Chapter 53, 62 verses
By the Star when it goes down, -
Bei dem Stern, wenn er sinkt!
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. By the star when it goes down (or vanishes).
Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled.
Nicht in die Irre geht euer Gefährte, und auch nicht einem Irrtum ist er erlegen,
Your companion (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has neither gone astray nor has erred.
Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire.
und er redet nicht aus (eigener) Neigung.
Nor does he speak of (his own) desire.
It is no less than inspiration sent down to him:
Es ist nur eine Offenbarung, die eingegeben wird.
It is only a Revelation revealed.
He was taught by one Mighty in Power,
Belehrt hat ihn der Besitzer starker Kräfte,
He has been taught (this Qur'an) by one mighty in power [Jibril (Gabriel)]
Endued with Wisdom: for he appeared (in stately form);
der (geistige) Macht besitzt. So stand Er da
One free from any defect in body and mind then he (Jibril - Gabriel in his real shape as created by Allah) rose and became stable.
While he was in the highest part of the horizon:
und war am obersten Gesichtskreis.
While he [Jibril (Gabriel)] was in the highest part of the horizon, (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)
Then he approached and came closer,
Hierauf kam er näher und stieg herunter,
Then he [Jibril (Gabriel)] approached and came closer,
And was at a distance of but two bow - lengths or (even) nearer;
so daß er (nur) zwei Bogenlängen entfernt war oder noch näher.
And was at a distance of two bows' length or (even) nearer.
So did (Allah) convey the inspiration to His Servant - (conveyed) what He (meant) to convey.
Da gab Er Seinem Diener (als Offenbarung) ein, was Er eingab.
So (Allah) revealed to His slave [Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم through Jibril (Gabriel) عليه السلام] whatever He revealed.
The (Prophet's) (mind and) heart in no way falsified that which he saw.
Nicht hat sein Herz erlogen, was es sah.
The (Prophet's) heart lied not in what he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) saw.
Will ye then dispute with him concerning what he saw?
Wollt ihr denn mit ihm streiten über das, was er sieht?
Will you then dispute with him (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) about what he saw [during the Mi'raj: (Ascent of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم to the seven heavens)]
For indeed he saw him at a second descent,
Und er sah ihn ja ein anderes Mal herabkommen,
And indeed he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) saw him [Jibril (Gabriel)] at a second descent (i.e. another time).
Near the Lote - tree beyond which none may pass:
beim Sidr-Baum des Endziels,
Near Sidrat-ul-Muntaha (a lote-tree of the utmost boundary over the seventh heaven beyond which none can pass).
Near it is the Garden of Abode.
bei dem der Garten der Zuflucht ist.
Near it is the Paradise of Abode.
Behold, the Lote - tree was shrouded (in mystery unspeakable!)
Als den Sidr-Baum überdeckte, was (ihn) überdeckte,
When that covered the lote-tree which did cover it!
(His) sight never swerved, nor did it go wrong!
da wich der Blick nicht ab, noch überschritt er das Maß.
The sight (of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) turned not aside (right or left), nor it transgressed beyond the limit (ordained for it).
For truly did he see, of the Signs of his Lord, the Greatest!
Wahrlich, er sah von den Zeichen seines Herrn die größten.
Indeed he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) did see of the Greatest Signs, of his Lord (Allah).
Have ye seen Lat. and 'Uzza,
Was meint ihr wohl zu al-Lat und al-'Uzza
Have you then considered Al-Lat, and Al-'Uzza (two idols of the pagan Arabs)
And another, the third (goddess), Manat?
und auch zu Manat, dieser anderen, der dritten?
And Manat (another idol of the pagan Arabs), the other third?
What! for you the male sex, and for Him, the female?
Ist denn für euch das, was männlich ist, und für Ihn das, was weiblich ist (bestimmt)?
Is it for you the males and for Him the females?
Behold, such would be indeed a division most unfair!
Das wäre dann eine ungerechte Verteilung.
That indeed is a division most unfair!
These are nothing but names which ye have devised, - ye and your fathers, - for which Allah has sent down no authority (whatever). They follow nothing but conjecture and what their own souls desire! - Even though there has already come to them Guidance from their Lord!
Das sind nur Namen, die ihr genannt habt, ihr und eure Väter, für die Allah (aber) keine Ermächtigung herabgesandt hat. Sie folgen nur Vermutungen und dem, wozu sie selbst neigen, wo doch bereits von ihrem Herrn die Rechtleitung zu ihnen gekommen ist.
They are but names which you have named - you and your fathers - for which Allah has sent down no authority. They follow but a guess and that which they themselves desire, whereas there has surely come to them the Guidance from their Lord!
Nay, shall man have (just) anything he hankers after?
Oder soll (etwa) der Mensch haben, was (immer) er (sich) wünscht?
Or shall man have what he wishes?
But it is to Allah that the End and the Beginning (of all things) belong.
So gehört Allah das Jenseits und das Diesseits.
But to Allah belongs the last (Hereafter) and the first (the world).
How many - so - ever be the angels in the heavens, their intercession will avail nothing except after Allah has given leave for whom He pleases and that he is acceptable to Him.
Und wie viele Engel gibt es in den Himmeln, deren Fürsprache nichts nützt, außer nachdem Allah es erlaubt hat, wem Er will und wer Sein Wohlgefallen findet.
And there are many angels in the heavens, whose intercession will avail nothing except after Allah has given leave for whom He wills and is pleased with.
Those who believe not in the Hereafter, name the angels with female names.
Diejenigen, die an das Jenseits nicht glauben, benennen die Engel fürwahr mit Namen, wie weibliche Wesen benannt werden.
Verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter, name the angels with female names.
But they have no knowledge therein. They follow nothing but conjecture; and conjecture avails nothing against Truth.
Sie haben jedoch kein Wissen hierüber. Sie folgen nur Vermutungen; die Vermutungen nützen aber nichts gegenüber der Wahrheit.
But they have no knowledge thereof. They follow but a guess, and verily, guess is no substitute for the truth.
Therefore shun those who turn away from Our Message and desire nothing but the life of this world.
Laß nun ab von jemandem, der sich von Unserer Ermahnung abkehrt und nur das diesseitige Leben will.
Therefore withdraw (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from him who turns away from Our Reminder (this Qur'an) and desires nothing but the life of this world.
That is as far as knowledge will reach them. Verily thy Lord knoweth best those who stray from His Path, and He knoweth best those who receive guidance.
Das ist ihr erreichter Wissensstand. Gewiß, dein Herr kennt sehr wohl wer von Seinem Weg abirrt, und Er kennt sehr wohl die Rechtgeleiteten.
That is what they could reach of knowledge. Verily, your Lord it is He Who knows best him who goes astray from His Path, and He knows best him who receives guidance.
Yea, to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: so that He rewards those who do evil, according to their deeds, and He rewards those who do good, with what is best.
Allah gehört (alles), was in den Himmeln und was auf der Erde ist, auf daß Er denjenigen, die Böses tun, das vergelte, was sie tun, und daß Er denjenigen, die Gutes tun, mit dem (Allerbesten vergelte.
And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, that He may requite those who do evil with that which they have done (i.e. punish them in Hell), and reward those who do good, with what is best (i.e. Paradise).
Those who avoid great sins and shameful deeds, only (falling into) small faults, - verily thy Lord is ample in forgiveness. He knows you well when He brings you out of the earth, And when ye are hidden in your mothers' wombs. Therefore justify not yourselves: He knows best who it is that guards against evil.
Diejenigen, die schwerwiegende Sünden und Abscheulichkeiten meiden, außer leichten Verfehlungen... Gewiß, dein Herr ist Allumfassend in (Seiner) Vergebung. Er weiß sehr wohl über euch Bescheid, als Er euch aus der Erde hervorgebracht hat und als ihr Keimlinge in den Leibern eurer Mütter gewesen seid. So erklärt nicht euch selbst für lauter. Er weiß sehr wohl, wer gottesfürchtig ist.
Those who avoid great sins (See the Qur'an, Verses: 6:152,153) and Al-Fawahish (illegal sexual intercourse) except the small faults, - verily, your Lord is of Vast Forgiveness. He knows you well when He created you from the earth (Adam), and when you were fetuses in your mothers' wombs. So ascribe not purity to yourselves. He knows best him who fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him [i.e. those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious. See V.2:2)].
Seest thou one who turns back,
Was meinst du wohl zu demjenigen, der sich abkehrt
Did you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) observe him who turned away (from Islam).
Gives a little, then hardens (his heart)?
und (nur) wenig gibt und dann (ganz) aussetzt?
And gave a little, then stopped (giving)?
What! Has he knowledge of the Unseen so that he can see?
Besitzt er (etwa) Wissen über das Verborgene, daß er sehen könnte?
Is with him the knowledge of the Unseen so that he sees?
Nay, is he not acquainted with what is in the Books of Moses -
Oder wurde ihm nicht kundgetan, was auf den Blättern Musas steht
Or is he not with what is in the Pages (Scripture) of Musa (Moses),
And of Abraham who fulfilled his engagements? -
und Ibrahims, der (seine Pflichten) erfüllte?
And of Ibrahim (Abraham) who fulfilled (or conveyed) all that (Allah ordered him to do or convey):
Namely, that no bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another;
(Nämlich,) daß keine lasttragende (Seele) die Last einer anderen auf sich nehmen wird
That no burdened person (with sins) shall bear the burden (sins) of another.
That man can have nothing but what he strives for;
und daß es für den Menschen nichts anderes geben wird als das, worum er sich (selbst) bemüht,
And that man can have nothing but what he does (good or bad).
That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight:
daß sein Bemühen gesehen werden wird,
And that his deeds will be seen.
Then will he be rewarded with a reward complete;
daß ihm hierauf nach vollem Maß vergolten wird
Then he will be recompensed with a full and the best recompense.
That to thy Lord is the final Goal;
und daß zu deinem Herrn das Endziel sein wird
And that to your Lord (Allah) is the End (Return of everything).
That it is He Who granteth Laughter and Tears;
und daß Er es ist, Der lachen und weinen läßt,
And that it is He (Allah) Who makes (whom He wills) laugh, and makes (whom He wills) weep.
That it is He Who granteth Death and Life;
und daß Er es ist, Der sterben läßt und wieder lebendig macht,
And that it is He (Allah) Who causes death and gives life.
That He did create in pairs, - male and female,
daß Er beide Teile des Paares, das Männliche und das Weibliche, erschafft
And that He (Allah) creates the pairs, male and female,
From a seed when lodged (in its place);
aus einem Samentropfen, wenn er ausgespritzt wird,
From Nutfah (drops of semen - male and female discharges) when it is emitted.
That He hath promised a Second Creation (Raising of the Dead);
und daß Ihm die letzte Schöpfung obliegt
And that upon Him (Allah) is another bringing forth (Resurrection).
That it is He Who giveth wealth and satisfaction;
und daß Er es ist, Der reich macht und Der genügsam macht,
And that it is He (Allah) Who gives much or a little (of wealth and contentment)
That He is the Lord of Sirius (the Mighty Star);
und daß Er es ist, Der der Herr des Hundssterns ist,
And that He (Allah) is the Lord of Sirius (the star which the pagan Arabs used to worship).
And that it is He Who destroyed the (powerful) ancient 'Ad (people),
daß Er die früheren 'Ad vernichtete
And that it is He (Allah) Who destroyed the former 'Ad (people),
And the Thamud nor gave them a lease of perpetual life.
und (auch) die Tamud; so ließ Er nichts übrig;
And Thamud (people): He spared none of them.
And before them, the people of Noah, for that they were (all) most unjust and most insolent transgressors,
und zuvor das Volk Nuhs - gewiß, sie waren ja noch ungerechter und übermäßiger (in ihrem Frevel).
And the people of Nuh (Noah) aforetime. Verily, they were more unjust and more rebellious and transgressing [in disobeying Allah and His Messenger Nuh (Noah) عليه السلام].
And He destroyed the Overthrown Cities (of Sodom and Gomorrah).
Und die umgestürzte Stadt ließ Er stürzen.
And He destroyed the overthrown cities [of Sodom to which Prophet Lut (Lot) was sent].
So that (ruins unknown) have covered them up.
Und so überdeckte sie, was (sie dann) überdeckte.
So there covered them that which did cover (i.e. torment with stones).
Then which of the gifts of thy Lord, (O man,) wilt thou dispute about?
Welche der Wohltaten deines Herrn willst du nun bestreiten?
Then which of the Graces of your Lord (O man!) will you doubt?
This is a Warner, of the (series of) Warners of old!
Das ist ein Warner wie die früheren Warner.
This (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) is a warner (Messenger) of the (series of) warners (Messengers) of old.
The (Judgment) ever approaching draws nigh:
Es steht bevor die immer näher kommende (Stunde des Gerichts);
The Day of Resurrection draws near.
No (soul) but Allah can lay it bare.
niemand außer Allah kann sie beheben.
None besides Allah can avert it (or advance it or delay it).
Do ye then wonder at this recital?
Wundert ihr euch denn über diese Aussage
Do you then wonder at this recitation (the Qur'an)?
And will ye laugh and not weep, -
und lacht ihr, und weint ihr nicht,
And you laugh at it and weep not,
Wasting your time in vanities?
und seid ihr noch belustigt?
Wasting your (precious) lifetime in pastime and amusements (singing, etc.).
But fall ye down in prostration to Allah, and adore (Him)!
Werft euch doch vor Allah nieder und dient (Ihm).
So fall you down in prostration to Allah and worship Him (Alone).