Hud, ayah 80
Quran 11:80 — Hud · "He said, "If only I had against you some power…"
Verse 80 of 123 · Surah Hud (هود) — Hud. This is the 11th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 12.
قَالَ لَوْ أَنَّ لِي بِكُمْ قُوَّةً أَوْ آوِي إِلَىٰ رُكْنٍ شَدِيدٍ
Qaala law anna lee bikum quwwatan aw aaweee ilaa ruknin shadeed
He said, "If only I had against you some power or could take refuge in a strong support."
Translations of Hud 11:80
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Qaala law anna lee bikum quwwatan aw aaweee ilaa ruknin shadeed
- Saheeh International
- He said, "If only I had against you some power or could take refuge in a strong support."
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- He said: Would that I had strength to resist you or had some strong support (among you)!
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- He said: "Would that I had power to suppress you or that I could betake myself to some powerful support."
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Luth berkata: "Seandainya aku ada mempunyai kekuatan (untuk menolakmu) atau kalau aku dapat berlindung kepada keluarga yang kuat (tentu aku lakukan)".
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 Hud
They said, "You have already known that we have not concerning your daughters any claim, and indeed, you know what we want."
Next · Hud 11:81The angels said, "O Lot, indeed we are messengers of your Lord; [therefore], they will never reach you. So set out with your family during a portion of the night and let not any among you look back - except your wife; indeed, she will be struck by that which strikes them. Indeed, their appointment is [for] the morning. Is not the morning near?"
Frequently asked about Hud 11:80
What does Quran 11:80 say?
He said, "If only I had against you some power or could take refuge in a strong support." This is verse 80 of Surah Hud (هود, "Hud"), a Meccan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Hud verse 80?
The Arabic text: قَالَ لَوْ أَنَّ لِي بِكُمْ قُوَّةً أَوْ آوِي إِلَىٰ رُكْنٍ شَدِيدٍ — transliteration: Qaala law anna lee bikum quwwatan aw aaweee ilaa ruknin shadeed.
Which juz and page is Quran 11:80 in?
Hud 11:80 appears in Juz 12, on Mushaf page 230.
How many verses does Surah Hud have?
Surah Hud contains 123 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 11th surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.
About Surah Hud
Surah Hud (هود) — Hud — is the 11th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 123 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.