72. Sūrat Al-Jinn · The Jinn
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “It has been revealed to me that a group of jinn listened ˹to the Quran,˺ and said ˹to their fellow jinn˺: ‘Indeed, we have heard a wondrous recitation.
Say (O Muhammad): It is revealed unto me that a company of the Jinn gave ear, and they said: Lo! we have heard a marvellous Qur'an,
SAY: "It has been revealed to me that some of the unseen beings gave ear [to this divine writ], and thereupon said [unto their fellow-beings]: "'Verily, we have heard a wondrous discourse,
Say you, 'it has been revealed to me that some of Jinn listened my recitation attentively and said 'we have heard a wonderful Quran'
Say: ‘It has been revealed to me that a party of the jinn listened to (my recitation) carefully and then (went back to their people and) said: Surely, we have heard a wonderful Qur’an
It leads to Right Guidance so we believed in it, and we will never associate anyone with our Lord ˹in worship˺.
Which guideth unto righteousness, so we believe in it and we ascribe no partner unto our Lord.
guiding towards consciousness of what is right; and so We have come to believe in it. And we shall never ascribe divinity to anyone beside our Sustainer,
That guides towards righteousness, so we have believed in it, and we shall never associate anyone with our Lord
It shows the path of guidance. So we have believed in it and will never set up any partner with our Lord
˹Now, we believe that˺ our Lord—Exalted is His Majesty—has neither taken a mate nor offspring,
And (we believe) that He - exalted be the glory of our Lord! - hath taken neither wife nor son,
for [we know] that sublimely exalted is our Sustainer's majesty: no consort has He ever taken unto Himself, nor a son!
And that the majesty of our Lord is exalted high. He has neither taken a woman nor a child.
And that exalted is the Glory of our Lord. He has taken for Himself neither any wife nor any children
and that the foolish of us used to utter ˹outrageous˺ falsehoods about Allah.
And that the foolish one among us used to speak concerning Allah an atrocious lie.
"'And [now we know] that the foolish among us were wont to say outrageous things about God,
And that the fool among us used to utter extravagant words against Allah.
And that only a fool from amongst us used to utter things about Allah far from the truth, crossing bounds
We certainly thought that humans and jinn would never speak lies about Allah.
And lo! we had supposed that humankind and jinn would not speak a lie concerning Allah -
and that [we were mistaken when] we thought that neither man nor [any of] the invisible forces would ever tell a lie about God.
And that we thought that neither men nor Jinn would ever fabricate a lie against Allah.
And that we thought that man and jinn would never tell a lie against Allah
And some men used to seek refuge with some jinn—so they increased each other in wickedness.
And indeed (O Muhammad) individuals of humankind used to invoke the protection of individuals of the jinn, so that they increased them in revolt against Allah);
Yet [it has always happened] that certain kinds of humans would seek refuge with certain kinds of [such] invisible forces: but these only increased their confusion –
And that some individuals from among the men used to seek protection of some men from among the Jinn and they thus increased them in their pride.
And that some of the men used to take shelter with some of the jinn. So they increased defiance amongst the jinn
And those ˹humans˺ thought, just like you ˹jinn˺, that Allah would not resurrect anyone ˹for judgment˺.
And indeed they supposed, even as ye suppose, that Allah would not raise anyone (from the dead) -
so much so that they came to think, as you [once] thought, that God would never [again] send forth anyone [as His apostle].
And that they imagined just as you have imagined, that Allah would never raise any Messenger.
And, (O party of jinn,) those men also thought just as you thought that Allah would never raise up anyone (after death)
˹Earlier˺ we tried to reach heaven ˹for news˺, only to find it filled with stern guards and shooting stars.
And (the Jinn who had listened to the Qur'an said): We had sought the heaven but had found it filled with strong warders and meteors.
"'And [so it happened] that we reached out towards heaven: but we found it filled with mighty guards and flames,
And that we touched the heaven then we found it filled with strong guards and sparks of fire.
And that we touched the heavens and found them filled with high-alert guards and stars shining and burning (like brands)
We used to take up positions there for eavesdropping, but whoever dares eavesdrop now will find a flare lying in wait for them.
And we used to sit on places (high) therein to listen. But he who listeneth now findeth a flame in wait for him;
notwithstanding that we were established in positions [which we had thought well-suited] to listening to [whatever secrets might be in] it: and anyone who now [or ever] tries to listen will [likewise] find a flame lying in wait for him!
And that we used to sit on some seats to listen in the first heaven, but whoso now listens finds a flame of fire in wait for him.
And that we used to sit on certain seats (in the heavens previously, to listen to the news), but if someone now seeks to listen, then he will find a flame of fire (waiting) for him in ambush
Now, we do not really know whether evil is intended for those on earth, or their Lord intends for them what is right.
And we know not whether harm is boded unto all who are in the earth, or whether their Lord intendeth guidance for them.
"'And [now we have become aware] that we [created beings] may not know whether evil fortune is intended for [any of] those who live on earth, or whether it is their Sustainer’s will to endow them with consciousness of what is right:
And that we know not whether any evil has been intended for those living on earth or their Lord has desired any good for them.
And that we do not know whether some evil has been intended (by our restriction) in respect of those people who are in the earth, or their Lord intends some good for them
Among us are those who are righteous and those who are less so. We have been of different factions.
And among us there are righteous folk and among us there are far from that. We are sects having different rules.
Just as [we do not know how it happens] that some from among us are righteous, while some of us are [far] below that: we have always followed widely divergent paths.
And that there are some amongst us righteous and some of us are otherwise. We are divided into different ways.
And that amongst us are some who are pious and there are also some (evil) exceptions amongst us. We were (following) different ways
˹Now,˺ we truly know that we cannot frustrate Allah on earth, nor can we escape from Him ˹into heaven˺.
And we know that we cannot escape from Allah in the earth, nor can we escape by flight.
"'And, withal, we have come to know that we can never elude God [while we live] on earth, and that we can never elude Him by escaping [from life].
And that we are convinced that in no case we can ever go out of the control of Allah in the earth nor we can go out of His control by flying.
And we have ascertained that we can by no means come in the way of Allah (whilst living) in the earth, nor can we thwart Him by escaping (from the earth)
When we heard the guidance ˹of the Quran˺, we ˹readily˺ believed in it. For whoever believes in their Lord will have no fear of being denied ˹a reward˺ or wronged.
And when we heard the guidance, we believed therein, and whoso believeth in his Lord, he feareth neither loss nor oppression.
Hence, as soon as we heard this [call to His] guidance, we came to believe in it: and he who believes in his Sustainer need never have fear of loss or injustice.
And that when we heard the guidance, we believed in it. And whoso believes in his Lord, has no fear of any loss or high-handedness.
And that when we listened to (the Book of) Guidance, we believed in it. Then he who believes in his Lord fears neither loss nor injustice
And among us are those who have submitted ˹to Allah˺ and those who are deviant. So ˹as for˺ those who submitted, it is they who have attained Right Guidance.
And there are among us some who have surrendered (to Allah) and there are among us some who are unjust. And whoso hath surrendered to Allah, such have taken the right path purposefully.
"'Yet [it is true] that among us are such as have surrendered themselves to God - just as there are among us such as have abandoned themselves to wrongdoing. Now as for those who surrender themselves to Him - it is they that have attained to consciousness of what is right;
And that there are some Muslims and some unjust persons amongst us. So those who embraced Islam, it is they who sought the right course.
And that (some) of us are obedient and (some) of us are wrongdoers as well. So he who becomes obedient, it is they who seek righteousness
And as for the deviant, they will be fuel for Hell.’”
And as for those who are unjust, they are firewood for hell.
but as for those who abandon themselves to wrongdoing - they are indeed but fuel for [the fires of] hell!’"
And as to the unjust, they became the fuels of Hell.
And as for the wrongdoers, they will be the fuel of Hell.
Had the deniers followed the Right Way, We would have certainly granted them abundant rain to drink—
If they (the idolaters) tread the right path, We shall give them to drink of water in abundance
[KNOW,] THEN, that if they [who have heard Our call] keep firmly to the [right] path, We shall certainly shower them with blessings abundant,
And say you, 'I have been revealed that if they would have been on the right path, we would have certainly provided them with abundant water.
And this (Revelation has also come to me) that if they had remained firm on the right path (the path of truth, the path of the remembrance of Allah), then We would have provided them with abundant water
as a test for them. And whoever turns away from the remembrance of their Lord will be admitted by Him into an overwhelming punishment.
That We may test them thereby, and whoso turneth away from the remembrance of his Lord; He will thrust him into ever-growing torment.
so as to test them by this means: for he who shall turn away from the remembrance of his Sustainer, him will He cause to undergo suffering most grievous.
In order that we may test them therewith, and whoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord, He will make him join a rising torment.
So that We put them to trial by this blessing. And whoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord, He will cause him to enter a severe torment
The places of worship are ˹only˺ for Allah, so do not invoke anyone besides Him.
And the places of worship are only for Allah, so pray not unto anyone along with Allah.
And [know] that all worship is due to God [alone]: hence, do not invoke anyone side by side with God!
And that the mosques are only for Allah, so worship none with Allah.
And that mosques are (specified) for Allah alone. So never worship anyone else besides Allah
Yet when the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him ˹alone˺, the pagans almost swarmed over him.
And when the slave of Allah stood up in prayer to Him, they crowded on him, almost stifling.
Yet [thus it is] that whenever a servant of God stands up in prayer to Him, they [who are bent on denying the truth] would gladly overwhelm him with their crowds.
And that when the bondman of Allah stood up praying Him, it was nigh that those jinn may crowd upon him.
And that when the servant of Allah (Muhammad [blessings and peace be upon him]) stood up to worship Him, they thronged around him (to listen to his recitation)
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I call only upon my Lord, associating none with Him ˹in worship˺.”
Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I pray unto Allah only, and ascribe unto Him no partner.
Say: "I invoke my Sustainer alone, for I do not ascribe divinity to anyone beside Him."
Say you, 'I pray to my Lord only, and I associate none with Him'.
Say: ‘I worship only my Lord and do not associate any partner with Him.
Say, “It is not in my power to harm or benefit you.”
Say: Lo! I control not hurt nor benefit for you.
Say: "Verily, it is not in my power to cause you harm or to endow you with consciousness of what is right."
Say you, I am not owner of either bad or good for you'.
Say: ‘I do not possess any power to do you harm (i.e., make you disbelieve) or to do you good (i.e., make you believe. So Allah is the real Lord. I am a mediator and means).
Say, “No one can protect me from Allah ˹if I were to disobey Him˺, nor can I find any refuge other than Him.
Say: Lo! none can protect me from Allah, nor can I find any refuge beside Him
Say: "Verily, no one could ever protect me from God, nor could I ever find a place to hide from Him
Say you, None will save me from Allah, nor I shall find any place of refuge besides Him'.
Say: ‘Neither can anyone shelter me from a torment (against the command) of Allah, nor can I ever find refuge apart from Him
˹My duty is˺ only to convey ˹the truth˺ from Allah and ˹deliver˺ His messages.” And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger will certainly be in the Fire of Hell, to stay there for ever and ever.
(Mine is) but conveyance (of the Truth) from Allah, and His messages; and whoso disobeyeth Allah and His messenger, lo! his is fire of hell, wherein such dwell for ever.
if I should fail to convey [to the world whatever illumination comes to me] from God and His messages." Now as for him who rebels against God and His Apostle - verily, the fire of hell awaits him, therein to abide beyond the count of time.
(To me is), but to convey the orders of Allah and His Messages and whoso dis-obeys Allah and His Messenger, then surely for him there is the fire of Hell, wherein they shall abide for ever.
But (my responsibility is) to communicate from Allah His commands and messages. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him), surely there is for him the Fire of Hell in which they will live forever.
Only when they see what they have been threatened with will they know who is weaker in helpers and inferior in manpower.
Till (the day) when they shall behold that which they are promised (they may doubt); but then they will know (for certain) who is weaker in allies and less in multitude.
[Let them, then, wait] until the time when they behold that [doom] of which they were forewarned: for then they will come to understand which [kind of man] is more helpless and counts for less!
Until when they will see that which they are promised then they will now know, who is weaker in helpers and fewer in numbers.
Until, when they will see that torment which is being promised to them, (then) they will come to know who is weaker in helpers and fewer in numbers
Say, “I do not know if what you are promised is near or my Lord has set a distant time for it.
Say (O Muhammad, unto the disbelievers): I know not whether that which ye are promised is nigh, or if my Lord hath set a distant term for it.
Say: "I do not know whether that [doom] of which you were forewarned is near, or whether my Sustainer has set for it a distant term."
Say you, 'whether that which you are promised is nigh, or my Lord will give it some time.
Say: ‘I do not know whether that (Day of Rising) which is being promised to you is near, or my Lord has appointed a longer term for that.
˹He is the˺ Knower of the unseen, disclosing none of it to anyone,
(He is) the Knower of the Unseen, and He revealeth unto none His secret,
He [alone] knows that which is beyond the reach of a created being's perception, and to none does He disclose aught of the mysteries of His Own unfathomable knowledge,
The Knower of Unseen reveals not His secret to anyone.
(He is) the Knower of the unseen. So He does not inform any (common man) of His unseen
except messengers of His choice. Then He appoints angel-guards before and behind them
Save unto every messenger whom He hath chosen, and then He maketh a guard to go before him and a guard behind him
unless it be to an apostle whom He has been pleased to elect [there for]: and then He sends forth [the forces of heaven] to watch over him in whatever lies open before him and in what is beyond his ken –
Except to His chosen Messengers, and appoints guard before them and behind them.
Except for His Messengers with whom He is well-pleased (and reveals to them alone the unseen because that is an exclusive trait of Prophethood and a Messenger’s miracle as well). So indeed He appoints protectors at both front and rear of him (the Messenger, for the security of the knowledge of the unseen)
to ensure that the messengers fully deliver the messages of their Lord—though He ˹already˺ knows all about them, and keeps account of everything.”
That He may know that they have indeed conveyed the messages of their Lord. He surroundeth all their doings, and He keepeth count of all things.
so as to make manifest that it is indeed [but] their Sustainer's messages that these [apostles] deliver: for it is He who encompasses [with His knowledge] all that they have [to say], just as He takes count, one by one, of everything [that exists].
So that He may see that they have delivered the Messages of their Lord. And that He knows all that is with them, and He has already counted everything in numbers
So that Allah may bring to light that surely they (the Messengers) have communicated the messages of their Lord, and Allah has (already) encompassed what they have (of Allah’s injunctions and the knowledge of the unseen) and He has kept count of everything