حَا-مِيم

Ha­Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].

Ĥa-Mim

وَالكِتَابِ المُبِينِ

By the manifest Book (that makes things clear, i.e. this Qur'an).

Wa Al-Kitabi Al-Mubini

إِنَّا جَعَلنَاه ُُ قُرآناً عَرَبِيّا ً لَعَلَّكُم تَعقِلُونَ

We verily, have made it a Qur'an in Arabic, that you may be able to understand (its meanings and its admonitions).

'Inna Ja`alnahu Qur'anaan `Arabiyaan La`allakum Ta`qilūna

وَإِنَّه ُُ فِي أُمِّ الكِتَابِ لَدَينَا لَعَلِيٌّ حَكِيم ٌ

And Verily, it (this Qur'an) is in the Mother of the Book (i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz), before Us, indeed Exalted, full of Wisdom.

Wa 'Innahu Fi 'Ummi Al-Kitabi Ladayna La`aliyun Ĥakimun

أَفَنَضرِبُ عَنكُمُ الذِّكرَ صَفحاً أَنكُنتُم قَوما ً مُسرِفِينَ

Shall We then (warn you not and) take away the Reminder (this Qur'an) from you, because you are a people Musrifun.

'Afanađribu `Ankumu Adh-Dhikra Şafĥaan 'An Kuntum Qawmaan Musrifina

وَكَم أَرسَلنَا مِننَبِيّ ٍ فِي الأَوَّلِينَ

And how many a Prophet have We sent amongst the men of old.

Wa Kam 'Arsalna Min Nabiyin Fi Al-'Awwalina

وَمَا يَأْتِيهِممِننَبِيّ ٍ إِلاَّ كَانُوا بِه ِِ يَستَهزِئُون

And never came there a Prophet to them but they used to mock at him.

Wa Ma Ya'tihim Min Nabiyin 'Illa Kanū Bihi Yastahzi'ūn

فَأَهلَكنَا أَشَدَّ مِنهُمبَطْشا ً وَمَضَى مَثَلُ الأَوَّلِينَ

Then We destroyed men stronger (in power) than these, and the example of the ancients has passed away (before them).

Fa'ahlakna 'Ashadda Minhum Baţshaan Wa Mađá Mathalu Al-'Awwalina

وَلَئِنسَأَلتَهُممَن خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرضَ لَيَقُولُنَّ خَلَقَهُنَّ العَزِيزُ العَلِيمُ

And indeed if you ask them, "Who has created the heavens and the earth?" They will surely say: "The All-Mighty, the All-Knower created them."

Wa La'in Sa'altahum Man Khalaqa As-Samawati Wa Al-'Arđa Layaqūlunna Khalaqahunna Al-`Azizu Al-`Alimu

الَّذِي جَعَلَ لَكُمُ الأَرضَ مَهدا ً وَجَعَلَ لَكُم فِيهَا سُبُلا ً لَعَلَّكُم تَهتَدُونَ

Who has made for you the earth like a bed, and has made for you roads therein, in order that you may find your way,

Al-Ladhi Ja`ala Lakumu Al-'Arđa Mahdaan Wa Ja`ala Lakum Fiha Subulaan La`allakum Tahtadūna

وَالَّذِي نَزَّلَ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاء ً بِقَدَر ٍ فَأَنشَرنَا بِه ِِ بَلدَة ً مَيتا ً كَذَلِكَ تُخرَجُونَ

And Who sends down water (rain) from the sky in due measure. Then We revive a dead land therewith, and even so you will be brought forth (from the dead),

Wa Al-Ladhi Nazzala Mina As-Sama'i Ma'an Biqadarin Fa'ansharna Bihi Baldatan Maytaan Kadhalika Tukhrajūna

وَالَّذِي خَلَقَ الأَزوَاجَ كُلَّهَا وَجَعَلَ لَكُممِنَ الفُلكِ وَالأَنعَام مَا تَركَبُونَ

And Who has created all the pairs and has appointed for you ships and cattle on which you ride,

Wa Al-Ladhi Khalaqa Al-'Azwaja Kullaha Wa Ja`ala Lakum Mina Al-Fulki Wa Al-'An`am Ma Tarkabūna

لِتَستَوُوا عَلَى ظُهُورِه ِِ ثُمَّ تَذكُرُوا نِعمَةَ رَبِّكُم إِذَا استَوَيتُم عَلَيهِ وَتَقُولُوا سُبْحانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَه ُُ مُقْرِنِينَ

In order that you may mount firmly on their backs, and then may remember the Favour of your Lord when you mount thereon, and say: "Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it (by our efforts)."

Litastawū `Alá Žuhūrihi Thumma Tadhkurū Ni`mata Rabbikum 'Idha Astawaytum `Alayhi Wa Taqūlū Subĥana Al-Ladhi Sakhkhara Lana Hadha Wa Ma Kunna Lahu Muqrinina

وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ

And verily, to Our Lord we indeed are to return!

Wa 'Inna 'Ilá Rabbina Lamunqalibūna

وَجَعَلُوا لَه ُُ مِن عِبَادِه ِِ جُزءا ً إِنَّ الإِنسَانَ لَكَفُور ٌ مُبِين ٌ

Yet they assign to some of His slaves a share with Him (by pretending that He has children, and considering them as equals or co-partners in worship with Him). Verily, man is indeed a manifest ingrate!

Wa Ja`alū Lahu Min `Ibadihi Juz'aan 'Inna Al-'Insana Lakafūrun Mubinun

أَم اتَّخَذَ مِمَّا يَخلُقُ بَنَات ٍ وَأَصفَاكُمبِالبَنِينَ

Or has He taken daughters out of what He has created, and He has selected for you sons?

'Am Attakhadha Mimma Yakhluqu Banatin Wa 'Aşfakum Bil-Banina

وَإِذَا بُشِّرَ أَحَدُهُمبِمَا ضَرَبَ لِلرَّحمَنِ مَثَلا ً ظَلَّ وَجْهُه ُُ مُسوَدّا ً وَهُوَ كَظِيم ٌ

And if one of them is informed of the news of (the birth of) that which he set forth as a parable to the Most Beneficent (Allah) (i.e. of a girl), his face becomes dark, gloomy, and he is filled with grief!

Wa 'Idha Bushshira 'Aĥaduhum Bima Đaraba Lilrraĥmani Mathalaan Žalla Wajhuhu Muswaddaan Wa Huwa Kažimun

أَوَمَنيُنَشَّأُ فِي الحِليَةِ وَهُوَ فِي الخِصَامِ غَيرُ مُبِين ٍ

(Do they then like for Allah) a creature who is brought up in adornments (wearing silk and gold ornaments, i.e. women), and in dispute cannot make herself clear?

'Awaman Yunashsha'u Fi Al-Ĥilyati Wa Huwa Fi Al-Khişami Ghayru Mubinin

وَجَعَلُوا المَلاَئِكَةَ الَّذِينَ هُم عِبَادُ الرَّحمَنِ إِنَاثاً أَشَهِدُوا خَلقَهُم سَتُكتَبُ شَهَادَتُهُم وَيُسأَلُونَ

And they make the angels who themselves are slaves to the Most Beneficent (Allah) females. Did they witness their creation? Their evidence will be recorded, and they will be questioned!

Wa Ja`alū Al-Mala'ikata Al-Ladhina Hum `Ibadu Ar-Raĥmani 'Inathaan 'Ashahidū Khalqahum Satuktabu Shahadatuhum Wa Yus'alūna

وَقَالُوا لَو شَاءَ الرَّحمَنُ مَا عَبَدْنَاهُممَا لَهُمبِذَلِكَ مِن عِلم ٍ إِن هُم إِلاَّ يَخرُصُونَ

And they said: "If it had been the Will of the Most Beneficent (Allah), we should not have worshipped them (false deities)." They have no knowledge whatsoever of that. They do nothing but lie!

Wa Qalū Law Sha'a Ar-Raĥmanu Ma `Abadnahum Ma Lahum Bidhalika Min `Ilmin 'In Hum 'Illa Yakhruşūna

أَم آتَينَاهُم كِتَابا ً مِنقَبْلِه ِِ فَهُمبِه ِِ مُستَمسِكُونَ

Or have We given them any Book before this (the Qur'an), to which they are holding fast?

'Am 'Ātaynahum Kitabaan Min Qablihi Fahum Bihi Mustamsikūna

بَل قَالُوا إِنَّا وَجَدْنَا آبَاءَنَا عَلَى أُمَّة ٍ وَإِنَّا عَلَى آثَارِهِممُهتَدُونَ

Nay! They say: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we guide ourselves by their footsteps."

Bal Qalū 'Inna Wajadna 'Āba'ana `Alá 'Ummatin Wa 'Inna `Alá 'Ātharihim Muhtadūna

وَكَذَلِكَ مَا أَرسَلنَا مِنقَبْلِكَ فِي قَريَة ٍ مِننَذِير ٍ إِلاَّ قَالَ مُترَفُوهَا إِنَّا وَجَدْنَا آبَاءَنَا عَلَى أُمَّة ٍ وَإِنَّا عَلَى آثَارِهِممُقْتَدُونَ

And similarly, We sent not a warner before you (O Muhammad SAW) to any town (people) but the luxurious ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we will indeed follow their footsteps."

Wa Kadhalika Ma 'Arsalna Min Qablika Fi Qaryatin Min Nadhirin 'Illa Qala Mutrafūha 'Inna Wajadna 'Āba'ana `Alá 'Ummatin Wa 'Inna `Alá 'Ātharihim Muqtadūna

قَالَ أَوَلَو جِئتُكُمبِأَهدَى مِمَّا وَجَدْتُم عَلَيهِ آبَاءَكُم قَالُوا إِنَّا بِمَا أُرسِلتُمبِه ِِ كَافِرُونَ

(The warner) said: "Even if I bring you better guidance than that which you found your fathers following?" They said: "Verily, We disbelieve in that with which you have been sent."

Qala 'Awalaw Ji'tukum Bi'ahdá Mimma Wajadtum `Alayhi 'Āba'akum Qalū 'Inna Bima 'Ursiltum Bihi Kafirūna

فَانتَقَمنَا مِنهُم فَانظُر كَيفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ المُكَذِّبِينَ

So We took revenge of them, then see what was the end of those who denied (Islamic Monotheism).

Fantaqamna Minhum Fanžur Kayfa Kana `Āqibatu Al-Mukadhdhibina

وَإِذ قَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ لِأَبِيه ِِ وَقَومِهِ~ِ إِنَّنِي بَرَاء ٌ مِمَّا تَعبُدُونَ

And (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said to his father and his people: "Verily, I am innocent of what you worship,

Wa 'Idh Qala 'Ibrahimu Li'abihi Wa Qawmihi 'Innani Bara'un Mimma Ta`budūna

إِلاَّ الَّذِي فَطَرَنِي فَإِنَّه ُُ سَيَهدِينِ

"Except Him (i.e. I worship none but Allah Alone) Who did create me, and verily, He will guide me."

'Illa Al-Ladhi Faţarani Fa'innahu Sayahdini

وَجَعَلَهَا كَلِمَة ً بَاقِيَة ً فِي عَقِبِه ِِ لَعَلَّهُم يَرجِعُونَ

And he made it [i.e. La ilaha ill-Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone)] a Word lasting among his offspring (True Monotheism), that they may turn back (i.e. to repent to Allah or receive admonition).

Wa Ja`alaha Kalimatan Baqiyatan Fi `Aqibihi La`allahum Yarji`ūna

بَل مَتَّعتُ هَاؤُلاَء وَآبَاءَهُم حَتَّى جَاءَهُمُ الحَقُّ وَرَسُول ٌ مُبِين ٌ

Nay, but I gave (the good things of this life) to these (polytheists) and their fathers to enjoy, till there came to them the truth (the Qur'an), and a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) making things clear.

Bal Matta`tu Ha'uula' Wa 'Āba'ahum Ĥattá Ja'ahumu Al-Ĥaqqu Wa Rasūlun Mubinun

وَلَمَّا جَاءَهُمُ الحَقُّ قَالُوا هَذَا سِحر ٌ وَإِنَّا بِه ِِ كَافِرُونَ

And when the truth (this Qur'an) came to them, they (the disbelievers in this Qur'an) said: "This is magic, and we disbelieve therein."

Wa Lamma Ja'ahumu Al-Ĥaqqu Qalū Hadha Siĥrun Wa 'Inna Bihi Kafirūna

وَقَالُوا لَولاَ نُزِّلَ هَذَا القُرآنُ عَلَى رَجُل ٍ مِنَ القَريَتَينِ عَظِيم ٍ

And they say: "Why is not this Qur'an sent down to some great man of the two towns (Makkah and Ta'if)?"

Wa Qalū Lawla Nuzzila Hadha Al-Qur'anu `Alá Rajulin Mina Al-Qaryatayni `Ažimin

أَهُم يَقْسِمُونَ رَحمَةَ رَبِّكَ نَحنُ قَسَمنَا بَينَهُممَعِيشَتَهُم فِي الحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَرَفَعنَا بَعضَهُم فَوقَ بَعض ٍ دَرَجَات ٍ لِيَتَّخِذَ بَعضُهُمبَعضا ً سُخرِيّا ً وَرَحمَةُ رَبِّكَ خَير ٌ مِمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ

Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of your Lord? It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in this world, and We raised some of them above others in ranks, so that some may employ others in their work. But the Mercy (Paradise) of your Lord (O Muhammad SAW) is better than the (wealth of this world) which they amass.

'Ahum Yaqsimūna Raĥmata Rabbika Naĥnu Qasamna Baynahum Ma`ishatahum Fi Al-Ĥayaati Ad-Dunya Wa Rafa`na Ba`đahum Fawqa Ba`đin Darajatin Liyattakhidha Ba`đuhum Ba`đaan Sukhriyaan Wa Raĥmatu Rabbika Khayrun Mimma Yajma`ūna

وَلَولاَ أَنيَكُونَ النَّاسُ أُمَّة ً وَاحِدَة ً لَجَعَلنَا لِمَنيَكفُرُ بِالرَّحمَنِ لِبُيُوتِهِم سُقُفا ً مِنفَضَّة ٍ وَمَعَارِجَ عَلَيهَا يَظهَرُونَ

And were it not that all mankind would have become of one community (all disbelievers, desiring worldly life only), We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most Beneficent (Allah), silver roofs for their houses, and elevators (and stair-ways, etc. of silver) whereby they ascend,

Wa Lawla 'An Yakūna An-Nasu 'Ummatan Waĥidatan Laja`alna Liman Yakfuru Bir-Raĥmani Libuyūtihim Suqufaan Min Fađđatin Wa Ma`arija `Alayha Yažharūna

وَلِبُيُوتِهِم أَبْوَابا ً وَسُرُراً عَلَيهَا يَتَّكِئُونَ

And for their houses, doors (of silver), and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline,

Wa Libuyūtihim 'Abwabaan Wa Sururaan `Alayha Yattaki'ūna

وَزُخرُفا ً وَإِنكُلُّ ذَلِكَ لَمَّا مَتَاعُ الحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةُ عِنْدَ رَبِّكَ لِلمُتَّقِينَ

And adornments of gold. Yet all this (i.e. the roofs, doors, stairs, elevators, thrones etc. of their houses) would have been nothing but an enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter with your Lord is only for the Muttaqun.

Wa Zukhrufaan Wa 'In Kullu Dhalika Lamma Mata`u Al-Ĥayaati Ad-Dunya Wa Al-'Ākhiratu `Inda Rabbika Lilmuttaqina

وَمَنيَعشُ عَنذِكرِ الرَّحمَنِ نُقَيِّض لَه ُُ شَيطَانا ً فَهُوَ لَه ُُ قَرِين ٌ

And whosoever turns away (blinds himself) from the remembrance of the Most Beneficent (Allah) (i.e. this Qur'an and worship of Allah), We appoint for him Shaitan (Satan ­ devil) to be a Qarin (an intimate companion) to him.

Wa Man Ya`shu `An Dhikri Ar-Raĥmani Nuqayyiđ Lahu Shayţanaan Fahuwa Lahu Qarinun

وَإِنَّهُم لَيَصُدُّونَهُم عَنِ السَّبِيلِ وَيَحسَبُونَ أَنَّهُممُهتَدُونَ

And verily, they (Satans / devils) hinder them from the Path (of Allah), but they think that they are guided aright!

Wa 'Innahum Layaşuddūnahum `Ani As-Sabili Wa Yaĥsabūna 'Annahum Muhtadūna

حَتَّى إِذَا جَاءَنَا قَالَ يَالَيتَ بَينِي وَبَينَكَ بُعدَ المَشرِقَينِ فَبِئسَ القَرِينُ

Till, when (such a one) comes to Us, he says [to his Qarin (Satan / devil companion)] "Would that between me and you were the distance of the two easts (or the east and west)" a worst (type of) companion (indeed)!

Ĥattá 'Idha Ja'ana Qala Ya Layta Bayni Wa Baynaka Bu`da Al-Mashriqayni Fabi'sa Al-Qarinu

وَلَنيَنفَعَكُمُ اليَومَ إِذ ظَلَمتُم أَنَّكُم فِي العَذَابِ مُشتَرِكُونَ

It will profit you not this Day (O you who turn away from Allah's remembrance and His worship, etc.) as you did wrong, (and) that you will be sharers (you and your Qarin) in the punishment.

Wa Lan Yanfa`akumu Al-Yawma 'Idh Žalamtum 'Annakum Fi Al-`Adhabi Mushtarikūna

أَفَأَنْتَ تُسمِعُ الصُّمَّ أَو تَهدِي العُميَ وَمَنكَانَ فِي ضَلاَل ٍ مُبِين ٍ

Can you (O Muhammad SAW) make the deaf to hear, or can you guide the blind or him who is in manifest error?

'Afa'anta Tusmi`u Aş-Şumma 'Aw Tahdi Al-`Umya Wa Man Kana Fi Đalalin Mubinin

فَإِمَّا نَذهَبَنَّ بِكَ فَإِنَّا مِنهُممُنْتَقِمُونَ

And even if We take you (O Muhammad SAW) away, We shall indeed take vengeance on them.

Fa'imma Nadh/habanna Bika Fa'inna Minhum Muntaqimūna

أَو نُرِيَنَّكَ الَّذِي وَعَدْنَاهُم فَإِنَّا عَلَيهِممُقْتَدِرُونَ

Or (if) We show you that wherewith We threaten them, then verily, We have perfect command over them.

'Aw Nuriyannaka Al-Ladhi Wa`adnahum Fa'inna `Alayhim Muqtadirūna

فَاستَمسِك بِالَّذِي أُوحِيَ إِلَيكَ إِنَّكَ عَلَى صِرَاط ٍ مُستَقِيم ٍ

So hold you (O Muhammad SAW) fast to that which is inspired in you. Verily, you are on a Straight Path.

Fastamsik Bial-Ladhi 'Ūĥiya 'Ilayka 'Innaka `Alá Şiraţin Mustaqimin

وَإِنَّه ُُ لَذِكر ٌ لَكَ وَلِقَومِكَ وَسَوفَ تُسأَلُونَ

And verily, this (the Qur'an) is indeed a Reminder for you (O Muhammad SAW) and your people (Quraish people, or your followers), and you will be questioned (about it).

Wa 'Innahu Ladhikrun Laka Wa Liqawmika Wa Sawfa Tus'alūna

وَاسأَل مَن أَرسَلنَا مِنقَبْلِكَ مِنرُسُلِنَا أَجَعَلنَا مِندُونِ الرَّحمَنِ آلِهَة ً يُعبَدُونَ

And ask (O Muhammad SAW) those of Our Messengers whom We sent before you: "Did We ever appoint aliha (gods) to be worshipped besides the Most Beneficent (Allah)?"

Wa As'al Man 'Arsalna Min Qablika Min Rusulina 'Aja`alna Min Dūni Ar-Raĥmani 'Ālihatan Yu`badūna

وَلَقَدأَرسَلنَا مُوسَى بِآيَاتِنَا إِلَى فِرعَونَ وَمَلَئِه ِِ فَقَالَ إِنِّي رَسُولُ رَبِّ العَالَمِينَ

And indeed We did send Musa (Moses) with Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his chiefs (inviting them to Allah's Religion of Islam) He said: "Verily, I am a Messenger of the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)."

Wa Laqad 'Arsalna Mūsá Bi'ayatina 'Ilá Fir`awna Wa Mala'ihi Faqala 'Inni Rasūlu Rabbi Al-`Ālamina

فَلَمَّا جَاءَهُمبِآيَاتِنَا إِذَا هُممِنهَا يَضحَكُونَ

But when he came to them with Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) behold! They laughed at them.

Falamma Ja'ahum Bi'ayatina 'Idha Hum Minha Yađĥakūna

وَمَا نُرِيهِممِنآيَة ٍ إِلاَّ هِيَ أَكبَرُ مِن أُختِهَا وَأَخَذنَاهُمبِالعَذَابِ لَعَلَّهُم يَرجِعُونَ

And not an Ayah (sign, etc.) We showed them but it was greater than its fellow, and We seized them with torment, in order that they might turn [from their polytheism to Allah's Religion (Islamic Monotheism)].

Wa Ma Nurihim Min 'Āyatin 'Illa Hiya 'Akbaru Min 'Ukhtiha Wa 'Akhadhnahum Bil-`Adhabi La`allahum Yarji`ūna

وَقَالُوا يَاأَيُّهَا السَّاحِرُ ادْعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ بِمَا عَهِدَ عِنْدَكَ إِنَّنَا لَمُهتَدُون

And they said [to Musa (Moses)]: "O you sorcerer! Invoke your Lord for us according to what He has covenanted with you. Verily, We shall guide ourselves (aright)."

Wa Qalū Ya 'Ayyuha As-Saĥiru Ad`u Lana Rabbaka Bima `Ahida `Indaka 'Innana Lamuhtadūn

فَلَمَّا كَشَفنَا عَنهُمُ العَذَابَ إِذَا هُم يَنكُثُونَ

But when We removed the torment from them, behold! They broke their covenant (that they will believe if We remove the torment for them).

Falamma Kashafna `Anhumu Al-`Adhaba 'Idha Hum Yankuthūna

وَنَادَى فِرعَونُ فِي قَومِه ِِ قَالَ يَاقَومِ أَلَيسَ لِي مُلكُ مِصرَ وَهَذِهِ الأَنهَارُ تَجْرِي مِنتَحتِي أَفَلاَ تُبْصِرُونَ

And Fir'aun (Pharaoh) proclaimed among his people, saying: "O my people! Is not mine the dominion of Egypt, and these rivers flowing underneath me. See you not then?

Wa Nadá Fir`awnu Fi Qawmihi Qala Ya Qawmi 'Alaysa Li Mulku Mişra Wa Hadhihi Al-'Anharu Tajri Min Taĥti 'Afala Tubşirūna

أَم أَنَا خَير ٌ مِن هَذَا الَّذِي هُوَ مَهِين ٌ وَلاَ يَكَادُ يُبِينُ

"Am I not better than this one [Musa (Moses)], who is Mahin [has no honour nor any respect, and is weak and despicable] and can scarcely express himself clearly?

'Am 'Ana Khayrun Min Hadha Al-Ladhi Huwa Mahinun Wa La Yakadu Yubinu

فَلَولاَ أُلقِيَ عَلَيهِ أَسوِرَة ٌ مِنذَهَبٍ أَو جَاءَ مَعَهُ المَلاَئِكَةُ مُقْتَرِنِينَ

"Why then are not golden bracelets bestowed on him, or angels sent along with him?"

Falawla 'Ulqiya `Alayhi 'Aswiratun Min Dhahabin 'Aw Ja'a Ma`ahu Al-Mala'ikatu Muqtarinina

فَاستَخَفَّ قَومَه ُُ فَأَطَاعُوهُ~ُ إِنَّهُم كَانُوا قَوما ً فَاسِقِينَ

Thus he [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] befooled and misled his people, and they obeyed him. Verily, they were ever a people who were Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).

Fastakhaffa Qawmahu Fa'aţa`ūhu 'Innahum Kanū Qawmaan Fasiqina

فَلَمَّا آسَفُونَا انتَقَمنَا مِنهُم فَأَغرَقْنَاهُم أَجْمَعِينَ

So when they angered Us, We punished them, and drowned them all.

Falamma 'Āsafūna Antaqamna Minhum Fa'aghraqnahum 'Ajma`ina

فَجَعَلنَاهُم سَلَفا ً وَمَثَلا ً لِلآخِرِينَ

And We made them a precedent (as a lesson for those coming after them), and an example to later generations.

Faja`alnahum Salafaan Wa Mathalaan Lil'akhirina

وَلَمَّا ضُرِبَ ابْنُ مَريَمَ مَثَلا ً إِذَا قَومُكَ مِنهُ يَصِدُّونَ

And when the son of Maryam (Mary) is quoted as an example [i.e. 'Iesa (Jesus) is worshipped like their idols), behold! Your people cry aloud (laugh out at the example).

Wa Lamma Đuriba Abnu Maryama Mathalaan 'Idha Qawmuka Minhu Yaşiddūna

وَقَالُوا أَآلِهَتُنَا خَيرٌ أَم هُوَ مَا ضَرَبُوه ُُ لَكَ إِلاَّ جَدَلا ً بَل هُم قَومٌ خَصِمُونَ

And say: "Are our aliha (gods) better or is he ['Iesa (Jesus)]?" They quoted not the above example except for argument. Nay! But they are a quarrelsome people. [(See VV. 21:97-101) - The Qur'an.]

Wa Qalū 'A'alihatuna Khayrun 'Am Huwa Ma Đarabūhu Laka 'Illa Jadalaan Bal Hum Qawmun Khaşimūna

إِن هُوَ إِلاَّ عَبْدٌ أَنعَمنَا عَلَيهِ وَجَعَلنَاه ُُ مَثَلا ً لِبَنِي إِسرَائِيلَ

He ['Iesa (Jesus)] was not more than a slave. We granted Our Favour to him, and We made him an example to the Children of Israel (i.e. his creation without a father).

'In Huwa 'Illa `Abdun 'An`amna `Alayhi Wa Ja`alnahu Mathalaan Libani 'Isra'ila

وَلَو نَشَاءُ لَجَعَلنَا مِنْكُممَلاَئِكَة ً فِي الأَرضِ يَخلُفُونَ

And if it were Our Will, We would have [destroyed you (mankind) all, and] made angels to replace you on the earth. [Tafsir At-Tabari, Vol:25, Page 89].

Wa Law Nasha'u Laja`alna Minkum Mala'ikatan Fi Al-'Arđi Yakhlufūna

وَإِنَّه ُُ لَعِلم ٌ لِلسَّاعَةِ فَلاَ تَمتَرُنَّ بِهَا وَاتَّبِعُونِي هَذَا صِرَاط ٌ مُستَقِيم ٌ

And he ['Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)] shall be a known sign for (the coming of) the Hour (Day of Resurrection) [i.e. 'Iesa's (Jesus) descent on the earth] . Therefore have no doubt concerning it (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). And follow Me (Allah) (i.e. be obedient to Allah and do what He orders you to do, O mankind)! This is the Straight Path (of Islamic Monotheism, leading to Allah and to His Paradise).

Wa 'Innahu La`ilmun Lilssa`ati Fala Tamtarunna Biha Wa Attabi`ūni Hadha Şiraţun Mustaqimun

وَلاَ يَصُدَّنَّكُمُ الشَّيطَانُ إِنَّه ُُ لَكُم عَدُوّ ٌ مُبِين ٌ

And let not Shaitan (Satan) hinder you (from the right religion, i.e. Islamic Monotheism), Verily, he (Satan) to you is a plain enemy.

Wa La Yaşuddannakumu Ash-Shayţanu 'Innahu Lakum `Adūwun Mubinun

وَلَمَّا جَاءَ عِيسَى بِالبَيِّنَاتِ قَالَ قَدجِئتُكُمبِالحِكمَةِ وَلِأَبَيِّنَ لَكُمبَعضَ الَّذِي تَختَلِفُونَ فِيه ِِ فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ

And when 'Iesa (Jesus) came with (Our) clear Proofs, he said: "I have come to you with Al-Hikmah (Prophethood), and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) in which you differ, therefore fear Allah and obey me,

Wa Lamma Ja'a `Īsá Bil-Bayyinati Qala Qad Ji'tukum Bil-Ĥikmati Wa Li'abayyina Lakum Ba`đa Al-Ladhi Takhtalifūna Fihi Fa Attaqū Allaha Wa 'Aţi`ūni

إِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكُم فَاعبُدُوه ُُ هَذَا صِرَاط ٌ مُستَقِيم ٌ

"Verily, Allah! He is my Lord (God) and your Lord (God). So worship Him (Alone). This is the (only) Straight Path (i.e. Allah's religion of true Islamic Monotheism)."

'Inna Allaha Huwa Rabbi Wa Rabbukum Fa`budūhu Hadha Şiraţun Mustaqimun

فَاختَلَفَ الأَحزَابُ مِنبَينِهِم فَوَيل ٌ لِلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا مِن عَذَابِ يَومٍ أَلِيم ٍ

But the sects from among themselves differed. So woe to those who do wrong (by ascribing things to 'Iesa (Jesus) that are not true) from the torment of a painful Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)!

Fakhtalafa Al-'Aĥzabu Min Baynihim Fawaylun Lilladhina Žalamū Min `Adhabi Yawmin 'Alimin

هَل يَنظُرُونَ إِلاَّ السَّاعَةَ أَنتَأْتِيَهُمبَغتَة ً وَهُم لاَ يَشعُرُونَ

Do they only wait for the Hour that it shall come upon them suddenly, while they perceive not?

Hal Yanžurūna 'Illa As-Sa`ata 'An Ta'tiyahum Baghtatan Wa Hum La Yash`urūna

الأَخِلاَّءُ يَومَئِذ ٍ بَعضُهُم لِبَعضٍ عَدُوّ ٌ إِلاَّ المُتَّقِينَ

Friends on that Day will be foes one to another except Al-Muttaqun (pious - see V.2:2).

Al-'Akhilla'u Yawma'idhin Ba`đuhum Liba`đin `Adūwun 'Illa Al-Muttaqina

يَاعِبَادِ لاَ خَوفٌ عَلَيكُمُ اليَومَ وَلاَ أَنْتُم تَحزَنُونَ

(It will be said to the true believers of Islamic Monotheism): My worshippers! No fear shall be on you this Day, nor shall you grieve,

Ya `Ibadi La Khawfun `Alaykumu Al-Yawma Wa La 'Antum Taĥzanūna

الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِآيَاتِنَا وَكَانُوا مُسلِمِينَ

(You) who believed in Our Ayat (proofs, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and were Muslims (i.e. who submit totally to Allah's Will, and believe in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism).

Al-Ladhina 'Āmanū Bi'ayatina Wa Kanū Muslimina

ادْخُلُوا الجَنَّةَ أَنْتُم وَأَزوَاجُكُم تُحبَرُونَ

Enter Paradise, you and your wives, in happiness.

Adkhulū Al-Jannata 'Antum Wa 'Azwajukum Tuĥbarūna

يُطَافُ عَلَيهِمبِصِحَاف ٍ مِنذَهَب ٍ وَأَكوَاب ٍ وَفِيهَا مَا تَشتَهِيهِ الأَنفُسُ وَتَلَذُّ الأَعيُنُ وَأَنْتُم فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ

Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them, (there will be) therein all that the one's inner-selves could desire, all that the eyes could delight in, and you will abide therein forever.

Yuţafu `Alayhim Bişiĥafin Min Dhahabin Wa 'Akwabin Wa Fiha Ma Tashtahihi Al-'Anfusu Wa Taladhdhu Al-'A`yunu Wa 'Antum Fiha Khalidūna

وَتِلكَ الجَنَّةُ الَّتِي أُورِثتُمُوهَا بِمَا كُنتُم تَعمَلُونَ

This is the Paradise which you have been made to inherit because of your deeds which you used to do (in the life of the world).

Wa Tilka Al-Jannatu Allati 'Ūrithtumūha Bima Kuntum Ta`malūna

لَكُم فِيهَا فَاكِهَة ٌ كَثِيرَة ٌ مِنهَا تَأْكُلُونَ

Therein for you will be fruits in plenty, of which you will eat (as you desire).

Lakum Fiha Fakihatun Kathiratun Minha Ta'kulūna

إِنَّ المُجْرِمِينَ فِي عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدُون

Verily, the Mujrimun (criminals, sinners, disbelievers, etc.) will be in the torment of Hell to abide therein forever.

'Inna Al-Mujrimina Fi `Adhabi Jahannama Khalidūn

لاَ يُفَتَّرُ عَنهُم وَهُم فِيه ِِ مُبْلِسُونَ

(The torment) will not be lightened for them, and they will be plunged into destruction with deep regrets, sorrows and in despair therein.

La Yufattaru `Anhum Wa Hum Fihi Mublisūna

وَمَا ظَلَمنَاهُم وَلَكِنكَانُوا هُمُ الظَّالِمِينَ

We wronged them not, but they were the Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.).

Wa Ma Žalamnahum Wa Lakin Kanū Humu Až-Žalimina

وَنَادَوا يَامَالِكُ لِيَقْضِ عَلَينَا رَبُّكَ قَالَ إِنَّكُممَاكِثُونَ

And they will cry: "O Malik (Keeper of Hell)! Let your Lord make an end of us." He will say: "Verily you shall abide forever."

Wa Nadaw Ya Maliku Liyaqđi `Alayna Rabbuka Qala 'Innakum Makithūna

لَقَدجِئنَاكُمبِالحَقِّ وَلَكِنَّ أَكثَرَكُم لِلحَقِّ كَارِهُونَ

Indeed We have brought the truth (Muhammad SAW with the Qur'an), to you, but most of you have a hatred for the truth.

Laqad Ji'nakum Bil-Ĥaqqi Wa Lakinna 'Aktharakum Lilĥaqqi Karihūna

أَم أَبْرَمُوا أَمرا ً فَإِنَّا مُبْرِمُونَ

Or have they plotted some plan? Then We too are planning.

'Am 'Abramū 'Amraan Fa'inna Mubrimūna

أَم يَحسَبُونَ أَنَّا لاَ نَسمَعُ سِرَّهُم وَنَجْوَاهُمبَلَى وَرُسُلُنَا لَدَيهِم يَكتُبُونَ

Or do they think that We hear not their secrets and their private counsel? (Yes We do) and Our Messengers (appointed angels in charge of mankind) are by them, to record.

'Am Yaĥsabūna 'Anna La Nasma`u Sirrahum Wa Najwahum Balá Wa Rusuluna Ladayhim Yaktubūna

قُل إِنكَانَ لِلرَّحمَنِ وَلَد ٌ فَأَنَا أَوَّلُ العَابِدِينَ

Say (O Muhammad SAW): "If the Most Beneficent (Allah) had a son (or children as you pretend), then I am the first of Allah's worshippers [who deny and refute this claim of yours (and the first to believe in Allah Alone and testify that He has no children)]." [Tafsir At-Tabari].

Qul 'In Kana Lilrraĥmani Waladun Fa'ana 'Awwalu Al-`Ābidina

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرضِ رَبِّ العَرشِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ

Glorified be the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne! Exalted be He from all that they ascribe (to Him).

Subĥana Rabbi As-Samawati Wa Al-'Arđi Rabbi Al-`Arshi `Amma Yaşifūna

فَذَرهُم يَخُوضُوا وَيَلعَبُوا حَتَّى يُلاَقُوا يَومَهُمُ الَّذِي يُوعَدُونَ

So leave them (alone) to speak nonsense and play until they meet the Day of theirs, which they have been promised.

Fadharhum Yakhūđū Wa Yal`abū Ĥattá Yulaqū Yawmahumu Al-Ladhi Yū`adūna

وَهُوَ الَّذِي فِي السَّمَاءِ إِلَه ٌ ٌ وَفِي الأَرضِ إِلَه ٌ ٌ وَهُوَ الحَكِيمُ العَلِيمُ

It is He (Allah) Who is the only Ilah (God to be worshipped) in the heaven and the only Ilah (God to be worshipped) on the earth. And He is the All-Wise, the All-Knower.

Wa Huwa Al-Ladhi Fi As-Sama'i 'Ilahun Wa Fi Al-'Arđi 'Ilahun Wa Huwa Al-Ĥakimu Al-`Alimu

وَتَبَارَكَ الَّذِي لَه ُُ مُلكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرضِ وَمَا بَينَهُمَا وَعِنْدَه ُُ عِلمُ السَّاعَةِ وَإِلَيهِ تُرجَعُونَ

And blessed be He to Whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, and with Whom is the knowledge of the Hour, and to Whom you (all) will be returned.

Wa Tabaraka Al-Ladhi Lahu Mulku As-Samawati Wa Al-'Arđi Wa Ma Baynahuma Wa `Indahu `Ilmu As-Sa`ati Wa 'Ilayhi Turja`ūna

وَلاَ يَملِكُ الَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ مِندُونِهِ الشَّفَاعَةَ إِلاَّ مَنشَهِدَ بِالحَقِّ وَهُم يَعلَمُونَ

And those whom they invoke instead of Him have no power of intercession; except those who bear witness to the truth (i.e. believed in the Oneness of Allah, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the facts about the Oneness of Allah) .

Wa La Yamliku Al-Ladhina Yad`ūna Min Dūnihi Ash-Shafa`ata 'Illa Man Shahida Bil-Ĥaqqi Wa Hum Ya`lamūna

وَلَئِنسَأَلتَهُممَن خَلَقَهُم لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ فَأَنَّى يُؤفَكُونَ

And if you ask them who created them, they will surely say: "Allah". How then are they turned away (from the worship of Allah, Who created them)?

Wa La'in Sa'altahum Man Khalaqahum Layaqūlunna Allahu Fa'anná Yu'ufakūna

وَقِيلِه ِِ يَارَبِّ إِنَّ هَاؤُلاَء قَوم ٌ لاَ يُؤمِنُونَ

(Allah has knowledge) of (Prophet Muhammad's) saying: "O my Lord! Verily, these are a people who believe not!"

Wa Qilihi Ya Rabbi 'Inna Ha'uula' Qawmun La Yu'uminūna

فَاصفَح عَنهُم وَقُل سَلاَم ٌ فَسَوفَ يَعلَمُونَ

So turn away from them (O Muhammad SAW), and say: Salam (peace)! But they will come to know.

Faşfaĥ `Anhum Wa Qul Salamun Fasawfa Ya`lamūna