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Does the Qur'an say Jews call Ezra (Uzayr) the son of God (9:30)?

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  1. 01 9:30 All five attribute the saying to "the Jews", in the same verse as a saying of "the Christians" about the Messiah. Pickthall has "the Jews say: Ezra is the son of Allah", and Rodwell has "Ezra (Ozair) is a son of God". Itani alone puts it in the past: "The Jews said".
  2. 02 9:31 The next verse goes on to what they took as lords. Itani has "They have taken their rabbis and their priests as lords instead of God", Pickthall has "their rabbis and their monks", and Sale has "their priests and their monks".
  3. 03 5:18 This is the one other verse where the five print a saying about sonship and God from Jews and Christians, and it is about themselves. Itani has "We are the children of God, and His beloved", and Pickthall has "We are sons of Allah".
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The question asks whether the Qur'an says that Jews call Ezra the son of God. It prints that saying at 9:30. All five name Ezra there, and it is the only verse where any of them names him.

Sale has "The Jews say, Ezra is the son of God". Rodwell has "a son of God" and adds the name "Ozair" in brackets. Itani puts the saying in the past: "The Jews said".

The same verse sets this beside the saying of the Christians about the Messiah. Pickthall calls both "their saying with their mouths". 9:31 goes on to say that they took their rabbis and monks, and the Messiah, as lords beside God, though they were bidden to worship one God.

5:18 prints a different saying of Jews and Christians, about themselves. Itani has "We are the children of God, and His beloved". Ezra is not named there.

The five do not say which Jews, where, or when. Whether any group held this view, and who, is a question of history. History is outside these five renderings, and this study does not answer it.

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9:30

Why this passage is in the study finding 01

وَقَالَتِ ٱلْيَهُودُ عُزَيْرٌ ٱبْنُ ٱللَّهِ وَقَالَتِ ٱلنَّصَٰرَى ٱلْمَسِيحُ ٱبْنُ ٱللَّهِ ذَٰلِكَ قَوْلُهُم بِأَفْوَٰهِهِمْ يُضَٰهِـُٔونَ قَوْلَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِن قَبْلُ قَٰتَلَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ أَنَّىٰ يُؤْفَكُونَ

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Easy-read (simplified)waqaalati l-yahoodu 'uzayrun bnu llaahi waqaalati n-nasaaraa l-maseehu bnu llaahi dhaalika qawluhum bi'afwaahihim yudaahi'oona qawla lladheena kafaroo min qablu qaatalahumu llaahu annaa yu'fakoon

DIN 31635waqālati l-yahūdu ʿuzayrun bnu llāhi waqālati n-naṣārā l-masīḥu bnu llāhi ḏālika qawluhum biʾafwāhihim yuḍāhiʾūna qawla llaḏīna kafarū min qablu qātalahumu llāhu ʾannā yuʾfakūna

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Talal Itani published 2012

The Jews said, "Ezra is the son of God," and the Christians said, "The Messiah is the son of God." These are their statements, out of their mouths. They emulate the statements of those who blasphemed before. May God assail them! How deceived they are!

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Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall published 1930

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

Edward Henry Palmer published 1880

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

John Medows Rodwell published 1861

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

George Sale published 1734

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

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Other languages (18)
Shqip · Albanian

Hebrenjtë thonë: "Uzejri është biri i Allahut", kurse të krishterët thonë: "Mesihu (Isai) është biri i Allahut." Këto janë thjesht fjalë që ata i thonë, duke imituar fjalët e jobesimtarëve para tyre. Allahu i shkatërroftë! Si mund të mashtrohen?!

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বাংলা · Bengali

আর ইয়াহূদীরা বলে: ‘উযায়র আল্লাহর পুত্র’ এবং খ্রিস্টানরা বলে: ‘মাসীহ্ আল্লাহর পুত্র।’ এটা তাদের নিছক মুখের কথা, আগে যারা কুফরি করেছিলো, তারা তাদের মতো কথা বলছে।(১৩) আল্লাহ তাদের সবাইকে ধ্বংস করুণ (পথভ্রষ্ট হওয়ার কারণে) কোন দিকে তাদেরকে ফিরিয়ে দেয়া হচ্ছে!(‘১৪)

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Bosanski · Bosnian

Jevreji govore: “Uzejr je Allahov sin", kršćani kažu: “Mesih je Allahov sin." To su riječi njihove, iz usta njihovih, oponašaju riječi nevjernika prijašnjih – ubio ih Allah! Kuda se odmeću?

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Hrvatski · Croatian

Židovi govore: “Uzejr[1] je Allahov sin.” A kršćani kažu: “Mesija je Allahov sin.” To su riječi njihove, iz usta njihovih, oponašaju riječi nevjernika prijašnjih – ubio ih Allah! Kuda se odmeću?!

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Fulfulde · Fulani

Alyahuuda'en mbi'i : "Uzayru ko ɓiɗɗo Alla", Annasara'en kadi mbi'i : "Almasiihu ko ɓiɗɗo Alla". Ɗuum ko konngol maɓɓe iwrungol e kunndule maɓɓe. heɓe nanndinoo konngol ɓeen yeddunooɓe ko adii. Alla huɗii ɓe. Ko honno ɓe wonaa fefindoreede (pirlitirtee) (e meere)?!

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ქართული · Georgian

იუდეველებმა თქვეს: «უზაირი[1] ალლაჰის ძეა», ხოლო ქრისტიანებმა თქვეს: «მესია [მოციქული ისა] ალლაჰის ძეა». ეს მხოლოდ სიტყვებია, რომლებიც მათი ბაგეებიდან გამოდის. ისინი თავიანთი სიტყვებით ჰგვანან მათ, ვინც უწინ ურწმუნონი გახდნენ (იმ მრავალღმერთიანებს, რომლებმაც თქვეს, რომ ანგელოზები ალლაჰის ასულები არიან). ალლაჰმა დაღუპოს ისინი! როგორ არიან ისინი ჭეშმარიტებისგან გადახრილნი!

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Deutsch · German

Und die Juden sagen: „'Uzayr ist der Sohn Allahs“, und die Christen sagen: „Al-Masih ist der Sohn Allahs.“ Dies sind ihre Worte aus ihren (eigenen) Mündern. Sie führen hierbei ähnliche Worte an, wie diejenigen, die zuvor ungläubig waren. Allah vernichte sie! Wie sie sich doch (von der Wahrheit) abwenden!

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Ελληνικά · Greek

Οι Εβραίοι είπαν: «Ο ‘Ουζάιρ (Έσδρας) είναι ο γιος του Αλλάχ.», και οι Χριστιανοί είπαν: «Ο Μεσσίας είναι ο γιος του Αλλάχ.» Αυτά είναι τα λόγια που είπαν με τα στόματά τους (χωρίς να έχουν καμία απόδειξη). Μοιάζουν με τα λόγια των άπιστων από πριν [που είπαν: «Οι άγγελοι είναι οι κόρες του Αλλάχ.» -Ύψιστος είναι ο Αλλάχ και Ανώτερος από ό,τι Του αποδίδουν-]. Είθε ο Αλλάχ να τους καταστρέψει. Πώς παρεκκλίνουν από την αλήθεια;

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हिन्दी · Hindi

तथा यहूदियों ने कहा कि उज़ैर अल्लाह का पुत्र है और ईसाइयों ने कहा कि मसीह अल्लाह का पुत्र है। ये उनके अपने मुँह की बातें हैं। वे उन लोगों जैसी बातें कर रहे हैं, जिन्होंने इनसे पहले कुफ़्र किया। उनपर अल्लाह की मार हो! वे कहाँ बहकाए जा रहे हैं?

Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari

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Italiano · Italian

E dissero gli Ebrei: “‘Uzeir è il figlio di Allāh”. E dissero i nazareni: “Il Messīħ è figlio di Allāh”: quello che loro hanno dichiarato con le loro bocche, è simile a quello che i miscredenti dissero in passato. Che Allāh li punisca! Come si allontanano dalla retta via!

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

Lietuvių · Lithuanian

30. Ir judėjai sako: „Uzair (Ezra) yra Allaho sūnus“, o krikščionys sako: „Mesijas yra Allaho sūnus.“ Tai jų žodžiai jų burnomis, panašūs į žodžius tų, kurie netikėjo seniau. Allaho Prakeiksmas jiems, kaip jie nuklydę nuo tiesos!

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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo

Yahuudonni “Uzayr ilma Rabbiiti” jette. Kiristaanonni “Masiih ilma Rabbiiti” jette. Kun jecha isaanii (kankijibaa) kanuma afaanoowwan isaaniiti (baheedha). Jecha isaan duraan kafaraniitti ni fakkeessu. Rabbi isaan haa balleessu, akkamitti (dhugaa irraa) garagalu!

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Русский · Russian

Сказали иудеи: «‘Узайр — сын Аллаха», а христиане сказали: «Мессия — сын Аллаха». Это — лишь их слова, произнесённые их устами. Они подражают словам тех, кто отверг веру прежде. Да погубит их Аллах! Как же они могут быть настолько отвращены от истины?

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Српски · Serbian

Јевреји говоре: „Узејр је Аллахов син“, а хришћани кажу: „Месија је Аллахов син.“ То су њихове речи, из њихових уста, опонашају речи претходних неверника - убио их Аллах! Куда се одмећу?

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Kiswahili · Swahili

Na Mayahudi walisema: Uzeir ni mwana wa Mwenyezi Mungu. Na Wakristo walisema: Masihi ni mwana wa Mwenyezi Mungu. Hiyo ni kauli yao tu kwa vinywa vyao. Wanayaiga maneno ya wale waliokufuru kabla yao. Mwenyezi Mungu awaangamize! Wanageuzwa namna gani hawa!

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Svenska · Swedish

Judarna säger: ”Esra är Guds son”, och de kristna säger: ”Messias är Guds son.” Dessa ord lämnar deras munnar! Deras ord liknar de tidigare otrognas. Må Gud förgöra dem! Hur kan de låta sig avledas så?

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Türkçe · Turkish

Yahudiler: "Uzeyir Allah’ın oğludur." dediler. Hristiyanlar da "Mesih Allah’ın oğludur." dediler. Bu, daha önce kâfir olanların sözlerine benzeterek onların ağızlarıyla söyledikleri (uydurma) sözleridir. Allah onları kahretsin, nasıl da (haktan) çevriliyorlar.

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اردو · Urdu

یہود کہتے ہیں عزیر اللہ کا بیٹا ہے اور نصرانی کہتے ہیں مسیح اللہ کا بیٹا ہے یہ قول صرف ان کے منھ کی بات ہے۔ اگلے منکروں کی بات کی یہ بھی نقل کرنے لگے اللہ انہیں غارت کرے وه کیسے پلٹائے جاتے ہیں۔

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9:28

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِنَّمَا ٱلْمُشْرِكُونَ نَجَسٌ فَلَا يَقْرَبُوا۟ ٱلْمَسْجِدَ ٱلْحَرَامَ بَعْدَ عَامِهِمْ هَٰذَا وَإِنْ خِفْتُمْ عَيْلَةً فَسَوْفَ يُغْنِيكُمُ ٱللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِۦٓ إِن شَآءَ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ

Easy-read · not authoritative

Easy-read (simplified)yaa ayyuhaa lladheena aamanoo innamaa l-mushrikoona najasun falaa yaqraboo l-masjida l-haraama ba'da 'aamihim haadhaa wa'in khiftum 'aylatan fasawfa yughneekumu llaahu min fadlihi in shaa'a inna llaaha 'aleemun hakeem

DIN 31635yā ʾayyuhā llaḏīna ʾāmanū ʾinnamā l-mušrikūna naǧasun falā yaqrabū l-masǧida l-ḥarāma baʿda ʿāmihim hāḏā waʾin ḫiftum ʿaylatan fasawfa yuġnīkumu llāhu min faḍlihi ʾin šāʾa ʾinna llāha ʿalīmun ḥakīmun

Talal Itani2012 O you who believe! The polytheists are polluted, so let them not approach the Sacred Mosque after this year of theirs. And if you fear poverty, God will enrich you from His grace, if He wills. God is Aware and Wise.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 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

George Sale1734 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

9:29

قَٰتِلُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَلَا بِٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ وَلَا يُحَرِّمُونَ مَا حَرَّمَ ٱللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُۥ وَلَا يَدِينُونَ دِينَ ٱلْحَقِّ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ حَتَّىٰ يُعْطُوا۟ ٱلْجِزْيَةَ عَن يَدٍ وَهُمْ صَٰغِرُونَ

Easy-read · not authoritative

Easy-read (simplified)qaatiloo lladheena laa yu'minoona billaahi walaa bil-yawmi l-'aakhiri walaa yuharrimoona maa harrama llaahu warasooluhu walaa yadeenoona deena l-haqqi mina lladheena ootoo l-kitaaba hattaa yu'too l-jizyata 'an yadin wahum saaghiroon

DIN 31635qātilū llaḏīna lā yuʾminūna billāhi walā bil-yawmi l-ʾāḫiri walā yuḥarrimūna mā ḥarrama llāhu warasūluhu walā yadīnūna dīna l-ḥaqqi mina llaḏīna ʾūtū l-kitāba ḥattā yuʿṭū l-ǧizyata ʿan yadin wahum ṣāġirūna

Talal Itani2012 Fight those who do not believe in God, nor in the Last Day, nor forbid what God and His Messenger have forbidden, nor abide by the religion of truth-from among those who received the Scripture-until they pay the due tax, willingly or unwillingly.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 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

George Sale1734 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

9:30 — the verse above

9:31

ٱتَّخَذُوٓا۟ أَحْبَارَهُمْ وَرُهْبَٰنَهُمْ أَرْبَابًا مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْمَسِيحَ ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ وَمَآ أُمِرُوٓا۟ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَٰهًا وَٰحِدًا لَّآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ

Easy-read · not authoritative

Easy-read (simplified)ittakhadhoo ahbaarahum waruhbaanahum arbaaban min dooni llaahi wal-maseeha bna maryama wamaa umiroo illaa liya'budoo ilaahan waahidan laa ilaaha illaa huwa subhaanahu 'ammaa yushrikoon

DIN 31635ittaḫaḏū ʾaḥbārahum waruhbānahum ʾarbāban min dūni llāhi wal-masīḥa bna maryama wamā ʾumirū ʾillā liyaʿbudū ʾilāhan wāḥidan lā ʾilāha ʾillā huwa subḥānahu ʿammā yušrikūna

Talal Itani2012 They have taken their rabbis and their priests as lords instead of God, as well as the Messiah son of Mary. Although they were commanded to worship none but The One God. There is no god except He. Glory be to Him; High above what they associate with Him.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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)

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 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

George Sale1734 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

9:32

يُرِيدُونَ أَن يُطْفِـُٔوا۟ نُورَ ٱللَّهِ بِأَفْوَٰهِهِمْ وَيَأْبَى ٱللَّهُ إِلَّآ أَن يُتِمَّ نُورَهُۥ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ

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Easy-read (simplified)yureedoona an yutfi'oo noora llaahi bi'afwaahihim waya'baa llaahu illaa an yutimma noorahu walaw kariha l-kaafiroon

DIN 31635yurīdūna ʾan yuṭfiʾū nūra llāhi biʾafwāhihim wayaʾbā llāhu ʾillā ʾan yutimma nūrahu walaw kariha l-kāfirūna

The translators word this verse differently

Talal Itani2012 They want to extinguish God's light with their mouths, but God refuses except to complete His light, even though the disbelievers dislike it.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 Fain would they put out God's light with their mouths: but God only desireth to perfect His light, albeit the Infidels abhor it

George Sale1734 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

9:31

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ٱتَّخَذُوٓا۟ أَحْبَارَهُمْ وَرُهْبَٰنَهُمْ أَرْبَابًا مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْمَسِيحَ ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ وَمَآ أُمِرُوٓا۟ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَٰهًا وَٰحِدًا لَّآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ

Easy-read · not authoritative

Easy-read (simplified)ittakhadhoo ahbaarahum waruhbaanahum arbaaban min dooni llaahi wal-maseeha bna maryama wamaa umiroo illaa liya'budoo ilaahan waahidan laa ilaaha illaa huwa subhaanahu 'ammaa yushrikoon

DIN 31635ittaḫaḏū ʾaḥbārahum waruhbānahum ʾarbāban min dūni llāhi wal-masīḥa bna maryama wamā ʾumirū ʾillā liyaʿbudū ʾilāhan wāḥidan lā ʾilāha ʾillā huwa subḥānahu ʿammā yušrikūna

Talal Itani published 2012

They have taken their rabbis and their priests as lords instead of God, as well as the Messiah son of Mary. Although they were commanded to worship none but The One God. There is no god except He. Glory be to Him; High above what they associate with Him.

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Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall published 1930

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)

Edward Henry Palmer published 1880

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

John Medows Rodwell published 1861

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

George Sale published 1734

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

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Other languages (18)
Shqip · Albanian

Ata i kanë marrë rabinët dhe murgjit e tyre për zot përveç Allahut, si dhe Mesihun, birin e Merjemes, ndonëse janë urdhëruar të adhurojnë një Zot, të Vetmin; askush nuk ka të drejtë të adhurohet përveç Tij. I lartësuar është Ai mbi gjithçka që i shoqërojnë.

Translated by the team of Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5

বাংলা · Bengali

তারা আল্লাহ ব্যতীত তাদের পণ্ডিত ও সংসার-বিরাগীদেরকে তাদের রবরূপে গ্রহণ করেছে, উপরন্তু মারইয়ামের পুত্র মাসীহকেও। অথচ এক ইলাহ ছাড়া আর কারো ইবাদাত করতে তাদেরকে আদেশ করা হয়নি। তিনি ব্যতীত অন্য কোন সত্য ইলাহ নেই। তারা যে শরীক করে, তা থেকে তিনি মহা পবিত্র।

Translated by the team of Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Dawah Association in Rabwah, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2

Bosanski · Bosnian

Oni, pored Allaha, bogovima smatraju svećenike svoje, i monahe svoje i Mesiha, sina Merjemina. A naređeno im je da samo jednom Bogu ibadet čine – nema boga osim Njega. Uzvišen je On naspram onih koje Njemu u obožavanju pridružuju.

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4

Hrvatski · Croatian

Oni, pored Allaha, bogovima smatraju svećenike svoje, i monahe svoje i Mesiju, sina Marijina. A naređeno im je da samo jednog Boga obožavaju – nema boga osim Njega. Uzvišen je On naspram onih koje Njemu u obožavanju pridružuju.

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1

Fulfulde · Fulani

Ɓe njogitorii annduɓe maɓɓe ɓeen, e ruuɗiiɓe maɓɓe ɓen, e Almasiihu ɓiɗɗo Maryama rewetee gah Alla, ɓe njmiranooka si wanaa nde ɓe ndewa deweteeɗo gooto, deweteeɗo alaa ko wanaa Kaŋko. Senaaree woodanii mo e kon ko ɓe cirkata.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

ქართული · Georgian

(მათ) [იუდეველებმა და ქრისტიანებმა] აიყვანეს თავიანთი მწიგნობრები [თავიანთი რჯულის სწავლულნი] და ბერები ღმერთებად ალლაჰის გარდა და აგრეთვე მესია, მარიამის ძე. მაშინ როცა მათ მხოლოდ ის ჰქონდათ ნაბრძანები, რომ თაყვანი ეცათ მხოლოდ ერთი ჭეშმარიტი ღვთისთვის — ალლაჰისთვის, რომლის გარდა სხვა ღვთაება არ არსებობს. დიდებულია იგი და უზენაესი იმაზე, რასაც ისინი თანამოზიარედ უდგენენ მას!

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7

Deutsch · German

Sie haben ihre Gelehrten und ihre Mönche zu Herren genommen außer Allah, sowie Al-Masih Ibn Maryam, wo ihnen doch nur befohlen worden ist, einem einzigen Angebeteten zu dienen. Es gibt keinen Anbetungswürdigen außer Ihm. Gepriesen sei Er! (Erhaben ist Er) über das, was sie (Ihm) beigesellen.

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15

Ελληνικά · Greek

(Οι Εβραίοι και οι Χριστιανοί) πήραν τους ραβίνους τους και τους μοναχούς τους ως κυρίους εκτός του Αλλάχ (ακολουθώντας ό,τι επέτρεψαν οι ραβίνοι και οι παπάδες, και απέχοντας από ό,τι απαγόρευσαν, και παραμελώντας τις εντολές του Αλλάχ). (Επίσης οι Χριστιανοί πήραν) και τον Μεσσία, τον γιο της Μαρίας (ως θεό). Παρόλο που δε διατάχθηκαν παρά μόνο να λατρεύουν μόνο Έναν Θεό (τον Αλλάχ). Δεν υπάρχει άλλος θεός που αξίζει να λατρεύεται παρά μόνον Αυτός. Δόξα σ' Αυτόν, είναι Ανώτερος από ό,τι Του αποδίδουν από εταίρους στη λατρεία.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

हिन्दी · Hindi

उन्होंने अपने विद्वानों और अपने दरवेशों को अल्लाह के सिवा रब बना[12] लिया तथा मरयम के पुत्र मसीह को (भी)। हालाँकि, उन्हें इसके सिवा आदेश नहीं दिया गया था कि वे एक पूज्य की इबादत करें, उसके सिवा कोई सच्चा पूज्य नहीं। वह उससे पवित्र है, जो वे साझी बनाते हैं।

Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5

Italiano · Italian

Loro hanno preso i loro preti e i loro monaci come divinità invece di Allāh, così come il Messīħ, figlio di Maryem[59]. ﴿الْمَسِيحُ ابْنَ مَرْيَمَ﴾ E non è stato loro ordinato che di adorare un Unico Dio: non c’è altra divinità all’infuori di Lui; gloria a Lui rispetto a ciò che Gli paragonano!

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

Lietuvių · Lithuanian

31. Jie (judėjai ir krikščionys) laikė savo rabinus ir savo vienuolius savo viešpačiais šalia Allaho (paklusdami jiems tame, ką jie pagal savo pačių norus, nesant Allaho įsakymo, padarė leistinu arba neleistinu), ir (jie laikė savo Viešpačiu) Mesiją, Marjamos (Marijos) sūnų, nors jiems (judėjams ir krikščionims) buvo įsakyta [Taurate (Toroje) ir Indžylyje (Evangelijoje)] negarbinti nieko kito, tik Vieną Ilah (Dievą – Allahą) La ilaha illa Huva (niekas neturi teisės būti garbinamas, tik Jis). Šlovė ir garbė Jam (aukščiau Jis yra) virš partnerių, kuriuos jie (Jam) priskiria, turėjimo.“

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8

Afaan Oromoo · Oromo

Hayyoota isaaniitiifi molokseewwan isaanii Rabbiin achitti gabaramtoota godhatan; Masiih ilma Maryamis (gabbaramaa godhatan). Gooftaa tokkicha (Allaah) gabbarutti malee hin ajajamne, Isa malee gabbaramaan haqaa hin jiru, Inni waan isaan itti qindessan irraa qulqullaa’e.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0

Русский · Russian

Они сделали своих учёных мужей и своих монахов господами помимо Аллаха, а также Мессию, сына Марьям, тогда как им было велено поклоняться не иначе как единственному Богу, нет божества, кроме Него. Пречист Он и превыше того, что они придают Ему в сотоварищи.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1

Српски · Serbian

Они, поред Аллаха, боговима сматрају своје свештенике, и своје монахе и Месију, Маријиног сина. А наређено им је да обожавају само јединог Аллаха – нема истинског бога осим Њега. Узвишен је Он у односу на оне које Њему придружују у обожавању.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4

Kiswahili · Swahili

Waliwafanya makuhani wao na wamonaki wao kuwa ni mabwana badala ya Mwenyezi Mungu, na pia Masihi mwana wa Maryamu. Na wala hawakuamrishwa isipokuwa wamwabudu Mungu Mmoja, hakuna mungu isipokuwa Yeye. Subhanahu (ametakasika) mbali na hayo wanayoyashirikisha.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5

Svenska · Swedish

De tog sina rabbiner och munkar till herrar vid sidan av Gud, liksom Messias, Marias son. Men de befalldes bara att dyrka en enda Gud – ingen är värd dyrkan utom han. Upphöjd är han, över vad de sätter vid hans sida!

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

Türkçe · Turkish

Onlar, Allah ile birlikte alimlerini, rahiplerini ve Meryem oğlu Mesih’i de rabler edindiler. Oysa tek ilahtan başkasına ibadet etmemekle emrolunmuşlardı. Ondan başka (hak) ilah yoktur. Allah, onların koştuğu şirkten münezzehtir.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4

اردو · Urdu

ان لوگوں نے اللہ کو چھوڑ کر اپنے عالموں اور درویشوں کو رب بنایا ہے[1] اور مریم کے بیٹے مسیح کو حاﻻنکہ انہیں صرف ایک اکیلے اللہ ہی کی عبادت کا حکم دیا گیا تھا جس کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں وه پاک ہے ان کے شریک مقرر کرنے سے۔

Translated by Muhammad Ibrahim Junagarhi, developed under the supervision of the Rowwad Translation Center. The original translation is available for the purpose of expressing opinion, evaluation, and continuous development.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.3

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9:29

قَٰتِلُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَلَا بِٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ وَلَا يُحَرِّمُونَ مَا حَرَّمَ ٱللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُۥ وَلَا يَدِينُونَ دِينَ ٱلْحَقِّ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ حَتَّىٰ يُعْطُوا۟ ٱلْجِزْيَةَ عَن يَدٍ وَهُمْ صَٰغِرُونَ

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Easy-read (simplified)qaatiloo lladheena laa yu'minoona billaahi walaa bil-yawmi l-'aakhiri walaa yuharrimoona maa harrama llaahu warasooluhu walaa yadeenoona deena l-haqqi mina lladheena ootoo l-kitaaba hattaa yu'too l-jizyata 'an yadin wahum saaghiroon

DIN 31635qātilū llaḏīna lā yuʾminūna billāhi walā bil-yawmi l-ʾāḫiri walā yuḥarrimūna mā ḥarrama llāhu warasūluhu walā yadīnūna dīna l-ḥaqqi mina llaḏīna ʾūtū l-kitāba ḥattā yuʿṭū l-ǧizyata ʿan yadin wahum ṣāġirūna

Talal Itani2012 Fight those who do not believe in God, nor in the Last Day, nor forbid what God and His Messenger have forbidden, nor abide by the religion of truth-from among those who received the Scripture-until they pay the due tax, willingly or unwillingly.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 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

George Sale1734 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

9:30

وَقَالَتِ ٱلْيَهُودُ عُزَيْرٌ ٱبْنُ ٱللَّهِ وَقَالَتِ ٱلنَّصَٰرَى ٱلْمَسِيحُ ٱبْنُ ٱللَّهِ ذَٰلِكَ قَوْلُهُم بِأَفْوَٰهِهِمْ يُضَٰهِـُٔونَ قَوْلَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِن قَبْلُ قَٰتَلَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ أَنَّىٰ يُؤْفَكُونَ

Easy-read · not authoritative

Easy-read (simplified)waqaalati l-yahoodu 'uzayrun bnu llaahi waqaalati n-nasaaraa l-maseehu bnu llaahi dhaalika qawluhum bi'afwaahihim yudaahi'oona qawla lladheena kafaroo min qablu qaatalahumu llaahu annaa yu'fakoon

DIN 31635waqālati l-yahūdu ʿuzayrun bnu llāhi waqālati n-naṣārā l-masīḥu bnu llāhi ḏālika qawluhum biʾafwāhihim yuḍāhiʾūna qawla llaḏīna kafarū min qablu qātalahumu llāhu ʾannā yuʾfakūna

Talal Itani2012 The Jews said, "Ezra is the son of God," and the Christians said, "The Messiah is the son of God." These are their statements, out of their mouths. They emulate the statements of those who blasphemed before. May God assail them! How deceived they are!

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 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

George Sale1734 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

9:31 — the verse above

9:32

يُرِيدُونَ أَن يُطْفِـُٔوا۟ نُورَ ٱللَّهِ بِأَفْوَٰهِهِمْ وَيَأْبَى ٱللَّهُ إِلَّآ أَن يُتِمَّ نُورَهُۥ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ

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Easy-read (simplified)yureedoona an yutfi'oo noora llaahi bi'afwaahihim waya'baa llaahu illaa an yutimma noorahu walaw kariha l-kaafiroon

DIN 31635yurīdūna ʾan yuṭfiʾū nūra llāhi biʾafwāhihim wayaʾbā llāhu ʾillā ʾan yutimma nūrahu walaw kariha l-kāfirūna

The translators word this verse differently

Talal Itani2012 They want to extinguish God's light with their mouths, but God refuses except to complete His light, even though the disbelievers dislike it.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 Fain would they put out God's light with their mouths: but God only desireth to perfect His light, albeit the Infidels abhor it

George Sale1734 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

9:33

هُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَرْسَلَ رَسُولَهُۥ بِٱلْهُدَىٰ وَدِينِ ٱلْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُۥ عَلَى ٱلدِّينِ كُلِّهِۦ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْمُشْرِكُونَ

Easy-read · not authoritative

Easy-read (simplified)huwa lladhee arsala rasoolahu bil-hudaa wadeeni l-haqqi liyuzhirahu 'alaa d-deeni kullihi walaw kariha l-mushrikoon

DIN 31635huwa llaḏī ʾarsala rasūlahu bil-hudā wadīni l-ḥaqqi liyuẓhirahu ʿalā d-dīni kullihi walaw kariha l-mušrikūna

Talal Itani2012 It is He who sent His Messenger with the guidance and the religion of truth, in order to make it prevail over all religions, even though the idolaters dislike it.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 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

Edward Henry Palmer1880 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

John Medows Rodwell1861 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

George Sale1734 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

5:18

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وَقَالَتِ ٱلْيَهُودُ وَٱلنَّصَٰرَىٰ نَحْنُ أَبْنَٰٓؤُا۟ ٱللَّهِ وَأَحِبَّٰٓؤُهُۥ قُلْ فَلِمَ يُعَذِّبُكُم بِذُنُوبِكُم بَلْ أَنتُم بَشَرٌ مِّمَّنْ خَلَقَ يَغْفِرُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ وَيُعَذِّبُ مَن يَشَآءُ وَلِلَّهِ مُلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا وَإِلَيْهِ ٱلْمَصِيرُ

Easy-read · not authoritative

Easy-read (simplified)waqaalati l-yahoodu wan-nasaaraa nahnu abnaa'u llaahi wa'ahibbaa'uhu qul falima yu'adhdhibukum bidhunoobikum bal antum basharun mimman khalaqa yaghfiru liman yashaa'u wayu'adhdhibu man yashaa'u walillaahi mulku s-samaawaati wal-'ardi wamaa baynahumaa wa'ilayhi l-maseer

DIN 31635waqālati l-yahūdu wan-naṣārā naḥnu ʾabnāʾu llāhi waʾaḥibbāʾuhu qul falima yuʿaḏḏibukum biḏunūbikum bal ʾantum bašarun mimman ḫalaqa yaġfiru liman yašāʾu wayuʿaḏḏibu man yašāʾu walillāhi mulku s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi wamā baynahumā waʾilayhi l-maṣīru

Talal Itani published 2012

The Jews and the Christians say, "We are the children of God, and His beloved." Say, "Why then does He punish you for your sins?" In fact, you are humans from among those He created. He forgives whom He wills, and He punishes whom He wills. To God belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and what lies between them, and to Him is the return.

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Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall published 1930

The Jews and Christians say: We are sons of Allah and His loved ones. Say: Why then doth He chastise you for your sins? Nay, ye are but mortals of His creating. He forgiveth whom He will, and chastiseth whom He will. Allah's is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and unto Him is the journeying

Edward Henry Palmer published 1880

But the Jews and the Christians say, 'We are the sons of God and His beloved.' Say, 'Why then does He punish you for your sins? nay, ye are mortals of those whom He has created! He pardons whom He pleases, and punishes whom He pleases; for God's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and what is between the two, and unto Him the journey is

John Medows Rodwell published 1861

Say the Jews and Christians, "Sons are we of God and his beloved." SAY: Why then doth he chastise you for your sins? Nay! ye are but a part of the men whom he hath created! He will pardon whom he pleaseth, and chastise whom he pleaseth, and with God is the sovereignty of the Heavens and of the Earth, and of all that is between them, and unto Him shall all things return

George Sale published 1734

The Jews and the Christians say, we are the children of God, and his beloved. Answer, why therefore doth he punish you for your sins? Nay, but ye are men, of those whom he hath created. He forgiveth whom he pleaseth, and punisheth whom he pleaseth, and unto God belongeth the kingdom of heaven and earth, and of what is contained between them both; and unto him shall all things return

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Other languages (18)
Shqip · Albanian

Hebrenjtë dhe të krishterët thonë: "Ne jemi bijtë e Allahut dhe të dashurit e Tij." Thuaju: "Atëherë, përse ju ndëshkon për gjynahet tuaja?! Përkundrazi, ju jeni njerëz nga ata që ka krijuar. Ai fal kë të dojë dhe ndëshkon kë të dojë. Vetëm Allahut i takon sundimi i qiejve e i Tokës dhe i gjithçkaje që gjendet mes tyre dhe tek Ai është kthimi."

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বাংলা · Bengali

আর ইয়াহূদী ও খ্রিস্টানরা বলে: ‘আমরা আল্লাহর পুত্র ও তাঁর প্রিয়পাত্র।’ তুমি বলো: ‘তবে তিনি তোমাদের পাপের জন্য তোমাদেরকে শাস্তি দিবেন কেন? বরং তোমরা তো সে রকমই মানুষ, যেমন তিনি অন্যান্য মানুষ সৃষ্টি করেছেন।’ তিনি যাকে ইচ্ছে ক্ষমা করেন এবং যাকে ইচ্ছে শাস্তি দেন। আর আসমানসমূহ ও জমিনে এবং এ দুয়ের মধ্যে যা কিছু আছে, তার সার্বভৌমত্ব আল্লাহরই। আর সবাইকে তাঁরই দিকে প্রত্যাবর্তন করতে হবে ।

Translated by the team of Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Dawah Association in Rabwah, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2

Bosanski · Bosnian

Jevreji i kršćani kažu: "Mi smo djeca Božija i miljenici Njegovi." Reci: "Pa zašto vas On kažnjava zbog grijeha vaših?" A nije tako! Vi ste kao i ostali ljudi koje On stvara: kome hoće On će oprostiti, a koga hoće On će patnji podvrgnuti. Allahova je vlast na nebesima i na Zemlji i na onome što je između njih, i kod Njega je konačno odredište.

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4

Hrvatski · Croatian

Židovi i kršćani kažu: "Mi smo djeca Božja i miljenici Njegovi." Reci: "Pa zašto vas On kažnjava zbog grijeha vaših?" A nije tako! Vi ste kao i ostali ljudi koje On stvara: kome hoće On će oprostiti, a koga hoće On će patnji podvrgnuti. Allahova je vlast na nebesima i na Zemlji i na onome što je između njih, i kod Njega je konačno odredište.

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1

Fulfulde · Fulani

Alyahuuda e Annasaara'en mbi'i : "minen ko min ɓiɗɓe Alla e yiɗɓe Makko"! Maaku: "Awa ko fii holɗum O Leptirta on bakkatuujii mon ɗin?" Ko woni, onon ko on ɓanndiyaŋkooɓe jeyaaɓe e kon ko O Tagi". Homo yaafo o mo O muuyi, oLepta on o muuyi. Ko Alla woodani Laamu kammuuli ɗin, e leydi ndin, e ko woni hakkunde majji kon. Ko Fa'ade ka makko woni ruttorde nde.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

ქართული · Georgian

იუდეველებმა და ქრისტიანებმა თქვეს: «ჩვენ ვართ ალლაჰის შვილები და მისი საყვარლები». უთხარი (მათ) (ო, მოციქულო): «მაშინ რატომ გსჯით იგი თქვენი ცოდვებისათვის? პირიქით, თქვენ ხართ ადამიანები იმათგან, ვინც მან შექმნა. ის პატიობს, ვისაც ინებებს, და სჯის, ვისაც ინებებს. და მხოლოდ ალლაჰს ეკუთვნის ძალაუფლება ცათა და მიწის და ყველაფრის, რაც მათ შორისაა, და მასთანაა დაბრუნება».

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7

Deutsch · German

Und die Juden und Christen sagen: „Wir sind die Söhne Allahs und Seine Lieblinge.“ Sag: „Warum bestraft Er euch dann für eure Sünden?“ Vielmehr seid ihr menschliche Wesen von denen, die Er erschaffen hat. Er vergibt, wem Er will, und Er (be)straft, wen Er will. Und Allah gehört die Herrschaft der Himmel und der Erde und dessen, was dazwischen ist, und zu Ihm ist der Ausgang.

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15

Ελληνικά · Greek

Οι Εβραίοι και οι Χριστιανοί λένε: «Είμαστε οι γιοι του Αλλάχ και οι αγαπημένοι Του.» Πες (ω, Μωχάμμαντ): «Τότε γιατί σας τιμωρεί για τις αμαρτίες σας; Στ’ αλήθεια, είστε μόνο άνθρωποι, απ' όσους δημιούργησε• συγχωρεί όποιον θέλει και τιμωρεί όποιον θέλει.» Και στον Αλλάχ ανήκει η Κυριαρχία των ουρανών και της Γης, και όλων όσων βρίσκονται ανάμεσά τους. Και σ' Αυτόν βρίσκεται ο τελικός προορισμός (των πάντων).

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

हिन्दी · Hindi

तथा यहूदियों और ईसाइयों ने कहा कि हम अल्लाह के पुत्र और उसके प्यारे हैं। आप कह दें : फिर वह तुम्हें तुम्हारे पापों के कारण सज़ा क्यों देता है? बल्कि तुम (भी) उसके पैदा किए हुए प्राणियों में से एक मनुष्य हो। वह जिसे चाहता है, क्षमा करता है और जिसे चाहता है, सज़ा देता है। तथा अल्लाह ही के लिए आकाशों और धरती का राज्य[20] है और उसका भी जो उन दोनों के बीच है। और उसी की ओर लौटकर जाना है।

Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5

Italiano · Italian

E dissero gli ebrei e i nazareni ﴿وَقَالَتِ الْيَهُودُ وَالنَّصَارَى نَحۡنُ أَبۡنَٰٓؤُاْ ٱللَّهِ وَأَحِبَّٰٓؤُهُۥ ﴾: “Noi siamo figli di Allāh e Suoi eletti!” Di’: «Perché vi punisce per i vostri peccati? Invece siete dei semplici uomini tra quelli che ha creato; perdona chi vuole e punisce chi vuole.” E ad Allāh appartiene il Regno dei cieli e della terra e di ciò che c’è di mezzo, e a Lui è il ritorno.

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2

Lietuvių · Lithuanian

18. Ir (visi) judėjai ir krikščionys sako: „Mes esame Allaho vaikai ir Jo numylėtiniai.“ Sakyk: „Kodėl tada Jis baudžia jus už jūsų nuodėmes?“ Ne, jūs esate tik žmonės tų, kuriuos Jis sukūrė. Jis atleidžia tam, kam Jis nori, ir Jis baudžia tą, ką Jis nori. Ir Allahui priklauso dangų ir žemės bei viso, kas yra tarp jų, valdžia. Ir pas Jį (visų) sugrįžimas.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8

Afaan Oromoo · Oromo

Yahuudonniifi Kiristaanonni "nuti ilmaan Rabbiitiifi jaalalleewwan Isaati" jedhan. (Ati) jedhi: " maaliif badiilee keessaniin isin adaba? Dhugumatti isin nama Inni uume irraayi. (Inni) nama fedheef ni araarama; nama fedhe immoo ni adaba. Mootummaan samiilee, dachiifi wantoota gidduu isaan lamaanii kan Rabbiiti. Deebiin garuma Isaatti" (jedhi). [9]

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0

Русский · Russian

Иудеи и христиане сказали: «Мы — сыны Аллаха и Его любимцы». Скажи: «Почему же тогда Он наказывает вас за ваши грехи? Нет, вы — люди из числа тех, кого Он сотворил. Он прощает, кого пожелает, и подвергает наказанию, кого пожелает. Аллаху принадлежит владычество небес, земли и всего, что между ними, и к Нему — конечный исход».

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1

Српски · Serbian

Јевреји и хришћани кажу: „Ми смо деца Аллахова и Његови миљеници.“ Реци: „Па зашто вас Он кажњава због ваших греха?“ А није тако! Ви сте као и остали људи које Он ствара: коме хоће Он ће да опрости, а кога хоће Он ће да подвргне патњи. Аллахова је власт на небесима и на Земљи и на ономе што је између њих, и код Њега је коначно одредиште.

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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4

Kiswahili · Swahili

Na Mayahudi na Wakristo walisema: Sisi ni wana wa Mwenyezi Mungu na vipenzi vyake. Sema: Basi kwa nini anawaadhibu kwa sababu ya dhambi zenu? Bali nyinyi ni wanadamu tu kama wale wengine aliowaumba. Humfutia dhambi amtakaye na humuadhibu amtakaye. Na ni wa Mwenyezi Mungu tu ufalme wa mbingu na ardhi na vilivyo kati yake. Na marejeo ni kwake Yeye.

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Svenska · Swedish

Judarna och de kristna säger: ”Vi är Guds barn och hans älskade.” Säg: ”Varför straffar han er då för era synder? Nej, ni är vanliga människor som alla andra han har skapat. Han förlåter den han vill och straffar den han vill. Till Gud hör herraväldet över himlarna och jorden och allt som finns däremellan, och han är slutmålet för allas färd.”

Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.

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Türkçe · Turkish

Yahudi ve Hristiyanlar: Biz, Allah’ın oğulları ve sevdikleri kimseleriz dediler. De ki: Öyleyse günahlarınız sebebiyle Allah, size niye azap ediyor? Hayır, siz de onun yarattıklarından bir beşersiniz! Allah dilediğini bağışlar, dilediğine azap eder. Göklerin, yerin ve ikisinin arasındakilerin mülkü Allah’ındır. Ve ancak dönüş de O’nadır.

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اردو · Urdu

یہود و نصاریٰ کہتے ہیں کہ ہم اللہ کے بیٹے اور اس کے دوست ہیں[1] ، آپ کہہ دیجیئے کہ پھر تمہیں تمہارے گناہوں کے باعﺚ اللہ کیوں سزا دیتا ہے؟[2] نہیں بلکہ تم بھی اس کی مخلوق میں سے ایک انسان ہو وه جسے چاہتا ہے بخش دیتا ہے، اور جسے چاہتا ہے عذاب کرتا ہے[3]، زمین و آسمان اور ان کے درمیان کی ہر چیز اللہ تعالیٰ کی ملکیت ہے اور اسی کی طرف لوٹنا ہے۔

Translated by Muhammad Ibrahim Junagarhi, developed under the supervision of the Rowwad Translation Center. The original translation is available for the purpose of expressing opinion, evaluation, and continuous development.

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5:16

يَهْدِى بِهِ ٱللَّهُ مَنِ ٱتَّبَعَ رِضْوَٰنَهُۥ سُبُلَ ٱلسَّلَٰمِ وَيُخْرِجُهُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَٰتِ إِلَى ٱلنُّورِ بِإِذْنِهِۦ وَيَهْدِيهِمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

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Easy-read (simplified)yahdee bihi llaahu mani taba'a ridwaanahu subula s-salaami wayukhrijuhum mina z-zulumaati ilaa n-noori bi'idhnihi wayahdeehim ilaa siraatin mustaqeem

DIN 31635yahdī bihi llāhu mani tabaʿa riḍwānahu subula s-salāmi wayuḫriǧuhum mina ẓ-ẓulumāti ʾilā n-nūri biʾiḏnihi wayahdīhim ʾilā ṣirāṭin mustaqīmin

Talal Itani2012 God guides with it whoever follows His approval to the ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness into light, by His permission, and He guides them in a straight path.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Whereby Allah guideth him who seeketh His good pleasure unto paths of peace. He bringeth them out of darkness unto light by His decree, and guideth them unto a straight path

Edward Henry Palmer1880 God guides thereby those who follow His pleasure to the way of peace, and brings them into a right way

John Medows Rodwell1861 by which God will guide him who shall follow after his good pleasure, to paths of peace, and will bring them out of the darkness to the light, by his will: and to the straight path will he guide them

George Sale1734 Thereby will God direct him who shall follow his good pleasure, into the paths of peace; and shall lead them out of darkness into light, by his will, and shall direct them in the right way

5:17

لَّقَدْ كَفَرَ ٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلْمَسِيحُ ٱبْنُ مَرْيَمَ قُلْ فَمَن يَمْلِكُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ شَيْـًٔا إِنْ أَرَادَ أَن يُهْلِكَ ٱلْمَسِيحَ ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ وَأُمَّهُۥ وَمَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا وَلِلَّهِ مُلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَآءُ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

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Easy-read (simplified)laqad kafara lladheena qaaloo inna llaaha huwa l-maseehu bnu maryama qul faman yamliku mina llaahi shay'an in araada an yuhlika l-maseeha bna maryama wa'ummahu waman fee l-'ardi jamee'an walillaahi mulku s-samaawaati wal-'ardi wamaa baynahumaa yakhluqu maa yashaa'u wallaahu 'alaa kulli shay'in qadeer

DIN 31635laqad kafara llaḏīna qālū ʾinna llāha huwa l-masīḥu bnu maryama qul faman yamliku mina llāhi šayʾan ʾin ʾarāda ʾan yuhlika l-masīḥa bna maryama waʾummahu waman fī l-ʾarḍi ǧamīʿan walillāhi mulku s-samāwāti wal-ʾarḍi wamā baynahumā yaḫluqu mā yašāʾu wallāhu ʿalā kulli šayʾin qadīrun

Talal Itani2012 They disbelieve those who say, "God is the Christ, the son of Mary." Say, "Who can prevent God, if He willed, from annihilating the Christ son of Mary, and his mother, and everyone on earth?" To God belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them. He creates whatever He wills, and God has power over everything.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 They indeed have disbelieved who say: Lo! Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary. Say: Who then can do aught against Allah, if He had willed to destroy the Messiah son of Mary, and his mother and everyone on earth? Allah's is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them. He createth what He will. And Allah is Able to do all things

Edward Henry Palmer1880 They misbelieve who say, 'Verily, God is the Messiah the son of Mary;' say, 'Who has any hold on God, if he wished to destroy the Messiah the son of Mary, and his mother, and those who are on earth altogether?' God's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between the two; He createth what He will, for God is mighty over all

John Medows Rodwell1861 Infidels now are they who say, "Verily God is the Messiah Ibn Maryam (son of Mary)! SAY: And who could aught obtain from God, if he chose to destroy the Messiah Ibn Maryam, and his mother, and all who are on the earth together? For with God is the sovereignty of the Heavens and of the Earth, and of all that is between them! He createth what He will; and over all things is God potent

George Sale1734 They are infidels, who say, verily God is Christ the son of Mary. Say unto them, and who could obtain any thing from God to the contrary, if he pleased to destroy Christ the son of Mary, and his mother, and all those who are on the earth? For unto God belongeth the kingdom of heaven and earth, and whatsoever is contained between them; he createth what he pleaseth, and God is almighty

5:18 — the verse above

5:19

يَٰٓأَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولُنَا يُبَيِّنُ لَكُمْ عَلَىٰ فَتْرَةٍ مِّنَ ٱلرُّسُلِ أَن تَقُولُوا۟ مَا جَآءَنَا مِنۢ بَشِيرٍ وَلَا نَذِيرٍ فَقَدْ جَآءَكُم بَشِيرٌ وَنَذِيرٌ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

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Easy-read (simplified)yaa ahla l-kitaabi qad jaa'akum rasoolunaa yubayyinu lakum 'alaa fatratin mina r-rusuli an taqooloo maa jaa'anaa min basheerin walaa nadheerin faqad jaa'akum basheerun wanadheerun wallaahu 'alaa kulli shay'in qadeer

DIN 31635yā ʾahla l-kitābi qad ǧāʾakum rasūlunā yubayyinu lakum ʿalā fatratin mina r-rusuli ʾan taqūlū mā ǧāʾanā min bašīrin walā naḏīrin faqad ǧāʾakum bašīrun wanaḏīrun wallāhu ʿalā kulli šayʾin qadīrun

Talal Itani2012 O People of the Book! Our Messenger has come to you, making things clear to you-after a cessation of messengers-so that you cannot say, "No preacher has come to us, and no warner." In fact, a preacher has come to you, and a warner; and God is Capable of everything.

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 O People of the Scripture! Now hath Our messenger come unto you to make things plain unto you after an interval (of cessation) of the messengers, lest ye should say: There came not unto us a messenger of cheer nor any warner. Now hath a messenger of cheer and a warner come unto you. Allah is Able to do all things

Edward Henry Palmer1880 O people of the Book! our Apostle has come to you, explaining to you the interval of apostles; lest ye say, 'There came not to us a herald of glad tidings nor a warner.' But there has come to you now a herald of glad tidings and a warner, and God is mighty over all

John Medows Rodwell1861 O people of the Book! now hath our Apostle come to you to clear up to you the cessation of Apostles, lest you should say, "There hath come to us no bearer of good tidings, nor any warner." But now hath a bearer of good tidings and a warner reached you. And God is Almighty

George Sale1734 O ye who have received the scriptures, now is our apostle come unto you, declaring unto you the true religion, during the cessation of apostles, lest ye should say, there came unto us no bearer of good tidings, nor any warner: But now is a bearer of good tidings, and a warner come unto you; and God is almighty

5:20

وَإِذْ قَالَ مُوسَىٰ لِقَوْمِهِۦ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱذْكُرُوا۟ نِعْمَةَ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ جَعَلَ فِيكُمْ أَنۢبِيَآءَ وَجَعَلَكُم مُّلُوكًا وَءَاتَىٰكُم مَّا لَمْ يُؤْتِ أَحَدًا مِّنَ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

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Easy-read (simplified)wa'idh qaala moosaa liqawmihi yaa qawmi dhkuroo ni'mata llaahi 'alaykum idh ja'ala feekum anbiyaa'a waja'alakum mulookan wa'aataakum maa lam yu'ti ahadan mina l-'aalameen

DIN 31635waʾiḏ qāla mūsā liqawmihi yā qawmi ḏkurū niʿmata llāhi ʿalaykum ʾiḏ ǧaʿala fīkum ʾanbiyāʾa waǧaʿalakum mulūkan waʾātākum mā lam yuʾti ʾaḥadan mina l-ʿālamīna

Talal Itani2012 When Moses said to his people, "O my people, remember God's blessings upon you, when He placed prophets among you, and made you kings, and gave you what He never gave any other people."

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And (remember) when Moses said unto his people: O my people! Remember Allah's favour unto you, how He placed among you prophets, and He made you kings, and gave you that (which) He gave not to any (other) of (His) creatures

Edward Henry Palmer1880 When Moses said to his people, 'O my people! remember the favour of God towards you when He made amongst you prophets, and made for you kings, and brought you what never was brought to anybody in the worlds

John Medows Rodwell1861 And remember when Moses said to his people, "O my people! call to mind the goodness of God towards you when he appointed Prophets among you, and appointed you kings, and gave you what never had been given before to any human beings

George Sale1734 Call to mind when Moses said unto his people, O my people, remember the favour of God towards you, since he hath appointed prophets among you, and constituted you kings, and bestowed on you what he hath given to no other nation in the world

What this study rests on, and what it refusessigned with it1 of the 1 paragraphs signed with this study

The selection above and this account of it are part of what was signed. Where the renderings disagree it says so; where the question runs past what has cleared the rights audit it says that too.

The question names 9:30, so the set starts there, with 9:31, which continues it. Probes were run on all five renderings, whole word. 'Ezra|Ozair|Uzayr|Uzair|Ozeir|Esdras' returns 5 lines, all at 9:30. 'son of God|son of Allah|sons of God|sons of Allah' finds two verses, 9:30 and 5:18; 5:18 is carried for that reason. This study does not answer who held this view, where or when. That is a question of history, outside the five renderings.

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Translations Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired

Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an ·1880 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026

Translations George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired

George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an ·1734 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026

Translations John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired

John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an ·1861 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026

Translations Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·Public domain — copyright term expired

Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran ·1930 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026

Translations Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

Talal Itani, ClearQuran ·ClearQuran, "God" edition, EPUB·Talal Itani / ClearQuran.com ·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International·retrieved 7 Sep 2026

Translation by Talal Itani, ClearQuran.com https://clearquran.com

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