Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran - Sura 2
al-Baqarah - The Cow
Total Verses: 286




al-Baqarah 002:001

2:1 سورة البقرة بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الم


TransliterationAlif-lam-meem
LiteralAL M

Yusuf AliA.L.M.
PickthalAlif. Lam. Mim.
Arberry Alif Lam Mim
ShakirAlif Lam Mim.
SarwarAlif. Lam. Mim.
KhalifaA.L.M.
Hilali/KhanAlif-Lam-Meem. (These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings).
H/K/SaheehAlif, Lam, Meem.
MalikAlif L'am M'im.[1]
QXPA.L.M. Alif. Laam. Mim. Allah, Aleem, the Knower, Hakim, the Wise, knows your prayer and understands your needs.
Maulana AliI, Allah, am the best Knower.
Free MindsA.L.M.
Qaribullah AlifLaamMeem.

George SaleA. L. M.
JM RodwellELIF. LAM. MIM.

AsadAlif. Lam. Mim.



al-Baqarah 002:002

2:2 ذلك الكتاب لاريب فيه هدى للمتقين


TransliterationThalika alkitabu la rayba feehi hudan lilmuttaqeena
LiteralThat The Book no doubt/suspicion in it, (it is) guidance to the fearing and obeying.

Yusuf AliThis is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah;
PickthalThis is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who ward off (evil).
Arberry That is the Book, wherein is no doubt, a guidance to the godfearing
ShakirThis Book, there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who guard (against evil).
SarwarThere is no doubt that this book is a guide for the pious;
KhalifaThis scripture is infallible; a beacon for the righteous;
Hilali/KhanThis is the Book (the Quran), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqoon (the pious and righteous persons who fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden) and love Allah much (perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)).
H/K/SaheehThis is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah
MalikThis is the Book in which there is no doubt. (Since its Author, Allah, the Creator of this universe, possesses complete knowledge, there is no room for doubt about its contents.) It is a guide for those who are God conscious,[2]
QXPAllah's Guidance is right before you in the form of this noble Book, recorded by the most honorable scribes appointed by the Messenger (80:13-16). The Almighty Himself guarantees the Truth of this Revelation, its explanation and its preservation. And you will find it free of all contradiction ((4:82), (10:37), (15:9), (29:49), (32:2), (52:2-3), (75:17-19)). Therefore, there is absolutely no question or any doubt about the authority and authenticity of this Glorious Scripture. And, you will soon notice as you proceed, that this Book leaves no lingering doubts in a seeking mind. If you remember that this is a Book of guidance, and hence, treat it as such, the hard fact will dawn upon you that this is The Path-finding Guide for all those who wish to journey through life in blissful honor and security.
Maulana AliThis Book, there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who keep their duty,
Free MindsThis is the Scripture in which there is no doubt, a guide for the righteous.
Qaribullah That is the (Holy) Book, where there is no doubt. It is a guidance for the cautious (of evil and Hell).

George SaleThere is no doubt in this book; it is a direction to the pious,
JM RodwellNo doubt is there about this Book: It is a guidance to the God-fearing,

AsadHIS DIVINE WRIT - let there be no doubt about it - is [meant to be] a guidance for all the God-conscious



al-Baqarah 002:003

2:3 الذين يؤمنون بالغيب ويقيمون الصلاة ومما رزقناهم ينفقون


TransliterationAllatheena yu/minoona bialghaybi wayuqeemoona alssalata wamimma razaqnahum yunfiqoona
LiteralThose who believe with the unseen/hidden and they keep up/call for the prayers and from what We provided for them they spend.

Yusuf AliWho believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them;
PickthalWho believe in the Unseen, and establish worship, and spend of that We have bestowed upon them;
Arberry who believe in the Unseen, and perform the prayer, and expend of that We have provided them;
ShakirThose who believe in the unseen and keep up prayer and spend out of what We have given them.
Sarwarthe pious who believe in the unseen, attend to prayer, give in charity part of what We have granted them;
Khalifawho believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity.
Hilali/KhanWho believe in the Ghaib and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and spend out of what we have provided for them (i.e. give Zakat , spend on themselves, their parents, their children, their wives, etc., and also give charity to the poor and also in Allahs Cause - Jihad, etc.).
H/K/SaheehWho believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them,
Malikwho believe in the Unseen, who establish Salah (five regular daily prayers) and spend in charity out of what We have provided for their sustenance;[3]
QXPThose who wish to journey through life in blissful honor and security, are the ones who believe in the Law of Cause and Effect, though the stages of action and its reaction might be hidden from their senses.
Maulana AliWho believe in the Unseen and keep up prayer and spend out of what We have given them,
Free MindsThose who believe in the unseen, and hold the contact-method, and from Our provisions to them they spend.
Qaribullah Who believe in the unseen and establish the (daily) prayer; who spend out of what We have provided them.

George Salewho believe in the mysteries of faith, who observe the appointed times of prayer, and distribute alms out of what We have bestowed on them;
JM RodwellWho believe in the unseen, who observe prayer, and out of what we have bestowed on them, expend for God;

Asadwho believe in [the existence of] that which is beyond the reach of human perception, and are constant in prayer, and spend on others out of what We provide for them as sustenance;



al-Baqarah 002:004

2:4 والذين يؤمنون بما انزل اليك وماانزل من قبلك وبالاخرة هم يوقنون


TransliterationWaallatheena yu/minoona bima onzila ilayka wama onzila min qablika wabial-akhirati hum yooqinoona
LiteralAnd those who believe with what was descended to you, and what was descended from before you, and with the end (other life) they are sure/certain .

Yusuf AliAnd who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the Hereafter.
PickthalAnd who believe in that which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) and that which was revealed before thee, and are certain of the Hereafter.
Arberry who believe in what has been sent down to thee and what has been sent down before thee, and have faith in the Hereafter;
ShakirAnd who believe in that which has been revealed to you and that which was revealed before you and they are sure of the hereafter.
Sarwarwho have faith in what has been revealed to you and others before you and have strong faith in the life hereafter.
KhalifaAnd they believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before you, and with regard to the Hereafter, they are absolutely certain.
Hilali/KhanAnd who believe in (the Quran and the Sunnah) which has been sent down (revealed) to you (Muhammad Peace be upon him ) and in (the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel), etc.) which were sent down before you and they believe with certainty in the Hereafter. (Resurrection, recompense of their good and bad deeds, Paradise and Hell, etc.).
H/K/SaheehAnd who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muúammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].
Malikwho believe in this Revelation (the Qur'an) which is sent to you (O Muhammad) and the Revelations which were sent before you (Torah, Psalms, Gospel...) and firmly believe in the Hereafter.[4]
QXPHence, such men and women of understanding consider the Divine Revelation through you (O Messenger) a great favor and believe in it wholeheartedly ((7:52), (2:185)). Similar were the blessed people who believed in and followed the previous Scriptures.
Maulana AliAnd who believe in that which has been revealed to thee and that which was revealed before thee, and of the Hereafter they are sure.
Free MindsAnd those who believe in what was sent down to you, and what was sent down before you, and regarding the Hereafter they are certain.
Qaribullah Who believe in that which has been sent down to you (Prophet Muhammad) and what has been sent down before you (to Prophets Jesus and Moses) and firmly believe in the Everlasting Life.

George Saleand who believe in that revelation, which hath been sent down unto thee, and that which hath been sent down unto the prophets before thee, and have firm assurance in the life to come:
JM RodwellAnd who believe in what hath been sent down to thee, and in what hath been sent down before thee, and full faith have they in the life to come:

Asadand who believe in that which has been bestowed from on high upon thee, [O Prophet,] as well as in that which was bestowed before thy time: for it is they who in their innermost are certain of the life to come!



al-Baqarah 002:005

2:5 اولئك على هدى من ربهم واولئك هم المفلحون


TransliterationOla-ika AAala hudan min rabbihim waola-ika humu almuflihoona
LiteralThose are on a guidance from their Lord and those are the successful/winners.

Yusuf AliThey are on (true) guidance, from their Lord, and it is these who will prosper.
PickthalThese depend on guidance from their Lord. These are the successful.
Arberry those are upon guidance from their Lord, those are the ones who prosper.
ShakirThese are on a right course from their Lord and these it is that shall be successful.
SarwarIt is the pious who follow the guidance of their Lord and gain lasting happiness.
KhalifaThese are guided by their Lord; these are the winners.
Hilali/KhanThey are on (true) guidance from their Lord, and they are the successful.
H/K/SaheehThose are upon [right] guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful.
MalikThey are on true Guidance from their Lord and they are the ones who will attain salvation.[5]
QXPThose who approach the Book with an open mind are the ones who achieve Guidance from their Sustainer and walk on the right track ((23:1-11), (56:79)). To them belongs the Ultimate Success. (31:2-5).
Maulana AliThese are on a right course from their Lord and these it is that are successful.
Free MindsThese are the ones guided by their Lord, and these are the winners.
Qaribullah These are guided by their Lord; these surely are the prosperous.

George Salethese are directed by their Lord, and they shall prosper.
JM RodwellThese are guided by their Lord; and with these it shall be well.

AsadIt is they who follow the guidance [which comes from their Sustainer; and it is they, they who' shall attain to a happy state!



al-Baqarah 002:006

2:6 ان الذين كفروا سواء عليهم ءانذرتهم ام لم تنذرهم لايؤمنون


TransliterationInna allatheena kafaroo sawaon AAalayhim aanthartahum am lam tunthirhum la yu/minoona
LiteralThat those who disbelieved, (it is) equal/alike on (to) them, had you warned them , or you did not warn them, (notice) they do not believe.

Yusuf AliAs to those who reject Faith, it is the same to them whether thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.
PickthalAs for the Disbelievers, Whether thou warn them or thou warn them not it is all one for them; they believe not.
Arberry As for the unbelievers, alike it is to them whether thou hast warned them or hast not warned them, they do not believe.
ShakirSurely those who disbelieve, it being alike to them whether you warn them, or do not warn them, will not believe.
SarwarThose who deny your message will not believe whether you warn them or not.
KhalifaAs for those who disbelieve, it is the same for them; whether you warn them, or not warn them, they cannot believe.
Hilali/KhanVerily, those who disbelieve, it is the same to them whether you (O Muhammad Peace be upon him ) warn them or do not warn them, they will not believe.
H/K/SaheehIndeed, those who disbelieve it is all the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them they will not believe.
MalikIn fact, as for those who reject Faith; it is the same, whether you warn them or you don't, they will not believe.[6]
QXPAs for those who have chosen denial in advance (because of blind following, arrogance, peer pressure and self-interest), it does not matter whether you admonish them or not.
Maulana AliThose who disbelieve -- it being alike to them whether thou warn them or warn them not -- they will not believe.
Free MindsAs for those who reject, whether you warn them or do not warn them, they will not believe.
Qaribullah Those who disbelieve, whether you forewarn them or not, they will not believe.

George SaleAs for the unbelievers, it will be equal to them whether thou admonish them, or do not admonish them; they will not believe.
JM RodwellAs to the infidels, alike is it to them whether thou warn them or warn them not-they will not believe:

AsadBEHOLD, as for those who are bent on denying the truth - it is all one to them whether thou warnest them or dost not warn them: they will not believe.



al-Baqarah 002:007

2:7 ختم الله على قلوبهم وعلى سمعهم وعلى ابصارهم غشاوة ولهم عذاب عظيم


TransliterationKhatama Allahu AAala quloobihim waAAala samAAihim waAAala absarihim ghishawatun walahum AAathabun AAatheemun
LiteralGod sealed/stamped on their hearts/minds and on their hearing and on their eye sights/understanding a cover and for them (is) a great torture.

Yusuf AliAllah hath set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is a veil; great is the penalty they (incur).
PickthalAllah hath sealed their hearing and their hearts, and on their eyes there is a covering. Theirs will be an awful doom.
Arberry God has set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and on their eyes is a covering, and there awaits them a mighty chastisement.
ShakirAllah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing and there is a covering over their eyes, and there is a great punishment for them.
SarwarGod has sealed their hearts and hearing and their vision is veiled; a great punishment awaits them.
KhalifaGOD seals their minds and their hearing, and their eyes are veiled. They have incurred severe retribution.
Hilali/KhanAllah has set a seal on their hearts and on their hearings, (i.e. they are closed from accepting Allahs Guidance), and on their eyes there is a covering. Theirs will be a great torment.
H/K/SaheehAllah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. And for them is a great punishment.
MalikAllah has sealed their hearts and their hearing, their eyes are covered, and there is a grievous punishment for them.[7]
QXPAllah has sealed their hearts and their hearing, and on their sight there is a veil. Theirs will be a tremendous suffering.
Maulana AliAllah has sealed their hearts and their hearing; and there is a covering on their eyes, and for them is a grievous chastisement.
Free MindsGod has sealed upon their hearts and upon their ears, and over their eyes are covers. They will incur a great retribution.
Qaribullah Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and ears; their sight is dimmed and for them is a great punishment.

George SaleGod hath sealed up their hearts and their hearing; a dimness covereth their sight, and they shall suffer a grievous punishment.
JM RodwellTheir hearts and their ears hath God sealed up; and over their eyes is a covering. For them, a severe chastisement!

AsadGod; has sealed their hearts and their hearing, and over their eyes is a veil; and awesome suffering awaits them.



al-Baqarah 002:008

2:8 ومن الناس من يقول امنا بالله وباليوم الاخر وماهم بمؤمنين


TransliterationWamina alnnasi man yaqoolu amanna biAllahi wabialyawmi al-akhiri wama hum bimu/mineena
LiteralAnd from the people who say: "We believed by God and with the Day the Last/ Resurrection Day." And they are not with believing.

Yusuf AliOf the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day;" but they do not (really) believe.
PickthalAnd of mankind are some who say: We believe in Allah and the Last Day, when they believe not.
Arberry And some men there are who say, 'We believe in God and the Last Day'; but they are not believers.
ShakirAnd there are some people who say: We believe in Allah and the last day; and they are not at all believers.
SarwarSome people say, "We believe in God and the Day of Judgment," but they are not true believers.
KhalifaThen there are those who say, "We believe in GOD and the Last Day," while they are not believers.
Hilali/KhanAnd of mankind, there are some (hypocrites) who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day" while in fact they believe not.
H/K/SaheehAnd of the people are some who say, "We believe in Allah and the Last Day," but they are not believers.
MalikThere are some people who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day" yet they are not true believers.[8]
QXP(The line between belief and denial can be subtle in the sense that) among people are those who claim to believe in Allah and in the Last Day (or in the Law of Recompense, but their actions, which speak louder than words, contradict their claim). And they have indeed not attained belief.
Maulana AliAnd there are some people who say: We believe in Allah and the Last Day; and they are not believers.
Free MindsAnd from the people are those who Say: "We believe in God and in the Last Day," but they are not believers.
Qaribullah There are some people who say: 'We believe in Allah and the Last Day, ' yet they are not believers.

George SaleThere are some who say, We believe in God, and the last day; but are not really believers:
JM RodwellAnd some there are who say, "We believe in God, and in the latter day:" Yet are they not believers!

AsadAnd there are people who say, "We do believe in God and the Last Day," the while they do not [really]. believe.



al-Baqarah 002:009

2:9 يخادعون الله والذين امنوا ومايخدعون الاانفسهم ومايشعرون


TransliterationYukhadiAAoona Allaha waallatheena amanoo wama yakhdaAAoona illa anfusahum wama yashAAuroona
LiteralThey deceive God, and those who believed, and they do not deceive except themselves, and they do not feel/know/sense.

Yusuf AliFain would they deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and realise (it) not!
PickthalThey think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not.
Arberry They would trick God and the believers, and only themselves they deceive, and they are not aware.
ShakirThey desire to deceive Allah and those who believe, and they deceive only themselves and they do not perceive.
SarwarThey deceive God and the believers. However, they have deceived no one but themselves, a fact of which they are not aware.
KhalifaIn trying to deceive GOD and those who believe, they only deceive themselves without perceiving.
Hilali/KhanThey (think to) deceive Allah and those who believe, while they only deceive themselves, and perceive (it) not!
H/K/SaheehThey [think to] deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive not except themselves and perceive [it] not.
MalikThey try to deceive Allah and the believers. However, they deceive none except themselves yet they do not realize it.[9]
QXP(Men and women of this psyche fall prey to the misconception that they can bypass the rock solid Divine Laws and) they deceive Allah and the believers. (Since reason is a faculty that has to be exercised and they have forsaken it) such men and women have little awareness that by this attitude they deceive no one but themselves.
Maulana AliThey seek to deceive Allah and those who believe and they deceive only themselves and they perceive not.
Free MindsThey seek to deceive God and those who believe, but they only deceive themselves without noticing.
Qaribullah They seek to deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive none except themselves, though they do not sense it.

George Salethey seek to deceive God, and those who do believe, but they deceive themselves only, and are not sensible thereof.
JM RodwellFain would they deceive God and those who have believed; but they deceive themselves only, and know it not.

AsadThey would deceive God and those who have attained to faith-the while they deceive none but themselves, and perceive it not.



al-Baqarah 002:010

2:10 في قلوبهم مرض فزادهم الله مرضا ولهم عذاب اليم بما كانوا يكذبون


TransliterationFee quloobihim maradun fazadahumu Allahu maradan walahum AAathabun aleemun bima kanoo yakthiboona
LiteralIn their hearts/minds (is) sickness/disease, so God increased them sickness/disease, and for them (is a) painful torture because (of) what they were lying/denying/falsifying .

Yusuf AliIn their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease: And grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to themselves).
PickthalIn their hearts is a disease, and Allah increaseth their disease. A painful doom is theirs because they lie.
Arberry In their hearts is a sickness, and God has increased their sickness, and there awaits them a painful chastisement for that they have cried lies.
ShakirThere is a disease in their hearts, so Allah added to their disease and they shall have a painful chastisement because they
SarwarA sickness exists in their hearts to which God adds more sickness. Besides this, they will suffer a painful punishment as a result of the lie which they speak.
KhalifaIn their minds there is a disease. Consequently, GOD augments their disease. They have incurred a painful retribution for their lying.
Hilali/KhanIn their hearts is a disease (of doubt and hypocrisy) and Allah has increased their disease. A painful torment is theirs because they used to tell lies.
H/K/SaheehIn their hearts is disease, so Allah has increased their disease; and for them is a painful punishment because they [habitually] used to lie.
MalikThere is a disease of deception in their heart; and Allah lets their disease increase, and they shall have painful punishment for the lies they have told.[10]
QXPThis negative attitude is a disease of the heart that reinforces itself according to the Divine Laws of human psyche. Deceiving one's own "Self" only ensures dire consequences for them since they used to belie the Realities of life.
Maulana AliIn their hearts is a disease, so Allah increased their disease, and for them is a painful chastisement because they lie.
Free MindsIn their hearts is a disease, so God increases their disease, and they will have a painful retribution for what they have denied.
Qaribullah There is a sickness in their hearts which Allah has increased. For them there is a painful punishment because they lie.

George SaleThere is an infirmity in their hearts, and God hath increased that infirmity; and they shall suffer a most painful punishment, because they have disbelieved.
JM RodwellDiseased are their hearts! And that disease hath God increased creased to them. Their's a sore chastisement, for that they treated their prophet as a liar!

AsadIn their hearts is disease, and so God lets their disease increase; and grievous suffering awaits them because of their persistent lying.



al-Baqarah 002:011

2:11 واذا قيل لهم لاتفسدوا في الارض قالوا انما نحن مصلحون


TransliterationWa-itha qeela lahum la tufsidoo fee al-ardi qaloo innama nahnu muslihoona
LiteralAnd if (it was) said to them: "Do not corrupt in the earth/Planet Earth." They said: "But we are correcting/repairing ."

Yusuf AliWhen it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth," they say: "Why, we only Want to make peace!"
PickthalAnd when it is said unto them: Make not mischief in the earth, they say: We are peacemakers only.
Arberry When it is said to them, 'Do not corruption in the land', they say, 'We are only ones that put things right.'
ShakirAnd when it is said to them, Do not make mischief in the land, they say: We are but peace-makers.
SarwarWhen they are told not to commit corruption in the land, they reply, "We are only reformers".
KhalifaWhen they are told, "Do not commit evil," they say, "But we are righteous!"
Hilali/KhanAnd when it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth," they say: "We are only peacemakers."
H/K/SaheehAnd when it is said to them, "Do not cause corruption on the earth," they say, "We are but reformers."
MalikWhen it is said to them: "Do not make mischief on earth," they say: "We make peace."[11]
QXP(By declining to submit to the Divine Values, every individual will formulate his own set of values. The obvious result would be corruption and chaos in the earth). When they are told not to cause corruption and disorder in the land, they say, "We are but reformers."
Maulana AliAnd when it is said to them, Make not mischief in the land, they say: We are but peacemakers.
Free MindsAnd if they are told: "Do not make evil in the land," they Say: "But we are the reformers!"
Qaribullah When it is said to them, 'Do not corrupt in the land, ' they reply, 'We are only reformers. '

George SaleWhen one saith unto them, act not corruptly in the earth; they reply, Verily we are men of integrity.
JM RodwellAnd when it is said to them, "Cause not disorders in the earth:" they say, "Nay, rather do we set them right."

AsadAnd when they are told, "Do not spread corruption on earth," they answer, "We are but improving things!"



al-Baqarah 002:012

2:12 الا انهم هم المفسدون ولكن لايشعرون


TransliterationWa-itha qeela lahum aminoo kama amana alnnasu qaloo anu/minu kama amana alssufahao ala innahum humu alssufahao walakin la yaAAlamoona
LiteralIs it not that they truly are, they are the corrupting and but they do not feel/know/sense?

Yusuf AliOf a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realise (it) not.
PickthalAre not they indeed the mischief-makers? But they perceive not.
Arberry Truly, they are the workers of corruption but they are not aware.
ShakirNow surely they themselves are the mischief makers, but they do not perceive.
SarwarThey, certainly, are corrupt but do not realize it.
KhalifaIn fact, they are evildoers, but they do not perceive.
Hilali/KhanVerily! They are the ones who make mischief, but they perceive not.
H/K/SaheehUnquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.
MalikBeware! They are the ones who make mischief but they do not realize it.[12]
QXPOh, verily, they are indeed corruptors, but they perceive it not.
Maulana AliNow surely they are the mischief-makers, but they perceive not.
Free MindsNo, they are the evildoers, but they do not perceive.
Qaribullah But it is they who are the evildoers, though they do not sense it.

George SaleAre not they themselves corrupt doers? But they are not sensible thereof.
JM RodwellIs it not that they are themselves the authors of disorder? But they perceive it not!

AsadOh, verily, it is they, they who are spreading corruption = but they perceive it not?



al-Baqarah 002:013

2:13 واذا قيل لهم امنوا كما امن الناس قالوا انؤمن كما امن السفهاء الاانهم هم السفهاء ولكن لايعلمون


TransliterationWa-itha qeela lahum aminoo kama amana alnnasu qaloo anu/minu kama amana alssufahao ala innahum humu alssufahao walakin la yaAAlamoona
LiteralAnd if (it was/is) said to them: "Believe as the people believed." They said: "Do we believe as the ignorant/foolish believed?" Is it not that they truly are, they are the ignorant/foolish and but they do not know?

Yusuf AliWhen it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe:" They say: "Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are the fools, but they do not know.
PickthalAnd when it is said unto them: believe as the people believe, they say: shall we believe as the foolish believe? are not they indeed the foolish? But they know not.
Arberry When it is said to them, 'Believe as the people believe', they say, 'Shall we believe, as fools believe?' Truly, they are the foolish ones, but they do not know.
ShakirAnd when it is said to them: Believe as the people believe they say: Shall we believe as the fools believe? Now surely they themselves are the fools, but they do not know.
SarwarWhen they are told to believe as everyone else does, they say, "Should we believe as fools do?" In fact, they themselves are fools, but they do not know it.
KhalifaWhen they are told, "Believe like the people who believed," they say, "Shall we believe like the fools who believed?" In fact, it is they who are fools, but they do not know.
Hilali/KhanAnd when it is said to them (hypocrites): "Believe as the people (followers of Muhammad Peace be upon him , Al-Ansar and Al-Muhajiroon) have believed," they say: "Shall we believe as the fools have believed?" Verily, they are the fools, but they know not.
H/K/SaheehAnd when it is said to them, "Believe as the people have believed," they say, "Should we believe as the foolish have believed?" Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.
MalikWhen they are told: "Believe as the others believe" they ask: "Should we believe like fools?" Be aware! They themselves are the fools, if only they could understand.[13]
QXP(Their arrogance and blind following hamper their power of reasoning.) When they are told to see the Truth as other men and women have seen, they retort, "Shall we believe as the fools do?" Oh, verily, it is they, they who are fools! But they know it not.
Maulana AliAnd when it is said to them, Believe as the people believe, they say: Shall we believe as the fools believe? Now surely they are the fools, but they know not.
Free MindsAnd if they are told: "Believe, as the people have believed," they Say: "Shall we believe as the fools have believed?" No, they are the fools but they do not know.
Qaribullah When it is said to them: 'Believe as (other) people believe, ' they reply, 'Are we to believe as fools believe? ' It is they who are the fools, if only they knew!

George SaleAnd when one saith unto them, believe ye as others believe; they answer, shall we believe as fools believe? Are not they themselves fools? But they know it not.
JM RodwellAnd when it is said to them, "Believe as other men have believed;" they say, "Shall we believe as the fools have believed?" Is it not that they are themselves the fools? But they know it not!

AsadAnd when they are told, "Believe as other people believe," they answer, "Shall we believe as the weak-minded believe?" Oh, verily, it is they, they who are weak-minded -but they know it not!



al-Baqarah 002:014

2:14 واذا لقوا الذين امنوا قالوا امنا واذا خلوا الى شياطينهم قالوا انا معكم انما نحن مستهزئون


TransliterationWa-itha laqoo allatheena amanoo qaloo amanna wa-itha khalaw ila shayateenihim qaloo inna maAAakum innama nahnu mustahzi-oona
LiteralAnd if they met/found those who believed, they said: "We believed". And if they were alone/together with to their devils they said: "That we are with you, but we are mocking ."

Yusuf AliWhen they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe;" but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say: "We are really with you: We (were) only jesting."
PickthalAnd when they fall in with those who believe, they say: We believe; but when they go apart to their devils they declare: Lo! we are with you; verily we did but mock.
Arberry When they meet those who believe, they say, 'We believe'; but when they go privily to their Satans, they say, 'We are with you; we were only mocking.'
ShakirAnd when they meet those who believe, they say: We believe; and when they are alone with their Shaitans, they say: Surely we are with you, we were only mocking.
SarwarTo the believers they declare belief and, in secret to their own devils, they say, "We were only mocking".
KhalifaWhen they meet the believers, they say, "We believe," but when alone with their devils, they say, "We are with you; we were only mocking."
Hilali/KhanAnd when they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe," but when they are alone with their Shayatin (devils - polytheists, hypocrites, etc.), they say: "Truly, we are with you; verily, we were but mocking."
H/K/SaheehAnd when they meet those who believe, they say, "We believe"; but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, "Indeed, we are with you; we were only mockers.
MalikWhen they meet the believers they say: "We are believers," but when they are alone with their Satans, they say: "We are really with you, we were only mocking the believers."[14]
QXPSome of these people, when meeting those who have seen the Truth, say, "We have attained belief." But when they join their own rebellious folks, they say, "We are, of course, with you. We were only making mockery."
Maulana AliAnd when they meet those who believe, they say, We believe; and when they are alone with their devils, they say: Surely we are with you, we were only mocking.
Free MindsAnd if they come across those who have believed, they Say: "We believe," and when they are alone with their devils they Say: "We are with you, we were only mocking."
Qaribullah When they meet those who believe, they say, 'We, too believe. ' But when they are alone with their devils, they say to them: 'We follow none but you, we were only mocking

George SaleWhen they meet those who believe, they say, we do believe: But when they retire privately to their devils, they say, we really hold with you, and only mock at those people:
JM RodwellAnd when they meet the faithful they say, "We believe;" but when they are apart with their Satans they say, "Verily we hold with you, and at them we only mock."

AsadAnd when they meet those who have attained to faith, they assert, "We believe [as you believe]"; but when they find themselves alone with their- evil impulses, they say, "Verily, we are with you; we were only mocking!"



al-Baqarah 002:015

2:15 الله يستهزئ بهم ويمدهم في طغيانهم يعمهون


TransliterationAllahu yastahzi-o bihim wayamudduhum fee tughyanihim yaAAmahoona
LiteralGod moc ks with (about) them and extends/spreads them in their tyranny (being) confused/puzzled.

Yusuf AliAllah will throw back their mockery on them, and give them rope in their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (To and fro).
PickthalAllah (Himself) doth mock them, leaving them to wander blindly on in their contumacy.
Arberry God shall mock them, and shall lead them on blindly wandering in their insolence.
ShakirAllah shall pay them back their mockery, and He leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.
SarwarGod mocks them and gives them time to continue blindly in their transgressions.
KhalifaGOD mocks them, and leads them on in their transgressions, blundering.
Hilali/KhanAllah mocks at them and gives them increase in their wrong-doings to wander blindly.
H/K/Saheeh[But] Allah mocks them and prolongs them in their transgression [while] they wander blindly.
MalikAllah will throw back their mockery on them and leave them alone in their trespasses; so they wander to and fro like the blind.[15]
QXPAllah (His Eternal Law of Requital) turns their mockery upon them. They keep wandering in their arrogance to the point of no return.
Maulana AliAllah will pay them back their mockery, and He leaves them alone in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.
Free MindsGod mocks them, and leaves them prolonged in their transgression.
Qaribullah Allah will mock at them and prolong them in sin, blundering blindly.

George SaleGod shall mock at them, and continue them in their impiety; they shall wander in confusion.
JM RodwellGod shall mock at them, and keep them long in their rebellion, wandering in perplexity.

AsadGod will requite them for their mockery, and will leave them for a while in their overweening arrogance, blindly stumbling to and fro:



al-Baqarah 002:016

2:16 اولئك الذين اشتروا الضلالة بالهدى فما ربحت تجارتهم وماكانوا مهتدين


TransliterationMathaluhum kamathali allathee istawqada naran falamma adaat ma hawlahu thahaba Allahu binoorihim watarakahum fee thulumatin la yubsiroona
LiteralThose are those who bought/volunteered the misguidance with the guidance, so their commercial trade/buying and selling did not profit/gain, and they were not guided.

Yusuf AliThese are they who have bartered Guidance for error: But their traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction,
PickthalThese are they who purchase error at the price of guidance, so their commerce doth not prosper, neither are they guided.
Arberry Those are they that have bought error at the price of guidance, and their commerce has not profited them, and they are not right-guided.
ShakirThese are they who buy error for the right direction, so their bargain shall bring no gain, nor are they the followers of the right direction.
SarwarThey have traded guidance for error, but their bargain has had no profit and they have missed the true guidance.
KhalifaIt is they who bought the straying, at the expense of guidance. Such trade never prospers, nor do they receive any guidance.
Hilali/KhanThese are they who have purchased error for guidance, so their commerce was profitless. And they were not guided.
H/K/SaheehThose are the ones who have purchased error [in exchange] for guidance, so their transaction has brought no profit, nor were they guided.
MalikThese are the people who barter guidance for error: but their bargain is profitless and they are not going to be guided.[16]
QXPThey have bought straying at the expense of guidance. Such trade has to go bankrupt because they have set their caravan in the wrong direction.
Maulana AliThese are they who buy error for guidance, so their bargain brings no gain, nor are they guided.
Free MindsThese are the ones who have purchased straying for guidance; their trade did not profit them, nor were they guided.
Qaribullah Such are those who barter away guidance for error, their trade did not profit (them), nor are they guided.

George SaleThese are the men who have purchased error at the price of true direction: But their traffick hath not been gainful, neither have they been rightly directed.
JM RodwellThese are they who have purchased error at the price of guidance: but their traffic hath not been gainful, neither are they guided at all.

Asad[for] it is they who have taken error in exchange for guidance; and neither has their bargain brought them gain, nor have they found guidance [elsewhere].



al-Baqarah 002:017

2:17 مثلهم كمثل الذي استوقد نارا فلما اضاءت ماحوله ذهب الله بنورهم وتركهم في ظلمات لايبصرون


TransliterationMathaluhum kamathali allathee istawqada naran falamma adaat ma hawlahu thahaba Allahu binoorihim watarakahum fee thulumatin la yubsiroona
LiteralTheir example (is) as the one who ignited a fire, so when it lit/illuminated what (is) around/surrounding him, God took/went away with their light, and left them in darknesses, they do not see/understand .

Yusuf AliTheir similitude is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in utter darkness. So they could not see.
PickthalTheir likeness is as the likeness of one who kindleth fire, and when it sheddeth its light around him Allah taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, where they cannot see,
Arberry The likeness of them is as the likeness of a man who kindled a fire, and when it lit all about him God took away their light, and left them in darkness unseeing
ShakirTheir parable is like the parable of one who kindled a fire but when it had illumined all around him, Allah took away their light, and left them in utter darkness-- they do not see.
Sarwar(Their case) is like that of one who kindles a fire and when it grows bright God takes away its light leaving him in darkness (wherein) he cannot see (anything).
KhalifaTheir example is like those who start a fire, then, as it begins to shed light around them, GOD takes away their light, leaving them in darkness, unable to see.
Hilali/KhanTheir likeness is as the likeness of one who kindled a fire; then, when it lighted all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. (So) they could not see.
H/K/SaheehTheir example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see.
MalikTheir example is that of a man who kindled a fire; when it illuminated all around him Allah took away their light (their eyesight) and left them in utter darkness: they could see nothing.[17]
QXPTheir example is that of a person who lights up a fire in darkness (without adequate fuel). As soon as brightness surrounds them, Allah (the Divine Law) takes away their light leaving them in darkness where they cannot see. (The Lasting Light is nothing but the Divine guidance).
Maulana AliTheir parable is as the parable of one who kindles a fire, but when it illumines all around him, Allah takes away their light, and leaves them in darkness -- they cannot see.
Free MindsTheir example is like one who lights a fire, so when it illuminates what is around him, God takes away his light and leaves him in the darkness not seeing.
Qaribullah Their example is like one who kindled a fire, and when it lit all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. They could not see.

George SaleThey are like unto one who kindleth a fire, and when it hath enlightened all around him; God taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness, they shall not see;
JM RodwellThey are like one who kindleth a fire, and when it hath thrown its light on all around him. . . . God taketh away their light and leaveth them in darkness-they cannot see!-

AsadTheir parable is that of people who kindle a fire: but as soon as it has illumined all around them, God takes away their light and leaves them in utter darkness, wherein they cannot see:



al-Baqarah 002:018

2:18 صم بكم عمي فهم لايرجعون


TransliterationSummun bukmun AAumyun fahum la yarjiAAoona
LiteralDeaf, mute, blind , so they do not return.

Yusuf AliDeaf, dumb, and blind, they will not return (to the path).
PickthalDeaf, dumb and blind; and they return not.
Arberry deaf, dumb, blind -- so they shall not return;
ShakirDeaf, dumb (and) blind, so they will not turn back.
SarwarThey are deaf, blind, and dumb and cannot regain their senses.
KhalifaDeaf, dumb, and blind; they fail to return.
Hilali/KhanThey are deaf, dumb, and blind, so they return not (to the Right Path).
H/K/SaheehDeaf, dumb and blind so they will not return [to the right path].
MalikDeaf, dumb, and blind, they will never return to the Right Way.[18]
QXPDeaf, dumb and blind of Reason! They will not return to begin their journey in the right direction (until they use their faculties of perception and reasoning ((8:22), (16:76), (17:36)).
Maulana AliDeaf, dumb, (and) blind, so they return not:
Free MindsDeaf, dumb, and blind, they will not revert.
Qaribullah Deaf, dumb, and blind, they shall never return.

George Salethey are deaf, dumb, and blind, thereof will they not repent.
JM RodwellDeaf, dumb, blind: therefore they shall not retrace their steps from error!

Asaddeaf, dumb, blind - and they cannot turn back.



al-Baqarah 002:019

2:19 او كصيب من السماء فيه ظلمات ورعد وبرق يجعلون اصابعهم في اذانهم من الصواعق حذر الموت والله محيط بالكافرين


TransliterationAw kasayyibin mina alssama-i feehi thulumatun waraAAdun wabarqun yajAAaloona asabiAAahum fee athanihim mina alssawaAAiqi hathara almawti waAllahu muheetun bialkafireena
LiteralOr as a rain from the sky, in it (is) darknesses and thunder and lightning, they put their fingers intheir ears from the thunderous noise , fearing the death , and God (is) with the disbelievers surrounding/enveloping .

Yusuf AliOr (another similitude) is that of a rain-laden cloud from the sky: In it are zones of darkness, and thunder and lightning: They press their fingers in their ears to keep out the stunning thunder-clap, the while they are in terror of death. But Allah is ever round the rejecters of Faith!
PickthalOr like a rainstorm from the sky, wherein is darkness, thunder and the flash of lightning. They thrust their fingers in their ears by reason of the thunder-claps, for fear of death, Allah encompasseth the disbelievers (in His guidance, His omniscience and His omnipotence).
Arberry or as a cloudburst out of heaven in which is darkness, and thunder, and lightning -- they put their fingers in their ears against the thunderclaps, fearful of death; and God encompasses the unbelievers;
ShakirOr like abundant rain from the cloud in which is utter darkness and thunder and lightning; they put their fingers into their ears because of the thunder peal, for fear of death, and Allah encompasses the unbelievers.
SarwarOr it is like that of a rain storm with darkness, thunder, and lightning approaching. They cover their ears for fear of thunder and death. God encompasses those who deny His words.
KhalifaAnother example: a rainstorm from the sky in which there is darkness, thunder, and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears, to evade death. GOD is fully aware of the disbelievers.
Hilali/KhanOr like a rainstorm from the sky, wherein is darkness, thunder, and lightning. They thrust their fingers in their ears to keep out the stunning thunderclap for fear of death. But Allah ever encompasses the disbelievers (i.e. Allah will gather them all together).
H/K/SaheehOr [it is] like a rainstorm from the sky within which is darkness, thunder and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears against the thunderclaps in dread of death. But Allah is encompassing of the disbelievers.
MalikOr another example is that of a dark storm-cloud in the sky charged with thunder and lightning. They press their fingers to their ears at the sound of each stunning thunderclap for fear of death: Allah is encircling the unbelievers from all sides.[19]
QXPOr ponder a rainstorm from the sky in all darkness with thunder and lightning. They plug their ears with their fingers for fear of death. (But this will not make the storm disappear since denial is never a solution to any problems). And Allah encompasses the deniers of His Laws (Rejection cannot counter the Universal Laws. ((7:183), (29:54), (79:36), (82:16)).
Maulana AliOr like abundant rain from the cloud in which is darkness, and thunder and lightning; they put their fingers into their ears because of the thunder-peal, for fear of death. And Allah encompasses the disbelievers.
Free MindsOr like a cloud from the sky, in it is darkness and thunder and lightning. They place their fingers in their ears from the lightning strikes out of fear of death; and God is aware of the rejecters.
Qaribullah Or, like (those who, under) a cloudburst from the sky with darkness, thunder and lightning, they thrust their fingers in their ears at the sound of every thunderclap for fear of death, and Allah encompasses the unbelievers.

George SaleOr like a stormy cloud from heaven, fraught with darkness, thunder, and lightning, they put their fingers in their ears, because of the noise of the thunder, for fear of death; God encompasseth the infidels:
JM RodwellOr like those who, when there cometh a storm-cloud out of the Heaven, big with darkness thunder and lightning, thrust their fingers into their ears because of the thunder-clap, for fear of death! God is round about the infidels.

AsadOr [the parable] of a violent cloudburst in the sky, with utter darkness, thunder and lightning: they put their fingers into their ears to keep out the peals of thunder, in terror of death; but God encompasses [with His might] all who deny the truth.



al-Baqarah 002:020

2:20 يكاد البرق يخطف ابصارهم كلما اضاء لهم مشوا فيه واذا اظلم عليهم قاموا ولو شاء الله لذهب بسمعهم وابصارهم ان الله على كل شئ قدير


TransliterationYakadu albarqu yakhtafu absarahum kullama adaa lahum mashaw feehi wa-itha athlama AAalayhim qamoo walaw shaa Allahu lathahaba bisamAAihim waabsarihim inna Allaha AAala kulli shay-in qadeerun
LiteralThe lightning almost snatches their eye sights , whenever (it) lit for them they walked in it, and if (it) darkened on them they stood and if God willed/wanted, He would have gone/taken away with their hearing/sense of hearing , and their sights/understanding , that God (is) on every thing capable/powerful .

Yusuf AliThe lightning all but snatches away their sight; every time the light (Helps) them, they walk therein, and when the darkness grows on them, they stand still. And if Allah willed, He could take away their faculty of hearing and seeing; for Allah hath power over all things.
PickthalThe lightning almost snatcheth away their sight from them. As often as it flasheth forth for them they walk therein, and when it darkeneth against them they stand still. If Allah willed, He could destroy their hearing and their sight. Lo! Allah is able to do all things.
Arberry the lightning wellnigh snatches away their sight; whensoever it gives them light, they walk in it, and when the darkness is over them, they halt; had God willed, He would have taken away their hearing and their sight. Truly, God is powerful over everything.
ShakirThe lightning almost takes away their sight; whenever it shines on them they walk in it, and when it becomes dark to them they stand still; and if Allah had pleased He would certainly have taken away their hearing and their sight; surely Allah has power over all things.
SarwarThe lightning almost takes away their vision. When the lightning brightens their surroundings, they walk and when it is dark, they stand still. Had God wanted, He could have taken away their hearing and their vision. God has power over all things.
KhalifaThe lightning almost snatches away their eyesight. When it lights for them, they move forward, and when it turns dark, they stand still. If GOD wills, He can take away their hearing and their eyesight. GOD is Omnipotent.
Hilali/KhanThe lightning almost snatches away their sight, whenever it flashes for them, they walk therein, and when darkness covers them, they stand still. And if Allah willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their sight. Certainly, Allah has power over all things.
H/K/SaheehThe lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness comes over them, they stand [still]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their sight. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
MalikThe lightning terrifies them as if it was going to snatch away their eyesight; whenever it flashes they walk on; when it becomes dark, they stand still. And if Allah wanted He could have totally taken away their hearing and their sight; for Allah has power over everything.[20]
QXP(People who reject the Divine Revelation and rely solely on their intellect, do not realize that Revelation is to the intellect what sunlight is to the human eye. It takes them out of darkness into Light (2:257)). They walk a few steps, as if in flashes of lightning, in a stop and go fashion. And when darkness prevails, they stand still. It is the Law of Allah that those who defy Reason eventually have the proper use of their perceptual senses, hearing and vision, taken away. Behold, Allah is the All-Powerful Designer of His Laws and He has Supreme Control over all things. ((2:201), (7:183), (11:15), (17:18-21), (29:54), (30:24), (42:20), (79:36), (82:16)).
Maulana AliThe lightening almost takes away their sight. Whenever it shines on them they walk in it, and when it becomes dark to them they stand still. And if Allah has pleased, He would have taken away their hearing and their sight. Surely Allah is Possessor of power over all things.
Free MindsThe lightning nearly snatches away their sight, whenever it lights the path they walk in it, and when it becomes dark for them they stand. Had God willed, He would have taken away their hearing and their sight; God is capable of all things.
Qaribullah The lightning almost snatches away their sight, whenever it flashes upon them they walk on, but as soon as it darkens they stand still. Indeed, if Allah willed, He could take away their sight and hearing. Allah has power over all things.

George Salethe lightning wanteth but little of taking away their sight; so often as it enlighteneth them, they walk therein, but when darkness cometh on them, they stand still; and if God so pleased, he would certainly deprive them of their hearing and their sight, for God is almighty.
JM RodwellThe lightning almost snatcheth away their eyes! So oft as it gleameth on them they walk on in it, but when darkness closeth upon them, they stop! And if God pleased, of their ears and of their eyes would he surely deprive them: verily God is Almighty! you

AsadThe lightning well-nigh takes away their sight; whenever it gives them light, they advance therein, and whenever darkness falls around them, they stand still. And if God so willed, He could indeed take away their hearing and their sight: for, verily, God has the power to will anything.



al-Baqarah 002:021

2:21 ياايها الناس اعبدوا ربكم الذي خلقكم والذين من قبلكم لعلكم تتقون


TransliterationYa ayyuha alnnasu oAAbudoo rabbakumu allathee khalaqakum waallatheena min qablikum laAAallakum tattaqoona
LiteralYou, you the people worship your Lord who created you, and those from before you, maybe/perhaps you fear and obey (God).

Yusuf AliO ye people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those who came before you, that ye may have the chance to learn righteousness;
PickthalO mankind! worship your Lord, Who hath created you and those before you, so that ye may ward off (evil).
Arberry O you men, serve your Lord Who created you, and those that were before you; haply so you will be godfearing;
ShakirO men! serve your Lord Who created you and those before you so that you may guard (against evil).
SarwarPeople, worship your Lord who created you and those who lived before you, so that you may become pious.
KhalifaO people, worship only your Lord - the One who created you and those before you - that you may be saved.
Hilali/KhanO mankind! Worship your Lord (Allah), Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2).
H/K/SaheehO mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous
MalikO mankind! Worship your Lord Who created you and created those who came before you; by doing this you may expect to guard yourself against evil.[21]
QXPO Mankind! Serve your Lord Who has created you and those before you so that you may journey through life in blissful honor and security. (7:172).
Maulana AliO men, serve your Lord Who created you and those before you, so that you may guard against evil,
Free MindsO people, serve your Lord who has created you and those before you that you may be righteous.
Qaribullah O people, worship your Lord who has created you and those who have gone before you, so that you will be cautious.

George SaleO men of Mecca serve your Lord who hath created you, and those who have been before you peradventure ye will fear Him;
JM RodwellO men of Mecca adore your Lord, who hath created

AsadO MANKIND! Worship your Sustainer, who has created you and those who lived before you, so that you might remain conscious of Him



al-Baqarah 002:022

2:22 الذي جعل لكم الارض فراشا والسماء بناء وانزل من السماء ماء فاخرج به من الثمرات رزقا لكم فلا تجعلوا لله اندادا وانتم تعلمون


TransliterationAllathee jaAAala lakumu al-arda firashan waalssamaa binaan waanzala mina alssama-i maan faakhraja bihi mina alththamarati rizqan lakum fala tajAAaloo lillahi andadan waantum taAAlamoona
LiteralWho made/created for you the earth/Planet Earth a spread , and the sky/space a structure and descended from the sky water, so He brought out with it from the fruits a provision for you, so do not make/create to God equals (idols) and you are knowing.

Yusuf AliWho has made the earth your couch, and the heavens your canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and brought forth therewith Fruits for your sustenance; then set not up rivals unto Allah when ye know (the truth).
PickthalWho hath appointed the earth a resting-place for you, and the sky a canopy; and causeth water to pour down from the sky, thereby producing fruits as food for you. And do not set up rivals to Allah when ye know (better).
Arberry who assigned to you the earth for a couch, and heaven for an edifice, and sent down out of heaven water, wherewith He brought forth fruits for your provision; so set not up compeers to God wittingly.
ShakirWho made the earth a resting place for you and the heaven a canopy and (Who) sends down rain from the cloud then brings forth with it subsistence for you of the fruits; therefore do not set up rivals to Allah while you know.
SarwarWorship God who has rendered the earth as a floor for you and the sky as a dome for you and has sent water down from the sky to produce fruits for your sustenance. Do not knowingly set up anything as an equal to God.
KhalifaThe One who made the earth habitable for you, and the sky a structure. He sends down from the sky water, to produce all kinds of fruits for your sustenance. You shall not set up idols to rival GOD, now that you know.
Hilali/KhanWho has made the earth a resting place for you, and the sky as a canopy, and sent down water (rain) from the sky and brought forth therewith fruits as a provision for you. Then do not set up rivals unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped).
H/K/Saheeh[He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].
MalikIt is He Who has made the earth a floor for you and the sky a canopy; and it is He Who sends down rain from the sky for the growth of fruits for your sustenance. Therefore, do not knowingly set up rivals to Allah.[22]
QXPHe who has made the earth habitable for you and the sky over it like a canopy. And brought down rain from therein so that fruits of His Bounty may spring forth for you as abundant provision. When you understand this simple fact, (insult not your intelligence and) equate not others with Allah.
Maulana AliWho made the earth a resting-place for you and the heaven a structure, and sends down rain from the clouds then brings forth with it fruits for your sustenance; so do not set up rivals to Allah while you know.
Free MindsThe One who made the land a habitat, and the sky a structure, and He sent down from the sky water with which He brought out fruit as a gift to you. So do not make any equals with God while you now know.
Qaribullah Who has made the earth a bed for you and the sky a dome, and has sent down water from the sky to bring forth fruits for your provision. Do not knowingly set up rivals to Allah.

George Salewho hath spread the earth as a bed for you, and the heaven as a covering, and hath caused water to descend from heaven, and thereby produced fruits for your sustenance. Set not up therefore any equals unto God, against your own knowledge.
JM RodwellWho hath made the earth a bed for you, and the heaven a covering, and hath caused water to come down from heaven, and by it hath brought forth fruits for your sustenance! Do not then wittingly give peers to God.

Asadwho has made the earth a resting-place for you and the sky a canopy, and has sent down water from the sky and thereby brought forth fruits for your sustenance: do not, then, claim that there is any power that could rival God, when you know [that He is One].



al-Baqarah 002:023

2:23 وان كنتم في ريب مما نزلنا على عبدنا فاْتوا بسورة من مثله وادعوا شهداءكم من دون الله ان كنتم صادقين


TransliterationWa-in kuntum fee raybin mimma nazzalna AAala AAabdina fa/too bisooratin min mithlihi waodAAoo shuhadaakum min dooni Allahi in kuntum sadiqeena
LiteralAnd if you were in doubt/suspicion from what We descended on Our worshipper/slave , so come/bring with a chapter from its similar/equal/alike to it, and call your witnesses/testifiers from other than God, if you were truthful.

Yusuf AliAnd if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (If there are any) besides Allah, if your (doubts) are true.
PickthalAnd if ye are in doubt concerning that which We reveal unto Our slave (Muhammad), then produce a surah of the like thereof, and call your witness beside Allah if ye are truthful.
Arberry And if you are in doubt concerning that We have sent down on Our servant, then bring a sura like it, and call your witnesses, apart from God, if you are truthful.
ShakirAnd if you are in doubt as to that which We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a chapter like it and call on your witnesses besides Allah if you are truthful.
SarwarShould you have any doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant, present one chapter comparable to it and call all your supporters, besides God, if your claim is true.
KhalifaIf you have any doubt regarding what we revealed to our servant, then produce one sura like these, and call upon your own witnesses against GOD, if you are truthful.
Hilali/KhanAnd if you (Arab pagans, Jews, and Christians) are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down (i.e. the Quran) to Our slave (Muhammad Peace be upon him ), then produce a Soorah (chapter) of the like thereof and call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides Allah, if you are truthful.
H/K/SaheehAnd if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muúammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful.
MalikIf you are in doubt as to whether the revelations which We have sent to Our servant (Muhammad) are from Us or not, then produce one Surah like this; and call your witnesses (gods that you call upon) besides Allah to assist you, if you are right in your claim.[23]
QXP(For the real skeptic We have another reason-friendly offer.) If you are still in doubt concerning that which We have revealed unto Our servant (Muhammad), call and set up (a committee, commission, organization, association of the highest order) all your helpers besides Allah, and then produce just one Surah like this, if you are men of Truth. (Bring one Surah that would even come close to it in magnificence, eloquence, grandeur and wisdom ((10:38), (11:13)).
Maulana AliAnd if you are in doubt as to that which We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a chapter like it and call on your helpers besides Allah if you are truthful.
Free MindsAnd if you are in doubt as to what We have sent down to Our servant, then bring a chapter like this, and call upon your witnesses other than God if you are truthful.
Qaribullah If you are in doubt of what We have sent down to Our worshiper (Prophet Muhammad), produce a chapter comparable to it. Call upon your helpers, other than Allah, to assist you, if you are true.

George SaleIf ye be in doubt concerning that revelation which We have sent down unto our servant, produce a chapter like unto it, and call upon your witnesses, besides God, if ye say truth.
JM RodwellAnd if ye be in doubt as to that which we have sent down to our servant, then produce a Sura like it, and summon your witnesses, beside God, if ye are men of truth:

AsadAnd if you doubt any part of what We have, bestowed from on high, step by step, upon Our servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah of similar merit, and call upon any other than God to bear witness for you -if what you say is true!



al-Baqarah 002:024

2:24 فان لم تفعلوا ولن تفعلوا فاتقوا النار التي وقودها الناس والحجارة اعدت للكافرين


TransliterationFa-in lam tafAAaloo walan tafAAaloo faittaqoo alnnara allatee waqooduha alnnasu waalhijaratu oAAiddat lilkafireena
LiteralSo if you do not make/do and you will never make/do, so fear the fire, that/which its fuel (is) the people and the stones, (it) was/is prepared to the disbelievers.

Yusuf AliBut if ye cannot- and of a surety ye cannot- then fear the Fire whose fuel is men and stones,- which is prepared for those who reject Faith.
PickthalAnd if ye do it not - and ye can never do it - then guard yourselves against the Fire prepared for disbelievers, whose fuel is of men and stones.
Arberry And if you do not -- and you will not -- then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for unbelievers.
ShakirBut if you do (it) not and never shall you do (it), then be on your guard against the fire of which men and stones are the fuel; it is prepared for the unbelievers.
SarwarIf you do not produce such a chapter, and you never will, then guard yourselves against the fire whose fuel will be people and stones and is prepared for those who hide the Truth.
KhalifaIf you cannot do this - and you can never do this - then beware of the Hellfire, whose fuel is people and rocks; it awaits the disbelievers.
Hilali/KhanBut if you do it not, and you can never do it, then fear the Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.
H/K/SaheehBut if you do not and you will never be able to then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.
MalikBut if you are unable to do so, and you can never do so, then fear the Hell fire, whose fuel is men and stones which is prepared for the unbelievers.[24]
QXPAnd if you fail to do it - and fail you will, (yet remain haughty and scornful, it should be easy to think of the outcome. You will live a life unlived since that is the natural consequence of persistent denial of the Reality). Then guard yourselves against the Fire that has been readied for those who remain bent on denying the Truth, and its fuel is the masses and their stonehearted leaders alike. (This Fire is generated in and engulfs the hearts (9:110), (104:6-7)).
Maulana AliBut if you do (it) not -- and you can never do (it) -- then be on your guard against the fire whose fuel is men and stones; it is prepared for the disbelievers.
Free MindsAnd if you cannot do this; and you will not be able to do this; then beware the Fire whose fuel is people and stones, it has been prepared for the rejecters.
Qaribullah But if you fail, as you are sure to fail, then guard yourselves against the Fire whose fuel is people and stones, prepared for the unbelievers.

George SaleBut if ye do it not, nor shall ever be able to do it; justly fear the fire whose fewel is men and stones, prepared for the unbeliebers.
JM RodwellBut if ye do it not, and never shall ye do it, then fear the fire prepared for the infidels, whose fuel is men and stones:

AsadAnd if you cannot do it-and most certainly you cannot do it-then be conscious of the fire whose fuel is human beings and stones which awaits all who deny the truth!



al-Baqarah 002:025

2:25 وبشر الذين امنوا وعملوا الصالحات ان لهم جنات تجري من تحتها الانهار كلما رزقوا منها من ثمرة رزقا قالوا هذا الذي رزقنا من قبل واتوا به متشابها ولهم فيها ازواج مطهرة وهم فيها خالدون


TransliterationWabashshiri allatheena amanoo waAAamiloo alssalihati anna lahum jannatin tajree min tahtiha al-anharu kullama ruziqoo minha min thamaratin rizqan qaloo hatha allathee ruziqna min qablu waotoo bihi mutashabihan walahum feeha azwajun mutahharatun wahum feeha khalidoona
LiteralAnd announce good news (to) those who believe and did/made the correct/righteous deeds, that to them (are) treed gardens the rivers flow from beneath it. Whenever they (were) provided for from it from a fruit a provision ,they said: "This (is) what we were provided for from before." And they were given with it similar , and for them in it (are) purified spouses and they are in it immortally/eternally .

Yusuf AliBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness, that their portion is Gardens, beneath which rivers flow. Every time they are fed with fruits therefrom, they say: "Why, this is what we were fed with before," for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein companions pure (and holy); and they abide therein (for ever).
PickthalAnd give glad tidings (O Muhammad) unto those who believe and do good works; that theirs are Gardens underneath which rivers flow; as often as they are regaled with food of the fruit thereof, they say: this is what was given us aforetime; and it is given to them in resemblance. There for them are pure companions; there for ever they abide.
Arberry Give thou good tidings to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, that for them await gardens underneath which rivers flow; whensoever they are provided with fruits therefrom they shall say, 'This is that wherewithal we were provided before'; that they shall be given in perfect semblance; and there for them shall be spouses purified; therein they shall dwell forever.
ShakirAnd convey good news to those who believe and do good deeds, that they shall have gardens in which rivers flow; whenever they shall be given a portion of the fruit thereof, they shall say: This is what was given to us before; and they shall be given the like of it, and they shall have pure mates in them, and in them, they shall abide.
Sarwar(Muhammad), tell the righteously striving believers of the happy news, that for them there are gardens wherein streams flow. Whenever they get any fruit from the gardens as food, they will say, "This is just what we had before (we came here). These fruits are produced very much like them (those we had before)." They will have purified spouses and it is they who will live forever.
KhalifaGive good news to those who believe and lead a righteous life that they will have gardens with flowing streams. When provided with a provision of fruits therein, they will say, "This is what was provided for us previously." Thus, they are given allegorical descriptions. They will have pure spouses therein, and they abide therein forever.
Hilali/KhanAnd give glad tidings to those who believe and do righteous good deeds, that for them will be Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise). Every time they will be provided with a fruit therefrom, they will say: "This is what we were provided with before," and they will be given things in resemblance (i.e. in the same form but different in taste) and they shall have therein Azwajun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives), (having no menses, stools, urine, etc.) and they will abide therein forever.
H/K/SaheehAnd give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally.
MalikGive glad tidings to those who believe in this Book and do good deeds in accordance with its teachings that for them there will be Gardens beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they will be given fruits to eat they will say: "This is similar to the one we used to eat before on earth," for the fruits will resemble the fruits on the earth for their easy identification and enjoyment; and for them there will be chaste virgin spouses, and they shall live therein for ever.[25]
QXP(Now, see the other side of the coin.) And convey happy news to those who have chosen to be graced with belief, and have done acts of service to humanity. (For them will be a most pleasant reward. Call it Paradise in both lives. Try to understand it in your current vocabulary). Plush Gardens with rivulets flowing underneath! When they are provided with the delicious fruit of their deeds therein, they will say, "This is the provision we were given before." They had tasted some of the reward in this world. For, they will be given sustenance that will recall that past. The men and women will have pure companions therein, an everlasting happy family life. (Remember, this Paradise is not given away as charity. It has to be built in this life and then inherited (14:25), (24:55), (39:74))
Maulana AliAnd give good news to those who believe and do good deeds, that for them are Gardens in which rivers flow. Whenever they are given a portion of the fruit thereof, they will say: This is what was given to us before; and they are given the like of it. And for them therein are pure companions and therein they will abide.
Free MindsAnd give good news to those who believe and do good works, that they will have gardens with rivers flowing beneath. Every time they receive of its fruit, they Say: "This is what we have been provisioned before," and they are given its likeness. And there they will have pure spouses, and in it they will abide.
Qaribullah Bear glad tidings to those who believe and do good works. They shall live in Gardens underneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are given fruit as pr