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
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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And when he is told, "Beware of God," his pride leads him to more sin. Hell is enough for him-a dreadful abode.
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 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
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 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
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 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
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
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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
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, kur i thuhet: "Kije frikë Allahun!", e kaplon kryelartësia dhe ngul këmbë në mëkat. Atij i mjafton Xhehenemi. Eh, sa vendbanim i keq që është ai!
আর যখন তাকে বলা হয়, ‘আল্লাহর তাকওয়া অবলম্বন করো’, তখন তার অহংকার বোধ ও আত্মাভিমান তাকে পাপাচারে লিপ্ত করে। কাজেই জাহান্নামই তার জন্য যথেষ্ট। নিশ্চয়ই তা কতই না নিকৃষ্ট আশ্রয়স্থল।
A kada mu se kaže: "Allaha se boj!", on se onda ponosi grijesima. Pa dosta mu je Džehennem, a to je, doista, grozno boravište!
A kada mu se kaže: "Allaha se boj!" on se onda ponosi grijesima. Pa dosta mu je Pakao, a to je, doista, grozno boravište!
Si o wi'aama: "Hulu Alla", mawnikinaare heɓa mo sabu bakkaatu. Jahannama yonii mo, e nge bonii ndaɗɗudi!
ხოლო როდესაც მას [ასეთ თვალთმაქცს] ეუბნებიან: «ერიდე ალლაჰის სასჯელს (და შეწყვიტე მიწაზე ზიანის მიყენება!)». ამპარტავნება და ქედმაღლობა ცოდვისკენ უბიძგებს მას. საკმარისია მისთვის ჯოჯოხეთი, და რა საშინელი საწოლია იგი!
Und wenn zu ihm gesagt wird: „Fürchte Allah“, reißt ihn der Stolz zur Sünde hin. So soll die Hölle seine Genüge sein, und welch eine schlimme Lagerstätte!
Και όταν λέγεται σ’ αυτόν: «Να φοβάσαι τον Αλλάχ (απέχοντας από τις απαγορεύσεις Του).» Η υπερηφάνεια (αλαζονεία του) τον οδηγεί σε (περισσότερες) αμαρτίες. Αρκεί γι’ αυτόν το Πυρ της Κολάσεως, και πόσο άθλιος είναι αυτός ο τόπος διαμονής.
तथा जब उससे कहा जाता है कि अल्लाह से डर, तो उसका गौरव उसे पाप में पकड़े रखता है। अतः उसके (दंड के) लिए जहन्नम ही काफ़ी है और निश्चय वह बहुत बुरा ठिकाना है।
E se gli viene detto: “Temi Allāh!” L’arroganza lo porta al peccato: per lui sarà sufficiente l’Inferno, e che infausta dimora!
206. Ir kai jam sakoma: „Bijokis Allaho“, išdidumas skatina jį (dar) nusižengti. Taigi, užteks jam Pragaro ir, iš tiesų, tai blogiausia iš poilsio vietų!
Yeroo "Rabbiin sodaadhu" isaan jedhame of tuulummaan badiitti isa kakaasa. Gayaan Isaa jahannami, Afanni (jahannam ta’uun) waa fokkate!
А когда ему говорят: «Побойся Аллаха!», его охватывает гордыня, толкающая его на грех. Достаточно ему Геенны[18] — и сколь же скверно это пристанище.
А када му се каже: "Аллаха се бој!" Он се онда поноси гресима. Па довољан му је Пакао, а то је, заиста, грозно боравиште!
Na akiambiwa, “Mche Mwenyezi Mungu,” hupandwa na mori wa kutenda madhambi. Basi huyo kinachomtosha ni Jahannam. Napo hakika ni pahali pabaya mno pa kupumzikia.
Och när det sägs till honom: ”Frukta Gud!” driver högmod honom till ytterligare synd. Helvetet är tillräckligt [som straff] för honom – vilken eländig viloplats!
Ona, Allah’tan kork, denince gururu kendisine günah işletir. Ona Cehennem yeter. Gerçekten (orası, varılacak) yerin en kötüsüdür.
اور جب اس سے کہا جائے کہ اللہ سے ڈر تو تکبر اور تعصب اسے گناه پر آماده کر[1] دیتا ہے، ایسے کے لئے بس جہنم ہی ہے اور یقیناً وه بد ترین جگہ ہے۔
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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
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
The translators word this verse differently
When he gains power, he strives to spread corruption on earth, destroying properties and lives. God does not like corruption.
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
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
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
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
2:206 — the verse above
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
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱدْخُلُوا۟ فِى ٱلسِّلْمِ كَآفَّةً وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا۟ خُطُوَٰتِ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنِ إِنَّهُۥ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِينٌ
Easy-read (simplified)yaa ayyuhaa lladheena aamanoo dkhuloo fee s-silmi kaaffatan walaa tattabi'oo khutuwaati sh-shaytaani innahu lakum 'aduwwun mubeen
DIN 31635yā ʾayyuhā llaḏīna ʾāmanū dḫulū fī s-silmi kāffatan walā tattabiʿū ḫuṭuwāti š-šayṭāni ʾinnahu lakum ʿaduwwun mubīnun
O you who believe! Enter into submission, wholeheartedly, and do not follow the footsteps of Satan; he is to you an outright enemy.
O ye who believe! Come, all of you, into submission (unto Him); and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you
O ye who believe! enter ye into the peace, one and all, and follow not the footsteps of Satan; verily, to you he is an open foe
O believers! enter completely into the true religion, and follow not the steps of Satan, for he is your declared enemy
O true believers, enter into the true religion wholly, and follow not the steps of Satan, for he is your open enemy
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وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ أَخَذَتْهُ الْعِزَّةُ بِالْإِثْمِ فَحَسْبُهُ جَهَنَّمُ وَلَبِئْسَ الْمِهَادُ
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