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Surah Fussilat 41:41

Clear in Exposition · Verse 41 of 54

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا بِالذِّكْرِ لَمَّا جَاءَهُمْ ۖ وَإِنَّهُ لَكِتَابٌ عَزِيزٌ

Abdul Mannan Omar

Those who disbelieve in the Reminder (- the Qur´ân) when it comes to them, while it is truly an invincible Book (they will meet the fate of the lost ones).

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

Those who reject the Message when it comes to them (are not hidden from Us). And indeed it is a Book of exalted power.

Ahmed Ali

Those who reject the Reminder when it has come to them (should know) that it is a Book inviolate.

12 more translations

Ali Unal

Those who disbelieve in this Reminder (the Qur’an) when it comes to them (are among those who will be thrown into the Fire). For it is surely a glorious, unconquerable Book.

Daryabadi

Verily those who disbelieve in the Admonition when it cometh Unto them are themselves to blame. Verily it is a Book mighty.

Faridul Haque

Indeed those who denied the Remembrance when it came to them - they are truly ruined; and indeed it is an honourable Book.

Maulana Muhammad Ali

Those who disbelieve in the Reminder when it comes to them, and surely it is an Invincible Book:

Maulvi Sher Ali

Those who disbelieve in the Reminder - the Qur'an - when it has come to them are the losers. And truly, it is a mighty Book,

Muhammad Asad

Verily, they who are bent on denying the truth of this reminder as soon as it comes to them - [they are the losers]: for, behold, it is a sublime divine writ:

Muhammad Musin Khan

Verily, those who disbelieved in the Reminder (i.e. the Qur'an) when it came to them (shall receive the punishment). And verily, it is an honourable respected Book (because it is Allah's Speech, and He has protected it from corruption, etc.). (See V.15:9]

Muhammad Pickthall

Lo! those who disbelieve in the Reminder when it cometh unto them (are guilty), for lo! it is an unassailable Scripture.

Muhammad Sarwar

The disbelievers (do not know) that the Quran which was sent to them is certainly a glorious Book.

Muhammed ali Shakir

Surely those who disbelieve in the reminder when it comes to them, and most surely it is a Mighty Book:

Rashad Khalifa

Those who have rejected the Quran's proof when it came to them, have also rejected an Honorable book.

Shabbir Ahmed

Think of those who fail to see the power in this Reminder when it comes to them. Certainly, it is a Tremendous Scripture.

Commentary 41:41Al-Dhikr الذِّكْر– The Reminder is one of the names given to the Holy Qur’ân. It is a reminder in the sense that it reminds us of the things that were…

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا بِالذِّكْرِ لَمَّا جَاءَهُمْ ۖ وَإِنَّهُ لَكِتَابٌ عَزِيزٌ

41:41Al-Dhikr الذِّكْر– The Reminder is one of the names given to the Holy Qur’ân. It is a reminder in the sense that it reminds us of the things that were rightly laid down in the former revealed Books, and it reminds us of the inborn inclinations and tendencies in human nature. It is a reminder because it presents, repeats and explains the Divine teachings in diversified ways. It is a reminder, for it confirms the truth that by acting upon the Divine teachings, a human being can attain nearness to Allâh and honour. The Holy Qur’ân is further described in this verse as an “invincible” Book because none of the principles and ideals discussed in it have been contradicted or refuted by other sources or modern science. In addition this expression implies that its teaching will counter all attacks and spread into the remotest corners of the world in spite of any hostile efforts to prevent its dissemination.