Quran 4:8 Word by Word & Translations

4:8 Word by Word (2021)

And when present (at) the (time of) division (of) the relatives and the orphans and the poor, then provide them from it and speak to them words (of) kindness.


4:8 Arabic

وَإِذَا حَضَرَ ٱلْقِسْمَةَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَٱلْيَتَٰمَىٰ وَٱلْمَسَٰكِينُ فَٱرْزُقُوهُم مِّنْهُ وَقُولُوا۟ لَهُمْ قَوْلًا مَّعْرُوفًا

4:8 Transliteration

Wa-itha hadara alqismata oloo alqurba waalyatama waalmasakeenu faorzuqoohum minhu waqooloo lahum qawlan maAAroofan
[The Monotheist Group] (2013 Edition)
And if the distribution is attended by the relatives and the orphans and the needy, then you shall give them part of it and say to them a kind saying.
Abdel Haleem
If other relatives, orphans, or needy people are present at the distribution, give them something too, and speak kindly to them
Abdul Hye
And if the relatives, orphans, and the poor come (at the time of) division of an inheritance, then give them something out of it, and speak to them kind words.
Abdul Majid Daryabadi
And when those of kin are Present at the division and the orphans and the needy, provide for them thereout, and say unto them a reputable saying
Ahmed Ali
And when the relatives and orphans and the needy collect at the time of the division (of property) provide for them too, and talk kindly to them
Ahmed Hulusi
And if relatives, orphans and the needy (who aren’t entitled for any share in an inheritance) are present during the distribution, treat them with kindness and provide a small portion for them as well...
Ahmed Raza Khan (Barelvi)
But if at the time of division, the relatives and the orphans and the needy come, then give them too something therefrom and speak to them good words.
Aisha Bewley
If other relatives or orphans or poor people attend the sharing-out, provide for them out of it and speak to them correctly and courteously.
Ali Ünal
If some from among other relatives (who do not have a legally defined share), and orphans and the destitute, are present at the division (of the inheritance), give them something thereof (for their provision), and speak to them kindly and pleasing words
Ali Quli Qara'i
And when the division is attended by relatives, the orphans and the needy, provide for them out of it, and speak to them honourable words
Amatul Rahman Omar
And when there are present at the division (of the heritage other) relatives and the orphans and the needy, then give them something out of it and speak to them kind words
Arthur John Arberry
and when the division is attended by kinsmen and orphans and the poor, make provision for them out of it, and speak to them honourable words
Bakhtiari Nejad
And when the relatives (and close ones) and the orphans and the needy are present during distribution, then provide them from it and speak to them nicely.
Bijan Moeinian
When the inheritance is being distributed, give something to the relatives, orphans and the needy ones who are present and be nice to them
Bilal Muhammad 2018
But if at the time of division there are other relatives, or orphans, or other people in need present, then provide for them out of the property, and speak to them words of kindness and justice
Corpus.Quran
And when present (at) the (time of) division (of) the relatives and the orphans and the poor then provide them from it and speak to them words (of) kindness
Dr. Kamal Omar
And when (there) appeared at the (time of) distribution, relatives, orphans and the needy, provide them out of it and utter to them a desirable statement (showing respect)
Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar
And when the division is attended by those imbued with kinship and the orphans and the needy, then, provide for them from it and say honorable sayings to them.
Dr. Mohammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
If the relatives (other than heirs) and the orphans and the indigent are present on the occasion of the division (of inheritance), give them also something out of it and say to them good and nice words
Dr. Munir Munshey
If the relatives, the orphans and the needy are present at the time of apportioning (of the heritage), give them something from the heritage and say kind and polite words to them
Edward Henry Palmer
And when the next of kin and the orphans and the poor are present at the division, then maintain them out of it, and speak to them a reasonable speech
Faridul Haque
And if relatives and orphans and the needy are present at the time of disbursement, give them something from it and speak to them with kindness
Fode Drame
And when the apportioning [of the heritage] is attended by those near of kin and the orphans and the poor then give them a provision out of it and speak unto them a kindly word.
George Sale
And when they who are of kin are present at the dividing of what is left, and also the orphans, and the poor; distribute unto them some part thereof; and if the estate be too small, at least speak comfortably unto them
Hamid S. Aziz
If at the time of division, other relatives, orphans or the poor are present, then bestow on them out of it, and speak to them in words of reason and kindness
Hasan Al-Fatih Qaribullah
If relatives, orphans, or the needy are present at the division (of the inheritance), provide for them out of it, and speak to them in kind words
Hilali - Khan
And when the relatives and the orphans and AlMasakin (the poor) are present at the time of division, give them out of the property, and speak to them words of kindness and justice
Irving/Hegab
When near relatives, orphans and paupers are present at the probate, provide for them out of it and speak politely to them.
John Medows Rodwell
And when they who are of kin are present at the division, and the orphans and the poor, let them too have a share; and speak to them with kindly speech
Linda "iLham" Barto
When relatives, orphans, and the poor are present at the distribution [of inheritance], provide from it something for them, and speak kindly to them.
Maududi
If other near of kin orphans and needy are pre sent at the time of division of inheritance give them some thing of it and speak to them kindly
Maulana Muhammad Ali
And when relatives and the orphans and the needy are present at the division, give them out of it and speak to them kind words
Mir Aneesuddin
And when at the time of division, people having relationship and the orphans and the poor are present, then provide them from the (wealth left behind) and speak to them in words recognised (as good).
Mohammad Shafi
And give something out of the property to the relatives, the orphans and the needy, present at the division of the property. And speak to them kind words
Muhammad Ahmed - Samira
And if of the relations, and the orphans, and the poorest of poor/poor oppressed attended the apportionment/division, so provide for them from it, and say to them a saying (that is) kind/good
Muhammad Asad
And when [other] near of kin and orphans and needy persons are present at the distribution [of inheritance], give them something thereof for their sustenance, and speak unto them in a kindly way
Muhammad Mahmoud Ghali
And when the near of kin (Literally: endowed with kinship, "nearness) and the orphans and the indigent are present at the division, then provide for them out of it, and say to them beneficent saying
Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
And when kinsfolk and orphans and the needy are present at the division (of the heritage), bestow on them therefrom and speak kindly unto them
Muhammad Sarwar
If relatives, orphans or destitute people, are present at the distribution of the legacy, give them something and speak kindly to them
Muhammad Taqi Usmani
If the relatives (who are not heirs) and the orphans and the needy are present at the time of distribution, give them some of it, and speak to them in fair words
Munir Mezyed
If relatives, orphans or destitute people, were present at the time of division, then make provision for them out of it, and speak gently unto them.
MunirMezyed2023
If relatives, orphans or destitute people, are present at the time of division, then make provision for them out of it and speak gently to them.
Musharraf Hussain
If relatives, orphans and the needy are present at the time of distribution, then offer them something from the estate and speak kindly to them
Mustafa Khattab 2018
If ˹non-inheriting˺ relatives, orphans, or the needy are present at the time of distribution, offer them a ˹small˺ provision from it and speak to them kindly.
Mustaqim
And when the relatives and orphans and poor are present during the division, then provide for them from it and say to them appropriate words.
N J Dawood 2014
If relatives, orphans, or needy men are present at the division of an inheritance, give them, too, a share of it, and speak kind words to them
Rashad Khalifa
During distribution of the inheritances, if relatives, orphans, and needy persons are present, you shall give them therefrom, and treat them kindly.
Safi Kaskas
If other relatives, orphans and poor people are present at the distribution [of inheritance], give them something as well, and speak to them in a kind way.
Samy Mahdy
And if attended the division the possessors of consanguinity, and the orphans, and the needy persons, so provide livelihood to them from it, and you shall say to them a well-known saying.
Shabbir Ahmed
If at the time of distribution of the inheritance, relatives, orphans, and the needy are present, give them from it and treat them kindly
Shakir
And when there are present at the division the relatives and the orphans and the needy, give them (something) out of it and speak to them kind words
Sher Ali
And when other relations and orphans and the poor are present at the division of the heritage, give them something therefrom and speak to them words of kindness
Syed Vickar Ahamed
But if at the time of division other relatives, or orphans, or poor, are present, feed them out of the (property) and speak to them words of kindness and justice
T.B.Irving
When near relatives, orphans and paupers are present at the probate, provide for them out of it and speak politely to them.
Talal Itani & AI (2024)
When relatives, orphans, and those in need are present at the distribution, give them something from it, and speak kindly to them.
Talal Itani (2012)
If the distribution is attended by the relatives, and the orphans, and the needy, give them something out of it, and speak to them kindly
The Study Quran
And when kinsfolk, orphans, and the indigent are present at the division, make provision from it for them and speak unto them in an honorable way
The Wise Quran
And when the kinsfolk and the orphans and the poor are present at the division, then maintain them out of it, and speak to them a reasonable speech.
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International)
And when [other] relatives and orphans and the needy are present at the [time of] division, then provide for them [something] out of the estate and speak to them words of appropriate kindness
Wahiduddin Khan
If other relatives, orphans or needy people are present at the time of the division, then provide for them out of it, and speak kindly to them
Yusuf Ali (Saudi Rev. 1985)
But if at the time of division other relatives, or orphans or poor, are present, feed them out of the (property), and speak to them words of kindness and justice