59. For the Wrong-doers, their portion is like unto the portion of their For the Wrong-doers, their portion is like unto the portion of their fellows (of earlier generations): then let them not ask Me to hasten (that portion)!
60. Woe, then, to the Unbelievers, on account of that Day of theirs Woe, then, to the Unbelievers, on account of that Day of theirs which they have been promised!
Surah 52. The Mount
1. By the Mount (of Revelation); By the Mount (of Revelation); 2. By a Decree inscribed By a Decree inscribed 3. In a Scroll unfolded; In a Scroll unfolded; 4. By the much-frequented Fane; By the much-frequented Fane; 5. By the Canopy Raised High; By the Canopy Raised High; 6. And by the Ocean filled with Swell;- And by the Ocean filled with Swell;-7. Verily, the Doom of thy Lord will indeed come to pa.s.s;- Verily, the Doom of thy Lord will indeed come to pa.s.s;-8. There is none can avert it;- There is none can avert it;-9. On the Day when the firmament will be in dreadful commotion. On the Day when the firmament will be in dreadful commotion.
10. And the mountains will fly hither and thither. And the mountains will fly hither and thither.
11. Then woe that Day to those that treat (Truth) as Falsehood;- Then woe that Day to those that treat (Truth) as Falsehood;-[image]
12. That play (and paddle) in shallow trifles. That play (and paddle) in shallow trifles.
13. That Day shall they be thrust down to the Fire of h.e.l.l, irresistibly. That Day shall they be thrust down to the Fire of h.e.l.l, irresistibly.
14. "This:, it will be said, "Is the Fire,-which ye were wont to deny! "This:, it will be said, "Is the Fire,-which ye were wont to deny!
15. "Is this then a fake, or is it ye that do not see? "Is this then a fake, or is it ye that do not see?
16. "Burn ye therein: the same is it to you whether ye bear it with "Burn ye therein: the same is it to you whether ye bear it with patience, or not: Ye but receive the recompense of your (own) deeds."
17. As to the Righteous, they will be in Gardens, and in Happiness,- As to the Righteous, they will be in Gardens, and in Happiness,-18. Enjoying the (Bliss) which their Lord hath bestowed on them, and Enjoying the (Bliss) which their Lord hath bestowed on them, and their Lord shall deliver them from the Penalty of the Fire.
19. (To them will be said:) "Eat and drink ye, with profit and health, (To them will be said:) "Eat and drink ye, with profit and health, because of your (good) deeds."
20. They will recline (with ease) on Thrones (of dignity) arranged in They will recline (with ease) on Thrones (of dignity) arranged in ranks; and We shall join them to Companions, with beautiful big and l.u.s.trous eyes.
21. And those who believe and whose families follow them in Faith,-to them shall We join their families: Nor shall We deprive them (of the And those who believe and whose families follow them in Faith,-to them shall We join their families: Nor shall We deprive them (of the fruit) of aught of their works: (Yet) is each individual in pledge for his deeds.
22. And We shall bestow on them, of fruit and meat, anything they And We shall bestow on them, of fruit and meat, anything they shall desire.
23. They shall there exchange, one with another, a (loving) cup free They shall there exchange, one with another, a (loving) cup free of frivolity, free of all taint of ill.
24. Round about them will serve, (devoted) to them. Youths Round about them will serve, (devoted) to them. Youths (handsome) as Pearls well-guarded.
25. They will advance to each other, engaging in mutual enquiry. They will advance to each other, engaging in mutual enquiry.
26. They will say: "Aforetime, we were not without fear for the sake They will say: "Aforetime, we were not without fear for the sake of our people.
27. "But Allah has been good to us, and has delivered us from the "But Allah has been good to us, and has delivered us from the Penalty of the Scorching Wind.
28. "Truly, we did call unto Him from of old: truly it is He, the "Truly, we did call unto Him from of old: truly it is He, the Beneficent, the Merciful!"
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29. Therefore proclaim thou the praises (of thy Lord): for by the Therefore proclaim thou the praises (of thy Lord): for by the Grace of thy Lord, thou art no (vulgar) soothsayer, nor art thou one possessed.
30. Or do they say:-"A Poet! we await for him some calamity Or do they say:-"A Poet! we await for him some calamity (hatched) by Time!"
31. Say thou: "Await ye!-I too will wait along with you!" Say thou: "Await ye!-I too will wait along with you!"
32. Is it that their faculties of understanding urge them to this, or are Is it that their faculties of understanding urge them to this, or are they but a people transgressing beyond bounds?
33. Or do they say, "He fabricated the (Message)"? Nay, they have Or do they say, "He fabricated the (Message)"? Nay, they have no faith!
34. Let them then produce a recital like unto it,-If (it be) they speak Let them then produce a recital like unto it,-If (it be) they speak the truth!
35. Were they created of nothing, or were they themselves the Were they created of nothing, or were they themselves the creators?
36. Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Nay, they have no Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Nay, they have no firm belief.
37. Or are the Treasures of thy Lord with them, or are they the Or are the Treasures of thy Lord with them, or are they the managers (of affairs)?
38. Or have they a ladder, by which they can (climb up to heaven Or have they a ladder, by which they can (climb up to heaven and) listen (to its secrets)? Then let (such a) listener of theirs produce a manifest proof.
39. Or has He only daughters and ye have sons? Or has He only daughters and ye have sons?
40. Or is it that thou dost ask for a reward, so that they are burdened Or is it that thou dost ask for a reward, so that they are burdened with a load of debt?-41. Or that the Unseen in it their hands, and they write it down? Or that the Unseen in it their hands, and they write it down?
42. Or do they intend a plot (against thee)? But those who defy Allah Or do they intend a plot (against thee)? But those who defy Allah are themselves involved in a Plot!
43. Or have they a G.o.d other than Allah. Exalted is Allah far above Or have they a G.o.d other than Allah. Exalted is Allah far above the things they a.s.sociate with Him!
44. Were they to see a piece of the sky falling (on them), they would Were they to see a piece of the sky falling (on them), they would (only) say: "Clouds gathered in heaps!"
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45. So leave them alone until they encounter that Day of theirs, So leave them alone until they encounter that Day of theirs, wherein they shall (perforce) swoon (with terror),-46. The Day when their plotting will avail them nothing and no help The Day when their plotting will avail them nothing and no help shall be given them.
47. And verily, for those who do wrong, there is another punishment And verily, for those who do wrong, there is another punishment besides this: But most of them understand not.
48. Now await in patience the command of thy Lord: for verily thou Now await in patience the command of thy Lord: for verily thou art in Our eyes: and celebrate the praises of thy Lord the while thou standest forth, 49. And for part of the night also praise thou Him,-and at the retreat And for part of the night also praise thou Him,-and at the retreat of the stars!
Surah 53. The Star
1. By the Star when it goes down,- By the Star when it goes down,-2. Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled. Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled.
3. Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire. Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire.
4. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: 5. He was taught by one Mighty in Power, He was taught by one Mighty in Power, 6. Endued with Wisdom: for he appeared (in stately form); Endued with Wisdom: for he appeared (in stately form); 7. While he was in the highest part of the horizon: While he was in the highest part of the horizon: 8. Then he approached and came closer, Then he approached and came closer, 9. And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer; And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer; 10. So did ((Allah)) convey the inspiration to His Servant-(conveyed) So did ((Allah)) convey the inspiration to His Servant-(conveyed) what He (meant) to convey.
11. The (Prophet"s) (mind and) heart in no way falsified that which he The (Prophet"s) (mind and) heart in no way falsified that which he saw.
12. Will ye then dispute with him concerning what he saw? Will ye then dispute with him concerning what he saw?
13. For indeed he saw him at a second descent, For indeed he saw him at a second descent, 14. Near the Lote-tree beyond which none may pa.s.s: Near the Lote-tree beyond which none may pa.s.s: [image]
15. Near it is the Garden of Abode. Near it is the Garden of Abode.
16. Behold, the Lote-tree was shrouded (in mystery unspeakable!) Behold, the Lote-tree was shrouded (in mystery unspeakable!) 17. (His) sight never swerved, nor did it go wrong! (His) sight never swerved, nor did it go wrong!
18. For truly did he see, of the Signs of his Lord, the Greatest! For truly did he see, of the Signs of his Lord, the Greatest!
19. Have ye seen Lat. and "Uzza, Have ye seen Lat. and "Uzza, 20. And another, the third (G.o.ddess), Manat? And another, the third (G.o.ddess), Manat?
21. What! for you the male s.e.x, and for Him, the female? What! for you the male s.e.x, and for Him, the female?
22. Behold, such would be indeed a division most unfair! Behold, such would be indeed a division most unfair!
23. These are nothing but names which ye have devised,-ye and These are nothing but names which ye have devised,-ye and your fathers,-for which Allah has sent down no authority (whatever).
They follow nothing but conjecture and what their own souls desire!-Even though there has already come to them Guidance from their Lord!
24. Nay, shall man have (just) anything he hankers after? Nay, shall man have (just) anything he hankers after?
25. But it is to Allah that the End and the Beginning (of all things) But it is to Allah that the End and the Beginning (of all things) belong.
26. How many-so-ever be the angels in the heavens, their How many-so-ever be the angels in the heavens, their intercession will avail nothing except after Allah has given leave for whom He pleases and that he is acceptable to Him.
27. Those who believe not in the Hereafter, name the angels with Those who believe not in the Hereafter, name the angels with female names.
28. But they have no knowledge therein. They follow nothing but But they have no knowledge therein. They follow nothing but conjecture; and conjecture avails nothing against Truth.
29. Therefore shun those who turn away from Our Message and Therefore shun those who turn away from Our Message and desire nothing but the life of this world.
30. That is as far as knowledge will reach them. Verily thy Lord That is as far as knowledge will reach them. Verily thy Lord knoweth best those who stray from His Path, and He knoweth best those who receive guidance.
31. Yea, to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: so Yea, to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: so that He rewards those who do evil, according to their deeds, and He rewards those who do good, with what is best.
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32. Those who avoid great sins and shameful deeds, only (falling Those who avoid great sins and shameful deeds, only (falling into) small faults,-verily thy Lord is ample in forgiveness. He knows you well when He brings you out of the earth, And when ye are hidden in your mothers" wombs. Therefore justify not yourselves: He knows best who it is that guards against evil.
33. Seest thou one who turns back, Seest thou one who turns back, 34. Gives a little, then hardens (his heart)? Gives a little, then hardens (his heart)?
35. What! Has he knowledge of the Unseen so that he can see? What! Has he knowledge of the Unseen so that he can see?
36. Nay, is he not acquainted with what is in the Books of Moses- Nay, is he not acquainted with what is in the Books of Moses-37. And of Abraham who fulfilled his engagements?- And of Abraham who fulfilled his engagements?-38. Namely, that no bearer of burdens can bear the burden of Namely, that no bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another; 39. That man can have nothing but what he strives for; That man can have nothing but what he strives for; 40. That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight: That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight: 41. Then will he be rewarded with a reward complete; Then will he be rewarded with a reward complete; 42. That to thy Lord is the final Goal; That to thy Lord is the final Goal; 43. That it is He Who granteth Laughter and Tears; That it is He Who granteth Laughter and Tears; 44. That it is He Who granteth Death and Life; That it is He Who granteth Death and Life; 45. That He did create in pairs,-male and female, That He did create in pairs,-male and female, 46. From a seed when lodged (in its place); From a seed when lodged (in its place); 47. That He hath promised a Second Creation (Raising of the Dead); That He hath promised a Second Creation (Raising of the Dead); 48. That it is He Who giveth wealth and satisfaction; That it is He Who giveth wealth and satisfaction; 49. That He is the Lord of Sirius (the Mighty Star); That He is the Lord of Sirius (the Mighty Star); 50. And that it is He Who destroyed the (powerful) ancient "Ad And that it is He Who destroyed the (powerful) ancient "Ad (people), 51. And the Thamud nor gave them a lease of perpetual life. And the Thamud nor gave them a lease of perpetual life.
52. And before them, the people of Noah, for that they were (all) And before them, the people of Noah, for that they were (all) most unjust and most insolent transgressors, [image]
53. And He destroyed the Overthrown Cities (of Sodom and And He destroyed the Overthrown Cities (of Sodom and Gomorrah).
54. So that (ruins unknown) have covered them up. So that (ruins unknown) have covered them up.
55. Then which of the gifts of thy Lord, (O man,) wilt thou dispute Then which of the gifts of thy Lord, (O man,) wilt thou dispute about?
56. This is a Warner, of the (series of) Warners of old! This is a Warner, of the (series of) Warners of old!
57. The (Judgment) ever approaching draws nigh: The (Judgment) ever approaching draws nigh: 58. No (soul) but Allah can lay it bare. No (soul) but Allah can lay it bare.
59. Do ye then wonder at this recital? Do ye then wonder at this recital?
60. And will ye laugh and not weep,- And will ye laugh and not weep,-61. Wasting your time in vanities? Wasting your time in vanities?
62. But fall ye down in prostration to Allah, and adore (Him)! But fall ye down in prostration to Allah, and adore (Him)!
Surah 54. The Moon
1. The Hour (of Judgment) is nigh, and the moon is cleft asunder. The Hour (of Judgment) is nigh, and the moon is cleft asunder.
2. But if they see a Sign, they turn away, and say, "This is (but) But if they see a Sign, they turn away, and say, "This is (but) transient magic."
3. They reject (the warning) and follow their (own) l.u.s.ts but every They reject (the warning) and follow their (own) l.u.s.ts but every matter has its appointed time.
4. There have already come to them Recitals wherein there is There have already come to them Recitals wherein there is (enough) to check (them), 5. Mature wisdom;-but (the preaching of) Warners profits them not. Mature wisdom;-but (the preaching of) Warners profits them not.
6. Therefore, (O Prophet,) turn away from them. The Day that the Therefore, (O Prophet,) turn away from them. The Day that the Caller will call (them) to a terrible affair, 7. They will come forth,-their eyes humbled - from (their) graves, They will come forth,-their eyes humbled - from (their) graves, (torpid) like locusts scattered abroad, 8. Hastening, with eyes transfixed, towards the Caller!-"Hard is this Hastening, with eyes transfixed, towards the Caller!-"Hard is this Day!", the Unbelievers will say.
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9. Before them the People of Noah rejected (their apostle): they Before them the People of Noah rejected (their apostle): they rejected Our servant, and said, "Here is one possessed!", and he was driven out.
10. Then he called on his Lord: "I am one overcome: do Thou then Then he called on his Lord: "I am one overcome: do Thou then help (me)!"
11. So We opened the gates of heaven, with water pouring forth. So We opened the gates of heaven, with water pouring forth.
12. And We caused the earth to gush forth with springs, so the And We caused the earth to gush forth with springs, so the waters met (and rose) to the extent decreed.
13. But We bore him on an (Ark) made of broad planks and caulked But We bore him on an (Ark) made of broad planks and caulked with palm-fibre: 14. She floats under our eyes (and care): a recompense to one who She floats under our eyes (and care): a recompense to one who had been rejected (with scorn)!
15. And We have left this as a Sign (for all time): then is there any And We have left this as a Sign (for all time): then is there any that will receive admonition?
16. But how (terrible) was My Penalty and My Warning? But how (terrible) was My Penalty and My Warning?
17. And We have indeed made the Qur"an easy to understand and And We have indeed made the Qur"an easy to understand and remember: then is there any that will receive admonition?