The Quran

سورة الکهف

Surah Al-Kahf 18:7

The Place of Refuge · Verse 7 of 110

إِنَّا جَعَلْنَا مَا عَلَى الْأَرْضِ زِينَةً لَهَا لِنَبْلُوَهُمْ أَيُّهُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا

Abdul Mannan Omar

Verily, We have made all that is on the earth as an embellishment for it, that We may try them as to which of them is the most excellent in (respect of) performing the noblest deeds.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

That which is on earth we have made but as a glittering show for the earth, in order that We may test them - as to which of them are best in conduct.

Ahmed Ali

We have made whatever exists on the earth its adornment to test and try them (and) know who acts better;

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Ali Unal

We have surely made whatever is on the earth as an ornament for it (appealing to humanity), so that We may try them (by demonstrating it to themselves) which of them is best in conduct.

Daryabadi

Verily We have made whatsoever is on the earth as an adornment thereof, that We may prove them - which of them is best in work.

Faridul Haque

We have indeed placed all that is on the earth as its adornment in order that We may test them, who among them has the best deeds.

Maulana Muhammad Ali

Surely We have made whatever is on the earth an embellishment for it, so that We may try which of them is best in works.

Maulvi Sher Ali

Verily, WE have made all that is on the earth an ornament for it, that WE may try them as to which of them is the best in conduct.

Muhammad Asad

Behold, We have willed that all beauty on earth be a means by which We put men to a test, [showing] which of them are best in conduct;

Muhammad Musin Khan

Verily! We have made that which is on earth as an adornment for it, in order that We may test them (mankind) as to which of them are best in deeds. [i.e.those who do good deeds in the most perfect manner, that means to do them (deeds) totally for Allah's sake and in accordance to the legal ways of the Prophet SAW ].

Muhammad Pickthall

Lo! We have placed all that is on the earth as an ornament thereof that We may try them: which of them is best in conduct.

Muhammad Sarwar

We have caused earthly things to seem attractive so that We can see who will excel in good deeds.

Muhammed ali Shakir

Surely We have made whatever is on the earth an embellishment for it, so that We may try them (as to) which of them is best in works.

Rashad Khalifa

We have adorned everything on earth, in order to test them, and thus distinguish those among them who work righteousness.

Shabbir Ahmed

We have adorned what is on earth so that We may let them test themselves as to who is best in conduct, and lives a balanced life.