Sura Sad
38
Introduction of Surah
Sad is the 38th sura of the Qur’an, which refers to one of the Mysterious Letters of the Qur’an, and derives its name from the 1st verse. The sura belongs to the Meccan period and comprises 88 verses, 732 words, 3,067 letters, and 5 segments. It is the 38th sura in chronological order, revealed after Sura al-Qamar. This sura can be perceived as a continuation of the previous chapter since it mentions some of the prophets including Prophets Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon), Ayyub (Job [peace be upon them]), whilst omit-ting others. The sura provides the most extensive account of Prophets Dawud (David) and Sulayman (Solomon [peace be upon both of them]) in the Qur’an, in verses 17–40. The sura begins by denouncing the Quraysh for their disbelief in the Holy Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him). It does so by surveying some earlier communities who have denied the messengers sent to them. These include the people of Prophets Nuh (Noah [peace be upon him]), ‘Ad, the people of Pharaoh, the people of Thamud, the people of Prophet Lut (Lot [peace be upon him]), and the people of Prophet Shu‘ayb (peace be upon him), known as residents of the forest. This chapter narrates a lengthy account of Prophet Dawud (David [peace be upon him]), who was asked to give a judgement between two disputants. In doing so, Prophet Dawud (David [peace be upon him]) provides information from the life of Prophet Sulayman (Solomon [peace be upon him]) and refers to some of the trials of Prophet Ayyub (Job [peace be upon him]). Several other Prophets, including Prophets Ibrahim (Abraham), Ishaq (Isaac), Ya‘qub (Jacob), Isma‘il (Ishmael), al-Yasa‘ (Elisha), and Dhu al-Kifl (peace be upon them) are mentioned along with their moral traits and spiritual virtues. The sura, concludes by relating the story of the creation of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him), as well as God’s command to the angels to prostrate to Prophet Adam (peace be upon him). It details Iblis’s refusal to bow down to God’s new creation as a result of his jealousy and arrogance. The sura closes with a promise that the disbelievers will eventually know the truth of Qur’anic revelation.
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the All-Merciful
ﭽﭾﭿﮀﮁﮂﮃﮄﮅﮆﮇﮈﮉﮊﮋﮌﮍﮎﮏﮐﮑﮒﮓﮔﮕﮖ
38:22. When they entered the presence of Dawud (David), he felt nervous because of them. They said: ‘Have no fear. We are two litigants: One of us has wronged the other. So judge between us fairly; do not exceed the bounds of justice; and guide us towards the right path.’
إذ دخلوا على داوود ففزع منهم قالوا لا تخف خصمان بغى بعضنا على بعض فاحكم بيننا بالحق ولا تشطط واهدنا إلى سواء الصراط
(Sad, 38 : 22)
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38:24. He (Dawud) said: ‘He has been unjust to you in demanding your sheep in addition to his sheep. And indeed, many partners mistreat each other except those who believe and perform righteous deeds, and very few are they.’ Then Dawud (David) realised that We had tested him. So he asked for his Lord’s forgiveness, fell down in prostration and turned (to Him) in repentance.
قال لقد ظلمك بسؤال نعجتك إلى نعاجه وإن كثيرا من الخلطاء ليبغي بعضهم على بعض إلا الذين آمنوا وعملوا الصالحات وقليل ما هم وظن داوود أنما فتناه فاستغفر ربه وخر راكعا وأناب
(Sad, 38 : 24)
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38:26. O Dawud (David)! Indeed, We have made you a ruler in the land. So, judge between the people with justice. And do not follow (your) desire, for it will lead you astray from the path of Allah. Indeed, those who go astray from Allah’s way will suffer a severe punishment because they forgot the Day of Reckoning.
يا داوود إنا جعلناك خليفة في الأرض فاحكم بين الناس بالحق ولا تتبع الهوى فيضلك عن سبيل الله إن الذين يضلون عن سبيل الله لهم عذاب شديد بما نسوا يوم الحساب
(Sad, 38 : 26)
ﭑﭒﭓﭔﭕﭖﭗﭘﭙﭚﭛﭜﭝﭞﭟﭠﭡﭢﭣ
38:27. We did not create the heavens, the earth and whatever is between them in vain—as the assumption of the disbelievers. So there is, for the disbelievers, a great suffering of the Hellfire.
وما خلقنا السماء والأرض وما بينهما باطلا ذلك ظن الذين كفروا فويل للذين كفروا من النار
(Sad, 38 : 27)
ﭜﭝﭞﭟﭠﭡﭢﭣﭤﭥﭦﭧﭨﭩﭪﭫﭬﭭ
38:44. (And We told him:) ‘Take a small bunch of green kindling in your hand, strike (your wife) with it and do not break your oath.’ Indeed, We found him patient. What an excellent servant (he was)! Indeed, he was persistently repentant.
وخذ بيدك ضغثا فاضرب به ولا تحنث إنا وجدناه صابرا نعم العبد إنه أواب
(Sad, 38 : 44)
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