Surah 37 · 182 verses
As-Saffat
الصافات
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
وَٱلصَّـٰٓفَّـٰتِ صَفًّا
By those [angels] lined up in rows
Wassaaaffaati saffaa
Word by word
Interpretation
I take an oath on the angels who form compact rows in their worship.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱلزَّٰجِرَٰتِ زَجْرًا
And those who drive [the clouds]
Fazzaajiraati zajraa
Word by word
Interpretation
And I also take an oath on the angels who drive the rainclouds and send them to wherever I command they send rain.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱلتَّـٰلِيَـٰتِ ذِكْرًا
And those who recite the message,
Fattaaliyaati Zikra
Word by word
Interpretation
And I take an oath in the angels who recite the Qur’ān.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ إِلَـٰهَكُمْ لَوَٰحِدٌ
Indeed, your God is One,
Inna Illaahakum la Waahid
Word by word
Interpretation
O people! Indeed, your true deity is one and has no partner: He is Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
رَّبُّ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا وَرَبُّ ٱلْمَشَـٰرِقِ
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.
Rabbus samaawaati wal ardi wa maa bainahumaa wa Rabbul mashaariq
Word by word
Interpretation
The lord of the heavens; the lord of the earth; the lord of what is between the two, and the lord of the sun in all its rising and setting places throughout the year.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا زَيَّنَّا ٱلسَّمَآءَ ٱلدُّنْيَا بِزِينَةٍ ٱلْكَوَاكِبِ
Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars
Innaa zaiyannas samaaa 'ad dunyaa bizeenatinil kawaakib
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, I have beautified the nearest of the heavens to the earth with a beautiful decoration: the stars that are like sparkling jewels to the eyesight.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَحِفْظًا مِّن كُلِّ شَيْطَـٰنٍ مَّارِدٍ
And as protection against every rebellious devil
Wa hifzam min kulli Shaitaanim maarid
Word by word
Interpretation
And I have protected the nearest sky from every rebellious satan, who abstains from my obedience, with the shooting stars.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَّا يَسَّمَّعُونَ إِلَى ٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ وَيُقْذَفُونَ مِن كُلِّ جَانِبٍ
[So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side,
Laa yassamma 'oona ilal mala il a'alaa wa yuqzafoona min kulli jaanib
Word by word
Interpretation
These satans are not able to hear the angels in the heavens, when they discuss the law and decree of Allah they are inspired with. They are bombarded with shooting stars from all sides.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
دُحُورًا ۖ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ وَاصِبٌ
Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment,
Duhooranw wa lahum 'azaabunw waasib
Word by word
Interpretation
To exile them and drive them away from eavesdropping. And in the Hereafter they will suffer a painful, everlasting punishment which will not end.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا مَنْ خَطِفَ ٱلْخَطْفَةَ فَأَتْبَعَهُۥ شِهَابٌ ثَاقِبٌ
Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].
Illaa man khatifal khatfata fa atba'ahoo shihaabun saaqib
Word by word
Interpretation
Except for those satans who happen to quickly snatch something; a statement that the angels discuss among themselves which the people of earth have not yet received information of. A shooting star then goes after it and burns it. Sometimes, the satan is able to pass that information on to its companion before it is burnt by the shooting star, and it reaches the fortune-tellers, who tell a hundred lies with it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱسْتَفْتِهِمْ أَهُمْ أَشَدُّ خَلْقًا أَم مَّنْ خَلَقْنَآ ۚ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَـٰهُم مِّن طِينٍ لَّازِبٍۭ
Then inquire of them, [O Muḥammad], "Are they a stronger [or more difficult] creation or those [others] We have created?" Indeed, We created them [i.e., men] from sticky clay.
Fastaftihim ahum ashaddu khalqan am man khalaqnaa; innaa khalaqnaahum min teenil laazib
Word by word
Interpretation
O Muhammad! So ask the disbelievers who reject the resurrection: “Are you harder to create, and greater in form than other things that Allah has created from the heavens, the earth and the angels?” Indeed, Allah created them from sticky clay, so how could they deny the resurrection when they were created from such a weak substance?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
بَلْ عَجِبْتَ وَيَسْخَرُونَ
But you wonder, while they mock,
Bal'ajibta wa yaskharoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O Muhammad! You are amazed at the power of Allah and His management of the affairs of His creation; you are astonished at the idolaters rejecting the resurrection. While these idolaters mock at what you say regarding the resurrection, due to their extreme denial of it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِذَا ذُكِّرُوا۟ لَا يَذْكُرُونَ
And when they are reminded, they remember not.
Wa izaa zukkiroo laa yazkuroon
Word by word
Interpretation
If these idolaters were to be advised with any advice, they would not take heed from it and would not benefit, because of their hard-heartedness.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِذَا رَأَوْا۟ ءَايَةً يَسْتَسْخِرُونَ
And when they see a sign, they ridicule.
Wa izaa ra aw Aayatinw yastaskhiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And when they witness a miracle from the miracles of the Prophet (peace be upon him) that prove his truthfulness, they exaggerate in showing astonishment and mocking it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَقَالُوٓا۟ إِنْ هَـٰذَآ إِلَّا سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ
And say, "This is not but obvious magic.
Wa qaalooo in haazaa illaa sihrum mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
And they say, “This thing that Muhammad has brought is nothing but clear sorcery.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ
When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?
'A-izaa mitnaa wa kunnaa turaabanw wa 'izaaman 'ainnaa lamab'oosoon
Word by word
Interpretation
“So when we die and become dust and decomposed, crumbling bones, will we be resurrected alive after that? That is indeed, far-fetched.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَوَءَابَآؤُنَا ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ
And our forefathers [as well]?"
Awa aabaa'unal awwaloon
Word by word
Interpretation
“Will our ancient forefathers who dies before us also be resurrected?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قُلْ نَعَمْ وَأَنتُمْ دَٰخِرُونَ
Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible."
Qul na'am wa antum daakhiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
O Muhammad! Say to them in reply: “Yes, you shall be resurrected after you have turned into dust and decomposed bones, and your forefathers will also be resurrected; you will all be resurrected in the condition that you are in a despised and humiliating state.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّمَا هِىَ زَجْرَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ فَإِذَا هُمْ يَنظُرُونَ
It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing.
Fa innamaa hiya zajra tunw waahidatun fa izaa hum yanzuroon
Word by word
Interpretation
It will only be one blow of the trumpet (the second blowing), and suddenly they will all be looking at the horrors of the Day of Judgement, awaiting what Allah will do with them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَقَالُوا۟ يَـٰوَيْلَنَا هَـٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلدِّينِ
They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense."
Qa qaaloo yaa wailanaa haazaa Yawmud-Deen
Word by word
Interpretation
The idolaters who reject the resurrection say, “May we be doomed! This is the Day of Requital on which Allah will requite His servants for whatever deeds they sent forth in their worldly life!”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
هَـٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلْفَصْلِ ٱلَّذِى كُنتُم بِهِۦ تُكَذِّبُونَ
[They will be told], "This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny."
Haazaa Yawmul Faslil lazee kuntum bihee tukaziboon
Word by word
Interpretation
It will be said to them: “This is the Day of Judgement between the servants, which you used to deny and reject in the world!”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
۞ ٱحْشُرُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ وَأَزْوَٰجَهُمْ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْبُدُونَ
[The angels will be ordered], "Gather those who committed wrong, their kinds, and what they used to worship
Uhshurul lazeena zalamoo wa azwaajahum wa maa kaanoo ya'budoon
Word by word
Interpretation
On that day, it will be said to the angels, “Gather the idolaters and their like, who wronged due to their ascribing partners with Allah; all those who followed them in rejection, and all the idols they used to worship instead of Allah. And show them all the path to the hellfire; lead them on to it and drive them towards it, because it is their abode.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ فَٱهْدُوهُمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
Other than Allāh, and guide them to the path of Hellfire
Min doonil laahi fahdoohum ilaa siraatil Jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
On that day, it will be said to the angels, “Gather the idolaters and their like, who wronged due to their ascribing partners with Allah; all those who followed them in rejection, and all the idols they used to worship instead of Allah. And show them all the path to the hellfire; lead them on to it and drive them towards it, because it is their abode.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَقِفُوهُمْ ۖ إِنَّهُم مَّسْـُٔولُونَ
And stop them; indeed, they are to be questioned."
Wa qifoohum innahum mas'ooloon
Word by word
Interpretation
“And hold them back for a while before entering them into the hellfire for them to give account, because they are to be questioned. Then after that, drive them towards the hellfire.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَا لَكُمْ لَا تَنَاصَرُونَ
[They will be asked], "What is [wrong] with you? Why do you not help each other?"
Maa lakum laa tanaasaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And it will be said to them in rebuke, “What is the matter with you that you are not helping each other like you used to in the world, and you used to claim that your idols would help you?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
بَلْ هُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ مُسْتَسْلِمُونَ
But they, that Day, are in surrender.
Bal humul Yawma mustaslimoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Rather, today they are submissive to the command of Allah and humiliated, they will not help each other because of their incapability to do so, and because of their lack of strategies.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ يَتَسَآءَلُونَ
And they will approach one another asking [i.e., blaming] each other.
Wa aqbala ba'duhum 'alaa ba'diny yatasaaa'aloon
Word by word
Interpretation
And they will turn to each other blaming each other and arguing, when shifting the blame and arguing will be of no use.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ تَأْتُونَنَا عَنِ ٱلْيَمِينِ
They will say, "Indeed, you used to come at us from the right."
Qaalooo innakum kuntum taatoonanaa 'anil yameen
Word by word
Interpretation
The followers will say to the leaders, “O our seniors! You use to approach us in matters of religion and truth, and would beautify for us disbelief, ascribing partners with Allah and sins, while scaring us away from the truth that the messengers brought from Allah.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالُوا۟ بَل لَّمْ تَكُونُوا۟ مُؤْمِنِينَ
They [i.e., the oppressors] will say, "Rather, you [yourselves] were not believers,
Qaaloo bal lam takoonoo mu'mineen
Word by word
Interpretation
The leaders will say to the followers: “The matter is not as you claim it is. Rather, you yourselves were upon disbelief and were not believers; you were the rejectors.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَا كَانَ لَنَا عَلَيْكُم مِّن سُلْطَـٰنٍۭ ۖ بَلْ كُنتُمْ قَوْمًا طَـٰغِينَ
And we had over you no authority, but you were a transgressing people.
Wa maa kaana lanaa 'alaikum min sultaanim bal kuntum qawman taagheen
Word by word
Interpretation
“O followers! We had no power or authority over you such that we cause you to disbelieve, ascribe partners with Allah or commit sins. Rather, you were people who transgressed the limit in disbelief and deviance yourselves; we were not the ones who led you astray.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَحَقَّ عَلَيْنَا قَوْلُ رَبِّنَآ ۖ إِنَّا لَذَآئِقُونَ
So the word [i.e., decree] of our Lord has come into effect upon us; indeed, we will taste [punishment].
Fahaqqa 'alainaa qawlu Rabbinaaa innaa lazaaa'iqoon
Word by word
Interpretation
“So the promise of Allah is now imposing on us and on you, when He said, “I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together.” (Ṣād: 85), and because of that we are inevitably going to taste whatever our Lord has promised.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَغْوَيْنَـٰكُمْ إِنَّا كُنَّا غَـٰوِينَ
And we led you to deviation; indeed, we were deviators."
Fa aghwainaakum innaa kunnaa ghaaween
Word by word
Interpretation
“So we called you towards deviance and disbelief; we had deviated from the path of guidance, but all you did was that you followed us because of your disposition to incline towards disbelief and deviance.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ فِى ٱلْعَذَابِ مُشْتَرِكُونَ
So indeed they, that Day, will be sharing in the punishment.
Fa innahum Yawma'izin fil'azaabi mushtarikoon
Word by word
Interpretation
So the followers and the leaders will share in the punishment on the Day of Judgement; none will benefit the other in any way because they were all partners in deviance and disbelief in the world.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَفْعَلُ بِٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ
Indeed, that is how We deal with the criminals.
Innaa kazaalika naf'alu bil mujrimeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, just as I did with these people by making them taste the punishment, I will do the same with other criminals by joining the followers and leaders in the punishment, each in proportion to whatever they deserve of it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوٓا۟ إِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ
Indeed they, when it was said to them, "There is no deity but Allāh," were arrogant
Innahum kaanooo izaa qeela lahum laaa ilaaha illal laahu yastakbiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, these idolaters, when it would be said to them in the world, “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah” so that they could act upon its requirements and leave everything that contradicted it, they would reject answering the call to it and submitting to it out of arrogance from the truth and showing haughtiness to it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَيَقُولُونَ أَئِنَّا لَتَارِكُوٓا۟ ءَالِهَتِنَا لِشَاعِرٍ مَّجْنُونٍۭ
And were saying, "Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?"
Wa yaqooloona a'innaa lataarikooo aalihatinaa lishaa'irim majnoon
Word by word
Interpretation
And they would say, justifying their disbelief: “Should we leave the worship of our idols because of the words of a mad poet?” intending through this statement of theirs: the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
بَلْ جَآءَ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَصَدَّقَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
Rather, he [i.e., the Prophet (ﷺ)] has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
bal jaaa'a bilhaqqi wa saddaqal mursaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
Verily, they have spoken a grave lie, because the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was not a madman nor a poet; he brought the Qur’ān which calls towards the oneness of Allah and towards following His Messenger. He corroborated the message of monotheism and affirmation of the afterlife the messengers brought from Allah; he did not contradict them in anything.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّكُمْ لَذَآئِقُوا۟ ٱلْعَذَابِ ٱلْأَلِيمِ
Indeed, you [disbelievers] will be tasters of the painful punishment,
Innakum lazaaa'iqul 'azaabil aleem
Word by word
Interpretation
O idolaters! You are surely going to suffer the painful punishment on the Day of Judgement due to your disbelief and rejection of the messengers.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَا تُجْزَوْنَ إِلَّا مَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
And you will not be recompensed except for what you used to do -
Wa maa tujzawna illaa maa kuntum ta'maloon
Word by word
Interpretation
O idolaters! Your requital will only be for the disbelief and sins you used to commit in the world.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
But not the chosen servants of Allāh.
Illaa 'ibaadal laahil mukhlaseen
Word by word
Interpretation
However, the believing servants of Allah whom Allah chose for His worship, and they sincerely devoted worship to Him, will be in a place of safety from this punishment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ لَهُمْ رِزْقٌ مَّعْلُومٌ
Those will have a provision determined -
Ulaaa'ika lahum rizqum ma'loom
Word by word
Interpretation
For those sincere servants will be a special provision granted to them by Allah, well-known for its purity, beauty and eternity.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَوَٰكِهُ ۖ وَهُم مُّكْرَمُونَ
Fruits; and they will be honored
Fa waakihu wa hum mukramoon
Word by word
Interpretation
From this special provision will be that they are provided with the purest of fruits they ever eat and desire; on top of that they will be honoured with their ranks being raised and being able to see the blessed face of Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِى جَنَّـٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
In gardens of pleasure
Fee jannaatin Na'eem
Word by word
Interpretation
All that they will get in the permanent gardens of everlasting bliss, which will never expire or cease to exist.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مُّتَقَـٰبِلِينَ
On thrones facing one another.
'Alaa sururim mutaqaa bileen
Word by word
Interpretation
They will lean on thrones opposite to and facing one another; each one happy to meet his brother.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِكَأْسٍ مِّن مَّعِينٍۭ
There will be circulated among them a cup [of wine] from a flowing spring,
Yutaafu 'alaihim bikaasim mim ma'een
Word by word
Interpretation
Glasses of wine, clear like flowing water, shall be passed around them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
بَيْضَآءَ لَذَّةٍ لِّلشَّـٰرِبِينَ
White and delicious to the drinkers;
Baidaaa'a laz zatil lish shaaribeen
Word by word
Interpretation
White in colour, whoever drinks from it will enjoy a complete sensation.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَا فِيهَا غَوْلٌ وَلَا هُمْ عَنْهَا يُنزَفُونَ
No bad effect is there in it, nor from it will they be intoxicated.
Laa feehaa ghawlunw wa laa hum 'anhaa yunzafoon
Word by word
Interpretation
It will not be like the wine of the world; there will be no intoxication that clouds the minds, nor will it give its drinkers headaches. The bodies and minds of its drinkers will remain safe.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَعِندَهُمْ قَـٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ عِينٌ
And with them will be women limiting [their] glances, with large, [beautiful] eyes,
Wa 'indahum qaasiraatut tarfi 'een
Word by word
Interpretation
In Paradise, they will also have chaste wives with beautiful eyes, who will not longingly look towards anyone other than their husbands.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَأَنَّهُنَّ بَيْضٌ مَّكْنُونٌ
As if they were [delicate] eggs, well-protected.
Ka annahunna baidum maknoon
Word by word
Interpretation
In their white complexation blended with a tinge of redness, it will be as if they were ostrich eggs covered by feathers from the wind and dust; protected and untouched by any hand.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ يَتَسَآءَلُونَ
And they will approach one another, inquiring of each other.
Fa aqbala ba'duhum 'alaa badiny yatasaaa 'aloon
Word by word
Interpretation
The people of Paradise will turn to one another asking about their past, and what happened to them in the world.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالَ قَآئِلٌ مِّنْهُمْ إِنِّى كَانَ لِى قَرِينٌ
A speaker among them will say, "Indeed, I had a companion [on earth].
Qaala qaaa'ilum minhum innee kaana lee qareen
Word by word
Interpretation
One of the believers will say, “Indeed, I had a companion in the world who would deny the resurrection.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَقُولُ أَءِنَّكَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُصَدِّقِينَ
Who would say, 'Are you indeed of those who believe
Yaqoolu a'innnaka laminal musaddiqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
He would say to me in denial and mockingly, “O my friend! Are you one of those who believe in the resurrection of the dead?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَدِينُونَ
That when we have died and become dust and bones, we will indeed be recompensed?'"
'A-izaa mitnaa wa kunnaa turaabanw wa 'izaaman 'ainnaa lamadeenoon
Word by word
Interpretation
“When we die and turn into dust and decayed bones, will we then be resurrected and requited for our deeds we did in the world?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالَ هَلْ أَنتُم مُّطَّلِعُونَ
He will say, "Would you [care to] look?"
Qaala hal antum muttali'oon
Word by word
Interpretation
His believing companion will say to his companions of the people of Paradise: “Take a look with me; let us see the outcome of that companion of mine who used to deny the resurrection.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱطَّلَعَ فَرَءَاهُ فِى سَوَآءِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.
Fattala'a fara aahu fee sawaaa'il Jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
So he will take a look and see his companion in the middle of hell.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالَ تَٱللَّهِ إِن كِدتَّ لَتُرْدِينِ
He will say, "By Allāh, you almost ruined me.
Qaala tallaahi in kitta laturdeen
Word by word
Interpretation
He will say: “O my companion! By Allah, you were close to dooming me to the hellfire by calling me towards disbelief and denying the resurrection!”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَوْلَا نِعْمَةُ رَبِّى لَكُنتُ مِنَ ٱلْمُحْضَرِينَ
If not for the favor of my Lord, I would have been of those brought in [to Hell].
Wa law laa ni'matu Rabbee lakuntu minal muhdareen
Word by word
Interpretation
“Had it not been for Allah blessing me with guidance to faith and the ability to accept it, I would have been one of those brought to the punishment like you.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَيِّتِينَ
Then, are we not to die
Afamaa nahnu bimaiyiteen
Word by word
Interpretation
“We, the people of Paradise, will never die.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا مَوْتَتَنَا ٱلْأُولَىٰ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُعَذَّبِينَ
Except for our first death, and we will not be punished?"
Illa mawtatanal oola wa maa nahnu bimu'azzabeen
Word by word
Interpretation
“Except the first death of ours in the world. Instead, we will live forever in Paradise and will not be punished like the disbelievers will be.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Indeed, this is the great attainment.
Inna haazaa falya'ma lil'aamiloon
Word by word
Interpretation
“Indeed, this requital of ours which our Lord has given us, i.e entry into Paradise, living in it forever and salvation from the hellfire, is the greatest, unparallelled success.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لِمِثْلِ هَـٰذَا فَلْيَعْمَلِ ٱلْعَـٰمِلُونَ
For the like of this let the workers [on earth] work.
Limisli haaza falya'ma lil 'aamiloon
Word by word
Interpretation
It is for requital like this the workers should strive for, because this is the profitable trade.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ نُّزُلًا أَمْ شَجَرَةُ ٱلزَّقُّومِ
Is that [i.e., Paradise] a better accommodation or the tree of zaqqūm?
Azaalika khairun nuzulan am shajaratuz Zaqqom
Word by word
Interpretation
Is that aforementioned bounty which Allah has prepared for His servants whom He chose to obey Him, better and more virtuous in rank and honour, than the tree of Zaqqūm which has been cursed in the Qur’ān? It is the food of the disbelievers, which neither nourishes nor satisfies hunger.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا جَعَلْنَـٰهَا فِتْنَةً لِّلظَّـٰلِمِينَ
Indeed, We have made it a torment for the wrongdoers.
Innaa ja'alnaahaa fitnatal lizzaalimeen
Word by word
Interpretation
I have made this tree a trial, with which those who do wrong through disbelief and sins are tested, when they say: “Indeed, fire consumes trees, so it is impossible that it grows in the hellfire.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهَا شَجَرَةٌ تَخْرُجُ فِىٓ أَصْلِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of the Hellfire,
Innahaa shajaratun takhruju feee aslil Jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, the tree of Zaqqūm is a disgusting tree, and is one that comes out of the depth of hell.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
طَلْعُهَا كَأَنَّهُۥ رُءُوسُ ٱلشَّيَـٰطِينِ
Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.
Tal'uhaa ka annahoo ru'oosush Shayaateen
Word by word
Interpretation
The fruits that come out of it are ugly in appearance, like the heads of satans. The ugliness in appearance is a sign of ugliness in nature, which means they revolting in taste.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّهُمْ لَـَٔاكِلُونَ مِنْهَا فَمَالِـُٔونَ مِنْهَا ٱلْبُطُونَ
And indeed, they will eat from it and fill with it their bellies.
Fa innahum la aakiloona minhaa famaali'oona minhal butoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, the disbelievers will eat from its bitter, ugly fruits, and fill their empty bellies with them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ إِنَّ لَهُمْ عَلَيْهَا لَشَوْبًا مِّنْ حَمِيمٍ
Then indeed, they will have after it a mixture of scalding water.
Summa inna lahum 'alaihaa lashawbam min hameem
Word by word
Interpretation
Then, after having eaten them, they will have a disgusting, boiling cocktail to drink.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ إِنَّ مَرْجِعَهُمْ لَإِلَى ٱلْجَحِيمِ
Then indeed, their return will be to the Hellfire.
Summa inna marji'ahum la ilal Jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
Then, their return after that will be to the punishment of hell; they will move from one punishment to another.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُمْ أَلْفَوْا۟ ءَابَآءَهُمْ ضَآلِّينَ
Indeed they found their fathers astray.
Innahum alfaw aabaaa'ahum daaalleen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, these disbelievers found their forefathers astray from the path of guidance and followed them blindly without proof of their truth.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَهُمْ عَلَىٰٓ ءَاثَـٰرِهِمْ يُهْرَعُونَ
So they hastened [to follow] in their footsteps.
Fahum 'alaa aasaarihim yuhra'oon
Word by word
Interpretation
So they hastily followed the footsteps of their forefathers in deviance, as if they were harassed and forced into doing so.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدْ ضَلَّ قَبْلَهُمْ أَكْثَرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
And there had already strayed before them most of the former peoples,
Wa laqad dalla qablahum aksarul awwaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
Verily, the majority of people before them also went astray. So O Messenger, those to whom you have been sent are not the first to go astray.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا فِيهِم مُّنذِرِينَ
And We had already sent among them warners.
Wa laqad arsalnaa feehim munzireen
Word by word
Interpretation
Verily, I sent to the previous nations messengers who would warn them of the punishment of Allah, but they disbelieved.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱنظُرْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَـٰقِبَةُ ٱلْمُنذَرِينَ
Then look how was the end of those who were warned -
Fanzur kaifa kaana 'aaqibatul munzareen
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! See what the outcome was of the nations who were warned by their messengers but did not accept their warning! Indeed, their outcome was entering into the hellfire having to live in it forever due to their disbelief and rejection of their messengers.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
But not the chosen servants of Allāh.
Illaa 'ibaadal laahil mukhlaseen
Word by word
Interpretation
Except for those whom Allah chose to believe in Him and His oneness; they were saved from the punishment which was the outcome of the disbelieving rejectors.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدْ نَادَىٰنَا نُوحٌ فَلَنِعْمَ ٱلْمُجِيبُونَ
And Noah had certainly called Us, and [We are] the best of responders.
Wa laqad naadaanaa Noohun falani'mal mujeeboon
Word by word
Interpretation
Verily, My Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) called out to Me when he supplicated against his people who had rejected him. I am the best of answerers; I quickly answered his supplication against his people.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَنَجَّيْنَـٰهُ وَأَهْلَهُۥ مِنَ ٱلْكَرْبِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
And We saved him and his family from the great affliction.
Wa jajainaahu wa ahlahoo minal karbil 'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
And I saved him, together with members of his household and the believers with him from the harm of his people and from drowning in the great flood, which was sent upon the disbelievers from his people.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَجَعَلْنَا ذُرِّيَّتَهُۥ هُمُ ٱلْبَاقِينَ
And We made his descendants those remaining [on the earth]
Wa ja'alnaa zurriyyatahoo hummul baaqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
I saved his family members and his believing followers only, because I drowned the others from his disbelieving nation.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ فِى ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ
And left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Wa taraknaa 'alaihi fil aakhireen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I left a good legacy for him in the nations that would come after, who would praise Noah and always mention him with good.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَىٰ نُوحٍ فِى ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
"Peace upon Noah among the worlds."
Salaamun 'alaa Noohin fil 'aalameen
Word by word
Interpretation
It is a security and safety for Noah from the following nations saying evil regarding him. Instead, praise and positive mention of him will remain.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Innaa kazaalika najzil muhsineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, I grant those who do good through their worship and obedience to Me alone, the same type of reward I granted to Noah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُۥ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Innahoo min 'ibaadinal mu'mineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Noah was definitely one of My servants who believed and acted according to My obedience.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ أَغْرَقْنَا ٱلْـَٔاخَرِينَ
Then We drowned the others [i.e., disbelievers].
Summa aghraqnal aakhareen
Word by word
Interpretation
Then, I drowned the rest by the flood I sent upon them. None of them remained.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
۞ وَإِنَّ مِن شِيعَتِهِۦ لَإِبْرَٰهِيمَ
And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,
Wa ina min shee'atihee la Ibraaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, Abraham was someone on the same religion as Noah, and he also called to the Oneness of Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِذْ جَآءَ رَبَّهُۥ بِقَلْبٍ سَلِيمٍ
When he came to his Lord with a sound heart
Iz jaaa'a Rabbahoo bi qalbin saleem
Word by word
Interpretation
Remember when he came to his Lord with a heart pure from ascribing partners to Allah and from doubts, full of sincerity to Allah only wanted good for the creation.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِذْ قَالَ لِأَبِيهِ وَقَوْمِهِۦ مَاذَا تَعْبُدُونَ
[And] when he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?
Iz qaala li abeehi wa qawmihee maazaa ta'budoon
Word by word
Interpretation
When he said to his father and his idolatrous nation, rebuking them, “What do you worship instead of Allah?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَئِفْكًا ءَالِهَةً دُونَ ٱللَّهِ تُرِيدُونَ
Is it falsehood [as] gods other than Allāh you desire?
A'ifkan aalihatan doonal laahi tureedoon
Word by word
Interpretation
“O my people, do you prefer to worship idols besides Allah basing your worship on a completely fabricated lie?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَمَا ظَنُّكُم بِرَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
Then what is your thought about the Lord of the worlds?"
Famaa zannukum bi Rabbil'aalameen
Word by word
Interpretation
“O my people! What do you think will happen when you meet the Lord of the worlds, while you used to worship things other than Him? What do you think He will do to you?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَنَظَرَ نَظْرَةً فِى ٱلنُّجُومِ
And he cast a look at the stars.
Fanazara nazratan finnujoom
Word by word
Interpretation
So Abraham took a glance at the stars, hatching a plan to come out of having to go out with his people.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَقَالَ إِنِّى سَقِيمٌ
And said, "Indeed, I am [about to be] ill."
Faqaala inee saqeem
Word by word
Interpretation
He said, presenting an excuse from having to go with his people to their festival, “I am sick.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَتَوَلَّوْا۟ عَنْهُ مُدْبِرِينَ
So they turned away from him, departing.
Fatawallaw 'anhu mudbireen
Word by word
Interpretation
So they left him behind and went.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَرَاغَ إِلَىٰٓ ءَالِهَتِهِمْ فَقَالَ أَلَا تَأْكُلُونَ
Then he turned to their gods and said, "Do you not eat?
Faraagha ilaaa aalihatihim faqaala alaa taakuloon
Word by word
Interpretation
He turned towards the idols they would worship instead of Allah, and said mocking them, “Will you not eat from the food the idolaters make for you?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَا لَكُمْ لَا تَنطِقُونَ
What is [wrong] with you that you do not speak?".
Maa lakum laa tantiqoon
Word by word
Interpretation
“What is the matter with you that you do not speak, nor answer whoever asks you? Can this type of thing be worshipped instead of Allah?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَرَاغَ عَلَيْهِمْ ضَرْبًۢا بِٱلْيَمِينِ
And he turned upon them a blow with [his] right hand.
Faraagha 'alaihim darbam bilyameen
Word by word
Interpretation
Then, Abraham started hitting them with his right hand, intending to break them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَقْبَلُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ يَزِفُّونَ
Then they [i.e., the people] came toward him, hastening.
Fa aqbalooo ilaihi yaziffoon
Word by word
Interpretation
So the worshippers of these idols came rushing to him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالَ أَتَعْبُدُونَ مَا تَنْحِتُونَ
He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve,
Qaala ata'budoona maa tanhitoon
Word by word
Interpretation
But Abraham countered them with steadfastness, and said to them rebuking them, “Do you worship idols instead of Allah, which you carve with your own hands?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱللَّهُ خَلَقَكُمْ وَمَا تَعْمَلُونَ
While Allāh created you and that which you do?"
Wallaahu khalaqakum wa maa ta'maloon
Word by word
Interpretation
“While Allah (may He be glorified) is the one who created your bodies and your actions; the making of these idols are also from your actions, so He is most deserving that you worship Him alone and not ascribe partners with Him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالُوا۟ ٱبْنُوا۟ لَهُۥ بُنْيَـٰنًا فَأَلْقُوهُ فِى ٱلْجَحِيمِ
They said, "Construct for him a structure [i.e., furnace] and throw him into the burning fire."
Qaalub noo lahoo bun yaanan fa alqoohu fil jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
When they became speechless to his clear reasoning they resorted to violence, and consulted with each other about what they should do with Abraham. They said, “Build a structure from him, fill it with firewood and set it on fire, then throw him into it.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَرَادُوا۟ بِهِۦ كَيْدًا فَجَعَلْنَـٰهُمُ ٱلْأَسْفَلِينَ
And they intended for him a plan [i.e., harm], but We made them the most debased.
Fa araadoo bihee kaidan faja 'alnaahumul asfaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
So the people of Abraham intended to do evil to Abraham by destroying him so they could be saved from him, but I made them the losers when I made the fire cool and safe for him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَقَالَ إِنِّى ذَاهِبٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّى سَيَهْدِينِ
And [then] he said, "Indeed, I will go to [where I am ordered by] my Lord; He will guide me.
Wa qaala innee zaahibun ilaa Rabbee sa yahdeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Abraham said, “I am going to emigrate to my Lord and leave the city of my people so that I am able worship Him. My Lord will guide me to whatever is good for me in the world and the Hereafter.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
رَبِّ هَبْ لِى مِنَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ
My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous."
Rabbi hab lee minas saaliheen
Word by word
Interpretation
“O my Lord! Grant me a pious child who will be a means of help for me and a substitute for me from my people in the wilderness.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَبَشَّرْنَـٰهُ بِغُلَـٰمٍ حَلِيمٍ
So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy.
Fabashsharnaahu bighulaamin haleem
Word by word
Interpretation
So I answered his supplication for him and gave him news which pleased him, when I gave him the good news of a child who would grow old and become forbearing. This child was Ishmael (peace be upon him).
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ ٱلسَّعْىَ قَالَ يَـٰبُنَىَّ إِنِّىٓ أَرَىٰ فِى ٱلْمَنَامِ أَنِّىٓ أَذْبَحُكَ فَٱنظُرْ مَاذَا تَرَىٰ ۚ قَالَ يَـٰٓأَبَتِ ٱفْعَلْ مَا تُؤْمَرُ ۖ سَتَجِدُنِىٓ إِن شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ مِنَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ
And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allāh wills, of the steadfast."
Falamma balagha ma'a hus sa'ya qaala yaa buniya inneee araa fil manaami anneee azbahuka fanzur maazaa taraa; qaala yaaa abatif 'al maa tu'maru satajidunee in shaaa'allaahu minas saabireen
Word by word
Interpretation
When Ishmael grew into a youth and reached working age, his father Abraham saw a dream. The dreams of prophets are a form of divine revelation, so Abraham said to his son, informing him of the meaning of this dream, “O my son! Indeed, I saw in my sleep that I am slaughtering you; what is your opinion in the matter?” Ishmael replied to him saying, “O my father! Do whatever Allah has commanded you to do in slaughtering me. You will find me one of those who are patient and content with the order of Allah.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَلَمَّآ أَسْلَمَا وَتَلَّهُۥ لِلْجَبِينِ
And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead,
Falammaaa aslamaa wa tallahoo liljabeen
Word by word
Interpretation
So when they submitted to Allah and obeyed him, Abraham laid his son down on his forehead, to carry out the order given to him to slaughter his son.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَنَـٰدَيْنَـٰهُ أَن يَـٰٓإِبْرَٰهِيمُ
We called to him, "O Abraham,
Wa naadainaahu ai yaaaa Ibraheem
Word by word
Interpretation
I called out to Abraham while he was about to carry out the order of Allah to slaughter his son, saying: “O Abraham!”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَدْ صَدَّقْتَ ٱلرُّءْيَآ ۚ إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Qad saddaqtar ru'yaa; innaa kazaalika najzil muhsineen
Word by word
Interpretation
“You have fulfilled the dream you saw in your sleep by resolving to slaughter your son. Just as I rewarded you by freeing you of this great trial, I also reward those who do good by saving them from trials and difficulties.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْبَلَـٰٓؤُا۟ ٱلْمُبِينُ
Indeed, this was the clear trial.
Inna haazaa lahuwal balaaa'ul mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, this was a clear test which Abraham passed.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَفَدَيْنَـٰهُ بِذِبْحٍ عَظِيمٍ
And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,
Wa fadainaahu bizibhin 'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
And I set Ishmael free in exchange for a huge ram which was to be slaughtered instead of him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ فِى ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Wa taraknaa 'alaihi fil aakhireen
Word by word
Interpretation
I preserved good praise for Abraham to remain among the following nations.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ
"Peace upon Abraham."
Salaamun 'alaaa Ibraaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
As a commemoration for Abraham from Allah, and a prayer to keep him safe from every harm and difficulty.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Kazaalika najzil muhsineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Just as I requited Abraham with this reward for his obedience, I also reward those who do good.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُۥ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Innahoo min 'ibaadinal mu'mineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, Abraham was one of My believing servants who fulfilled the demands of his servitude to Me.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَبَشَّرْنَـٰهُ بِإِسْحَـٰقَ نَبِيًّا مِّنَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ
And We gave him good tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous.
Wa bashsharnaahu bi Ishaaqa Nabiyayam minas saaliheen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I gave him glad tidings of another son who would become a Prophet and a pious servant: he was Isaac. It was another reward for his obedience to Allah by resolving to slaughter his only son, Ishmael.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَبَـٰرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَىٰٓ إِسْحَـٰقَ ۚ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِهِمَا مُحْسِنٌ وَظَالِمٌ لِّنَفْسِهِۦ مُبِينٌ
And We blessed him and Isaac. But among their descendants is the doer of good and the clearly unjust to himself [i.e., sinner].
Wa baaraknaa 'alaihi wa 'alaaa Ishaaq; wa min zurriyya tihimaa muhsinunw wa zaalimul linafshihee mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I showered upon him and his son Isaac My special blessings and gave them both many bounties, from which one was an increase in offspring. There were those in their progeny who did good by obeying their Lord, and those who clearly wronged themselves by disbelief and committing sins.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدْ مَنَنَّا عَلَىٰ مُوسَىٰ وَهَـٰرُونَ
And We did certainly confer favor upon Moses and Aaron.
Wa laqad mananna alaa Moosaa wa Haaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And verily I favoured Moses and his brother Aaron with messengership.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَنَجَّيْنَـٰهُمَا وَقَوْمَهُمَا مِنَ ٱلْكَرْبِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
And We saved them and their people from the great affliction,
Wa najjainaahumaa wa qawmahumaa minal karbil 'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
I saved them and their nation, the Israelites, from Pharaoh enslaving them and from drowning.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَنَصَرْنَـٰهُمْ فَكَانُوا۟ هُمُ ٱلْغَـٰلِبِينَ
And We supported them so it was they who overcame.
Wa nasarnaahum fakaanoo humul ghaalibeen
Word by word
Interpretation
I also helped them against Pharaoh and his armies, so they had the upper hand over their enemies.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمَا ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ ٱلْمُسْتَبِينَ
And We gave them the explicit Scripture [i.e., the Torah],
Wa aatainaahumal Kitaabal mustabeen
Word by word
Interpretation
I gave Moses and his brother Aaron the Torah; a clear book from Allah in which there was no doubt.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَهَدَيْنَـٰهُمَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
And We guided them on the straight path.
Wa hadainaahumus Siraatal Mustaqeem
Word by word
Interpretation
I also guided them towards the straight path in which there was no deviance. It was the path of the religion of Islam which led to the pleasure of the Creator (may He be glorified).
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِمَا فِى ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ
And We left for them [favorable mention] among later generations:
Wa taraknaa 'alaihimaa fil aakhireen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I also preserved for them positive mention and good praise among the following nations.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَىٰ مُوسَىٰ وَهَـٰرُونَ
"Peace upon Moses and Aaron."
Salaamun 'alaa Moosaa wa Haaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
As a commemoration from Allah for them, in praise of them and as a prayer for safety from every harm.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Innaa kazaalika najzil muhsineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Just as I requited Moses and Aaron with this good reward, I also reward those who do good by obeying their Lord.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُمَا مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Indeed, they were of Our believing servants.
Innahumaa min 'ibaadinal mu'mineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, Moses and Aaron were two of My servants who believed in me and strove to do that which I legislated for them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّ إِلْيَاسَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers,
Wa inna Ilyaasa laminal mursaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, Elias was one of the messengers sent by his Lord. He blessed him with messengership and prophethood.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِذْ قَالَ لِقَوْمِهِۦٓ أَلَا تَتَّقُونَ
When he said to his people, "Will you not fear Allāh?
Iz qaala liqawmiheee alaa tattaqoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Remember when he said to his people whom he was sent towards from the Israelites, “O my people! Will you not fear Allah by fulfilling His commands, of which is monotheism, and refraining from the things He has not allowed, from which is ascribing partners with Him?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَتَدْعُونَ بَعْلًا وَتَذَرُونَ أَحْسَنَ ٱلْخَـٰلِقِينَ
Do you call upon Baʿl and leave the best of creators -
Atad'oona Ba'lanw wa tazaroona ahsanal khaaliqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
“Do you worship your idol Ba‘l instead of Allah and leave the worship of Allah who is the best of creators?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ٱللَّهَ رَبَّكُمْ وَرَبَّ ءَابَآئِكُمُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
Allāh, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?"
Allaaha Rabbakum wa Rabba aabaaa'ikumul awwaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
“Allah is your lord who created you and created your forefathers before you; He is the most deserving of worship, not anything else like the idols which cannot benefit nor harm.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَكَذَّبُوهُ فَإِنَّهُمْ لَمُحْضَرُونَ
And they denied him, so indeed, they will be brought [for punishment],
Fakazzaboohu fa inna hum lamuhdaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
The only response of his nation was that they rejected him, and because of their rejection they will be brought to the punishment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
Except the chosen servants of Allāh.
Illaa 'ibaadal laahil mukhlaseen
Word by word
Interpretation
Except for those who were believers and devoted their worship to Allah alone; they will be saved from being brought to the punishment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ فِى ٱلْـَٔاخِرِينَ
And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations:
Wa taraknaa 'alaihi fil aakhireen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I also preserved for him positive mention and good praise among the following nations.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَىٰٓ إِلْ يَاسِينَ
"Peace upon Elias."
Salaamun 'alaaa Ilyaaseen
Word by word
Interpretation
As a commemoration from Allah and praise for Elias.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.
Innaa kazaalika najzil muhsineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Just as I requited Elias with this good reward, I also reward those of My believing servants who do good.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُۥ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Indeed, he was of Our believing servants.
Innahoo min 'ibaadinal mu'mineen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, Elias was one of My true believing servants who are sincere in their belief in Me.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّ لُوطًا لَّمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
And indeed, Lot was among the messengers.
Wa inna Lootal laminal mursaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
And indeed, Lot was one of the messengers of Allah who were sent to their people as bearers of good news and warners.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِذْ نَجَّيْنَـٰهُ وَأَهْلَهُۥٓ أَجْمَعِينَ
[So mention] when We saved him and his family, all,
Iz najjainaahu wa ahlahooo ajma'een
Word by word
Interpretation
So remember when I saved him and members of his household from the punishment that was sent upon his people.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا عَجُوزًا فِى ٱلْغَـٰبِرِينَ
Except an old woman [i.e., his wife] among those who remained [with the evildoers].
Illaa 'ajoozan fil ghaabireen
Word by word
Interpretation
Except for his wife, because she was a woman whom the punishment of her people included within it, due to her being a disbeliever like them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ دَمَّرْنَا ٱلْـَٔاخَرِينَ
Then We destroyed the others.
Summa dammarnal aakhareen
Word by word
Interpretation
Then, I destroyed the remainder of his people who rejected him and did not believe in what he had brought.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّكُمْ لَتَمُرُّونَ عَلَيْهِم مُّصْبِحِينَ
And indeed, you pass by them in the morning
Wa innakum latamurroona 'alaihim musbiheen
Word by word
Interpretation
O people of Makkah! Indeed, you pass by their dwellings in you journeys towards the Levant in the morning.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَبِٱلَّيْلِ ۗ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ
And at night. Then will you not use reason?
Wa billail; afalaa ta'qiloon
Word by word
Interpretation
And likewise, you also pass by them at night. So do you not understand and take heed from the outcome of these people after they rejected, disbelieved and committed indecency, indecent behaviour, immorality, immoral behaviour, sexual indecency, sexual immortality which was unprecedented?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّ يُونُسَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers.
Wa inna Yoonusa laminal mursaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
And indeed, Jonah was one of the messengers of Allah who were sent to their people as bearers of good news and warners.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِذْ أَبَقَ إِلَى ٱلْفُلْكِ ٱلْمَشْحُونِ
[Mention] when he ran away to the laden ship.
Iz abaqa ilal fulkil mash hoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Remember when he became angry over his people and left them, boarding a ship full of passengers and goods.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَسَاهَمَ فَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُدْحَضِينَ
And he drew lots and was among the losers.
Fasaahama fakaana minal mudhadeen
Word by word
Interpretation
The ship was close to sinking because of its load, so the passengers drew lots to throw some of them overboard, fearing its sinking because of too many passengers. Jonah was one of the names that were drawn, and so they threw him in to the sea.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱلْتَقَمَهُ ٱلْحُوتُ وَهُوَ مُلِيمٌ
Then the fish swallowed him, while he was blameworthy.
Faltaqamahul hootu wa huwa muleem
Word by word
Interpretation
So when they threw him into the sea, a whale took him and swallowed him. He was to face the blame that was to come to him, because of him going to the sea without permission from his Lord.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَلَوْلَآ أَنَّهُۥ كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُسَبِّحِينَ
And had he not been of those who exalt Allāh,
Falaw laaa annahoo kaana minal musabbiheen
Word by word
Interpretation
Had it not been that Jonah was one of those who would remember Allah abundantly before whatever afflicted him, and had it not been for his glorifying Allah in the stomach of the whale
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَلَبِثَ فِى بَطْنِهِۦٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَ
He would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected.
Lalabisa fee batniheee ilaa Yawmi yub'asoon
Word by word
Interpretation
he would have remained in the stomach of the whale until the Day of Judgement, with it having become his grave.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
۞ فَنَبَذْنَـٰهُ بِٱلْعَرَآءِ وَهُوَ سَقِيمٌ
But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.
Fanabaznaahu bil'araaa'i wa huwa saqeem
Word by word
Interpretation
So I took him from the stomach of the whale and placed him on a land barren of trees and buildings, in the state that he was physically weak because of having stayed in the stomach of the whale for a while.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَنۢبَتْنَا عَلَيْهِ شَجَرَةً مِّن يَقْطِينٍ
And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.
Wa ambatnaa 'alaihi shajaratam mai yaqteen
Word by word
Interpretation
I then made a gourd tree grow for him on that barren earth, which would give him shade.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَرْسَلْنَـٰهُ إِلَىٰ مِا۟ئَةِ أَلْفٍ أَوْ يَزِيدُونَ
And We sent him to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.
Wa arsalnaahu ilaa mi'ati alfin aw yazeedoon
Word by word
Interpretation
And I sent him back to his people, their number being a hundred thousand and more.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَـَٔامَنُوا۟ فَمَتَّعْنَـٰهُمْ إِلَىٰ حِينٍ
And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.
Fa aamanoo famatta' naahum ilaa heen
Word by word
Interpretation
They brought faith and believed in whatever He brought, so Allah granted them enjoyment in their worldly lives until their fixed lifetimes expired.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱسْتَفْتِهِمْ أَلِرَبِّكَ ٱلْبَنَاتُ وَلَهُمُ ٱلْبَنُونَ
So inquire of them, [O Muḥammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?
Fastaftihim ali Rabbikal banaatu wa lahumul banoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O Muhammad! So ask these idolaters, idolaters a rebuking question: “Do you attribute for Allah daughters which you yourselves dislike, while attributing sons for yourselves whom you love? What kind of distribution is this?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَمْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةَ إِنَـٰثًا وَهُمْ شَـٰهِدُونَ
Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"
Am khalaqnal malaaa'i kata inaasanw wa hm shaahidoon
Word by word
Interpretation
How could they claim the angels are female when they were not present at the time of their creation and did not witness it?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَلَآ إِنَّهُم مِّنْ إِفْكِهِمْ لَيَقُولُونَ
Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,
Alaaa innahum min ifkihim la yaqooloon
Word by word
Interpretation
Listen carefully! Indeed, the idolaters, idolaters from their attributing lies unto Allah
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَدَ ٱللَّهُ وَإِنَّهُمْ لَكَـٰذِبُونَ
"Allāh has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.
Waladal laahu wa innhum lakaaziboon
Word by word
Interpretation
attribute offspring to Him, and indeed, they are liars in this claim of theirs.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَصْطَفَى ٱلْبَنَاتِ عَلَى ٱلْبَنِينَ
Has He chosen daughters over sons?
Astafal banaati 'alal baneen
Word by word
Interpretation
Would Allah prefer daughters for Himself which you dislike, over sons which you like? Never!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَا لَكُمْ كَيْفَ تَحْكُمُونَ
What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?
Maa lakum kaifa tahkumoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O idolaters, what is wrong with you that you make this unjust judgment where you make daughters for Allah and sons for yourself?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ
Then will you not be reminded?
Afalaa tazakkaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
Would you not take admonition of this wrong belief you are on? If you were to take heed, you would stop saying such as statement.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَمْ لَكُمْ سُلْطَـٰنٌ مُّبِينٌ
Or do you have a clear authority?
Am lakum sultaanum mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Or do you have a clear proof from a divine scripture or a messenger from Allah?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأْتُوا۟ بِكِتَـٰبِكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ
Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.
Faatoo bi Kitaabikum in kuntum saadiqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Then bring your book which bears for you evidence of this if you are true in what you claim.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَجَعَلُوا۟ بَيْنَهُۥ وَبَيْنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ نَسَبًا ۚ وَلَقَدْ عَلِمَتِ ٱلْجِنَّةُ إِنَّهُمْ لَمُحْضَرُونَ
And they have made [i.e., claimed] between Him and the jinn a lineage, but the jinn have already known that they [who made such claims] will be brought [to punishment].
Wa ja'aloo bainahoo wa bainal jinnati nasabaa; wa laqad 'alimatil jinnatu innahum lamuhdaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And the idolaters made blood ties between Allah and the angels when they claimed the angels are Allah’s daughters and their mothers are the elite jinns. But the jinns already know Allah will bring them to be reckoned, so if there was lineage between Him and them he would not bring them for that.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ
Exalted is Allāh above what they describe,
Subhaanal laahi 'ammaa yasifoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Pure is Allah and exalted from what the idolaters describe Him with of that which does not befit Him, such as children, partners.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
Except the chosen servants of Allāh [who do not share in that sin].
Illaa 'ibaadal laahil mukhlaseen
Word by word
Interpretation
Except Allah’s chosen servants, as they do not describe Allah except with the qualities of majesty and perfection which are befitting for Him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّكُمْ وَمَا تَعْبُدُونَ
So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,
Fa innakum wa maa ta'ubdoon
Word by word
Interpretation
So you, O idolaters, and what you worship besides Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَآ أَنتُمْ عَلَيْهِ بِفَـٰتِنِينَ
You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him
Maaa antum 'alaihi befaaatineen
Word by word
Interpretation
You cannot misguide anyone from the true religion.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا مَنْ هُوَ صَالِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.
Illaa man huwa saalil jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
Except one whom Allah has decreed is from the people of hell, as Allah will carry out His decree regarding him and so he will disbelieve and enter the fire. As for you and your gods, you do not have power over that.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَا مِنَّآ إِلَّا لَهُۥ مَقَامٌ مَّعْلُومٌ
[The angels say], "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.
Wa maa minnasa illaa lahoo maqaamum ma'loom
Word by word
Interpretation
And the angels said, stating their servitude to Allah and their being free of what the idolaters claimed: “There is nobody amongst us except that he has a known position in Allah’s worship and obedience.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّا لَنَحْنُ ٱلصَّآفُّونَ
And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].
Wa innaa llanah nus saaffoon
Word by word
Interpretation
And we declare Him pure of qualities and descriptions which do not befit Him”.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّا لَنَحْنُ ٱلْمُسَبِّحُونَ
And indeed, we are those who exalt Allāh."
Wa innaa lanah nul musabbihoon
Word by word
Interpretation
And we declare Him pure of qualities and descriptions which do not befit Him”.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِن كَانُوا۟ لَيَقُولُونَ
And indeed, they [i.e., the disbelievers] used to say,
Wa in kaanoo la yaqooloon
Word by word
Interpretation
And the idolaters from the people of Makkah used to say before Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent: “If we had a book of the previous people, such as the Torah for example, we would have worshipped Allah sincerely”. But they are lying in that, as Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought them the Qur’ān but they disbelieved in it. So soon they will know the severe punishment that is waiting for them on the day of judgment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَوْ أَنَّ عِندَنَا ذِكْرًا مِّنَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
"If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,
Law anna 'indana zikram minal awwaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
And the idolaters from the people of Makkah used to say before Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent: “If we had a book of the previous people, such as the Torah for example, we would have worshipped Allah sincerely”. But they are lying in that, as Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought them the Qur’ān but they disbelieved in it. So soon they will know the severe punishment that is waiting for them on the day of judgment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَكُنَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
We would have been the chosen servants of Allāh."
Lakunna 'ibaadal laahil mukhlaseen
Word by word
Interpretation
And the idolaters from the people of Makkah used to say before Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent: “If we had a book of the previous people, such as the Torah for example, we would have worshipped Allah sincerely”. But they are lying in that, as Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought them the Qur’ān but they disbelieved in it. So soon they will know the severe punishment that is waiting for them on the day of judgment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَكَفَرُوا۟ بِهِۦ ۖ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ
But they disbelieved in it, so they are going to know.
Fakafaroo bihee fasawfa ya'lamoon
Word by word
Interpretation
And the idolaters from the people of Makkah used to say before Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent: “If we had a book of the previous people, such as the Torah for example, we would have worshipped Allah sincerely”. But they are lying in that, as Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought them the Qur’ān but they disbelieved in it. So soon they will know the severe punishment that is waiting for them on the day of judgment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدْ سَبَقَتْ كَلِمَتُنَا لِعِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
And Our word [i.e., decree] has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,
Wa laqad sabaqat Kalimatunaa li'ibaadinal mursa leen
Word by word
Interpretation
And My word to My messengers, which nobody can adjust or refute, has already passed that they will be helped against their enemies through the proof and strength I have favoured them with
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُمْ لَهُمُ ٱلْمَنصُورُونَ
[That] indeed, they would be those given victory
Innaa hum lahumul mansooroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And My word to My messengers, which nobody can adjust or refute, has already passed that they will be helped against their enemies through the proofand strength I have favoured them with
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّ جُندَنَا لَهُمُ ٱلْغَـٰلِبُونَ
And [that] indeed, Our soldiers [i.e., the believers] will be those who overcome.
Wa inna jundana lahumul ghaaliboon
Word by word
Interpretation
And victory is for My army which fights in My way, so that My word is the highest.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَتَوَلَّ عَنْهُمْ حَتَّىٰ حِينٍ
So, [O Muḥammad], leave them for a time.
Fatawalla 'anhum hatta heen
Word by word
Interpretation
So turn away, O Messenger, from these stubborn idolaters until a time which Allah knows, until the time of their punishment comes.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَبْصِرْهُمْ فَسَوْفَ يُبْصِرُونَ
And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.
Wa absirhum fasawfa yubsiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And look at them when the punishment comes upon them, for they themselves will see when seeing will not benefit.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَفَبِعَذَابِنَا يَسْتَعْجِلُونَ
Then for Our punishment are they impatient?
Afabi'azaabinaa yasta'jiloon
Word by word
Interpretation
Then do these idolaters hastily seek the punishment of Allah?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِذَا نَزَلَ بِسَاحَتِهِمْ فَسَآءَ صَبَاحُ ٱلْمُنذَرِينَ
But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.
Fa izaa nazala bisaahatihim fasaaa'a sabaahul munzareen
Word by word
Interpretation
Then when Allah’s punishment comes upon them, what a bad morning will theirs be!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَتَوَلَّ عَنْهُمْ حَتَّىٰ حِينٍ
And leave them for a time.
Wa tawalla 'anhum hattaa heen
Word by word
Interpretation
And turn away, O Messenger, from them when Allah decides their punishment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَبْصِرْ فَسَوْفَ يُبْصِرُونَ
And see, for they are going to see.
Wa absir fasawfa yubsiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And look, for these people will see the punishment and punishment of Allah that comes upon them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
سُبْحَـٰنَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ ٱلْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.
Subhaana Rabbika Rabbil 'izzati 'amma yasifoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O Muhammad, exhalt your Lord declaring his glorification, the Lord of Honour, and exalt Him above the qualities of deficiency the idolaters describe Him with.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَسَلَـٰمٌ عَلَى ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
And peace upon the messengers.
Wa salaamun 'alalmursaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
And Allah’s greetings and His praise be for His noble messengers.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
And praise to Allāh, Lord of the worlds.
Walhamdu lillaahi Rabbil 'aalameen
Word by word
Interpretation
And all praise is for Allah, as He is deserving of it, and He is Lord of all the creation. They have no lord besides Him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.