Al-Isra, ayah 34
Quran 17:34 — Al-Isra · "And do not approach the property of an…"
Verse 34 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 مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُ ۚ وَأَوْفُوا بِالْعَهْدِ ۖ إِنَّ الْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْئُولًا
Wa laa taqraboo maalal yateemi illaa billatee hiya ahsanu hattaa yablugha ashuddah; wa awfoo bil'ahd, innal 'ahda kaana mas'oolaa
And do not approach the property of an orphan, except in the way that is best, until he reaches maturity. And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.
Translations of Al-Isra 17:34
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Wa laa taqraboo maalal yateemi illaa billatee hiya ahsanu hattaa yablugha ashuddah; wa awfoo bil'ahd, innal 'ahda kaana mas'oolaa
- Saheeh International
- And do not approach the property of an orphan, except in the way that is best, until he reaches maturity. And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- Come not near the wealth of the orphan save with that which is better till he come to strength; and keep the covenant. Lo! of the covenant it will be asked.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- Come not nigh to the orphan's property except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength; and fulfil (every) engagement, for (every) engagement will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Dan janganlah kamu mendekati harta anak yatim, kecuali dengan cara yang lebih baik (bermanfaat) sampai ia dewasa dan penuhilah janji; sesungguhnya janji itu pasti diminta pertanggungan jawabnya.
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 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].
Next · Al-Isra 17:35And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with an even balance. That is the best [way] and best in result.
Frequently asked about Al-Isra 17:34
What does Quran 17:34 say?
And do not approach the property of an orphan, except in the way that is best, until he reaches maturity. And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned. This is verse 34 of Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء, "The Night Journey"), a Meccan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Isra verse 34?
The Arabic text: وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُ ۚ وَأَوْفُوا بِالْعَهْدِ ۖ إِنَّ الْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْئُولًا — transliteration: Wa laa taqraboo maalal yateemi illaa billatee hiya ahsanu hattaa yablugha ashuddah; wa awfoo bil'ahd, innal 'ahda kaana mas'oolaa.
Which juz and page is Quran 17:34 in?
Al-Isra 17:34 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.