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# (72) The Jinn (Al-Jinn)

Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran - Sura 72
al-Jinn - The Jinn
Total Verses: 28

‏72:1 سورة الجن بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ٛــــ قل اوحي الي انه استمع نفر من الجن فقالوا انا سمعنا قرانا عجبا

Transliteration	Qul oohiya ilayya annahu istamaAAa nafarun mina aljinni faqaloo inna samiAAna qur-anan AAajaban
Literal	Say: (It) was inspired/transmitted to me that it is a group (3 - 10) from the Jinn heard/ listened, so they said: 'We (E) heard/listened (to) an astonishing/amazing/marvelous Koran .'"

Yusuf Ali	Say: It has been revealed to me that a company of Jinns listened (to the Qur'an). They said, 'We have really heard a wonderful Recital!
Pickthal	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,
Arberry	Say: 'It has been revealed to me that a company of the jinn gave ear, then they said, "We have indeed heard a Koran wonderful,
Shakir	Say: It has been revealed to me that a party of the jinn listened, and they said: Surely we have heard a wonderful Quran,
Sarwar	(Muhammad), say, "It has been revealed to me that a party of jinn has listened (to the recitation) of the Quran and has told (their people), "We heard an amazing reading
Khalifa	Say, "I was inspired that a group of jinns listened, then said, `We have heard a wonderful Quran.
Hilali/Khan	Say (O Muhammad SAW): "It has been revealed to me that a group (from three to ten in number) of jinns listened (to this Quran). They said: Verily! We have heard a wonderful Recital (this Quran)!
H/K/Saheeh	Say, [O Muúammad], "It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said, 'Indeed, we have heard an amazing Qurâ an.
Malik	O Prophet say: "It has been revealed to me that a band of jinns listened to the Qur’an, then returned to their folk and said: ‘We have heard a wonderful Qur’an [1]
QXP	Say (O Prophet): It has been revealed to me that a tribe of nomads listened, and then they said, "Behold, we have heard a marvelous Recital." (46:29).
Maulana Ali	Say: It has been revealed to me that a party of the jinn listened, so they said: Surely we have heard a wonderful Qur’an,
Free Minds	Say: "It has been inspired to me that a group of Jinn were listening." They said: "We have heard a magnificent Quran!"
Qaribullah	Say: 'It is revealed to me that a party of jinn listened then said: "We have indeed heard a wonderful Koran,

George Sale	Say, it hath been revealed unto me that a company of genii attentively heard me reading the Koran, and said, verily we have heard an admirable discourse;
JM Rodwell	SAY: It hath been revealed to me that a company of DJINN listened, and said,-"Verily, we have heard a marvellous discourse (Koran);

Asad	SAY: "It has been revealed to me that some of the unseen beings gave ear [to this divine writ], 1 and thereupon said [unto their fellow-beings]: 'Verily, we have heard a wondrous discourse,

al-Jinn 072:002

‏72:2 يهدي الى الرشد فامنا به ولن نشرك بربنا احدا

Transliteration	Yahdee ila alrrushdi faamanna bihi walan nushrika birabbina ahadan
Literal	'It guides to the correct/right guidance, so we believed with it, and we will never/not share/make partners with our Lord anyone.'

Yusuf Ali	'It gives guidance to the Right, and we have believed therein: we shall not join (in worship) any (gods) with our Lord.
Pickthal	Which guideth unto righteousness, so we believe in it and we ascribe no partner unto our Lord.
Arberry	guiding to rectitude. We believe in it, and we will not associate with our Lord anyone.
Shakir	Guiding to the right way, so we believe in it, and we will not set up any one with our Lord:
Sarwar	which guides people to the right path and we believe in it. We shall never consider anyone equal to our Lord;
Khalifa	" `It guides to righteousness, and we have believed in it; we will never set up any idols beside our Lord.
Hilali/Khan	It guides to the Right Path, and we have believed therein, and we shall never join (in worship) anything with our Lord (Allah).
H/K/Saheeh	It guides to the right course, and we have believed in it. And we will never associate with our Lord anyone.
Malik	which guides to the Right Way. We have believed in it and henceforth shall worship none besides Our Lord.[2]
QXP	"It shows the way to Enlightenment, so we have come to believe in it. And we shall never again ascribe a partner unto our Lord."
Maulana Ali	Guiding to the right way -- so we believe in it. And we shall not set up any one with our Lord:
Free Minds	"It guides to what is correct, so we believed in it, and we will not set up anyone with our Lord."
Qaribullah	that guides to the Right Path. We believe in it and we will not associate anyone with our Lord.

George Sale	which directeth unto the right institution: Wherefore we believe therein, and we will by no means associate any other with our Lord.
JM Rodwell	It guideth to the truth; wherefore we believed in it, and we will not henceforth join any being with our Lord;

Asad	'guiding towards consciousness of what is right; and so We have come to believe in it. And we shall never ascribe divinity to anyone beside our Sustainer,

al-Jinn 072:003

‏72:3 وانه تعالى جد ربنا مااتخذ صاحبة ولا ولدا

Transliteration	Waannahu taAAala jaddu rabbina ma ittakhatha sahibatan wala waladan
Literal	'And that He truly is our Lord, high, mighty exalted and dignified (owner of) majestic greatness, (He) did not take a wife/companion/friend and nor a child/children.'

Yusuf Ali	'And Exalted is the Majesty of our Lord: He has taken neither a wife nor a son.
Pickthal	And (we believe) that He - exalted be the glory of our Lord! - hath taken neither wife nor son,
Arberry	He -- exalted be our Lord's majesty! has not taken to Himself either consort or a son.
Shakir	And that He-- exalted be the majesty of our Lord-- has not taken a consort, nor a son:
Sarwar	our Lord is too exalted to have either a wife or son.
Khalifa	" `The Most High is our only Lord. He never had a mate, nor a son
Hilali/Khan	And exalted be the Majesty of our Lord, He has taken neither a wife, nor a son (or offspring or children).
H/K/Saheeh	And [it teaches] that exalted is the nobleness of our Lord; He has not taken a wife or a son
Malik	Surely our Lord's Majesty is exalted: He has neither taken a wife nor a son.[3]
QXP	"And that Exalted in Glory is our Lord. No wife has He ever taken nor a son."
Maulana Ali	And He -- exalted be the majesty of our Lord! -- has not taken a consort, nor a son:
Free Minds	"And exalted is the majesty of our Lord, He has not taken a wife nor a son."
Qaribullah	He exalted be the Majesty of our Lord, who has neither taken to Himself a wife, nor a son!

George Sale	He -- may the majesty of our Lord be exalted! -- hath taken no wife, nor hath He begotten any issue.
JM Rodwell	And He,-may the majesty of our Lord be exalted!-hath taken no spouse neither hath he any offspring.

Asad	'for [we know] that sublimely exalted is our Sustainer's majesty: no consort has He ever taken unto Himself, nor a son!

al-Jinn 072:004

‏72:4 وانه كان يقول سفيهنا على الله شططا

Transliteration	Waannahu kana yaqoolu safeehuna AAala Allahi shatatan
Literal	'And that he, our ignorant/stupid/foolish was saying on (about) God excess of the limit .'

Yusuf Ali	'There were some foolish ones among us, who used to utter extravagant lies against Allah;
Pickthal	And that the foolish one among us used to speak concerning Allah an atrocious lie.
Arberry	The fool among us spoke against God outrage,
Shakir	And that the foolish amongst us used to forge extravagant things against Allah:
Sarwar	The dimwit one (the devil) among us has been telling confused lies about God.
Khalifa	" `It is the foolish among us who used to utter such nonsense about GOD.
Hilali/Khan	And that the foolish among us (i.e. Iblees (Satan) or the polytheists amongst the jinns) used to utter against Allah that which was wrong and not right.
H/K/Saheeh	And that our foolish one has been saying about Allah an excessive transgression.
Malik	Some who are foolish among us have been uttering atrocious lies about Allah,[4]
QXP	"And that the foolish among us uttered such outrageous lies about Allah."
Maulana Ali	And persons from among men used to seek refuge with persons from among the jinn, so they increased them in evil doing:
Free Minds	"And it was the foolish one amongst us who used to say lies about God."
Qaribullah	The ignorant fool among us has spoken outrageously against Allah,

George Sale	Yet the foolish among us hath spoken that which is extreamly false of God:
JM Rodwell	But the foolish among us hath spoken of God that which is unjust:

Asad	'And [now we know] that the foolish among us were wont to say outrageous things about God,

al-Jinn 072:005

‏72:5 وانا ظننا ان لن تقول الانس والجن على الله كذبا

Transliteration	Waanna thananna an lan taqoola al-insu waaljinnu AAala Allahi kathiban
Literal	'And that we, we thought/assumed that (E) the human/mankind and the Jinns will never/not say on (about) God lies/denials/falsifications .'

Yusuf Ali	'But we do think that no man or spirit should say aught that untrue against Allah.
Pickthal	And lo! we had supposed that humankind and jinn would not speak a lie concerning Allah -
Arberry	and we had thought that men and jinn would never speak against God a lie.
Shakir	And that we thought that men and jinn did not utter a lie against Allah:
Sarwar	We thought that no man or jinn could ever tell lies about God.
Khalifa	" `We thought that neither the humans, nor the jinns, could possibly utter lies about GOD.
Hilali/Khan	And verily, we thought that men and jinns would not utter a lie against Allah.
H/K/Saheeh	And we had thought that mankind and the jinn would never speak about Allah a lie.
Malik	and we had presumed that no man or jinn could tell a lie concerning Allah.[5]
QXP	"And behold, we used to think that people, whether civilized or uncivilized, would never utter a lie about Allah."
Maulana Ali	And they thought, as you think that Allah would not raise anyone:
Free Minds	"And we had thought that neither mankind nor the Jinn would ever utter a lie against God."
Qaribullah	we never thought that either human or jinn would ever tell a lie against Allah!" '

George Sale	But we verily thought that neither man nor genius would by any means have uttered a lie concerning God.
JM Rodwell	And we verily thought that no one amongst men or Djinn would have uttered a lie against God.

Asad	'and that [we were mistaken when] we thought that neither man nor [any of] the invisible forces would ever tell a lie about God.

al-Jinn 072:006

‏72:6 وانه كان رجال من الانس يعوذون برجال من الجن فزادوهم رهقا

Transliteration	Waannahu kana rijalun mina al-insi yaAAoothoona birijalin mina aljinni fazadoohum rahaqan
Literal	'And that it was men from the human/mankind they seek protection with men from the Jinns , so they increased them oppression/sin/foolishness .'

Yusuf Ali	'True, there were persons among mankind who took shelter with persons among the Jinns, but they increased them in folly.
Pickthal	And indeed (O Muhammad) individuals of humankind used to invoke the protection of individuals of the jinn, so that they increased them in revolt against Allah);
Arberry	But there were certain men of mankind who would take refuge with certain men of the jinn, and they increased them in vileness,
Shakir	And that persons from among men used to seek refuge with persons from among jinn, so they increased them in wrongdoing:
Sarwar	Certain human beings sought refuge with certain jinn and this increased the rebelliousness of those jinn.
Khalifa	" `Human beings used to seek power through jinn beings, but they only afflicted them with a lot of adversity.
Hilali/Khan	And verily, there were men among mankind who took shelter with the masculine among the jinns, but they (jinns) increased them (mankind) in sin and disbelief.
H/K/Saheeh	And there were men from mankind who sought refuge in men from the jinn, so they [only] increased them in burden.
Malik	Indeed, some individuals among mankind used to seek protection with some individuals among the jinns, so they caused such jinns to become more arrogant,[6]
QXP	"And indeed some people of towns used to seek shelter with some of the nomads and increased them in confusion."
Maulana Ali	And we sought to reach heaven, but we found it filled with strong guards and flames:
Free Minds	"And there were men from among mankind who used to seek help from the men among the Jinn, but they only helped increase them in sin."
Qaribullah	But there were certain men from mankind who would take refuge with certain males from the jinn and they increased them in tyranny.

George Sale	And there are certain men who fly for refuge unto certain of the genii; but they increase their folly and transgression:
JM Rodwell	There are indeed people among men, who have sought for refuge unto people among Djinn: but they only increased their folly:

Asad	'Yet [it has always happened] that certain kinds of humans would seek refuge with certain kinds of [such] invisible forces: 4 but these only increased their confusion -

al-Jinn 072:007

‏72:7 وانهم ظنوا كما ظننتم ان لن يبعث الله احدا

Transliteration	Waannahum thannoo kama thanantum an lan yabAAatha Allahu ahadan
Literal	'And that they thought/assumed as/like you thought/assumed , that (E) God will never/not send/resurrect/revive anyone.'

Yusuf Ali	'And they (came to) think as ye thought, that Allah would not raise up any one (to Judgment).
Pickthal	And indeed they supposed, even as ye suppose, that Allah would not raise anyone (from the dead) -
Arberry	and they thought, even as you also thought, that God would never raise up anyone.
Shakir	And that they thought as you think, that Allah would not raise anyone:
Sarwar	Those people thought, like you, that God would never send down a Messenger.
Khalifa	" `They thought, just like you thought, that GOD would not send another (messenger).
Hilali/Khan	And they thought as you thought, that Allah will not send any Messenger (to mankind or jinns).
H/K/Saheeh	And they had thought, as you thought, that Allah would never send anyone [as a messenger].
Malik	as a result, they presumed as you presumed that Allah would not appoint anyone as a Messenger.[7]
QXP	"And they thought as you nomads thought that Allah would never again send forth anyone." (As His Messenger, and so, the claimants of the occult sciences would carry on with their deceptions).
Maulana Ali	And we used to sit in some of the sitting-places thereof to steal a hearing. But he who tries to listen now finds a flame lying in wait for him:
Free Minds	"And they thought as you thought, that God would not send anyone."
Qaribullah	Like you, they thought that Allah would never raise the dead.

George Sale	And they also thought, as ye thought, that God would not raise any one to life.
JM Rodwell	And they thought, as ye think, that God would not raise any from the dead.

Asad	'so much so that they came to think, as you [once] thought, that God would never [again] send forth anyone [as His apostle].

al-Jinn 072:008

‏72:8 وانا لمسنا السماء فوجدناها ملئت حرسا شديدا وشهبا

Transliteration	Waanna lamasna alssamaa fawajadnaha muli-at harasan shadeedan washuhuban
Literal	'And that we, we touched the sky/space, so we found it filled (with) strong guards, and all lights from a fire source/stars/planets (shooting stars) .'

Yusuf Ali	'And we pried into the secrets of heaven; but we found it filled with stern guards and flaming fires.
Pickthal	And (the Jinn who had listened to the Qur'an said): We had sought the heaven but had found it filled with strong warders and meteors.
Arberry	And we stretched towards heaven, but we found it filled with terrible guards and meteors.
Shakir	And that we sought to reach heaven, but we found it filled with strong guards and flaming stars.
Sarwar	We went near the heavens but found it to be full of strong guards and shooting flames.
Khalifa	" `We touched the heaven and found it filled with formidable guards and projectiles.
Hilali/Khan	And we have sought to reach the heaven; but found it filled with stern guards and flaming fires.
H/K/Saheeh	And we have sought [to reach] the heaven but found it filled with powerful guards and burning flames.
Malik	We searched the heaven, and found it filled with stern guards and shooting stars.[8]
QXP	"And we tried to feel the heaven but found it well attended by mighty guards and flames." (The shining Knowledge in the Qur'an dismisses all conjecture of the astrologers, fortune-tellers, and other claimants of occult sciences).
Maulana Ali	And we know not whether evil is meant for those on earth or whether their Lord means to direct them aright:
Free Minds	"And we touched the heaven, but found it full of powerful guards and projectiles."
Qaribullah	(The jinn continued saying): "We made our way towards heaven, but we found it filled with stern guards and a flame.

George Sale	And we formerly attempted to pry into what was transacting in heaven; but we found the same filled with a strong guard of angels, and with flaming darts:
JM Rodwell	And the Heavens did we essay, but found them filled with a mighty garrison, and with flaming darts;

Asad	'And [so it happened] that we reached out towards heaven: 6 but we found it filled with mighty guards and flames,

al-Jinn 072:009

‏72:9 واناكنا نقعد منها مقاعد للسمع فمن يستمع الان يجد له شهابا رصدا

Transliteration	Waanna kunna naqAAudu minha maqaAAida lilssamAAi faman yastamiAAi al-ana yajid lahu shihaban rasadan
Literal	'And that we, we were sitting/remaining (in position) from it (in) seats/sitting places (positions) for the hearing/listening, so who hears/listens now finds for him a light from a fire source/star/flame (shooting star) watching/observing (ambushing) (him).'

Yusuf Ali	'We used, indeed, to sit there in (hidden) stations, to (steal) a hearing; but any who listen now will find a flaming fire watching him in ambush.
Pickthal	And we used to sit on places (high) therein to listen. But he who listeneth now findeth a flame in wait for him;
Arberry	We would sit there on seats to hear; but any listening now finds a meteor in wait for him.
Shakir	And that we used to sit in some of the sitting-places thereof to steal a hearing, but he who would (try to) listen now would find a flame lying in wait for him:
Sarwar	We used to sit near by and try to listen to the heavens, but shooting flames now await those who try to do that.
Khalifa	" `We used to sit there in order to spy. Anyone who listens is pursued by a powerful projectile.
Hilali/Khan	And verily, we used to sit there in stations, to (steal) a hearing, but any who listens now will find a flaming fire watching him in ambush.
H/K/Saheeh	And we used to sit therein in positions for hearing, but whoever listens now will find a burning flame lying in wait for him.
Malik	Before this we used to find a seat in heaven for eavesdropping, but now eavesdroppers find shooting stars lying in ambush for them.[9]
QXP	(The nomads continued), "And we used to sit on places listening to the 'heavenly news'. But now whoever listens will find a flame waiting for him." (The brilliant flame of Divine Revelation is now ever-ready to torch the conjecture of the astrologers (37:6-9), (67:5)).
Maulana Ali	And some of us are good and others of us are below that -- we are sects following different ways:
Free Minds	"And we used to sit in it in places of listening, but anyone who sits now finds a projectile homing in on him."
Qaribullah	There, we would sit to eavesdrop, but now an eavesdropper finds a flame in wait for him.

George Sale	And we sat on some of the seats thereof to hear the discourse of its inhabitants; but whoever listeneth now, findeth a flame laid in ambush for him, to guard the celestial confines.
JM Rodwell	And we sat on some of the seats to listen, but whoever listeneth findeth an ambush ready for him of flaming darts.

Asad	'notwithstanding that we were established in positions [which we had thought well-suited] to listening to [whatever secrets might be in] it: 8 and anyone who now [or ever] tries to listen will [likewise] find a flame lying in wait for him!

al-Jinn 072:010

‏72:10 وانالاندري اشر اريد بمن في الارض ام اراد بهم ربهم رشدا

Transliteration	Waanna la nadree asharrun oreeda biman fee al-ardi am arada bihim rabbuhum rashadan
Literal	'And that we, we do not know is (it) bad/evil/harmful (is) wanted/intended with who (is) in the earth/Planet Earth, or their Lord wanted/intended correct/right guidance with (for) them .'

Yusuf Ali	'And we understand not whether ill is intended to those on earth, or whether their Lord (really) intends to guide them to right conduct.
Pickthal	And we know not whether harm is boded unto all who are in the earth, or whether their Lord intendeth guidance for them.
Arberry	And so we know not whether evil is intended for those in the earth, or whether their Lord intends for them rectitude.
Shakir	And that we know not whether evil is meant for those who are on earth or whether their Lord means to bring them good:
Sarwar	We do not know whether by this arrangement God intends benefit and guidance for the people of the earth or only evil.
Khalifa	" `We have no idea if something bad is intended for the inhabitants of Earth, or if their Lord wills to redeem them.
Hilali/Khan	And we know not whether evil is intended for those on earth, or whether their Lord intends for them a Right Path.
H/K/Saheeh	And we do not know [therefore] whether evil is intended for those on earth or whether their Lord intends for them a right course.
Malik	We did not know whether an evil was intended for the dwellers of the earth or whether their Lord intended to guide them.[10]
QXP	"And we know not whether harm is intended for the inhabitants of the earth, or whether their Lord wills for them Enlightenment." (It remains to be seen how people will react to this revolutionary Message).
Maulana Ali	And we know that we cannot escape Allah in the earth, nor can we escape Him by flight:
Free Minds	"And we do not know, is it evil that is intended for those on Earth, or does their Lord want for them what is correct?"
Qaribullah	And so we do not know whether evil is intended for those on earth, or whether their Lord intends to guide them.

George Sale	And we know not whether evil be hereby intended against those who are in the earth, or whether their Lord intendeth to direct them aright.
JM Rodwell	And truly we know not whether evil be meant for them that are on earth, or whether their Lord meaneth guidance for them.

Asad	'And [now we have become aware] that we [created beings] may not know whether evil fortune is intended for [any of] those who live on earth, or whether it is their Sustainer's will to endow them with consciousness of what is right:

al-Jinn 072:011

‏72:11 وانامنا الصالحون ومنا دون ذلك كنا طرائق قددا

Transliteration	Waanna minna alssalihoona waminna doona thalika kunna tara-iqa qidadan
Literal	'And that we from us (are) the correct/righteous, and from us (are) other than that, we were stages/layers fragments/pieces.'

Yusuf Ali	'There are among us some that are righteous, and some the contrary: we follow divergent paths.
Pickthal	And among us there are righteous folk and among us there are far from that. We are sects having different rules.
Arberry	And some of us are the righteous, and some of us are otherwise; we are sects differing.
Shakir	And that some of us are good and others of us are below that: we are sects following different ways:
Sarwar	As for us, some of us are righteous and others are not. We have all followed different ways.
Khalifa	" `Some of us are righteous, and some are less than righteous; we follow various paths.
Hilali/Khan	There are among us some that are righteous, and some the contrary; we are groups each having a different way (religious sect, etc.).
H/K/Saheeh	And among us are the righteous, and among us are [others] not so; we were [of] divided ways.
Malik	There are some among us who are righteous and some to the contrary; we have sects following different ways.[11]
QXP	(The nomads continued their conversation), "And some of us are righteous and others are far from that, and we follow varying paths."
Maulana Ali	And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it. So whoever believes in his Lord, he fears neither loss nor injustice:
Free Minds	"And among us are those who are good doers, and some of us are opposite to that, we are in many paths."
Qaribullah	Some of us are righteous, but some are otherwise, we are sects that differ.

George Sale	There are some among us who are upright; and there are some among us who are otherwise: We are of different ways.
JM Rodwell	And there are among us good, and others among us of another kind;-we are of various sorts:

Asad	'Just as [we do not know how it happens] that some from among us are righteous, while some of us are [far] below that: we have always followed widely divergent paths.

al-Jinn 072:012

‏72:12 واناظننا ان لن نعجز الله في الارض ولن نعجزه هربا

Transliteration	Wanna thananna an lan nuAAjiza Allaha fee al-ardi walan nuAAjizahu haraban
Literal	'And that we, we thought/assumed that (E) we will never/not disable/frustrate God in the earth/Planet Earth, and we will never/not disable/frustrate Him (by) escaping/fleeing .'

Yusuf Ali	'But we think that we can by no means frustrate Allah throughout the earth, nor can we frustrate Him by flight.
Pickthal	And we know that we cannot escape from Allah in the earth, nor can we escape by flight.
Arberry	Indeed, we thought that we should never be able to frustrate God in the earth, neither be able to frustrate Him by flight.
Shakir	And that we know that we cannot escape Allah in the earth, nor can we escape Him by flight:
Sarwar	We knew that we could never challenge God whether we stayed on earth or fled elsewhere.
Khalifa	" `We knew full well that we can never run away from GOD on Earth; we can never run away and escape.
Hilali/Khan	And we think that we cannot escape (from the punishment of) Allah in the earth, nor can we escape (from the punishment) by flight.
H/K/Saheeh	And we have become certain that we will never cause failure to Allah upon earth, nor can we escape Him by flight.
Malik	We know that we can neither frustrate Allah in the earth nor frustrate Him by flight.[12]
QXP	"Now we know that wherever we are in the earth, we cannot defy the Laws of Allah nor can we flee to escape."
Maulana Ali	And some of us are those who submit, and some of us are deviators. So whoever submits, these aim at the right way.
Free Minds	"And we acknowledge that we cannot escape God on Earth, nor can we escape Him if we run."
Qaribullah	We know that we cannot frustrate Allah in the earth, nor can we frustrate Him by flight.

George Sale	And we verily thought that we could by no means frustrate God in the earth, neither could we escape Him by flight:
JM Rodwell	And verily we thought that no one could weaken God on earth, neither could we escape from him by flight:

Asad	'And, withal, we have come to know that we can never elude God [while we live] on earth, and that we can never elude Him by escaping [from life].

al-Jinn 072:013

‏72:13 وانالما سمعنا الهدى امنا به فمن يؤمن بربه فلا يخاف بخسا ولارهقا

Transliteration	Waanna lamma samiAAna alhuda amanna bihi faman yu/min birabbihi fala yakhafu bakhsan wala rahaqan
Literal	'And that we, when we heard/listened (to) the guidance, we believed with (in) it, so who believes with (in) his Lord, so (he) does not fear reduction/injustice , and nor oppression/burden .'

Yusuf Ali	'And as for us, since we have listened to the Guidance, we have accepted it: and any who believes in his Lord has no fear, either of a short (account) or of any injustice.
Pickthal	And when we heard the guidance, we believed therein, and whoso believeth in his Lord, he feareth neither loss nor oppression.
Arberry	When we heard the guidance, we believed in it; and whosoever believes in his Lord, he shall fear neither paltriness nor vileness.
Shakir	And that when we heard the guidance, we believed in it; so whoever believes in his Lord, he should neither fear loss nor being overtaken (by disgrace):
Sarwar	Now that we have listened to the guidance, we believe in it. Whoever believes in his Lord does not need to fear loss or oppression.
Khalifa	" `When we heard the guidance, we believed therein. Anyone who believes in his Lord will never fear any injustice, nor any affliction.
Hilali/Khan	And indeed when we heard the Guidance (this Quran), we believed therein (Islamic Monotheism), and whosoever believes in his Lord shall have no fear, either of a decrease in the reward of his good deeds or an increase in punishment for his sins.
H/K/Saheeh	And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it. And whoever believes in his Lord will not fear deprivation or burden.
Malik	As for us, when we listened to the guidance, we believed in it; so he that believes in his Lord shall have neither the fear of loss nor of injustice.[13]
QXP	"And as soon as we heard the Enlightenment, we believed in it. And whoever chooses to be graced with belief in his Lord, need not fear a diminished return, nor unfairness."
Maulana Ali	And as to deviators, they are fuel of hell:
Free Minds	"And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it. So whoever believes in his Lord, then he will not fear a decrease in reward, nor a burdensome punishment."
Qaribullah	When we heard the Guidance, we believed in it, and whosoever believes in his Lord shall fear neither shortage nor injustice.

George Sale	Wherefore, when we had heard the direction contained in the Koran, we believed therein. And whoever believeth in his Lord, need not fear any diminution of his reward, nor any injustice.
JM Rodwell	Wherefore as soon as we had heard 'the guidance' we believed in it; and whoever believeth in his Lord, need not fear either loss or wrong.

Asad	'Hence, as soon as we heard this [call to His] guidance, we came to believe in it: and he who believes in his Sustainer need never have fear of loss or injustice.

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‏72:14 وانامنا المسلمون ومنا القاسطون فمن اسلم فاولئك تحروا رشدا

Transliteration	Waanna minna almuslimoona waminna alqasitoona faman aslama faola-ika taharraw rashadan
Literal	'And that we, from us (are) the Moslems/submitters , and from us (are) the deviators/ hardened , so who submitted/surrendered , so those searched/pursued correct/right guidance.'

Yusuf Ali	'Amongst us are some that submit their wills (to Allah), and some that swerve from justice. Now those who submit their wills - they have sought out (the path) of right conduct:
Pickthal	And there are among us some who have surrendered (to Allah) and there are among us some who are unjust. And whoso hath surrendered to Allah, such have taken the right path purposefully.
Arberry	And some of us have surrendered, and some of us have deviated. Those who have surrendered sought rectitude;
Shakir	And that some of us are those who submit, and some of us are the deviators; so whoever submits, these aim at the right way:
Sarwar	Some of us are Muslims and some of us have deviated from the Truth. Whoever has embraced Islam has followed the right guidance.
Khalifa	" `Among us are the submitters, and among us are the compromisers.' " As for those who submitted, they are on the right path.
Hilali/Khan	And of us some are Muslims (who have submitted to Allah, after listening to this Quran), and of us some are Al-Qasitoon (disbelievers those who have deviated from the Right Path). And whosoever has embraced Islam (i.e. has become a Muslim by submitting to Allah), then such have sought the Right Path."
H/K/Saheeh	And among us are Muslims [in submission to Allah], and among us are the unjust. And whoever has become Muslim those have sought out the right course.
Malik	Surely there are some among us who are Muslims and some who are deviators from the truth. Those who have adopted Islam have found the way to salvation,[14]
QXP	"And some of us have submitted (to Allah) while there are others who are taking a middle course. And whoever submits - such are they who have resolved to get enlightened."
Maulana Ali	And if they keep to the (right) way, We would certainly give them to drink of abundant water,
Free Minds	"And among us are those who surrendered, and among us are the compromisers. As for those who have surrendered, they have sought what is correct."
Qaribullah	Some of us have surrendered (Muslims) and some of us have deviated. Those who surrendered sought the Right Path,

George Sale	There are some Moslems among us; and there are others of us who swerve from righteousness. And whoso embraceth Islam, they earnestly seek true direction:
JM Rodwell	There are some among us who have resigned themselves to God (the Muslims); and there are others of us who have gone astray. And whoso resigneth himself to God pursueth the way of truth;

Asad	'Yet [it is true] that among us are such as have surrendered themselves to God - just as there are among us such as have abandoned themselves to wrongdoing.'" Now as for those who surrender themselves to Him - it is they that have attained to consciousness of what is right;

al-Jinn 072:015

‏72:15 واما القاسطون فكانوا لجهنم حطبا

Transliteration	Waama alqasitoona fakanoo lijahannama hataban
Literal	'And but the deviators/hardened , so they were/are to/for Hell fire wood/fuel .'

Yusuf Ali	'But those who swerve,- they are (but) fuel for Hell-fire'-
Pickthal	And as for those who are unjust, they are firewood for hell.
Arberry	but as for those who have deviated, they have become firewood for Gehenna!"'
Shakir	And as to the deviators, they are fuel of hell:
Sarwar	However, the deviators from the Truth will be the fuel for hell".
Khalifa	As for the compromisers, they will be fuel for Gehenna.
Hilali/Khan	And as for the Qasitoon (disbelievers who deviated from the Right Path), they shall be firewood for Hell,
H/K/Saheeh	But as for the unjust, they will be, for Hell, firewood.'
Malik	and those who have deviated from the truth will become the fuel for hell."[15]
QXP	"And those who maintain a middle course (between the Right and the Wrong) - they are but fire-wood for the Hell."
Maulana Ali	So that We may try them thereby. And whoever turns away from the reminder of his Lord, He will make him enter into an afflicting chastisement:
Free Minds	And as for the compromisers, they are firewood for Hell.
Qaribullah	but those who have deviated shall become the fuel of Gehenna (Hell).

George Sale	But those who swerve from righteousness, shall be fuel for hell.
JM Rodwell	But they who go astray from it shall be fuel for Hell."

Asad	but as for those who abandon themselves to wrongdoing - they are indeed but fuel for [the fires of] hell!'"

al-Jinn 072:016

‏72:16 والو استقاموا على الطريقة لاسقيناهم ماء غدقا

Transliteration	Waallawi istaqamoo AAala alttareeqati laasqaynahum maan ghadaqan
Literal	'And that if they became straight/direct on the way/path , we would have given them drink (from) water plentifully/abundantly.'

Yusuf Ali	(And Allah's Message is): "If they (the Pagans) had (only) remained on the (right) Way, We should certainly have bestowed on them Rain in abundance.
Pickthal	If they (the idolaters) tread the right path, We shall give them to drink of water in abundance
Arberry	Would they but go straight on the way, We would give them to drink of water copious,
Shakir	And that if they should keep to the (right) way, We would certainly give them to drink of abundant water,
Sarwar	Had they (jinn and mankind) remained steadfast in their religion (Islam), We would certainly have given them abundant water to drink
Khalifa	If they remain on the right path, we will bless them with abundant water
Hilali/Khan	If they (non-Muslims) had believed in Allah, and went on the Right Way (i.e. Islam) We should surely have bestowed on them water (rain) in abundance.
H/K/Saheeh	And [Allah revealed] that if they had remained straight on the way, We would have given them abundant provision
Malik	O Prophet, say: "If they (the Meccans) had steadfastly followed the Right Way, We would have certainly vouchsafed them abundant water,[16]
QXP	(Such was their conversation.) Now, if they take an unwavering stand on the Highest Discipline, We will shower them with abundant bounties. ('Tareeqah' = Layer upon layer arranged in great harmony = Discipline = Way = Course. 'At-Tareeqah' = The Highest Discipline = Divine Revelation. 'Ma' = Water, heavenly blessings = Bounties).
Maulana Ali	And the mosques are Allah’s, so call not upon any one with Allah:
Free Minds	And had they walked on the right path, We would have provided them with abundant water.
Qaribullah	If they had followed the Path We would give to them abundant water to drink,

George Sale	If they tread in the way of truth, We will surely water them with abundant rain;
JM Rodwell	Moreover, if they (the Meccans) keep straight on in that way, we will surely give them to drink of abundant waters,

Asad	[KNOW,] THEN, that if they [who have heard Our call] keep firmly to the [right] path, We shall certainly shower them with blessings abundant,

al-Jinn 072:017

‏72:17 لنفتنهم فيه ومن يعرض عن ذكر ربه يسلكه عذابا صعدا

Transliteration	Linaftinahum feehi waman yuAArid AAan thikri rabbihi yasluk-hu AAathaban saAAadan
Literal	'To test them in it, and who opposes/turns away from his Lord's reminder , He enters/passes him a severe torture.'

Yusuf Ali	"That We might try them by that (means). But if any turns away from the remembrance of his Lord, He will cause him to undergo a severe Penalty.
Pickthal	That We may test them thereby, and whoso turneth away from the remembrance of his Lord; He will thrust him into ever-growing torment.
Arberry	that We might try them therein. And whosoever turns away from the Remembrance of his Lord, He will thrust him into chastisement rigorous.
Shakir	So that We might try them with respect to it; and whoever turns aside from the reminder of his Lord, He will make him enter into an afflicting chastisement:
Sarwar	as a trial for them. God will make those who disregard the guidance from their Lord suffer increasing torment.
Khalifa	We will surely test them all. As for him who disregards the message of his Lord, He will direct him to ever increasing retribution.
Hilali/Khan	That We might try them thereby. And whosoever turns away from the Reminder of his Lord (i.e. this Quran, and practice not its laws and orders), He will cause him to enter in a severe torment (i.e. Hell).
H/K/Saheeh	So We might test them therein. And whoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord He will put into arduous punishment.
Malik	and thereby put them to test. He that gives no heed to the warnings of his Lord, shall be made to undergo severe punishment.[17]
QXP	That We might test them (let them try their own mettle) thereby. And whoever turns away from his Sustainer's Reminder, He will cause him to undergo an ever-increasing torment. (20:124).
Maulana Ali	And when the Servant of Allah stood up praying to Him, they well-nigh crowded him (to death).
Free Minds	To test them with it. And whosoever turns away from the remembrance of his Lord, He will enter him a severe retribution.
Qaribullah	and tested them with it. And whosoever turns away from his Lord's Remembrance, He will hurl him into a stern punishment.

George Sale	that We may prove them thereby: But whoso turneth aside from the admonition of his Lord, him will he send into a severe torment.
JM Rodwell	That we may prove them thereby: but whoso withdraweth from the remembrance of his Lord, him will He send into a severe torment.

Asad	so as to test them by this means: for he who shall turn away from the remembrance of his Sustainer, him will He cause to undergo suffering most grievous.

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‏72:18 وان المساجد لله فلا تدعوا مع الله احدا

Transliteration	Waanna almasajida lillahi fala tadAAoo maAAa Allahi ahadan
Literal	'And that (E) the mosques (are) to God, so do not call anyone with God.'

Yusuf Ali	"And the places of worship are for Allah (alone): So invoke not any one along with Allah;
Pickthal	And the places of worship are only for Allah, so pray not unto anyone along with Allah.
Arberry	The places of worship belong to God; so call not, along with God, upon anyone.
Shakir	And that the mosques are Allah's, therefore call not upon any one with Allah:
Sarwar	All the parts of the body to be placed on the ground during prostration belong to God. Do not prostrate before anyone other than Him.
Khalifa	The places of worship belong to GOD; do not call on anyone else beside GOD.
Hilali/Khan	And the mosques are for Allah (Alone), so invoke not anyone along with Allah.
H/K/Saheeh	And [He revealed] that the masjids are for Allah, so do not invoke with Allah anyone.
Malik	Mosques are built for Allah’s worship; therefore, invoke not anyone along with Allah.[18]
QXP	And know that all Masjids are for Allah. (Adoration, prostration, submission is due to Allah alone). Hence, invoke not anyone along with Allah. (9:17). ('Masjid' = Mosque = Places of worship = Collective acts of Prostration = Ways of Adoration = Obedience of Divine Commands = Centers of administering the Divine System).
Maulana Ali	Say: I only call upon my Lord, and associate naught with Him.
Free Minds	And the temples are for God, so do not call on anyone with God.
Qaribullah	Mosques belong to Allah, so do not call to anyone else, other than Allah.

George Sale	Verily the places of worship are set apart unto God: Wherefore invoke not any other therein together with God.
JM Rodwell	It is unto God that the temples are set apart: call not then on any other therein with God.

Asad	And [know] that all worship 14 is due to God [alone]: hence, do not invoke anyone side by side with God!

al-Jinn 072:019

‏72:19 وانه لما قام عبدالله يدعوه كادوا يكونون عليه لبدا

Transliteration	Waannahu lamma qama AAabdu Allahi yadAAoohu kadoo yakoonoona AAalayhi libadan
Literal	'And that he when God's worshipper/servant stood/started calling Him, they were about to/almost to be interlocked/plenty on (with) him .'

Yusuf Ali	"Yet when the Devotee of Allah stands forth to invoke Him, they just make round him a dense crowd."
Pickthal	And when the slave of Allah stood up in prayer to Him, they crowded on him, almost stifling.
Arberry	When the servant of God stood calling on Him, they were wellnigh upon him in swarms.
Shakir	And that when the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him, they wellnigh crowded him (to death).
Sarwar	When the servant of God (Muhammad) preached (his message) the jinn would all crowd around him.
Khalifa	When GOD's servant advocated Him alone, almost all of them banded together to oppose him.
Hilali/Khan	(It has been revealed to me that) When the slave of Allah (Muhammad SAW) stood up invoking (his Lord Allah) in prayer to Him they (the jinns) just made round him a dense crowd as if sticking one over the other (in order to listen to the Prophets recitation).
H/K/Saheeh	And that when the Servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him, they almost became about him a compacted mass."
Malik	Yet, when Allah’s servant Muhammad stood up to invoke Him, they (unbelievers) were ready to attack him."[19]
QXP	Yet whenever a servant of Allah stands up with invitation to Him, they crowd on him in hostility (22:72).
Maulana Ali	Say: I control not evil nor good for you.
Free Minds	And when God's servant stood up to call on Him, they nearly banded to oppose him.
Qaribullah	When the worshiper of Allah stood supplicating to Him, they swarmed around him (Prophet Muhammad).

George Sale	When the servant of God stood up to invoke Him, it wanted little but that the genii had pressed on him in crouds, to hear him rehearse the Koran.
JM Rodwell	When the servant of God stood up to call upon Him, the djinn almost jostled him by their crowds.

Asad	Yet [thus it is] that whenever a servant of God stands up in prayer to Him, they [who are bent on denying the truth] would gladly overwhelm him with their crowds.

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‏72:20 قل انما ادعو ربي ولااشرك به احدا

Transliteration	Qul innama adAAoo rabbee wala oshriku bihi ahadan
Literal	Say: "Truly I call my Lord, and I do not share/make partners with Him anyone."

Yusuf Ali	Say: "I do no more than invoke my Lord, and I join not with Him any (false god)."
Pickthal	Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I pray unto Allah only, and ascribe unto Him no partner.
Arberry	Say: 'I call only upon my Lord, and I do not associate with Him anyone.
Shakir	Say: I only call upon my Lord, and I do not associate any one with Him.
Sarwar	(Muhammad), say, "I worship only my Lord and do not consider anyone equal to Him".
Khalifa	Say, "I worship only my Lord; I never set up any idols beside Him."
Hilali/Khan	Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I invoke only my Lord (Allah Alone), and I associate none as partners along with Him."
H/K/Saheeh	Say, [O Muúammad], "I only invoke my Lord and do not associate with Him anyone."
Malik	O Prophet, say: "I pray only to my Lord and worship none besides Him."[20]
QXP	Say, "I call unto my Lord alone and associate no one with Him (I heed no one against His Laws)."
Maulana Ali	Say: None can protect me against Allah, nor can I find any refuge besides Him:
Free Minds	Say: "I only call on my Lord, and I do not associate anyone with Him."
Qaribullah	Say: 'I supplicate only to my Lord and I do not associate any with Him. '

George Sale	Say, verily I call upon my Lord only, and I associate no other god with Him.
JM Rodwell	SAY: I call only upon my Lord, and I join no other being with Him.

Asad	Say: "I invoke my Sustainer alone, for I do not ascribe divinity to anyone beside Him."

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‏72:21 قل اني لااملك لكم ضرا ولارشدا

Transliteration	Qul innee la amliku lakum darran wala rashadan
Literal	Say: "That I do not own/possess harm, and nor correct/right guidance for you."

Yusuf Ali	Say: "It is not in my power to cause you harm, or to bring you to right conduct."
Pickthal	Say: Lo! I control not hurt nor benefit for you.
Arberry	Say: 'Surely I possess no power over you, either for hurt or for rectitude.'
Shakir	Say: I do not control for you evil or good.
Sarwar	Say, "I do not possess any power to harm or benefit you".
Khalifa	Say, "I possess no power to harm you, nor to guide you."
Hilali/Khan	Say: "It is not in my power to cause you harm, or to bring you to the Right Path."
H/K/Saheeh	Say, "Indeed, I do not possess for you [the power of] harm or right direction."
Malik	Say: "I have no control to cause harm or bring you to the Right Way."[21]
QXP	Say, "Behold, I do not own the power to harm you or enforce enlightenment upon you."
Maulana Ali	(Mine is naught) but to deliver (the command) of Allah and His messages. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, surely for him is the Fire of hell, to abide therein for ages,
Free Minds	Say: "I have no power to cause you harm nor to show you what is right."
Qaribullah	Say: 'Indeed, I possess no power over you, either for harm or for guidance. '

George Sale	Say, verily I am not able, of myself, to procure you either hurt, or a right institution.
JM Rodwell	SAY: No control have I over what may hurt or benefit you.

Asad	Say: "Verily, it is not in my power to cause you harm or to endow you with consciousness of what is right."

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‏72:22 قل اني لن يجيرني من الله احد ولن اجد من دونه ملتحدا

Transliteration	Qul innee lan yujeeranee mina Allahi ahadun walan ajida min doonihi multahadan
Literal	Say: "That I, anyone will never/not protect/defend me from God, and I will never/not find from other than Him a shelter/refuge."

Yusuf Ali	Say: "No one can deliver me from Allah (If I were to disobey Him), nor should I find refuge except in Him,
Pickthal	Say: Lo! none can protect me from Allah, nor can I find any refuge beside Him
Arberry	Say: 'From God shall protect me not anyone, and I shall find, apart from Him, no refuge,
Shakir	Say: Surely no one can protect me against Allah, nor can I find besides Him any place of refuge:
Sarwar	Say, "No one can protect me from God, nor can I find any place of refuge but with him.
Khalifa	Say, "No one can protect me from GOD, nor can I find any other refuge beside Him.
Hilali/Khan	Say (O Muhammad SAW): "None can protect me from Allahs punishment (if I were to disobey Him), nor should I find refuge except in Him.
H/K/Saheeh	Say, "Indeed, there will never protect me from Allah anyone [if I should disobey], nor will I find in other than Him a refuge.
Malik	Say: "If I were to disobey Him, no one can protect me from Allah, nor can I find any refuge besides Him.[22]
QXP	Say, "Behold, No one can shelter (even) me from (the consequences of violating the Laws of) Allah, nor can I find a hide-out from Him.
Maulana Ali	Till when they see that which they are promised, they will know who is weaker in helpers and less in numbers.
Free Minds	Say: "No one can protect me from God, and I will not find any refuge except with Him."
Qaribullah	Say: 'None shall protect me from Allah, and other than Him, I will find no refuge,

George Sale	Say, verily none can protect me against God; neither shall I find any refuge besides Him.
JM Rodwell	SAY: Verily none can protect me against God;

Asad	Say: "Verily, no one could ever protect me from God, nor could I ever find a place to hide from Him

al-Jinn 072:023

‏72:23 الا بلاغا من الله ورسالاته ومن يعص الله ورسوله فان له نار جهنم خالدين فيها ابدا

Transliteration	Illa balaghan mina Allahi warisalatihi waman yaAAsi Allaha warasoolahu fa-inna lahu nara jahannama khalideena feeha abadan
Literal	Except an information/communication from God and His messenger, so who disobeys God and His messenger, so then Hell's fire (is) for him, immortally/eternally in it (for) ever (E).

Yusuf Ali	"Unless I proclaim what I receive from Allah and His Messages: for any that disobey Allah and His Messenger,- for them is Hell: they shall dwell therein for ever."
Pickthal	(Mine is) but conveyance (of the Truth) from Allah, and His messages; and whoso disobeyeth Allah and His messenger, lo! his is fire of hell, wherein such dwell for ever.
Arberry	excepting a Deliverance from God and His Messages. And whoso rebels against God and His messenger, for him there awaits the Fire of Gehenna; therein they shall dwell forever.'
Shakir	(It is) only a delivering (of communications) from Allah and His messages; and whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger surely he shall have the fire of hell to abide therein for a long time.
Sarwar	My only (means of protection) is to convey the message of God. Whoever disobeys God and His Messenger will go to hell, wherein he will live forever".
Khalifa	"I deliver GOD's proclamations and messages." Those who disobey GOD and His messenger incur the fire of Hell, wherein they abide forever.
Hilali/Khan	"(Mine is) but conveyance (of the truth) from Allah and His Messages (of Islamic Monotheism), and whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, then verily, for him is the Fire of Hell, he shall dwell therein forever ."
H/K/Saheeh	But [I have for you] only notification from Allah, and His messages." And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger then indeed, for him is the fire of Hell; they will abide therein forever.
Malik	My mission is only to deliver what I receive from Allah and make His messages known. As for those who disobey Allah and His Messenger, they shall be put in the fire of hell to live therein forever."[23]
QXP	If I fail to convey to people what I receive from Allah and make His Messages known." Whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, behold, for him is Hellfire, to abide therein forever.
Maulana Ali	Say: I know not whether that which you are promised is nigh or if my Lord will appoint for it a distant term.
Free Minds	It is but an announcement from God, and His messages. And whosoever disobeys God and His messenger, then he will have the fire of Hell to dwell eternally therein.
Qaribullah	except a deliverance from Allah and His Messages. He who disobeys Allah and His Messenger, for him is the Fire of Gehenna, which he will be in for ever.

George Sale	I can do no more than publish what hath been revealed unto me from God, and his messages. And whosoever shall be disobedient unto God and his Apostle, for him is the fire of hell prepared; they shall remain therein for ever.
JM Rodwell	Neither shall I find any refuge beside Him.

Asad	if I should fail to convey 16 [to the world whatever illumination comes to me] from God and His messages." Now as for him who rebels against God and His Apostle - verily, the fire of hell awaits him, therein to abide beyond the count of time.

al-Jinn 072:024

‏72:24 حتى اذا راوا مايوعدون فسيعلمون من اضعف ناصرا واقل عددا

Transliteration	Hatta itha raaw ma yooAAadoona fasayaAAlamoona man adAAafu nasiran waaqallu AAadadan
Literal	Until when they saw/understood what they are being promised, so they will know who (is) a weaker victorior/savior and less numerous.

Yusuf Ali	At length, when they see (with their own eyes) that which they are promised,- then will they know who it is that is weakest in (his) helper and least important in point of numbers.
Pickthal	Till (the day) when they shall behold that which they are promised (they may doubt); but then they will know (for certain) who is weaker in allies and less in multitude.
Arberry	Until, when they see that which they are promised, then they will know who is weaker in helpers and fewer in numbers.
Shakir	Until when they see what they are threatened with, then shall they know who is weaker in helpers and fewer in number.
Sarwar	(On the Day of Judgment) when the disbelievers witness that with which they have been threatened, they will then know whose helpers are weaker and fewer in number.
Khalifa	Once they see what is awaiting them, they will find out who is really weaker in power, and fewer in number.
Hilali/Khan	Till, when they see that which they are promised, then they will know who it is that is weaker concerning helpers and less important concerning numbers.
H/K/Saheeh	[The disbelievers continue] until, when they see that which they are promised, then they will know who is weaker in helpers and less in number.
Malik	When they shall see the punishment that they are being threatened with, then they shall find out whose helpers are weak and whose supporters are fewer in number.[24]
QXP	Until they see what they are promised. And so, soon will they find out who is really helpless and counts for less!
Maulana Ali	The Knower of the unseen, so He makes His secrets known to none
Free Minds	Until they see what they are promised, then they will know who has the weakest ally and is least in number.
Qaribullah	When they see that which they were promised they shall know who is weaker in helpers and fewer in numbers.

George Sale	Until they see the vengeance with which they are threatened, they will not cease their opposition: But then shall they know who were the weaker in a protector, and the fewer in number.
JM Rodwell	My sole work is preaching from God, and His message: and for such as shall rebel against God and his apostle is the fire of Hell! they shall remain therein alway,-for ever!

Asad	[Let them, then, wait] until the time when they behold that [doom] of which they were forewarned: 18 for then they will come to understand which [kind of man] is more helpless and counts for less!

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‏72:25 قل ان ادري اقريب ماتوعدون ام يجعل له ربي امدا

Transliteration	Qul in adree aqareebun ma tooAAadoona am yajAAalu lahu rabbee amadan
Literal	Say: "I do not know what you are being promised, (if it) is nearer/closer or my Lord makes/puts for it (extended) time."

Yusuf Ali	Say: "I know not whether the (Punishment) which ye are promised is near, or whether my Lord will appoint for it a distant term.
Pickthal	Say (O Muhammad, unto the disbelievers): I know not whether that which ye are promised is nigh, or if my Lord hath set a distant term for it.
Arberry	Say: 'I do not know whether that which you are promised is nigh, or whether my Lord will appoint for it a space;
Shakir	Say: I do not know whether that with which you are threatened be nigh or whether my Lord will appoint for it a term:
Sarwar	(Muhammad), say, "I do not know whether that with which you have been threatened is close by or whether my Lord will prolong the time of its coming.
Khalifa	Say, "I do not know if what is promised to you will happen soon, or if my Lord will delay it for awhile."
Hilali/Khan	Say (O Muhammad SAW): "I know not whether (the punishment) which you are promised is near or whether my Lord will appoint for it a distant term.
H/K/Saheeh	Say, "I do not know if what you are promised is near or if my Lord will grant for it a [long] period."
Malik	Say: "I do not know whether the punishment that you are threatened with is near or whether my Lord has set for it a distant term.[25]
QXP	Say, "I know not whether the promise made to you is near or if my Lord will delay it."
Maulana Ali	Except a messenger whom He chooses. For surely He makes a guard to go before him and after him,
Free Minds	Say: "I do not know if what you are promised is near, or if my Lord will make it distant."
Qaribullah	Say: 'I do not know whether that which you are promised is near, or whether my Lord will set for it a time.

George Sale	Say, I know not whether the punishment with which ye are threatened be nigh, or whether my Lord will appoint for it a distant term.
JM Rodwell	Until they see their threatened vengeance they will be perverse! but then shall they know which side was the weakest in a protector and the fewest in number.

Asad	Say: "I do not know whether that [doom] of which you were forewarned is near, or whether my Sustainer has set for it a distant term."

al-Jinn 072:026

‏72:26 عالم الغيب فلا يظهر على غيبه احدا

Transliteration	AAalimu alghaybi fala yuthhiru AAala ghaybihi ahadan
Literal	Knower (of) the unseen/absent , so He does not reveal (to) anyone on His unseen/supernatural (secret) .

Yusuf Ali	"He (alone) knows the Unseen, nor does He make any one acquainted with His Mysteries,-
Pickthal	(He is) the Knower of the Unseen, and He revealeth unto none His secret,
Arberry	Knower He of the Unseen, and He discloses not His Unseen to anyone,
Shakir	The Knower of the unseen! so He does not reveal His secrets to any,
Sarwar	He knows the unseen and He does not allow anyone to know His secrets except those of His Messengers whom He chooses.
Khalifa	He is the Knower of the future; He does not reveal the future to anyone
Hilali/Khan	"(He Alone) the All-Knower of the Ghaib (unseen), and He reveals to none His Ghaib (unseen)."
H/K/Saheeh	[He is] Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His [knowledge of the] unseen to anyone
Malik	He Alone knows the unseen. He does not reveal His secrets to anyone[26]
QXP	The Knower of the Unseen and the future, and He discloses to none His secrets.
Maulana Ali	That He may know that they have truly delivered the messages of their Lord; and He encompasses what is with them, and He keeps account of all things.
Free Minds	The knower of the unseen, He does not reveal His knowledge to anyone.
Qaribullah	He is the Knower of the Unseen and does not disclose His Unseen to anyone,

George Sale	He knoweth the secrets of futurity; and He doth not communicate his secrets unto any,
JM Rodwell	SAY: I know not whether that with which ye are threatened be nigh, or whether my Lord hath assigned it to a distant day: He knoweth the secret, nor doth He divulge his secret to any,

Asad	He [alone] knows that which is beyond the reach of a created being's perception, and to none does He disclose aught of the mysteries of His Own unfathomable knowledge,

al-Jinn 072:027

‏72:27 الا من ارتضى من رسول فانه يسلك من بين يديه ومن خلفه رصدا

Transliteration	Illa mani irtada min rasoolin fa-innahu yasluku min bayni yadayhi wamin khalfihi rasadan
Literal	Except whom He accepted from a messenger so that He truly, He enters/passes from between his hands (present) and from behind him (past), watching/observing observation.

Yusuf Ali	"Except a messenger whom He has chosen: and then He makes a band of watchers march before him and behind him,
Pickthal	Save unto every messenger whom He hath chosen, and then He maketh a guard to go before him and a guard behind him
Arberry	save only to such a Messenger as He is well-pleased with; then He despatches before him and behind him watchers,
Shakir	Except to him whom He chooses as a messenger; for surely He makes a guard to march before him and after him,
Sarwar	He causes angelic guards to march before and after him.
Khalifa	Only to a messenger that He chooses, does He reveal from the past and the future, specific news.
Hilali/Khan	Except to a Messenger (from mankind) whom He has chosen (He informs him of unseen as much as He likes), and then He makes a band of watching guards (angels) to march before him and behind him.
H/K/Saheeh	Except whom He has approved of messengers, and indeed, He sends before each messenger and behind him observers
Malik	except to the Messenger whom He may choose for that purpose, and then He appoints guards, who march before him and behind him,[27]
QXP	Except as He wills unto a Messenger whom He has elected. And then He ensures that the Revelation is guarded in his life and after him. (This Eternal guarding is promised for the final Revelation, Al-Qur'an. (15:9)).
Maulana Ali	And the foolish among us used to forge extravagant lies against Allah:
Free Minds	Except to whom He has accepted as a messenger, then He reveals from the past and the future.
Qaribullah	except only to a Messenger that He has chosen, and He sends guardians before him and behind him,

George Sale	except an Apostle in whom He is well pleased: And He causeth a guard of angels to march before Him, and behind Him;
JM Rodwell	Except to that Apostle who pleaseth Him; and before him and behind him He maketh a guard to march:

Asad	unless it be to an apostle whom He has been pleased to elect [therefor]: 21 and then He sends forth [the forces of heaven] to watch over him in whatever lies open before him and in what is beyond his ken 22 -

al-Jinn 072:028

‏72:28 ليعلم ان قد ابلغوا رسالات ربهم واحاط بما لديهم واحصى كل شئ عددا

Transliteration	LiyaAAlama an qad ablaghoo risalati rabbihim waahata bima ladayhim waahsa kulla shay-in AAadadan
Literal	(It is for God) to know that (E) they had communicated/informed their Lord's messages, and He surrounded/enveloped with what (is) at them, and He counted/controlled every thing numerous.441

Yusuf Ali	"That He may know that they have (truly) brought and delivered the Messages of their Lord: and He surrounds (all the mysteries) that are with them, and takes account of every single thing."
Pickthal	That He may know that they have indeed conveyed the messages of their Lord. He surroundeth all their doings, and He keepeth count of all things.
Arberry	that He may know they have delivered the Messages of their Lord; and He encompasses all that is with them, and He has numbered everything in numbers.'
Shakir	So that He may know that they have truly delivered the messages of their Lord, and He encompasses what is with them and He records the number of all things.
Sarwar	(Messenger) so that He would know that the Messengers have conveyed the message of their Lord. He encompasses all that is with them and He keeps a precise account of all things".
Khalifa	This is to ascertain that they have delivered their Lord's messages. He is fully aware of what they have. He has counted the numbers of all things.
Hilali/Khan	(He (Allah) protects them (the Messengers)), till He sees that they (the Messengers) have conveyed the Messages of their Lord (Allah). And He (Allah) surrounds all that which is with them, and He (Allah) keeps count of all things (i.e. He knows the exact number of everything).
H/K/Saheeh	That he may know that they have conveyed the messages of their Lord; and He has encompassed whatever is with them and has enumerated all things in number. Bismillahir Raúmanir-Raúeem
Malik	so that He may know that they have indeed delivered the messages of their Lord. He also encompasses all their surroundings and keeps a count of each and everything."[28]
QXP	That He may make manifest that it is indeed their Lord's Messages (and nothing else) that these Messengers deliver. For, He it is Who encompasses all the Revelation they have, and takes account of all things.
Maulana Ali	And we thought that men and jinn did not utter a lie against Allah:
Free Minds	So that He knows that they have delivered the messages of their Lord, and He surrounds all that is with them, and He has counted the number of all things.
Qaribullah	so that He may know that they have delivered the Messages of their Lord and He encompasses all that is with them, and He has counted everything in numbers. '

George Sale	that He may know that they have executed the commissions of their Lord: He comprehendeth whatever is with them; and counteth all things by number.
JM Rodwell	That He may know if his Apostles have verily delivered the messages of their Lord: and He embraceth in his knowledge all their ways, and taketh count of all that concerneth them.

Asad	so as to make manifest that it is indeed [but] their Sustainer's messages that these [apostles] deliver: for it is He who encompasses [with His knowledge] all that they have [to say], 23 just as He takes count, one by one, of everything [that exists].

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