فَأَرَدْنَآ أَن يُبْدِلَهُمَا رَبُّهُمَا خَيْرًا مِّنْهُ زَكَوٰةً وَأَقْرَبَ رُحْمًا
Easy-read (simplified)fa'aradnaa an yubdilahumaa rabbuhumaa khayran minhu zakaatan wa'aqraba ruhmaa
DIN 31635faʾaradnā ʾan yubdilahumā rabbuhumā ḫayran minhu zakātan waʾaqraba ruḥman
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So we wanted their Lord to replace him with someone better in purity, and closer to mercy.
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 intended that their Lord should change him for them for one better in purity and nearer to mercy
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
So we desired that their Lord would give them in exchange a better one than him in purity, and nearer in filial affection
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
And we desired that their Lord might give them in his place a child, better than he in virtue, and nearer to filial piety
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
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Wherefore we desired that their Lord might give them a more righteous child in exchange for him, and one more affectionate towards them
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
Prandaj deshëm që Zoti i tyre t'u japë atyre një më të dëlirë e më të mëshirshëm.
‘তাই আমরা চাইলাম, তাদের রব তাদেরকে তার (বালকটির) পরিবর্তে এমন সন্তান দান করবেন, যে হবে তার চেয়ে পবিত্রতায় উত্তম এবং (পিতামাতার প্রতি) দয়ামায়ায় অধিক ঘনিষ্ঠ।’
a mi želimo da im Gospodar njihov, umjesto njega, da boljeg i čestitijeg od njega, i milostivijeg.
a mi želimo da im Gospodar njihov, umjesto njega, da boljeg i čestitijeg od njega, i milostivijeg.
Men paalaa nde Joomi maɓɓe waɗtitanta ɓe ɓurɗo mo moƴƴude laaɓɗo e ɓurɗo ɓattaade yurmeende.
და ჩვენ გვსურდა, რომ სანაცვლოდ [ანუ მოკვლული ყმაწვილის სანაცვლოდ] მიეცა მათთვის მათ ღმერთს უკეთესი სიწმინდით და უფრო ახლო მოწყალებასთან,
So wollten wir, dass ihr Herr ihnen zum Tausch einen (Jungen) gebe, - besser als er an Lauterkeit und näher kommend an Barmherzigkeit.
Ήθελα λοιπόν (μ' αυτό που έκανα) να τους χαρίσει ο Κύριός τους αντί αυτού, άλλο (παιδί), που θα είναι καλύτερο απ' εκείνο σε καλοσύνη και πιο ελεήμων.
इसलिए हमने चाहा कि उन दोनों का पालनहार उन्हें बदले में ऐसा बच्चा दे, जो पवित्रता में उससे बेहतर और करुणा में अधिक क़रीब हो।
per cui abbiamo voluto che il loro Dio lo sostituisse per loro con un altro migliore in purezza, e più devoto verso i genitori.
81. Taigi mes norėjome, kad jų Viešpats pakeistų jį jiems geresniu teisingumu ir artimesniu gailestingumui.
Gooftaan isaanii (ilma) qulqullinaan isa irra caaluufi rahmatattis irra dhihoo ta’e bakka isaaniif buusu feene.
И мы пожелали, чтобы их Господь заменил им его тем, кто будет лучше его чистотой и ближе милосердием.
па смо хтели да им њихов Господар, уместо њега, да бољег и честитијег, и милостивијег.
Basi tulitaka Mola wao Mlezi awabadilishie aliye bora zaidi kuliko huyo kwa kutakasika, na aliye karibu zaidi kwa huruma.
Vi ville därför att deras Herre skulle ersätta honom med en son som är mer rättfärdig och kärleksfull mot dem.
'Böylece Rablerinin onlara, bu çocuğun yerine daha hayırlı ve daha merhametli bir çocuk vermesini diledik.''
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أَمَّا ٱلسَّفِينَةُ فَكَانَتْ لِمَسَٰكِينَ يَعْمَلُونَ فِى ٱلْبَحْرِ فَأَرَدتُّ أَنْ أَعِيبَهَا وَكَانَ وَرَآءَهُم مَّلِكٌ يَأْخُذُ كُلَّ سَفِينَةٍ غَصْبًا
Easy-read (simplified)ammaa s-safeenatu fakaanat limasaakeena ya'maloona fee l-bahri fa'aradttu an a'eebahaa wakaana waraa'ahum malikun ya'khudhu kulla safeenatin ghasbaa
DIN 31635ʾammā s-safīnatu fakānat limasākīna yaʿmalūna fī l-baḥri faʾaradttu ʾan ʾaʿībahā wakāna warāʾahum malikun yaʾḫuḏu kulla safīnatin ġaṣban
As for the boat, it belonged to paupers working at sea. I wanted to damage it because there was a king coming after them seizing every boat by force.
As for the ship, it belonged to poor people working on the river, and I wished to mar it, for there was a king behind them who is taking every ship by force
As for the bark it belonged to poor people, who toiled on the sea, and I wished to damage it, for behind it was a king who seized on every bark by force
As to the vessel, it belonged to poor men who toiled upon the sea, and I was minded to damage it, for in their rear was a king who seized every ship by force
The vessel belonged to certain poor men, who did their business in the sea: And I was minded to render it unserviceable, because there was a king behind them, who took every sound ship by force
وَأَمَّا ٱلْغُلَٰمُ فَكَانَ أَبَوَاهُ مُؤْمِنَيْنِ فَخَشِينَآ أَن يُرْهِقَهُمَا طُغْيَٰنًا وَكُفْرًا
Easy-read (simplified)wa'ammaa l-ghulaamu fakaana abawaahu mu'minayni fakhasheenaa an yurhiqahumaa tughyaanan wakufraa
DIN 31635waʾammā l-ġulāmu fakāna ʾabawāhu muʾminayni faḫašīnā ʾan yurhiqahumā ṭuġyānan wakufran
As for the boy, his parents were believers, and we feared he would overwhelm them with oppression and disbelief.
And as for the lad, his parents were believers and we feared lest he should oppress them by rebellion and disbelief
And as for the youth, his parents were believers, and we feared lest he should impose upon them rebellion and misbelief
As to the youth his parents were believers, and we feared lest he should trouble them by error and infidelity
As to the youth, his parents were true believers; and we feared lest he, being an unbeliever, should oblige them to suffer his perverseness and ingratitude
18:81 — the verse above
وَأَمَّا ٱلْجِدَارُ فَكَانَ لِغُلَٰمَيْنِ يَتِيمَيْنِ فِى ٱلْمَدِينَةِ وَكَانَ تَحْتَهُۥ كَنزٌ لَّهُمَا وَكَانَ أَبُوهُمَا صَٰلِحًا فَأَرَادَ رَبُّكَ أَن يَبْلُغَآ أَشُدَّهُمَا وَيَسْتَخْرِجَا كَنزَهُمَا رَحْمَةً مِّن رَّبِّكَ وَمَا فَعَلْتُهُۥ عَنْ أَمْرِى ذَٰلِكَ تَأْوِيلُ مَا لَمْ تَسْطِع عَّلَيْهِ صَبْرًا
Easy-read (simplified)wa'ammaa l-jidaaru fakaana lighulaamayni yateemayni fee l-madeenati wakaana tahtahu kanzun lahumaa wakaana aboohumaa saalihan fa'araada rabbuka an yablughaa ashuddahumaa wayastakhrijaa kanzahumaa rahmatan min rabbika wamaa fa'altuhu 'an amree dhaalika ta'weelu maa lam tasti' 'alayhi sabraa
DIN 31635waʾammā l-ǧidāru fakāna liġulāmayni yatīmayni fī l-madīnati wakāna taḥtahu kanzun lahumā wakāna ʾabūhumā ṣāliḥan faʾarāda rabbuka ʾan yabluġā ʾašuddahumā wayastaḫriǧā kanzahumā raḥmatan min rabbika wamā faʿaltuhu ʿan ʾamrī ḏālika taʾwīlu mā lam tasṭiʿ ʿalayhi ṣabran
And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphaned boys in the town. Beneath it was a treasure that belonged to them. Their father was a righteous man. Your Lord wanted them to reach their maturity, and then extract their treasure-as a mercy from your Lord. I did not do it of my own accord. This is the interpretation of what you were unable to endure."
And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphan boys in the city, and there was beneath it a treasure belonging to them, and their father had been righteous, and thy Lord intended that they should come to their full strength and should bring forth their treasure as a mercy from their Lord; and I did it not upon my own command. Such is the interpretation of that wherewith thou couldst not bear
And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphan youths in the city, and beneath it was a treasure belonging to them both, and their father was a righteous man, and their Lord desired that they should reach puberty, and then take out their treasure as a mercy from thy Lord; and I did it not on my own bidding. That is the interpretation of what thou couldst not have patience with
And as to the wall, it belonged to two orphan youths in the city, and beneath it was their treasure: and their father was a righteous man: and thy Lord desired that they should reach the age of strength, and take forth their treasure through the mercy of thy Lord. And not of mine own will have I done this. This is the interpretation of that which thou couldst not bear with patience
And the wall belonged to two orphan youths in the city, and under it was a treasure hidden which belonged to them; and their father was a righteous man: And thy Lord was pleased that they should attain their full age, and take forth their treasure, through the mercy of thy Lord. And I did not what thou hast seen of mine own will, but by God's direction. This is the interpretation of that which thou couldest not bear with patience
وَيَسْـَٔلُونَكَ عَن ذِى ٱلْقَرْنَيْنِ قُلْ سَأَتْلُوا۟ عَلَيْكُم مِّنْهُ ذِكْرًا
Easy-read (simplified)wayas'aloonaka 'an dhee l-qarnayni qul sa'atloo 'alaykum minhu dhikraa
DIN 31635wayasʾalūnaka ʿan ḏī l-qarnayni qul saʾatlū ʿalaykum minhu ḏikran
The translators word this verse differently
And they ask you about Zul-Qarnain. Say, "I will tell you something about him."
They will ask thee of Dhu'l-Qarneyn. Say: I shall recite unto you a remembrance of him
And they will ask thee about Dhu 'l Qarnain, say, 'I will recite to you a mention of him
They will ask thee of Dhoulkarnain [the two-horned]. SAY: I will recite to you an account of him
The Jews will ask thee concerning Dhu'lkarnein. Answer, I will rehearse unto you an account of him
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فَأَرَدْنَا أَن يُبْدِلَهُمَا رَبُّهُمَا خَيْرًا مِّنْهُ زَكَاةً وَأَقْرَبَ رُحْمًا
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