ٱلَّذِينَ ءَاتَيْنَٰهُمُ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ يَعْرِفُونَهُۥ كَمَا يَعْرِفُونَ أَبْنَآءَهُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ خَسِرُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ فَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)alladheena aataynaahumu l-kitaaba ya'rifoonahu kamaa ya'rifoona abnaa'ahumu lladheena khasiroo anfusahum fahum laa yu'minoon
DIN 31635allaḏīna ʾātaynāhumu l-kitāba yaʿrifūnahu kamā yaʿrifūna ʾabnāʾahumu llaḏīna ḫasirū ʾanfusahum fahum lā yuʾminūna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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Those to whom We have given the Book recognize it as they recognize their own children; but those who have lost their souls do not believe.
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
Those unto whom We gave the Scripture recognise (this revelation) as they recognise their sons. Those who ruin their own souls will not believe
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
Those to whom we have brought the Book know him as they know their sons;- those who lose their souls do not believe
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
They to whom we have given the Book, recognise him (Muhammad) as they do their own children: but they who are the authors of their own perdition are they who will not believe
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
Those to whom We gave the Book recognize him as they recognize their sons. But those who ruin their souls -- they will not believe
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
Ata që ua kemi dhënë Librin e njohin atë (Muhamedin) siç i njohin bijtë e tyre. Ata që kanë humbur vetveten nuk do të besojnë.
আমি যাদেরকে কিতাব দিয়েছি তারা তাকে চিনে, যেরূপ চিনে তাদের সন্তানদেরকে। যারা নিজেরাই নিজেদেরকে ক্ষতি করেছে, তারা ঈমান আনবে না।
Oni kojima smo Knjigu dali poznaju Poslanika kao što poznaju sinove svoje. Oni koji su sebe upropastili – pa, oni ne vjeruju.
Oni kojima smo Knjigu dali poznaju Poslanika kao što poznaju sinove svoje. Oni koji su sebe upropastili – pa, oni ne vjeruju.
Ɓeen ɓen minn ndokki deftere nden, heɓe nganndiri (Nulaaɗo) on no ɓe ngandiri ɓiɗɓe maɓɓe ɓen. Ɓeen hayruɓe pittaali muen ɗii, kamɓe ɓe gooŋɗinta.
ისინი, ვისაც ჩვენ წიგნი ვუბოძეთ, იცნობენ მას [მოციქულ მუჰამმადს] (იმ ნიშნებით, რომლებსაც კითხულობენ თავიანთ წერილებში), ისე როგორც იცნობენ საკუთარ შვილებს. ისინი, ვინც საკუთარ თავს ზიანი მიაყენეს [ურწმუნოები გახდნენ და არ აღიარეს მუჰამმადი მოციქულად], — ისინი არ ირწმუნებენ!
Diejenigen, denen Wir die Schrift gegeben haben, kennen ihn (also den Propheten), wie sie ihre Söhne kennen. (Es sind) diejenigen, die sich selbst verloren haben, denn sie glauben nicht.
Εκείνοι στους οποίους δώσαμε το Βιβλίο (Χριστιανοί και Εβραίοι) τον γνωρίζουν (τον Μωχάμμαντ, από τις περιγραφές του στα βιβλία τους) όπως γνωρίζουν τους γιους τους. Εκείνοι είναι που έχασαν τον εαυτό τους (εισάγοντάς τον στη Φωτιά, επειδή αρνήθηκαν την πίστη στον Μωχάμμαντ) και δεν πιστεύουν.
जिन लोगों को हमने पुस्तक[19] प्रदान की, वे उसे उसी प्रकार पहचानते हैं, जैसे वे अपने बेटों को पहचानते[20] हैं। वे लोग जिन्होंने स्वयं को क्षति में डाला, तो वे ईमान नहीं लाते।
Quelli a cui inviammo il Libro lo conoscono come conoscono i propri figli: quelli hanno perso la loro anima, perciò non crederanno!
20. Tie, kuriems Mes davėme Raštą (judėjai ir krikščionys), atpažįsta jį (t. y. Muchammedą ﷺ kaip Allaho Pasiuntinį, ir jie taip pat žino, kad nėra jokio kito Ilah (Dievo), tik Allahas ir islamas yra Allaho tikėjimas), kaip jie atpažįsta savo pačių sūnus. Tie, kurie pametė (sunaikino) save, netikės [2].
Warri kitaaba isaaniif kennine akka ilmaan isaanii beekanitti isa (muhammadiin) beeku. Warri lubbuulee isaanii hoongessan, isaan hin amananu. [6]
Те, кому Мы даровали Писание, узнаю́т его так, как узнаю́т своих сыновей. Те, которые погубили свои души, — они не уверуют.
Они којима смо дали Књигу познају Посланика као што познају своје синове; они који су себе упропастили, па – они не верују.
Wale tuliowapa Kitabu wanakijua kama wanavyowajua watoto wao. Wale waliozihasiri nafsi zao, basi wao hawaamini.
De som vi tidigare gett skriften känner honom lika väl som de känner sina egna söner. De som har förverkat sina själar kommer inte att tro.
Kendilerine kitap verdiğimiz kimseler onu kendi öz oğullarını tanıdıkları gibi tanırlar. Kendilerini hüsrana uğratanlar ise iman etmezler.
جن لوگوں کو ہم نے کتاب دی ہے وه لوگ رسول کو پہچانتے ہیں جس طرح اپنے بیٹوں کو پہنچانتے ہیں۔ جن لوگوں نے اپنے آپ کو گھاٹے میں ڈاﻻ ہے سو وه ایمان نہیں ﻻئیں گے۔[1]
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وَهُوَ ٱلْقَاهِرُ فَوْقَ عِبَادِهِۦ وَهُوَ ٱلْحَكِيمُ ٱلْخَبِيرُ
Easy-read (simplified)wahuwa l-qaahiru fawqa 'ibaadihi wahuwa l-hakeemu l-khabeer
DIN 31635wahuwa l-qāhiru fawqa ʿibādihi wahuwa l-ḥakīmu l-ḫabīru
He is the Supreme over His servants. He is the Wise, the Expert.
He is the Omnipotent over His slaves, and He is the Wise, the Knower
He is sovereign over His servants, He is the wise, the aware
And He is the Supreme over his servants; and He is the Wise, the Cognisant
And He is supreme over His servants; and He is the Wise, the All-Aware
قُلْ أَىُّ شَىْءٍ أَكْبَرُ شَهَٰدَةً قُلِ ٱللَّهُ شَهِيدٌۢ بَيْنِى وَبَيْنَكُمْ وَأُوحِىَ إِلَىَّ هَٰذَا ٱلْقُرْءَانُ لِأُنذِرَكُم بِهِۦ وَمَنۢ بَلَغَ أَئِنَّكُمْ لَتَشْهَدُونَ أَنَّ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ ءَالِهَةً أُخْرَىٰ قُل لَّآ أَشْهَدُ قُلْ إِنَّمَا هُوَ إِلَٰهٌ وَٰحِدٌ وَإِنَّنِى بَرِىٓءٌ مِّمَّا تُشْرِكُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)qul ayyu shay'in akbaru shahaadatan quli llaahu shaheedun baynee wabaynakum wa'oohiya ilayya haadhaa l-qur'aanu li'undhirakum bihi waman balagha a'innakum latashhadoona anna ma'a llaahi aalihatan ukhraa qul laa ashhadu qul innamaa huwa ilaahun waahidun wa'innanee baree'un mimmaa tushrikoon
DIN 31635qul ʾayyu šayʾin ʾakbaru šahādatan quli llāhu šahīdun baynī wabaynakum waʾūḥiya ʾilayya hāḏā l-qurʾānu liʾunḏirakum bihi waman balaġa ʾaʾinnakum latašhadūna ʾanna maʿa llāhi ʾālihatan ʾuḫrā qul lā ʾašhadu qul ʾinnamā huwa ʾilāhun wāḥidun waʾinnanī barīʾun mimmā tušrikūna
Say, "What thing is more solemn in testimony?" Say, "God is Witness between you and me. This Quran was revealed to me, that I may warn you with it, and whomever it may reach. Do you indeed testify that there are other gods with God?" Say, "I myself do not testify." Say, "He is but One God, and I am innocent of your idolatry."
Say (O Muhammad): What thing is of most weight in testimony? Say: Allah is Witness between me and you. And this Qur'an hath been inspired in me, that I may warn therewith you and whomsoever it may reach. Do ye in sooth bear witness that there are gods beside Allah? Say: I bear no such witness. Say: He is only One Allah. Lo! I am innocent of that which ye associate (with Him)
Say, 'What is the greatest witness?' Say, 'God is witness between you and me.' This Qur'an was inspired to me to warn you and those it reaches. Do ye really bear witness that with God are other gods? Say, 'I bear not witness thereto:' say, 'He is but one God, and I am clear of your associating (gods with him)
SAY: What thing is weightiest in bearing witness? SAY: God is witness between me and you; and this Koran hath been revealed to me that I should warn you by it, and all whom it shall reach. What! will ye really bear witness that there are other gods with God? SAY: I bear no such witness. SAY: Verily, He is one God, and truly am guiltless of what ye join with Him
Say, 'What thing is the weightiest in testimony.' Say, 'God is a Witness between me and you. And this Qur'an has been revealed to me so that with it I may warn you, as well as whomsoever it reaches, of the impending punishment. What! do you really bear witness that there are other gods besides God?' Say, 'I bear not witness thereto.' Say, 'He is the One God, and certainly I am innocent of that which you associate with Him
6:20 — the verse above
وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّنِ ٱفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا أَوْ كَذَّبَ بِـَٔايَٰتِهِۦٓ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُفْلِحُ ٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)waman azlamu mimmani ftaraa 'alaa llaahi kadhiban aw kadhdhaba bi'aayaatihi innahu laa yuflihu z-zaalimoon
DIN 31635waman ʾaẓlamu mimmani ftarā ʿalā llāhi kaḏiban ʾaw kaḏḏaba biʾāyātihi ʾinnahu lā yufliḥu ẓ-ẓālimūna
Who does greater wrong than someone who fabricates lies against God, or denies His revelations? The wrongdoers will not succeed.
Who doth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie against Allah or denieth His revelations? Lo! the wrongdoers will not be successful
Who is more unjust than he who forges against God a lie, or says His signs are lies? verily, the unjust shall not prosper
And who more wicked than he who inventeth a lie concerning God, or who treateth our signs as lies? Verily those wicked ones shall not prosper
And who is more unjust than he who forges a lie against God or treat His Signs as lies? Surely the unjust shall not prosper
وَيَوْمَ نَحْشُرُهُمْ جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ نَقُولُ لِلَّذِينَ أَشْرَكُوٓا۟ أَيْنَ شُرَكَآؤُكُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ كُنتُمْ تَزْعُمُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wayawma nahshuruhum jamee'an thumma naqoolu lilladheena ashrakoo ayna shurakaa'ukumu lladheena kuntum taz'umoon
DIN 31635wayawma naḥšuruhum ǧamīʿan ṯumma naqūlu lillaḏīna ʾašrakū ʾayna šurakāʾukumu llaḏīna kuntum tazʿumūna
On the Day when We gather them all together, then say to the idolaters, "Where are your idols, those you used to claim?"
And on the day We gather them together We shall say unto those who ascribed partners (unto Allah): Where are (now) those partners of your make-believe
On the day when we shall gather them all together, then shall we say to those who have associated others with ourself, 'Where are your associates whom ye did pretend
And on "the Day" we will gather them all together: then will we say to those who joined gods with God, "Where are those companion - gods of yours, as ye supposed them
And think of the day when We shall gather them all together; then shall We say to those who associated partners with God, 'Where are the partners you spoke of -- those whom you asserted
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
الَّذِينَ آتَيْنَاهُمُ الْكِتَابَ يَعْرِفُونَهُ كَمَا يَعْرِفُونَ أَبْنَاءَهُمُ الَّذِينَ خَسِرُوا أَنفُسَهُمْ فَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Simple) ·Simple, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
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