وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُم مَّنْ خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ لَيَقُولُنَّ ٱللَّهُ قُلِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ بَلْ أَكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wala'in sa'altahum man khalaqa s-samaawaati wal-'arda layaqoolunna llaahu quli l-hamdu lillaahi bal aktharuhum laa ya'lamoon
DIN 31635walaʾin saʾaltahum man ḫalaqa s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍa layaqūlunna llāhu quli l-ḥamdu lillāhi bal ʾakṯaruhum lā yaʿlamūna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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And if you ask them, "Who created the heavens and the earth?" They will say, "God." Say, "Praise be to God." But most of them do not know.
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
If thou shouldst ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth? they would answer: Allah. Say: Praise be to Allah! But most of them know not
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, they will surely say, 'God.' Say, 'Praise be to God!' but most of them do not 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
If thou ask them who hath created the heavens and the earth, they will certainly reply, "God." SAY: God be praised! But most of them have no knowledge
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
If thou ask them who hath created the heavens and the earth, they will surely answer, God. Say, God be praised! But the greater part of them do not understand
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 dhe Tokën, me siguri do të thonë: "Allahu!" Thuaj: "Lavdërimi i takon Allahut" Por, shumica e tyre nuk dinë.
আর যদি হে রাসূল! তুমি তাদেরকে জিজ্ঞাসা করো, ‘কে আসমানসমূহ ও জমিন সৃষ্টি করেছেন?’ তারা অবশ্যই বলবে, ‘আল্লাহ।’ তখন তুমি (তাদেরকে) বলো: ‘সমস্ত প্রশংসা আল্লাহর; কিন্তু তাদের অধিকাংশই জানে না।’ (৫) (৫) কে প্রশংসার হকদার? তারা তা জানে না।
A da ih upitaš: “Ko je stvorio nebesa i Zemlju?”, sigurno bi rekli: “Allah!” A ti reci: “Hvaljen neka je Allah!”, samo što većina njih ne zna.
A da ih upitaš: “Tko je stvorio nebesa i Zemlju?” sigurno bi rekli: “Allah!” A ti reci: “Hvaljen neka je Allah!” samo što većina njih ne zna.
Pellet, si a lamndike ɓe : "Ko hommbo tagi kammuuji ɗin e leydi ndin?" Ma ɓe mbi'i'u: "Ko Alla!" Maaku: "Jettooje ngoodanii Alla!". Kono ko ɓuri ɗuuɗude e maɓɓe nganndaa.
და თუ ჰკითხავ მათ: «ვინ შექმნა ცანი და მიწა?» ისინი უეჭველად იტყვიან: «ალლაჰმა». თქვი: «ქება-დიდება ალლაჰს!» მაგრამ მათმა უმრავლესობამ არ იცის.
Und wenn du sie fragst, wer die Himmel und die Erde erschaffen hat, sagen sie ganz gewiss: „Allah.“ Sag: „(Das) Lob gebührt Allah.“ Aber nein! Die meisten von ihnen wissen nicht.
Αν τους ρωτούσες (ω, Προφήτη): «Ποιος δημιούργησε τους ουρανούς και τη γη;» Θα έλεγαν: «Ο Αλλάχ!» Πες: «Όλος ο έπαινος ανήκει στον Αλλάχ (που φανέρωσε την αλήθεια από την ομολογία σας).» Αλλά οι περισσότεροι απ' αυτούς δε γνωρίζουν (και δε συλλογίζονται σε Ποιον ανήκει όλος ο έπαινος, και έτσι, αποδίδουν σ' Αυτόν εταίρους στη λατρεία)!
और यदि आप उनसे प्रश्न करें कि आकाशों और धरती को किसने पैदा किया? तो वे अवश्य कहेंगे कि अल्लाह ने। आप कह दें कि सब प्रशंसा अल्लाह के लिए है, बल्कि उनमें अधिकतर नहीं जानते।[12]
E se chiedi loro: “Chi ha creato i cieli e la terra?” Diranno: «Allāh.» Di’: «La Lode sia Allāh» +. Ma la maggior parte di loro non sa.
25. O jei tu (Muchammedai ﷺ) klausi jų: „Kas sukūrė dangus ir žemę?“ jie užtikrintai sako: „Allahas.“ Sakyk: „Visa šlovė ir padėka Allahui.“ Tačiau dauguma iš jų nežino.
“Samiileefi dachii eenyutu uume?” (jettee) yoo isaan gaafatte “Rabbi” jedhu. (Yaa Muhammad!) jedhi “Faaruun hundi kan Rabbiiti”, Garuu irra hedduun isaanii hin beekanu.
Если ты спросишь их: «Кто сотворил небеса и землю?», они непременно скажут: «Аллах». Скажи: «Хвала Аллаху!» Нет, напротив, большинство их не ведает.
А да их упиташ: „Ко је створио небеса и Земљу?“ Сигурно би рекли: „Аллах!“ А ти реци: „Хваљен нека је Аллах!“ Само што већина њих не зна.
Na ukiwauliza nani aliyeziumba mbingu na ardhi? Bila shaka watasema, Mwenyezi Mungu. Wewe sema Alhamdulillahi! Sifa njema zote ni za Mwenyezi Mungu. Lakini wengi wao hawajui.
Om du frågar dem vem som skapade himlarna och jorden, svarar de helt säkert: ”Det är Gud!” Säg: ”All lovprisning tillkommer Gud!” Men de flesta av dem vet inte.
Andolsun ki, onlara: "Gökleri ve yeri kim yarattı?" diye sorsan muhakkak: "Allah" diyeceklerdir.De ki: "Hamt Allah'adır." Hayır, onların çoğu bilmiyorlar.
اگر آپ ان سے دریافت کریں کہ آسمان وزمین کا خالق کون ہے؟ تو یہ ضرور جواب دیں گے کہ اللہ[1] ، تو کہہ دیجئے کہ سب تعریفوں کے ﻻئق اللہ ہی ہے[2]، لیکن ان میں کے اکثر بے علم ہیں.
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وَمَن كَفَرَ فَلَا يَحْزُنكَ كُفْرُهُۥٓ إِلَيْنَا مَرْجِعُهُمْ فَنُنَبِّئُهُم بِمَا عَمِلُوٓا۟ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ
Easy-read (simplified)waman kafara falaa yahzunka kufruhu ilaynaa marji'uhum fanunabbi'uhum bimaa 'amiloo inna llaaha 'aleemun bidhaati s-sudoor
DIN 31635waman kafara falā yaḥzunka kufruhu ʾilaynā marǧiʿuhum fanunabbiʾuhum bimā ʿamilū ʾinna llāha ʿalīmun biḏāti ṣ-ṣudūri
The translators word this verse differently
Whoever disbelieves-let not his disbelief sadden you. To Us is their return. Then We will inform them of what they did. God knows what lies within the hearts.
And whosoever disbelieveth, let not his disbelief afflict thee (O Muhammad). Unto Us is their return, and We shall tell them what they did. Lo! Allah is Aware of what is in the breasts (of men)
But he who misbelieves, let not his misbelief grieve thee; to us is their return, and we will inform them of what they do; - for, verily, God knows the nature of men's breasts
But let not the unbelief of the unbelieving grieve thee: unto us shall they return: then will we tell them of their doings; for God knoweth the very secrets of the breast
But whoever shall be an unbeliever, let not his unbelief grieve thee: Unto Us shall they return; then will We declare unto them that which they have done, for God knoweth the innermost parts of the breasts of men
نُمَتِّعُهُمْ قَلِيلًا ثُمَّ نَضْطَرُّهُمْ إِلَىٰ عَذَابٍ غَلِيظٍ
Easy-read (simplified)numatti'uhum qaleelan thumma nadtarruhum ilaa 'adhaabin ghaleez
DIN 31635numattiʿuhum qalīlan ṯumma naḍṭarruhum ʾilā ʿaḏābin ġalīẓin
The translators word this verse differently
We give them a little comfort; then We compel them to a harsh torment.
We give them comfort for a little, and then We drive them to a heavy doom
We will let them enjoy themselves a little; then we will force them to rigorous woe
Yet a little while will we provide for them: afterwards will we force them to a stern punishment
We will suffer them to enjoy this world for a little while: Afterwards We will drive them to a severe punishment
31:25 — the verse above
لِلَّهِ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلْغَنِىُّ ٱلْحَمِيدُ
Easy-read (simplified)lillaahi maa fee s-samaawaati wal-'ardi inna llaaha huwa l-ghaniyyu l-hameed
DIN 31635lillāhi mā fī s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi ʾinna llāha huwa l-ġaniyyu l-ḥamīdu
To God belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. God is the Rich, the Praised.
Unto Allah belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. Lo! Allah, He is the Absolute, the Owner of Praise
God's is what is in the heavens and what is in the earth; verily, God, He is the independent, worthy of praise
God's, whatever is in the Heavens and the Earth! for God, He is the Rich, the Praiseworthy
Unto God belongeth whatever is in heaven and earth: For God is the self-sufficient, the praise-worthy
وَلَوْ أَنَّمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مِن شَجَرَةٍ أَقْلَٰمٌ وَٱلْبَحْرُ يَمُدُّهُۥ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِۦ سَبْعَةُ أَبْحُرٍ مَّا نَفِدَتْ كَلِمَٰتُ ٱللَّهِ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)walaw annamaa fee l-'ardi min shajaratin aqlaamun wal-bahru yamudduhu min ba'dihi sab'atu abhurin maa nafidat kalimaatu llaahi inna llaaha 'azeezun hakeem
DIN 31635walaw ʾannamā fī l-ʾarḍi min šaǧaratin ʾaqlāmun wal-baḥru yamudduhu min baʿdihi sabʿatu ʾabḥurin mā nafidat kalimātu llāhi ʾinna llāha ʿazīzun ḥakīmun
If all the trees on earth were pens, filled by the ocean, with seven more oceans besides, the Words of God would not run out. God is Majestic and Wise.
And if all the trees in the earth were pens, and the sea, with seven more seas to help it, (were ink), the words of Allah could not be exhausted. Lo! Allah is Mighty, Wise
And were the trees that are in the earth pens, and the sea (ink) with seven more seas to swell its tide, the words of God would not be spent; verily, God is mighty, wise
If all the trees that are upon the earth were to become pens, and if God should after that swell the sea into seven seas of ink, His words would not be exhausted: for God is Mighty, Wise
If whatever trees are in the earth were pens, and he should after that swell the sea into seven seas of ink, the words of God would not be exhausted; for God is mighty, and wise
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 لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ قُلِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ بَلْ أَكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Simple) ·Simple, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
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