23. Al-Muminoon

Certainly will the believers have succeeded:

— Saheeh International

Qad aflaha almuminoona

— Transliteration

They who are during their prayer humbly submissive

— Saheeh International

Allatheena hum fee salatihim khashiAAoona

— Transliteration

And they who turn away from ill speech

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Waallatheena hum AAani allaghwi muAAridoona

— Transliteration

And they who are observant of zakah

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Waallatheena hum lilzzakati faAAiloona

— Transliteration

And they who guard their private parts

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Waallatheena hum lifuroojihim hafi<i>th</i>oona

— Transliteration

Except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they will not be blamed -

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Illa AAala azwajihim aw ma malakat aymanuhum fainnahum ghayru maloomeena

— Transliteration

But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors -

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Famani ibtagha waraa thalika faolaika humu alAAadoona

— Transliteration

And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive

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Waallatheena hum liamanatihim waAAahdihim raAAoona

— Transliteration

And they who carefully maintain their prayers -

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Waallatheena hum AAala salawatihim yuhafi<i>th</i>oona

— Transliteration

Those are the inheritors

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Olaika humu alwarithoona

— Transliteration

Who will inherit al-Firdaus. They will abide therein eternally.

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Allatheena yarithoona alfirdawsa hum feeha khalidoona

— Transliteration

And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay.

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Walaqad khalaqna alinsana min sulalatin min teenin

— Transliteration

Then We placed him as a sperm-drop in a firm lodging.

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Thumma jaAAalnahu nutfatan fee qararin makeenin

— Transliteration

Then We made the sperm-drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the best of creators.

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Thumma khalaqna alnnutfata AAalaqatan fakhalaqna alAAalaqata mudghatan fakhalaqna almudghata AAi<i>th</i>aman fakasawna alAAi<i>th</i>ama lahman thumma anshanahu khalqan akhara fatabaraka Allahu ahsanu alkhaliqeena

— Transliteration

Then indeed, after that you are to die.

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Thumma innakum baAAda thalika lamayyitoona

— Transliteration

Then indeed you, on the Day of Resurrection, will be resurrected.

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Thumma innakum yawma alqiyamati tubAAathoona

— Transliteration

And We have created above you seven layered heavens, and never have We been of [Our] creation unaware.

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Walaqad khalaqna fawqakum sabAAa taraiqa wama kunna AAani alkhalqi ghafileena

— Transliteration

And We have sent down rain from the sky in a measured amount and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are Able to take it away.

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Waanzalna mina alssamai maan biqadarin faaskannahu fee alardi wainna AAala thahabin bihi laqadiroona

— Transliteration

And We brought forth for you thereby gardens of palm trees and grapevines in which for you are abundant fruits and from which you eat.

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Faanshana lakum bihi jannatin min nakheelin waaAAnabin lakum feeha fawakihu katheeratun waminha takuloona

— Transliteration

And [We brought forth] a tree issuing from Mount Sinai which produces oil and food for those who eat.

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Washajaratan takhruju min toori saynaa tanbutu bialdduhni wasibghin lilakileena

— Transliteration

And indeed, for you in livestock is a lesson. We give you drink from that which is in their bellies, and for you in them are numerous benefits, and from them you eat.

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Wainna lakum fee alanAAami laAAibratan nusqeekum mimma fee butooniha walakum feeha manafiAAu katheeratun waminha takuloona

— Transliteration

And upon them and on ships you are carried.

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WaAAalayha waAAala alfulki tuhmaloona

— Transliteration

And We had certainly sent Noah to his people, and he said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"

— Saheeh International

Walaqad arsalna noohan ila qawmihi faqala ya qawmi oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona

— Transliteration

But the eminent among those who disbelieved from his people said, "This is not but a man like yourselves who wishes to take precedence over you; and if Allah had willed [to send a messenger], He would have sent down angels. We have not heard of this among our forefathers.

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Faqala almalao allatheena kafaroo min qawmihi ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yureedu an yatafaddala AAalaykum walaw shaa Allahu laanzala malaikatan ma samiAAna bihatha fee abaina alawwaleena

— Transliteration

He is not but a man possessed with madness, so wait concerning him for a time."

— Saheeh International

In huwa illa rajulun bihi jinnatun fatarabbasoo bihi hatta heenin

— Transliteration

[Noah] said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."

— Saheeh International

Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni

— Transliteration

So We inspired to him, "Construct the ship under Our observation, and Our inspiration, and when Our command comes and the oven overflows, put into the ship from each [creature] two mates and your family, except those for whom the decree [of destruction] has proceeded. And do not address Me concerning those who have wronged; indeed, they are to be drowned.

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Faawhayna ilayhi ani isnaAAi alfulka biaAAyunina wawahyina faitha jaa amruna wafara alttannooru faosluk feeha min kullin zawjayni ithnayni waahlaka illa man sabaqa AAalayhi alqawlu minhum wala tukhatibnee fee allatheena <i>th</i>alamoo innahum mughraqoona

— Transliteration

And when you have boarded the ship, you and those with you, then say, 'Praise to Allah who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.'

— Saheeh International

Faitha istawayta anta waman maAAaka AAala alfulki faquli alhamdu lillahi allathee najjana mina alqawmi al<i>thth</i>alimeena

— Transliteration

And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].' "

— Saheeh International

Waqul rabbi anzilnee munzalan mubarakan waanta khayru almunzileena

— Transliteration

Indeed in that are signs, and indeed, We are ever testing [Our servants].

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Inna fee thalika laayatin wain kunna lamubtaleena

— Transliteration

Then We produced after them a generation of others.

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Thumma anshana min baAAdihim qarnan akhareena

— Transliteration

And We sent among them a messenger from themselves, [saying], "Worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him; then will you not fear Him?"

— Saheeh International

Faarsalna feehim rasoolan minhum ani oAAbudoo Allaha ma lakum min ilahin ghayruhu afala tattaqoona

— Transliteration

And the eminent among his people who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter while We had given them luxury in the worldly life said, "This is not but a man like yourselves. He eats of that from which you eat and drinks of what you drink.

— Saheeh International

Waqala almalao min qawmihi allatheena kafaroo wakaththaboo biliqai alakhirati waatrafnahum fee alhayati alddunya ma hatha illa basharun mithlukum yakulu mimma takuloona minhu wayashrabu mimma tashraboona

— Transliteration

And if you should obey a man like yourselves, indeed, you would then be losers.

— Saheeh International

Walain ataAAtum basharan mithlakum innakum ithan lakhasiroona

— Transliteration

Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones that you will be brought forth [once more]?

— Saheeh International

AyaAAidukum annakum itha mittum wakuntum turaban waAAi<i>th</i>aman annakum mukhrajoona

— Transliteration

How far, how far, is that which you are promised.

— Saheeh International

Hayhata hayhata lima tooAAadoona

— Transliteration

Life is not but our worldly life - we die and live, but we will not be resurrected.

— Saheeh International

In hiya illa hayatuna alddunya namootu wanahya wama nahnu bimabAAootheena

— Transliteration

He is not but a man who has invented a lie about Allah, and we will not believe him."

— Saheeh International

In huwa illa rajulun iftara AAala Allahi kathiban wama nahnu lahu bimumineena

— Transliteration

He said, "My Lord, support me because they have denied me."

— Saheeh International

Qala rabbi onsurnee bima kaththabooni

— Transliteration

[Allah] said, "After a little, they will surely become regretful."

— Saheeh International

Qala AAamma qaleelin layusbihunna nadimeena

— Transliteration

So the shriek seized them in truth, and We made them as [plant] stubble. Then away with the wrongdoing people.

— Saheeh International

Faakhathathumu alssayhatu bialhaqqi fajaAAalnahum ghuthaan fabuAAdan lilqawmi al<i>thth</i>alimeena

— Transliteration

Then We produced after them other generations.

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Thumma anshana min baAAdihim quroonan akhareena

— Transliteration

No nation will precede its time [of termination], nor will they remain [thereafter].

— Saheeh International

Ma tasbiqu min ommatin ajalaha wama yastakhiroona

— Transliteration

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

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Thumma arsalna rusulana tatra kulla ma jaa ommatan rasooluha kaththaboohu faatbaAAna baAAdahum baAAdan wajaAAalnahum ahadeetha fabuAAdan liqawmin la yuminoona

— Transliteration

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

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Thumma arsalna moosa waakhahu haroona biayatina wasultanin mubeenin

— Transliteration

To Pharaoh and his establishment, but they were arrogant and were a haughty people.

— Saheeh International

Ila firAAawna wamalaihi faistakbaroo wakanoo qawman AAaleena

— Transliteration

They said, "Should we believe two men like ourselves while their people are for us in servitude?"

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Faqaloo anuminu libasharayni mithlina waqawmuhuma lana AAabidoona

— Transliteration

So they denied them and were of those destroyed.

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Fakaththaboohuma fakanoo mina almuhlakeena

— Transliteration

And We certainly gave Moses the Scripture that perhaps they would be guided.

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Walaqad atayna moosa alkitaba laAAallahum yahtadoona

— Transliteration

And We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign and sheltered them within a high ground having level [areas] and flowing water.

— Saheeh International

WajaAAalna ibna maryama waommahu ayatan waawaynahuma ila rabwatin thati qararin wamaAAeenin

— Transliteration

[Allah said], "O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed, I, of what you do, am Knowing.

— Saheeh International

Ya ayyuha alrrusulu kuloo mina alttayyibati waiAAmaloo salihan innee bima taAAmaloona AAaleemun

— Transliteration

And indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so fear Me."

— Saheeh International

Wainna hathihi ommatukum ommatan wahidatan waana rabbukum faittaqooni

— Transliteration

But the people divided their religion among them into sects - each faction, in what it has, rejoicing.

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FataqattaAAoo amrahum baynahum zuburan kullu hizbin bima ladayhim farihoona

— Transliteration

So leave them in their confusion for a time.

— Saheeh International

Fatharhum fee ghamratihim hatta heenin

— Transliteration

Do they think that what We extend to them of wealth and children

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Ayahsaboona annama numidduhum bihi min malin wabaneena

— Transliteration

Is [because] We hasten for them good things? Rather, they do not perceive.

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NusariAAu lahum fee alkhayrati bal la yashAAuroona

— Transliteration

Indeed, they who are apprehensive from fear of their Lord

— Saheeh International

Inna allatheena hum min khashyati rabbihim mushfiqoona

— Transliteration

And they who believe in the signs of their Lord

— Saheeh International

Waallatheena hum biayati rabbihim yuminoona

— Transliteration

And they who do not associate anything with their Lord

— Saheeh International

Waallatheena hum birabbihim la yushrikoona

— Transliteration

And they who give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they will be returning to their Lord -

— Saheeh International

Waallatheena yutoona ma ataw waquloobuhum wajilatun annahum ila rabbihim rajiAAoona

— Transliteration

It is those who hasten to good deeds, and they outstrip [others] therein.

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Olaika yusariAAoona fee alkhayrati wahum laha sabiqoona

— Transliteration

And We charge no soul except [with that within] its capacity, and with Us is a record which speaks with truth; and they will not be wronged.

— Saheeh International

Wala nukallifu nafsan illa wusAAaha waladayna kitabun yantiqu bialhaqqi wahum la yu<i>th</i>lamoona

— Transliteration

But their hearts are covered with confusion over this, and they have [evil] deeds besides disbelief which they are doing,

— Saheeh International

Bal quloobuhum fee ghamratin min hatha walahum aAAmalun min dooni thalika hum laha AAamiloona

— Transliteration

Until when We seize their affluent ones with punishment, at once they are crying [to Allah] for help.

— Saheeh International

Hatta itha akhathna mutrafeehim bialAAathabi itha hum yajaroona

— Transliteration

Do not cry out today. Indeed, by Us you will not be helped.

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La tajaroo alyawma innakum minna la tunsaroona

— Transliteration

My verses had already been recited to you, but you were turning back on your heels

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Qad kanat ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum AAala aAAqabikum tankisoona

— Transliteration

In arrogance regarding it, conversing by night, speaking evil.

— Saheeh International

Mustakbireena bihi samiran tahjuroona

— Transliteration

Then have they not reflected over the Qur'an, or has there come to them that which had not come to their forefathers?

— Saheeh International

Afalam yaddabbaroo alqawla am jaahum ma lam yati abaahumu alawwaleena

— Transliteration

Or did they not know their Messenger, so they are toward him disacknowledging?

— Saheeh International

Am lam yaAArifoo rasoolahum fahum lahu munkiroona

— Transliteration

Or do they say, "In him is madness?" Rather, he brought them the truth, but most of them, to the truth, are averse.

— Saheeh International

Am yaqooloona bihi jinnatun bal jaahum bialhaqqi waaktharuhum lilhaqqi karihoona

— Transliteration

But if the Truth had followed their inclinations, the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them would have been ruined. Rather, We have brought them their message, but they, from their message, are turning away.

— Saheeh International

Walawi ittabaAAa alhaqqu ahwaahum lafasadati alssamawatu waalardu waman feehinna bal ataynahum bithikrihim fahum AAan thikrihim muAAridoona

— Transliteration

Or do you, [O Muhammad], ask them for payment? But the reward of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers.

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Am tasaluhum kharjan fakharaju rabbika khayrun wahuwa khayru alrraziqeena

— Transliteration

And indeed, you invite them to a straight path.

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Wainnaka latadAAoohum ila siratin mustaqeemin

— Transliteration

But indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deviating from the path.

— Saheeh International

Wainna allatheena la yuminoona bialakhirati AAani alssirati lanakiboona

— Transliteration

And even if We gave them mercy and removed what was upon them of affliction, they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.

— Saheeh International

Walaw rahimnahum wakashafna ma bihim min durrin lalajjoo fee tughyanihim yaAAmahoona

— Transliteration

And We had gripped them with suffering [as a warning], but they did not yield to their Lord, nor did they humbly supplicate, [and will continue thus]

— Saheeh International

Walaqad akhathnahum bialAAathabi fama istakanoo lirabbihim wama yatadarraAAoona

— Transliteration

Until when We have opened before them a door of severe punishment, immediately they will be therein in despair.

— Saheeh International

Hatta itha fatahna AAalayhim baban tha AAathabin shadeedin itha hum feehi mublisoona

— Transliteration

And it is He who produced for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful.

— Saheeh International

Wahuwa allathee anshaa lakumu alssamAAa waalabsara waalafidata qaleelan ma tashkuroona

— Transliteration

And it is He who has multiplied you throughout the earth, and to Him you will be gathered.

— Saheeh International

Wahuwa allathee tharaakum fee alardi wailayhi tuhsharoona

— Transliteration

And it is He who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of the night and the day. Then will you not reason?

— Saheeh International

Wahuwa allathee yuhyee wayumeetu walahu ikhtilafu allayli waalnnahari afala taAAqiloona

— Transliteration

Rather, they say like what the former peoples said.

— Saheeh International

Bal qaloo mithla ma qala alawwaloona

— Transliteration

They said, "When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

— Saheeh International

Qaloo aitha mitna wakunna turaban waAAi<i>th</i>aman ainna lamabAAoothoona

— Transliteration

We have been promised this, we and our forefathers, before; this is not but legends of the former peoples."

— Saheeh International

Laqad wuAAidna nahnu waabaona hatha min qablu in hatha illa asateeru alawwaleena

— Transliteration

Say, [O Muhammad], "To whom belongs the earth and whoever is in it, if you should know?"

— Saheeh International

Qul limani alardu waman feeha in kuntum taAAlamoona

— Transliteration

They will say, "To Allah." Say, "Then will you not remember?"

— Saheeh International

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tathakkaroona

— Transliteration

Say, "Who is Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne?"

— Saheeh International

Qul man rabbu alssamawati alssabAAi warabbu alAAarshi alAAa<i>th</i>eemi

— Transliteration

They will say, "[They belong] to Allah." Say, "Then will you not fear Him?"

— Saheeh International

Sayaqooloona lillahi qul afala tattaqoona

— Transliteration

Say, "In whose hand is the realm of all things - and He protects while none can protect against Him - if you should know?"

— Saheeh International

Qul man biyadihi malakootu kulli shayin wahuwa yujeeru wala yujaru AAalayhi in kuntum taAAlamoona

— Transliteration

They will say, "[All belongs] to Allah." Say, "Then how are you deluded?"

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Sayaqooloona lillahi qul faanna tusharoona

— Transliteration

Rather, We have brought them the truth, and indeed they are liars.

— Saheeh International

Bal ataynahum bialhaqqi wainnahum lakathiboona

— Transliteration

Allah has not taken any son, nor has there ever been with Him any deity. [If there had been], then each deity would have taken what it created, and some of them would have sought to overcome others. Exalted is Allah above what they describe [concerning Him].

— Saheeh International

Ma ittakhatha Allahu min waladin wama kana maAAahu min ilahin ithan lathahaba kullu ilahin bima khalaqa walaAAala baAAduhum AAala baAAdin subhana Allahi AAamma yasifoona

— Transliteration

[He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, so high is He above what they associate [with Him].

— Saheeh International

AAalimi alghaybi waalshshahadati fataAAala AAamma yushrikoona

— Transliteration

Say, [O Muhammad], "My Lord, if You should show me that which they are promised,

— Saheeh International

Qul rabbi imma turiyannee ma yooAAadoona

— Transliteration

My Lord, then do not place me among the wrongdoing people."

— Saheeh International

Rabbi fala tajAAalnee fee alqawmi al<i>thth</i>alimeena

— Transliteration

And indeed, We are able to show you what We have promised them.

— Saheeh International

Wainna AAala an nuriyaka ma naAAiduhum laqadiroona

— Transliteration

Repel, by [means of] what is best, [their] evil. We are most knowing of what they describe.

— Saheeh International

IdfaAA biallatee hiya ahsanu alssayyiata nahnu aAAlamu bima yasifoona

— Transliteration

And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils,

— Saheeh International

Waqul rabbi aAAoothu bika min hamazati alshshayateeni

— Transliteration

And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me."

— Saheeh International

WaaAAoothu bika rabbi an yahdurooni

— Transliteration

[For such is the state of the disbelievers], until, when death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back

— Saheeh International

Hatta itha jaa ahadahumu almawtu qala rabbi irjiAAooni

— Transliteration

That I might do righteousness in that which I left behind." No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.

— Saheeh International

LaAAallee aAAmalu salihan feema taraktu kalla innaha kalimatun huwa qailuha wamin waraihim barzakhun ila yawmi yubAAathoona

— Transliteration

So when the Horn is blown, no relationship will there be among them that Day, nor will they ask about one another.

— Saheeh International

Faitha nufikha fee alssoori fala ansaba baynahum yawmaithin wala yatasaaloona

— Transliteration

And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the successful.

— Saheeh International

Faman thaqulat mawazeenuhu faolaika humu almuflihoona

— Transliteration

But those whose scales are light - those are the ones who have lost their souls, [being] in Hell, abiding eternally.

— Saheeh International

Waman khaffat mawazeenuhu faolaika allatheena khasiroo anfusahum fee jahannama khalidoona

— Transliteration

The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles.

— Saheeh International

Talfahu wujoohahumu alnnaru wahum feeha kalihoona

— Transliteration

[It will be said]. "Were not My verses recited to you and you used to deny them?"

— Saheeh International

Alam takun ayatee tutla AAalaykum fakuntum biha tukaththiboona

— Transliteration

They will say, "Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame us, and we were a people astray.

— Saheeh International

Qaloo rabbana ghalabat AAalayna shiqwatuna wakunna qawman dalleena

— Transliteration

Our Lord, remove us from it, and if we were to return [to evil], we would indeed be wrongdoers."

— Saheeh International

Rabbana akhrijna minha fain AAudna fainna <i>th</i>alimoona

— Transliteration

He will say, "Remain despised therein and do not speak to Me.

— Saheeh International

Qala ikhsaoo feeha wala tukallimooni

— Transliteration

Indeed, there was a party of My servants who said, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, and You are the best of the merciful.'

— Saheeh International

Innahu kana fareequn min AAibadee yaqooloona rabbana amanna faighfir lana wairhamna waanta khayru alrrahimeena

— Transliteration

But you took them in mockery to the point that they made you forget My remembrance, and you used to laugh at them.

— Saheeh International

Faittakhathtumoohum sikhriyyan hatta ansawkum thikree wakuntum minhum tadhakoona

— Transliteration

Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patient endurance - that they are the attainers [of success]."

— Saheeh International

Innee jazaytuhumu alyawma bima sabaroo annahum humu alfaizoona

— Transliteration

[Allah] will say, "How long did you remain on earth in number of years?"

— Saheeh International

Qala kam labithtum fee alardi AAadada sineena

— Transliteration

They will say, "We remained a day or part of a day; ask those who enumerate."

— Saheeh International

Qaloo labithna yawman aw baAAda yawmin faisali alAAaddeena

— Transliteration

He will say, "You stayed not but a little - if only you had known.

— Saheeh International

Qala in labithtum illa qaleelan law annakum kuntum taAAlamoona

— Transliteration

Then did you think that We created you uselessly and that to Us you would not be returned?"

— Saheeh International

Afahasibtum annama khalaqnakum AAabathan waannakum ilayna la turjaAAoona

— Transliteration

So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.

— Saheeh International

FataAAala Allahu almaliku alhaqqu la ilaha illa huwa rabbu alAAarshi alkareemi

— Transliteration

And whoever invokes besides Allah another deity for which he has no proof - then his account is only with his Lord. Indeed, the disbelievers will not succeed.

— Saheeh International

Waman yadAAu maAAa Allahi ilahan akhara la burhana lahu bihi fainnama hisabuhu AAinda rabbihi innahu la yuflihu alkafiroona

— Transliteration

And, [O Muhammad], say, "My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful."

— Saheeh International

Waqul rabbi ighfir wairham waanta khayru alrrahimeena

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