Al-Hajj 22:9 – 22:68

Turning away in pride to beguile (men) from the way of Allah. For him in this world is ignominy, and on the Day of Resurrection We make him taste the doom of burning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

twisting his neck from the way of God; for him is disgrace in this world, and we will make him taste, upon the resurrection day, the torment of burning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Turning aside in scorn to mislead others from the way of God! Disgrace shall be his in this world; and on the day of the resurrection, We will make him taste the torment of the burning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

proudly turning his side, that he may seduce men from the way of God. Ignominy shall attend him in this world; and on the day of resurrection We will make him taste the torment of burning

George Sale · published 1734

(And unto him it will be said): This is for that which thy two hands have sent before, and because Allah is no oppressor of His slaves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is for what thy hands have done before, and for that God is not unjust unto His servants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This, for thy handywork of old! for God is not unjust to His servants

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

when it shall be said unto him, this thou sufferest because of that which thy hands have formerly committed; for God is not unjust towards mankind

George Sale · published 1734

And among mankind is he who worshippeth Allah upon a narrow marge so that if good befalleth him he is content therewith, but if a trial befalleth him, he falleth away utterly. He loseth both the world and the Hereafter. That is the sheer loss

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And amongst men is one who serves God (wavering) on a brink; and if there befall him good, he is comforted; but if there befall him a trial, he turns round again, and loses this world and the next - that is an obvious loss

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

There are some who serve God in a single point. If good come upon one of them, he resteth in it; but if trial come upon him, he turneth him round (to infidelity) with the loss both of this world and of the next! This same is the clear ruin

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There are some men who serve God in a wavering manner, standing, as it were, on the verge of the true religion. If good befall one of them, he resteth satisfied therein; but if any tribulation befall him, he turneth himself round, with the loss both of this world, and of the life to come. This is manifest perdition

George Sale · published 1734

He calleth, beside Allah, unto that which hurteth him not nor benefiteth him. That is the far error

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He calls, besides God, on what can neither harm him nor profit him;- that is a wide error

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He calleth upon that beside God which can neither hurt him nor profit him. This same is the far-gone error

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He will call upon that, besides God, which can neither hurt him, nor profit him. This is an error remote from truth

George Sale · published 1734

He calleth unto him whose harm is nearer than his benefit; verily an evil patron and verily an evil friend

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He calls on him whose harm is nigher than his profit,- a bad lord and a bad comrade

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He calleth on him who would sooner hurt than profit him. Surely, bad the lord, and, surely, bad the vassal

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He will invoke him who will sooner be of hurt to his worshipper than of advantage. Such is surely a miserable patron, and a miserable companion

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah causeth those who believe and do good works to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow. Lo! Allah doth what He intendeth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, God makes those who believe and do aright enter into gardens beneath which rivers flow; verily, God does what He will

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But God will bring in those who shall believe and do the things that are right, into gardens 'neath which the rivers flow: for God doth that which He pleaseth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But God will introduce those who shall believe, and do righteous works, into gardens through which rivers flow; for God doth that which He pleaseth

George Sale · published 1734

Whoso is wont to think (through envy) that Allah will not give him (Muhammad) victory in the world and the Hereafter (and is enraged at the thought of his victory), let him stretch a rope up to the roof (of his dwelling), and let him hang himself. Then let him see whether his strategy dispelleth that whereat he rageth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He who thinks that God will never help him in this world or the next - let him stretch a cord to the roof and put an end to himself; and let him cut it and see if his stratagem will remove what he is enraged at

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Let him who thinketh that God will not help His Apostle in this world and in the next, stretch a cord aloft as if to destroy himself; then let him cut it, and see whether his devices can bring that to nought at which he was angry

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whoso thinketh that God will not assist his apostle in this world, and in the world to come, let him strain a rope towards heaven, then let him put an end to his life, and see whether his devices can render that ineffectual, for which he was angry

George Sale · published 1734

Thus We reveal it as plain revelations, and verily Allah guideth whom He will

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus have we sent down manifest signs; for, verily, God guides whom He will

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thus send we down the Koran with its clear signs (verses): and because God guideth whom He pleaseth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus do We send down the Koran, being evident signs; for God directeth whom He pleaseth

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who believe (this revelation), and those who are Jews, and the Sabaeans and the Christians and the Magians and the idolaters - Lo! Allah will decide between them on the Day of Resurrection. Lo! Allah is Witness over all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the Sabaeans, and the Christians, and the Magians, and those who join other gods with God, verily, God will decide between them on the resurrection day; verily, God is witness over all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

As to those who believe, and the Jews, and the Sabeites, and the Christians, and the Magians, and those who join other gods with God, of a truth, God shall decide between them on the day of resurrection: for God is witness of all things

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As to the true believers, and those who judaize, and the Sabians, and the Christians, and Magians, and the idolaters; verily God shall judge between them on the day of resurrection; for God is witness of all things

George Sale · published 1734

Hast thou not seen that unto Allah payeth adoration whosoever is in the heavens and whosoever is in the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the hills, and the trees, and the beasts, and many of mankind, while there are many unto whom the doom is justly due. He whom Allah scorneth, there is none to give him honour. Lo! Allah doeth what He will

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they not see that God, whosoever is in the heavens adores Him, and whosoever is in the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the mountains, and the beasts, and many among men, though many a one deserves the torments? Whomsoever God abases there is none to honour him; verily, God does what He pleases

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Seest thou not that all in the Heavens and all on the Earth adoreth God? the sun and the moon and the stars, and the mountains, and the trees, and the beasts, and many men? But of many is chastisement the due: And whom God shall disgrace there shall be none to honour: God doth that which pleaseth Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Dost thou not perceive that all creatures both in heaven and on earth adore God; and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the mountains, and the beasts, and many men? But many are worthy of chastisement: And whomsoever God shall render despicable, there shall be none to honour; for God doth that which He pleaseth

George Sale · published 1734

These twain (the believers and the disbelievers) are two opponents who contend concerning their Lord. But as for those who disbelieve, garments of fire will be cut out for them; boiling fluid will be poured down on their heads

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These are two disputants who dispute about their Lord, but those who misbelieve, for them are cut out garments of fire, there shall be poured over their heads boiling water

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These, the Faithful and the Infidels, are the two disputants who dispute concerning their Lord: but for those who have disbelieved, garments of fire shall be cut out; the boiling water shall be poured down upon their heads

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These are two opposite parties, who dispute concerning their Lord. And they who believe not, shall have garments of fire fitted unto them: boiling water shall be poured on their heads

George Sale · published 1734

Whereby that which is in their bellies, and their skins too, will be melted

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

wherewith what is in their bellies shall be dissolved and their skins too

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

All that is in their bowels, and their skins, shall be dissolved

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

their bowels shall be dissolved thereby, and also their skins

George Sale · published 1734

And for them are hooked rods of iron

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and for them are maces of iron

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

and there are maces of iron for them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and they shall be beaten with maces of iron

George Sale · published 1734

Whenever, in their anguish, they would go forth from thence they are driven back therein and (it is said unto them): Taste the doom of burning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Whenever they desire to come forth therefrom through pain, they are sent back into it:. 'And taste ye the torment of the burning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So oft as they, for very anguish, would fain come forth thence, back shall they be turned into it: and - "Taste ye the torment of the burning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

So often as they shall endeavour to get out of hell, because of the anguish of their torments, they shall be dragged back into the same; and their tormentors shall say unto them, taste ye the pain of burning

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah will cause those who believe and do good works to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will be allowed armlets of gold, and pearls, and their raiment therein will be silk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, God will make those who believe and do right enter into gardens beneath which rivers flow; they shall be bedecked therein with bracelets of gold and with pearls, and their garments therein shall be of silk

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But God will bring in those who shall have believed, and done the things that are right, into gardens 'neath which the rivers flow. Adorned shall they be therein with golden bracelets and with pearls, and their raiment therein shall be of silk

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God will introduce those who shall believe, and act righteously, into gardens through which rivers flow: They shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and pearls; and their vestures therein shall be silk

George Sale · published 1734

They are guided unto gentle speech; they are guided unto the path of the Glorious One

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and they shall be guided to the goodly speech, and they shall be guided to the laudable way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For they were guided to the best of words; guided to the glorious path

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They are directed unto a good saying; and are directed into the honourable way

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who disbelieve and bar (men) from the way of Allah and from the Inviolable Place of Worship, which We have appointed for mankind together, the dweller therein and the nomad: whosoever seeketh wrongful partiality therein, him We shall cause to taste a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who misbelieve and who turn men away from God's path and the Sacred Mosque, which we have made for all men alike, the dweller therein, and the stranger, and he who desires therein profanation with injustice, we will make him taste grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But those who believe not, and seduce others from the way of God, and from the Holy Mosque which we have appointed to all men, alike for those who abide therein, and for the stranger; And those who seek impiously to profane it, we will cause to taste a grievous punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But they who shall disbelieve, and obstruct the way of God, and hinder men from visiting the holy temple of Mecca, which We have appointed for a place of worship unto all men: The inhabitant thereof, and the stranger have an equal right to visit it: And whosoever shall seek impiously to profane it, We will cause him to taste a grievous torment

George Sale · published 1734

And (remember) when We prepared for Abraham the place of the (holy) House, saying: Ascribe thou no thing as partner unto Me, and purify My House for those who make the round (thereof) and those who stand and those who bow and make prostration

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when we established for Abraham the place of the House, (saying), 'Associate naught with me, but cleanse my House for those who make the circuits, for those who stand to pray, for those who bow, and for those too who adore

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And call to mind when we assigned the site of the House to Abraham and said: "Unite not aught with Me in worship, and cleanse My House for those who go in procession round it, and who stand or bow in worship

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Call to mind when We gave the site of the house of the Caaba for an abode unto Abraham, saying, do not associate any thing with Me; and cleanse my house for those who compass it, and who stand up, and who bow down to worship

George Sale · published 1734

And proclaim unto mankind the pilgrimage. They will come unto thee on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every deep ravine

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And proclaim amongst men the Pilgrimage; let them come to you on foot and on every slim camel, from every deep pass

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And proclaim to the peoples a PILGRIMAGE: Let them come to thee on foot and on every fleet camel, arriving by every deep defile

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And proclaim unto the people a solemn pilgrimage; let them come unto thee on foot, and on every lean camel, arriving from every distant road

George Sale · published 1734

That they may witness things that are of benefit to them, and mention the name of Allah on appointed days over the beast of cattle that He hath bestowed upon them. Then eat thereof and feed therewith the poor unfortunate

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that they may witness advantages for them, and may mention the name of God for the stated days over what God has provided them with of brute beasts, then eat thereof and feed the badly off, the poor

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That they may bear witness of its benefits to them, and may make mention of God's name on the appointed days, over the brute beasts with which He hath supplied them for sustenance: Therefore eat thereof yourselves, and feed the needy, the poor

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

that they may be witnesses of the advantages which accrew to them from the visiting this holy place, and may commemorate the name of God on the appointed days, in gratitude for the brute cattle which He hath bestowed on them. Wherefore eat thereof, and feed the needy, and the poor

George Sale · published 1734

Then let them make an end of their unkemptness and pay their vows and go around the ancient House

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then let them finish the neglect of their persons, and let them pay their vows and make the circuit round the old House

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then let them bring the neglect of their persons to a close, and let them pay their vows, and circuit the ancient House

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Afterwards let them put an end to the neglect of their persons; and let them pay their vows, and compass the ancient house

George Sale · published 1734

That (is the command). And whoso magnifieth the sacred things of Allah, it will be well for him in the sight of his Lord. The cattle are lawful unto you save that which hath been told you. So shun the filth of idols, and shun lying speech

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That do. And whoso magnifies the sacred things of God it is better for him with his Lord. 'Cattle are lawful for you, except what is recited to you; and avoid the abomination of idols, and avoid speaking falsely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This do. And he that respecteth the sacred ordinances of God, this will be best for him with his Lord. The flesh of cattle is allowed you, save of those already specified to you. Shun ye, therefore, the pollutions of idols; and shun ye the word of falsehood

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This let them do. And whoever shall regard the sacred ordinances of God; this will be better for him in the sight of his Lord. All sorts of cattle are allowed you to eat, except what hath been read unto you, in former passages of the Koran, to be forbidden. But depart from the abomination of idols, and avoid speaking that which is false: Being orthodox in respect to God

George Sale · published 1734

Turning unto Allah (only), not ascribing partners unto Him; for whoso ascribeth partners unto Allah, it is as if he had fallen from the sky and the birds had snatched him or the wind had blown him to a far-off place

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

being 'Hanifs to God, not associating aught with Him; for he who associates aught with God, it is as though he had fallen from heaven, and the birds snatch him up, or the wind blows him away into a far distant place

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Sound in faith Godward, uniting no god with Him; for whoever uniteth gods with God, is like that which falleth from on high, and the birds snatch it away, or the wind wafteth it to a distant place

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

associating no other god with Him; for whoever associateth any other with God, is like that which falleth from heaven, and which the birds snatch away, or the wind bloweth to a far distant place

George Sale · published 1734

That (is the command). And whoso magnifieth the offerings consecrated to Allah, it surely is from devotion of the hearts

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That - and he who makes grand the symbols of God, they come from piety of heart

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This do. And they who respect the rites of God, perform an action which proceedeth from piety of heart

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is so. And whoso maketh valuable offerings unto God; verily they proceed from the piety of men's hearts

George Sale · published 1734

Therein are benefits for you for an appointed term; and afterward they are brought for sacrifice unto the ancient House

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Therein have ye advantages for an appointed time, then the place for sacrificing them is at the old House

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Ye may obtain advantages from the cattle up to the set time for slaying them: then, the place for sacrificing them is at the ancient House

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Ye receive various advantages from the cattle designed for sacrifices, until a determined time for slaying them: Then the place of sacrificing them is at the ancient house

George Sale · published 1734

And for every nation have We appointed a ritual, that they may mention the name of Allah over the beast of cattle that He hath given them for food; and your god is One God, therefor surrender unto Him. And give good tidings (O Muhammad) to the humble

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

To every nation have we appointed rites, to mention the name of God over what He has provided them with of brute beasts; and your God is one God, to Him then be resigned, and give glad tidings to the lowly

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And to every people have we appointed rites, that they may commemorate the name of God over the brute beasts which He hath provided for them. And your God is the one God. To Him, therefore, surrender yourselves: and bear thou good tidings to those who humble them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto the professors of every religion have We appointed certain rites, that they may commemorate the name of God on slaying the brute cattle which He hath provided for them. Your God is one God: Wherefore resign your selves wholly unto Him. And do thou bear good tidings unto those who humble themselves

George Sale · published 1734

Whose hearts fear when Allah is mentioned, and the patient of whatever may befall them, and those who establish worship and who spend of that We have bestowed on them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

whose hearts when God is mentioned are afraid, and to those who are patient of what befalls them, and to those who are steadfast in prayer and of what we have given them expend in alms

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whose hearts, when mention is made of God, thrill with awe; and to those who remain steadfast under all that be-falleth them, and observe prayer, and give alms of that with which we have supplied them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

whose hearts, when mention is made of God, are struck with fear; and unto those who patiently endure that which befalleth them; and who duely perform their prayers, and give alms out of what We have bestowed on them

George Sale · published 1734

And the camels! We have appointed them among the ceremonies of Allah. Therein ye have much good. So mention the name of Allah over them when they are drawn up in lines. Then when their flanks fall (dead), eat thereof and feed the beggar and the suppliant. Thus have We made them subject unto you, that haply ye may give thanks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The bulky (camels) we have made for you one of the symbols of God, therein have ye good; so mention the name of God over them as they stand in a row, and when they fall down (dead) eat of them, and feed the easily contented and him who begs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the camels have we appointed you for the sacrifice to God: much good have ye in them. Make mention, therefore, of the name of God over them when ye slay them, as they stand in a row; and when they are fallen over on their sides, eat of them, and feed him who is content and asketh not, and him who asketh. Thus have We subjected them to you, to the intent ye should be thankful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The camels slain for sacrifice have We appointed for you as symbols of your obedience unto God: Ye also receive other advantages from them. Wherefore commemorate the name of God over them, when ye slay them, standing on their feet disposed in right order: And when they are fallen down dead, eat of them; and give to eat thereof both unto him who is content with what is given him, without asking, and unto him who asketh. Thus have We given you dominion over them, that ye might return Us thanks

George Sale · published 1734

Their flesh and their food reach not Allah, but the devotion from you reacheth Him. Thus have We made them subject unto you that ye may magnify Allah that He hath guided you. And give good tidings (O Muhammad) to the good

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus have we subjected them to you; haply, ye may give thanks! Their meat will never reach to God, nor yet their blood, but the piety from you will reach to Him. Thus hath He subjected them to you that ye may magnify God for guiding you: and give thou glad tidiness to those who do good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By no means can their flesh reach unto God, neither their blood; but piety on your part reacheth Him. Thus hath He subjected them to you, that ye might magnify God for His guidance: moreover, announce to those who do good deeds

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their flesh is not accepted of God, neither their blood; but your piety is accepted of Him. Thus have We given you dominion over them, that ye might magnify God, for the revelations whereby He hath directed you. And bear good tidings unto the righteous

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah defendeth those who are true. Lo! Allah loveth not each treacherous ingrate

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, God will defend those who believe; verily, God loves not any misbelieving traitor

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That God will ward off mischief from believers: for God loveth not the false, the Infidel

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

that God will repel the ill designs of the infidels from the true believers; for God loveth not every perfidious unbeliever

George Sale · published 1734

Sanction is given unto those who fight because they have been wronged; and Allah is indeed Able to give them victory

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Permission is given to those who fight because they have been wronged, - and, verily, God to help them has the might

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

A sanction is given to those who, because they have suffered outrages, have taken up arms; and verily, God is well able to succour them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Permission is granted unto those who take arms against the unbelievers, for that they have been unjustly persecuted by them: -- (and God is certainly able to assist them)

George Sale · published 1734

Those who have been driven from their homes unjustly only because they said: Our Lord is Allah - For had it not been for Allah's repelling some men by means of others, cloisters and churches and oratories and mosques, wherein the name of Allah is oft mentioned, would assuredly have been pulled down. Verily Allah helpeth one who helpeth Him. Lo! Allah is Strong, Almighty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

who have been driven forth from their homes undeservedly, only for that they said, 'Our Lord is God;' and were it not for God's repelling some men with others, cloisters and churches and synagogues and mosques, wherein God's name is mentioned much, would be destroyed. But God will surely help him who helps Him; verily, God is powerful, mighty

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Those who have been driven forth from their homes wrongfully, only because they say "Our Lord is the God." And if God had not repelled some men by others, cloisters, and churches, and oratories, and mosques, wherein the name of God is ever commemorated, would surely have been destroyed. And him who helpeth God will God surely help: for God is right Strong, Mighty

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Who have been turned out of their habitations injuriously, and for no other reason than because they say, our Lord is God. And if God did not repel the violence of some men by others, verily monasteries, and churches, and synagogues, and the temples of the Moslems, wherein the name of God is frequently commemorated, would be utterly demolished. And God will certainly assist him who shall be on his side: For God is strong and mighty

George Sale · published 1734

Those who, if We give them power in the land, establish worship and pay the poor-due and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity. And Allah's is the sequel of events

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Who, if we establish them in the earth, are steadfast in prayer, and give alms, and bid what is right, and forbid what is wrong; and God's is the future of affairs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Those who, if we establish them in this land, will observe prayer, and pay the alms of obligation, and enjoin what is right, and forbid what is evil. And the final issue of all things is unto God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He will assist those who, if We establish them in the earth, will observe prayer, and give alms, and command that which is just, and forbid that which is unjust. And unto God shall be the end of all things

George Sale · published 1734

If they deny thee (Muhammad), even so the folk of Noah, and (the tribes of) A'ad and Thamud, before thee, denied (Our messengers)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they call thee liar, the people of Noah called him liar before them, as did 'Ad and Thamud

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Moreover, if they charge thee with imposture, then already, before them, the people of Noah, and Ad and Themoud

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If they accuse thee, O Mohammed, of imposture; consider that, before them, the people of Noah, and the tribes of Ad and Thamud

George Sale · published 1734

And the folk of Abraham and the folk of Lot

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and the people of Abraham, and the people of Lot

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

and the people of Abraham, and the people of Lot

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and the people of Abraham, and the people of Lot

George Sale · published 1734

(And) the dwellers in Midian. And Moses was denied; but I indulged the disbelievers a long while, then I seized them, and how (terrible) was My abhorrence

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and the fellows of Midian; and Moses was called a liar too: but I let the misbelievers range at large, and then I seized on them, and how great was the change

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

and the dwellers in Madian, have charged their prophets with imposture! Moses, too, was charged with imposture! And I bore long with the unbelievers; then seize on them: and how great was the change I wrought

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and the inhabitants of Madian, accused their prophets of imposture: And Moses was also charged with falsehood. And I granted a long respite unto the unbelievers: But afterwards I chastised them; and how different was the change I made in their condition

George Sale · published 1734

How many a township have We destroyed while it was sinful, so that it lieth (to this day) in ruins, and (how many) a deserted well and lofty tower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And how many a city have we destroyed while it yet did wrong, and it was turned over on its roofs, and (how many) a deserted well and lofty palace

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And how many cities which had been ungodly, and whose roofs are now laid low in ruin, have We destroyed! And wells have been abandoned and lofty castles

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How many cities have We destroyed, which were ungodly, and which are now fallen to ruin on their roofs? And how many wells have been abandoned, and lofty castles

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not travelled in the land, and have they hearts wherewith to feel and ears wherewith to hear? For indeed it is not the eyes that grow blind, but it is the hearts, which are within the bosoms, that grow blind

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they not travelled on through the land? and have they not hearts to understand with, or ears to hear with? for it is not their eyes which are blind, but blind are the hearts which are within their breasts

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they not journeyed through the land? Have they not hearts to understand with, or ears to hear with? It is not that to these sights their eyes are blind, but the hearts in their breasts are blind

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not therefore journey through the land? And have they not hearts to understand with, or ears to hear with? Surely as to these things their eyes are not blind, but the hearts are blind which are in their breasts

George Sale · published 1734

And they will bid thee hasten on the Doom, and Allah faileth not His promise, but lo! a Day with Allah is as a thousand years of what ye reckon

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will bid thee hasten on the torment, but God will never fail in his promise; for, verily, a day with thy Lord is as a thousand years of what ye number

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they will bid thee to hasten the chastisement. But God cannot fail His threat. And verily, a day with thy Lord is as a thousand years, as ye reckon them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They will urge thee to hasten the threatened punishment; but God will not fail to perform what He hath threatened: And verily one day with thy Lord is as a thousand years, of those which ye compute

George Sale · published 1734

And how many a township did I suffer long though it was sinful! Then I grasped it. Unto Me is the return

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And to how many a city have I given full range while it yet did wrong! then I seized on it, and unto me was the return

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

How many cities have I long borne with, wicked though they were, yet then laid hold on them to chastise them! Unto Me shall all return

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto how many cities have I granted respite, though they were wicked? Yet afterwards I chastised them: And unto Me shall they come to be judged, at the last day

George Sale · published 1734

Say: O mankind! I am only a plain warner unto you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'O ye folk! I am naught but a plain warner to you

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: O men! I am only your open warner

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, O men, verily I am only a public preacher unto you

George Sale · published 1734

Those who believe and do good works, for them is pardon and a rich provision

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but those who believe and do right, for them is forgiveness and a generous provision

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they who believe and do the things that are right, shall have forgiveness and an honourable provision

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they who believe, and do good works, shall obtain forgiveness and an honourable provision

George Sale · published 1734

While those who strive to thwart Our revelations, such are rightful owners of the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but those who strive to discredit our signs, they are the fellows of hell

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But those who strive to invalidate our signs shall be inmates of Hell

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But those who endeavour to make our signs of none effect, shall be the inhabitants, of hell

George Sale · published 1734

Never sent We a messenger or a prophet before thee but when He recited (the message) Satan proposed (opposition) in respect of that which he recited thereof. But Allah abolisheth that which Satan proposeth. Then Allah establisheth His revelations. Allah is Knower, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have not sent before thee any apostle or prophet, but that when he wished, Satan threw not something into his wish; but God annuls what Satan throws; then does God confirm his signs, and God is knowing, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have not sent any apostle or prophet before thee, among whose desires Satan injected not some wrong desire, but God shall bring to nought that which Satan had suggested. Thus shall God affirm His revelations for God is Knowing, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have sent no apostle, or prophet, before thee, but, when he read, Satan suggested some error in his reading. But God shall make void that which Satan hath suggested: Then shall God confirm his signs; for God is knowing and wise

George Sale · published 1734

That He may make that which the devil proposeth a temptation for those in whose hearts is a disease, and those whose hearts are hardened - Lo! the evil-doers are in open schism

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

to make what Satan throws a trial unto those in whose hearts is sickness, and those whose hearts are hard; and, verily, the wrong - doers are in a wide schism

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That He may make that which Satan hath injected, a trial to those in whose hearts is a disease, and whose hearts are hardened. - Verily, the wicked are in a far-gone severance from the truth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But this He permitteth, that He may make that which Satan hath suggested, a temptation unto those in whose hearts there is an infirmity, and whose hearts are hardened: -- for the ungodly are certainly in a wide disagreement from the truth

George Sale · published 1734

And that those who have been given knowledge may know that it is the truth from thy Lord, so that they may believe therein and their hearts may submit humbly unto Him. Lo! Allah verily is guiding those who believe unto a right path

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and that those who have been given 'the knowledge' may know that it is the truth from thy Lord, and may believe therein, and that their hearts may be lowly; for, verily, God surely will guide those who believe into a right way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And that they to whom "the Knowledge" hath been given, may know that the Koran is the truth from thy Lord, and may believe in it, and their hearts may acquiesce in it: for God is surely the guider of those who believe, into the straight path

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And that they on whom knowledge hath been bestowed, may know that this book is the truth from thy Lord, and may believe therein; and that their hearts may acquiesce in the same: For God is surely the director of those who believe, into the right way

George Sale · published 1734

And those who disbelieve will not cease to be in doubt thereof until the Hour come upon them unawares, or there come unto them the doom of a disastrous day

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But those who misbelieve will not cease to be in doubt thereof until the Hour comes on them suddenly, or there comes on them the torment of the barren day

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But the Infidels will not cease to doubt concerning it, until "the Hour" come suddenly upon them, or until the chastisement of the day of desolation come upon them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But the infidels will not cease to doubt concerning it, until the hour of judgment cometh suddenly upon them; or until the punishment of a grievous day overtake them

George Sale · published 1734

The Sovereignty on that day will be Allah's, He will judge between them. Then those who believed and did good works will be in Gardens of Delight

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The kingdom on that day shall be God's, He shall judge between them; and those who believe and do aright shall be in gardens of pleasure

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On that day the Kingdom shall be God's: He shall judge between them: and they who shall have believed and done the things that are right, shall be in gardens of delight

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On that day the kingdom shall be God's: He shall judge between them. And they who shall have believed, and shall have wrought righteousness, shall be in gardens of pleasure

George Sale · published 1734

While those who disbelieved and denied Our revelations, for them will be a shameful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but those who misbelieve and say our signs are lies, these - for them is shameful woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But they who were Infidels and treated our signs as lies - these then - their's a shameful chastisement

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But they who shall have disbelieved, and shall have charged our signs with falsehood, those shall suffer a shameful punishment

George Sale · published 1734

Those who fled their homes for the cause of Allah and then were slain or died, Allah verily will provide for them a good provision. Lo! Allah, He verily is Best of all who make provision

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those who flee in God's way, and then are slain or die, God will provide them with a goodly provision; for, verily, God is the best of providers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And as to those who fled their country for the cause of God, and were afterwards slain, or died, surely with goodly provision will God provide for them! for verily, God! He, surely, is the best of providers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And as to those who shall have fled their country for the sake of God's true religion, and afterwards shall have been slain, or shall have died; on them will God bestow an excellent provision; and God is the best provider

George Sale · published 1734

Assuredly He will cause them to enter by an entry that they will love. Lo! Allah verily is Knower, Indulgent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He shall surely make them enter by an entrance that they like; for, verily, God is knowing, clement

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He will assuredly bring them in with an in-bringing that shall please them well: for verily, God is right Knowing, Gracious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He will surely introduce them with an introduction with which they shall be well-pleased: For God is knowing and gracious

George Sale · published 1734

That (is so). And whoso hath retaliated with the like of that which he was made to suffer and then hath (again) been wronged, Allah will succour him. Lo! Allah verily is Mild, Forgiving

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That (is so). Whoever punishes with the like of what he has been injured with, and shall then be outraged again, God shall surely help him; verily, God pardons, forgives

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So shall it be. And whoever in making exact reprisal for injury done him, shall again be wronged, God will assuredly aid him: for God is most Merciful, Gracious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is so. Whoever shall take a vengeance equal to the injury which hath been done him, and shall afterwards be unjustly treated; verily God will assist him: For God is merciful, and ready to forgive

George Sale · published 1734

That is because Allah maketh the night to pass into the day and maketh the day to pass into the night, and because Allah is Hearer, Seer

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That for that God joins on the night to the day, and joins on the day to the night, and that God is hearing, seeing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So shall it be; for that God causeth the night to enter in upon the day, and He causeth the day to enter in upon the night: and for that God Heareth, Seeth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall be done, for that God causeth the night to succeed the day, and He causeth the day to succeed the night; and for that God both heareth and seeth

George Sale · published 1734

That is because Allah, He is the True, and that whereon they call instead of Him, it is the false, and because Allah, He is the High, the Great

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that is for that God is the truth, and for that what ye call on beside Him is falsehood, and that God is the high, the great

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So shall it be, for that God is the truth; and because what they call on beside Him is vanity: and because God is the Lofty, the Mighty

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This, because God is truth, and because what they invoke besides Him, is vanity; and for that God is the high, the mighty

George Sale · published 1734

Seest thou not how Allah sendeth down water from the sky and then the earth becometh green upon the morrow? Lo! Allah is Subtile, Aware

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Hast thou not seen that God sends down from the sky water, and on the morrow the earth is green? verily, God is kind and well aware

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Seest thou not that God sendeth down water from Heaven, and that on the morrow the earth is clad with verdure? for God is benignant, cognisant of all

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Dost thou not see that God sendeth down water from heaven, and the earth becometh green? For God is gracious and wise

George Sale · published 1734

Unto Him belongeth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. Lo! Allah, He verily is the Absolute, the Owner of Praise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

His is what is in the heavens and what is in the earth; and, verily, God is rich and to be praised

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

His, all in the Heavens and all on Earth: and verily, God! He assuredly is the Rich, the Praiseworthy

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in heaven and on earth: And God is self-sufficient, worthy to be praised

George Sale · published 1734

Hast thou not seen how Allah hath made all that is in the earth subservient unto you? And the ship runneth upon the sea by His command, and He holdeth back the heaven from falling on the earth unless by His leave. Lo! Allah is, for mankind, Full of Pity, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Hast thou not seen that God has subjected for you what is in the earth, and the ship that runs on in the sea at His bidding, and He holds back the sky from falling on the earth save at His bidding? verily, God to men is gracious, merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Seest thou not that God hath put under you whatever is in the earth; and the ships which traverse the sea at His bidding? And He holdeth back the heaven that it fall not on the earth, unless He permit it! for God is right Gracious to mankind, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Dost thou not see that God hath subjected whatever is in the earth to your service, and also the ships which sail in the sea, by his command? And He with-holdeth the heaven that it fall not on the earth, unless by his permission: For God is gracious unto mankind, and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And He it is Who gave you life, then He will cause you to die, and then will give you life (again). Lo! man is verily an ingrate

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who quickens you, then makes you die, then will He quicken you again - verily, man is indeed ungrateful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He it is who hath given you life, then will cause you to die, then will give you life - of a truth man is all ungrateful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who hath given you life, and will hereafter cause you to die; afterwards He will again raise you to life, at the resurrection: But man is surely ungrateful

George Sale · published 1734

Unto each nation have We given sacred rites which they are to perform; so let them not dispute with thee of the matter, but summon thou unto thy Lord. Lo! thou indeed followest right guidance

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

For every nation have we made rites which they observe; let them not then dispute about the matter, but call upon thy Lord; verily, thou art surely in a right guidance

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To every people have we appointed observances which they observe. Therefore, let them not dispute this matter with thee, but bid them to thy Lord, for thou art on the right way

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto the professors of every religion have We appointed certain rites, which they observe. Let them not therefore dispute with thee concerning this matter; but invite them unto thy Lord: For thou followest the right direction

George Sale · published 1734

And if they wrangle with thee, say: Allah is Best Aware of what ye do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they wrangle with thee, say, 'God best knows what ye do

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if they debate with thee, then Say: God best knoweth what ye do

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if they enter into debate with thee, answer, God well knoweth that which ye do

George Sale · published 1734