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Quran 17:51

Surah Al-Isra (The Night Journey), verse 51 of 111 · Juz 15

أَوْ خَلْقًا مِّمَّا يَكْبُرُ فِى صُدُورِكُمْ ۚ فَسَيَقُولُونَ مَن يُعِيدُنَا ۖ قُلِ ٱلَّذِى فَطَرَكُمْ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ ۚ فَسَيُنْغِضُونَ إِلَيْكَ رُءُوسَهُمْ وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هُوَ ۖ قُلْ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَكُونَ قَرِيبًا

Translations of Quran 17:51
EnglishTalal Itani

Or some substance, which, in your minds, is even harder.” Then they will say, “Who will restore us?” Say, “The One who originated you the first time.” Then they will nod their heads at you, and say, “When will it be?” Say, “Perhaps it will be soon.”

EnglishPickthall, 1930

Or some created thing that is yet greater in your thoughts! Then they will say: Who shall bring us back (to life). Say: He Who created you at the first. Then will they shake their heads at thee, and say: When will it be? Say: It will perhaps be soon;

TurkishElmalılı Hamdi Yazır, 1935

Verses 50–51 are translated together in this edition.

De ki: muhakkak, ister taş olun ister demir isterse gönlünüzde büyüyen her hangi bir halk, o halde bizi kim iade edebilir? Diyecekler, sizi, de: ilk defa yaratmış olan kudret sahibi, o vakıt sana başlarını sallıyacaklar da «ne vakıt o?» Diyecekler, de ki «yakın olması me'mul»

FrenchKazimirski, 1840

Verses 50–51 are translated together in this edition.

Dis-leur : Oui, quand même vous seriez pierre ou fer, ou telle autre chose de celles qui paraissent impossibles à votre esprit. Ils répondront : Et qui nous fera revenir à la vie ? Dis : Celui qui vous a créés la première fois. Alors ils secoueront la tête, et te demanderont : Quand cela aura-t-il lieu ? Dis : Il se peut que cela soit prochainement.

DutchKeyzer, 1860, from Kazimirski's French

Verses 50–51 are translated together in this edition.

Antwoord: Zelfs indien gij van steen of ijzer waart, of zelfs van iets, wat, volgens uwe meening, onmogelijk zou kunnen opgewekt worden. Maar zij zullen zeggen: Wie zal ons doen herleven? Antwoord: Hij die u de eerste maal schiep. En zij zullen hun hoofd om u schudden, zeggende: Wanneer zal dit plaats hebben? Antwoord: Misschien is het nabij.

ItalianCalza, 1847, from Kazimirski's French

Verses 50–51 are translated together in this edition.

Di’ loro: Sì, quando anche foste di pietra, di ferro, o di tutt’altra cosa che vi sembra impossibile. Risponderanno: E chi ci farà tornare in vita? Di’: Colui che vi ha creati la prima volta. Allora scuoteranno la testa, e ti domanderanno E quando ciò accaderà? Di’: Può essere che il momento non sia lontano.

Arabic: Tanzil Project. English: Translation by Talal Itani, ClearQuran.com. Other translations: public domain editions, listed in Sources.