ترجمة معاني سورة القصص
باللغة الإنجليزية من كتاب Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translation
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Al-Qasas
(28:1) Ta'. Sin. Mim
(28:2) These are the verses of the Clear Book.
(28:3) We recount to you with truth some parts of the story of Moses and
Pharaoh1 for the benefit of those who believe.2
Pharaoh1 for the benefit of those who believe.2
(28:4) Indeed Pharaoh transgressed in the land3 and divided its
people into sections.4 One group of them he humiliated, and slew
their sons and spared their daughters.5 Truly he was among the mischief-makers.
people into sections.4 One group of them he humiliated, and slew
their sons and spared their daughters.5 Truly he was among the mischief-makers.
(28:5) We wanted to bestow favour on those who were oppressed in the land.
We wanted to make them leaders and heirs6
We wanted to make them leaders and heirs6
(28:6) and to grant them power in the land,7 and make Pharaoh
and Haman8 and their hosts see what they had feared.
and Haman8 and their hosts see what they had feared.
(28:7) We9 suggested to the mother of Moses: "Suckle your child,
but when you fear for his life cast him into the river and be not fearful nor
grieve, for We shall restore him to you and make him one of the Messengers."0
but when you fear for his life cast him into the river and be not fearful nor
grieve, for We shall restore him to you and make him one of the Messengers."0
(28:8) Then Pharaoh's household picked him up (from the river) that he may
be their adversary and be a cause of sorrow to them.1 Surely Pharaoh
and Haman and their hosts erred (in their scheming).
be their adversary and be a cause of sorrow to them.1 Surely Pharaoh
and Haman and their hosts erred (in their scheming).
(28:9) The wife of Pharaoh said: "Here is a delight of the eye to me and
to you. Do not kill him. Maybe he will prove useful for us, or we may adopt
him as a son."2 They were unaware of the end of it all.
to you. Do not kill him. Maybe he will prove useful for us, or we may adopt
him as a son."2 They were unaware of the end of it all.
(28:10) On the other hand, the heart of Moses' mother was sorely distressed.
Had We not strengthened her heart that she might have full faith (in Our promise),
she would have disclosed the secret.
Had We not strengthened her heart that she might have full faith (in Our promise),
she would have disclosed the secret.
(28:11) She told the sister of Moses: "Follow him." So she kept watch over
him unperceived (by the enemies).3
him unperceived (by the enemies).3
(28:12) And We had already forbidden the breasts of the nurses for the child.4
(So seeing the girl) said: "Shall I direct you to the people of a household
that will rear him with utter sincerity?"5
(So seeing the girl) said: "Shall I direct you to the people of a household
that will rear him with utter sincerity?"5
(28:13) Thus did We restore Moses6 to his mother that her eyes
might be comforted and she might not grieve, and realise that the promise of
Allah was true.7 But most people are unaware of this.
might be comforted and she might not grieve, and realise that the promise of
Allah was true.7 But most people are unaware of this.
(28:14) When Moses reached the age of full youth and grew to maturity,8
We bestowed upon him wisdom and knowledge.9 Thus do We reward those
who do good.
We bestowed upon him wisdom and knowledge.9 Thus do We reward those
who do good.
(28:15) Once he entered the city at a time when its people were heedless,0
and he encountered two men fighting, one of whom belonged to his own people
and the other to his foes. Now the man belonging to Moses' own people cried
out to him for help against the man from the foes, and Moses struck him with
his fist1 and finished him. Moses said: "This is an act of Satan.
Surely he is an enemy who openly misleads."2
and he encountered two men fighting, one of whom belonged to his own people
and the other to his foes. Now the man belonging to Moses' own people cried
out to him for help against the man from the foes, and Moses struck him with
his fist1 and finished him. Moses said: "This is an act of Satan.
Surely he is an enemy who openly misleads."2
(28:16) Then he prayed:3 "My Lord! I have indeed inflicted wrong
on myself, so do forgive me," wherefore Allah forgave him for He is Ever Forgiving,
Most Merciful.4
on myself, so do forgive me," wherefore Allah forgave him for He is Ever Forgiving,
Most Merciful.4
(28:17) Thereupon Moses vowed: "My Lord, because of the favour that You have
done me I shall never support the guilty."6
done me I shall never support the guilty."6
(28:18) The next morning he proceeded to the city in fear and looking around
as one apprehensive of danger when all of a sudden, the man who had sought his
help the day before again called out to him for his help. Moses said to him:
"Clearly, you are a very misguided fellow."7
as one apprehensive of danger when all of a sudden, the man who had sought his
help the day before again called out to him for his help. Moses said to him:
"Clearly, you are a very misguided fellow."7
(28:19) And when Moses decided to lay his violent hands on the man belonging
to the enemy,8 he cried out:9 "Moses, do you intend
to kill me as you killed a person yesterday?" You simply want to live in the
land as a tyrant, and do not wish to set things right."
to the enemy,8 he cried out:9 "Moses, do you intend
to kill me as you killed a person yesterday?" You simply want to live in the
land as a tyrant, and do not wish to set things right."
(28:20) Then a man came running from the farther end of the city0
and said: "O Moses, the nobles are deliberating about you that they may put
you to death. So do be gone. I am one of your well-wishers."
and said: "O Moses, the nobles are deliberating about you that they may put
you to death. So do be gone. I am one of your well-wishers."
(28:21) Soon after hearing this Moses departed in a state of fear, looking
around as one in apprehension and prayed: "My Lord, deliver me from these unjust
people."
around as one in apprehension and prayed: "My Lord, deliver me from these unjust
people."
(28:22) When (after his departure from Egypt) Moses headed towards Midian,1
he said: "I hope my Lord will show me the right Path."2
he said: "I hope my Lord will show me the right Path."2
(28:23) When he arrived at the spring of Midian,3 he found there
a crowd of people watering their flocks, and he found apart from them two women
holding their flocks back. He asked the women: "What is it that troubles you?"
They said: "We cannot water our flocks until the shepherds take their flocks
away, and our father is a very old man."4
a crowd of people watering their flocks, and he found apart from them two women
holding their flocks back. He asked the women: "What is it that troubles you?"
They said: "We cannot water our flocks until the shepherds take their flocks
away, and our father is a very old man."4
(28:24) On hearing this Moses watered their flocks for them, and then returned
in a shaded place and said: "My Lord, I am truly in great need of any good that
You might send down to me."
in a shaded place and said: "My Lord, I am truly in great need of any good that
You might send down to me."
(28:25) Soon thereafter one of the two women came to him, walking bashfully,5
and said: "My father invites you that he may reward you for your having watered
our flocks for us.6" When Moses came to him and narrated to him
the whole of his story, he said: "Have no fear. You are now safe from the iniquitous
people."
and said: "My father invites you that he may reward you for your having watered
our flocks for us.6" When Moses came to him and narrated to him
the whole of his story, he said: "Have no fear. You are now safe from the iniquitous
people."
(28:26) One of the two women said: "Father, employ this man in your service.
The best whom you might employ is he who is strong and trustworthy."7
The best whom you might employ is he who is strong and trustworthy."7
(28:27) Her father said to Moses:8 "I want to marry one of these
two daughters of mine to you if you serve me for eight years. But if you complete
ten years, that will be of your own accord (but not an obligation). I do not
intend to treat you harshly. If Allah wills, you will find me an upright man."
two daughters of mine to you if you serve me for eight years. But if you complete
ten years, that will be of your own accord (but not an obligation). I do not
intend to treat you harshly. If Allah wills, you will find me an upright man."
(28:28) Moses replied: "So that is agreed between me and you. Whichever of
the two terms I fulfil, I trust that I shall not be wronged. Allah is a witness
over the covenant we are committing ourselves to."9
the two terms I fulfil, I trust that I shall not be wronged. Allah is a witness
over the covenant we are committing ourselves to."9
(28:29) When Moses had fulfilled the term0 and was journeying
with his family, he perceived a fire in the direction of the Mount (Sinai).1
He said to his family: "Wait here; I have observed a fire. Maybe I will bring
to you some news or a brand of fire from there that you may warm yourselves."
with his family, he perceived a fire in the direction of the Mount (Sinai).1
He said to his family: "Wait here; I have observed a fire. Maybe I will bring
to you some news or a brand of fire from there that you may warm yourselves."
(28:30) But when he came to the fire, a cry was heard from the right bank3
of the valley, from a tree in the hallowed ground:2 "O Moses, verily
I am Allah, the Lord of all creatures of the Universe."
of the valley, from a tree in the hallowed ground:2 "O Moses, verily
I am Allah, the Lord of all creatures of the Universe."
(28:31) He received the command: "Throw away your rod!" But when he saw the
rod writhing as though it were a serpent, he turned back in retreat, and did
not even look behind. (He was told): "O Moses, go ahead and have no fear. You
are perfectly secure.
rod writhing as though it were a serpent, he turned back in retreat, and did
not even look behind. (He was told): "O Moses, go ahead and have no fear. You
are perfectly secure.
(28:32) Put your hand into your bosom, and it will come out shining without
any blemish;4 and draw your hand close to your body to still your
fear.5 Those are the two clear Signs from your Lord for Pharaoh
and his chiefs, for truly they are a disobedient people."6
any blemish;4 and draw your hand close to your body to still your
fear.5 Those are the two clear Signs from your Lord for Pharaoh
and his chiefs, for truly they are a disobedient people."6
(28:33) Moses said: "My Lord, I have killed one person from among them, and
I fear that they will kill me.7
I fear that they will kill me.7
(28:34) My brother Aaron is more eloquent in speech than I: so send him with
me as a helper to confirm my truthfulness for I fear that they will reject me
as a liar."
me as a helper to confirm my truthfulness for I fear that they will reject me
as a liar."
(28:35) He said: "We will certainly strengthen you through your brother and
will invest both of you with such power that they shall not be able to hurt
you. With the help of Our Signs the two of you and your followers will prevail."8
will invest both of you with such power that they shall not be able to hurt
you. With the help of Our Signs the two of you and your followers will prevail."8
(28:36) But when Moses came to them with Our Clear Signs, they said: "This
is nothing but a magic9 that has been contrived. We never heard
anything like it from our ancestors of yore."0
is nothing but a magic9 that has been contrived. We never heard
anything like it from our ancestors of yore."0
(28:37) Moses replied: "My Lord knows best who comes with guidance from Him,
and also whose end will be the best in the Hereafter. As for the wrongdoers,
they shall not prosper."1
and also whose end will be the best in the Hereafter. As for the wrongdoers,
they shall not prosper."1
(28:38) Pharaoh said: "O nobles, I do not know that you have any god beside
myself.2 Haman, bake bricks out of clay and build a lofty palace
for me so that I may mount up and be able to observe the god of Moses, even
though I believe that Moses is a liar."3
myself.2 Haman, bake bricks out of clay and build a lofty palace
for me so that I may mount up and be able to observe the god of Moses, even
though I believe that Moses is a liar."3
(28:39) And he and his hosts waxed arrogant in the land without any right,4
believing that they will never have to return to Us!5
believing that they will never have to return to Us!5
(28:40) Eventually We seized him and his hosts and We flung them into the
sea.6 So do see the end of the wrong-doers!
sea.6 So do see the end of the wrong-doers!
(28:41) And We made them leaders who invite people to the Fire.7
On the Day of Judgement they shall not find help from any quarter.
On the Day of Judgement they shall not find help from any quarter.
(28:42) We have made a curse to pursue them in this world, and on the Day
of Judgement they shall be among the despised.8
of Judgement they shall be among the despised.8
(28:43) After We had destroyed the earlier generations We bestowed the Book
on Moses - a source of enlightenment for people and a guidance and mercy - that
they may take heed.9
on Moses - a source of enlightenment for people and a guidance and mercy - that
they may take heed.9
(28:44) (O Muhammad), you were then not on the western side0
when We bestowed this commandment (of Law), and you were not among its witnesses.1
when We bestowed this commandment (of Law), and you were not among its witnesses.1
(28:45) Thereafter We raised up many a generation and a long time passed.2
You were then not even present among the people of Midian to rehearse Our verses
to them.3 But it is We Who are sending news about that.
You were then not even present among the people of Midian to rehearse Our verses
to them.3 But it is We Who are sending news about that.
(28:46) Nor were you on the side of the Mount (Sinai) when We called out
to Moses (in the first instance). But it is out of Mercy from your Lord (that
you are being informed of all this)4 so that you may warn a people
to whom no warner came before you.5 Maybe they will take heed.
to Moses (in the first instance). But it is out of Mercy from your Lord (that
you are being informed of all this)4 so that you may warn a people
to whom no warner came before you.5 Maybe they will take heed.
(28:47) (We did so) lest a calamity might seize them because of the misdeeds
they committed whereafter they would say: "Our Lord, why did you not send a
Messenger to us that we follow Your revelation and become among those who believe?"6
they committed whereafter they would say: "Our Lord, why did you not send a
Messenger to us that we follow Your revelation and become among those who believe?"6
(28:48) But when the Truth reached them from Us, they said: "Why was he not
given that which was given to Moses?"7 But did they not reject before
what had been given to Moses?8 They said: "Both are magic,9
each supporting the other!" And they said: "We deny each of these."
given that which was given to Moses?"7 But did they not reject before
what had been given to Moses?8 They said: "Both are magic,9
each supporting the other!" And they said: "We deny each of these."
(28:49) Tell them, (O Prophet): "Then do bring a Book from Allah which is
a better guide than either of them, and I will follow it!0 Do so
if you are truthful!"
a better guide than either of them, and I will follow it!0 Do so
if you are truthful!"
(28:50) But if they do not hearken to this, know well that they only follow
their lusts and who is in greater error than he who follows his lusts without
any guidance from Allah? Allah does not guide those given to wrong-doing.
their lusts and who is in greater error than he who follows his lusts without
any guidance from Allah? Allah does not guide those given to wrong-doing.
(28:51) We have constantly conveyed them the word (of admonition) that they
may take heed.1
may take heed.1
(28:52) Those on whom We bestowed the Book before do believe in this (to
wit, the Qur'an).2
wit, the Qur'an).2
(28:53) When it is recited to them they say: "We believe in it for it is
the Truth from our Lord. Indeed we were already Muslims."3
the Truth from our Lord. Indeed we were already Muslims."3
(28:54) These will be granted their reward twice4 over because
they remained steadfast;5 they repel evil with good,6
and spend (in alms) out of the sustenance We provided them,7
they remained steadfast;5 they repel evil with good,6
and spend (in alms) out of the sustenance We provided them,7
(28:55) and when they hear any vain talk,8 they turn away from
it, saying: "We have our deeds and you have your deeds. Peace be to you. We
do not desire to act like the ignorant."
it, saying: "We have our deeds and you have your deeds. Peace be to you. We
do not desire to act like the ignorant."
(28:56) (O Prophet), you cannot grant guidance to whom you please. It is
Allah Who guides those whom He will.9 He knows best who are amenable
to guidance.
Allah Who guides those whom He will.9 He knows best who are amenable
to guidance.
(28:57) They say: "If we were to follow this guidance with you, we should
be snatched away from our land."0 Have We not established for them
a secure sanctuary to which fruits of all kinds are brought as a provision from
Us? But most of them do not know.1
be snatched away from our land."0 Have We not established for them
a secure sanctuary to which fruits of all kinds are brought as a provision from
Us? But most of them do not know.1
(28:58) And how many a town did We destroy whose inhabitants exulted on account
of their affluence. These are their dwellings in which very few dwelt after
them. Eventually it is We Who inherited them.2
of their affluence. These are their dwellings in which very few dwelt after
them. Eventually it is We Who inherited them.2
(28:59) Your Lord would not destroy a town until He had sent to its centre
a Messenger who would recite to them Our verses. Nor would We destroy any town
unless its inhabitants were iniquitous.3
a Messenger who would recite to them Our verses. Nor would We destroy any town
unless its inhabitants were iniquitous.3
(28:60) Whatever you have been given is a provision for the life of this
world and its glitter. But that which is with Allah is better and more enduring.
Do you not use your intellect?
world and its glitter. But that which is with Allah is better and more enduring.
Do you not use your intellect?
(28:61) Now, he to whom We have promised a good which he is going to obtain
� can he be like him whom We have given the good things of this life, but who
will be brought up for punishment4 on the Day of Judgement?
� can he be like him whom We have given the good things of this life, but who
will be brought up for punishment4 on the Day of Judgement?
(28:62) (Let them not forget) that the Day when Allah will call unto them,
and say: "Where are those whom you imagined to be My associates?"5
and say: "Where are those whom you imagined to be My associates?"5
(28:63) Those against whom the Word will be realised6 will say:
"Our Lord, these are the ones whom we led astray just as we ourselves strayed.
We absolve ourselves before You of all blame.7 It was not us that
they worshipped."8
"Our Lord, these are the ones whom we led astray just as we ourselves strayed.
We absolve ourselves before You of all blame.7 It was not us that
they worshipped."8
(28:64) They will then be told: "Call upon those for help whom you declared
to be Our associates."9 They will then call upon them but they will
not answer them. They will have observed the chastisement in front of them.
Would that they were guided!
to be Our associates."9 They will then call upon them but they will
not answer them. They will have observed the chastisement in front of them.
Would that they were guided!
(28:65) (Let them not disregard) that the Day when Allah will call out to
them saying: "What was the answer you gave to the Messengers?"
them saying: "What was the answer you gave to the Messengers?"
(28:66) Then they will not be able to think of any reply, nor will they be
able to ask one another.
able to ask one another.
(28:67) But those who repented and believed and acted righteously, they will
perhaps be among those who will prosper there.
perhaps be among those who will prosper there.
(28:68) Your Lord creates what He will and chooses (for His tasks) whomsoever
He will. It is not for them to make the choice.0 Glory be to Allah.
He is exalted far above their associating others in His Divinity.
He will. It is not for them to make the choice.0 Glory be to Allah.
He is exalted far above their associating others in His Divinity.
(28:69) Your Lord knows all that their hearts conceal and all that they reveal.1
(28:70) He is Allah; there is no god but He. His is the praise in this world
and in the Hereafter. His is the command and to Him will all of you be returned.
and in the Hereafter. His is the command and to Him will all of you be returned.
(28:71) (O Prophet), tell them: "Did you consider: if Allah were to make
the night perpetual over you till the Day of Judgement, is there a god other
than Allah who can bring forth light for you? Do you not hear?"
the night perpetual over you till the Day of Judgement, is there a god other
than Allah who can bring forth light for you? Do you not hear?"
(28:72) Say: "Did you consider: if Allah were to make the day become perpetual
over you till the Day of Judgement, is there a god other than Allah who can
bring in night for you that you may repose in it? Will you not see?"
over you till the Day of Judgement, is there a god other than Allah who can
bring in night for you that you may repose in it? Will you not see?"
(28:73) It is out of His Mercy that He has made for you night and day that
you may repose (during the night) and seek His Bounty (during the day) that
you might be grateful.
you may repose (during the night) and seek His Bounty (during the day) that
you might be grateful.
(28:74) (Let them bear in mind) that on that Day when He will call out to
them saying: "Where are My associates, those whom you imagined to be so?"
them saying: "Where are My associates, those whom you imagined to be so?"
(28:75) And from each people We shall draw a witness,2 and shall
say to them: "Do produce your evidence now."3 Then they shall know
that the Truth is with Allah alone, and the lies which they had invented will
forsake them.
say to them: "Do produce your evidence now."3 Then they shall know
that the Truth is with Allah alone, and the lies which they had invented will
forsake them.
(28:76) To be sure,4 Qarun (Korah) was one of Moses' people;
then he transgressed against them.5 We had bestowed on him such
treasure that their very keys would have been raised with difficulty by a whole
group of strong people.6 Once when his people said to him: "Do not
exult, for Allah does not love those who exult (in their riches).
then he transgressed against them.5 We had bestowed on him such
treasure that their very keys would have been raised with difficulty by a whole
group of strong people.6 Once when his people said to him: "Do not
exult, for Allah does not love those who exult (in their riches).
(28:77) Seek by means of the wealth that Allah has granted you the Abode
of the Hereafter, but forget not your share in this world and do good as Allah
has been good to you and do not strive to create mischief in the land, for Allah
loves not those who create mischief."
of the Hereafter, but forget not your share in this world and do good as Allah
has been good to you and do not strive to create mischief in the land, for Allah
loves not those who create mischief."
(28:78) He replied: "All this has been given to me on account of a certain
knowledge that I have."7 Did he not know that Allah had destroyed
before him those who were stronger in might8 than he and were more
numerous in multitude? The wicked are not asked about their acts of sin.9
knowledge that I have."7 Did he not know that Allah had destroyed
before him those who were stronger in might8 than he and were more
numerous in multitude? The wicked are not asked about their acts of sin.9
(28:79) Once Korah went forth among his people in full glitter. Those seeking
the life of this world said: "Would that we had the like of what Korah has!
He truly has a great fortune."
the life of this world said: "Would that we had the like of what Korah has!
He truly has a great fortune."
(28:80) But those endowed with true knowledge said: "Woe to you. The reward
of Allah is best for those who believe and act righteously. But none except
those who are patient shall attain to this."0
of Allah is best for those who believe and act righteously. But none except
those who are patient shall attain to this."0
(28:81) At last We caused the earth to swallow him and his house. Thereafter
there was no group of people that could come to his aid against Allah; nor was
he able to come to his own aid.
there was no group of people that could come to his aid against Allah; nor was
he able to come to his own aid.
(28:82) And those who had envied his position the day before began to say
on the morrow: "Alas, we had forgotten that it is Allah Who increases the provision
of those of His servants whom He will and grants in sparing measure to those
whom He will.1 But for Allah's favour upon us, He could have made
us to be swallowed too. Alas, we had forgotten that the unbelievers do not prosper."2
on the morrow: "Alas, we had forgotten that it is Allah Who increases the provision
of those of His servants whom He will and grants in sparing measure to those
whom He will.1 But for Allah's favour upon us, He could have made
us to be swallowed too. Alas, we had forgotten that the unbelievers do not prosper."2
(28:83) As for the Abode of the Hereafter,3 We shall assign
it exclusively for those who do not seek glory on earth4 nor want
to cause mischief.5 The God-fearing shall have the best end.6
it exclusively for those who do not seek glory on earth4 nor want
to cause mischief.5 The God-fearing shall have the best end.6
(28:84) He who shall bring a good deed shall be rewarded with what is better.
But those who bring evil deeds shall not be requited more than their deeds.
But those who bring evil deeds shall not be requited more than their deeds.
(28:85) (O Prophet), surely He Who has ordained the Qur'an on you7
will bring you to the best end.8 Say to them: "My Lord knows best
who has brought true guidance and who is in clear error."
will bring you to the best end.8 Say to them: "My Lord knows best
who has brought true guidance and who is in clear error."
(28:86) (O Prophet), you never looked forward for the Book to be revealed
to you. It is out of sheer Mercy of your Lord that it was (revealed to you).9
So do not lend any support to the unbelievers.0
to you. It is out of sheer Mercy of your Lord that it was (revealed to you).9
So do not lend any support to the unbelievers.0
(28:87) And let it never happen that the unbelievers might turn you away1
from the revelations of Allah after they have been revealed to you. Call people
to your Lord and never become one of the unbelievers,
from the revelations of Allah after they have been revealed to you. Call people
to your Lord and never become one of the unbelievers,
(28:88) and do not invoke any god beside Allah. There is no god but He. All
will perish but He. To Him belongs the command.2 And to Him shall
all of you return.
will perish but He. To Him belongs the command.2 And to Him shall
all of you return.
