An-Nahlالنحل

The commandment of Allah will come to pass, so seek not ye to hasten it. Glorified and Exalted be He above all that they associate (with Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God's bidding will come; seek not then to hasten it on. Celebrated be His praises from what they join with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

THE doom of God cometh to pass. Then hasten it not. Glory be to Him! High let Him be exalted above the gods whom they join with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The sentence of God will surely come to be executed; wherefore do not hasten it. Praise be unto Him! And far be that from Him which they associate with Him

George Sale · published 1734

He sendeth down the angels with the Spirit of His command unto whom He will of His bondmen, (saying): Warn mankind that there is no Allah save Me, so keep your duty unto Me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He sends down the angels with the Spirit at His bidding upon whom He will of His servants (to say), 'Give warning that there is no god but Me; Me therefore do ye fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By his own behest will He cause the angels to descend with the Spirit on whom he pleaseth among his servants, bidding them, "Warn that there is no God but me; therefore fear me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He shall cause the angels to descend with a revelation by his command, unto such of his servants as He pleaseth, saying, preach that there is no God, except myself; therefore fear Me

George Sale · published 1734

He hath created the heavens and the earth with truth. High be He Exalted above all that they associate (with Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He created the heavens and the earth in truth! Exalted be He above that which they join with Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He hath created the Heavens and the Earth to set forth his truth; high let Him be exalted above the gods they join with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath created the heavens and the earth to manifest his justice: Far be that from Him which they associate with him

George Sale · published 1734

He hath created man from a drop of fluid, yet behold! he is an open opponent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He created man from a clot; and yet, behold, he is an open opponent

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Man hath He created from a moist germ; yet lo! man is an open caviller

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath created man of seed; and yet behold, he is a professed disputer against the resurrection

George Sale · published 1734

And the cattle hath He created, whence ye have warm clothing and uses, and whereof ye eat

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The cattle too have we created for you; in them is warmth and profit, and from them do ye eat

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the cattle! for you hath He created them: in them ye have warm garments and gainful uses; and of them ye eat

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath likewise created the cattle for you: From them ye have wherewith to keep your selves warm, and other advantages; and of them do ye also eat

George Sale · published 1734

And wherein is beauty for you, when ye bring them home, and when ye take them out to pasture

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

In them is there beauty for you when ye drive them home to rest, and when ye drive them forth to graze

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they beseem you well when ye fetch them home and when ye drive them forth to pasture

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they are likewise a credit unto you, when ye drive them home in the evening, and when ye lead them forth to feed in the morning

George Sale · published 1734

And they bear your loads for you unto a land ye could not reach save with great trouble to yourselves. Lo! your Lord is Full of Pity, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they bear your heavy burdens to towns which ye could not otherwise reach, except with great wretchedness of soul;- verily, your Lord is kind and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they carry your burdens to lands which ye could not else reach but with travail of soul: truly your Lord is full of goodness, and merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they carry your burdens to a distant country, at which ye could not otherwise arrive, unless with great difficulty to yourselves; for your Lord is compassionate and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And horses and mules and asses (hath He created) that ye may ride them, and for ornament. And He createth that which ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And horses too, and mules, and asses, for you to ride upon and for an ornament.- He creates also what ye know not of

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He hath given you horses, mules, and asses, that ye may ride them, and for your ornament: and things of which ye have no knowledge hath he created

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath also created horses, and mules, and asses, that ye may ride thereon, and for an ornament unto you; and He likewise createth other things which ye know not

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah's is the direction of the way, and some (roads) go not straight. And had He willed He would have led you all aright

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God's it is to show the path; from it some turn aside: but had He pleased He would have guided you one and all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of God it is to point out "the Way." Some turn aside from it: but had He pleased, He had guided you all aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It appertaineth unto God, to instruct men in the right way; and there is who turneth aside from the same: But if He had pleased, He would certainly have directed you all

George Sale · published 1734

He it is Who sendeth down water from the sky, whence ye have drink, and whence are trees on which ye send your beasts to pasture

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who sends down water from the sky, whence ye have drink, and whence the trees grow whereby ye feed your flocks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

It is He who sendeth down rain out of Heaven: from it is your drink; and from it are the plants by which ye pasture

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who sendeth down from heaven rain water, whereof ye have to drink, and from which plants, whereon ye feed your cattle, receive their nourishment

George Sale · published 1734

Therewith He causeth crops to grow for you, and the olive and the date-palm and grapes and all kinds of fruit. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He makes the corn to grow, and the olives, and the palms, and the grapes, and some of every fruit;- verily, in that is a sign unto a people who reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By it He causeth the corn, and the olives, and the palm-trees, and the grapes to spring forth for you, and all kinds of fruits: verily, in this are signs for those who ponder

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And by means thereof He causeth corn, and olives, and palm-trees, and grapes, and all kinds of fruits to spring forth for you. Surely herein is a sign of the divine power and wisdom unto people who consider

George Sale · published 1734

And He hath constrained the night and the day and the sun and the moon to be of service unto you, and the stars are made subservient by His command. Lo! herein indeed are portents for people who have sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And He subjected to you the night and the day, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars are subjected to His bidding. Verily, in that are signs to a people who have sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He hath subjected to you the night and the day; the sun and the moon and the stars too are subjected to you by his behest; verily, in this are signs for those who understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath subjected the night and the day to your service; and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, which are compelled to serve by his command. Verily herein are signs unto people of understanding

George Sale · published 1734

And whatsoever He hath created for you in the earth of divers hues, lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who take heed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And what He has produced for you in the earth varying in hue, verily, in that is a sign for a people who are mindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And all of varied hues that He hath created for you over the earth: verily, in this are signs for those who remember

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath also given you dominion over whatever He hath created for you in the earth, distinguished by its different colour. Surely herein is a sign unto people who reflect

George Sale · published 1734

And He it is Who hath constrained the sea to be of service that ye eat fresh meat from thence, and bring forth from thence ornaments which ye wear. And thou seest the ships ploughing it that ye (mankind) may seek of His bounty and that haply ye may give thanks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He it is who has subjected the sea, that ye may eat fresh flesh therefrom; and ye bring forth from it ornaments which ye wear,- and thou mayest see the ships cleaving through it,- and that ye may search after His grace,- and haply ye may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He it is who hath subjected the sea to you, that ye may eat of its fresh fish, and take forth from it ornaments to wear - thou seest the ships ploughing its billows - and that ye may go in quest of his bounties, and that ye might give thanks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

It is He who hath subjected the sea unto you, that ye might eat fish thereout, and take from thence ornaments for you to wear: And thou seest the ships plowing the waves thereof, that ye may seek to enrich your selves of his abundance, by commerce; and that ye might give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

And He hath cast into the earth firm hills that it quake not with you, and streams and roads that ye may find a way

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And He has cast firm mountains on the earth lest it move with you; and rivers and roads; haply ye may be guided

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And He hath thrown firm mountains on the earth, least it move with you; and rivers and paths for your guidance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath thrown upon the earth mountains firmly rooted, lest it should move with you, and also rivers, and paths, that ye might be directed

George Sale · published 1734

And landmarks (too), and by the star they find a way

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And landmarks; and by the stars too are they guided

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And way marks. By the stars too are men guided

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And He hath likewise ordained marks whereby men may know their way; and they are directed by the stars

George Sale · published 1734

Is He then Who createth as him who createth not? Will ye not then remember

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Is He who creates like him who creates not?- are they then unmindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Shall He then who hath created be as he who hath not created? Will ye not consider

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Shall God therefore who createth, be as he who createth not? Do ye not therefore consider

George Sale · published 1734

And if ye would count the favour of Allah ye cannot reckon it. Lo! Allah is indeed Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if ye would number the favours of God, ye cannot count them. Verily, God is forgiving, merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And if ye would reckon up the favours of God, ye could not count them. Aye! God is right Gracious, Merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If ye attempt to reckon up the favours of God, ye shall not be able to compute their number: God is surely gracious, and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah knoweth that which ye keep hidden and that which ye proclaim

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God knows what ye keep secret, and what ye disclose

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God knoweth what ye conceal, and what ye bring to light

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and God knoweth that which ye conceal and that which ye publish

George Sale · published 1734

Those unto whom they cry beside Allah created naught, but are themselves created

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those on whom ye call beside God cannot create anything, for they are themselves created

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

While the gods whom they call on beside God, create nothing, but are themselves created

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But the idols which ye invoke, besides God, create nothing, but are themselves created

George Sale · published 1734

(They are) dead, not living. And they know not when they will be raised

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Dead, not living, nor can they perceive! When shall they be raised

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Dead are they, lifeless! and they know not When they shall be raised

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They are dead, and not living; neither do they understand when they shall be raised

George Sale · published 1734

Your Allah is One Allah. But as for those who believe not in the Hereafter their hearts refuse to know, for they are proud

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Your God is one God, and those who believe not in the hereafter their hearts are given to denial, and they are big with pride

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Your God is the one God: and they who believe not in a future life, have hearts given to denial, and are men of pride

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Your God is one God. As to those who believe not in the life to come, their hearts deny the plainest evidence, and they proudly reject the truth

George Sale · published 1734

Assuredly Allah knoweth that which they keep hidden and that which they proclaim. Lo! He loveth not the proud

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Without a doubt God knows what ye keep secret and what ye disclose! Verily, He does not love those big with pride

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Beyond a doubt God knoweth what they conceal and what they manifest: - He truly loveth not the men of pride

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There is no doubt but God knoweth that which they conceal and that which they discover: Verily He loveth not the proud

George Sale · published 1734

And when it is said unto them: What hath your Lord revealed? they say: (Mere) fables of the men of old

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when it is said to them, 'What is it that your Lord has sent down?' they say, 'Old folks' tales

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For when it is said to them, "What is this your Lord hath sent down?" they say, "Fables of the ancients

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when it is said unto them, what hath your Lord sent down unto Mohammed? They answer, fables of ancient times

George Sale · published 1734

That they may bear their burdens undiminished on the Day of Resurrection, with somewhat of the burdens of those whom they mislead without knowledge. Ah! evil is that which they bear

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Let them bear the burden of their sins entirely on the resurrection day, and some of the burdens of those whom they led astray without knowledge.- Aye! an ill burden shall they bear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That on the day of resurrection they may bear their own entire burden, and the burden of those whom they, in their ignorance, misled. Shall it not be a grievous burden for them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus are they given up to error, that they may bear their own burdens without diminution on the day of resurrection, and also a part of the burdens of those whom they cause to err, without knowledge. Will it not be an evil burden which they shall bear

George Sale · published 1734

Those before them plotted, so Allah struck at the foundations of their building, and then the roof fell down upon them from above them, and the doom came on them whence they knew not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who were before them devised a stratagem, but God brought their building off its foundations, and the roof fell over them, and the torment came to them, from whence they could not perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who were before them did plot of old. But God attacked their building at its foundation the roof fell on them from above; and, whence they looked not for it, punishment overtook them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Their predecessors devised plots heretofore; but God came unto their building, to overthrow it from the foundations: And the roof fell on them from above, and a punishment came upon them, from whence they did not expect

George Sale · published 1734

Then on the Day of Resurrection He will disgrace them and will say: Where are My partners, for whose sake ye opposed (My guidance)? Those who have been given knowledge will say: Disgrace this day and evil are upon the disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then on the resurrection day He will put them to shame, and say, 'Where are your associates whom ye divided into parties about?' Those to whom knowledge is brought will say, 'Verily, disgrace today, and evil are upon the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On the day of resurrection, too, will He shame them. He will say, "Where are the gods ye associated with me, the subjects of your disputes?" They to whom "the knowledge" hath been given will say, Verily, this day shall shame and evil fall upon the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Also on the day of resurrection He will cover them with shame; and will say, where are my companions, concerning whom ye disputed? Those unto whom knowledge shall have been given, shall answer, this day shall shame and misery fall upon the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

Whom the angels cause to die while they are wronging themselves. Then will they make full submission (saying): We used not to do any wrong. Nay! Surely Allah is Knower of what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those whom the angels took away were wronging themselves; then they offered peace: 'We have done no evil.' - 'Yea! verily, God knows what ye did

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The sinners against their own souls whom the angels shall cause to die will proffer the submission, "No evil have we done." Nay! God knoweth what ye have wrought

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They whom the angels shall cause to die, having dealt unjustly with their own souls, shall offer to make their peace in the article of death, saying, we have done no evil. But the angels shall reply, yea; verily God well knoweth that which ye have wrought

George Sale · published 1734

So enter the gates of hell, to dwell therein for ever. Woeful indeed will be the lodging of the arrogant

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Wherefore enter ye the doors of hell, to dwell therein for aye; for ill is the resort of the proud

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Enter ye therefore the gates of Hell to remain therein for ever: and horrid the abiding place of the haughty ones

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore enter the gates of hell, therein to remain for ever; and miserable shall be the abode of the proud

George Sale · published 1734

And it is said unto those who ward off (evil): What hath your Lord revealed? They say: Good. For those who do good in this world there is a good (reward) and the home of the Hereafter will be better. Pleasant indeed will be the home of those who ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And it will be said to those who fear God, 'What is it that your Lord has sent down?' They will say, 'The best,' for those who do good, good in this world; but certainly the abode of the next is best, and surely pleasant is the abode of those who fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But to those who have feared God it shall be said, "What is this that your Lord hath awarded?" They shall say, "That which is best. To those who do good, a good reward in this present world; but better the mansion of the next, and right pleasant the abode of the God-fearing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And it shall be said unto those who shall fear God, what hath your Lord sent down? They shall answer, good: Unto those who do right shall be given an excellent reward in this world; but the dwelling of the next life shall be better; and happy shall be the dwelling of the pious

George Sale · published 1734

Gardens of Eden which they enter, underneath which rivers flow, wherein they have what they will. Thus Allah repayeth those who ward off (evil)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Gardens of Eden which they shall enter, beneath them rivers flow; therein shall they have what they please;- thus does God reward those who fear Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Gardens of Eden into which they shall enter; rivers shall flow beneath their shades; all they wish for shall they find therein! Thus God rewardeth those who fear Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Namely, gardens of eternal abode, into which they shall enter; rivers shall flow beneath the same; therein shall they enjoy whatever they wish. Thus will God recompense the pious

George Sale · published 1734

Those whom the angels cause to die (when they are) good. They say: Peace be unto you! Enter the Garden because of what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

To those whom the angels take off in a goodly state they shall say, 'Peace be upon you! enter ye into Paradise for that which ye have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To whom, as righteous persons, the angels shall say, when they receive their souls, "Peace be on you! Enter Paradise as the meed of your labours

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto the righteous whom the angels shall cause to die, they shall say, peace be upon you; enter ye into paradise, as a reward for that which ye have wrought

George Sale · published 1734

Await they aught say that the angels should come unto them or thy Lord's command should come to pass? Even so did those before them. Allah wronged them not, but they did wrong themselves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they expect other than that the angels should come to take them off, or that thy Lord's bidding should come?- thus did those before them; God did not wrong them; but it was themselves they wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What can the infidels expect but that the angels of death come upon them, or that a sentence of thy Lord take effect? Thus did they who flourished before them. God was not unjust to them, but to their ownselves were they unjust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do the unbelievers expect any other than that the angels come unto them, to part their souls from their bodies; or that the sentence of thy Lord come to be executed on them? So did they act who were before them; and God was not unjust towards them in that He destroyed them; but they dealt unjustly with their own souls

George Sale · published 1734

So that the evils of what they did smote them, and that which they used to mock surrounded them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the evil which they had done befell them, and that environed them at which they used to mock

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the ill which they had done recoiled upon them, and that which they had scoffed at encompassed them round about

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The evils of that which they committed, reached them; and the divine judgment which they scoffed at, fell upon them

George Sale · published 1734

And the idolaters say: Had Allah willed, we had not worshipped aught beside Him, we and our fathers, nor had we forbidden aught without (command from) Him. Even so did those before them. Are the messengers charged with aught save plain conveyance (of the message)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And those who associated (others with God) said, 'Had God pleased we had not served aught beside Him, neither we nor our fathers; nor had we prohibited aught without Him;' - thus did those before them: but have messengers aught to do but to deliver their message plainly

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who have joined other gods with God say, "Had He pleased, neither we nor our fathers had worshipped aught but him; nor should we, apart from him, have forbidden aught." Thus acted they who were before them. Yet is the duty of the apostles other than public preaching

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The idolaters say, if God had pleased, we had not worshipped any thing besides Him, neither had our fathers: Neither had we forbidden any thing, without Him. So did they who were before them. But is the duty of the apostles any other, than public preaching

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We have raised in every nation a messenger, (proclaiming): Serve Allah and shun false gods. Then some of them (there were) whom Allah guided, and some of them (there were) upon whom error had just hold. Do but travel in the land and see the nature of the consequence for the deniers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have sent in every nation an apostle (to say), 'Serve ye God, and avoid Taghut!' and amongst them are some whom God has guided, and amongst them are some for whom error is due;- go ye about then on the earth, and behold how was the end of those who called (the apostles) liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And to every people have we sent an apostle saying: - Worship God and turn away from Taghout. Some of them there were whom God guided, and there were others decreed to err. But go through the land and see what hath been the end of those who treated my apostles as liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have heretofore raised up in every nation an apostle to admonish them, saying, worship God, and avoid Taghut. And of them there were some whom God directed, and there were others of them who were decreed to go astray. Wherefore go through the earth, O tribe of Koreish, and see what hath been the end of those who accused their apostles of imposture

George Sale · published 1734

Even if thou (O Muhammad) desirest their right guidance, still Allah assuredly will not guide him who misleadeth. Such have no helpers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

If thou art ever so eager for their guidance, verily, God guides not those who go astray, nor have they any helpers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If thou art anxious for their guidance, know that God will not guide him whom He would lead astray, neither shall they have any helpers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If thou, O prophet, dost earnestly wish for their direction; verily God will not direct him whom He hath resolved to lead into error; neither shall they have any helpers

George Sale · published 1734

And they swear by Allah their most binding oaths (that) Allah will not raise up him who dieth. Nay, but it is a promise (binding) upon Him in truth, but most of mankind know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They swear by their most strenuous oath, 'God will not raise up him who dies.' - Yea! a promise binding on him true!- but most men do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they swear by God with their most sacred oath that "God will never raise him who once is dead." Nay, but on Him is a promise binding, though most men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they swear most solemnly by God, saying, God will not raise the dead. Yea; the promise thereof is true: But the greater part of men know it not

George Sale · published 1734

That He may explain unto them that wherein they differ, and that those who disbelieved may know that they were liars

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

To explain to them that which they disputed about, and that those who misbelieved may know that they are liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That He may clear up to them the subject of their disputes, and that the infidels may know that they are liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He will raise them that He may clearly shew them the truth concerning which they now disagree, and that the unbelievers may know that they are liars

George Sale · published 1734

And Our word unto a thing, when We intend it, is only that We say unto it: Be! and it is

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We only say unto a thing we wish,' BE,' and it is

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Our word to a thing when we will it, is but to say, "Be," and it is

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily our speech unto any thing, when We will the same, is, that we only say unto it, be; and it is

George Sale · published 1734

And those who became fugitives for the cause of Allah after they had been oppressed, We verily shall give them goodly lodging in the world, and surely the reward of the Hereafter is greater, if they but knew

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But those who fled for God's sake, after they were wronged, we will surely establish them in this world with good things; but the hire of the future, life is greater, if ye did but know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And as to those who when oppressed have fled their country for the sake of God, we will surely provide them a goodly abode in this world, but greater the reward of the next life, did they but know it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As for those who have fled their country for the sake of God, after they had been unjustly persecuted; We will surely provide them an excellent habitation in this world, but the reward of the next life shall be greater; if they knew it

George Sale · published 1734

Such as are steadfast and put their trust in Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who are patient, and upon their Lord rely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They who bear ills with patience and put their trust in the Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They who persevere patiently, and put their trust in their Lord, shall not fail of happiness in this life and in that which is to come

George Sale · published 1734

And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom We inspired - Ask the followers of the Remembrance if ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we have not sent before thee any but men whom we inspire,- ask ye those who have the Reminder, if ye know not yourselves

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

None have we sent before thee but men inspired ask of those who have Books of Monition, if ye know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not sent any before thee, as our apostles, other than men, unto whom We spake by revelation. Inquire therefore of those who have the custody of the scriptures, if ye know not this to be truth

George Sale · published 1734

With clear proofs and writings; and We have revealed unto thee the Remembrance that thou mayst explain to mankind that which hath been revealed for them, and that haply they may reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

with manifest signs and with scriptures; and we have sent down the Reminder to thee too, that thou mayest explain to men what has been sent down to them, and haply they may reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

With proofs of their mission and Scriptures: and to thee have we sent down this Book of Monition that thou mayest make clear to men what hath been sent down to them, and that they may ponder it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We sent them with evident miracles, and written revelations; and We have sent down unto thee this Koran, that thou mayest declare unto mankind that which hath been sent down unto them, and that they may consider

George Sale · published 1734

Are they who plan ill-deeds then secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that the doom will not come on them whence they know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Are those who were so crafty in evil sure that God will not cleave open the earth with them, or bring them torment from whence they cannot perceive

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What! Are they then who have plotted mischiefs, sure that God will not cause the earth to cleave under them? or that a chastisement will not come upon them whence they looked not for it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Are they who have plotted evil against their prophet secure, that God will not cause the earth to cleave under them, or that a punishment will not come upon them, from whence they do not expect

George Sale · published 1734

Or that He will not seize them in their going to and fro so that there be no escape for them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

or seize them in their going to and fro? for they cannot make Him helpless

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Or that He will not seize upon them in their comings and goings, while they shall not be able to resist him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

or that He will not chastise them while they are busied in travelling from one place to another, and in traffic? (for they shall not be able to elude the power of God)

George Sale · published 1734

Or that He will not seize them with a gradual wasting? Lo! thy Lord is indeed Full of Pity, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Or that He should seize them with a gradual destruction? for, verily, your Lord is kind, merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Or that he will not seize them with some slowly wasting scourge? But verily your Lord is Good, Gracious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

or that He will not chastise them by a gradual destruction? But your Lord is truly gracious and merciful in granting you respite

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not observed all things that Allah hath created, how their shadows incline to the right and to the left, making prostration unto Allah, and they are lowly

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they not regard whatever thing God has created; its shadow falls on the right or the left, adoring God and shrinking up

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they not seen how everything which God hath created turneth its shadow right and left, prostrating itself before God in all abasement

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not consider the things which God hath created; whose shadows are cast on the right hand and on the left, worshipping God, and become contracted

George Sale · published 1734

And unto Allah maketh prostration whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth of living creatures, and the angels (also) and they are not proud

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Whatever is in the heavens and in the earth, beast or angel, adores God; nor are they big with pride

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And all in the Heavens and all on the Earth, each thing that moveth, and the very angels, prostrate them in adoration before God, and are free from pride

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whatever moveth both in heaven and on earth, worshippeth God, and the angels also; and they are not elated with pride, so as to disdain his service

George Sale · published 1734

They fear their Lord above them, and do what they are bidden

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They fear their Lord above them, and they do what they are bidden

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They fear their Lord who is above them, and do what they are bidden

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They fear their Lord, Who is exalted above them, and perform that which they are commanded

George Sale · published 1734

Allah hath said: Choose not two gods. There is only One Allah. So of Me, Me only, be in awe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God says, 'Take not to two gods; God is only one; me then do ye fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For God hath said, "Take not to yourselves two gods, for He is one God: me, therefore! yea, me revere

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God said, take not unto yourselves two gods; for there is but one God: And revere Me

George Sale · published 1734

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth, and religion is His for ever. Will ye then fear any other than Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

His is what is in the heavens and in the earth; to Him is obedience due unceasingly; other than God then will ye fear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

All in the Heavens and in the Earth is His! His due unceasing service! Will ye then fear any other than God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in heaven and on earth; and unto Him is obedience eternally due. Will ye therefore fear any besides God

George Sale · published 1734

And whatever of comfort ye enjoy, it is from Allah. Then, when misfortune reacheth you, unto Him ye cry for help

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And whatever favours ye have, they are from God; then, whenever distress touches you, unto Him ye turn for succour

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And all your blessings are assuredly from God: then, when trouble befalleth you, to Him ye turn for help

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whatever favours ye have received, are certainly from God; and when evil afflicteth you, unto Him do ye make your supplication

George Sale · published 1734

And afterward, when He hath rid you of the misfortune, behold! a set of you attribute partners to their Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Yet, when He removes the distress from you, lo! a party of you join partners with their Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then when He relieveth you of the trouble, lo! some of you join associates with your Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

yet when He taketh the evil from off you, behold, a part of you give a companion unto their Lord

George Sale · published 1734

So as to deny that which We have given them. Then enjoy life (while ye may), for ye will come to know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That they may disbelieve in what we have brought them and may enjoy,- but at length they shall know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To prove how thankless are they for our gifts! Enjoy yourselves then: but in the end ye shall know the truth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

to shew their ingratitude for the favours We have bestowed on them. Delight your selves in the enjoyments of this life: But hereafter shall ye know that ye cannot escape the divine vengeance

George Sale · published 1734

And they assign a portion of that which We have given them unto what they know not. By Allah! but ye will indeed be asked concerning (all) that ye used to invent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they set aside for what they know not a portion of what we have bestowed upon them.- By God! ye shall be questioned concerning that which ye have devised

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And for idols, of which they know nothing, they set apart a share of our bounties! By God ye shall be called to account for your devices

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they set apart unto idols which have no knowledge a part of the food which We have provided for them. By God, ye shall surely be called to account for that which ye have falsely devised

George Sale · published 1734

And they assign unto Allah daughters - Be He Glorified! - and unto themselves what they desire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They make for God daughters;- celebrated be His praise!- and for themselves they like them not

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they ascribe daughters unto God! Glory be to Him! But they desire them not for themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They attribute daughters unto God; -- far be it from him! -- but unto themselves children of the sex which they desire

George Sale · published 1734

When if one of them receiveth tidings of the birth of a female, his face remaineth darkened, and he is wroth inwardly

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When any one of them has tidings of a female child, his face is overclouded and black, and he has to keep back his wrath

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For when the birth of a daughter is announced to any one of them, dark shadows settle on his face, and he is sad

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when any of them is told the news of the birth of a female, his face becometh black, and he is deeply afflicted

George Sale · published 1734

He hideth himself from the folk because of the evil of that whereof he hath had tidings, (asking himself): Shall he keep it in contempt, or bury it beneath the dust. Verily evil is their judgment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He skulks away from the people, for the evil tidings he has heard;- is he to keep it with its disgrace, or to bury it in the dust?- aye! evil is it that they judge

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He hideth him from the people because of the ill tidings: shall he keep it with disgrace or bury it in the dust? Are not their judgments wrong

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hideth himself from the people, because of the ill tidings which have been told him; considering within himself whether he shall keep it with disgrace, or whether he shall bury it in the dust. Do they not make an ill judgment

George Sale · published 1734

For those who believe not in the Hereafter is an evil similitude, and Allah's is the Sublime Similitude. He is the Mighty, the Wise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

For those who disbelieve in the future life is a similitude of evil: but for God is the loftiest similitude; for He is the mighty, the wise

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To whatever is evil may they be likened who believe not in a future life; but God is to be likened to whatever is loftiest: for He is the Mighty, the Wise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto those who believe not in the next life, the similitude of evil ought to be applied, and unto God the most sublime similitude: For He is mighty and wise

George Sale · published 1734

If Allah were to take mankind to task for their wrong-doing, he would not leave hereon a living creature, but He reprieveth them to an appointed term, and when their term cometh they cannot put (it) off an hour nor (yet) advance (it)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

If God were to punish men for their wrong-doing. He would not leave upon the earth a single beast; but He respites them until a stated time; and when their time comes they cannot put it off an hour, nor can they bring it on

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Should God punish men for their perverse doings, he would not leave on earth a moving thing! but to an appointed term doth He respite them; and when their term is come, they shall not delay or advance it an hour

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If God should punish men for their iniquity, He would not leave on the earth any moving thing: But He giveth them respite unto an appointed time; and when their time shall come, they shall not be respited an hour, neither shall their punishment be anticipated

George Sale · published 1734

And they assign unto Allah that which they (themselves) dislike, and their tongues expound the lie that the better portion will be theirs. Assuredly theirs will be the Fire, and they will be abandoned

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They set down to God what they abhor themselves; and their tongues describe the lie that 'good is to be theirs.' Without a doubt theirs is the Fire, for, verily, they shall be sent on there

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet what they loathe themselves do they assign to God; and their tongues utter the lie, that theirs shall be a goodly lot. But beyond a doubt is it that the fire awaiteth them, and that they shall be the first sent into it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They attribute unto God that which they dislike themselves, and their tongues utter a lie; namely, that the reward of paradise is for them. There is no doubt but that the fire of hell is prepared for them, and that they shall be sent thither before the rest of the wicked

George Sale · published 1734

By Allah, We verily sent messengers unto the nations before thee, but the devil made their deeds fairseeming unto them. So he is their patron this day, and theirs will be a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

By God! we sent (messengers) to nations before thee, but Satan made their works seemly to them, for he is their patron today, and for them is grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

By God we have sent Apostles to nations before thee, but Satan prepared their work for them, and this day is he their liege; and a woeful punishment doth await them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

By God, We have heretofore sent messengers unto the nations before thee: But Satan prepared their works for them; he was their patron in this world, and in that which is to come they shall suffer a grievous torment

George Sale · published 1734

And We have revealed the Scripture unto thee only that thou mayst explain unto them that wherein they differ, and (as) a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have only sent down to thee the Book, that thou mayest explain to them that which they did dispute about, and as a guidance and a mercy to a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we have sent down the Book to thee only, that thou mightest clear up to them the subject of their wranglings, and as a guidance and a mercy to those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not sent down the book of the Koran unto thee, for any other purpose, than that thou shouldest declare unto them that truth concerning which they disagree; and for a direction and mercy unto people who believe

George Sale · published 1734

Allah sendeth down water from the sky and therewith reviveth the earth after her death. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for a folk who hear

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God sends down water from the sky, and quickens therewith the earth after its death; verily, in that is a sign to a people who can hear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God sendeth down water from Heaven, and by it giveth life to the Earth after it hath been dead: verily, in this is a sign to those who hearken

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God sendeth down water from heaven, and causeth the earth to revive after it hath been dead. Verily herein is a sign of the resurrection unto people who hearken

George Sale · published 1734

And lo! in the cattle there is a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, from betwixt the refuse and the blood, pure milk palatable to the drinkers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, ye have in cattle a lesson; we give you to drink from that which is in their bellies, betwixt chyme and blood,- pure milk,- easy to swallow for those who drink

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Ye have also teaching from the cattle. We give you drink of the pure milk, between dregs and blood, which is in their bellies; the pleasant beverage of them that quaff it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Ye have also in cattle an example of instruction: We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, a liquor between digested dregs, and blood; namely pure milk, which is swallowed with pleasure by those who drink it

George Sale · published 1734

And of the fruits of the date-palm, and grapes, whence ye derive strong drink and (also) good nourishment. Lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who have sense

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And of the fruit of the palms and the grapes ye take therefrom an intoxicant and a goodly provision; verily, in that is a sign to a people who have sense

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And among fruits ye have the palm and the vine, from which ye get wine and healthful nutriment: in this, verily, are signs for those who reflect

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And of the fruits of palm-trees, and of grapes, ye obtain an inebriating liquor, and also good nourishment. Verily herein is a sign unto people who understand

George Sale · published 1734

And thy Lord inspired the bee, saying: Choose thou habitations in the hills and in the trees and in that which they thatch

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And thy Lord inspired the bee, 'Take to houses in the mountains, and in the trees, and in the hives they build

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And thy Lord hath taught the BEE, saying: "Provide thee houses in the mountains, and in the trees, and in the hives which men do build thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thy Lord spake by inspiration unto the bee, saying, provide thee houses in the mountains, and in the trees, and of those materials wherewith men build hives for thee

George Sale · published 1734

Then eat of all fruits, and follow the ways of thy Lord, made smooth (for thee). There cometh forth from their bellies a drink divers of hues, wherein is healing for mankind. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then eat from every fruit, and walk in the beaten paths of thy Lord;' there cometh forth from her body a draught varying in hue, in which is a cure for men; verily, in that are signs unto a people who reflect

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Feed, moreover, on every kind of fruit, and walk the beaten paths of thy Lord." From its belly cometh forth a fluid of varying hues, which yieldeth medicine to man. Verily in this is a sign for those who consider

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then eat of every kind of fruit, and walk in the beaten paths of thy Lord. There proceedeth from their bellies a liquor of various colour; wherein is a medicine for men. Verily herein is a sign unto people who consider

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah createth you, then causeth you to die, and among you is he who is brought back to the most abject stage of life, so that he knoweth nothing after (having had) knowledge. Lo! Allah is Knower, Powerful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God created you; then He will take you to Himself; but amongst you are some whom He will thrust into the most decrepit age; so that he may not know aught that once he knew. Verily, God is knowing, powerful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God hath created you; by and bye will he take you to himself; and some among you will he carry on to abject old age, when all that once was known is known no longer. Aye, God is Knowing, Powerful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath created you, and He will hereafter cause you to die: And some of you shall have his life prolonged to a decrepit age, so that he shall forget whatever he knew; for God is wise and powerful

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath favoured some of you above others in provision. Now those who are more favoured will by no means hand over their provision to those (slaves) whom their right hands possess, so that they may be equal with them in respect thereof. Is it then the grace of Allah that they deny

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has preferred some of you over others in providing for you; but those who have been preferred will not restore their provision to those whom their right hands possess that they may share equally therein:- is it God's favours they gainsay

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God hath abounded to some of you more than to others in the supplies of life; yet they to whom He hath abounded, impart not thereof to the slaves whom their right hands possess, so that they may share alike. What! will they deny, then, that these boons are from God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God causeth some of you to excel others in worldly possessions: Yet they who are caused to excel, do not give their wealth unto the slaves whom their right hands possess, that they may become equal sharers therein. Do they therefore deny the beneficence of God

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath given you wives of your own kind, and hath given you, from your wives, sons and grandsons, and hath made provision of good things for you. Is it then in vanity that they believe and in the grace of Allah that they disbelieve

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has made for you from amongst yourselves wives, and has made for you from your wives sons and grandchildren; and has provided you with good things;- is it in vanity that they believe, while for God's favour they are ungrateful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God, too, hath given you wives of your own race, and from your wives hath He given you sons and grandsons, and with good things hath he supplied you. What, will they then believe in vain idols? For God's boons they are ungrateful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath ordained you wives from among yourselves, and of your wives hath granted you children and grandchildren; and hath bestowed on you good things for food. Will they therefore believe in that which is vain, and ungratefully deny the goodness of God

George Sale · published 1734

And they worship beside Allah that which owneth no provision whatsoever for them from the heavens or the earth, nor have they (whom they worship) any power

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they serve beside God what cannot control for them any provision from the heavens or the earth, and have no power at all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they worship beside God those who neither out of the Heavens or Earth can provide them a particle of food, and have no power in themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They worship, besides God, idols which possess nothing wherewith to sustain them, either in heaven, or on earth; and have no power

George Sale · published 1734

So coin not similitudes for Allah. Lo! Allah knoweth; ye know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do not then strike out parables for God! Verily, God knows, but ye do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Make no comparisons, therefore, with God. Verily, God hath knowledge, but ye have not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore liken not any thing unto God: For God knoweth, but ye know not

George Sale · published 1734

Allah coineth a similitude: (on the one hand) a (mere) chattel slave, who hath control of nothing, and (on the other hand) one on whom we have bestowed a fair provision from Us, and he spendeth thereof secretly and openly. Are they equal? Praise be to Allah! But most of them know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God has struck out a parable; an owned slave, able to do nothing; and one whom we have provided with a good provision, and who expends therefrom in alms secretly and openly:- shall they be held equal?- Praise be to God, most of them do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God maketh comparison between a slave the property of his lord, who hath no power over anything, and a free man whom we have ourselves supplies, and who giveth alms therefrom both in secret and openly. Shall they be held equal? No: praise be to God! But most men know it not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God propoundeth as a parable a possessed slave, who hath power over nothing, and him on whom we have bestowed a good provision from us, and who giveth alms thereout both secretly and openly: Shall these two be esteemed equal? God forbid! But the greater part of them know it not

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah coineth a similitude: Two men, one of them dumb, having control of nothing, and he is a burden on his owner; whithersoever he directeth him to go, he bringeth no good. Is he equal with one who enjoineth justice and followeth a straight path (of conduct)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has struck out a parable: two men, one of them dumb, able to do nothing, a burden to his lord wherever he directs him he comes not with success; is he to be held equal with him who bids what is just and who is on the right way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God setteth forth also a comparison between two men, one of whom is dumb from his birth, and hath no power over anything, and is a burden to his lord: send him where he will, he cometh not back with success. Shall he and the man who enjoineth what is just, and keepeth in the straight path, be held equal

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God also propoundeth as a parable two men; one of them born dumb, who is unable to do or understand any thing, but is a burden unto his master; whithersoever he shall send him, he shall not return with any good success: Shall this man, and he who hath his speech and understanding, and who commandeth that which is just, and followeth the right way, be esteemed equal

George Sale · published 1734

And unto Allah belongeth the Unseen of the heavens and the earth, and the matter of the Hour (of Doom) is but as a twinkling of the eye, or it is nearer still. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God's are the unseen things of the heavens and the earth; nor is the matter of the Hour aught but as the twinkling of an eye, or nigher still! Verily, God is mighty over all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God's are the secrets of the Heavens and of the Earth! and the business of the last hour will be but as the twinkling of an eye, or even less. Yes! for all things is God Potent

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto God alone is the secret of heaven and earth known. And the business of the last hour shall be only as the twinkling of an eye, or even more quick: For God is almighty

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers knowing nothing, and gave you hearing and sight and hearts that haply ye might give thanks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God brings you forth out of the wombs of your mothers knowing naught; and He makes for you hearing, and sight, and hearts,- haply ye may give thanks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God hath brought you out of your mothers' wombs devoid of all knowledge; but hath given you hearing, and sight, and heart, that haply ye might render thanks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers; ye knew nothing, and He gave you the senses of hearing and seeing, and understandings, that ye might give thanks

George Sale · published 1734

Have they not seen the birds obedient in mid-air? None holdeth them save Allah. Lo! herein, verily, are portents for a people who believe

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do they not see the birds subjected in the vault of the sky?- none holds them in but God: verily, in that is a sign unto a people who believe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Have they never looked up at the birds subjected to Him in Heaven's vault? None holdeth them in hand but God! In this are signs for those who believe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they not behold the fowls which are enabled to fly in the open firmament of heaven? None supporteth them except God. Verily herein are signs unto people who believe

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath given you in your houses an abode, and hath given you (also), of the hides of cattle, houses which ye find light (to carry) on the day of migration and on the day of pitching camp; and of their wool and their fur and their hair, caparison and comfort for a while

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God made for you in your houses a repose; and made for you, of the skins of cattle, houses, that ye may find them light, on the day ye move your quarters and the day when ye abide; and from their wool, and from their fur, and from their hair come furniture and chattels for a season

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And God hath given you tents to dwell in: and He hath given you the skins of beasts for tents, that ye may find them light when ye shift your quarters, or when ye halt; and from their wool and soft fur and hair, hath He supplied you with furniture and goods for temporary use

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God hath also provided you houses for habitations for you; and hath also provided you tents of the skins of cattle, which ye find light to be removed on the day of your departure to new quarters, and easy to be pitched on the day of your sitting down therein: And of their wool, and their fur, and their hair hath He supplied you with furniture and household-stuff for a season

George Sale · published 1734

And Allah hath given you, of that which He hath created, shelter from the sun; and hath given you places of refuge in the mountains, and hath given you coats to ward off the heat from you, and coats (of armour) to save you from your own foolhardiness. Thus doth He perfect His favour unto you, in order that ye may surrender (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And God has made for you, of what He has created, shades; and has made for you shelters in the mountains; and He has made for you shirts to keep you from the heat, and shirts to keep you from each other's violence:- thus does He fulfill His favours towards you,- haply ye yet may be resigned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And from the things which He hath created, hath God provided shade for you, and hath given you the mountains for places of shelter, and hath given you garments to defend you from the heat, and garments to defend you in your wars. Thus doth He fill up the measure of His goodness towards you, that you may resign yourselves to Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And God hath provided for you, of that which He hath created, conveniences to shade you from the sun, and He hath also provided you places of retreat in the mountains, and He hath given you garments to defend you from the heat, and coats of mail to defend you in your wars. Thus doth He accomplish his favour towards you, that ye may resign your selves unto Him

George Sale · published 1734

Then, if they turn away, thy duty (O Muhammad) is but plain conveyance (of the message)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if they turn their backs,- thine is only to preach thy plain message

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But if they turn their backs, still thy office is only plain spoken preaching

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But if they turn back; verily thy duty is public preaching only

George Sale · published 1734

They know the favour of Allah and then deny it. Most of them are ingrates

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They recognise the favours of God, and yet they deny them, for most men are ungrateful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They own the goodness of God - then they disown it - and most of them are infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They acknowledge the goodness of God, and afterwards they deny the same; but the greater part of them are unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

And (bethink you of) the day when we raise up of every nation a witness, then there is no leave for disbelievers, nor are they allowed to make amends

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on the day when we shall send from every nation a witness; then shall those who misbelieve not be allowed (to excuse themselves), and they shall not be taken back into favour

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But one day, we will raise up a witness out of every nation: them shall the infidels have no permission to make excuses, and they shall find no favour

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On a certain day We will raise a witness out of every nation: Then they who shall have been unbelievers shall not be suffered to excuse themselves, neither shall they be received into favour

George Sale · published 1734

And when those who did wrong behold the doom, it will not be made light for them, nor will they be reprieved

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Palmer's printing carries no text for this verse. It is not scored.

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they who have acted thus wrongly shall behold their torment, it shall not be made light to them, nor will God deign to look upon them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they who shall have acted unjustly shall see the torment prepared for them; -- it shall not be mitigated unto them, neither shall they be respited

George Sale · published 1734

And when those who ascribed partners to Allah behold those partners of theirs, they will say: Our Lord! these are our partners unto whom we used to cry instead of Thee. But they will fling to them the saying: Lo! ye verily are liars

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when those who join their partners with God say, 'Our Lord! these be our partners on whom we used to call beside Thee.' And they shall proffer them the speech, 'Verily, ye are liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they who had joined associates with God shall see those their associate-gods, they shall say, "O our Lord! these are our associate-gods whom we called upon beside Thee." But they shall retort on them, "Verily, ye are liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and when those who shall have been guilty of idolatry shall see their false gods, they shall say, O Lord, these are our idols which we invoked, besides Thee. But they shall return an answer unto them, saying, verily ye are liars

George Sale · published 1734

And they proffer unto Allah submission on that day, and all that they used to invent hath failed them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they shall proffer on that day peace unto God; and that which they had devised shall stray away from them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And on that day shall they proffer submission to God; and the deities of their own invention shall vanish from them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And on that day shall the wicked offer submission unto God; and the false deities which they imagined shall abandon them

George Sale · published 1734

For those who disbelieve and debar (men) from the way of Allah, We add doom to doom because they wrought corruption

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who misbelieve and turn folks off God's path, we will add torment to their torment, for that they were evildoers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

As for those who were infidels and turned others aside from the way of God, to them we will add punishment on punishment for their corrupt doings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As for those who shall have been infidels, and shall have turned aside others from the way of God, We will add unto them punishment upon punishment, because they have corrupted others

George Sale · published 1734

And (bethink you of) the day when We raise in every nation a witness against them of their own folk, and We bring thee (Muhammad) as a witness against these. And We reveal the Scripture unto thee as an exposition of all things, and a guidance and a mercy and good tidings for those who have surrendered (to Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And on the day when we will raise up in every nation a witness against them from among themselves, and we will bring thee as a witness against these;- for we have sent down to thee a book explaining clearly everything, and a guidance, and a mercy, and glad tidings to the believers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And one day we will summon up in every people a witness against them from among themselves; and we will bring thee up as a witness against these Meccans: for to thee have we sent down the Book which cleareth up everything, a guidance, and mercy, and glad tidings to those who resign themselves to God (to Muslims)

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On a certain day We will raise up in every nation a witness against them, from among themselves; and We will bring thee, O Mohammed, as a witness against these Arabians. We have sent down unto thee the book of the Koran, for an explication of every thing necessary both as to faith and practice, and a direction, and mercy, and good tidings unto the Moslems

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah enjoineth justice and kindness, and giving to kinsfolk, and forbiddeth lewdness and abomination and wickedness. He exhorteth you in order that ye may take heed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, God bids you do justice and good, and give to kindred (their due), and He forbids you to sin, and do wrong, and oppress; He admonishes you, haply ye may be mindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, God enjoineth justice and the doing of good and gifts to kindred, and he forbiddeth wickedness and wrong and oppression. He warneth you that haply ye may be mindful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily God commandeth justice, and the doing of good, and the giving unto kindred what shall be necessary; and He forbiddeth wickedness, and iniquity, and oppression: He admonisheth you that ye may remember

George Sale · published 1734

Fulfil the covenant of Allah when ye have covenanted, and break not your oaths after the asseveration of them, and after ye have made Allah surety over you. Lo! Allah knoweth what ye do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Fulfill God's covenant when ye have covenanted, and break not your oaths after asseverating them, for ye thereby make God your surety; verily, God knows what ye do

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Be faithful in the covenant of God when ye have covenanted, and break not your oaths after ye have pledged them: for now have ye made God to stand surety for you. Verily, God hath knowledge of what ye do

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Perform your covenant with God, when ye enter into covenant with Him; and violate not your oaths, after the ratification thereof; since ye have made God a witness over you. Verily God knoweth that which ye do

George Sale · published 1734

And be not like unto her who unravelleth the thread, after she hath made it strong, to thin filaments, making your oaths a deceit between you because of a nation being more numerous than (another) nation. Allah only trieth you thereby, and He verily will explain to you on the Day of Resurrection that wherein ye differed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And be not like her who unravels her yarn, fraying it out after she hath spun it close, by taking your oaths for mutual intrigue, because one nation is more numerous than another; God only tries you therewith, but He will make manifest to you on the resurrection day that whereon ye did dispute

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And, because you are a more numerous people than some other people, be not like her who unravelleth the thread which she had strongly spun, by taking your oaths with mutual perfidy. God is making trial of you in this: and in the day of resurrection he will assuredly clear up to you that concerning which ye are now at variance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And be not like unto her who undoeth that which she hath spun, untwisting it after she hath twisted it strongly; taking your oaths between you deceitfully, because one party is more numerous than another party. Verily God only tempteth you therein; and He will make that manifest unto you, on the day of resurrection, concerning which ye now disagree

George Sale · published 1734

Had Allah willed He could have made you (all) one nation, but He sendeth whom He will astray and guideth whom He will, and ye will indeed be asked of what ye used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But had God pleased He would have made you one nation; but He leads astray whom He will, and guides whom He will;- but ye shall be questioned as to that which ye have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Had God pleased, He could have made you one people: but He causeth whom He will to err, and whom He will He guideth: and ye shall assuredly be called to account for your doings

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If God had pleased, He would surely have made you one people: But He will lead into error whom He pleaseth, and He will direct whom He pleaseth; and ye shall surely give an account of that which ye have done

George Sale · published 1734

Make not your oaths a deceit between you, lest a foot should slip after being firmly planted and ye should taste evil forasmuch as ye debarred (men) from the way of Allah, and yours should be an awful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Take not therefore your oaths for mutual intrigue, lest a foot slip after being planted firmly, and ye taste of evil for that ye turned folks off the path of God, and for you there be mighty woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Therefore take not your oaths with mutual fraud, lest your foot slip after it hath been firmly fixed, and ye taste of evil because ye have turned others aside from the way of God, and great be your punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Therefore take not your oaths between you deceitfully, lest your foot slip, after it hath been stedfastly fixed, and ye taste evil in this life, for that ye have turned aside from the way of God; and ye suffer a grievous punishment in the life to come

George Sale · published 1734

And purchase not a small gain at the price of Allah's covenant. Lo! that which Allah hath is better for you, if ye did but know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And sell not God's covenant for a little price; with God only is what is better for you, if ye did but know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And barter not the covenant of God for a mean price; for with God is that which is better for you, if ye do but understand

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And sell not the covenant of God for a small price; for with God is a better recompense prepared for you, if ye be men of understanding

George Sale · published 1734

That which ye have wasteth away, and that which Allah hath remaineth. And verily We shall pay those who are steadfast a recompense in proportion to the best of what they used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

What ye have is spent, but what God has endures; and we will recompense the patient with their hire for the best deeds they have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

All that is with you passeth away, but that which is with God abideth. With a reward meet for their best deeds will we surely recompense those who have patiently endured

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

That which is with you will fail; but that which is with God is permanent: And We will surely reward those who shall persevere, according to the utmost merit of their actions

George Sale · published 1734

Whosoever doeth right, whether male or female, and is a believer, him verily we shall quicken with good life, and We shall pay them a recompense in proportion to the best of what they used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Whoso acts aright, male or female, and is a believer, we will quicken with a goodly life; and we will recompense them with their hire for the best deeds they have done

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whoso doeth that which is right, whether male or female, if a believer, him will we surely quicken to a happy life, and recompense them with a reward meet for their best deeds

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whoso worketh righteousness, whether he be male or female, and is a true believer, We will surely raise him to a happy life; and We will give them their reward, according to the utmost merit of their actions

George Sale · published 1734

And when thou recitest the Qur'an, seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When thou dost read the Qur'an, ask refuge with God from Satan the pelted one

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When thou readest the Koran, have recourse to God for help against Satan the stoned

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When thou readest the Koran, have recourse unto God, that He may preserve thee from Satan driven away with stones

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! he hath no power over those who believe and put trust in their Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, he has no power over those who believe and who upon their Lord rely

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For no power hath he over those who believe, and put their trust in their Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath no power over those who believe, and who put their confidence in their Lord

George Sale · published 1734

His power is only over those who make a friend of him, and those who ascribe partners unto Him (Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

His power is only over those who take him for a patron, and over the idolaters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But only hath he power over those who turn away from God, and join other deities with Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

but his power is over those only, who take him for their patron, and who give companions unto God

George Sale · published 1734

And when We put a revelation in place of (another) revelation, - and Allah knoweth best what He revealeth - they say: Lo! thou art but inventing. Most of them know not

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And whenever we change one verse for another,- God knows best what He sends down. They say, 'Thou art but a forger!' - Nay, most of them do not know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when we change one (sign) verse for another, and God knoweth best what He revealeth, they say, "Thou art only a fabricator." Nay! but most of them have no knowledge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When We substitute in the Koran an abrogating verse in lieu of a verse abrogated, -- and God best knoweth the fitness of that which He revealeth, -- the infidels say, thou art only a forger of these verses: But the greater part of them know not truth from falsehood

George Sale · published 1734

Say: The holy Spirit hath delivered it from thy Lord with truth, that it may confirm (the faith of) those who believe, and as guidance and good tidings for those who have surrendered (to Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'The Holy Spirit brought it down from thy Lord in truth, to stablish those who believe, and for a guidance and glad tidings to those who are resigned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: The Holy Spirit hath brought it down with truth from thy Lord, that He may stablish those who have believed, and as guidance and glad tidings to the Muslims

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, the holy spirit hath brought the same down from thy Lord with truth; that He may confirm those who believe, and for a direction and good tidings unto the Moslems

George Sale · published 1734

And We know well that they say: Only a man teacheth him. The speech of him at whom they falsely hint is outlandish, and this is clear Arabic speech

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We knew that they said, 'It is only some mortal who teaches him.' - The tongue of him they lean towards is barbarous, and this is plain Arabic

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We also know that they say, "Surely a certain person teacheth him." But the tongue of him at whom they hint is foreign, while this Koran is in the plain Arabic

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We also know that they say, verily, a certain man teacheth him to compose the Koran. The tongue of the person unto whom they incline, is a foreign tongue; but this, wherein the Koran is written, is the perspicuous Arabic tongue

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who disbelieve the revelations of Allah, Allah guideth them not and theirs will be a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who believe not in God's signs, God will not guide them, and for them is grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

As for those who believe not in the signs of God, God will not guide them, and a sore torment doth await them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover as of those who believe not in the signs of God, God will not direct them, and they shall suffer a painful torment

George Sale · published 1734

Only they invent falsehood who believe not Allah's revelations, and (only) they are the liars

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Only they are the forgers of a lie who believe not in God's signs; and these, they are the liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Surely they invent a lie who believe not in the signs of God - and they are the liars

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily they imagine a falsehood who believe not in the signs of God, and they are really the liars

George Sale · published 1734

Whoso disbelieveth in Allah after his belief - save him who is forced thereto and whose heart is still content with the Faith - but whoso findeth ease in disbelief: On them is wrath from Allah. Theirs will be an awful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Whoso disbelieves in God after having believed, unless it be one who is forced and whose heart is quiet in the faith,- but whoso expands his breast to misbelieve,- on them is wrath from God, and for them is mighty woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whoso, after he hath believed in God denieth him, if he were forced to it and if his heart remain steadfast in the faith, shall be guiltless: but whoso openeth his breast to infidelity - on such shall be wrath from God, and a severe punishment awaiteth them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Whoever denieth God, after he hath believed, except him who shall be compelled against his will, and whose heart continueth stedfast in the faith, shall be severely chastised: But whoever shall voluntarily profess infidelity, on those shall the indignation of God fall, and they shall suffer a grievous punishment

George Sale · published 1734

That is because they have chosen the life of the world rather than the Hereafter, and because Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is because they preferred the love of this world's life to the next;- but, verily, God guides not the unbelieving people

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This, because they have loved this present life beyond the next, and because God guideth not the unbelievers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall be their sentence, because they have loved the present life above that which is to come, and for that God directeth not the unbelieving people

George Sale · published 1734

Such are they whose hearts and ears and eyes Allah hath sealed. And such are the heedless

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These are they on whose hearts, and hearing, and eyesight, God has set a stamp, and these, they are the careless

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These are they whose hearts and ears and eyes God hath sealed up: these are the careless ones

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These are they whose hearts, and hearing, and sight God hath sealed up; and these are the negligent

George Sale · published 1734

Assuredly in the Hereafter they are the losers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Without a doubt that in the next life they will be the losers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

in the next world shall they perish beyond a doubt

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There is no doubt but that in the next life they shall perish

George Sale · published 1734

Then lo! thy Lord - for those who became fugitives after they had been persecuted, and then fought and were steadfast - lo! thy Lord afterward is (for them) indeed Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then, verily, thy Lord, to those who fled after they had been tried, and then fought strenuously and were patient,- verily, thy Lord after that will be forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To those also who after their trials fled their country, then fought and endured with patience, verily, thy Lord will in the end be forgiving, gracious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover thy Lord will be favourable unto those who have fled their country, after having suffered persecution, and been compelled to deny the faith by violence, and who have since fought in defence of the true religion, and have persevered with patience; verily unto these will thy Lord be gracious and merciful, after they shall have shewn their sincerity

George Sale · published 1734

On the Day when every soul will come pleading for itself, and every soul will be repaid what it did, and they will not be wronged

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

On the day every soul will come to wrangle for itself, and every soul shall be paid what it has earned, and they shall not be wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On a certain day shall every soul come to plead for itself, and every soul shall be repaid according to its deeds; and they shall not be wronged

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On a certain day shall every soul come to plead for it self, and every soul shall be repaid that which it shall have wrought; and they shall not be treated unjustly

George Sale · published 1734

Allah coineth a similitude: a township that dwelt secure and well content, its provision coming to it in abundance from every side, but it disbelieved in Allah's favours, so Allah made it experience the garb of dearth and fear because of what they used to do

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

God has struck out a parable: a city which was safe and quiet, its provision came to it in plenty from every place, and then it denied God's favours, and God made it feel the clothing of hunger and fear, for that which they had wrought

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

God proposeth the instance of a city, secure and at ease, to which its supplies come in plenty from every side. But she was thankless for the boons of God; God therefore made her taste the woe of famine and of fear, for what they had done

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God propoundeth as a parable a city which was secure and quiet, unto which her provisions came in abundance from every side; but she ungratefully denied the favours of God: Wherefore God caused her to taste the extreme famine, and fear, because of that which they had done

George Sale · published 1734

And verily there had come unto them a messenger from among them, but they had denied him, and so the torment seized them while they were wrong-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And there came to them an apostle from amongst themselves, but they called him a liar, and the torment seized them, while yet they were unjust

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Moreover, an apostle of their own people came to them, and they treated him as an impostor. So chastisement overtook them because they were evil doers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And now is an apostle come unto the inhabitants of Mecca from among themselves; and they accuse him of imposture: Wherefore a punishment shall be inflicted on them, while they are acting unjustly

George Sale · published 1734

So eat of the lawful and good food which Allah hath provided for you, and thank the bounty of your Lord if it is Him ye serve

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Eat, then, from what God has provided you with, things lawful and good, and give thanks for the favours of God, if it be Him ye serve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of what God hath supplied you eat the lawful and good, and be grateful for the favours of God, if ye are his worshippers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Eat of what God hath given you for food, that which is lawful and good; and be thankful for the favours of God, if ye serve Him

George Sale · published 1734

He hath forbidden for you only carrion and blood and swineflesh and that which hath been immolated in the name of any other than Allah; but he who is driven thereto, neither craving nor transgressing, lo! then Allah is Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He has only forbidden you that which dies of itself, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that which is devoted to other than God; but he who is forced, neither revolting nor transgressing, it is no sin for him: verily, God is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Forbidden to you is that only which dieth of itself, and blood, and swine's flesh, and that which hath been slain in the name of any other than God: but if any be forced, and neither lust for it nor wilfully transgress, then verily God is forgiving, gracious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He hath only forbidden you that which dieth of it self, and blood, and swine's flesh, and that which hath been slain in the name of any, besides God. But unto him who shall be compelled by necessity to eat of these things, not lusting nor wilfully transgressing, God will surely be gracious and merciful

George Sale · published 1734

And speak not, concerning that which your own tongues qualify (as clean or unclean), the falsehood: "This is lawful, and this is forbidden," so that ye invent a lie against Allah. Lo! those who invent a lie against Allah will not succeed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And say not of the lie your tongues pronounce, 'This is lawful, and this is unlawful,' forging against God a lie; verily, those who forge against God a lie shall not prosper

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And say not with a lie upon your tongue, "This is lawful and this is forbidden:" for so will ye invent a lie concerning God: but they who invent a lie of God shall not prosper

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And say not that wherein your tongues utter a lie; this is lawful, and this is unlawful; that ye may devise a lie concerning God: For they who devise a lie concerning God, shall not prosper

George Sale · published 1734

A brief enjoyment (will be theirs); and theirs a painful doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A little enjoyment - then for them is grievous woe

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Brief their enjoyment, but sore their punishment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They shall have small enjoyment in this world, and in that which is to come they shall suffer a grievous torment

George Sale · published 1734

And unto those who are Jews We have forbidden that which We have already related unto thee. And We wronged them not, but they were wont to wrong themselves

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

For those who are Jews we have forbidden what we have narrated to thee before; we did not wrong them, but it was themselves they wronged

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To the Jews we have forbidden that of which we before told thee; we injured them not, but they injured themselves

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Unto the Jews did We forbid that which we have told thee formerly: And We did them no injury in that respect; but they injured their own souls

George Sale · published 1734

Then lo! thy Lord - for those who do evil in ignorance and afterward repent and amend - lo! (for them) thy Lord is afterward indeed Forgiving, Merciful

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then, verily, thy Lord to those who have done evil in ignorance and then repented after that and done aright,- verily, thy Lord afterwards is forgiving and merciful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To those who have done evil in ignorance, then afterwards have repented and amended, verily thy Lord is in the end right gracious, merciful

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover thy Lord will be favourable unto those who do evil through ignorance; and afterwards repent and amend: Verily unto these will thy Lord be gracious and merciful, after their repentance

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Abraham was a nation obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the idolaters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, Abraham was a high priest, a 'Hanif, and was not of the idolaters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, Abraham was a leader in religion: obedient to God, sound in faith: he was not of those who join gods with God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Abraham was a model of true religion, obedient unto God, orthodox, and was not an idolater

George Sale · published 1734

Thankful for His bounties; He chose him and He guided him unto a straight path

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

thankful for His favours; He chose him and He guided him unto the right way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Grateful was he for His favours: God chose him and guided him into the straight way

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He was also grateful for his benefits: Wherefore God chose him, and directed him into the right way

George Sale · published 1734

And We gave him good in the world, and in the Hereafter he is among the righteous

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we gave him in this world good things; and, verily, in the next he will be among the righteous

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we bestowed on him good things in this world: and in the world to come he shall be among the just

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We bestowed on him good in this world; and in the next he shall surely be one of the righteous

George Sale · published 1734

And afterward We inspired thee (Muhammad, saying): Follow the religion of Abraham, as one by nature upright. He was not of the idolaters

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then we inspired thee, 'Follow the faith of Abraham, a 'Hanif, for he was not of the idolaters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have moreover revealed to thee that thou follow the religion of Abraham, the sound in faith. He was not of those who join gods with God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have also spoken unto thee, O Mohammed, by revelation, saying, follow the religion of Abraham, who was othodox, and was no idolater

George Sale · published 1734

The Sabbath was appointed only for those who differed concerning it, and lo! thy Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that wherein they used to differ

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

The Sabbath was only made for those who dispute thereon; but, verily, thy Lord will judge between them on the resurrection day concerning that whereon they do dispute

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The Sabbath was only ordained for those who differed about it: and of a truth thy Lord will decide between them on the day of resurrection as to the subject of their disputes

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The sabbath was only appointed unto those who differed with their prophet concerning it; and thy Lord will surely judge between them, on the day of resurrection, as to that concerning which they differed

George Sale · published 1734

Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. Lo! thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who go aright

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and goodly warning; and wrangle with them in the kindest way; verily, thy Lord He knows best who has erred from His way, for He knows best the guided ones

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Summon thou to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and with kindly warning: dispute with them in the kindest manner: thy Lord best knoweth those who stray from his way, and He best knoweth those who have yielded to his guidance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Invite men unto the way of thy Lord, by wisdom, and mild exhortation; and dispute with them in the most condescending manner: For thy Lord well knoweth him who strayeth from his path, and He well knoweth those who are rightly directed

George Sale · published 1734

If ye punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith ye were afflicted. But if ye endure patiently, verily it is better for the patient

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But if ye punish, punish (only) as ye were punished; but if ye are patient, it is best for those who are patient

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

If ye make reprisals, then make them to the same extent that ye were injured: but if ye can endure patiently, best will it be for the patiently enduring

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

If ye take vengeance on any, take a vengeance proportionable to the wrong which hath been done you; but if ye suffer wrong patiently, verily this will be better for the patient

George Sale · published 1734

Endure thou patiently (O Muhammad). Thine endurance is only by (the help of) Allah. Grieve not for them, and be not in distress because of that which they devise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Be thou patient then; but thy patience is only in God's hands. Do not grieve about them; and be not in a strait at their craftiness

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Endure then with patience. But thy patient endurance must be sought in none but God. And be not grieved about the infidels, and be not troubled at their devices

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore do thou bear opposition with patience; but thy patience shall not be practicable, unless with God's assistance. And be not thou grieved on account of the unbelievers; neither be thou troubled for that which they subtly devise

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! Allah is with those who keep their duty unto Him and those who are doers of good

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

verily, God is with those who fear Him, and with those who do well

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

for God is with those who fear him and do good deeds

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

for God is with those who fear Him, and are upright

George Sale · published 1734