In the name
of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1. Sad: By the
Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
2. But the
Unbelievers (are steeped) in self-glory and Separatism.
3. How many
generations before them did We destroy? In the end they cried (for mercy)- when
there was no longer time for being saved!
4. So they
wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves! and the
Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies!
5. "Has he
made the gods (all) into one Allah. Truly this is a wonderful thing!"
6. And the
leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk ye away, and
remain constant to your gods! For this is truly a thing designed (against you)!
7. "We
never heard (the like) of this among the people of these latter days: this is
nothing but a made-up tale!"
8. "What!
has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among us?"...but they
are in doubt concerning My (Own) Message! Nay, they have not yet tasted My
Punishment!
9. Or have they
the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord,- the Exalted in Power, the Grantor of
Bounties without measure?
10. Or have they
the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all between? If so, let them
mount up with the ropes and means (to reach that end)!
11. But there -
will be put to flight even a host of confederates.
12. Before them
(were many who) rejected apostles,- the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh,
the Lord of Stakes,
13. And Thamud,
and the people of Lut, and the Companions of the Wood; - such were the
Confederates.
14. Not one (of
them) but rejected the apostles, but My punishment came justly and inevitably
(on them).
15. These
(today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook
no delay.
16. They say:
"Our Lord! hasten to us our sentence (even) before the Day of
Account!"
17. Have
patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength:
for he ever turned (to Allah..
18. It was We
that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide and
at break of day,
19. And the
birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to Allah..
20. We
strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and
decision.
21. Has the
Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they climbed over the wall of the
private chamber;
22. When they
entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of them, they said:
"Fear not: we are two disputants, one of whom has wronged the other:
Decide now between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, but guide us
to the even Path..
23. "This
man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he
says, 'commit her to my care,' and is (moreover) harsh to me in speech."
24. (David)
said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding thy (single) ewe to be
added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many are the partners (in business) who
wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness,
and how few are they?"...and David gathered that We had tried him: he
asked forgiveness of his Lord, fell down, bowing (in prostration), and turned
(to Allah in repentance).
25. So We
forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a
beautiful place of (Final) Return.
26. O David! We
did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth
(and justice): Nor follow thou the lusts (of thy heart), for they will mislead
thee from the Path of Allah. for those who wander astray from the Path of
Allah, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account.
27. Not without
purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought
of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!
28. Shall We
treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who
do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as
those who turn aside from the right?
29. (Here is) a
Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may
mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.
30. To David We
gave Solomon (for a son),- How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to
Us)!
31. Behold,
there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of the highest breeding,
and swift of foot;
32. And he said,
"Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the glory of my
Lord,"- until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of night):
33. "Bring
them back to me." then began he to pass his hand over (their) legs and
their necks.
34. And We did
try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to
Us in true devotion):
35. He said,
"O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits
not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
36. Then We
subjected the wind to his power, to flow gently to his order, Whithersoever he
willed,-
37. As also the
evil ones, (including) every kind of builder and diver,-
38. As also
others bound together in fetters.
39. "Such
are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) or withhold them, no
account will be asked."
40. And he
enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful Place of (Final)
Return.
41. Commemorate
Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One has afflicted
me with distress and suffering!"
42. (The command
was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) wherein to wash, cool
and refreshing, and (water) to drink."
43. And We gave
him (back) his people, and doubled their number,- as a Grace from Ourselves,
and a thing for commemoration, for all who have Understanding.
44. "And
take in thy hand a little grass, and strike therewith: and break not (thy
oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy. How excellent
in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)!
45. And
commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and
Vision.
46. Verily We
did choose them for a special (purpose)- proclaiming the Message of the
Hereafter.
47. They were,
in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and the Good.
48. And
commemorate Isma'il, Elisha, and Zul-Kifl: Each of them was of the Company of
the Good.
49. This is a
Message (of admonition): and verily, for the righteous, is a beautiful Place of
(Final) Return,-
50. Gardens of
Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them;
51. Therein will
they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in
abundance, and (delicious) drink;
52. And beside
them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age.
53. Such is the
Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!
54. Truly such
will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail;-
55. Yea, such!
but - for the wrong-doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return!-
56. Hell!- they
will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)!-
57. Yea, such! -
then shall they taste it,- a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely
cold!-
58. And other
Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!
59. Here is a
troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! truly, they shall burn in
the Fire!
60. (The
followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No welcome for
you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now evil is (this) place to stay
in!"
61. They will
say: "Our Lord! whoever brought this upon us,- Add to him a double Penalty
in the Fire!"
62. And they will
say: "What has happened to us that we see not men whom we used to number
among the bad ones?
63. "Did we
treat them (as such) in ridicule, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive
them?"
64. Truly that
is just and fitting,- the mutual recriminations of the People of the Fire!
65. Say:
"Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one Allah, Supreme and
Irresistible,-
66. "The
Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all between,- Exalted in Might, able to
enforce His Will, forgiving again and again."
67. Say:
"That is a Message Supreme (above all),-
68. "From
which ye do turn away!
69. "No
knowledge have I of the Chiefs on high, when they discuss (matters) among
themselves.
70. 'Only this
has been revealed to me: that I am to give warning plainly and publicly."
71. Behold, thy
Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man from clay:
72. "When I
have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall
ye down in obeisance unto him."
73. So the
angels prostrated themselves, all of them together:
74. Not so
Iblis: he was haughty, and became one of those who reject Faith.
75. ((Allah))
said: "O Iblis! What prevents thee from prostrating thyself to one whom I
have created with my hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and
mighty) ones?"
76. (Iblis)
said: "I am better than he: thou createdst me from fire, and him thou
createdst from clay."
77. ((Allah))
said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art rejected, accursed.
78. "And My
curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgment."
79. (Iblis)
said: "O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are
raised."
80. ((Allah))
said: "Respite then is granted thee-
81. "Till
the Day of the Time Appointed."
82. (Iblis)
said: "Then, by Thy power, I will put them all in the wrong,-
83. "Except
Thy Servants amongst them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."
84. ((Allah))
said: "Then it is just and fitting- and I say what is just and fitting-
85. "That I
will certainly fill Hell with thee and those that follow thee,- every
one."
86. Say:
"No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender.
87. "This
is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds.
88. "And ye
shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while."
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