37:1  By the aligners aligning.

37:2  And the drivers driving.

37:3  And those conveying the message.

37:4  Your God is certainly One.

37:5  Lord of the heavens, the earth, and everything between them, and Lord of the sunrises.

37:6  We adorned the nearest heaven with the beauty of stars.

37:7  And as a protection from every defiant devil.

37:8  They can’t overhear the Highest Assembly, for they get pelted from every side.

37:9  Repelled, they will face perpetual torment.

37:10  Except for one who snatches a snatch; he is pursued by a piercing flame.

37:11  Ask them, “Are they more difficult to create, or those We created?” We created them from sticky clay.

37:12  Yet you are amazed, and they mock.

37:13  When reminded, they pay no heed.

37:14  When they see a sign, they mock.

37:15  And they say, “This is nothing but apparent magic.

37:16  When we are dead and have become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?

37:17  And our ancient ancestors as well?”

37:18  Say, “Yes, and you’ll be subdued.”

37:19  It will be just a single shout, and behold, they will be staring.

37:20  They will exclaim, “Woe to us! This is Judgement Day.”

37:21  “This is the Day of Separation, which you used to deny.”

37:22  Round up those who did wrong, their partners, and what they used to worship.

37:23  Other than God, and lead them to the path of Hellfire.

37:24  But stop them, for they must be questioned.”

37:25  What’s the matter with you that you don’t help each other?

37:26  But today, they are in utter submission.

37:27  And they will turn on one another, blaming each other.

37:28  Some will say, “You used to come to us from the right.”

37:29  Others will say, “No, in fact, it was you who weren’t believers.

37:30  We had no authority over you; you were a transgressing people.

37:31  So now the word of our Lord has come true against us. We are tasting it.

37:32  We seduced you; we were seducers.”

37:33  On that Day, they will share in the punishment.

37:34  This is how We deal with sinners.

37:35  When they were told, “There is no god but God,” they exhibited arrogance.

37:36  And they said, “Shall we leave our gods for a mad poet?”

37:37  He came with the truth and confirmed the messengers.

37:38  You will surely taste the severe punishment.

37:39  And you will only be recompensed for what you used to do.

37:40  Except for the chosen servants of God.

37:41  For them, there will be a known provision.

37:42  Fruits, and they will be honored.

37:43  In the Gardens of Delights.

37:44  On thrones, facing one another.

37:45  A cup filled with a drink of pure pleasure will be passed among them.

37:46  Crystal-clear, delicious to those who drink.

37:47  Causing neither headache nor intoxication.

37:48  And with them will be women restraining their glances.

37:49  As though they were hidden pearls.

37:50  They will turn to one another, questioning each other.

37:51  A speaker among them will say, “I had a close companion.

37:52  Who would say, ‘Are you among those who believe?

37:53  That when we die and become dust and bones, we will be held accountable?’”

37:54  He will then ask, “Would you care to look?”

37:55  He looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

37:56  He exclaimed, “By God, you nearly led me astray!

37:57  If not for the mercy of my Lord, I would’ve been among those presented.”

37:58  “We are not to die.

37:59  Except for our first death, and we aren’t to be punished.”

37:60  Indeed, this is the great achievement.

37:61  For such, let the workers work.

37:62  Isn’t this a better hospitality than that of the Tree of Bitterness?

37:63  We made it an ordeal for the unjust.

37:64  It’s a tree that sprouts from the core of Hellfire.

37:65  Its buds are like the heads of devils.

37:66  From it, they will eat and fill their stomachs.

37:67  Then, they will have a mixture of scalding brew.

37:68  Then, their return will be to the flaming Inferno.

37:69  They found their ancestors astray.

37:70  And they rushed upon their footsteps.

37:71  Most of the earlier generations before them had also deviated.

37:72  Even though We had sent warners among them.

37:73  See, then, the end of those who were warned.

37:74  Except for the sincere servants of God.

37:75  When Noah implored Us—excellent indeed are We in answering!

37:76  We saved him and his family from the great disaster.

37:77  We made his descendants to be those who remained.

37:78  And We preserved his story for those who would come later.

37:79  Peace be upon Noah among all the nations.

37:80  Thus, do We reward those who do good.

37:81  He was one of Our faithful servants.

37:82  Then We drowned the others.

37:83  From his lineage came Abraham.

37:84  When he approached his Lord with a sound heart.

37:85  He asked his father and his people, “What do you worship?

37:86  Do you prefer false idols over God?

37:87  What’s your opinion of the Lord of the Worlds?”

37:88  He then gazed at the stars.

37:89  And he said, “I feel unwell.”

37:90  So they turned away from him, retreating.

37:91  He turned towards their gods and said, “Do you not eat?”

37:92  What’s wrong with you that you’re not speaking?”

37:93  He then turned on them, striking them down with force.

37:94  They confronted him, their hearts filled with rage.

37:95  He countered, “Do you worship what you carve?

37:96  While it is God who created you and all that you make?”

37:97  They responded, “Build a furnace for him, and throw him into the flames.”

37:98  They intended a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.

37:99  He declared, “I am going to my Lord, who will guide me.”

37:100  “My Lord, grant me righteous offspring.”

37:101  So We gave him the good news of a forbearing son.

37:102  When he was old enough to assist him, he said, “O my son, I saw in a dream that I’m sacrificing you, so see what you think?” He replied, “O my father, do as you’re commanded; you will find me, if God wills, one of the patient.”

37:103  And when they had submitted, he put him down upon his forehead.

37:104  We called out to him, “O Abraham!

37:105  You have fulfilled the vision.” Thus, do We reward those who do right.

37:106  That was a significant test.

37:107  And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice.

37:108  And We left for him favorable mention among later generations.

37:109  Peace be upon Abraham.

37:110  Thus do We reward those who do good.

37:111  He was one of Our faithful servants.

37:112  And We gave him the good news of Isaac, a prophet, one of the righteous.

37:113  We blessed him and Isaac. However, some are righteous among their descendants, while some clearly wrong themselves.

37:114  We also favored Moses and Aaron.

37:115  We saved them and their people from the great calamity.

37:116  We supported them, and they emerged as victors.

37:117  We gave them the Scripture that sheds light.

37:118  And We guided them on the straight path.

37:119  We left for them a favorable mention among later generations.

37:120  Peace be upon Moses and Aaron.

37:121  Thus do We reward those who do good.

37:122  They were among Our believing servants.

37:123  Elijah was also one of the messengers.

37:124  When he said to his people, “Will you not embrace righteousness?

37:125  Do you call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators?

37:126  God is your Lord and the Lord of your ancestors.”

37:127  But they rejected him, and they will be apprehended.

37:128  Except for God’s chosen servants.

37:129  We left for him a favorable mention among later generations.

37:130  Peace be upon Elijah.

37:131  Thus do We reward those who do good.

37:132  He was one of Our believing servants.

37:133  And Lot was among the messengers.

37:134  We rescued him and his entire family.

37:135  Except an elderly woman who was among those left behind.

37:136  Then We destroyed the rest.

37:137  You pass by them in the morning.

37:138  And at night. Will you not then reflect?

37:139  Jonah was also among the messengers.

37:140  When he stormed out to the laden ship.

37:141  He gambled and lost.

37:142  A whale swallowed him, and he was to blame.

37:143  Had he not been of those who glorified.

37:144  He would’ve remained in its belly until the Day they’re raised.

37:145  So, We cast him onto the barren shore, ill and weak.

37:146  And We made a gourd plant grow over him.

37:147  Then, We sent him to a hundred thousand or more.

37:148  They believed, so We gave them enjoyment for some time.

37:149  Ask them: “Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?”

37:150  Or did We create the angels as females while they were watching?

37:151  They are speaking from their conjecture when they say.

37:152  “God has begotten.” They are liars, definitely.

37:153  Does He prefer daughters over sons?

37:154  What’s the matter with you? How do you judge?

37:155  Won’t you reflect?

37:156  Or do you have clear authority?

37:157  Then produce your scripture, if you are truthful.

37:158  And they made up a relationship between Him and the jinn, yet the jinn know well that they will be summoned.

37:159  Exalted is God, above what they describe.

37:160  Except for God’s select servants.

37:161  Neither you nor those you worship.

37:162  Can’t seduce away from Him.

37:163  Except those destined for Hell’s embrace.

37:164  “There is none among us but has a known position.

37:165  We are those who stand in rows.

37:166  And we are the praisers.”

37:167  Yet, they used to say.

37:168  “If we had a sermon from the ancients.

37:169  We would’ve been devoted servants of God.”

37:170  Yet, they disbelieved it; they will soon come to know.

37:171  Our mandate has already been conveyed to Our chosen messengers.

37:172  Definitely, they are the ones who will be victorious.

37:173  Our forces will undoubtedly triumph.

37:174  So, for a while, turn away from them.

37:175  Observe, they will soon witness.

37:176  Are they eager for Our punishment?

37:177  When it descends on their yard, how terrible will be the morning for those who were warned.

37:178  Turn aside from them for some time.

37:179  And watch; they soon will see.

37:180  Praised is your Lord, the Lord of Glory, beyond their description.

37:181  And peace be upon the messengers.

37:182  And praise be to God, the Lord of the universes.