| | Abdel Haleem rendition of Surah Smoke, The Evident Smoke(ad-Dukhan)
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| 44:1 | | Ha Mi |
| 44:2 | | By the Scripture that makes things clear |
| 44:3 | | truly We sent it down on a blessed night––We have always sent warnings–&ndash |
| 44:4 | | a night when every matter of wisdom was made distinc |
| 44:5 | | at Our command––We have always sent messages to man–&ndash |
| 44:6 | | as a mercy [Prophet] from your Lord who sees and knows all |
| 44:7 | | Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything between––if only you people were firm believers–&ndash |
| 44:8 | | there is no god but Him: He gives life and death––He is your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers–&ndash |
| 44:9 | | yet in [their state of] doubt they take nothing seriously |
| 44:10 | | [Prophet], watch out for the Day when the sky brings forth clouds of smoke for all to see |
| 44:11 | | It will envelop the people. They will cry, ‘This is a terrible torment |
| 44:12 | | Lord relieve us from this torment! We believe!&rsquo |
| 44:13 | | How will this [sudden] faith benefit them? When a prophet came to warn them plainly |
| 44:14 | | they turned their backs on him, saying, ‘He is tutored! He is possessed!&rsquo |
| 44:15 | | We shall hold the torment back for a while ––you are sure to return [to Us]–&ndash |
| 44:16 | | and on the Day We seize [them] mightily We shall exact retribution |
| 44:17 | | We tested the people of Pharaoh before them: a noble messenger was sent to them |
| 44:18 | | saying, ‘Hand the servants of God over to me! I am a faithful messenger who has been sent to you |
| 44:19 | | Do not consider yourselves to be above God! I come to you with clear authority |
| 44:20 | | I seek refuge in my Lord and yours against your insults |
| 44:21 | | If you do not believe me, just let me be.&rsquo |
| 44:22 | | [Moses] cried to his Lord, ‘These people are evildoers!&rsquo |
| 44:23 | | [God replied], ‘Escape in the night with My servants, for you are sure to be pursued |
| 44:24 | | Leave the sea behind you parted and their army will be drowned.&rsquo |
| 44:25 | | Many a garden and spring they left behind |
| 44:26 | | many a cornfield and noble building |
| 44:27 | | many a thing in which they had delighted |
| 44:28 | | We gave these to another people to inherit |
| 44:29 | | Neither heavens nor earth shed a tear for them, nor were they given any time |
| 44:30 | | We saved the Children of Israel from their degrading sufferin |
| 44:31 | | at the hands of Pharaoh: he was a tyrant who exceeded all bounds |
| 44:32 | | We chose them knowingly above others |
| 44:33 | | We gave them revelations in which there was a clear test |
| 44:34 | | These people here assert |
| 44:35 | | ‘There is nothing beyond our one death: we will not be resurrected |
| 44:36 | | Bring back our forefathers, if what you say is true.&rsquo |
| 44:37 | | Are they better than the people of Tubbaand those who flourished before them? We destroyed them all- they were guilty |
| 44:38 | | We were not playing a pointless game when We created the heavens and earth and everything in between |
| 44:39 | | We created them for a true purpose, but most people do not comprehend |
| 44:40 | | The Day of Decision is the time appointed for all |
| 44:41 | | a Day when no friend can take another’s place |
| 44:42 | | No one will receive any help except for those to whom God shows mercy: He is the Mighty, the Merciful Lord |
| 44:43 | | The tree of Zaqqu |
| 44:44 | | will be food for the sinners |
| 44:45 | | [hot] as molten metal, it boils in their bellie |
| 44:46 | | like seething water |
| 44:47 | | ‘Take him! Thrust him into the depths of Hell |
| 44:48 | | Pour scalding water over his head as punishment!&rsquo |
| 44:49 | | ‘Taste this, you powerful, respected man |
| 44:50 | | This is what you doubted.&rsquo |
| 44:51 | | But those mindful of God will be in a safe plac |
| 44:52 | | amid Gardens and springs |
| 44:53 | | clothed in silk and fine brocade, facing one another |
| 44:54 | | so it will be. We shall wed them to maidens with large, dark eyes |
| 44:55 | | Secure and contented, they will call for every kind of fruit |
| 44:56 | | After the one death they will taste death no more. God will guard them from the torment of Hell |
| 44:57 | | a bounty from your Lord. That is the supreme triumph |
| 44:58 | | We have made this Quran easy to understand- in your own language [Prophet]- so that they may take heed |
| 44:59 | | So wait; the disbelievers too are waiting |
