An-Nahl 16:22 – 16:81

Your Allah is One Allah. But as for those who believe not in the Hereafter their hearts refuse to know, for they are proud

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Your God is one God, and those who believe not in the hereafter their hearts are given to denial, and they are big with pride

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Your God is the one God: and they who believe not in a future life, have hearts given to denial, and are men of pride

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Your God is one God. As to those who believe not in the life to come, their hearts deny the plainest evidence, and they proudly reject the truth

George Sale · published 1734

Assuredly Allah knoweth that which they keep hidden and that which they proclaim. Lo! He loveth not the proud

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Without a doubt God knows what ye keep secret and what ye disclose! Verily, He does not love those big with pride

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Beyond a doubt God knoweth what they conceal and what they manifest: - He truly loveth not the men of pride

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There is no doubt but God knoweth that which they conceal and that which they discover: Verily He loveth not the proud

George Sale · published 1734

And when it is said unto them: What hath your Lord revealed? they say: (Mere) fables of the men of old

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when it is said to them, 'What is it that your Lord has sent down?' they say, 'Old folks' tales

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For when it is said to them, "What is this your Lord hath sent down?" they say, "Fables of the ancients

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when it is said unto them, what hath your Lord sent down unto Mohammed? They answer, fables of ancient times

George Sale · published 1734

That they may bear their burdens undiminished on the Day of Resurrection, with somewhat of the burdens of those whom they mislead without knowledge. Ah! evil is that which they bear

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Let them bear the burden of their sins entirely on the resurrection day, and some of the burdens of those whom they led astray without knowledge.- Aye! an ill burden shall they bear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That on the day of resurrection they may bear their own entire burden, and the burden of those whom they, in their ignorance, misled. Shall it not be a grievous burden for them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus are they given up to error, that they may bear their own burdens without diminution on the day of resurrection, and also a part of the burdens of those whom they cause to err, without knowledge. Will it not be an evil burden which they shall bear

George Sale · published 1734

Those before them plotted, so Allah struck at the foundations of their building, and then the roof fell down upon them from above them, and the doom came on them whence they knew not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who were before them devised a stratagem, but God brought their building off its foundations, and the roof fell over them, and the torment came to them, from whence they could not perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who were before them did plot of old. But God attacked their building at its foundation the roof fell on them from above; and, whence they looked not for it, punishment overtook them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their predecessors devised plots heretofore; but God came unto their building, to overthrow it from the foundations: And the roof fell on them from above, and a punishment came upon them, from whence they did not expect

George Sale · published 1734

Then on the Day of Resurrection He will disgrace them and will say: Where are My partners, for whose sake ye opposed (My guidance)? Those who have been given knowledge will say: Disgrace this day and evil are upon the disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then on the resurrection day He will put them to shame, and say, 'Where are your associates whom ye divided into parties about?' Those to whom knowledge is brought will say, 'Verily, disgrace today, and evil are upon the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On the day of resurrection, too, will He shame them. He will say, "Where are the gods ye associated with me, the subjects of your disputes?" They to whom "the knowledge" hath been given will say, Verily, this day shall shame and evil fall upon the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Also on the day of resurrection He will cover them with shame; and will say, where are my companions, concerning whom ye disputed? Those unto whom knowledge shall have been given, shall answer, this day shall shame and misery fall upon the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

Whom the angels cause to die while they are wronging themselves. Then will they make full submission (saying): We used not to do any wrong. Nay! Surely Allah is Knower of what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those whom the angels took away were wronging themselves; then they offered peace: 'We have done no evil.' - 'Yea! verily, God knows what ye did

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The sinners against their own souls whom the angels shall cause to die will proffer the submission, "No evil have we done." Nay! God knoweth what ye have wrought

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They whom the angels shall cause to die, having dealt unjustly with their own souls, shall offer to make their peace in the article of death, saying, we have done no evil. But the angels shall reply, yea; verily God well knoweth that which ye have wrought

George Sale · published 1734

So enter the gates of hell, to dwell therein for ever. Woeful indeed will be the lodging of the arrogant

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Wherefore enter ye the doors of hell, to dwell therein for aye; for ill is the resort of the proud

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Enter ye therefore the gates of Hell to remain therein for ever: and horrid the abiding place of the haughty ones

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore enter the gates of hell, therein to remain for ever; and miserable shall be the abode of the proud

George Sale · published 1734

And it is said unto those who ward off (evil): What hath your Lord revealed? They say: Good. For those who do good in this world there is a good (reward) and the home of the Hereafter will be better. Pleasant indeed will be the home of those who ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And it will be said to those who fear God, 'What is it that your Lord has sent down?' They will say, 'The best,' for those who do good, good in this world; but certainly the abode of the next is best, and surely pleasant is the abode of those who fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But to those who have feared God it shall be said, "What is this that your Lord hath awarded?" They shall say, "That which is best. To those who do good, a good reward in this present world; but better the mansion of the next, and right pleasant the abode of the God-fearing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And it shall be said unto those who shall fear God, what hath your Lord sent down? They shall answer, good: Unto those who do right shall be given an excellent reward in this world; but the dwelling of the next life shall be better; and happy shall be the dwelling of the pious

George Sale · published 1734

Gardens of Eden which they enter, underneath which rivers flow, wherein they have what they will. Thus Allah repayeth those who ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Gardens of Eden which they shall enter, beneath them rivers flow; therein shall they have what they please;- thus does God reward those who fear Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Gardens of Eden into which they shall enter; rivers shall flow beneath their shades; all they wish for shall they find therein! Thus God rewardeth those who fear Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Namely, gardens of eternal abode, into which they shall enter; rivers shall flow beneath the same; therein shall they enjoy whatever they wish. Thus will God recompense the pious

George Sale · published 1734

Those whom the angels cause to die (when they are) good. They say: Peace be unto you! Enter the Garden because of what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

To those whom the angels take off in a goodly state they shall say, 'Peace be upon you! enter ye into Paradise for that which ye have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To whom, as righteous persons, the angels shall say, when they receive their souls, "Peace be on you! Enter Paradise as the meed of your labours

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto the righteous whom the angels shall cause to die, they shall say, peace be upon you; enter ye into paradise, as a reward for that which ye have wrought

George Sale · published 1734

Await they aught say that the angels should come unto them or thy Lord's command should come to pass? Even so did those before them. Allah wronged them not, but they did wrong themselves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they expect other than that the angels should come to take them off, or that thy Lord's bidding should come?- thus did those before them; God did not wrong them; but it was themselves they wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What can the infidels expect but that the angels of death come upon them, or that a sentence of thy Lord take effect? Thus did they who flourished before them. God was not unjust to them, but to their ownselves were they unjust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do the unbelievers expect any other than that the angels come unto them, to part their souls from their bodies; or that the sentence of thy Lord come to be executed on them? So did they act who were before them; and God was not unjust towards them in that He destroyed them; but they dealt unjustly with their own souls

George Sale · published 1734

So that the evils of what they did smote them, and that which they used to mock surrounded them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the evil which they had done befell them, and that environed them at which they used to mock

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the ill which they had done recoiled upon them, and that which they had scoffed at encompassed them round about

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The evils of that which they committed, reached them; and the divine judgment which they scoffed at, fell upon them

George Sale · published 1734

And the idolaters say: Had Allah willed, we had not worshipped aught beside Him, we and our fathers, nor had we forbidden aught without (command from) Him. Even so did those before them. Are the messengers charged with aught save plain conveyance (of the message)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those who associated (others with God) said, 'Had God pleased we had not served aught beside Him, neither we nor our fathers; nor had we prohibited aught without Him;' - thus did those before them: but have messengers aught to do but to deliver their message plainly

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who have joined other gods with God say, "Had He pleased, neither we nor our fathers had worshipped aught but him; nor should we, apart from him, have forbidden aught." Thus acted they who were before them. Yet is the duty of the apostles other than public preaching

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The idolaters say, if God had pleased, we had not worshipped any thing besides Him, neither had our fathers: Neither had we forbidden any thing, without Him. So did they who were before them. But is the duty of the apostles any other, than public preaching

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We have raised in every nation a messenger, (proclaiming): Serve Allah and shun false gods. Then some of them (there were) whom Allah guided, and some of them (there were) upon whom error had just hold. Do but travel in the land and see the nature of the consequence for the deniers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have sent in every nation an apostle (to say), 'Serve ye God, and avoid Taghut!' and amongst them are some whom God has guided, and amongst them are some for whom error is due;- go ye about then on the earth, and behold how was the end of those who called (the apostles) liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And to every people have we sent an apostle saying: - Worship God and turn away from Taghout. Some of them there were whom God guided, and there were others decreed to err. But go through the land and see what hath been the end of those who treated my apostles as liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have heretofore raised up in every nation an apostle to admonish them, saying, worship God, and avoid Taghut. And of them there were some whom God directed, and there were others of them who were decreed to go astray. Wherefore go through the earth, O tribe of Koreish, and see what hath been the end of those who accused their apostles of imposture

George Sale · published 1734

Even if thou (O Muhammad) desirest their right guidance, still Allah assuredly will not guide him who misleadeth. Such have no helpers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

If thou art ever so eager for their guidance, verily, God guides not those who go astray, nor have they any helpers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If thou art anxious for their guidance, know that God will not guide him whom He would lead astray, neither shall they have any helpers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If thou, O prophet, dost earnestly wish for their direction; verily God will not direct him whom He hath resolved to lead into error; neither shall they have any helpers

George Sale · published 1734

And they swear by Allah their most binding oaths (that) Allah will not raise up him who dieth. Nay, but it is a promise (binding) upon Him in truth, but most of mankind know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They swear by their most strenuous oath, 'God will not raise up him who dies.' - Yea! a promise binding on him true!- but most men do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they swear by God with their most sacred oath that "God will never raise him who once is dead." Nay, but on Him is a promise binding, though most men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they swear most solemnly by God, saying, God will not raise the dead. Yea; the promise thereof is true: But the greater part of men know it not

George Sale · published 1734

That He may explain unto them that wherein they differ, and that those who disbelieved may know that they were liars

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

To explain to them that which they disputed about, and that those who misbelieved may know that they are liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That He may clear up to them the subject of their disputes, and that the infidels may know that they are liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He will raise them that He may clearly shew them the truth concerning which they now disagree, and that the unbelievers may know that they are liars

George Sale · published 1734

And Our word unto a thing, when We intend it, is only that We say unto it: Be! and it is

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We only say unto a thing we wish,' BE,' and it is

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Our word to a thing when we will it, is but to say, "Be," and it is

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily our speech unto any thing, when We will the same, is, that we only say unto it, be; and it is

George Sale · published 1734

And those who became fugitives for the cause of Allah after they had been oppressed, We verily shall give them goodly lodging in the world, and surely the reward of the Hereafter is greater, if they but knew

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But those who fled for God's sake, after they were wronged, we will surely establish them in this world with good things; but the hire of the future, life is greater, if ye did but know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And as to those who when oppressed have fled their country for the sake of God, we will surely provide them a goodly abode in this world, but greater the reward of the next life, did they but know it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As for those who have fled their country for the sake of God, after they had been unjustly persecuted; We will surely provide them an excellent habitation in this world, but the reward of the next life shall be greater; if they knew it

George Sale · published 1734

Such as are steadfast and put their trust in Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who are patient, and upon their Lord rely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who bear ills with patience and put their trust in the Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They who persevere patiently, and put their trust in their Lord, shall not fail of happiness in this life and in that which is to come

George Sale · published 1734

And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom We inspired - Ask the followers of the Remembrance if ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we have not sent before thee any but men whom we inspire,- ask ye those who have the Reminder, if ye know not yourselves

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

None have we sent before thee but men inspired ask of those who have Books of Monition, if ye know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not sent any before thee, as our apostles, other than men, unto whom We spake by revelation. Inquire therefore of those who have the custody of the scriptures, if ye know not this to be truth

George Sale · published 1734

With clear proofs and writings; and We have revealed unto thee the Remembrance that thou mayst explain to mankind that which hath been revealed for them, and that haply they may reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

with manifest signs and with scriptures; and we have sent down the Reminder to thee too, that thou mayest explain to men what has been sent down to them, and haply they may reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

With proofs of their mission and Scriptures: and to thee have we sent down this Book of Monition that thou mayest make clear to men what hath been sent down to them, and that they may ponder it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We sent them with evident miracles, and written revelations; and We have sent down unto thee this Koran, that thou mayest declare unto mankind that which hath been sent down unto them, and that they may consider

George Sale · published 1734

Are they who plan ill-deeds then secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that the doom will not come on them whence they know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Are those who were so crafty in evil sure that God will not cleave open the earth with them, or bring them torment from whence they cannot perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What! Are they then who have plotted mischiefs, sure that God will not cause the earth to cleave under them? or that a chastisement will not come upon them whence they looked not for it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Are they who have plotted evil against their prophet secure, that God will not cause the earth to cleave under them, or that a punishment will not come upon them, from whence they do not expect

George Sale · published 1734

Or that He will not seize them in their going to and fro so that there be no escape for them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

or seize them in their going to and fro? for they cannot make Him helpless

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Or that He will not seize upon them in their comings and goings, while they shall not be able to resist him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

or that He will not chastise them while they are busied in travelling from one place to another, and in traffic? (for they shall not be able to elude the power of God)

George Sale · published 1734

Or that He will not seize them with a gradual wasting? Lo! thy Lord is indeed Full of Pity, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Or that He should seize them with a gradual destruction? for, verily, your Lord is kind, merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Or that he will not seize them with some slowly wasting scourge? But verily your Lord is Good, Gracious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

or that He will not chastise them by a gradual destruction? But your Lord is truly gracious and merciful in granting you respite

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not observed all things that Allah hath created, how their shadows incline to the right and to the left, making prostration unto Allah, and they are lowly

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they not regard whatever thing God has created; its shadow falls on the right or the left, adoring God and shrinking up

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they not seen how everything which God hath created turneth its shadow right and left, prostrating itself before God in all abasement

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not consider the things which God hath created; whose shadows are cast on the right hand and on the left, worshipping God, and become contracted

George Sale · published 1734

And unto Allah maketh prostration whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth of living creatures, and the angels (also) and they are not proud

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Whatever is in the heavens and in the earth, beast or angel, adores God; nor are they big with pride

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And all in the Heavens and all on the Earth, each thing that moveth, and the very angels, prostrate them in adoration before God, and are free from pride

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whatever moveth both in heaven and on earth, worshippeth God, and the angels also; and they are not elated with pride, so as to disdain his service

George Sale · published 1734

They fear their Lord above them, and do what they are bidden

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They fear their Lord above them, and they do what they are bidden

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They fear their Lord who is above them, and do what they are bidden

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They fear their Lord, Who is exalted above them, and perform that which they are commanded

George Sale · published 1734

Allah hath said: Choose not two gods. There is only One Allah. So of Me, Me only, be in awe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God says, 'Take not to two gods; God is only one; me then do ye fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For God hath said, "Take not to yourselves two gods, for He is one God: me, therefore! yea, me revere

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God said, take not unto yourselves two gods; for there is but one God: And revere Me

George Sale · published 1734

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth, and religion is His for ever. Will ye then fear any other than Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

His is what is in the heavens and in the earth; to Him is obedience due unceasingly; other than God then will ye fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

All in the Heavens and in the Earth is His! His due unceasing service! Will ye then fear any other than God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in heaven and on earth; and unto Him is obedience eternally due. Will ye therefore fear any besides God

George Sale · published 1734

And whatever of comfort ye enjoy, it is from Allah. Then, when misfortune reacheth you, unto Him ye cry for help

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And whatever favours ye have, they are from God; then, whenever distress touches you, unto Him ye turn for succour

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And all your blessings are assuredly from God: then, when trouble befalleth you, to Him ye turn for help

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whatever favours ye have received, are certainly from God; and when evil afflicteth you, unto Him do ye make your supplication

George Sale · published 1734

And afterward, when He hath rid you of the misfortune, behold! a set of you attribute partners to their Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Yet, when He removes the distress from you, lo! a party of you join partners with their Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then when He relieveth you of the trouble, lo! some of you join associates with your Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

yet when He taketh the evil from off you, behold, a part of you give a companion unto their Lord

George Sale · published 1734

So as to deny that which We have given them. Then enjoy life (while ye may), for ye will come to know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That they may disbelieve in what we have brought them and may enjoy,- but at length they shall know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To prove how thankless are they for our gifts! Enjoy yourselves then: but in the end ye shall know the truth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

to shew their ingratitude for the favours We have bestowed on them. Delight your selves in the enjoyments of this life: But hereafter shall ye know that ye cannot escape the divine vengeance

George Sale · published 1734

And they assign a portion of that which We have given them unto what they know not. By Allah! but ye will indeed be asked concerning (all) that ye used to invent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they set aside for what they know not a portion of what we have bestowed upon them.- By God! ye shall be questioned concerning that which ye have devised

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And for idols, of which they know nothing, they set apart a share of our bounties! By God ye shall be called to account for your devices

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they set apart unto idols which have no knowledge a part of the food which We have provided for them. By God, ye shall surely be called to account for that which ye have falsely devised

George Sale · published 1734

And they assign unto Allah daughters - Be He Glorified! - and unto themselves what they desire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They make for God daughters;- celebrated be His praise!- and for themselves they like them not

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they ascribe daughters unto God! Glory be to Him! But they desire them not for themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They attribute daughters unto God; -- far be it from him! -- but unto themselves children of the sex which they desire

George Sale · published 1734

When if one of them receiveth tidings of the birth of a female, his face remaineth darkened, and he is wroth inwardly

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When any one of them has tidings of a female child, his face is overclouded and black, and he has to keep back his wrath

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For when the birth of a daughter is announced to any one of them, dark shadows settle on his face, and he is sad

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when any of them is told the news of the birth of a female, his face becometh black, and he is deeply afflicted

George Sale · published 1734

He hideth himself from the folk because of the evil of that whereof he hath had tidings, (asking himself): Shall he keep it in contempt, or bury it beneath the dust. Verily evil is their judgment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He skulks away from the people, for the evil tidings he has heard;- is he to keep it with its disgrace, or to bury it in the dust?- aye! evil is it that they judge

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He hideth him from the people because of the ill tidings: shall he keep it with disgrace or bury it in the dust? Are not their judgments wrong

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hideth himself from the people, because of the ill tidings which have been told him; considering within himself whether he shall keep it with disgrace, or whether he shall bury it in the dust. Do they not make an ill judgment

George Sale · published 1734

For those who believe not in the Hereafter is an evil similitude, and Allah's is the Sublime Similitude. He is the Mighty, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

For those who disbelieve in the future life is a similitude of evil: but for God is the loftiest similitude; for He is the mighty, the wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To whatever is evil may they be likened who believe not in a future life; but God is to be likened to whatever is loftiest: for He is the Mighty, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto those who believe not in the next life, the similitude of evil ought to be applied, and unto God the most sublime similitude: For He is mighty and wise

George Sale · published 1734

If Allah were to take mankind to task for their wrong-doing, he would not leave hereon a living creature, but He reprieveth them to an appointed term, and when their term cometh they cannot put (it) off an hour nor (yet) advance (it)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

If God were to punish men for their wrong-doing. He would not leave upon the earth a single beast; but He respites them until a stated time; and when their time comes they cannot put it off an hour, nor can they bring it on

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Should God punish men for their perverse doings, he would not leave on earth a moving thing! but to an appointed term doth He respite them; and when their term is come, they shall not delay or advance it an hour

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If God should punish men for their iniquity, He would not leave on the earth any moving thing: But He giveth them respite unto an appointed time; and when their time shall come, they shall not be respited an hour, neither shall their punishment be anticipated

George Sale · published 1734

And they assign unto Allah that which they (themselves) dislike, and their tongues expound the lie that the better portion will be theirs. Assuredly theirs will be the Fire, and they will be abandoned

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They set down to God what they abhor themselves; and their tongues describe the lie that 'good is to be theirs.' Without a doubt theirs is the Fire, for, verily, they shall be sent on there

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet what they loathe themselves do they assign to God; and their tongues utter the lie, that theirs shall be a goodly lot. But beyond a doubt is it that the fire awaiteth them, and that they shall be the first sent into it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They attribute unto God that which they dislike themselves, and their tongues utter a lie; namely, that the reward of paradise is for them. There is no doubt but that the fire of hell is prepared for them, and that they shall be sent thither before the rest of the wicked

George Sale · published 1734

By Allah, We verily sent messengers unto the nations before thee, but the devil made their deeds fairseeming unto them. So he is their patron this day, and theirs will be a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

By God! we sent (messengers) to nations before thee, but Satan made their works seemly to them, for he is their patron today, and for them is grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By God we have sent Apostles to nations before thee, but Satan prepared their work for them, and this day is he their liege; and a woeful punishment doth await them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

By God, We have heretofore sent messengers unto the nations before thee: But Satan prepared their works for them; he was their patron in this world, and in that which is to come they shall suffer a grievous torment

George Sale · published 1734

And We have revealed the Scripture unto thee only that thou mayst explain unto them that wherein they differ, and (as) a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have only sent down to thee the Book, that thou mayest explain to them that which they did dispute about, and as a guidance and a mercy to a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we have sent down the Book to thee only, that thou mightest clear up to them the subject of their wranglings, and as a guidance and a mercy to those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not sent down the book of the Koran unto thee, for any other purpose, than that thou shouldest declare unto them that truth concerning which they disagree; and for a direction and mercy unto people who believe

George Sale · published 1734

Allah sendeth down water from the sky and therewith reviveth the earth after her death. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for a folk who hear

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God sends down water from the sky, and quickens therewith the earth after its death; verily, in that is a sign to a people who can hear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God sendeth down water from Heaven, and by it giveth life to the Earth after it hath been dead: verily, in this is a sign to those who hearken

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God sendeth down water from heaven, and causeth the earth to revive after it hath been dead. Verily herein is a sign of the resurrection unto people who hearken

George Sale · published 1734

And lo! in the cattle there is a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, from betwixt the refuse and the blood, pure milk palatable to the drinkers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, ye have in cattle a lesson; we give you to drink from that which is in their bellies, betwixt chyme and blood,- pure milk,- easy to swallow for those who drink

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Ye have also teaching from the cattle. We give you drink of the pure milk, between dregs and blood, which is in their bellies; the pleasant beverage of them that quaff it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Ye have also in cattle an example of instruction: We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, a liquor between digested dregs, and blood; namely pure milk, which is swallowed with pleasure by those who drink it

George Sale · published 1734

And of the fruits of the date-palm, and grapes, whence ye derive strong drink and (also) good nourishment. Lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who have sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of the fruit of the palms and the grapes ye take therefrom an intoxicant and a goodly provision; verily, in that is a sign to a people who have sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And among fruits ye have the palm and the vine, from which ye get wine and healthful nutriment: in this, verily, are signs for those who reflect

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And of the fruits of palm-trees, and of grapes, ye obtain an inebriating liquor, and also good nourishment. Verily herein is a sign unto people who understand

George Sale · published 1734

And thy Lord inspired the bee, saying: Choose thou habitations in the hills and in the trees and in that which they thatch

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And thy Lord inspired the bee, 'Take to houses in the mountains, and in the trees, and in the hives they build

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And thy Lord hath taught the BEE, saying: "Provide thee houses in the mountains, and in the trees, and in the hives which men do build thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thy Lord spake by inspiration unto the bee, saying, provide thee houses in the mountains, and in the trees, and of those materials wherewith men build hives for thee

George Sale · published 1734

Then eat of all fruits, and follow the ways of thy Lord, made smooth (for thee). There cometh forth from their bellies a drink divers of hues, wherein is healing for mankind. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then eat from every fruit, and walk in the beaten paths of thy Lord;' there cometh forth from her body a draught varying in hue, in which is a cure for men; verily, in that are signs unto a people who reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Feed, moreover, on every kind of fruit, and walk the beaten paths of thy Lord." From its belly cometh forth a fluid of varying hues, which yieldeth medicine to man. Verily in this is a sign for those who consider

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then eat of every kind of fruit, and walk in the beaten paths of thy Lord. There proceedeth from their bellies a liquor of various colour; wherein is a medicine for men. Verily herein is a sign unto people who consider

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah createth you, then causeth you to die, and among you is he who is brought back to the most abject stage of life, so that he knoweth nothing after (having had) knowledge. Lo! Allah is Knower, Powerful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God created you; then He will take you to Himself; but amongst you are some whom He will thrust into the most decrepit age; so that he may not know aught that once he knew. Verily, God is knowing, powerful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God hath created you; by and bye will he take you to himself; and some among you will he carry on to abject old age, when all that once was known is known no longer. Aye, God is Knowing, Powerful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath created you, and He will hereafter cause you to die: And some of you shall have his life prolonged to a decrepit age, so that he shall forget whatever he knew; for God is wise and powerful

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath favoured some of you above others in provision. Now those who are more favoured will by no means hand over their provision to those (slaves) whom their right hands possess, so that they may be equal with them in respect thereof. Is it then the grace of Allah that they deny

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has preferred some of you over others in providing for you; but those who have been preferred will not restore their provision to those whom their right hands possess that they may share equally therein:- is it God's favours they gainsay

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God hath abounded to some of you more than to others in the supplies of life; yet they to whom He hath abounded, impart not thereof to the slaves whom their right hands possess, so that they may share alike. What! will they deny, then, that these boons are from God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God causeth some of you to excel others in worldly possessions: Yet they who are caused to excel, do not give their wealth unto the slaves whom their right hands possess, that they may become equal sharers therein. Do they therefore deny the beneficence of God

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath given you wives of your own kind, and hath given you, from your wives, sons and grandsons, and hath made provision of good things for you. Is it then in vanity that they believe and in the grace of Allah that they disbelieve

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has made for you from amongst yourselves wives, and has made for you from your wives sons and grandchildren; and has provided you with good things;- is it in vanity that they believe, while for God's favour they are ungrateful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God, too, hath given you wives of your own race, and from your wives hath He given you sons and grandsons, and with good things hath he supplied you. What, will they then believe in vain idols? For God's boons they are ungrateful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath ordained you wives from among yourselves, and of your wives hath granted you children and grandchildren; and hath bestowed on you good things for food. Will they therefore believe in that which is vain, and ungratefully deny the goodness of God

George Sale · published 1734

And they worship beside Allah that which owneth no provision whatsoever for them from the heavens or the earth, nor have they (whom they worship) any power

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they serve beside God what cannot control for them any provision from the heavens or the earth, and have no power at all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they worship beside God those who neither out of the Heavens or Earth can provide them a particle of food, and have no power in themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They worship, besides God, idols which possess nothing wherewith to sustain them, either in heaven, or on earth; and have no power

George Sale · published 1734

So coin not similitudes for Allah. Lo! Allah knoweth; ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do not then strike out parables for God! Verily, God knows, but ye do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Make no comparisons, therefore, with God. Verily, God hath knowledge, but ye have not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore liken not any thing unto God: For God knoweth, but ye know not

George Sale · published 1734

Allah coineth a similitude: (on the one hand) a (mere) chattel slave, who hath control of nothing, and (on the other hand) one on whom we have bestowed a fair provision from Us, and he spendeth thereof secretly and openly. Are they equal? Praise be to Allah! But most of them know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God has struck out a parable; an owned slave, able to do nothing; and one whom we have provided with a good provision, and who expends therefrom in alms secretly and openly:- shall they be held equal?- Praise be to God, most of them do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God maketh comparison between a slave the property of his lord, who hath no power over anything, and a free man whom we have ourselves supplies, and who giveth alms therefrom both in secret and openly. Shall they be held equal? No: praise be to God! But most men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God propoundeth as a parable a possessed slave, who hath power over nothing, and him on whom we have bestowed a good provision from us, and who giveth alms thereout both secretly and openly: Shall these two be esteemed equal? God forbid! But the greater part of them know it not

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah coineth a similitude: Two men, one of them dumb, having control of nothing, and he is a burden on his owner; whithersoever he directeth him to go, he bringeth no good. Is he equal with one who enjoineth justice and followeth a straight path (of conduct)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has struck out a parable: two men, one of them dumb, able to do nothing, a burden to his lord wherever he directs him he comes not with success; is he to be held equal with him who bids what is just and who is on the right way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God setteth forth also a comparison between two men, one of whom is dumb from his birth, and hath no power over anything, and is a burden to his lord: send him where he will, he cometh not back with success. Shall he and the man who enjoineth what is just, and keepeth in the straight path, be held equal

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God also propoundeth as a parable two men; one of them born dumb, who is unable to do or understand any thing, but is a burden unto his master; whithersoever he shall send him, he shall not return with any good success: Shall this man, and he who hath his speech and understanding, and who commandeth that which is just, and followeth the right way, be esteemed equal

George Sale · published 1734

And unto Allah belongeth the Unseen of the heavens and the earth, and the matter of the Hour (of Doom) is but as a twinkling of the eye, or it is nearer still. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God's are the unseen things of the heavens and the earth; nor is the matter of the Hour aught but as the twinkling of an eye, or nigher still! Verily, God is mighty over all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God's are the secrets of the Heavens and of the Earth! and the business of the last hour will be but as the twinkling of an eye, or even less. Yes! for all things is God Potent

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto God alone is the secret of heaven and earth known. And the business of the last hour shall be only as the twinkling of an eye, or even more quick: For God is almighty

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers knowing nothing, and gave you hearing and sight and hearts that haply ye might give thanks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God brings you forth out of the wombs of your mothers knowing naught; and He makes for you hearing, and sight, and hearts,- haply ye may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God hath brought you out of your mothers' wombs devoid of all knowledge; but hath given you hearing, and sight, and heart, that haply ye might render thanks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers; ye knew nothing, and He gave you the senses of hearing and seeing, and understandings, that ye might give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not seen the birds obedient in mid-air? None holdeth them save Allah. Lo! herein, verily, are portents for a people who believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they not see the birds subjected in the vault of the sky?- none holds them in but God: verily, in that is a sign unto a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they never looked up at the birds subjected to Him in Heaven's vault? None holdeth them in hand but God! In this are signs for those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not behold the fowls which are enabled to fly in the open firmament of heaven? None supporteth them except God. Verily herein are signs unto people who believe

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath given you in your houses an abode, and hath given you (also), of the hides of cattle, houses which ye find light (to carry) on the day of migration and on the day of pitching camp; and of their wool and their fur and their hair, caparison and comfort for a while

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God made for you in your houses a repose; and made for you, of the skins of cattle, houses, that ye may find them light, on the day ye move your quarters and the day when ye abide; and from their wool, and from their fur, and from their hair come furniture and chattels for a season

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God hath given you tents to dwell in: and He hath given you the skins of beasts for tents, that ye may find them light when ye shift your quarters, or when ye halt; and from their wool and soft fur and hair, hath He supplied you with furniture and goods for temporary use

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath also provided you houses for habitations for you; and hath also provided you tents of the skins of cattle, which ye find light to be removed on the day of your departure to new quarters, and easy to be pitched on the day of your sitting down therein: And of their wool, and their fur, and their hair hath He supplied you with furniture and household-stuff for a season

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath given you, of that which He hath created, shelter from the sun; and hath given you places of refuge in the mountains, and hath given you coats to ward off the heat from you, and coats (of armour) to save you from your own foolhardiness. Thus doth He perfect His favour unto you, in order that ye may surrender (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has made for you, of what He has created, shades; and has made for you shelters in the mountains; and He has made for you shirts to keep you from the heat, and shirts to keep you from each other's violence:- thus does He fulfill His favours towards you,- haply ye yet may be resigned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And from the things which He hath created, hath God provided shade for you, and hath given you the mountains for places of shelter, and hath given you garments to defend you from the heat, and garments to defend you in your wars. Thus doth He fill up the measure of His goodness towards you, that you may resign yourselves to Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And God hath provided for you, of that which He hath created, conveniences to shade you from the sun, and He hath also provided you places of retreat in the mountains, and He hath given you garments to defend you from the heat, and coats of mail to defend you in your wars. Thus doth He accomplish his favour towards you, that ye may resign your selves unto Him

George Sale · published 1734