Quran 5:100 Word by Word & Translations
5:100 Word by Word (2021)
5:100 Arabic
5:100 Transliteration
Say, "Not (are) equal the evil and the good even if impresses you abundance (of) the evil. So fear Allah, O men (of) understanding, so that you may (be) successful."
5:100 Arabic
قُل لَّا يَسْتَوِى ٱلْخَبِيثُ وَٱلطَّيِّبُ وَلَوْ أَعْجَبَكَ كَثْرَةُ ٱلْخَبِيثِ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ يَٰٓأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
5:100 Transliteration
Qul la yastawee alkhabeethu waalttayyibu walaw aAAjabaka kathratu alkhabeethi faittaqoo Allaha ya olee al-albabi laAAallakum tuflihoona
[The Monotheist Group] (2013 Edition)
Say: "The bad and the good are not equal, even if the abundance of the bad impresses you." So be aware of God, O you who possess intelligence, that you may succeed
Abdel Haleem
Say [Prophet], ‘Bad cannot be likened to good, though you may be dazzled by how abundant the bad is. Be mindful of God, people of understanding, so that you may prosper.’
Abdul Hye
Say (O Muhammad): “Are not equal bad thing and good thing, even though abundance of bad things may fascinate you.” So fear Allah, O people of understanding so that you may succeed.
Abdul Majid Daryabadi
Say thou: equal are not the foul and the pure, even though the abundance of the foul may astonish thee; wherefore fear Allah, ye men of understanding! that haply ye may fare well
Ahmed Ali
Tell them: "The unclean and the pure are not equal, even though the abundance of the unclean may be pleasing to you." So fear God, O men of wisdom; you may haply find success
Ahmed Hulusi
Say, “The impure and the pure are not equal in worth... Even though the majority of the impure may appear pleasing to you”... So then, o intelligent ones of deep contemplation who have attained the essence, protect yourselves from Allah so that you may attain emancipation.
Ahmed Raza Khan (Barelvi)
Say you, 'the dirty and clean are not equal, even though the abundance of the dirty may please you, then remain fearing Allah,O men of understanding! So that you may get prosperity.
Aisha Bewley
Say: ´Bad things and good things are not the same, even though the abundance of the bad things may seem attractive to you.´ Have taqwa of Allah, people of intelligence, so that hopefully you will be successful.
Ali Ünal
Say (O Messenger): "The bad and the good are not alike," even though the abundance of the bad (the sheer quantity of the corrupt) amazes you. So keep from disobedience to God in reverence for Him and piety, O people of discernment (so that you may rightly distinguish quality and quantity and so) that you may prosper (in the next world and in this)
Ali Quli Qara'i
Say, ‘The good and the bad are not equal, though the abundance of the bad should amaze you.’ So be wary of Allah, O you who possess intellect, so that you may be felicitous
Amatul Rahman Omar
Say, `The bad and impure, and the good and pure are not alike even though the abundance of the bad and impure may charm you.' Take Allah, therefore, as a shield (seeking refuge in Him), O you people of pure and clear understanding! so that you may attain the goal
Arthur John Arberry
Say: 'The corrupt and the good are not equal, though the abundance of the corrupt please thee.' So fear God, O men possessed of minds; haply so you will prosper
Bakhtiari Nejad
Say: “The bad and the good are not equal even if abundance of the bad surprises you, so people of understanding be cautious of God that you may be successful.”
Bijan Moeinian
Let them know that good and bad are not the same. Even if the prevalence of evil (such as pornography, rampant divorce, adultery, etc.) impress you, you (who are given the brain to think) have to respect [the law of] the Lord, so that you may succeed
Bilal Muhammad 2018
Say, “Not equal are things that are harmful and things that are good, even though the abundance of the harmful may dazzle you. So be conscious of God, O you who understand, that you may flourish.
Corpus.Quran
Say Not (are) equal the evil and the good even if impresses you abundance (of) the evil So fear Allah O men (of) understanding so that you may (be) successful
Dr. Kamal Omar
Say: “Al-Khabith and At-Tayyib (clean, lawful and palatable) do not become equal, similar or equivalent even though the abundance of Al-Khabith may dazzle you. Pay obedience to Allah, O people of under-standing, so that you may prosper
Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar
Say: Not on the same level are the bad and what is good even if the prevalence of the bad impressed thee. So be Godfearing of God, O those imbued with intuition, so that perhaps you will prosper.
Dr. Mohammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
Say: ‘(Both) the pure and the impure can never be alike, (O listener,) even though the abundance of the polluted and foul (objects) may fascinate you. So, (instead of observing the difference of abundance and scarcity) fear Allah, O men of wisdom, so that you may flourish and prosper.
Dr. Munir Munshey
Say, "The evil and the virtuous cannot be equal, even though the abundance of evil pleases and fascinates you." So fear Allah, Oh you endowed with (reason and) intellect. Perhaps you will prosper
Edward Henry Palmer
Say, 'The vile shall not be deemed equal with the good, although the abundance of the vile please thee.' Fear God then, O ye who have minds! haply ye may prosper
Faridul Haque
Say, “The impure (evil) and the pure (good) are not equal, even though the abundance of the impure may attract you; therefore keep fearing Allah, O men of intellect, so that you may succeed.”
Fode Drame
Say, “Not equal are the bad and the good even though the abundance of the bad incite your admiration. So revere Allah, O people of the heart so that perhaps you may prosper.
George Sale
Say, 'The bad and the good are not alike,' even though the abundance of bad may please thee. So be mindful of your duty to God, O men of understanding, that you may prosper
Hamid S. Aziz
Say, "The evil shall not be deemed equal with the good, although much of evil attracts you." Fear (do your duty to) Allah then, O you who have understanding that you may succeed (or prosper)
Hasan Al-Fatih Qaribullah
Say: 'The evil and the good are not alike, even if the abundance of evil pleases you. Have fear of Allah, you who are possessed of minds, in order that you prosper.
Hilali - Khan
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Not equal are AlKhabeeth (all that is evil and bad as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods, etc.) and AtTaiyib (all that is good as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods, etc.), even though the abundance of Al-Khabeeth (evil) may please you." So 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)), O men of understanding in order that you may be successful
Irving/Hegab
SAY: "Evil and good are not equal, even though the abundance of evil may fascinate you; so heed Allah (God), you prudent persons, so that you may prosper!"
John Medows Rodwell
SAY: The evil and the good shall not be valued alike, even though the abundance of evil please thee; therefore fear God, O ye of understanding! that it may be well with you
Linda "iLham" Barto
Say, “Evil and goodness are not alike. The abundance of evil may dazzle you. Fear Allah, people of understanding, so you may be successful.”
Maududi
(O Messenger!) Say to them: "The bad things and the good things are not equal, even though the abundance of the bad things might make you pleased with them. Men of understanding, beware of disobeying Allah; then maybe you will attain true success.´
Maulana Muhammad Ali
Say: The bad and the good are not equal, though the abundance of the bad may please thee. So keep your duty to Allah, O men of understanding, that you may succeed
Mir Aneesuddin
Say, "The bad and the good are not equal even though the abundance of bad may make you wonder, then fear Allah, O men of understanding ! that you may be successful."
Mohammad Shafi
Say, "The impure and the pure are not the same, although many of the the impure things may please you. So, O those endowed with insight, fear Allah to become successful!"
Muhammad Ahmed - Samira
Say: "The bad/spoiled and the good/pure do not become equal/alike, and even if it pleased/marveled you the bad's/spoiled's plentifulness, so fear and obey God, you (owners) of the pure minds/intelligences ,maybe/perhaps you win/succeed."
Muhammad Asad
Say: "There is no comparison between the bad things and the good things, even though very many of the bad things may please thee greatly. Be, then, conscious of God, O you who are endowed with insight, so that you might attain to a happy state!"
Muhammad Mahmoud Ghali
Say, "The wicked and the good are not equal, even if you may admire the multiplicity of the wicked." So be you (all) pious to Allah, you who are endowed with intellects, that possibly you would prosper
Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
Say: The evil and the good are not alike even though the plenty of the evil attract thee. So be mindful of your duty to Allah, O men of understanding, that ye may succeed
Muhammad Sarwar
(Muhammad), say to them, "The pure and filthy are not the same even though the abundance of filth may attract you. Men of reason, have fear of God so that you may have eternal happiness."
Muhammad Taqi Usmani
Say, .The evil and the good are not equal, even though the abundance of (what is) evil may attract you. So, fear Allah, O people of understanding, so that you may be successful
Munir Mezyed
Say, (O’ Muhammad): "Not equal are the malicious and the wholesome, even though the abundance of malicious things may please you." Therefore, act piously towards Allâh, O’ men of intellect, so that you may ultimately achieve a blissful life/ or gain eternal salvation.
MunirMezyed2023
Say: "Not equal are the malicious and the wholesome, even though the abundance of malicious things may please you." Now, therefore, act piously towards Allâh, O, you men who possess high intelligence and great illumination so that you may ultimately achieve a blissful life / or gain eternal salvation.
Musharraf Hussain
Say: “The good and bad are not the same, though the abundance of the bad will surprise you. So be mindful of Allah, you who are understanding, so you may succeed.
Mustafa Khattab 2018
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Good and evil are not equal, though you may be dazzled by the abundance of evil. So be mindful of Allah, O people of reason, so you may be successful.”
Mustaqim
Say: bad and good are not alike even if the abundance of bad astonishes you, so beware of Allah oh you who have understanding, in order to succeed.
N J Dawood 2014
Say: ‘Evil and good are not alike, even though the abundance of evil may tempt you. Fear God, you that are of good sense possessed, that you may thrive.‘
Rashad Khalifa
Proclaim: "The bad and the good are not the same, even if the abundance of the bad may impress you. You shall reverence GOD, (even if you are in the minority) O you who possess intelligence, that you may succeed."
Safi Kaskas
Say [Prophet], "The bad and the good are not equal, even though many of the bad things may greatly please you. People of understanding, be mindful of God so that you may prosper."
Samy Mahdy
Say: “The malignant and the good are not equal, even though the abundance of the malignant may admire you. So, show the piety of Allah, O you who are possessors of the minds, perhaps you may be gaining.”
Shabbir Ahmed
Say, "The bad and the good are not same. Let not the popularity of the evil dazzle you. O People of understanding! Be mindful of Allah's Laws if you wish to reap a rich harvest. (The bad or evil is that which harms the collective good of humanity and drags your "Self" down (14:24-27)). The right is right, and the wrong is wrong regardless of what the majority think (2:243), (6:116-119), (11:17)
Shakir
Say: The bad and the good are not equal, though the abundance of the bad may please you; so be careful of (your duty to) Allah, O men of understanding, that you may be successful
Sher Ali
Say, `The bad and the good are not alike,' even though the abundance of bad may please thee. So be mindful of your duty to ALLAH, O men of understanding, that you may prosper
Syed Vickar Ahamed
Say: "Things that are bad and things that are good, are not equal, even though the plenty (and extent) of the bad may surprise (and even attract) you; So fear Allah, O you who understand; So that you may prosper."
T.B.Irving
SAY: "Evil and good are not equal, even though the abundance of evil may fascinate you; so heed God, you prudent persons, so that you may prosper!"
Talal Itani & AI (2024)
Say, “Insincerity and sincerity aren’t equal, even if the abundance of insincerity may impress you. So, revere God, O people of discernment, so you may thrive.”
Talal Itani (2012)
Say: 'The bad and the good are not equal, even though the abundance of the bad may impress you. So be conscious of God, O you who possess intelligence, that you may succeed.'
The Study Quran
Say, “The good and the wicked are not equal, though the abundance of the wicked may impress you.” So reverence God, O possessors of intellect, that you may prosper
The Wise Quran
Say, 'The bad and the good are not equal, though the abundance of the bad please you.' So fear God, O you who have minds! Perhaps you may prosper.'
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International)
Say, "Not equal are the evil and the good, although the abundance of evil might impress you." So fear Allah , O you of understanding, that you may be successful
Wahiduddin Khan
Say, The bad and the good are not alike, even though the abundance of the bad may appear pleasing to you. So fear God, O men of understanding, so that you may prosper
Yusuf Ali (Saudi Rev. 1985)
Say: "Not equal are things that are bad and things that are good, even though the abundance of the bad may dazzle thee; so fear Allah, O ye that understand; that (so) ye may prosper."