بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

نٓ وَ الْقَلَمِ وَ مَا یَسْطُرُوْنَ(1) مَاۤ اَنْتَ بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ بِمَجْنُوْنٍ(2) وَ اِنَّ لَكَ لَاَجْرًا غَیْرَ مَمْنُوْنٍ(3) وَ اِنَّكَ لَعَلٰى خُلُقٍ عَظِیْمٍ(4) فَسَتُبْصِرُ وَ یُبْصِرُوْنَ(5) بِاَیِّكُمُ الْمَفْتُوْنُ(6) اِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ اَعْلَمُ بِمَنْ ضَلَّ عَنْ سَبِیْلِهٖ۪-وَ هُوَ اَعْلَمُ بِالْمُهْتَدِیْنَ(7) فَلَا تُطِعِ الْمُكَذِّبِیْنَ(8) وَدُّوْا لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَیُدْهِنُوْنَ(9) وَ لَا تُطِعْ كُلَّ حَلَّافٍ مَّهِیْنٍ(10) هَمَّازٍ مَّشَّآءٍۭ بِنَمِیْمٍ(11) مَّنَّاعٍ لِّلْخَیْرِ مُعْتَدٍ اَثِیْمٍ(12) عُتُلٍّۭ بَعْدَ ذٰلِكَ زَنِیْمٍ(13) اَنْ كَانَ ذَا مَالٍ وَّ بَنِیْنَﭤ(14) اِذَا تُتْلٰى عَلَیْهِ اٰیٰتُنَا قَالَ اَسَاطِیْرُ الْاَوَّلِیْنَ(15) سَنَسِمُهٗ عَلَى الْخُرْطُوْمِ(16) اِنَّا بَلَوْنٰهُمْ كَمَا بَلَوْنَاۤ اَصْحٰبَ الْجَنَّةِۚ-اِذْ اَقْسَمُوْا لَیَصْرِمُنَّهَا مُصْبِحِیْنَ(17) وَ لَا یَسْتَثْنُوْنَ(18) فَطَافَ عَلَیْهَا طَآىٕفٌ مِّنْ رَّبِّكَ وَ هُمْ نَآىٕمُوْنَ(19) فَاَصْبَحَتْ كَالصَّرِیْمِ(20) فَتَنَادَوْا مُصْبِحِیْنَ(21) اَنِ اغْدُوْا عَلٰى حَرْثِكُمْ اِنْ كُنْتُمْ صٰرِمِیْنَ(22) فَانْطَلَقُوْا وَ هُمْ یَتَخَافَتُوْنَ(23) اَنْ لَّا یَدْخُلَنَّهَا الْیَوْمَ عَلَیْكُمْ مِّسْكِیْنٌ(24) وَّ غَدَوْا عَلٰى حَرْدٍ قٰدِرِیْنَ(25) فَلَمَّا رَاَوْهَا قَالُوْۤا اِنَّا لَضَآلُّوْنَ(26) بَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُوْمُوْنَ(27) قَالَ اَوْسَطُهُمْ اَلَمْ اَقُلْ لَّكُمْ لَوْ لَا تُسَبِّحُوْنَ(28) قَالُوْا سُبْحٰنَ رَبِّنَاۤ اِنَّا كُنَّا ظٰلِمِیْنَ(29) فَاَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلٰى بَعْضٍ یَّتَلَاوَمُوْنَ(30) قَالُوْا یٰوَیْلَنَاۤ اِنَّا كُنَّا طٰغِیْنَ(31) عَسٰى رَبُّنَاۤ اَنْ یُّبْدِلَنَا خَیْرًا مِّنْهَاۤ اِنَّاۤ اِلٰى رَبِّنَا رٰغِبُوْنَ(32) كَذٰلِكَ الْعَذَابُؕ-وَ لَعَذَابُ الْاٰخِرَةِ اَكْبَرُۘ-لَوْ كَانُوْا یَعْلَمُوْنَ(33) اِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِیْنَ عِنْدَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنّٰتِ النَّعِیْمِ(34) اَفَنَجْعَلُ الْمُسْلِمِیْنَ كَالْمُجْرِمِیْنَﭤ(35) مَا لَكُمْٙ-كَیْفَ تَحْكُمُوْنَ(36) اَمْ لَكُمْ كِتٰبٌ فِیْهِ تَدْرُسُوْنَ(37) اِنَّ لَكُمْ فِیْهِ لَمَا تَخَیَّرُوْنَ(38) اَمْ لَكُمْ اَیْمَانٌ عَلَیْنَا بَالِغَةٌ اِلٰى یَوْمِ الْقِیٰمَةِۙ-اِنَّ لَكُمْ لَمَا تَحْكُمُوْنَ(39) سَلْهُمْ اَیُّهُمْ بِذٰلِكَ زَعِیْمٌ(40) اَمْ لَهُمْ شُرَكَآءُۚۛ-فَلْیَاْتُوْا بِشُرَكَآىٕهِمْ اِنْ كَانُوْا صٰدِقِیْنَ(41) یَوْمَ یُكْشَفُ عَنْ سَاقٍ وَّ یُدْعَوْنَ اِلَى السُّجُوْدِ فَلَا یَسْتَطِیْعُوْنَ(42) خَاشِعَةً اَبْصَارُهُمْ تَرْهَقُهُمْ ذِلَّةٌؕ-وَ قَدْ كَانُوْا یُدْعَوْنَ اِلَى السُّجُوْدِ وَ هُمْ سٰلِمُوْنَ(43) فَذَرْنِیْ وَ مَنْ یُّكَذِّبُ بِهٰذَا الْحَدِیْثِؕ-سَنَسْتَدْرِجُهُمْ مِّنْ حَیْثُ لَا یَعْلَمُوْنَ(44) وَ اُمْلِیْ لَهُمْؕ-اِنَّ كَیْدِیْ مَتِیْنٌ(45) اَمْ تَسْــٴَـلُهُمْ اَجْرًا فَهُمْ مِّنْ مَّغْرَمٍ مُّثْقَلُوْنَ(46) اَمْ عِنْدَهُمُ الْغَیْبُ فَهُمْ یَكْتُبُوْنَ(47) فَاصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَ لَا تَكُنْ كَصَاحِبِ الْحُوْتِۘ-اِذْ نَادٰى وَ هُوَ مَكْظُوْمٌﭤ(48) لَوْ لَاۤ اَنْ تَدٰرَكَهٗ نِعْمَةٌ مِّنْ رَّبِّهٖ لَنُبِذَ بِالْعَرَآءِ وَ هُوَ مَذْمُوْمٌ(49) فَاجْتَبٰىهُ رَبُّهٗ فَجَعَلَهٗ مِنَ الصّٰلِحِیْنَ(50) وَ اِنْ یَّكَادُ الَّذِیْنَ كَفَرُوْا لَیُزْلِقُوْنَكَ بِاَبْصَارِهِمْ لَمَّا سَمِعُوا الذِّكْرَ وَ یَقُوْلُوْنَ اِنَّهٗ لَمَجْنُوْنٌﭥ(51) وَ مَا هُوَ اِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعٰلَمِیْنَ(52)

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

1. Nun. [These letters (Nun, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur’an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the pen and what the (angels) write (in the Records of men). 2. You (O Muhammad ) are not, by the Grace of your Lord, a madman. 3. And verily, for you (O Muhammad ) will be an endless reward. 4. And verily, you (O Muhammad ) are on an exalted standard of character. 5. You will see, and they will see, 6. Which of you is afflicted with madness. 7. Verily, your Lord knows better, who (among men) has gone astray from His Path, and He knows better those who are guided. 8. So (O Muhammad ) obey not the deniers [(of Islamic Monotheism those who belie the Verses of Allah), the Oneness of Allah, and the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad ), etc.] 9. They wish that you should compromise (in religion out of courtesy) with them, so they (too) would compromise with you. 10. And obey not everyone who swears much, and is considered worthless, 11. A slanderer, going about with calumnies, 12. Hinderer of the good, transgressor, sinful, 13. Cruel, after all that base-born (of illegitimate birth), 14. (He was so) because he had wealth and children. 15. When Our Verses (of the Qur’an) are recited to him, he says: “Tales of the men of old!” 16. We shall brand him over the nose! 17. Verily, We have tried them as We tried the people of the garden, when they swore to pluck the fruits of the (garden) in the morning, 18. Without saying: Insha’ Allah (If Allah will). 19. Then there passed by on the (garden) something (fire) from your Lord at night and burnt it while they were asleep. 20. So the (garden) became black by the morning, like a pitch dark night (in complete ruins). 21. Then they called out one to another as soon as the morning broke, 22. Saying: “Go to your tilth in the morning, if you would pluck the fruits.” 23. So they departed, conversing in secret low tones (saying), 24. No Miskin (poor man) shall enter upon you into it today. 25. And they went in the morning with strong intention, thinking that they have power (to prevent the poor taking anything of the fruits therefrom). 26. But when they saw the (garden), they said: “Verily, we have gone astray,” 27. (Then they said): “Nay! Indeed we are deprived of (the fruits)!” 28. The best among them said: “Did I not tell you: why do you not say: Insha’ Allah (If Allah will).” 29. They said: “Glory to Our Lord! Verily, we have been Zalimun (wrong-doers, etc.).” 30. Then they turned, one against another, in blaming. 31. They said: “Woe to us! Verily, we were Taghun (transgressors and disobedient, etc.) 32. We hope that our Lord will give us in exchange a better (garden) than this. Truly, we turn to our Lord (wishing for good that He may forgive our sins, and reward us in the Hereafter).” 33. Such is the punishment (in this life), but truly, the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they but knew. 34. Verily, for the Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons – see V.2:2) are Gardens of delight (Paradise) with their Lord. 35. Shall We then treat the (submitting) Muslims like the Mujrimun (criminals, polytheists and disbelievers, etc.)? 36. What is the matter with you? How judge you? 37. Or have you a Book through which you learn. 38. That you shall have all that you choose? 39. Or you have oaths from Us, reaching to the Day of Resurrection that yours will be what you judge. 40. Ask them, which of them will stand surety for that! 41. Or have they “partners”? Then let them bring their “partners” if they are truthful! 42. (Remember) the Day when the Shin shall be laid bare (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) and they shall be called to prostrate (to Allah), but they (hypocrites) shall not be able to do so, 43. Their eyes will be cast down, ignominy will cover them; they used to be called to prostrate (offer prayers), while they were healthy and good (in the life of the world, but they did not). 44. Then leave Me Alone with such as belie this Qur’an. We shall punish them gradually from directions they perceive not. 45. And I will grant them a respite. Verily, My Plan is strong. 46. Or is it that you (O Muhammad ) ask them a wage, so that they are heavily burdened with debt? 47. Or that the Ghaib (unseen here in this Verse it means Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz) is in their hands, so that they can write it down? 48. So wait with patience for the Decision of your Lord, and be not like the Companion of the Fish, when he cried out (to Us) while he was in deep sorrow. (See the Qur’an, Verse 21:87). 49. Had not a Grace from his Lord reached him, he would indeed have been (left in the stomach of the fish, but We forgave him), so he was cast off on the naked shore, while he was to be blamed. 50. But his Lord chose him and made him of the righteous. 51. And verily, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes through hatredness when they hear the Reminder (the Qur’an), and they say: “Verily, he (Muhammad ) is a madman!” 52. But it is nothing else than a Reminder to all the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

Summary:

Surah Al-Qalam is the 68th chapter of the Quran, consisting of 52 verses. It addresses themes of prophecy, the moral and spiritual conduct of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the response of disbelievers to divine guidance. Verses 1-7: The Prophet’s Character and Disbelievers’ Mockery The Prophet’s Integrity: The Surah begins by swearing an oath by the pen, symbolizing knowledge and writing. It praises the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for his noble character and patience, despite the mockery and opposition from disbelievers. Response to Mockery: It describes how the disbelievers question and ridicule the Prophet’s message. They challenge the validity of his prophethood and the teachings of Islam, highlighting the adversity faced by the Prophet (PBUH). Verses 8-16: The Trial of Wealth and Self-Righteousness The Wealthy Disbelievers: The Surah narrates the story of a wealthy but unjust man who refused to help the poor and intended to keep his wealth for himself. His story serves as a warning against arrogance and disregard for the needs of others. Consequences of Injustice: It describes how the man’s wealth was eventually destroyed as a consequence of his greed and refusal to heed divine guidance. This serves as a lesson on the transient nature of material wealth and the importance of righteousness. Verses 17-33: The Story of the Owners of the Garden The Garden Owners: The Surah recounts the story of a group of men who owned a garden and decided to withhold its fruits from the poor. Their refusal to give charity led to the destruction of their garden, symbolizing the consequences of not fulfilling one’s obligations. Divine Retribution: The narrative illustrates the divine retribution that awaits those who act unjustly and ignore the rights of others. It underscores the importance of compassion and generosity. Verses 34-52: The Prophet’s Mission and Divine Assurance The Prophet’s Mission: The Surah reaffirms the Prophet’s mission and the truth of his message. It emphasizes the importance of patience and perseverance in the face of opposition. Divine Assurance: Allah assures the Prophet (PBUH) of ultimate victory and justice. The Surah concludes by addressing the Prophet’s detractors and reaffirming the certainty of divine retribution for those who reject the message.