Chapter 37, 182 verses
By those [angels] lined up in rows
By those who range themselves in ranks,
Waalssaffati saffan
And those who drive [the clouds]
And so are strong in repelling (evil),
Faalzzajirati zajran
And those who recite the message,
And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah)!
Faalttaliyati thikran
Indeed, your God is One,
Verily, verily, your Allah is one! -
Inna ilahakum lawahidun
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.
Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!
Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma warabbu almashariqi
Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars
We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars, -
Inna zayyanna alssamaa alddunya bizeenatin alkawakibi
And as protection against every rebellious devil
(For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,
Wahifthan min kulli shaytanin maridin
[So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,
(So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side,
La yassammaAAoona ila almalai alaAAla wayuqthafoona min kulli janibin
Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,
Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,
Duhooran walahum AAathabun wasibun
Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].
Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.
Illa man khatifa alkhatfata faatbaAAahu shihabun thaqibun
Then inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Are they a stronger [or more difficult] creation or those [others] We have created?" Indeed, We created men from sticky clay.
Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!
Faistaftihim ahum ashaddu khalqan am man khalaqna inna khalaqnahum min teenin lazibin
But you wonder, while they mock,
Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,
Bal AAajibta wayaskharoona
And when they are reminded, they remember not.
And, when they are admonished, pay no heed, -
Waitha thukkiroo la yathkuroona
And when they see a sign, they ridicule
And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,
Waitha raaw ayatan yastaskhiroona
And say, "This is not but obvious magic.
And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!
Waqaloo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun
When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
"What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)
Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona
And our forefathers [as well]?"
"And also our fathers of old?"
Awaabaona alawwaloona
Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."
Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."
Qul naAAam waantum dakhiroona
It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.
Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!
Fainnama hiya zajratun wahidatun faitha hum yanthuroona
They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."
They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"
Waqaloo ya waylana hatha yawmu alddeeni
[They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
(A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"
Hatha yawmu alfasli allathee kuntum bihi tukaththiboona
[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship
"Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong - doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped -
Ohshuroo allatheena thalamoo waazwajahum wama kanoo yaAAbudoona
Other than Allah, and guide them to the path of Hellfire
"Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!
Min dooni Allahi faihdoohum ila sirati aljaheemi
And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."
"But stop them, for they must be asked:
Waqifoohum innahum masooloona
[They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"
"'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"
Ma lakum la tanasaroona
But they, that Day, are in surrender.
Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);
Bal humu alyawma mustaslimoona
And they will approach one another blaming each other.
And they will turn to one another, and question one another.
Waaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona
They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."
They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!"
Qaloo innakum kuntum tatoonana AAani alyameeni
The oppressors will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,
They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!
Qaloo bal lam takoonoo mumineena
And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.
"Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!
Wama kana lana AAalaykum min sultanin bal kuntum qawman tagheena
So the word of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].
"So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).
Fahaqqa AAalayna qawlu rabbina inna lathaiqoona
And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."
"We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."
Faaghwaynakum inna kunna ghaweena
So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.
Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.
Fainnahum yawmaithin fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona
Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.
Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.
Inna kathalika nafAAalu bialmujrimeena
Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant
For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride,
Innahum kanoo itha qeela lahum la ilaha illa Allahu yastakbiroona
And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"
And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"
Wayaqooloona ainna latarikoo alihatina lishaAAirin majnoonin
Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).
Bal jaa bialhaqqi wasaddaqa almursaleena
Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,
Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty; -
Innakum lathaiqoo alAAathabi alaleemi
And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -
But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought; -
Wama tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, -
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
Those will have a provision determined -
For them is a Sustenance determined,
Olaika lahum rizqun maAAloomun
Fruits; and they will be honored
Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,
Fawakihu wahum mukramoona
In gardens of pleasure
In Gardens of Felicity,
Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi
On thrones facing one another.
Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):
AAala sururin mutaqabileena
There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,
Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear - flowing fountain,
Yutafu AAalayhim bikasin min maAAeenin
White and delicious to the drinkers;
Crystal - white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),
Baydaa laththatin lilshsharibeena
No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.
Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
La feeha ghawlun wala hum AAanha yunzafoona
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,
And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).
WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi AAeenun
As if they were [delicate] eggs, well - protected.
As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.
Kaannahunna baydun maknoonun
And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.
Then they will turn to one another and question one another.
Faaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona
A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth]
One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),
Qala qailun minhum innee kana lee qareenun
Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe
"Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?
Yaqoolu ainnaka lamina almusaddiqeena
That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"
"'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'"
Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamadeenoona
He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"
(A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"
Qala hal antum muttaliAAoona
And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.
He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
FaittalaAAa faraahu fee sawai aljaheemi
He will say, "By Allah, you almost ruined me.
He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!
Qala taAllahi in kidta laturdeeni
If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!
Walawla niAAmatu rabbee lakuntu mina almuhdareena
Then, are we not to die
"Is it (the case) that we shall not die,
Afama nahnu bimayyiteena
Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"
"Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"
Illa mawtatana aloola wama nahnu bimuAAaththabeena
Indeed, this is the great attainment.
Verily this is the supreme achievement!
Inna hatha lahuwa alfawzu alAAatheemu
For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.
For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.
Limithli hatha falyaAAmali alAAamiloona
Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?
Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?
Athalika khayrun nuzulan am shajaratu alzzaqqoomi
Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.
For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong - doers.
Inna jaAAalnaha fitnatan lilththalimeena
Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,
For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell - Fire:
Innaha shajaratun takhruju fee asli aljaheemi
Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.
The shoots of its fruit - stalks are like the heads of devils:
TalAAuha kaannahu ruoosu alshshayateeni
And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.
Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
Fainnahum laakiloona minha famalioona minha albutoona
Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.
Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.
Thumma inna lahum AAalayha lashawban min hameemin
Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.
Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.
Thumma inna marjiAAahum laila aljaheemi
Indeed they found their fathers astray.
Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;
Innahum alfaw abaahum dalleena
So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.
So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!
Fahum AAala atharihim yuhraAAoona
And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,
And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray; -
Walaqad dalla qablahum aktharu alawwaleena
And We had already sent among them warners.
But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them; -
Walaqad arsalna feehim munthireena
Then look how was the end of those who were warned -
Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not), -
Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almunthareena
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.
(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.
Walaqad nadana noohun falaniAAma almujeeboona
And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.
And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,
Wanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi
And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]
And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);
WajaAAalna thurriyyatahu humu albaqeena
And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
"Peace upon Noah among the worlds."
"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
Salamun AAala noohin fee alAAalameena
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
Then We drowned the disbelievers.
Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.
Thumma aghraqna alakhareena
And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,
Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.
Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibraheema
When he came to his Lord with a sound heart
Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.
Ith jaa rabbahu biqalbin saleemin
[And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?
Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?
Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi matha taAAbudoona
Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allah you desire?
"Is it a falsehood - gods other than Allah - that ye desire?
Aifkan alihatan doona Allahi tureedoona
Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"
"Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"
Fama thannukum birabbi alAAalameena
And he cast a look at the stars
Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.
Fanathara nathratan fee alnnujoomi
And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."
And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"
Faqala innee saqeemun
So they turned away from him, departing.
So they turned away from him, and departed.
Fatawallaw AAanhu mudbireena
Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?
Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)?...
Faragha ila alihatihim faqala ala takuloona
What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?"
"What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"
Ma lakum la tantiqoona
And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.
Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.
Faragha AAalayhim darban bialyameeni
Then the people came toward him, hastening.
Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).
Faaqbaloo ilayhi yaziffoona
He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?
Qala ataAAbudoona ma tanhitoona
While Allah created you and that which you do?"
"But Allah has created you and your handwork!"
WaAllahu khalaqakum wama taAAmaloona
They said, "Construct for him a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"
Qaloo ibnoo lahu bunyanan faalqoohu fee aljaheemi
And they intended for him a plan, but We made them the most debased.
(This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!
Faaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alasfaleena
And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.
He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!
Waqala innee thahibun ila rabbee sayahdeeni
My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."
"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"
Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena
So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.
So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.
Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleemin
And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast."
Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills one practising Patience and Constancy!"
Falamma balagha maAAahu alssaAAya qala ya bunayya innee ara fee almanami annee athbahuka faonthur matha tara qala ya abati ifAAal ma tumaru satajidunee in shaa Allahu mina alssabireena
And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,
So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),
Falamma aslama watallahu liljabeeni
We called to him, "O Abraham,
We called out to him "O Abraham!
Wanadaynahu an ya ibraheemu
You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
"Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Qad saddaqta alrruya inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Indeed, this was the clear trial.
For this was obviously a trial -
Inna hatha lahuwa albalao almubeenu
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:
Wafadaynahu bithibhin AAatheemin
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
"Peace upon Abraham."
"Peace and salutation to Abraham!"
Salamun AAala ibraheema
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.
And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet, - one of the Righteous.
Wabashsharnahu biishaqa nabiyyan mina alssaliheena
And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself.
We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.
Wabarakna AAalayhi waAAala ishaqa wamin thurriyyatihima muhsinun wathalimun linafsihi mubeenun
And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.
Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,
Walaqad mananna AAala moosa waharoona
And We saved them and their people from the great affliction,
And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;
Wanajjaynahuma waqawmahuma mina alkarbi alAAatheemi
And We supported them so it was they who overcame.
And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);
Wanasarnahum fakanoo humu alghalibeena
And We gave them the explicit Scripture,
And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;
Waataynahuma alkitaba almustabeena
And We guided them on the straight path.
And We guided them to the Straight Way.
Wahadaynahuma alssirata almustaqeema
And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:
Watarakna AAalayhima fee alakhireena
"Peace upon Moses and Aaron."
"Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
Salamun AAala moosa waharoona
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.
For they were two of our believing Servants.
Innahuma min AAibadina almumineena
And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,
So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).
Wainna ilyasa lamina almursaleena
When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allah?
Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?
Ith qala liqawmihi ala tattaqoona
Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators -
"Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, -
AtadAAoona baAAlan watatharoona ahsana alkhaliqeena
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?"
"Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"
Allaha rabbakum warabba abaikumu alawwaleena
And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],
But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), -
Fakaththaboohu fainnahum lamuhdaroona
Except the chosen servants of Allah.
Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena
"Peace upon Elias."
"Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
Salamun AAala il yaseena
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Innahu min AAibadina almumineena
And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.
So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).
Wainna lootan lamina almursaleena
[So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,
Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all
Ith najjaynahu waahlahu ajmaAAeena
Except his wife among those who remained [with the evildoers].
Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:
Illa AAajoozan fee alghabireena
Then We destroyed the others.
Then We destroyed the rest.
Thumma dammarna alakhareena
And indeed, you pass by them in the morning
Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day -
Wainnakum latamurroona AAalayhim musbiheena
And at night. Then will you not use reason?
And by night: will ye not understand?
Wabiallayli afala taAAqiloona
And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.
So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).
Wainna yoonusa lamina almursaleena
[Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.
When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,
Ith abaqa ila alfulki almashhooni
And he drew lots and was among the losers.
He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:
Fasahama fakana mina almudhadeena
Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.
Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
Failtaqamahu alhootu wahuwa muleemun
And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,
Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,
Falawla annahu kana mina almusabbiheena
He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.
Lalabitha fee batnihi ila yawmi yubAAathoona
But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.
But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,
Fanabathnahu bialAAarai wahuwa saqeemun
And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.
And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
Waanbatna AAalayhi shajaratan min yaqteenin
And We sent him to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.
And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
Waarsalnahu ila miati alfin aw yazeedoona
And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.
And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
Faamanoo famattaAAnahum ila heenin
So inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?
Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons? -
Faistaftihim alirabbika albanatu walahumu albanoona
Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"
Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?
Am khalaqna almalaikata inathan wahum shahidoona
Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
Is it not that they say, from their own invention,
Ala innahum min ifkihim layaqooloona
" Allah has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.
"Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!
Walada Allahu wainnahum lakathiboona
Has He chosen daughters over sons?
Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
Astafa albanati AAala albaneena
What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?
What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
Ma lakum kayfa tahkumoona
Then will you not be reminded?
Will ye not then receive admonition?
Afala tathakkaroona
Or do you have a clear authority?
Or have ye an authority manifest?
Am lakum sultanun mubeenun
Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.
Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
Fatoo bikitabikum in kuntum sadiqeena
And they have claimed between Him and the jinn a lineage, but the jinn have already known that they [who made such claims] will be brought to [punishment].
And they have invented a blood - relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment - Seat)!
WajaAAaloo baynahu wabayna aljinnati nasaban walaqad AAalimati aljinnatu innahum lamuhdaroona
Exalted is Allah above what they describe,
Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!
Subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona
Except the chosen servants of Allah [who do not share in that sin].
Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.
Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,
For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship -
Fainnakum wama taAAbudoona
You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,
Ma antum AAalayhi bifatineena
Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.
Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
Illa man huwa sali aljaheemi
[The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.
(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;
Wama minna illa lahu maqamun maAAloomun
And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].
"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);
Wainna lanahnu alssaffoona
And indeed, we are those who exalt Allah."
"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"
Wainna lanahnu almusabbihoona
And indeed, the disbelievers used to say,
And there were those who said,
Wain kanoo layaqooloona
"If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,
"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,
Law anna AAindana thikran mina alawwaleena
We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."
"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"
Lakunna AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena
But they disbelieved in it, so they are going to know.
But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
Fakafaroo bihi fasawfa yaAAlamoona
And Our word has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,
Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),
Walaqad sabaqat kalimatuna liAAibadina almursaleena
[That] indeed, they would be those given victory
That they would certainly be assisted,
Innahum lahumu almansooroona
And [that] indeed, Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
And that Our forces, - they surely must conquer.
Wainna jundana lahumu alghaliboona
So, [O Muhammad], leave them for a time.
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
Fatawalla AAanhum hatta heenin
And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.
And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
Waabsirhum fasawfa yubsiroona
Then for Our punishment are they impatient?
Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?
AfabiAAathabina yastaAAjiloona
But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.
But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
Faitha nazala bisahatihim fasaa sabahu almunthareena
And leave them for a time.
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
Watawalla AAanhum hatta heenin
And see, for they are going to see.
And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
Waabsir fasawfa yubsiroona
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.
Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
Subhana rabbika rabbi alAAizzati AAamma yasifoona
And peace upon the messengers.
And Peace on the messengers!
Wasalamun AAala almursaleena
And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.
Waalhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena