Al-Mumenoon
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Successful indeed are the believers. (1) Those who offer their
Salât (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness. (2) And those who turn
away from Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allâh
has forbidden). (3) And those who pay the Zakât. (4) And those who guard
their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts). (5) Except from their
wives or (slaves) that their right hands possess, - for then, they are free
from blame; (6) But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors;
(7) Those who are
faithfully true to their Amanât (all the duties which Allâh has ordained,
honesty, moral responsibility and trusts)[] and to their covenants; (8) And those who
strictly guard their (five compulsory congregational) Salawât (prayers) (at
their fixed stated hours).[] (9) These are indeed the inheritors. (10) Who shall inherit the
Firdaus (Paradise).
They shall dwell therein forever. (11) And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an
extract of clay (water and earth). (12) Thereafter We made him (the offspring of
Adam) as a Nutfah (mixed drops of the male and female sexual discharge and
lodged it) in a safe lodging (womb of the woman). (13) Then We made the
Nutfah into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We made the clot
into a little lump of flesh, then We made out of that little lump of flesh
bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We brought it forth as
another creation. So Blessed is Allâh, the Best of creators.[] (14) After that, surely,
you will die. (15) Then (again), surely, you will be resurrected on the Day of
Resurrection. (16) And indeed We have created above you seven heavens (one over the
other), and We are never unaware of the creation. (17)And We
sent down from the sky water (rain) in (due) measure, and We gave it lodging in
the earth, and verily, We are Able to take it away. (18) Then We brought forth
for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for
you, and whereof you eat. (19) And a tree (olive) that springs forth from
Mount Sinai, that grows (produces) oil, and (it is a) relish for the eaters. (20) And Verily! In the
cattle there is indeed a lesson for you. We give you to drink (milk) of that which
is in their bellies. And there are, in them, numerous (other) benefits for you,
and of them you eat. (21) And on them, and on ships you are carried. (22) And indeed We sent
Nûh (Noah) to his people, and he said: "O my people! Worship Allâh! You
have no other Ilâh (God) but Him (Islâmic Monotheism). Will you not then be
afraid (of Him i.e. of His Punishment because of worshipping others besides
Him)?" (23) But the chiefs of his people who disbelieved said: "He is
no more than a human being like you, he seeks to make himself superior to you.
Had Allâh willed, He surely could have sent down angels; Never did we hear such
a thing among our fathers of old. (24) "He is only a man in whom is madness, so
wait for him a while." (25) [Nûh (Noah)] said: "O my Lord! Help me
because they deny me." (26) So We revealed to him (saying):
"Construct the ship under Our Eyes and under Our Revelation (guidance).
Then, when Our Command comes, and water gushes forth from the oven, take on
board of each kind two (male and female), and your family, except those thereof
against whom the Word has already gone forth. And address Me not in favour of
those who have done wrong. Verily, they are to be drowned. (27)And when you have
embarked on the ship, you and whoever is with you, then say: "All the
praises and thanks are to Allâh, Who has saved us from the people who are
Zâlimûn (i.e. oppressors, wrong-doers, polytheists,
those who join others in worship with Allâh). (28) And say: "My
Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing-place, for You are the Best of
those who bring to land." (29) Verily, in this [what We did as regards
drowning of the people of Nûh (Noah)], there are indeed Ayât (proofs,
evidences, lessons, signs, etc. for men to understand), for sure We are ever
putting (men) to the test (30) Then, after them, We created another
generation (31) And We sent to them a Messenger from among themselves (saying):
"Worship Allâh! You have no other Ilâh (God) but Him. Will you not then be
afraid (of Him i.e. of His Punishment because of worshipping others besides
Him)?" (32) And the chiefs of his people, who disbelieved and denied the
Meeting in the Hereafter, and whom We had given the luxuries and comforts of
this life, said: "He is no more than a human being like you, he eats of that
which you eat, and drinks of what you drink (33) "If you were to
obey a human being like yourselves, then verily! You indeed would be losers. (34) "Does he promise
you that when you have died and have become dust and bones, you shall come out
alive (resurrected)? (35) "Far, very far is that which you are promised! (36) "There is
nothing but our life of this world! We die and we live! And we are not going to
be resurrected! (37) "He is only a man who has invented a lie against Allâh, and
we are not going to believe in him." (38) He said: "O my
Lord! Help me because they deny me." (39) (Allâh) said:
"In a little while, they are sure to be regretful." (40) So As-Saîhah (torment
- awful cry) overtook them in truth (with justice), and We made them as rubbish
of dead plants. So away with the people who are Zâlimûn (polytheists,
wrong-doers, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh, disobedient to His
Messengers). (41) Then, after them, We created other generations. (42)No nation can advance
their term, nor can they delay it. (43) Then We sent Our Messengers in succession,
Every time there came to a nation their Messenger, they denied him, so We made
them follow one another (to destruction), and We made them as Ahadîth (the true
stories for mankind to learn a lesson from them). So away with a people who
believe not! (44) Then We sent Mûsa (Moses) and his brother Hârûn (Aaron), with
Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and
manifest authority, (45) To Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs, but they behaved
insolently and they were people self-exalting (by disobeying their Lord, and
exalting themselves over and above the Messenger of Allâh). (46) They said:
"Shall we believe in two men like ourselves, and their people are obedient
to us with humility (and we use them to serve us as we like)." (47) So they denied them
both [Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron)] and became of those who were destroyed (48) And indeed We gave
Mûsa (Moses) the Scripture, that they may be guided. (49) And We made the son
of Maryam (Mary) and his mother as a sign, And We gave them refuge on high
ground, a place of rest, security and flowing streams. (50) O (you) Messengers!
Eat of the Taiyyibât [all kinds of Halâl (lawful) foods (meat of slaughtered
eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables, fruits, etc.], and do
righteous deeds. Verily! I am Well-Acquainted with what you do. (51) And verily! this your
religion (of Islâmic Monotheism) is one religion, and I am your Lord, so keep
your duty to Me.
(52) But they (men) have
broken their religion among them into sects[], each group rejoicing in what is
with it (as its belief). (53) So leave them in their error for a time. (54) Do they think that in
wealth and children with which We enlarge them (55) We hasten unto them
with good things (Naz it is Fitnah (trail) in this worldly life so that they
will have no share of good things in the Hereafter)? but they perceive not.
(Tafsir At-Qurtubi) (56) Verily! those who live in awe for fear of their Lord; (57) And those who believe
in the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of
their Lord, (58) And those who join not anyone (in worship) as partners with
their Lord; (59)And those who give that (their charity) which they give (and also
do other good deeds) with their hearts full of fear (whether their alms and
charities, have been accepted or not)[], because they are sure to return to
their Lord (for reckoning). (60) It is these who hasten in the good deeds, and
they are foremost in them [e.g. offering the compulsory Salât (prayers) in
their (early) stated, fixed times and so on]. (61) And We task not any
person except according to his capacity, and with Us is a Record which speaks
the truth, and they will not be wronged. (62) Nay, but their hearts are covered from
(understanding) this (the Qur'ân), and they have other (evil) deeds, besides,
which they are doing. (63) Until, when We seize those of them who lead a luxurious
life with punishment, behold! they make humble invocation with a loud voice. (64) Invoke not loudly
this day! Certainly, you shall not be helped by Us. (65) Indeed My Verses used
to be recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels (denying them,
and refusing with hatred to listen to them). (66) In pride (they
Quraish pagans and polytheists of Makkah used to feel proud that they are the
dwellers of Makkah sanctuary Haram), talking evil about it (the Qur'ân) by
night. (67) Have they not pondered over the Word (of Allâh, i.e. what is
sent down to the Prophet SAW), or has there come to them what had not come to
their fathers of old? (68) Or is it that they did not recognize their Messenger
(Muhammad SAW) so they deny him? (69) Or say they: "There is madness in
him?" Nay, but he brought them the truth [i.e. "Tauhîd: Worshipping
Allâh Alone in all aspects The Qur'ân and the religion of Islâm,"] but
most of them (the disbelievers) are averse to the truth. (70) And if the truth had
been in accordance with their desires, verily, the heavens and the earth, and
whosoever is therein would have been corrupted! Nay, We have brought them their
reminder, but they turn away from their reminder. (71) Or is it that you (O
Muhammad SAW) ask them for some wages? But the recompense of your Lord is
better, and He is the Best of those who give sustenance. (72) And certainly, you (O
Muhammad SAW) call them to the Straight Path (true religion - Islâmic
Monotheism). (73) And verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter are indeed
deviating far astray from the Path (true religion - Islâmic Monotheism). (74)And though We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on
them, still they would obstinately persist in their transgression, wandering
blindly. (75) And indeed We seized them with punishment, but they humbled not
themselves to their Lord, nor did they invoke (Allâh) with submission to Him. (76) Until, when We open
for them the gate of severe punishment, then lo! they will be plunged into
destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair. (77) It is He, Who has
created for you (the sense of) hearing (ears), eyes (sight), and hearts
(understanding). Little thanks you give. (78) And it is He Who has created you on
the earth, and to Him you shall be gathered back. (79) And it is He Who
gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of night and day. Will
you not then understand? (80) Nay, but they say the like of what the men of
old said. (81) They said: "When we are dead and have become dust and
bones, shall we be resurrected indeed? (82) "Verily, this we have been
promised, - we and our fathers before (us)! This is only the tales of the
ancients!" (83) Say: "Whose is the earth and whosoever is therein? If you
know!" (84) They will say: "It is Allâh's!" Say: "Will you
not then remember?" (85) Say: "Who is (the) Lord of the seven
heavens, and (the) Lord of the Great Throne?" (86) They will say:
"Allâh." Say: "Will you not then fear Allâh (believe in His
Oneness, obey Him, believe in the Resurrection and Recompense for every good or
bad deed)?" (87) Say "In Whose Hand is the sovereignty of everything (i.e.
treasures of each and everything)? And He protects (all), while against Whom
there is no protector, (i.e. if Allâh saves anyone none can punish or harm him,
and if Allâh punishes or harms anyone none can save him), if you know?"
[Tafsir Al-Qurtubî] (88) They will say: "(All that belongs) to Allâh."
Say: "How then are you deceived and turn away from the truth?" (89)Nay, but We have
brought them the truth (Islâmic Monotheism), and verily, they (disbelievers)
are liars. (90) No son (or offspring or children) did Allâh beget, nor is there
any ilâh (god) along with Him; (if there had been many gods), then, each god
would have taken away what he had created, and some would have tried to
overcome others! Glorified is Allâh above all that they attribute to Him! (91) All-Knower of the
unseen and the seen! Exalted is He over all that they associate as partners to
Him! (92) Say (O Muhammad SAW): " My Lord! If You would show me that
with which they are threatened (torment), (93) "My Lord! Then
(save me from Your Punishment), and put me not amongst the people who are the
Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers)." (94) And indeed We are
Able to show you (O Muhammad SAW) that with which We have threatened them. (95) Repel evil with that
which is better. We are Best-Acquainted with the things they utter. (96) And say: "My
Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayâtin
(devils). (97) "And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they (should come
near) me." (98) Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners
with Allâh), he says: "My Lord! Send me back, (99) "So that I may
do good in that which I have left behind!" No! It is but a word that he
speaks, and behind them is Barzakh (a barrier) until the Day when they will be
resurrected. (100) Then, when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no kinship among
them that Day, nor will they ask of one another. (101) Then, those whose scales
(of good deeds) are heavy, - these, they are the successful. (102) And those whose
scales (of good deeds) are light, they are those who lose their ownselves, in
Hell will they abide. (103) The Fire will burn their faces, and therein they will
grin, with displaced lips (disfigured). (104)"Were not My
Verses (this Qur'ân) recited to you, and then you used to deny them?" (105) They will say:
"Our Lord! Our wretchedness overcame us, and we were (an) erring people. (106) "Our Lord! Bring
us out of this; if ever we return (to evil), then indeed we shall be Zâlimûn:
(polytheists, oppressors, unjust, and wrong-doers)." (107) He (Allâh) will say:
"Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!" (108) Verily! there was a
party of My slaves, who used to say: "Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us,
and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of all who show mercy!" (109) But you took them for
a laughingstock, so much so that they made you forget My Remembrance while you
used to laugh at them! (110) Verily! I have rewarded them this Day for their patience,
they are indeed the ones that are successful. (111) He (Allâh) will say:
"What number of years did you stay on earth?" (112) They will say:
"We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account." (113) He (Allâh) will say:
"You stayed not but a little, if you had only known! (114) "Did you think
that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not
be brought back to Us?" (115) So Exalted is Allâh, the True King, Lâ ilâha
illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Lord of the Supreme
Throne! (116) And whoever invokes (or worships), besides Allâh, any other ilâh
(god), of whom he has no proof, then his reckoning is only with his Lord.
Surely! Al-Kâfirûn (the disbelievers in Allâh and in the Oneness of Allâh,
polytheists, pagans, idolaters) will not be successful (117) And say (O Muhammad
SAW): "My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who
show mercy!" (118)