وَتِلْكَ ٱلْأَمْثَٰلُ نَضْرِبُهَا لِلنَّاسِ وَمَا يَعْقِلُهَآ إِلَّا ٱلْعَٰلِمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)watilka l-'amthaalu nadribuhaa lilnnaasi wamaa ya'qiluhaa illaa l-'aalimoon
DIN 31635watilka l-ʾamṯālu naḍribuhā lilnnāsi wamā yaʿqiluhā ʾillā l-ʿālimūna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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These similitudes do We propound unto men: But none understand them, except the wise
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
These examples-We put them forward to the people; but none grasps them except the learned.
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
As for these similitudes, We coin them for mankind, but none will grasp their meaning save the wise
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
These are parables which we have struck out for men; but none will understand them, save those who know
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
These similitudes do we set forth to men: and none understand them except the wise
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
Këta janë shembuj që Ne ua sjellim njerëzve, por ata i kuptojnë vetëm të diturit.
আর এসব দৃষ্টান্ত আমি মানুষের জন্যই পেশ করে থাকি; কিন্তু জ্ঞানীরা ছাড়া কেউ তা বুঝে না।
To su primjeri koje Mi ljudima navodimo, ali ih samo učeni shvaćaju.
To su primjeri koje Mi ljudima navodimo, ali ih samo učeni shvaćaju.
Ɗii ko yeruuji ɗe Min piyanta yimɓe ɓen; ko woni tun, paamataa ɗen, si wonaa annduɓe ɓen.
ეს მაგალითები მოგვაქვს ხალხისათვის და ვერავინ გაიაზრებს მათ, გარდა მცოდნეთა.
Und diese Gleichnisse führen Wir an für die Menschen. Aber nur die Wissenden verstehen sie.
Τέτοια παραδείγματα παρουσιάζουμε στους ανθρώπους, αλλά δε θα τα συλλογιστούν παρά μόνο εκείνοι που έχουν γνώση.
और ये उदाहरण हैं, जो हम लोगों के लिए प्रस्तुत करते हैं और इन्हें केवल जानने वाले ही समझते हैं।
E quelli sono gli esempi che Noi mostriamo agli uomini, ma non li comprendono se non i sapienti.
43. Ir šiuos panašumus Mes pateikiame žmonijai. Tačiau niekas nesupras jų, išskyrus tie, kurie turi žinių (apie Allahą ir Jo Ženklus).
Fakkeenyota san namootaaf ishee ni goona; beektota malee ishee hin hubatu.
Это притчи, которые Мы приводим людям, но разумеют их лишь обладающие знанием.
То су примери које Ми наводимо људима, али их само учени схватају.
Na hiyo ni mifano tunawapigia watu, na hawaifahamu isipokuwa wenye elimu.
Vi lägger fram dessa liknelser för människorna, men bara de insiktsfulla förstår dem.
İşte bunlar, insanlar için verdiğimiz örneklerdir. Fakat onlara âlimlerden başkası akıl erdiremez.
ہم ان مثالوں کو لوگوں کے لیے بیان فرما رہے ہیں[1] انہیں صرف علم والے ہی سمجھتے ہیں.[2]
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مَثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ أَوْلِيَآءَ كَمَثَلِ ٱلْعَنكَبُوتِ ٱتَّخَذَتْ بَيْتًا وَإِنَّ أَوْهَنَ ٱلْبُيُوتِ لَبَيْتُ ٱلْعَنكَبُوتِ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ يَعْلَمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)mathalu lladheena takhadhoo min dooni llaahi awliyaa'a kamathali l-'ankabooti takhadhat baytan wa'inna awhana l-buyooti labaytu l-'ankabooti law kaanoo ya'lamoon
DIN 31635maṯalu llaḏīna taḫaḏū min dūni llāhi ʾawliyāʾa kamaṯali l-ʿankabūti taḫaḏat baytan waʾinna ʾawhana l-buyūti labaytu l-ʿankabūti law kānū yaʿlamūna
The likeness of those who take to themselves protectors other than God is that of the spider. It builds a house. But the most fragile of houses is the spider's house. If they only knew.
The likeness of those who choose other patrons than Allah is as the likeness of the spider when she taketh unto herself a house, and lo! the frailest of all houses is the spider's house, if they but knew
The likeness of those who take, beside God, patrons is as the likeness of a spider, that takes to himself a house; and, verily, the weakest of houses is a spider's house, if they did but know
The likeness for those who take to themselves guardians instead of God is the likeness of the SPIDER who buildeth her a house: But verily, frailest of all houses surely is the house of the spider. Did they but know this
The likness of those who take other patrons besides God, is as the likeness of the spider, which maketh herself a house: But the weakest of all houses surely is the house of the spider; if they knew this
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَعْلَمُ مَا يَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦ مِن شَىْءٍ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
Easy-read (simplified)inna llaaha ya'lamu maa yad'oona min doonihi min shay'in wahuwa l-'azeezu l-hakeem
DIN 31635ʾinna llāha yaʿlamu mā yadʿūna min dūnihi min šayʾin wahuwa l-ʿazīzu l-ḥakīmu
God knows what they invoke besides Him. He is the Almighty, the Wise.
Lo! Allah knoweth what thing they invoke instead of Him. He is the Mighty, the Wise
Verily, God knows whatever thing they call upon beside Him; for He is the mighty, wise
God truly knoweth all that they call on beside Him; and He is the Mighty, the Wise
Moreover God knoweth what things they invoke, besides Him; and He is the mighty, the wise
29:43 — the verse above
خَلَقَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ بِٱلْحَقِّ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَةً لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)khalaqa llaahu s-samaawaati wal-'arda bil-haqqi inna fee dhaalika la'aayatan lilmu'mineen
DIN 31635ḫalaqa llāhu s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍa bil-ḥaqqi ʾinna fī ḏālika laʾāyatan lilmuʾminīna
God created the heavens and the earth with truth. Surely in that is a sign for the believers.
Allah created the heavens and the earth with truth. Lo! therein is indeed a portent for believers
God created the heavens and the earth in truth; verily, in this is a sign unto believers
God hath created the Heavens and the Earth for a serious end. Verily in this is a sign to those who believe
God hath created the heavens and the earth in truth: Verily herein is a sign unto the true believers
ٱتْلُ مَآ أُوحِىَ إِلَيْكَ مِنَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ وَأَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ إِنَّ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ تَنْهَىٰ عَنِ ٱلْفَحْشَآءِ وَٱلْمُنكَرِ وَلَذِكْرُ ٱللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تَصْنَعُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)utlu maa oohiya ilayka mina l-kitaabi wa'aqimi s-salaata inna s-salaata tanhaa 'ani l-fahshaa'i wal-munkari waladhikru llaahi akbaru wallaahu ya'lamu maa tasna'oon
DIN 31635utlu mā ʾūḥiya ʾilayka mina l-kitābi waʾaqimi ṣ-ṣalāta ʾinna ṣ-ṣalāta tanhā ʿani l-faḥšāʾi wal-munkari walaḏikru llāhi ʾakbaru wallāhu yaʿlamu mā taṣnaʿūna
The translators word this verse differently
Recite what is revealed to you of the Scripture, and perform the prayer. The prayer prevents indecencies and evils. And the remembrance of God is greater. And God knows what you do.
Recite that which hath been inspired in thee of the Scripture, and establish worship. Lo! worship preserveth from lewdness and iniquity, but verily remembrance of Allah is more important. And Allah knoweth what ye do
Recite what has been revealed to thee of the Book; and be steadfast in prayer; verily, prayer forbids sin and wrong; and surely the mention of God is greater; for God knows what ye do
Recite the portions of the Book which have been revealed to thee and discharge the duty of prayer: for prayer restraineth from the filthy and the blame-worthy. And the gravest duty is the remembrance of God; and God knoweth what ye do
Rehearse that which hath been revealed unto thee of the book of the Koran: And be constant at prayer; for prayer preserveth a man from filthy crimes, and from that which is blamable; and the remembering of God is surely a most important duty. God knoweth that which ye do
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
وَتِلْكَ الْأَمْثَالُ نَضْرِبُهَا لِلنَّاسِ وَمَا يَعْقِلُهَا إِلَّا الْعَالِمُونَ
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Simple) ·Simple, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
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