Kitab

Al Naml

Chapter 27, 93 verses

  • Yusuf Ali
  • Arabic
  • Hilali & Muhsin Khan
Yusuf Ali

These are verses of the Qur'an, - a book that makes (things) clear;

Arabic

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم طس ۚ تلك آيات القرآن وكتاب مبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ta-Sin. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. These are the Verses of the Qur'an, and (it is) a Book (that makes things) clear:

Yusuf Ali

A guide: and glad tidings for the believers, -

Arabic

هدى وبشرى للمؤمنين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

A guide (to the Right Path) and glad tidings for the believers [who believe in the Oneness of Allah (i.e. Islamic Monotheism)].

Yusuf Ali

Those who establish regular prayers and give in regular charity, and also have (full) assurance of the hereafter.

Arabic

الذين يقيمون الصلاة ويؤتون الزكاة وهم بالآخرة هم يوقنون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Those who perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat and they believe with certainty in the Hereafter (resurrection, recompense of their good and bad deeds, Paradise and Hell).

Yusuf Ali

As to those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds pleasing in their eyes; and so they wander about in distraction.

Arabic

إن الذين لا يؤمنون بالآخرة زينا لهم أعمالهم فهم يعمهون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds fair-seeming to them, so that they wander about blindly.

Yusuf Ali

Such are they for whom a grievous Penalty is (waiting); and in the Hereafter theirs will be the greatest loss.

Arabic

أولئك الذين لهم سوء العذاب وهم في الآخرة هم الأخسرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They are those for whom there will be an evil torment (in this world). And in the Hereafter they will be the greatest losers.

Yusuf Ali

As to thee, the Qur'an is bestowed upon thee from the presence of one who is wise and all - knowing.

Arabic

وإنك لتلقى القرآن من لدن حكيم عليم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) are being taught the Qur'an from One, All-Wise, All-Knowing.

Yusuf Ali

Behold! Moses said to his family: "I perceive a fire; soon will I bring you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning brand to light our fuel, that ye may warm yourselves.

Arabic

إذ قال موسى لأهله إني آنست نارا سآتيكم منها بخبر أو آتيكم بشهاب قبس لعلكم تصطلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

(Remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his household: "Verily I have seen a fire; I will bring you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning brand, that you may warm yourselves."

Yusuf Ali

But when he came to the (fire), a voice was heard: "Blessed are those in the fire and those around: and glory to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

Arabic

فلما جاءها نودي أن بورك من في النار ومن حولها وسبحان الله رب العالمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

But when he came to it, he was called: "Blessed is whosoever is in the fire, and whosoever is round about it! And glorified be Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).

Yusuf Ali

"O Moses! verily, I am Allah, the exalted in might, the wise!....

Arabic

يا موسى إنه أنا الله العزيز الحكيم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"O Musa (Moses)! Verily it is I, Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Yusuf Ali

"Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it moving (of its own accord) as if it had been a snake, he turned back in retreat, and retraced not his steps: "O Moses!" (it was said), "Fear not: truly, in My presence, those called as messengers have no fear, -

Arabic

وألق عصاك ۚ فلما رآها تهتز كأنها جان ولى مدبرا ولم يعقب ۚ يا موسى لا تخف إني لا يخاف لدي المرسلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"And throw down your stick!" But when he saw it moving as if it were a snake, he turned in flight, and did not look back. (It was said:) "O Musa (Moses)! Fear not: verily the Messengers fear not in front of Me.

Yusuf Ali

"But if any have done wrong and have thereafter substituted good to take the place of evil, truly, I am Oft - Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Arabic

إلا من ظلم ثم بدل حسنا بعد سوء فإني غفور رحيم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Except him who has done wrong and afterwards has changed evil for good; then surely, I am Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Yusuf Ali

"Now put thy hand into thy bosom, and it will come forth white without stain (or harm): (these are) among the nine Signs (thou wilt take) to Pharaoh and his people: for they are a people rebellious in transgression."

Arabic

وأدخل يدك في جيبك تخرج بيضاء من غير سوء ۖ في تسع آيات إلى فرعون وقومه ۚ إنهم كانوا قوما فاسقين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"And put your hand into your bosom, it will come forth white without hurt. (These are) among the nine signs (you will take) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his people. Verily they are a people who are Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).

Yusuf Ali

But when Our Signs came to them, that should have opened their eyes, they said: "This is sorcery manifest!"

Arabic

فلما جاءتهم آياتنا مبصرة قالوا هذا سحر مبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

But when Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) came to them, clear to see, they said: "This is a manifest magic."

Yusuf Ali

And they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance, though their souls were convinced thereof: so see what was the end of those who acted corruptly!

Arabic

وجحدوا بها واستيقنتها أنفسهم ظلما وعلوا ۚ فانظر كيف كان عاقبة المفسدين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they belied them (those Ayat) wrongfully and arrogantly, though their ownselves were convinced thereof [i.e. those (Ayat ) are from Allah, and Musa (Moses) is the Messenger of Allah in truth, but they disliked to obey Musa (Moses), and hated to believe in his Message of Monotheism]. So see what was the end of the Mufsidun (disbelievers, disobedient to Allah, evil-doers and liars.).

Yusuf Ali

We gave (in the past) knowledge to David and Solomon: And they both said: "Praise be to Allah, Who has favoured us above many of his servants who believe!"

Arabic

ولقد آتينا داوود وسليمان علما ۖ وقالا الحمد لله الذي فضلنا على كثير من عباده المؤمنين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And indeed We gave knowledge to Dawud (David) and Sulaiman (Solomon), and they both said: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has preferred us above many of His believing slaves!"

Yusuf Ali

And Solomon was David's heir. He said: "O ye people! We have been taught the speech of birds, and on us has been bestowed (a little) of all things: this is indeed Grace manifest (from Allah.)"

Arabic

وورث سليمان داوود ۖ وقال يا أيها الناس علمنا منطق الطير وأوتينا من كل شيء ۖ إن هذا لهو الفضل المبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And Sulaiman (Solomon) inherited (the knowledge of) Dawud (David). He said: "O mankind! We have been taught the language of birds, and on us have been bestowed all things. This, verily, is an evident grace (from Allah)."

Yusuf Ali

And before Solomon were marshalled his hosts, - of Jinns and men and birds, and they were all kept in order and ranks.

Arabic

وحشر لسليمان جنوده من الجن والإنس والطير فهم يوزعون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And there were gathered before Sulaiman (Solomon) his hosts of jinn and men, and birds, and they all were set in battle order (marching forward).

Yusuf Ali

At length, when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants, one of the ants said: "O ye ants, get into your habitations, lest Solomon and his hosts crush you (under foot) without knowing it."

Arabic

حتى إذا أتوا على واد النمل قالت نملة يا أيها النمل ادخلوا مساكنكم لا يحطمنكم سليمان وجنوده وهم لا يشعرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Till, when they came to the valley of the ants, one of the ants said: "O ants! Enter your dwellings, lest Sulaiman (Solomon) and his hosts should crush you, while they perceive not."

Yusuf Ali

So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: "O my Lord! so order me that I may be grateful for Thy favours, which thou hast bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may work the righteousness that will please Thee: And admit me, by Thy Grace, to the ranks of Thy righteous Servants."

Arabic

فتبسم ضاحكا من قولها وقال رب أوزعني أن أشكر نعمتك التي أنعمت علي وعلى والدي وأن أعمل صالحا ترضاه وأدخلني برحمتك في عبادك الصالحين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So he [Sulaiman (Solomon)] smiled, amused at her speech and said: "My Lord! Grant me the power and ability that I may be grateful for Your Favours which You have bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may do righteous good deeds that will please You, and admit me by Your Mercy among Your righteous slaves."

Yusuf Ali

And he took a muster of the Birds; and he said: "Why is it I see not the Hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?

Arabic

وتفقد الطير فقال ما لي لا أرى الهدهد أم كان من الغائبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

He inspected the birds, and said: "What is the matter that I see not the hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?

Yusuf Ali

"I will certainly punish him with a severe penalty, or execute him, unless he bring me a clear reason (for absence)."

Arabic

لأعذبنه عذابا شديدا أو لأذبحنه أو ليأتيني بسلطان مبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"I will surely punish him with a severe torment, or slaughter him, unless he brings me a clear reason."

Yusuf Ali

But the Hoopoe tarried not far: he (came up and) said: "I have compassed (territory) which thou hast not compassed, and I have come to thee from Saba with tidings true.

Arabic

فمكث غير بعيد فقال أحطت بما لم تحط به وجئتك من سبإ بنبإ يقين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

But the hoopoe stayed not long: he (came up and) said: "I have grasped (the knowledge of a thing) which you have not grasped and I have come to you from Saba' (Sheba) with true news.

Yusuf Ali

"I found (there) a woman ruling over them and provided with every requisite; and she has a magnificent throne.

Arabic

إني وجدت امرأة تملكهم وأوتيت من كل شيء ولها عرش عظيم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"I found a woman ruling over them: she has been given all things that could be possessed by any ruler of the earth, and she has a great throne.

Yusuf Ali

"I found her and her people worshipping the sun besides Allah: Satan has made their deeds seem pleasing in their eyes, and has kept them away from the Path, - so they receive no guidance, -

Arabic

وجدتها وقومها يسجدون للشمس من دون الله وزين لهم الشيطان أعمالهم فصدهم عن السبيل فهم لا يهتدون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"I found her and her people worshipping the sun instead of Allah, and Shaitan (Satan) has made their deeds fair-seeming to them, and has barred them from (Allah's) Way: so they have no guidance."

Yusuf Ali

"(Kept them away from the Path), that they should not worship Allah, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what ye hide and what ye reveal.

Arabic

ألا يسجدوا لله الذي يخرج الخبء في السماوات والأرض ويعلم ما تخفون وما تعلنون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[As Shaitan (Satan) has barred them from Allah's Way] so they do not worship (prostrate themselves before) Allah, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what you conceal and what you reveal. [Tafsir At-Tabari]

Yusuf Ali

"Allah! - there is no god but He! - Lord of the Throne Supreme!"

Arabic

الله لا إله إلا هو رب العرش العظيم ۩

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Allah, La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Lord of the Supreme Throne!

Yusuf Ali

(Solomon) said: "Soon shall we see whether thou hast told the truth or lied!

Arabic

۞ قال سننظر أصدقت أم كنت من الكاذبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Sulaiman (Solomon)] said: "We shall see whether you speak the truth or you are (one) of the liars.

Yusuf Ali

"Go thou, with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them: then draw back from them, and (wait to) see what answer they return"...

Arabic

اذهب بكتابي هذا فألقه إليهم ثم تول عنهم فانظر ماذا يرجعون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Go you with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them, then draw back from them, and see what (answer) they return."

Yusuf Ali

(The queen) said: "Ye chiefs! here is delivered to me - a letter worthy of respect.

Arabic

قالت يا أيها الملأ إني ألقي إلي كتاب كريم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

She said: "O chiefs! Verily! Here is delivered to me a noble letter,

Yusuf Ali

"It is from Solomon, and is (as follows): 'In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

Arabic

إنه من سليمان وإنه بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Verily it is from Sulaiman (Solomon), and verily, it (reads): In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful:

Yusuf Ali

"'Be ye not arrogant against me, but come to me in submission (to the true Religion).'"

Arabic

ألا تعلوا علي وأتوني مسلمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Be you not exalted against me, but come to me as Muslims (true believers who submit to Allah with full submission).' "

Yusuf Ali

She said: "Ye chiefs! advise me in (this) my affair: no affair have I decided except in your presence."

Arabic

قالت يا أيها الملأ أفتوني في أمري ما كنت قاطعة أمرا حتى تشهدون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

She said: "O chiefs! Advise me in (this) case of mine. I decide no case till you are present with me (and give me your opinions)."

Yusuf Ali

They said: "We are endued with strength, and given to vehement war: but the command is with thee; so consider what thou wilt command."

Arabic

قالوا نحن أولو قوة وأولو بأس شديد والأمر إليك فانظري ماذا تأمرين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They said: "We have great strength, and great ability for war, but it is for you to command: so think over what you will command."

Yusuf Ali

She said: "Kings, when they enter a country, despoil it, and make the noblest of its people its meanest thus do they behave.

Arabic

قالت إن الملوك إذا دخلوا قرية أفسدوها وجعلوا أعزة أهلها أذلة ۖ وكذلك يفعلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

She said: "Verily kings, when they enter a town (country), they despoil it and make the most honourable amongst its people the lowest. And thus they do.

Yusuf Ali

"But I am going to send him a present, and (wait) to see with what (answer) return (my) ambassadors."

Arabic

وإني مرسلة إليهم بهدية فناظرة بم يرجع المرسلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"But verily! I am going to send him a present, and see with what (answer) the messengers return."

Yusuf Ali

Now when (the embassy) came to Solomon, he said: "Will ye give me abundance in wealth? But that which Allah has given me is better than that which He has given you! Nay it is ye who rejoice in your gift!

Arabic

فلما جاء سليمان قال أتمدونن بمال فما آتاني الله خير مما آتاكم بل أنتم بهديتكم تفرحون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So when (the messengers with the present) came to Sulaiman (Solomon), he said: "Will you help me in wealth? What Allah has given me is better than that which He has given you! Nay, you rejoice in your gift!"

Yusuf Ali

"Go back to them, and be sure we shall come to them with such hosts as they will never be able to meet: We shall expel them from there in disgrace, and they will feel humbled (indeed)."

Arabic

ارجع إليهم فلنأتينهم بجنود لا قبل لهم بها ولنخرجنهم منها أذلة وهم صاغرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

[Then Sulaiman (Solomon) said to the chief of her messengers who brought the present]: "Go back to them. We verily shall come to them with hosts that they cannot resist, and we shall drive them out from there in disgrace, and they will be abased."

Yusuf Ali

He said (to his own men): "Ye chiefs! which of you can bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?"

Arabic

قال يا أيها الملأ أيكم يأتيني بعرشها قبل أن يأتوني مسلمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

He said: "O chiefs! Which of you can bring me her throne before they come to me surrendering themselves in obedience?"

Yusuf Ali

Said an 'Ifrit, of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee before thou rise from thy council: indeed I have full strength for the purpose, and may be trusted."

Arabic

قال عفريت من الجن أنا آتيك به قبل أن تقوم من مقامك ۖ وإني عليه لقوي أمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

A 'Ifrit (strong one) from the jinn said: "I will bring it to you before you rise from your place (council). And verily, I am indeed strong, and trustworthy for such work."

Yusuf Ali

Said one who had knowledge of the Book: "I will bring it to thee within the twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it placed firmly before him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord! - to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! and if any is grateful, truly his gratitude is (a gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my Lord is Free of all Needs, Supreme in Honour!"

Arabic

قال الذي عنده علم من الكتاب أنا آتيك به قبل أن يرتد إليك طرفك ۚ فلما رآه مستقرا عنده قال هذا من فضل ربي ليبلوني أأشكر أم أكفر ۖ ومن شكر فإنما يشكر لنفسه ۖ ومن كفر فإن ربي غني كريم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

One with whom was knowledge of the Scripture said: "I will bring it to you within the twinkling of an eye!" Then when he [Sulaiman (Solomon)] saw it placed before him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord - to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! And whoever is grateful, truly, his gratitude is for (the good of) his ownself; and whoever is ungrateful, (he is ungrateful only for the loss of his ownself). Certainly my Lord is Rich (Free of all needs), Bountiful."

Yusuf Ali

He said: "Transform her throne out of all recognition by her: let us see whether she is guided (to the truth) or is one of those who receive no guidance."

Arabic

قال نكروا لها عرشها ننظر أتهتدي أم تكون من الذين لا يهتدون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

He said: "Disguise her throne for her that we may see whether she will be guided (to recognise her throne), or she will be one of those not guided."

Yusuf Ali

So when she arrived, she was asked, "Is this thy throne?" She said, "It was just like this; and knowledge was bestowed on us in advance of this, and we have submitted to Allah (in Islam)."

Arabic

فلما جاءت قيل أهكذا عرشك ۖ قالت كأنه هو ۚ وأوتينا العلم من قبلها وكنا مسلمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So when she came, it was said (to her): "Is your throne like this?" She said: "(It is) as though it were the very same." And [Sulaiman (Solomon) said]: "Knowledge was bestowed on us before her, and we were submitted to Allah (in Islam as Muslims before her)."

Yusuf Ali

And he diverted her from the worship of others besides Allah: for she was (sprung) of a people that had no faith.

Arabic

وصدها ما كانت تعبد من دون الله ۖ إنها كانت من قوم كافرين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And that which she used to worship besides Allah has prevented her (from Islam), for she was of a disbelieving people.

Yusuf Ali

She was asked to enter the lofty Palace: but when she saw it, she thought it was a lake of water, and she (tucked up her skirts), uncovering her legs. He said: "This is but a palace paved smooth with slabs of glass." She said: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul: I do (now) submit (in Islam), with Solomon, to the Lord of the Worlds."

Arabic

قيل لها ادخلي الصرح ۖ فلما رأته حسبته لجة وكشفت عن ساقيها ۚ قال إنه صرح ممرد من قوارير ۗ قالت رب إني ظلمت نفسي وأسلمت مع سليمان لله رب العالمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

It was said to her: "Enter As-Sarh" (a glass surface with water underneath it or a palace): but when she saw it, she thought it was a pool, and she (tucked up her clothes) uncovering her legs. (Sulaiman (Solomon)) said: "Verily, it is a Sarh (a glass surface with water underneath it or a palace)." She said: "My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself, and I submit [in Islam, together with Sulaiman (Solomon)] to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)."

Yusuf Ali

We sent (aforetime), to the Thamud, their brother Salih, saying, "Serve Allah": But behold, they became two factions quarrelling with each other.

Arabic

ولقد أرسلنا إلى ثمود أخاهم صالحا أن اعبدوا الله فإذا هم فريقان يختصمون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And indeed We sent to Thamud their brother Salih, saying: "Worship Allah (Alone and none else). Then look! They became two parties (believers and disbelievers) quarreling with each other."

Yusuf Ali

He said: "O my people! why ask ye to hasten on the evil in preference to the good? If only ye ask Allah for forgiveness, ye may hope to receive mercy.

Arabic

قال يا قوم لم تستعجلون بالسيئة قبل الحسنة ۖ لولا تستغفرون الله لعلكم ترحمون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

He said: "O my people! Why do you seek to hasten the evil (torment) before the good (Allah's Mercy)? Why seek you not the Forgiveness of Allah, that you may receive mercy?"

Yusuf Ali

They said: "Ill omen do we augur from thee and those that are with thee". He said: "Your ill omen is with Allah; yea, ye are a people under trial."

Arabic

قالوا اطيرنا بك وبمن معك ۚ قال طائركم عند الله ۖ بل أنتم قوم تفتنون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They said: "We augur ill omen from you and those with you." He said: "Your ill omen is with Allah; nay, but you are a people that are being tested."

Yusuf Ali

There were in the city nine men of a family, who made mischief in the land, and would not reform.

Arabic

وكان في المدينة تسعة رهط يفسدون في الأرض ولا يصلحون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And there were in the city nine men (from the sons of their chiefs), who made mischief in the land, and would not reform.

Yusuf Ali

They said: "Swear a mutual oath by Allah that we shall make a secret night attack on him and his people, and that we shall then say to his heir (when he seeks vengeance): 'We were not present at the slaughter of his people, and we are positively telling the truth.'"

Arabic

قالوا تقاسموا بالله لنبيتنه وأهله ثم لنقولن لوليه ما شهدنا مهلك أهله وإنا لصادقون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

They said: "Swear one to another by Allah that we shall make a secret night attack on him and his household, and thereafter we will surely say to his near relatives: 'We witnessed not the destruction of his household, and verily we are telling the truth.'"

Yusuf Ali

They plotted and planned, but We too planned, even while they perceived it not.

Arabic

ومكروا مكرا ومكرنا مكرا وهم لا يشعرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So they plotted a plot, and We plotted a plot, while they perceived not.

Yusuf Ali

Then see what was the end of their plot! - this, that We destroyed them and their people, all (of them).

Arabic

فانظر كيف كان عاقبة مكرهم أنا دمرناهم وقومهم أجمعين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Then see how was the end of their plot! Verily! We destroyed them and their nation, all together.

Yusuf Ali

Now such were their houses, - in utter ruin, - because they practised wrong - doing. Verily in this is a Sign for people of knowledge.

Arabic

فتلك بيوتهم خاوية بما ظلموا ۗ إن في ذلك لآية لقوم يعلمون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

These are their houses in utter ruin, for they did wrong. Verily, in this is indeed an Ayah (a lesson or a sign) for people who know.

Yusuf Ali

And We saved those who believed and practised righteousness.

Arabic

وأنجينا الذين آمنوا وكانوا يتقون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And We saved those who believed, and used to fear Allah, and keep their duty to Him.

Yusuf Ali

(We also sent) Lut (as a messenger): behold, He said to his people, "Do ye do what is shameful though ye see (its iniquity)?

Arabic

ولوطا إذ قال لقومه أتأتون الفاحشة وأنتم تبصرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And (remember) Lut (Lot)! When he said to his people. Do you commit Al-Fahishah (evil, great sin, every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse, sodomy) while you see (one another doing evil without any screen)?"

Yusuf Ali

Would ye really approach men in your lusts rather than women? Nay, ye are a people (grossly) ignorant!

Arabic

أئنكم لتأتون الرجال شهوة من دون النساء ۚ بل أنتم قوم تجهلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Do you practise your lusts on men instead of women? Nay, but you are a people who behave senselessly."

Yusuf Ali

But his people gave no other answer but this: they said, "Drive out the followers of Lut from your city: these are indeed men who want to be clean and pure!"

Arabic

۞ فما كان جواب قومه إلا أن قالوا أخرجوا آل لوط من قريتكم ۖ إنهم أناس يتطهرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

There was no other answer given by his people except that they said: "Drive out the family of Lut (Lot) from your city Verily, these are men who want to be clean and pure!"

Yusuf Ali

But We saved him and his family, except his wife; her We destined to be of those who lagged behind.

Arabic

فأنجيناه وأهله إلا امرأته قدرناها من الغابرين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So We saved him and his family, except his wife. We destined her to be of those who remained behind.

Yusuf Ali

And We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): and evil was the shower on those who were admonished (but heeded not)!

Arabic

وأمطرنا عليهم مطرا ۖ فساء مطر المنذرين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And We rained down on them a rain (of stones). So evil was the rain of those who were warned.

Yusuf Ali

Say: Praise be to Allah, and Peace on his servants whom He has chosen (for his Message). (Who) is better? - Allah or the false gods they associate (with Him)?

Arabic

قل الحمد لله وسلام على عباده الذين اصطفى ۗ آلله خير أما يشركون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Praise and thanks be to Allah, and peace be on His slaves whom He has chosen (for His Message)! Is Allah better, or (all) that you ascribe as partners (to Him)?" (Of course, Allah is Better).

Yusuf Ali

Or, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and Who sends you down rain from the sky? Yea, with it We cause to grow well - planted orchards full of beauty of delight: it is not in your power to cause the growth of the trees in them. (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Nay, they are a people who swerve from justice.

Arabic

أمن خلق السماوات والأرض وأنزل لكم من السماء ماء فأنبتنا به حدائق ذات بهجة ما كان لكم أن تنبتوا شجرها ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ بل هم قوم يعدلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of their trees. Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe equals (to Him)!

Yusuf Ali

Or, Who has made the earth firm to live in; made rivers in its midst; set thereon mountains immovable; and made a separating bar between the two bodies of flowing water? (can there be another) god besides Allah? Nay, most of them know not.

Arabic

أمن جعل الأرض قرارا وجعل خلالها أنهارا وجعل لها رواسي وجعل بين البحرين حاجزا ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ بل أكثرهم لا يعلمون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Is not He (better than your gods) Who has made the earth as a fixed abode, and has placed rivers in its midst, and has placed firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier between the two seas (of salt and sweet water)? Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Nay, but most of them know not!

Yusuf Ali

Or, Who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him, and Who relieves its suffering, and makes you (mankind) inheritors of the earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Little it is that ye heed!

Arabic

أمن يجيب المضطر إذا دعاه ويكشف السوء ويجعلكم خلفاء الأرض ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ قليلا ما تذكرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Is not He (better than your gods) Who responds to the distressed one, when he calls on Him, and Who removes the evil, and makes you inheritors of the earth, generations after generations? Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Little is that you remember!

Yusuf Ali

Or, Who guides you through the depths of darkness on land and sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? - High is Allah above what they associate with Him!

Arabic

أمن يهديكم في ظلمات البر والبحر ومن يرسل الرياح بشرا بين يدي رحمته ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ تعالى الله عما يشركون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Is not He (better than your gods) Who guides you in the darkness of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain)? Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? High Exalted be Allah above all that they associate as partners (to Him)!

Yusuf Ali

Or, Who originates creation, then repeats it, and who gives you sustenance from heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Say, "Bring forth your argument, if ye are telling the truth!"

Arabic

أمن يبدأ الخلق ثم يعيده ومن يرزقكم من السماء والأرض ۗ أإله مع الله ۚ قل هاتوا برهانكم إن كنتم صادقين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Is not He (better than your so-called gods) Who originates creation, and shall thereafter repeat it, and Who provides for you from heaven and earth? Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Say: "Bring forth your proofs, if you are truthful."

Yusuf Ali

Say: None in the heavens or on earth, except Allah, knows what is hidden: nor can they perceive when they shall be raised up (for Judgment).

Arabic

قل لا يعلم من في السماوات والأرض الغيب إلا الله ۚ وما يشعرون أيان يبعثون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say: "None in the heavens and the earth knows the Ghaib (Unseen) except Allah, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected."

Yusuf Ali

Still less can their knowledge comprehend the Hereafter: Nay, they are in doubt and uncertainty thereanent; nay, they are blind thereunto!

Arabic

بل ادارك علمهم في الآخرة ۚ بل هم في شك منها ۖ بل هم منها عمون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Nay, they have no knowledge of the Hereafter. Nay, they are in doubt about it. Nay, they are in complete blindness about it.

Yusuf Ali

The Unbelievers say: "What! when we become dust, - we and our fathers, - shall we really be raised (from the dead)?

Arabic

وقال الذين كفروا أإذا كنا ترابا وآباؤنا أئنا لمخرجون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And those who disbelieve say: "When we have become dust - we and our fathers - shall we really be brought forth (again)?

Yusuf Ali

"It is true we were promised this, - we and our fathers before (us): these are nothing but tales of the ancients."

Arabic

لقد وعدنا هذا نحن وآباؤنا من قبل إن هذا إلا أساطير الأولين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Indeed we were promised this - we and our forefathers before (us), verily, these are nothing but tales of ancients."

Yusuf Ali

Say: "Go ye through the earth and see what has been the end of those guilty (of sin)."

Arabic

قل سيروا في الأرض فانظروا كيف كان عاقبة المجرمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say to them (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) "Travel in the land and see how has been the end of the Mujrimun (criminals, those who denied Allah's Messengers and disobeyed Allah)."

Yusuf Ali

But grieve not over them, nor distress thyself because of their plots.

Arabic

ولا تحزن عليهم ولا تكن في ضيق مما يمكرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And grieve you not over them, nor be straitened (in distress) because of what they plot.

Yusuf Ali

They also say: "When will this promise (come to pass)? (Say) if ye are truthful."

Arabic

ويقولون متى هذا الوعد إن كنتم صادقين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And they (the disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) say: "When (will) this promise (be fulfilled), if you are truthful?"

Yusuf Ali

Say: "It may be that some of the events which ye wish to hasten on may be (close) in your pursuit!"

Arabic

قل عسى أن يكون ردف لكم بعض الذي تستعجلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Say: "Perhaps that which you wish to hasten on, may be close behind you.

Yusuf Ali

But verily thy Lord is full of grace to mankind: Yet most of them are ungrateful.

Arabic

وإن ربك لذو فضل على الناس ولكن أكثرهم لا يشكرون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

"Verily, your Lord is full of Grace for mankind, yet most of them do not give thanks."

Yusuf Ali

And verily thy Lord knoweth all that their hearts do hide. As well as all that they reveal.

Arabic

وإن ربك ليعلم ما تكن صدورهم وما يعلنون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And verily, your Lord knows what their breasts conceal and what they reveal.

Yusuf Ali

Nor is there aught of the unseen, in heaven or earth, but is (recorded) in a clear record.

Arabic

وما من غائبة في السماء والأرض إلا في كتاب مبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And there is nothing hidden in the heaven and the earth but it is in a Clear Book (i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz).

Yusuf Ali

Verily this Qur'an doth explain to the Children of Israel most of the matters in which they disagree.

Arabic

إن هذا القرآن يقص على بني إسرائيل أكثر الذي هم فيه يختلفون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, this Qur'an narrates to the Children of Israel most of that in which they differ.

Yusuf Ali

And it certainly is a Guide and a Mercy to those who believe.

Arabic

وإنه لهدى ورحمة للمؤمنين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And truly, it (this Qur'an) is a guide and a mercy for the believers.

Yusuf Ali

Verily thy Lord will decide between them by His Decree: and He is Exalted in Might, All - Knowing.

Arabic

إن ربك يقضي بينهم بحكمه ۚ وهو العزيز العليم

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, your Lord will decide between them (various sects) by His Judgement. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.

Yusuf Ali

So put thy trust in Allah: for thou art on (the path of) manifest Truth.

Arabic

فتوكل على الله ۖ إنك على الحق المبين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

So put your trust in Allah; surely, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) are on manifest truth.

Yusuf Ali

Truly thou canst not cause the dead to listen, nor canst thou cause the deaf to hear the call, (especially) when they turn back in retreat.

Arabic

إنك لا تسمع الموتى ولا تسمع الصم الدعاء إذا ولوا مدبرين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Verily, you cannot make the dead to hear nor can you make the deaf to hear the call (i.e. benefit them and similarly the disbelievers), when they flee, turning their backs.

Yusuf Ali

Nor canst thou be a guide to the blind, (to prevent them) from straying: only those wilt thou get to listen who believe in Our Signs, and they will bow in Islam.

Arabic

وما أنت بهادي العمي عن ضلالتهم ۖ إن تسمع إلا من يؤمن بآياتنا فهم مسلمون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Nor can you lead the blind out of their error. You can only make to hear those who believe in Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and who have submitted (themselves to Allah in Islam as Muslims).

Yusuf Ali

And when the Word is fulfilled against them (the unjust), we shall produce from the earth a beast to (face) them: He will speak to them, for that mankind did not believe with assurance in Our Signs.

Arabic

۞ وإذا وقع القول عليهم أخرجنا لهم دابة من الأرض تكلمهم أن الناس كانوا بآياتنا لا يوقنون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And when the Word (of torment) is fulfilled against them, We shall bring out from the earth a beast for them, to speak to them because mankind believed not with certainty in Our Ayat (Verses of the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم).

Yusuf Ali

One day We shall gather together from every people a troop of those who reject our Signs, and they shall be kept in ranks, -

Arabic

ويوم نحشر من كل أمة فوجا ممن يكذب بآياتنا فهم يوزعون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And (remember) the Day when We shall gather out of every nation a troop of those who denied Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and (then) they (all) shall be driven (to the place of reckoning),

Yusuf Ali

Until, when they come (before the Judgment - seat), (Allah) will say: "Did ye reject My Signs, though ye comprehended them not in knowledge, or what was it ye did?"

Arabic

حتى إذا جاءوا قال أكذبتم بآياتي ولم تحيطوا بها علما أماذا كنتم تعملون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Till, when they come (before their Lord at the place of reckoning), He will say: "Did you deny My Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) whereas you comprehended them not by knowledge (of their truth or falsehood), or what (else) was it that you used to do?"

Yusuf Ali

And the Word will be fulfilled against them, because of their wrong - doing, and they will be unable to speak (in plea).

Arabic

ووقع القول عليهم بما ظلموا فهم لا ينطقون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And the Word (of torment) will be fulfilled against them, because they have done wrong, and they will be unable to speak (in order to defend themselves).

Yusuf Ali

See they not that We have made the Night for them to rest in and the Day to give them light? Verily in this are Signs for any people that believe!

Arabic

ألم يروا أنا جعلنا الليل ليسكنوا فيه والنهار مبصرا ۚ إن في ذلك لآيات لقوم يؤمنون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

See they not that We have made the night for them to rest therein, and the day sight-giving? Verily, in this are Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) for the people who believe.

Yusuf Ali

And the Day that the Trumpet will be sounded - then will be smitten with terror those who are in the heavens, and those who are on earth, except such as Allah will please (to exempt): and all shall come to His (Presence) as beings conscious of their lowliness.

Arabic

ويوم ينفخ في الصور ففزع من في السماوات ومن في الأرض إلا من شاء الله ۚ وكل أتوه داخرين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And (remember) the Day on which the Trumpet will be blown - and all who are in the heavens and all who are on the earth, will be terrified except him whom Allah will (exempt). And all shall come to Him, humbled.

Yusuf Ali

Thou seest the mountains and thinkest them firmly fixed: but they shall pass away as the clouds pass away: (such is) the artistry of Allah, who disposes of all things in perfect order: for he is well acquainted with all that ye do.

Arabic

وترى الجبال تحسبها جامدة وهي تمر مر السحاب ۚ صنع الله الذي أتقن كل شيء ۚ إنه خبير بما تفعلون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And you will see the mountains and think them solid, but they shall pass away as the passing away of the clouds. The Work of Allah, Who perfected all things, verily He is Well-Acquainted with what you do.

Yusuf Ali

If any do good, good will (accrue) to them therefrom; and they will be secure from terror that Day.

Arabic

من جاء بالحسنة فله خير منها وهم من فزع يومئذ آمنون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

Whoever brings a good deed (i.e. Belief in the Oneness of Allah along with every deed of righteousness), will have better than its worth; and they will be safe from the terror on that Day.

Yusuf Ali

And if any do evil, their faces will be thrown headlong into the Fire: "Do ye receive a reward other than that which ye have earned by your deeds?"

Arabic

ومن جاء بالسيئة فكبت وجوههم في النار هل تجزون إلا ما كنتم تعملون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And whoever brings an evil deed (i.e. Shirk - polytheism, disbelief in the Oneness of Allah and every evil sinful deed), they will be cast down (prone) on their faces in the Fire. (And it will be said to them) "Are you being recompensed anything except what you used to do?"

Yusuf Ali

For me, I have been commanded to serve the Lord of this city, Him Who has sanctified it and to Whom (belong) all things: and I am commanded to be of those who bow in Islam to Allah's Will, -

Arabic

إنما أمرت أن أعبد رب هذه البلدة الذي حرمها وله كل شيء ۖ وأمرت أن أكون من المسلمين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

I (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah), Who has sanctified it and to Whom belongs everything. And I am commanded to be from among the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam).

Yusuf Ali

And to rehearse the Qur'an: and if any accept guidance, they do it for the good of their own souls, and if any stray, say: "I am only a Warner".

Arabic

وأن أتلو القرآن ۖ فمن اهتدى فإنما يهتدي لنفسه ۖ ومن ضل فقل إنما أنا من المنذرين

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And that I should recite the Qur'an, then whosoever receives guidance, receives it for the good of his ownself; and whosoever goes astray, say (to him): "I am only one of the warners."

Yusuf Ali

And say: "Praise be to Allah, Who will soon show you His Signs, so that ye shall know them"; and thy Lord is not unmindful of all that ye do.

Arabic

وقل الحمد لله سيريكم آياته فتعرفونها ۚ وما ربك بغافل عما تعملون

Hilali & Muhsin Khan

And say [(O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) to these polytheists and pagans.]: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah. He will show you His Ayat (signs, in yourselves, and in the universe or punishments), and you shall recognise them. And your Lord is not unaware of what you do."

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