English translation: The Meaning of the Glorious Koran, Marmaduke Pickthall

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Surah 72 الجن

28 Verses

Meccan

  1. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

    قُلْ أُوحِيَ إِلَيَّ أَنَّهُ اسْتَمَعَ نَفَرٌ مِّنَ الْجِنِّ فَقَالُوا إِنَّا سَمِعْنَا قُرْآنًا عَجَبًا Verse 1

    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,

    Verse 1, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:1, text code 596db4c1ec67

  2. يَهْدِي إِلَى الرُّشْدِ فَآمَنَّا بِهِ ۖ وَلَن نُّشْرِكَ بِرَبِّنَا أَحَدًا Verse 2

    Which guideth unto righteousness, so we believe in it and we ascribe no partner unto our Lord.

    Verse 2, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:2, text code 758a2ea3886c

  3. وَأَنَّهُ تَعَالَىٰ جَدُّ رَبِّنَا مَا اتَّخَذَ صَاحِبَةً وَلَا وَلَدًا Verse 3

    And (we believe) that He - exalted be the glory of our Lord! - hath taken neither wife nor son,

    Verse 3, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:3, text code f9c8dd4ac1ef

  4. وَأَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقُولُ سَفِيهُنَا عَلَى اللَّهِ شَطَطًا Verse 4

    And that the foolish one among us used to speak concerning Allah an atrocious lie.

    Verse 4, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:4, text code 7c649f0f6032

  5. وَأَنَّا ظَنَنَّا أَن لَّن تَقُولَ الْإِنسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَى اللَّهِ كَذِبًا Verse 5

    And lo! we had supposed that humankind and jinn would not speak a lie concerning Allah -

    Verse 5, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:5, text code ae1bf2d23274

  6. وَأَنَّهُ كَانَ رِجَالٌ مِّنَ الْإِنسِ يَعُوذُونَ بِرِجَالٍ مِّنَ الْجِنِّ فَزَادُوهُمْ رَهَقًا Verse 6

    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);

    Verse 6, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:6, text code 60bb320193c7

  7. وَأَنَّهُمْ ظَنُّوا كَمَا ظَنَنتُمْ أَن لَّن يَبْعَثَ اللَّهُ أَحَدًا Verse 7

    And indeed they supposed, even as ye suppose, that Allah would not raise anyone (from the dead) -

    Verse 7, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:7, text code 05e4194921e4

  8. وَأَنَّا لَمَسْنَا السَّمَاءَ فَوَجَدْنَاهَا مُلِئَتْ حَرَسًا شَدِيدًا وَشُهُبًا Verse 8

    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.

    Verse 8, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:8, text code 337e5e9b1ec0

  9. وَأَنَّا كُنَّا نَقْعُدُ مِنْهَا مَقَاعِدَ لِلسَّمْعِ ۖ فَمَن يَسْتَمِعِ الْآنَ يَجِدْ لَهُ شِهَابًا رَّصَدًا Verse 9

    And we used to sit on places (high) therein to listen. But he who listeneth now findeth a flame in wait for him;

    Verse 9, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:9, text code ad70f6fc9334

  10. وَأَنَّا لَا نَدْرِي أَشَرٌّ أُرِيدَ بِمَن فِي الْأَرْضِ أَمْ أَرَادَ بِهِمْ رَبُّهُمْ رَشَدًا Verse 10

    And we know not whether harm is boded unto all who are in the earth, or whether their Lord intendeth guidance for them.

    Verse 10, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:10, text code 3f4008c5625f

  11. وَأَنَّا مِنَّا الصَّالِحُونَ وَمِنَّا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَ ۖ كُنَّا طَرَائِقَ قِدَدًا Verse 11

    And among us there are righteous folk and among us there are far from that. We are sects having different rules.

    Verse 11, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:11, text code 368ec4ac4acc

  12. وَأَنَّا ظَنَنَّا أَن لَّن نُّعْجِزَ اللَّهَ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَن نُّعْجِزَهُ هَرَبًا Verse 12

    And we know that we cannot escape from Allah in the earth, nor can we escape by flight.

    Verse 12, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:12, text code 62290024e5cf

  13. وَأَنَّا لَمَّا سَمِعْنَا الْهُدَىٰ آمَنَّا بِهِ ۖ فَمَن يُؤْمِن بِرَبِّهِ فَلَا يَخَافُ بَخْسًا وَلَا رَهَقًا Verse 13

    And when we heard the guidance, we believed therein, and whoso believeth in his Lord, he feareth neither loss nor oppression.

    Verse 13, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:13, text code 2381157d9fba

  14. وَأَنَّا مِنَّا الْمُسْلِمُونَ وَمِنَّا الْقَاسِطُونَ ۖ فَمَنْ أَسْلَمَ فَأُولَـٰئِكَ تَحَرَّوْا رَشَدًا Verse 14

    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.

    Verse 14, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:14, text code d95e6ed509eb

  15. وَأَمَّا الْقَاسِطُونَ فَكَانُوا لِجَهَنَّمَ حَطَبًا Verse 15

    And as for those who are unjust, they are firewood for hell.

    Verse 15, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:15, text code 41bd7469c741

  16. وَأَن لَّوِ اسْتَقَامُوا عَلَى الطَّرِيقَةِ لَأَسْقَيْنَاهُم مَّاءً غَدَقًا Verse 16

    If they (the idolaters) tread the right path, We shall give them to drink of water in abundance

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    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:16, text code f8b397f7b89d

  17. لِّنَفْتِنَهُمْ فِيهِ ۚ وَمَن يُعْرِضْ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّهِ يَسْلُكْهُ عَذَابًا صَعَدًا Verse 17

    That We may test them thereby, and whoso turneth away from the remembrance of his Lord; He will thrust him into ever-growing torment.

    Verse 17, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:17, text code a8c5ea8acd81

  18. وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَدًا Verse 18

    And the places of worship are only for Allah, so pray not unto anyone along with Allah.

    Verse 18, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:18, text code 40934a81656f

  19. وَأَنَّهُ لَمَّا قَامَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يَدْعُوهُ كَادُوا يَكُونُونَ عَلَيْهِ لِبَدًا Verse 19

    And when the slave of Allah stood up in prayer to Him, they crowded on him, almost stifling.

    Verse 19, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:19, text code 1ef1012e4e9a

  20. قُلْ إِنَّمَا أَدْعُو رَبِّي وَلَا أُشْرِكُ بِهِ أَحَدًا Verse 20

    Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I pray unto Allah only, and ascribe unto Him no partner.

    Verse 20, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:20, text code 67d3028505f8

  21. قُلْ إِنِّي لَا أَمْلِكُ لَكُمْ ضَرًّا وَلَا رَشَدًا Verse 21

    Say: Lo! I control not hurt nor benefit for you.

    Verse 21, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:21, text code 69aa219f6af0

  22. قُلْ إِنِّي لَن يُجِيرَنِي مِنَ اللَّهِ أَحَدٌ وَلَنْ أَجِدَ مِن دُونِهِ مُلْتَحَدًا Verse 22

    Say: Lo! none can protect me from Allah, nor can I find any refuge beside Him

    Verse 22, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:22, text code 330e58f57ecc

  23. إِلَّا بَلَاغًا مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَرِسَالَاتِهِ ۚ وَمَن يَعْصِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَإِنَّ لَهُ نَارَ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا Verse 23

    (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.

    Verse 23, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:23, text code 1ec6454731e3

  24. حَتَّىٰ إِذَا رَأَوْا مَا يُوعَدُونَ فَسَيَعْلَمُونَ مَنْ أَضْعَفُ نَاصِرًا وَأَقَلُّ عَدَدًا Verse 24

    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.

    Verse 24, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:24, text code d64c14794691

  25. قُلْ إِنْ أَدْرِي أَقَرِيبٌ مَّا تُوعَدُونَ أَمْ يَجْعَلُ لَهُ رَبِّي أَمَدًا Verse 25

    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.

    Verse 25, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:25, text code 3a7d6e0d0537

  26. عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ فَلَا يُظْهِرُ عَلَىٰ غَيْبِهِ أَحَدًا Verse 26

    (He is) the Knower of the Unseen, and He revealeth unto none His secret,

    Verse 26, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:26, text code f47f7bf82bac

  27. إِلَّا مَنِ ارْتَضَىٰ مِن رَّسُولٍ فَإِنَّهُ يَسْلُكُ مِن بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِ رَصَدًا Verse 27

    Save unto every messenger whom He hath chosen, and then He maketh a guard to go before him and a guard behind him

    Verse 27, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:27, text code 991aba74968e

  28. لِّيَعْلَمَ أَن قَدْ أَبْلَغُوا رِسَالَاتِ رَبِّهِمْ وَأَحَاطَ بِمَا لَدَيْهِمْ وَأَحْصَىٰ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ عَدَدًا Verse 28

    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.

    Verse 28, Where in the source

    Tanzil Quran Text (Simple, Version 1.1) 72:28, text code 6ae3571ab77f