75. Al Qiyamah. The Resurrection : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 75. AL-QIYAMAH: THE RESURRECTION 1 Nay, I swear by the Day of Resurrection; 2 Nay, I swear by the accusing soul (that this Scripture is true). 3 Thinketh man that We shall not assemble his bones ? 4 Yea, verily. We are Able to restore his...
68. Al Qalam. The Pen : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 68. AL-QALAM: THE PEN 1 Nun. By the pen and that which they write (therewith), 2 Thou art not, for thy Lord's favour unto thee, a madman. 3 And lo! thine verily will be a reward unfailing. 4 And lo! thou art of a tremendous nature. 5 And thou...
32. As Sajdah. The Adoration : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 32. AS-SAJDAH: THE ADORATION 1 Alif. Lam. Mim 2 The revelation of the Scripture wher there is no doubt is from the Lord of the Worlds. 3 Or say they: He hath invented it ? Nay, but it is the Truth from thy Lord, that thou mayst warn a folk...
6. Al Anam. The Cattle : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 6. AL-AN`AM: THE CATTLE 1 Praise be to Allah, Who hath created the heavens and the earth, and hath appointed darkness and light. Yet those who disbelieve ascribe rivals unto their Lord. 2 He it is Who hath created you from clay, and hath...
94. Al Inshirah. The Expansion : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 94. AL-INSHIRAH: THE EXPANSION 1 Have We not caused thy bosom to dilate, 2 And eased thee of the burden 3 Which weighed down thy back; 4 And exalted thy fame ? 5 But lo! with hardship goeth ease, 6 Lo! with hardship goeth ease; 7 So when thou...
19. Maryam. Mary : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 19. MARYAM: MARY 1 Kaf. Ha. Ya. A'in. Sad. 2 A mention of the mercy of thy Lord unto His servant Zachariah. 3 When he cried unto his Lord a cry in secret, 4 Saying: My Lord! Lo! the bones of me wax feeble and my head is shining with grey hair...
41. Ha Mim Sajdah. Revelations Well Expounded : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 41. HA MIM SAJDAH: REVELATIONS WELL EXPOUNDED 1 Ha. Mim. 2 A revelation from the Beneficent, the Merciful, 3 A Scripture wher the verses are expounded, a Lecture in Arabic for people who have knowledge, 4 Good tidings and a warning. But most...
80. abasa. He Frowned : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 80. `ABASA: HE FROWNED 1 He frowned and turned away 2 Because the blind man came unto him. 3 What could inform thee but that he might grow (in grace) 4 Or take heed and so the reminder might avail him ? 5 As for him who thinketh himself...
103. Al asr. Time : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 103. AL-`ASR: TIME 1 By the declining day, 2 Lo! man is a state of loss, 3 Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance.
50. Qaf. Qaf : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 50. QAF: QAF 1 Qaf. By the Glorious Qur'an, 2 Nay, but they marvel that a warner of their own hath come unto them; and the disbelievers say: This is a strange thing: 3 When we are dead and have become dust (shall we be brought back again)...
89. Al Fajr. The Dawn : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 89. AL-FAJR: THE DAWN 1 By the Dawn 2 And ten nights, 3 And the Even and the Odd, 4 And the night when it departeth, 5 There surely is an oath for thinking man. 6 Dost thou not consider how thy Lord dealt with (the tribe of) A'ad, 7 With...
92. Al Layl. The Night : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 92. AL-LAYL: THE NIGHT 1 By the night enshrouding 2 And the day resplendent 3 And Him Who hath created male and female, 4 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 5 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 6 And believeth...
55. Ar Rahman. The Merciful : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 55. AR-RAHMAN: THE MERCIFUL 1 The Beneficent 2 Hath made known the Qur'an. 3 He hath created man. 4 He hath taught him utterance. 5 The sun and the moon are made punctual. 6 The stars and the trees adore. 7 And the sky He hath uplifted;...
99. Al Zilzal. The Shaking : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 99. AL-ZILZAL: THE SHAKING 1 When Earth is shaken with her (final) earthquake 2 And Earth yieldeth up her burdens, 3 And man saith: What aileth her ? 4 That day she will relate her chronicles, 5 Because thy Lord inspireth her. 6 That day...
73. Al Muzammil. The Mantled One : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 73. AL-MUZAMMIL: THE MANTLED ONE 1 O thou wrapped up in thy raiment! 2 Keep vigil the night long, save a little - 3 A half ther, or abate a little ther 4 Or add (a little) thereto - and chant the Qur'an in measure, 5 For we shall charge thee...
26. Ash Shuara'. The Poets : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 26. ASH-SHU`ARA': THE POETS 1 Ta. Sin. Mim. 2 These are revelations of the Scripture that maketh plain. 3 It may be that thou tormentest thyself (O Muhammad) because they believe not. 4 If We will, We can send down on them from the sky...
24. An Nur. The Light : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 24. AN-NUR: THE LIGHT 1 (Here is) a surah which We have revealed and enjoined, and wherein We have revealed plain tokens, that haply ye may take heed. 2 The adulterer and the adulteress, scourge ye each one of them (with) a hundred stripes...
13. Ar Rad. The Thunder : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 13. AR-RA`D: THE THUNDER 1 Alif. Lam. Mim. Ra. These are verses of the Scripture. That which is revealed unto thee from thy Lord is the Truth, but most of mankind believe not. 2 Allah it is Who raised up the heavens without visible supports...
76. Ad Dahr. The Man : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 76. AD-DAHR: THE MAN 1 Hath there come upon man (ever) any period of time in which he was a thing unremembered ? 2 Lo! We create man from a drop of thickened fluid to test him; so We make him hearing, knowing. 3 Lo! We have shown him the way...
63. Al Munafiqun. The Hypocrites : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 63. AL-MUNAFIQUN: THE HYPOCRITES 1 When the hypocrites come unto thee (O Muhammad), they say: We bear witness that thou art indeed Allah's messenger. And Allah knoweth that thou art indeed His messenger, and Allah beareth witness th...
83. At Tatfif. The Defrauders : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 83. AT-TATFIF: THE DEFRAUDERS 1 Woe unto the defrauders: 2 Those who when they take the measure from mankind demand it full, 3 But if they measure unto them or weight for them, they cause them loss. 4 Do such (men) not consider that they will...
44. Ad Dukhan. The Evident Smoke : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 44. AD-DUKHAN: THE EVIDENT SMOKE 1 Ha. Mim. 2 By the Scripture that maketh plain 3 Lo! We revealed it on a blessed night - Lo! We are ever warning - 4 Whereon every wise command is made clear 5 As a command from Our presence - Lo! We are ever...
91. Ash Shams. The Sun : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 91. ASH-SHAMS: THE SUN 1 By the sun and his brightness, 2 And the moon when she followeth him, 3 And the day when it revealeth him, 4 And the night when it enshroudeth him, 5 And the heaven and Him Who built it, 6 And the earth and Him Who...
112. Al Ikhlas. The Unity : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 112. AL-IKHLAS: THE UNITY 1 Say: He is Allah, the One! 2 Allah, the eternally Besought of all! 3 He begetteth not nor was begotten. 4 And there is none comparable unto Him.
10. Yunus. Jonah : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 10. YUNUS: JONAH 1 Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verses of the Wise Scripture. 2 Is it a wonder for mankind that We have inspired a man among them, saying: Warn mankind and bring unto those who believe the good tidings that they have a sure...
96. Al alaq. The Clot : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 96. AL-`ALAQ: THE CLOT 1 Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth, 2 Createth man from a clot. 3 Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous, 4 Who teacheth by the pen, 5 Teacheth man that which he knew not. 6 Nay, but verily man is rebellious...
17. Bani Isra'il. The Israelites : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 17. BANI ISRA'IL: THE ISRAELITES 1 Glorified be He Who carried His servant by night from the Inviolable Place of Worship to the Far distant place of worship the neighbourhood wher We have blessed, that We might show him of Our tokens! Lo! He...
15. Al Hijr. The Rock : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 15. AL-HIJR: THE ROCK 1 Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verses of the Scripture and a plain Reading. 2 It may be that those who disbelieve wish ardently that they were Muslims. 3 Let them eat and enjoy life, and let (false) hope beguile them. They...
100. Al adiyat. The Assaulters : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 100. AL-`ADIYAT: THE ASSAULTERS 1 By the snorting courses, 2 Striking sparks of fire 3 And scouring to the raid at dawn, 4 Then, therewith, with their trail of dust, 5 Cleaving, as one, the centre (of the foe), 6 Lo! man is an ingrate un...
18. Al Kahf. The Cave : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 18. AL-KAHF: THE CAVE 1 Praise be to Allah Who hath revealed the Scripture unto His slave, and hath not placed therein any crookedness, 2 (But hath made it) straight, to give warning of stern punishment from Him, and to bring un...
98. Al Bayyinah. The Proof : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 98. AL-BAYYINAH: THE PROOF 1 Those who disbelieve among the People of the Scripture and the idolaters could not have left off (erring) till the clear proof came unto them, 2 A messenger from Allah, reading purified pages 3 Containing correct...
101. Al Qariah. The Terrible Calamity : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 101. AL-QARI`AH: THE TERRIBLE CALAMITY 1 The Calamity! 2 What is the Calamity ? 3 Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Calamity is! 4 A day wherein mankind will be as thickly-scattered moths 5 And the mountains will become as carded wool...
90. Al Balad. The City : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 90. AL-BALAD: THE CITY 1 Nay, I swear by this city - 2 And thou art an indweller of this city - 3 And the begetter and that which he begat, 4 We verily have created man in an atmosphere: 5 Thinketh he that none hath power over him ? 6 And he...
1. Al Fatihah. The Opening : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 1. AL-FATIHAH: THE OPENING 1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. 2 Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, 3 The Beneficent, the Merciful. 4 Master of the Day of Judgment, 5 Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask...
64. At Taghabun. The Cheating : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 64. AT-TAGHABUN: THE CHEATING 1 All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah; unto Him belongeth Sovereignty and unto Him belongeth praise, and He is Able to do all things. 2 He it is Who created you, but one...
52. At Tur. The Mountain : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 52. AT-TUR: THE MOUNTAIN 1 By the Mount, 2 And a Scripture inscribed 3 On fine parchment unrolled, 4 And the House frequented, 5 And the roof exalted, 6 And the sea kept filled, 7 Lo! the doom of thy Lord will surely come to pass; 8 There is...
78. An Naba'. The Tidings : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 78. AN-NABA': THE TIDINGS 1 Wher do they question one another ? 2 (It is) of the awful tidings, 3 Concerning which they are in disagreement. 4 Nay, but they will come to know! 5 Nay, again, but they will come to know! 6 Have We not made...
48. Al Fath. The Victory : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 48. AL-FATH: THE VICTORY 1 Lo! We have given thee (O Muhammad) a signal victory, 2 That Allah may forgive thee of thy sin that which is past and that which is to come, and may perfect His favour unto thee, and may guide thee on a right path...
60. Al Mumtahanah. She Who Is Tested : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 60. AL-MUMTAHANAH: SHE WHO IS TESTED 1 O ye who believe! Choose not My enemy and your enemy for allies. Do ye give them friendship when they disbelieve in that truth which hath come unto you, driving out the messenger and you because ye...
8. Al Anfal. The Spoils Of War : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 8. AL-ANFAL: THE SPOILS OF WAR 1 They ask thee (O Muhammad) of the spoils of war. Say: The spoils of war belong to Allah and the messenger, so keep your duty to Allah, and adjust the matter of your difference, and obey Allah and His messenger...
31. Luqman. Lukman : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 31. LUQMAN: LUKMAN 1 Alif. Lam. Mim. 2 These are revelations of the wise Scripture, 3 A guidance and a mercy for the good, 4 Those who establish worship and pay the poor-due and have sure faith in the Hereafter. 5 Such have guidance...
86. At Tariq. The Night Comer : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 86. AT-TARIQ: THE NIGHT-COMER 1 By the heaven and the Morning Star 2 - Ah, what will tell thee what the Morning Star is! 3 - The piercing Star! 4 No human soul but hath a guardian over it. 5 So let man consider from what he is created. 6 He...
11. Hud. Hud : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 11. HUD: HUD 1 Alif. Lam. Ra. (This is) a Scripture the revelations wher are perfected and then expounded. (It cometh) from One Wise, Informed, 2 (Saying): Serve none but Allah. Lo! I am unto you from Him a warner and a bringer of good...
7. Al Araf. The Elevated Places : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 7. AL-A`RAF: THE ELEVATED PLACES 1 Alif. Lam. Mim. Sad. 2 (It is) a Scripture that is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) - so let there be no heaviness in thy heart therefrom - that thou mayst warn thereby, and (it is) a Reminder unto believers. 3...
5. Al Ma'idah. The Food : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 5. AL-MA'IDAH: THE FOOD 1 O ye who believe! Fulfil your indentures. The beast of cattle is made lawful unto you (for food) except that which is announced unto you (herein), game being unlawful when ye are on the pilgrimage. Lo! Allah...
53. An Najm. The Star : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 53. AN-NAJM: THE STAR 1 By the Star when it setteth, 2 Your comrade erreth not, nor is deceived; 3 Nor doth he speak of (his own) desire. 4 It is naught save an inspiration that is inspired, 5 Which one of mighty powers hath taught him, 6 One...
43. Az Zukhruf. The Embellishment : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 43. AZ-ZUKHRUF: THE EMBELLISHMENT 1 Ha. Mim. 2 By the Scripture which maketh plain, 3 Lo! We have appointed it a Lecture, in Arabic that haply ye may understand. 4 And Lo! in the Source of Decrees, which We possess, it is indeed sublime...
108. Al Kauthar. Abundance : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 108. AL-KAUTHAR: ABUNDANCE 1 Lo! We have given thee Abundance; 2 So pray unto thy Lord, and sacrifice. 3 Lo! it is thy insulter (and not thou) who is without posterity.
39. Az Zumar. The Companies : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 39. AZ-ZUMAR: THE COMPANIES 1 The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise. 2 Lo! We have revealed the Scripture unto thee (Muhammad) with truth; so worship Allah, making religion pure for Him (only). 3 Surely pure...
72. Al Jinn. The Jinn : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 72. AL-JINN: THE JINN 1 Say (O Muhammad): It is revealed unto me that a company of the Jinn gave ear, and they said: Lo! we have heard a marvellous Qur'an, 2 Which guideth unto righteousness, so we believe in it and we ascribe no partner un...
3. Al Imran. The Family Of Imran : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 3. AL-IMRAN: THE FAMILY OF IMRAN 1 Alim. Lam. Mim. 2 Allah! There is no God save Him, the Alive, the Eternal. 3 He hath revealed unto thee (Muhammad) the Scripture with truth, confirming that which was (revealed) before it, even as He...
37. As Saffat. The Rangers : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 37. AS-SAFFAT: THE RANGERS 1 By those who set the ranks in battle order 2 And those who drive away (the wicked) with reproof 3 And those who read (the Word) for a reminder, 4 Lo! thy Lord is surely One; 5 Lord of the heavens and of the earth...
109. Al Kafirun. The Unbelievers : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 109. AL-KAFIRUN: THE UNBELIEVERS 1 Say: O disbelievers! 2 I worship not that which ye worship; 3 Nor worship ye that which I worship. 4 And I shall not worship that which ye worship. 5 Nor will ye worship that which I worship. 6 Unto you your...
61. As Saff. The Ranks : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 61. AS-SAFF: THE RANKS 1 All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, and He is the Mighty, the Wise. 2 O ye who believe! Why say ye that which ye do not ? 3 It is most hateful in the sight of Allah that ye say...
40. Al Mu'min. The Forgiving One : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 40. AL-MU'MIN: THE FORGIVING ONE 1 Ha. Mim. 2 The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower, 3 The Forgiver of sin, the Accepter of repentance, the Stern in punishment, the Bountiful. There is no God save Him. Unto Him...
56. Al Waqiah. That Which Is Coming : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 56. AL-WAQI`AH: THAT WHICH IS COMING 1 When the event befalleth - 2 There is no denying that it will befall - 3 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 4 When the earth is shaken with a shock 5 And the hills are ground to powder 6 So that they...
110. An Nasr. The Help : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 110. AN-NASR: THE HELP 1 When Allah's succour and the triumph cometh 2 And thou seest mankind entering the religion of Allah in troops, 3 Then hymn the praises of thy Lord, and seek forgiveness of Him. Lo! He is ever ready to show mercy.
59. Al Hashr. The Exile : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 59. AL-HASHR: THE EXILE 1 All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, and He is the Mighty, the Wise. 2 He it is Who hath caused those of the People of the Scripture who disbelieved to go forth from their homes...
71. Nuh. Noah : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 71. NUH: NOAH 1 Lo! We sent Noah unto his people (saying): Warn thy people ere the painful doom come unto them. 2 He said: O my people! Lo! I am a plain warner unto you 3 (Bidding you): Serve Allah and keep your duty unto Him and obey me, 4...
47. Muhammad. Muhammad : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 47. MUHAMMAD: MUHAMMAD 1 Those who disbelieve and turn (men) from the way of Allah, He rendereth their actions vain. 2 And those who believe and do good works and believe in that which is revealed unto Muhammad - and it is the truth...
23. Al Mu'minun. The Believers : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 23. AL-MU'MINUN: THE BELIEVERS 1 Successful indeed are the believers 2 Who are humble in their prayers, 3 And who shun vain conversation, 4 And who are payers of the poor-due; 5 And who guard their modesty - 6 Save from their wives...
46. Al Ahqaf. The Sandhills : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 46. AL-AHQAF: THE SANDHILLS 1 Ha. Mim. 2 The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah the Mighty, the Wise. 3 We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them save with truth, and for a term appointed. But those who...
57. Al Hadid. The Iron : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 57. AL-HADID: THE IRON 1 All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifieth Allah; and He is the Mighty, the Wise. 2 His is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth; He quickeneth and He giveth death; and He is Able to do all things. 3...
21. Al Anbiya'. The Prophets : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 21. AL-ANBIYA': THE PROPHETS 1 Their reckoning draweth nigh for mankind, while they turn away in heedlessness. 2 Never cometh there unto them a new reminder from their Lord but they listen to it while they play, 3 With hearts preoccupied...
79. An Naziat. Those Who Pull Out : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 79. AN-NAZI`AT: THOSE WHO PULL OUT 1 By those who drag forth to destruction, 2 By the meteors rushing, 3 By the lone stars floating, 4 By the angels hastening, 5 And those who govern the event, 6 On the day when the first trump resoundeth. 7...
54. Al Qamar. The Moon : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 54. AL-QAMAR: THE MOON 1 The hour drew nigh and the moon was rent in twain. 2 And if they behold a portent they turn away and say: Prolonged illusion. 3 They denied (the Truth) and followed their own lusts. Yet everything will come...
51. Adh Dhariyat. The Scatterers : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 51. ADH-DHARIYAT: THE SCATTERERS 1 By those that winnow with a winnowing 2 And those that bear the burden (of the rain) 3 And those that glide with ease (upon the sea) 4 And those who distribute (blessings) by command, 5 Lo! that wherewith ye...
38. Sad. Sad : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 38. SAD: SAD 1 Sad. By the renowned Qur'an, 2 Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism. 3 How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the time for escape! 4 And they marvel th...
102. At Takathur. Worldly Gain : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 102. AT-TAKATHUR: WORLDLY GAIN 1 Rivalry in worldly increase distracteth you 2 Until ye come to the graves. 3 Nay, but ye will come to know! 4 Nay, but ye will come to know! 5 Nay, would that ye knew (now) with a sure knowledge! 6 For ye will...
104. Al Humazah. The Slanderer : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 104. AL-HUMAZAH: THE SLANDERER 1 Woe unto every slandering traducer, 2 Who hath gathered wealth (of this world) and arranged it. 3 He thinketh that his wealth will render him immortal. 4 Nay, but verily he will be flung to the Consuming One...
14. Ibrahim. Abraham : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 14. IBRAHIM: ABRAHAM 1 Alif. Lam. Ra. (This is) a Scripture which We have revealed unto thee (Muhammad) that thereby thou mayst bring forth mankind from darkness unto light, by the permission of their Lord, unto the path of the Mighty...
28. Al Qasas. The Narrative : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 28. AL-QASAS: THE NARRATIVE 1 Ta. Sin. Mim. 2 These are revelations of the Scripture that maketh plain. 3 We narrate unto thee (somewhat) of the story of Moses and Pharaoh with truth, for folk who believe. 4 Lo! Pharaoh exalted himself...
82. Al Infitar. The Cleaving Asunder : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 82. AL-INFITAR: THE CLEAVING ASUNDER 1 When the heaven is cleft asunder, 2 When the planets are dispersed, 3 When the seas are poured forth, 4 And the sepulchres are overturned, 5 A soul will know what it hath sent before (it) and what left...
105. Al Fil. The Elephant : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 105. AL-FIL: THE ELEPHANT 1 Hast thou not seen how thy Lord dealt with the owners of the Elephant ? 2 Did He not bring their stratagem to naught, 3 And send against them swarms of flying creatures, 4 Which pelted them with stones of baked...
84. Al Inshiqaq. The Rending : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 84. AL-INSHIQAQ: THE RENDING 1 When the heaven is split asunder 2 And attentive to her Lord in fear, 3 And when the earth is spread out 4 And hath cast out all that was in her, and is empty 5 And attentive to her Lord in fear! 6 Thou, verily...
97. Al Qadr. The Majesty : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 97. AL-QADR: THE MAJESTY 1 Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Predestination. 2 Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is! 3 The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. 4 The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by...
34. Saba'. Sheba : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 34. SABA': SHEBA 1 Praise be to Allah, unto Whom belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. His is the praise in the Hereafter, and He is the Wise, the Aware. 2 He knoweth that which goeth into the earth and th...
113. Al Falaq. The Daybreak : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 113. AL-FALAQ: THE DAYBREAK 1 Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the Daybreak 2 From the evil of that which He created; 3 From the evil of the darkness when it is intense, 4 And from the evil of malignant witchcraft, 5 And from the evil...
35. Al Fatir. The Creator : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 35. AL-FATIR: THE CREATOR 1 Praise be to Allah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who appointeth the angels messengers having wings two, three and four. He multiplieth in creation what He will. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things. 2...
2. Al Baqarah. The Cow : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 2. AL-BAQARAH: THE COW 1 Alif. Lam. Mim. 2 This is the Scripture wher there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who ward off (evil). 3 Who believe in the Unseen, and establish worship, and spend of that We have bestowed upon them; 4 And who...
58. Al Mujadilah. She Who Pleaded : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 58. AL-MUJADILAH: SHE WHO PLEADED 1 Allah hath heard the saying of her that disputeth with thee (Muhammad) concerning her husband, and complaineth unto Allah. And Allah heareth your colloquy. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower. 2 Such of you as put...
65. At Talaq. The Divorce : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 65. AT-TALAQ: THE DIVORCE 1 O Prophet! When ye (men) put away women, put them away for their (legal) period and reckon the period, and keep your duty to Allah, your Lord. Expel them not from their houses nor let them go forth unless they...
45. Al Jathiyah. The Kneeling : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 45. AL-JATHIYAH: THE KNEELING 1 Ha. Mim. 2 The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise. 3 Lo! in the heavens and the earth are portents for believers. 4 And in your creation, and all the beasts that He scattereth...
36. Ya Sin. Ya Sin : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 36. YA SIN: YA SIN 1 Ya Sin. 2 By the wise Qur'an, 3 Lo! thou art of those sent 4 On a straight path, 5 A revelation of the Mighty, the Merciful, 6 That thou mayst warn a folk whose fathers were not warned, so they are heedless. 7 Already...
30. Ar Rum. The Romans : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 30. AR-RUM: THE ROMANS 1 Alif. Lam. Mim. 2 The Romans have been defeated 3 In the nearer land, and they, after their defeat will be victorious 4 Within ten years - Allah's is the command in the former case and in the latter - and in that day...
12. Yusuf. Joseph : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 12. YUSUF: JOSEPH 1 Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verse of the Scripture that maketh plain. 2 Lo! We have revealed it, a Lecture in Arabic, that ye may understand. 3 We narrate unto thee (Muhammad) the best of narratives in that We have inspired...
66. At Tahrim. The Prohibition : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 66. AT-TAHRIM: THE PROHIBITION 1 O Prophet! Why bannest thou that which Allah hath made lawful for thee, seeking to please thy wives ? And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. 2 Allah hath made lawful for you (Muslims) absolution from your oaths...
49. Al Hujurat. The Chambers : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 49. AL-HUJURAT: THE CHAMBERS 1 O ye who believe! Be not forward in the presence of Allah and His messenger, and keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower. 2 O ye who believe! Lift not up your voices above the voice of the Prophet...
69. Al Haqqah. The Inevitable : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 69. AL-HAQQAH: THE INEVITABLE 1 The Reality! 2 What is the Reality ? 3 Ah, what will convey unto thee what the reality is! 4 (The tribes of) Thamud and A'ad disbelieved in the judgment to come. 5 As for Thamud, they were destroyed by...
74. Al Mudathir. The Clothed One : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 74. AL-MUDATHIR: THE CLOTHED ONE 1 O thou enveloped in thy cloak, 2 Arise and warn! 3 Thy Lord magnify, 4 Thy raiment purify, 5 Pollution shun! 6 And show not favour, seeking wordly gain! 7 For the sake of thy Lord, be patient! 8 For when...
70. Al Maarij. The Ladders : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 70. AL-MA`ARIJ: THE LADDERS 1 A questioner questioned concerning the doom about to fall 2 Upon the disbelievers, which none can repel, 3 From Allah, Lord of the Ascending Stairways 4 (Whereby) the angels and the Spirit ascend unto Him...
27. An Naml. The Ant : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 27. AN-NAML: THE ANT 1 Ta. Sin. These are revelations of the Qur'an and a Scripture that maketh plain; 2 A guidance and good tidings for believers 3 Who establish worship and pay the poor-due and are sure of the Hereafter. 4 Lo! as for those...
16. An Nahl. The Bee : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 16. AN-NAHL: THE BEE 1 The commandment of Allah will come to pass, so seek not ye to hasten it. Glorified and Exalted be He above all that they associate (with Him). 2 He sendeth down the angels with the Spirit of His command unto whom He...
29. Al ankabut. The Spider : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 29. AL-`ANKABUT: THE SPIDER 1 Alif. Lam. Mim. 2 Do men imagine that they will be left (at ease) because they say, We believe, and will not be tested with affliction ? 3 Lo! We tested those who were before you. Thus Allah knoweth those who are...
114. An Nas. The Men : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 114. AN-NAS: THE MEN 1 Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, 2 The King of mankind, 3 The God of mankind, 4 From the evil of the sneaking whisperer, 5 Who whispereth in the hearts of mankind, 6 Of the jinn and of mankind
106. Al Quraysh. The Quraish : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 106. AL-QURAYSH: THE QURAISH 1 For the taming of Qureysh. 2 For their taming (We cause) the caravans to set forth in winter and summer. 3 So let them worship the Lord of this House, 4 Who hath fed them against hunger and hath made them safe...
87. Al Ala. The Most High : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 87. AL-A`LA: THE MOST HIGH 1 Praise the name of thy Lord the Most High, 2 Who createth, then disposeth; 3 Who measureth, then guideth; 4 Who bringeth forth the pasturage, 5 Then turneth it to russet stubble. 6 We shall make thee read (O...
22. Al Hajj. The Pilgrimage : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 22. AL-HAJJ: THE PILGRIMAGE 1 O mankind! Fear your Lord. Lo! the earthquake of the Hour (of Doom) is a tremendous thing. 2 On the day when ye behold it, every nursing mother will forget her nursling and every pregnant one will be delivered...
62. Al Jumuah. The Day Of Congregation : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 62. AL-JUMU`AH: THE DAY OF CONGREGATION 1 All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, the Mighty, the Wise. 2 He it is Who hath sent among the unlettered ones a messenger...
20. Ta Ha. Ta Ha : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 20. TA HA: TA HA 1 Ta. Ha. 2 We have not revealed unto thee (Muhammad) this Qur'an that thou shouldst be distressed, 3 But as a reminder unto him who feareth, 4 A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the high heavens, 5...
42. Ash Shura. The Counsel : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 42. ASH-SHURA: THE COUNSEL 1 Ha. Mim. 2 A'in. Sin. Qaf. 3 Thus Allah the Mighty, the Knower inspireth thee (Muhammad) as (He inspired) those before thee. 4 Unto Him belongeth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and He is...
9. At Taubah. Repentance : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 9. AT-TAUBAH: REPENTANCE 1 Freedom from obligation (is proclaimed) from Allah and His messenger toward those of the idolaters with whom ye made a treaty. 2 Travel freely in the land four months, and know that ye cannot escape Allah and th...
25. Al Furqan. The Criterion : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 25. AL-FURQAN: THE CRITERION 1 Blessed is He Who hath revealed unto His slave the Criterion (of right and wrong), that he may be a warner to the peoples. 2 He unto Whom belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, He hath chosen no...
81. At Takwir. The Cessation : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 81. AT-TAKWIR: THE CESSATION 1 When the sun is overthrown, 2 And when the stars fall, 3 And when the hills are moved, 4 And when the camels big with young are abandoned, 5 And when the wild beasts are herded together, 6 And when the seas rise...
88. Al Ghashiya. The Overwhelming Calamity : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 88. AL-GHASHIYA: THE OVERWHELMING CALAMITY 1 Hath there come unto thee tidings of the Overwhelming ? 2 On that day (many) faces will be downcast, 3 Toiling, weary, 4 Scorched by burning fire, 5 Drinking from a boiling spring, 6 No food...
93. Ad Duha. The Early Hours : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 93. AD-DUHA: THE EARLY HOURS 1 By the morning hours 2 And by the night when it is stillest, 3 Thy Lord hath not forsaken thee nor doth He hate thee, 4 And verily the latter portion will be better for thee than the former, 5 And verily thy...
111. Al Lahab. The Flame : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 111. AL-LAHAB: THE FLAME 1 The power of Abu Lahab will perish, and he will perish. 2 His wealth and gains will not exempt him. 3 He will be plunged in flaming Fire, 4 And his wife, the wood-carrier, 5 Will have upon her neck a halter...
33. Al Ahzab. The Allies : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 33. AL-AHZAB: THE ALLIES 1 O Prophet! Keep thy duty to Allah and obey not the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Lo! Allah is Knower, Wise. 2 And follow that which is inspired in thee from thy Lord. Lo! Allah is Aware of what ye do. 3 And put...
77. Al Mursalat. The Emissaries : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 77. AL-MURSALAT: THE EMISSARIES 1 By the emissary winds, (sent) one after another 2 By the raging hurricanes, 3 By those which cause earth's vegetation to revive; 4 By those who winnow with a winnowing, 5 By those who bring down the Reminder...
107. Al Maun. The Daily Necessaries : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 107. AL-MA`UN: THE DAILY NECESSARIES 1 Hast thou observed him who belieth religion ? 2 That is he who repelleth the orphan, 3 And urgeth not the feeding of the needy. 4 Ah, woe unto worshippers 5 Who are heedless of their prayer; 6 Who would...
67. Al Mulk. The Kingdom : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 67. AL-MULK: THE KINGDOM 1 Blessed is He in Whose hand is the Sovereignty, and, He is Able to do all things. 2 Who hath created life and death that He may try you which of you is best in conduct; and He is the Mighty, the Forgiving, 3 Who...
95. At Tin. The Fig : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 95. AT-TIN: THE FIG 1 By the fig and the olive, 2 By Mount Sinai, 3 And by this land made safe; 4 Surely We created man of the best stature 5 Then we reduced him to the lowest of the low, 6 Save those who believe and do good works, and theirs...
85. Al Buruj. The Constellations : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 85. AL-BURUJ: THE CONSTELLATIONS 1 By the heaven, holding mansions of the stars, 2 And by the Promised Day. 3 And by the witness and that whereunto he beareth testimony, 4 (Self-)destroyed were the owners of the ditch 5 Of the fuel-fed fire...
4. An Nisa'. Women : * The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'n, by M.M. Pickthall, 4. AN-NISA': WOMEN 1 O mankind! Be careful of your duty to your Lord Who created you from a single soul and from it created its mate and from them twain hath spread abroad a multitude of men and women. Be careful of your duty toward Allah...
