Ar-Room 30:24 – Luqman 31:23

And of His signs is this: He showeth you the lightning for a fear and for a hope, and sendeth down water from the sky, and thereby quickeneth the earth after her death. Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who understand

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of His signs is this, that He shows you lightning for fear and hope; and sends down from the sky water, and quickens therewith the earth after its death; verily, in that are signs unto a people who have sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And of his signs are, that He sheweth you the lightning, a source of awe and hope; and that He sendeth down rain from the heaven and giveth life by it to the earth when dead. Herein truly are signs to those who understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Of his signs others are, that He sheweth you the lightening, to strike terror, and to give hope of rain, and that He sendeth down water from heaven, and quickeneth thereby the earth, after it hath been dead: Verily herein are signs unto people who understand

George Sale · published 1734

And of His signs is this: The heavens and the earth stand fast by His command, and afterward, when He calleth you, lo! from the earth ye will emerge

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of His signs is this, that the heavens and the earth stand by His order; then when He calls you from the earth, lo! ye shall come forth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And of his signs also one is that the Heaven and the Earth stand firm at his bidding: hereafter, when with one summons He shall summon you out of the earth, - lo! forth shall ye come

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And of his signs this also is one, namely, that the heaven and the earth stand firm at his command: Hereafter, when He shall call you out of the earth at one summons, behold, ye shall come forth

George Sale · published 1734

Unto Him belongeth whosoever is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient unto Him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

His are those who are in the heavens and the earth, and all to Him are devoted

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

His, whatsoever is in the Heavens and on the Earth: all are obedient to him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto Him are subject whosoever are in the heavens and on earth: All are obedient unto Him

George Sale · published 1734

He it is Who produceth creation, then reproduceth it, and it is easier for Him. His is the Sublime Similitude in the heavens and the earth. He is the Mighty, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And He it is who produces a creation and then makes it to go back again; for it is very easy to Him; and His are the loftiest similitudes in the heavens and the earth; and He is the mighty, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He it is who bringeth a creature forth, then causeth it to return again; and to him is this most easy. To whatever is loftiest in heaven and earth is He to be likened; and He is the Mighty, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who originally produceth a creature, and afterwards restoreth the same to life: And this is most easy with Him. He justly challengeth the most exalted comparison, in heaven and earth; and He is the mighty, the wise

George Sale · published 1734

He coineth for you a similitude of yourselves. Have ye, from among those whom your right hands possess, partners in the wealth We have bestowed upon you, equal with you in respect thereof, so that ye fear them as ye fear each other (that ye ascribe unto Us partners out of that which We created)? Thus We display the revelations for people who have sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He has struck out for you a parable from yourselves; have ye of what your right hand possess partners in what we have bestowed upon you, so that ye share alike therein? do ye fear them as ye fear each other?- Thus do we detail the signs unto a people who have sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He setteth forth to you an instance drawn from yourselves. Have ye among the slaves whom your right hands have won, any partner in what we have bestowed on you, so that ye share alike? Fear ye them as ye fear each other? (Thus make we our signs clear to men of understanding)

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He propoundeth unto you a comparison taken from yourselves. Have ye, among the slaves whom your right hands possess, any partner in the substance which We have bestowed on you, so that ye become equal sharers therein with them, or that ye fear them as ye fear one another? Thus do We distinctly explain our signs, unto people who understand

George Sale · published 1734

Nay, but those who do wrong follow their own lusts without knowledge. Who is able to guide him whom Allah hath sent astray? For such there are no helpers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Nay, when those who are unjust follow their lusts without knowledge,- and who shall guide him whom God has led astray? and they shall have none to help

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

No, ye do not. But the wicked, devoid of knowledge, follow their own desires: and those whom God shall mislead, who shall guide, and who shall be their protector

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But those who act unjustly by attributing companions unto God, follow their own lusts, without knowledge: And who shall direct him whom God shall cause to err? They shall have none to help them

George Sale · published 1734

So set thy purpose (O Muhammad) for religion as a man by nature upright - the nature (framed) of Allah, in which He hath created man. There is no altering (the laws of) Allah's creation. That is the right religion, but most men know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Set thy face steadfast towards the religion as an 'Hanif, according to the constitution whereon God has constituted men; there is no altering the creation of God, that is the standard religion, though most men do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Set thou thy face then, as a true convert, towards the Faith which God hath made, and for which He hath made man. No change is there in the creation of God. This is the right Faith, but the greater part of men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore be thou orthodox, and set thy face towards the true religion, the institution of God, to which He hath created mankind disposed: There is no change in what God hath created. This is the right religion; but the greater part of men know it not

George Sale · published 1734

Turning unto Him (only); and be careful of your duty unto Him and establish worship, and be not of those who ascribe partners (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Turn repentant towards Him; and fear Him, and be steadfast in prayer; and be not of the idolaters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And be ye turned to Him, and fear Him, and observe prayer, and be not of those who unite gods with God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And be ye turned unto Him, and fear Him, and be constant at prayer, and be not idolaters

George Sale · published 1734

Of those who split up their religion and became schismatics, each sect exulting in its tenets

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Of those who have divided their religion and become sects, every party in what they have, rejoice

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of those who have split up their religion, and have become sects, where every party rejoices in what is their own

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Of those who have made a schism in their religion, and are divided into various sects; every sect rejoice in their own opinion

George Sale · published 1734

And when harm toucheth men they cry unto their Lord, turning to Him in repentance; then, when they have tasted of His mercy, behold! some of them attribute partners to their Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when distress touches men they call upon their Lord, repentant towards Him; then when He has made them taste mercy from Himself, behold! a party of them associate others with their Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When some evil toucheth men, they turn to their Lord and call upon him: then when he hath made them taste his mercy, lo, a part of them join other gods with their Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When adversity befalleth men, they call upon their Lord, turning unto Him: Afterwards, when He hath caused them to taste of his mercy, behold, a part of them associate other deities with their Lord

George Sale · published 1734

So as to disbelieve in that which We have given them. (Unto such it is said): Enjoy yourselves awhile, but ye will come to know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that they may disbelieve in what we have brought them;- but enjoy yourselves; for hereafter ye shall know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Ungrateful for our favours! Enjoy yourselves then. But in the end ye shall know your folly

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

to shew themselves ungrateful for the favours which We have bestowed on them. Enjoy therefore the vain pleasures of this life; but hereafter shall ye know the consequence

George Sale · published 1734

Or have We revealed unto them any warrant which speaketh of that which they associate with Him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Or have we sent down to them authority which speaks of what they do associate with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have we sent down to them any mandate which speaketh in favour of what they join with God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Have We sent down unto them any authority, which speaketh of the false gods which they associate with Him

George Sale · published 1734

And when We cause mankind to taste of mercy they rejoice therein; but if an evil thing befall them as the consequence of their own deeds, lo! they are in despair

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when we have made men taste of mercy, they rejoice therein; and if there befall them evil for what their hands have sent before, behold! they are in despair

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When we cause men to taste mercy they rejoice in it; but if, for that which their hands have aforetime wrought, evil befall them, they despair

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When We cause men to taste mercy, they rejoice therein; but if evil befalleth them, for that which their hands have before committed, behold, they despair

George Sale · published 1734

See they not that Allah enlargeth the provision for whom He will, and straiteneth (it for whom He will). Lo! herein indeed are portents for folk who believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they not seen that God extends provision to whom He pleases, or doles it out? verily, in that are signs unto a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

See they not that God bestoweth full supplies on whom He pleaseth and giveth sparingly to whom He pleaseth? Signs truly are there herein to those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not see that God bestoweth provision abundantly on whom He pleaseth, and is sparing unto whom He pleaseth? Verily herein are signs unto people who believe

George Sale · published 1734

So give to the kinsman his due, and to the needy, and to the wayfarer. That is best for those who seek Allah's Countenance. And such are they who are successful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then give to the kinsman his due, and to the poor and to the wayfarer; that is better for those who desire the face of God, and these it is who are prosperous

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To him who is of kin to thee give his due, and to the poor and to the wayfarer: this will be best for those who seek the face of God; and with them it shall be well

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Give unto Him who is of kin to thee his reasonable due; and also to the poor, and the stranger: This is better for those who seek the face of God; and they shall prosper

George Sale · published 1734

That which ye give in usury in order that it may increase on (other) people's property hath no increase with Allah; but that which ye give in charity, seeking Allah's Countenance, hath increase manifold

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And what ye put out to usury that it may increase with the wealth of men, it shall not increase with God; but what ye put out in alms, desiring the face of God - these it is who shall gain double

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whatever ye put out at usury to increase it with the substance of others shall have no increase from God: but whatever ye shall give in alms, as seeking the face of God, shall be doubled to you

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whatever ye shall give in usury, to be an increase of men's substance, shall not be increased by the blessing of God: But whatever ye shall give in alms, for God's sake, they shall receive a twofold reward

George Sale · published 1734

Allah is He Who created you and then sustained you, then causeth you to die, then giveth life to you again. Is there any of your (so-called) partners (of Allah) that doeth aught of that? Praised and Exalted be He above what they associate (with Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

It is God who created you and then provided for you; and then will make you die, and then will quicken you again; is there any of your partners who can do aught of that? Celebrated be His praises, and exalted be He above what they associate with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is God who created you - then fed you - then will cause you to die - then will make you alive. Is there any of your companion-gods who can do aught of these things? Praise be to Him! and far be He exalted above the gods they join with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is God who hath created you, and hath provided food for you: Hereafter will He cause you to die; and after that will He raise you again to life. Is there any of your false gods, who is able to do the least of these things? Praise be unto Him; and far be He removed from what they associate with Him

George Sale · published 1734

Corruption doth appear on land and sea because of (the evil) which men's hands have done, that He may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Trouble hath appeared in the land and the sea, for what men's hands have gained! to make them taste a part of that which they have done,- haply they may return

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Destruction hath appeared by land and by sea on account of what men's hands have wrought, that it might make them taste somewhat of the fruit of their doings, that haply they might turn to God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Corruption hath appeared by land and by sea, for the crimes which men's hands have committed; that it might make them to taste a part of the fruits of that which they have wrought, that peradventure they might turn from their evil ways

George Sale · published 1734

Say (O Muhammad, to the disbelievers): Travel in the land, and see the nature of the consequence for those who were before you! Most of them were idolaters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Journey on in the land, and behold what was the end of those before you,- most of them were idolaters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: Journey through the land, and see what hath been the end of those who were before you! The greater part of them joined other gods with God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, go through the earth, and see what hath been the end of those who have been before you: The greater part of them were idolaters

George Sale · published 1734

So set thy purpose resolutely for the right religion, before the inevitable day cometh from Allah. On that day mankind will be sundered

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Set thy face steadfast to the standard religion, before there come a day from God which there is no averting; on that day shall they be parted into two bands

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Set thy face then towards the right faith, ere the day come which none can hinder God from bringing on. On that day shall they be parted in twain

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Set thy face therefore towards the right religion, before the day cometh, which none can put back from God. On that day shall they be separated into two companies

George Sale · published 1734

Whoso disbelieveth must (then) bear the consequences of his disbelief, while those who do right make provision for themselves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He who misbelieves, upon him is his misbelief; but whoso does right, for themselves they are spreading couches

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Unbelievers on whom shall be their unbelief; and they who have wrought righteousness, and prepared for themselves couches of repose

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whoever shall have been an unbeliever, on Him shall his unbelief be charged; and whoever shall have done that which is right, shall spread themselves couches of repose in paradise

George Sale · published 1734

That He may reward out of His bounty those who believe and do good works. Lo! He loveth not the disbelievers (in His guidance)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That He may reward those who believe and do right of His grace; verily, He loves not the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That of his bounty He may reward those who have believed and wrought righteousness; for the unbelievers He loveth not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

that He may reward those who shall believe, and work righteousness, of his abundant liberality; for He loveth not the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

And of His signs is this: He sendeth herald winds to make you taste His mercy, and that the ships may sail at His command, and that ye may seek his favour, and that haply ye may be thankful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of His signs is this, that He sends forth the winds with glad tidings, to make you taste of His mercy, and to make the ships go on at His bidding, and that ye may crave of His grace, and haply ye may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And one of his signs is that He sendeth the winds with glad tidings of rain, both that He may cause you to taste his mercy, and that ships may sail at his command, that out of his bounties ye may seek wealth, and that haply ye may render thanks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Of his signs one is, that He sendeth the winds, bearing welcome tidings of rain, that He may cause you to taste of his mercy; and that ships may sail at his command, that ye may seek to enrich your selves of his abundance by commerce; and that ye may give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

Verily We sent before thee (Muhammad) messengers to their own folk. Then we took vengeance upon those who were guilty (in regard to them). To help believers is ever incumbent upon Us

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have sent before thee apostles unto their people, and they came to them with manifest signs: and we took vengeance upon those who sinned, but due from us it was to help the believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have sent apostles before thee to their peoples, and they presented themselves to them with clear proofs of their mission; and while it behoved us to succour the faithful, we took vengeance on the guilty

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We sent apostles, before thee, unto their respective people, and they came unto them with evident proofs: And We took vengeance on those who did wickedly; and it was incumbent on Us to assist the true believers

George Sale · published 1734

Allah is He Who sendeth the winds so that they raise clouds, and spreadeth them along the sky as pleaseth Him, and causeth them to break and thou seest the rain downpouring from within them. And when He maketh it to fall on whom He will of His bondmen, lo! they rejoice

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God it is who sends forth the winds to stir up clouds; then He spreads them forth over the sky as he pleases; and He breaks them up and ye see the rain come forth from amongst them; and when He causes it to fall upon whom He pleases of His servants, behold they hail it with joy

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is God who sendeth the winds and uplifteth the clouds, and, as He pleaseth, spreadeth them on high, and breaketh them up; and thou mayest see the rain issuing from their midst; and when He poureth it down on such of his servants as He pleaseth, lo! they are filled with joy

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is God who sendeth the winds, and raiseth the clouds, and spreadeth the same in the heaven, as He pleaseth; and afterwards disperseth the same: And thou mayest see the rain issuing from the midst thereof; and when He poureth the same down on such of his servants as He pleaseth, behold, they are filled with joy

George Sale · published 1734

Though before that, even before it was sent down upon them, they were in despair

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

although before it was sent down upon them they were before then confused

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Even they who before it was sent down to them, were in mute despair

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

although before it was sent down unto them, before such relief, they were despairing

George Sale · published 1734

Look, therefore, at the prints of Allah's mercy (in creation): how He quickeneth the earth after her death. Lo! He verily is the Quickener of the Dead, and He is Able to do all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Look then to the vestiges of God's mercy, how He quickens the earth after its death; verily, that is the quickener of the dead, and He is mighty over all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Look then at the traces of God's mercy - how after its death he quickeneth the earth! This same God will surely quicken the dead, for to all things His might is equal

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Consider therefore the traces of God's mercy; how He quickeneth the earth, after its state of death: Verily the same will raise the dead; for He is almighty

George Sale · published 1734

And if We sent a wind and they beheld it yellow, they verily would still continue in their disbelief

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if we should send a wind and they should see it yellow, they would after that become misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet should we send a blast, and should they see their harvest turn yellow, they would afterwards shew themselves ungrateful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Yet if We should send a blasting wind, and they should see their corn yellow and burnt up, they would surely become ungrateful, after our former favours

George Sale · published 1734

For verily thou (Muhammad) canst not make the dead to hear, nor canst thou make the deaf to hear the call when they have turned to flee

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But, verily, thou canst not make the dead to hear, nor canst thou make the deaf to hear the call, when they turn their backs and flee

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thou canst not make the dead to hear, neither canst thou make the deaf to hear the call, when they withdraw and turn their backs

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thou canst not make the dead to hear, neither canst thou make the deaf to hear thy call, when they retire and turn their backs

George Sale · published 1734

Nor canst thou guide the blind out of their error. Thou canst make none to hear save those who believe in Our revelations so that they surrender (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

nor hast thou to guide the blind out of their error; thou canst only make those to hear who believe in our signs and who are resigned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Neither canst thou guide the blind out of their error: in sooth, none shalt thou make to hear, save him who shall believe in our signs: for they are resigned to our will (Muslims)

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

neither canst thou direct the blind out of their error: Thou shalt make none to hear, except him who shall believe in our signs; for they are resigned unto Us

George Sale · published 1734

Allah is He Who shaped you out of weakness, then appointed after weakness strength, then, after strength, appointed weakness and grey hair. He createth what He will. He is the Knower, the Mighty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God it is who created you of weakness, then made for you after weakness strength; then made for you after strength, weakness and grey hairs: He creates what He pleases, for He is the knowing, the powerful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is God who hath created you in weakness, then after weakness hath given you strength: then after strength, weakness and grey hairs: He createth what He will; and He is the Wise, the Powerful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is God who created you in weakness, and after weakness hath given you strength; and after strength, he will again reduce you to weakness, and grey hairs: He createth that which He pleaseth; and He is the wise, the powerful

George Sale · published 1734

And on the day when the Hour riseth the guilty will vow that they did tarry but an hour - thus were they ever deceived

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on the day when the Hour shall rise, the sinners shall swear that they have not tarried save an hour; thus were they wont to lie

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And on the day whereon the Hour shall arrive, the wicked will swear. That not above an hour have they waited: Even so did they utter lies on earth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On the day whereon the last hour shall come, the wicked will swear that they have not tarried above an hour: In like manner did they utter lies in their life-time

George Sale · published 1734

But those to whom knowledge and faith are given will say: The truth is, ye have tarried, by Allah's decree, until the Day of Resurrection. This is the Day of Resurrection, but ye used not to know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But those who are given knowledge and faith will say, 'We have tarried according to the Book of God, until the day of resurrection;' and this is the day of resurrection, but ye - ye do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But they to whom knowledge and faith have been given will say, "Ye have waited, in accordance with the book of God, till the day of Resurrection: for this is the day of the Resurrection - but ye knew it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But those on whom knowledge hath been bestowed, and faith, will say, ye have tarried, according to the book of God, until the day of resurrection: For this is the day of resurrection; but ye knew it not

George Sale · published 1734

In that day their excuses will not profit those who did injustice, nor will they be allowed to make amends

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on that day their excuse shall profit not those who did wrong; nor shall they be asked to please God again

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On that day their plea shall not avail the wicked, neither shall they again be bidden to seek acceptance with God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On that day their excuse shall not avail those who have acted unjustly; neither shall they be invited any more to make themselves acceptable unto God

George Sale · published 1734

Verily We have coined for mankind in this Qur'an all kinds of similitudes; and indeed if thou camest unto them with a miracle, those who disbelieve would verily exclaim: Ye are but tricksters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have struck out to men in this Qur'an every kind of parable; but if thou shouldst bring them a sign then those who misbelieve will surely say, 'Ye are but followers of vanity

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And now have we set before men, in this Koran, every kind of parable: yet if thou bring them a single verse of it, the infidels will surely say, "Ye are only utterers of vain things

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And now have We propounded unto men, in this Koran, parables of every kind: Yet if thou bring them a verse thereof, the unbelievers will surely say, ye are no other than publishers of vain falsehoods

George Sale · published 1734

Thus doth Allah seal the hearts of those who know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

thus does God set a stamp upon the hearts of those who do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is thus that God hath sealed up the hearts of those who are devoid of knowledge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus hath God sealed up the hearts of those who believe not

George Sale · published 1734

So have patience (O Muhammad)! Allah's promise is the very truth, and let not those who have no certainty make thee impatient

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Be thou patient then; verily, God's promise is true! and let them not flurry thee who are not sure

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But do thou, Muhammad, bear with patience, for true is the promise of God; and let not those who have no firm belief, unsettle thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But do thou, O Mohammed, persevere with constancy, for the promise of God is true; and let not those induce thee to waver, who have no certain knowledge

George Sale · published 1734

Alif. Lam. Mim

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A. L. M.

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

ELIF. LAM. MIM

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

A. L. M.

George Sale · published 1734

These are revelations of the wise Scripture

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These are the signs of the wise Book

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These are the verses (signs) of the wise Book

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These are the signs of the wise book

George Sale · published 1734

A guidance and a mercy for the good

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

a guidance and a mercy to those who do well

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

A guidance and a mercy to the righteous

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

a direction, and a mercy unto the righteous

George Sale · published 1734

Those who establish worship and pay the poor-due and have sure faith in the Hereafter

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

who are steadfast in prayer and give alms and who of the hereafter are sure

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Who observe prayer, and pay the impost, and believe firmly in the life to come

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

who observe the appointed times of prayer, and give alms, and have firm assurance in the life to come

George Sale · published 1734

Such have guidance from their Lord. Such are the successful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

these are in Guidance from their Lord, and these are the prosperous

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These rest on guidance from their Lord, and with these it shall be well

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These are directed by their Lord, and they shall prosper

George Sale · published 1734

And of mankind is he who payeth for mere pastime of discourse, that he may mislead from Allah's way without knowledge, and maketh it the butt of mockery. For such there is a shameful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And amongst men is one who buys sportive legends, to lead astray from God's path, without knowledge, and to make a jest of it; these, for them is shameful woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But a man there is who buyeth an idle tale, that in his lack of knowledge he may mislead others from the way of God, and turn it to scorn. For such is prepared a shameful punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There is a man who purchaseth a ludicrous story, that he may seduce men from the way of God, without knowledge, and may laugh the same to scorn: These shall suffer a shameful punishment

George Sale · published 1734

And when Our revelations are recited unto him he turneth away in pride as if he heard them not, as if there were a deafness in his ears. So give him tidings of a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when our signs are recited to him, he turns his back, too big with pride, as though he heard them not, - as if in his two ears were dullness. But give to him glad tidings of grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when our signs are rehearsed to him, he turneth away disdainfully, as though he heard them not, - as though his ears were heavy with deafness. Announce to him therefore tidings of an afflictive punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when our signs are rehearsed unto him, he disdainfully turneth his back, as though he heard them not, as though there were a deafness in his ears: Wherefore denounce unto him a grievous punishment

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who believe and do good works, for them are the gardens of delight

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who believe and do right, for them are gardens of pleasure

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But they who shall have believed and wrought good works, shall enjoy the gardens of delight

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But they who shall believe, and work righteousness, shall enjoy gardens of pleasure

George Sale · published 1734

Wherein they will abide. It is a promise of Allah in truth. He is the Mighty, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

to dwell therein for aye;- God's promise in truth, and He is mighty, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For ever shall they dwell therein: it is God's true promise! and He is the Mighty, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

they shall continue therein for ever: This is the certain promise of God; and he is the mighty, the wise

George Sale · published 1734

He hath created the heavens without supports that ye can see, and hath cast into the earth firm hills, so that it quake not with you; and He hath dispersed therein all kinds of beasts. And We send down water from the sky and We cause (plants) of every goodly kind to grow therein

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He created the heavens without pillars that ye can see, and He threw upon the earth firm mountains lest it should move with you; and He dispersed thereon every sort of beast; and we send down from the heavens water, and we caused to grow therein of every noble kind

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Without pillars that can be seen hath He created the heavens, and on the earth hath thrown mountains lest it should move with you; and He hath scattered over it animals of every sort: and from the Heaven we send down rain and cause every kind of noble plant to grow up therein

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath created the heavens without visible pillars to sustain them, and hath thrown on the earth mountains firmly rooted, lest it should move with you; and He hath replenished the same with all kinds of beasts: And We send down rain from heaven, and cause every kind of noble vegetable to spring forth therein

George Sale · published 1734

This is the Creation of Allah. Now show me that which those (ye worship) beside Him have created. Nay, but the wrong-doers are in error manifest

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This is God's creation; show me what others beside Him have created; - nay, the unjust are in obvious error

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This is the creation of God: Shew me now what others than He have created. Ah! the ungodly are in a manifest delusion

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is the creation of God: Shew Me now what they have created, who are worshipped besides Him? Verily the ungodly are in a manifest error

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We gave Luqman wisdom, saying: Give thanks unto Allah; and whosoever giveth thanks, he giveth thanks for (the good of) his soul. And whosoever refuseth - Lo! Allah is Absolute, Owner of Praise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We did give unto Loqman wisdom, saying, 'Thank God; for he who thanks God is only thankful for his own soul; and he who is ungrateful - verily, God is independent, worthy of praise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of old we bestowed wisdom upon LOKMAN, and taught him thus - "Be thankful to God: for whoever is thankful, is thankful to his own behoof; and if any shall be thankless . . . God truly is self-sufficient, worthy of all praise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We heretofore bestowed wisdom on Lokman, and commanded him, saying, be thou thankful unto God: For whoever is thankful, shall be thankful to the advantage of his own soul; and if any shall be unthankful, verily God is self-sufficient, and worthy to be praised

George Sale · published 1734

And (remember) when Luqman said unto his son, when he was exhorting him: O my dear son! Ascribe no partners unto Allah. Lo! to ascribe partners (unto Him) is a tremendous wrong

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when Loqman said to his son while admonishing him, 'O my boy! associate none with God, for, verily, such association is a mighty wrong

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And bear in mind when Lokman said to his son by way of warning, "O my son! join not other gods with God, for the joining gods with God is the great impiety

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember when Lokman said unto his son, as he admonished him, O my son, give not a partner unto God; for polytheism is a great impiety

George Sale · published 1734

And We have enjoined upon man concerning his parents - His mother beareth him in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years - Give thanks unto Me and unto thy parents. Unto Me is the journeying

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

For we have commended his parents to man; his mother bore him with weakness upon weakness; and his weaning is in two years; - 'Be thankful to me and to thy parents; for unto me shall your journey be

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have commanded man concerning his parents. His mother carrieth him with weakness upon weakness; nor until after two years is he weaned. Be grateful to me, and to thy parents. Unto me shall all come

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have commanded man concerning his parents, -- his mother carrieth him in her womb with weakness and faintness, and he is weaned in two years, -- saying, be grateful unto Me, and to thy parents. Unto Me shall all come to be judged

George Sale · published 1734

But if they strive with thee to make thee ascribe unto Me as partner that of which thou hast no knowledge, then obey them not. Consort with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who repenteth unto Me. Then unto Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they strive with thee that thou shouldst associate with me that which thou hast no knowledge of, then obey them not. But associate with them in the world with kindness, and follow the way of him who repentant unto me; then unto me is your return, and I will inform you of that which ye have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if they importune thee to join that with Me of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not: comport thyself towards them in this world as is meet and right; but follow the way of him who turneth unto me. Unto me shall ye return at last, and then will I tell you of your doings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if thy parents endeavour to prevail on thee to associate with Me that concerning which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not: Bear them company in this world in what shall be reasonable; but follow the way of him who sincerely turneth unto Me. Hereafter unto Me shall ye return, and then will I declare unto you that which ye have done

George Sale · published 1734

O my dear son! Lo! though it be but the weight of a grain of mustard-seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens, or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Lo! Allah is Subtile, Aware

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O my son! verily, if there were the weight of a grain of mustard seed and it were (hidden) in the rock, or in the heaven, or in the earth, God would bring it (to light). Verily, God is subtle, well aware

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O my son! verily God will bring everything to light, though it were but the weight of a grain of mustard-seed, and hidden in a rock or in the heavens or in the earth; for, God is subtile, informed of all

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O my son, verily every matter, whether good or bad, though it be of the weight of a grain of mustard-seed, and be hidden in a rock, or in the heavens, or in the earth, God will bring the same to light; for God is clear-sighted and knowing

George Sale · published 1734

O my dear son! Establish worship and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity, and persevere whatever may befall thee. Lo! that is of the steadfast heart of things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O my son! be steadfast in prayer, and bid what is reasonable and forbid what is wrong; be patient of what befalls thee, verily, that is one of the determined affairs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O my son! observe prayer, and enjoin the right and forbid the wrong, and be patient under whatever shall betide thee: for this is a bounden duty

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O my son, be constant at prayer, and command that which is just, and forbid that which is evil: And be patient under the afflictions which shall befall thee; for this is a duty absolutely incumbent on all men

George Sale · published 1734

Turn not thy cheek in scorn toward folk, nor walk with pertness in the land. Lo! Allah loveth not each braggart boaster

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And twist not thy cheek proudly, nor walk in the land haughtily; verily, God loves not every arrogant boaster

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And distort not thy face at men; nor walk thou loftily on the earth; for God loveth no arrogant vain-glorious one

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Distort not thy face out of contempt to men, neither walk in the earth with insolence; for God loveth no arrogant, vain-glorious person

George Sale · published 1734

Be modest in thy bearing and subdue thy voice. Lo! the harshest of all voices is the voice of the ass

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but be moderate in thy walk, and lower thy voice; verily, the most disagreeable of voices is the voice of asses

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But let thy pace be middling; and lower thy voice: for the least pleasing of voices is surely the voice of asses

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And be moderate in thy pace: And lower thy voice; for the most ungrateful of all voices surely is the voice of asses

George Sale · published 1734

See ye not how Allah hath made serviceable unto you whatsoever is in the skies and whatsoever is in the earth and hath loaded you with His favours both without and within? Yet of mankind is he who disputeth concerning Allah, without knowledge or guidance or a scripture giving light

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have ye not seen that God has subjected to you what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and has poured down upon you His favours, outwardly and inwardly? but amongst men are those who wrangle about God, without knowledge, and without guidance, and without an illuminating book

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

See ye not how that God hath put under you all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth, and hath been bounteous to you of his favours, both for soul and body. But some are there who dispute of God without knowledge, and have no guidance and no illuminating Book

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do ye not see that God hath subjected whatever is in heaven and on earth to your service, and hath abundantly poured on you his favours, both outwardly and inwardly? There are some men who dispute concerning God without knowledge, and without a direction, and without an enlightening book

George Sale · published 1734

And if it be said unto them: Follow that which Allah hath revealed, they say: Nay, but we follow that wherein we found our fathers. What! Even though the devil were inviting them unto the doom of flame

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when it is said to them, 'Follow what God has sent down;' they say, 'Nay! we will follow what we found our fathers agreed upon;' - what! though Satan calls them to the torment of the blaze

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when it is said to them, Follow ye what God hath sent down, they say, "Nay; that religion in which we found our fathers will we follow." What! though Satan bid them to the torment of the flame

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when it is said unto them, follow that which God hath revealed; they answer, nay, we will follow that which we found our fathers to practise. What, though the devil invite them to the torment of hell

George Sale · published 1734

Whosoever surrendereth his purpose to Allah while doing good, he verily hath grasped the firm hand-hold. Unto Allah belongeth the sequel of all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But he who resigns his face unto God, and does good, he has grasped the firm handle; unto God is the issue of affairs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But whoso setteth his face toward God with self-surrender, and is a doer of that which is good, hath laid hold on a sure handle; for unto God is the issue of all things

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whoever resigneth himself unto God, being a worker of righteousness, taketh hold on a strong handle; and unto God belongeth the issue of all things

George Sale · published 1734

And whosoever disbelieveth, let not his disbelief afflict thee (O Muhammad). Unto Us is their return, and We shall tell them what they did. Lo! Allah is Aware of what is in the breasts (of men)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But he who misbelieves, let not his misbelief grieve thee; to us is their return, and we will inform them of what they do; - for, verily, God knows the nature of men's breasts

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But let not the unbelief of the unbelieving grieve thee: unto us shall they return: then will we tell them of their doings; for God knoweth the very secrets of the breast

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But whoever shall be an unbeliever, let not his unbelief grieve thee: Unto Us shall they return; then will We declare unto them that which they have done, for God knoweth the innermost parts of the breasts of men

George Sale · published 1734