Chapter 37, 182 verses
By those who range themselves in ranks,
By those [angels] lined up in rows
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. By those (angels) ranged in ranks (or rows).
And so are strong in repelling (evil),
And those who drive [the clouds]
By those (angels) who drive the clouds in a good way.
And thus proclaim the Message (of Allah)!
And those who recite the message,
By those (angels) who bring the Book and the Qur'an from Allah to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].
Verily, verily, your Allah is one! -
Indeed, your God is One,
Verily your Ilah (God) is indeed One (i.e. Allah):
Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of every point at the rising of the sun!
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.
Lord of the heavens and of the earth, and all that is between them, and Lord of every point of the sun's risings.
We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars, -
Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars
Verily We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty).
(For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,
And as protection against every rebellious devil
And to guard against every rebellious devil.
(So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted Assembly but be cast away from every side,
[So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,
They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side.
Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,
Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,
Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment.
Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.
Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].
Except such as snatch away something by stealing, and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness.
Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!
Then inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Are they a stronger [or more difficult] creation or those [others] We have created?" Indeed, We created men from sticky clay.
Then ask them (i.e. these polytheists, O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are they stronger as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains) whom We have created?" Verily, We created them of a sticky clay.
Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,
But you wonder, while they mock,
Nay, you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) wondered (at their insolence) while they mock (at you and at the Qur'an).
And, when they are admonished, pay no heed, -
And when they are reminded, they remember not.
And when they are reminded, they pay no attention.
And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,
And when they see a sign, they ridicule
And when they see an Ayah (a sign, or an evidence) from Allah, they mock at it.
And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!
And say, "This is not but obvious magic.
And they say: "This is nothing but evident magic!
"What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised up (again)
When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
"When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we (then) verily be resurrected?
"And also our fathers of old?"
And our forefathers [as well]?"
"And also our fathers of old?"
Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."
Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."
Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Yes, and you shall then be humiliated."
Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!
It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.
It will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e. the second blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be staring!
They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"
They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."
They will say: "Woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense!"
(A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once) denied!"
[They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
(It will be said): "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
"Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong - doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped -
[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship
(It will be said to the angels): "Assemble those who did wrong, together with their companions (from the devils) and what they used to worship,
"Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!
Other than Allah, and guide them to the path of Hellfire
"Instead of Allah, and lead them on to the way of flaming Fire (Hell);
"But stop them, for they must be asked:
And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."
"But stop them, verily they are to be questioned.
"'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"
[They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"
"What is the matter with you? Why do you not help one another (as you used to do in the world)?"
Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);
But they, that Day, are in surrender.
Nay, but that Day they shall surrender.
And they will turn to one another, and question one another.
And they will approach one another blaming each other.
And they will turn to one another and question one another.
They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of power and authority)!"
They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."
They will say: "It was you who used to come to us from the right side [i.e. from the right side of one of us and beautify for us every evil, enjoin on us polytheism, and stop us from the truth i.e. Islamic Monotheism and from every good deed]."
They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!
The oppressors will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,
They will reply: "Nay, you yourselves were not believers.
"Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in obstinate rebellion!
And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.
"And we had no authority over you. Nay! But you were Taghun (transgressing) people (polytheists, and disbelievers).
"So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).
So the word of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].
"So now the Word of our Lord has been justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste (the torment).
"We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."
And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."
"So we led you astray because we were ourselves astray."
Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.
So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.
Then verily, that Day, they will (all) share in the torment.
Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.
Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.
Certainly, that is how We deal with Al-Mujrimun (polytheists, sinners, disbelievers, criminals, the disobedient to Allah).
For they, when they were told that there is no god except Allah, would puff themselves up with Pride,
Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allah," were arrogant
Truly, when it was said to them: La ilaha illallah "(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)," they puffed themselves up with pride (i.e. denied it).
And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet possessed?"
And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"
And (they) said: "Are we going to abandon our alihah (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?"
Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of) the messengers (before him).
Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
Nay! he (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) has come with the truth (i.e. Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism and this Qur'an) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).
Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty; -
Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,
Verily, you (pagans of Makkah) are going to taste the painful torment;
But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have wrought; -
And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -
And you will be requited nothing except for what you used to do (evil deeds, sins, and Allah's disobedience which you used to do in this world)
But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, -
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
Save the chosen slaves of Allah (i.e. the true believers of Islamic Monotheism).
For them is a Sustenance determined,
Those will have a provision determined -
For them there will be a known provision (in Paradise),
Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,
Fruits; and they will be honored
Fruits; and they shall be honoured,
In Gardens of Felicity,
In gardens of pleasure
In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),
Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):
On thrones facing one another.
Facing one another on thrones.
Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear - flowing fountain,
There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,
Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine -
Crystal - white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),
White and delicious to the drinkers;
White, delicious to the drinkers.
Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.
Neither will they have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin) from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty).
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,
And beside them will be Qasirat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives), restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)], with wide and beautiful eyes.
As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.
As if they were [delicate] eggs, well - protected.
(Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.
Then they will turn to one another and question one another.
And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.
Then they will turn to one another, mutually questioning.
One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the earth),
A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth]
A speaker of them will say: "Verily, I had a companion (in the world),
"Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the Truth (of the Message)?
Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe
Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in resurrection after death).
"'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards and punishments?'"
That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"
"(That) when we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward or punishment (according to our deeds)?"
(A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"
He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"
(The speaker) said: "Will you look down?"
He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.
So he looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
He said: "By Allah! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!
He will say, "By Allah, you almost ruined me.
He said: "By Allah! You have nearly ruined me.
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been among those brought (there)!
If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].
"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to Hell)."
"Is it (the case) that we shall not die,
Then, are we not to die
(The dwellers of Paradise will say) "Are we then not to die (any more)?
"Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"
Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"
Except our first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."
Verily this is the supreme achievement!
Indeed, this is the great attainment.
Truly, this is the supreme success!
For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.
For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.
For the like of this let the workers work.
Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?
Is Paradise a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqum?
Is that (Paradise) better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum (a horrible tree in Hell)?
For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong - doers.
Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.
Truly We have made it (as) a trail for the Zalimun (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers).
For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell - Fire:
Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,
Verily, it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,
The shoots of its fruit - stalks are like the heads of devils:
Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.
The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayatin (devils);
Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.
Truly, they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.
Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.
Then on the top of that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of boiling water and Zaqqum in their bellies).
Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.
Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.
Then thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell.
Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;
Indeed they found their fathers astray.
Verily, they found their fathers on the wrong path;
So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!
So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.
So they (too) hastened in their footsteps!
And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray; -
And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,
And indeed most of the men of old went astray before them;
But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them; -
And We had already sent among them warners.
And indeed We sent among them warners (Messengers);
Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not), -
Then look how was the end of those who were warned -
Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded not).
Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.
But not the chosen servants of Allah.
Except the chosen slaves of Allah (faithful, obedient, and true believers of Islamic Monotheism).
(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.
And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.
And indeed Nuh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are the Best of those who answer (the request).
And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,
And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.
And We rescued him and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning),
And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);
And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]
And, his progeny, them We made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth).
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:
And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations:
"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
"Peace upon Noah among the worlds."
"Salam (peace) be upon Nuh (Noah) (from Us) among the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!"
Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Verily, he [Nuh (Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves.
Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.
Then We drowned the disbelievers.
Then We drowned the others (disbelievers and polytheists).
Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.
And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,
And, verily, among those who followed his [Nuh's (Noah)] way (Islamic Monotheism) was Ibrahim (Abraham).
Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.
When he came to his Lord with a sound heart
When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allah Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allah Alone - true Islamic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].
Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?
[And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?
When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?
"Is it a falsehood - gods other than Allah - that ye desire?
Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allah you desire?
"Is it a falsehood - alihah (gods) other than Allah - that you desire?
"Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"
Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"
"Then what think you about the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?"
Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.
And he cast a look at the stars
Then he cast a glance at the stars,
And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"
And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."
And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague). [He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan feast)]."
So they turned away from him, and departed.
So they turned away from him, departing.
So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).
Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings before you)?...
Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?
Then he turned to their alihah (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?
"What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"
What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?"
"What is the matter with you that you speak not?"
Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.
And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.
Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.
Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).
Then the people came toward him, hastening.
Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.
He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?
He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?
"But Allah has created you and your handwork!"
While Allah created you and that which you do?"
"While Allah has created you and what you make!"
They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"
They said, "Construct for him a furnace and throw him into the burning fire."
They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"
(This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them the ones most humiliated!
And they intended for him a plan, but We made them the most debased.
So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.
He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!
And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.
And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"
"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"
My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."
"My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."
So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.
So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.
So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.
Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said: "O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!" (The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if Allah so wills one practising Patience and Constancy!"
And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast."
And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allah). So look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha' Allah (if Allah wills), you shall find me of As-Sabirun (the patient)."
So when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),
And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,
Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);
We called out to him "O Abraham!
We called to him, "O Abraham,
We called out to him: "O Abraham!
"Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
You have fulfilled the dream!" Verily thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See 2:112).
For this was obviously a trial -
Indeed, this was the clear trial.
Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial.
And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. كبش - a ram);
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
"Peace and salutation to Abraham!"
"Peace upon Abraham."
"Salam (peace) be upon Ibrahim (Abraham)!"
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.
And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet, - one of the Righteous.
And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.
And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishaq (Isaac) - a Prophet from the righteous.
We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.
And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself.
We blessed him and Ishaq (Isaac). And of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.
Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,
And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.
And, indeed We gave Our Grace to Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron).
And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;
And We saved them and their people from the great affliction,
And We saved them and their people from the great distress,
And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);
And We supported them so it was they who overcame.
And helped them, so that they became the victors;
And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;
And We gave them the explicit Scripture,
And We gave them the clear Scripture;
And We guided them to the Straight Way.
And We guided them on the straight path.
And guided them to the Right Path.
And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:
And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left for them (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
"Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
"Peace upon Moses and Aaron."
"Salam (peace) be upon Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)!"
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - See V.2:112).
For they were two of our believing Servants.
Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.
Verily, they were two of Our believing slaves.
So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).
And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,
And verily, Iliyas (Elias) was one of the Messengers.
Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?
When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allah?
When he said to his people: "Will you not fear Allah?
"Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, -
Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators -
"Will you call upon Ba'l (a well known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the Best of creators,
"Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"
Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?"
"Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"
But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), -
And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],
But they denied him [Iliyas (Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),
Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).
Except the chosen servants of Allah.
Except the chosen slaves of Allah.
And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.
"Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
"Peace upon Elias."
"Salam (peace) be upon Ilyasin (Elias)!"
Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allah's sake only - See V.2:112).
For he was one of our believing Servants.
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.
So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).
And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.
And verily, Lut (Lot) was one of the Messengers.
Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all
[So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,
When We saved him and his family, all,
Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:
Except his wife among those who remained [with the evildoers].
Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who remained behind.
Then We destroyed the rest.
Then We destroyed the others.
Then We destroyed the rest (the town of Sodom at the place of the Dead Sea now in Palestine).
Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day -
And indeed, you pass by them in the morning
Verily, you pass by them in the morning
And by night: will ye not understand?
And at night. Then will you not use reason?
And at night; will you not then reflect?
So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).
And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.
And, verily, Yunus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers.
When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,
[Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.
When he ran to the laden ship:
He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:
And he drew lots and was among the losers.
Then he (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers.
Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.
Then a (big) fish swallowed him as he had done an act worthy of blame.
Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,
And had he not been of those who exalt Allah,
Had he not been of them who glorify Allah,
He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.
He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
He would have indeed remained inside its belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection.
But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,
But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.
But We cast him forth on the naked shore while he was sick,
And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.
And We caused a plant of gourd to grow over him.
And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
And We sent him to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.
And We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or even more.
And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.
And they believed; so We gave them enjoyment for a while.
Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons? -
So inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?
Now ask them (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Are there (only) daughters for your Lord and sons for them?"
Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?
Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"
Or did We create the angels female while they were witnesses?
Is it not that they say, from their own invention,
Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
Verily, it is of their falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say:
"Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!
" Allah has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.
"Allah has begotten [offspring - the angels being the daughters of Allah)?" And, verily, they are liars!
Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
Has He chosen daughters over sons?
Has He (then) chosen daughters rather than sons?
What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?
What is the matter with you? How do you decide?
Will ye not then receive admonition?
Then will you not be reminded?
Will you not then remember?
Or have ye an authority manifest?
Or do you have a clear authority?
Or is there for you a plain authority?
Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.
Then bring your Book if you are truthful!
And they have invented a blood - relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment - Seat)!
And they have claimed between Him and the jinn a lineage, but the jinn have already known that they [who made such claims] will be brought to [punishment].
And they have invented a kinship between Him and the jinn, but the jinn know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they will be called to account).
Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!
Exalted is Allah above what they describe,
Glorified be Allah! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!
Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.
Except the chosen servants of Allah [who do not share in that sin].
Except the slaves of Allah, whom He chooses (for His Mercy i.e. true believers of Islamic Monotheism who do not attribute false things unto Allah).
For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship -
So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,
So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you worship (idols)
Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,
You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allah) anyone of the believers],
Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.
Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!
(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;
[The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.
And there is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);
"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);
And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].
And verily, we (angels), we stand in rows (for the prayers as you Muslims stand in rows for your prayers);
"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"
And indeed, we are those who exalt Allah."
And verily, we (angels), indeed are those who glorify (Allah's Praises i.e. perform prayers).
And there were those who said,
And indeed, the disbelievers used to say,
And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say:
"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,
"If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,
"If we had a reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم as a Messenger of Allah),
"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"
We would have been the chosen servants of Allah."
"We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of Allah (true believers of Islamic Monotheism)!"
But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
But they disbelieved in it, so they are going to know.
But (now that the Qur'an has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur'an and in Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , and all that he brought, - the Divine Revelation), so they will come to know!
Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),
And Our word has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,
And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,
That they would certainly be assisted,
[That] indeed, they would be those given victory
That they verily would be made triumphant,
And that Our forces, - they surely must conquer.
And [that] indeed, Our soldiers will be those who overcome.
And that Our hosts! they verily would be the victors.
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
So, [O Muhammad], leave them for a time.
So turn away (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from them for a while,
And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.
And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)!
Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?
Then for Our punishment are they impatient?
Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?
But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.
Then, when it descends in their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!
So turn thou away from them for a little while,
And leave them for a time.
So turn (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) away from them for a while,
And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
And see, for they are going to see.
And watch and they shall see (the torment)!
Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.
Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!
And Peace on the messengers!
And peace upon the messengers.
And peace be on the Messengers!
And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.
And praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
And all the praises and thanks be to Allah, Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).