ஆங்கிலம் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு

Part 15

Chapter 18:  Al-Kahaf (The Cave).

Total. 110 Verses.

This  chapter is  named ‘Al Khaf’ because the verses 9 to 26 of this chapter contain the miraculous news  of certain youths who deserted their nation and took refuge in a cave to establish belief in only one God.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1,2,3,4. All praise be to Allah. It is only He who revealed this Book, without any crookedness,²⁶ on His servant as a right way to warn about His severe torment, to convey the good news for the believers, who do good deeds; “ There is a good reward and they will remain in it forever” and to warn those who say , “ Allah has taken a progeny.”

5. For them and for their fore-fathers, there is no knowledge about this. It is dreadful among the words which come out of  their mouths. They tell only lies.

6. Probably you will kill yourself out of grief over them, if do not believe this news.

7. Indeed , We made that which is on the earth as a decoration for it, in order to test⁴⁸⁴ who among them is the best in deed.

8. And indeed, We will also make whatever on it a waste land.

9. Do you think , “ The people of the caves and those who belong to the Book are a wonder among our signs”²⁷¹.

10.  When a few young men took refuge in the cave, they said , “ O our God, give us Your Mercy. You facilitate our work for us.”

11. So, We made them sleep in the cave for many years.⁴⁶²

12. Then , We raised them alive to inform that which of  the true group new better, about the period of their stay.

13. We tell their true news. Indeed , they were young men. They believed in their God. We increased the right way to them.

14. And when they woke up and said, “ Our God is the God of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth. We will not pray other gods except Him. ( If we do like that) then we would have said the words of transgression.” We made their minds firm.

15. O, our people  have taken other gods besides Allah. Should they not bring clear signs about them? Who has caused more injustice than the one who invented lies on Him?

16. ( Also said) , “ And leave them and those which they worship other than Allah and take refuge in the cave. Your God will give His mercy generously to you. He will make your work easy”.

17. And you will see (the shadow of the sun); it rises, it inclines towards the right side and when it sets it passes through the left side. They are in the broad section of that place. It is one of the signs of Allah. It is that, the person who got the right way , is the person whom Allah had shown the right way. You will not find a guardian to show him the right way, whom He leaves astray.

18. And you will think that they are awake. (But) they are sleeping⁴⁶². We turn them on their right and on their left side. Their dog remains at the gate stretching its fore-legs. If you had looked at them then, you would have run away in terror. You would have been afraid because of them.

19. And We made them alive , like this , in order that they might enquire among themselves. One  of them asked⁴¹³ , “  How long have you remained?”  They said ,  “ We remained for a day or a small part of a day”. They also said , “ your God knows well how long you have remained. You send one of you with this silver coin to the city. After observing, who has the clean(pure) food, let him bring the food from there for you. Let him be careful. Let him not say to anybody about you”.

20. Indeed, they will kill you by throwing stones at you, if  they are aware of you or they return you again to their religion. Then, you will never be successful.

21. And We revealed (about the people of the cave)to them so that they will know that Allah’s promise is true and there is no doubt about the hour¹. Then, they contradicted among themselves. They said, “Construct a building above them. Only their God knows about them”. Those who had upper-hand in their matter, said, “ we will erect a shrine over them”³⁹⁷ .

22. ( The people of the Book) say , “ (They are) three and the fourth is dog”. ( A few others ) on the basis of assumption of the hidden, say , “ (They are ) five and the sixth is their dog”. (And some others) say, “ ( They are) seven and the eight is their dog”. Say (O Muhammad) , “ My God only knows well about their number. Nobody knows about them except a few”⁴⁹⁵. Do not discuss about them except that which you know. Do not seek explanation about them from any one.

23.24. And do not say anything, that indeed, I will do it tomorrow except (by adding ) if Allah wants. You remember your God whenever you forget. Say, “ My God could show the way closer than this”²⁶.

25. Also say , “ And they remained in their cave for three hundred years plus nine more”.

26. Say , “ Only Allah knows about the (period of ) their stay. The hidden in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth belongs only to Him. He is well Seeing and well Hearing. There is no guardian for them besides Him. He will not share anybody in His power”.

27. And ( O Muhammad) , recite from your God’s Book what is revealed to you. Nobody is there to change His words¹⁵⁵. You will not see any refuge in others than Him.

28. And you keep yourself patiently with the people, who seeking their God’s face, pray to their God in the morning and in the evening. Do not turn your eyes from them, desiring glitter of this worldly life. Do not obey the one whose mind had been made to forget Our remembrance. He follows his own inclination. His deed is a transgressing one.

29. And  say (O Muhammad) , “This truth is from your God.” Let whoever wants either believe or not. Indeed , We have prepared hell for those who have caused injustice. Its walls will surround them. If they ask for water then they will be given melted copper like boiling (hot) water which will burn their faces. That is a bad drink. A  bad place of rest.

30.Indeed. whoever believes and do good deeds,We will not waste the reward of (such) doers of good deeds.

31. They have permanent gardens of paradise. Beneath them rivers flow. They will be adorned with bracelets of gold. They will wear ‘Sundus’ and ‘Istabraq’, green silk- garments. They will be reclining on the couches in it. This is the best reward and a beautiful resting place.

32. You present two persons as an example for them. We granted two gardens of grapevine for one of them. We built a fence for both, with date-palms and placed crops between them.

33.Both the gardens gave (yields) fruits without any shortage. We caused a river to flow between them.

34. And there were also other fruits. He said to his companion during his conversation with him,” I am wealthier than you, and stronger in respect of (numbers) men.”

35. And he entered into the garden causing harm to himself. He said,” I do not think this will ever be destroyed.”

36. He said ,”And I also do not think that, that time (hour) will come. If I am taken to my God then I will only get a better place of rest than this.”

37. His companion who conversed with him asked,” Do you disbelieve Him who created you from clay then from a drop of ‘sperm’ and later shaped you into a human being?

38. (And also said) , “ But it is He who is Allah. My God (Master). I will not associate others with my God.

39. And should you not have said, when you entered into the garden, “ Only what Allah wants will happen. There is power other than Allah”?. You considered, “ Me as the one who is less than you in wealth and progeny”.

40. My God may give me a garden which will be better than your garden and from the heaven⁵⁰⁷ He may send on your garden disaster that  will settle the account and turn it into a slippery clay.

41. (Also said) , “ Or its water will go dry. It will not be possible for you to seek and find it.”

42. And his fruits were surrounded. He wrung his hand, when the garden had fallen uprooted, for what he spent and said, “ Should  I not have remained without associating others to my God?”.

43. And there is no group to assist him except Allah. He is not in a position to be helped.

44. There, helping is only with Allah, the truthful. It is He who gives the best reward. Takes the best decision.

45. And we sent down water from the heaven.⁵⁰⁷ It mixed with the plants in the earth. Then ( It dried ) became chaff. The wind swept them away. Tell this as an example for this world. Allah has power over all things.

46. Wealth and (progeny) children are the attraction of this worldly life. The enduring good deeds are the best in the reward and the best of the hope from your God.

47. And you will see the earth as a vacant land, when We dislodge the mountain on that day ¹ . We will gather them together. We will not leave behind anybody  among them.

48. ( It will be said), they will be made to stand before your God in ranks. You have certainly come to Us as We created you in the beginning. You thought that We would not choose you the place about which you were warned.

49. And the Master register will be placed. You will see the sinners  who have been affected by fear of that within it. They will say , “ What is happened to this Book? O , it has recorded whether it is small or big without leaving anything”. They will see what they did before their eyes. Your God will not cause injustice to any one.

50. When We said , “ Prostrate to Adam”,¹¹ to the angels, all of them except Iblis⁵⁰⁹ did prostration. He belonged to the Jinn category. He transgressed the order of his God. Do you take him and his progeny as guardians instead of Me ? . They are your enemies. Whatever, those who have caused injustice, bartered his very bad.

51. I have not made them My witness for creating the heavens,⁵⁰⁷ the earth and the creation of themselves. I will not  make the misleaders  My friends.

52. And on the day ¹ when He will say , “ you call those who have been considered as My equals”, They will call. But they will not give any answer to these. Between them , We will make a place for destruction.

53. And when the guilty find the hell, they will know, “We have to fall in it”. They will not find any place of escape from it.

54. And We have explained every example for the people, in the Quran. But man has remained more as disputant.

55. And after the right way has come, the reason for the hurdle for them in believing that and from seeking forgiveness from their God, is that , the fate that had fallen on their fore-fathers had not come to them or the suffering had not come to them directly.

56. And We send the messengers as the givers of  good news and warners. Those who disbelieve argue by (using) falsehood in order to destroy truth with falsehood. They consider Our verses and that of which they are warned , as mockery.

57. And who has caused injustice than the one who was advised by Allah’s verses, turn away from it and forgot the deed done by him.?We made(placed) lids on the minds, which cannot be understood by them, and plugs in their ears. They will never get the right way if you call them towards the right way.

58. And your God is Forgiving and Merciful. He would have given them suffering quickly, if He had to hold them for what they have done. Instead, there is an appointed time for them, exclusively. They will not find a place of escape from that.

59. And We destroyed them when they caused injustice. We fixed a time for destroying them.

60. And remind, what Musa said to his servant , “ I will continue to travel till (I) reach the place where two seas meet. Or, I will continue my travel for a long period of time”.

61. When they reached the meeting place of the two seas , they forgot their fish. It cleaved through the sea and formed its route.

62. When both of them passed further, Musa said to his servant , “ Bring the break-fast. We have incurred a great trouble in this travel.”

63. ( The Servant) said, “ Did you notice when we took rest at the rock ? indeed, I forgot the fish. Shaitan has made me forget from informing you about it. It made its way in the sea, amazingly”

64. Musa said , “ That is the place we sought.” Both of them returned on the way they came, conversing.

65. And (there) they saw one of Our servants. We gave him Our mercy. We only taught him knowledge.

66. Musa asked him, “ May I follow you so that you can teach me from the good which you have been taught ?”

67,68. (That servant) said²⁶, “ Indeed , it is not possible for you to be patient with me. How can you remain patient in the matter which you do not know ?”

69. Musa said , “ If Allah wants you will see me patient. I will not disobey any of your order.”

70. (He) said , “ If you follow me then, you should not ask me about anything, before, I myself will tell you the explanation.”

71. Both proceeded. When both of them boarded the ship ( that servant of Allah) put  a hole in it. (Then ) Musa said, “ Are you making the hole in order to drown the people in it ? Indeed, you have done a grave act”.

72.  ( That servant of Allah) asked, “ Have I not told you that you cannot be patient with ?”.

73. Musa said, “ Do not hold me (responsible) for what I forgot. Do not cause trouble for me in my matter”.

74. Both proceeded. When he (that servant of Allah) saw a young man he killed him. Musa said , “ You have killed a pure soul which has not killed any soul. You have certainly, done a horrible thing”.

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75. (That servant of Allah) asked , “ Did I not tell you that you cannot be patient with me ?”

76. Musa said , “ Hereafter if I ask you again about any thing you need not keep company with me”.

77. Both of them walked. Finally, they came to a villager and asked for food from him. They refused to give them  feast(food) to both of them. There, they saw a wall, which was about to fall. Immediately ,(that servant of Allah) set it (up) straight. Musa said, “ You could have got wages for it if you had wanted”.

78. (He) said , “ This is the parting between you and me. I tell you the explanation for that about which you could not have patience.

79. That ship belonged to a few poor people doing the work related to sea. There is a king behind them. He will seize and take every ship( which has no damage) by force. So, I thought of damaging it.

80. And the young man’s parents were believers. (We) feared, “ He will push both of them into disbelief and transgression”.

81. We thought, “God of the two will compensate him with the one who will be better, pure and having a close relationship (that is , affectionate towards them)”.

82. And that wall belonged to two orphans    who remained in that place. Beneath that there was a treasure which belonged to both of them. The Father, of the two, was a good man. Your God wanted , “ So, both of them should take their treasure when they get maturity”. (He said)²⁷³, “ This is your God’s mercy. I did this not of my own accord. This is the explanation  of that about which you could not be patient”.

83. And they ask you ( O Muhammad) about ‘Thulkarnain’ . Say , “ I will tell you about his story ”.

84. Indeed, We gave him a chance (to rule) on this earth. We gave him a means(way) of everything .

85. He went on a way.

86. When he reached the place of sunset, he saw it disappearing in the water filled with mud. He saw a tribe there. We (God) said, “ O Thulkarnain, You can either punish them or get (tax) from them in a good manner.

87. He said . “ We will punish the one who has caused injustice. Then he will be taken to his God. He will punish him severely”.

88. For those who believe and do good deeds there is a good reward. We will tell him from our orders that which is easy.

89. Then, he went on another way.

90. When he reached the direction of sunrise , he saw it rising on a tribe. For them , We have not made any shelter from it ²⁷⁴ .

91. Thus, We have full knowledge of what remains with him.

92. Then he went on another way.

93. Finally, when he reached a place between two mountains, he saw beyond, a people who could not understand any language.

94. They (using signs) asked,”O Thulkarnain,indeed,those who called ‘Yajooj’ and ‘Majooj’⁴⁵¹ cause corruption on the earth.Can we give tax to you for erecting a barrier between us and them?”

95. (He) said,’ What my God has given to me is the best.You help me with your strength. I shall erect a barrier between you and them.”

96. He said(to his servants),” Bring iron blocks to me.” When the gap between the two mountains were at level, he said ’blow’ and made it into a fire. And said,”Bring copper to me. I will pour(after melting) on it.”

97. It will not be possible for them either to climb over it or to drill a hole in it.

98.This is my God’s mercy. When my God’s promise is fulfilled, then, He will make it into pieces. My God’s promise is true.³⁷⁴

99. And We will make them dash against each other.’Soor’ will be blown. He will gather all of them together.

100. And We will display the hell clearly on that day ¹ before the disbelievers.

101. Their eyes were behind the veils from remembering Me. They were even unable to hear the truth.

102. Do those who disbelieve (Me) think that they can make My servants close friends besides Me? Indeed, We have prepared for the disbelievers, hell as the resting place.

103. Ask, “ Shall I inform you about those who have incurred loss of their deeds?”

104. Their effort in the worldly life has been wasted. But, they think that they do good deeds.

105. They were those who disbelieve their God’s signs and His meeting.⁴⁸⁸

Their good deeds have been destroyed. So, We shall not assign any weight on the day ¹ of Khiyamah, for their (deeds).

106. This hell is the proper punishment, for their denial (of Me) and for making My verses and angels as mockery.

107. Indeed, those who believed and did good deeds will get gardens of paradise called ‘ Firdaus ‘ as resting places.

108. They will remain in that permanently. They will not like to be shifted from there.

109. Say ¹⁵⁵, “ If the sea be the ink for my God’s orders, the sea would be exhausted, before the orders of my God were finished. Even if I bring for help, the like of it.”

110. Say ( O Muhammad ), “ I am only a man like you. (Yet ) it is informed to me that your God is only one God. Let the one who expect the meeting⁴⁸⁸ of his God do good deeds. Let him not associate others with God in his worship of God.

Part 15

Chapter 17: Banu-Israel (The children of Israel).

Total. 111 Verses.

This chapter is named Banu-Israel because verses 4 to 8 of this chapter mention about victories won by people of Israel, their turning away from God and the defeats incurred by them.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. The one who took His servant (Muhammad) by night, from Masjid-ul-Haram to Masjid-ul-Aqsa, whose surrounding We have made a blessing, to show His signs, is Pure¹⁰ (from all weaknesses). He is the Hearing, the Seeing.²⁶³

2. And We revealed the Book to Musa. We made that a right way to the children of Israel, denoting, “Do not make guardians of others except Me.”

3. O the descendants of those who boarded (the ship) with Nuh, indeed, he was a grateful Servant.

4. And we revealed to the people of Israel in that Book,”You will do corruption twice on the earth. You will become extremely proud.”

5. When the first of the two promises were fulfilled We sent against you Our servants who were severe and strong. They intruded into their house. It was a fulfilled promise.²⁶⁴

6. Then We gave you opportunity against them. We helped you with wealth and male children. We made you into a large number.

7. If you do good, then you do good only for yourselves. If you do bad then that is also for yourselves. When the second promise was fulfilled, they did harm to you. They entered into the Masjid (Baitul Muqadus). As they had entered into it before. They destroyed whatever came under their control.

8. Your God will give mercy. If you return towards (the old state) then We will also return. We have made the hell a prison for the disbelievers.

9. Indeed Quran shows the way towards the right way. It also conveys good news; “There is a great reward for those who have believed and did good deeds”.

10. And We have prepared painful suffering for those who have not believed in the hereafter.

11. Human-being prays for good and bad. Human-being is ever hasty.

12. And We made the night and the day as two signs. We made the sign of the night dim and the sign of the day bright, in order that (you should) seek the mercy from your God, to know the number of years and the account of time. We have explained everything in details.

13. And for each human-being We have hung in his neck a register of record. We will bring forth a book for him on the day¹ of Khiyamah. He will see it open.

14. (It will be said), “Read your book. You are sufficient to take account of yourself.”

15. The one who got the right way has got it for himself. The one who goes astray errs against himself. One will not bear the burden of the other. We will not punish265 (anybody) unless We send a messenger.

16. And when We want to destroy a place we will order those who were immersed in luxury in that place (to live obeying). They will commit wrong in that. So (Our) word gets confirmed on them. Immediately We will destroy it completely.

17. And We have destroyed many generations after ‘Nuh’. Your God is sufficient to understand and see the sins of His servants.

18. We will give instantly what We want, to whom We desire among those who desire the passing (comfort of this) world. Then We will prepare the hell for them. They will char in it humiliated and will be far away from mercy.

19. Those who, when they are believers, desire the hereafter and strive for it. Then, their striving will be appreciated⁶.

20. We (your God) will give Our favour more to these, to those and to all. Your God’s favour cannot be forbidden.

21. Observe, “How We have honoured a few among them over the others? The life in the hereafter has many degrees and many honours”

22. Do not imagine any other God with Allah. If you do it then you will remain humiliated and forsaken.

23. And your God has ordered, “Do not worship any other except Me. You do service to your parents”. Do not even say a word of disrespect to them, who are with you, when both of them or one of them becomes old. Do not drive them away. You say only a word of respect to both.

24. And you lower your wings of humility with affection²⁵¹. And ask, “O God give your mercy to both of them as they had looked after me when I was a small boy”.

25. Your God knows well what is in your minds. If you are good then indeed, He is Forgiving of those who repent.

26. And give the right of the relatives, the poor and the traveller²⁶. Do not spend wastefully.

27. Indeed, the spendthrifts are (blood) brothers of Shaitan. Shaitan is ungrateful to His God.

28. And speak only polite words to them, when (you do not have the means) you have been in a state of expecting your God’s mercy and you have to refuse them (by not giving anything).

29. And do not make your hands tied to your necks (do not be stringy). Do not open it completely. (If you open like that) you will be left in humiliation and poverty.

30. Indeed, your God gives wealth generously to whom He wants. Gives also less. Indeed, He is well Knowing and Seeing of His servants

31. And do not kill your children⁴⁸⁷ fearing poverty. Indeed, We give food to them and to you⁴⁶³. Killing them is a great sin.

32. And do not go near adultery. Indeed, it is shameful and evil way.

33. And without any lawful reason do not resort to killing of the soul, which is forbidden by Allah. We have given power to the guardian of those who have been killed unjustly⁴⁰¹. Let him not transgress in order to kill. Then indeed, he will be helped⁴³.

34. And do not go near the orphan’s wealth until he becomes mature, (and) unless it is in a proper way. Fulfill the promise. Indeed, promise will be inquired.

35. And when you measure, measure in full. Weigh with a straight balance. This is good. Good end.

36. And do not follow that which you do not have knowledge. Indeed, ear, sight, mind and all such things will be enquired.

37. And do not walk on the earth with pride. Indeed, you will not reach the level of mountain’s height by tearing the earth²⁶⁶.

38. All these evils are hateful to your God.

39. These are (O Muhammad) revealed to you by your God from His Wisdom. Do not imaging other god with Allah. (If you do so) you will be thrown into hell humiliated and banished (from God’s mercy).

40. Has your God taken angels as His daughters giving male children to you? Indeed you speak a dangerous statement.

41. And We have explained many things in this Quran to make them think. That increased only their hatred.

42. Say, “If they had many gods with Him, as they say, they also would have sought a way to submit (to the God) of the ‘Arsh’”.

43. He is Pure¹⁰ (of all weaknesses) from what they say. He is very High.

44. The seven heavens,⁵⁰⁷ the earth and whatever in them pray to him. There is nothing that does not glorify and praise Him. Yet you will not understand their prayer. Indeed, He is the Fore-bearing and the Forgiving.

45. And We place an invisible veil between you and those who do not believe in the hereafter, when your recite the Quran.

46. And We have put in their minds lids and plug in the ears so that they should not understand. They hate and run turning their backs, when you mention your God alone.

47. We know very well (O Muhammad) whatever those who have caused injustice said secretly, “You follow only , a person who was charmed” and when they heard you whatever they heard.

48. Observe, “How they show examples to you?” So they went astray. They cannot reach the right way.

49. And they ask, “Shall we be given life (from the death) and become new creation again, after we become decayed bones?”.

50. 51. Say (even then He will give you life), “You become stone, iron or whatever creation you imagine to be big in your mind”. They ask, “who created you (for the) first time?” Bowing their heads to you they ask, “When shall that (time) come?” You say, “That may come early²⁶.”

52. You will answer Him with ( the words of) praise when He invites you on the day¹. You will think that you lived ( on the earth ) but for a short time.

53. And tell My servants to speak good. Indeed, Shaitan will create division among them. Indeed, Shaitan is an open enemy to human beings.

54. Your God knows well about you. If He wants He will give His mercy to you. (If He) wants He will punish you. You (O Muhammad), I have not sent you as a guardian to them.

55. And your God knows well, those who are in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth. We have honoured a few among the messengers above other few⁷³. We gave ‘ Zabur’ to Dawud.

56. Say, “You pray to those you have imagined except Allah. It is not possible for them either to remove or change your trouble”.

57. From among those, even who were very close (to God), to whom these pray, they seek ‘Wasila’ towards their God. They expect His mercy. They fear His torment. Indeed, your God’s torment has to be feared¹⁴¹.

58. And there is not a place which We will not destroy or punish it severely before the day of Khiyamah¹. It is recorded in the (Master) register¹⁵⁷.

59. And the check to Our sending miracles (now) is because the forefathers considered them lies. We gave the camel to the people of ‘Tamud’ before their eyes. They caused injustice to it. We send miracles only to warn.

60. And remember (O Muhammad) that we said you, “Indeed your God knows the human beings completely”. We have made the vision that we show to you and the cursed tree (mentioned) in Quran, as test the people²⁶⁷. We threatened them. That increased in them only great transgression..

61. And We said to the angels “Bow to Adam”,¹¹ everybody except ‘Iblis’⁵⁰⁹bowed. He asked, “Will I bow to one (whom) you created from clay?⁵⁰³”

62. (He) also said, “Tell me about him whom you have honoured above me. I will root out his progeny , except a few, if you give me time till the day of Khiyamah¹”.

63. (God) said, “You go. Whoever follows you then indeed, hell is their reward. (That is) a full reward.

64. And God said, “Make them go astray whom you can among them with your voice. You send forth your cavalry and infantry against them. You become partner with them in their material wealth and in their children (possessing large number of children). You also give them promise. Shaitan does not promise them anything but illusion.

65. (God also said), “Indeed, you have no power over servants”. Your God is sufficient to take up the responsibility.

66. It is He who drives the ship on the sea, so that, you will seek your God’s bounty. Indeed, He is the Merciful to you.

67. And if any harm is caused to you on the sea, those whom you call except Him, disappear. You turn away when He brings you ashore after saving you. Human being is ever ungrateful.

68. Are you unafraid (of the fact) that He can make you buried in a part of land or rain stones on you? You will not see any guardian for you, afterwards.

69. Or are you unafraid (of the fact) that when He sends you on it (sea), because you denied (Him) He will not send the storm against you and drown you? Then you will not see any helper to you against Us.

70. He honoured the children of Adam⁵⁰⁴. We carried them on the earth and the Sea. We gave them good things. We honoured them over most of the creations We have created.

71. And on the day¹ when We call forth each generation with their respective leaders, those who have been given their records in their right hands will read their records. They will not be caused injustice in the least.

72. And one who is blind here will be blind in the hereafter and deviate from the right way³⁹⁰.

73. And Indeed (O Muhammad), they tried to mislead you into inventing on Us, what We have not revealed as a message. (If you had done it) then they would have made you a dear friend.

74. And at least you (Muhammad) would have inclined towards them a little if We had not steadied you.

75. He would have made you taste the suffering in double, when you live and in double when you die, if you had done like that. Then, you will not see any helper for you, from Us¹⁵⁶.

76. And indeed, they (O Muhammad) tried to evict and drive you out from this land and then, they will remain after you only a little²⁶⁸.

77. (Only this is Our) way (O Muhammad) about the messengers We have sent before. You will not see any change in Our way.

78. Establish prayer from the sunset to the surrounding darkness in the night and establish (recitation of) Quran in the ‘Fajr’ (prayer). Indeed, Quran remains testifying in the ‘Fajr’ prayer²²⁶.

79. And you (O Muhammad), pray ‘Tahajjud’ with this (Quran) as an additional prayer in the night. Your God may raise you from an exalted place.

80. And say, “My God, you make me enter with honour. You make me exit with honour. From you grant me a supporting power”.

 81. And also, “Truth has come. Falsehood has perished. Indeed, falsehood is ever bound to perish”.

82. And We reveal in Quran mercy for the believers and that which is a cure for the disease. It will only increase loss to those who have caused injustice.

83. And when We give favour to the human being, he turns away from Us and goes far away. When harm occurs to him he becomes desparate.

84. Say, “Everyone acts according to his own way. Your God only knows who goes in the right way”.

85. And they (O Muhammad), ask you about the soul. Say, “The soul is under my God’s order. You have been given only a little knowledge”.

86, 87. If We want (O Muhammad), We would remove the messages revealed to you. Then you will not see any guardian to yourself, from Us about it. But (it is not removed) by the mercy of God. And Indeed, His mercy on you is ever great²⁶.

88. Say, “If both the human-beings and the Jinns gather (join) together in order to bring the like of Quran, the like of it cannot be brought, even if one among them is the assistant of the other”.

89. And We gave in the Quran all examples for the people. Most of the people do not accept anything but disbelief (in God).

90. (They) say, “We will not believe you until you cause a spring to flow from us on this land”.

91. (They say), “Or you will have a garden of date-palm and grapevine. You will cause a river to gush-forth water between them”.

92. (They say), “Or as you intend, cause the heaven⁵⁰⁷ to fall on us in pieces. Or you will have to bring Allah and His angels to us face to face”

93. (They also say), “Or, you will have a house of gold. Or you should ascend to the heaven.⁵⁰⁷ We will not believe in your ascension unless you descent to us with the Book which we will read”. Say (O Muhammad), “My God is Pure¹⁰ (from all weaknesses). I am only a human being and a messenger”.

94. And the hurdle for the people in believing, when the right way came to them, is only what they say, “Has Allah sent a human being as a messenger?”.

95. Say, “We would have sent an angel as a messenger to them, if they had walked (lived) on the earth securely”.

96. Also say, “Allah is sufficient to be an observer between me and you. Indeed, He is well Knowing and Observant of His servants”.

97. And it is only the one, to whom Allah showed the way, is the person who got the right way. Whoever He wants to leave astray, you will not see any protector to him, except Him. We will raise them on the day¹ of ‘Khiyamah’ (fallen) on their faces blind, dumb and deaf. Their place of rest is hell. We will increase the fire whenever it subsides.

98. It is the punishment for them, because they rejected Our verses saying, “Will we be raised from the dead as a new creation, when we become decayed bones”.

99. Do they not know that He, who has created the heaven⁵⁰⁷ and the earth, has the power to create people like these? He has made without doubt a fixed period of time. Those who have caused injustice accept nothing but disbelief (in God).

100. Say, “If you had been the owners of my God’s treasuries you would have kept (them) only with you, afraid of spending. Human-being is ever stingy¹⁰¹”.

101. We revealed to Musa nine clear signs. Ask the children of Israel (what had happened) when he came to them. Then ‘Firaun’ said to Musa, “O Musa, indeed, I consider you as only as the one who was charmed”.

102. He said, “You have known that it is only the God of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth, who has sent them as signs. O Firaun, indeed, I consider you as the one who will be destroyed”.

103. He thought of driving them out of that land. We drowned him and all the others with him.

104. And then, We told the children of Israel, “Live in the land. We will bring you together when the promise of the hereafter is fulfilled”.

105. And We revealed it with truth. It descended only with truth. We have sent you but only as giver of good news and a warner.

106. And We separated the Quran and revealed (step by step) gradually, in order that, you will recite it to the people at intervals⁴⁴⁷.

107. Say, “Believe or do not believe”. When it is said to those who were given the knowledge (of the Book), they will fall face down in prostration.

108. And our God is Pure10 (from all weaknesses). (They) say that their God’s promise will be fulfilled.

109. And They fall down on their faces, crying. It increases their humility for them.

110. Say, “Call ‘Allah’ or ‘Rahman’, which ever name you call Him, He has beautiful names”. Do not perform prayer either loudly or silently. You seek a way in between the two²⁷⁰.

111. And say (O Muhammad), “All praise be only to Allah, who has not taken a progeny. There is no partner for him in the rule. He has no such humiliation so as to need a helper”. Glorify him often.

Chapter 16: An-Nahl (The Bee).

Total. 128 Verses.

As an important news, about the Bee and the honey, is mentioned in 68 and 69th verses of this chapter this chapter is named ‘An-Nahl’.

 In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Allah’s order has come. So, do not make haste. He is Pure (from all weaknesses)¹⁰. He is high, above what they associate with Him

2. He sends His angels with the inspirational order to the servants, whom He wants, in order to warn, “There is no one worshipful except Me. Therefore fear only Me”.

3. He created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth only with proper reason. He is High above what they associate with Him.

4. He created the human being from a drop of sperm. He is but an open disputant.

5. And He created the cattle only for you. Among them there are things (like wool etc) which can protect from cold. There are other benefits also. You eat from them¹⁷¹.

6. And you have honour in that when you lead them in the morning and bring back in the evening.

7. And they carry your loads with great difficulty to the place of your destination. Your God is Kind and Merciful.

8. And (He created) horses, mules, donkeys and other similar things for you to ride and for dignity. Then, He will create things which you do not know²⁵³

9. And right way is Allah’s responsibility. Crooked way is also there. If He had wanted He would have shown all of you the right way.

10. It is He who sent down water from the heaven⁵⁰⁷ to you. There is also drinking water. With that you get plants for grazing (the cattle).

11. With that, He makes it grow for you, crops, olive tree, date – palm and grapevine and every kind of fruit. Indeed, there is a sign in it for the people who think.

12. And He made the night, the day, the sun, the moon and other similar things beneficial to you. (Other) stars are also subjected to His control, by His order. Indeed, there are many signs in it for the people who understand.

13. And whatever He created for you on the earth have many varying colours. Indeed, for the people who want to learn there is a sign in it.

14. And He made the sea beneficial to you so that you will eat fresh meat from the sea,⁵⁰⁵ bring out the ornaments from it, which you wear and to be grateful. You see the ships ploughing through it.

15. , 16. And He formed pegs²⁴⁸ so that the earth should not shake you and formed many ways (roads), rivers and signs to find the route. And they find the route with the help of the stars²⁶

16. -17. Is the Creator and the one who does not create the same? Will you not think.

18. And you will not be able to count the favours of Allah if you try to count them. Indeed Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

19. And Allah knows what you hide and what you reveal

20. And those they call other than Allah, cannot create anything. They themselves are created

21. They are dead; not alive. They do not know, “When they will be made alive”

22. Your God is only one God. Those minds which do not believe in the hereafter, deny (this). They are proud.

23. There is no doubt; Allah surely knows what they hide and what they reveal. He does not like the proud.

24. And when they are asked “what did your God reveal?”, they say, “fictitious tales of the forefathers”.

25. (They say thus), “They will carry on the day of Khiyamah¹, their burdens in full and the burdens of those whom they misled”. Remember, what they carry is very bad²⁵⁴

26. Those who went before them also plotted. Allah came under their buildings⁶¹. The roof above fell on them. Suffering came to them that they cannot realize.

27. Then, on the day of Khiyama¹, He will humiliate them. He will ask, “Where are they about whom you have been arguing, considering them to be My equal?” Those who were given education will say, “ Indeed, this day humiliation and evil be on the disbelievers”.

28. When the angels take the lives of those who have caused harm to themselves, they will speak in submission. “We did not do any evil”. Not so. Indeed, Allah is knowing of what you have been doing.

29. It will be said, “Enter through the gates of hell. You will remain there permanently. The home of the proud is very bad.”

30. And it will be asked to those who have feared (God), “What did your God reveal?” They will say ‘good’. In this world ‘good’ is for those who do good. The life in the hereafter is the best. The world of those who fear (God) is very good.

31. They will enter into the permanent gardens of paradise. Beneath them the rivers flow. There, they will have whatever they want. Thus, Allah rewards those who fear (Him).

32. The angels take their souls when they are (in) good state and say¹⁶⁵, “Peace be on you¹⁵⁹. Enter into paradise for what you have done.”

33. Do they expect only the coming of the angels or the order of your God? Those who went before them also did thus. Allah has not caused them any harm. Instead they caused harm to their own souls

34. The wrongs they did caught them. Whatever they have been mocking at (punishment) surrounded them.

35. The disbelievers say, “If Allah had wanted, we and our forefathers would not have worshipped any other thing except Him. He would not have forbidden us of anything without His order”. Those who went before them also did thus. Do they have anything other than conveying clearly?

36. And certainly, We sent a messenger to every generation (saying), “Worship Allah. Keep away from evil powers”. There were people among the generations to whom Allah showed the way. There were people who were confirmed of misguidance. So travel through the earth and observe the end of those who considered (it) lies.

37. Allah will not show the right way to those whom He has left astray even if you have great desire in their getting the right way. There are no helpers for them⁸¹.

38. And they say, making a promise on Allah with certainty, that Allah will not raise the dead. Not so. This is His truthful promise. But, most of the people do not know.

39. (He will raise them up again), in order to make clear to them, in which they differ and to make those who have disbelieved, know that they were liars.

40. Indeed, Our word is only to say ‘Be’ if We want something. And immediately it is.⁵⁰⁶

41. For those who have done ‘Hijrah’⁴⁶⁰ for Allah, after being caused injustice, We will settle them in this world in a good way. The reward in the hereafter is greater than this. Will they not know?

42. They will maintain patience.They will rely only on God

43. ---44. And before you (O Muhammad), We sent only men as messengers²³⁹. We conveyed to them Our message with clear signs and Books¹⁰⁵. If you do not know then ask the wise¹⁵⁰. We revealed this teaching²⁶ to you in order that you should explain255 that which was revealed to the people and that they should think.

45, 46, 47. Do they not have fear that Allah will make the earth swallow those who plotted for evil deeds; or the suffering shall come to them without their knowing; or He will catch them when they have been engaged in their activities; or He will catch them when they have been afraid? They cannot escape. Indeed, you God is Kind, Merciful²⁶

48. Have they not seen everything that Allah has created? That shadow prostrates inclining towards the right and the left sides

49. Whatever in the Heavens,⁵⁰⁷ the living things on the earth and the angels prostrate only to Allah. The Angels will not be proud³⁹⁶.

50. They fear their God who is above. They do what they are ordered.

51. And Allah says, “Do not imagine two gods. He is only one God. So, fear only Me”

52. And whatever is in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth belongs only to Him. This religion also belongs to Him only forever. Do you fear those who are other than Allah?

53. Whatever favours that you have only belong to Allah. Then, when a harm is caused to you, you only plead to Him.

54, 55. Then when the harm was removed from you, a section among you, betraying what We have done to you, associate others to their God. Enjoy (yourselves now). Then you will know²⁶.

56. And they assign a portion of what We have given to them to those whom they do not know (imaginary gods). By the promise on Allah, you will be enquired about what you have invented

57. They ascribe daughters to Allah. He is pure (from all weaknesses) but for them they want what they desired (a male child)

58. And when good news about the female child is conveyed to one of them, his face darkens and he becomes one who is affected by grief.

59. He hides from his people because of the bad (according to him) news conveyed to him. (He thinks) whether to keep it with humiliation or bury it (alive) in the earth. Remember, the judgment that they give is very bad.

60. Those who do not believe in the hereafter have only bad manners. But for Allah there is the highest attribute. He is Almighty, the Wise.

61. And if Allah had to punish them for the people’s injustice He would not have left any living things on the earth. But, He has postponed their (fate) for an appointed time. When their time comes they will neither remain behind nor precede.

62. Andy they ascribe (a female child) for Allah which they do not like (for themselves). Their tongues tell lies that there is benefit for them from this. For them, there is only hell. There is no doubt that they will be pushed into (it).

63. By the promise on Allah, messengers have been sent to the generations who went before you. Shaitan showed their deeds making them attractive. Now, it is he who is still their dear friend. For them there is a painful suffering.

64. And We have revealed this book (O Muhammad) to you so that you will explain to them about which they differ. (This) is a right way and mercy for the people who believe²⁵⁶.

65 And it is Allah who sent down water from the heaven. He gave life to the earth after its death, with this. Indeed there is a sign in it for the people who hear.

66 And indeed, there is a lesson in the cattle for you. We make you drink pure milk which is between the digested food of its stomach and the blood. It is very sweet for those who drink (it).²⁵⁷

67 And you prepare strong drink¹¹⁶ (intoxicant) and tasty food from the fruits of the date-palm and grapevine. There is a sign in it for the people who understand.

68, 69. And your God informed the bees, “You form your hives on the mountains, trees and constructions of the human being. Then eat from each fruit. You go in the ways of Allah, easily.⁴⁷⁴ From its stomach comes forth a drink²⁵⁹, in varying colours. There is cure for the people from disease and indeed, there is a sign in it for the people who think²⁶.

70. And it is only Allah who created you. Then He will seize you. They are people who are prolonged into old age so that they will become ignorant after having knowledge. Indeed, Allah is the Knowing, the Almighty.

71. And Allah has honoured one of you over other, in wealth. Those who were honoured (with wealth) do not make their slaves¹⁰⁷ equal by giving their wealth. Do they then reject their Allah’s favour?

72. Allah made your wives from yourselves. He made children and grand children from your wives. He gave you food from good things. Do they forget to thank Allah’s favour believing lies?

73. And they worship others than Allah, who do not have in their possession even a small quantity of their food in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth, and who have no power.

74. Do not set examples to Allah. Only Allah knows. You do not know.

75. Allah shows us an example of a slave who has no power over anything and is owned by others and the one to whom We have given the good wealth. He spends on (good deeds) from that secretly and openly. Will they (the two) be equal? All praise be to Allah. But most of them do not know.

76. And Allah shows two men as example. One of them is dumb. He has no power over anything. He is a burden to his master. He will not bring good wherever you send him. Will such a person and the one remains in the right way and directs justice, be equal?

77. And whatever is hidden in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth belongs only to Allah. The time1 of that event will come like a wink of eye or less than that time. Allah has power over all things.

78. Allah delivered you from the wombs of you mothers, when you knew nothing. He made ears, sights and minds for you so that you will thank Him.

79. Have they not seen the birds and their control in the space of the sky?⁵⁰⁷ No one except Allah holds them (up) Indeed, there are many signs for the people who believe²⁶⁰.

80. And Allah has made peace in your houses for you. He made tents from the skins of the cattle. You carry them easily whether you travel or remain in your place. He also made (beneficial) facilities till an appointed time like clothes from the wool of the sheep, fur of the coat and hair of the camel.

81. And Allah made shades from the things He has created. He made caves in the mountains for you. He made shades which protect you from the heat and armour (coats of mail) which protect you in the battle. Thus he completed His favours on you so that you will obey.

82. If they turn away your duty is only to convey them clearly.

83. They know the favour of Allah and (still) they turn away. Most of them are only disbelievers.

84. And the disbelievers will not be allowed (to speak) on the day¹, We raise a witness from every generation. They will not be compelled (to worship) there.

85. And there, when those who have caused injustice see the suffering, their suffering will not be reduced. They will not also be given time.

86. And when those who associated others to Allah see their gods, they will say, “O our God, they are our gods. We worshipped only them instead of You”. They will reply you, “Indeed, you are telling lies”.

87. And they will submit their surrender on that day¹ to Allah. Whatever they invented will disappear from them.

88. We will increase suffering over suffering to those who disbelieved (Us) and prevented from Allah’s way.

89. And that day¹ We will place among every generation a witness against them, from themselves and bring you (O Muhammad) as a witness against them. We sent down this Book as an explanation for everything, right way, mercy and the good news for the Muslims.

90. Indeed, Allah ordered justice, good and giving to relatives. He forbids evil and transgression. He admonishes you so that you will get good understanding.

91. And you fulfill the covenant with Allah. If you make any covenant then do not break it64, when you make Allah guardian on you and confirmed the promises. Indeed Allah is knowing of what you do.

92. And do not be like her, who spun the thread firmly and then cut, what she had spun, into pieces. Do not use your promises dishonestly because a generation is more in number than another generation. Allah tests⁴⁸⁴ you with this. He will explain to you on the day of Khiyamah¹ about which you differed.

93. And if Allah had wanted he would have made you into a single nation. But he sends astray whom He wants. You will be enquired about what you have been doing.

94. And do not make use of your promises among you dishonestly⁶⁴. If it is done so then the feet which became firm would slip. (You) will taste the evil because you prevented from the way of Allah. You will have severe suffering.

95. And do not sell Allah’s covenant for a cheap price. Indeed, if you know, what is with Allah is best for you.

96. What you have will be finished. What is with Allah will remain firmly. We will give them their reward for those who were patient and had done good (deeds).

97. We will make them live a happy life, whether it is a man or a woman, who believe and do good deeds. He will give their reward for the good they have been doing.

98. Seek protection with Allah from the expelled Shaitan when you recite the Quran.

99. Indeed, he has no power over those who have believed and relied on only their God.

100. He has power over those who made him protector and associated others with God.

101. And if We change a verse with another verse in that place, they say, “You are an inventor (of lies)”. Allah knows what is to be revealed. But most of them do not know³⁰.

102. Say (O Muhammad), “This is brought down by ‘Ruh-ul-Khudus’⁴⁴⁴ from your God as a good news, in order to strengthen the believers and as right way to Muslims”.

103. And we certainly know that they say, “It is only a human being who teaches him”. His language is a different language with whom they relate¹⁴². It is but a clear Arabic⁴⁸⁹ language²²⁷.

104. Indeed, Allah does not show the right way to those who do not believe His verses. They have painful suffering.

105. Those who do not believe in Allah’s verses are only inventors of lies. They are the liars.

106. Allah’s anger and severe suffering are on those who, after believing in Allah, disbelieved and those who give place in their minds generously to disbelief²⁶¹. Except for the one who is forced, while his mind is firm in his belief.

107. The only reason for this was that they believed in this worldly life than the hereafter. Allah does not show the right way to those who disbelieve (Him).

108. Allah has put the seal on their minds, ears and sights. It is they who do not understand.

109. Surely, there is no doubt that they have incurred loss in the hereafter.

110. Indeed, your God is for those who after having been tested, do ‘Hijrah’⁴⁶⁰, fight for justice and observe patience. Indeed, after this, your God is Forgiving, Merciful.

111. That day¹ ,when every person will come pleading for itself, will be given in full for what he has done. They will not be caused injustice.

112. And Allah cites a place as an example. That place was comfortable and peaceful. From every place food came to it abundantly. But that place became ungrateful of Allah’s favour. So Allah covered them with cloth of hunger and fear for what they had been doing.

113. And a messenger came to them from among themselves. They considered him a liar. Suffering attacked them when they caused injustice

114. You eat the lawful and the pure which Allah gave you. Be grateful to Allah if you are worshippers of Allah.

115. Allah has forbidden for you dead animals, blood, flesh of the swine and anything⁴⁰⁷  slaughtered for others than Allah⁴², unless, one who is neither transgressed nor volunteered but compelled⁴³¹. Then indeed, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.¹⁷¹

116. And do not invent lies which your tongues ascribe on Allah, “This is lawful; this is forbidden”. Indeed, those who have invented lies on Allah will not be successful.

117. (It) is worthless enjoyment. (In the hereafter) there is painful suffering for them.

118. And we had forbidden to the Jews²⁶² what had been related to you (O Muhammad) before. We did not cause harm to them but, they caused harm to themselves.

119. Indeed, Allah is for those who due to ignorance committed wrong and thereafter, repenting, corrected themselves. Indeed, thereafter your God is Forgiving, Merciful.

120. Indeed, Ibrahim was a generation, obedient to Allah and stood (firmly) in the true way. He was not of those who associate others with God.

121. He has been grateful for His favours. He selected him. He guided him in the right way

122. And we gave good to him in the world. He will be among the good in the hereafter.

123. We conveyed you Our message, “(O Muhammad) follow the religion of Ibrahim who stood (firmly) in the true way”. He has not been the one who associate others to God.

124. (The law¹⁴⁶ that they should not catch fish) on Saturday was only on those who differed. On the day¹ of Khiyamah, indeed your God will give judgment between them in this matter in which they differed.

125. You invite towards your God’s way with wisdom and beautiful advice. You argue with them in a polite manner. Indeed, your God is Knowing of those who went astray; Also knowing those who got the right way.

126. And if you want to punish, you punish up to the level to which you were tormented. If you observe patience then, that is better for those who are patient.

127. And observe patience. Your patience is only with Allah. Do not be sad for them. Do not be troubled because they do the plotting.

128. Indeed, Allah is only with those who fear Him and do good deeds.

Chapter 15: AI Hijr (A Place).

Total. 99 Verses.

Part 14

‘Hijr’ is name of the place where the people of ‘Tamud’ lived. As it is mentioned about these people in 82 – 84 verses of this chapter , it is given this name.

 In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Alif,Lam,Ra ². These are the verses of the Quran,the Book.

2. The disbelievers will desire at times,”We should also have been muslims.”

3. Leave them to eat, enjoy and let them be misdirected by the desire.Then they will know.

4. And We have destroyed any place only according to the time fixed for it.

5. No generation shall neither advance nor delay the time fixed for it.

6. And they say,”O messenger, indeed, you are mad⁴⁶⁸.”

7. Also say,” Should you have not brought the angel to us if you were truthful?”

8. (We will) send the angels only with proper reason⁽¹⁵³⁾ .Then they will not be given time.

9. Indeed, it is We who sent down the message.We shall be its protector.¹⁴³

10. And (O Muhammad),We had certainly sent messengers to many generations who went before.

11. And they did not spare any messenger, who had come, from mockery.

12. Thus We put into the minds of the sinners.

13. They will not believe this. The action, (taken on) the fore-fathers,has set a precedence before.

14,15. And even if a door was opened in in the heaven⁵⁰⁷ for them and they ascended through that ,they would say⁽²⁶⁾, “ Our sights have been charmed. No, we have become the people affected by the magic.”

16. And We placed the stars in the heaven.⁵⁰⁷ We made it beautiful for the observers.

17.18. And We have protected , from every outcast Shaitan, from approaching it except the eavesdropper. A bright blazing fire will chase⁽²⁶⁾ him.

19. And We spread the earth. We fixed the pegs on it⁽²⁴⁸⁾. We made everything, well balanced , grow in that.

20. And We placed on it , whatever necessary for living, for you and also for those who are not providers of food.

21. And We only have the stores of whatever may be the things.We send down only in a fixed measure.

22. And We send fertilizing winds. We send down water from the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and make you drink. You are not the one who stores (in heaven)

23. And indeed, We give life and death. We are the owners.

24. And We know those who went before. We also know those who will come after.

25. And indeed, your God will gather them. He is the Wise, the Knowing.

26. And We created man, designed with the black clay⁵⁰³ from mud⁽³⁶⁸⁾.

27. And We created ‘Jinn’ from severe scorching fire, before this.

28. And remind³⁶⁸ what God said to the Angels , “ I am going to create man designed with the black clay of mud⁵⁰³ ."

29. And (He said) , “ When I perfected him and breathed My soul into him⁹⁰ , then (said), do ‘sajda’ to him(Adam).”

30,31. All the angels together except ‘Iblis’⁵⁰⁹ prostrated. He refused to be with those who had prostrated²⁶.

32. (God) asked , “ O Iblis, why do you not join those who have prostrated?”

33. He said, “ I am not to prostrate the man who is created by you, designed with the black clay of the mud.⁵⁰³”

34. You get out of here. Indeed, you are an outcast.

35. (God said), “ And indeed, curse is on you till the judgment day¹¹.

36. He asked, “ O God, give time for me until the fixed time of the day¹¹.

37,38. (God) said²⁶, “ Indeed , you have been given time until the fixed time of the day⁽¹⁾ .

39,40. (He) said²⁶, “ O my God, as you have let me go astray , I will make (bad deeds) attractive on the earth. Among them, I will mislead your servants except those who have been selected by you.”

41. God (said), “ Here, the right way is with me.”

42. Indeed, you have no power over my servants, other than the misguided , who followed you.

43. And indeed, hell is the place (about which) warning has been given to all of them.

44. There are seven gates for it. For the each gate a portion of them is assigned.

45. Indeed, those who fear (God) will be in the gardens of paradise and by (the side of ) springs .

46. ( It will be said), “ Enter into them without fear and in peace.”

47. And We remove the ill-feeling from their minds. They will be on the couches facing each others as brothers.

48. They will have no difficulty there. They will not be sent out it.

49. Tell My servants, “ I am the Forgiving and the Merciful”

50. And also say, “ And it is My torment which is the painful suffering.”

51. And tell them about the guests of Ibrahim.

52. They went to him and conveyed ‘Salam’¹⁵⁹ . In reply,he said , “ Indeed, we fear you.”

53. They said , “ You do not fear . Indeed , we give good news to you about the wise male – child.”

54. He asked , “ Do you give good news , when old age has come to me? And on what basis you give the good news?”.

55. They said, “ We give the good news to you on the basis of the truth. You do not be of the one who has lost hope.”

56. He asked, “ Who will lose hope on his God’s mercy except those who are mislead?⁴⁷¹”

57. (He) also asked , “ O messengers (Angels)⁽¹⁶¹⁾, what is your news ? “.

58. Indeed , we have been sent to the people who have committed sins.

59,60. They said²⁶ , “ We will save all of them except his wife from the family of Lut. We have decided that she should be destroyed”.

61,62. And when those messengers (Angels) ¹⁶¹ came to the family of Lut, he said , “ Indeed, you are strangers”.

63,64,65. They said²⁶, “ Not so. We have brought to you about the doubt they raised. We brought to you only truth. Indeed, we are speakers of truth. Depart with your family during the part of the night. You follow them from behind. Nobody from you should look back. You obey as your ordered.”

66. And We informed him the judgment , “ All of them will be uprooted in the morning time”.

67. And the people of that place came with happiness.

68,69. Lut said²⁶ , “ Indeed, these are my guests. So do not cause me disrespect. And fear Allah. Do not humiliate me.”

70. They asked , “ Have we not prevented you from (giving feast) to people the of world?”.

71. He said , “ If you want to do anything, here are my daughters.

72. By the promise on your life, Indeed, they wandered blindly in their intoxication (of lust) .

73. When they approached the light, a loud sound attacked them.

74. And We made the upper surface of the place into the lower surface by raining the heated stones on them.

75. Indeed, for those who think, there are many signs in this.

76. And indeed, that place remains in the established road (which you used).

77. Indeed, there is a sign in this for the believers.

78. And those (the people of Madyan) who lived in the thicket caused injustice.

79. We also punished them, both the places are on the ways known (to everybody).

80. And the people of ‘Hijr’ ( who are called the people of Tamud) considered their messengers as liars.

81. And We gave them Our signs. They turned away from them.

82. And they carved the mountains into houses and remained unafraid.

83. In the early morning a loud sound attacked them.

84. Whatever they have been doing has not saved them.

85. And We have only created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth and that between them with proper reasons. Certainly, that time⁽¹⁾ will come. So, in a polite manner, ignore them.

86. Indeed , your God ,is creator of perfection and the knowing.

87. And (O Muhammad) , We have revealed²⁵⁰ the seven, often recited, verses and the great Quran.

88. Do not turn your eyes towards what we have given to various (groups) of people among them, for enjoyment. You do not grieve for them. You lower your wings ( Show kindness) for the believers²⁵¹.

89,90,91. And say (O Muhammad), “ Indeed I am clear warner”. We will (also punish them)²⁶ as We have sent down Our suffering on those who, considering the Book as lies, divided it into sections.

92,93. By the promise on Allah, all of them will be enquired²⁶, about what they have been doing.

94. You convey without any restraint (hesitation) what you have been ordered. You turn away from the polytheists (those who associate others to Allah).

95. Indeed, We will save you from the mockers.

96. They presume other gods with Allah. Then they will understand.

97 We know that your mind gets troubled by what they say.

98. You glorify and praise your God and prostrate.

99. You worship²⁵² your God until the certainty (of death) comes.

Chapter 14: Ibrahim (The messenger of God). Total. 52 Verses.

In this chapter, certain important events in the (life) story of Ibrahim, the messenger of God, are mentioned. This chapter is named ‘Ibrahim’ because in 35th verse we find Ibrahim, after renovating ‘Kabathulla’ , prays to Allah wishing that this place be made into a place of refuge. We find in the 37th verse, the news of the settlement of his family in the deserted expanse of ‘Makka’ by the command of Allah and we find in this verse, the incident in which God gives him two children, ‘ Ismail’ and ‘ Isac’ at his old age.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Alif, Lam, Ra. ⁽²⁾. We have revealed this Book to you, in order that you will lead the people, with the permission of their God, towards light from darkness ⁽⁴²⁹⁾ and to the way of the praise-worthy and the exalted.

2. Whatever in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth belong only to Allah. For the disbelievers there is a danger of severe torment.

3. They like this worldly life rather than the hereafter. They prevent from Allah’s way. They present it as a crooked religion. They are in astray, faraway (from truth).

4. And We sent every messenger only in the language of those people in order that he will explain (clearly the message) to his people²⁴⁴. Allah leaves astray whom He wants. He guides rightly whom He wants. He is Almighty, the Wise.

5. And certainly, We sent ‘Musa’ with Our signs, ordering,“Lead your people from the darkness⁴²⁹ to light. Remind them of the bounties of Allah.” Indeed, there are signs for the patient and the grateful (person).

6. And remind them what Musa said to his people,” Remember the favour of Allah (on you) by rescuing you from Firaun’s people. They made you taste the worst suffering. They slaughtered your men-folk alike. There was a great test from your God, in this,”

7. And remember, that which your God declared.” I shall give more if you are grateful. If you are thankless, then My torment is severe.”

8. And Musa said, “Even if you and all others in the earth disbelieve, Allah is free from all needs⁴⁸⁵ and praiseworthy.

9. Has not the news come to you , about the people of ‘Nuh’ the people of ‘Aad’ and the people of ‘tamud’ who went before and those who come after them? Nobody knows them except Allah. Their messengers brought them clear signs. These people closed their mouths with their hands. They said, “ Indeed, we have disbelieved that which you have been sent with. We are in grave doubt about that to which you invite us”.

10. Their messengers said,” Do you doubt Allah who has created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth? He invites you in order to forgive your sins and to give time for a specified period to you”. They ask, “ You are only persons like us. You want to prevent us from worshipping our forefathers. Therefore, you bring us a clear miracle.”

11 Their messengers said,”We are only persons like you, but Allah gives His favour to whom He wants, among His servants. We cannot bring any miracle to you without the permission of Allah. The believers should only trust Allah”. 

12 ( And said), “ What has happened to us that we should not trust Allah? He has showed us our way. We will tolerate the trouble you give us. Firm believers should only trust Allah”.

13,14. And the disbelievers said to their messengers, “ We will drive you out of our land or you have to return to our religion.” Their God sent news to them (messengers), “ We shall destroy those who have caused injustice. Then, We will settle you in their place.” This is for those who fear to stand before Me and for those who feared My warning ²⁶.

15. And (messengers) got success. Every obstinate tyrant incurred loss.

16. Hell is before him. He will be made to drink purulent water.

17. He will swallow it sip by sip. That will not enter into his throat. Death will approach him from every direction. But, he will not die. In addition there is also severe suffering.

18. The example of the disbelievers is ash. On the day of cyclone, heavy winds blow it away. They will not have power over whatever they gathered. It is this extreme error (It is far away from truth ).

19. Have you not understood that Allah has created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth with proper reason? If He warns He will destroy you and bring a new creation.

20. And it is not difficult for Allah.

21. And all will stand before Alllah. The weak will ask the people who were proud,” We followed only you. So, will you save us from the suffering of Allah even to a small extent? They shall say in reply,” If Allah had guided us we would have guided you. As far as we are concerned whether we get angry or tolerate, it is all the same. we have no place of refuge.”

22. And after the judgement was passed, shaitan will say, “Allah gave true promise to you. I also gave a promise and have broken my promise. I have no power over you except that you accepted my invitation. So, do not blame me. You blame yourself. I cnnot be your saviour. You cannot also be my saviour. I deny your association of me (With God), before.” Indeed, for those who have caused injustice there is sever suffering.

23. And those who believed and did good deeds will be sent to the gardens of paradise. Beneath them rivers will flow. They shall live there permanently with the permission of God. Their greeting there will only be ‘Salam’¹⁵⁹.

24. Have you not understood that Allah made an example of a good tree to a good principle? The root of that tree is (fixed deeply) firm and it branch reaches the heaven.⁵⁰⁷

25. All the time it gives food (fruits) with the permission of its God. Allah presents examples to the people so that they will learn a lesson.

26. And a bad tree is the example of a bad principle. It has been uprooted from above. It will not stand.

27. Allah establishes the believers with firm principle in this worldly life and in the hereafter. Allah leaves, those who have caused injustice, astray.Allah does what He wants.

28,29. Were you not aware of those who change the mercy of Allah into disbelief (in Allah) and made their people stay in hell called the world of ruin? They will char in that. That is a very bad living place.

30. And they associated others to Him so that they can lead astray (from the way of Allah). Say,” Enjoy yourself, indeed, your destination is only hell.”

31. Tell the believers, who are My servants, to establish prayer and to spend in (good) deeds, from what We have given to them, secretly and openly, before the coming of the day1. in which there is neither bargaining nor friendship.

32. It is Allah who created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth. He sent down water from the heaven. With that, He brought forth fruits as food for you. With His order He made the ship useful to you, to set sail in the sea. He also made the rivers useful to you.

33. And He made the sun and the moon useful to you in their constant movement. He made the night and day useful to you.

34. And He gave you everything you asked. If you count Allah’s favour you cannot finish counting them. Indeed, human-being caused injustice. He is ungrateful.

35. And remind what Ibrahim said²⁴⁵,” O God, make this place, a place of refuge, secure ³⁴ .Protect me and my children from worshipping the idols.”

36. O God, these have lead many people astray. Those who follow me, belong to me. If anyone acts against me then indeed, You are Forgiving and the Merciful.

37. O our God, I have settled my progeny near your Holy House³³, in a valley which is unfit for cultivation, so that they shall establish there prayer. So, our God, make the minds of a few among the people incline towards them. You give them fruits as food so that they will be gratesful to you ²⁴⁶.

38. O our God, indeed, You know what we hide and reveal. Nothing on the earth or in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ can hide from Allah.

39. All praise be to Allah who gave Ismail and Isac in my old age. Indeed, my God is the accepter of prayer.

40. O my God, make me and my descendants establishers of prayer. O our God, accept my prayer.

41. Ibrahim (Also said²⁴⁷), “O our God, forgive me, my parents and the believers on the day¹ when the enquiry is conducted.”

42. And do not think that Allah dose not observe the deeds of those who have caused injustice. Allah has delayed them only for the day in which their sights will remain still.

43. (On that day), they will run recklessly, raising their heads high. The sights which remained still will not return to the earlier state. Their minds will also become inactive.

44. And warn the people of the day⁽¹⁾ which will cause suffering. Those who have caused injustice will say “O Our God, give us time for a short period. We will accept your invitation and follow the messengers”. Have you not made promise and have been telling before that there will never be destruction for us?

45. ( It will be said to them ), “ And you have been settled in this settlements of those who have caused wrong to themselves. It was known to you clearly , how We treated them. We also presented you many examples.”

46. And they did severe planning. Even though their plot could dislodge a mountain (the success) of the plot is only will with Allah.

47. You do not think that Allah will break the promise that He has given to His messengers. In deed Allah is the Almighty and the Punisher .

48. On that day¹ , earth will be changed into another earth and the heaven⁵⁰⁷ will be changed²²⁵ into (another heaven)⁴⁵³. (They) will be gathered towards Allah, The one , the Subjugator.

49. And you will see, on that day¹ , the criminals shackled in chains .

50. Their shirts are prepared with tar. Their faces will be covered with fire

51. Allah will reward every one according to what he has done. Indeed , Allah is quick in inquiring .

52. This has to reach the mankind ¹⁸⁷ ( This is revealed) so that with this they will be warned , thereby they will know that there is only one who is worshipful. And those of understanding will think.

Chapter 13

Ar_Rãd – The Thunder

Total Verses: 43

This chapter is named Ar-Rãd because the 13th verse of this chapter, informs about thunder’s prayer to God.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Alif, Laam, Meem, Ra². These are the verses from this Book. It is a truth that it was revealed to you from your God. Yet, most of the people will not believe.

2. It is only Allah who raised the heavens⁵⁰⁷ without pillars that you see²⁴⁰. Then, He sat ⁵¹¹on the ‘Arsh’. He has kept the sun and the moon under his control. Each one of them runs for an appointed time²⁴¹. It is He who administers the matter. In order that you should believe firmly the meeting with your God,⁴⁸⁸ he explains the signs.

3. And it is He who spread the earth . He placed the mountain and the rivers in it. From each fruit, he formed a pair²⁴². He covers the night with darkness. For the people, who think, indeed, there are many signs.

4. And on the earth there are places which remain adjacent to one another. There are gardens of grapevine, crops and date-palms (trees) with branches and without branches. It is watered with the same water. We have made the one better than the other in taste. Indeed, there are many signs in it for the people who understand.

5. And if you are astonished then, their saying, “If we become dust can we indeed become new creation” is more astonishing than that. It is they who refused to accept their God. The shackles (chains) are only on the neck. It is they who are the people of hell. They will remain there permanently.

6. They seek evil in a hurry before the good. Before them, examples have been set. Even if they caused injustice, indeed, your God forgives people. And indeed, your God punishes severely.

7. And those who disbelieve ask, “Should not any sign be revealed from his God to him? You are only a warner. There is a guide for every nation.”

8. Allah knows what every women carries (In the womb), the contraction and the expansion of the womb. For each thing there is a fixed measure¹⁴⁴.

9. He is the Knowing of the hidden and the seen, the Greatest and the Exalted.

10. One among you, who speaks secretly or loudly, hidden in the night or walks in the day, is (one and) the same (as far as He is concerned).

11. There are (angels) surrounding a man from the front and the back. They guard him by the order of Allah. Unless the people change, what is in themselves, Allah will not change that is with them. There is nobody to prevent when Allah wants to harm the people (of a community). There is nobody except Him to help them.

12. It is He who shows the lightning which causes fear and expectation. He also generates heavy clouds.

13. And the ‘thunder’ also glorifies and praises Him. Angels also (glorify and praise Him) because of His fear. It is He who sends thunderbolts. He punishes whom He wants with them (thunderbolts). They argue about Allah. He is Mighty in power.

14. The true prayer is only for Allah. To those whom these people pray, except Him, they will not answer them even to a smaller extent. They are like the people who keep both their hands stretched towards it so that the water will get into the mouth (of its own accord). It will not get into the mouth ( of its own accord). The prayers of the disbelievers ( of only one God) is only a waste.

15. And the things in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and earth, whether they like it or not, prostrate (do sajda) only to Him. There shadows also prostrate (do sajda) to Him, in the morning and in the evening⁽³⁹⁶⁾

16.Ask ( O Muhammad), “ Who is the God of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth?” and say Allah. And say, “Have you imagined protectors other than Him? They do not have the power even to do either good or bad to themselves”. And ask , “Are the blind and the seeing equal ? Are darkness⁴²⁹ and light equal?” And say, “Have they imagined partners to Allah? Have they created anything like Allah that any confusion occurred to them about who created’? It is Allah who created everything. He is the one, the subjugating.

17. He sent down the water from heaven.⁵⁰⁷ It follows to the capacity of the canals. The flood carries floating foam. Such foam occurs when the ornaments and utensils, are melted in the fire. Thus, Allah gives example for truth and lie. Foam disappears. That which is useful to people remains in the earth. Thus, Allah gives examples.

18. There is good reward for those who accepts God’s invitation. Those who have not accepted His invitation shall give everything on the earth and they shall also be ready to give even if they own the like of it, as compensation. They have severe inquiry. Their dwelling (Home) is hell. That is a very bad place for rest.

19. Will the one, who has known what has been revealed from your God is true, be blind? Only the people of understanding will get a lesson.

20. They will fulfil Allah’s agreement. They shall not break their agreement.

21. And they will unite those (relatives) about whom Allah has ordered (them) to unite. They shall fear their God. They shall fear severe inquiry.

22. And they will resort to patience desiring their God’s satisfaction. They will establish prayer. They will spend (in good deeds) secretly and openly from what We have given to them. They will prevent bad with good. The (good) end in the world is for them.

23. They along with , their parents , wives and the good among the progeny enter into the permanent gardens of the paradise. Angels will enter and come to them from every gate.

24. As you have been patient, peace will be upon you^(159). (The angels will say) that the judgment of this world is good (for you).

25. Curse is on those who, after making a promise with Allah, break it and severe that which Allah has ordered to be joined and they also spread corruption on the earth. For them there is disgrace in the hereafter.

26. Allah generously gives wealth to whom He wants. Also gives less. They get happy in the life of this world. When the worldly loss compared to the hereafter, is nothing but brief enjoyment.

27. The disbelievers ( of only one God) ask, “ should not there be a sign revealed to him from his God?” And say , “ Allah leaves them astray (wrong way) whom He wants. He shows the way for those who have repented.”

28. The minds of believers get peace with the remembrance of Allah. Remember , it is only with the remembrance of Allah the minds get peace.⁴⁷⁷

29. For those who believe and do good deeds (there is ) a comfortable life and beautiful place for rest.

30. Thus, we have sent you (O Muhammad) to the generation in order to inform them, about the revelation to you, from me. Before this, many generations have gone. They disbelieve in the most Beneficent. And say. “It is He who is my God. There is no body worshipful except Him. I trust only Him. My return is only to Him.” 

31. (They will not believe), even though with the Quran, mountains are uprooted or the land is made into pieces or with that (they) were made to speak with the dead. All power belongs only to Him. Do not believers know if Allah had wanted He would have shown the right way to all the people? It is because of the deeds of the disbelievers, and till the coming of Allah’s order, calamity will (continue) to trouble them. Or it will descend near their place. And indeed, Allah will not go back on his promise.

32. And (observe), “Before you ( O Muhammad) messengers have been mocked at. Then I gave time to the disbelievers. Then I seized them. How was my punishment?”

33. Do they associate others with Allah, when Allah has been watching over the deeds of every one ? Ask, “ Explain about them.” Do you inform that which is not known to Him on the earth, or (they) mere words ? The plot of the disbeliever (of only one God) has been made attractive. They have been prevented from (good) way. There is no body to guide whoever Allah leaves astray.

34. For them there is suffering in the worldly life also. The suffering in the hereafter is severe. There is no body to protect them from Allah.

35. The status of paradise promised to those who fear (God) is such that beneath that rivers flow. The food and shade will be permanent. This is the end of those who fear (God). The end those who disbelieve is hell.

36. And to whoever We gave the Book (O Muhammad) they become happy over that which is revealed to you. In that group there are also people who disbelieve in certain things. Say , “ I have to worship Allah. I have been ordered not to associate others to Him. I invite you only towards Him. Return is also with Him”

37. And thus, we revealed it as law in the Arabic⁴⁸⁹ language⁽²²⁷⁾. There is neither a guardian nor a saviour for you, if you follow (vain) desires, after this knowledge has come to you.

38. And we sent messengers before you. We made wives and children to you. No messenger can do any miracle without Allah’s permission. For every appointed time there is a record.

39. In this, Allah will erase what He wants or leave it untouched(30). The Mother of the Book⁽¹⁵⁷⁾ is only with Him.

40. (And what is it your concern, O Muhammad). If We show certain things to them from What we have warned or if We seized, your duty is to convey.Inquiry is with Us.

41. Do they not see that We come to the earth in order to reduce the earth from its borders?⁽²⁴³⁾. Only Allah is giver of judgment. There is no one to postpone His judgment. He inquires swiftly.

43. And disbelievers say ,( O Muhammad) , “ you are not (God’s) messenger” . Say , “ Allah is a sufficient witness between me and you. Those who have the knowledge of the Book are also sufficient”.

Chapter 12

Yusuf – (A Messenger of God)

Total Verses: 111

The story of Yusuf, a messenger of God, is narrated in detail, in this chapter. The narration in full account, of the story of a single individual, is done only in this chapter. Hence, this chapter is named Yusuf. Allah Himself, mentions it in this beginning of this chapter, as a beautiful story.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Alif, Lam, Ra² .These are verses of the clear Book.

2. Indeed, We reavealed²²⁷this Quran in Arabic⁴⁸⁹ language so that you will understand.

3. We narrate to you (O Muhammad) a very beautiful story through the revelation of this Quran to you. Before this, you were not aware of this.

4. Remind, what Yusuf said to his father, ”O my father, I saw (in the dream) eleven stars the sun and the moon. I saw them prostrating to me.”

5. He said, “O my dear son, do not reveal your dream to your brother. They will plot severely against you. Indeed, Shaitan is an open enemy to man.”

6. (And also said), “Thus your God will select you and teach you interpretation of (various) news. He will fulfill His favour on you and the family of Yaqub, as He has fulfilled His promise on your (fore) father Ibrahim and Isac before. Indeed, your God is Knowing and Wise.

7. There are certainly many evidences in Yusuf and his brothers, to those who ask (for explanation).

8. Remind²²⁸, what (his brothers) said, “Even though we are (in a large number) a large group, Yusuf and his brothers are very dearer to our father than us. Indeed, our father is in clear error.”

9. (Also said), “Kill Yusuf or throw him in some (other) land. Your father’s affection will be on you. Then, you can become good people.”

10. On of them said, “If whatever may want to do but do not kill Yusuf. You throw him in to a deep well. Some travelers will pick him up.”

11. They said, “O our father, why don’t you believe us in the matter of Yusuf? We are his well wishers.”

12. Also said, “Tomorrow you send him with us. He will eat well and play. And indeed we are his protectors.”

13. He said, “Indeed, it will make me sad that you take him with you. I fear that wolf may eat him when you do not watch him.”

14. They said, “Then indeed, we would be losers if a wolf eats him while we are in a group.”

15. They decided unanimously to throw him into a deep well, when they took him with them. We informed Yusuf without their knowing, “At a (later period) you would surely tell them about their matter of theirs.”

16. They came to their father at night weeping.

17. And said, “O our father, indeed, we ran competing with one another. We left Yusuf near our things. Then a wolf ate him. You would not believe us even when we were speaking the truth.”

18. And they brought his shirt with false blood. He said, “Your minds have shown your deeds as good. I adopt good patience. In the matter that you mention help can be sought only with Allah.”

19. And a (caravan) group of travelers came. They sent the water carrier. He dropped the bucket (into the well). He said, “Here is a good news. Here is a boy”. They took him as a (part of their) merchandise and hid him. Allah is Knowing what they did.

20. And they sold him at a cheap price for a few silver coins, which can be counted easily. In his matter they were without greed for money.

21. And one who purchased him in Egypt said to his wife, “Treat him with respect. He may be useful to us or we can adopt him as our son.” Thus We provided facilities in that land for Yusuf. We taught him interpretation for (various) news. Allah is successful in his matter but most of them do not know.

22. And I gave power and education to him, when he reached maturity. Thus We give reward for those who do good.

23. And in her house, where he remained, she tempted him. She also closed the doors and said, ‘Come’. For that he said, “I seek protection from Allah. Indeed, it is He who is my God. He has given me a beautiful living place. Indeed, those who have caused injustice will not succeed.”

24. And she certainly desired him. He also desired her. If he had not seen the sign of Allah (he would have wronged). Thus, We removed from him bad and shameful acts. He was one of our selected servants.

25. And both of them razed towards the door. She tore his shirt from behind. Then both of them saw her husband near the door. She said, “What punishment will there be for the one who thought of doing a bad deed to your wife, except imprisonment or painful suffering?”

26, 27. He said, “It was only she who tried to tempt me.” A person from her family gave witness²⁶. (The person said), “If his shirt is torn from the front, then she has told the truth and he is a liar. If his shirt is torn from behind then she has told a lie and He is truthful.”

28. When he (her husband) saw that his shirt is torn in the back, he said, “Indeed, it is only your plot. Indeed the plot of the woman is very great (deep).”

29. He said to Yusuf, “O Yusuf, ignore this” and to his wife he also said, “Seek forgiveness for your sins. Indeed you are the sinner.”

30. And the women in the city said, “The wife of the minister has tried to tempt her slave. That slave had attracted her by love. Indeed, we consider her to be in clear error.”

31. When she heard of their scheme, she sent for them. She also prepared a feast for them. She gave each of them a knife. She said (to Yusuf), “Go towards them.” When they saw him they were stunned. They cut their hands. They said, “Allah is Pure10 (from all the weaknesses). He is not at all a man. He is nobody but a noble angel.”

32.She said, “you blamed me only about him, I only tried to tempt him. He refused. He will be jailed if he does not do what I order. He will be humiliated.”

33.(He)said,”My God, jail is dearer to me than the invitation of this women. If you do not save me from their scheme, I may incline towards them and will become a fool”.

34. God accepted his prayer. He saved him from their plot. Indeed, He is the Hearing and the Knowing.

35. Even then they saw through the evidence(that he is not a sinner), it occurred to them, ”They should surely jail him for a fixed period.⁴¹¹ ”

36. Two young men went to jail with him. One of them said, ”Indeed, I saw ( a dream) in which I find myself crushing(preparing) wine.” The other said,” I saw a (dream) in which I was indeed carrying bread on my head of which birds were eating.” (They said), “Tell us of its interpretation. Indeed, we see you as one who has been doing good.”

37. He said, “(In the dream) what ever food you may be given, I will inform you about its interpretation, before it happens. My God has taught me this.¹²² Indeed, I left the religion of the people who do not believe and reject the here-after.”

38. And(he said), “I follow the religion of my fore-fathers Ibrahim, Isãc and yaqūb. We should not associate anything to Allah. This is  the favour given to me and the mankind by Allah. But, most of the people do not thank.”

39. (He)said,” O my companions of the jail, are many gods better or Allah the only one, the Master?”

40.(He)also said, ”whatever you worship other than Him, are only names. You and your fore-fathers named them. Allah has not given any signs about it. Power is for nobody except Allah. He has ordered, ‘Do not worship anybody except him.’ This is the right religion. But, most of the people do not understand. ”

41. (He)said, “O my companions of the jail, one of you will give wine to your master. The other will be crucified. His head will be eaten by the birds. The matter about which you ask for interpretation has been decided.”

42. And to the one between the two, whom he thought(that he) would be released, yusūf said, “ Tell your master about me.” Shaitãn made him forget to mention it to his master. So, he remained in the jail for many years.²³⁰

43. And the king said, “Indeed I saw(in a dream), seven fat bulls are eaten by seven lean bulls, seven green shoots and other dried shoots. O courtiers, if you are interpreters of dream then give interpretation to my dream.”

44. They said, “This is a meaningless dream. We do not know the interpretation for a meaningless dream.”

45. One of the two, who was released(earlier), remembering(it) after a long time, said, “I give you the interpretation. Send me.”

46. (He said), “O Yūsuf, O man of truth, give us interpretation, to(the dream of) the seven fat bulls which are eaten by seven lean bulls and  the seven green shoots and the other dried shoots. I have to go back to the people (with this interpretation). They will understand.”

47. (Yūsuf said), “You will cultivate continuously for seven years. From what you have harvested except a little(measure) for you to eat, you will leave others with their shoots.”

48. (He) also said, “Thereafter, seven (years) of drought will come. That will eat away everything that you have already stored for them except a little.”

49.(He) said, “Thereafter, the year of rainy season will come to the people. That year (they) will crush fruit juice.”

50. And when the king (heard this) said, “Bring him to me.” The courier (of the king) came to him. To that Yūsuf said, “You go to your master and ask, what is the state of the women who cut their hands? My God is aware of the plot of those women.”

51.(The king) enquired (the women), “what happened to you when you tried to tempt Yūsuf? To that, they said,” Allah is pure (from all weaknesses)¹⁰.we knew no immorality in him.”The Wife of the minister said, now the truth is revealed. Only I tried to tempt him. And indeed, he is truthful.”

52.(And Yūsuf said), ”Thus , I asked for the enquiry in order (to prove)that in his(minister) absence I did not betray him and to make him understand that Allah will not guide the plot of the betrayors²³².

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53. (He also said), ”And I do not argue that my mind is pure. Indeed, my mind incites only more evil, except the mercy given by my God. Indeed, my God is Forgiving, most Merciful.”

54. And the king said, “Bring him to me. I choose him for myself. When the king spoke to him, he said, “ Indeed, this day, you have a permanent place with me and also a trustworthy person.”

55. He said,” Appoint me the authority of the treasuries of this earth (place). I have knowledge; indeed, I will safe-guard-carefully²³³”.

56. And thus , We gave power to Yūsuf to live in which ever place on this earth. We will give Our mercy to whom We want. We will not waste the reward of those who do good.

57. And for those who believe and fear (God), the reward in the hereafter is the best.

58. And the brothers of Yūsuf also came and met him. He has recognized them. They could not recognize him.

59. And when he gave them there provisions, he said,” you bring your brother from your father²²⁸. Do not you see I give full measure? I am a good hospitable person.”

60. (He) also said, “If you do not bring him, you have no food for you from me“.

61. They said , ”We will try to persuade his father about him. And indeed, we will do(it)”.

62. Yūsuf told his servant,” Keep the goods they have brought in their baggage itself. After seeing that they may come again when they go to their family members”.

63. When they went to their father they said, “O father (henceforth), good material are stopped for us. So send with us our brother. We will get food materials. And indeed, we will protect him.”

64. He said, “Will I believe you in his matter as I have believed in the matter of his brother before? Allah is the best Protector. He is most Merciful of the merciful.”

65. And when they opened their baggage, they saw that their goods had been returned to them. (They) said, “O our father, we have not done injustice. Here our goods have returned to us. We will get food for our family members. We will also protect our brother. We will get one more measure of a camel’s load. It is only an easy quantity.”

66. (Yacūb) said, “If you do not give me a promise in the name of Allah that you will bring him back unless anything happens to all of you, I will not send him with you.” When they gave the promise (he) said, “Allah is the Custodian for what we have talked.”

67. (He) said, “O my sons do not enter through one gate. Enter through different gates. I cannot protect you from Allah, even to a smaller extent²³⁵. Power is only with Allah. I have relied only on Allah. Those who rely, only rely on Him.”

68. When they entered as they have been ordered by their father, except that Yacūb fulfilled the need arose in his mind, (their entry through different gates) did not protect them from Allah. Indeed, He was knowledgeable because of what We had taught him. But most of the people do not know.

69. And when they went to Yūsuf, he took his brother (alone) and said, “Indeed, I am your brother. Do not be concerned about what they did.”

70. When he prepared them with their goods, He kept the measuring vessel in the baggage of his brother. Then, an announcer called out, “O the people of the camels (caravan), (indeed) you are thieves.”

71. While approaching towards them they asked, “What have you lost?”

72. (They) said, “We lost the measuring vessel of the king. The one who brings it will have camel’s load (of corn). I am responsible for that.”

73. They said, “We have not come to spread corruption on the earth. You know on the promise of Allah that we are not thieves.”

74. They ask, “If you are liars, then what is the punishment for this?”

75. They said, “To arrest the one, in whose baggage it is found, is the suitable punishment. Thus, we punish those who cause injustice.”

76. He started checking their baggage, before (checking) his brother’s baggage. They he took it out from his brother’s baggage. Thus We gave a plan to Yūsuf²³⁶. He could not have taken his brother except that Allah wanted, according to the law of the king²³⁷. We increase the degrees to whom We want. There is a person of knowledge over and above every person of knowledge.

77. They said, “If he has stolen, then his brother also²²⁸ had stolen before him.” Yūsuf, without revealing the matter to them (that, that brother is himself), kept it in his mind. He said, “You are very bad. Allah is well Knowing of what you say.”

78. They said, “O minister, he has a father who is old. So, instead of him you hold one of us. Indeed, we see you as a doer of good.”

79. He said, “We seek refuge from Allah for holding anything other person other than the one, from whom we took our thing. Indeed, if we do it we would have caused injustice.”

80. They consulted among themselves alone, when they lost hope in his matter. The eldest from them said, “Do not you know that your father took a promise from you in the name of Allah? You transgressed in the matter of Yūsuf before. So, I am going to stay in this place until my father gives me permission or Allah gives Judgment to me. He is the best of the judges.”

81. Go to your father and say, “O our father, your son has stolen. We testify to what we know. We are not aware of the hidden.”

82. (They said to their father), “And you enquire with the people of the place, where we remained, and with the people (caravan) of the camels. We only told the truth.”

83. His (father) said, “Not so, your minds have tempted you to do something. So I adopt good patience. Allah may bring them to me all together. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.”

84. And he turned away from them. (He) said, “O my grief over Yūsuf.” His eyes became pale with grief. He has been a suppressor of his (grief).

85. They said, “By Allah’s promise, (it seems) you will be remembering Yūsuf until your body becomes lean or till you die.”

86. He said, “I complain my grief and sadness only to Allah. I know from Allah that which you do not know.”

87. (He) said, “O my sons, you go and search for Yūsuf and your brother well. Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy. Indeed, nobody except the disbelieving people lose hope in the mercy of Allah⁴⁷¹.”

88. They came to him (Yūsuf). (They) said, “O minister, poverty has seized us and our family (members). We have brought only goods of low quality. So you give us food in full measure. You give us as charity. Allah rewards those who give charity.”

89. He asked, “When you were ignorant, do you know what you did to Yūsuf and his brother?”

90. They asked, “Are you indeed Yūsuf?” For that, he said, “I am Yūsuf. He is my brother. Allah has given us His blessing. Allah will not waste the reward of such people who fear (God), keep patience and do good.”

91. They said, “By Allah’s promise, Allah had selected you over us. We have committed sin.”

92. He said, “Today, there is no revenge against you. Allah will forgive you. He is the most Merciful of the merciful.”

93. (He also said), “Take this, my shirt, and place it on my father’s face. He will regain his sight. You bring all you family members with you to me.”

94. When they caravan (the people of camels) departed their father said, “Indeed, I feel Yūsuf’s smell. (I wish) that you refrain from blaming me.”

95. His (family members) said, “By Allah’s promise, indeed, you are in the (same) old wrong decision” and the bringer of good news came and placed it (the shirt of Yūsuf) on his face. Immediately, he got back his sight. He said, “Did I not say to you that I know that which you do not know from Allah.”

97. For that, they said, “O our father, ask for forgiveness of our sins. Indeed, we have committed sin.”

98. He said, “I will ask for forgiveness from my God for you, later. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the most Merciful.”

99. And When they met Yūsuf, he honoured his mother and father. He said, “ If Allah wants you enter into Egypt without any fear.”

100. And he made his parent sit on the throne. All of them bowed to him¹¹. And he said , “ O my father, this is the interpretation of the dream I had seen. My God has made that true. He did me great help when he brought me out of the jail, after shaitan had caused a division between me and my brothers. He (God) has brought you from the place( Village ). Indeed, my God does what he wants subtly. He is the Knowing and the Wise.”

101. (And also said),” O my God, you have given me (some) authority. You have taught me the interpretation of various news . O Creator of the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth, You are only my protector in the world and in the hereafter. Take hold of me(in the state) of a muslim. You join me with the good.

102. This ( O Muhammad), are hidden things. We reveal them to you. You were not with them when all of them plotted against Yūsuf.

103. And even though you have a great desire, most of the people would not have believed.

104. And you have not asked for any reward from them. This is an advice for the people of the worlds.

105. And there are many a sign in the heaven⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth. They pass over them, turning away.

106. And majority of them do not believe in Allah except by associating (others to Allah).

107. Do they not have fear about the surrounding suffering of Allah coming to them and sudden arrival of that Hour¹, when they were not aware of it?

108. Say (O Muhammad), “This is my way. Myself and those who have followed me invite towards Allah by remaining in clear understanding. Allah is Perfect¹⁰. I am not a polytheist (who associates others to Allah).”

109. And before you, We sent only men as messengers from their respective places²³⁹. We informed them of the revelation. Do they not watch, what was the end of those who went before, by travelling in the land? The hereafter is the best for those who fear (God). Will you not understand?

110. Finally, Our help came to them when the messengers lost hope and thought that they had been rejected. Whoever He wanted were saved. Our suffering will not be removed from those who committed the crime.

111. In their news there is a lesson for a people of understanding. (This) is not an invented news. Instead, it confirms that which went before⁴ and explains (in detail) everything. This is a right way and mercy for the people who believe.

Chapter 11

Hud – (A Messenger of God)

Total Verses: 123

This chapter is named ‘Hud’ because the verses 50 – 60 of this chapter narrates the preaching of the messenger Hud, the troubles caused to him by his people ,the rescue of the good and the destruction bad.

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful.

1. Alif,Lam,Ra². (This is) the Book. Its verses are filled with wisdom and then are explained by the Knowledgeable and All-wise.

2. Say(O Muhammad), “Do not worship(anybody) except Allah. I am a bringer of good news from Him and a warner.

3. And say, “Seek forgiveness from your God. Then,turn towards Him. He will give you good facilities for an appointed time.Gives reward to every doer of good.If you reject(then indeed)I fear the suffering of a great day¹, in your matter”.

4. Your return is only with Allah. He has power over all things.

5. Remember, they cover their chests in order to hide from Him. Remember, even if they cover with their cloths, He knows whatever they hide and reveal. Indeed, He knows of that in their minds.

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6. And it is Allah’s responsibility to give food to whatever living creature on the earth⁴⁶³. He knows the living place and their (final) place of rest. Everything is in the clear Register¹⁵⁷. 

7. And it is He who created the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth in six days¹⁷⁹ in order to test,⁴⁸⁴ “Which among you are with good deeds?”. His ‘Arsh’ was on water. When you say, “Indeed, you will be raised alive after your death”, those who disbelieve say, “It is nothing but clear magic.”

8. And when We postpone the suffering for them for an appointed (period) time, they ask, “What prevented it?” Remember, it will not be prevented for them on the day it comes to them. It will surround them about which they have been mocking (at).

9,10,11. And when We make the man taste our mercy, then if it is withdrawn from him, he loses his belief and indeed becomes ungrateful of (Us). When We make him taste happiness after harm has occurred to him, he says, “Bad (things) have left me.” He becomes elated and proud. Except those who tolerate (troubles) and do good deeds. It is for them forgiveness and great reward²⁶.

12. You may (O Muhammad) leave some (part) of what was revealed to you because they say, “Should not he be sent a treasure? Or should not an angel come with him?” Your mind may become uncomfortable. You are only a warner. It is Allah who is the Guardian of all things.

13. And say ,” Do they say that he has invented this? If you are truthful invent and bring ten chapters like this. You call whoever ( for ) your (help) except Allah⁷.

14. And ask, “ If they do not answer you, then know that it revealed with Allah’s wisdom and there is none worshipful except Him. Do you obey ?”.

15. We will give those, who want this worldly life and its attraction( reward ) for their deeds in full, here itself. They will not be deprived here.

16. For them, In the hereafter¹ there is nothing except hell. Whatever service they have done will be destroyed. Whatever they have done will become worthless.

17. There are a few with the signs received from their God. Followed by it, a witness has also come. Before that, Musa’s Book was a harbinger and mercy. They believe that. Will the people who deny Him and ( the people who believe ) be equal to ( them ) ? Their place about which they are warned is only hell. Do not be in doubt about it. Indeed, It is the truth, came from your God. Yet, Most of the people will not believe.

18. And who has caused injustice other than the one who has invented lies on Allah? They will be brought before their God. Witnesses will say, “These where the people who told lies in the name of God.” Remember, Allah’s Curse is on those who have caused injustice⁶.

19. They prevent from Allah’s way. They project it crookedly. It is only they who deny the hereafter.

20. They would not have been successful on the earth. They do not have protectors other than Allah. Their suffering will be multiplied. They cannot hear. They cannot even see.

21. It is they who have caused loss to themselves. Whatever they have imagined has disappeared from them.

22. Certainly, There is not even a small doubt that they will be the greatest losers in the hereafter.

23. Indeed, those who believed, did good deed and turned towards their God, are the people of paradise. They will remain there permanently.

24. The example of these two parties is like the blind and the deaf and the seeing and the hearing. Will they be equal in comparison? Will they not learn?

25. We sent Nuh to his people. ( He said), “ Indeed, I am a clear warner.”

26. Also said,” Do not worship any one other than Allah. I fear the day¹ of the painful suffering in your matter.”

27. The eminent among his people, who disbelieved said, “We see you only as a man like as. We see people who are lowest and inferior in thinking only follow you. We do not consider that you have anything superior than us. Instead, we consider you only a liar.

28. Nuh asked them to answer.” O my people, will it be possible for me to force it upon, if I remain on the basis of the evidence, received from my God and He has given His mercy on me, then it is hidden to you and it is hated by you”.

29. (And said),” O my people, I have not asked you any wealth for this. My reward is only with Allah. I am not the one to drive away the believers. They will meet their God.⁴⁸⁸ Yet, I consider you only ignorant people.”

30. And said, “O my people, if I drive them away who will save me from Allah? Will you not think?”

31. ( And he also said ),” I will not say that I have the treasuries of Allah to you. I do not know the hidden. I will not also say that I am an angel. I will not say that Allah will never give any good to those, about whom, your eyes consider worthless. Allah knows well what is in their minds. If (I)said like that Indeed I will have caused injustice.”

32. They said, “ O Nuh , you have argued with us. You have argued a lot. If you are truthful you bring us that about which you warn us.”

33. He said,” If Allah wants; it is He who will bring it. You cannot defeat Him.

34. And said, “Even If I want your good, if Allah wants to leave you in wrong, any advice will not give you benefit. It is He who is your God. You will only be returned to Him.”

35. Do they say, he has invented this? Say, “ If I have invented, then the sin would have been related only to me. I am far removed from your sins.”

36 & 37. And It was informed to Nuh²⁶,” None of your people will believe except those who have already believed. So, do not worry about what they have been doing. You build the ship under Our observation and by Our order. Do not talk to Me about those who caused injustice . Indeed, they will be drowned.”

38. And he started building the ship. Prominent among his people, when they crossed him, mocked at him. He said,” if you mock at us then, we will also mock at you as you have mocked at us.”

39. (And also said),” To whom will the humiliating suffering come? You will know on whom the permanent suffering will fall.”

40. When Our order came and the water overflowed²²¹, (We)said,” Board from each of them a pair, your family members except those on whom Our fate has over taken and the believers.” Only a very few believed with him.

41. He said,” Board this. Whether it runs or stops is only in the name of Allah. Indeed, my God is Forgiving and most Merciful.”

42. And we took them over waves like mountains. Nuh said towards his son who remained apart, “Dear son, you board with us. Do not be with the disbelievers.”

43. He said,” I will climb over a mountain. It will save me from the water.” He (Nuh) said,” Except to those Allah has given His mercy, now, no one is there to save you from the order of Allah.” A wave crossed them. He became one among the drowned.

44. And it is said by (God),” O earth, you suck your water. O heaven,⁵⁰⁷ you stop.” Water dried out. Matter is finished. That ship rested on the Mountain ‘Judi’²²². (He) also said,” Those who have caused injustice were far removed (from the mercy of God).”

45. And Nuh, called his God and said, “My son belongs to my family. Your promise is also true. Your are the best among those who give judgement.”

46. He said ,” O Nuh, he does not belong to your family. This is not a good deed. Do not ask Me about which you do not know. Indeed, I advice you not to be ignorant”.

47. He said ,” O God,I seek only your protection from asking that which I do not know. I will be a loser if you do not forgive and (show) mercy to me”.

48.(It was) said, “O Nuh, descend (from the ship) so that blessings be showered and peace be settled on you and the generation along with you”. For some generation We give comfortable life. Then, painful suffering will reach them.

49. These (O Muhammad) are hidden news. We inform you these. You and your people were not aware of this before. So, keep patience. Indeed, good out-come is only to those who fear Me.

50. And We(sent)to the people of Aad, their brother Hud. He said, “O my people, worship Allah. For you, there is none worshipful except Him. You have been only inventing”.

51. (He said),”O my people, I have not asked any reward for this to you. My reward is only with my Creator. Will you not understand?”

52. (And also said), “O my people, you seek forgiveness from your God. You turned towards Him. He will continue to shower(rain from) the heaven.⁵⁰⁷ He will increase strength over strength to you. Do not become sinners and reject ”.

53. They said, “O Hud, you have not brought any sign to us. We will not leave our gods because you say so. We are not of those who will believe you”.

54,55. (They said), we say, “some of our gods have harmed you”. He said, ”For this, I make Allah witness; you also be witness. I am away from what you have associated with except Him. Hence, all of you plot against me. Then, do not give me time²⁶”.

56. Indeed, I belong only to Allah, who is my God and your God. Which ever may be the living thing He has been holding it by its forehead. My God is in the right way.

57. (He also said),”I have conveyed to you what has been sent to me for you. If you deny, then He will create other people instead of⁴⁶ you in you place. You cannot harm Him. My God has been observer of all things”.

58. And we saved Hud and the believers with him, with Our grace, when Our order came. We saved them from severe suffering.

59. And these people of Aad, rejected their God’s signs and disobeyed His messengers. They followed the order of every obstinate(unmoved) oppressor(tyrant).

60. And curse pursued them in this world and in the khiyamah¹ . Remember, the people of Aad denied their God. Remember, the people of Aad, who are called the people of Hud, were far away(from the mercy of God).

61. And We ( sent ) to the people of Tamud, their brother Salih. (He) said, “ O my people, worship Allah. There is none worshipful to you other than Allah. He only created you from the earth. He made you to live in it. So, you seek forgiveness from Him . Then, you turn towards Him. Indeed, my God is near⁴⁹ and answering (you).

62. They said,” O Salih, you have been a trusted person among us. Do you prevent us from worshipping that which our fore-fathers worshipped? We have grave doubt about which you invite us”.

63. He asked,” O my people, who will save me from Allah, If I disobey Him when I remain with the sign of Allah and He has also given me mercy? Give me the answer. Then, you will increase only loss to me”.

64. And ( said ),” O my people, here is Allah’s camel as a witness for you. Leave it to graze on the land of Allah. Do not cause any harm to it. (If you do it) suffering will be caused to you quickly”.

65. They slaughtered that. He said, “You enjoy in your houses for three days. This warning will not be belied”.

66. When Our order came, We saved Salih and the believers with him, with Our mercy from the humiliation on that day¹. Indeed, your God is Strong and Mighty.

67. And a great sound struck. They lay fallen in their houses in the morning.

68. They became as if they have not lived there. Remember, the people of Tamud denied their God. Remember, the people of Tamud moved far away (from the mercy of God).

69. And Our messengers¹⁶¹ (angels) brought good news to Ibrahim. They said ‘salam’¹⁵⁹. He brought the fried(meat of the) calf without any delay.

70. He considered them to be strangers when he saw that their hands did not move toward that (to eat). He feared about them in his mind. They said,” Do not fear. We have been sent to the people of Lut."

71. His wife was also standing. She laughed. We gave him a good news about Isac and after Isac, Yaqub²²³.

72. She said,”What, it is a wonder. Will I give birth to a child, when I am an old woman and here is my husband who is an old man? Indeed, this is certainly a surprising news.”

73. They said, “ Are you surprised about Allah’s order? Let Allah’s mercy and blessing be given to the family (of Ibrahim). Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Mighty.”

74. When the good news came, fear left Ibrahim and he started arguing with us about the people of Lut.

75. Indeed, Ibrahim is very tolerant and kind. (He) used to turn (towards Us).

76. (God said),”O Ibrahim, You leave this. Your God’s order has come. Indeed, unavoidable suffering will approach them”.

77. And when Our messengers (angels)¹⁶¹ came to lut, he became sad about their matter. He became sorrowful. And said, “ This is a very difficult day”.

78. And his people came to him quickly. Before this they have been doing wrongs. He asked,” O my people, here are my daughters. They are pure to you. Fear Allah. Do not humiliate me in the matter of my guests. Is there not a good man among you?”.

79. (They) said,”You know certainly that we have no need with your daughters. You know what we desire.”

80. He said,” should I not have power in your matter? Or should I not have got the strong support?”

81. (Angels) said,” O Lut, we are the messengers (angels)¹⁶¹ of your God. They will never approach you. You depart with your family members expect your wife at a portion of the night. Nobody among you should look back. Indeed, whatever that is going to happen to them will also happen to her. Indeed, their appointed time is dawn (early morning). Is not the dawn near?”

82. When Our order came, We sent down rain of heated stone on the place and made the upper surface(of the land) into the lower surface (of the land).

83. (They) are marked by your God. That place is not far away from those who have caused injustice.

84. (We sent) to the city(place) of Madyan, their brother shu’aib. He said, ”O my people worship Allah. For you,none is worshipful except Allah. Do not make the measure and weight inadequate. I find you only in good state. I fear about the surrounding day’s¹ suffering in your matter.

85.(He said),”O my people make your measure and weight adequate, honestly. Do not reduce their things. Do not wander causing corruption on the earth”

86.(He) said, “ if you have believed the benefit that Allah gives is better for you. I am not an observer over you”.

87. They said (with mockery), “ O shu’aib, is that your prayer which orders you to leave us from what our fore-fathers worshiped and from doing what ever we want? Indeed, you have tolerance and honesty”.

88. Also said, “ O my people, answer me, if I had received signs from my God and if he had given me the good wealth what would be your state? By doing what ever I forbid you, I do not want to act contrary to you. I want only reformation. Good health to me is only with Allah. I only trust Him. I return only to Him”.

89.(He said),”And O my people,let not your hatred for me, incite you towards things happenings to you, similar to what had happened to the people of Nūh, the people of Hūd and the people of Salih. The people of Lūt are not far away”.

90.(He said), ”And you seek forgiveness to your God. Then, turn towards Him. Indeed, my God is most Kind and Merciful”.

91. They said, ”O shu’aib, we do not understand most of what you say. We consider you only weak among us. We would have stoned you to death but for your tribe. You are not strong against us”.

92.(He) said, ”O my people, are my tribes men respectful more than Allah to you? And you have pushed Him behind your back. Indeed, my God is all Knowing of what you do”.

93.(He said), ”O my people, you act according to your position. I also act (in my position). You will come to know, to whom will happen the humiliating suffering and who will be the liar. (you) Expect. I also expect along with you”.

94.And when Our order came, We saved with our mercy shu’aib and the believers with him. A great sound attacked those who caused injustice. They lay fallen in their house in the morning.

95. They(became) as if they had not lived there. Remember like the people of Tamūd, who departed (from the mercy of God), so also the people of Madyan moved away.

96,97. And We sent Mūsa with Our signs and clear authority to Firaun and his courtiers. They followed only the order of Firaun. The order of Firaun is not good²⁶.

98. He will come before his people on the Day of Qiyamah¹.He will lead them towards hell. The place (to which they are led) is very bad.

99.The curse pursued them here(this world) and the Day of Qiyamah¹. The reward which will be given is very bad.

100. These are(O Muhammad)news about (some) places. We only tell this to you. Among them(some)remain. (some)destroyed.

101. And We have not caused harm to them. Instead, they caused harm to themselves. When the order of your God came, the gods, which they used to call besides Allah have not helped them even to a small extent. They increased nothing but loss.

102. And thus, Allah seizes them, when He seizes the places which cause injustice. His Seizure will be painful;severe.

103. Indeed, there is a lesson for those who fear the suffering in the hereafter¹. That is the Day¹ in which all the people will be gathered together. That is the Day¹ people will be made to stand before the God.

104. And We have postponed it only for an appointed time.

105. The Day¹ it happens no body can speak without his permission . There are bad among them. There are good also.

106. Bad will be in hell. For them, there is sobbing and screaming .

107. They will remain there permanently till that time²²⁵, the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth remain firm, except what your God wants¹⁷³. Indeed, your God will do what ever he intends.

108. And good people will be in paradise. They will remain there permanently, till that time²²⁵, the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and the earth remain firm, except what your God wants¹⁷³. ( That) is the bounty, undiminished.

109. Do not be in doubt (Whether there may be any evidence) in their worship. They worship as their fore-fathers had worshipped before. And indeed, We will give them their reward in full, undiminished.

110. And We gave the Book to Mūsa. Their arose a difference of opinion. The judgement would have been passed among them if Allah’s fate (His Will) had not overtaken. And indeed, they are in grave doubt about it.

111. And indeed, for each of them, your God will give His ( reward) for their deeds in full. He knows well what they do.

112. As you are ordered, you and those with you, who have repented, stand firm. Do not transgress. Indeed, He sees what you do.

113. And do not incline towards those who have caused injustice. If you(Incline like that) hell will touch you. There is not protector except Allah to you. Then you will not be helped.

114. And (O Muhammad), establish prayer at the two ends of the day and parts of the night. Good (deeds) will remove the bad (deeds). This is a lesson for those who require a lesson²²⁶.

115. And be patient, for indeed, Allah will not waste the reward and the reward of those who do good.

116. Should not there be good (people) among the generations which went before, except those who have been saved by Us, who could prevent the corruptors on the earth? Those who cause injustice were drowned in luxurious life. They were also criminals.

117. And when the people of the place were reformers Allah will not destroy that place unjustly.

118, 119.And if Allah had wanted He would have made the people into a single nation. (As He had not wanted) except those to whom your God has giving His mercy, others will continue to disagree. Indeed, for this Allah created them. Your God’s promise is fulfilled²⁶. “I will surely fill this hell with people and Jinns.

120. And in the record (history) of the messengers, We tell all, that will strengthen your mind. In this, you have received truth, advice and teaching for the believers .

121. And say to the disbelievers, “You act in your state. Indeed, We will also act.”

122. (And say), “(You) expect; We also expect.”

123. And whatever is hidden in the heavens⁵⁰⁷ and on the earth belongs only to Allah. All things will turn only towards Him. So, worship only Him. Trust only Him. Your God is not unobservant of what you do.