Ibrahim 14:1 – 14:52

Alif. Lam. Ra. (This is) a Scripture which We have revealed unto thee (Muhammad) that thereby thou mayst bring forth mankind from darkness unto light, by the permission of their Lord, unto the path of the Mighty, the Owner of Praise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A. L. M. A book which we have sent down to thee, to bring men forth from darkness into light, by permission of their Lord, unto the way of the mighty and praiseworthy one

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

ELIF. LAM. RA. This Book have we sent down to thee that by their Lord's permission thou mayest bring men out of darkness into light, into the path of the Mighty, the Glorious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

AL. R. This book have We sent down unto thee, that thou mayest lead men forth from darkness into light, by the permission of their Lord, into the glorious and laudable way

George Sale · published 1734

Allah, unto Whom belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. and woe unto the disbelievers from an awful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God is He whose is whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. Alas for the misbelievers, for their torment is keen

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of God; to whom belongeth whatever is in the Heavens and whatever is on the Earth: and woe! for their terrible punishment, to the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God is He unto whom belongeth whatsoever is in heaven and on earth: And woe be to the infidels, because a grievous punishment waiteth them

George Sale · published 1734

Those who love the life of the world more than the Hereafter, and debar (men) from the way of Allah and would have it crooked: such are far astray

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Who love this world's life better than the next, and turn folks from the path of God, and crave to make it crooked; these are in remote error

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Who love the life that now is, above that which is to come, and mislead from the way of God, and seek to make it crooked. These are in a far-gone error

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

who love the present life above that which is to come, and turn men aside from the way of God, and seek to render it crooked: These are in an error far distant from the truth

George Sale · published 1734

And We never sent a messenger save with the language of his folk, that he might make (the message) clear for them. Then Allah sendeth whom He will astray, and guideth whom He will. He is the Mighty, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have not sent any apostle save with the language of his people, that he might explain to them. But God leads whom He will astray, and guides whom He will; and He is the mighty, the wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And in order that He might speak plainly to them, we have not sent any Apostle, save with the speech of his own people; but God misleadeth whom He will, and whom He will he guideth: and He is the Mighty, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have sent no apostle but with the language of his people, that he might declare their duty plainly unto them: For God causeth to err whom He pleaseth, and directeth whom He pleaseth; and He is the mighty, the wise

George Sale · published 1734

We verily sent Moses with Our revelations, saying: Bring thy people forth from darkness unto light. And remind them of the days of Allah. Lo! therein are revelations for each steadfast, thankful (heart)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We did send Moses with our signs, 'Bring forth thy people from the darkness into the light, and remind them of the days of God!' verily, in that are signs to every patient, grateful one

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of old did we send Moses with our signs: and said to him, "Bring forth thy people from the darkness into the light, and remind them of the days of God." Verily, in this are signs for every patient, grateful person

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We formerly sent Moses with our signs, and commanded him saying, lead forth thy people from darkness into light, and remind them of the favours of God: Verily therein are signs unto every patient and grateful person

George Sale · published 1734

And (remind them) how Moses said unto his people: Remember Allah's favour unto you when He delivered you from Pharaoh's folk who were afflicting you with dreadful torment, and were slaying your sons and sparing your women; that was a tremendous trial from your Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When Moses said to his people, 'Remember the favours of God towards you, when He saved you from Pharaoh's people, who sought to wreak you evil woe, slaughtering your sons and letting your women live;' in that was a great trial for you from your Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When Moses said to his people, "Remember the kindness of God to you, when he rescued you from the family of Pharaoh who laid on you a cruel affliction, slaughtering your male children, and suffering only your females to live." In this was a sore trial from your Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And call to mind when Moses said unto his people, remember the favour of God towards you, when He delivered you from the people of Pharaoh: They grievously oppressed you, and they slew your male children, but let your females live: Therein was a great trial from your Lord

George Sale · published 1734

And when your Lord proclaimed: If ye give thanks, I will give you more; but if ye are thankless, lo! My punishment is dire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When your Lord proclaimed, 'If ye give thanks I will surely give you increase; but if ye misbelieve, verily, my torment is severe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when your Lord caused it to be heard that, "If we render thanks then will I surely increase you more and more: but if ye be thankless. . . . Verily, right terrible my chastisement

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when your Lord declared by the mouth of Moses, saying, if ye be thankful, I will surely increase my favours towards you; but if ye be ungrateful, verily my punishment shall be severe

George Sale · published 1734

And Moses said: Though ye and all who are in the earth prove thankless, lo! Allah verily is Absolute, Owner of Praise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And Moses said, 'if ye misbelieve, ye and those who are on the earth altogether - then, verily, God is rich, and to be praised

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Moses said, "If ye and all who are on the Earth be thankless, yet truly God is passing Rich, and worthy of all praise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Moses said, if ye be ungrateful, and all who are in the earth likewise; verily God needeth not your thanks, though He deserveth the highest praise

George Sale · published 1734

Hath not the history of those before you reached you: the folk of Noah, and (the tribes of) A'ad and Thamud, and those after them? None save Allah knoweth them. Their messengers came unto them with clear proofs, but they thrust their hands into their mouths, and said: Lo! we disbelieve in that wherewith ye have been sent, and lo! we are in grave doubt concerning that to which ye call us

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Has not the story come to you of those who were before you, of the people of Noah, and 'Ad, and Thamud, and those who came after them? none knows them save God. Apostles came unto them with manifest signs; but they thrust their hands into their mouths and said, 'Verily, we disbelieve in that which ye are sent with, and we are in hesitating doubt concerning that to which ye call us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hath not the story reached you of those who were before you, the people of Noah, and Ad, and Themoud, And of those who lived after them? None knoweth them but God. When their prophets came to them with proofs of their mission, they put their hands on their mouths and said, "In sooth, we believe not your message; and in sooth, of that to which you bid us, we are in doubt, as of a thing suspicious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Hath not the history of the nations your predecessors reached you; namely, of the people of Noah, and of Ad, and of Thamud, and of those who succeeded them; whose number none knoweth except God? Their apostles came unto them with evident miracles; but they clapped their hands to their mouths out of indignation, and said, we do not believe the message with which ye pretend to be sent; and we are in a doubt concerning the religion to which ye invite us, as justly to be suspected

George Sale · published 1734

Their messengers said: Can there be doubt concerning Allah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth? He calleth you that He may forgive you your sins and reprieve you unto an appointed term. They said: Ye are but mortals like us, who would fain turn us away from what our fathers used to worship. Then bring some clear warrant

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Their apostles said, 'Is there doubt about God, the originator of the heavens and the earth? He calls you to pardon you for your sins, and to respite you until an appointed time.' They said, 'Ye are but mortals like ourselves; ye wish to turn us from what our fathers used to serve. Bring us, then, obvious authority

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Their prophets said: "Is there any doubt concerning God, maker of the Heavens and of the Earth, who calleth you that He may pardon your sins, and respite you until an appointed time?" They said, "Ye are but men like us: fain would ye turn us from our fathers' worship. Bring us therefore some clear proof

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their apostles answered, is there any doubt concerning God, the creator of heaven and earth? He inviteth you to the true faith that He may forgive you part of your sins, and may respite your punishment, by granting you space to repent, until an appointed time. They answered, ye are but men, like unto us: Ye seek to turn us aside from the gods which our fathers worshipped; wherefore bring us an evident demonstration by some miracle, that ye speak truth

George Sale · published 1734

Their messengers said unto them: We are but mortals like you, but Allah giveth grace unto whom He will of His slaves. It is not ours to bring you a warrant unless by the permission of Allah. In Allah let believers put their trust

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Their apostles said unto them, 'We are only mortals like yourselves; but God is gracious unto whomsoever He will of His servants, and it is not for us to bring you an authority, save by His permission; but upon God do the believers rely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Their Apostles said to them, "We are indeed but men like you. But God bestoweth favours on such of his servants as he pleaseth, and it is not in our power to bring you any special proof, But by the leave of God. In God therefore let the faithful trust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their apostles replied unto them, we are no other than men like unto you; but God is bountiful unto such of his servants as He pleaseth: And it is not in our power to give you a miraculous demonstration of our mission, unless by the permission of God; in God therfore let the faithful trust

George Sale · published 1734

How should we not put our trust in Allah when He hath shown us our ways? We surely will endure the hurt ye do us. In Allah let the trusting put their trust

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

What ails us that we should not rely on God when He has guided us in our paths? we will be surely patient in your hurting us; for upon God rely those who do rely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And why should we not put our trust in God, since He hath already guided us in our ways. We will certainly bear with constancy the harm you would do to us. In God let the trustful trust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And what excuse have we to allege, that we should not put our trust in God; since He hath directed us our paths? Wherefore we will certainly suffer with patience the persecution wherewith ye shall afflict us: In God therefore let those put their confidence who seek in whom to put their trust

George Sale · published 1734

And those who disbelieved said unto their messengers: Verily we will drive you out from our land, unless ye return to our religion. Then their Lord inspired them, (saying): Verily we shall destroy the wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those who misbelieved said to their apostles, 'We will drive you forth from our land; or else ye shall return to our faith! ' And their Lord inspired them, 'We will surely destroy the unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they who believed not said to their Apostles, "Forth from our land will we surely drive you, or, to our religion shall ye return." Then their Lord revealed to them, "We will certainly destroy the wicked doers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And those who believed not, said unto their apostles, we will surely expel you out of our land; or ye shall return unto our religion. And their Lord spake unto them by revelation, saying, We will surely destroy the wicked doers

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We shall make you to dwell in the land after them. This is for him who feareth My Majesty and feareth My threats

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we will make you to dwell in the land after them. That is for him who fears my place and fears my threat

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we shall certainly cause you to dwell in the land after them. This for him who dreadeth the appearance at my judgment-seat and who dreadeth my menace

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and We will cause you to dwell in the earth, after them. This shall be granted unto him who shall dread the appearance at my tribunal, and shall fear my threatening

George Sale · published 1734

And they sought help (from their Lord) and every froward potentate was bought to naught

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then they asked for an issue; and disappointed was every rebel tyrant

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then sought they help from God, and every proud rebellious one perished

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they asked assistance of God, and every rebellious perverse person failed of success

George Sale · published 1734

Hell is before him, and he is made to drink a festering water

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Behind such a one is hell, and he shall be given to drink liquid pus

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hell is before him: and of tainted water shall he be made to drink

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Hell lieth unseen before him, and he shall have filthy water given him to drink

George Sale · published 1734

Which he sippeth but can hardly swallow, and death cometh unto him from every side while yet he cannot die, and before him is a harsh doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He shall try to swallow it, but cannot gulp it down; and death shall come upon him from every place, and yet he shall not die; and behind him shall be rigorous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He shall sup it and scarce swallow it for loathing; and Death shall assail him on every side, but he shall not die: and before him shall be seen a grievous torment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He shall sup it up by little and little, and he shall not easily let it pass his throat, because of its nauseousness; death also shall come upon him from every quarter, yet he shall not die; and before him shall there stand prepared a grievous torment

George Sale · published 1734

A similitude of those who disbelieve in their Lord: Their works are as ashes which the wind bloweth hard upon a stormy day. They have no control of aught that they have earned. That is the extreme failure

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The likeness of those who disbelieve on their Lord,- their works are as ashes whereon the wind blows fiercely on a stormy day. They have no power at all over that which they have earned.' That is the remote error

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

A likeness of those who believe not in their Lord. Their works are like ashes which the wind scattereth on a stormy day: no advantage shall they gain from their works. This is the far-gone wandering

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is the likeness of those who believe not in their Lord. Their works are as ashes, which the wind violently scattereth in a stormy day: They shall not be able to obtain any solid advantage from that which they have wrought. This is an error most distant from truth

George Sale · published 1734

Hast thou not seen that Allah hath created the heavens and the earth with truth? If He will, He can remove you and bring (in) some new creation

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Dost not thou see that God created the heavens and the earth in truth? If He please He can take you off and bring a new creation

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Seest thou not that in truth hath God created the Heavens and the Earth? Were such his pleasure He could make you pass away, and cause a new creation to arise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Dost thou not see that God hath created the heavens and the earth in wisdom? If He please, he can destroy you, and produce a new creature in your stead

George Sale · published 1734

And that is no great matter for Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

nor is that hard for God

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And this would not be hard for God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Neither will this be difficult with God

George Sale · published 1734

They all come forth unto their Lord. Then those who were despised say unto those who were scornful: We were unto you a following, can ye then avert from us aught of Allah's doom? They say: Had Allah guided us, we should have guided you. Whether we rage or patiently endure is (now) all one for us; we have no place of refuge

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They all come out to God; and the weak say to those who were big with pride, 'We were followers of yours, can ye now avail us aught against God's torment?' They say, 'If God had guided us we would have guided you. It is the same to us if we are agonized or if we are penitent, we have no escape

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

All mankind shall come forth before God; and the weak shall say to the men of might, "Verily, we were your followers: will ye not then relieve us of some part of the vengeance of God?" They shall say, "If God had guided us, we surely had guided you. It is now all one whether we be impatient, or endure with patience. We have no escape

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they shall all come forth into the presence of God at the last day: And the weak among them shall say unto those who behaved themselves arrogantly, verily we were your followers on earth; will ye not therefore avert from us some part of the divine vengeance? They shall answer, if God had directed us aright, we had certainly directed you. It is equal unto us whether we bear our torments impatiently, or whether we endure them with patience: For we have no way to escape

George Sale · published 1734

And Satan saith, when the matter hath been decided: Lo! Allah promised you a promise of truth; and I promised you, then failed you. And I had no power over you save that I called unto you and ye obeyed me. So blame not, but blame yourselves. I cannot help you, nor can ye help me, Lo! I disbelieved in that which ye before ascribed to me. Lo! for wrong-doers is a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And Satan says, when the affair is decided, 'Verily, God promised you a promise of truth; but I promised you and failed you; for I had no authority over you. I only called you, and ye did answer me; then blame me not, but blame yourselves; I cannot help you, nor can you help me. I disbelieved in your associating me (with God) before; verily, the wrong-doers, for them is grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And after doom hath been given, Satan shall say, "Verily, God promised you a promise of truth: I, too, made you a promise, but I deceived you. Yet I had no power over you: But I only called you and ye answered me. Blame not me then, but blame yourselves: I cannot aid you, neither can ye aid me. I never believed that I was His equal with whom ye joined me." As for the evil doers, a grievous torment doth await them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Satan shall say, after judgment shall have been given, verily God promised you a promise of truth: And I also made you a promise; but I deceived you. Yet I had not any power over you to compel you; but I called you only, and ye answered me: Wherefore accuse not me, but accuse your selves. I cannot assist you; neither can ye assist me. Verily I do now renounce your having associated me with God heretofore. A grievous punishment is prepared for the unjust

George Sale · published 1734

And those who believed and did good works are made to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow, therein abiding by permission of their Lord, their greeting therein: Peace

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But I will cause those who believe and do aright to enter gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein for aye by the permission of their Lord; their salutation therein is 'Peace

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But they who shall have believed and done the things that be right, shall be brought into gardens beneath which the rivers flow: therein shall they abide for ever by the permission of their Lord: their greeting therein shall be "Peace

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But they who shall have believed and wrought righteousness, shall be introduced into gardens, wherein rivers flow; they shall remain therein for ever, by the permission of their Lord; and their salutation therein shall be, Peace

George Sale · published 1734

Seest thou not how Allah coineth a similitude: A goodly saying, as a goodly tree, its root set firm, its branches reaching into heaven

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Dost thou not see how God strikes out a parable? A good word is like a good tree whose root is firm, and whose branches are in the sky

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Seest thou not to what God likeneth a good word? To a good tree: its root firmly fixed, and its branches in the Heaven

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Dost thou not see how God putteth forth a parable; representing a good word, as a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed in the earth, and whose branches reach unto heaven

George Sale · published 1734

Giving its fruit at every season by permission of its Lord? Allah coineth the similitudes for mankind in order that they may reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

it gives its fruit at every season by the permission of its Lord - but God strikes out parables for men that haply they may be mindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yielding its fruit in all seasons by the will of its Lord. God setteth forth these similitudes to men that haply they may reflect

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

which bringeth forth its fruit in all seasons, by the will of its Lord? God propoundeth parables unto men, that they may be instructed

George Sale · published 1734

And the similitude of a bad saying is as a bad tree, uprooted from upon the earth, possessing no stability

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the likeness of a bad word is as a bad tree, which is felled from above the earth, and has no staying place

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And an evil word is like an evil tree torn up from the face of the earth, and without strength to stand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the likeness of an evil word is as an evil tree; which is torn up from the face of the earth, and hath no stability

George Sale · published 1734

Allah confirmeth those who believe by a firm saying in the life of the world and in the Hereafter, and Allah sendeth wrong-doers astray. And Allah doeth what He will

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God answers those who believe with the sure word in this world's life and in the next; but God leads the wrong-doers astray; for God does what He will

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Those who believe shall God stablish by his steadfast word both in this life and in that which is to come: but the wicked shall He cause to err: God doth his pleasure

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God shall confirm them who believe, by the stedfast word of faith, both in this life and in that which is to come: But God shall lead the wicked into error; for God doth that which He pleaseth

George Sale · published 1734

Hast thou not seen those who gave the grace of Allah in exchange for thanklessness and led their people down to the Abode of Loss

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Dost not thou see those who have changed God's favours for misbelief, and have made their people to alight at the abode of perdition

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hast thou not beholden those who repay the goodness of God with infidelity, and sink their people into the abode of perdition

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Hast thou not considered those who have changed the grace of God to infidelity, and cause their people to descend into the house of perdition

George Sale · published 1734

(Even to) hell? They are exposed thereto. A hapless end

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

in hell they shall broil, and an ill resting-place shall it be

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hell? Therein shall they be burned; and wretched the dwelling

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

namely, into hell? They shall be thrown to burn therein; and an unhappy dwelling shall it be

George Sale · published 1734

And they set up rivals to Allah that they may mislead (men) from His way. Say: Enjoy life (while ye may) for lo! your journey's end will be the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they made peers for God, to lead men astray from His path. Say, 'Enjoy yourselves, for, verily, your journey is to the Fire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They set up compeers with God in order to mislead man from his way. SAY: Enjoy your pleasures yet awhile, but assuredly, your going hence shall be into the fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They also set up idols as copartners with God, that they might cause men to stray from his path. Say unto them, enjoy the pleasures of this life for a time; but your departure hence shall be into hell fire

George Sale · published 1734

Tell My bondmen who believe to establish worship and spend of that which We have given them, secretly and publicly, before a day cometh wherein there will be neither traffick nor befriending

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say to my servants who believe, that they be steadfast in prayer and expend in alms of what we have bestowed upon them in secret and in public, before there comes the day when there shall be no buying and no friendship

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Speak to my servants who have believed, that they observe prayer, and give alms of that with which we have supplied them, both privately and openly, ere the day come when there shall be neither traffic nor friendship

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Speak unto my servants who have believed, that they be assiduous at prayer, and give alms out of that which We have bestowed on them, both privately and in public; before the day cometh, wherein there shall be no buying nor selling, neither any friendship

George Sale · published 1734

Allah is He Who created the heavens and the earth, and causeth water to descend from the sky, thereby producing fruits as food for you, and maketh the ships to be of service unto you, that they may run upon the sea at His command, and hath made of service unto you the rivers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God it is who created the heavens and the earth; and sent down from the sky water, and brought forth therewith fruits as a provision for you; and subjected to you the ships, to float therein upon the sea at His bidding; and subjected for you the rivers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is God who hath created the Heavens and the Earth, and sendeth down water from the Heaven, and so bringeth forth the fruits for your food: And He hath subjected to you the ships, so that by His command, they pass through the sea; and He hath subjected the rivers to you

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is God who hath created the heavens and the earth; and causeth water to descend from heaven, and by means thereof produceth fruits for your sustenance: And by his command He obligeth the ships to sail in the sea for your service; and He also forceth the rivers to supply your uses

George Sale · published 1734

And maketh the sun and the moon, constant in their courses, to be of service unto you, and hath made of service unto you the night and the day

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and subjected for you the sun and the moon, constant both; and subjected for you the night and the day

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

and He hath subjected to you the sun and the moon in their constant courses: and He hath subjected the day and the night to you

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He likewise compelleth the sun and the moon, which diligently perform their courses, to serve you; and hath subjected the day and the night to your service

George Sale · published 1734

And He giveth you of all ye ask of Him, and if ye would count the bounty of Allah ye cannot reckon it. Lo! man is verily a wrong-doer, an ingrate

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and brought you of everything ye asked Him: but if ye try to number God's favours, ye cannot count them;- verily, man is very unjust and ungrateful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

of everything which ye ask Him, giveth He to you; and if ye would reckon up the favours of God, ye cannot count them! Surely man is unjust, ungrateful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He giveth you of every thing which ye ask him; and of ye attempt to reckon up the favours of God, ye shall not be able to compute the same. Surely man is unjust and ungrateful

George Sale · published 1734

And when Abraham said: My Lord! Make safe this territory, and preserve me and my sons from serving idols

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when Abraham said, 'My Lord, make this land safe, and turn me and my sons away from serving idols

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

ABRAHAM said, "O Lord make this land secure, and turn aside me and my children from serving idols

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Remember when Abraham said, O Lord, make this land a place of security; and grant that I and my children may avoid the worship of idols

George Sale · published 1734

My Lord! Lo! they have led many of mankind astray. But whoso followeth me, he verily is of me. And whoso disobeyeth me - Still Thou art Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

My Lord, verily, they have led many men astray; but he who follows me, verily, he is of me; but he who rebels against me,- verily, thou art pardoning, merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For many men, O my Lord, have they led astray. But whosoever shall follow me, he truly shall be of me; and whosoever shall disobey me. . . . Thou truly art Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

for they, O Lord, have seduced a great number of men. Whoever therefore shall follow me, he shall be of me: And whosoever shall disobey me; verily thou wilt be gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

Our Lord! Lo! I have settled some of my posterity in an uncultivable valley near unto Thy holy House, our Lord! that they may establish proper worship; so incline some hearts of men that they may yearn toward them, and provide Thou them with fruits in order that they may be thankful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O our Lord! verily, I have made some of my seed dwell in a valley without corn, by thy Sacred House. O our Lord! let them be steadfast in prayer and make the hearts of men yearn towards them, and provide them with fruits, haply they may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O our Lord! verily I have settled some of my offspring in an unfruitful valley, nigh to thy holy house; O our Lord, that they may strictly observe prayer! Make thou therefore the hearts of men to yearn toward them, and supply them with fruits that they may be thankful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O Lord, I have caused some of my offspring to settle in an unfruitful valley, near thy holy house, O Lord, that they may be constant at prayer. Grant, therefore, that the hearts of some men may be affected with kindness towards them; and do thou bestow on them all sorts of fruits; that they may give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

Our Lord! Lo! Thou knowest that which we hide and that which we proclaim. Nothing in the earth or in the heaven is hidden from Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O our Lord! verily, Thou knowest what we hide and what we publish; for naught is hid from God in the earth or in the sky

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O our Lord! thou truly knowest what we hide and what we bring to light; nought on earth or in heaven is hidden from God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O Lord, thou knowest whatsoever we conceal, and whatsoever we publish; for nothing is hidden from God, either on earth, or in heaven

George Sale · published 1734

Praise be to Allah Who hath given me, in my old age, Ishmael and Isaac! Lo! my Lord is indeed the Hearer of Prayer

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Praise to God who hath bestowed on me, notwithstanding my old age, Ishmael and Isaac!- verily, my Lord surely hears prayer

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Praise be to God who hath given me, in my old age, Ismael and Isaac! My Lord is the hearer of prayer

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Praise be unto God, who hath given me, in my old age Ismael and Isaac: For my Lord is the hearer of supplication

George Sale · published 1734

My Lord! Make me to establish proper worship, and some of my posterity (also); our Lord! and accept my prayer

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O my Lord! make me steadfast in prayer, and of my seed likewise! O our Lord! and accept my prayer

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Lord! grant that I and my posterity may observe prayer. O our Lord! and grant this my petition

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O Lord, grant that I may be an observer of prayer, and a part of my posterity also, O Lord, and receive my supplication

George Sale · published 1734

Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents and believers on the day when the account is cast

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O our Lord! pardon me and my parents and the believers on the reckoning day

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O our Lord! forgive me and my parents and the faithful, on the day wherein account shall be taken

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O Lord, forgive me, and my parents, and the faithful, on the day whereon an account shall be taken

George Sale · published 1734

Deem not that Allah is unaware of what the wicked do. He but giveth them a respite till a day when eyes will stare (in terror)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So think not God careless of what the unjust do; He only respites them until the day on which all eyes shall stare

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Think thou not that God is regardless of the deeds of the wicked. He only respiteth them to the day on which all eyes shall stare up with terror

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Think not, O prophet, that God is regardless of what the ungodly do. He only deferreth their punishment unto the day whereon mens eyes shall be fixed

George Sale · published 1734

As they come hurrying on in fear, their heads upraised, their gaze returning not to them, and their hearts as air

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Hurrying on, raising up their heads, with their looks not turned back to them, and their hearts void

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They hasten forward in fear; their heads upraised in supplication; their looks riveted; and their hearts a blank. Warn men therefore of the day when the punishment shall overtake them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They shall hasten forward, at the voice of the angel calling to judgment, and shall lift up their heads; they shall not be able to turn their sight from the object whereon it shall be fixed, and their hearts shall be void of sense, through excessive terror

George Sale · published 1734

And warn mankind of a day when the doom will come upon them, and those who did wrong will say: Our Lord! Reprieve us for a little while. We will obey Thy call and will follow the messengers. (It will be answered): Did ye not swear before that there would be no end for you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and warn men of the day when the torment shall come! And those who have done wrong shall say, 'O our Lord! respite us until an appointed time nigh at hand, and we will respond to Thy call, and follow the apostles!' - 'What! did ye not swear before, ye should have no decline

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when the evil doers shall say, "O our Lord! respite us yet a little while: To thy call will we make answer; thine Apostles will we follow." "Did ye not once swear that no change should befal you

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore do thou threaten men with the day, whereon their punishment shall be inflicted on them, and whereon those who have acted unjustly shall say, O Lord, give us respite unto a term near at hand; and we will obey thy call, and we will follow thy apostles. But it shall be answered unto them, did ye not swear heretofore, that no reverse should befall you

George Sale · published 1734

And (have ye not) dwelt in the dwellings of those who wronged themselves (of old) and (hath it not) become plain to you how We dealt with them and made examples for you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And ye dwelt in the dwellings of those who had wronged themselves; and it was made plain to you how we did with them; and we struck out parables for you

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet ye dwelt in the dwellings of those who were the authors of their undoing and it was made plain to you how we had dealt with them; and we held them up to you as examples

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Yet ye dwelt in the dwellings of those who had treated their own souls unjustly; and it appeared plainly unto you how We had dealt with them; and We propounded their destruction as examples unto you

George Sale · published 1734

Verily they have plotted their plot, and their plot is with Allah, though their plot were one whereby the mountains should be moved

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but they plotted their stratagems, but with God is a stratagem for them, although at their stratagem the mountains should give way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They plotted their plots: but God could master their plots, even though their plots had been so powerful as to move the mountains

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They employ their utmost subtlety to oppose the truth; but their subtlety is apparent unto God, who is able to frustrate their designs; although their subtlety were so great, that the mountains might be moved thereby

George Sale · published 1734

So think not that Allah will fail to keep His promise to His messengers. Lo! Allah is Mighty, Able to Requite (the wrong)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Think then not indeed that God fails in his promise to his apostles;- verily, God is mighty, the Lord of vengeance

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Think not then that God will fail his promise to his Apostles: aye! God is mighty, and Vengeance is His

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Think not therefore, O prophet, that God will be contrary to his promise of assistance, made unto his apostles; for God is mighty, able to avenge

George Sale · published 1734

On the day when the earth will be changed to other than the earth, and the heavens (also will be changed) and they will come forth unto Allah, the One, the Almighty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

on the day when the earth shall be changed for another earth, and the heavens too; and (all) shall go forth unto God, the one, the dominant

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On the day when the Earth shall be changed into another Earth, and the Heavens also, men shall come forth unto God, the Only, the Victorious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The day will come, when the earth shall be changed into another earth, and the heavens into other heavens; and men shall come forth from their graves to appear before the only, the mighty God

George Sale · published 1734

Thou wilt see the guilty on that day linked together in chains

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thou shalt see the sinners on that day bound together in fetters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And thou shalt see the wicked on that day linked together in chains

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And thou shalt see the wicked on that day bound together in fetters

George Sale · published 1734

Their raiment of pitch, and the Fire covering their faces

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

with shirts of pitch, and fire covering their faces

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Their garments of pitch, and fire shall enwrap their faces

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their inner garments shall be of pitch, and fire shall cover their faces

George Sale · published 1734

That Allah may repay each soul what it hath earned. Lo! Allah is swift at reckoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that God may reward each soul according to what it has earned; verily, God is swift at reckoning up

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

that God may reward every soul as it deserveth; verily God is prompt to reckon

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

that God may reward every soul, according to what it shall have deserved; for God is swift in taking an account

George Sale · published 1734

This is a clear message for mankind in order that they may be warned thereby, and that they may know that He is only One Allah, and that men of understanding may take heed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This is a message to be delivered to men that they may be warned thereby, and know that only He is God,- one,- and that those who have minds may remember

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This is a message for mankind, that they may thereby be warned: and that they may know that there is but one God; and that men of understanding may ponder it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is a sufficient admonition unto men, that they may be warned thereby, and that they may know that there is but one God; and that those who are indued with understanding may consider

George Sale · published 1734