2. Surah al-Baqara, Medina 87

The Quranic Text & Ali’s Version:



وَلِلّهِ الْمَشْرِقُ وَالْمَغْرِبُ فَأَيْنَمَا تُوَلُّواْ فَثَمَّ وَجْهُ اللّهِ ...

2: 115. To Allah belong the East and the West; whithersoever ye turn, there is Allah's countenance.

C118. That is, you will face Allah whichever direction you turn your face.

See note to 2:112 above. (R)

... إِنَّ اللّهَ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ ﴿١١٥﴾

For Allah is All-Embracing,, All-Knowing.

Other Versions:

2: 115

Asad And God’s is the east and the west: and wherever you turn, there is God’s countenance. Behold, God is infinite, all-knowing.

Pickthall Unto Allah belong the East and the West, and whithersoever ye turn, there is Allah's countenance. Lo! Allah is All Embracing, All Knowing.

Transliteration Wa lilla_hil masyriqu wal magribu fa ainama_ tuwallu_ fa samma wajhulla_h(i), innalla_ha wa_si'un 'alim(un)