Kaf

Yusuf Ali

1 Qaf: By the Glorious Qur'an (Thou art Allah's Messenger).

Transliteration

1 Qaf waalqurani almajeedi

Pickthall

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Qaf. By the Glorious Qur'an,

Yusuf Ali

2 But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from among themselves. So the Unbelievers say: "This is a wonderful thing!

Transliteration

2 Bal AAajiboo an jaahum munthirun minhum faqala alkafiroona hatha shayon AAajeebun

Pickthall

2 Nay, but they marvel that a warner of their own hath come unto them; and the disbelievers say: This is a strange thing:

Yusuf Ali

3 "What! When we die and become dust, (shall we live again?) That is a (sort of) return far (from our understanding)."

Transliteration

3 Aitha mitna wakunna turaban thalika rajAAun baAAeedun

Pickthall

3 When we are dead and have become dust (shall we be brought back again) ? That would be a far return!

Yusuf Ali

4 We already know how much of them the earth takes away: With Us is a record guarding (the full account).

Transliteration

4 Qad AAalimna ma tanqusu alardu minhum waAAindana kitabun hafeethun

Pickthall

4 We know that which the earth taketh of them, and with Us is a recording Book.

Yusuf Ali

5 But they deny the Truth when it comes to them: so they are in a confused state.

Transliteration

5 Bal kaththaboo bialhaqqi lamma jaahum fahum fee amrin mareejin

Pickthall

5 Nay, but they have denied the truth when it came unto them, therefor they are now in troubled case.

Yusuf Ali

6 Do they not look at the sky above them? - How We have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it?

Transliteration

6 Afalam yanthuroo ila alssamai fawqahum kayfa banaynaha wazayyannaha wama laha min furoojin

Pickthall

6 Have they not then observed the sky above them, how We have constructed it and beautified it, and how there are no rifts therein ?

Yusuf Ali

7 And the earth - We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and produced therein every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs) -

Transliteration

7 Waalarda madadnaha waalqayna feeha rawasiya waanbatna feeha min kulli zawjin baheejin

Pickthall

7 And the earth have We spread out, and have flung firm hills therein, and have caused of every lovely kind to grow thereon,

Yusuf Ali

8 To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to Allah).

Transliteration

8 Tabsiratan wathikra likulli AAabdin muneebin

Pickthall

8 A vision and a reminder for every penitent slave.

Yusuf Ali

9 And We send down from the sky rain charted with blessing, and We produce therewith gardens and Grain for harvests;

Transliteration

9 Wanazzalna mina alssamai maan mubarakan faanbatna bihi jannatin wahabba alhaseedi

Pickthall

9 And We send down from the sky blessed water whereby We give growth unto gardens and the grain of crops,

Yusuf Ali

10 And tall (and stately) palm - trees, with shoots of fruit - stalks, piled one over another; -

Transliteration

10 Waalnnakhla basiqatin laha talAAun nadeedun

Pickthall

10 And lofty date - palms with ranged clusters,

Yusuf Ali

11 As sustenance for (Allah's) Servants; - and We give (new) life therewith to land that is dead: Thus will be the Resurrection.

Transliteration

11 Rizqan lilAAibadi waahyayna bihi baldatan maytan kathalika alkhurooju

Pickthall

11 Provision (made) for men; and therewith We quicken a dead land. Even so will be the resurrection of the dead.

Yusuf Ali

12 Before them was denied (the Hereafter) by the People of Noah, the Companions of the Rass, the Thamud,

Transliteration

12 Kaththabat qablahum qawmu noohin waashabu alrrassi wathamoodu

Pickthall

12 The folk of Noah denied (the truth) before them, and (so did) the dwellers at Ar - Rass and (the tribe of) Thamud,

Yusuf Ali

13 The 'Ad, Pharaoh, the brethren of Lut,

Transliteration

13 WaAAadun wafirAAawnu waikhwanu lootin

Pickthall

13 And (the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh, and the brethren of Lot,

Yusuf Ali

14 The Companions of the Wood, and the People of Tubba'; each one (of them) rejected the messengers, and My warning was duly fulfilled (in them).

Transliteration

14 Waashabu alaykati waqawmu tubbaAAin kullun kaththaba alrrusula fahaqqa waAAeedi

Pickthall

14 And the dwellers in the wood, and the folk of Tubb'a: every one denied their messengers, therefor My threat took effect.

Yusuf Ali

15 Were We then weary with the first Creation, that they should be in confused doubt about a new Creation?

Transliteration

15 AfaAAayeena bialkhalqi alawwali bal hum fee labsin min khalqin jadeedin

Pickthall

15 Were We then worn out by the first creation ? Yet they are in doubt about a new creation.

Yusuf Ali

16 It was We Who created man, and We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein.

Transliteration

16 Walaqad khalaqna alinsana wanaAAlamu ma tuwaswisu bihi nafsuhu wanahnu aqrabu ilayhi min habli alwareedi

Pickthall

16 We verily created man and We know what his soul whispereth to him, and We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.

Yusuf Ali

17 Behold, two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and noted them), one sitting on the right and one on the left.

Transliteration

17 Ith yatalaqqa almutalaqqiyani AAani alyameeni waAAani alshshimali qaAAeedun

Pickthall

17 When the two Receivers receive (him), seated on the right hand and on the left,

Yusuf Ali

18 Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it).

Transliteration

18 Ma yalfithu min qawlin illa ladayhi raqeebun AAateedun

Pickthall

18 He uttereth no word but there is with him an observer ready.

Yusuf Ali

19 And the stupor of death will bring Truth (before his eyes): "This was the thing which thou wast trying to escape!"

Transliteration

19 Wajaat sakratu almawti bialhaqqi thalika ma kunta minhu taheedu

Pickthall

19 And the agony of death cometh in truth. (And it is said unto him): This is that which thou wast wont to shun.

Yusuf Ali

20 And the Trumpet shall be blown: that will be the Day whereof Warning (had been given).

Transliteration

20 Wanufikha fee alssoori thalika yawmu alwaAAeedi

Pickthall

20 And the trumpet is blown. This is the threatened Day.

Yusuf Ali

21 And there will come forth every soul: with each will be an (angel) to drive, and an (angel) to bear witness.

Transliteration

21 Wajaat kullu nafsin maAAaha saiqun washaheedun

Pickthall

21 And every soul cometh, along with it a driver and a witness.

Yusuf Ali

22 (It will be said:) "Thou wast heedless of this; now have We removed thy veil, and sharp is thy sight this Day!"

Transliteration

22 Laqad kunta fee ghaflatin min hatha fakashafna AAanka ghitaaka fabasaruka alyawma hadeedun

Pickthall

22 (And unto the evil - doer it is said): Thou wast in heedlessness of this. Now We have removed from thee thy covering, and piercing is thy sight this day.

Yusuf Ali

23 And his Companion will say: "Here is (his Record) ready with me!"

Transliteration

23 Waqala qareenuhu hatha ma ladayya AAateedun

Pickthall

23 And (unto the evil - doer) his comrade saith: This is that which I have ready (as testimony).

Yusuf Ali

24 (The sentence will be:) "Throw, throw into Hell every contumacious Rejecter (of Allah)! -

Transliteration

24 Alqiya fee jahannama kulla kaffarin AAaneedin

Pickthall

24 (And it is said): Do ye twain hurl to hell each rebel ingrate,

Yusuf Ali

25 "Who forbade what was good, transgressed all bounds, cast doubts and suspicions;

Transliteration

25 MannaAAin lilkhayri muAAtadin mureebin

Pickthall

25 Hinderer of good, transgressor, doubter,

Yusuf Ali

26 "Who set up another god beside Allah: Throw him into a severe penalty."

Transliteration

26 Allathee jaAAala maAAa Allahi ilahan akhara faalqiyahu fee alAAathabi alshshadeedi

Pickthall

26 Who setteth up another god along with Allah. Do ye twain hurl him to the dreadful doom.

Yusuf Ali

27 His Companion will say: "Our Lord! I did not make him transgress, but he was (himself) far astray."

Transliteration

27 Qala qareenuhu rabbana ma atghaytuhu walakin kana fee dalalin baAAeedin

Pickthall

27 His comrade saith: Our Lord! I did not cause him to rebel, but he was (himself) far gone in error.

Yusuf Ali

28 He will say: "Dispute not with each other in My Presence: I had already in advance sent you Warning.

Transliteration

28 Qala la takhtasimoo ladayya waqad qaddamtu ilaykum bialwaAAeedi

Pickthall

28 He saith: Contend not in My presence, when I had already proffered unto you the warning.

Yusuf Ali

29 "The Word changes not before Me, and I do not the least injustice to My Servants."

Transliteration

29 Ma yubaddalu alqawlu ladayya wama ana bithallamin lilAAabeedi

Pickthall

29 The sentence that cometh from Me cannot be changed, and I am in no wise a tyrant unto the slaves.

Yusuf Ali

30 One Day We will ask Hell, "Art thou filled to the full?" It will say, "Are there any more (to come)?"

Transliteration

30 Yawma naqoolu lijahannama hali imtalati wataqoolu hal min mazeedin

Pickthall

30 On the day when We say unto hell: Art thou filled ? and it saith: Can there be more to come ?

Yusuf Ali

31 And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous, - no more a thing distant.

Transliteration

31 Waozlifati aljannatu lilmuttaqeena ghayra baAAeedin

Pickthall

31 And the Garden is brought nigh for those who kept from evil, no longer distant.

Yusuf Ali

32 (A voice will say:) "This is what was promised for you, - for every one who turned (to Allah) in sincere repentance, who kept (His Law),

Transliteration

32 Hatha ma tooAAadoona likulli awwabin hafeethin

Pickthall

32 (And it is said): This is that which ye were promised. (It is) for every penitent and heedful one,

Yusuf Ali

33 "Who feared (Allah) Most Gracious Unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him):

Transliteration

33 Man khashiya alrrahmana bialghaybi wajaa biqalbin muneebin

Pickthall

33 Who feareth the Beneficent in secret and cometh with a contrite heart.

Yusuf Ali

34 "Enter ye therein in Peace and Security; this is a Day of Eternal Life!"

Transliteration

34 Odkhulooha bisalamin thalika yawmu alkhuloodi

Pickthall

34 Enter it in peace. This is the day of immortality.

Yusuf Ali

35 There will be for them therein all that they wish, - and more besides in Our Presence.

Transliteration

35 Lahum ma yashaoona feeha waladayna mazeedun

Pickthall

35 There they have all that they desire, and there is more with Us.

Yusuf Ali

36 But how many generations before them did We destroy (for their sins), - stronger in power than they? Then did they wander through the land: was there any place of escape (for them)?

Transliteration

36 Wakam ahlakna qablahum min qarnin hum ashaddu minhum batshan fanaqqaboo fee albiladi hal min maheesin

Pickthall

36 And how many a generation We destroyed before them, who were mightier than these in prowess so that they overran the lands! Had they any place of refuge (when the judgment came) ?

Yusuf Ali

37 Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the truth).

Transliteration

37 Inna fee thalika lathikra liman kana lahu qalbun aw alqa alssamAAa wahuwa shaheedun

Pickthall

37 Lo! therein verily is a reminder for him who hath a heart, or giveth ear with full intelligence.

Yusuf Ali

38 We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in Six Days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us.

Transliteration

38 Walaqad khalaqna alssamawati waalarda wama baynahuma fee sittati ayyamin wama massana min lughoobin

Pickthall

38 And verily We created the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in six Days, and naught of weariness touched Us.

Yusuf Ali

39 Bear, then, with patience, all that they say, and celebrate the praises of thy Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting.

Transliteration

39 Faisbir AAala ma yaqooloona wasabbih bihamdi rabbika qabla tulooAAi alshshamsi waqabla alghuroobi

Pickthall

39 Therefor (O Muhammad) bear with what they say, and hymn the praise of thy Lord before the rising and before the setting of the sun;

Yusuf Ali

40 And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration.

Transliteration

40 Wamina allayli fasabbihhu waadbara alssujoodi

Pickthall

40 And in the night - time hymn His praise, and after the (prescribed) prostrations.

Yusuf Ali

41 And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place quiet near, -

Transliteration

41 WaistamiAA yawma yunadi almunadi min makanin qareebin

Pickthall

41 And listen on the day when the crier crieth from a near place,

Yusuf Ali

42 The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) truth: that will be the Day of Resurrection.

Transliteration

42 Yawma yasmaAAoona alssayhata bialhaqqi thalika yawmu alkhurooji

Pickthall

42 The day when they will hear the (Awful) Cry in truth. That is the day of coming forth (from the graves).

Yusuf Ali

43 Verily it is We Who give Life and Death; and to Us is the Final Goal -

Transliteration

43 Inna nahnu nuhyee wanumeetu wailayna almaseeru

Pickthall

43 Lo! We it is Who quicken and give death, and unto Us is the journeying.

Yusuf Ali

44 The Day when the Earth will be rent asunder, from (men) hurrying out: that will be a gathering together, - quite easy for Us.

Transliteration

44 Yawma tashaqqaqu alardu AAanhum siraAAan thalika hashrun AAalayna yaseerun

Pickthall

44 On the day when the earth splitteth asunder from them, hastening forth (they come). That is a gathering easy for Us (to make).

Yusuf Ali

45 We know best what they say; and thou art not one to overawe them by force. So admonish with the Qur'an such as fear My Warning!

Transliteration

45 Nahnu aAAlamu bima yaqooloona wama anta AAalayhim bijabbarin fathakkir bialqurani man yakhafu waAAeedi

Pickthall

45 We are Best Aware of what they say, and thou (O Muhammad) art in no wise a compeller over them. But warn by the Qur'an him who feareth My threat.