وَلَوْ شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ لَجَعَلَهُمْ أُمَّةً وَٰحِدَةً وَلَٰكِن يُدْخِلُ مَن يَشَآءُ فِى رَحْمَتِهِۦ وَٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ مَا لَهُم مِّن وَلِىٍّ وَلَا نَصِيرٍ
Easy-read (simplified)walaw shaa'a llaahu laja'alahum ummatan waahidatan walaakin yudkhilu man yashaa'u fee rahmatihi waz-zaalimoona maa lahum min waliyyin walaa naseer
DIN 31635walaw šāʾa llāhu laǧaʿalahum ʾummatan wāḥidatan walākin yudḫilu man yašāʾu fī raḥmatihi waẓ-ẓālimūna mā lahum min waliyyin walā naṣīrin
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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Had Allah willed, He could have made them one community, but Allah bringeth whom He will into His mercy. And the wrong-doers have no friend nor helper
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
Had God willed, He could have made them one community, but He admits into His mercy whomever He wills. As for the wrongdoers, they will have no protector and no savior.
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
But had God pleased He would have made them one nation; but He makes whom He will enter into His mercy; and the unjust have neither patron nor help
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
Had God so pleased, He had made them one people and of one creed: but He bringeth whom He will within His mercy; and as for the doers of evil, no patron, no helper shall there be for them
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 God had pleased, He had made them all of one religion: But He leadeth whom He pleaseth into his mercy; and the unjust shall have no patron or helper
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 kishte dashur Allahu, do t'i bënte të gjithë një bashkësi të vetme, por fut në mëshirën e Tij kë të dojë, ndërsa keqbërësit nuk do të kenë as mbrojtës e as ndihmës.
আর আল্লাহ ইচ্ছে করলে তাদেরকে একই উম্মত করতে পারতেন; কিন্তু (সেটা না করে) তিনি যাকে ইচ্ছে তাকে স্বীয় রহমতে প্রবেশ করান। আর যালিমদের কোন অভিভাবক নেই, কোন সাহায্যকারীও নেই।
A da Allah hoće, učinio bi ih sljedbenicima jedne vjere, ali, On u milost Svoju uvodi koga On hoće, a nepravedni nemaju ni zaštitnika, ni pomagača.
A da Allah hoće, učinio bi ih sljedbenicima jedne vjere, ali, On u milost Svoju uvodi koga On hoće, a nepravedni nemaju ni zaštitnika, ni pomagača.
Si Allah haajuno, O waɗayno ɓe mofte goote. Kono himo oon mo O muuyi ka Yurmeende makko. Tooñooɓe ɓeen non, giɗo alanaa ɓe, wonaa ballo.
და ალლაჰს რომ ენება, მათ ერთ საზოგადოებად აქცევდა [ყველა ადამიანი ერთ რწმენას იზიარებდა], მაგრამ თავის წყალობაში [რწმენაში] შეჰყავს, ვინც მას (ალლაჰს) სურს. და უსამართლოებს [ურწმუნოებს] არც მფარველი ჰყავთ და არც შემწე!
Und wenn Allah gewollt hätte, hätte Er sie fürwahr zu einer einzigen Gemeinschaft gemacht. Aber Er lässt, wen Er will, in Seine Barmherzigkeit eingehen. Und die Ungerechten haben weder Schutzherrn noch Unterstützer.
Αν ήθελε ο Αλλάχ, θα τους έκανε όλους μόνο ένα έθνος (στην καθοδήγηση και στο Ισλάμ), αλλά εισάγει στο έλεός Του όποιους θέλει, ενώ οι άδικοι δε θα έχουν κανέναν κηδεμόνα, ούτε κανέναν υποστηρικτή.
और यदि अल्लाह चाहता, तो अवश्य उन्हें एक समुदाय[6] बना देता। परंतु वह जिसे चाहता है अपनी रहमत में दाख़िल करता है और ज़ालिमों का न तो कोई दोस्त है और न कोई मददगार।
E se Allāh avesse voluto, ne avrebbe fatto un unico popolo, però Lui accoglie chi Lui vuole nella Sua grazia, e i malfattori non avranno né protettore né sostenitore.
8. Ir jei Allahas būtų panorėjęs, Jis galėjo padaryti juos viena tauta, tačiau Jis priima tuos, kuriuos Jis nori į Savo Gailestingumą. Ir Al-Zalimūn (daugiadieviai ir bloga darantieji) neturės nei Vali (sargo ar globėjo) nei padėjėjo.
Rabbiin odoo fedhee ummata tokko (islaamummarratti) isaan taasisa; garuu nama fedhe (qajeelchee) rahmata Isaa keessa seensisa. Miidhaa raawwattoota jaalallees ta’ee tumsaan isaaniif hin jiru.
Если бы Аллах пожелал, то сделал бы их одной общиной, однако Он вводит в Свою милость, кого пожелает. А у несправедливых нет ни покровителя, ни помощника.
А да Аллах хоће, учинио би их следбеницима једне вере, али, Он у Своју милост уводи кога Он хоће, а неверници немају ни заштитника, ни помагача.
Na Mwenyezi Mungu angelipenda, angewafanya wote umma mmoja, lakini anamwingiza katika rehema yake amtakaye. Na wenye kudhulumu hawana mlinzi wala msaidizi.
Om Gud hade velat skulle han ha gjort dem alla till ett enda samfund, men han innesluter vem han vill i sin nåd. Och de orättfärdiga har ingen som kan skydda dem eller hjälpa dem.
Eğer Allah dileseydi onları tek bir ümmet kılardı. Fakat dilediği kimseyi rahmetine alır. O zalimlerin ise hiçbir dost ve hiçbir yardımcıları yoktur.
اگر اللہ تعالیٰ چاہتا تو ان سب کو ایک ہی امت کا بنا دیتا[1] لیکن وه جسے چاہتا ہے اپنی رحمت میں داخل کرلیتا ہے اور ﻇالموں کا حامی اور مددگار کوئی نہیں.
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وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ ٱللَّهُ حَفِيظٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَمَآ أَنتَ عَلَيْهِم بِوَكِيلٍ
Easy-read (simplified)walladheena takhadhoo min doonihi awliyaa'a llaahu hafeezun 'alayhim wamaa anta 'alayhim biwakeel
DIN 31635wallaḏīna taḫaḏū min dūnihi ʾawliyāʾa llāhu ḥafīẓun ʿalayhim wamā ʾanta ʿalayhim biwakīlin
The translators word this verse differently
As for those who take masters other than Him: God is in charge of them, and you are not responsible for them.
And as for those who choose protecting friends beside Him, Allah is Warden over them, and thou art in no wise a guardian over them
but those who take beside Him patrons, God watches over them, and thou hast not charge over them
But whose take aught beside Him as lords - God watcheth them! but thou hast them not in thy charge
But as to those who take other gods for their patrons, besides Him, God observeth their actions: For thou art not a steward over them
وَكَذَٰلِكَ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ قُرْءَانًا عَرَبِيًّا لِّتُنذِرَ أُمَّ ٱلْقُرَىٰ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهَا وَتُنذِرَ يَوْمَ ٱلْجَمْعِ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ فَرِيقٌ فِى ٱلْجَنَّةِ وَفَرِيقٌ فِى ٱلسَّعِيرِ
Easy-read (simplified)wakadhaalika awhaynaa ilayka qur'aanan 'arabiyyan litundhira umma l-quraa waman hawlahaa watundhira yawma l-jam'i laa rayba feehi fareequn fee l-jannati wafareequn fee s-sa'eer
DIN 31635wakaḏālika ʾawḥaynā ʾilayka qurʾānan ʿarabiyyan litunḏira ʾumma l-qurā waman ḥawlahā watunḏira yawma l-ǧamʿi lā rayba fīhi farīqun fī l-ǧannati wafarīqun fī s-saʿīri
Thus We inspired you with an Arabic Quran, that you may warn the Central City and whoever is around it, and to warn of the Day of Assembly, of which there is no doubt; a group in the Garden, and a group in the Furnace.
And thus We have inspired in thee a Lecture in Arabic, that thou mayst warn the mother-town and those around it, and mayst warn of a day of assembling whereof there is no doubt. A host will be in the Garden, and a host of them in the Flame
Thus have we revealed an Arabic Qur'an, that thou mayest warn the Mother of cities and all around it; and warn them of a day of gathering, there is no doubt therein;- a part in Paradise and a part in the blaze
It is thus moreover that we have revealed to thee an Arabic Koran, that thou mayest warn the mother city and all around it, and that thou mayest warn them of that day of the Gathering, of which there is no doubt - when part shall be in Paradise and part in the flame
Thus have We revealed unto thee an Arabic Koran, that thou mayest warn the metropolis of Mecca, and the Arabs who dwell round about it; and mayest threaten them with the day of the general assembly, of which there is no doubt: One part shall then be placed in paradise, and another part in hell
42:8 — the verse above
أَمِ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ فَٱللَّهُ هُوَ ٱلْوَلِىُّ وَهُوَ يُحْىِ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Easy-read (simplified)ami takhadhoo min doonihi awliyaa'a fallaahu huwa l-waliyyu wahuwa yuhyee l-mawtaa wahuwa 'alaa kulli shay'in qadeer
DIN 31635ʾami taḫaḏū min dūnihi ʾawliyāʾa fallāhu huwa l-waliyyu wahuwa yuḥyī l-mawtā wahuwa ʿalā kulli šayʾin qadīrun
Or have they adopted protectors besides him? But God is the Protector, and He gives life to the dead, and He has power over all things.
Or have they chosen protecting friends besides Him? But Allah, He (alone) is the Protecting Friend. He quickeneth the dead, and He is Able to do all things
Do they take other patrons besides Him, when God He is the patron, and He quickens the dead and He is mighty over all
Will they take other patrons than Him? But God is man's only Lord: He quickeneth the dead; and He is mighty over all things
Do they take other patrons, besides Him? Whereas God is the only true patron: He quickeneth the dead; and He is almighty
وَمَا ٱخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِيهِ مِن شَىْءٍ فَحُكْمُهُۥٓ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبِّى عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْهِ أُنِيبُ
Easy-read (simplified)wamaa khtalaftum feehi min shay'in fahukmuhu ilaa llaahi dhaalikumu llaahu rabbee 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa'ilayhi uneeb
DIN 31635wamā ḫtalaftum fīhi min šayʾin faḥukmuhu ʾilā llāhi ḏālikumu llāhu rabbī ʿalayhi tawakkaltu waʾilayhi ʾunību
The translators word this verse differently
Whatever matter you differ about, its judgment rests with God. "Such is God, my Lord, in Whom I trust, and unto Him I repent."
And in whatsoever ye differ, the verdict therein belongeth to Allah. Such is my Lord, in Whom I put my trust, and unto Whom I turn
But whatsoever ye dispute about, the judgment of it is God's. There is God for you!- my Lord! upon Him do I rely, and unto Him I turn repentant
And whatever the subject of your disputes, with God doth its decision rest. This is God, my Lord: in Him do I put my trust, and to Him do I turn in penitence
Whatever matter ye disagree about, the decision thereof appertaineth unto God. This is God, my Lord: In him do I trust, and unto him do I turn me
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وَلَوْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ لَجَعَلَهُمْ أُمَّةً وَاحِدَةً وَلَٰكِن يُدْخِلُ مَن يَشَاءُ فِي رَحْمَتِهِ وَالظَّالِمُونَ مَا لَهُم مِّن وَلِيٍّ وَلَا نَصِيرٍ
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