Yusufيوسف

Alif. Lam. Ra. These are verse of the Scripture that maketh plain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A. L. R. Those are the signs of the perspicuous Book

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

ELIF. LAM. RA. These are signs of the clear Book

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

AL. R. These are the signs of the perspicuous book

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We have revealed it, a Lecture in Arabic, that ye may understand

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, we have revealed it, an Arabic Qur'an; haply ye may understand

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

An Arabic Koran have we sent it down, that ye might understand it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

which We have sent down in the Arabic tongue, that peradventure ye might understand

George Sale · published 1734

We narrate unto thee (Muhammad) the best of narratives in that We have inspired in thee this Qur'an, though aforetime thou wast of the heedless

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We tell thee the best of stories, in inspiring thee with this Qur'an, though thou wert before it among the heedless

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

In revealing to thee this Koran, one of the most beautiful of narratives will we narrate to thee, of which thou hast hitherto been regardless

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We relate unto thee a most excellent history, by revealing unto thee this Koran, whereas thou wast before one of the negligent

George Sale · published 1734

When Joseph said unto his father: O my father! Lo! I saw in a dream eleven planets and the sun and the moon, I saw them prostrating themselves unto me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When Joseph said to his father, 'O my sire! Verily, I saw eleven stars, and the sun, and the moon,- I saw them adoring me

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When Joseph said to his Father, "O my Father! verily I beheld eleven stars and the sun and the moon - beheld them make obeisance to me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When Joseph said unto his father, O my father, verily I saw in my dream eleven stars, and the sun and the moon; I saw them make obeisance unto me

George Sale · published 1734

He said: O my dear son! Tell not thy brethren of thy vision, lest they plot a plot against thee. Lo! Satan is for man an open foe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'O my boy! tell not thy vision to thy brethren, for they will plot a plot against thee verily, the devil is to man an open foe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "O my son! tell not thy vision to thy brethren, lest they plot a plot against thee: for Satan is the manifest foe of man

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Jacob said, O my child, tell not thy vision to thy brethren, lest they devise some plot against thee; for the devil is a professed enemy unto man

George Sale · published 1734

Thus thy Lord will prefer thee and will teach thee the interpretation of events, and will perfect His grace upon thee and upon the family of Jacob as He perfected it upon thy forefathers, Abraham and Isaac. Lo! thy Lord is Knower, Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus does thy Lord choose thee, and teach thee the interpretation of sayings, and fulfill His favour upon thee, and upon Jacob's people, as He fulfilled it upon thy two forefathers before thee, Abraham and Isaac,- verily, thy Lord is knowing, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is thus that thy Lord shall choose thee and will teach thee the interpretation of dark saying, and will perfect his favours on thee and on the family of Jacob, as of old he perfected it on thy fathers Abraham and Isaac; verily thy Lord is Knowing, Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And thus, according to thy dream, shall thy Lord choose thee, and teach thee the interpretation of dark sayings, and He shall accomplish his favour upon thee and upon the family of Jacob, as He hath formerly accomplished it upon thy fathers Abraham and Isaac; for thy Lord is knowing and wise

George Sale · published 1734

Verily in Joseph and his brethren are signs (of Allah's Sovereignty) for the inquiring

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

In Joseph and his brethren were signs to those who enquire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Now in JOSEPH and his brethren are signs for the enquirers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Surely in the history of Joseph and his brethren there are signs of God's providence to the inquisitive

George Sale · published 1734

When they said: Verily Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we are, many though we be. Lo! our father is in plain aberration

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When they said, 'Surely, Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we, a band although we be; verily, our father is in obvious error

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When they said, "Surely better loved by our Father, than we, who are more in number, is Joseph and his brother; verily, our father hath clearly erred

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

when they said to one another, Joseph and his brother are dearer to our father than we, who are the greater number: Our father certainly maketh a wrong judgment

George Sale · published 1734

(One said): Kill Joseph or cast him to some (other) land, so that your father's favour may be all for you, and (that) ye may afterward be righteous folk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Slay Joseph, or cast him in some land; that your father's face may be free for you, and ye may be, after he is gone, a people who do right

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Slay ye Joseph! or drive him to some other land, and on you alone shall your father's face be set! and after this, ye shall live as upright persons

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore slay Joseph, or drive him into some distant or desert part of the earth, and the face of your father shall be cleared towards you; and ye shall afterwards be people of integrity

George Sale · published 1734

One among them said: Kill not Joseph but, if ye must be doing, fling him into the depth of the pit; some caravan will find him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A speaker from amongst them spake, 'Slay not Joseph, but throw him into the bottom of the pit; some of the travellers may pick him up, if so ye do

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

One of them said, "Slay not Joseph, but cast him down to the bottom of the well: if ye do so, some wayfarers will take him up

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

One of them spoke and said; slay not Joseph, but throw him to the bottom of the well; and some travellers will take him up, if ye do this

George Sale · published 1734

They said: O our father! Why wilt thou not trust us with Joseph, when lo! we are good friends to him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said they, 'O our father! what ails thee that thou wilt not trust us with Joseph while we are unto him sincere

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "O our Father! why dost thou not entrust us with Joseph? indeed we mean him well

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They said unto Jacob, O father, why dost thou not intrust Joseph with us, since we are sincere well-wishers unto him

George Sale · published 1734

Send him with us to-morrow that he may enjoy himself and play. And lo! we shall take good care of him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Send him with us tomorrow to revel and to play, and, verily, we over him will keep good guard

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Send him with us to-morrow that he may enjoy himself and sport: we will surely keep him safely

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Send him with us to morrow, into the field, that he may divert himself, and sport, and we will be his guardians

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Lo! in truth it saddens me that ye should take him with you, and I fear less the wolf devour him while ye are heedless of him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'Verily, it grieves me that ye should go off with him, for I fear lest the wolf devour him while ye of him do take no heed

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Verily, your taking him away will grieve me; and I fear lest while ye are heedless of him the wolf devour him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Jacob answered, it grieveth me that ye take him away; and I fear lest the wolf devour him, while ye are negligent of him

George Sale · published 1734

They said: If the wolf should devour him when we are (so strong) a band, then surely we should have already perished

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said they, 'Why, if the wolf should devour him while we are (such) a band, verily, we then should deserve to lose

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "Surely if the wolf devour him, and we so many, we must in that case be weak indeed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They said, surely if the wolf devour him, when there are so many of us, we shall be weak indeed

George Sale · published 1734

Then, when they led him off, and were of one mind that they should place him in the depth of the pit, We inspired in him: Thou wilt tell them of this deed of theirs when they know (thee) not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they had gone off with him and agreed to put him in the depths of the pit, and we inspired him, 'Thou shalt surely inform them of this affair of theirs and they shall not perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they went away with him they agreed to place him at the bottom of the well. And We revealed to him, "Thou wilt yet tell them of this their deed, when they shall not know thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they had carried him with them, and agreed to set him at the bottom of the well, they executed their design: And We sent a revelation unto him, saying, thou shalt hereafter declare this their action unto them; and they shall not perceive thee to be Joseph

George Sale · published 1734

And they came weeping to their father in the evening

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they came to their father at eve and weeping

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they came at nightfall to their father weeping

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they came to their father at even, weeping

George Sale · published 1734

Saying: O our father! We went racing one with another, and left Joseph by our things, and the wolf devoured him, and thou believest not our saying even when we speak the truth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

said, 'O our father! verily, we went forth to race and left Joseph by our goods, and the wolf devoured him,- but thou wilt not believe us, truth tellers though we be

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "O our Father! of a truth, we went to run races, and we left Joseph with our clothes, and the wolf devoured him: but thou wilt not believe us even though we speak the truth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and said, father, we went and ran races with one another, and we left Joseph with our baggage, and the wolf hath devoured him; but thou wilt not believe us, although we speak the truth

George Sale · published 1734

And they came with false blood on his shirt. He said: Nay, but your minds have beguiled you into something. (My course is) comely patience. And Allah it is Whose help is to be sought in that (predicament) which ye describe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they brought his shirt with lying blood upon it. Said he, 'Nay, but your souls have induced you to do this; but patience is fair! and God is He whom I ask for aid against that which ye describe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they brought his shirt with false blood upon it. He said, "Nay, but yourselves have managed this affair. But patience is seemly: and the help of God is to be implored that I may bear what you tell me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they produced his inner garment stained with false blood. Jacob answered, nay, but ye your selves have contrived the thing for your own sakes: However patience is most becoming, and God's assistance is to be implored to enable me to support the misfortune which ye relate

George Sale · published 1734

And there came a caravan, and they sent their waterdrawer. He let down his pail (into the pit). He said: Good luck! Here is a youth. And they hid him as a treasure, and Allah was Aware of what they did

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And travellers came and sent their water-drawer; and he let down his bucket. Said he, 'O glad tidings! this is a youth.' And they kept him secret, as a chattel; but God knew what they were doing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And wayfarers came and sent their drawer of water, and he let down his bucket. "Good news!" said he, "This is a youth!" And they kept his case secret, to make merchandise of him. But God knew what they did

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And certain travellers came, and sent one to draw water for them: And he let down his bucket, and said, good news! This is a youth. And they concealed him, that they might sell him as a piece of merchandize: but God knew that which they did

George Sale · published 1734

And they sold him for a low price, a number of silver coins; and they attached no value to him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they sold him for a mean price,- drachmae counted out,- and they parted with him cheaply

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they sold him for a paltry price - for some dirhems counted down, and at no high rate did they value him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they sold him for a mean price, for a few pence, and valued him lightly

George Sale · published 1734

And he of Egypt who purchased him said unto his wife: Receive him honourably. Perchance he may prove useful to us or we may adopt him as a son. Thus we established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah was predominant in His career, but most of mankind know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the man from Egypt who had bought him said to his wife, 'Honour his abiding here; it may be he will be of use to us, or we may adopt him as a son.' Thus did we establish Joseph in the land; and we did surely teach him the interpretation of sayings; for God can overcome His affairs, though most men do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he who bought him - an Egyptian - said to his wife, "Treat him hospitably; haply he may be useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son." Thus did we settle Joseph in the land, and we instructed him in the interpretation of dark sayings, for God is equal to his purpose; but most men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the Egyptian who bought him said to his wife, use him honourably; peradventure he may be serviceable to us, or we may adopt him for our son. Thus did we prepare an establishment for Joseph in the earth, and we taught him the interpretation of dark sayings: For God is well able to effect his purpose; but the greater part of men do not understand

George Sale · published 1734

And And when he reached his prime We gave him wisdom and knowledge. Thus We reward the good

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when he had reached his strength we brought him judgment and knowledge, for thus do we reward those who do good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when he had reached his age of strength we bestowed on him judgment and knowledge; for thus do we recompense the well doers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when he had attained his age of strength, we bestowed on him wisdom, and knowledge; for thus do we recompense the righteous

George Sale · published 1734

And she, in whose house he was, asked of him an evil act. She bolted the doors and said: Come! He said: I seek refuge in Allah! Lo! he is my lord, who hath treated me honourably. Lo! wrong-doers never prosper

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And she in whose house he was desired him for his person; and she locked the doors and said, 'Come along with thee!' Said he, 'Refuge in God! verily, my Lord has made good my abiding here; verily, the wrong-doers shall not prosper

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And she in whose house he was conceived a passion for him, and she shut the doors and said, "Come hither." He said, "God keep me! Verily, my lord hath given me a good home: and the injurious shall not prosper

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And she, in whose house he was, desired him to lie with her; and she shut the doors and said, come hither. He answered, God forbid! Verily my lord hath made my dwelling with Him easy; and the ungrateful shall not prosper

George Sale · published 1734

She verily desired him, and he would have desired her if it had not been that he saw the argument of his Lord. Thus it was, that We might ward off from him evil and lewdness. Lo! he was of Our chosen slaves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And she was anxious for him, and he would have been anxious for her, had it not been that he saw the demonstration of his Lord; thus did we turn evil and fornication from him; verily, he was of our sincere servants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But she longed for him; and he had longed for her had he not seen a token from his lord. Thus we averted evil and defilement from him, for he was one of our sincere servants

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But she resolved within her self to enjoy him, and he would have resolved to enjoy her, had he not seen the evident demonstration of his Lord. So We turned away evil and filthiness from him, because he was one of our sincere servants

George Sale · published 1734

And they raced with one another to the door, and she tore his shirt from behind, and they met her lord and master at the door. She said: What shall be his reward, who wisheth evil to thy folk, save prison or a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they raced to the door and she rent his shirt from behind; and they met her master at the door. Said she, 'What is the recompense of him who wishes evil for thy family, but that imprisonment or a grievous torment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they both made for the door, and she rent his shirt behind; and at the door they met her lord. "What," said she, "shall be the recompense of him who would do evil to thy family, but a prison or a sore punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they ran to get one before the other to the door; and she rent his inner garment behind. And they met her lord at the door. She said, what shall be the reward of him who seeketh to commit evil in thy family, but imprisonment, and a painful punishment

George Sale · published 1734

(Joseph) said: She it was who asked of me an evil act. And a witness of her own folk testified: If his shirt is torn from before, then she speaketh truth and he is of the liars

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'She desired me for my person.' And a witness from among her family bore witness: 'If his shirt be rent from in front, then she speaks the truth and he is of the liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "She solicited me to evil." And a witness out of her own family witnessed: "If his shirt be rent in front she speaketh truth, and he is a liar

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Joseph said, she asked me to lie with her. And a witness of her family bore witness, saying, if his garment be rent before, she speaketh truth, and he is a liar

George Sale · published 1734

And if his shirt is torn from behind, then she hath lied and he is of the truthful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but if his shirt be rent from behind, then she lies and he is of the truth tellers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if his shirt be rent behind, she lieth and he is true

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if his garment be rent behind, she lieth, and he is a speaker of truth

George Sale · published 1734

So when he saw his shirt torn from behind, he said: Lo! this is of the guile of you women. Lo! the guile of you is very great

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when he saw his shirt rent from behind he said, 'This is one of your tricks; verily, your tricks are mighty

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when his lord saw his shirt torn behind, he said, "This is one of your devices! verily your devices are great

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when her husband saw that his garment was torn behind, he said, this is a cunning contrivance of your sex; for surely your cunning is great

George Sale · published 1734

O Joseph! Turn away from this, and thou, (O woman), ask forgiveness for thy sin. Lo! thou art of the faulty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Joseph! turn aside from this. And do thou, woman, ask pardon for thy fault; verily, thou wert of the sinners

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Joseph! leave this affair. And thou, O wife, ask pardon for thy crime, for thou hast sinned

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O Joseph, take no farther notice of this affair: And thou, O woman, ask pardon for thy crime; for thou art a guilty person

George Sale · published 1734

And women in the city said: The ruler's wife is asking of her slave-boy an ill-deed. Indeed he has smitten her to the heart with love. We behold her in plain aberration

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And women in the city said, 'The wife of the prince desires her young man for his person; he has infatuated her with love: verily, we see her in obvious error

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And in the city, the women said, "The wife of the Prince hath solicited her servant: he hath fired her with his love: but we clearly see her manifest error

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And certain women said publicly in the city, the nobleman's wife asked her servant to lie with her: He hath inflamed her breast with his love; and we perceive her to be in a manifest error

George Sale · published 1734

And when she heard of their sly talk, she sent to them and prepared for them a cushioned couch (to lie on at the feast) and gave to every one of them a knife and said (to Joseph): Come out unto them! And when they saw him they exalted him and cut their hands, exclaiming: Allah Blameless! This is no a human being. This is not other than some gracious angel

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when she heard of their craftiness, she sent to them and prepared for them a banquet, and gave each of them a knife; and she said, 'Come forth to them!' And when they saw him they said, 'Great God!' and cut their hands and said, 'God forbid! This is no mortal, this is nothing but an honourable angel

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when she heard of their cabal, she sent to them and got ready a banquet for them, and gave each one of them a knife, and said, "Joseph shew thyself to them." And when they saw him they were amazed at him, and cut their hands, and said, "God keep us! This is no man! This is no other than a noble angel

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when she heard of their subtle behaviour, she sent unto them, and prepared a banquet for them, and she gave to each of them a knife; and she said unto Joseph, come forth unto them. And when they saw him, they praised him greatly; and they cut their own hands, and said, O God! This is not a mortal; he is not other than an angel, deserving the highest respect

George Sale · published 1734

She said: This is he on whose account ye blamed me. I asked of him an evil act, but he proved continent, but if he do not my behest he verily shall be imprisoned, and verily shall be of those brought low

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said she, 'This is he concerning whom ye blamed me. I did desire him for his person, but he was too continent. But if he do not what I bid him he shall surely be imprisoned and shall surely be among the small

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

She said, "This is he about whom ye blamed me. I wished him to yield to my desires, but he stood firm. But if he obey not my command, he shall surely be cast into prison, and become one of the despised

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And his mistress said, this is he, for whose sake ye blamed me: I asked him to lie with me, but he hath constantly refused. But if he do not perform that which I command him, he shall surely be cast into prison, and he shall be made one of the contemptible

George Sale · published 1734

He said: O my Lord! Prison is more dear than that unto which they urge me, and if Thou fend not off their wiles from me I shall incline unto them and become of the foolish

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'My Lord! Prison is dearer to me than what they call on me to do; and unless Thou turn from me their craftiness I shall feel a passion for them and shall be among the ignorant

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "O my Lord! I prefer the prison to compliance with their bidding: but unless thou turn away their snares from me, I shall play the youth with them, and become one of the unwise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph said, O Lord, a prison is more eligible unto me than the crime to which they invite me; but unless thou turn aside their snares from me, I shall youthfully incline unto them, and I shall become one of the foolish

George Sale · published 1734

So his Lord heard his prayer and fended off their wiles from him. Lo! He is Hearer, Knower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And his Lord answered him and turned from him their craftiness; verily, He both hears and knows

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And his Lord heard him and turned aside their snares from him: for he is the Hearer, the Knower

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore his Lord heard him, and turned aside their snare from him, for He both heareth and knoweth

George Sale · published 1734

And it seemed good to them (the men-folk) after they had seen the signs (of his innocence) to imprison him for a time

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then it appeared good to them, even after they had seen the signs, to imprison him until a time

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet resolved they, even after they had seen the signs of his innocence, to imprison him for a time

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And it seemed good unto them even after they had seen the signs of his innocency, to imprison him for a time

George Sale · published 1734

And two young men went to prison with him. One of them said: I dreamed that I was pressing wine. The other said: I dreamed that I was carrying upon my head bread whereof the birds were eating. Announce unto us the interpretation, for we see thee of those good (at interpretation)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And there entered the prison with him two young men. Said one of them, 'Verily, I see myself pressing wine.' And the other said, 'Verily, I see myself bearing on my head loaves from which the birds do eat; inform us of the interpretation thereof; verily, we see that thou art of those who do good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And there came into the prison with him two youths. Said one of them, "Methought in my dream that I was pressing grapes." And the other said, "I dreamed that I was carrying bread on my head, of which the birds did eat. Declare to us the interpretation of this, for we see thou art a virtuous person

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And there entered into the prison with him two of the king's servants. One of them said, it seemed to me in my dream that I pressed wine out of grapes. And the other said, it seemed unto me in my dream that I carried bread on my head, whereof the birds did eat. Declare unto us the interpretation of our dreams, for we perceive that thou art a beneficent person

George Sale · published 1734

He said: The food which ye are given (daily) shall not come unto you but I shall tell you the interpretation ere it cometh unto you. This is of that which my Lord hath taught me. Lo! I have forsaken the religion of folk who believe not in Allah and are disbelievers in the Hereafter

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'There shall not come to you any food with which ye are provided, but I will inform you both of its interpretation before it comes to you. That is (some) of what my Lord has taught me; verily, I have left the faith of a people who do not believe in God, while in the future too they disbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "There shall not come to you in a dream any food wherewith ye shall be fed, but I will acquaint you with its interpretation ere it come to pass to you. This is a part of that which my Lord hath taught me: for I have abandoned the religion of those who believe not in God and who deny the life to come

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph answered, no food, wherewith ye may be nourished, shall come unto you, but I will declare unto you the interpretation thereof, before it come unto you. This knowledge is a part of that which my Lord hath taught me: For I have left the religion of people who believe not in God, and who deny the life to come

George Sale · published 1734

And I have followed the religion of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac and Jacob. It never was for us to attribute aught as partner to Allah. This is of the bounty of Allah unto us (the seed of Abraham) and unto mankind; but most men give not thanks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And I have followed the faith of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac and Jacob; we could not associate aught with God; that is from God's grace upon us and upon men: but most men give not thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And I follow the religion of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac and Jacob. We may not associate aught with God. This is of God's bounty towards us and towards mankind: but the greater part of mankind are not thankful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and I follow the religion of my fathers, Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. It is not lawful for us to associate any thing with God. This knowledge of the divine unity hath been given us of the bounty of God towards us, and towards mankind; but the greater part of men are not thankful

George Sale · published 1734

O my fellow-prisoners! Are divers lords better, or Allah the One, Almighty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye twain fellow-prisoners! Are manifold lords better, or God, the one, the dominant

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O my two fellow prisoners! are sundry lords best, or God, the One, the Mighty

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O my fellow-prisoners, are sundry lords better, or the only true and mighty God

George Sale · published 1734

Those whom ye worship beside Him are but names which ye have named, ye and your fathers. Allah hath revealed no sanction for them. The decision rests with Allah only, Who hath commanded you that ye worship none save Him. This is the right religion, but most men know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

What ye worship beside Him are naught but names which ye have named, ye and your fathers, for which God has sent down no authority. Judgment is only God's; He bids you worship only Him. That is the standard of religion,- but most men do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Ye worship beside him mere names which ye have named, ye and your fathers, for which God hath not sent down any warranty. Judgment belongeth to God alone. He hath bidden you worship none but Him. This is the right faith: but most men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Ye worship not, besides Him, other than the names which ye have named, ye and your fathers, concerning which God hath sent down no authoritative proof: Yet judgment belongeth unto God alone; who hath commanded that ye worship none besides Him. This is the right religion; but the greater part of men know it not

George Sale · published 1734

O my two fellow-prisoners! As for one of you, he will pour out wine for his lord to drink; and as for the other, he will be crucified so that the birds will eat from his head. Thus is the case judged concerning which ye did inquire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O ye twain fellow-prisoners! as for one of you, he shall pour out wine for his lord: and as for the other, he shall be crucified, and the birds shall eat of his head. The matter is decreed whereon ye asked me for a decision

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O my two fellow prisoners! as to one of you, he will serve wine unto his Lord: but as to the other, he will be crucified and the birds shall eat from off his head. The matter is decreed concerning which ye enquire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O my fellow-prisoners, verily the one of you shall serve wine unto his lord, as formerly; but the other shall be crucified, and the birds shall eat from off his head. The matter is decreed concerning which ye seek to be informed

George Sale · published 1734

And he said unto him of the twain who he knew would be released: Mention me in the presence of thy lord. But Satan caused him to forget to mention it to his lord, so he (Joseph) stayed in prison for some years

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he said to him whom he thought would escape of those two, 'Remember me with thy lord!' But Satan made him forget the remembrance of his lord, so he tarried in prison a few years

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he said unto him who he judged would be set at large, "Remember me with thy lord." But Satan caused him to forget the remembrance of his Lord, so he remained some years in prison

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Joseph said unto him whom he judged to be the person who should escape of the two, remember me in the presence of thy lord. But the devil caused him to forget to make mention of Joseph unto his lord; wherefore he remained in the prison some years

George Sale · published 1734

And the king said: Lo! I saw in a dream seven fat kine which seven lean were eating, and seven green ears of corn and other (seven) dry. O notables! Expound for me my vision, if ye can interpret dreams

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then said the king, 'Verily, I see seven fat kine which seven lean kine devoured; and seven green ears of corn and others dry. O ye chiefs! Explain to me my vision, if a vision ye can expound

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the King said, "Verily, I saw in a dream seven fat kine which seven lean devoured; and seven green ears and other withered. O nobles, teach me my vision, if a vision ye are able to expound

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the king of Egypt said, verily I saw in my dream seven fat kine, which seven lean kine devoured, and seven green ears of corn, and other seven withered ears. O nobles, expound my vision unto me, if ye be able to interpret a vision

George Sale · published 1734

They answered: Jumbled dreams! And we are not knowing in the interpretation of dreams

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said they, 'Confused dreams, and naught of the exposition of such dreams know we

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "They are confused dreams, nor know we aught of the unravelling of dreams

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, they are confused dreams; neither are we skilled in the interpretation of such kind of dreams

George Sale · published 1734

And he of the two who was released, and (now) at length remembered, said: I am going to announce unto you the interpretation, therefore send me forth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then he who had escaped of those twain said,- remembering after a while,- 'Verily, I will inform you of the interpretation thereof, so send me

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he of the twain who had been set at large, said, "I will tell you the interpretation; let me go for it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Joseph's fellow-prisoner who had been delivered, said, (for he remembered Joseph after a certain space of time) I will declare unto you the interpretation thereof; wherefore let me go unto the person who will interpret it unto me

George Sale · published 1734

(And when he came to Joseph in the prison, he exclaimed): Joseph! O thou truthful one! Expound for us the seven fat kine which seven lean were eating and the seven green ears of corn and other (seven) dry, that I may return unto the people, so that they may know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Joseph! O thou truth teller! explain to us the seven fat kine which seven lean devoured; and the seven green ears of corn and others dry. Haply I may go back to the men, haply they then may know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Joseph, man of truth! teach us of the seven fat kine which seven lean devoured, and of the seven green ears, and other withered, that I may return to the men, and that they may be informed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he went to the prison, and said, O Joseph, thou man of veracity, teach us the interpretation of seven fat kine, which seven lean kine devourd, and of seven green ears of corn; and other seven withered ears, which the king saw in his dream; that I may return unto the men who have sent me, that peradventure they may understand the same

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Ye shall sow seven years as usual, but that which ye reap, leave it in the ear, all save a little which ye eat

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'Ye shall sow for seven years, as is your wont; but what ye reap, let it remain in the ear, except a little whereof ye shall eat

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Ye shall sow seven years as is your wont, and the corn which ye reap leave ye in its ear, except a little of which ye shall eat

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph answered, ye shall sow seven years as usual: And the corn which ye shall reap, do ye leave in its ear, except a little whereof ye may eat

George Sale · published 1734

Then after that will come seven hard years which will devour all that ye have prepared for them, save a little of that which ye have stored

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then there shall come after that seven severe (years) which shall devour what ye have put by before for them, save a little of what ye shall preserve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then after that shall come seven grievous years which shall eat what ye have stored for them, except a little which ye shall have kept

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then shall there come, after this, seven grievous years of famine, which shall consume what ye shall have laid up as a provision for the same, except a little which ye shall have kept

George Sale · published 1734

Then, after that, will come a year when the people will have plenteous crops and when they will press (wine and oil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then there will come after that a year in which men shall have rain and in which they shall press

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then shall come after this a year, in which men shall have rain, and in which they shall press the grape

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then shall there come, after this, a year wherein men shall have plenty of rain, and wherein thay shall press wine and oil

George Sale · published 1734

And the king said: Bring him unto me. And when the messenger came unto him, he (Joseph) said: Return unto thy lord and ask him what was the case of the women who cut their hands. Lo! my Lord knoweth their guile

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then said the king, 'Bring him to me.' And when the messenger came to him, he said, 'Go back to thy lord, and ask him, "What meant the women who cut their hands? Verily, my lord knows their craftiness

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the King said, "Bring him to me." And when the messenger came to Joseph he said, "Go back to thy lord, and ask him what meant the women who cut their hands, for my lord well knoweth the snare they laid

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when the chief butler had reported this, the king said, bring him unto me. And when the messenger came unto Joseph, he said, return unto thy lord, and ask of him, what was the intent of the women who cut their hands; for my Lord well knoweth the snare which they laid for me

George Sale · published 1734

He (the king) (then sent for those women and) said: What happened when ye asked an evil act of Joseph? They answered: Allah Blameless! We know no evil of him. Said the wife of the ruler: Now the truth is out. I asked of him an evil act, and he is surely of the truthful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'What was your design when ye desired Joseph for his person?' They said, 'God forbid! we know no bad of him.' Said the wife of the prince, ' Now does the truth appear! I desired him for his person and, verily, he is of those who tell the truth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then said the Prince to the women, "What was your purpose when ye solicited Joseph?" They said, "God keep us! we know not any ill of him." The wife of the Prince said, "Now doth the truth appear. It was I who would have led him into unlawful love, and he is one of the truthful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when the women were assembled before the king, he said unto them, what was your design, when ye solicited Joseph to unlawful love? They answered, God be praise! We know not any ill of him. The nobleman's wife said, now is the truth become manifest: I solicited him, to lie with me; and he is one of those who speak truth

George Sale · published 1734

(Then Joseph said: I asked for) this, that he (my lord) may know that I betrayed him not in secret, and that surely Allah guideth not the snare of the betrayers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That' (said Joseph) 'was that he might know that I did not betray him in his absence, and that God guides not the craft of those who do betray

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By this" (said Joseph) "may my lord know that I did not in his absence play him false, and that God guideth not the machinations of deceivers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when Joseph was acquainted therewith he said, this discovery hath been made, that my lord might know that I was not unfaithful unto him in his absence, and that God directeth not the plot of the deceivers

George Sale · published 1734

I do not exculpate myself. Lo! the (human) soul enjoineth unto evil, save that whereon my Lord hath mercy. Lo! my Lord is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Yet I do not clear myself, for the soul is very urgent to evil, save what my Lord has had mercy on; verily, my Lord is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet I hold not myself clear, for the heart is prone to evil, save theirs on whom my Lord hath mercy; for gracious is my Lord, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Neither do I absolutely justify my self: Since every soul is prone unto evil, except those on whom my Lord shall shew mercy; for my Lord is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And the king said: Bring him unto me that I may attach him to my person. And when he had talked with him he said: Lo! thou art to-day in our presence established and trusted

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the king said, 'Bring him to me. I will take him specially for myself.' And when he had spoken with him he said, 'Verily, today thou art with us in a permanent place of trust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the King said, "Bring him to me: I will take him for my special service." And when he had spoken with him he said, "From this day shalt thou be with us, invested with place and trust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the king said, bring him unto me: I will take him into my own peculiar service. And when Joseph was brought unto the king, and he had discoursed with him, he said, thou art this day firmly established with us, and shalt be intrusted with our affairs

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Set me over the storehouses of the land. Lo! I am a skilled custodian

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'Place me over the treasures of the land; verily, I will be a knowing keeper

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Set me over the granaries of the land, I will be their prudent keeper

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph answered, set me over the store-houses of the land; for I will be a skilful keeper thereof

George Sale · published 1734

Thus gave We power to Joseph in the land. He was the owner of it where he pleased. We reach with Our mercy whom We will. We lose not the reward of the good

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus did we establish Joseph in the land that he might settle in what part thereof he pleased - we overtake with our mercy whom we will, nor do we waste the hire of those who do good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thus did we stablish Joseph in the land that he might house himself therein at pleasure. We bestow our favours on whom we will, and suffer not the reward of the righteous to perish

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus did We establish Joseph in the land, that he might provide himself a dwelling therein, where he pleased. We bestow our mercy on whom We please, and We suffer not the reward of the righteous to perish

George Sale · published 1734

And the reward of the Hereafter is better, for those who believe and ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and surely the hire of the future life is better for those who believe and who have feared

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And truly the recompense of the life to come is better, for those who have believed and feared God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And certainly the reward of the next life is better, for those who believe, and fear God

George Sale · published 1734

And Joseph's brethren came and presented themselves before him, and he knew them but they knew him not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And his brethren came to Joseph, and they entered in unto him and he knew them, but they recognised not him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Joseph's brethren came and went in to him and he knew them, but they recognised him not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover Joseph's brethren came, and went in unto him; and he knew them, but they knew not him

George Sale · published 1734

And when he provided them with their provision he said: Bring unto me a brother of yours from your father. See ye not that I fill up the measure and I am the best of hosts

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when he had equipped them with their equipment he said, 'Bring me a brother that ye have from your father; do ye not see that I give good measure, and that I am the best of entertainers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when he had provided them with their provision, he said, "Bring me your brother from your father. See ye not that I fill the measure, and am the best of hosts

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when he had furnished them with their provisions, he said, bring unto me your brother, the son of your father: Do ye not see that I give full measure, and that I am the most hospitable receiver of guests

George Sale · published 1734

And if ye bring him not unto me, then there shall be no measure for you with me, nor shall ye draw near

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if ye bring him not to me, no measure shall ye have with me, nor shall ye come nigh me

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if ye bring him not to me, then no measure of corn shall there be for you from me, nor shall ye come near me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if ye bring him not unto me, there shall be no corn measured unto you from me, neither shall ye approach my presence

George Sale · published 1734

They said: We will try to win him from his father: that we will surely do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'We will desire him of our father, and we will surely do it

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "We will ask him of his father, and we will surely do it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, we will endeavour to obtain him of his father, and we will certainly perform what thou requirest

George Sale · published 1734

He said unto his young men: Place their merchandise in their saddlebags, so that they may know it when they go back to their folk, and so will come again

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then he said to his young men, 'Put their chattels in their packs, haply they may know it when they are come back to their family; haply they may return

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Said he to his servants, "Put their money into their camel-packs, that they may perceive it when they have returned to their family: haply they will come back to us

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Joseph said to his servants, put their money which they have paid for their corn, into their sacks, that they may perceive it, when they shall be returned to their family: Peradventure they will come back unto us

George Sale · published 1734

So when they went back to their father they said: O our father! The measure is denied us, so send with us our brother that we may obtain the measure, surely we will guard him well

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they returned to their father, they said, 'O our father! Measure is withheld from us; so send with us our brother that we may get measure, and, verily, him we will keep

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they returned to their father, they said, "O, our father! corn is withholden from us: send, therefore, our brother with us and we shall have our measure; and all care of him will we take

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they were returned unto their father, they said, O father, it is forbidden to measure out corn unto us any more, unless we carry our brother Benjamin with us: Wherefore send our brother with us, and we shall have corn measured unto us; and we will certainly guard him from any mischance

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Can I entrust him to you save as I entrusted his brother to you aforetime? Allah is better at guarding, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'Shall I entrust you with him, save as I entrusted you with his brother before? but God is the best of keepers, and He is the most merciful of the merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Shall I entrust you with him otherwise than as I before entrusted you with his brother? But God is the best guardian, and of those who shew compassion He is the most compassionate

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Jacob answered, shall I trust him with you with any better success than I trusted your brother Joseph with you heretofore? But God is the best guardian; and He is the most merciful of those who shew mercy

George Sale · published 1734

And when they opened their belongings they discovered that their merchandise had been returned to them. They said: O our father! What (more) can we ask? Here is our merchandise returned to us. We shall get provision for our folk and guard our brother, and we shall have the extra measure of a camel (load). This (that we bring now) is a light measure

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they opened their goods they found their chattels restored to them. Said they, 'O our father! What more can we crave? Here are our chattels restored to us, and we shall guard our brother, and shall have an additional measure beside that - a small measure

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they opened their goods they found their money had been returned to them. They said, "O, our father, what more can we desire? Here is our money returned to us; we will provide corn for our families, and will take care of our brother, and shall receive a camel's burden more of corn. This is an easy quantity

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they opened their provisions, they found their money had been returned unto them; and they said, O father, what do we desire farther? This our money hath been returned unto us: We will therefore return, and provide corn for our family: We will take care of our brother; and we shall receive a camel's burden more than we did the last time. This is a small quantity

George Sale · published 1734

He said: I will not send him with you till ye give me an undertaking in the name of Allah that ye will bring him back to me, unless ye are surrounded. And when they gave him their undertaking he said: Allah is the Warden over what we say

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'I will by no means send him with you until you give me a compact from God that ye will surely bring him to me, unless ye be encompassed.' So when they had given him their compact he said, 'God over what ye say has charge

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "I will not send him with you but on your oath before God that ye will, indeed, bring him back to me, unless hindrances encompass you." And when they had given him their pledge, he said, "God is witness of what we say

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Jacob said, I will by no means send him with you, until ye give me a solemn promise, and swear by God that ye will certainly bring him back unto me, unless ye be encompassed by some inevitable impediment. And when they had given him their solemn promise, he said, God is witness of what we say

George Sale · published 1734

And he said: O my sons! Go not in by one gate; go in by different gates. I can naught avail you as against Allah. Lo! the decision rests with Allah only. In Him do I put my trust, and in Him let all the trusting put their trust

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he said, 'O my sons! enter not by one gate, but enter by several gates; but I cannot avail you aught against God. Judgment is only God's; upon Him do I rely, and on Him do the reliant rely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he said, "O, my sons! Enter not by one gate, but enter by different gates. Yet can I not help you against aught decreed by God: judgment belongeth to God alone. In Him put I my trust, and in Him let the trusting trust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he said, my sons, enter not into the city by one and the same gate; but enter by different gates. But this precaution will be of no advantage unto you against the decree of God; for judgment belongeth unto God alone: In Him do I put my trust, and in Him let those confide who seek in whom to put their trust

George Sale · published 1734

And when they entered in the manner which their father had enjoined, it would have naught availed them as against Allah; it was but a need of Jacob's soul which he thus satisfied; and lo! he was a lord of knowledge because We had taught him; but most of mankind know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they had entered as their father bade them, it availed them nothing against God, save for a want in Jacob's soul which it fulfilled; for, verily, he was possessed of knowledge, for that we had taught him;- but most men do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they entered as their father had bidden them, it did not avert from them anything decreed of God; but it only served to satisfy a desire in the soul of Jacob which he had charged them to perform; for he was possessed of knowledge which we had taught him; but most men have not that knowledge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they entered the city, as their father had commanded them, it was of no advantage unto them against the decree of God; and the same served only to satisfy the desire of Jacob's soul, which he had charged them to perform: For he was indued with knowledge of that which We had taught him; but the greater part of men do not understand

George Sale · published 1734

And when they went in before Joseph, he took his brother unto him, saying: Lo! I, even I, am thy brother, therefore sorrow not for what they did

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they entered in unto Joseph, he took his brother to stay with him, and said, 'Verily, I am thy brother - then take not ill that which they have been doing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they came in to Joseph, he took his brother to him. He said, "Verily, I am thy brother. Be not thou grieved for what they did

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they entered into the presence of Joseph, he received his brother Benjamin as his guest, and said, verily I am thy brother: Be not therefore afflicted for that which they have committed against us

George Sale · published 1734

And when he provided them with their provision, he put the drinking-cup in his brother's saddlebag, and then a crier cried: O camel-riders! Lo! ye are surely thieves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when he had equipped them with their equipment he placed the drinking cup in his brother's pack; then a crier cried out, 'O ye caravan! verily, ye are thieves

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when he had provided them with their provisions, he placed his drinking cup in his brother's camel-pack. Then a crier cried after them, "O travellers! ye are surely thieves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when he had furnished them with their provisions, he put his cup in his brother Benjamin's sack. Then a cryer cried after them saying, O company of travellers, ye are surely thieves

George Sale · published 1734

They cried, coming toward them: What is it ye have lost

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, approaching them, 'What is it that ye miss

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They turned back to them and said, "What is that ye miss

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They said, -- and turned back unto them, -- what is it that ye miss

George Sale · published 1734

They said: We have lost the king's cup, and he who bringeth it shall have a camel-load, and I (said Joseph) am answerable for it

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said they, 'We miss the goblet of the king, and whoso brings it shall have a camel-load, and I am guarantee thereof

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We miss," said they, "the prince's cup. For him who shall restore it, a camel's load of corn! I pledge myself for it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, we miss the prince's cup: And unto him who shall produce it, shall be given a camel's load of corn; and I will be surety for the same

George Sale · published 1734

They said: By Allah, well ye know we came not to do evil in the land, and are no thieves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'By God! Ye knew we came not to do evil in the land, and that we were not thieves

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "By God! ye know certainly that we came not to do wrong in the land and we have not been thieves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph's brethren replied, by God, ye do well know, that we come not to act corruptly in the land, neither are we thieves

George Sale · published 1734

They said: And what shall be the penalty for it, if ye prove liars

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'And what shall be the recompense thereof if ye be liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What," said the Egyptians, "shall be the recompense of him who hath stolen it, if ye be found liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The Egyptians said, what shall be the reward of him, who shall appear to have stolen the cup, if ye be found liars

George Sale · published 1734

They said: The penalty for it! He in whose bag (the cup) is found, he is the penalty for it. Thus we requite wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'The recompense thereof is he in whose pack it is found - he shall be the recompense thereof; thus do we recompense the unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "That he in whose camel-pack it shall be found be given up to you in satisfaction for it. Thus recompense we the unjust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph's brethren answered, as to the reward of him, in whose sack it shall be found, let him become a bondman in satisfaction for the same: Thus do we reward the unjust, who are guilty of theft

George Sale · published 1734

Then he (Joseph) began the search with their bags before his brother's bag, then he produced it from his brother's bag. Thus did We contrive for Joseph. He could not have taken his brother according to the king's law unless Allah willed. We raise by grades (of mercy) whom We will, and over every lord of knowledge there is one more knowing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he began with their sacks before the sacks of his brother; then he drew it forth from his brother's sack. Thus did we devise a stratagem for Joseph. He could not take his brother by the king's religion except God pleased;- we raise the degrees of whomsoever we please, and over every possessor of knowledge is one who knows

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Joseph began with their sacks, before the sack of his brother, and then from the sack of his brother he drew it out. This stratagem did we suggest to Joseph. By the King's law he had no power to seize his brother, had not God pleased. We uplift into grades of wisdom whom we will. And there is one knowing above every one else endued with knowledge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then he began by their sacks, before he searched the sack of his brother; and he drew out the cup from his brother's sack. Thus did we furnish Joseph with a stratagem. It was not lawful for him to take his brother for a bondman, by the law of the king of Egypt, had not God pleased to allow it, according to the offer of his brethren. We exalt to degrees of knowledge and honour whom we please: And there is one who is knowing above all those who are indued with knowledge

George Sale · published 1734

They said: If he stealeth, a brother of his stole before. But Joseph kept it secret in his soul and revealed it not unto them. He said (within himself): Ye are in worse case, and Allah knoweth best (the truth of) that which ye allege

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'If he has stolen, a brother of his has stolen before him.' But Joseph kept it secret in his soul and disclosed it not to them. Said he, 'Ye are in a bad case, and God knows best about what ye describe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "If he steal, a brother of his hath stolen heretofore." But Joseph kept his secret, and did not discover it to them. Said he, aside, "Ye are in the worse condition. And God well knoweth what ye state

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

His brethren said, if Benjamin be guilty of theft, his brother Joseph hath been also guilty of theft heretofore. But Joseph concealed these things in his mind, and did not discover them unto them: And he said within himself, ye are in a worse condition than us two; and God best knoweth what ye discourse about

George Sale · published 1734

They said: O ruler of the land! Lo! he hath a very aged father, so take one of us instead of him. Lo! we behold thee of those who do kindness

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'O prince! Verily, he has a father, a very old man; take then one of us instead of him; verily, we can see that thou art of those who do good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "O Prince! Verily he hath a very aged father; in his stead, therefore, take one of us, for we see that thou art a generous person

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They said unto Joseph, noble lord, verily this lad hath an aged father; wherefore take one of us in his stead; for we perceive that thou art a beneficent person

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Allah forbid that we should seize save him with whom we found our property; then truly we should be wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, '(I seek) refuge in God from taking any save him with whom we found our property; verily, we should then be certainly unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "God forbid that we should take but him with whom our property was found, for then should we act unjustly

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph answered, God forbid that we should take any other than him with whom we found our goods; for then should we certainly be unjust

George Sale · published 1734

So, When they despaired of (moving) him, they conferred together apart. The eldest of them said: Know ye not how your father took an undertaking from you in Allah's name and how ye failed in the case of Joseph aforetime? Therefore I shall not go forth from the land until my father giveth leave or Allah judgeth for me. He is the Best of Judges

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they despaired of him they retired to consult privately. Said the eldest of them, 'Do ye not know that your father has taken a compact from God against you? Aforetime ye exceeded in the matter of Joseph - I will surely not quit the land until my father give me leave, or God judge for me, for He is the best of judges

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they despaired of Benjamin, they went apart for counsel. The eldest of them said, "Know ye not how that your father hath taken a pledge from you before God, and how formerly ye failed in duty with regard to Joseph? I will not quit the land till my father give me leave, or God decide for me; for of those who decide is He the best

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they despaired of obtaining Benjamin, they retired to confer privately together. And the elder of them said, do ye not know that your father hath received a solemn promise from you, in the name of God; and how perfidiously ye behaved heretofore towards Joseph? Wherefore I will by no means depart the land of Egypt, until my father give me leave to return unto him, or God maketh known his will to me; for he is the best judge

George Sale · published 1734

Return unto your father and say: O our father! Lo! thy son hath stolen. We testify only to that which we know; we are not guardians of the Unseen

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Return ye to your father and say, "O our father! verily, thy son has committed theft, and we bore testimony to naught but what we knew; for of the unforeseen we were not keepers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Return ye to your father and say, 'O our father! Verily, thy son hath stolen: we bear witness only of what we know: we could not guard against the unforeseen

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Return ye to your father, and say, O father, verily thy son hath committed theft; we bear witness of no more than what we know, and we could not guard against what we did not foresee

George Sale · published 1734

Ask the township where we were, and the caravan with which we travelled hither. Lo! we speak the truth

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Ask then in the city where we were, and of the caravan in which we approached it, for, verily, we tell the truth

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Enquire for thyself in the city where we have been, and of the caravan with which we have arrived; and we are surely speakers of the truth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And do thou inquire in the city, where we have been, and of the company of merchants, with whom we are arrived, and thou wilt find that we speak the truth

George Sale · published 1734

(And when they came unto their father and had spoken thus to him) he said: Nay, but your minds have beguiled you into something. (My course is) comely patience! It may be that Allah will bring them all unto me. Lo! He, only He, is the Knower, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'Nay, your souls have induced you to do this thing. But patience is fair. It may be that God will give me them all together;- verily, He is knowing, wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Nay, ye have arranged all this among yourselves: But patience is seemly: God, may be, will bring them back to me together; for he is the Knowing, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they were returned, and had spoken thus to their father, he said, nay but rather ye your selves have contrived the thing for your own sakes: But patience is most proper for me; peradventure God will restore them all unto me; for he is knowing and wise

George Sale · published 1734

And he turned away from them and said: Alas, my grief for Joseph! And his eyes were whitened with the sorrow that he was suppressing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he turned away from them and said, 'O my lament for Joseph!' and his eyes grew white with grief, for he repressed (his woe)

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he turned away from them and said, "Oh! how I am grieved for Joseph!" and his eyes became white with grief, for he bore a silent sorrow

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he turned from them and said, oh how am I grieved for Joseph! And his eyes became white with mourning, he being oppressed with deep sorrow

George Sale · published 1734

They said: By Allah, thou wilt never cease remembering Joseph till thy health is ruined or thou art of those who perish

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'By God! thou wilt not cease to remember Joseph till thou art at the point of death, or art of those who perish

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "By God thou wilt only cease to think of Joseph when thou art at the point of death, or dead

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

His sons said, by God, thou wilt not cease to remember Joseph, until thou be brought to death's door, or thou be actually destroyed by excessive affliction

George Sale · published 1734

He said: I expose my distress and anguish only unto Allah, and I know from Allah that which ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'I only complain of my emotion and my grief to God, for I know that from God which ye know nothing of

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "I only plead my grief and my sorrow to God: but I know from God what ye know not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, I only represent my grief, which I am not able to contain, and my sorrow unto God; but I know by revelation from God that which ye know not

George Sale · published 1734

Go, O my sons, and ascertain concerning Joseph and his brother, and despair not of the Spirit of Allah. Lo! none despaireth of the Spirit of Allah save disbelieving folk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O my sons! go and enquire concerning Joseph and his brother, and despair not of God's comfort; for, verily, none need despair of God's comfort save a misbelieving people

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Go, my sons, and seek tidings of Joseph and his brother, and despair not of God's mercy, for none but the unbelieving despair of the mercy of God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O my sons, go and make inquiry after Joseph and his brother; and despair not of the mercy of God; for none despaireth of God's mercy, except the unbelieving people

George Sale · published 1734

And when they came (again) before him (Joseph) they said: O ruler! Misfortune hath touched us and our folk, and we bring but poor merchandise, so fill for us the measure and be charitable unto us. Lo! Allah will requite the charitable

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they entered in unto him they said, 'O prince! distress has touched both us and our families, and we have brought trifling chattels. So give us full measure and bestow upon us in charity; verily, God rewards the charitable

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they came in to Joseph, they said, "O Prince, distress hath reached us and our family, and little is the money that we have brought. But give us full measure, and bestow it as alms, for God will recompense the almsgivers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore Joseph's brethren returned into Egypt: And when they came into his presence they said, noble lord, the famine is felt by us and our family, and we are come with a small sum of money: Yet give unto us full measure, and bestow corn upon us as alms; for God rewardeth the alms-givers

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Know ye what ye did unto Joseph and his brother in your ignorance

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'Do ye know what ye did with Joseph and his brother, while ye were ignorant

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Know ye what ye did to Joseph and his brother in your ignorance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph said unto them, do ye know what ye did unto Joseph and his brother, when ye were ignorant of the consequences thereof

George Sale · published 1734

They said: Is it indeed thou who art Joseph? He said: I am Joseph and this is my brother. Allah hath shown us favour. Lo! he who wardeth off (evil) and endureth (findeth favour); for lo! Allah loseth not the wages of the kindly

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'Art thou then indeed Joseph? He said, 'I am Joseph, and this is my brother; God has been gracious towards us. Verily, whoso fears God and is patient,- verily, God wastes not the hire of those who do good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "Canst thou indeed be Joseph?" He said, "I am Joseph, and this is my brother. Now hath God been gracious to us. For whoso feareth God and endureth. . . . God verily will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, art thou really Joseph? He replied, I am Joseph; and this is my brother. Now hath God been gracious unto us. For whoso feareth God, and persevereth with patience, shall at length find relief; since God will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish

George Sale · published 1734

They said: By Allah, verily Allah hath preferred thee above us, and we were indeed sinful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'By God! God has chosen thee over us; and we indeed were sinners

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "By God! now hath God chosen thee above us, and we have indeed been sinners

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They said, by God, now hath God chosen thee above us; and we have surely been sinners

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Have no fear this day! May Allah forgive you, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'No reproach against you today! God will pardon you, for He is the most merciful of the merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "No blame be on you this day. God will forgive you, for He is the most merciful of those who shew mercy

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Joseph answered, let there be no reproach cast on you this day. God forgiveth you; for he is the most merciful of those who shew mercy

George Sale · published 1734

Go with this shirt of mine and lay it on my father's face, he will become (again) a seer; and come to me with all your folk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Take this my shirt, and throw it over the face of my father, he will become able to see; and bring, me your families all together

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Go ye with this my shirt and throw it on my father's face, and he shall recover his sight: and bring me all your family

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Depart ye with this my inner garment, and throw it on my fathers's face; and he shall recover his sight: And then come unto me with all your family

George Sale · published 1734

When the caravan departed their father had said: Truly I am conscious of the breath of Joseph, though ye call me dotard

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when the caravan departed, their father said, 'Verily, I find the smell of Joseph, unless ye think I dote

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when the caravan was departed, their father said, "I surely perceive the smell of Joseph: think ye that I dote

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when the company of travellers was departed from Egypt on their journey towards Canaan, their father said unto those who were about him, verily I perceive the smell of Joseph: Although ye think that I dote

George Sale · published 1734

(Those around him) said: By Allah, lo! thou art in thine old aberration

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'By God! thou art in thy old error

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "By God, it is thy old mistake

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, by God, thou art in thy old mistake

George Sale · published 1734

Then, when the bearer of glad tidings came, he laid it on his face and he became a seer once more. He said: Said I not unto you that I know from Allah that which ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when the herald of glad tidings came he threw it on his face, and he was restored to sight. Said he, 'Did I not tell you that I know from God that of which ye know not

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when the bearer of good tidings came, he cast it on his face, and Jacob's eyesight returned." Then he said, "Did I not tell you that I knew from God what ye knew not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But when the messenger of good tidings was come with Joseph's inner garment, he threw it over his face; and he recovered his eye-sight. And Jacob said, did I not tell you that I knew from God, that which ye knew not

George Sale · published 1734

They said: O our father! Ask forgiveness of our sins for us, for lo! we were sinful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'O our father! ask pardon for us of our sins;- verily, we were sinners

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "Our father, ask pardon for our crimes for us, for we have indeed been sinners

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They answered, O father, ask pardon of our sins for us, for we have surely been sinners

George Sale · published 1734

He said: I shall ask forgiveness for you of my Lord. Lo! He is the Forgiving, the Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'I will ask pardon for you from my Lord; verily, He is the pardoning and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "I will ask your pardon of my Lord, for he is Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He replied, I will surely ask pardon for you of my Lord; for He is gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And when they came in before Joseph, he took his parents unto him, and said: Come into Egypt safe, if Allah will

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they entered in unto Joseph, he took his father to stay with him, and said, 'Enter ye into Egypt, if it please God, safe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they came into Joseph he took his parents to him, and said, "Enter ye Egypt, if God will, secure

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when Jacob and his family arrived in Egypt, and were introduced unto Joseph, he received his parents unto him, and said, enter ye into Egypt, by God's favour, in full security

George Sale · published 1734

And he placed his parents on the dais and they fell down before him prostrate, and he said: O my father! This is the interpretation of my dream of old. My Lord hath made it true, and He hath shown me kindness, since He took me out of the prison and hath brought you from the desert after Satan had made strife between me and my brethren. Lo! my Lord is tender unto whom He will. He is the Knower, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he raised his father upon the throne, and they fell down before him adoring. And he said, 'O my sire! This is the interpretation of my vision aforetime; my Lord has made it come true, and He has been good to me, in bringing me forth out of prison, and bringing you from the desert, after Satan had made a breach between me and my brethren;- verily, my Lord is kind to whomsoever He will;- verily, He is the knowing, the wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he raised his parents to the seat of state, and they fell down bowing themselves unto him. Then said he, "O my father, this is the meaning of my dream of old. My Lord hath now made it true, and he hath surely been gracious to me, since he took me forth from the prison, and hath brought you up out of the desert, after that Satan had stirred up strife between me and my brethren; for my Lord is gracious to whom He will; for He is the Knowing, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he raised his parents to the seat of state, and they, together with his brethren, fell down and did obeisance unto him. And he said, O my father, this is the interpretation of my vision, which I saw heretofore: Now hath my Lord rendered it true. And He hath surely been gracious unto me, since He took me forth from the prison, and hath brought you hither from the desert; after that the devil had sown discord between me and my brethren: For my Lord is gracious unto whom He pleaseth; and He is the knowing, the wise God

George Sale · published 1734

O my Lord! Thou hast given me (something) of sovereignty and hast taught me (something) of the interpretation of events - Creator of the heavens and the earth! Thou art my Protecting Guardian in the world and the Hereafter. Make me to die muslim (unto Thee), and join me to the righteous

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O my Lord! thou least given me dominion, and hast taught me the interpretation of sayings; O originator of the heavens and the earth! Thou art my patron in this world and the next; take me to Thyself resigned, And let me reach the righteous

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O my Lord, thou hast given me dominion, and hast taught me to expound dark sayings. Marker of the Heavens and of the Earth! My guardian art thou in this world and in the next! Cause thou me to die a Muslim, and join me with the just

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O Lord, Thou hast given me a part of the kingdom, and hast taught me the interpretation of dark sayings. The Creator of heaven and earth! Thou art my protector in this world, and in that which is to come: Make me to die a Moslem, and join me with the righteous

George Sale · published 1734

This is of the tidings of the Unseen which We inspire in thee (Muhammad). Thou wast not present with them when they fixed their plan and they were scheming

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is one of the stories of the unseen which we inspire thee with, though thou wert not with them when they agreed in their affair, when they were so crafty

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This is one of the secret histories which we reveal unto thee. Thou wast not present with Joseph's brethren when they conceived their design and laid their plot

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is a secret history, which We reveal unto thee, O Mohammed, although thou wast not present with the brethren of Joseph, when they concerted their design, and contrived a plot against him

George Sale · published 1734

And though thou try much, most men will not believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And yet most men, though thou shouldst be urgent, will not believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

but the greater part of men, though thou long for it, will not believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But the greater part of men, although thou earnestly desire it, will not believe

George Sale · published 1734

Thou askest them no fee for it. It is naught else than a reminder unto the peoples

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thou dost not ask them for it a hire; it is naught but a reminder to the world

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thou shalt not ask of them any recompense for this message. It is simply an instruction for all mankind

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thou shalt not demand of them any reward for thy publishing the Koran; it is no other than an admonition unto all creatures

George Sale · published 1734

How many a portent is there in the heavens and the earth which they pass by with face averted

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How many a sign in the heavens and the earth do they pass by and turn away therefrom

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And many as are the signs in the Heavens and on the Earth, yet they will pass them by, and turn aside from them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And how many signs soever there be of the being, unity, and providence of God, in the heavens and the earth; they will pass by them, and will retire afar off from them

George Sale · published 1734

And most of them believe not in Allah except that they attribute partners (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Nor do most of them believe in God without associating (other gods) with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And most of them believe not in God, without also joining other deities with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the greater part of them believe not in God, without being also guilty of idolatry

George Sale · published 1734

Deem they themselves secure from the coming on them of a pall of Allah's punishment, or the coming of the Hour suddenly while they are unaware

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Are they safe, then, from overwhelming vengeance coming on them from the torment of God? or from the Hour coming upon them suddenly while they do not perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What! Are they sure that the overwhelming chastisement of God shall not come upon them, or that that Hour shall not come upon them suddenly, while they are unaware

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not believe that some overwhelming affliction shall fall on them, as a punishment from God; or that the hour of judgment shall overtake them suddenly, while they consider not its approach

George Sale · published 1734

Say: This is my Way: I call on Allah with sure knowledge. I and whosoever followeth me - Glory be to Allah! - and I am not of the idolaters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'This is my way; I call now unto God on clear proof, I and those who follow me; and celebrated be God's praises, for I am not of the idolaters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: This is my way: resting on a clear proof, I call you to God, I and whoso followeth me: and glory be to God! I am not one of those who add other deities to Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say unto those of Mecca, this is my way: I invite you unto God, by an evident demonstration; both I and he who followeth me; and, praise be unto God! I am not an idolater

George Sale · published 1734

We sent not before thee (any messengers) save men whom We inspired from among the folk of the townships - Have they not travelled in the land and seen the nature of the consequence for those who were before them? And verily the abode of the Hereafter, for those who ward off (evil), is best. Have ye then no sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Nor did we ever send before thee any save men whom we inspired, of the people of the cities. Have they not journeyed on in the earth, and beheld how was the end of those before them? But the abode of the future is surely better for those who believe;- what! have they then no sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Never before thee have we sent any but men, chosen out of the people of the cities, to whom we made revelations. Will they not journey through the land, and see what hath been the end of those who were before them? But the mansions of the next life shall be better for those who fear God. Will they not then comprehend

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We sent not any apostles before thee, except men, unto whom We revealed our will, and whom We chose out of those who dwelt in cities. Will they not go through the earth, and see what hath been the end of those who have preceded them. But the dwelling of the next life shall surely be better for those who fear God. Will they not therefore understand

George Sale · published 1734

Till, when the messengers despaired and thought that they were denied, then came unto them Our help, and whom We would was saved. And Our wrath cannot be warded from the guilty

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Until when the apostles despaired and they thought that they were proved liars, our help came to them, and whosoever we pleased was saved; but our violence is not averted from the sinful people

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When at last the Apostles lost all hope, and deemed that they were reckoned as liars, our aid reached them, and we delivered whom we would; but our vengeance was not averted from the wicked

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their predecessors were born with for a time, until, when our apostles despaired of their conversion, and they thought that they were liars, our help came unto them, and We delivered whom We pleased; but our vengeance was not turned away from the wicked people

George Sale · published 1734

In their history verily there is a lesson for men of understanding. It is no invented story but a confirmation of the existing (Scripture) and a detailed explanation of everything, and a guidance and a mercy for folk who believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Their stories were a lesson to those endowed with minds. It was not a tale forged, but a verification of what was before it, and a detailing of everything, and a guide and a mercy to a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Certainly in their histories is an example for men of understanding. This is no new tale of fiction, but a confirmation of previous scriptures, and an explanation of all things, and guidance and mercy to those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily in the histories of the prophets and their people there is an instructive example unto those who are indued with understanding. The Koran is not a new invented fiction; but a confirmation of those scriptures which have been revealed before it, and a distinct explication of every thing necessary, in respect either to faith or practice, and a direction and mercy unto people who believe

George Sale · published 1734