Category: Al-Haj

O mankind! Fear your Lord and be dutiful to Him! Verily, the earthquake of the Hour (of Judgement) is a terrible thing.

On the Day you see it, every nursing mother will abandon what she is nursing, and every pregnant woman will abort her pregnancy, and you will see the people [appearing] intoxicated while they are not intoxicated; but the punishment of Allah is severe.
Meaning:-
Nursing: (of a mother) breastfeeding a baby.
Abandon: give up completely, cease to support, to forsake completely.
Abort: to induce the abortion of or give birth to prematurely, to terminate the pregnancy of before term.
Intoxicated: drunk.

˹Still˺ there are some who dispute about Allah without knowledge, and follow every rebellious devil.
Meaning:-
Rebellious: refusing to obey rules,

It has been decreed for every devil that whoever turns to him – he will misguide him and will lead him to the punishment of the Blaze.
Meaning:-
Decreed: Fixed or established especially by order or command,
Blaze: a very large or fiercely burning fire.

O mankind! if you should be in doubt about the Resurrection, then [consider that] indeed, We created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot, and then from a lump of flesh, formed and unformed – that We may show you. And We settle in the wombs whom We will for a specified term, then We bring you out as a child, and then [We develop you] that you may reach your [time of] maturity. And among you is he who is taken in [early] death, and among you is he who is returned to the most decrepit [old] age so that he knows, after [once having] knowledge, nothing. And you see the earth barren, but when We send down upon it rain, it begins to stir ˹to life˺ and swell, producing every type of pleasant plant.
Meaning:-
Resurrection: the rising of the dead on Judgment Day
Womb:- the uterus, a place of origination and development.
Decrepit: weakened by old age
Barren: not producing or incapable of producing offspring

That is because Allah ˹alone˺ is the Truth, He ˹alone˺ gives life to the dead, and it is He ˹alone˺ Who has power over all things.

And verily the Hour will come: there can be no doubt about it, or about (the fact) that Allah will raise up all who are in the graves.

˹Still˺ there are some who dispute about Allah without knowledge, guidance, or an enlightening scripture [from Him],

twisting things around in order to lead others astray from the Path of Allah – for such persons there is disgrace in this life, and on the Day of Judgment we shall make them taste the punishment of burning fire,

˹They will be told,˺ “This is ˹the reward˺ for what your hands have done. And Allah is never unjust to ˹His˺ servants.”

There are some people who worship Allah standing on the verge of faith (half faith and half disbelief). When such a person is blessed with good fortune he is content; but if they are afflicted with a trial, he turns back on his face (i.e. reverts back to disbelief). He loses both this world and the Hereafter. That is ˹truly˺ the clearest loss.
Meaning:-
Verge: an edge or border.
Content: in a state of peaceful happiness.
Afflicted: to cause suffering, pain, illness, disaster, trouble greatly or grievously

Then instead of Allah, he starts calling those deities who can neither harm nor help him. That is what is the extreme error.
Meaning:-
Deities: Fake Gods, God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess.

They invoke those whose worship leads to harm, not benefit. What an evil master and what an evil friend he chooses for help!
Meaning:-
Invoke: to call on (a deity), as in prayer. {Deity: Fake God, God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess.}

As for those who believe and do good deeds, Allah will admit them to gardens beneath which the rivers flow. Surely Allah does what He wants.

Whoever thinks that Allah will not help His Prophet in this world and the Hereafter – let him extend a rope to the ceiling, then cut off [his breath], and let him see: will his effort remove that which enrages [him]?
Meaning:-
Enrage: to make extremely angry

Thus have We revealed this The Qur’an in clear verses; and verily Allah gives guidance to whom He wants.

Those who believe (in the Qur’an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians, Christians, Magians, and Polytheists,- Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah is witness of all things.

Do you not see that to Allah bow down ˹in submission˺ all those in the heavens and all those on the earth, as well as the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the trees, the animals (creatures), and ˹all˺ living beings, as well as many humans, while many are deserving of punishment. And whoever Allah disgraces, none can honour. Surely Allah does what He wills.

These are two opposing groups (the believers and disbelievers) that disagree about their Lord: as for the disbelievers, garments of Fire will be cut out for them and boiling water will be poured over their heads,

which will not only melt their skins but also the inner parts of their bellies,

In addition there will be maces of iron to lash (to punish) them.
Meaning:-
Maces: spiked metal head. A heavy medieval war club with a spiked.
lash: strike (someone) with a whip or stick, whip, flog, flagellate, beat

Every time they want to get out of Hellfire from anguish, they will be returned to it, and [it will be said], “Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire!”
Meaning:-
Anguish: severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

As for those who have faith and do good deeds, Allah will certainly admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow. They shall be decked with pearls and bracelets of gold, and their garments will be of silk.
Meaning:-
Deck: decorate or adorn brightly or festively.

This is because during their life on earth, they were guided to accept the pure words of Allah and they were shown the Way of the All-Praiseworthy.

Indeed, those who have disbelieved and avert [people] from the way of Allah and [from] al-Masjid al-Haram, to which We have assigned all mankind with equal rights whether they are natives or foreigners, and whoever intend to deviate from righteousness to wrongdoing in its vicinity, We will make him taste a painful punishment
Meaning:-
Avert: turn away or aside.
Deviate: going aside from a path, especially in a way that causes problems for others.

And [mention, O Muhammad], when We designated for Abraham the place of the House, [saying], “Do not associate anything with Me and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.
Meaning:-
Prostrate: lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downward, especially in reverence or submission.

And proclaim to mankind the Hajj (pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj).
Meaning:-
proclaim: to announce or declare, to declare publicly.

That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them and mention the name of Allah through the Days appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice). So eat from their meat and feed the desperately poor.

Then they should accomplish their needful acts of shaving or cutting their hair and taking a bath, fulfill their vows and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House.” (the Ka’bah at Makkah).
Meaning:-
Circumambulate: to walk or go about or around, to circle on foot especially ritualistically.

That [has been commanded], and whoever honors the rituals of Allah – it is best for him in the sight of his Lord. The ˹meat of˺ cattle has been made lawful for you, except what is recited to you. So avoid the uncleanliness of idols and avoid false statement,
Meaning:-
Rituals: a religious service or other ceremony which involves a series of actions performed in a fixed order.
Idols: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship, Fake Gods.

Being true in faith to Allah, associating none with Him ˹in worship˺. For whoever associates ˹others˺ with Allah is like someone who has fallen from the sky and is either snatched away by birds or swept by the wind to a remote place.
Meaning:-
Associates: partners, nearly equal status, to join as a companion.

Thus it is [what has been mentioned in the above said Verses (27, 28, 29, 30, 31) is an obligation that mankind owes to Allah]. And whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah, then it is truly from the piety of the heart.
Meaning:-
Piety: a strong belief in God or a religion, shown by your worship and behavior.

You may benefit (by using their milk) from the cattle dedicated for sacrifice, until the time of their slaughter, then their place of sacrifice is near the Ancient House (the Haram – sacred territory of Makkah city).
Meaning:-
Slaughter: butchering of cattle, sheep, etc.
Sacrifice: an act of slaughtering an animal, the offering of animal.

For every nation We prescribed a way of sacrifice so that they may mention the name of Allah over the cattle which He has given them for food, but the object is one and the same: to remember that your God is one God; so submit yourselves to Him as a Muslim, and O Prophet, give good news to the humble,

To those whose hearts when Allah is mentioned, are filled with fear, and the patient of whatever may befall them, and those who establish prayer and who spend (in charity) of that We have bestowed on them.
Meaning:-
Bestowed: an honor, right, an honor, to present as a gift.

We have made sacrificial camels ˹and cattle˺ among the symbols of Allah, in which there is ˹much˺ good for you. So mention the Name of Allah over them when they are lined up ˹for sacrifice˺. Once they have fallen ˹lifeless˺ on their sides, you may eat from their meat, and feed the needy—those who do not beg, and those who do. In this way We have subjected these ˹animals˺ to you so that you may be grateful.

It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him. Thus, He has subjected these animals to you so that you may glorify Allah for giving you guidance, and O Prophet, give good news to those who do good to others.
Meaning:-
Piety: a strong belief in God or a religion, shown by your worship and behavior.

Surely Allah will defend those who believe; surely Allah does not love any one who is unfaithful, ungrateful.

Permission ˹to fight back˺ is ˹hereby˺ granted to those being fought, for they have been wronged. And Allah is truly Most Capable of helping them ˹prevail˺.
Meaning:-
Prevail: Prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.

Those who have been expelled from their homes unjustly only because they said: “Our Lord is Allah.” – Had Allah not repelled ˹the aggression of˺ some people by means of others, destruction would have surely claimed monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which Allah’s Name is often mentioned. Allah will certainly help those who stand up for Him. Allah is truly All-Powerful, Almighty.
Meaning:-
Expel:force (someone) to leave a place.
Repelled: drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.
Aggression: a forceful action, often harmful, attack.
Monastery:a house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons,especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.
Synagogue:a Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction

These are the people who, if We establish them in the land, will establish regular prayer and give regular charity, enjoin justice and forbid evil; the final decision of all affairs is in the hands of Allah.

And if they deny you, [O Muhammad] – so, before them, did the people of Noah and ‘Aad and Thamud deny [their prophets],

And the people of Abraham and the people of Lot

as well as the residents of Madyan had denied their Prophets, likewise Musa (Moses) was also denied. Initially, I gave respite to all those unbelievers and then I seized them: see how (terrible) was my rejection (of them)!
Meaning:-
Respite: to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).

And how many a city did We destroy while it was committing wrong – so it is [now] fallen into ruin – and [how many] an abandoned well and [how many] a lofty palace.
Meaning:-
Ruin: to severely harm, damage, to destroy or spoil.
Abandoned: having been deserted or cast off.
Lofty: building or structure: very tall, of imposing height; towering.

Have they not travelled through the land, and have they hearts wherewith to understand and ears wherewith to hear? Verily, it is not the eyes that grow blind, but it is the hearts which are in the breasts that grow blind.

And they urge you ˹O Prophet˺ to hasten the punishment. But Allah will never fail in His promise. But a day with your Lord is indeed like a thousand years by your counting.

And for how many a city did I prolong enjoyment while it was committing wrong. Then I seized it, and to Me is the [final] destination.

Say (O Muhammad): “O mankind! I am (sent) to you only as a plain warner.”

Those who accept the true faith and do good deeds shall be forgiven and provided honorable provision;

But those who strive against Our verses, [seeking] to cause failure – those are the companions of Hellfire.

Whenever We sent a messenger or a prophet before you ˹O Muhammad˺ and he recited ˹Our revelations˺, Satan (devil) would influence ˹people’s understanding [some misunderstanding] of˺ his recitation. But ˹eventually˺ Allah would eliminate Satan’s (devil) influence. Then Allah would ˹firmly˺ establish His revelations. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
Meaning:-
Revelations: revealed by God to humans. (Quran)
Influence: control or manipulate something.
Recitation: a formal reading of verse.
Eliminate: to remove it completely.

All that so He may make Satan’s (devil) influence a trial for those ˹hypocrites˺ whose hearts are sick and those ˹disbelievers˺ whose hearts are hardened, and, surely, the wrongdoers are far gone in error, (from the Truth):
Meaning:-
Hypocrites: a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess.
Wrongdoers: especially a sinner, or transgressor, criminal, dishonestly; an offender.

And that those who have been given knowledge may know that it (this Quran) is the truth from your Lord, and that they may believe therein, and their hearts may submit to it with humility. And verily, Allah is the Guide of those who believe, to the Straight Path.

Yet the disbelievers will persist in doubt about this ˹Quran˺ until the Hour takes them by surprise, or there comes to them the punishment of the Day after which there will be no night (when every hope would turn into despair, and after which there will be no night to rest in).
Meaning:-
Persist: continue firmly, carry on, keep on, remain.
Despair: the complete loss or absence of hope.

On that Day the Kingdom will be that of Allah’s; He will judge between them; so those who have embraced the true faith and done good deeds shall enter the gardens of delight;

But those who disbelieve and deny Our revelations ˹Quran˺, it is they who will suffer a humiliating punishment (in Hell).
Meaning:-
Humiliating: to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself.

Those who leave their homes and belongings in the cause of Allah, and are then killed or died, surely, Allah will provide a good provision for them. And verily, it is Allah Who indeed is the Best of those who make provision.

He will certainly admit them into a place they will be pleased with. For Allah is truly All-Knowing, Most Forbearing.

That [is so]. And whoever responds [to injustice] with the equivalent of that with which he was harmed and then is tyrannized – Allah will certainly help them. Surely Allah is Ever-Pardoning, All-Forgiving.
Meaning:-
Tyrannized: to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively.

That is because Allah causes the night to merge into the day, and the day into the night. Indeed, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.

That is because Allah ˹alone˺ is the Truth and what they invoke besides Him is falsehood, and Allah ˹alone˺ is truly the Most High, All-Great.
Meaning:-
Invoke: to call on (a deity), as in prayer. {Deity: God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess, Fake God.}or or supplication.
Falsehood: a false statement; lie.

Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, then the earth becomes green? Surely Allah is Most Subtle, All-Aware.
Meaning:-
Subtle: having or marked by keen insight and ability to penetrate deeply and thoroughly.

To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Allah ˹alone˺ is truly the Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy.

Do you not see that Allah has subjected to you (mankind) whatever is in the earth as well as the ships ˹that˺ sail through the sea by His command? He keeps the sky from falling down on the earth except by His permission. Surely Allah is Ever Gracious and Most Merciful to humanity.

It is He, Who gave you life, and then will cause you to die, and will again give you life (on the Day of Resurrection). ˹But˺ surely humankind is ever ungrateful.

For every nation We have ordained religious ceremonies [e.g. slaughtering of the beast of cattle during the three days of stay at Mina (Makkah) during the Hajj (pilgrimage)] which they must follow; so let them (pagans) not dispute with you on the matter (i.e. to eat of the cattle which you slaughter, and not to eat of cattle which Allah kills by its natural death), but invite them to your Lord. Verily! You (O Muhammad) indeed are on the (true) straight guidance. (i.e. the true religion of Islamic Monotheism).
Meaning:-
Slaughter: the killing or butchering of cattle, sheep, etc., especially for food.
Pagans: is a person who worships many gods or who worships nature and the Earth, a follower of a polytheistic
Monotheism: the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

If they argue with you, say: “Allah knows best all that you do.”

Allah will judge between you on the Day of Resurrection concerning the matters in which you differ.
Meaning:-
Differ: disagree, to be unlike, To be of a different opinion; disagree.

Do you not know that Allah is aware of all that is in heaven and the earth? Certainly all of this is recorded in a Book and it is very easy for Allah to do so.

Yet they worship, besides Allah, things for which no authority has been sent down to them, and of which they have (really) no knowledge: for those that do wrong there is no helper.

When Our revelations (verses) are recited to them with all their clarity, you ˹O Prophet˺ can notice a denial on the faces of the disbelievers. They nearly attack with violence those who rehearse Our revelations (verses) to them. Say to them: “Shall I tell you something which is far worse than that? It is the fire of hell, which Allah has promised to those who reject the truth; What an evil destination!”
Meaning:-
Rehearse: to say, to recite aloud in a formal manner.

O mankind! Here is an example for your understanding, so listen to it carefully. Those deities whom you call besides Allah, cannot create a single fly, even if they all combined their forces, rather, if a fly snatches away anything from them they cannot even get it back; How powerless are those who invoke and those invoked!
Meaning:-
Deities: Fake God, God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess, rank of a god.
Invoke: to call on (a deity), as in prayer. {Deity: Fake God, God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess.}

They have not estimated Allah His Rightful Estimate; Verily, Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty.

Allah chooses His messengers from among the angels and from among the human beings, for surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.

He knows what is before them, and what is behind them. And to Allah return all matters (for decision).

O you who believe! Bow down, and prostrate yourselves, and worship your Lord and do good that you may be successful.
Meaning:-
Prostrate: lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downward, especially in reverence or submission.

Strive for ˹the cause of˺ Allah in the way He deserves, for ˹it is˺ He ˹Who˺ has chosen you, and laid upon you no hardship in the religion—the way of your forefather Abraham. ˹It is Allah˺ Who named you ‘Muslims ’ ˹in the˺ earlier ˹Scriptures˺ and in this ˹Quran˺, so that the Messenger may be a witness over you, and that you may be witnesses over humanity. So establish prayer, give regular Charity, and hold fast to Allah. He ˹alone˺ is your Guardian. What an excellent Guardian, and what an excellent Helper!