Al-Baqarah, ayah 21
Quran 2:21 — Al-Baqarah · "O mankind, worship your Lord, who created…"
Verse 21 of 286 · Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة) — The Cow. This is the 2nd chapter of the Holy Quran, a Medinan surah. Located in Juz 1.
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اعْبُدُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
Yaaa aiyuhan naasu'budoo Rabbakumul lazee khalaqakum wallazeena min qablikum la'allakum tattaqoon
O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous -
Translations of Al-Baqarah 2:21
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Yaaa aiyuhan naasu'budoo Rabbakumul lazee khalaqakum wallazeena min qablikum la'allakum tattaqoon
- Saheeh International
- O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous -
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- O mankind! worship your Lord, Who hath created you and those before you, so that ye may ward off (evil).
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- O ye people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those who came before you, that ye may have the chance to learn righteousness;
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Hai manusia, sembahlah Tuhanmu yang telah menciptakanmu dan orang-orang yang sebelummu, agar kamu bertakwa,
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
The lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness comes over them, they stand [still]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken away their hearing and their sight. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
Next · Al-Baqarah 2:22[He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].
Frequently asked about Al-Baqarah 2:21
What does Quran 2:21 say?
O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - This is verse 21 of Surah Al-Baqarah (البقرة, "The Cow"), a Medinan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 21?
The Arabic text: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اعْبُدُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ — transliteration: Yaaa aiyuhan naasu'budoo Rabbakumul lazee khalaqakum wallazeena min qablikum la'allakum tattaqoon.
Which juz and page is Quran 2:21 in?
Al-Baqarah 2:21 appears in Juz 1, on Mushaf page 4.
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.