Surah Qaf — Ayah 17 (50:17)
إِذۡ يَتَلَقَّى ٱلۡمُتَلَقِّيَانِ عَنِ ٱلۡيَمِينِ وَعَنِ ٱلشِّمَالِ قَعِيدٞ ١٧
English translation (Saheeh International)
When the two receivers [i.e., recording angels] receive,1 seated on the right and on the left.
- - And record each word and deed.
Brief commentary
When the two receivers receive, seated on the right and on the left. When the two receiving angels receive his deeds: one sitting on his right, and the other seated on his left.