Sura 38: S (Saad)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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ص والقران ذي الذكر

S. (Saad),* and the Quran that contains the proof.**

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بل الذين كفروا في عزة وشقاق

Those who disbelieve have plunged into arrogance and defiance.

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كم اهلكنا من قبلهم من قرن فنادوا ولات حين مناص

Many a generation before them we annihilated. They called for help; in vain.

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وعجبوا ان جاءهم منذر منهم وقال الكافرون هذا ساحر كذاب

They wondered that a warner should come to them, from among them. The disbelievers said, “A magician; a liar.

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اجعل الالهة الها واحدا ان هذا لشيء عجاب

“Did he make the gods into one god? This is really strange.”

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وانطلق الملا منهم ان امشوا واصبروا على الهتكم ان هذا لشيء يراد

The leaders announced, “Go and steadfastly persevere in worshiping your gods. This is what is desired.

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ما سمعنا بهذا في الملة الاخرة ان هذا الا اختلاق

“We never heard of this from the religion of our fathers. This is a lie.

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اانزل عليه الذكر من بيننا بل هم في شك من ذكري بل لما يذوقوا عذاب

“Why did the proof come down to him, instead of us?” Indeed, they are doubtful of My proof. Indeed, they have not yet tasted My retribution.

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ام عندهم خزائن رحمة ربك العزيز الوهاب

Do they own the treasures of mercy of your Lord, the Almighty, the Grantor.

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ام لهم ملك السماوات والارض وما بينهما فليرتقوا في الاسباب

Do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them? Let them help themselves.

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جند ما هنالك مهزوم من الاحزاب

Instead, whatever forces they can muster—even if all their parties banded together—will be defeated.

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كذبت قبلهم قوم نوح وعاد وفرعون ذو الاوتاد

Disbelieving before them were the people of Noah, ‘Ãd, and the mighty Pharaoh.

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وثمود وقوم لوط واصحاب الايكة اولئك الاحزاب

Also, Thamoud, the people of Lot, the dwellers of the Woods (of Midyan); those were the opponents.

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ان كل الا كذب الرسل فحق عقاب

Each of them disbelieved the messengers and thus, My retribution was inevitable.

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وما ينظر هؤلاء الا صيحة واحدة ما لها من فواق

These people can expect a single blow, from which they never recover.

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وقالوا ربنا عجل لنا قطنا قبل يوم الحساب

They challenged: “Our Lord, why do you not rush the retribution for us, before the Day of Reckoning.”

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اصبر على ما يقولون واذكر عبدنا داوود ذا الايد انه اواب

Be patient in the face of their utterances, and remember our servant David, the resourceful; he was obedient.

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انا سخرنا الجبال معه يسبحن بالعشي والاشراق

We committed the mountains in his service, glorifying with him night and day.

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والطير محشورة كل له اواب

Also the birds were committed to serve him; all were obedient to him.

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وشددنا ملكه واتيناه الحكمة وفصل الخطاب

We strengthened his kingship, and endowed him with wisdom and good logic.

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وهل اتاك نبا الخصم اذ تسوروا المحراب

Have you received news of the feuding men who sneaked into his sanctuary?

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اذ دخلوا على داوود ففزع منهم قالوا لا تخف خصمان بغى بعضنا على بعض فاحكم بيننا بالحق ولا تشطط واهدنا الى سواء الصراط

When they entered his room, he was startled. They said, “Have no fear. We are feuding with one another, and we are seeking your fair judgment. Do not wrong us, and guide us in the right path.

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ان هذا اخي له تسع وتسعون نعجة ولي نعجة واحدة فقال اكفلنيها وعزني في الخطاب

“This brother of mine owns ninety nine* sheep, while I own one sheep. He wants to mix my sheep with his, and continues to pressure me.”

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David’s Exemplary Piety

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قال لقد ظلمك بسؤال نعجتك الى نعاجه وان كثيرا من الخلطاء ليبغي بعضهم على بعض الا الذين امنوا وعملوا الصالحات وقليل ما هم وظن داوود انما فتناه فاستغفر ربه وخر راكعا واناب

He said, “He is being unfair to you by asking to combine your sheep with his. Most people who combine their properties treat each other unfairly, except those who believe and work righteousness, and these are so few.” Afterwards, David wondered if he made the right judgment. He thought that we were testing him. He then implored his Lord for forgiveness, bowed down, and repented.*

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فغفرنا له ذلك وان له عندنا لزلفى وحسن ماب

We forgave him in this matter. We have granted him a position of honor with us, and a beautiful abode.

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يا داوود انا جعلناك خليفة في الارض فاحكم بين الناس بالحق ولا تتبع الهوى فيضلك عن سبيل الله ان الذين يضلون عن سبيل الله لهم عذاب شديد بما نسوا يوم الحساب

O David, we have made you a ruler on earth. Therefore, you shall judge among the people equitably, and do not follow your personal opinion, lest it diverts you from the way of GOD. Surely, those who stray off the way of GOD incur severe retribution for forgetting the Day of Reckoning.

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وما خلقنا السماء والارض وما بينهما باطلا ذلك ظن الذين كفروا فويل للذين كفروا من النار

We did not create the heaven and the earth, and everything between them, in vain. Such is the thinking of those who disbelieve. Therefore, woe to those who disbelieve; they will suffer in Hell.

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ام نجعل الذين امنوا وعملوا الصالحات كالمفسدين في الارض ام نجعل المتقين كالفجار

Shall we treat those who believe and lead a righteous life as we treat those who commit evil on earth? Shall we treat the righteous as we treat the wicked?

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كتاب انزلناه اليك مبارك ليدبروا اياته وليتذكر اولو الالباب

This is a scripture that we sent down to you, that is sacred—perhaps they reflect on its verses. Those who possess intelligence will take heed.

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Solomon’s Exemplary Devotion

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ووهبنا لداوود سليمان نعم العبد انه اواب

To David we granted Solomon; a good and obedient servant.

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اذ عرض عليه بالعشي الصافنات الجياد

One day he became preoccupied with beautiful horses, until the night fell.

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فقال اني احببت حب الخير عن ذكر ربي حتى توارت بالحجاب

He then said, “I enjoyed the material things more than I enjoyed worshiping my Lord, until the sun was gone.*

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ردوها علي فطفق مسحا بالسوق والاعناق

“Bring them back.” (To bid farewell,) he rubbed their legs and necks.

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ولقد فتنا سليمان والقينا على كرسيه جسدا ثم اناب

We thus put Solomon to the test; we blessed him with vast material wealth, but he steadfastly submitted.*

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قال رب اغفر لي وهب لي ملكا لا ينبغي لاحد من بعدي انك انت الوهاب

He said, “My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingship never attained by anyone else. You are the Grantor.”

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فسخرنا له الريح تجري بامره رخاء حيث اصاب

We (answered his prayer and) committed the wind at his disposal, pouring rain wherever he wanted.

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والشياطين كل بناء وغواص

And the devils, building and diving.

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واخرين مقرنين في الاصفاد

Others were placed at his disposal.

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هذا عطاؤنا فامنن او امسك بغير حساب

“This is our provision to you; you may give generously, or withhold, without limits.”

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وان له عندنا لزلفى وحسن ماب

He has deserved an honorable position with us, and a wonderful abode.

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The Devil Afflicts Job*

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واذكر عبدنا ايوب اذ نادى ربه اني مسني الشيطان بنصب وعذاب

Remember our servant Job: he called upon his Lord, “The devil has afflicted me with hardship and pain.”

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اركض برجلك هذا مغتسل بارد وشراب

“Strike the ground with your foot. A spring will give you healing and a drink.”

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God Makes it up to the Believers

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ووهبنا له اهله ومثلهم معهم رحمة منا وذكرى لاولي الالباب

We restored his family for him; twice as many. Such is our mercy; a reminder for those who possess intelligence.

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وخذ بيدك ضغثا فاضرب به ولا تحنث انا وجدناه صابرا نعم العبد انه اواب

“Now, you shall travel the land and preach the message, to fulfill your pledge.” We found him steadfast. What a good servant! He was a submitter.

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واذكر عبادنا ابراهيم واسحاق ويعقوب اولي الايدي والابصار

Remember also our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They were resourceful, and possessed vision.

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انا اخلصناهم بخالصة ذكرى الدار

We bestowed upon them a great blessing: awareness of the Hereafter.

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وانهم عندنا لمن المصطفين الاخيار

They were chosen, for they were among the most righteous.

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واذكر اسماعيل واليسع وذا الكفل وكل من الاخيار

Remember Ismail, Elisha, and ZalKifl; among the most righteous.

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The Righteous

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هذا ذكر وان للمتقين لحسن ماب

This is a reminder: The righteous have deserved a wonderful destiny.

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جنات عدن مفتحة لهم الابواب

The gardens of Eden will open up their gates for them.

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متكئين فيها يدعون فيها بفاكهة كثيرة وشراب

Relaxing therein, they will be given many kinds of fruits and drinks.

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وعندهم قاصرات الطرف اتراب

They will have wonderful spouses.

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هذا ما توعدون ليوم الحساب

This is what you have deserved on the Day of Reckoning.

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ان هذا لرزقنا ما له من نفاد

Our provisions are inexhaustible.

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The Disbelievers: Feuding With One Another

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هذا وان للطاغين لشر ماب

As for the transgressors, they have incurred a miserable destiny.

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جهنم يصلونها فبئس المهاد

Hell is where they burn; what a miserable abode!

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هذا فليذوقوه حميم وغساق

What they taste therein will be hellish drinks and bitter food.

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واخر من شكله ازواج

And much more of the same kind.

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هذا فوج مقتحم معكم لا مرحبا بهم انهم صالو النار

“This is a group to be thrown into Hell with you.” They will not be welcomed (by the residents of Hell). They have deserved to burn in the hellfire.

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قالوا بل انتم لا مرحبا بكم انتم قدمتموه لنا فبئس القرار

The newcomers will respond, “Nor are you welcomed. You are the ones who preceded us and misled us. Therefore, suffer this miserable end.”

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قالوا ربنا من قدم لنا هذا فزده عذابا ضعفا في النار

They will also say, “Our Lord, these are the ones who led us into this; double the retribution of hellfire for them.”

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Surprise!

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وقالوا ما لنا لا نرى رجالا كنا نعدهم من الاشرار

They will say, “How come we do not see (in Hell) people we used to count among the wicked?

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اتخذناهم سخريا ام زاغت عنهم الابصار

“We used to ridicule them; we used to turn our eyes away from them.”

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ان ذلك لحق تخاصم اهل النار

This is a predetermined fact: the people of Hell will feud with one another.

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قل انما انا منذر وما من اله الا الله الواحد القهار

Say, “I warn you; there is no other god beside GOD, the One, the Supreme.

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رب السماوات والارض وما بينهما العزيز الغفار

“The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; the Almighty, the Forgiving.”

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The Great Feud

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قل هو نبا عظيم

Say, “Here is awesome news.

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انتم عنه معرضون

“That you are totally oblivious to.

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ما كان لي من علم بالملا الاعلى اذ يختصمون

“I had no knowledge previously, about the feud in the High Society.*

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ان يوحى الي الا انما انا نذير مبين

“I am inspired that my sole mission is to deliver the warnings to you.”

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اذ قال ربك للملائكة اني خالق بشرا من طين

Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay.

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فاذا سويته ونفخت فيه من روحي فقعوا له ساجدين

“Once I design him, and blow into him from My spirit, you shall fall prostrate before him.”

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فسجد الملائكة كلهم اجمعون

The angels fell prostrate, all of them,

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الا ابليس استكبر وكان من الكافرين

except Satan; he refused, and was too arrogant, unappreciative.

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قال يا ابليس ما منعك ان تسجد لما خلقت بيدي استكبرت ام كنت من العالين

He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My hands? Are you too arrogant? Have you rebelled?”

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قال انا خير منه خلقتني من نار وخلقته من طين

He said, “I am better than he; You created me from fire, and created him from clay.”

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قال فاخرج منها فانك رجيم

He said, “Therefore, you must be exiled, you will be banished.

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وان عليك لعنتي الى يوم الدين

“You have incurred My condemnation until the Day of Judgment.”

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قال رب فانظرني الى يوم يبعثون

He said, “My Lord, respite me till the Day of Resurrection.”

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قال فانك من المنظرين

He said, “You are respited.

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الى يوم الوقت المعلوم

“Until the appointed day.”

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قال فبعزتك لاغوينهم اجمعين

He said, “I swear by Your majesty, that I will send them all astray.

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الا عبادك منهم المخلصين

“Except Your worshipers who are devoted absolutely to You alone.”

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قال فالحق والحق اقول

He said, “This is the truth, and the truth is all that I utter.

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لاملان جهنم منك وممن تبعك منهم اجمعين

“I will fill Hell with you and all those who follow you.”

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قل ما اسالكم عليه من اجر وما انا من المتكلفين

Say, “I do not ask you for any wage, and I am not an imposter.

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ان هو الا ذكر للعالمين

“This is a reminder for the world.

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ولتعلمن نباه بعد حين

“And you will certainly find out in awhile.”

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