Al-Baqarah, ayah 207
Quran 2:207 — Al-Baqarah · "And of the people is he who sells…"
Verse 207 of 286 · Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) — The Cow. This is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran, a Medinan surah. Located in Juz 2.
وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يَشْرِي نَفْسَهُ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاتِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ رَءُوفٌ بِالْعِبَادِ
Wa minan naasi mai yashree nafsahub tighaaa'a mardaatil laah; wallaahu ra'oofum bil'ibaad
And of the people is he who sells himself, seeking means to the approval of Allah. And Allah is kind to [His] servants.
Translations of Al-Baqarah 2:207
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Wa minan naasi mai yashree nafsahub tighaaa'a mardaatil laah; wallaahu ra'oofum bil'ibaad
- Saheeh International
- And of the people is he who sells himself, seeking means to the approval of Allah. And Allah is kind to [His] servants.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the pleasure of Allah; and Allah hath compassion on (His) bondmen.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the pleasure of Allah: And Allah is full of kindness to (His) devotees.
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Dan di antara manusia ada orang yang mengorbankan dirinya karena mencari keridhaan Allah; dan Allah Maha Penyantun kepada hamba-hamba-Nya.
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 him, "Fear Allah," pride in the sin takes hold of him. Sufficient for him is Hellfire, and how wretched is the resting place.
Next · Al-Baqarah 2:208O you who have believed, enter into Islam completely [and perfectly] and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.
Frequently asked about Al-Baqarah 2:207
What does Quran 2:207 say?
And of the people is he who sells himself, seeking means to the approval of Allah. And Allah is kind to [His] servants. This is verse 207 of Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة, "The Cow"), a Medinan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 207?
The Arabic text: وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يَشْرِي نَفْسَهُ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاتِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ رَءُوفٌ بِالْعِبَادِ — transliteration: Wa minan naasi mai yashree nafsahub tighaaa'a mardaatil laah; wallaahu ra'oofum bil'ibaad.
Which juz and page is Quran 2:207 in?
Al-Baqarah 2:207 appears in Juz 2, on Mushaf page 32.
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.