The Quran

سورة الإسرَاء

Surah Al-Isrâ’ 17:89

The Night-Journey · Verse 89 of 111

وَلَقَدْ صَرَّفْنَا لِلنَّاسِ فِي هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنِ مِنْ كُلِّ مَثَلٍ فَأَبَىٰ أَكْثَرُ النَّاسِ إِلَّا كُفُورًا

Abdul Mannan Omar

And in this Qur´ân We have explained in various ways and forms every kind of rare things of exquisite beauty to mankind but most people choose to reject everything except (following the way of) disbelief.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

And We have explained to man, in this Qur'an, every kind of similitude: yet the greater part of men refuse (to receive it) except with ingratitude!

Ahmed Ali

We have given examples of every kind to men in this Qur´an in various ways, and even then most men disdain everything but unbelief,

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Ali Unal

Assuredly We have set out in diverse ways for humankind in this Qur’an all kinds of parables and comparisons (to help them understand the truth), yet most people refuse to accept anything save unbelief.

Daryabadi

And assuredly We have variously propounded for mankind in this Qur´an every kind of similitude, yet most men have refused everything except infidelity.

Faridul Haque

And indeed We have illustrated all kinds of examples in the Qur’an for mankind - so most men did not accept, except to be ungrateful.

Maulana Muhammad Ali

And certainly We have made clear for men in this Qur

Maulvi Sher Ali

And surely We have set forth for mankind in various ways all kinds of similitudes in this Qur'an, but most men would reject everything in respect of it but disbelief.

Muhammad Asad

For, indeed, many facets have We given in this Qur'an to every kind of lesson [designed] for [the benefit of] mankind!

Muhammad Musin Khan

And indeed We have fully explained to mankind, in this Qur'an, every kind of similitude, but most mankind refuse (the truth and accept nothing) but disbelief.

Muhammad Pickthall

And verily We have displayed for mankind in this Qur'an all kind of similitudes, but most of mankind refuse aught save disbelief.

Muhammad Sarwar

We have mentioned in this Quran all kinds of examples for the human being, but most human beings turn away in disbelief.

Muhammed ali Shakir

And certainly We have explained for men in this Quran every kind of similitude, but most men do not consent to aught but denying.

Rashad Khalifa

We have cited for the people in this Quran all kinds of examples, but most people insist upon disbelieving.

Shabbir Ahmed

We have used Tasreef to explain The Qur’an in many facets for mankind. However, most people (due to arrogance, prejudice or blind following) remain ungrateful by rejecting such clear guidance.