Surah Qaf — Verse 4

The Letter "Qaf" · 50:4 · 4/45

قَدْ عَلِمْنَا مَا تَنقُصُ ٱلْأَرْضُ مِنْهُمْ ۖ وَعِندَنَا كِتَـٰبٌ حَفِيظٌۢ

Qad AAalimna ma tanqusual-ardu minhum waAAindana kitabun hafeeth

Verse recitation

Translations of this verse 7

We know what the earth diminishes [i.e., consumes] of them, and with Us is a retaining record.

We know very well what the earth takes away from them: We keep a comprehensive record.

We know that which the earth taketh of them, and with Us is a recording Book.

We already know how much of them the earth takes away: With Us is a record guarding (the full account).

We know very well how much of them is diminished by the earth, and We have a Book that Preserves every thing.

We know that which the earth takes of them (their dead bodies), and with Us is a Book preserved (i.e. the Book of Decrees).

(Thus do they imagine, although) We know well what the earth takes away from them. With Us is a Record that preserves everything.