# 27. Surah An-Naml, Verse 33 - **Surah:** 27. Surah An-Naml (The Ant) — سورة النمل - **Verse:** 33 / 93 · **Juz:** 19 · **Mushaf page:** 378 - **Source:** https://quran.so/surah-an-naml/verse-33 ## Arabic قَالُوا نَحْنُ اُو۬لُوا قُوَّةٍ وَاُو۬لُوا بَأْسٍ شَد۪يدٍ وَالْاَمْرُ اِلَيْكِ فَانْظُر۪ي مَاذَا تَأْمُر۪ينَ ## Transcription Qaloo nahnu oloo quwwatinwaoloo ba/sin shadeedin wal-amru ilayki fanthureematha ta/mureen ## Translations ### Aisha Bewley They said, ‘We possess strength and we possess great force. But the matter is in your hands so consider what you command.’ ### Progressive Muslims They said: "We are people of strength and mighty in power. But the decision is yours, so see what you will command." ### 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 order as you will." ### Sam Gerrans — The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation They said: “We possess power and possess strong might, but the command is for thee; see thou what thou wilt command.” ### The Monotheist Group — The Quran: A Monotheist Translation They said: "We are a people of strength and mighty in power. But the decision is yours, so see what you will command." ### Rashad Khalifa — The Final Testament They said, "We possess the power, we possess the fighting skills, and the ultimate command is in your hand. You decide what to do." ### Mohamed Ahmed - Samira They said: "We are men of valour, and brave fighters. It is for you to decide. So consider what you should command." ### Sahih International — (Umm Muhammad, Mary Kennedy, Amatullah Bantley) They said, "We are men of strength and of great military might, but the command is yours, so see what you will command. " ### Muhammad Asad They answered: "We are endowed with power and with mighty prowess in war - but the command is thine; consider, then, what thou wouldst command. " ### Marmaduke 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. ### Abul A'la Maududi — Tafhim commentary They said: "We are strong and are given to vehement fighting. But the decision is yours. Therefore, consider what you would like to command." ### Abdel Khalek Himmat — Al- Muntakhab They said: "we are people who face danger with boldness, firmness and courage and we exercise powerful and vehement opposition, but it rests in you to decide this matter" ### Bijan Moeinian They replied: "We are powerful and know the fighting skills. The final decision is yours." ### Al-Hilali & 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." ### 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." ### Mustafa Khattab — The Clear Quran They responded, "We are a people of strength and great ˹military˺ might, but the decision is yours, so decide what you will command." ### Taqi Usmani They said, "We are powerful and tough fighters, and the decision lies with you; so consider what command you should give." ### Abdul Haleem They replied, ‘We possess great force and power in war, but you are in command, so consider what orders to give us.’ ### Arthur John Arberry They said, 'We possess force and we possess great might. The affair rests with thee; so consider what thou wilt command.' ### E. Henry Palmer They said, 'We are endowed with strength, and endowed with keen violence; but the bidding is thine, see then what it is that thou wilt bid. ' ### Hamid S. Aziz She said, "You chiefs! Pronounce for me in my affair (or advise me). I never decide an affair until you testify for me." ### Mahmoud Ghali They said, "We are endowed with power, and we are endowed with strict violence, (i. e., we are strong and able to fight) and the command (rests) with you; so look into what you command (us)." ### George Sale The nobles answered, we are indued with strength, and are indued with great prowess in war; but the command appertaineth unto thee: See therefore what thou wilt command. ### Syed Vickar Ahamed They said: "We are blessed with great strength, and used to fierce war: But the power is with you; So think about what you will command. " ### Amatul Rahman 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. ' ### Ali Quli Qarai They said, ‘We are powerful and possess a great might. But it is up to you to command. So see what you will command.’ ### Ahmed Hulusi — Türkçe Kur'an Çözümü Dediler ki: "Biz hem kuvvetliyiz hem de şiddetli savaşçılarız. . . Emir sana aittir! Ne hükmedeceğine sen karar ver. " ### Ali Bulaç — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Türkçe Anlamı Dediler ki: "Biz kuvvet sahibiyiz ve zorlu savaşçılarız. İş konusunda karar senindir, artık sen bak, neyi emredersen (biz uygularız). ### Bayraktar Bayraklı — Yeni Bir Anlayışın Işığında Kur'an Meali İleri gelenler, "Biz güçlü, kuvvetli kimseleriz; zorlu savaş erbabıyız; buyruk ise senindir; artık ne buyuracağını sen düşün!" diye cevap verdiler. ### Diyanet İşleri — Kur'an-ı Kerim Türkçe Meali Dediler ki: "Biz güçlü kimseleriz ve çetin savaşçılarız. Emir senin. Ne emredeceğini düşün." ### Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Yüce Meali Dediler: biz bir kuvvet sahibiyiz ve şiddetli harb ehliyiz, maamafih emir sana aiddir, bak ne ferman buyurursun ### Elmalılı (sadeleştirilmiş) Dediler: "Biz güçlüyüz ve yiğit savaşçılarız; ama karar sana aittir. Ne emredeceğini düşün." ### Gültekin Onan Dediler ki: "Biz kuvvet sahibiyiz ve zorlu savaşçılarız. Buyruk konusunda karar senindir, artık sen bak, neyi buyurursan (biz uygularız). ### Hasan Basri Çantay — Kur'an-ı Hakim ve Meal-i Kerim Dediler: "Biz güc, kuvvet saahibleri, çetin savaş erbabıyız. Emir sana aaid. Bak, sen ne emr edeceksin". ### İbni Kesir Dediler ki: Biz, güçlü kimseler ve zorlu savaş adamlarıyız. Emirse senindir, sen emretmene bak. ### Muhammed Esed — Kur'an Mesajı (Seçkinler:) "Güçlü olduğumuza ve savaşta yıldırıcı bir cesaret ve maharet sahibi olduğumuza (güven), emir senindir; öyleyse artık vereceğin emri sen düşün" diye cevap verdiler. ### Şaban Piriş — Kur'an-ı Kerim Türkçe Anlamı Onlar da: -Biz güçlü kuvvetli, zorba savaşçılarız, fakat emir senindir, ne istersen emret, dediler. ### Süleyman Ateş — Kur'an-ı Kerim ve Yüce Meali Dediler ki: "Biz güçlüyüz, yaman savaşçılarız ama emir senindir. Bak, ne buyurursan öyle yaparız" ### Yaşar Nuri Öztürk — Kur'an-ı Kerim Meali Dediler ki: "Biz çok güçlüyüz, çok yaman savaşırız. Buyruk senin. Ne karar vereceğini sen bilirsin." ### Mustafa İslamoğlu — Hayat Kitabı Kur’an (Seçkinler) şöyle dediler: "Biz güçlüyüz ve caydırıcı şiddete bir (askeri) yeteneğe sahibiz. Yine de emir senindir. Şu halde ne emredeceğine sen karar ver!" ### Erhan Aktaş (Eski Baskı) — Kerim Kur'an "Biz güçlüyüz ve çok büyük savaş gücüne sahibiz. Buyruk senindir. Nasıl istiyorsan öyle olsun." dediler. ### Ali Rıza Safa — Kur'an-ı Kerim Gerçek "Biz güçlüyüz ve zorlu savaşçılarız. Buyruk senindir; vereceğin buyruğu düşün!" dediler. ### Süleymaniye Vakfı (Eski Baskı) — Süleymaniye Vakfı Meali Dediler ki; "biz güçlüyüz, vurucu güce sahibiz, karar senin. Düşün; ne emir vereceksen ver." ### Mehmet Okuyan — Kur’an Meal-Tefsir (Yöneticiler) şöyle demişti: "Biz kuvvet sahibi ve şiddetli savaş bilen kişileriz. Emir senindir; artık ne emredeceğine sen karar ver!" ### Erhan Aktaş (10. Baskı) — Kerim Kur'an "Biz güçlüyüz ve çok büyük savaş gücüne sahibiz. Buyruk senindir. Nasıl istiyorsan öyle olsun." dediler. ### Erhan Aktaş — Kerim Kur'an "Biz güçlüyüz ve çok büyük savaş gücüne sahibiz. Buyruk senindir. Nasıl istiyorsan öyle olsun." dediler. ### Süleymaniye Vakfı — Süleymaniye Vakfı Meali Dediler ki: "Biz kuvvetliyiz, savaş gücümüz de yüksektir; ama son karar senin. Ne emredeceğini düşün." ## Words | # | word | meaning | root | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | قَالُوا۟ — qālū | They said | قول — Kaf-Vav-Lam | | 2 | نَحْنُ — naḥnu | We | — | | 3 | أُو۟لُوا۟ — ulū | (are) possessors | اول — Elif-Vav-Lam | | 4 | قُوَّةٍۢ — quwwatin | (of) strength | قوي — Kaf-Vav-Ye | | 5 | وَأُو۟لُوا۟ — wa-ulū | and possessors | اول — Elif-Vav-Lam | | 6 | بَأْسٍۢ — basin | (of) might | باس — Be-Elif-Sin | | 7 | شَدِيدٍۢ — shadīdin | great | شدد — Şin-Dal-Dal | | 8 | وَٱلْأَمْرُ — wal-amru | and the command | امر — Elif-Mim-Ra | | 9 | إِلَيْكِ — ilayki | (is) up to you | — | | 10 | فَٱنظُرِى — fa-unẓurī | so look | نظر — Nun-Zay-Ra | | 11 | مَاذَا — mādhā | what | — | | 12 | تَأْمُرِينَ — tamurīna | you will command | امر — Elif-Mim-Ra | --- Previous: https://quran.so/surah-an-naml/verse-32.md · Next: https://quran.so/surah-an-naml/verse-34.md Retrieved: 2026-08-24 Quran.so — https://quran.so — CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — When quoting, name the translator.