وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن قَبْلِكَ إِلَّا رِجَالًا نُّوحِىٓ إِلَيْهِمْ فَسْـَٔلُوٓا۟ أَهْلَ ٱلذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wamaa arsalnaa min qablika illaa rijaalan noohee ilayhim fas'aloo ahla dh-dhikri in kuntum laa ta'lamoon
DIN 31635wamā ʾarsalnā min qablika ʾillā riǧālan nūḥī ʾilayhim fasʾalū ʾahla ḏ-ḏikri ʾin kuntum lā taʿlamūna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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None have we sent before thee but men inspired ask of those who have Books of Monition, if ye know it not
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
We did not send before you except men whom We inspired. So ask the people of knowledge, if you do not know.
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 We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom We inspired - Ask the followers of the Remembrance if ye know 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
And we have not sent before thee any but men whom we inspire,- ask ye those who have the Reminder, if ye know not yourselves
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
We have not sent any before thee, as our apostles, other than men, unto whom We spake by revelation. Inquire therefore of those who have the custody of the scriptures, if ye know not this to be truth
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
Edhe para teje Ne kemi dërguar vetëm burra, të cilëve ua kemi dhënë shpalljen. Prandaj, pyetni ata që kanë njohuri, nëse ju nuk e dini!
আর (হে রাসূল!) আমি তোমার পূর্বে কেবল পুরুষদেরই রাসূল হিসেবে প্রেরণ করেছি, যাদের প্রতি আমি অহী পাঠাতাম।(৮) সুতরাং তোমরা যদি না জান জ্ঞানীদের জিজ্ঞাসা করো।(৯)
Mi smo i prije tebe samo ljude kao poslanike slali i objavljivali im – pitajte sljedbenike Knjige ako ne znate.
Mi smo i prije tebe samo ljude kao poslanike slali i objavljivali im – pitajte sljedbenike Knjige ako ne znate.
Min nulaani ado maaɗa si wanaa worɓe, min wahayina e maɓɓe. Lanndee yimɓe defte ɓeen si wonii on nganndaa.
და შენამდე (ო, მოციქულო) ჩვენ მივავლინეთ (წინათ არსებულ თემებს) მხოლოდ მამაკაცები (და არა ქალები ან ანგელოზები), რომლებსაც ვაძლევდით გამოცხადებას. ჰკითხეთ (ო, მრავალღმერთიანებო) შეგონების ადამიანებს [მათ, ვისაც აქვს ცოდნა თორადან და ინჯილიდან], თუ თქვენ თვითონ არ იცით (ამის შესახებ).
Und Wir haben vor dir (ja) nur Männer gesandt, denen Wir (Offenbarungen) eingegeben haben. So fragt die Leute der Ermahnung, wenn ihr (etwas) nicht wisst.
Πράγματι, δε στείλαμε πριν από σένα (ω, Μωχάμμαντ) παρά μόνο άνδρες (Αγγελιαφόρους), στους οποίους αποκαλύψαμε. (Αν εσείς, ω, άπιστοι, λέτε ότι ο Αλλάχ δε θα έστελνε έναν άνθρωπο ως Αγγελιαφόρο), ρωτήστε λοιπόν εκείνους των προηγούμενων Θείων Βιβλίων (της Τοράς και του Ιν-τζήλ -του πρωτότυπου Ευαγγελίου του Ιησού- αν οι Αγγελιαφόροι που έστειλε ο Αλλάχ πριν ήταν άνθρωποι ή Άγγελοι) αν δε γνωρίζετε!
और (ऐ नबी!) हमने आपसे पहले जो भी रसूल भेजे, वे सभी पुरुष थे, जिनकी ओर हम वह़्य (प्रकाशना) करते थे। अतः यदि तुम (स्वयं) नहीं जानते हो, तो ज्ञान वालों से पूछ लो।[16]
E non inviammo prima di te se non uomini ai quali ispiravamo – chiedetelo ai Sapienti, se voi non lo sapete –
43. Ir Mes nesiuntėme (Savo Pasiuntiniais) anksčiau tavęs (Muchammedai ﷺ ) jokių žmonių, tik tuos, kuriems Mes nusiuntėme apreiškimą (skelbti ir kviesti žmoniją patikėti Allaho Vienumą). Taigi klauskite (jūs, Mekkos pagonys) apie tuos, kurie žino Raštą [išsimokslinę Taurato (Toros) ir Indžylio (Evangelijos) žmonės], jei jūs nežinote.
Nuti si dura dhiirota wahyii gara isaaniitti goone malee (waan biraa) hin ergine. Yoo kan hin beekne taatan, abbootii beekumsaa gaafadhaa.
Мы не посылали до тебя никого, кроме мужчин, которым Мы внушали [откровение]. Спросите же обладателей Напоминания, если вы не знаете.
Ми смо и пре тебе само људе као посланике са објавом слали; ако за то не знате, питајте следбенике Књиге!
Nasi hatukuwatuma kabla yako isipokuwa watu wanaume tuliowapa ufunuo (wahyi). Basi waulizeni wenye ukumbusho kama nyinyi hamjui.
De som vi sände före dig var män till vilka vi gav vår uppenbarelse. Om ni själva saknar kunskap, fråga då de skriftkunniga.
Biz, senden önce de yalnızca kendilerine vahyettiğimiz bir takım erkekleri peygamber olarak gönderdik. Eğer bilmiyorsanız ilim ehline sorun.
آپ سے پہلے بھی ہم مَردوں کو ہی بھیجتے رہے، جن کی جانب وحی اتارا کرتے تھے پس اگر تم نہیں جانتے تو اہل علم سے دریافت کر لو.[1]
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وَٱلَّذِينَ هَاجَرُوا۟ فِى ٱللَّهِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا ظُلِمُوا۟ لَنُبَوِّئَنَّهُمْ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَلَأَجْرُ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ أَكْبَرُ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ يَعْلَمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)walladheena haajaroo fee llaahi min ba'di maa zulimoo lanubawwi'annahum fee d-dunyaa hasanatan wala'ajru l-'aakhirati akbaru law kaanoo ya'lamoon
DIN 31635wallaḏīna hāǧarū fī llāhi min baʿdi mā ẓulimū lanubawwiʾannahum fī d-dunyā ḥasanatan walaʾaǧru l-ʾāḫirati ʾakbaru law kānū yaʿlamūna
Those who emigrate for God's sake after being persecuted, We will settle them in a good place in this world; but the reward of the Hereafter is greater, if they only knew.
And those who became fugitives for the cause of Allah after they had been oppressed, We verily shall give them goodly lodging in the world, and surely the reward of the Hereafter is greater, if they but knew
But those who fled for God's sake, after they were wronged, we will surely establish them in this world with good things; but the hire of the future, life is greater, if ye did but know
And as to those who when oppressed have fled their country for the sake of God, we will surely provide them a goodly abode in this world, but greater the reward of the next life, did they but know it
As for those who have fled their country for the sake of God, after they had been unjustly persecuted; We will surely provide them an excellent habitation in this world, but the reward of the next life shall be greater; if they knew it
ٱلَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا۟ وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)alladheena sabaroo wa'alaa rabbihim yatawakkaloon
DIN 31635allaḏīna ṣabarū waʿalā rabbihim yatawakkalūna
The translators word this verse differently
Those who endure patiently, and in their Lord they put their trust.
Such as are steadfast and put their trust in Allah
Those who are patient, and upon their Lord rely
They who bear ills with patience and put their trust in the Lord
They who persevere patiently, and put their trust in their Lord, shall not fail of happiness in this life and in that which is to come
16:43 — the verse above
بِٱلْبَيِّنَٰتِ وَٱلزُّبُرِ وَأَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكَ ٱلذِّكْرَ لِتُبَيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ مَا نُزِّلَ إِلَيْهِمْ وَلَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)bil-bayyinaati waz-zuburi wa'anzalnaa ilayka dh-dhikra litubayyina lilnnaasi maa nuzzila ilayhim wala'allahum yatafakkaroon
DIN 31635bil-bayyināti waz-zuburi waʾanzalnā ʾilayka ḏ-ḏikra litubayyina lilnnāsi mā nuzzila ʾilayhim walaʿallahum yatafakkarūna
The translators word this verse differently
With the clarifications and the scriptures. And We revealed to you the Reminder, that you may clarify to the people what was revealed to them, and that they may reflect.
With clear proofs and writings; and We have revealed unto thee the Remembrance that thou mayst explain to mankind that which hath been revealed for them, and that haply they may reflect
with manifest signs and with scriptures; and we have sent down the Reminder to thee too, that thou mayest explain to men what has been sent down to them, and haply they may reflect
With proofs of their mission and Scriptures: and to thee have we sent down this Book of Monition that thou mayest make clear to men what hath been sent down to them, and that they may ponder it
We sent them with evident miracles, and written revelations; and We have sent down unto thee this Koran, that thou mayest declare unto mankind that which hath been sent down unto them, and that they may consider
أَفَأَمِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ مَكَرُوا۟ ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتِ أَن يَخْسِفَ ٱللَّهُ بِهِمُ ٱلْأَرْضَ أَوْ يَأْتِيَهُمُ ٱلْعَذَابُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)afa'amina lladheena makaroo s-sayyi'aati an yakhsifa llaahu bihimu l-'arda aw ya'tiyahumu l-'adhaabu min haythu laa yash'uroon
DIN 31635ʾafaʾamina llaḏīna makarū s-sayyiʾāti ʾan yaḫsifa llāhu bihimu l-ʾarḍa ʾaw yaʾtiyahumu l-ʿaḏābu min ḥayṯu lā yašʿurūna
Do those who scheme evils feel secure that God will not cause the earth to cave in with them, or that the punishment will not come upon them from where they do not perceive?
Are they who plan ill-deeds then secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that the doom will not come on them whence they know not
Are those who were so crafty in evil sure that God will not cleave open the earth with them, or bring them torment from whence they cannot perceive
What! Are they then who have plotted mischiefs, sure that God will not cause the earth to cleave under them? or that a chastisement will not come upon them whence they looked not for it
Are they who have plotted evil against their prophet secure, that God will not cause the earth to cleave under them, or that a punishment will not come upon them, from whence they do not expect
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا مِن قَبْلِكَ إِلَّا رِجَالًا نُّوحِي إِلَيْهِمْ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Simple) ·Simple, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
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