English translation of the meaning Page No 379

Quran in English Language - Page no 379 379

Sura Al-Naml from 23 to 35


23. « I found a woman ruling over them: she has been given all things that could be possessed by any ruler of the earth, and she has a great throne.»
24. « I found her and her people worshipping the sun instead of Allâh, and Shaitân ( Satan ) has made their deeds fair- seeming to them, and has barred them from ( Allâh’s ) Way: so they have no guidance. »
25. [ As Shaitân ( Satan ) has barred them from Allâh’s Way ] so they do not worship ( prostrate themselves before ) Allâh, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what you conceal and what you reveal. [ Tafsir At- Tabarî ]
26. Allâh, Lâ ilâha illa Huwa ( none has the right to be worshipped but He ) , the Lord of the Supreme Throne!
27. [ Sulaimân ( Solomon ) ] said: « We shall see whether you speak the truth or you are ( one ) of the liars.»
28. « Go you with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them, then draw back from them, and see what ( answer ) they return. »
29. She said: « O chiefs! Verily! Here is delivered to me a noble letter,»
30. « Verily it is from Sulaimân ( Solomon ) , and verily, it ( reads ) : In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful:»
31. « Be you not exalted against me, but come to me as Muslims ( true believers who submit to Allâh with full submission ) .’ »
32. She said: « O chiefs! Advise me in ( this ) case of mine. I decide no case till you are present with me ( and give me your opinions ) . »
33. They said: « We have great strength, and great ability for war, but it is for you to command: so think over what you will command. »
34. She said: « Verily kings, when they enter a town ( country ) , they despoil it and make the most honourable amongst its people the lowest. And thus they do.»
35. « But verily! I am going to send him a present, and see with what ( answer ) the messengers return. »