وَإِذَا تَوَلَّىٰ سَعَىٰ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ لِيُفْسِدَ فِيهَا وَيُهْلِكَ ٱلْحَرْثَ وَٱلنَّسْلَ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْفَسَادَ
Easy-read (simplified)wa'idhaa tawallaa sa'aa fee l-'ardi liyufsida feehaa wayuhlika l-hartha wan-nasla wallaahu laa yuhibbu l-fasaad
DIN 31635waʾiḏā tawallā saʿā fī l-ʾarḍi liyufsida fīhā wayuhlika l-ḥarṯa wan-nasla wallāhu lā yuḥibbu l-fasāda
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
The translators word this verse differently
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When he gains power, he strives to spread corruption on earth, destroying properties and lives. God does not like corruption.
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 when he turneth away (from thee) his effort in the land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops and the cattle; and Allah loveth not mischief
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 when he turns away, he strives upon the earth to do evil therein, and to destroy the tilth and the stock; verily, God loves not evil doing
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 when he turneth his back on thee, he runneth through the land to enact disorders therein, and layeth waste the fields and flocks: but God loveth not the disorder
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
and when he turneth away from thee, he hasteth to act corruptly in the earth, and to destroy that which is sown, and springeth up: But God loveth not corrupt doing
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
E, posa të largohet, përpiqet të bëjë çrregullime në tokë dhe të shkatërrojë të mbjellat e bagëtitë. Ndërkohë, Allahu nuk e do shkatërrimin.
আর যখন সে আপনার কাছ থেকে প্রস্থান করে তখন সে জমিনে অশান্তি সৃষ্টি এবং শস্যক্ষেত্র ও প্রাণীকুল ধ্বংসের চেষ্টা করে। আর আল্লাহ ফ্যাসাদ পছন্দ করেন না।
Čim se neki od njih okrene od tebe, krene nered po Zemlji praviti, ništiti usjeve i stoku. A Allah ne voli nered!
Čim se neki od njih okrene od tebe, krene nered po Zemlji praviti, ništiti usjeve i stoku. A Allah ne voli nered!
Si (So) o ruŋtiima , o yaha ka leydi fii o bonna he mayri, o halka gese e geññi (geñli). Alla Yiɗaa bononnda.
ხოლო როდესაც ის ზურგს შეგაქცევს [როცა შენგან წავა] მიწაზე დადის იმისათვის, რომ იქ გაავრცელოს არეულობა [ფითნა, ურწმუნოება და ცოდვები], და გაანადგუროს ნათესები (ხალხის მოსავალი) და პირუტყვი, და ალლაჰს არ უყვარს არეულობა.
Und wenn er sich abkehrt, ist er eifrig darum bemüht, um auf der Erde Unheil zu stiften und Saatfelder und Nachkommenschaft zu vernichten. Und Allah liebt nicht das Unheil.
Και όταν φεύγει (από σένα, ω, Μωχάμμαντ) σπεύδει να διαδώσει το κακό στη γη και να καταστρέψει τις καλλιέργειες και τα βοοειδή. Μα ο Αλλάχ δεν αγαπά την καταστροφή.
तथा जब वह वापस जाता है, तो धरती में दौड़-धूप करता है ताकि उसमें उपद्रव फैलाए तथा खेती और नस्ल (पशुओं) का विनाश करे और अल्लाह उपद्रव को पसंद नहीं करता।
E quando volta le spalle, va per la terra per portare corruzione e distruggere il seminato e il bestiame, ma Allāh non ama le perversità.
205. O kai jis nusigręžia (nuo tavęs, Muchammedai ﷺ), tai jo pastangos šioje žemėje – daryti piktadarybes ir naikinti pasėlius ir galvijus. O Allahas nemėgsta piktadarybių.
Yeroo gara gale dachii keessa fiiga ishee keessatti badii raawwachuuf. Midhaaniifii horii balleessuuf, Rabbiin badii hin jaalatu.
А когда он уходит, то устремляется по земле, чтобы творить на ней беззаконие и губить ниву и потомство. А Аллах не любит беззакония.
Чим се неки од њих окрене од тебе, крене неред по Земљи да прави, уништава усеве и стоку. А Аллах не воли неред!
Na akishageuka akaenda, anazunguka katika ardhi ili afanye humo uharibifu na kuangamiza mimea na viumbe. Na Mwenyezi Mungu hapendi uharibifu.
Och när han avlägsnar sig ägnar han sig åt att sprida fördärv på jorden och förstör både jordbruk och [boskapens] avkomma. Gud tycker definitivt inte om fördärv.
Senin yanından ayrılınca yeryüzünde bozgunculuk yapmaya, ekini ve nesli yok etmeye çalışır. Allah bozgunculuğu sevmez.
جب وه لوٹ کر جاتا ہے تو زمین میں فساد پھیلانے کی اور کھیتی اور نسل کی بربادی کی کوشش میں لگا رہتا ہے اور اللہ تعالیٰ فساد کو ناپسند کرتا ہے۔
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وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ فِىٓ أَيَّامٍ مَّعْدُودَٰتٍ فَمَن تَعَجَّلَ فِى يَوْمَيْنِ فَلَآ إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ وَمَن تَأَخَّرَ فَلَآ إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ لِمَنِ ٱتَّقَىٰ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّكُمْ إِلَيْهِ تُحْشَرُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wadhkuroo llaaha fee ayyaamin ma'doodaatin faman ta'ajjala fee yawmayni falaa ithma 'alayhi waman ta'akhkhara falaa ithma 'alayhi limani taqaa waattaqoo llaaha wa'lamoo annakum ilayhi tuhsharoon
DIN 31635waḏkurū llāha fī ʾayyāmin maʿdūdātin faman taʿaǧǧala fī yawmayni falā ʾiṯma ʿalayhi waman taʾaḫḫara falā ʾiṯma ʿalayhi limani taqā wāttaqū llāha waʿlamū ʾannakum ʾilayhi tuḥšarūna
And remember God during the designated days. But whoever hurries on in two days commits no wrong, and whoever stays on commits no wrong-provided he maintains righteousness. And obey God, and know that to Him you will be gathered.
Remember Allah through the appointed days. Then whoso hasteneth (his departure) by two days, it is no sin for him, and whoso delayeth, it is no sin for him; that is for him who wardeth off (evil). Be careful of your duty to Allah, and know that unto Him ye will be gathered
Remember God for a certain number of days; but whoso hastens off in two days, it is no sin to him, and he who lingers on it is no sin to him,- for him who fears. So fear ye God and know that unto Him shall ye be gathered
Bear God in mind during the stated days: but if any haste away in two days, it shall be no fault in him: And if any tarry longer, it shall be no fault in him, if he fear God. Fear God, then, and know that to Him shall ye be gathered
Remember God the appointed number of days: But if any haste to depart from the valley of Mina in two days, it shall be no crime in him. And if any tarry longer, it shall be no crime in him, in him who feareth God. Therefore fear God, and know that unto him ye shall be gathered
وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يُعْجِبُكَ قَوْلُهُۥ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَيُشْهِدُ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا فِى قَلْبِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَلَدُّ ٱلْخِصَامِ
Easy-read (simplified)wamina n-naasi man yu'jibuka qawluhu fee l-hayaati d-dunyaa wayushhidu llaaha 'alaa maa fee qalbihi wahuwa aladdu l-khisaam
DIN 31635wamina n-nāsi man yuʿǧibuka qawluhu fī l-ḥayāti d-dunyā wayušhidu llāha ʿalā mā fī qalbihi wahuwa ʾaladdu l-ḫiṣāmi
Among the people is he whose speech about the worldly life impresses you, and he calls God to witness what is in his heart, while he is the most hostile of adversaries.
And of mankind there is he whoso conversation on the life of this world pleaseth thee (Muhammad), and he calleth Allah to witness as to that which is in his heart; yet he is the most rigid of opponents
There is among men one whose speech about the life of this world pleases thee, and he calls on God to witness what is in his heart; yet is he most fierce in opposition unto thee
A man there is who surpriseth thee by his discourse concerning this life present. He taketh God to witness what is in his heart; yet is he the most zealous in opposing thee
There is a man who causeth thee to marvel by his speech concerning this present life, and calleth God to witness that which is in his heart, yet he is most intent in opposing thee
2:205 — the verse above
وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُ ٱتَّقِ ٱللَّهَ أَخَذَتْهُ ٱلْعِزَّةُ بِٱلْإِثْمِ فَحَسْبُهُۥ جَهَنَّمُ وَلَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
Easy-read (simplified)wa'idhaa qeela lahu taqi llaaha akhadhathu l-'izzatu bil-'ithmi fahasbuhu jahannamu walabi'sa l-mihaad
DIN 31635waʾiḏā qīla lahu taqi llāha ʾaḫaḏathu l-ʿizzatu bil-ʾiṯmi faḥasbuhu ǧahannamu walabiʾsa l-mihādu
The translators word this verse differently
And when he is told, "Beware of God," his pride leads him to more sin. Hell is enough for him-a dreadful abode.
And when it is said unto him: Be careful of thy duty to Allah, pride taketh him to sin. Hell will settle his account, an evil resting-place
And when it is said to him, 'Fear God,' then pride takes hold upon him in sin; but hell is enough for him! surely an evil couch is that
And when it is said to him, "Fear God," the pride of sin seizeth him: but he shall have his fill of Hell; and right wretched the couch
And if one say unto him, fear God; pride seizeth him, together with wickedness; but hell shall be his reward, and an unhappy couch shall it be
وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يَشْرِى نَفْسَهُ ٱبْتِغَآءَ مَرْضَاتِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱللَّهُ رَءُوفٌۢ بِٱلْعِبَادِ
Easy-read (simplified)wamina n-naasi man yashree nafsahu btighaa'a mardaati llaahi wallaahu ra'oofun bil-'ibaad
DIN 31635wamina n-nāsi man yašrī nafsahu btiġāʾa marḍāti llāhi wallāhu raʾūfun bil-ʿibādi
The translators word this verse differently
And among the people is he who sells himself seeking God's approval. God is kind towards the servants.
And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah hath compassion on (His) bondmen
And there is among men one who selleth his soul craving, those things that are pleasing unto God and God is kind unto His servants
A man, too, there is who selleth his very self out of desire to please God: and God is good to his servants
There is also a man who selleth his soul for the sake of those things which are pleasing unto God; and God is gracious unto his servants
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وَإِذَا تَوَلَّىٰ سَعَىٰ فِي الْأَرْضِ لِيُفْسِدَ فِيهَا وَيُهْلِكَ الْحَرْثَ وَالنَّسْلَ وَاللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الْفَسَادَ
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