Surah 42
Ash-Shuraالشورى
Consultation · 53 verses · Meccan
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Fifty-three verses describing revelation as it arrives — behind a veil, or by a messenger, or as inspiration — and religion as one thing established for Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus alike. It takes its name from a single phrase in a list of what believers are: those whose affair is consultation among themselves. It opens with disconnected letters.
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حمٓ
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Easy-read (simplified)haa meem
DIN 31635ḥā mīm
The translators spell these letters differently
Ha, Meem.
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Ha. Mim
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
‘H. M.
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
HA. MIM
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
H. M.
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
عٓسٓقٓ
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Easy-read (simplified)'ayn seen qaaf
DIN 31635ʿayn sīn qāf
The translators spell these letters differently
Ayn, Seen, Qaf.
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A'in. Sin. Qaf
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
’H. S. Q.
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
AIN. SIN. KAF
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
A. S. K.
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
كَذَٰلِكَ يُوحِىٓ إِلَيْكَ وَإِلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
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Easy-read (simplified)kadhaalika yoohee ilayka wa'ilaa lladheena min qablika llaahu l-'azeezu l-hakeem
DIN 31635kaḏālika yūḥī ʾilayka waʾilā llaḏīna min qablika llāhu l-ʿazīzu l-ḥakīmu
The translators word this verse differently
Thus He inspires you, and those before you-God the Almighty, the Wise.
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Thus Allah the Mighty, the Knower inspireth thee (Muhammad) as (He inspired) those before thee
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Thus does God, the mighty, the wise, inspire thee and those before thee
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Thus unto thee as unto those who preceded thee doth God, the Mighty, the Wise, reveal
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Thus doth the mighty, the wise God reveal his will unto thee; and in like manner did He reveal it unto the prophets who were before thee
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
لَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
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Easy-read (simplified)lahu maa fee s-samaawaati wamaa fee l-'ardi wahuwa l-'aliyyu l-'azeem
DIN 31635lahu mā fī s-samāwāti wamā fī l-ʾarḍi wahuwa l-ʿaliyyu l-ʿaẓīmu
To him belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. He is the Sublime, the Magnificent.
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Unto Him belongeth all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and He is the Sublime, the Tremendous
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
His is what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and He is the high, the mighty
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
All that is in the Heavens and all that is in the Earth is His: and He is the High, the Great
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Unto Him belongeth whatever is in heaven, and in earth; and He is the high, the great God
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
تَكَادُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتُ يَتَفَطَّرْنَ مِن فَوْقِهِنَّ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ يُسَبِّحُونَ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّهِمْ وَيَسْتَغْفِرُونَ لِمَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ أَلَآ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
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Easy-read (simplified)takaadu s-samaawaatu yatafattarna min fawqihinna wal-malaa'ikatu yusabbihoona bihamdi rabbihim wayastaghfiroona liman fee l-'ardi alaa inna llaaha huwa l-ghafooru r-raheem
DIN 31635takādu s-samāwātu yatafaṭṭarna min fawqihinna wal-malāʾikatu yusabbiḥūna biḥamdi rabbihim wayastaġfirūna liman fī l-ʾarḍi ʾalā ʾinna llāha huwa l-ġafūru r-raḥīmu
The heavens above them almost burst apart, while the angels glorify the praises of their Lord, and ask forgiveness for those on earth. God is indeed the Forgiver, the Merciful.
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Almost might the heavens above be rent asunder while the angels hymn the praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on the earth. Lo! Allah, He is the Forgiver, the Merciful
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
The heavens well-nigh cleave asunder from above them; and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and ask forgiveness for those who are on the earth. Ay, verily, God, He is the forgiving and merciful
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Ready are the Heavens to cleave asunder from above for very awe: and the angels celebrate the praise of their Lord, and ask forgiveness for the dwellers on earth: Is not God the Indulgent, the Merciful
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
It wanteth little but that the heavens be rent in sunder from above, at the awfulness of his majesty: The angels celebrate the praise of their Lord, and ask pardon for those who dwell in the earth. Is not God the forgiver of sins, the merciful
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ ٱللَّهُ حَفِيظٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَمَآ أَنتَ عَلَيْهِم بِوَكِيلٍ
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Easy-read (simplified)walladheena takhadhoo min doonihi awliyaa'a llaahu hafeezun 'alayhim wamaa anta 'alayhim biwakeel
DIN 31635wallaḏīna taḫaḏū min dūnihi ʾawliyāʾa llāhu ḥafīẓun ʿalayhim wamā ʾanta ʿalayhim biwakīlin
The translators word this verse differently
As for those who take masters other than Him: God is in charge of them, and you are not responsible for them.
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And as for those who choose protecting friends beside Him, Allah is Warden over them, and thou art in no wise a guardian over them
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
but those who take beside Him patrons, God watches over them, and thou hast not charge over them
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
But whose take aught beside Him as lords - God watcheth them! but thou hast them not in thy charge
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
But as to those who take other gods for their patrons, besides Him, God observeth their actions: For thou art not a steward over them
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَكَذَٰلِكَ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ قُرْءَانًا عَرَبِيًّا لِّتُنذِرَ أُمَّ ٱلْقُرَىٰ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهَا وَتُنذِرَ يَوْمَ ٱلْجَمْعِ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ فَرِيقٌ فِى ٱلْجَنَّةِ وَفَرِيقٌ فِى ٱلسَّعِيرِ
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Easy-read (simplified)wakadhaalika awhaynaa ilayka qur'aanan 'arabiyyan litundhira umma l-quraa waman hawlahaa watundhira yawma l-jam'i laa rayba feehi fareequn fee l-jannati wafareequn fee s-sa'eer
DIN 31635wakaḏālika ʾawḥaynā ʾilayka qurʾānan ʿarabiyyan litunḏira ʾumma l-qurā waman ḥawlahā watunḏira yawma l-ǧamʿi lā rayba fīhi farīqun fī l-ǧannati wafarīqun fī s-saʿīri
Thus We inspired you with an Arabic Quran, that you may warn the Central City and whoever is around it, and to warn of the Day of Assembly, of which there is no doubt; a group in the Garden, and a group in the Furnace.
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And thus We have inspired in thee a Lecture in Arabic, that thou mayst warn the mother-town and those around it, and mayst warn of a day of assembling whereof there is no doubt. A host will be in the Garden, and a host of them in the Flame
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Thus have we revealed an Arabic Qur'an, that thou mayest warn the Mother of cities and all around it; and warn them of a day of gathering, there is no doubt therein;- a part in Paradise and a part in the blaze
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
It is thus moreover that we have revealed to thee an Arabic Koran, that thou mayest warn the mother city and all around it, and that thou mayest warn them of that day of the Gathering, of which there is no doubt - when part shall be in Paradise and part in the flame
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Thus have We revealed unto thee an Arabic Koran, that thou mayest warn the metropolis of Mecca, and the Arabs who dwell round about it; and mayest threaten them with the day of the general assembly, of which there is no doubt: One part shall then be placed in paradise, and another part in hell
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَلَوْ شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ لَجَعَلَهُمْ أُمَّةً وَٰحِدَةً وَلَٰكِن يُدْخِلُ مَن يَشَآءُ فِى رَحْمَتِهِۦ وَٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ مَا لَهُم مِّن وَلِىٍّ وَلَا نَصِيرٍ
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Easy-read (simplified)walaw shaa'a llaahu laja'alahum ummatan waahidatan walaakin yudkhilu man yashaa'u fee rahmatihi waz-zaalimoona maa lahum min waliyyin walaa naseer
DIN 31635walaw šāʾa llāhu laǧaʿalahum ʾummatan wāḥidatan walākin yudḫilu man yašāʾu fī raḥmatihi waẓ-ẓālimūna mā lahum min waliyyin walā naṣīrin
Had God willed, He could have made them one community, but He admits into His mercy whomever He wills. As for the wrongdoers, they will have no protector and no savior.
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Had Allah willed, He could have made them one community, but Allah bringeth whom He will into His mercy. And the wrong-doers have no friend nor helper
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
But had God pleased He would have made them one nation; but He makes whom He will enter into His mercy; and the unjust have neither patron nor help
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Had God so pleased, He had made them one people and of one creed: but He bringeth whom He will within His mercy; and as for the doers of evil, no patron, no helper shall there be for them
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
If God had pleased, He had made them all of one religion: But He leadeth whom He pleaseth into his mercy; and the unjust shall have no patron or helper
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
أَمِ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ فَٱللَّهُ هُوَ ٱلْوَلِىُّ وَهُوَ يُحْىِ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)ami takhadhoo min doonihi awliyaa'a fallaahu huwa l-waliyyu wahuwa yuhyee l-mawtaa wahuwa 'alaa kulli shay'in qadeer
DIN 31635ʾami taḫaḏū min dūnihi ʾawliyāʾa fallāhu huwa l-waliyyu wahuwa yuḥyī l-mawtā wahuwa ʿalā kulli šayʾin qadīrun
Or have they adopted protectors besides him? But God is the Protector, and He gives life to the dead, and He has power over all things.
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Or have they chosen protecting friends besides Him? But Allah, He (alone) is the Protecting Friend. He quickeneth the dead, and He is Able to do all things
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Do they take other patrons besides Him, when God He is the patron, and He quickens the dead and He is mighty over all
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Will they take other patrons than Him? But God is man's only Lord: He quickeneth the dead; and He is mighty over all things
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Do they take other patrons, besides Him? Whereas God is the only true patron: He quickeneth the dead; and He is almighty
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَمَا ٱخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِيهِ مِن شَىْءٍ فَحُكْمُهُۥٓ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبِّى عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْهِ أُنِيبُ
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Easy-read (simplified)wamaa khtalaftum feehi min shay'in fahukmuhu ilaa llaahi dhaalikumu llaahu rabbee 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa'ilayhi uneeb
DIN 31635wamā ḫtalaftum fīhi min šayʾin faḥukmuhu ʾilā llāhi ḏālikumu llāhu rabbī ʿalayhi tawakkaltu waʾilayhi ʾunību
The translators word this verse differently
Whatever matter you differ about, its judgment rests with God. "Such is God, my Lord, in Whom I trust, and unto Him I repent."
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And in whatsoever ye differ, the verdict therein belongeth to Allah. Such is my Lord, in Whom I put my trust, and unto Whom I turn
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
But whatsoever ye dispute about, the judgment of it is God's. There is God for you!- my Lord! upon Him do I rely, and unto Him I turn repentant
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
And whatever the subject of your disputes, with God doth its decision rest. This is God, my Lord: in Him do I put my trust, and to Him do I turn in penitence
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Whatever matter ye disagree about, the decision thereof appertaineth unto God. This is God, my Lord: In him do I trust, and unto him do I turn me
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
فَاطِرُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ جَعَلَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَٰجًا وَمِنَ ٱلْأَنْعَٰمِ أَزْوَٰجًا يَذْرَؤُكُمْ فِيهِ لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِۦ شَىْءٌ وَهُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْبَصِيرُ
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Easy-read (simplified)faatiru s-samaawaati wal-'ardi ja'ala lakum min anfusikum azwaajan wamina l-'an'aami azwaajan yadhra'ukum feehi laysa kamithlihi shay'un wahuwa s-samee'u l-baseer
DIN 31635fāṭiru s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi ǧaʿala lakum min ʾanfusikum ʾazwāǧan wamina l-ʾanʿāmi ʾazwāǧan yaḏraʾukum fīhi laysa kamiṯlihi šayʾun wahuwa s-samīʿu l-baṣīru
The translators word this verse differently
Originator of the heavens and the earth. He made for you mates from among yourselves, and pairs of animals, by means of which He multiplies you. There is nothing like Him. He is the Hearing, the Seeing.
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The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He hath made for you pairs of yourselves, and of the cattle also pairs, whereby He multiplieth you. Naught is as His likeness; and He is the Hearer, the Seer
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
The originator of the heavens and the earth, He has made for you from yourselves wives; and of the cattle mates; producing you thereby. There is naught like Him, for He both hears and sees
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Creator of the Heavens and of the Earth! he hath given you wives from among your own selves, and cattle male and female - by this means to multiply you: Nought is there like Him! the Hearer, the Beholder He
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
the creator of heaven and earth: He hath given you wives of your owns species, and cattle both male and female; by which means He multiplieth you: There is nothing like Him; and it is He who heareth and seeth
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
لَهُۥ مَقَالِيدُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ يَبْسُطُ ٱلرِّزْقَ لِمَن يَشَآءُ وَيَقْدِرُ إِنَّهُۥ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)lahu maqaaleedu s-samaawaati wal-'ardi yabsutu r-rizqa liman yashaa'u wayaqdiru innahu bikulli shay'in 'aleem
DIN 31635lahu maqālīdu s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi yabsuṭu r-rizqa liman yašāʾu wayaqdiru ʾinnahu bikulli šayʾin ʿalīmun
The translators word this verse differently
To Him belongs absolute control of the heavens and the earth. He spreads the bounties to whomever He wills, or reduces it. He is aware of all things.
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His are the keys of the heavens and the earth. He enlargeth providence for whom He will and straiteneth (it for whom He will). Lo! He is Knower of all things
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
His are the keys of the heavens and the earth, He extends provision to whom He will, or doles it out; verily, He knows everything
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
His, the keys of the Heavens and of the Earth! He giveth with open hand, or sparingly, to whom He will: He knoweth all things
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
His are the keys of heaven and earth: He bestoweth provision abundantly on whom He pleaseth, and He is sparing unto whom He pleaseth; for He knoweth all things
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
in a signed study →
شَرَعَ لَكُم مِّنَ ٱلدِّينِ مَا وَصَّىٰ بِهِۦ نُوحًا وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ وَمَا وَصَّيْنَا بِهِۦٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَمُوسَىٰ وَعِيسَىٰٓ أَنْ أَقِيمُوا۟ ٱلدِّينَ وَلَا تَتَفَرَّقُوا۟ فِيهِ كَبُرَ عَلَى ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ مَا تَدْعُوهُمْ إِلَيْهِ ٱللَّهُ يَجْتَبِىٓ إِلَيْهِ مَن يَشَآءُ وَيَهْدِىٓ إِلَيْهِ مَن يُنِيبُ
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Easy-read (simplified)shara'a lakum mina d-deeni maa wassaa bihi noohan walladhee awhaynaa ilayka wamaa wassaynaa bihi ibraaheema wamoosaa wa'eesaa an aqeemoo d-deena walaa tatafarraqoo feehi kabura 'alaa l-mushrikeena maa tad'oohum ilayhi llaahu yajtabee ilayhi man yashaa'u wayahdee ilayhi man yuneeb
DIN 31635šaraʿa lakum mina d-dīni mā waṣṣā bihi nūḥan wallaḏī ʾawḥaynā ʾilayka wamā waṣṣaynā bihi ʾibrāhīma wamūsā waʿīsā ʾan ʾaqīmū d-dīna walā tatafarraqū fīhi kabura ʿalā l-mušrikīna mā tadʿūhum ʾilayhi llāhu yaǧtabī ʾilayhi man yašāʾu wayahdī ʾilayhi man yunību
He prescribed for you the same religion He enjoined upon Noah, and what We inspired to you, and what We enjoined upon Abraham, and Moses, and Jesus: "You shall uphold the religion, and be not divided therein." As for the idolaters, what you call them to is outrageous to them. God chooses to Himself whom He wills, and He guides to Himself whoever repents.
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He hath ordained for you that religion which He commended unto Noah, and that which We inspire in thee (Muhammad), and that which We commended unto Abraham and Moses and Jesus, saying: Establish the religion, and be not divided therein. Dreadful for the idolaters is that unto which thou callest them. Allah chooseth for Himself whom He will, and guideth unto Himself him who turneth (toward Him)
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
He has enjoined upon you for religion what He prescribed to Noah and what we inspired thee with, and what we inspired Abraham and Moses and Jesus,- to be steadfast in religion, and not to part into sects therein - a great thing to the idolaters is that which ye call them to! God elects for Himself whom He pleases and guides unto Himself him who turns repentant
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
To you hath He prescribed the faith which He commanded unto Noah, and which we have revealed to thee, and which we commanded unto Abraham and Moses and Jesus, saying, "Observe this faith, and be not divided into sects therein." Intolerable to those who worship idols jointly with God Is that faith to which thou dost call them. Whom He pleaseth will God choose for it, and whosoever shall turn to Him in penitence will He guide to it
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
He hath ordained you the religion which He commanded Noah, and which We have revealed unto thee, O Mohammed, and which We commanded Abraham, and Moses, and Jesus: Saying, observe this religion, and be not divided therein. The worship of one God, to which thou invitest them, is grievous unto the unbelievers: God will elect thereto whom He pleaseth, and will direct unto the same him who shall repent
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
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وَمَا تَفَرَّقُوٓا۟ إِلَّا مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَهُمُ ٱلْعِلْمُ بَغْيًۢا بَيْنَهُمْ وَلَوْلَا كَلِمَةٌ سَبَقَتْ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِلَىٰٓ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى لَّقُضِىَ بَيْنَهُمْ وَإِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ أُورِثُوا۟ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ لَفِى شَكٍّ مِّنْهُ مُرِيبٍ
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Easy-read (simplified)wamaa tafarraqoo illaa min ba'di maa jaa'ahumu l-'ilmu baghyan baynahum walawlaa kalimatun sabaqat min rabbika ilaa ajalin musamman laqudiya baynahum wa'inna lladheena oorithoo l-kitaaba min ba'dihim lafee shakkin minhu mureeb
DIN 31635wamā tafarraqū ʾillā min baʿdi mā ǧāʾahumu l-ʿilmu baġyan baynahum walawlā kalimatun sabaqat min rabbika ʾilā ʾaǧalin musamman laquḍiya baynahum waʾinna llaḏīna ʾūriṯū l-kitāba min baʿdihim lafī šakkin minhu murībin
They became divided only after knowledge came to them, out of resentment among themselves. Were it not for a predetermined decision from your Lord, judgment would have been pronounced between them. Indeed, those who were made to inherit the Book after them are in grave doubt about it.
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And they were not divided until after the knowledge came unto them, through rivalry among themselves; and had it not been for a Word that had already gone forth from thy Lord for an appointed term, it surely had been judged between them. And those who were made to inherit the Scripture after them are verily in hopeless doubt concerning it
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
But they did not part into sects until after the knowledge had come to them, through mutual envy; and had it not been for thy Lord's word already passed for an appointed time, it would surely have been decided between them; but, verily, those who have been given the Book as an inheritance after them, are in hesitating doubt concerning it
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Nor were they divided into sects through mutual jealousy, till after that "the knowledge" had come to them: and had not a decree from thy Lord gone forth respiting them to a fixed time, verily, there had at once been a decision between them. And they who have inherited "the Book" after them, are in perplexity of doubt concerning it
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Those who lived in times past were not divided among themselves, until after that the knowledge of God's unity had come unto them; through their own perverseness: And unless a previous decree had passed from thy Lord, to bear with them till a determined time, verily the matter had been decided between them, by the destruction of the gain-sayers. They who have inherited the scriptures after them, are certainly in a perplexing doubt concerning the same
George Sale · published 1734
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فَلِذَٰلِكَ فَٱدْعُ وَٱسْتَقِمْ كَمَآ أُمِرْتَ وَلَا تَتَّبِعْ أَهْوَآءَهُمْ وَقُلْ ءَامَنتُ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ مِن كِتَٰبٍ وَأُمِرْتُ لِأَعْدِلَ بَيْنَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكُمْ لَنَآ أَعْمَٰلُنَا وَلَكُمْ أَعْمَٰلُكُمْ لَا حُجَّةَ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ يَجْمَعُ بَيْنَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ ٱلْمَصِيرُ
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Easy-read (simplified)falidhaalika fad'u wastaqim kamaa umirta walaa tattabi' ahwaa'ahum waqul aamantu bimaa anzala llaahu min kitaabin wa'umirtu li'a'dila baynakumu llaahu rabbunaa warabbukum lanaa a'maalunaa walakum a'maalukum laa hujjata baynanaa wabaynakumu llaahu yajma'u baynanaa wa'ilayhi l-maseer
DIN 31635faliḏālika fadʿu wastaqim kamā ʾumirta walā tattabiʿ ʾahwāʾahum waqul ʾāmantu bimā ʾanzala llāhu min kitābin waʾumirtu liʾaʿdila baynakumu llāhu rabbunā warabbukum lanā ʾaʿmālunā walakum ʾaʿmālukum lā ḥuǧǧata baynanā wabaynakumu llāhu yaǧmaʿu baynanā waʾilayhi l-maṣīru
To this go on inviting, and be upright as you were commanded, and do not follow their inclinations, and say, "I believe in whatever Book God has sent down, and I was commanded to judge between you equitably. God is our Lord and your Lord. We have our deeds, and you have your deeds. Let there be no quarrel between us and you. God will bring us together, and to Him is the ultimate return."
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Unto this, then, summon (O Muhammad). And be thou upright as thou art commanded, and follow not their lusts, but say: I believe in whatever scripture Allah hath sent down, and I am commanded to be just among you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. Unto us our works and unto you your works; no argument between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and unto Him is the journeying
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Wherefore call thou, and go straight on as thou art bidden, and follow not their lusts; and say, 'I believe in the Book which God has sent down; and I am bidden to judge justly between you. God is our Lord and your Lord; we have our works and ye have your works; there is no argument between us and you. God will assemble us together and unto Him the journey is
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
For this cause summon thou them to the faith, and go straight on as thou hast been bidden, and follow not their desires: and SAY: In whatsoever Books God hath sent down do I believe: I am commanded to decide justly between you: God is your Lord and our Lord: we have our works and you have your works: between us and you let there be no strife: God will make us all one: and to Him shall we return
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Wherefore invite them to receive the sure faith, and be urgent with them, as thou hast been commanded; and follow not their vain desires: And say, I believe in all the scriptures which God hath sent down; and I am commanded to establish justice among you: God is our Lord, and your Lord: Unto us will our works be imputed, and unto you will your works be imputed: Let there be no wrangling between us and you; for God will assemble us all at the last day, and unto Him shall we return
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
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وَٱلَّذِينَ يُحَآجُّونَ فِى ٱللَّهِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا ٱسْتُجِيبَ لَهُۥ حُجَّتُهُمْ دَاحِضَةٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَعَلَيْهِمْ غَضَبٌ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ شَدِيدٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)walladheena yuhaajjoona fee llaahi min ba'di maa stujeeba lahu hujjatuhum daahidatun 'inda rabbihim wa'alayhim ghadabun walahum 'adhaabun shadeed
DIN 31635wallaḏīna yuḥāǧǧūna fī llāhi min baʿdi mā stuǧība lahu ḥuǧǧatuhum dāḥiḍatun ʿinda rabbihim waʿalayhim ġaḍabun walahum ʿaḏābun šadīdun
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As for those who dispute about God after having answered His call, their argument is invalid with their Lord; and upon them falls wrath; and a grievous torment awaits them.
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And those who argue concerning Allah after He hath been acknowledged, their argument hath no weight with their Lord, and wrath is upon them and theirs will be an awful doom
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
But those who argue about God after it has been assented to, their arguments shall be rebutted before their Lord; and upon them shall be wrath, and for them shall be keen torment
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
And as to those who dispute about God, after pledges of obedience given to Him, their disputings shall be condemned by their Lord, and wrath shall be on them, and theirs shall be a sore torment
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
As to those who dispute concerning God, after obedience hath been paid Him by receiving his religion, their disputing shall be vain in the sight of their Lord; and wrath shall fall on them, and they shall suffer a grievous punishment
George Sale · published 1734
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ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَٱلْمِيزَانَ وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّ ٱلسَّاعَةَ قَرِيبٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)allaahu lladhee anzala l-kitaaba bil-haqqi wal-meezaana wamaa yudreeka la'alla s-saa'ata qareeb
DIN 31635allāhu llaḏī ʾanzala l-kitāba bil-ḥaqqi wal-mīzāna wamā yudrīka laʿalla s-sāʿata qarībun
It is God who revealed the Book with the truth, and the Balance. And what will make you realize that perhaps the Hour is near?
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Allah it is Who hath revealed the Scripture with truth, and the Balance. How canst thou know? It may be that the Hour is nigh
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
God it is who has sent down the Book with truth, and the balance; and what shall make thee know whether haply the Hour be nigh
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
It is God who hath sent down the Book with truth, and the Balance: but who shall inform thee whether haply "the Hour" be nigh
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
It is God who hath sent down the scripture with truth; and the balance of true judgment: And what shall inform thee whether the hour be nigh at hand
George Sale · published 1734
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يَسْتَعْجِلُ بِهَا ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِهَا وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مُشْفِقُونَ مِنْهَا وَيَعْلَمُونَ أَنَّهَا ٱلْحَقُّ أَلَآ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يُمَارُونَ فِى ٱلسَّاعَةِ لَفِى ضَلَٰلٍۭ بَعِيدٍ
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Easy-read (simplified)yasta'jilu bihaa lladheena laa yu'minoona bihaa walladheena aamanoo mushfiqoona minhaa waya'lamoona annahaa l-haqqu alaa inna lladheena yumaaroona fee s-saa'ati lafee dalaalin ba'eed
DIN 31635yastaʿǧilu bihā llaḏīna lā yuʾminūna bihā wallaḏīna ʾāmanū mušfiqūna minhā wayaʿlamūna ʾannahā l-ḥaqqu ʾalā ʾinna llaḏīna yumārūna fī s-sāʿati lafī ḍalālin baʿīdin
Those who do not believe in it seek to hasten it; but those who believe are apprehensive of it, and they know it to be the truth. Absolutely, those who question the Hour are in distant error.
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Those who believe not therein seek to hasten it, while those who believe are fearful of it and know that it is the Truth. Are not they who dispute, in doubt concerning the Hour, far astray
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Those who believe not would hurry it on; and those who believe shrink with terror at it and know that it is true. Ay, verily, those who dispute concerning the Hour are in remote error
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
They who believe not in it, challenge its speedy coming: but they who believe are afraid because of it, and know it to be a truth. Are not they who dispute of the Hour, in a vast error
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
They who believe not therein, wish it to be hastened by way of mockery: But they who believe dread the same, and know it to be the truth. Are not those who dispute concerning the last hour in a wide error
George Sale · published 1734
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- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
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- George Sale · 1734
ٱللَّهُ لَطِيفٌۢ بِعِبَادِهِۦ يَرْزُقُ مَن يَشَآءُ وَهُوَ ٱلْقَوِىُّ ٱلْعَزِيزُ
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Easy-read (simplified)allaahu lateefun bi'ibaadihi yarzuqu man yashaa'u wahuwa l-qawiyyu l-'azeez
DIN 31635allāhu laṭīfun biʿibādihi yarzuqu man yašāʾu wahuwa l-qawiyyu l-ʿazīzu
God is kind towards His worshipers. He provides for whomever He wills. He is the Powerful, the Honorable.
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Allah is gracious unto His slaves. He provideth for whom He will. And He is the Strong, the Mighty
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
God is kind to His servants; He Provides whom He will, and He is the mighty, the glorious
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Benign is God towards his servants: for whom He will doth He provide: and He is the Strong, the Mighty
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
God is bounteous unto his servants: He provideth for whom He pleaseth; and He is the strong, the mighty
George Sale · published 1734
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مَن كَانَ يُرِيدُ حَرْثَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ نَزِدْ لَهُۥ فِى حَرْثِهِۦ وَمَن كَانَ يُرِيدُ حَرْثَ ٱلدُّنْيَا نُؤْتِهِۦ مِنْهَا وَمَا لَهُۥ فِى ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ مِن نَّصِيبٍ
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Easy-read (simplified)man kaana yureedu hartha l-'aakhirati nazid lahu fee harthihi waman kaana yureedu hartha d-dunyaa nu'tihi minhaa wamaa lahu fee l-'aakhirati min naseeb
DIN 31635man kāna yurīdu ḥarṯa l-ʾāḫirati nazid lahu fī ḥarṯihi waman kāna yurīdu ḥarṯa d-dunyā nuʾtihi minhā wamā lahu fī l-ʾāḫirati min naṣībin
Whoever desires the harvest of the Hereafter, We increase for him his harvest; and whoever desires the harvest of this world, We give him thereof, and he has no share of the Hereafter.
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Whoso desireth the harvest of the Hereafter, We give him increase in its harvest. And whoso desireth the harvest of the world, We give him thereof, and he hath no portion in the Hereafter
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
He who wishes for the tilth of the next world, we will increase for him the tilth; and he who desires the tilth of this world, we will give him thereof: but in the next he shall have no portion
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Whoso will choose the harvest field of the life to come, to him will we give increase in this his harvest field: and whoso chooseth the harvest field of this life, thereof will we give him: but no portion shall there be for him in the life to come
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Whoso chooseth the tillage of the life to come, unto him will We give increase in his tillage: And whoso chooseth the tillage of this world, We will give him the fruit thereof; but he shall have no part in the life to come
George Sale · published 1734
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أَمْ لَهُمْ شُرَكَٰٓؤُا۟ شَرَعُوا۟ لَهُم مِّنَ ٱلدِّينِ مَا لَمْ يَأْذَنۢ بِهِ ٱللَّهُ وَلَوْلَا كَلِمَةُ ٱلْفَصْلِ لَقُضِىَ بَيْنَهُمْ وَإِنَّ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)am lahum shurakaa'u shara'oo lahum mina d-deeni maa lam ya'dhan bihi llaahu walawlaa kalimatu l-fasli laqudiya baynahum wa'inna z-zaalimeena lahum 'adhaabun aleem
DIN 31635ʾam lahum šurakāʾu šaraʿū lahum mina d-dīni mā lam yaʾḏan bihi llāhu walawlā kalimatu l-faṣli laquḍiya baynahum waʾinna ẓ-ẓālimīna lahum ʿaḏābun ʾalīmun
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Or is it that they have partners who litigate for them religious laws never authorized by God? Were it not for the conclusive decision, it would have been settled between them. The wicked will have a painful punishment.
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Or have they partners (of Allah) who have made lawful for them in religion that which Allah allowed not? And but for a decisive word (gone forth already), it would have been judged between them. Lo! for wrong-doers is a painful doom
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Have they associates who have enjoined any religion on them which God permits not?- but were it not for the word of decision it would have been decreed to them. Verily, the unjust,- for them is grievous woe
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Is it that they have gods who have sanctioned for them aught in the matter of religion which God hath not allowed? But had it not been for a decree of respite till the day of severance, judgment had ere now taken place among them; and assuredly the impious shall undergo a painful torment
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Have the idolaters deities which ordain them a religion which God hath not allowed? But had it not been for the decree of respiting their punishment to the day of separating the infidels from the true believers, judgment had been already given between them: For the unjust shall surely suffer a painful torment
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
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- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
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تَرَى ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ مُشْفِقِينَ مِمَّا كَسَبُوا۟ وَهُوَ وَاقِعٌۢ بِهِمْ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ فِى رَوْضَاتِ ٱلْجَنَّاتِ لَهُم مَّا يَشَآءُونَ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ ٱلْفَضْلُ ٱلْكَبِيرُ
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Easy-read (simplified)taraa z-zaalimeena mushfiqeena mimmaa kasaboo wahuwa waaqi'un bihim walladheena aamanoo wa'amiloo s-saalihaati fee rawdaati l-jannaati lahum maa yashaa'oona 'inda rabbihim dhaalika huwa l-fadlu l-kabeer
DIN 31635tarā ẓ-ẓālimīna mušfiqīna mimmā kasabū wahuwa wāqiʿun bihim wallaḏīna ʾāmanū waʿamilū ṣ-ṣāliḥāti fī rawḍāti l-ǧannāti lahum mā yašāʾūna ʿinda rabbihim ḏālika huwa l-faḍlu l-kabīru
You will see the unjust terrified of what they have earned, and it will befall them. As for those who believe and do good deeds, they will be in the Meadows of the Gardens; they will have whatever they please in the presence of their Lord; that is the supreme blessing.
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Thou seest the wrong-doers fearful of that which they have earned, and it will surely befall them, while those who believe and do good works (will be) in flowering meadows of the Gardens, having what they wish from their Lord. This is the great preferment
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Thou shalt see the unjust shrink with terror from what they have gained as it falls upon them; and those who believe and do right, in meads of Paradise, they shall have what they please with their Lord;- that is great grace
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
On that day thou shalt see the impious alarmed at their own works, and the consequence thereof shall fall upon them: but they who believe and do the things that are right, shall dwell in the meadows of paradise: whatever they shall desire awaiteth them with their Lord. This, the greatest boon
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
On that day thou shalt see the unjust in great terror, because of their demerits; and the penalty thereof shall fall upon them: But they who believe and do good works, shall dwell in the delightful meadows of paradise; they shall obtain whatever they shalt desire, with their Lord. This is the greatest acquisition
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
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- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
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ذَٰلِكَ ٱلَّذِى يُبَشِّرُ ٱللَّهُ عِبَادَهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ قُل لَّآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ أَجْرًا إِلَّا ٱلْمَوَدَّةَ فِى ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَمَن يَقْتَرِفْ حَسَنَةً نَّزِدْ لَهُۥ فِيهَا حُسْنًا إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورٌ شَكُورٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)dhaalika lladhee yubashshiru llaahu 'ibaadahu lladheena aamanoo wa'amiloo s-saalihaati qul laa as'alukum 'alayhi ajran illaa l-mawaddata fee l-qurbaa waman yaqtarif hasanatan nazid lahu feehaa husnan inna llaaha ghafoorun shakoor
DIN 31635ḏālika llaḏī yubašširu llāhu ʿibādahu llaḏīna ʾāmanū waʿamilū ṣ-ṣāliḥāti qul lā ʾasʾalukum ʿalayhi ʾaǧran ʾillā l-mawaddata fī l-qurbā waman yaqtarif ḥasanatan nazid lahu fīhā ḥusnan ʾinna llāha ġafūrun šakūrun
That is the good news God gives to His servants who believe and do good deeds. Say, "I ask of you no wage for it, except affection among the near of kin." Whoever does a good deed, We will increase its goodness for him. God is Forgiving and Appreciative.
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This it is which Allah announceth unto His bondmen who believe and do good works. Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee therefor, save lovingkindness among kinsfolk. And whoso scoreth a good deed We add unto its good for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Responsive
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
That is what God gives glad tidings of to His servants who believe and do righteous acts. Say, 'I do not ask for it a hire - only the love of my kinsfolk.' And he who gains a good action we will increase good for him thereby; verily, God is forgiving and grateful
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
This is what God announceth to his servants who believe and do the things that are right. SAY: For this ask I no wage of you, save the love of my kin. And whoever shall have won the merit of a good deed, we will increase good to him therewith; for God is forgiving, grateful
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
This is what God promiseth unto his servants who believe and do good works. Say, I ask not of you, for this my preaching, any reward, except the love of my relations: And whoever shall have deserved well by one good action, unto him will we add the merit of another action thereto; for God is inclined to forgive, and ready to reward
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
أَمْ يَقُولُونَ ٱفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا فَإِن يَشَإِ ٱللَّهُ يَخْتِمْ عَلَىٰ قَلْبِكَ وَيَمْحُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْبَٰطِلَ وَيُحِقُّ ٱلْحَقَّ بِكَلِمَٰتِهِۦٓ إِنَّهُۥ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ
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Easy-read (simplified)am yaqooloona ftaraa 'alaa llaahi kadhiban fa'in yasha'i llaahu yakhtim 'alaa qalbika wayamhu llaahu l-baatila wayuhiqqu l-haqqa bikalimaatihi innahu 'aleemun bidhaati s-sudoor
DIN 31635ʾam yaqūlūna ftarā ʿalā llāhi kaḏiban faʾin yašaʾi llāhu yaḫtim ʿalā qalbika wayamḥu llāhu l-bāṭila wayuḥiqqu l-ḥaqqa bikalimātihi ʾinnahu ʿalīmun biḏāti ṣ-ṣudūri
The translators word this verse differently
Or do they say, "He forged a lie about God." If God so willed, He could have sealed your heart. But God obliterates the false, and confirm the true by His Words. He knows what is in the hearts.
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Or say they: He hath invented a lie concerning Allah? If Allah willed, He could have sealed thy heart (against them). And Allah will wipe out the lie and will vindicate the truth by His words. Lo! He is Aware of what is hidden in the breasts (of men)
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
Or will they say he has forged against God a lie? But if God pleased He could set a seal upon thy heart; but God will blot out falsehood and verify truth by His word; verily, He knows the nature of men's breasts
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Will they say he hath forged a lie of God? If God pleased, He could then seal up thy very heart. But God will bring untruth to nought, and will make good the truth by his word: for He knoweth the very secrets of the breast
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Do they say, Mohammed hath blasphemously forged a lie concerning God? If God pleaseth, he will seal up thy heart: And God will absolutely abolish vanity, and will establish the truth in his words; for He knoweth the innermost parts of men's breasts
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى يَقْبَلُ ٱلتَّوْبَةَ عَنْ عِبَادِهِۦ وَيَعْفُوا۟ عَنِ ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتِ وَيَعْلَمُ مَا تَفْعَلُونَ
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Easy-read (simplified)wahuwa lladhee yaqbalu t-tawbata 'an 'ibaadihi waya'foo 'ani s-sayyi'aati waya'lamu maa taf'aloon
DIN 31635wahuwa llaḏī yaqbalu t-tawbata ʿan ʿibādihi wayaʿfū ʿani s-sayyiʾāti wayaʿlamu mā tafʿalūna
It is He who accepts the repentance of His worshipers, and remits the sins, and knows what you do.
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And He it is Who accepteth repentance from His bondmen, and pardoneth the evil deeds, and knoweth what ye do
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
He it is who accepts repentance from His servants and pardons their offences and knows that which ye do
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
He it is who accepteth repentance from his servants, and forgiveth their sins and knoweth your actions
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
It is He who accepteth repentance from his servants, and forgiveth sins, and knoweth that which ye do
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
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وَيَسْتَجِيبُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَيَزِيدُهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِۦ وَٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ شَدِيدٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)wayastajeebu lladheena aamanoo wa'amiloo s-saalihaati wayazeeduhum min fadlihi wal-kaafiroona lahum 'adhaabun shadeed
DIN 31635wayastaǧību llaḏīna ʾāmanū waʿamilū ṣ-ṣāliḥāti wayazīduhum min faḍlihi wal-kāfirūna lahum ʿaḏābun šadīdun
The translators word this verse differently
And He answers those who believe and do good deeds, and He increases them of His grace. But the disbelievers will suffer a terrible punishment.
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And accepteth those who do good works, and giveth increase unto them of His bounty. And as for disbelievers, theirs will be an awful doom
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
And He answers the prayer of those who believe and do right, and gives them increase of His grace; but the misbelievers,- for them is keen torment
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
And to those who believe and do the things that are right will he hearken, and augment his bounties to them: but the unbelievers doth a terrible punishment await
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
He will incline his ear unto those who believe and work righteousness, and will add unto them above what they shall ask or deserve, of his bounty: But the unbelievers shall suffer a severe punishment
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَلَوْ بَسَطَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلرِّزْقَ لِعِبَادِهِۦ لَبَغَوْا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَٰكِن يُنَزِّلُ بِقَدَرٍ مَّا يَشَآءُ إِنَّهُۥ بِعِبَادِهِۦ خَبِيرٌۢ بَصِيرٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)walaw basata llaahu r-rizqa li'ibaadihi labaghaw fee l-'ardi walaakin yunazzilu biqadarin maa yashaa'u innahu bi'ibaadihi khabeerun baseer
DIN 31635walaw basaṭa llāhu r-rizqa liʿibādihi labaġaw fī l-ʾarḍi walākin yunazzilu biqadarin mā yašāʾu ʾinnahu biʿibādihi ḫabīrun baṣīrun
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If God were to increase the provision to His servants, they would transgress on earth; but He sends down in precise measure whatever He wills. Surely, regarding His servants, He is Expert and Observant.
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And if Allah were to enlarge the provision for His slaves they would surely rebel in the earth, but He sendeth down by measure as He willeth. Lo! He is Informed, a Seer of His bondmen
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
And if God were to extend provision to His servants they would be wanton in the earth. But He sends down by measure what He pleases; verily, of His servants He is well aware and sees
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Should God bestow abundance upon his servants, they might act wantonly on the earth: but He sendeth down what He will by measure; for he knoweth, beholdeth his servants
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
If God should bestow abundance upon his servants, they would certainly behave insolently in the earth: But He sendeth down by measure unto every one that which he pleaseth; for He well knoweth and seeth the condition of his servants
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُنَزِّلُ ٱلْغَيْثَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا قَنَطُوا۟ وَيَنشُرُ رَحْمَتَهُۥ وَهُوَ ٱلْوَلِىُّ ٱلْحَمِيدُ
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Easy-read (simplified)wahuwa lladhee yunazzilu l-ghaytha min ba'di maa qanatoo wayanshuru rahmatahu wahuwa l-waliyyu l-hameed
DIN 31635wahuwa llaḏī yunazzilu l-ġayṯa min baʿdi mā qanaṭū wayanšuru raḥmatahu wahuwa l-waliyyu l-ḥamīdu
It is He who brings down the rain after they have despaired, and unfolds His mercy. He is the Guardian, the Praised.
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And He it is Who sendeth down the saving rain after they have despaired, and spreadeth out His mercy. He is the Protecting Friend, the Praiseworthy
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
He it is who sends down the rain after they have despaired; and disperses His mercy, for He is the praiseworthy patron
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
He it is who after that men have despaired of it, sendeth down the rain, and spreadeth abroad his mercy: He is the Protector, the Praiseworthy
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
It is He who sendeth down the rain, after men have despaired thereof, and spreadeth abroad his mercy; and He is the patron, justly to be praised
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَمِنْ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ خَلْقُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَثَّ فِيهِمَا مِن دَآبَّةٍ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ جَمْعِهِمْ إِذَا يَشَآءُ قَدِيرٌ
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Easy-read (simplified)wamin aayaatihi khalqu s-samaawaati wal-'ardi wamaa baththa feehimaa min daabbatin wahuwa 'alaa jam'ihim idhaa yashaa'u qadeer
DIN 31635wamin ʾāyātihi ḫalqu s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi wamā baṯṯa fīhimā min dābbatin wahuwa ʿalā ǧamʿihim ʾiḏā yašāʾu qadīrun
And of His signs are the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the creatures He has spread throughout them; and He is Able to gather them at will.
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And of His portents is the creation of the heaven and the earth, and of whatever beasts He hath dispersed therein. And He is Able to gather them when He will
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and what He hath spread abroad therein of beasts; and He is able to collect them when He will
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Among his signs is the creation of the Heavens and of the Earth, and the creatures which he hath scattered over both: and, for their gathering together when he will, He is allpowerful
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Among his signs is the creation of heaven and earth, and of the living creatures with which He hath replenished them both; and He is able to gather them together before his tribunal, whenever He pleaseth
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَمَآ أَصَٰبَكُم مِّن مُّصِيبَةٍ فَبِمَا كَسَبَتْ أَيْدِيكُمْ وَيَعْفُوا۟ عَن كَثِيرٍ
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Easy-read (simplified)wamaa asaabakum min museebatin fabimaa kasabat aydeekum waya'foo 'an katheer
DIN 31635wamā ʾaṣābakum min muṣībatin fabimā kasabat ʾaydīkum wayaʿfū ʿan kaṯīrin
Whatever misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned; and yet He pardons much.
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Whatever of misfortune striketh you, it is what your right hands have earned. And He forgiveth much
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
And what misfortunes befall you it is for what your hands have earned; but He pardons much
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Nor happeneth to you any mishap, but it is for your own handy-work: and yet he forgiveth many things
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Whatever misfortune befalleth you is sent you by God, for that which your hands have deserved; and yet He forgiveth many things
George Sale · published 1734
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- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
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وَمَآ أَنتُم بِمُعْجِزِينَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا لَكُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ مِن وَلِىٍّ وَلَا نَصِيرٍ
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Easy-read (simplified)wamaa antum bimu'jizeena fee l-'ardi wamaa lakum min dooni llaahi min waliyyin walaa naseer
DIN 31635wamā ʾantum bimuʿǧizīna fī l-ʾarḍi wamā lakum min dūni llāhi min waliyyin walā naṣīrin
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You are not the ones to interfere on earth; and besides God, you have no ally, and no helper.
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Ye cannot escape in the earth, for beside Allah ye have no protecting friend nor any helper
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
yet ye cannot make Him helpless in the earth, nor have ye, besides God, either a patron or a helper
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Ye cannot weaken him on the earth: neither, beside God, patron or helper shall ye have
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Ye shall not frustrate the divine vengeance in the earth; neither shall ye have any protector or helper, against God
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734
وَمِنْ ءَايَٰتِهِ ٱلْجَوَارِ فِى ٱلْبَحْرِ كَٱلْأَعْلَٰمِ
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Easy-read (simplified)wamin aayaatihi l-jawaari fee l-bahri kal-'a'laam
DIN 31635wamin ʾāyātihi l-ǧawāri fī l-baḥri kal-ʾaʿlāmi
And of His signs are the ships sailing the sea like flags.
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And of His portents are the ships, like banners on the sea
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930
And of His signs are the ships that sail like mountains in the sea
Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880
Among his signs also are the sea-traversing ships like mountains
John Medows Rodwell · published 1861
Among his signs also are the ships running in the sea, like high mountains
George Sale · published 1734
Sources
In-depth analysis →
- Talal Itani · 2012
- Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · 1930
- Edward Henry Palmer · 1880
- John Medows Rodwell · 1861
- George Sale · 1734