Surah Al-Qamar — Verse 28

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وَنَبِّئْهُمْ أَنَّ ٱلْمَآءَ قِسْمَةٌۢ بَيْنَهُمْ ۖ كُلُّ شِرْبٍ مُّحْتَضَرٌ

Wanabbi'hum anna almaa qismatunbaynahum kullu shirbin muhtadar

Verse recitation

Translations of this verse 7

Saheeh International

And inform them that the water is shared between them, each [day of] drink attended [by turn].

M.A.S. Abdel Haleem

Tell them the water is to be shared between them: each one should drink in turn.’

Marmaduke Pickthall

And inform them that the water is to be shared between (her and) them. Every drinking will be witnessed.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

And tell them that the water is to be divided between them: Each one's right to drink being brought forward (by suitable turns).

Mufti Taqi Usmani

and tell them that water (of the well) is to be shared between them (and the she-camel), so as the right of having water shall be attended by each (alternatively).

Al-Hilali & Khan

And inform them that the water is to be shared between (her and) them, each one’s right to drink being established (by turns).

Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)

Let them know that the water should be divided between them and the she-camel, each availing their turn.”