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# (73) The Enshrouded One (Al-Muzzammil)

Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran - Sura 73
al-Muzammil - The Enshrouded One, Bundled Up, The Mantled One
Total Verses: 20

al-Muzammil 073:001

‏73:1 سورة المزمل بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ٛــــ ياايها المزمل

Transliteration	Ya ayyuha almuzzammilu
Literal	You, you the hiding/wrapped in clothes.

Yusuf Ali	O thou folded in garments!
Pickthal	O thou wrapped up in thy raiment!
Arberry	O thou enwrapped in thy robes,
Shakir	O you who have wrapped up in your garments!
Sarwar	You, who have wrapped yourself up with a mantle,
Khalifa	O you cloaked one.
Hilali/Khan	O you wrapped in garments (i.e. Prophet Muhammad SAW)!
H/K/Saheeh	O you who wraps himself [in clothing],
Malik	O Muzzammil (folded in garments - one of the nick names of the Prophet Muhammad)![1]
QXP	O You (Prophet) the great selector of companions, the best caravan leader!
Maulana Ali	O thou covering thyself up!
Free Minds	O you cloaked one.
Qaribullah	O you (Prophet Muhammad) wrapped,

George Sale	O thou wrapped up,
JM Rodwell	O THOU ENFOLDED in thy mantle,

Asad	O THOU enwrapped one!

al-Muzammil 073:002

‏73:2 قم الليل الا قليلا

Transliteration	Qumi allayla illa qaleelan
Literal	Stand the night except little .

Yusuf Ali	Stand (to prayer) by night, but not all night,-
Pickthal	Keep vigil the night long, save a little -
Arberry	keep vigil the night, except a little
Shakir	Rise to pray in the night except a little,
Sarwar	worship (God) for a few hours at night.
Khalifa	Meditate during the night, except rarely.
Hilali/Khan	Stand (to pray) all night, except a little.
H/K/Saheeh	Arise [to pray] the night, except for a little
Malik	Stand in prayers at night, but not the whole night,[2]
QXP	Stay vigilant even by night, and never fall short on it -
Maulana Ali	Rise to pray by night except a little,
Free Minds	Stand the night except for a little.
Qaribullah	rise (to pray) the night except a little;

George Sale	arise to prayer, and continue therein during the night,
JM Rodwell	Stand up all night, except a small portion of it, for prayer:

Asad	Keep awake [in prayer] at night, all but a small part

al-Muzammil 073:003

‏73:3 نصفه او انقص منه قليلا

Transliteration	Nisfahu awi onqus minhu qaleelan
Literal	Its half/middle or reduce/decrease from it little .

Yusuf Ali	Half of it,- or a little less,
Pickthal	A half thereof, or abate a little thereof
Arberry	(a half of it, or diminish a little,
Shakir	Half of it, or lessen it a little,
Sarwar	(Worship Him) for more or less than half of the night
Khalifa	Half of it, or a little less.
Hilali/Khan	Half of it, or a little less than that,
H/K/Saheeh	Half of it or subtract from it a little
Malik	half of it or a little less,[3]
QXP	- Half an effort or less than perfect.
Maulana Ali	Half of it, or lessen it a little,
Free Minds	Half of it, or a little less than that.
Qaribullah	half the night, or a little less

George Sale	except a small part; that is to say, during one half thereof: Or do thou lessen the same a little,
JM Rodwell	Half; or curtail the half a little,-

Asad	of one-half thereof^ 2 - or make it a little less than that,

al-Muzammil 073:004

‏73:4 او زد عليه ورتل القران ترتيلا

Transliteration	Aw zid AAalayhi warattili alqur-ana tarteelan
Literal	Or increase on it, and read or recite slowly, distinctly and clearly the Koran, slow distinct and clear reading or recitation .

Yusuf Ali	Or a little more; and recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.
Pickthal	Or add (a little) thereto - and chant the Qur'an in measure,
Arberry	or add a little), and chant the Koran very distinctly;
Shakir	Or add to it, and recite the Quran as it ought to be recited.
Sarwar	and recite the Quran in a distinct tone;
Khalifa	Or a little more. And read the Quran from cover to cover.
Hilali/Khan	Or a little more; and recite the Quran (aloud) in a slow, (pleasant tone and) style .
H/K/Saheeh	Or add to it, and recite the Qurâ an with measured recitation.
Malik	or a little more; and recite the Qur’an with measured tone.[4]
QXP	Or, you shall increase it whenever warranted. And convey the Qur'an in a calm distinctive manner, stage by stage.
Maulana Ali	Or add to it, and recite the Qur’an in a leisurely manner.
Free Minds	Or a little more, and arrange the Quran in its arrangement.
Qaribullah	or a little more; and with recitation, recite the Koran.

George Sale	or add thereto. And repeat the Koran with a distinct and sonorous voice:
JM Rodwell	Or add to it: And with measured tone intone the Koran,

Asad	or add to it [at will]; and [during that time] recite the Qur'an calmly and distinctly, with thy mind attuned to its meaning.

al-Muzammil 073:005

‏73:5 انا سنلقي عليك قولا ثقيلا

Transliteration	Inna sanulqee AAalayka qawlan thaqeelan
Literal	That We, We will throw (a) heavy saying/word/declaration on you.

Yusuf Ali	Soon shall We send down to thee a weighty Message.
Pickthal	For we shall charge thee with a word of weight.
Arberry	Behold, We shall cast upon thee a weighty word;
Shakir	Surely We will make to light upon you a weighty Word.
Sarwar	We are about to reveal to you a mighty word.
Khalifa	We will give you a heavy message.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, We shall send down to you a weighty Word (i.e. obligations, legal laws, etc.).
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word.
Malik	Soon We are going to send you a weighty message.[5]
QXP	Behold, We are charging you with a substantial Declaration (a Lofty Mission).
Maulana Ali	Surely We shall charge thee with a weighty word.
Free Minds	We will place upon you a saying which is heavy.
Qaribullah	We are about to cast upon you a weighty Word.

George Sale	For We will lay on thee a weighty word.
JM Rodwell	For we shall devolve on thee weighty words.

Asad	Behold, We shall bestow upon thee a weighty message -

al-Muzammil 073:006

‏73:6 ان ناشئة الليل هي اشد وطئا واقوم قيلا

Transliteration	Inna nashi-ata allayli hiya ashaddu wat-an waaqwamu qeelan
Literal	That truly the night's first hours it is stronger pressure and more just (in) a saying/word/declaration .

Yusuf Ali	Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise).
Pickthal	Lo! the vigil of the night is (a time) when impression is more keen and speech more certain.
Arberry	surely the first part of the night is heavier in tread, more upright in speech,
Shakir	Surely the rising by night is the firmest way to tread and the best corrective of speech.
Sarwar	Prayer at night leaves the strongest impression on one's soul and the words spoken are more consistent.
Khalifa	The meditation at night is more effective, and more righteous.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent and good for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (understanding) the Word (of Allah).
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue] and more suitable for words.
Malik	Surely the getting up at night for prayer is most effective for controlling the self and most suitable for reciting the Qur’an as well;[6]
QXP	Verily, the vigil of the night impresses the minds most strongly, and the speech is most upright. (Mutual consultation with your companions is more effectively done at night).
Maulana Ali	The rising by night is surely the firmest way to tread and most effective in speech.
Free Minds	The time of the night is more effective and better for study.
Qaribullah	Indeed, the first part of night is heavier in tread, and more upright in speech.

George Sale	Verily the rising by night is more efficacious for stedfast continuance in devotion, and more conducive to decent pronunciation:
JM Rodwell	Verily, at the oncoming of night are devout impressions strongest, and words are most collected;

Asad	[and,] verily, the hours of night the mind most strongly and speak with the clearest voice,

al-Muzammil 073:007

‏73:7 ان لك في النهار سبحا طويلا

Transliteration	Inna laka fee alnnahari sabhan taweelan
Literal	That truly for you in the daytime (is) long tending to the livelihood/sleeping and resting .

Yusuf Ali	True, there is for thee by day prolonged occupation with ordinary duties:
Pickthal	Lo! thou hast by day a chain of business.
Arberry	surely in the day thou hast long business.
Shakir	Surely you have in the day time a long occupation.
Sarwar	During the day, you are preoccupied with many activities.
Khalifa	You have a lot of time during the day for other matters.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, there is for you by day prolonged occupation with ordinary duties,
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, for you by day is prolonged occupation.
Malik	because, during the day you are hard pressed with worldly affairs.[7]
QXP	Behold, by day you are engaged in continued strife.
Maulana Ali	Truly thou hast by day prolonged occupation.
Free Minds	For you have many duties during the day.
Qaribullah	You have by day prolonged occupations.

George Sale	For in the day-time thou hast long employment.
JM Rodwell	But in the day time thou hast continual employ-

Asad	whereas by day a long chain of doings is thy portion.

al-Muzammil 073:008

‏73:8 واذكر اسم ربك وتبتل اليه تبتيلا

Transliteration	Waothkuri isma rabbika watabattal ilayhi tabteelan
Literal	And remember/mention your Lord's name and devote your life to Him devotion of your life (to God).

Yusuf Ali	But keep in remembrance the name of thy Lord and devote thyself to Him whole-heartedly.
Pickthal	So remember the name of thy Lord and devote thyself with a complete devotion -
Arberry	And remember the Name of thy Lord, and devote thyself unto Him very devoutly.
Shakir	And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with (exclusive) devotion.
Sarwar	Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Lord of the eastern and western regions, with due sincerity.
Khalifa	You shall commemorate the name of your Lord, to come ever closer and closer to Him.
Hilali/Khan	And remember the Name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with a complete devotion.
H/K/Saheeh	And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with [complete] devotion.
Malik	Remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him exclusively.[8]
QXP	Keep eminent the Name of your Lord and detach yourself from needless pursuits for His sake.
Maulana Ali	And remember the name of thy Lord and devote thyself to Him with (complete) devotion.
Free Minds	And remember the name of your Lord, and devote to Him completely.
Qaribullah	Remember the Name of your Lord and dedicate yourself devoutly to Him.

George Sale	And commemorate the name of thy Lord: And separate thy self unto Him, renouncing worldly vanities.
JM Rodwell	And commemorate the name of thy Lord, and devote thyself to Him with entire devotion.

Asad	But [whether by night or by day,] remember thy Sustainer's name, and devote thyself unto Him with utter devotion.

al-Muzammil 073:009

‏73:9 رب المشرق والمغرب لااله الا هو فاتخذه وكيلا

Transliteration	Rabbu almashriqi waalmaghribi la ilaha illa huwa faittakhithhu wakeelan
Literal	The sun rises'/easts' and the sun set's/west's Lord, (there is) no God except Him, so take Him (as) a guardian/ally

Yusuf Ali	(He is) Lord of the East and the West: there is no god but He: take Him therefore for (thy) Disposer of Affairs.
Pickthal	Lord of the East and the West; there is no Allah save Him; so choose thou Him alone for thy defender -
Arberry	Lord of the East and the West; there is no god but He; so take Him for a Guardian.
Shakir	The Lord of the East and the West-- there is no god but He-- therefore take Him for a protector.
Sarwar	He is the only Lord, so choose Him as your guardian.
Khalifa	Lord of the east and the west; there is no other god beside Him. You should choose Him as your advocate.
Hilali/Khan	(He Alone is) the Lord of the east and the west, La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). So take Him Alone as Wakeel (Disposer of your affairs) .
H/K/Saheeh	[He is] the Lord of the East and the West; there is no deity except Him, so take Him as Disposer of [your] affairs.
Malik	He is the Lord of the east and the west: there is no god but Him, therefore, take Him as your Protector.[9]
QXP	Lord of the East and the West! There is no god but He. Hence, hold on to Him as Dispenser of affairs.
Maulana Ali	The Lord of the East and the West -- there is no God but He -- so take Him for Protector.
Free Minds	The Lord of the east and the west, there is no god but He, so take Him as a protector.
Qaribullah	He is the Lord of the East and the West; there is no god except Him. Take Him for your Guardian.

George Sale	He is the Lord of the east, and of the west; there is no God but He. Wherefore take Him for thy patron:
JM Rodwell	Lord of the East and of the West! No God is there but He! Take Him for thy protector,

Asad	The Sustainer of the east and the west [is He]: there is no deity save Him: hence, ascribe to Him alone the power to determine thy fate,

al-Muzammil 073:010

‏73:10 واصبر على مايقولون واهجرهم هجرا جميلا

Transliteration	Waisbir AAala ma yaqooloona waohjurhum hajran jameelan
Literal	And be patient on what they say, and desert/abandon them beautiful/graceful desertion/abandonment .

Yusuf Ali	And have patience with what they say, and leave them with noble (dignity).
Pickthal	And bear with patience what they utter, and part from them with a fair leave-taking.
Arberry	And bear thou patiently what they say, and forsake them graciously.
Shakir	And bear patiently what they say and avoid them with a becoming avoidance.
Sarwar	Bear patiently whatever they say, do not yield to them and keep on preaching decently to them.
Khalifa	And remain steadfast in the face of their utterances, and disregard them in a nice manner.
Hilali/Khan	And be patient (O Muhammad SAW) with what they say, and keep away from them in a good way.
H/K/Saheeh	And be patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.
Malik	Bear patiently with what they say and leave their company in a polite manner.[10]
QXP	And endure with patience whatever people may say, and leave them with a noble leaving.
Maulana Ali	And bear patiently what they say and forsake them with a becoming withdrawal.
Free Minds	And be patient over what they say, and depart from them in a good manner.
Qaribullah	Bear patiently with what they say and with a fine abandonment forsake them.

George Sale	And patiently suffer the contumelies which the infidels utter against thee; and depart from them with a decent departure.
JM Rodwell	And endure what they say with patience, and depart from them with a decorous departure.

Asad	and endure with patience whatever people may say [against thee], and avoid them with a comely avoidance.

al-Muzammil 073:011

‏73:11 وذرني والمكذبين اولي النعمة ومهلهم قليلا

Transliteration	Watharnee waalmukaththibeena olee alnnaAAmati wamahhilhum qaleelan
Literal	And leave Me and the liars/deniers/falsifiers (owners) of the blessing/goodness , and delay them (a) little .

Yusuf Ali	And leave Me (alone to deal with) those in possession of the good things of life, who (yet) deny the Truth; and bear with them for a little while.
Pickthal	Leave Me to deal with the deniers, lords of ease and comfort (in this life); and do thou respite them awhile.
Arberry	Leave Me to those who cry lies, those prosperous ones, and respite them a little,
Shakir	And leave Me and the rejecters, the possessors of ease and plenty, and respite them a little.
Sarwar	Leave the prosperous disbelievers to Me and give them respite for a little while;.
Khalifa	And let Me deal with the rejectors, who have been generously blessed; just give them a little time.
Hilali/Khan	And leave Me Alone to deal with the beliers (those who deny My Verses, etc.), and those who are in possession of good things of life. And give them respite for a little while.
H/K/Saheeh	And leave Me with [the matter of] the deniers, those of ease [in life], and allow them respite a little.
Malik	Let me deal with rejecters who are enjoying the comforts of this life, so put up with them for a while.[11]
QXP	And leave the deniers of the Truth unto Me - these 'masters of luxury'. And you give them some time.
Maulana Ali	And leave Me and the deniers, possessors of plenty, and respite them a little.
Free Minds	And leave Me to deal with the deniers who have been given the good things, and give them time for a while.
Qaribullah	Leave to Me those who belie, those who lead a life of pleasure, and bear with them yet a little while.

George Sale	And let Me alone with those who charge the Koran with falsehood, who enjoy the blessings of this life; and bear with them for a while:
JM Rodwell	And let Me alone with the gainsayers, rich in the pleasures of this life; and bear thou with them yet a little while:

Asad	And leave Me alone [to deal] with those who give the lie to the truth 6 - those who enjoy the blessings of life [without any thought of God] - and bear thou with them for a little while:

al-Muzammil 073:012

‏73:12 ان لدينا انكالا وجحيما

Transliteration	Inna ladayna ankalan wajaheeman
Literal	That truly shackles and Hell (is) at Us.

Yusuf Ali	With Us are Fetters (to bind them), and a Fire (to burn them),
Pickthal	Lo! with Us are heavy fetters and a raging fire,
Arberry	for with Us there are fetters, and a furnace,
Shakir	Surely with Us are heavy fetters and a flaming fire,
Sarwar	We have prepared for them fetters, flaming fire,
Khalifa	We have severe punishments, and Hell.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, with Us are fetters (to bind them), and a raging Fire.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, with Us [for them] are shackles and burning fire
Malik	We have in store for them heavy fetters and a blazing fire,[12]
QXP	Behold, with Us are shackles and a blazing Fire.
Maulana Ali	Surely with Us are heavy fetters and a flaming Fire,
Free Minds	We have with Us chains and a raging fire.
Qaribullah	We have fetters (for them) and a blazing fire,

George Sale	Verily with Us are heavy fetters, and a burning fire,
JM Rodwell	For with Us are strong fetters, and a flaming fire,

Asad	for, behold, heavy fetters [await them] with Us, and a blazing fire,

al-Muzammil 073:013

‏73:13 وطعاما ذاغصة وعذابا اليما

Transliteration	WataAAaman tha ghussatin waAAathaban aleeman
Literal	And food of lumping in the throat and a painful torture.

Yusuf Ali	And a Food that chokes, and a Penalty Grievous.
Pickthal	And food which choketh (the partaker), and a painful doom
Arberry	and food that chokes, and a painful chastisement,
Shakir	And food that chokes and a painful punishment,
Sarwar	food which chokes (them), and a painful torment.
Khalifa	Food that can hardly be swallowed, and painful retribution.
Hilali/Khan	And a food that chokes, and a painful torment.
H/K/Saheeh	And food that chokes and a painful punishment
Malik	choking food and a painful punishment.[13]
QXP	And a choking food and an awful doom.
Maulana Ali	And food that chokes and a painful chastisement.
Free Minds	And food that chokes, and a painful retribution.
Qaribullah	choking food and a painful punishment.

George Sale	and food ready to choak him who swalloweth it, and painful torment.
JM Rodwell	And food that choketh, and a sore torment.

Asad	and food that chokes, and grievous suffering

al-Muzammil 073:014

‏73:14 يوم ترجف الارض والجبال وكانت الجبال كثيبا مهيلا

Transliteration	Yawma tarjufu al-ardu waaljibalu wakanati aljibalu katheeban maheelan
Literal	A day/time the earth/Planet Earth and the mountains trembles and shakes , and the mountains were a heap of sand dumped sand or dust .

Yusuf Ali	One Day the earth and the mountains will be in violent commotion. And the mountains will be as a heap of sand poured out and flowing down.
Pickthal	On the day when the earth and the hills rock, and the hills become a heap of running sand.
Arberry	upon the day when the earth and the mountains shall quake and the mountains become a slipping heap of sand.
Shakir	On the day when the earth and the mountains shall quake and the mountains shall become (as) heaps of sand let loose.
Sarwar	On that day, the earth and the mountains will be violently shaken, and the mountains will be turned into heaps of moving sand.
Khalifa	The day will come when the earth and the mountains will quake, and the mountains will turn into a weightless pile.
Hilali/Khan	On the Day when the earth and the mountains will be in violent shake, and the mountains will be a heap of sand poured out and flowing down.
H/K/Saheeh	On the Day the earth and the mountains will convulse and the mountains will become a heap of sand pouring down.
Malik	On the day when the earth with all its mountains will be in a violent commotion, and the mountains will crumble into heaps of shifting sand.[14]
QXP	The Day is coming when the masses and the wealthy tyrants will shake, and the leaders will become heaps of sand.
Maulana Ali	On the day when the earth and the mountains quake and the mountains become (as) heaps of sand let loose.
Free Minds	The Day the Earth and the mountains shake, and the mountains become crumbling sand.
Qaribullah	On the Day when the earth with all its mountains quake and the mountains become heaps of shifting sand.

George Sale	On a certain day the earth shall be shaken, and the mountains also, and the mountains shall become a heap of sand poured forth.
JM Rodwell	The day cometh when the earth and the mountains shall be shaken; and the mountains shall become a loose sand heap.

Asad	on the Day when the earth and the mountains will be convulsed and the mountains will [crumble and] become like a sand-dune on the move!

al-Muzammil 073:015

‏73:15 انا ارسلنا اليكم رسولا شاهدا عليكم كما ارسلنا الى فرعون رسولا

Transliteration	Inna arsalna ilaykum rasoolan shahidan AAalaykum kama arsalna ila firAAawna rasoolan
Literal	That We, We sent a messenger to you, a witness/testifier on you, as/like We sent a messenger to Pharaoh.

Yusuf Ali	We have sent to you, (O men!) a messenger, to be a witness concerning you, even as We sent a messenger to Pharaoh.
Pickthal	Lo! We have sent unto you a messenger as witness against you, even as We sent unto Pharaoh a messenger.
Arberry	Surely We have sent unto you a Messenger as a witness over you, even as We sent to Pharaoh a Messenger,
Shakir	Surely We have sent to you a Messenger, a witness against you, as We sent a messenger to Firon.
Sarwar	We have sent you a Messenger, who will witness your deeds, just as We sent a Messenger to the Pharaoh.
Khalifa	We have sent to you a messenger, just as we sent to Pharaoh a messenger.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, We have sent to you (O men) a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) to be a witness over you, as We did send a Messenger (Moosa (Moses)) to Firaun (Pharaoh) .
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, We have sent to you a Messenger as a witness upon you just as We sent to Pharaoh a messenger.
Malik	O mankind, We have sent towards you a Messenger, to bear witness for you or against you, as We sent a Messenger towards Pharaoh before you.[15]
QXP	Behold, We have sent unto you a Messenger to be a witness concerning you, just as We had sent unto Pharaoh a Messenger.
Maulana Ali	Surely We have sent to you a Messenger, a witness against you, as We sent a messenger to Pharaoh.
Free Minds	We have sent to you a messenger as a witness over you, as We have sent to Pharaoh a messenger.
Qaribullah	Indeed, We have sent to you a Messenger as a witness over you, just as We sent a Messenger to Pharaoh.

George Sale	Verily We have sent unto you an Apostle, to bear witness against you; as We sent an Apostle unto Pharaoh:
JM Rodwell	Verily, we have sent you an Apostle to witness against you, even as we sent an Apostle to Pharaoh:

Asad	BEHOLD, [O men,] We have sent unto you an apostle who shall bear witness to the truth before you, even as We sent an apostle unto Pharaoh:

al-Muzammil 073:016

‏73:16 فعصى فرعون الرسول فاخذناه اخذا وبيلا

Transliteration	FaAAasa firAAawnu alrrasoola faakhathnahu akhthan wabeelan
Literal	So Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger, so We punished/took him (a) severe/detrimental punishing .

Yusuf Ali	But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger; so We seized him with a heavy Punishment.
Pickthal	But Pharaoh rebelled against the messenger, whereupon We seized him with no gentle grip.
Arberry	but Pharaoh rebelled against the Messenger, so We seized him remorselessly.
Shakir	But Firon disobeyed the messenger, so We laid on him a violent hold.
Sarwar	However, the Pharaoh disobeyed the Messenger and We seized him with a severe retribution.
Khalifa	Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger and, consequently, we punished him severely.
Hilali/Khan	But Firaun (Pharaoh) disobeyed the Messenger (Moosa (Moses)), so We seized him with a severe punishment.
H/K/Saheeh	But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger, so We seized him with a ruinous seizure.
Malik	Pharaoh disobeyed Our Messenger; so We seized him with a firm grip.[16]
QXP	But Pharaoh rebelled against the Messenger, whereupon We seized him with a calamitous seizing.
Maulana Ali	But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger, so We seized him with a violent grip.
Free Minds	But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger, so We took him in a severe manner.
Qaribullah	Pharaoh disobeyed Our Messenger, so We seized him remorselessly.

George Sale	But Pharaoh was disobedient unto the Apostle; wherefore We chastised him with a heavy chastisement.
JM Rodwell	But Pharaoh rebelled against the Apostle, and we therefore laid hold on him with a severe chastisement.

Asad	and Pharaoh rebelled against the apostle, whereupon We took him to task with a crushing grip.

al-Muzammil 073:017

‏73:17 فكيف تتقون ان كفرتم يوما يجعل الولدان شيبا

Transliteration	Fakayfa tattaqoona in kafartum yawman yajAAalu alwildana sheeban
Literal	So how (do) you fear and obey (avoid), if you disbelieved (in) a day it makes the children/new borns white or gray haired (old)?

Yusuf Ali	Then how shall ye, if ye deny (Allah), guard yourselves against a Day that will make children hoary-headed?-
Pickthal	Then how, if ye disbelieve, will ye protect yourselves upon the day which will turn children grey,
Arberry	If therefore you disbelieve, how will you guard yourselves against a day that shall make the children grey-headed?
Shakir	How, then, will you guard yourselves, if you disbelieve, on the day which shall make children grey-headed?
Sarwar	If you, disbelieve, how will you be able to protect yourselves from the hardships of the day which would even turn children grey-headed?.
Khalifa	If you disbelieve, how can you evade a day so terrible that it makes the infants gray-haired?
Hilali/Khan	Then how can you avoid the punishment, if you disbelieve, on a Day that will make the children grey-headed (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)?
H/K/Saheeh	Then how can you fear, if you disbelieve, a Day that will make the children white-haired?
Malik	If you persist in unbelief, how will you save yourselves on that Day which shall turn the children grey-headed,[17]
QXP	So, how, if you keep rejecting, will you guard yourselves on a Day which will turn children gray. (A Day of horrifying events).
Maulana Ali	How, then, if you disbelieve, will you guard yourselves on the day which will make children grey-headed?
Free Minds	So how can you be righteous if you have rejected, on a Day when the children become grey haired?
Qaribullah	If you disbelieve, how will you guard yourself against the Day that will make children gray haired,

George Sale	How, therefore, will ye escape, if ye believe not, the day which shall make children become greyheaded through terror?
JM Rodwell	And how, if ye believe not, will you screen yourselves from the day that shall turn children greyheaded?

Asad	How, then, if you refuse to acknowledge the truth, will you protect yourselves on that Day which shall turn the hair of children grey,

al-Muzammil 073:018

‏73:18 السماء منفطر به كان وعده مفعولا

Transliteration	Alssamao munfatirun bihi kana waAAduhu mafAAoolan
Literal	The sky/space is split/cleaved with (by) it, His promise was/is made/done.

Yusuf Ali	Whereon the sky will be cleft asunder? His Promise needs must be accomplished.
Pickthal	The very heaven being then rent asunder. His promise is to be fulfilled.
Arberry	Whereby heaven shall be split, and its promise shall be performed.
Shakir	The heaven shall rend asunder thereby; His promise is ever brought to fulfillment.
Sarwar	On that day, the heavens will be rent asunder. This is the decree of God which has already been ordained.
Khalifa	The heaven will shatter therefrom. His promise is true.
Hilali/Khan	Whereon the heaven will be cleft asunder? His Promise is certainly to be accomplished.
H/K/Saheeh	The heaven will break apart therefrom; ever is His promise fulfilled.
Malik	the heaven shall split asunder, and His promise shall be fulfilled?[18]
QXP	The very sky will then be rent asunder. (The arrogant leaders will be scattered). His Promise always come to pass.
Maulana Ali	The heaven being rent asunder thereby. His promise is ever fulfilled.
Free Minds	The heaven will crack with it. His promise is always delivered.
Qaribullah	on which the heaven will split apart, and His promise is done.

George Sale	The heaven shall be rent in sunder thereby: The promise thereof shall surely be performed.
JM Rodwell	The very heaven shall be reft asunder by it: this threat shall be carried into effect.

Asad	[the Day] on which the skies shall be rent asunder, [and] His promise [of resurrection] fulfilled?

al-Muzammil 073:019

‏73:19 ان هذه تذكرة فمن شاء اتخذ الى ربه سبيلا

Transliteration	Inna hathihi tathkiratun faman shaa ittakhatha ila rabbihi sabeelan
Literal	That truly this (is) a reminder, so who wanted took/received a way/path to his Lord.

Yusuf Ali	Verily this is an Admonition: therefore, whoso will, let him take a (straight) path to his Lord!
Pickthal	Lo! This is a Reminder. Let him who will, then, choose a way unto his Lord.
Arberry	Surely this is a Reminder; so let him who will take unto his Lord a way.
Shakir	Surely this is a reminder, then let him, who will take the way to his Lord.
Sarwar	This is a reminder. Let anyone who wants, seek guidance from his Lord.
Khalifa	This is a reminder; whoever wills, let him choose the path to his Lord.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, this is an admonition, therefore whosoever will, let him take a Path to His Lord!
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, this is a reminder, so whoever wills may take to his Lord a way.
Malik	Surely this is but a reminder, so let him who wills, take the Right way to His Lord.[19]
QXP	Behold, this Qur'an is a Reminder, a Giver of eminence. Now, whoever wills' let him set out on a Way to his Lord.
Maulana Ali	Surely this is a Reminder; so let him who will, take a way to his Lord.
Free Minds	This is a reminder, so let he who wishes take a path to his Lord.
Qaribullah	This is indeed a Reminder. Let whosoever will take the Path to his Lord.

George Sale	Verily this is an admonition; and whoever is willing to be admonished, will take the way unto his Lord.
JM Rodwell	Lo! this is a warning. Let him then who will, take the way to his Lord.

Asad	This, verily, is a reminder: let him who wills, then set out on a way to his Sustainer!

al-Muzammil 073:020

‏73:20 ان ربك يعلم انك تقوم ادنى من ثلثي الليل ونصفه وثلثه وطائفة من الذين معك والله يقدر الليل والنهار علم ان لن تحصوه فتاب عليكم فاقرؤوا ماتيسر من القران علم ان سيكون منكم مرضى واخرون يضربون في الارض يبتغون من فضل الله واخرون يقاتلون في سبيل الله فاقرؤوا ماتيسر منه واقيموا الصلاة واتوا الزكاة واقرضوا الله قرضا حسنا وماتقدموا لانفسكم من خير تجدوه عند الله هو خيرا واعظم اجرا واستغفروا الله ان الله غفور رحيم

Transliteration	Inna rabbaka yaAAlamu annaka taqoomu adna min thuluthayi allayli wanisfahu wathuluthahu wata-ifatun mina allatheena maAAaka waAllahu yuqaddiru allayla waalnnahara AAalima an lan tuhsoohu fataba AAalaykum faiqraoo ma tayassara mina alqur-ani AAalima an sayakoonu minkum marda waakharoona yadriboona fee al-ardi yabtaghoona min fadli Allahi waakharoona yuqatiloona fee sabeeli Allahi faiqraoo ma tayassara minhu waaqeemoo alssalata waatoo alzzakata waaqridoo Allaha qardan hasanan wama tuqaddimoo li-anfusikum min khayrin tajidoohu AAinda Allahi huwa khayran waaAAthama ajran waistaghfiroo Allaha inna Allaha ghafoorun raheemun
Literal	That truly your Lord knows that you, you stand/call (for) prayer nearer (than) from two-thirds (of) the night and its half/middle, and its third, and a group of people from those with you, and God predestines/evaluates the night and the daytime, He knew that you (will) not count/compute it so He forgave on you, so read what eased/became flexible (what you can) from the Koran, He knew that (E) sick/diseased will be from you, and others moving (traveling) in the land/Earth wishing/desiring from God's grace/favour/blessing, and others fighting in God's way/path , so read what eased/became flexible from it (what you can), and keep up the prayers, and give/bring the charity/purification, and lend/advance God a good/ beautifulloan/advance, and what you advance/produce for yourselves from goodness/ generosity you find it at God, it is better and greater (in) a reward , and ask God for forgiveness, that truly God (is) forgiving, merciful.443

Yusuf Ali	Thy Lord doth know that thou standest forth (to prayer) nigh two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third of the night, and so doth a party of those with thee. But Allah doth appoint night and day in due measure He knoweth that ye are unable to keep count thereof. So He hath turned to you (in mercy): read ye, therefore, of the Qur'an as much as may be easy for you. He knoweth that there may be (some) among you in ill-health; others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah's bounty; yet others fighting in Allah's Cause, read ye, therefore, as much of the Qur'an as may be easy (for you); and establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity; and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan. And whatever good ye send forth for your souls ye shall find it in Allah's Presence,- yea, better and greater, in Reward and seek ye the Grace of Allah: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Pickthal	Lo! thy Lord knoweth how thou keepest vigil sometimes nearly two-thirds of the night, or (sometimes) half or a third thereof, as do a party of those with thee. Allah measureth the night and the day. He knoweth that ye count it not, and turneth unto you in mercy. Recite, then, of the Qur'an that which is easy for you. He knoweth that there are sick folk among you, while others travel in the land in search of Allah's bounty, and others (still) are fighting for the cause of Allah. So recite of it that which is easy (for you), and establish worship and pay the poor-due, and (so) lend unto Allah a goodly loan. Whatsoever good ye send before you for your souls, ye will find it with Allah, better and greater in the recompense. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Arberry	Thy Lord knows that thou keepest vigil nearly two-thirds of the night, or a half of it, or a third of it, and a party of those with thee; and God determines the night and the day. He knows that you will not number it, and He has turned towards you. Therefore recite of the Koran so much as is feasible. He knows that some of you are sick, and others journeying in the land, seeking the bounty of God, and others fighting in the way of God. So recite of it so much as is feasible. And perform the prayer, and pay the alms, and lend to God a good loan. Whatever good you shall forward to your souls' account, you shall find it with God as better, and mightier a wage. And ask God's forgiveness; God is All-forgiving, All-compassionate.
Shakir	Surely your Lord knows that you pass in prayer nearly two-thirds of the night, and (sometimes) half of it, and (sometimes) a third of it, and (also) a party of those with you; and Allah measures the night and the day. He knows that you are not able to do it, so He has turned to you (mercifully), therefore read what is easy of the Quran. He knows that there must be among you sick, and others who travel in the land seeking of the bounty of Allah, and others who fight in Allah's way, therefore read as much of it as is easy (to you), and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and offer to Allah a goodly gift, and whatever of good you send on beforehand for yourselves, you will find it with Allah; that is best and greatest in reward; and ask forgiveness of Allah; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Sarwar	Cloaked one,
Khalifa	Your Lord knows that you meditate during two-thirds of the night, or half of it, or one-third of it, and so do some of those who believed with you. GOD has designed the night and the day, and He knows that you cannot always do this. He has pardoned you. Instead, you shall read what you can of the Quran. He knows that some of you may be ill, others may be traveling in pursuit of GOD's provisions, and others may be striving in the cause of GOD. You shall read what you can of it, and observe the contact prayers (Salat), give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and lend GOD a loan of righteousness. Whatever good you send ahead on behalf of your souls, you will find it at GOD far better and generously rewarded. And implore GOD for forgiveness. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Hilali/Khan	Verily, your Lord knows that you do stand (to pray at night) a little less than two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third of the night, and so do a party of those with you, And Allah measures the night and the day. He knows that you are unable to pray the whole night, so He has turned to you (in mercy). So, recite you of the Quran as much as may be easy for you. He knows that there will be some among you sick, others travelling through the land, seeking of Allahs Bounty; yet others fighting in Allahs Cause. So recite as much of the Quran as may be easy (for you), and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat, and lend to Allah a goodly loan, and whatever good you send before you for yourselves, (i.e. Nawafil non-obligatory acts of worship: prayers, charity, fasting, Hajj and Umrah, etc.), you will certainly find it with Allah, better and greater in reward. And seek Forgiveness of Allah. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful.
H/K/Saheeh	Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muúammad], that you stand [in prayer] almost two thirds of the night or half of it or a third of it, and [so do] a group of those with you. And Allah determines [the extent of] the night and the day. He has known that you [Muslims] will not be able to do it and has turned to you in forgiveness, so recite what is easy [for you] of the Qurâ an. He has known that there will be among you those who are ill and others traveling throughout the land seeking [something] of the bounty of Allah and others fighting for the cause of Allah. So recite what is easy from it and establish prayer and give zakah and loan Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you put forward for yourselves you will find it with Allah. It is better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. Bismillahir Raúmanir-Raúeem
Malik	Surely your Lord knows that you stand in prayers nearly two- thirds of the night, and sometimes one-half or one-third of it, so do others among your companions. Allah has the measures of the night and the day. He knows that you will not be able to keep it up, so He has turned to you in Mercy, therefore, read from the Qur’an as much as you easily can. He knows that there may be some sick people among you, and some others who travel through the land to seek Allah’s bounty; and yet some others fighting for the cause of Allah. Therefore, read as much of the Qur’an as you easily can. Establish the Salah (five time daily prayers) and pay the Zakah (poor due), and give to Allah a goodly loan. Whatever good you will send forth for yourselves, you will find it with Allah, which will be much better and greater in reward. Seek Allah’s forgiveness, surely Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.[20]
QXP	Behold, (O Messenger!) Your Lord is fully Aware (that you are dedicated to your Mission). There are nights when you stay up working two thirds, one half, or one third of the night as do your companions. But Allah has designed night and day. You and your companions cannot over-work indefinitely. So He turns to you in kindness. (He does not ordain for you hardship). Inculcate, then, as much of the Qur'anic teachings in their hearts as you may do with ease. He knows that among you are sick people, and others have to earn their living and travel for it. And those who have to fight in the Cause of Allah. Recite and convey the Qur'an, then, at ease. And establish the Divine System and set up the Just Economic Order. And lend unto Allah a goodly loan. Whatever good you send forth for your 'Selves' you will find with Allah, better and more excellent in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Behold, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Maulana Ali	Thy Lord knows indeed that thou passest in prayer nearly two-thirds of the night, and (sometimes) half of it, and (sometimes) a third of it, as do a party of those with thee. And Allah measures the night and the day. He knows that (all of) you are not able to do it, so He has turned to you (mercifully); so read of the Qur’an that which is easy for you. He knows that there are sick among you, and others who travel in the land seeking of Allah’s bounty, and others who fight in Allah’s way. So read as much of it as is easy (for you), and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and offer to Allah a goodly fight. And whatever of good you send on beforehand for yourselves, you will find it with Allah -- that is best and greatest in reward. And ask forgiveness of Allah. Surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
Free Minds	Your Lord knows that you rise a little less than two thirds of the night, and half of it, and one third of it, as well as a group of those who are with you. And God measures the night and the day. He knows that you will not be able to keep-up, so He pardons you. So study what is made easy of the Quran. He knows that there will be sick among you, and others that venture out in the land seeking from God's bounty, and others who are fighting in the cause of God, so study what you can of it. And hold the contact-method and contribute towards betterment and give God a loan of righteousness. And whatever you put forth yourselves, you will find it with God, for it is better and a greater reward. And seek God's forgiveness, for God is Forgiving, Merciful.
Qaribullah	Your Lord knows that you keep vigil nearly two thirds of the night and sometimes half or onethird of it, and a party of those with you. Allah measures the night and the day. He knows that you cannot count it, and turns to you. Therefore, recite from the Koran as much as is easy (for you); He knows that among you there are the sick and others traveling the road seeking the bounty of Allah; and others fighting in the Way of Allah. So then, recite from it as much as is easy. Establish your prayers, pay the obligatory charity, and lend Allah a generous loan. Whatever good you shall forward to your souls' account, you surely will find it better with Allah, and a mightier wage. And supplicate for the forgiveness of Allah. Allah is the Forgiving, the Merciful.

George Sale	Thy Lord knoweth that thou continuest in prayer and meditation sometimes near two third parts of the night, and sometimes one half thereof, and at other times one third part thereof: And a part of thy companions, who are with thee, do the same. But God measureth the night and the day; he knoweth that ye cannot exactly compute the same: Wherefore He turneth favourably unto you. Read, therefore, so much of the Koran as may be easy unto you. He knoweth that there will be some infirm among you; and others travel through the earth, that they may obtain a competency of the bounty of God; and others fight in the defence of God's faith. Read, therefore, so much of the same as may be easy. And observe the stated times of prayer, and pay the legal alms; and lend unto God an acceptable loan; for whatever good ye send before for your souls, ye shall find the same with God. This will be better, and will merit a greater reward. And ask God forgiveness; for God is ready to forgive, and merciful.
JM Rodwell	Of a truth, thy Lord knoweth that thou prayest almost two-thirds, or half, or a third of the night, as do a part of thy followers. But God measureth the night and the day: He knoweth that ye cannot count its hours aright, and therefore, turneth to you mer

Asad	BEHOLD, [O Prophet,] thy Sustainer knows that thou keepest awake [in prayer] nearly two-thirds of the night, or one-half of it, or a third of it, together with some of those who follow thee. 11 And God who determines the measure of night and day, is aware that you would never grudge it: 12 and therefore He turns towards you in His grace. Recite, then, as much of the Qur'an as you may do with ease. He knows that in time there will be among you sick people, and others who will go about the land in search of God's bounty, and others who will fight in God's cause. 13 Recite, then, [only] as much of it as you may do with ease, and be constant in prayer, and spend in charity, 14 and [thus] lend unto God a goodly loan: for whatever good deed you may offer up in your own behalf, you shall truly find it with God - yea, better, and richer in reward. And [always] seek God's forgiveness: behold, God is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace!

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