16. Sūrat An-Nahl · The Bee

The command of Allah is at hand, so do not hasten it. Glorified and Exalted is He above what they associate ˹with Him in worship˺!

The commandment of Allah will come to pass, so seek not ye to hasten it. Glorified and Exalted be He above all that they associate (with Him).

GOD'S JUDGMENT is [bound to] come: do not, therefore, call for its speedy advent! Limitless is He in His glory and sublimely exalted above anything to which men may ascribe a share in His divinity!

Now comes the Command of Allah, therefore, ask not to hasten it. Holy is He and is exalted above all the associates

The promise of Allah has drawn (near), so do not hasten in seeking it. Holy is He and Exalted far above those objects, which the disbelievers set up as (His) peers

He sends down the angels with revelation by His command to whoever He wills of His servants, ˹stating:˺ “Warn ˹humanity˺ that there is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Me, so be mindful of Me ˹alone˺.”

He sendeth down the angels with the Spirit of His command unto whom He will of His bondmen, (saying): Warn mankind that there is no Allah save Me, so keep your duty unto Me.

He causes the angels to descend with this divine inspiration, [bestowed] at His behest upon whomever He wills of His servants: "Warn [all human beings] that there is no deity save Me: be, therefore, conscious of Me!"

He sends down the angels with the spirit of faith that is the revelation on whomsoever of His bondmen He pleases. 'Warn that none to be worshipped save Me. then fear Me

He alone sends down the angels by His command with Revelation (which is the spirit of all the teachings of Din [Religion]) to those of His servants He likes: ‘Warn (the people) that there is no God except Me, so fear Me against all evils.

He created the heavens and the earth for a purpose. Exalted is He above what they associate with Him ˹in worship˺!

He hath created the heavens and the earth with truth. High be He Exalted above all that they associate (with Him).

He has created the heavens and the earth in accordance with [an inner] truth; sublimely exalted is He above anything to which men may ascribe a share in His divinity!

He created the heavens and earth rightly. He is far high above from their associates.

He alone has created the heavens and the earth with a decreed celestial order. He is Exalted far above those objects which the disbelievers set up as (His) peers

He created humans from a sperm-drop, then—behold!—they openly challenge ˹Him˺.

He hath created man from a drop of fluid, yet behold! he is an open opponent.

He creates man out of a [mere] drop of sperm: and lo! this same being shows himself endowed with the power to think and to argue!

He created man from a purified drop; therefore, he is an open disputer.

He alone has created man from a drop of vital fluid, yet he has become openly contentious (instead of becoming totally submissive to Allah)

And He created the cattle for you as a source of warmth, food, and ˹many other˺ benefits.

And the cattle hath He created, whence ye have warm clothing and uses, and whereof ye eat;

And He creates cattle: you derive warmth from them, and [various other] uses; and from them you obtain food;

And created cattle, In them, there is warm costume and there are profits, and of them, you eat.

And He alone has created for you the cattle. They are for you a source of warm clothing and (other) benefits. And you (also) eat some of them

They are also pleasing to you when you bring them home and when you take them out to graze.

And wherein is beauty for you, when ye bring them home, and when ye take them out to pasture.

and you find beauty in them when you drive them home in the evenings and when you take them out to pasture in the mornings.

And there is beauty in them for you, when you bring them back in the evening and when you leave them for grazing.

And there is beauty in them (and also a joy—an aesthetic pleasure) for you when you drive (them back) in the evening from pasture, and when you drive (them) out in the morning (to graze)

And they carry your loads to ˹distant˺ lands which you could not otherwise reach without great hardship. Surely your Lord is Ever Gracious, Most Merciful.

And they bear your loads for you unto a land ye could not reach save with great trouble to yourselves. Lo! your Lord is Full of Pity, Merciful.

And they carry your loads to [many] a place which [otherwise] you would be unable to reach without great hardship to yourselves. Verily, your Sustainer is most compassionate, a dispenser of grace!

And they carry your loads to a city, which you could not reach but being heavily tired. No doubt, your Lord is most Kind, Merciful.

And these (animals also) carry your loads to those distant cities (and remote areas) where you cannot reach (otherwise) without toiling hard. Surely, your Lord is Most Clement, Ever-Merciful

˹He also created˺ horses, mules, and donkeys for your transportation and adornment. And He creates what you do not know.

And horses and mules and asses (hath He created) that ye may ride them, and for ornament. And He createth that which ye know not.

And (it is He who creates] horses and mules and asses for you to ride, as well as for [their] beauty: and He will yet create things of which [today] you have no knowledge.

And horses and mules and asses that you may ride upon them and for adornment And He will create what you know not.

And (He is the One Who has created) horses, mules and donkeys so that you may ride them, and that they may serve as means of adornment (for you) as well, and He will (further) create (such ornamented means of conveyance) that you do not know (today)

It is upon Allah ˹alone˺ to ˹clearly˺ show the Straight Way. Other ways are deviant. Had He willed, He would have easily guided all of you.

And Allah's is the direction of the way, and some (roads) go not straight. And had He willed He would have led you all aright.

And [because He is your Creator,] it rests with God alone to show you the right path: yet there is [many a one] who swerves from it. However, had He so willed, He would have guided you all aright.

And the middle path is rightly upto Allah and some path is crooked. And had He willed, He would have guided you all together.

And the middle course reaches (the door of) Allah, and many crooked side tracks also (branch off) from it. And had He so willed, He would have guided all of you

He is the One Who sends down rain from the sky, from which you drink and by which plants grow for your cattle to graze.

He it is Who sendeth down water from the sky, whence ye have drink, and whence are trees on which ye send your beasts to pasture.

It is He who sends down water from the skies; you drink thereof, and thereof [drink] the plants upon which you pasture your beasts;

It is He Who sent down water from the heaven, there is drink therefrom for you, and from which are trees by which you pastures.

He is the One Who has sent down for you water from the sky. (Some) of it is to drink and (some) of it is for plantation. (You grow with it plants, vegetation and pastures) wherein you take (your cattle) to graze

With it He produces for you ˹various˺ crops, olives, palm trees, grapevines, and every type of fruit. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.

Therewith He causeth crops to grow for you, and the olive and the date-palm and grapes and all kinds of fruit. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect.

[and] by virtue thereof He causes crops to grow for you, and olive trees, and date palms, and grapes, and all [other] kinds of fruit: in this, behold, there is a message indeed for people who think!

With this water, He causes to grow for you crops and olives and dates and grapes and fruits of every kind. No doubt. In it, there is sign for a people who ponder.

With the same water, He grows for you crops and olives and date-palms and grapes and all kinds of fruit. Indeed, there are signs in it for those who reflect and meditate

And He has subjected for your benefit the day and the night, the sun and the moon. And the stars have been subjected by His command. Surely in this are signs for those who understand.

And He hath constrained the night and the day and the sun and the moon to be of service unto you, and the stars are made subservient by His command. Lo! herein indeed are portents for people who have sense.

And He has made the night and the day and the sun and the moon subservient [to His laws, so that they be of use] to you; and all the stars are subservient to His command: in this, behold, there are messages indeed for people who use their reason!

And He has made subservient for you. The night and the day and the sun and the moon. And the stars are subservient by His Command. No doubt. In it, there are signs for the wise people.

And He (is the One Who) has subjected to your service the night and the day and the sun and the moon, and all the stars have also been made subservient to (the system according to) His strategy. Surely, there are signs in it for those who possess reason

And ˹He subjected˺ for you whatever He has created on earth of varying colours. Surely in this is a sign for those who are mindful.

And whatsoever He hath created for you in the earth of divers hues, lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who take heed.

And all the [beauty of] many hues-which He has created for you on earth: in this, behold, there is a message for people who (are willing to] take it to heart!

And that which He has created for you of various kinds in the land. No doubt. In it, there is sign for a people who remember.

And (of the animal world, vegetable world and minerals,) whatever He has created for you in the earth which have separate colours (genders, species, classes, characteristics and benefits, etc. —all have been subdued to your service). Verily, there is a sign in it for those who take advice

And He is the One Who has subjected the sea, so from it you may eat tender seafood and extract ornaments to wear. And you see the ships ploughing their way through it, so you may seek His bounty and give thanks ˹to Him˺.

And He it is Who hath constrained the sea to be of service that ye eat fresh meat from thence, and bring forth from thence ornaments which ye wear. And thou seest the ships ploughing it that ye (mankind) may seek of His bounty and that haply ye may give thanks.

And He it is who has made the sea subservient [to His laws], so that you might eat fresh meat from it, and take from it gems which you may wear. And on that [very sea] one sees ships ploughing through the waves, so that you might [be able to] go forth in quest of some of His bounty, and thus have cause to be grateful [to Him].

And it is He Who has made the sea subservient for you. That you eat fresh flesh from it and bring forth from it ornaments which you wear. And you see boats cleaving through it. And that you seek of His bounty and that haply you may be grateful to Him.

And He is the One Who has subjected the sea (rivers and oceans) as well (in addition to air and land) so that you may eat fresh (and favourite) seafood from there and may take out from them gems (etc.) that you wear as ornaments. And, (O man,) you see the vessels (and ships) that pierce through the water (of the rivers and oceans). And (all this has been managed) so that you may look for His bounty (i.e., sustenance, far and wide) and also that you may become thankful

He has placed into the earth firm mountains, so it does not shake with you, as well as rivers, and pathways so you may find your way.

And He hath cast into the earth firm hills that it quake not with you, and streams and roads that ye may find a way.

And he has placed firm mountains on earth, lest it sway with you, and rivers and paths, so that you might find your way,

And He has set up anchors in the earth. Lest it may shake with you and rivers and roads that, you may get direction.

And He is the One Who has created firm mountains in the earth (by allying various elements) lest it tremor whilst carrying you (revolving in its orbit), and rivers and (also natural) routes so that you may find way (to reach the destinations)

Also by landmarks and stars do people find their way.

And landmarks (too), and by the star they find a way.

as well as [various other] means of orientation: for [it is] by the stars that men find their way.

And way marks. And by the stars, they find the way.

And set up landmarks (to navigate during the day). And (at night as well) people find (their) way by means of the stars

Can the One Who creates be equal to those who do not? Will you not then be mindful?

Is He then Who createth as him who createth not? Will ye not then remember?

IS, THEN, HE who creates comparable to any [being] that cannot create? Will you not, then, bethink yourselves?

Will then He who creates become like him who creates not? Do you not then accept admonition?

Can the Creator, Who creates (all that), be like the one who cannot create (anything)? Do you not then accept advice

If you tried to count Allah’s blessings, you would never be able to number them. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

And if ye would count the favour of Allah ye cannot reckon it. Lo! Allah is indeed Forgiving, Merciful.

For, should you try to count God's blessings, you could never compute them! Behold, God is indeed much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace;

And if you count the favours of Allah, you would not be able to number them, No doubt. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

And if you want to count the favours of Allah, you will not be able to number them all. Surely, Allah is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful

And Allah knows what you conceal and what you reveal.

And Allah knoweth that which ye keep hidden and that which ye proclaim.

and God knows all that you keep secret as well as all that you bring into the open.

And Allah knows that what you conceal and what you reveal.

And Allah knows what you hide and what you show

But those ˹idols˺ they invoke besides Allah cannot create anything—they themselves are created.

Those unto whom they cry beside Allah created naught, but are themselves created.

Now those beings that some people invoke beside God cannot create anything, since they themselves are but created:

And those whom they worship besides Allah create nothing but they are themselves created.

And the (idols) whom these (polytheists) worship besides Allah cannot create anything; they have rather been created themselves

They are dead, not alive—not even knowing when their followers will be resurrected.

(They are) dead, not living. And they know not when they will be raised.

they are dead, not living, and they do not [even] know when they will be raised from the dead!

They are dead. Not alive. And they do not know nor when the people will be raised.

(They) are non-living, inanimate objects which do not (even) sense when the people will be raised up

Your God is ˹only˺ One God. As for those who do not believe in the Hereafter, their hearts are in denial, and they are too proud.

Your Allah is One Allah. But as for those who believe not in the Hereafter their hearts refuse to know, for they are proud.

Your God is the One God: but because of their false pride, the hearts of those who do not believe in the life to come refuse to admit this [truth].

Your God is one God then those who believe not in hereafter, their hearts deny, and they are proud.

Your God is One God. So those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deniers at heart and are beliers and arrogant

Without a doubt, Allah knows what they conceal and what they reveal. He certainly does not like those who are too proud.

Assuredly Allah knoweth that which they keep hidden and that which they proclaim. Lo! He loveth not the proud.

Truly, God knows all that they keep secret as well as all that they bring into the open -[and,] behold, He does not love those who are given to arrogance,

In fact, Allah knows what they hide and what they declare. Undoubtedly, He likes not the proud ones.

This is true and established that Allah knows all that they hide and all that they show. Surely, He does not like the defiers and arrogant

And when it is said to them, “What has your Lord revealed?” They say, “Ancient fables!”

And when it is said unto them: What hath your Lord revealed? they say: (Mere) fables of the men of old,

and [who], whenever they are asked, "What is it that your Sustainer has bestowed from on high?"-are wont to answer, "Fables of ancient times!"

And when it is said to them What has your Lord sent down' they say 'Tales of the ancients.'

And when they are asked: ‘What has your Lord sent down?’ they retort: ‘False fables of the people gone by (have been sent down).

Let them bear their burdens in full on the Day of Judgment as well as some of the burdens of those they mislead without knowledge. Evil indeed is what they will bear!

That they may bear their burdens undiminished on the Day of Resurrection, with somewhat of the burdens of those whom they mislead without knowledge. Ah! evil is that which they bear!

Hence, on Resurrection Day they shall bear the full weight of their own burdens, as well as some of the burdens of those ignorant ones whom they have led astray: oh, how evil the load with which they shall be burdened!

That they may bear their loads in full on the Day of Judgment and also some loads of those whom they misled by their ignorance. Hear! What an evil load they bear.

(They are making all these utterances) so that they may carry a full load (of their evildoings) on the Day of Resurrection, and also (carry) some of the load of those that they are misguiding due to (their) ignorance. Beware! It is an extremely evil load which they are carrying

Indeed, those before them had plotted, but Allah struck at the ˹very˺ foundation of their structure, so the roof collapsed on top of them, and the torment came upon them from where they did not expect.

Those before them plotted, so Allah struck at the foundations of their building, and then the roof fell down upon them from above them, and the doom came on them whence they knew not;

Those who lived before them did, too, devise many a blasphemy -whereupon God visited with destruction all that they had ever built, [striking] at its very foundations, so that the roof fell in upon them from above and suffering befell them without their having perceived whence it came.

No doubt, those before them had plotted against them, and then Allah brought down their structure from the foundation. Then the roof fell down on them from above. And the torment came to them whence they were not aware.

No doubt, those who lived before them (also) devised plots, but Allah knocked down the edifice (of their deceptive plots) from its foundations, and the roof caved in upon them, and the torment came at them from whence they least expected

Then on the Day of Judgment He will humiliate them and say, “Where are My ˹so-called˺ associate-gods for whose sake you used to oppose ˹the believers˺?” Those gifted with knowledge will say, “Surely disgrace and misery today are upon the disbelievers.”

Then on the Day of Resurrection He will disgrace them and will say: Where are My partners, for whose sake ye opposed (My guidance)? Those who have been given knowledge will say: Disgrace this day and evil are upon the disbelievers,

And then, on Resurrection Day, He will cover them [all] with ignominy, and will say: "Where, now, are those beings to whom you ascribed a share in My divinity, [and] for whose sake you cut yourselves off [from My guidance]?" [Whereupon] those who [in their lifetime] were endowed with knowledge will say: "Verily, ignominy and misery [have fallen] this day upon those who have been denying the truth-

Then on the Day of Judgment He will disgrace them and will say 'where are those my associates, regarding whom you used to dispute.' The men of knowledge will say 'today all disgrace and vice are upon the infidels.'

Then He will humiliate them on the Day of Resurrection and say: ‘Where are those that you set up as peers to Me, and in whose favour you disputed (with the believers)?’ Those endowed with knowledge will say: ‘Today (all types of) humiliation and destruction will surely befall the disbelievers

Those whose souls the angels seize while they wrong themselves will then offer ˹full˺ submission ˹and say falsely,˺ “We did not do any evil.” ˹The angels will say,˺ “No! Surely Allah fully knows what you used to do.

Whom the angels cause to die while they are wronging themselves. Then will they make full submission (saying): We used not to do any wrong. Nay! Surely Allah is Knower of what ye used to do.

those whom the angels have gathered in death while they were still sinning against themselves!" Then will they [who are thus arraigned] proffer their submission, [saying:] "We did not [mean to] do any evil! [But they will be answered:] "Yea, verily, God has full knowledge of all that you were doing!

Those lives are taken out by the angels while they were wronging themselves. Now they will offer submission that we were not doing any evil. Yes why not. Beyond doubt, Allah knows well what they used to do.

Those whom the angels cause to die, whilst they are (constantly) doing wrong to their own souls.’ They will display obedience and submission (on the Day of Resurrection and say:) ‘We were not given to doing any evil (in the world).’ No indeed! Allah surely has thorough knowledge of what you used to do

So enter the gates of Hell, to stay there forever. Indeed, what an evil home for the arrogant!”

So enter the gates of hell, to dwell therein for ever. Woeful indeed will be the lodging of the arrogant.

Hence, enter the gates of hell, therein to abide!" And evil, indeed, shall be the state of all who are given to false pride!

Now enter the gates of Hell, abide in it forever. Then what an evil abode of the proud ones.

So, enter the gates of Hell. You are its permanent residents. So how evil is the abode of the arrogant

And ˹when˺ it is said to those mindful ˹of Allah˺, “What has your Lord revealed?” They say, “All the best!” For those who do good in this world, there is goodness. But far better is the ˹eternal˺ Home of the Hereafter. How excellent indeed is the home of the righteous:

And it is said unto those who ward off (evil): What hath your Lord revealed? They say: Good. For those who do good in this world there is a good (reward) and the home of the Hereafter will be better. Pleasant indeed will be the home of those who ward off (evil) -

But [when] those who are conscious of God are asked, "What is it that your Sustainer has bestowed from on high?" -they answer, "Goodness supreme!" Good fortune awaits, in this world, all who persevere in doing good; but their ultimate state will be far better still: for, how excellent indeed will be the state of the God-conscious [in the life to come]!

And it was said to the God fearing 'What is that your Lord sent down' they said good for those who did good in this world. is good And undoubtedly the home of the Hereafter is best. And necessarily, what an excellent abode of the God fearing.

And (when) the Godfearing are asked: ‘What has your Lord sent down?’ they say: ‘All good (for here and the Hereafter has been sent down).’ There is good for those who do good in this world (too), and certainly the abode of the Hereafter is even better. And how excellent is the abode of those who are Godfearing

the Gardens of Eternity which they will enter, under which rivers flow. In it they will have whatever they desire. This is how Allah rewards the righteous—

Gardens of Eden which they enter, underneath which rivers flow, wherein they have what they will. Thus Allah repayeth those who ward off (evil),

Gardens of perpetual bliss will they enter - [gardens] through which running waters flow - having therein all that they might desire. Thus will God reward those who are conscious of Him-

Gardens of abode, which they will enter. Streams running beneath, they will get Therein what they wish. Allah thus recompenses the duty bound.

There are Gardens of Eternity which they will enter with streams flowing under them. Therein will be (available) whatever they will long for. That is how Allah rewards the Godfearing

those whose souls the angels take while they are virtuous, saying ˹to them˺, “Peace be upon you! Enter Paradise for what you used to do.”

Those whom the angels cause to die (when they are) good. They say: Peace be unto you! Enter the Garden because of what ye used to do.

those whom the angels gather in death while they are in a state of inner purity, greeting them thus: "Peace be upon you! Enter paradise by virtue of what you were doing [in life]!"

Those, whose lives are taken out by angles while they are pure, saying, 'Peace be upon you.' enter paradise for what you did.

The angels take their lives whilst they are pure, clean, pleased and contented (due to obedience and piety. The angels tell them the moment they take their lives:) ‘Peace be upon you! Enter Paradise due to (the pious deeds) that you used to do.

Are they only awaiting the coming of the angels or the command of your Lord ˹O Prophet˺? So were those before them. And Allah never wronged them, but it was they who wronged themselves.

Await they aught say that the angels should come unto them or thy Lord's command should come to pass? Even so did those before them. Allah wronged them not, but they did wrong themselves,

ARE THEY [who deny the truth] but waiting for the angels to appear unto them, or for God's judgment to become manifest? Even thus did behave those [stubborn sinners] who lived before their time; and [when they were destroyed,] it was not God who wronged them, but it was they who had wronged themselves:

What for they are waiting, but that the angels should come to them or the torment of your Lord should come. Thus did those before them. And Allah oppressed them not yes they wronged their own souls.

And what else are they waiting for except that the angels should come to them, or there should reach the command (of torment) from your Lord? Those before them (also) did the same. And Allah did not do them any wrong, but they themselves used to wrong their own souls

Then the evil ˹consequences˺ of their deeds overtook them, and they were overwhelmed by what they used to ridicule.

So that the evils of what they did smote them, and that which they used to mock surrounded them.

for all the evil that they had done fell [back] upon them, and they were overwhelmed by the very thing which they had been wont to deride.

Then their evil earnings befell them and surrounded them that they used to mock at.

So the punishments that came upon them were due to the acts that they had perpetrated, and the same (chastisement) they used to make fun of engulfed them

The polytheists argue, “Had Allah willed, neither we nor our forefathers would have worshipped anything other than Him, nor prohibited anything without His command.” So did those before them. Is not the messengers’ duty only to deliver ˹the message˺ clearly?

And the idolaters say: Had Allah willed, we had not worshipped aught beside Him, we and our fathers, nor had we forbidden aught without (command from) Him. Even so did those before them. Are the messengers charged with aught save plain conveyance (of the message)?

Now they who ascribe divinity to aught beside God say, "Had God so willed, we would not have worshipped aught but Him - neither we nor our forefathers; nor would we have declared aught as forbidden without a commandment from Him." Even thus did speak those [sinners] who lived before their time; but, then, are the apostles bound to do more than clearly deliver the message [entrusted to them]?

And the polytheists said, 'had Allah willed, we would not have worshipped anything save Him, neither we nor our fathers' nor we would have forbidden anything apart from Him thus did those before them; then what is on the messengers, but to deliver clearly.

And those who set up peers with Allah say: ‘Had Allah so willed, we would not have worshipped anything apart from Him, neither we nor our fathers. Nor would we have forbidden anything without His (command).’ Those before them (also) did the same. Are the Messengers responsible for anything in addition to clearly conveying (the message and commandments of Allah)

We surely sent a messenger to every community, saying, “Worship Allah and shun false gods.” But some of them were guided by Allah, while others were destined to stray. So travel throughout the land and see the fate of the deniers!

And verily We have raised in every nation a messenger, (proclaiming): Serve Allah and shun false gods. Then some of them (there were) whom Allah guided, and some of them (there were) upon whom error had just hold. Do but travel in the land and see the nature of the consequence for the deniers!

And indeed, within every community have We raised up an apostle [entrusted with this message]: "Worship God, and shun the powers of evil!" And among those [past generations] were people whom God graced with His guidance, just as there was among them [many a one] who inevitably fell prey to grievous error: go, then, about the earth and behold what happened in the end to those who gave the lie to the truth!

And no doubt, We sent a messenger in every nation (saying) that 'Worship Allah, and avoid the devil (Satan) then some of them were guided by Allah and upon some of them astraying came rightly. Therefore travel in the land and behold. How was the end of those who belied.

And indeed We raised a Messenger amongst every people (saying): ‘(O people,) worship Allah and keep away from Taghut (i.e., Satan and idol-worship).’ Then some amongst them were those whom Allah guided, and there were others amongst them for whom misguidance proved (appropriate). So travel through the land and see what was the end of those who belied (the truth)

Even though you ˹O Prophet˺ are keen on their guidance, Allah certainly does not guide those He leaves to stray, and they will have no helpers.

Even if thou (O Muhammad) desirest their right guidance, still Allah assuredly will not guide him who misleadeth. Such have no helpers.

[As for those who are bent on denying the truth-] though thou be ever so eager to show them the right way, [know that,] verily, God does not bestow His guidance upon any whom He judges to have gone astray; and such shall have none to succour them [on Resurrection Day].

If you are eager for their guidance, then undoubtedly Allah guides not him who has been sent astray and they have no helper.

If you ardently desire them to take the path of guidance then (let not your sanctified disposition be overburdened), for indeed Allah does not guide him whom He holds strayed, nor do they have any helpers

They swear by Allah their most solemn oaths that Allah will never raise the dead to life. Yes ˹He will˺! It is a true promise binding on Him, but most people do not know.

And they swear by Allah their most binding oaths (that) Allah will not raise up him who dieth. Nay, but it is a promise (binding) upon Him in truth, but most of mankind know not,

As it is, they swear by God with their most solemn oaths, "Never will God raise from the dead anyone who has died!" Yea indeed! [This very thing has God promised] by a promise which He has willed upon Himself; but most people know it not.

And they swear by Allah with the utmost endeavor in their oaths that Allah will not raise the deadness, yes why, the true promise is on Him but most people know not.

And they swear by Allah most earnestly that Allah will not resurrect him who dies. No indeed! The true promise is a bountiful obligation upon Him, but most people do not know

˹He will do that˺ to make clear to them what they disagreed on, and for the disbelievers to know that they were liars.

That He may explain unto them that wherein they differ, and that those who disbelieved may know that they were liars.

[He will resurrect them] to the end that He might make clear unto them all whereon they [now] hold divergent views, and that they who are bent on denying the truth [of resurrection] might come to know that they were liars.

In order that He may tell them plainly that in which they used to dispute and in order that, the infidels should know that they were liars.

(The dead will be raised up again) so that He makes evident (the truth) wherein they disagree, and that the disbelievers may realize that they alone are in fact liars

If We ever will something ˹to exist˺, all We say is: “Be!” And it is!

And Our word unto a thing, when We intend it, is only that We say unto it: Be! and it is.

Whenever We will anything to be, We but say unto it Our word "Be" -and it is.

Anything we intend, our saying to it is that We say 'Be' it becomes atones.

Our command for a thing is but only this much that when We intend (to bring) it (into existence), We say to it: ‘Be,’ and it becomes

As for those who emigrated in ˹the cause of˺ Allah after being persecuted, We will surely bless them with a good home in this world. But the reward of the Hereafter is far better, if only they knew.

And those who became fugitives for the cause of Allah after they had been oppressed, We verily shall give them goodly lodging in the world, and surely the reward of the Hereafter is greater, if they but knew;

NOW as for those who forsake the domain of evil in the cause of God, after having suffered wrong [on account of their faith] - We shall most certainly grant them a station of good fortune in this world: but their reward in the life to come will be far greater yet. If they [who deny the truth] could but understand

And those who left their homes and hearths in the way of Allah being oppressed. We shall surely give them good place in the world. And undoubtedly, the reward of the Hereafter is much greater; anyhow, people would have known.

And those who emigrated after they had been subjected to (different kinds of) torture and brutality, We will certainly provide them with a better abode in this (very) world. And the reward in the Hereafter is certainly greater. Would that they knew (this secret)

˹It is˺ they who have patiently endured, and in their Lord they put their trust.

Such as are steadfast and put their trust in Allah.

those who, having attained to patience in adversity, in their Sustainer place their trust!

Those who have kept patience, and rely only on their Lord..

Those who remain steadfast and put their trust in their Lord

We did not send ˹messengers˺ before you ˹O Prophet˺ except mere men inspired by Us. If you ˹polytheists˺ do not know ˹this already˺, then ask those who have knowledge ˹of the Scriptures˺.

And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom We inspired - Ask the followers of the Remembrance if ye know not! -

AND [even] before thy time, [O Muhammad,] We never sent [as Our apostles] any but [mortal] men, whom We inspired: and if you have not [yet] realized this, ask the followers of [earlier] revelation,"

And We sent not before you Any but men to whom We reveal then O people! ask the men of knowledge if you know not.

And before you also, We sent only men as Messengers towards whom We sent Our Revelations. So if you yourselves do not know (anything), then ask the People of remembrance

˹We sent them˺ with clear proofs and divine Books. And We have sent down to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Reminder, so that you may explain to people what has been revealed for them, and perhaps they will reflect.

With clear proofs and writings; and We have revealed unto thee the Remembrance that thou mayst explain to mankind that which hath been revealed for them, and that haply they may reflect.

[and they will tell you that their prophets, too, were but mortal men whom We had endowed] with all evidence of the truth and with books of divine wisdom. And upon thee [too] have We bestowed from on high this reminder, so that thou might make clear unto mankind all that has ever been thus bestowed upon them, and that they might take thought.

With clear arguments and Books. And O' Beloved! We sent down to you the Remembrance that you may explain to people what was sent down to them and that haply they may ponder.

(They too were sent) with clear proofs and the Books. And, (O Glorious Messenger,) We have revealed to you the Glorious Reminder (the Qur’an) so that you may explain clearly to people (the message and the commandments) that have been sent down to them and that they may meditate

Do those who devise evil plots feel secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them? Or that the torment will not come upon them in ways they cannot comprehend?

Are they who plan ill-deeds then secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that the doom will not come on them whence they know not?

Can, then, they who devise evil schemes ever feel sure that God will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that suffering will not befall them without their perceiving whence [it came]? -

Do then, those who devise evil plans not fear that Allah may sink them in the earth, or the torment may come to them from whence they know not?

Have these evil and deceitful people gone free of the fear that Allah may sink them into the earth, or may send them torment from (any) quarter that is beyond their imagination

Or that He will not seize them while they go about ˹their day˺, for then they will have no escape?

Or that He will not seize them in their going to and fro so that there be no escape for them?

or that He will not take them to task [suddenly] in the midst of their comings and goings, without their being able to elude [Him],

Or that He may seize them while going to and fro, because they can not tire Him.

Or He may seize them during their movements (travelling and business trips). So, they cannot hinder Allah

Or that He will not destroy them gradually? But your Lord is truly Ever Gracious, Most Merciful.

Or that He will not seize them with a gradual wasting? Lo! thy Lord is indeed Full of Pity, Merciful.

or take them to task through slow decay? And yet, behold, your Sustainer is most compassionate, a dispenser of grace!

Or that He may catch them by a process of slow wastage. No doubt, your Lord is very Kind, Merciful.

Or He may seize them for being struck with fear. Indeed, your Lord is Most Compassionate, Ever-Merciful

Have they not considered how the shadows of everything Allah has created incline to the right and the left ˹as the sun moves˺, totally submitting to Allah in all humility?

Have they not observed all things that Allah hath created, how their shadows incline to the right and to the left, making prostration unto Allah, and they are lowly?

HAVE, THEN, they [who deny the truth] never considered any of the things that God has created _ (how] their shadows turn right and left, prostrating themselves before God and utterly submissive [to His will]?

And have they not observed that whatever Allah has made, their shadows turn right and left prostrating to Allah and they are abased before Allah?

Have they not seen those (shady) objects that Allah has created; their shadows keep crawling on the right and the left sides, prostrating themselves before Allah? And, (in fact, in this way) they display humbleness and obedience

And to Allah ˹alone˺ bows down ˹in submission˺ whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth of living creatures, as do the angels—who are not too proud ˹to do so˺.

And unto Allah maketh prostration whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth of living creatures, and the angels (also) and they are not proud.

For, before God prostrates itself all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth - every beast that moves, and the angels: [even] these do not bear themselves with false pride:

And to Allah, prostrate all that is in the heavens and all that are crawling in the earth and the angels (too) and they do not boast.

And whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, all living beings and angels prostrate themselves before Allah (alone), and are not (a bit) proud and arrogant

They fear their Lord above them, and do whatever they are commanded.

They fear their Lord above them, and do what they are bidden.

they fear their Sustainer high above them, and do whatever they are bidden to do.

They fear their Lord above them and do what they are commanded. [^] (SAJDA

They keep fearing their Lord, Who is high above them, and obey whatever command they are given

And Allah has said, “Do not take two gods. There is only One God. So be in awe of Me ˹alone˺.”

Allah hath said: Choose not two gods. There is only One Allah. So of Me, Me only, be in awe.

And God has said: "Do not take to worshipping two [or more] deities. He is the One and Only God: hence, of Me, of Me alone stand in awe!"

And Allah has said take not two gods.' He is only one God to be worshipped and therefore fear Me alone.

And Allah has ordained: ‘Do not take two gods; assuredly, He (Allah) alone is the only One God. So fear Me alone persistently.

To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth, and to Him ˹alone˺ is the everlasting devotion. Will you then fear any other than Allah?

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth, and religion is His for ever. Will ye then fear any other than Allah?

And His is all that is in the heavens and on earth, and to Him [alone] obedience is always due: will you, then, pay reverence to aught but Him?

And whatever is in the heavens and earths His only and only His obedience is incumbent. Will you then fear any other than Allah?

And whatever is in the heavens and the earth (all) belongs to Him alone, and obedience to Him alone is obligatory (for all). Do you then fear (anyone) other than Allah

Whatever blessings you have are from Allah. Then whenever hardship touches you, to Him ˹alone˺ you cry ˹for help˺.

And whatever of comfort ye enjoy, it is from Allah. Then, when misfortune reacheth you, unto Him ye cry for help.

For, whatever good thing comes to you, comes from God; and whenever harm befalls you, it is unto Him that you cry for help

And whatever good thing you have is all from Allah then touches you for shelter.

And whatever blessing you have been provided with is from Allah alone. Then, when some distress afflicts you, you wail and weep only before Him

Then as soon as He removes the hardship from you, a group of you associates ˹others˺ with their Lord ˹in worship˺,

And afterward, when He hath rid you of the misfortune, behold! a set of you attribute partners to their Lord,

yet as soon as He has removed the harm from you, lo! some of you [begin to] ascribe to other powers a share 'in their Sustainer's divinity

Then when He removes evil from you, then a group of you begins to associate others with their Lord.

Then, when Allah removes that distress from you, a party from amongst you starts setting up partners with their Lord

only returning Our favours with ingratitude. So enjoy yourselves, for you will soon know.

So as to deny that which We have given them. Then enjoy life (while ye may), for ye will come to know.

[as if] to prove their ingratitude for all that We have granted them! Enjoy, then, your [brief] life: but in time you will come to know [the truth]!

That they may be ungrateful to what Good, We have bestowed them. Then enjoy a little, but soon you will come to know.

(This disbelief and polytheism is perpetrated) so that they may show ingratitude for those (blessings) which We have bestowed upon them. So, (O polytheists,) take this (a few days’) benefit, then soon will you know (your end)

And they ˹even˺ assign to those ˹idols˺—who know nothing—a share of what We have provided for them. By Allah! You will certainly be questioned about whatever ˹lies˺ you used to fabricate ˹against Allah˺.

And they assign a portion of that which We have given them unto what they know not. By Allah! but ye will indeed be asked concerning (all) that ye used to invent.

As it is, they ascribe - out of what We provide for them as sustenance - a share unto things of which they know nothing. By God, you shall most certainly be called to account for all your false imagery!

And they appoint a portion out of what We have provided them for unknown things. By Allah'. You are surely to be questioned as to what you used to forge.

And they ascribe a portion of the provisions which We have given them to those (idols) whose (reality) even they themselves do not know. By Allah, you will indeed be asked about what you fabricate

And they attribute ˹angels as˺ daughters to Allah—glory be to Him!—the opposite of what they desire for themselves.

And they assign unto Allah daughters - Be He Glorified! - and unto themselves what they desire;

And [thus, too,] they ascribe daughters unto God, who is limitless in His glory - whereas for themselves [they would choose, if they could, only] what they desire:

And they appoint daughters for Allah, Holy is He, and for themselves, they have what they desire.

And they (the disbelievers and polytheists) ascribe daughters to Allah—Glory be to Him (He is far above that)!—and for themselves they prefer what they desire (i.e., sons)

Whenever one of them is given the good news of a baby girl, his face grows gloomy, as he suppresses his rage.

When if one of them receiveth tidings of the birth of a female, his face remaineth darkened, and he is wroth inwardly.

for, whenever any of them is given the glad tiding of [the birth of] a girl, his face darkens, and he is filled with suppressed anger,

And when the good tiding of the birth of a daughter is conveyed to any of them, then his face remains black all along the day, and he suppresses his anger.

And when the news (of the birth) of a daughter is disclosed to any of them, his face turns dark and he gets pent up with anger

He hides himself from the people because of the bad news he has received. Should he keep her in disgrace, or bury her ˹alive˺ in the ground? Evil indeed is their judgment!

He hideth himself from the folk because of the evil of that whereof he hath had tidings, (asking himself): Shall he keep it in contempt, or bury it beneath the dust. Verily evil is their judgment.

avoiding all people because of the [alleged] evil of the glad tiding which he has received, [and debating within himself:] Shall he keep this [child] despite the contempt [which he feels for it]-or shall he bury it in the dust? Old, evil indeed is whatever they decide!

He hides himself from the people, because of the evil of this good tiding. Shall he keep it with disgrace or bury it in the dust? Lo! very bad, they judge.

He seeks to hide himself from people due to the (presumed) bad news that is given to him. (He now gets down to thinking) whether he should keep her (alive) despite humiliation and disgrace, or bury her (alive) in the earth. See! How wicked is the decision that they make

To those who disbelieve in the Hereafter belong all evil qualities, whereas to Allah belong the finest attributes. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise.

For those who believe not in the Hereafter is an evil similitude, and Allah's is the Sublime Similitude. He is the Mighty, the Wise.

[Thus it is that] the attribute of evil applies to all who do not believe in the life to come -whereas unto God applies the attribute of all that is most sublime: for He alone is almighty, truly wise!

The condition of those who believe not in the Hereafter is evil one' and the glory of Allah is Loftiest. And He is the Honorable, Wise.

(This) is the most evil attribute of those who do not believe in the Hereafter and the most exalted attribute is only Allah’s. And He is Almighty, Most Wise

If Allah were to punish people ˹immediately˺ for their wrongdoing, He would not have left a single living being on earth. But He delays them for an appointed term. And when their time arrives, they cannot delay it for a moment, nor could they advance it.

If Allah were to take mankind to task for their wrong-doing, he would not leave hereon a living creature, but He reprieveth them to an appointed term, and when their term cometh they cannot put (it) off an hour nor (yet) advance (it).

Now if God were to take men [immediately] to task for all the evil that they do [on earth], He would not leave a single living creature upon its face. However, He grants them respite until a term set [by Him]: but when the end of their term approaches, they can neither delay it by a single moment, nor can they hasten it.

And if Allah would have seized people for their wrong doings, then He would have left no crawling creature on earth, but He defers them till a time fixed, then when their term will come, they can not remain behind a single hour, nor can they go ahead of it.

And had Allah seized people (instantly) for their injustice, He would not have left any living being (on the surface of the earth). But He grants them respite till an appointed term. When their fixed time arrives, then they can neither advance, nor hold it back for a single moment

They attribute to Allah what they hate ˹for themselves˺, and their tongues utter the lie that they will have the finest reward. Without a doubt, for them is the Fire, where they will be abandoned.

And they assign unto Allah that which they (themselves) dislike, and their tongues expound the lie that the better portion will be theirs. Assuredly theirs will be the Fire, and they will be abandoned.

As it is, they ascribe to God something that they [themselves] dislike -and [all the while] their tongues utter the lie that [by doing so] they earn supreme merit! Truly, they earn but the fire, and will be left out [of God's grace]!

And they appoint for Allah what they themselves dislike and their tongues tell lie that for them is good. Then undoubtedly, for them is the fire. And they are the persons who have crossed the limit.

And they attribute to Allah what they loathe (for themselves), and their tongues utter falsehood that there is good for them. (No indeed!) The truth is that for them there is Hell, and they will be the first ones to be sent (into Hell where they shall be left forever)

By Allah! We have surely sent messengers to communities before you ˹O Prophet˺, but Satan made their misdeeds appealing to them. So he is their patron today, and they will suffer a painful punishment.

By Allah, We verily sent messengers unto the nations before thee, but the devil made their deeds fairseeming unto them. So he is their patron this day, and theirs will be a painful doom.

By God, [O Prophet,] even before thy time have We sent apostles unto [various] communities: but [those who were bent on denying the truth have always refused to listen to Our messages because] Satan has made all their own doings seem goodly to them: and he is [as] close to them today [as he was to the sinners of yore]; hence, grievous suffering awaits them.

By Allah' We have sent messengers to many nations before you, then the devil (Satan) made their works beautiful in their eyes so he is their companion this day and for them is the torment painful.

By Allah! We certainly sent Messengers to (many) communities before you (also). Then Satan made their (evil) deeds look attractive and pleasing to them. So the same (Satan) is Today their friend. And for them there is painful punishment

We have revealed to you the Book only to clarify for them what they differed about, and as a guide and mercy for those who believe.

And We have revealed the Scripture unto thee only that thou mayst explain unto them that wherein they differ, and (as) a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe.

And upon thee [too] have We bestowed from on' high this divine writ for no other reason than that thou might make clear unto them all [questions of faith] on which they have come to hold divergent views, and [thus offer] guidance and grace unto people who will believe.

And We have not sent down this Book to you but in order that you may make clear to them that about which they differ, and a guidance and mercy for the believers.

And We have not revealed to you the Book except that you may explain clearly to them those (matters) in which they differ; and (also that this Book) is guidance and mercy for the people that have embraced faith

And Allah sends down rain from the sky, giving life to the earth after its death. Surely in this is a sign for those who listen.

Allah sendeth down water from the sky and therewith reviveth the earth after her death. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for a folk who hear.

AND GOD sends down water from the skies, giving life thereby to the earth after it had been lifeless: in this, behold, there is a message indeed for people who [are willing to] listen.

And Allah sent down water from the heaven then gave life to earth by it after its death. Undoubtedly, there is a sign in it for those who have ears.

And Allah pours down water from the sky, and by means of that brings the earth to life (i.e., makes it fertile and green) after it has become dead (i.e., barren and infertile). Surely, there is in it a sign for those who give ear (to advice)

And there is certainly a lesson for you in cattle: We give you to drink of what is in their bellies, from between digested food and blood: pure milk, pleasant to drink.

And lo! in the cattle there is a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, from betwixt the refuse and the blood, pure milk palatable to the drinkers.

And, behold, in the cattle [too] there is indeed a lesson for you: We give you to drink of that [fluid] which is [secreted from] within their bellies between that which is to be eliminated [from the animal's body] and [its] life-blood: milk pure and pleasant to those who drink it.

And no doubt, there is a lesson for you in the cattle. We give you to drink of what is in their bellies from between the dung and blood, milk pure easy to swallow for the drinkers.

And indeed in the cattle (too) there is a point for you to ponder. We provide you with pure milk to drink brought forth from that substance of their bellies (which is produced by) compounding (certain) intestinal contents and blood and which freshens up those who drink it

And from the fruits of palm trees and grapevines you derive intoxicants as well as wholesome provision. Surely in this is a sign for those who understand.

And of the fruits of the date-palm, and grapes, whence ye derive strong drink and (also) good nourishment. Lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who have sense.

And [We grant you nourishment] from the fruit of date-palms and vines: from it you derive intoxicants as well as wholesome sustenance -in this, behold, there is a message indeed for people who use their reason!

And of the fruits of date palms and the grapes, you make therefrom a non-alcoholic drink and a good provision. Undoubtedly, in it, there is a sign for a people of wisdom.

And from the fruits of date-palms and grapes, you obtain sugar and (other) wholesome foods. Indeed, there is a sign in it for those who have reason

And your Lord inspired the bees: “Make ˹your˺ homes in the mountains, the trees, and in what people construct,

And thy Lord inspired the bee, saying: Choose thou habitations in the hills and in the trees and in that which they thatch;

And [consider how] thy Sustainer has inspired the bee: "Prepare for thyself dwellings in mountains and in trees, and in what [men] may build [for thee by way of hives];

And your Lord inspired the bee that makes houses in the hills and in the trees and in the roofs.

And your Lord seeded (the idea instinctually) in the honeybee’s heart: ‘Make your hives in certain mountains and certain trees and (also) in certain projections people build aloft (like roofs)

and feed from ˹the flower of˺ any fruit ˹you please˺ and follow the ways your Lord has made easy for you.” From their bellies comes forth liquid of varying colours, in which there is healing for people. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.

Then eat of all fruits, and follow the ways of thy Lord, made smooth (for thee). There cometh forth from their bellies a drink divers of hues, wherein is healing for mankind. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect.

and then eat of all manner of fruit, and follow humbly the paths ordained for thee by thy Sustainer." [And lo!] there issues from within these [bees] a fluid of many hues, wherein there is health for man. In all this, behold, there is a message indeed for people who think!

Then eat of every kind of fruit, and walk the ways of your Lord that is smooth and easy for you. There comes out from their bellies a drink of varied colors in which there is healing for the people Undoubtedly in it there is sign for those who ponder.

So, suck the juice of all kinds of fruit, and then follow those routes (suggested) by your Lord (which lead to these fruits and flowers of which you are to suck the juice, leading other bees also to the source) for their convenience.’ There oozes from their bellies a syrup (i.e., honey) of diverse colours. It has healing properties for the people. Therein is indeed a sign for those who apply their minds

Allah has created you, and then causes you to die. And some of you are left to reach the most feeble stage of life so that they may know nothing after having known much. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing, Most Capable.

And Allah createth you, then causeth you to die, and among you is he who is brought back to the most abject stage of life, so that he knoweth nothing after (having had) knowledge. Lo! Allah is Knower, Powerful.

AND GOD has created you, and in time will cause you to die; and many a one of you is reduced in old age to a most abject state, ceasing to know anything of what he once knew so well. Verily, God is all-knowing, infinite in His power!

Allah has created you. Then He will cause you to die. And some of you are turned towards the worst part of life. So that they know not after having knowledge. No doubt. Allah is All Knowing. All Doing.

And Allah has brought you into being; then He causes you to die; and He turns some of you to the most worthless age (i.e., senility) so that after knowing (so much in life) he should now know nothing (i.e., man may see to his helplessness and paucity of resources before death). Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Powerful

And Allah has favoured some of you over others in provision. But those who have been much favoured would not share their wealth with those ˹bondspeople˺ in their possession, making them their equals. Do they then deny Allah’s favours?

And Allah hath favoured some of you above others in provision. Now those who are more favoured will by no means hand over their provision to those (slaves) whom their right hands possess, so that they may be equal with them in respect thereof. Is it then the grace of Allah that they deny?

And on some of you God has bestowed more abundant means of sustenance than on others: and yet, they who are more abundantly favoured are [often] unwilling to share their sustenance with those whom their right hands possess, so that they [all] might be equal in this respect. Will they, then, God's blessings [thus] deny?

And Allah has preferred one over the other in the means of subsistence. Then those who have been preferred will not divert their means of subsistence to their hand maid slaves. So that they all should become equal in it. Do they then deny the blessing of Allah?

And Allah has preferred some of you to others in (grades of) provision (so that He puts you to trial through the command of spending in His way). But those who have been preferred do not divert (even a portion of) their wealth to (i.e., do not spend on) their dependants, whilst they all are equal in it (as for as their basic necessities are concerned). So do they deny Allah’s favour

And Allah has made for you spouses of your own kind, and given you through your spouses children and grandchildren. And He has granted you good, lawful provisions. Are they then faithful to falsehood and ungrateful for Allah’s favours?

And Allah hath given you wives of your own kind, and hath given you, from your wives, sons and grandsons, and hath made provision of good things for you. Is it then in vanity that they believe and in the grace of Allah that they disbelieve?

And God has given you mates of your own kinds and has given you, through your mates, children and children's children, and has provided for you sustenance out of the good things of life. Will men, then, [continue to] believe in things false and vain, and thus blaspheme against God's blessings? -

And Allah has made for you women from among your selves and created for you from your women, sons, and grandsons and provided you with clean things. Do they then believe in false-hood and deny the favour of Allah?

And Allah has created for you spouses from amongst yourselves, and has created through your mates (i.e., wives) sons and grandsons and provided you with pure sustenance. Do they still believe in falsehood (abandoning the truth) and disregard Allah’s favours

Yet they worship besides Allah those ˹idols˺ who do not afford them any provision from the heavens and the earth, nor do they have the power to.

And they worship beside Allah that which owneth no provision whatsoever for them from the heavens or the earth, nor have they (whom they worship) any power.

and will they [continue to] worship, instead of God, something that has it not within its power to provide for them any sustenance whatever from the heavens or the earth, and can do nothing at all?

And they worship beside Allah such, which have no power to give any provision from the heavens and earth, nor can they do anything.

And besides Allah, they worship those (idols) who are helpless to provide them with any provision from the heavens and the earth, nor do they have any power

So do not set up equals to Allah, for Allah certainly knows and you do not know.

So coin not similitudes for Allah. Lo! Allah knoweth; ye know not.

Hence, do not coin any similitudes for Gods Verily, God knows [all], whereas you have no [real] knowledge.

Then set not similitudes for Allah. No doubt, Allah knows and you know not.

So never put forward any similitude about Allah. Surely, Allah knows and you do not

Allah sets forth a parable: a slave who lacks all means, compared to a ˹free˺ man to whom We granted a good provision, of which he donates ˹freely,˺ openly and secretly. Are they equal? Praise be to Allah. In fact, most of them do not know.

Allah coineth a similitude: (on the one hand) a (mere) chattel slave, who hath control of nothing, and (on the other hand) one on whom we have bestowed a fair provision from Us, and he spendeth thereof secretly and openly. Are they equal? Praise be to Allah! But most of them know not.

God propounds [to you] the parable of [two men-] a man enslaved, unable to do anything of his own accord, and a [free] man upon whom We have bestowed goodly sustenance [as a gift] from Ourselves, so that he can spend thereof [at will, both] secretly and openly. Can these [two] be deemed equal? All praise is due to God [alone]: but most of them do not understand it.

Allah explained an example, that there is a slave, a property of the other, having himself no power, and there is one whom We have provided from Ourselves with good provision, then he spends out of it secretly and openly whether they will be equal? All praise belongs to Allah. But most of them know not.

Allah has explained an example (that) there is a slave, possessed by (some master), having no control over anything (himself), and (the other) is the one to whom We have given the best provision, so he gives out to others out of it secretly and openly: can the two be held equal? All praise belongs to Allah alone. But most of them do not know (even the basic reality)

And Allah sets forth a parable of two men: one of them is dumb, incapable of anything. He is a burden on his master. Wherever he is sent, he brings no good. Can such a person be equal to the one who commands justice and is on the Straight Path?

And Allah coineth a similitude: Two men, one of them dumb, having control of nothing, and he is a burden on his owner; whithersoever he directeth him to go, he bringeth no good. Is he equal with one who enjoineth justice and followeth a straight path (of conduct)?

And God propounds [to you] the parable of two [other] men -one of them dumb, unable to do anything of his own accord, and a sheer burden on his master: to whichever task the latter directs him, he accomplishes no good. Can such a one be considered the equal of [a wise man] who enjoins the doing of what is right and himself follows a straight way?

And Allah explained an example, there are two men, one dumb who can do nothing and is a burden over his master wherever he sends him, he brings to him no good. Will he be equal to him who orders Justice and he is himself on the straight path?

And Allah has illustrated an example of two (such) men of whom one is dumb, has no power over anything and is a burden on his master; wherever he (the master) sends him, he brings no good. Can he (the dumb) be equal to the (other) one who (holds such an office that he) enjoins the people to do justice, and he himself also follows the straight path

To Allah ˹alone˺ belongs ˹the knowledge of˺ the unseen in the heavens and the earth. Bringing about the Hour would only take the blink of an eye, or even less. Surely Allah is Most Capable of everything.

And unto Allah belongeth the Unseen of the heavens and the earth, and the matter of the Hour (of Doom) is but as a twinkling of the eye, or it is nearer still. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things.

And, God's [alone] is the knowledge of the hidden reality of the heavens and the earth. And so, the advent of the Last Hour will but manifest itself [in a single moment,] like the twinkling of an eye, or closer still: for, behold, God has the power to will anything.

And for Allah is the secret thing of heavens and earth. And the matter of the Hour is not but as twinkling of the eye but even nearer than. No doubt' Allah can do everything.

And to Allah belongs (all) the unseen of the heavens and the earth, and the advent of the Last Hour will be as quick as a twinkling of an eye or even faster. Surely, Allah has mighty control over everything

And Allah brought you out of the wombs of your mothers while you knew nothing, and gave you hearing, sight, and intellect so perhaps you would be thankful.

And Allah brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers knowing nothing, and gave you hearing and sight and hearts that haply ye might give thanks.

And God has brought you forth from your mothers' wombs knowing nothing-but He has endowed you with hearing, and sight, and minds, so that you might have cause to be grateful.

And Allah has created you from the wombs of your mothers while you knew nothing, and gave you ears and eyes and hearts so that you may be grateful.

And Allah brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers (in such a state) that you knew nothing, and He endowed you with ears and eyes and hearts so that you might give thanks

Have they not seen the birds glide in the open sky? None holds them up except Allah. Surely in this are signs for those who believe.

Have they not seen the birds obedient in mid-air? None holdeth them save Allah. Lo! herein, verily, are portents for a people who believe.

Have, then, they [who deny the truth] never considered the birds, enabled [by God] to fly in mid-air, with none but God holding them aloft? In this, behold, there are messages indeed for people who will believe!

Have they not seen the birds tied to order in the firmament of the heaven, none hold them save Allah? No doubt, in it there is sign for those who believe.

Have they not seen the birds that fly aloft in the air (under the law of motion and aerodynamics)? Nothing but (the laws of) Allah hold them (in the sky). Surely, there are signs in (this law of aerodynamics) for the believers

And Allah has made your homes a place to rest, and has given you tents from the hide of animals, light to handle when you travel and when you camp. And out of their wool, fur, and hair He has given you furnishings and goods for a while.

And Allah hath given you in your houses an abode, and hath given you (also), of the hides of cattle, houses which ye find light (to carry) on the day of migration and on the day of pitching camp; and of their wool and their fur and their hair, caparison and comfort for a while.

And God has given you [the ability to build] your houses as places of rest, and has endowed you with [the skill to make] dwellings out of the skins of animals - easy for you to handle when you travel and when you camp -and [to make] furnishings and goods for temporary use of their [rough] wool and their soft, furry wool and their hair.

And Allah gave you houses for habitation, and made for you of the skins of cattle some houses which are light for the day you travel and for the day you stay at stage, and from their wool and fur and hair some household goods and the things of use for a time.

And Allah has made your homes (permanent) places for you to reside and made for you (temporary) dwellings (i.e., tents) with the skins of cattle which you find light enough during your journey and for (reposing at break-journey) halts. And (Allah is the One Who) provides you with household goods and profitable means (in business and trade) from the wool of sheep and lambs and the fur of camels and hair obtained from goats (which are) for an appointed term

And Allah has provided you shade out of what He created, and has given you shelter in the mountains. He has also provided you with clothes protecting you from the heat ˹and cold˺, and armour shielding you in battle. This is how He perfects His favour upon you, so perhaps you will ˹fully˺ submit ˹to Him˺.

And Allah hath given you, of that which He hath created, shelter from the sun; and hath given you places of refuge in the mountains, and hath given you coats to ward off the heat from you, and coats (of armour) to save you from your own foolhardiness. Thus doth He perfect His favour unto you, in order that ye may surrender (unto Him).

And among the many objects of His creation, God has appointed for you [various] means of protection: thus, He has given you in the mountains places of shelter, and has endowed you with [the ability to make] garments to protect you from heat [and cold], as well as such garments as might protect you from your [mutual] violence. In this way does He bestow the full measure of His blessings on you, so that you might surrender yourselves unto Him.

And Allah gave you shades out of things He made, and made for you shelters in the mountains, and made for you some garments to protect you from heat and some garments to protect you in fighting. Thus does He complete His favour on you, that you may submit to His Command.

And Allah is the One Who has made for you shades of many things that He created, and He has made places of shelter for you in the mountains, and He has made such clothes for you that protect you from heat and (others like) coats of armour, which shield you (against the enemy assault) during the event of intense war. Thus Allah perfects His favour and blessing (i.e., provision and protection) upon you so that you may bow down (before His presence) with absolute submissiveness

But if they turn away, then your duty ˹O Prophet˺ is only to deliver ˹the message˺ clearly.

Then, if they turn away, thy duty (O Muhammad) is but plain conveyance (of the message).

BUT IF they turn away [from thee, O Prophet, remember that] thy only duty is a clear delivery of the message [entrusted to thee].

Then if they turn away their faces then. O beloved, there is nothing upon you but to deliver clearly.

So if (even then) they turn away, (O Glorious Messenger,) then your responsibility is only to convey and communicate (My message and My commands) clearly

They are aware of Allah’s favours, but still deny them. And most of them are ˹truly˺ ungrateful.

They know the favour of Allah and then deny it. Most of them are ingrates.

They [who turn away from it] are fully aware of God's blessings, but none the less they refuse to acknowledge them [as such], since most of them are given to denying the truth.

They recognize the favour of Allah, then they deny it and most of them are infidels.

They recognize Allah’s favour, then deny it and most of them are disbelievers

˹Consider, O Prophet,˺ the Day We will call ˹a prophet as˺ a witness from every faith-community. Then the disbelievers will neither be allowed to plead nor appease ˹their Lord˺.

And (bethink you of) the day when we raise up of every nation a witness, then there is no leave for disbelievers, nor are they allowed to make amends.

But one Day We shall raise up a witness out of every community, whereupon they who were bent on denying the truth will not be allowed to plead [ignorance], and neither will they be allowed to make amends.

And the day when We shall raise a witness from every nation, then the infidels will neither be permitted nor shall they be pleased.

And the Day when We shall raise from every people (their Messenger as) a witness (to their deeds), then the disbelievers will not be accorded permission (to put forward any excuse), nor will they be asked (then) to turn to Allah in repentance

And when the wrongdoers face the punishment, it will not be lightened for them, nor will they be delayed ˹from it˺.

And when those who did wrong behold the doom, it will not be made light for them, nor will they be reprieved.

And when they who were bent on evildoing behold the suffering [that awaits them, they will realize that] it will not be lightened for them [by virtue of their pleading]; and neither will they be granted respite.

And when the wrongdoers will see the torment, and then it shall not be lightened from them nor will they get time.

And when the wrongdoers see the torment, neither will (this torment) be mitigated for them, nor will they be granted any respite

And when the polytheists see their associate-gods, they will say, “Our Lord! These are our associate-gods that we used to invoke besides You.” Their gods will throw a rebuttal at them, ˹saying,˺ “You are definitely liars.”

And when those who ascribed partners to Allah behold those partners of theirs, they will say: Our Lord! these are our partners unto whom we used to cry instead of Thee. But they will fling to them the saying: Lo! ye verily are liars!

And when they who were wont to ascribe divinity to beings other than God behold [on Judgment Day] those beings to whom they were wont to ascribe a share in His divinity, they will exclaim: "O our Sustainer! These are the beings to whom we ascribed a share in Thy divinity, and whom we were wont to invoke instead of Thee!" -whereupon [those beings] will fling at them the retort: "Behold, you have indeed been lying [to yourselves]!"

And when those who associated partners will see their associates, they will say, 'O our Lord! These are our associates whom we used to worship besides You. Then they will throw back at them the word that undoubtedly, you are liars.

And when the idolaters see their (self-made) partners, they will say: ‘O our Lord, these are our partner-gods which we worshipped besides You.’ Thereupon those (partner-gods) will send them the message (in reply): ‘You are liars indeed.

They will offer ˹full˺ submission to Allah on that Day, and whatever ˹gods˺ they fabricated will fail them.

And they proffer unto Allah submission on that day, and all that they used to invent hath failed them.

And on that Day will they [who had thus been sinning, belatedly] proffer their surrender to God; and all their false imagery will have forsaken them.

And they will fell submissively to Allah on that day and what they used to forge will be lost from them.

And that Day, these (polytheists) will show humbleness and obedience to Allah, and all falsehood that they used to fabricate will vanish from them

For those who disbelieve and hinder ˹others˺ from the Way of Allah, We will add more punishment to their punishment for all the corruption they spread.

For those who disbelieve and debar (men) from the way of Allah, We add doom to doom because they wrought corruption,

Upon all who were bent on denying the truth and who turned others away from the path of God will We heap suffering upon suffering in return for all the corruption that they wrought:

Those who disbelieved and debarred from the path of Allah We increased torment upon torment, the recompense of their mischief.

Those who disbelieved and persistently hindered (others) from the path of Allah, We shall add torment to their torment because they used to spread mischief and spoil peace

˹Consider, O Prophet,˺ the Day We will call against every faith-community a witness of their own. And We will call you to be a witness against these ˹people of yours˺. We have revealed to you the Book as an explanation of all things, a guide, a mercy, and good news for those who ˹fully˺ submit.

And (bethink you of) the day when We raise in every nation a witness against them of their own folk, and We bring thee (Muhammad) as a witness against these. And We reveal the Scripture unto thee as an exposition of all things, and a guidance and a mercy and good tidings for those who have surrendered (to Allah).

for one Day We shall raise up within every community a witness against them from among themselves. And thee [too, O Prophet,] have We brought forth to bear witness regarding those [whom thy message may have reached], inasmuch as We have bestowed from on high upon thee, step by step, this divine writ, to make everything clear, and to provide guidance and grace and a glad tiding unto all who have surrendered themselves to God.

And the day when We shall raise a witness in every community from amongst themselves that they may give evidence against them and O beloved! We shall bring you as a witness against all those. And We have sent down this Quran on you in which every thing is clearly explained and as guidance and mercy and good tidings for the Muslims.

And (this) will be the Day (when) We shall raise amongst every people one witness against them from themselves, and, (O Venerable Beloved,) We shall bring you as witness to all of them (communities and Messengers). And We have revealed to you that Glorious Book which is a clear exposition of everything and is guidance, mercy and glad tidings for the believers

Indeed, Allah commands justice, grace, as well as courtesy to close relatives. He forbids indecency, wickedness, and aggression. He instructs you so perhaps you will be mindful.

Lo! Allah enjoineth justice and kindness, and giving to kinsfolk, and forbiddeth lewdness and abomination and wickedness. He exhorteth you in order that ye may take heed.

BEHOLD, God enjoins justice, and the doing of good, and generosity towards [one's] fellow-men; and He forbids all that is shameful and all that runs counter to reason, as well as envy; [and] He exhorts you [repeatedly] so that you might bear [all this] in mind.

Undoubtedly, Allah bids justice and good doing and giving to kindred and forbids indecency and wicked things and rebellion. He admonishes you that you may be mindful.

Indeed, Allah enjoins justice and benevolence (towards everyone), and giving away to the kindred, and forbids indecency, evil deeds, defiance and disobedience. He admonishes you so that you may remember with concern

Honour Allah’s covenant when you make a pledge, and do not break your oaths after confirming them, having made Allah your guarantor. Surely Allah knows all you do.

Fulfil the covenant of Allah when ye have covenanted, and break not your oaths after the asseveration of them, and after ye have made Allah surety over you. Lo! Allah knoweth what ye do.

And be true to your bond with God whenever you bind yourselves by a pledge, and do not break [your] oaths after having [freely] confirmed them and having called upon God to be witness to your good faith: behold, God knows all that you do.

And fulfil the covenant of Allah when you have made the covenant, and break not the oaths after making them fast, and you have already made Allah a surety upon you. No doubt, Allah knows your work.

And always fulfil the promise of Allah when you promise, and do not break oaths after making them firm, whilst you have already made Allah a surety over you. Surely, Allah knows well whatever you do

Do not be like the woman who ˹foolishly˺ unravels her yarn after it is firmly spun, by taking your oaths as a means of deceiving one another in favour of a stronger group. Surely Allah tests you through this. And on the Day of Judgment He will certainly make your differences clear to you.

And be not like unto her who unravelleth the thread, after she hath made it strong, to thin filaments, making your oaths a deceit between you because of a nation being more numerous than (another) nation. Allah only trieth you thereby, and He verily will explain to you on the Day of Resurrection that wherein ye differed.

Hence, be not like her who breaks and completely untwists the yarn which she [herself] has spun and made strong-[be not like this by] using your oaths as a means of deceiving one another, simply because some of you may be more powerful than others." By all this, God but puts you to a test-and [He does it] so that on Resurrection Day He might make clear unto you all that on which you were wont to differ.

And be not like that woman who has broken her yarn into pieces, after it has become strong. You make our oaths an unreal excuse amongst yourselves so that one community may not be more numerous than another community. Allah tries you thereby. And necessarily, He will make clear to you on the Day of Judgment as to what you used to dispute.

And do not be like the woman who, after spinning her yarn firm and strong, breaks it into pieces. You employ your oaths as a means of deceiving amongst you so that (by this) one party may earn more profit than the other. The matter is that Allah (also) puts you to trial through the same, and on the Day of Resurrection He will certainly make clear those matters in which you used to disagree

Had Allah willed, He could have easily made you one community ˹of believers˺, but He leaves to stray whoever He wills and guides whoever He wills. And you will certainly be questioned about what you used to do.

Had Allah willed He could have made you (all) one nation, but He sendeth whom He will astray and guideth whom He will, and ye will indeed be asked of what ye used to do.

For, had God so willed, He could surely have made you all one single community; however, He lets go astray him that wills [to go astray], and guides aright him that wills [to be guided]; and you will surely be called to account for all that you ever did!

And if Allah had willed, He would have made you a single nation but Allah leads astray whom He pleases and guides whom He pleases. And necessarily, you will be asked of your works.

And had Allah so willed, He would have made (all) of you one Umma (Community) but He holds strayed whom He wills and leads to guidance whom He wills. And you will surely be asked about the deeds you used to do

And do not take your oaths as a means of deceiving one another or your feet will slip after they have been firm. Then you will taste the evil ˹consequences˺ of hindering ˹others˺ from the Way of Allah, and you will suffer a tremendous punishment.

Make not your oaths a deceit between you, lest a foot should slip after being firmly planted and ye should taste evil forasmuch as ye debarred (men) from the way of Allah, and yours should be an awful doom.

And do not use your oaths as a means of deceiving one another-or else [your] foot will slip after having been firm, and then you will have to taste the evil [consequences] of your having turned away from the path of God, with tremendous suffering awaiting you [in the life to come].

And do not make your oaths as unfounded excuse amongst yourselves lest any foot may slip after its being made firm and you may have to taste evil for you used to hinder from the path of Allah and a great torment descend on you.

And do not use your oaths as a means of deceiving amongst you lest your foot should quiver after it is set firmly (in Islam), and you will taste the evil result because you used to hinder (the people) from the path of Allah. And there is severe torment for you

And do not trade Allah’s covenant for a fleeting gain. What is with Allah is certainly far better for you, if only you knew.

And purchase not a small gain at the price of Allah's covenant. Lo! that which Allah hath is better for you, if ye did but know.

Hence, do not barter away your bond with God for a trifling gain! Verily, that which is with God is by far the best for you, if you but knew it:

And take not a little price for the covenant of Allah undoubtedly, that which is with Allah is better for you if you know.

And do not barter the promise made to Allah for a paltry price (i.e., worldly wealth and gains). Surely, (the reward) that is with Allah is best for you if you know (this secret)

Whatever you have will end, but whatever Allah has is everlasting. And We will certainly reward the steadfast according to the best of their deeds.

That which ye have wasteth away, and that which Allah hath remaineth. And verily We shall pay those who are steadfast a recompense in proportion to the best of what they used to do.

all that is with you is bound to come to an end, whereas that which is with God is everlasting. And most certainly shall We grant unto those who are patient in adversity their reward in accordance with the best that they ever did.

What is with you will be exhausted and what is with Allah is to remain forever. And certainly We shall give to those who are patient that reward befitting to their best work.

The (riches) that you possess will be no more and what is with Allah will last. And those who remain steadfast, We shall certainly pay their recompense for their righteous deeds which they used to do

Whoever does good, whether male or female, and is a believer, We will surely bless them with a good life, and We will certainly reward them according to the best of their deeds.

Whosoever doeth right, whether male or female, and is a believer, him verily we shall quicken with good life, and We shall pay them a recompense in proportion to the best of what they used to do.

As for anyone - be it man or woman - who does righteous deeds, and is a believer withal - him shall We most certainly cause to live a good life. and most certainly shall We grant unto such as these their reward in accordance with the best that they ever did.

Whoever works good, male or female and be a Muslim, then certainly We shall make him live a good life and necessarily We shall give them their reward befitting to their best work.

Whoever performs pious works, man or woman, provided he or she is a believer, We will surely let such a person live a life of purity, and will indeed reward them (as well) their wage of the righteous works which they used to do

When you recite the Quran, seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the accursed.

And when thou recitest the Qur'an, seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast.

NOW whenever thou happen to read this Qur'an, seek refuge with God from Satan, the accursed.

Then when you recite Quran, ask refuge of Allah from the devil (Satan) the rejected one.

So when you undertake to recite the Qur’an, seek refuge with Allah against (the wiles of) Satan, the outcast

He certainly has no authority over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord.

Lo! he hath no power over those who believe and put trust in their Lord.

Behold, he has no power over those who have attained to faith and in their Sustainer place their tray trust:

No doubt, he has no control over those who believe and have trust in their Lord.

Surely, he has no control (at all) over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord

His authority is only over those who take him as a patron and who—under his influence—associate ˹others˺ with Allah ˹in worship˺.

His power is only over those who make a friend of him, and those who ascribe partners unto Him (Allah).

he has power only over those who are willing to follow him, and who [thus] ascribe to him a share in God's divinity.

He has his control over those who befriend him and those who set associates with Him.

He overpowers only those who make friends with him and who associate partners with Allah

When We replace a verse with another—and Allah knows best what He reveals—they say, “You ˹Muḥammad˺ are just a fabricator.” In fact, most of them do not know.

And when We put a revelation in place of (another) revelation, - and Allah knoweth best what He revealeth - they say: Lo! thou art but inventing. Most of them know not.

And now that We replace one message by another -since God is fully aware of what He bestows from on high, step by step - they [who deny the truth] are wont to say, "Thou but inventest it!" Nay, but most of them do not understand it!

And when We exchange one verse for the other and Allah knows well what he. Sends down, the infidels say, 'you make it on your own.' But most of them know not.

And when We substitute some Verse in place of another Verse, and Allah (alone) knows best whatever He sends down, (then) the disbelievers say: ‘You are but a forger!’ But most of them do not know (the rationale of sending down and substituting the Verses)

Say, “The holy spirit has brought it down from your Lord with the truth to reassure the believers, and as a guide and good news for those who submit ˹to Allah˺.”

Say: The holy Spirit hath delivered it from thy Lord with truth, that it may confirm (the faith of) those who believe, and as guidance and good tidings for those who have surrendered (to Allah).

Say: "Holy inspiration has brought it down from thy Sustainer by stages, setting forth the truth, so that it might give firmness unto those who have attained to faith, and provide guidance and a glad tiding unto all who have surrendered themselves to God."

Say 'The Holy spirit has brought it down from your Lord with truth, that He may make firm the believers and as a guidance and glad tidings to the Muslims.'

Say: ‘The Holy Spirit (Gabriel) has brought it (the Qur’an) down from your Lord with truth so as to keep the believers firm-footed, and (this) is guidance and good news for the believers.

And We surely know that they say, “No one is teaching him except a human.” But the man they refer to speaks a foreign tongue, whereas this ˹Quran˺ is ˹in˺ eloquent Arabic.

And We know well that they say: Only a man teacheth him. The speech of him at whom they falsely hint is outlandish, and this is clear Arabic speech.

And, indeed, full well do We know that they say, "It is but a human being that imparts [all] this to him! -[notwithstanding that] the tongue of him to whom they so maliciously point is wholly outlandish, whereas this is Arabic speech, clear [in itself] and clearly showing the truth [of its source].

And undoubtedly, We know that they say 'It is only 'a man who teaches him. The tongue of him towards whom they hint at is foreign and this is clear Arabic language.

And indeed, We know that they (the disbelievers and the polytheists) say: ‘It is but a human being who teaches him this (Qur’an).’ But the person they point to, turning the matter away from the truth, is the one whose language is non-Arabic and this Qur’an is (in) a clear and unambiguous Arabic language

Surely those who do not believe in Allah’s revelations will never be guided by Allah, and they will suffer a painful punishment.

Lo! those who disbelieve the revelations of Allah, Allah guideth them not and theirs will be a painful doom.

Verily, as for those who will not believe in God's messages, God does not guide them aright; and grievous suffering will be their lot [in the life to come].

No doubt, those who believe not in the verses of Allah, Allah guides them not and for them is the painful torment.

Surely, those who do not believe in the Revelations of Allah, Allah does not provide them with guidance (i.e., does not enable them to have understanding and insight). And for them is a grievous torment

No one fabricates lies except those who disbelieve in Allah’s revelations, and it is they who are the ˹true˺ liars.

Only they invent falsehood who believe not Allah's revelations, and (only) they are the liars.

It is but they who will not believe in God's messages that invent this falsehood; and it is they, they who are lying!

It is only those who believe not in the verses of Allah forge lies and they are the liars.

Indeed, they alone who do not believe in the Revelations of Allah invent false fabrications and they alone are liars

Whoever disbelieves in Allah after their belief—not those who are forced while their hearts are firm in faith, but those who embrace disbelief wholeheartedly—they will be condemned by Allah and suffer a tremendous punishment.

Whoso disbelieveth in Allah after his belief - save him who is forced thereto and whose heart is still content with the Faith - but whoso findeth ease in disbelief: On them is wrath from Allah. Theirs will be an awful doom.

As for anyone who denies God after having once attained to faith-and this, to be sure, does not apply to one who does it under duress, the while his heart remains true to his faith, but [only, to] him who willingly opens up his heart to a denial of the truth-: upon all such [falls] God's condemnation, and tremendous suffering awaits them:

Whoso denies Allah after believing in Him save him who is compelled and his heart is firm in belief, yes whoso becomes infidel with open heart, upon them is the wrath of Allah and for them is the great torment.

The one who disbelieves after having believed, except someone who is coercively forced to do so, and at heart remains contented with belief (as before), but (of course) he who (adopts) disbelief (afresh) wholeheartedly with an open mind, on them is a wrath from Allah and for them is a fierce torment

This is because they prefer the life of this world over the Hereafter. Surely Allah never guides those who ˹choose to˺ disbelieve.

That is because they have chosen the life of the world rather than the Hereafter, and because Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk.

all this, because they hold this world's life in greater esteem than the life to come, and because God does not bestow His guidance upon people who deny the truth.

It is because they knew the life of the world more pleasing than the life of the Hereafter, and because Allah guides not (such) infidels.

That is because they loved and preferred the life of this world to the Hereafter, and because Allah does not guide the disbelieving folk

They are the ones whose hearts, ears, and eyes are sealed by Allah, and it is they who are ˹truly˺ heedless.

Such are they whose hearts and ears and eyes Allah hath sealed. And such are the heedless.

They whose hearts and whose hearing and whose sight God has sealed -it is they, they who are heedless!

These are they upon whose hearts and ears and eyes Allah has set a seal and it is they lying heedlessly.

They are those whose hearts and whose ears and whose eyes Allah has sealed, and they are the ones who are neglectful (of their end in the Hereafter)

Without a doubt, they will be the losers in the Hereafter.

Assuredly in the Hereafter they are the losers.

Truly it is they, they who in the life to come shall be the losers!

Undoubtedly, in the Here after it is they the losers.

It is a fact that these are certainly those who are the losers in the Hereafter

As for those who emigrated after being compelled ˹to renounce Islam˺, then struggled ˹in Allah’s cause˺, and persevered, your Lord ˹O Prophet˺ is truly All-Forgiving, Most Merciful after all.

Then lo! thy Lord - for those who became fugitives after they had been persecuted, and then fought and were steadfast - lo! thy Lord afterward is (for them) indeed Forgiving, Merciful.

And yet, behold, thy Sustainer [grants His forgiveness] unto those who forsake the domain of evil after having succumbed to its temptation, and who thenceforth strive hard [in God's cause] and are patient in adversity: behold, after such [repentance] thy Sustainer is indeed much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace!

Then no doubt, your Lord, for them who left their homes after being tortured, then they struggled and remained patient, no doubt, your Lord thereafter is necessarily Forgiving, Merciful.

Then your Lord—for those who emigrated (i.e., left their homes and towns for the cause of Allah) after they had been made to suffer from trials (and atrocities at the hands of militant and tyrant disbelievers), then fought in the way of Allah and remained steadfast (in the face of violence, mischief, tyranny, oppression and terrorism); after that (O Glorious Beloved)—your Lord is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful

˹Consider˺ the Day ˹when˺ every soul will come pleading for itself, and each will be paid in full for what it did, and none will be wronged.

On the Day when every soul will come pleading for itself, and every soul will be repaid what it did, and they will not be wronged.

[Be conscious, then, of] the Day when every human being shall come to plead for himself [alone], and every human being shall be repaid in full for whatever he has done, and none shall be wronged.

The day when every soul will come disputing towards itself; and every soul shall be paid in full for what it did and they shall not be wronged.

And (recall) that Day when every person will appear pleading for himself (in his defence), and every soul will be given full recompense for whatever it will have done, and they will not be wronged in the least

And Allah sets forth the example of a society which was safe and at ease, receiving its provision in abundance from all directions. But its people met Allah’s favours with ingratitude, so Allah made them taste the clutches of hunger and fear for their misdeeds.

Allah coineth a similitude: a township that dwelt secure and well content, its provision coming to it in abundance from every side, but it disbelieved in Allah's favours, so Allah made it experience the garb of dearth and fear because of what they used to do.

AND GOD propounds [to you] a parable: [Imagine] a town which was [once] secure and at ease, with its sustenance coming to it abundantly from all quarters, and which thereupon blasphemously refused to show gratitude for God's blessings: and therefore God caused it to taste the all-embracing misery of hunger and fear in result of all [the evil] that its people had so persistently wrought.

And Allah explained a saying of a town, which was safe and satisfied. Its provision came in abundance from all sides, then it began showing un-thank fullness to the blessings of Allah. Then Allah made it to taste this punishment that it was caused to wear the garment of hunger and fear, the recompense of what they did.

And Allah has described the example of a township which was (living) in peace and contentment. The means of sustenance came to (its residents) in abundance from all quarters. Then the (dwellers) of this town disregarded Allah’s blessings and showed ingratitude. Thereupon Allah clothed them in the torment of hunger and fear due to the activities that they used to carry out

A messenger of their own actually did come to them, but they denied him. So the torment overtook them while they persisted in wrongdoing.

And verily there had come unto them a messenger from among them, but they had denied him, and so the torment seized them while they were wrong-doers.

And indeed, there had come unto them an apostle from among themselves -but they gave him the lie; and therefore suffering overwhelmed them while they were thus doing wrong [to themselves].

And no doubt, a messenger came to them from amongst themselves then they belied him, then the torment seized them and they were unjust.

And indeed, there came to them from amongst themselves a Messenger but they denied him. So the torment seized them and they were certainly the wrongdoers

So eat from the good, lawful things which Allah has provided for you, and be grateful for Allah’s favours, if you ˹truly˺ worship Him ˹alone˺.

So eat of the lawful and good food which Allah hath provided for you, and thank the bounty of your Lord if it is Him ye serve.

AND SO, partake of all the lawful, good things which God has provided for you as sustenance, and render thanks unto God for His blessings, if it is [truly] Him that you worship.

Then eat out of the provisions of Allah lawful and clean and be thankful of the blessing of Allah if you worship Him.

So always eat of that clean and lawful sustenance which Allah has given you, and give thanks for the favour of Allah if it is indeed Him alone that you worship

He has only forbidden you ˹to eat˺ carrion, blood, swine, and what is slaughtered in the name of any other than Allah. But if someone is compelled by necessity—neither driven by desire nor exceeding immediate need—then surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

He hath forbidden for you only carrion and blood and swineflesh and that which hath been immolated in the name of any other than Allah; but he who is driven thereto, neither craving nor transgressing, lo! then Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

He has forbidden to you only carrion, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that over which any name other than God's has been invoked; but if one is driven [to it] by necessity - neither coveting it nor exceeding his immediate need -verily, God is much forgiving, a dispenser of grace.

He has made unlawful to you only these, the dead, and the blood. And the flesh of swine, and that upon which other than God's name has been pronounced at the time of slaughter then who is helpless neither desiring nor exceeding the limit' then no doubt, Allah is Forgiving. Merciful.

He has only forbidden you carrion, blood, the flesh of swine and (the animal) on which the name of other than Allah is invoked at the time of slaughter. But he who is faced with a survival condition (forced by necessity), neither defying (Allah’s injunctions seeking taste of lust), nor transgressing (the limit of necessity), then Allah is surely Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful

Do not falsely declare with your tongues, “This is lawful, and that is unlawful,” ˹only˺ fabricating lies against Allah. Indeed, those who fabricate lies against Allah will never succeed.

And speak not, concerning that which your own tongues qualify (as clean or unclean), the falsehood: "This is lawful, and this is forbidden," so that ye invent a lie against Allah. Lo! those who invent a lie against Allah will not succeed.

Hence, do not utter falsehoods by letting your tongues determine [at your own discretion], "This is lawful and that is forbidden", thus attributing your own lying inventions to God: for, behold, they who attribute their own lying inventions to God will never attain to a happy state!

And say not what your tongues tell falsely this is lawful and this is unlawful so that you may forge lie against Allah. No doubt, those who forge lie against Allah, they will not prosper.

And do not tell a lie which your tongues utter: ‘This is lawful and that is forbidden,’ thus fabricating a lie against Allah. Indeed, those who fabricate lies against Allah will (never) be delivered

˹It is only˺ a brief enjoyment, then they will suffer a painful punishment.

A brief enjoyment (will be theirs); and theirs a painful doom.

A brief enjoyment [may be theirs in this world] -but grievous suffering awaits them [in the life to come]!

There is a short enjoyment and for them is the painful torment.

There is only a little profit, but the torment for them is painful (beyond proportion)

To the Jews, We have forbidden what We related to you before. We did not wrong them, but it was they who wronged themselves.

And unto those who are Jews We have forbidden that which We have already related unto thee. And We wronged them not, but they were wont to wrong themselves.

And [only] unto those who followed the Jewish faith did We forbid all that We have mentioned to thee ere this; and no wrong did We do to them, but it was they who persistently wronged themselves.

And We made specially unlawful to the Jews those things which We have already related to you, and We oppressed them not yes they used to wrong their own souls.

And We made unlawful for the Jews the same things that We have mentioned to you before, and We did not wrong them, but they used to wrong their souls themselves

As for those who commit evil ignorantly ˹or recklessly˺, then repent afterwards and mend their ways, then your Lord is surely All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Then lo! thy Lord - for those who do evil in ignorance and afterward repent and amend - lo! (for them) thy Lord is afterward indeed Forgiving, Merciful.

And once again: Behold, thy Sustainer [shows mercy] to those who do evil out of ignorance and afterwards repent and live righteously: behold, after such [repentance] thy Sustainer is indeed much forgiving, a dispenser of grace.

Then undoubtedly, your Lord to those who commit evil ignorantly, then repent thereafter and get corrected. No doubt, your Lord thereafter is necessarily Forgiving. Merciful.

Indeed your Lord, for those who committed wrongs out of ignorance, then turned to Him in repentance and amended (their) state, then surely after that your Lord is Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful

Indeed, Abraham was a model of excellence: devoted to Allah, ˹perfectly˺ upright—not a polytheist—

Lo! Abraham was a nation obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the idolaters;

VERILY, Abraham was a man who combined within himself all virtues, devoutly obeying God's will, turning away from all that is false, and not being of those who ascribe divinity to aught beside God:

No doubt, Ibrahim was a Leader, obedient to Allah and separate from all other and was not a polytheist

Surely, Ibrahim (Abraham) was an Umma ([Community] in himself), exclusively obedient to Allah, turning away from all falsehood (ever inclined and given to Him alone) and was not of those who associate partners with Allah

˹utterly˺ grateful for Allah’s favours. ˹So˺ He chose him and guided him to the Straight Path.

Thankful for His bounties; He chose him and He guided him unto a straight path.

[for he was always] grateful for the blessings granted by Him who had elected him and guided him onto a straight way.

Thankful to His Blessings Allah chose him and showed him the straight path.

Grateful to (Allah) for His blessings. Allah chose him (and exalted him to a high office in His presence) and guided him to the straight path

We blessed him with all goodness in this world, and in the Hereafter he will certainly be among the righteous.

And We gave him good in the world, and in the Hereafter he is among the righteous.

And so We vouchsafed him good in this world; and, verily, in the life to come [too] he shall find himself among the righteous.

And We gave him good, in the world. And undoubtedly, in the Hereafter he is among the righteous.

And We bestowed upon him good in this world, and he will surely be of the upright in the Hereafter (as well)

Then We revealed to you ˹O Prophet, saying˺: “Follow the faith of Abraham, the upright, who was not one of the polytheists.”

And afterward We inspired thee (Muhammad, saying): Follow the religion of Abraham, as one by nature upright. He was not of the idolaters.

And lastly, We have inspired thee, [O Muhammad, with this message:] "Follow the creed of Abraham, who turned away from all that is false, and was not of those who ascribe divinity to aught beside God;

Then We revealed to you that follow the faith of Ibrahim who was separate from all falsehood and was not a polytheist.

Then, (O Glorious Beloved,) We sent down Revelation to you: ‘Follow the Din (Religion) of Ibrahim (Abraham), who was at variance with every falsehood, and was not of those who associate partners with Allah.

˹Honouring˺ the Sabbath was ordained only for those who disputed about Abraham. And surely your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Judgment regarding their disputes.

The Sabbath was appointed only for those who differed concerning it, and lo! thy Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that wherein they used to differ.

[and know that the observance of] the Sabbath was ordained only for those who came to hold divergent views about him; but, verily, God will judge between them on Resurrection Day with regard to all on which they were wont to differ.

The Saturday (Sabbath) as imposed only upon those who differed in it. And undoubtedly your, Lord will judge between them on the Day of Judgment about that in which they differed.

Saturday (the Sabbath) was ordained only for those who differed about it, and indeed your Lord will judge amongst them on the Day of Resurrection (in the matters) in which they used to differ

Invite ˹all˺ to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and kind advice, and only debate with them in the best manner. Surely your Lord ˹alone˺ knows best who has strayed from His Way and who is ˹rightly˺ guided.

Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. Lo! thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who go aright.

CALL THOU (all mankind] unto thy Sustainer's path with wisdom and goodly exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner- for, behold, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays from His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-guided.

Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good admonition and argue with them in a way that is best. No doubt. Your Lord knows well who has strayed from His way and He knows well those who are guided.

(O Glorious Messenger!) Invite towards the path of your Lord with wisdom and refined exhortation and (also) argue with them in a most decent manner. Surely, your Lord knows well the one who strayed away from His path, and He also knows well the rightly guided

If you retaliate, then let it be equivalent to what you have suffered. But if you patiently endure, it is certainly best for those who are patient.

If ye punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith ye were afflicted. But if ye endure patiently, verily it is better for the patient.

Hence, if you have to respond to an attack (in argument], respond only to the extent of the attack levelled against you; but to bear yourselves with patience is indeed far better for (you, since God is with] those who are patient in adversity.

And if you give punishment then punish them to the extent they had afflicted you, and if you be patient, then undoubtedly, patience is best 'for those who are patient.

And if you want to punish, then punish only (as severely) as you were afflicted, but if you remain patient, then certainly that is better for those who keep patience

Be patient ˹O Prophet˺, for your patience is only with Allah’s help. Do not grieve over those ˹who disbelieve˺, nor be distressed by their schemes.

Endure thou patiently (O Muhammad). Thine endurance is only by (the help of) Allah. Grieve not for them, and be not in distress because of that which they devise.

Endure, then, with patience (all that they who deny the truth may say] -always remembering that it is none but God who gives thee the strength to endure adversity -and do not grieve over them, and neither be distressed by the false arguments which they devise:

And O beloved! Be patient and your patience is because of Allah and grieve not for them and be not strained because of their plots.

And, (O Glorious Beloved,) be patient and your patience is by Allah alone. And you should not grieve over their (defiance), nor distress (your gracious and benevolent heart) on account of their deceptive plots

Surely Allah is with those who shun evil and who do good ˹deeds˺.

Lo! Allah is with those who keep their duty unto Him and those who are doers of good.

for, verily, God is with those who are conscious of Him and are doers of good withal!

No doubt, Allah is with those who fear and do good.

Surely, Allah blesses them who live with Godwariness and who (also) live with spiritual excellence with His (special) companionship