HOLY QURAN - THE TREASURE OF FAITH
(English Translation)
AL
DUKHAN (THE SMOKE)
(Revealed
at Mecca - contains 59 verses - 3 sections)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
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Section 1 [Dukhan
44:1] Ha-Meem. (Alphabets of the Arabic language - Allah, and to whomever
He reveals, know their precise meanings.) [Dukhan
44:2] By oath of this clear Book. [Dukhan
44:3] We have indeed sent it down in a blessed night - indeed it is We Who
warn. [Dukhan
44:4] During it are distributed all the works of wisdom. [Dukhan
44:5] By a command from Us - indeed it is We Who send. [Dukhan
44:6] A mercy from your Lord; indeed He only is the All Hearing, the All
Knowing. [Dukhan
44:7] The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them; if
you people believe. [Dukhan
44:8] There is no worship except for Him - He gives life and causes death;
your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers. [Dukhan
44:9] Rather they are in doubt, playing. [Dukhan
44:10] So you await the day when the sky will bring forth a visible smoke. - [Dukhan
44:11] Which will envelop the people; this is a painful punishment. [Dukhan
44:12] Thereupon they will say, “O our Lord! Remove the punishment from
us - we now accept faith.” [Dukhan
44:13] How is it possible for them to accept guidance, whereas a Noble
Messenger who speaks clearly has already come to them? [Dukhan
44:14] Whereas they had then turned away from him and said, “He is a
madman, tutored!”? [Dukhan
44:15] We now remove the punishment for some days - so you will again commit
the same. [Dukhan
44:16] The day when We will seize with the greatest seizure - We will indeed
take revenge. [Dukhan
44:17] And before them We indeed tried the people of Firaun, and an
Honourable Noble Messenger came to them. [Dukhan
44:18] Who said, “Give the bondmen of Allah into my custody; I am indeed
a trustworthy Noble Messenger for you.” [Dukhan
44:19] And saying, “And do not rebel against Allah; I have brought a
clear proof to you.” [Dukhan
44:20] “And I take the refuge of my Lord and yours, against your stoning
me.” [Dukhan
44:21] “And if you do not believe in me, then have no relation with
me.” [Dukhan
44:22] He therefore prayed to his Lord, “These are a guilty
nation!” [Dukhan
44:23] We commanded him, “Journey with My bondmen in a part of the night
- you will be pursued.” [Dukhan
44:24] “And leave the sea as it is, parted in several places; indeed
that army will be drowned.” [Dukhan
44:25] How many gardens and water-springs they left behind! [Dukhan
44:26] And fields and grand palaces! [Dukhan
44:27] And favours amongst which they were rejoicing! [Dukhan
44:28] That is what We did; and We made another nation their heirs. [Dukhan
44:29] So the heavens and the earth did not weep for them, and they were not
given respite. Section
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[Dukhan
44:30] And indeed We rescued the Descendants of Israel from a disgraceful
torture. [Dukhan
44:31] From Firaun; he was indeed proud, among the transgressors. [Dukhan
44:32] And We knowingly chose them, among all others of their time. [Dukhan
44:33] And We gave them signs in which lay clear favours. [Dukhan
44:34] Indeed these disbelievers proclaim; - [Dukhan
44:35] “There is nothing except our dying just once, and we will not be
raised.” [Dukhan
44:36] “Therefore bring back our forefathers, if you are truthful!”
[Dukhan
44:37] Are they better, or the people of Tubba? And those who were before
them? We destroyed them; they were indeed criminals. [Dukhan
44:38] And We did not create the heavens and the earth, and all that is
between them, just for play. [Dukhan
44:39] We did not create them except with the truth, but most of them do not
know. [Dukhan
44:40] Indeed the Day of Decision is the appointment for all of them. [Dukhan
44:41] 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) [Dukhan
44:42] Except those upon whom Allah has mercy; indeed He only is the Most
Honourable, the Most Merciful. [Dukhan
44:43] Indeed the tree of Zaqqum, - Section
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[Dukhan
44:44] Is the food of the sinners. [Dukhan
44:45] Like molten copper; it churns in their bellies. [Dukhan
44:46] Like the churning of boiling water. [Dukhan
44:47] “Seize him, and forcibly drag him right to the blazing
fire.” [Dukhan
44:48] “Then pour on his head the punishment of boiling water.” [Dukhan
44:49] Saying “Taste it! Indeed you only are the most honourable, the
dignified!” [Dukhan
44:50] “Indeed this is what you used to doubt about.” [Dukhan
44:51] Indeed the pious are in a place of peace. [Dukhan
44:52] In Gardens and water-springs. [Dukhan
44:53] They will be dressed in fine silk and embroidery, facing one another (on
thrones). [Dukhan
44:54] So it is; and We have wedded them to maidens with gorgeous eyes. [Dukhan
44:55] In it they will ask for all kinds of fruit, with safety. [Dukhan
44:56] They will not taste death again in it, except their former death; and
Allah has saved them from the punishment of fire. [Dukhan
44:57] By the munificence of your Lord; this is the great success. [Dukhan
44:58] And We have made this Qur’an easy in your language, for them to
understand. [Dukhan
44:59] Therefore wait (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be
upon him) - they too are waiting. |
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OF SURAH