Chapter 44, 59 verses
Ha - Mim.
Ha-Mim
Ha, Meem.
حمٓ
By the Book that makes things clear; -
Bei dem deutlichen Buch!
By the clear Book,
وَٱلْكِتَٰبِ ٱلْمُبِينِ
We sent it down during a Blessed Night: for We (ever) wish to warn (against Evil).
Wir haben es wahrlich in einer gesegneten Nacht herabgesandt - Wir haben ja (die Menschen) immer wieder gewarnt -,
Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind].
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةٍ مُّبَٰرَكَةٍ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنذِرِينَ
In the (Night) is made distinct every affair of wisdom,
in der jede weise Angelegenheit einzeln entschieden wird
On that night is made distinct every precise matter -
فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيمٍ
By command, from Our Presence. For We (ever) send (revelations),
als eine Angelegenheit von Uns aus - Wir haben ja immer wieder (Warner) gesandt -,
[Every] matter [proceeding] from Us. Indeed, We were to send [a messenger]
أَمْرًا مِّنْ عِندِنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُرْسِلِينَ
As Mercy from thy Lord: for He hears and knows (all things);
als eine Barmherzigkeit von deinem Herrn - gewiß, Er ist der Allhörende und Allwissende -,
As mercy from your Lord. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
رَحْمَةً مِّن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between them, if ye (but) have an assured faith.
dem Herrn der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, wenn ihr überzeugt seid.
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them, if you would be certain.
رَبِّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَآ إِن كُنتُم مُّوقِنِينَ
There is no god but He: It is He Who gives life and gives death, - The Lord and Cherisher to you and your earliest ancestors.
Es gibt keinen Gott außer Ihm. Er macht lebendig und läßt sterben, (Er), euer Herr und der Herr eurer Vorväter.
There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death. [He is] your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers.
لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ رَبُّكُمْ وَرَبُّ ءَابَآئِكُمُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
Yet they play about in doubt.
Aber nein! Sie sind im Zweifel und treiben ihr Spiel.
But they are in doubt, amusing themselves.
بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّ يَلْعَبُونَ
Then watch thou for the Day that the sky will bring forth a kind of smoke (or mist) plainly visible,
So erwarte den Tag, an dem der Himmel deutlichen Rauch hervorbringt,
Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke.
فَٱرْتَقِبْ يَوْمَ تَأْتِى ٱلسَّمَآءُ بِدُخَانٍ مُّبِينٍ
Enveloping the people: this will be a Penalty Grievous.
der die Menschen überdecken wird. Das ist eine schmerzhafte Strafe.
Covering the people; this is a painful torment.
يَغْشَى ٱلنَّاسَ هَٰذَا عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
(They will say:) "Our Lord! remove the Penalty from us, for we do really believe!"
Unser Herr, nimm die Strafe von uns hinweg; wir sind (jetzt) ja gläubig.
[They will say], "Our Lord, remove from us the torment; indeed, we are believers."
رَّبَّنَا ٱكْشِفْ عَنَّا ٱلْعَذَابَ إِنَّا مُؤْمِنُونَ
How shall the message be (effectual) for them, seeing that an Messenger explaining things clearly has (already) come to them, -
Wie soll ihnen (jetzt) die Selbstbesinnung nützen, wo bereits ein deutlicher Gesandter zu ihnen kam,
How will there be for them a reminder [at that time]? And there had come to them a clear Messenger.
أَنَّىٰ لَهُمُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ وَقَدْ جَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ مُّبِينٌ
Yet they turn away from him and say: "Tutored (by others), a man possessed!"
sie sich hierauf aber von ihm abkehrten und sagten: "Einer, dem vorgesagt wird, ein Besessener"?
Then they turned away from him and said, "[He was] taught [and is] a madman."
ثُمَّ تَوَلَّوْا۟ عَنْهُ وَقَالُوا۟ مُعَلَّمٌ مَّجْنُونٌ
We shall indeed remove the Penalty for a while, (but) truly ye will revert (to your ways).
Wir werden die Strafe ein wenig hinwegnehmen. Ihr werdet sicher zurückkehren.
Indeed, We will remove the torment for a little. Indeed, you [disbelievers] will return [to disbelief].
إِنَّا كَاشِفُوا۟ ٱلْعَذَابِ قَلِيلًا إِنَّكُمْ عَآئِدُونَ
One day We shall seize you with a mighty onslaught: We will indeed (then) exact Retribution!
Am Tag, da Wir mit der größten Gewalt zupacken werden, gewiß, da werden Wir Vergeltung üben.
The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed, We will take retribution.
يَوْمَ نَبْطِشُ ٱلْبَطْشَةَ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰٓ إِنَّا مُنتَقِمُونَ
We did, before them, try the people of Pharaoh: there came to them a messenger most honourable,
Und Wir setzten bereits vor ihnen das Volk Fir'auns der Versuchung aus. Zu ihnen kam ein edler Gesandter:
And We had already tried before them the people of Pharaoh, and there came to them a noble messenger,
وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمَ فِرْعَوْنَ وَجَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ كَرِيمٌ
Saying: "Restore to me the Servants of Allah: I am to you an messenger worthy of all trust;
"Übergebt mir Allahs Diener. Gewiß, ich bin für euch ein vertrauenswürdiger Gesandter.
[Saying], "Render to me the servants of Allah. Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger,"
أَنْ أَدُّوٓا۟ إِلَىَّ عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ إِنِّى لَكُمْ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٌ
"And be not arrogant as against Allah: for I come to you with authority manifest.
Und seid Allah gegenüber nicht überheblich. Gewiß, ich bringe euch eine deutliche Ermächtigung.
And [saying], "Be not haughty with Allah. Indeed, I have come to you with clear authority.
وَأَن لَّا تَعْلُوا۟ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ إِنِّىٓ ءَاتِيكُم بِسُلْطَٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ
"For me, I have sought safety with my Lord and your Lord, against your injuring me.
Und gewiß, ich nehme Zuflucht bei meinem Herrn und eurem Herrn davor, daß ihr mich steinigt.
And indeed, I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord, lest you stone me.
وَإِنِّى عُذْتُ بِرَبِّى وَرَبِّكُمْ أَن تَرْجُمُونِ
"If ye believe me not, at least keep yourselves away from me."
Und wenn ihr mir nicht glaubt, dann haltet euch (wenigstens) fern von mir."
But if you do not believe me, then leave me alone."
وَإِن لَّمْ تُؤْمِنُوا۟ لِى فَٱعْتَزِلُونِ
(But they were aggressive:) then he cried to his Lord: "These are indeed a people given to sin."
Da rief er zu seinem Herrn: "Diese sind ein Volk von Übeltätern."
And [finally] he called to his Lord that these were a criminal people.
فَدَعَا رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنَّ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ قَوْمٌ مُّجْرِمُونَ
(The reply came:) "March forth with My Servants by night: for ye are sure to be pursued.
- "Zieh bei Nacht mit Meinen Dienern fort; ihr werdet ja verfolgt werden.
[Allah said], "Then set out with My servants by night. Indeed, you are to be pursued.
فَأَسْرِ بِعِبَادِى لَيْلًا إِنَّكُم مُّتَّبَعُونَ
"And leave the sea as a furrow (divided): for they are a host (destined) to be drowned."
Und laß das Meer in Ruhe zurück'. Gewiß, sie sind eine Heerschar, die ertränkt werden soll."
And leave the sea in stillness. Indeed, they are an army to be drowned."
وَٱتْرُكِ ٱلْبَحْرَ رَهْوًا إِنَّهُمْ جُندٌ مُّغْرَقُونَ
How many were the gardens and springs they left behind,
Wie viele Gärten und Quellen ließen sie zurück
How much they left behind of gardens and springs
كَمْ تَرَكُوا۟ مِن جَنَّٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ
And corn - fields and noble buildings,
und Getreidefelder und treffliche Stätte
And crops and noble sites
وَزُرُوعٍ وَمَقَامٍ كَرِيمٍ
And wealth (and conveniences of life), wherein they had taken such delight!
und ein angenehmes Leben, in dem sie vergnügt waren!
And comfort wherein they were amused.
وَنَعْمَةٍ كَانُوا۟ فِيهَا فَٰكِهِينَ
Thus (was their end)! And We made other people inherit (those things)!
So (war es). Und Wir gaben es anderen Leuten zum Erbe.
Thus. And We caused to inherit it another people.
كَذَٰلِكَ وَأَوْرَثْنَٰهَا قَوْمًا ءَاخَرِينَ
And neither heaven nor earth shed a tear over them: nor were they given a respite (again).
Weder Himmel noch Erde weinte über sie, und ihnen wurde kein Aufschub gewährt.
And the heaven and earth wept not for them, nor were they reprieved.
فَمَا بَكَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلسَّمَآءُ وَٱلْأَرْضُ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ مُنظَرِينَ
We did deliver aforetime the Children of Israel from humiliating Punishment,
Und Wir erretteten bereits die Kinder lsra'ils von der schmachvollen Qual,
And We certainly saved the Children of Israel from the humiliating torment -
وَلَقَدْ نَجَّيْنَا بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ مِنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ ٱلْمُهِينِ
Inflicted by Pharaoh, for he was arrogant (even) among inordinate transgressors.
von Fir'aun. Er war überheblich und einer der Maßlosen.
From Pharaoh. Indeed, he was a haughty one among the transgressors.
مِن فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَالِيًا مِّنَ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ
And We chose them aforetime above the nations, knowingly,
Und Wir erwählten sie ja mit Wissen vor den (anderen) Weltenbewohnern
And We certainly chose them by knowledge over [all] the worlds.
وَلَقَدِ ٱخْتَرْنَٰهُمْ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ عَلَى ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
And granted them Signs in which there was a manifest trial
und ließen ihnen von den Zeichen solche zukommen, die eine deutliche Prüfung enthielten.
And We gave them of signs that in which there was a clear trial.
وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُم مِّنَ ٱلْءَايَٰتِ مَا فِيهِ بَلَٰٓؤٌا۟ مُّبِينٌ
As to these (Quraish), they say forsooth:
Diese sagen fürwahr:
Indeed, these [disbelievers] are saying,
إِنَّ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ لَيَقُولُونَ
"There is nothing beyond our first death, and we shall not be raised again.
"Es gibt nur unseren ersten Tod. Und wir werden nicht auferstehen.
"There is not but our first death, and we will not be resurrected.
إِنْ هِىَ إِلَّا مَوْتَتُنَا ٱلْأُولَىٰ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُنشَرِينَ
"Then bring (back) our forefathers, if what ye say is true!"
Bringt doch unsere Väter zurück, wenn ihr wahrhaftig seid."
Then bring [back] our forefathers, if you should be truthful."
فَأْتُوا۟ بِـَٔابَآئِنَآ إِن كُنتُمْ صَٰدِقِينَ
What! Are they better than the people of Tubba and those who were before them? We destroyed them because they were guilty of sin.
Sind sie etwa besser oder das Volk Tubba's und diejenigen vor ihnen? Wir vernichteten sie; sie waren ja Übeltäter.
Are they better or the people of Tubba' and those before them? We destroyed them, [for] indeed, they were criminals.
أَهُمْ خَيْرٌ أَمْ قَوْمُ تُبَّعٍ وَٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ أَهْلَكْنَٰهُمْ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ مُجْرِمِينَ
We created not the heavens, the earth, and all between them, merely in (idle) sport:
Und Wir haben die Himmel und die Erde und was dazwischen ist, nicht zum Spiel erschaffen.
And We did not create the heavens and earth and that between them in play.
وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا لَٰعِبِينَ
We created them not except for just ends: but most of them do not understand.
Wir haben sie nur in Wahrheit erschaffen. Aber die meisten von ihnen wissen nicht.
We did not create them except in truth, but most of them do not know.
مَا خَلَقْنَٰهُمَآ إِلَّا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
Verily the Day of sorting out is the time appointed for all of them, -
Gewiß, der Tag der Entscheidung ist ihrer aller festgesetzte Zeit,
Indeed, the Day of Judgement is the appointed time for them all -
إِنَّ يَوْمَ ٱلْفَصْلِ مِيقَٰتُهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
The Day when no protector can avail his client in aught, and no help can they receive,
der Tag, an dem kein Schutzherr seinem Schützling etwas nützen kann und ihnen keine Hilfe zuteil wird,
The Day when no relation will avail a relation at all, nor will they be helped -
يَوْمَ لَا يُغْنِى مَوْلًى عَن مَّوْلًى شَيْـًٔا وَلَا هُمْ يُنصَرُونَ
Except such as receive Allah's Mercy: for He is Exalted in Might, Most Merciful.
außer demjenigen, dessen Allah sich erbarmt. Er ist ja der Allmächtige und Barmherzige.
Except those [believers] on whom Allah has mercy. Indeed, He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.
إِلَّا مَن رَّحِمَ ٱللَّهُ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
Verily the tree of Zaqqum
Gewiß, der Zaqqum-Baum
Indeed, the tree of zaqqum
إِنَّ شَجَرَتَ ٱلزَّقُّومِ
Will be the food of the Sinful, -
ist die Speise des Sünders;
Is food for the sinful.
طَعَامُ ٱلْأَثِيمِ
Like molten brass; it will boil in their insides.
wie siedendes Öl kocht er in den Bäuchen,
Like murky oil, it boils within bellies
كَٱلْمُهْلِ يَغْلِى فِى ٱلْبُطُونِ
Like the boiling of scalding water.
wie das heiße Wasser kocht.
Like the boiling of scalding water.
كَغَلْىِ ٱلْحَمِيمِ
(A voice will cry: "Seize ye him and drag him into the midst of the Blazing Fire!
"Nehmt ihn und schleppt ihn mitten in den Höllenbrand hinein.
[It will be commanded], "Seize him and drag him into the midst of the Hellfire,
خُذُوهُ فَٱعْتِلُوهُ إِلَىٰ سَوَآءِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
"Then pour over his head the Penalty of Boiling Water,
Hierauf gießt über seinen Kopf von der Strafe des heißen Wassers.
Then pour over his head from the torment of scalding water."
ثُمَّ صُبُّوا۟ فَوْقَ رَأْسِهِۦ مِنْ عَذَابِ ٱلْحَمِيمِ
"Taste thou (this)! Truly wast thou mighty, full of honour!
Koste (doch); du bist ja der Mächtige und Edle!"
[It will be said], "Taste! Indeed, you are the honored, the noble!
ذُقْ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْكَرِيمُ
"Truly this is what ye used to doubt!"
Das ist (es) ja, worüber ihr zu zweifeln pflegtet.
Indeed, this is what you used to dispute."
إِنَّ هَٰذَا مَا كُنتُم بِهِۦ تَمْتَرُونَ
As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security,
Gewiß, die Gottesfürchtigen befinden sich an sicherer Stätte,
Indeed, the righteous will be in a secure place;
إِنَّ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ فِى مَقَامٍ أَمِينٍ
Among Gardens and Springs;
in Gärten und an Quellen.
Within gardens and springs,
فِى جَنَّٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ
Dressed in fine silk and in rich brocade, they will face each other;
Sie tragen (Gewänder) aus Seidenbrokat und schwerem Brokat (,) und (sie liegen) einander gegenüber.
Wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.
يَلْبَسُونَ مِن سُندُسٍ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٍ مُّتَقَٰبِلِينَ
So; and We shall join them to fair women with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes.
So ist es. Und Wir geben ihnen als Gattinnen Huris mit schönen, großen Augen.
Thus. And We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes.
كَذَٰلِكَ وَزَوَّجْنَٰهُم بِحُورٍ عِينٍ
There can they call for every kind of fruit in peace and security;
Sie rufen darin nach Früchten aller Art (und sind dort) in Sicherheit.
They will call therein for every [kind of] fruit - safe and secure.
يَدْعُونَ فِيهَا بِكُلِّ فَٰكِهَةٍ ءَامِنِينَ
Nor will they there taste Death, except the first death; and He will preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire, -
Sie kosten darin nicht den Tod, außer dem ersten Tod. Und Er bewahrt sie vor der Strafe des Höllenbrandes
They will not taste death therein except the first death, and He will have protected them from the punishment of Hellfire
لَا يَذُوقُونَ فِيهَا ٱلْمَوْتَ إِلَّا ٱلْمَوْتَةَ ٱلْأُولَىٰ وَوَقَىٰهُمْ عَذَابَ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
As a Bounty from thy Lord! that will be the supreme achievement!
als Huld von deinem Herrn. Das ist der großartige Erfolg.
As bounty from your Lord. That is what is the great attainment.
فَضْلًا مِّن رَّبِّكَ ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Verily, We have made this (Qur'an) easy, in thy tongue, in order that they may give heed.
Wir haben ihn in deiner Sprache wahrlich leicht gemacht, auf daß sie bedenken mögen.
And indeed, We have eased the Qur'an in your tongue that they might be reminded.
فَإِنَّمَا يَسَّرْنَٰهُ بِلِسَانِكَ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَذَكَّرُونَ
So wait thou and watch; for they (too) are waiting.
Warte nun ab; auch sie warten ab.
So watch, [O Muhammad]; indeed, they are watching [for your end].
فَٱرْتَقِبْ إِنَّهُم مُّرْتَقِبُونَ