In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Qaf. [These letters (Qaf, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Glorious Qur'an.
Yusuf Ali
But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from among themselves. So the Unbelievers say: "This is a wonderful thing!
Deutsch
Aber nein! Sie wundern sich darüber, daß ein Überbringer von Warnungen von ihnen selbst zu ihnen gekommen ist. Da sagen die Ungläubigen: "Das ist eine verwunderliche Sache.
Nay, they wonder that there has come to them a warner (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from among themselves. So the disbelievers say: "This is a strange thing!
Yusuf Ali
"What! When we die and become dust, (shall we live again?) That is a (sort of) return far (from our understanding)."
Deutsch
Wenn wir gestorben und zu Erde geworden sind ... (, sollten wir dann wirklich wieder auferstehen)? Das ist doch eine weitentfernte Rückkehr."
Nay, but they have denied the truth (this Qur'an) when it has come to them, so they are in a confused state (cannot differentiate between right and wrong).
Yusuf Ali
Do they not look at the sky above them? - How We have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it?
Deutsch
Schauen sie denn nicht zum Himmel über ihnen, wie Wir ihn aufgebaut und geschmückt haben, und daß er keine Spalten hat?
And the earth! We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and have produced therein every kind of lovely growth (plants).
Yusuf Ali
To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to Allah).
Deutsch
zur Einsicht und Ermahnung für jeden reuigen Diener.
Arabic, with marks
تَبْصِرَةً وَذِكْرَىٰ لِكُلِّ عَبْدٍ مُّنِيبٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
An insight and a Reminder for every slave who turns to Allah in repentance (i.e. the one who believes in the Oneness of Allah and performs deeds of His obedience, and always begs His pardon).
Yusuf Ali
And We send down from the sky rain charted with blessing, and We produce therewith gardens and Grain for harvests;
Deutsch
Und Wir lassen vom Himmel gesegnetes Wasser herabkommen, womit Wir dann Gärten und Korn, das man erntet, wachsen lassen,
(Remember) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions).
Yusuf Ali
Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it).
Deutsch
Kein Wort äußert er, ohne daß bei ihm ein Beobachter bereit wäre.
His companion (Satan - devil)] will say: "Our Lord! I did not push him to transgression, (in disbelief, oppression, and evil deeds) but he was himself in error far astray."
Yusuf Ali
He will say: "Dispute not with each other in My Presence: I had already in advance sent you Warning.
Deutsch
Er (Allah) wird sagen: "Streitet nicht miteinander vor Mir, wo Ich euch doch die Androhung vorausgeschickt habe.
And Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqun (the pious. See V.2:2), not far off.
Yusuf Ali
(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),
Deutsch
"Das ist, was euch versprochen worden ist, (versprochen) für jeden immer wieder Umkehrbereiten und (Allahs Gebote) Hütenden,
Arabic, with marks
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
(It will be said): "This is what you were promised - (it is) for those oft-returning (to Allah) in sincere repentance, and those who preserve their covenant with Allah (by obeying Him in all what He has ordered, and worshipping none but Allah Alone, i.e. follow Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Yusuf Ali
"Who feared (Allah) Most Gracious Unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him):
Deutsch
der den Allerbarmer im verborgenen fürchtet und mit reuigem Herzen (zu Ihm) kommt.
"Who feared the Most Gracious (Allah) in the Ghaib (Unseen) and brought a heart turned in repentance (to Him and absolutely free from each and every kind of polytheism).
Yusuf Ali
"Enter ye therein in Peace and Security; this is a Day of Eternal Life!"
Deutsch
Betretet ihn in Frieden. Das ist der Tag der Ewigkeit."
Arabic, with marks
ادْخُلُوهَا بِسَلَامٍ ۖ ذَٰلِكَ يَوْمُ الْخُلُودِ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
"Enter you therein in peace and security - this is a Day of eternal life!"
Yusuf Ali
There will be for them therein all that they wish, - and more besides in Our Presence.
Deutsch
Sie werden, was sie wollen, darin haben. Und bei Uns ist noch mehr.
Arabic, with marks
لَهُم مَّا يَشَاءُونَ فِيهَا وَلَدَيْنَا مَزِيدٌ
Hilali & Muhsin Khan
There they will have all that they desire - and We have more (for them, i.e. a glance at the All-Mighty, All-Majestic جل جلاله).
Yusuf Ali
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)?
Deutsch
Wie viele Geschlechter vernichteten Wir vor ihnen, die eine stärkere Gewalt hatten als sie und in den Landstrichen umherzogen! Gibt es denn ein Entrinnen?
And how many a generation We have destroyed before them who were stronger in power than they. And (when Our Torment came), they ran for a refuge in the land! Could they find any place of refuge (for them to save themselves from destruction)?
Yusuf Ali
Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the truth).
Deutsch
Darin ist wahrlich eine Ermahnung für jemanden, der Herz hat oder hinhört, während er (geistig) anwesend ist.
So bear with patience (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) all that they say, and glorify the Praises of your Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting (i.e. the Fajr, Zuhr, and 'Asr prayers) .
Yusuf Ali
And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration.
Deutsch
und (in einem Teil) von der Nacht, da preise Ihn, und am Ende der Niederwerfung.
And during a part of the night (also) glorify His praises (i.e. Maghrib and 'Isha prayers) and (so likewise) after the prayers [As-Sunnah, Nawafil - optional and additional prayers. And also glorify, praise and magnify Allah - Subhan Allah, Alhamdu lillah, Allahu-Akbar].
Yusuf Ali
And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place quiet near, -
Deutsch
Und höre zu am Tag, da der Rufer von einem nahen Ort aus ruft,
On the Day when the earth shall be cleft, from off them, (they will come out) hastening forth. That will be a gathering, quite easy for Us.
Yusuf Ali
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!
Deutsch
Wir wissen sehr wohl, was sie sagen, und du bist nicht als Gewalthaber über sie (eingesetzt). Darum ermahne (nur) mit dem Qur'an (jeden,) wer Meine Androhung fürchtet.
We know best what they say. And you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) are not the one to force them (to Belief). But warn by the Qur'an; him who fears My Threat.