English - Chapter 23 - Al-Muminun

The believers are indeed successful

Those who are humble in their contact-method

And they abstain from vain talk

And they are active towards betterment

And they cover their private parts

Except around their mates, or those who are their dependants, they are free from blame

But whosoever seeks anything beyond this, then these are the transgressors

And those who are true to what they have been entrusted and their pledges

And those who maintain the contact-methods

These are the inheritors

The ones who shall inherit Paradise, in it they will abide

We have created mankind from a structure derived from mud

Then We made him a seed in a safe lodging

Then We created the seed into an embryo, then We created the embryo into a fetus, then We created the fetus into bone, then We covered the bone with flesh, then We brought forth a new creation. So glory be to God, the best of creators

Then after that, you will die

Then you will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection

And We have created above you seven passageways, and We were never unaware of the creations

And We sent down from the sky water in due measure, then We let it reside in the land, and We are capable of taking it away

So We brought forth for you gardens of palm trees and grapes, for which you will find many fruits and from it you will eat

And a tree which emerges from the mount of Sinai, it grows oil and is a relish for those who eat

And in the livestock are lessons for you. We give you to drink from what is in its bellies, and you have many other benefits from them, and of them you eat

And on them and on the ships you are carried

And We have sent Noah to his people, so he said: "O my people, serve God, you have no other god besides Him. Will you not take heed

But the leaders who rejected from among his people said: "What is this but a human like you He wants to make himself better than you! And if it was indeed God's will, He would have sent down Angels. We did not hear such a thing among our fathers of old

He is no more than a man who has madness in him. So keep watch on him for a while

He said: "My Lord, grant me victory for what they denied me

So We inspired him: "Construct the Ship under Our eyes and Our inspiration. Then, when Our command comes and the volcano erupts, then you shall take on the Ship two from every pair and your family, except for those of them upon whom the word has come. And do not address Me regarding those who have done wrong, for they will be drowned

So when you and those who are with you have embarked on the ship, then Say: "All praise is due to God who has saved us from the wicked people

And Say: "My Lord, cause me to embark upon a blessed place, for You are the best for those who embark

In this are signs, and We will always test

Then We raised after them a different generation

So We sent a messenger to them from amongst them: "Serve God, you have no other god besides Him. Will you not take heed

And the leaders from amongst his people who rejected and denied the meeting of the Hereafter; and We indulged them in this worldly life; said: "What is this but a human like you He eats from what you eat and he drinks from what you drink

And if you obey a human like you, then you will indeed be losers

Does he promise you that if you die and become dust and bones that you will be brought out

Far fetched is what you are being promised

There is nothing but our worldly life, we die and we live, and we will not be resurrected

He is but a man who has invented a lie against God, and we will not believe in him

He said: "My Lord, grant me victory for what they denied me

He replied: "In a little while they will be in regret

So the scream took them with justice, and We made them as dead plants. So away with the wicked people

Then We raised after them different generations

No nation can hasten its appointed time, nor can it delay

Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time there came to a nation their messenger, they denied him. So We made them follow one another, and We made them history. So away with a people who do not believe

Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our signs and a clear authority

To Pharaoh and his leaders. But they became arrogant, for they were a high and mighty people

So they said: "Shall we believe to two humans like us, while their people are servants to us

So they denied them, and they became of those who were destroyed

And We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign, and We gave them refuge on high ground, a place for resting and with a flowing stream

O messengers, eat from what is good, and do righteous work. I am aware of what you do

And this is your nation, one nation, and I am your Lord so be aware

But the affair was disputed between them into segments. Every group happy with what it had

So leave them in their error until a time

Do they not think why We are extending them with wealth and children

We are quick to give them the good things. But they do not perceive

As for those who are in reverence from the awareness of their Lord

And they believe in the revelations of their Lord

And they do not set up anything with their Lord

And they give of what they were given, and their hearts are full of reverence that they will return to their Lord

These are the ones who race in doing good, and they are the first to it

And We do not burden a soul except with what it can bare. And We have a record that speaks with the truth, they will not be wronged

No, their hearts are unaware of this! And they have deeds besides this which they are doing

Until We take their carefree people with the retribution, then they will shout for help

Do not shout for help today, for you will not be helped against Us

My revelations were recited to you, but you used to turn back on your heels

You were too proud from it, talking evil about it; and you defiantly disregarded it

Did they not ponder the words, or has what come to them not come to their fathers of old

Or did they not know their messenger For they are in denial of him

Or do they say that there is a madness in him No, he has come to them with the truth, but most of them are hateful of the truth

And if the truth were to follow their desires, then the heavens and the Earth and all who are in them would have been corrupted. No, We have come to them with their reminder, but from their reminder they are turning away

Or do you ask them for a wage The wage of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers

And you are inviting them to a Straight Path

And those who do not believe in the Hereafter, they are deviating away from the path

And if We were to have mercy on them and remove what distress was upon them, they would still return to persist in their transgression, wandering blindly

And when We seized them with the punishment, they did not humble themselves to their Lord nor did they invoke Him

Until We open for them a door of immense retribution, then they become in sorrow and despair

And He is the One who established for you the hearing, and the sight, and the hearts. Little do you give thanks

And He is the One who multiplied you on the Earth, and to Him you will be returned

And He is the One who gives life and brings death, and to Him is the alteration of the night and the day. Do you not comprehend

No, they have said the same as what the people of old had said

They said: "If we are dead and become dust and bones, will we then be resurrected

We, as well as our fathers, have been promised this from before. This is nothing but the tales of the ancients

Say: "To whom is the Earth and whosoever is in it if you know

They will Say: "To God" Say: "Will you then not remember

Say: "Who is the Lord of the seven universes and the Lord of the great throne

They will Say: "To God." Say: "Will you then not take heed

Say: "In whose hand is the sovereignty of all things, and He protects while there is no protector against Him, if you know

They will Say: "To God." Say: "Then why are you deceived

No, We have come to them with the truth, and they are truly liars

God has not taken a son, nor is there with Him any god. If it were so, then every god would have taken what He created and they would have tried to overtake each other. God be glorified against what they describe

The knower of the unseen and the seen. Be He exalted above what they set up

Say: "My Lord, if You show me what they are promised

My Lord, then do not leave me amongst the wicked people

And We are able to show you what We promise them

Push away evil with that which is better. We are better aware of what they describe

And Say: "My Lord, I seek refuge with you from the whispers of the devils

And I seek refuge with you O Lord that they should come near

Until death comes to one of them, he says: "My Lord, send me back

So that I may do good in that which I have left behind." No, it is but a word he is speaking. And there is a barrier to prevent them from going back until the Day they are all resurrected

So when the horn is blown, then there will be no kinship between them on that Day, nor will they ask for one another

So, those whose weight is heavy on the scales, then those are the successful ones

And those whose weight is light on the scales, those are the ones who lost their souls, in Hell they will abide

The Fire will scorch their faces, and in it their grin will be with displaced lips

Were My revelations not recited to you, then you denied them

They said: "Our Lord, our wickedness overcame us, and we were a misguided people

Our Lord, bring us out of it, and if we return to this then we are wicked

He said: "Be humiliated therein and do not speak to Me

There was a group from among My servants who used to Say: "Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us, and have mercy upon us, for You are the best of those who show mercy

But you mocked them, so much so that they made you forget My remembrance, and you used to laugh at them

I have rewarded them today for their patience, they are indeed the winners

Say: "How long have you stayed on Earth in terms of years

They said: "We remained for a day, or for part of a day. So ask those who kept count

He said: "You have remained for very little, if you knew

Did you think that We have created you without purpose, and that you would not return to Us

So, exalted is God, the true King, there is no god but He, the Lord of the supreme throne

And whosoever calls on another god with God when he has no proof for such, then his judgment is with his Lord. The rejecters will never succeed

And Say: "My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and you are the best of those who are merciful