Al-Baqarah, ayah 117
Quran 2:117 — Al-Baqarah · "Originator of the heavens and the earth.…"
Verse 117 of 286 · Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) — The Cow. This is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran, a Medinan surah. Located in Juz 1.
بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ
Badree'us samaawaati wal ardi wa izaa qadaaa amran fa innamaa yaqoolu lahoo kun fayakoon
Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is.
Translations of Al-Baqarah 2:117
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Badree'us samaawaati wal ardi wa izaa qadaaa amran fa innamaa yaqoolu lahoo kun fayakoon
- Saheeh International
- Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- The Originator of the heavens and the earth! When He decreeth a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: When He decreeth a matter, He saith to it: "Be," and it is.
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Allah Pencipta langit dan bumi, dan bila Dia berkehendak (untuk menciptakan) sesuatu, maka (cukuplah) Dia hanya mengatakan kepadanya: "Jadilah!" Lalu jadilah ia.
Modern standard English translation, published by Abul-Qasim.
1930 — first English translation of the Qur'an by a Muslim scholar.
1934 — widely-cited classic English rendering with commentary tradition.
Bahasa Indonesia, edition id.indonesian, supplied through Al-Quran Cloud.
Surrounding verses in Surah Al-Baqarah
They say, "Allah has taken a son." Exalted is He! Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are devoutly obedient to Him,
Next · Al-Baqarah 2:118Those who do not know say, "Why does Allah not speak to us or there come to us a sign?" Thus spoke those before them like their words. Their hearts resemble each other. We have shown clearly the signs to a people who are certain [in faith].
Frequently asked about Al-Baqarah 2:117
What does Quran 2:117 say?
Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is. This is verse 117 of Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة, "The Cow"), a Medinan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 117?
The Arabic text: بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۖ وَإِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ — transliteration: Badree'us samaawaati wal ardi wa izaa qadaaa amran fa innamaa yaqoolu lahoo kun fayakoon.
Which juz and page is Quran 2:117 in?
Al-Baqarah 2:117 appears in Juz 1, on Mushaf page 18.
How many verses does Surah Al-Baqarah have?
Surah Al-Baqarah contains 286 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 2nd surah of the Quran and was revealed in Medina.
About Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) — The Cow — is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 286 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Medina, making it a Medinan surah in the traditional classification.