سورة الإسرَاء
Surah Al-Isrâ’ 17:28
The Night-Journey · Verse 28 of 111
وَإِمَّا تُعْرِضَنَّ عَنْهُمُ ابْتِغَاءَ رَحْمَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّكَ تَرْجُوهَا فَقُلْ لَهُمْ قَوْلًا مَيْسُورًا
Abdul Mannan Omar
If you have to turn away from them seeking the mercy from your Lord that you hope for, even then speak to them a kind word.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
And even if thou hast to turn away from them in pursuit of the Mercy from thy Lord which thou dost expect, yet speak to them a word of easy kindness.
Ahmed Ali
If you neglect (your parents) while seeking the bounty of your Lord, of which you are hopeful, speak to them softly.
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Ali Unal
But if you (must) turn away from those (who are in need, because you are yourself in need, and) seeking mercy from your Lord in hopeful expectation, then (at least) speak to them gently and well-meaning.
Daryabadi
And if thou turnest away from them awaiting a mercy from thy Lord which thou hopest, then speak unto them a gentle speech.
Faridul Haque
And if you turn away from these *, expecting the mercy of your Lord, for which you hope, then speak to them an easy word. (* The companions of the Holy Prophet, who sought his assistance.)
Maulana Muhammad Ali
And if thou turn away from them to seek mercy from thy Lord, which thou hopest for, speak to them a gentle word.
Maulvi Sher Ali
And if thou has to turn away from them while seeking thy Lord's mercy for which thou hopest, even then speak to them a kind word.
Muhammad Asad
And if thou [must] turn aside from those [that are in want, because thou thyself art] seeking to obtain thy Sustainer's grace and hoping for it, at least speak unto them with gentle speech.
Muhammad Musin Khan
And if you (O Muhammad SAW) turn away from them (kindred, poor, wayfarer, etc. whom We have ordered you to give their rights, but if you have no money at the time they ask you for it) and you are awaiting a mercy from your Lord for which you hope, then, speak unto them a soft kind word (i.e. Allah will give me and I shall give you).
Muhammad Pickthall
But if thou turn away from them, seeking mercy from thy Lord, for which thou hopest, then speak unto them a reasonable word.
Muhammad Sarwar
If you are not able to assist them, at least speak to them in a kind manner.
Muhammed ali Shakir
And if you turn away from them to seek mercy from your Lord, which you hope for, speak to them a gentle word.
Rashad Khalifa
Even if you have to turn away from them, as you pursue the mercy of your Lord, you shall treat them in the nicest manner.
Shabbir Ahmed
If you are waiting for affluence from your Lord, and are unable to currently help the needy, then speak to them in kindness, and treat them in the nicest manner.