The Qur'an. Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Published by MobileReference (mobi).

by Ali, Abdullah Yusuf

  37.104 We called out to him "O Abraham!"

  37.105 "Thou hast already fulfilled the vision!" - thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

  37.106 For this was obviously a trial-

  37.107 And We ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice:

  37.108 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:

  37.109 "Peace and salutation to Abraham!"

  37.110 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

  37.111 For he was one of our believing Servants.

  37.112 And We gave him the good news of Isaac - a prophet,- one of the Righteous.

  37.113 We blessed him and Isaac: but of their progeny are (some) that do right, and (some) that obviously do wrong, to their own souls.

  37.114 Again (of old) We bestowed Our favour on Moses and Aaron,

  37.115 And We delivered them and their people from (their) Great Calamity;

  37.116 And We helped them, so they overcame (their troubles);

  37.117 And We gave them the Book which helps to make things clear;

  37.118 And We guided them to the Straight Way.

  37.119 And We left (this blessing) for them among generations (to come) in later times:

  37.120 "Peace and salutation to Moses and Aaron!"

  37.121 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

  37.122 For they were two of our believing Servants.

  37.123 So also was Elias among those sent (by Us).

  37.124 Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)?"

  37.125 "Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators,"-

  37.126 "Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?"

  37.127 But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment),-

  37.128 Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).

  37.129 And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times:

  37.130 "Peace and salutation to such as Elias!"

  37.131 Thus indeed do We reward those who do right.

  37.132 For he was one of our believing Servants.

  37.133 So also was Lut among those sent (by Us).

  37.134 Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all

  37.135 Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:

  37.136 Then We destroyed the rest.

  37.137 Verily, ye pass by their (sites), by day-

  37.138 And by night: will ye not understand?

  37.139 So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us).

  37.140 When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden,

  37.141 He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned:

  37.142 Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame.

  37.143 Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah,

  37.144 He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection.

  37.145 But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness,

  37.146 And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the gourd kind.

  37.147 And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more.

  37.148 And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while.

  37.149 Now ask them their opinion: Is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons?-

  37.150 Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)?

  37.151 Is it not that they say, from their own invention,

  37.152 "Allah has begotten children"? but they are liars!

  37.153 Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons?

  37.154 What is the matter with you? How judge ye?

  37.155 Will ye not then receive admonition?

  37.156 Or have ye an authority manifest?

  37.157 Then bring ye your Book (of authority) if ye be truthful!

  37.158 And they have invented a blood-relationship between Him and the jinns: but the jinns know (quite well) that they have indeed to appear (before his Judgment-Seat)!

  37.159 Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the things they ascribe (to Him)!

  37.160 Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted.

  37.161 For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship-

  37.162 Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,

  37.163 Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!

  37.164 (Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed;"

  37.165 "And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service);"

  37.166 "And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!"

  37.167 And there were those who said,

  37.168 "If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,"

  37.169 "We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"

  37.170 But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!

  37.171 Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),

  37.172 That they would certainly be assisted,

  37.173 And that Our forces,- they surely must conquer.

  37.174 So turn thou away from them for a little while,

  37.175 And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!

  37.176 Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment?

  37.177 But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)!

  37.178 So turn thou away from them for a little while,

  37.179 And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (how thou farest)!

  37.180 Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!

  37.181 And Peace on the messengers!

  37.182 And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.

  Chapter 38:

  SAD (THE LETTER SAD) Total Verses: 88 Revealed At: MAKKA

  In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

  38.001 Sad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth).

  38.002 But the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self-glory and Separatism.

  38.003 How many generations before them did We destroy? In the end they cried (for mercy)- when there was no longer time for being saved!

  38.004 So they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves! and the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies!"

  38.005 "Has he made the gods (all) into one Allah? Truly this is a wonderful thing!"

  38.006 And the leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk ye away, and remain constant to your gods! For this is truly a thing designed (against you)!"

  38.007 "We never heard (the like) of this among the people of these latter days: this is nothing but a made-up tale!"

  38.008 "What! has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among us?"...but they are in doubt concerning My (Own) Message! Nay, they have not yet tasted My Punishment!

  38.009 Or have they the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord,- the Exalted in Power, the Grantor of Bounties without measure?

  38.010 Or have they the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all between? If so, let them mount up with the ropes and means (to reach that end)!

  38.011 But there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates.

  38.012 Before them (were many who) rejected messengers,- the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh, the Lord of Stakes,

  38.013 And Thamud, and the people of Lut, and the Companions of the Wood; - such were the Confederates.

  38.014 Not one (of them) but rejected the messengers, but My punishment came justly and inevitably (on them).

  38.015 These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook no delay.

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8.016 They say: "Our Lord! hasten to us our sentence (even) before the Day of Account!"

  38.017 Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah).

  38.018 It was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide and at break of day,

  38.019 And the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to Allah).

  38.020 We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and decision.

  38.021 Has the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they climbed over the wall of the private chamber;

  38.022 When they entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of them, they said: "Fear not: we are two disputants, one of whom has wronged the other: Decide now between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, but guide us to the even Path..."

  38.023 "This man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he says, 'commit her to my care,' and is (moreover) harsh to me in speech."

  38.024 (David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding thy (single) ewe to be added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and how few are they?"...and David gathered that We had tried him: he asked forgiveness of his Lord, fell down, bowing (in prostration), and turned (to Allah in repentance).

  38.025 So We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful place of (Final) Return.

  38.026 O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth (and justice): Nor follow thou the lusts (of thy heart), for they will mislead thee from the Path of Allah: for those who wander astray from the Path of Allah, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account.

  38.027 Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!

  38.028 Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right?

  38.029 (Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.

  38.030 To David We gave Solomon (for a son),- How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!

  38.031 Behold, there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of the highest breeding, and swift of foot;

  38.032 And he said, "Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the glory of my Lord,"- until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of night):

  38.033 "Bring them back to me." then began he to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks.

  38.034 And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to Us in true devotion):

  38.035 He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure)."

  38.036 Then We subjected the wind to his power, to flow gently to his order, Whithersoever he willed,-

  38.037 As also the evil ones, (including) every kind of builder and diver,-

  38.038 As also others bound together in fetters.

  38.039 "Such are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) or withhold them, no account will be asked."

  38.040 And he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful Place of (Final) Return.

  38.041 Commemorate Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering!"

  38.042 (The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) wherein to wash, cool and refreshing, and (water) to drink."

  38.043 And We gave him (back) his people, and doubled their number,- as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who have Understanding.

  38.044 "And take in thy hand a little grass, and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)!

  38.045 And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and Vision.

  38.046 Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose)- proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter.

  38.047 They were, in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and the Good.

  38.048 And commemorate Isma'il, Elisha, and Zul-Kifl: Each of them was of the Company of the Good.

  38.049 This is a Message (of admonition): and verily, for the righteous, is a beautiful Place of (Final) Return,-

  38.050 Gardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them;

  38.051 Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in abundance, and (delicious) drink;

  38.052 And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age.

  38.053 Such is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account!

  38.054 Truly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail;-

  38.055 Yea, such! but - for the wrong-doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return!-

  38.056 Hell!- they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)!-

  38.057 Yea, such! - then shall they taste it,- a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold!-

  38.058 And other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them!

  38.059 Here is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! truly, they shall burn in the Fire!

  38.060 (The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No welcome for you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now evil is (this) place to stay in!"

  38.061 They will say: "Our Lord! whoever brought this upon us,- Add to him a double Penalty in the Fire!"

  38.062 And they will say: "What has happened to us that we see not men whom we used to number among the bad ones?"

  38.063 "Did we treat them (as such) in ridicule, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them?"

  38.064 Truly that is just and fitting,- the mutual recriminations of the People of the Fire!

  38.065 Say: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one Allah, Supreme and Irresistible,"-

  38.066 "The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all between,- Exalted in Might, able to enforce His Will, forgiving again and again."

  38.067 Say: "That is a Message Supreme (above all),"-

  38.068 "From which ye do turn away!"

  38.069 "No knowledge have I of the Chiefs on high, when they discuss (matters) among themselves."

  38.070 "Only this has been revealed to me: that I am to give warning plainly and publicly."

  38.071 Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man from clay:"

  38.072 "When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him."

  38.073 So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together:

  38.074 Not so Iblis: he was haughty, and became one of those who reject Faith.

  38.075 (Allah) said: "O Iblis! What prevents thee from prostrating thyself to one whom I have created with my hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) ones?"

  38.076 (Iblis) said: "I am better than he: thou createdst me from fire, and him thou createdst from clay."

  38.077 (Allah) said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art rejected, accursed."

  38.078 "And My curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgment."

  38.079 (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are raised."

  38.080 (Allah) said: "Respite then is granted thee-"

  38.081 "Till the Day of the Time Appointed."

  38.082 (Iblis) said: "Then, by Thy power, I will put them all in the wrong,"
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  38.083 "Except Thy Servants amongst them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."

  38.084 (Allah) said: "Then it is just and fitting- and I say what is just and fitting-"

  38.085 "That I will certainly fill Hell with thee and those that follow thee,- every one."

  38.086 Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender."

  38.087 "This is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds."

  38.088 "And ye shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while."

  Chapter 39:

  AZ-ZUMAR (THE TROOPS, THRONGS) Total Verses: 75 Revealed At: MAKKA

  In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

  39.001 The revelation of this Book is from Allah, the Exalted in Power, full of Wisdom.

  39.002 Verily it is We Who have revealed the Book to thee in Truth: so serve Allah, offering Him sincere devotion.

  39.003 Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who take for protectors other than Allah (say): "We only serve them in order that they may bring us nearer to Allah." Truly Allah will judge between them in that wherein they differ. But Allah guides not such as are false and ungrateful.

  39.004 Had Allah wished to take to Himself a son, He could have chosen whom He pleased out of those whom He doth create: but Glory be to Him! (He is above such things.) He is Allah, the One, the Irresistible.

  39.005 He created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): He makes the Night overlap the Day, and the Day overlap the Night: He has subjected the sun and the moon (to His law): Each one follows a course for a time appointed. Is not He the Exalted in Power - He Who forgives again and again?

  39.006 He created you (all) from a single person: then created, of like nature, his mate; and he sent down for you eight head of cattle in pairs: He makes you, in the wombs of your mothers, in stages, one after another, in three veils of darkness. Such is Allah, your Lord and Cherisher: to Him belongs (all) dominion. There is no god but He: then how are ye turned away (from your true Centre)?

  39.007 If ye reject (Allah), Truly Allah hath no need of you; but He liketh not ingratitude from His servants: if ye are grateful, He is pleased with you. No bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another. In the end, to your Lord is your Return, when He will tell you the truth of all that ye did (in this life). For He knoweth well all that is in (men's) hearts.