53:1  (Allah swears) by the star, as it sets

53:2  Your companion, (Muhammad, SAW), did not err, nor was he duped

53:3  For, he does not speak what he wishes

53:4  (Instead), it is the revelation sent to him

53:5  A mighty being has taught him

53:6  The one with strength, (the angel Gibra´eel) who manifested himself (in his true form)

53:7  At the highest horizon

53:8  He then, came closer and hovered

53:9  He was two bow-lengths away, or (even) less

53:10  Thus, he conveyed to the servant of Allah the revelation

53:11  (The prophet´s) mind did not refute what he saw

53:12  Would you then quarrel with him, concerning what he (actually) saw

53:13  And he, (Muhammad, SAW), certainly saw the angel (in his true form) another time, too

53:14  Near the farthest bound of the Lotus tree

53:15  Close by, is the abode of the (promised) paradise

53:16  The Lotus tree was veiled over by (the nameless splendor), that which covered it (entirely)

53:17  He (Muhammad, SAW) was not awe-struck, or aghast; nor did his eyes stray

53:18  He definitely saw one of the greatest signs of his Lord

53:19  Have you, (oh idolaters), considered (the reality of) ´Laat´ and ´Uzza´ _ (the false goddesses of Arabia)

53:20  And the third, the ´Manaat´ _ (the other false goddess)

53:21  (What)? the male offspring are for you, (humans) and for Him are the females

53:22  This is, of course, an unfair allocation

53:23  These are nothing but names that you and your forefathers have conjured up. Allah has not granted any sanction for it. Although guidance from their Lord has certainly come to them, yet they merely follow their (guesses and) hunches, or whatever their desires dictate

53:24  Should man have whatever he desires

53:25  But to Allah belongs the end, (the life-to-come), as well as the beginning, (the life of this world)

53:26  There are many angels in the heavens. But their intercessions would not help anyone a bit, unless Allah allows such specific mediation in favor of whomever He wills, and pleases

53:27  In fact, those who do not believe in the afterlife are actually the ones who give the angels the female names (and gender)

53:28  About this they definitely have no knowledge. They merely go by their assumptions, but when it comes to (the search for) the truth, the assumptions do not help a bit

53:29  So ignore the ones who turn away from Our reminder, and desire only the life of this world

53:30  That is the extent (and limit) of their knowledge! Indeed, your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path; and He also knows the rightly guided ones

53:31  To Allah belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. So that, He may punish rightfully and in accordance with their deeds, those who commit evil; and so that He may bestow the excellent rewards upon those who are righteous

53:32  If those who steer clear of the grave sins and the shameful vile deeds stumble and err, (let them remember that) Allah abounds in forgiveness. He knows you so well, ever since He created you and established you on earth, ever since you were but a germ in your mother´s belly. Therefore, do not profess purity and piety for yourself. Allah knows better the one who is pious

53:33  Did you see the one who turned away

53:34  Gave a little, then held back

53:35  Does he have the knowledge of the unseen? Can he perceive it

53:36  Does he not have any knowledge of what is (revealed) in the book of Musa

53:37  Or Ibraheem, who honored his pledge

53:38  That no one shall carry the burden of any other

53:39  That man deserves nothing, except for what he strives

53:40  That very soon, (the results of) his efforts shall become apparent

53:41  Then, he would be rewarded to the maximum extent

53:42  And that with your Lord is the conclusion (of the saga of life)

53:43  And He it is, Who makes you laugh and cry

53:44  And He it is, Who gives you death and life

53:45  And He it is, Who created (you in) pairs _ male and female

53:46  From the sperm as it is emitted

53:47  And resurrection (the birth into the afterlife) is (an obligation) upon Him

53:48  And it is He, Who grants (His provisions) in abundance, or just enough

53:49  And He is the Lord of (the star), Sirius

53:50  He destroyed the ´Aads´ of the former (era)

53:51  And the ´Samoods´! None (of the rebels) did He spare

53:52  And the nation of Nooh before them! Indeed they were wicked and wanton

53:53  And He it is, Who overturned the cities lying upside down _ (the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah

53:54  That, which covered those cities, covered them completely

53:55  (Oh humans)! Which one of the (many) blessings of your Lord would you ignore

53:56  This (prophet) is a warner! Like the earlier warners

53:57  That day, which is destined to arrive _ (the day of resurrection) _ is approaching fast

53:58  Except Allah, no one can prevent its arrival

53:59  (Oh you who disbelieve)! Do you express amazement at this Qur´an

53:60  You laugh and do not cry

53:61  Haughtily, you hold your heads high

53:62  (Instead, you better bow down your head), fall prostrate before Allah and worship