Al-Baqara 2:150 – 2:195

Whencesoever thou comest forth turn thy face toward the Inviolable Place of Worship; and wheresoever ye may be (O Muslims) turn your faces toward it (when ye pray) so that men may have no argument against you, save such of them as do injustice - Fear them not, but fear Me! - and so that I may complete My grace upon you, and that ye may be guided

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And from whencesoever thou comest forth, there turn thy face towards the Sacred Mosque, and wheresoever ye are, turn your faces towards it, that men may have no argument against you, save only those of them who are unjust; and fear them not, but fear me and I will fulfil my favours to you, perchance ye may be guided yet

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And from whatever place thou comest forth, turn thy face toward the sacred Mosque; and wherever ye be, to that part turn your faces, lest men have cause of dispute against you: but as for the impious among them, fear them not; but fear me, that I may perfect my favours on you, and that ye may be guided aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

From what place soever thou comest forth, turn thy face towards the holy temple; and wherever ye be, thitherward turn your faces, lest men have matter of dispute against you; but as for those among them who are unjust doers, fear them not, but fear me, that I may accomplish my grace upon you, and that ye may be directed

George Sale · published 1734

Even as We have sent unto you a messenger from among you, who reciteth unto you Our revelations and causeth you to grow, and teacheth you the Scripture and wisdom, and teacheth you that which ye knew not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus have we sent amongst you an apostle of yourselves, to recite to you our signs, to purify you and teach you the Book and wisdom, and to teach you what ye did not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we sent to you an apostle from among yourselves to rehearse our signs unto you, and to purify you, and to instruct you in "the Book," and in the wisdom, and to teach you that which ye knew not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As we have sent unto you an apostle from among you, to rehearse our signs unto you, and to purify you, and to teach you the book of the Koran and wisdom, and to teach you that which ye knew not

George Sale · published 1734

Therefore remember Me, I will remember you. Give thanks to Me, and reject not Me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

remember me, then, and I will remember you; thank me, and do not misbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Therefore remember me: I will remember you; and give me thanks and be not ungrateful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Therefore remember me, and I will remember you, and give thanks unto me, and be not unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Seek help in steadfastness and prayer. Lo! Allah is with the steadfast

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who do believe! seek aid from patience and from prayer, verily, God is with the patient

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O ye who believe! seek help with patience and with prayer, for God is with the patient

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, beg assistance with patience and prayer, for God is with the patient

George Sale · published 1734

And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And say not of those who are slain in God's way (that they are) dead, but rather living; but ye do not perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And say not of those who are slain on God's path that they are Dead; nay, they are Living! But ye understand not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And say not of those who are slain in fight for the religion of God, that they are dead; yea, they are living: But ye do not understand

George Sale · published 1734

And surely We shall try you with something of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings to the steadfast

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We will try you with something of fear, and hunger and loss of wealth, and souls and fruit; but give good tidings to the patient

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

With somewhat of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth, and lives, and fruits, will we surely prove you: but bear good tidings to the patient

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We will surely prove you by afflicting you in some measure with fear, and hunger, and decrease of wealth, and loss of lives, and scarcity of fruits: But bear good tidings unto the patient

George Sale · published 1734

Who say, when a misfortune striketh them: Lo! we are Allah's and lo! unto Him we are returning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

who when there falls on them a calamity say, 'Verily, we are God's and, verily, to Him do we return

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Who when a mischance chanceth them, say, "Verily we are God's, and to Him shall we return

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

who when a misfortune befalleth them, say, we are God's, and unto him shall we surely return

George Sale · published 1734

Such are they on whom are blessings from their Lord, and mercy. Such are the rightly guided

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These, on them are blessings from their Lord and mercy, and they it is who are guided

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On them shall be blessings from their Lord, and mercy: and these! - they are the rightly guided

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Upon them shall be blessings from their Lord and mercy, and they are the rightly directed

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! (the mountains) As-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the indications of Allah. It is therefore no sin for him who is on pilgrimage to the House (of Allah) or visiteth it, to go around them (as the pagan custom is). And he who doeth good of his own accord, (for him) lo! Allah is Responsive, Aware

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, Zafa and Merwah are of the beacons of God, and he who makes the pilgrimage unto the House, or visits it, it is no crime for him to compass them both about; and he who obeys his own impulse to a good work,- God is grateful and doth know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, Safa and Marwah are among the monuments of God: whoever then maketh a pilgrimage to the temple, or visiteth it, shall not be to blame if he go round about them both. And as for him who of his own accord doeth what is good - God is Grateful, Knowing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover Safa and Merwah are two of the monuments of God: Whoever therefore goeth on pilgrimage to the temple of Mecca or visiteth it, it shall be no crime in him if he compass them both. And as for him who voluntarily performeth a good work; verily God is grateful and knowing

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Those who hide the proofs and the guidance which We revealed, after We had made it clear to mankind in the Scripture: such are accursed of Allah and accursed of those who have the power to curse

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who hide what we have revealed of manifest signs and of guidance after we have manifested it to men in the Book, them God shall curse, and those who curse shall curse them too

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who conceal aught that we have sent down, either of clear proof or of guidance, after what we have so clearly shewn to men in the Book, God shall curse them, and they who curse shall curse them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They who conceal any of the evident signs, or the direction which we have sent down, after what we have manifested unto men in the scripture, God shall curse them; and they who curse shall curse them

George Sale · published 1734

Except those who repent and amend and make manifest (the truth). These it is toward whom I relent. I am the Relenting, the Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Save those who turn and do right and make (the signs) manifest; these will I turn to again, for I am easy to be turned and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as for those who turn to me, and amend and make known the truth, even unto them will I turn me, for I am He who Turneth, the Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as for those who repent and amend, and make known what they concealed, I will be turned unto them, for I am easy to be reconciled and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Those who disbelieve, and die while they are disbelievers; on them is the curse of Allah and of angels and of men combined

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who misbelieve and die while still in misbelief, on them is the curse of God, and of the angels, and of mankind altogether

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, they who are infidels and die infidels, - these! upon them shall be the malison of God and of angels and of all men

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Surely they who believe not, and die in their unbelief, upon them shall be the curse of God, and of the angels, and of all men

George Sale · published 1734

They ever dwell therein. The doom will not be lightened for them, neither will they be reprieved

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

to dwell therein for aye; the torment shall not be lightened for them, nor shall they be looked upon

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Under it shall they remain for ever: their torment shall not be lightened, and God will not even look upon them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

they shall remain under it for ever, their punishment shall not be alleviated, neither shall they be regarded

George Sale · published 1734

Your Allah is One Allah; there is no Allah save Him, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Your God is one God; there is no God but He, the merciful, the compassionate

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Your God is one God: there is no God but He, the Compassionate, the Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Your God is one God, there is no God but He, the most merciful

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of night and day, and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men, and the water which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death, and dispersing all kinds of beasts therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, and the clouds obedient between heaven and earth: are signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) for people who have sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day, and in the ship that runneth in the sea with that which profits man, and in what water God sends down from heaven and quickens therewith the earth after its death, and spreads abroad therein all kinds of cattle, and in the shifting of the winds, and in the clouds that are pressed into service betwixt heaven and earth, are signs to people who can understand

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Assuredly in the creation of the Heavens and of the Earth; and in the alternation of night and day; and in the ships which pass through the sea with what is useful to man; and in the rain which God sendeth down from Heaven, giving life by it to the earth after its death, and by scattering over it all kinds of cattle; and in the change of the winds, and in the clouds that are made to do service between the Heaven and the Earth; - are signs for those who understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Now in the creation of heaven and earth, and the vicissitude of night and day, and in the ship which saileth in the sea, loaden with what is profitable for mankind, and in the rain water which God sendeth from heaven, quickening thereby the dead earth, and replenishing the same with all sorts of cattle, and in the change of winds, and the clouds that are compelled to do service between heaven and earth, are signs to people of understanding

George Sale · published 1734

Yet of mankind are some who take unto themselves (objects of worship which they set as) rivals to Allah, loving them with a love like (that which is the due) of Allah (only) - those who believe are stauncher in their love for Allah - Oh, that those who do evil had but known, (on the day) when they behold the doom, that power belongeth wholly to Allah, and that Allah is severe in punishment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Yet are there some amongst mankind who take to themselves peers other than God; they love them as they should love God while those who believe love God more. O that those who are unjust could only see, when they see the torment, that power is altogether God's! Verily, God is keen to torment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet there are men who take to them idols along with God, and love them with the love of God: But stronger in the faithful is the love of God. Oh! the impious will see, when they see their chastisement, that all power is God's, and that God is severe in chastising

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Yet some men take idols beside God, and love them as with the love due to God; but the true believers are more fervent in love towards God. Oh that they who act unjustly did perceive, when they behold their punishment, that all power belongeth unto God, and that he is severe in punishing

George Sale · published 1734

(On the day) when those who were followed disown those who followed (them), and they behold the doom, and all their aims collapse with them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When those who are followed clear themselves of those who followed them, and see the torment, and the cords are cut asunder

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When those who have had followers shall declare themselves clear from their followers after that they have seen the chastisement, and when the ties between them shall be cut asunder

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When those who have been followed, shall separate themselves from their followers, and shall see the punishment, and the cords of relation between them shall be cut in sunder

George Sale · published 1734

And those who were but followers will say: If a return were possible for us, we would disown them even as they have disowned us. Thus will Allah show them their own deeds as anguish for them, and they will not emerge from the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

those who followed shall say, 'Had we but another turn, then would we clear ourselves of them as they have cleared themselves of us.' So will God show them their works; for them are sighs, and they shall not come forth from out the fire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The followers shall say, "Could we but return to life we would keep ourselves clear from them, as they have declared themselves clear of us." So will God shew them their works! Sighing is upon them! but, forth from the fire they come not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

the followers shall say, if we could return to life, we would separate our selves from them, as they have now separated themselves from us. So God will shew them their works; they shall sigh grievously and shall not come forth from the fire of hell

George Sale · published 1734

O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and wholesome in the earth, and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye folk! eat of what is in the earth, things lawful and things good, and follow not the footsteps of Satan, verily, to you he is an open foe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Oh men! eat of that which is lawful and good on the earth, but follow not the steps of Satan, for he is your avowed enemy

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O men, eat of that which is lawful and good on the earth; and tread not in the steps of the devil, for he is your open enemy

George Sale · published 1734

He enjoineth upon you only the evil and the foul, and that ye should tell concerning Allah that which ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He does but bid you evil and sin, and that ye should speak against God what ye do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He only enjoineth you evil and wickedness, and that ye should aver of God that which ye know not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily he commandeth you evil and wickedness, and that ye should say that of God which ye know not

George Sale · published 1734

And when it is said unto them: Follow that which Allah hath revealed, they say: We follow that wherein we found our fathers. What! Even though their fathers were wholly unintelligent and had no guidance

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When it is said to them, 'Follow what God has revealed,' they say, 'Nay, we will follow what we found our fathers agreed upon.' What! and though their fathers had no sense at all or guidance

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when it is said to them, "Follow ye that which God hath sent down;" they say, "Nay, we follow the usages which we found with our fathers." What! though their fathers were utterly ignorant and devoid of guidance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when it is said unto them who believe not, follow that which God hath sent down; they answer, nay, but we will follow that which we found our fathers practise. What? Though their fathers knew nothing, and were not rightly directed

George Sale · published 1734

The likeness of those who disbelieve (in relation to the messenger) is as the likeness of one who calleth unto that which heareth naught except a shout and cry. Deaf, dumb, blind, therefore they have no sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The likeness of those who misbelieve is as the likeness of him who shouts to that which hears him not, save only a call and a cry; deafness, dumbness, blindness, and they shall not understand

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The infidels resemble him who shouteth aloud to one who heareth no more than a call and cry! Deaf, Dumb, blind: therefore they have no understanding

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The unbelievers are like unto one who crieth aloud to that which heareth not so much as his calling, or the sound of his voice. They are deaf, dumb, and blind, therefore do they not understand

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who do believe! eat of the good things wherewith we have provided you, and give thanks unto God if it be Him ye serve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O ye who believe! eat of the good things with which we have supplied you, and give God thanks if ye are His worshippers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, eat of the good things which we have bestowed on you for food, and return thanks unto God, if ye serve him

George Sale · published 1734

He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and swineflesh, and that which hath been immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah. But he who is driven by necessity, neither craving nor transgressing, it is no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He has only forbidden for you what is dead, and blood, and flesh of swine, and whatsoever has been consecrated to other than God; but he who is forced, neither revolting nor transgressing, it is in no sin for him; verily, God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But that which dieth of itself, and blood, and swine's flesh, and that over which any other name than that of God hath been invoked, is forbidden you. But he who shall partake of them by constraint, without lust or wilfulness, no sin shall be upon him. Verily God is Indulgent, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily he hath forbidden you to eat that which dieth of itself, and blood, and swine's flesh, and that on which any other name but God's hath been invocated. But he who is forced by necessity, not lusting, nor returning to transgress, it shall be no crime in him if he eat of those things, for God is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who hide aught of the Scripture which Allah hath revealed and purchase a small gain therewith, they eat into their bellies nothing else than fire. Allah will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He make them grow. Theirs will be a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who hide what God has revealed of the Book, and sell it for a little price, they shall eat nothing in their bellies save fire; and God will not speak to them on the day of resurrection, nor will He purify them, but for them is grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They truly who hide the Scriptures which God hath sent down, and barter them for a mean price - these shall swallow into their bellies nought but fire. God will not speak to them, or assoil them, on the day of the Resurrection: and theirs shall be a grievous torment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover they who conceal any part of the scripture which God hath sent down unto them, and sell it for a small price, they shall swallow into their bellies nothing but fire; God shall not speak unto them on the day of resurrection, neither shall he purify them, and they shall suffer a grievous punishment

George Sale · published 1734

Those are they who purchase error at the price of guidance, and torment at the price of pardon. How constant are they in their strife to reach the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They who sell guidance for error, and pardon for torment, how patient must they be of fire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These are they who have bartered guidance for error, and pardon for torment; But how great their endurance in fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These are they who have sold direction for error, and pardon for punishment: But how great will their suffering be in the fire

George Sale · published 1734

That is because Allah hath revealed the Scripture with the truth. Lo! those who find (a cause of) disagreement in the Scripture are in open schism

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That (is), because God has revealed the Book with truth, and verily those who disagree about the Book are in a wide schism

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This shall be their doom, because God had sent down "the Book" with the very truth. And verily they who dispute about that Book are in a far-gone severance from it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This they shall endure, because God sent down the book of the Koran with truth, and they who disagree concerning that book, are certainly in a wide mistake

George Sale · published 1734

It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces to the East and the West; but righteous is he who believeth in Allah and the Last Day and the angels and the Scripture and the prophets; and giveth wealth, for love of Him, to kinsfolk and to orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and to those who ask, and to set slaves free; and observeth proper worship and payeth the poor-due. And those who keep their treaty when they make one, and the patient in tribulation and adversity and time of stress. Such are they who are sincere. Such are the Allah-fearing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Righteousness is not that ye turn your faces towards the east or the west, but righteousness is, one who believes in God, and the last day, and the angels, and the Book, and the prophets, and who gives wealth for His love to kindred, and orphans, and the poor, and the son of the road, beggars, and those in captivity; and who is steadfast in prayer, and gives alms; and those who are sure of their covenant when they make a covenant; and the patient in poverty, and distress, and in time of violence; these are they who are true, and these are those who fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

There is no piety in turning your faces toward the east or the west, but he is pious who believeth in God, and the last day, and the angels, and the Scriptures, and the prophets; who for the love of God disburseth his wealth to his kindred, and to the orphans, and the needy, and the wayfarer, and those who ask, and for ransoming; who observeth prayer, and payeth the legal alms, and who is of those who are faithful to their engagements when they have engaged in them, and patient under ills and hardships, and in time of trouble: these are they who are just, and these are they who fear the Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces in prayer towards the east and the west, but righteousness is of him who believeth in God and the last day, and the angels, and the scriptures, and the prophets; who giveth money for God's sake unto his kindred, and unto orphans, and the needy, and the stranger, and those who ask, and for redemption of captives; who is constant at prayer, and giveth alms; and of those who perform their covenant, when they have covenanted, and who behave themselves patiently in adversity, and hardships, and in time of violence: These are they who are true, and these are they who fear God

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of the murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave for the slave, and the female for the female. And for him who is forgiven somewhat by his (injured) brother, prosecution according to usage and payment unto him in kindness. This is an alleviation and a mercy from your Lord. He who transgresseth after this will have a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you for the slain: the free for the free, the slave for the slave, the female for the female; yet he who is pardoned at all by his brother, must be prosecuted in reason, and made to pay with kindness. That is an alleviation from your Lord, and a mercy; and he who transgresses after that for him is grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O believers! retaliation for bloodshedding is prescribed to you: the free man for the free, and the slave for the slave, and the woman for the woman: but he to whom his brother shall make any remission, is to be dealt with equitably; and to him should he pay a fine with liberality. This is a relaxation from your Lord and a mercy. For him who after his shall transgress, a sore punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, the law of retaliation is ordained you for the slain: The free shall die for the free, and the servant for the servant, and a woman for a woman: But he whom his brother shall forgive, may be prosecuted, and obliged to make satisfaction according to what is just, and a fine shall be set on him with humanity. This is indulgence from your Lord, and mercy. And he who shall transgress after this, by killing the murderer, shall suffer a grievous punishment

George Sale · published 1734

And there is life for you in retaliation, O men of understanding, that ye may ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

For you in retaliation is there life, O ye possessors of minds! it may be ye will fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But in this law of retaliation is your security for life, O men of understanding! to the intent that ye may fear God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And in this law of retaliation ye have life, O ye of understanding, that peradventure ye may fear

George Sale · published 1734

It is prescribed for you, when death approacheth one of you, if he leave wealth, that he bequeath unto parents and near relatives in kindness. (This is) a duty for all those who ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

It is prescribed for you that when one of you is face to face with death, if he leave (any) goods, the legacy is to his parents, and to his kinsmen, in reason. A duty this upon all those that fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is prescribed to you, when any one of you is at the point of death, if he leave goods, that he bequeath equitably to his parents and kindred. This is binding on those who fear God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is ordained you, when any of you is at the point of death, if he leave any goods, that he bequeath a legacy to his parents, and kindred, according to what shall be reasonable. This is a duty incumbent on those who fear God

George Sale · published 1734

And whoso changeth (the will) after he hath heard it - the sin thereof is only upon those who change it. Lo! Allah is Hearer, Knower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But he who alters it after that he has heard it, the sin thereof is only upon those who alter it; verily, God doth hear and know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as for him who after he hath heard the bequest shall change it, surely the wrong of this shall be on those who change it: verily, God Heareth, Knoweth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But he who shall change the legacy, after he hath heard it bequeathed by the dying person, surely the sin thereof shall be on those who change it, for God is he who heareth and knoweth

George Sale · published 1734

But he who feareth from a testator some unjust or sinful clause, and maketh peace between the parties, (it shall be) no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he who fears from the testator a wrong intention, or a crime, and doth make up the matter between the parties, it is no sin to him; verily, God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But he who feareth from the testator any mistake or wrong, and shall make a settlement between the parties - that shall be no wrong in him: verily, God is Lenient, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Howbeit he who apprehendeth from the testator any mistake or injustice, and shall compose the matter between them, that shall be no crime in him, for God is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! There is prescribed for you the fast as it was prescribed for those before you; haply ye may fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O believers! a Fast is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may fear God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, a fast is ordained you, as it was ordained unto those before you, that ye may fear God

George Sale · published 1734

(Fast) a certain number of days; and (for) him who is sick among you, or on a journey, (the same) number of other days; and for those who can afford it there is a ransom: the feeding of a man in need - but whoso doeth good of his own accord, it is better for him: and that ye fast is better for you if ye did but know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A certain number of days, but he amongst you who is ill or on a journey, then (let him fast) another number of days. And those who are fit to fast may redeem it by feeding a poor man; but he who follows an impulse to a good work it is better for him; and if ye fast it is better for you, if ye did but know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For certain days. But he among you who shall be sick, or on a journey, shall fast that same number of other days: and as for those who are able to keep it and yet break it, the expiation of this shall be the maintenance of a poor man. And he who of his own accord performeth a good work, shall derive good from it: and good shall it be for you to fast if ye knew it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

A certain number of days shall ye fast: But he among you who shall be sick, or on a journey, shall fast an equal number of other days. And those who can keep it, and do not, must redeem their neglect by maintaining of a poor man. And he who voluntarily dealeth better with the poor man than he is obliged, this shall be better for him. But if ye fast it will be better for you, if ye knew it

George Sale · published 1734

The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye may be thankful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The month of Ramadhan, wherein was revealed the Koran, for a guidance to men, and for manifestations of guidance, and for a Discrimination. And he amongst you who beholds this month then let him fast it; but he who is sick or on a journey, then another number of days;- God desires for you what is easy, and desires not for you what is difficult,- that ye may complete the number, and say, 'Great is God,' for that He has guided you; haply ye may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

As to the month Ramadhan in which the Koran was sent down to be man's guidance, and an explanation of that guidance, and of that illumination, as soon as any one of you observeth the moon, let him set about the fast; but he who is sick, or upon a journey, shall fast a like number of other days. God wisheth you ease, but wisheth not your discomfort, and that you fulfil the number of days, and that you glorify God for his guidance, and that you be thankful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The month of Ramadan shall ye fast, in which the Koran was sent down from heaven, a direction unto men, and declarations of direction, and the distinction between good and evil. Therefore let him among you who shall be present in this month, fast the same month; but he who shall be sick, or on a journey, shall fast the like number of other days. God would make this an ease unto you, and would not make it a difficulty unto you; that ye may fulfill the number of days, and glorify God, for that he hath directed you, and that ye may give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

And when My servants question thee concerning Me, then surely I am nigh. I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he crieth unto Me. So let them hear My call and let them trust in Me, in order that they may be led aright

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When my servants ask thee concerning me, then, verily, I am near; I answer the prayers prayer whenever he prays to me. So let them ask me for an answer, and let them believe in me; haply they may be directed aright

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when my servants ask thee concerning me, then will I be nigh unto them. I will answer the cry of him that crieth, when he crieth unto me: but let them hearken unto me, and believe in me, that they may proceed aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When my servants ask thee concerning me, verily I am near; I will hear the prayer of him that prayeth, when he prayeth unto me: But let them hearken unto me, and believe in me, that they may be rightly directed

George Sale · published 1734

It is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives on the night of the fast. They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them. Allah is Aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respect and He hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you. So hold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah hath ordained for you, and eat and drink until the white thread becometh distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Then strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not, but be at your devotions in the mosques. These are the limits imposed by Allah, so approach them not. Thus Allah expoundeth His revelation to mankind that they may ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Lawful for you on the night of the fast is commerce with your wives; they are a garment unto you, and ye a garment unto them. God knows that ye did defraud yourselves, wherefore He has turned towards you and forgiven you; so now go in unto them and crave what God has prescribed for you, and eat and drink until a white thread can be distinguished by you from a black one at the dawn. Then fulfil the fast until the night, and go not in unto them, and ye at your devotions in the mosques the while. These are the bounds that God has set, so draw not near thereto. Thus does God make manifest His signs to men, that haply they may fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

You are allowed on the night of the fast to approach your wives: they are your garment and ye are their garment. God knoweth that ye defraud yourselves therein, so He turneth unto you and forgiveth you! Now, therefore, go in unto them with full desire for that which God hath ordained for you; and eat and drink until ye can discern a white thread from a black thread by the daybreak: then fast strictly till night, and go not in unto them, but rather pass the time in the Mosques. These are the bounds set up by God: therefore come not near them. Thus God maketh his signs clear to men that they may fear Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is lawful for you on the night of the fast to go in unto your wives; they are a garment unto you, and ye are a garment unto them. God knoweth that ye defraud your selves therein, wherefore he turneth unto you, and forgiveth you. Now therefore go in unto them; and earnestly desire that which God ordaineth you, and eat and drink until ye can plainly distinguish a white thread from a black thread by the day-break: Then keep the fast until night, and go not in unto them, but be constantly present in the places of worship. These are the prescribed bounds of God, therefore draw not near them to transgress them. Thus God declareth his signs unto men, that they may fear him

George Sale · published 1734

And eat not up your property among yourselves in vanity, nor seek by it to gain the hearing of the judges that ye may knowingly devour a portion of the property of others wrongfully

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Devour not your wealth among yourselves vainly, nor present it to the judges that ye may devour a part of the wealth of men sinfully, the while ye know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Consume not your wealth among yourselves in vain things, nor present it to judges that ye may consume a part of other men's wealth unjustly, while ye know the sin which ye commit

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Consume not your wealth among your selves in vain; nor present it unto judges, that ye may devour part of men's substance unjustly, against your own consciences

George Sale · published 1734

They ask thee, (O Muhammad), of new moons, say: They are fixed seasons for mankind and for the pilgrimage. It is not righteousness that ye go to houses by the backs thereof (as do the idolaters at certain seasons), but the righteous man is he who wardeth off (evil). So go to houses by the gates thereof, and observe your duty to Allah, that ye may be successful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will ask thee about the phases of the moon; say, 'They are indications of time for men and for the pilgrimage.' And it is not righteousness that ye should enter into your houses from behind them, but righteousness is he who fears; so enter into your houses by the doors thereof and fear God; haply ye may prosper yet

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They will ask thee of the new moons. SAY: They are periods fixed for man's service and for the Pilgrimage. There is no piety in entering your houses at the back, but piety consists in the fear of God. Enter your houses then by their doors; and fear God that it may be well with you

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They will ask thee concerning the phases of the moon: Answer, they are times appointed unto men, and to shew the season of the pilgrimage to Mecca. It is not righteousness that ye enter your houses by the back parts thereof, but righteousness is of him who feareth God. Therefore enter your houses by their doors; and fear God, that ye may be happy

George Sale · published 1734

Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Fight in God's way with those who fight with you, but transgress not; verily, God loves not those who do transgress

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And fight for the cause of God against those who fight against you: but commit not the injustice of attacking them first: God loveth not such injustice

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And fight for the religion of God against those who fight against you, but transgress not by attacking them first, for God loveth not the transgressors

George Sale · published 1734

And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there, but if they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the reward of disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Kill them wherever ye find them, and drive them out from whence they drive you out; for sedition is worse than slaughter; but fight them not by the Sacred Mosque until they fight you there; then kill them, for such is the recompense of those that misbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And kill them wherever ye shall find them, and eject them from whatever place they have ejected you; for civil discord is worse than carnage: yet attack them not at the sacred Mosque, unless they attack you therein; but if they attack you, slay them. Such the reward of the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And kill them wherever ye find them, and turn them out of that whereof they have dispossessed you, for temptation to idolatry is more grievous than slaughter: Yet fight not against them in the holy temple, until they attack you therein; but if they attack you, slay them there. This shall be the reward of the infidels

George Sale · published 1734

But if they desist, then lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they desist, then, verily, God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if they desist, then verily God is Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if they desist, God is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for Allah. But if they desist, then let there be no hostility except against wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But fight them that there be no sedition and that the religion may be God's; but, if they desist, then let there be no hostility save against the unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Fight therefore against them until there be no more civil discord, and the only worship be that of God: but if they desist, then let there be no hostility, save against the wicked

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Fight therefore against them, until there be no temptation to idolatry, and the religion be God's: But if they desist, then let there be no hostility, except against the ungodly

George Sale · published 1734

The forbidden month for the forbidden month, and forbidden things in retaliation. And one who attacketh you, attack him in like manner as he attacked you. Observe your duty to Allah, and know that Allah is with those who ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The sacred month for the sacred month; for all sacred things demand retaliation; and whoso transgresses against you, transgress against him like as he transgressed against you; but fear ye God, and know that God is with those who fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The sacred month and the sacred precincts are under the safeguard of reprisals: whoever offereth violence to you, offer ye the like violence to him, and fear God, and know that God is with those who fear Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

A sacred month for a sacred month, and the holy limits of Mecca, if they attack you therein, do ye also attack them therein in retaliation; and whoever transgresseth against you by so doing, do ye transgress against him in like manner as he hath transgressed against you, and fear God, and know that God is with those who fear him

George Sale · published 1734

Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah, and be not cast by your own hands to ruin; and do good. Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Expend in alms in God's way and be not cast by your own hands into perdition; but do good, for God loves those who do good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Give freely for the cause of God, and throw not yourselves with your own hands into ruin; and do good, for God loveth those who do good

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Contribute out of your substance toward the defence of the religion of God, and throw not your selves with your own hands into perdition; and do good, for God loveth those who do good

George Sale · published 1734