Hizb 46

145. But We threw him onto the open shore while he was ill.

146. And We caused to grow over him a gourd vine.¹³⁰⁵

147. And We sent him¹³⁰⁶ to [his people of] a hundred thousand or more.

148. And they believed, so We gave them enjoyment [of life] for a time.

149. So inquire of them, [O Muḥammad], "Does your Lord have daughters while they have sons?¹³⁰⁷

150. Or did We create the angels as females while they were witnesses?"

151. Unquestionably, it is out of their [invented] falsehood that they say,

152. "Allāh has begotten," and indeed, they are liars.

153. Has He chosen daughters over sons?

154. What is [wrong] with you? How do you make judgement?

155. Then will you not be reminded?

156. Or do you have a clear authority?¹³⁰⁸

157. Then produce your scripture, if you should be truthful.

158. And they have made [i.e., claimed] between Him and the jinn a lineage, but the jinn have already known that they [who made such claims] will be brought [to punishment].

159. Exalted is Allāh above what they describe,

160. Except the chosen servants of Allāh [who do not share in that sin].

161. So indeed, you [disbelievers] and whatever you worship,

162. You cannot tempt [anyone] away from Him

163. Except he who is to [enter and] burn in the Hellfire.¹³⁰⁹

164. [The angels say],¹³¹⁰ "There is not among us any except that he has a known position.¹³¹¹

165. And indeed, we are those who line up [for prayer].

166. And indeed, we are those who exalt Allāh."

167. And indeed, they [i.e., the disbelievers] used to say,¹³¹²

168. "If we had a message from [those of] the former peoples,

169. We would have been the chosen servants of Allāh."

170. But they disbelieved in it,¹³¹³ so they are going to know.

171. And Our word [i.e., decree] has already preceded for Our servants, the messengers,

172. [That] indeed, they would be those given victory

173. And [that] indeed, Our soldiers [i.e., the believers] will be those who overcome.¹³¹⁴

174. So, [O Muḥammad], leave them for a time.

175. And see [what will befall] them, for they are going to see.

176. Then for Our punishment are they impatient?

177. But when it descends in their territory, then evil is the morning of those who were warned.

178. And leave them for a time.

179. And see, for they are going to see.

180. Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe.

181. And peace upon the messengers.

182. And praise to Allāh, Lord of the worlds.

1. Ṣād.¹³¹⁶ By the Qur’ān containing reminder...¹³¹⁷

2. But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.

3. How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.

4. And they wonder that there has come to them a warner [i.e., Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ)] from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar.

5. Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."

6. And the eminent among them went forth, [saying], "Continue, and be patient over [the defense of] your gods. Indeed, this is a thing intended.¹³¹⁸

7. We have not heard of this in the latest religion.¹³¹⁹ This is not but a fabrication.

8. Has the message been revealed to him out of [all of] us?" Rather, they are in doubt about My message. Rather, they have not yet tasted My punishment.

9. Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?¹³²⁰

10. Or is theirs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend through [any] ways of access.¹³²¹

11. [They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].

12. The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] ʿAad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,¹³²²

13. And [the tribe of] Thamūd and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket [i.e., people of Madyan]. Those are the companies.¹³²³

14. Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.

15. And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.¹³²⁴

16. And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account."

17. Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allāh].

18. Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allāh] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

19. And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].

20. And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.

21. And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber -

22. When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.

23. Indeed this, my brother, has ninety-nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."

24. [David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord¹³²⁵ and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allāh].

25. So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

26. [We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allāh." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allāh will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.

27. And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve, so woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire.

28. Or should We treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allāh like the wicked?

29. [This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.

30. And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allāh].

31. [Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.

32. And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until it [i.e., the sun] disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."

33. [He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking¹³²⁶ [their] legs and necks.

34. And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body;¹³²⁷ then he returned.¹³²⁸

35. He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."

36. So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,

37. And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver

38. And others bound together in irons.

39. [We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."

40. And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

41. And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."

42. [So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for a] cool bath and drink."

43. And We granted him his family and a like [number] with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for those of understanding.

44. [We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath."¹³²⁹ Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allāh].

45. And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.

46. Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].

47. And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.

48. And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul-Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.

49. This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return -

50. Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.

51. Reclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink.

52. And with them will be women limiting [their] glances¹³³⁰ and of equal age.

53. This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.

54. Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.

55. This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -

56. Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.

57. This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.

58. And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.

59. [Its inhabitants will say], "This is a company bursting in with you. No welcome for them. Indeed, they will burn in the Fire."

60. They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."

61. They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment in the Fire."

62. And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?¹³³¹

63. Is it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them?"

64. Indeed, that is truth [i.e., reality] - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.

65. Say, [O Muḥammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allāh, the One, the Prevailing,¹³³²

66. Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might,¹³³³ the Perpetual Forgiver."¹³³⁴

67. Say, "It is great news

68. From which you turn away.

69. I had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam].

70. It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."

71. [So mention] when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I am going to create a human being from clay.

72. So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul,¹³³⁵ then fall down to him in prostration."

73. So the angels prostrated - all of them entirely,

74. Except Iblees;¹³³⁶ he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.

75. [Allāh] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands?¹³³⁷ Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"

76. He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."

77. [Allāh] said, "Then get out of it [i.e., Paradise], for indeed, you are expelled.

78. And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."

79. He said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."

80. [Allāh] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved

81. Until the Day of the time well-known."

82. [Iblees] said, "By Your might, I will surely mislead them all

83. Except, among them, Your chosen servants."

84. [Allāh] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -

85. [That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together."

86. Say, [O Muḥammad], "I do not ask you for it [i.e., the Qur’ān] any payment, and I am not of the pretentious.

87. It is but a reminder to the worlds.

88. And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."

1. The revelation of the Book [i.e., the Qur’ān] is from Allāh, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

2. Indeed, We have sent down to you the Book, [O Muḥammad], in truth. So worship Allāh, [being] sincere to Him in religion.

3. Unquestionably, for Allāh is the pure religion.¹³³⁹ And those who take protectors besides Him [say], "We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allāh in position." Indeed, Allāh will judge between them concerning that over which they differ. Indeed, Allāh does not guide he who is a liar and [confirmed] disbeliever.

4. If Allāh had intended to take a son, He could have chosen from what He creates whatever He willed. Exalted is He; He is Allāh, the One, the Prevailing.¹³⁴⁰

5. He created the heavens and earth in truth. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term. Unquestionably, He is the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver.¹³⁴¹

6. He created you from one soul. Then He made from it its mate, and He produced for you from the grazing livestock eight mates.¹³⁴² He creates you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation, within three darknesses.¹³⁴³ That is Allāh, your Lord; to Him belongs dominion. There is no deity except Him, so how are you averted?

7. If you disbelieve - indeed, Allāh is Free from need of you. And He does not approve for His servants disbelief. And if you are grateful, He approves [i.e., likes] it for you; and no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return, and He will inform you about what you used to do. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.

8. And when adversity touches man, he calls upon his Lord, turning to Him [alone]; then when He bestows on him a favor from Himself, he forgets Him whom he called upon before,¹³⁴⁴ and he attributes to Allāh equals to mislead [people] from His way. Say, "Enjoy your disbelief for a little; indeed, you are of the companions of the Fire."

9. Is one who is devoutly obedient during periods of the night, prostrating and standing [in prayer], fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the mercy of his Lord, [like one who does not]? Say, "Are those who know equal to those who do not know?" Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding.

10. Say,¹³⁴⁵ "O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allāh is spacious. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account [i.e., limit]."

11. Say, [O Muḥammad], "Indeed, I have been commanded to worship Allāh, [being] sincere to Him in religion.

12. And I have been commanded to be the first [among you] of the Muslims."

13. Say, "Indeed I fear, if I should disobey my Lord, the punishment of a tremendous Day."

14. Say, "Allāh [alone] do I worship, sincere to Him in my religion,

15. So worship what you will besides Him." Say, "Indeed, the losers are the ones who will lose themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, that is the manifest loss."

16. They will have canopies [i.e., layers] of fire above them and below them, canopies. By that Allāh threatens [i.e., warns] His servants. O My servants, then fear Me.

17. But those who have avoided ṭāghūt,¹³⁴⁶ lest they worship it, and turned back to Allāh - for them are good tidings. So give good tidings to My servants

18. Who listen to speech and follow the best of it. Those are the ones Allāh has guided, and those are people of understanding.

19. Then, is one who has deserved the decree of punishment [to be guided]? Then, can you save one who is in the Fire?

20. But those who have feared their Lord - for them are chambers,¹³⁴⁷ above them chambers built high, beneath which rivers flow. [This is] the promise of Allāh. Allāh does not fail in [His] promise.

21. Do you not see that Allāh sends down rain from the sky and makes it flow as springs [and rivers] in the earth; then He produces thereby crops of varying colors; then they dry and you see them turned yellow; then He makes them [scattered] debris. Indeed in that is a reminder for those of understanding.

22. So is one whose breast Allāh has expanded to [accept] Islām and he is upon [i.e., guided by] a light from his Lord [like one whose heart rejects it]? Then woe to those whose hearts are hardened against the remembrance of Allāh. Those are in manifest error.

23. Allāh has sent down the best statement: a consistent Book wherein is reiteration. The skins shiver therefrom of those who fear their Lord; then their skins and their hearts relax at the remembrance [i.e., mention] of Allāh. That is the guidance of Allāh by which He guides whom He wills. And one whom Allāh sends astray - for him there is no guide.

24. Then is he who will shield with his face¹³⁴⁸ the worst of the punishment on the Day of Resurrection [like one secure from it]? And it will be said to the wrongdoers, "Taste what you used to earn."

25. Those before them denied, and punishment came upon them from where they did not perceive.

26. So Allāh made them taste disgrace in worldly life. But the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they only knew.

27. And We have certainly presented for the people in this Qur’ān from every [kind of] example - that they might remember.

28. [It is] an Arabic Qur’ān, without any deviance¹³⁴⁹ that they might become righteous.¹³⁵⁰

29. Allāh presents an example: a man [i.e., slave] owned by quarreling partners and another belonging exclusively to one man - are they equal in comparison? Praise be to Allāh! But most of them do not know.

30. Indeed, you are to die, and indeed, they are to die.

31. Then indeed you, on the Day of Resurrection, before your Lord, will dispute.