Al Saffat

1 By those [angels] lined up in rows

1 By those who range themselves in ranks,

1 Waalssaffati saffan

2 And those who drive [the clouds]

2 And so are strong in repelling (evil),

2 Faalzzajirati zajran

3 And those who recite the message,

3 And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah)!

3 Faalttaliyati thikran

4 Indeed, your God is One,

4 Verily, verily, your Allah is one! -

4 Inna ilahakum lawahidun

5 Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.

5 Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!

5 Rabbu alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma warabbu almashariqi

6 Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars

6 We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars, -

6 Inna zayyanna alssamaa alddunya bizeenatin alkawakibi

7 And as protection against every rebellious devil

7 (For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,

7 Wahifthan min kulli shaytanin maridin

8 [So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,

8 (So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side,

8 La yassammaAAoona ila almalai alaAAla wayuqthafoona min kulli janibin

9 Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,

9 Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,

9 Duhooran walahum AAathabun wasibun

10 Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].

10 Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.

10 Illa man khatifa alkhatfata faatbaAAahu shihabun thaqibun

11 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.

11 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!

11 Faistaftihim ahum ashaddu khalqan am man khalaqna inna khalaqnahum min teenin lazibin

12 But you wonder, while they mock,

12 Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,

12 Bal AAajibta wayaskharoona

13 And when they are reminded, they remember not.

13 And, when they are admonished, pay no heed, -

13 Waitha thukkiroo la yathkuroona

14 And when they see a sign, they ridicule

14 And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,

14 Waitha raaw ayatan yastaskhiroona

15 And say, "This is not but obvious magic.

15 And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!

15 Waqaloo in hatha illa sihrun mubeenun

16 When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

16 "What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)

16 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamabAAoothoona

17 And our forefathers [as well]?"

17 "And also our fathers of old?"

17 Awaabaona alawwaloona

18 Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."

18 Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."

18 Qul naAAam waantum dakhiroona

19 It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.

19 Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!

19 Fainnama hiya zajratun wahidatun faitha hum yanthuroona

20 They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."

20 They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"

20 Waqaloo ya waylana hatha yawmu alddeeni

21 [They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."

21 (A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"

21 Hatha yawmu alfasli allathee kuntum bihi tukaththiboona

22 [The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship

22 "Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong - doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped -

22 Ohshuroo allatheena thalamoo waazwajahum wama kanoo yaAAbudoona

23 Other than Allah, and guide them to the path of Hellfire

23 "Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!

23 Min dooni Allahi faihdoohum ila sirati aljaheemi

24 And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."

24 "But stop them, for they must be asked:

24 Waqifoohum innahum masooloona

25 [They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"

25 "'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"

25 Ma lakum la tanasaroona

26 But they, that Day, are in surrender.

26 Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);

26 Bal humu alyawma mustaslimoona

27 And they will approach one another blaming each other.

27 And they will turn to one another, and question one another.

27 Waaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

28 They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."

28 They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!"

28 Qaloo innakum kuntum tatoonana AAani alyameeni

29 The oppressors will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,

29 They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!

29 Qaloo bal lam takoonoo mumineena

30 And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.

30 "Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!

30 Wama kana lana AAalaykum min sultanin bal kuntum qawman tagheena

31 So the word of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].

31 "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).

31 Fahaqqa AAalayna qawlu rabbina inna lathaiqoona

32 And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."

32 "We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."

32 Faaghwaynakum inna kunna ghaweena

33 So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.

33 Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.

33 Fainnahum yawmaithin fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona

34 Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.

34 Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.

34 Inna kathalika nafAAalu bialmujrimeena

35 Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant

35 For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride,

35 Innahum kanoo itha qeela lahum la ilaha illa Allahu yastakbiroona

36 And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"

36 And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"

36 Wayaqooloona ainna latarikoo alihatina lishaAAirin majnoonin

37 Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.

37 Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).

37 Bal jaa bialhaqqi wasaddaqa almursaleena

38 Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,

38 Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty; -

38 Innakum lathaiqoo alAAathabi alaleemi

39 And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -

39 But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought; -

39 Wama tujzawna illa ma kuntum taAAmaloona

40 But not the chosen servants of Allah.

40 But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, -

40 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

41 Those will have a provision determined -

41 For them is a Sustenance determined,

41 Olaika lahum rizqun maAAloomun

42 Fruits; and they will be honored

42 Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,

42 Fawakihu wahum mukramoona

43 In gardens of pleasure

43 In Gardens of Felicity,

43 Fee jannati alnnaAAeemi

44 On thrones facing one another.

44 Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):

44 AAala sururin mutaqabileena

45 There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,

45 Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear - flowing fountain,

45 Yutafu AAalayhim bikasin min maAAeenin

46 White and delicious to the drinkers;

46 Crystal - white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),

46 Baydaa laththatin lilshsharibeena

47 No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.

47 Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

47 La feeha ghawlun wala hum AAanha yunzafoona

48 And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,

48 And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).

48 WaAAindahum qasiratu alttarfi AAeenun

49 As if they were [delicate] eggs, well - protected.

49 As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.

49 Kaannahunna baydun maknoonun

50 And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.

50 Then they will turn to one another and question one another.

50 Faaqbala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin yatasaaloona

51 A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth]

51 One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),

51 Qala qailun minhum innee kana lee qareenun

52 Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe

52 "Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?

52 Yaqoolu ainnaka lamina almusaddiqeena

53 That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"

53 "'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'"

53 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAithaman ainna lamadeenoona

54 He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"

54 (A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"

54 Qala hal antum muttaliAAoona

55 And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.

55 He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

55 FaittalaAAa faraahu fee sawai aljaheemi

56 He will say, "By Allah, you almost ruined me.

56 He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!

56 Qala taAllahi in kidta laturdeeni

57 If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].

57 "Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!

57 Walawla niAAmatu rabbee lakuntu mina almuhdareena

58 Then, are we not to die

58 "Is it (the case) that we shall not die,

58 Afama nahnu bimayyiteena

59 Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"

59 "Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"

59 Illa mawtatana aloola wama nahnu bimuAAaththabeena

60 Indeed, this is the great attainment.

60 Verily this is the supreme achievement!

60 Inna hatha lahuwa alfawzu alAAatheemu

61 For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.

61 For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.

61 Limithli hatha falyaAAmali alAAamiloona

62 Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?

62 Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?

62 Athalika khayrun nuzulan am shajaratu alzzaqqoomi

63 Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.

63 For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong - doers.

63 Inna jaAAalnaha fitnatan lilththalimeena

64 Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,

64 For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell - Fire:

64 Innaha shajaratun takhruju fee asli aljaheemi

65 Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.

65 The shoots of its fruit - stalks are like the heads of devils:

65 TalAAuha kaannahu ruoosu alshshayateeni

66 And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.

66 Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

66 Fainnahum laakiloona minha famalioona minha albutoona

67 Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.

67 Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.

67 Thumma inna lahum AAalayha lashawban min hameemin

68 Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.

68 Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.

68 Thumma inna marjiAAahum laila aljaheemi

69 Indeed they found their fathers astray.

69 Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;

69 Innahum alfaw abaahum dalleena

70 So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.

70 So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!

70 Fahum AAala atharihim yuhraAAoona

71 And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,

71 And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray; -

71 Walaqad dalla qablahum aktharu alawwaleena

72 And We had already sent among them warners.

72 But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them; -

72 Walaqad arsalna feehim munthireena

73 Then look how was the end of those who were warned -

73 Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not), -

73 Faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almunthareena

74 But not the chosen servants of Allah.

74 Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.

74 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

75 And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.

75 (In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.

75 Walaqad nadana noohun falaniAAma almujeeboona

76 And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.

76 And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,

76 Wanajjaynahu waahlahu mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

77 And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]

77 And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);

77 WajaAAalna thurriyyatahu humu albaqeena

78 And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:

78 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:

78 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

79 "Peace upon Noah among the worlds."

79 "Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"

79 Salamun AAala noohin fee alAAalameena

80 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

80 Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.

80 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

81 Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

81 For he was one of our believing Servants.

81 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

82 Then We drowned the disbelievers.

82 Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.

82 Thumma aghraqna alakhareena

83 And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,

83 Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.

83 Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibraheema

84 When he came to his Lord with a sound heart

84 Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.

84 Ith jaa rabbahu biqalbin saleemin

85 [And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?

85 Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?

85 Ith qala liabeehi waqawmihi matha taAAbudoona

86 Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allah you desire?

86 "Is it a falsehood - gods other than Allah - that ye desire?

86 Aifkan alihatan doona Allahi tureedoona

87 Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"

87 "Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"

87 Fama thannukum birabbi alAAalameena

88 And he cast a look at the stars

88 Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.

88 Fanathara nathratan fee alnnujoomi

89 And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."

89 And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"

89 Faqala innee saqeemun

90 So they turned away from him, departing.

90 So they turned away from him, and departed.

90 Fatawallaw AAanhu mudbireena

91 Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?

91 Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)?...

91 Faragha ila alihatihim faqala ala takuloona

92 What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?"

92 "What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"

92 Ma lakum la tantiqoona

93 And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.

93 Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.

93 Faragha AAalayhim darban bialyameeni

94 Then the people came toward him, hastening.

94 Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).

94 Faaqbaloo ilayhi yaziffoona

95 He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,

95 He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?

95 Qala ataAAbudoona ma tanhitoona

96 While Allah created you and that which you do?"

96 "But Allah has created you and your handwork!"

96 WaAllahu khalaqakum wama taAAmaloona

97 They said, "Construct for him a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."

97 They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"

97 Qaloo ibnoo lahu bunyanan faalqoohu fee aljaheemi

98 And they intended for him a plan, but We made them the most debased.

98 (This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!

98 Faaradoo bihi kaydan fajaAAalnahumu alasfaleena

99 And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.

99 He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!

99 Waqala innee thahibun ila rabbee sayahdeeni

100 My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."

100 "O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"

100 Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena

101 So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.

101 So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.

101 Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleemin

102 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."

102 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!"

102 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

103 And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,

103 So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),

103 Falamma aslama watallahu liljabeeni

104 We called to him, "O Abraham,

104 We called out to him "O Abraham!

104 Wanadaynahu an ya ibraheemu

105 You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

105 "Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

105 Qad saddaqta alrruya inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

106 Indeed, this was the clear trial.

106 For this was obviously a trial -

106 Inna hatha lahuwa albalao almubeenu

107 And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,

107 And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:

107 Wafadaynahu bithibhin AAatheemin

108 And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:

108 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:

108 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

109 "Peace upon Abraham."

109 "Peace and salutation to Abraham!"

109 Salamun AAala ibraheema

110 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

110 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

110 Kathalika najzee almuhsineena

111 Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

111 For he was one of our believing Servants.

111 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

112 And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.

112 And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet, - one of the Righteous.

112 Wabashsharnahu biishaqa nabiyyan mina alssaliheena

113 And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself.

113 We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.

113 Wabarakna AAalayhi waAAala ishaqa wamin thurriyyatihima muhsinun wathalimun linafsihi mubeenun

114 And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.

114 Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,

114 Walaqad mananna AAala moosa waharoona

115 And We saved them and their people from the great affliction,

115 And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;

115 Wanajjaynahuma waqawmahuma mina alkarbi alAAatheemi

116 And We supported them so it was they who overcame.

116 And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);

116 Wanasarnahum fakanoo humu alghalibeena

117 And We gave them the explicit Scripture,

117 And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;

117 Waataynahuma alkitaba almustabeena

118 And We guided them on the straight path.

118 And We guided them to the Straight Way.

118 Wahadaynahuma alssirata almustaqeema

119 And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:

119 And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:

119 Watarakna AAalayhima fee alakhireena

120 "Peace upon Moses and Aaron."

120 "Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"

120 Salamun AAala moosa waharoona

121 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

121 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

121 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

122 Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.

122 For they were two of our believing Servants.

122 Innahuma min AAibadina almumineena

123 And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,

123 So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).

123 Wainna ilyasa lamina almursaleena

124 When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allah?

124 Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?

124 Ith qala liqawmihi ala tattaqoona

125 Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators -

125 "Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, -

125 AtadAAoona baAAlan watatharoona ahsana alkhaliqeena

126 Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?"

126 "Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"

126 Allaha rabbakum warabba abaikumu alawwaleena

127 And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],

127 But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), -

127 Fakaththaboohu fainnahum lamuhdaroona

128 Except the chosen servants of Allah.

128 Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).

128 Illa AAibada Allahi almukhlaseena

129 And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:

129 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:

129 Watarakna AAalayhi fee alakhireena

130 "Peace upon Elias."

130 "Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"

130 Salamun AAala il yaseena

131 Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.

131 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

131 Inna kathalika najzee almuhsineena

132 Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.

132 For he was one of our believing Servants.

132 Innahu min AAibadina almumineena

133 And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.

133 So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).

133 Wainna lootan lamina almursaleena

134 [So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,

134 Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all

134 Ith najjaynahu waahlahu ajmaAAeena

135 Except his wife among those who remained [with the evildoers].

135 Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:

135 Illa AAajoozan fee alghabireena

136 Then We destroyed the others.

136 Then We destroyed the rest.

136 Thumma dammarna alakhareena

137 And indeed, you pass by them in the morning

137 Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day -

137 Wainnakum latamurroona AAalayhim musbiheena

138 And at night. Then will you not use reason?

138 And by night: will ye not understand?

138 Wabiallayli afala taAAqiloona

139 And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.

139 So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).

139 Wainna yoonusa lamina almursaleena

140 [Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.

140 When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,

140 Ith abaqa ila alfulki almashhooni

141 And he drew lots and was among the losers.

141 He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:

141 Fasahama fakana mina almudhadeena

142 Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.

142 Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.

142 Failtaqamahu alhootu wahuwa muleemun

143 And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,

143 Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,

143 Falawla annahu kana mina almusabbiheena

144 He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.