English - Yusuf Ali

But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.

And they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar.

And the eminent among them went forth, [saying], "Continue, and be patient over [the defense of] your gods. Indeed, this is a thing intended.

Has the message been revealed to him out of [all of] us?" Rather, they are in doubt about My message. Rather, they have not yet tasted My punishment.

Or is theirs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend through [any] ways of access.

The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] 'Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,

Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.

And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"

Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.

When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.

[David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah].

[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allah." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.

Or should we treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allah like the wicked?

And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].

And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."

And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body; then he returned.

So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,

And others bound together in shackles.

And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and drink."

[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath." Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah].

Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].

And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul-Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.

Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.

And with them will be women limiting [their] glances and of equal age.

Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.

Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.

And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.

They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."

And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?

Indeed, that is truth - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.

Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver."

From which you turn away.

It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."

So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration."

Except Iblees; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.

He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."

And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."

[Allah] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved

[Iblees] said, "By your might, I will surely mislead them all

[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -

Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for the Qur'an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious

And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."