About the Surah

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

       The believers have, indeed, attained the success.

       Those who offer their Salat humbly.

       And those who turn away from vain talk.

       And those who pay the poor-due.

       And those who guard their chastity.

       Except from their wives and from those slaves whom they possess (according to the Islamic law), so there is no blame on them.

       Hence, whoever seeks (sexual satisfaction) beyond that, then those are the transgressors.

       And those who faithfully fulfil their trusts and promises.

       And those who strictly guard their (five obligatory) prayers (in congregation and at fixed times).

       Those are indeed the inheri-tors.

       They shall inherit the Paradise. They shall reside there forever.

       Indeed, We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay. (i.e. Adam ( )  who was created from dust. Also mankind eats food products coming from the earth, and this food has nutrients to produce the sexual discharge).

       Then We made him (the Children of Adam ( ) ] as nutfah (mixed drops of male and female sexual discharge and placed it) in a safe place (i.e. womb of the woman).

       Then We made it into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We changed it into a lump of flesh, then We made the lump into bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We made it into another form and shape (i.e. a child with hearing, sight etc.). So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators! (Some modern embryologists have embraced Islam inspired by this Verse). (Also Surah At-Tin:4)

       Then after that, you will surely die.

       Then you will, surely, be resur-rected on the Day of Resurrection.

       And, indeed, We have created above you seven heavens (one over the other), and We are never unaware of Our creation.

       And We sent down from the sky the rain water in a (suitable) quantity, and We stored it in the earth (for a long period). We are Able to take away this water from you (by penetrating it deep into the earth so that you cannot reach it).

       Then We produced with it for you gardens of palm trees and grapes. There is plenty of fruit for you in them and some of that you eat.

       And olive tree which grows on Mount Sinai, which produces oil and is an enjoyable sauce for the eaters (during their meals).

       And, indeed, there is a lesson for you in the cattle. We give you to drink (milk) from their bellies. And there are many other benefits for you in them and some of them you eat too.

       And on them, and on the ships you are carried.

       And, indeed, We sent Nuh ( )  to his people, and he said: “O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other God but Him. Will you then not fear (Allah)?”

       But the leaders of his people who disbelieved said: “He is just a human being like you wishing to have superiority over you. If Allah willed, He would have sent down angels (to do this job). We never heard such a thing from our forefathers.

       “He is only a man with mad-ness. So wait for a while (till his death).”

       Nuh ( )  said: “O my Creator! Help me since they deny me.”

       So We revealed to him (saying): “Construct the boat under Our Eyes and under Our Guidance. So when Our Command comes, and water gushes out from the land, then take two of each kind (male and female) to ride in your boat and also your family except those against whom the Command (for drowning) has already been issued. And (at the time of torment) don’t talk to Me regarding the wrong-doers since all of them are going to be drowned.”

       So when you and your followers have seated yourselves comfortably in the boat, then say: “All praise and thanks are due to Allah Who has saved us from the people who are the wrong-doers.”

       And (when the storm is calmed down) say: “O my Creator! Make me land at a blessed landing-place. Since You are the best of those who bring to land (as your guests).”

       Indeed, in this story there are many signs. And We always put people into test.

       Then, after them We created another nation (A’d or Thamud).

       So We sent to them a messenger from among themselves (saying): “Worship Allah! You have no other God but Him. Will you not then fear (Allah)?” 

       And the leaders of his people who disbelieved and denied the Meeting in the Hereafter and whom We had given the comforts of worldly life said: “He is just a human being like you, he eats what you eat, and drinks what you drink.

       “And if you were to obey a human being like yourselves, then, indeed, you would be losers.

       “Does he promise you that when you have died and have been reduced to dust and bones, you will be reborn?

       “Far, very far is that which you are promised!

       “There is nothing except the worldly life. Some of us die and others survive and we are not going to be resurrected.

       “He is just a man who has coined a lie against Allah (saying that we will be resurrected again), and we are not going to believe in him.”

       (The Prophet) said: “O my Creator! Help me because they deny me.”

       (Allah) said: “They will surely be regretful in a short while for what they used to do”. 

       So, due to (Allah’s) justice, an awful cry seized them, and We made them like rubbish. So away with the people who are wrong-doers.

       Then, after them, We created another nation.

       No nation can advance or delay their appointed time (of destruction).

       Then We sent Our messengers one after another. Every time a messenger came to a nation, they denied him. So We made one follow the other (to destruction) and made them stories (to learn lesson from them). So (far) away are the people who did not believe!

       Then We sent Musa ( )  and his brother Harun ( )  with Our revelations and clear proofs, 

       To Firaun and his chiefs, but they showed arrogance, and they were very haughty people.

       They said: “Shall we believe in two men like ourselves while their people are our obedient servants”.

       So they denied both of them and became of those who were destroyed. 

       And, indeed, We gave Musa ( )  the Scripture, so that they may be guided.

       And We made the son of Maryam and his mother as a sign, and We gave them refuge on a high ground, a secure place with flowing streams.

       O you messengers! Eat from the lawful things and do good deeds (i.e. one cannot do good deed without lawful eating. This instruction is not for messengers only but for their followers too). I am All-Knower of what you do.

       And, indeed, this is your religion and it is one and the same religion. (The essence of this is) that I am your Creator, so fear Me.

       But people divided their religion among themselves into many sects. Every group is happy and content with its own sect.

       So leave them in their confused ignorance for a (limited) time.

       Do they think that We increase them in their children and wealth,

       (And by doing so) We are hastening for them with good things? (It is only a test for them). In fact, they don’t understand it.

       Indeed, those who tremble with fear of their Creator;

       And those who believe in the revelations of their Creator,

       And those who don’t join any one (in worship) as partners with their Creator;

       And those who give that which they give (i.e. charity) and their hearts tremble with the thought that they have to return to their Creator (for accountability).

       Those are people who hasten in the good deeds and they are foremost in them (e.g. performing obligatory Salat in early and fixed time etc).

       (And these activities are not difficult, since) We don’t burden any person except according to his capacity. (These activities also have good reward, since) We have a Book with Us which describes everything justly and people will not be wronged (at all).

       In fact, the hearts of the disbelievers are heedless to this (i.e. the Quran) and they engage in other (evil) activities which they (continuously) do.

       Until when We seize their well-to-do people with punishment, then they start crying bitterly.

       Don’t cry bitterly today. Certainly, you shall not be helped against Us.

       Indeed, Our Verses were recited to you, even then you used to turn back on your heels,

       With arrogance and talking evil about the Quran in their private meetings at night.

       Have they not pondered over this Word (i.e. the Quran)? In fact, what (guidance) came to them, it did not come to their forefathers (so they should be thankful and accept it willingly).

       Or is it that they did not recog-nize their messenger [Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)] so they deny him?

       Or do they say: “There is madness in him?” In fact, he has brought them truth but most of them hate the truth.

       And if the truth (i.e. religion) had followed their vain desires, then the heavens and the earth and whosoever is in them would have been corrupted! In fact, We have conveyed them their reminder, but they turn away from the reminder.

       [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)] Are you demanding some wages from them? But the reward of your Creator is far superior, and He is the Best of those who give sustenance.

       And [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)] you are, indeed, inviting them to a Straight Path.

       And those who don’t believe in the Hereafter, they are, indeed, going astray from the (Straight) Path.

       Even if We have mercy on them and remove their distress which has afflicted them, still they would, (due to their stubbornness) persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.

       And We did seize them with punishment (i.e. defeat in Badr), but they did not bend a bit to their Creator nor cared to humble themselves to Him.

       Until, when We opened the door of severe torment for them, then they suddenly became disap-pointed in despair.

       And He has created for you the hearing, the eyesight and hearts, but you hardly thank Him. Also 67:23

       And He has created you and spread you in the earth and (on the Day of Judgement) you shall be gathered back to Him. (Then you will realize your ungratefulness to Him).

       And He gives life and causes death and He brings about the alternation of the night and the day. Don’t you understand this?

       In fact, they say just like what the people before them said.

       They said: “When We are dead and have reduced to dust and bones, shall we, indeed, be resurrected?

       “Indeed, this we have been promised and our forefathers before us too! This is nothing but tales of the ancient times.”

       Say: “Whose is the earth and whosoever is on it? Tell, if you know!”

       They will say: “It is Allah’s!” Say: “Will you not then learn a lesson (from it)?”

       Say: “Who is the Creator of the seven heavens and the Creator of the Great throne?”

       They will say: “Allah.” Say: “Will you not then fear (Allah)?”

       Say: “In whose Hand is the kingdom of everything? And He protects all, while against Whom there is no protector, if you know?”

       They will say: “All belongs to Allah.” Say: “How then are you enchanted?’

       In fact, We have conveyed them the truth, but they (the disbelievers) are, indeed, liars. (This topic is finished).

       Allah did not beget any son, nor is there any god along with Allah. (If there were more than one god), each god would have taken away what he had created and then they would have tried to attack others (to snatch their creation) Glorified is Allah above all that they attribute to Him!

       All-Knower of the Unseen and the seen! So Exalted is He over all that they associate partners with Him!

       [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)!] Make this supplication: “O my Creator! If you would show me that which they are promised (i.e. torment).

       “My Creator! So don’t put me amongst the wrong-doers.”

       [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)!] And, indeed, We are Able to show you that which We have promised them.

       Repel evil with goodness (don’t take personal revenge. Leave it to Us). We are fully aware of what they say (about you).

       And (in case you get angry as a human being, then) say: “O my Creator! I seek refuge with You from the whispering (or suggestions) of the devils.

       “And my Creator! I seek refuge with you, lest the devils should come near me (and whisper).” (With this supplication anger will disappear).

       When death comes to one of them (i.e. disbelievers), he says: “My Creator! Send me back,

       “So that I may perform good deeds in that (world) which I have left behind!” (It will be said to them:) “No way. It is only a lip service from him, and behind them is Barzakh (i.e. period between the death and resurrection) until the Day when they will be resurrected.” (Also Surah Al-An'am:28)

       So when the Trumpet will be blown, there will be no kinship among them that Day (due to awe), nor will they care to ask about each other.

       Then, those whose scales (of good deeds) are heavy, so they are the successful.

       And those whose scales (of good deeds) are light, so they pushed themselves into loss, and they will reside in Hell forever.

       The Fire will keep burning their faces, and they will be there with their disfigured lips.

       (Allah will say): “Were not My Verses recited to you, even then you used to deny them?”

       They will say: “Our Creator! Our unblessedness overpowered us, and we were the people who went astray.

       “Our Creator! Bring us out of this. If we revert (to evil), then, indeed, we shall be wrong-doers.”

       (Allah will say): “You remain in it disgraced, and don’t speak to Me!”

       Indeed, there was a group of my obedient servant, who used to say: “Our Creator! We believe, so forgive us, and have mercy on us, since you are the Best of all those who show mercy!”

       So you mocked at them, (as a hobby) until (this hobby made you forget) My Remembrance while you used to make fun of them.

       Indeed, I have rewarded them today for their patience; they are, indeed, the successful ones.

       (Allah will) Say: “How many years have you stayed on the earth?”

       They will say: “We stayed a day or a part of a day only (we cannot say), so ask them who keep the count (i.e. ask the angels).”

       (Allah will) Say: “You stayed only a little while, if you had known it (or realized it).

       “Do you think that We created you in vain (i.e. without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to us?”

       So Exalted is Allah, the True King. None has the right to be worshipped except Him, the Creator of the Supreme Throne!

       And whoever worships other gods along with Allah, of whom he has no proof, then he will be accountable to Allah for it. Indeed, disbelievers will not be successful.

       [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)] Say: “O my Creator, forgive (my sins) and have mercy on me (in all situations), since you are the Best of those who show mercy!