Marked words appear in this translation and in no other English translation of this verse. Common small words and older spellings are not marked. The marks show where the wording differs, not where the meaning does.
When distress touches man, he calls us to his side, whether sitting or standing; but when we have removed from him his distress, he passes on as though he had not called on us in a distress that touched him. Thus unto the extravagant is made seemly that which they have done
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
Wheneveradversity touches the human being, he prays to Us-reclining on his side, or sitting, or standing. But when We have relieved his adversity from him, he goesaway, as though he had never called on Us for trouble that had afflicted him. Thus the deeds of the transgressors appeargood to them.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And if misfortune touch a man he crieth unto Us, (while reclining) on his side, or sitting or standing, but when We have relieved him of the misfortune he goeth his way as though he had not cried unto Us because of a misfortune that afflicted him. Thus is what they do made (seeming) fair unto the prodigal
Sources
Translation 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
John Medows Rodwell1808–1900 · published 1861
When trouble toucheth a man, he crieth to us, on his side, or sitting, or standing; and when we withdraw his trouble from him, he passeth on as though he had not called on us against the trouble which touched him! Thus are the deeds of transgressors pre-arranged for them
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
When evilbefalleth a man; he prayeth unto Us lying on his side, or sitting, or standing: But when We deliver him from his affliction, he continueth his formercourse of life, as though he had not called upon Us to defend him against the evil which had befallen him. Thus was that which the transgressors committedprepared for them
Sources
Translation 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
Other languages (18)Shqip · Albanian
Kur njeriun e godet e keqja, ai na lutet shtrirë, ulur ose në këmbë, e, kur ia largojmë fatkeqësinë, ai kapërcen sikur të mos na kishte lutur për ndonjë të keqe që i kishte ndodhur. Kështu iu hijeshua tepruesve (që shkelin kufijtë e Allahut) ajo që bënin.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
বাংলা · Bengali
আর মানুষকে যখন দুঃখ-দুর্দশা স্পর্শ করে, তখন সে শুয়ে, বসে বা দাঁড়িয়ে আমাকে ডাকতে থাকে। অতঃপর আমি যখন (প্রার্থনায় সাড়া দিয়ে) তার দুঃখ-দুর্দশা দূর করি, তখন সে এমনভাবে চলতে থাকে, যেন তাকে স্পর্শ করা দুঃখ-দুর্দশার প্রতি আমাকে ডাকেইনি। এভাবে(৪) সীমালংঘনকারীদের কর্মসমূহ তাদের কাছে শোভনীয় করে দেয়া হয়েছে।(৫)
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Kada čovjeka snađe nevolja, on Nam se moli ležeći, ili sjedeći, ili stojeći. A čim mu nevolju otklonimo, on nastavlja kao da Nam se nije ni obraćao molbom zbog nevolje koja ga je zadesila. Tako je onima koji pretjerano hvale ono što rade.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Kada čovjeka snađe nevolja, on Nam se moli ležeći, ili sjedeći, ili stojeći. A čim mu nevolju otklonimo, on nastavlja kao da Nam se nije ni obraćao molbom zbog nevolje koja ga je zadesila. Tako je onima koji pretjeruju uljepšano ono što radiše.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Si lor memii neɗɗaŋke o, o nodda min ɓaŋŋe makko, maa ko jooɗiiɗo, maa ko o dariiɗo. tuma nde min kuñcini mo lor makko o, o feƴƴira wa si o noddaano min e lor memɗo mo. Ko wano noon ɓurtinooɓe ɓeen cuɗiranaa ko ko ɓe ngollaynoo.
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ქართული · Georgian
როდესაც ადამიანს უბედურება შეეხება, ის მოგვიხმობს მწოლიარე, მჯდომარე ან მდგომარე მდგომარეობაში. მაგრამ როცა ჩვენ მოვაშორებთ მას მის გასაჭირს, ის მიდის ისე, თითქოს არასოდეს მოუხმია ჩვენთვის უბედურების დროს. ამგვარად მოვუკაზმეთ ზღვარგადასულთ, რასაც აკეთებდნენ.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Und wenn dem Menschen Schaden zustößt, ruft er Uns auf der Seite (liegend), im Sitzen oder Stehen an. Wenn Wir ihm dann seinen Schaden hinweggenommen haben, geht er vorbei, als hätte er Uns nicht wegen eines Schadens, das ihm zugestoßen ist, angerufen. Auf diese Weise ist den Maßlosen ausgeschmückt, was sie zu tun pflegten.
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
Όταν πλήττει τον άνθρωπο κάποια συμφορά, Μας επικαλείται (με ταπείνωση και σε όποια κατάσταση βρίσκεται) είτε ξαπλωμένος στο πλάι του, είτε καθισμένος, είτε όρθιος. Αλλά όταν αφαιρούμε τη συμφορά του, συνεχίσει (να διαπράττει τις αμαρτίες όπως πριν) σαν να μην Μας είχε επικαλεστεί να αφαιρέσουμε τη συμφορά που τον έπληξε! (Και όπως φάνηκε ωραίο γι' αυτόν να συνεχίσει στην πλάνη του), έτσι φάνηκαν ωραία για τους παραβάτες αυτά που έκαναν (από απιστία και αμαρτίες).
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
और जब मनुष्य को कोई दुःख पहुँचता है, तो अपने पहलू पर, या बैठा हुआ या खड़ा हुआ हमें पुकारता है। फिर जब हम उससे उसका दुःख दूर कर देते हैं, तो ऐसे चल देता है, जैसे उसने हमें किसी दुःख के पहुँचने पर पुकारा ही नहीं। इसी प्रकार सीमा से आगे बढ़ने वालों के लिए शोभित कर दिया गया, जो वे किया करते थे।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E quando l’uomo va incontro al male, lui Ci chiama al suo fianco, sia seduto o in piedi. Ma una volta che Noi lo liberiamo dal male, se ne va come se non Ci avesse mai invocato per alleviare il suo male: così vengono abbellite agli arroganti le loro azioni.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
12. Ir kai žmogų užklumpa bėda, jis šaukiasi Mūsų, gulėdamas ant savo šono ar sėdėdamas ar stovėdamas. Tačiau kai Mes pašaliname jo bėdą nuo jo, jis eina toliau taip, lyg niekada Mūsų nesišaukęs dėl jį užklupusios bėdos! Tokiu būdu tai atrodo teisinga Musrifūn [3] tai, ką jie darydavo.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Ilmi namaa yeroo rakkinni wahii isa tuqe, cinaacha isaa irratti yookiin taa’eetis yookiin dhaabbateetis Nu kadhata. Yeroo Nuti rakkina isaa isa irraa fuune akka waan rakkina isa tuqeef Nu hin kadhatiniitti (jallina isaa) itti fufa. Akka kanatti daangaa dabartootaaf wanti isaan hojjachaa turan miidhagfame. [3]
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Русский · Russian
Если человека коснётся бедствие, он взывает к Нам — лёжа на боку, сидя или стоя; но когда Мы избавляем его от его беды, он проходит, будто и не взывал к Нам из-за бедствия, коснувшегося его. Так приукрашено преступающим всякую меру то, что они совершали.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Када човека снађе невоља, он Нам се моли скрушено лежећи, или седећи, или стојећи. А чим му отклонимо невољу, он наставља да се понаша као да Нам се није ни обраћао молбом због невоље која га је задесила. Тако се неверницима чини лепим оно што су радили.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na mtu akiguswa na shida, hutuomba naye ameegesha ubavu, au amekaa au amesimama. Lakini tunapomwondoshea shida yake hiyo, huendelea kama kwamba hakuwahi kutuomba tumwondoshee shida iliyomgusa. Hivyo ndivyo walivyopambiwa wapitilizao viwango yale waliyokuwa wakiyatenda.
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Svenska · Swedish
När motgång drabbar människan åkallar hon oss liggande, sittande och stående. Men när vi lyfter bort hennes lidande fortsätter hon obekymrat som om hon aldrig åkallat oss om det som drabbade henne. Så har handlingarna förskönats för de som överskrider gränserna.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
İnsana bir darlık dokunduğu zaman, yatarken otururken veya ayakta iken bize dua edip yalvarır. Biz onun darlığını giderdiğimizde sanki başına gelen darlık sebebiyle bize hiç yalvarmamış gibi geçip gider. İşte böyle müsriflere (haddi aşanlara) yapmakta oldukları süslü gösterilir.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
اور جب انسان کو کوئی تکلیف پہنچتی ہے تو ہم کو پکارتا ہے لیٹے بھی، بیٹھے بھی، کھڑے بھی۔ پھر جب ہم اس کی تکلیف اس سے ہٹا دیتے ہیں تو وه ایسا ہوجاتا ہے کہ گویا اس نے اپنی تکلیف کے لیے جو اسے پہنچی تھی کبھی ہمیں پکارا ہی نہ تھا[1] ، ان حد سے گزرنے والوں کے اعمال کو ان کے لیے اسی طرح خوشنما بنادیا گیا ہے۔[2]
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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Talal Itani2012 Their call therein is, "Glory be to You, our God." And their greeting therein is, "Peace." And the last of their call is, "Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Their prayer therein will be: Glory be to Thee, O Allah! and their greeting therein will be: Peace. And the conclusion of their prayer will be: Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Their cry therein shall be, 'Celebrated be Thy praises, O God!' and their salutation therein shall be, 'Peace!' and the end of their cry shall be, 'Praise (belongs) to God, the Lord of the worlds
John Medows Rodwell1861 Their cry therein, "Glory be to thee, O God!" and their salutation therein, "Peace!" And the close of their cry, "Praise be to God, Lord, of all creatures
George Sale1734 Their prayer therein shall be, praise be unto thee, O God! And their salutation therein shall be, peace! And the end of their prayer shall be, praise be unto God, the Lord of all creatures
Talal Itani2012 If God were to accelerate the ill for the people, as they wish to accelerate the good, their term would have been fulfilled. But We leave those who do not expect Our encounter to blunder in their excesses.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 If Allah were to hasten on for men the ill (that they have earned) as they would hasten on the good, their respite would already have expired. But We suffer those who look not for the meeting with Us to wander blindly on in their contumacy
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And if God should hasten on the bad to men as they would hasten on the good, their appointed time would surely be fulfilled. But we will let those who hope not for our meeting go on in their rebellion, blindly wandering on
John Medows Rodwell1861 Should God hasten evil on men as they fain would hasten their good, then were their end decreed! So leave we those who hope not to meet Us, bewildered in their error
George Sale1734 If God should cause evil to hasten unto men, according to their desire of hastening good, verily their end had been decreed. Wherefore We suffer those who hope not to meet Us at the resurrection, to wander amazedly in their error
DIN 31635walaqad ʾahlaknā l-qurūna min qablikum lammā ẓalamū waǧāʾathum rusuluhum bil-bayyināti wamā kānū liyuʾminū kaḏālika naǧzī l-qawma l-muǧrimīna
Talal Itani2012 We destroyed generations before you when they did wrong. Their messengers came to them with clear signs, but they would not believe. Thus We requite the sinful people.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 We destroyed the generations before you when they did wrong; and their messengers (from Allah) came unto them with clear proofs (of His Sovereignty) but they would not believe. Thus do We reward the guilty folk
Edward Henry Palmer1880 We have already destroyed generations before you when they did wrong, and there came to them their apostles with manifest signs, but they would not believe. Thus do we reward the sinful people
John Medows Rodwell1861 And of old destroyed we generations before you, when they had acted wickedly, and their Apostles had come to them with clear tokens of their mission, and they would not believe: - thus reward we the wicked
George Sale1734 We have formerly destroyed the generations who were before you, O men of Mecca, when they had acted unjustly, and our apostles had come unto them with evident miracles and they would not believe. Thus do We reward the wicked people
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lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
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The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.67
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.64
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.62
Talal Itani · George Sale0.61
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.58
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.57
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.57
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.55
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.52
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Source Tanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) · Uthmani, Version 1.1
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Licence read verbatim from the block embedded in this very file. Ingested exactly as shipped: no normalisation, no stripping of marks, no Unicode recomposition.
Parsed structurally from the EPUB: an h3 names the surah, one p per verse with its number in its own span. An unnumbered p is the basmala and is not a verse, except in surah 1 where the basmala IS verse 1. 112 unnumbered paragraphs were found, which is 114 surahs less surah 1 and surah 9. Text is stored VERBATIM: NFC normalisation and XML entity unescaping only, because CC BY-ND forbids modification.
CLEARED on a licence read first-hand from the translator's own download page, not from an aggregator. Tanzil also hosts this translation, but under a blanket "non-commercial purposes only" term that directs the user to the translator or publisher for permission - a hosting disclaimer, not a grant - so the grant was taken from the licensor directly. The "God" edition was ingested; ClearQuran also publishes an "Allah" edition, differing in how the divine name is rendered, which is not ingested.
CLEARED ON THE WORK, WITH TWO RECORDED CAVEATS ON THIS COPY. (1) Rights basis is the expired copyright term, NOT the redistributing repository's licence. That repository dedicates its contents to the public domain under the Unlicense while also redistributing plainly in-copyright translations (Abdel Haleem, Saheeh International, The Study Quran), so it is dedicating rights it cannot hold and its blanket grant is not relied upon here. (2) The file declares its own upstream as tanzil.net, and Tanzil attaches a non-commercial condition to its TRANSLATION distributions, though not to its Qur'anic text. Since Pickthall's copyright has expired, nobody holds rights in these words and no licence is required from anyone; Tanzil's terms are a contract binding those who download from Tanzil, which we did not. The chain is nonetheless not spotless and Anwar may prefer a clean digitisation of the 1930 printing. NOT VERIFIED: that this digital text matches the 1930 first printing rather than a later revised edition. No page images were collated. Recorded as unverified rather than presented as established. SERVED TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE CITED FILE AT ONE VERSE, 37:97: the file reads "red-hotfire" (a glued token, also in Gutenberg #16955); the served row reads "red-hot fire", restored 2026-09-13 from Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran (London: George Allen & Unwin, printed for Alfred A. Knopf; 1930), p. 460, XXXVII 97 - scan archive.org in.ernet.dli.2015.216140, PDF page 475; banked data/derivation-sources/pickthall-1930-dli-2015.216140-text.pdf (sha256 70e81146c97fa3a590243a82e04e349108546074787e2551a78c616202138870) on Anwar Malik's grant.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is not stated by the redistributor and the printing is unverified. No statement of purpose is recorded for Palmer because none was sourced from his own preface in this pass; nothing is asserted on his behalf.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. TWO edition caveats. (1) The upstream is not stated by the redistributor. (2) Rodwell's own edition PRESENTS THE SURAHS IN HIS OWN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, not the mushaf order — he says so in his preface. This digital text is keyed to mushaf order, so it derives from a restored-order printing (such as the Everyman edition) rather than from Rodwell's own arrangement. Which printing is not stated and has not been established.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is NOT STATED by the redistributor, so the printing it represents is unverified; Sale's text was reprinted and re-edited many times between 1734 and 1900. Recorded as unverified rather than assumed to be the first edition.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Parallel edition, held in ayah_text_variants. It sits alongside the Uthmani spine for search normalisation and is never used to correct it.