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He has forbidden you carrion, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and what was dedicated to other than God. But if anyone is compelled, without desiring or exceeding, he commits no sin. God is Forgiving and Merciful.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Compare translations (4)Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and swineflesh, and that which hath been immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah. But he who is driven by necessity, neither craving nor transgressing, it is no sin for him. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful
Sources
Translation Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·Public domain — copyright term expired
Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·1930 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Edward Henry Palmer1840–1882 · published 1880
He has only forbidden for you what is dead, and blood, and flesh of swine, and whatsoever has been consecrated to other than God; but he who is forced, neither revolting nor transgressing, it is in no sin for him; verily, God is forgiving and merciful
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
But that which dieth of itself, and blood, and swine's flesh, and that over which any other name than that of God hath been invoked, is forbidden you. But he who shall partake of them by constraint, without lust or wilfulness, no sin shall be upon him. Verily God is Indulgent, Merciful
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Verily he hath forbidden you to eat that which dieth of itself, and blood, and swine's flesh, and that on which any other name but God's hath been invocated. But he who is forced by necessity, not lusting, nor returning to transgress, it shall be no crime in him if he eat of those things, for God is gracious and merciful
Sources
Translation George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·1734 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Other languages (18)Shqip · Albanian
Në të vërtetë, Ai jua ka ndaluar vetëm ngordhësirën, gjakun, mishin e derrit dhe atë që është therur jo në emër të Allahut. Por, nëse ndokush detyrohet të hajë diçka prej tyre, pa dashur të mëkatojë dhe pa i kaluar kufijtë, për të nuk ka gjynah. Vërtet, Allahu është Falës i Madh e Mëshirëplotë.
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বাংলা · Bengali
নিশ্চয় তিনি তোমাদের উপর হারাম করেছেন মৃত জন্তু, রক্ত, শূকরের মাংস এবং যা আল্লাহর নাম ছাড়া অন্য কারো নামে যবহ করা হয়েছে। কিন্তু যে কেউ নিরুপায় হয়ে খেতে বাধ্য হয় অথচ সে অবাধ্য এবং সীমালঙ্ঘনকারী নয়, তার কোন পাপ হবে না। নিশ্চয় আল্লাহ অতি ক্ষমাশীল, পরম দয়ালু।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
On vam, doista, zabranjuje: strv, krv, svinjsko meso i ono što je prineseno kao žrtva u nečije drugo ime, a ne u Allahovo. A onome koji bude primoran, ne svojom voljom i ne pretjerujući, nije mu grijeh. Allah je, doista, Onaj Koji oprašta grijehe i milostiv je.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
On vam, doista, zabranjuje: strv, krv, svinjsko meso i ono što je prineseno kao žrtva u nečije drugo ime, a ne u Allahovo. A onome koji bude primoran, ne svojom voljom i ne pretjerujući, nije mu grijeh. Allah je, doista, Onaj Koji oprašta grijehe i milostiv je.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Anndee ko o Harminani on, ko jiibe (jiiba), e ƴiiƴam, e teewu kose, e [huunde hirsiraande] daginiraande ko woori Allah. Kala on duñaaɗo [e ñaamugol ɗum] hara wanaa ɓewɗo wanaa jaggituɗo, bakkaatu fawaaki mo. Pellet Allah ko ya'fotooɗo Yurmotooɗo.
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ქართული · Georgian
მან [ალლაჰმა] თქვენთვის აკრძალა მხოლოდ მკვდარი ცხოველი (ლეში), სისხლი, ღორის ხორცი და ის, რაც დაკლულია (მსხვერპლად) ალლაჰის გარდა სხვისთვის. ხოლო ვინც იძულებული გახდება (შიმშილის გამო აკრძალულის ჭამაზე, რათა არ დაიღუპოს), სურვილის გარეშე და გადამეტების გარეშე [არა სიამოვნებისთვის და არა გადაჭარბებით], — მასზე არ არის ცოდვა, რადგან ჭეშმარიტად, ალლაჰი მპატიებელი, შემწყალებელია.
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Deutsch · German
Verboten hat Er euch (von den Speisen) nur Verendetes, Blut, Schweinefleisch und das, worüber ein anderer (Name) als Allah(s) angerufen worden ist. Wer aber gezwungen ist (und sich in einer Zwangslage befindet), ohne (übertreibend) zu begehren oder (das Maß) zu überschreiten, für den ist es keine Sünde. Wahrlich, Allah ist allvergebend und barmherzig.
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Ελληνικά · Greek
Στ’ αλήθεια, σας απαγόρεψε (να καταναλώνετε) μόνο τα νεκρά (ζώα και πουλιά που δεν σφαγιάστηκαν σύμφωνα με τον Ισλαμικό τρόπο), το αίμα, τη σάρκα του χοίρου και οποιοδήποτε ζώο που όταν σφάχτηκε αναφέρθηκε το όνομα άλλου εκτός του Αλλάχ. Αν όμως κάποιος αναγκάστηκε (να καταναλώσει κάτι απ' αυτά τα προαναφερόμενα) χωρίς να το καταναλώσει από επιθυμία, ούτε να υπερβεί (το όριο της αναγκαιότητας), δεν υπάρχει αμαρτία σ' αυτόν. Στ’ αλήθεια ο Αλλάχ είναι Γαφούρ (Αυτός που συγχωρεί τα πάντα) και Ραχείμ (Πολυεύσπλαχνος).
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हिन्दी · Hindi
उस (अल्लाह) ने तो तुमपर केवल मुर्दार[92] और ख़ून और सूअर का माँस और हर वह चीज़ हराम की है, जिसपर ग़ैरुल्लाह (अल्लाह के अलावा) का नाम पुकारा जाए। फिर जो (इनमें से कोई चीज़ खाने पर) विवश हो जाए, इस हाल में कि वह न अवज्ञा करने वाला हो और न सीमा से आगे बढ़ने वाला, तो उसपर कोई दोष नहीं। निःसंदेह अल्लाह अति क्षमाशील, अत्यंत दयावान् है।[93]
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Italiano · Italian
In verità Lui vi ha proibito la carogna, il sangue e la carne di maiale, e tutto ciò che è stato sacrificato all’infuori di Allāh; chi è stato costretto a mangiarne contro la propria volontà e non va oltre il necessario, non farà peccato: in verità Allāh è Perdonatore, Misericordioso.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
173. Jis uždraudė jums tik Maita (negyvus gyvūnus) ir kraują, ir kiaulės mėsą, ir tai, kas paskersta kaip auka kitų nei Allaho vardan (arba buvo paskersta stabams, neminint Allaho Vardo skerdimo metu). Tačiau, jei kas nors yra priverstas, esant būtinam reikalui, nenorint tyčia nepaklusti ar peržengti nustatytas ribas, - tada nėra jam nuodėmės. Iš tiesų, Allahas yra Dažnai Atleidžiantis, Gailestingiausiasis.
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Kan Inni isin irratti dhorgamaa taasise baktii, dhiiga, foon booyyeetiifi waan (maqaan) Rabbiin malee (yeroo gorra'amu) isa irratti ol fuudhame qofa. Namni (nyaachutti) rakkifame shiftaafii daangaa dabraa tahuun maleetti (yoo nyaate) badiin isarra hin jiru. Rabbiin akkaan mararfataa rahmata godhaadha. [60]
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Русский · Russian
Воистину, Он запретил вам лишь мертвечину, кровь, мясо свиньи и то, над чем [при заклании] было произнесено не имя Аллаха. А кто был вынужден, без стремления к запретному и не преступая меры, — то нет греха на нём. Воистину, Аллах — прощающий, милующий.
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Српски · Serbian
Он вам, заиста, забрањује: стрв, крв, свињско месо и оно што је принесено као жртва у нечије друго име, а не у Аллахово. А ономе који буде приморан, не својом вољом и не претерујући, није му грех. Аллах је, заиста, Онај Који опрашта грехе и милостив је.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Hakika Yeye amekuharamishieni mzoga tu na damu na nyama ya nguruwe na kilichotajiwa, katika kuchinjwa kwake, jina la asiyekuwa Mwenyezi Mungu. Lakini aliyefikiwa na dharura bila ya kutamani wala kupita kiasi, yeye hana dhambi. Hakika Mwenyezi Mungu ni Mwenye kusamehe, Mwenye kurehemu.
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Svenska · Swedish
Han har endast förbjudit er [kött av] självdöda djur, blod, svinkött och sådant som slaktats för andra än Gud. Men den som av nöd tvingas [bryta dessa förbud], utan avsikt att trotsa eller gå till överdrift, har inte syndat. Gud är ständigt förlåtande, barmhärtig.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Allah size, ölüyü, kanı, domuz etini ve Allah'tan başkası adına kesilen hayvanları haram kıldı. Kim bunları yemeye mecbur kalırsa, taşkınlık etmemek, aşırı gitmemek şartıyla bunlardan yemesinde bir günah yoktur. Şüphesiz Allah çok bağışlayıcı ve merhametlidir.
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اردو · Urdu
تم پر مرده اور (بہا ہوا) خون اور سور کا گوشت اور ہر وه چیز جس پر اللہ کے سوا دوسروں کا نام پکارا گیا ہو حرام ہے[1] پھر جو مجبور ہوجائے اور وه حد سے بڑھنے واﻻ اور زیادتی کرنے واﻻ نہ ہو، اس پر ان کے کھانے میں کوئی گناه نہیں، اللہ تعالیٰ بخشش کرنے واﻻ مہربان ہے۔
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Talal Itani2012 The parable of those who disbelieve is that of someone who calls upon someone who hears nothing except screaming and yelling. Deaf, dumb, and blind-they do not understand.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 The likeness of those who disbelieve (in relation to the messenger) is as the likeness of one who calleth unto that which heareth naught except a shout and cry. Deaf, dumb, blind, therefore they have no sense
Edward Henry Palmer1880 The likeness of those who misbelieve is as the likeness of him who shouts to that which hears him not, save only a call and a cry; deafness, dumbness, blindness, and they shall not understand
John Medows Rodwell1861 The infidels resemble him who shouteth aloud to one who heareth no more than a call and cry! Deaf, Dumb, blind: therefore they have no understanding
George Sale1734 The unbelievers are like unto one who crieth aloud to that which heareth not so much as his calling, or the sound of his voice. They are deaf, dumb, and blind, therefore do they not understand
Easy-read (simplified)yaa ayyuhaa lladheena aamanoo kuloo min tayyibaati maa razaqnaakum washkuroo lillaahi in kuntum iyyaahu ta'budoon
DIN 31635yā ʾayyuhā llaḏīna ʾāmanū kulū min ṭayyibāti mā razaqnākum waškurū lillāhi ʾin kuntum ʾiyyāhu taʿbudūna
Talal Itani2012 O you who believe! Eat of the good things We have provided for you, and give thanks to God, if it is Him that you serve.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship
Edward Henry Palmer1880 O ye who do believe! eat of the good things wherewith we have provided you, and give thanks unto God if it be Him ye serve
John Medows Rodwell1861 O ye who believe! eat of the good things with which we have supplied you, and give God thanks if ye are His worshippers
George Sale1734 O true believers, eat of the good things which we have bestowed on you for food, and return thanks unto God, if ye serve him
Talal Itani2012 Those who conceal what God revealed in the Book, and exchange it for a small price-those swallow nothing but fire into their bellies. And God will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them, and they will have a painful punishment.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Lo! those who hide aught of the Scripture which Allah hath revealed and purchase a small gain therewith, they eat into their bellies nothing else than fire. Allah will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He make them grow. Theirs will be a painful doom
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Verily, those who hide what God has revealed of the Book, and sell it for a little price, they shall eat nothing in their bellies save fire; and God will not speak to them on the day of resurrection, nor will He purify them, but for them is grievous woe
John Medows Rodwell1861 They truly who hide the Scriptures which God hath sent down, and barter them for a mean price - these shall swallow into their bellies nought but fire. God will not speak to them, or assoil them, on the day of the Resurrection: and theirs shall be a grievous torment
George Sale1734 Moreover they who conceal any part of the scripture which God hath sent down unto them, and sell it for a small price, they shall swallow into their bellies nothing but fire; God shall not speak unto them on the day of resurrection, neither shall he purify them, and they shall suffer a grievous punishment
Talal Itani2012 It is they who exchange guidance for error, and forgiveness for punishment. But why do they insist on the Fire?
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Those are they who purchase error at the price of guidance, and torment at the price of pardon. How constant are they in their strife to reach the Fire
Edward Henry Palmer1880 They who sell guidance for error, and pardon for torment, how patient must they be of fire
John Medows Rodwell1861 These are they who have bartered guidance for error, and pardon for torment; But how great their endurance in fire
George Sale1734 These are they who have sold direction for error, and pardon for punishment: But how great will their suffering be in the fire
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
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0.644
Share of measured verses above it
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Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Talal Itani · George Sale0.77
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.70
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.69
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.67
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.62
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.62
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.60
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.58
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.54
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.53
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Source Tanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) · Uthmani, Version 1.1
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Licence read verbatim from the block embedded in this very file. Ingested exactly as shipped: no normalisation, no stripping of marks, no Unicode recomposition.
Parsed structurally from the EPUB: an h3 names the surah, one p per verse with its number in its own span. An unnumbered p is the basmala and is not a verse, except in surah 1 where the basmala IS verse 1. 112 unnumbered paragraphs were found, which is 114 surahs less surah 1 and surah 9. Text is stored VERBATIM: NFC normalisation and XML entity unescaping only, because CC BY-ND forbids modification.
CLEARED on a licence read first-hand from the translator's own download page, not from an aggregator. Tanzil also hosts this translation, but under a blanket "non-commercial purposes only" term that directs the user to the translator or publisher for permission - a hosting disclaimer, not a grant - so the grant was taken from the licensor directly. The "God" edition was ingested; ClearQuran also publishes an "Allah" edition, differing in how the divine name is rendered, which is not ingested.
CLEARED ON THE WORK, WITH TWO RECORDED CAVEATS ON THIS COPY. (1) Rights basis is the expired copyright term, NOT the redistributing repository's licence. That repository dedicates its contents to the public domain under the Unlicense while also redistributing plainly in-copyright translations (Abdel Haleem, Saheeh International, The Study Quran), so it is dedicating rights it cannot hold and its blanket grant is not relied upon here. (2) The file declares its own upstream as tanzil.net, and Tanzil attaches a non-commercial condition to its TRANSLATION distributions, though not to its Qur'anic text. Since Pickthall's copyright has expired, nobody holds rights in these words and no licence is required from anyone; Tanzil's terms are a contract binding those who download from Tanzil, which we did not. The chain is nonetheless not spotless and Anwar may prefer a clean digitisation of the 1930 printing. NOT VERIFIED: that this digital text matches the 1930 first printing rather than a later revised edition. No page images were collated. Recorded as unverified rather than presented as established. SERVED TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE CITED FILE AT ONE VERSE, 37:97: the file reads "red-hotfire" (a glued token, also in Gutenberg #16955); the served row reads "red-hot fire", restored 2026-09-13 from Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran (London: George Allen & Unwin, printed for Alfred A. Knopf; 1930), p. 460, XXXVII 97 - scan archive.org in.ernet.dli.2015.216140, PDF page 475; banked data/derivation-sources/pickthall-1930-dli-2015.216140-text.pdf (sha256 70e81146c97fa3a590243a82e04e349108546074787e2551a78c616202138870) on Anwar Malik's grant.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is not stated by the redistributor and the printing is unverified. No statement of purpose is recorded for Palmer because none was sourced from his own preface in this pass; nothing is asserted on his behalf.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. TWO edition caveats. (1) The upstream is not stated by the redistributor. (2) Rodwell's own edition PRESENTS THE SURAHS IN HIS OWN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, not the mushaf order — he says so in his preface. This digital text is keyed to mushaf order, so it derives from a restored-order printing (such as the Everyman edition) rather than from Rodwell's own arrangement. Which printing is not stated and has not been established.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is NOT STATED by the redistributor, so the printing it represents is unverified; Sale's text was reprinted and re-edited many times between 1734 and 1900. Recorded as unverified rather than assumed to be the first edition.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Parallel edition, held in ayah_text_variants. It sits alongside the Uthmani spine for search normalisation and is never used to correct it.