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.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
They said: Wonderest thou at the commandment of Allah? The mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, O people of the house! Lo! He is Owner of Praise, Owner of Glory
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
Edward Henry Palmer1840–1882 · published 1880
They said, ' Dost thou wonder at the bidding of God? God's mercy and blessings upon you, ye people of the house! Verily, He is to be praised and glorified
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
The angelsanswered, dost thou wonder at the effect of the command of God? The mercy of God and his blessings be upon you, the family of the house: For He is praiseworthy, and to be glorified
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
Ata i thanë: "A po çuditesh me vendimin e Allahut?! Mëshira dhe bekimet e Allahut qofshin për ju, anëtarët e shtëpisë (së Ibrahimit). Ai (Allahu) është njëmend i Lavdëruar e i Lartmadhërishëm."
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 (ফিরিশতাগণ) বললো: ‘আল্লাহর সিদ্ধান্তে তুমি আশ্চর্য হচ্ছো? হে নবী পরিবার! তোমাদের ওপর রয়েছে আল্লাহর রহমত ও তাঁর বরকত। নিশ্চয় তিনি (স্বীয় গুণাবলি ও কার্যাবলিতে) বড়ই প্রশংসিত, অত্যন্ত সম্মানিত।’
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
"Zar se čudiš Allahovoj odredbi?", rekoše oni, "Allahova milost i blagoslovi Njegovi neka su na vama, obitelji vjerovjesnička. Zaista je On hvaljen i slavljen!"
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
"Zar se čudiš Allahovoj odredbi?" rekoše oni. "Allahova milost i blagoslovi Njegovi neka su na vama, obitelji vjerovjesnička. Zaista je On hvaljen i slavljen!"
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 mbi'i: "E a haawete fiyaaku Alla on? Yurmeende Alla e barkiiji makko ngonii e mon, yimɓe nduu suudu. Pellet ko O jettiniiɗo Tedduɗo".
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
(ანგელოზებმა) უთხრეს: «განა ალლაჰის ბრძანება გაკვირვებს? ალლაჰის წყალობა და მისი კურთხევა იყოს თქვენზე, ო, ამ სახლის [შუამავლების ოჯახის] ბინადარნო! ნამდვილად, ის (ალლაჰი) ქებული, დიდებულია!»
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Sie sagten (zu ihr): „Wunderst du dich über den Befehl Allahs? Die Barmherzigkeit Allahs und Seine Segnungen seien auf euch, Angehörige des Hauses!“ Wahrlich, Er ist lobenswürdig und ruhmvoll.
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
Είπαν (οι Άγγελοι): «Είσαι έκπληκτη με το διάταγμα του Αλλάχ; Είθε το έλεος και οι ευλογίες του Αλλάχ να είναι πάνω σας, ω, οικογένεια του οίκου (του Αβραάμ). Πράγματι, Αυτός είναι Χαμείντ (Άξιος κάθε επαίνου) και Ματζείντ (Ένδοξος).»
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
फ़रिश्तों ने कहा : क्या तू अल्लाह के आदेश पर आश्चर्य करती है? ऐ घर वालो! तुम सब पर अल्लाह की दया तथा बरकतों की वर्षा हो। निःसंदेह वह अति प्रशंसित, गौरवशाली है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Dissero: «Ti meravigli dell’ordine di Allāh? La grazia di Allāh e le Sue benedizioni sono su di voi, o gente della Casa! In verità Lui è Lodevole, Glorioso.»
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
73. Jie tarė: „Argi tu stebiesi Allaho Nulėmimu? Lai būna Allaho Gailestingumas ir Jo Palaima jums, [Ibrahimo (Abraomo)] šeima! Iš tiesų, Jis (Allahas) yra Vertas Šlovinimo, Garbingiausiasis.“
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Ni jedhan: “Sila murtii Rabbii irraa dinqisiifattaa? Rahmanni Rabbiitiifi barakaan Isaa isin irra haa jiraatu Yaa warra mana (ibraahiim)! Inni faarfamaa, guddaadha.”
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 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
Они сказали: «Неужели ты удивляешься велению Аллаха? Милость Аллаха и Его благословения — над вами, о обитатели дома. Воистину, Он — достохвальный, славный».
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
„Зар се чудиш Аллаховој одредби?“ Рекоше они, „Аллахова милост и Његови благослови нека су на вама, веровесничка породицо. Заиста је Он хваљен и слављен!“
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 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Wakasema: Je, unastaajabia amri ya Mwenyezi Mungu? Rehema ya Mwenyezi Mungu na baraka zake ziwe juu yenu, enyi watu wa nyumba hii! Hakika Yeye ndiye Msifiwa, Mtukufu.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
[Budbärarna] sa: ”Förundras du över Guds beslut? Guds barmhärtighet och välsignelser vilar över er alla i detta hus! Han är sannerligen lovprisad, ärorik.”
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
Türkçe · Turkish
Melekler: “Allah’ın emrine mi şaşıyorsun? Allah’ın rahmeti ve bereketi size olsun ey (peygamber ocağının) ev halkı! Şüphesiz O, övülmeye lâyıktır, şanı yücedir.” dediler.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
فرشتوں نے کہا کیا تو اللہ کی قدرت سے تعجب کر رہی ہے[1] ؟ تم پر اے اس گھر کے لوگو اللہ کی رحمت اور اس کی برکتیں نازل ہوں[2]، بیشک اللہ حمد وﺛنا کا سزاوار اور بڑی شان واﻻ 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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DIN 31635wamraʾatuhu qāʾimatun faḍaḥikat fabaššarnāhā biʾisḥāqa wamin warāʾi ʾisḥāqa yaʿqūba
Talal Itani2012 His wife was standing by, so she laughed. And We gave her good news of Isaac; and after Isaac, Jacob.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And his wife, standing by laughed when We gave her good tidings (of the birth) of Isaac, and, after Isaac, of Jacob
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And his wife was standing by, laughing; and we gave her the glad tidings of Isaac, and of Jacob after Isaac
John Medows Rodwell1861 His wife was standing by and laughed; and we announced Isaac to her; and after Isacc, Jacob
George Sale1734 And his wife Sarah was standing by, and she laughed; and We promised her Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob
Talal Itani2012 She said, "Alas for me. Shall I give birth, when I am an old woman, and this, my husband, is an old man? This is truly a strange thing."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 She said: Oh woe is me! Shall I bear a child when I am an old woman, and this my husband is an old man? Lo! this is a strange thing
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Said she, ' Alas for me! shall I bear a son when I am an old woman, and this husband of mine an old man? Verily, this is a wonderful thing
John Medows Rodwell1861 She said, "Ah, woe is me! shall I bear a son when I am old, and when this my husband is an old man? This truly would be a marvellous thing
George Sale1734 She said, alas! Shall I bear a son, who am old; this my husband also being advanced in years? Verily this would be a wonderful thing
Talal Itani2012 When Abraham's fear subsided, and the good news had reached him, he started pleading with Us concerning the people of Lot.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And when the awe departed from Abraham, and the glad news reached him, he pleaded with Us on behalf of the folk of Lot
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And when his terror left Abraham, and the glad tidings came to him, he wrangled with us about the people of Lot
John Medows Rodwell1861 And when Abraham's fear had passed away, and these glad tidings had reached him, he pleaded with us for the people of Lot
George Sale1734 And when his apprehension had departed from Abraham, and the good tidings of Isaac's birth had come unto him, he disputed with us concerning the people of Lot
These figures count the words the translations share. They measure wording, not meaning, and they do not say which translation is right.
Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.57 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
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The page says a verse is worded differently only above the cut below. The cut is a stated convention, not a property of the text, and it can be changed.
The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.66
Talal Itani · George Sale0.63
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.62
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.59
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.58
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.56
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.56
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.53
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.49
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.48
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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.