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Surah Sad

The Letter "Saad" · 88 ayahs · Makkah · Juz 23 · Page 453

سورة ص

Surah Sad

Surah Sad is chapter 38 of the Quran, with 88 ayahs, revealed in Makkah. The surah begins in juz 23, on page 453 of the Madinah mushaf. Its name means “The Letter "Saad"”, and it was the 38th surah to be revealed. The Arabic follows the Uthmani text from Tanzil and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2).

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

38:1

Sad · Ayah 1

صٓ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ذِى ٱلذِّكْرِ

Ṣād.[1316] By the Qur’ān containing reminder...[1317]

Translator's notes

[1316] See footnote to 2:1. [1317] The completion of the oath is understood to be that the Qur’ān is inimitable and thus a miracle from Allāh.

Quran 38:1 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:2

Sad · Ayah 2

بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ

But those who disbelieve are in pride and dissension.

Quran 38:2 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:3

Sad · Ayah 3

كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَبْلِهِم مِّن قَرْنٍ فَنَادَوا۟ وَّلَاتَ حِينَ مَنَاصٍ

How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.

Quran 38:3 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:4

Sad · Ayah 4

وَعَجِبُوٓا۟ أَن جَآءَهُم مُّنذِرٌ مِّنْهُمْ وَقَالَ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ هَٰذَا سَٰحِرٌ كَذَّابٌ

And they wonder that there has come to them a warner [i.e., Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ)] from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, "This is a magician and a liar.

Quran 38:4 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:5

Sad · Ayah 5

أَجَعَلَ ٱلْـَٔالِهَةَ إِلَٰهًا وَٰحِدًا إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ عُجَابٌ

Has he made the gods [only] one God? Indeed, this is a curious thing."

Quran 38:5 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:6

Sad · Ayah 6

وَٱنطَلَقَ ٱلْمَلَأُ مِنْهُمْ أَنِ ٱمْشُوا۟ وَٱصْبِرُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ ءَالِهَتِكُمْ إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ يُرَادُ

And the eminent among them went forth, [saying], "Continue, and be patient over [the defense of] your gods. Indeed, this is a thing intended.[1318]

Translator's notes

[1318] Planned by Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) in order to gain influence and prestige for himself.

Quran 38:6 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:7

Sad · Ayah 7

مَا سَمِعْنَا بِهَٰذَا فِى ٱلْمِلَّةِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ إِنْ هَٰذَآ إِلَّا ٱخْتِلَٰقٌ

We have not heard of this in the latest religion.[1319] This is not but a fabrication.

Translator's notes

[1319] Referring to Christianity or possibly the pagan religion of the Quraysh.

Quran 38:7 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:8

Sad · Ayah 8

أَءُنزِلَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلذِّكْرُ مِنۢ بَيْنِنَا بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّ مِّن ذِكْرِى بَل لَّمَّا يَذُوقُوا۟ عَذَابِ

Has the message been revealed to him out of [all of] us?" Rather, they are in doubt about My message. Rather, they have not yet tasted My punishment.

Quran 38:8 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:9

Sad · Ayah 9

أَمْ عِندَهُمْ خَزَآئِنُ رَحْمَةِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْوَهَّابِ

Or do they have the depositories of the mercy of your Lord, the Exalted in Might, the Bestower?[1320]

Translator's notes

[1320] Refer to footnote of verse 3:8.

Quran 38:9 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:10

Sad · Ayah 10

أَمْ لَهُم مُّلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا فَلْيَرْتَقُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَسْبَٰبِ

Or is theirs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend through [any] ways of access.[1321]

Translator's notes

[1321] To oversee the affairs of their dominion.

Quran 38:10 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:11

Sad · Ayah 11

جُندٌ مَّا هُنَالِكَ مَهْزُومٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَحْزَابِ

[They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].

Quran 38:11 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:12

Sad · Ayah 12

كَذَّبَتْ قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمُ نُوحٍ وَعَادٌ وَفِرْعَوْنُ ذُو ٱلْأَوْتَادِ

The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] ʿAad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,[1322]

Translator's notes

[1322] By which he tortured people.

Quran 38:12 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:13

Sad · Ayah 13

وَثَمُودُ وَقَوْمُ لُوطٍ وَأَصْحَٰبُ لْـَٔيْكَةِ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلْأَحْزَابُ

And [the tribe of] Thamūd and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket [i.e., people of Madyan]. Those are the companies.[1323]

Translator's notes

[1323] That were defeated, among whom will be the disbelievers of Quraysh and others.

Quran 38:13 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:14

Sad · Ayah 14

إِن كُلٌّ إِلَّا كَذَّبَ ٱلرُّسُلَ فَحَقَّ عِقَابِ

Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.

Quran 38:14 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:15

Sad · Ayah 15

وَمَا يَنظُرُ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً مَّا لَهَا مِن فَوَاقٍ

And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.[1324]

Translator's notes

[1324] Or "respite." More literally, "a period between two milkings of a she-camel," which also alludes to the meanings of "return" or "repetition."

Quran 38:15 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:16

Sad · Ayah 16

وَقَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا عَجِّل لَّنَا قِطَّنَا قَبْلَ يَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ

And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account."

Quran 38:16 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:17

Sad · Ayah 17

ٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا دَاوُۥدَ ذَا ٱلْأَيْدِ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ

Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allāh].

Quran 38:17 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:18

Sad · Ayah 18

إِنَّا سَخَّرْنَا ٱلْجِبَالَ مَعَهُۥ يُسَبِّحْنَ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِشْرَاقِ

Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allāh] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

Quran 38:18 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:19

Sad · Ayah 19

وَٱلطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً كُلٌّ لَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ

And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].

Quran 38:19 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:20

Sad · Ayah 20

وَشَدَدْنَا مُلْكَهُۥ وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَفَصْلَ ٱلْخِطَابِ

And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.

Quran 38:20 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:21

Sad · Ayah 21

وَهَلْ أَتَىٰكَ نَبَؤُا۟ ٱلْخَصْمِ إِذْ تَسَوَّرُوا۟ ٱلْمِحْرَابَ

And has there come to you the news of the adversaries, when they climbed over the wall of [his] prayer chamber -

Quran 38:21 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:22

Sad · Ayah 22

إِذْ دَخَلُوا۟ عَلَىٰ دَاوُۥدَ فَفَزِعَ مِنْهُمْ قَالُوا۟ لَا تَخَفْ خَصْمَانِ بَغَىٰ بَعْضُنَا عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تُشْطِطْ وَٱهْدِنَآ إِلَىٰ سَوَآءِ ٱلصِّرَٰطِ

When they entered upon David and he was alarmed by them? They said, "Fear not. [We are] two adversaries, one of whom has wronged the other, so judge between us with truth and do not exceed [it] and guide us to the sound path.

Quran 38:22 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:23

Sad · Ayah 23

إِنَّ هَٰذَآ أَخِى لَهُۥ تِسْعٌ وَتِسْعُونَ نَعْجَةً وَلِىَ نَعْجَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ فَقَالَ أَكْفِلْنِيهَا وَعَزَّنِى فِى ٱلْخِطَابِ

Indeed this, my brother, has ninety-nine ewes, and I have one ewe; so he said, 'Entrust her to me,' and he overpowered me in speech."

Quran 38:23 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:24

Sad · Ayah 24

قَالَ لَقَدْ ظَلَمَكَ بِسُؤَالِ نَعْجَتِكَ إِلَىٰ نِعَاجِهِۦ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ ٱلْخُلَطَآءِ لَيَبْغِى بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَقَلِيلٌ مَّا هُمْ وَظَنَّ دَاوُۥدُ أَنَّمَا فَتَنَّٰهُ فَٱسْتَغْفَرَ رَبَّهُۥ وَخَرَّ رَاكِعًا وَأَنَابَ

[David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord[1325] and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allāh].

Translator's notes

[1325] For his errors, such as fear and suspicion of the two men at the outset, any mistake in judgement he might have made, concealed feelings of partiality, etc.

Quran 38:24 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:25

Sad · Ayah 25

فَغَفَرْنَا لَهُۥ ذَٰلِكَ وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ

So We forgave him that; and indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

Quran 38:25 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:26

Sad · Ayah 26

يَٰدَاوُۥدُ إِنَّا جَعَلْنَٰكَ خَلِيفَةً فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تَتَّبِعِ ٱلْهَوَىٰ فَيُضِلَّكَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَضِلُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ شَدِيدٌۢ بِمَا نَسُوا۟ يَوْمَ ٱلْحِسَابِ

[We said], "O David, indeed We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between the people in truth and do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of Allāh." Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allāh will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.

Quran 38:26 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:27

Sad · Ayah 27

وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا بَٰطِلًا ذَٰلِكَ ظَنُّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فَوَيْلٌ لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلنَّارِ

And We did not create the heaven and the earth and that between them aimlessly. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve, so woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire.

Quran 38:27 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:28

Sad · Ayah 28

أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ كَٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ كَٱلْفُجَّارِ

Or should We treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like corrupters in the land? Or should We treat those who fear Allāh like the wicked?

Quran 38:28 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:29

Sad · Ayah 29

كِتَٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَٰرَكٌ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ

[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.

Quran 38:29 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:30

Sad · Ayah 30

وَوَهَبْنَا لِدَاوُۥدَ سُلَيْمَٰنَ نِعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ

And to David We gave Solomon. An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allāh].

Quran 38:30 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:31

Sad · Ayah 31

إِذْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ ٱلصَّٰفِنَٰتُ ٱلْجِيَادُ

[Mention] when there were exhibited before him in the afternoon the poised [standing] racehorses.

Quran 38:31 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:32

Sad · Ayah 32

فَقَالَ إِنِّىٓ أَحْبَبْتُ حُبَّ ٱلْخَيْرِ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّى حَتَّىٰ تَوَارَتْ بِٱلْحِجَابِ

And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until it [i.e., the sun] disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."

Quran 38:32 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:33

Sad · Ayah 33

رُدُّوهَا عَلَىَّ فَطَفِقَ مَسْحًۢا بِٱلسُّوقِ وَٱلْأَعْنَاقِ

[He said], "Return them to me," and set about striking[1326] [their] legs and necks.

Translator's notes

[1326] With his sword as expiation. Some commentaries have also suggested the meaning of "stroking" with the hand.

Quran 38:33 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:34

Sad · Ayah 34

وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا سُلَيْمَٰنَ وَأَلْقَيْنَا عَلَىٰ كُرْسِيِّهِۦ جَسَدًا ثُمَّ أَنَابَ

And We certainly tried Solomon and placed on his throne a body;[1327] then he returned.[1328]

Translator's notes

[1327] Said to be a devil or a lifeless body (one without capability), but Allāh alone knows. [1328] To sovereignty and to Allāh in repentance.

Quran 38:34 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:35

Sad · Ayah 35

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَهَبْ لِى مُلْكًا لَّا يَنۢبَغِى لِأَحَدٍ مِّنۢ بَعْدِىٓ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْوَهَّابُ

He said, "My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower."

Quran 38:35 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:36

Sad · Ayah 36

فَسَخَّرْنَا لَهُ ٱلرِّيحَ تَجْرِى بِأَمْرِهِۦ رُخَآءً حَيْثُ أَصَابَ

So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,

Quran 38:36 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:37

Sad · Ayah 37

وَٱلشَّيَٰطِينَ كُلَّ بَنَّآءٍ وَغَوَّاصٍ

And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver

Quran 38:37 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:38

Sad · Ayah 38

وَءَاخَرِينَ مُقَرَّنِينَ فِى ٱلْأَصْفَادِ

And others bound together in irons.

Quran 38:38 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:39

Sad · Ayah 39

هَٰذَا عَطَآؤُنَا فَٱمْنُنْ أَوْ أَمْسِكْ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ

[We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."

Quran 38:39 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:40

Sad · Ayah 40

وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ

And indeed, for him is nearness to Us and a good place of return.

Quran 38:40 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:41

Sad · Ayah 41

وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَآ أَيُّوبَ إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ بِنُصْبٍ وَعَذَابٍ

And remember Our servant Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."

Quran 38:41 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:42

Sad · Ayah 42

ٱرْكُضْ بِرِجْلِكَ هَٰذَا مُغْتَسَلٌۢ بَارِدٌ وَشَرَابٌ

[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for a] cool bath and drink."

Quran 38:42 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:43

Sad · Ayah 43

وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُۥٓ أَهْلَهُۥ وَمِثْلَهُم مَّعَهُمْ رَحْمَةً مِّنَّا وَذِكْرَىٰ لِأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ

And We granted him his family and a like [number] with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for those of understanding.

Quran 38:43 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:44

Sad · Ayah 44

وَخُذْ بِيَدِكَ ضِغْثًا فَٱضْرِب بِّهِۦ وَلَا تَحْنَثْ إِنَّا وَجَدْنَٰهُ صَابِرًا نِّعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ

[We said], "And take in your hand a bunch [of grass] and strike with it and do not break your oath."[1329] Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant. Indeed, he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allāh].

Translator's notes

[1329] At a point during his illness, Job became angry with his wife and swore that if he recovered, he would punish her with one hundred lashes. According to Allāh's instruction, the oath was fulfilled by striking her once with one hundred blades of grass.

Quran 38:44 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:45

Sad · Ayah 45

وَٱذْكُرْ عِبَٰدَنَآ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَإِسْحَٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَيْدِى وَٱلْأَبْصَٰرِ

And remember Our servants, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision.

Quran 38:45 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:46

Sad · Ayah 46

إِنَّآ أَخْلَصْنَٰهُم بِخَالِصَةٍ ذِكْرَى ٱلدَّارِ

Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter].

Quran 38:46 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:47

Sad · Ayah 47

وَإِنَّهُمْ عِندَنَا لَمِنَ ٱلْمُصْطَفَيْنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ

And indeed they are, to Us, among the chosen and outstanding.

Quran 38:47 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:48

Sad · Ayah 48

وَٱذْكُرْ إِسْمَٰعِيلَ وَٱلْيَسَعَ وَذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ وَكُلٌّ مِّنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ

And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhul-Kifl, and all are among the outstanding.

Quran 38:48 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:49

Sad · Ayah 49

هَٰذَا ذِكْرٌ وَإِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ لَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ

This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of return -

Quran 38:49 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:50

Sad · Ayah 50

جَنَّٰتِ عَدْنٍ مُّفَتَّحَةً لَّهُمُ ٱلْأَبْوَٰبُ

Gardens of perpetual residence, whose doors will be opened to them.

Quran 38:50 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:51

Sad · Ayah 51

مُتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا يَدْعُونَ فِيهَا بِفَٰكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ وَشَرَابٍ

Reclining within them, they will call therein for abundant fruit and drink.

Quran 38:51 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:52

Sad · Ayah 52

وَعِندَهُمْ قَٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ

And with them will be women limiting [their] glances[1330] and of equal age.

Translator's notes

[1330] To their mates alone.

Quran 38:52 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:53

Sad · Ayah 53

هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِيَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ

This is what you, [the righteous], are promised for the Day of Account.

Quran 38:53 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:54

Sad · Ayah 54

إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُۥ مِن نَّفَادٍ

Indeed, this is Our provision; for it there is no depletion.

Quran 38:54 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:55

Sad · Ayah 55

هَٰذَا وَإِنَّ لِلطَّٰغِينَ لَشَرَّ مَـَٔابٍ

This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return -

Quran 38:55 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:56

Sad · Ayah 56

جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ

Hell, which they will [enter to] burn, and wretched is the resting place.

Quran 38:56 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:57

Sad · Ayah 57

هَٰذَا فَلْيَذُوقُوهُ حَمِيمٌ وَغَسَّاقٌ

This - so let them taste it - is scalding water and [foul] purulence.

Quran 38:57 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:58

Sad · Ayah 58

وَءَاخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجٌ

And other [punishments] of its type [in various] kinds.

Quran 38:58 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:59

Sad · Ayah 59

هَٰذَا فَوْجٌ مُّقْتَحِمٌ مَّعَكُمْ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِهِمْ إِنَّهُمْ صَالُوا۟ ٱلنَّارِ

[Its inhabitants will say], "This is a company bursting in with you. No welcome for them. Indeed, they will burn in the Fire."

Quran 38:59 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:60

Sad · Ayah 60

قَالُوا۟ بَلْ أَنتُمْ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِكُمْ أَنتُمْ قَدَّمْتُمُوهُ لَنَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْقَرَارُ

They will say, "Nor you! No welcome for you. You, [our leaders], brought this upon us, and wretched is the settlement."

Quran 38:60 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:61

Sad · Ayah 61

قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا مَن قَدَّمَ لَنَا هَٰذَا فَزِدْهُ عَذَابًا ضِعْفًا فِى ٱلنَّارِ

They will say, "Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us - increase for him double punishment in the Fire."

Quran 38:61 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:62

Sad · Ayah 62

وَقَالُوا۟ مَا لَنَا لَا نَرَىٰ رِجَالًا كُنَّا نَعُدُّهُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَشْرَارِ

And they will say, "Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the worst?[1331]

Translator's notes

[1331] They are referring to the believers.

Quran 38:62 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:63

Sad · Ayah 63

أَتَّخَذْنَٰهُمْ سِخْرِيًّا أَمْ زَاغَتْ عَنْهُمُ ٱلْأَبْصَٰرُ

Is it [because] we took them in ridicule, or has [our] vision turned away from them?"

Quran 38:63 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:64

Sad · Ayah 64

إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَحَقٌّ تَخَاصُمُ أَهْلِ ٱلنَّارِ

Indeed, that is truth [i.e., reality] - the quarreling of the people of the Fire.

Quran 38:64 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:65

Sad · Ayah 65

قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ مُنذِرٌ وَمَا مِنْ إِلَٰهٍ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ٱلْوَٰحِدُ ٱلْقَهَّارُ

Say, [O Muḥammad], "I am only a warner, and there is not any deity except Allāh, the One, the Prevailing,[1332]

Translator's notes

[1332] Refer to footnotes in 12:39.

Quran 38:65 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:66

Sad · Ayah 66

رَبُّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْغَفَّٰرُ

Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Exalted in Might,[1333] the Perpetual Forgiver."[1334]

Translator's notes

[1333] Honored for absolute power associated with wisdom and justice. [1334] Who continually conceals sins and faults.

Quran 38:66 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:67

Sad · Ayah 67

قُلْ هُوَ نَبَؤٌا۟ عَظِيمٌ

Say, "It is great news

Quran 38:67 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:68

Sad · Ayah 68

أَنتُمْ عَنْهُ مُعْرِضُونَ

From which you turn away.

Quran 38:68 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:69

Sad · Ayah 69

مَا كَانَ لِىَ مِنْ عِلْمٍۭ بِٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰٓ إِذْ يَخْتَصِمُونَ

I had no knowledge of the exalted assembly [of angels] when they were disputing [the creation of Adam].

Quran 38:69 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:70

Sad · Ayah 70

إِن يُوحَىٰٓ إِلَىَّ إِلَّآ أَنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ نَذِيرٌ مُّبِينٌ

It has not been revealed to me except that I am a clear warner."

Quran 38:70 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:71

Sad · Ayah 71

إِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ إِنِّى خَٰلِقٌۢ بَشَرًا مِّن طِينٍ

[So mention] when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I am going to create a human being from clay.

Quran 38:71 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:72

Sad · Ayah 72

فَإِذَا سَوَّيْتُهُۥ وَنَفَخْتُ فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِى فَقَعُوا۟ لَهُۥ سَٰجِدِينَ

So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul,[1335] then fall down to him in prostration."

Translator's notes

[1335] See footnote to 15:29.

Quran 38:72 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:73

Sad · Ayah 73

فَسَجَدَ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ كُلُّهُمْ أَجْمَعُونَ

So the angels prostrated - all of them entirely,

Quran 38:73 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:74

Sad · Ayah 74

إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ ٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ

Except Iblees;[1336] he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.

Translator's notes

[1336] See footnote to 2:34.

Quran 38:74 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:75

Sad · Ayah 75

قَالَ يَٰٓإِبْلِيسُ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَن تَسْجُدَ لِمَا خَلَقْتُ بِيَدَىَّ أَسْتَكْبَرْتَ أَمْ كُنتَ مِنَ ٱلْعَالِينَ

[Allāh] said, "O Iblees, what prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My hands?[1337] Were you arrogant [then], or were you [already] among the haughty?"

Translator's notes

[1337] See footnote to 2:19.

Quran 38:75 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:76

Sad · Ayah 76

قَالَ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ خَلَقْتَنِى مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن طِينٍ

He said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."

Quran 38:76 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:77

Sad · Ayah 77

قَالَ فَٱخْرُجْ مِنْهَا فَإِنَّكَ رَجِيمٌ

[Allāh] said, "Then get out of it [i.e., Paradise], for indeed, you are expelled.

Quran 38:77 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:78

Sad · Ayah 78

وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكَ لَعْنَتِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ

And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Recompense."

Quran 38:78 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:79

Sad · Ayah 79

قَالَ رَبِّ فَأَنظِرْنِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَ

He said, "My Lord, then reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected."

Quran 38:79 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:80

Sad · Ayah 80

قَالَ فَإِنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُنظَرِينَ

[Allāh] said, "So indeed, you are of those reprieved

Quran 38:80 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:81

Sad · Ayah 81

إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْوَقْتِ ٱلْمَعْلُومِ

Until the Day of the time well-known."

Quran 38:81 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:82

Sad · Ayah 82

قَالَ فَبِعِزَّتِكَ لَأُغْوِيَنَّهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ

[Iblees] said, "By Your might, I will surely mislead them all

Quran 38:82 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:83

Sad · Ayah 83

إِلَّا عِبَادَكَ مِنْهُمُ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ

Except, among them, Your chosen servants."

Quran 38:83 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:84

Sad · Ayah 84

قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ

[Allāh] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -

Quran 38:84 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:85

Sad · Ayah 85

لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنكَ وَمِمَّن تَبِعَكَ مِنْهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ

[That] I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them that follow you all together."

Quran 38:85 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:86

Sad · Ayah 86

قُلْ مَآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ مِنْ أَجْرٍ وَمَآ أَنَا۠ مِنَ ٱلْمُتَكَلِّفِينَ

Say, [O Muḥammad], "I do not ask you for it [i.e., the Qur’ān] any payment, and I am not of the pretentious.

Quran 38:86 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:87

Sad · Ayah 87

إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ

It is but a reminder to the worlds.

Quran 38:87 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

38:88

Sad · Ayah 88

وَلَتَعْلَمُنَّ نَبَأَهُۥ بَعْدَ حِينٍۭ

And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."

Quran 38:88 (Sad) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

Frequently asked questions

How many ayahs are in Surah Sad?

88 ayahs. Sad is chapter 38 and was revealed in Makkah.

Which juz is Surah Sad in?

Juz 23. Its first ayah is on page 453 of the Madinah mushaf.

What does the name Sad mean?

The name Sad means “The Letter "Saad"”.

Where do the Arabic text and the translation come from?

The Arabic is the Tanzil Uthmani text (version 1.1) and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2). Both are shown exactly as published, unchanged.

Text sources

  • Arabic text · Tanzil Project (tanzil.net), Uthmani text version 1.1, CC BY 3.0, copied without changes

  • Translation · English Translation - Noor International Center · QuranEnc.com v1.1.2

  • Juz & pages · Tanzil Quran Metadata 1.0 (Madinah mushaf, 604 pages), CC BY 3.0