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Talal Itani· published 2012
Do not marry idolatresses, unless they have believed. A believing maid is better than an idolatress, even if you like her. And do not marry idolaters, unless they have believed. A believing servant is better than an idolater, even if you like him. These call to the Fire, but God calls to the Garden and to forgiveness, by His leave. He makes clear His communications to the people, that they may be mindful.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Wed not idolatresses till they believe; for lo! a believing bondwoman is better than an idolatress though she please you; and give not your daughters in marriage to idolaters till they believe, for lo! a believing slave is better than an idolater though he please you. These invite unto the Fire, and Allah inviteth unto the Garden, and unto forgiveness by His grace, and expoundeth His revelations to mankind that haply they may remember
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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
Wed not with idolatrous women until they believe, for surely a believing handmaid is better than an idolatrouswoman, even though she please you. And wed not to idolatrous men until they believe, for a believing slave is better than an idolater, even though he please you. Those invite you to the fire, but God invites you to paradise and pardon by His permission, and makes clear His signs to men; haply they may remember
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Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Marry not idolatresses until they believe; a slave who believeth is better than an idolatress, though she please you more. And wed not your daughters to idolaters until they believe; for a slave who is a believer, is than better an idolater, though he please you. They invite to the Fire; but God inviteth to Paradise, and to pardon, if he so will, and maketh clear his signs to men that they may remember
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Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Marry not women who are idolaters, until they believe: Verily a maid servant who believeth, is better than an idolatress, although she please you more. And give not women who believe, in marriage to the idolaters, until they believe; for verily a servant, who is a true believer, is better than an idolater, though he please you more. They invite unto hell fire, but God inviteth unto paradise and pardon through his will, and declareth his signs unto men, that they may remember
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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
Mos u martoni me idhujtare derisa të bëhen besimtare. Sigurisht, një skllave besimtare është më e mirë se një idhujtare, edhe po qe se ajo ju mahnit; as mos i martoni muslimanet me idhujtarë derisa të bëhen besimtarë. S'ka dyshim se një skllav besimtar është më i mirë se një idhujtar, edhe po qe se ai ju mahnit. Ata ju thërrasin për në Zjarr, kurse Allahu, me mirësinë e Tij, ju thërret për në Xhenet e për falje gjynahesh dhe ua shpjegon njerëzve ajetet e Veta, që të marrin mësim.
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বাংলা · Bengali
তোমরা মুশরিক নারীকে ঈমান না আনা পর্যন্ত বিবাহ করো না। মুশরিক নারী তোমাদেরকেমুগ্ধ করলেও, অবশ্যই মুমিন ক্রীতদাসী তার চেয়ে উত্তম। তেমনিভাবে ঈমান না আনা পর্যন্ত মুশরিক পুরুষদের সাথে তোমরা মুসলিম মেয়েদেরকে বিবাহ দিও না। মুশরিক পুরুষ তোমাদেরকে মুগ্ধ করলেও অবশ্যই মু’মিন ক্রীতদাস তার চেয়ে উত্তম। তারা তোমাদেরকে জাহান্নামের দিকে আহ্বান করে; অথচ আল্লাহ তোমাদেরকে নিজ ইচ্ছায় ও অনুগ্রহে জান্নাত ও ক্ষমার দিকে আহ্বান করেন। আর তিনি মানুষের জন্য তাঁর আয়াতসমূহ সুস্পষ্টভাবে বর্ণনা করেন, যাতে তারা উপদেশ গ্রহণ করতে পারে।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Ne ženite se višeboškinjama dok vjernice ne postanu; uistinu je robinja koja je vjernica bolja od višeboškinje, makar vam se ona i sviđala! Ne udajite vjernice za višebošce dok ne postanu vjernici; jer uistinu je rob koji je vjernik bolji od višebošca, makar vam se i dopadao. Oni zovu u Vatru, a Allah poziva Džennetu i oprostu, dozvolom Svojom, te objašnjava ljudima ajete i dokaze Svoje, da bi se prisjećali i pouku primili!
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Ne ženite se mnogoboškinjama dok vjernice ne postanu; uistinu je robinja-vjernica bolja od mnogoboškinje, makar vam se ona i sviđala! Ne udajite vjernice za mnogobošce dok ne postanu vjernici; jer uistinu je rob-vjernik bolji od mnogobošca, makar vam se i dopadao. Oni zovu u Vatru, a Allah poziva Raju i oprostu, dozvolom Svojom, te objašnjava ljudima ajete i dokaze Svoje, da bi se prisjećali i pouku primili!
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Wata on resu ɓen rewɓe sirkayɓe haa ɓe goongɗina: Mi woondii ko korɗo goongɗinɗo ɓuri moƴƴude debbo sirkoowo hay si o haawnii on. wata on resin ɓen worɓe shirkooɓe haa ɓe gomɗina: Mi woondii ko maccuɗo gomɗinɗo ɓuri moƴƴude dimo shirkoowo hay si o haawnii on.Ɓen ɗon hiɓe nodda faade e yiite, Alla No Noddude e Aljanna e haforanal, e duŋyee makko. himo ɓaŋngina Aayeeje Makko ɗen wonannde yimɓe ɓen, belajo'o ɓe wa'ajitoto.
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ქართული · Georgian
და ნუ შეირთავთ მრავალღმერთიან ქალებს ცოლად, სანამ ისინი არ ირწმუნებენ [სანამ ისლამს არ მიიღებენ]; (და იცოდეთ, რომ) მორწმუნე მხევალი [მონაქალი] უკეთესია (თავისუფალ) მრავალღმერთიან ქალზე, თუნდაც ის [მრავალღმერთიანი] მოგწონდეთ და აღგაფრთოვანებდეთ. და ნუ გაათხოვებთ (მორწმუნე მხევლებს და მორწმუნე თავისუფალ ქალებს) მრავალღმერთიან კაცებზე, სანამ ისინი არ ირწმუნებენ; (და იცოდეთ, რომ) მორწმუნე მონა უკეთესია მრავალღმერთიანზე, თუნდაც ის [მრავალღმერთიანი] მოგწონდეთ და აღგაფრთოვანებდეთ. ასეთნი [მრავალღმერთიანნი] ცეცხლისკენ მოუწოდებენ, ხოლო ალლაჰი მოუწოდებს სამოთხისა და (ცოდვების) მიტევებისკენ, თავისი ნებით; და იგი განუმარტავს ადამიანებს თავის ნიშნებს, რათა გაიხსენონ.
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Deutsch · German
Und heiratet nicht Götzendienerinnen, bis sie glauben. Und eine gläubige Sklavin ist gewiss besser als eine Götzendienerin, auch wenn diese euch gefallen sollte. Und verheiratet nicht (gläubige Frauen) mit Götzendienern, bis sie glauben. Und ein gläubiger Sklave ist gewiss besser als ein Götzendiener, auch wenn dieser euch gefallen sollte. Jene laden zum (Höllen)feuer ein, aber Allah lädt zum (Paradies)garten und zur Vergebung ein, mit Seiner Erlaubnis. Und Er macht den Menschen Seine Zeichen klar, auf dass sie bedenken mögen.
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Ελληνικά · Greek
Και μην παντρεύεστε πολυθεΐστριες γυναίκες μέχρι να πιστέψουν. Και μια πιστή δούλα είναι καλύτερη από μια πολυθεΐστρια (ελεύθερη), ακόμα κι αν (η τελευταία) σας αρέσει. Και μην παντρεύετε (τις πιστές γυναίκες) με πολυθεϊστές άνδρες μέχρι να πιστέψουν. Και ένας πιστός δούλος είναι καλύτερος από έναν πολυθεϊστή (ελεύθερο), ακόμα κι αν (ο τελευταίος) σας αρέσει. Αυτοί (σας) καλούν στο Πυρ, μα ο Αλλάχ (σάς) καλεί στον Παράδεισο και στη συγχώρεση, με την άδειά Του. Και διασαφηνίζει στους ανθρώπους τα Εδάφιά Του, μήπως και τα λάβουν υπόψη.
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हिन्दी · Hindi
तथा मुश्रिक[140] स्त्रियों से विवाह न करो, यहाँ तक कि वे ईमान ले आएँ और निश्चय एक ईमान वाली दासी किसी भी मुश्रिक स्त्री से उत्तम है, यद्यपि वह तुम्हें अच्छी लगे। और अपनी स्त्रियों का निकाह़ मुश्रिकों से न करो, यहाँ तक कि वे ईमान ले आएँ और निश्चय एक ईमान वाला दास किसी भी मुश्रिक (पुरुष) से उत्तम है, यद्यपि वह तुम्हें अच्छा लगे। ये लोग आग की ओर बुलाते हैं तथा अल्लाह अपनी आज्ञा से जन्नत और क्षमा की ओर बुलाता है और लोगों के लिए अपनी आयतें खोलकर बयान करता है, ताकि वे शिक्षा ग्रहण करें।
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Italiano · Italian
E non sposate le idolatre finché non saranno credenti. E una schiava credente è migliore di una idolatra, anche se vi piace. E non fate sposare gli idolatri finché non credono. E uno schiavo credente è meglio di un idolatra, anche se vi piace; quelli invitano al Fuoco, e Allāh invita al Paradiso e al perdono, per Suo volere. E Lui rende chiari i Suoi segni agli uomini, affinché ricordino.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
221. Ir neveskite Al-Mušrikat (stabmeldžių ir t. t.) iki tol, kol jos patiki (garbina Vienintelį Allahą). Ir iš tiesų, tikinti vergė yra geriau nei (laisva) Mušrika (stabmeldė), net jei ji jums patinka. Ir neduokite (savo dukrų) santuokai su Al-Mušrikūn [29] iki tol, kol jie patiki (Vienintelį Allahą) ir iš tiesų, tikintis vergas yra geriau nei (laisvas) Mušrik (stabmeldys), net jei jis jums patinka. Jie (Al-Mušrikūn) kviečia jus į Ugnį, bet Allahas kviečia (jus) į Rojų ir Atleidimą Savo Leidimu, ir padaro Savo Ajat (įrodymus, įkalčius, eilutes, pamokas, ženklus, apreiškimus ir t. t.) aiškius žmonijai, kad jie galėtų prisiminti.
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
dubartoota mushrikaa hin fuudhinaa hanga isaan amananitti. gabrittii mu’umintittiitu mushriktittirra caalti Odoo isheen isin dinqisiiftellee. dhiira mushrikootaatti hin heerumsiisinaa hanga amananitti. gabricha mu’uminaatu mushrika irra caala Odoo inni isin dinqisiisellee. Warri sun (mushrikoonni) gara ibiddaatti (nama) waamu; Rabbiin immoo heyyama isaatiin gara jannataatiifi araaramaatti waama. akka isaan gorfamaniif jecha aayatoota isaa ilma namaatiif ibsa. [84]
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Русский · Russian
Не женитесь на придающих Аллаху сотоварищей, пока они не уверуют, ибо верующая рабыня лучше придающей Ему сотоварищей, даже если она восхищает вас. И не выдавайте [ваших женщин] замуж за придающих Аллаху сотоварищей, пока они не уверуют, ибо верующий раб лучше придающего Ему сотоварищей, даже если он восхищает вас. Такие призывают к адскому огню, а Аллах призывает к Раю и прощению, по Своему дозволению. Он разъясняет Свои знамения людям, — быть может, они внемлют напоминанию.
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Српски · Serbian
Не жените се незнанобошкињама док вернице не постану; уистину је робиња - верница боља од незнанобошкиње, макар вам се она и свидела! Не удајте вернице за незнанобошце док не постану верници; јер уистину је роб - верник бољи од незнанобошца, макар вам се и допадао. Они позивају у Ватру, а Аллах позива Рају и опросту, дозволом Својом, и појашњава људима речи и доказе Своје, да би се присећали и поуку примили!
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Wala msiwaoe wanawake washirikina mpaka waamini. Na mjakazi Muumini ni bora kuliko mwanamke mshirikina hata akiwapendeza. Wala msiwaoze (binti zenu) wanaume washirikina mpaka waamini. Na mtumwa mwanamume Muumini ni bora kuliko mwanamume mshirikina hata akiwapendeza. Hao wanaitia kwenye Moto, naye Mwenyezi Mungu anaitia kwenye Bustani na maghfira kwa idhini yake. Naye huwabainishia Aya zake watu ili wapate kukumbuka.
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Svenska · Swedish
Gift er inte med kvinnor som dyrkar avgudar till dess att de tror. En troende slavinna är bättre än en [fri] kvinna som dyrkar avgudar, även om de skulle behaga er. Och vig inte män som dyrkar avgudar [med troende kvinnor] tills dess att de tror. En troende slav är bättre än en [fri] man som dyrkar avgudar, även om de skulle behaga er. Sådana [människor] kallar till elden, men Gud kallar till paradiset och förlåtelse genom sin föreskrift. Och han klargör sina bestämmelser för människorna för att de ska tänka efter.
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Türkçe · Turkish
İman etmedikleri sürece Allah’a ortak koşan (müşrik) kadınlarla evlenmeyin. Şundan emin olun ki Mümin bir cariye, sizin hoşunuza gitse de müşrik bir hür kadından iyidir. İman etmedikleri sürece müşrik erkeklerle de kadınlarınızı evlendirmeyin. Şundan da emin olun ki imanlı bir köle, sizin hoşunuza gitse bile müşrik bir hür kişiden daha iyidir. Onlar insanları ateşe çağırırlar, Allah ise izni ile cennete ve bağışlanmaya çağırır, gerektikçe hatırlasınlar diye insanlara ayetlerini açıklar.
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اردو · Urdu
اور شرک کرنے والی عورتوں سے تاوقتیکہ وه ایمان نہ ﻻئیں تم نکاح نہ کرو[1] ، ایمان والی لونڈی بھی شرک کرنے والی آزاد عورت سے بہت بہتر ہے، گو تمہیں مشرکہ ہی اچھی لگتی ہو اور نہ شرک کرنے والے مردوں کے نکاح میں اپنی عورتوں کو دو جب تک کہ وه ایمان نہ ﻻئیں، ایمان والا غلام آزاد مشرک سے بہتر ہے، گو مشرک تمہیں اچھا لگے۔ یہ لوگ جہنم کی طرف بلاتے ہیں اور اللہ جنت کی طرف اور اپنی بخشش کی طرف اپنے حکم سے بلاتا ہے، وه اپنی آیتیں لوگوں کے لئے بیان فرما رہا ہے، تاکہ وه نصیحت حاصل کریں۔
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Talal Itani2012 They ask you about intoxicants and gambling. Say, "There is gross sin in them, and some benefits for people, but their sinfulness outweighs their benefit." And they ask you about what they should give: say, "The surplus." Thus God explains the revelations to you, so that you may think.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 They question thee about strong drink and games of chance. Say: In both is great sin, and (some) utility for men; but the sin of them is greater than their usefulness. And they ask thee what they ought to spend. Say: that which is superfluous. Thus Allah maketh plain to you (His) revelations, that haply ye may reflect
Edward Henry Palmer1880 They will ask thee about wine and el maisar, say, 'In them both is sin and profit to men; but the sin of both is greater than the profit of the same.' They will ask thee what they shall expend in alms: say, 'The surplus.' Thus does God manifest to you His signs; haply ye may reflect on this world and the next
John Medows Rodwell1861 They will ask thee concerning wine and games of chance. SAY: In both is great sin, and advantage also, to men; but their sin is greater than their advantage. They will ask thee also what they shall bestow in alms: SAY: What ye can spare. Thus God sheweth you his signs that ye may ponder
George Sale1734 They will ask thee concerning wine and lots: Answer, in both there is great sin, and also some things of use unto men; but their sinfulness is greater than their use. They will ask thee also what they shall bestow in alms: Answer, what ye have to spare. Thus God sheweth his signs unto you, that peradventure ye might seriously think
Talal Itani2012 About this world and the next. And they ask you about orphans. Say, "Improvement for them is best. And if you intermix with them, then they are your brethren." God knows the dishonest from the honest. Had God willed, He could have overburdened you. God is Mighty and Wise.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Upon the world and the Hereafter. And they question thee concerning orphans. Say: To improve their lot is best. And if ye mingle your affairs with theirs, then (they are) your brothers. Allah knoweth him who spoileth from him who improveth. Had Allah willed He could have overburdened you. Allah is Mighty, Wise
Edward Henry Palmer1880 They will ask thee about orphans: say, 'To do good to them is best.' But if ye interfere with them - they are your brethren, and God knows the evildoer from the well doer; and if God will He will surely trouble you. Verily, God is mighty, wise
John Medows Rodwell1861 On this present world, and on the next. They will also ask thee concerning orphans. SAY: Fair dealing with them is best; But if ye mix yourselves up (in their affairs) - they are your brethren: God knoweth the foul dealer from the fair: and, if God pleased, he could indeed afflict you! Verily, God is Mighty, Wise
George Sale1734 of this present world, and of the next. They will also ask thee concerning orphans: Answer, to deal righteously with them is best and if ye intermeddle with the management of what belongs to them, do them no wrong; they are your brethren: God knoweth the corrupt dealer from the righteous; and if God please, he will surely distress you, for God is mighty and wise
DIN 31635wayasʾalūnaka ʿani l-maḥīḍi qul huwa ʾaḏan faʿtazilū n-nisāʾa fī l-maḥīḍi walā taqrabūhunna ḥattā yaṭhurna faʾiḏā taṭahharna faʾtūhunna min ḥayṯu ʾamarakumu llāhu ʾinna llāha yuḥibbu t-tawwābīna wayuḥibbu l-mutaṭahhirīna
The translators word this verse differently
Talal Itani2012 And they ask you about menstruation: say, "It is harmful, so keep away from women during menstruation. And do not approach them until they have become pure. Once they have become pure, approach them in the way God has directed you." God loves the repentant, and He loves those who keep clean."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 They question thee (O Muhammad) concerning menstruation. Say: It is an illness, so let women alone at such times and go not in unto them till they are cleansed. And when they have purified themselves, then go in unto them as Allah hath enjoined upon you. Truly Allah loveth those who turn unto Him, and loveth those who have a care for cleanness
Edward Henry Palmer1880 They will ask thee about menstruation: say, 'It is a hurt.' So keep apart from women in their menstruation, and go not near them till they be cleansed; but when they are cleansed come in to them by where God has ordered you verily, God loves those who turn to Him, and those who keep themselves clean
John Medows Rodwell1861 They will also question thee as to the courses of women. SAY: They are a pollution. Separate yourselves therefore from women and approach them not, until they be cleansed. But when they are cleansed, go in unto them as God hath ordained for you. Verily God loveth those who turn to Him, and loveth those who seek to be clean
George Sale1734 They will ask thee also, concerning the courses of women: Answer, they are a pollution: Therefore separate your selves from women in their courses, and go not near them, until they be cleansed. But when they are cleansed, go in unto them as God hath commanded you, for God loveth those who repent, and loveth those who are clean
Talal Itani2012 Your women are cultivation for you; so approach your cultivation whenever you like, and send ahead for yourselves. And fear God, and know that you will meet Him. And give good news to the believers.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Your women are a tilth for you (to cultivate) so go to your tilth as ye will, and send (good deeds) before you for your souls, and fear Allah, and know that ye will (one day) meet Him. Give glad tidings to believers, (O Muhammad)
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Your women are your tilth, so come into your tillage how you choose; but do a previous good act for yourselves, and fear God, and know that ye are going to meet Him; and give good tidings unto those who do believe
John Medows Rodwell1861 Your wives are your field: go in, therefore, to your field as ye will; but do first some act for your souls' good: and fear ye God, and know that ye must meet Him; and bear these good tidings to the faithful
George Sale1734 Your wives are your tillage; go in therefore unto your tillage in what manner soever ye will: And do first some act that may be profitable unto your souls; and fear God, and know that ye must meet him; and bear good tidings unto the faithful
These figures count the words the translations share. They measure wording, not meaning, and they do not say which translation is right.
Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.58 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
computed, not judged.
The page says a verse is worded differently only above the cut below. The cut is a stated convention, not a property of the text, and it can be changed.
The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Talal Itani · George Sale0.69
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.68
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.66
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.59
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.58
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.56
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.52
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.48
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.37
One bar per pair of renderings, longest bar for the pair
sharing fewest words. Every pair is shown; none is singled out.
Method Wording differences — derived 13 September 2026
Method
Mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the lowercased word sets of the cleared translations of each verse. A verse is marked as worded differently when its score falls in the top third of the corpus — the cut set out in Analysis details.
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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.