The Quran

سورة یسٓ

Surah Yâ Sîn 36:69

O Perfect Man! · Verse 69 of 83

وَمَا عَلَّمْنَاهُ الشِّعْرَ وَمَا يَنْبَغِي لَهُ ۚ إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ وَقُرْآنٌ مُبِينٌ

Abdul Mannan Omar

We have not taught him (- the Prophet Muhammad the art of composing) verses, nor does it become him (to be a poet). This (Qur´ân) is but a means to attain to eminence; a (Book) that is widely read, and tells the right from the wrong.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

We have not instructed the (Prophet) in Poetry, nor is it meet for him: this is no less than a Message and a Qur'an making things clear:

Ahmed Ali

We have not taught (Muhammad) to versify, nor is it worthy of him. This is nothing but a reminder and illuminating discourse,

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Ali Unal

We have not taught him (the Messenger) poetry; further, it is not seemly for him. This is but a Reminder (teaching and admonishing), a Qur’an recited and conveyed (from God), clear in itself and clearly showing the truth.

Daryabadi

And We have not taught him poetry, nor it befitteth him. This is but an admonition and a Recital luminous:

Faridul Haque

And We have not taught him (Prophet Mohammed- peace and blessings be upon him) to recite poetry, nor does it befit him; it is nothing but an advice and the bright Qur’an.

Maulana Muhammad Ali

And We have not taught him poetry, nor is it meet for him. This is naught but a Reminder and a plain Qur

Maulvi Sher Ali

And WE have not taught him poetry, nor does it behove him to be a poet. It is but a reminder and a Qur'an that expounds and makes things plain,

Muhammad Asad

AND [thus it is:] We have not imparted to this [Prophet the gift of] poetry, nor would [poetry] have suited this [message] it is but a reminder and a [divine] discourse, clear in itself and clearly showing the truth,

Muhammad Musin Khan

And We have not taught him (Muhammad SAW) poetry, nor is it meet for him. This is only a Reminder and a plain Qur'an.

Muhammad Pickthall

And We have not taught him (Muhammad) poetry, nor is it meet for him. This is naught else than a Reminder and a Lecture making plain,

Muhammad Sarwar

We did not teach him (Muhammad) poetry, nor was he supposed to be a poet. It is only the word (of God) and the illustrious Quran

Muhammed ali Shakir

And We have not taught him poetry, nor is it meet for him; it is nothing but a reminder and a plain Quran,

Rashad Khalifa

What we taught him (the messenger) was not poetry, nor is he (a poet). This is but a formidable proof, and a profound Quran.

Shabbir Ahmed

We have not taught him (the Prophet) poetry, nor is it befitting for him. This is no less than a Reminder and an Articulate Qur’an clear in itself and clearly showing the way,

Commentary 36:69 Shi‘raالشِّعْرَ are poetic words not based on reality. “We have not taught himthe art of composing verses” وَمَا عَلَّمْنَاهُ الشِّعْرَ, that is…

وَمَا عَلَّمْنَاهُ الشِّعْرَ وَمَا يَنبَغِي لَهُ ۚ إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ وَقُرْآنٌ مُّبِينٌ

36:69 Shi‘raالشِّعْرَ are poetic words not based on reality. “We have not taught himthe art of composing verses” وَمَا عَلَّمْنَاهُ الشِّعْرَ, that is fictional poetry. Instead, he conveys facts that impress peoples minds (69:41; 52:30; 37:36). The Holy Qur’ân is free from poetic license and imagination, but contains only truths full of serenity and dignity (53:3-7).