| | Dr. Mohammad Tahir-ul-Qadri rendition of Surah Those Who Set The Ranks, Drawn up in Ranks, The Rangers(as-Saffat)
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| 37:1 | | By the parties ranged in close ranks |
| 37:2 | | And by those who drive away the clouds or by those parties who severely reprimand evils |
| 37:3 | | Then by those parties that remember Allah (or) recite (the Holy Qur’an) |
| 37:4 | | Surely, your God is One |
| 37:5 | | The Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever (creation) is between them, and the Lord of every point of sunrise |
| 37:6 | | Surely, We have adorned the world’s heaven (the first heavenly sphere) with the adornment of stars and planets |
| 37:7 | | And made (them) secure from every rebellious satan |
| 37:8 | | They (satans) cannot listen to the celestial world. And (burning brands) are thrown on them from every side |
| 37:9 | | To repulse them. And for them there is eternal torment |
| 37:10 | | But that (satan) who snatches away (something from angels), a burning brand follows it in chase |
| 37:11 | | Ask them: ‘Are they harder (and more difficult) to create, or those things which We have created (in the heavenly universe)? Surely, We have created them from a sticky clay. |
| 37:12 | | But you express your wonder whilst they make fun |
| 37:13 | | And when they are given advice, they do not accept it |
| 37:14 | | And when they see some sign, they mock it |
| 37:15 | | And say: ‘This is but obvious magic |
| 37:16 | | What! When we are dead and turned to dust and bones, shall we certainly be raised (alive again) |
| 37:17 | | And shall our forefathers too (be raised)? |
| 37:18 | | Say: ‘Yes, (of course,) and you will be disgraced and humiliated (as well). |
| 37:19 | | So, it will be merely a single dreadful shout (of a stern call). Then all will suddenly (rise and) begin to stare |
| 37:20 | | And they will say: ‘Woe to us! This is the Day of Requital. |
| 37:21 | | (It will be said: ‘Yes,) this is the same Day of Judgment which you used to reject |
| 37:22 | | Assemble all those who committed injustice as well as their companions and followers and those (false gods) that they used to worship |
| 37:23 | | Besides Allah. Then take them to the path of Hell |
| 37:24 | | And halt them (near the passage); they shall be interrogated. |
| 37:25 | | (It will be said to them:) ‘What has happened to you that you do not help one another? |
| 37:26 | | (What help can they provide?) For, in truth, they will be standing bending their necks Today |
| 37:27 | | And turning to one another, they will mutually question |
| 37:28 | | They will say: ‘Surely, it is you who used to come to us from the right side (i.e., asserting on oath of being right). |
| 37:29 | | (Their misleading leaders) will say: ‘The truth is that it was you yourselves who did not believe |
| 37:30 | | Nor did we have any authority (and control) over you. But you yourselves were a rebellious people |
| 37:31 | | So the command of our Lord has been proved against us. (Now) we are about to taste (the torment) |
| 37:32 | | So we led you astray. Surely, we ourselves had gone astray. |
| 37:33 | | So on that Day, they (all) will share the torment |
| 37:34 | | No doubt, this is how We deal with the sinners |
| 37:35 | | Surely, they were such people that when it was said to them: ‘There is none worthy of worship except Allah,’ they used to show arrogance |
| 37:36 | | And used to say: ‘Are we going to forsake our gods for the sake of an insane poet? |
| 37:37 | | (He is neither an insane person nor a poet.) He has rather brought the truth (Din [Religion]) and confirmed the Messengers (of Allah) |
| 37:38 | | Verily, you are about to taste the painful torment |
| 37:39 | | And you will not be given (any) reward but for what you used to do |
| 37:40 | | (Yes,) but those (exalted and chosen) servants of Allah who have divested themselves of (their ill-commanding selves and its pursuits) |
| 37:41 | | It is they for whom a special provision is appointed (morning and evening) |
| 37:42 | | Fruits (of every kind). And they will be honoured and venerated |
| 37:43 | | (Abiding) in Gardens of bliss and bounty |
| 37:44 | | (Making spiritual disclosures) face to face on raised couches |
| 37:45 | | Round them will be passed cups of (sacred) overflowing drink |
| 37:46 | | It will be sparkling white and superbly delicious, a treat for those who drink |
| 37:47 | | It will not cause any harm or giddiness; nor will they lose balance (after drinking it) |
| 37:48 | | And beside them will be (sitting chaste women) with lowered gazes and wide beautiful eyes |
| 37:49 | | (Fair, charming complexion, they will look) as if they were eggs protected from dust |
| 37:50 | | Then those (residents of Paradise) will turn to one another and mutually inquire (about their well-being) |
| 37:51 | | One (of the participants in conversation) will say (to the other): ‘There was an acquaintance of mine (who disbelieved in the Hereafter) |
| 37:52 | | He used to say (to me): Are you (also) of those who confirm and firmly believe (in these things) |
| 37:53 | | (That) when we are dead and have become dust and bones, so shall we be requited (in that condition)? |
| 37:54 | | Then he (the dweller of Paradise) will say: ‘Will you peer down to see (him in which plight he is)? |
| 37:55 | | Then on peering down, he will find him (right) in the middle of Hell |
| 37:56 | | (He) will say (to him): ‘By my Lord, you had nearly ruined me |
| 37:57 | | And had it not been the favour of my Lord, I (too) would have joined those who are brought (for torment with you). |
| 37:58 | | So (the dwellers of Paradise will gladly ask:) ‘Shall we not die now |
| 37:59 | | Except for the first death (which we have passed through and have reached here) and shall we not be ever tormented? |
| 37:60 | | This is surely the supreme success |
| 37:61 | | For such (a success) the doers should do work |
| 37:62 | | Is the hospitality (of Paradise) better or the tree of Zaqqum |
| 37:63 | | Undoubtedly, We have made this (tree) a torment for the wrongdoers |
| 37:64 | | Truly, this is a tree that springs out from the bottom of Hell |
| 37:65 | | The spikes of its fruit are as if heads of (ugly) satans |
| 37:66 | | So the inmates of Hell have to eat of it alone and have to fill their bellies with the same |
| 37:67 | | Then for sure there will be scalding water mixed (with pus) for them after (eating, which will cut through their guts) |
| 37:68 | | Then (after eating) surely they will return to Hell (again) |
| 37:69 | | Surely, they found their ancestors misguided |
| 37:70 | | So they are made to rush on in their footsteps |
| 37:71 | | And in fact, most of the former people (also) lost the straight path |
| 37:72 | | And surely, We sent the Warners amongst them as well |
| 37:73 | | So see how was the end of those who were warned |
| 37:74 | | Except for the chosen and exalted servants of Allah |
| 37:75 | | And, verily, Nuh (Noah) cried to Us. So how excellent We are to respond to the prayers |
| 37:76 | | And We delivered him and his family from the ordeal |
| 37:77 | | And We made his offspring the only survivors |
| 37:78 | | And We made his virtuous remembrance endure amongst the successors (i.e., the Messengers and their people) |
| 37:79 | | Peace be on Nuh (Noah) in all the worlds |
| 37:80 | | Surely, We requite the pious the same way |
| 37:81 | | He was indeed of Our servants blessed with (perfect) faith |
| 37:82 | | Then We drowned the others |
| 37:83 | | And verily, of his party was Ibrahim ([Abraham] as well, on him be peace) |
| 37:84 | | When he appeared before his Lord with a purified and submissive heart |
| 37:85 | | He said to his father (who was in fact his uncle, and he used to call him father, for he had brought him up) and his people: ‘What is it that you worship |
| 37:86 | | Do you go for false gods besides Allah, inventing a false allegation |
| 37:87 | | Well! What do you think of the Lord of all the worlds? |
| 37:88 | | Then Ibrahim (Abraham) cast a look at the stars (to put them in doubt) |
| 37:89 | | And said: ‘I am not well (so cannot accompany you to the festival). |
| 37:90 | | At that they turned their backs on him and left (for the festival) |
| 37:91 | | Then Ibrahim (Abraham) went up to their gods (idols) quietly and said to them: ‘Do you not eat |
| 37:92 | | What is the matter with you that you do not speak? |
| 37:93 | | Then Ibrahim (Abraham) began striking (and breaking) them with full force |
| 37:94 | | Then the people came to him running (on returning from the festival) |
| 37:95 | | Ibrahim (Abraham) said (to them): ‘Do you worship these (inanimate stones) which you yourselves carve out |
| 37:96 | | Whilst Allah has created you and (all) your doings? |
| 37:97 | | They said: ‘Raise for him a building (to burn him), then cast him into the blazing fire (in it). |
| 37:98 | | So they attempted to play a trick against Ibrahim (Abraham), but We humiliated them (when the fire eventually turned into a flower garden) |
| 37:99 | | Then Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘(Migrating,) I am going to my Lord. He will certainly guide me.’ (He migrated to Syria) |
| 37:100 | | (Reaching the sacred land, he prayed:) ‘O my Lord, bless me with (a son,) one of the pious. |
| 37:101 | | So We gave him the good news of a very forbearing son (Isma‘il [Ishmael]) |
| 37:102 | | Then when (Isma‘il [Ishmael]) reached (the age of) the ability to run about with him, Ibrahim (Abraham) said: ‘O my son, I have seen in a dream that I am sacrificing you. So think, what is your opinion?’ Isma‘il (Ishmael) said: ‘O my father, do that (immediately) which you are being commanded. If Allah wills, you will find me amongst the patient (and steadfast). |
| 37:103 | | So when both submitted (to the will of Allah i.e., both surrendered to Allah’s command), and Ibrahim (Abraham) laid him down on his forehead—(the subsequent sight has not been described; |
| 37:104 | | And We called out to him: ‘O Ibrahim (Abraham) |
| 37:105 | | (How wonderfully) have you made your dream really true!’ Surely, We pay back the spiritually excellent the same way. (So you are blessed with the prominence of Our closest friend. |
| 37:106 | | It was by far a great open trial |
| 37:107 | | And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice |
| 37:108 | | And We preserved his virtuous remembrance (i.e., praise) amongst the succeeding generations |
| 37:109 | | Peace be upon Ibrahim (Abraham) |
| 37:110 | | That is how We pay back those who are committed to spiritual excellence |
| 37:111 | | Surely, he was of Our servants with (perfect faith) |
| 37:112 | | And (after Isma‘il [Ishmael]) We gave him the good news of Ishaq (Isaac). He was (also) a Prophet, one of the most pious |
| 37:113 | | And We bestowed blessings on him and on Ishaq (Isaac). And amongst their descendants are both the virtuous as well as those who expressly wrong themselves |
| 37:114 | | And surely, We blessed Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) as well with Our favours |
| 37:115 | | And We delivered them and their people from the ordeal |
| 37:116 | | And We helped them, so it was they who overmastered |
| 37:117 | | And We gave both of them the clear and enlightening Book (the Torah) |
| 37:118 | | And We guided them both to the straight path |
| 37:119 | | And We preserved their virtuous remembrance (also) amongst the succeeding generations |
| 37:120 | | Peace be upon Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) |
| 37:121 | | That is how We pay back those who are committed to spiritual excellence |
| 37:122 | | Surely, both of them were of Our servants blessed with (perfect faith) |
| 37:123 | | And indeed, Ilyas (Elias too) was one of the Messengers |
| 37:124 | | When he said to his people: ‘Do you not fear (Allah) |
| 37:125 | | Do you worship (the idol named) Ba‘l and turn away from the Best of creators |
| 37:126 | | Allah, Who is your Lord and the Lord of your foregoing ancestors (as well)? |
| 37:127 | | But they (the people of Ba‘lbek) gave lie to Ilyas (Elias), so they will (also) be brought (to the torment of Hell) |
| 37:128 | | Except the chosen servants of Allah |
| 37:129 | | And We preserved his virtuous remembrance (also) amongst the succeeding generations |
| 37:130 | | Peace be upon Ilyas (Elias) |
| 37:131 | | That is how We pay back those who are committed to spiritual excellence |
| 37:132 | | Surely, he was of Our servants blessed with (perfect faith) |
| 37:133 | | And verily, Lut (Lot too) was one of the Messengers |
| 37:134 | | When We delivered him and the whole of his family |
| 37:135 | | Except that old woman who was of those who stayed behind |
| 37:136 | | Then We destroyed the others |
| 37:137 | | And surely, you pass by (the remains of their ruined towns whilst going from Mecca to Syria) in the morning |
| 37:138 | | And at night as well. Do you not even then understand |
| 37:139 | | And Yunus (Jonah too) was indeed one of the Messengers |
| 37:140 | | When he ran towards the full boat |
| 37:141 | | Then (when it was caught into a whirlpool) they cast lots, and (in the draws) he came to be the loser (i.e., his name was drawn and those in the boat cast him overboard into the river) |
| 37:142 | | Then the fish swallowed him and he was a (self-condemning) repentant |
| 37:143 | | Then if he had not been of those who glorify (Allah) |
| 37:144 | | He would have stayed in the belly (of the fish) till the Day when people will be resurrected (from the graves) |
| 37:145 | | Then We cast him onto a wide plain (i.e., the beach) whilst he was sick |
| 37:146 | | And We caused a creeping (gourd) plant to grow over him |
| 37:147 | | And We sent him towards (the people of Nineveh in the land of Mosul,) a population of a hundred thousand or more |
| 37:148 | | (Seeing the signs of torment,) they believed. So We granted them prosperity for a time |
| 37:149 | | So ask these (disbelievers of Mecca): ‘Are there daughters for your Lord and sons for them |
| 37:150 | | Did We create the angels as females and were they present (on the occasion)? |
| 37:151 | | Listen! They assuredly say (this) out of their fabrications |
| 37:152 | | That Allah has begotten children and surely they are liars |
| 37:153 | | Has He chosen daughters instead of sons? (The creed of the disbelievers of Mecca is being refuted in the language of their logic and mentality. |
| 37:154 | | What is the matter with you? How do you judge |
| 37:155 | | Do you not ponder |
| 37:156 | | Do you have any clear proof (to establish your philosophy and ideology) |
| 37:157 | | Produce your book if you are truthful |
| 37:158 | | And they have fabricated a blood relationship between Allah and the jinn (as well), whereas the jinn know that they (too) will be made to appear (before the presence of Allah) |
| 37:159 | | Holy is Allah, Transcendent of what they utter |
| 37:160 | | But the chosen and exalted servants of Allah (do not say such things; they are not amongst them) |
| 37:161 | | So you and (the idols) which you worship |
| 37:162 | | You all cannot misguide (anyone against Allah) |
| 37:163 | | Except the one who is bound to fall into Hell |
| 37:164 | | And (the angels say:) ‘Every one of us has an appointed station |
| 37:165 | | And surely, we ourselves are those who remain standing in rows |
| 37:166 | | And surely, we ourselves remain engaged in glorifying (Allah). |
| 37:167 | | And no doubt, these people used to say |
| 37:168 | | ‘If we (too) had some (Book) of direction and guidance from the bygone people |
| 37:169 | | Then, certainly, we (too) would have been Allah’s exalted servants. |
| 37:170 | | But (now) they have rejected this (Qur’an). So they will soon come to know (their end) |
| 37:171 | | And verily, Our command has been put into effect in respect of the servants whom We sent (i.e., the Messengers) |
| 37:172 | | That it is they who have been granted help |
| 37:173 | | And that essentially it is only Our army that shall dominate |
| 37:174 | | So turn your attention away from them for a time |
| 37:175 | | And keep watching them (constantly). So they will soon come to know (their end) |
| 37:176 | | And do they want Our punishment to be hastened |
| 37:177 | | But when that (torment) descends before them, how evil will be the morning of those who were warned |
| 37:178 | | So turn your attention away from them for a while |
| 37:179 | | And keep watching them (constantly). So they will soon come to know (their end) |
| 37:180 | | Holy is your Lord, the Lord of Honour, Transcendent above these (things) which they utter |
| 37:181 | | And peace be upon (all) the Messengers |
| 37:182 | | And all praise be to Allah alone, the Lord of all the worlds |
