وَلَوْلَا كَلِمَةٌ سَبَقَتْ مِن رَّبِّكَ لَكَانَ لِزَامًا وَأَجَلٌ مُّسَمًّى
Easy-read (simplified)walawlaa kalimatun sabaqat min rabbika lakaana lizaaman wa'ajalun musammaa
DIN 31635walawlā kalimatun sabaqat min rabbika lakāna lizāman waʾaǧalun musamman
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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Were it not for a word that issued from your Lord, the inevitable would have happened, but there is an appointed term.
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 but for a decree that had already gone forth from thy Lord, and a term already fixed, the judgment would have been inevitable (in this world)
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 had it not been for thy Lord's word already passed (the punishment) would have been inevitable and (at) an appointed time
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 had not a decree of respite from thy Lord first gone forth, their chastisement had at once ensued. Yet the time is fixed
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 unless a decree had previously gone forth from thy Lord for their respite, verily their destruction had necessarily followed: But there is a certain time determined by God for their punishment
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
Sikur të mos ishte një fjalë e mëparshme nga Zoti yt dhe një afat i caktuar, dënimi i menjëhershëm do të ishte i pashmangshëm.
আর যদি তোমার রবের পক্ষ থেকে (প্রমাণ দাঁড় করানো ছাড়া কাউকে শাস্তি না দেওয়ার) পূর্ব সিদ্ধান্ত ও একটি কাল নির্ধারিত হয়ে না থাকতো, তবে আশু শাস্তি অবশ্যম্ভাবী হতো।
I da nije ranije izrečene riječi Gospodara tvoga, kazna bi već bila neminovna.
I da nije ranije izrečene riječi Gospodara tvoga, kazna bi već bila neminovna.
Sinno wonaano Daalol aditii ngol immorde ka Joomi maaɗa [Lepte] ɗen laatotono duumiiɗe e lajal innaangal.
და რომ არა შენი უფლის წინასწარ დადგენილი სიტყვა, გარდაუვალი იქნებოდა განსაზღვრული დრო.
Und wenn nicht schon ein Wort von deinem Herrn vorausgegangen wäre und es eine festgesetzte Frist gäbe, wäre (die sofortige Strafe) gewiss unabwendbar.
Αν δεν υπήρχε ήδη μία διαταγή από τον Κύριό σου (ω, Προφήτη, ότι θα τους έδινε αναβολή) και (αν δεν υπήρχε ήδη) μία καθορισμένη ώρα (για το θάνατό τους, την τιμωρία τους, ή την Ημέρα της Κρίσεως), θα ήταν αναπόφευκτη (η άμεση τιμωρία, που την αξίζουν λόγω της απιστίας τους).
और यदि वह बात न होती जो तुम्हारे पालनहार की ओर से पहले निश्चित हो चुकी और एक नियत समय न होता, तो वही (अगले लोगों का अज़ाब) आवश्यक हो जाता।[41]
E se non fosse stato per la parola precedente del tuo Dio, la loro rovina sarebbe stata certa e a termine stabilito.
129. Ir jei ne Žodis, kuris atėjo anksčiau jų iš Jų Viešpaties, ir nustatytas terminas, (jų bausmė) būtinai įvyktų (šiame gyvenime).
Odoo jechi Gooftaa kee irraa dabarteefi beellamni murtaa’e jiraachu baatee, silaa (adabni aaddunyaatti) isaan qabaa taha ture.
Если бы не слово, что предшествовало от твоего Господа, и не назначенный срок, то это [наказание] стало бы неизбежным.
И да није реч твог Господара још пре одређена, стигла би их заслужена казна.
Na lau kuwa si neno lililokwishatangulia kutoka kwa Mola wako Mlezi na muda uliowekwa, bila ya shaka ingefika adhabu (duniani).
Om det inte vore för ett tidigare beslut från din Herre [att skjuta upp straffet] till en fastställd tid skulle det oundvikligen redan ha drabbat dem.
Eğer Rabbinden geçmiş bir söz ve belirlenmiş bir süre/ecel olmasaydı, kuşkusuz (azap) kaçınılmaz olurdu.
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وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى مَنْ أَسْرَفَ وَلَمْ يُؤْمِنۢ بِـَٔايَٰتِ رَبِّهِۦ وَلَعَذَابُ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ أَشَدُّ وَأَبْقَىٰٓ
Easy-read (simplified)wakadhaalika najzee man asrafa walam yu'min bi'aayaati rabbihi wala'adhaabu l-'aakhirati ashaddu wa'abqaa
DIN 31635wakaḏālika naǧzī man ʾasrafa walam yuʾmin biʾāyāti rabbihi walaʿaḏābu l-ʾāḫirati ʾašaddu waʾabqā
Thus We recompense him who transgresses and does not believe in the revelations of his Lord. The punishment of the Hereafter is more severe, and more lasting.
Thus do We reward him who is prodigal and believeth not the revelations of his Lord; and verily the doom of the Hereafter will be sterner and more lasting
Thus do we recompense him who is extravagant and believes not in the signs of his Lord; and the torment of the hereafter is keener and more lasting
Even thus will We recompense him who hath transgressed and hath not believed in the signs of his Lord; and assuredly the chastisement of the next world will be more severe and more lasting
And thus will we reward him who shall be negligent, and shall not believe in the signs of his Lord: And the punishment of the life to come shall be more severe, and more lasting, than the punishment of this life
أَفَلَمْ يَهْدِ لَهُمْ كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا قَبْلَهُم مِّنَ ٱلْقُرُونِ يَمْشُونَ فِى مَسَٰكِنِهِمْ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَٰتٍ لِّأُو۟لِى ٱلنُّهَىٰ
Easy-read (simplified)afalam yahdi lahum kam ahlaknaa qablahum mina l-qurooni yamshoona fee masaakinihim inna fee dhaalika la'aayaatin li'oolee n-nuhaa
DIN 31635ʾafalam yahdi lahum kam ʾahlaknā qablahum mina l-qurūni yamšūna fī masākinihim ʾinna fī ḏālika laʾāyātin liʾūlī n-nuhā
Is it not instructive to them, how many generations before them We destroyed, in whose settlements they walk? Surely in that are signs for people of understanding.
Is it not a guidance for them (to know) how many a generation We destroyed before them, amid whose dwellings they walk? Lo! therein verily are signs for men of thought
Does it not occur to them how many generations we have destroyed before them?- they walk in their very dwelling-places; verily, in that are signs to those endued with intelligence
Are not they, who walk the very places where they dwelt, aware how many generations we have destroyed before them? Verily in this are signs to men of insight
Are not the Meccans therefore acquainted how many generations we have destroyed before them; in whose dwellings they walk? Verily herein are signs unto those who are indued with understanding
20:129 — the verse above
فَٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ قَبْلَ طُلُوعِ ٱلشَّمْسِ وَقَبْلَ غُرُوبِهَا وَمِنْ ءَانَآئِ ٱلَّيْلِ فَسَبِّحْ وَأَطْرَافَ ٱلنَّهَارِ لَعَلَّكَ تَرْضَىٰ
Easy-read (simplified)fasbir 'alaa maa yaqooloona wasabbih bihamdi rabbika qabla tuloo'i sh-shamsi waqabla ghuroobihaa wamin aanaa'i llayli fasabbih wa'atraafa n-nahaari la'allaka tardaa
DIN 31635faṣbir ʿalā mā yaqūlūna wasabbiḥ biḥamdi rabbika qabla ṭulūʿi š-šamsi waqabla ġurūbihā wamin ʾānāʾi llayli fasabbiḥ waʾaṭrāfa n-nahāri laʿallaka tarḍā
So bear patiently what they say, and celebrate the praises of your Lord before the rising of the sun, and before its setting. And during the hours of the night glorify Him, and at the borders of the day, that you may be satisfied.
Therefor (O Muhammad), bear with what they say, and celebrate the praise of thy Lord ere the rising of the sun and ere the going down thereof. And glorify Him some hours of the night and at the two ends of the day, that thou mayst find acceptance
Bear patiently then what they say, and celebrate the praises of thy Lord before the rising of the sun, and before its setting, and at times in the night celebrate them; and at the ends of the day; haply thou mayest please (Him)
Put up then with what they say; and celebrate the praise of thy Lord before the sunrise, and before its setting; and some time in the night do thou praise him, and in the extremes of the day, that thou haply mayest please Him
Wherefore do thou, O Mohammed, patiently bear that which they say; and celebrate the praise of thy Lord before the rising of the sun, and before the setting thereof, and praise him in the hours of the night, and in the extremities of the day, that thou mayest be well pleased with the prospect of receiving favour from God
وَلَا تَمُدَّنَّ عَيْنَيْكَ إِلَىٰ مَا مَتَّعْنَا بِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجًا مِّنْهُمْ زَهْرَةَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا لِنَفْتِنَهُمْ فِيهِ وَرِزْقُ رَبِّكَ خَيْرٌ وَأَبْقَىٰ
Easy-read (simplified)walaa tamuddanna 'aynayka ilaa maa matta'naa bihi azwaajan minhum zahrata l-hayaati d-dunyaa linaftinahum feehi warizqu rabbika khayrun wa'abqaa
DIN 31635walā tamuddanna ʿaynayka ʾilā mā mattaʿnā bihi ʾazwāǧan minhum zahrata l-ḥayāti d-dunyā linaftinahum fīhi warizqu rabbika ḫayrun waʾabqā
And do not extend your glance towards what We have given some classes of them to enjoy-the splendor of the life of this world-that We may test them thereby. Your Lord's provision is better, and more lasting.
And strain not thine eyes toward that which We cause some wedded pairs among them to enjoy, the flower of the life of the world, that We may try them thereby. The provision of thy Lord is better and more lasting
And do not strain after what we have provided a few of them with - the flourish of the life of this world, to try them by; but the provision of thy Lord is better and more lasting
And strain not thine eye after what We have bestowed on divers of them - the braveries of this world - that we may thereby prove them. The portion which thy Lord will give, is better and more lasting
And cast not thine eyes on that which we have granted divers of the unbelievers to enjoy, namely, the splendor of this present life, that we may prove them thereby: For the provision of thy Lord is better, and more permanent
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
وَلَوْلَا كَلِمَةٌ سَبَقَتْ مِن رَّبِّكَ لَكَانَ لِزَامًا وَأَجَلٌ مُّسَمًّى
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