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Chapter 40
Surah Ghāfir - سورة غافر
(The Forgiver/The Believer)

Noble Qur'an Table of Content

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

40:1
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40:1
Transliteration
Ha-meem
Sahih International
Ha, Meem.
Pickthall
Ha. Mim.
Yusuf Ali
Ha Mim
40:2
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40:2
Transliteration
Tanzeelu alkitabi mina AllahialAAazeezi alAAaleem
Sahih International
The revelation of the Book is from Allah , the Exalted in Might, the Knowing.
Pickthall
The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower,
Yusuf Ali
The revelation of this Book is from Allah, Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge,-
40:3
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40:3
Transliteration
Ghafiri aththanbi waqabiliattawbi shadeedi alAAiqabi thee attawlila ilaha illa huwa ilayhi almaseer
Sahih International
The forgiver of sin, acceptor of repentance, severe in punishment, owner of abundance. There is no deity except Him; to Him is the destination.
Pickthall
The Forgiver of sin, the Accepter of repentance, the Stern in punishment, the Bountiful. There is no Allah save Him. Unto Him is the journeying.
Yusuf Ali
Who forgiveth sin, accepteth repentance, is strict in punishment, and hath a long reach (in all things). there is no god but He: to Him is the final goal.
40:4
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40:4
Transliteration
Ma yujadilu fee ayatiAllahi illa allatheena kafaroo falayaghrurka taqallubuhum fee albilad
Sahih International
No one disputes concerning the signs of Allah except those who disbelieve, so be not deceived by their [uninhibited] movement throughout the land.
Pickthall
None argue concerning the revelations of Allah save those who disbelieve, so let not their turn of fortune in the land deceive thee (O Muhammad).
Yusuf Ali
None can dispute about the Signs of Allah but the Unbelievers. Let not, then, their strutting about through the land deceive thee!
40:5
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40:5
Transliteration
Kaththabat qablahum qawmu noohinwal-ahzabu min baAAdihim wahammat kulluommatin birasoolihim liya/khuthoohu wajadaloo bilbatililiyudhidoo bihi alhaqqa faakhathtuhumfakayfa kana AAiqab
Sahih International
The people of Noah denied before them and the [disbelieving] factions after them, and every nation intended [a plot] for their messenger to seize him, and they disputed by [using] falsehood to [attempt to] invalidate thereby the truth. So I seized them, and how [terrible] was My penalty.
Pickthall
The folk of Noah and the factions after them denied (their messengers) before these, and every nation purposed to seize their messenger and argued falsely, (thinking) thereby to refute the Truth. Then I seized them, and how (awful) was My punishment.
Yusuf Ali
But (there were people) before them, who denied (the Signs),- the People of Noah, and the Confederates (of Evil) after them; and every People plotted against their prophet, to seize him, and disputed by means of vanities, therewith to condemn the Truth; but it was I that seized them! and how (terrible) was My Requital!
40:6
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40:6
Transliteration
Wakathalika haqqat kalimaturabbika AAala allatheena kafaroo annahum as-habuannar
Sahih International
And thus has the word of your Lord come into effect upon those who disbelieved that they are companions of the Fire.
Pickthall
Thus was the word of thy Lord concerning those who disbelieve fulfilled: That they are owners of the Fire.
Yusuf Ali
Thus was the Decree of thy Lord proved true against the Unbelievers; that truly they are Companions of the Fire!
40:7
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40:7
Transliteration
Allatheena yahmiloona alAAarshawaman hawlahu yusabbihoona bihamdi rabbihimwayu/minoona bihi wayastaghfiroona lillatheena amanoorabbana wasiAAta kulla shay-in rahmatan waAAilmanfaghfir lillatheena taboo wattabaAAoosabeelaka waqihim AAathaba aljaheem
Sahih International
Those [angels] who carry the Throne and those around it exalt [ Allah ] with praise of their Lord and believe in Him and ask forgiveness for those who have believed, [saying], "Our Lord, You have encompassed all things in mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who have repented and followed Your way and protect them from the punishment of Hellfire.
Pickthall
Those who bear the Throne, and all who are round about it, hymn the praises of their Lord and believe in Him and ask forgiveness for those who believe (saying): Our Lord! Thou comprehendest all things in mercy and knowledge, therefor forgive those who repent and follow Thy way. Ward off from them the punishment of hell.
Yusuf Ali
Those who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those around it Sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in Him; and implore Forgiveness for those who believe: "Our Lord! Thy Reach is over all things, in Mercy and Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in Repentance, and follow Thy Path; and preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire!
40:8
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40:8
Transliteration
Rabbana waadkhilhum jannatiAAadnin allatee waAAadtahum waman salaha min aba-ihimwaazwajihim wathurriyyatihim innaka antaalAAazeezu alhakeem
Sahih International
Our Lord, and admit them to gardens of perpetual residence which You have promised them and whoever was righteous among their fathers, their spouses and their offspring. Indeed, it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Pickthall
Our Lord! And make them enter the Gardens of Eden which thou hast promised them, with such of their fathers and their wives and their descendants as do right. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, the Wise.
Yusuf Ali
"And grant, our Lord! that they enter the Gardens of Eternity, which Thou hast promised to them, and to the righteous among their fathers, their wives, and their posterity! For Thou art (He), the Exalted in Might, Full of Wisdom.
40:9
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40:9
Transliteration
Waqihimu assayyi-ati wamantaqi assayyi-ati yawma-ithin faqad rahimtahuwathalika huwa alfawzu alAAatheem
Sahih International
And protect them from the evil consequences [of their deeds]. And he whom You protect from evil consequences that Day - You will have given him mercy. And that is the great attainment."
Pickthall
And ward off from them ill-deeds; and he from whom Thou wardest off ill-deeds that day, him verily hast Thou taken into mercy. That is the supreme triumph.
Yusuf Ali
"And preserve them from (all) ills; and any whom Thou dost preserve from ills that Day,- on them wilt Thou have bestowed Mercy indeed: and that will be truly (for them) the highest Achievement".
40:10
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40:10
Transliteration
Inna allatheena kafaroo yunadawnalamaqtu Allahi akbaru min maqtikum anfusakum ithtudAAawna ila al-eemani fatakfuroon
Sahih International
Indeed, those who disbelieve will be addressed, "The hatred of Allah for you was [even] greater than your hatred of yourselves [this Day in Hell] when you were invited to faith, but you refused."
Pickthall
Lo! (on that day) those who disbelieve are informed by proclamation: Verily Allah's abhorrence is more terrible than your abhorrence one of another, when ye were called unto the faith but did refuse.
Yusuf Ali
The Unbelievers will be addressed: "Greater was the aversion of Allah to you than (is) your aversion to yourselves, seeing that ye were called to the Faith and ye used to refuse."
40:11
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40:11
Transliteration
Qaloo rabbana amattanaithnatayni waahyaytana ithnatayni faAAtarafnabithunoobina fahal ila khuroojin min sabeel
Sahih International
They will say, "Our Lord, You made us lifeless twice and gave us life twice, and we have confessed our sins. So is there to an exit any way?"
Pickthall
They say: Our Lord! Twice hast Thou made us die, and twice hast Thou made us live. Now we confess our sins. Is there any way to go out?
Yusuf Ali
They will say: "Our Lord! twice hast Thou made us without life, and twice hast Thou given us Life! Now have we recognised our sins: Is there any way out (of this)?"
40:12
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40:12
Transliteration
Thalikum bi-annahu ithaduAAiya Allahu wahdahu kafartum wa-in yushrak bihitu/minoo falhukmu lillahi alAAaliyyialkabeer
Sahih International
[They will be told], "That is because, when Allah was called upon alone, you disbelieved; but if others were associated with Him, you believed. So the judgement is with Allah , the Most High, the Grand."
Pickthall
(It is said unto them): This is (your plight) because, when Allah only was invoked, ye disbelieved, but when some partner was ascribed to Him ye were believing. But the command belongeth only to Allah, the Sublime, the Majestic.
Yusuf Ali
(The answer will be:) "This is because, when Allah was invoked as the Only (object of worship), ye did reject Faith, but when partners were joined to Him, ye believed! the Command is with Allah, Most High, Most Great!"
40:13
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40:13
Transliteration
Huwa allathee yureekum ayatihiwayunazzilu lakum mina assama-i rizqan wamayatathakkaru illa man yuneeb
Sahih International
It is He who shows you His signs and sends down to you from the sky, provision. But none will remember except he who turns back [in repentance].
Pickthall
He it is Who showeth you His portents, and sendeth down for you provision from the sky. None payeth heed save him who turneth (unto Him) repentant.
Yusuf Ali
He it is Who showeth you his Signs, and sendeth down sustenance for you from the sky: but only those receive admonition who turn (to Allah).
40:14
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40:14
Transliteration
FadAAoo Allaha mukhliseenalahu addeena walaw kariha alkafiroon
Sahih International
So invoke Allah , [being] sincere to Him in religion, although the disbelievers dislike it.
Pickthall
Therefor (O believers) pray unto Allah, making religion pure for Him (only), however much the disbelievers be averse -
Yusuf Ali
Call ye, then, upon Allah with sincere devotion to Him, even though the Unbelievers may detest it.
40:15
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40:15
Transliteration
RafeeAAu addarajati thooalAAarshi yulqee arrooha min amrihi AAalaman yashao min AAibadihi liyunthira yawma attalaq
Sahih International
[He is] the Exalted above [all] degrees, Owner of the Throne; He places the inspiration of His command upon whom He wills of His servants to warn of the Day of Meeting.
Pickthall
The Exalter of Ranks, the Lord of the Throne. He causeth the Spirit of His command upon whom He will of His slaves, that He may warn of the Day of Meeting,
Yusuf Ali
Raised high above ranks (or degrees), (He is) the Lord of the Throne (of Authority): by His Command doth He send the Spirit (of inspiration) to any of His servants he pleases, that it may warn (men) of the Day of Mutual Meeting,-
40:16
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40:16
Transliteration
Yawma hum barizoona la yakhfaAAala Allahi minhum shay-on limani almulku alyawmalillahi alwahidi alqahhar
Sahih International
The Day they come forth nothing concerning them will be concealed from Allah . To whom belongs [all] sovereignty this Day? To Allah , the One, the Prevailing.
Pickthall
The day when they come forth, nothing of them being hidden from Allah. Whose is the Sovereignty this day? It is Allah's, the One, the Almighty.
Yusuf Ali
The Day whereon they will (all) come forth: not a single thing concerning them is hidden from Allah. Whose will be the dominion that Day?" That of Allah, the One the Irresistible!
40:17
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40:17
Transliteration
Alyawma tujza kullu nafsin bimakasabat la thulma alyawma inna AllahasareeAAu alhisab
Sahih International
This Day every soul will be recompensed for what it earned. No injustice today! Indeed, Allah is swift in account.
Pickthall
This day is each soul requited that which it hath earned; no wrong (is done) this day. Lo! Allah is swift at reckoning.
Yusuf Ali
That Day will every soul be requited for what it earned; no injustice will there be that Day, for Allah is Swift in taking account.
40:18
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40:18
Transliteration
Waanthirhum yawma al-azifati ithialquloobu lada alhanajiri kathimeenama liththalimeena min hameeminwala shafeeAAin yutaAA
Sahih International
And warn them, [O Muhammad], of the Approaching Day, when hearts are at the throats, filled [with distress]. For the wrongdoers there will be no devoted friend and no intercessor [who is] obeyed.
Pickthall
Warn them (O Muhammad) of the Day of the approaching (doom), when the hearts will be choking the throats, (when) there will be no friend for the wrong-doers, nor any intercessor who will be heard.
Yusuf Ali
Warn them of the Day that is (ever) drawing near, when the hearts will (come) right up to the throats to choke (them); No intimate friend nor intercessor will the wrong-doers have, who could be listened to.
40:19
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40:19
Transliteration
YaAAlamu kha-inata al-aAAyuni wamatukhfee assudoor
Sahih International
He knows that which deceives the eyes and what the breasts conceal.
Pickthall
He knoweth the traitor of the eyes, and that which the bosoms hide.
Yusuf Ali
(Allah) knows of (the tricks) that deceive with the eyes, and all that the hearts (of men) conceal.
40:20
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40:20
Transliteration
Wallahu yaqdee bilhaqqiwallatheena yadAAoona min doonihi la yaqdoonabishay-in inna Allaha huwa assameeAAu albaseer
Sahih International
And Allah judges with truth, while those they invoke besides Him judge not with anything. Indeed, Allah - He is the Hearing, the Seeing.
Pickthall
Allah judgeth with truth, while those to whom they cry instead of Him judge not at all. Lo! Allah, He is the Hearer, the Seer.
Yusuf Ali
And Allah will judge with (justice and) Truth: but those whom (men) invoke besides Him, will not (be in a position) to judge at all. Verily it is Allah (alone) Who hears and sees (all things).
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40:21
Transliteration
Awa lam yaseeroo fee al-ardi fayanthurookayfa kana AAaqibatu allatheena kanoomin qablihim kanoo hum ashadda minhum quwwatan waatharanfee al-ardi faakhathahumu Allahu bithunoobihimwama kana lahum mina Allahi min waq
Sahih International
Have they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those who were before them? They were greater than them in strength and in impression on the land, but Allah seized them for their sins. And they had not from Allah any protector.
Pickthall
Have they not travelled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for those who disbelieved before them? They were mightier than these in power and (in the) traces (which they left behind them) in the earth. Yet Allah seized them for their sins, and they had no protector from Allah.
Yusuf Ali
Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the End of those before them? They were even superior to them in strength, and in the traces (they have left)in the land: but Allah did call them to account for their sins, and none had they to defend them against Allah.
40:22
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40:22
Transliteration
Thalika bi-annahum kanatta/teehim rusuluhum bilbayyinati fakafaroo faakhathahumuAllahu innahu qawiyyun shadeedu alAAiqab
Sahih International
That was because their messengers were coming to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so Allah seized them. Indeed, He is Powerful and severe in punishment.
Pickthall
That was because their messengers kept bringing them clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty) but they disbelieved; so Allah seized them. Lo! He is Strong, severe in punishment.
Yusuf Ali
That was because there came to them their messengers with Clear (Signs), but they rejected them: So Allah called them to account: for He is Full of Strength, Strict in Punishment.
40:23
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40:23
Transliteration
Walaqad arsalna moosa bi-ayatinawasultanin mubeen
Sahih International
And We did certainly send Moses with Our signs and a clear authority
Pickthall
And verily We sent Moses with Our revelations and a clear warrant
Yusuf Ali
Of old We sent Moses, with Our Signs and an authority manifest,
40:24
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40:24
Transliteration
Ila firAAawna wahamanawaqaroona faqaloo sahirun kaththab
Sahih International
To Pharaoh, Haman and Qarun; but they said, "[He is] a magician and a liar."
Pickthall
Unto Pharaoh and Haman and Korah, but they said: A lying sorcerer!
Yusuf Ali
To Pharaoh, Haman, and Qarun; but they called (him)" a sorcerer telling lies!"...
40:25
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40:25
Transliteration
Falamma jaahum bilhaqqimin AAindina qaloo oqtuloo abnaa allatheenaamanoo maAAahu wastahyoo nisaahumwama kaydu alkafireena illa fee dalal
Sahih International
And when he brought them the truth from Us, they said, "Kill the sons of those who have believed with him and keep their women alive." But the plan of the disbelievers is not except in error.
Pickthall
And when he brought them the Truth from Our presence, they said: Slay the sons of those who believe with him, and spare their women. But the plot of disbelievers is in naught but error.
Yusuf Ali
Now, when he came to them in Truth, from Us, they said, "Slay the sons of those who believe with him, and keep alive their females," but the plots of Unbelievers (end) in nothing but errors (and delusions)!...
40:26
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40:26
Transliteration
Waqala firAAawnu tharooneeaqtul moosa walyadAAu rabbahu innee akhafu anyubaddila deenakum aw an yuthhira fee al-ardialfasad
Sahih International
And Pharaoh said, "Let me kill Moses and let him call upon his Lord. Indeed, I fear that he will change your religion or that he will cause corruption in the land."
Pickthall
And Pharaoh said: Suffer me to kill Moses, and let him cry unto his Lord. Lo! I fear that he will alter your religion or that he will cause confusion in the land.
Yusuf Ali
Said Pharaoh: "Leave me to slay Moses; and let him call on his Lord! What I fear is lest he should change your religion, or lest he should cause mischief to appear in the land!"
40:27
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40:27
Transliteration
Waqala moosa innee AAuthtubirabbee warabbikum min kulli mutakabbirin la yu/minubiyawmi alhisab
Sahih International
But Moses said, "Indeed, I have sought refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every arrogant one who does not believe in the Day of Account."
Pickthall
Moses said: Lo! I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every scorner who believeth not in a Day of Reckoning.
Yusuf Ali
Moses said: "I have indeed called upon my Lord and your Lord (for protection) from every arrogant one who believes not in the Day of Account!"
40:28
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40:28
Transliteration
Waqala rajulun mu/minun min alifirAAawna yaktumu eemanahu ataqtuloona rajulan an yaqoolarabbiyya Allahu waqad jaakum bilbayyinatimin rabbikum wa-in yaku kathiban faAAalayhi kathibuhuwa-in yaku sadiqan yusibkum baAAdu allatheeyaAAidukum inna Allaha la yahdee man huwa musrifunkaththab
Sahih International
And a believing man from the family of Pharaoh who concealed his faith said, "Do you kill a man [merely] because he says, 'My Lord is Allah ' while he has brought you clear proofs from your Lord? And if he should be lying, then upon him is [the consequence of] his lie; but if he should be truthful, there will strike you some of what he promises you. Indeed, Allah does not guide one who is a transgressor and a liar.
Pickthall
And a believing man of Pharaoh's family, who hid his faith, said: Would ye kill a man because he saith: My Lord is Allah, and hath brought you clear proofs from your Lord? If he is lying, then his lie is upon him; and if he is truthful, then some of that wherewith he threateneth you will strike you. Lo! Allah guideth not one who is a prodigal, a liar.
Yusuf Ali
A believer, a man from among the people of Pharaoh, who had concealed his faith, said: "Will ye slay a man because he says, 'My Lord is Allah'?- when he has indeed come to you with Clear (Signs) from your Lord? and if he be a liar, on him is (the sin of) his lie: but, if he is telling the Truth, then will fall on you something of the (calamity) of which he warns you: Truly Allah guides not one who transgresses and lies!
40:29
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40:29
Transliteration
Ya qawmi lakumu almulku alyawma thahireenafee al-ardi faman yansuruna min ba/si Allahiin jaana qala firAAawnu ma oreekumilla ma ara wama ahdeekum illasabeela arrashad
Sahih International
O my people, sovereignty is yours today, [your being] dominant in the land. But who would protect us from the punishment of Allah if it came to us?" Pharaoh said, "I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the way of right conduct."
Pickthall
O my people! Yours is the kingdom to-day, ye being uppermost in the land. But who would save us from the wrath of Allah should it reach us? Pharaoh said: I do but show you what I think, and I do but guide you to wise policy.
Yusuf Ali
"O my People! Yours is the dominion this day: Ye have the upper hand in the land: but who will help us from the Punishment of Allah, should it befall us?" Pharaoh said: "I but point out to you that which I see (myself); Nor do I guide you but to the Path of Right!"
40:30
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40:30
Transliteration
Waqala allathee amana yaqawmi innee akhafu AAalaykum mithla yawmi al-ahzab
Sahih International
And he who believed said, "O my people, indeed I fear for you [a fate] like the day of the companies -
Pickthall
And he who believed said: O my people! Lo! I fear for you a fate like that of the factions (of old);
Yusuf Ali
Then said the man who believed: "O my people! Truly I do fear for you something like the Day (of disaster) of the Confederates (in sin)!-
40:31
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40:31
Transliteration
Mithla da/bi qawmi noohin waAAadinwathamooda wallatheena min baAAdihim wamaAllahu yureedu thulman lilAAibad
Sahih International
Like the custom of the people of Noah and of 'Aad and Thamud and those after them. And Allah wants no injustice for [His] servants.
Pickthall
A plight like that of Noah's folk, and A'ad and Thamud, and those after them, and Allah willeth no injustice for (His) slaves.
Yusuf Ali
"Something like the fate of the People of Noah, the 'Ad, and the Thamud, and those who came after them: but Allah never wishes injustice to his Servants.
40:32
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40:32
Transliteration
Waya qawmi innee akhafuAAalaykum yawma attanad
Sahih International
And O my people, indeed I fear for you the Day of Calling -
Pickthall
And, O my people! Lo! I fear for you a Day of Summoning,
Yusuf Ali
"And O my people! I fear for you a Day when there will be Mutual calling (and wailing),-
40:33
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40:33
Transliteration
Yawma tuwalloona mudbireena ma lakummina Allahi min AAasimin waman yudlili Allahufama lahu min had
Sahih International
The Day you will turn your backs fleeing; there is not for you from Allah any protector. And whoever Allah leaves astray - there is not for him any guide.
Pickthall
A day when ye will turn to flee, having no preserver from Allah: and he whom Allah sendeth astray, for him there is no guide.
Yusuf Ali
"A Day when ye shall turn your backs and flee: No defender shall ye have from Allah: Any whom Allah leaves to stray, there is none to guide...
40:34
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40:34
Transliteration
Walaqad jaakum yoosufu min qablu bilbayyinatifama ziltum fee shakkin mimma jaakum bihi hattaitha halaka qultum lan yabAAatha Allahu minbaAAdihi rasoolan kathalika yudillu Allahuman huwa musrifun murtab
Sahih International
And Joseph had already come to you before with clear proofs, but you remained in doubt of that which he brought to you, until when he died, you said, 'Never will Allah send a messenger after him.' Thus does Allah leave astray he who is a transgressor and skeptic."
Pickthall
And verily Joseph brought you of old clear proofs, yet ye ceased not to be in doubt concerning what he brought you till, when he died, ye said: Allah will not send any messenger after him. Thus Allah deceiveth him who is a prodigal, a doubter.
Yusuf Ali
"And to you there came Joseph in times gone by, with Clear Signs, but ye ceased not to doubt of the (Mission) for which he had come: At length, when he died, ye said: 'No messenger will Allah send after him.' thus doth Allah leave to stray such as transgress and live in doubt,-
40:35
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40:35
Transliteration
Allatheena yujadiloona fee ayatiAllahi bighayri sultanin atahum kaburamaqtan AAinda Allahi waAAinda allatheena amanookathalika yatbaAAu Allahu AAala kulliqalbi mutakabbirin jabbar
Sahih International
Those who dispute concerning the signs of Allah without an authority having come to them - great is hatred [of them] in the sight of Allah and in the sight of those who have believed. Thus does Allah seal over every heart [belonging to] an arrogant tyrant.
Pickthall
Those who wrangle concerning the revelations of Allah without any warrant that hath come unto them, it is greatly hateful in the sight of Allah and in the sight of those who believe. Thus doth Allah print on every arrogant, disdainful heart.
Yusuf Ali
"(Such) as dispute about the Signs of Allah, without any authority that hath reached them, grievous and odious (is such conduct) in the sight of Allah and of the Believers. Thus doth Allah, seal up every heart - of arrogant and obstinate Transgressors."
40:36
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40:36
Transliteration
Waqala firAAawnu ya hamanuibni lee sarhan laAAallee ablughu al-asbab
Sahih International
And Pharaoh said, "O Haman, construct for me a tower that I might reach the ways -
Pickthall
And Pharaoh said: O Haman! Build for me a tower that haply I may reach the roads,
Yusuf Ali
Pharaoh said: "O Haman! Build me a lofty palace, that I may attain the ways and means-
40:37
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40:37
Transliteration
Asbaba assamawatifaattaliAAa ila ilahi moosa wa-inneelaathunnuhu kathiban wakathalikazuyyina lifirAAawna soo-o AAamalihi wasudda AAani assabeeliwama kaydu firAAawna illa fee tabab
Sahih International
The ways into the heavens - so that I may look at the deity of Moses; but indeed, I think he is a liar." And thus was made attractive to Pharaoh the evil of his deed, and he was averted from the [right] way. And the plan of Pharaoh was not except in ruin.
Pickthall
The roads of the heavens, and may look upon the god of Moses, though verily I think him a liar. Thus was the evil that he did made fairseeming unto Pharaoh, and he was debarred from the (right) way. The plot of Pharaoh ended but in ruin.
Yusuf Ali
"The ways and means of (reaching) the heavens, and that I may mount up to the god of Moses: But as far as I am concerned, I think (Moses) is a liar!" Thus was made alluring, in Pharaoh's eyes, the evil of his deeds, and he was hindered from the Path; and the plot of Pharaoh led to nothing but perdition (for him).
40:38
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40:38
Transliteration
Waqala allathee amana yaqawmi ittabiAAooni ahdikum sabeela arrashad
Sahih International
And he who believed said, "O my people, follow me, I will guide you to the way of right conduct.
Pickthall
And he who believed said: O my people! Follow me. I will show you the way of right conduct.
Yusuf Ali
The man who believed said further: "O my people! Follow me: I will lead you to the Path of Right.
40:39
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40:39
Transliteration
Ya qawmi innama hathihialhayatu addunya mataAAunwa-inna al-akhirata hiya daru alqarar
Sahih International
O my people, this worldly life is only [temporary] enjoyment, and indeed, the Hereafter - that is the home of [permanent] settlement.
Pickthall
O my people! Lo! this life of the world is but a passing comfort, and lo! the Hereafter, that is the enduring home.
Yusuf Ali
"O my people! This life of the present is nothing but (temporary) convenience: It is the Hereafter that is the Home that will last.
40:40
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40:40
Transliteration
Man AAamila sayyi-atan fala yujzailla mithlaha waman AAamila salihanmin thakarin aw ontha wahuwa mu/minun faola-ikayadkhuloona aljannata yurzaqoona feeha bighayri hisab
Sahih International
Whoever does an evil deed will not be recompensed except by the like thereof; but whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - those will enter Paradise, being given provision therein without account.
Pickthall
Whoso doeth an ill-deed, he will be repaid the like thereof, while whoso doeth right, whether male or female, and is a believer, (all) such will enter the Garden, where they will be nourished without stint.
Yusuf Ali
"He that works evil will not be requited but by the like thereof: and he that works a righteous deed - whether man or woman - and is a Believer- such will enter the Garden (of Bliss): Therein will they have abundance without measure.
40:41
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40:41
Transliteration
Waya qawmi malee adAAookum ilaannajati watadAAoonanee ila annar
Sahih International
And O my people, how is it that I invite you to salvation while you invite me to the Fire?
Pickthall
And, O my people! What aileth me that I call you unto deliverance when ye call me unto the Fire?
Yusuf Ali
"And O my people! How (strange) it is for me to call you to Salvation while ye call me to the Fire!
40:42
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40:42
Transliteration
TadAAoonanee li-akfura billahiwaoshrika bihi ma laysa lee bihi AAilmun waanaadAAookum ila alAAazeezi alghaffar
Sahih International
You invite me to disbelieve in Allah and associate with Him that of which I have no knowledge, and I invite you to the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver.
Pickthall
Ye call me to disbelieve in Allah and ascribe unto Him as partners that whereof I have no knowledge, while I call you unto the Mighty, the Forgiver.
Yusuf Ali
"Ye do call upon me to blaspheme against Allah, and to join with Him partners of whom I have no knowledge; and I call you to the Exalted in Power, Who forgives again and again!"
40:43
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40:43
Transliteration
La jarama annama tadAAoonaneeilayhi laysa lahu daAAwatun fee addunya walafee al-akhirati waanna maraddana ila Allahiwaanna almusrifeena hum as-habu annar
Sahih International
Assuredly, that to which you invite me has no [response to a] supplication in this world or in the Hereafter; and indeed, our return is to Allah , and indeed, the transgressors will be companions of the Fire.
Pickthall
Assuredly that whereunto ye call me hath no claim in the world or in the Hereafter, and our return will be unto Allah, and the prodigals will be owners of the Fire.
Yusuf Ali
"Without doubt ye do call me to one who is not fit to be called to, whether in this world, or in the Hereafter; our return will be to Allah; and the Transgressors will be Companions of the Fire!
40:44
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40:44
Transliteration
Fasatathkuroona ma aqoolulakum waofawwidu amree ila Allahi inna Allahabaseerun bilAAibad
Sahih International
And you will remember what I [now] say to you, and I entrust my affair to Allah . Indeed, Allah is Seeing of [His] servants."
Pickthall
And ye will remember what I say unto you. I confide my cause unto Allah. Lo! Allah is Seer of (His) slaves.
Yusuf Ali
"Soon will ye remember what I say to you (now), My (own) affair I commit to Allah: for Allah (ever) watches over His Servants."
40:45
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40:45
Transliteration
Fawaqahu Allahu sayyi-atima makaroo wahaqa bi-ali firAAawna soo-oalAAathab
Sahih International
So Allah protected him from the evils they plotted, and the people of Pharaoh were enveloped by the worst of punishment -
Pickthall
So Allah warded off from him the evils which they plotted, while a dreadful doom encompassed Pharaoh's folk,
Yusuf Ali
Then Allah saved him from (every) ill that they plotted (against him), but the burnt of the Penalty encompassed on all sides the People of Pharaoh.
40:46
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40:46
Transliteration
Annaru yuAAradoonaAAalayha ghuduwwan waAAashiyyan wayawma taqoomu assaAAatuadkhiloo ala firAAawna ashadda alAAathab
Sahih International
The Fire, they are exposed to it morning and evening. And the Day the Hour appears [it will be said], "Make the people of Pharaoh enter the severest punishment."
Pickthall
The Fire; they are exposed to it morning and evening; and on the day when the Hour upriseth (it is said): Cause Pharaoh's folk to enter the most awful doom.
Yusuf Ali
In front of the Fire will they be brought, morning and evening: And (the sentence will be) on the Day that Judgment will be established: "Cast ye the People of Pharaoh into the severest Penalty!"
40:47
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40:47
Transliteration
Wa-ith yatahajjoona fee annarifayaqoolu adduAAafao lillatheenaistakbaroo inna kunna lakum tabaAAan fahal antummughnoona AAanna naseeban mina annar
Sahih International
And [mention] when they will argue within the Fire, and the weak will say to those who had been arrogant, "Indeed, we were [only] your followers, so will you relieve us of a share of the Fire?"
Pickthall
And when they wrangle in the Fire, the weak say unto those who were proud: Lo! we were a following unto you; will ye therefor rid us of a portion of the Fire?
Yusuf Ali
Behold, they will dispute with each other in the Fire! The weak ones (who followed) will say to those who had been arrogant, "We but followed you: Can ye then take (on yourselves) from us some share of the Fire?
40:48
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40:48
Transliteration
Qala allatheena istakbaroo innakullun feeha inna Allaha qad hakama baynaalAAibad
Sahih International
Those who had been arrogant will say, "Indeed, all [of us] are in it. Indeed, Allah has judged between the servants."
Pickthall
Those who were proud say: Lo! we are all (together) herein. Lo! Allah hath judged between (His) slaves.
Yusuf Ali
Those who had been arrogant will say: "We are all in this (Fire)! Truly, Allah has judged between (his) Servants!"
40:49
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40:49
Transliteration
Waqala allatheena fee annarilikhazanati jahannama odAAoo rabbakum yukhaffif AAannayawman mina alAAathab
Sahih International
And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, "Supplicate your Lord to lighten for us a day from the punishment."
Pickthall
And those in the Fire say unto the guards of hell: Entreat your Lord that He relieve us of a day of the torment.
Yusuf Ali
Those in the Fire will say to the Keepers of Hell: "Pray to your Lord to lighten us the Penalty for a day (at least)!"
40:50
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40:50
Transliteration
Qaloo awa lam taku ta/teekumrusulukum bilbayyinati qaloo bala qaloofadAAoo wama duAAao alkafireena illafee dalal
Sahih International
They will say, "Did there not come to you your messengers with clear proofs?" They will say, "Yes." They will reply, "Then supplicate [yourselves], but the supplication of the disbelievers is not except in error."
Pickthall
They say: Came not your messengers unto you with clear proofs? They say: Yea, verily. They say: Then do ye pray, although the prayer of disbelievers is in vain.
Yusuf Ali
They will say: "Did there not come to you your messengers with Clear Signs?" They will say, "Yes". They will reply, "Then pray (as ye like)! But the prayer of those without Faith is nothing but (futile wandering) in (mazes of) error!"
40:51
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40:51
Transliteration
Inna lanansuru rusulanawallatheena amanoo fee alhayatiaddunya wayawma yaqoomu al-ashhad
Sahih International
Indeed, We will support Our messengers and those who believe during the life of this world and on the Day when the witnesses will stand -
Pickthall
Lo! We verily do help Our messengers, and those who believe, in the life of the world and on the day when the witnesses arise,
Yusuf Ali
We will, without doubt, help our messengers and those who believe, (both) in this world's life and on the Day when the Witnesses will stand forth,-
40:52
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40:52
Transliteration
Yawma la yanfaAAu aththalimeenamaAAthiratuhum walahumu allaAAnatu walahum soo-o addar
Sahih International
The Day their excuse will not benefit the wrongdoers, and they will have the curse, and they will have the worst home.
Pickthall
The day when their excuse availeth not the evil-doers, and theirs is the curse, and theirs the ill abode.
Yusuf Ali
The Day when no profit will it be to Wrong-doers to present their excuses, but they will (only) have the Curse and the Home of Misery.
40:53
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40:53
Transliteration
Walaqad atayna moosaalhuda waawrathna banee isra-eela alkitab
Sahih International
And We had certainly given Moses guidance, and We caused the Children of Israel to inherit the Scripture
Pickthall
And We verily gave Moses the guidance, and We caused the Children of Israel to inherit the Scripture,
Yusuf Ali
We did aforetime give Moses the (Book of) Guidance, and We gave the book in inheritance to the Children of Israel,-
40:54
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40:54
Transliteration
Hudan wathikra li-olee al-albab
Sahih International
As guidance and a reminder for those of understanding.
Pickthall
A guide and a reminder for men of understanding.
Yusuf Ali
A Guide and a Message to men of Understanding.
40:55
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40:55
Transliteration
Fasbir inna waAAda Allahihaqqun wastaghfir lithanbika wasabbihbihamdi rabbika bilAAashiyyi wal-ibkar
Sahih International
So be patient, [O Muhammad]. Indeed, the promise of Allah is truth. And ask forgiveness for your sin and exalt [ Allah ] with praise of your Lord in the evening and the morning.
Pickthall
Then have patience (O Muhammad). Lo! the promise of Allah is true. And ask forgiveness of thy sin, and hymn the praise of thy Lord at fall of night and in the early hours.
Yusuf Ali
Patiently, then, persevere: for the Promise of Allah is true: and ask forgiveness for thy fault, and celebrate the Praises of thy Lord in the evening and in the morning.
40:56
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40:56
Transliteration
Inna allatheena yujadiloonafee ayati Allahi bighayri sultanin atahumin fee sudoorihim illa kibrun ma hum bibaligheehifastaAAith billahi innahu huwa assameeAAualbaseer
Sahih International
Indeed, those who dispute concerning the signs of Allah without [any] authority having come to them - there is not within their breasts except pride, [the extent of] which they cannot reach. So seek refuge in Allah . Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Seeing.
Pickthall
Lo! those who wrangle concerning the revelations of Allah without a warrant having come unto them, there is naught else in their breasts save pride which they will never attain. So take thou refuge in Allah. Lo! He, only He, is the Hearer, the Seer.
Yusuf Ali
Those who dispute about the signs of Allah without any authority bestowed on them,- there is nothing in their breasts but (the quest of) greatness, which they shall never attain to: seek refuge, then, in Allah: It is He Who hears and sees (all things).
40:57
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40:57
Transliteration
Lakhalqu assamawati wal-ardiakbaru min khalqi annasi walakinna aktharaannasi la yaAAlamoon
Sahih International
The creation of the heavens and earth is greater than the creation of mankind, but most of the people do not know.
Pickthall
Assuredly the creation of the heavens and the earth is greater than the creation of mankind; but most of mankind know not.
Yusuf Ali
Assuredly the creation of the heavens and the earth is a greater (matter) than the creation of men: Yet most men understand not.
40:58
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40:58
Transliteration
Wama yastawee al-aAAma walbaseeruwallatheena amanoo waAAamiloo assalihatiwala almusee-o qaleelan ma tatathakkaroon
Sahih International
And not equal are the blind and the seeing, nor are those who believe and do righteous deeds and the evildoer. Little do you remember.
Pickthall
And the blind man and the seer are not equal, neither are those who believe and do good works (equal with) the evil-doer. Little do ye reflect!
Yusuf Ali
Not equal are the blind and those who (clearly) see: Nor are (equal) those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and those who do evil. Little do ye learn by admonition!
40:59
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40:59
Transliteration
Inna assaAAata laatiyatunla rayba feeha walakinna akthara annasila yu/minoon
Sahih International
Indeed, the Hour is coming - no doubt about it - but most of the people do not believe.
Pickthall
Lo! the Hour is surely coming, there is no doubt thereof; yet most of mankind believe not.
Yusuf Ali
The Hour will certainly come: Therein is no doubt: Yet most men believe not.
40:60
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40:60
Transliteration
Waqala rabbukumu odAAoonee astajiblakum inna allatheena yastakbiroona AAan AAibadateesayadkhuloona jahannama dakhireen
Sahih International
And your Lord says, "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.
Pickthall
And your Lord hath said: Pray unto Me and I will hear your prayer. Lo! those who scorn My service, they will enter hell, disgraced.
Yusuf Ali
And your Lord says: "Call on Me; I will answer your (Prayer): but those who are too arrogant to serve Me will surely find themselves in Hell - in humiliation!"
40:61
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40:61
Transliteration
Allahu allathee jaAAala lakumuallayla litaskunoo feehi wannahara mubsiraninna Allaha lathoo fadlin AAala annasiwalakinna akthara annasi layashkuroon
Sahih International
It is Allah who made for you the night that you may rest therein and the day giving sight. Indeed, Allah is full of bounty to the people, but most of the people are not grateful.
Pickthall
Allah it is Who hath appointed for you night that ye may rest therein, and day for seeing. Lo! Allah is a Lord of bounty for mankind, yet most of mankind give not thanks.
Yusuf Ali
It is Allah Who has made the Night for you, that ye may rest therein, and the days as that which helps (you) to see. Verily Allah is full of Grace and Bounty to men: yet most men give no thanks.
40:62
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40:62
Transliteration
Thalikumu Allahu rabbukum khaliqukulli shay-in la ilaha illa huwa faannatu/fakoon
Sahih International
That is Allah , your Lord, Creator of all things; there is no deity except Him, so how are you deluded?
Pickthall
Such is Allah, your Lord, the Creator of all things, There is no Allah save Him. How then are ye perverted?
Yusuf Ali
Such is Allah, your Lord, the Creator of all things, there is no god but He: Then how ye are deluded away from the Truth!
40:63
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40:63
Transliteration
Kathalika yu/faku allatheena kanoobi-ayati Allahi yajhadoon
Sahih International
Thus were those [before you] deluded who were rejecting the signs of Allah .
Pickthall
Thus are they perverted who deny the revelations of Allah.
Yusuf Ali
Thus are deluded those who are wont to reject the Signs of Allah.
40:64
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40:64
Transliteration
Allahu allathee jaAAala lakumual-arda qararan wassamaa binaanwasawwarakum faahsana suwarakum warazaqakummina attayyibati thalikumu Allahurabbukum fatabaraka Allahu rabbu alAAalameen
Sahih International
It is Allah who made for you the earth a place of settlement and the sky a ceiling and formed you and perfected your forms and provided you with good things. That is Allah , your Lord; then blessed is Allah , Lord of the worlds.
Pickthall
Allah it is Who appointed for you the earth for a dwelling-place and the sky for a canopy, and fashioned you and perfected your shapes, and hath provided you with good things. Such is Allah, your Lord. Then blessed be Allah, the Lord of the Worlds!
Yusuf Ali
It is Allah Who has made for you the earth as a resting place, and the sky as a canopy, and has given you shape- and made your shapes beautiful,- and has provided for you Sustenance, of things pure and good;- such is Allah your Lord. So Glory to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds!
40:65
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40:65
Transliteration
Huwa alhayyu la ilahailla huwa fadAAoohu mukhliseena lahu addeenaalhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameen
Sahih International
He is the Ever-Living; there is no deity except Him, so call upon Him, [being] sincere to Him in religion. [All] praise is [due] to Allah , Lord of the worlds.
Pickthall
He is the Living One. There is no Allah save Him. So pray unto Him, making religion pure for Him (only). Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds!
Yusuf Ali
He is the Living (One): There is no god but He: Call upon Him, giving Him sincere devotion. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds!
40:66
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40:66
Transliteration
Qul innee nuheetu an aAAbuda allatheenatadAAoona min dooni Allahi lamma jaaniyaalbayyinatu min rabbee waomirtu an oslima lirabbi alAAalameen
Sahih International
Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been forbidden to worship those you call upon besides Allah once the clear proofs have come to me from my Lord, and I have been commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds."
Pickthall
Say (O Muhammad): I am forbidden to worship those unto whom ye cry beside Allah since there have come unto me clear proofs from my Lord, and I am commanded to surrender to the Lord of the Worlds.
Yusuf Ali
Say: "I have been forbidden to invoke those whom ye invoke besides Allah,- seeing that the Clear Signs have come to me from my Lord; and I have been commanded to bow (in Islam) to the Lord of the Worlds."
40:67
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40:67
Transliteration
Huwa allathee khalaqakum min turabinthumma min nutfatin thumma min AAalaqatin thummayukhrijukum tiflan thumma litablughoo ashuddakum thummalitakoonoo shuyookhan waminkum man yutawaffa min qabluwalitablughoo ajalan musamman walaAAallakum taAAqiloon
Sahih International
It is He who created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot; then He brings you out as a child; then [He develops you] that you reach your [time of] maturity, then [further] that you become elders. And among you is he who is taken in death before [that], so that you reach a specified term; and perhaps you will use reason.
Pickthall
He it is Who created you from dust, then from a drop (of seed) then from a clot, then bringeth you forth as a child, then (ordaineth) that ye attain full strength and afterward that ye become old men - though some among you die before - and that ye reach an appointed term, that haply ye may understand.
Yusuf Ali
It is He Who has created you from dust then from a sperm-drop, then from a leech-like clot; then does he get you out (into the light) as a child: then lets you (grow and) reach your age of full strength; then lets you become old,- though of you there are some who die before;- and lets you reach a Term appointed; in order that ye may learn wisdom.
40:68
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40:68
Transliteration
Huwa allathee yuhyee wayumeetufa-itha qada amran fa-innama yaqoolu lahukun fayakoon
Sahih International
He it is who gives life and causes death; and when He decrees a matter, He but says to it, "Be," and it is.
Pickthall
He it is Who quickeneth and giveth death. When He ordaineth a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is.
Yusuf Ali
It is He Who gives Life and Death; and when He decides upon an affair, He says to it, "Be", and it is.
40:69
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40:69
Transliteration
Alam tara ila allatheena yujadiloonafee ayati Allahi anna yusrafoon
Sahih International
Do you not consider those who dispute concerning the signs of Allah - how are they averted?
Pickthall
Hast thou not seen those who wrangle concerning the revelations of Allah, how they are turned away? -
Yusuf Ali
Seest thou not those that dispute concerning the Signs of Allah? How are they turned away (from Reality)?-
40:70
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40:70
Transliteration
Allatheena kaththaboo bilkitabiwabima arsalna bihi rusulana fasawfayaAAlamoon
Sahih International
Those who deny the Book and that with which We sent Our messengers - they are going to know,
Pickthall
Those who deny the Scripture and that wherewith We send Our messengers. But they will come to know,
Yusuf Ali
Those who reject the Book and the (revelations) with which We sent our messengers: but soon shall they know,-
40:71
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40:71
Transliteration
Ithi al-aghlalu fee aAAnaqihimwassalasilu yushaboon
Sahih International
When the shackles are around their necks and the chains; they will be dragged
Pickthall
When carcans are about their necks and chains. They are dragged
Yusuf Ali
When the yokes (shall be) round their necks, and the chains; they shall be dragged along-
40:72
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40:72
Transliteration
Fee alhameemi thumma fee annariyusjaroon
Sahih International
In boiling water; then in the Fire they will be filled [with flame].
Pickthall
Through boiling waters; then they are thrust into the Fire.
Yusuf Ali
In the boiling fetid fluid: then in the Fire shall they be burned;
40:73
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40:73
Transliteration
Thumma qeela lahum ayna ma kuntumtushrikoon
Sahih International
Then it will be said to them, "Where is that which you used to associate [with Him in worship]
Pickthall
Then it is said unto them: Where are (all) that ye used to make partners (in the Sovereignty)
Yusuf Ali
Then shall it be said to them: "Where are the (deities) to which ye gave part-worship-
40:74
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40:74
Transliteration
Min dooni Allahi qaloo dallooAAanna bal lam nakun nadAAoo min qablu shay-an kathalikayudillu Allahu alkafireen
Sahih International
Other than Allah ?" They will say, "They have departed from us; rather, we did not used to invoke previously anything." Thus does Allah put astray the disbelievers.
Pickthall
Beside Allah? They say: They have failed us; but we used not to pray to anything before. Thus doth Allah send astray the disbelievers (in His guidance).
Yusuf Ali
"In derogation of Allah?" They will reply: "They have left us in the lurch: Nay, we invoked not, of old, anything (that had real existence)." Thus does Allah leave the Unbelievers to stray.
40:75
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40:75
Transliteration
Thalikum bima kuntum tafrahoonafee al-ardi bighayri alhaqqi wabima kuntumtamrahoon
Sahih International
[The angels will say], "That was because you used to exult upon the earth without right and you used to behave insolently.
Pickthall
(And it is said unto them): This is because ye exulted in the earth without right, and because ye were petulant.
Yusuf Ali
"That was because ye were wont to rejoice on the earth in things other than the Truth, and that ye were wont to be insolent.
40:76
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40:76
Transliteration
Odkhuloo abwaba jahannama khalideenafeeha fabi/sa mathwa almutakabbireen
Sahih International
Enter the gates of Hell to abide eternally therein, and wretched is the residence of the arrogant."
Pickthall
Enter ye the gates of hell, to dwell therein. Evil is the habitation of the scornful.
Yusuf Ali
"Enter ye the gates of Hell, to dwell therein: and evil is (this) abode of the arrogant!"
40:77
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40:77
Transliteration
Fasbir inna waAAda Allahihaqqun fa-imma nuriyannaka baAAda allatheenaAAiduhum aw natawaffayannaka fa-ilayna yurjaAAoon
Sahih International
So be patient, [O Muhammad]; indeed, the promise of Allah is truth. And whether We show you some of what We have promised them or We take you in death, it is to Us they will be returned.
Pickthall
Then have patience (O Muhammad). Lo! the promise of Allah is true. And whether we let thee see a part of that which We promise them, or (whether) We cause thee to die, still unto Us they will be brought back.
Yusuf Ali
So persevere in patience; for the Promise of Allah is true: and whether We show thee (in this life) some part of what We promise them,- or We take thy soul (to Our Mercy) (before that),-(in any case) it is to Us that they shall (all) return.
40:78
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40:78
Transliteration
Walaqad arsalna rusulan min qablikaminhum man qasasna AAalayka waminhum man lamnaqsus AAalayka wama kana lirasoolinan ya/tiya bi-ayatin illa bi-ithni Allahifa-itha jaa amru Allahi qudiya bilhaqqiwakhasira hunalika almubtiloon
Sahih International
And We have already sent messengers before you. Among them are those [whose stories] We have related to you, and among them are those [whose stories] We have not related to you. And it was not for any messenger to bring a sign [or verse] except by permission of Allah . So when the command of Allah comes, it will be concluded in truth, and the falsifiers will thereupon lose [all].
Pickthall
Verily We sent messengers before thee, among them those of whom We have told thee, and some of whom We have not told thee; and it was not given to any messenger that he should bring a portent save by Allah's leave, but when Allah's commandment cometh (the cause) is judged aright, and the followers of vanity will then be lost.
Yusuf Ali
We did aforetime send messengers before thee: of them there are some whose story We have related to thee, and some whose story We have not related to thee. It was not (possible) for any messenger to bring a sign except by the leave of Allah: but when the Command of Allah issued, the matter was decided in truth and justice, and there perished, there and then those who stood on Falsehoods.
40:79
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40:79
Transliteration
Allahu allathee jaAAala lakumual-anAAama litarkaboo minha waminhata/kuloon
Sahih International
It is Allah who made for you the grazing animals upon which you ride, and some of them you eat.
Pickthall
Allah it is Who hath appointed for you cattle, that ye may ride on some of them, and eat of some -
Yusuf Ali
It is Allah Who made cattle for you, that ye may use some for riding and some for food;
40:80
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40:80
Transliteration
Walakum feeha manafiAAuwalitablughoo AAalayha hajatan fee sudoorikumwaAAalayha waAAala alfulki tuhmaloon
Sahih International
And for you therein are [other] benefits and that you may realize upon them a need which is in your breasts; and upon them and upon ships you are carried.
Pickthall
(Many) benefits ye have from them - and that ye may satisfy by their means a need that is in your breasts, and may be borne upon them as upon the ship.
Yusuf Ali
And there are (other) advantages in them for you (besides); that ye may through them attain to any need (there may be) in your hearts; and on them and on ships ye are carried.
40:81
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40:81
Transliteration
Wayureekum ayatihi faayya ayatiAllahi tunkiroon
Sahih International
And He shows you His signs. So which of the signs of Allah do you deny?
Pickthall
And He showeth you His tokens. Which, then, of the tokens of Allah do ye deny?
Yusuf Ali
And He shows you (always) His Signs: then which of the Signs of Allah will ye deny?
40:82
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40:82
Transliteration
Afalam yaseeroo fee al-ardi fayanthurookayfa kana AAaqibatu allatheena min qablihimkanoo akthara minhum waashadda quwwatan waatharanfee al-ardi fama aghna AAanhum ma kanooyaksiboon
Sahih International
Have they not traveled through the land and observed how was the end of those before them? They were more numerous than themselves and greater in strength and in impression on the land, but they were not availed by what they used to earn.
Pickthall
Have they not travelled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for those before them? They were more numerous than these, and mightier in power and (in the) traces (which they left behind them) in the earth. But all that they used to earn availed them not.
Yusuf Ali
Do they not travel through the earth and see what was the End of those before them? They were more numerous than these and superior in strength and in the traces (they have left) in the land: Yet all that they accomplished was of no profit to them.
40:83
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40:83
Transliteration
Falamma jaat-hum rusuluhum bilbayyinatifarihoo bima AAindahum mina alAAilmi wahaqabihim ma kanoo bihi yastahzi-oon
Sahih International
And when their messengers came to them with clear proofs, they [merely] rejoiced in what they had of knowledge, but they were enveloped by what they used to ridicule.
Pickthall
And when their messengers brought them clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty) they exulted in the knowledge they (themselves) possessed. And that which they were wont to mock befell them.
Yusuf Ali
For when their messengers came to them with Clear Signs, they exulted in such knowledge (and skill) as they had; but that very (Wrath) at which they were wont to scoff hemmed them in.
40:84
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40:84
Transliteration
Falamma raaw ba/sana qalooamanna billahi wahdahuwakafarna bima kunna bihi mushrikeen
Sahih International
And when they saw Our punishment, they said," We believe in Allah alone and disbelieve in that which we used to associate with Him."
Pickthall
Then, when they saw Our doom, they said: We believe in Allah only and reject (all) that we used to associate (with Him).
Yusuf Ali
But when they saw Our Punishment, they said: "We believe in Allah,- the one Allah - and we reject the partners we used to join with Him."
40:85
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40:85
Transliteration
Falam yaku yanfaAAuhum eemanuhum lammaraaw ba/sana sunnata Allahi allatee qad khalat feeAAibadihi wakhasira hunalika alkafiroon
Sahih International
But never did their faith benefit them once they saw Our punishment. [It is] the established way of Allah which has preceded among His servants. And the disbelievers thereupon lost [all].
Pickthall
But their faith could not avail them when they saw Our doom. This is Allah's law which hath ever taken course for His bondmen. And then the disbelievers will be ruined.
Yusuf Ali
But their professing the Faith when they (actually) saw Our Punishment was not going to profit them. (Such has been) Allah's Way of dealing with His Servants (from the most ancient times). And even thus did the Rejecters of Allah perish (utterly)!



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