ٱلْأَعْرَابُ أَشَدُّ كُفْرًا وَنِفَاقًا وَأَجْدَرُ أَلَّا يَعْلَمُوا۟ حُدُودَ مَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِهِۦ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)al-'a'raabu ashaddu kufran wanifaaqan wa'ajdaru allaa ya'lamoo hudooda maa anzala llaahu 'alaa rasoolihi wallaahu 'aleemun hakeem
DIN 31635al-ʾaʿrābu ʾašaddu kufran wanifāqan waʾaǧdaru ʾallā yaʿlamū ḥudūda mā ʾanzala llāhu ʿalā rasūlihi wallāhu ʿalīmun ḥakīmun
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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The Desert-Arabs are the most steeped in disbelief and hypocrisy, and the most likely to ignore the limits that God revealed to His Messenger. God is Knowing 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
The wandering Arabs are more hard in disbelief and hypocrisy, and more likely to be ignorant of the limits which Allah hath revealed unto His messenger. And Allah is Knower, 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 Arabs of the desert are keener in misbelief and hypocrisy, and are more likely not to know the bounds which God has sent down to His Apostle; but God is knowing and 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
The Arabs of the desert are most stout in unbelief and dissimulation; and likelier it is that they should be unaware of the laws which God hath sent down to His Apostle: and God is Knowing, 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
The Arabs of the desert are more obstinate in their unbelief and hypocrisy; and it is easier for them to be ignorant of the ordinances of that which God hath sent down unto his apostle: And God is knowing 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
Beduinët janë më të këqij në mosbesim e dyfytyrësi dhe ka më shumë të ngjarë që ata të mos i njohin kufijtë që Allahu ia ka shpallur të Dërguarit të Tij. Allahu është i Gjithëdijshëm dhe i Urtë.
আরব বেদুঈনরা কুফরি ও মুনাফিকিতে অধিক কঠোর এবং আল্লাহ তাঁর রাসূলের ওপর যা নাযিল করেছেন, তার সীমারেখা(৪) সম্পর্কে না জানার অধিক যোগ্য। আর আল্লাহ সর্বজ্ঞানী, প্রজ্ঞাময়।
Beduini su u nevjerovanju i licemjerju žešći, i najpriličnije je da ne poznaju propise koje Allah Svome Poslaniku objavljuje. A Allah je Onaj Koji sve zna i mudar je.
Beduini su u nevjerovanju i licemjerju žešći, i najpriličnije je da ne poznaju propise koje Allah Svome Poslaniku objavljuje. A Allah je Onaj Koji sve zna i mudar je.
Yimɓe ladde en hino ɓuri tiiɗude keeferaaku e naafiaagu, ɓe ɓuri haandude kadi nde ɓe ngandataa keeri ɗi Alla jippini e Nulaaɗo makko on. Alla ko Aganduɗo, Ñeeñuɗo.
ბედიუნები უფრო ძლიერ არიან ურწმუნოებასა და ორპირობაში (ვიდრე ქალაქში მცხოვრები ხალხი), და ისინი ყველაზე ნაკლებად იცნობენ იმ საზღვრებს, რაც ალლაჰმა ჩამოავლინა თავის მოციქულს. და ალლაჰი ხომ ყოვლისმცოდნე, ბრძენია.
Die Wüstenaraber sind noch mehr ungläubig und heuchlerischer, und es passt eher zu ihnen, dass sie die Grenzen dessen, was Allah zu Seinem Gesandten (als Offenbarung) hinabgesandt hat, nicht kennen. Und Allah ist allwissend und allweise.
Οι (άπιστοι και οι υποκριτές) Βεδουίνοι (που ζουν στην έρημο) είναι οι χειρότεροι στην απιστία και την υποκρισία (απ' εκείνους που ζουν στις πόλεις). Και είναι πλησιέστεροι στο να μη γνωρίζουν τα όρια (των πράξεων λατρείας και των κανόνων) που έστειλε ο Αλλάχ στον Αγγελιαφόρο Του (λόγω της αποξένωσης, της σκληρότητας και της διαμονής τους μακριά από τη γνώση και τους λόγιους). Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ είναι ‘Αλείμ (Παντογνώστης) και Χακείμ (Πάνσοφος).
देहाती[43] अविश्वास तथा पाखंड में अधिक बढ़े हुए हैं और इस बात के अधिक योग्य हैं कि उन सीमाओं को न जानें, जो अल्लाह ने अपने रसूल पर उतारी हैं, और अल्लाह सब कुछ जानने वाला, पूर्ण हिकमत वाला है।
i Nomadi ﴿الْأَعْرَابِ﴾ sono più saldi nella miscredenza e più ipocriti degli altri: i primi a ignorare i precetti che Allāh ha fatto scendere al Suo Messaggero. E Allāh è Sapiente, Saggio.
97. Beduinai yra blogiausi netikėjime ir veidmainystėje, ir labiau tikėtina, kad jie ignoruos ribas (Allaho Įsakymus ir Jo Įstatymus), kuriuos Allahas apreiškė Savo Pasiuntiniui. Ir Allahas yra Visa Žinantis, Visa Išmanantis.
Horsiisee bultoonni kufriifi munaafiqummaatti irra cimoodha; daangaawwan waan Rabbiin ergamaa Isaa irratti buusee beekuu dhabuutti irra dhihoodha. Rabbiin hunda beekaa, ogeessa.
Бедуины — самые закоренелые в неверии и лицемерии и наиболее склонны не признавать границ того, что Аллах ниспослал Своему Посланнику. Аллах — знающий, мудрый.
Бедуини су жешћи у неверовању и лицемерству, и најприличније је да не познају прописе које Аллах објављује Своме Посланику. А Аллах све зна и мудар је.
Mabedui ndio wenye ukafiri mkubwa zaidi na unafiki, na wameelekea zaidi kutojua mipaka ya yale aliyoyateremsha Mwenyezi Mungu juu ya Mtume wake. Na Mwenyezi Mungu ni mwenye kujua zaidi, Mwenye hekima.
Beduinerna är värre i sin otro och tendens att utge sig som troende, och mer benägna att inte känna till gränserna som Gud har uppenbarat för sitt sändebud. Gud är allvetande, vis.
Bedeviler küfür ve nifak bakımından daha şiddetlidir. Allah’ın Rasûlü'ne indirdiğinin sınırlarını bilmemeye daha yatkındırlar. Allah her şeyi bilendir ve Hakîm'dir.
دیہاتی لوگ کفر اور نفاق میں بہت ہی سخت ہیں[1] اور ان کو ایسا ہونا ہی چاہئے کہ ان کو ان احکام کا علم نہ ہو جو اللہ تعالیٰ نے اپنے رسول پر نازل فرمائے[2] ہیں اور اللہ بڑا علم واﻻ بڑی حکمت واﻻ ہے۔
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سَيَحْلِفُونَ بِٱللَّهِ لَكُمْ إِذَا ٱنقَلَبْتُمْ إِلَيْهِمْ لِتُعْرِضُوا۟ عَنْهُمْ فَأَعْرِضُوا۟ عَنْهُمْ إِنَّهُمْ رِجْسٌ وَمَأْوَىٰهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَكْسِبُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)sayahlifoona billaahi lakum idhaa nqalabtum ilayhim litu'ridoo 'anhum fa'a'ridoo 'anhum innahum rijsun wama'waahum jahannamu jazaa'an bimaa kaanoo yaksiboon
DIN 31635sayaḥlifūna billāhi lakum ʾiḏā nqalabtum ʾilayhim lituʿriḍū ʿanhum faʾaʿriḍū ʿanhum ʾinnahum riǧsun wamaʾwāhum ǧahannamu ǧazāʾan bimā kānū yaksibūna
They will swear to you by God, when you return to them, that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. They are a disgrace, and their destiny is Hell; a reward for what they used to earn.
They will swear by Allah unto you, when ye return unto them, that ye may let them be. Let them be, for lo! they are unclean, and their abode is hell as the reward for what they used to earn
They will adjure you by God when ye have come back to them, to turn aside from them; turn ye aside then from them; verily, they are a plague, and their resort is hell! a recompense for that which they have earned
They will adjure you by God when ye are come back to them, to withdraw from them: Withdraw from them, then, for they are unclean: their dwelling shall be Hell, in recompense for their deserts
They will swear unto you by God, when ye are returned unto them, that ye may let them alone. Let them alone therefore, for they are an abomination, and their dwelling shall be hell, a reward for that which they have deserved
يَحْلِفُونَ لَكُمْ لِتَرْضَوْا۟ عَنْهُمْ فَإِن تَرْضَوْا۟ عَنْهُمْ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَرْضَىٰ عَنِ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْفَٰسِقِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)yahlifoona lakum litardaw 'anhum fa'in tardaw 'anhum fa'inna llaaha laa yardaa 'ani l-qawmi l-faasiqeen
DIN 31635yaḥlifūna lakum litarḍaw ʿanhum faʾin tarḍaw ʿanhum faʾinna llāha lā yarḍā ʿani l-qawmi l-fāsiqīna
The translators word this verse differently
They will swear to you that you may accept them. But even if you accept them, God does not accept the wicked people.
They swear unto you, that ye may accept them. Though ye accept them. Allah verily accepteth not wrongdoing folk
They will adjure you to be pleased with them; but if ye are pleased with them, God will not be pleased with a people who work abomination
They will adjure you to take pleasure in them; but if ye take pleasure in them, God truly will take no pleasure in those who act corruptly
They will swear unto you, that ye may be well pleased with them; but if ye be well pleased with them, verily God will not be well pleased with people who prevaricate
9:97 — the verse above
وَمِنَ ٱلْأَعْرَابِ مَن يَتَّخِذُ مَا يُنفِقُ مَغْرَمًا وَيَتَرَبَّصُ بِكُمُ ٱلدَّوَآئِرَ عَلَيْهِمْ دَآئِرَةُ ٱلسَّوْءِ وَٱللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)wamina l-'a'raabi man yattakhidhu maa yunfiqu maghraman wayatarabbasu bikumu d-dawaa'ira 'alayhim daa'iratu s-saw'i wallaahu samee'un 'aleem
DIN 31635wamina l-ʾaʿrābi man yattaḫiḏu mā yunfiqu maġraman wayatarabbaṣu bikumu d-dawāʾira ʿalayhim dāʾiratu s-sawʾi wallāhu samīʿun ʿalīmun
The translators word this verse differently
And among the Desert-Arabs are those who consider their contribution to be a fine. And they wait for a reversal of your fortunes. Upon them will fall the cycle of misfortune. God is Hearing and Knowing.
And of the wandering Arabs there is he who taketh that which he expendeth (for the cause of Allah) as a loss, and awaiteth (evil) turns of fortune for you (that he may be rid of it). The evil turn of fortune will be theirs. Allah is Hearer, Knower
And of the Arabs of the desert are some who take what they expend to be a forced loan, and they wait a turn of fortune against you; against them shall a turn of evil fortune be; for God both hears and knows
Of the Arabs of the desert there are some who reckon what they expend in the cause of God as tribute, and wait for some change of fortune to befall you: a change for evil shall befall them! God is the Hearer, the Knower
Of the Arabs of the desert there is who reckoneth that which he expendeth for the service of God, to be as tribute; and waiteth that some change of fortune may befall you. A change for evil shall happen unto them; for God both heareth and knoweth
وَمِنَ ٱلْأَعْرَابِ مَن يُؤْمِنُ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ وَيَتَّخِذُ مَا يُنفِقُ قُرُبَٰتٍ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ وَصَلَوَٰتِ ٱلرَّسُولِ أَلَآ إِنَّهَا قُرْبَةٌ لَّهُمْ سَيُدْخِلُهُمُ ٱللَّهُ فِى رَحْمَتِهِۦٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
Easy-read (simplified)wamina l-'a'raabi man yu'minu billaahi wal-yawmi l-'aakhiri wayattakhidhu maa yunfiqu qurubaatin 'inda llaahi wasalawaati r-rasooli alaa innahaa qurbatun lahum sayudkhiluhumu llaahu fee rahmatihi inna llaaha ghafoorun raheem
DIN 31635wamina l-ʾaʿrābi man yuʾminu billāhi wal-yawmi l-ʾāḫiri wayattaḫiḏu mā yunfiqu qurubātin ʿinda llāhi waṣalawāti r-rasūli ʾalā ʾinnahā qurbatun lahum sayudḫiluhumu llāhu fī raḥmatihi ʾinna llāha ġafūrun raḥīmun
Yet among the Desert-Arabs are those who believe in God and the Last Day, and consider their contribution to be a means towards God, and the prayers of the Messenger. Surely it will draw them closer, and God will admit them into His mercy. God is Forgiving and Compassionate.
And of the wandering Arabs there is he who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and taketh that which he expendeth and also the prayers of the messenger as acceptable offerings in the sight of Allah. Lo! verily it is an acceptable offering for them. Allah will bring them into His mercy. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful
And of the Arabs of the desert are some who believe in God and the last day, and who take what they expend in alms to be a means of approach to God and to the Apostle's prayers,- is it not a means of approach for them? God will make them enter into His mercy; verily, God is forgiving and merciful
And of the Arabs of the desert, some believe in God and in the last day, and deem those alms an approach to God and to the Apostle's prayers. Are they not their approach? Into His mercy shall God lead them: yes, God is Indulgent, Merciful
And of the Arabs of desert there is who believeth in God, and in the last day; and esteemeth that which he layeth out for the service of God to be the means of bringing him near unto God, and the prayers of the apostle. Is it not unto them the means of a near approach? God shall lead them into his mercy; for God is gracious and merciful
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الْأَعْرَابُ أَشَدُّ كُفْرًا وَنِفَاقًا وَأَجْدَرُ أَلَّا يَعْلَمُوا حُدُودَ مَا أَنزَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِهِ وَاللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ
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