Az-Zumar, ayah 12
Quran 39:12 — Az-Zumar · "And I have been commanded to be the first…"
Verse 12 of 75 · Surah Az-Zumar (الزمر) — The Groups. This is the 39th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 23.
وَأُمِرْتُ لِأَنْ أَكُونَ أَوَّلَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
Wa umirtu li an akoona awwalal muslimeen
And I have been commanded to be the first [among you] of the Muslims."
Translations of Az-Zumar 39:12
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Wa umirtu li an akoona awwalal muslimeen
- Saheeh International
- And I have been commanded to be the first [among you] of the Muslims."
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- And I am commanded to be the first of those who are muslims (surrender unto Him).
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- "And I am commanded to be the first of those who bow to Allah in Islam."
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Dan aku diperintahkan supaya menjadi orang yang pertama-tama berserah diri".
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 Az-Zumar
Frequently asked about Az-Zumar 39:12
What does Quran 39:12 say?
And I have been commanded to be the first [among you] of the Muslims." This is verse 12 of Surah Az-Zumar (الزمر, "The Groups"), a Meccan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Az-Zumar verse 12?
The Arabic text: وَأُمِرْتُ لِأَنْ أَكُونَ أَوَّلَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ — transliteration: Wa umirtu li an akoona awwalal muslimeen.
Which juz and page is Quran 39:12 in?
Az-Zumar 39:12 appears in Juz 23, on Mushaf page 460.
How many verses does Surah Az-Zumar have?
Surah Az-Zumar contains 75 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 39th surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.
About Surah Az-Zumar
Surah Az-Zumar (الزمر) — The Groups — is the 39th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 75 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.