AyahReelSurah Qaf · Verse 16 · Juz 26
Closer than the jugular vein — Surah Qaf 50:16
وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ وَنَعْلَمُ مَا تُوَسْوِسُ بِهِۦ نَفْسُهُۥ ۖ وَنَحْنُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ حَبْلِ ٱلْوَرِيدِ (50:16)
And We have already created man and know what his soul whispers to him, and We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein.
Qaf · 50:16Saheeh International
Verse 16 of Surah Qaf (50:16) is ayah 16 of the surah’s 45. It is widely known as Closer than the jugular vein. Its 14 words sit comfortably on one screen with the translation underneath. On this site it appears in “Most Shared Quran Verses”.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Qaf 50:16 in the Quran?
Surah Qaf (surah 50), verse 16 of 45. It is in juz 26, hizb 52, on page 519 of the Madani Mushaf.
What does Qaf 50:16 say in English?
Saheeh International: “And We have already created man and know what his soul whispers to him, and We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein.”
How do I make a video of Qaf 50:16?
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