Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the verses of the wise Book
Muhsin Khan
Alif-Lam-Ra. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran, and none but
Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. These are the Verses of the Book (the
Quran) Al-Hakim [showing lawful and unlawful things, explaining Allah's (Divine)
Laws for mankind, leading them to eternal happiness by ordering them to follow
the true Islamic Monotheism, - worshipping none but Allah Alone - that will
guide them to Paradise and save them from Hell].
Pickthall
Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verses of the Wise Scripture.
Yusuf Ali
A.L.R. These are the ayats of the Book of Wisdom.
Shakir
Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the wise Book.
Dr. Ghali
In The Name of Allah, The All-Merciful, The Ever-Merciful Alif, Lam, Ra. (1)
Those are the ayat (Verses) of the Wise Book.
Have the people been amazed that We revealed [revelation] to a man from among
them, [saying], "Warn mankind and give good tidings to those who believe that
they will have a [firm] precedence of honor with their Lord"? [But] the
disbelievers say, "Indeed, this is an obvious magician."
Muhsin Khan
Is it wonder for mankind that We have sent Our Inspirationto a man from among
themselves (i.e. Prophet Muhammad SAW) (saying): "Warn mankind (of the coming
torment in Hell), and give good news to those who believe (in the Oneness of
Allah and in His Prophet Muhammad SAW) that they shall have with their Lord the
rewards of their good deeds?" (But) the disbelievers say: "This is indeed an
evident sorcerer (i.e. Prophet Muhammad SAW and the Quran)!
Pickthall
Is it a wonder for mankind that We have inspired a man among them, saying: Warn
mankind and bring unto those who believe the good tidings that they have a sure
footing with their Lord? The disbelievers say: Lo! this is a mere wizard.
Yusuf Ali
Is it a matter of wonderment to men that We have sent Our inspiration to a man
from among themselves?- that he should warn mankind (of their danger), and give
the good news to the Believers that they have before their Lord the lofty rank
of truth. (But) say the Unbelievers: "This is indeed an evident sorcerer!"
Shakir
What! is it a wonder to the people that We revealed to a man from among
themselves, saying: Warn the people and give good news to those who believe that
theirs is a footing of firmness with their Lord. The unbelievers say: This is
most surely a manifest enchanter.
Dr. Ghali
Was it a wonder to mankind that We revealed to a man from (among) them,
(saying), "Warn mankind and give good tidings to the ones who have believed that
they have a sure footing (Literally: a sincere footing) in the Providence of
their Lord"? The disbelievers have said, "Surely this is indeed an evident
sorcerer."
Indeed, your Lord is Allah , who created the heavens and the earth in six days
and then established Himself above the Throne, arranging the matter [of His
creation]. There is no intercessor except after His permission. That is Allah ,
your Lord, so worship Him. Then will you not remember?
Muhsin Khan
Surely, your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and
then Istawa (rose over) the Throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty),
disposing the affair of all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except
after His Leave. That is Allah, your Lord; so worship Him (Alone). Then, will
you not remember?
Pickthall
Lo! your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days, then
He established Himself upon the Throne, directing all things. There is no
intercessor (with Him) save after His permission. That is Allah, your Lord, so
worship Him. Oh, will ye not remind?
Yusuf Ali
Verily your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days,
and is firmly established on the throne (of authority), regulating and governing
all things. No intercessor (can plead with Him) except after His leave (hath
been obtained). This is Allah your Lord; Him therefore serve ye: will ye not
receive admonition?
Shakir
Surely your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six periods,
and He is firm in power, regulating the affair, there is no intercessor except
aher His permission; this is Allah, your Lord, therefore serve Him; will you not
then mind?
Dr. Ghali
Surely your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six days;
thereafter He levelled Himself upon the Throne, (How He did do is beyond human
understandings) conducting the Command. In no way is there any intercessor
(ever) excepting ever after His permission. That is Allah, your Lord; so worship
Him. Will you then not be mindful.?
To Him is your return all together. [It is] the promise of Allah [which is]
truth. Indeed, He begins the [process of] creation and then repeats it that He
may reward those who have believed and done righteous deeds, in justice. But
those who disbelieved will have a drink of scalding water and a painful
punishment for what they used to deny.
Muhsin Khan
To Him is the return of all of you. The Promise of Allah is true. It is He Who
begins the creation and then will repeat it, that He may reward with justice
those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and did deeds
of righteousness. But those who disbelieved will have a drink of boiling fluids
and painful torment because they used to disbelieve.
Pickthall
Unto Him is the return of all of you; it is a promise of Allah in truth. Lo! He
produceth creation, then reproduceth it, that He may reward those who believe
and do good works with equity; while, as for those who disbelieve, theirs will
be a boiling drink and painful doom because they disbelieved.
Yusuf Ali
To Him will be your return- of all of you. The promise of Allah is true and
sure. It is He Who beginneth the process of creation, and repeateth it, that He
may reward with justice those who believe and work righteousness; but those who
reject Him will have draughts of boiling fluids, and a penalty grievous, because
they did reject Him.
Shakir
To Him is your return, of all (of you); the promise of Allah (made) in truth;
surely He begins the creation in the first instance, then He reproduces it, that
He may with justice recompense those who believe and do good; and (as for) those
who disbelieve, they shall have a drink of hot water and painful punishment
because they disbelieved.
Dr. Ghali
To Him will be your return altogether, the promise of Allah, truly (binding).
Surely He begins the creation; thereafter He brings it back again to recompense
the ones who have believed and done deeds of righteousness with equity. And the
ones who have disbelieved will have a drink of scalding water and a painful
torment for that they have been disbelieving.
It is He who made the sun a shining light and the moon a derived light and
determined for it phases - that you may know the number of years and account [of
time]. Allah has not created this except in truth. He details the signs for a
people who know
Muhsin Khan
It is He Who made the sun a shining thing and the moon as a light and measured
out its (their) stages, that you might know the number of years and the
reckoning. Allah did not create this but in truth. He explains the Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in detail for people who
have knowledge.
Pickthall
He it is Who appointed the sun a splendour and the moon a light, and measured
for her stages, that ye might know the number of the years, and the reckoning.
Allah created not (all) that save in truth. He detaileth the revelations for
people who have knowledge.
Yusuf Ali
It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory and the moon to be a light (of
beauty), and measured out stages for her; that ye might know the number of years
and the count (of time). Nowise did Allah create this but in truth and
righteousness. (Thus) doth He explain His Signs in detail, for those who
understand.
Shakir
He it is Who made the sun a shining brightness and the moon a light, and
ordained for it mansions that you might know the computation of years and the
reckoning. Allah did not create it but with truth; He makes the signs manifest
for a people who know.
Dr. Ghali
He is The (One) Who has made the sun an illumination, and the moon a light and
determined it by phases that you may know the number of years and the reckoning.
In no way has Allah created that except with the truth. He expounds the signs
for a people who know.
Indeed, in the alternation of the night and the day and [in] what Allah has
created in the heavens and the earth are signs for a people who fear Allah
Muhsin Khan
Verily, in the alternation of the night and the day and in all that Allah has
created in the heavens and the earth are Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) for those people who keep their duty to
Allah, and fear Him much.
Pickthall
Lo! in the difference of day and night and all that Allah hath created in the
heavens and the earth are portents, verily, for folk who ward off (evil).
Yusuf Ali
Verily, in the alternation of the night and the day, and in all that Allah hath
created, in the heavens and the earth, are signs for those who fear Him.
Shakir
Most surely in the variation of the night and the day, and what Allah has
created in the heavens and the earth, there are signs for a people who guard
(against evil).
Dr. Ghali
Surely, in the alternation (Or: the differences) of the night and the daytime
and whatever Allah has created in the heavens and the earth, are indeed signs
for a people who are pious..
Indeed, those who do not expect the meeting with Us and are satisfied with the
life of this world and feel secure therein and those who are heedless of Our
signs
Muhsin Khan
Verily, those who hope not for their meeting with Us, but are pleased and
satisfied with the life of the present world, and those who are heedless of Our
Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.),
Pickthall
Lo! those who expect not the meeting with Us but desire the life of the world
and feel secure therein, and those who are neglectful of Our revelations,
Yusuf Ali
Those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, but are pleased and
satisfied with the life of the present, and those who heed not Our Signs,-
Shakir
Surely those who do not hope in Our meeting and are pleased with this world's
life and are content with it, and those who are heedless of Our communications:
Dr. Ghali
Surely the ones who do not hope for the meeting with Us and are satisfied with
the present life, (Literally: the lowly life, i.e., the life of this world) and
feel composed with it, and the ones who are heedless of Our signs, .
Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - their Lord will guide
them because of their faith. Beneath them rivers will flow in the Gardens of
Pleasure
Muhsin Khan
Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah along with the six articles
of Faith, i.e. to believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, Day
of Resurrection, and Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainments) - Islamic Monotheism], and
do deeds of righteousness, their Lord will guide them through their Faith; under
them will flow rivers in the Gardens of delight (Paradise).
Pickthall
Lo! those who believe and do good works, their Lord guideth them by their faith.
Rivers will flow beneath them in the Gardens of Delight,
Yusuf Ali
Those who believe, and work righteousness,- their Lord will guide them because
of their faith: beneath them will flow rivers in gardens of bliss.
Shakir
Surely (as for) those who believe and do good, their Lord will guide them by
their faith; there shall flOw from beneath them rivers in gardens of bliss.
Dr. Ghali
Surely the ones who have believed and done deeds of righteousness, their Lord
will guide them for their belief; from beneath them Rivers run in the Gardens of
Bliss..
Their call therein will be, "Exalted are You, O Allah ," and their greeting
therein will be, "Peace." And the last of their call will be, "Praise to Allah ,
Lord of the worlds!"
Muhsin Khan
Their way of request therein will be Subhanaka Allahumma (Glory to You, O
Allah!) and Salam (peace, safe from each and every evil) will be their greetings
therein (Paradise)! and the close of their request will be: Al-Hamdu Lillahi
Rabbil-'Alamin [All the praises and thanks are to Allah, the Lord of 'Alamin
(mankind, jinns and all that exists)].
Pickthall
Their prayer therein will be: Glory be to Thee, O Allah! and their greeting
therein will be: Peace. And the conclusion of their prayer will be: Praise be to
Allah, Lord of the Worlds!
Yusuf Ali
(This will be) their cry therein: "Glory to Thee, O Allah!" And "Peace" will be
their greeting therein! and the close of their cry will be: "Praise be to Allah,
the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds!"
Shakir
Their cry in it shall be: Glory to Thee, O Allah! and their greeting in it shall
be: Peace; and the last of their cry shall be: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of
the worlds.
Dr. Ghali
Their plea therein (is) All Extolment be to You, Allah, " (The Arabic word Allah
has the supplication suffix umma) and their greeting therein is, "Peace, " and
their last plea is "Praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds.".
And if Allah was to hasten for the people the evil [they invoke] as He hastens
for them the good, their term would have been ended for them. But We leave the
ones who do not expect the meeting with Us, in their transgression, wandering
blindly
Muhsin Khan
And were Allah to hasten for mankind the evil (they invoke for themselves and
for their children, etc. while in a state of anger) as He hastens for them the
good (they invoke) then they would have been ruined. So We leave those who
expect not their meeting with Us, in their trespasses, wandering blindly in
distraction. (Tafsir At-Tabari; Vol. 11, Page 91)
Pickthall
If Allah were to hasten on for men the ill (that they have earned) as they would
hasten on the good, their respite would already have expired. But We suffer
those who look not for the meeting with Us to wander blindly on in their
contumacy.
Yusuf Ali
If Allah were to hasten for men the ill (they have earned) as they would fain
hasten on the good,- then would their respite be settled at once. But We leave
those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, in their trespasses,
wandering in distraction to and fro.
Shakir
And if Allah should hasten the evil to men as they desire the hastening on of
good, their doom should certainly have been decreed for them; but We leave those
alone who hope not for Our meeting in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.
Dr. Ghali
And if Allah were to hasten (quickly) to mankind evil as they would seek
hastening of charity, their term would indeed be decreed to them. Yet We leave
out the ones who do not hope for meeting with Us, in their inordinance
blundering.
And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us, whether lying on his side or
sitting or standing; but when We remove from him his affliction, he continues
[in disobedience] as if he had never called upon Us to [remove] an affliction
that touched him. Thus is made pleasing to the transgressors that which they
have been doing
Muhsin Khan
And when harm touches man, he invokes Us, lying down on his side, or sitting or
standing. But when We have removed his harm from him, he passes on his way as if
he had never invoked Us for a harm that touched him! Thus it seems fair to the
Musrifunthat which they used to do.
Pickthall
And if misfortune touch a man he crieth unto Us, (while reclining) on his side,
or sitting or standing, but when We have relieved him of the misfortune he goeth
his way as though he had not cried unto Us because of a misfortune that
afflicted him. Thus is what they do made (seeming) fair unto the prodigal.
Yusuf Ali
When trouble toucheth a man, He crieth unto Us (in all postures)- lying down on
his side, or sitting, or standing. But when We have solved his trouble, he
passeth on his way as if he had never cried to Us for a trouble that touched
him! thus do the deeds of transgressors seem fair in their eyes!
Shakir
And when affliction touches a man, he calls on Us, whether lying on his side or
sitting or standing; but when We remove his affliction from him, he passes on as
though he had never called on Us on account of an affliction that touched him;
thus that which they do is made fair-seeming to the extravagant.
Dr. Ghali
And when adversity touches man, he invokes Us to his side, or sitting, or
upright, then as soon as We have lifted off him his adversity, he passes on, as
if he had not invoked Us to an adversity that touched him. Thus, whatever they
were doing was adorned (i.e., made attractive) for the extravagant.
And We had already destroyed generations before you when they wronged, and their
messengers had come to them with clear proofs, but they were not to believe.
Thus do We recompense the criminal people
Muhsin Khan
And indeed, We destroyed generations before you, when they did wrong while their
Messengers came to them with clear proofs, but they were not such as to believe!
Thus do We requite the people who are Mujrimun (disbelievers, polytheists,
sinners, criminals, etc.).
Pickthall
We destroyed the generations before you when they did wrong; and their
messengers (from Allah) came unto them with clear proofs (of His Sovereignty)
but they would not believe. Thus do We reward the guilty folk.
Yusuf Ali
Generations before you We destroyed when they did wrong: their messengers came
to them with clear-signs, but they would not believe! thus do We requite those
who sin!
Shakir
And certainly We did destroy generations before you when they were unjust, and
their messengers had come to them with clear arguments, and they would not
believe; thus do We recompense the guilty people.
Dr. Ghali
And We have already caused the generations even before you to perish as soon as
they did injustice and their Messengers came to them with the Supreme evidences;
and in no way were they to believe; thus We recompense the criminal people.
And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, those who do not
expect the meeting with Us say, "Bring us a Qur'an other than this or change
it." Say, [O Muhammad], "It is not for me to change it on my own accord. I only
follow what is revealed to me. Indeed I fear, if I should disobey my Lord, the
punishment of a tremendous Day."
Muhsin Khan
And when Our Clear Verses are recited unto them, those who hope not for their
meeting with Us, say: Bring us a Quran other than this, or change it."Say (O
Muhammad SAW): "It is not for me to change it on my own accord; I only follow
that which is revealed unto me. Verily, I fear if I were to disobey my Lord, the
torment of the Great Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)."
Pickthall
And when Our clear revelations are recited unto them, they who look not for the
meeting with Us say: Bring a Lecture other than this, or change it. Say (O
Muhammad): It is not for me to change it of my accord. I only follow that which
is inspired in me. Lo! if I disobey my Lord I fear the retribution of an awful
Day.
Yusuf Ali
But when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed unto them, those who rest not their hope
on their meeting with Us, Say: "Bring us a reading other than this, or change
this," Say: "It is not for me, of my own accord, to change it: I follow naught
but what is revealed unto me: if I were to disobey my Lord, I should myself fear
the penalty of a Great Day (to come)."
Shakir
And when Our clear communications are recited to them, those who hope not for
Our meeting say: Bring a Quran other than this or change it. Say: It does not
beseem me that I should change it of myself; I follow naught but what is
revealed to me; surely I fear, if I disobey my Lord, the punishment of a mighty
day.
Dr. Ghali
And when Our Supremely evident ayat (Signs, verses) are recited to them, the
ones who do not hope for meeting with Us say, "Come up with a Qur'an other than
this or exchange it." Say, "In no way (can) I exchange it of my own accord.
Decidedly I closely follow (nothing) except what is revealed to me. Surely I
fear, in case I disobey my Lord, the torment of a tremendous Day.".
Say, "If Allah had willed, I would not have recited it to you, nor would He have
made it known to you, for I had remained among you a lifetime before it. Then
will you not reason?"
Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "If Allah had so willed, I should not have recited it to
you nor would He have made it known to you. Verily, I have stayed amongst you a
life time before this. Have you then no sense?"
Pickthall
Say: If Allah had so willed I should not have recited it to you nor would He
have made it known to you. I dwelt among you a whole lifetime before it (came to
me). Have ye then no sense?
Yusuf Ali
Say: "If Allah had so willed, I should not have rehearsed it to you, nor would
He have made it known to you. A whole life-time before this have I tarried
amongst you: will ye not then understand?"
Shakir
Say: If Allah had desired (otherwise) I would not have recited it to you, nor
would He have taught it to you; indeed I have lived a lifetime among you before
it; do you not then understand?
Dr. Ghali
Say, "If Allah had (so) decided, in no way would I have recited it (i.e. the
Qur'an) to you, neither would He have made you realize (what) it is. So I have
already lingered among you an age even before it. Do you not consider?".
So who is more unjust than he who invents a lie about Allah or denies His signs?
Indeed, the criminals will not succeed
Muhsin Khan
So who does more wrong than he who forges a lie against Allah or denies His Ayat
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)? Surely, the
Mujrimun (criminals, sinners, disbelievers and polytheists) will never be
successful!
Pickthall
Who doeth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah and denieth
His revelations? Lo! the guilty never are successful.
Yusuf Ali
Who doth more wrong than such as forge a lie against Allah, or deny His Signs?
But never will prosper those who sin.
Shakir
Who is then more unjust than who forges a lie against Allah or (who) gives the
lie to His communications? Surely the guilty shall not be successful.
Dr. Ghali
So, who is more unjust than he who fabricates against Allah had a lie or cries
lies to His signs? Sure it is that the criminals do not prosper.
And they worship other than Allah that which neither harms them nor benefits
them, and they say, "These are our intercessors with Allah " Say, "Do you inform
Allah of something He does not know in the heavens or on the earth?" Exalted is
He and high above what they associate with Him
Muhsin Khan
And they worship besides Allah things that hurt them not, nor profit them, and
they say: "These are our intercessors with Allah." Say: "Do you inform Allah of
that which He knows not in the heavens and on the earth?" Glorified and Exalted
be He above all that which they associate as partners with Him!
Pickthall
They worship beside Allah that which neither hurteth them nor profiteth them,
and they say: These are our intercessors with Allah. Say: Would ye inform Allah
of (something) that He knoweth not in the heavens or in the earth? Praised be He
and High Exalted above all that ye associate (with Him)!
Yusuf Ali
They serve, besides Allah, things that hurt them not nor profit them, and they
say: "These are our intercessors with Allah." Say: "Do ye indeed inform Allah of
something He knows not, in the heavens or on earth?- Glory to Him! and far is He
above the partners they ascribe (to Him)!"
Shakir
And they serve beside Allah what can neither harm them nor profit them, and they
say: These are our intercessors with Allah. Say: Do you (presume to) inform
Allah of what He knows not in the heavens and the earth? Glory be to Him, and
supremely exalted is He above what they set up (with Him).
Dr. Ghali
And they worship, apart from Allah, what neither harms them nor profits them;
and they say, "These are our intercessors in the Providence of Allah." Say, "Do
you really inform Allah of what He does not know (either) in the heavens or in
the earth?" All Extolment be to Him! And Supremely Exalted be He above whatever
they associate!.
And mankind was not but one community [united in religion], but [then] they
differed. And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, it would have been
judged between them [immediately] concerning that over which they differ.
Muhsin Khan
Mankind were but one community (i.e. on one religion - Islamic Monotheism), then
they differed (later), and had not it been for a Word that went forth before
from your Lord, it would have been settled between them regarding what they
differed.
Pickthall
Mankind were but one community; then they differed; and had it not been for a
word that had already gone forth from thy Lord it had been judged between them
in respect of that wherein they differ.
Yusuf Ali
Mankind was but one nation, but differed (later). Had it not been for a word
that went forth before from thy Lord, their differences would have been settled
between them.
Shakir
And people are naught but a single nation, so they disagree; and had not a word
already gone forth from your Lord, the matter would have certainly been decided
between them in respect of that concerning which they disagree.
Dr. Ghali
And in no way were mankind anything except one nation, then they differed among
themselves; and had it not been for a Word that went before from your Lord,
wherein they differed, (it) would indeed have been decreed between them. (i.e.,
what they differed about would nave been settled)
And they say, "Why is a sign not sent down to him from his Lord?" So say, "The
unseen is only for Allah [to administer], so wait; indeed, I am with you among
those who wait."
Muhsin Khan
And they say: "How is it that not a sign is sent down on him from his Lord?"
Say: "The unseen belongs to Allah Alone, so wait you, verily I am with you among
those who wait (for Allah's Judgement)."
Pickthall
And they will say: If only a portent were sent down upon him from his Lord! Then
say, (O Muhammad): The Unseen belongeth to Allah. So wait! Lo! I am waiting with
you.
Yusuf Ali
They say: "Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "The Unseen
is only for Allah (to know), then wait ye: I too will wait with you."
Shakir
And they say: Why is not a sign sent to him from his Lord? Say: The unseen is
only for Allah; therefore wait-- surely I too, with you am of those who wait.
Dr. Ghali
And they say, "if only a sign had been sent down upon him from his Lord!" Then
say, "Surely the Unseen belongs only to Allah. So await! Surely with you I am of
the waiting." (Literally: of the ones awaiting)
And when We give the people a taste of mercy after adversity has touched them,
at once they conspire against Our verses. Say, " Allah is swifter in strategy."
Indeed, Our messengers record that which you conspire
Muhsin Khan
And when We let mankind taste of mercy after some adversity has afflicted them,
behold! They take to plotting against Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)! Say: "Allah is more Swift in planning!"
Certainly, Our Messengers (angels) record all of that which you plot.
Pickthall
And when We cause mankind to taste of mercy after some adversity which had
afflicted them, behold! they have some plot against Our revelations. Say: Allah
is more swift in plotting. Lo! Our messengers write down that which ye plot.
Yusuf Ali
When We make mankind taste of some mercy after adversity hath touched them,
behold! they take to plotting against Our Signs! Say: "Swifter to plan is
Allah!" Verily, Our messengers record all the plots that ye make!
Shakir
And when We make people taste of mercy after an affliction touches them, lo!
they devise plans against Our communication. Say: Allah is quicker to plan;
surely Our messengers write down what you plan.
Dr. Ghali
And when We cause mankind to taste mercy even after tribulation has touched
them, only then do they have a scheming against Our signs; Say, " Allah is
swifter at scheming; surely Our Messengers are writing down whatever you are
scheming."
It is He who enables you to travel on land and sea until, when you are in ships
and they sail with them by a good wind and they rejoice therein, there comes a
storm wind and the waves come upon them from everywhere and they assume that
they are surrounded, supplicating Allah , sincere to Him in religion, "If You
should save us from this, we will surely be among the thankful."
Muhsin Khan
He it is Who enables you to travel through land and sea, till when you are in
the ships and they sail with them with a favourable wind, and they are glad
therein, then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to them from all sides, and
they think that they are encircled therein, they invoke Allah, making their
Faith pure for Him Alone, saying: "If You (Allah) deliver us from this, we shall
truly be of the grateful.
Pickthall
He it is Who maketh you to go on the land and the sea till, when ye are in the
ships and they sail with them with a fair breeze and they are glad therein, a
storm-wind reacheth them and the wave cometh unto them from every side and they
deem that they are overwhelmed therein; (then) they cry unto Allah, making their
faith pure for Him only: If Thou deliver us from this, we truly will be of the
thankful.
Yusuf Ali
He it is Who enableth you to traverse through land and sea; so that ye even
board ships;- they sail with them with a favourable wind, and they rejoice
thereat; then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to them from all sides, and
they think they are being overwhelmed: they cry unto Allah, sincerely offering
(their) duty unto Him saying, "If thou dost deliver us from this, we shall truly
show our gratitude!"
Shakir
He it is Who makes you travel by land and sea; until when you are in the ships,
and they sail on with them in a pleasant breeze, and they rejoice, a violent
wind overtakes them and the billows surge in on them from all sides, and they
become certain that they are encompassed about, they pray to Allah, being
sincere to Him in obedience: If Thou dost deliver us from this, we will most
certainly be of the grateful ones.
Dr. Ghali
He is The (One) Who makes you to travel on the land and the sea till, when you
are in the ships, and the ships run with them with a good wind, and they exult
with it, there comes to them (i.e., the ships) a tempestuous wind, and waves
come on them from every place, and they expect that they are encompassed. They
invoke Allah, making the religion His faithfully, "Indeed if You deliver us from
these, (i.e., the wind and the waves) indeed we will definitely be of the
thankful."
But when He saves them, at once they commit injustice upon the earth without
right. O mankind, your injustice is only against yourselves, [being merely] the
enjoyment of worldly life. Then to Us is your return, and We will inform you of
what you used to do.
Muhsin Khan
But when He delivered them, behold! They rebel (disobey Allah) in the earth
wrongfully. O mankind! Your rebellion (disobedience to Allah) is only against
your ownselves, - a brief enjoyment of this worldly life, then (in the end) unto
Us is your return, and We shall inform you that which you used to do.
Pickthall
Yet when He hath delivered them, behold! they rebel in the earth wrongfully. O
mankind! Your rebellion is only against yourselves. (Ye have) enjoyment of the
life of the world; then unto Us is your return and We shall proclaim unto you
what ye used to do.
Yusuf Ali
But when he delivereth them, behold! they transgress insolently through the
earth in defiance of right! O mankind! your insolence is against your own
souls,- an enjoyment of the life of the present: in the end, to Us is your
return, and We shall show you the truth of all that ye did.
Shakir
But when He delivers them, lo! they are unjustly rebellious in the earth. O men!
your rebellion is against your own souls-- provision (only) of this world's
life-- then to Us shall be your return, so We will inform you of what you did.
Dr. Ghali
Yet as soon as He has delivered them, only then do they (transgress) inequitably
in the earth untruthfully. (Literally: with other than the truth) O you mankind,
surely your inequity is only against yourselves. The enjoyment is of the present
life; (Literally: the lowly life, i.e., the life of this world) thereafter to Us
will be your return, then We will fully inform you of whatever you were doing..
The example of [this] worldly life is but like rain which We have sent down from
the sky that the plants of the earth absorb - [those] from which men and
livestock eat - until, when the earth has taken on its adornment and is
beautified and its people suppose that they have capability over it, there comes
to it Our command by night or by day, and We make it as a harvest, as if it had
not flourished yesterday. Thus do We explain in detail the signs for a people
who give thought.
Muhsin Khan
Verily the likeness of (this) worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send
down from the sky, so by it arises the intermingled produce of the earth of
which men and cattle eat until when the earth is clad with its adornments and is
beautified, and its people think that they have all the powers of disposal over
it, Our Command reaches it by night or by day and We make it like a clean-mown
harvest, as if it had not flourished yesterday! Thus do We explain the Ayat
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, laws, etc.) in detail
for the people who reflect.
Pickthall
The similitude of the life of the world is only as water which We send down from
the sky, then the earth's growth of that which men and cattle eat mingleth with
it till, when the earth hath taken on her ornaments and is embellished, and her
people deem that they are masters of her, Our commandment cometh by night or by
day and We make it as reaped corn as if it had not flourished yesterday. Thus do
we expound the revelations for people who reflect.
Yusuf Ali
The likeness of the life of the present is as the rain which We send down from
the skies: by its mingling arises the produce of the earth- which provides food
for men and animals: (It grows) till the earth is clad with its golden ornaments
and is decked out (in beauty): the people to whom it belongs think they have all
powers of disposal over it: There reaches it Our command by night or by day, and
We make it like a harvest clean-mown, as if it had not flourished only the day
before! thus do We explain the Signs in detail for those who reflect.
Shakir
The likeness of this world's life is only as water which We send down from the
cloud, then the herbage of the earth of which men and cattle eat grows
luxuriantly thereby, until when the earth puts on its golden raiment and it
becomes garnished, and its people think that they have power over it, Our
command comes to it, by night or by day, so We render it as reaped seed;
produce, as though it had not been in existence yesterday; thus do We make clear
the communications for a people who reflect.
Dr. Ghali
Surely the likeness of the present life is only like water that We send down
from the heaven, so the growth of the earth mixes up with it, whereof mankind
and cattle eat till, when the earth has taken on its decoration and has adorned
itself and its population surmise that they (are able to) determine its course,
Our Command comes up to it by night or daytime, so We make it mown-down, as if
it did not flourish the day before. Thus We expound the signs for a people who
meditate..
And Allah invites to the Home of Peace and guides whom He wills to a straight
path
Muhsin Khan
Allah calls to the home of peace (i.e. Paradise, by accepting Allah's religion
of Islamic Monotheism and by doing righteous good deeds and abstaining from
polytheism and evil deeds) and guides whom He wills to a Straight Path.
Pickthall
And Allah summoneth to the abode of peace, and leadeth whom He will to a
straight path.
Yusuf Ali
But Allah doth call to the Home of Peace: He doth guide whom He pleaseth to a
way that is straight.
Shakir
And Allah invites to the abode of peace and guides whom He pleases into the
right path.
Dr. Ghali
And Allah calls to the Residence of Peace, and He guides whomever He decides to
a straight Path.
For them who have done good is the best [reward] and extra. No darkness will
cover their faces, nor humiliation. Those are companions of Paradise; they will
abide therein eternally
Muhsin Khan
For those who have done good is the best (reward, i.e. Paradise) and even more
(i.e. having the honour of glancing at the Countenance of Allah) Neither
darkness nor dust nor any humiliating disgrace shall cover their faces. They are
the dwellers of Paradise, they will abide therein forever.
Pickthall
For those who do good is the best (reward) and more (thereto). Neither dust nor
ignominy cometh near their faces. Such are rightful owners of the Garden; they
will abide therein.
Yusuf Ali
To those who do right is a goodly (reward)- Yea, more (than in measure)! No
darkness nor shame shall cover their faces! they are companions of the garden;
they will abide therein (for aye)!
Shakir
For those who do good is good (reward) and more (than this); and blackness or
ignominy shall not cover their faces; these are the dwellers of the garden; in
it they shall abide.
Dr. Ghali
To the ones who are fair-doers is the fairest reward and an increase; (i.e., a
surplus) (and) neither gloom (Literally: grudging circumstances) nor humiliation
will oppress their faces; those are the companions (i.e., inhabitants) of the
Garden; they are therein eternally (abiding).
But they who have earned [blame for] evil doings - the recompense of an evil
deed is its equivalent, and humiliation will cover them. They will have from
Allah no protector. It will be as if their faces are covered with pieces of the
night - so dark [are they]. Those are the companions of the Fire; they will
abide therein eternally.
Muhsin Khan
And those who have earned evil deeds, the recompense of an evil deed is the like
thereof, and humiliating disgrace will cover them (their faces). No defender
will they have from Allah. Their faces will be covered, as it were, with pieces
from the darkness of night. They are dwellers of the Fire, they will abide
therein forever.
Pickthall
And those who earn ill-deeds, (for them) requital of each ill-deed by the like
thereof; and ignominy overtaketh them - They have no protector from Allah - as
if their faces had been covered with a cloak of darkest night. Such are rightful
owners of the Fire; they will abide therein.
Yusuf Ali
But those who have earned evil will have a reward of like evil: ignominy will
cover their (faces): No defender will they have from (the wrath of) Allah: Their
faces will be covered, as it were, with pieces from the depth of the darkness of
night: they are companions of the Fire: they will abide therein (for aye)!
Shakir
And (as for) those who have earned evil, the punishment of an evil is the like
of it, and abasement shall come upon them-- they shall have none to protect them
from Allah-- as if their faces had been covered with slices of the dense
darkness of night; these are the inmates of the fire; in it they shall abide.
Dr. Ghali
And for the ones who have earned odious deeds, the recompense of a bad deed will
be the like of it, and humiliation shall oppress them. In no way will they have
a safeguard from Allah, as if their faces are enveloped with strips of darkest
night. Those are the companions (i.e., inhabitants) of the Fire; they are
therein eternally (abiding) .
And [mention, O Muhammad], the Day We will gather them all together - then We
will say to those who associated others with Allah , "[Remain in] your place,
you and your 'partners.' " Then We will separate them, and their "partners" will
say, "You did not used to worship us,
Muhsin Khan
And the Day whereon We shall gather them all together, then We shall say to
those who did set partners in worship with Us: "Stop at your place! You and your
partners (whom you had worshipped in the worldly life)." then We shall separate
them, and their (Allah's so-called) partners shall say: "It was not us that you
used to worship."
Pickthall
On the day when We gather them all together, then We say unto those who ascribed
partners (unto Us): Stand back, ye and your (pretended) partners (of Allah)! And
We separate them, the one from the other, and their (pretended) partners say: It
was not us ye worshipped.
Yusuf Ali
One day shall We gather them all together. Then shall We say to those who joined
gods (with Us): "To your place! ye and those ye joined as 'partners' We shall
separate them, and their "Partners" shall say: "It was not us that ye
worshipped!
Shakir
And on the day when We will gather them all together, then We will say to those
who associated others (with Allah): Keep where you are, you and your associates;
then We shall separate them widely one from another and their associates would
say: It was not us that you served:
Dr. Ghali
And the Day We will muster them altogether, thereafter we say to the ones who
associated (other gods with Allah), "To your place, you and your associates!"
Then We will distinguish between them, and the associates will say, (i.e., to
the associators) "In no way did you worship us.
There, [on that Day], every soul will be put to trial for what it did
previously, and they will be returned to Allah , their master, the Truth, and
lost from them is whatever they used to invent.
Muhsin Khan
There! Every person will know (exactly) what (all) he had earned before, and
they will be brought back to Allah, their rightful Lord (Maula), and their
invented false deities will vanish from them.
Pickthall
There doth every soul experience that which it did aforetime, and they are
returned unto Allah, their rightful Lord, and that which they used to invent
hath failed them.
Yusuf Ali
There will every soul prove (the fruits of) the deeds it sent before: they will
be brought back to Allah their rightful Lord, and their invented falsehoods will
leave them in the lurch.
Shakir
There shall every soul become acquainted with what it sent before, and they
shall be brought back to Allah, their true Patron, and what they devised shall
escape from them.
Dr. Ghali
Thereover every self will try (i.e., see the consequences of) whatever it (did)
in bygone days and they will be turned back to Allah, the Supreme Patronizer,
The True, and there will err (Or: stray; i.e., their fabricated gods will leave
them) away from them whatever they were fabricating.
Say, "Who provides for you from the heaven and the earth? Or who controls
hearing and sight and who brings the living out of the dead and brings the dead
out of the living and who arranges [every] matter?" They will say, " Allah ," so
say, "Then will you not fear Him?"
Muhsin Khan
Say (O MuhammadSAW ): "Who provides for you from the sky and from the earth? Or
who owns hearing and sight? And who brings out the living from the dead and
brings out the dead from the living? And who disposes the affairs?" They will
say: "Allah." Say: "Will you not then be afraid of Allah's Punishment (for
setting up rivals in worship with Allah)?"
Pickthall
Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Who provideth for you from the sky and the earth,
or Who owneth hearing and sight; and Who bringeth forth the living from the dead
and bringeth forth the dead from the living; and Who directeth the course? They
will say: Allah. Then say: Will ye not then keep your duty (unto Him)?
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Who is it that sustains you (in life) from the sky and from the earth? or
who is it that has power over hearing and sight? And who is it that brings out
the living from the dead and the dead from the living? and who is it that rules
and regulates all affairs?" They will soon say, "Allah". Say, "will ye not then
show piety (to Him)?"
Shakir
Say: Who gives you sustenance from the heaven and the earth? Or Who controls the
hearing and the sight? And Who brings forth the living from the dead, and brings
forth the dead from the living? And Who regulates the affairs? Then they will
say: Allah. Say then: Will you not then guard (against evil)?
Dr. Ghali
Say, "Who provides you from the heaven and the earth, or even who possesses
hearing and beholdings, (i.e., eyesights) and who brings out the living from the
dead and brings out the dead from the living, and who conducts the Command?"
Then will they soon say, " Allah." So say, "Then will you not be pious?".
Thus the word of your Lord has come into effect upon those who defiantly
disobeyed - that they will not believe.
Muhsin Khan
Thus is the Word of your Lord justified against those who rebel (disobey Allah)
that they will not believe (in the Oneness of Allah and in Muhammad SAW as the
Messenger of Allah).
Pickthall
Thus is the Word of thy Lord justified concerning those who do wrong: that they
believe not.
Yusuf Ali
Thus is the word of thy Lord proved true against those who rebel: Verily they
will not believe.
Shakir
Thus does the word of your Lord prove true against those who transgress that
they do not believe.
Dr. Ghali
Thus the Word of your Lord has come true against the ones who were immoral that
they do not believe.
Say, "Are there of your 'partners' any who begins creation and then repeats it?"
Say, " Allah begins creation and then repeats it, so how are you deluded?"
Muhsin Khan
Say: "Is there of your (Allah's so-called) partners one that originates the
creation and then repeats it?" Say: "Allah originates the creation and then He
repeats it. Then how are you deluded away (from the truth)?"
Pickthall
Say: Is there of your partners (whom ye ascribe unto Allah) one that produceth
Creation and then reproduceth it? Say: Allah produceth Creation, then
reproduceth it. How then, are ye misled!
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Of your 'partners', can any originate creation and repeat it?" Say: "It is
Allah Who originates creation and repeats it: then how are ye deluded away (from
the truth)?"
Shakir
Say: Is there any one among your associates who can bring into existence the
creation in the first instance, then reproduce it? Say: Allah brings the
creation into existence, then He reproduces it; how are you then turned away?
Dr. Ghali
Say, "Is there any of your associates who begins creation (and) thereafter
brings it back?" Say Allah begins creation (and) thereafter brings it back. So
wherever are you diverged (into falsehood)?"
Say, "Are there of your 'partners' any who guides to the truth?" Say, " Allah
guides to the truth. So is He who guides to the truth more worthy to be followed
or he who guides not unless he is guided? Then what is [wrong] with you - how do
you judge?"
Muhsin Khan
Say: "Is there of your (Allah's so-called) partners one that guides to the
truth?" Say: "It is Allah Who guides to the truth. Is then He, Who gives
guidance to the truth, more worthy to be followed, or he who finds not guidance
(himself) unless he is guided? Then, what is the matter with you? How judge
you?"
Pickthall
Say: Is there of your partners (whom ye ascribe unto Allah) one that leadeth to
the Truth? Say: Allah leadeth to the Truth. Is He Who leadeth to the Truth more
deserving that He should be followed, or he who findeth not the way unless he
(himself) be guided. What aileth you? How judge ye?
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Of your 'partners' is there any that can give any guidance towards truth?"
Say: "It is Allah Who gives guidance towards truth, is then He Who gives
guidance to truth more worthy to be followed, or he who finds not guidance
(himself) unless he is guided? what then is the matter with you? How judge ye?"
Shakir
Say: Is there any of your associates who guides to the truth? Say: Allah guides
to the truth. Is He then Who guides to the truth more worthy to be followed, or
he who himself does not go aright unless he is guided? What then is the matter
with you; how do you judge?
Dr. Ghali
Say, "Is there any of your associates (Those things associated with Allah) who
gives guidance towards the Truth?" Say, " Allah guides to the Truth. Then is He
who guides to the Truth (worthier) to be closely followed or he who finds no
guidance (for himself or others) unless he is guided? What (plea) have you; how
do you judge?"
And most of them follow not except assumption. Indeed, assumption avails not
against the truth at all. Indeed, Allah is Knowing of what they do.
Muhsin Khan
And most of them follow nothing but conjecture. Certainly, conjecture can be of
no avail against the truth. Surely, Allah is All-Aware of what they do.
Pickthall
Most of them follow not but conjecture. Assuredly conjecture can by no means
take the place of truth. Lo! Allah is Aware of what they do.
Yusuf Ali
But most of them follow nothing but fancy: truly fancy can be of no avail
against truth. Verily Allah is well aware of all that they do.
Shakir
And most of them do not follow (anything) but conjecture; surely conjecture will
not avail aught against the truth; surely Allah is cognizant of what they do.
Dr. Ghali
And in no way do most of them ever follow anything except surmise; surely
surmise avails nothing against the Truth. Surely ? Allah is Ever-Knowing of
whatever they perform.
And it was not [possible] for this Qur'an to be produced by other than Allah ,
but [it is] a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of
the [former] Scripture, about which there is no doubt, from the Lord of the
worlds.
Muhsin Khan
And this Quran is not such as could ever be produced by other than Allah (Lord
of the heavens and the earth), but it is a confirmation of (the revelation)which
was before it [i.e. the Taurat (Torah), and the Injeel (Gospel), etc.], and a
full explanation of the Book (i.e. laws and orders, etc, decreed for mankind) -
wherein there is no doubt from the the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns,and
all that exists).
Pickthall
And this Qur'an is not such as could ever be invented in despite of Allah; but
it is a confirmation of that which was before it and an exposition of that which
is decreed for mankind - Therein is no doubt - from the Lord of the Worlds.
Yusuf Ali
This Qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than Allah; on the contrary
it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller
explanation of the Book - wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the
worlds.
Shakir
And this Quran is not such as could be forged by those besides Allah, but it is
a verification of that which is before it and a clear explanation of the book,
there is no doubt in it, from the Lord of the worlds.
Dr. Ghali
And in no way could this Qur'an have been fabricated, apart from Allah; but it
is a (sincere) verification of what is before it (Literally: between its two
hands) and an expounding of the Book. There is no suspicion about it, (it is)
from The Lord of the worlds.
Or do they say [about the Prophet], "He invented it?" Say, "Then bring forth a
surah like it and call upon [for assistance] whomever you can besides Allah , if
you should be truthful."
Muhsin Khan
Or do they say: "He (Muhammad SAW) has forged it?" Say: "Bring then a Surah
(chapter) like unto it, and call upon whomsoever you can, besides Allah, if you
are truthful!"
Pickthall
Or say they: He hath invented it? Say: Then bring a surah like unto it, and call
(for help) on all ye can besides Allah, if ye are truthful.
Yusuf Ali
Or do they say, "He forged it"? say: "Bring then a Sura like unto it, and call
(to your aid) anyone you can besides Allah, if it be ye speak the truth!"
Shakir
Or do they say: He has forged it? Say: Then bring a chapter like this and invite
whom you can besides Allah, if you are truthful.
Dr. Ghali
Or (even) do they say, "He has fabricated it"? Say, "Then come up with a s?rah
like it and call on whom you can call apart from Allah, in case you are sincere.
Rather, they have denied that which they encompass not in knowledge and whose
interpretation has not yet come to them. Thus did those before them deny. Then
observe how was the end of the wrongdoers.
Muhsin Khan
Nay, they deny that; the knowledge whereof they could not compass and whereof
the interpretation has not yet come unto them. Thus those before them did deny.
Then see what was the end of the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.)!
Pickthall
Nay, but they denied that, the knowledge whereof they could not compass, and
whereof the interpretation (in events) hath not yet come unto them. Even so did
those before them deny. Then see what was the consequence for the wrong-doers!
Yusuf Ali
Nay, they charge with falsehood that whose knowledge they cannot compass, even
before the elucidation thereof hath reached them: thus did those before them
make charges of falsehood: but see what was the end of those who did wrong!
Shakir
Nay, they reject that of which they have no comprehensive knowledge, and the
final sequel of it has not yet come to them; even thus did those before them
reject (the truth); see then what was the end of the unjust.
Dr. Ghali
No indeed, (but) they have cried lies to that of which they did not encompass
the knowledge and whose interpretation as yet has not come up to them. Thus the
ones who were even before them cried lies; so, look how was the end of the
unjust!.
And of them are those who believe in it, and of them are those who do not
believe in it. And your Lord is most knowing of the corrupters
Muhsin Khan
And of them there are some who believe therein, and of them there are some who
believe not therein, and your Lord is All-Aware of the Mufsidun (evil-doers,
liars, etc.).
Pickthall
And of them is he who believeth therein, and of them is he who believeth not
therein, and thy Lord is Best Aware of the corrupters.
Yusuf Ali
Of them there are some who believe therein, and some who do not: and thy Lord
knoweth best those who are out for mischief.
Shakir
And of them is he who believes in it, and of them is he who does not believe in
it, and your Lord best knows the mischief-makers.
Dr. Ghali
And of them are the ones who believe in it, and of them are the ones who do not
believe in it; and your Lord knows best the corruptors..
And if they deny you, [O Muhammad], then say, "For me are my deeds, and for you
are your deeds. You are disassociated from what I do, and I am disassociated
from what you do."
Muhsin Khan
And if they belie you, say: "For me are my deeds and for you are your deeds! You
are innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what you do!"
Pickthall
And if they deny thee, say: Unto me my work, and unto you your work. Ye are
innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what ye do.
Yusuf Ali
If they charge thee with falsehood, say: "My work to me, and yours to you! ye
are free from responsibility for what I do, and I for what ye do!"
Shakir
And if they call you a liar, say: My work is for me and your work for you; you
are clear of what I do and I am clear of what you do.
Dr. Ghali
And in case they cry lies to you, then say, "To me is my doing, and to you is
your doing. You are quit of what I do, and I am quit of whatever you do."
And on the Day when He will gather them, [it will be] as if they had not
remained [in the world] but an hour of the day, [and] they will know each other.
Those will have lost who denied the meeting with Allah and were not guided
Muhsin Khan
And on the Day when He shall gather (resurrect) them together, (it will be) as
if they had not stayed (in the life of this world and graves, etc.) but an hour
of a day. They will recognise each other. Ruined indeed will be those who denied
the meeting with Allah, and were not guided.
Pickthall
And on the day when He shall gather them together, (when it will seem) as though
they had tarried but an hour of the day, recognising one another, those will
verily have perished who denied the meeting with Allah and were not guided.
Yusuf Ali
One day He will gather them together: (It will be) as if they had tarried but an
hour of a day: they will recognise each other: assuredly those will be lost who
denied the meeting with Allah and refused to receive true guidance.
Shakir
And on the day when He will gather them as though they had not stayed but an
hour of the day, they will know each other. They will perish indeed who called
the meeting with Allah to be a lie, and they are not followers of the right
direction.
Dr. Ghali
And the Day He will muster them (it will be) as if they had not lingered except
an hour of the daytime, getting (mutually) acquainted; already lost are the ones
who cried lies to the meeting with Allah, and in no way are they rightly
guided.!
And whether We show you some of what We promise them, [O Muhammad], or We take
you in death, to Us is their return; then, [either way], Allah is a witness
concerning what they are doing
Muhsin Khan
Whether We show you (in your lifetime, O Muhammad SAW) some of what We promise
them (the torment), - or We cause you to die, - still unto Us is their return,
and moreover Allah is Witness over what they used to do.
Pickthall
Whether We let thee (O Muhammad) behold something of that which We promise them
or (whether We) cause thee to die, still unto Us is their return, and Allah,
moreover, is Witness over what they do.
Yusuf Ali
Whether We show thee (realised in thy life-time) some part of what We promise
them,- or We take thy soul (to Our Mercy) (Before that),- in any case, to Us is
their return: ultimately Allah is witness, to all that they do.
Shakir
And if We show you something of what We threaten them with, or cause you to die,
yet to Us is their return, and Allah is the bearer of witness to what they do.
Dr. Ghali
And whether We definitely show you something (i.e., some form of punishment) of
what We promise them, or We definitely take you up to Us, then to Us will be
their return; thereafter Allah is Ever-Witnessing over whatever they perform.
And for every nation is a messenger. So when their messenger comes, it will be
judged between them in justice, and they will not be wronged
Muhsin Khan
And for every Ummah (a community or a nation), there is a Messenger; when their
Messenger comes, the matter will be judged between them with justice, and they
will not be wronged.
Pickthall
And for every nation there is a messenger. And when their messenger cometh (on
the Day of Judgment) it will be judged between them fairly, and they will not be
wronged.
Yusuf Ali
To every people (was sent) a messenger: when their messenger comes (before
them), the matter will be judged between them with justice, and they will not be
wronged.
Shakir
And every nation had a messenger; so when their messenger came, the matter was
decided between them with justice and they shall not be dealt with unjustly.
Dr. Ghali
And for every nation there is a Messenger, so when their Messenger comes, (the
case) is decreed between them with equity, and they are not done an injustice.
Say, "I possess not for myself any harm or benefit except what Allah should
will. For every nation is a [specified] term. When their time has come, then
they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it]."
Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I have no power over any harm or profit to myself except
what Allah may will. For every Ummah (a community or a nation), there is a term
appointed; when their term is reached, neither can they delay it nor can they
advance it an hour (or a moment)." (Tafsir Al-Qurtubi).
Pickthall
Say: I have no power to hurt or benefit myself, save that which Allah willeth.
For every nation there is an appointed time. When their time cometh, then they
cannot put it off an hour, nor hasten (it).
Yusuf Ali
Say: "I have no power over any harm or profit to myself except as Allah willeth.
To every people is a term appointed: when their term is reached, not an hour can
they cause delay, nor (an hour) can they advance (it in anticipation)."
Shakir
Say: I do not control for myself any harm, or any benefit except what Allah
pleases; every nation has a term; when their term comes, they shall not then
remain behind for an hour, nor can they go before (their time).
Dr. Ghali
Say, "I do not possess (any means for) harm or profit for myself, excepting
whatever Allah decides. To every nation is a term; when their term comes they
will not be able to postpone it by a (single) hour, nor will they be able put it
forward."
Say, "Have you considered: if His punishment should come to you by night or by
day - for which [aspect] of it would the criminals be impatient?"
Muhsin Khan
Say: "Tell me, - if His torment should come to you by night or by day, - which
portion thereof would the Mujrimun (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners,
criminals) hasten on ?"
Pickthall
Say: Have ye thought: When His doom cometh unto you as a raid by night, or in
the (busy) day; what is there of it that the guilty ones desire to hasten?
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Do ye see,- if His punishment should come to you by night or by day,- what
portion of it would the sinners wish to hasten?
Shakir
Say: Tell me if His punishment overtakes you by night or by day! what then is
there of it that the guilty would hasten on?
Dr. Ghali
Say, "Have you seen (that), in case His torment comes up to you at night (Or in
their homes) or day-time, what is there of it that the criminals seek to hasten?
Then is it that when it has [actually] occurred you will believe in it? Now? And
you were [once] for it impatient
Muhsin Khan
Is it then, that when it has actually befallen, that you will believe in it?
What! Now (you believe)? And you used (aforetime) to hasten it on!"
Pickthall
Is it (only) then, when it hath befallen you, that ye will believe? What!
(Believe) now, when (until now) ye have been hastening it on (through
disbelief)?
Yusuf Ali
"Would ye then believe in it at last, when it actually cometh to pass? (It will
then be said): 'Ah! now? and ye wanted (aforetime) to hasten it on!'
Shakir
And when it comes to pass, will you believe in it? What! now (you believe), and
already you wished to have it hastened on.
Dr. Ghali
Is it (only) thereafter, when it befalls, that you will believe in it? Do (you
believe) now? And already you were seeking to hasten it!"
Then it will be said to those who had wronged, "Taste the punishment of
eternity; are you being recompensed except for what you used to earn?"
Muhsin Khan
Then it will be said to them who wronged themselves: "Taste you the everlasting
torment! Are you recompensed (aught) save what you used to earn?"
Pickthall
Then will it be said unto those who dealt unjustly Taste the torment of
eternity. Are ye requited aught save what ye used to earn?
Yusuf Ali
"At length will be said to the wrong-doers: 'Taste ye the enduring punishment!
ye get but the recompense of what ye earned!'"
Shakir
Then it shall be said to those who were unjust: Taste abiding chastisement; you
are not requited except for what you earned.
Dr. Ghali
Thereafter it will be said to the ones who did injustice, "Taste the torment of
eternity! Are you recompensed anything except for what you were earning?"
And they ask information of you, [O Muhammad], "Is it true?" Say, "Yes, by my
Lord. Indeed, it is truth; and you will not cause failure [to Allah ]."
Muhsin Khan
And they ask you (O Muhammad SAW) to inform them (saying): "Is it true (i.e. the
torment and the establishment of the Hour; - the Day of Resurrection)?" Say:
"Yes! By my Lord! It is the very truth! and you cannot escape from it!"
Pickthall
And they ask thee to inform them (saying): Is it true? Say: Yea, by my Lord,
verily it is true, and ye cannot escape.
Yusuf Ali
They seek to be informed by thee: "Is that true?" Say: "Aye! by my Lord! it is
the very truth! and ye cannot frustrate it!"
Shakir
And they ask you: Is that true? Say: Aye! by my Lord! it is most surely the
truth, and you will not escape.
Dr. Ghali
And they ask you to inform them, "Is it true?" Say, "Yea, by my Lord! Surely it
is true indeed; and in no way can you be defiant to (Him)."
And if each soul that wronged had everything on earth, it would offer it in
ransom. And they will confide regret when they see the punishment; and they will
be judged in justice, and they will not be wronged
Muhsin Khan
And if every person who had wronged (by disbelieving in Allah and by worshipping
others besides Allah), possessed all that is on earth, and sought to ransom
himself therewith (it will not be accepted), and they would feel in their hearts
regret when they see the torment, and they will be judged with justice, and no
wrong will be done unto them.
Pickthall
And if each soul that doeth wrong had all that is in the earth it would seek to
ransom itself therewith; and they will feel remorse within them, when they see
the doom. But it hath been judged between them fairly and they are not wronged.
Yusuf Ali
Every soul that hath sinned, if it possessed all that is on earth, would fain
give it in ransom: They would declare (their) repentance when they see the
penalty: but the judgment between them will be with justice, and no wrong will
be done unto them.
Shakir
And if every soul that has done injustice had all that is in the earth, it would
offer it for ransom, and they will manifest regret when they see the
chastisement and the matter shall be decided between them with justice and they
shall not be dealt with unjustly.
Dr. Ghali
And if every self that has done injustice had whatever is in the earth, it would
indeed ransom itself therewith; and they will keep secret (their) remorse as
soon as they see the torment, and (the case) is decreed between them with
equity, and they are not done an injustice.
Unquestionably, to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth.
Unquestionably, the promise of Allah is truth, but most of them do not know
Muhsin Khan
No doubt, surely, all that is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah. No
doubt, surely, Allah's Promise is true. But most of them know not.
Pickthall
Lo! verily all that is in the heavens and the earth is Allah's. Lo! verily
Allah's promise is true. But most of them know not.
Yusuf Ali
Is it not (the case) that to Allah belongeth whatever is in the heavens and on
earth? Is it not (the case) that Allah's promise is assuredly true? Yet most of
them understand not.
Shakir
Now surely Allah's is what is in the heavens and the earth; now surely Allah's
promise is true, but most of them do not know.
Dr. Ghali
Verily, to Allah surely (belongs) whatever is in the heavens and the earth.
Verily, the promise of Allah surely is true; but most of them do not know.
O mankind, there has to come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for
what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers.
Muhsin Khan
O mankind! There has come to you a good advice from your Lord (i.e. the Quran,
ordering all that is good and forbidding all that is evil), and a healing for
that (disease of ignorance, doubt, hypocrisy and differences, etc.) in your
breasts, - a guidance and a mercy (explaining lawful and unlawful things, etc.)
for the believers.
Pickthall
O mankind! There hath come unto you an exhortation from your Lord, a balm for
that which is in the breasts, a guidance and a mercy for believers.
Yusuf Ali
O mankind! there hath come to you a direction from your Lord and a healing for
the (diseases) in your hearts,- and for those who believe, a guidance and a
Mercy.
Shakir
O men! there has come to you indeed an admonition from your Lord and a healing
for what is in the breasts and a guidance and a mercy for the believers.
Dr. Ghali
O you mankind, there has already come to you an admonition from your Lord, and a
cure for what is in the breasts.
Say, "In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy - in that let them rejoice; it is
better than what they accumulate."
Muhsin Khan
Say: "In the Bounty of Allah, and in His Mercy (i.e. Islam and the Quran);
-therein let them rejoice." That is better than what (the wealth) they amass.
Pickthall
Say: In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy: therein let them rejoice. It is
better than what they hoard.
Yusuf Ali
Say: "In the bounty of Allah. And in His Mercy,- in that let them rejoice": that
is better than the (wealth) they hoard.
Shakir
Say: In the grace of Allah and in His mercy-- in that they should rejoice; it is
better than that which they gather.
Dr. Ghali
Say, "By the Grace of Allah, and by His mercy; so with that let them exult; it
is more charitable (i.e., better) than whatever they (heap) together.
(Literally: whatever they gather)
Say, "Have you seen what Allah has sent down to you of provision of which you
have made [some] lawful and [some] unlawful?" Say, "Has Allah permitted you [to
do so], or do you invent [something] about Allah ?"
Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad SAW to these polytheists): "Tell me, what provision Allah has
sent down to you! And you have made of it lawful and unlawful." Say (O Muhammad
SAW): "Has Allah permitted you (to do so), or do you invent a lie against
Allah?"
Pickthall
Say: Have ye considered what provision Allah hath sent down for you, how ye have
made of it lawful and unlawful? Hath Allah permitted you, or do ye invent a lie
concerning Allah?
Yusuf Ali
Say: "See ye what things Allah hath sent down to you for sustenance? Yet ye hold
forbidden some things thereof and (some things) lawful." Say: "Hath Allah indeed
permitted you, or do ye invent (things) to attribute to Allah?"
Shakir
Say: Tell me what Allah has sent down for you of sustenance, then you make (a
part) of it unlawful and (a part) lawful. Say: Has Allah commanded you, or do
you forge a lie against Allah?
Dr. Ghali
Say, "Have you seen (that) whatever provision Allah has sent down for you, yet
you have made (some) of it prohibited and (some) lawful?" Say, "Has Allah given
you permission, or do you fabricate lies against Allah?"
And what will be the supposition of those who invent falsehood about Allah on
the Day of Resurrection? Indeed, Allah is full of bounty to the people, but most
of them are not grateful."
Muhsin Khan
And what think those who invent lies against Allah, on the Day of Resurrection?
[i.e. Do they think that they will be forgiven and excused! Nay, they will have
an eternal punishment in the Fire of Hell]. Truly, Allah is full of Bounty to
mankind, but most of them are ungrateful.
Pickthall
And what think those who invent a lie concerning Allah (will be their plight)
upon the Day of Resurrection? Lo! Allah truly is Bountiful toward mankind, but
most of them give not thanks.
Yusuf Ali
And what think those who invent lies against Allah, of the Day of Judgment?
Verily Allah is full of bounty to mankind, but most of them are ungrateful.
Shakir
And what will be the thought of those who forge lies against Allah on the day of
resurrection? Most surely Allah is the Lord of grace towards men, but most of
them do not give thanks.
Dr. Ghali
And what will they who fabricate lies against Allah surmise on the Day of the
Resurrection? Surely Allah is indeed The Owner of Grace upon mankind, but most
of them do not thank (Him).
And, [O Muhammad], you are not [engaged] in any matter or recite any of the
Qur'an and you [people] do not do any deed except that We are witness over you
when you are involved in it. And not absent from your Lord is any [part] of an
atom's weight within the earth or within the heaven or [anything] smaller than
that or greater but that it is in a clear register.
Muhsin Khan
Whatever you (O Muhammad SAW) may be doing, and whatever portion you may be
reciting from the Quran, - and whatever deed you (mankind) may be doing (good or
evil), We are Witness thereof, when you are doing it. And nothing is hidden from
your Lord (so much as) the weight of an atom (or small ant) on the earth or in
the heaven. Not what is less than that or what is greater than that but is
(written) in a Clear Record. (Tafsir At-Tabari. Vol.11, Page 129).
Pickthall
And thou (Muhammad) art not occupied with any business and thou recitest not a
Lecture from this (Scripture), and ye (mankind) perform no act, but We are
Witness of you when ye are engaged therein. And not an atom's weight in the
earth or in the sky escapeth your Lord, nor what is less than that or greater
than that, but it is (written) in a clear Book.
Yusuf Ali
In whatever business thou mayest be, and whatever portion thou mayest be
reciting from the Qur'an,- and whatever deed ye (mankind) may be doing,- We are
witnesses thereof when ye are deeply engrossed therein. Nor is hidden from thy
Lord (so much as) the weight of an atom on the earth or in heaven. And not the
least and not the greatest of these things but are recorded in a clear record.
Shakir
And you are not (engaged) in any affair, nor do you recite concerning it any
portion of the Quran, nor do you do any work but We are witnesses over you when
you enter into it, and there does not lie concealed from your Lord the weight of
an atom in the earth or in the heaven, nor any thing less than that nor greater,
but it is in a clear book.
Dr. Ghali
And in no way are you (i.e., the prophet) upon any affair, (i.e., doing
anything) and in no way are you reciting from the Qur'an, nor do you (i.e.,
mankind) do any deed without that We are witnessing over you as you press on it.
(i.e., as you are doing it) And in no way (can) as much as even an atom's
weight, either in the earth or in the heaven. shift away from your Lord, nor is
anything smaller than that, or greater, without that it is in an Evident Book.
Unquestionably, [for] the allies of Allah there will be no fear concerning them,
nor will they grieve
Muhsin Khan
No doubt! Verily, the Auliya' of Allah [i.e. those who believe in the Oneness of
Allah and fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which
he has forbidden), and love Allah much (perform all kinds of good deeds which He
has ordained)], no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve,
Pickthall
Lo! verily the friends of Allah are (those) on whom fear (cometh) not, nor do
they grieve?
Yusuf Ali
Behold! verily on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve;
Shakir
Now surely the friends of Allah-- they shall have no fear nor shall they grieve.
Dr. Ghali
Verily, the patrons (Or: the pious worshippers of Allah) of Allah surely will
have no fear on them, nor will they grieve.
Those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism), and used to
fear Allah much (by abstaining from evil deeds and sins and by doing righteous
deeds).
Pickthall
Those who believe and keep their duty (to Allah).
Yusuf Ali
Those who believe and (constantly) guard against evil;-
Shakir
Those who believe and guarded (against evil):
Dr. Ghali
(They are) the ones who have believed and have been pious.
For them are good tidings in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. No change is
there in the words of Allah . That is what is the great attainment.
Muhsin Khan
For them are glad tidings, in the life of the present world(i.e. righteous dream
seen by the person himself or shown to others), and in the Hereafter. No change
can there be in the Words of Allah, this is indeed the supreme success.
Pickthall
Theirs are good tidings in the life of the world and in the Hereafter - There is
no changing the Words of Allah - that is the Supreme Triumph.
Yusuf Ali
For them are glad tidings, in the life of the present and in the Hereafter; no
change can there be in the words of Allah. This is indeed the supreme felicity.
Shakir
They shall have good news in this world's life and in the hereafter; there is no
changing the words of Allah; that is the mighty achievement.
Dr. Ghali
For them are good tidings in the present life (Literally: the lowly life i.e.,
the life of this word) and in the Hereafter. There is no exchange for the
Speeches of Allah; that is (the state) that is the magnificent triumph.
Unquestionably, to Allah belongs whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the
earth. And those who invoke other than Allah do not [actually] follow [His]
"partners." They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying
Muhsin Khan
No doubt! Verily, to Allah belongs whosoever is in the heavens and whosoever is
in the earth. And those who worship and invoke others besides Allah, in fact
they follow not the (Allah's so-called) partners, they follow only a conjecture
and they only invent lies.
Pickthall
Lo! is it not unto Allah that belongeth whosoever is in the heavens and
whosoever is in the earth? Those who follow aught instead of Allah follow not
(His) partners. They follow only a conjecture, and they do but guess.
Yusuf Ali
Behold! verily to Allah belong all creatures, in the heavens and on earth. What
do they follow who worship as His "partners" other than Allah? They follow
nothing but fancy, and they do nothing but lie.
Shakir
Now, surely, whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth is Allah's;
and they do not (really) follow any associates, who call on others besides
Allah; they do not follow (anything) but conjectures, and they only lie.
Dr. Ghali
Verily, to Allah surely belongs whoever is in the heavens surely and whoever is
in the earth; and in no way do the ones who invoke (anything) apart from Allah
follow any associates; decidedly they do not follow anything except surmise, and
decidedly they do nothing except conjecture.
It is He who made for you the night to rest therein and the day, giving sight.
Indeed in that are signs for a people who listen.
Muhsin Khan
He it is Who has appointed for you the night that you may rest therein, and the
day to make things visible (to you). Verily, in this are Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) for a people who listen
(i.e. those who think deeply).
Pickthall
He it is Who hath appointed for you the night that ye should rest therein and
the day giving sight. Lo! herein verily are portents for a folk that heed.
Yusuf Ali
He it is That hath made you the night that ye may rest therein, and the day to
make things visible (to you). Verily in this are signs for those who listen (to
His Message).
Shakir
He it is Who made for you the night that you might rest in it, and the day
giving light; most surely there are signs in it for a people who would hear.
Dr. Ghali
He is The One Who has made for you the night to rest in it, and the daytime a
beholder. (i.e., when you can behold) Surely in that are indeed signs for a
people who hear.
They have said, " Allah has taken a son." Exalted is He; He is the [one] Free of
need. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth.
You have no authority for this [claim]. Do you say about Allah that which you do
not know?
Muhsin Khan
They (Jews, Christians and pagans) say: "Allah has begotten a son (children)."
Glory be to Him! He is Rich (Free of all wants). His is all that is in the
heavens and all that is in the earth. No warrant you have for this. Do you say
against Allah what you know not.
Pickthall
They say: Allah hath taken (unto Him) a son - Glorified be He! He hath no needs!
His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. Ye have no
warrant for this. Tell ye concerning Allah that which ye know not?
Yusuf Ali
They say: "Allah hath begotten a son!" - Glory be to Him! He is self-sufficient!
His are all things in the heavens and on earth! No warrant have ye for this! say
ye about Allah what ye know not?
Shakir
They say: Allah has taken a son (to Himself)! Glory be to Him: He is the
Self-sufficient: His is what is in the heavens and what is in the earth; you
have no authority for this; do you say against Allah what you do not know?
Dr. Ghali
They have said, " Allah has taken to Him a child." All Extolment be to Him! He
is The Ever- Affluent; (Literally: Ever-Rich) to Him belongs whatever is in the
heavens and whatever is in the earth. Do you decidedly have any all-binding
authority in your presence for this? (i.e., this conjecture about a child) Do
you say against Allah what you do not know?
[For them is brief] enjoyment in this world; then to Us is their return; then We
will make them taste the severe punishment because they used to disbelieve
Muhsin Khan
A brief enjoyment in this world! - and then unto Us will be their return, then
We shall make them taste the severest torment because they used to disbelieve
[in Allah, belie His Messengers, deny and challenge His Ayat (proofs, signs,
verses, etc.)].
Pickthall
This world's portion (will be theirs), then unto Us is their return. Then We
make them taste a dreadful doom because they used to disbelieve.
Yusuf Ali
A little enjoyment in this world!- and then, to Us will be their return, then
shall We make them taste the severest penalty for their blasphemies.
Shakir
(It is only) a provision in this world, then to Us shall be their return; then
We shall make them taste severe punishment because they disbelieved.
Dr. Ghali
Enjoyment in the present (life) (Literally: the lowly life i.e., the life of
this world) (is theirs); thereafter to Us will be their return; thereafter We
will let them taste the strict torment because for that they used to disbelieve.
And recite to them the news of Noah, when he said to his people, "O my people,
if my residence and my reminding of the signs of Allah has become burdensome
upon you - then I have relied upon Allah . So resolve upon your plan and [call
upon] your associates. Then let not your plan be obscure to you. Then carry it
out upon me and do not give me respite.
Muhsin Khan
And recite to them the news of Nuh (Noah). When he said to his people: "O my
people, if my stay (with you), and my reminding (you) of the Ayat (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah is hard on you,
then I put my trust in Allah. So devise your plot, you and your partners, and
let not your plot be in doubt for you. Then pass your sentence on me and give me
no respite.
Pickthall
Recite unto them the story of Noah, when he told his people: O my people! If my
sojourn (here) and my reminding you by Allah's revelations are an offence unto
you, in Allah have I put my trust, so decide upon your course of action you and
your partners. Let not your course of action be in doubt for you. Then have at
me, give me no respite.
Yusuf Ali
Relate to them the story of Noah. Behold! he said to his people: "O my people,
if it be hard on your (mind) that I should stay (with you) and commemorate the
signs of Allah,- yet I put my trust in Allah. Get ye then an agreement about
your plan and among your partners, so your plan be on to you dark and dubious.
Then pass your sentence on me, and give me no respite.
Shakir
And recite to them the story of Nuh when he said to his people: O my people! if
my stay and my reminding (you) by the communications of Allah is hard on you--
yet on Allah do I rely-- then resolve upon your affair and (gather) your
associates, then let not your affair remain dubious to you, then have it
executed against me and give me no respite:
Dr. Ghali
And recite to them the tiding (Literally: information) of Nuh (Noah) as he said
to his people, "O my people, in case my station (here) is greatly (annoying) to
you, and my constant reminding you of the signs of Allah, then on Allah I have
put my trust. So agree together about your Command (i.e., decision) and your
associates (too); thereafter do not let your Command be (dubious) dimness to
you; thereafter (give your) decree to me, and do not respite me.
And if you turn away [from my advice] then no payment have I asked of you. My
reward is only from Allah , and I have been commanded to be of the Muslims."
Muhsin Khan
"But if you turn away [from accepting my doctrine of Islamic Monotheism, i.e. to
worship none but Allah], then no reward have I asked of you, my reward is only
from Allah, and I have been commanded to be one of the Muslims (those who submit
to Allah's Will)."
Pickthall
But if ye are averse I have asked of you no wage. My wage is the concern of
Allah only, and I am commanded to be of those who surrender (unto Him).
Yusuf Ali
"But if ye turn back, (consider): no reward have I asked of you: my reward is
only due from Allah, and I have been commanded to be of those who submit to
Allah's will (in Islam)."
Shakir
But if you turn back, I did not ask for any reward from you; my reward is only
with Allah, and I am commanded that I should be of those who submit.
Dr. Ghali
Yet in case you turn away, then in no way have I asked you for any reward;
decidedly my reward is not from anyone except Allah, and I have been commanded
to be one of the Muslims." (Those who surrender to Allah)
And they denied him, so We saved him and those with him in the ship and made
them successors, and We drowned those who denied Our signs. Then see how was the
end of those who were warned.
Muhsin Khan
They denied him, but We delivered him, and those with him in the ship, and We
made them generations replacing one after another, while We drowned those who
belied Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.). Then see
what was the end of those who were warned.
Pickthall
But they denied him, so We saved him and those with him in the ship, and made
them viceroys (in the earth), while We drowned those who denied Our revelations.
See then the nature of the consequence for those who had been warned.
Yusuf Ali
They rejected Him, but We delivered him, and those with him, in the Ark, and We
made them inherit (the earth), while We overwhelmed in the flood those who
rejected Our Signs. Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but
heeded not)!
Shakir
But they rejected him, so We delivered him and those with him in the ark, and We
made them rulers and drowned those who rejected Our communications; see then
what was the end of the (people) warned.
Dr. Ghali
Yet they cried him lies; so We safely delivered him and the ones with him in the
ship (s), (The word fulk (ship) can mean singular or plural) and We made them
succeeding each other, and We drowned the ones who cried lies to Our signs; so
look into how was the end of them that were constantly warned.
Then We sent after him messengers to their peoples, and they came to them with
clear proofs. But they were not to believe in that which they had denied before.
Thus We seal over the hearts of the transgressors
Muhsin Khan
Then after him We sent Messengers to their people, they brought them clear
proofs, but they would not believe what they had already rejected beforehand.
Thus We seal the hearts of the transgressors (those who disbelieve in the
Oneness of Allah and disobey Him).
Pickthall
Then, after him, We sent messengers unto their folk, and they brought them clear
proofs. But they were not ready to believe in that which they before denied.
Thus print We on the hearts of the transgressors.
Yusuf Ali
Then after him We sent (many) messengers to their peoples: they brought them
Clear Signs, but they would not believe what they had already rejected
beforehand. Thus do We seal the hearts of the transgressors.
Shakir
Then did We raise up after him messengers to their people, so they came to them
with clear arguments, but they would not believe in what they had rejected
before; thus it is that We set seals upon the hearts of those who exceed the
limits.
Dr. Ghali
Thereafter We sent forth even after him Messengers to their people. So they came
to them with the Supreme evidences, yet in no way could they believe in what
they had cried lies to earlier. Thus We stamp (i.e., set a stamp or seal) upon
the hearts of the transgressors.
Then We sent after them Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his establishment with
Our signs, but they behaved arrogantly and were a criminal people
Muhsin Khan
Then after them We sent Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and
his chiefs with Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.). But they behaved arrogantly and were Mujrimun (disbelievers,
sinners, polytheists, criminals, etc.) folk.
Pickthall
Then, after them, We sent Moses and Aaron unto Pharaoh and his chiefs with Our
revelations, but they were arrogant and were a guilty folk.
Yusuf Ali
Then after them sent We Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his chiefs with Our
Signs. But they were arrogant: they were a people in sin.
Shakir
Then did We send up after them Musa and Haroun to Firon and his chiefs with Our
signs, but they showed pride and they were a guilty people.
Dr. Ghali
Thereafter We sent forth, even after them, Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) to
Firaawn (Pharaoh) and his chiefs with Our signs; yet they waxed proud and were a
criminal people.
They said, "Have you come to us to turn us away from that upon which we found
our fathers and so that you two may have grandeur in the land? And we are not
believers in you."
Muhsin Khan
They said: "Have you come to us to turn us away from that (Faith) we found our
fathers following, - and that you two may have greatness in the land? We are not
going to believe you two!"
Pickthall
They said: Hast thou come unto us to pervert us from that (faith) in which we
found our fathers, and that you two may own the place of greatness in the land?
We will not believe you two.
Yusuf Ali
They said: "Hast thou come to us to turn us away from the ways we found our
fathers following,- in order that thou and thy brother may have greatness in the
land? But not we shall believe in you!"
Shakir
They said: Have you come to us to turn us away from what we found our fathers
upon, and (that) greatness in the land should be for you two? And we are not
going to believe in you.
Dr. Ghali
They said, "Have you come to us to turn us round from what we found our fathers
(practicing), and that grandeur in the earth might belong to you (two)? And in
no way will we be believers with you (two)."
And when they had thrown, Moses said, "What you have brought is [only] magic.
Indeed, Allah will expose its worthlessness. Indeed, Allah does not amend the
work of corrupters.
Muhsin Khan
Then when they had cast down, Musa (Moses) said: "What you have brought is
sorcery, Allah will surely make it of no effect. Verily, Allah does not set
right the work of Al-Mufsidun (the evil-doers, corrupts, etc.).
Pickthall
And when they had cast, Moses said: That which ye have brought is magic. Lo!
Allah will make it vain. Lo! Allah upholdeth not the work of mischief-makers.
Yusuf Ali
When they had had their throw, Moses said: "What ye have brought is sorcery:
Allah will surely make it of no effect: for Allah prospereth not the work of
those who make mischief.
Shakir
So when they cast down, Musa said to them: What you have brought is deception;
surely Allah will make it naught; surely Allah does not make the work of
mischief-makers to thrive.
Dr. Ghali
Then, as soon as they cast, Musa said, "What you have come with is sorcery.
Surely Allah will soon make it void. Surely Allah does not make righteous the
deed (s) of the corruptors.
And Allah will establish the truth by His words, even if the criminals dislike
it."
Muhsin Khan
"And Allah will establish and make apparent the truth by His Words, however much
the Mujrimun (criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc.) may hate it."
Pickthall
And Allah will vindicate the Truth by His words, however much the guilty be
averse.
Yusuf Ali
"And Allah by His words doth prove and establish His truth, however much the
sinners may hate it!"
Shakir
And Allah will show the truth to be the truth by His words, though the guilty
may be averse (to it).
Dr. Ghali
And Allah (upholds) truthfully the Truth with His Speeches, though the criminals
hate (that (."
But no one believed Moses, except [some] youths among his people, for fear of
Pharaoh and his establishment that they would persecute them. And indeed,
Pharaoh was haughty within the land, and indeed, he was of the transgressors
Muhsin Khan
But none believed in Musa (Moses) except the offspring of his people, because of
the fear of Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs, lest they should persecute them;
and verily, Fir'aun (Pharaoh) was arrogant tyrant on the earth, he was indeed
one of the Musrifun (polytheists, sinners and transgressors, those who give up
the truth and follow the evil, and commit all kinds of great sins).
Pickthall
But none trusted Moses, save some scions of his people, (and they were) in fear
of Pharaoh and their chiefs, that he would persecute them. Lo! Pharaoh was
verily a tyrant in the land, and lo! he verily was of the wanton.
Yusuf Ali
But none believed in Moses except some children of his people, because of the
fear of Pharaoh and his chiefs, lest they should persecute them; and certainly
Pharaoh was mighty on the earth and one who transgressed all bounds.
Shakir
But none believed in Musa except the offspring of his people, on account of the
fear of Firon and their chiefs, lest he should persecute them; and most surely
Firon was lofty in the land; and most surely he was of the extravagant.
Dr. Ghali
So, in no way did (anyone) believe Musa, (Moses) except (some) offspring of his
people, with fear of Firaawn (Pharaoh) and their chiefs, that they would tempt
them; (i.e., persecute them of force them into disbelief) and surely Firaawn was
indeed exalted in the land, and surely he was indeed of the extravagant.
And Moses said, "O my people, if you have believed in Allah , then rely upon
Him, if you should be Muslims."
Muhsin Khan
And Musa (Moses) said: "O my people! If you have believed in Allah, then put
your trust in Him if you are Muslims (those who submit to Allah's Will)."
Pickthall
And Moses said: O my people! If ye have believed in Allah then put trust in Him,
if ye have indeed surrendered (unto Him)!
Yusuf Ali
Moses said: "O my people! If ye do (really) believe in Allah, then in Him put
your trust if ye submit (your will to His)."
Shakir
And Musa said: O my people! if you believe in Allah, then rely on Him (alone) if
you submit (to Allah).
Dr. Ghali
And Musa said, "O my people, in case you have believed in Allah, then in Him put
your trust, in case you are Muslims." (i.e., you have surrendered to Allah)
So they said, "Upon Allah do we rely. Our Lord, make us not [objects of] trial
for the wrongdoing people
Muhsin Khan
They said: "In Allah we put our trust. Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the
folk who are Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doing) (i.e. do not make them
overpower us).
Pickthall
They said: In Allah we put trust. Our Lord! Oh, make us not a lure for the
wrongdoing folk;
Yusuf Ali
They said: "In Allah do we put out trust. Our Lord! make us not a trial for
those who practise oppression;
Shakir
So they said: On Allah we rely: O our Lord! make us not subject to the
persecution of the unjust people:
Dr. Ghali
Then they said, "On Allah we have put our trust. Our Lord, do not make us a
temptation to the unjust people;
And We inspired to Moses and his brother, "Settle your people in Egypt in houses
and make your houses [facing the] qiblah and establish prayer and give good
tidings to the believers."
Muhsin Khan
And We inspired Musa (Moses) and his brother (saying): "Take dwellings for your
people in Egypt, and make your dwellings as places for your worship, and perform
As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give glad tidings to the believers."
Pickthall
And We inspired Moses and his brother, (saying): Appoint houses for your people
in Egypt and make your houses oratories, and establish worship. And give good
news to the believers.
Yusuf Ali
We inspired Moses and his brother with this Message: "Provide dwellings for your
people in Egypt, make your dwellings into places of worship, and establish
regular prayers: and give glad tidings to those who believe!"
Shakir
And We revealed to Musa and his brother, saying: Take for your people houses to
abide in Egypt and make your houses places of worship and keep up prayer and
give good news to the believers.
Dr. Ghali
And We revealed to Musa and his brother, (saying), "Take as a location for your
people, in M?isr, (Egypt) (some) homes, and make your homes a Qiblah, (A
direction for prayer, i.e., make your houses places of worship) and keep up
prayer, and give good tidings to the believers..
And Moses said, "Our Lord, indeed You have given Pharaoh and his establishment
splendor and wealth in the worldly life, our Lord, that they may lead [men]
astray from Your way. Our Lord, obliterate their wealth and harden their hearts
so that they will not believe until they see the painful punishment."
Muhsin Khan
And Musa (Moses) said: "Our Lord! You have indeed bestowed on Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
and his chiefs splendour and wealth in the life of this world, our Lord! That
they may lead men astray from Your Path. Our Lord! Destroy their wealth, and
harden their hearts, so that they will not believe until they see the painful
torment."
Pickthall
And Moses said: Our Lord! Lo! Thou hast given Pharaoh and his chiefs splendour
and riches in the life of the world, Our Lord! that they may lead men astray
from Thy way. Our Lord! Destroy their riches and harden their hearts so that
they believe not till they see the painful doom.
Yusuf Ali
Moses prayed: "Our Lord! Thou hast indeed bestowed on Pharaoh and his chiefs
splendour and wealth in the life of the present, and so, Our Lord, they mislead
(men) from Thy Path. Deface, our Lord, the features of their wealth, and send
hardness to their hearts, so they will not believe until they see the grievous
penalty."
Shakir
And Musa said: Our Lord! surely Thou hast given to Firon and his chiefs finery
and riches in this world's life, to this end, our Lord, that they lead (people)
astray from Thy way: Our Lord! destroy their riches and harden their hearts so
that they believe not until they see the painful punishment.
Dr. Ghali
And Musa said, "Our Lord, surely You have brought Firaawn and his chiefs
adornment and riches in the present life, (Literally: the lowly life, i.e., the
life of this world) Our Lord, that they may make (people) err away from Your
way. Our Lord, obliterate their riches, and strictly harden their hearts so that
they do not believe till they see the painful torment.".
[ Allah ] said, "Your supplication has been answered." So remain on a right
course and follow not the way of those who do not know."
Muhsin Khan
Allah said: "Verily, the invocation of you both is accepted. So you both keep to
the Straight Way (i.e. keep on doing good deeds and preaching Allah's Message
with patience), and follow not the path of those who know not (the truth i.e. to
believe in the Oneness of Allah, and also to believe in the Reward of Allah:
Paradise, etc.)."
Pickthall
He said: Your prayer is heard. Do ye twain keep to the straight path, and follow
not the road of those who have no knowledge.
Yusuf Ali
Allah said: "Accepted is your prayer (O Moses and Aaron)! So stand ye straight,
and follow not the path of those who know not."
Shakir
He said: The prayer of you both has indeed been accepted, therefore continue in
the right way and do not follow the path of those who do not know.
Dr. Ghali
Said He, "Your invocation (i.e., of both Musa and H?arun) has been answered; so
go you (two) straight and definitely do not ever follow the way of the ones who
do not know.".
And We took the Children of Israel across the sea, and Pharaoh and his soldiers
pursued them in tyranny and enmity until, when drowning overtook him, he said,
"I believe that there is no deity except that in whom the Children of Israel
believe, and I am of the Muslims."
Muhsin Khan
And We took the Children of Israel across the sea, and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) with
his hosts followed them in oppression and enmity, till when drowning overtook
him, he said: "I believe that La ilaha illa (Huwa): (none has the right to be
worshipped but) He," in Whom the Children of Israel believe, and I am one of the
Muslims (those who submit to Allah's Will)."
Pickthall
And We brought the Children of Israel across the sea, and Pharaoh with his hosts
pursued them in rebellion and transgression, till, when the (fate of) drowning
overtook him, he exclaimed: I believe that there is no Allah save Him in Whom
the Children of Israel believe, and I am of those who surrender (unto Him).
Yusuf Ali
We took the Children of Israel across the sea: Pharaoh and his hosts followed
them in insolence and spite. At length, when overwhelmed with the flood, he
said: "I believe that there is no god except Him Whom the Children of Israel
believe in: I am of those who submit (to Allah in Islam)."
Shakir
And We made the children of Israel to pass through the sea, then Firon and his
hosts followed them for oppression and tyranny; until when drowning overtook
him, he said: I believe that there is no god but He in Whom the children of
Israel believe and I am of those who submit.
Dr. Ghali
And We made the Seeds (Or: sons) of Israel) pass over the sea; then Firaawn and
his hosts followed them up inequitably and aggressively till, when the drowning
overtook him, he said, "I believe that there is no god except He in Whom the
Seeds of believe, and I am one of the Muslims."
So today We will save you in body that you may be to those who succeed you a
sign. And indeed, many among the people, of Our signs, are heedless
Muhsin Khan
So this day We shall deliver your (dead) body (out from the sea) that you may be
a sign to those who come after you! And verily, many among mankind are heedless
of Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs , revelations, etc.).
Pickthall
But this day We save thee in thy body that thou mayst be a portent for those
after thee. Lo! most of mankind are heedless of Our portents.
Yusuf Ali
"This day shall We save thee in the body, that thou mayest be a sign to those
who come after thee! but verily, many among mankind are heedless of Our Signs!"
Shakir
But We will this day deliver you with your body that you may be a sign to those
after you, and most surely the majority of the people are heedless to Our
communications.
Dr. Ghali
So today We will (safely) deliver you with your body that you may be a sign to
the ones succeeding you; and surely many among mankind are indeed heedless of
Our signs."
And We had certainty settled the Children of Israel in an agreeable settlement
and provided them with good things. And they did not differ until [after]
knowledge had come to them. Indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day
of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ
Muhsin Khan
And indeed We settled the Children of Israel in an honourable dwelling place
(Sham and Misr), and provided them with good things, and they differed not until
the knowledge came to them. Verily, Allah will judge between them on the Day of
Resurrection in that in which they used to differ.
Pickthall
And We verily did allot unto the Children of Israel a fixed abode, and did
provide them with good things; and they differed not until the knowledge came
unto them. Lo! thy Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection
concerning that wherein they used to differ.
Yusuf Ali
We settled the Children of Israel in a beautiful dwelling-place, and provided
for them sustenance of the best: it was after knowledge had been granted to
them, that they fell into schisms. Verily Allah will judge between them as to
the schisms amongst them, on the Day of Judgment.
Shakir
And certainly We lodged the children of Israel in a goodly abode and We provided
them with good things; but they did not disagree until the knowledge had come to
them; surely your Lord will judge between them on the resurrection day
concerning that in which they disagreed.
Dr. Ghali
And indeed We readily located the Seeds (Or: sons) of Israel) in an agreeable
(Literally: a location of sincerity) location, and We provided them with (many)
of the good things. Then in no way did they differ (among them-selves) until the
knowledge came to them. Surely your Lord will decree between them on the Day of
the Resurrection concerning (the things) wherein they used to differ.
So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you,
then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has
certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters.
Muhsin Khan
So if you (O Muhammad SAW) are in doubt concerning that which We have revealed
unto you, [i.e. that your name is written in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel
(Gospel)] then ask those who are reading the Book [the Taurat (Torah) and the
Injeel (Gospel)] before you. Verily, the truth has come to you from your Lord.
So be not of those who doubt (it).
Pickthall
And if thou (Muhammad) art in doubt concerning that which We reveal unto thee,
then question those who read the Scripture (that was) before thee. Verily the
Truth from thy Lord hath come unto thee. So be not thou of the waverers.
Yusuf Ali
If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee, then ask those who
have been reading the Book from before thee: the Truth hath indeed come to thee
from thy Lord: so be in no wise of those in doubt.
Shakir
But if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed to you, ask those who read
the Book before you; certainly the truth has come to you from your Lord,
therefore you should not be of the disputers.
Dr. Ghali
So, in case you are in doubt regarding what We have sent down to you, then ask
the ones who read the Book even before you. Indeed the Truth has already come to
you from your Lord, so do not definitely be of the constant wranglers.
And never be of those who deny the signs of Allah and [thus] be among the
losers.
Muhsin Khan
And be not one of those who belie the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, for then you shall be one of the losers.
Pickthall
And be not thou of those who deny the revelations of Allah, for then wert thou
of the losers.
Yusuf Ali
Nor be of those who reject the signs of Allah, or thou shalt be of those who
perish.
Shakir
And you should not be of those who reject the communications of Allah, (for)
then you should be one of the losers.
Dr. Ghali
And do not definitely be of the ones who have cried lies to the signs of Allah
so as to be of the losers.
Then has there not been a [single] city that believed so its faith benefited it
except the people of Jonah? When they believed, We removed from them the
punishment of disgrace in worldly life and gave them enjoyment for a time.
Muhsin Khan
Was there any town (community) that believed (after seeing the punishment), and
its Faith (at that moment) saved it (from the punishment)? (The answer is none,)
- except the people of Yunus (Jonah); when they believed, We removed from them
the torment of disgrace in the life of the (present) world, and permitted them
to enjoy for a while.
Pickthall
If only there had been a community (of all those that were destroyed of old)
that believed and profited by its belief as did the folk of Jonah! When they
believed We drew off from them the torment of disgrace in the life of the world
and gave them comfort for a while.
Yusuf Ali
Why was there not a single township (among those We warned), which believed,- so
its faith should have profited it,- except the people of Jonah? When they
believed, We removed from them the penalty of ignominy in the life of the
present, and permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
Shakir
And wherefore was there not a town which should believe so that their belief
should have profited them but the people of Yunus? When they believed, We
removed from them the chastisement of disgrace in this world's life and We gave
them provision till a time.
Dr. Ghali
So, was there a town that believed (and) so its belief profited it, except the
people of Yunus? As soon as they believed, We lifted off from them the torment
of disgrace in the present life, (Literally: the lowly life, i.e., the life of
this world) and We gave them enjoyment for a while.
And had your Lord willed, those on earth would have believed - all of them
entirely. Then, [O Muhammad], would you compel the people in order that they
become believers?
Muhsin Khan
And had your Lord willed, those on earth would have believed, all of them
together. So, will you (O Muhammad SAW) then compel mankind, until they become
believers.
Pickthall
And if thy Lord willed, all who are in the earth would have believed together.
Wouldst thou (Muhammad) compel men until they are believers?
Yusuf Ali
If it had been thy Lord's will, they would all have believed,- all who are on
earth! wilt thou then compel mankind, against their will, to believe!
Shakir
And if your Lord had pleased, surely all those who are in the earth would have
believed, all of them; will you then force men till they become believers?
Dr. Ghali
And if your Lord had (so) decided, whoever is in the earth would indeed have
believed, all of them, altogether. Would you then compel mankind until they are
believers?
Say, "Observe what is in the heavens and earth." But of no avail will be signs
or warners to a people who do not believe
Muhsin Khan
Say: "Behold all that is in the heavens and the earth," but neither Ayat
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) nor warners
benefit those who believe not.
Pickthall
Say: Behold what is in the heavens and the earth! But revelations and warnings
avail not folk who will not believe.
Yusuf Ali
Say: "Behold all that is in the heavens and on earth"; but neither Signs nor
Warners profit those who believe not.
Shakir
Say: Consider what is it that is in the heavens and the earth; and signs and
warners do not avail a people who would not believe.
Dr. Ghali
Say, "Look into whatever is in the heavens and the earth." And in no way do the
signs and warnings avail a people who do not believe.
So do they wait except for like [what occurred in] the days of those who passed
on before them? Say, "Then wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait."
Muhsin Khan
Then do they wait for (anything) save for (destruction) like the days of the men
who passed away before them? Say: "Wait then, I am (too) with you among those
who wait."
Pickthall
What expect they save the like of the days of those who passed away before them?
Say: Expect then! I am with you among the expectant.
Yusuf Ali
Do they then expect (any thing) but (what happened in) the days of the men who
passed away before them? Say: "Wait ye then: for I, too, will wait with you."
Shakir
What do they wait for then but the like of the days of those who passed away
before them? Say: Wait then; surely I too am with you of those who wait.
Dr. Ghali
So do they wait for (anything) except the like of the days of the ones who
passed even before them? Say, "Then wait; surely I will be with you waiting!"
(Literally: of the ones (who are) waiting)
Say, [O Muhammad], "O people, if you are in doubt as to my religion - then I do
not worship those which you worship besides Allah ; but I worship Allah , who
causes your death. And I have been commanded to be of the believers
Muhsin Khan
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O you mankind! If you are in doubt as to my religion
(Islam), then (know that) I will never worship those whom you worship, besides
Allah. But I worship Allah Who causes you to die, I am commanded to be one of
the believers.
Pickthall
Say (O Muhammad): O mankind! If ye are in doubt of my religion, then (know that)
I worship not those whom ye worship instead of Allah, but I worship Allah Who
causeth you to die, and I have been commanded to be of the believers.
Yusuf Ali
Say: "O ye men! If ye are in doubt as to my religion, (behold!) I worship not
what ye worship, other than Allah! But I worship Allah - Who will take your
souls (at death): I am commanded to be (in the ranks) of the Believers,
Shakir
Say: O people! if you are in doubt as to my religion, then (know that) I do not
serve those whom you serve besides Allah but I do serve Allah, Who will cause
you to die, and I am commanded that I should be of the believers.
Dr. Ghali
Say, "O you mankind! In case you are in doubt regarding my religion, then I do
not worship the ones whom you worship apart from Allah; but I worship Allah Who
takes you up to Him, and I am commanded to be of the believers."
And [commanded], 'Direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth, and
never be of those who associate others with Allah ;
Muhsin Khan
"And (it is inspired to me): Direct your face (O Muhammad SAW) entirely towards
the religion Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism, i.e. to worship none but Allah Alone),
and never be one of the Mushrikun (those who ascribe partners to Allah,
polytheists, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah, and those who
worship others along with Allah).
Pickthall
And, (O Muhammad) set thy purpose resolutely for religion, as a man by nature
upright, and be not of those who ascribe partners (to Allah).
Yusuf Ali
"And further (thus): 'set thy face towards religion with true piety, and never
in any wise be of the Unbelievers;
Shakir
And that you should keep your course towards the religion uprightly; and you
should not be of the polytheists.
Dr. Ghali
And keep your (i.e. the prophet's) face up to the religion, unswervingly
upright, and definitely do not be of the associators. (Those who associate
others with Allah)
And do not invoke besides Allah that which neither benefits you nor harms you,
for if you did, then indeed you would be of the wrongdoers.'"
Muhsin Khan
"And invoke not besides Allah, any that will neither profit you, nor hurt you,
but if (in case) you did so, you shall certainly be one of the Zalimun
(polytheists and wrong-doers)."
Pickthall
And cry not, beside Allah, unto that which cannot profit thee nor hurt thee, for
if thou didst so then wert thou of the wrong-doers.
Yusuf Ali
"'Nor call on any, other than Allah;- Such will neither profit thee nor hurt
thee: if thou dost, behold! thou shalt certainly be of those who do wrong.'"
Shakir
And do not call besides Allah on that which can neither benefit you nor harm
you, for if you do then surely you will in that case be of the unjust.
Dr. Ghali
And do not invoke, apart from Allah, that which neither profits nor harms you;
then in case you do this, then you will surely be of the unjust (people).
And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except
Him; and if He intends for you good, then there is no repeller of His bounty. He
causes it to reach whom He wills of His servants. And He is the Forgiving, the
Merciful
Muhsin Khan
And if Allah touches you with hurt, there is none who can remove it but He; and
if He intends any good for you, there is none who can repel His Favour which He
causes it to reach whomsoever of His slaves He will. And He is the
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Pickthall
If Allah afflicteth thee with some hurt, there is none who can remove it save
Him; and if He desireth good for thee, there is none who can repel His bounty.
He striketh with it whom He will of his bondmen. He is the Forgiving, the
Merciful.
Yusuf Ali
If Allah do touch thee with hurt, there is none can remove it but He: if He do
design some benefit for thee, there is none can keep back His favour: He causeth
it to reach whomsoever of His servants He pleaseth. And He is the Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful.
Shakir
And if Allah should afflict you with harm, then there is none to remove it but
He; and if He intends good to you there is none to repel His grace; He brings it
to whom He pleases of His servants; and He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Dr. Ghali
And in case Allah touches you with adversity, then none (can) lift it off except
He; and in case He wills any charity for you, then none (can) turn back His
Grace; He causes it to alight on whomever He decides of His bondmen; and He is
The Ever-Forgiving, The Ever-Merciful.
Say, "O mankind, the truth has come to you from your Lord, so whoever is guided
is only guided for [the benefit of] his soul, and whoever goes astray only goes
astray [in violation] against it. And I am not over you a manager."
Muhsin Khan
. Say: "O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the Quran and Prophet Muhammad SAW), has
come to you from your Lord. So whosoever receives guidance, he does so for the
good of his own self, and whosoever goes astray, he does so to his own loss, and
I am not (set) over you as a Wakil (disposer of affairs to oblige you for
guidance)."
Pickthall
Say: O mankind! Now hath the Truth from your Lord come unto you. So whosoever is
guided, is guided only for (the good of) his soul, and whosoever erreth erreth
only against it. And I am not a warder over you.
Yusuf Ali
Say: "O ye men! Now Truth hath reached you from your Lord! those who receive
guidance,do so for the good of their own souls; those who stray, do so to their
own loss: and I am not (set) over you to arrange your affairs."
Shakir
Say: O people! indeed there has come to you the truth from your Lord, therefore
whoever goes aright, he goes aright only for the good of his own soul, and
whoever goes astray, he goes astray only to the detriment of it, and I am not a
custodian over you.
Dr. Ghali
Say, O you mankind! The Truth has already come to you from your Lord. So whoever
is guided, then surely he is guided only for his (own) self, and whoever errs,
then surely he errs only against it; and in no way am I a constant trustee over
you."