وَٱلسَّارِقُ وَٱلسَّارِقَةُ فَٱقْطَعُوٓا۟ أَيْدِيَهُمَا جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَسَبَا نَكَٰلًا مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)was-saariqu was-saariqatu faqta'oo aydiyahumaa jazaa'an bimaa kasabaa nakaalan mina llaahi wallaahu 'azeezun hakeem
DIN 31635was-sāriqu was-sāriqatu faqṭaʿū ʾaydiyahumā ǧazāʾan bimā kasabā nakālan mina llāhi wallāhu ʿazīzun ḥakīmun
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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As for the thief, whether male or female, cut their hands as a penalty for what they have reaped-a deterrent from God. God is Mighty and Wise.
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 the thief, both male and female, cut off their hands. It is the reward of their own deeds, an exemplary punishment from Allah. Allah is Mighty, 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
The man thief and the woman thief, cut off the hands of both as a punishment, for that they have erred; - an example from God, for God is mighty, wise
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
As to the thief, whether man or woman, cut ye off their hands in recompense for their doings. This is a penalty by way of warning from God himself. And God is Mighty, 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
If a man or a woman steal, cut off their hands, in retribution for that which they have committed; this is an exemplary punishment appointed by God; and God is mighty and 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
Vjedhësit e vjedhëses ua pritni duart, si ndëshkim për atë që kanë bërë dhe si dënim frikësues nga Allahu. Allahu është i Gjithëfuqishëm dhe i Urtë.
আর পুরুষ চোর ও নারী চোর, তাদের হাত কেটে দাও; তাদের কৃতকর্মের ফল ও আল্লাহর পক্ষ থেকে দৃষ্টান্তমূলক শাস্তিস্বরূপ। আর আল্লাহ মহা পরাক্রমশালী, প্রজ্ঞাময়।
Kradljivcu i kradljivici odsijecite ruke, neka im to bude kazna za ono što su učinili i opomena od Allaha! Allah je silan i mudar.
Kradljivcu i kradljivici odsijecite ruke, neka im to bude kazna za ono što su učinili i opomena od Allaha! Allah je silan i mudar.
Gujjo [gorko] e gujjo [debbo] : taƴee juuɗe maɓ- ɓe ɗen, njoɓdi ko ɓe faggitii kon, ɗum ko lepte immorde ka Alla. Alla ko pooluɗo, Ñeeñɗo.
ქურდ კაცს და ქურდ ქალს — მოუჭერით მათი ხელები (ო, ხელისუფლების მქონენო), როგორც საზღაური იმისთვის, რაც მათ მოიპოვეს [სხვისი ქონება უსამართლოდ აიღეს], როგორც დასაშინებელი სასჯელი ალლაჰისგან (სხვებისთვისაც გაფრთხილებისათვის). და ალლაჰი ძლევამოსილი, ბრძენია.
Der Dieb und die Diebin: So trennt ihnen ihre Hände ab als Vergeltung für das, was sie erworben haben, und als ein warnendes Beispiel von Allah. Und Allah ist allmächtig und allweise.
Και όσο για τον κλέφτη, άνδρα ή γυναίκα, κόψε το (δεξί) χέρι του/της (από τον καρπό), ως ποινή γι' αυτό που διέπραξαν• μια ποινή ως παράδειγμα από τον Αλλάχ. Και ο Αλλάχ είναι ‘Αζείζ (Παντοδύναμος, Ανίκητος) και Χακείμ (Πάνσοφος).
और जो चोरी करने वाला (पुरुष) और जो चोरी करने वाली (स्त्री) है, सो दोनों के हाथ काट दो, उसके बदले में जो उन दोनों ने कमाया, अल्लाह की ओर से इबरत (भय)[28] दिलाने के लिए। और अल्लाह सब पर प्रभुत्वशाली, पूर्ण हिकमत वाला है।
E al ladro e alla ladra amputate le mani come punizione per quello che hanno fatto: esemplare punizione da parte di Allāh, e Allāh è in verità Potente, Saggio.
38. O vagiui vyrui ir vagiai moteriai, nukirskite (nuo riešo sąnario) jų (dešines) rankas kaip atlygį už tai, ką jie padarė, bausmę pagal Allaho duotą pavyzdį. Ir Allahas yra Visa Galingas, Visa Išmanantis.
Hattichaafii hattittii harkoowwan isaan lamaanii muraa galata waan isaan dalaganiif, jiilchaa Rabbi irraa ta'eef jecha. Rabbiin injifataa, ogeessa. [17]
Вор и воровка — отсекайте им руки в воздаяние за содеянное ими, наказанием в назидание от Аллаха. Аллах — могущественный, мудрый.
Крадљивцу и крадљивици одсеците шаку, нека им то буде казна за оно што су учинили и опомена од Аллаха! Аллах је силан и мудар.
Na mwizi mwanamume na mwizi mwanamke, ikateni mikono yao, yakiwa ni malipo ya waliyoyachuma, ndiyo adhabu ya mfano itokayo kwa Mwenyezi Mungu. Na Mwenyezi Mungu ni Mwenye nguvu, Mwenye hekima.
Om en man eller kvinna stjäl ska ni hugga av deras [högra] hand som ett straff för vad de gjort och som en avskräckande varning från Gud. Gud är allsmäktig, vis.
Erkek hırsız ve kadın hırsızın yaptıklarına karşılık, Allah tarafından bir ceza olarak ellerini (bileklerden) kesin. Allah çok güçlüdür, Hakim'dir.
چوری کرنے والے مرد اور عورت کے ہاتھ کاٹ دیا کرو[1] ۔ یہ بدلہ ہے اس کا جو انہوں نے کیا۔ عذاب، اللہ کی طرف سے اور اللہ تعالیٰ قوت وحکمت واﻻ ہے۔
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إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لَوْ أَنَّ لَهُم مَّا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا وَمِثْلَهُۥ مَعَهُۥ لِيَفْتَدُوا۟ بِهِۦ مِنْ عَذَابِ يَوْمِ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ مَا تُقُبِّلَ مِنْهُمْ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)inna lladheena kafaroo law anna lahum maa fee l-'ardi jamee'an wamithlahu ma'ahu liyaftadoo bihi min 'adhaabi yawmi l-qiyaamati maa tuqubbila minhum walahum 'adhaabun aleem
DIN 31635ʾinna llaḏīna kafarū law ʾanna lahum mā fī l-ʾarḍi ǧamīʿan wamiṯlahu maʿahu liyaftadū bihi min ʿaḏābi yawmi l-qiyāmati mā tuqubbila minhum walahum ʿaḏābun ʾalīmun
As for those who disbelieve, even if they owned everything on earth, and the like of it with it, and they offered it to ransom themselves from the torment of the Day of Resurrection, it will not be accepted from them. For them is a painful punishment.
As for those who disbelieve, lo! if all that is in the earth were theirs, and as much again therewith, to ransom them from the doom on the Day of Resurrection, it would not be accepted from them. Theirs will be a painful doom
Verily, those who disbelieve, even though they had what is in the earth, all of it, and the like thereof with it, to offer as a ransom from the punishment of the resurrection day, it would not be accepted from them; but for them is grievous woe
As to the infidels - if that they had twice the riches of the earth to be their ransom from torment on the day of resurrection, it should not be accepted from them! And a dolorous torment shall be their's
Moreover they who believe not, although they had whatever is in the earth, and as much more withal, that they might therewith redeem themselves from punishment on the day of resurrection; it shall not be accepted from them, but they shall suffer a painful punishment
يُرِيدُونَ أَن يَخْرُجُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلنَّارِ وَمَا هُم بِخَٰرِجِينَ مِنْهَا وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ مُّقِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)yureedoona an yakhrujoo mina n-naari wamaa hum bikhaarijeena minhaa walahum 'adhaabun muqeem
DIN 31635yurīdūna ʾan yaḫruǧū mina n-nāri wamā hum biḫāriǧīna minhā walahum ʿaḏābun muqīmun
They will want to leave the Fire, but they will not leave it. For them is a lasting punishment.
They will wish to come forth from the Fire, but they will not come forth from it. Theirs will be a lasting doom
They may wish to go forth from the Fire, but they shall not go forth therefrom, for them is lasting woe
Fain would they come forth from the Fire; but forth from it they shall not come: and a lasting torment shall be their's
They shall desire to go forth from the fire, but they shall not go forth from it, and their punishment shall be permanent
5:38 — the verse above
فَمَن تَابَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ ظُلْمِهِۦ وَأَصْلَحَ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَتُوبُ عَلَيْهِ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)faman taaba min ba'di zulmihi wa'aslaha fa'inna llaaha yatoobu 'alayhi inna llaaha ghafoorun raheem
DIN 31635faman tāba min baʿdi ẓulmihi waʾaṣlaḥa faʾinna llāha yatūbu ʿalayhi ʾinna llāha ġafūrun raḥīmun
But whoever repents after his crime, and reforms, God will accept his repentance. God is Forgiving and Merciful.
But whoso repenteth after his wrongdoing and amendeth, lo! Allah will relent toward him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful
But whoso turns again after his injustice and acts aright, verily, God will turn to him, for, verily, God is forgiving, merciful
But whoever shall turn him to God after this his wickedness, and amend, God truly will be turned to him: for God is Forgiving, Merciful
But whoever shall repent after his iniquity, and amend, verily God will be turned unto him, for God is inclined to forgive, and merciful
أَلَمْ تَعْلَمْ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَهُۥ مُلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ يُعَذِّبُ مَن يَشَآءُ وَيَغْفِرُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Easy-read (simplified)alam ta'lam anna llaaha lahu mulku s-samaawaati wal-'ardi yu'adhdhibu man yashaa'u wayaghfiru liman yashaa'u wallaahu 'alaa kulli shay'in qadeer
DIN 31635ʾalam taʿlam ʾanna llāha lahu mulku s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi yuʿaḏḏibu man yašāʾu wayaġfiru liman yašāʾu wallāhu ʿalā kulli šayʾin qadīrun
Do you not know that to God belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth? He punishes whom He wills, and He forgives whom He wills. And God is Capable of everything.
Knowest thou not that unto Allah belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth? He punisheth whom He will, and forgiveth whom He will. Allah is Able to do all things
Do ye not know that God, His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He punishes whom He pleases, and forgives whom He pleases, for God is mighty overall
Knowest thou not that the sovereignty of the Heavens and of the Earth is God's? He chastiseth whom He will, and whom He will He forgiveth. And God hath power over all things
Dost thou not know that the kingdom of heaven and earth is God's? He punisheth whom he pleaseth, and he pardoneth whom he pleaseth; for God is almighty
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وَالسَّارِقُ وَالسَّارِقَةُ فَاقْطَعُوا أَيْدِيَهُمَا جَزَاءً بِمَا كَسَبَا نَكَالًا مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
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