Al-Ankaboot 29:33 – Ar-Room 30:23

And when Our messengers came unto Lot, he was troubled upon their account, for he could not protect them; but they said: Fear not, nor grieve! Lo! we are to deliver thee and thy household, (all) save thy wife, who is of those who stay behind

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when our messengers came to Lot, he was vexed for them, and his arm was straitened for them; and they said, 'Fear not, neither grieve; we are about to save thee and thy people, except thy wife, who is of those who linger

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when our messengers came to Lot, he was troubled for them, and his arm was too weak to protect them; and they said, "Fear not, and distress not thyself, for thee and thy family will we save, except thy wife; she will be of those who linger

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when our messengers came unto Lot, he was troubled for them, and his arm was straitened concerning them. But they said, fear not, neither be grieved; for we will deliver thee and thy family, except thy wife; for she shall be one of those who remain behind

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We are about to bring down upon the folk of this township a fury from the sky because they are evil-livers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, we are about to send down upon the people of this city a horror from heaven, for that they have sinned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We will surely bring down upon the dwellers in this city vengeance from Heaven for the excesses they have committed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We will surely bring down upon the inhabitants of this city vengeance from heaven, for that they have been wicked doers

George Sale · published 1734

And verily of that We have left a clear sign for people who have sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we have left therefrom a manifest sign unto a people who have sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And in what we have left of it is a clear sign to men of understanding

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We have left thereof a manifest sign unto people who understand

George Sale · published 1734

And unto Midian We sent Shu'eyb, their brother. He said: O my people! Serve Allah, and look forward to the Last Day, and do not evil, making mischief, in the earth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And unto Midian we sent their brother Sho'haib, and he said, 'My people, serve God, and hope for the last day; and waste not the land, despoiling it

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And to Madian we sent their brother Shoaib. And he said, "Oh! my people! worship God, and expect the latter day, and enact not in the land deeds of harmful excess

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And unto the inhabitants of Madian We sent their brother Shoaib; and he said unto them, O my people, serve God, and expect the last day; and transgress not, acting corruptly in the earth

George Sale · published 1734

But they denied him, and the dreadful earthquake took them, and morning found them prostrate in their dwelling place

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But they called him liar; and the convulsion seized them, and on the morrow they lay in their dwellings prone

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But they treated him as an impostor: so an earthquake assailed them; and at morn they were found prostrate and dead in their dwellings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But they accused him of imposture; wherefore a storm from heaven assailed them, and in the morning they were found in their dwellings dead and prostrate

George Sale · published 1734

And (the tribes of) A'ad and Thamud! (Their fate) is manifest unto you from their (ruined and deserted) dwellings. Satan made their deeds seem fair unto them and so debarred them from the Way, though they were keen observers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And 'Ad and Thamud - but it is plain to you from their habitations; for Satan made seemly to them their works, and turned them from the way, sagacious though they were

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we destroyed Ad and Themoud. Already is this made plain to you in the ruins of their dwellings. For Satan had made their own works fair seeming to them, and drew them from the right path, keen-sighted though they were

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We also destroyed the tribes of Ad, and Thamud; and this is well known unto you from what yet remains of their dwellings. And Satan prepared their works for them, and turned them aside from the way of truth; although they were sagacious people

George Sale · published 1734

And Korah, Pharaoh and Haman! Moses came unto them with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty), but they were boastful in the land. And they were not winners (in the race)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And Korah and Pharaoh and Haman - Moses did come to them with manifest signs, but they were too big with pride in the earth, although they could not outstrip us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Corah and Pharaoh and Haman. With proofs of his mission did Moses come to them, and they behaved proudly on the earth; but us they could not outstrip

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We likewise destroyed Karun, and Pharaoh, and Haman. Moses came unto them with evident miracles; and they behaved themselves insolently in the earth: But they could not escape our vengeance

George Sale · published 1734

So We took each one in his sin; of them was he on whom We sent a hurricane, and of them was he who was overtaken by the (Awful) Cry, and of them was he whom We caused the earth to swallow, and of them was he whom We drowned. It was not for Allah to wrong them, but they wronged themselves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And each of them we seized in his sin; and of them were some against whom we sent a sandstorm; and of them were some whom the noise seized; and of them were some with whom we cleaved the earth open; and of them were some we drowned: God would not have wronged them, but it was themselves they wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For, every one of them did we seize in his sin. Against some of them did we send a stone-charged wind: Some of them did the terrible cry of Gabriel surprise: for some of them we cleaved the earth; and some of them we drowned. And it was not God who would deal wrongly by them, but they wronged themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Every of them did We destroy in his sin. Against some of them We sent a violent wind: Some of them did a terrible noise from heaven destroy: Some of them did We cause the earth to swallow up: And some of them We drowned. Neither was God disposed to treat them unjustly; but they dealt unjustly with their own souls

George Sale · published 1734

The likeness of those who choose other patrons than Allah is as the likeness of the spider when she taketh unto herself a house, and lo! the frailest of all houses is the spider's house, if they but knew

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The likeness of those who take, beside God, patrons is as the likeness of a spider, that takes to himself a house; and, verily, the weakest of houses is a spider's house, if they did but know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The likeness for those who take to themselves guardians instead of God is the likeness of the SPIDER who buildeth her a house: But verily, frailest of all houses surely is the house of the spider. Did they but know this

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The likness of those who take other patrons besides God, is as the likeness of the spider, which maketh herself a house: But the weakest of all houses surely is the house of the spider; if they knew this

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah knoweth what thing they invoke instead of Him. He is the Mighty, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, God knows whatever thing they call upon beside Him; for He is the mighty, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God truly knoweth all that they call on beside Him; and He is the Mighty, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover God knoweth what things they invoke, besides Him; and He is the mighty, the wise

George Sale · published 1734

As for these similitudes, We coin them for mankind, but none will grasp their meaning save the wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These are parables which we have struck out for men; but none will understand them, save those who know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These similitudes do we set forth to men: and none understand them except the wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These similitudes do We propound unto men: But none understand them, except the wise

George Sale · published 1734

Allah created the heavens and the earth with truth. Lo! therein is indeed a portent for believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God created the heavens and the earth in truth; verily, in this is a sign unto believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God hath created the Heavens and the Earth for a serious end. Verily in this is a sign to those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath created the heavens and the earth in truth: Verily herein is a sign unto the true believers

George Sale · published 1734

Recite that which hath been inspired in thee of the Scripture, and establish worship. Lo! worship preserveth from lewdness and iniquity, but verily remembrance of Allah is more important. And Allah knoweth what ye do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Recite what has been revealed to thee of the Book; and be steadfast in prayer; verily, prayer forbids sin and wrong; and surely the mention of God is greater; for God knows what ye do

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Recite the portions of the Book which have been revealed to thee and discharge the duty of prayer: for prayer restraineth from the filthy and the blame-worthy. And the gravest duty is the remembrance of God; and God knoweth what ye do

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Rehearse that which hath been revealed unto thee of the book of the Koran: And be constant at prayer; for prayer preserveth a man from filthy crimes, and from that which is blamable; and the remembering of God is surely a most important duty. God knoweth that which ye do

George Sale · published 1734

And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it be in (a way) that is better, save with such of them as do wrong; and say: We believe in that which hath been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our Allah and your Allah is One, and unto Him we surrender

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And do not wrangle with the people of the Book, except for what is better; save with those who have been unjust amongst them and who say, 'We believe in what is sent down to us, And what has been sent down to you; our God and your God is one, and we are unto Him resigned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Dispute not, unless in kindly sort, with the people of the Book; save with such of them as have dealt wrongfully with you: And say ye, "We believe in what hath been sent down to us and hath been sent down to you. Our God and your God is one, and to him are we self-surrendered" (Muslims)

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Dispute not against those who have received the scriptures, unless in the mildest manner; except against such of them as behave injuriously towards you: And say, we believe in the revelation which hath been sent down unto us, and also in that which hath been sent down unto you; our God and your God is one, and unto Him are we resigned

George Sale · published 1734

In like manner We have revealed unto thee the Scripture, and those unto whom We gave the Scripture aforetime will believe therein; and of these (also) there are some who believe therein. And none deny Our revelations save the disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus did we send down to thee the Book; and every one to whom we have given the Book believes therein. But these will not believe therein; though none gainsay our signs except the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thus have we sent down the Book of the Koran to thee: and they to whom we have given the Book of the law believe in it: and of these Arabians there are those who believe in it: and none, save the Infidels, reject our signs

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus have We sent down the book of the Koran unto thee: And they unto whom We have given the former scriptures, believe therein; and of these Arabians also there is who believeth therein: And none reject our signs, except the obstinate infidels

George Sale · published 1734

And thou (O Muhammad) wast not a reader of any scripture before it, nor didst thou write it with thy right hand, for then might those have doubted, who follow falsehood

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thou couldst not recite before this any book, nor write it with thy right hand, for in that case those who deem it vain would have doubted

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thou didst not recite any book (of revelation) before it: with that right hand of thine thou didst not transcribe one: else might they who treat it as a vain thing have justly doubted

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thou couldest not read any book before this; neither couldest thou write it with thy right hand: Then had the gainsayers justly doubted of the divine original thereof

George Sale · published 1734

But it is clear revelations in the hearts of those who have been given knowledge, and none deny Our revelations save wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Nay, but it is evident signs in the breasts of those who are endued with knowledge, and none but the unjust would gainsay our signs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But it is a clear sign in the hearts of those whom "the knowledge" hath reached. None except the wicked reject our signs

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But the same is evident signs in the breasts of those who have received understanding: For none reject our signs, except the unjust

George Sale · published 1734

And they say: Why are not portents sent down upon him from his Lord? Say: Portents are with Allah only, and I am but a plain warner

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They say, 'Unless there be sent down upon him signs from his Lord -;' say, 'Verily, signs are with God, and, verily, I am an obvious warner

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they say, "Unless a sign be sent down to him from his Lord. . . ." SAY: Signs are in the power of God alone. I am only a plain spoken warner

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They say, unless a sign be sent down unto him from his Lord, we will not believe. Answer, signs are in the power of God alone; and I am no more than a public preacher

George Sale · published 1734

Is it not enough for them that We have sent down unto thee the Scripture which is read unto them? Lo! herein verily is mercy, and a reminder for folk who believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Is it not enough for them that we have sent down to thee the Book which thou dost recite to them? verily, in that is a mercy and a reminder to a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Is it not enough for them that we have sent down to thee the Book to be recited to them? In this verily is a mercy and a warning to those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Is it not sufficient for them that We have sent down unto thee the book of the Koran, to be read unto them? Verily herein is a mercy, and an admonition unto people who believe

George Sale · published 1734

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Allah sufficeth for witness between me and you. He knoweth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth. And those who believe in vanity and disbelieve in Allah, they it is who are the losers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'God is witness enough between me and you; He knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth; and those who believe in falsehood and misbelieve in God, they shall be the losers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: God is witness enough between me and you. He knoweth all that is in the Heavens and the Earth, and they who believe in vain things and disbelieve in God - these shall be the lost ones

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, God is a sufficient witness between me and you: He knoweth whatever is in heaven and earth; and those who believe in vain idols, and deny God, they shall perish

George Sale · published 1734

They bid thee hasten on the doom (of Allah). And if a term had not been appointed, the doom would assuredly have come unto them (ere now). And verily it will come upon them suddenly when they perceive not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will wish thee to hasten on the torment; but were it not for a stated and appointed time, the torment would have come upon them suddenly, while yet they did not perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They will challenge thee to hasten the punishment: but had there not been a season fixed for it, that punishment had already come upon them. But it shall overtake them suddenly when they look not for it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They will urge thee to hasten the punishment which they defy thee to bring down upon them: If there had not been a determined time for their respite, the punishment had come upon them before this; but it shall surely overtake them suddenly, and they shall not foresee it

George Sale · published 1734

They bid thee hasten on the doom, when lo! hell verily will encompass the disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will wish thee to hurry on the torment, but, verily, hell encompasses the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They will challenge thee to hasten the punishment: but verily Hell shall be round about the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They urge thee to bring down vengeance swiftly upon them: But hell shall surely encompass the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

On the day when the doom will overwhelm them from above them and from underneath their feet, and He will say: Taste what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

On the day when the torment shall cover them from above them and from beneath their feet, and He shall say, 'Taste that which ye have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

One day the punishment shall wrap them round, both from above them and from beneath their feet; and God will say, "Taste ye your own doings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On a certain day their punishment shall suddenly assail them, both from above them, and from under their feet; and God shall say, taste ye the reward of that which ye have wrought

George Sale · published 1734

O my bondmen who believe! Lo! My earth is spacious. Therefor serve Me only

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O my servants who believe! verily, my land is spacious enough; me therefore do ye worship

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O my servants who have believed! Vast truly is my Earth: me, therefore! yea worship me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O my servants who have believed, verily my earth is spacious; wherefore serve Me

George Sale · published 1734

Every soul will taste of death. Then unto Us ye will be returned

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Every soul must taste of death, then unto us shall ye return

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Every soul shall taste of death. Then to us shall ye return

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Every soul shall taste death: Afterwards shall ye return unto Us

George Sale · published 1734

Those who believe and do good works, them verily We shall house in lofty dwellings of the Garden underneath which rivers flow. There they will dwell secure. How sweet the guerdon of the toilers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and those who believe and act aright, we will surely inform them of upper chambers in Paradise, beneath which rivers flow; to dwell therein for aye - pleasant is the hire of those who work

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But those who shall have believed and wrought righteousness will we lodge in gardens with palaces, beneath which the rivers flow. For ever shall they abide therein. How goodly the reward of those who labour

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and as for those who shall have believed, and wrought righteousness, We will surely lodge them in the higher apartments of paradise; rivers shall flow beneath them, and they shall continue therein for ever. How excellent will be the reward of the workers of righteousness

George Sale · published 1734

Who persevere, and put their trust in their Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

those who are patient and rely upon their Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Who patiently endure, and put their trust in their Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

who persevere with patience, and put their trust in their Lord

George Sale · published 1734

And how many an animal there is that beareth not its own provision! Allah provideth for it and for you. He is the Hearer, the Knower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How many a beast cannot carry its own provision! God provides for it and for you; He both hears and knows

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

How many animals are there which provide not their own food! God feedeth them and you. He Heareth, Knoweth all things

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How many beasts are there, which provide not their food? It is God who provideth food for them, and for you; and He both heareth and knoweth

George Sale · published 1734

And if thou wert to ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth, and constrained the sun and the moon (to their appointed work)? they would say: Allah. How then are they turned away

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And if thou shouldst ask them, 'Who created the heavens and the earth, and subjected the sun and the moon?' they will surely say, 'God!' how then can they lie

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If thou ask them who hath created the Heavens and the Earth, and hath imposed laws on the sun and on the moon, they will certainly say, "God." How then can they devise lies

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily, if thou ask the Meccans, who hath created the heavens and the earth, and hath obliged the sun and the moon to serve in their courses; they will answer, God. How therefore do they lie, in acknowledging of other gods

George Sale · published 1734

Allah maketh the provision wide for whom He will of His bondmen, and straiteneth it for whom (He will). Lo! Allah is Aware of all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God extends provision to whomsoever He will of His servants, or doles it out to him; verily, God all things doth know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God lavisheth supplies on such of his servants as He pleaseth or giveth to them by measure. God knoweth all things

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God maketh abundant provision for such of his servants as He pleaseth; and is sparing unto him, if he pleaseth: For God knoweth all things

George Sale · published 1734

And if thou wert to ask them: Who causeth water to come down from the sky, and therewith reviveth the earth after its death? they verily would say: Allah. Say: Praise be to Allah! But most of them have no sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And if thou shouldst ask them, 'Who sends down from the heavens water and quickens therewith the earth in its death?' they will surely say, 'God!' say, 'And praise be to God!' nay, most of them have no sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If thou ask them who sendeth rain from heaven, and by it quickeneth the earth, after it hath been dead, they will certainly answer, "God." SAY: Praise be to God! Yet most of them do not understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily if thou ask them, who sendeth rain from heaven, and thereby quickeneth the earth, after it hath been dead; they will answer, God. Say, God be praised! But the greater part of them do not understand

George Sale · published 1734

This life of the world is but a pastime and a game. Lo! the home of the Hereafter - that is Life, if they but knew

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This life of the world is nothing but a sport and a play; but, verily, the abode of the next world, that is life,- if they did but know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This present life is no other than a pastime and a disport: but truly the future mansion is life indeed! Would that they knew this

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This present life is no other than a toy, and a play-thing; but the future mansion of paradise is life indeed: If they knew this, they would not prefer the former to the latter

George Sale · published 1734

And when they mount upon the ships they pray to Allah, making their faith pure for Him only, but when He bringeth them safe to land, behold! they ascribe partners (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they ride in the ship they call upon God, making their religion seem sincere to Him; but when He saves them to the shore, behold, they associate others with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Lo! when they embark on shipboard, they call upon God, vowing him sincere worship, but when He bringeth them safe to land, behold they join partners with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When they sail in a ship, they call upon God, sincerely exhibiting unto Him the true religion: But when He bringeth them safe to land, behold, they return to their idolatry

George Sale · published 1734

That they may disbelieve in that which We have given them, and that they may take their ease. But they will come to know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that they may disbelieve in our signs; and that they may have some enjoyment: but soon they shall know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

In our revelation they believe not, yet take their fill of good things. But in the end they shall know their folly

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

to shew themselves ungrateful for that which We have bestowed on them, and that they may enjoy the delights of this life; but they shall hereafter know the issue

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not seen that We have appointed a sanctuary immune (from violence), while mankind are ravaged all around them? Do they then believe in falsehood and disbelieve in the bounty of Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they not seen that we have made a safe sanctuary whilst people are being snatched away around them? is it then in falsehood that they will believe, and for the favours of God be ungrateful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Do they not see that we have established a safe precinct while all around them men are being spoiled? Will they then believe in vain idols, and not own the goodness of God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not see that We have made the territory of Mecca an inviolable and secure asylum, when men are spoiled in the countries round about them? Do they therefore believe in that which is vain, and acknowledge not the goodness of God

George Sale · published 1734

Who doeth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah, or denieth the truth when it cometh unto him? Is not there a home in hell for disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But who is more unjust than he who devises against God a lie, or calls the truth a lie when it comes to him? Is there not in hell a resort for the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But who acteth more wrongly than he who deviseth a lie against God, or calls the truth when it hath come to him, a lie? Is there not an abode for the infidels in Hell

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But who is more unjust than he who deviseth a lie against God, or denieth the truth, when it hath come unto him? Is there not in hell an abode for the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

As for those who strive in Us, We surely guide them to Our paths, and lo! Allah is with the good

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but those who fight strenuously for us we will surely guide them into our way, for, verily, God is with those who do well

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And whoso maketh efforts for us, in our ways will we guide them: for God is assuredly with those who do righteous deeds

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whoever do their utmost endeavour to promote our true religion, We will direct them into our ways; for God is with the righteous

George Sale · published 1734

Alif. Lam. Mim

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Palmer's printing carries no text for this verse. It is not scored.

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

ELIF. LAM. MIM

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

A. L. M.

George Sale · published 1734

The Romans have been defeated

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The Greeks are overcome

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

THE GREEKS have been defeated

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The Greeks have been overcome by the Persians

George Sale · published 1734

In the nearer land, and they, after their defeat will be victorious

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

in the nighest parts of the land; but after being overcome they shall overcome

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

In a land hard by: But after their defeat they shall defeat their foes

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

in the nearest part of the land; but after their defeat, they shall overcome the others in their turn

George Sale · published 1734

Within ten years - Allah's is the command in the former case and in the latter - and in that day believers will rejoice

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

in a few years; to God belongs the order before and after; and on that day the believers shall rejoice

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

In a few years. First and last is the affair with God. And on that day shall the faithful rejoice

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

within a few years. Unto God belongeth the disposal of this matter, both for what is past, and for what is to come: And on that day shall the believers rejoice

George Sale · published 1734

In Allah's help to victory. He helpeth to victory whom He will. He is the Mighty, the Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

in the help of God;- God helps whom He will, and He is mighty, merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

In the aid of their God: He aideth whom He will; and He is the Mighty, the Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

in the success granted by God; for He granteth success unto whom He pleaseth, and He is the mighty, the merciful

George Sale · published 1734

It is a promise of Allah. Allah faileth not His promise, but most of mankind know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God's promise!- God breaks not His promise, but most men do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is the promise of God: To his promise God will not be untrue: but most men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is the promise of God: God will not act contrary to his promise; but the greater part of men know not the veracity of God

George Sale · published 1734

They know only some appearance of the life of the world, and are heedless of the Hereafter

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They know the outside of this world's life, but of the hereafter they are heedless

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They know the outward shews of this life present, but of the next life are they careless

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They know the outward appearance of this present life; but they are careless as to the life to come

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not pondered upon themselves? Allah created not the heavens and the earth, and that which is between them, save with truth and for a destined end. But truly many of mankind are disbelievers in the meeting with their Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they not reflected in themselves, that God created not the heavens and the earth, and what is between the two except in truth, and for a stated and appointed time? but, verily, many men in the meeting of their Lord do disbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they not considered within themselves that God hath not created the Heavens and the Earth and all that is between them but for a serious end, and for a fixed term? But truly most men believe not that they shall meet their Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not consider within themselves that God hath not created the heavens and the earth, and whatever is between them, otherwise than in truth, and hath set them a determined period? Verily a great number of men reject the belief of their future meeting their Lord at the resurrection

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not travelled in the land and seen the nature of the consequence for those who were before them? They were stronger than these in power, and they dug the earth and built upon it more than these have built. Messengers of their own came unto them with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty). Surely Allah wronged them not, but they did wrong themselves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they not journeyed on in the land and seen how was the end of those before them who were stronger than they, and who turned up the ground and cultivated it more than they do cultivate it? and there came to them their apostles with manifest signs; for God would never wrong them: it was themselves they wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they never journeyed through the land, and seen what hath been the end of those who were before them? Mightier were they than these in strength; and they broke up the land, and dwelt in it in greater numbers than they who dwell there now; and their apostles came to them with proofs of their mission: and it was not God who would wrong them, but they wronged themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not pass through the earth, and see what hath been the end of those who were before them? They excelled the Meccans in strength, and broke up the earth, and inhabited it in greater affluence and prosperity than they inhabit the same: And their apostles came unto them with evident miracles; and God was not disposed to treat them unjustly, but they injured their own souls by their obstinate infidelity

George Sale · published 1734

Then evil was the consequence to those who dealt in evil, because they denied the revelations of Allah and made a mock of them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then evil was the end of those who did evil, in that they said the signs of God were lies and mocked thereat

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then evil was the end of the evil doers; because they had treated our signs as lies, and laughed them to scorn

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and the end of those who had done evil, was evil, because they charged the signs of God with falsehood, and laughed the same to scorn

George Sale · published 1734

Allah produceth creation, then He reproduceth it, then unto Him ye will be returned

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God produces a creation, then He makes it go back again, then unto Him shall ye return

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God bringth forth the creation - then causeth it to return again - then to Him shall ye come back

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God produceth creatures, and will hereafter restore them to life: Then shall ye return unto Him

George Sale · published 1734

And in the day when the Hour riseth the unrighteous will despair

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on the day when the Hour shall rise, the sinners shall be confused

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And on the day when the hour shall arrive, the guilty shall be struck dumb for despair

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And on the day whereon the hour shall come, the wicked shall be struck dumb for despair

George Sale · published 1734

There will be none to intercede for them of those whom they made equal with Allah. And they will reject their partners (whom they ascribed unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and they shall not have amongst their partners intercessors; and their partners shall they deny

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they shall have no intercessors from among the gods whom they have joined with God, and they shall deny the gods they joined with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they shall have no intercessors from among the idols which they associated with God; and they shall deny the false gods which they associated with Him

George Sale · published 1734

In the day when the Hour cometh, in that day they will be sundered

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on the day when the Hour shall rise, on that day shall they be scattered apart

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And on that day when the Hour shall arrive, shall men be separated one from another

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On the day whereon the hour shall come, on that day shall the true believers and the infidels be separated

George Sale · published 1734

As for those who believed and did good works, they will be made happy in a Garden

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and as for those who believe and do right, they in the garden shall be joyful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And as for those who shall have believed and done the things that are right, they shall enjoy themselves in a flowery mead

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they who shall have believed, and wrought righteousness, shall take their pleasure in a delightful meadow

George Sale · published 1734

But as for those who disbelieved and denied Our revelations, and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, such will be brought to doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and as for those who misbelieved and said our signs and the meeting of the hereafter were lies, they shall be in the torment arraigned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as for those who shall not have believed, but treated our signs and the meeting of the next life as lies, they shall be given over to the torment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

but as for those who shall have disbelieved, and rejected our signs, and the meeting of the next life, they shall be delivered up to punishment

George Sale · published 1734

So glory be to Allah when ye enter the night and when ye enter the morning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Celebrated be the praises of God, when ye are in the evening and when ye are in the morning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Glorify God therefore when ye reach the evening, and when ye rise at morn

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore glorify God, when the evening overtaketh you, and when ye rise in the morning

George Sale · published 1734

Unto Him be praise in the heavens and the earth! - and at the sun's decline and in the noonday

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

for to Him belongs praise in the heavens and the earth! and at the evening, and when ye are at noon

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And to Him be praise in the Heavens and on the Earth; and at twilight, and when ye rest at noon

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And unto Him be praise in heaven and earth; and at sun-set, and when ye rest at noon

George Sale · published 1734

He bringeth forth the living from the dead, and He bringeth forth the dead from the living, and He reviveth the earth after her death. And even so will ye be brought forth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He brings forth the living from the dead, and brings forth the dead from the living; and He quickens the earth after its death, and thus shall ye too be brought forth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He bringeth forth the living out of the dead, and He bringeth forth the dead out of the living: and He quickeneth the earth when dead. Thus is it that ye too shall be brought forth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He bringeth forth the living out of the dead, and He bringeth forth the dead out of the living; and He quickeneth the earth after it hath been dead: And in like manner shall ye be brought forth from your graves

George Sale · published 1734

And of His signs is this: He created you of dust, and behold you human beings, ranging widely

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of His signs is this, that He hath created you from dust; then, behold, ye are mortals who are spread abroad

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And one of his signs it is that He hath created you out of dust; then lo! ye become men who spread themselves far and wide

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Of his signs one is, that He hath created you of dust; and behold, ye are become men, spread over the face of the earth

George Sale · published 1734

And of His signs is this: He created for you helpmeets from yourselves that ye might find rest in them, and He ordained between you love and mercy. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of His signs is this, that He hath created for you of yourselves wives with whom ye may cohabit; He has made between you affection and pity. Verily, in that are signs unto a people who reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And one of his signs it is, that He hath created wives for you of your own species, that ye may dwell with them, and hath put love and tenderness between you. Herein truly are signs for those who reflect

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And of his signs another is, that He hath created for you, out of your selves, wives, that ye may cohabit with them; and hath put love and compassion between you: Verily herein are signs unto people who consider

George Sale · published 1734

And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Lo! herein indeed are portents for men of knowledge

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the diversity of your tongues and colours; verily, in that are signs unto the worlds

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And among his signs are the creation of the Heavens and of the Earth, and your variety of tongues and colour. Herein truly are signs for all men

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And of his signs are also the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variety of your languages, and of your complexions: Verily herein are signs unto men of understanding

George Sale · published 1734

And of His signs is your slumber by night and by day, and your seeking of His bounty. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who heed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of His signs is your sleep by night and by day; and your craving after His grace. Verily, in that are signs unto a people who do hear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And of his signs are your sleep by night and by day, and your goings in quest of his bounties. Herein truly are signs to those who hearken

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And of his signs are your sleeping by night and by day, and your seeking to provide for yourselves of his abundance: Verily herein are signs unto people who hearken

George Sale · published 1734