| | Muhammad Asad rendition of Surah The Poets(ash-Shu`ara`)
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| 26:1 | | Ta. Sin, Mim |
| 26:1 | | Ta. Sin, Mim |
| 26:2 | | THESE ARE MESSAGES of the divine writ, clear in itself and clearly showing the truth |
| 26:2 | | THESE ARE MESSAGES of the divine writ, clear in itself and clearly showing the truth |
| 26:3 | | Wouldst thou, perhaps, torment thyself to death [with grief] because they [who live around thee] refuse to believe [in it] |
| 26:3 | | Wouldst thou, perhaps, torment thyself to death [with grief] because they [who live around thee] refuse to believe [in it] |
| 26:4 | | Had We so willed, We could have sent down unto them a message from the skies, so that their necks would [be forced to] bow down before it in humility |
| 26:4 | | Had We so willed, We could have sent down unto them a message from the skies, so that their necks would [be forced to] bow down before it in humility |
| 26:5 | | [But We have not willed it:] and so, whenever there comes unto them any fresh reminder from the Most Gracious, they [who are blind of heart] always - turn their backs upon it |
| 26:5 | | [But We have not willed it:] and so, whenever there comes unto them any fresh reminder from the Most Gracious, they [who are blind of heart] always - turn their backs upon it |
| 26:6 | | thus, indeed, have they given the lie (to this message as well). But [in time] they will come to understand what it was that they were wont to deride |
| 26:6 | | thus, indeed, have they given the lie (to this message as well). But [in time] they will come to understand what it was that they were wont to deride |
| 26:7 | | Have they, then, never considered the earth - how much of every noble kind [of life] We have caused to grow thereon |
| 26:7 | | Have they, then, never considered the earth - how much of every noble kind [of life] We have caused to grow thereon |
| 26:8 | | In this, behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:8 | | In this, behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:9 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:9 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:10 | | HENCE, [remember how it was] when thy Sustainer summoned Moses: “Go unto those evil doing people |
| 26:10 | | HENCE, [remember how it was] when thy Sustainer summoned Moses: “Go unto those evil doing people |
| 26:11 | | the people of Pharaoh, who refuse to be conscious of Me!&rdquo |
| 26:11 | | the people of Pharaoh, who refuse to be conscious of Me!&rdquo |
| 26:12 | | He answered: “O my Sustainer! Behold, I fear that they will give me the lie |
| 26:12 | | He answered: “O my Sustainer! Behold, I fear that they will give me the lie |
| 26:13 | | and then my breast will be straitened and my tongue will not be free: send, then, [this Thy command] to Aaron |
| 26:13 | | and then my breast will be straitened and my tongue will not be free: send, then, [this Thy command] to Aaron |
| 26:14 | | Moreover, they keep a grave charge [pending] against me, and I fear that they will slay me.&rdquo |
| 26:14 | | Moreover, they keep a grave charge [pending] against me, and I fear that they will slay me.&rdquo |
| 26:15 | | Said He: “Not so, indeed! Go forth, then, both of you, with Our messages: verify, We shall be with you, listening [to your call] |
| 26:15 | | Said He: “Not so, indeed! Go forth, then, both of you, with Our messages: verify, We shall be with you, listening [to your call] |
| 26:16 | | And go, both of you, unto Pharaoh and say, ‘Behold, we bear a message from the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:16 | | And go, both of you, unto Pharaoh and say, ‘Behold, we bear a message from the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:17 | | Let the children of Israel go with us!’&rdquo |
| 26:17 | | Let the children of Israel go with us!’&rdquo |
| 26:18 | | [But when Moses had delivered his message, Pharaoh] said: “Did we not bring thee up among us when thou wert a child? And didst thou not spend among us years of thy [later] life |
| 26:18 | | [But when Moses had delivered his message, Pharaoh] said: “Did we not bring thee up among us when thou wert a child? And didst thou not spend among us years of thy [later] life |
| 26:19 | | And yet thou didst commit that [heinous] deed of thine, and [hast thus shown that] thou art one of the ingrate!&rdquo |
| 26:19 | | And yet thou didst commit that [heinous] deed of thine, and [hast thus shown that] thou art one of the ingrate!&rdquo |
| 26:20 | | Replied [Moses]: “I committed it while I was still going astray |
| 26:20 | | Replied [Moses]: “I committed it while I was still going astray |
| 26:21 | | and I fled from you because I feared you. But [since] then my Sustainer has endowed me with the ability to judge [between right and wrong], and has made me one of [His] message-bearers |
| 26:21 | | and I fled from you because I feared you. But [since] then my Sustainer has endowed me with the ability to judge [between right and wrong], and has made me one of [His] message-bearers |
| 26:22 | | And [as for] that favour of which thou so tauntingly remindest me - [was it not] due to thy having enslaved the children of Israel?&rdquo |
| 26:22 | | And [as for] that favour of which thou so tauntingly remindest me - [was it not] due to thy having enslaved the children of Israel?&rdquo |
| 26:23 | | Said Pharaoh: “And what [and who] is that ‘Sustainer of all the worlds’?&rdquo |
| 26:23 | | Said Pharaoh: “And what [and who] is that ‘Sustainer of all the worlds’?&rdquo |
| 26:24 | | [Moses] answered: “[He is] the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them: if you would but [allow yourselves to] be convinced!&rdquo |
| 26:24 | | [Moses] answered: “[He is] the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them: if you would but [allow yourselves to] be convinced!&rdquo |
| 26:25 | | Said [Pharaoh] unto those around him: “Did you hear [what he said]?&rdquo |
| 26:25 | | Said [Pharaoh] unto those around him: “Did you hear [what he said]?&rdquo |
| 26:26 | | [And Moses] continued: “[He is] your Sustainer, [too,] as well as the Sustainer of your forefathers of old!&rdquo |
| 26:26 | | [And Moses] continued: “[He is] your Sustainer, [too,] as well as the Sustainer of your forefathers of old!&rdquo |
| 26:27 | | [Pharaoh] exclaimed: “Behold, [this] your ‘apostle’ who [claims that he] has been sent unto you is mad indeed |
| 26:27 | | [Pharaoh] exclaimed: “Behold, [this] your ‘apostle’ who [claims that he] has been sent unto you is mad indeed |
| 26:28 | | [But Moses] went on: “[He of whom I speak is] the Sustainer of the east and the west and of all that is between the two”- as you would know] if you would but use your reason!&rdquo |
| 26:28 | | [But Moses] went on: “[He of whom I speak is] the Sustainer of the east and the west and of all that is between the two”- as you would know] if you would but use your reason!&rdquo |
| 26:29 | | Said [Pharaoh]: “Indeed, if thou choose to worship any deity other than me, I shall most certainly throw thee into prison |
| 26:29 | | Said [Pharaoh]: “Indeed, if thou choose to worship any deity other than me, I shall most certainly throw thee into prison |
| 26:30 | | Said he: “Even if I should bring about before thee something that clearly shows the truth?&rdquo |
| 26:30 | | Said he: “Even if I should bring about before thee something that clearly shows the truth?&rdquo |
| 26:31 | | [Pharaoh] answered: “Produce it, then, if thou art a man of truth!&rdquo |
| 26:31 | | [Pharaoh] answered: “Produce it, then, if thou art a man of truth!&rdquo |
| 26:32 | | Thereupon [Moses] threw down his staff - and lo! it was a serpent, plainly visible |
| 26:32 | | Thereupon [Moses] threw down his staff - and lo! it was a serpent, plainly visible |
| 26:33 | | and he drew forth his hand - and lo! it appeared [shining] white to the beholders |
| 26:33 | | and he drew forth his hand - and lo! it appeared [shining] white to the beholders |
| 26:34 | | Said [pharaoh] unto the great ones around him: “Verily, this is indeed a sorcerer of great knowledg |
| 26:34 | | Said [pharaoh] unto the great ones around him: “Verily, this is indeed a sorcerer of great knowledg |
| 26:35 | | who wants to drive you out of your land by his sorcery. What, then, do you advise?&rdquo |
| 26:35 | | who wants to drive you out of your land by his sorcery. What, then, do you advise?&rdquo |
| 26:36 | | They answered: “Let him and his brother wait a while, and send unto all cities herald |
| 26:36 | | They answered: “Let him and his brother wait a while, and send unto all cities herald |
| 26:37 | | who shall assemble before thee all sorcerers of great knowledge&rdquo |
| 26:37 | | who shall assemble before thee all sorcerers of great knowledge&rdquo |
| 26:38 | | And so the sorcerers were assembled at a set time on a certain day |
| 26:38 | | And so the sorcerers were assembled at a set time on a certain day |
| 26:39 | | and the people were asked: Are you all present |
| 26:39 | | and the people were asked: Are you all present |
| 26:40 | | so that we might follow [in the footsteps of] the sorcerers if it is they who prevail?&rdquo |
| 26:40 | | so that we might follow [in the footsteps of] the sorcerers if it is they who prevail?&rdquo |
| 26:41 | | Now when the sorcerers came, they said unto Pharaoh: “Verily, we ought to have a great reward if it is we who prevail |
| 26:41 | | Now when the sorcerers came, they said unto Pharaoh: “Verily, we ought to have a great reward if it is we who prevail |
| 26:42 | | Answered he: “Yea - and, verily, in that case you shall be among those who are near unto me |
| 26:42 | | Answered he: “Yea - and, verily, in that case you shall be among those who are near unto me |
| 26:43 | | [And] Moses said unto them: “Throw whatever you are going to throw!&rdquo |
| 26:43 | | [And] Moses said unto them: “Throw whatever you are going to throw!&rdquo |
| 26:44 | | Thereupon they threw their [magic ropes and their staffs, and said: “By Pharaoh’s might, behold, it is we indeed who have prevailed!&rdquo |
| 26:44 | | Thereupon they threw their [magic ropes and their staffs, and said: “By Pharaoh’s might, behold, it is we indeed who have prevailed!&rdquo |
| 26:45 | | [But] then Moses threw his staff - and lo! it swallowed up all their deceptions |
| 26:45 | | [But] then Moses threw his staff - and lo! it swallowed up all their deceptions |
| 26:46 | | And down fell the sorcerers, prostrating themselves in adoration |
| 26:46 | | And down fell the sorcerers, prostrating themselves in adoration |
| 26:47 | | [and] exclaimed: “We have come to believe in the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:47 | | [and] exclaimed: “We have come to believe in the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:48 | | the Sustainer of Moses and Aaron!&rdquo |
| 26:48 | | the Sustainer of Moses and Aaron!&rdquo |
| 26:49 | | Said [Pharaoh]: “Have you come to believe in him ere I have given you permission? Verily, he must be your master who has taught you magic! But in time you shall come to know [my revenge]: most certainly shall I cut off your hands and your feet in great numbers, because of [your] perverseness, and shall most certainly crucify you in great numbers, all together!&rdquo |
| 26:49 | | Said [Pharaoh]: “Have you come to believe in him ere I have given you permission? Verily, he must be your master who has taught you magic! But in time you shall come to know [my revenge]: most certainly shall I cut off your hands and your feet in great numbers, because of [your] perverseness, and shall most certainly crucify you in great numbers, all together!&rdquo |
| 26:50 | | They answered: “No harm [canst thou do to us]: verily, unto our Sustainer do we turn |
| 26:50 | | They answered: “No harm [canst thou do to us]: verily, unto our Sustainer do we turn |
| 26:51 | | Behold, we [but] ardently desire that our Sustainer forgive us our faults in return for our having been foremost among the believers!&rdquo |
| 26:51 | | Behold, we [but] ardently desire that our Sustainer forgive us our faults in return for our having been foremost among the believers!&rdquo |
| 26:52 | | AND [there came a time when] We inspired Moses thus: “Go forth with My servants by night: for, behold, you will he pursued!&rdquo |
| 26:52 | | AND [there came a time when] We inspired Moses thus: “Go forth with My servants by night: for, behold, you will he pursued!&rdquo |
| 26:53 | | And Pharaoh sent heralds unto all cities |
| 26:53 | | And Pharaoh sent heralds unto all cities |
| 26:54 | | [bidding them to call out his troops and to proclaim:] “Behold, these [children of Israel] are but a contemptible band |
| 26:54 | | [bidding them to call out his troops and to proclaim:] “Behold, these [children of Israel] are but a contemptible band |
| 26:55 | | but they are indeed filled with hatred of u |
| 26:55 | | but they are indeed filled with hatred of u |
| 26:56 | | seeing that we are, verily, a nation united, fully prepared against danger &ndash |
| 26:56 | | seeing that we are, verily, a nation united, fully prepared against danger &ndash |
| 26:57 | | and so we have [rightly] driven them out of [their] gardens and springs |
| 26:57 | | and so we have [rightly] driven them out of [their] gardens and springs |
| 26:58 | | and [deprived them of their erstwhile] station of honour!&rdquo |
| 26:58 | | and [deprived them of their erstwhile] station of honour!&rdquo |
| 26:59 | | Thus it was: but [in the course of time] We were to bestow all these [things] as a heritage on the children of Israel |
| 26:59 | | Thus it was: but [in the course of time] We were to bestow all these [things] as a heritage on the children of Israel |
| 26:60 | | And so [the Egyptians] caught up with them at sunrise |
| 26:60 | | And so [the Egyptians] caught up with them at sunrise |
| 26:61 | | and as soon as the two hosts came in sight of one another, the followers of Moses exclaimed: “Behold, we shall certainly be overtaken [and defeated]!&rdquo |
| 26:61 | | and as soon as the two hosts came in sight of one another, the followers of Moses exclaimed: “Behold, we shall certainly be overtaken [and defeated]!&rdquo |
| 26:62 | | He replied: Nay indeed! My Sustainer is with me, [and] He will guide me!&rdquo |
| 26:62 | | He replied: Nay indeed! My Sustainer is with me, [and] He will guide me!&rdquo |
| 26:63 | | Thereupon We inspired Moses thus: Strike the sea with thy staff!”- whereupon it parted, and each part appeared like a mountain vast |
| 26:63 | | Thereupon We inspired Moses thus: Strike the sea with thy staff!”- whereupon it parted, and each part appeared like a mountain vast |
| 26:64 | | And We caused the pursuers to draw near unto that place |
| 26:64 | | And We caused the pursuers to draw near unto that place |
| 26:65 | | and We saved Moses and all who were with him |
| 26:65 | | and We saved Moses and all who were with him |
| 26:66 | | and then We caused the others to drown |
| 26:66 | | and then We caused the others to drown |
| 26:67 | | In this [story] behold, there is a message [unto all men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:67 | | In this [story] behold, there is a message [unto all men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:68 | | And yet, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:68 | | And yet, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:69 | | And convey unto them the story of Abraham &ndash |
| 26:69 | | And convey unto them the story of Abraham &ndash |
| 26:70 | | [how it was] when he asked his father and his people, “What is it that you worship?&rdquo |
| 26:70 | | [how it was] when he asked his father and his people, “What is it that you worship?&rdquo |
| 26:71 | | They answered: We worship idols, and we remain ever devoted to them.&rdquo |
| 26:71 | | They answered: We worship idols, and we remain ever devoted to them.&rdquo |
| 26:72 | | Said he: “Do [you really think that] they hear you when you invoke them |
| 26:72 | | Said he: “Do [you really think that] they hear you when you invoke them |
| 26:73 | | or benefit you or do you harm?&rdquo |
| 26:73 | | or benefit you or do you harm?&rdquo |
| 26:74 | | They exclaimed: But we found our forefathers doing the same!&rdquo |
| 26:74 | | They exclaimed: But we found our forefathers doing the same!&rdquo |
| 26:75 | | Said [Abraham]: “Have you, then, ever considered what it is that you have been worshippin |
| 26:75 | | Said [Abraham]: “Have you, then, ever considered what it is that you have been worshippin |
| 26:76 | | you and those ancient forebears of yours |
| 26:76 | | you and those ancient forebears of yours |
| 26:77 | | “Now [as for me, I know that,] verily, these [false deities] are my enemies, [and that none is my helper] save the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:77 | | “Now [as for me, I know that,] verily, these [false deities] are my enemies, [and that none is my helper] save the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:78 | | who has created me and is the One who guides me |
| 26:78 | | who has created me and is the One who guides me |
| 26:79 | | and is the One who gives me to eat and to drink |
| 26:79 | | and is the One who gives me to eat and to drink |
| 26:80 | | and when I fall ill, is the One who restores me to health |
| 26:80 | | and when I fall ill, is the One who restores me to health |
| 26:81 | | and who will cause me to die and then will bring me back to life &ndash |
| 26:81 | | and who will cause me to die and then will bring me back to life &ndash |
| 26:82 | | and who, I hope, will forgive me my faults on Judgment Day |
| 26:82 | | and who, I hope, will forgive me my faults on Judgment Day |
| 26:83 | | “O my Sustainer! Endow me with the ability to judge [between right and wrong], and make me one with the righteous |
| 26:83 | | “O my Sustainer! Endow me with the ability to judge [between right and wrong], and make me one with the righteous |
| 26:84 | | and grant me the power to convey the truth unto those who will come after me |
| 26:84 | | and grant me the power to convey the truth unto those who will come after me |
| 26:85 | | and place me among those who shall inherit the garden of bliss |
| 26:85 | | and place me among those who shall inherit the garden of bliss |
| 26:86 | | “And forgive my father - for, verily, he is among those who have gone astray &ndash |
| 26:86 | | “And forgive my father - for, verily, he is among those who have gone astray &ndash |
| 26:87 | | and do not put me to shame on the Day when all shall be raised from the dead |
| 26:87 | | and do not put me to shame on the Day when all shall be raised from the dead |
| 26:88 | | the Day on which neither wealth will be of any use, nor children |
| 26:88 | | the Day on which neither wealth will be of any use, nor children |
| 26:89 | | [and when] only he [will be happy] who comes before God with a heart free of evil!&rdquo |
| 26:89 | | [and when] only he [will be happy] who comes before God with a heart free of evil!&rdquo |
| 26:90 | | For, [on that Day,] paradise will be brought within sight of the God-conscious |
| 26:90 | | For, [on that Day,] paradise will be brought within sight of the God-conscious |
| 26:91 | | whereas the blazing fire will be laid open before those who had been lost in grievous error |
| 26:91 | | whereas the blazing fire will be laid open before those who had been lost in grievous error |
| 26:92 | | and they will be asked: “Where now is all that you were wont to worshi |
| 26:92 | | and they will be asked: “Where now is all that you were wont to worshi |
| 26:93 | | instead of God? Can these [things and beings] be of any help to you or to themselves?&rdquo |
| 26:93 | | instead of God? Can these [things and beings] be of any help to you or to themselves?&rdquo |
| 26:94 | | Thereupon they will be hurled into hell – they, as well as all [others] who had been lost in grievous error |
| 26:94 | | Thereupon they will be hurled into hell – they, as well as all [others] who had been lost in grievous error |
| 26:95 | | and the hosts of Iblis - all together |
| 26:95 | | and the hosts of Iblis - all together |
| 26:96 | | And there and then, blaming one another, they [who had grievously sinned in life] will exclaim |
| 26:96 | | And there and then, blaming one another, they [who had grievously sinned in life] will exclaim |
| 26:97 | | “By God, we were most obviously astra |
| 26:97 | | “By God, we were most obviously astra |
| 26:98 | | when we deemed you [false deities] equal to the Sustainer of all the worlds &ndash |
| 26:98 | | when we deemed you [false deities] equal to the Sustainer of all the worlds &ndash |
| 26:99 | | yet they who have seduced us [into believing in you] are the truly guilty ones |
| 26:99 | | yet they who have seduced us [into believing in you] are the truly guilty ones |
| 26:100 | | And now we have none to intercede for us |
| 26:100 | | And now we have none to intercede for us |
| 26:101 | | nor any loving friend |
| 26:101 | | nor any loving friend |
| 26:102 | | Would that we had a second chance [in life], so that we could be among the believers!&rdquo |
| 26:102 | | Would that we had a second chance [in life], so that we could be among the believers!&rdquo |
| 26:103 | | In all this, behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:103 | | In all this, behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:104 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:104 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:105 | | The people of Noah [too] gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:105 | | The people of Noah [too] gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:106 | | when their brother Noah said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:106 | | when their brother Noah said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:107 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:107 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:108 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:108 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:109 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:109 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:110 | | Hence, remain conscious of God, and pay heed unto me!&rdquo |
| 26:110 | | Hence, remain conscious of God, and pay heed unto me!&rdquo |
| 26:111 | | They answered: “Shall we place our faith in thee, even though [only] the most abject [of people] follow thee?&rdquo |
| 26:111 | | They answered: “Shall we place our faith in thee, even though [only] the most abject [of people] follow thee?&rdquo |
| 26:112 | | Said he: “And what knowledge could I have as to what they were doing [before they came to me] |
| 26:112 | | Said he: “And what knowledge could I have as to what they were doing [before they came to me] |
| 26:113 | | Their reckoning rests with none but my Sustainer: if you could but understand [this] |
| 26:113 | | Their reckoning rests with none but my Sustainer: if you could but understand [this] |
| 26:114 | | Hence, I shall not drive away [any of] those [who profess to be] believers |
| 26:114 | | Hence, I shall not drive away [any of] those [who profess to be] believers |
| 26:115 | | I am nothing but a plain warner.&rdquo |
| 26:115 | | I am nothing but a plain warner.&rdquo |
| 26:116 | | Said they: “Indeed, if thou desist not, O Noah, thou wilt surely be stoned to death!&rdquo |
| 26:116 | | Said they: “Indeed, if thou desist not, O Noah, thou wilt surely be stoned to death!&rdquo |
| 26:117 | | [Whereupon] he prayed: “O my Sustainer! Behold, my people have given me the lie |
| 26:117 | | [Whereupon] he prayed: “O my Sustainer! Behold, my people have given me the lie |
| 26:118 | | hence, lay Thou wide open the truth between me and them, and save me and those of the believers who are with me!&rdquo |
| 26:118 | | hence, lay Thou wide open the truth between me and them, and save me and those of the believers who are with me!&rdquo |
| 26:119 | | And so We saved him and those [who were] with him in the fully-laden ark |
| 26:119 | | And so We saved him and those [who were] with him in the fully-laden ark |
| 26:120 | | and then We caused those who stayed behind to drown |
| 26:120 | | and then We caused those who stayed behind to drown |
| 26:121 | | In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:121 | | In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:122 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grac |
| 26:122 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grac |
| 26:123 | | [AND the tribe of] Ad gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:123 | | [AND the tribe of] Ad gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:124 | | when their brother Hud said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:124 | | when their brother Hud said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:125 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:125 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:126 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:126 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:127 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:127 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:128 | | “Will you, in your wanton folly, build [idolatrous] altars on every height |
| 26:128 | | “Will you, in your wanton folly, build [idolatrous] altars on every height |
| 26:129 | | and make for yourselves mighty castles, [hoping] that you might become immortal |
| 26:129 | | and make for yourselves mighty castles, [hoping] that you might become immortal |
| 26:130 | | And will you [always], whenever you lay hand [on others], lay hand [on them] cruelly, without any restraint |
| 26:130 | | And will you [always], whenever you lay hand [on others], lay hand [on them] cruelly, without any restraint |
| 26:131 | | “Be, then, conscious of God and pay heed unto me |
| 26:131 | | “Be, then, conscious of God and pay heed unto me |
| 26:132 | | and [thus] be conscious of Him who has [so] amply provided you with all [the good] that you might think o |
| 26:132 | | and [thus] be conscious of Him who has [so] amply provided you with all [the good] that you might think o |
| 26:133 | | amply provided you with flocks, and children |
| 26:133 | | amply provided you with flocks, and children |
| 26:134 | | and gardens, and springs - |
| 26:134 | | and gardens, and springs - |
| 26:135 | | for, verily, I fear lest suffering befall you on an awesome day!&rdquo |
| 26:135 | | for, verily, I fear lest suffering befall you on an awesome day!&rdquo |
| 26:136 | | [But] they answered. “It is all one to us whether thou preachest [something new] or art not of those who [like to] preach |
| 26:136 | | [But] they answered. “It is all one to us whether thou preachest [something new] or art not of those who [like to] preach |
| 26:137 | | This [religion of ours] is none other than that to which our forebears clung |
| 26:137 | | This [religion of ours] is none other than that to which our forebears clung |
| 26:138 | | and we are not going to be chastised [for adhering to it]!&rdquo |
| 26:138 | | and we are not going to be chastised [for adhering to it]!&rdquo |
| 26:139 | | And so they gave him the lie: and thereupon We destroyed them. In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:139 | | And so they gave him the lie: and thereupon We destroyed them. In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:140 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:140 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:141 | | [AND the tribe of] Thamud gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-hearer |
| 26:141 | | [AND the tribe of] Thamud gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-hearer |
| 26:142 | | when their brother Salih said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:142 | | when their brother Salih said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:143 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:143 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:144 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:144 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:145 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:145 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:146 | | “Do you think that you will be left secure [forever] in the midst of what you have here and now |
| 26:146 | | “Do you think that you will be left secure [forever] in the midst of what you have here and now |
| 26:147 | | amidst [these] gardens and spring |
| 26:147 | | amidst [these] gardens and spring |
| 26:148 | | and fields, and [these] palm-trees with slender spathes? &ndash |
| 26:148 | | and fields, and [these] palm-trees with slender spathes? &ndash |
| 26:149 | | and that you will [always be able to] hew dwellings out of the mountains with [the same] great skill?&rdquo |
| 26:149 | | and that you will [always be able to] hew dwellings out of the mountains with [the same] great skill?&rdquo |
| 26:150 | | “Be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:150 | | “Be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:151 | | and pay no heed to the counsel of those who are given to excesses &ndash |
| 26:151 | | and pay no heed to the counsel of those who are given to excesses &ndash |
| 26:152 | | those who spread corruption on earth instead of setting things to rights!&rdquo |
| 26:152 | | those who spread corruption on earth instead of setting things to rights!&rdquo |
| 26:153 | | Said they: “Thou art but one of the bewitched |
| 26:153 | | Said they: “Thou art but one of the bewitched |
| 26:154 | | Thou art nothing but a mortal like ourselves! Come, then, forward with a token [of thy mission] if thou art a man of truth!&rdquo |
| 26:154 | | Thou art nothing but a mortal like ourselves! Come, then, forward with a token [of thy mission] if thou art a man of truth!&rdquo |
| 26:155 | | Replied he: “This she-camel shall have a share of water, and you shall have a share of water, on the days appointed [therefor] |
| 26:155 | | Replied he: “This she-camel shall have a share of water, and you shall have a share of water, on the days appointed [therefor] |
| 26:156 | | and do her no harm, lest suffering befall you on an awesome day!&rdquo |
| 26:156 | | and do her no harm, lest suffering befall you on an awesome day!&rdquo |
| 26:157 | | But they cruelly slaughtered her - and then they had cause to regret it |
| 26:157 | | But they cruelly slaughtered her - and then they had cause to regret it |
| 26:158 | | for the suffering [predicted by Salih,] befell them [then and there]. In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:158 | | for the suffering [predicted by Salih,] befell them [then and there]. In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:159 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone – is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:159 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone – is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:160 | | [AND] the people of Lot gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:160 | | [AND] the people of Lot gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:161 | | when their brother Lot said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:161 | | when their brother Lot said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:162 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:162 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:163 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:163 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:164 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:164 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:165 | | “Must you, of all people, [lustfully] approach men |
| 26:165 | | “Must you, of all people, [lustfully] approach men |
| 26:166 | | keeping yourselves aloof from all the [lawful] spouses whom your Sustainer has created for you? Nay, but you are people who transgress all bounds of what is right!&rdquo |
| 26:166 | | keeping yourselves aloof from all the [lawful] spouses whom your Sustainer has created for you? Nay, but you are people who transgress all bounds of what is right!&rdquo |
| 26:167 | | Said they: “Indeed, If thou desist not, O Lot, thou wilt most certainly be expelled [from this township]!&rdquo |
| 26:167 | | Said they: “Indeed, If thou desist not, O Lot, thou wilt most certainly be expelled [from this township]!&rdquo |
| 26:168 | | [Lot] exclaimed: “Behold, I am one of those who utterly abhor your doings!&rdquo |
| 26:168 | | [Lot] exclaimed: “Behold, I am one of those who utterly abhor your doings!&rdquo |
| 26:169 | | [And then he prayed:] “O my Sustainer! Save me and my household from all that they are doing!&rdquo |
| 26:169 | | [And then he prayed:] “O my Sustainer! Save me and my household from all that they are doing!&rdquo |
| 26:170 | | Thereupon We saved him and all his household &ndash |
| 26:170 | | Thereupon We saved him and all his household &ndash |
| 26:171 | | all but an old woman, who was among those that stayed behind |
| 26:171 | | all but an old woman, who was among those that stayed behind |
| 26:172 | | and then We utterly destroyed the others |
| 26:172 | | and then We utterly destroyed the others |
| 26:173 | | and rained down upon them a rain [of destruction]: and dire is such rain upon all who let themselves be warned [to no avail] |
| 26:173 | | and rained down upon them a rain [of destruction]: and dire is such rain upon all who let themselves be warned [to no avail] |
| 26:174 | | In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:174 | | In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:175 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:175 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:176 | | [AND] the dwellers of the wooded dales [of Madyan] gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:176 | | [AND] the dwellers of the wooded dales [of Madyan] gave the lie to [one of God’s] message-bearer |
| 26:177 | | when their brother Shu’ayb said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:177 | | when their brother Shu’ayb said unto them: “Will you not be conscious of God |
| 26:178 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:178 | | Behold, I am an apostle [sent by Him] to you, [and therefore] worthy of your trust |
| 26:179 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:179 | | be, then, conscious of God, and pay heed unto me |
| 26:180 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:180 | | “And no reward whatever do I ask of you for it: my reward rests with none but the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:181 | | “[Always] give full measure, and be not among those who [unjustly] cause loss [to others] |
| 26:181 | | “[Always] give full measure, and be not among those who [unjustly] cause loss [to others] |
| 26:182 | | and [in all your dealings] weigh with a true balance |
| 26:182 | | and [in all your dealings] weigh with a true balance |
| 26:183 | | and do not deprive people of what is rightfully theirs; and do not act wickedly on earth by spreading corruption |
| 26:183 | | and do not deprive people of what is rightfully theirs; and do not act wickedly on earth by spreading corruption |
| 26:184 | | but be conscious of Him who has created you, just as [He created] those countless generations of old!&rdquo |
| 26:184 | | but be conscious of Him who has created you, just as [He created] those countless generations of old!&rdquo |
| 26:185 | | Said they: “Thou art but one of the bewitched |
| 26:185 | | Said they: “Thou art but one of the bewitched |
| 26:186 | | for thou art nothing but a mortal like ourselves! And, behold, we think that thou art a consummate liar |
| 26:186 | | for thou art nothing but a mortal like ourselves! And, behold, we think that thou art a consummate liar |
| 26:187 | | Cause, then, fragments of the sky to fall down upon us, if thou art a man of truth!&rdquo |
| 26:187 | | Cause, then, fragments of the sky to fall down upon us, if thou art a man of truth!&rdquo |
| 26:188 | | Answered [Shu’ayb]: “My Sustainer knows fully well what you are doing.&rdquo |
| 26:188 | | Answered [Shu’ayb]: “My Sustainer knows fully well what you are doing.&rdquo |
| 26:189 | | But they gave him the lie. And thereupon suffering overtook them on a day dark with shadows: and, verily, it was the suffering of an awesome day |
| 26:189 | | But they gave him the lie. And thereupon suffering overtook them on a day dark with shadows: and, verily, it was the suffering of an awesome day |
| 26:190 | | In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:190 | | In this [story], behold, there is a message [unto men], even though most of them will not believe [in it] |
| 26:191 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:191 | | But, verily, thy Sustainer - He alone - is almighty, a dispenser of grace |
| 26:192 | | Now, behold, this [divine writ] has indeed been bestowed from on high by the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:192 | | Now, behold, this [divine writ] has indeed been bestowed from on high by the Sustainer of all the worlds |
| 26:193 | | trustworthy divine inspiration has alighted with it from on hig |
| 26:193 | | trustworthy divine inspiration has alighted with it from on hig |
| 26:194 | | upon thy heart, [O Muhammad] so that thou mayest be among those who preac |
| 26:194 | | upon thy heart, [O Muhammad] so that thou mayest be among those who preac |
| 26:195 | | in the clear Arabic tongue |
| 26:195 | | in the clear Arabic tongue |
| 26:196 | | And, verily, [the essence of] this [revelation] is indeed found in the ancient books of divine wisdom [as well] |
| 26:196 | | And, verily, [the essence of] this [revelation] is indeed found in the ancient books of divine wisdom [as well] |
| 26:197 | | Is it not evidence enough for them that [so many] learned men from among the children of Israel have recognized this [as true] |
| 26:197 | | Is it not evidence enough for them that [so many] learned men from among the children of Israel have recognized this [as true] |
| 26:198 | | But [even] had We bestowed it from on high upon any of the non-Arabs |
| 26:198 | | But [even] had We bestowed it from on high upon any of the non-Arabs |
| 26:199 | | and had he recited it unto them [in his own tongue], they would not have believed in it |
| 26:199 | | and had he recited it unto them [in his own tongue], they would not have believed in it |
| 26:200 | | Thus have We caused this [message] to pass [unheeded] through the hearts of those who are lost in sin |
| 26:200 | | Thus have We caused this [message] to pass [unheeded] through the hearts of those who are lost in sin |
| 26:201 | | they will not believe in it till they behold the grievous sufferin |
| 26:201 | | they will not believe in it till they behold the grievous sufferin |
| 26:202 | | that will come upon them [on resurrection,] all of a sudden, without their being aware [of its approach] |
| 26:202 | | that will come upon them [on resurrection,] all of a sudden, without their being aware [of its approach] |
| 26:203 | | and then they will exclaim, “Could we have a respite?&rdquo |
| 26:203 | | and then they will exclaim, “Could we have a respite?&rdquo |
| 26:204 | | Do they, then, [really] wish that Our chastisement be hastened on |
| 26:204 | | Do they, then, [really] wish that Our chastisement be hastened on |
| 26:205 | | But hast thou ever considered [this]: If We do allow them to enjoy [this life] for some years |
| 26:205 | | But hast thou ever considered [this]: If We do allow them to enjoy [this life] for some years |
| 26:206 | | and thereupon that [chastisement] which they were promised befalls them &ndash |
| 26:206 | | and thereupon that [chastisement] which they were promised befalls them &ndash |
| 26:207 | | of what avail to them will be all their past enjoyments |
| 26:207 | | of what avail to them will be all their past enjoyments |
| 26:208 | | And withal, never have We destroyed any community unless it had been warne |
| 26:208 | | And withal, never have We destroyed any community unless it had been warne |
| 26:209 | | and reminded: for, never do We wrong [anyone] |
| 26:209 | | and reminded: for, never do We wrong [anyone] |
| 26:210 | | And [this divine writ is such a reminder:] no evil spirits have brought it down |
| 26:210 | | And [this divine writ is such a reminder:] no evil spirits have brought it down |
| 26:211 | | for, neither does it suit their ends, nor is it in their power [to impart it to man] |
| 26:211 | | for, neither does it suit their ends, nor is it in their power [to impart it to man] |
| 26:212 | | verily, [even] from hearing it are they utterly debarred |
| 26:212 | | verily, [even] from hearing it are they utterly debarred |
| 26:213 | | Hence, [O man,] do not invoke any other deity side by side with God, lest thou find thyself among those who are made to suffer [on Judgment Day] |
| 26:213 | | Hence, [O man,] do not invoke any other deity side by side with God, lest thou find thyself among those who are made to suffer [on Judgment Day] |
| 26:214 | | And warn [whomever thou canst reach, beginning with] thy kinsfolk |
| 26:214 | | And warn [whomever thou canst reach, beginning with] thy kinsfolk |
| 26:215 | | and spread the wings of thy tenderness over all of the believers who may follow thee |
| 26:215 | | and spread the wings of thy tenderness over all of the believers who may follow thee |
| 26:216 | | but if they disobey thee, say, “I am free of responsibility for aught that you may do!” &ndash |
| 26:216 | | but if they disobey thee, say, “I am free of responsibility for aught that you may do!” &ndash |
| 26:217 | | and place thy trust in the Almighty, the Dispenser of Grace |
| 26:217 | | and place thy trust in the Almighty, the Dispenser of Grace |
| 26:218 | | who sees thee when thou standest [alone] |
| 26:218 | | who sees thee when thou standest [alone] |
| 26:219 | | and [sees] thy behaviour among those who prostrate themselves [before Him] |
| 26:219 | | and [sees] thy behaviour among those who prostrate themselves [before Him] |
| 26:220 | | for, verily, He alone is all-hearing, all-knowing |
| 26:220 | | for, verily, He alone is all-hearing, all-knowing |
| 26:221 | | [And] shall I tell you upon whom it is that those evil spirits descend |
| 26:221 | | [And] shall I tell you upon whom it is that those evil spirits descend |
| 26:222 | | They descend upon all sinful self-deceiver |
| 26:222 | | They descend upon all sinful self-deceiver |
| 26:223 | | who readily lend ear [to every falsehood], and most of whom lie to others as well |
| 26:223 | | who readily lend ear [to every falsehood], and most of whom lie to others as well |
| 26:224 | | And as for the poets [they, too, are prone to deceive themselves: and so, only] those who are lost in grievous error would follow them |
| 26:224 | | And as for the poets [they, too, are prone to deceive themselves: and so, only] those who are lost in grievous error would follow them |
| 26:225 | | Art thou not aware that they roam confusedly through all the valleys [of words and thoughts] |
| 26:225 | | Art thou not aware that they roam confusedly through all the valleys [of words and thoughts] |
| 26:226 | | and that they [so often] say what they do not do [or feel] |
| 26:226 | | and that they [so often] say what they do not do [or feel] |
| 26:227 | | [Most of them are of this kind] save those who have attained to faith, and do righteous deeds, and remember God unceasingly, and defend themselves [only] after having been wronged, and [trust in God’s promise that] those who are bent on wrongdoing will in time come to know how evil a turn their destinies are bound to take |
| 26:227 | | [Most of them are of this kind] save those who have attained to faith, and do righteous deeds, and remember God unceasingly, and defend themselves [only] after having been wronged, and [trust in God’s promise that] those who are bent on wrongdoing will in time come to know how evil a turn their destinies are bound to take |
