Juz 27

Said Ibrahim, “What is your task, O the sent angels?”

They said, “We have been sent towards a guilty nation.”

“To throw upon them stones of baked clay.”

“That are kept marked, with your Lord, for the transgressors.”

So We removed the people who had faith, from that town.

We therefore found just one house over there that was Muslim.

And We kept a sign remaining in it, for those who fear the painful punishment.

And in Moosa, when We sent him with a clear proof towards Firaun.

In response, he turned away along with his army and said, “He is a magician or a madman.”

We therefore seized him and his army and threw them into the sea, while he was blaming himself.

And in the tribe of A’ad, when we sent a dry windstorm upon them.

It left out nothing in its path, but which it split up into fragments.

And in the tribe of Thamud when it was told to them, “Enjoy for a while.”

In response they rebelled against their Lord’s command, so the thunderbolt seized them whilst they were watching.

So they were neither able to stand up, nor were they able to take revenge.

And before them, We destroyed the people of Nooh; they were indeed a sinning nation.

And We have built the heaven with hands (the Divine Power), and it is We Who give the expanse.

And We made the earth a base, so how well do We lay out!

And We created all things in pairs, so that you may ponder.

“Therefore rush towards Allah; indeed I am from Him, a clear Herald of Warning towards you.”

“And do not appoint other deities along with Allah; indeed I am from Him, a clear Herald of Warning towards you.”

Similarly, whenever a Noble Messenger came to those before them they always said, “He is a magician or a madman.”

What! Have they willed this utterance to one another? In fact they are a rebellious people.

Therefore turn away from them (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), – so there is no blame upon you.

And advise, for advice benefits the Muslims.

And I created the jinns and men, only for them to worship Me.

I do not ask any sustenance from them, nor wish that they give Me food.

Indeed it is Allah, Who is the Greatest Sustainer, the Strong, the Able.

And indeed for these unjust is also a turn of punishment, like that of their companions – so they must not ask Me to hasten.

So ruin is for disbelievers, from their day – which they are promised.

By oath of (mount) Tur.

And by oath of a passage, written –

On an open record.

And by oath of the Inhabited House.

And the lofty roof.

And the sea set aflame.

Indeed your Lord’s punishment will surely take place.

No one can avert it.

A day on which the heavens will shake with a visible shaking.

And the mountains will move with a visible movement.

So on that day, ruin is for those who deny.

Those who are playing in pursuits.

A day when they will be pushed, forcibly shoved towards the fire of hell.

“This is the fire, which you used to deny!”

“So is this magic, or are you unable to see?”

“Enter it – now whether you patiently bear it or are impatient – it is the same for you; for you is a recompense only for what you used to do.”

Indeed the pious are in Gardens and peace.

Delighted at the bestowal of their Lord; and their Lord has saved them from the fire.

“Eat and drink with pleasure, a reward for what you used to do.”

Reclining on thrones, in rows; and We have wedded them to maidens with gorgeous eyes.

And those who accepted faith, and whose descendants followed them with faith – We have joined their descendants with them, and have not reduced anything for them from their deeds; every soul is trapped in its own deeds.

And We aided them with fruit and meat, whatever they desire.

In it, they accept cups from each other, in which is neither any lewdness nor any sin.

And their boy servants shall go around them, as if they were pearls, safely hidden.

And one of them turned towards the other, questioning.

Saying, “Indeed before this, we were in our houses, worried.”

“So Allah did us a great favour, and saved us from the punishment of the flame.”

“Indeed we used to worship Him in our previous life; indeed He only is the Benign, the Most Merciful.”

Therefore (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), enlighten, for by the munificence of your Lord, you are neither a soothsayer nor a madman.

Or they allege, “He is a poet – we await a calamity of the times to befall him.”

Proclaim, “Go on waiting – I too am waiting along with you.”

Is this what their senses tell them, or are they a rebellious people?

What! They say, “He has invented the Qur'an”? Rather they do not have faith.

So let them bring a single discourse like it, if they are truthful.

Have they not been created from some source, or are they themselves the creators?

Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Rather they are not certain.

Or do they have the treasures of your Lord, or are they the authority?

Or do they have any stairs, climbing upon which they eavesdrop? So their eavesdropper should bring some clear proof!

What! The daughters for Him, and the sons for you?

Or do you (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) ask any fee from them, so they are burdened with the penalty?

Or is the hidden with them, by which they pass judgements?

Or are they planning a conspiracy? So the conspiracy will befall only upon the disbelievers.

Or do they have a God besides Allah? Purity is to Allah from their ascribing of partners to Him.

And were they to see a portion of the sky falling, they will say, “It is a heap of clouds.”

Therefore leave them, until they confront their day, in which they will be stunned.

A day on which their scheming will not benefit them at all, nor will they be helped.

And indeed for the unjust is another punishment before this, but most of them do not know. (Punishment in the grave is proven by this verse.)

And be patient upon your Lord’s command, (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), for you are indeed in Our sight; and proclaim the Purity of your Lord while praising Him, whenever you stand.

And proclaim His Purity during the night, and when the stars turn back.

By oath of the beloved shining star Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him), when he returned from the Ascent.

Your companion did not err, nor did he go astray.

And he does not say anything by his own desire.

It is but a divine revelation, which is revealed to him.

He has been taught by the Extremely Powerful.

The Strong; then the Spectacle inclined towards him.

And he was on the horizon of the highest heaven.

Then the Spectacle became closer, and came down in full view.

So the distance between the Spectacle and the beloved was only two arms’ length, or even less. (The Heavenly Journey of Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him – was with body and soul.)

So Allah divinely revealed to His bondman, whatever He divinely revealed.

The heart did not deny, what it saw. (The Holy Prophet was bestowed with seeing Allah – see also preceding verses 8, 9, 10.)

What! So do you dispute with him regarding what he saw?

And indeed he did see the Spectacle again.

Near the lote-tree of the last boundary.

Close to which is the Everlasting Paradise.

When the lote-tree was being enveloped, by whatever around it.

The sight did not shift, nor did it cross the limits.

Indeed he saw the supreme signs of his Lord.

So did you observe the idols Lat and Uzza?

And subsequently the third, the Manat?

What! For you the son, and for Him the daughter?

Then that is surely a very unjust distribution!

They are nothing but some names that you have coined, you and your forefathers – Allah has not sent any proof for them; they follow only guesses and their own desires; whereas the guidance from their Lord has come to them.

What! Will man get whatever he dreams of?

So (know that) Allah only is the Owner of all – the Hereafter and this world.

And many an angel is in the heavens, whose intercession does not benefit the least unless Allah gives permission for whomever He wills, and whom He likes.

Indeed those who do not believe in the Hereafter, coin the names of angels like those of females.

And they do not have any knowledge of it; they just follow assumption; and indeed assumption does not serve any purpose in place of the Truth.

Therefore turn away from whoever has turned away from Our remembrance and has desired only the life of this world.

This is the extent of their knowledge; indeed your Lord well knows one who has strayed from His path, and He well knows one who has attained guidance.

And to Allah only belongs all whatever is in the heavens and all whatever is in the earth, in order to repay those who do evil for what they have done, and give an excellent reward to those who do good.

Those who avoid the cardinal sins and lewdness, except that they approached it and refrained; indeed your Lord’s mercy is limitless; He knows you very well – since He has created you from clay, and when you were foetuses in your mothers’ wombs; therefore do not, on your own, claim yourselves to be clean; He well knows who are the pious.

So did you observe him who turned away?

And he gave a little, then refrained?

Does he have knowledge of the hidden, so he can foresee?

Did not the news reach him, of that which is mentioned in the Books of Moosa?

And of Ibrahim, who was most obedient?

That no burdened soul bears another soul’s burden?

And that man will not obtain anything except what he strove for?

And that his effort will soon be scrutinised?

Then he will be fully repaid for it?

And that the end is only towards your Lord?

And that it is He Who made (you) laugh and made (you) cry?

And that it is He Who gave death and gave life?

And that it is He Who has created the two pairs, male and female?

From a drop of liquid, when it is added?

And that only upon Him is the next revival?

And that it is He Who has given wealth and contentment?

And that He only is the Lord of the star Sirius?

And that it is He Who earlier destroyed the tribe of Aad?

And destroyed the tribe of Thamud, not sparing anyone?

And before them, the people of Nooh? Indeed they were more unjust and more rebellious than these!

And that it is He Who threw down the upturned townships?

So they were covered with whatever covered them?

So O listener! Which favour of your Lord will you doubt?

He (Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) is a Herald of Warning, like the former Heralds of Warning.

The approaching event has come near.

None except Allah can avert it.

So are you surprised at this fact?

And you laugh, and do not weep!

And you are lost in play!

Therefore prostrate for Allah, and worship Him. (Command of Prostration # 12)

The Last Day came near, and the moon split apart.

And when they see a sign, they turn away and say, “Just a customary magic!”

And they denied and followed their own desires, whereas each matter has been decided!

And indeed the news which had a lot of deterrence, came to them.

The pinnacle of wisdom – so how will the Heralds of warning provide any benefit?

Therefore turn away from them; on the day when the announcer will call towards a severe unknown matter –

They will come out from the graves with eyes lowered, as if they were spread locusts.

Rushing towards the caller; the disbelievers will say, “This is a tough day.”

Before these, the people of Nooh denied and they belied Our bondman and said, “He is a madman” and rebuffed him.

He therefore prayed to his Lord, “I am overpowered, therefore avenge me.”

We therefore opened the gates of heaven, with water flowing furiously.

And caused springs to gush out from the earth, so that the two waters met totalling a quantity that had been destined.

And We carried Nooh upon a ship of wooden planks and nails.

Sailing in front of Our sight; as a reward for the sake of one who was rejected.

And We left it as a sign – so is there one who would ponder?

So how did My punishment turn out, and My threats?

And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to memorise, so is there one who would remember?

The tribe of A’ad denied – so how did My punishment turn out, and My warnings?

We indeed sent towards them a severe windstorm, on a day the ill luck of which lasted upon them forever.

Smashing down men as if they were uprooted trunks of date palms.

So how did My punishment turn out, and My warnings?

And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to memorise, so is there one who would remember?

The tribe of Thamud denied the Noble Messengers.

So they said, “What! Shall we follow a man from among us? If we do, we are indeed astray, and insane!”

“What! Of all the men among us, the remembrance has come down upon him? In fact, he is a mischievous, great liar.”

It was said to Saleh, “They will soon realise tomorrow who is the mischievous great liar.”

“We shall send a she-camel to test them, therefore O Saleh, wait and have patience.”

“And inform them that the water is to be shared between them; only those may come whose turn it is.”

In response they called their companion – he therefore caught and hamstrung the she-camel.

So how did My punishment turn out, and My warnings?

Indeed We sent upon them a single Scream – thereupon they became like the barrier builder’s residual dry trampled hay.

And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to memorise, so is there one who would remember?

The people of Lut denied the Noble Messengers.

Indeed We sent a shower of stones upon them, except the family of Lut; We rescued them before dawn.

As a reward from Us; this is how We reward one who gives thanks.

And indeed he had warned them of Our seizure – in response they doubted the warnings.

And they tried to persuade him regarding his guests – We therefore blinded their eyes, “So taste My punishment, and My warnings.”

And indeed, the everlasting punishment overcame them early in the morning.

“So taste My punishment, and My warnings!”