Do they desire a way other than Allah’s—knowing that all those in the heavens and the earth submit to His Will, willingly or unwillingly, and to Him they will ˹all˺ be returned?
“Do they seek other than God’s religion…to Him they will be brought back”
تَبْغُوْنَ...تُرْجَعُونَ
tabghūna...turjaʿūna
“Do you (pl.) seek other than God’s religion…to Him you will be brought back”
يَبْغُوْنَ...تُرْجَعُونَ
yabghūna...turjaʿūna
“Do they seek other than God’s religion…to Him you (pl.) will be brought back”
يَبْغُوْنَ...يَرْجِعُونَ
yabghūna...yarjiʿūna
“Do they seek other than God’s religion…to Him they will return”
Explanation
These readings amount to the same meaning. The unbelievers are referred to in the third person or addressed directly. Abū ʿAmr’s reading combines these two aspects.
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
Explanation
These readings amount to the same meaning. The unbelievers are referred to in the third person or addressed directly. Abū ʿAmr’s reading combines these two aspects.