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Chapter 38, 88 verses
Yusuf Ali
Arabic
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Saheeh International
Word by word
Yusuf Ali
Sad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
Arabic
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ص ۚ والقرآن ذي الذكر
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sad. [These letters (Sad, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Qur'an full of reminding (explanations and honour for the one who believes in it).
Saheeh International
Sad. By the Qur'an containing reminder...
Word by word
صٓ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ذِى ٱلذِّكْرِ
Yusuf Ali
But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self - glory and Separatism.
Arabic
بل الذين كفروا في عزة وشقاق
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.
Saheeh International
But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.
Word by word
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ
Yusuf Ali
How many generations before them did We destroy? In the end they cried (for mercy) - when there was no longer time for being saved!
Arabic
كم أهلكنا من قبلهم من قرن فنادوا ولات حين مناص
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
How many a generation have We destroyed before them! And they cried out when there was no longer time for escape.
Saheeh International
How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.
So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves! and the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies!
Arabic
وعجبوا أن جاءهم منذر منهم ۖ وقال الكافرون هذا ساحر كذاب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And they (Arab pagans) wonder that a warner (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come to them from among themselves. And the disbelievers say: "This (Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) is a sorcerer, a liar.
Saheeh International
And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar.
And the leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk ye away, and remain constant to your gods! For this is truly a thing designed (against you)!
Arabic
وانطلق الملأ منهم أن امشوا واصبروا على آلهتكم ۖ إن هذا لشيء يراد
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And the leaders among them went about (saying): "Go on, and remain constant to your alihah (gods)! Verily, this is a thing designed (against you)!
Saheeh International
And the eminent among them went forth, [saying], "Continue, and be patient over [the defense of] your gods. Indeed, this is a thing intended.
"What! has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among us?"... but they are in doubt concerning My (Own) Message! Nay, they have not yet tasted My Punishment!
Arabic
أأنزل عليه الذكر من بيننا ۚ بل هم في شك من ذكري ۖ بل لما يذوقوا عذاب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Has the Reminder been sent down to him (alone) from among us?" Nay, but they are in doubt about My Reminder (this Qur'an)! Nay, but they have not tasted (My) Torment!
Saheeh International
Has the message been revealed to him out of [all of] us?" Rather, they are in doubt about My message. Rather, they have not yet tasted My punishment.
But there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates.
Arabic
جند ما هنالك مهزوم من الأحزاب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(As they denied Allah's Message) they will be a defeated host like the Confederates of the old times (who were defeated).
Saheeh International
[They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].
Word by word
جُندٌ مَّا هُنَالِكَ مَهْزُومٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَحْزَابِ
Yusuf Ali
Before them (were many who) rejected messengers, - the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh, the Lord of Stakes,
Arabic
كذبت قبلهم قوم نوح وعاد وفرعون ذو الأوتاد
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Before them (were many who) belied (Messengers) - the people of Nuh (Noah); and 'Ad; and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) the man of stakes (with which he used to punish the people),
Saheeh International
The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,
These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook no delay.
Arabic
وما ينظر هؤلاء إلا صيحة واحدة ما لها من فواق
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And these only wait for a single Saihah [shout (i.e. the blowing of the Trumpet by the angel Israfil -)] there will be no pause or ending thereto [till everything will perish except Allah (the only God full of Majesty, Bounty and Honour)].
Saheeh International
And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.
Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah).
Arabic
اصبر على ما يقولون واذكر عبدنا داوود ذا الأيد ۖ إنه أواب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Be patient (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) of what they say, and remember Our slave Dawud (David), endued with power. Verily, he was ever oft-returning in all matters and in repentance (toward Allah).
Saheeh International
Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah].
It was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide and at break of day,
Arabic
إنا سخرنا الجبال معه يسبحن بالعشي والإشراق
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, We made the mountains to glorify Our Praises with him [Dawud (David)] in the 'Ashi (i.e. after the mid-day till sunset) and Ishraq (i.e. after the sunrise till mid-day).
Saheeh International
Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.
And the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to Allah).
Arabic
والطير محشورة ۖ كل له أواب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And (so did) the birds assembled: all obedient to him [Dawud (David)] [i.e. they came and glorified Allah's Praises along with him]. (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi ).
Saheeh International
And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].
Word by word
وَٱلطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً كُلٌّ لَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Yusuf Ali
We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and decision.
Arabic
وشددنا ملكه وآتيناه الحكمة وفصل الخطاب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
We made his kingdom strong and gave him Al-Hikmah (Prophethood) and sound judgement in speech and decision.
Saheeh International
And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.
When they entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of them, they said: "Fear not: we are two disputants, one of whom has wronged the other: Decide now between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, but guide us to the even Path..
Arabic
إذ دخلوا على داوود ففزع منهم ۖ قالوا لا تخف ۖ خصمان بغى بعضنا على بعض فاحكم بيننا بالحق ولا تشطط واهدنا إلى سواء الصراط
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
When they entered in upon Dawud (David), he was terrified of them. They said: "Fear not! (We are) two litigants, one of whom has wronged the other, therefore judge between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, and guide us to the Right Way.
Saheeh International
When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.
"This man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he says, 'commit her to my care,' and is (moreover) harsh to me in speech."
Arabic
إن هذا أخي له تسع وتسعون نعجة ولي نعجة واحدة فقال أكفلنيها وعزني في الخطاب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, this my brother (in religion) has ninety-nine ewes, while I have (only) one ewe, and he says: "Hand it over to me, and he overpowered me in speech."
Saheeh International
Indeed this, my brother, has ninety - nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."
(David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding thy (single) ewe to be added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?"... and David gathered that We had tried him: he asked forgiveness of his Lord, fell down, bowing (in prostration), and turned (to Allah in repentance).
Arabic
قال لقد ظلمك بسؤال نعجتك إلى نعاجه ۖ وإن كثيرا من الخلطاء ليبغي بعضهم على بعض إلا الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات وقليل ما هم ۗ وظن داوود أنما فتناه فاستغفر ربه وخر راكعا وأناب ۩
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
[Dawud (David)] said (immediately without listening to the opponent): "He has wronged you in demanding your ewe in addition to his ewes. And, verily, many partners oppress one another, except those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and they are few." And Dawud (David) guessed that We have tried him and he sought Forgiveness of his Lord, and he fell down prostrate and turned (to Allah) in repentance.
Saheeh International
[David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah].
O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth (and justice): Nor follow thou the lusts (of thy heart), for they will mislead thee from the Path of Allah: for those who wander astray from the Path of Allah, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account.
Arabic
يا داوود إنا جعلناك خليفة في الأرض فاحكم بين الناس بالحق ولا تتبع الهوى فيضلك عن سبيل الله ۚ إن الذين يضلون عن سبيل الله لهم عذاب شديد بما نسوا يوم الحساب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
O Dawud (David)! Verily! We have placed you as a successor on the earth; so judge you between men in truth (and justice) and follow not your desire - for it will mislead you from the Path of Allah. Verily, those who wander astray from the Path of Allah (shall) have a severe torment, because they forgot the Day of Reckoning.
Saheeh International
[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.
Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!
Arabic
وما خلقنا السماء والأرض وما بينهما باطلا ۚ ذلك ظن الذين كفروا ۚ فويل للذين كفروا من النار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them without purpose! That is the consideration of those who disbelieve! Then woe to those who disbelieve (in Islamic Monotheism) from the Fire!
Saheeh International
And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve, so woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire.
Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right?
Arabic
أم نجعل الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات كالمفسدين في الأرض أم نجعل المتقين كالفجار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Shall We treat those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds as Mufsidun (those who associate partners in worship with Allah and commit crimes) on earth? Or shall We treat the Muttaqun (the pious - See V.2:2) as the Fujjar (criminals, disbelievers, the wicked)?
Saheeh International
Or should we treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allah like the wicked?
(Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.
Arabic
كتاب أنزلناه إليك مبارك ليدبروا آياته وليتذكر أولو الألباب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(This is) a Book (the Qur'an) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings, that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.
Saheeh International
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.
And he said, "Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the glory of my Lord," - until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of night):
Arabic
فقال إني أحببت حب الخير عن ذكر ربي حتى توارت بالحجاب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
He said: "I did love the good (these horses) instead of remembering my Lord (in my 'Asr prayer)" till the time was over, and (the sun) had hidden in the veil (of night).
Saheeh International
And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."
And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to Us in true devotion):
Arabic
ولقد فتنا سليمان وألقينا على كرسيه جسدا ثم أناب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And indeed, We did try Sulaiman (Solomon) and We placed on his throne Jasad (a devil, so he lost his kingdom for a while) and he did return (to Allah with obedience and in repentance, and to his throne and kingdom by the Grace of Allah).
Saheeh International
And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned.
He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
Arabic
قال رب اغفر لي وهب لي ملكا لا ينبغي لأحد من بعدي ۖ إنك أنت الوهاب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
He said: "My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me: Verily, You are the Bestower."
Saheeh International
He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."
And remember Our slave Ayyub (Job), when he invoked his Lord (saying): "Verily Shaitan (Satan) has touched me with distress (by ruining my health) and torment (by ruining my wealth)!
Saheeh International
And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."
And We gave him (back) his people, and doubled their number, - as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who have Understanding.
Arabic
ووهبنا له أهله ومثلهم معهم رحمة منا وذكرى لأولي الألباب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And We gave him (back) his family, and along with them the like thereof, as a Mercy from Us, and a Reminder for those who understand.
Saheeh International
And We granted him his family and a like [number] with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for those of understanding.
"And take in thy hand a little grass, and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)!
Arabic
وخذ بيدك ضغثا فاضرب به ولا تحنث ۗ إنا وجدناه صابرا ۚ نعم العبد ۖ إنه أواب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"And take in your hand a bundle of thin grass and strike therewith (your wife), and break not your oath. Truly! We found him patient. How excellent a slave! Verily he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!
Saheeh International
[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].
And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and Vision.
Arabic
واذكر عبادنا إبراهيم وإسحاق ويعقوب أولي الأيدي والأبصار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And remember Our slaves, Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac), and Ya'qub (Jacob), (all) owners of strength (in worshipping Us) and (also) of religious understanding.
Saheeh International
And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.
Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose) - proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter.
Arabic
إنا أخلصناهم بخالصة ذكرى الدار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, We did choose them by granting them (a good thing, - i.e.) the remembrance of the Home [in the Hereafter and they used to make the people remember it, and also they used to invite the people to obey Allah and to do good deeds for the Hereafter].
Saheeh International
Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].
And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age.
Arabic
۞ وعندهم قاصرات الطرف أتراب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives) restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], (and) of equal ages.
Saheeh International
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.
Word by word
وَعِندَهُمْ قَٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ
Yusuf Ali
Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!
Arabic
هذا ما توعدون ليوم الحساب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious - see V.2:2) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!
Saheeh International
This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.
Word by word
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِيَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
Yusuf Ali
Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail; -
Arabic
إن هذا لرزقنا ما له من نفاد
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish.
Saheeh International
Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.
Word by word
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُۥ مِن نَّفَادٍ
Yusuf Ali
Yea, such! but - for the wrong - doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return! -
Arabic
هذا ۚ وإن للطاغين لشر مآب
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! And for the Taghun (transgressors, the disobedient to Allah and His Messenger - disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, criminals) will be an evil final return (Fire).
Saheeh International
This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -
Word by word
هَٰذَا وَإِنَّ لِلطَّٰغِينَ لَشَرَّ مَـَٔابٍ
Yusuf Ali
Hell! - they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)! -
Arabic
جهنم يصلونها فبئس المهاد
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!
Saheeh International
Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.
Word by word
جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
Yusuf Ali
Yea, such! - then shall they taste it, - a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold! -
Arabic
هذا فليذوقوه حميم وغساق
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is so! Then let them taste it - a boiling fluid and dirty wound discharges.
Saheeh International
This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.
Word by word
هَٰذَا فَلْيَذُوقُوهُ حَمِيمٌ وَغَسَّاقٌ
Yusuf Ali
And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!
Arabic
وآخر من شكله أزواج
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
And other (torments) of similar kind - all together!
Saheeh International
And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.
Word by word
وَءَاخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجٌ
Yusuf Ali
Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! truly, they shall burn in the Fire!
Arabic
هذا فوج مقتحم معكم ۖ لا مرحبا بهم ۚ إنهم صالو النار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
This is a troop entering with you (in Hell), no welcome for them! Verily, they shall burn in the Fire!
Saheeh International
[Its inhabitants will say], "This is a company bursting in with you. No welcome for them. Indeed, they will burn in the Fire."
(The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No welcome for you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now evil is (this) place to stay in!"
Arabic
قالوا بل أنتم لا مرحبا بكم ۖ أنتم قدمتموه لنا ۖ فبئس القرار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(The followers of the misleaders will say): "Nay, you (too)! No welcome for you! It is you (misleaders) who brought this upon us (because you misled us in the world), so evil is this place to stay in!"
Saheeh International
They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."
Truly that is just and fitting, - the mutual recriminations of the People of the Fire!
Arabic
إن ذلك لحق تخاصم أهل النار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Verily, that is the very truth - the mutual dispute of the people of the Fire!
Saheeh International
Indeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.
Word by word
إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَحَقٌّ تَخَاصُمُ أَهْلِ ٱلنَّارِ
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one Allah, Supreme and Irresistible, -
Arabic
قل إنما أنا منذر ۖ وما من إله إلا الله الواحد القهار
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "I am only a warner and there is no Ilah (God) except Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) the One, the Irresistible,
Saheeh International
Say, [O Muhammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allah, the One, the Prevailing.
(Allah) said: "O Iblis! What prevents thee from prostrating thyself to one whom I have created with my hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) ones?"
Arabic
قال يا إبليس ما منعك أن تسجد لما خلقت بيدي ۖ أستكبرت أم كنت من العالين
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(Allah) said: "O Iblis (Satan)! What prevents you from prostrating yourself to one whom I have created with Both My Hands . Are you too proud (to fall prostrate to Adam) or are you one of the high exalted?"
Saheeh International
[Allah] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands? Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"
Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender.
Arabic
قل ما أسألكم عليه من أجر وما أنا من المتكلفين
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "No wage do I ask of you for this (the Qur'an), nor am I one of the Mutakallifun (those who pretend and fabricate things which do not exist).
Saheeh International
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious