Al-Isra, ayah 32
Quran 17:32 — Al-Isra · "And do not approach unlawful sexual…"
Verse 32 of 111 · Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء) — The Night Journey. This is the 17th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 15.
وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا الزِّنَا ۖ إِنَّهُ كَانَ فَاحِشَةً وَسَاءَ سَبِيلًا
Wa laa taqrabuz zinaaa innahoo kaana faahishatanw wa saaa'a sabeelaa
And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way.
Translations of Al-Isra 17:32
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Wa laa taqrabuz zinaaa innahoo kaana faahishatanw wa saaa'a sabeelaa
- Saheeh International
- And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- And come not near unto adultery. Lo! it is an abomination and an evil way.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an evil, opening the road (to other evils).
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Dan janganlah kamu mendekati zina; sesungguhnya zina itu adalah suatu perbuatan yang keji. Dan suatu jalan yang buruk.
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-Isra
And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is ever a great sin.
Next · Al-Isra 17:33And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden, except by right. And whoever is killed unjustly - We have given his heir authority, but let him not exceed limits in [the matter of] taking life. Indeed, he has been supported [by the law].
Frequently asked about Al-Isra 17:32
What does Quran 17:32 say?
And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way. This is verse 32 of Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء, "The Night Journey"), a Meccan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Isra verse 32?
The Arabic text: وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا الزِّنَا ۖ إِنَّهُ كَانَ فَاحِشَةً وَسَاءَ سَبِيلًا — transliteration: Wa laa taqrabuz zinaaa innahoo kaana faahishatanw wa saaa'a sabeelaa.
Which juz and page is Quran 17:32 in?
Al-Isra 17:32 appears in Juz 15, on Mushaf page 285.
How many verses does Surah Al-Isra have?
Surah Al-Isra contains 111 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 17th surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.
About Surah Al-Isra
Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء) — The Night Journey — is the 17th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 111 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.