وَلَوْ شَآءَ رَبُّكَ لَـَٔامَنَ مَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ كُلُّهُمْ جَمِيعًا أَفَأَنتَ تُكْرِهُ ٱلنَّاسَ حَتَّىٰ يَكُونُوا۟ مُؤْمِنِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)walaw shaa'a rabbuka la'aamana man fee l-'ardi kulluhum jamee'an afa'anta tukrihu n-naasa hattaa yakoonoo mu'mineen
DIN 31635walaw šāʾa rabbuka laʾāmana man fī l-ʾarḍi kulluhum ǧamīʿan ʾafaʾanta tukrihu n-nāsa ḥattā yakūnū muʾminīna
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Had your Lord willed, everyone on earth would have believed. Will you compel people to become believers?
Talal Itani, ClearQuran ·ClearQuran, "God" edition, EPUB·Talal Itani / ClearQuran.com ·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International·retrieved 7 Sep 2026
Translation by Talal Itani, ClearQuran.com https://clearquran.com
And if thy Lord willed, all who are in the earth would have believed together. Wouldst thou (Muhammad) compel men until they are believers
Translation Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·Public domain — copyright term expired
Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran ·1930 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
But had thy Lord pleased, all who are in the earth would have believed altogether; as for thee, wilt thou force men to become believers
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an ·1880 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
But if thy Lord had pleased, verily all who are in the earth would have believed together. What! wilt thou compel men to become believers
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an ·1861 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
But if they Lord had pleased, verily all who are in the earth would have believed in general. Wilt thou therefore forcibly compel men to be true believers
Translation George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an ·1734 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Po të donte Zoti yt, do të besonin ata që janë në Tokë, që të gjithë. Vallë, a do t'i detyrosh njerëzit që të bëhen besimtarë?!
(হে রাসূল!) আর যদি তোমার রব চাইতেন, তবে জমিনের সকলেই ঈমান আনতো। (তিনি যেহেতু তা চাননি) তাহলে তুমি কি মানুষকে মু’মিন হওয়ার জন্যে বাধ্য করবে?
Da Gospodar tvoj hoće na Zemlji bi, baš svi, bili vjernici. Pa zašto onda ti da nagoniš ljude da budu vjernici?
Da Gospodar tvoj hoće na Zemlji bi, baš svi, bili vjernici. Pa zašto onda ti da nagoniš ljude da budu vjernici?
Sinno Joomi maa muuyuno, wonɓe ka leydi ɓen fof ngooŋɗinayno. E an a doolay yimɓe haa ɓe ngoona gooŋɗinɓe?
და რომ ენება შენს უფალს, ირწმუნებდა ყველა, ვინც ქვეყანაზეა, ერთიანად. ნუთუ შენ აიძულებ ხალხს, რომ გახდნენ მორწმუნენი?
Und wenn dein Herr wollte, würden ja alle auf der Erde zusammen glauben. Willst du etwa die Menschen dazu zwingen, Gläubige zu werden?
Αν ήθελε ο Κύριός σου, θα είχαν πιστέψει όσοι είναι στη γη, όλοι μαζί! Θα αναγκάσεις λοιπόν (ω, Προφήτη) τους ανθρώπους να γίνουν πιστοί; (Δεν μπορείς να το κάνεις, όσο και αν είσαι πρόθυμος να καθοδηγήσεις τους ανθρώπους, αφού μόνο ο Αλλάχ που καθοδηγεί όποιους θέλει).
और यदि आपका पालनहार चाहता, तो निश्चय धरती में रहने वाले सभी लोग ईमान ले आते। तो क्या आप लोगों को बाध्य करेंगे कि वे मोमिन बन जाएँॽ[28]
E se il tuo Dio avesse voluto, tutta la gente sulla terra avrebbe creduto. Puoi tu obbligare la gente ad essere credente?
99. Ir jei jūsų Viešpats panorėtų, tie, kurie žemėje, būtų patikėję visi kartu. Taigi, ar tu (Muchammedai ﷺ) tada priversi žmoniją tapti tikinčiaisiais?
Gooftaan kee odoo fedhee namni dachii keessa jiru hundi isaanii marti ni amana ture. Sila ati hanga isaan mu’uminoota ta’anitti namoota dirqisiiftaa? (lakki hindandeessu dirqamaan nama amansiisuu).
Если бы твой Господь пожелал, уверовали бы все, кто на земле, — все до единого. Неужели ты будешь принуждать людей, чтобы они стали верующими?
Када би твој Господар то хтео, на Земљи би, заиста, сви људи били верници. Па зашто онда ти да нагониш људе да буду верници?
Na angelitaka Mola wako Mlezi, wangeliamini walio katika ardhi wote kwa pamoja. Je, wewe utawalazimisha watu kwa nguvu mpaka wawe Waumini?
Om din Herre velat hade alla på jorden trott, alla utan undantag. Ska du då tvinga folk att bli troende?
Eğer Rabbin dileseydi, yeryüzünde bulunanların tümü iman ederdi. Öyleyken insanları iman etmeye sen mi zorlayacaksın?
اور اگر آپ کا رب چاہتا تو تمام روئے زمین کے لوگ سب کے سب ایمان لے آتے[1] ، تو کیا آپ لوگوں پر زبردستی کرسکتے ہیں یہاں تک کہ وه مومن ہی ہوجائیں.
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وَلَوْ جَآءَتْهُمْ كُلُّ ءَايَةٍ حَتَّىٰ يَرَوُا۟ ٱلْعَذَابَ ٱلْأَلِيمَ
Easy-read (simplified)walaw jaa'athum kullu aayatin hattaa yarawu l-'adhaaba l-'aleem
DIN 31635walaw ǧāʾathum kullu ʾāyatin ḥattā yarawu l-ʿaḏāba l-ʾalīma
Even if every sign comes to them-until they see the painful punishment.
Though every token come unto them, till they see the painful doom
even though there come to them every sign, until they see the grievous woe
Even though every kind of sign come unto them, till they behold the dolorous torment
although there come unto them every kind of miracle; until they see the grievous punishment prepared for them
فَلَوْلَا كَانَتْ قَرْيَةٌ ءَامَنَتْ فَنَفَعَهَآ إِيمَٰنُهَآ إِلَّا قَوْمَ يُونُسَ لَمَّآ ءَامَنُوا۟ كَشَفْنَا عَنْهُمْ عَذَابَ ٱلْخِزْىِ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَمَتَّعْنَٰهُمْ إِلَىٰ حِينٍ
Easy-read (simplified)falawlaa kaanat qaryatun aamanat fanafa'ahaa eemaanuhaa illaa qawma yoonusa lammaa aamanoo kashafnaa 'anhum 'adhaaba l-khizyi fee l-hayaati d-dunyaa wamatta'naahum ilaa heen
DIN 31635falawlā kānat qaryatun ʾāmanat fanafaʿahā ʾīmānuhā ʾillā qawma yūnusa lammā ʾāmanū kašafnā ʿanhum ʿaḏāba l-ḫizyi fī l-ḥayāti d-dunyā wamattaʿnāhum ʾilā ḥīnin
If only there was one town that believed and benefited by its belief. Except for the people of Jonah. When they believed, We removed from them the suffering of disgrace in the worldly life, and We gave them comfort for a while.
If only there had been a community (of all those that were destroyed of old) that believed and profited by its belief as did the folk of Jonah! When they believed We drew off from them the torment of disgrace in the life of the world and gave them comfort for a while
Were it not so, a city would have believed and its faith would have profited it. But (none did) except the people of Jonas; when they believed we removed from them the torment of disgrace in this world, and we gave them provision for a while
Were it otherwise, any city, had it believed, might have found its safety in its faith. But it was so, only with the people of JONAS. When they believed, we delivered them from the penalty of shame in this world, and provided for them for a time
And if it were not so, some city, among the many which have been destroyed, would have believed; and the faith of its inhabitants would have been of advantage unto them: But none of them believed, before the execution of their sentence, except the people of Jonas. When they believed, We delivered them from the punishment of shame in this world, and suffered them to enjoy their lives and possessions for a time
10:99 — the verse above
وَمَا كَانَ لِنَفْسٍ أَن تُؤْمِنَ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ وَيَجْعَلُ ٱلرِّجْسَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَعْقِلُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wamaa kaana linafsin an tu'mina illaa bi'idhni llaahi wayaj'alu r-rijsa 'alaa lladheena laa ya'qiloon
DIN 31635wamā kāna linafsin ʾan tuʾmina ʾillā biʾiḏni llāhi wayaǧʿalu r-riǧsa ʿalā llaḏīna lā yaʿqilūna
No soul can believe except by God's leave; and He lays disgrace upon those who refuse to understand.
It is not for any soul to believe save by the permission of Allah. He hath set uncleanness upon those who have no sense
It is not for any person to believe save by the permission of God; He puts horror on those who have no sense
No soul can believe but by the permission of God: and he shall lay his wrath on those who will not understand
No soul can believe, but by the permission of God: And He shall pour out his indignation on those who will not understand
قُلِ ٱنظُرُوا۟ مَاذَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا تُغْنِى ٱلْـَٔايَٰتُ وَٱلنُّذُرُ عَن قَوْمٍ لَّا يُؤْمِنُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)quli nzuroo maadhaa fee s-samaawaati wal-'ardi wamaa tughnee l-'aayaatu wan-nudhuru 'an qawmin laa yu'minoon
DIN 31635quli nẓurū māḏā fī s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi wamā tuġnī l-ʾāyātu wan-nuḏuru ʿan qawmin lā yuʾminūna
Say, "Look at what is in the heavens and the earth." But signs and warnings are of no avail for people who do not believe.
Say: Behold what is in the heavens and the earth! But revelations and warnings avail not folk who will not believe
Say, 'Behold what is in the heavens and in the earth! but signs and warners avail not a people who do not believe
SAY: Consider ye whatever is in the Heavens and on the Earth: but neither signs, nor warners, avail those who will not believe
Say, consider whatever is in heaven and on earth: But signs are of no avail, neither preachers, unto people who will not believe
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
وَلَوْ شَاءَ رَبُّكَ لَآمَنَ مَن فِي الْأَرْضِ كُلُّهُمْ جَمِيعًا أَفَأَنتَ تُكْرِهُ النَّاسَ حَتَّىٰ يَكُونُوا مُؤْمِنِينَ
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