Übersetzung der Sure Hūd auf الإنجليزية aus Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translation
Verse 1
Hood
(11:1) Alif. Lam. Ra. This is a Divine Command1 whose contents
have been made firm and set forth in detail2 from One Who is All-Wise,
All-Aware
have been made firm and set forth in detail2 from One Who is All-Wise,
All-Aware
Verse 2
(11:2) that you may worship none but Allah. Verily, I have come to you as
a warner and a bearer of good news from Him
a warner and a bearer of good news from Him
Verse 3
(11:3) that you may seek forgiveness of your Lord and turn to Him in repentance
whereupon He will grant you a fair enjoyment of life until an appointed term,3
and will bestow favour on everyone who merits favour.4 But should
you turn away (from the truth), I fear for you the chastisement of an Awesome
Day.
whereupon He will grant you a fair enjoyment of life until an appointed term,3
and will bestow favour on everyone who merits favour.4 But should
you turn away (from the truth), I fear for you the chastisement of an Awesome
Day.
Verse 4
(11:4) Unto Allah is your return, and He has power to do everything.
Verse 5
(11:5) Lo! They fold up their breasts that they may conceal themselves from
Him.5 Surely when they cover themselves up with their garments Allah
knows well what they cover and what they reveal. Indeed He even knows the secrets
hidden in the breasts.
Him.5 Surely when they cover themselves up with their garments Allah
knows well what they cover and what they reveal. Indeed He even knows the secrets
hidden in the breasts.
Verse 6
(11:6) There is not a single moving creature on the earth but Allah is responsible
for providing its sustenance. He knows where it dwells and where it will permanently
rest.6 All this is recorded in a clear Book.
for providing its sustenance. He knows where it dwells and where it will permanently
rest.6 All this is recorded in a clear Book.
Verse 7
(11:7) And He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six days - and
[before that] His Throne was upon the water7 that He may test you,
who of you is better in conduct8 If you were to say (O Muhammad):
'All of you will surely be raised after death', then those who disbelieve will
certainly say: 'This is nothing but plain sorcery.9
[before that] His Throne was upon the water7 that He may test you,
who of you is better in conduct8 If you were to say (O Muhammad):
'All of you will surely be raised after death', then those who disbelieve will
certainly say: 'This is nothing but plain sorcery.9
Verse 8
(11:8) And were We to put off the chastisement from them for a determined
period, they will cry out: 'What withholds Him from chastising?' Surely when
the day of the chastisement will come, nothing will avert it and the chastisement
which they had ridiculed shall encompass them.
period, they will cry out: 'What withholds Him from chastising?' Surely when
the day of the chastisement will come, nothing will avert it and the chastisement
which they had ridiculed shall encompass them.
Verse 9
(11:9) If We ever favour man with Our Mercy, and then take it away from him,
he becomes utterly desperate, totally ungrateful.
he becomes utterly desperate, totally ungrateful.
Verse 10
(11:10) And if We let him taste favour after harm has touched him, he says:
'All my ills are gone', and he suddenly becomes exultant and boastful,0
'All my ills are gone', and he suddenly becomes exultant and boastful,0
Verse 11
(11:11) except those who are patient1 and act righteously. Such
shall have Allah's forgiveness and a great reward.2
shall have Allah's forgiveness and a great reward.2
Verse 12
(11:12) (O Messenger!) Let it not happen that you omit (to expound) a portion
of what was revealed to you. And do not be distressed that they will say: 'Why
was a treasure not bestowed upon him?' or 'Why did no angel accompany him?'
For you are merely a warner, whereas Allah has control over everything.3
of what was revealed to you. And do not be distressed that they will say: 'Why
was a treasure not bestowed upon him?' or 'Why did no angel accompany him?'
For you are merely a warner, whereas Allah has control over everything.3
Verse 13
(11:13) Do they say: 'He has invented this Book himself?' Say: 'If that is
so, bring ten surahs the like of it of your composition, and call upon all (the
deities) you can other than Allah to your help. Do so if you are truthful.'
so, bring ten surahs the like of it of your composition, and call upon all (the
deities) you can other than Allah to your help. Do so if you are truthful.'
Verse 14
(11:14) Then if (your deities) do not respond to your call for help then
feel assured that this Book was revealed with the knowledge of Allah, and that
there is no true god but Him. Will you, then, surrender (to this truth)?4
feel assured that this Book was revealed with the knowledge of Allah, and that
there is no true god but Him. Will you, then, surrender (to this truth)?4
Verse 15
(11:15) Those who seek merely the present world and its adornment.5
We fully recompense them for their work in this world, and they are made to
suffer no diminution in it concerning what is their due.
We fully recompense them for their work in this world, and they are made to
suffer no diminution in it concerning what is their due.
Verse 16
(11:16) They are the ones who shall have nothing in the Hereafter except
Fire.6 (There they shall come to know) that their deeds in the world
have come to naught; and that whatever they have done is absolutely useless.
Fire.6 (There they shall come to know) that their deeds in the world
have come to naught; and that whatever they have done is absolutely useless.
(11:17) Can it happen that he who takes his stand on a clear evidence from
his Lord,7 subsequently followed by a witness from Him (in his support),8
and prior to that the Book of Moses was revealed as a guide and a mercy, (would
even he deny the truth in the manner of those who adore the life of this world)?
Rather, such men are bound to believe in it.9 The Fire shall be
the promised resort of the groups that disbelieve. So be in no doubt about it
for this indeed is the truth from your Lord although most people do not believe.
his Lord,7 subsequently followed by a witness from Him (in his support),8
and prior to that the Book of Moses was revealed as a guide and a mercy, (would
even he deny the truth in the manner of those who adore the life of this world)?
Rather, such men are bound to believe in it.9 The Fire shall be
the promised resort of the groups that disbelieve. So be in no doubt about it
for this indeed is the truth from your Lord although most people do not believe.
Verse 18
(11:18) And who is a greater wrong-doer than he who invents a lie against
Allah?0 Such men will be set forth before their Lord and witnesses
will say: 'These are the ones who lied against their Lord. Lo! Allah's curse
be upon the wrong-doers;1
Allah?0 Such men will be set forth before their Lord and witnesses
will say: 'These are the ones who lied against their Lord. Lo! Allah's curse
be upon the wrong-doers;1
Verse 19
(11:19) upon those2 who bar people from the way of Allah, and
seek in it crookedness,3 and disbelieve in the Hereafter.
seek in it crookedness,3 and disbelieve in the Hereafter.
Verse 20
(11:20) They had no power to frustrate Allah's design in the earth,4
nor did they have any protectors against Allah. Their chastisement will be doubled.5
They were unable to hear, nor could they see.
nor did they have any protectors against Allah. Their chastisement will be doubled.5
They were unable to hear, nor could they see.
Verse 21
(11:21) They caused utter loss to themselves, and all that they had invented
failed them.6
failed them.6
Verse 22
(11:22) Doubtlessly, they shall be the greatest losers in the Hereafter.
Verse 23
(11:23) As for those who believed and acted righteously and dedicated themselves
totally to their Lord -they are the people of Paradise, and there they shall
abide forever.7
totally to their Lord -they are the people of Paradise, and there they shall
abide forever.7
Verse 24
(11:24) The example of the two parties is that one is blind and deaf, and
the other capable of seeing and hearing. Can the two be equals?8
Will you, then, not heed?'
the other capable of seeing and hearing. Can the two be equals?8
Will you, then, not heed?'
Verse 25
(11:25) (Such were the circumstances) when We sent forth Noah to his people.9
(He said): 'I have been sent to you to warn you plainly
(He said): 'I have been sent to you to warn you plainly
Verse 26
(11:26) that you may worship none but Allah or else I fear for you the chastisement
of a Grievous Day.0
of a Grievous Day.0
Verse 27
(11:27) The notables among Noah's own people, who had refused to follow him,
responded: 'We merely consider you a human being like ourselves.1
Nor do we find among those who follow you except the lowliest of our folk, the
men who follow you without any proper reason.2 We see nothing in
you to suggest that you are any better than us.3 Rather, we believe
you to be liars.'
responded: 'We merely consider you a human being like ourselves.1
Nor do we find among those who follow you except the lowliest of our folk, the
men who follow you without any proper reason.2 We see nothing in
you to suggest that you are any better than us.3 Rather, we believe
you to be liars.'
Verse 28
(11:28) Noah said: 'My people! If I base myself on a clear evidence from
my Lord, and I have also been blessed by His mercy4 to which you
have been blind, how can we force it upon you despite your aversion to it?
my Lord, and I have also been blessed by His mercy4 to which you
have been blind, how can we force it upon you despite your aversion to it?
Verse 29
(11:29) My people! I seek no recompense from you.5 My recompense
is only with Allah. Nor will I drive away those who believe. They are destined
to meet their Lord.6 But I find you to be an ignorant people.
is only with Allah. Nor will I drive away those who believe. They are destined
to meet their Lord.6 But I find you to be an ignorant people.
Verse 30
(11:30) My people! Were I to drive the men of faith away, who will protect
me from (the chastisement of) Allah? Do you not understand even this much?
me from (the chastisement of) Allah? Do you not understand even this much?
Verse 31
(11:31) I do not say to you that I possess Allah's treasures, nor that I
have access to the realm beyond the ken of sense-perception, nor do I claim
to be an angel.7 Nor do I say regarding those whom you look upon
with disdain that Allah will not bestow any good upon them. Allah knows best
what is in their hearts. Were I to say so I would be one of the wrongdoers.'
have access to the realm beyond the ken of sense-perception, nor do I claim
to be an angel.7 Nor do I say regarding those whom you look upon
with disdain that Allah will not bestow any good upon them. Allah knows best
what is in their hearts. Were I to say so I would be one of the wrongdoers.'
Verse 32
(11:32) They said: 'O Noah! Surely you have disputed with us and have prolonged
your dispute. Now bring upon us the chastisement that you threaten us with;
do so, if you are truthful.'
your dispute. Now bring upon us the chastisement that you threaten us with;
do so, if you are truthful.'
Verse 33
(11:33) Noah said: 'Only Allah will bring it upon you if He so wills, and
you will be utterly unable to frustrate that.
you will be utterly unable to frustrate that.
Verse 34
(11:34) If I want to give you good advice that will not profit you if Allah
Himself has decided to let you go astray.8 He is your Lord, and
to Him will you be returned.'
Himself has decided to let you go astray.8 He is your Lord, and
to Him will you be returned.'
Verse 35
(11:35) (O Muhammad!) Do they say that he himself has forged this message?
Tell them: 'If I have forged this, the guilt of it will fall upon me, but I
am not responsible for the crimes you are committing.9
Tell them: 'If I have forged this, the guilt of it will fall upon me, but I
am not responsible for the crimes you are committing.9
Verse 36
(11:36) It was revealed to Noah that no more of your people, other than those
who already believe, will ever come to believe. So do not grieve over their
deeds,
who already believe, will ever come to believe. So do not grieve over their
deeds,
Verse 37
(11:37) and build the Ark under Our eyes and Our direction. And do not supplicate
Me concerning those who have engaged in wrong-doing. They are doomed to be drowned.0
Me concerning those who have engaged in wrong-doing. They are doomed to be drowned.0
Verse 38
(11:38) As Noah was building the Ark, whenever the leading men of his nation
passed by him, they would scoff at him. He said: 'If you scoff at us, we too
scoff at you in like manner.
passed by him, they would scoff at him. He said: 'If you scoff at us, we too
scoff at you in like manner.
Verse 39
(11:39) You will come to know who will be struck by a humiliating chastisement,
and who will be subjected to an unceasing torment.1
and who will be subjected to an unceasing torment.1
Verse 40
(11:40) Thus it was until Our command came to pass and the oven boiled over.2
We said: 'Take into the Ark a pair of every species; and take your own family
except those who have already been declared (as unworthy);3 and
also take everyone who believes.4 But those who, along with him,
had believed were indeed just a few.
We said: 'Take into the Ark a pair of every species; and take your own family
except those who have already been declared (as unworthy);3 and
also take everyone who believes.4 But those who, along with him,
had believed were indeed just a few.
Verse 41
(11:41) Noah said: ' Embark in it. In the name of Allah is its sailing and
its anchorage. My Lord is Ever Forgiving, Most Merciful.5
its anchorage. My Lord is Ever Forgiving, Most Merciful.5
Verse 42
(11:42) The Ark sailed along with them amid mountain-like waves. Noah, spotting
his son at a distance, called out to him: 'My son. embark with us. and do not
be with the unbelievers.'
his son at a distance, called out to him: 'My son. embark with us. and do not
be with the unbelievers.'
Verse 43
(11:43) The son replied: 'I will go to a mountain for refuge and it will
save me from the water.' Noah said: 'None can save anyone today from the command
of Allah except those on whom He may have mercy.' Thereupon a wave swept in
between the two and he was drowned.
save me from the water.' Noah said: 'None can save anyone today from the command
of Allah except those on whom He may have mercy.' Thereupon a wave swept in
between the two and he was drowned.
Verse 44
(11:44) And the command was given: 'Earth! Swallow up your water'; and: 'Heaven!
Abate!' So the water subsided, the command was fulfilled, and the Ark settled
on Mount Judi,6 and it was said: 'Away with the wrong-doing folk!'
Abate!' So the water subsided, the command was fulfilled, and the Ark settled
on Mount Judi,6 and it was said: 'Away with the wrong-doing folk!'
Verse 45
(11:45) And Noah called out to his Lord, saying: 'My Lord! My son is of my
family. Surely Your promise is true,7 and You are the greatest of
those who judge.8
family. Surely Your promise is true,7 and You are the greatest of
those who judge.8
Verse 46
(11:46) In response Noah was told: 'Most certainly he is not of your family;
verily he is of unrighteous conduct.9 So do not ask of Me for that
concerning which you have no knowledge. I admonish you never to act like the
ignorant ones.0
verily he is of unrighteous conduct.9 So do not ask of Me for that
concerning which you have no knowledge. I admonish you never to act like the
ignorant ones.0
Verse 47
(11:47) Noah said: 'My Lord! I take refuge with You that I should ask you
for that concerning which I have no knowledge. And if You do not forgive me
and do not show mercy to me, I shall be among the losers.1
for that concerning which I have no knowledge. And if You do not forgive me
and do not show mercy to me, I shall be among the losers.1
Verse 48
(11:48) It was said: 'Noah! Disembark,2 with Our peace, and with
blessings upon you and upon those who are with you. There are also people whom
We shall allow to enjoy themselves for a while, and then a painful chastisement
from Us shall afflict them.'
blessings upon you and upon those who are with you. There are also people whom
We shall allow to enjoy themselves for a while, and then a painful chastisement
from Us shall afflict them.'
Verse 49
(11:49) We reveal to you these accounts of matters that are beyond the reach
of human perception. Neither you nor your people knew about them before this.
Be, then, patient. Surely, the good end is for the God-fearing.3
of human perception. Neither you nor your people knew about them before this.
Be, then, patient. Surely, the good end is for the God-fearing.3
Verse 50
(11:50) And to 'Ad We sent their brother Hud.4 He said: 'My people!
Serve Allah: you have no god save Him. (In attributing partners to Allah) you
have merely been fabricating lies.5
Serve Allah: you have no god save Him. (In attributing partners to Allah) you
have merely been fabricating lies.5
Verse 51
(11:51) My people! I seek no reward from you for my work. My reward lies
only with Him Who created me. Do you not understand anything?6
only with Him Who created me. Do you not understand anything?6
Verse 52
(11:52) My people! Ask your Lord for forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance.
He will shower abundant rains upon you from the heaven, and will add strength
to your strength.7 Do not turn away as those given to guilt.'
He will shower abundant rains upon you from the heaven, and will add strength
to your strength.7 Do not turn away as those given to guilt.'
Verse 53
(11:53) They said: 'O Hud! You have not brought to us any clear evidence,8
and we are not going to forsake our gods merely because you say so. We are not
going to believe you.
and we are not going to forsake our gods merely because you say so. We are not
going to believe you.
Verse 54
(11:54) All we can say is that some god of ours has afflicted you with evil.9
.Hud said: 'Indeed I take Allah as my witness,0 and you too to be
my witnesses that I have nothing to do1 with your associating with
Allah
.Hud said: 'Indeed I take Allah as my witness,0 and you too to be
my witnesses that I have nothing to do1 with your associating with
Allah
Verse 55
(11:55) others than Him in His divinity. So conspire against me, all of you,
and give me no respite.2
and give me no respite.2
Verse 56
(11:56) I have put my trust in Allah, Who is my Lord and your Lord. There
is no moving creature which He does not hold by its forelock. Surely, My Lord
is on the straight path.3
is no moving creature which He does not hold by its forelock. Surely, My Lord
is on the straight path.3
Verse 57
(11:57) If you, then, turn away (from the truth), know that I have delivered
the message with which I was sent to you. Now my Lord will set up another people
in place of you and you shall in no way be able to harm Him.4 Surely
my Lord keeps a watch over everything.'
the message with which I was sent to you. Now my Lord will set up another people
in place of you and you shall in no way be able to harm Him.4 Surely
my Lord keeps a watch over everything.'
Verse 58
(11:58) And when Our com-mand came to pass, We delivered Hud, together with
those who shared his faith, out of special mercy from Us. We delivered them
from a woeful chastisement.
those who shared his faith, out of special mercy from Us. We delivered them
from a woeful chastisement.
Verse 59
(11:59) Such were 'Ad. They repudiated the signs of their Lord, disobeyed
His Messengers,5 and followed the bidding of every tyrannical enemy
of the truth.
His Messengers,5 and followed the bidding of every tyrannical enemy
of the truth.
Verse 60
(11:60) They were pursued by a curse in this world, and so will they be on
the Day of Judgement.Lo! 'Ad disbelieved in the Lord. Lo! ruined are 'Ad, the
people of Hud.
the Day of Judgement.Lo! 'Ad disbelieved in the Lord. Lo! ruined are 'Ad, the
people of Hud.
Verse 61
(11:61) And to Thamud We sent their brother Sali'h.6 He said:
'My people! Serve Allah; you have no god other than Him. He brought you into
being out of the earth, and has made you dwell in it.7 So ask Him
to forgive you, and do turn towards Him in repentance.8 Indeed My
Lord is near, responsive to prayers.9
'My people! Serve Allah; you have no god other than Him. He brought you into
being out of the earth, and has made you dwell in it.7 So ask Him
to forgive you, and do turn towards Him in repentance.8 Indeed My
Lord is near, responsive to prayers.9
Verse 62
(11:62) They said: 'O Salih! Until now you were one of those among us on
whom we placed great hopes.0 Now, would you forbid us to worship
what our forefathers were wont to worship?1 Indeed we are in disquieting
doubt about what you are calling us to.2
whom we placed great hopes.0 Now, would you forbid us to worship
what our forefathers were wont to worship?1 Indeed we are in disquieting
doubt about what you are calling us to.2
Verse 63
(11:63) Salih said: 'My people! What do you think? If I had a clear evidence
from my Lord, and then He also bestowed His mercy upon me, who will rescue me
from the punishment of Allah if I still disobey Him? You can only make me lose
even more.3
from my Lord, and then He also bestowed His mercy upon me, who will rescue me
from the punishment of Allah if I still disobey Him? You can only make me lose
even more.3
Verse 64
(11:64) My people! This she-camel of Allah is a sign for you. So let her
pasture on Allah's earth, and do not hurt her or else some chastisement - which
is near at hand -should overtake you.'
pasture on Allah's earth, and do not hurt her or else some chastisement - which
is near at hand -should overtake you.'
Verse 65
(11:65) But they slaughtered her. Thereupon Salih warned them: 'Enjoy yourselves
in your homes for a maximum of three days. This is a promise which shall not
be belied.'
in your homes for a maximum of three days. This is a promise which shall not
be belied.'
Verse 66
(11:66) Then, when Our command came to pass, We saved Salih and those who
shared his faith through Our special mercy, from the disgrace of that day.4
Truly Your Lord is All-Strong, All-Mighty.
shared his faith through Our special mercy, from the disgrace of that day.4
Truly Your Lord is All-Strong, All-Mighty.
Verse 67
(11:67) And the Blast overtook those who were wont to do wrong, and then
they lay lifeless in their homes
they lay lifeless in their homes
Verse 68
(11:68) as though they had never lived there before. Oh, verily the Thamud
denied their Lord! Oh, the Thamud were destroyed.
denied their Lord! Oh, the Thamud were destroyed.
Verse 69
(11:69) Indeed Our messengers came to Abraham, bearing glad tidings. They
greeted him with 'peace', and Abraham answered back to them 'peace', and hurriedly
brought to them a roasted calf.5
greeted him with 'peace', and Abraham answered back to them 'peace', and hurriedly
brought to them a roasted calf.5
Verse 70
(11:70) When he perceived that their hands could not reach it, he mistrusted
them, and felt afraid of them.6 They said: 'Do not be afraid. We
have been sent to the people of Lot.7
them, and felt afraid of them.6 They said: 'Do not be afraid. We
have been sent to the people of Lot.7
Verse 71
(11:71) And Abraham's wife was standing by and on hearing this she laughed.8
And We gave her the good news of (the birth of) Isaac, and after Isaac, of Jacob.9
And We gave her the good news of (the birth of) Isaac, and after Isaac, of Jacob.9
Verse 72
(11:72) She said: 'Woe is me!0 Shall I bear a child now that
I am an old woman and my husband is well advanced in years.1 This
is indeed strange!'
I am an old woman and my husband is well advanced in years.1 This
is indeed strange!'
Verse 73
(11:73) They said: 'Do you wonder at Allah's decree?2 Allah's
mercy and His blessings be upon you, O people of the house. Surely, He is Praiseworthy,
Glorious.'
mercy and His blessings be upon you, O people of the house. Surely, He is Praiseworthy,
Glorious.'
Verse 74
(11:74) Thus when fear had left Abraham and the good news had been conveyed
to him, he began to dispute with Us concerning the people of Lot.3
to him, he began to dispute with Us concerning the people of Lot.3
Verse 75
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(11:75) Surely Abraham was forbearing, tenderhearted and oft-turning to Allah.
Verse 76
(11:76) Thereupon (Our angels) said to him: 'O Abraham! Desist from this,
for indeed your Lord's command has come; and a chastisement which cannot be
averted4 is about to befall them.'
for indeed your Lord's command has come; and a chastisement which cannot be
averted4 is about to befall them.'
Verse 77
(11:77) And when Our messengers came to Lot,5 he was perturbed
by their coming and felt troubled on their account, and said: 'This is a distressing
day.6
by their coming and felt troubled on their account, and said: 'This is a distressing
day.6
Verse 78
(11:78) And his people came to him rushing. Before this they were wont to
commit evil deeds. Lot said: 'My people! Here are my daughters; they are purer
for you.7 Have fear of Allah and do not disgrace me concerning my
guests. Is there not even one right-minded person in your midst?'
commit evil deeds. Lot said: 'My people! Here are my daughters; they are purer
for you.7 Have fear of Allah and do not disgrace me concerning my
guests. Is there not even one right-minded person in your midst?'
Verse 79
(11:79) They said: 'Surely you already know that we have nothing to do with
your daughters.8 You also know well what we want.'
your daughters.8 You also know well what we want.'
Verse 80
(11:80) He said: 'Would that I had the strength to set you straight, or could
seek refuge in some powerful support.'
seek refuge in some powerful support.'
Verse 81
(11:81) Thereupon the angels said: 'O Lot! We indeed are messengers of your
Lord. And your people will in no way be able to hurt you. So depart with your
family in a part of the night and let no one of you turn around9
excepting your wife (who shall not go); for what will befall them shall also
befall her.0 In the morning their promised hour will come. Is not
the morning near?'
Lord. And your people will in no way be able to hurt you. So depart with your
family in a part of the night and let no one of you turn around9
excepting your wife (who shall not go); for what will befall them shall also
befall her.0 In the morning their promised hour will come. Is not
the morning near?'
Verse 82
(11:82) And when Our command came to pass, We turned the town upside down,
and rained on it stones of baked clay, one on another,1
and rained on it stones of baked clay, one on another,1
Verse 83
(11:83) marked from your Lord.2 Nor is the punishment far off
from the wrong-doers.3
from the wrong-doers.3
Verse 84
(11:84) And to (the people of) Midian We sent their brother Shu'ayb.4
He said: 'My people! Serve Allah; you have no god other than Him. And do not
diminish the measure and weight. Indeed I see that you are prospering now, but
I fear for you the chastisement of an encompassing day in the future.
He said: 'My people! Serve Allah; you have no god other than Him. And do not
diminish the measure and weight. Indeed I see that you are prospering now, but
I fear for you the chastisement of an encompassing day in the future.
Verse 85
(11:85) My people! Give full measure and weight with justice, do not diminish
the goods of others, and do not go about creating corruption in the land.
the goods of others, and do not go about creating corruption in the land.
Verse 86
(11:86) The gains that Allah lets you retain are better for you, if you indeed
believe. In any case, I have not been appointed a keeper over you.5
believe. In any case, I have not been appointed a keeper over you.5
Verse 87
(11:87) They replied: 'O Shu'ayb! Does your Prayer enjoin upon you6
that we should forsake the deities whom our forefathers worshipped, or that
we should give up using our wealth as we please?7 Do you fancy that
you, and only you, are forbearing and right-directed?'
that we should forsake the deities whom our forefathers worshipped, or that
we should give up using our wealth as we please?7 Do you fancy that
you, and only you, are forbearing and right-directed?'
Verse 88
(11:88) Shu'ayb said: 'My people! What do you think? If I stand on clear
evidence from my Lord, and He has also provided me a handsome provision from
Himself8 -(should I be ungrateful to Him and share your error and
iniquity?) Nor do I desire to act contrary to what I admonish you.9
I desire nothing but to set things right as far as I can. My succour is only
with Allah. In Him have I put my trust, and to Him do I always turn.
evidence from my Lord, and He has also provided me a handsome provision from
Himself8 -(should I be ungrateful to Him and share your error and
iniquity?) Nor do I desire to act contrary to what I admonish you.9
I desire nothing but to set things right as far as I can. My succour is only
with Allah. In Him have I put my trust, and to Him do I always turn.
Verse 89
(11:89) My people! Let not your opposition to me lead you to guilt that would
bring upon you the chastisement that struck earlier the people of Noah, and
the people of Hud, and the people of Salih. And the land of the people of Lot
is not far from you!0
bring upon you the chastisement that struck earlier the people of Noah, and
the people of Hud, and the people of Salih. And the land of the people of Lot
is not far from you!0
Verse 90
(11:90) Seek the forgiveness of your Lord and turn to Him in repentance.
Surely my Lord is Ever Merciful, Most Loving.1
Surely my Lord is Ever Merciful, Most Loving.1
Verse 91
(11:91) They said: 'O Shu'ayb! We do not understand much of what you say.2
Indeed we see you weak in our midst. Were it not for your kinsmen, we would
surely have stoned you for you have no strength to overpower us.3
Indeed we see you weak in our midst. Were it not for your kinsmen, we would
surely have stoned you for you have no strength to overpower us.3
Verse 92
(11:92) Shu'ayb said: 'My people! Are my kinsmen mightier with you than Allah
that you (hold the kinsmen in awe while) you cast Allah behind your back? Surely
my Lord encompasses all what you do.
that you (hold the kinsmen in awe while) you cast Allah behind your back? Surely
my Lord encompasses all what you do.
Verse 93
(11:93) My people! Go on working according to your way and I will keep working
(according to mine). Soon you will come to know who will be afflicted by a humiliating
chastisement, and who is proved a liar. And watch, I shall also watch with you.'
(according to mine). Soon you will come to know who will be afflicted by a humiliating
chastisement, and who is proved a liar. And watch, I shall also watch with you.'
Verse 94
(11:94) And when Our command came to pass, We delivered Shu'ayb and those
who shared his faith, through Our mercy, and the Blast seized those who were
engaged in wrong-doing, so they lay lifeless in their homes
who shared his faith, through Our mercy, and the Blast seized those who were
engaged in wrong-doing, so they lay lifeless in their homes
Verse 95
(11:95) as though they had never dwelt in them before. Lo! Away with (the
people of) Midian, even as the Thamud were done away with!
people of) Midian, even as the Thamud were done away with!
Verse 96
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(11:96) And indeed We sent Moses with Our signs and with a clear authority
Verse 97
(11:97) to Pharaoh and his nobles. But they obeyed the command of Pharaoh
even though Pharaoh's command was not rightly-directed.
even though Pharaoh's command was not rightly-directed.
Verse 98
(11:98) He shall stand at the head of his people on the Day of Resurrection,
and will bring them down to the Fire.4 What a wretched destination
to be led to!
and will bring them down to the Fire.4 What a wretched destination
to be led to!
Verse 99
(11:99) They were pursued by a curse in this world and so will they be on
the Day of Resurrection. What an evil reward will they receive!
the Day of Resurrection. What an evil reward will they receive!
Verse 100
(11:100) That is an account of some towns which We recount to you. Of them
some are still standing and some have been mown down.
some are still standing and some have been mown down.
Verse 101
(11:101) We did not wrong them; it is rather they who wronged themselves.
And when the command of your Lord came to pass, the gods besides Allah whom
they had called upon, did not avail them in the least. They added nothing to
them except ruin.
And when the command of your Lord came to pass, the gods besides Allah whom
they had called upon, did not avail them in the least. They added nothing to
them except ruin.
Verse 102
(11:102) Such is the seizing of your Lord that when He does seize the towns
immersed in wrong-doing, His seizing is painful, terrible.
immersed in wrong-doing, His seizing is painful, terrible.
Verse 103
(11:103) Surely in that is a sign for him who fears the chastisement of the
Hereafter.5 That will be a Day when all men shall be mustered together;
that will be a Day when whatever happens shall be witnessed by all.
Hereafter.5 That will be a Day when all men shall be mustered together;
that will be a Day when whatever happens shall be witnessed by all.
Verse 104
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(11:104) Nor shall We withhold it except till an appointed term.
Verse 105
(11:105) And when the appointed Day comes, no one shall even dare to speak
except by the leave of Allah.6 Then some will be declared wretched,
others blessed.
except by the leave of Allah.6 Then some will be declared wretched,
others blessed.
Verse 106
(11:106) As for the wretched, they shall be in the Fire, and in it they shall
sigh and groan.
sigh and groan.
Verse 107
(11:107) They shall abide in it as long as the heavens and the earth endure,7
unless your Lord may will otherwise. Surely your Lord does whatsoever He wills.8
unless your Lord may will otherwise. Surely your Lord does whatsoever He wills.8
Verse 108
(11:108) And as for those who are blessed, they shall abide in the Garden
as long as the heavens and the earth endure, unless your Lord may will otherwise.9
They shall enjoy an unceasing gift.
as long as the heavens and the earth endure, unless your Lord may will otherwise.9
They shall enjoy an unceasing gift.
Verse 109
(11:109) [O Prophet!] Have no doubt about what they worship. For they worship
what their fathers worshipped before.0 And (yet) We shall grant
them their due portion in full, diminishing of it nothing.
what their fathers worshipped before.0 And (yet) We shall grant
them their due portion in full, diminishing of it nothing.
Verse 110
(11:110) And We certainly gave Moses the Book before, and there arose disagreements
about it (even as there are disagreements now about the Book revealed to you).1
Had it not been for a decree that had already gone forth from your Lord, the
matter would have long been decided between them.2 Indeed they
are in a disquieting doubt about it.
about it (even as there are disagreements now about the Book revealed to you).1
Had it not been for a decree that had already gone forth from your Lord, the
matter would have long been decided between them.2 Indeed they
are in a disquieting doubt about it.
Verse 111
(11:111) Surely your Lord will recompense all to the full for their deeds.
For indeed He is well aware of all what they do.
For indeed He is well aware of all what they do.
Verse 112
(11:112) So remain, (O Muhammad), you and those who have returned with you
(to the fold of faith and obedience from unbelief and rebellion) steadfast (in
adhering to the straight way) as you were commanded. And do not exceed the limits
of (service to Allah). For certainly He is aware of all what you do.
(to the fold of faith and obedience from unbelief and rebellion) steadfast (in
adhering to the straight way) as you were commanded. And do not exceed the limits
of (service to Allah). For certainly He is aware of all what you do.
Verse 113
(11:113) And do not incline towards the wrong-doers lest the Fire might seize
you and you will have none as your protector against Allah; and then you will
not be helped from anywhere.
you and you will have none as your protector against Allah; and then you will
not be helped from anywhere.
Verse 114
(11:114) And establish the Prayer at the two ends of the day and in the first
hours of the night.3 Indeed the good deeds drive away the evil
deeds. This is a Reminder to those who are mindful of Allah.4
hours of the night.3 Indeed the good deeds drive away the evil
deeds. This is a Reminder to those who are mindful of Allah.4
Verse 115
(11:115) And be patient; for indeed Allah never lets the reward of those
who do good go to waste.
who do good go to waste.
Verse 116
(11:116) Why were there not, out of the generations that passed away before
you, righteous men who would forbid others from causing corruption on the earth?
And if such were there, they were only a few whom We had saved from those generations,
or else the wrong-doers kept pursuing the ease and comfort which had been conferred
upon them, thus losing themselves in sinfulness.
you, righteous men who would forbid others from causing corruption on the earth?
And if such were there, they were only a few whom We had saved from those generations,
or else the wrong-doers kept pursuing the ease and comfort which had been conferred
upon them, thus losing themselves in sinfulness.
Verse 117
(11:117) And your Lord is not such as would wrongfully destroy human habitations
while their inhabitants are righteous.5
while their inhabitants are righteous.5
Verse 118
(11:118) Had your Lord so willed, He would surely have made mankind one community.
But as things stand, now they will not cease to differ among themselves and
to follow erroneous ways
But as things stand, now they will not cease to differ among themselves and
to follow erroneous ways
Verse 119
(11:119) except for those on whom your Lord has mercy. And it is for this
(exercise of freedom of choice) that He has created them.6 And
the word of your Lord was fulfilled: 'Indeed I will fill the Hell, with men
and jinn, altogether.'
(exercise of freedom of choice) that He has created them.6 And
the word of your Lord was fulfilled: 'Indeed I will fill the Hell, with men
and jinn, altogether.'
Verse 120
(11:120) (O Muhammad!) We narrate these anecdotes of Messengers to you that
We may strengthen through them your heart. In these anecdotes come to you the
truth, and an exhortation, and a reminder for the believers.
We may strengthen through them your heart. In these anecdotes come to you the
truth, and an exhortation, and a reminder for the believers.
Verse 121
(11:121) As for those who are bent on not believing, tell them: 'Work according
to your way and we are working according to our way.
to your way and we are working according to our way.
Verse 122
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(11:122) And do wait for the end of things; we too are waiting.
Verse 123
(11:123) All that is hidden in the heavens and the earth lies within the
power of Allah. To Him are all matters referred for judgement. So do serve Him,
and place in Him all your trust. Your Lord is not heedless of what you do.7
power of Allah. To Him are all matters referred for judgement. So do serve Him,
and place in Him all your trust. Your Lord is not heedless of what you do.7
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