YA-SIN, CHAPTER NO. 036
036.001 Ya Sin.
036.002 By the Qur'an, full of Wisdom,-
036.003 Thou art indeed one of the apostles,
036.004 On a Straight Way.
036.005 It is a Revelation sent down by (Him), the Exalted in Might, Most Merciful.
036.006 In order that thou mayest admonish a people, whose fathers had received no
admonition, and who therefore remain heedless (of the Signs of God).
036.007 The Word is proved true against the greater part of them: for they do not
believe.
036.008 We have put yokes round their necks right up to their chins, so that their
heads are forced up (and they cannot see).
036.009 And We have put a bar in front of them and a bar behind them, and further,
We have covered them up; so that they cannot see.
036.010 The same is it to them whether thou admonish them or thou do not admonish
them: they will not believe.
036.011 Thou canst but admonish such a one as follows the Message and fears the
(Lord) Most Gracious, unseen: give such a one, therefore, good tidings, of
Forgiveness and a Reward most generous.
036.012 Verily We shall give life to the dead, and We record that which they send
before and that which they leave behind, and of all things have We taken account in a
clear Book (of evidence).
036.013 Set forth to them, by way of a parable, the (story of) the Companions of the
City. Behold!, there came apostles to it.
036.014 When We (first) sent to them two apostles, they rejected them: But We
strengthened them with a third: they said, "Truly, we have been sent on a mission to
you."
036.015 The (people) said: "Ye are only men like ourselves; and (God) Most
Gracious sends no sort of revelation: ye do nothing but lie."
036.016 They said: "Our Lord doth know that we have been sent on a mission to you:
036.017 "And our duty is only to proclaim the clear Message."
036.018 The (people) said: "for us, we augur an evil omen from you: if ye desist not,
we will certainly stone you. And a grievous punishment indeed will be inflicted on
you by us."
036.019 They said: "Your evil omens are with yourselves: (deem ye this an evil
omen). If ye are admonished? Nay, but ye are a people transgressing all bounds!"
036.020 Then there came running, from the farthest part of the City, a man, saying,
"O my people! Obey the apostles:
036.021 "Obey those who ask no reward of you (for themselves), and who have
themselves received Guidance.
036.022 "It would not be reasonable in me if I did not serve Him Who created me,
and to Whom ye shall (all) be brought back.
036.023 "Shall I take (other) gods besides Him? If (God) Most Gracious should
intend some adversity for me, of no use whatever will be their intercession for me,
nor can they deliver me.
036.024 "I would indeed, if I were to do so, be in manifest Error.
036.025 "For me, I have faith in the Lord of you (all): listen, then, to me!"
036.026 It was said: "Enter thou the Garden." He said: "Ah me! Would that my
People knew (what I know)!-
036.027 "For that my Lord has granted me Forgiveness and has enrolled me among
those held in honour!"
036.028 And We sent not down against his People, after him, any hosts from heaven,
nor was it needful for Us so to do.
036.029 It was no more than a single mighty Blast, and behold! they were (like
ashes) quenched and silent.
036.030 Ah! Alas for (My) Servants! There comes not an apostle to them but they
mock him!
036.031 See they not how many generations before them we destroyed? Not to them
will they return:
036.032 But each one of them all - will be brought before Us (for judgment).
036.033 A Sign for them is the earth that is dead: We do give it life, and produce
grain therefrom, of which ye do eat.
036.034 And We produce therein orchard with date-palms and vines, and We cause
springs to gush forth therein:
036.035 That they may enjoy the fruits of this (artistry): It was not their hands that
made this: will they not then give thanks?
036.036 Glory to God, Who created in pairs all things that the earth produces, as well
as their own (human) kind and (other) things of which they have no knowledge.
036.037 And a Sign for them is the Night: We withdraw therefrom the Day, and
behold they are plunged in darkness;
036.038 And the sun runs his course for a period determined for him: that is the
decree of (Him), the Exalted in Might, the All-Knowing.
036.039 And the Moon,- We have measured for her mansions (to traverse) till she
returns like the old (and withered) lower part of a date-stalk.
036.040 It is not permitted to the Sun to catch up the Moon, nor can the Night
outstrip the Day: Each (just) swims along in (its own) orbit (according to Law).
036.041 And a Sign for them is that We bore their race (through the Flood) in the
loaded Ark;
036.042 And We have created for them similar (vessels) on which they ride.
036.043 If it were Our Will, We could drown them: then would there be no helper (to
hear their cry), nor could they be delivered,
036.044 Except by way of Mercy from Us, and by way of (world) convenience (to
serve them) for a time.
036.045 When they are told, "Fear ye that which is before you and that which will be
after you, in order that ye may receive Mercy," (they turn back).
036.046 Not a Sign comes to them from among the Signs of their Lord, but they turn
away therefrom.
036.047 And when they are told, "Spend ye of (the bounties) with which God has
provided you," the Unbelievers say to those who believe: "Shall we then feed those
whom, if God had so willed, He would have fed, (Himself)?- Ye are in nothing but
manifest error."
036.048 Further, they say, "When will this promise (come to pass), if what ye say is
true?"
036.049 They will not (have to) wait for aught but a single Blast: it will seize them
while they are yet disputing among themselves!
036.050 No (chance) will they then have, by will, to dispose (of their affairs), nor to
return to their own people!
036.051 The trumpet shall be sounded, when behold! from the sepulchres (men) will
rush forth to their Lord!
036.052 They will say: "Ah! Woe unto us! Who hath raised us up from our beds of
repose?"... (A voice will say:) "This is what (God) Most Gracious had promised. And
true was the word of the apostles!"
036.053 It will be no more than a single Blast, when lo! they will all be brought up
before Us!
036.054 Then, on that Day, not a soul will be wronged in the least, and ye shall but
be repaid the meeds of your past Deeds.
036.055 Verily the Companions of the Garden shall that Day have joy in all that they
do;
036.056 They and their associates will be in groves of (cool) shade, reclining on
Thrones (of dignity);
036.057 (Every) fruit (enjoyment) will be there for them; they shall have whatever
they call for;
036.058 "Peace!" - a word (of salutation) from a Lord Most Merciful!
036.059 "And O ye in sin! Get ye apart this Day!
036.060 "Did I not enjoin on you, O ye Children of Adam, that ye should not
worship Satan; for that he was to you an enemy avowed?-
036.061 "And that ye should worship Me, (for that) this was the Straight Way?
036.062 "But he did lead astray a great multitude of you. Did ye not, then,
understand?
036.063 "This is the Hell of which ye were (repeatedly) warned!
036.064 "Embrace ye the (fire) this Day, for that ye (persistently) rejected (Truth)."
036.065 That Day shall We set a seal on their mouths. But their hands will speak to
us, and their feet bear witness, to all that they did.
036.066 If it had been our Will, We could surely have blotted out their eyes; then
should they have run about groping for the Path, but how could they have seen?
036.067 And if it had been Our Will, We could have transformed them (to remain) in
their places; then should they have been unable to move about, nor could they have
returned (after error).
036.068 If We grant long life to any, We cause him to be reversed in nature: Will
they not then understand?
036.069 We have not instructed the (Prophet) in Poetry, nor is it meet for him: this is
no less than a Message and a Qur'an making things clear:
036.070 That it may give admonition to any (who are) alive, and that the charge may
be proved against those who reject (Truth).
036.071 See they not that it is We Who have created for them - among the things
which Our hands have fashioned - cattle, which are under their dominion?-
036.072 And that We have subjected them to their (use)? of them some do carry
them and some they eat:
036.073 And they have (other) profits from them (besides), and they get (milk) to
drink. Will they not then be grateful?
036.074 Yet they take (for worship) gods other than God, (hoping) that they might be
helped!
036.075 They have not the power to help them: but they will be brought up (before
Our Judgment-seat) as a troop (to be condemned).
036.076 Let not their speech, then, grieve thee. Verily We know what they hide as
well as what they disclose.
036.077 Doth not man see that it is We Who created him from sperm? yet behold! he
(stands forth) as an open adversary!
036.078 And he makes comparisons for Us, and forgets his own (origin and)
Creation: He says, "Who can give life to (dry) bones and decomposed ones (at that)?"
036.079 Say, "He will give them life Who created them for the first time! for He is
Well-versed in every kind of creation!-
036.080 "The same Who produces for you fire out of the green tree, when behold! ye
kindle therewith (your own fires)!
036.081 "Is not He Who created the heavens and the earth able to create the like
thereof?" - Yea, indeed! for He is the Creator Supreme, of skill and knowledge
(infinite)!
036.082 Verily, when He intends a thing, His Command is, "be", and it is!
036.083 So glory to Him in Whose hands is the dominion of all things: and to Him
will ye be all brought back.
THOSE WHO SET THE RANKS, DRAWN UP IN RANKS, CHAPTER NO. 037
037.001 By those who range themselves in ranks,
037.002 And so are strong in repelling (evil),
037.003 And thus proclaim the Message (of God)!
037.004 Verily, verily, your God is one!-
037.005 Lord of the heavens and of the earth and all between them, and Lord of
every point at the rising of the sun!
037.006 We have indeed decked the lower heaven with beauty (in) the stars,-
037.007 (For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits,
037.008 (So) they should not strain their ears in the direction of the Exalted
Assembly but be cast away from every side,
037.009 Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty,
037.010 Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a
flaming fire, of piercing brightness.
037.011 Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other)
beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!
037.012 Truly dost thou marvel, while they ridicule,
037.013 And, when they are admonished, pay no heed,-
037.014 And, when they see a Sign, turn it to mockery,
037.015 And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery!
037.016 "What! when we die, and become dust and bones, shall we (then) be raised
up (again)
037.017 "And also our fathers of old?"
037.018 Say thou: "Yea, and ye shall then be humiliated (on account of your evil)."
037.019 Then it will be a single (compelling) cry; and behold, they will begin to see!
037.020 They will say, "Ah! Woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!"
037.021 (A voice will say,) "This is the Day of Sorting Out, whose truth ye (once)
denied!"
037.022 "Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong-doers and their wives, and the
things they worshipped-
037.023 "Besides God, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!
037.024 "But stop them, for they must be asked:
037.025 "'What is the matter with you that ye help not each other?'"
037.026 Nay, but that day they shall submit (to Judgment);
037.027 And they will turn to one another, and question one another.
037.028 They will say: "It was ye who used to come to us from the right hand (of
power and authority)!"
037.029 They will reply: "Nay, ye yourselves had no Faith!
037.030 "Nor had we any authority over you. Nay, it was ye who were a people in
obstinate rebellion!
037.031 "So now has been proved true, against us, the word of our Lord that we shall
indeed (have to) taste (the punishment of our sins).
037.032 "We led you astray: for truly we were ourselves astray."
037.033 Truly, that Day, they will (all) share in the Penalty.
037.034 Verily that is how We shall deal with Sinners.
037.035 For they, when they were told that there is no god except God, would puff
themselves up with Pride,
037.036 And say: "What! shall we give up our gods for the sake of a Poet
possessed?"
037.037 Nay! he has come with the (very) Truth, and he confirms (the Message of)
the apostles (before him).
037.038 Ye shall indeed taste of the Grievous Penalty;-
037.039 But it will be no more than the retribution of (the Evil) that ye have
wrought;-
037.040 But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of God,-
037.041 For them is a Sustenance determined,
037.042 Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity,
037.043 In Gardens of Felicity,
037.044 Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):
037.045 Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear-flowing fountain,
037.046 Crystal-white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof),
037.047 Free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.
037.048 And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big
eyes (of wonder and beauty).
037.049 As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded.
037.050 Then they will turn to one another and question one another.
037.051 One of them will start the talk and say: "I had an intimate companion (on the
earth),
037.052 "Who used to say, 'what! art thou amongst those who bear witness to the
Truth (of the Message)?
037.053 "'When we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed receive rewards
and punishments?'"
037.054 (A voice) said: "Would ye like to look down?"
037.055 He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.
037.056 He said: "By God! thou wast little short of bringing me to perdition!
037.057 "Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I should certainly have been
among those brought (there)!
037.058 "Is it (the case) that we shall not die,
037.059 "Except our first death, and that we shall not be punished?"
037.060 Verily this is the supreme achievement!
037.061 For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.
037.062 Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?
037.063 For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong-doers.
037.064 For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-Fire:
037.065 The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of devils:
037.066 Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.
037.067 Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.
037.068 Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.
037.069 Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;
037.070 So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!
037.071 And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray;-
037.072 But We sent aforetime, among them, (apostles) to admonish them;-
037.073 Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded
not),-
037.074 Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of God.
037.075 (In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.
037.076 And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,
037.077 And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);
037.078 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later
times:
037.079 "Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"
037.080 Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.
037.081 For he was one of our believing Servants.
037.082 Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.
037.083 Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.
037.084 Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.
037.085 Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye
worship?
037.086 "Is it a falsehood- gods other than God- that ye desire?
037.087 "Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"
037.088 Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.
037.089 And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"
037.090 So they turned away from him, and departed.
037.091 Then did he turn to their gods and said, "will ye not eat (of the offerings
before you)?...
037.092 "What is the matter with you that ye speak not (intelligently)?"
037.093 Then did he turn upon them, striking (them) with the right hand.
037.094 Then came (the worshippers) with hurried steps, and faced (him).
037.095 He said: "Worship ye that which ye have (yourselves) carved?
037.096 "But God has created you and your handwork!"
037.097 They said, "Build him a furnace, and throw him into the blazing fire!"
037.098 (This failing), they then sought a stratagem against him, but We made them
the ones most humiliated!
037.099 He said: "I will go to my Lord! He will surely guide me!
037.100 "O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son)!"
037.101 So We gave him the good news of a boy ready to suffer and forbear.
037.102 Then, when (the son) reached (the age of) (serious) work with him, he said:
"O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!"
(The son) said: "O my father! Do as thou art commanded: thou will find me, if God so
wills one practising Patience and Constancy!"
037.103 So when they had both submitted their wills (to God), and he had laid him
prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice),
037.104 We called out to him "O Abraham!
037.105 "Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those
who do right.
037.106 For this was obviously a trial-
037.107 And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:
037.108 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later
times:
037.109 "Peace and salutation to Abraham!"
037.110 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
037.111 For he was one of our believing Servants.
037.112 And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet,- one of the Righteous.
037.113 We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and
(some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.
037.114 Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,
037.115 And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;
037.116 And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);
037.117 And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;
037.118 And We guided them to the Straight Way.
037.119 And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later
times:
037.120 "Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"
037.121 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
037.122 For they were two of our believing Servants.
037.123 So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).
037.124 Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (God)?
037.125 "Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators,-
037.126 "God, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers
of old?"
037.127 But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment),-
037.128 Except the sincere and devoted Servants of God (among them).
037.129 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later
times:
037.130 "Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"
037.131 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.
037.132 For he was one of our believing Servants.
037.133 So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).
037.134 Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all
037.135 Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:
037.136 Then We destroyed the rest.
037.137 Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day-
037.138 And by night: will ye not understand?
037.139 So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).
037.140 When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,
037.141 He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:
037.142 Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.
037.143 Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified God,
037.144 He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of
Resurrection.
037.145 But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,
037.146 And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.
037.147 And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.
037.148 And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.
037.149 Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and
they have sons?-
037.150 Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?
037.151 Is it not that they say, from their own invention,
037.152 "God has begotten children"? but they are liars!
037.153 Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?
037.154 What is the matter with you? How judge ye?
037.155 Will ye not then receive admonition?
037.156 Or have ye an authority manifest?
037.157 Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!
037.158 And they have invented a blood-relationship between Him and the Jinns: but
the Jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment-
Seat)!
037.159 Glory to God! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!
037.160 Not (so do) the Servants of God, sincere and devoted.
037.161 For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship-
037.162 Can lead (any) into temptation concerning God,
037.163 Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!
037.164 (Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;
037.165 "And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);
037.166 "And we are verily those who declare (God's) glory!"
037.167 And there were those who said,
037.168 "If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,
037.169 "We should certainly have been Servants of God, sincere (and devoted)!"
037.170 But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
037.171 Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by
Us),
037.172 That they would certainly be assisted,
037.173 And that Our forces,- they surely must conquer.
037.174 So turn thou away from them for a little while,
037.175 And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
037.176 Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?
037.177 But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the
morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!
037.178 So turn thou away from them for a little while,
037.179 And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!
037.180 Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what
they ascribe (to Him)!
037.181 And Peace on the apostles!
037.182 And Praise to God, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.
SAD, (THE LETTER) SAD ( S ), CHAPTER NO. 038
038.001 Sad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).
038.002 But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self-glory and Separatism.
038.003 How many generations before them did We destroy? In the end they cried
(for mercy)- when there was no longer time for being saved!
038.004 So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves!
and the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies!
038.005 "Has he made the gods (all) into one God? Truly this is a wonderful thing!"
038.006 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)!
038.007 "We never heard (the like) of this among the people of these latter days: this
is nothing but a made-up tale!"
038.008 "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!
038.009 Or have they the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord,- the Exalted in Power,
the Grantor of Bounties without measure?
038.010 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)!
038.011 But there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates.
038.012 Before them (were many who) rejected apostles,- the people of Noah, and
'Ad, and Pharaoh, the Lord of Stakes,
038.013 And Thamud, and the people of Lut, and the Companions of the Wood; -
such were the Confederates.
038.014 Not one (of them) but rejected the apostles, but My punishment came justly
and inevitably (on them).
038.015 These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes)
will brook no delay.
038.016 They say: "Our Lord! hasten to us our sentence (even) before the Day of
Account!"
038.017 Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man
of strength: for he ever turned (to God).
038.018 It was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at
eventide and at break of day,
038.019 And the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to God).
038.020 We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in
speech and decision.
038.021 Has the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they climbed over the
wall of the private chamber;
038.022 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..
038.023 "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."
038.024 (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 God in repentance).
038.025 So We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us,
and a beautiful place of (Final) Return.
038.026 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 God: for those who wander astray from the Path of
God, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account.
038.027 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)!
038.028 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?
038.029 (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.
038.030 To David We gave Solomon (for a son),- How excellent in Our service!
Ever did he turn (to Us)!
038.031 Behold, there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of the highest
breeding, and swift of foot;
038.032 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):
038.033 "Bring them back to me." then began he to pass his hand over (their) legs
and their necks.
038.034 And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but
he did turn (to Us in true devotion):
038.035 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).
038.036 Then We subjected the wind to his power, to flow gently to his order,
Whithersoever he willed,-
038.037 As also the evil ones, (including) every kind of builder and diver,-
038.038 As also others bound together in fetters.
038.039 "Such are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) or withhold
them, no account will be asked."
038.040 And he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful Place of
(Final) Return.
038.041 Commemorate Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One
has afflicted me with distress and suffering!"
038.042 (The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) wherein to
wash, cool and refreshing, and (water) to drink."
038.043 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.
038.044 "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)!
038.045 And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of
Power and Vision.
038.046 Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose)- proclaiming the
Message of the Hereafter.
038.047 They were, in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and the Good.
038.048 And commemorate Isma'il, Elisha, and Zul-Kifl: Each of them was of the
Company of the Good.
038.049 This is a Message (of admonition): and verily, for the righteous, is a
beautiful Place of (Final) Return,-
038.050 Gardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them;
038.051 Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for
fruit in abundance, and (delicious) drink;
038.052 And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances,
(companions) of equal age.
038.053 Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!
038.054 Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail;-
038.055 Yea, such! but - for the wrong-doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return!-
038.056 Hell!- they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)!-
038.057 Yea, such! - then shall they taste it,- a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky,
intensely cold!-
038.058 And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!
038.059 Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! truly,
they shall burn in the Fire!
038.060 (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!"
038.061 They will say: "Our Lord! whoever brought this upon us,- Add to him a
double Penalty in the Fire!"
038.062 And they will say: "What has happened to us that we see not men whom we
used to number among the bad ones?
038.063 "Did we treat them (as such) in ridicule, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive
them?"
038.064 Truly that is just and fitting,- the mutual recriminations of the People of the
Fire!
038.065 Say: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one God, Supreme and
Irresistible,-
038.066 "The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all between,- Exalted in Might,
able to enforce His Will, forgiving again and again."
038.067 Say: "That is a Message Supreme (above all),-
038.068 "From which ye do turn away!
038.069 "No knowledge have I of the Chiefs on high, when they discuss (matters)
among themselves.
038.070 'Only this has been revealed to me: that I am to give warning plainly and
publicly."
038.071 Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man from clay:
038.072 "When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of
My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him."
038.073 So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together:
038.074 Not so Iblis: he was haughty, and became one of those who reject Faith.
038.075 (God) 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?"
038.076 (Iblis) said: "I am better than he: thou createdst me from fire, and him thou
createdst from clay."
038.077 (God) said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art rejected, accursed.
038.078 "And My curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgment."
038.079 (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are
raised."
038.080 (God) said: "Respite then is granted thee-
038.081 "Till the Day of the Time Appointed."
038.082 (Iblis) said: "Then, by Thy power, I will put them all in the wrong,-
038.083 "Except Thy Servants amongst them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."
038.084 (God) said: "Then it is just and fitting- and I say what is just and fitting-
038.085 "That I will certainly fill Hell with thee and those that follow thee,- every
one."
038.086 Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender.
038.087 "This is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds.
038.088 "And ye shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while."
THE TROOPS, THRONGS, CHAPTER NO. 039
039.001 The revelation of this Book is from God, the Exalted in Power, full of
Wisdom.
039.002 Verily it is We Who have revealed the Book to thee in Truth: so serve God,
offering Him sincere devotion.
039.003 Is it not to God that sincere devotion is due? But those who take for
protectors other than God (say): "We only serve them in order that they may bring us
nearer to God." Truly God will judge between them in that wherein they differ. But
God guides not such as are false and ungrateful.
039.004 Had God wished to take to Himself a son, He could have chosen whom He
pleased out of those whom He doth create: but Glory be to Him! (He is above such
things.) He is God, the One, the Irresistible.
039.005 He created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): He makes the
Night overlap the Day, and the Day overlap the Night: He has subjected the sun and
the moon (to His law): Each one follows a course for a time appointed. Is not He the
Exalted in Power - He Who forgives again and again?
039.006 He created you (all) from a single person: then created, of like nature, his
mate; and he sent down for you eight head of cattle in pairs: He makes you, in the
wombs of your mothers, in stages, one after another, in three veils of darkness. such is
God, your Lord and Cherisher: to Him belongs (all) dominion. There is no god but
He: then how are ye turned away (from your true Centre)?
039.007 If ye reject (God), Truly God hath no need of you; but He liketh not
ingratitude from His servants: if ye are grateful, He is pleased with you. No bearer of
burdens can bear the burden of another. In the end, to your Lord is your Return, when
He will tell you the truth of all that ye did (in this life). for He knoweth well all that is
in (men's) hearts.
039.008 When some trouble toucheth man, he crieth unto his Lord, turning to Him in
repentance: but when He bestoweth a favour upon him as from Himself, (man) doth
forget what he cried and prayed for before, and he doth set up rivals unto God, thus
misleading others from God's Path. Say, "Enjoy thy blasphemy for a little while:
verily thou art (one) of the Companions of the Fire!"
039.009 Is one who worships devoutly during the hour of the night prostrating
himself or standing (in adoration), who takes heed of the Hereafter, and who places
his hope in the Mercy of his Lord - (like one who does not)? Say: "Are those equal,
those who know and those who do not know? It is those who are endued with
understanding that receive admonition.
039.010 Say: "O ye my servants who believe! Fear your Lord, good is (the reward)
for those who do good in this world. Spacious is God's earth! those who patiently
persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!"
039.011 Say: "Verily, I am commanded to serve God with sincere devotion;
039.012 "And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to God in Islam."
039.013 Say: "I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have fear of the Penalty of a
Mighty Day."
039.014 Say: "It is God I serve, with my sincere (and exclusive) devotion:
039.015 "Serve ye what ye will besides him." Say: "Truly, those in loss are those
who lose their own souls and their People on the Day of Judgment: Ah! that is indeed
the (real and) evident Loss!
039.016 They shall have Layers of Fire above them, and Layers (of Fire) below
them: with this doth God warn off his servants: "O My Servants! then fear ye Me!"
039.017 Those who eschew Evil,- and fall not into its worship,- and turn to God (in
repentance),- for them is Good News: so announce the Good News to My Servants,-
039.018 Those who listen to the Word, and follow the best (meaning) in it: those are
the ones whom God has guided, and those are the ones endued with understanding.
039.019 Is, then, one against whom the decree of Punishment is justly due (equal to
one who eschews Evil)? Wouldst thou, then, deliver one (who is) in the Fire?
039.020 But it is for those who fear their Lord. That lofty mansions, one above
another, have been built: beneath them flow rivers (of delight): (such is) the Promise
of God: never doth God fail in (His) promise.
039.021 Seest thou not that God sends down rain from the sky, and leads it through
springs in the earth? Then He causes to grow, therewith, produce of various colours:
then it withers; thou wilt see it grow yellow; then He makes it dry up and crumble
away. Truly, in this, is a Message of remembrance to men of understanding.
039.022 Is one whose heart God has opened to Islam, so that he has received
Enlightenment from God, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe to those whose
hearts are hardened against celebrating the praises of God! they are manifestly
wandering (in error)!
039.023 God has revealed (from time to time) the most beautiful Message in the
form of a Book, consistent with itself, (yet) repeating (its teaching in various aspects):
the skins of those who fear their Lord tremble thereat; then their skins and their hearts
do soften to the celebration of God's praises. Such is the guidance of God: He guides
therewith whom He pleases, but such as God leaves to stray, can have none to guide.
039.024 Is, then, one who has to fear the brunt of the Penalty on the Day of Judgment
(and receive it) on his face, (like one guarded therefrom)? It will be said to the wrong-
doers: "Taste ye (the fruits of) what ye earned!"
039.025 Those before them (also) rejected (revelation), and so the Punishment came
to them from directions they did not perceive.
039.026 So God gave them a taste of humiliation in the present life, but greater is the
punishment of the Hereafter, if they only knew!
039.027 We have put forth for men, in this Qur'an every kind of Parable, in order that
they may receive admonition.
039.028 (It is) a Qur'an in Arabic, without any crookedness (therein): in order that
they may guard against Evil.
039.029 God puts forth a Parable a man belonging to many partners at variance with
each other, and a man belonging entirely to one master: are those two equal in
comparison? Praise be to God! but most of them have no knowledge.
039.030 Truly thou wilt die (one day), and truly they (too) will die (one day).
039.031 In the end will ye (all), on the Day of Judgment, settle your disputes in the
presence of your Lord.
039.032 Who, then, doth more wrong than one who utters a lie concerning God, and
rejects the Truth when it comes to him; is there not in Hell an abode for blasphemers?
039.033 And he who brings the Truth and he who confirms (and supports) it - such
are the men who do right.
039.034 They shall have all that they wish for, in the presence of their Lord: such is
the reward of those who do good:
039.035 So that God will turn off from them (even) the worst in their deeds and give
them their reward according to the best of what they have done.
039.036 Is not God enough for his Servant? But they try to frighten thee with other
(gods) besides Him! for such as God leaves to stray, there can be no guide.
039.037 And such as God doth guide there can be none to lead astray. Is not God
Exalted in Power, (Able to enforce His Will), Lord of Retribution?
039.038 If indeed thou ask them who it is that created the heavens and the earth, they
would be sure to say, "God". Say: "See ye then? the things that ye invoke besides
God,- can they, if God wills some Penalty for me, remove His Penalty?- Or if He
wills some Grace for me, can they keep back his Grace?" Say: "Sufficient is God for
me! In Him trust those who put their trust."
039.039 Say: "O my People! Do whatever ye can: I will do (my part): but soon will
ye know-
039.040 "Who it is to whom comes a Penalty of ignominy, and on whom descends a
Penalty that abides."
039.041 Verily We have revealed the Book to thee in Truth, for (instructing)
mankind. He, then, that receives guidance benefits his own soul: but he that strays
injures his own soul. Nor art thou set over them to dispose of their affairs.
039.042 It is God that takes the souls (of men) at death; and those that die not (He
takes) during their sleep: those on whom He has passed the decree of death, He keeps
back (from returning to life), but the rest He sends (to their bodies) for a term
appointed verily in this are Signs for those who reflect.
039.043 What! Do they take for intercessors others besides God? Say: "Even if they
have no power whatever and no intelligence?"
039.044 Say: "To God belongs exclusively (the right to grant) intercession: to Him
belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth: In the End, it is to Him that ye
shall be brought back."
039.045 When God, the One and Only, is mentioned, the hearts of those who believe
not in the Hereafter are filled with disgust and horror; but when (gods) other than He
are mentioned, behold, they are filled with joy!
039.046 Say: "O God! Creator of the heavens and the earth! Knower of all that is
hidden and open! it is Thou that wilt judge between Thy Servants in those matters
about which they have differed."
039.047 Even if the wrong-doers had all that there is on earth, and as much more, (in
vain) would they offer it for ransom from the pain of the Penalty on the Day of
Judgment: but something will confront them from God, which they could never have
counted upon!
039.048 For the evils of their Deeds will confront them, and they will be
(completely) encircled by that which they used to mock at!
039.049 Now, when trouble touches man, he cries to Us: But when We bestow a
favour upon him as from Ourselves, he says, "This has been given to me because of a
certain knowledge (I have)!" Nay, but this is but a trial, but most of them understand
not!
039.050 Thus did the (generations) before them say! But all that they did was of no
profit to them.
039.051 Nay, the evil results of their Deeds overtook them. And the wrong-doers of
this (generation)- the evil results of their Deeds will soon overtake them (too), and
they will never be able to frustrate (Our Plan)!
039.052 Know they not that God enlarges the provision or restricts it, for any He
pleases? Verily, in this are Signs for those who believe!
039.053 Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not
of the Mercy of God: for God forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.
039.054 "Turn ye to our Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will), before the
Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be helped.
039.055 "And follow the best of (the courses) revealed to you from your Lord, before
the Penalty comes on you - of a sudden while ye perceive not!-
039.056 "Lest the soul should (then) say: 'Ah! Woe is me!- In that I neglected (my
duty) towards God, and was but among those who mocked!'-
039.057 "Or (lest) it should say: 'If only God had guided me, I should certainly have
been among the righteous!'-
039.058 "Or (lest) it should say when it (actually) sees the penalty: 'If only I had
another chance, I should certainly be among those who do good!'
039.059 "(The reply will be:) 'Nay, but there came to thee my Signs, and thou didst
reject them: thou wast Haughty, and became one of those who reject faith!'"
039.060 On the Day of Judgment wilt thou see those who told lies against God;- their
faces will be turned black; Is there not in Hell an abode for the Haughty?
039.061 But God will deliver the righteous to their place of salvation: no evil shall
touch them, nor shall they grieve.
039.062 God is the Creator of all things, and He is the Guardian and Disposer of all
affairs.
039.063 To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth: and those who reject
the Signs of God,- it is they who will be in loss.
039.064 Say: "Is it some one other than God that ye order me to worship, O ye
ignorant ones?"
039.065 But it has already been revealed to thee,- as it was to those before thee,- "If
thou wert to join (gods with God), truly fruitless will be thy work (in life), and thou
wilt surely be in the ranks of those who lose (all spiritual good)".
039.066 Nay, but worship God, and be of those who give thanks.
039.067 No just estimate have they made of God, such as is due to Him: On the Day
of Judgment the whole of the earth will be but His handful, and the heavens will be
rolled up in His right hand: Glory to Him! High is He above the Partners they
attribute to Him!
039.068 The Trumpet will (just) be sounded, when all that are in the heavens and on
earth will swoon, except such as it will please God (to exempt). Then will a second
one be sounded, when, behold, they will be standing and looking on!
039.069 And the Earth will shine with the Glory of its Lord: the Record (of Deeds)
will be placed (open); the prophets and the witnesses will be brought forward and a
just decision pronounced between them; and they will not be wronged (in the least).
039.070 And to every soul will be paid in full (the fruit) of its Deeds; and (God)
knoweth best all that they do.
039.071 The Unbelievers will be led to Hell in crowd: until, when they arrive, there,
its gates will be opened. And its keepers will say, "Did not apostles come to you from
among yourselves, rehearsing to you the Signs of your Lord, and warning you of the
Meeting of This Day of yours?" The answer will be: "True: but the Decree of
Punishment has been proved true against the Unbelievers!"
039.072 (To them) will be said: "Enter ye the gates of Hell, to dwell therein: and evil
is (this) Abode of the Arrogant!"
039.073 And those who feared their Lord will be led to the Garden in crowds: until
behold, they arrive there; its gates will be opened; and its keepers will say: "Peace be
upon you! well have ye done! enter ye here, to dwell therein."
039.074 They will say: "Praise be to God, Who has truly fulfilled His Promise to us,
and has given us (this) land in heritage: We can dwell in the Garden as we will: how
excellent a reward for those who work (righteousness)!"
039.075 And thou wilt see the angels surrounding the Throne (Divine) on all sides,
singing Glory and Praise to their Lord. The Decision between them (at Judgment) will
be in (perfect) justice, and the cry (on all sides) will be, "Praise be to God, the Lord of
the Worlds!"
THE BELIEVER, THE FORGIVER (GOD), CHAPTER NO. 040
040.001 Ha Mim
040.002 The revelation of this Book is from God, Exalted in Power, Full of
Knowledge,-
040.003 Who forgiveth sin, accepteth repentance, is strict in punishment, and hath a
long reach (in all things). there is no god but He: to Him is the final goal.
040.004 None can dispute about the Signs of God but the Unbelievers. Let not, then,
their strutting about through the land deceive thee!
040.005 But (there were people) before them, who denied (the Signs),- the People of
Noah, and the Confederates (of Evil) after them; and every People plotted against
their prophet, to seize him, and disputed by means of vanities, therewith to condemn
the Truth; but it was I that seized them! and how (terrible) was My Requital!
040.006 Thus was the Decree of thy Lord proved true against the Unbelievers; that
truly they are Companions of the Fire!
040.007 Those who sustain the Throne (of God) and those around it Sing Glory and
Praise to their Lord; believe in Him; and implore Forgiveness for those who believe:
"Our Lord! Thy Reach is over all things, in Mercy and Knowledge. Forgive, then,
those who turn in Repentance, and follow Thy Path; and preserve them from the
Penalty of the Blazing Fire!
040.008 "And grant, our Lord! that they enter the Gardens of Eternity, which Thou
hast promised to them, and to the righteous among their fathers, their wives, and their
posterity! For Thou art (He), the Exalted in Might, Full of Wisdom.
040.009 "And preserve them from (all) ills; and any whom Thou dost preserve from
ills that Day,- on them wilt Thou have bestowed Mercy indeed: and that will be truly
(for them) the highest Achievement".
040.010 The Unbelievers will be addressed: "Greater was the aversion of God to you
than (is) your aversion to yourselves, seeing that ye were called to the Faith and ye
used to refuse."
040.011 They will say: "Our Lord! twice hast Thou made us without life, and twice
hast Thou given us Life! Now have we recognised our sins: Is there any way out (of
this)?"
040.012 (The answer will be:) "This is because, when God was invoked as the Only
(object of worship), ye did reject Faith, but when partners were joined to Him, ye
believed! the Command is with God, Most High, Most Great!"
040.013 He it is Who showeth you his Signs, and sendeth down sustenance for you
from the sky: but only those receive admonition who turn (to God).
040.014 Call ye, then, upon God with sincere devotion to Him, even though the
Unbelievers may detest it.
040.015 Raised high above ranks (or degrees), (He is) the Lord of the Throne (of
Authority): by His Command doth He send the Spirit (of inspiration) to any of His
servants he pleases, that it may warn (men) of the Day of Mutual Meeting,-
040.016 The Day whereon they will (all) come forth: not a single thing concerning
them is hidden from God. Whose will be the dominion that Day?" That of God, the
One the Irresistible!
040.017 That Day will every soul be requited for what it earned; no injustice will
there be that Day, for God is Swift in taking account.
040.018 Warn them of the Day that is (ever) drawing near, when the hearts will
(come) right up to the throats to choke (them); No intimate friend nor intercessor will
the wrong-doers have, who could be listened to.
040.019 (God) knows of (the tricks) that deceive with the eyes, and all that the hearts
(of men) conceal.
040.020 And God will judge with (justice and) Truth: but those whom (men) invoke
besides Him, will not (be in a position) to judge at all. Verily it is God (alone) Who
hears and sees (all things).
040.021 Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the End of those
before them? They were even superior to them in strength, and in the traces (they
have left) in the land: but God did call them to account for their sins, and none had
they to defend them against God.
040.022 That was because there came to them their apostles with Clear (Signs), but
they rejected them: So God called them to account: for He is Full of Strength, Strict in
Punishment.
040.023 Of old We sent Moses, with Our Signs and an authority manifest,
040.024 To Pharaoh, Haman, and Qarun; but they called (him)" a sorcerer telling
lies!"...
040.025 Now, when he came to them in Truth, from Us, they said, "Slay the sons of
those who believe with him, and keep alive their females," but the plots of
Unbelievers (end) in nothing but errors (and delusions)!...
040.026 Said Pharaoh: "Leave me to slay Moses; and let him call on his Lord! What
I fear is lest he should change your religion, or lest he should cause mischief to appear
in the land!"
040.027 Moses said: "I have indeed called upon my Lord and your Lord (for
protection) from every arrogant one who believes not in the Day of Account!"
040.028 A believer, a man from among the people of Pharaoh, who had concealed
his faith, said: "Will ye slay a man because he says, 'My Lord is God'?- when he has
indeed come to you with Clear (Signs) from your Lord? and if he be a liar, on him is
(the sin of) his lie: but, if he is telling the Truth, then will fall on you something of the
(calamity) of which he warns you: Truly God guides not one who transgresses and
lies!
040.029 "O my People! Yours is the dominion this day: Ye have the upper hand in
the land: but who will help us from the Punishment of God, should it befall us?"
Pharaoh said: "I but point out to you that which I see (myself); Nor do I guide you but
to the Path of Right!"
040.030 Then said the man who believed: "O my people! Truly I do fear for you
something like the Day (of disaster) of the Confederates (in sin)!-
040.031 "Something like the fate of the People of Noah, the 'Ad, and the Thamud,
and those who came after them: but God never wishes injustice to his Servants.
040.032 "And O my people! I fear for you a Day when there will be Mutual calling
(and wailing),-
040.033 "A Day when ye shall turn your backs and flee: No defender shall ye have
from God: Any whom God leaves to stray, there is none to guide...
040.034 "And to you there came Joseph in times gone by, with Clear Signs, but ye
ceased not to doubt of the (Mission) for which he had come: At length, when he died,
ye said: 'No apostle will God send after him.' thus doth God leave to stray such as
transgress and live in doubt,-
040.035 "(Such) as dispute about the Signs of God, without any authority that hath
reached them, grievous and odious (is such conduct) in the sight of God and of the
Believers. Thus doth God, seal up every heart - of arrogant and obstinate
Transgressors."
040.036 Pharaoh said: "O Haman! Build me a lofty palace, that I may attain the ways
and means-
040.037 "The ways and means of (reaching) the heavens, and that I may mount up to
the God of Moses: But as far as I am concerned, I think (Moses) is a liar!" Thus was
made alluring, in Pharaoh's eyes, the evil of his deeds, and he was hindered from the
Path; and the plot of Pharaoh led to nothing but perdition (for him).
040.038 The man who believed said further: "O my people! Follow me: I will lead
you to the Path of Right.
040.039 "O my people! This life of the present is nothing but (temporary)
convenience: It is the Hereafter that is the Home that will last.
040.040 "He that works evil will not be requited but by the like thereof: and he that
works a righteous deed - whether man or woman - and is a Believer- such will enter
the Garden (of Bliss): Therein will they have abundance without measure.
040.041 "And O my people! How (strange) it is for me to call you to Salvation while
ye call me to the Fire!
040.042 "Ye do call upon me to blaspheme against God, and to join with Him
partners of whom I have no knowledge; and I call you to the Exalted in Power, Who
forgives again and again!"
040.043 "Without doubt ye do call me to one who is not fit to be called to, whether in
this world, or in the Hereafter; our return will be to God; and the Transgressors will
be Companions of the Fire!
040.044 "Soon will ye remember what I say to you (now), My (own) affair I commit
to God: for God (ever) watches over His Servants."
040.045 Then God saved him from (every) ill that they plotted (against him), but the
burnt of the Penalty encompassed on all sides the People of Pharaoh.
040.046 In front of the Fire will they be brought, morning and evening: And (the
sentence will be) on the Day that Judgment will be established: "Cast ye the People of
Pharaoh into the severest Penalty!"
040.047 Behold, they will dispute with each other in the Fire! The weak ones (who
followed) will say to those who had been arrogant, "We but followed you: Can ye
then take (on yourselves) from us some share of the Fire?
040.048 Those who had been arrogant will say: "We are all in this (Fire)! Truly, God
has judged between (his) Servants!"
040.049 Those in the Fire will say to the Keepers of Hell: "Pray to your Lord to
lighten us the Penalty for a day (at least)!"
040.050 They will say: "Did there not come to you your apostles with Clear Signs?"
They will say, "Yes". They will reply, "Then pray (as ye like)! But the prayer of those
without Faith is nothing but (futile wandering) in (mazes of) error!"
040.051 We will, without doubt, help our apostles and those who believe, (both) in
this world's life and on the Day when the Witnesses will stand forth,-
040.052 The Day when no profit will it be to Wrong-doers to present their excuses,
but they will (only) have the Curse and the Home of Misery.
040.053 We did aforetime give Moses the (Book of) Guidance, and We gave the
book in inheritance to the Children of Israel,-
040.054 A Guide and a Message to men of Understanding.
040.055 Patiently, then, persevere: for the Promise of God is true: and ask
forgiveness for thy fault, and celebrate the Praises of thy Lord in the evening and in
the morning.
040.056 Those who dispute about the signs of God without any authority bestowed
on them,- there is nothing in their breasts but (the quest of) greatness, which they
shall never attain to: seek refuge, then, in God: It is He Who hears and sees (all
things).
040.057 Assuredly the creation of the heavens and the earth is a greater (matter) than
the creation of men: Yet most men understand not.
040.058 Not equal are the blind and those who (clearly) see: Nor are (equal) those
who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and those who do evil. Little do ye
learn by admonition!
040.059 The Hour will certainly come: Therein is no doubt: Yet most men believe
not.
040.060 And your Lord says: "Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer): but those
who are too arrogant to serve Me will surely find themselves in Hell - in humiliation!"
040.061 It is God Who has made the Night for you, that ye may rest therein, and the
days as that which helps (you) to see. Verily God is full of Grace and Bounty to men:
yet most men give no thanks.
040.062 Such is God, your Lord, the Creator of all things, there is no god but He:
Then how ye are deluded away from the Truth!
040.063 Thus are deluded those who are wont to reject the Signs of God.
040.064 It is God Who has made for you the earth as a resting place, and the sky as a
canopy, and has given you shape- and made your shapes beautiful,- and has provided
for you Sustenance, of things pure and good;- such is God your Lord. So Glory to
God, the Lord of the Worlds!
040.065 He is the Living (One): There is no god but He: Call upon Him, giving Him
sincere devotion. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds!
040.066 Say: "I have been forbidden to invoke those whom ye invoke besides God,-
seeing that the Clear Sings have come to me from my Lord; and I have been
commanded to bow (in Islam) to the Lord of the Worlds."
040.067 It is He Who has created you from dust then from a sperm-drop, then from a
leech-like clot; then does he get you out (into the light) as a child: then lets you (grow
and) reach your age of full strength; then lets you become old,- though of you there
are some who die before;- and lets you reach a Term appointed; in order that ye may
learn wisdom.
040.068 It is He Who gives Life and Death; and when He decides upon an affair, He
says to it, "Be", and it is.
040.069 Seest thou not those that dispute concerning the Sings of God? How are they
turned away (from Reality)?-
040.070 Those who reject the Book and the (revelations) with which We sent our
apostles: but soon shall they know,-
040.071 When the yokes (shall be) round their necks, and the chains; they shall be
dragged along-
040.072 In the boiling fetid fluid: then in the Fire shall they be burned;
040.073 Then shall it be said to them: "Where are the (deities) to which ye gave part-
worship-
040.074 "In derogation of God?" They will reply: "They have left us in the lurch:
Nay, we invoked not, of old, anything (that had real existence)." Thus does God leave
the Unbelievers to stray.
040.075 "That was because ye were wont to rejoice on the earth in things other than
the Truth, and that ye were wont to be insolent.
040.076 "Enter ye the gates of Hell, to dwell therein: and evil is (this) abode of the
arrogant!"
040.077 So persevere in patience; for the Promise of God is true: and whether We
show thee (in this life) some part of what We promise them,- or We take thy soul (to
Our Mercy) (before that),-(in any case) it is to Us that they shall (all) return.
040.078 We did aforetime send apostles before thee: of them there are some whose
story We have related to thee, and some whose story We have not related to thee. It
was not (possible) for any apostle to bring a sign except by the leave of God: but
when the Command of God issued, the matter was decided in truth and justice, and
there perished, there and then those who stood on Falsehoods.
040.079 It is God Who made cattle for you, that ye may use some for riding and
some for food;
040.080 And there are (other) advantages in them for you (besides); that ye may
through them attain to any need (there may be) in your hearts; and on them and on
ships ye are carried.
040.081 And He shows you (always) His Signs: then which of the Signs of God will
ye deny?
040.082 Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the End of those
before them? They were more numerous than these and superior in strength and in the
traces (they have left) in the land: Yet all that they accomplished was of no profit to
them.
040.083 For when their apostles came to them with Clear Signs, they exulted in such
knowledge (and skill) as they had; but that very (Wrath) at which they were wont to
scoff hemmed them in.
040.084 But when they saw Our Punishment, they said: "We believe in God,- the one
God - and we reject the partners we used to join with Him."
040.085 But their professing the Faith when they (actually) saw Our Punishment was
not going to profit them. (Such has been) God's Way of dealing with His Servants
(from the most ancient times). And even thus did the Rejecters of God perish
(utterly)!