The Qur'an

Arabic

إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ لِتَحْكُمَ بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ بِمَآ أَرَىٰكَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ وَلَا تَكُن لِّلْخَآئِنِينَ خَصِيمًا

Ahmad Ali

We have sent down to you the Book containing the truth, in whose light you should judge among the people as God has shown you, and do not be a contender for deceivers.

Ali Qarai

Indeed We have sent down to you the Book with the truth, so that you may judge between the people by what Allah has shown you; do not be an advocate for the traitors,

Amhad Khan

We have indeed sent down the true Book towards you (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), so that you may judge between men, in the way Allah may show you; and do not plead on behalf of the treacherous.

Arberry

Surely We have sent down to thee the Book with the truth, so that thou mayest judge between the people by that God has shown thee. So be not an advocate for the traitors;

Corpus

Indeed, We (have) sent down to you the Book with the truth so that you may judge between the people with what has shown you Allah. And (do) not be for the deceitful a pleader.

Daryabadi

Verily We! We have sent down the Book unto thee With truth that thou mightest judge between people by that which Allah hath shewn thee; and be not thou On behalf of the deceivers a pleader.

Hilali & Khan

Surely, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad SAW) the Book (this Quran) in truth that you might judge between men by that which Allah has shown you (i.e. has taught you through Divine Inspiration), so be not a pleader for the treacherous.

Maududi

(O Messenger!) We have revealed to you this Book with the Truth so that you may judge between people in accordance with what Allah has shown you. So do not dispute on behalf of the dishonest,

Muhammad Sarwar

We have revealed to you the Book in all Truth so that you judge among people by the laws of God. However, never defend the treacherous ones.

Muhammad Shakir

Surely We have revealed the Book to you with the truth that you may judge between people by means of that which Allah has taught you; and be not an advocate on behalf of the treacherous.

Pickthall

Lo! We reveal unto thee the Scripture with the truth, that thou mayst judge between mankind by that which Allah showeth thee. And be not thou a pleader for the treacherous;

Qaribullah

Surely, We have sent down to you the Book with the truth, so that you will rule between the people by that Allah has shown you. So do not be an advocate for the traitors.

Sahih Intl

Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth so you may judge between the people by that which Allah has shown you. And do not be for the deceitful an advocate.

Talal Itani

We have revealed to you the Scripture, with the truth, so that you judge between people in accordance with what God has shown you. And do not be an advocate for the traitors.

Transliteration

Inna anzalna ilayka alkitaba bialhaqqi litahkuma bayna alnnasi bima araka Allahu wala takun lilkhaineena khaseeman

Wahihuddin Khan

We have sent the Book down to you with the truth so that you may judge among mankind by means of what God has shown you. And do not be an advocate for the treacherous.

Yusuf Ali

We have sent down to thee the Book in truth, that thou mightest judge between men, as guided by Allah: so be not (used) as an advocate by those who betray their trust;

Arabic

وَٱسْتَغْفِرِ ٱللَّهَ ۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا

Ahmad Ali

And seek God's forgiveness, for God is surely forgiving and kind.

Ali Qarai

and plead to Allah for forgiveness; indeed Allah is all-forgiving, all-merciful.

Amhad Khan

And seek forgiveness from Allah; indeed Allah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Arberry

and pray forgiveness of God; surely God is All-forgiving, All-compassionate.

Corpus

And seek forgiveness (of) Allah. Indeed, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Daryabadi

And beg thou forgiveness of verily Allah is ever Forgiving.

Hilali & Khan

And seek the Forgiveness of Allah, certainly, Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Maududi

and seek forgiveness from Allah. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.

Muhammad Sarwar

Seek forgiveness from God. He is All-forgiving and All-merciful.

Muhammad Shakir

And ask forgiveness of Allah; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

Pickthall

And seek forgiveness of Allah. Lo! Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.

Qaribullah

And ask the forgiveness of Allah, surely Allah is the Forgiver, the Most Merciful.

Sahih Intl

And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.

Talal Itani

And ask God for forgiveness. God is Forgiver and Merciful.

Transliteration

Waistaghfiri Allaha inna Allaha kana ghafooran raheeman

Wahihuddin Khan

Ask God for forgiveness: He is most forgiving and merciful.

Yusuf Ali

But seek the forgiveness of Allah; for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

Arabic

وَلَا تُجَٰدِلْ عَنِ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخْتَانُونَ أَنفُسَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ مَن كَانَ خَوَّانًا أَثِيمًا

Ahmad Ali

Do not argue for those who harbour deceit in their hearts, for God does not love the treacherous and the iniquitous.

Ali Qarai

And do not plead for those who betray themselves; indeed Allah does not like someone who is treacherous and sinful.

Amhad Khan

And do not plead on behalf of those who deceive themselves; indeed Allah does not like any treacherous, excessive sinner.

Arberry

And do not dispute on behalf of those who betray themselves; surely God loves not the guilty traitor.

Corpus

And (do) not argue for those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah (does) not love (the one) who is treacherous (and) sinful.

Daryabadi

And contend thou not for those who defraud their souls verily Allah loveth not one who is a defrauder, sinner.

Hilali & Khan

And argue not on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Verily, Allah does not like anyone who is a betrayer of his trust, and indulges in crime.

Maududi

Do not plead for those who are dishonest to themselves; Allah does not love him who betrays trust and persists in sin.

Muhammad Sarwar

Do not defend those who deceive themselves; God does not love those who are treacherous and sinful.

Muhammad Shakir

And do not plead on behalf of those who act unfaithfully to their souls; surely Allah does not love him who is treacherous, sinful;

Pickthall

And plead not on behalf of (people) who deceive themselves. Lo! Allah loveth not one who is treacherous and sinful.

Qaribullah

And do not argue on behalf of those who betray themselves, surely, Allah does not love the sinful traitor.

Sahih Intl

And do not argue on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah loves not one who is a habitually sinful deceiver.

Talal Itani

And do not argue on behalf of those who deceive themselves. God does not love the deceitful sinner.

Transliteration

Wala tujadil AAani allatheena yakhtanoona anfusahum inna Allaha la yuhibbu man kana khawwanan atheeman

Wahihuddin Khan

And do not plead on behalf of those who are dishonest to themselves. Surely God does not love one who is treacherous and sinful.

Yusuf Ali

Contend not on behalf of such as betray their own souls; for Allah loveth not one given to perfidy and crime:

Arabic

يَسْتَخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَلَا يَسْتَخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ وَهُوَ مَعَهُمْ إِذْ يُبَيِّتُونَ مَا لَا يَرْضَىٰ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْلِ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ مُحِيطًا

Ahmad Ali

They try to hide from (men), but they cannot hide from God who is with them at night when they discuss such matters as He does not approve; but what they do is well within the compass of God.

Ali Qarai

They try to hide [their real character] from people, but they do not try to hide from Allah, though He is with them when they conspire overnight with a discourse that He does not approve of. And Allah comprehends whatever they do.

Amhad Khan

They hide from men and do not hide from Allah, whereas Allah is with them when they plan in their hearts that which displeases Him; and Allah has their deeds encompassed.

Arberry

They hide themselves from men, but hide not themselves from God; for He is with them while they meditate at night discourse unpleasing to Him; God encompasses the things they do.

Corpus

They seek to hide from the people but not (can) they hide from Allah and He (is) with them when they plot by night what not (does) he approve of the word. And is Allah of what they do - All-Encompassing.

Daryabadi

They feel ashamed of men and feel not ashamed of Allah, whereas He is Present with them when by night they plan together of discourse which pleaseth Him not; and Allah is of that which they work ever an Encompasser.

Hilali & Khan

They may hide (their crimes) from men, but they cannot hide (them) from Allah, for He is with them (by His Knowledge), when they plot by night in words that He does not approve, And Allah ever encompasses what they do.

Maududi

They can hide (their deeds) from men but they cannot hide (them) from Allah for He is with them even when they hold nightly counsels that are unpleasing to Allah. Allah encompasses all their doings.

Muhammad Sarwar

They hide their sins from other people but they cannot hide themselves from God who is constantly with them, even when they hold nocturnal meetings, a thing which God does not like. God comprehends all that they do.

Muhammad Shakir

They hide themselves from men and do not hide themselves from Allah, and He is with them when they meditate by night words which please Him not, and Allah encompasses what they do.

Pickthall

They seek to hide from men and seek not to hide from Allah. He is with them when by night they hold discourse displeasing unto Him. Allah ever surroundeth what they do.

Qaribullah

They seek to hide themselves from the people, but they do not hide themselves from Allah for He is with them when they hide the saying that does not please Him. Allah encompasses what they do.

Sahih Intl

They conceal [their evil intentions and deeds] from the people, but they cannot conceal [them] from Allah, and He is with them [in His knowledge] when they spend the night in such as He does not accept of speech. And ever is Allah, of what they do, encompassing.

Talal Itani

They hide from the people, but they cannot hide from God. He is with them, as they plot by night with words He does not approve. God comprehends what they do.

Transliteration

Yastakhfoona mina alnnasi wala yastakhfoona mina Allahi wahuwa maAAahum ith yubayyitoona ma la yarda mina alqawli wakana Allahu bima yaAAmaloona muheetan

Wahihuddin Khan

They feel ashamed before men but do not feel ashamed before God, despite His being present with them when they plot at night, uttering things of which He does not approve; and indeed God is fully aware of what they do.

Yusuf Ali

They may hide (Their crimes) from men, but they cannot hide (Them) from Allah, seeing that He is in their midst when they plot by night, in words that He cannot approve: And Allah Doth compass round all that they do.

Arabic

هَٰٓأَنتُمْ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ جَٰدَلْتُمْ عَنْهُمْ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا فَمَن يُجَٰدِلُ ٱللَّهَ عَنْهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ أَم مَّن يَكُونُ عَلَيْهِمْ وَكِيلًا

Ahmad Ali

Well, you are those who pleaded for them in the life of this world; but who will plead for them on the Day of Resurrection or be their security?

Ali Qarai

Aha! There you are, pleading for them in the life of this world! But who will plead for them with Allah on the Day of Resurrection, or will be their defender?

Amhad Khan

Pay heed! It is you people who argued on their behalf in the life of this world; so who will fight on their behalf with Allah on the Day of Resurrection, or who will be their pleader?

Arberry

Ha, there you are; you have disputed on their behalf in the present life; but who will dispute with God on their behalf on the Resurrection Day, or who will be a guardian for them?

Corpus

Here you are - those who [you] argue for them in the life (of) the world, but who will argue (with) Allah for them (on the) Day (of) [the] Resurrection or who will be [over them] (their) defender.

Daryabadi

Lo! it is ye who have contended for them in the life of the world; then who will contend for them with Allah on the Day of Resurrection, or who shall be their champion?

Hilali & Khan

Lo! You are those who have argued for them in the life of this world, but who will argue for them on the Day of Resurrection against Allah, or who will then be their defender?

Maududi

You pleaded on their behalf in this worldly life but who will plead with Allah on their behalf on the Day of Resurrection, or who will be their defender there?

Muhammad Sarwar

You defend them in this life but who will defend them against God on the Day of Judgment and who will be their attorney?

Muhammad Shakir

Behold! you are they who (may) plead for them in this world's life, but who will plead for them with Allah on the resurrection day, or who shall be their protector?

Pickthall

Ho! ye are they who pleaded for them in the life of the world. But who will plead with Allah for them on the Day of Resurrection, or who will then be their defender?

Qaribullah

There you are, you have argued on their behalf in the worldly life, but who will argue with Allah on their behalf on the Day of Resurrection! Or who will be a guardian for them?

Sahih Intl

Here you are - those who argue on their behalf in [this] worldly life - but who will argue with Allah for them on the Day of Resurrection, or who will [then] be their representative?

Talal Itani

There you are, arguing on their behalf in the present life, but who will argue with God on their behalf on the Day of Resurrection? Or who will be their representative?

Transliteration

Haantum haolai jadaltum AAanhum fee alhayati alddunya faman yujadilu Allaha AAanhum yawma alqiyamati am man yakoonu AAalayhim wakeelan

Wahihuddin Khan

You might argue on their behalf in the life of this world: but who will argue on their behalf with God on the Day of Resurrection and who will be their defender?

Yusuf Ali

Ah! These are the sort of men on whose behalf ye may contend in this world; but who will contend with Allah on their behalf on the Day of Judgment, or who will carry their affairs through?

Arabic

وَمَن يَعْمَلْ سُوٓءًا أَوْ يَظْلِمْ نَفْسَهُۥ ثُمَّ يَسْتَغْفِرِ ٱللَّهَ يَجِدِ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا

Ahmad Ali

He who does evil or acts against his own interests (by disbelieving), then prays for God's forgiveness, will find God compassionate and merciful.

Ali Qarai

Whoever commits evil or wrongs himself and then pleads to Allah for forgiveness, will find Allah all-forgiving, all-merciful.

Amhad Khan

And whoever does evil or wrongs his own soul and then seeks forgiveness from Allah, will find Allah Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Arberry

Whosoever does evil, or wrongs himself; and then prays God's forgiveness, he shall find God is All-forgiving, All-compassionate.

Corpus

And whoever does evil or wrongs his soul then seeks forgiveness (of) Allah he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Daryabadi

And whosoever worketh an ill or wrongeth his own soul, and thereafter beggeth forgiveness of Allah shall find Allah Forgiving, Merciful.

Hilali & Khan

And whoever does evil or wrongs himself but afterwards seeks Allah's Forgiveness, he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Maududi

He who does either evil or wrongs himself, and then asks for the forgiveness of Allah, will find Allah All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.

Muhammad Sarwar

One who commits a sin or does wrong to himself and then seeks forgiveness from God, will find God All-forgiving and All-merciful.

Muhammad Shakir

And whoever does evil or acts unjustly to his soul, then asks forgiveness of Allah, he shall find Allah Forgiving, Merciful.

Pickthall

Yet whoso doeth evil or wrongeth his own soul, then seeketh pardon of Allah, will find Allah Forgiving, Merciful.

Qaribullah

He who does evil or wrongs himself and then asks forgiveness of Allah will find that Allah is the Forgiver, the Most Merciful.

Sahih Intl

And whoever does a wrong or wrongs himself but then seeks forgiveness of Allah will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful.

Talal Itani

Whoever commits evil, or wrongs his soul, then implores God for forgiveness, will find God Forgiving and Merciful.

Transliteration

Waman yaAAmal sooan aw yathlim nafsahu thumma yastaghfiri Allaha yajidi Allaha ghafooran raheeman

Wahihuddin Khan

Yet anyone who does evil or wrongs his own soul and then asks God for forgiveness will find God forgiving and merciful.

Yusuf Ali

If any one does evil or wrongs his own soul but afterwards seeks Allah's forgiveness, he will find Allah Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

Arabic

وَمَن يَكْسِبْ إِثْمًا فَإِنَّمَا يَكْسِبُهُۥ عَلَىٰ نَفْسِهِۦ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا

Ahmad Ali

He who earns the wages of sin does so for himself; and God is aware of everything and is wise.

Ali Qarai

Whoever commits a sin, commits it only against himself; and Allah is all-knowing, all-wise.

Amhad Khan

And whoever earns sin, his earnings will only be against himself; and Allah is the Knowing, Wise.

Arberry

And whosoever earns a sin, earns it against himself only; and God is ever All-knowing, All-wise.

Corpus

And whoever earns sin, then only he earns it against his soul. And is Allah All-Knowing, All-Wise.

Daryabadi

And whosoever earnoth a sin, only against his own soul he earnoth it; and Allah is ever Knowing, Wise.

Hilali & Khan

And whoever earns sin, he earns it only against himself. And Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.

Maududi

He who commits a sin, commits it only to his detriment. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

Muhammad Sarwar

One who commits sins has committed them against his own soul. God is All-knowing and All-wise.

Muhammad Shakir

And whoever commits a sin, he only commits it against his own soul; and Allah is Knowing, Wise.

Pickthall

Whoso committeth sin committeth it only against himself. Allah is ever Knower, Wise.

Qaribullah

Whosoever earns a sin, he only earns it against himself. Allah is the Knower, the Wise.

Sahih Intl

And whoever commits a sin only earns it against himself. And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.

Talal Itani

And Whoever earns a sin, earns it against himself. God is Aware and Wise.

Transliteration

Waman yaksib ithman fainnama yaksibuhu AAala nafsihi wakana Allahu AAaleeman hakeeman

Wahihuddin Khan

He who commits sin does so against his own soul. God is all knowing and wise.

Yusuf Ali

And if any one earns sin. he earns it against His own soul: for Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.

Arabic

وَمَن يَكْسِبْ خَطِيٓـَٔةً أَوْ إِثْمًا ثُمَّ يَرْمِ بِهِۦ بَرِيٓـًٔا فَقَدِ ٱحْتَمَلَ بُهْتَٰنًا وَإِثْمًا مُّبِينًا

Ahmad Ali

He who commits a mistake or iniquity and ascribes it to one who is innocent, is guilty of calumny and brazen sin.

Ali Qarai

But someone who commits an iniquity or sin and then accuses an innocent person of it, is indeed guilty of calumny and a flagrant sin.

Amhad Khan

And whoever commits a mistake or a sin, then blames it on someone innocent has indeed burdened himself with infamy and a manifest crime.

Arberry

And whosoever earns a fault or a sin and then casts it upon the innocent, thereby has laid upon himself calumny and manifest sin.

Corpus

And whoever earns a fault or a sin then throws it (on) an innocent, then surely he (has) burdened (himself) (with) a slander and a sin manifest.

Daryabadi

And whosoever earnoth a vice or a sin, and thereafter casteth it on an innocent, he hath surely borne a calumny and a manifest sin.

Hilali & Khan

And whoever earns a fault or a sin and then throws it on to someone innocent, he has indeed burdened himself with falsehood and a manifest sin.

Maududi

But he who commits either a fault or a sin, and then casts it upon an innocent person, lays upon himself the burden of a false charge and a flagrant sin.

Muhammad Sarwar

One who makes a mistake or commits a sin and ascribes it to an innocent person, he only burdens himself with slander and a grave sin.

Muhammad Shakir

And whoever commits a fault or a sin, then accuses of it one innocent, he indeed takes upon himself the burden of a calumny and a manifest sin.

Pickthall

And whoso committeth a delinquency or crime, then throweth (the blame) thereof upon the innocent, hath burdened himself with falsehood and a flagrant crime.

Qaribullah

Whosoever earns a fault or a sin and casts it upon the innocent, indeed, he bears the slander and a clear sin.

Sahih Intl

But whoever earns an offense or a sin and then blames it on an innocent [person] has taken upon himself a slander and manifest sin.

Talal Itani

And whoever commits a mistake, or a sin, and then blames it on an innocent person, has taken a slander and a clear sin.

Transliteration

Waman yaksib khateeatan aw ithman thumma yarmi bihi bareean faqadi ihtamala buhtanan waithman mubeenan

Wahihuddin Khan

And anyone who commits an offence or a sin, then charges an innocent person with it, shall certainly bear the guilt of a calumny and a manifest sin.

Yusuf Ali

But if any one earns a fault or a sin and throws it on to one that is innocent, He carries (on himself) (Both) a falsehood and a flagrant sin.