| | The Clear Quran, Dr. Mustafa Khattab rendition of Surah Mary(Maryam)
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| 19:1 | | Kãf-Ha-Ya-’Aĩn- Ṣãd. |
| 19:1 | | Kãf-Ha-Ya-’Aĩn- Ṣãd. |
| 19:2 | | ˹This is˺ a reminder of your Lord’s mercy to His servant Zachariah, |
| 19:2 | | ˹This is˺ a reminder of your Lord’s mercy to His servant Zachariah, |
| 19:3 | | when he cried out to his Lord privately, |
| 19:3 | | when he cried out to his Lord privately, |
| 19:4 | | saying, “My Lord! Surely my bones have become brittle, and grey hair has spread across my head, but I have never been disappointed in my prayer to You, my Lord! |
| 19:4 | | saying, “My Lord! Surely my bones have become brittle, and grey hair has spread across my head, but I have never been disappointed in my prayer to You, my Lord! |
| 19:5 | | And I am concerned about ˹the faith of˺ my relatives after me, since my wife is barren. So grant me, by Your grace, an heir, |
| 19:5 | | And I am concerned about ˹the faith of˺ my relatives after me, since my wife is barren. So grant me, by Your grace, an heir, |
| 19:6 | | who will inherit ˹prophethood˺ from me and the family of Jacob, and make him, O Lord, pleasing ˹to You˺!” |
| 19:6 | | who will inherit ˹prophethood˺ from me and the family of Jacob, and make him, O Lord, pleasing ˹to You˺!” |
| 19:7 | | ˹The angels announced,˺ “O Zachariah! Indeed, We give you the good news of ˹the birth of˺ a son, whose name will be John—a name We have not given to anyone before.” |
| 19:7 | | ˹The angels announced,˺ “O Zachariah! Indeed, We give you the good news of ˹the birth of˺ a son, whose name will be John—a name We have not given to anyone before.” |
| 19:8 | | He wondered, “My Lord! How can I have a son when my wife is barren, and I have become extremely old?” |
| 19:8 | | He wondered, “My Lord! How can I have a son when my wife is barren, and I have become extremely old?” |
| 19:9 | | An angel replied, “So will it be! Your Lord says, ‘It is easy for Me, just as I created you before, when you were nothing!’” |
| 19:9 | | An angel replied, “So will it be! Your Lord says, ‘It is easy for Me, just as I created you before, when you were nothing!’” |
| 19:10 | | Zachariah said, “My Lord! Grant me a sign.” He responded, “Your sign is that you will not ˹be able to˺ speak to people for three nights, despite being healthy.” |
| 19:10 | | Zachariah said, “My Lord! Grant me a sign.” He responded, “Your sign is that you will not ˹be able to˺ speak to people for three nights, despite being healthy.” |
| 19:11 | | So he came out to his people from the sanctuary, signalling to them to glorify ˹Allah˺ morning and evening. |
| 19:11 | | So he came out to his people from the sanctuary, signalling to them to glorify ˹Allah˺ morning and evening. |
| 19:12 | | ˹It was later said,˺ “O John! Hold firmly to the Scriptures.” And We granted him wisdom while ˹he was still˺ a child, |
| 19:12 | | ˹It was later said,˺ “O John! Hold firmly to the Scriptures.” And We granted him wisdom while ˹he was still˺ a child, |
| 19:13 | | as well as purity and compassion from Us. And he was God-fearing, |
| 19:13 | | as well as purity and compassion from Us. And he was God-fearing, |
| 19:14 | | and kind to his parents. He was neither arrogant nor disobedient. |
| 19:14 | | and kind to his parents. He was neither arrogant nor disobedient. |
| 19:15 | | Peace be upon him the day he was born, and the day of his death, and the day he will be raised back to life! |
| 19:15 | | Peace be upon him the day he was born, and the day of his death, and the day he will be raised back to life! |
| 19:16 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Mary when she withdrew from her family to a place in the east, |
| 19:16 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Mary when she withdrew from her family to a place in the east, |
| 19:17 | | screening herself off from them. Then We sent to her Our angel, ˹Gabriel,˺ appearing before her as a man, perfectly formed. |
| 19:17 | | screening herself off from them. Then We sent to her Our angel, ˹Gabriel,˺ appearing before her as a man, perfectly formed. |
| 19:18 | | She appealed, “I truly seek refuge in the Most Compassionate from you! ˹So leave me alone˺ if you are God-fearing.” |
| 19:18 | | She appealed, “I truly seek refuge in the Most Compassionate from you! ˹So leave me alone˺ if you are God-fearing.” |
| 19:19 | | He responded, “I am only a messenger from your Lord, ˹sent˺ to bless you with a pure son.” |
| 19:19 | | He responded, “I am only a messenger from your Lord, ˹sent˺ to bless you with a pure son.” |
| 19:20 | | She wondered, “How can I have a son when no man has ever touched me, nor am I unchaste?” |
| 19:20 | | She wondered, “How can I have a son when no man has ever touched me, nor am I unchaste?” |
| 19:21 | | He replied, “So will it be! Your Lord says, ‘It is easy for Me. And so will We make him a sign for humanity and a mercy from Us.’ It is a matter ˹already˺ decreed.” |
| 19:21 | | He replied, “So will it be! Your Lord says, ‘It is easy for Me. And so will We make him a sign for humanity and a mercy from Us.’ It is a matter ˹already˺ decreed.” |
| 19:22 | | So she conceived him and withdrew with him to a remote place. |
| 19:22 | | So she conceived him and withdrew with him to a remote place. |
| 19:23 | | Then the pains of labour drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. She cried, “Alas! I wish I had died before this, and was a thing long forgotten!” |
| 19:23 | | Then the pains of labour drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. She cried, “Alas! I wish I had died before this, and was a thing long forgotten!” |
| 19:24 | | So a voice reassured her from below her, “Do not grieve! Your Lord has provided a stream at your feet. |
| 19:24 | | So a voice reassured her from below her, “Do not grieve! Your Lord has provided a stream at your feet. |
| 19:25 | | And shake the trunk of this palm tree towards you, it will drop fresh, ripe dates upon you. |
| 19:25 | | And shake the trunk of this palm tree towards you, it will drop fresh, ripe dates upon you. |
| 19:26 | | So eat and drink, and put your heart at ease. But if you see any of the people, say, ‘I have vowed silence to the Most Compassionate, so I am not talking to anyone today.’” |
| 19:26 | | So eat and drink, and put your heart at ease. But if you see any of the people, say, ‘I have vowed silence to the Most Compassionate, so I am not talking to anyone today.’” |
| 19:27 | | Then she returned to her people, carrying him. They said ˹in shock˺, “O Mary! You have certainly done a horrible thing! |
| 19:27 | | Then she returned to her people, carrying him. They said ˹in shock˺, “O Mary! You have certainly done a horrible thing! |
| 19:28 | | O sister of Aaron! Your father was not an indecent man, nor was your mother unchaste.” |
| 19:28 | | O sister of Aaron! Your father was not an indecent man, nor was your mother unchaste.” |
| 19:29 | | So she pointed to the baby. They exclaimed, “How can we talk to someone who is an infant in the cradle?” |
| 19:29 | | So she pointed to the baby. They exclaimed, “How can we talk to someone who is an infant in the cradle?” |
| 19:30 | | Jesus declared, “I am truly a servant of Allah. He has destined me to be given the Scripture and to be a prophet. |
| 19:30 | | Jesus declared, “I am truly a servant of Allah. He has destined me to be given the Scripture and to be a prophet. |
| 19:31 | | He has made me a blessing wherever I go, and bid me to establish prayer and give alms-tax as long as I live, |
| 19:31 | | He has made me a blessing wherever I go, and bid me to establish prayer and give alms-tax as long as I live, |
| 19:32 | | and to be kind to my mother. He has not made me arrogant or defiant. |
| 19:32 | | and to be kind to my mother. He has not made me arrogant or defiant. |
| 19:33 | | Peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I will be raised back to life!” |
| 19:33 | | Peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I will be raised back to life!” |
| 19:34 | | That is Jesus, son of Mary. ˹And this is˺ a word of truth, about which they dispute. |
| 19:34 | | That is Jesus, son of Mary. ˹And this is˺ a word of truth, about which they dispute. |
| 19:35 | | It is not for Allah to take a son! Glory be to Him. When He decrees a matter, He simply tells it, “Be!” And it is! |
| 19:35 | | It is not for Allah to take a son! Glory be to Him. When He decrees a matter, He simply tells it, “Be!” And it is! |
| 19:36 | | ˹Jesus also declared,˺ “Surely Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him ˹alone˺. This is the Straight Path.” |
| 19:36 | | ˹Jesus also declared,˺ “Surely Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him ˹alone˺. This is the Straight Path.” |
| 19:37 | | Yet their ˹various˺ groups have differed among themselves ˹about him˺, so woe to the disbelievers when they face a tremendous Day! |
| 19:37 | | Yet their ˹various˺ groups have differed among themselves ˹about him˺, so woe to the disbelievers when they face a tremendous Day! |
| 19:38 | | How clearly will they hear and see on the Day they will come to Us! But today the wrongdoers are clearly astray. |
| 19:38 | | How clearly will they hear and see on the Day they will come to Us! But today the wrongdoers are clearly astray. |
| 19:39 | | And warn them ˹O Prophet˺ of the Day of Regret, when all matters will be settled, while they are ˹engrossed˺ in heedlessness and disbelief. |
| 19:39 | | And warn them ˹O Prophet˺ of the Day of Regret, when all matters will be settled, while they are ˹engrossed˺ in heedlessness and disbelief. |
| 19:40 | | Indeed, it is We Who will succeed the earth and whoever is on it. And to Us they will ˹all˺ be returned. |
| 19:40 | | Indeed, it is We Who will succeed the earth and whoever is on it. And to Us they will ˹all˺ be returned. |
| 19:41 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Abraham. He was surely a man of truth and a prophet. |
| 19:41 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Abraham. He was surely a man of truth and a prophet. |
| 19:42 | | ˹Remember˺ when he said to his father, “O dear father! Why do you worship what can neither hear nor see, nor benefit you at all? |
| 19:42 | | ˹Remember˺ when he said to his father, “O dear father! Why do you worship what can neither hear nor see, nor benefit you at all? |
| 19:43 | | O dear father! I have certainly received some knowledge which you have not received, so follow me and I will guide you to the Straight Path. |
| 19:43 | | O dear father! I have certainly received some knowledge which you have not received, so follow me and I will guide you to the Straight Path. |
| 19:44 | | O dear father! Do not worship Satan. Surely Satan is ever rebellious against the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:44 | | O dear father! Do not worship Satan. Surely Satan is ever rebellious against the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:45 | | O dear father! I truly fear that you will be touched by a torment from the Most Compassionate, and become Satan’s companion ˹in Hell˺.” |
| 19:45 | | O dear father! I truly fear that you will be touched by a torment from the Most Compassionate, and become Satan’s companion ˹in Hell˺.” |
| 19:46 | | He threatened, “How dare you reject my idols, O Abraham! If you do not desist, I will certainly stone you ˹to death˺. So be gone from me for a long time!” |
| 19:46 | | He threatened, “How dare you reject my idols, O Abraham! If you do not desist, I will certainly stone you ˹to death˺. So be gone from me for a long time!” |
| 19:47 | | Abraham responded, “Peace be upon you! I will pray to my Lord for your forgiveness. He has truly been Most Gracious to me. |
| 19:47 | | Abraham responded, “Peace be upon you! I will pray to my Lord for your forgiveness. He has truly been Most Gracious to me. |
| 19:48 | | As I distance myself from ˹all of˺ you and from whatever you invoke besides Allah, I will ˹continue to˺ call upon my Lord ˹alone˺, trusting that I will never be disappointed in invoking my Lord.” |
| 19:48 | | As I distance myself from ˹all of˺ you and from whatever you invoke besides Allah, I will ˹continue to˺ call upon my Lord ˹alone˺, trusting that I will never be disappointed in invoking my Lord.” |
| 19:49 | | So after he had left them and what they worshipped besides Allah, We granted him Isaac and Jacob, and made each of them a prophet. |
| 19:49 | | So after he had left them and what they worshipped besides Allah, We granted him Isaac and Jacob, and made each of them a prophet. |
| 19:50 | | We showered them with Our mercy, and blessed them with honourable mention. |
| 19:50 | | We showered them with Our mercy, and blessed them with honourable mention. |
| 19:51 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Moses. He was truly a chosen man, and was a messenger and a prophet. |
| 19:51 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Moses. He was truly a chosen man, and was a messenger and a prophet. |
| 19:52 | | We called him from the right side of Mount Ṭûr, and drew him near, speaking ˹with him˺ directly. |
| 19:52 | | We called him from the right side of Mount Ṭûr, and drew him near, speaking ˹with him˺ directly. |
| 19:53 | | And We appointed for him—out of Our grace—his brother, Aaron, as a prophet. |
| 19:53 | | And We appointed for him—out of Our grace—his brother, Aaron, as a prophet. |
| 19:54 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Ishmael. He was truly a man of his word, and was a messenger and a prophet. |
| 19:54 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Ishmael. He was truly a man of his word, and was a messenger and a prophet. |
| 19:55 | | He used to urge his people to pray and give alms-tax. And his Lord was well pleased with him. |
| 19:55 | | He used to urge his people to pray and give alms-tax. And his Lord was well pleased with him. |
| 19:56 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Enoch. He was surely a man of truth and a prophet. |
| 19:56 | | And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Enoch. He was surely a man of truth and a prophet. |
| 19:57 | | And We elevated him to an honourable status. |
| 19:57 | | And We elevated him to an honourable status. |
| 19:58 | | Those were ˹some of˺ the prophets who Allah has blessed from among the descendants of Adam, and of those We carried with Noah ˹in the Ark˺, and of the descendants of Abraham and Israel, and of those We ˹rightly˺ guided and chose. Whenever the revelations of the Most Compassionate were recited to them, they fell down, prostrating and weeping. |
| 19:58 | | Those were ˹some of˺ the prophets who Allah has blessed from among the descendants of Adam, and of those We carried with Noah ˹in the Ark˺, and of the descendants of Abraham and Israel, and of those We ˹rightly˺ guided and chose. Whenever the revelations of the Most Compassionate were recited to them, they fell down, prostrating and weeping. |
| 19:59 | | But they were succeeded by generations who neglected prayer and followed their lusts and so will soon face the evil consequences. |
| 19:59 | | But they were succeeded by generations who neglected prayer and followed their lusts and so will soon face the evil consequences. |
| 19:60 | | As for those who repent, believe, and do good, it is they who will be admitted into Paradise, never being denied any reward. |
| 19:60 | | As for those who repent, believe, and do good, it is they who will be admitted into Paradise, never being denied any reward. |
| 19:61 | | ˹They will be in˺ the Gardens of Eternity, promised in trust by the Most Compassionate to His servants. Surely His promise will be fulfilled. |
| 19:61 | | ˹They will be in˺ the Gardens of Eternity, promised in trust by the Most Compassionate to His servants. Surely His promise will be fulfilled. |
| 19:62 | | There they will never hear any idle talk—only ˹greetings of˺ peace. And there they will have their provisions morning and evening. |
| 19:62 | | There they will never hear any idle talk—only ˹greetings of˺ peace. And there they will have their provisions morning and evening. |
| 19:63 | | That is Paradise, which We will grant to whoever is devout among Our servants. |
| 19:63 | | That is Paradise, which We will grant to whoever is devout among Our servants. |
| 19:64 | | “We only descend by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs whatever is before us, and whatever is behind us, and everything in between. And your Lord is never forgetful. |
| 19:64 | | “We only descend by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs whatever is before us, and whatever is behind us, and everything in between. And your Lord is never forgetful. |
| 19:65 | | ˹He is the˺ Lord of the heavens, and the earth, and everything in between. So worship Him ˹alone˺, and be steadfast in His worship. Do you know of anyone equal to Him ˹in His attributes˺?” |
| 19:65 | | ˹He is the˺ Lord of the heavens, and the earth, and everything in between. So worship Him ˹alone˺, and be steadfast in His worship. Do you know of anyone equal to Him ˹in His attributes˺?” |
| 19:66 | | Yet ˹some˺ people ask ˹mockingly˺, “After I die, will I really be raised to life again?” |
| 19:66 | | Yet ˹some˺ people ask ˹mockingly˺, “After I die, will I really be raised to life again?” |
| 19:67 | | Do ˹such˺ people not remember that We created them before, when they were nothing? |
| 19:67 | | Do ˹such˺ people not remember that We created them before, when they were nothing? |
| 19:68 | | By your Lord ˹O Prophet˺! We will surely gather them along with the devils, and then set them around Hell on their knees. |
| 19:68 | | By your Lord ˹O Prophet˺! We will surely gather them along with the devils, and then set them around Hell on their knees. |
| 19:69 | | Then We will certainly begin by dragging out of every group the ones most defiant to the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:69 | | Then We will certainly begin by dragging out of every group the ones most defiant to the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:70 | | And We truly know best who is most deserving of burning in it. |
| 19:70 | | And We truly know best who is most deserving of burning in it. |
| 19:71 | | There is none of you who will not pass over it. ˹This is˺ a decree your Lord must fulfil. |
| 19:71 | | There is none of you who will not pass over it. ˹This is˺ a decree your Lord must fulfil. |
| 19:72 | | Then We will deliver those who were devout, leaving the wrongdoers there on their knees. |
| 19:72 | | Then We will deliver those who were devout, leaving the wrongdoers there on their knees. |
| 19:73 | | When Our clear revelations are recited to them, the disbelievers ask the believers ˹mockingly˺, “Which of the two of us is better in position and superior in assembly?” |
| 19:73 | | When Our clear revelations are recited to them, the disbelievers ask the believers ˹mockingly˺, “Which of the two of us is better in position and superior in assembly?” |
| 19:74 | | ˹Imagine, O Prophet˺ how many peoples We have destroyed before them, who were far better in luxury and splendour! |
| 19:74 | | ˹Imagine, O Prophet˺ how many peoples We have destroyed before them, who were far better in luxury and splendour! |
| 19:75 | | Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Whoever is ˹entrenched˺ in misguidance, the Most Compassionate will allow them plenty of time, until—behold!—they face what they are threatened with: either the torment or the Hour. Only then will they realize who is worse in position and inferior in manpower.” |
| 19:75 | | Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Whoever is ˹entrenched˺ in misguidance, the Most Compassionate will allow them plenty of time, until—behold!—they face what they are threatened with: either the torment or the Hour. Only then will they realize who is worse in position and inferior in manpower.” |
| 19:76 | | And Allah increases in guidance those who are ˹rightly˺ guided. And the everlasting good deeds are far better with your Lord in reward and in outcome. |
| 19:76 | | And Allah increases in guidance those who are ˹rightly˺ guided. And the everlasting good deeds are far better with your Lord in reward and in outcome. |
| 19:77 | | Have you seen ˹O Prophet˺ the one who rejects Our revelations yet boasts, “I will definitely be granted ˹plenty of˺ wealth and children ˹if there is an afterlife˺.”? |
| 19:77 | | Have you seen ˹O Prophet˺ the one who rejects Our revelations yet boasts, “I will definitely be granted ˹plenty of˺ wealth and children ˹if there is an afterlife˺.”? |
| 19:78 | | Has he looked into the unseen or taken a pledge from the Most Compassionate? |
| 19:78 | | Has he looked into the unseen or taken a pledge from the Most Compassionate? |
| 19:79 | | Not at all! We certainly record whatever he claims and will increase his punishment extensively. |
| 19:79 | | Not at all! We certainly record whatever he claims and will increase his punishment extensively. |
| 19:80 | | And We will inherit what he boasts of, and he will come before Us all by himself. |
| 19:80 | | And We will inherit what he boasts of, and he will come before Us all by himself. |
| 19:81 | | They have taken other gods, instead of Allah, seeking strength ˹and protection˺ through them. |
| 19:81 | | They have taken other gods, instead of Allah, seeking strength ˹and protection˺ through them. |
| 19:82 | | But no! Those ˹gods˺ will deny their worship and turn against them. |
| 19:82 | | But no! Those ˹gods˺ will deny their worship and turn against them. |
| 19:83 | | Do you ˹O Prophet˺ not see that We have sent the devils against the disbelievers, constantly inciting them? |
| 19:83 | | Do you ˹O Prophet˺ not see that We have sent the devils against the disbelievers, constantly inciting them? |
| 19:84 | | So do not be in haste against them, for indeed We are ˹closely˺ counting down their days. |
| 19:84 | | So do not be in haste against them, for indeed We are ˹closely˺ counting down their days. |
| 19:85 | | ˹Watch for˺ the Day We will gather the righteous before the Most Compassionate as an honoured delegation, |
| 19:85 | | ˹Watch for˺ the Day We will gather the righteous before the Most Compassionate as an honoured delegation, |
| 19:86 | | and drive the wicked to Hell like a thirsty herd. |
| 19:86 | | and drive the wicked to Hell like a thirsty herd. |
| 19:87 | | None will have the right to intercede, except those who have taken a covenant from the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:87 | | None will have the right to intercede, except those who have taken a covenant from the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:88 | | They say, “The Most Compassionate has offspring.” |
| 19:88 | | They say, “The Most Compassionate has offspring.” |
| 19:89 | | You have certainly made an outrageous claim, |
| 19:89 | | You have certainly made an outrageous claim, |
| 19:90 | | by which the heavens are about to burst, the earth to split apart, and the mountains to crumble to pieces |
| 19:90 | | by which the heavens are about to burst, the earth to split apart, and the mountains to crumble to pieces |
| 19:91 | | in protest of attributing children to the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:91 | | in protest of attributing children to the Most Compassionate. |
| 19:92 | | It does not befit ˹the majesty of˺ the Most Compassionate to have children. |
| 19:92 | | It does not befit ˹the majesty of˺ the Most Compassionate to have children. |
| 19:93 | | There is none in the heavens or the earth who will not return to the Most Compassionate in full submission. |
| 19:93 | | There is none in the heavens or the earth who will not return to the Most Compassionate in full submission. |
| 19:94 | | Indeed, He fully knows them and has counted them precisely. |
| 19:94 | | Indeed, He fully knows them and has counted them precisely. |
| 19:95 | | And each of them will return to Him on the Day of Judgment all alone. |
| 19:95 | | And each of them will return to Him on the Day of Judgment all alone. |
| 19:96 | | As for those who believe and do good, the Most Compassionate will ˹certainly˺ bless them with ˹genuine˺ love. |
| 19:96 | | As for those who believe and do good, the Most Compassionate will ˹certainly˺ bless them with ˹genuine˺ love. |
| 19:97 | | Indeed, We have made this ˹Quran˺ easy in your own language ˹O Prophet˺ so with it you may give good news to the righteous and warn those who are contentious. |
| 19:97 | | Indeed, We have made this ˹Quran˺ easy in your own language ˹O Prophet˺ so with it you may give good news to the righteous and warn those who are contentious. |
| 19:98 | | ˹Imagine˺ how many peoples We have destroyed before them! Do you ˹still˺ see any of them, or ˹even˺ hear from them the slightest sound? |
| 19:98 | | ˹Imagine˺ how many peoples We have destroyed before them! Do you ˹still˺ see any of them, or ˹even˺ hear from them the slightest sound? |
