Al Saff

Yusuf Ali

1 Whatever is in the heavens and on earth, let it declare the Praises and Glory of Allah: for He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

Shakir

1 Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth declares the glory of Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise.

Yusuf Ali

2 O ye who believe! Why say ye that which ye do not?

Shakir

2 O you who believe! why do you say that which you do not do?

Yusuf Ali

3 Grievously odious is it in the sight of Allah that ye say that which ye do not.

Shakir

3 It is most hateful to Allah that you should say that which you do not do.

Yusuf Ali

4 Truly Allah loves those who fight in His Cause in battle array, as if they were a solid cemented structure.

Shakir

4 Surely Allah loves those who fight in His way in ranks as if they were a firm and compact wall.

Yusuf Ali

5 And remember, Moses said to his people: "O my people! why do ye vex and insult me, though ye know that I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you?" Then when they went wrong, Allah let their hearts go wrong. For Allah guides not those who are rebellious transgressors.

Shakir

5 And when Musa said to his people: O my people! why do you give me trouble? And you know indeed that I am Allah's apostle to you; but when they turned aside, Allah made their hearts turn aside, and Allah does not guide the transgressing people.

Yusuf Ali

6 And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said: "O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving Glad Tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But when he came to them with Clear Signs, they said, "this is evident sorcery!"

Shakir

6 And when Isa son of Marium said: O children of Israel! surely I am the apostle of Allah to you, verifying that which is before me of the Taurat and giving the good news of an Apostle who will come after me, his name being Ahmad, but when he came to them with clear arguments they said: This is clear magic.

Yusuf Ali

7 Who doth greater wrong than one who invents falsehood against Allah, even as he is being invited to Islam? And Allah guides not those who do wrong.

Shakir

7 And who is more unjust than he who forges a lie against Allah and he is invited to Islam, and Allah does not guide the unjust people.

Yusuf Ali

8 Their intention is to extinguish Allah's Light (by blowing) with their mouths: But Allah will complete (the revelation of) His Light, even though the Unbelievers may detest (it).

Shakir

8 They desire to put out the light of Allah with their mouths but Allah will perfect His light, though the unbelievers may be averse.

Yusuf Ali

9 It is He Who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, that he may proclaim it over all religion, even though the Pagans may detest (it).

Shakir

9 He it is Who sent His Apostle with the guidance and the true religion, that He may make it overcome the religions, all of them, though the polytheists may be averse.

Yusuf Ali

10 O ye who believe! Shall I lead you to a bargain that will save you from a grievous Penalty? -

Shakir

10 O you who believe! shall I lead you to a merchandise which may deliver you from a painful chastisement?

Yusuf Ali

11 That ye believe in Allah and His Messenger, and that ye strive (your utmost) in the Cause of Allah, with your property and your persons: That will be best for you, if ye but knew!

Shakir

11 You shall believe in Allah and His Apostle, and struggle hard in Allah's way with your property and your lives; that is better for you, did you but know!

Yusuf Ali

12 He will forgive you your sins, and admit you to Gardens beneath which Rivers flow, and to beautiful mansions in Gardens of Eternity: that is indeed the Supreme Achievement.

Shakir

12 He will forgive you your faults and cause you to enter into gardens, beneath which rivers flow, and goodly dwellings in gardens of perpetuity; that is the mighty achievement;

Yusuf Ali

13 And another (favour will He bestow,) which ye do love, - help from Allah and a speedy victory. So give the Glad Tidings to the Believers.

Shakir

13 And yet another (blessing) that you love: help from Allah and a victory near at hand; and give good news to the believers.

Yusuf Ali

14 O ye who believe! Be ye helpers of Allah: As said Jesus the son of Mary to the Disciples, "Who will be my helpers to (the work of) Allah?" Said the disciples, "We are Allah's helpers!" then a portion of the Children of Israel believed, and a portion disbelieved: But We gave power to those who believed, against their enemies, and they became the ones that prevailed.

Shakir

14 O you who believe! be helpers (in the cause) of Allah, as~ Isa son of Marium said to (his) disciples: Who are my helpers in the cause of Allah? The disciples said: We are helpers (in the cause) of Allah. So a party of the children of Israel believed and another party disbelieved; then We aided those who believed against their enemy, and they became uppermost.