And Allah would turn to you in mercy; but those who follow vain desires would have you go tremendously astray. — An Nisaa 4:27 Pin
MERCY · AYAHKIND

وَٱللَّهُ يُرِيدُ أَن يَتُوبَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَيُرِيدُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ ٱلشَّهَوَٰتِ أَن تَمِيلُوا۟ مَيْلًا عَظِيمًۭا

And Allah would turn to you in mercy; but those who follow vain desires would have you go tremendously astray.

An Nisaa 4:27

PICKTHALL ENGLISH MEANING

“And Allah would turn to you in mercy; but those who follow vain desires would have you go tremendously astray.”

Arabic Quran text from the Tanzil Project, reproduced verbatim. English meaning by Marmaduke Pickthall. Translation is not a replacement for the Arabic Quran.

PAUSE & REFLECT

Carry the ayah beyond this page.

Pause with this ayah. Where can you notice Allah’s mercy, and where can you show mercy in return?

This is a personal reflection prompt, not tafsir. For interpretation, consult qualified scholarship and the ayah’s wider Quranic context.

KEEP READING THE QURANGuidanceAl Ankaboot 29:60And how many an animal there is that beareth not its own provision! Allah provideth for it and for you. He is the Hearer, the Knower.