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(33:1) O Prophet,1 fear Allah and do not obey the unbelievers
and the hypocrites. Verily Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.2
and the hypocrites. Verily Allah is All-Knowing, Most Wise.2
(33:2) Follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Verily Allah
is fully aware of all that you do.3
is fully aware of all that you do.3
(33:3) Put your trust in Allah: Allah is sufficient as Guardian.4
(33:4) Allah has never put two hearts within one person's body;5
nor has He made your wives, whom you compare to your mothers' backs (to divorce
them),6 your true mothers; nor has He made those whom you adopt as
sons your own sons.7 These are only words that you utter with your
mouths. But Allah proclaims the Truth and directs you to the Right Path.
nor has He made your wives, whom you compare to your mothers' backs (to divorce
them),6 your true mothers; nor has He made those whom you adopt as
sons your own sons.7 These are only words that you utter with your
mouths. But Allah proclaims the Truth and directs you to the Right Path.
(33:5) Call your adopted sons after their true fathers; that is more equitable
in the sight of Allah.8 But if you do not know their true fathers,
then regard them as your brethren in faith and as allies.9 You will
not be taken to task for your mistaken utterances, but you will be taken to
task for what you say deliberately.0 Allah is Most Forgiving, Most
Compassionate.1
in the sight of Allah.8 But if you do not know their true fathers,
then regard them as your brethren in faith and as allies.9 You will
not be taken to task for your mistaken utterances, but you will be taken to
task for what you say deliberately.0 Allah is Most Forgiving, Most
Compassionate.1
(33:6) Surely the Prophet has a greater claim over the believers than they
have over each other,2 and his wives are their mothers.3
According to the Book of Allah, blood relatives have greater claim over each
other than the rest of the believers and the Emigrants (in the cause of Allah),
except that you may do some good to your allies (if you so wish).4
This is inscribed in the Book of Allah.
have over each other,2 and his wives are their mothers.3
According to the Book of Allah, blood relatives have greater claim over each
other than the rest of the believers and the Emigrants (in the cause of Allah),
except that you may do some good to your allies (if you so wish).4
This is inscribed in the Book of Allah.
(33:7) And call to mind, (O Prophet), when We took the covenant from all
Prophets; and also from you and Noah and Abraham, Moses, and Jesus the son of
Mary. We took from them a solemn covenant5
Prophets; and also from you and Noah and Abraham, Moses, and Jesus the son of
Mary. We took from them a solemn covenant5
(33:8) so that (their Lord) may question the truthful about their truthfulness.6
As for the unbelievers, He has kept a painful chastisement in store for them.7
As for the unbelievers, He has kept a painful chastisement in store for them.7
(33:9) Believers,8 call to mind Allah's favour to you when enemy
hosts invaded you. Then We sent against them a wind and hosts that you did not
see although9 Allah was observing all that you were then doing.
hosts invaded you. Then We sent against them a wind and hosts that you did not
see although9 Allah was observing all that you were then doing.
(33:10) When they came upon you from above you and from below you,0
when your eyes were stupefied with horror and your hearts leapt to your throats,
and you began to entertain diverse thoughts about Allah.
when your eyes were stupefied with horror and your hearts leapt to your throats,
and you began to entertain diverse thoughts about Allah.
(33:11) The believers were then put to a severe test and were most violently
convulsed.1
convulsed.1
(33:12) And call to mind when the hypocrites and all those with diseased
hearts said: “All that Allah and His Messenger had promised us2
was nothing but deceit.”
hearts said: “All that Allah and His Messenger had promised us2
was nothing but deceit.”
(33:13) And when a section of them said: “(O people of Yathrib), now there
is no place for you to stay, so turn back.”3 (And call to mind)
when a section of them was seeking permission from the Prophet to leave, saying:
“Our houses are exposed (to attack),”4 although they were not exposed
(to attack); 5 they only wished to flee (from the battle-front).
is no place for you to stay, so turn back.”3 (And call to mind)
when a section of them was seeking permission from the Prophet to leave, saying:
“Our houses are exposed (to attack),”4 although they were not exposed
(to attack); 5 they only wished to flee (from the battle-front).
(33:14) If the enemy were to enter the town from various directions, and
they were summoned to act treacherously,6 they would have succumbed
to it and would have shown little reluctance in doing so.
they were summoned to act treacherously,6 they would have succumbed
to it and would have shown little reluctance in doing so.
(33:15) They had earlier covenanted with Allah that they would not turn their
backs in flight. And a covenant made with Allah must needs be answered for.7
backs in flight. And a covenant made with Allah must needs be answered for.7
(33:16) (O Prophet), tell them: “If you run away from death or slaying, this
flight will not avail you. You will have little time after that to enjoy8
(the pleasures of life).”
flight will not avail you. You will have little time after that to enjoy8
(the pleasures of life).”
(33:17) Say (to them): “Who can protect you from Allah if He desires an evil
for you? And who can prevent Him if He desires to show mercy to you?” They shall
find none other than Allah to be their protector or helper.
for you? And who can prevent Him if He desires to show mercy to you?” They shall
find none other than Allah to be their protector or helper.
(33:18) Allah knows well those of you who create obstructions (in war efforts)
and say to their brethren: “Come and join us.”9 They hardly take
any part in battle.
and say to their brethren: “Come and join us.”9 They hardly take
any part in battle.
(33:19) They are utterly niggardly0 (in coming to your aid).
Whenever there is danger, you will see them looking at you, their eyes rolling
as though they were on the verge of fainting at the approach of death. But when
the danger passes away, their greed for wealth prompts them to greet you with
their sharp, scissor-like tongues.1 These are the ones who never
truly believed, and so Allah has caused their deeds to be reduced to naught.2
That is easy enough for Allah.3
Whenever there is danger, you will see them looking at you, their eyes rolling
as though they were on the verge of fainting at the approach of death. But when
the danger passes away, their greed for wealth prompts them to greet you with
their sharp, scissor-like tongues.1 These are the ones who never
truly believed, and so Allah has caused their deeds to be reduced to naught.2
That is easy enough for Allah.3
(33:20) They think that the invading confederates have not yet gone. But
if the confederates were to mount another assault, they would wish to be in
the desert among the bedouins and keep themselves informed about you from there.
But even if they remained in your midst, hardly would they fight.
if the confederates were to mount another assault, they would wish to be in
the desert among the bedouins and keep themselves informed about you from there.
But even if they remained in your midst, hardly would they fight.
(33:21) Surely there was a good example for you in the Messenger of Allah,4
for all those who look forward to Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah
much.5
for all those who look forward to Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah
much.5
(33:22) As for the true believers,6 when they saw the invading
confederates, they cried out: “This is what Allah and His Messenger had promised
us, and what Allah and His Messenger said was absolutely true.”7
This only increased their faith and submission. 8
confederates, they cried out: “This is what Allah and His Messenger had promised
us, and what Allah and His Messenger said was absolutely true.”7
This only increased their faith and submission. 8
(33:23) Among the believers there are those who have remained true to the
covenant they made with Allah. Among those some of them have fulfilled their
vow and others await the appointed time.9 They have not changed
in the least.
covenant they made with Allah. Among those some of them have fulfilled their
vow and others await the appointed time.9 They have not changed
in the least.
(33:24) (All this is) in order that Allah may reward the truthful for their
truthfulness, and either punish the hypocrites or, if He so wills, accept their
repentance. Verily Allah is Most Pardoning, Most Compassionate.
truthfulness, and either punish the hypocrites or, if He so wills, accept their
repentance. Verily Allah is Most Pardoning, Most Compassionate.
(33:25) Allah sent back the unbelievers empty-handed, their hearts seething
with rage. Allah sufficed the believers in their fight. Allah is Most Powerful,
Most Mighty.
with rage. Allah sufficed the believers in their fight. Allah is Most Powerful,
Most Mighty.
(33:26) Allah brought down from their fortresses those People of the Book
who had supported the invading confederates0 and cast such terror
into their hearts that some of them you kill and some of them you take captive.
who had supported the invading confederates0 and cast such terror
into their hearts that some of them you kill and some of them you take captive.
(33:27) Allah made you inherit their land, their dwellings, and their goods,
and a piece of land on which you had not yet trodden. Verily Allah has power
over all things.
and a piece of land on which you had not yet trodden. Verily Allah has power
over all things.
(33:28) O Prophet,1 tell your wives: “If you seek the world and
its embellishments, then come and I will make some provision for you and release
you in an honourable way.
its embellishments, then come and I will make some provision for you and release
you in an honourable way.
(33:29) But if you seek Allah and His Messenger and the Abode of the Hereafter,
then surely Allah has prepared a great reward for those of you who do good.”2
then surely Allah has prepared a great reward for those of you who do good.”2
(33:30) Wives of the Prophet, if any of you commit flagrant indecency, her
chastisement shall be doubled.3 That is easy for Allah.4
chastisement shall be doubled.3 That is easy for Allah.4
(33:31) But whoever of you is obedient to Allah and His Messenger and does
good deeds, Allah will double her reward.5 We have prepared for
her a generous provision.
good deeds, Allah will double her reward.5 We have prepared for
her a generous provision.
(33:32) Wives of the Prophet, you are not like other women.6
If you fear Allah, do not be too complaisant in your speech lest those with
diseased hearts should covet you; but speak in a straight forward manner.7
If you fear Allah, do not be too complaisant in your speech lest those with
diseased hearts should covet you; but speak in a straight forward manner.7
(33:33) And stay in your homes8 and do not go about displaying
your allurements as in the former Time of Ignorance.9 Establish
Prayer, give Zakah, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah only wishes to remove
uncleanness from you, O members of the (Prophet's) household, and to purify
you completely.0
your allurements as in the former Time of Ignorance.9 Establish
Prayer, give Zakah, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah only wishes to remove
uncleanness from you, O members of the (Prophet's) household, and to purify
you completely.0
(33:34) Remember the Signs of Allah and the words of wisdom which are rehearsed
in your homes.1 Verily Allah is All-Subtle,2 All-Aware.
in your homes.1 Verily Allah is All-Subtle,2 All-Aware.
(33:35) Surely3 the men who submit (to Allah) and the women who
submit (to Allah),4 the men who have faith and the women who have
faith,5 the men who are obedient and the women who are obedient,6
the men who are truthful and the women who are truthful;7 the men
who are steadfast and the women who are steadfast,8 the men who
humble themselves (to Allah) and the women who humble themselves (to Allah),9
the men who give alms and the women who give alms,0 the men who
fast and the women who fast,1 the men who guard their chastity and
the women who guard their chastity,2 the men who remember Allah
much and the women who remember Allah much:3 for them has Allah
prepared forgiveness and a mighty reward.4
submit (to Allah),4 the men who have faith and the women who have
faith,5 the men who are obedient and the women who are obedient,6
the men who are truthful and the women who are truthful;7 the men
who are steadfast and the women who are steadfast,8 the men who
humble themselves (to Allah) and the women who humble themselves (to Allah),9
the men who give alms and the women who give alms,0 the men who
fast and the women who fast,1 the men who guard their chastity and
the women who guard their chastity,2 the men who remember Allah
much and the women who remember Allah much:3 for them has Allah
prepared forgiveness and a mighty reward.4
(33:36) It5 does not behove a believer, male or female, that
when Allah and His Messenger have decided an affair they should exercise their
choice. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has strayed to manifest
error.6
when Allah and His Messenger have decided an affair they should exercise their
choice. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has strayed to manifest
error.6
(33:37) (O Prophet),7 call to mind when you said to him8whom
Allah had favoured and you had favoured: “Cleave to your wife and fear Allah,”9
and you concealed within yourself for fear of people what Allah was to reveal,
although Allah has greater right that you fear Him.0 So when Zayd
had accomplished what he would of her,1 We gave her in marriage
to you2 so that there should not be any constraint for the believers
regarding the wives of their adopted sons after they had accomplished whatever
they would of them.3 And Allah's command was bound to be accomplished.
Allah had favoured and you had favoured: “Cleave to your wife and fear Allah,”9
and you concealed within yourself for fear of people what Allah was to reveal,
although Allah has greater right that you fear Him.0 So when Zayd
had accomplished what he would of her,1 We gave her in marriage
to you2 so that there should not be any constraint for the believers
regarding the wives of their adopted sons after they had accomplished whatever
they would of them.3 And Allah's command was bound to be accomplished.
(33:38) There could be no hindrance to the Prophet regarding what Allah ordained
for him.4 Such has been Allah's Way (with the Prophets) who went
before. Allah's command is a decree firmly determined.5
for him.4 Such has been Allah's Way (with the Prophets) who went
before. Allah's command is a decree firmly determined.5
(33:39) (This is Allah's Way) regarding those who deliver the Messages of
Allah and who fear Him, and fear no one else than Allah. Allah is Sufficient
as a Reckoner.6
Allah and who fear Him, and fear no one else than Allah. Allah is Sufficient
as a Reckoner.6
(33:40) Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger
of Allah and the seal of the Prophets. Allah has full knowledge of everything.7
of Allah and the seal of the Prophets. Allah has full knowledge of everything.7
(33:41) Believers, remember Allah much
(33:42) and glorify Him morning and evening.8
(33:43) It is He Who lavishes His blessings on you and His angels invoke
blessings on you that He may lead you out of darkness into light. He is Most
Compassionate to the believers.9
blessings on you that He may lead you out of darkness into light. He is Most
Compassionate to the believers.9
(33:44) On the Day they meet Him they will be greeted with: “Peace.”0
He has prepared for them a generous reward.
He has prepared for them a generous reward.
(33:45) O Prophet,1 We have sent you forth as a witness,2
a bearer of good tidings, and a warner,3
a bearer of good tidings, and a warner,3
(33:46) as one who calls people to Allah by His leave,4 and as
a bright, shining lamp.
a bright, shining lamp.
(33:47) Announce to the believers the good tidings that Allah has kept bounteous
blessings in store for them.
blessings in store for them.
(33:48) Do not yield to the unbelievers and the hypocrites, and disregard
the hurt that comes from them, and put your trust in Allah. Allah suffices as
the Guardian to entrust one's affairs to.
the hurt that comes from them, and put your trust in Allah. Allah suffices as
the Guardian to entrust one's affairs to.
(33:49) Believers, when you marry believing women and then divorce them before
you have touched them,5 you may not require them to observe a waiting
period that you might reckon against them. So make provision for them and release
them in an honourable manner.6
you have touched them,5 you may not require them to observe a waiting
period that you might reckon against them. So make provision for them and release
them in an honourable manner.6
(33:50) O Prophet, We have made lawful for you your wives whose bridal dues
you have paid,7 and the slave-girls you possess from among the prisoners
of war, and the daughters of your paternal uncles and paternal aunts, and the
daughters of your maternal uncles and maternal aunts who have migrated with
you, and a believing woman who gives herself to the Prophet and whom he wants
to take in marriage.8 (O Prophet), this privilege is yours alone
to the exclusion of other believers.9 We know well what restrictions
We have imposed upon them as regards their wives and those whom their right
hands possess, (and have exempted you from those restrictions) that there may
be no constraint upon you.0 Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
you have paid,7 and the slave-girls you possess from among the prisoners
of war, and the daughters of your paternal uncles and paternal aunts, and the
daughters of your maternal uncles and maternal aunts who have migrated with
you, and a believing woman who gives herself to the Prophet and whom he wants
to take in marriage.8 (O Prophet), this privilege is yours alone
to the exclusion of other believers.9 We know well what restrictions
We have imposed upon them as regards their wives and those whom their right
hands possess, (and have exempted you from those restrictions) that there may
be no constraint upon you.0 Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(33:51) Of them you may put off any of them you wish, and you may take any
of them whom you wish, and you may call back any of those whom you had (temporarily)
set aside: there will be no blame on you (on this account). It is likelier that
they will thus be comforted, and will not grieve, and every one of them will
be well-pleased with what you give them.1 Allah knows what is in
your hearts. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Forbearing.2
of them whom you wish, and you may call back any of those whom you had (temporarily)
set aside: there will be no blame on you (on this account). It is likelier that
they will thus be comforted, and will not grieve, and every one of them will
be well-pleased with what you give them.1 Allah knows what is in
your hearts. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Forbearing.2
(33:52) Thereafter women will not be lawful for you, and it will not be lawful
for you to take other wives in place of them, even though their beauty might
please you,3unless they be those whom your right hand owns.4
Allah is watchful over everything.
for you to take other wives in place of them, even though their beauty might
please you,3unless they be those whom your right hand owns.4
Allah is watchful over everything.
(33:53) Believers, enter not the houses of the Prophet without his permission,5nor
wait for a meal to be prepared; instead enter when you are invited to eat,6
and when you have had the meal, disperse. Do not linger in idle talk.7
That is hurtful to the Prophet but he does not express it out of shyness; but
Allah is not ashamed of speaking out the Truth. And if you were to ask the wives
of the Prophet for something, ask from behind a curtain. That is more apt for
the cleanness of your hearts and theirs.8 It is not lawful for you
to cause hurt to Allah's Messenger,9 nor to ever marry his wives
after him.0 Surely that would be an enormous sin in Allah's sight.
wait for a meal to be prepared; instead enter when you are invited to eat,6
and when you have had the meal, disperse. Do not linger in idle talk.7
That is hurtful to the Prophet but he does not express it out of shyness; but
Allah is not ashamed of speaking out the Truth. And if you were to ask the wives
of the Prophet for something, ask from behind a curtain. That is more apt for
the cleanness of your hearts and theirs.8 It is not lawful for you
to cause hurt to Allah's Messenger,9 nor to ever marry his wives
after him.0 Surely that would be an enormous sin in Allah's sight.
(33:54) (It does not matter) whether you disclose something or conceal it,
for Allah certainly knows everything.1
for Allah certainly knows everything.1
(33:55) It will not be blameworthy for the wives of the Prophet if their
fathers, their sons, their brothers, their brothers' sons, their sisters' sons,2
and the women with whom they have social relations,3 and the persons
whom their right hands possess enter their houses.4 (O women),
shun disobeying Allah. Allah is watchful over everything.5
fathers, their sons, their brothers, their brothers' sons, their sisters' sons,2
and the women with whom they have social relations,3 and the persons
whom their right hands possess enter their houses.4 (O women),
shun disobeying Allah. Allah is watchful over everything.5
(33:56) Allah and His angels bless the Prophet.6 Believers,
invoke blessings and peace on him.7
invoke blessings and peace on him.7
(33:57) Verily those who cause annoyance to Allah and His Messenger � Allah
has cursed them in this world and in the Hereafter and has prepared for them
a humiliating chastisement.8
has cursed them in this world and in the Hereafter and has prepared for them
a humiliating chastisement.8
(33:58) Those who cause hurt to believing men and to believing women have
invited upon themselves a calumny9 and a manifest sin.
invited upon themselves a calumny9 and a manifest sin.
(33:59) O Prophet, enjoin your wives and your daughters and the believing
women, to draw a part of their outer coverings around them.0 It
is likelier that they will be recognised and not molested.1 Allah
is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.2
women, to draw a part of their outer coverings around them.0 It
is likelier that they will be recognised and not molested.1 Allah
is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.2
(33:60) If the hypocrites and those in whose hearts there is a sickness,3
and the scandal mongers in Madinah4 do not desist from their vile
acts, We shall urge you to take action against them, and then they will hardly
be able to stay in the city with you.
and the scandal mongers in Madinah4 do not desist from their vile
acts, We shall urge you to take action against them, and then they will hardly
be able to stay in the city with you.
(33:61) They shall be cursed from all around and they shall be ruthlessly
killed wherever they are seized.
killed wherever they are seized.
(33:62) This has been Allah's Way with those who have gone before, and you
shall find no change in Allah's Way.5
shall find no change in Allah's Way.5
(33:63) People ask you concerning the Hour (of Resurrection).6
Say: “Allah alone has knowledge of it. What do you know? Perhaps the Hour is
nigh.”
Say: “Allah alone has knowledge of it. What do you know? Perhaps the Hour is
nigh.”
(33:64) Allah has cursed the unbelievers and has prepared for them a Blazing
Fire;
Fire;
(33:65) therein they shall abide for ever. They shall find none to protect
or help them.
or help them.
(33:66) On that Day when their faces shall be turned around in the Fire,
they will say: “Would that we had obeyed Allah and obeyed the Messenger.”
they will say: “Would that we had obeyed Allah and obeyed the Messenger.”
(33:67) They will say: “Our Lord, we obeyed our chiefs and our great ones,
and they turned us away from the Right Way.
and they turned us away from the Right Way.
(33:68) Our Lord, mete out to them a double chastisement and lay upon them
a mighty curse.”7
a mighty curse.”7
(33:69) Believers,8 do not be like those who distressed Moses
and then Allah declared him quit of the ill they spoke about him; and he had
a high standing with Allah.9
and then Allah declared him quit of the ill they spoke about him; and he had
a high standing with Allah.9
(33:70) Believers, fear Allah and speak the truth:
(33:71) Allah will set your deeds right for you and will forgive you your
sins. Whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has achieved a great triumph.
sins. Whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has achieved a great triumph.
(33:72) We offered the trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains,
but they refused to carry it and were afraid of doing so; but man carried it.
Surely he is wrong-doing, ignorant.0
but they refused to carry it and were afraid of doing so; but man carried it.
Surely he is wrong-doing, ignorant.0
(33:73) (The consequence of man's carrying the trust is) that Allah may chastise
hypocritical men and hypocritical women and accept the repentance of believing
men and believing women. He is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
hypocritical men and hypocritical women and accept the repentance of believing
men and believing women. He is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.