وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِـَٔادَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ أَبَىٰ وَٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)wa'idh qulnaa lilmalaa'ikati sjudoo li'aadama fasajadoo illaa ibleesa abaa wastakbara wakaana mina l-kaafireen
DIN 31635waʾiḏ qulnā lilmalāʾikati sǧudū liʾādama fasaǧadū ʾillā ʾiblīsa ʾabā wastakbara wakāna mina l-kāfirīna
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And We said to the angels, "Bow down to Adam." They bowed down, except for Satan. He refused, was arrogant, and was one of the disbelievers.
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 We said unto the angels: Prostrate yourselves before Adam, they fell prostrate, all save Iblis. He demurred through pride, and so became a disbeliever
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 we said to the angels, 'Adore Adam,' they adored him save only Iblis, who refused and was too proud and became one of the misbelievers
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 we said to the angels, "Bow down and worship Adam," then worshipped they all, save Eblis. He refused and swelled with pride, and became one of the unbelievers
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 We said unto the angels, worship Adam; they all worshipped him, except Eblis who refused, and was puffed up with pride, and became of the number of unbelievers
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
Gjithashtu, kujto kur Ne u thamë melekëve: "Bjerini në sexhde[4] Ademit!" Të gjithë ranë në sexhde, përveç Iblisit, i cili kundërshtoi, u tregua mendjemadh dhe u bë jobesimtar.
যখন আমি ফিরিশতাদের বললাম: আদমকে সাজদাহ করো। তখন ইবলিস ছাড়া সকলেই সাজদাহ করলো। সে অস্বীকার করলো ও অহংকার করলো। আর সে কাফিরদের অন্তর্ভুক্ত হলো।
A kad rekosmo melecima: "Sedždu učinite Ademu!", oni sedždu učiniše svi izuzev Iblisa. On ne htjede i uzoholi se, a nevjernik je bio.
A kad rekosmo melecima: "Sedždu učinite Adamu!" oni sedždu učiniše svi izuzev Iblisa. On ne htjede i uzoholi se, a nevjernik bio je.
Nde Min mbi'i malaykaaɓe ɓee cujjanee Aadama ɓe cujji so wonaa Ibliisa o salii o mawnikinii ndeen o jeyaa e yedduɓe.
და აი, ვუთხარით ჩვენ ანგელოზებს: «დაემხეთ პირქვე (საჯდაზე) ადამის წინაშე[1] (რათა ამით პატივი მიაგოთ მას და აჩვენოთ მისი აღმატებულობა!)» და დაემხნენ საჯდაზე ისინი [ყველა ანგელოზი], გარდა იბლისისა, (რომელმაც) (შურის გამო) უარი თქვა და ქედმაღლობა გამოავლინა, და აღმოჩნდა ურწმუნოთა შორის (ალლაჰისადმი დაუმორჩილებლობის გამო).
Und als Wir zu den Engeln sagten: „Werft euch vor Adam nieder!“ Da warfen sie sich nieder, außer Iblis; er weigerte sich, verhielt sich hochmütig und gehörte zu den Ungläubigen.
Και (ανάφερε, ω, Μωχάμμαντ) όταν είπαμε στους αγγέλους, «Πέστε σε Σουτζούντ στάση (δηλ. με το μέτωπο και τις παλάμες στο έδαφος) ενώπιον του Αδάμ (ως σεβασμό και τιμή προς αυτόν).» Και έτσι, έπεσαν όλοι σε Σουτζούντ στάση, εκτός από τον Ιμπλίς (-τον Σατανά- που ήταν από τα τζινν), αρνήθηκε και έγινε αλαζόνας, και έτσι έγινε ένας από τους άπιστους.
और जब हमने फ़रिश्तों से कहा : आदम को सजदा करो, तो उन्होंने सजदा किया सिवाय इबलीस के। उसने इनकार किया और अभिमान किया और काफ़िरों में से हो गया।
E Noi dicemmo agli Angeli: «Prosternatevi a Ǣdem ( آدَم )!» Tutti si prosternarono, tranne Iblīs إِبْلِيسَ, che si insuperbì e fu tra i miscredenti.
34. Ir (atminkite), kai Mes tarėme angelams: „Pulkite kniūbsčiomis priešais Adamą (Adomą).“ Ir jie puolė kniūbsčiomis, išskyrus Iblisą (Šėtoną). Jis atsisakė ir parodė išdidumą, ir buvo vienas netikinčiųjų (nepaklusęs Allahui).
Yeroo Nuti malaa’ikootaan "Aadamiif sujuuda godhaa" jenne (yaadadhu). Ibliis malee Isaan sujuuda godhan; (Inni) ni dide; ni boones, Kaafiroota irraa ta’e. [13]
И вот Мы сказали ангелам: «Падите ниц пред Адамом!» — и они пали ниц, кроме Иблиса: он отказался, превознёсся и был из отвергших веру.
А кад рекосмо анђелима: "Поклоните се Адаму! Они се поклонише сви изузев Сотоне." Он одби и узохоли се, а био је неверник.
Na tulipowaambia Malaika: 'Msujudieni Adam', wakamsujudia wote isipokuwa Iblis, alikataa na akajivuna na akawa katika makafiri.
Och minns när vi sa till änglarna: ”Fall ner inför Adam!” Då gjorde de det, alla utom Iblīs. Han vägrade, visade högmod och blev en av de otrogna.
Hani Meleklere: "Âdem'e (saygı ve hürmet için) secde edin!" demiştik de İblis hariç bütün melekler hemen secde edivermişlerdi. İblis bundan kaçınmış, büyüklenmiş ve kâfirlerden olmuştu.
اور جب ہم نے فرشتوں سے کہا کہ آدم کو سجده کرو[1] تو ابلیس کے سوا سب نے سجده کیا۔ اس نے انکار کیا[2] اور تکبر کیا اور وه کافروں میں ہوگیا۔[3]
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قَالُوا۟ سُبْحَٰنَكَ لَا عِلْمَ لَنَآ إِلَّا مَا عَلَّمْتَنَآ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْعَلِيمُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
Easy-read (simplified)qaaloo subhaanaka laa 'ilma lanaa illaa maa 'allamtanaa innaka anta l-'aleemu l-hakeem
DIN 31635qālū subḥānaka lā ʿilma lanā ʾillā mā ʿallamtanā ʾinnaka ʾanta l-ʿalīmu l-ḥakīmu
They said, "Glory be to You! We have no knowledge except what You have taught us. It is you who are the Knowledgeable, the Wise."
They said: Be glorified! We have no knowledge saving that which Thou hast taught us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Knower, the Wise
They said, 'Glory be to Thee! no knowledge is ours but what Thou thyself hast taught us, verily, Thou art the knowing, the wise
They said, "Praise be to Thee! We have no knowledge but what Thou hast given us to know. Thou! Thou art the Knowing, the Wise
They answered, praise be unto thee, we have no knowledge but what Thou teachest us, for Thou art knowing and wise
قَالَ يَٰٓـَٔادَمُ أَنۢبِئْهُم بِأَسْمَآئِهِمْ فَلَمَّآ أَنۢبَأَهُم بِأَسْمَآئِهِمْ قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ غَيْبَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَأَعْلَمُ مَا تُبْدُونَ وَمَا كُنتُمْ تَكْتُمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)qaala yaa aadamu anbi'hum bi'asmaa'ihim falammaa anba'ahum bi'asmaa'ihim qaala alam aqul lakum innee a'lamu ghayba s-samaawaati wal-'ardi wa'a'lamu maa tubdoona wamaa kuntum taktumoon
DIN 31635qāla yā ʾādamu ʾanbiʾhum biʾasmāʾihim falammā ʾanbaʾahum biʾasmāʾihim qāla ʾalam ʾaqul lakum ʾinnī ʾaʿlamu ġayba s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi waʾaʿlamu mā tubdūna wamā kuntum taktumūna
He said, "O Adam, tell them their names." And when he told them their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of the heavens and the earth, and that I know what you reveal and what you conceal?"
He said: O Adam! Inform them of their names, and when he had informed them of their names, He said: Did I not tell you that I know the secret of the heavens and the earth? And I know that which ye disclose and which ye hide
Said the Lord, 'O Adam declare to them their names;' and when he had declared to them their names He said, Did I not say to you, I know the secrets of the heavens and of the earth, and I know what ye show and what ye were hiding
He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not say to you that I know the hidden things of the Heavens and of the Earth, and that I know what ye bring to light, and what ye hide
God said, O Adam, tell them their names. And when he had told them their names, God said, did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and know that which ye discover, and that which ye conceal
2:34 — the verse above
وَقُلْنَا يَٰٓـَٔادَمُ ٱسْكُنْ أَنتَ وَزَوْجُكَ ٱلْجَنَّةَ وَكُلَا مِنْهَا رَغَدًا حَيْثُ شِئْتُمَا وَلَا تَقْرَبَا هَٰذِهِ ٱلشَّجَرَةَ فَتَكُونَا مِنَ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)waqulnaa yaa aadamu skun anta wazawjuka l-jannata wakulaa minhaa raghadan haythu shi'tumaa walaa taqrabaa haadhihi sh-shajarata fatakoonaa mina z-zaalimeen
DIN 31635waqulnā yā ʾādamu skun ʾanta wazawǧuka l-ǧannata wakulā minhā raġadan ḥayṯu šiʾtumā walā taqrabā hāḏihi š-šaǧarata fatakūnā mina ẓ-ẓālimīna
We said, "O Adam, inhabit the Garden, you and your spouse, and eat from it freely as you please, but do not approach this tree, lest you become wrongdoers."
And We said: O Adam! Dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden, and eat ye freely (of the fruits) thereof where ye will; but come not nigh this tree lest ye become wrong-doers
And we said, 'O Adam dwell, thou and thy wife, in Paradise, and eat therefrom amply as you wish; but do not draw near this tree or ye will be of the transgressors
And we said, "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden, and eat ye plentifully therefrom wherever ye list; but to this tree come not nigh, lest ye become of the transgressors
And We said, O Adam, dwell thou and thy wife in the garden, and eat of the fruit thereof plentifully wherever ye will; but approach not this tree, lest ye become of the number of the transgressors
فَأَزَلَّهُمَا ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ عَنْهَا فَأَخْرَجَهُمَا مِمَّا كَانَا فِيهِ وَقُلْنَا ٱهْبِطُوا۟ بَعْضُكُمْ لِبَعْضٍ عَدُوٌّ وَلَكُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مُسْتَقَرٌّ وَمَتَٰعٌ إِلَىٰ حِينٍ
Easy-read (simplified)fa'azallahumaa sh-shaytaanu 'anhaa fa'akhrajahumaa mimmaa kaanaa feehi waqulnaa hbitoo ba'dukum liba'din 'aduwwun walakum fee l-'ardi mustaqarrun wamataa'un ilaa heen
DIN 31635faʾazallahumā š-šayṭānu ʿanhā faʾaḫraǧahumā mimmā kānā fīhi waqulnā hbiṭū baʿḍukum libaʿḍin ʿaduwwun walakum fī l-ʾarḍi mustaqarrun wamatāʿun ʾilā ḥīnin
But Satan caused them to slip from it, and caused them to depart the state they were in. We said, "Go down, some of you enemies of one another. And you will have residence on earth, and enjoyment for a while."
But Satan caused them to deflect therefrom and expelled them from the (happy) state in which they were; and We said: Fall down, one of you a foe unto the other! There shall be for you on earth a habitation and provision for a time
And Satan made them backslide therefrom and drove them out from what they were in, and we said, 'Go down, one of you the enemy of the other, and in the earth there is an abode and a provision for a time
But Satan made them slip from it, and caused their banishment from the place in which they were. And we said, "Get ye down, the one of you an enemy to the other: and there shall be for you in the earth a dwelling-place, and a provision for a time
But Satan caused them to forfeit paradise, and turned them out of the state of happiness wherein they had been; whereupon We said, get ye down, the one of you an enemy unto the other, and there shall be a dwelling place for you in earth, and a provision for a season
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وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَائِكَةِ اسْجُدُوا لِآدَمَ فَسَجَدُوا إِلَّا إِبْلِيسَ أَبَىٰ وَاسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ الْكَافِرِينَ
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