Al-Baqarah, ayah 12
Quran 2:12 — Al-Baqarah · "Unquestionably, it is they who are the…"
Verse 12 of 286 · Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) — The Cow. This is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran, a Medinan surah. Located in Juz 1.
أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ هُمُ الْمُفْسِدُونَ وَلَٰكِن لَّا يَشْعُرُونَ
Alaaa innahum humul mufsidoona wa laakil laa yash'uroon
Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.
Translations of Al-Baqarah 2:12
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Alaaa innahum humul mufsidoona wa laakil laa yash'uroon
- Saheeh International
- Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- Are not they indeed the mischief-makers? But they perceive not.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realise (it) not.
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Ingatlah, sesungguhnya mereka itulah orang-orang yang membuat kerusakan, tetapi mereka tidak sadar.
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
And when it is said to them, "Do not cause corruption on the earth," they say, "We are but reformers."
Next · Al-Baqarah 2:13And when it is said to them, "Believe as the people have believed," they say, "Should we believe as the foolish have believed?" Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.
Frequently asked about Al-Baqarah 2:12
What does Quran 2:12 say?
Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not. This is verse 12 of Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة, "The Cow"), a Medinan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 12?
The Arabic text: أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ هُمُ الْمُفْسِدُونَ وَلَٰكِن لَّا يَشْعُرُونَ — transliteration: Alaaa innahum humul mufsidoona wa laakil laa yash'uroon.
Which juz and page is Quran 2:12 in?
Al-Baqarah 2:12 appears in Juz 1, on Mushaf page 3.
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.