Surah An-Naml — Verse 33

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قَالُوا۟ نَحْنُ أُو۟لُوا۟ قُوَّةٍ وَأُو۟لُوا۟ بَأْسٍ شَدِيدٍ وَٱلْأَمْرُ إِلَيْكِ فَٱنظُرِى مَاذَا تَأْمُرِينَ

Qaloo nahnu oloo quwwatinwaoloo ba'sin shadeedin wal-amru ilayki fanthureematha ta'mureen

Verse recitation

Translations of this verse 7

Saheeh International

They said, "We are men of strength and of great military might, but the command is yours, so see what you will command."

M.A.S. Abdel Haleem

They replied, ‘We possess great force and power in war, but you are in command, so consider what orders to give us.’

Marmaduke Pickthall

They said: We are lords of might and lords of great prowess, but it is for thee to command; so consider what thou wilt command.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

They said: "We are endued with strength, and given to vehement war: but the command is with thee; so consider what thou wilt command."

Mufti Taqi Usmani

They said, “We are powerful and tough fighters, and the decision lies with you; so consider what command you should give.”

Al-Hilali & Khan

They said: "We have great strength, and great ability for war, but it is for you to command: so think over what you will command."

Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)

They said: "We are strong and are given to vehement fighting. But the decision is yours. Therefore, consider what you would like to command."