37:1  By those (‘Angels’) who stand in ranks,

37:2  Then by those (‘Angels’) who drive (the clouds) robustly,

37:3  Then by those (‘Angels’) who recite the divine ‘Verses’ (of this ‘Qur’ān’),

37:4  Your Lord is absolutely One,

37:5  The Lord of the heaven and earth, and whatever is between them, and the Lord of the Eastern regions.

37:6  Indeed, We have embellished the lower heavens with planets,

37:7  Protecting it from every rebellious devil,

37:8  They cannot listen to the exalted assembly because they will be pelted from every side,

37:9  Driven away, and for them is an endless chastisement,

37:10  Except for the one who snatches away something by stealing, then there follows him a piercing flame.

37:11  Then ask them, (-those who deny the ‘Resurrection’ -), "Are they stronger in creation or those (others) whom We have created?" Indeed, We created them of a glutinous clay.

37:12  Nay, you wonder (at their disbelief) while they mock at (you and the ‘Qur’ān’).

37:13  When they are admonished, they pay no attention.

37:14  When they see a sign (of Allâh’s power & glory), they start talking about it in a scornfully derisive way.

37:15  And Saying: “This is nothing but an apparent sorcery (& devilry).

37:16  What, when we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we indeed be resurrected?

37:17  What, even our fathers in former times?”

37:18  Say (unto them): “Yea, and you will be completely demeaned.”

37:19  So it will be but one cry, then behold, they are contemplating.

37:20  They will say: “"Woe unto us! This is the ‘Day of Judgment’."

37:21  (It will be said unto them): “This is the decisive day which you used to deny."

37:22  (It will be said unto the ‘Angels’): “Gather those who used to show an arrogant attitude together with their companions (from the devils), and what they used to worship,

37:23  Besides Allâh, then lead them into the way to ‘Gehenna’.

37:24  Stop them! Indeed, they are to be questioned.

37:25  What is wrong with you? Why do you not help each other?”

37:26  Nay, on that day they will be totally submissive (and helpless).

37:27  They will approach one another, questioning one another,

37:28  Saying: “Indeed, you are the ones who used to come to us from the right side.”

37:29  They will say: “Nay, you are the ones who were not inclined to believe in Allâh.

37:30  We had no authority over you, but you were oppressive (or tyrannical) personalities.

37:31  Thus the Word of our Lord has been justified against us. Surely we are going to taste (the chastisement).

37:32  Apparently, we have seduced you away (from following the upright faith), only because we are seducers.”

37:33  So, that day they will all take part in the torment.

37:34  (37: 34) Verily, that is how We deal with the ungodly sinners.

37:35  In fact, when it was said unto them: "There is no god but Allâh," they acted imperiously.

37:36  And said: "Are we going to forsake our gods for the sake of a demented poet".

37:37  Nay! He has come with the truth and has authenticated (the divine message of) the ‘Messengers’ (who were sent before him).

37:38  Verily, you are going to taste the agonizing torment.

37:39  You will be chastised only for what you used to do (in the ‘worldly life’),

37:40  But the faithful servants of Allâh (will be saved).

37:41  Those will have determined sustenance.

37:42  All types fruits. They will be highly honored:

37:43  In the gardens of bliss.

37:44  On thrones, facing each other.

37:45  Glass of sparkling wine will be circulated around them,

37:46  Pure brilliant white, very palatable for those who like to drink.

37:47  It has no bad effect on them, neither will it make them drunk.

37:48  With them will be voluptuous maidens

37:49  As if they were hidden eggs (of the ostrich, sheltered by their feathers from dust).

37:50  They will approach one another, questioning one another.

37:51  A speaker of them will say: "Indeed, I had a companion (in the ‘worldly life’),

37:52  Who used to say: "Are you of those who believe (in the resurrection)?

37:53  When we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we actually be called to account (for every deed we committed)?

37:54  He will say: "Will you have a look?"

37:55  Thus, he looked down and saw him in the depth of ‘Gehenna’.

37:56  He will say: "By Allâh! You had almost led me into to perdition.

37:57  Had it not been for the benevolence of my Lord, I would definitely have been among those who brought up."

37:58  Is it then that we will not die,

37:59  Except for our first death, and that we shall not be chastised?"

37:60  This is absolutely the ultimate and supreme success .

37:61  For the like of this, then, let those who struggle pursue.

37:62  Is this a better hospitality or the tree of ‘Zaqqum’?

37:63  Indeed, We have made it an allurement for the iniquitous.

37:64  Verily, It is a tree that grows in the core of ‘Gehenna’.

37:65  Its emerging fruit are like the head of the of devils.

37:66  The ‘Companions of Hellfire’ will certainly eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

37:67  After eating from it, they will be given a mixture made of scalding water.

37:68  Then indeed, their return will be to the inferno.

37:69  They indeed found their fathers going astray,

37:70  And so they rushed to follow their creed.

37:71  Most of the ancients certainly went astray before them,

37:72  And indeed We sent among them warners.

37:73  Then see how (dreadful) was the outcome of those who were warned,

37:74  Except for the faithful servants of Allâh.

37:75  Indeed, ‘Noah’ prayed to Us (for help), and how excellent responders of Prayers We are!

37:76  We saved him and his family from the great distress,

37:77  Made his progeny the survivors,

37:78  And perpetuated his good legacy in later generations,

37:79  Peace be upon ‘Noah’ among (all men and jinn) in the worlds.

37:80  Indeed, this is how We do reward those who pursue righteousness.

37:81  Indeed, he was one of Our pious servants,

37:82  Then We drowned the others.

37:83  Indeed, among those who followed the (upright) creed of ‘Noah’ was ‘Abraham’.

37:84  He came to his Lord with Pure and Faultless heart.

37:85  He said unto his father and his people: “What is that you worship (& venerate)?

37:86  Is it a mendacity - gods beside Allâh- that you seek?

37:87  Then what is your speculation about the Lord of the worlds.

37:88  Then he took a glance at the stars,

37:89  And said: “I am sick (with plague).”

37:90  Thus they turned away from him, departing (for fear of getting infected).

37:91  Then he turned unto their gods and said: “What! Do you not eat?

37:92  What is wrong with you that you speak not?”

37:93  Then he turned furtively unto them, smiting them with the right hand.

37:94  Then they came toward him, hastening.

37:95  He said: “Do you worship (& venerate) that which you sculpt

37:96  Whilst Allâh has created you and what we make?”

37:97  They said: “Build for him a building (i.e. pyre), then cast him into the inferno.”

37:98  Apparently, They wanted to outwit him, but We brought them low.

37:99  He said: "Indeed, I am going unto my Lord. He will guide me (into all the truth).

37:100  My Lord, vouchsafe me one of the righteous."

37:101  Thus, We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.

37:102  But when (his son) became old enough to toil with him, (‘Abraham’) said: "O’ my son, indeed I see in a dream that I must scarify you. What do you think of this?" He said: "O’ my father, do what you are commanded to do. You will find me, if Allâh wills, one of the steadfast."

37:103  Then, when they had both surrendered, and he had flung him down upon his forehead,

37:104  We called out to him (saying): “O’ ‘Abraham’,

37:105  You have indeed fulfilled the vision of truth.” Nevertheless, We do reward those who attain perfection in Faith.

37:106  This was certainly the real ordeal.

37:107  Thus, We ransomed his son with a great sacrifice.

37:108  We perpetuated his good legacy in later generations.

37:109  Peace be upon ‘Abraham’.

37:110  This is how We do reward those who attain perfection in righteousness /or in Faith .

37:111  Indeed, he was of Our Pious servants.

37:112  We gave him the glad tidings of ‘Isaac’, one of the righteous ‘Prophets’.

37:113  We blessed him and ‘Isaac’. Some of their offspring were righteous and others were obviously wrongful towards their own selves.

37:114  Indeed, We conferred a favor on ‘Moses’ and ‘Aaron’.

37:115  We saved them and their people from the great ordeal,

37:116  And helped them. Thus, they were victorious. .

37:117  We gave them both the Explicative Scripture,

37:118  Guided them both to the right path,

37:119  And perpetuated their good legacy in later generations.

37:120  Peace be upon ‘Moses’ and ‘Aaron’.

37:121  Indeed, this is how We do reward those who attain perfection in righteousness /or in Faith

37:122  Indeed, they were both of Our pious servants .

37:123  Indeed, ‘Elias’ was one of the ‘Messengers’ of Allâh.

37:124  He said unto his people: “Will you not act piously?

37:125  What! Do you implore and pray to ‘Baal’ and forsake the Best of the creators,

37:126  Allâh, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"

37:127  They denied him. Thus, they will be brought forth (to the doom)

37:128  Except for the faithful servants of Allâh.

37:129  We perpetuated his good legacy in the later generations.

37:130  Peace be upon ‘Elias’.

37:131  Indeed, this is how We do reward those who attain perfection in Faith

37:132  Indeed, he was of Our pious servants.

37:133  Indeed, ‘Lot’ was of the ‘Messengers’ of Allâh.

37:134  We saved him and all his family,

37:135  Except for an old woman, (-his wife-), who was among those who stayed behind.

37:136  Then destroyed completely the others.

37:137  Indeed, you pass by them in the morning,

37:138  And at night. Do you not then have self- awareness that allows you to understand?

37:139  Indeed, ‘Jonah’ was of the ‘Messengers’ of Allâh.

37:140  He ran away and (embarked) on a ship heavily laden.

37:141  Then he drew lots, and he was among the losers.

37:142  Then a great fish swallowed him as he was culpable.

37:143  Had he not been of those who celebrate the praise (of Allâh) and declare His glory,

37:144  He would have remained in its belly until the day when they are raised.

37:145  Thus, We cast him into the open shore while he was seriously injured.

37:146  We caused a pumpkin tree to grow above him.

37:147  We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or more.

37:148  they believed and so We gave them comforts for a while.

37:149  So do ask them, (O’ Muhammad): “Does your Lord have daughters whereas they have sons?

37:150  Or did We create the ‘Angels’ females while they were witnesses?”

37:151  Emphatically, it is out of their mendacity that they say:

37:152  “Allâh has begotten.” They are absolutely lairs.

37:153  Has He chosen daughters over sons?

37:154  What is wrong with you? How do you judge (things)?

37:155  Will you not then tale a heed?

37:156  Or do you have a clear authority?

37:157  Thus, bring your book if you are truthful.

37:158  They even invented consanguinity between Him and the Jinn. In fact, The Jinn know well that they will be brought up (for retribution).

37:159  Glory be to Allâh from what they describe!

37:160  Except for the faithful servants of Allâh.

37:161  Indeed, you and whatever you worship

37:162  Cannot tempt any one away (from the upright faith)

37:163  Except for the ones who are predestined to burn in the inferno.

37:164  The ‘Angels’ said: “There is not one of us but has an appointed place.

37:165  Indeed, We do stand in ranks (for prayer)

37:166  And We do indeed hymn His praise.”

37:167  Indeed, they used to say:

37:168  “If only we had had a Reminder like that of the people of old,

37:169  We would have been the faithful servants of Allâh.”

37:170  But, (when the 'Qur’ān' has come to them), they disbelieve in it. They will soon come to know (the consequences of their disbelief).

37:171  Our word has already foregone for Our servants, the ‘Messengers’,

37:172  That they would certainly be helped,

37:173  And that our soldiers would certainly be the victors.

37:174  Thus, turn away from them, (O’ ‘Muhammad’), for a little while,

37:175  And watch (what will befall) them, for they are going to see.

37:176  What! Do they seek to hasten Our divine retribution?

37:177  But when it descends in their courtyard, then pernicious is the morning of those who are heedless of Our warnings.

37:178  Turn away from them, (O’ Muhammad), for a little while,

37:179  And watch (what will befall) them, for they are going to see.

37:180  Glory be to your Lord, the Lord of Honor and Power, above what they describe!

37:181  Peace shall be upon the ‘Messengers’ of Allâh.

37:182  All the praises and gratitude belong to Allâh, Lord of all the worlds.