Surat Ash - Shaaffat
1. by those (angels) ranged In
ranks (or rows).
2. by those (angels) who drive the
clouds In a good way.
3. by those (angels) who bring the
Book and the Qur'ân from Allâh to mankind [Tafsir Ibn Kathîr].
4. Verily Your Ilâh (God) is indeed
one (i.e. Allâh);
5. Lord of the heavens and of the
earth, and All that is between them, and Lord of Every point of the sun's
risings. (none has the Right to be worshipped but Allâh).
6. Verily! we have adorned the near
heaven with the stars (for beauty).
7. and to Guard against Every
rebellious devil.
8. they cannot listen to the higher
group (angels) for they are pelted from Every side.
9. Outcast, and Theirs is a
constant (or painful) torment.
10. except such as snatch away
something by stealing and they are pursued by a flaming Fire of piercing
brightness.
11. Then ask them (i.e. These
polytheists, O Muhammad Sal-Allaahu 'alayhe Wa Sallam): "Are they stronger
as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains,
etc.) whom we have created?" Verily, we created them of a sticky clay.
12. Nay, You (O Muhammad
Sal-Allaahu 'alayhe Wa Sallam) wondered (at their insolence) while they mock
(at You and at the Qur'ân).
13. and when they are reminded,
they pay no attention.
14. and when they see an Ayâh (a sign,
a proof, or an evidence) from Allâh, they mock at it.
15. and they say: "This is
nothing but evident magic!
16. "When we are dead and have
become dust and bones, shall we (Then) Verily be resurrected?
17. "And also Our fathers of
old?"
18. Say (O Muhammad Sal-Allaahu
'alayhe Wa Sallam): "Yes, and You shall Then be humiliated."
19. it will be a single Zajrah
[shout (i.e. the second blowing of the Trumpet)], and behold, they will be
staring!
20. they will say: "Woe to us!
This is the Day of Recompense!"
21. (it will be said): "This
is the Day of judgement which You used to deny."
22. (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.
23. "Instead of Allâh, and lead
them on to the Way of flaming Fire (Hell);
24. "But stop them, Verily
they are to be questioned.
25. "What is the matter with
you? why do You not help one another (as You used to do In the world)?"
26. Nay, but that Day they shall
surrender,
27. and they will turn to one
another and question one another.
28. 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, order us for polytheism, and stop us from
the Truth i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and from Every good deed]."
29. they will reply: "Nay, You
yourselves were not believers.
30. "And we had no authority
over you. Nay! but You were transgressing people (disobedient, polytheists, and
disbelievers).
31. "So now the word of Our
Lord has been justified against us, that we shall certainly (have to) taste
(the torment).
32. "So we led You astray
because we were ourselves astray."
33. Then Verily, that day, they
will (all) share In the torment.
34. Certainly, that is How we deal
with AlMujrimûn (polytheists, sinners, criminals, the disobedient to Allâh,
etc.).
35. Truly, when it was said to
them: Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh "(none has the Right to be worshipped but
Allâh)," they puffed themselves up with pride (i.e. denied it).
36. and (they) said: "Are we
going to abandon Our âliha (gods) for the sake of a mad poet?
37. Nay! He (Muhammad Sal-Allaahu
'alayhe Wa Sallam) 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).
38. Verily, You (pagans of Makkah)
are going to taste the painful torment;
39. 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);
40. save the chosen slaves of Allâh
(faithful, obedient, true believers of Islâmic Monotheism).
41. for them there will be a known
provision (in Paradise).
42. Fruits; and they shall be
honoured,
43. In the Gardens of delight
(Paradise),
44. facing one another on thrones,
45. round them will be passed a cup
of pure wine;
46. white, delicious to the
drinkers,
47. neither they will have Ghoul
(any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin, etc.) from that, nor will
they suffer intoxication therefrom.
48. and with them will be chaste
females, restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands), with
wide and beautiful eyes.
49. (Delicate and pure) as if they
were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.
50. Then they will turn to one
another, mutually questioning.
51. a speaker of them will say:
"Verily, I had a companion (in the world),
52. who used to say: "Are You
among those who believe (in Resurrection after death).
53. "(That) when we die and
become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive reward or
punishment (according to Our deeds)?"
54. (the man) said: "Will You
look down?"
55. so He looked down and saw Him
In the midst of the Fire.
56. He said: "By Allâh! You
have nearly Ruined Me.
57. "Had it not been for the
Grace of My Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to
Hell)."
58. (Allâh informs about that true
believer that He said): "Are we Then not to die (any more)?
59. "Except Our first death,
and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."
60. Truly, This is the Supreme
success!
61. for the like of This let the
workers work.
62. is that (Paradise) better
entertainment or the tree of Zaqqûm (a horrible tree In Hell)?
63. truly we have made it (as) a
trail for the Zâlimûn (polytheists, disbelievers, wrong-doers, etc.).
64. Verily, it is a tree that
springs out of the bottom of Hell-fire,
65. the shoots of its fruit-stalks
are like the heads of Shayâtin (devils);
66. Truly, they will eat thereof
and fill their bellies therewith.
67. 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).
68. Then thereafter, Verily, their
return is to the flaming Fire of Hell.
69. Verily, they found their
fathers on the wrong path;
70. so they (too) made haste to
follow In their footsteps!
71. and indeed Most of the men of
old went astray before them;
72. and indeed we sent among them warners
(Messengers);
73. Then see what was the end of
those who were warned (but heeded not).
74. except the chosen slaves of
Allâh (faithful, obedient, and true believers of Islâmic Monotheism).
75. and indeed Nûh (Noah) invoked
us, and we are the best of those who answer (the request).
76. and we rescued Him and his
family from the great distress (i.e. drowning),
77. and, his progeny, them we made
the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and Japheth).
78. and left for Him (a goodly
remembrance) among generations to come In later times:
79. Salâmun (peace) be upon Nûh
(Noah) (from Us) among the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and All that exists)!"
80. Verily, Thus we reward the
Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).
81. Verily, He [Nûh (Noah)] was one
of Our believing slaves.
82. Then we drowned the other
(disbelievers and polytheists, etc.).
83. and, Verily, among those who
followed his [Nûh's (Noah)] Way (Islâmic Monotheism) was Ibrâhim (Abraham).
84. 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].
85. when He said to his father and
to his people: "What is it that which You worship?
86. "Is it a falsehood âliha
(gods) other than Allâh that You seek?
87. "Then what do You think
about the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns, and All that exists)?"
88. Then He cast a glance at the
stars (to deceive them),
89. 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's feast)."
90. so they turned away from him,
and departed (for fear of the disease).
91. Then He turned to their âliha
(gods) and said: "Will You not eat (of the offering before you)?
92. "What is the matter with
You that You speak not?"
93. Then He turned upon them,
striking (them) with (His) Right hand.
94. Then they (the worshippers of
idols) came, towards him, hastening.
95. He said: "Worship You that
which You (yourselves) carve?
96. "While Allâh has created
You and what You make!"
97. they said: "Build for Him
a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw Him into
the blazing Fire!"
98. so they plotted a plot against
him, but we made them the lowest.
99. and He said (after his Rescue
from the fire): "Verily, I am going to My Lord. He will Guide Me!"
100. "My Lord! grant Me
(offspring) from the righteous."
101. so we gave Him the glad
tidings of a forbearing boy.
102. 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-Sâbirin (the patient
ones, etc.)."
103. 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);
104. and we called out to him:
"O Abraham!
105. You have fulfilled the dream
(vision)!" Verily! Thus do we reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see
V.2:112).
106. Verily, that indeed was a
manifest trial
107. and we ransomed Him with a
great sacrifice (i.e. ?EO - a ram);
108. and we left for Him (a goodly
remembrance) among generations (to come) In later times.
109. Salâmun (peace) be upon
Ibrâhim (Abraham)!"
110. Thus indeed do we reward the
Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).
111. Verily, He was one of Our
believing slaves.
112. and we gave Him the glad
tidings of Ishâque (Isaac) a Prophet from the righteous.
113. we blessed Him and Ishâque
(Isaac), and of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly
wrong themselves.
114. and, indeed we gave Our Grace
to Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron).
115. and we saved them and their
people from the great distress;
116. and helped them, so that they
became the victors;
117. and we gave them the clear
Scripture;
118. and guided them to the Right
path;
119. and we left for them (a goodly
remembrance) among generations (to come) In later times;
120. Salâmun (peace) be upon Mûsa
(Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron)!"
121. Verily, Thus do we reward the
Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112).
122. Verily! they were two of Our
believing slaves.
123. and Verily, Iliyâs (Elias) was
one of the Messengers.
124. when He said to his people:
"Will You not fear Allâh?
125. "Will You call upon Ba'l
(a well- known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the
best of creators,
126. "Allâh, Your Lord and the
Lord of Your forefathers?"
127. but they denied Him [Iliyâs
(Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),
128. except the chosen slaves of
Allâh.
129. and we left for Him (a goodly
remembrance) among generations (to come) In later times;
130. Salâmun (peace) be upon
Ilyâsîn (Elias)!"
131. Verily, Thus do we reward the
Muhsinûn (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allâh's sake Only -
see V.2:112).
132. Verily, He was one of Our
believing slaves.
133. and Verily, Lout (Lot) was one
of the Messengers.
134. when we saved Him and his
family, all,
135. except an old woman (his wife)
who was among those who remained behind.
136. Then we destroyed the rest
[i.e. the Towns of Sodom at the place of the dead sea (now) In Palestine]. [See
the "Book of History" by Ibn Kathîr].
137. Verily, You pass by them In
the morning.
138. and at night; will You not
Then reflect?
139. and, Verily, Yûnus (Jonah) was
one of the Messengers.
140. when He ran to the laden ship,
141. He (agreed to) cast lots, and
He was among the losers,
142. Then a (big) fish swallowed
Him and He had done an act Worthy of blame.
143. had He not been of them who
glorify Allâh,
144. He would have indeed remained
inside its belly (the fish) till the Day of Resurrection.
145. but we cast Him forth on the
naked shore while He was sick,
146. and we caused a plant of gourd
to grow over Him.
147. and we sent Him to a hundred
thousand (people) or even more.
148. and they believed; so we gave
them enjoyment for a while.
149. now ask them (O Muhammad
Sal-Allaahu 'alayhe Wa Sallam): "Are there (only) daughters for Your Lord
and sons for them?"
150. or did we create the angels
females while they were witnesses?
151. Verily, it is of their
falsehood that they (Quraish pagans) say:
152. "Allâh has begotten off
spring or Children (i.e. angels are the daughters of Allâh)?" and, Verily,
they are liars!
153. has He (Then) chosen daughters
rather than sons?
154. what is the matter with you?
How do You decide?
155. will You not Then remember?
156. or is there for You a plain
authority?
157. Then bring Your Book if You
are truthful!
158. and they have invented a
kinship between Him and the jinns, but the jinns know well that they have
indeed to appear (before Him) (i.e. they will be brought for accounts).
159. glorified is Allâh! (He is
Free) from what they attribute unto him!
160. 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).
161. So, Verily You (pagans) and
those whom You Worship (idols).
162. cannot lead astray [turn away
from Him (Allâh) anyone of the believers],
163. except those who are
predestined to burn In Hell!
164. there is not one of us
(angels) but has his known place (or position);
165. Verily, we (angels), we stand
In rows for the prayers (as You Muslims stand In rows for Your prayers);
166. Verily, we (angels), we are
they who glorify (Allâh's praises i.e. perform prayers).
167. and indeed they (Arab pagans)
used to say;
168. "If we had a Reminder as
had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad Sal-Allaahu 'alayhe
Wa Sallam as a Messenger of Allâh).
169. "We would have indeed
been the chosen slaves of Allâh (true believers of Islâmic Monotheism)!"
170. but (now that the Qur'ân has
come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. In the Qur'ân and In Prophet Muhammad
Sal-Allaahu 'alayhe Wa Sallam , and All that which He brought, the Divine
Revelation), so they will come to know!
171. and, Verily, Our word has gone
forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,
172. that they Verily would be made
triumphant.
173. and that Our hosts, they
Verily would be the victors.
174. so turn away (O Muhammad
Sal-Allaahu 'alayhe Wa Sallam) from them for a while,
175. and watch them and they shall
see (the punishment)!
176. do they seek to hasten on Our
Torment?
177. then, when it descends into
their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had
been warned!
178. so turn (O Muhammad
Sal-Allaahu 'alayhe Wa Sallam) away from them for a while,
179. and watch and they shall see
(the torment)!
180. glorified be Your Lord, the
Lord of honour and Power! (He is Free) from what they attribute unto him!
181. and peace be on the Messengers!
182. and All the praise and thanks
be to Allâh, Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and All that exists).
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