Surah Al Inshiqaq in Arabic with Translation and Transliteration

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Surah Al-Inshiqaq, also known as "The Splitting Open" or "The Bursting Open," is the eighty-fourth surah (chapter) of the Quran. It is a relatively short surah consisting of 25 verses and is part of the 30th Juz' (section) of the Quran. Like all chapters in the Quran, Surah Al-Inshiqaq holds great significance for Muslims, both in terms of its content and spiritual benefits. In this blog post, we will explore the surah in detail, providing an overview of its themes, content, and the virtues associated with its recitation.

Surah Al-Inshiqaq derives its name from the Arabic word "Inshiqaq," which means to split open or to cleave asunder. The surah is a powerful reminder of the Day of Judgment, the consequences of people's actions, and the ultimate accountability before Allah (God). It serves as a stark depiction of the events that will unfold when the universe undergoes cataclysmic changes during the Day of Judgment. The surah is not only a call to reflect on the signs of Allah's creation but also an admonition to recognize the importance of faith and righteous deeds.

Content of Surah Al-Inshiqaq

1. The Splitting Open of the Universe: Surah Al-Inshiqaq begins by describing the cosmic events that will take place on the Day of Judgment. It vividly portrays the idea that the heavens will split open, the stars will lose their luster, the oceans will erupt, and the graves will be overturned. This imagery is meant to evoke a sense of awe and fear, reminding individuals of the immense power of Allah.
2. Accountability for Deeds: The surah emphasizes that on the Day of Judgment, every person will be shown their deeds, both the good and the bad. It states that "So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it." (Quran 99:7-8). This underscores the absolute justice of Allah, where no deed, no matter how small, will go unnoticed.
3. The Records of Deeds: Surah Al-Inshiqaq mentions the concept of "as-suhuf" (the scrolls or records) in which the deeds of individuals are recorded. These records will be presented to every individual, and they will be compelled to read their own deeds. This concept serves as a reminder of the importance of personal responsibility and the fact that no one can escape the consequences of their actions.
4. Different Reactions on the Day of Judgment: The surah goes on to describe the reactions of people when they see the consequences of their deeds. Some will be delighted to receive their record in their right hand, signifying their good deeds, and they will have an easy reckoning. Others, however, will be filled with regret and despair as they receive their record in their left hand, signifying their sins. This vivid portrayal encourages self-reflection and a realization of the consequences of one's choices in this life.
5. The Reminder to Reflect: Throughout the surah, there is a recurring call to reflect on the signs of Allah's creation and the consequences of disbelief and wrongdoing. It invites people to ponder the world around them, the natural order, and the signs that point towards the existence and greatness of Allah.

Virtues of Surah Al-Inshiqaq

Surah Al-Inshiqaq holds several virtues for those who recite and reflect upon its verses. These virtues include:

1. A Reminder of the Hereafter: Reciting and understanding Surah Al-Inshiqaq reminds believers of the reality of the Hereafter and the Day of Judgment. This awareness encourages them to lead righteous lives and strive for eternal success.
2. Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness: The surah's descriptions of the consequences of one's deeds can serve as a powerful catalyst for repentance and seeking forgiveness. Believers are reminded that it is never too late to turn back to Allah and seek His mercy and forgiveness.
3. Encouragement for Good Deeds: The surah's emphasis on the accountability of deeds motivates believers to engage in acts of kindness, charity, and righteousness, knowing that their actions will ultimately be recorded and rewarded by Allah.
4. Fear of Allah: Surah Al-Inshiqaq invokes a sense of awe and fear of Allah's power and justice. This fear can act as a deterrent against sinful behavior and encourage believers to maintain a strong connection with Allah.
5. Increased Gratitude: Reflecting on the signs of Allah's creation mentioned in the surah can lead to increased gratitude for His blessings and a deeper appreciation for the beauty and intricacy of the natural world.

Surah Al-Inshiqaq is a powerful chapter in the Quran that serves as a reminder of the Day of Judgment, the accountability of deeds, and the consequences of one's actions. Its vivid descriptions of cosmic events and the presentation of deeds underscore the importance of faith, righteousness, and personal responsibility. By reflecting on the surah's verses and understanding its message, believers can draw closer to Allah, seek His forgiveness, and strive for a life that leads to success in the Hereafter.

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بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

 

Yusuf Ali:
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful

Abul Ala Maududi:
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate

Muhsin Khan:
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful

Pickthall:
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Dr. Ghali:
In The Name of Allah, The All-Merciful, The Ever-Merciful

Abdul Haleem:
In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy!

Muhammad Junagarhi:
شروع کرتا ہوں اللہ تعالیٰ کے نام سے جو بڑا مہربان نہایت رحم واﻻ ہے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
अल्लाह के नाम से जो रहमान व रहीम है।

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dengan nama Allah, Yang Maha Pemurah, lagi Maha Mengasihani.

إِذَا ٱلسَّمَآءُ ٱنشَقَّتۡ

1.     Izas samaaa’un shaqqat

When the sky has split [open]

 

Yusuf Ali:
When the sky is rent asunder,

Abul Ala Maududi:
When the sky is rent asunder

Muhsin Khan:
When the heaven is split asunder,

Pickthall:
When the heaven is split asunder

Dr. Ghali:
When the heaven will be cloven.

Abdul Haleem:
When the sky is ripped apart,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
جب آسمان پھٹ جائے گا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
जब आसमान फट जाएगा

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Apabila langit terbelah,

وَأَذِنَتۡ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتۡ

2.     Wa azinat li Rabbihaa wa huqqat

And has responded to its Lord and was obligated [to do so]

 

Yusuf Ali:
And hearkens to (the Command of) its Lord, and it must needs (do so);-

Abul Ala Maududi:
and hearkens to the command of its Lord, doing what it should;

Muhsin Khan:
And listens and obeys its Lord, and it must do so;

Pickthall:
And attentive to her Lord in fear,

Dr. Ghali:
And will listen (submissively) to its Lord- and it will be truly bound to (do so)-

Abdul Haleem:
obeying its Lord as it rightly must,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور اپنے رب کے حکم پر کان لگائے گا اور اسی کے ﻻئق وه ہے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और अपने परवरदिगार का हुक्म बजा लाएगा और उसे वाजिब भी यही है

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Serta mematuhi perintah Tuhannya, dan sudah semestinya ia patuh;

وَإِذَا ٱلۡأَرۡضُ مُدَّتۡ

3.     Wa izal ardu muddat

And when the earth has been extended

 

Yusuf Ali:
And when the earth is flattened out,

Abul Ala Maududi:
and when the earth is stretched out

Muhsin Khan:
And when the earth is stretched forth,

Pickthall:
And when the earth is spread out

Dr. Ghali:
And when the earth will be widely extended,

Abdul Haleem:
when the earth is levelled out,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور جب زمین (کھینچ کر) پھیلا دی جائے گی

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और जब ज़मीन (बराबर करके) तान दी जाएगी

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dan apabila bumi diratakan,

وَأَلۡقَتۡ مَا فِيهَا وَتَخَلَّتۡ

4.     Wa alqat maa feehaa wa takhallat

And has cast out that within it and relinquished [it]

 

Yusuf Ali:
And casts forth what is within it and becomes (clean) empty,

Abul Ala Maududi:
and casts out what is within it and is emptied,

Muhsin Khan:
And has cast out all that was in it and became empty,

Pickthall:
And hath cast out all that was in her, and is empty

Dr. Ghali:
And will cast forth what is in it and will void itself,

Abdul Haleem:
casts out its contents, and becomes empty,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور اس میں جو ہے اسے وه اگل دے گی اور خالی ہو جائے گی

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और जो कुछ उसमें है उगल देगी और बिल्कुल ख़ाली हो जाएगी

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Serta mengeluarkan apa yang di dalamnya, dan menjadi kosong,

وَأَذِنَتۡ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتۡ

5.     Wa azinat li Rabbihaa wa huqqat

And has responded to its Lord and was obligated [to do so] –

 

Yusuf Ali:
And hearkens to (the Command of) its Lord,- and it must needs (do so);- (then will come Home the full reality).

Abul Ala Maududi:
and hearkens to the command of its Lord, doing what it should.

Muhsin Khan:
And listens and obeys its Lord, and it must do so;

Pickthall:
And attentive to her Lord in fear!

Dr. Ghali:
And will listen (submissively) to its Lord- and it will be truly bound to (do so)-

Abdul Haleem:
obeying its Lord as it rightly must,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور اپنے رب کے حکم پر کان لگائے گی اور اسی کے ﻻئق وه ہے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और अपने परवरदिगार का हुक्म बजा लाएगी

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Serta mematuhi perintah Tuhannya, dan sudah semestinya ia patuh; – (Maka pada saat itu tiap-tiap seorang akan mengetahui apa yang telah dilakukannya).

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلۡإِنسَٰنُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ كَدۡحٗا فَمُلَٰقِيهِ

6.     Yaaa ayyuhal insaanu innaka kaadihun ilaa Rabbika kad han famulaaqeeh

O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with [great] exertion and will meet it.

 

Yusuf Ali:
O thou man! Verily thou art ever toiling on towards thy Lord- painfully toiling,- but thou shalt meet Him.

Abul Ala Maududi:
O man, you are striving unto your Lord and you will meet Him.

Muhsin Khan:
O man! Verily, you are returning towards your Lord with your deeds and actions (good or bad), a sure returning, so you will meet (i.e. the results of your deeds which you did).

Pickthall:
Thou, verily, O man, art working toward thy Lord a work which thou wilt meet (in His presence).

Dr. Ghali:
O you man, surely you are exerting yourself to your Lord with great exertion, then you will be meeting Him.

Abdul Haleem:
you humans, toiling laboriously towards your Lord, will meet Him:

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اے انسان! تو اپنے رب سے ملنے تک یہ کوشش اور تمام کام اور محنتیں کرکے اس سے ملاقات کرنے واﻻ ہے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और उस पर लाज़िम भी यही है (तो क़यामत आ जाएगी) ऐ इन्सान तू अपने परवरदिगार की हुज़ूरी की कोशिश करता है

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Wahai manusia! Sesungguhnya engkau sentiasa berpenat-lelah (menjalankan keadaan hidupmu) dengan sedaya upayamu hinggalah (semasa engkau) kembali kepada Tuhanmu, kemudian engkau tetap menemui balasan apa yang engkau telah usahakan itu (tercatit semuanya).

فَأَمَّا مَنۡ أُوتِيَ كِتَٰبَهُۥ بِيَمِينِهِۦ

7.     Fa ammaa man ootiya kitaabahoo biyameenih

Then as for he who is given his record in his right hand,

 

Yusuf Ali:
Then he who is given his Record in his right hand,

Abul Ala Maududi:
Whoever is given the Record in his right hand

Muhsin Khan:
Then, as for him who will be given his Record in his right hand,

Pickthall:
Then whoso is given his account in his right hand

Dr. Ghali:
So, as for him who is brought his Book in his right (hand),

Abdul Haleem:
whoever is given his record in his right hand

Muhammad Junagarhi:
تو (اس وقت) جس شخص کے داہنے ہاتھ میں اعمال نامہ دیا جائے گا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
तो तू (एक न एक दिन) उसके सामने हाज़िर होगा फिर (उस दिन) जिसका नामाए आमाल उसके दाहिने हाथ में दिया जाएगा

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Kemudian sesiapa yang diberi menerima surat amalnya dengan tangan kanannya, –

فَسَوۡفَ يُحَاسَبُ حِسَابٗا يَسِيرٗا

8.     Fasawfa yuhaasabu hi saabai yaseeraa

He will be judged with an easy account

 

Yusuf Ali:
Soon will his account be taken by an easy reckoning,

Abul Ala Maududi:
shall be called to an easy accounting,

Muhsin Khan:
He surely will receive an easy reckoning,

Pickthall:
He truly will receive an easy reckoning

Dr. Ghali:
Then he will eventually be reckoned an easy reckoning,

Abdul Haleem:
will have an easy reckoning

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اس کا حساب تو بڑی آسانی سے لیا جائے گا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
उससे तो हिसाब आसान तरीके से लिया जाएगा

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Maka ia akan dihisab dengan cara yang mudah dan ringan,

وَيَنقَلِبُ إِلَىٰٓ أَهۡلِهِۦ مَسۡرُورٗا

9.     Wa yanqalibu ilaaa ahlihee masrooraa

And return to his people in happiness.

 

Yusuf Ali:
And he will turn to his people, rejoicing!

Abul Ala Maududi:
and shall return to his people joyfully.

Muhsin Khan:
And will return to his family in joy!

Pickthall:
And will return unto his folk in joy.

Dr. Ghali:
And he will turn over (Ingalaba: Literally: turn over) to his family pleased.

Abdul Haleem:
and return to his people well pleased,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور وه اپنے اہل کی طرف ہنسی خوشی لوٹ آئے گا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और (फिर) वह अपने (मोमिनीन के) क़बीले की तरफ ख़ुश ख़ुश पलटेगा

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dan ia akan pergi kepada keluarganya (yang beriman) dengan sukacita.

وَأَمَّا مَنۡ أُوتِيَ كِتَٰبَهُۥ وَرَآءَ ظَهۡرِهِۦ

10.  Wa ammaa man ootiya kitaabahoo waraaa’a zahrih

But as for he who is given his record behind his back,

 

Yusuf Ali:
But he who is given his Record behind his back,-

Abul Ala Maududi:
But he who is given the Record behind his back,

Muhsin Khan:
But whosoever is given his Record behind his back,

Pickthall:
But whoso is given his account behind his back,

Dr. Ghali:
And as for him who is brought his Book beyond his back,

Abdul Haleem:
but whoever is given his record from behind his back

Muhammad Junagarhi:
ہاں جس شخص کا اعمال نامہ اس کی پیٹھ کے پیچھے سے دیا جائے گا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
लेकिन जिस शख़्श को उसका नामए आमल उसकी पीठ के पीछे से दिया जाएगा

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dan sesiapa yang diberi menerima surat amalnya (dengan tangan kiri), dari sebelah belakangnya,

فَسَوۡفَ يَدۡعُواْ ثُبُورٗا

11.  Fasawfa yad’oo subooraa

He will cry out for destruction

 

Yusuf Ali:
Soon will he cry for perdition,

Abul Ala Maududi:
shall cry for “perdition,”

Muhsin Khan:
He will invoke (his) destruction,

Pickthall:
He surely will invoke destruction

Dr. Ghali:
Then he will call for detriment,

Abdul Haleem:
will cry out for destruction––

Muhammad Junagarhi:
تو وه موت کو بلانے لگے گا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
वह तो मौत की दुआ करेगा

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Maka ia akan meraung menyebut-nyebut kebinasaannya,

وَيَصۡلَىٰ سَعِيرًا

12.  Wa yaslaa sa’eeraa

And [enter to] burn in a Blaze.

 

Yusuf Ali:
And he will enter a Blazing Fire.

Abul Ala Maududi:
and will enter the Blazing Fire.

Muhsin Khan:
And shall enter a blazing Fire, and made to taste its burning.

Pickthall:
And be thrown to scorching fire.

Dr. Ghali:
And he will roast at a Blaze.

Abdul Haleem:
he will burn in the blazing Fire.

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور بھڑکتی ہوئی جہنم میں داخل ہوگا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और जहन्नुम वासिल होगा

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dan ia akan menderita bakaran neraka yang marak menjulang.

إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ فِيٓ أَهۡلِهِۦ مَسۡرُورًا

13.  Innahoo kaana feee ahlihee masrooraa

Indeed, he had [once] been among his people in happiness;

 

Yusuf Ali:
Truly, did he go about among his people, rejoicing!

Abul Ala Maududi:
He used to live joyfully among his people,

Muhsin Khan:
Verily, he was among his people in joy!

Pickthall:
He verily lived joyous with his folk,

Dr. Ghali:
Surely he (once lived) among his family, pleasured;

Abdul Haleem:
He used to live among his people well pleased.

Muhammad Junagarhi:
یہ شخص اپنے متعلقین میں (دنیا میں) خوش تھا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
ये शख़्श तो अपने लड़के बालों में मस्त रहता था

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Sebenarnya ia semasa di dunia dahulu bersukaria dalam kalangan keluarganya (yang juga kufur ingkar)!

إِنَّهُۥ ظَنَّ أَن لَّن يَحُورَ

14.  Innahoo zanna al lai yahoor

Indeed, he had thought he would never return [to Allah].

 

Yusuf Ali:
Truly, did he think that he would not have to return (to Us)!

Abul Ala Maududi:
thinking he would never revert (to Us).

Muhsin Khan:
Verily, he thought that he would never come back (to Us)!

Pickthall:
He verily deemed that he would never return (unto Allah).

Dr. Ghali:
Surely he surmised he would never recede (Or: return).

Abdul Haleem:
He thought he would never return [to his Lord]––

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اس کا خیال تھا کہ اللہ کی طرف لوٹ کر ہی نہ جائے گا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और समझता था कि कभी (ख़ुदा की तरफ) फिर कर जाएगा ही नहीं

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Sesungguhnya ia menyangka bahawa ia tidak sekali-kali akan kembali (kepada Kami untuk menerima balasan) !

بَلَىٰٓۚ إِنَّ رَبَّهُۥ كَانَ بِهِۦ بَصِيرٗا

15.  Balaaa inna Rabbahoo kaana bihee baseeraa

But yes! Indeed, his Lord was ever of him, Seeing.

 

Yusuf Ali:
Nay, nay! for his Lord was (ever) watchful of him!

Abul Ala Maududi:
But no; (how would he not revert)? His Lord was ever watching him.

Muhsin Khan:
Yes! Verily, his Lord has been ever beholding him!

Pickthall:
Nay, but lo! his Lord is ever looking on him!

Dr. Ghali:
Yes indeed, his Lord has been Ever-Beholding (of) him.

Abdul Haleem:
indeed he will! His Lord was watching him.

Muhammad Junagarhi:
کیوں نہیں، حاﻻنکہ اس کا رب اسے بخوبی دیکھ رہا تھا

Suhel Farooq Khan:
हाँ उसका परवरदिगार यक़ीनी उसको देख भाल कर रहा है

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
(Sangkaannya itu tidak betul) bahkan ia tetap kembali! Sesungguhnya Tuhannya sentiasa Melihat dan Mengetahui keadaannya!

فَلَآ أُقۡسِمُ بِٱلشَّفَقِ

16.  Falaaa uqsimu bishshafaq

So I swear by the twilight glow

 

Yusuf Ali:
So I do call to witness the ruddy glow of Sunset;

Abul Ala Maududi:
Nay; I swear by the twilight;

Muhsin Khan:
So I swear by the afterglow of sunset;

Pickthall:
Oh, I swear by the afterglow of sunset,

Dr. Ghali:
Yet no! I swear by the twilight,

Abdul Haleem:
I swear by the glow of sunset,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
مجھے شفق کی قسم! اور رات کی!

Suhel Farooq Khan:
तो मुझे शाम की मुर्ख़ी की क़सम

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Maka Aku bersumpah, demi mega;

وَٱلَّيۡلِ وَمَا وَسَقَ

17.  Wallaili wa maa wasaq

And [by] the night and what it envelops

 

Yusuf Ali:
The Night and its Homing;

Abul Ala Maududi:
and by the night and what it enfolds,

Muhsin Khan:
And by the night and whatever it gathers in its darkness;

Pickthall:
And by the night and all that it enshroudeth,

Dr. Ghali:
And the night and whatever load it has,

Abdul Haleem:
by the night and what it covers,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور اس کی جمع کرده چیزوں کی قسم

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और रात की और उन चीज़ों की जिन्हें ये ढाँक लेती है

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dan malam serta segala yang dihimpunkannya;

وَٱلۡقَمَرِ إِذَا ٱتَّسَقَ

18.  Walqamari izat tasaq
And [by] the moon when it becomes full

 

Yusuf Ali:
And the Moon in her fullness:

Abul Ala Maududi:
and by the moon, when it reaches its fullness:

Muhsin Khan:
And by the moon when it is at the full,

Pickthall:
And by the moon when she is at the full,

Dr. Ghali:
And the moon when it grows full

Abdul Haleem:
by the full moon,

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور چاند کی جب کہ وه کامل ہو جاتا ہے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और चाँद की जब पूरा हो जाए

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dan bulan apabila (penuh cahayanya) menjadi purnama:

لَتَرۡكَبُنَّ طَبَقًا عَن طَبَقٖ

19.  Latarkabunna tabaqan ‘an tabaq

[That] you will surely experience state after state.

 

Yusuf Ali:
Ye shall surely travel from stage to stage.

Abul Ala Maududi:
you shall proceed onwards from stage to stage.

Muhsin Khan:
You shall certainly travel from stage to stage (in this life and in the Hereafter).

Pickthall:
That ye shall journey on from plane to plane.

Dr. Ghali:
Indeed you will definitely ride state after state (i.e., travel from one stage “of life” to another).

Abdul Haleem:
you will progress from stage to stage.

Muhammad Junagarhi:
یقیناً تم ایک حالت سے دوسری حالت پر پہنچو گے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
कि तुम लोग ज़रूर एक सख्ती के बाद दूसरी सख्ती में फँसोगे

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Sesungguhnya kamu tetap melalui beberapa keadaan yang bertingkat-tingkat baik buruknya, (sebelum kamu menemui Tuhan – menerima kesenangan dan kebahagiaan atau sebaliknya)

فَمَا لَهُمۡ لَا يُؤۡمِنُونَ

20.  Famaa lahum laa yu’minoon

So what is [the matter] with them [that] they do not believe,

 

Yusuf Ali:
What then is the matter with them, that they believe not?-

Abul Ala Maududi:
So, what is the matter with them that they do not believe,

Muhsin Khan:
What is the matter with them, that they believe not?

Pickthall:
What aileth them, then, that they believe not

Dr. Ghali:
For what reason then do they not believe?

Abdul Haleem:
So why do they not believe?

Muhammad Junagarhi:
انہیں کیا ہو گیا کہ ایمان نہیں ﻻتے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
तो उन लोगों को क्या हो गया है कि ईमान नहीं ईमान नहीं लाते

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Maka apakah alasan bagi mereka bersikap tidak mahu beriman?

وَإِذَا قُرِئَ عَلَيۡهِمُ ٱلۡقُرۡءَانُ لَا يَسۡجُدُونَۤ۩

21.  Wa izaa quri’a ‘alaihimul Quraanu laa yasjudoon (make sajda)
And when the Qur’an is recited to them, they do not prostrate [to Allah]?

 

Yusuf Ali:
And when the Qur’an is read to them, they fall not prostrate,

Abul Ala Maududi:
and when the Qur’an is recited to them, they do not prostrate themselves?

Muhsin Khan:
And when the Quran is recited to them, they fall not prostrate,

Pickthall:
And, when the Qur’an is recited unto them, worship not (Allah)?

Dr. Ghali:
And when the Qur’an is read to them, they do not prostrate themselves?*

Abdul Haleem:
Why, when the Quran is read to them, do they not prostrate themselves [to God]?

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور جب ان کے پاس قرآن پڑھا جاتا ہے تو سجده نہیں کرتے

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और जब उनके सामने क़ुरान पढ़ा जाता है तो (ख़ुदा का) सजदा नहीं करते (21) (सजदा)

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Dan (apakah pula alasannya) apabila dibacakan Al-Quran kepada mereka, mereka tidak mahu taat dan sujud?

بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ يُكَذِّبُونَ

22.  Balil lazeena kafaroo yukazziboon
But those who have disbelieved deny,

 

Yusuf Ali:
But on the contrary the Unbelievers reject (it).

Abul Ala Maududi:
Instead, the unbelievers reject it, calling it a lie.

Muhsin Khan:
Nay, (on the contrary), those who disbelieve, belie (Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and whatever he brought, i.e. this Quran and Islamic Monotheism, etc.).

Pickthall:
Nay, but those who disbelieve will deny;

Dr. Ghali:
No indeed, (but) the ones who have disbelieved are crying lies,

Abdul Haleem:
No! The disbelievers reject the Quran––

Muhammad Junagarhi:
بلکہ جنہوں نے کفر کیا وه جھٹلا رہے ہیں

Suhel Farooq Khan:
बल्कि काफ़िर लोग तो (और उसे) झुठलाते हैं

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
(Tidak ada satu alasan pun) bahkan orang-orang yang kafir, semata-mata mendustakannya;

وَٱللَّهُ أَعۡلَمُ بِمَا يُوعُونَ

23.  Wallaahu a’lamu bimaa yoo’oon
And Allah is most knowing of what they keep within themselves.

 

Yusuf Ali:
But Allah has full knowledge of what they secrete (in their breasts)

Abul Ala Maududi:
Allah knows best what they are accumulating (in their Record).

Muhsin Khan:
And Allah knows best what they gather (of good and bad deeds),

Pickthall:
And Allah knoweth best what they are hiding.

Dr. Ghali:
And Allah knows best whatever they heedfully harbor (in their breasts).

Abdul Haleem:
God knows best what they keep hidden inside––

Muhammad Junagarhi:
اور اللہ تعالیٰ خوب جانتا ہے جو کچھ یہ دلوں میں رکھتے ہیں

Suhel Farooq Khan:
और जो बातें ये लोग अपने दिलों में छिपाते हैं ख़ुदा उसे ख़ूब जानता है

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Sedang Allah mengetahui apa yang mereka rahsiakan dalam hati.

فَبَشِّرۡهُم بِعَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ

24.  Fabashshirhum bi’azaabin aleem
So give them tidings of a painful punishment,

 

Yusuf Ali:
So announce to them a Penalty Grievous,

Abul Ala Maududi:
So give them the good news of a painful chastisement,

Muhsin Khan:
So announce to them a painful torment.

Pickthall:
So give them tidings of a painful doom,

Dr. Ghali:
So give them tidings of a painful torment,

Abdul Haleem:
so give them news of a painful torment.

Muhammad Junagarhi:
انہیں المناک عذابوں کی خوشخبری سنا دو

Suhel Farooq Khan:
तो (ऐ रसूल) उन्हें दर्दनाक अज़ाब की ख़ुशख़बरी दे दो

Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih:
Maka khabarkanlah kepada mereka dengan azab yang tidak terperi sakitnya;

إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَٰتِ لَهُمۡ أَجۡرٌ غَيۡرُ مَمۡنُونِۭ

25.  Illal lazeena aamanoo wa ‘amilus saalihaati lahum ajrun ghairu mamnoon
Except for those who believe and do righteous deeds. For them is a reward uninterrupted.