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44. Ad-Dukhan - The Drought
| 1 | Ha-Meem. (Alphabets of the Arabic language – Allah, and to whomever He reveals, know their precise meanings.) |
| 2 | By oath of this clear Book. |
| 3 | We have indeed sent it down in a blessed night – indeed it is We Who warn. |
| 4 | During it are distributed all the works of wisdom. |
| 5 | By a command from Us – indeed it is We Who send. |
| 6 | A mercy from your Lord; indeed He only is the All Hearing, the All Knowing. |
| 7 | The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them; if you people believe. |
| 8 | There is no worship except for Him – He gives life and causes death; your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers. |
| 9 | Rather they are in doubt, playing. |
| 10 | So you await the day when the sky will bring forth a visible smoke. – |
| 11 | Which will envelop the people; this is a painful punishment. |
| 12 | Thereupon they will say, “O our Lord! Remove the punishment from us – we now accept faith.” |
| 13 | How is it possible for them to accept guidance, whereas a Noble Messenger who speaks clearly has already come to them? |
| 14 | Whereas they had then turned away from him and said, “He is a madman, tutored!”? |
| 15 | We now remove the punishment for some days – so you will again commit the same. |
| 16 | The day when We will seize with the greatest seizure – We will indeed take revenge. |
| 17 | And before them We indeed tried the people of Firaun, and an Honourable Noble Messenger came to them. |
| 18 | Who said, “Give the bondmen of Allah into my custody; I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger for you.” |
| 19 | And saying, “And do not rebel against Allah; I have brought a clear proof to you.” |
| 20 | “And I take the refuge of my Lord and yours, against your stoning me.” |
| 21 | “And if you do not believe in me, then have no relation with me.” |
| 22 | He therefore prayed to his Lord, “These are a guilty nation!” |
| 23 | We commanded him, “Journey with My bondmen in a part of the night – you will be pursued.” |
| 24 | “And leave the sea as it is, parted in several places; indeed that army will be drowned.” |
| 25 | How many gardens and water-springs they left behind! |
| 26 | And fields and grand palaces! |
| 27 | And favours amongst which they were rejoicing! |
| 28 | That is what We did; and We made another nation their heirs. |
| 29 | So the heavens and the earth did not weep for them, and they were not given respite. |
| 30 | And indeed We rescued the Descendants of Israel from a disgraceful torture. |
| 31 | From Firaun; he was indeed proud, among the transgressors. |
| 32 | And We knowingly chose them, among all others of their time. |
| 33 | And We gave them signs in which lay clear favours. |
| 34 | Indeed these disbelievers proclaim; – |
| 35 | “There is nothing except our dying just once, and we will not be raised.” |
| 36 | “Therefore bring back our forefathers, if you are truthful!” |
| 37 | Are they better, or the people of Tubba? And those who were before them? We destroyed them; they were indeed criminals. |
| 38 | And We did not create the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, just for play. |
| 39 | We did not create them except with the truth, but most of them do not know. |
| 40 | Indeed the Day of Decision is the appointment for all of them. |
| 41 | The day on which, no friends will benefit each other at all, nor will they be helped. (Except those who are pious – see verse 43:67) |
| 42 | Except those upon whom Allah has mercy; indeed He only is the Most Honourable, the Most Merciful. |
| 43 | Indeed the tree of Zaqqum, – |
| 44 | Is the food of the sinners. |
| 45 | Like molten copper; it churns in their bellies. |
| 46 | Like the churning of boiling water. |
| 47 | “Seize him, and forcibly drag him right to the blazing fire.” |
| 48 | “Then pour on his head the punishment of boiling water.” |
| 49 | Saying “Taste it! Indeed you only are the most honourable, the dignified!” |
| 50 | “Indeed this is what you used to doubt about.” |
| 51 | Indeed the pious are in a place of peace. |
| 52 | In Gardens and water-springs. |
| 53 | They will be dressed in fine silk and embroidery, facing one another (on thrones). |
| 54 | So it is; and We have wedded them to maidens with gorgeous eyes. |
| 55 | In it they will ask for all kinds of fruit, with safety. |
| 56 | They will not taste death again in it, except their former death; and Allah has saved them from the punishment of fire. |
| 57 | By the munificence of your Lord; this is the great success. |
| 58 | And We have made this Qur’an easy in your language, for them to understand. |
| 59 | Therefore wait (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) – they too are waiting. |