وَقُل لِّعِبَادِى يَقُولُوا۟ ٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ إِنَّ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنَ يَنزَغُ بَيْنَهُمْ إِنَّ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنَ كَانَ لِلْإِنسَٰنِ عَدُوًّا مُّبِينًا
Easy-read (simplified)waqul li'ibaadee yaqooloo llatee hiya ahsanu inna sh-shaytaana yanzaghu baynahum inna sh-shaytaana kaana lil'insaani 'aduwwan mubeenaa
DIN 31635waqul liʿibādī yaqūlū llatī hiya ʾaḥsanu ʾinna š-šayṭāna yanzaġu baynahum ʾinna š-šayṭāna kāna lilʾinsāni ʿaduwwan mubīnan
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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Tell My servants to say what is best. Satan sows discord among them. Satan is to man an open enemy.
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
Tell My bondmen to speak that which is kindlier. Lo! the devil soweth discord among them. Lo! the devil is for man an open foe
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 say to my servants that they speak in a kind way; verily, Satan makes ill-will between them; verily, Satan was ever unto man an open foe
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
Enjoin my servants to speak in kindly sort: Verily Satan would stir up strifes among them, for Satan is man's avowed foe
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
Speak unto my servants, that they speak mildly unto the unbelievers, lest ye exasperate them, for Satan soweth discord among them, and Satan is a declared enemy unto man
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
Thuaju robërve të Mi që të thonë atë që është më e mira, sepse shejtani mbjell përçarje mes tyre! Në të vërtetë, shejtani është armik i hapur i njeriut.
আর (হে রাসূল! তুমি) আমার (ঈমানদার ) বান্দাদেরকে বলো, তারা যেন এমন কথা বলে, যা উত্তম। নিশ্চয় শয়তান তাদের মধ্যে বিভেদ সৃষ্টি করে। নিশ্চয় শয়তান মানুষের স্পষ্ট শত্রু।
Reci robovima Mojim da govore samo lijepe riječi jer bi šejtan mogao posijati neprijateljstvo među njima, šejtan je, doista, čovjekov otvoreni neprijatelj.
Reci robovima Mojim da govore samo lijepe riječi jer bi vrag mogao posijati neprijateljstvo među njima, vrag je, doista, čovjekov otvoreni neprijatelj.
Maakan jiyaaɓe aan ɓe: "Yoo ɓe lay ko ɓuri moƴƴude, pellet, Seytaane o bonnat hakkunde maɓɓe, pellet, Seytaane wonanii neɗɗaŋke gaño laaɓtuɗo".
და უთხარი ჩემს მსახურებს [მორწმუნეებს], თქვან ის, რაც კარგია [კარგი სიტყვა]. ჭეშმარიტად, ეშმაკი განხეთქილებას თესავს მათ [ადამიანებს] შორის და ჭეშმარიტად, ეშმაკი ადამიანის აშკარა მტერია!
Und sag zu Meinen Dienern, sie sollen das, was am besten ist, sagen. Wahrlich, der Satan stachelt zwischen ihnen (zu Zwietracht) auf. Der Satan ist ja dem Menschen ein deutlicher Feind.
Πες (ω, Προφήτη) στους δούλους Μου να λένε τα ομορφότερα (λόγια). Στ’ αλήθεια, ο Σατανάς προκαλεί διχόνοια ανάμεσά τους (αν δεν το κάνουν). Πράγματι, ο Σατανάς είναι για τον άνθρωπο ένας προφανής εχθρός.
और आप मेरे बंदों से कह दें कि वह बात कहें जो सबसे उत्तम हो। निःसंदेह शैतान उनके बीच बिगाड़ पैदा करता[31] है। निःसंदेह शैतान इनसान का खुला दुश्मन है।
E di’ ai Miei servi di usare il meglio delle parole gentili. In verità, Satana mette tra di loro la discordia: in verità Satana è un chiaro nemico dell’uomo.
53. Ir sakyk Mano vergams (t. y. tikriems tikintiesiems islamo monoteizmą), kad jie turėtų sakyti (tik) tuos žodžius, kurie yra geriausi. (Nes) Šaitan (Šėtonas), iš tiesų, sėja tarp jų prieštaravimo ir nesantaikos būseną. Iš tiesų, Šaitan (Šėtonas) žmogui yra aiškus priešas.
Gabroota kiyyaan jedhi “isittii (jecha) gaggaarii dubbadhaa. sheyxaanni gidduu isaanii balleessa. sheyxaanni ilma namaatiif diina ifa bahaadha”. [8]
Скажи Моим рабам: пусть они говорят то, что лучше. Воистину, шайтан вносит между ними раздор. Воистину, шайтан для человека — явный враг.
И реци Мојим слугама да говоре само лепе речи: јер би Сотона могао посејати непријатељство међу њима, Сотона је, заиста, човеков отворени непријатељ.
Waambie waja wangu waseme maneno mazuri, kwa maana hakika Shetani huchochea ugomvi baina yao. Hakika Shetani ni adui aliye dhahiri kwa mwanadamu.
Säg till mina tjänare att de ska tala vänligt [till varandra]. Satan gör allt för att så osämja mellan dem; han är för människan en klar och uppenbar fiende.
Kullarıma de ki: En güzel olanı söylesinler. Çünkü şeytan aralarına ayrılık sokar. Gerçekten şeytan insanın apaçık bir düşmanıdır.
اور میرے بندوں سے کہہ دیجیئے کہ وه بہت ہی اچھی بات منھ سے نکالا کریں[1] کیونکہ شیطان آپس میں فساد ڈلواتا ہے[2]۔ بےشک شیطان انسان کا کھلا دشمن ہے.
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أَوْ خَلْقًا مِّمَّا يَكْبُرُ فِى صُدُورِكُمْ فَسَيَقُولُونَ مَن يُعِيدُنَا قُلِ ٱلَّذِى فَطَرَكُمْ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ فَسَيُنْغِضُونَ إِلَيْكَ رُءُوسَهُمْ وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هُوَ قُلْ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَكُونَ قَرِيبًا
Easy-read (simplified)aw khalqan mimmaa yakburu fee sudoorikum fasayaqooloona man yu'eedunaa quli lladhee fatarakum awwala marratin fasayunghidoona ilayka ru'oosahum wayaqooloona mataa huwa qul 'asaa an yakoona qareebaa
DIN 31635ʾaw ḫalqan mimmā yakburu fī ṣudūrikum fasayaqūlūna man yuʿīdunā quli llaḏī faṭarakum ʾawwala marratin fasayunġiḍūna ʾilayka ruʾūsahum wayaqūlūna matā huwa qul ʿasā ʾan yakūna qarīban
Or some substance, which, in your minds, is even harder." Then they will say, "Who will restore us?" Say, "The One who originated you the first time." Then they will nod their heads at you, and say, "When will it be?" Say, "Perhaps it will be soon."
Or some created thing that is yet greater in your thoughts! Then they will say: Who shall bring us back (to life). Say: He Who created you at the first. Then will they shake their heads at thee, and say: When will it be? Say: It will perhaps be soon
or a creature, the greatest your breasts can conceive -!' Then they shall say, 'Who is to restore us?' Say, 'He who originated you at first;' and they will wag their heads and say, 'When will that be?' Say, 'It may, perhaps, be nigh
or any other creature, to your seeming, yet harder to be raised." But they will say, "Who shall bring us back?" SAY: "He who created you at first." And they will wag their heads at thee, and say, "When shall this be?" SAY: "Haply it is nigh
or some creature more improbable in your opinions to be raised to life. But they will say, who shall restore us to life? Answer, He who created you the first time: And they will wag their heads at thee, saying, when shall this be? Answer, peradventure it is nigh
يَوْمَ يَدْعُوكُمْ فَتَسْتَجِيبُونَ بِحَمْدِهِۦ وَتَظُنُّونَ إِن لَّبِثْتُمْ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا
Easy-read (simplified)yawma yad'ookum fatastajeeboona bihamdihi watazunnoona in labithtum illaa qaleelaa
DIN 31635yawma yadʿūkum fatastaǧībūna biḥamdihi wataẓunnūna ʾin labiṯtum ʾillā qalīlan
On the Day when He calls you, you will respond with His praise, and you will realize that you stayed only a little.
A day when He will call you and ye will answer with His praise, and ye will think that ye have tarried but a little while
The day when He shall call on you and ye shall answer with praise to Him, and they will think that they have tarried but a little
On that day shall God call you forth, and ye shall answer by praising Him; and ye shall seem to have tarried but a little while
On that day shall God call you forth from your sepulchres, and ye shall obey, with celebration of his praise; and ye shall think that ye tarried but a little while
17:53 — the verse above
رَّبُّكُمْ أَعْلَمُ بِكُمْ إِن يَشَأْ يَرْحَمْكُمْ أَوْ إِن يَشَأْ يُعَذِّبْكُمْ وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَٰكَ عَلَيْهِمْ وَكِيلًا
Easy-read (simplified)rabbukum a'lamu bikum in yasha' yarhamkum aw in yasha' yu'adhdhibkum wamaa arsalnaaka 'alayhim wakeelaa
DIN 31635rabbukum ʾaʿlamu bikum ʾin yašaʾ yarḥamkum ʾaw ʾin yašaʾ yuʿaḏḏibkum wamā ʾarsalnāka ʿalayhim wakīlan
Your Lord knows you best. If He wills, He will have mercy on you; and if He wills, He will punish you. We did not send you as their advocate.
Your Lord is Best Aware of you. If He will, He will have mercy on you, or if He will, He will punish you. We have not sent thee (O Muhammad) as a warden over them
Your Lord knows you best; if He please He will have mercy upon you, or if He please He will torment you: but we, have not sent thee to take charge of them
Your Lord well knoweth you: if He please He will have mercy on you; or if He please He will chastise you: and we have not sent thee to be a guardian over them
Your Lord well knoweth you; if He pleaseth, He will have mercy on you, or, if He pleaseth, He will punish you: And We have not sent thee to be a steward over them
وَرَبُّكَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَن فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَقَدْ فَضَّلْنَا بَعْضَ ٱلنَّبِيِّـۧنَ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ وَءَاتَيْنَا دَاوُۥدَ زَبُورًا
Easy-read (simplified)warabbuka a'lamu biman fee s-samaawaati wal-'ardi walaqad faddalnaa ba'da n-nabiyyeena 'alaa ba'din wa'aataynaa daawooda zabooraa
DIN 31635warabbuka ʾaʿlamu biman fī s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi walaqad faḍḍalnā baʿḍa n-nabiyyīna ʿalā baʿḍin waʾātaynā dāwūda zabūran
Your Lord knows well everyone in the heavens and the earth. We have given some prophets advantage over others; and to David We gave the Psalms.
And thy Lord is Best Aware of all who are in the heavens and the earth. And we preferred some of the prophets above others, and unto David We gave the Psalms
And thy Lord best knows who is in the heavens and the earth; we did prefer some of the prophets over the others, and to David did we give the Psalms
Thy Lord hath full knowledge of all in the heavens and the earth. Higher gifts have we given to some of the prophets than to others, and the Psalter we gave to David
Thy Lord well knoweth all persons in heaven and on earth. We have bestowed peculiar favours on some of the prophets, preferably to others; and We gave unto David the psalms
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وَقُل لِّعِبَادِي يَقُولُوا الَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَنزَغُ بَيْنَهُمْ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ كَانَ لِلْإِنسَانِ عَدُوًّا مُّبِينًا
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