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Verse (17:21) - English Translation

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Welcome to the Quranic Arabic Corpus, an annotated linguistic resource for the Holy Quran. This page shows seven parallel translations in English for the 21st verse of chapter 17 (sūrat l-isrā). Click on the Arabic text to below to see word by word details of the verse's morphology.

 

Chapter (17) sūrat l-isrā (The Night Journey)

Sahih International: Look how We have favored [in provision] some of them over others. But the Hereafter is greater in degrees [of difference] and greater in distinction.

Pickthall: See how We prefer one of them above another, and verily the Hereafter will be greater in degrees and greater in preferment.

Yusuf Ali: See how We have bestowed more on some than on others; but verily the Hereafter is more in rank and gradation and more in excellence.

Shakir: See how We have made some of them to excel others, and certainly the hereafter is much superior in respect of excellence.

Muhammad Sarwar: Consider how We have given preference to some people above others, yet the life to come has more honor and respect.

Mohsin Khan: See how We prefer one above another (in this world) and verily, the Hereafter will be greater in degrees and greater in preference.

Arberry: Behold, how We prefer some of them over others! And surely the world to come is greater in ranks, greater in preferment.

See Also

Language Research Group
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