Al Takashur

Yusuf Ali

1 The mutual rivalry for piling up (the good things of this world) diverts you (from the more serious things),

Transliteration

1 Alhakumu alttakathuru

Pickthall

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Rivalry in worldly increase distracteth you

Yusuf Ali

2 Until ye visit the graves.

Transliteration

2 Hatta zurtumu almaqabira

Pickthall

2 Until ye come to the graves.

Yusuf Ali

3 But nay, ye soon shall know (the reality).

Transliteration

3 Kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

Pickthall

3 Nay, but ye will come to know!

Yusuf Ali

4 Again, ye soon shall know!

Transliteration

4 Thumma kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

Pickthall

4 Nay, but ye will come to know!

Yusuf Ali

5 Nay, were ye to know with certainty of mind, (ye would beware!)

Transliteration

5 Kalla law taAAlamoona AAilma alyaqeeni

Pickthall

5 Nay, would that ye knew (now) with a sure knowledge!

Yusuf Ali

6 Ye shall certainly see Hell - Fire!

Transliteration

6 Latarawunna aljaheema

Pickthall

6 For ye will behold hell - fire.

Yusuf Ali

7 Again, ye shall see it with certainty of sight!

Transliteration

7 Thumma latarawunnaha AAayna alyaqeeni

Pickthall

7 Aye, ye will behold it with sure vision.

Yusuf Ali

8 Then, shall ye be questioned that Day about the joy (ye indulged in!).

Transliteration

8 Thumma latusalunna yawmaithin AAani alnnaAAeemi

Pickthall

8 Then, on that day, ye will be asked concerning pleasure.