Category: Sad

Sad [These letters (Sad etc.) are one of the miracles of the Quran and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Quran full of reminding.

Nay, those who disbelieve are in false pride and opposition.

How many generations have We destroyed before them? When their doom approached, they all cried out for mercy, but it was no longer the time to be saved.

And they (Arab pagans) wonder that a warner (Prophet Muhammad) has come to them from among themselves! And the disbelievers say: “This (Prophet Muhammad) is a magician, a liar.
Meaning:-
Pagan: a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

Does he claim that there is only One God in place of all other gods? Surely this is a strange thing.”

Their leaders go about saying: “Pay no heed, stand firm in the service of your gods; this slogan of One God is designed against you.

We have not heard such a thing from anyone of the people of latter days (Jews and Christians): it is nothing but a fabrication.

“Has the Reminder been sent down to him (alone) from among us?” Nay! but they are in doubt about My Reminder (this Quran)! Nay, but they have not tasted (My) punishment!

Do they have the treasures of the mercy of your Lord, the All-Mighty, the Munificent One.

Or do they have sovereignty over the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them? If so, let them ascend by any means to be in a position of dictating Allah according to their wishes.
Meaning:-
sovereignty : supreme power or authority.

Their faction is no more than an army who will be beaten right here.

Before them the people of Nuh, `Ad and Fir’on, the man of spikes, denied their messengers,

And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the wood. Those are the companies.
Meaning:-
wood: an area of land, smaller than a forest, that is covered with growing trees.

There was none of them but called the messengers liars, so just was My retribution.
Meaning:-
retribution: punishment, penalty,

These (today) only wait for a single mighty Blast [of the Horn], which (when it comes) will brook no delay.

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

O Prophet, have patience at what they say, and remember Our servant Dawood, the man of strength, who was frequent in turning to Allah for guidance.

We made the mountains join him in Our praises at evening and the sunrise.

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

We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and sound judgment in speech and decision.

Have you heard the story of the two litigants who made an entry into his private chamber through climbing over the wall?
Meaning:-
Litigants: a person engaged in a lawsuit.

When they entered in upon Dawood and he became terrified. They said: “Have no fear, we are two litigants, one of whom has wronged the other. Judge rightly between us and do not be unjust, and guide us to the Right Way.

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.”
Meaning:-
Ewe: a female sheep.

Dawood said: “He has certainly wronged you in seeking to add your ewe to his flock: in fact many partners (in business) are unjust to one another; except those who believe and do good deeds, and they are few indeed.” – While he said this, Dawood realized that We had tested him (Dawood had shown desire to one of his officers to divorce his wife so that he could marry her even though he already had 99 wives). So he sought forgiveness of his Lord and fell down on his knees and turned to Allah in repentance.

So We forgave him that, and verily, for him is a near access to Us, and a good place of (final) return (Paradise).

[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 Allah .” Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.
Meaning:-
Astray: into error, away from the correct path or direction

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.

Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right?

— This Book (Al-Qur’an) which We have sent down to you (O Muhammad) is highly blessed, so that they may ponder upon its verses and the men of understanding may learn a lesson from it.
Meaning:-
Ponder: think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

And to David (Dawud) We gave Solomon (Sulaiman). An excellent servant, indeed he was one repeatedly turning back [to Allah ].

Worthy of mention is the incident when, one evening, excellent-bred steeds to be used in Jihad, were presented before him;
Meaning:-
Steed: horse; especially : a spirited horse (as for war)

And he said: “Alas! I did love the good (these horses) instead of remembering my Lord (in my ‘Asr prayer)” till the time was over, and (the sun) had hidden in the veil (of night).

Then he said “Bring them (horses) back to me.” Then he began to pass his hand over their legs and their necks (till the end of the display).

Behold, We also put Sulaiman to test and placed a mere body (without life) on his throne, then he turned to Us in repentance,

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.”
Meaning:-
Bestow: an honor, right, an honor, to present as a gift.

We accepted his prayer and subjected to him the wind, which blew gently in whichever direction he wanted;

and the shaitans (Jinns) including all kind of builders, divers

and others fettered in chains.
Meaning:-
Fettere: one of a pair of rings connected to a chain,

[Saying of Allah to Sulaiman (Solomon)]: “This is Our gift, so spend you or withhold, no account will be asked.”

And verily, he enjoyed a near access to Us, and a good final return (Paradise).

And remember Our slave Ayub (Job), when he invoked his Lord (saying): “Verily! Shaitan (Satan) has touched me with distress (by losing my health) and torment (by losing my wealth)!

(Allah said to him): “Strike the ground with your foot: This is a spring of water to wash in, cool and a (refreshing) drink.”

And We gave him (back) his family, and along with them the like thereof, as a Mercy from Us, and a Reminder for those who understand.

“And take in your hand a bundle of thin grass and strike therewith (your wife), and break not your oath . Truly! We found him patient. How excellent (a) slave! Verily, he was ever oft-returning in repentance (to Us)!

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

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

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

And remember Isma’il (Ishmael), Al-Yasa’a (Elisha), and Dhul-Kifl (Isaiah), all are among the best.

This Qur’an is but a reminder. Surely the righteous shall return to an excellent resort.
Meaning:-
Righteous: (of a person or conduct) morally right or justifiable; virtuous, very good; excellent.

The Gardens of Eden, whose gates shall be wide open to receive them.

They shall recline there, calling for abundant fruit and delicious drinks;
Meaning:-
Reclining: lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported.
Abundant: available in large quantities; plentiful.

And beside them will be chaste females (virgins) restraining their glances only for their husbands, (and) of equal ages.
Meaning:-
Chaste: not having had sex, or only having a sexual relationship with the person you are married
Restrain: control, keep under control,

These are the things which you are being promised on the Day of Reckoning;
Meaning:-
Reckoning: judgment, Account.

(It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish;

This [is so]. But indeed, for the transgressors is an evil place of return (Fire) –

Hell! Where they will burn, and worst (indeed) is that place to rest!

This – so let them taste it – is scalding water and [foul] purulence.
Meaning:-
Scalding: very hot; burning.
Purulence: pus.

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

It will be said to the ringleaders; “Here are your troops being thrown headlong with you. They are not welcomed here; for they are going to burn in the hellfire.
Meaning:-
Ringleader: the leader of a group of people who are doing something harmful or illegal
Headlong: moving forward with your head first:

The followers shall say to their miss guided leaders: “But you! There is no welcome for you either! It was you who have brought us to this end. Such an evil abode.”
Meaning:-
Abode: a place of residence; a house or home.

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

Then they will say to one another: “But why do we not see those whom we deemed wicked
Meaning:-
Deem: to judge,
Wicked: morally wrong and bad

and whom we use to ridicule? Or have our eyesight failed to notice them?”
Meaning:-
Ridicule: make fun of them,

Surely, this is the very truth: the people in the hellfire will argue just like that.

O Prophet, tell them: “My mission is only as a Warner; there is no divinity except Allah, the One, the Irresistible,
Meaning:-
Divinity: Deity; godhood, a god or other divine being (Deity means: God; Supreme Being, like a god or goddess, Fake God)
Meaning:-
Irresistible: too powerful or convincing to be resisted.

the Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them, the Almighty, the Forgiver.”

Say: “That (this Quran) is a great news,

“From which you turn away!

“I had no knowledge of the chiefs (angels) on high when they were disputing and discussing (about the creation of Adam).

“Only this has been inspired to me, that I am a plain warner.”

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

So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration.”
Meaning:-
Prostrate: lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downward, especially in reverence or submission.

So the angels prostrated – all of them entirely.
Meaning:-
Prostrate: lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downward, especially in reverence or submission.

Except Iblees (Satan) ; he was arrogant and became among the disbelievers.

Allah said: “O Iblees (Satan) ! What prevented you from prostrating yourself to the one whom I have created with My own hands? Are you too arrogant, or do you think that you are one of the exalted ones?”
Meaning:-
Prostrate: lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downward, especially in reverence or submission.
Arrogant: a sense of superiority, self-importance, having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
Exalted: placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.

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

[ Allah ] said, “Then get out of Paradise, for indeed, you are expelled.
Meaning:-
Expel: to drive or force out or away;

And indeed, upon you is My curse until the Day of Judgment.”

(Iblis) said: “O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are raised.”
Meaning:-
Respite: a period of temporary delay, postpone

Allah said: “Well, you are given respite
Meaning:-
Respite: a period of temporary delay, postpone

till the Day of Appointed Time.”

[Iblis (Satan)] said: “By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all,

except your chosen sincere devotees among them.”
Meaning:-
Devotees: A strong believers in a particular religion or god:

[ Allah ] said, “The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say –

That I will fill Hell with you [Iblis (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together.”

Say, [O Muhammad], “I do not ask you for the Qur’an any payment, and I am not of the pretentious
Meaning:-
Pretentious: showy; overambitious, high-sounding, elaborate, extravagant, artificial,

“This ( Quran) is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds.

“And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while.