38. Saad سُورَةُ صٓ

Saheeh InternationalSad. By the Qur'an containing reminder

Yusuf AliSad: By the Qur'an, Full of Admonition: (This is the Truth)

Saheeh InternationalBut those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension

Yusuf AliBut the Unbelievers (are steeped) in self-glory and Separatism

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

Yusuf AliHow many generations before them did We destroy? In the end they cried (for mercy)- when there was no longer time for being saved

Saheeh InternationalAnd they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar

Yusuf AliSo they wonder that a Warner has come to them from among themselves! and the Unbelievers say, "This is a sorcerer telling lies

Saheeh InternationalHas he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing

Yusuf AliHas he made the gods (all) into one God? Truly this is a wonderful thing

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

Yusuf AliAnd the leader among them go away (impatiently), (saying), "Walk ye away, and remain constant to your gods! For this is truly a thing designed (against you)

Saheeh InternationalWe have not heard of this in the latest religion. This is not but a fabrication

Yusuf AliWe never heard (the like) of this among the people of these latter days: this is nothing but a made-up tale

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

Yusuf AliWhat! has the Message been sent to him - (Of all persons) among us?"...but they are in doubt concerning My (Own) Message! Nay, they have not yet tasted My Punishment

Saheeh InternationalOr do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower

Yusuf AliOr have they the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord,- the Exalted in Power, the Grantor of Bounties without measure

Saheeh InternationalOr is theirs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend through [any] ways of access

Yusuf AliOr have they the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all between? If so, let them mount up with the ropes and means (to reach that end)

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

Yusuf AliBut there - will be put to flight even a host of confederates

Saheeh InternationalThe people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes

Yusuf AliBefore them (were many who) rejected apostles,- the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh, the Lord of Stakes

Saheeh InternationalAnd [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket. Those are the companies

Yusuf AliAnd Thamud, and the people of Lut, and the Companions of the Wood; - such were the Confederates

Saheeh InternationalEach of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified

Yusuf AliNot one (of them) but rejected the apostles, but My punishment came justly and inevitably (on them)

Saheeh InternationalAnd these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay

Yusuf AliThese (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast, which (when it comes) will brook no delay

Saheeh InternationalAnd they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account

Yusuf AliThey say: "Our Lord! hasten to us our sentence (even) before the Day of Account

Saheeh InternationalBe patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah]

Yusuf AliHave patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to God)

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise

Yusuf AliIt was We that made the hills declare, in unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide and at break of day

Saheeh InternationalAnd the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises]

Yusuf AliAnd the birds gathered (in assemblies): all with him did turn (to God)

Saheeh InternationalAnd We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech

Yusuf AliWe strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and decision

Saheeh InternationalAnd has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber

Yusuf AliHas the Story of the Disputants reached thee? Behold, they climbed over the wall of the private chamber

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

Yusuf AliWhen they entered the presence of David, and he was terrified of them, they said: "Fear not: we are two disputants, one of whom has wronged the other: Decide now between us with truth, and treat us not with injustice, but guide us to the even Path

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

Yusuf AliThis man is my brother: He has nine and ninety ewes, and I have (but) one: Yet he says, 'commit her to my care,' and is (moreover) harsh to me in speech

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

Yusuf Ali(David) said: "He has undoubtedly wronged thee in demanding thy (single) ewe to be added to his (flock of) ewes: truly many are the partners (in business) who wrong each other: Not so do those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and h ow few are they?"...and David gathered that We had tried him: he asked forgiveness of his Lord, fell down, bowing (in prostration), and turned (to God in repentance)

Saheeh InternationalSo We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return

Yusuf AliSo We forgave him this (lapse): he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful place of (Final) Return

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

Yusuf AliO David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth (and justice): Nor follow thou the lusts (of thy heart), for they will mislead thee from the Path of God: for those who wander astray from the Path of G od, is a Penalty Grievous, for that they forget the Day of Account

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

Yusuf AliNot without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)

Saheeh InternationalOr should we treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allah like the wicked

Yusuf AliShall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right

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

Yusuf Ali(Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition

Saheeh InternationalAnd to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah]

Yusuf AliTo David We gave Solomon (for a son),- How excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)

Saheeh International[Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses

Yusuf AliBehold, there were brought before him, at eventide coursers of the highest breeding, and swift of foot

Saheeh InternationalAnd he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]

Yusuf AliAnd he said, "Truly do I love the love of good, with a view to the glory of my Lord,"- until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of night)

Saheeh International[He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking [their] legs and necks

Yusuf AliBring them back to me." then began he to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks

Saheeh InternationalAnd We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned

Yusuf AliAnd We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life); but he did turn (to Us in true devotion)

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

Yusuf AliHe said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure)

Saheeh InternationalSo We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed

Yusuf AliThen We subjected the wind to his power, to flow gently to his order, Whithersoever he willed

Saheeh InternationalAnd [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver

Yusuf AliAs also the evil ones, (including) every kind of builder and diver

Saheeh InternationalAnd others bound together in shackles

Yusuf AliAs also others bound together in fetters

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

Yusuf AliSuch are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) or withhold them, no account will be asked

Saheeh InternationalAnd indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return

Yusuf AliAnd he enjoyed, indeed, a Near Approach to Us, and a beautiful Place of (Final) Return

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

Yusuf AliCommemorate Our Servant Job. Behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering

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

Yusuf Ali(The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) wherein to wash, cool and refreshing, and (water) to drink

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

Yusuf AliAnd We gave him (back) his people, and doubled their number,- as a Grace from Ourselves, and a thing for commemoration, for all who have Understanding

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

Yusuf AliAnd take in thy hand a little grass, and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy. How excellent in Our service! ever did he turn (to Us)

Saheeh InternationalAnd remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision

Yusuf AliAnd commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and Vision

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter]

Yusuf AliVerily We did choose them for a special (purpose)- proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter

Saheeh InternationalAnd indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding

Yusuf AliThey were, in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and the Good

Saheeh InternationalAnd remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul-Kifl, and all are among the outstanding

Yusuf AliAnd commemorate Isma'il, Elisha, and Zul-Kifl: Each of them was of the Company of the Good

Saheeh InternationalThis is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return

Yusuf AliThis is a Message (of admonition): and verily, for the righteous, is a beautiful Place of (Final) Return

Saheeh InternationalGardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them

Yusuf AliGardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them

Saheeh InternationalReclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink

Yusuf AliTherein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in abundance, and (delicious) drink

Saheeh InternationalAnd with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age

Yusuf AliAnd beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age

Saheeh InternationalThis is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account

Yusuf AliSuch is the Promise made, to you for the Day of Account

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion

Yusuf AliTruly such will be Our Bounty (to you); it will never fail

Saheeh InternationalThis [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return

Yusuf AliYea, such! but - for the wrong-doers will be an evil place of (Final) Return

Saheeh InternationalHell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place

Yusuf AliHell!- they will burn therein, - an evil bed (indeed, to lie on)

Saheeh InternationalThis - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence

Yusuf AliYea, such! - then shall they taste it,- a boiling fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold

Saheeh InternationalAnd other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds

Yusuf AliAnd other Penalties of a similar kind, to match them

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

Yusuf AliHere is a troop rushing headlong with you! No welcome for them! truly, they shall burn in the Fire

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

Yusuf Ali(The followers shall cry to the misleaders:) "Nay, ye (too)! No welcome for you! It is ye who have brought this upon us! Now evil is (this) place to stay in

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

Yusuf AliThey will say: "Our Lord! whoever brought this upon us,- Add to him a double Penalty in the Fire

Saheeh InternationalAnd they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst

Yusuf AliAnd they will say: "What has happened to us that we see not men whom we used to number among the bad ones

Saheeh InternationalIs it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them

Yusuf AliDid we treat them (as such) in ridicule, or have (our) eyes failed to perceive them

Saheeh InternationalIndeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire

Yusuf AliTruly that is just and fitting,- the mutual recriminations of the People of the Fire

Saheeh InternationalSay, [O Muhammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allah, the One, the Prevailing

Yusuf AliSay: "Truly am I a Warner: no god is there but the one God, Supreme and Irresistible

Saheeh InternationalLord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver

Yusuf AliThe Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all between,- Exalted in Might, able to enforce His Will, forgiving again and again

Saheeh InternationalSay, "It is great news

Yusuf AliSay: "That is a Message Supreme (above all)

Saheeh InternationalFrom which you turn away

Yusuf AliFrom which ye do turn away

Saheeh InternationalI had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam]

Yusuf AliNo knowledge have I of the Chiefs on high, when they discuss (matters) among themselves

Saheeh InternationalIt has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner

Yusuf AliOnly this has been revealed to me: that I am to give warning plainly and publicly

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

Yusuf AliBehold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man from clay

Saheeh InternationalSo when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration

Yusuf AliWhen I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him

Saheeh InternationalSo the angels prostrated - all of them entirely

Yusuf AliSo the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together

Saheeh InternationalExcept Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers

Yusuf AliNot so Iblis: he was haughty, and became one of those who reject Faith

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

Yusuf Ali(God) said: "O Iblis! What prevents thee from prostrating thyself to one whom I have created with my hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) ones

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

Yusuf Ali(Iblis) said: "I am better than he: thou createdst me from fire, and him thou createdst from clay

Saheeh International[Allah] said, "Then get out of Paradise, for indeed, you are expelled

Yusuf Ali(God) said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art rejected, accursed

Saheeh InternationalAnd indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense

Yusuf AliAnd My curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgment

Saheeh InternationalHe said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected

Yusuf Ali(Iblis) said: "O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are raised

Saheeh International[Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved

Yusuf Ali(God) said: "Respite then is granted thee

Saheeh InternationalUntil the Day of the time well-known

Yusuf AliTill the Day of the Time Appointed

Saheeh International[Iblees] said, "By your might, I will surely mislead them all

Yusuf Ali(Iblis) said: "Then, by Thy power, I will put them all in the wrong

Saheeh InternationalExcept, among them, Your chosen servants

Yusuf AliExcept Thy Servants amongst them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)

Saheeh International[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say

Yusuf Ali(God) said: "Then it is just and fitting- and I say what is just and fitting

Saheeh International[That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together

Yusuf AliThat I will certainly fill Hell with thee and those that follow thee,- every one

Saheeh InternationalSay, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious

Yusuf AliSay: "No reward do I ask of you for this (Qur'an), nor am I a pretender

Saheeh InternationalIt is but a reminder to the worlds

Yusuf AliThis is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds

Saheeh InternationalAnd you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time

Yusuf AliAnd ye shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while