Chapter 47
Surah Muĥammad - سورة محمد
(Muhammad)
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Transliteration
Allatheena kafaroo wasaddooAAan sabeeli Allahi adalla aAAmalahum Sahih International
Those who disbelieve and avert [people] from the way of Allah - He will waste their deeds.Pickthall
Those who disbelieve and turn (men) from the way of Allah, He rendereth their actions vain.Yusuf Ali
Those who reject Allah and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah,- their deeds will Allah render astray (from their mark).
Transliteration
Wallatheena amanoowaAAamiloo assalihati waamanoo bimanuzzila AAala muhammadin wahuwa alhaqqu minrabbihim kaffara AAanhum sayyi-atihim waaslahabalahum Sahih International
And those who believe and do righteous deeds and believe in what has been sent down upon Muhammad - and it is the truth from their Lord - He will remove from them their misdeeds and amend their condition.Pickthall
And those who believe and do good works and believe in that which is revealed unto Muhammad - and it is the truth from their Lord - He riddeth them of their ill-deeds and improveth their state.Yusuf Ali
But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and believe in the (Revelation) sent down to Muhammad - for it is the Truth from their Lord,- He will remove from them their ills and improve their condition.
Transliteration
Thalika bi-anna allatheenakafaroo ittabaAAoo albatila waanna allatheena amanooittabaAAoo alhaqqa min rabbihim kathalika yadribuAllahu linnasi amthalahumSahih International
That is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood, and those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus does Allah present to the people their comparisons.Pickthall
That is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood and because those who believe follow the truth from their Lord. Thus Allah coineth their similitudes for mankind.Yusuf Ali
This because those who reject Allah follow vanities, while those who believe follow the Truth from their Lord: Thus does Allah set forth for men their lessons by similitudes.
Transliteration
Fa-itha laqeetumu allatheenakafaroo fadarba arriqabi hattaitha athkhantumoohum fashuddoo alwathaqa fa-immamannan baAAdu wa-imma fidaan hatta tadaAAaalharbu awzaraha thalika walaw yashaoAllahu lantasara minhum walakinliyabluwa baAAdakum bibaAAdin wallatheenaqutiloo fee sabeeli Allahi falan yudillaaAAmalahumSahih International
So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That [is the command]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah - never will He waste their deeds.Pickthall
Now when ye meet in battle those who disbelieve, then it is smiting of the necks until, when ye have routed them, then making fast of bonds; and afterward either grace or ransom till the war lay down its burdens. That (is the ordinance). And if Allah willed He could have punished them (without you) but (thus it is ordained) that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He rendereth not their actions vain.Yusuf Ali
Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.
Transliteration
sayahdeehim wayuslihu balahumSahih International
He will guide them and amend their conditionPickthall
He will guide them and improve their state, Yusuf Ali
Soon will He guide them and improve their condition, 
Transliteration
Wayudkhiluhumu aljannata AAarrafahalahumSahih International
And admit them to Paradise, which He has made known to them.Pickthall
And bring them in unto the Garden which He hath made known to them.Yusuf Ali
And admit them to the Garden which He has announced for them. 
Transliteration
Ya ayyuha allatheena amanooin tansuroo Allaha yansurkum wayuthabbit aqdamakumSahih International
O you who have believed, if you support Allah , He will support you and plant firmly your feet.Pickthall
O ye who believe! If ye help Allah, He will help you and will make your foothold firm.Yusuf Ali
O ye who believe! If ye will aid (the cause of) Allah, He will aid you, and plant your feet firmly.
Transliteration
Wallatheena kafaroo fataAAsanlahum waadalla aAAmalahumSahih International
But those who disbelieve - for them is misery, and He will waste their deeds.Pickthall
And those who disbelieve, perdition is for them, and He will make their actions vain.Yusuf Ali
But those who reject (Allah),- for them is destruction, and (Allah) will render their deeds astray (from their mark).
Transliteration
Thalika bi-annahum karihoo maanzala Allahu faahbata aAAmalahumSahih International
That is because they disliked what Allah revealed, so He rendered worthless their deeds.Pickthall
That is because they are averse to that which Allah hath revealed, therefor maketh He their actions fruitless.Yusuf Ali
That is because they hate the Revelation of Allah; so He has made their deeds fruitless.
Transliteration
Afalam yaseeroo fee al-ardi fayanthurookayfa kana AAaqibatu allatheena min qablihimdammara Allahu AAalayhim walilkafireena amthaluhaSahih International
Have they not traveled through the land and seen how was the end of those before them? Allah destroyed [everything] over them, and for the disbelievers is something comparable.Pickthall
Have they not travelled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for those who were before them? Allah wiped them out. And for the disbelievers there will be the like thereof.Yusuf Ali
Do they not travel through the earth, and see what was the End of those before them (who did evil)? Allah brought utter destruction on them, and similar (fates await) those who reject Allah.
Transliteration
Thalika bi-anna Allaha mawlaallatheena amanoo waanna alkafireena lamawla lahum Sahih International
That is because Allah is the protector of those who have believed and because the disbelievers have no protector.Pickthall
That is because Allah is patron of those who believe, and because the disbelievers have no patron.Yusuf Ali
That is because Allah is the Protector of those who believe, but those who reject Allah have no protector.
Transliteration
Inna Allaha yudkhilu allatheenaamanoo waAAamiloo assalihati jannatintajree min tahtiha al-anharu wallatheenakafaroo yatamattaAAoona waya/kuloona kama ta/kulu al-anAAamuwannaru mathwan lahum Sahih International
Indeed, Allah will admit those who have believed and done righteous deeds to gardens beneath which rivers flow, but those who disbelieve enjoy themselves and eat as grazing livestock eat, and the Fire will be a residence for them.Pickthall
Lo! Allah will cause those who believe and do good works to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow; while those who disbelieve take their comfort in this life and eat even as the cattle eat, and the Fire is their habitation.Yusuf Ali
Verily Allah will admit those who believe and do righteous deeds, to Gardens beneath which rivers flow; while those who reject Allah will enjoy (this world) and eat as cattle eat; and the Fire will be their abode.
Transliteration
Wakaayyin min qaryatin hiya ashaddu quwwatanmin qaryatika allatee akhrajatka ahlaknahum fala nasiralahum Sahih International
And how many a city was stronger than your city [Makkah] which drove you out? We destroyed them; and there was no helper for them.Pickthall
And how many a township stronger than thy township (O Muhammad) which hath cast thee out, have We destroyed, and they had no helper!Yusuf Ali
And how many cities, with more power than thy city which has driven thee out, have We destroyed (for their sins)? and there was none to aid them.
Transliteration
Afaman kana AAala bayyinatinmin rabbihi kaman zuyyina lahu soo-o AAamalihi wattabaAAooahwaahum Sahih International
So is he who is on clear evidence from his Lord like him to whom the evil of his work has been made attractive and they follow their [own] desires?Pickthall
Is he who relieth on a clear proof from his Lord like those for whom the evil that they do is beautified while they follow their own lusts?Yusuf Ali
Is then one who is on a clear (Path) from his Lord, no better than one to whom the evil of his conduct seems pleasing, and such as follow their own lusts?
Transliteration
Mathalu aljannati allatee wuAAidaalmuttaqoona feeha anharun min ma-in ghayri asininwaanharun min labanin lam yataghayyar taAAmuhuwaanharun min khamrin laththatin lishsharibeenawaanharun min AAasalin musaffan walahum feehamin kulli aththamarati wamaghfiratun min rabbihimkaman huwa khalidun fee annari wasuqoo maanhameeman faqattaAAa amAAaahumSahih International
Is the description of Paradise, which the righteous are promised, wherein are rivers of water unaltered, rivers of milk the taste of which never changes, rivers of wine delicious to those who drink, and rivers of purified honey, in which they will have from all [kinds of] fruits and forgiveness from their Lord, like [that of] those who abide eternally in the Fire and are given to drink scalding water that will sever their intestines?Pickthall
A similitude of the Garden which those who keep their duty (to Allah) are promised: Therein are rivers of water unpolluted, and rivers of milk whereof the flavour changeth not, and rivers of wine delicious to the drinkers, and rivers of clear-run honey; therein for them is every kind of fruit, with pardon from their Lord. (Are those who enjoy all this) like those who are immortal in the Fire and are given boiling water to drink so that it teareth their bowels?Yusuf Ali
(Here is) a Parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised: in it are rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine, a joy to those who drink; and rivers of honey pure and clear. In it there are for them all kinds of fruits; and Grace from their Lord. (Can those in such Bliss) be compared to such as shall dwell for ever in the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels (to pieces)?
Transliteration
Waminhum man yastamiAAu ilayka hattaitha kharajoo min AAindika qaloo lillatheenaootoo alAAilma matha qala anifan ola-ikaallatheena tabaAAa Allahu AAalaquloobihim wattabaAAoo ahwaahum Sahih International
And among them, [O Muhammad], are those who listen to you, until when they depart from you, they say to those who were given knowledge, "What has he said just now?" Those are the ones of whom Allah has sealed over their hearts and who have followed their [own] desires.Pickthall
Among them are some who give ear unto thee (Muhammad) till, when they go forth from thy presence they say unto those who have been given knowledge: What was that he said just now? Those are they whose hearts Allah hath sealed, and they follow their own lusts.Yusuf Ali
And among them are men who listen to thee, but in the end, when they go out from thee, they say to those who have received Knowledge, "What is it he said just then?" Such are men whose hearts Allah has sealed, and who follow their own lusts.
Transliteration
Wallatheena ihtadaw zadahumhudan waatahum taqwahumSahih International
And those who are guided - He increases them in guidance and gives them their righteousness.Pickthall
While as for those who walk aright, He addeth to their guidance, and giveth them their protection (against evil).Yusuf Ali
But to those who receive Guidance, He increases the (light of) Guidance, and bestows on them their Piety and Restraint (from evil).
Transliteration
Fahal yanthuroona illaassaAAata an ta/tiyahum baghtatan faqad jaaashratuha faanna lahum itha jaat-humthikrahumSahih International
Then do they await except that the Hour should come upon them unexpectedly? But already there have come [some of] its indications. Then what good to them, when it has come, will be their remembrance?Pickthall
Await they aught save the Hour, that it should come upon them unawares? And the beginnings thereof have already come. But how, when it hath come upon them, can they take their warning?Yusuf Ali
Do they then only wait for the Hour,- that it should come on them of a sudden? But already have come some tokens thereof, and when it (actually) is on them, how can they benefit then by their admonition?
Transliteration
FaAAlam annahu la ilahailla Allahu wastaghfir lithanbikawalilmu/mineena walmu/minati wallahuyaAAlamu mutaqallabakum wamathwakumSahih International
So know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women. And Allah knows of your movement and your resting place.Pickthall
So know (O Muhammad) that there is no Allah save Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy sin and for believing men and believing women. Allah knoweth (both) your place of turmoil and your place of rest.Yusuf Ali
Know, therefore, that there is no god but Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy fault, and for the men and women who believe: for Allah knows how ye move about and how ye dwell in your homes.
Transliteration
Wayaqoolu allatheena amanoolawla nuzzilat sooratun fa-itha onzilat sooratun muhkamatunwathukira feeha alqitalu raayta allatheenafee quloobihim maradun yanthuroona ilayka natharaalmaghshiyyi AAalayhi mina almawti faawla lahumSahih International
Those who believe say, "Why has a surah not been sent down? But when a precise surah is revealed and fighting is mentioned therein, you see those in whose hearts is hypocrisy looking at you with a look of one overcome by death. And more appropriate for them [would have been]Pickthall
And those who believe say: If only a surah were revealed! But when a decisive surah is revealed and war is mentioned therein, thou seest those in whose hearts is a disease looking at thee with the look of men fainting unto death. Therefor woe unto them!Yusuf Ali
Those who believe say, "Why is not a sura sent down (for us)?" But when a sura of basic or categorical meaning is revealed, and fighting is mentioned therein, thou wilt see those in whose hearts is a disease looking at thee with a look of one in swoon at the approach of death. But more fitting for them-
Transliteration
TaAAatun waqawlun maAAroofun fa-ithaAAazama al-amru falaw sadaqoo Allaha lakanakhayran lahum Sahih International
Obedience and good words. And when the matter [of fighting] was determined, if they had been true to Allah , it would have been better for them.Pickthall
Obedience and a civil word. Then, when the matter is determined, if they are loyal to Allah it will be well for them.Yusuf Ali
Were it to obey and say what is just, and when a matter is resolved on, it were best for them if they were true to Allah.
Transliteration
Fahal AAasaytum in tawallaytum an tufsidoofee al-ardi watuqattiAAoo arhamakumSahih International
So would you perhaps, if you turned away, cause corruption on earth and sever your [ties of] relationship?Pickthall
Would ye then, if ye were given the command, work corruption in the land and sever your ties of kinship?Yusuf Ali
Then, is it to be expected of you, if ye were put in authority, that ye will do mischief in the land, and break your ties of kith and kin?
Transliteration
Ola-ika allatheena laAAanahumuAllahu faasammahum waaAAma absarahumSahih International
Those [who do so] are the ones that Allah has cursed, so He deafened them and blinded their vision.Pickthall
Such are they whom Allah curseth so that He deafeneth them and maketh blind their eyes.Yusuf Ali
Such are the men whom Allah has cursed for He has made them deaf and blinded their sight.
Transliteration
Afala yatadabbaroona alqur-anaam AAala quloobin aqfaluhaSahih International
Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an, or are there locks upon [their] hearts?Pickthall
Will they then not meditate on the Qur'an, or are there locks on the hearts?Yusuf Ali
Do they not then earnestly seek to understand the Qur'an, or are their hearts locked up by them?
Transliteration
Inna allatheena irtaddoo AAalaadbarihim min baAAdi ma tabayyana lahumu alhudaashshaytanu sawwala lahum waamla lahumSahih International
Indeed, those who reverted back [to disbelief] after guidance had become clear to them - Satan enticed them and prolonged hope for them.Pickthall
Lo! those who turn back after the guidance hath been manifested unto them, Satan hath seduced them, and He giveth them the rein.Yusuf Ali
Those who turn back as apostates after Guidance was clearly shown to them,- the Evil One has instigated them and busied them up with false hopes.
Transliteration
Thalika bi-annahum qaloo lillatheenakarihoo ma nazzala Allahu sanuteeAAukum feebaAAdi al-amri wallahu yaAAlamu israrahumSahih International
That is because they said to those who disliked what Allah sent down, "We will obey you in part of the matter." And Allah knows what they conceal.Pickthall
That is because they say unto those who hate what Allah hath revealed: We will obey you in some matters; and Allah knoweth their secret talk.Yusuf Ali
This, because they said to those who hate what Allah has revealed, "We will obey you in part of (this) matter"; but Allah knows their (inner) secrets.
Transliteration
Fakayfa itha tawaffat-humu almala-ikatuyadriboona wujoohahum waadbarahum Sahih International
Then how [will it be] when the angels take them in death, striking their faces and their backs?Pickthall
Then how (will it be with them) when the angels gather them, smiting their faces and their backs!Yusuf Ali
But how (will it be) when the angels take their souls at death, and smite their faces and their backs?
Transliteration
Thalika bi-annahumu ittabaAAoo maaskhata Allaha wakarihoo ridwanahufaahbata aAAmalahumSahih International
That is because they followed what angered Allah and disliked [what earns] His pleasure, so He rendered worthless their deeds.Pickthall
That will be because they followed that which angereth Allah, and hated that which pleaseth Him. Therefor He hath made their actions vain.Yusuf Ali
This because they followed that which called forth the Wrath of Allah, and they hated Allah's good pleasure; so He made their deeds of no effect.
Transliteration
Am hasiba allatheena feequloobihim maradun an lan yukhrija Allahu adghanahumSahih International
Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah would never expose their [feelings of] hatred?Pickthall
Or do those in whose hearts is a disease deem that Allah will not bring to light their (secret) hates?Yusuf Ali
Or do those in whose hearts is a disease, think that Allah will not bring to light all their rancour?
Transliteration
Walaw nashao laaraynakahumfalaAAaraftahum biseemahum walataAArifannahum fee lahnialqawli wallahu yaAAlamu aAAmalakum Sahih International
And if We willed, We could show them to you, and you would know them by their mark; but you will surely know them by the tone of [their] speech. And Allah knows your deeds.Pickthall
And if We would, We could show them unto thee (Muhammad) so that thou shouldst know them surely by their marks. And thou shalt know them by the burden of their talk. And Allah knoweth your deeds.Yusuf Ali
Had We so wiled, We could have shown them up to thee, and thou shouldst have known them by their marks: but surely thou wilt know them by the tone of their speech! And Allah knows all that ye do.
Transliteration
Walanabluwannakum hattanaAAlama almujahideena minkum wassabireenawanabluwa akhbarakumSahih International
And We will surely test you until We make evident those who strive among you [for the cause of Allah ] and the patient, and We will test your affairs.Pickthall
And verily We shall try you till We know those of you who strive hard (for the cause of Allah) and the steadfast, and till We test your record.Yusuf Ali
And We shall try you until We test those among you who strive their utmost and persevere in patience; and We shall try your reported (mettle).
Transliteration
Inna allatheena kafaroo wasaddooAAan sabeeli Allahi washaqqoo arrasoola minbaAAdi ma tabayyana lahumu alhuda lan yadurooAllaha shay-an wasayuhbitu aAAmalahumSahih International
Indeed, those who disbelieved and averted [people] from the path of Allah and opposed the Messenger after guidance had become clear to them - never will they harm Allah at all, and He will render worthless their deeds.Pickthall
Lo! those who disbelieve and turn from the way of Allah and oppose the messenger after the guidance hath been manifested unto them, they hurt Allah not a jot, and He will make their actions fruitless.Yusuf Ali
Those who reject Allah, hinder (men) from the Path of Allah, and resist the Messenger, after Guidance has been clearly shown to them, will not injure Allah in the least, but He will make their deeds of no effect.
Transliteration
Ya ayyuha allatheena amanooateeAAoo Allaha waateeAAoo arrasoolawala tubtiloo aAAmalakumSahih International
O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and do not invalidate your deeds.Pickthall
O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the messenger, and render not your actions vain.Yusuf Ali
O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger, and make not vain your deeds!
Transliteration
Inna allatheena kafaroo wasaddooAAan sabeeli Allahi thumma matoo wahum kuffarunfalan yaghfira Allahu lahumSahih International
Indeed, those who disbelieved and averted [people] from the path of Allah and then died while they were disbelievers - never will Allah forgive them.Pickthall
Lo! those who disbelieve and turn from the way of Allah and then die disbelievers, Allah surely will not pardon them.Yusuf Ali
Those who reject Allah, and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah, then die rejecting Allah,- Allah will not forgive them.
Transliteration
Fala tahinoo watadAAoo ila assalmiwaantumu al-aAAlawna wallahu maAAakum walanyatirakum aAAmalakumSahih International
So do not weaken and call for peace while you are superior; and Allah is with you and will never deprive you of [the reward of] your deeds.Pickthall
So do not falter and cry out for peace when ye (will be) the uppermost, and Allah is with you, and He will not grudge (the reward of) your actions.Yusuf Ali
Be not weary and faint-hearted, crying for peace, when ye should be uppermost: for Allah is with you, and will never put you in loss for your (good) deeds.
Transliteration
Innama alhayatu addunyalaAAibun walahwun wa-in tu/minoo watattaqoo yu/tikum ojoorakumwala yas-alkum amwalakumSahih International
[This] worldly life is only amusement and diversion. And if you believe and fear Allah , He will give you your rewards and not ask you for your properties.Pickthall
The life of the world is but a sport and a pastime. And if ye believe and ward off (evil). He will give you your wages, and will not ask of you your wordly wealth.Yusuf Ali
The life of this world is but play and amusement: and if ye believe and guard against Evil, He will grant you your recompense, and will not ask you (to give up) your possessions.
Transliteration
In yas-alkumooha fayuhfikumtabkhaloo wayukhrij adghanakumSahih International
If He should ask you for them and press you, you would withhold, and He would expose your unwillingness.Pickthall
If He should ask it of you and importune you, ye would hoard it, and He would bring to light your (secret) hates.Yusuf Ali
If He were to ask you for all of them, and press you, ye would covetously withhold, and He would bring out all your ill-feeling.
Transliteration
Ha antum haola-itudAAawna litunfiqoo fee sabeeli Allahi faminkum manyabkhalu waman yabkhal fa-innama yabkhalu AAan nafsihi wallahualghaniyyu waantumu alfuqarao wa-in tatawallaw yastabdilqawman ghayrakum thumma la yakoonoo amthalakumSahih International
Here you are - those invited to spend in the cause of Allah - but among you are those who withhold [out of greed]. And whoever withholds only withholds [benefit] from himself; and Allah is the Free of need, while you are the needy. And if you turn away, He will replace you with another people; then they will not be the likes of you.Pickthall
Lo! ye are those who are called to spend in the way of Allah, yet among you there are some who hoard. And as for him who hoardeth, he hoardeth only from his soul. And Allah is the Rich, and ye are the poor. And if ye turn away He will exchange you for some other folk, and they will not be the likes of you.Yusuf Ali
Behold, ye are those invited to spend (of your substance) in the Way of Allah: But among you are some that are niggardly. But any who are niggardly are so at the expense of their own souls. But Allah is free of all wants, and it is ye that are needy. If ye turn back (from the Path), He will substitute in your stead another people; then they would not be like you!
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