Al-Hijr 15:61 – An-Nahl 16:21

And when the messengers came unto the family of Lot

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when the messengers came unto Lot's family

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when the Sent Ones came to the family of Lot

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when the messengers came to the family of Lot

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Lo! ye are folk unknown (to me)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

he said, 'Verily, ye are a people whom I recognise not

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Yes; are persons unknown to me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

he said unto them, verily ye are people who are unknown to me

George Sale · published 1734

They said: Nay, but we bring thee that concerning which they keep disputing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'Nay, but we have come to thee with that whereof they did doubt

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "Yes; but we have come to thee for a purpose about which thy people doubt

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, but we are come unto thee to execute that sentence, concerning which your fellow citizens doubted

George Sale · published 1734

And bring thee the Truth, and lo! we are truth-tellers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we have brought thee the truth, and, verily, we speak the truth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have come to thee with very truth, and we are truthful envoys

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We tell thee a certain truth; and we are messengers of veracity

George Sale · published 1734

So travel with thy household in a portion of the night, and follow thou their backs. Let none of you turn round, but go whither ye are commanded

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Travel then with thy family in the deep darkness of the night, and follow thou their rear; and let not any one of you turn round to look; but go on to where ye are bidden

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Lead forth therefore thy family in the dead of the night; follow thou on their rear: and let no one of you turn round, but pass ye on whither ye are bidden

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Therefore lead forth thy family, in some time of the night; and do thou follow behind them, and let none of you turn back; but go whither ye are commanded

George Sale · published 1734

And We made plain the case to him, that the root of them (who did wrong) was to be cut at early morn

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we decided for him this affair because the uttermost one of these people should be cut off on the morrow

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And this command we gave him because to the last man should these people be cut off at morning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We gave him this command; because the utmost remnant of those people was to be cut off in the morning

George Sale · published 1734

And the people of the city came, rejoicing at the news (of new arrivals)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then the people of the city came, clad at the tidings

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then came the people of the city rejoicing at the news

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the inhabitants of the city came unto Lot, rejoicing at the news of the arrival of some strangers

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Lo! they are my guests. Affront me not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'Verily, these are my guests, therefore disgrace me not

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "These are my guests: therefore disgrace me not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he said unto them, verily these are my guests: Wherefore do not disgrace me by abusing them

George Sale · published 1734

And keep your duty to Allah, and shame me not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but fear God, and put me not to shame

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And fear God and put me not to shame

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

but fear God, and put me not to shame

George Sale · published 1734

They said; Have we not forbidden you from (entertaining) anyone

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'Have we not forbidden thee everybody in the world

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "Have we not forbidden thee to entertain any one whatever

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, have we not forbidden thee from entertaining or protecting any man

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Here are my daughters, if ye must be doing (so)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'Here are my daughters, if do it ye must

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Here are my daughters, if ye will thus act

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Lot replied, these are my daughters; therefore rather make use of them, if ye be resolved to do what ye purpose

George Sale · published 1734

By thy life (O Muhammad) they moved blindly in the frenzy of approaching death

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

By thy life! verily, they were surely in their intoxication blindly wandering on

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

As thou livest, O Muhammad, they were bewildered in the drunkenness of their lust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As thou livest they wander in their folly

George Sale · published 1734

Then the (Awful) Cry overtook them at the sunrise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the noise caught them at the dawn

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So a tempest overtook them at their sunrise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore a terrible storm from heaven assailed them at sun-rise

George Sale · published 1734

And We utterly confounded them, and We rained upon them stones of heated clay

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we made the higher parts (of the cities) their lower parts, and rained down on them stones of baked clay

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we turned the city upside down, and we rained stones of baked clay upon them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We turned the city upside down; and We rained on them stones of baked clay

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! therein verily are portents for those who read the signs

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, in that is a sign to those who mark

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, in this are signs for those who scan heedfully

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily herein are signs unto men of sagacity

George Sale · published 1734

And lo! it is upon a road still uneffaced

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And, verily, the (cities) are on a path that still remains

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And these cities lay on the high road

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And those cities were punished, to point out a right way for men to walk in

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! therein is indeed a portent for believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, in that is a sign to the believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, in this are signs for the faithful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily herein is a sign unto the true believers

George Sale · published 1734

And the dwellers in the wood indeed were evil-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the fellows of the Grove too were unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The inhabitants also of El Aika were sinners

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The inhabitants of the wood near Midian were also ungodly

George Sale · published 1734

So we took vengeance on them; and lo! they both are on a high-road plain to see

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we took vengeance on them, and, verily, they both are for an obvious example

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So we took vengeance on them, and they both became a plain example

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore We took vengeance on them. And both of them were destroyed, to serve as a manifest rule for men to direct their actions by

George Sale · published 1734

And the dwellers in Al-Hijr denied (Our) messengers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the fellows of El 'Hagr called the messengers liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the people of HEDJR treated God's messengers as liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the inhabitants of Al Hejr likewise heretofore accused the messengers of God of imposture

George Sale · published 1734

And we gave them Our revelations, but they were averse to them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we brought them our signs, but they therefrom did turn away

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we brought forth our signs to them, but they drew back from them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We produced our signs unto them, but they retired afar off from the same

George Sale · published 1734

And they used to hew out dwellings from the hills, (wherein they dwelt) secure

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they did hew them in the mountain houses to dwell in in safety

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they hewed them out abodes in the mountains to secure them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they hewed houses out of mountains, to secure themselves

George Sale · published 1734

But the (Awful) Cry overtook them at the morning hour

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But the noise caught them in the morn

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But a tempest surprised them at early morn

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But a terrible noise from heaven assailed them in the morning

George Sale · published 1734

And that which they were wont to count as gain availed them not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and that which they had earned availed them naught

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And their labours availed them nothing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Neither was what they had wrought of any advantage unto them

George Sale · published 1734

We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them save with truth, and lo! the Hour is surely coming. So forgive, (O Muhammad), with a gracious forgiveness

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We did not create the heavens and the earth and all that is between them both, save in truth. And, verily, the Hour is surely coming; then do thou pardon with a fair pardon

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have not created the heavens and the earth and all that between them is, but for a worthy end. And verily, "the hour" shall surely come. Wherefore do thou, Muhammad, forgive with kindly forgiveness

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not created the heavens and the earth, and whatever is contained between them, otherwise than in justice: And the hour of judgment shall surely come. Wherefore, O Mohammed, forgive thy people with a gracious forgiveness

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Thy Lord! He is the All-Wise Creator

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, thy Lord He is the creator, the knowing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For thy Lord! He is the Creator, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily thy Lord is the creator of thee and of them, and knoweth what is most expedient

George Sale · published 1734

We have given thee seven of the oft-repeated (verses) and the great Qur'an

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have already brought thee Seven of the Repetition, and the mighty Qur'an

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have already given thee the seven verses of repetition and the glorious Koran

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have already brought unto thee seven verses which are frequently to be repeated, and the glorious Koran

George Sale · published 1734

Strain not thine eyes toward that which We cause some wedded pairs among them to enjoin, and be not grieved on their account, and lower thy wing (in tenderness) for the believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Let not thine eyes strain after what we have allowed a few pairs of them to enjoy, nor grieve for them; but lower thy wing to the believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Strain not thine eyes after the good things we have bestowed on some of the unbelievers: afflict not thyself on their account, and lower thy wing to the faithful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Cast not thine eyes on the good things which We have bestowed on several of the unbelievers, so as to covet the same; neither be thou grieved on their account. Behave thyself with meekness towards the true believers

George Sale · published 1734

And say: Lo! I, even I, am a plain warner

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and say, 'Verily, I am an obvious warner

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And SAY: I am the only plain-spoken warner

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and say, I am a public preacher

George Sale · published 1734

Such as We send down for those who make division

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

As we sent down (punishment) on the separatists

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We will punish those who foster divisions

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If they believe not, We will inflict a like punishment on them, as We have inflicted on the dividers

George Sale · published 1734

Those who break the Qur'an into parts

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

who dismember the Qur'an

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Who break up the Koran into parts

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

who distinguished the Koran into different parts

George Sale · published 1734

Them, by thy Lord, We shall question, every one

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But, by thy Lord! we will question them, one and all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By thy Lord! we will surely take account from them one and all

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

for by thy Lord, We will demand an account from them all

George Sale · published 1734

Of what they used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

about what they have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Concerning that which they have done

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

of that which they have wrought

George Sale · published 1734

So proclaim that which thou art commanded, and withdraw from the idolaters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Therefore, publish what thou art bidden, and turn aside from the idolaters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Profess publicly then what thou hast been bidden, and withdraw from those who join gods to God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore publish that which thou hast been commanded, and withdraw from the idolaters

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We defend thee from the scoffers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, we are enough for thee against the scoffers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, We will maintain thy cause against those who deride thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We will surely take thy part against the scoffers

George Sale · published 1734

Who set some other god along with Allah. But they will come to know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Who place with God other gods; but they at length shall know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Who set up gods with God: and at last shall they know their folly

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

who associate with God another god; they shall surely know their folly

George Sale · published 1734

Well know We that thy bosom is oppressed by what they say

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we knew that thy breast was straitened at what they say

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Now know We that thy heart is distressed at what they say

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And now We well know that thou art deeply concerned on account of that which they say

George Sale · published 1734

But hymn the praise of thy Lord, and be of those who make prostration (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then celebrate the praises of thy Lord, and be thou of those who adore

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But do thou celebrate the praise of thy Lord, and be of those who bow down in worship

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

but do thou celebrate the praise of thy Lord; and be one of those who worship

George Sale · published 1734

And serve thy Lord till the Inevitable cometh unto thee

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And serve thy Lord until the certainty shall come to thee

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And serve thy Lord till the certainty o'ertake thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and serve thy Lord, until death shall overtake thee

George Sale · published 1734

The commandment of Allah will come to pass, so seek not ye to hasten it. Glorified and Exalted be He above all that they associate (with Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God's bidding will come; seek not then to hasten it on. Celebrated be His praises from what they join with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

THE doom of God cometh to pass. Then hasten it not. Glory be to Him! High let Him be exalted above the gods whom they join with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The sentence of God will surely come to be executed; wherefore do not hasten it. Praise be unto Him! And far be that from Him which they associate with Him

George Sale · published 1734

He sendeth down the angels with the Spirit of His command unto whom He will of His bondmen, (saying): Warn mankind that there is no Allah save Me, so keep your duty unto Me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He sends down the angels with the Spirit at His bidding upon whom He will of His servants (to say), 'Give warning that there is no god but Me; Me therefore do ye fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By his own behest will He cause the angels to descend with the Spirit on whom he pleaseth among his servants, bidding them, "Warn that there is no God but me; therefore fear me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He shall cause the angels to descend with a revelation by his command, unto such of his servants as He pleaseth, saying, preach that there is no God, except myself; therefore fear Me

George Sale · published 1734

He hath created the heavens and the earth with truth. High be He Exalted above all that they associate (with Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He created the heavens and the earth in truth! Exalted be He above that which they join with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He hath created the Heavens and the Earth to set forth his truth; high let Him be exalted above the gods they join with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath created the heavens and the earth to manifest his justice: Far be that from Him which they associate with him

George Sale · published 1734

He hath created man from a drop of fluid, yet behold! he is an open opponent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He created man from a clot; and yet, behold, he is an open opponent

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Man hath He created from a moist germ; yet lo! man is an open caviller

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath created man of seed; and yet behold, he is a professed disputer against the resurrection

George Sale · published 1734

And the cattle hath He created, whence ye have warm clothing and uses, and whereof ye eat

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The cattle too have we created for you; in them is warmth and profit, and from them do ye eat

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the cattle! for you hath He created them: in them ye have warm garments and gainful uses; and of them ye eat

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath likewise created the cattle for you: From them ye have wherewith to keep your selves warm, and other advantages; and of them do ye also eat

George Sale · published 1734

And wherein is beauty for you, when ye bring them home, and when ye take them out to pasture

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

In them is there beauty for you when ye drive them home to rest, and when ye drive them forth to graze

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they beseem you well when ye fetch them home and when ye drive them forth to pasture

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they are likewise a credit unto you, when ye drive them home in the evening, and when ye lead them forth to feed in the morning

George Sale · published 1734

And they bear your loads for you unto a land ye could not reach save with great trouble to yourselves. Lo! your Lord is Full of Pity, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they bear your heavy burdens to towns which ye could not otherwise reach, except with great wretchedness of soul;- verily, your Lord is kind and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they carry your burdens to lands which ye could not else reach but with travail of soul: truly your Lord is full of goodness, and merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they carry your burdens to a distant country, at which ye could not otherwise arrive, unless with great difficulty to yourselves; for your Lord is compassionate and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And horses and mules and asses (hath He created) that ye may ride them, and for ornament. And He createth that which ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And horses too, and mules, and asses, for you to ride upon and for an ornament.- He creates also what ye know not of

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He hath given you horses, mules, and asses, that ye may ride them, and for your ornament: and things of which ye have no knowledge hath he created

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath also created horses, and mules, and asses, that ye may ride thereon, and for an ornament unto you; and He likewise createth other things which ye know not

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah's is the direction of the way, and some (roads) go not straight. And had He willed He would have led you all aright

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God's it is to show the path; from it some turn aside: but had He pleased He would have guided you one and all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of God it is to point out "the Way." Some turn aside from it: but had He pleased, He had guided you all aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It appertaineth unto God, to instruct men in the right way; and there is who turneth aside from the same: But if He had pleased, He would certainly have directed you all

George Sale · published 1734

He it is Who sendeth down water from the sky, whence ye have drink, and whence are trees on which ye send your beasts to pasture

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who sends down water from the sky, whence ye have drink, and whence the trees grow whereby ye feed your flocks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is He who sendeth down rain out of Heaven: from it is your drink; and from it are the plants by which ye pasture

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who sendeth down from heaven rain water, whereof ye have to drink, and from which plants, whereon ye feed your cattle, receive their nourishment

George Sale · published 1734

Therewith He causeth crops to grow for you, and the olive and the date-palm and grapes and all kinds of fruit. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He makes the corn to grow, and the olives, and the palms, and the grapes, and some of every fruit;- verily, in that is a sign unto a people who reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By it He causeth the corn, and the olives, and the palm-trees, and the grapes to spring forth for you, and all kinds of fruits: verily, in this are signs for those who ponder

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And by means thereof He causeth corn, and olives, and palm-trees, and grapes, and all kinds of fruits to spring forth for you. Surely herein is a sign of the divine power and wisdom unto people who consider

George Sale · published 1734

And He hath constrained the night and the day and the sun and the moon to be of service unto you, and the stars are made subservient by His command. Lo! herein indeed are portents for people who have sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And He subjected to you the night and the day, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars are subjected to His bidding. Verily, in that are signs to a people who have sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He hath subjected to you the night and the day; the sun and the moon and the stars too are subjected to you by his behest; verily, in this are signs for those who understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath subjected the night and the day to your service; and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, which are compelled to serve by his command. Verily herein are signs unto people of understanding

George Sale · published 1734

And whatsoever He hath created for you in the earth of divers hues, lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who take heed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And what He has produced for you in the earth varying in hue, verily, in that is a sign for a people who are mindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And all of varied hues that He hath created for you over the earth: verily, in this are signs for those who remember

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath also given you dominion over whatever He hath created for you in the earth, distinguished by its different colour. Surely herein is a sign unto people who reflect

George Sale · published 1734

And He it is Who hath constrained the sea to be of service that ye eat fresh meat from thence, and bring forth from thence ornaments which ye wear. And thou seest the ships ploughing it that ye (mankind) may seek of His bounty and that haply ye may give thanks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who has subjected the sea, that ye may eat fresh flesh therefrom; and ye bring forth from it ornaments which ye wear,- and thou mayest see the ships cleaving through it,- and that ye may search after His grace,- and haply ye may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He it is who hath subjected the sea to you, that ye may eat of its fresh fish, and take forth from it ornaments to wear - thou seest the ships ploughing its billows - and that ye may go in quest of his bounties, and that ye might give thanks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who hath subjected the sea unto you, that ye might eat fish thereout, and take from thence ornaments for you to wear: And thou seest the ships plowing the waves thereof, that ye may seek to enrich your selves of his abundance, by commerce; and that ye might give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

And He hath cast into the earth firm hills that it quake not with you, and streams and roads that ye may find a way

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And He has cast firm mountains on the earth lest it move with you; and rivers and roads; haply ye may be guided

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He hath thrown firm mountains on the earth, least it move with you; and rivers and paths for your guidance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath thrown upon the earth mountains firmly rooted, lest it should move with you, and also rivers, and paths, that ye might be directed

George Sale · published 1734

And landmarks (too), and by the star they find a way

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And landmarks; and by the stars too are they guided

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And way marks. By the stars too are men guided

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath likewise ordained marks whereby men may know their way; and they are directed by the stars

George Sale · published 1734

Is He then Who createth as him who createth not? Will ye not then remember

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Is He who creates like him who creates not?- are they then unmindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Shall He then who hath created be as he who hath not created? Will ye not consider

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Shall God therefore who createth, be as he who createth not? Do ye not therefore consider

George Sale · published 1734

And if ye would count the favour of Allah ye cannot reckon it. Lo! Allah is indeed Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if ye would number the favours of God, ye cannot count them. Verily, God is forgiving, merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And if ye would reckon up the favours of God, ye could not count them. Aye! God is right Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If ye attempt to reckon up the favours of God, ye shall not be able to compute their number: God is surely gracious, and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah knoweth that which ye keep hidden and that which ye proclaim

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God knows what ye keep secret, and what ye disclose

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God knoweth what ye conceal, and what ye bring to light

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and God knoweth that which ye conceal and that which ye publish

George Sale · published 1734

Those unto whom they cry beside Allah created naught, but are themselves created

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those on whom ye call beside God cannot create anything, for they are themselves created

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

While the gods whom they call on beside God, create nothing, but are themselves created

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But the idols which ye invoke, besides God, create nothing, but are themselves created

George Sale · published 1734

(They are) dead, not living. And they know not when they will be raised

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Dead, not living, nor can they perceive! When shall they be raised

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Dead are they, lifeless! and they know not When they shall be raised

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They are dead, and not living; neither do they understand when they shall be raised

George Sale · published 1734