Ar-Rahman, ayah 5
Quran 55:5 — Ar-Rahman · "The sun and the moon by precise…"
Verse 5 of 78 · Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) — The Most Merciful. This is the 55th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Medinan surah. Located in Juz 27.
الشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ بِحُسْبَانٍ
Ashshamsu walqamaru bihusbaan
The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation,
Translations of Ar-Rahman 55:5
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Ashshamsu walqamaru bihusbaan
- Saheeh International
- The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation,
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- The sun and the moon are made punctual.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed;
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Matahari dan bulan (beredar) menurut perhitungan.
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 Ar-Rahman
Frequently asked about Ar-Rahman 55:5
What does Quran 55:5 say?
The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation, This is verse 5 of Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن, "The Most Merciful"), a Medinan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Ar-Rahman verse 5?
The Arabic text: الشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ بِحُسْبَانٍ — transliteration: Ashshamsu walqamaru bihusbaan.
Which juz and page is Quran 55:5 in?
Ar-Rahman 55:5 appears in Juz 27, on Mushaf page 531.
How many verses does Surah Ar-Rahman have?
Surah Ar-Rahman contains 78 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 55th surah of the Quran and was revealed in Medina.
About Surah Ar-Rahman
Surah Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) — The Most Merciful — is the 55th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 78 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Medina, making it a Medinan surah in the traditional classification.