Surah Al-Qalam — Verse 25

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وَغَدَوْا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْدٍ قَـٰدِرِينَ

Waghadaw AAala hardin qadireen

Verse recitation

Translations of this verse 7

Saheeh International

And they went early in determination, [assuming themselves] able.

M.A.S. Abdel Haleem

they left early, bent on their purpose-

Marmaduke Pickthall

They went betimes, strong in (this) purpose.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

And they opened the morning, strong in an (unjust) resolve.

Mufti Taqi Usmani

And in early hours they rushed quickly, while they were (assuming themselves) powerful (to pluck the fruits and prevent the poor.)

Al-Hilali & Khan

And they went in the morning with strong intention, thinking that they have power (to prevent the poor taking anything of the fruits therefrom).

Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)

They went forth early, believing that they had the power (to gather the fruit).