As-Sâffât

(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 SAW): "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 SAW) 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 SAW): "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 SAW) has come with the truth (i.e. Allâh's Religion - Islâmic Monotheism and this Qur'ân) and he confirms the Messengers (before him who brought Allâh's religion - Islâmic Monotheism).

(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. ßÈÔ - 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 SAW): "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 SAW 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 SAW , 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 SAW) 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 SAW) 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).

YâSîn.

(1)Yâ-Sîn.

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(2)By the Qur'ân, full of wisdom (i.e. full of laws, evidences, and proofs),

(3)Truly, you (O Muhammad SAW) are one of the Messengers,

(4)On a Straight Path (i.e. on Allâh's religion of Islâmic Monotheism).

(5)(This is) a Revelation sent down by the AllMighty, the Most Merciful,

(6)In order that you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, so they are heedless.

(7)Indeed the Word (of punishment) has proved true against most of them, so they will not believe.

(8)Verily! We have put on their necks iron collars reaching to chins, so that their heads are forced up.

(9)And We have put a barrier before them, and a barrier behind them, and We have covered them up, so that they cannot see.

(10)It is the same to them whether you warn them or you warn them not, they will not believe.

(11)You can only warn him who follows the Reminder (the Qur'ân), and fears the Most Beneficent (Allâh) unseen. Bear you to such one the glad tidings of forgiveness, and a generous reward (i.e. Paradise).

(12)Verily, We give life to the dead, and We record that which they send before (them), and their traces [their footsteps and walking on the earth with their legs to the mosques for the five compulsory congregational prayers, Jihâd (holy fighting in Allâh's Cause) and all other good and evil they did, and that which they leave behind], and all things We have recorded with numbers (as a record) in a Clear Book.

(13)And put forward to them a similitude; the (story of the) dwellers of the town, [It is said that the town was Antioch (Antakiya)], when there came Messengers to them.

(14)When We sent to them two Messengers, they belied them both, so We reinforced them with a third, and they said: "Verily! We have been sent to you as Messengers."

(15)They (people of the town) said: "You are only human beings like ourselves, and the Most Beneficent (Allâh) has revealed nothing, you are only telling lies."

(16)The Messengers said: "Our Lord knows that we have been sent as Messengers to you,

(17)"And our duty is only to convey plainly (the Message)."

(18)They (people) said: "For us, we see an evil omen from you, if you cease not, we will surely stone you, and a painful torment will touch you from us."

(19)They (Messengers) said: "Your evil omens be with you! (Do you call it "evil omen") because you are admonished? Nay, but you are a people Musrifûn (transgressing all bounds by committing all kinds of great sins, and by disobeying Allâh).

(20)And there came running from the farthest part of the town, a man, saying: "O my people! Obey the Messengers;

(21)"Obey those who ask no wages of you (for themselves), and who are rightly guided.

(22)"And why should I not worship Him (Allâh Alone) Who has created me and to Whom you shall be returned.

(23)"Shall I take besides Him âliha (gods), if the Most Beneficent (Allâh) intends me any harm, their intercession will be of no use for me whatsoever, nor can they save me?

(24)"Then verily, I should be in plain error.

(25)Verily! I have believed in your Lord, so listen to me!"

(26)It was said (to him when the disbelievers killed him): "Enter Paradise." He said: "Would that my people knew![]

(27)"That my Lord (Allâh) has forgiven me, and made me of the honoured ones!"

(28)And We sent not against his people after him a host from heaven, nor do We send (such a thing).

(29)It was but one Saihah (shout, etc.) and lo! They (all) were silent (dead-destroyed).

(30)Alas for mankind! There never came a Messenger to them but they used to mock at him.

(31)Do they not see how many of the generations We have destroyed before them? Verily, they will not return to them.

(32)And surely, all, everyone of them will be brought before Us.

(33)And a sign for them is the dead land. We gave it life, and We brought forth from it grains, so that they eat thereof.

(34)And We have made therein gardens of date-palms and grapes, and We have caused springs of water to gush forth therein.

(35)So that they may eat of the fruit thereof, and their hands made it not. Will they not, then, give thanks?

(36)Glory be to Him, Who has created all the pairs of that which the earth produces, as well as of their own (human) kind (male and female), and of that which they know not.

(37)And a sign for them is the night, We withdraw therefrom the day, and behold, they are in darkness.

(38)And the sun runs on its fixed course for a term (appointed). That is the Decree of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.

(39)And the moon, We have measured for it mansions (to traverse) till it returns like the old dried curved date stalk.

(40)It is not for the sun to overtake the moon, nor does the night outstrip the day. They all float, each in an orbit.

(41)And an Ayâh (sign) for them is that We bore their offspring in the laden ship [of Nûh (Noah)].

(42)And We have created for them of the like thereunto, so on them they ride.

(43)And if We will, We shall drown them, and there will be no shout (or helper) for them (to hear their cry for help) nor will they be saved.

(44)Unless it be a mercy from Us, and as an enjoyment for a while.

(45)And when it is said to them: "Beware of that which is before you (worldly torments), and that which is behind you (torments in the Hereafter), in order that you may receive Mercy (i.e. if you believe in Allâh's Religion Islâmic Monotheism, and avoid polytheism, and obey Allâh with righteous deeds).

(46)And never came an Ayâh from among the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord to them, but they did turn away from it.

(47)And when it is said to them: "Spend of that with which Allâh has provided you," those who disbelieve say to those who believe: "Shall we feed those whom, if Allâh willed, He (Himself) would have fed? You are only in a plain error."

(48)And they say: "When will this promise (i.e. Resurrection) be fulfilled, if you are truthful?"

(49)They await only but a single Saihah (shout, etc.), which will seize them while they are disputing!

(50)Then they will not be able to make bequest, nor they will return to their family.

(51)And the Trumpet will be blown (i.e. the second blowing) and behold! From the graves they will come out quickly to their Lord.

(52)They will say: "Woe to us! Who has raised us up from our place of sleep." (It will be said to them): "This is what the Most Beneficent (Allâh) had promised, and the Messengers spoke truth!"

(53)It will be but a single Saihah (shout, etc.), so behold! They will all be brought up before Us!

(54)This Day (Day of Resurrection), none will be wronged in anything, nor will you be requited anything except that which you used to do.

(55)Verily, the dwellers of the Paradise, that Day, will be busy in joyful things.

(56)They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones.

(57)They will have therein fruits (of all kinds) and all that they ask for.

(58)(It will be said to them): Salâmun (peace be on you), a Word from the Lord (Allâh), Most Merciful.

(59)(It will be said): "And O you Al-Mujrimûn (criminals, polytheists, sinners, disbelievers in the Islâmic Monotheism, wicked evil ones, etc.)! Get you apart this Day (from the believers).

(60)Did I not ordain for you, O Children of Adam, that you should not worship Shaitân (Satan). Verily, he is a plain enemy to you.

(61)And that you should worship Me [Alone Islâmic Monotheism, and set up not rivals, associate-gods with Me]. That is a Straight Path[].

(62)And indeed he (Satan) did lead astray a great multitude of you. Did you not, then, understand?

(63)This is Hell which you were promised!

(64)Burn therein this Day, for that you used to disbelieve.[]

(65)This Day, We shall seal up their mouths, and their hands will speak to Us, and their legs will bear witness to what they used to earn. (It is said that one's left thigh will be the first to bear the witness). [Tafsir At-Tabarî, Vol. 22, Page 24]

(66)And if it had been Our Will, We would surely have wiped out (blinded) their eyes, so that they would struggle for the Path, how then would they see?

(67)And if it had been Our Will, We could have transformed them (into animals or lifeless objects) in their places. Then they should have been unable to go forward (move about) nor they could have turned back. [As it happened with the Jews see Verse 7:166 The Qur'ân].[]

(68)And he whom We grant long life, We reverse him in creation (weakness after strength). Will they not then understand?

(69)And We have not taught him (Muhammad SAW) poetry, nor is it meet for him. This is only a Reminder and a plain Qur'ân.

(70)That he or it (Muhammad SAW or the Qur'ân) may give warning to him who is living (a healthy minded the believer), and that Word (charge) may be justified against the disbelievers (dead, as they reject the warnings).

(71)Do they not see that We have created for them of what Our Hands have created, the cattle, so that they are their owners.

(72)And We have subdued them unto them so that some of them they have for riding and some they eat.

(73)And they have (other) benefits from them (besides), and they get (milk) to drink, will they not then be grateful?

(74)And they have taken besides Allâh âliha (gods), hoping that they might be helped (by those so called gods).

(75)They cannot help them, but they will be brought forward as a troop against those who worshipped them (at the time of Reckoning).

(76)So let not their speech, then, grieve you (O Muhammad SAW). Verily, We know what they conceal and what they reveal.

(77)Does not man see that We have created him from Nutfah (mixed male and female discharge semen drops). Yet behold! He (stands forth) as an open opponent.

(78)And he puts forth for Us a parable, and forgets his own creation. He says: "Who will give life to these bones when they have rotted away and became dust?"

(79)Say: (O Muhammad SAW) "He will give life to them Who created them for the first time! And He is the All-Knower of every creation!"

(80)He, Who produces for you fire out of the green tree, when behold! You kindle therewith.

(81)Is not He, Who created the heavens and the earth Able to create the like of them? Yes, indeed! He is the All-Knowing Supreme Creator.

(82)Verily, His Command, when He intends a thing, is only that He says to it, "Be!" and it is!

(83)So Glorified is He and Exalted above all that they associate with Him, and in Whose Hands is the dominion of all things, and to Him you shall be returned.