وَالصَّافَّاتِ صَفّا ً

By those (angels) ranged in ranks (or rows).

Wa Aş-Şaffati Şaffaan

فَالزَّاجِرَاتِ زَجْرا ً

By those (angels) who drive the clouds in a good way.

Falzzajirati Zajraan

فَالتَّالِيَاتِ ذِكرا ً

By those (angels) who bring the Book and the Qur'an from Allah to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathir].

Falttaliyati Dhikraan

إِنَّ إِلَهَكُم لَوَاحِد ٌ

Verily your Ilah (God) is indeed One (i.e. Allah);

'Inna 'Ilahakum Lawaĥidun

رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرضِ وَمَا بَينَهُمَا وَرَبُّ المَشَارِقِ

Lord of the heavens and of the earth, and all that is between them, and Lord of every point of the sun's risings. (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah).

Rabbu As-Samawati Wa Al-'Arđi Wa Ma Baynahuma Wa Rabbu Al-Mashariqi

إِنَّا زَيَّنَّا السَّمَاءَ الدُّنْيَا بِزِينَة ٍ الكَوَاكِب

Verily! We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty).

'Inna Zayyanna As-Sama'a Ad-Dunya Bizinatin Al-Kawakib

وَحِفظا ً مِنكُلِّ شَيطَان ٍ مَارِد ٍ

And to guard against every rebellious devil.

Wa Ĥifžaan Min Kulli Shayţanin Maridin

لاَ يَسَّمَّعُونَ إِلَى المَلَإِ الأَعلَى وَيُقْذَفُونَ مِنكُلِّ جَانِب ٍ

They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side.

La Yassamma`ūna 'Ilá Al-Mala'i Al-'A`lá Wa Yuqdhafūna Min Kulli Janibin

دُحُورا ً وَلَهُم عَذَاب ٌ وَاصِب ٌ

Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment.

Duĥūraan Wa Lahum `Adhabun Wa Aşibun

إِلاَّ مَن خَطِفَ الخَطْفَةَ فَأَتبَعَه ُُ شِهَاب ٌ ثَاقِبا ٌ

Except such as snatch away something by stealing and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness.

'Illa Man Khaţifa Al-Khaţfata Fa'atba`ahu Shihabun Thaqibaun

فَاستَفتِهِم أَهُم أَشَدُّ خَلقاً أَممَن خَلَقْنَا إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاهُممِنطِين ٍ لاَزِب ٍ

Then ask them (i.e. these polytheists, O Muhammad SAW): "Are they stronger as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains, etc.) whom We have created?" Verily, We created them of a sticky clay.

Fastaftihim 'Ahum 'Ashaddu Khalqaan 'Am Man Khalaqna 'Inna Khalaqnahum Min Ţinin Lazibin

بَل عَجِبْتَ وَيَسخَرُونَ

Nay, you (O Muhammad SAW) wondered (at their insolence) while they mock (at you and at the Qur'an).

Bal `Ajibta Wa Yaskharūna

وَإِذَا ذُكِّرُوا لاَ يَذكُرُونَ

And when they are reminded, they pay no attention.

Wa 'Idha Dhukkirū La Yadhkurūna

وَإِذَا رَأَوا آيَة ً يَستَسخِرُونَ

And when they see an Ayah (a sign, a proof, or an evidence) from Allah, they mock at it.

Wa 'Idha Ra'aw 'Āyatan Yastaskhirūna

وَقَالُوا إِن هَذَا إِلاَّ سِحر ٌ مُبِين ٌ

And they say: "This is nothing but evident magic!

Wa Qalū 'In Hadha 'Illa Siĥrun Mubinun

أَئِذَا مِتنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابا ً وَعِظَاماً أَئِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ

"When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we (then) verily be resurrected?

'A'idha Mitna Wa Kunna Turabaan Wa `Ižamaan 'A'inna Lamab`ūthūna

أَوَآبَاؤُنَا الأَوَّلُونَ

"And also our fathers of old?"

'Awa'aba'uuna Al-'Awwalūna

قُل نَعَم وَأَنْتُم دَاخِرُونَ

Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Yes, and you shall then be humiliated."

Qul Na`am Wa 'Antum Dakhirūna

فَإِنَّمَا هِيَ زَجْرَة ٌ وَاحِدَة ٌ فَإِذَا هُم يَنظُرُونَ

It will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e. the second blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be staring!

Fa'innama Hiya Zajratun Waĥidatun Fa'idha Hum Yanžurūna

وَقَالُوا يَاوَيلَنَا هَذَا يَومُ الدِّينِ

They will say: "Woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense!"

Wa Qalū Ya Waylana Hadha Yawmu Ad-Dini

هَذَا يَومُ الفَصلِ الَّذِي كُنتُمبِه ِِ تُكَذِّبُونَ

(It will be said): "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."

Hadha Yawmu Al-Faşli Al-Ladhi Kuntum Bihi Tukadhdhibūna

احشُرُوا الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا وَأَزوَاجَهُم وَمَا كَانُوا يَعبُدُونَ

(It will be said to the angels): "Assemble those who did wrong, together with their companions (from the devils) and what they used to worship.

Aĥshurū Al-Ladhina Žalamū Wa 'Azwajahum Wa Ma Kanū Ya`budūna

مِندُونِ اللَّهِ فَاهدُوهُم إِلَى صِرَاطِ الجَحِيمِ

"Instead of Allah, and lead them on to the way of flaming Fire (Hell);

Min Dūni Allahi Fahdūhum 'Ilá Şiraţi Al-Jaĥimi

وَقِفُوهُم إِنَّهُممَسئُولُونَ

"But stop them, verily they are to be questioned.

Wa Qifūhum 'Innahum Mas'ūlūna

مَا لَكُم لاَ تَنَاصَرُونَ

"What is the matter with you? Why do you not help one another (as you used to do in the world)?"

Ma Lakum La Tanaşarūna

بَل هُمُ اليَومَ مُستَسلِمُونَ

Nay, but that Day they shall surrender,

Bal Humu Al-Yawma Mustaslimūna

وَأَقْبَلَ بَعضُهُم عَلَى بَعض ٍ يَتَسَاءَلُونَ

And they will turn to one another and question one another.

Wa 'Aqbala Ba`đuhum `Alá Ba`đin Yatasa'alūna

قَالُوا إِنَّكُم كُنتُم تَأْتُونَنَا عَنِ اليَمِينِ

They will say: "It was you who used to come to us from the right side [i.e. from the right side of one of us and beautify for us every evil, order us for polytheism, and stop us from the truth i.e. Islamic Monotheism and from every good deed]."

Qalū 'Innakum Kuntum Ta'tūnana `Ani Al-Yamini

قَالُوا بَللَم تَكُونُوا مُؤمِنِينَ

They will reply: "Nay, you yourselves were not believers.

Qalū Bal Lam Takūnū Mu'uminina

وَمَا كَانَ لَنَا عَلَيكُممِنسُلطَان ٍ بَل كُنتُم قَوما ً طَاغِينَ

"And we had no authority over you. Nay! But you were transgressing people (disobedient, polytheists, and disbelievers).

Wa Ma Kana Lana `Alaykum Min Sulţanin Bal Kuntum Qawmaan Ţaghina

فَحَقَّ عَلَينَا قَولُ رَبِّنَا إِنَّا لَذَائِقُونَ

"So now the Word of our Lord has been justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste (the torment).

Faĥaqqa `Alayna Qawlu Rabbina 'Inna Ladha'iqūna

فَأَغوَينَاكُم إِنَّا كُنَّا غَاوِينَ

"So we led you astray because we were ourselves astray."

Fa'aghwaynakum 'Inna Kunna Ghawina

فَإِنَّهُم يَومَئِذ ٍ فِي العَذَابِ مُشتَرِكُونَ

Then verily, that Day, they will (all) share in the torment.

Fa'innahum Yawma'idhin Fi Al-`Adhabi Mushtarikūna

إِنَّا كَذَلِكَ نَفعَلُ بِالمُجْرِمِينَ

Certainly, that is how We deal with Al­Mujrimun (polytheists, sinners, criminals, the disobedient to Allah, etc.).

'Inna Kadhalika Naf`alu Bil-Mujrimina

إِنَّهُم كَانُوا إِذَا قِيلَ لَهُم لاَ إِلَهَ~َ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ يَستَكبِرُونَ

Truly, when it was said to them: La ilaha ill-Allah "(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)," they puffed themselves up with pride (i.e. denied it).

'Innahum Kanū 'Idha Qila Lahum La 'Ilaha 'Illa Allahu Yastakbirūna

وَيَقُولُونَ أَئِنَّا لَتَارِكُوا آلِهَتِنَا لِشَاعِر ٍ مَجْنُون ٍ

And (they) said: "Are we going to abandon our aliha (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?

Wa Yaqūlūna 'A'inna Latarikū 'Ālihatina Lisha`irin Majnūnin

بَل جَاءَ بِالحَقِّ وَصَدَّقَ المُرسَلِينَ

Nay! he (Muhammad SAW) has come with the truth (i.e. Allah's Religion - Islamic Monotheism and this Qur'an) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).

Bal Ja'a Bil-Ĥaqqi Wa Şaddaqa Al-Mursalina

إِنَّكُم لَذَائِقُو العَذَابِ الأَلِيمِ

Verily, you (pagans of Makkah) are going to taste the painful torment;

'Innakum Ladha'iqū Al-`Adhabi Al-'Alimi

وَمَا تُجْزَونَ إِلاَّ مَا كُنتُم تَعمَلُونَ

And you will be requited nothing except for what you used to do (evil deeds, sins, and Allah's disobedience which you used to do in this world);

Wa Ma Tujzawna 'Illa Ma Kuntum Ta`malūna

إِلاَّ عِبَادَ اللَّهِ المُخلَصِينَ

Save the chosen slaves of Allah (faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism).

'Illa `Ibada Allahi Al-Mukhlaşina

أُولَائِكَ لَهُم رِزق ٌ مَعلُوم ٌ

For them there will be a known provision (in Paradise).

'Ūla'ika Lahum Rizqun Ma`lūmun

فَوَاكِه ُُ وَهُممُكرَمُونَ

Fruits; and they shall be honoured,

Fawakihu Wa Hum Mukramūna

فِي جَنَّاتِ النَّعِيمِ

In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),

Fi Jannati An-Na`imi

عَلَى سُرُر ٍ مُتَقَابِلِينَ

Facing one another on thrones,

`Alá Sururin Mutaqabilina

يُطَافُ عَلَيهِمبِكَأْس ٍ مِنمَعِين ٍ

Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine;

Yuţafu `Alayhim Bika'sin Min Ma`inin

بَيضَاءَ لَذَّة ٍ لِلشَّارِبِينَ

White, delicious to the drinkers,

Bayđa'a Ladhdhatin Lilshsharibina

لاَ فِيهَا غَول ٌ وَلاَ هُم عَنهَا يُنزَفُونَ

Neither they will have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin, etc.) from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

La Fiha Ghawlun Wa La Hum `Anha Yunzafūna

وَعِنْدَهُم قَاصِرَاتُ الطَّرفِ عِين ٌ

And with them will be chaste females, restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands), with wide and beautiful eyes.

Wa `Indahum Qaşiratu Aţ-Ţarfi `Īnun

كَأَنَّهُنَّ بَيض ٌ مَكنُون ٌ

(Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.

Ka'annahunna Bayđun Maknūnun

فَأَقْبَلَ بَعضُهُم عَلَى بَعض ٍ يَتَسَاءَلُونَ

Then they will turn to one another, mutually questioning.

Fa'aqbala Ba`đuhum `Alá Ba`đin Yatasa'alūna

قَالَ قَائِل ٌ مِنهُم إِنِّي كَانَ لِي قَرِين ٌ

A speaker of them will say: "Verily, I had a companion (in the world),

Qala Qa'ilun Minhum 'Inni Kana Li Qarinun

يَقُولُ أَئِنَّكَ لَمِنَ المُصَدِّقِينَ

Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in resurrection after death).

Yaqūlu 'A'innaka Lamina Al-Muşaddiqina

أَئِذَا مِتنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابا ً وَعِظَاماً أَئِنَّا لَمَدِينُونَ

"(That) when we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward or punishment (according to our deeds)?"

'A'idha Mitna Wa Kunna Turabaan Wa `Ižamaan 'A'inna Lamadinūna

قَالَ هَل أَنْتُممُطَّلِعُونَ

(The man) said: "Will you look down?"

Qala Hal 'Antum Muţţali`ūna

فَاطَّلَعَ فَرَآهُ فِي سَوَاءِ الجَحِيمِ

So he looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

Faţţala`a Fara'ahu Fi Sawa'i Al-Jaĥimi

قَالَ تَاللَّهِ إِنكِدْتَ لَتُردِينِ

He said: "By Allah! You have nearly ruined me.

Qala Ta-Allahi 'In Kidta Laturdini

وَلَولاَ نِعمَةُ رَبِّي لَكُنتُ مِنَ المُحضَرِينَ

"Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to Hell)."

Wa Lawla Ni`matu Rabbi Lakuntu Mina Al-Muĥđarina

أَفَمَا نَحنُ بِمَيِّتِينَ

(Allah informs about that true believer that he said): "Are we then not to die (any more)?

'Afama Naĥnu Bimayyitina

إِلاَّ مَوتَتَنَا الأُولَى وَمَا نَحنُ بِمُعَذَّبِينَ

"Except our first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."

'Illa Mawtatana Al-'Ūlá Wa Ma Naĥnu Bimu`adhdhabina

إِنَّ هَذَا لَهُوَ الفَوزُ العَظِيمُ

Truly, this is the supreme success!

'Inna Hadha Lahuwa Al-Fawzu Al-`Ažimu

لِمِثلِ هَذَا فَليَعمَلِ العَامِلُونَ

For the like of this let the workers work.

Limithli Hadha Falya`mali Al-`Āmilūna

أَذَلِكَ خَير ٌ نُزُلاً أَم شَجَرَةُ الزَّقُّومِ

Is that (Paradise) better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqum (a horrible tree in Hell)?

'Adhalika Khayrun Nuzulaan 'Am Shajaratu Az-Zaqqūmi

إِنَّا جَعَلنَاهَا فِتنَة ً لِلظَّالِمِينَ

Truly We have made it (as) a trail for the Zalimun (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers, etc.).

'Inna Ja`alnaha Fitnatan Lilžžalimina

إِنَّهَا شَجَرَة ٌ تَخرُجُ فِي أَصلِ الجَحِيمِ

Verily, it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,

'Innaha Shajaratun Takhruju Fi 'Aşli Al-Jaĥimi

طَلعُهَا كَأَنَّه ُُ رُءُوسُ الشَّيَاطِينِ

The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayatin (devils);

Ţal`uha Ka'annahu Ru'ūsu Ash-Shayaţini

فَإِنَّهُم لَآكِلُونَ مِنهَا فَمَالِئُونَ مِنهَا البُطُونَ

Truly, they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

Fa'innahum La'akilūna Minha Famali'ūna Minha Al-Buţūna

ثُمَّ إِنَّ لَهُم عَلَيهَا لَشَوبا ً مِن حَمِيم ٍ

Then on the top of that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of boiling water and Zaqqum in their bellies).

Thumma 'Inna Lahum `Alayha Lashawbaan Min Ĥamimin

ثُمَّ إِنَّ مَرجِعَهُم لَإِلَى الجَحِيمِ

Then thereafter, verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell.

Thumma 'Inna Marji`ahum La'ilá Al-Jaĥimi

إِنَّهُم أَلفَوا آبَاءَهُم ضَالِّينَ

Verily, they found their fathers on the wrong path;

'Innahum 'Alfaw 'Āba'ahum Đallina

فَهُم عَلَى آثَارِهِم يُهرَعُونَ

So they (too) made haste to follow in their footsteps!

Fahum `Alá 'Ātharihim Yuhra`ūna

وَلَقَدضَلَّ قَبْلَهُم أَكثَرُ الأَوَّلِينَ

And indeed most of the men of old went astray before them;

Wa Laqad Đalla Qablahum 'Aktharu Al-'Awwalina

وَلَقَدأَرسَلنَا فِيهِممُنذِرِينَ

And indeed We sent among them warners (Messengers);

Wa Laqad 'Arsalna Fihim Mundhirina

فَانظُر كَيفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ المُنذَرِينَ

Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded not).

Fanžur Kayfa Kana `Āqibatu Al-Mundharina

إِلاَّ عِبَادَ اللَّهِ المُخلَصِينَ

Except the chosen slaves of Allah (faithful, obedient, and true believers of Islamic Monotheism).

'Illa `Ibada Allahi Al-Mukhlaşina

وَلَقَدنَادَانَا نُوح ٌ فَلَنِعمَ المُجِيبُونَ

And indeed Nuh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are the Best of those who answer (the request).

Wa Laqad Nadana Nūĥun Falani`ma Al-Mujibūna

وَنَجَّينَاه ُُ وَأَهلَه ُُ مِنَ الكَربِ العَظِيمِ

And We rescued him and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning),

Wa Najjaynahu Wa 'Ahlahu Mina Al-Karbi Al-`Ažimi

وَجَعَلنَا ذُرِّيَّتَه ُُ هُمُ البَاقِينَ

And, his progeny, them We made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth).

Wa Ja`alna Dhurriyatahu Humu Al-Baqina

وَتَرَكنَا عَلَيهِ فِي الآخِرِينَ

And left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations to come in later times:

Wa Tarakna `Alayhi Fi Al-'Ākhirina

سَلاَمٌ عَلَى نُوح ٍ فِي العَالَمِينَ

Salamun (peace) be upon Nuh (Noah) (from Us) among the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)!"

Salamun `Alá Nūĥin Fi Al-`Ālamina

إِنَّا كَذَلِكَ نَجْزِي المُحسِنِينَ

Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - see V.2:112).

'Inna Kadhalika Najzi Al-Muĥsinina

إِنَّه ُُ مِن عِبَادِنَا المُؤمِنِينَ

Verily, he [Nuh (Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves.

'Innahu Min `Ibadina Al-Mu'uminina

ثُمَّ أَغرَقْنَا الآخَرِينَ

Then We drowned the other (disbelievers and polytheists, etc.).

Thumma 'Aghraqna Al-'Ākharina

وَإِنَّ مِنشِيعَتِه ِِ لَإِبْرَاهِيمَ

And, verily, among those who followed his [Nuh's (Noah)] way (Islamic Monotheism) was Ibrahim (Abraham).

Wa 'Inna Min Shi`atihi La'ibrahima

إِذ جَاءَ رَبَّه ُُ بِقَلب ٍ سَلِيم ٍ

When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allah Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allah Alone true Islamic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].

'Idh Ja'a Rabbahu Biqalbin Salimin

إِذ قَالَ لِأَبِيه ِِ وَقَومِه ِِ مَاذَا تَعبُدُونَ

When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?

'Idh Qala Li'abihi Wa Qawmihi Madha Ta`budūna

أَئِفكا ً آلِهَة ً دُونَ اللَّهِ تُرِيدُونَ

"Is it a falsehood aliha (gods) other than Allah that you seek?

'A'ifkaan 'Ālihatan Dūna Allahi Turidūna

فَمَا ظَنُّكُمبِرَبِّ العَالَمِينَ

"Then what do you think about the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns, and all that exists)?"

Fama Žannukum Birabbi Al-`Ālamina

فَنَظَرَ نَظرَة ً فِي النُّجُومِ

Then he cast a glance at the stars (to deceive them),

Fanažara Nažratan Fi An-Nujūmi

فَقَالَ إِنِّي سَقِيم ٌ

And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague. He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan's feast)."

Faqala 'Inni Saqimun

فَتَوَلَّوا عَنهُ مُدْبِرِينَ

So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).

Fatawallaw `Anhu Mudbirina

فَرَاغَ إِلَى آلِهَتِهِم فَقَالَ أَلاَ تَأْكُلُونَ

Then he turned to their aliha (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?

Faragha 'Ilá 'Ālihatihim Faqala 'Ala Ta'kulūna

مَا لَكُم لاَ تَنطِقُونَ

"What is the matter with you that you speak not?"

Ma Lakum La Tanţiqūna

فَرَاغَ عَلَيهِم ضَربا ً بِاليَمِينِ

Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.

Faragha `Alayhim Đarbaan Bil-Yamini

فَأَقْبَلُوا إِلَيهِ يَزِفُّونَ

Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.

Fa'aqbalū 'Ilayhi Yaziffūna

قَالَ أَتَعبُدُونَ مَا تَنحِتُونَ

He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?

Qala 'Ata`budūna Ma Tanĥitūna

وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَكُم وَمَا تَعمَلُونَ

"While Allah has created you and what you make!"

Wa Allahu Khalaqakum Wa Ma Ta`malūna

قَالُوا ابْنُوا لَه ُُ بُنْيَانا ً فَأَلقُوه ُُ فِي الجَحِيمِ

They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"

Qalū Abnū Lahu Bunyanaan Fa'alqūhu Fi Al-Jaĥimi

فَأَرَادُوا بِه ِِ كَيدا ً فَجَعَلنَاهُمُ الأَسفَلِينَ

So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.

Fa'aradū Bihi Kaydaan Faja`alnahumu Al-'Asfalina

وَقَالَ إِنِّي ذَاهِب ٌ إِلَى رَبِّي سَيَهدِينِ

And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"

Wa Qala 'Inni Dhahibun 'Ilá Rabbi Sayahdini

رَبِّ هَبلِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ

"My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."

Rabbi Hab Li Mina Aş-Şaliĥina

فَبَشَّرنَاه ُُ بِغُلاَمٍ حَلِيم ٍ

So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.

Fabashsharnahu Bighulamin Ĥalimin

فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ السَّعيَ قَالَ يَابُنَيَّ إِنِّي أَرَى فِي المَنَامِ أَنِّي أَذبَحُكَ فَانظُر مَاذَا تَرَى قَالَ يَا أَبَتِ افعَل مَا تُؤمَرُ سَتَجِدُنِي إِنشَاءَ اللَّهُ مِنَ الصَّابِرِينَ

And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allah), so look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha' Allah (if Allah will), you shall find me of As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.)."

Falamma Balagha Ma`ahu As-Sa`ya Qala Ya Bunayya 'Inni 'Ará Fi Al-Manami 'Anni 'Adhbaĥuka Fanžur Madha Tará Qala Ya 'Abati Af`al Ma Tu'umaru Satajiduni 'In Sha'a Allahu Mina Aş-Şabirina

فَلَمَّا أَسلَمَا وَتَلَّه ُُ لِلجَبِينِ

Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);

Falamma 'Aslama Wa Tallahu Liljabini

وَنَادَينَاهُ~ُ أَنيَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ

And We called out to him: "O Abraham!

Wa Nadaynahu 'An Ya 'Ibrahimu

قَد صَدَّقْتَ الرُّؤيَا إِنَّا كَذَلِكَ نَجْزِي المُحسِنِينَ

You have fulfilled the dream (vision)!" Verily! Thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - see V.2:112).

Qad Şaddaqta Ar-Ru'uya 'Inna Kadhalika Najzi Al-Muĥsinina

إِنَّ هَذَا لَهُوَ البَلاَءُ المُبِينُ

Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial

'Inna Hadha Lahuwa Al-Bala'u Al-Mubinu

وَفَدَينَاه ُُ بِذِبْحٍ عَظِيم ٍ

And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. - a ram);

Wa Fadaynahu Bidhibĥin `Ažimin

وَتَرَكنَا عَلَيهِ فِي الآخِرِينَ

And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times.

Wa Tarakna `Alayhi Fi Al-'Ākhirina

سَلاَمٌ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ

Salamun (peace) be upon Ibrahim (Abraham)!"

Salamun `Alá 'Ibrahima

كَذَلِكَ نَجْزِي المُحسِنِينَ

Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - see V.2:112).

Kadhalika Najzi Al-Muĥsinina

إِنَّه ُُ مِن عِبَادِنَا المُؤمِنِينَ

Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

'Innahu Min `Ibadina Al-Mu'uminina

وَبَشَّرنَاه ُُ بِإِسحَاقَ نَبِيّا ً مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ

And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishaque (Isaac) a Prophet from the righteous.

Wa Bashsharnahu Bi'isĥaqa Nabiyaan Mina Aş-Şaliĥina

وَبَارَكنَا عَلَيهِ وَعَلَى إِسحَاقَ وَمِنذُرِّيَّتِهِمَا مُحسِن ٌ وَظَالِم ٌ لِنَفسِه ِِ مُبِين ٌ

We blessed him and Ishaque (Isaac), and of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.

Wa Barakna `Alayhi Wa `Alá 'Isĥaqa Wa Min Dhurriyatihima Muĥsinun Wa Žalimun Linafsihi Mubinun

وَلَقَدمَنَنَّا عَلَى مُوسَى وَهَارُونَ

And, indeed We gave Our Grace to Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron).

Wa Laqad Mananna `Alá Mūsá Wa Harūna

وَنَجَّينَاهُمَا وَقَومَهُمَا مِنَ الكَربِ العَظِيمِ

And We saved them and their people from the great distress;

Wa Najjaynahuma Wa Qawmahuma Mina Al-Karbi Al-`Ažimi

وَنَصَرنَاهُم فَكَانُوا هُمُ الغَالِبِينَ

And helped them, so that they became the victors;

Wa Naşarnahum Fakanū Humu Al-Ghalibina

وَآتَينَاهُمَا الكِتَابَ المُستَبِينَ

And We gave them the clear Scripture;

Wa 'Ātaynahuma Al-Kitaba Al-Mustabina

وَهَدَينَاهُمَا الصِّرَاطَ المُستَقِيمَ

And guided them to the Right Path;

Wa Hadaynahuma Aş-Şiraţa Al-Mustaqima

وَتَرَكنَا عَلَيهِمَا فِي الآخِرِينَ

And We left for them (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times;

Wa Tarakna `Alayhima Fi Al-'Ākhirina

سَلاَمٌ عَلَى مُوسَى وَهَارُونَ

Salamun (peace) be upon Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron)!"

Salamun `Alá Mūsá Wa Harūna

إِنَّا كَذَلِكَ نَجْزِي المُحسِنِينَ

Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers - see V.2:112).

'Inna Kadhalika Najzi Al-Muĥsinina

إِنَّهُمَا مِن عِبَادِنَا المُؤمِنِينَ

Verily! They were two of Our believing slaves.

'Innahuma Min `Ibadina Al-Mu'uminina

وَإِنَّ إِليَاسَ لَمِنَ المُرسَلِينَ

And verily, Iliyas (Elias) was one of the Messengers.

Wa 'Inna 'Ilyasa Lamina Al-Mursalina

إِذ قَالَ لِقَومِهِ~ِ أَلاَ تَتَّقُونَ

When he said to his people: "Will you not fear Allah?

'Idh Qala Liqawmihi 'Ala Tattaqūna

أَتَدْعُونَ بَعلا ً وَتَذَرُونَ أَحسَنَ الخَالِقِينَ

"Will you call upon Ba'l (a well- known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the Best of creators,

'Atad`ūna Ba`laan Wa Tadharūna 'Aĥsana Al-Khaliqina

اللَّهَ رَبَّكُم وَرَبَّ آبَائِكُمُ الأَوَّلِينَ

"Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"

Allaha Rabbakum Wa Rabba 'Āba'ikumu Al-'Awwalina

فَكَذَّبُوه ُُ فَإِنَّهُم لَمُحضَرُونَ

But they denied him [Iliyas (Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),

Fakadhdhabūhu Fa'innahum Lamuĥđarūna

إِلاَّ عِبَادَ اللَّهِ المُخلَصِينَ

Except the chosen slaves of Allah.

'Illa `Ibada Allahi Al-Mukhlaşina

وَتَرَكنَا عَلَيهِ فِي الآخِرِينَ

And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times;

Wa Tarakna `Alayhi Fi Al-'Ākhirina

سَلاَمٌ عَلَى إِل يَا-سِين

Salamun (peace) be upon Ilyasin (Elias)!"

Salamun `Alá 'Il Ya -Sin

إِنَّا كَذَلِكَ نَجْزِي المُحسِنِينَ

Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allah's sake only - see V.2:112).

'Inna Kadhalika Najzi Al-Muĥsinina

إِنَّه ُُ مِن عِبَادِنَا المُؤمِنِينَ

Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

'Innahu Min `Ibadina Al-Mu'uminina

وَإِنَّ لُوطا ً لَمِنَ المُرسَلِينَ

And verily, Lout (Lot) was one of the Messengers.

Wa 'Inna Lūţaan Lamina Al-Mursalina

إِذ نَجَّينَاه ُُ وَأَهلَهُ~ُ أَجْمَعِينَ

When We saved him and his family, all,

'Idh Najjaynahu Wa 'Ahlahu 'Ajma`ina

إِلاَّ عَجُوزا ً فِي الغَابِرِينَ

Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who remained behind.

'Illa `Ajūzaan Fi Al-Ghabirina

ثُمَّ دَمَّرنَا الآخَرِينَ

Then We destroyed the rest [i.e. the towns of Sodom at the place of the Dead Sea (now) in Palestine]. [See the "Book of History" by Ibn Kathir].

Thumma Dammarna Al-'Ākharina

وَإِنَّكُم لَتَمُرُّونَ عَلَيهِممُصبِحِينَ

Verily, you pass by them in the morning.

Wa 'Innakum Latamurrūna `Alayhim Muşbiĥina

وَبِاللَّيلِ أَفَلاَ تَعقِلُونَ

And at night; will you not then reflect?

Wa Bil-Layli 'Afala Ta`qilūna

وَإِنَّ يُونِس لَمِنَ المُرسَلِينَ

And, verily, Yunus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers.

Wa 'Inna Yūnis Lamina Al-Mursalina

إِذ أَبَقَ إِلَى الفُلكِ المَشحُونِ

When he ran to the laden ship,

'Idh 'Abaqa 'Ilá Al-Fulki Al-Mashĥūni

فَسَاهَمَ فَكَانَ مِنَ المُدْحَضِينَ

He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers,

Fasahama Fakana Mina Al-Mudĥađina

فَالتَقَمَهُ الحُوتُ وَهُوَ مُلِيم ٌ

Then a (big) fish swallowed him and he had done an act worthy of blame.

Faltaqamahu Al-Ĥūtu Wa Huwa Mulimun

فَلَولاَ أَنَّه ُُ كَانَ مِنَ المُسَبِّحِينَ

Had he not been of them who glorify Allah,

Falawla 'Annahu Kana Mina Al-Musabbiĥina

لَلَبِثَ فِي بَطْنِهِ~ِ إِلَى يَومِ يُبْعَثُونَ

He would have indeed remained inside its belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection.

Lalabitha Fi Baţnihi 'Ilá Yawmi Yub`athūna

فَنَبَذنَاه ُُ بِالعَرَاءِ وَهُوَ سَقِيم ٌ

But We cast him forth on the naked shore while he was sick,

Fanabadhnahu Bil-`Ara'i Wa Huwa Saqimun

وَأَنْبَتنَا عَلَيهِ شَجَرَة ً مِنيَقْطِين ٍ

And We caused a plant of gourd to grow over him.

Wa 'Anbatna `Alayhi Shajaratan Min Yaqţinin

وَأَرسَلنَاهُ~ُ إِلَى مِائَةِ أَلفٍ أَو يَزِيدُونَ

And We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or even more.

Wa 'Arsalnahu 'Ilá Mia'ati 'Alfin 'Aw Yazidūna

فَآمَنُوا فَمَتَّعنَاهُم إِلَى حِين ٍ

And they believed; so We gave them enjoyment for a while.

Fa'amanū Famatta`nahum 'Ilá Ĥinin

فَاستَفتِهِم أَلِرَبِّكَ البَنَاتُ وَلَهُمُ البَنُونَ

Now ask them (O Muhammad SAW): "Are there (only) daughters for your Lord and sons for them?"

Fastaftihim 'Alirabbika Al-Banatu Wa Lahumu Al-Banūna

أَم خَلَقْنَا المَلاَئِكَةَ إِنَاثا ً وَهُم شَاهِدُونَ

Or did We create the angels females while they were witnesses?

'Am Khalaqna Al-Mala'ikata 'Inathaan Wa Hum Shahidūna

أَلاَ إِنَّهُممِنإِفكِهِم لَيَقُولُونَ

Verily, it is of their falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say:

'Ala 'Innahum Min 'Ifkihim Layaqūlūna

وَلَدَ اللَّهُ وَإِنَّهُم لَكَاذِبُونَ

"Allah has begotten off spring or children (i.e. angels are the daughters of Allah)?" And, verily, they are liars!

Walada Allahu Wa 'Innahum Lakadhibūna

أَاصطَفَى البَنَاتِ عَلَى البَنِينَ

Has He (then) chosen daughters rather than sons?

'Āşţafá Al-Banati `Alá Al-Banina

مَا لَكُم كَيفَ تَحكُمُونَ

What is the matter with you? How do you decide?

Ma Lakum Kayfa Taĥkumūna

أَفَلاَ تَذَكَّرُون

Will you not then remember?

'Afala Tadhakkarūn

أَم لَكُم سُلطَان ٌ مُبِين ٌ

Or is there for you a plain authority?

'Am Lakum Sulţanun Mubinun

فَأْتُوا بِكِتَابِكُم إِنكُنتُم صَادِقِينَ

Then bring your Book if you are truthful!

Fa'tū Bikitabikum 'In Kuntum Şadiqina

وَجَعَلُوا بَينَه ُُ وَبَينَ الجِنَّةِ نَسَبا ً وَلَقَدعَلِمَتِ الجِنَّةُ إِنَّهُم لَمُحضَرُونَ

And they have invented a kinship between Him and the jinns, but the jinns know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they will be brought for accounts).

Wa Ja`alū Baynahu Wa Bayna Al-Jinnati Nasabaan Wa Laqad `Alimati Al-Jinnatu 'Innahum Lamuĥđarūna

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ

Glorified is Allah! (He is Free) from what they attribute unto Him!

Subĥana Allahi `Amma Yaşifūna

إِلاَّ عِبَادَ اللَّهِ المُخلَصِينَ

Except the slaves of Allah, whom He choses (for His Mercy i.e. true believers of Islamic Monotheism who do not attribute false things unto Allah).

'Illa `Ibada Allahi Al-Mukhlaşina

فَإِنَّكُم وَمَا تَعبُدُونَ

So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you worship (idols).

Fa'innakum Wa Ma Ta`budūna

مَا أَنْتُم عَلَيهِ بِفَاتِنِينَ

Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allah) anyone of the believers],

Ma 'Antum `Alayhi Bifatinina

إِلاَّ مَن هُوَ صَالِي الجَحِيمِ

Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!

'Illa Man Huwa Şali Al-Jaĥimi

وَمَا مِنَّا إِلاَّ لَه ُُ مَقَام ٌ مَعلُوم ٌ

There is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);

Wa Ma Minna 'Illa Lahu Maqamun Ma`lūmun

وَإِنَّا لَنَحنُ الصَّافُّونَ

Verily, we (angels), we stand in rows for the prayers (as you Muslims stand in rows for your prayers);

Wa 'Inna Lanaĥnu Aş-Şaffūna

وَإِنَّا لَنَحنُ المُسَبِّحُونَ

Verily, we (angels), we are they who glorify (Allah's Praises i.e. perform prayers).

Wa 'Inna Lanaĥnu Al-Musabbiĥūna

وَإِنكَانُوا لَيَقُولُونَ

And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say;

Wa 'In Kanū Layaqūlūna

لَو أَنَّ عِنْدَنَا ذِكرا ً مِنَ الأَوَّلِينَ

"If we had a reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad SAW as a Messenger of Allah).

Law 'Anna `Indana Dhikraan Mina Al-'Awwalina

لَكُنَّا عِبَادَ اللَّهِ المُخلَصِينَ

"We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of Allah (true believers of Islamic Monotheism)!"

Lakunna `Ibada Allahi Al-Mukhlaşina

فَكَفَرُوا بِه ِِ فَسَوفَ يَعلَمُونَ

But (now that the Qur'an has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur'an and in Prophet Muhammad SAW , and all that which he brought, the Divine Revelation), so they will come to know!

Fakafarū Bihi Fasawfa Ya`lamūna

وَلَقَدسَبَقَت كَلِمَتُنَا لِعِبَادِنَا المُرسَلِين

And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,

Wa Laqad Sabaqat Kalimatuna Li`ibadina Al-Mursalin

إِنَّهُم لَهُمُ المَنصُورُونَ

That they verily would be made triumphant.

'Innahum Lahumu Al-Manşūrūna

وَإِنَّ جُندَنَا لَهُمُ الغَالِبُونَ

And that Our hosts, they verily would be the victors.

Wa 'Inna Jundana Lahumu Al-Ghalibūna

فَتَوَلَّ عَنهُم حَتَّى حِين ٍ

So turn away (O Muhammad SAW) from them for a while,

Fatawalla `Anhum Ĥattá Ĥinin

وَأَبْصِرهُم فَسَوفَ يُبْصِرُونَ

And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)!

Wa 'Abşirhum Fasawfa Yubşirūna

أَفَبِعَذَابِنَا يَستَعجِلُونَ

Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?

'Afabi`adhabina Yasta`jilūna

فَإِذَا نَزَلَ بِسَاحَتِهِم فَسَاءَ صَبَاحُ المُنذَرِينَ

Then, when it descends into their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!

Fa'idha Nazala Bisaĥatihim Fasa'a Şabaĥu Al-Mundharina

وَتَوَلَّ عَنهُم حَتَّى حِين ٍ

So turn (O Muhammad SAW) away from them for a while,

Wa Tawalla `Anhum Ĥattá Ĥinin

وَأَبْصِر فَسَوفَ يُبْصِرُونَ

And watch and they shall see (the torment)!

Wa 'Abşir Fasawfa Yubşirūna

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ العِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ

Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!

Subĥana Rabbika Rabbi Al-`Izzati `Amma Yaşifūna

وَسَلاَمٌ عَلَى المُرسَلِينَ

And peace be on the Messengers!

Wa Salamun `Alá Al-Mursalina

وَالحَمدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ العَالَمِينَ

And all the praise and thanks be to Allah, Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

Wa Al-Ĥamdu Lillahi Rabbi Al-`Ālamina