| 27:1 | Transliteration Ta-seen tilka ayatualqur-ani wakitabin mubeen Sahih International Ta, Seen. These are the verses of the Qur'an and a clear Book Muhsin Khan Ta-Sin. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. These are the Verses of the Quran, and (it is) a Book (that makes things) clear; Yusuf Ali These are verses of the Qur'an,-a book that makes (things) clear; Dr. Ghali Ta Sin (These are the names of letters of the Arabic alphabet, and only Allah knows their meaning here).Those (Literally: that) are the ayat (Verses, signs) of the Qur'an and an Evident Book, | | 27:2 | Transliteration Hudan wabushra lilmu/mineen Sahih International As guidance and good tidings for the believers Muhsin Khan A guide (to the Right Path); and glad tidings for the believers [who believe in the Oneness of Allah (i.e. Islamic Monotheism)]. Yusuf Ali A guide: and glad tidings for the believers,- Dr. Ghali A guidance and good tidings to the believers, | | 27:3 | Transliteration Allatheena yuqeemoona assalatawayu/toona azzakata wahum bil-akhiratihum yooqinoon Sahih International Who establish prayer and give zakah, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith]. Muhsin Khan Those who perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat and they believe with certainty in the Hereafter (resurrection, recompense of their good and bad deeds, Paradise and Hell, etc.). Yusuf Ali Those who establish regular prayers and give in regular charity, and also have (full) assurance of the hereafter. Dr. Ghali Who keep up the prayer, and bring the Zakat, (i.e., pay the poor-dues) and they, (always) they, have certitude in the Hereafter. | | 27:4 | Transliteration Inna allatheena la yu/minoonabil-akhirati zayyanna lahum aAAmalahumfahum yaAAmahoon Sahih International Indeed, for those who do not believe in the Hereafter, We have made pleasing to them their deeds, so they wander blindly. Muhsin Khan Verily, those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds fair-seeming to them, so they wander about blindly. Yusuf Ali As to those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds pleasing in their eyes; and so they wander about in distraction. Dr. Ghali Surely the ones who do not believe in the Hereafter, We have adorned for them their deeds, so they are blundering (blindly); | | 27:5 | Transliteration Ola-ika allatheena lahum soo-oalAAathabi wahum fee al-akhirati humu al-akhsaroon Sahih International Those are the ones for whom there will be the worst of punishment, and in the Hereafter they are the greatest losers. Muhsin Khan They are those for whom there will be an evil torment (in this world). And in the Hereafter they will be the greatest losers. Yusuf Ali Such are they for whom a grievous Penalty is (waiting); and in the Hereafter theirs will be the greatest loss. Dr. Ghali Those are they for whom is an odious torment, and they, (always) they, are the ones who will be the greatest losers in the Hereafter. | | 27:6 | Transliteration Wa-innaka latulaqqa alqur-anamin ladun hakeemin AAaleem Sahih International And indeed, [O Muhammad], you receive the Qur'an from one Wise and Knowing. Muhsin Khan And verily, you (O Muhammad SAW) are receiving the Quran from the One, All-Wise, All-Knowing. Yusuf Ali As to thee, the Qur'an is bestowed upon thee from the presence of one who is wise and all-knowing. Dr. Ghali And surely you indeed are granted (Literally: you are made to keep receiving) the Qur'an from very close to The Ever-Wise, The Ever-Knowing. | | 27:7 | Transliteration Ith qala moosa li-ahlihiinnee anastu naran saateekum minhabikhabarin aw ateekum bishihabin qabasinlaAAallakum tastaloon Sahih International [Mention] when Moses said to his family, "Indeed, I have perceived a fire. I will bring you from there information or will bring you a burning torch that you may warm yourselves." Muhsin Khan (Remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his household: "Verily! I have seen a fire, I will bring you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning brand, that you may warm yourselves." Yusuf Ali Behold! Moses said to his family: "I perceive a fire; soon will I bring you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning brand to light our fuel, that ye may warm yourselves. Dr. Ghali As Musa (Moses) said to his family, "Surely I perceive a fire. Soon I will come up to you with news of it, or come up to you with a flaming brand that possibly you would warm yourselves." | | 27:8 | Transliteration Falamma jaaha noodiya anboorika man fee annari waman hawlahawasubhana Allahi rabbi alAAalameen Sahih International But when he came to it, he was called, "Blessed is whoever is at the fire and whoever is around it. And exalted is Allah , Lord of the worlds. Muhsin Khan But when he came to it, he was called: "Blessed is whosoever is in the fire, and whosoever is round about it! And glorified be Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). Yusuf Ali But when he came to the (fire), a voice was heard: "Blessed are those in the fire and those around: and glory to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Dr. Ghali So, as soon as he came to it, he was called out (that): "Blessed are they who are in the fire, and they who are around it, and All Extolment be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds! | | 27:9 | Transliteration Ya moosa innahu ana AllahualAAazeezu alhakeem Sahih International O Moses, indeed it is I - Allah , the Exalted in Might, the Wise." Muhsin Khan "O Musa (Moses)! Verily! It is I, Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. Yusuf Ali "O Moses! verily, I am Allah, the exalted in might, the wise!.... Dr. Ghali O Musa, surely I, Ever I, am Allah, The Ever-Mighty, The Ever-Wise. | | 27:10 | Transliteration Waalqi AAasaka falamma raahatahtazzu kaannaha jannun walla mudbiranwalam yuAAaqqib ya moosa la takhaf innee layakhafu ladayya almursaloon Sahih International And [he was told], "Throw down your staff." But when he saw it writhing as if it were a snake, he turned in flight and did not return. [ Allah said], "O Moses, fear not. Indeed, in My presence the messengers do not fear. Muhsin Khan "And throw down your stick!" But when he saw it moving as if it were a snake, he turned in flight, and did not look back. (It was said): "O Musa (Moses)! Fear not, verily! The Messengers fear not in front of Me. Yusuf Ali "Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it moving (of its own accord)as if it had been a snake, he turned back in retreat, and retraced not his steps: "O Moses!" (it was said), "Fear not: truly, in My presence, those called as messengers have no fear,- Dr. Ghali And cast down your staff." So, as soon as he saw it shaking as if it were a jinni, he turned away withdrawing and did not retrace his steps. "O Musa, do not fear (anything). Surely I (am The One); the Emissaries do not fear (anything) close to Me. | | 27:11 | Transliteration Illa man thalama thummabaddala husnan baAAda soo-in fa-innee ghafoorun raheem Sahih International Otherwise, he who wrongs, then substitutes good after evil - indeed, I am Forgiving and Merciful. Muhsin Khan "Except him who has done wrong and afterwards has changed evil for good, then surely, I am Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Yusuf Ali "But if any have done wrong and have thereafter substituted good to take the place of evil, truly, I am Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Dr. Ghali Except him who has done (an) injustice, (and) thereafter substituted fair (deeds) for odious (deeds). Then surely I am Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Merciful. | | 27:12 | Transliteration Waadkhil yadaka fee jaybika takhruj baydaamin ghayri soo-in fee tisAAi ayatin ilafirAAawna waqawmihi innahum kanoo qawman fasiqeen Sahih International And put your hand into the opening of your garment [at the breast]; it will come out white without disease. [These are] among the nine signs [you will take] to Pharaoh and his people. Indeed, they have been a people defiantly disobedient." Muhsin Khan "And put your hand into your bosom, it will come forth white without hurt. (These are) among the nine signs (you will take) to Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his people, they are a people who are the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah). Yusuf Ali "Now put thy hand into thy bosom, and it will come forth white without stain (or harm): (these are) among the nine Signs (thou wilt take) to Pharaoh and his people: for they are a people rebellious in transgression." Dr. Ghali And put your hand into your bosom, (i.e., the bosom of your robe) it will come out (Literally: go out) white without any odious (imperfection) among nine signs to Firaawn (Pharaoh) and his people. Surely they have been an immoral people. | | 27:13 | Transliteration Falamma jaat-hum ayatunamubsiratan qaloo hatha sihrun mubeen Sahih International But when there came to them Our visible signs, they said, "This is obvious magic." Muhsin Khan But when Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) came to them, clear to see, they said: "This is a manifest magic." Yusuf Ali But when Our Signs came to them, that should have opened their eyes, they said: "This is sorcery manifest!" Dr. Ghali Then as soon as Our signs came to them, a beholding, (i.e., as a proof from Allah) they said, "This is evident sorcery." | | 27:14 | Transliteration Wajahadoo biha wastayqanat-haanfusuhum thulman waAAuluwwan fanthurkayfa kana AAaqibatu almufsideen Sahih International And they rejected them, while their [inner] selves were convinced thereof, out of injustice and haughtiness. So see how was the end of the corrupters. Muhsin Khan And they belied them (those Ayat) wrongfully and arrogantly, though their ownselves were convinced thereof [i.e. those (Ayat) are from Allah, and Musa (Moses) is the Messenger of Allah in truth, but they disliked to obey Musa (Moses), and hated to believe in his Message of Monotheism]. So see what was the end of the Mufsidun (disbelievers, disobedient to Allah, evil-doers, liars.). Yusuf Ali And they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance, though their souls were convinced thereof: so see what was the end of those who acted corruptly! Dr. Ghali And they repudiated them, and their selves had (inner) certitude of them, out of injustice and exaltation. So look into how was the end of the corruptors. | | 27:15 | Transliteration Walaqad atayna dawoodawasulaymana AAilman waqala alhamdulillahi allathee faddalana AAalakatheerin min AAibadihi almu/mineen Sahih International And We had certainly given to David and Solomon knowledge, and they said, "Praise [is due] to Allah , who has favored us over many of His believing servants." Muhsin Khan And indeed We gave knowledge to Dawud (David) and Sulaiman (Solomon), and they both said: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has preferred us above many of His believing slaves!" Yusuf Ali We gave (in the past) knowledge to David and Solomon: And they both said: "Praise be to Allah, Who has favoured us above many of his servants who believe!" Dr. Ghali And indeed We already brought Dawud (David) and Sulayman (Solomon) knowledge, and they (both) said, "Praise be to Allah, Who has graced us over many of His believing bondmen." | | 27:16 | Transliteration Wawaritha sulaymanu dawoodawaqala ya ayyuha annasuAAullimna mantiqa attayri waooteenamin kulli shay-in inna hatha lahuwa alfadlualmubeen Sahih International And Solomon inherited David. He said, "O people, we have been taught the language of birds, and we have been given from all things. Indeed, this is evident bounty." Muhsin Khan And Sulaiman (Solomon) inherited (the knowledge of) Dawud (David). He said: "O mankind! We have been taught the language of birds, and on us have been bestowed all things. This, verily, is an evident grace (from Allah)." Yusuf Ali And Solomon was David's heir. He said: "O ye people! We have been taught the speech of birds, and on us has been bestowed (a little) of all things: this is indeed Grace manifest (from Allah.)" Dr. Ghali And Sulayman was Dawud's heir, (Literally: inherited "from" Dawud "David") and he said, "O you mankind, we have been taught the language (Literally: the manner of pronunciation) of (the) birds, and we have been brought (much) of everything; surely this is indeed the evident Grace." | | 27:17 | Transliteration Wahushira lisulaymanajunooduhu mina aljinni wal-insi wattayrifahum yoozaAAoon Sahih International And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of the jinn and men and birds, and they were [marching] in rows. Muhsin Khan And there were gathered before Sulaiman (Solomon) his hosts of jinns and men, and birds, and they all were set in battle order (marching forwards). Yusuf Ali And before Solomon were marshalled his hosts,- of Jinns and men and birds, and they were all kept in order and ranks. Dr. Ghali And his hosts were mustered to Sulayman, of the jinn and humankind and birds. So they were duly dispensed. | | 27:18 | Transliteration Hatta itha ataw AAalawadi annamli qalat namlatun ya ayyuhaannamlu odkhuloo masakinakum la yahtimannakumsulaymanu wajunooduhu wahum la yashAAuroon Sahih International Until, when they came upon the valley of the ants, an ant said, "O ants, enter your dwellings that you not be crushed by Solomon and his soldiers while they perceive not." Muhsin Khan Till, when they came to the valley of the ants, one of the ants said: "O ants! Enter your dwellings, lest Sulaiman (Solomon) and his hosts crush you, while they perceive not." Yusuf Ali At length, when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants, one of the ants said: "O ye ants, get into your habitations, lest Solomon and his hosts crush you (under foot) without knowing it." Dr. Ghali Till, when they came up to the Valley of Ants, an ant said, "O you ants, enter your dwellings so that Sulayman and his hosts would not definitely crush you, (while) they are not aware." | | 27:19 | Transliteration Fatabassama dahikan min qawlihawaqala rabbi awziAAnee an ashkura niAAmataka allateeanAAamta AAalayya waAAala walidayya waan aAAmala salihantardahu waadkhilnee birahmatika fee AAibadikaassaliheen Sahih International So [Solomon] smiled, amused at her speech, and said, "My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants." Muhsin Khan So he [Sulaiman (Solomon)] smiled, amused at her speech and said: "My Lord! Inspire and bestow upon me the power and ability that I may be grateful for Your Favours which You have bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may do righteous good deeds that will please You, and admit me by Your Mercy among Your righteous slaves." Yusuf Ali So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: "O my Lord! so order me that I may be grateful for Thy favours, which thou hast bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may work the righteousness that will please Thee: And admit me, by Thy Grace, to the ranks of Thy righteous Servants." Dr. Ghali So he smiled broadly, laughing at its speech, and said, "Lord! Dispense me to thank (You) for Your favor wherewith You have favored me and (both) my parents, and to do righteousness that satisfies You, and cause me to enter by Your mercy, among Your righteous bondmen." | | 27:20 | Transliteration Watafaqqada attayra faqalama liya la ara alhudhuda am kana minaalgha-ibeen Sahih International And he took attendance of the birds and said, "Why do I not see the hoopoe - or is he among the absent? Muhsin Khan He inspected the birds, and said: "What is the matter that I see not the hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees? Yusuf Ali And he took a muster of the Birds; and he said: "Why is it I see not the Hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees? Dr. Ghali And he reviewed the birds; then he said, "what is it with me that I do not see the hoopoe? Or is he among the absent? | | 27:21 | Transliteration LaoAAaththibannahu AAathabanshadeedan aw laathbahannahu aw laya/tiyannee bisultaninmubeen Sahih International I will surely punish him with a severe punishment or slaughter him unless he brings me clear authorization." Muhsin Khan "I will surely punish him with a severe torment, or slaughter him, unless he brings me a clear reason." Yusuf Ali "I will certainly punish him with a severe penalty, or execute him, unless he bring me a clear reason (for absence)." Dr. Ghali Indeed I will definitely torment him with a strict torment or indeed I will definitely slay him, or indeed he should definitely come up to me with an evident, all-binding authority." | | 27:22 | Transliteration Famakatha ghayra baAAeedin faqala ahattubima lam tuhit bihi waji/tuka min saba-inbinaba-in yaqeen Sahih International But the hoopoe stayed not long and said, "I have encompassed [in knowledge] that which you have not encompassed, and I have come to you from Sheba with certain news. Muhsin Khan But the hoopoe stayed not long, he (came up and) said: "I have grasped (the knowledge of a thing) which you have not grasped and I have come to you from Saba' (Sheba) with true news. Yusuf Ali But the Hoopoe tarried not far: he (came up and) said: "I have compassed (territory) which thou hast not compassed, and I have come to thee from Saba with tidings true. Dr. Ghali Yet he stayed (a while) without being far away, then said, "I have encompassed that which you have not encompassed, and I have come from Saba? to you with a tiding of certitude. | | 27:23 | Transliteration Innee wajadtu imraatan tamlikuhum waootiyatmin kulli shay-in walaha AAarshun AAatheem Sahih International Indeed, I found [there] a woman ruling them, and she has been given of all things, and she has a great throne. Muhsin Khan "I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given all things that could be possessed by any ruler of the earth, and she has a great throne. Yusuf Ali "I found (there) a woman ruling over them and provided with every requisite; and she has a magnificent throne. Dr. Ghali Surely I found a woman ruling over them, (Literally: a wife possessing them) and she has been brought (much) of everything, and she has a magnificent throne. | | 27:24 | Transliteration Wajadtuha waqawmaha yasjudoonalishshamsi min dooni Allahi wazayyana lahumu ashshaytanuaAAmalahum fasaddahum AAani assabeeli fahumla yahtadoon Sahih International I found her and her people prostrating to the sun instead of Allah , and Satan has made their deeds pleasing to them and averted them from [His] way, so they are not guided, Muhsin Khan "I found her and her people worshipping the sun instead of Allah, and Shaitan (Satan) has made their deeds fair-seeming to them, and has barred them from (Allah's) Way, so they have no guidance," Yusuf Ali "I found her and her people worshipping the sun besides Allah: Satan has made their deeds seem pleasing in their eyes, and has kept them away from the Path,- so they receive no guidance,- Dr. Ghali I found her and her people prostrating to the sun, apart from Allah; and Ash-Shaytan (The ever-vicious, i.e., the Devil) has adorned (i.e., made attractive) their deeds to them, so has barred them from the way, so that they are not guided, | | 27:25 | Transliteration Alla yasjudoo lillahi allatheeyukhriju alkhabaa fee assamawati wal-ardiwayaAAlamu ma tukhfoona wama tuAAlinoon Sahih International [And] so they do not prostrate to Allah , who brings forth what is hidden within the heavens and the earth and knows what you conceal and what you declare - Muhsin Khan Al-La (this word has two interpretations) (A) [As Shaitan (Satan) has barred them from Allah's Way] so that they do not worship (prostrate before) Allah, or (B) So that they may worship (prostrate before) Allah, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what you conceal and what you reveal. [Tafsir At-Tabari, Vol. 19, Page 149] Yusuf Ali "(Kept them away from the Path), that they should not worship Allah, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what ye hide and what ye reveal. Dr. Ghali So that they do not prostrate (themselves) to Allah, Who brings out what is hidden in the heavens and the earth. And He knows whatever you conceal and whatever you make public. | | 27:26 | Transliteration Allahu la ilaha illahuwa rabbu alAAarshi alAAatheem Sahih International Allah - there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Great Throne." Muhsin Khan Allah, La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Lord of the Supreme Throne! Yusuf Ali "Allah!- there is no god but He!- Lord of the Throne Supreme!" Dr. Ghali Allah, there is no god except He, The Lord of the Magnificent Throne." A prostration is to be performed here | | 27:27 | Transliteration Qala sananthuru asadaqtaam kunta mina alkathibeen Sahih International [Solomon] said, "We will see whether you were truthful or were of the liars. Muhsin Khan [Sulaiman (Solomon)] said: "We shall see whether you speak the truth or you are (one) of the liars. Yusuf Ali (Solomon) said: "Soon shall we see whether thou hast told the truth or lied! Dr. Ghali He said, "We will soon look whether you have (spoken) sincerely or whether you are among the liars. | | 27:28 | Transliteration Ithhab bikitabee hathafaalqih ilayhim thumma tawalla AAanhum fanthurmatha yarjiAAoon Sahih International Take this letter of mine and deliver it to them. Then leave them and see what [answer] they will return." Muhsin Khan "Go you with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them, then draw back from them, and see what (answer) they return." Yusuf Ali "Go thou, with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them: then draw back from them, and (wait to) see what answer they return"... Dr. Ghali Go with this book (i.e., letter) of mine, then cast it to them; thereafter turn away from them, (and) so look what (answer) they return." | | 27:29 | Transliteration Qalat ya ayyuha almalaoinnee olqiya ilayya kitabun kareem Sahih International She said, "O eminent ones, indeed, to me has been delivered a noble letter. Muhsin Khan She said: "O chiefs! Verily! Here is delivered to me a noble letter, Yusuf Ali (The queen) said: "Ye chiefs! here is delivered to me - a letter worthy of respect. Dr. Ghali She said, "O you chiefs, surely an honorable book has been cast to me | | 27:30 | Transliteration Innahu min sulaymana wa-innahu bismiAllahi arrahmani arraheem Sahih International Indeed, it is from Solomon, and indeed, it reads: 'In the name of Allah , the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Muhsin Khan "Verily! It is from Sulaiman (Solomon), and verily! It (reads): In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful; Yusuf Ali "It is from Solomon, and is (as follows): 'In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: Dr. Ghali Surely it is from Sulayman, (Solomon) and surely it is in The Name of Allah, The All-Merciful, The Ever-Merciful. | | 27:31 | Transliteration Alla taAAloo AAalayya wa/tooneemuslimeen Sahih International Be not haughty with me but come to me in submission [as Muslims].' " Muhsin Khan "Be you not exalted against me, but come to me as Muslims (true believers who submit to Allah with full submission)' " Yusuf Ali "'Be ye not arrogant against me, but come to me in submission (to the true Religion).'" Dr. Ghali That "You should not exalt yourselves against me, and come up to me as Muslims." (Or: in surrender) | | 27:32 | Transliteration Qalat ya ayyuha almalaoaftoonee fee amree ma kuntu qatiAAatan amran hattatashhadoon Sahih International She said, "O eminent ones, advise me in my affair. I would not decide a matter until you witness [for] me." Muhsin Khan She said: "O chiefs! Advise me in (this) case of mine. I decide no case till you are present with me." Yusuf Ali She said: "Ye chiefs! advise me in (this) my affair: no affair have I decided except in your presence." Dr. Ghali She said, "O you chiefs, pronounce to me concerning my command; in no way have I affirmed (Literally: cutting) a command until you bear witness." | | 27:33 | Transliteration Qaloo nahnu oloo quwwatinwaoloo ba/sin shadeedin wal-amru ilayki fanthureematha ta/mureen Sahih International They said, "We are men of strength and of great military might, but the command is yours, so see what you will command." Muhsin Khan They said: "We have great strength, and great ability for war, but it is for you to command; so think over what you will command." Yusuf Ali They said: "We are endued with strength, and given to vehement war: but the command is with thee; so consider what thou wilt command." Dr. Ghali They said, "We are endowed with power, and we are endowed with strict violence, (i.e., we are strong and able to fight) and the command (rests) with you; so look into what you command (us)." | | 27:34 | Transliteration Qalat inna almulooka ithadakhaloo qaryatan afsadooha wajaAAaloo aAAizzata ahlihaathillatan wakathalika yafAAaloon Sahih International She said, "Indeed kings - when they enter a city, they ruin it and render the honored of its people humbled. And thus do they do. Muhsin Khan She said: "Verily! Kings, when they enter a town (country), they despoil it, and make the most honourable amongst its people low. And thus they do. Yusuf Ali She said: "Kings, when they enter a country, despoil it, and make the noblest of its people its meanest thus do they behave. Dr. Ghali She said, "Surely, kings, when they enter a town, do corruption in it and make the mighty ones of its population humiliated. And thus they (too) will perform (similarly). | | 27:35 | Transliteration Wa-innee mursilatun ilayhim bihadiyyatin fanathiratunbima yarjiAAu almursaloon Sahih International But indeed, I will send to them a gift and see with what [reply] the messengers will return." Muhsin Khan "But verily! I am going to send him a present, and see with what (answer) the messengers return." Yusuf Ali "But I am going to send him a present, and (wait) to see with what (answer) return (my) ambassadors." Dr. Ghali And surely I am sending to them a present, so I am waiting to look into what the emissaries return with." | | 27:36 | Transliteration Falamma jaa sulaymana qalaatumiddoonani bimalin fama ataniyaAllahu khayrun mimma atakum bal antumbihadiyyatikum tafrahoon Sahih International So when they came to Solomon, he said, "Do you provide me with wealth? But what Allah has given me is better than what He has given you. Rather, it is you who rejoice in your gift. Muhsin Khan So when (the messengers with the present) came to Sulaiman (Solomon), he said: "Will you help me in wealth? What Allah has given me is better than that which He has given you! Nay, you rejoice in your gift!" Yusuf Ali Now when (the embassy) came to Solomon, he said: "Will ye give me abundance in wealth? But that which Allah has given me is better than that which He has given you! Nay it is ye who rejoice in your gift! Dr. Ghali So, as soon as he (the envoy) came to Sulayman, (Solomon) he said, "Would you supply me with wealth? Then what Allah has brought me is more charitable (i.e., better) than what He has brought you. No indeed, (but) you exult with your present. | | 27:37 | Transliteration IrjiAA ilayhim falana/tiyannahum bijunoodinla qibala lahum biha walanukhrijannahum minhaathillatan wahum saghiroon Sahih International Return to them, for we will surely come to them with soldiers that they will be powerless to encounter, and we will surely expel them therefrom in humiliation, and they will be debased." Muhsin Khan [Then Sulaiman (Solomon) said to the chief of her messengers who brought the present]: "Go back to them. We verily shall come to them with hosts that they cannot resist, and we shall drive them out from there in disgrace, and they will be abased." Yusuf Ali "Go back to them, and be sure we shall come to them with such hosts as they will never be able to meet: We shall expel them from there in disgrace, and they will feel humbled (indeed)." Dr. Ghali Return to them. So indeed we will definitely come up against them with hosts they cannot withstand (Literally: of no withstanding). Indeed, we will definitely drive them out there from humiliated, and they will be (utterly) belittled." | | 27:38 | Transliteration Qala ya ayyuha almalaoayyukum ya/teenee biAAarshiha qabla an ya/toonee muslimeen Sahih International [Solomon] said, "O assembly [of jinn], which of you will bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?" Muhsin Khan He said: "O chiefs! Which of you can bring me her throne before they come to me surrendering themselves in obedience?" Yusuf Ali He said (to his own men): "Ye chiefs! which of you can bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?" Dr. Ghali He said, "O you chiefs, whichever one of you will come up to me with (i.e., bring) her throne before they come up to me as Muslims?" (Or: in surrender). | | 27:39 | Transliteration Qala AAifreetun mina aljinni anaateeka bihi qabla an taqooma min maqamika wa-inneAAalayhi laqawiyyun ameen Sahih International A powerful one from among the jinn said, "I will bring it to you before you rise from your place, and indeed, I am for this [task] strong and trustworthy." Muhsin Khan An Ifrit (strong) from the jinns said: "I will bring it to you before you rise from your place (council). And verily, I am indeed strong, and trustworthy for such work." Yusuf Ali Said an 'Ifrit, of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee before thou rise from thy council: indeed I have full strength for the purpose, and may be trusted." Dr. Ghali A cIfrit (i.e., powerful, stalwart) of the jinn said, "I will come up with it to you before you rise up from your station; and surely I am indeed powerful for it (and) trustworthy." | | 27:40 | Transliteration Qala allathee AAindahu AAilmunmina alkitabi ana ateeka bihi qabla anyartadda ilayka tarfuka falamma raahumustaqirran AAindahu qala hatha min fadlirabbee liyabluwanee aashkuru am akfuru waman shakara fa-innamayashkuru linafsihi waman kafara fa-inna rabbee ghaniyyun kareem Sahih International Said one who had knowledge from the Scripture, "I will bring it to you before your glance returns to you." And when [Solomon] saw it placed before him, he said, "This is from the favor of my Lord to test me whether I will be grateful or ungrateful. And whoever is grateful - his gratitude is only for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever is ungrateful - then indeed, my Lord is Free of need and Generous." Muhsin Khan One with whom was knowledge of the Scripture said: "I will bring it to you within the twinkling of an eye!" then when [Sulaiman (Solomon)] saw it placed before him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! And whoever is grateful, truly, his gratitude is for (the good of) his ownself, and whoever is ungrateful, (he is ungrateful only for the loss of his ownself). Certainly! My Lord is Rich (Free of all wants), Bountiful." Yusuf Ali Said one who had knowledge of the Book: "I will bring it to thee within the twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it placed firmly before him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord!- to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! and if any is grateful, truly his gratitude is (a gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my Lord is Free of all Needs, Supreme in Honour !" Dr. Ghali Said he in whose presence was knowledge of the Book, "I will come up with it (i.e., bring) to you before your glance returns on you." (i.e., in the twinkling of an eye) Then, as soon as he saw it secured in position in his presence, he (Sulayman) said, "This is of the Grace of my Lord that He may try me, whether I thank (Him) or be ungrateful. And whoever thanks (Him), then surely he thanks only for his (own) self, and whoever is ungrateful, (Or: whoever disbelieves) then surely my Lord is Ever-Affluent, (Literally: Ever-Wealthy, Ever-Rich) Ever-Honorable." | | 27:41 | Transliteration Qala nakkiroo laha AAarshahananthur atahtadee am takoonu mina allatheenala yahtadoon Sahih International He said, "Disguise for her her throne; we will see whether she will be guided [to truth] or will be of those who is not guided." Muhsin Khan He said: "Disguise her throne for her that we may see whether she will be guided (to recognise her throne), or she will be one of those not guided." Yusuf Ali He said: "Transform her throne out of all recognition by her: let us see whether she is guided (to the truth) or is one of those who receive no guidance." Dr. Ghali He said, "Disguise her throne for her, that we may look into whether she is guided, or she is of the ones who are not guided." | | 27:42 | Transliteration Falamma jaat qeela ahakathaAAarshuki qalat kaannahu huwa waooteena alAAilmamin qabliha wakunna muslimeen Sahih International So when she arrived, it was said [to her], "Is your throne like this?" She said, "[It is] as though it was it." [Solomon said], "And we were given knowledge before her, and we have been Muslims [in submission to Allah ]. Muhsin Khan So when she came, it was said (to her): "Is your throne like this?" She said: "(It is) as though it were the very same." And [Sulaiman (Solomon) said]: "Knowledge was bestowed on us before her, and we were submitted to Allah (in Islam as Muslims before her)." Yusuf Ali So when she arrived, she was asked, "Is this thy throne?" She said, "It was just like this; and knowledge was bestowed on us in advance of this, and we have submitted to Allah (in Islam)." Dr. Ghali So, as soon as she came, it was said, "Is your throne just like this?" She said, " (It is) as though it were the (very) one." And (Sulayman) (Solomon) said, "We were brought the knowledge before her, and we were Muslims." (i.e., we surrendered "to Allah"). | | 27:43 | Transliteration Wasaddaha ma kanattaAAbudu min dooni Allahi innaha kanat minqawmin kafireen Sahih International And that which she was worshipping other than Allah had averted her [from submission to Him]. Indeed, she was from a disbelieving people." Muhsin Khan And that which she used to worship besides Allah has prevented her (from Islam), for she was of a disbelieving people. Yusuf Ali And he diverted her from the worship of others besides Allah: for she was (sprung) of a people that had no faith. Dr. Ghali And what she used to worship, apart from Allah, barred her (from belief); (for) surely she was of a disbelieving people. | | 27:44 | Transliteration Qeela laha odkhulee assarhafalamma raat-hu hasibat-hu lujjatan wakashafat AAansaqayha qala innahu sarhunmumarradun min qawareera qalat rabbi innee thalamtunafsee waaslamtu maAAa sulaymana lillahi rabbi alAAalameen Sahih International She was told, "Enter the palace." But when she saw it, she thought it was a body of water and uncovered her shins [to wade through]. He said, "Indeed, it is a palace [whose floor is] made smooth with glass." She said, "My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, and I submit with Solomon to Allah , Lord of the worlds." Muhsin Khan It was said to her: "Enter As-Sarh" [(a glass surface with water underneath it) or a palace], but when she saw it, she thought it was a pool, and she (tucked up her clothes) uncovering her legs, Sulaiman (Solomon) said: "Verily, it is Sarh [(a glass surface with water underneath it) or a palace] paved smooth with slab of glass." She said: "My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself, and I submit (in Islam, together with Sulaiman (Solomon), to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)." Yusuf Ali She was asked to enter the lofty Palace: but when she saw it, she thought it was a lake of water, and she (tucked up her skirts), uncovering her legs. He said: "This is but a palace paved smooth with slabs of glass." She said: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul: I do (now) submit (in Islam), with Solomon, to the Lord of the Worlds." Dr. Ghali It was said to her, "Enter the tower." Then as soon as she saw it, she reckoned it a pool, and she uncovered both her shanks. He said, "Surely it is a tower smoothed of crystal." She said, "Lord! Surely I have done injustice to myself, and I (now) surrender (i.e., I am a Muslim) with Sulayman to Allah, The Lord of the worlds." | | 27:45 | Transliteration Walaqad arsalna ila thamoodaakhahum salihan ani oAAbudoo Allahafa-itha hum fareeqani yakhtasimoon Sahih International And We had certainly sent to Thamud their brother Salih, [saying], "Worship Allah ," and at once they were two parties conflicting. Muhsin Khan And indeed We sent to Thamud their brother Salih (Saleh), saying: "Worship Allah (Alone and none else). Then look! They became two parties (believers and disbelievers) quarreling with each other." Yusuf Ali We sent (aforetime), to the Thamud, their brother Salih, saying, "Serve Allah": But behold, they became two factions quarrelling with each other. Dr. Ghali And indeed We already sent to Thamud their brother Salih, (saying), "Worship Allah." Then, only then were they two groups, standing adversaries one with the other. | | 27:46 | Transliteration Qala ya qawmi limatastaAAjiloona bissayyi-ati qabla alhasanati lawlatastaghfiroona Allaha laAAallakum turhamoon Sahih International He said, "O my people, why are you impatient for evil instead of good? Why do you not seek forgiveness of Allah that you may receive mercy?" Muhsin Khan He said: "O my people! Why do you seek to hasten the evil (torment) before the good (Allah's Mercy)? Why seek you not the Forgiveness of Allah, that you may receive mercy?" Yusuf Ali He said: "O my people! why ask ye to hasten on the evil in preference to the good? If only ye ask Allah for forgiveness, ye may hope to receive mercy. Dr. Ghali He said, "O my people, why do you seek to hasten odious (deeds) before fair (ones)? Had you asked forgiveness from Allah, possibly you would be (offered) mercy!" | | 27:47 | Transliteration Qaloo ittayyarna bikawabiman maAAaka qala ta-irukum AAinda Allahibal antum qawmun tuftanoon Sahih International They said, "We consider you a bad omen, you and those with you." He said, "Your omen is with Allah . Rather, you are a people being tested." Muhsin Khan They said: "We augur ill omen from you and those with you." He said: "Your ill omen is with Allah; nay, but you are a people that are being tested." Yusuf Ali They said: "Ill omen do we augur from thee and those that are with thee". He said: "Your ill omen is with Allah; yea, ye are a people under trial." Dr. Ghali They said, "We augur ill of you and of (the ones) who are with you." He said, "Your bird (of) augury is in the Providence of Allah. No indeed, (but) you are a people being tempted." | | 27:48 | Transliteration Wakana fee almadeenati tisAAatu rahtinyufsidoona fee al-ardi wala yuslihoon Sahih International And there were in the city nine family heads causing corruption in the land and not amending [its affairs]. Muhsin Khan And there were in the city nine men (from the sons of their chiefs), who made mischief in the land, and would not reform. Yusuf Ali There were in the city nine men of a family, who made mischief in the land, and would not reform. Dr. Ghali And (there) was in the city nine (men of) a clan who corrupted in the land and did not act righteously. | | 27:49 | Transliteration Qaloo taqasamoo billahilanubayyitannahu waahlahu thumma lanaqoolanna liwaliyyihi mashahidna mahlika ahlihi wa-inna lasadiqoon Sahih International They said, "Take a mutual oath by Allah that we will kill him by night, he and his family. Then we will say to his executor, 'We did not witness the destruction of his family, and indeed, we are truthful.' " Muhsin Khan They said: "Swear one to another by Allah that we shall make a secret night attack on him and his household, and afterwards we will surely say to his near relatives: 'We witnessed not the destruction of his household, and verily! We are telling the truth.'" Yusuf Ali They said: "Swear a mutual oath by Allah that we shall make a secret night attack on him and his people, and that we shall then say to his heir (when he seeks vengeance): 'We were not present at the slaughter of his people, and we are positively telling the truth.'" Dr. Ghali They said, "Swear, one to another, by Allah that indeed we will definitely attack him and his family by night. Thereafter indeed we will definitely say to his patron, "In no way did we testify to the perishing of his family; and surely we are indeed sincere (men)." | | 27.50 | Transliteration Wamakaroo makran wamakarna makranwahum la yashAAuroon Sahih International And they planned a plan, and We planned a plan, while they perceived not. Muhsin Khan So they plotted a plot, and We planned a plan, while they perceived not. Yusuf Ali They plotted and planned, but We too planned, even while they perceived it not. Dr. Ghali And they schemed a scheme, and We schemed a scheme, and they were not aware. | | 27:51 | Transliteration Fanthur kayfa kanaAAaqibatu makrihim anna dammarnahumwaqawmahum ajmaAAeen Sahih International Then look how was the outcome of their plan - that We destroyed them and their people, all. Muhsin Khan Then see how was the end of their plot! Verily! We destroyed them and their nation, all together. Yusuf Ali Then see what was the end of their plot!- this, that We destroyed them and their people, all (of them). Dr. Ghali So look into how was the end of their scheming, (for) We destroyed them and their people all together. | | 27:52 | Transliteration Fatilka buyootuhum khawiyatan bimathalamoo inna fee thalika laayatanliqawmin yaAAlamoon Sahih International So those are their houses, desolate because of the wrong they had done. Indeed in that is a sign for people who know. Muhsin Khan These are their houses in utter ruin, for they did wrong. Verily, in this is indeed an Ayah (a lesson or a sign) for people who know. Yusuf Ali Now such were their houses, - in utter ruin, - because they practised wrong-doing. Verily in this is a Sign for people of knowledge. Dr. Ghali So those are their houses, devastated because they did injustice; surely in that is a sign for a people who know (the Truth). | | 27:53 | Transliteration Waanjayna allatheena amanoowakanoo yattaqoon Sahih International And We saved those who believed and used to fear Allah . Muhsin Khan And We saved those who believed, and used to fear Allah, and keep their duty to Him. Yusuf Ali And We saved those who believed and practised righteousness. Dr. Ghali And We delivered the ones who believed and were pious. | | 27:54 | Transliteration Walootan ith qalaliqawmihi ata/toona alfahishata waantum tubsiroon Sahih International And [mention] Lot, when he said to his people, "Do you commit immorality while you are seeing? Muhsin Khan And (remember) Lout (Lot)! When he said to his people . Do you commit Al-Fahishah (evil, great sin, every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse, sodomy, etc.) while you see (one another doing evil without any screen, etc.)?" Yusuf Ali (We also sent) Lut (as a messenger): behold, He said to his people, "Do ye do what is shameful though ye see (its iniquity)? Dr. Ghali And Lut, (Lot) as he said to his people, "Do you come up to (the) obscenity (while) you behold (its impurity)? | | 27:55 | Transliteration A-innakum lata/toona arrijalashahwatan min dooni annisa-i bal antum qawmuntajhaloon Sahih International Do you indeed approach men with desire instead of women? Rather, you are a people behaving ignorantly." Muhsin Khan "Do you approach men in your lusts rather than women? Nay, but you are a people who behave senselessly." Yusuf Ali Would ye really approach men in your lusts rather than women? Nay, ye are a people (grossly) ignorant! Dr. Ghali Do you (really) come up with lust to men rather than women? No indeed, you are a people who are ignorant." | | 27:56 | Transliteration Fama kana jawabaqawmihi illa an qaloo akhrijoo ala lootinmin qaryatikum innahum onasun yatatahharoon Sahih International But the answer of his people was not except that they said, "Expel the family of Lot from your city. Indeed, they are people who keep themselves pure." Muhsin Khan There was no other answer given by his people except that they said: "Drive out the family of Lout (Lot) from your city. Verily, these are men who want to be clean and pure!" Yusuf Ali But his people gave no other answer but this: they said, "Drive out the followers of Lut from your city: these are indeed men who want to be clean and pure!" Dr. Ghali Then in no way was the answer of his people anything except that they said, "Drive the house of L?t out of your town; surely they are a folk who purify themselves." | | 27:57 | Transliteration Faanjaynahu waahlahu illaimraatahu qaddarnaha mina alghabireen Sahih International So We saved him and his family, except for his wife; We destined her to be of those who remained behind. Muhsin Khan So We saved him and his family, except his wife. We destined her to be of those who remained behind. Yusuf Ali But We saved him and his family, except his wife; her We destined to be of those who lagged behind. Dr. Ghali So We delivered him and his family, except his wife; We determined she should be of the laggards. | | 27:58 | Transliteration Waamtarna AAalayhim mataranfasaa mataru almunthareen Sahih International And We rained upon them a rain [of stones], and evil was the rain of those who were warned. Muhsin Khan And We rained down on them a rain (of stones). So evil was the rain of those who were warned. Yusuf Ali And We rained down on them a shower (of brimstone): and evil was the shower on those who were admonished (but heeded not)! Dr. Ghali And We rained on them a rain; so, how odious is the rain of (the ones) who are warned. | | 27:59 | Transliteration Quli alhamdu lillahi wasalamunAAala AAibadihi allatheena istafaallahu khayrun amma yushrikoon Sahih International Say, [O Muhammad], "Praise be to Allah , and peace upon His servants whom He has chosen. Is Allah better or what they associate with Him?" Muhsin Khan Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Praise and thanks be to Allah, and peace be on His slaves whom He has chosen (for His Message)! Is Allah better, or (all) that you ascribe as partners (to Him)?" (Of course, Allah is Better). Yusuf Ali Say: Praise be to Allah, and Peace on his servants whom He has chosen (for his Message). (Who) is better?- Allah or the false gods they associate (with Him)? Dr. Ghali Say, "Praise be to Allah, and peace be on His bondmen whom He has elected." Is Allah Most Charitable, or whatever they associate (with Him)? | | 27:60 | Transliteration Amman khalaqa assamawatiwal-arda waanzala lakum mina assama-imaan faanbatna bihi hada-iqa thatabahjatin ma kana lakum an tunbitoo shajarahaa-ilahun maAAa Allahi bal hum qawmun yaAAdiloon Sahih International [More precisely], is He [not best] who created the heavens and the earth and sent down for you rain from the sky, causing to grow thereby gardens of joyful beauty which you could not [otherwise] have grown the trees thereof? Is there a deity with Allah ? [No], but they are a people who ascribe equals [to Him]. Muhsin Khan Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of their trees. Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe equals (to Him)! Yusuf Ali Or, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and Who sends you down rain from the sky? Yea, with it We cause to grow well-planted orchards full of beauty of delight: it is not in your power to cause the growth of the trees in them. (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Nay, they are a people who swerve from justice. Dr. Ghali Is not He the (Most Charitable) Who created the heavens and the earth and sent down for you from the heaven water? So We caused to grow therewith enclosed orchards, full (Literally: owing, comprising) of delight. In no way can you germinate its trees. Is there a god with Allah? No indeed, (but) they are a people who (unjustly) set up equals to Him. | | 27:61 | Transliteration Amman jaAAala al-arda qararanwajaAAala khilalaha anharan wajaAAala laharawasiya wajaAAala bayna albahrayni hajizana-ilahun maAAa Allahi bal aktharuhum layaAAlamoon Sahih International Is He [not best] who made the earth a stable ground and placed within it rivers and made for it firmly set mountains and placed between the two seas a barrier? Is there a deity with Allah ? [No], but most of them do not know. Muhsin Khan Is not He (better than your gods) Who has made the earth as a fixed abode, and has placed rivers in its midst, and has placed firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier between the two seas (of salt and sweet water).Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Nay, but most of them know not. Yusuf Ali Or, Who has made the earth firm to live in; made rivers in its midst; set thereon mountains immovable; and made a separating bar between the two bodies of flowing water? (can there be another) god besides Allah? Nay, most of them know not. Dr. Ghali Is not He (Most Charitable) Who made the earth a residence, and made amidst it rivers, and made for it anchorages, (i.e., firm mountains) and made a partition between the two seas? Is there a god with Allah? No indeed, (but) most of them do not know. | | 27:62 | Transliteration Amman yujeebu almudtarra ithadaAAahu wayakshifu assoo-a wayajAAalukum khulafaaal-ardi a-ilahun maAAa Allahi qaleelan matathakkaroon Sahih International Is He [not best] who responds to the desperate one when he calls upon Him and removes evil and makes you inheritors of the earth? Is there a deity with Allah ? Little do you remember. Muhsin Khan Is not He (better than your gods) Who responds to the distressed one, when he calls Him, and Who removes the evil, and makes you inheritors of the earth, generations after generations. Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Little is that you remember! Yusuf Ali Or, Who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him, and Who relieves its suffering, and makes you (mankind) inheritors of the earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Little it is that ye heed! Dr. Ghali Is not He (Most Charitable) Who answers the constrained person when he invokes Him, and lifts off odious (happenings) and makes you successors of the earth? Is there a god with Allah? Little is that of which you are mindful. | | 27:63 | Transliteration Amman yahdeekum fee thulumatialbarri walbahri waman yursilu arriyahabushran bayna yaday rahmatihi a-ilahun maAAa AllahitaAAala Allahu AAamma yushrikoon Sahih International Is He [not best] who guides you through the darknesses of the land and sea and who sends the winds as good tidings before His mercy? Is there a deity with Allah ? High is Allah above whatever they associate with Him. Muhsin Khan Is not He (better than your gods) Who guides you in the darkness of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain)? Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? High Exalted be Allah above all that they associate as partners (to Him)! Yusuf Ali Or, Who guides you through the depths of darkness on land and sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy? (Can there be another) god besides Allah?- High is Allah above what they associate with Him! Dr. Ghali Is not He (Most Charitable) Who guides you in the darknesses of the land and the sea and Who sends the winds, bearing good tidings before (Literally: between the two Hands of) His mercy? Is there a god with Allah? Supremely Exalted be Allah above whatever they associate (with Him). | | 27:64 | Transliteration Amman yabdao alkhalqa thumma yuAAeeduhuwaman yarzuqukum mina assama-i wal-ardia-ilahun maAAa Allahi qul hatoo burhanakumin kuntum sadiqeen Sahih International Is He [not best] who begins creation and then repeats it and who provides for you from the heaven and earth? Is there a deity with Allah ? Say, "Produce your proof, if you should be truthful." Muhsin Khan Is not He (better than your so-called gods) Who originates creation, and shall thereafter repeat it, and Who provides for you from heaven and earth? Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Say, "Bring forth your proofs, if you are truthful." Yusuf Ali Or, Who originates creation, then repeats it, and who gives you sustenance from heaven and earth? (Can there be another) god besides Allah? Say, "Bring forth your argument, if ye are telling the truth!" Dr. Ghali Is not He (Most Charitable) Who begins creation, (and) thereafter He brings it back again, and Who provides you from the heaven and the earth? Is there a god with Allah? Say, "Offer your proof, in case you are sincere." | | 27:65 | Transliteration Qul la yaAAlamu man fee assamawatiwal-ardi alghayba illa Allahu wamayashAAuroona ayyana yubAAathoon Sahih International Say, "None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah , and they do not perceive when they will be resurrected." Muhsin Khan Say: "None in the heavens and the earth knows the Ghaib (unseen) except Allah, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected." Yusuf Ali Say: None in the heavens or on earth, except Allah, knows what is hidden: nor can they perceive when they shall be raised up (for Judgment). Dr. Ghali Say, "None knows the Unseen in the heavens and the earth except Allah." And in no way are they aware whence they will be made to rise again. | | 27:66 | Transliteration Bali iddaraka AAilmuhum fee al-akhiratibal hum fee shakkin minha bal hum minha AAamoon Sahih International Rather, their knowledge is arrested concerning the Hereafter. Rather, they are in doubt about it. Rather, they are, concerning it, blind. Muhsin Khan Nay, they have no knowledge of the Hereafter. Nay, they are in doubt about it. Nay, they are blind about it. Yusuf Ali Still less can their knowledge comprehend the Hereafter: Nay, they are in doubt and uncertainty thereanent; nay, they are blind thereunto! Dr. Ghali No indeed, (but) their knowledge has been overtaken (i.e., their knowledge is insignificant) as to the Hereafter; no indeed, they are in doubt of it; no indeed, they are willfully blind to it. | | 27:67 | Transliteration Waqala allatheena kafaroo a-ithakunna turaban waabaona a-innalamukhrajoon Sahih International And those who disbelieve say, "When we have become dust as well as our forefathers, will we indeed be brought out [of the graves]? Muhsin Khan And those who disbelieve say: "When we have become dust, we and our fathers, shall we really be brought forth (again)? Yusuf Ali The Unbelievers say: "What! when we become dust,- we and our fathers,- shall we really be raised (from the dead)? Dr. Ghali And the ones who have disbelieved have said, "When we are dust, and our fathers, surely will we indeed be brought out (of the graves)? | | 27:68 | Transliteration Laqad wuAAidna hatha nahnuwaabaona min qablu in hatha illaasateeru al-awwaleen Sahih International We have been promised this, we and our forefathers, before. This is not but legends of the former peoples." Muhsin Khan "Indeed we were promised this, we and our forefathers before, Verily, these are nothing but tales of ancients." Yusuf Ali "It is true we were promised this,- we and our fathers before (us): these are nothing but tales of the ancients." Dr. Ghali Indeed, we have already been promised this, we and our fathers earlier. Decidedly this is (nothing) except myths of the earliest (people)." | | 27:69 | Transliteration Qul seeroo fee al-ardi fanthurookayfa kana AAaqibatu almujrimeen Sahih International Say, [O Muhammad], "Travel through the land and observe how was the end of the criminals." Muhsin Khan Say to them (O Muhammad SAW) "Travel in the land and see how has been the end of the criminals (those who denied Allah's Messengers and disobeyed Allah)." Yusuf Ali Say: "Go ye through the earth and see what has been the end of those guilty (of sin)." Dr. Ghali Say, "Travel in the earth, then look into how was the end of the criminals." | | 27:70 | Transliteration Wala tahzan AAalayhim walatakun fee dayqin mimma yamkuroon Sahih International And grieve not over them or be in distress from what they conspire. Muhsin Khan And grieve you not for them, nor be straitened (in distress) because of what they plot. Yusuf Ali But grieve not over them, nor distress thyself because of their plots. Dr. Ghali And do not grieve for them nor be straitened for what they scheme. | | 27:71 | Transliteration Wayaqooloona mata hathaalwaAAdu in kuntum sadiqeen Sahih International And they say, "When is [the fulfillment of] this promise, if you should be truthful?" Muhsin Khan And they (the disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) say: "When (will) this promise (be fulfilled), if you are truthful?" Yusuf Ali They also say: "When will this promise (come to pass)? (Say) if ye are truthful." Dr. Ghali And they say, "When will this promise (come to pass), in case you are sincere?" | | 27:72 | Transliteration Qul AAasa an yakoona radifa lakumbaAAdu allathee tastaAAjiloon Sahih International Say, "Perhaps it is close behind you - some of that for which you are impatient. Muhsin Khan Say: "Perhaps that which you wish to hasten on, may be close behind you. Yusuf Ali Say: "It may be that some of the events which ye wish to hasten on may be (close) in your pursuit!" Dr. Ghali Say, "It may be that coming immediately after you is some (part) of that which you seek to hasten." | | 27:73 | Transliteration Wa-inna rabbaka lathoo fadlinAAala annasi walakinna aktharahum layashkuroon Sahih International And indeed, your Lord is full of bounty for the people, but most of them do not show gratitude." Muhsin Khan "Verily, your Lord is full of Grace for mankind, yet most of them do not give thanks." Yusuf Ali But verily thy Lord is full of grace to mankind: Yet most of them are ungrateful. Dr. Ghali And surely your Lord is indeed The Owner of Grace to mankind; but most of them do not thank (Him). | | 27:74 | Transliteration Wa-inna rabbaka layaAAlamu ma tukinnusudooruhum wama yuAAlinoon Sahih International And indeed, your Lord knows what their breasts conceal and what they declare. Muhsin Khan And verily, your Lord knows what their breasts conceal and what they reveal. Yusuf Ali And verily thy Lord knoweth all that their hearts do hide. As well as all that they reveal. Dr. Ghali And surely your Lord knows indeed whatever their breasts carefully secrete and whatever they make public. | | 27:75 | Transliteration Wama min gha-ibatin fee assama-iwal-ardi illa fee kitabin mubeen Sahih International And there is nothing concealed within the heaven and the earth except that it is in a clear Register. Muhsin Khan And there is nothing hidden in the heaven and the earth, but is in a Clear Book (i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz). Yusuf Ali Nor is there aught of the unseen, in heaven or earth, but is (recorded) in a clear record. Dr. Ghali And in no way is there an unseen thing in the heaven or the earth except that it is in an evident Book. | | 27:76 | Transliteration Inna hatha alqur-ana yaqussuAAala banee isra-eela akthara allathee humfeehi yakhtalifoon Sahih International Indeed, this Qur'an relates to the Children of Israel most of that over which they disagree. Muhsin Khan Verily, this Quran narrates to the Children of Israel most of that about which they differ. Yusuf Ali Verily this Qur'an doth explain to the Children of Israel most of the matters in which they disagree. Dr. Ghali Surely this Qur'an an narrates to the Seeds (Or: sons) of IsraeÉîl Israel) most of that concerning which they differ; | | 27:77 | Transliteration Wa-innahu lahudan warahmatunlilmu/mineen Sahih International And indeed, it is guidance and mercy for the believers. Muhsin Khan And truly, it (this Quran) is a guide and a mercy to the believers. Yusuf Ali And it certainly is a Guide and a Mercy to those who believe. Dr. Ghali And surely it is indeed a guidance and a mercy to the believers. | | 27:78 | Transliteration Inna rabbaka yaqdee baynahum bihukmihiwahuwa alAAazeezu alAAaleem Sahih International Indeed, your Lord will judge between them by His [wise] judgement. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Knowing. Muhsin Khan Verily, your Lord will decide between them (various sects) by His Judgement. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing. Yusuf Ali Verily thy Lord will decide between them by His Decree: and He is Exalted in Might, All-Knowing. Dr. Ghali Surely our Lord will decree between them by His Judgment; and He is The Ever-Mighty, The Ever-Knowing. | | 27:79 | Transliteration Fatawakkal AAala Allahi innakaAAala alhaqqi almubeen Sahih International So rely upon Allah ; indeed, you are upon the clear truth. Muhsin Khan So put your trust in Allah; surely, you (O Muhammad SAW) are on manifest truth. Yusuf Ali So put thy trust in Allah: for thou art on (the path of) manifest Truth. Dr. Ghali So put your trust in Allah; surely you are upon the evident Truth. | | 27:80 | Transliteration Innaka la tusmiAAu almawta walatusmiAAu assumma adduAAaa ithawallaw mudbireen Sahih International Indeed, you will not make the dead hear, nor will you make the deaf hear the call when they have turned their backs retreating. Muhsin Khan Verily, you cannot make the dead to hear (i.e. benefit them and similarly the disbelievers), nor can you make the deaf to hear the call, when they flee, turning their backs. Yusuf Ali Truly thou canst not cause the dead to listen, nor canst thou cause the deaf to hear the call, (especially) when they turn back in retreat. Dr. Ghali Surely you will not make the dead to hear, nor will you make the deaf to hear the call when they turn away, withdrawing. | | 27:81 | Transliteration Wama anta bihadee alAAumyiAAan dalalatihim in tusmiAAu illa manyu/minu bi-ayatina fahum muslimoon Sahih International And you cannot guide the blind away from their error. You will only make hear those who believe in Our verses so they are Muslims [submitting to Allah ]. Muhsin Khan Nor can you lead the blind out of their error, you can only make to hear those who believe in Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and who have submitted (themselves to Allah in Islam as Muslims). Yusuf Ali Nor canst thou be a guide to the blind, (to prevent them) from straying: only those wilt thou get to listen who believe in Our Signs, and they will bow in Islam. Dr. Ghali And in no way will you ever guide the blind out of their errancy; decidedly you will make none to hear except the ones who believe in Our signs, (and) so they become Muslims (i.e., they surrender to Allah). | | 27:82 | Transliteration Wa-itha waqaAAa alqawlu AAalayhimakhrajna lahum dabbatan mina al-arditukallimuhum anna annasa kanoo bi-ayatinala yooqinoon Sahih International And when the word befalls them, We will bring forth for them a creature from the earth speaking to them, [saying] that the people were, of Our verses, not certain [in faith]. Muhsin Khan And when the Word (of torment) is fulfilled against them, We shall bring out from the earth a beast to them, which will speak to them because mankind believed not with certainty in Our Ayat (Verses of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad SAW). Yusuf Ali And when the Word is fulfilled against them (the unjust), we shall produce from the earth a beast to (face) them: He will speak to them, for that mankind did not believe with assurance in Our Signs. Dr. Ghali And when the Saying befalls them, We will bring out for them from the earth a beast that will speak to them that mankind had no certitude in Our signs. | | 27:83 | Transliteration Wayawma nahshuru min kulli ommatinfawjan mimman yukaththibu bi-ayatinafahum yoozaAAoon Sahih International And [warn of] the Day when We will gather from every nation a company of those who deny Our signs, and they will be [driven] in rows Muhsin Khan And (remember) the Day when We shall gather out of every nation a troop of those who denied Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and (then) they (all) shall be gathered (and driven to the place of reckoning), Yusuf Ali One day We shall gather together from every people a troop of those who reject our Signs, and they shall be kept in ranks,- Dr. Ghali And the Day when We will muster out of every nation a troop of the ones who cried lies to Our signs, so they were duly dispensed. | | 27:84 | Transliteration Hatta itha jaooqala akaththabtum bi-ayatee walam tuheetoobiha AAilman ammatha kuntum taAAmaloon Sahih International Until, when they arrive [at the place of Judgement], He will say, "Did you deny My signs while you encompassed them not in knowledge, or what [was it that] you were doing?" Muhsin Khan Till, when they come (before their Lord at the place of reckoning), He will say: "Did you deny My Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) when you comprehended them not in knowledge, or what (else) was it that you used to do?" Yusuf Ali Until, when they come (before the Judgment-seat), (Allah) will say: "Did ye reject My Signs, though ye comprehended them not in knowledge, or what was it ye did?" Dr. Ghali Until, when they come, He will say, "Did you cry lies to My signs, and did (you) not encompass them in knowledge, or what were you doing?" | | 27:85 | Transliteration WawaqaAAa alqawlu AAalayhim bima thalamoofahum la yantiqoon Sahih International And the decree will befall them for the wrong they did, and they will not [be able to] speak. Muhsin Khan And the Word (of torment) will be fulfilled against them, because they have done wrong, and they will be unable to speak (in order to defend themselves). Yusuf Ali And the Word will be fulfilled against them, because of their wrong-doing, and they will be unable to speak (in plea). Dr. Ghali And the Saying will befall them for that they did injustice, so they will not pronounce (at all). | | 27:86 | Transliteration WawaqaAAa alqawlu AAalayhim bima thalamoofahum la yantiqoon Sahih International And the decree will befall them for the wrong they did, and they will not [be able to] speak. Muhsin Khan And the Word (of torment) will be fulfilled against them, because they have done wrong, and they will be unable to speak (in order to defend themselves). Yusuf Ali And the Word will be fulfilled against them, because of their wrong-doing, and they will be unable to speak (in plea). Dr. Ghali And the Saying will befall them for that they did injustice, so they will not pronounce (at all). | | 27:87 | Transliteration Wayawma yunfakhu fee assoorifafaziAAa man fee assamawati waman feeal-ardi illa man shaa Allahu wakullunatawhu dakhireen Sahih International And [warn of] the Day the Horn will be blown, and whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth will be terrified except whom Allah wills. And all will come to Him humbled. Muhsin Khan And (remember) the Day on which the Trumpet will be blown and all who are in the heavens and all who are on the earth, will be terrified except him whom Allah will (exempt). And all shall come to Him humbled. Yusuf Ali And the Day that the Trumpet will be sounded - then will be smitten with terror those who are in the heavens, and those who are on earth, except such as Allah will please (to exempt): and all shall come to His (Presence) as beings conscious of their lowliness. Dr. Ghali And on the Day the Trumpet will be blown, then alarmed is whoever is in the heavens and whoever is in the earth, excepting whomever Allah decides (to exempt), and every one will come up to Him, all (utterly) abject. | | 27:88 | Transliteration Watara aljibala tahsabuhajamidatan wahiya tamurru marra assahabi sunAAaAllahi allathee atqana kulla shay-in innahukhabeerun bima tafAAaloon Sahih International And you see the mountains, thinking them rigid, while they will pass as the passing of clouds. [It is] the work of Allah , who perfected all things. Indeed, He is Acquainted with that which you do. Muhsin Khan And you will see the mountains and think them solid, but they shall pass away as the passing away of the clouds. The Work of Allah, Who perfected all things, verily! He is Well-Acquainted with what you do. Yusuf Ali Thou seest the mountains and thinkest them firmly fixed: but they shall pass away as the clouds pass away: (such is) the artistry of Allah, who disposes of all things in perfect order: for he is well acquainted with all that ye do. Dr. Ghali And you see the mountains, that you reckon inert, and (really) they pass by like clouds- the handiwork of Allah, Who has consummated everything; surely He is Ever-Cognizant of whatever you perform. | | 27:89 | Transliteration Man jaa bilhasanatifalahu khayrun minha wahum min fazaAAin yawma-ithinaminoon Sahih International Whoever comes [at Judgement] with a good deed will have better than it, and they, from the terror of that Day, will be safe. Muhsin Khan Whoever brings a good deed (i.e. Belief in the Oneness of Allah along with every deed of righteousness), will have better than its worth, and they will be safe from the terror on that Day. Yusuf Ali If any do good, good will (accrue) to them therefrom; and they will be secure from terror that Day. Dr. Ghali Whoever comes with a fair (deed), then he will have a more charitable (i.e., better) (reward) than it, and they will be secure from alarm upon that Day. | | 27:90 | Transliteration Waman jaa bissayyi-atifakubbat wujoohuhum fee annari hal tujzawna illama kuntum taAAmaloon Sahih International And whoever comes with an evil deed - their faces will be overturned into the Fire, [and it will be said], "Are you recompensed except for what you used to do?" Muhsin Khan And whoever brings an evil (deed) (i.e. Shirk polytheism, disbelief in the Oneness of Allah and every evil sinful deed), they will be cast down (prone) on their faces in the Fire. (And it will be said to them) "Are you being recompensed anything except what you used to do?" Yusuf Ali And if any do evil, their faces will be thrown headlong into the Fire: "Do ye receive a reward other than that which ye have earned by your deeds?" Dr. Ghali And whoever comes with an odious (deed), then their faces will be tossed down in the Fire. Are you recompensed except whatever you were doing? | | 27:91 | Transliteration Innama omirtu an aAAbuda rabba hathihialbaldati allathee harramaha walahu kullushay-in waomirtu an akoona mina almuslimeen Sahih International [Say, O Muhammad], "I have only been commanded to worship the Lord of this city, who made it sacred and to whom [belongs] all things. And I am commanded to be of the Muslims [those who submit to Allah ] Muhsin Khan I (Muhammad SAW) have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah), Him Who has sanctified it and His is everything. And I am commanded to be from among the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam). Yusuf Ali For me, I have been commanded to serve the Lord of this city, Him Who has sanctified it and to Whom (belong) all things: and I am commanded to be of those who bow in Islam to Allah's Will,- Dr. Ghali Surely I have been commanded only to worship The Lord of this township (Makkah), which He has prohibited; (Prohibited it for disbelievers) and to Him belongs everything; and I have been commanded to be of the Muslims (Those who surrender to Allah) | | 27:92 | Transliteration Waan atluwa alqur-ana famani ihtadafa-innama yahtadee linafsihi waman dalla faqulinnama ana mina almunthireen Sahih International And to recite the Qur'an." And whoever is guided is only guided for [the benefit of] himself; and whoever strays - say, "I am only [one] of the warners." Muhsin Khan And to recite the Quran, so whosoever receives guidance, receives it for the good of his ownself, and whosoever goes astray, say (to him): "I am only one of the warners." Yusuf Ali And to rehearse the Qur'an: and if any accept guidance, they do it for the good of their own souls, and if any stray, say: "I am only a Warner". Dr. Ghali And to recite the Qur'an. So whoever is guided, then surely he is guided for (the good) of his (own) self; and whoever errs away, then say, "Surely I am only one of the warners." | | 27:93 | Transliteration Waquli alhamdu lillahisayureekum ayatihi fataAArifoonaha wamarabbuka bighafilin AAamma taAAmaloon Sahih International And say, "[All] praise is [due] to Allah . He will show you His signs, and you will recognize them. And your Lord is not unaware of what you do." Muhsin Khan And say [(O Muhammad SAW) to these polytheists and pagans etc.]: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah. He will show you His Ayat (signs, in yourselves, and in the universe or punishments, etc.), and you shall recognise them. And your Lord is not unaware of what you do." Yusuf Ali And say: "Praise be to Allah, Who will soon show you His Signs, so that ye shall know them"; and thy Lord is not unmindful of all that ye do. Dr. Ghali And say, "Praise be to Allah! He will soon show you His signs (and) then you will recognize them; and in no way is your Lord ever heedless of whatever you do." |
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