وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَرْجُونَ لِقَآءَنَا لَوْلَآ أُنزِلَ عَلَيْنَا ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ أَوْ نَرَىٰ رَبَّنَا لَقَدِ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فِىٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَعَتَوْ عُتُوًّا كَبِيرًا
Easy-read (simplified)waqaala lladheena laa yarjoona liqaa'anaa lawlaa unzila 'alaynaa l-malaa'ikatu aw naraa rabbanaa laqadi stakbaroo fee anfusihim wa'ataw 'utuwwan kabeeraa
DIN 31635waqāla llaḏīna lā yarǧūna liqāʾanā lawlā ʾunzila ʿalaynā l-malāʾikatu ʾaw narā rabbanā laqadi stakbarū fī ʾanfusihim waʿataw ʿutuwwan kabīran
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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They who look not forward to meet Us say, "If the angels be not sent down to us, or unless we behold our Lord. . . ." Ah! they are proud of heart, and exceed with great excess
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
Those who do not expect to meet Us say, "If only the angels were sent down to us, or we could see our Lord." They have grown arrogant within themselves, and have become excessively defiant.
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 those who look not for a meeting with Us say: Why are angels not sent down unto us and (Why) do we not see our Lord! Assuredly they think too highly of themselves and are scornful with great pride
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 those who do not hope to meet us say, 'Unless the angels be sent down to us, or we see our Lord....!' They are too big with pride in their souls and they have exceeded with a great excess
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
They who hope not to meet Us at the resurrection say, unless the angels be sent down unto us, or we see our Lord Himself, we will not believe. Verily they behave themselves arrogantly; and have transgressed with an enormous transgression
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
Ata që nuk presin të takohen me Ne, thonë: "Përse nuk na dërgohen melekët ose ta shohim Zotin tonë?" Në të vërtetë, ata u treguan shumë mendjemëdhenj dhe kaluan çdo kufi.
যারা আমার সাক্ষাৎ প্রত্যাশা করে না, তারা বলে: ‘আমাদের নিকট ফিরিশতা নাযিল হয় না কেন? অথবা আমরা আমাদের রবকে দেখতে পাই না কেন’? অবশ্যই তারা তো তাদের অন্তরে অহংকার পোষণ করেছে এবং তারা গুরুতর সীমালঙ্ঘন করেছে।
Oni koji ne vjeruju da će pred Nas stati govore: “Zašto nam se ne pošalju meleki ili zašto Gospodara svog ne vidimo?” Oni su, zaista, u dušama svojim oholi, a u nepravičnosti su sve granice prešli.
Oni koji ne vjeruju da će pred Nas stati govore: “Zašto nam se ne pošalju anđeli ili zašto Gospodara svog ne vidimo?” Oni su, zaista, u dušama svojim oholi, a u nepravičnosti su sve granice prešli.
Ɓen ɓe njortaaki hawroyde e amen mbi'i: "Ko hannoo jippinee e makko Maleykaaji ɓen, ma min nji'a Joomi amen?" Gooŋɗii ɓee mawnintinike ka wonkiiji maɓɓe, ɓe townitii townitaare mawnunde.
და თქვეს მათ, ვინც ჩვენთან შეხვედრის იმედი არ აქვთ [ანუ მათ, ვისაც არ სწამს განკითხვის დღე]: «ჩვენთან რატომ არ გარდმოევლინნენ ანგელოზები (რომ ეთქვათ, რომ მუჰამმადი სიმართლეს ამბობს)? ან რატომ არ ვიხილეთ საკუთარი თვალით ჩვენი უფალი?» ისინი საკუთარ თავზე გაამაყდნენ და თავიანთი ამ სიტყვებით ნებადართულის ზღვარს ძლიერად გადააბიჯეს.
Und diejenigen, die nicht die Begegnung mit Uns erwarten, sag(t)en: „Würden doch die Engel auf uns herabgesandt, oder könnten wir doch unseren Herrn sehen!“ So haben sie sich ja hochmütig verhalten in Bezug auf sich selbst, und sie lehnen sich in großer Missachtung auf.
Εκείνοι που δεν πιστεύουν στη συνάντησή Μας (την Ημέρα της Κρίσεως), λένε: «Αν στελνόντουσαν σε μας οι Άγγελοι ή βλέπαμε τον Κύριό μας, (θα είχαμε πιστέψει).» Πράγματι, έγιναν πολύ αλαζονικοί μέσα τους (μ' αυτά που είπαν) και παραβίασαν πολύ τα όρια.
तथा उन लोगों ने कहा जो हमसे मिलने की आशा नहीं रखते : हमपर फ़रिश्ते क्यों न उतारे गए, या हम अपने रब को देखते? नि:संदेह वे अपने दिलों में बहुत बड़े बन गए तथा बड़ी सरकशी[12] पर उतर आए।
E dissero quelli che non aspettano il Nostro incontro: «Se fossero scesi gli angeli su di noi, o vedessimo il nostro Dio!» Si sono insuperbiti nell’animo, e hanno superato i limiti della trasgressione.
21. Ir tie, kurie nesitiki Susisitikimo su Mumis (t. y. tie, kurie neigia Prikėlimo Dieną ir Amžinąjį gyvenimą) sako: „Kodėl angelai nenuleidžiami mums arba kodėl nematome savo Viešpaties?“ Iš tiesų, jie galvoja per daug gerai apie save ir jie yra pašaipūs su didžiu pasipūtimu.
Warri qunnamtii keenya hin kajeelle (hin sodaanne), “sila maaliif Maleykonni nutti hin buufamne? yookiin maaliif Gooftaa keenya hin argine?” jedhan. Dhugumatti, isaan lubbuu isaanii keessatti boonaniiru; jallina guddaas jallataniiru.
И сказали те, которые не ожидают встречи с Нами: «Почему же не были ниспосланы к нам ангелы, или [почему бы] нам не увидеть нашего Господа?» Воистину, они возгордились в своих душах и проявили великую дерзость.
Они који не верују да ће пред Нас стати говоре: “Зашто нам се не пошаљу анђели или зашто Господара свог не видимо?” Они су, заиста, у душама својим охоли, а у неверству су све границе прешли.
Na walisema wale wasiotarajia kukutana nasi, "Mbona sisi hatukuteremshiwa Malaika au tumwone nasi Mola wetu Mlezi?" Hakika, hawa wamejiona bora nafsi zao; na wamepanda kichwa, vikubwa mno!
De som förväntar sig att aldrig någonsin möta oss säger: ”Kunde inte änglar ha sänts till oss eller borde vi inte få se vår Herre?” De är uppfyllda av högmod och har gått alltför långt i sitt trots.
Bizimle karşılaşmayı ummayanlar; "Bize ya melekler indirilmeliydi ya da Rabbimizi görmeliydik." dediler. Şüphesiz onlar, kendi nefislerinde büyüklüğe kapıldılar ve büyük bir taşkınlık gösterdiler.
اور جنہیں ہماری ملاقات کی توقع نہیں انہوں نے کہا کہ ہم پر فرشتے کیوں نہیں اتارے جاتے[1] ؟ یا ہم اپنی آنکھوں سے اپنے رب کو دیکھ لیتے[2]؟ ان لوگوں نے اپنے آپ کو ہی بہت بڑا سمجھ رکھا ہے اور سخت سرکشی کرلی ہے.[3]
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فَقَدْ كَذَّبُوكُم بِمَا تَقُولُونَ فَمَا تَسْتَطِيعُونَ صَرْفًا وَلَا نَصْرًا وَمَن يَظْلِم مِّنكُمْ نُذِقْهُ عَذَابًا كَبِيرًا
Easy-read (simplified)faqad kadhdhabookum bimaa taqooloona famaa tastatee'oona sarfan walaa nasran waman yazlim minkum nudhiqhu 'adhaaban kabeeraa
DIN 31635faqad kaḏḏabūkum bimā taqūlūna famā tastaṭīʿūna ṣarfan walā naṣran waman yaẓlim minkum nuḏiqhu ʿaḏāban kabīran
The translators word this verse differently
They have denied you because of what you say; so you can neither avert, nor help. Whoever among you commits injustice, We will make him taste a grievous punishment.
Thus they will give you the lie regarding what ye say, then ye can neither avert (the doom) nor obtain help. And whoso among you doeth wrong, We shall make him taste great torment
And now have they proved you liars for what ye say, and they cannot ward off or help. And he of you who does wrong we will make him taste great torment
Then will God say to the Idolaters, "Now have they made you liars in what ye say, and they have no power to avert your doom, or to succour you." whosoever of you thus offendeth, we will make him taste a great punishment
And God shall say unto their worshippers, now have these convinced you of falsehood, in that which ye say: They can neither avert your punishment, nor give you any assistance. And whoever of you shall be guilty of injustice, him will We cause to taste a grievous torment
وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا قَبْلَكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ إِلَّآ إِنَّهُمْ لَيَأْكُلُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ وَيَمْشُونَ فِى ٱلْأَسْوَاقِ وَجَعَلْنَا بَعْضَكُمْ لِبَعْضٍ فِتْنَةً أَتَصْبِرُونَ وَكَانَ رَبُّكَ بَصِيرًا
Easy-read (simplified)wamaa arsalnaa qablaka mina l-mursaleena illaa innahum laya'kuloona t-ta'aama wayamshoona fee l-'aswaaqi waja'alnaa ba'dakum liba'din fitnatan atasbiroona wakaana rabbuka baseeraa
DIN 31635wamā ʾarsalnā qablaka mina l-mursalīna ʾillā ʾinnahum layaʾkulūna ṭ-ṭaʿāma wayamšūna fī l-ʾaswāqi waǧaʿalnā baʿḍakum libaʿḍin fitnatan ʾataṣbirūna wakāna rabbuka baṣīran
We never sent any messengers before you, but they ate food and walked in the marketplaces. And We made some of you tempters for one another-will you be patient? Your Lord is always Observing.
We never sent before thee any messengers but lo! they verily ate food and walked in the markets. And We have appointed some of you a test for others: Will ye be steadfast? And thy Lord is ever Seer
We have not sent before thee any messengers but that they ate food and walked in the markets; but we have made some of you a trial to others: will ye be patient? thy Lord doth ever look
Never have we sent Apostles before thee who ate not common food, and walked not the streets. And we test you by means of each other. Will ye be steadfast? Thy Lord is looking on
We have sent no messengers before thee, but they ate food, and walked through the streets: And We make some of you an occasion of trial unto others. Will ye persevere with patience? since your Lord regardeth your perseverance
25:21 — the verse above
يَوْمَ يَرَوْنَ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةَ لَا بُشْرَىٰ يَوْمَئِذٍ لِّلْمُجْرِمِينَ وَيَقُولُونَ حِجْرًا مَّحْجُورًا
Easy-read (simplified)yawma yarawna l-malaa'ikata laa bushraa yawma'idhin lilmujrimeena wayaqooloona hijran mahjooraa
DIN 31635yawma yarawna l-malāʾikata lā bušrā yawmaʾiḏin lilmuǧrimīna wayaqūlūna ḥiǧran maḥǧūran
On the Day when they see the angels-there will be no good news for sinners on that Day; and they will say, "A protective refuge."
On the day when they behold the angels, on that day there will be no good tidings for the guilty; and they will cry: A forbidding ban
The day they shall see the angels,- no glad tidings on that day for the sinners, and they shall say, 'It is rigorously forbidden
On the day when they shall see the angels, no good news shall there be for the guilty ones, and they shall cry out, "A barrier that cannot be passed
The day whereon they shall see the angels, there shall be no glad tidings on that day for the wicked; and they shall say, be this removed far from us
وَقَدِمْنَآ إِلَىٰ مَا عَمِلُوا۟ مِنْ عَمَلٍ فَجَعَلْنَٰهُ هَبَآءً مَّنثُورًا
Easy-read (simplified)waqadimnaa ilaa maa 'amiloo min 'amalin faja'alnaahu habaa'an manthooraa
DIN 31635waqadimnā ʾilā mā ʿamilū min ʿamalin faǧaʿalnāhu habāʾan manṯūran
We will proceed to the works they did, and will turn them into scattered dust.
And We shall turn unto the work they did and make it scattered motes
And we will go on to the works which they have done, and make them like motes in a sunbeam scattered
Then will we proceed to the works which they have wrought, and make them as scattered dust
And We will come unto the work which they shall have wrought, and We will make it as dust scattered abroad
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
وَقَالَ الَّذِينَ لَا يَرْجُونَ لِقَاءَنَا لَوْلَا أُنزِلَ عَلَيْنَا الْمَلَائِكَةُ أَوْ نَرَىٰ رَبَّنَا لَقَدِ اسْتَكْبَرُوا فِي أَنفُسِهِمْ وَعَتَوْا عُتُوًّا كَبِيرًا
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Simple) ·Simple, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
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