An-Nahl 16:1 – 16:21

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