وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُم مَّنْ خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَسَخَّرَ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ لَيَقُولُنَّ ٱللَّهُ فَأَنَّىٰ يُؤْفَكُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wala'in sa'altahum man khalaqa s-samaawaati wal-'arda wasakhkhara sh-shamsa wal-qamara layaqoolunna llaahu fa'annaa yu'fakoon
DIN 31635walaʾin saʾaltahum man ḫalaqa s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍa wasaḫḫara š-šamsa wal-qamara layaqūlunna llāhu faʾannā yuʾfakūna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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And if you asked them, "Who created the heavens and the earth and regulated the sun and the moon?" They would say, "God." Why then do they deviate?
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 if thou wert to ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth, and constrained the sun and the moon (to their appointed work)? they would say: Allah. How then are they turned away
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 if thou shouldst ask them, 'Who created the heavens and the earth, and subjected the sun and the moon?' they will surely say, 'God!' how then can they lie
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
If thou ask them who hath created the Heavens and the Earth, and hath imposed laws on the sun and on the moon, they will certainly say, "God." How then can they devise lies
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
Verily, if thou ask the Meccans, who hath created the heavens and the earth, and hath obliged the sun and the moon to serve in their courses; they will answer, God. How therefore do they lie, in acknowledging of other gods
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
Nëse do t'i pyesje ata se kush i krijoi qiejt e Tokën dhe i nënshtroi Diellin e Hënën, ata, me siguri, do të thonë: "Allahu!" Përse largohen atëherë?!
আর তুমি যদি তাদেরকে জিজ্ঞেস করোঃ ‘কে আসমানসমূহ ও জমিনকে সৃষ্টি করেছেন এবং চাঁদ ও সূর্যকে (তোমাদের জন্যে) নিয়োজিত করেছেন?’ তারা অবশ্যই বলবে: ‘আল্লাহ’। তাহলে (এক আল্লাহকে বাদ দিয়ে) কোথায় তাদের ফিরানো হচ্ছে?
A da ih upitaš: “Ko je nebesa i Zemlju stvorio i ko je Sunce i Mjesec potčinio?”, sigurno bi rekli: “Allah!” Pa kuda se onda odmeću?
A da ih upitaš: “Tko je nebesa i Zemlju stvorio i tko je Sunce i Mjesec potčinio?” sigurno bi rekli: “Allah!” Pa kuda se onda odmeću?
Pellet, si a laɓndiima ɓe: "Ko hommbo tagi kammuu- li ɗiin e leydi ndin, O elti na'ange nge e lewru ndu?" Ma ɓe mbi'u: "Ko Alla". Ko holno ɓe ferlitoraa (e gooŋɗingol ngol)?
და თუ ჰკითხავ მათ: «ვინ შექმნა ცანი და მიწა და ვინ დაიმორჩილა მზე და მთვარე?» უთუოდ იტყვიან [მრავალღმერთიანები]: «ალლაჰმა», და როგორ არიან ისინი მიბრუნებულნი [ჭეშმარიტი რწმენისგან].
Und wenn du sie fragst, wer die Himmel und die Erde erschaffen und die Sonne und den Mond dienstbar gemacht hat, sagen sie ganz gewiss: „Allah.“ Wie lassen sie sich doch (vom Glauben) abwenden?
Αν (ω, Προφήτη) τους ρωτούσες (τους ειδωλολάτρες): «Ποιος δημιούργησε τους ουρανούς και τη γη, και έκανε τον ήλιο και τη σελήνη υποταγμένα (να υπηρετούν τους δούλους Του);», θα έλεγαν: «Ο Αλλάχ.» Πώς λοιπόν απομακρύνονται (από την πίστη στον Αλλάχ και λατρεύουν ψεύτικους θεούς);
और निश्चय यदि आप उनसे पूछें कि आकाशों और धरती को किसने पैदा किया और (किसने) सूर्य और चाँद को वशीभूत किया? तो वे अवश्य कहेंगे कि अल्लाह ने। तो फिर वे कहाँ बहकाए जा रहे हैं?
E se tu chiedessi loro: «Chi ha creato i cieli e la terra e ha asservito il sole e la luna?» direbbero: «Allāh». Come fanno ad allontanarsi?
61. Ir jei tu paklaustum jų: „Kas sukūrė dangus ir žemę ir pavergė saulę ir mėnulį?“ Jie tikrai atsakys: „Allahas.“ Tad kaip jie nukrypsta (kaip daugiadieviai ir netikintieji)?
“eenyutu samiifi dachii uumee, aduufi baatiis laaffise?” jettee yoo isaan gaafatte “Allaahdha” siin jedhu. Akkamitti (tawhiida irraa) garagalfamu ree?
Если ты спросишь их: «Кто сотворил небеса и землю и подчинил солнце и луну?», они непременно скажут: «Аллах». Так как же они могут быть настолько отвращены от истины?
А да их упиташ: „Ко је створио небеса и Земљу и ко је потчинио Сунце и Месец?“ Сигурно би рекли: „Аллах!“, па куда се онда одмећу!?
Na ukiwauliza; ni nani aliyeumba mbingu na ardhi na akafanya jua na mwezi kutiii amri yake? Bila ya shaka, watasema: Mwenyezi Mungu. Wapi basi wanakogeuzwa?
Om du frågar dem: ”Vem skapade himlarna och jorden och underordnade solen och månen?” kommer de helt säkert att svara: ”Det är Gud.” Varför vänder de sig då bort?
Andolsun, eğer onlara; “Gökleri ve yeri kim yarattı? Güneşi ve Ay'ı hizmetinize kim verdi?” diye soracak olsan mutlaka, “Allah” diyeceklerdir. O hâlde nasıl (haktan) döndürülüyorlar?
اور اگر آپ ان سے دریافت کریں کہ زمین وآسمان کا خالق اور سورج چاند کو کام میں لگانے واﻻ کون ہے؟ تو ان کا جواب یہی ہوگا کہ اللہ تعالیٰ[1] ، پھر کدھر الٹے جا رہے ہیں.[2]
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ٱلَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا۟ وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)alladheena sabaroo wa'alaa rabbihim yatawakkaloon
DIN 31635allaḏīna ṣabarū waʿalā rabbihim yatawakkalūna
Those who endure patiently, and in their Lord they trust.
Who persevere, and put their trust in their Lord
those who are patient and rely upon their Lord
Who patiently endure, and put their trust in their Lord
who persevere with patience, and put their trust in their Lord
وَكَأَيِّن مِّن دَآبَّةٍ لَّا تَحْمِلُ رِزْقَهَا ٱللَّهُ يَرْزُقُهَا وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَهُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
Easy-read (simplified)waka'ayyin min daabbatin laa tahmilu rizqahaa llaahu yarzuquhaa wa'iyyaakum wahuwa s-samee'u l-'aleem
DIN 31635wakaʾayyin min dābbatin lā taḥmilu rizqahā llāhu yarzuquhā waʾiyyākum wahuwa s-samīʿu l-ʿalīmu
The translators word this verse differently
How many a creature there is that does not carry its provision? God provides for them, and for you. He is the Hearer, the Knowledgeable.
And how many an animal there is that beareth not its own provision! Allah provideth for it and for you. He is the Hearer, the Knower
How many a beast cannot carry its own provision! God provides for it and for you; He both hears and knows
How many animals are there which provide not their own food! God feedeth them and you. He Heareth, Knoweth all things
How many beasts are there, which provide not their food? It is God who provideth food for them, and for you; and He both heareth and knoweth
29:61 — the verse above
ٱللَّهُ يَبْسُطُ ٱلرِّزْقَ لِمَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ وَيَقْدِرُ لَهُۥٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)allaahu yabsutu r-rizqa liman yashaa'u min 'ibaadihi wayaqdiru lahu inna llaaha bikulli shay'in 'aleem
DIN 31635allāhu yabsuṭu r-rizqa liman yašāʾu min ʿibādihi wayaqdiru lahu ʾinna llāha bikulli šayʾin ʿalīmun
The translators word this verse differently
God expands the provision for whomever He wills of His servants, and restricts it. God is Cognizant of all things.
Allah maketh the provision wide for whom He will of His bondmen, and straiteneth it for whom (He will). Lo! Allah is Aware of all things
God extends provision to whomsoever He will of His servants, or doles it out to him; verily, God all things doth know
God lavisheth supplies on such of his servants as He pleaseth or giveth to them by measure. God knoweth all things
God maketh abundant provision for such of his servants as He pleaseth; and is sparing unto him, if he pleaseth: For God knoweth all things
وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُم مَّن نَّزَّلَ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءً فَأَحْيَا بِهِ ٱلْأَرْضَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَوْتِهَا لَيَقُولُنَّ ٱللَّهُ قُلِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ بَلْ أَكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْقِلُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wala'in sa'altahum man nazzala mina s-samaa'i maa'an fa'ahyaa bihi l-'arda min ba'di mawtihaa layaqoolunna llaahu quli l-hamdu lillaahi bal aktharuhum laa ya'qiloon
DIN 31635walaʾin saʾaltahum man nazzala mina s-samāʾi māʾan faʾaḥyā bihi l-ʾarḍa min baʿdi mawtihā layaqūlunna llāhu quli l-ḥamdu lillāhi bal ʾakṯaruhum lā yaʿqilūna
And if you asked them, "Who sends water down from the sky, with which He revives the earth after it had died?" They would say, "God." Say, "Praise be to God." But most of them do not understand.
And if thou wert to ask them: Who causeth water to come down from the sky, and therewith reviveth the earth after its death? they verily would say: Allah. Say: Praise be to Allah! But most of them have no sense
And if thou shouldst ask them, 'Who sends down from the heavens water and quickens therewith the earth in its death?' they will surely say, 'God!' say, 'And praise be to God!' nay, most of them have no sense
If thou ask them who sendeth rain from heaven, and by it quickeneth the earth, after it hath been dead, they will certainly answer, "God." SAY: Praise be to God! Yet most of them do not understand
Verily if thou ask them, who sendeth rain from heaven, and thereby quickeneth the earth, after it hath been dead; they will answer, God. Say, God be praised! But the greater part of them do not understand
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُم مَّنْ خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَسَخَّرَ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ فَأَنَّىٰ يُؤْفَكُونَ
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Simple) ·Simple, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
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