Al-Anfaal 8:61 – At-Tawba 9:35

And if they incline to peace, incline thou also to it, and trust in Allah. Lo! He, even He, is the Hearer, the Knower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they incline to peace, incline thou to it too, and rely upon God; verily, He both hears and knows

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And if they lean to peace, lean thou also to it; and put thy trust in God: for He is the Hearing, the Knowing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And if they incline unto peace, do thou also incline thereto; and put thy confidence in God, for it is He who heareth and knoweth

George Sale · published 1734

And if they would deceive thee, then lo! Allah is Sufficient for thee. He it is Who supporteth thee with His help and with the believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they wish to betray thee, then God is enough for thee! He it is who supports thee with His help and with the believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if they seek to betray thee, God will be all-sufficient for thee. He it is who hath strengthened thee with His help, and with the faithful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if they seek to deceive thee, verily God will be thy support. It is He who hath strengthened thee with his help, and with that of the faithful

George Sale · published 1734

And (as for the believers) hath attuned their hearts. If thou hadst spent all that is in the earth thou couldst not have attuned their hearts, but Allah hath attuned them. Lo! He is Mighty, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and reconciles their hearts! Didst thou expend all that is in the earth thou couldst not reconcile their hearts, but God reconciled them, verily, He is mighty and wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

and hath made their hearts one. Hadst thou spent all the riches of the earth, thou couldst not have united their hearts; but God hath united them, for He is Mighty, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and hath united their hearts. If thou hadst expended whatever riches are in the earth, thou couldest not have united their hearts, but God united them; for He is mighty and wise

George Sale · published 1734

O Prophet! Allah is Sufficient for thee and those who follow thee of the believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O thou prophet ! God is sufficient for thee, with those of the believers who follow thee

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O prophet! God, and such of the faithful as follow thee, will be all-sufficient for thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O prophet, God is thy support, and such of the true believers who followeth thee

George Sale · published 1734

O Prophet! Exhort the believers to fight. If there be of you twenty steadfast they shall overcome two hundred, and if there be of you a hundred (steadfast) they shall overcome a thousand of those who disbelieve, because they (the disbelievers) are a folk without intelligence

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O thou prophet! urge on the believers to fight. If there be of you twenty patient men, they shall conquer two hundred; if there be of you a hundred, they shall conquer a thousand of those who misbelieve, because they are a people who did not discern

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O prophet! stir up the faithful to the fight. Twenty of you who stand firm shall vanquish two hundred: and if there be a hundred of you they shall vanquish a thousand of the infidels, for they are a people devoid of understanding

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O prophet, stir up the faithful to war: If twenty of you persevere with constancy, they shall overcome two hundred, and of there be one hundred of you, they shall overcome a thousand of those who believe not; because they are a people which do not understand

George Sale · published 1734

Now hath Allah lightened your burden, for He knoweth that there is weakness in you. So if there be of you a steadfast hundred they shall overcome two hundred, and if there be of you a thousand (steadfast) they shall overcome two thousand by permission of Allah. Allah is with the steadfast

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Now has God made it light for you; He knows that there is a weakness amongst you: but if there be amongst you but a patient hundred, they will conquer two hundred; and if there be of you a thousand, they will conquer two thousand, by the permission of God,- for God is with the patient

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Now hath God made your work easy, for he knoweth how weak ye are. If there be an hundred of you who endure resolutely, they shall vanquish two hundred; and if there be a thousand of you, they shall vanquish two thousand by God's permission; for God is with those who are resolute to endure

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Now hath God eased you, for He knew that ye were weak. If there be an hundred of you who persevere with constancy, they shall overcome two hundred; and if there be a thousand of you, they shall overcome two thousand, by the permission of God; for God is with those who persevere

George Sale · published 1734

It is not for any prophet to have captives until he hath made slaughter in the land. Ye desire the lure of this world and Allah desireth (for you) the Hereafter, and Allah is Mighty, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

It has not been for any prophet to take captives until he hath slaughtered in the land! Ye wish to have the goods of this world, but God wishes for the next, for God is mighty, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

No prophet hath been enabled to take captives until he had made great slaughter in the earth. Ye desire the passing fruitions of this world, but God desireth the next life for you. And God is Mighty, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It hath not been granted unto any prophet, that he should possess captives, until he had made a great slaughter of the infidels in the earth. Ye seek the accidental goods of this world, but God regardeth the life to come; and God is mighty and wise

George Sale · published 1734

Had it not been for an ordinance of Allah which had gone before, an awful doom had come upon you on account of what ye took

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Were it not for a book from God that had gone before, there would have touched you, for that which ye took, a mighty punishment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Had there not been a previous ordinance from God, a severe chastisement had befallen you, for the ransom which ye took

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unless a revelation had been previously delivered from God, verily a severe punishment had been inflicted on you, for the ransom which ye took from the captives at Bedr

George Sale · published 1734

Now enjoy what ye have won, as lawful and good, and keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Eat of what spoils ye have taken, what is lawful and good; and fear God, verily, God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Eat therefore of the spoils ye have taken what is lawful and good; and fear God: God is Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Eat therefore of what ye have acquired, that which is lawful, and good; for God is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

O Prophet! Say unto those captives who are in your hands: If Allah knoweth any good in your hearts He will give you better than that which hath been taken from you, and will forgive you. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O thou prophet! say to such of the captives as are in your hands, 'If God knows of any good in your hearts, he will give you better than that which is taken from you, and will forgive you; for God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O prophet! say to the captives who are in your hands, "If God shall know good to be in your hearts, He will give you good beyond all that hath been taken from you, and will forgive you: for God is Forgiving, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O prophet, say unto the captives who are in your hands, if God shall know any good to be in your hearts, He will give you better than what hath been taken from you; and He will forgive you, for God is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And if they would betray thee, they betrayed Allah before, and He gave (thee) power over them. Allah is Knower, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they desire to betray thee,- they have betrayed God before! but He hath given you power over them; for God is knowing, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if they seek to deal treacherously with you - they have already dealt treacherously with God before! Therefore hath He given you power over them. God is Knowing, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if they seek to deceive thee, verily they have deceived God before; wherefore He hath given thee power over them: And God is knowing and wise

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who believed and left their homes and strove with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah, and those who took them in and helped them: these are protecting friends one of another. And those who believed but did not leave their homes, ye have no duty to protect them till they leave their homes; but if they seek help from you in the matter of religion then it is your duty to help (them) except against a folk between whom and you there is a treaty. Allah is Seer of what ye do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who believe and have fled and fought strenuously with their wealth and persons in God's way, and those who have given refuge and help, these shall be next of kin to each other. But those who believe, but have not fled, ye have naught to do with their claims of kindred, until they flee as well. But if they ask you for aid for religion's sake, then help is due from you, except against a people between whom and you there is an alliance; for God on what ye do doth look

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, they who have believed and fled their homes and spent their substance for the cause of God, and they who have taken in the prophet and been helpful to him, shall be near of kin the one to the other. And they who have believed, but have not fled their homes, shall have no rights of kindred with you at all, until they too fly their country. Yet if they seek aid from you on account of the faith, your part it is to give them aid, except against a people between whom and yourselves there shall be a treaty. And God beholdeth your actions

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover they who have believed, and have fled their country, and employed their substance and their persons in fighting for the religion of God, and they who have given the prophet a refuge among them, and have assisted him, these shall be deemed the one nearest of kin to the other. But they who have believed, but have not fled their country, shall have no right of kindred at all with you, until they also fly. Yet if they ask assistance of you on account of religion, it belongeth unto you to give them assistance; except against a people between whom and yourselves there shall be a league subsisting: And God seeth that which ye do

George Sale · published 1734

And those who disbelieve are protectors one of another - If ye do not so, there will be confusion in the land, and great corruption

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those who misbelieve, some of them are next of kin to others - unless ye act the same there will be sedition in the land, and great corruption

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The infidels lend one another mutual help. Unless ye do the same, there will be discord in the land and great corruption

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And as to the infidels, let them be deemed of kin the one to the other. Unless ye do this, there will be a sedition in the earth, and grievous corruption

George Sale · published 1734

Those who believed and left their homes and strove for the cause of Allah, and those who took them in and helped them - these are the believers in truth. For them is pardon, and bountiful provision

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who believe and have fled and fought strenuously in God's cause, and those who have given a refuge and a help, those it is who believe; to them is forgiveness and generous provision due

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as for those who have believed and fled their country, and fought on the path of God, and given the prophet an asylum, and been helpful to him, these are the faithful; Mercy is their due and a noble provision

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as for them who have believed, and left their country, and have fought for God's true religion, and who have allowed the prophet a retreat among them, and have assisted him, these are really believers; they shall receive mercy, and an honourable provision

George Sale · published 1734

And those who afterwards believed and left their homes and strove along with you, they are of you; and those who are akin are nearer one to another in the ordinance of Allah. Lo! Allah is Knower of all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those who have believed afterwards and have fled and fought strenuously with you; these too are of you, but blood relations are nearer in kin by the Book of God. Verily, God all things doth know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they who have believed and fled their country since, and have fought at your side, these also are of you. Those who are united by ties of blood are the nearest of kin to each other. This is in the Book of God. Verily, God knoweth all things

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they who have believed since, and have fled their country, and have fought with you, these also are of you. And those who are related by consanguinity shall be deemed the nearest of kin to each other, preferably to strangers, according to the book of God; God knoweth all things

George Sale · published 1734

Freedom from obligation (is proclaimed) from Allah and His messenger toward those of the idolaters with whom ye made a treaty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

AN immunity from God and His Apostle to those idolaters with whom ye have made a league

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

An IMMUNITY from God and His Apostle to those with whom ye are in league, among the Polytheist Arabs! (those who join gods with God)

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

A declaration of immunity from God and his apostle, unto the idolaters with whom ye have entered into league

George Sale · published 1734

Travel freely in the land four months, and know that ye cannot escape Allah and that Allah will confound the disbelievers (in His Guidance)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Roam ye at large in the land for four months, but know that ye cannot make God helpless, and that God disgraces the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Go ye, therefore, at large in the land four months: but know that God ye shall not weaken; and that those who believe not, God will put to shame

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Go to and fro in the earth securely four months; and know that ye shall not weaken God, and that God will disgrace the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

And a proclamation from Allah and His messenger to all men on the day of the Greater Pilgrimage that Allah is free from obligation to the idolaters, and (so is) His messenger. So, if ye repent, it will be better for you; but if ye are averse, then know that ye cannot escape Allah. Give tidings (O Muhammad) of a painful doom to those who disbelieve

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A proclamation from God and His Apostle to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage, that God is clear of the idolaters as is His Apostle! If then ye repent it is better for you; but if ye turn your backs, then know that ye cannot make God helpless. Give to those who misbelieve glad tidings of grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And a proclamation on the part of God and His Apostle to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage, that God is free from any engagement with the votaries of other gods with God as is His Apostle! If, therefore, ye turn to God it will be better for you; but if ye turn back, then know that ye shall not weaken God: and to those who believe not, announce thou a grievous punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And a declaration from God and his apostle unto the people, on the day of the greater pilgrimage, that God is clear of the idolaters, and his apostle also. Wherefore if ye repent, this will be better for you; but if ye turn back, know that ye shall not weaken God: And denounce unto those who believe not, a painful punishment

George Sale · published 1734

Excepting those of the idolaters with whom ye (Muslims) have a treaty, and who have since abated nothing of your right nor have supported anyone against you. (As for these), fulfil their treaty to them till their term. Lo! Allah loveth those who keep their duty (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Except to those of the idolaters with whom ye have made a league, and who then have not failed you at all, and have not backed up any one against you. Fulfill for them then your covenant until the time agreed upon with them; verily, God loves those who fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But this concerneth not those Polytheists with whom ye are in league, and who shall have afterwards in no way failed you, nor aided anyone against you. Observe, therefore, engagement with them through the whole time of their treaty: for God loveth those who fear Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Except such of the idolaters with whom ye shall have entered into a league, and who afterwards shall not fail you in any instance, nor assist any other against you. Wherefore perform the covenant which ye shall have made with them, until their time shall be elapsed; for God loveth those who fear him

George Sale · published 1734

Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then leave their way free. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But when the sacred months are passed away, kill the idolaters wherever ye may find them; and take them, and besiege them, and lie in wait for them in every place of observation; but if they repent, and are steadfast in prayer, and give alms, then let them go their way; verily, God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when the sacred months are passed, kill those who join other gods with God wherever ye shall find them; and seize them, besiege them, and lay wait for them with every kind of ambush: but if they shall convert, and observe prayer, and pay the obligatory alms, then let them go their way, for God is Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when the months wherein ye are not allowed to attack them shall be past, kill the idolaters wheresoever ye shall find them, and take them prisoners, and besiege them, and lay wait for them in every convenient place. But if they shall repent, and observe the appointed times of prayer, and pay the legal alms, dismiss them freely; for God is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And if anyone of the idolaters seeketh thy protection (O Muhammad), then protect him so that he may hear the Word of Allah, and afterward convey him to his place of safety. That is because they are a folk who know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And if any one of the idolaters ask thee for aid, then aid him, in order that he may hear the word of God; then let him reach his place of safety,- that is, because they are a folk who do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If any one of those who join gods with God ask an asylum of thee, grant him an asylum, that he may hear the Word of God, and then let him reach his place of safety. This, for that they are people devoid of knowledge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And if any of the idolaters shall demand protection of thee, grant him protection, that he may hear the word of God; and afterwards let him reach the place of his security. This shalt thou do, because they are people which know not the excellency of the religion thou preachest

George Sale · published 1734

How can there be a treaty with Allah and with His messenger for the idolaters save those with whom ye made a treaty at the Inviolable Place of Worship? So long as they are true to you, be true to them. Lo! Allah loveth those who keep their duty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How can there be for the idolaters a treaty with God and with His Apostle, save those with whom ye have made a league at the Sacred Mosque! Then while they stand by you, stand ye by them; verily, God loves those who fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

How shall they who add gods to God be in league with God and with His Apostle, save those with whom ye made a league at the sacred temple? So long as they are true to you, be ye true to them; for God loveth those who fear Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How shall the idolaters be admitted into a league with God and with his apostle; except those with whom ye entered into a league at the holy temple? So long as they behave with fidelity towards you, do ye also behave with fidelity towards them; for God loveth those who fear him

George Sale · published 1734

How (can there be any treaty for the others) when, if they have the upper hand of you, they regard not pact nor honour in respect of you? They satisfy you with their mouths the while their hearts refuse. And most of them are wrongdoers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How!- if they prevail against you, they will not observe either ties of blood or ties of client ship; they please you with their mouths, but their hearts refuse; and most of them do work abomination

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

How can they? since if they prevail against you, they will not regard in you either ties of blood or faith. With their mouths will they content you, but their hearts will be averse. The greater part of them are perverse doers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How can they be admitted into a league with you, since, if they prevail against you, they will not regard in you either consanguinity or faith? They will please you with their mouths, but their hearts will be averse from you; for the greater part of them are wicked doers

George Sale · published 1734

They have purchased with the revelations of Allah a little gain, so they debar (men) from His way. Lo! evil is that which they are wont to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They barter God's signs for a little price, and they turn folk from His way; verily, they - evil is that which they have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They sell the signs of God for a mean price, and turn others aside from his way: evil is it that they do

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They sell the signs of God for a small price, and obstruct his way; it is certainly evil which they do

George Sale · published 1734

And they observe toward a believer neither pact nor honour. These are they who are transgressors

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will not observe in a believer ties of kindred nor ties of clientship; but they it is are the transgressors

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They regard not in a believer either ties of blood or faith; these are the transgressors

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They regard not in a believer either consanguinity or faith; and these are the transgressors

George Sale · published 1734

But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then are they your brethren in religion. We detail Our revelations for a people who have knowledge

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they repent and are steadfast in prayer and give alms, then they are your brethren in religion - we detail the signs unto a people that do know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet if they turn to God and observe prayer, and pay the impost, then are they your brethren in religion. We make clear our signs to those who understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Yet if they repent, and observe the appointed times of prayer, and give alms, they shall be deemed your brethren in religion. We distinctly propound our signs unto people who understand

George Sale · published 1734

And if they break their pledges after their treaty (hath been made with you) and assail your religion, then fight the heads of disbelief - Lo! they have no binding oaths - in order that they may desist

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they break faith with you after their treaty, and taunt your religion, then fight the leaders of misbelief; verily, they have no faith, haply they may desist

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if, after alliance made, they break their oaths and revile your religion, then do battle with the ring-leaders of infidelity - for no oaths are binding with them that they may desist

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if they violate their oaths, after their league, and revile your religion, oppose the leaders of infidelity, -- for there is no trust in them, -- that they may desist from their treachery

George Sale · published 1734

Will ye not fight a folk who broke their solemn pledges, and purposed to drive out the messenger and did attack you first? What! Fear ye them? Now Allah hath more right that ye should fear Him, if ye are believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Will ye not fight a people who broke their oaths, and intended to expel the Apostle? They began with you at first, are ye afraid of them? God is more deserving that ye should fear Him! If ye be believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What! will ye not fight against those Meccans who have broken their oaths and aimed to expel your Apostle, and attacked you first? Will ye dread them? God is more worthy of your fear, if ye are believers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Will ye not fight against people who have violated their oaths, and conspired to expel the apostle of God; and who of their own accord assaulted you the first time? Will ye fear them? But it is more just that ye should fear God, if ye are true believers

George Sale · published 1734

Fight them! Allah will chastise them at your hands, and He will lay them low and give you victory over them, and He will heal the breasts of folk who are believers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

kill them! God will torment them by your hands, and disgrace them, and aid you against them, and heal the breasts of a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So make war on them: By your hands will God chastise them, and will put them to shame, and will give you victory over them, and will heal the bosoms of a people who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Attack them therefore; God shall punish them by your hands, and will cover them with shame, and will give you the victory over them; and He will heal the breasts of the people who believe

George Sale · published 1734

And He will remove the anger of their hearts. Allah relenteth toward whom He will. Allah is Knower, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and will remove rage from their hearts; for God turns unto Him whomsoever He pleases, and God is knowing, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And will take away the wrath of their hearts. God will be turned unto whom He will: and God is Knowing, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and will take away the indignation of their hearts: For God will be turned unto whom He pleaseth; and God is knowing and wise

George Sale · published 1734

Or deemed ye that ye would be left (in peace) when Allah yet knoweth not those of you who strive, choosing for familiar none save Allah and His messenger and the believers? Allah is Informed of what ye do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Did ye reckon that ye would be left, when God knows not as yet those of you who fought strenuously, and who did not take other than God and His Apostle, and the believers for an intimate friend? for God is well aware of what ye do

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Think ye that ye shall be forsaken as if God did not yet know those among you who do valiantly, and take none for their friends beside God, and His Apostle, and the faithful? God is well apprised of your doings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Did ye imagine that ye should be abandoned, whereas God did not yet know those among you who fought for his religion, and took not any besides God, and his apostle, and the faithful for their friends? God is well acquainted with that which ye do

George Sale · published 1734

It is not for the idolaters to tend Allah's sanctuaries, bearing witness against themselves of disbelief. As for such, their works are vain and in the Fire they will abide

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

It is not for idolaters to repair to the mosques of God, bearing witness against themselves to unbelief; they it is whose works are vain, and in the Fire shall they dwell for, aye

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is not for the votaries of other gods with God, witnesses against themselves of infidelity, to visit the temples of God. These! vain their works: and in the fire shall they abide for ever

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is not fitting that the idolaters should visit the temples of God, being witnesses against their own souls of their infidelity. The works of these men are vain; and they shall remain in hell fire for ever

George Sale · published 1734

He only shall tend Allah's sanctuaries who believeth in Allah and the Last Day and observeth proper worship and payeth the poor-due and feareth none save Allah. For such (only) is it possible that they can be of the rightly guided

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He only shall repair to the mosques of God who believes in God and the last day, and is steadfast in prayer, and gives the alms, and fears only God;- it may be that these will be of those who are guided

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He only should visit the temples of God who believeth in God and the last day, and observeth prayer, and payeth the legal alms, and dreadeth none but God. These haply will be among the rightly guided

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But he only shall visit the temples of God, who believeth in God and the last day, and is constant at prayer, and payeth the legal alms, and feareth God alone. These perhaps may become of the number of those who are rightly directed

George Sale · published 1734

Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have ye made out the giving drink to the pilgrims and the repairing to the Sacred Mosque to be like being one who believes in God and in the last day, and is strenuous in the way of God?- they are not equal in God's sight, and God guides not an unjust people

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Do ye place the giving drink to the pilgrims, and the visitation of the sacred temple, on the same level with him who believeth in God and the last day, and fighteth on the way of God? They shall not be held equal by God: and God guideth not the unrighteous

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do ye reckon the giving drink to the pilgrims, and the visiting of the holy temple to be actions as meritorious as those performed by him who believeth in God and the last day, and fighteth for the religion of God? They shall not be held equal with God: For God directeth not the unrighteous people

George Sale · published 1734

Those who believe, and have left their homes and striven with their wealth and their lives in Allah's way are of much greater worth in Allah's sight. These are they who are triumphant

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who believe and who have fled and been strenuous in the way of God, with their wealth and with their persons, are highest in rank with God, and these it is who are happy

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who have believed, and fled their homes, and striven with their substance and with their persons on the path of God, shall be of highest grade with God: and these are they who shall be happy

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They who have believed, and fled their country, and employed their substance and their persons in the defence of God's true religion, shall be in the highest degree of honour with God; and these are they who shall be happy

George Sale · published 1734

Their Lord giveth them good tidings of mercy from Him, and acceptance, and Gardens where enduring pleasure will be theirs

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Their Lord gives them glad tidings of mercy from Himself, and goodwill; and gardens shall they have therein and lasting pleasure

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Tidings of mercy from Himself, and of His good pleasure, doth their Lord send them, and of gardens in which lasting pleasure shall be theirs

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their Lord sendeth them good tidings of mercy from Him, and good will, and of gardens wherein they shall enjoy lasting pleasure

George Sale · published 1734

There they will abide for ever. Lo! with Allah there is immense reward

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

to dwell therein for aye! Verily, God, with Him is mighty here

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Therein shall they abide for ever; for God! with Him is a great reward

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

they shall continue therein for ever: For with God is a great reward

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Choose not your fathers nor your brethren for friends if they take pleasure in disbelief rather than faith. Whoso of you taketh them for friends, such are wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! take not your fathers and your brothers for patrons if they love misbelief rather than faith; for whosoever amongst you takes them for patrons these are the unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O Believers! make not friends of your fathers or your brethren if they love unbelief above faith: and whoso of you shall make them his friends, will be wrong doers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, take not your fathers or your brethren for friends, if they love infidelity above faith; and whosoever among you shall take them for his friends, they will be unjust doers

George Sale · published 1734

Say: If your fathers, and your sons, and your brethren, and your wives, and your tribe, and the wealth ye have acquired, and merchandise for which ye fear that there will no sale, and dwellings ye desire are dearer to you than Allah and His messenger and striving in His way: then wait till Allah bringeth His command to pass. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'If your fathers, and your sons, and your brethren, and your wives, and your clansmen, and the wealth which ye have gained, and the merchandise which ye fear may be slack, and the dwellings which ye love are dearer to you than God and His Apostle, and than fighting strenuously in His way,- then wait awhile, until God brings His bidding, for God guides not a people who work abomination

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: If your fathers, and your sons, and your brethren, and your wives, and your kindred, and the wealth which ye have gained, and merchandise which ye fear may be unsold, and dwellings wherein ye delight, be dearer to you than God and His Apostle and efforts on his Path, then wait until God shall Himself enter on His work: and God guideth not the impious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, if your fathers, and your sons, and your brethren, and your wives, and your relations, and your substance which ye have acquired, and your merchandize which ye apprehend may not be sold off, and your dwellings wherein ye delight, be more dear unto you than God, and his apostle, and the advancement of his religion; wait, until God shall send his command: For God directeth not the ungodly people

George Sale · published 1734

Allah hath given you victory on many fields and on the day of Huneyn, when ye exulted in your multitude but it availed you naught, and the earth, vast as it is, was straitened for you; then ye turned back in flight

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God has helped you in many a place, and on the day of 'Honein when ye were so pleased with your numbers; but it did not serve you at all, and the road grew too strait for you, where it had been broad; and then ye turned your backs retreating

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Now hath God helped you in many battlefields, and, on the day of Honein, when ye prided yourselves on your numbers; but it availed you nothing; and the earth, with all its breadth, became too straight for you: then turned ye your backs in flight

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Now hath God assisted you in many engagements, and particularly at the battle of Honein; when ye pleased your selves in your multitude, but it was no manner of advantage unto you, and the earth became too strait for you, notwithstanding it was spacious; then did ye retreat and turn your backs

George Sale · published 1734

Then Allah sent His peace of reassurance down upon His messenger and upon the believers, and sent down hosts ye could not see, and punished those who disbelieved. Such is the reward of disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

then God sent down His shechina upon His Apostle and upon the believers; and sent down armies which ye could not see, and punished those who misbelieved

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then did God send down His spirit of repose upon His Apostle, and upon the faithful, and He sent down the hosts which ye saw not, and He punished the Infidels: This, the Infidels' reward

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Afterwards God sent down his security upon his apostle and upon the faithful, and sent down troops of angels which ye saw not; and he punished those who disbelieved: And this was the reward of the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

Then afterward Allah will relent toward whom He will; for Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

for that is the reward of the misbelievers, then God turns after that to whom He will, for God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet, after this, will God be turned to whom He pleaseth; for God is Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Nevertheless God will hereafter be turned unto whom He pleaseth; for God is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! The idolaters only are unclean. So let them not come near the Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. If ye fear poverty (from the loss of their merchandise) Allah shall preserve you of His bounty if He will. Lo! Allah is Knower, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! it is only the idolaters who are unclean; they shall not then approach the Sacred Mosque after this year. But if ye fear want then God will enrich you from His grace if He will; verily, God is knowing, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O Believers! only they who join gods with God are unclean! Let them not, therefore, after this their year, come near the sacred Temple. And if ye fear want, God, if He please, will enrich you of His abundance: for God is Knowing, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, verily the idolaters are unclean; let them not therefore come near unto the holy temple after this year. And if ye fear want, by the cutting off trade and communication with them, God will enrich you of his abundance, if He pleaseth; for God is knowing and wise

George Sale · published 1734

Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that which Allah hath forbidden by His messenger, and follow not the Religion of Truth, until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Fight those who believe not in God and in the last day, and who forbid not what God and His Apostle have forbidden, and who do not practice the religion of truth from amongst those to whom the Book has been brought, until they pay the tribute by their hands and be as little ones

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Make war upon such of those to whom the Scriptures have been given as believe not in God, or in the last day, and who forbid not that which God and His Apostle have forbidden, and who profess not the profession of the truth, until they pay tribute out of hand, and they be humbled

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Fight against them who believe not in God, nor in the last day, and forbid not that which God and his apostle have forbidden, and profess not the true religion, of those unto whom the scriptures have been delivered, until they pay tribute by right of subjection, and they be reduced low

George Sale · published 1734

And the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah, and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah. That is their saying with their mouths. They imitate the saying of those who disbelieved of old. Allah (Himself) fighteth against them. How perverse are they

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The Jews say Ezra is the son of God; and the Christians say that the Messiah is the son of God; that is what they say with their mouths, imitating the sayings of those who misbelieved before.- God fight them! how they lie

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The Jews say, "Ezra (Ozair) is a son of God"; and the Christians say, "The Messiah is a son of God." Such the sayings in their mouths! They resemble the saying of the Infidels of old! God do battle with them! How are they misguided

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The Jews say, Ezra is the son of God: And the Christians say Christ is the son of God. They say this (only) with their mouths: They imitate the saying of those who were unbelievers in former times. May God curse them (literally: fight against them)! How can they be so infatuated

George Sale · published 1734

They have taken as lords beside Allah their rabbis and their monks and the Messiah son of Mary, when they were bidden to worship only One Allah. There is no Allah save Him. Be He Glorified from all that they ascribe as partner (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They take their doctors and their monks for lords rather than God, and the Messiah the son of Mary; but they are bidden to worship but one God, there is no god but He; celebrated be His praise, from what they join with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They take their teachers, and their monks, and the Messiah, son of Mary, for Lords beside God, though bidden to worship one God only. There is no God but He! Far from His glory be what they associate with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They take their priests and their monks for their lords, besides God, and Christ the son of Mary; although they are commanded to worship one God only: There is no God but He; far be that from Him, which they associate with Him

George Sale · published 1734

Fain would they put out the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah disdaineth (aught) save that He shall perfect His light, however much the disbelievers are averse

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They desire to put out the light of God with their mouths, but God will not have it but that we should perfect His light, averse although the misbelievers be

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Fain would they put out God's light with their mouths: but God only desireth to perfect His light, albeit the Infidels abhor it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They seek to extinguish the light of God with their mouths; but God willeth no other than to perfect his light, although the infidels be averse thereto

George Sale · published 1734

He it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and the Religion of Truth, that He may cause it to prevail over all religion, however much the idolaters may be averse

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who sent His Apostle with guidance and the religion of truth, to make it prevail over every other religion, averse although idolaters may be

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He it is who hath sent His Apostle with the Guidance and a religion of the truth, that He may make it victorious over every other religion, albeit they who assign partners to God be averse from it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who hath sent his apostle with the direction, and true religion: That He may cause it to appear superior to every other religion; although the idolaters be averse thereto

George Sale · published 1734

O ye who believe! Lo! many of the (Jewish) rabbis and the (Christian) monks devour the wealth of mankind wantonly and debar (men) from the way of Allah. They who hoard up gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah, unto them give tidings (O Muhammad) of a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye who believe! verily, many of the doctors and the monks devour the wealth of men openly, and turn folk from God's way; but those who store up gold and silver and expend it not in God's way,- give them glad tidings of grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O Believers! of a truth, many of the teachers and monks do devour man's substance in vanity, and turn them from the Way of God. But to those who treasure up gold and silver and expend it not in the Way of God, announce tidings of a grievous torment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O true believers, verily many of the priests and monks devour the substance of men in vanity, and obstruct the way of God. But unto whose who treasure up gold and silver, and employ it not for the advancement of God's true religion, denounce a grievous punishment

George Sale · published 1734

On the day when it will (all) be heated in the fire of hell, and their foreheads and their flanks and their backs will be branded therewith (and it will be said unto them): Here is that which ye hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what ye used to hoard

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

On the day when it shall be heated in the fire of hell, and their brows shall be branded therewith, and their sides and their backs! - 'This is what ye stored up for yourselves, taste then what ye stored up

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On that day their treasures shall be heated in hell fire, and their foreheads, and their sides, and their backs, shall be branded with them. . . . "This is what ye have treasured up for yourselves: taste, therefore, your treasures

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On the day of judgment their treasures shall be intensely heated in the fire of hell, and their foreheads, and their sides, and their backs shall be stigmatized therewith; and their tormentors shall say, this is what ye have treasured up for your souls; taste therefore that which ye have treasured up

George Sale · published 1734