Al-Kahfالكهف

Praise be to Allah Who hath revealed the Scripture unto His slave, and hath not placed therein any crookedness

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Praise belongs to God, who sent down to His servant the Book and put no crookedness therein

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

PRAISE be to God, who hath sent down the Book to his servant, and hath not made it tortuous

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Praise be unto God, who hath sent down unto his servant the book of the Koran, and hath not inserted any crookedness, but hath made it a strait rule

George Sale · published 1734

(But hath made it) straight, to give warning of stern punishment from Him, and to bring unto the believers who do good works the news that theirs will be a fair reward

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

straight, to give warning of keen violence from Him; and to give the glad tidings to the believers, who do what is right, that for them is a goodly reward

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But direct; that it may warn of a grievous woe from him, and announce to the faithful who do the things that are right, that a goodly reward

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

That He should threaten a grievous punishment unto the unbelievers, from his presence; and should bear good tidings unto the faithful, who work righteousness, that they shall receive an excellent reward, namely, paradise

George Sale · published 1734

Wherein they will abide for ever

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

wherein they shall abide for ever and for aye

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

wherein they shall abide for ever, awaiteth them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

wherein they shall remain for ever

George Sale · published 1734

And to warn those who say: Allah hath chosen a son

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and to give warning to those who say, 'God hath taken to Himself a son

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And that it may warn those who say, "God hath begotten a Son

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And that He should warn those who say, God hath begotten issue

George Sale · published 1734

(A thing) whereof they have no knowledge, nor (had) their fathers, Dreadful is the word that cometh out of their mouths. They speak naught but a lie

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They have no knowledge thereof, nor their fathers; a serious word it is that comes forth from their mouths! verily, they only speak a lie

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

No knowledge of this have either they or their fathers! A grievous saying to come out of their mouths! They speak no other than a lie

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

of which matter they have no knowledge, neither had their fathers. A grievous saying it is, which proceedeth from their mouths: They speak no other than a lie

George Sale · published 1734

Yet it may be, if they believe not in this statement, that thou (Muhammad) wilt torment thy soul with grief over their footsteps

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Haply thou wilt grieve thyself to death for sorrow after them, if they believe not in this new revelation

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And haply, if they believe not in this new revelation, thou wilt slay thyself, on their very footsteps, out of vexation

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Peradventure thou wilt kill thy self with grief after them, out of thy earnest zeal for their conversion, if they believe not in this new revelation of the Koran

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We have placed all that is on the earth as an ornament thereof that We may try them: which of them is best in conduct

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, we have made what is on the earth an ornament thereof, to try them, which of them is best in works

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, we have made all that is on earth as its adornment, that we might make trial who among mankind would excel in works

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily we have ordained whatsoever is on the earth for the ornament thereof, that we might make trial of men, and see which of them excelleth in works

George Sale · published 1734

And lo! We shall make all that is thereon a barren mound

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but, verily, we are going to make what is thereon bare soil

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But we are surely about to reduce all that is thereon to dust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And we will surely reduce whatever is thereon, to dry dust

George Sale · published 1734

Or deemest thou that the People of the Cave and the Inscription are a wonder among Our portents

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Hast thou reckoned that the Fellows of the Cave and Er-raqim were a wonder amongst our signs

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hast thou reflected that the Inmates of THE CAVE and of Al Rakim were on our wondrous signs

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Dost thou consider that the companions of the cave, and Al Rakim, were one of our signs, and a great miracle

George Sale · published 1734

When the young men fled for refuge to the Cave and said: Our Lord! Give us mercy from Thy presence, and shape for us right conduct in our plight

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When the youths resorted to the cave and said, 'O our Lord! bring us mercy from Thee, and dispose for us our affair aright

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When the youths betook them to the cave they said, "O our Lord! grant us mercy from before thee, and order for us our affair aright

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When the young men took refuge in the cave, they said, O Lord, grant us mercy from before thee, and dispose our business for us to a right issue

George Sale · published 1734

Then We sealed up their hearing in the Cave for a number of years

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we struck their ears (with deafness) in the cave for a number of years

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then struck we upon their ears with deafness in the cave for many a year

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore We struck their ears with deafness, so that they slept without disturbance in the cave for a great number of years

George Sale · published 1734

And afterward We raised them up that We might know which of the two parties would best calculate the time that they had tarried

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then we raised them up again, that we might know which of the two crews could best calculate the time of their tarrying

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then we awaked them that we might know which of the two parties could best reckon the space of their abiding

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then We awaked them, that We might know which of the two parties was more exact in computing the space which they had remainded there

George Sale · published 1734

We narrate unto thee their story with truth. Lo! they were young men who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We will narrate to thee their story in truth. Verily, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and we added to their guidance

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We will relate to thee their tale with truth. They were youths who had believed in their Lord, and in guidance had we increased them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We will relate unto thee their history with truth. Verily they were young men who had believed in their Lord; and We had abundantly directed them

George Sale · published 1734

And We made firm their hearts when they stood forth and said: Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. We cry unto no Allah beside Him, for then should we utter an enormity

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we braced up their hearts, when they stood up and said, 'Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, we will not call upon any god beside Him, for then we should have said an extravagant thing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we had made them stout of heart, when they stood up and said, "Our Lord is Lord of the Heavens and of the Earth: we will call on no other God than Him; for in that case we had said a thing outrageous

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We fortified their hearts with constancy when they stood before the tyrant; and they said, our Lord is the Lord of heaven and earth: We will by no means call on any god besides Him; for then should we surely utter an extravagance

George Sale · published 1734

These, our people, have chosen (other) gods beside Him though they bring no clear warrant (vouchsafed) to them. And who doth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These people of ours have taken to other gods beside Him. Though they do not bring any manifest authority for them. And who is more unjust than he who forges against God a lie

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

These our people have taken other gods beside Him, though they bring no clear proof for them; but, who more iniquitous than he who forgeth a lie of God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These our fellow people have taken other gods, besides Him; although they bring no demonstrative argument for them: And who is more unjust than he who deviseth a lie concerning God

George Sale · published 1734

And when ye withdraw from them and that which they worship except Allah, then seek refuge in the Cave; your Lord will spread for you of His mercy and will prepare for you a pillow in your plight

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So when ye have gone apart from them and what they serve other than God, then resort ye to the cave. Our Lord will unfold His mercy to you, and will dispose for you your affair advantageously

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So when ye shall have separated you from them and from that which they worship beside God, then betake you to the cave: Your Lord will unfold his mercy to you, and will order your affairs for you for the best

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they said the one to the other, when ye shall separate yourselves from them, and from the deities which they worship, except God, fly into the cave: Your Lord will pour his mercy on you abundantly, and will dispose your business for you to advantage

George Sale · published 1734

And thou mightest have seen the sun when it rose move away from their cave to the right, and when it set go past them on the left, and they were in the cleft thereof. That was (one) of the portents of Allah. He whom Allah guideth, he indeed is led aright, and he whom He sendeth astray, for him thou wilt not find a guiding friend

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And thou mightst have seen the sun when it rose decline from their cave towards the right hand, and when it set leave them on the left hand, while they were in the spacious part thereof. That is one of the signs of God. Whom God guides he is guided indeed, and whom He leads astray thou shalt surely find for him no patron to guide aright

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And thou mightest have seen the sun when it arose, pass on the right of their cave, and when it set, leave them on the left, while they were in its spacious chamber. This is one of the signs of God. Guided indeed is he whom God guideth; but for him whom He misleadeth, thou shalt by no means find a patron, director

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And thou mightest have seen the sun, when it had risen, to decline from their cave towards the right hand; and when it went down, to leave them on the left hand: And they were in the spacious part of the cave. This was one of the signs of God. Whomsoever God shall direct, he shall be rightly directed; and whomsoever He shall cause to err, thou shalt not find any to defend or to direct

George Sale · published 1734

And thou wouldst have deemed them waking though they were asleep, and We caused them to turn over to the right and the left, and their dog stretching out his paws on the threshold. If thou hadst observed them closely thou hadst assuredly turned away from them in flight, and hadst been filled with awe of them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thou mightst have reckoned them waking though they were sleeping, as we turned them towards the right and towards the left; and their dog spreading out his fore-paws on the threshold. Hadst thou come suddenly upon them thou wouldst surely have turned and fled away from them, and wouldst surely have been filled by them with dread

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And thou wouldst have deemed them awake, though they were sleeping: and we turned them to the right and to the left. And in the entry lay their dog with paws outstretched. Hadst thou come suddenly upon them, thou wouldst surely have turned thy back on them in flight, and have been filled with fear at them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And thou wouldst have judged them to have been awake, while they were sleeping; and We caused them to turn themselves to the right hand, and to the left. And their dog stretched forth his fore-legs in the mouth of the cave: If thou hadst come suddenly upon them, verily thou wouldest have turned thy back and fled from them, and thou wouldest have been filled with fear at the sight of them

George Sale · published 1734

And in like manner We awakened them that they might question one another. A speaker from among them said: How long have ye tarried? They said: We have tarried a day or some part of a day, (Others) said: Your Lord best knoweth what ye have tarried. Now send one of you with this your silver coin unto the city, and let him see what food is purest there and bring you a supply thereof. Let him be courteous and let no man know of you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus did we raise them up that they might question each other. Spake a speaker amongst them, 'How long have ye tarried?' They said, 'We have tarried a day or part of a day.' They said, 'Your Lord knows best your tarrying; so send one of you with this coin of yours to the city, and let him look which of them has purest food, and let him bring you provision thereof; and let him be subtle and not let any one perceive you

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So we awaked them that they might question one another. Said one of them, "How long have ye tarried here?" They said, "We have tarried a day or part of day." They said, "Your Lord knoweth best how long ye have tarried: Send now one of you with this your coin into the city, and let him mark who therein hath purest food, and from him let him bring you a supply: and let him be courteous, and not discover you to any one

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And so We awaked them from their sleep, that they might ask questions of one another. One of them spake and said, how long have ye tarried here? They answered, we have tarried a day, or part of a day. The others said, your Lord, best knoweth the time ye have tarried: And now send one of you with this your money into the city, and let him see which of its inhabitants hath the best and cheapest food, and let him bring you provision from him; and let him behave circumspectly, and not discover you to any one

George Sale · published 1734

For they, if they should come to know of you, will stone you or turn you back to their religion; then ye will never prosper

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, they - should they perceive you - would stone you, or would force you back again unto their faith, and ye would never prosper then

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For they, if they find you out, will stone you or turn you back to their faith, and in that case it will fare ill with you for ever

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily, if they come up against you, they will stone you, or force you to return to their religion; and then shall ye not prosper for ever

George Sale · published 1734

And in like manner We disclosed them (to the people of the city) that they might know that the promise of Allah is true, and that, as for the Hour, there is no doubt concerning it. When (the people of the city) disputed of their case among themselves, they said: Build over them a building; their Lord knoweth best concerning them. Those who won their point said: We verily shall build a place of worship over them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Thus did we make their people acquainted with their story, that they might know that God's promise is true; and that the Hour, there is no doubt concerning it. When they disputed amongst themselves concerning their affair, and said, 'Build a building over them, their Lord knows best about them;' and those who prevailed in their affair said, 'We will surely make a mosque over them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And thus made we their adventure known to their fellow citizens, that they might learn that the promise of God is true, and that as to "the Hour" there is no doubt of its coming. When they disputed among themselves concerning what had befallen them, some said, "Build a building over them; their Lord knoweth best about them." Those who prevailed in the matter said, "A place of worship will we surely raise over them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And so We made their people acquainted with what had happened to them; that they might know that the promise of God is true, and that there is no doubt of the last hour; when they disputed among themselves concerning their matter. And they said, erect a building over them: Their Lord best knoweth their condition. Those who prevailed in their affair answered, we will surely build a chapel over them

George Sale · published 1734

(Some) will say: They were three, their dog the fourth, and (some) say: Five, their dog the sixth, guessing at random; and (some) say: Seven, and their dog the eighth. Say (O Muhammad): My Lord is Best Aware of their number. None knoweth them save a few. So contend not concerning them except with an outward contending, and ask not any of them to pronounce concerning them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They will say, 'Three, and the fourth of them was their dog:' and they will say, 'Five, and the sixth of them was their dog:' guessing at the unseen: and they will say, 'Seven, and the eighth of them was their dog.' Say, 'My Lord knows best the number of them; none knows them but few.' Dispute not therefore concerning them save with a plain disputation, and ask not any one of them concerning them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Some say, "They were three; their dog the fourth:" others say, "Five; their dog the sixth," guessing at the secret: others say, "Seven; and their dog the eighth." SAY: My Lord best knoweth the number: none, save a few, shall know them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Some say, the sleepers were three; and their dog was the fourth: And others say, they were five; and their dog was the sixth; guessing at a secret matter: And others say, they were seven; and their dog was the eighth. Say, my Lord best knoweth their number: None shall know them, except a few. Wherefore dispute not concerning them, unless with a clear disputation, according to what hath been revealed unto thee: And ask not any of the Christians concerning them

George Sale · published 1734

And say not of anything: Lo! I shall do that tomorrow

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And never say of anything, 'Verily, I am going to do that to-morrow

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Therefore be clear in they discussions about them, and ask not any Christian concerning them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say not of any matter, I will surely do this to morrow

George Sale · published 1734

Except if Allah will. And remember thy Lord when thou forgettest, and say: It may be that my Lord guideth me unto a nearer way of truth than this

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

except 'if God please;' and remember thy Lord when thou hast forgotten, and say,' It may be that my Lord will guide me to what is nearer to the right than this

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Say not thou of a thing, " I will surely do it to-morrow;" without , "If God will." And when thou hast forgotten, call thy Lord to mind; and say, "Haply my Lord will guide me, that I may come near to the truth of this story with correctness

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

unless thou add, if God please. And remember thy Lord, when thou forgettest, and say, my Lord is able to direct me with ease, that I may draw near unto the truth of this matter rightly

George Sale · published 1734

And (it is said) they tarried in their Cave three hundred years and add nine

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They tarried in their cave three hundred years and nine more

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they tarried in their cave 300 years, and 9 years over

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they remained in their cave three hundred years, and nine years over

George Sale · published 1734

Say: Allah is Best Aware how long they tarried. His is the Invisible of the heavens and the earth. How clear of sight is He and keen of hearing! They have no protecting friend beside Him, and He maketh none to share in His government

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'God knows best of their tarrying. His are the unseen things of the heavens and the earth - He can see! and hear!' They have no patron beside Him, nor does He let any one share in His judgment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: God best knoweth how long they tarried: With Him are the secrets of the Heavens and of the Earth: Look thou and hearken unto Him alone. Man hath no guardian but Him, and none may bear part in his judgments

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, God best knoweth how long they continued there: Unto Him are the secrets of heaven and earth known; do thou make him to see and to hear. The inhabitants thereof have no protector besides Him; neither doth He suffer any one to have a share in the establishment or knowledge of his decree

George Sale · published 1734

And recite that which hath been revealed unto thee of the Scripture of thy Lord. There is none who can change His words, and thou wilt find no refuge beside Him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So, recite what thou art inspired with of the Book of thy Lord; there is no changing His words; nor shalt thou ever find a refuge beside Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And publish what hath been revealed to thee of the Book of thy Lord - none may change his words, - and thou shalt find no refuge beside Him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Read that which hath been revealed unto thee, of the book of thy Lord, without presuming to make any change therein: There is none who hath power to change his words; and thou shalt not find any to fly to, besides Him, if thou attempt it

George Sale · published 1734

Restrain thyself along with those who cry unto their Lord at morn and evening, seeking His Countenance; and let not thine eyes overlook them, desiring the pomp of the life of the world; and obey not him whose heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance, who followeth his own lust and whose case hath been abandoned

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and keep thyself patient, with those who call upon their Lord morning and evening, desiring His face; nor let thine eyes be turned from them, desiring the adornment of the life of this world; and obey not him whose heart we have made heedless of remembrance of us, and who follows his lusts, for his affair is ever in advance (of the truth)

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Be patient with those who call upon their Lord at morn and even, seeking his face: and let not thine eyes be turned away from them in quest of the pomp of this life; neither obey him whose heart we have made careless of the remembrance of Us, and who followeth his own lusts, and whose ways are unbridled

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Behave thy self with constancy towards those who call upon their Lord morning and evening, and who seek his favour; and let not thine eyes be turned away from them, seeking the pomp of this life; neither obey him whose heart We have caused to neglect the remembrance of us, and who followeth his lusts, and leaveth the truth behind him

George Sale · published 1734

Say: (It is) the truth from the Lord of you (all). Then whosoever will, let him believe, and whosoever will, let him disbelieve. Lo! We have prepared for disbelievers Fire. Its tent encloseth them. If they ask for showers, they will be showered with water like to molten lead which burneth the faces. Calamitous the drink and ill the resting-place

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But say, 'The truth is from your Lord, so let him who will, believe; and let him who will, disbelieve.' Verily, we have prepared for the evildoers a fire, sheets of which shall encompass them; and if they cry for help, they shall be helped with water like molten brass, which shall roast their faces: - an ill drink and an evil couch

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And SAY: the truth is from your Lord: let him then who will, believe; and let him who will, be an infidel. But for the offenders we have got ready the fire whose smoke shall enwrap them: and if they implore help, helped shall they be with water like molten brass which shall scald their Wretched the drink! and an unhappy couch

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And say, the truth is from your Lord; wherefore let him who will, believe, and let him who will, be incredulous. We have surely prepared for the unjust hell fire, the flame and smoke whereof shall surround them like a pavilion: And if they beg relief, they shall be relieved with water like molten brass, which shall scald their faces; O how miserable a portion, and how unhappy a couch

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! as for those who believe and do good works - Lo! We suffer not the reward of one whose work is goodly to be lost

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who believe and act aright,- verily, we will not waste the hire of him who does good works

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as to those who have believed and done the things that are right, - Verily we will not suffer the reward of him whose works were good, to perish

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As to those who believe, and do good works, we will not suffer the reward of him who shall work righteousness to perish

George Sale · published 1734

As for such, theirs will be Gardens of Eden, wherein rivers flow beneath them; therein they will be given armlets of gold and will wear green robes of finest silk and gold embroidery, reclining upon throne therein. Blest the reward, and fair the resting-place

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These, for them are gardens of Eden; beneath them rivers flow; they shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and shall wear green robes of silk, and of brocade; reclining therein on thrones;- pleasant is the reward, and goodly the couch

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

For them, the gardens of Eden, under whose shades shall rivers flow: decked shall they be therein with bracelets of gold, and green robes of silk and rich brocade shall they wear, reclining them therein on thrones. Blissful the reward! and a pleasant couch

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

For them are prepared gardens of eternal abode, which shall be watered by rivers; they shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and shall be clothed in green garments of fine silk and brocades; reposing themselves therein on thrones. O how happy a reward, and how easy a couch

George Sale · published 1734

Coin for them a similitude: Two men, unto one of whom We had assigned two gardens of grapes, and We had surrounded both with date-palms and had put between them tillage

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Strike out for them a parable: Two men, for one of whom we made two gardens of grapes, and surrounded them with palms, and put corn between the two

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And set forth to them as a parable two men; on one of whom we bestowed two gardens of grape vines, and surrounded both with palm trees, and placed corn fields between them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And propound unto them as a parable two men: On the one of whom We had bestowed two vineyards, and had surrounded them with palm-trees, and had caused corn to grow between them

George Sale · published 1734

Each of the gardens gave its fruit and withheld naught thereof. And We caused a river to gush forth therein

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Each of the two gardens brought forth its food and did not fail in aught. And we caused a river to gush forth amidst them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Each of the gardens did yield its fruit, and failed not thereof at all: And we caused a river to flow in their midst

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Each of the gardens brought forth its fruit every season, and failed not at all; and we caused a river to flow in the midst thereof

George Sale · published 1734

And he had fruit. And he said unto his comrade, when he spake with him: I am more than thee in wealth, and stronger in respect of men

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and he had fruit, and said unto his fellow, who was his next-door neighbour, 'I am more wealthy than thee, and mightier of household

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And this man received his fruit, and said, disputing with him, to his companion, "More have I than thou of wealth, and my family is mightier

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he had great abundance. And he said unto his companion by way of debate, I am superior to thee in wealth, and have a more powerful family

George Sale · published 1734

And he went into his garden, while he (thus) wronged himself. He said: I think not that all this will ever perish

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he went in unto his garden, having wronged himself: said he, 'I do not think that this will ever disappear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he went into his garden - to his own soul unjust. He said, "I do not think that this will ever perish

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he went into his garden, being guilty of injustice against his own soul, and said, I do not think that this garden will decay for ever

George Sale · published 1734

I think not that the Hour will ever come, and if indeed I am brought back unto my Lord I surely shall find better than this as a resort

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and I do not think that the hour is imminent; and if even I be sent back unto my Lord, I shall find a better one than it in exchange

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And I do not think that 'the Hour' will come: and even if I be taken back to my Lord, I shall surely find a better than it in exchange

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

neither do I think that the last hour will come: And although I should return unto my Lord, verily I shall find a better garden than this in exchange

George Sale · published 1734

His comrade, when he (thus) spake with him, exclaimed: Disbelievest thou in Him Who created thee of dust, then of a drop (of seed), and then fashioned thee a man

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said unto him his fellow, who was his next-door neighbour, 'Thou hast disbelieved in Him who created thee from earth, and then from a clot, then fashioned thee a man

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

His fellow said to him, disputing with him, "What ! hast thou no belief in him who created thee of the dust, then of the germs of life, then fashioned thee a perfect man

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And his companion said unto him, by way of debate, dost thou not believe in Him who created thee of the dust, and afterwards of seed; and then fashioned thee into a perfect man

George Sale · published 1734

But He is Allah, my Lord, and I ascribe unto my Lord no partner

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but, God, He is my Lord; nor will I associate any one with my Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But God is my Lord; and no other being will I associate with my Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as for me, God is my Lord; and I will not associate any other deity with my Lord

George Sale · published 1734

If only, when thou enteredst thy garden, thou hadst said: That which Allah willeth (will come to pass)! There is no strength save in Allah! Though thou seest me as less than thee in wealth and children

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Why couldst thou not have said, when thou didst go into thy garden, "What God pleases! there is no power save in God," - to look at, I am less than thee in wealth and children

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And why didst thou not say when thou enteredst thy garden, 'What God willeth! There is no power but in God.' Though thou seest that I have less than thou of wealth and children

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when thou enterest thy garden, wilt thou not say, what God pleaseth shall come to pass; there is no power but in God alone? Although thou seest me to be inferior to thee in wealth and number of children

George Sale · published 1734

Yet it may be that my Lord will give me better than thy garden, and will send on it a bolt from heaven, and some morning it will be a smooth hillside

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but haply my Lord will give me something better than thy garden, and will send upon it thunder-claps from the sky, and it shall be on the morrow bare slippery soil

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet haply my Lord may bestow on me better than thy garden, and may send his bolts upon it out of Heaven, so that the next dawn shall find it barren dust

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

my Lord is well able to bestow on me a better gift than thy garden, and to shoot his arrows against the same from heaven, so that it shall become barren dust

George Sale · published 1734

Or some morning the water thereof will be lost in the earth so that thou canst not make search for it

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

or on the morrow its water may be deeply sunk, so that thou canst not get thereat

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Or its water become deep sunk, so that thou art unable to find it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

or its water may sink deep into the earth, that thou canst not draw thereof

George Sale · published 1734

And his fruit was beset (with destruction). Then began he to wring his hands for all that he had spent upon it, when (now) it was all ruined on its trellises, and to say: Would that I had ascribed no partner to my Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And his fruits were encompassed, and on the morrow he turned down the palms of his hands for what he had spent thereon, for it was fallen down upon its trellises. And he said, 'Would that I had never associated any one with my Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And his fruits were encompassed by destruction. Then began he to turn down the palms of his hands at what he had spent on it; for its vines were falling down on their trellises, and he said, "Oh that I had not joined any other god to my Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And his possessions were encompassed with destruction, as his companion had forewarned him: Wherefore he began to turn down the palms of his hands out of sorrow and regret for that which he had expended thereon; for the vines thereof were fallen down on their trails: And he said, would to God that I had not associated any other deity with my Lord

George Sale · published 1734

And he had no troop of men to help him as against Allah, nor could he save himself

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And he had not any party to help him beside God, nor was he helped

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he had no host to help him instead of God, neither was he able to help himself

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he had no party to assist him, besides God, neither was he able to defend himself against his vengeance

George Sale · published 1734

In this case is protection only from Allah, the True, He is Best for reward, and best for consequence

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

In such a case the patronage is God's, the true; He is best at rewarding and best at bringing to an issue

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Protection in such a case is of God - the Truth: He is the best rewarder, and He bringeth to the best issue

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

In such case protection belongeth of right unto God alone; He is the best rewarder, and the best giver of success

George Sale · published 1734

And coin for them the similitude of the life of the world as water which We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingleth with it and then becometh dry twigs that the winds scatter. Allah is able to do all things

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Strike out for them, too, a parable of the life of this world; like water which we send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth is mingled therewith; - and on the morrow it is dried up, and the winds scatter it; for God is powerful over all

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And set before them a similitude of the present life. It is as water which we send down from Heaven, and the herb of the Earth is mingled with it, and on the morrow it becometh dry stubble which the winds scatter: for God hath power over all things

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And propound to them a similitude of the present life. It is like water which We send down from heaven; and the herb of the earth is mixed therewith, and after it hath been green and flourishing, in the morning it becometh dry stubble, which the winds scatter abroad: And God is able to do all things

George Sale · published 1734

Wealth and children are an ornament of the life of the world. But the good deeds which endure are better in thy Lord's sight for reward, and better in respect of hope

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Wealth and children are an adornment of the life of this world; but enduring good works are better with thy Lord, as a recompense, and better as a hope

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Wealth and children are the adornment of this present life: but good works, which are lasting, are better in the sight of thy Lord as to recompense, and better as to hope

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wealth and children are the ornaments of this present life: But good works, which are permanent, are better in the sight of thy Lord, with respect to the reward, and better with respect to hope

George Sale · published 1734

And (bethink you of) the Day when we remove the hills and ye see the earth emerging, and We gather them together so as to leave not one of them behind

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the day when we will move the mountains, and thou shalt see the (whole) earth stalking forth; and we will gather them, and will not leave one of them behind

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And call to mind the day when we will cause the mountains to pass away, and thou shalt see the earth a levelled plain, and we will gather mankind together, and not leave of them any one

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On a certain day We will cause the mountains to pass away, and thou shalt see the earth appearing plain and even; and We will gather mankind together, and We will not leave any one of them behind

George Sale · published 1734

And they are set before thy Lord in ranks (and it is said unto them): Now verily have ye come unto Us as We created you at the first. But ye thought that We had set no tryst for you

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then shall they be presented to thy Lord in ranks. - Now have ye come to us as we created you at first! nay, but ye thought that we would never make our promise good

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they shall be set before thy Lord in ranks: - "Now are ye come unto us as we created you at first: but ye thought that we should not make good to you the promise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they shall be set before thy Lord in distinct order, and He shall say unto them, now are ye come unto us naked, as We created you the first time: But ye thought that We should not perform our promise unto you

George Sale · published 1734

And the Book is placed, and thou seest the guilty fearful of that which is therein, and they say: What kind of a Book is this that leaveth not a small thing nor a great thing but hath counted it! And they find all that they did confronting them, and thy Lord wrongeth no-one

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the Book shall be placed, and thou shalt see the sinners in fear of what is in it; and they will say, ' Alas, for us! what ails this Book, it leaves neither small nor great things alone, without numbering them?' and they shall find present what they have done; and thy Lord will not wrong any one

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And each shall have his book put into his hand: and thou shalt see the wicked in alarm at that which is therein: and they shall say, "O woe to us! what meaneth this Book? It leaveth neither small nor great unnoted down!" And they shall find all that they have wrought present to them, and thy Lord will not deal unjustly with any one

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the book wherein every one's actions are recorded shall be put into his hand; and thou shalt see the wicked in great terror, because of that which is written therein, and they shall say, Alas for us! What meaneth this book? It omitteth neither a small action nor a great one, but it compriseth the same; and they shall find that which they have wrought, present before their eyes: And thy Lord will not deal unjustly with any one

George Sale · published 1734

And (remember) when We said unto the angels: Fall prostrate before Adam, and they fell prostrate, all save Iblis. He was of the jinn, so he rebelled against his Lord's command. Will ye choose him and his seed for your protecting friends instead of Me, when they are an enemy unto you? Calamitous is the exchange for evil-doers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when we said to the angels, ' Adore Adam,' they adored him, save only Iblis, who was of the ginn, who revolted from the bidding of his Lord. 'What! will ye then take him and his seed as patrons, rather than me, when they are foes of yours? bad for the wrong-doers is the exchange

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When we said to the angels, "Prostrate yourselves before Adam," they all prostrated them save Eblis, who was of the Djinn, and revolted from his Lord's behest. behest. - What! will ye then take him and his offspring as patrons rather than Me? and they your enemies? Sad exchange for the ungodly

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Remember when We said unto the angels, worship ye Adam: And they all worshipped him, except Eblis, who was one of the genii, and departed from the command of his Lord. Will ye therefore take him and his offspring for your patrons besides Me, notwithstanding they are your enemies? Miserable shall such a change be to the ungodly

George Sale · published 1734

I made them not to witness the creation of the heavens and the earth, nor their own creation; nor choose I misleaders for (My) helpers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

I did not make them witnesses of the creation of the heavens and the earth, nor of the creation of themselves, nor did I take those who lead astray for my supporters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

I made them not witnesses of the creation of the Heavens and of the Earth, nor of their own creation, neither did I take seducers as my helpers

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

I called not them to be present at the creation of the heavens and of the earth, nor at the creation of themselves, neither did I take those seducers for my assistants

George Sale · published 1734

And (be mindful of) the Day when He will say: Call those partners of Mine whom ye pretended. Then they will cry unto them, but they will not hear their prayer, and We shall set a gulf of doom between them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

On the day when He shall say, 'Call ye my partners whom ye pretend:' and they shall call on them, but they shall not answer them; and we will set the vale of perdition between them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On a certain day, God shall say, "Call ye on the companions ye joined with me, deeming them to be gods:" and they shall call on them, but they shall not answer them: then will we place a valley of perdition between them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On a certain day, God shall say unto the idolaters, call those whom ye imagined to be my companions, to protect you: And they shall call them, but they shall not answer them; and We will place a valley of destruction between them

George Sale · published 1734

And the guilty behold the Fire and know that they are about to fall therein, and they find no way of escape thence

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and the sinners shall see the fire, and shall think that they are going to fall therein, and shall find no escape therefrom

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the wicked shall see the fire, and shall have a foreboding that they shall be flung into it, and they shall find no escape from it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the wicked shall see hell fire; and they shall know that they shall be thrown into the same, and they shall find no way to avoid it

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We have displayed for mankind in this Qur'an all manner of similitudes, but man is more than anything contentious

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We have turned about in this Qur'an for men every parable; but man is ever at most things a caviller

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And now in this Koran we have presented to man similitudes of every kind: but, at most things is man a caviller

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And now have We variously propounded unto men, in this Koran, a parable of every kind; but man cavilleth at most things therein

George Sale · published 1734

And naught hindereth mankind from believing when the guidance cometh unto them, and from asking forgiveness of their Lord unless (it be that they wish) that the judgment of the men of old should come upon them or (that) they should be confronted with the Doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Naught prevented men from believing when the guidance came to them, or from asking pardon of their Lord, except the coming on them of the course of those of yore, or the coming of the torment before their eyes

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And what, now that guidance is come to them, letteth men from believing and from asking forgiveness of their Lord - unless they wait till that the doom of the ancients overtake them, or the chastisement come upon them in the sight of the universe

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Yet nothing hindreth men from believing, now a direction is come unto them, and from asking pardon of their Lord, excepting that they wait until the punishment of their predecessors come to be inflicted on them, or that the chastisement of the next life come upon them publicly

George Sale · published 1734

We send not the messengers save as bearers of good news and warners. Those who disbelieve contend with falsehood in order to refute the Truth thereby. And they take Our revelations and that wherewith they are threatened as a jest

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

We sent not prophets save as heralds of glad tidings and as warners; but those who misbelieve wrangle with vain speech to make void the truth therewith; and they take my signs and the warnings given them as a jest

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We send not our Sent Ones but to announce and to warn: but the infidels cavil with vain words in order to refute the truth; and they treat my signs and their own warnings with scorn

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We send not our messengers, but to bear good tidings, and to denounce threats. Those who believe not, dispute with vain arguments, that they may thereby render the truth of no effect: And they hold my signs, and the admonitions which have been made them, in derision

George Sale · published 1734

And who doth greater wrong than he who hath been reminded of the revelations of his Lord, yet turneth away from them and forgetteth what his hands send forward (to the Judgment)? Lo! on their hearts We have placed coverings so that they understand not, and in their ears a deafness. And though thou call them to the guidance, in that case they can never be led aright

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Who is more unjust than he who, being reminded of the signs of his Lord, turns away therefrom, and forgets what his hands have done before? verily, we will place veils upon their hearts lest they should understand, and dullness in their ears! And if thou shouldst call them to the guidance, they will not be guided then for ever

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But who is worse than he who when told of the signs of his Lord turneth him away and forgetteth what in time past his hands have wrought? Truly we have thrown veils over their hearts lest they should understand this Koran, and into their ears a heaviness: And if thou bid them to "the guidance" yet will they not even then be guided ever

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And who is more unjust than he who hath been acquainted with the signs of his Lord, and retireth afar off from the same, and forgetteth that which his hands have formerly committed? Verily We have cast veils over their hearts, lest they should understand the Koran, and into their ears thickness of hearing: If thou invite them to the true direction, yet will they not therefore be directed for ever

George Sale · published 1734

Thy Lord is the Forgiver, Full of Mercy. If He took them to task (now) for what they earn, He would hasten on the doom for them; but theirs is an appointed term from which they will find no escape

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But thy Lord is forgiving, endowed with mercy; were He to punish them for what they have earned He would have hastened for them the torment. Nay rather, they have their appointed time, and shall never find a refuge beside Him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The gracious one, full of compassion, is thy Lord! if he would have chastised them for their demerits he would have hastened their chastisement. But they have a time fixed for the accomplishment of our menaces: and beside God they shall find no refuge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thy Lord is gracious, indued with mercy; if He would have punished them for that which they have committed, He would doubtless have hastened their punishment: But a threat hath been denounced against them, and they shall find no refuge, besides Him

George Sale · published 1734

And (all) those townships! We destroyed them when they did wrong, and We appointed a fixed time for their destruction

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

These cities, we destroyed them when they were unjust; and for their destruction we set an appointed time

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And those cities did we destroy when they became impious; and of their coming destruction we gave them warning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And those former cities did We destroy, when they acted unjustly; and We gave them previous warning of their destruction

George Sale · published 1734

And when Moses said unto his servant: I will not give up until I reach the point where the two rivers meet, though I march on for ages

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when Moses said to his servant, 'I will not cease until I reach the confluence of the two seas, or else I will go on for years

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Remember when Moses said to his servant, "I will not stop till I reach the confluence of the two seas, or for years will I journey on

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember when Moses said unto his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, I will not cease to go forward, until I come to the place where the two seas meet; or I will travel for a long space of time

George Sale · published 1734

And when they reached the point where the two met, they forgot their fish, and it took its way into the waters, being free

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But when they reached the confluence of the two they forgot their fish, and it took its way in the sea with a free course

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But when they reached their confluence, they forgot their fish, and it took its way in the sea at will

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But when they were arrived at the meeting of the two seas, they forgot their fish, which they had taken with them; and the fish took its way freely in the sea

George Sale · published 1734

And when they had gone further, he said unto his servant: Bring us our breakfast. Verily we have found fatigue in this our journey

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And when they had passed by, he said to his servant, 'Bring us our dinners, for we have met with toil from this journey of ours

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when they had passed on, said Moses to his servant, "Bring us our morning meal; for now have we incurred weariness from this journey

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And when they had passed beyond that place, Moses said unto his servant, bring us our dinner; for now are we fatigued with this our journey

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Didst thou see, when we took refuge on the rock, and I forgot the fish - and none but Satan caused me to forget to mention it - it took its way into the waters by a marvel

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'What thinkest thou? when we resorted to the rock, then, verily, I forgot the fish, but it was only Satan who made me forget it, lest I should remember it; and it took its way in the set wondrously

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "What thinkest thou? When we repaired to the rock for rest I forgot the fish; and none but Satan made me forget it, so as not to mention it; and it hath taken its way in the sea in a wondrous sort

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

His servant answered, dost thou know what has befallen me? When we took up our lodging at the rock, verily I forgot the fish: And none made me to forget it, except Satan, that I should not remind thee of it. And the fish took its way in the sea, in a wonderful manner

George Sale · published 1734

He said: This is that which we have been seeking. So they retraced their steps again

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'This is what we were searching for.' So they turned back upon their footsteps, following them up

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "It is this we were in quest of." And they both went back retracing their footsteps

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moses said, this is what we sought after. And they both went back, returning by the way they came

George Sale · published 1734

Then found they one of Our slaves, unto whom We had given mercy from Us, and had taught him knowledge from Our presence

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then they found a servant of our servants, to whom we had given mercy from ourselves, and had taught him knowledge from before us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then found they one of our servants to whom we had vouchsafed our mercy, and whom we had instructed with our knowledge

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And coming to the rock they found one of our servants, unto whom We had granted mercy from us, and whom We had taught wisdom from before us

George Sale · published 1734

Moses said unto him: May I follow thee, to the end that thou mayst teach me right conduct of that which thou hast been taught

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said Moses to him, 'Shall I follow thee, so that thou mayest teach me, from what thou hast been taught, the right way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Moses said to him, "Shall I follow thee that thou teach me, for guidance, of that which thou too hast been taught

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Moses said unto him, shall I follow thee, that thou mayest teach me part of that which thou hast been taught, for a direction unto me

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Lo! thou canst not bear with me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

said he, 'Verily, thou canst never have patience with me

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Verily, thou canst not have patience with me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, verily thou canst not bear with me

George Sale · published 1734

How canst thou bear with that whereof thou canst not compass any knowledge

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How canst thou be patient in what thou comprehendest no knowledge of

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

How canst thou be patient in matters whose meaning thou comprehendest not

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

For how canst thou patiently suffer those things, the knowledge whereof thou dost not comprehend

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Allah willing, thou shalt find me patient and I shall not in aught gainsay thee

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'Thou wilt find me, if God will, patient; nor will I rebel against thy bidding

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Thou shalt find me patient if God please, nor will I disobey thy bidding

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moses replied, thou shalt find me patient, if God please; neither will I be disobedient unto thee in any thing

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Well, if thou go with me, ask me not concerning aught till I myself make mention of it unto thee

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'Then, if thou followest me, ask me not about anything until I begin for them the mention of it

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Then, if thou follow me, ask me not of aught until I have given thee an account thereof

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He said, if thou follow me therefore, ask me not concerning any thing, until I shall declare the meaning thereof unto thee

George Sale · published 1734

So they twain set out till, when they were in the ship, he made a hole therein. (Moses) said: Hast thou made a hole therein to drown the folk thereof? Thou verily hast done a dreadful thing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So they set out until when they rode in the bark, he scuttled it. Said he, 'Hast thou scuttled it to drown its crew? Thou hast produced a strange thing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So they both went on, till they embarked in a ship, and he - the unknown - staved it in. "What!" said Moses, "hast thou staved it in that thou mayest drown its crew? a strange thing now hast thou done

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

So they both went on by the sea shore, until they went up into a ship; and he made a hole therein. And Moses said unto him, hast thou made a hole therein, that thou mightest drown those who are on board? Now hast thou done a strange thing

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not bear with me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'Did I not tell thee, verily, thou canst never have patience with me

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not have patience with me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, did I not tell thee that thou couldest not bear with me

George Sale · published 1734

(Moses) said: Be not wroth with me that I forgot, and be not hard upon me for my fault

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'Rebuke me not for forgetting, and impose not on me a difficult command

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Chide me not that I forgat, nor lay on me a hard command

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moses said, rebuke me not, because I did forget; and impose not on me a difficulty in what I am commanded

George Sale · published 1734

So they twain journeyed on till, when they met a lad, he slew him. (Moses) said: What! Hast thou slain an innocent soul who hath slain no man? Verily thou hast done a horrid thing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So they set out until they met a boy, and he killed him. And he (Moses) said, 'Hast thou killed a pure person without (his killing) a person? thou hast produced an unheard-of thing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then went they on till they met a youth, and he slew him. Said Moses, "Hast thou slain him who is free from guilt of blood? Now hast thou wrought a grievous thing

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore they left the ship and proceeded, until they met with a youth; and he slew him. Moses said, hast thou slain an innocent person, without his having killed another? Now hast thou committed an unjust action

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not bear with me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'Did I not tell thee, verily, thou canst not have patience with me

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not have patience with me

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, did I not tell thee that thou couldest not bear with me

George Sale · published 1734

(Moses) said: If I ask thee after this concerning aught, keep not company with me. Thou hast received an excuse from me

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'If I ask thee about anything after it, then do not accompany me. Now hast thou arrived at my excuse

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Moses said, "If after this I ask thee aught, then let me be thy comrade no longer; but now hast thou my excuse

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moses said, if I ask thee concerning any thing hereafter, suffer me not to accompany thee: Now hast thou received an excuse from me

George Sale · published 1734

So they twain journeyed on till, when they came unto the folk of a certain township, they asked its folk for food, but they refused to make them guests. And they found therein a wall upon the point of falling into ruin, and he repaired it. (Moses) said: If thou hadst wished, thou couldst have taken payment for it

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So they set out until when they came to the people of a city; and they asked the people thereof for food; but they refused to entertain them. And they found therein a wall which wanted to fall to pieces, and he set it upright. Said (Moses), 'Hadst thou pleased thou mightst certainly have had a hire for this

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They went on till they came to the people of a city. Of this people they asked food, but they refused them for guests. And they found in it a wall that was about to fall, and he set it upright. Said Moses, "If thou hadst wished, for this thou mightest have obtained pay

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They went forwards therefore, until they came to the inhabitants of a certain city: And they asked food of the inhabitants thereof; but they refused to receive them. And they found therein a wall, which was ready to fall down; and he set it upright. Whereupon Moses said unto him, if thou wouldest, thou mightest doubtless have received a reward for it

George Sale · published 1734

He said: This is the parting between thee and me! I will announce unto thee the interpretation of that thou couldst not bear with patience

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'This is the parting between me and thee. I will give thee the interpretation of that with which thou couldst not have patience

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "This is the parting point between me and thee. But I will first tell thee the meaning of that which thou couldst not await with patience

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, this shall be a separation between me and thee: But I will first declare unto thee the signification of that which thou couldest not bear with patience

George Sale · published 1734

As for the ship, it belonged to poor people working on the river, and I wished to mar it, for there was a king behind them who is taking every ship by force

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

As for the bark it belonged to poor people, who toiled on the sea, and I wished to damage it, for behind it was a king who seized on every bark by force

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

As to the vessel, it belonged to poor men who toiled upon the sea, and I was minded to damage it, for in their rear was a king who seized every ship by force

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The vessel belonged to certain poor men, who did their business in the sea: And I was minded to render it unserviceable, because there was a king behind them, who took every sound ship by force

George Sale · published 1734

And as for the lad, his parents were believers and we feared lest he should oppress them by rebellion and disbelief

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And as for the youth, his parents were believers, and we feared lest he should impose upon them rebellion and misbelief

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

As to the youth his parents were believers, and we feared lest he should trouble them by error and infidelity

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As to the youth, his parents were true believers; and we feared lest he, being an unbeliever, should oblige them to suffer his perverseness and ingratitude

George Sale · published 1734

And we intended that their Lord should change him for them for one better in purity and nearer to mercy

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So we desired that their Lord would give them in exchange a better one than him in purity, and nearer in filial affection

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we desired that their Lord might give them in his place a child, better than he in virtue, and nearer to filial piety

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore we desired that their Lord might give them a more righteous child in exchange for him, and one more affectionate towards them

George Sale · published 1734

And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphan boys in the city, and there was beneath it a treasure belonging to them, and their father had been righteous, and thy Lord intended that they should come to their full strength and should bring forth their treasure as a mercy from their Lord; and I did it not upon my own command. Such is the interpretation of that wherewith thou couldst not bear

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And as for the wall, it belonged to two orphan youths in the city, and beneath it was a treasure belonging to them both, and their father was a righteous man, and their Lord desired that they should reach puberty, and then take out their treasure as a mercy from thy Lord; and I did it not on my own bidding. That is the interpretation of what thou couldst not have patience with

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And as to the wall, it belonged to two orphan youths in the city, and beneath it was their treasure: and their father was a righteous man: and thy Lord desired that they should reach the age of strength, and take forth their treasure through the mercy of thy Lord. And not of mine own will have I done this. This is the interpretation of that which thou couldst not bear with patience

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the wall belonged to two orphan youths in the city, and under it was a treasure hidden which belonged to them; and their father was a righteous man: And thy Lord was pleased that they should attain their full age, and take forth their treasure, through the mercy of thy Lord. And I did not what thou hast seen of mine own will, but by God's direction. This is the interpretation of that which thou couldest not bear with patience

George Sale · published 1734

They will ask thee of Dhu'l-Qarneyn. Say: I shall recite unto you a remembrance of him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they will ask thee about Dhu 'l Qarnain, say, 'I will recite to you a mention of him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They will ask thee of Dhoulkarnain [the two-horned]. SAY: I will recite to you an account of him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The Jews will ask thee concerning Dhu'lkarnein. Answer, I will rehearse unto you an account of him

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We made him strong in the land and gave him unto every thing a road

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

verily, we established for him in the earth, and we gave him a way to everything

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We stablished his power upon the earth, and made for him a way to everything

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We made him powerful in the earth, and We gave him means to accomplish every thing he pleased

George Sale · published 1734

And he followed a road

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and he followed a way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And a route he followed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he followed his way

George Sale · published 1734

Till, when he reached the setting-place of the sun, he found it setting in a muddy spring, and found a people thereabout. We said: O Dhu'l-Qarneyn! Either punish or show them kindness

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

until when he reached the setting of the sun, he found it setting in a black muddy spring, and he found thereat a people.' We said, 'O Dhu 'l Qarnain! thou mayest either torment these people, or treat them well

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Until when he reached the setting of the sun, he found it to set in a miry fount; and hard by he found a people. We said, "O Dhoulkarnain! either chastise or treat them generously

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

until he came to the place where the sun setteth; and he found it to set in a spring of black mud; and he found near the same a certain people. And we said, O Dhu'lkarnein, either punish this people, or use gentleness towards them

George Sale · published 1734

He said: As for him who doeth wrong, we shall punish him, and then he will be brought back unto his Lord, Who will punish him with awful punishment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'As for him who does wrong, I will torment him, then shall be be sent back to his Lord, and He will torment him with An unheard-of torment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

The impious," said he, "will we surely chastise;" then shall he be taken back to his Lord, and he will chastise him with a grievous chastisement

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, whosoever of them shall commit injustice, we will surely punish him in this world; afterwards shall he return unto his Lord, and He shall punish him with a severe punishment

George Sale · published 1734

But as for him who believeth and doeth right, good will be his reward, and We shall speak unto him a mild command

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but as for him who believes and acts aright, for him is an excellent reward, and we will tell him our easy bidding

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as to him who believeth and doeth that which is right, he shall have a generous recompense, and we will lay on them our easy behests

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But whosoever believeth, and doth that which is right, shall receive the most excellent reward, and We will give him in command that which is easy

George Sale · published 1734

Then he followed a road

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then he followed a way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then followed he a route

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Then he continued his way

George Sale · published 1734

Till, when he reached the rising-place of the sun, he found it rising on a people for whom We had appointed no shelter therefrom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

until when he reached the rising of the sun, he found it rise upon a people to whom we had given no shelter therefrom

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Until when he reached the rising of the sun he found it to rise on a people to whom we had given no shelter from it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

until he came to the place where the sun riseth; and he found it to rise on certain people, unto whom We had not given any thing wherewith to shelter themselves therefrom

George Sale · published 1734

So (it was). And We knew all concerning him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So! And we comprehended the knowledge of what (forces) he had with him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Thus it was. And we had full knowledge of the forces that were with him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Thus it was; and we comprehended with our knowledge the forces which were with him

George Sale · published 1734

Then he followed a road

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then he followed a way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Then followed he a route

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he prosecuted his journey from south to north

George Sale · published 1734

Till, when he came between the two mountains, he found upon their hither side a folk that scarce could understand a saying

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

until when he reached the point between the two mountains, he found below them both a people who could scarcely understand speech

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Until he came between the two mountains, beneath which he found a people who scarce understood a language

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

until he came between the two mountains; beneath which he found certain people, who could scarce understand what was said

George Sale · published 1734

They said: O Dhu'l-Qarneyn! Lo! Gog and Magog are spoiling the land. So may we pay thee tribute on condition that thou set a barrier between us and them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They said, 'O Dhu 'l Qarnain! verily, Yagug and Magug are doing evil in the land. Shall we then pay thee tribute, on condition that thou set between us and them a rampart

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They said, "O Dhoulkarnain! verily, Gog and Magog waste this land; shall we then pay thee tribute, so thou build a rampart between us and them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they said, O Dhu'lkarnein, verily Gog and Magog waste the land; shall we therefore pay thee tribute, on condition that thou build a rampart between us and them

George Sale · published 1734

He said: That wherein my Lord hath established me is better (than your tribute). Do but help me with strength (of men), I will set between you and them a bank

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

He said, 'What my Lord hath established me in is better; so help me with strength, and I will set between you and them a barrier

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Better than your tribute is the might wherewith my Lord hath strengthened me; but help me strenuously, and I will set a barrier between you and them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, the power wherewith my Lord hath strengthened me, is better than your tribute: But assist me strenuously, and I will set a strong wall between you and them

George Sale · published 1734

Give me pieces of iron - till, when he had levelled up (the gap) between the cliffs, he said: Blow! - till, when he had made it a fire, he said: Bring me molten copper to pour thereon

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Bring me pigs of iron until they fill up the space between the two mountain sides.' Said he, 'Blow until it makes it a fire.' Said he, 'Bring me, that I may pour over it, molten brass

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Bring me blocks of iron," - until when it filled the space between the mountain sides - "Ply," said he, "your bellows," - until when he had made it red with heat (fire), he said, - "Bring me molten brass that I may pour upon it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Bring me iron in large pieces, until it fill up the space between the two sides of these mountains. And he said to the workmen, blow with your bellows, until it make the iron red hot as fire. And he said further, bring me molten brass, that I may pour upon it

George Sale · published 1734

And (Gog and Magog) were not able to surmount, nor could they pierce (it)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

So they could not scale it, and they could not tunnel it

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Gog and Magog were not able to scale it, neither were they able to dig through it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore, when this wall was finished, Gog and Magog could not scale it, neither could they dig through it

George Sale · published 1734

He said: This is a mercy from my Lord; but when the promise of my Lord cometh to pass, He will lay it low, for the promise of my Lord is true

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'This is a mercy from my Lord; but when the promise of my Lord comes to pass, He will make it as dust, for the promise of my Lord is true

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This," said he, "is a mercy from my Lord: But when the promise of my Lord shall come to pass, he will turn it to dust; and the promise of my Lord is true

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And Dhu'lkarnein said, this is a mercy from my Lord: But when the prediction of my Lord shall come to be fulfilled, he shall reduce the wall to dust; and the prediction of my Lord is true

George Sale · published 1734

And on that day we shall let some of them surge against others, and the Trumpet will be blown. Then We shall gather them together in one gathering

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we left some of them to surge on that day over others, and the trumpet will be blown, and we will gather them together

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

On that day we will let them dash like billows one over another; and there shall be a blast on the trumpet, and we will gather them together in a body

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

On that day We will suffer some of them to press tumultuously like waves on others; and the trumpet shall be sounded, and We will gather them in a body together

George Sale · published 1734

On that day we shall present hell to the disbelievers, plain to view

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we will set forth hell on that day before the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we will set Hell on that day close before the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We will set hell, on that day, before the unbelievers

George Sale · published 1734

Those whose eyes were hoodwinked from My reminder, and who could not bear to hear

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

whose eyes were veiled from my Reminder, and who were unable to hear

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whose eyes were veiled from my warning, and who had no power to hear

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

whose eyes have been veiled from my remembrance, and who could not hear my words

George Sale · published 1734

Do the disbelievers reckon that they can choose My bondmen as protecting friends beside Me? Lo! We have prepared hell as a welcome for the disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

What! did those who misbelieve reckon that they could take my servants for patrons beside me? Verily, we have prepared hell for the misbelievers to alight in

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

What! do the infidels think that they can take my servants as their patrons, beside Me? Verily, we have got Hell ready as the abode of the infidels

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do the unbelievers think that I will not punish them, for that they take my servants for their protectors besides me? Verily We have prepared hell for the abode of the infidels

George Sale · published 1734

Say: Shall We inform you who will be the greatest losers by their works

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Shall we inform you of those who lose most by their works

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: Shall we tell you who they are that have lost their labour most

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, shall We declare unto you those whose works are vain

George Sale · published 1734

Those whose effort goeth astray in the life of the world, and yet they reckon that they do good work

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

those who erred in their endeavours after the life of this world, and who think they are doing good deeds

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whose aim in the present life hath been mistaken, and who deem that what they do is right

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

whose endeavour in the present life hath been wrongly directed, and who think they do the work which is right

George Sale · published 1734

Those are they who disbelieve in the revelations of their Lord and in the meeting with Him. Therefor their works are vain, and on the Day of Resurrection We assign no weight to them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Those who misbelieve in the signs of their Lord and in meeting Him, vain are their works; and we will not give them right weight on the resurrection day

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They are those who believe not in the signs of the Lord, or that they shall ever meet him. Vain, therefore, are their works; and no weight will we allow them on the day of resurrection

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

These are they who believe not in the signs of their Lord, or that they shall be assembled before Him; wherefore their works are vain, and We will not allow them any weight on the day of resurrection

George Sale · published 1734

That is their reward: hell, because they disbelieved, and made a jest of Our revelations and Our messengers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

That is their reward, - hell! for that they misbelieved and took my signs and my apostles as a mockery

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This shall be their reward - Hell. Because they were unbelievers, and treated my signs and my Apostles with scorn

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall be their reward, namely, hell; for that they have disbelieved, and have held my signs and my apostles in derision

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! those who believe and do good works, theirs are the Gardens of Paradise for welcome

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, those who believe and act aright, for them are gardens of Paradise to alight in

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But as for those who believe and do the things that are right, they shall have the gardens of Paradise for their abode

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But as for those who believe and do good works, they shall have the gardens of paradise for their abode

George Sale · published 1734

Wherein they will abide, with no desire to be removed from thence

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

to dwell therein for aye, and they shall crave no change therefrom

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They shall remain therein for ever: they shall wish for no change from it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

they shall remain therein for ever; they shall wish for no change therein

George Sale · published 1734

Say: Though the sea became ink for the Words of my Lord, verily the sea would be used up before the words of my Lord were exhausted, even though We brought the like thereof to help

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'Were the sea ink for the words of my Lord, the sea would surely fail before the words of my Lord fail; aye, though we brought as much ink again

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: Should the sea become ink, to write the words of my Lord, the sea would surely fail ere the words of my Lord would fail, though we brought its like in aid

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, if the sea were ink to write the words of my Lord, verily the sea would fail, before the words of my Lord would fail; although We added another sea like unto it as a farther supply

George Sale · published 1734

Say: I am only a mortal like you. My Lord inspireth in me that your Allah is only One Allah. And whoever hopeth for the meeting with his Lord, let him do righteous work, and make none sharer of the worship due unto his Lord

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'I am only a mortal like yourselves; I am inspired that your God is only one God. Then let him who hopes to meet his Lord act righteous acts, and join none in the service of his Lord

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: In sooth I am only a man like you. It hath been revealed to me that your God is one only God: let him then who hopeth to meet his Lord work a righteous work: nor let him give any other creature a share in the worship of his Lord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, verily I am only a man as ye are. It is revealed unto me that your God is one only God: Let him therefore who hopeth to meet his Lord, work a righteous work; and let him not make any other to partake in the worship of his Lord

George Sale · published 1734