As-Saaffat
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By those (angels) ranged in ranks (or rows). (1) By those (angels) who
drive the clouds in a good way. (2) By those (angels) who bring the Book and the Qur'ân from Allâh to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathîr]. (3) Verily your Ilâh
(God) is indeed One (i.e. Allâh); (4) Lord of the heavens and of the earth, and all
that is between them, and Lord of every point of the sun's risings. (5) Verily! We have
adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty).[]
(6) And to guard against
every rebellious devil. (7) They cannot listen to the higher group
(angels) for they are pelted from every side. (8) Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or
painful) torment. (9) Except such as snatch away something by stealing and they
are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness. (10) Then ask them (i.e.
these polytheists, O Muhammad SAW): "Are they stronger as creation, or
those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains) whom We have created?" Verily, We
created them of a sticky clay. (11) Nay, you (O Muhammad SAW) wondered (at their
insolence) while they mock (at you and at the Qur'ân). (12) And when they are
reminded, they pay no attention. (13) And when they see an Ayâh (a sign, a proof,
or an evidence) from Allâh, they mock at it. (14) And they say:
"This is nothing but evident magic! (15) "When we are dead and have become
dust and bones, shall we (then) verily be resurrected? (16) "And also our
fathers of old?" (17) Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Yes, and you shall then be
humiliated." (18) It will be a single Zajrah [shout (i.e. the second
blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be staring! (19) They will say:
"Woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense!" (20) (It will be said):
"This is the Day of Judgement which you used to deny." (21) It will be said to the
angels): "Assemble those who did wrong, together with their companions
(from the devils) and what they used to worship (22) "Instead of
Allâh, and lead them on to the way of flaming Fire (Hell); (23) "But stop them,
verily they are to be questioned. (24)"What is the matter with you? Why do you
not help one another (as you used to do in the world)?" (25) Nay, but that Day
they shall surrender, (26) And they will turn to one
another and question one another. (27) They will say: "It was you who used to
come to us from the right side [i.e. from the right side of one of us and
beautify for us every evil, enjoin on us polytheism, and stop us from the truth
i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and from every good deed]." (28) They will reply:
"Nay, you yourselves were not believers. (29) "And we had no
authority over you. Nay! But you were Taghun (transgressing) people
(polytheists, and disbelievers). (30) "So now the Word of our Lord has been
justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste (the torment). (31) "So we led you
astray because we were ourselves astray." (32) Then verily, that
Day, they will (all) share in the torment. (33) Certainly, that is
how We deal with Al¬Mujrimûn (polytheists, sinners,
disbelivers, criminals, the disobedient to Allâh). (34) Truly, when it was
said to them: Lâ ilâha illallâh "(none has the right to be worshipped but
Allâh)," they puffed themselves up with pride[]
(i.e. denied it). (35) And (they) said: "Are we going to abandon our âlihah
(gods) for the sake of a mad poet? (36) Nay! he (Muhammad
SAW) has come with the truth (i.e. Allâh's religion - Islâmic Monotheism and
this Qur'ân) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allâh's
religion - Islâmic Monotheism). (37) Verily, you (pagans of Makkah) are going to
taste the painful torment; (38) And you will be
requited nothing except for what you used to do (evil deeds, sins, and Allâh's
disobedience which you used to do in this world); (39) Save the chosen
slaves of Allâh (i.e. the true believers of Islâmic Monotheism). (40) For them there will
be a known provision (in Paradise), (41) Fruits; and they shall be honoured, (42) In the Gardens of
delight (Paradise), (43) Facing one another on thrones, (44) Round them will be
passed a cup of pure wine,— (45) White, delicious to the drinkers, (46) Neither will they
have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin) from that, nor
will they suffer intoxication therefrom. (47) And beside them will be Qâsirât-at-Tarf
[chaste females (wives), restraining their glances (desiring none except their
husbands)], with wide and beautiful eyes.[] (48) (Delicate and pure)
as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved. (49) Then they will turn
to one another, mutually questioning. (50) A speaker of them will say:
"Verily, I had a companion (in the world), (51)Who used to say: "Are
you among those who believe (in resurrection after death). (52) "(That) when we
die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward
or punishment (according to our deeds)?" (53) (The speaker) said:
"Will you look down?" (54) So he looked down and saw him in the midst of
the Fire. (55) He said: "By Allâh! You have nearly ruined me. (56) "Had it not been
for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth
(to Hell)." (57) (The dwellers of Paradise will
say): "Are we then not to die (any more)? (58) "Except our
first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)." (59) Truly, this is the supreme success! (60) For the like of this
let the workers work. (61) Is that (Paradise)
better entertainment or the tree of Zaqqûm (a horrible tree in Hell)? (62) Truly We have made it
(as) a trail for the Zâlimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers). (63) Verily, it is a tree
that springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire, (64) The shoots of its
fruit-stalks are like the heads of Shayâtin (devils); (65) Truly, they will eat
thereof and fill their bellies therewith. (66) Then on the top of
that they will be given boiling water to drink so that it becomes a mixture (of
boiling water and Zaqqûm in their bellies). (67) Then thereafter,
verily, their return is to the flaming fire of Hell. (68) Verily, they found
their fathers on the wrong path; (69) So they (too) hastend in their footsteps! (70) And indeed most of
the men of old went astray before them; (71) And indeed We sent among them warners
(Messengers); (72) Then see what was the end of those who were warned (but heeded
not). (73) Except the chosen slaves of Allâh (faithful, obedient, and true
believers of Islâmic Monotheism). (74) And indeed Nûh (Noah) invoked Us, and We are
the Best of those who answer (the request). (75) And We rescued him
and his family from the great distress (i.e. drowning), (76)And, his progeny, them We
made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth). (77) And left for him (a
goodly remembrance) among the later generations: (78) "Salâm (peace)
be upon Nûh (Noah) (from Us) among the ‘Âlamîn (mankind, jinn and all
that exists)!" (79) Verily, thus We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112). (80) Verily, he [Nûh
(Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves. (81) Then We drowned the others
(disbelievers and polytheists). (82) And, verily, among those who followed his
[Nûh's (Noah)] way (Islâmic Monotheism) was Ibrâhim (Abraham). (83) When he came to his
Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allâh Alone - and none else, worshipping
none but Allâh Alone true Islâmic Monotheism, pure from the filth of
polytheism]. (84) When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it
that which you worship? (85) "Is it a falsehood âlihah (gods) other
than Allâh that you desire? (86) "Then what think you about the Lord of
the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?" (87) Then he cast a glance
at the stars, (88) And he said: "Verily, I am sick (with plague). [He did this
trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany
them to the pagan feast]." (89) So they turned away from him, and departed
(for fear of the disease). (90) Then he turned to their âlihah (gods) and
said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)? (91) "What is the
matter with you that you speak not?" (92) Then he turned upon
them, striking (them) with (his) right hand. (93) Then they (the
worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening. (94) He said:
"Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve? (95) "While Allâh has
created you and what you make!" (96) They said: "Build for him a
building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into
the blazing fire!" (97) So they plotted a plot against him, but We
made them the lowest. (98) And he said (after his rescue from the fire):
"Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!" (99) "My Lord! Grant
me (offspring) from the righteous." (100) So We gave him the
glad tidings of a forbearing boy. (101) And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk
with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am
slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allâh), so look what you
think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded,
Inshâ' Allâh (if Allâh will), you shall find me of As-Sâbirun (the
patient)." (102)Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of
Allâh), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his
forehead for slaughtering); (103) And We called out to him: "O Abraham! (104) You have fulfilled
the dream!" Verily! thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112). (105) Verily, that indeed was
a manifest trial. (106) And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. ˜ÈÔ - a ram); (107) And We left for him (a goodly remembrance)
among the later generations. (108) Salâmun (peace) be upon Ibrâhim
(Abraham)!" (109) Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112). (110) Verily, he was one of
Our believing slaves. (111) And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishâq (Isaac) a
Prophet from the righteous. (112) We blessed him and Ishâq (Isaac), and of
their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.
(113) And, indeed We gave
Our Grace to Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron). (114) And We saved them and
their people from the great distress; (115) And helped them, so
that they became the victors; (116) And We gave them the clear Scripture; (117) And guided them to
the Right Path; (118) And We left for them (a goodly remembrance) among the
generations; (119) Salâm (peace) be upon Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron)!" (120) Verily, thus do We reward
the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112). (121) Verily! they were two of Our believing
slaves. (122) And verily, Iliyâs (Elias) was one of the Messengers (123) When he said to his
people: "Will you not fear Allâh? (124) "Will you call
upon Ba'l (a well- known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and
forsake the Best of creators, (125) "Allâh, your Lord and the Lord of your
forefathers?" (126)But they denied him [Iliyâs (Elias)], so they will
certainly be brought forth (to the punishment), (127) Except
the chosen slaves of Allâh. (128) And We left for him (a goodly remembrance)
among the later generations (to come) in later times; (129) Salâm (peace) be upon
Ilyâsîn (Elias)!" (130) Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers, who
perform good deeds totally for Allâh's sake only - see V.2:112) (131) Verily, he was one of
Our believing slaves. (132) And verily, Lut (Lot)
was one of the Messengers (133) When We saved him and his family, all, (134) Except an old woman
(his wife) who was among those who remained behind. (135) Then We destroyed the
rest [i.e. the town of Sodom at the place of the
Dead Sea now in Palestine].
(136) Verily, you pass by
them in the morning. (137) And at night; will you not then reflect? (138) And, verily, Yûnus (Jonah)
was one of the Messengers (139) When he ran to the laden ship, (140) Then he (agreed to)
cast lots, and he was among the losers, (141) Then a (big) fish
swallowed as and he had done an act worthy of blame. (142) Had he not been of
them who glorify Allâh, (143) He would have indeed remained inside its
belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection. (144) But We cast him forth
on the naked shore while he was sick, (145) And We caused a plant
of gourd to grow over him. (146) And We sent him to a hundred thousand
(people) or even more. (147) And they believed; so We gave them enjoyment for a while.
(148) Now ask them (O
Muhammad SAW): "Are there (only) daughters for your Lord and sons for
them?" (149) Or did We create the angels female while they were witnesses? (150) Verily, it is of
their falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say: (151) "Allâh has
begotten (off spring the angels being the daughters of Allâh)?" And,
verily, they are liars! (152) Has He (then) chosen daughters rather than
sons? (153)What is the matter with you? How do you decide? (154) Will you not then
remember? (155) Or is there for you a plain authority? (156) Then bring your Book
if you are truthful! (157) And they have invented a kinship between Him and the jinn,
but the jinn know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they
will be brought for account). (158) Glorified is Allâh! (He is Free) from what
they attribute unto Him! (159) Except the slaves of Allâh, whom He choses
(for His Mercy i.e. true believers of Islâmic Monotheism who do not attribute
false things unto Allâh). (160) So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you
worship (idols) (161) Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allâh) anyone of the
believers], (162) Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell! (163) And there is not one
of us (angels) but has his known place (or position); (164) Verily, we (angels),
we stand in rows (for the prayers as you Muslims stand in rows for your
prayers); (165) And verily, we (angels), indeed are those who glorify (Allâh's
Praises i.e. perform prayers). (166) And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say; (167) "If we had a
reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad SAW as a
Messenger of Allâh). (168) "We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of
Allâh (true believers of Islâmic Monotheism)!" (169) But (now that the
Qur'ân has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur'ân and in Prophet
Muhammad SAW , and all that he brought, the Divine Revelation), so they will come
to know! (170) And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the
Messengers, (171) That they verily would be made triumphant. (172) And that Our hosts,
they verily would be the victors. (173) So turn away (O Muhammad SAW) from them for a
while, (174) And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)! (175) Do they seek to
hasten on Our Torment? (176) Then, when it descends into their courtyard (i.e. near to
them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned! (177) So turn (O Muhammad
SAW) away from them for a while, (178) And watch and they shall see (the torment)! (179) Glorified is your
Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto
Him! (180) And peace be on the Messengers! (181) And all the praises
and thanks are to Allâh, Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn and all that
exists). (182)