| | Faridul Haque rendition of Surah Those Who Set The Ranks, Drawn up in Ranks, The Rangers(as-Saffat)
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| 37:1 | | By oath of those who establish proper ranks |
| 37:2 | | And by oath of those who herd with a stern warning |
| 37:3 | | And by oath of the groups that read the Qur’an |
| 37:4 | | Indeed your God is surely only One |
| 37:5 | | Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them - and the Lord of the sun’s rising points |
| 37:6 | | We have indeed adorned the lowest heaven with stars as ornaments |
| 37:7 | | And to protect it from every rebellious devil |
| 37:8 | | They cannot listen to the speech of those on higher elevations and they are targeted from every side |
| 37:9 | | To make them flee, and for them is a never-ending punishment |
| 37:10 | | Except one who sometimes steals a part, so a blazing flame goes after him |
| 37:11 | | Therefore ask them (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him), “Are they a stronger creation, or are other things of our creation, (the angels, the heavens etc.)?” We have indeed created them from sticky clay |
| 37:12 | | Rather you are surprised, whereas they keep mocking |
| 37:13 | | And they do not understand, when explained to |
| 37:14 | | And whenever they see a sign, they mock at it |
| 37:15 | | And they say, “This is nothing but clear magic.&rdquo |
| 37:16 | | “When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we certainly be raised again?&rdquo |
| 37:17 | | “And also our forefathers?&rdquo |
| 37:18 | | Proclaim, “Yes, and with disgrace.&rdquo |
| 37:19 | | So that is just a single jolt, thereupon they will begin staring |
| 37:20 | | And will say, “O our misfortune!” It will be said to them, “This is the Day of Justice.&rdquo |
| 37:21 | | “This is the Day of Judgement, which you used to deny!&rdquo |
| 37:22 | | “Gather all the unjust persons and their spouses, and all that they used to worship!” |
| 37:23 | | “Instead of Allah - and herd them to the path leading to hell.&rdquo |
| 37:24 | | “And stop them - they are to be questioned.&rdquo |
| 37:25 | | “What is the matter with you, that you do not help one another?&rdquo |
| 37:26 | | In fact this day they have all surrendered |
| 37:27 | | And some of them inclined towards others, mutually questioning |
| 37:28 | | They said, “It is you who used to come to us from our right, in order to sway.&rdquo |
| 37:29 | | They will answer, “You yourselves did not have faith!&rdquo |
| 37:30 | | “And we did not have any control over you; but in fact you yourselves were rebellious.&rdquo |
| 37:31 | | “So the Word of our Lord has proved true upon us; we will surely have to taste (the punishment).&rdquo |
| 37:32 | | “We therefore led you astray, for we ourselves were astray!&rdquo |
| 37:33 | | So this day they all are partners in the punishment |
| 37:34 | | This is how We deal with the guilty |
| 37:35 | | Indeed, when it was said to them, “There is no God except Allah”, they were haughty |
| 37:36 | | And they used to say, “Shall we forsake our gods upon the sayings of a mad poet?&rdquo |
| 37:37 | | In fact he has brought the Truth, and testified for the Noble Messengers |
| 37:38 | | “You surely have to taste the painful punishment.&rdquo |
| 37:39 | | “And you will not be compensated except for your deeds.&rdquo |
| 37:40 | | Except the chosen bondmen of Allah |
| 37:41 | | For them is the sustenance known to Us |
| 37:42 | | Fruits; and they will be honoured |
| 37:43 | | In Gardens of peace |
| 37:44 | | Facing one another on thrones |
| 37:45 | | Cups of wine will be presented to them in rounds, from a spring flowing in front of them |
| 37:46 | | White, delicious for the drinkers |
| 37:47 | | Neither does it intoxicate, nor give a headache |
| 37:48 | | And with them are those who do not set gaze upon men except their husbands, the maidens with gorgeous eyes |
| 37:49 | | As if they were eggs, safely hidden |
| 37:50 | | So one among them turns to the other, questioning. |
| 37:51 | | The speaker among them said, “I had a companion.” |
| 37:52 | | “Who used to tell me, ‘Do you believe it is true?’ |
| 37:53 | | ‘That when we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, that we will either be rewarded or punished?’ &rdquo |
| 37:54 | | He said (to others on the thrones), “Will you take a glimpse (into hell) below?&rdquo |
| 37:55 | | He therefore looked down and saw him amidst the blazing fire |
| 37:56 | | He said, “By Allah, you had nearly ruined me!&rdquo |
| 37:57 | | “And were it not for the munificence of my Lord, I too would have been seized and brought forth (captive)!&rdquo |
| 37:58 | | “So are we never to die?” (The people of Paradise will ask the angels, with delight, after the announcement of everlasting life. |
| 37:59 | | “Except our earlier death, and nor will we be punished?&rdquo |
| 37:60 | | “This is, most certainly, the supreme success.&rdquo |
| 37:61 | | For such a reward should the workers perform |
| 37:62 | | So is this welcome better, or the tree of Zaqqum |
| 37:63 | | We have indeed made that a punishment for the unjust |
| 37:64 | | Indeed it is a tree that sprouts from the base of hell |
| 37:65 | | Its fruit like the heads of demons |
| 37:66 | | So indeed they will eat from it, and fill their bellies with it |
| 37:67 | | Then after it, indeed for them is the drink of boiling hot water |
| 37:68 | | Then surely their return is towards hell |
| 37:69 | | They had indeed found their forefathers astray |
| 37:70 | | So they hastily follow their footsteps |
| 37:71 | | And indeed before them, most of the former people went astray |
| 37:72 | | And indeed We had sent Heralds of warnings among them |
| 37:73 | | Therefore see what sort of fate befell those who were warned |
| 37:74 | | Except the chosen bondmen of Allah |
| 37:75 | | And indeed Nooh prayed to Us – so what an excellent Acceptor of Prayer We are |
| 37:76 | | And We rescued him and his household from the great calamity |
| 37:77 | | And We preserved his descendants |
| 37:78 | | And We kept his praise among the latter generations |
| 37:79 | | Peace be upon Nooh, among the entire people |
| 37:80 | | This is how We reward the virtuous |
| 37:81 | | He is indeed one of Our high ranking, firmly believing bondmen |
| 37:82 | | We then drowned the others |
| 37:83 | | And indeed Ibrahim is from his (Nooh’s) group |
| 37:84 | | When he came to his Lord, with a sound heart. (Free from falsehood) |
| 37:85 | | When he said to his father (paternal uncle) and his people, “What do you worship?&rdquo |
| 37:86 | | “What! You desire, through fabrication, gods other than Allah?&rdquo |
| 37:87 | | “So what do you assume regarding the Lord Of The Creation?” (That He will not punish you? |
| 37:88 | | He then shot a glance at the stars |
| 37:89 | | He then said, “I feel sick (of you)!&rdquo |
| 37:90 | | And they turned their backs on him and went away. (The pagans thought he would transmit the disease) |
| 37:91 | | He then sneaked upon their deities and said, “Do you not eat?&rdquo |
| 37:92 | | “What is the matter with you, that you do not say anything?&rdquo |
| 37:93 | | He then began striking them with his right hand, unseen by the people |
| 37:94 | | So the disbelievers came running towards him |
| 37:95 | | He said, “What! You worship what you yourselves have sculpted?&rdquo |
| 37:96 | | “Whereas Allah has created you and your actions?&rdquo |
| 37:97 | | They said, “Construct a building (furnace) for him, and then cast him in the blazing fire!&rdquo |
| 37:98 | | So they tried to execute their evil scheme upon him – We therefore degraded them. (Allah saved him, by commanding the fire to turn cool) |
| 37:99 | | And he said, “Indeed I shall go to my Lord Who will guide me.&rdquo |
| 37:100 | | “My Lord! Give me a meritorious child.&rdquo |
| 37:101 | | We therefore gave him the glad tidings of an intelligent son |
| 37:102 | | And when he became capable of working with him, Ibrahim said, “O my son, I dreamt that I am sacrificing you - therefore now consider what is your opinion”; he said, “O my father! Do what you are commanded! Allah willing, you will soon find me patiently enduring!&rdquo |
| 37:103 | | Then (remember) when they both submitted to Allah’s command, and Ibrahim lay his son facing downwards. (The knife did not hurt Ismail |
| 37:104 | | And We called out to him, “O Ibrahim!&rdquo |
| 37:105 | | “You have indeed made the dream come true”; and this is how We reward the virtuous |
| 37:106 | | Indeed this was a clear test |
| 37:107 | | And We rescued him in exchange of a great sacrifice. (The sacrifice of Ibrahim and Ismail – peace be upon them – is commemorated every year on 10,11 and 12 Zil Haj) |
| 37:108 | | And We kept his praise among the latter generations |
| 37:109 | | Peace be upon Ibrahim |
| 37:110 | | This is how We reward the virtuous |
| 37:111 | | He is indeed one of Our high ranking, firmly believing bondmen |
| 37:112 | | And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishaq, a Herald of the Hidden, from among those who deserve Our proximity |
| 37:113 | | And We sent blessings upon him and Ishaq; and among their descendants - some who do good deeds, and some who clearly wrong themselves |
| 37:114 | | And We indeed did a great favour to Moosa and Haroon |
| 37:115 | | And rescued them and their people from the great calamity |
| 37:116 | | And We helped them, so they were victorious |
| 37:117 | | And We bestowed the clear Book to both of them |
| 37:118 | | And guided them to the Straight Path |
| 37:119 | | And We kept their praise among the latter generations |
| 37:120 | | Peace be upon Moosa and Haroon |
| 37:121 | | This is how We reward the virtuous |
| 37:122 | | Indeed they are two of Our high ranking, firmly believing bondmen |
| 37:123 | | And indeed Ilyas is one of the Noble Messengers |
| 37:124 | | When he said to his people, “Do you not fear?&rdquo |
| 37:125 | | “What! You worship Baal (an idol) and leave the Best Creator?” |
| 37:126 | | “Allah, Who is, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?&rdquo |
| 37:127 | | In response they denied him, so they will surely be brought forth as captives |
| 37:128 | | Except the chosen bondmen of Allah |
| 37:129 | | And We kept his praise among the latter generations |
| 37:130 | | Peace be upon Ilyas |
| 37:131 | | This is how We reward the virtuous |
| 37:132 | | He is indeed one of Our high ranking, firmly believing bondmen |
| 37:133 | | And indeed Lut is one of the Noble Messengers |
| 37:134 | | When We rescued him and his entire household |
| 37:135 | | Except an old woman, who became of those who stayed behind |
| 37:136 | | We then destroyed the others |
| 37:137 | | And indeed you pass over them in the morning. |
| 37:138 | | And during the night; so do you not have sense |
| 37:139 | | And indeed Yunus is one of the Noble Messengers |
| 37:140 | | When he left towards the laden ship |
| 37:141 | | Then lots were drawn and he became of those who were pushed into the sea |
| 37:142 | | The fish then swallowed him and he blamed himself. (For not waiting for Allah’s command. |
| 37:143 | | And were he not one of those who praise. |
| 37:144 | | He would have remained in its belly till the day when all will be raised |
| 37:145 | | We then put him ashore on a plain, and he was sick |
| 37:146 | | And We grew a tree of gourd (as a shelter) above him |
| 37:147 | | And We sent him towards a hundred thousand people, in fact more |
| 37:148 | | So they accepted faith - We therefore gave them usage for a while |
| 37:149 | | Therefore ask them (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him), whether the daughters are for your Lord and the sons for them |
| 37:150 | | Or that have We created the angels as females, while they were present |
| 37:151 | | Pay heed! It is their slander that they say. &ndash |
| 37:152 | | That “Allah has offspring”; and indeed, surely, they are liars |
| 37:153 | | “Has he chosen daughters instead of sons?&rdquo |
| 37:154 | | “What is the matter with you? What sort of a judgement you impose!&rdquo |
| 37:155 | | “So do you not ponder?&rdquo |
| 37:156 | | “Or do you have some clear proof?&rdquo |
| 37:157 | | “Then bring forth your Book, if you are truthful!&rdquo |
| 37:158 | | And they have appointed a relationship between Him and the jinns; and indeed the jinns surely know that they will be brought forth |
| 37:159 | | Purity is to Allah from the matters they fabricate |
| 37:160 | | Except the chosen bondmen of Allah |
| 37:161 | | Therefore you and all what you worship. (The disbelievers and their deities. |
| 37:162 | | You cannot make anyone rebel against Him |
| 37:163 | | Except the one who will go into the blazing fire |
| 37:164 | | And the angels say, “Each one of us has an appointed known position.&rdquo |
| 37:165 | | “And indeed we, with our wings spread, await the command.&rdquo |
| 37:166 | | “And indeed we are those who say His purity.&rdquo |
| 37:167 | | And indeed the disbelievers used to say, |
| 37:168 | | “If we had some advice from the earlier generations,” |
| 37:169 | | “We would certainly be the chosen bondmen of Allah.&rdquo |
| 37:170 | | They therefore denied it, so they will soon come to know |
| 37:171 | | And indeed Our Word has already gone forth for Our bondmen who were sent |
| 37:172 | | That undoubtedly, only they will be helped |
| 37:173 | | And surely, only Our army will be victorious |
| 37:174 | | Therefore turn away from them for some time |
| 37:175 | | And watch them, for they will soon see |
| 37:176 | | So are they being impatient for Our punishment |
| 37:177 | | So when it does descend in their courtyards – so what an evil morning it will be for those who were warned |
| 37:178 | | And turn away from them for some time |
| 37:179 | | And wait, for they will soon see |
| 37:180 | | Purity is to your Lord, the Lord of Honour, from all what they say |
| 37:181 | | And peace is upon the Noble Messengers |
| 37:182 | | And all praise is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation |
