَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْعَادُونَ

Saheeh International

And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive

Yusuf Ali

Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants;

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum liamanatihim waAAahdihim raAAoona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِأَمَٰنَٰتِهِمْ وَعَهْدِهِمْ رَٰعُونَ

Saheeh International

And they who carefully maintain their prayers -

Yusuf Ali

And who (strictly) guard their prayers; -

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum AAala salawatihim yuhafithoona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَلَىٰ صَلَوَٰتِهِمْ يُحَافِظُونَ

Saheeh International

Those are the inheritors

Yusuf Ali

These will be the heirs,

Transliteration

Olaika humu alwarithoona

Word by word

أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْوَٰرِثُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Allatheena yarithoona alfirdawsa hum feeha khalidoona

Word by word

ٱلَّذِينَ يَرِثُونَ ٱلْفِرْدَوْسَ هُمْ فِيهَا خَٰلِدُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Walaqad khalaqna alinsana min sulalatin min teenin

Word by word

وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِن سُلَٰلَةٍ مِّن طِينٍ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Thumma jaAAalnahu nutfatan fee qararin makeenin

Word by word

ثُمَّ جَعَلْنَٰهُ نُطْفَةً فِى قَرَارٍ مَّكِينٍ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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!

Transliteration

Thumma khalaqna alnnutfata AAalaqatan fakhalaqna alAAalaqata mudghatan fakhalaqna almudghata AAithaman fakasawna alAAithama lahman thumma anshanahu khalqan akhara fatabaraka Allahu ahsanu alkhaliqeena

Word by word

ثُمَّ خَلَقْنَا ٱلنُّطْفَةَ عَلَقَةً فَخَلَقْنَا ٱلْعَلَقَةَ مُضْغَةً فَخَلَقْنَا ٱلْمُضْغَةَ عِظَٰمًا فَكَسَوْنَا ٱلْعِظَٰمَ لَحْمًا ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَٰهُ خَلْقًا ءَاخَرَ فَتَبَارَكَ ٱللَّهُ أَحْسَنُ ٱلْخَٰلِقِينَ

Saheeh International

Then indeed, after that you are to die.

Yusuf Ali

After that, at length ye will die

Transliteration

Thumma innakum baAAda thalika lamayyitoona

Word by word

ثُمَّ إِنَّكُم بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ لَمَيِّتُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Thumma innakum yawma alqiyamati tubAAathoona

Word by word

ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ تُبْعَثُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Walaqad khalaqna fawqakum sabAAa taraiqa wama kunna AAani alkhalqi ghafileena

Word by word

وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا فَوْقَكُمْ سَبْعَ طَرَآئِقَ وَمَا كُنَّا عَنِ ٱلْخَلْقِ غَٰفِلِينَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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).

Transliteration

Waanzalna mina alssamai maan biqadarin faaskannahu fee alardi wainna AAala thahabin bihi laqadiroona

Word by word

وَأَنزَلْنَا مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءًۢ بِقَدَرٍ فَأَسْكَنَّٰهُ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَإِنَّا عَلَىٰ ذَهَابٍۭ بِهِۦ لَقَٰدِرُونَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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), -

Transliteration

Faanshana lakum bihi jannatin min nakheelin waaAAnabin lakum feeha fawakihu katheeratun waminha takuloona

Word by word

فَأَنشَأْنَا لَكُم بِهِۦ جَنَّٰتٍ مِّن نَّخِيلٍ وَأَعْنَٰبٍ لَّكُمْ فِيهَا فَوَٰكِهُ كَثِيرَةٌ وَمِنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Washajaratan takhruju min toori saynaa tanbutu bialdduhni wasibghin lilakileena

Word by word

وَشَجَرَةً تَخْرُجُ مِن طُورِ سَيْنَآءَ تَنۢبُتُ بِٱلدُّهْنِ وَصِبْغٍ لِّلْءَاكِلِينَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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;

Transliteration

Wainna lakum fee alanAAami laAAibratan nusqeekum mimma fee butooniha walakum feeha manafiAAu katheeratun waminha takuloona

Word by word

وَإِنَّ لَكُمْ فِى ٱلْأَنْعَٰمِ لَعِبْرَةً نُّسْقِيكُم مِّمَّا فِى بُطُونِهَا وَلَكُمْ فِيهَا مَنَٰفِعُ كَثِيرَةٌ وَمِنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ

Saheeh International

And upon them and on ships you are carried.

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

WaAAalayha waAAala alfulki tuhmaloona

Word by word

وَعَلَيْهَا وَعَلَى ٱلْفُلْكِ تُحْمَلُونَ

Saheeh International

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?"

Yusuf Ali

(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)?"

Transliteration

Walaqad arsalna noohan ila qawmihi faqala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona

Word by word

وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦ فَقَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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."

Transliteration

Faqala almalao allatheena kafaroo min qawmihi ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yureedu an yatafaddala AAalaykum walaw shaa Allahu laanzala malaikatan ma samiAAna bihatha fee abaina alawwaleena

Word by word

فَقَالَ ٱلْمَلَؤُا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِن قَوْمِهِۦ مَا هَٰذَآ إِلَّا بَشَرٌ مِّثْلُكُمْ يُرِيدُ أَن يَتَفَضَّلَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَلَوْ شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ لَأَنزَلَ مَلَٰٓئِكَةً مَّا سَمِعْنَا بِهَٰذَا فِىٓ ءَابَا

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

In huwa illa rajulun bihi jinnatun fatarabbasoo bihi hatta heenin

Word by word

إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا رَجُلٌۢ بِهِۦ جِنَّةٌ فَتَرَبَّصُوا۟ بِهِۦ حَتَّىٰ حِينٍ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni

Word by word

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱنصُرْنِى بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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).

Transliteration

Faawhayna ilayhi ani isnaAAi alfulka biaAAyunina wawahyina faitha jaa amruna wafara alttannooru faosluk feeha min kullin zawjayni ithnayni waahlaka illa man sabaqa AAalayhi alqawlu minhum wala tukhatibnee fee allatheena thalamoo innahum mughraqoona

Word by word

فَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْهِ أَنِ ٱصْنَعِ ٱلْفُلْكَ بِأَعْيُنِنَا وَوَحْيِنَا فَإِذَا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا وَفَارَ ٱلتَّنُّورُ فَٱسْلُكْ فِيهَا مِن كُلٍّ زَوْجَيْنِ ٱثْنَيْنِ وَأَهْلَكَ إِلَّا مَن سَبَقَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلْقَ

Saheeh International

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.'

Yusuf Ali

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."

Transliteration

Faitha istawayta anta waman maAAaka AAala alfulki faquli alhamdu lillahi allathee najjana mina alqawmi alththalimeena

Word by word

فَإِذَا ٱسْتَوَيْتَ أَنتَ وَمَن مَّعَكَ عَلَى ٱلْفُلْكِ فَقُلِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِى نَجَّىٰنَا مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Waqul rabbi anzilnee munzalan mubarakan waanta khayru almunzileena

Word by word

وَقُل رَّبِّ أَنزِلْنِى مُنزَلًا مُّبَارَكًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْمُنزِلِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Inna fee thalika laayatin wain kunna lamubtaleena

Word by word

إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَءَايَٰتٍ وَإِن كُنَّا لَمُبْتَلِينَ

Saheeh International

Then We produced after them a generation of others.

Yusuf Ali

Then We raised after them another generation.

Transliteration

Thumma anshana min baAAdihim qarnan akhareena

Word by word

ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ قَرْنًا ءَاخَرِينَ

Saheeh International

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?"

Yusuf Ali

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)?"

Transliteration

Faarsalna feehim rasoolan minhum ani oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona

Word by word

فَأَرْسَلْنَا فِيهِمْ رَسُولًا مِّنْهُمْ أَنِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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.

Transliteration

Waqala almalao min qawmihi allatheena kafaroo wakaththaboo biliqai alakhirati waatrafnahum fee alhayati alddunya ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yakulu mimma takuloona minhu wayashrabu mimma tashraboona

Word by word

وَقَالَ ٱلْمَلَأُ مِن قَوْمِهِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَكَذَّبُوا۟ بِلِقَآءِ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ وَأَتْرَفْنَٰهُمْ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا مَا هَٰذَآ إِلَّا بَشَرٌ مِّثْلُكُمْ يَأْكُلُ مِمَّا تَأْكُلُونَ مِنْهُ وَيَش

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Walain ataAAtum basharan mithlakum innakum ithan lakhasiroona

Word by word

وَلَئِنْ أَطَعْتُم بَشَرًا مِّثْلَكُمْ إِنَّكُمْ إِذًا لَّخَٰسِرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

AyaAAidukum annakum itha mittum wakuntum turaban waAAithaman annakum mukhrajoona

Word by word

أَيَعِدُكُمْ أَنَّكُمْ إِذَا مِتُّمْ وَكُنتُمْ تُرَابًا وَعِظَٰمًا أَنَّكُم مُّخْرَجُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Hayhata hayhata lima tooAAadoona

Word by word

هَيْهَاتَ هَيْهَاتَ لِمَا تُوعَدُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

In hiya illa hayatuna alddunya namootu wanahya wama nahnu bimabAAootheena

Word by word

إِنْ هِىَ إِلَّا حَيَاتُنَا ٱلدُّنْيَا نَمُوتُ وَنَحْيَا وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَبْعُوثِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

In huwa illa rajulun iftara AAala Allahi kathiban wama nahnu lahu bimumineena

Word by word

إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا رَجُلٌ ٱفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا وَمَا نَحْنُ لَهُۥ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni

Word by word

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱنصُرْنِى بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qala AAamma qaleelin layusbihunna nadimeena

Word by word

قَالَ عَمَّا قَلِيلٍ لَّيُصْبِحُنَّ نَٰدِمِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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!

Transliteration

Faakhathathumu alssayhatu bialhaqqi fajaAAalnahum ghuthaan fabuAAdan lilqawmi alththalimeena

Word by word

فَأَخَذَتْهُمُ ٱلصَّيْحَةُ بِٱلْحَقِّ فَجَعَلْنَٰهُمْ غُثَآءً فَبُعْدًا لِّلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ

Saheeh International

Then We produced after them other generations.

Yusuf Ali

Then We raised after them other generations.

Transliteration

Thumma anshana min baAAdihim quroonan akhareena

Word by word

ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ قُرُونًا ءَاخَرِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Ma tasbiqu min ommatin ajalaha wama yastakhiroona

Word by word

مَا تَسْبِقُ مِنْ أُمَّةٍ أَجَلَهَا وَمَا يَسْتَـْٔخِرُونَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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!

Transliteration

Thumma arsalna rusulana tatra kulla ma jaa ommatan rasooluha kaththaboohu faatbaAAna baAAdahum baAAdan wajaAAalnahum ahadeetha fabuAAdan liqawmin la yuminoona

Word by word

ثُمَّ أَرْسَلْنَا رُسُلَنَا تَتْرَا كُلَّ مَا جَآءَ أُمَّةً رَّسُولُهَا كَذَّبُوهُ فَأَتْبَعْنَا بَعْضَهُم بَعْضًا وَجَعَلْنَٰهُمْ أَحَادِيثَ فَبُعْدًا لِّقَوْمٍ لَّا يُؤْمِنُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Thumma arsalna moosa waakhahu haroona biayatina wasultanin mubeenin

Word by word

ثُمَّ أَرْسَلْنَا مُوسَىٰ وَأَخَاهُ هَٰرُونَ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَسُلْطَٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Ila firAAawna wamalaihi faistakbaroo wakanoo qawman AAaleena

Word by word

إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَإِي۟هِۦ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟ قَوْمًا عَالِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Faqaloo anuminu libasharayni mithlina waqawmuhuma lana AAabidoona

Word by word

فَقَالُوٓا۟ أَنُؤْمِنُ لِبَشَرَيْنِ مِثْلِنَا وَقَوْمُهُمَا لَنَا عَٰبِدُونَ

Saheeh International

So they denied them and were of those destroyed.

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Fakaththaboohuma fakanoo mina almuhlakeena

Word by word

فَكَذَّبُوهُمَا فَكَانُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلْمُهْلَكِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Walaqad atayna moosa alkitaba laAAallahum yahtadoona

Word by word

وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا مُوسَى ٱلْكِتَٰبَ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَهْتَدُونَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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.

Transliteration

WajaAAalna ibna maryama waommahu ayatan waawaynahuma ila rabwatin thati qararin wamaAAeenin

Word by word

وَجَعَلْنَا ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ وَأُمَّهُۥٓ ءَايَةً وَءَاوَيْنَٰهُمَآ إِلَىٰ رَبْوَةٍ ذَاتِ قَرَارٍ وَمَعِينٍ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Ya ayyuha alrrusulu kuloo mina alttayyibati waiAAmaloo salihan innee bima taAAmaloona AAaleemun

Word by word

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلرُّسُلُ كُلُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلطَّيِّبَٰتِ وَٱعْمَلُوا۟ صَٰلِحًا إِنِّى بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ عَلِيمٌ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Wainna hathihi ommatukum ommatan wahidatan waana rabbukum faittaqooni

Word by word

وَإِنَّ هَٰذِهِۦٓ أُمَّتُكُمْ أُمَّةً وَٰحِدَةً وَأَنَا۠ رَبُّكُمْ فَٱتَّقُونِ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

FataqattaAAoo amrahum baynahum zuburan kullu hizbin bima ladayhim farihoona

Word by word

فَتَقَطَّعُوٓا۟ أَمْرَهُم بَيْنَهُمْ زُبُرًا كُلُّ حِزْبٍۭ بِمَا لَدَيْهِمْ فَرِحُونَ

Saheeh International

So leave them in their confusion for a time.

Yusuf Ali

But leave them in their confused ignorance for a time.

Transliteration

Fatharhum fee ghamratihim hatta heenin

Word by word

فَذَرْهُمْ فِى غَمْرَتِهِمْ حَتَّىٰ حِينٍ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Ayahsaboona annama numidduhum bihi min malin wabaneena

Word by word

أَيَحْسَبُونَ أَنَّمَا نُمِدُّهُم بِهِۦ مِن مَّالٍ وَبَنِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

NusariAAu lahum fee alkhayrati bal la yashAAuroona

Word by word

نُسَارِعُ لَهُمْ فِى ٱلْخَيْرَٰتِ بَل لَّا يَشْعُرُونَ

Saheeh International

Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their Lord

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Inna allatheena hum min khashyati rabbihim mushfiqoona

Word by word

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ هُم مِّنْ خَشْيَةِ رَبِّهِم مُّشْفِقُونَ

Saheeh International

And they who believe in the signs of their Lord

Yusuf Ali

Those who believe in the Signs of their Lord;

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum biayati rabbihim yuminoona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم بِـَٔايَٰتِ رَبِّهِمْ يُؤْمِنُونَ

Saheeh International

And they who do not associate anything with their Lord

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Waallatheena hum birabbihim la yushrikoona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم بِرَبِّهِمْ لَا يُشْرِكُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Waallatheena yutoona ma ataw waquloobuhum wajilatun annahum ila rabbihim rajiAAoona

Word by word

وَٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْتُونَ مَآ ءَاتَوا۟ وَّقُلُوبُهُمْ وَجِلَةٌ أَنَّهُمْ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ رَٰجِعُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Olaika yusariAAoona fee alkhayrati wahum laha sabiqoona

Word by word

أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ يُسَٰرِعُونَ فِى ٱلْخَيْرَٰتِ وَهُمْ لَهَا سَٰبِقُونَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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.

Transliteration

Wala nukallifu nafsan illa wusAAaha waladayna kitabun yantiqu bialhaqqi wahum la yuthlamoona

Word by word

وَلَا نُكَلِّفُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا وَلَدَيْنَا كِتَٰبٌ يَنطِقُ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَهُمْ لَا يُظْلَمُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Bal quloobuhum fee ghamratin min hatha walahum aAAmalun min dooni thalika hum laha AAamiloona

Word by word

بَلْ قُلُوبُهُمْ فِى غَمْرَةٍ مِّنْ هَٰذَا وَلَهُمْ أَعْمَٰلٌ مِّن دُونِ ذَٰلِكَ هُمْ لَهَا عَٰمِلُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Hatta itha akhathna mutrafeehim bialAAathabi itha hum yajaroona

Word by word

حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَآ أَخَذْنَا مُتْرَفِيهِم بِٱلْعَذَابِ إِذَا هُمْ يَجْـَٔرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

La tajaroo alyawma innakum minna la tunsaroona

Word by word

لَا تَجْـَٔرُوا۟ ٱلْيَوْمَ إِنَّكُم مِّنَّا لَا تُنصَرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qad kanat ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum AAala aAAqabikum tankisoona

Word by word

قَدْ كَانَتْ ءَايَٰتِى تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْكُمْ فَكُنتُمْ عَلَىٰٓ أَعْقَٰبِكُمْ تَنكِصُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Mustakbireena bihi samiran tahjuroona

Word by word

مُسْتَكْبِرِينَ بِهِۦ سَٰمِرًا تَهْجُرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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?

Transliteration

Afalam yaddabbaroo alqawla am jaahum ma lam yati abaahumu alawwaleena

Word by word

أَفَلَمْ يَدَّبَّرُوا۟ ٱلْقَوْلَ أَمْ جَآءَهُم مَّا لَمْ يَأْتِ ءَابَآءَهُمُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Am lam yaAArifoo rasoolahum fahum lahu munkiroona

Word by word

أَمْ لَمْ يَعْرِفُوا۟ رَسُولَهُمْ فَهُمْ لَهُۥ مُنكِرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Am yaqooloona bihi jinnatun bal jaahum bialhaqqi waaktharuhum lilhaqqi karihoona

Word by word

أَمْ يَقُولُونَ بِهِۦ جِنَّةٌۢ بَلْ جَآءَهُم بِٱلْحَقِّ وَأَكْثَرُهُمْ لِلْحَقِّ كَٰرِهُونَ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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.

Transliteration

Walawi ittabaAAa alhaqqu ahwaahum lafasadati alssamawatu waalardu waman feehinna bal ataynahum bithikrihim fahum AAan thikrihim muAAridoona

Word by word

وَلَوِ ٱتَّبَعَ ٱلْحَقُّ أَهْوَآءَهُمْ لَفَسَدَتِ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتُ وَٱلْأَرْضُ وَمَن فِيهِنَّ بَلْ أَتَيْنَٰهُم بِذِكْرِهِمْ فَهُمْ عَن ذِكْرِهِم مُّعْرِضُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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.

Transliteration

Am tasaluhum kharjan fakharaju rabbika khayrun wahuwa khayru alrraziqeena

Word by word

أَمْ تَسْـَٔلُهُمْ خَرْجًا فَخَرَاجُ رَبِّكَ خَيْرٌ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰزِقِينَ

Saheeh International

And indeed, you invite them to a straight path.

Yusuf Ali

But verily thou callest them to the Straight Way;

Transliteration

Wainnaka latadAAoohum ila siratin mustaqeemin

Word by word

وَإِنَّكَ لَتَدْعُوهُمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Wainna allatheena la yuminoona bialakhirati AAani alssirati lanakiboona

Word by word

وَإِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱلْءَاخِرَةِ عَنِ ٱلصِّرَٰطِ لَنَٰكِبُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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.

Transliteration

Walaw rahimnahum wakashafna ma bihim min durrin lalajjoo fee tughyanihim yaAAmahoona

Word by word

وَلَوْ رَحِمْنَٰهُمْ وَكَشَفْنَا مَا بِهِم مِّن ضُرٍّ لَّلَجُّوا۟ فِى طُغْيَٰنِهِمْ يَعْمَهُونَ

Saheeh International

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]

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Walaqad akhathnahum bialAAathabi fama istakanoo lirabbihim wama yatadarraAAoona

Word by word

وَلَقَدْ أَخَذْنَٰهُم بِٱلْعَذَابِ فَمَا ٱسْتَكَانُوا۟ لِرَبِّهِمْ وَمَا يَتَضَرَّعُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Hatta itha fatahna AAalayhim baban tha AAathabin shadeedin itha hum feehi mublisoona

Word by word

حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا فَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِم بَابًا ذَا عَذَابٍ شَدِيدٍ إِذَا هُمْ فِيهِ مُبْلِسُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee anshaa lakumu alssamAAa waalabsara waalafidata qaleelan ma tashkuroona

Word by word

وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنشَأَ لَكُمُ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَٱلْأَبْصَٰرَ وَٱلْأَفْـِٔدَةَ قَلِيلًا مَّا تَشْكُرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee tharaakum fee alardi wailayhi tuhsharoona

Word by word

وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى ذَرَأَكُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَإِلَيْهِ تُحْشَرُونَ

Saheeh International

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?

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Wahuwa allathee yuhyee wayumeetu walahu ikhtilafu allayli waalnnahari afala taAAqiloona

Word by word

وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ وَلَهُ ٱخْتِلَٰفُ ٱلَّيْلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ

Saheeh International

Rather, they say like what the former peoples said.

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Bal qaloo mithla ma qala alawwaloona

Word by word

بَلْ قَالُوا۟ مِثْلَ مَا قَالَ ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qaloo aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

Word by word

قَالُوٓا۟ أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Laqad wuAAidna nahnu waabaona hatha min qablu in hatha illa asateeru alawwaleena

Word by word

لَقَدْ وُعِدْنَا نَحْنُ وَءَابَآؤُنَا هَٰذَا مِن قَبْلُ إِنْ هَٰذَآ إِلَّآ أَسَٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qul limani alardu waman feeha in kuntum taAAlamoona

Word by word

قُل لِّمَنِ ٱلْأَرْضُ وَمَن فِيهَآ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tathakkaroona

Word by word

سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّهِ قُلْ أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qul man rabbu alssamawati alssabAAi warabbu alAAarshi alAAatheemi

Word by word

قُلْ مَن رَّبُّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ ٱلسَّبْعِ وَرَبُّ ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tattaqoona

Word by word

سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّهِ قُلْ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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."

Transliteration

Qul man biyadihi malakootu kulli shayin wahuwa yujeeru wala yujaru AAalayhi in kuntum taAAlamoona

Word by word

قُلْ مَنۢ بِيَدِهِۦ مَلَكُوتُ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَهُوَ يُجِيرُ وَلَا يُجَارُ عَلَيْهِ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul faanna tusharoona

Word by word

سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّهِ قُلْ فَأَنَّىٰ تُسْحَرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Bal ataynahum bialhaqqi wainnahum lakathiboona

Word by word

بَلْ أَتَيْنَٰهُم بِٱلْحَقِّ وَإِنَّهُمْ لَكَٰذِبُونَ

Saheeh International

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].

Yusuf Ali

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!

Transliteration

Ma ittakhatha Allahu min waladin wama kana maAAahu min ilahin ithan lathahaba kullu ilahin bima khalaqa walaAAala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona

Word by word

مَا ٱتَّخَذَ ٱللَّهُ مِن وَلَدٍ وَمَا كَانَ مَعَهُۥ مِنْ إِلَٰهٍ إِذًا لَّذَهَبَ كُلُّ إِلَٰهٍۭ بِمَا خَلَقَ وَلَعَلَا بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ سُبْحَٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

AAalimi alghaybi waalshshahadati fataAAala AAamma yushrikoona

Word by word

عَٰلِمِ ٱلْغَيْبِ وَٱلشَّهَٰدَةِ فَتَعَٰلَىٰ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qul rabbi imma turiyannee ma yooAAadoona

Word by word

قُل رَّبِّ إِمَّا تُرِيَنِّى مَا يُوعَدُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Rabbi fala tajAAalnee fee alqawmi alththalimeena

Word by word

رَبِّ فَلَا تَجْعَلْنِى فِى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Wainna AAala an nuriyaka ma naAAiduhum laqadiroona

Word by word

وَإِنَّا عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّرِيَكَ مَا نَعِدُهُمْ لَقَٰدِرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

IdfaAA biallatee hiya ahsanu alssayyiata nahnu aAAlamu bima yasifoona

Word by word

ٱدْفَعْ بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ ٱلسَّيِّئَةَ نَحْنُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَصِفُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Waqul rabbi aAAoothu bika min hamazati alshshayateeni

Word by word

وَقُل رَّبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَٰتِ ٱلشَّيَٰطِينِ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

WaaAAoothu bika rabbi an yahdurooni

Word by word

وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَن يَحْضُرُونِ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Hatta itha jaa ahadahumu almawtu qala rabbi irjiAAooni

Word by word

حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَآءَ أَحَدَهُمُ ٱلْمَوْتُ قَالَ رَبِّ ٱرْجِعُونِ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

"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.

Transliteration

LaAAallee aAAmalu salihan feema taraktu kalla innaha kalimatun huwa qailuha wamin waraihim barzakhun ila yawmi yubAAathoona

Word by word

لَعَلِّىٓ أَعْمَلُ صَٰلِحًا فِيمَا تَرَكْتُ كَلَّآ إِنَّهَا كَلِمَةٌ هُوَ قَآئِلُهَا وَمِن وَرَآئِهِم بَرْزَخٌ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Faitha nufikha fee alssoori fala ansaba baynahum yawmaithin wala yatasaaloona

Word by word

فَإِذَا نُفِخَ فِى ٱلصُّورِ فَلَآ أَنسَابَ بَيْنَهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ وَلَا يَتَسَآءَلُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Faman thaqulat mawazeenuhu faolaika humu almuflihoona

Word by word

فَمَن ثَقُلَتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْمُفْلِحُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Waman khaffat mawazeenuhu faolaika allatheena khasiroo anfusahum fee jahannama khalidoona

Word by word

وَمَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ خَسِرُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ فِى جَهَنَّمَ خَٰلِدُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Talfahu wujoohahumu alnnaru wahum feeha kalihoona

Word by word

تَلْفَحُ وُجُوهَهُمُ ٱلنَّارُ وَهُمْ فِيهَا كَٰلِحُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Alam takun ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum biha tukaththiboona

Word by word

أَلَمْ تَكُنْ ءَايَٰتِى تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْكُمْ فَكُنتُم بِهَا تُكَذِّبُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qaloo rabbana ghalabat AAalayna shiqwatuna wakunna qawman dalleena

Word by word

قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا غَلَبَتْ عَلَيْنَا شِقْوَتُنَا وَكُنَّا قَوْمًا ضَآلِّينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Rabbana akhrijna minha fain AAudna fainna thalimoona

Word by word

رَبَّنَآ أَخْرِجْنَا مِنْهَا فَإِنْ عُدْنَا فَإِنَّا ظَٰلِمُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qala ikhsaoo feeha wala tukallimooni

Word by word

قَالَ ٱخْسَـُٔوا۟ فِيهَا وَلَا تُكَلِّمُونِ

Saheeh International

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.'

Yusuf Ali

"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!"

Transliteration

Innahu kana fareequn min AAibadee yaqooloona rabbana amanna faighfir lana wairhamna waanta khayru alrrahimeena

Word by word

إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ فَرِيقٌ مِّنْ عِبَادِى يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا فَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Faittakhathtumoohum sikhriyyan hatta ansawkum thikree wakuntum minhum tadhakoona

Word by word

فَٱتَّخَذْتُمُوهُمْ سِخْرِيًّا حَتَّىٰٓ أَنسَوْكُمْ ذِكْرِى وَكُنتُم مِّنْهُمْ تَضْحَكُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Innee jazaytuhumu alyawma bima sabaroo annahum humu alfaizoona

Word by word

إِنِّى جَزَيْتُهُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ بِمَا صَبَرُوٓا۟ أَنَّهُمْ هُمُ ٱلْفَآئِزُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qala kam labithtum fee alardi AAadada sineena

Word by word

قَٰلَ كَمْ لَبِثْتُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ عَدَدَ سِنِينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qaloo labithna yawman aw baAAda yawmin faisali alAAaddeena

Word by word

قَالُوا۟ لَبِثْنَا يَوْمًا أَوْ بَعْضَ يَوْمٍ فَسْـَٔلِ ٱلْعَآدِّينَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Qala in labithtum illa qaleelan law annakum kuntum taAAlamoona

Word by word

قَٰلَ إِن لَّبِثْتُمْ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا لَّوْ أَنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Afahasibtum annama khalaqnakum AAabathan waannakum ilayna la turjaAAoona

Word by word

أَفَحَسِبْتُمْ أَنَّمَا خَلَقْنَٰكُمْ عَبَثًا وَأَنَّكُمْ إِلَيْنَا لَا تُرْجَعُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

FataAAala Allahu almaliku alhaqqu la ilaha illa huwa rabbu alAAarshi alkareemi

Word by word

فَتَعَٰلَى ٱللَّهُ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱلْحَقُّ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ رَبُّ ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْكَرِيمِ

Saheeh International

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.

Yusuf Ali

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!

Transliteration

Waman yadAAu maAAa Allahi ilahan akhara la burhana lahu bihi fainnama hisabuhu AAinda rabbihi innahu la yuflihu alkafiroona

Word by word

وَمَن يَدْعُ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ إِلَٰهًا ءَاخَرَ لَا بُرْهَٰنَ لَهُۥ بِهِۦ فَإِنَّمَا حِسَابُهُۥ عِندَ رَبِّهِۦٓ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُفْلِحُ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ

Saheeh International

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

Yusuf Ali

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

Transliteration

Waqul rabbi ighfir wairham waanta khayru alrrahimeena

Word by word

وَقُل رَّبِّ ٱغْفِرْ وَٱرْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ

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