114. Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron, Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron, 115. And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity; 116. And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles); And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles); 117. And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear; And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear; 118. And We guided them to the Straight Way. And We guided them to the Straight Way.
119. And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times: 120. "Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!" "Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
121. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
122. For they were two of our believing Servants. For they were two of our believing Servants.
123. So also was Elias among those sent (by Us). So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).
124. Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear ((Allah))? Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear ((Allah))?
125. "Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators,- "Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators,-126. "(Allah), your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of "(Allah), your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"
127. But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment),-128. Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).
129. And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times: 130. "Peace and salutation to such as Elias!" "Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
131. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right. Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
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132. For he was one of our believing Servants. For he was one of our believing Servants.
133. So also was Lut among those sent (by Us). So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).
134. Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all 135. Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind: Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind: 136. Then We destroyed the rest. Then We destroyed the rest.
137. Verily, ye pa.s.s by their (sites), by day- Verily, ye pa.s.s by their (sites), by day-138. And by night: will ye not understand? And by night: will ye not understand?
139. So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us). So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).
140. When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden, 141. He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned: He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned: 142. Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
143. Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah, Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah, 144. He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.
145. But We cast him forth on the naked sh.o.r.e in a state of sickness, But We cast him forth on the naked sh.o.r.e in a state of sickness, 146. And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
147. And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
148. And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
149. Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons?-150. Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?
151. Is it not that they say, from their own invention, Is it not that they say, from their own invention, [image]
152. "(Allah) has begotten children"? but they are liars! "(Allah) has begotten children"? but they are liars!
153. Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons? Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
154. What is the matter with you? How judge ye? What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
155. Will ye not then receive admonition? Will ye not then receive admonition?
156. Or have ye an authority manifest? Or have ye an authority manifest?
157. Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful! Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
158. And they have invented a blood-relationship between Him and And they have invented a blood-relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment-Seat)!
159. Glory to Allah. (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Glory to Allah. (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!
160. Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted. Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.
161. For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship- For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship-162. Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah, Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah, 163. Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire! Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
164. (Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place (Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed; 165. "And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service); "And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service); 166. "And we are verily those who declare ((Allah)"s) glory!" "And we are verily those who declare ((Allah)"s) glory!"
167. And there were those who said, And there were those who said, 168. "If only we had had before us a Message from those of old, "If only we had had before us a Message from those of old, 169. "We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and "We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"
170. But (now that the Qur"an has come), they reject it: But soon will But (now that the Qur"an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
171. Already has Our Word been pa.s.sed before (this) to our Servants Already has Our Word been pa.s.sed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us), 172. That they would certainly be a.s.sisted, That they would certainly be a.s.sisted, [image]
173. And that Our forces,-they surely must conquer. And that Our forces,-they surely must conquer.
174. So turn thou away from them for a little while, So turn thou away from them for a little while, 175. And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
176. Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment? Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?
177. But when it descends into the open s.p.a.ce before them, evil will But when it descends into the open s.p.a.ce before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
178. So turn thou away from them for a little while, So turn thou away from them for a little while, 179. And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
180. Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
181. And Peace on the apostles! And Peace on the apostles!
182. And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds. And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.
Surah 38. Sad, (the Letter) Sad ( S )
1. Sad: By the Qur"an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth). Sad: By the Qur"an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
2. But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self-glory and Separatism. But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self-glory and Separatism.
3. How many generations before them did We destroy? In the end How many generations before them did We destroy? In the end they cried (for mercy)-when there was no longer time for being saved!
4. So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves! and the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies!
5. "Has he made the G.o.ds (all) into one Allah. Truly this is a "Has he made the G.o.ds (all) into one Allah. Truly this is a wonderful thing!"
6. And the leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk And the leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk ye away, and remain constant to your G.o.ds! For this is truly a thing designed (against you)!
7. "We never heard (the like) of this among the people of these latter "We never heard (the like) of this among the people of these latter days: this is nothing but a made-up tale!"
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8. "What! has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among "What! has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among us?"...but they are in doubt concerning My (Own) Message! Nay, they have not yet tasted My Punishment!
9. Or have they the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord,-the Exalted Or have they the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord,-the Exalted in Power, the Grantor of Bounties without measure?
10. Or have they the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all Or have they the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all between? If so, let them mount up with the ropes and means (to reach that end)!
11. But there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates. But there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates.
12. Before them (were many who) rejected apostles,-the people of Before them (were many who) rejected apostles,-the people of Noah, and "Ad, and Pharaoh, the Lord of Stakes, 13. And Thamud, and the people of Lut, and the Companions of the And Thamud, and the people of Lut, and the Companions of the Wood; - such were the Confederates.
14. Not one (of them) but rejected the apostles, but My punishment Not one (of them) but rejected the apostles, but My punishment came justly and inevitably (on them).
15. These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook no delay.
16. They say: "Our Lord! hasten to us our sentence (even) before the They say: "Our Lord! hasten to us our sentence (even) before the Day of Account!"
17. Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah..
18. It was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our It was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide and at break of day, 19. And the birds gathered (in a.s.semblies): all with him did turn (to And the birds gathered (in a.s.semblies): all with him did turn (to Allah..
20. We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and decision.
21. Has the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they Has the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they climbed over the wall of the private chamber; 22. When they entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of When they entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of them, they said: "Fear not: we are two disputants, one of whom has wronged the other: Decide now between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, but guide us to the even Path..
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23. "This man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I "This man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he says, "commit her to my care," and is (moreover) harsh to me in speech."
24. (David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding (David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding thy (single) ewe to be added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?"...and David gathered that We had tried him: he asked forgiveness of his Lord, fell down, bowing (in prostration), and turned (to Allah in repentance).
25. So We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near So We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful place of (Final) Return.
26. O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth (and justice): Nor follow thou the l.u.s.ts (of thy heart), for they will mislead thee from the Path of Allah. for those who wander astray from the Path of Allah, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account.
27. Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of h.e.l.l)!
28. Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right?
29. (Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of (Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.
30. To David We gave Solomon (for a son),-How excellent in Our To David We gave Solomon (for a son),-How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!
31. Behold, there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of Behold, there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of the highest breeding, and swift of foot; 32. And he said, "Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the And he said, "Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the glory of my Lord,"-until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of night): 33. "Bring them back to me." then began he to pa.s.s his hand over "Bring them back to me." then began he to pa.s.s his hand over (their) legs and their necks.
34. And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to Us in true devotion): [image]
35. He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
36. Then We subjected the wind to his power, to flow gently to his Then We subjected the wind to his power, to flow gently to his order, Whithersoever he willed,-37. As also the evil ones, (including) every kind of builder and diver,- As also the evil ones, (including) every kind of builder and diver,-38. As also others bound together in fetters. As also others bound together in fetters.
39. "Such are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) "Such are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) or withhold them, no account will be asked."
40. And he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful And he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful Place of (Final) Return.
41. Commemorate Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Commemorate Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering!"
42. (The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) (The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) wherein to wash, cool and refreshing, and (water) to drink."
43. And We gave him (back) his people, and doubled their number,-as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who And We gave him (back) his people, and doubled their number,-as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who have Understanding.
44. "And take in thy hand a little gra.s.s, and strike therewith: and "And take in thy hand a little gra.s.s, and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy.
How excellent in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)!
45. And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and Vision.
46. Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose)-proclaiming Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose)-proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter.
47. They were, in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and They were, in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and the Good.
48. And commemorate Isma"il, Elisha, and Zul-Kifl: Each of them was And commemorate Isma"il, Elisha, and Zul-Kifl: Each of them was of the Company of the Good.
49. This is a Message (of admonition): and verily, for the righteous, is This is a Message (of admonition): and verily, for the righteous, is a beautiful Place of (Final) Return,-50. Gardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them; Gardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them; [image]
51. Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in abundance, and (delicious) drink; 52. And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age.
53. Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account! Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!
54. Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail;- Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail;-55. Yea, such! but - for the wrong-doers will be an evil place of Yea, such! but - for the wrong-doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return!-56. h.e.l.l!-they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)!- h.e.l.l!-they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)!-57. Yea, such! - then shall they taste it,-a boiling fluid, and a fluid Yea, such! - then shall they taste it,-a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold!-58. And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them! And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!
59. Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them!
truly, they shall burn in the Fire!
60. (The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No (The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No welcome for you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now evil is (this) place to stay in!"
61. They will say: "Our Lord! whoever brought this upon us,-Add to They will say: "Our Lord! whoever brought this upon us,-Add to him a double Penalty in the Fire!"