43:1 Ha-meem

43:2 (I swear) By the manifest book.

43:3 Indeed, We have revealed this Quran in the Arabic language, so you may understand (its meanings).

43:4 It certainly comes from the mother of the books with Us, (The knowledge of Allah - علمِ الهي). It (the Quran) is exalted and full of wisdom.

43:5 (O' People), Should we then withdraw the Reminder from you, (just) because you are excessive in your rejection?

43:6 And how many prophets have We sent among the previous people?

43:7 And they used to ridicule every one of them.

43:8 We destroyed people mightier than these (Makkan polytheists), and their example has gone before.

43:9 If you ask them (O Prophet ﷺ) who created the heavens and the earth, they will certainly say, '(Allah) the Almighty, All Knowing.'

43:10 He, who made the earth a bed for you, and laid out tracks upon it so that you may find the way;

43:11 and Who sends down water (rain) from the sky in due measure. Then We revive a dead land from it, and similarly you will be brought out (from the dead again),

43:12 and (He is the One) Who created all (things in) pairs, and made for you ships and animals to ride,

43:13 in order that you may mount firmly on their backs, and then may remember the Favor of your Lord when you mount on them, and say : 'Glory to Allah who has subjected this to us, and we could never have the ability for it (by our efforts),

43:14 And surely to our Lord we will (all) return.'

43:15 Yet in spite of recognizing all this, they have associated some of His servants in His divinity! Surely mankind is clearly ungrateful.

43:16 Or has He taken daughters out of what He has created, and has He selected for you sons? 

43:17 Yet when news of (the birth of a daughter), they had reserved for the Most Compassionate (Allah), comes to one of them, his face is blackened (with shame), and he grieves in silence inwardly.

43:18 (You associate with Allah) the offspring that is brought up adorned with jewelry, and can not help in fighting (with the enemy).

43:19 Still they have labelled the angels, who are servants of the Most Compassionate (Allah) as females. Did they witness their creation? Their statement will be recorded, and they will be questioned!

43:20 They also say : 'If the Most Compassionate (Allah) had so willed, we would not have worshiped them (deities/idols/angels).' They have no knowledge whatsoever about it.  Indeed, they only judge and speak according to their own fancies and interests.

43:21 Or have We given them a Book prior to this one (the Quran), to which they are adhering?

43:22 In fact, they say, 'We found our forefathers following a (particular) way, and we are following in their footsteps.'

43:23 Similarly, every time We sent someone (a prophet) before you to a town to warn them, those corrupted by abundance (of provisions) would say, 'We found our fathers following this path, and we are following in their footsteps.'

43:24 Each Warner (prophet) asked : 'What if I bring you better guidance than that which your forefathers practiced?' But they replied : 'Well! We reject the faith with which you have been sent.'

43:25 Thus, We punished them;  see then what was the end of those who disbelieved?

43:26 (Remember) when Ibrahim (عليه السلام) said to (the brother of) his father and his people : 'Surely, I renounce (deities) that you worship,

43:27   except Him (alone) who created me,  for He will guide me the right path.'

43:28 And he left this enduring declaration among his descendants, so they may (always) turn back (to Allah).

43:29 Yes, I gave the good things of this life to these (Makkans) and their (fore) fathers, till there came to them the truth (the Quran) and an Apostle (صلى الله عليه و آله وسلم)  making things clear.

43:30 But now when the truth has come to them, they say : 'This is magic and we do not believe it.'

43:31 And they said : 'Why is this Quran not sent down to some great man of the two towns (Makkah and Taif)?'

43:32 Do they dispense the mercy of your Lord? We (alone) distribute among them the means of livelihood in the life of this world. We elevate the status of some of them over others. So that some of them may employ the services of others. (But) the blessings of your Lord are better than the wealth they amass.

43:33 (Allah's Mercy is such that he provides in abundance to whoever He likes.) And were it not that all mankind might become one nation of unbelievers, We would have given those, who disbelieve in the Most Compassionate (Allah), such houses, whose roofs and stairways by which they go to upper chambers, all made with silver,

43:34 and doors (of silver) for their houses and thrones (of silver) on which they recline,

43:35 and gold ornaments. But all that,  is merely the possessions of this life, while the Hereafter with your Lord is for those who are mindful of Him.

43:36 Whoever overlooks the remembrance of the Most Compassionate, We assign him a devil, as a companion.

43:37 They hinder them from the path, though they think they are guided (and are on the right path).

43:38 Till, when such one comes to Us (on the Day of Judgment), he says (to his Satan) : 'I wish that between me and you were the distance of the two Easts (or the East and West), you were an evil companion!'

43:39 (It will be said to them) : 'It will not profit you this Day as you already did wrong, and both of you will be sharing the punishment.'

43:40 Can you make the deaf hear, or guide the blind and whoever is clearly misguided?

43:41 Even if We take you away (from this world), We will surely inflict punishment upon them.

43:42 Or if We show you what We threaten them with, We certainly have full power over them.

43:43 So hold fast to what has been revealed to you. You are truly on the right path.

43:44 Surely this (Quran) is a glory for you and your people. And you will (all) be questioned (about it).

43:45 Ask the people, to whom We had sent Our Apostles prior to you. 'Did We assign any god to be worshiped, other than the Most Compassionate (Allah)'?

43:46 We sent Musa (عليه السلام) with Our signs to the Pharaoh and his nobles. He said : 'I have been sent by the Lord of all the worlds.'

43:47 When he showed them Our signs, they laughed at those signs,

43:48 although every sign We showed them was greater than the one before. Ultimately, We seized them with torment so that they might return (to the Right Path).

43:49 (Whenever a calamity struck them), they said to Musa (عليه السلام), 'O you magician! Since He has a pact with you, would you call your Lord (and seek relief) for us? (If you do), we would surely accept guidance.'

43:50 But when We lifted the punishment from them, they broke their word.

43:51 One day Pharaoh made a proclamation among his people : 'O my people! Is not the kingdom of Egypt mine? Are not these rivers flowing beneath me? Can you not see?

43:52 Or am I not better than this one (Musa  عليه السلام), who is despicable and can hardly express himself clearly?

43:53 Why were then no bracelets of gold shed upon him from above, or angels sent down as a escorts with him?"

43:54 Thus did he incite his people and they obeyed him; surely they were a nation of transgressors.

43:55 At last when they invited Our Wrath,  they got inflicted with  a severe retribution and were all drowned,

43:56 And We made them an example and a lesson for future generations.

43:57 And when Isa Ibn Maryam (عليه السلام) is quoted as an example, behold! Your people make a hue and cry about it,

43:58 They say, 'Are our gods better or is he (Isa  عليه السلام)? They raise such questions merely to argue and bicker.  Indeed, they are a quarrelsome and hostile people!

43:59 He (Isa  عليه السلام) was only a servant We showed favor to, and made as an example for the Children of Israel.

43:60 (We created Isa عليه السلام without a father, and) if We want We can create from you (the human beings) a generation of angels to  succeed you on earth.

43:61 And his (second) coming is truly a sign for the Hour. So have no doubt about it, and follow me. This is the Straight Path.

43:62 Let not Satan mislead you, for he is your open enemy.

43:63 When Isa (عليه السلام) came with clear proofs, he declared, 'I have come to you with wisdom, and to clarify to you some of what you differ about.   So fear Allah, and obey me.'

43:64 'Surely Allah (alone) is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him (alone). This is the Straight Path.'

43:65 But various groups (of Israelis) differed among themselves. So woe to the wrongdoers (who ascribe things to Isa عليه السلام  that are not true) from the punishment of the painful Day (of Resurrection).

43:66 Are they waiting (for any thing) but the Hour (of Doom) which would descend upon them suddenly, and catch them unawares?

43:67 All friends on that day would become each other's enemies, except the righteous ones.

43:68   'O My Servants (believers), today you have nothing to fear or to grieve;

43:69 (those) who believed in Our signs and are Muslims, 

43:70 'enter Paradise, you and your spouses with joy.'

43:71 There they shall be served with golden dishes and golden goblets, and they shall have everything that their Nufoos desire and all that their eyes can delight in.  It will be said to them: 'Now you shall abide therein forever.'

43:72 This is the Paradise which you have made to inherit because of your good deeds which you used to do (in the world),

43:73 (In paradise) there are plenty of (different kinds of) fruits for you to eat.

43:74 But the criminals will abide in the punishment of Hell, forever.

43:75 There is no relief for them as they will remain in utter despair.

43:76 We did not wrong them; rather, it is they who were the wrongdoers.

43:77 They will cry : 'O Maalik (the keeper of Hell)! Let your Lord put an end to us.'  But he will say, 'Nay! You are going to live (here) forever.'

43:78 (O' Makkan Pagans), Certainly We have brought you the Truth, but most of you are averse to the Truth.

43:79 Or have they plotted some plan (against you O' Prophet ﷺ )? Then We too are planning (to punish them).

43:80 Or do they think that We do not hear their (evil) thoughts and secret talks? Yes (We do)! And Our messenger-angels are in their presence, recording (it all).

43:81 Say, 'If the Most Compassionate (Lord) had a son, I would be the first to worship him.'

43:82 Exalted is the Lord of the heavens and the earth in His glory, Lord of the Throne, absolutely above what they ascribe to Him.

43:83 So (O' Prophet  ﷺ) leave them to converse vainly and amuse themselves until they meet their Day which they are promised.

43:84 It is He (Allah) Who is God in the heavens and God on earth; He is the All Wise, the All Knowledgeable.

43:85 And blessed be He to whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is in between them.  He (alone) has the knowledge of the Hour (of judgment), and to Whom you all will be returned.

43:86 And those whom they worship besides Allah do not have the right of intercession.  The right of intercession is only for those who testify to the Truth and have knowledge.

43:87 If you ask them who created them, they will answer : 'Allah'.   How then can they turn away?

43:88   And by his (the Apostle’s  ﷺ) saying : ‘O My Lord, surely, they are a people who (somehow) do not tend to believe.'

43:89   So bear with them and respond with peace.  They will soon come to know (the truth).