Surah 44 · 59 verses
Ad-Dukhan
الدخان
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
حمٓ
Ḥā, Meem.
Haa Meeem
Word by word
Interpretation
Ḥā Mīm. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلْكِتَـٰبِ ٱلْمُبِينِ
By the clear Book,
Wal Kitaabil Mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Allah takes an oath on the Qur’ān which clearly explains the path of guidance towards the truth.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةٍ مُّبَـٰرَكَةٍ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنذِرِينَ
Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind].
Innaaa anzalnaahu fee lailatim mubaarakah; innaa kunnaa munzireen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, I revealed the Qur’ān on the Night of Decree; it is a night of much goodness. Indeed, I warn through this Qur’ān.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيمٍ
Therein [i.e., on that night] is made distinct every precise matter -
Feehaa yufraqu kullu amrin hakeem
Word by word
Interpretation
On this night every precise matter related to provisions, lifespans etc. are decided which Allah is to make happen that year.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَمْرًا مِّنْ عِندِنَآ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُرْسِلِينَ
[Every] matter [proceeding] from Us. Indeed, We were to send [a messenger]
Amram min 'indinaaa; innaa kunnaa mursileen
Word by word
Interpretation
I decide every precise matter of Mine; indeed, I am the one who sends the messengers.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
رَحْمَةً مِّن رَّبِّكَ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
As mercy from your Lord. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing,
Rahmatam mir rabbik; innahoo Huwas Samee'ul 'Aleem
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! I send the messengers through My mercy for those whom they are sent towards. Indeed, may I be glorified I am the Hearer of the statements of My servants, the Knower of their intentions; none of them are hidden from Me.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
رَبِّ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَآ ۖ إِن كُنتُم مُّوقِنِينَ
Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them, if you would be certain.
Rabbis samaawaati wal ardi wa maa bainahumaa; in kuntum mooqineen
Word by word
Interpretation
He is the Lord of the heavens, the earth and whatever lies between them. If you are convinced of that, then bring faith upon my Messenger.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ ۖ رَبُّكُمْ وَرَبُّ ءَابَآئِكُمُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death. [He is] your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers.
Laaa ilaaha illaa Huwa yuhyee wa yumeetu Rabbukum wa Rabbu aabaaa'ikumul awwaleen
Word by word
Interpretation
There is no true deity except him. He gives life and causes death; there is no one that does that except Him. He is your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers before you.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّ يَلْعَبُونَ
But they are in doubt, amusing themselves.
Bal hum fee shakkiny yal'aboon
Word by word
Interpretation
These idolaters are not convinced of that, rather, they are in doubt about it and distract themselves from it with the falsehood they are in.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱرْتَقِبْ يَوْمَ تَأْتِى ٱلسَّمَآءُ بِدُخَانٍ مُّبِينٍ
Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke
Fartaqib Yawma taatis samaaa'u bidukhaanim mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
So O Messenger! Wait for their punishment that will come soon: a day when the sky is clearly filled with smoke.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَغْشَى ٱلنَّاسَ ۖ هَـٰذَا عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
Covering the people; this is a painful torment.
Yaghshan naasa haazaa 'azaabun aleem
Word by word
Interpretation
It will cover the people, and will be said to them, “This punishment that has afflicted you is a painful punishment.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
رَّبَّنَا ٱكْشِفْ عَنَّا ٱلْعَذَابَ إِنَّا مُؤْمِنُونَ
[They will say], "Our Lord, remove from us the torment; indeed, we are believers."
Rabbanak shif 'annal 'azaaba innaa mu'minoon
Word by word
Interpretation
They will then beg their Lord, asking him, “O our Lord! Turn the punishment that you sent upon us, away from us. If you turn it away from us, we will believe in You and in Your Messenger.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَنَّىٰ لَهُمُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ وَقَدْ جَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ مُّبِينٌ
How will there be for them a reminder [at that time]? And there had come to them a clear Messenger.
Annaa lahumuz zikraa wa qad jaaa'ahum Rasoolum mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
How can they take heed and repent to their Lord now, when a clear Messenger came to them before, and they knew of his truthfulness and honesty?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ تَوَلَّوْا۟ عَنْهُ وَقَالُوا۟ مُعَلَّمٌ مَّجْنُونٌ
Then they turned away from him and said, "[He was] taught [and is] a madman."
Summaa tawallaw 'anhu wa qaaloo mu'allamum majnoon
Word by word
Interpretation
They turned away from believing in him, and said about him, “He was taught. Other people taught him; he is not a messenger.” They also said, “He is a madman.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا كَاشِفُوا۟ ٱلْعَذَابِ قَلِيلًا ۚ إِنَّكُمْ عَآئِدُونَ
Indeed, We will remove the torment for a little. Indeed, you [disbelievers] will return [to disbelief].
Innaa kaashiful 'azaabi qaleelaa; innakum 'aaa'indoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, when I turn the punishment away from them for a short while, they will return to their disbelief and rejection.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَوْمَ نَبْطِشُ ٱلْبَطْشَةَ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰٓ إِنَّا مُنتَقِمُونَ
The Day We will strike with the greatest assault, indeed, We will take retribution.
Yawma nabtishul batsha tal kubraa innaa muntaqimoon
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! Wait for the day when I will seize the disbelievers with the greatest seizing, by entering them into the hellfire on the Day of Judgement wherein they will live forever. I will take retribution from them for their disbelief in Allah and rejecting His messengers.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
۞ وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمَ فِرْعَوْنَ وَجَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌ كَرِيمٌ
And We had already tried before them the people of Pharaoh, and there came to them a noble messenger [i.e., Moses],
Wa laqad fatannaa qablahum qawma Fir'awna wa jaaa'ahum Rasoolun kareem
Word by word
Interpretation
And verily I tested the people of Pharaoh before them, and their noble messenger came to them from Allah calling them towards His oneness and worship. He was Moses (peace be upon him).
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَنْ أَدُّوٓا۟ إِلَىَّ عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ۖ إِنِّى لَكُمْ رَسُولٌ أَمِينٌ
[Saying], "Render to me the servants of Allāh. Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger,"
An addooo ilaiya 'ibaadal laahi innee lakum Rasoolun ameen
Word by word
Interpretation
Moses said to Pharaoh and his people, “Leave the Israelites to me, because they are the servants of Allah; you have no right to take them as slaves. Indeed, I am a messenger to you from Allah, I am trustworthy in conveying what He has commanded me to convey. I will not take anything away from it nor add anything to it.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَن لَّا تَعْلُوا۟ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ۖ إِنِّىٓ ءَاتِيكُم بِسُلْطَـٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ
And [saying], "Be not haughty with Allāh. Indeed, I have come to you with clear evidence.
Wa al laa ta'loo 'alal laahi innee aateekum bisultaanim mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
“And do not show arrogance to Allah by leaving His worship and assuming superiority over His servants. Indeed, I will bring to you a clear proof.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنِّى عُذْتُ بِرَبِّى وَرَبِّكُمْ أَن تَرْجُمُونِ
And indeed, I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord, lest you stone me.
Wa innee 'uztu bi Rabbee wa rabbikum an tarjumoon
Word by word
Interpretation
“And I have sought protection in my Lord and your Lord from you killing me by stoning.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِن لَّمْ تُؤْمِنُوا۟ لِى فَٱعْتَزِلُونِ
But if you do not believe me, then leave me alone."
Wa il lam tu'minoo lee fa'taziloon
Word by word
Interpretation
“If you do not believe in whatever I have brought, then leave me alone; do not approach me intending harm.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَدَعَا رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنَّ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ قَوْمٌ مُّجْرِمُونَ
And [finally] he called to his Lord that these were a criminal people.
Fada'aa rabbahooo anna haaa'ulaaa'i qawmum mujrimoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Then Moses supplicated to his Lord: “This nation i.e. Pharaoh and his people, are a criminal nation who deserve a swift punishment.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَسْرِ بِعِبَادِى لَيْلًا إِنَّكُم مُّتَّبَعُونَ
[Allāh said], "Then set out with My servants by night. Indeed, you are to be pursued.
Fa asri bi'ibaadee lailan innakum muttaba'oon
Word by word
Interpretation
So Allah commanded Moses to take his people away at night, and informed him that Pharaoh and his people will pursue them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱتْرُكِ ٱلْبَحْرَ رَهْوًا ۖ إِنَّهُمْ جُندٌ مُّغْرَقُونَ
And leave the sea in stillness. Indeed, they are an army to be drowned."
Watrukil bahra rahwan innahum jundum mughraqoon
Word by word
Interpretation
He also commanded him that when they all cross the sea, to leave it standing as it was, because Pharaoh and his people were to be destroyed by drowning in it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَمْ تَرَكُوا۟ مِن جَنَّـٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ
How much they left behind of gardens and springs
Kam tarakoo min jannaatinw wa 'uyoon
Word by word
Interpretation
How many gardens and flowing springs did Pharaoh and his people leave behind!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَزُرُوعٍ وَمَقَامٍ كَرِيمٍ
And crops and noble sites
Wa zuroo'inw wa maqaa min kareem
Word by word
Interpretation
And how many farms and beautiful places did they leave behind!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَنَعْمَةٍ كَانُوا۟ فِيهَا فَـٰكِهِينَ
And comfort wherein they were amused.
Wa na'matin kaanoo feehaa faakiheen
Word by word
Interpretation
And how many lives of luxuries they used to live, did they leave behind!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَذَٰلِكَ ۖ وَأَوْرَثْنَـٰهَا قَوْمًا ءَاخَرِينَ
Thus. And We caused to inherit it another people.
Kazaalika wa awrasnaahaa qawman aakhareen
Word by word
Interpretation
Whatever has been described to you happened to them, and we made another nation i.e. the Israelites inherit their gardens, springs, farms and structures.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَمَا بَكَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلسَّمَآءُ وَٱلْأَرْضُ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ مُنظَرِينَ
And the heaven and earth wept not for them, nor were they reprieved.
Famaa bakat 'alaihimus samaaa'u wal ardu wa maa kaanoo munzareen
Word by word
Interpretation
Neither the heavens nor the earth cried over Pharaoh and his people when they drowned, nor were they given respite to repent.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدْ نَجَّيْنَا بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ مِنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ ٱلْمُهِينِ
And We certainly saved the Children of Israel from the humiliating torment -
Wa laqad najjainaa Baneee Israaa'eela minal'azaabil muheen
Word by word
Interpretation
And verily I saved the Israelites from the humiliating punishment, because Pharaoh and his people would kill their children and keep their women alive.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مِن فِرْعَوْنَ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَالِيًا مِّنَ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ
From Pharaoh. Indeed, he was a haughty one among the transgressors.
Min Fir'awn; innahoo kaana 'aaliyam minal musrifeen
Word by word
Interpretation
I saved them from the punishment of Pharaoh. Indeed, he was an arrogant one from those who transgressed the command and religion of Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَقَدِ ٱخْتَرْنَـٰهُمْ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ عَلَى ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
And We certainly chose them by knowledge over [all] the worlds.
Wa laqadikh tarnaahum 'alaa 'ilmin 'alal 'aalameen
Word by word
Interpretation
And verily I selected the Israelites knowingly over the people of their time, because of their many Prophets.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُم مِّنَ ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ مَا فِيهِ بَلَـٰٓؤٌا۟ مُّبِينٌ
And We gave them of signs that in which there was a clear trial.
Wa aatainaahum minal aayaati maa feehi balaaa'um mubeen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I granted them miracles through which I gave strength to Moses, and in which there was an obvious blessing for them, like the Mann and Salwā and other than them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ لَيَقُولُونَ
Indeed, these [disbelievers] are saying,
Inna haaa'ulaaa'i la yaqooloon
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, these rejecting idolaters will say, denying the resurrection:
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنْ هِىَ إِلَّا مَوْتَتُنَا ٱلْأُولَىٰ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُنشَرِينَ
"There is not but our first death, and we will not be resurrected.
In hiya illaa mawtatunal oolaa wa maa nahnu bimun shareen
Word by word
Interpretation
“It is only our first death that we will die; there is no life after that, and we are not going to be resurrected after this death.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأْتُوا۟ بِـَٔابَآئِنَآ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ
Then bring [back] our forefathers, if you should be truthful."
Faatoo bi aabaaa'inaaa inkuntum saadiqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
“O Muhammad! If you are truthful in your claim that Allah will resurrect the dead alive for requital and accountability, then bring back to life our forefathers who have died.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَهُمْ خَيْرٌ أَمْ قَوْمُ تُبَّعٍ وَٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ ۚ أَهْلَكْنَـٰهُمْ ۖ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ مُجْرِمِينَ
Are they better or the people of Tubbaʿ and those before them? We destroyed them, [for] indeed, they were criminals.
Ahum khayrun am qawmu Tubba'inw wallazeena min qablihim; ahlaknaahum innahum kaanoo mujrimeen
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! Are these denying idolaters stronger and more resistant, or the people of Tubba‘ and those after them like the ‘Ād and Thamūd? I destroyed them all. Indeed, they were criminals.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا لَـٰعِبِينَ
And We did not create the heavens and earth and that between them in play.
Wa maa khalaqnas samaawaati wal arda wa maa baina humaa laa'ibeen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I did not create the heavens, the earth and everything between it in jest and amusement.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَا خَلَقْنَـٰهُمَآ إِلَّا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
We did not create them except in truth, but most of them do not know.
Maa khalaqnaahumaaa illaa bilhaqqi wa laakinna aksarahum laa ya'lamoon
Word by word
Interpretation
I only created it due to a profound wisdom, but the majority of idolaters do not know that.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ يَوْمَ ٱلْفَصْلِ مِيقَـٰتُهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
Indeed, the Day of Judgement is the appointed time for them all -
Inna yawmal fasli meeqaatuhum ajma'een
Word by word
Interpretation
The day of judgment in which Allah will decide between the servants is the appointed time for all of the creation in which Allah will gather them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَوْمَ لَا يُغْنِى مَوْلًى عَن مَّوْلًى شَيْـًٔا وَلَا هُمْ يُنصَرُونَ
The Day when no relation will avail a relation at all, nor will they be helped -
Yawma laa yughnee mawlan 'am mawlan shai'anw wa laa hum yunsaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
The day when no relative will benefit his relative or friend benefit his friend nor will they be saved from Allah’s punishment, because authority on that day will be for Allah. Nobody will be able to claim it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَّا مَن رَّحِمَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
Except those [believers] on whom Allāh has mercy. Indeed, He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.
Illaa mar rahimal laah' innahoo huwal 'azeezur raheem
Word by word
Interpretation
Except the person Allah has mercy on, for he will benefit from the good action he has sent forward. Allah is the Mighty whom nobody can overpower, Wise in His creation, decree and plan.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ شَجَرَتَ ٱلزَّقُّومِ
Indeed, the tree of zaqqūm
Inna shajarataz zaqqoom
Word by word
Interpretation
The tree of zaqqum which Allah has grown at the bottom of the fire
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
طَعَامُ ٱلْأَثِيمِ
Is food for the sinful.
Ta'aamul aseem
Word by word
Interpretation
Is the food of the extremely sinful who will eat of its horrible fruit!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَٱلْمُهْلِ يَغْلِى فِى ٱلْبُطُونِ
Like murky oil, it boils within bellies
Kalmuhli yaghlee filbutoon
Word by word
Interpretation
Like black oil, boiling in their stomachs due to its intense heat.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَغَلْىِ ٱلْحَمِيمِ
Like the boiling of scalding water.
Kaghalyil hameem
Word by word
Interpretation
Like the boiling of extremely hot water.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
خُذُوهُ فَٱعْتِلُوهُ إِلَىٰ سَوَآءِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
[It will be commanded], "Seize him and drag him into the midst of the Hellfire,
Khuzoohu fa'tiloohu ilaa sawaaa'il Jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
It will be said to the keepers of hell: “Grab him, drag him violently and harshly towards the middle of the fire”.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ صُبُّوا۟ فَوْقَ رَأْسِهِۦ مِنْ عَذَابِ ٱلْحَمِيمِ
Then pour over his head from the torment of scalding water."
Summa subboo fawqa raasihee min 'azaabil hameem
Word by word
Interpretation
Then pour hot water over the head of this person being punished, so that the punishment does not separate from him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ذُقْ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْكَرِيمُ
[It will be said], "Taste! Indeed, you are the honored, the noble!
Zuq innaka antal 'azeezul kareem
Word by word
Interpretation
It will be said to him, mockingly: “Taste this painful punishment. You are the mighty who is not treated unjustly, noble amongst your people.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ هَـٰذَا مَا كُنتُم بِهِۦ تَمْتَرُونَ
Indeed, this is what you used to dispute."
Inna haazaa maa kuntum bihee tamtaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
This is the punishment you used to doubt will occur on the Day of Judgment, but now your doubt has been removed from you by seeing it”.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ فِى مَقَامٍ أَمِينٍ
Indeed, the righteous will be in a secure place:
Innal muttaqeena fee maqaamin ameen
Word by word
Interpretation
Those who are mindful of their Lord through carrying out His commands and refraining from His prohibitions will be in a place of residence, safe from every misfortune that could afflict them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِى جَنَّـٰتٍ وَعُيُونٍ
Within gardens and springs,
Fee jannaatinw wa 'uyoon
Word by word
Interpretation
In gardens and flowing springs.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَلْبَسُونَ مِن سُندُسٍ وَإِسْتَبْرَقٍ مُّتَقَـٰبِلِينَ
Wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.
Yalbasoona min sundusinw wa istbraqim mutaqaabileen
Word by word
Interpretation
They will wear in Paradise fine and thick silk. They will be facing one another and not see each other’s nape.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَذَٰلِكَ وَزَوَّجْنَـٰهُم بِحُورٍ عِينٍ
Thus. And We will marry them to fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes.
Kazaalika wa zawwajnaahum bihoorin 'een
Word by word
Interpretation
Just as I will honour with that which is mentioned, I will marry them in Paradise to beautiful women with beautiful wide eyes.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَدْعُونَ فِيهَا بِكُلِّ فَـٰكِهَةٍ ءَامِنِينَ
They will call therein for every [kind of] fruit - safe and secure.
Yad'oona feehaa bikulli faakihatin aamineen
Word by word
Interpretation
They will call their attendants therein to bring them every fruit they wish, safe from their being cut off and from their harms.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَا يَذُوقُونَ فِيهَا ٱلْمَوْتَ إِلَّا ٱلْمَوْتَةَ ٱلْأُولَىٰ ۖ وَوَقَىٰهُمْ عَذَابَ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
They will not taste death therein except the first death, and He will have protected them from the punishment of Hellfire
Laa yazooqoona feehal mawtaa illal mawtatal oolaa wa qaqaahum 'azaabal jaheem
Word by word
Interpretation
Living therein forever. They will not taste death therein except the first death in the worldly life, and their Lord will save them from the punishment of the fire.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَضْلًا مِّن رَّبِّكَ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
As bounty from your Lord. That is what is the great attainment.
Fadlam mir rabbik; zaalika huwal fawzul 'azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
As a grace and kindness from your Lord to them, O Messenger. That which is mentioned, namely entering them into Paradise and saving them from the fire is the great success which no success can compare with.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّمَا يَسَّرْنَـٰهُ بِلِسَانِكَ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَذَكَّرُونَ
And indeed, We have eased it [i.e., the Qur’ān] in your tongue that they might be reminded.
Fa innamaa yassarnaahu bilisaanika la'allahum yatazakkaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
I have made this Qur’ān easy and facilitated it for you by revealing it in your language of Arabic, O Messenger, so that they take heed.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱرْتَقِبْ إِنَّهُم مُّرْتَقِبُونَ
So watch, [O Muḥammad]; indeed, they are watching [for your end].
Fartaqib innahum murta qiboon
Word by word
Interpretation
So await your help and their destruction; they are awaiting your destruction.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.