Quran 50:16
Surah Qaf Ayah 16
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 50:16 says: “We created man––We know what his soul whispers to him: We are closer to him than his jugular vein––”
Translation source: Abdul Haleem
وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ وَنَعْلَمُ مَا تُوَسْوِسُ بِهِۦ نَفْسُهُۥ ۖ وَنَحْنُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ حَبْلِ ٱلْوَرِيدِ
Search suggestions
What does Quran 50:16 say in English?
In Abdul Haleem's English translation, Quran 50:16 says: “We created man––We know what his soul whispers to him: We are closer to him than his jugular vein––”
Which surah is Quran 50:16 in?
Quran 50:16 is in Surah Qaf, chapter 50 of the Quran.
Guidance
This ayah belongs to Surah Qaf (The Letter "Qaf"), chapter 50 of the Quran. Reading it as part of the full surah helps you see the flow before and after this verse instead of treating it as an isolated quote.
People often search for Quran 50:16 by number, translation, or theme. This page keeps the verse reference, Arabic text, and translation visible together so you can quickly confirm the ayah and then move into the surrounding passage for a fuller understanding.
Tafsir in the full surah reader is explicitly sourced from Ibn Kathir (Abridged), Al-Sa'di, or Tafsir Muyassar.
Continue reading
Use the full surah reader for nearby ayahs, or browse the popular verse hubs to discover other frequently searched Quran references.