Part 25
To Him (Alone) is referred the knowledge of the Hour[]. No fruit
comes out of its sheath, nor does a female conceive, nor brings forth (young),
except by His Knowledge. And on the Day when He will call unto them
(polytheists) (saying): "Where are My (so-called) partners (whom you did
invent)?" They will say: "We inform You that none of us bears witness
to it (that they are Your partners)!" (47) And those whom they
used to invoke before before (in this world) shall disappear from them, and
they will perceive that they have no place of refuge (from Allāh's
punishment).[] (48) Man (the disbeliever) does not get tired of asking good (things
from Allāh), but if an evil touches him, then he gives up all hope and is lost
in despair. (49) And truly, if We give him a taste of mercy from Us, after some
adversity (severe poverty or disease, etc.) has touched him, he is sure to say:
"This is due to me (merit), I think not that the Hour will be established.
But if I am brought back to my Lord, surely, there will be for me the best
(wealth) with Him. Then, We verily, will show to the disbelievers what they have
done and We shall make them taste a severe torment. (50) And when We show
favour to man, he withdraws and turns away; but when evil touches him, then he
has recourse to long supplications. (51) Say: "Tell me, if it (the Qur'ān) is
from Allāh, and you disbelieve in it, who is more astray than one who is in
opposition far away (from Allāh's Right Path and His obedience). (52) We will show them Our
Signs in the universe, and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to
them that this (the Qur'ān) is the truth. Is it not sufficient in regard to
your Lord that He is a Witness over all things? (53) Verily, they are in
doubt concerning the Meeting with their Lord? (i.e. Resurrection after their death,
and their return to their Lord). Verily! He it is Who is surrounding all
things! (54)
Ash-Shura
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Hā¬Mīm (1) Aīn¬Sīn¬Qāf. [These letters are one of the miracles of
the Qur'ān, and none but Allāh (Alone) knows their meanings] (2) Likewise Allāh, the
All-Mighty, the All-Wise sends Revelation to you (SAW) as (He sent Revelation
to) those before you.[ (3) To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is
in the earth, and He is the Most High, the Most Great. (4) Nearly the heavens
might be rent asunder from above them (by His Majesty), and the angels glorify
the praises of their Lord, and ask for forgiveness for those on the earth,
verily, Allāh is the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful. (5) And as for those who
take as Auliyā' (guardians, supporters, helpers, lord, gods, protectors) others
besides Him [i.e. they take false deities other than Allāh as protectors, and
they worship them] Allāh is Hafīz (Protector, Watcher) over them (i.e. takes
care of their deeds and will recompense them), and you (O Muhammad SAW) are not
a Wakīl (guardian or a disposer of their affairs) over them (to protect their
deeds). (6) And thus We have revealed unto you (O Muhammad SAW) a Qur'ān in
Arabic that you may warn the Mother of the Towns (Makkah) and all around it.
and warn (them) of the Day of Assembling, of which there is no doubt, when a
party will be in Paradise (those who believed in Allāh and followed what
Allāh's Messenger SAW brought them) and a party in the blazing Fire (Hell)
(those who disbelieved in Allāh and followed not what Allāh's Messenger SAW
brought them)[]. (7) And if Allāh had willed, He could have made them one nation, but
He admits whom He wills to His Mercy. And the Zālimūn (polytheists and wrong-doers)
will have neither a Walī (protector, or guardian) nor a helper. (8) Or have they taken
(for worship) Auliyā' (guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, lords, gods)
besides Him? But Allāh, He Alone is the Walī (Lord, God, Protector). And it is
He Who gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things. (9) And in whatsoever you
differ, the decision thereof is with Allāh (He is the ruling Judge). (And say O
Muhammad SAW to these polytheists:) Such is Allāh, my Lord in Whom I put my
trust, and to Him I turn (in all of my affairs and) in repentance. (10)
The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you
mates from yourselves, and for the cattle (also) mates. By this means He
creates you (in the wombs). There is nothing like Him, and He is the
All-Hearer, the All-Seer. (11) To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the
earth, He enlarges provision for whom He wills, and straitens (it for whom He
wills). Verily! He is the All-Knower of everything. (12) He (Allāh) has
ordained for you the same religion (Islāmic Monothesim) which He ordained for
Nūh (Noah), and that which We have revealed to you (O Muhammad SAW), and that
which We ordained for Ibrahīm (Abraham), Mūsa (Moses) and 'Īsā
(Jesus) saying you should establish religion (i.e. to do what it orders you to
do practically), and make no divisions[] in it (religion) (i.e. various sects
in religion). Intolerable for the Mushrikūn[] , is that (Islāmic Monothesim) to
which you (O Muhammad SAW) call them. Allāh chooses for Himself whom He wills,
and guides unto Himself who turns to Him in repentance and in obedience. (13) And they divided not
till after knowledge had come to them, through (selfish) transgression between
themselves. And had it not been for a Word that went forth before from your Lord
for an appointed term, the matter would have been settled between them. And
verily, those who were made to inherit the Scripture [i.e. the Taurāh (Torah)
and the Injeel (Gospel)] after them (i.e. Jews and Christians) are in grave
doubt concerning it (i.e. Allāh's true religion Islām or the Qur'ān). (14) So unto this
(religion of Islām alone and this Qurān) then invite (people) (O Muhammad
SAW), and stand firm [on Islāmic Monotheism by performing all that is ordained
by Allāh (good deeds), and by abstaining from all that is forbidden by Allāh
(sins and evil deeds)], as you are commanded, and follow not their desires but
say: "I believe in whatsoever Allāh has sent down of the Book [all the
holy Books, - this Qurān and the Books of the old from the Taurāt (Torah), or
the Injeel (Gospel) or the Pages of Ibrāhīm (Abraham)] and I am commanded to do
justice among you. Allāh is our Lord and your Lord. For us our deeds and for
you your deeds. There is no dispute between us and you. Allāh will assemble us
(all), and to Him is the final return." (15)
And those who dispute concerning Allāh (His religion of Islāmic
Monotheism, with which Muhammad SAW has been sent), after it has been accepted
(by the people), of no use is their dispute before their Lord, and on them is
wrath, and for them will be a severe torment.[] (16) It is Allāh Who has
sent down the Book (the Qur'ān) in truth, and the Balance (i.e. to act justly).
And what can make you know that perhaps the Hour is close at hand? (17) Those who believe not
therein seek to hasten it, while those who believe are fearful of it, and know
that it is the very truth. Verily, those who dispute concerning the Hour are
certainly in error far away. (18) Allāh is very Gracious and Kind to His
slaves. He gives provisions to whom He wills. And He is the All-Strong, the
All-Mighty. (19) Whosoever desires (by his deeds) the reward of the Hereafter, We
give him increase in his reward, and whosoever desires the reward of this world
(by his deeds), We give him thereof (what is decreed for him), and he has no
portion in the Hereafter. (20) Or have they partners with Allāh (false
gods), who have instituted for them a religion which Allāh has not ordained?
And had it not been for a decisive Word (gone forth already), the matter would
have been judged between them. And verily, for the Zālimūn (polytheists and
wrong-doers), there is a painful torment. (21) You will see (on the
Day of Resurrection), the Zālimūn (polytheists and wrong-doers) fearful of that
which they have earned, and it (Allāh's Torment) will surely befall them, But
those who believe (in the Oneness of Allāh Islāmic Monotheism) and do righteous
deeds (will be) in the flowering meadows of the Gardens (Paradise), They shall
whatsoever they desire with their Lord. That is the supreme Grace, (
That is (the
And among His Signs are the ships, in the sea, like mountains. (32) If He wills, He
causes the wind to cease, then they would become motionless on the back (of the
sea). Verily, in this are signs for everyone patient and grateful. (33) Or He may destroy
them (by shipcoreck) because of that which their (people) have earned. And He
pardons much. (34) And those who dispute (polytheists, with Our Messenger Muhammad
SAW) as regards Our Ayāt (proofs, signs, verses, etc. of Islāmic Monotheism)
may know that there is no place of refuge for them (from Allāh's punishment).
(Tafsir At Tabari) (35) So whatever you have been given is but (a passing)
enjoyment for this worldly life, but that which is with Allāh (Paradise) is
better and more lasting for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allāh Islāmic
Monotheism) and put their trust in their Lord (concerning all of their affairs)
(36) And those who avoid
the greater sins[], and Al-Fawāhish (illegal sexual intercourse), and when they
are angry, forgive[] (37) And those who answer the Call of their Lord [i.e. to
believe that He is the only One Lord (Allāh), and to worship none but Him
Alone], and perform As-Salāt (Iqāmat-as-Salāt), and who (conduct) their affairs
by mutual consultation, and who spend of what We have bestowed on them; (38) And those who, when
an oppressive wrong is done to them, take revenge (39) The recompense for an
evil is an evil like thereof, but whoever forgives and makes reconciliation,
his reward is with Allāh. Verily, He likes not the Zālimūn (oppressors, polytheists,
and wrong-doers). (40) And indeed whosoever takes revenge after he has suffered
wrong, for such there is no way (of blame) against them (41) The way (of blame) is
only against those who oppress men and rebel in the earth, without
justification for such there will be a painful torment. (42) And verily, whosoever
shows patience and forgives that would truly be from the things recommended by
Allāh. (43) And whomsoever Allāh sends astray, for him there is no Walī
(protector, helper, guardian) after Him. And you will see the Zālimūn
(polytheists, wrong-doers, oppressors) when they behold the torment, they will
say: "Is there any way of return (to the world)?" (44)
And you will see them brought forward to it (Hell) made humble by
disgrace[] , (and) looking with stealthy glance. And those who believe will
say: "Verily, the losers are they who lose themselves and their families
on the Day of Resurrection. Verily, the Zālimūn [i.e. Al-Kāfirūn (disbelievers
in Allāh, in His Oneness and in His Messenger SAW , polytheists, wrong-doers)]
will be in a lasting torment. (Tafsir At-Tabari) (45) And they will have no
Auliyā' (protectors, helper, guardian, lords) to help them other than Allāh.
And he whom Allāh sends astray, for him there is no way. (46) Answer the Call of
your Lord (i.e. accept the Islāmic Monotheism, O mankind, and jinn) before
there comes from Allāh a Day which cannot be averted. (i.e. the Day of
Resurrection) You will have no refuge on that Day nor there will be for you any
denying (of your crimes as they are all recorded in the Book of your deeds) (47) But if they turn away
(O Muhammad SAW from the Islāmic Monotheism, which you have brought to them).
We have not sent you (O Muhammad SAW) as a Hafīz (protector, watcher) over them
(i.e. to take care of their deeds and to recompense them). Your duty is to
convey (the Message). And verily, when We cause man to taste of Mercy from Us,
he rejoices thereat, but when some ill befalls them because of the deeds which
their hands have sent forth, then verily, man (becomes) ingrate! (48) To Allāh belongs the
kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows
female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom
He wills. (49) Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren whom
He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower and is Able to do all things. (50) . It is not given to
any human being that Allāh should speak to him unless (it be) by Revelation, or
from behind a veil, or (that) He sends a Messenger to reveal what He wills by
His Leave. Verily, He is Most High, Most Wise[]. (51)
And thus We have sent to
you (O Muhammad SAW) Ruh (a Revelation, and a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew
not what is the Book, nor what is Faith? But We have made it (this Qur'ān) a
light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. And verily, you (O
Muhammad SAW) are indeed guiding (mankind) to the Straight Path (i.e. Allāh's
Religion of Islāmic Monotheism). (52) The Path of Allāh, to Whom belongs all that
is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. Verily, all the matters at the
end go to Allāh (for decision). (53)
Az-Zukhruf
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Hā¬Mīm. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ān, and
none but Allāh (Alone) knows their meanings]. (1) By the manifest Book
(i.e. this Qur'ān that makes things clear). (2) Verily, we have made
it a Qur'ān in Arabic, that you may be able to understand (its meanings and its
admonitions). (3) And Verily, it (this Qur'ān) is in the Mother of the Book (i.e.
Al-Lauh Al-Mahfūz), with Us, indeed Exalted, full of Wisdom. (4) Shall We then (warn
you not and) take away the Reminder (this Qur'ān) from you, because you are a
people Musrifūn.[] (5) And how many a Prophet have We sent amongst the men of
old. (6) And never came there a Prophet to them but they used to mock at
him. (7) Then We destroyed men stronger (in power) than these, and the
example of the ancients has passed away (before them) (8) And indeed if you ask
them, "Who has created the heavens and the earth?" They will surely
say: "The All-Mighty, the All-Knower created them." (9) Who has made for you
the earth like a bed, and has made for you roads therein, in order that you may
find your way, (10)
And Who sends down water (rain) from the sky in due measure. then
We revive a dead land therewith, and even so you will be brought forth (from
the gaves), (11) And Who has created all the pairs and has appointed for you ships
and cattle on which you ride; (12) In order that you may mount on their backs,
and then may remember the Favour of your Lord when you mount thereon, and say:
"Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it (by
our efforts)." (13) And verily, to Our Lord we indeed are to return! (14) Yet they assign to
some of His slaves a share with Him (by pretending that He has children, and
considering them as equals or co-partners in worship with Him). Verily, man is
indeed a manifest ingrate! (15) Or has He taken daughters out of what He has
created, and He has selected for you sons? (16) And if one of them is
informed of the news of (the birth of a girl) that which he set forth as a
parable to the Most Gracious (Allāh) (i.e. of a girl), his face becomes dark,
gloomy, and he is filled with grief! (17) (Like they then for Allāh) a creature
who is brought up in adornments (wearing silk and gold ornaments, i.e. women),
and who in dispute cannot make herself clear? (18) And they make the
angels who themselves are slaves of the Most Gracious (Allāh) females. Did they
witness their creation? Their testimony will be recorded, and they will be
questioned! (19) And they said: "If it had been the Will of the Most
Gracious (Allāh), we should not have worshipped them (false deities)."
They have no knowledge whatsoever of that. They do nothing but lie! (20) Or have We given them
any Book before this (the Qur'ān), to which they are holding fast? (21) Nay! They say:
"We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we guide
ourselves by their footsteps." (22)
And similarly, We sent not a warner before you (O Muhammad SAW) to
any town (people) but the luxurious ones among them said: "We found our
fathers following a certain way and religion, and we will indeed follow their
footsteps." (23) (The warner) said: "Even if I bring you better guidance
than that which you found your fathers following?" They said:
"Verily, We disbelieve in that with which you have been sent." (24) So We took revenge of
them, then see what was the end of those who denied (Islāmic Monotheism). (25) And (remember) when
Ibrahīm (Abraham) said to his father and his people: "Verily, I am
innocent of what you worship, (26) "Except Him (i.e. but Allāh Alone I
worship none) Who did create me, and verily, He will guide me." (27) And he made it [i.e.
Lā ilāha ill-allāh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allāh Alone)] a
Word lasting among his offspring, that they may turn back (i.e. to repent to
Allāh or receive admonition). (28) Nay, but I gave (the good things of this
life) to these (polytheists) and their fathers to enjoy, till there came to
them the truth (the Qur'ān), and a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) making things
clear. (29) And when the truth (this Qur'ān) came to them, they (the
disbelievers in this Qur'ān) said: "This is magic, and we disbelieve
therein." (30) And they say: "Why is not this Qur'ān sent down to some
great man of the two towns (Makkah and Tā'if)?" (31) Is it they who would
portion out the Mercy of your Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their
livelihood in this world, and We raised some of them above others in ranks, so
that some may employ others in their work. But the Mercy (
And for their houses, doors (of silver), and thrones (of silver)
on which they could recline, (34) And adornments of gold. Yet all this (i.e.
the roofs, doors, stairs, elevators, thrones of their houses) would have been
nothing but an enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter with your Lord is
(only) for the Muttaqūn.[] (35) And whosoever turns away blindly from the
remembrance of the Most Gracious (Allāh) (i.e. this Qur'ān and worship of
Allāh), We appoint for him Shaitān (Satan devil) to be a Qarīn (a intimate
companion) to him. (36) And verily, they (Satans / devils) hinder them from the
Path (of Allāh), but they think that they are guided aright! (37) Till, when (such a
one) comes to Us, he says [to his Qarīn (Satan / devil companion)] "Would
that between me and you were the distance of the two easts (or the east and
west)" a worst (type of) companion (indeed)! (38) It will profit you
not this Day (O you who turn away from Allāh's remembrance and His worship) as
you did wrong, (and) that you will be sharers (you and your Qarīn) in the
punishment. (39) Can you (O Muhammad SAW) make the deaf to hear, or can you guide
the blind or him who is in manifest error? (40) And even if We take
you (O Muhammad SAW) away, We shall indeed take vengeance on them. (41) Or (if) We show you
that wherewith We threaten them, then verily, We have perfect command over
them. (42) So hold you (O Muhammad SAW) fast to that which is revealed to
you. Verily you are on the Straight Path. (43) And verily, this (the
Qur'ān) is indeed a Reminder for you (O Muhammad SAW) and your people (Quraish
people, or your followers), and you will be questioned (about it). (44) And ask (O Muhammad
SAW) those of Our Messengers whom We sent before you: "Did We ever appoint
ālihah (gods) to be worshipped besides the Most Gracious (Allāh)?" (45) And indeed We did
send Mūsa (Moses) with Our Ayāt (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs (inviting them to
Allāh's religion of Islām) He said: "Verily, I am a Messenger of the Lord
of the 'Alamīn (mankind, jinn and all that exists)." (46) But when he came to
them with Our Ayāt (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations)
behold, they laughed at them. (47)
And not an Ayāh (sign, etc.) We showed them but it was greater
than its fellow, and We seized them with torment, in order that they might turn
[from their polytheism to Allāh's religion (Islāmic Monotheism)]. (48) And they said [to
Mūsa (Moses)]: "O you sorcerer! Invoke your Lord for us according to what
He has covenanted with you. Verily, We shall guide ourselves (aright)." (49) But when We removed
the torment from them, behold, they broke their covenant (that they will
believe if We remove the torment from them). (50) And Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
proclaimed among his people, (saying:) "O my people! Is not mine the
dominion of
And he ['Īsā (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)] shall be a
known sign for (the coming of) the Hour (Day of Resurrection) [i.e.
'Īsā's (Jesus) descent on the earth][] . Therefore have no doubt
concerning it (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). And follow Me (Allāh) (i.e. be
obedient to Allāh and do what He orders you to do, O mankind)! This is the
Straight Path (of Islāmic Monotheism, leading to Allāh and to His
Verily, the Mujrimūn (criminals, sinners, disbelievers) will be in
the torment of Hell to abide therein forever. (74) (The torment) will
not be lightened for them, and they will be plunged into destruction with deep
regrets, sorrows and in despair therein. (75) We wronged them not, but they were the
Zālimūn (polytheists, wrong-doers). (76) And they will cry: "O Malik (Keeper of
Hell)! Let your Lord make an end of us." He will say: "Verily you
shall abide forever." (77) Indeed We have brought the truth (Muhammad
SAW with the Qur'ān), to you, but most of you have a hatred for the truth.[] (78) Or have they plotted
some plan? Then We too are planning. (79) Or do they think that We hear not their
secrets and their private counsel? (Yes We do) and Our Messengers (appointed
angels in charge of mankind) are by them, to record. (80) Say (O Muhammad SAW):
"If the Most Gracious (Allāh) had a son (or children as you pretend), then
I am the first of Allāh's worshippers [who deny and refute this claim of yours
(and the first to believe in Allāh Alone and testify that He has no
children)]." [Tafsir At-Tabarī]. (81) Glorified is the Lord of the heavens
and the earth, the Lord of the Throne! Exalted is He from all that they ascribe
(to Him). (82) So leave them (alone) to speak nonsense and play until they meet
the Day of theirs, which they have been promised. (83) It is He (Allāh) Who
is the only Ilāh (God to be worshipped) in the heaven and the only Ilāh (God to
be worshipped) on the earth. And He is the All-Wise, the All-Knower. (84) And Blessed is He to
Whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between
them, and with Whom is the knowledge of the Hour, and to Whom you (all) will be
returned. (85) And those whom they invoke instead of Him have no power of
intercession except for those who bear witness to the truth knowingly (i.e.
believed in the Oneness of Allāh, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the
facts about the Oneness of Allāh)[] (86) And if you ask them who created them, they
will surely say: "Allāh". How then are they turned away (from the
worship of Allāh, Who created them)? (87) (And Allāh has knowledge) of (Prophet
Muhammad's) saying: "O my Lord! Verily, these are a people who believe
not!" (88) So turn away from them (O Muhammad SAW), and say: Salām (peace)!
But they will come to know.[] (89)
Ad-Dukhan
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Hā-Mīm [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ān and
none but Allāh (Alone) knows their meanings] (1) By the manifest Book
(this Qur'ān) that makes things clear, (2) We sent it (this Qur'ān) down on a
blessed night [(i.e. night of Qadr, Sūrah No: 97) in the month of
Ramadān the 9th month of the Islāmic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning
[mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of
Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship]. (3) Therein (that night) is decreed every
matter of ordainments[] (4) As a Command (or this Qur'an or the Decree of
every matter) from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messengers), (5) (As) a Mercy from
your Lord. Verily! He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower. (6) The Lord of the
heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if you (but) have a faith
with certainty. (7) Lā ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He).
It is He Who gives life and causes death, your Lord and the Lord of your
fore-fathers. (8) Nay! They play about in doubt. (9) Then wait you for the
Day when the sky will bring forth a visible smoke. (10) Covering the people?
this is a painful torment. (11) (They
will say): "Our Lord! Remove the torment from us, really we shall become
believers!" (12) How can there be for them an admonition (at the time when the torment
has reached them), when a Messenger explaining things clearly has already come
to them. (13) Then they had turned away from him (Messenger Muhammad SAW) and
said: "Hw is One taught (by a human being), a madman!" (14) Verily, We shall
remove the torment for a while. Verily! You will revert (to disbelief). (15) On the Day when We
shall seize you with the greatest seizure (punishment). Verily, We will exact
retribution. (16) And indeed We tried before them Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people, when
there came to them a noble Messenger [i.e. Mūsa (Moses) A.S.], (17) Saying: "Deliver
to me the slaves of Allāh (i.e. the Children of
"And exalt not yourselves against Allāh. Truly, I have come
to you with a manifest authority. (19) "And truly, I seek refuge with my Lord
and your Lord, lest you should stone me (or call me a sorcerer or kill me). (20) "But if you
believe me not, then keep away from me and leave me alone." (21) (But they were aggressive),
so he [Mūsa (Moses)] called upon his Lord (saying): "These are indeed the
people who are Mujrimūn (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals)."
(22) (Allāh said):
"Depart you with My slaves by night. Surely, you will be pursued (23) "And leave the
sea as it is (quiet and divided). Verily, they are a host to be drowned."
(24) How many of gardens
and springs that they [Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) people] left behind, (25) And green crops
(fields) and goodly places, (26) And comforts of life wherein they used to
take delight! (27) Thus (it was)! And We made other people inherit them (i.e. We
made the Children of
Verily, the Day of Judgement (when Allāh will judge between the
creatures) is the time appointed for all of them, (40) The Day when Maula (a
near relative) cannot avail Maula (a near relative) in aught, and no help can
they receive, (41) Except him on whom Allāh has Mercy. Verily, He is the
All-Mighty, the Most Merciful. (42) Verily, the tree of Zaqqūm, (43) Will be the food of
the sinners, (44) Like boiling oil, it will boil in the bellies, (45) Like the boiling of
scalding water. (46) (It will be said) "Seize him and drag him into the midst of
blazing Fire, (47) "Then pour over his head the torment of boiling water, (48) "Taste you
(this)! Verily, you were (pretending to be) the mighty, the generous! (49) "Verily, this is
that whereof you used to doubt!" (50) Verily! The Muttaqūn (pious - see V.2:2), will be in place of
Security (
Al-Jathiya
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Hā¬Mīm [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ān and
none but Allāh (Alone) knows their meanings]. (1) The revelation of the
Book (this Qur'ān) is from Allāh, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (2) Verily, in the
heavens and the earth are signs for the believers. (3) And in your creation,
and what He scattered (through the earth) of moving (living) creatures are
signs for people who have Faith with certainty. (4) And in the
alternation of night and day, and the provision (rain) that Allāh sends down
from the sky, and revives therewith the earth after its death, and in the
turning about of the winds (i.e. sometimes towards the east or north, and
sometimes towards the south or west, sometimes bringing glad tidings of rain,
etc. and sometimes bringing the torment), are signs for a people who
understand. (5) These are the Ayāt (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
revelations, etc.) of Allāh, which We recite to you (O Muhammad SAW) with
truth. Then in which speech after Allāh and His Ayāt will they believe? (6) Woe to every sinful
liar, (7) Who hears the Verses of Allāh (being) recited to him, yet
persists with pride as if he heard them not. So announce to him a painful
torment! (8) And when he learns something of Our Verses (this Qur'ān), he
makes them a jest. For such there will be a humiliating torment. (9) In front of them
there is Hell, and that which they have earned will be of no profit to them,
nor (will be of any profit to them) those whom they have taken as Auliyā'
(protectors, helpers) besides Allāh. And theirs will be a great torment. (10) This (Qur'ān) is a
guidance. And those who disbelieve in the Ayāt (proofs, evidences, verses,
lessons, signs, revelations) of their Lord, for them there is a painful torment
of Rijz (a severe kind of punishment). (11) Allāh it is He Who has subjected to
you the sea, that ships may sail through it by His Command, and that you may
seek of His Bounty, and that you may be thankful, (12) And has subjected to
you all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth; it is all as a
favour and kindness from Him. Verily, in it are signs for a people who think
deeply. (13)
Say (O Muhammad SAW) to the believers to forgive those who (harm
them and) hope not for the Days of Allāh (i.e. His Recompense), that He may
recompense people according to what they have earned (i.e. to punish these
disbelievers, who harm the believers).[] (14) Whosoever does a good deed, it is for
his ownself, and whosoever does evil, it is against (his ownself). Then to your
Lord you will be made to return. (15) And indeed We gave the Children of Israel the
Scripture, and the understanding of the Scripture and its laws, and the
Prophethood; and provided them with good things, and preferred them above the
'Alamīn (mankind and jinn of their time, during that period), (16) And gave them clear
proofs in matters [by revealing to them the Taurāt (Torah)]. And they differed
not until after the knowledge came to them, through envy among themselves.
Verily, Your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about that
wherein they used to differ. (17) Then We have put you (O Muhammad SAW) on a
(plain) way of (Our) commandment [like the one which We commanded Our
Messengers before you (i.e. legal ways and laws of the Islāmic Monotheism)]. So
follow you that (Islāmic Monotheism and its laws), and follow not the desires
of those who know not. (Tafsir At-Tabarī) (18) Verily, they can
avail you nothing against Allāh (if He wants to punish you). Verily, the
Zālimūn (polytheists, wrong-doers) are Auliyā' (protectors, helpers) of one
another, but Allāh is the Walī (Helper, Protector) of the Muttaqūn (pious - see
V.2:2). (19) This (Qur'ān) is a
clear insight and evidence for mankind, and a guidance and a mercy for people
who have Faith with certainty[]. (20) Or do those who earn evil deeds think that We
shall hold them equal with those who believe (in the Oneness of Allāh Islāmic
Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, in their present life and after their
death? Worst is the judgement that they make. (21) And Allāh has created
the heavens and the earth with truth, in order that each person may be
recompensed what he has earned, and they will not be wronged[]. (22)
Have you seen him who takes his own lust (vain desires) as his
ilāh (god)? and Allāh knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his
hearing and his heart, and put a cover on his sight. Who then will guide him
after Allāh? Will you not then remember? (23) And they say: "There is nothing
but our life of this world, we die and we live and nothing destroys us except
Ad-Dahr (time)[]. And they have no knowledge of it, they only conjecture. (24) And when Our Clear
Verses are recited to them, their argument is no other than that they say:
"Bring back our (dead) fathers, if you are truthful!" (25) Say (to them):
"Allāh gives you life, then causes you to die, then He will assemble you
on the Day of Resurrection about which there is no doubt. But most of mankind
know not." (26) And to Allāh belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth.
And on the Day that the Hour will be established on that Day the followers of
falsehood (polytheists, disbelievers, worshippers of false deities) shall lose
(everything). (27) And you will see each nation humbled to their knees (kneeling),
each nation will be called to its Record (of deeds). This Day you shall be
recompensed for what you used to do. (28) This Our Record speaks about you with
truth. Verily, We were recording what you used to do (i.e. Our angels used to
record your deeds). (29) Then, as for those who believed (in the Oneness of Allāh
Islāmic Monotheism) and did righteous good deeds, their Lord will admit them
to His Mercy. That will be the evident success. (30) But as for those who
disbelieved (it will be said to them): "Were not Our Verses recited to
you? But you were proud, and you were a people who were Mujrimūn (polytheists, disbelievers,
sinners, criminals)." (31) And when it was said: "Verily! Allāh's
Promise is the truth, and there is no doubt about the coming of the Hour,"
you said;"We know not what is the Hour, we do not think it but as a
conjecture, and we have no firm convincing belief (therein)." (32)
And the evil of what they
did will appear to them, and that which they used to mock at will completely
encircle them. (33) And it will be said: "This Day We will forget you as you
forgot the Meeting of this Day of yours. And your abode is the Fire, and there
is none to help you." (34) This, because you took the revelations of
Allāh (this Qur'ān) in mockery, and the life of the world deceived you. So this
Day, they shall not be taken out from there (Hell)[], nor shall they be
returned to the worldly life, (so that they repent to Allāh, and beg His Pardon
for their sins). (35) So all the praises and thanks be to Allāh, the Lord of the
heavens and the Lord of the earth, and the Lord of the 'Alamīn (mankind, jinn
and all that exists). (36) And His (Alone) is the Majesty in the heavens and the
earth, and He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. (37)