ترجمة معاني سورة النّور
باللغة الإنجليزية من كتاب Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translation
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An-Nur
(24:1) This is a surah which We have revealed, and which We have made obligatory;
We have revealed in it clear instructions1 so that you may take heed.
We have revealed in it clear instructions1 so that you may take heed.
(24:2) Those who fornicate - whether female or male - flog each one of them
with a hundred lashes.2 And let not tenderness for them deter you
from what pertains to Allah's religion, if you do truly believe in Allah and
the Last Day3; and let a party of believers witness their punishment.4
with a hundred lashes.2 And let not tenderness for them deter you
from what pertains to Allah's religion, if you do truly believe in Allah and
the Last Day3; and let a party of believers witness their punishment.4
(24:3) Let the fornicator not marry any except a fornicatress or idolatress
and let the fornicatress not marry any except a fornicator or an idolater. That
is forbidden to the believers.5
and let the fornicatress not marry any except a fornicator or an idolater. That
is forbidden to the believers.5
(24:4) Those who accuse honourable women (of unchastity) but do not produce
four witnesses, flog them with eighty lashes, and do not admit their testimony
ever after. They are indeed transgressors,
four witnesses, flog them with eighty lashes, and do not admit their testimony
ever after. They are indeed transgressors,
(24:5) except those of them that repent thereafter and mend their behaviour.
For surely Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever Compassionate.6
For surely Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever Compassionate.6
(24:6) As for those who accuse their wives (of unchastity), and have no witnesses
except themselves: the testimony of such a one is that he testify, swearing
by Allah four times, that he is truthful (in his accusation),
except themselves: the testimony of such a one is that he testify, swearing
by Allah four times, that he is truthful (in his accusation),
(24:7) and a fifth time, that the curse of Allah be on him if he be lying
(in his accusation).
(in his accusation).
(24:8) And the punishment shall be averted from the woman if she were to
testify, swearing by Allah four times that the man was lying,
testify, swearing by Allah four times that the man was lying,
(24:9) and a fifth time that the wrath of Allah be on her if the man be truthful
(in his accusation).7
(in his accusation).7
(24:10) Were it not for Allah's Bounty and His Mercy unto you and that Allah
is much prone to accept repentance and is Wise, (you would have landed yourselves
into great difficulty on the question of unsubstantiated accusation of your
spouses).
is much prone to accept repentance and is Wise, (you would have landed yourselves
into great difficulty on the question of unsubstantiated accusation of your
spouses).
(24:11) Surely those who invented this calumny8 are a band from
among you.9 Do not deem this incident an evil for you; nay, it is
good for you.0 Every one of them has accumulated sin in proportion
to his share in this guilt;1 and he who has the greater part of
it shall suffer a mighty chastisement.
among you.9 Do not deem this incident an evil for you; nay, it is
good for you.0 Every one of them has accumulated sin in proportion
to his share in this guilt;1 and he who has the greater part of
it shall suffer a mighty chastisement.
(24:12) When you heard of it, why did the believing men and women not think
well of their own folk2 and say: "This is a manifest calumny?"3
well of their own folk2 and say: "This is a manifest calumny?"3
(24:13) Why did they not bring four witnesses in support of their accusation?
Now that they have brought no witnesses, it is indeed they who are liars in
the sight of Allah.4
Now that they have brought no witnesses, it is indeed they who are liars in
the sight of Allah.4
(24:14) Were it not for Allah's Bounty and His Mercy unto you in the world
and in the Hereafter a grievous chastisement would have seized you on account
of what you indulged in.
and in the Hereafter a grievous chastisement would have seized you on account
of what you indulged in.
(24:15) (Just think, how wrong you were) when one tongue received it from
another and you uttered with your mouths something you knew nothing about. You
deemed it to be a trifle while in the sight of Allah it was a serious matter.
another and you uttered with your mouths something you knew nothing about. You
deemed it to be a trifle while in the sight of Allah it was a serious matter.
(24:16) And why, no sooner than you had heard it, did you not say: "It becomes
us not even to utter such a thing? Holy are You (O Allah)! This is a mighty
calumny."
us not even to utter such a thing? Holy are You (O Allah)! This is a mighty
calumny."
(24:17) Allah admonishes you: If you are true believers, never repeat the
like of what you did.
like of what you did.
(24:18) Allah clearly expounds to you His instructions. Allah is All-Knowing,
All-Wise.5
All-Wise.5
(24:19) Verily those who love that indecency should spread among the believers
deserve a painful chastisement in the world and the Hereafter.6
Allah knows, but you do not know.7
deserve a painful chastisement in the world and the Hereafter.6
Allah knows, but you do not know.7
(24:20) Were it not for Allah's Bounty and His Mercy unto you, and that Allah
is Most Forgiving and Wise, (the evil that had been spread among you would have
led to terrible consequences).
is Most Forgiving and Wise, (the evil that had been spread among you would have
led to terrible consequences).
(24:21) Believers! Do not follow in Satan's footsteps. Let him who follows
in Satan's footsteps (remember that) Satan bids people to indecency and evil.
Were it not for Allah's Bounty and His Mercy unto you, not one of you would
have ever attained purity.8 But Allah enables whomsoever He wills
to attain purity. Allah is All- Hearing, All-Knowing.9
in Satan's footsteps (remember that) Satan bids people to indecency and evil.
Were it not for Allah's Bounty and His Mercy unto you, not one of you would
have ever attained purity.8 But Allah enables whomsoever He wills
to attain purity. Allah is All- Hearing, All-Knowing.9
(24:22) Let those among you who are bounteous and resourceful not swear to
withhold giving to the kindred, to the needy, and to those who have forsaken
their homes in the cause of Allah; rather, let them forgive and forbear. Do
you not wish that Allah should forgive you? Allah is Ever Forgiving, Most Merciful.0
withhold giving to the kindred, to the needy, and to those who have forsaken
their homes in the cause of Allah; rather, let them forgive and forbear. Do
you not wish that Allah should forgive you? Allah is Ever Forgiving, Most Merciful.0
(24:23) Those that accuse chaste, unwary, believing women,1 have
been cursed in the world and the Hereafter, and a mighty chastisement awaits
them.
been cursed in the world and the Hereafter, and a mighty chastisement awaits
them.
(24:24) (Let them not be heedless of) the Day when their own tongues, their
hands, and their feet shall all bear witness against them as to what they have
been doing.21a
hands, and their feet shall all bear witness against them as to what they have
been doing.21a
(24:25) On that Day Allah will justly requite them, and they will come to
know that Allah - and He alone - is the Truth, the One Who makes the Truth manifest.
know that Allah - and He alone - is the Truth, the One Who makes the Truth manifest.
(24:26) Corrupt women are for corrupt men, and corrupt men for corrupt women.
Good women are for good men, and good men for good women. They are innocent
of the calumnies people utter.2 There shall be forgiveness for them
and a generous provision.
Good women are for good men, and good men for good women. They are innocent
of the calumnies people utter.2 There shall be forgiveness for them
and a generous provision.
(24:27) Believers!3 Enter not houses other than your own houses
until you have obtained the permission of the inmates4 of those
houses and have greeted them with peace. This is better for you. It is expected
that you will observe this.5
until you have obtained the permission of the inmates4 of those
houses and have greeted them with peace. This is better for you. It is expected
that you will observe this.5
(24:28) Then if you find no one in them, do not enter until you have been
given permission (to enter).6 And if you are told to go back, then
do go back. This is a purer way for you.7 Allah knows all what you
do.
given permission (to enter).6 And if you are told to go back, then
do go back. This is a purer way for you.7 Allah knows all what you
do.
(24:29) However, it is not blameworthy for you if you enter houses that are
uninhabited but wherein there is something of use to you.8 Allah
is well aware of what you disclose and what you conceal.
uninhabited but wherein there is something of use to you.8 Allah
is well aware of what you disclose and what you conceal.
(24:30) (O Prophet), enjoin believing men to cast down their looks9
and guard their private parts.0 That is purer for them. Surely Allah
is well aware of all what they do.
and guard their private parts.0 That is purer for them. Surely Allah
is well aware of all what they do.
(24:31) And enjoin believing women to cast down their looks1
and guard their private2 parts3 and not reveal their
adornment4 except that which is revealed of itself,5
and to draw their veils over their bosoms,6 and not to reveal their
adornment save to their husbands,7 or their fathers, or the fathers
of their husbands,8 or of their own sons, or the sons of their husbands,9
or their brothers,0 or the sons of their brothers,1
or the sons of their sisters,2 or the women with whom they associate,3
or those that are in their bondage,4 or the male attendants in their
service free of sexual interest,5 or boys that are yet unaware of
illicit matters pertaining to women.6 Nor should they stamp their
feet on the ground in such manner that their hidden ornament becomes revealed.7
Believers, turn together, all of you, to Allah in repentance9 that
you may attain true success.8
and guard their private2 parts3 and not reveal their
adornment4 except that which is revealed of itself,5
and to draw their veils over their bosoms,6 and not to reveal their
adornment save to their husbands,7 or their fathers, or the fathers
of their husbands,8 or of their own sons, or the sons of their husbands,9
or their brothers,0 or the sons of their brothers,1
or the sons of their sisters,2 or the women with whom they associate,3
or those that are in their bondage,4 or the male attendants in their
service free of sexual interest,5 or boys that are yet unaware of
illicit matters pertaining to women.6 Nor should they stamp their
feet on the ground in such manner that their hidden ornament becomes revealed.7
Believers, turn together, all of you, to Allah in repentance9 that
you may attain true success.8
(24:32) Marry those of you that are single, (whether men or women),0
and those of your male and female slaves that are righteous.51,2 If they are poor, Allah will enrich them out of His Bounty.3
Allah is Immensely Resourceful, All-Knowing.
and those of your male and female slaves that are righteous.51,2 If they are poor, Allah will enrich them out of His Bounty.3
Allah is Immensely Resourceful, All-Knowing.
(24:33) Let those who cannot afford to marry keep themselves chaste until
Allah enriches them out of His Bounty.4 And write out a deed of
manumission for such of your slaves that desire their freedom5 in
lieu of payment6 - if you see any good in them7 - and
give them out of the wealth that Allah has given you.8 And do not
compel your slave-girls to prostitution for the sake of the benefits of worldly
life the while they desire to remain chaste.9 And if anyone compels
them to prostitution, Allah will be Most Pardoning, Much Merciful (to them)
after their subjection to such compulsion.
Allah enriches them out of His Bounty.4 And write out a deed of
manumission for such of your slaves that desire their freedom5 in
lieu of payment6 - if you see any good in them7 - and
give them out of the wealth that Allah has given you.8 And do not
compel your slave-girls to prostitution for the sake of the benefits of worldly
life the while they desire to remain chaste.9 And if anyone compels
them to prostitution, Allah will be Most Pardoning, Much Merciful (to them)
after their subjection to such compulsion.
(24:34) Verily We have sent down for you revelations which clearly expound
true guidance, and examples of those who passed away before you, and an admonition
for those who fear (Allah).0
true guidance, and examples of those who passed away before you, and an admonition
for those who fear (Allah).0
(24:35) Allah1 is the Light of the heavens and the earth.2
His Light (in the Universe) may be likened to a niche wherein is a lamp, and
the lamp is in the crystal which shines in star-like brilliance. It is lit from
(the oil) of a blessed olive tree3 that is neither eastern nor western.4
Its oil well nigh glows forth (of itself) though no fire touched it: Light upon
Light.5 Allah guides to His Light whom He wills.6 Allah
sets forth parables to make people understand. Allah knows everything.7
His Light (in the Universe) may be likened to a niche wherein is a lamp, and
the lamp is in the crystal which shines in star-like brilliance. It is lit from
(the oil) of a blessed olive tree3 that is neither eastern nor western.4
Its oil well nigh glows forth (of itself) though no fire touched it: Light upon
Light.5 Allah guides to His Light whom He wills.6 Allah
sets forth parables to make people understand. Allah knows everything.7
(24:36) (Those who are directed to this Light are found) in houses which
Allah has allowed to be raised and wherein His name is to be remembered:8
in them people glorify Him in the morning and in the evening,
Allah has allowed to be raised and wherein His name is to be remembered:8
in them people glorify Him in the morning and in the evening,
(24:37) people whom neither commerce nor striving after profit diverts them
from remembering Allah, from establishing Prayer, and from paying Zakah; people
who dread the Day on which all hearts will be overturned and eyes will be petrified;
from remembering Allah, from establishing Prayer, and from paying Zakah; people
who dread the Day on which all hearts will be overturned and eyes will be petrified;
(24:38) (people who do all this so) that Allah may reward them in accordance
with the best that they did; indeed He will bestow upon them more out of His
Bounty, for Allah grants whomsoever He wills beyond all measure.9
with the best that they did; indeed He will bestow upon them more out of His
Bounty, for Allah grants whomsoever He wills beyond all measure.9
(24:39) But for those who deny the Truth,0 their deeds are like
a mirage in the desert, which the thirsty supposes to be water until he comes
to it only to find that it was nothing; he found instead that Allah was with
Him and He paid his account in full. Allah is swift in settling the account.1
a mirage in the desert, which the thirsty supposes to be water until he comes
to it only to find that it was nothing; he found instead that Allah was with
Him and He paid his account in full. Allah is swift in settling the account.1
(24:40) Or its similitude is that of depths of darkness upon an abysmal sea,
covered by a billow, above which is a billow, above which is cloud, creating
darkness piled one upon another; when he puts forth his hand, he would scarcely
see it.2 He to whom Allah assigns no light, he will have no light.3
covered by a billow, above which is a billow, above which is cloud, creating
darkness piled one upon another; when he puts forth his hand, he would scarcely
see it.2 He to whom Allah assigns no light, he will have no light.3
(24:41) Do you not see that all that is in the heavens and the earth, even
the birds that go about spreading their wings in flight, extol His glory? Each
knows the way of its prayer and of its extolling Allah's glory. Allah is well
aware of whatever they do.
the birds that go about spreading their wings in flight, extol His glory? Each
knows the way of its prayer and of its extolling Allah's glory. Allah is well
aware of whatever they do.
(24:42) Allah's is the dominion of the heavens and the earth and to Him are
all destined to return.
all destined to return.
(24:43) Do you not see4 that it is Allah Who gently drives the
clouds, then He joins them together and then turns them into a thick mass and
thereafter you see rain-drops fall down from its midst? And then He sends down
hail from the heaven - thanks to the mountains5 - and causes it
to smite whom He wills and averts it from whom He wills. The flash of His lightning
almost takes away the sight.
clouds, then He joins them together and then turns them into a thick mass and
thereafter you see rain-drops fall down from its midst? And then He sends down
hail from the heaven - thanks to the mountains5 - and causes it
to smite whom He wills and averts it from whom He wills. The flash of His lightning
almost takes away the sight.
(24:44) It is Allah Who alternates the night and the day. Surely there is
a lesson in it for those that have sight.
a lesson in it for those that have sight.
(24:45) Allah has created every animal from water. Of them some move on their
bellies, some move on two legs and some on four. Allah creates whatever He wills.
Surely Allah has power over everything.
bellies, some move on two legs and some on four. Allah creates whatever He wills.
Surely Allah has power over everything.
(24:46) Verily We have sent down revelations that clearly explain the Truth.
Allah guides whomsoever He wills to a Straight Way.
Allah guides whomsoever He wills to a Straight Way.
(24:47) They say: "We believe in Allah and the Messenger, and we obey," but
thereafter a faction of them turns away (from obedience). These indeed are not
believers.6
thereafter a faction of them turns away (from obedience). These indeed are not
believers.6
(24:48) When they are called to Allah and His Messenger that he (that is,
the Messenger) may judge (the disputes) among them,7 a faction of
them turns away.8
the Messenger) may judge (the disputes) among them,7 a faction of
them turns away.8
(24:49) However if the right is on their side they come to him (professing)
their submissiveness.9
their submissiveness.9
(24:50) Do their hearts suffer from the disease (of hypocrisy)? Or have they
fallen prey to doubts? Or do they fear that Allah and His Messenger will wrong
them? Nay, the truth is that they themselves are wrong-doers.0
fallen prey to doubts? Or do they fear that Allah and His Messenger will wrong
them? Nay, the truth is that they themselves are wrong-doers.0
(24:51) When those that believe are called to Allah and His Messenger in
order that he (that is, the Messenger) may judge their disputes among them,
nothing becomes them but to say: "We hear and we obey." Such shall attain true
success.
order that he (that is, the Messenger) may judge their disputes among them,
nothing becomes them but to say: "We hear and we obey." Such shall attain true
success.
(24:52) Those who obey Allah and His Messenger and fear Him and avoid disobeying
Him: such, indeed, shall triumph.
Him: such, indeed, shall triumph.
(24:53) (The hypocrites) solemnly swear by Allah: "If you order us, we shall
surely go forth (and fight in the cause of Allah)." Tell them: "Do not swear.
The state of your obedience is known.1 Allah is well aware of all
that you do."2
surely go forth (and fight in the cause of Allah)." Tell them: "Do not swear.
The state of your obedience is known.1 Allah is well aware of all
that you do."2
(24:54) Say: "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger. But if you turn away, then
(know well) that the Messenger is responsible for what he has been charged with
and you are responsible for what you have been charged with. But if you obey
him, you will be guided to the Right Way. The Messenger has no other responsibility
but to clearly convey (the command)."
(know well) that the Messenger is responsible for what he has been charged with
and you are responsible for what you have been charged with. But if you obey
him, you will be guided to the Right Way. The Messenger has no other responsibility
but to clearly convey (the command)."
(24:55) Allah has promised those of you who believe and do righteous deeds
that He will surely bestow power on them in the land even as He bestowed power
on those that preceded them, and that He will firmly establish their religion
which He has been pleased to choose for them, and He will replace with security
the state of fear that they are in. Let them serve Me and associate none with
Me in My Divinity.3 Whoso thereafter engages in unbelief,4
such indeed are the ungodly.
that He will surely bestow power on them in the land even as He bestowed power
on those that preceded them, and that He will firmly establish their religion
which He has been pleased to choose for them, and He will replace with security
the state of fear that they are in. Let them serve Me and associate none with
Me in My Divinity.3 Whoso thereafter engages in unbelief,4
such indeed are the ungodly.
(24:56) Establish Prayer and pay Zakah and obey the Messenger so that mercy
may be shown to you.
may be shown to you.
(24:57) Do not even imagine that those who disbelieve can render Allah powerless
in the land. Their abode is the Fire; what an evil abode!
in the land. Their abode is the Fire; what an evil abode!
(24:58) Believers!5 At three times let those whom your right
hands possess and those of your children6 who have not yet reached
puberty7 ask leave of you before entering your quarters: before
the Morning Prayer and when you take off your clothes at noon, and after the
Night Prayer. These are the three times of privacy for you.8 If
they come to you at other times then there is no sin for them9 nor
for you, for you have to visit one another frequently.0 Thus does
Allah clearly explain His directives to you. Allah is All- Knowing, All-Wise.
hands possess and those of your children6 who have not yet reached
puberty7 ask leave of you before entering your quarters: before
the Morning Prayer and when you take off your clothes at noon, and after the
Night Prayer. These are the three times of privacy for you.8 If
they come to you at other times then there is no sin for them9 nor
for you, for you have to visit one another frequently.0 Thus does
Allah clearly explain His directives to you. Allah is All- Knowing, All-Wise.
(24:59) And when your children attain puberty1 let them ask leave
to come to you like their elders used to ask leave. Thus does Allah clearly
explain to you His Signs. He is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
to come to you like their elders used to ask leave. Thus does Allah clearly
explain to you His Signs. He is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
(24:60) The women who are past their youth (and can no longer bear children)
and do not look forward to marriage2 will incur no sin if they cast
off their outer garments3 without displaying their adornment.4
But if they remain modest, that is still better for them. Allah is All-Hearing,
All-Knowing.
and do not look forward to marriage2 will incur no sin if they cast
off their outer garments3 without displaying their adornment.4
But if they remain modest, that is still better for them. Allah is All-Hearing,
All-Knowing.
(24:61) There is no blame on the blind nor any blame on the lame nor any
blame on the sick nor on yourselves that you eat in your own houses, or your
fathers' houses, or your mothers' houses, or your brothers' houses, or the houses
of your sisters, or the houses of your fathers' brothers or the houses of your
fathers' sisters, or in the houses of your mothers' brothers, or in the houses
of your mothers' sisters or in the houses whose keys you possess, or the house
of a friend.5 There is no blame if you eat together or separately.6
But when you enter such houses, greet each other with a salutation appointed
by Allah, a salutation that is blessed and good. Thus, does Allah expound His
signs to you in order that you will act with understanding.
blame on the sick nor on yourselves that you eat in your own houses, or your
fathers' houses, or your mothers' houses, or your brothers' houses, or the houses
of your sisters, or the houses of your fathers' brothers or the houses of your
fathers' sisters, or in the houses of your mothers' brothers, or in the houses
of your mothers' sisters or in the houses whose keys you possess, or the house
of a friend.5 There is no blame if you eat together or separately.6
But when you enter such houses, greet each other with a salutation appointed
by Allah, a salutation that is blessed and good. Thus, does Allah expound His
signs to you in order that you will act with understanding.
(24:62) The true believers7 are only those who sincerely believe
in Allah and in His Messenger and who, whenever they are with him on some common
errand,8 they do not go away until they have asked leave of him.
Verily those who ask leave of you, it is they who truly believe in Allah and
His Messenger. So if they ask your leave in connection with some of their affairs,9
give leave to those whom you will,0 and ask Allah for forgiveness
on their behalf.1 Surely Allah is Much Forgiving, Ever Merciful.
in Allah and in His Messenger and who, whenever they are with him on some common
errand,8 they do not go away until they have asked leave of him.
Verily those who ask leave of you, it is they who truly believe in Allah and
His Messenger. So if they ask your leave in connection with some of their affairs,9
give leave to those whom you will,0 and ask Allah for forgiveness
on their behalf.1 Surely Allah is Much Forgiving, Ever Merciful.
(24:63) (Muslims!) Do not make the calling of the Messenger among you as
your calling one another.2 Allah knows well those of you who surreptitiously
steal away, taking shelter behind one another. Let those who go against the
order (of the Messenger) beware lest a trial or severe punishment afflict them.
your calling one another.2 Allah knows well those of you who surreptitiously
steal away, taking shelter behind one another. Let those who go against the
order (of the Messenger) beware lest a trial or severe punishment afflict them.
(24:64) Lo! Whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah.
He is well aware of your ways. And the Day when they will be returned to Him,
He will tell them all what they did. Allah knows everything.
He is well aware of your ways. And the Day when they will be returned to Him,
He will tell them all what they did. Allah knows everything.
