Surah An-Nisa — Verse 147

The Women · 4:147 · 147/176

مَّا يَفْعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمْ إِن شَكَرْتُمْ وَءَامَنتُمْ ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمًا

Ma yafAAalu Allahu biAAathabikumin shakartum waamantum wakana Allahu shakiranAAaleema

Verse recitation

Translations of this verse 7

Saheeh International

What would Allāh do with [i.e., gain from] your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allāh Appreciative and Knowing.

M.A.S. Abdel Haleem

Why should God make you suffer torment if you are thankful and believe in Him? God always rewards gratitude and He knows everything.

Marmaduke Pickthall

What concern hath Allah for your punishment if ye are thankful (for His mercies) and believe (in Him)? Allah was ever Responsive, Aware.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

What can Allah gain by your punishment, if ye are grateful and ye believe? Nay, it is Allah that recogniseth (all good), and knoweth all things.

Mufti Taqi Usmani

What would Allah get by punishing you, if you are grateful and believe? Allah is Appreciating, All-Knowing.

Al-Hilali & Khan

Why should Allâh punish you if you have thanked (Him) and have believed in Him. And Allâh is Ever All-Appreciative (of good), All-Knowing.

Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)

Why should Allah deal chastisement to you if you are grateful to Him and believe? Allah is All-Appreciative, All-Knowing.