Ali 'Imran, ayah 59
Quran 3:59 — Ali 'Imran · "Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is…"
Verse 59 of 200 · Surah Ali 'Imran (آل عمران) — Family of Imran. This is the 3rd chapter of the Holy Quran, a Medinan surah. Located in Juz 3.
إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَىٰ عِندَ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ آدَمَ ۖ خَلَقَهُ مِن تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ
Inna masala 'Eesaa 'indal laahi kamasali Aadama khalaqahoo min turaabin summa qaala lahoo kun fayakoon
Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was.
Translations of Ali 'Imran 3:59
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Inna masala 'Eesaa 'indal laahi kamasali Aadama khalaqahoo min turaabin summa qaala lahoo kun fayakoon
- Saheeh International
- Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- Lo! the likeness of Jesus with Allah is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, then He said unto him: Be! and he is.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was.
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Sesungguhnya misal (penciptaan) Isa di sisi AllAh, adalah seperti (penciptaan) Adam. Allah menciptakan Adam dari tanah, kemudian Allah berfirman kepadanya: "Jadilah" (seorang manusia), maka jadilah dia.
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.
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Frequently asked about Ali 'Imran 3:59
What does Quran 3:59 say?
Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was. This is verse 59 of Surah Ali 'Imran (آل عمران, "Family of Imran"), a Medinan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Ali 'Imran verse 59?
The Arabic text: إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَىٰ عِندَ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ آدَمَ ۖ خَلَقَهُ مِن تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ — transliteration: Inna masala 'Eesaa 'indal laahi kamasali Aadama khalaqahoo min turaabin summa qaala lahoo kun fayakoon.
Which juz and page is Quran 3:59 in?
Ali 'Imran 3:59 appears in Juz 3, on Mushaf page 57.
How many verses does Surah Ali 'Imran have?
Surah Ali 'Imran contains 200 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 3rd surah of the Quran and was revealed in Medina.
About Surah Ali 'Imran
Surah Ali 'Imran (آل عمران) — Family of Imran — is the 3rd chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 200 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Medina, making it a Medinan surah in the traditional classification.