وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُمْ لَيَقُولُنَّ إِنَّمَا كُنَّا نَخُوضُ وَنَلْعَبُ قُلْ أَبِٱللَّهِ وَءَايَٰتِهِۦ وَرَسُولِهِۦ كُنتُمْ تَسْتَهْزِءُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wala'in sa'altahum layaqoolunna innamaa kunnaa nakhoodu wanal'abu qul abillaahi wa'aayaatihi warasoolihi kuntum tastahzi'oon
DIN 31635walaʾin saʾaltahum layaqūlunna ʾinnamā kunnā naḫūḍu wanalʿabu qul ʾabillāhi waʾāyātihi warasūlihi kuntum tastahziʾūna
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If you ask them, they will say, "We were just joking and playing." Say, "Were you making jokes about God, His revelations, and His Messenger?"
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
And if thou ask them (O Muhammad) they will say: We did but talk and jest. Say: Was it at Allah and His revelations and His messenger that ye did scoff
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
But if thou shouldst ask them, they will say, 'We did but discuss and jest;' say, 'Was it at God and His signs, and His Apostle, that ye mocked
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
And if thou question them, they will surely say, "We were only discoursing and jesting." SAY: What! do ye scoff at God, and His signs, and His Apostle
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
And if thou ask them the reason of this scoffing, they say, verily we were only engaged in discourse, and jesting among ourselves. Say, do ye scoff at God and his signs, and at his apostle
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 i pyet ata, me siguri do të thonë: "Ne vetëm po bënim shaka e po argëtoheshim." Thuaju: "Vallë, me Allahun, me ajetet dhe me të Dërguarin e Tij po talleshit?!
আর তুমি তাদেরকে জিজ্ঞেস করলে অবশ্যই তারা বলবে: ‘আমরা তো আলাপ-আলোচনা ও খেল-তামাশা করছিলাম।‘ বলো: ‘তোমরা কি আল্লাহ, তাঁর আয়াতসমূহ ও তাঁর রাসূলকে নিয়ে ঠাট্টা-বিদ্রুপ করছিলে?
A ako ih zapitaš, oni će sigurno reći: “Mi smo samo razgovarali i zabavljali se.” Reci: “Zar se niste Allahu i riječima Njegovim i Poslaniku Njegovom rugali?
A ako ih zapitaš, oni će sigurno reći: “Mi smo samo razgovarali i zabavljali se.” Reci: “Zar se niste Allahom i riječima Njegovim i Poslanikom Njegovim ismijavali?
Si a laɓndike ɓe, ɓe mbi'ay: "nganndee men laatinoke miɗen jumpa miɗen fija." maaku : "E ko Alla, e Aayeeje makko ɗeen e nulaaɗo makko on laatinoɗon hoɗon njalkita?
და თუ ჰკითხავ მათ (თვალთმაქცთ), უთუოდ გეტყვიან: «ჩვენ უბრალოდ ვსაუბრობდით და ვერთობოდით». უთხარი: «ნუთუ ალლაჰს, მის აიათებს და მის შუამავალს დასცინოდით?!»
Und wenn du sie fragst, werden sie ganz gewiss sagen: „Wir haben ja nur (schweifende) Gespräche geführt und gescherzt.“ Sag: „Habt ihr euch denn über Allah und Seine Zeichen und Seinen Gesandten lustig gemacht?“
Αν τους ρωτήσεις (ω, Προφήτη, γι' αυτά που είπαν για σένα και τους συντρόφους σου), λένε: «Απλά μιλούσαμε χωρίς σοβαρότητα και παίζαμε.» Πες: «Μα, τον Αλλάχ και τα Εδάφιά Του και τον Αγγελιαφόρο Του, χλευάζατε;»
निःसंदेह यदि आप[30] उनसे पूछें, तो वे अवश्य ही कहेंगे : हम तो यूँ ही बातचीत और हँसी-मज़ाक़ कर रहे थे। आप कह दें : क्या तुम अल्लाह और उसकी आयतों और उसके रसूल के साथ मज़ाक कर रहे थे?
Ma se tu chiedessi loro, di sicuro direbbero: “Stavamo solo chiacchierando e giocando”. Di’: “Stavate disprezzando Allāh, la Sua Rivelazione, e il Suo Messaggero?
65. Jei jūs klausiate jų (apie tai), jie teigia: „Mes tik tuščiai kalbame ir juokaujame.“ Sakyk: „Ar tai iš Allaho ir Jo Ajat (įrodymų, įkalčių, eilučių, pamokų, ženklų, apreiškimų) ir Jo Pasiuntinio (ﷺ) jūs tyčiojotės ”?
Yoo isaan gaafatte “Nuti haasawatti kan seennuufi kan taphannu qofa turre” jedhu. “Sila Rabbitti, keeyyattoota Isaatiifi ergamaa Isaatti qishnaa kan gootan taatanii? jedhiin.
Если ты спросишь их, они непременно скажут: «Воистину, мы лишь предавались пустословию и забавлялись». Скажи: «Неужели вы насмехались над Аллахом, Его знамениями и Его Посланником?»
Ако их запиташ, они ће сигурно да кажу: „Ми смо само разговарали и забављали се.“ Реци: „Зар се нисте ругали Аллаху, Његовим речима, и Његовом Посланику?“
Na ukiwauliza, bila shaka watasema: Hakika tulikuwa tukipiga porojo na kucheza tu. Sema: Kwani mlikuwa mkimfanyia masikhara Mwenyezi Mungu, na ishara zake, na Mtume wake?
Om du frågar dem, kommer de att svara: ”Vi pratade bara strunt och roade oss!” Säg: ”Var det alltså Gud, hans tecken och hans sändebud ni gjorde er lustiga över?
Onlara soracak olursan: "Sadece biz eğlenip oynuyorduk." diyecekler. De ki: "Allah ile ayetleriyle ve Rasûlüyle mi eğleniyordunuz?"
اگر آپ ان سے پوچھیں تو صاف کہہ دیں گے کہ ہم تو یونہی آپس میں ہنس بول رہے تھے۔ کہہ دیجئے کہ اللہ، اس کی آیتیں اور اس کا رسول ہی تمہارے ہنسی مذاق کے لئے ره گئے ہیں؟[1]
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أَلَمْ يَعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّهُۥ مَن يُحَادِدِ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥ فَأَنَّ لَهُۥ نَارَ جَهَنَّمَ خَٰلِدًا فِيهَا ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْخِزْىُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Easy-read (simplified)alam ya'lamoo annahu man yuhaadidi llaaha warasoolahu fa'anna lahu naara jahannama khaalidan feehaa dhaalika l-khizyu l-'azeem
DIN 31635ʾalam yaʿlamū ʾannahu man yuḥādidi llāha warasūlahu faʾanna lahu nāra ǧahannama ḫālidan fīhā ḏālika l-ḫizyu l-ʿaẓīmu
Do they not know that whoever opposes God and His Messenger, will have the Fire of Hell, abiding in it forever? That is the supreme disgrace.
Know they not that whoso opposeth Allah and His messenger, his verily is fire of hell, to abide therein? That is the extreme abasement
Do they not know that whoso setteth himself against God and His Apostle, for him is the fire of hell, to dwell therein for aye? and that is mighty shame
Know they not, that for him who opposeth God and His Apostle, is surely the fire of Hell, in which he shall remain for ever? This is the great ignominy
Do they not know that he who opposeth God and his apostle, shall without doubt be punished with the fire of hell; and shall remain therein for ever? This will be great ignominy
يَحْذَرُ ٱلْمُنَٰفِقُونَ أَن تُنَزَّلَ عَلَيْهِمْ سُورَةٌ تُنَبِّئُهُم بِمَا فِى قُلُوبِهِمْ قُلِ ٱسْتَهْزِءُوٓا۟ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مُخْرِجٌ مَّا تَحْذَرُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)yahdharu l-munaafiqoona an tunazzala 'alayhim sooratun tunabbi'uhum bimaa fee quloobihim quli stahzi'oo inna llaaha mukhrijun maa tahdharoon
DIN 31635yaḥḏaru l-munāfiqūna ʾan tunazzala ʿalayhim sūratun tunabbiʾuhum bimā fī qulūbihim quli stahziʾū ʾinna llāha muḫriǧun mā taḥḏarūna
The hypocrites worry lest a chapter may be revealed about them, informing them of what is in their hearts. Say, "Go on mocking; God will bring out what you fear."
The hypocrites fear lest a surah should be revealed concerning them, proclaiming what is in their hearts. Say: Scoff (your fill)! Lo! Allah is disclosing what ye fear
The hypocrites are cautious lest there be revealed against them a surah to inform them of what is in their hearts; say, 'Mock ye! verily, God will bring forth that of which ye are so cautious
The hypocrites are afraid lest a Sura should be sent down concerning them, to tell them plainly what is in their hearts. SAY: Scoff ye; but God will bring to light that which ye are afraid of
The hypocrites are apprehensive lest a sura should be revealed concerning them, to declare unto them that which is in their hearts. Say unto them, scoff ye; but God will surely bring to light that which ye fear should be discovered
9:65 — the verse above
لَا تَعْتَذِرُوا۟ قَدْ كَفَرْتُم بَعْدَ إِيمَٰنِكُمْ إِن نَّعْفُ عَن طَآئِفَةٍ مِّنكُمْ نُعَذِّبْ طَآئِفَةًۢ بِأَنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ مُجْرِمِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)laa ta'tadhiroo qad kafartum ba'da eemaanikum in na'fu 'an taa'ifatin minkum nu'adhdhib taa'ifatan bi'annahum kaanoo mujrimeen
DIN 31635lā taʿtaḏirū qad kafartum baʿda ʾīmānikum ʾin naʿfu ʿan ṭāʾifatin minkum nuʿaḏḏib ṭāʾifatan biʾannahum kānū muǧrimīna
Do not apologize. You have disbelieved after your belief. If We pardon some of you, We will punish others, because they are guilty.
Make no excuse. Ye have disbelieved after your (confession of) belief. If We forgive a party of you, a party of you We shall punish because they have been guilty
Make no excuse! Ye have misbelieved after your faith; if we forgive one sect of you, we will torment another sect, for that they sinned
Make no excuse: from faith ye have passed to infidelity! If we forgive some of you, we will punish others: for that they have been evil doers
Offer not an excuse: Now are ye become infidels, after your faith. If we forgive a part of you, we will punish a part, for that they have been wicked doers
ٱلْمُنَٰفِقُونَ وَٱلْمُنَٰفِقَٰتُ بَعْضُهُم مِّنۢ بَعْضٍ يَأْمُرُونَ بِٱلْمُنكَرِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ ٱلْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَقْبِضُونَ أَيْدِيَهُمْ نَسُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ فَنَسِيَهُمْ إِنَّ ٱلْمُنَٰفِقِينَ هُمُ ٱلْفَٰسِقُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)al-munaafiqoona wal-munaafiqaatu ba'duhum min ba'din ya'muroona bil-munkari wayanhawna 'ani l-ma'roofi wayaqbidoona aydiyahum nasoo llaaha fanasiyahum inna l-munaafiqeena humu l-faasiqoon
DIN 31635al-munāfiqūna wal-munāfiqātu baʿḍuhum min baʿḍin yaʾmurūna bil-munkari wayanhawna ʿani l-maʿrūfi wayaqbiḍūna ʾaydiyahum nasū llāha fanasiyahum ʾinna l-munāfiqīna humu l-fāsiqūna
The hypocrite men and hypocrite women are of one another. They advocate evil, and prohibit righteousness, and withhold their hands. They forgot God, so He forgot them. The hypocrites are the sinners.
The hypocrites, both men and women, proceed one from another. They enjoin the wrong, and they forbid the right, and they withhold their hands (from spending for the cause of Allah). They forget Allah, so He hath forgotten them. Lo! the hypocrites, they are the transgressors
The hypocrites, men and women, some of them follow others, bidding what is wrong and forbidding what is right, and they clench their hands. They forget God and He forgets them! Verily, the hypocrites, they are the doers of abomination
Hypocritical men and women imitate one another. They enjoin what is evil, and forbid what is just, and shut up their hands. They have forgotten God, and He hath forgotten them. Verily, the hypocrites are the perverse doers
Hypocritical men and women are the one of them of the other: They command that which is evil, and forbid that which is just, and shut their hands from giving alms. They have forgotten God; wherefore He hath forgotten them: Verily the hypocrites are those who act wickedly
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وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُمْ لَيَقُولُنَّ إِنَّمَا كُنَّا نَخُوضُ وَنَلْعَبُ قُلْ أَبِاللَّهِ وَآيَاتِهِ وَرَسُولِهِ كُنتُمْ تَسْتَهْزِئُونَ
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