Al-Buruj, ayah 20
Quran 85:20 — Al-Buruj · "While Allah encompasses them from behind."
Verse 20 of 22 · Surah Al-Buruj (البروج) — The Stars. This is the 85th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 30.
وَاللَّهُ مِن وَرَائِهِم مُّحِيطٌ
Wallaahu minw waraaa'ihim muheet
While Allah encompasses them from behind.
Translations of Al-Buruj 85:20
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Wallaahu minw waraaa'ihim muheet
- Saheeh International
- While Allah encompasses them from behind.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- And Allah, all unseen, surroundeth them.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- But Allah doth encompass them from behind!
- Kementerian Agama RI
- padahal Allah mengepung mereka dari belakang mereka.
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-Buruj
Frequently asked about Al-Buruj 85:20
What does Quran 85:20 say?
While Allah encompasses them from behind. This is verse 20 of Surah Al-Buruj (البروج, "The Stars"), a Meccan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Buruj verse 20?
The Arabic text: وَاللَّهُ مِن وَرَائِهِم مُّحِيطٌ — transliteration: Wallaahu minw waraaa'ihim muheet.
Which juz and page is Quran 85:20 in?
Al-Buruj 85:20 appears in Juz 30, on Mushaf page 590.
How many verses does Surah Al-Buruj have?
Surah Al-Buruj contains 22 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 85th surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.
About Surah Al-Buruj
Surah Al-Buruj (البروج) — The Stars — is the 85th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 22 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.