|  Compared Translations of the meaning of the Quran -  56:88 | |
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| Transliteration | Faamma in kana mina almuqarrabeena | 
| Literal | So but if he was from the neared/closer. | 
| Yusuf Ali | Thus, then, if he be of those Nearest to Allah, | 
| Pickthal | Thus if he is of those brought nigh, | 
| Arberry | Then, if he be of those brought nigh the Throne, | 
| Shakir | Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah), | 
| Sarwar | (If a dying soul) is of those near to God, | 
| Khalifa | If he is one of those close to Me - | 
| Hilali/Khan | Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarraboon (those brought near to Allah), | 
| H/K/Saheeh | And if the deceased was of those brought near to Allah, | 
| Malik | Then if the dying person is one of those near to Us,[88] | 
| QXP | Now, if he is of those drawn near (for having walked aright), | 
| Maulana Ali | Then if he is one of those drawn nigh (to Allah), | 
| Free Minds | So, if he is one of those who are made near. | 
| Qaribullah | If he is among the near | 
| George Sale | And whether he be of those who shall approach near unto God, | 
| JM Rodwell | But as to him who shall enjoy near access to God, | 
| Asad | [ALL OF YOU are destined to die.] Now if one happens to be of those who are drawn close unto God, [I.e., the "foremost" spoken of in verses 10-11 of this surah.] | 
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