Yunus 10:1 – 10:54

Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verses of the Wise Scripture

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A. L. R. Those are the signs of the wise Book!

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

ELIF. LAM. RA. These are the signs of the wise Book

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

AL. R. These are the signs of the wise book

George Sale · published 1734

Is it a wonder for mankind that We have inspired a man among them, saying: Warn mankind and bring unto those who believe the good tidings that they have a sure footing with their Lord? The disbelievers say: Lo! this is a mere wizard

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

was it a wonder to the folk I that we inspired a man from amongst themselves, 'Warn thou the folk; and give glad tidings to those who believe, that for them there is an advance of sincerity gone before them with their Lord?' The misbelievers say, 'Verily, this is an obvious sorcerer

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

A matter of wonderment is it to the men of Mecca, that to a person among themselves We revealed, "Bear warnings to the people: and, to those who believe, bear the good tidings that they shall have with their Lord the precedence merited by their sincerity." The unbelievers say, "Verily this is a manifest sorcerer

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Is it a strange thing unto the men of Mecca, that We have revealed our will unto a man from among them, saying, denounce threats unto men if they believe not; and bear good tidings unto those who believe, that on the merit of their sincerity they have an interest with their Lord? The unbelievers say, this is manifest sorcery

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days, then He established Himself upon the Throne, directing all things. There is no intercessor (with Him) save after His permission. That is Allah, your Lord, so worship Him. Oh, will ye not remind

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, your Lord is God, who created the heavens and the earth in six days; then He made for the throne, to govern the affair; there is no intercessor, except after His permission. That is God for you - your Lord! Then worship Him - do ye not mind

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily your Lord is God who hath made the Heavens and the Earth in six days - then mounted his throne to rule all things: None can intercede with him till after his permission: This is God your Lord: therefore serve him: Will ye not reflect

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily your Lord is God, who hath created the heavens and the earth in six days; and then ascended his throne, to take on himself the government of all things. There is no intercessor, but by his permission. This is God, your Lord; therefore serve him. Will ye not consider

George Sale · published 1734

Unto Him is the return of all of you; it is a promise of Allah in truth. Lo! He produceth creation, then reproduceth it, that He may reward those who believe and do good works with equity; while, as for those who disbelieve, theirs will be a boiling drink and painful doom because they disbelieved

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

To Him is your return all of you - God's promise in truth; verily, He produces the creature, then He makes it return again, that He may recompense those who believe and do what is right with justice; but those who misbelieve, for them is a drink of boiling water, and grievous woe, for that they did misbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Unto Him shall ye return, all together: the promise of God is sure: He produceth a creature, then causeth it to return again - that he may reward those who believe and do the things that are right, with equity: but as for the infidels! - for them the draught that boileth and an afflictive torment - because they have not believed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto Him shall ye all return, according to the certain promise of God: For He produceth a creature, and then causeth it to return again; that He may reward those who believe and do that which is right, with equity. But as for the unbelievers, they shall drink boiling water, and they shall suffer a grievous punishment, for that they have disbelieved

George Sale · published 1734

He it is Who appointed the sun a splendour and the moon a light, and measured for her stages, that ye might know the number of the years, and the reckoning. Allah created not (all) that save in truth. He detaileth the revelations for people who have knowledge

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who made the sun for a brightness, and the moon for a light, and decreed for it mansions, that ye may know the number of the years and the reckoning.- God only created that in truth. He details the signs unto a people who do know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is He who hath appointed the sun for brightness, and the moon for a light, and hath ordained her stations that ye may learn the number of years and the reckoning of time. God hath not created all this but for the truth. He maketh his signs clear to those who understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who hath ordained the sun to shine by day, and the moon for a light by night; and hath appointed her stations, that ye might know the number of years, and the computation of time. God hath not created this, but with truth. He explaineth his signs unto people who understand

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! in the difference of day and night and all that Allah hath created in the heavens and the earth are portents, verily, for folk who ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, in the alternation of night and day, and in what God has created of the heavens and the earth, are signs unto a people who do fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, in the alternations of night and of day, and in all that God hath created in the Heavens and in the Earth are signs to those who fear Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover in the vicissitude of night and day, and whatever God hath created in heaven and earth, are surely signs unto men who fear Him

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who expect not the meeting with Us but desire the life of the world and feel secure therein, and those who are neglectful of Our revelations

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who hope not for our meeting, and are content with the life of this world, and are comforted thereby, and those who are neglectful of our signs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, they who hope not to meet Us, and find their satisfaction in this world's life, and rest on it, and who of our signs are heedless

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily they who hope not to meet Us at the last day, and delight in this present life, and rest securely in the same, and who are negligent of our signs

George Sale · published 1734

Their home will be the Fire because of what they used to earn

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

these, their resort is fire for that which they have earned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These! their abode the fire, in recompense of their deeds

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

their dwelling shall be hell fire, for that which they have deserved

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who believe and do good works, their Lord guideth them by their faith. Rivers will flow beneath them in the Gardens of Delight

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who believe and do what is right, their Lord guides them by their faith; beneath them shall rivers flow in the gardens of pleasure

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But they who believe and do the things that are right, shall their Lord direct aright because of their faith. Rivers shall flow at their feet in gardens of delight

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as to those who believe, and work righteousness, their Lord will direct them because of their faith; they shall have rivers flowing through gardens of pleasure

George Sale · published 1734

Their prayer therein will be: Glory be to Thee, O Allah! and their greeting therein will be: Peace. And the conclusion of their prayer will be: Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Their cry therein shall be, 'Celebrated be Thy praises, O God!' and their salutation therein shall be, 'Peace!' and the end of their cry shall be, 'Praise (belongs) to God, the Lord of the worlds

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Their cry therein, "Glory be to thee, O God!" and their salutation therein, "Peace!" And the close of their cry, "Praise be to God, Lord, of all creatures

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their prayer therein shall be, praise be unto thee, O God! And their salutation therein shall be, peace! And the end of their prayer shall be, praise be unto God, the Lord of all creatures

George Sale · published 1734

If Allah were to hasten on for men the ill (that they have earned) as they would hasten on the good, their respite would already have expired. But We suffer those who look not for the meeting with Us to wander blindly on in their contumacy

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And if God should hasten on the bad to men as they would hasten on the good, their appointed time would surely be fulfilled. But we will let those who hope not for our meeting go on in their rebellion, blindly wandering on

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Should God hasten evil on men as they fain would hasten their good, then were their end decreed! So leave we those who hope not to meet Us, bewildered in their error

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If God should cause evil to hasten unto men, according to their desire of hastening good, verily their end had been decreed. Wherefore We suffer those who hope not to meet Us at the resurrection, to wander amazedly in their error

George Sale · published 1734

And if misfortune touch a man he crieth unto Us, (while reclining) on his side, or sitting or standing, but when We have relieved him of the misfortune he goeth his way as though he had not cried unto Us because of a misfortune that afflicted him. Thus is what they do made (seeming) fair unto the prodigal

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When distress touches man, he calls us to his side, whether sitting or standing; but when we have removed from him his distress, he passes on as though he had not called on us in a distress that touched him. Thus unto the extravagant is made seemly that which they have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When trouble toucheth a man, he crieth to us, on his side, or sitting, or standing; and when we withdraw his trouble from him, he passeth on as though he had not called on us against the trouble which touched him! Thus are the deeds of transgressors pre-arranged for them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When evil befalleth a man; he prayeth unto Us lying on his side, or sitting, or standing: But when We deliver him from his affliction, he continueth his former course of life, as though he had not called upon Us to defend him against the evil which had befallen him. Thus was that which the transgressors committed prepared for them

George Sale · published 1734

We destroyed the generations before you when they did wrong; and their messengers (from Allah) came unto them with clear proofs (of His Sovereignty) but they would not believe. Thus do We reward the guilty folk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have already destroyed generations before you when they did wrong, and there came to them their apostles with manifest signs, but they would not believe. Thus do we reward the sinful people

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And of old destroyed we generations before you, when they had acted wickedly, and their Apostles had come to them with clear tokens of their mission, and they would not believe: - thus reward we the wicked

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have formerly destroyed the generations who were before you, O men of Mecca, when they had acted unjustly, and our apostles had come unto them with evident miracles and they would not believe. Thus do We reward the wicked people

George Sale · published 1734

Then We appointed you viceroys in the earth after them, that We might see how ye behave

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then we made you their successors in the earth after them, that we may see how ye will act

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then we caused you to succeed them on the earth, that we might see how ye would act

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Afterwards did We cause you to succeed them in the earth; that We might see how ye would act

George Sale · published 1734

And when Our clear revelations are recited unto them, they who look not for the meeting with Us say: Bring a Lecture other than this, or change it. Say (O Muhammad): It is not for me to change it of my accord. I only follow that which is inspired in me. Lo! if I disobey my Lord I fear the retribution of an awful Day

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But when our evident signs are recited to them, those who hope not for our meeting say, 'Bring a Qur'an other than this; or change it.' Say, 'It is not for me to change it of my own accord; I do not follow aught but what I am inspired with; verily, I fear, if I rebel against my Lord, the torment of a mighty day

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But when our clear signs are recited to them, they who look not forward to meet Us, say, "Bring a different Koran from this, or make some change in it." SAY: It is not for me to change it as mine own soul prompteth. I follow only what is revealed to me: verily, I fear, if I rebel against my Lord, the punishment of a great day

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When our evident signs are recited unto them, they who hope not to meet us at the resurrection, say, bring a different Koran from this; or make some change therein. Answer, it is not fit for me, that I should change it at my pleasure: I follow that only which is revealed unto me. Verily I fear, if I should be disobedient unto my Lord, the punishment of the great day

George Sale · published 1734

Say: If Allah had so willed I should not have recited it to you nor would He have made it known to you. I dwelt among you a whole lifetime before it (came to me). Have ye then no sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Had God pleased, I should not have recited it to you, nor taught you therewith. I have tarried a lifetime amongst you before it;- have ye not then any sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: Had God so pleased, I had not recited it to you, neither had I taught it to you. Already have I dwelt among you for years, ere it was revealed to me. Understand ye not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, if God had so pleased, I had not read it unto you, neither had I taught you the same. I have already dwelt among you to the age of forty years, before I received it. Do ye not therefore understand

George Sale · published 1734

Who doeth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah and denieth His revelations? Lo! the guilty never are successful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Who is more unjust than he who forges against God a lie, or says His signs are lies? verily, the sinners shall not prosper

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And who is more unjust than he who coineth a lie against God, or treateth his signs as lies? Surely the wicked shall not prosper

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And who is more unjust than he who deviseth a lie against God, or accuseth his signs of falsehood? Surely the wicked shall not prosper

George Sale · published 1734

They worship beside Allah that which neither hurteth them nor profiteth them, and they say: These are our intercessors with Allah. Say: Would ye inform Allah of (something) that He knoweth not in the heavens or in the earth? Praised be He and High Exalted above all that ye associate (with Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They worship beside God what can neither harm them nor profit them, and they say, 'These are our intercessors with God!' Say, 'Will ye inform God of aught in the heavens or the earth, that He knows not of?' Celebrated be His praise! and exalted be He, above what they associate with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they worship beside God, what cannot hurt or help them; and say, "These are our advocates with God!" SAY: Will ye inform God of aught in the Heavens and in the Earth which he knoweth not? Praise be to Him! High be He exalted above the deities they join with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They worship besides God, that which can neither hurt them nor profit them, and they say, these are our intercessors with God. Answer, will ye tell God that which He knoweth not, neither in heaven nor in earth? Praise be unto Him! And far be that from Him, which they associate with Him

George Sale · published 1734

Mankind were but one community; then they differed; and had it not been for a word that had already gone forth from thy Lord it had been judged between them in respect of that wherein they differ

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

People were but one nation once, then they disagreed; and had it not been for thy Lord's word already passed, there would have been decided between them that concerning which they disagreed

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Men were of one religion only: then they fell to variance: and had not a decree (of respite) previously gone forth from thy Lord, their differences had surely been decided between them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Men were professors of one religion only, but they dissented therefrom; and if a decree had not previously issued from thy Lord, deferring their punishment, verily the matter had been decided between them, concerning which they disagreed

George Sale · published 1734

And they will say: If only a portent were sent down upon him from his Lord! Then say, (O Muhammad): The Unseen belongeth to Allah. So wait! Lo! I am waiting with you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They say, 'Why is not a sign sent down upon him from his Lord?' Say, 'The unseen is only God's; but wait ye for a while, verily, I with you am one of those who wait

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They say: "Unless a sign be sent down to him from his Lord. . . ." But SAY: The hidden is only with God: wait therefore: I truly will be with you among those who wait

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They say, unless a sign be sent down unto him from his Lord, we will not believe. Answer, verily that which is hidden is known only unto God: Wait therefore the pleasure of God; and I also will wait with you

George Sale · published 1734

And when We cause mankind to taste of mercy after some adversity which had afflicted them, behold! they have some plot against Our revelations. Say: Allah is more swift in plotting. Lo! Our messengers write down that which ye plot

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When we have let men taste of mercy after distress which has touched them, lo! they use a stratagem against our signs! Say, 'God is quicker at stratagem.' Verily, our messengers write down what stratagem ye use

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when after a trouble which you befallen them, we caused this people to taste of mercy, lo! a plot on their part against our signs! SAY: Swifter to plot is God! Verily, our messengers note down your plottings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when We caused the men of Mecca to taste mercy, after an affliction which had befallen them, behold, they devised a stratagem against our signs. Say unto them, God is more swift in executing a stratagem, than ye. Verily our messengers write down that which ye deceitfully devise

George Sale · published 1734

He it is Who maketh you to go on the land and the sea till, when ye are in the ships and they sail with them with a fair breeze and they are glad therein, a storm-wind reacheth them and the wave cometh unto them from every side and they deem that they are overwhelmed therein; (then) they cry unto Allah, making their faith pure for Him only: If Thou deliver us from this, we truly will be of the thankful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who makes you travel in the land and sea, until when ye are in the ships - and these carry them afloat with a favouring wind, and they rejoice therein, there comes to them a violent wind, and there comes to them the wave from every place, and they think that they are encompassed about; then they call on God, sincere in religion towards Him, 'If thou dost save from this we will surely be of those who thank

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He it is who enableth you to travel by land and sea, so that ye go on board of ships - which sail on with them, with favouring breeze in which they rejoice. But if a tempestuous gale overtake them, and the billow come on them from every side, and they think that they are encompassed therewith, they call on God, professing sincere religion: - "Wouldst thou but rescue us from this, then will we indeed be of the thankful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who hath given you conveniencies for travelling by land and by sea; so that ye be in ships, which sail with them, with a favourable wind, and they rejoice therein. And when a tempestuous wind overtaketh them, and waves come upon them from every side, and they think themselves to be encompassed with inevitable dangers; they call upon God, exhibiting the pure religion unto Him, and saying, verily if Thou deliver us from this peril, we will be of those who give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

Yet when He hath delivered them, behold! they rebel in the earth wrongfully. O mankind! Your rebellion is only against yourselves. (Ye have) enjoyment of the life of the world; then unto Us is your return and We shall proclaim unto you what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But when He has saved them, lo! they are willful in the earth unjustly;- O ye folk! your willfulness against yourselves is but a provision of this world's life; then unto us is your return, and we will inform you of that which ye have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But when we have rescued them, lo! they commit unrighteous excesses on the earth! O men! assuredly your self-injuring excess is only an enjoyment of this life present: soon ye return to us: and we will let you know what ye have done

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But when He had delivered them, behold, they behaved themselves insolently in the earth, without justice. O men, verily the violence which ye commit against your own souls, is for the enjoyment of this present life only; afterwards unto Us shall ye return, and We will declare unto you that which ye have done

George Sale · published 1734

The similitude of the life of the world is only as water which We send down from the sky, then the earth's growth of that which men and cattle eat mingleth with it till, when the earth hath taken on her ornaments and is embellished, and her people deem that they are masters of her, Our commandment cometh by night or by day and We make it as reaped corn as if it had not flourished yesterday. Thus do we expound the revelations for people who reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, the likeness of this world's life is like water which we send down from the sky, and the plants of the earth, from which men and cattle eat, are mingled therewith; until when the earth puts on its gilding and is adorned, the people thereof think that they have power over it. Our order comes to it by night or day, and we make it as it were mown down - as though it had not yesterday been rich!- Thus do we detail the signs unto a people who reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, this present life is like the water which we send down from Heaven, and the produce of the earth, of which men and cattle eat, is mingled with it, till the earth hath received its golden raiment, and is decked out: and they who dwell on it deem that they have power over it! but, Our behest cometh to it by night or by day, and we make it as if it had been mown, as if it had not teemed only yesterday! Thus make we our signs clear to those who consider

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily the likeness of this present life is no other than as water, which We send down from heaven, and wherewith the productions of the earth are mixed, of which men eat, and cattle also, until the earth receive its vesture, and be adorned with various plants: The inhabitants thereof imagine that they have power over the same; but our command cometh unto it by night, or by day, and we render it as though it had been mown, as though it had not yesterday abounded with fruits. Thus do We explain our signs unto people who consider

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah summoneth to the abode of peace, and leadeth whom He will to a straight path

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God calls unto the abode of peace, and guides whom He will into the right path

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God calleth to the abode of peace; and He guideth whom He will into the right way

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God inviteth unto the dwelling of peace, and directeth whom He pleaseth into the right way

George Sale · published 1734

For those who do good is the best (reward) and more (thereto). Neither dust nor ignominy cometh near their faces. Such are rightful owners of the Garden; they will abide therein

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

To those who do what is good, goodness and increase! nor shall blackness or abasement cover their faces! these are the fellows of Paradise, they shall dwell therein for aye

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Goodness itself and an increase of it for those who do good! neither blackness nor shame shall cover their faces! These shall be the inmates of Paradise, therein shall they abide for ever

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They who do right shall receive a most excellent reward, and a superabundant addition; neither blackness nor shame shall cover their faces. These shall be the inhabitants of paradise; they shall continue therein for ever

George Sale · published 1734

And those who earn ill-deeds, (for them) requital of each ill-deed by the like thereof; and ignominy overtaketh them - They have no protector from Allah - as if their faces had been covered with a cloak of darkest night. Such are rightful owners of the Fire; they will abide therein

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But, as for those who have earned ill, the reward of evil is the like thereof; abasement shall cover them! they shall have none to defend them against God;- as though their faces were veiled with the deep darkness of the night; these are the fellows of the Fire, and they shall dwell therein for aye

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And as for those who have wrought out evil, their recompense shall be evil of like degree, and shame shall cover them - no protector shall they have against God: as though their faces were darkened with deep murk of night! These shall be inmates of the fire: therein they shall abide for ever

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But they who commit evil shall receive the reward of evil, equal thereunto, and they shall be covered with shame, -- for they shall have no protector against God; -- as though their faces were covered with the profound darkness of the night. These shall be the inhabitants of hell fire; they shall remain therein for ever

George Sale · published 1734

On the day when We gather them all together, then We say unto those who ascribed partners (unto Us): Stand back, ye and your (pretended) partners (of Allah)! And We separate them, the one from the other, and their (pretended) partners say: It was not us ye worshipped

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on the day we gather them all together then we will say to those who associated other gods (with us), 'To your places, ye and your associates!' and we will part them; and their associates will say, 'It was not us ye worshipped

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And on that day will we gather them all together: then will we say to those who added gods to God, "To your place, ye and those added gods of yours!" Then we will separate between them: and those their gods shall say, "Ye served us not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On the day of the resurrection We will gather them altogether; then will We say unto the idolaters, get ye to your place, ye and your companions: And We will separate them from one another; and their companions shall say unto them, ye did not worship us

George Sale · published 1734

Allah sufficeth as a witness between us and you, that we were unaware of your worship

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But God is witness enough between us and you, that we were heedless of your worshipping us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God is a sufficient witness between us and you: we cared not aught for your worship

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and God is a sufficient witness between us and you; neither did we mind your worshipping of us

George Sale · published 1734

There doth every soul experience that which it did aforetime, and they are returned unto Allah, their rightful Lord, and that which they used to invent hath failed them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

There shall every soul prove what it has sent on before; and they shall be returned unto God, their God, their true sovereign, and that which they devised shall stray away from them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

There shall every soul make proof of what itself shall have sent on before, and they shall be brought back to God, their true lord, and the deities of their own devising shall vanish from them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There shall every soul experince that which it shall have sent before it; and they shall be brought before God, their true Lord; and the false deities which they vainly imagined, shall disappear from before them

George Sale · published 1734

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Who provideth for you from the sky and the earth, or Who owneth hearing and sight; and Who bringeth forth the living from the dead and bringeth forth the dead from the living; and Who directeth the course? They will say: Allah. Then say: Will ye not then keep your duty (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Who provides you from the heaven and the earth? who has dominion over hearing and sight? and who brings forth the living from the dead, and brings forth the dead from the living? and who governs the affair?' And they will say, 'God.' Say, 'Do ye not then fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: Who supplieth you from the Heaven and the Earth? Who hath power over hearing and sight? And who bringeth forth the living from the dead, and bringeth forth the dead from the living? And who ruleth all things? They will surely say, "God:" then SAY: "What! will ye not therefore fear him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, who provideth you food from heaven and earth? Or who hath the absolute power over the hearing and the sight? And who bringeth forth the living from the dead, and bringeth forth the dead from the living? And who governeth all things? They will surely answer, God. Say, will ye not therefore fear Him

George Sale · published 1734

Such then is Allah, your rightful Lord. After the Truth what is there saving error? How then are ye turned away

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is God, your true Lord! and what is there after the truth but error? how then can ye turn away

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This God then is your true Lord: and when the truth is gone, what remaineth but error? How then are ye so perverted

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is therefore God, your true Lord: And what remaineth there after truth, except error? How therefore are ye turned aside from the truth

George Sale · published 1734

Thus is the Word of thy Lord justified concerning those who do wrong: that they believe not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus is the word of thy Lord verified against those who commit abomination; verily, they will not believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thus is the word of thy Lord made good on the wicked, that they shall not believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus is the word of thy Lord verified upon them who do wickedly, that they believe not

George Sale · published 1734

Say: Is there of your partners (whom ye ascribe unto Allah) one that produceth Creation and then reproduceth it? Say: Allah produceth Creation, then reproduceth it. How then, are ye misled

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Is there any of your associates who can produce a creature and then turn it back again?' Say, 'God produces a creature, then turns it back again; how then can ye lie

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: Is there any of the gods whom ye add to God who produceth a creature, then causeth it to return to him? SAY: God produceth a creature, then causeth it to return to Him: How therefore are ye turned aside

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, is there any of your companions who produceth a creature, and then causeth it to return unto Himself? Say, God produceth a creature, and then causeth it to return unto Himself. How therefore are ye turned aside from his worship

George Sale · published 1734

Say: Is there of your partners (whom ye ascribe unto Allah) one that leadeth to the Truth? Say: Allah leadeth to the Truth. Is He Who leadeth to the Truth more deserving that He should be followed, or he who findeth not the way unless he (himself) be guided. What aileth you? How judge ye

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Is there any of your associates who guides unto the truth?' Say, 'God guides unto the truth.' Is then He who guides unto the truth more worthy to be followed, or he that guides not except he be himself guided? What ails you then, bow ye judge

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: Is there any of the gods ye add to God who guideth into the truth? SAY: God guideth into the truth. Is He then who guideth into the truth the more worthy to be followed, or he who guideth not unless he be himself guided? What then hath befallen you that ye so judge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, is there any of your companions who directeth unto the truth? Say, God directeth unto the truth. Whether is he therefore, who directeth unto the truth, more worthy to be followed; or he who directeth not, unless he be directed? What aileth you therefore, that ye judge as ye do

George Sale · published 1734

Most of them follow not but conjecture. Assuredly conjecture can by no means take the place of truth. Lo! Allah is Aware of what they do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But most of them follow only suspicion; verily, suspicion does not avail against the truth at all; verily, God knows what they do

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And most of them follow only a conceit: - But a conceit attaineth to nought of truth! Verily God knoweth what they say

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the greater part of them follow an uncertain opinion only; but a mere opinion attaineth not unto any truth. Verily God knoweth that which they do

George Sale · published 1734

And this Qur'an is not such as could ever be invented in despite of Allah; but it is a confirmation of that which was before it and an exposition of that which is decreed for mankind - Therein is no doubt - from the Lord of the Worlds

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This Qur'an could not have been devised by any beside God; but it verifies that which was before it, and details the Book - there is no doubt therein - from the Lord of the worlds

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Moreover this Koran could not have been devised by any but God: but it confirmeth what was revealed before it, and is a clearing up of the Scriptures - there is no doubt thereof - from the Lord of all creatures

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This Koran could not have been composed by any except God; but it is a confirmation of that which was revealed before it, and an explanation of the scripture; there is no doubt thereof; sent down from the Lord of all creatures

George Sale · published 1734

Or say they: He hath invented it? Say: Then bring a surah like unto it, and call (for help) on all ye can besides Allah, if ye are truthful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they say, 'He hath devised it?' say then, 'Bring a surah like it,- and call, if ye can, on other than God, if ye do tell the truth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Do they say, "He hath devised it himself?" SAY: Then bring a Sura like it; and call on whom ye can beside God, if ye speak truth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Will they say, Mohammed hath forged it? Answer, bring therefore a chapter like unto it; and call whom ye may to your assistance, besides God, if ye speak truth

George Sale · published 1734

Nay, but they denied that, the knowledge whereof they could not compass, and whereof the interpretation (in events) hath not yet come unto them. Even so did those before them deny. Then see what was the consequence for the wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Yet they call that a lie, the knowledge of which they cannot compass, while its interpretation has not yet come to them; so did those before them charge with lying, and see what was the end of the unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But that which they embrace not in their knowledge have they charged with falsehood, though the explanation of it had not yet been given them. So those who were before them brought charges of imposture: But see what was the end of the unjust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But they have charged that with falsehood, the knowledge whereof they do not comprehend, neither hath the interpretation thereof come unto them. In the same manner did those who were before them, accuse their prophets of imposture; but behold, what was the end of the unjust

George Sale · published 1734

And of them is he who believeth therein, and of them is he who believeth not therein, and thy Lord is Best Aware of the corrupters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Of them are some who believe therein; and of them are some who do not believe therein; but thy Lord knows best who are corrupters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And some of them believe in it, and some of them believe not in it. But thy Lord well knoweth the transgressors

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There are some of them who believe therein; and there are some of them who believe not therein: And thy Lord well knoweth the corrupt doers

George Sale · published 1734

And if they deny thee, say: Unto me my work, and unto you your work. Ye are innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what ye do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they call thee liar, say, 'I have my work, and ye have your work; ye are clear of what I work, and I am clear of what ye work

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And if they charge thee with imposture, then SAY: My work for me, and your work for you! Ye are clear of that which I do, and I am clear of that which ye do

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If they accuse thee of imposture, say, I have my work, and ye have your work; ye shall be clear of that which I do, and I will be clear of that which ye do

George Sale · published 1734

And of them are some who listen unto thee. But canst thou make the deaf to hear even though they apprehend not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

There are some of them who listen to thee - canst thou make the deaf to hear, although they have no sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And some of them lend a ready ear to thee: But wilt thou make the deaf to hear even though they understand not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There are some of them who hearken unto thee; but wilt thou make the deaf to hear, although they do not understand

George Sale · published 1734

And of them is he who looketh toward thee. But canst thou guide the blind even though they see not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of them are some who look at thee - canst thou guide the blind, although they cannot see

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And some of them look at thee: But wilt thou guide the blind even though they see not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And there are some of them who look at thee; but wilt thou direct the blind, although they see not

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah wrongeth not mankind in aught; but mankind wrong themselves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, God wrongs not man at all, but men do wrong themselves

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, God will not wrong men in aught, but men will wrong themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily God will not deal unjustly with men in any respect: But men deal unjustly with their own souls

George Sale · published 1734

And on the day when He shall gather them together, (when it will seem) as though they had tarried but an hour of the day, recognising one another, those will verily have perished who denied the meeting with Allah and were not guided

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on the day when we will gather them together it will be as though they had not tarried save an hour of the day, they shall know each other. Lost are those who called the meeting with God a lie, and were not guided

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Moreover, on that day, He will gather them all together: They shall seem as though they had waited but an hour of the day! They shall recognise one another! Now perish they who denied the meeting with God, and were not guided aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On a certain day He will gather them together, as though they had not tarried above an hour of a day: They shall know one another. Then shall they perish who have denied the meeting of God; and were not rightly directed

George Sale · published 1734

Whether We let thee (O Muhammad) behold something of that which We promise them or (whether We) cause thee to die, still unto Us is their return, and Allah, moreover, is Witness over what they do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Either we will show thee something of that with which we threatened them, or we will take thee to ourself, for unto us is their return; then is God a witness to what they do

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whether we cause thee to see some of our menaces against them fulfilled, or whether we first take thee to Ourself, to us do they return. Then shall God bear witness of what they do

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whether We cause thee to see a part of the punishment wherewith We have threatened them, or whether We cause thee to die before thou see it; unto Us shall they return: Then shall God be witness of that which they do

George Sale · published 1734

And for every nation there is a messenger. And when their messenger cometh (on the Day of Judgment) it will be judged between them fairly, and they will not be wronged

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Every nation has its apostle; and when their apostle comes to them, it is decided between them with justice, and they are not wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And every people hath had its apostle. And when their apostle came, a rightful decision took place between them, and they were not wronged

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto every nation hath an apostle been sent: And when their apostle came, the matter was decided between them with equity; and they were not treated unjustly

George Sale · published 1734

And they say: When will this promise be fulfilled, if ye are truthful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But they say, 'When is this threat (to come), if ye tell the truth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet they say, "When will this menace be made good? Tell us if ye speak truly

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The unbelievers say, when will this threatening be made good, if ye speak truth

George Sale · published 1734

Say: I have no power to hurt or benefit myself, save that which Allah willeth. For every nation there is an appointed time. When their time cometh, then they cannot put it off an hour, nor hasten (it)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'I have no power over myself for harm or for profit, save what God will. Every nation has its appointed time; when their appointed time comes to them they cannot delay it for an hour or bring it on

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: I have no power over my own weal or woe, but as God pleaseth. Every people hath its time: when their time is come, they shall neither retard nor advance it an hour

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Answer, I am able neither to procure advantage unto my self, nor to avert mischief from me, but as God pleaseth. Unto every nation is a fixed term decreed; when their term therefore is expired, they shall not have respite for an hour, neither shall their punishment be anticipated

George Sale · published 1734

Say: Have ye thought: When His doom cometh unto you as a raid by night, or in the (busy) day; what is there of it that the guilty ones desire to hasten

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Let us see now when the torment comes to you, by night or day, what will the sinners fain bring on thereof

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: How think ye? if God's punishment came on you by night or by day, what portion of it would the wicked desire to hasten on

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, tell me; if the punishment of God overtake you by night, or by day, what part thereof will the ungodly wish to be hastened

George Sale · published 1734

Is it (only) then, when it hath befallen you, that ye will believe? What! (Believe) now, when (until now) ye have been hastening it on (through disbelief)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when it has fallen - will ye believe in it now!- And yet ye wish to bring it on

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When it falleth on you, will ye believe it then? Yes! ye will believe it then. Yet did ye challenge its speedy coming

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When it falleth on you, do ye then believe it? Now do ye believe, and wish it far from you, when ye formerly desired it should be hastened

George Sale · published 1734

Then will it be said unto those who dealt unjustly Taste the torment of eternity. Are ye requited aught save what ye used to earn

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then shall it be said to those who have done wrong, Taste ye the torment of eternity! shall ye be recompensed except for that which ye have earned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then shall it be said to the transgressors, "Taste ye the punishment of eternity! Shall ye be rewarded but as ye have wrought

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then shall it be said unto the wicked, taste ye the punishment of eternity: Would ye receive other than the reward of that which ye have wrought

George Sale · published 1734

And they ask thee to inform them (saying): Is it true? Say: Yea, by my Lord, verily it is true, and ye cannot escape

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will ask thee to inform them whether it be true. Say, 'Aye, by my Lord! verily, it is the truth, nor can ye weaken him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They will desire thee to inform them whether this be true? SAY: Yes! by my Lord it is the truth: and it is not ye who can weaken Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They will desire to know of thee, whether this be true. Answer, yea, by my Lord, it is certainly true; neither shall ye weaken God's power, so as to escape it

George Sale · published 1734

And if each soul that doeth wrong had all that is in the earth it would seek to ransom itself therewith; and they will feel remorse within them, when they see the doom. But it hath been judged between them fairly and they are not wronged

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And if every soul that hath done wrong had whatever is in the earth, it would give it as a ransom. They will utter their repentance when they see the torment; and it shall be decided between them with justice, nor shall they be wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And every soul that hath sinned, if it possessed all that is on earth, would assuredly ransom itself therewith; and they will proclaim their repentance when they have seen the punishment: and there shall be a rightful decision between them, and they shall not be unjustly dealt with

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily, if every soul which hath acted wickedly had whatever is on the earth, it would willingly redeem it self therewith at the last day. Yet they will conceal their repentance, after they shall have seen the punishment: And the matter shall be decided between them with equity; and they shall not be unjustly treated

George Sale · published 1734