26:1 Ta-Seen-Meem

26:2 These are the verses of the manifest Book (the Quran).

26:3 Perhaps you (O' Prophet  ﷺ) will grieve yourself to death over their (persistent) disbelief.

26:4 If We so wished, We might send a sign down to them from Heaven so they would bow their heads submissively before it.

26:5 Whenever a new Revelation comes to them from the All Merciful (to warn and enlighten them), they turn away from it in aversion.

26:6 They have certainly denied (the truth), so they will soon face the consequences of their ridicule.

26:7 Don't they see the earth, and how many kinds of beneficial pairs of plants We have caused to grow in it?

26:8 Verily, in this is a Sign, but most of them do not believe.

26:9 And indeed, your Lord is He, who is  Exalted in Might, Most Merciful.

26:10 (Remember) when your Lord called out to Musa (عليه السلام), 'Go to the wrongdoing people,

26:11 'the people of Pharaoh (and ask them), will they not fear Allah?'

26:12 Musa (عليه السلام) said : 'My Lord, I fear they will reject me,

26:13 My breast is constricted and my tongue is not fluent.  So send Haroon (عليه السلام) along (as an Apostle). 

26:14 'Also, they have a charge against me; and I fear they may kill me.' 

26:15 Allah said, 'Certainly not! So go, both of you, with Our signs. We will be with you, listening (to your calls). 

26:16 Go to Pharaoh and say, 'We are Apostles from the Lord of the worlds, 

26:17 'Let the Children of Israel go with us.' 

26:18   (Pharaoh) said, 'Did we not raise you among us as a child, and did you not live among us for many years (of your life)?

26:19   '(Then) you committed that crime of yours, (indeed) you are one of the ungrateful ones.'  

26:20 Musa (عليه السلام) said, (the thing you call a crime) was an unintended action committed at a time when I was unaware of the result (of my hit to that person).  

26:21 'I therefore went away from (all of) you as I feared (I will be wrongly implicated into a murder which was unintended).  (Now) my Lord has commanded me and appointed me as one of the Noble Apostles (for the guidance of people).

26:22 'As for that favor you taunt me with, (is a ploy on your part. The fact is) you have enslaved the Children of Israel.

26:23 Pharaoh said, 'And what (do you mean by )  the Lord of the worlds?'

26:24 Musa (عليه السلام) replied : 'The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them, if you really care to know.'

26:25 (Pharaoh) said to those around him, 'Do you hear (what he just said)?'

26:26 (Musa  عليه السلام ) said,  'Your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers from the beginning!'

26:27 (Pharaoh) said (to his nobles jokingly), 'Your Apostle who has been sent to you, certainly (looks to be)  mad.'

26:28  (Musa  عليه السلام ) said, 'the Lord of the East and the Lord of the West and all that lies between them, if you have sense (to understand).

26:29 (Pharaoh) said, 'If you take a god other than me, I will surely imprison you.'

26:30 (Musa  عليه السلام ) said, 'Even if I showed you something manifest (and) convincing (sign)?'

26:31 Pharaoh said, Show it then, if you are telling the truth!

26:32 So (Musa  عليه السلام ) threw down his staff; and behold, it was an undeniable snake.

26:33 And he drew forth his (right) hand  (from the bosom through the opening of his collar) and it came out shining-white for the onlookers.

26:34 Pharaoh said to the chiefs around him, 'He is indeed a skilled magician',

26:35 'who wants to drive you out of your land with his magic, so what do you suggest?'

26:36 They said, 'Let him and his brother have some respite, and dispatch mobilizers to all cities,

26:37 to bring you every skilled magician.

26:38 So the magicians were brought together at the appointed time on a fixed day.

26:39 The people were encouraged through (public) announcements : 'Would you come to the gathering (and see the spectacle),

26:40 so that we may follow the magicians while they win (and feel happy for our triumph over  Musa - عليه السلام).

26:41 When the magicians arrived, they said to Pharaoh, 'Is there a reward for us if we win?'

26:42 Pharaoh replied, 'Yes of course! (In addition) you will even be made my courtiers.'

26:43 Musa (عليه السلام) said to them.  Cast what you want to cast.

26:44 So they threw their ropes and their staffs, and said, 'By the might of Pharaoh, We will surely win.'

26:45 Thereafter, Musa (عليه السلام) threw his staff, and behold, it swallowed all  their false devices.

26:46 (Looking at the miracle) the magicians fell down, prostrating,

26:47 saying, 'We believe in the Lord of the Worlds,'

26:48 'the Lord of Musa and Haroon (عليهم السلام)'.

26:49 Pharaoh shouted (at the magicians). 'How dare you believe in him before I give you permission? He must be your master who taught you the witchcraft. But soon you shall find out. I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides and crucify you all.'

26:50 They said, 'We do not mind as We will be returning to our Lord.'

26:51 'We hope that our Lord will forgive us for our sins, because we are the first believers.'

26:52 And We revealed to Musa (عليه السلام) saying, 'Depart by night with My servants (the children of Israel), surely, you will be pursued.'

26:53 Then Pharaoh sent his marshals to the cities (to mobilize people).

26:54 (Saying), the Children of Israel are a handful (as compared to our people),

26:55 who have really enraged us,

26:56 while we have a large army, well prepared.'

26:57 So We expelled them from (their) gardens and springs,

26:58 and from treasures and nice houses.

26:59 (This is how Pharaoh and his people were made to lose, while on the other hand) We made the Children of Israel inheritors of such things.

26:60 So they (people of Pharaoh) pursued (the children of Israel) at sunrise.

26:61 And when the two sides sighted one another, Musa's (عليه السلام) companions' (were scared and) said, 'We will be overtaken (by Pharaoh's army)!'

26:62 Musa's (عليه السلام) assured them and said, 'Surely, My Lord is with me and He will guide Me.'

26:63 Then, We revealed to Musa's (عليه السلام) 'Strike the sea with your staff.' (And when he struck, ) it parted (the sea water), and each part looked like a mountain.

26:64 And We brought the pursuers right into it,

26:65 and saved Musa (عليه السلام) and all those who were with him.

26:66 and We drowned the others (Pharaoh and his people who followed them).

26:67 Surely in this is a sign. Yet most of them would not believe.

26:68 And indeed, your Lord is Mighty and Most Merciful.

26:69 And relate to them (O' Prophet  ﷺ) the story of Ibrahim (عليه السلام).

26:70 When he questioned (the brother of ) his father and his people, 'What is that you worship (besides Allah)?'

26:71 They replied, 'We worship idols, to which we are fully devoted.'

26:72 Ibrahim (عليه السلام) asked, can they hear when you call upon them?

26:73 Can they help you or harm you?

26:74 They replied, 'No! But we found our forefathers doing the same.'

26:75 Ibrahim (عليه السلام) said, 'Have you (ever) considered what you have been worshiping?

26:76 You and your forefathers.

26:77 (Then Ibrahim عليه السلام)  said, they (those who worship beside Allah) are enemies to me. (I worship none) except the Lord of the worlds,

26:78 who created me and guides me,

26:79 and Who feeds me and gives me drink,

26:80 and Who cures me when I am sick,

26:81 and Who will cause me to die and then bring me back to life,

26:82 'and Who, I hope, will forgive me my faults on the day of Judgment.'

26:83 My Lord, bestow upon me wisdom; unite me with the righteous;

26:84 bless me with honorable mention among later generations,

26:85 and make me one of the inheritors of the Paradise of Delight,

26:86 and forgive (the brother of) my father, for he has been of those who have been misguided,

26:87 'And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (people) will be resurrected,

26:88 the Day when neither wealth nor children will be of any benefit.

26:89 Only those who come before Allah with a pure heart  (will be saved).'

26:90 When Paradise shall be brought within the sight of the righteous;

26:91 and the Hellfire will be displayed to the deviant,

26:92 and they will be asked, Where are those whom you worshiped,

26:93 'besides Allah? Can they help you or help themselves?'

26:94 Then they will be hurled into the Flame headlong, one upon another; they (the idols), and the rebellious (who worshiped them),

26:95 together with the armies of Satan.

26:96 There the deviant will cry while disputing with their idols,

26:97 saying, 'by Allah, we were indeed in manifest error,

26:98 when we equated you with the Lord of the worlds.

26:99 No one misguided us except those who forced us to reject Allah's messages.

26:100 Now we have none to intercede for us,

26:101 nor a close friend (to help us),

26:102 'now if we only had a chance of return (to the world again) we shall truly be of those who believe!'

26:103 Surely! In this narration  is a sign, yet most of them do not believe.

26:104 Truly your Lord is the Almighty, Most Merciful.

26:105 The people of Nooh (عليه السلام) (also) rejected the Apostles.

26:106 Remember when their brother (one among them) Nooh (عليه السلام) asked them : 'Don't you have fear of Allah?

26:107 Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy Apostle.

26:108 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:109 I do not seek any compensation from you. My reward exists only with the Lord of the worlds.

26:110 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:111 They replied : 'Should we believe in you, whereas your followers are but the lowest of the low (people among our community)?'

26:112 He said : 'It is not for me to know what they were doing.

26:113 Their account is the concern of my Lord, if you could use your common sense!

26:114 I am not going to expel the believers.

26:115 Indeed, I am sent with a clear warning.

26:116 They said, 'If you do not refrain, O' Nooh (عليه السلام), you will be stoned (to death).'

26:117 Noah prayed, 'My Lord! My people have truly rejected me.

26:118 So judge conclusively between me and them, and save me and the faithful who are with me.’

26:119 Thus We saved him, and those who were with him in the loaded ark.

26:120 Then We drowned the rest afterwards.

26:121 Truly in that is a sign, but most of them are not believers.

26:122 Truly your Lord is Almighty, Most Merciful.

26:123 The people of Aa'd (also) rejected the Apostles.

26:124 When their brother Hood (عليه السلام) said to them, 'Will you not fear (Allah)?

26:125 Indeed I am a trustworthy Apostle for you.

26:126 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:127 I do not seek any compensation from you. My reward exists only with the Lord of the worlds.

26:128 (Why) do you build a landmark on every high place in vanity,

26:129 Are you building strong fortresses as if you are going to live here forever?

26:130 And when you attack others, why do you attack like tyrants?

26:131 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:132 And Fear Him Who has aided you with all (good things) that you know.

26:133 He provided you with cattle and children.

26:134 And gardens and springs.

26:135 Surely, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible Day.'

26:136 They said : 'It´s all the same for us whether you warn (us) or not.

26:137 Truly, this is nothing but morals of the ancient ones.

26:138 We will never be punished.

26:139 So they denied him and, as a consequence, We destroyed them. Surely in that  there is a sign.  Yet most of them would not believe.

26:140 Truly your Lord is the Almighty, Most Merciful.

26:141 The  Thamud also rejected the Apostles.

26:142 Remember when their brother Saleh (عليه السلام) asked them : 'Don't you have fear of Allah?

26:143 Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy Apostle.

26:144 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:145 I do not seek any compensation from you. My reward exists only with the Lord of the worlds.

26:146 Do you think that you will be left secured in what you have here,

26:147 In the gardens and springs (provided to you).

26:148 And (various) crops, and palm trees (loaded) with tender fruits.

26:149 And you skillfully hew dwellings in the mountains.

26:150 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:151 And do not follow the transgressors,

26:152 'Who cause corruption in the land and do not bring about reform.'

26:153 They said, ‘Indeed you are one of the bewitched.'

26:154 'You are only a human being like ourselves! Bring a sign if you are so truthful.'

26:155   Saleh (عليه السلام) replied, 'Here is a She-camel (Allah's sign).  She will have her turn to drink as you have yours, each on an appointed day.

26:156 And do not ever touch her with harm, or you will be overtaken by the torment of a terrible day.'

26:157  But they hamstrung her, then regretted;

26:158  So the punishment overtook them. Surely in this is a sign. Yet most of them would not believe.

26:159 Truly your Lord is the Almighty, Most Merciful.

26:160 The people of Loot (عليه السلام) also rejected the Apostles.

26:161 When their brother Loot (عليه السلام) said to them, 'Will you not fear (Allah)?

26:162 Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy Apostle.

26:163 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:164 I do not seek any compensation from you. My reward exists only with the Lord of the worlds.

26:165 Why do you (men) lust after fellow men,

26:166 leaving the wives that your Lord has created for you?  In fact, you are a transgressing people.'

26:167 They said, If you do not desist, O' Loot (عليه السلام), you will surely be banished (from the land).

26:168 (Loot عليه السلام ) said : 'I am disgusted with your actions,'

26:169 (Then Loot عليه السلام supplicated)  My Lord! Save me and my family from (the consequences of) what they do.'

26:170 We saved him and all of his family,

26:171 except the old woman (his wife) among those who remained behind.

26:172 And then we destroyed the (the ones who remained behind).

26:173 And rained on them a shower (of Stones).  How terrible was the rain (that fell) on those who had been warned!

26:174 Surely in this there is a sign, but most of them would not believe. 

26:175 Truly your Lord is the Almighty, Most Merciful.

26:176 The woods-dwellers (also) denied the Apostles.

26:177 When Shuaib (عليه السلام) told  them, will you not fear Allah?

26:178 Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy Apostle.

26:179 So fear Allah and obey me.

26:180 I do not seek any compensation from you. My reward exists only with the Lord of the worlds.

26:181 'Give full measure (weigh correctly) and do not cause (buyers) any loss.

26:182 And Weigh with honest scales;

26:183 and do not mislead people into thinking that their goods are worth less than their real value,  and do not spread corruption on earth.

26:184 'And fear Him Who created you and (who created) the generations before (you)'

26:185 They said : 'You are someone who is bewitched'.

26:186 You are only a human being like ourselves, and we think you are a liar.

26:187 If you are truthful, then let the pieces of the sky  fall upon us.'

26:188 He said : My Lord knows best what you do.

26:189 But they denied him, so the punishment of the Day of shadow (cloud carrying Allah’s punishment) seized them,  indeed that was the punishment of a terrible Day.

26:190 Truly in that is a sign, but most of them are not believers.

26:191 Truly your Lord is the Almighty, Most Merciful.

26:192 This is certainly a revelation from the Lord of the worlds,

26:193   brought down by The Trustworthy (Angel) Jibreel (عليه السلام),

26:194 upon your heart (O' Apostle  ﷺ) that you may be of the warners,

26:195 in a clear Arabic language.

26:196 And it has indeed been (foretold) in the Scriptures of the past Apostles.

26:197 Was it not sufficient proof for the deniers that it has been recognized by the knowledgeable among the Children of Israel?

26:198 And if We had revealed it (this Quran) to any of the non-Arabs,

26:199 and he had recited it to them, they would still not believe in it.

26:200 We have caused it (disbelief) to enter in the hearts of the criminals.

26:201 They will not believe in it until they see the grievous punishment.

26:202 It will come upon them suddenly while they least expect it.

26:203 Then they would say 'Can we be given (some) more time'

26:204 Do they wish to hasten on Our Punishment?

26:205 Just think! If We let them enjoy this life for many years,

26:206 then inflicted the punishment as promised,

26:207 would that enjoyment be of any benefit to them (at all)?

26:208 We have never destroyed a town without sending Apostles to warn,

26:209 by way of reminder (in advance), and We have never been unjust.

26:210 This Quran is not brought down by the Davils.

26:211 It is neither (permitted or proper) for them, nor is it within their purview (to do that).

26:212 Indeed they have been removed far from even (a chance of) hearing it.

26:213 So (O' People) do not invoke another (false) god beside Allah, or you will incur punishment.

26:214 And (O' Apostle  ﷺ) warn (everyone including) your nearest kinsfolk.

26:215 And be gracious to the believers who follow you.

26:216 But, if they disobey you, then say, 'I am not responsible for what you are doing.'

26:217 And I rely upon the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

26:218 Who sees you (O' Prophet  ﷺ) when you stand up (in the night in Salah).

26:219 And your turning over and over among those who prostrated themselves before Allah.

26:220 Indeed, He is the All Hearing, the All Knowing.

26:221 Shall I inform you upon whom the devils descend?

26:222 They descend on every lying, wicked person,

26:223 who gives an (attentive) ear (to half-truths of the devils), mostly passing on sheer lies.

26:224 As for (evil) poets (who lead people to imaginary fantasy away from the truth),  they are followed  by deviants.

26:225 Do you not see that they (the evil poets) roam about in all the (imaginary fantasy) valleys (of thought) ?

26:226 And they do not practice what they say.

26:227 But except those (poets) who believe, do righteous deeds, remember Allah and (poetically) avenge (the believers) after being wrongfully slandered.  Very soon the oppressors will come to know the means and manners by which they will be toppled.