The bismillah opens this surah. It belongs to the surah, not to verse 1, and is shown unnumbered as a mushaf shows it.
الٓمٓر تِلْكَ ءَايَٰتُ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ وَٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ ٱلْحَقُّ وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)alif laam meem raa tilka aayaatu l-kitaabi walladhee unzila ilayka min rabbika l-haqqu walaakinna akthara n-naasi laa yu'minoon
DIN 31635ʾalif lām mīm rā tilka ʾāyātu l-kitābi wallaḏī ʾunzila ʾilayka min rabbika l-ḥaqqu walākinna ʾakṯara n-nāsi lā yuʾminūna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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Alif, Lam, Meem, Ra. These are the signs of the Scripture. What is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most people do not believe.
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
Alif. Lam. Mim. Ra. These are verses of the Scripture. That which is revealed unto thee from thy Lord is the Truth, but most of mankind believe not
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
A. L. M. R. Those are the signs of the Book, and that which is sent down to thee from thy Lord is the truth; but most people will not believe
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
ELIF. LAM. MIM. RA. These, the signs of the Book! And that which hath been sent down to thee from thy Lord is the very truth: But the greater part of men will not believe
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
AL. M. R. These are the signs of the book of the Koran: And that which hath been sent down unto thee from thy Lord, is the truth; but the greater part of men will not believe
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
Elif, lam, mim, ra.[1] Këto janë ajetet e Librit. Ajo që të është shpallur ty nga Zoti yt është e vërteta, por shumica e njerëzve nuk besojnë.
আলিফ-লাম-মীম-রা।(১) এগুলো কিতাবের (আল-কুরআনের) আয়াত। আর তোমার রবের পক্ষ থেকে তোমার ওপর যা কিছু নাযিল হয়েছে তা সত্য; কিন্তু অধিকাংশ মানুষই (তার ওপর) ঈমান আনে না।
Elif-lam-mim-ra. [1] Ovo su ajeti Knjige! A ono što ti se objavljuje od Gospodara tvoga istina je, ali većina ljudi ne vjeruje.
Elif-Lām-Mīm-Ra.[1] Ovo su ajeti Knjige! A ono što ti se objavljuje od Gospodara tvoga istina je, ali većina ljudi ne vjeruje.
Alif, Laam, Miim,[1] Raa. Ɗee ko aayeeje deftere nden; jippinaande nden e maaɗa immorde ka Joomi maa ko goonga; kono ko ɓuri ɗuuɗude e yimɓe ɓen ɓe ngooŋɗintaa.
ალიფ. ლამ. მიმ. რა [1] ეს [არის ის, რაც იკითხება] – წიგნის (ალლაჰის) აიათები. და ის, რაც შენ გარდმოგევლინა (ო, შუამავალო) შენი უფლისგან [ყურანი], არის ჭეშმარიტება, მაგრამ ადამიანთა უმეტესობას არ სწამს.
Alif-Lam-Mim-Ra. [1] Dies(e) sind die Zeichen des Buches. Und was zu dir von deinem Herrn hinabgesandt worden ist, ist die Wahrheit. Aber die meisten Menschen glauben nicht.
Α, Λ, Μ, Ρ [Άλιφ-Λαμ-Μείμ-Ρα’, τέσσερα ξεχωριστά αραβικά γράμματα που δεν συνθέτουν καμία λέξη, αλλά έχουν σημασία, καθώς δεν υπάρχει τίποτα στο Κορ’άν που δεν έχει σημασία. Μόνο ο Αλλάχ γνωρίζει τη σημασία τους. Μπορεί να είναι μια ένδειξη ότι το Κορ’άν αποτελείται από αραβικά γράμματα τα οποία ξέρουν και μιλούν οι Άραβες, και έτσι ο Αλλάχ τους προκάλεσε και προκαλεί οποιονδήποτε άλλον που αμφιβάλλει για το Κορ’άν, να παρουσιάσει οποιοδήποτε παρόμοιο βιβλίο]. Αυτά τα Εδάφια του Βιβλίου (του Κορ’άν) και αυτό που έχει σταλεί σε σένα (ω, Προφήτη) από τον Κύριό σου, είναι η αλήθεια, αλλά οι περισσότεροι άνθρωποι δεν πιστεύουν.
अलिफ़॰ लाम॰ मीम॰ रा॰। ये पूर्ण पुस्तक (क़ुरआन) की आयतें हैं। और जो कुछ (ऐ नबी!) आपपर, आपके पालनहार की ओर से उतारा गया है, सर्वथा सत्य है। परंतु अधिकतर लोग ईमान (विश्वास) नहीं लाते।
Ælif, Lǣ-ǣm, Mī-īm, Rā, ﴿الٓمٓر﴾ quelli sono i segni del Libro e di ciò che ti è stato fatto scendere dal tuo Dio, la Verità, ma la maggior parte degli uomini non crede.
1. Alif, Lam, Mym, Ra. [Šios raidės yra vienas iš Korano stebuklų, ir niekas kitas, tik Allahas (Vienintelis) žino jų reikšmę]. Tai yra Knygos (Korano) Eilutės ir tai, kas buvo apreikšta tau (Muchammedai ﷺ ) tavo Viešpaties yra tiesa, tačiau dauguma žmonių netiki.
Alif Laam Miim Raa tun keeyyattoota kitaabaati, Inni Gooftaa kee irraa gara keetti buufame dhugaadha. Garuu irra hedduun namaa hin amananu.[1]
Алиф. Лям. Мим. Ра. Это — аяты Писания. И то, что ниспослано тебе от твоего Господа, — истина, но большинство людей не веруют.
Елиф-лам-мим-ра.[1] Ово су речи Књиге! А оно што ти се објављује од твога Господара је истина, али већина људи не верује.
Alif Laam Miim Raa.[1] Hizi ni Ishara za Kitabu. Na yale uliyoteremshiwa kutoka kwa Mola wako Mlezi ni Haki. Lakini wengi wa watu hawaamini.
Alif Lām Mīm Rā.[1] Dessa är skriftens verser. Det som uppenbarats till dig från din Herre är sanningen, men de flesta människor vill inte tro.
Elif Lâm Mîm Râ.[1] İşte bunlar kitabın ayetleridir. Sana Rabbinden indirilen (bu Kur'an) haktır, fakat insanların çoğu iman etmezler.
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13:1 — the verse above
ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى رَفَعَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ بِغَيْرِ عَمَدٍ تَرَوْنَهَا ثُمَّ ٱسْتَوَىٰ عَلَى ٱلْعَرْشِ وَسَخَّرَ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ كُلٌّ يَجْرِى لِأَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى يُدَبِّرُ ٱلْأَمْرَ يُفَصِّلُ ٱلْـَٔايَٰتِ لَعَلَّكُم بِلِقَآءِ رَبِّكُمْ تُوقِنُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)allaahu lladhee rafa'a s-samaawaati bighayri 'amadin tarawnahaa thumma stawaa 'alaa l-'arshi wasakhkhara sh-shamsa wal-qamara kullun yajree li'ajalin musamman yudabbiru l-'amra yufassilu l-'aayaati la'allakum biliqaa'i rabbikum tooqinoon
DIN 31635allāhu llaḏī rafaʿa s-samāwāti biġayri ʿamadin tarawnahā ṯumma stawā ʿalā l-ʿarši wasaḫḫara š-šamsa wal-qamara kullun yaǧrī liʾaǧalin musamman yudabbiru l-ʾamra yufaṣṣilu l-ʾāyāti laʿallakum biliqāʾi rabbikum tūqinūna
God is He who raised the heavens without pillars that you can see, and then settled on the Throne. And He regulated the sun and the moon, each running for a specified period. He manages all affairs, and He explains the signs, that you may be certain of the meeting with your Lord.
Allah it is Who raised up the heavens without visible supports, then mounted the Throne, and compelled the sun and the moon to be of service, each runneth unto an appointed term; He ordereth the course; He detaileth the revelations, that haply ye may be certain of the meeting with your Lord
God it is who has raised the heavens without columns that ye can see; then He made for the throne, and subjected the sun and the moon; each one runs on to a stated and appointed time; He governs the affair, details the signs;- haply of the meeting with your Lord ye will be sure
It is God who hath reared the Heavens without pillars thou canst behold; then mounted his throne, and imposed laws on the sun and moon: each travelleth to its appointed goal. He ordereth all things. He maketh his signs clear, that ye may have firm faith in a meeting with your Lord
It is God who hath raised the heavens without visible pillars; and then ascended his throne, and compelled the sun and the moon to perform their services: Every of the heavenly bodies runneth an appointed course. He ordereth all things. He sheweth his signs distinctly, that ye may be assured ye must meet your Lord at the last day
وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى مَدَّ ٱلْأَرْضَ وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا رَوَٰسِىَ وَأَنْهَٰرًا وَمِن كُلِّ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ جَعَلَ فِيهَا زَوْجَيْنِ ٱثْنَيْنِ يُغْشِى ٱلَّيْلَ ٱلنَّهَارَ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَٰتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wahuwa lladhee madda l-'arda waja'ala feehaa rawaasiya wa'anhaaran wamin kulli th-thamaraati ja'ala feehaa zawjayni thnayni yughshee llayla n-nahaara inna fee dhaalika la'aayaatin liqawmin yatafakkaroon
DIN 31635wahuwa llaḏī madda l-ʾarḍa waǧaʿala fīhā rawāsiya waʾanhāran wamin kulli ṯ-ṯamarāti ǧaʿala fīhā zawǧayni ṯnayni yuġšī llayla n-nahāra ʾinna fī ḏālika laʾāyātin liqawmin yatafakkarūna
And it is He who spread the earth, and placed in it mountains and rivers. And He placed in it two kinds of every fruit. He causes the night to overlap the day. In that are signs for people who reflect.
And He it is Who spread out the earth and placed therein firm hills and flowing streams, and of all fruits He placed therein two spouses (male and female). He covereth the night with the day. Lo! herein verily are portents for people who take thought
And He it is who has stretched out the earth and placed therein firm mountains and rivers, and of every fruit has He placed therein two kinds. He makes the night cover the day;- verily, in that are signs unto a people who reflect
And He it is who hath outstretched the earth, and placed on it the firm mountains, and rivers: and of every fruit He hath placed on it two kinds: He causeth the night to enshroud the day. Verily in this are signs for those who reflect
It is He who hath stretched forth the earth, and placed therein stedfast mountains, and rivers; and hath ordained therein of every fruit two different kinds. He causeth the night to cover the day. Herein are certain signs unto people who consider
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المر تِلْكَ آيَاتُ الْكِتَابِ وَالَّذِي أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ الْحَقُّ وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
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