The Quran

سورة النَّمل

Surah Al-Naml 27:33

The Tribe of Naml-Namlites · Verse 33 of 93

قَالُوا نَحْنُ أُولُو قُوَّةٍ وَأُولُو بَأْسٍ شَدِيدٍ وَالْأَمْرُ إِلَيْكِ فَانْظُرِي مَاذَا تَأْمُرِينَ

Abdul Mannan Omar

They said, `We are a people possessing (extraordinary) power and are gallant fighters; but as for the decision it rests with you, therefore you may thoroughly consider what order you want to give.´

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

They said: "We are endued with strength, and given to vehement war: but the command is with thee; so consider what thou wilt command.î

Ahmed Ali

They said: "We are men of valour, and brave fighters. It is for you to decide. So consider what you should command."

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Ali Unal

They said: "We dispose great power and we dispose great daring but the decision is yours, so consider what you will command."

Daryabadi

They said: we are owners of power and owners of great violence, but the command is with thee; see then whatsoever thou shalt command.

Faridul Haque

They said, “We possess great strength and are great warriors, and the decision is yours, therefore consider what you will command.”

Maulana Muhammad Ali

They said: We are possessors of strength and possessors of mighty prowess. And the command is thine, so consider what thou wilt command.

Maulvi Sher Ali

They replied, `We possess power and we possess great prowess in war, but it is for thee to command; so consider what thou wilt command.'

Muhammad Musin Khan

They said: "We have great strength, and great ability for war, but it is for you to command; so think over what you will command."

Muhammad Pickthall

They said: We are lords of might and lords of great prowess, but it is for thee to command; so consider what thou wilt command.

Muhammad Sarwar

They replied, "We have great power and valor. You are the commander, so decide as you like".

Muhammed ali Shakir

They said: We are possessors of strength and possessors of mighty prowess, and the command is yours, therefore see what you will command.

Rashad Khalifa

They said, "We possess the power, we possess the fighting skills, and the ultimate command is in your hand. You decide what to do."

Shabbir Ahmed

They said, "We have the power, we are tough in warfare, and the command is yours. Think about (other aspects of the situation) and command as you will."