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# (15) The Rocky Tract (Al-Hijr)

Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran - Sura 15
al-Hijr - The Rock, Stoneland, Rock City
Total Verses: 99

‏15:1 سورة الحجر بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ــــ الر تلك ايات الكتاب وقران مبين

Transliteration	Alif-lam-ra tilka ayatu alkitabi waqur-anin mubeenin
Literal	A L R , those are The Book's evidences/verses , and (an) evident/clear Koran .

Yusuf Ali	A. L. R. These are the Ayats of Revelation,- of a Qur'an that makes things clear.
Pickthal	Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verses of the Scripture and a plain Reading.
Arberry	Alif Lam Ra. Those are the signs of the Book and of a manifest Koran.
Shakir	Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the Book and (of) a Quran that makes (things) clear.
Sarwar	Alif. Lam. Ra. These are the verses of the Book and the glorious Quran.
Khalifa	A.L.R. These (letters) are proofs of this scripture; a profound Quran.
Hilali/Khan	Alif-Lam-Ra. (These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings).These are the Verses of the Book, and a plain Quran.
H/K/Saheeh	Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the verses of the Book and a clear Qurâ an.
Malik	Alif L'am Ra. These are the verses of the Divine Book, the Glorious Qur’an which makes the things clear.[1]
QXP	A.L.R. Allah, Aleem the Knower, Raziq the Provider. These are Messages of Revelation, of a discourse clear in itself and clearly showing the Truth. This is Qur'an, a plain reading and a Revelation that explains itself.
Maulana Ali	I, Allah, am the Seer. These are the verses of the Book and (of) a Qur’an that makes manifest.
Free Minds	A.L.R., these are the signs of the Scripture, and a clear Quran.
Qaribullah	AlifLaamRa. Those are the verses of the Book, the Clear Koran.

George Sale	A.L.R. These are the signs of the book, and of the perspicuous Koran.
JM Rodwell	ELIF. LAM. RA. These are the signs of the Book, and of a lucid recital [Koran].

Asad	Alif. Lam. Ra.' THESE ARE MESSAGES of revelation - of a discourse clear in itself and clearly showing the truth.`

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‏15:2 ربما يود الذين كفروا لو كانوا مسلمين

Transliteration	Rubama yawaddu allatheena kafaroo law kanoo muslimeena
Literal	Maybe those who disbelieved wish/love if they were Moslems/submitters/surrenderers.

Yusuf Ali	Again and again will those who disbelieve, wish that they had bowed (to Allah's will) in Islam.
Pickthal	It may be that those who disbelieve wish ardently that they were Muslims.
Arberry	Perchance the unbelievers will wish that they had surrendered:
Shakir	Often will those who disbelieve wish that they had been Muslims.
Sarwar	How strongly the unbelievers will wish that they had been Muslims.
Khalifa	Certainly, those who disbelieved will wish they were submitters.
Hilali/Khan	Perhaps (often) will those who disbelieve wish that they were Muslims (those who have submitted themselves to Allahs Will in Islam Islamic Monotheism, this will be on the Day of Resurrection when they will see the disbelievers going to Hell and the Muslims going to Paradise).
H/K/Saheeh	Perhaps those who disbelieve will wish that they had been Muslims.
Malik	The Day will come when the unbelievers will wish that they were Muslims.[2]
QXP	The time is coming when the rejecters of the Truth will ardently wish that they were Muslims.
Maulana Ali	Often will those who disbelieve wish that they were Muslims.
Free Minds	Perhaps those who have rejected will wish they were of those who surrendered!
Qaribullah	It could be that those who disbelieve will wish that they were Muslims.

George Sale	The time may come when the unbelievers shall wish that they had been Moslems.
JM Rodwell	Many a time will the infidels wish that they had been Muslims.

Asad	And it will come to pass that those who are [now] bent on denying this truth will wish that they had surrendered themselves to God [in their life time].'

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‏15:3 ذرهم ياكلوا ويتمتعوا ويلههم الامل فسوف يعلمون

Transliteration	Tharhum ya/kuloo wayatamattaAAoo wayulhihimu al-amalu fasawfa yaAAlamoona
Literal	Leave them eat and they live long/enjoy, and the hope distracts/preoccupies them , so they will/shall know.

Yusuf Ali	Leave them alone, to enjoy (the good things of this life) and to please themselves: let (false) hope amuse them: soon will knowledge (undeceive them).
Pickthal	Let them eat and enjoy life, and let (false) hope beguile them. They will come to know!
Arberry	leave them to eat, and to take their joy, and to be bemused by hope; certainly they will soon know!
Shakir	Leave them that they may eat and enjoy themselves and (that) hope may beguile them, for they will soon know.
Sarwar	(Muhammad), leave them alone to eat and enjoy themselves and let their desires deceive them; they will soon know (the Truth).
Khalifa	Let them eat, enjoy, and remain blinded by wishful thinking; they will find out.
Hilali/Khan	Leave them to eat and enjoy, and let them be preoccupied with (false) hope. They will come to know!
H/K/Saheeh	Let them eat and enjoy themselves and be diverted by [false] hope, for they are going to know.
Malik	Leave them alone to eat and enjoy themselves and be deluded by false hopes, for soon they will find out the Truth.[3]
QXP	Let them eat, drink, and enjoy life while hanging on to false hopes (47:12). They will come to know. (If they do not come to the Truth, the Truth will come to them, and they will see it (102:7)).
Maulana Ali	Leave them to eat and enjoy themselves, and let (false) hope beguile them, for they will soon know.
Free Minds	Leave them to eat and enjoy, and let them be preoccupied with hope. They will come to know.
Qaribullah	Let them eat and enjoy; and let their hopes deceive them, soon they shall know.

George Sale	Suffer them to eat, and to enjoy themselves in this world; and let hope entertain them: But they shall hereafter know their folly.
JM Rodwell	Let them feast and enjoy themselves, and let hope beguile them: but they shall know the truth at last.

Asad	Leave them alone; let them eat and enjoy themselves the while the hope [of vain delights] beguiles them: for in time they will come to know [the truth].

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‏15:4 ومااهلكنا من قرية الا ولها كتاب معلوم

Transliteration	Wama ahlakna min qaryatin illa walaha kitabun maAAloomun
Literal	And We did not destroy from a village/urban city , except and for it (is) a known Book .

Yusuf Ali	Never did We destroy a population that had not a term decreed and assigned beforehand.
Pickthal	And We destroyed no township but there was a known decree for it.
Arberry	Never a city have We destroyed, but it had a known decree,
Shakir	And never did We destroy a town but it had a term made known.
Sarwar	We never destroyed any town without pre-ordaining the fate of its people.
Khalifa	We never annihilated any community, except in accordance with a specific, predetermined time.
Hilali/Khan	And never did We destroy a township but there was a known decree for it.
H/K/Saheeh	And We did not destroy any city but that for it was a known decree.
Malik	Never did We destroy a town whose term of life was not ordained beforehand.[4]
QXP	And Our Law of Requital annihilated no community or township before the period of respite was over (13:38).
Maulana Ali	And never did We destroy a town but it had a decree made known.
Free Minds	We have not destroyed any town except that it had an appointed time.
Qaribullah	We never destroyed a village whose term had not already been decreed.

George Sale	We have not destroyed any city, but a fixed term of repentance was appointed them.
JM Rodwell	We never destroyed a city whose term was not perfixed:

Asad	And never have We destroyed any community [for its wrongdoing] unless a divine writ had [previously] been made known to it;`

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‏15:5 ماتسبق من امة اجلها ومايستأخرون

Transliteration	Ma tasbiqu min ommatin ajalaha wama yasta/khiroona
Literal	None from a nation precedes its term/time, and they do not delay (it).

Yusuf Ali	Neither can a people anticipate its term, nor delay it.
Pickthal	No nation can outstrip its term nor can they lag behind.
Arberry	and no nation outstrips its term, nor do they put it back.
Shakir	No people can hasten on their doom nor can they postpone (it).
Sarwar	Every nation can only live for the time appointed for it.
Khalifa	The end of any community can never be advanced, nor delayed.
Hilali/Khan	No nation can anticipate its term, nor delay it.
H/K/Saheeh	No nation will precede its term, nor will they remain thereafter.
Malik	No people can forestall their doom, nor can they postpone it.[5]
QXP	The Law of Respite has no exceptions. No nation can hasten or delay the consequence.
Maulana Ali	No people can hasten on their doom, nor can they postpone (it).
Free Minds	No nation can quicken its fate, nor can they delay.
Qaribullah	No nation can outstrip its term, nor do they put it back.

George Sale	No nation shall be punished before their time shall be come; neither shall they be respited after.
JM Rodwell	No people can forestall or retard its destiny.

Asad	[but remember that] no community can ever forestall [the end of] its term - and neither can they delay [it].

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‏15:6 وقالوا ياايها الذي نزل عليه الذكر انك لمجنون

Transliteration	Waqaloo ya ayyuha allathee nuzzila AAalayhi alththikru innaka lamajnoonun
Literal	And they said: "You, you who the reminder/remembrance was descended on him, that you are mad/insane (E)."

Yusuf Ali	They say: "O thou to whom the Message is being revealed! truly thou art mad (or possessed)!
Pickthal	And they say: O thou unto whom the Reminder is revealed, lo! thou art indeed a madman!
Arberry	They say: 'Thou, upon whom the Remembrance is sent down, thou art assuredly possessed!
Shakir	And they say: O you to whom the Reminder has been revealed! you are most surely insane:
Sarwar	(The unbelievers have said), "You to whom the Quran has been revealed are insane.
Khalifa	They said, "O you who received this reminder, you are crazy.
Hilali/Khan	And they say: "O you (Muhammad SAW ) to whom the Dhikr (the Quran) has been sent down! Verily, you are a mad man.
H/K/Saheeh	And they say," O you upon whom the message has been sent down, indeed you are mad.
Malik	They say: "O you to whom the reminder (The Qur'an) is being revealed! You are surely insane.[6]
QXP	And yet, they who deny the Truth, say, "O You, unto whom this Reminder has been revealed, verily you are mad!"
Maulana Ali	And they say: O thou to whom the Reminder is revealed, thou art indeed mad.
Free Minds	And they said: "O you upon whom the Reminder has been sent down, you are crazy."
Qaribullah	They say: 'You to whom the Remembrance is sent down, you are indeed mad.

George Sale	The Meccans say, O thou to whom the admonition hath been sent down, thou art certainly possessed with a devil:
JM Rodwell	They say: "O thou to whom the warning hath been sent down, thou art surely possessed by a djinn:

Asad	And yet, they [who deny the truth] say: "O thou unto whom this reminder has [allegedly] been bestowed from on high: verily, thou art mad!

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‏15:7 لو ماتاتينا بالملائكة ان كنت من الصادقين

Transliteration	Law ma ta/teena bialmala-ikati in kunta mina alssadiqeena
Literal	If you (could) come to us with the angels , if you were from truthful! (expression of wonderment).

Yusuf Ali	"Why bringest thou not angels to us if it be that thou hast the Truth?"
Pickthal	Why bringest thou not angels unto us, if thou art of the truthful?
Arberry	Why dost thou not bring the angels unto us, if thou speakest truly?'
Shakir	Why do you not bring to us the angels if you are of the truthful ones?
Sarwar	Why do you not bring down the angels if what you say is true".
Khalifa	"Why do you not bring down the angels, if you are truthful?"
Hilali/Khan	"Why do you not bring angels to us if you are of the truthful ones?"
H/K/Saheeh	Why do you not bring us the angels, if you should be among the truthful?
Malik	Why don’t you bring us the angels, if you are of the truthful ones?"[7]
QXP	"Why don't you bring angels to us if you are a man of truth?"
Maulana Ali	Why bringest thou not the angels to us, if thou art of the truthful?
Free Minds	"Why not bring us the Angels if you are of the truthful ones?"
Qaribullah	Why do you not bring down the angels, if what you say is true. '

George Sale	Wouldest thou not have come unto us with an attendance of angels, if thou hadst spoken truth?
JM Rodwell	Wouldst thou not have come to us with the angels, if thou wert of those who assert the truth?"

Asad	Why dost thou not bring before us angels, if thou art a man of truth?"

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‏15:8 ماننزل الملائكة الا بالحق وماكانوا اذا منظرين

Transliteration	Ma nunazzilu almala-ikata illa bialhaqqi wama kanoo ithan munthareena
Literal	We do not descend the angels except with the truth , and they (the disbelievers) were not then delayed/waited .

Yusuf Ali	We send not the angels down except for just cause: if they came (to the ungodly), behold! no respite would they have!
Pickthal	We send not down the angels save with the Fact, and in that case (the disbelievers) would not be tolerated.
Arberry	We send not down the angels, save with truth;
Shakir	We do not send the angels but with truth, and then they would not be respited.
Sarwar	We do not send down angels except for a genuine purpose, at which time none will be given any further respite.
Khalifa	We do not send down the angels except for specific functions. Otherwise, no one will be respited.
Hilali/Khan	We send not the angels down except with the truth (i.e. for torment, etc.), and in that case, they (the disbelievers) would have no respite!
H/K/Saheeh	We do not send down the angels except with truth; and the disbelievers would not then be reprieved.
Malik	O Muhammad, tell them: "We do not send down the angels except for just cause (to execute Our scourge), and when they come, people are not given respite.[8]
QXP	We do not send down the angels except when the period of respite is over. And in that case the rejecters get no further reprieve.
Maulana Ali	We send not angels but with truth, and then they would not be respited.
Free Minds	We do not send down the Angels except with truth, and then they would have no more delay.
Qaribullah	We do not send angels except with the truth. Then they shall have no respite.

George Sale	Answer, we send not down the angels, unless on a just occasion; nor should they be then respited any longer.
JM Rodwell	We will not send down the angels without due cause. The Infidels would not in that case have been respited.

Asad	[Yet] We never send down angels otherwise than in accordance with the [demands of] truth;' and [were the angels to appear now,] lo! they [who reject this divine writ] would have no further respite!'

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‏15:9 انا نحن نزلنا الذكر وانا له لحافظون

Transliteration	Inna nahnu nazzalna alththikra wa-inna lahu lahafithoona
Literal	That We, We descended the reminder/remembrance, and that We (are) for it, protectors/guards (E) .

Yusuf Ali	We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption).
Pickthal	Lo! We, even We, reveal the Reminder, and lo! We verily are its Guardian.
Arberry	then they would not be respited. It is We who have sent down the Remembrance, and We watch over it.
Shakir	Surely We have revealed the Reminder and We will most surely be its guardian.
Sarwar	We Ourselves have revealed the Quran and We are its Protectors.
Khalifa	Absolutely, we have revealed the reminder, and, absolutely, we will preserve it.
Hilali/Khan	Verily We: It is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Quran) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption).
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qurâ an and indeed, We will be its guardian.
Malik	Surely We have revealed this reminder (The Qur'an); and We will surely preserve it Ourself.[9]
QXP	Behold, it is We Ourselves Who have sent down this Reminder, and behold, it is We Who shall truly guard it. (6:116).
Maulana Ali	Surely We have revealed the Reminder, and surely We are its Guardian.
Free Minds	Indeed it is We who have sent down the Reminder, and indeed it is We who will preserve it.
Qaribullah	It is We who sent down the Koran, and We watch over it.

George Sale	We have surely sent down the Koran; and We will certainly preserve the same from corruption.
JM Rodwell	Verily, We have sent down the warning, and verily, We will be its guardian;

Asad	Behold, it is We Ourselves who have bestowed from on high, step by step, this reminder? and, behold, it is We who shall truly guard it [from all corruption]. '°

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‏15:10 ولقد ارسلنا من قبلك في شيع الاولين

Transliteration	Walaqad arsalna min qablika fee shiyaAAi al-awwaleena
Literal	And We had descended from before you in the first's/beginner's groups/parties .

Yusuf Ali	We did send messengers before thee amongst the religious sects of old:
Pickthal	We verily sent (messengers) before thee among the factions of the men of old.
Arberry	Indeed, We sent Messengers before thee, among the factions of the ancients,
Shakir	And certainly We sent (messengers) before you among the nations of yore.
Sarwar	We sent Messengers to the ancient people who lived before you.
Khalifa	We have sent (messengers) before you to the communities in the past.
Hilali/Khan	Indeed, We sent Messengers before you (O Muhammad SAW) amongst the sects (communities) of old.
H/K/Saheeh	And We had certainly sent [messengers] before you, [O Muúammad], among the sects of the former peoples.
Malik	Certainly We sent Messengers before you among the early nations;[10]
QXP	And indeed (O Prophet) even before your time We sent Messengers to the communities.
Maulana Ali	And certainly We sent (messengers) before thee among the sects of yore.
Free Minds	And We have sent before you to the groups of old.
Qaribullah	We have sent forth before you Messengers among the factions of the ancients.

George Sale	We have heretofore sent Apostles before thee, among the ancient sects:
JM Rodwell	And already have We sent Apostles, before thee, among the sects of the ancients;

Asad	AND, INDEED, [O Prophet,] even before thy time did We send [Our apostles] unto communities" of old -

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‏15:11 وماياتيهم من رسول الا كانوا به يستهزؤون

Transliteration	Wama ya/teehim min rasoolin illa kanoo bihi yastahzi-oona
Literal	And none from a messenger comes to them , except they were with him mocking/making fun.

Yusuf Ali	But never came a messenger to them but they mocked him.
Pickthal	And never came there unto them a messenger but they did mock him.
Arberry	and not a single Messenger came to them, but they mocked at him;
Shakir	And there never came a messenger to them but they mocked him.
Sarwar	No Messenger went to them whom they did not mock.
Khalifa	Every time a messenger went to them, they ridiculed him.
Hilali/Khan	And never came a Messenger to them but they did mock him.
H/K/Saheeh	And no messenger would come to them except that they ridiculed him.
Malik	but whenever a Messenger came to them, they mocked him.[11]
QXP	And never came there a Messenger unto them but they did mock him.
Maulana Ali	And there never came a messenger to them but they mocked him.
Free Minds	And any messenger that came to them, they would mock him.
Qaribullah	But no Messenger came to them except he was mocked.

George Sale	And there came no Apostle unto them, but they laughed him to scorn.
JM Rodwell	But never came Apostles to them whom they did not deride.

Asad	and never yet came an apostle to them without their deriding him.

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‏15:12 كذلك نسلكه في قلوب المجرمين

Transliteration	Kathalika naslukuhu fee quloobi almujrimeena
Literal	As/like that We enter/insert it in the criminals'/sinners' hearts/minds .

Yusuf Ali	Even so do we let it creep into the hearts of the sinners -
Pickthal	Thus do We make it traverse the hearts of the guilty:
Arberry	even so We cause it to enter into the hearts of the sinners --
Shakir	Thus do We make it to enter into the hearts of the guilty;
Sarwar	This is how We cause the hearts of the guilty ones to behave.
Khalifa	We thus control the minds of the guilty.
Hilali/Khan	Thus do We let it (polytheism and disbelief) enter into the hearts of the Mujrimoon (criminals, polytheists, pagans, etc. (because of their mockery at the Messengers)).
H/K/Saheeh	Thus do We insert denial into the hearts of the criminals.
Malik	Thus do We let doubt creep into the hearts of the criminals;[12]
QXP	Our Law turns the psyche of the guilty such that they ridicule reform since they are used to thriving on the fruit of others' toil.
Maulana Ali	Thus do We make it enter the hearts of the guilty --
Free Minds	It is such that We let it seep into the hearts of the criminals.
Qaribullah	So We make it enter the hearts of the sinners.

George Sale	In the same manner will we put it into the hearts of the wicked Meccans to scoff at their prophet:
JM Rodwell	In like manner will We put it into the hearts of the sinners of Mecca to do the same:

Asad	Even so do We [now] cause this [scorn of Our message] to pervade the hearts of those who are lost in sin,

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‏15:13 لايؤمنون به وقد خلت سنة الاولين

Transliteration	La yu/minoona bihi waqad khalat sunnatu al-awwaleena
Literal	They do not believe with it, and (the) manner/nature (of) the firsts/beginners had past/expired .

Yusuf Ali	That they should not believe in the (Message); but the ways of the ancients have passed away.
Pickthal	They believe not therein, though the example of the men of old hath gone before.
Arberry	they believe not in it, though the wont of the ancients is already gone.
Shakir	They do not believe in it, and indeed the example of the former people has already passed.
Sarwar	They do not believe in the Truth and they exactly follow the tradition of the ancient (unbelievers)
Khalifa	Consequently, they cannot believe in him. This has been the system since the past generations.
Hilali/Khan	They would not believe in it (the Quran), and already the example of (Allahs punishment of) the ancients (who disbelieved) has gone forth.
H/K/Saheeh	They will not believe in it, while there has already occurred the precedent of the former peoples.
Malik	that they do not believe in it (The Qur'an), despite the examples of the people who passed before them.[13]
QXP	They accept not the Message. Such has been the way of those who went before them.
Maulana Ali	They believe not in it; and the example of the ancients has gone before.
Free Minds	They do not believe in it, while the examples of the early generations has been brought to them.
Qaribullah	They do not believe in it even though the practice of the ancients has already gone.

George Sale	They shall not believe on him; and the sentence of the nations of old hath been executed heretofore.
JM Rodwell	They will not believe on him though the example of those of old hath gone before.

Asad	who do not believe in it,". although the way which those [evildoers] of olden times had to go has long been within their ken."

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‏15:14 ولو فتحنا عليهم بابا من السماء فظلوا فيه يعرجون

Transliteration	Walaw fatahna AAalayhim baban mina alssama-i fathalloo feehi yaAArujoona
Literal	And if We opened on them a door/entrance from the sky/space, so they continued/remained in it ascending/zigzagging.

Yusuf Ali	Even if We opened out to them a gate from heaven, and they were to continue (all day) ascending therein,
Pickthal	And even if We opened unto them a gate of heaven and they kept mounting through it,
Arberry	Though We opened to them a gate in heaven, and still they mounted through it,
Shakir	And even if We open to them a gateway of heaven, so that they ascend into it all the while,
Sarwar	Had We opened a door for them in the sky through which they could easily pass,
Khalifa	Even if we opened for them a gate into the sky, through which they climb;
Hilali/Khan	And even if We opened to them a gate from the heaven and they were to continue ascending thereto,
H/K/Saheeh	And [even] if We opened to them a gate from the heaven and they continued therein to ascend,
Malik	Even if we had opened a gate in Heaven and they ascend through it and keep on ascending,[14]
QXP	And even if We opened to them a Gate into the Heaven, and they kept ascending through it,
Maulana Ali	And even if We open to them a gate of heaven, and they keep on ascending into it,
Free Minds	And if We opened for them a gate in the heaven and they were to continue ascending to it,
Qaribullah	If We opened a gate in the heaven and they kept ascending through it,

George Sale	If We should open a gate in the heaven above them, and they should ascend thereto all the day long,
JM Rodwell	Even were We to open above them a gate in Heaven, yet all the while they were mounting up to it,

Asad	Yet even had We opened to them a gateway to heaven and they had ascended, on and on, up to it,

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‏15:15 لقالوا انما سكرت ابصارنا بل نحن قوم مسحورون

Transliteration	Laqaloo innama sukkirat absaruna bal nahnu qawmun mashooroona
Literal	They would have said: "But our eye/sights/understanding got closed and confused, but we are a bewitched/enchanted nation."

Yusuf Ali	They would only say: "Our eyes have been intoxicated: Nay, we have been bewitched by sorcery."
Pickthal	They would say: Our sight is wrong - nay, but we are folk bewitched.
Arberry	yet would they say, 'Our eyes have been dazzled; nay, we are a people bewitched!'
Shakir	They would certainly say: Only our eyes have been covered over, rather we are an enchanted people.
Sarwar	they would have said, "Our eyes are bewildered and we have been affected by magic."
Khalifa	they will say, "Our eyes have been deceived. We have been bewitched."
Hilali/Khan	They would surely say: "Our eyes have been (as if) dazzled. Nay, we are a people bewitched."
H/K/Saheeh	They would say, "Our eyes have only been dazzled. Rather, we are a people affected by magic."
Malik	still they would have said, 'Our eyes have been dazzled; rather we have been bewitched.'"[15]
QXP	They would say, "Our eyes are intoxicated. Nay, we are a folk bewitched."
Maulana Ali	They would say: Only our eyes have been covered over, rather we are an enchanted people.
Free Minds	They would have said: "Our sight has been fogged. No, we are a people who are being bewitched!"
Qaribullah	still they would say: 'Our eyes were dazzled; truly, we must have been a bewitched people. '

George Sale	they would surely say, our eyes are only dazzled; or rather we are a people deluded by inchantments.
JM Rodwell	They would surely say: It is only that our eyes are drunken: nay, we are a people enchanted.

Asad	they would surely have said, "It is only our eyes that are spellbound! Nay, we have been bewitched!"

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‏15:16 ولقد جعلنا في السماء بروجا وزيناها للناظرين

Transliteration	Walaqad jaAAalna fee alssama-i buroojan wazayyannaha lilnnathireena
Literal	And We had made/created in the sky/space constellations, and We decorated/beautified it to the lookers/seers .

Yusuf Ali	It is We Who have set out the zodiacal signs in the heavens, and made them fair-seeming to (all) beholders;
Pickthal	And verily in the heaven we have set mansions of the stars, and We have beautified it for beholders.
Arberry	We have set in heaven constellations and decked them out fair to the beholders,
Shakir	And certainly We have made strongholds in the heaven and We have made it fair seeming to the beholders.
Sarwar	We have made constellations in the sky and decorated them for the onlookers.
Khalifa	We placed galaxies in the sky, and adorned it for the beholders.
Hilali/Khan	And indeed, We have put the big stars in the heaven and We beautified it for the beholders.
H/K/Saheeh	And We have placed within the heaven great stars and have beautified it for the observers.
Malik	It is We who have decked the heavens with constellations and made them fair- seeming for the beholders;[16]
QXP	We have set constellations in the Sky and We have beautified it for the beholders.
Maulana Ali	And certainly We have made strongholds in the heaven, and We have made it fair-seeming to the beholders,
Free Minds	And We have placed towers in the heavens and We have made them pleasant to the onlookers.
Qaribullah	We have set constellations in the heavens and made them pleasing to the beholders,

George Sale	We have placed the twelve signs in the heaven, and have set them out in various figures, for the observation of spectators:
JM Rodwell	We have set the signs of the zodiac in the Heavens, and adorned and decked them forth for the beholders,

Asad	AND, INDEED, We have set up in the heavens great constellations," and endowed them with beauty for all to behold;

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‏15:17 وحفظناها من كل شيطان رجيم

Transliteration	Wahafithnaha min kulli shaytanin rajeemin
Literal	And We protected/guarded it from every cursed/expelled devil.

Yusuf Ali	And (moreover) We have guarded them from every cursed devil:
Pickthal	And We have guarded it from every outcast devil,
Arberry	and guarded them from every accursed Satan
Shakir	And We guard it against every accursed Shaitan,
Sarwar	We have protected them from every condemned devil,
Khalifa	And we guarded it against every rejected devil.
Hilali/Khan	And We have guarded it (near heaven) from every outcast Shaitan (devil).
H/K/Saheeh	And We have protected it from every devil expelled [from the mercy of Allah]
Malik	and We have guarded them from every accursed Satan.[17]
QXP	And We have guarded it from every destructive force.
Maulana Ali	And We guard it against every accursed devil,
Free Minds	And We have guarded them from every outcast devil.
Qaribullah	and guarded them from every stoned satan.

George Sale	And we guard them from every devil driven away with stones;
JM Rodwell	And We guard them from every stoned Satan,

Asad	and We have made them secure against every satanic force accursed `

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‏15:18 الا من استرق السمع فاتبعه شهاب مبين

Transliteration	Illa mani istaraqa alssamAAa faatbaAAahu shihabun mubeenun
Literal	Except who eavesdropped the hearing, so a clear/evident light from a fire source/a star followed him.

Yusuf Ali	But any that gains a hearing by stealth, is pursued by a flaming fire, bright (to see).
Pickthal	Save him who stealeth the hearing, and them doth a clear flame pursue.
Arberry	excepting such as listens by stealth -- and he is pursued by a manifest flame.
Shakir	But he who steals a hearing, so there follows him a visible flame.
Sarwar	except for those who stealthily try to listen to the heavens, but who are chased away by a bright flame.
Khalifa	If any of them sneaks around to listen, a mighty projectile will chase him back.
Hilali/Khan	Except him (devil) that gains hearing by stealing, he is pursued by a clear flaming fire.
H/K/Saheeh	Except one who steals a hearing and is pursued by a clear burning flame.
Malik	Any Satan that steals a hearing, there follows him a fiery comet.[18]
QXP	(Allah is everywhere, not just in the skies. The Qur'an dispels all superstitions including the clairvoyants and fortunetellers spying onto His Court). The Shining Flame of Knowledge has now come to you to dispel the deceptive claims of every deceiver. (26:210-212), (37:8-9), (52:38), (67:5), (72:8-9).
Maulana Ali	But he who steals a hearing; so there follows him a visible flame.
Free Minds	Except he who manages to eavesdrop, he will be pursued clearly by a flaming meteor.
Qaribullah	Except for he who steals the listening and is then pursued by a visible flame.

George Sale	except him who listeneth by stealth, at whom a visible flame is darted.
JM Rodwell	Save such as steal a hearing: and him doth a visible flame pursue.

Asad	so that anyone who seeks to learn [the unknowable] by stealth is pursued by a flame clear to see."

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‏15:19 والارض مددناها والقينا فيها رواسي وانبتنا فيها من كل شئ موزون

Transliteration	Waal-arda madadnaha waalqayna feeha rawasiya waanbatna feeha min kulli shay-in mawzoonin
Literal	And the earth/Planet Earth, We extended/spread it, and We threw in it anchors/mountains , and We sprouted/grew in it from every thing weighed/measured/balanced.

Yusuf Ali	And the earth We have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance.
Pickthal	And the earth have We spread out, and placed therein firm hills, and caused each seemly thing to grow therein.
Arberry	And the earth -- We stretched it forth, and cast on it firm mountains, and We caused to grow therein of every thing justly weighed,
Shakir	And the earth-- We have spread it forth and made in it firm mountains and caused to grow in it of every suitable thing.
Sarwar	We have spread out the earth, fixed mountains thereupon and caused everything to grow to its proper weight
Khalifa	As for the earth, we constructed it, and placed on it stabilizers (mountains), and we grew on it a perfect balance of everything.
Hilali/Khan	And the earth We spread out, and placed therein firm mountains, and caused to grow therein all kinds of things in due proportion.
H/K/Saheeh	And the earth We have spread it and cast therein firmly set mountains and caused to grow therein [something] of every well-balanced thing.
Malik	We have spread out the earth and set mountains upon it; and caused to grow every suitable thing therein,[19]
QXP	And the earth, We have spread it out wide and compressed its Globe (39:5) and placed firm in it mountain ranges. And caused each seemly thing to grow in due proportion therein. (15:19-20), (31:10), (41:10), (79:28-30), (88:18-20).
Maulana Ali	And the earth -- We have spread it out and made in it firm mountains and caused to grow in it of every suitable thing.
Free Minds	And the land We have stretched, and placed stabilizers in it, and We have planted in it everything in balance.
Qaribullah	We have spread out the earth and set upon it firm mountains. Everything We have caused to grow therein is justly weighed;

George Sale	We have also spread forth the earth, and thrown thereon stable mountains; and we have caused every kind of vegetable to spring forth in the same, according to a determinate weight:
JM Rodwell	And the Earth have We spread forth, and thrown thereon the mountains, and caused everything to spring forth in it in balanced measure:

Asad	And the earth -We have spread it out wide, and placed on it mountains firm, and caused [life] of every kind to grow on it in a balanced manner,

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‏15:20 وجعلنا لكم فيها معايش ومن لستم له برازقين

Transliteration	WajaAAalna lakum feeha maAAayisha waman lastum lahu biraziqeena
Literal	And We made/created for you in it livelihoods/sustenances, and whom you are not to him with providing for.

Yusuf Ali	And We have provided therein means of subsistence,- for you and for those for whose sustenance ye are not responsible.
Pickthal	And we have given unto you livelihoods therein, and unto those for whom ye provide not.
Arberry	and there appointed for you livelihood, and for those you provide not for.
Shakir	And We have made in it means of subsistence for you and for him for whom you are not the suppliers.
Sarwar	to provide you and those for whose sustenance you are not responsible, with the necessities of life.
Khalifa	We made it habitable for you, and for creatures you do not provide for.
Hilali/Khan	And We have provided therein means of living, for you and for those whom you provide not (moving (living) creatures, cattle, beasts, and other animals).
H/K/Saheeh	And We have made for you therein means of living and [for] those for whom you are not providers.
Malik	and We provided therein means of sustenance for you and many other creatures to whom you do not provide.[20]
QXP	And We have given you means of livelihood, as well as for all whose sustenance does not depend on you.
Maulana Ali	And We have made in it means of subsistence for you and for him for whom you provide not.
Free Minds	And We made for you in it a habitat, as well as those whom you are not required to provide for.
Qaribullah	and there appointed for you is a livelihood, and for those you do not provide.

George Sale	And we have provided therein necessaries of life for you, and for him whom ye do not sustain.
JM Rodwell	And We have provided therein sustenance for you, and for the creatures which not ye sustain:

Asad	and provided thereon means of livelihood for you [O men] as well as for all [living beings] whose sustenance does not depend on you.'

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‏15:21 وان من شئ الا عندنا خزائنه وماننزله الا بقدر معلوم

Transliteration	Wa-in min shay-in illa AAindana khaza-inuhu wama nunazziluhu illa biqadarin maAAloomin
Literal	And that (there is not) from a thing, except at Us (is) its safes (treasures) , and We do not descent it except with (a) known measure/quantity .

Yusuf Ali	And there is not a thing but its (sources and) treasures (inexhaustible) are with Us; but We only send down thereof in due and ascertainable measures.
Pickthal	And there is not a thing but with Us are the stores thereof. And we send it not down save in appointed measure.
Arberry	Naught is there, but its treasuries are with Us, and We send it not down but in a known measure.
Shakir	And there is not a thing but with Us are the treasures of it, and We do not send it down but in a known measure.
Sarwar	With Us is the source of everything and We do not send it down except in a known quantity.
Khalifa	There is nothing that we do not own infinite amounts thereof. But we send it down in precise measure.
Hilali/Khan	And there is not a thing, but with Us are the stores thereof. And We send it not down except in a known measure.
H/K/Saheeh	And there is not a thing but that with Us are its depositories, and We do not send it down except according to a known measure.
Malik	There is nothing which is not in Our inexhaustible treasure and sent down in appropriate measure.[21]
QXP	And there is not a thing but with Us are the treasures thereof. And We send it down but in precise measure.
Maulana Ali	And there is not a thing but with Us are the treasures of it, and We send it not down but in a known measure.
Free Minds	And there is not a thing, except that We have vaults of it, yet We only send it down in a measured amount.
Qaribullah	And there is not a thing but with Us are its treasuries, and We do not send it down except in a known measure.

George Sale	There is no one thing but the store-houses thereof are in our hands; and We distribute not the same otherwise than in a determinate measure.
JM Rodwell	And no one thing is there, but with Us are its storehouses; and We send it not down but in settled measure:

Asad	For, no single thing exists that does not have its source with Us;` and nought do We bestow from on high unless it be in accordance with a measure well-defined."

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‏15:22 وارسلنا الرياح لواقح فانزلنا من السماء ماء فاسقيناكموه وماانتم له بخازنين

Transliteration	Waarsalna alrriyaha lawaqiha faanzalna mina alssama-i maan faasqaynakumoohu wama antum lahu bikhazineena
Literal	And We sent the winds/breezes (as) pollinators , so We descended from the sky water, so We gave it to you to drink, and you are not for it with storing.

Yusuf Ali	And We send the fecundating winds, then cause the rain to descend from the sky, therewith providing you with water (in abundance), though ye are not the guardians of its stores.
Pickthal	And We send the winds fertilising, and cause water to descend from the sky, and give it you to drink. It is not ye who are the holders of the store thereof.
Arberry	And We loose the winds fertilising, and We send down out of heaven water, then We give it to you to drink, and you are not its treasurers.
Shakir	And We send the winds fertilizing, then send down water from the cloud so We give it to you to drink of, nor is it you who store it up.
Sarwar	We send impregnating winds and send down water from the sky for you to drink and you have no (control over its) storage.
Khalifa	And we send the winds as pollinators, and cause water to come down from the sky for you to drink. Otherwise, you could not keep it palatable.
Hilali/Khan	And We send the winds fertilizing (to fill heavily the clouds with water), then caused the water (rain) to descend from the sky, and We gave it to you to drink, and it is not you who are the owners of its stores (i.e. to give water to whom you like or to withhold it from whom you like).
H/K/Saheeh	And We have sent the fertilizing winds and sent down water from the sky and given you drink from it. And you are not its retainers.
Malik	We send the fertilizing winds and send down water from the sky for you to drink; it is not you who hold the storage of this wealth.[22]
QXP	And We send the winds as pollinators that fertilize plants, and cause water to come down from the height for you to drink. Who holds the stores of the Universe? You don't. (51:41).
Maulana Ali	And We send the winds fertilizing, then send down water from the clouds, so We give it to you to drink; not is it you who store it up.
Free Minds	And We have sent the winds to pollinate, and We sent down water from the sky for you to drink. And it is not you who are keeping it in storage.
Qaribullah	We send the winds fertilizing, and We send down out of heaven water, from which you drink and you are not its treasurers.

George Sale	We also send the winds driving the pregnant clouds, and We send down from heaven water, whereof We give you to drink, and which ye keep not in store.
JM Rodwell	And We send forth the fertilising winds, and cause the rain to come down from the heaven, and give you to drink of it; and it is not ye who are its storers:

Asad	And We let loose the winds to fertilize [plants] 2' and We send down water from the skies and let you drink thereof: and it is not you who dispose of its source-

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‏15:23 وانا لنحن نحيي ونميت ونحن الوارثون

Transliteration	Wa-inna lanahnu nuhyee wanumeetu wanahnu alwarithoona
Literal	And that We, We are (E), We revive/make life and We make die, and We are the heirs/inheritants.

Yusuf Ali	And verily, it is We Who give life, and Who give death: it is We Who remain inheritors (after all else passes away).
Pickthal	Lo! and it is We, even We, Who quicken and give death, and We are the Inheritor.
Arberry	It is We who give life, and make to die, and it is We who are the inheritors.
Shakir	And most surely We bring to life and cause to die and We are the heirs.
Sarwar	It is We who give life and cause things to die and We are the sole Heirs.
Khalifa	It is we who control life and death, and we are the ultimate inheritors.
Hilali/Khan	And certainly We! We it is Who give life, and cause death, and We are the Inheritors.
H/K/Saheeh	And indeed, it is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritor.
Malik	Certainly it is We who give life and cause to die, and We are the inheritors of all.[23]
QXP	For, it is We, We alone Who control the Laws of life and death, and it is We alone Who remain the Ultimate Inheritor. (Hence, Our provision must remain accessible to all (56:63-74)).
Maulana Ali	And surely it is We, Who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritors.
Free Minds	And it is indeed We who give life and death, and We are the inheritors.
Qaribullah	And surely, it is We who give life and make to die. We are the Inheritor.

George Sale	Verily we give life, and We put to death; and We are the heirs of all things.
JM Rodwell	And We cause to live and We cause to die, and We are the heir of all things:

Asad	for, behold, it is We-We alone -who grant life and deal death, and it is We alone who shall remain after all else will have passed away !

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‏15:24 ولقد علمنا المستقدمين منكم ولقد علمنا المستاخرين

Transliteration	Walaqad AAalimna almustaqdimeena minkum walaqad AAalimna almusta/khireena
Literal	And We had known the advanced from you, and We had known the delayed/lagging behind.

Yusuf Ali	To Us are known those of you who hasten forward, and those who lag behind.
Pickthal	And verily We know the eager among you and verily We know the laggards.
Arberry	We know the ones of you who press forward, and We know the laggards;
Shakir	And certainly We know those of you who have gone before and We certainly know those who shall come later.
Sarwar	We know the people who lived before you and those who will come into existence after you.
Khalifa	And we fully know those among you who advance, and we fully know those who regress.
Hilali/Khan	And indeed, We know the first generations of you who had passed away, and indeed, We know the present generations of you (mankind), and also those who will come afterwards.
H/K/Saheeh	And We have already known the preceding [generations] among you, and We have already known the later [ones to come].
Malik	Certainly We have full knowledge of those who have gone before you and certainly We know those who will come later.[24]
QXP	And, verily, We know those who passed on before you, and We know those who will come after you. (And We know those who advance in goodness and those who lag behind).
Maulana Ali	And certainly We know those among you who go forward and We certainly know those who lag behind.
Free Minds	And We have known those who came early amongst you, and We have known those who came late.
Qaribullah	We know those of you who press forward, and We know the laggards,

George Sale	We know those among you who go before; and We know those who stay behind.
JM Rodwell	We know those of you who flourish first and We know those who come later:

Asad	And well do We know [the hearts and deeds,of all human beings - both] those who lived before you and those who will come after you;2'

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‏15:25 وان ربك هو يحشرهم انه حكيم عليم

Transliteration	Wa-inna rabbaka huwa yahshuruhum innahu hakeemun AAaleemun
Literal	And that your Lord, He gathers them, that He is wise/judicious, knowledgeable.

Yusuf Ali	Assuredly it is thy Lord Who will gather them together: for He is perfect in Wisdom and Knowledge.
Pickthal	Lo! thy Lord will gather them together. Lo! He is Wise, Aware.
Arberry	and it is thy Lord shall muster them, and He is All-wise, All-knowing.
Shakir	And surely your Lord will gather them together; surely He is Wise, Knowing.
Sarwar	Your Lord will resurrect them all; He is All-wise and All-knowing.
Khalifa	Your Lord will surely summon them. He is Most Wise, Omniscient.
Hilali/Khan	And verily, your Lord will gather them together. Truly, He is All-Wise, All-Knowing.
H/K/Saheeh	And indeed, your Lord will gather them; indeed, He is Wise and Knowing.
Malik	Surely your Lord will gather them together; surely He is Wise, Knowledgeable.[25]
QXP	And, behold, it is your Lord Who will gather all of them together. Verily, He is Wise, all-Knowing.
Maulana Ali	And surely thy Lord will gather them together. He indeed is Wise, Knowing.
Free Minds	And it is your Lord that will gather them. He is Wise, Knowledgeable.
Qaribullah	and it is your Lord who will gather them. He is Wise, Knowing.

George Sale	And thy Lord shall gather them together at the last day; for he is knowing and wise.
JM Rodwell	And truly thy Lord will gather them together again, for He is Wise, Knowing.

Asad	and, behold, it is thy Sustainer who will gather them all together [on Judgment Day]: verily, He is wise, all-knowing!

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‏15:26 ولقد خلقنا الانسان من صلصال من حمأ مسنون

Transliteration	Walaqad khalaqna al-insana min salsalin min hama-in masnoonin
Literal	And We had created the human/mankind from black (foul mud) dry mud/clay smoothened/rotted .

Yusuf Ali	We created man from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape;
Pickthal	Verily We created man of potter's clay of black mud altered,
Arberry	Surely We created man of a clay of mud moulded,
Shakir	And certainly We created man of clay that gives forth sound, of black mud fashioned in shape.
Sarwar	We have created the human being out of pure mud-moulded clay
Khalifa	We created the human being from aged mud, like the potter's clay.
Hilali/Khan	And indeed, We created man from sounding clay of altered black smooth mud.
H/K/Saheeh	And We did certainly create man out of clay from an altered black mud.
Malik	We created man from sounding clay, black mud moulded into shape;[26]
QXP	And, indeed, We created man from sounding clay, out of dark inorganic matter. (37:11).
Maulana Ali	And surely We created man of sounding clay, of black mud fashioned into shape.
Free Minds	And We have created man from a clay hardened and shaped.
Qaribullah	We created mankind from clay, molded from mud,

George Sale	We created man of dried clay, of black mud, formed into shape:
JM Rodwell	We created man of dried clay, of dark loam moulded;

Asad	AND, INDEED, We have created man out of sounding clay, out of dark - slime transmuted 24 -

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‏15:27 والجان خلقناه من قبل من نار السموم

Transliteration	Waaljanna khalaqnahu min qablu min nari alssamoomi
Literal	And the Jinn , We created him from before from (the) fire's burning wind .

Yusuf Ali	And the Jinn race, We had created before, from the fire of a scorching wind.
Pickthal	And the jinn did We create aforetime of essential fire.
Arberry	and the jinn created We before of fire flaming.
Shakir	And the jinn We created before, of intensely hot fire.
Sarwar	and the jinn before (the human being) of smokeless fire.
Khalifa	As for the jinns, we created them, before that, from blazing fire.
Hilali/Khan	And the jinn, We created aforetime from the smokeless flame of fire.
H/K/Saheeh	And the jinn We created before from scorching fire.
Malik	while before him We had created Jinn from smokeless fire.[27]
QXP	Before humanity became civilized, (you can say that) We created the caveman from flames, i.e. with fiery disposition in self-preservation.
Maulana Ali	And the jinn, We created before of intensely hot fire.
Free Minds	And the Jinn, We created him before that from the flames of fire.
Qaribullah	and before him We created the jinn from smokeless fire.

George Sale	And We had before created the devil of subtile fire.
JM Rodwell	And the djinn had We before created of subtle fire.

Asad	whereas the invisible beings We had created, [long] before that, out of the fire of scorching winds."

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‏15:28 واذ قال ربك للملائكة اني خالق بشرا من صلصال من حمأ مسنون

Transliteration	Wa-ith qala rabbuka lilmala-ikati innee khaliqun basharan min salsalin min hama-in masnoonin
Literal	When/if your Lord said to the angels : "That I am creating (a) human/humans from black (foul mud) dry mud/clay smoothened/rotted ."

Yusuf Ali	Behold! thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man, from sounding clay from mud moulded into shape;
Pickthal	And (remember) when thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am creating a mortal out of potter's clay of black mud altered,
Arberry	And when thy Lord said to the angels, 'See, I am creating a mortal of a clay of mud moulded.
Shakir	And when your Lord said to the angels: Surely I am going to create a mortal of the essence of black mud fashioned in shape.
Sarwar	When your Lord said to the angels, "I will create the human being out of pure mud-moulded clay.
Khalifa	Your Lord said to the angels, "I am creating a human being from aged mud, like the potter's clay.
Hilali/Khan	And (remember) when your Lord said to the angels: "I am going to create a man (Adam) from sounding clay of altered black smooth mud.
H/K/Saheeh	And [mention, O Muúammad], when your Lord said to the angels, "I will create a human being out of clay from an altered black mud.
Malik	Remember when your Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create a man from sounding clay, black mud moulded into shape;[28]
QXP	Recall when your Sustainer said to the angels, "Behold, I am about to create a mortal man out of inorganic matter." (2:30-35), (7:11-22), (17:61), (19:21), (20:116-120).
Maulana Ali	And when thy Lord said to the angels: I am going to create a mortal of sounding clay, of black mud fashioned into shape.
Free Minds	And your Lord said to the Angels: "I am creating a human from a hardened clay."
Qaribullah	When your Lord said to the angels: 'See, I am creating a mortal from clay of molded mud.

George Sale	And remember when thy Lord said unto the angels, verily I am about to create man of dried clay, of black mud, wrought into shape;
JM Rodwell	Remember when thy Lord said to the Angels, "I create man of dried clay, of dark loam moulded:

Asad	And lo! Thy Sustainer said unto the angels: "Behold, I am about to create mortal man out of sounding clay, out of dark slime transmuted;

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‏15:29 فاذا سويته ونفخت فيه من روحي فقعوا له ساجدين

Transliteration	Fa-itha sawwaytuhu wanafakhtu feehi min roohee faqaAAoo lahu sajideena
Literal	So when/if I straightened him, and I blew in him from My Soul/Sprit , so fall/land/come to him prostrating.

Yusuf Ali	"When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him."
Pickthal	So, when I have made him and have breathed into him of My Spirit, do ye fall down, prostrating yourselves unto him.
Arberry	When I have shaped him, and breathed My spirit in him, fall you down, bowing before him!'
Shakir	So when I have made him complete and breathed into him of My spirit, fall down making obeisance to him.
Sarwar	When it is properly shaped and I have blown My Spirit into it, you should then bow down in prostration".
Khalifa	"Once I perfect him, and blow into him from My spirit, you shall fall prostrate before him."
Hilali/Khan	"So, when I have fashioned him completely and breathed into him (Adam) the soul which I created for him, then fall (you) down prostrating yourselves unto him."
H/K/Saheeh	And when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration."
Malik	when I complete his moulding and breath into him of My spirit, kneel down and prostrate before him."[29]
QXP	And when I have perfected him in due proportion and breathed into him something of My Energy, bow before him." (That something will be the gift of free will, the ability to make decisions (76:3)).
Maulana Ali	So when I have made him complete and breathed into him of My spirit, fall down making obeisance to him.
Free Minds	"So when I perfect him, and blow of My spirit in him, you shall submit to him."
Qaribullah	When I have shaped him and ran My created soul in him fall down prostrating towards him'.

George Sale	when therefore I shall have completely formed him, and shall have breathed of my spirit into him; do ye fall down and worship him.
JM Rodwell	And when I shall have fashioned him and breathed of my spirit into him, then fall ye down and worship him."

Asad	and when I have formed him fully and breathed into him of My spirit, fall down before him in prostration!"

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‏15:30 فسجد الملائكة كلهم اجمعون

Transliteration	Fasajada almala-ikatu kulluhum ajmaAAoona
Literal	So the angels all/all together prostrated.

Yusuf Ali	So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together:
Pickthal	So the angels fell prostrate, all of them together
Arberry	Then the angels bowed themselves all together,
Shakir	So the angels made obeisance, all of them together,
Sarwar	All the angels prostrated before Adam
Khalifa	The angels fell prostrate; all of them,
Hilali/Khan	So, the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together.
H/K/Saheeh	So the angels prostrated all of them entirely,
Malik	Accordingly the angels prostrated altogether,[30]
QXP	Thereupon the angels bowed, all of them together. (The physical Laws in the Universe were made subservient to mankind).
Maulana Ali	So the angels made obeisance, all of them together --
Free Minds	Thus, all of the Angels submitted.
Qaribullah	All the angels prostrated themselves,

George Sale	And all the angels worshipped Adam together,
JM Rodwell	And the Angels bowed down in worship, all of them, all together,

Asad	Thereupon the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together,

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‏15:31 الا ابليس ابى ان يكون مع الساجدين

Transliteration	Illa ibleesa aba an yakoona maAAa alssajideena
Literal	Except Satan/Iblis , refused/hated that he be with the prostrating.

Yusuf Ali	Not so Iblis: he refused to be among those who prostrated themselves.
Pickthal	Save Iblis. He refused to be among the prostrate.
Arberry	save Iblis; he refused to be among those bowing.
Shakir	But Iblis (did it not); he refused to be with those who made obeisance.
Sarwar	except Iblis who refused to join with the others in prostration.
Khalifa	except Iblis (Satan). He refused to be with the prostrators.
Hilali/Khan	Except Iblees (Satan), - he refused to be among the prostrators.
H/K/Saheeh	Except Iblees, he refused to be with those who prostrated.
Malik	except Iblees (The Satan); he refused to join those who prostrated.[31]
QXP	But Iblis (Satan). He refused to be among those who bowed. (The selfish desire of mankind declared rebellion against the higher control of Reason and Permanent Moral Values (2:34)).
Maulana Ali	But Iblis (did it not). He refused to be with those who made obeisance.
Free Minds	Except for Satan, he refused to be with those who submitted.
Qaribullah	except iblis (father of the jinn) who refused to be one of those who prostrated themselves.

George Sale	except Eblis, who refused to be with those who worshipped him.
JM Rodwell	Save Eblis: he refused to be with those who bowed in worship.

Asad	save Iblis: he refused to be among those who prostrated themselves.`'

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‏15:32 قال ياابليس مالك الا تكون مع الساجدين

Transliteration	Qala ya ibleesu ma laka alla takoona maAAa alssajideena
Literal	He said: "You Satan , why (is it) for you (that) you not be with the prostrating?"

Yusuf Ali	(Allah) said: "O Iblis! what is your reason for not being among those who prostrated themselves?"
Pickthal	He said: O Iblis! What aileth thee that thou art not among the prostrate?
Arberry	Said He, 'What ails thee, Iblis, that thou art not among those bowing?'
Shakir	He said: O Iblis! what excuse have you that you are not with those who make obeisance?
Sarwar	God asked Iblis, "What made you not join the others in prostration?".
Khalifa	He said, "O Iblis (Satan), why are you not with the prostrators?"
Hilali/Khan	(Allah) said: "O Iblees (Satan)! What is your reason for not being among the prostrators?"
H/K/Saheeh	[Allah] said, O Iblees, what is [the matter] with you that you are not with those who prostrate?"
Malik	Allah asked: "O Iblees! What is the matter with you that you did not join those who prostrated?"[32]
QXP	God asked, "O Iblis! Why are you not with those who bowed?"
Maulana Ali	He said: O Iblis, what is the reason that thou art not with those who make obeisance?
Free Minds	He said: "O Satan, what is the matter that you are not with those who have submitted?"
Qaribullah	He said: 'iblis, what is the matter with you, that you do you not prostrate yourself? '

George Sale	And God said unto him, O Eblis, what hindered thee from being with those who worshipped Adam?
JM Rodwell	O Eblis, said God, "wherefore art thou not with those who bow down in worship?"

Asad	Said He: "O Iblis! What is thy reason for not being among those who have prostrated themselves?"

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‏15:33 قال لم اكن لاسجد لبشر خلقته من صلصال من حمأ مسنون

Transliteration	Qala lam akun li-asjuda libasharin khalaqtahu min salsalin min hama-in masnoonin
Literal	He said: "I was not to prostrate to (a) human You created him from black (foul mud) from dry mud/clay smoothened/rotted ."

Yusuf Ali	(Iblis) said: "I am not one to prostrate myself to man, whom Thou didst create from sounding clay, from mud moulded into shape."
Pickthal	He said: I am not one to prostrate myself unto a mortal whom Thou hast created out of potter's clay of black mud altered!
Arberry	Said he, 'I would never bow myself before a mortal whom Thou hast created of a clay of mud moulded.'
Shakir	He said: I am not such that I should make obeisance to a mortal whom Thou hast created of the essence of black mud fashioned in shape.
Sarwar	Iblis replied, "I did not want to prostrate before a human being whom You have created out of mud-moulded clay".
Khalifa	He said, "I am not to prostrate before a human being, whom You created from aged mud, like the potter's clay."
Hilali/Khan	(Iblees (Satan)) said: "I am not the one to prostrate myself to a human being, whom You created from sounding clay of altered black smooth mud."
H/K/Saheeh	He said, "Never would I prostrate to a human whom You created out of clay from an altered black mud."
Malik	He replied: "It does not behoove me to prostrate myself to this man whom You have created from sounding clay, black mud moulded into shape."[33]
QXP	He replied, "I am not one to bow to man whom You have created from sounding clay out of inorganic matter."
Maulana Ali	He said: I am not going to make obeisance to a mortal, whom Thou has created of sounding clay, of black mud fashioned into shape.
Free Minds	He said: "I am not to submit to a human You have created from a hardened clay."
Qaribullah	He replied: 'I will not prostrate to a mortal You have created of clay, from molded mud. '

George Sale	He answered, it is not fit that I should worship man, whom thou hast created of dried clay, of black mud, wrought into shape.
JM Rodwell	He said, "It beseemeth not me to bow in worship to man whom thou hast created of clay, of moulded loam."

Asad	[Ib1Ts] replied: "It is not for me to prostrate myself before mortal man whom Thou hast created out of sounding clay, out of dark slime transmuted!"

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‏15:34 قال فاخرج منها فانك رجيم

Transliteration	Qala faokhruj minha fa-innaka rajeemun
Literal	He said: "So get out from it, so that you are cursed/expelled."

Yusuf Ali	(Allah) said: "Then get thee out from here; for thou art rejected, accursed.
Pickthal	He said: Then go thou forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast.
Arberry	Said He, 'Then go thou forth hence; thou art accursed.
Shakir	He said: Then get out of it, for surely you are driven away:
Sarwar	God told him, "Get out of the garden; you are rejected
Khalifa	He said, "Therefore, you must get out; you are banished.
Hilali/Khan	(Allah) said: "Then, get out from here, for verily, you are Rajeem (an outcast or a cursed one)." (Tafseer At-Tabaree)
H/K/Saheeh	[Allah] said, "Then get out of it, for indeed, you are expelled.
Malik	Allah said: "Get out of here, you are accursed.[34]
QXP	God said, "Go forth then, from here! You are dismissed forthwith."
Maulana Ali	He said: Then go forth, for surely thou art driven away,
Free Minds	He said: "Exit from here, you are cast out."
Qaribullah	(Allah) said: 'Begone, you are accursed!

George Sale	God said, get thee therefore hence; for thou shalt be driven away with stones:
JM Rodwell	He said, "Begone then hence; thou art a stoned one,

Asad	Said He: "Go forth, then, from this [angelic state]: for, behold, thou art [henceforth] accursed,

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‏15:35 وان عليك اللعنة الى يوم الدين

Transliteration	Wa-inna AAalayka allaAAnata ila yawmi alddeeni
Literal	And that on you (is) the curse/torture to the Judgment's Day/Resurrection Day .

Yusuf Ali	"And the curse shall be on thee till the day of Judgment."
Pickthal	And lo! the curse shall be upon thee till the Day of Judgment.
Arberry	Upon thee shall rest the curse, till the Day of Doom.'
Shakir	And surely on you is curse until the day of judgment.
Sarwar	and will be subjected to condemnation until the Day of Judgment."
Khalifa	"You have incurred My condemnation until the Day of Judgment."
Hilali/Khan	"And verily, the curse shall be upon you till the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)."
H/K/Saheeh	And indeed, upon you is the curse until the Day of Recompense."
Malik	The curse will remain on you till the Day of Judgement."[35]
QXP	"My rejection shall be your due until the Day of Judgment." (7:14-15).
Maulana Ali	And surely on thee is a curse till the day of Judgment.
Free Minds	"And a curse shall be upon you until the Day of Judgment."
Qaribullah	A curse shall be on you till the Day of Recompense. '

George Sale	And a curse shall be on thee, until the day of judgement.
JM Rodwell	And the curse shall be on thee till the day of reckoning."

Asad	and [My] rejection shall be thy due until the Day of Judgment!"

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‏15:36 قال رب فانظرني الى يوم يبعثون

Transliteration	Qala rabbi faanthirnee ila yawmi yubAAathoona
Literal	He said: "My Lord, so delay me to a day they be sent/resurrected/revived."

Yusuf Ali	(Iblis) said: "O my Lord! give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are raised."
Pickthal	He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.
Arberry	Said he, 'My Lord, respite me till the day they shall be raised.'
Shakir	He said: My Lord! then respite me till the time when they are raised.
Sarwar	Iblis prayed, "Lord, grant me respite until the Day of Judgment".
Khalifa	He said, "My Lord, respite me until the day they are resurrected."
Hilali/Khan	(Iblees (Satan)) said: "O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day they (the dead) will be resurrected."
H/K/Saheeh	He said," My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."
Malik	At this Iblees requested: "Lord! Give me respite till the Day of Resurrection."[36]
QXP	Said Iblis, "Then O My Sustainer! Grant me a respite till the Day when all shall be raised from the dead."
Maulana Ali	He said: My Lord, respite me till the time when they are raised.
Free Minds	He said: "My Lord, respite me until the Day they are resurrected."
Qaribullah	He said: 'My Lord, reprieve me till the Day they are raised. '

George Sale	The devil said, O Lord, give me respite until the day of resurrection.
JM Rodwell	He said, "O my Lord! respite me till the day when man shall be raised from the dead."

Asad	Said [Ib1Ts]: "Then, O my Sustainer, grant me a respite till the Day when all shall be raised from the dead!"

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‏15:37 قال فانك من المنظرين

Transliteration	Qala fa-innaka mina almunthareena
Literal	He said: "So that (then) you are from the delayed ."

Yusuf Ali	(Allah) said: "Respite is granted thee
Pickthal	He said: Then lo! thou art of those reprieved
Arberry	Said He, 'Thou art among the ones that are respited
Shakir	He said: So surely you are of the respited ones
Sarwar	The Lord said, "Your request is granted
Khalifa	He said, "You are respited.
Hilali/Khan	Allah said: "Then, verily, you are of those reprieved,
H/K/Saheeh	[Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved
Malik	Allah said: "All right! You are given the respite[37]
QXP	Answered He, "Verily, so be it. You shall be among those who are granted respite."
Maulana Ali	He said: Surely thou art of the respited one,
Free Minds	He said: "You are given respite."
Qaribullah	He answered: 'You are among those reprieved

George Sale	God answered, verily thou shalt be one of those who are respited
JM Rodwell	He said, "One then of the respited shalt thou be

Asad	Answered He: "Verily, so be it: thou shalt be among those who are granted respite

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‏15:38 الى يوم الوقت المعلوم

Transliteration	Ila yawmi alwaqti almaAAloomi
Literal	To (the) day of the time, the known.

Yusuf Ali	"Till the Day of the Time appointed."
Pickthal	Till the Day of appointed time.
Arberry	unto the day of a known time.'
Shakir	Till the period of the time made known.
Sarwar	for an appointed time."
Khalifa	"Until the specified day and time."
Hilali/Khan	"Till the Day of the time appointed."
H/K/Saheeh	Until the Day of the time well-known."
Malik	till the Day of appointed time."[38]
QXP	"Till the Day known (to Me alone)".
Maulana Ali	Till the period of the time made known.
Free Minds	"Until the Day of the appointed time."
Qaribullah	till the appointed time.

George Sale	until the day of the appointed time.
JM Rodwell	Till the day of the predestined time."

Asad	till the Day the time whereof is known [to Me alone]."

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‏15:39 قال رب بما اغويتني لازينن لهم في الارض ولاغوينهم اجمعين

Transliteration	Qala rabbi bima aghwaytanee laozayyinanna lahum fee al-ardi walaoghwiyannahum ajmaAAeena
Literal	He said: "My Lord with what You misguided/enticed me , I will decorate/beautify for them in the earth/Planet Earth, and I will misguide/entice them (E) all/all together."

Yusuf Ali	(Iblis) said: "O my Lord! because Thou hast put me in the wrong, I will make (wrong) fair-seeming to them on the earth, and I will put them all in the wrong,-
Pickthal	He said: My Lord! Because Thou hast sent me astray, I verily shall adorn the path of error for them in the earth, and shall mislead them every one,
Arberry	Said he, 'My Lord, for Thy perverting me I shall deck all fair to them in the earth, and I shall pervert them, all together,
Shakir	He said: My Lord! because Thou hast made life evil to me, I will certainly make (evil) fair-seeming to them on earth, and I will certainly cause them all to deviate
Sarwar	Iblis said, "Lord, because you have caused me to go astray, I shall make earthly things attractive to (people) and mislead all of them
Khalifa	He said, "My Lord, since You have willed that I go astray, I will surely entice them on earth; I will send them all astray.
Hilali/Khan	(Iblees (Satan)) said: "O my Lord! Because you misled me, I shall indeed adorn the path of error for them (mankind) on the earth, and I shall mislead them all.
H/K/Saheeh	[Iblees] said, "My Lord, because You have put me in error, I will surely make [disobedience] attractive to them on earth, and I will mislead them all
Malik	Iblees said: "Lord! Since You let me go astray, I will make evil fair-seeming to them on earth and I will seduce them all[39]
QXP	Now Iblis said, "O My Lord! Since You let me go astray, I verily shall make attractive the path of error for them in the earth. And I shall mislead them everyone."
Maulana Ali	He said: My Lord, as Thou has judged me erring, I shall certainly make (evil) fair-seeming to them on earth, and I shall cause them all to deviate,
Free Minds	He said: "My Lord, for that which I have been misled by, I will make the Earth appear beautiful for them, and I will mislead them all."
Qaribullah	(satan) said: 'My Lord, for Your perverting me, I shall make (matters) in the earth seem most fair to them and I shall pervert all,

George Sale	The devil replied, O Lord, because thou hast seduced me, I will surely tempt them to disobedience in the earth; and I will seduce them all,
JM Rodwell	He said, "O my Lord! because thou hast beguiled me, I will surely make all fair seeming to them on the earth; I will surely beguile them all;

Asad	[Whereupon Iblis] said: "O my Sustainer! Since Thou hast thwarted me, '9 I shall indeed make [all that is evil] on earth seem goodly to them, and shall most certainly beguile them-into grievous error -

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‏15:40 الا عبادك منهم المخلصين

Transliteration	Illa AAibadaka minhumu almukhlaseena
Literal	Except Your worshippers/slaves from them, the faithful/loyal/devoted.

Yusuf Ali	"Except Thy servants among them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."
Pickthal	Save such of them as are Thy perfectly devoted slaves.
Arberry	excepting those Thy servants among them that are devoted.
Shakir	Except Thy servants from among them, the devoted ones.
Sarwar	except Your sincere servants".
Khalifa	"Except those among Your worshipers who are devoted absolutely to You alone."
Hilali/Khan	"Except Your chosen, (guided) slaves among them."
H/K/Saheeh	Except, among them, Your chosen servants."
Malik	except those of them who are Your sincere devotees."[40]
QXP	"Except those who are truly Your servants."
Maulana Ali	Except Thy servants from among them, the purified ones.
Free Minds	"Except for Your servants who are devoted."
Qaribullah	except the devoted amongst Your worshippers.

George Sale	except such of them as shall be thy chosen servants.
JM Rodwell	Except such of them as shall be thy sincere servants."

Asad	(alll save such of them as are truly Thy servants!"3')

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‏15:41 قال هذا صراط علي مستقيم

Transliteration	Qala hatha siratun AAalayya mustaqeemun
Literal	He said: "That (is) a straight/direct road/way on Me."

Yusuf Ali	(Allah) said: "This (way of My sincere servants) is indeed a way that leads straight to Me.
Pickthal	He said: This is a right course incumbent upon Me:
Arberry	Said He, 'This is for Me a straight path:
Shakir	He said: This is a right way with Me:
Sarwar	God said, "The path which leads to Me is a straight
Khalifa	He said, "This is a law that is inviolable.
Hilali/Khan	(Allah) said: "This is the Way which will lead straight to Me."
H/K/Saheeh	[Allah] said, "This is a path [of return] to Me [that is] straight.
Malik	Allah said: "This course of action is all right with Me[41]
QXP	" This is, with Me, a Straight Path," said God.
Maulana Ali	He said: This is a right way with Me.
Free Minds	He said: "This shall be a Straight Path to Me."
Qaribullah	He (Allah) said: 'This is for Me the Right Path

George Sale	God said, this is the right way with me.
JM Rodwell	He said, "This is the right way with me;

Asad	Said He: "This is, with Me. a straight way:"

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‏15:42 ان عبادي ليس لك عليهم سلطان الا من اتبعك من الغاوين

Transliteration	Inna AAibadee laysa laka AAalayhim sultanun illa mani ittabaAAaka mina alghaweena
Literal	That My worshippers/slaves, power/control is not for you on them (you have no power/control over My worshippers/slaves) except who followed you from the misguided/failed .

Yusuf Ali	"For over My servants no authority shalt thou have, except such as put themselves in the wrong and follow thee."
Pickthal	Lo! as for My slaves, thou hast no power over any of them save such of the froward as follow thee,
Arberry	over My servants thou shalt have no authority, except those that follow thee,
Shakir	Surely. as regards My servants, you have no authority ,over them except those who follow you of the deviators.
Sarwar	and you have no authority over My servants except the erring ones who follow you.
Khalifa	"You have no power over My servants. You only have power over the strayers who follow you.
Hilali/Khan	"Certainly, you shall have no authority over My slaves, except those who follow you of the Ghaween (Mushrikoon and those who go astray, criminals, polytheists, and evil-doers, etc.).
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, My servants no authority will you have over them, except those who follow you of the deviators.
Malik	- you will not have any authority over My devotees except those misguided ones who follow you.[42]
QXP	"Verily, you shall have no power over My servants, except those who put themselves in error and follow you."
Maulana Ali	As regards My servants, thou has no authority over them except such of the deviators as follow thee.
Free Minds	"For My servants, you shall have no authority over them, except those who are misled and follow you."
Qaribullah	over My worshipers you have no authority, except the perverse that follow you.

George Sale	Verily as to my servants, thou shalt have no power over them; but over those only who shall be seduced, and who shall follow thee.
JM Rodwell	For over none of my servants shalt thou have power, save those beguiled ones who shall follow thee."

Asad	verily, thou shalt have no power over My creatures- unless it be such as are [already] lost in grievous error and follow thee [of their own will]:`'

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‏15:43 وان جهنم لموعدهم اجمعين

Transliteration	Wa-inna jahannama lamawAAiduhum ajmaAAeena
Literal	And that Hell (is) their appointment (E) all/all together.

Yusuf Ali	And verily, Hell is the promised abode for them all!
Pickthal	And lo! for all such, hell will be the promised place.
Arberry	being perverse; Gehenna shall be their promised land all together.
Shakir	And surely Hell is the promised place of them all:
Sarwar	Hell is the promised place for them all.
Khalifa	"And Hell awaits them all.
Hilali/Khan	"And surely, Hell is the promised place for them all.
H/K/Saheeh	And indeed, Hell is the promised place for them all.
Malik	They will be all destined for Hell,[43]
QXP	"And for all such, behold, Hell is the promised abode."
Maulana Ali	And surely hell is the promised place for them all --
Free Minds	"And Hell, for all of those, shall be the appointed place."
Qaribullah	Gehenna (Hell) will be the promise for all of them.

George Sale	And hell is surely denounced unto them all:
JM Rodwell	And verily, Hell is the promise for them one and all.

Asad	and for all such, behold, hell is the promised goal.

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‏15:44 لها سبعة ابواب لكل باب منهم جزء مقسوم

Transliteration	Laha sabAAatu abwabin likulli babin minhum juz-on maqsoomun
Literal	For it (are) seven doors/entrances, to each door/entrance from them (is an) apportioned/divided part/portion.

Yusuf Ali	To it are seven gates: for each of those gates is a (special) class (of sinners) assigned.
Pickthal	It hath seven gates, and each gate hath an appointed portion.
Arberry	Seven gates it has, and unto each gate a set portion of them belongs.'
Shakir	It has seven gates; for every gate there shall be a separate party of them.
Sarwar	It has seven gates and each gate is assigned for a certain group of people.
Khalifa	"It will have seven gates. Each gate will get a specific share of them."
Hilali/Khan	"It (Hell) has seven gates, for each of those gates is a (special) class (of sinners) assigned.
H/K/Saheeh	It has seven gates; for every gate is of them a portion designated."
Malik	which has seven gates, each gate will be assigned to a separate group from among them."[44]
QXP	"With seven gates leading into it, each gate receiving its share of wrongdoers." (The Straight Path is one, while the wrong paths are numerous and each of them leads to Hell (30:30-31)).
Maulana Ali	It has seven gates. For each gate is an appointed portion of them.
Free Minds	"It has seven gates, for every gate will be an assigned segment from them."
Qaribullah	It has seven gates, and through each gate a portion of them belong.

George Sale	It hath seven gates; unto every gate a distinct company of them shall be assigned.
JM Rodwell	It hath seven Portals; at each Portal is a separate band of them;

Asad	with seven gates leading into it, each gate receiving its allotted share of sinners.-

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‏15:45 ان المتقين في جنات وعيون

Transliteration	Inna almuttaqeena fee jannatin waAAuyoonin
Literal	That the fearing and obeying (are) in treed gardens/paradises and water springs/wells.

Yusuf Ali	The righteous (will be) amid gardens and fountains (of clear-flowing water).
Pickthal	Lo! those who ward off (evil) are among gardens and watersprings.
Arberry	But the godfearing shall be amidst gardens and fountains:
Shakir	Surely those who guard (against evil) shall be in the midst of gardens and fountains:
Sarwar	The pious will live in gardens with streams
Khalifa	As for the righteous, they will enjoy gardens and springs.
Hilali/Khan	"Truly! The Muttaqoon (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) will be amidst Gardens and water-springs (Paradise).
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, the righteous will be within gardens and springs.
Malik	The righteous will be in the midst of the gardens and fountains of paradise[45]
QXP	Verily, those who walk aright, will find themselves amidst gardens and springs.
Maulana Ali	Surely those who keep their duty are in Gardens and fountains.
Free Minds	The righteous will be in paradises and springs.
Qaribullah	But the cautious shall live amongst gardens and fountains:

George Sale	But those who fear God shall dwell in gardens, amidst fountains.
JM Rodwell	But 'mid gardens and fountains shall the pious dwell:

Asad	VERILY, those who are conscious of God [shall find themselves in the hereafter] amidst gardens and springs,

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‏15:46 ادخلوها بسلام امنين

Transliteration	Odkhulooha bisalamin amineena
Literal	Enter it with safety/security/peace, safe/secure.

Yusuf Ali	(Their greeting will be): "Enter ye here in peace and security."
Pickthal	(And it is said unto them): Enter them in peace, secure.
Arberry	'Enter you them, in peace and security!'
Shakir	Enter them in peace, secure.
Sarwar	and they will be told to enter there in peace and safety.
Khalifa	Enter therein, peaceful and secure.
Hilali/Khan	"(It will be said to them): Enter therein (Paradise), in peace and security.
H/K/Saheeh	[Having been told], "Enter it in peace, safe [and secure]."
Malik	and it will be said to them: "Enter into these in peace and security."[46]
QXP	They will be told, "Enter them in peace, secure."
Maulana Ali	Enter them in peace, secure.
Free Minds	"Enter it in peace and security."
Qaribullah	'In peace and security, enter them! '

George Sale	The angels shall say unto them, enter ye therein in peace and security.
JM Rodwell	Enter ye therein in peace, secure-

Asad	[having been received with the greeting,] "Enter here in peace, secure!"

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‏15:47 ونزعنا مافي صدورهم من غل اخوانا على سرر متقابلين

Transliteration	WanazaAAna ma fee sudoorihim min ghillin ikhwanan AAala sururin mutaqabileena
Literal	And We removed/pulled away what (is) in their chests (innermosts) from hatred/animosity , brothers on beds/sofas facing each other.

Yusuf Ali	And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on thrones (of dignity).
Pickthal	And We remove whatever rancour may be in their breasts. As brethren, face to face, (they rest) on couches raised.
Arberry	We shall strip away all rancour that is in their breasts; as brothers they shall be upon couches set face to face;
Shakir	And We will root out whatever of rancor is in their breasts-- (they shall be) as brethren, on raised couches, face to face.
Sarwar	We shall remove all hatred from their breasts and make them as brothers reclining on thrones facing one another.
Khalifa	We remove all jealousy from their hearts. Like one family, they will be on adjacent furnishings.
Hilali/Khan	"And We shall remove from their breasts any sense of injury (that they may have), (So they will be like) brothers facing each other on thrones.
H/K/Saheeh	And We will remove whatever is in their breasts of resentment, [so they will be] brothers, on thrones facing each other.
Malik	We shall remove all hatred from their hearts -they will become like brothers and sit on couches face to face.[47]
QXP	And We shall remove from their hearts any sense of jealousy, rancor, rivalry and bitterness (7:43). And they shall rest as brothers and sisters, facing one another, on thrones of happiness. (56:15), (88:13).
Maulana Ali	And We shall root out whatever of rancour is in their breasts -- as brethren, on raised couches, face to face.
Free Minds	And We removed what sadness was in their chests, they are brothers in quarters facing one another.
Qaribullah	We shall remove all rancor from their hearts, and as brethren they shall recline on couches face to face.

George Sale	And we will remove all grudges from their breasts; they shall be as brethren, sitting over against one another on couches:
JM Rodwell	And all rancour will We remove from their bosoms: they shall sit as brethren, face to face, on couches:

Asad	And [by then] We shall have removed whatever unworthy thoughts or feelings may have been [lingering] in their breasts, [and they shall rest] as brethren, facing one another [in love] upon thrones of happiness.'°

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‏15:48 لايمسهم فيها نصب وماهم منها بمخرجين

Transliteration	La yamassuhum feeha nasabun wama hum minha bimukhrajeena
Literal	Hardship/fatigue does not touch them in it, and they are not with being brought out from it.

Yusuf Ali	There no sense of fatigue shall touch them, nor shall they (ever) be asked to leave.
Pickthal	Toil cometh not unto them there, nor will they be expelled from thence.
Arberry	no fatigue there shall smite them, neither shall they ever be driven forth from there.
Shakir	Toil shall not afflict them in it, nor shall they be ever ejected from it.
Sarwar	No fatigue will touch them nor will they be expelled therefrom."
Khalifa	Never will they suffer any fatigue therein; never will they be evicted therefrom.
Hilali/Khan	"No sense of fatigue shall touch them, nor shall they (ever) be asked to leave it."
H/K/Saheeh	No fatigue will touch them therein, nor from it will they [ever] be removed.
Malik	No fatigue will touch them in there, nor will they ever be asked to leave.[48]
QXP	No weariness shall ever touch them, and never shall they lose this abode of Bliss.
Maulana Ali	Toil afflicts them not therein, nor will they be ejected therefrom.
Free Minds	No fatigue shall touch them, nor will they be made to leave from it.
Qaribullah	There, no fatigue shall smite them, nor shall they ever be driven from it. '

George Sale	Weariness shall not affect them therein, neither shall they be cast out thence for ever.
JM Rodwell	Therein no weariness shall reach them, nor forth from it shall they be cast for ever.

Asad	No weariness shall ever touch them in this [state of bliss], and never shall they have to forgo it."

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‏15:49 نبئ عبادي اني انا الغفور الرحيم

Transliteration	Nabbi/ AAibadee annee ana alghafooru alrraheemu
Literal	Inform My worshippers/slaves, that I, I am the forgiving , the merciful .

Yusuf Ali	Tell My servants that I am indeed the Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful;
Pickthal	Announce, (O Muhammad) unto My slaves that verily I am the Forgiving, the Merciful,
Arberry	Tell My servants I am the All-forgiving, the All-compassionate,
Shakir	Inform My servants that I am the Forgiving, the Merciful,
Sarwar	(Muhammad), tell My servants that I am All-forgiving and All-merciful
Khalifa	Inform My servants that I am the Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Hilali/Khan	Declare (O Muhammad SAW) unto My slaves, that truly, I am the Oft-Forgiving, the Most-Merciful.
H/K/Saheeh	[O Muúammad], inform My servants that it is I who am the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Malik	O Prophet! Tell My devotees that I am indeed the Forgiving, the Merciful;[49]
QXP	Tell My servants that I am Forgiving, Merciful.
Maulana Ali	Inform My servants that I am the Forgiving, the Merciful,
Free Minds	Inform My servants that I am the Forgiver, the Merciful.
Qaribullah	Tell My worshipers that I am the Forgiving, the Most Merciful,

George Sale	Declare unto my servants that I am the gracious, the merciful God;
JM Rodwell	Announce to my servants that I am the Gracious, the Merciful,

Asad	Tell My servants that I - I alone - am truly forgiving, a true dispenser of grace;

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‏15:50 وان عذابي هو العذاب الاليم

Transliteration	Waanna AAathabee huwa alAAathabu al-aleemu
Literal	And that My torture, it is the torture, the painful.

Yusuf Ali	And that My Penalty will be indeed the most grievous Penalty.
Pickthal	And that My doom is the dolorous doom.
Arberry	and that My chastisement is the painful chastisement.
Shakir	And that My punishment-- that is the painful punishment.
Sarwar	and that My punishment is a painful one.
Khalifa	And that My retribution is the most painful retribution.
Hilali/Khan	And that My Torment is indeed the most painful torment.
H/K/Saheeh	And that it is My punishment which is the painful punishment.
Malik	but at the same time My punishment is also the most painful punishment.[50]
QXP	Yet, My Law of Requital dispenses a severe requital.
Maulana Ali	And that My chastisement -- that is the painful chastisement.
Free Minds	And that My punishment is a painful retribution.
Qaribullah	and that My punishment is the painful chastisement.

George Sale	and that my punishment is a grievous punishment.
JM Rodwell	And that my chastisement is the grievous chastisement.

Asad	and [also,] that the suffering which I shall impose [on sinners] will indeed be a suffering most grievous."

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‏15:51 ونبئهم عن ضيف ابراهيم

Transliteration	Wanabbi/hum AAan dayfi ibraheema
Literal	And inform them about Abraham's guests.

Yusuf Ali	Tell them about the guests of Abraham.
Pickthal	And tell them of Abraham's guests,
Arberry	And tell them of the guests of Abraham,
Shakir	And inform them of the guests of Ibrahim:
Sarwar	Tell them about the guests of Abraham
Khalifa	Inform them about Abraham's guests.
Hilali/Khan	And tell them about the guests (the angels) of Ibrahim (Abraham).
H/K/Saheeh	And inform them about the guests of Abraham,
Malik	Tell them about the guests of Abraham.[51]
QXP	As an example, tell them once again about Abraham's guests.
Maulana Ali	And inform them of the guests of Abraham.
Free Minds	And inform them of Abraham's guests.
Qaribullah	Tell them of Abraham's guests.

George Sale	And relate unto them the history of Abraham's guests.
JM Rodwell	And tell them of Abraham's guests.

Asad	AND TELL THEM [once again] about Abraham's guests"-

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‏15:52 اذ دخلوا عليه فقالوا سلاما قال انامنكم وجلون

Transliteration	Ith dakhaloo AAalayhi faqaloo salaman qala inna minkum wajiloona
Literal	When/if they entered on (to) him, so they said: "Greeting/peace ." He said: "That we are afraid/apprehensive from you."

Yusuf Ali	When they entered his presence and said, "Peace!" He said, "We feel afraid of you!"
Pickthal	(How) when they came in unto him, and said: Peace. He said: Lo! we are afraid of you.
Arberry	when they entered unto him, saying, 'Peace!' He said, 'Behold, we are afraid of you.'
Shakir	When they entered upon him, they said, Peace. He said: Surely we are afraid of you.
Sarwar	who came to him saying, "Peace be with you." Abraham said, "We are afraid of you".
Khalifa	When they entered his quarters, they said, "Peace." He said, "We are apprehensive about you."
Hilali/Khan	When they entered unto him, and said: Salaman (peace)! (Ibrahim (Abraham)) said: "Indeed! We are afraid of you."
H/K/Saheeh	When they entered upon him and said, "Peace." [Abraham] said, "Indeed, we are fearful of you."
Malik	They entered upon them and said: "Peace be upon you!" But he replied: "Surely we are afraid of you."[52]
QXP	When they came unto him, and said, "Peace!" He said, "Behold, We are afraid of you."
Maulana Ali	When they entered upon him, they said, Please! He said: We are afraid of you.
Free Minds	That they entered upon him, they said: "Peace." He said: "We are worrisome of you."
Qaribullah	They entered to him and said: 'Peace, ' but he replied: 'We are afraid of you. '

George Sale	When they went in unto him, and said, peace be unto thee; he answered, verily we are afraid of you:
JM Rodwell	When they entered in unto him, and said, "Peace." Verily, said he, "We fear you."

Asad	[how,] when they presented themselves before him and bade him peace, he answered: "Behold, we are afraid of you!"

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‏15:53 قالوا لاتوجل انا نبشرك بغلام عليم

Transliteration	Qaloo la tawjal inna nubashshiruka bighulamin AAaleemin
Literal	They said: "Do not be afraid/apprehensive, that we, we announce good news to you with (of) a knowledgeable boy (new son)."

Yusuf Ali	They said: "Fear not! We give thee glad tidings of a son endowed with wisdom."
Pickthal	They said: Be not afraid! Lo! we bring thee good tidings of a boy possessing wisdom.
Arberry	They said, 'Be not afraid; behold, we give thee good tidings of a cunning boy.'
Shakir	They said: Be not afraid, surely we give you the good news of a boy, possessing knowledge.
Sarwar	They replied, "Do not be afraid. We have brought you the glad news of (the birth) of a learned son".
Khalifa	They said, "Do not be apprehensive. We have good news for you: an enlightened son."
Hilali/Khan	They (the angels) said: "Do not be afraid! We give you glad tidings of a boy (son) possessing much knowledge and wisdom."
H/K/Saheeh	[The angels] said, "Fear not. Indeed, we give you good tidings of a learned boy."
Malik	They answered: "Do not be afraid of us! We have come to you with good news of a son endowed with knowledge."[53]
QXP	Said they, "Fear not! Behold, we bring you the glad tiding of an enlightened son."
Maulana Ali	They said: Be not afraid, we give thee good news of a boy, possessing knowledge.
Free Minds	They said: "Do not worry, we bring you good news of a knowledgeable son."
Qaribullah	'Do not be afraid, ' they answered. 'We come to give you glad tidings of a knowledgeable child. '

George Sale	And they replied, fear not; we bring thee the promise of a wise son.
JM Rodwell	They said, "Fear not, for of a sage son we bring thee tidings."

Asad	Said they: "Fear not! Behold, we bring thee the glad tiding of [the birth of] a son who will be endowed with deep knowledge."

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‏15:54 قال ابشرتموني على ان مسني الكبر فبم تبشرون

Transliteration	Qala abashshartumoonee AAala an massaniya alkibaru fabima tubashshirooni
Literal	He said: "Did you announce good news to me on that the old age touched me so with what (do) you announce177good news to me?"

Yusuf Ali	He said: "Do ye give me glad tidings that old age has seized me? Of what, then, is your good news?"
Pickthal	He said: Bring ye me good tidings (of a son) when old age hath overtaken me? Of what then can ye bring good tidings?
Arberry	He said, 'What, do you give me good tidings, though old age has smitten me? Of what do you
Shakir	He said: Do you give me good news (of a son) when old age has come upon me?-- Of what then do you give me good news!
Sarwar	Abraham asked, "Are you giving me the glad news of a son in my old age? What reason can you give for such glad news?"
Khalifa	He said, "How can you give me such good news, when I am so old? Do you still give me this good news?"
Hilali/Khan	(Ibrahim (Abraham)) said: "Do you give me glad tidings (of a son) when old age has overtaken me? Of what then is your news?"
H/K/Saheeh	He said, "Have you given me good tidings although old age has come upon me? Then of what [wonder] do you inform?"
Malik	He said: "Are you giving me the good news of a son when I have become old? What kind of good news you are giving?"[54]
QXP	He said, "How can you give me such glad tiding even though I have been overtaken by old age?"
Maulana Ali	He said: Do you give me good news when old age has come upon me? Of what then do you give me good news?
Free Minds	He said: "What good news can you bring me when old age has come upon me? Is that your good news?"
Qaribullah	He said: 'What is this, do you bring me glad tidings even though I am old? ' Of what do you give me glad tidings? '

George Sale	He said, do ye bring me the promise of a son now old age hath overtaken me? What is it therefore that ye tell me?
JM Rodwell	He said, "Bring ye me such tidings now that old age hath come upon me? What, therefore, are your tidings really?"

Asad	Said he: "Do you give me this glad tiding despite the fact that old age has overtaken me? Of what [strange thing], then, are you giving me a tiding!"

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‏15:55 قالوا بشرناك بالحق فلا تكن من القانطين

Transliteration	Qaloo bashsharnaka bialhaqqi fala takun mina alqaniteena
Literal	They said: "We announced to you with the good news, so do not be from the despaired/despairing."

Yusuf Ali	They said: "We give thee glad tidings in truth: be not then in despair!"
Pickthal	They said: We bring thee good tidings in truth. So be not thou of the despairing.
Arberry	give me good tidings?' They said, 'We give thee good tidings of truth. Be not of those that despair.'
Shakir	They said: We give you good news with truth, therefore be not of the despairing.
Sarwar	They said, "We have given you the glad news for a true reason so do not despair".
Khalifa	They said, "The good news we give you is true; do not despair."
Hilali/Khan	They (the angels) said: "We give you glad tidings in truth. So be not of the despairing ones."
H/K/Saheeh	They said, "We have given you good tidings in truth, so do not be of the despairing."
Malik	They replied: "We are giving you true good news; you should not be of those who despair."[55]
QXP	They answered, "We have given you the glad tiding that is bound to come true. So be not of those who abandon hope!"
Maulana Ali	They said: We give thee good news with truth, so be not thou of the despairing ones.
Free Minds	They said: "We have brought you good news with truth, so do not be of those in denial."
Qaribullah	They replied: 'In truth we have given you glad tidings, do not be one of those who despair. '

George Sale	They said, we have told thee the truth; be not therefore one of those who despair.
JM Rodwell	They said, "We announce them to thee in very truth. Be not then one of the despairing."

Asad	They answered: "We have given thee the glad tiding of something that is bound to come true.-' so be not of those who abandon hope!"

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‏15:56 قال ومن يقنط من رحمة ربه الا الضالون

Transliteration	Qala waman yaqnatu min rahmati rabbihi illa alddalloona
Literal	He said: "And who despairs from his Lord's mercy, except the misguided?"

Yusuf Ali	He said: "And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord, but such as go astray?"
Pickthal	He said: And who despaireth of the mercy of his Lord save those who are astray?
Arberry	He said, 'And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord, excepting those that are astray?'
Shakir	He said: And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord but the erring ones?
Sarwar	He said, "No one despairs of the mercy of his Lord except those who are in error.
Khalifa	He said, "None despairs of his Lord's mercy, except the strayers."
Hilali/Khan	(Ibrahim (Abraham)) said: "And who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray?"
H/K/Saheeh	He said, "And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord except for those astray?"
Malik	He said: "Who would despair of the mercy of his Lord except one who goes astray?"[56]
QXP	Abraham exclaimed, "And who, other than the one in error, despairs of the Grace of his Lord?"
Maulana Ali	He said: And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord but the erring ones?
Free Minds	He said: "And who would deny the mercy of his Lord except the misguided ones!"
Qaribullah	He replied: 'And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord, except those that are astray?

George Sale	He answered, and who despaireth of the mercy of God, except those who err?
JM Rodwell	And who, said he, "despaireth of the mercy of his Lord, but they who err?"

Asad	[Abraham] exclaimed: "And who-other than those who have utterly lost their way-could ever abandon the hope of his Sustainer's grace?"

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‏15:57 قال فما خطبكم ايها المرسلون

Transliteration	Qala fama khatbukum ayyuha almursaloona
Literal	He said: "So what (is) your matter/affair/concern, you, the messengers?"

Yusuf Ali	Abraham said: "What then is the business on which ye (have come), O ye messengers (of Allah)?"
Pickthal	He said: And afterward what is your business, O ye messengers (of Allah)?
Arberry	He said, 'And what is your business, envoys?'
Shakir	He said: What is your business then, O messengers?
Sarwar	Messengers, what is your task?".
Khalifa	He said, "What is your mission, O messengers?"
Hilali/Khan	(Ibrahim (Abraham) again) said: "What then is the business on which you have come, O Messengers?"
H/K/Saheeh	[Abraham] said, "Then what is your business [here], O messengers?"
Malik	Then he asked: "On what expedition you have been sent, O emissaries of Allah?"[57]
QXP	He added, "And afterward what is your mission O Messengers?"
Maulana Ali	He said: What is your business, then, O messengers?
Free Minds	He said: "What then is your business here, O messengers?"
Qaribullah	He asked: 'Messengers, what is your errand? '

George Sale	And he said, what is your errand therefore, O messengers of God?
JM Rodwell	He said, "What is your business then, O ye Sent Ones?"

Asad	He added: "And what [else] may you have in view, O you [heavenly] messengers?"

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‏15:58 قالوا انا ارسلنا الى قوم مجرمين

Transliteration	Qaloo inna orsilna ila qawmin mujrimeena
Literal	They said: "We are sent to a nation (of) criminals/sinners ."

Yusuf Ali	They said: "We have been sent to a people (deep) in sin,
Pickthal	They said: We have been sent unto a guilty folk,
Arberry	They said, 'We have been sent unto a people of sinners,
Shakir	They said: Surely we are sent towards a guilty people,
Sarwar	They said, "We are sent to a sinful people.
Khalifa	They said, "We are being dispatched to guilty people.
Hilali/Khan	They (the angels) said: "We have been sent to a people who are Mujrimoon (criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners).
H/K/Saheeh	They said, "Indeed, we have been sent to a people of criminals,
Malik	They replied: "We have been sent to punish a criminal nation,[58]
QXP	They replied, "We are sent to a guilty people (for retribution)."
Maulana Ali	They said: We have been sent to a guilty people,
Free Minds	They said: "We have been sent to a people who are criminals."
Qaribullah	They replied: 'We are sent to sinful nation.

George Sale	They answered, verily we are sent to destroy a wicked people:
JM Rodwell	They said, "We are sent unto a people who are sinners,

Asad	They answered: "We are sent to people lost in sin" [who are to be destroyed],

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‏15:59 الا ال لوط انا لمنجوهم اجمعين

Transliteration	Illa ala lootin inna lamunajjoohum ajmaAAeena
Literal	Except Lot's family, We are saving/rescuing them (E) all together .

Yusuf Ali	"Excepting the adherents of Lut: them we are certainly (charged) to save (from harm),- All -
Pickthal	(All) save the family of Lot. Them we shall deliver every one,
Arberry	excepting the folk of Lot; them we shall deliver
Shakir	Except Lut's followers: We will most surely deliver them all,
Sarwar	Only the family of Lot will all be saved,
Khalifa	"As for Lot's family, we will save them all.
Hilali/Khan	"(All) except the family of Lout (Lot). Them all we are surely going to save (from destruction).
H/K/Saheeh	Except the family of Lot; indeed, we will save them all
Malik	with the exception of Lot’s (Lot's) family; we will certainly rescue them all[59]
QXP	"Barring Lot's household and followers. All of whom, behold, we shall save (as Commanded).
Maulana Ali	Except Lot’s followers. We shall deliver them all,
Free Minds	"Except for the family of Lot, we will save them all."
Qaribullah	Except Lot's family, of whom we shall save all,

George Sale	But as for the family of Lot, we will save them all,
JM Rodwell	Except the family of Lot, whom verily we will rescue all,

Asad	barring Lot's household, all of whom, behold, we shall save -

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‏15:60 الا امراته قدرنا انها لمن الغابرين

Transliteration	Illa imraatahu qaddarna innaha lamina alghabireena
Literal	Except his woman (wife). We predestined/evaluated that she truly is from (E) the remaining behind.

Yusuf Ali	"Except his wife, who, We have ascertained, will be among those who will lag behind."
Pickthal	Except his wife, of whom We had decreed that she should be of those who stay behind.
Arberry	all together, excepting his wife -- we have decreed, she shall surely be of those that tarry.'
Shakir	Except his wife; We ordained that she shall surely be of those who remain behind.
Sarwar	except his wife who is doomed to be left behind."
Khalifa	"But not his wife; she is destined to be with the doomed."
Hilali/Khan	"Except his wife, of whom We have decreed that she shall be of those who remain behind (i.e. she will be destroyed)."
H/K/Saheeh	Except his wife." Allah decreed that she is of those who remain behind.
Malik	except his wife, who, Allah says, has been destined to remain with those who will stay behind."[60]
QXP	"Excepting his wife. Allah has decreed that she would stay behind (due to her disobedi-ence)."
Maulana Ali	Except his wife: We ordained that she shall surely be of those who remain behind.
Free Minds	"Except for his wife, we have measured that she will be with those destroyed."
Qaribullah	but his wife. We decreed that she should be amongst those who remain behind.

George Sale	except his wife; we have decreed that she shall be one of those who remain behind to be destroyed with the infidels.
JM Rodwell	Except his wife. We have decreed that she shall be of those who linger."

Asad	excepting only his wife, [of whom God says,] `We have ordained [that], behold, she should be among those who stay behind!' '4z

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‏15:61 فلما جاء ال لوط المرسلون

Transliteration	Falamma jaa ala lootin almursaloona
Literal	So when the messengers came (to) Lot's family .

Yusuf Ali	At length when the messengers arrived among the adherents of Lut,
Pickthal	And when the messengers came unto the family of Lot,
Arberry	So, when the envoys came to the folk of Lot,
Shakir	So when the messengers came to Lut's followers,
Sarwar	When the Messengers came to the family of Lot,
Khalifa	The messengers went to Lot's town.
Hilali/Khan	Then, when the Messengers (the angels) came unto the family of Lout (Lot).
H/K/Saheeh	And when the messengers came to the family of Lot,
Malik	So when the emissaries came to the family of Lot,[61]
QXP	When the Messengers came to Lot's house,
Maulana Ali	So when the messengers came to Lot’s followers,
Free Minds	So when the messengers came to the family of Lot.
Qaribullah	And when the envoys came to the family of Lot,

George Sale	And when the messengers came to the family of Lot,
JM Rodwell	And when the Sent Ones came to the family of Lot

Asad	AND WHEN the messengers [of God] came to the house of Lot,

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‏15:62 قال انكم قوم منكرون

Transliteration	Qala innakum qawmun munkaroona
Literal	He said: "That you are a disguised/unknown nation."

Yusuf Ali	He said: "Ye appear to be uncommon folk."
Pickthal	He said: Lo! ye are folk unknown (to me).
Arberry	he said, 'Surely you are a people unknown to me!'
Shakir	He said: Surely you are an unknown people.
Sarwar	he said, "You seem to be strangers".
Khalifa	He said, "You are unknown people."
Hilali/Khan	He said: "Verily! You are people unknown to me."
H/K/Saheeh	He said, "Indeed, you are people unknown."
Malik	he said: " You appear to be strangers."[62]
QXP	He said, "Behold, you are people unknown."
Maulana Ali	He said: Surely you are an unknown people.
Free Minds	He said: "You are a people unknown to me."
Qaribullah	he said to them: 'I do not know you. '

George Sale	he said unto them, verily ye are people who are unknown to me.
JM Rodwell	He said, "Yes; are persons unknown to me."

Asad	he said: "Behold, you are people unknown [here] !"

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‏15:63 قالوا بل جئناك بماكانوا فيه يمترون

Transliteration	Qaloo bal ji/naka bima kanoo feehi yamtaroona
Literal	They said: "But we came to you, with what they were in it doubting/arguing."

Yusuf Ali	They said: "Yea, we have come to thee to accomplish that of which they doubt.
Pickthal	They said: Nay, but we bring thee that concerning which they keep disputing,
Arberry	They said, 'Nay, but we have brought thee that concerning which they were doubting.
Shakir	They said: Nay, we have come to you with that about which they disputed.
Sarwar	They replied, "We have come to you about the matter which the (unbelievers) have rejected.
Khalifa	They said, "We bring to you what they have been doubting.
Hilali/Khan	They said: "Nay, we have come to you with that (torment) which they have been doubting.
H/K/Saheeh	They said, "But we have come to you with that about which they were disputing,
Malik	They said: "We have come to you with that concerning which these people had doubts.[63]
QXP	They answered, "Nay, we bring to you the decision of what they keep disputing with you."
Maulana Ali	They said: Nay, we have come to thee with that about which they disputed.
Free Minds	They said: "Alas, we have come to you with that which they are doubting."
Qaribullah	'No, ' they replied: 'We bring you (news) of that concerning which they were doubting.

George Sale	They answered, but we are come unto thee to execute that sentence, concerning which your fellow citizens doubted:
JM Rodwell	They said, "Yes; but we have come to thee for a purpose about which thy people doubt:

Asad	They answered: "Nay, but we have come unto thee with [the announcement of] something that they [who are given to evil] have always been wont to call in question,"

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‏15:64 واتيناك بالحق وانا لصادقون

Transliteration	Waataynaka bialhaqqi wa-inna lasadiqoona
Literal	And we came/brought (to) you with the truth , and that we are truthful (E).

Yusuf Ali	"We have brought to thee that which is inevitably due, and assuredly we tell the truth.
Pickthal	And bring thee the Truth, and lo! we are truth-tellers.
Arberry	We have come to thee with the truth, and assuredly we speak truly.
Shakir	And we have come to you with the truth, and we are most surely truthful.
Sarwar	We have come to you for a genuine purpose and We are true in what we say.
Khalifa	"We bring to you the truth; we are truthful.
Hilali/Khan	"And we have brought to you the truth (the news of the destruction of your nation) and certainly, we tell the truth.
H/K/Saheeh	And we have come to you with truth, and indeed, we are truthful.
Malik	We have come to you with the Truth of Allah’s decree and we are telling you the truth.[64]
QXP	"And we are bringing you the certainty (that the period of respite for your people is over). For, behold, we are indeed truthful."
Maulana Ali	And we have come to thee with the truth, and we are surely truthful.
Free Minds	"And we have come to you with the truth, and we are forthcoming."
Qaribullah	We bring you the truth, and indeed we are truthful.

George Sale	We tell thee a certain truth; and we are messengers of veracity.
JM Rodwell	We have come to thee with very truth, and we are truthful envoys.

Asad	and we are bringing thee the certainty [of its fulfilment] :4s for, behold, we are speaking the truth indeed.

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‏15:65 فاسر باهلك بقطع من الليل واتبع ادبارهم ولايلتفت منكم احد وامضوا حيث تؤمرون

Transliteration	Faasri bi-ahlika biqitAAin mina allayli waittabiAA adbarahum wala yaltafit minkum ahadun waimdoo haythu tu/maroona
Literal	So move/travel/depart at night with your family/people with portions from the night and follow their backs/ends; and no one from you (should) turn around , and proceed/complete where/when you are being ordered/commanded.

Yusuf Ali	"Then travel by night with thy household, when a portion of the night (yet remains), and do thou bring up the rear: let no one amongst you look back, but pass on whither ye are ordered."
Pickthal	So travel with thy household in a portion of the night, and follow thou their backs. Let none of you turn round, but go whither ye are commanded.
Arberry	So set forth, thou with thy family, in a watch of the night, and follow after the backs of them, and let not any one of you turn round; and depart unto the place you are commanded.'
Shakir	Therefore go forth with your followers in a part of the night and yourself follow their rear, and let not any one of you turn round, and go forth whither you are commanded.
Sarwar	Leave the town with your family sometime during the night. Walk behind them and let no one turn around. Proceed as you are commanded."
Khalifa	"You shall take your family during the night. Stay behind them, and make sure that none of you looks back. Go straight as commanded."
Hilali/Khan	"Then travel in a part of the night with your family, and you go behind them in the rear, and let no one amongst you look back, but go on to where you are ordered."
H/K/Saheeh	So set out with your family during a portion of the night and follow behind them and let not anyone among you look back and continue on to where you are commanded."
Malik	You should, therefore, depart with your family during the last hours of the night and you yourself should follow them at their rear; let no one of you look back, keep on going where you are commanded to go."[65]
QXP	"Go, then, with your family and followers while it is yet night. Follow them in the rear, and let none of you look back (ever to come back to this place). But proceed where you are commanded (by your Lord (11:81)."
Maulana Ali	So travel with thy followers for a part of the night and thyself follow their rear; and let not any one of you turn round, and go whither you are commanded.
Free Minds	"So let your family leave during the last hours of the night, and you follow just behind them, and do not let any of you look back, and go to where you are commanded."
Qaribullah	Depart with your family in a part of the night and walk behind them and let none of you turn round. Go to a place where you are commanded. '

George Sale	Therefore lead forth thy family, in some time of the night; and do thou follow behind them, and let none of you turn back; but go whither ye are commanded.
JM Rodwell	Lead forth therefore thy family in the dead of the night; follow thou on their rear: and let no one of you turn round, but pass ye on whither ye are bidden."

Asad	Go, then., with thy household while it is yet night, with thyself following them in the rear; and let none of you look back,' but proceed whither you are bidden."

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‏15:66 وقضينا اليه ذلك الامر ان دابر هؤلاء مقطوع مصبحين

Transliteration	Waqadayna ilayhi thalika al-amra anna dabira haola-i maqtooAAun musbiheena
Literal	And We ordered/passed judgment to him (of) that the matter/affair/order/command, that those (people's) root/remainder (is) cut off/severed by the morning/daybreak.

Yusuf Ali	And We made known this decree to him, that the last remnants of those (sinners) should be cut off by the morning.
Pickthal	And We made plain the case to him, that the root of them (who did wrong) was to be cut at early morn.
Arberry	And We decreed for him that commandment, that the last remnant of those should be cut off in the morning.
Shakir	And We revealed to him this decree, that the roots of these shall be cut off in the morning.
Sarwar	We informed him that the unbelievers would be utterly destroyed.
Khalifa	We delivered to him this command: those people are to be annihilated in the morning.
Hilali/Khan	And We made known this decree to him, that the root of those (sinners) was to be cut off in the early morning.
H/K/Saheeh	And We conveyed to him [the decree] of that matter: that those [sinners] would be eliminated by early morning.
Malik	We informed him about this decree of Ours that the roots of the sinners of his city would be cut off by the morning.[66]
QXP	And We revealed to Lot this decree, "The last remnant of those shall be wiped out in the morning."
Maulana Ali	And We made known to him this decree, that the roots of these should be cut off in the morning.
Free Minds	And We made it known to him, that the seed of these people will be cut off in the morning.
Qaribullah	And We made known to him this decree that the wrongdoers were to be utterly cut off in the morning.

George Sale	And We gave him this command; because the utmost remnant of those people was to be cut off in the morning.
JM Rodwell	And this command we gave him because to the last man should these people be cut off at morning.

Asad	And [through Our messengers] We revealed unto him this decree: "The last remnant of those [sinners] shall be wiped out in the morn."

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‏15:67 وجاء اهل المدينة يستبشرون

Transliteration	Wajaa ahlu almadeenati yastabshiroona
Literal	And the city's/town's people came cheerful/rejoicing ."

Yusuf Ali	The inhabitants of the city came in (mad) joy (at news of the young men).
Pickthal	And the people of the city came, rejoicing at the news (of new arrivals).
Arberry	And the people of the city came rejoicing.
Shakir	And the people of the town came rejoicing.
Sarwar	The people of the town rejoicingly
Khalifa	The people of the city came joyfully.
Hilali/Khan	And the inhabitants of the city came rejoicing (at the news of the young mens arrival).
H/K/Saheeh	And the people of the city came rejoicing.
Malik	The people of the town came rejoicing to the house of Lot when they heard the news of those two young male visitors.[67]
QXP	(As this conversation was taking place), people of the town came rejoicing in anticipation. (They thought that these Messengers would make for them permissible what Lot had been declaring non-permissible).
Maulana Ali	And the people of the town came rejoicing.
Free Minds	And the people of the city came seeking good news.
Qaribullah	The people of the city came to him rejoicing.

George Sale	And the inhabitants of the city came unto Lot, rejoicing at the news of the arrival of some strangers.
JM Rodwell	Then came the people of the city rejoicing at the news-

Asad	And the people of the city came [unto Lot], rejoicing at the glad tiding."

al-Hijr 015:068

‏15:68 قال ان هؤلاء ضيفي فلا تفضحون

Transliteration	Qala inna haola-i dayfee fala tafdahooni
Literal	He said: "That those (are) my guests, so do not expose my faults (scandalize me)."

Yusuf Ali	Lut said: "These are my guests: disgrace me not:
Pickthal	He said: Lo! they are my guests. Affront me not!
Arberry	He said, 'These are my guests; put me not to shame,
Shakir	He said: Surely these are my guests, therefore do not disgrace me,
Sarwar	rushed towards the house of Lot. Lot said to them, "These are my guests. Do not disgrace me.
Khalifa	He said, "These are my guests; do not embarrass me.
Hilali/Khan	(Lout (Lot)) said: "Verily! these are my guests, so shame me not.
H/K/Saheeh	[Lot] said, "Indeed, these are my guests, so do not shame me.
Malik	Lot said: "They are my guests, so do not disgrace me.[68]
QXP	Lot said, "Behold, these are my guests; so do not embarrass me."
Maulana Ali	He said: These are my guests, so disgrace me not,
Free Minds	He said: "These are my guests, so do not embarrass me!"
Qaribullah	He said: 'These are my guests; do not shame me.

George Sale	And he said unto them, verily these are my guests: Wherefore do not disgrace me by abusing them;
JM Rodwell	He said, "These are my guests: therefore disgrace me not.

Asad	Exclaimed [Lot]: "Behold, these are my guests: so put me not to shame,

al-Hijr 015:069

‏15:69 واتقوا الله ولاتخزون

Transliteration	Waittaqoo Allaha wala tukhzooni
Literal	And fear and obey God and do not shame/disgrace me .

Yusuf Ali	"But fear Allah, and shame me not."
Pickthal	And keep your duty to Allah, and shame me not!
Arberry	and fear God, and do not degrade me.'
Shakir	And guard against (the punishment of) Allah and do not put me to shame.
Sarwar	Have fear of God and do not humiliate me".
Khalifa	"Fear GOD, and do not shame me."
Hilali/Khan	"And fear Allah and disgrace me not."
H/K/Saheeh	And fear Allah and do not disgrace me."
Malik	Have fear of Allah and do not put me to shame."[69]
QXP	"Be mindful of Allah and disgrace me not!"
Maulana Ali	And keep your duty to Allah and shame me not.
Free Minds	"And be aware of God, and do not disgrace me!"
Qaribullah	Fear Allah and do not disgrace me. '

George Sale	but fear God, and put me not to shame.
JM Rodwell	And fear God and put me not to shame."

Asad	but be conscious of God and disgrace me not!"

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‏15:70 قالوا اولم ننهك عن العالمين

Transliteration	Qaloo awa lam nanhaka AAani alAAalameena
Literal	They said: "And did we not forbid/prevent you from the creations all together/(universes)?"

Yusuf Ali	They said: "Did we not forbid thee (to speak) for all and sundry?"
Pickthal	They said; Have we not forbidden you from (entertaining) anyone?
Arberry	They said, 'Have we not forbidden thee all beings?'
Shakir	They said: Have we not forbidden you from (other) people?
Sarwar	They replied, "Did we not forbid you to bring anyone to your house?".
Khalifa	They said, "Did we not enjoin you from contacting anyone?"
Hilali/Khan	They (people of the city) said: "Did we not forbid you to entertain (or protect) any of the Alameen (people, foreigners, strangers, etc. from us)?"
H/K/Saheeh	They said, "Have we not forbidden you from [protecting] people?"
Malik	They said: "Have we not forbidden you to plead for the rest of the world?"[70]
QXP	They answered, "Haven't we forbidden you to entertain any kind of people (who are strangers)?"
Maulana Ali	They said: Did we not forbid thee from (entertaining) people?
Free Minds	They said: "Did we not forbid you from outsiders?"
Qaribullah	They replied: 'Have we not forbidden you (the people of) the worlds? '

George Sale	They answered, have we not forbidden thee from entertaining or protecting any man?
JM Rodwell	They said, "Have we not forbidden thee to entertain any one whatever?"

Asad	They answered: "Have we not forbidden thee [to offer protection] to any kind of people?"9 relevant notes. AL-HlJR SCRAH

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‏15:71 قال هؤلاء بناتي ان كنتم فاعلين

Transliteration	Qala haola-i banatee in kuntum faAAileena
Literal	He said: "Those (are) my daughters, if you were making/doing."

Yusuf Ali	He said: "There are my daughters (to marry), if ye must act (so)."
Pickthal	He said: Here are my daughters, if ye must be doing (so).
Arberry	He said, 'These are my daughters, if you would be doing.'
Shakir	He said: These are my daughters, if you will do (aught).
Sarwar	Lot said, "These are my daughters if you want them."
Khalifa	He said, "Here are my daughters, if you must."
Hilali/Khan	(Lout (Lot)) said: "These (the girls of the nation) are my daughters (to marry lawfully), if you must act (so)."
H/K/Saheeh	[Lot] said, "These are my daughters if you would be doers [of lawful marriage]."
Malik	He said: "Here are my daughters, if you must act."[71]
QXP	Lot said, "Your wives, who are like my daughters, are better for you."
Maulana Ali	He said: These are my daughters, if you will do (aught).
Free Minds	He said: "Here are my daughters if it is your intention."
Qaribullah	He said: 'Here are my daughters; take them (in marriage), if you would be doing. '

George Sale	Lot replied, these are my daughters; therefore rather make use of them, if ye be resolved to do what ye purpose.
JM Rodwell	He said, "Here are my daughters, if ye will thus act."

Asad	[Lot] said: "[Take instead] these daughters of mine," if you must do [whatever you intend to do]!"

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‏15:72 لعمرك انهم لفي سكرتهم يعمهون

Transliteration	LaAAamruka innahum lafee sakratihim yaAAmahoona
Literal	To your life/age (an oath) that they truly are in (E) their intoxication/loss of judgment being confused/puzzled .

Yusuf Ali	Verily, by thy life (O Prophet), in their wild intoxication, they wander in distraction, to and fro.
Pickthal	By thy life (O Muhammad) they moved blindly in the frenzy of approaching death.
Arberry	By thy life, they wandered blindly in their dazzlement,
Shakir	By your life! they were blindly wandering on in their intoxication.
Sarwar	By your life! In their drunkenness they were truly blind.
Khalifa	But, alas, they were totally blinded by their lust.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, by your life (O Muhammad SAW), in their wild intoxication, they were wandering blindly.
H/K/Saheeh	By your life, [O Muúammad], indeed they were, in their intoxication, wandering blindly.
Malik	By your life, O Prophet Muhammad, they were madly blundering in their intoxication of lust![72]
QXP	The Messengers said to Lot, "They won't listen to you even if you preach them all your life." They were totally intoxicated, stumbling up and down.
Maulana Ali	By thy life! they blindly wandered on in their frenzy.
Free Minds	By your life, they are in their drunkenness, blundering.
Qaribullah	By your life, they wandered blindly in their dazzlement.

George Sale	As thou livest they wander in their folly.
JM Rodwell	As thou livest, O Muhammad, they were bewildered in the drunkenness of their lust.

Asad	[But the angels spoke thus:] "As thou livest, [O Lot, they will not listen to thee:]5' behold, in their delirium [of lust] they are but blit ly stumbling to and fro!"

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‏15:73 فاخذتهم الصيحة مشرقين

Transliteration	Faakhathat-humu alssayhatu mushriqeena
Literal	So the loud strong cry/torture raid took/punished them at sunrise.

Yusuf Ali	But the (mighty) Blast overtook them before morning,
Pickthal	Then the (Awful) Cry overtook them at the sunrise.
Arberry	and the Cry seized them at the sunrise,
Shakir	So the rumbling overtook them (while) entering upon the time of sunrise;
Sarwar	An explosion struck them at sunrise.
Khalifa	Consequently, the disaster struck them in the morning.
Hilali/Khan	So As-Saeehah (torment - awful cry, etc.) overtook them at the time of sunrise;
H/K/Saheeh	So the shriek seized them at sunrise.
Malik	So the mighty blast overtook them at sunrise.[73]
QXP	The blast (of Our Requital) overtook them at the time of sunrise.
Maulana Ali	So the cry overtook them at sunrise;
Free Minds	So the scream took them at sunrise.
Qaribullah	At sunrise a dreadful Shout seized them.

George Sale	Wherefore a terrible storm from heaven assailed them at sun-rise:
JM Rodwell	So a tempest overtook them at their sunrise,

Asad	And thereupon the blast [of Our punishment] overtook them32 at the time of sunrise,

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‏15:74 فجعلنا عاليها سافلها وامطرنا عليهم حجارة من سجيل

Transliteration	FajaAAalna AAaliyaha safilaha waamtarna AAalayhim hijaratan min sijjeelin
Literal	So We made its highest/elevated , its lowest/bottom, and We rained on them stones of dry and hardened mud.

Yusuf Ali	And We turned (the cities) upside down, and rained down on them brimstones hard as baked clay.
Pickthal	And We utterly confounded them, and We rained upon them stones of heated clay.
Arberry	and We turned it uppermost nethermost and rained on it stones of baked clay.
Shakir	Thus did We turn it upside down, and rained down upon them stones of what had been decreed.
Sarwar	We turned the town upside-down and showered on them lumps of baked clay.
Khalifa	We turned it upside down, and showered them with devastating rocks.
Hilali/Khan	And We turned (the towns of Sodom in Palestine) upside down and rained down on them stones of baked clay.
H/K/Saheeh	And We made the highest part [of the city] its lowest and rained upon them stones of hard clay.
Malik	Thus We turned the town upside down and rained down on them brimstones of baked clay.[74]
QXP	And We turned the towns upside down and showered upon them hard heated rocks.
Maulana Ali	Thus We turned it upside down and rained upon them hard stones.
Free Minds	Thus We turned it upside down, and rained over them with rocks made from hardened clay.
Qaribullah	We laid it (the city) upside down and rained stones of baked clay upon them.

George Sale	And We turned the city upside down; and We rained on them stones of baked clay.
JM Rodwell	And we turned the city upside down, and we rained stones of baked clay upon them.

Asad	and We turned those [sinful towns} upside down, and rained down upon them stone-hard blows of chastisement pre-ordained.s'

al-Hijr 015:075

‏15:75 ان في ذلك لايات للمتوسمين

Transliteration	Inna fee thalika laayatin lilmutawassimeena
Literal	That in that (are) evidences/signs (E) , to the observing/scrutinizing .

Yusuf Ali	Behold! in this are Signs for those who by tokens do understand.
Pickthal	Lo! therein verily are portents for those who read the signs.
Arberry	Surely in that are signs for such as mark;
Shakir	Surely in this are signs for those who examine.
Sarwar	In this there is evidence (of the Truth) for the prudent ones.
Khalifa	This is a lesson for those who possess intelligence.
Hilali/Khan	Surely! In this are signs, for those who see (or understand or learn the lessons from the Signs of Allah).
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed in that are signs for those who discern.
Malik	Surely there are major lessons in this for those who investigate,[75]
QXP	Therein verily are lessons for those who read the signs.
Maulana Ali	Surely in this are signs for those who take a lesson.
Free Minds	In this are signs for those who see.
Qaribullah	Surely, in that there are signs for those who contemplate.

George Sale	Verily herein are signs unto men of sagacity:
JM Rodwell	Verily, in this are signs for those who scan heedfully;

Asad	Verily, in all this there are messages indeed for those who can read the signs:"

al-Hijr 015:076

‏15:76 وانها لسبيل مقيم

Transliteration	Wa-innaha labisabeelin muqeemin
Literal	And that it truly is with a continuing/keeping up path/means (E) .

Yusuf Ali	And the (cities were) right on the high-road.
Pickthal	And lo! it is upon a road still uneffaced.
Arberry	surely it is on a way yet remaining;
Shakir	And surely it is on a road that still abides.
Sarwar	That town lies on a road which still exists.
Khalifa	This will always be the system.
Hilali/Khan	And verily! They (the cities) were right on the highroad (from Makkah to Syria i.e. the place where the Dead Sea is now).
H/K/Saheeh	And indeed, those cities are [situated] on an established road.
Malik	and this smitten town still lies right on the permanent highway on which the unbelievers travel during their business trips.[76]
QXP	And behold, those towns (Sodom and Gomorrah) stood by a road that still exists.
Maulana Ali	And it is on a road that still abides.
Free Minds	And it was on an established path.
Qaribullah	Indeed, it is on a way which still exists.

George Sale	And those cities were punished, to point out a right way for men to walk in.
JM Rodwell	And these cities lay on the high road.

Asad	for, behold, those [towns] stood by a road that still exists."

al-Hijr 015:077

‏15:77 ان في ذلك لاية للمؤمنين

Transliteration	Inna fee thalika laayatan lilmu/mineena
Literal	That in that (is) a sign/evidence (E) to the believers.

Yusuf Ali	Behold! in this is a sign for those who believed.
Pickthal	Lo! therein is indeed a portent for believers.
Arberry	surely in that is a sign for believers.
Shakir	Most surely there is a sign in this for the believers.
Sarwar	In this there is evidence (of the Truth) for the believers.
Khalifa	This is a sign for the believers.
Hilali/Khan	Surely! Therein is indeed a sign for the believers.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed in that is a sign for the believers.
Malik	Indeed there is a sign in this for the true believers.[77]
QXP	Verily, herein lies a message indeed for those who believe.
Maulana Ali	Verily therein is a sign for the believers.
Free Minds	In that is a sign for the believers.
Qaribullah	Surely, in that there is a sign for those who believe.

George Sale	Verily herein is a sign unto the true believers.
JM Rodwell	Verily, in this are signs for the faithful.

Asad	Verily, herein lies a message indeed for all who believe [in God].

al-Hijr 015:078

‏15:78 وان كان اصحاب الايكة لظالمين

Transliteration	Wa-in kana as-habu al-aykati lathalimeena
Literal	And if owners/company (of) the thicket/dense tangled trees were unjust/oppressive (E).

Yusuf Ali	And the Companions of the Wood were also wrong-doers;
Pickthal	And the dwellers in the wood indeed were evil-doers.
Arberry	Certainly the dwellers in the Thicket were evildoers,
Shakir	And the dwellers of the thicket also were most surely unjust.
Sarwar	Since the People of the Forest were unjust,
Khalifa	The people of the woods also were transgressors.
Hilali/Khan	And the dwellers in the wood (i.e. the people of Madyan (Midian) to whom Prophet Shuaib () was sent by Allah), were also Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.).
H/K/Saheeh	And the companions of the thicket were [also] wrongdoers.
Malik	The people of Al- Aikah (the nation of Prophet Shu’aib) were also wrongdoers.[78]
QXP	And the dwellers in woods (of Midyan, the people of Shoaib), were also wrongdoers.
Maulana Ali	And the dwellers of the thicket were indeed iniquitous:
Free Minds	And the dwellers of the forest were wicked.
Qaribullah	The dwellers of the Thicket were harmdoers.

George Sale	The inhabitants of the wood near Midian were also ungodly:
JM Rodwell	The inhabitants also of El Aika were sinners:

Asad	AND THE DWELLERS of the wooded dales [of Madyan, too,] were inveterate evildoers,

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‏15:79 فانتقمنا منهم وانهما لبامام مبين

Transliteration	Faintaqamna minhum wa-innahuma labi-imamin mubeenin
Literal	So We revenged from them that they (B) truly (the two nations) are with a clear/evident leader/example (E) .

Yusuf Ali	So We exacted retribution from them. They were both on an open highway, plain to see.
Pickthal	So we took vengeance on them; and lo! they both are on a high-road plain to see.
Arberry	and We took vengeance on them. The two of them were upon a roadway manifest.
Shakir	So We inflicted retribution on them, and they are both, indeed, on an open road (still) pursued.
Sarwar	We afflicted them with punishment. Both people had clear (divine) authority among them.
Khalifa	Consequently, we avenged from them, and both communities are fully documented.
Hilali/Khan	So, We took vengeance on them. They are both on an open highway, plain to see.
H/K/Saheeh	So We took retribution from them, and indeed, both [cities] are on a clear highway.
Malik	So We inflicted retribution on them. The ruined towns of these two nations are lying on an open road.[79]
QXP	And so Our just Law of Requital struck them. And, behold, these both communities lived by a highway, to this day plain to see.
Maulana Ali	So We inflicted retribution on them. And they are both on an open high road.
Free Minds	So, We sought revenge from them. And they were both on an open plain.
Qaribullah	On them, too, We took vengeance, and they are both on a clear roadway.

George Sale	Wherefore We took vengeance on them. And both of them were destroyed, to serve as a manifest rule for men to direct their actions by.
JM Rodwell	So we took vengeance on them, and they both became a plain example.

Asad	and so We inflicted Our retribution on them. And, behold, both these [sinful communities] lived by a highway, [to this day] plain to seed'

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‏15:80 ولقد كذب اصحاب الحجر المرسلين

Transliteration	Walaqad kaththaba as-habu alhijri almursaleena
Literal	And the forbidden's/mind's owners/company denied the messengers.

Yusuf Ali	The Companions of the Rocky Tract also rejected the messengers:
Pickthal	And the dwellers in Al-Hijr denied (Our) messengers.
Arberry	The dwellers in El-Hijr cried lies to the Envoys.
Shakir	And the dwellers of the Rock certainly rejected the messengers;
Sarwar	People of Hijr rejected the Messengers.
Khalifa	The people of Al-Hijr disbelieved the messengers.
Hilali/Khan	And verily, the dwellers of Al-Hijr (the rocky tract) denied the Messengers.
H/K/Saheeh	And certainly did the companions of Thamud deny the messengers.
Malik	The people of Hijr also denied their Messenger.[80]
QXP	And likewise indeed, the dwellers in Al-Hijr (Thamud of Saleh) denied Our Messengers.
Maulana Ali	And the dwellers of the Rock indeed rejected the messengers;
Free Minds	And the dwellers of the cavern disbelieved the messengers.
Qaribullah	And the dwellers of Al Hijr also belied the Messengers.

George Sale	And the inhabitants of Al Hejr likewise heretofore accused the messengers of God of imposture:
JM Rodwell	And the people of HEDJR treated God's messengers as liars.

Asad	AND, [likewise,] indeed, the people of AI-Hijr51 gave the lie to [Our] message-bearers:

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‏15:81 واتيناهم اياتنا فكانوا عنها معرضين

Transliteration	Waataynahum ayatina fakanoo AAanha muAArideena
Literal	And We gave/brought them Our verses/evidences , so they were objecting/opposing/turning away from it.

Yusuf Ali	We sent them Our Signs, but they persisted in turning away from them.
Pickthal	And we gave them Our revelations, but they were averse to them.
Arberry	We brought them. Our signs, and they turned away from them.
Shakir	And We gave them Our communications, but they turned aside from them;
Sarwar	We showed them miracles but they ignored them.
Khalifa	We gave them our revelations, but they disregarded them.
Hilali/Khan	And We gave them Our Signs, but they were averse to them.
H/K/Saheeh	And We gave them Our signs, but from them they were turning away.
Malik	We gave them Our signs, but they ignored them.[81]
QXP	And We gave them Our Messages, but they stubbornly turned away from them.
Maulana Ali	And We gave them Our messages, but they turned away from them:
Free Minds	And We gave them Our signs, but they turned away from them.
Qaribullah	We brought them signs, but they turned away.

George Sale	And We produced our signs unto them, but they retired afar off from the same.
JM Rodwell	And we brought forth our signs to them, but they drew back from them:

Asad	for We did vouchsafe them Our messages, but they obstinately turned their backs upon them-

al-Hijr 015:082

‏15:82 وكانوا ينحتون من الجبال بيوتا امنين

Transliteration	Wakanoo yanhitoona mina aljibali buyootan amineena
Literal	And they were carving out/cutting from the mountains houses/homes safely/securely.

Yusuf Ali	Out of the mountains did they hew (their) edifices, (feeling themselves) secure.
Pickthal	And they used to hew out dwellings from the hills, (wherein they dwelt) secure.
Arberry	They were hewing the mountains into houses, therein dwelling securely;
Shakir	And they hewed houses in the mountains in security.
Sarwar	They would carve secure houses out of the mountains.
Khalifa	They used to carve secure homes out of the mountains.
Hilali/Khan	And they used to hew out dwellings from the mountains (feeling themselves) secure.
H/K/Saheeh	And they used to carve from the mountains, houses, feeling secure.
Malik	They hewed their homes in the mountains for safety.[82]
QXP	Even as they (with power given by Us) used to carve homes in the mountains for security.
Maulana Ali	And they hewed houses in the mountains, in security.
Free Minds	And they used to sculpt from the mountains dwellings that were secure.
Qaribullah	They hewed their dwellings out of the mountains in safety.

George Sale	And they hewed houses out of mountains, to secure themselves.
JM Rodwell	And they hewed them out abodes in the mountains to secure them:

Asad	notwithstanding commentary on this verse. The of [God's] punish that they had been wont [to enjoy Our blessings and] to hew out dwellings from the mountains, [wherein they could live] in security" -:

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‏15:83 فاخذتهم الصيحة مصبحين

Transliteration	Faakhathat-humu alssayhatu musbiheena
Literal	So the loud strong cry/torture raid took/punished them in the morning/daybreak. 178

Yusuf Ali	But the (mighty) Blast seized them of a morning,
Pickthal	But the (Awful) Cry overtook them at the morning hour,
Arberry	and the Cry seized them in the morning;
Shakir	So the rumbling overtook them in the morning;
Sarwar	An explosion struck them in the morning.
Khalifa	The disaster hit them in the morning.
Hilali/Khan	But As-Saeehah (torment - awful cry etc.) overtook them in the early morning (of the fourth day of their promised punishment days).
H/K/Saheeh	But the shriek seized them at early morning.
Malik	But the mighty blast seized them one morning, and all their labor of building their homes through carving the rocks did not avail them.[83]
QXP	And so the blast (of Our Requital) overtook them early in the morning.
Maulana Ali	So the cry overtook them in the morning;
Free Minds	So the scream took them in the morning.
Qaribullah	But the Shout seized them in the morning,

George Sale	But a terrible noise from heaven assailed them in the morning:
JM Rodwell	But a tempest surprised them at early morn,

Asad	and so the blast [of Our punishmennt] overtook them at early morn,

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‏15:84 فما اغنى عنهم ما كانوا يكسبون

Transliteration	Fama aghna AAanhum ma kanoo yaksiboona
Literal	So what they were gaining/acquiring did not enrich/suffice them from them (was of no benefit to them).

Yusuf Ali	And of no avail to them was all that they did (with such art and care)!
Pickthal	And that which they were wont to count as gain availed them not.
Arberry	that they earned did not avail them.
Shakir	And what they earned did not avail them.
Sarwar	Out of what they had gained, nothing proved to be of any benefit to them.
Khalifa	What they hoarded did not help them.
Hilali/Khan	And all that which they used to earn availed them not.
H/K/Saheeh	So nothing availed them [from] what they used to earn.
Malik	We have not created the Heavens and the Earth, and all that lies between them but to manifest the Truth.[84]
QXP	And of no avail to them was all the power that they had acquired.
Maulana Ali	And what they earned availed them not.
Free Minds	What benefit did what they earn make for them?
Qaribullah	and that which they had earned did not help them.

George Sale	Neither was what they had wrought of any advantage unto them.
JM Rodwell	And their labours availed them nothing.

Asad	and of no avail to them was all [the power] that they had acquired.

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‏15:85 وماخلقنا السماوات والارض ومابينهما الا بالحق وان الساعة لاتية فاصفح الصفح الجميل

Transliteration	Wama khalaqna alssamawati waal-arda wama baynahuma illa bialhaqqi wa-inna alssaAAata laatiyatun faisfahi alssafha aljameela
Literal	And We did not create the skies/space and the earth/Planet Earth and what (is) between them (B) except with the truth , and that truly the Hour/Resurrection is coming (E) so forgive/pardon the forgiveness/pardon, the beautiful/graceful .

Yusuf Ali	We created not the heavens, the earth, and all between them, but for just ends. And the Hour is surely coming (when this will be manifest). So overlook (any human faults) with gracious forgiveness.
Pickthal	We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them save with truth, and lo! the Hour is surely coming. So forgive, (O Muhammad), with a gracious forgiveness.
Arberry	We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, save in truth. Surely the Hour is coming; so pardon thou, with a gracious pardoning.
Shakir	And We did not create the heavens and the earth and what is between them two but in truth; and the hour is most surely coming, so turn away with kindly forgiveness.
Sarwar	We have created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, for a genuine purpose. The Day of Judgment will certainly approach, so (Muhammad) forgive them graciously.
Khalifa	We did not create the heavens and the earth, and everything between them, except for a specific purpose. The end of the world will come, so treat them with benign neglect.
Hilali/Khan	And We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them except with truth, and the Hour is surely coming, so overlook (O Muhammad SAW), their faults with gracious forgiveness. (This was before the ordainment of Jihad holy fighting in Allahs Cause).
H/K/Saheeh	And We have not created the heavens and earth and that between them except in truth. And indeed, the Hour is coming; so forgive with gracious forgiveness.
Malik	The Hour of Doom is sure to come, so overlook their misbehavior in a gracious manner.[85]
QXP	Remember, We have not created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, without Purpose. (Nations that do not fit themselves in the Divine Plan get wiped out. So shall happen to your people, (O Prophet), if they do not mend their ways). Behold, the Hour is surely coming (when you shall be victorious). So overlook their faults, and forgive them graciously. (73:10).
Maulana Ali	And We created not the heavens and the earth and what is between them but with truth. And the Hour is surely coming, so turn away with kindly forgiveness.
Free Minds	And We have not created the heavens and the Earth and what is in between except with the truth. And the Hour is coming, so overlook their faults gracefully.
Qaribullah	We did not create the heavens and the earth, and what is between them except in truth. The Hour is sure to come, therefore, forgive them with a gracious pardon.

George Sale	We have not created the heavens and the earth, and whatever is contained between them, otherwise than in justice: And the hour of judgement shall surely come. Wherefore, O Mohammed, forgive thy people with a gracious forgiveness.
JM Rodwell	We have not created the heavens and the earth and all that between them is, but for a worthy end. And verily, "the hour" shall surely come. Wherefore do thou, Muhammad, forgive with kindly forgiveness,

Asad	AND [remember:] We have not created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them without [an inner] truth;' but, behold, the Hour [when this will become clear to all] is indeed yet to come. Hence, forgive [men's failings] with fair forbearance:

al-Hijr 015:086

‏15:86 ان ربك هو الخلاق العليم

Transliteration	Inna rabbaka huwa alkhallaqu alAAaleemu
Literal	That truly your Lord (is) the creator (E), the knowledgeable.

Yusuf Ali	For verily it is thy Lord who is the Master-Creator, knowing all things.
Pickthal	Lo! Thy Lord! He is the All-Wise Creator.
Arberry	Surely thy Lord, He is the All-creator, the All-knowing.
Shakir	Surely your Lord is the Creator of all things, the Knowing.
Sarwar	Your Lord is certainly the All-knowing Creator.
Khalifa	Your Lord is the Creator, the Omniscient.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, your Lord is the All-Knowing Creator.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, your Lord He is the Knowing Creator.
Malik	Surely your Lord is the All-Knowing Creator.[86]
QXP	Verily, your Lord! He is the All Knowing Creator.
Maulana Ali	Surely thy Lord -- He is the Creator, the Knower.
Free Minds	Your Lord is the Creator, the Knower.
Qaribullah	Your Lord is the Creator, the Knower.

George Sale	Verily thy Lord is the creator of thee and of them, and knoweth what is most expedient.
JM Rodwell	For thy Lord! He is the Creator, the Wise.

Asad	verily, thy Sustainer is the all-knowing Creator of all things !

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‏15:87 ولقد اتيناك سبعا من المثاني والقران العظيم

Transliteration	Walaqad ataynaka sabAAan mina almathanee waalqur-ana alAAatheema
Literal	And We had given/brought you seven from the doubles/strength/capacity and the Koran , the great.

Yusuf Ali	And We have bestowed upon thee the Seven Oft-repeated (verses) and the Grand Qur'an.
Pickthal	We have given thee seven of the oft-repeated (verses) and the great Qur'an.
Arberry	We have given thee seven of the oft-repeated, and the mighty Koran.
Shakir	And certainly We have given you seven of the oft-repeated (verses) and the grand Quran.
Sarwar	(Muhammad), We have given you the seven most repeated (verses) and the great Quran.
Khalifa	We have given you the seven pairs, and the great Quran.
Hilali/Khan	And indeed, We have bestowed upon you seven of Al-Mathani (the seven repeatedly recited Verses), (i.e. Soorat Al-Fatiha) and the Grand Quran.
H/K/Saheeh	And We have certainly given you, [O Muúammad], seven of the often repeated [verses] and the great Qurâ an.
Malik	We have given you the Seven Verses that are worthy of recitation over and over again (Surah Al-Fatiha) and the Glorious Qur'an.[87]
QXP	We have given you several examples from history that repeats itself, and We have given you this Sublime Qur'an that defines the Laws of the rise and fall of nations. (39:23).
Maulana Ali	And certainly We have given thee seven oft-repeated (verses) and the grand Qur’an.
Free Minds	And We have given you seven of the pairs and the great Quran.
Qaribullah	We have given you the seven dual (verses, Al Fatihah) and the Mighty Holy Reading (Koran).

George Sale	We have already brought unto thee seven verses which are frequently to be repeated, and the glorious Koran.
JM Rodwell	We have already given thee the seven verses of repetition and the glorious Koran.

Asad	AND, INDEED, We have bestowed upon thee seven of the oft-repeated [verses], and [have, thus, laid open before thee] this sublime Qur'an:

al-Hijr 015:088

‏15:88 لاتمدن عينيك الى مامتعنا به ازواجا منهم ولاتحزن عليهم واخفض جناحك للمؤمنين

Transliteration	La tamuddanna AAaynayka ila ma mattaAAna bihi azwajan minhum wala tahzan AAalayhim waikhfid janahaka lilmu/mineena
Literal	Do not extend/spread your two eyes to what We made spouses/couples from them enjoy with it, and do not be sad/grievous on (for) them, and be lenient/comforting/lower your wing/side (kindness) to the believers.

Yusuf Ali	Strain not thine eyes. (Wistfully) at what We have bestowed on certain classes of them, nor grieve over them: but lower thy wing (in gentleness) to the believers.
Pickthal	Strain not thine eyes toward that which We cause some wedded pairs among them to enjoin, and be not grieved on their account, and lower thy wing (in tenderness) for the believers.
Arberry	Stretch not thine eyes to that We have given pairs of them to enjoy; and do not sorrow for them, and lower thy wing unto the believers,
Shakir	Do not strain your eyes after what We have given certain classes of them to enjoy, and do not grieve for them, and make yourself gentle to the believers.
Sarwar	Do not yearn for other people's property and wives and do not grieve (that they do not believe). Be kind to the believers.
Khalifa	Do not be jealous of what we bestowed upon the other (messengers), and do not be saddened (by the disbelievers), and lower your wing for the believers.
Hilali/Khan	Look not with your eyes ambitiously at what We have bestowed on certain classes of them (the disbelievers), nor grieve over them. And lower your wings for the believers (be courteous to the fellow-believers).
H/K/Saheeh	Do not extend your eyes toward that by which We have given enjoyment to [certain] categories of the disbelievers, and do not grieve over them. And lower your wing to the believers
Malik	Do not look at the worldly wealth which We have given to different people among them, nor grieve at their condition. Leave them alone, attend to the believers in kindness,[88]
QXP	So do not even look at the worldly possessions that We have given to different people (among the deniers) and grieve not that their luxuries keep them from seeing the Truth. But lower your wing of kindness to the believers. (15:94).
Maulana Ali	Strain not thine eyes at what We have given certain classes of them to enjoy, and grieve not for them, and make thyself gentle to the believers.
Free Minds	So do not linger with your eyes on what We have bestowed upon some couples from them, and do not grieve for them, and lower your wing for the believers.
Qaribullah	Do not stretch your eyes to that We have given pairs of them to enjoy, nor sorrow for them, and lower your wing to the believers.

George Sale	Cast not thine eyes on the good things which We have bestowed on several of the unbelievers, so as to covet the same; neither be thou grieved on their account. Behave thy self with meekness towards the true believers;
JM Rodwell	Strain not thine eyes after the good things we have bestowed on some of the unbelievers: afflict not thyself on their account, and lower thy wing to the faithful.

Asad	[so] turn, not thine eyes [longingly] towards the worldly benefits which We have granted unto some 63 of those [that deny the truth]. And neither grieve over those [who refuse to heed thee], but spread the wings of thy tenderness over the believers,"

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‏15:89 وقل اني انا النذير المبين

Transliteration	Waqul innee ana alnnatheeru almubeenu
Literal	And say: "That I, I am the warner/giver of notice, the clear/evident ."

Yusuf Ali	And say: "I am indeed he that warneth openly and without ambiguity,"-
Pickthal	And say: Lo! I, even I, am a plain warner,
Arberry	and say, 'Surely, I am the manifest warner.'
Shakir	And say: Surely I am the plain warner.
Sarwar	Say, "Indeed, I am simply one who warns."
Khalifa	And proclaim: "I am the manifest warner."
Hilali/Khan	And say: "I am indeed a plain warner."
H/K/Saheeh	And say, "Indeed, I am the clear warner"
Malik	and tell the unbelievers: "Surely I am only a plain Warner."[89]
QXP	Say, "Behold, I am indeed he that warns openly and without ambiguity."
Maulana Ali	And say: I am indeed the plain Wagner.
Free Minds	And Say: "I am the clarifying warner."
Qaribullah	And say: 'I am the plain warner. '

George Sale	and say, I am a public preacher.
JM Rodwell	And SAY: I am the only plain-spoken warner.

Asad	and say: "Behold, I am indeed the plain warner [promised by God] !-

al-Hijr 015:090

‏15:90 كما انزلنا على المقتسمين

Transliteration	Kama anzalna AAala almuqtasimeena
Literal	As We descended on the apportioners/dividers/distributors.

Yusuf Ali	(Of just such wrath) as We sent down on those who divided (Scripture into arbitrary parts),-
Pickthal	Such as We send down for those who make division,
Arberry	So We sent it down to the partitioners,
Shakir	Like as We sent down on the dividers
Sarwar	(We have given you the Quran) as We had given (the Bible) to those who divided themselves into groups
Khalifa	We will deal with the dividers.
Hilali/Khan	As We have sent down on the dividers, (Quraish pagans or Jews and Christians).
H/K/Saheeh	Just as We had revealed [scriptures] to the separators
Malik	This warning is like the warning which We sent down to the schismatics,[90]
QXP	We did send down punishment upon the formulators of sects, after such warnings.
Maulana Ali	Like as We sent down on them who took oaths,
Free Minds	As We have sent down on the dividers.
Qaribullah	So We sent it down to the partitioners,

George Sale	If they believe not, We will inflict a like punishment on them, as We have inflicted on the dividers,
JM Rodwell	We will punish those who foster divisions,

Asad	[For, thou art the bearer of a divine writ66] such AL-HIJR SCRAH 15 as We have bestowed from on high upon those who [afterwards] broke it up into parts ,e'

al-Hijr 015:091

‏15:91 الذين جعلوا القران عضين

Transliteration	Allatheena jaAAaloo alqur-ana AAideena
Literal	Those who made the Koran bits/divisions/enchantments .

Yusuf Ali	(So also on such) as have made Qur'an into shreds (as they please).
Pickthal	Those who break the Qur'an into parts.
Arberry	who have broken the Koran into fragments.
Shakir	Those who made the Quran into shreds.
Sarwar	and also divided the Quran believing in some parts and rejecting others.
Khalifa	They accept the Quran only partially.
Hilali/Khan	Who have made the Quran into parts. (i.e. believed in a part and disbelieved in the other).
H/K/Saheeh	Who have made the Qurâ an into portions.
Malik	the one who divided their Qur’an into separate parts, believing in some and denying others.[91]
QXP	Now those who cause division and sectarianism after (this Revelation), will be seen as dismembering the Qur'an.
Maulana Ali	Those who divided the Qur’an into parts.
Free Minds	The ones who have made the Quran obsolete.
Qaribullah	who have broken the Koran into parts,

George Sale	who distinguished the Koran into different parts;
JM Rodwell	Who break up the Koran into parts:

Asad	[and] who [now] declare this Qur'an to be [a tissue of] falsehoods!

al-Hijr 015:092

‏15:92 فوربك لنسألنهم اجمعين

Transliteration	Fawarabbika lanas-alannahum ajmaAAeena
Literal	So by/with your Lord, We will ask/question them (E) all together .

Yusuf Ali	Therefore, by the Lord, We will, of a surety, call them to account,
Pickthal	Them, by thy Lord, We shall question, every one,
Arberry	Now by thy Lord, We shall surely question them all together
Shakir	So, by your Lord, We would most certainly question them all,
Sarwar	By the Lord, We will hold them all responsible
Khalifa	By your Lord, we will question them all,
Hilali/Khan	So, by your Lord (O Muhammad SAW), We shall certainly call all of them to account.
H/K/Saheeh	So by your Lord, We will surely question them all
Malik	So by your Lord! We will question them all[92]
QXP	Them, by your Lord! We shall indeed call them to account, everyone and all.
Maulana Ali	So, by thy Lord! We shall question them all.
Free Minds	By your Lord, We will ask them all.
Qaribullah	so by your Lord, We will question them all

George Sale	for by thy Lord, We will demand an account from them all,
JM Rodwell	By thy Lord! we will surely take account from them one and all,

Asad	But, by thy Sustainer! [On the Day of Judgment] We shall indeed call them to account, one and all,

al-Hijr 015:093

‏15:93 عما كانوا يعملون

Transliteration	AAamma kanoo yaAAmaloona
Literal	About what they were making/doing .

Yusuf Ali	For all their deeds.
Pickthal	Of what they used to do.
Arberry	concerning that they were doing.
Shakir	As to what they did.
Sarwar	for what they have done.
Khalifa	about everything they have done.
Hilali/Khan	For all that they used to do.
H/K/Saheeh	About what they used to do.
Malik	about their doings.[93]
QXP	For whatever they have done!
Maulana Ali	As to what they did.
Free Minds	Regarding what they use to do.
Qaribullah	about what they did.

George Sale	of that which they have wrought.
JM Rodwell	Concerning that which they have done.

Asad	for whatever they have done!

al-Hijr 015:094

‏15:94 فاصدع بماتؤمر واعرض عن المشركين

Transliteration	FaisdaAA bima tu/maru waaAArid AAani almushrikeena
Literal	So uncover/declare openly with what you are being ordered/commanded, and turn away from the sharers/takers of partners (with God).

Yusuf Ali	Therefore expound openly what thou art commanded, and turn away from those who join false gods with Allah.
Pickthal	So proclaim that which thou art commanded, and withdraw from the idolaters.
Arberry	So shout that thou art commanded and turn thou away from the idolaters.
Shakir	Therefore declare openly what you are bidden and turn aside from the polytheists.
Sarwar	Preach what you have been commanded to and stay away from the pagans.
Khalifa	Therefore, carry out the orders given to you, and disregard the idol worshipers.
Hilali/Khan	Therefore proclaim openly (Allahs Message Islamic Monotheism) that which you are commanded, and turn away from Al-Mushrikoon (polytheists, idolaters, and disbelievers, etc. - see V.2:105).
H/K/Saheeh	Then declare what you are commanded and turn away from the polytheists.
Malik	Therefore, proclaim publicly what you are commanded and turn away from the pagans.[94]
QXP	Hence, proclaim openly all that you have been commanded and disregard those who bring forth 'authorities' parallel to Him.
Maulana Ali	Therefore declare openly what thou art commanded, and turn away from he polytheists.
Free Minds	So proclaim what you have been commanded and turn away from those who set up partners.
Qaribullah	Proclaim then, what you are commanded and turn away from the unbelievers.

George Sale	Wherefore publish that which thou hast been commanded, and withdraw from the idolaters.
JM Rodwell	Profess publicly then what thou hast been bidden, and withdraw from those who join gods to God.

Asad	Hence, proclaim openly all that thou hast been bidden [to say], and leave alone all those who ascribe divinity to aught beside God:

al-Hijr 015:095

‏15:95 انا كفيناك المستهزئين

Transliteration	Inna kafaynaka almustahzi-eena
Literal	That We truly make you sufficient (protect you) against the mocking/making fun.

Yusuf Ali	For sufficient are We unto thee against those who scoff,-
Pickthal	Lo! We defend thee from the scoffers,
Arberry	We suffice thee against the mockers,
Shakir	Surely We will suffice you against the scoffers
Sarwar	We shall help you against those who mock you
Khalifa	We will spare you the mockers,
Hilali/Khan	Truly! We will suffice you against the scoffers.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, We are sufficient for you against the mockers
Malik	Surely We Ourself will suffice you against the scoffers;[95]
QXP	Verily, We shall suffice you against all who deride this Message,
Maulana Ali	Surely We are sufficient for thee against the scoffers --
Free Minds	We will relieve you from those who mocked.
Qaribullah	We suffice you against those who mock,

George Sale	We will surely take thy part against the scoffers,
JM Rodwell	Verily, We will maintain thy cause against those who deride thee,

Asad	verily, We shall suffice thee against all who [now] deride [this message - all]

al-Hijr 015:096

‏15:96 الذين يجعلون مع الله الها اخر فسوف يعلمون

Transliteration	Allatheena yajAAaloona maAAa Allahi ilahan akhara fasawfa yaAAlamoona
Literal	Those who create/put with God another god, so they will/shall know.

Yusuf Ali	Those who adopt, with Allah, another god: but soon will they come to know.
Pickthal	Who set some other god along with Allah. But they will come to know.
Arberry	even against those who set up with God another god. Certainly they will soon know!
Shakir	Those who set up another god with Allah; so they shall soon know.
Sarwar	and believe other things to be equal to God. They will soon know the truth.
Khalifa	who set up another god beside GOD. They will surely find out.
Hilali/Khan	Who set up along with Allah another ilah (god), they will come to know.
H/K/Saheeh	Who make [equal] with Allah another deity. But they are going to know.
Malik	those who place other deities alongside Allah, will soon come to know their folly.[96]
QXP	And set up, side by side, parallel 'authorities.'
Maulana Ali	Those who set up another god with Allah; so they will come to know.
Free Minds	Those who placed with God another god. They will come to know.
Qaribullah	and those who set up other gods with Allah, indeed, they will soon know.

George Sale	who associate with God another god; they shall surely know their folly.
JM Rodwell	Who set up gods with God: and at last shall they know their folly.

Asad	who assert that there are, side by side with God, other divine powers as well:b9 for in time they will come to know [the truth].

al-Hijr 015:097

‏15:97 ولقد نعلم انك يضيق صدرك بما يقولون

Transliteration	Walaqad naAAlamu annaka yadeequ sadruka bima yaqooloona
Literal	And We had know (known) that you, your chest (innermost) narrows/tightens becuase (of) what they say.

Yusuf Ali	We do indeed know how thy heart is distressed at what they say.
Pickthal	Well know We that thy bosom is oppressed by what they say,
Arberry	We know indeed thy breast is straitened by the things they say.
Shakir	And surely We know that your breast straitens at what they say;
Sarwar	We certainly know that you feel sad about what they say against you.
Khalifa	We know full well that you may be annoyed by their utterances.
Hilali/Khan	Indeed, We know that your breast is straitened at what they say.
H/K/Saheeh	And We already know that your breast is constrained by what they say.
Malik	We know that your heart is distressed by what they say against you.[97]
QXP	And well do We know that your heart is distressed by what they say.
Maulana Ali	And We know indeed that thy breast straitens at what they say;
Free Minds	And We know that your chest is strained by what they say.
Qaribullah	Indeed, We know your chest is straitened by that they say.

George Sale	And now We well know that thou art deeply concerned on account of that which they say:
JM Rodwell	Now know We that thy heart is distressed at what they say:

Asad	And well do We know that thy bosom is constricted by the [blasphemous] things that they say:

al-Hijr 015:098

‏15:98 فسبح بحمد ربك وكن من الساجدين

Transliteration	Fasabbih bihamdi rabbika wakun mina alssajideena
Literal	So praise/glorify with your Lord's praise/gratitude/thanks, and be from the prostrating.

Yusuf Ali	But celebrate the praises of thy Lord, and be of those who prostrate themselves in adoration.
Pickthal	But hymn the praise of thy Lord, and be of those who make prostration (unto Him).
Arberry	Proclaim thy Lord's praise, and be of those that bow,
Shakir	Therefore celebrate the praise of your Lord, and be of those who make obeisance.
Sarwar	Glorify and praise your Lord and be with those who prostrate themselves before God.
Khalifa	You shall sing the praises of your Lord, and be with the prostrators.
Hilali/Khan	So glorify the praises of your Lord and be of those who prostrate themselves (to Him).
H/K/Saheeh	So exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord and be of those who prostrate [to Him].
Malik	The cure of your heart’s distress is that you should celebrate the praises of your Lord and be of those who prostrate themselves before Him,[98]
QXP	But extol you your Sustainer. Strive in your Mission so that they see that the Giver of such magnificent Guidance is indeed Praiseworthy. Be you among the foremost to adore Him.
Maulana Ali	So celebrate the praise of thy Lord, and be of those who make obeisance.
Free Minds	So glorify with the praise of your Lord, and be of those who prostrate.
Qaribullah	Exalt with the praise of your Lord and be one of those who prostrate.

George Sale	but do thou celebrate the praise of thy Lord; and be one of those who worship;
JM Rodwell	But do thou celebrate the praise of thy Lord, and be of those who bow down in worship;

Asad	but extol thou thy Sustainer's limitless glory and praise Him, and be of those who prostrate themselves [before Him] in adoration,

al-Hijr 015:099

‏15:99 واعبد ربك حتى ياتيك اليقين

Transliteration	WaoAAbud rabbaka hatta ya/tiyaka alyaqeenu
Literal	And worship your Lord, until the assurance/certainty (death) comes to you. 179

Yusuf Ali	And serve thy Lord until there come unto thee the Hour that is Certain.
Pickthal	And serve thy Lord till the Inevitable cometh unto thee.
Arberry	and serve thy Lord, until the Certain comes to thee.
Shakir	And serve your Lord until there comes to you that which is certain.
Sarwar	Worship your Lord until you achieve the ultimate certainty.
Khalifa	And worship your Lord, in order to attain certainty.
Hilali/Khan	And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (i.e. death).
H/K/Saheeh	And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty (death).
Malik	and worship your Lord until there comes to you which is certain (death).[99]
QXP	Submit entirely to your Sustainer so that you may have conviction in the success that is forthcoming.
Maulana Ali	And serve thy Lord, until there comes to thee that which is certain.
Free Minds	And serve your Lord until certainty comes to you.
Qaribullah	Worship your Lord till the certainty (death) comes to you.

George Sale	and serve thy Lord, until death shall overtake thee.
JM Rodwell	And serve thy Lord till the certainty o'ertake thee.

Asad	and worship thy Sustainer till death comes to thee.'°

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