Chapter 43, 89 verses
Ha - Mim
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Ha-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].
Hameem
By the Book that makes things clear, -
By the manifest Book (i.e. this Qur'an that makes things clear).
Waalkitabi almubeeni
We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic, that ye may be able to understand (and learn wisdom).
Verily, We have made it a Qur'an in Arabic that you may be able to understand (its meanings and its admonitions).
Inna jaAAalnahu quranan AAarabiyyan laAAallakum taAAqiloona
And verily, it is in the Mother of the Book, in Our Presence, high (in dignity), full of wisdom.
And verily, it (this Qur'an) is in the Mother of the Book (i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz), with Us, indeed exalted, full of wisdom.
Wainnahu fee ommi alkitabi ladayna laAAaliyyun hakeemun
Shall We then take away the Message from you and repel (you), for that ye are a people transgressing beyond bounds?
Shall We then (warn you not and) take away the Reminder (this Qur'an) from you, because you are a people Musrifun.
Afanadribu AAankumu alththikra safhan an kuntum qawman musrifeena
But how many were the prophets We sent amongst the peoples of old?
And how many a Prophet have We sent amongst the men of old.
Wakam arsalna min nabiyyin fee alawwaleena
And never came there a prophet to them but they mocked him.
And never came there a Prophet to them but they used to mock at him.
Wama yateehim min nabiyyin illa kanoo bihi yastahzioona
So We destroyed (them) - stronger in power than these; - and (thus) has passed on the Parable of the peoples of old.
Then We destroyed men stronger (in power) than these - and the example of the ancients has passed away (before them).
Faahlakna ashadda minhum batshan wamada mathalu alawwaleena
If thou wert to question them, 'Who created the heavens and the earth?' They would be sure to reply, 'they were created by (Him), the Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge'; -
And indeed if you ask them, "Who has created the heavens and the earth?" They will surely say: "The All-Mighty, the All-Knower created them."
Walain saaltahum man khalaqa alssamawati waalarda layaqoolunna khalaqahunna alAAazeezu alAAaleemu
(Yea, the same that) has made for you the earth (like a carpet) spread out, and has made for you roads (and channels) therein, in order that ye may find guidance (on the way);
Who has made for you the earth like a bed, and has made for you roads therein, in order that you may find your way.
Allathee jaAAala lakumu alarda mahdan wajaAAala lakum feeha subulan laAAallakum tahtadoona
That sends down (from time to time) rain from the sky in due measure; - and We raise to life therewith a land that is dead; even so will ye be raised (from the dead); -
And Who sends down water (rain) from the sky in due measure, then We revive a dead land therewith, and even so you will be brought forth (from the graves).
Waallathee nazzala mina alssamai maan biqadarin faansharna bihi baldatan maytan kathalika tukhrajoona
That has created pairs in all things, and has made for you ships and cattle on which ye ride,
And Who has created all the pairs and has appointed for you ships and cattle on which you ride:
Waallathee khalaqa alazwaja kullaha wajaAAala lakum mina alfulki waalanAAami ma tarkaboona
In order that ye may sit firm and square on their backs, and when so seated, ye may celebrate the (kind) favour of your Lord, and say, "Glory to Him Who has subjected these to our (use), for we could never have accomplished this (by ourselves),
In order that you may mount on their backs, and then may remember the Favour of your Lord when you mount thereon, and say: "Glory to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it (by our efforts).
Litastawoo AAala thuhoorihi thumma tathkuroo niAAmata rabbikum itha istawaytum AAalayhi wataqooloo subhana allathee sakhkhara lana hatha wama kunna lahu muqrineena
"And to our Lord, surely, must we turn back!"
And verily, to Our Lord we indeed are to return!"
Wainna ila rabbina lamunqaliboona
Yet they attribute to some of His servants a share with Him (in his godhead)! truly is man a blasphemous ingrate avowed!
Yet, they assign to some of His slaves a share with Him (by pretending that He has children, and considering them as equals or co-partners in worship with Him). Verily, man is indeed a manifest ingrate!
WajaAAaloo lahu min AAibadihi juzan inna alinsana lakafoorun mubeenun
What! has He taken daughters out of what He himself creates, and granted to you sons for choice?
Or has He taken daughters out of what He has created, and He has selected for you sons?
Ami ittakhatha mimma yakhluqu banatin waasfakum bialbaneena
When news is brought to one of them of (the birth of) what he sets up as a likeness to (Allah) Most Gracious, his face darkens, and he is filled with inward grief!
And if one of them is of the news of (the birth of a girl) that which he sets forth as a parable to the Most Gracious (Allah), his face becomes dark, and he is filled with grief!
Waitha bushshira ahaduhum bima daraba lilrrahmani mathalan thalla wajhuhu muswaddan wahuwa katheemun
Is then one brought up among trinkets, and unable to give a clear account in a dispute (to be associated with Allah)?
(Like they then for Allah) a creature who is brought up in adornments (wearing silk and gold ornaments, i.e. women), and who in dispute cannot make herself clear?
Awaman yunashshao fee alhilyati wahuwa fee alkhisami ghayru mubeenin
And they make into females angels who themselves serve Allah. Did they witness their creation? Their evidence will be recorded, and they will be called to account!
And they make the angels who themselves are slaves of the Most Gracious (Allah) females. Did they witness their creation? Their testimony will be recorded, and they will be questioned!
WajaAAaloo almalaikata allatheena hum AAibadu alrrahmani inathan ashahidoo khalqahum satuktabu shahadatuhum wayusaloona
("Ah!") they say, "If it had been the will of (Allah) Most Gracious, we should not have worshipped such (deities)!" Of that they have no knowledge! they do nothing but lie!
And they said: "If it had been the Will of the Most Gracious (Allah), we should not have worshipped them (false deities)." They have no knowledge whatsoever of that. They do nothing but lie!
Waqaloo law shaa alrrahmanu ma AAabadnahum ma lahum bithalika min AAilmin in hum illa yakhrusoona
What! have We given them a Book before this, to which they are holding fast?
Or have We given them any Book before this (the Qur'an) to which they are holding fast?
Am ataynahum kitaban min qablihi fahum bihi mustamsikoona
Nay! they say: "We found our fathers following a certain religion, and we do guide ourselves by their footsteps."
Nay! They say: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we guide ourselves by their footsteps."
Bal qaloo inna wajadna abaana AAala ommatin wainna AAala atharihim muhtadoona
Just in the same way, whenever We sent a Warner before thee to any people, the wealthy ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain religion, and we will certainly follow in their footsteps."
And similarly, We sent not a warner before you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) to any town (people) but the luxurious ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we will indeed follow their footsteps."
Wakathalika ma arsalna min qablika fee qaryatin min natheerin illa qala mutrafooha inna wajadna abaana AAala ommatin wainna AAala atharihim muqtadoona
He said: "What! Even if I brought you better guidance than that which ye found your fathers following?" They said: "For us, we deny that ye (prophets) are sent (on a mission at all)."
(The warner) said: "Even if I bring you better guidance than that which you found your fathers following?" They said: "Verily, we disbelieve in that with which you have been sent."
Qala awalaw jitukum biahda mimma wajadtum AAalayhi abaakum qaloo inna bima orsiltum bihi kafiroona
So We exacted retribution from them: now see what was the end of those who rejected (Truth)!
So We took revenge on them, then see what was the end of those who denied (Islamic Monotheism).
Faintaqamna minhum faonthur kayfa kana AAaqibatu almukaththibeena
Behold! Abraham said to his father and his people: "I do indeed clear myself of what ye worship:
And (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said to his father and his people: "Verily, I am innocent of what you worship,
Waith qala ibraheemu liabeehi waqawmihi innanee baraon mimma taAAbudoona
"(I worship) only Him Who made me, and He will certainly guide me."
"Except Him (i.e. I worship none but Allah Alone) Who did create me; and verily He will guide me."
Illa allathee fataranee fainnahu sayahdeeni
And he left it as a Word to endure among those who came after him, that they may turn back (to Allah).
And he made it [i.e. La ilaha illallah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone)] a Word lasting among his offspring, (True Monotheism), that they may turn back (i.e. to repent to Allah or receive admonition).
WajaAAalaha kalimatan baqiyatan fee AAaqibihi laAAallahum yarjiAAoona
Yea, I have given the good things of this life to these (men) and their fathers, until the Truth has come to them, and a messenger making things clear.
Nay, but I gave (the good things of this life) to these (polytheists) and their fathers to enjoy, till there came to them the truth (the Qur'an), and a Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) making things clear.
Bal mattaAAtu haolai waabaahum hatta jaahumu alhaqqu warasoolun mubeenun
But when the Truth came to them, they said: "This is sorcery, and we do reject it."
And when the truth (this Qur'an) came to them, they (the disbelievers in this Qur'an) said: "This is magic, and we disbelieve therein."
Walamma jaahumu alhaqqu qaloo hatha sihrun wainna bihi kafiroona
Also, they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some leading man in either of the two (chief) cities?"
And they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some great man of the two towns (Makkah and Ta'if)?"
Waqaloo lawla nuzzila hatha alquranu AAala rajulin mina alqaryatayni AAatheemun
Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of thy Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in the life of this world: and We raise some of them above others in ranks, so that some may command work from others. But the Mercy of thy Lord is better than the (wealth) which they amass.
Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of your Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in this world, and We raised some of them above others in ranks, so that some may employ others in their work. But the Mercy (Paradise) of your Lord (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) is better than the (wealth of this world) which they amass.
Ahum yaqsimoona rahmata rabbika nahnu qasamna baynahum maAAeeshatahum fee alhayati alddunya warafaAAna baAAdahum fawqa baAAdin darajatin liyattakhitha baAAduhum baAAdan sukhriyyan warahmatu rabbika khayrun mimma yajmaAAoona
And were it not that (all) men might become of one (evil) way of life, We would provide, for everyone that blasphemes against (Allah) Most Gracious, silver roofs for their houses and (silver) stair - ways on which to go up,
And were it not that mankind would have become of one community (all disbelievers, desiring worldly life only), We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most Gracious (Allah), silver roofs for their houses, and elevators whereby they ascend,
Walawla an yakoona alnnasu ommatan wahidatan lajaAAalna liman yakfuru bialrrahmani libuyootihim suqufan min fiddatin wamaAAarija AAalayha yathharoona
And (silver) doors to their houses, and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline,
And for their houses, doors (of silver), and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline,
Walibuyootihim abwaban wasururan AAalayha yattakioona
And also adornments of gold. But all this were nothing but conveniences of the present life: The Hereafter, in the sight of thy Lord is for the Righteous.
And adornments of gold. Yet all this (i.e. the roofs, doors, stairs, elevators, thrones of their houses) would have been nothing but an enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter with your Lord is (only) for the Muttaqun.
Wazukhrufan wain kullu thalika lamma mataAAu alhayati alddunya waalakhiratu AAinda rabbika lilmuttaqeena
If anyone withdraws himself from remembrance of (Allah) Most Gracious, We appoint for him an evil one, to be an intimate companion to him.
And whosoever turns away blindly from the remembrance of the Most Gracious (Allah) (i.e. this Qur'an and worship of Allah), We appoint for him Shaitan (Satan - devil) to be a Qarin (a companion) to him.
Waman yaAAshu AAan thikri alrrahmani nuqayyid lahu shaytanan fahuwa lahu qareenun
Such (evil ones) really hinder them from the Path, but they think that they are being guided aright!
And verily, they (Satans / devils) hinder them from the Path (of Allah), but they think that they are guided aright!
Wainnahum layasuddoonahum AAani alssabeeli wayahsaboona annahum muhtadoona
At length, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says (to his evil companion): "Would that between me and thee were the distance of East and West!" Ah! evil is the companion (indeed)!
Till, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says [to his Qarin (Satan / devil companion)] "Would that between me and you were the distance of the two easts (or the east and west)" - a worst (type of) companion (indeed)!
Hatta itha jaana qala ya layta baynee wabaynaka buAAda almashriqayni fabisa alqareenu
When ye have done wrong, it will avail you nothing, that Day, that ye shall be partners in Punishment!
It will profit you not this Day (O you who turn away from Allah's remembrance and His worship) as you did wrong, (and) that you will be sharers (you and your Qarin ) in the punishment.
Walan yanfaAAakumu alyawma ith thalamtum annakum fee alAAathabi mushtarikoona
Canst thou then make the deaf to hear, or give direction to the blind or to such as (wander) in manifest error?
Can you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) make the deaf to hear, or can you guide the blind or him who is in manifest error?
Afaanta tusmiAAu alssumma aw tahdee alAAumya waman kana fee dalalin mubeenin
Even if We take thee away, We shall be sure to exact retribution from them,
And even if We take you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) away, We shall indeed take vengeance on them.
Faimma nathhabanna bika fainna minhum muntaqimoona
Or We shall show thee that (accomplished) which We have promised them: for verily We shall prevail over them.
Or (if) We show you that wherewith We threaten them: then verily We have perfect command over them.
Aw nuriyannaka allathee waAAadnahum fainna AAalayhim muqtadiroona
So hold thou fast to the Revelation sent down to thee; verily thou art on a Straight Way.
So hold you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) fast to that which is revealed to you. Verily you are on the Straight Path.
Faistamsik biallathee oohiya ilayka innaka AAala siratin mustaqeemin
The (Qur'an) is indeed the message, for thee and for thy people; and soon shall ye (all) be brought to account.
And verily this (the Qur'an) is indeed a Reminder for you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) and your people (Quraish people, or your followers), and you will be questioned (about it).
Wainnahu lathikrun laka waliqawmika wasawfa tusaloona
And question thou our messengers whom We sent before thee; did We appoint any deities other than (Allah) Most Gracious, to be worshipped?
And ask (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) those of Our Messengers whom We sent before you: "Did We ever appoint alihah (gods) to be worshipped besides the Most Gracious (Allah)?"
Waisal man arsalna min qablika min rusulina ajaAAalna min dooni alrrahmani alihatan yuAAbadoona
We did send Moses aforetime, with Our Signs, to Pharaoh and his Chiefs: He said, "I am a messenger of the Lord of the Worlds."
And indeed We did send Musa (Moses) with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs (inviting them to Allah's religion of Islam) He said: "Verily, I am a Messenger of the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)."
Walaqad arsalna moosa biayatina ila firAAawna wamalaihi faqala innee rasoolu rabbi alAAalameena
But when he came to them with Our Signs, behold they ridiculed them.
But when he came to them with Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations) behold, they laughed at them.
Falamma jaahum biayatina itha hum minha yadhakoona
We showed them Sign after Sign, each greater than its fellow, and We seized them with Punishment, in order that they might turn (to Us).
And not an Ayah (sign, etc.) We showed them but it was greater than its fellow , and We seized them with torment, in order that they might turn [from their polytheism to Allah's religion (Islamic Monotheism)].
Wama nureehim min ayatin illa hiya akbaru min okhtiha waakhathnahum bialAAathabi laAAallahum yarjiAAoona
And they said, "O thou sorcerer! Invoke thy Lord for us according to His covenant with thee; for we shall truly accept guidance."
And they said [to Musa (Moses)]: "O you sorcerer! Invoke your Lord for us according to what He has covenanted with you. Verily, We shall guide ourselves (aright)."
Waqaloo ya ayyuha alsahiru odAAu lana rabbaka bima AAahida AAindaka innana lamuhtadoona
But when We removed the Penalty from them, behold, they broke their word.
But when We removed the torment from them, behold, they broke their covenant (that they will believe if We remove the torment from them).
Falamma kashafna AAanhumu alAAathaba itha hum yankuthoona
And Pharaoh proclaimed among his people, saying: "O my people! Does not the dominion of Egypt belong to me, (witness) these streams flowing underneath my (palace)? What! see ye not then?
And Fir'aun (Pharaoh) proclaimed among his people (saying): "O my people! Is not mine the dominion of Egypt, and these rivers flowing underneath me. See you not then?
Wanada firAAawnu fee qawmihi qala ya qawmi alaysa lee mulku misra wahathihi alanharu tajree min tahtee afala tubsiroona
"Am I not better than this (Moses), who is a contemptible wretch and can scarcely express himself clearly?
"Am I not better than this one [Musa (Moses)] who is despicable and can scarcely express himself clearly?
Am ana khayrun min hatha allathee huwa maheenun wala yakadu yubeenu
"Then why are not gold bracelets bestowed on him, or (why) come (not) with him angels accompanying him in procession?"
"Why then are not golden bracelets bestowed on him, or angels sent along with him?"
Falawla olqiya AAalayhi aswiratun min thahabin aw jaa maAAahu almalaikatu muqtarineena
Thus did he make fools of his people, and they obeyed him: truly were they a people rebellious (against Allah).
Thus he [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] befooled (and misled) his people, and they obeyed him. Verily, they were ever a people who were Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).
Faistakhaffa qawmahu faataAAoohu innahum kanoo qawman fasiqeena
When at length they provoked Us, We exacted retribution from them, and We drowned them all.
So when they angered Us, We punished them, and drowned them all.
Falamma asafoona intaqamna minhum faaghraqnahum ajmaAAeena
And We made them (a people) of the Past and an Example to later ages.
And We made them a precedent (as a lesson for those coming after them), and an example to later generations.
FajaAAalnahum salafan wamathalan lilakhireena
When (Jesus) the son of Mary is held up as an example, behold, thy people raise a clamour thereat (in ridicule)!
And when the son of Maryam (Mary) is quoted as an example [i.e. 'Îsa (Jesus) is worshipped like their idols], behold, your people cry aloud (laugh out at the example).
Walamma duriba ibnu maryama mathalan itha qawmuka minhu yasiddoona
And they say, "Are our gods best, or he?" This they set forth to thee, only by way of disputation: yea, they are a contentious people.
And say: "Are our alihah (gods) better or is he ['Îsa (Jesus)]?" They quoted not the above example except for argument. Nay! But they are a quarrelsome people. (See V. 21:98-101)
Waqaloo aalihatuna khayrun am huwa ma daraboohu laka illa jadalan bal hum qawmun khasimoona
He was no more than a servant: We granted Our favour to him, and We made him an example to the Children of Israel.
He ['Îsa (Jesus)] was not more than a slave. We granted Our Favour to him, and We made him an example for the Children of Israel (i.e. his creation without a father).
In huwa illa AAabdun anAAamna AAalayhi wajaAAalnahu mathalan libanee israeela
And if it were Our Will, We could make angels from amongst you, succeeding each other on the earth.
And if it were Our Will, We would have [destroyed you (mankind) all, and] made angels to replace you on the earth. [Tafsir At-Tabari].
Walaw nashao lajaAAalna minkum malaikatan fee alardi yakhlufoona
And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way.
And he ['Îsa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)] shall be a known sign for (the coming of) the Hour (Day of Resurrection) [i.e. 'Isa's (Jesus) descent on the earth]. Therefore have no doubt concerning it (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). And follow Me (Allah) (i.e. be obedient to Allah and do what He orders you to do, O mankind)! This is the Straight Path (of Islamic Monotheism, leading to Allah and to His Paradise).
Wainnahu laAAilmun lilssaAAati fala tamtarunna biha waittabiAAooni hatha siratun mustaqeemun
Let not the Evil One hinder you: for he is to you an enemy avowed.
And let not Shaitan (Satan) hinder you (from the right religion, i.e. Islamic Monotheism). Verily, he (Satan) to you is a plain enemy.
Wala yasuddannakumu alshshaytanu innahu lakum AAaduwwun mubeenun
When Jesus came with Clear Signs, he said: "Now have I come to you with Wisdom, and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me.
And when 'Îsa (Jesus) came with (Our) clear Proofs, he said: "I have come to you with Al-Hikmah (Prophethood), and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) in which you differ. Therefore fear Allah and obey me.
Walamma jaa AAeesa bialbayyinati qala qad jitukum bialhikmati waliobayyina lakum baAAda allathee takhtalifoona feehi faittaqoo Allaha waateeAAooni
"For Allah, He is my Lord and your Lord: so worship ye Him: this is a Straight Way."
"Verily, Allah! He is my Lord (God) and your Lord (God). So worship Him (Alone). This is the (only) Straight Path (i.e. Allah's religion of true Islamic Monotheism)."
Inna Allaha huwa rabbee warabbukum faoAAbudoohu hatha siratun mustaqeemun
But sects from among themselves fell into disagreement: then woe to the wrong - doers, from the Penalty of a Grievous Day!
But the sects from among themselves differed. So woe to those who do wrong [by ascribing things to 'Îsa (Jesus) that are not true] from the torment of a painful Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)!
Faikhtalafa alahzabu min baynihim fawaylun lillatheena thalamoo min AAathabi yawmin aleemin
Do they only wait for the Hour - that it should come on them all of a sudden, while they perceive not?
Do they only wait for the Hour that it shall come upon them suddenly, while they perceive not?
Hal yanthuroona illa alssaAAata an tatiyahum baghtatan wahum la yashAAuroona
Friends on that day will be foes, one to another, - except the Righteous.
Friends on that Day will be foes one to another except Al-Muttaqun (the pious. See V.2:2).
Alakhillao yawmaithin baAAduhum libaAAdin AAaduwwun illa almuttaqeena
My devotees! no fear shall be on you that Day, nor shall ye grieve, -
(It will be said to the true believers of Islamic Monotheism): My worshippers! No fear shall be on you this Day, nor shall you grieve,
Ya AAibadi la khawfun AAalaykumu alyawma wala antum tahzanoona
(Being) those who have believed in Our Signs and bowed (their wills to Ours) in Islam.
(You) who believed in Our Ayat (proofs, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and were Muslims (i.e. who submit totally to Allah's Will, and believe in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism).
Allatheena amanoo biayatina wakanoo muslimeena
Enter ye the Garden, ye and your wives, in (beauty and) rejoicing.
Enter Paradise, you and your wives, in happiness.
Odkhuloo aljannata antum waazwajukum tuhbaroona
To them will be passed round, dishes and goblets of gold: there will be there all that the souls could desire, all that their eyes could delight in: and ye shall abide therein (for eye).
Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them; (there will be) therein all that inner-selves could desire, and all that eyes could delight in and you will abide therein forever.
Yutafu AAalayhim bisihafin min thahabin waakwabin wafeeha ma tashtaheehi alanfusu watalaththu alaAAyunu waantum feeha khalidoona
Such will be the Garden of which ye are made heirs for your (good) deeds (in life).
This is the Paradise which you have been made to inherit because of your deeds which you used to do (in the life of the world).
Watilka aljannatu allatee oorithtumooha bima kuntum taAAmaloona
Ye shall have therein abundance of fruit, from which ye shall have satisfaction.
Therein for you will be fruits in plenty, of which you will eat (as you desire).
Lakum feeha fakihatun katheeratun minha takuloona
The sinners will be in the Punishment of Hell, to dwell therein (for aye):
Verily, the Mujrimun (criminals, sinners, disbelievers) will be in the torment of Hell to abide therein forever.
Inna almujrimeena fee AAathabi jahannama khalidoona
Nowise will the (Punishment) be lightened for them, and in despair will they be there overwhelmed.
(The torment) will not be lightened for them, and they will be plunged into destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair therein.
La yufattaru AAanhum wahum feehi mublisoona
Nowise shall We be unjust to them: but it is they who have been unjust themselves.
We wronged them not, but they were the Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers).
Wama thalamnahum walakin kanoo humu alththalimeena
They will cry: "O Malik! would that thy Lord put an end to us!" He will say, "Nay, but ye shall abide!"
And they will cry: "O Malik (Keeper of Hell)! Let your Lord make an end of us." He will say: "Verily, you shall abide forever."
Wanadaw ya maliku liyaqdi AAalayna rabbuka qala innakum makithoona
Verily We have brought the Truth to you: but most of you have a hatred for Truth.
Indeed We have brought the truth (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم with the Qur'an) to you, but most of you have a hatred for the truth.
Laqad jinakum bialhaqqi walakinna aktharakum lilhaqqi karihoona
What! have they settled some plan (among themselves)? But it is We Who settle things.
Or have they plotted some plan? Then We too are planning.
Am abramoo amran fainna mubrimoona
Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsels? Indeed (We do), and Our messengers are by them, to record.
Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsel? (Yes We do) and Our messengers (appointed angels in charge of mankind) are by them, to record.
Am yahsaboona anna la nasmaAAu sirrahum wanajwahum bala warusuluna ladayhim yaktuboona
Say: "If (Allah) Most Gracious had a son, I would be the first to worship."
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم): "If the Most Gracious (Allah) had a son (or children as you pretend), then I am the first of Allah's worshippers [who deny and refute this claim of yours (and the first to believe in Allah Alone and testify that He has no children)]." [Tafsir At-Tabari].
Qul in kana lilrrahmani waladun faana awwalu alAAabideena
Glory to the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne (of Authority)! (He is free) from the things they attribute (to him)!
Glorified be the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne! Exalted be He from all that they ascribe (to Him).
Subhana rabbi alssamawati waalardi rabbi alAAarshi AAamma yasifoona
So leave them to babble and play (with vanities) until they meet that Day of theirs, which they have been promised.
So leave them (alone) to speak nonsense and play until they meet the Day of theirs which they have been promised.
Fatharhum yakhoodoo wayalAAaboo hatta yulaqoo yawmahumu allathee yooAAadoona
It is He Who is Allah in heaven and Allah on earth; and He is full of Wisdom and Knowledge.
It is He (Allah) Who is the only Ilah (God to be worshipped) in the heaven and the only Ilah (God to be worshipped) on the earth. And He be the All-Wise, the All-Knower.
Wahuwa allathee fee alssamai ilahun wafee alardi ilahun wahuwa alhakeemu alAAaleemu
And blessed is He to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all between them: with Him is the Knowledge of the Hour (of Judgment): and to Him shall ye be brought back.
And Blessed be He to Whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, and with Whom is the knowledge of the Hour, and to Whom you (all) will be returned.
Watabaraka allathee lahu mulku alssamawati waalardi wama baynahuma waAAindahu AAilmu alssaAAati wailayhi turjaAAoona
And those whom they invoke besides Allah have no power of intercession; - only he who bears witness to the Truth, and they know (him).
And those whom they invoke instead of Him have no power of intercession - except for those who bear witness to the truth knowingly (i.e. believed in the Oneness of Allah, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the facts about the Oneness of Allah).
Wala yamliku allatheena yadAAoona min doonihi alshshafaAAata illa man shahida bialhaqqi wahum yaAAlamoona
If thou ask them, who created them, they will certainly say, Allah: How then are they deluded away (from the Truth)?
And if you ask them who created them, they will surely say: "Allah." How then are they turned away (from the worship of Allah, Who created them)?
Walain saaltahum man khalaqahum layaqoolunna Allahu faanna yufakoona
(Allah has knowledge) of the (Prophet's) cry, "O my Lord! Truly these are people who will not believe!"
(And Allah has the knowledge) of (Prophet Muhammad's) saying: "O my Lord! Verily, these are a people who believe not!"
Waqeelihi yarabbi inna haolai qawmun la yuminoona
But turn away from them, and say "Peace!" But soon shall they know!
So turn away from them (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم), and say: Salam (peace)! But they will come to know.
Faisfah AAanhum waqul salamun fasawfa yaAAlamoona