إِن تُصِبْكَ حَسَنَةٌ تَسُؤْهُمْ وَإِن تُصِبْكَ مُصِيبَةٌ يَقُولُوا۟ قَدْ أَخَذْنَآ أَمْرَنَا مِن قَبْلُ وَيَتَوَلَّوا۟ وَّهُمْ فَرِحُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)in tusibka hasanatun tasu'hum wa'in tusibka museebatun yaqooloo qad akhadhnaa amranaa min qablu wayatawallaw wahum farihoon
DIN 31635ʾin tuṣibka ḥasanatun tasuʾhum waʾin tuṣibka muṣībatun yaqūlū qad ʾaḫaḏnā ʾamranā min qablu wayatawallaw wahum fariḥūna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
The translators word this verse differently
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If something good happens to you, it upsets them; and if a calamity befalls you, they say, "We took our precautions in advance," and they depart, happy.
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 good befalleth thee (O Muhammad) it afflicteth them, and if calamity befalleth thee, they say: We took precaution, and they turn away well pleased
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
If good befall thee it seems ill to them; but if a calamity befall thee they say, 'We had taken care for our affair before;' and they turn their backs and they are glad
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 a success betide thee, it annoyeth them: but if a reverse betide thee, they say, "We took our own measures before:" and they turn their backs and are glad
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 good happen unto thee, it grieveth them: But if a misfortune befall thee, they say, we ordered our business before; and they turn their backs, and rejoice at thy mishap
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 të ndodh diçka e mirë, ata hidhërohen, e, nëse të godet ndonjë fatkeqësi, ata thonë: "Ne i kemi marrë masat paraprake" dhe largohen të gëzuar.
যদি তোমার কাছে কোন কল্যাণ(২০) পৌঁছে, তবে তা তাদেরকে কষ্ট দেয়। আর যদি তোমাকে কোন বিপদ আক্রান্ত করে, তবে তারা বলে: ‘আমরা ইতঃপূর্বে নিজেদের ব্যাপারে সতর্কতা অবলম্বন করেছিলাম’ এবং তারা উৎফুল্ল চিত্তে মুখ ফিরিয়ে নেয়।
Ako postigneš uspjeh, to ih ogorči; a kad te pogodi nesreća, oni govore: “Mi smo i ranije bili oprezni” – i odlaze veseli.
Ako postigneš uspjeh, to ih ogorči; a kad te pogodi nesreća, oni govore: “Mi smo i ranije bili oprezni” – i odlaze veseli.
Si moƴƴere heɓii ma, metta ɓe. Si musiiba heɓii ma, ɓe mbi'a : "Banni min nanngunoo fiyaaku amen ko adii." Hiɓe ɗuurnoo ko ɓe weltiiɓe.
თუ შენს (ო, მოციქულო) (ლაშქრობებში) რაიმე კარგი გეწევა [მოგება ან ნადავლი], ეს მათ [ორპირებს] წყენთ, ხოლო თუ უბედურება გეწევა [მარცხი ან ზარალი], ისინი ამბობენ: «ჩვენ წინასწარ ვიზრუნეთ საკუთარ საქმეებზე [რომ ეს უბედურება არ შეგვეხო]» და მიდიან, ბედნიერად.
Wenn dich etwas Gutes trifft, ist es ihnen zuwider. Wenn dich jedoch ein Unglück trifft, sagen sie: „Wir haben unsere Angelegenheit schon zuvor selbst übernommen“, und sie kehren um, während sie sich freuen.
Αν σου συμβεί (ω, Προφήτη) κάτι καλό (από νίκη κλπ.), τους στεναχωρεί, αλλά αν σου συμβεί μια συμφορά, λένε: «Έχουμε πάρει τις προφυλάξεις μας από πριν (όταν δε βγήκαμε για τη μάχη με τους πιστούς, που κάποιοι σκοτώθηκαν και άλλοι έπεσαν σε αιχμαλωσία)!», και στρέφονται (προς τις οικογένειές τους) χαρούμενοι (για την ασφάλεια τους και για ό,τι έπαθαν οι πιστοί).
यदि आपको कोई भलाई पहुँचती है, तो उन्हें बुरी लगती है और यदि आपपर कोई आपदा आती है, तो कहते हैं : हमने तो पहले ही अपना बचाव कर लिया था और ऐसी अवस्था में पलटते हैं कि वे बहुत प्रसन्न होते हैं।
Se tu avrai fortuna, questo gli peserà, ma se avrai sfortuna, loro diranno a se stessi: “Ci siamo premuniti per questo” e se ne andranno esultando.
50. Jei tau (Muchammedai ﷺ) nutinka kas gero, tai liūdina juos, o jei tave ištinka didžiulė nelaimė, jie sako: „Mes ėmėmės savo atsargumo priemonių iš anksto.“ ir jie nusigręžia džiūgaudami.
Yoo toltuun si mudatte, isaan gaddisiifti, Yoo balaan si mudatte immoo “nuti dursinee of eeggannoo keenya qabannee jirra” jedhan; kan gammadan ta’anii uf duuba garagalu.
Если тебя постигнет благо, это их огорчает, а если тебя постигнет беда, они говорят: «Мы уже позаботились о своём деле заранее!» — и уходят, радуясь.
Ако те задеси добро, то их ражалости, а кад те погоди несрећа - они говоре: „Ми смо и раније били опрезни“, и одлазе весели.
Likikupata zuri, linawawia baya. Na ukikusibu msiba, wanasema: 'Sisi hakika tuliangalia mambo yetu vizuri tangu zamani.' Na wanageuka kwenda zao hali ya kuwa wamefurahi.
Om något gott händer dig grämer de sig men om du möts av motgångar säger de: ”Vi förutsåg detta och var förberedda!” Sedan vänder de sig bort, belåtna med sig själva.
Sana bir iyilik gelirse onların fenasına gider. Sana bir musibet gelirse; "Biz önceden işimizi (sağlama) aldık." deyip sevinerek dönüp giderler.
آپ کو اگر کوئی بھلائی مل جائے تو انہیں برا لگتا ہے اور کوئی برائی پہنچ جائے تو یہ کہتے ہیں ہم نے تو اپنا معاملہ پہلے سے ہی درست کر لیا تھا، پھر تو بڑے ہی اتراتے ہوئے لوٹتے ہیں۔[1]
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لَقَدِ ٱبْتَغَوُا۟ ٱلْفِتْنَةَ مِن قَبْلُ وَقَلَّبُوا۟ لَكَ ٱلْأُمُورَ حَتَّىٰ جَآءَ ٱلْحَقُّ وَظَهَرَ أَمْرُ ٱللَّهِ وَهُمْ كَٰرِهُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)laqadi btaghawu l-fitnata min qablu waqallaboo laka l-'umoora hattaa jaa'a l-haqqu wazahara amru llaahi wahum kaarihoon
DIN 31635laqadi btaġawu l-fitnata min qablu waqallabū laka l-ʾumūra ḥattā ǧāʾa l-ḥaqqu waẓahara ʾamru llāhi wahum kārihūna
The translators word this verse differently
They tried to cause conflict before, and they hatched plots against you, until the truth prevailed, and the command of God became evident-in spite of their dislike.
Aforetime they sought to cause sedition and raised difficulties for thee till the Truth came and the decree of Allah was made manifest, though they were loth
They used to crave sedition before and upset thy affairs; until the truth came, and God's bidding was made manifest, averse although they were
Of old aimed they at sedition, and deranged thy affairs, until the truth arrived, and the behest of God became apparent, averse from it though they were
They formerly sought to raise a sedition, and they disturbed thy affairs, until the truth came, and the decree of God was made manifest; although they were averse thereto
وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَقُولُ ٱئْذَن لِّى وَلَا تَفْتِنِّىٓ أَلَا فِى ٱلْفِتْنَةِ سَقَطُوا۟ وَإِنَّ جَهَنَّمَ لَمُحِيطَةٌۢ بِٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)waminhum man yaqoolu dhan lee walaa taftinnee alaa fee l-fitnati saqatoo wa'inna jahannama lamuheetatun bil-kaafireen
DIN 31635waminhum man yaqūlu ʾḏan lī walā taftinnī ʾalā fī l-fitnati saqaṭū waʾinna ǧahannama lamuḥīṭatun bil-kāfirīna
The translators word this verse differently
Among them is he who says, "Excuse me, and do not trouble me." In fact, they sunk into trouble. In fact, Hell will engulf the disbelievers.
Of them is he who saith: Grant me leave (to stay at home) and tempt me not. Surely it is into temptation that they (thus) have fallen. Lo! hell verily is all around the disbelievers
Of them are some who say, 'Permit me, and do not try me!' Have they not fallen into the trial already, but hell shall encompass the misbelievers
Some of them say to thee, "Allow me to remain at home, and expose me not to the trial." Have they not fallen into a trial already? But verily, Hell shall environ the Infidels
There is of them who saith unto thee, give me leave to stay behind, and expose me not to temptation. Have they not fallen into temptation at home? But hell will surely encompass the unbelievers
9:50 — the verse above
قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَآ إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ ٱللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَىٰنَا وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)qul lan yuseebanaa illaa maa kataba llaahu lanaa huwa mawlaanaa wa'alaa llaahi falyatawakkali l-mu'minoon
DIN 31635qul lan yuṣībanā ʾillā mā kataba llāhu lanā huwa mawlānā waʿalā llāhi falyatawakkali l-muʾminūna
Say, "Nothing will happen to us except what God has ordained for us; He is our Protector." In God let the faithful put their trust.
Say: Naught befalleth us save that which Allah hath decreed for us. He is our Protecting Friend. In Allah let believers put their trust
Say, 'Nought shall befall us save what God has written down for us; He is our Lord, and upon God believers do rely
SAY: Nothing can befall us but what God hath destined for us. Our liege - lord is He; and on God let the faithful trust
Say, nothing shall befall us, but what God hath decreed for us: He is our patron; and on God let the faithful trust
قُلْ هَلْ تَرَبَّصُونَ بِنَآ إِلَّآ إِحْدَى ٱلْحُسْنَيَيْنِ وَنَحْنُ نَتَرَبَّصُ بِكُمْ أَن يُصِيبَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابٍ مِّنْ عِندِهِۦٓ أَوْ بِأَيْدِينَا فَتَرَبَّصُوٓا۟ إِنَّا مَعَكُم مُّتَرَبِّصُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)qul hal tarabbasoona binaa illaa ihdaa l-husnayayni wanahnu natarabbasu bikum an yuseebakumu llaahu bi'adhaabin min 'indihi aw bi'aydeenaa fatarabbasoo innaa ma'akum mutarabbisoon
DIN 31635qul hal tarabbaṣūna binā ʾillā ʾiḥdā l-ḥusnayayni wanaḥnu natarabbaṣu bikum ʾan yuṣībakumu llāhu biʿaḏābin min ʿindihi ʾaw biʾaydīnā fatarabbaṣū ʾinnā maʿakum mutarabbiṣūna
Say, "Are you expecting for us anything other than one of the two excellences? As for us: we are expecting that God will afflict you with a punishment from Himself, or at our hands. So wait, we are waiting with you."
Say: Can ye await for us aught save one of two good things (death or victory in Allah's way)? while we await for you that Allah will afflict you with a doom from Him or at our hands. Await then! Lo! We are awaiting with you
Say, 'Do ye await for us aught but one of the two best things?' we too await for you that God will inflict on you torment from Himself, or by our hands. Wait then; and we with you are waiting too
SAY: Await ye for us, other than one of the two best things? But we await for you the infliction of a chastisement by God, from himself, or at our hands. Wait ye then; we verily will wait with you
Say, do ye expect any other should befall us, than one of the two most excellent things; either victory or martyrdom? But we expect concerning you, that God inflict a punishment on you, either from himslef, or by our hands. Wait therefore to see what will be the end of both; for we will wait with you
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إِن تُصِبْكَ حَسَنَةٌ تَسُؤْهُمْ وَإِن تُصِبْكَ مُصِيبَةٌ يَقُولُوا قَدْ أَخَذْنَا أَمْرَنَا مِن قَبْلُ وَيَتَوَلَّوا وَّهُمْ فَرِحُونَ
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