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Talal Itani· published 2012
We never sent a messenger before you, or a prophet, but when he had a desire Satan interfered in his wishes. But God nullifies what Satan interjects, and God affirms His revelations. God is Omniscient and Wise.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Never sent We a messenger or a prophet before thee but when He recited (the message) Satan proposed (opposition) in respect of that which he recitedthereof. But Allahabolisheth that which Satan proposeth. Then Allahestablisheth His revelations. Allah is Knower, Wise
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
We have not sent before thee any apostle or prophet, but that when he wished, Satan threw not something into his wish; but God annuls what Satan throws; then does God confirm his signs, and God is knowing, wise
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
We have not sent any apostle or prophet before thee, among whose desires Satan injected not some wrong desire, but God shall bring to nought that which Satan had suggested. Thus shall God affirm His revelations for God is Knowing, Wise
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
We have sent no apostle, or prophet, before thee, but, when he read, Satan suggested some error in his reading. But God shall makevoid that which Satan hath suggested: Then shall God confirm his signs; for God is knowing and wise
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
Ne nuk sollëm para teje asnjë të dërguar e as pejgamber që të mos i ketë ndërhyrë shejtani gjatë leximit (të shpalljes). Por Allahu e zhduk atë që hedh shejtani, pastaj i forcon ajetet e Veta. Allahu është i Gjithëdijshëm, i Urtë.
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর (হে রাসূল!) আমি তোমার পূর্বে যে রাসূল কিংবা নবী পাঠিয়েছি, তাদের কেউ যখনই (আল্লাহর কিতাবের কিছু) তিলাওয়াত করেছে, তখনই শয়তান তার তিলাওয়াতে (সন্দেহ সৃষ্টি করতে কিছু) নিক্ষেপ করেছে। কিন্তু শয়তান যা নিক্ষেপ করে, আল্লাহ তা মুছে দেন।(২২) অতঃপর আল্লাহ তাঁর আয়াতসমূহকে সুদৃঢ় করে দেন। আর আল্লাহ মহাজ্ঞানী, অতি প্রজ্ঞাময়।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Prije tebe Mi nijednog poslanika i vjerovjesnika nismo poslali, a da šejtan nije, kad bi on što kazivao, u kazivanje njegovo nešto ubacio. Allah bi ono što bi šejtan ubacio uklonio, a zatim bi riječi Svoje učvrstio – Allah sve zna i mudar je.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Prije tebe Mi nijednog poslanika i vjerovjesnika nismo poslali, a da sotona nije, kad bi on što kazivao, u kazivanje njegovo nešto ubacio. Allah bi ono što bi vrag ubacio uklonio, a zatim bi riječi Svoje učvrstio – Allah sve zna i mudar je.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Min Nulaani ado maaɗa immorde e Nulaaɗo wonaa kadi Annabaajo si wonaa si o janngii Seytaane wernoto e ndeer njangin makko kin. Alla itta ko Seytaane wernii kon, refti Alla tabintina aayeeje makko ɗen. Alla ko O ganndo Ñeeñɗo.
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ქართული · Georgian
და არ გამოგვიგზავნია შენამდე [ო, მუჰამმად] არც ერთი შუამავალი და არც ერთი მოციქული, ისე რომ, როდესაც ის კითხულობდა [ალლაჰის წიგნს], სატანას არ ჩაეგდოს მის კითხვაში (ჩაგონებები და ეჭვები), რათა ხალხი აეცდინა იმისგან, რასაც იგი კითხულობდა. მაგრამ ალლაჰი შლის იმას, რასაც სატანა აგდებს [სატანის მზაკვრობას], შემდეგ კი, ალლაჰი განამტკიცებს თავის აიათებს (ნიშნებს). და მართლაც, ალლაჰი ყოვლისმცოდნე, ბრძენია.
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Deutsch · German
Und Wir sandten vor dir keinen Gesandten oder Propheten, außer dass ihm, wenn er etwas wünschte, der Satan in seinen Wunsch etwas dazwischen geworfen hätte. Aber Allah hebt auf, was der Satan dazwischenwirft. Hierauf legt Allah Seine Zeichen eindeutig fest. Und Allah ist allwissend und allweise.
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Ελληνικά · Greek
Δε στείλαμε πριν από σένα (ω, Μωχάμμαντ) κανέναν Αγγελιαφόρο ή Προφήτη εκτός από το ότι όταν επιθυμούσε (την καθοδήγηση του λαού του) [ή απήγγειλε, τα Εδάφια του Αλλάχ], ο Σατανάς έριχνε (ψιθύρους και παρανοήσεις στις καρδιές των ανθρώπων) σ' αυτό που επιθυμούσε (εκείνος ο Προφήτης, ώστε να μην τον πιστέψουν) [ή -έριχνε ψιθύρους στις καρδιές τους για την απαγγελία του-]. Αλλά ο Αλλάχ αφαίρεσε αυτά που έριξε ο Σατανάς (από παρανοήσεις), και μετά επιβεβαίωσε ο Αλλάχ τα Σημάδια (και τα ξεκάθαρα Εδάφιά) Του (διασαφανίζοντάς τα, ώστε να μην παραμείνει καμία παρανόηση, εκτός στις καρδιές των υποκριτών και των άπιστων). Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ είναι ‘Αλείμ (Παντογνώστης) και Χακείμ (Πάνσοφος).
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हिन्दी · Hindi
और (ऐ रसूल!) हमने आपसे पूर्व न कोई रसूल भेजा और न कोई नबी, परंतु जब उसने (अल्लाह की पुस्तक) पढ़ी, तो शैतान ने उसके पढ़ने में संशय डाल दिया। फिर अल्लाह शैतान के संशय को मिटा देता है, फिर अल्लाह अपनी आयतों को सुदृढ़ कर देता है। और अल्लाह सब कुछ जानने वाला, पूर्ण हिकमत वाला है।[32]
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
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Italiano · Italian
E non inviammo, prima di te, un Messaggero né un Profeta senza che Satana, mentre lui (il Profeta) recitava, disturbasse la predica (distorcendola); ma poi Allāh cancella le distorsioni di Satana, infatti Allāh rafforza i Suoi Segni – e Allāh è Sapiente, Saggio –
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
52. Niekada Mes nesiuntėme Pasiuntinio arba Pranašo anksčiau tavęs, tačiau kai jis recituodavo apreiškimą arba pasakodavo arba kalbėdavo, Šaitan (Šėtonas) mesdavo (kokį nors melą) į tai. Tačiau Allahas panaikina tai, ką Šaitan (Šėtonas) meta į tai. Tada Allahas įtvirtina Savo Apreiškimus. Ir Allahas yra Visa Žinantis, Visa Išmanantis.
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Nuti si dura ergamaas ta’ee nabiyyii tokko erginee ‘yeroo inni dubbise sheyxaanni dubbisa isaa keessa (gurra ummataa irratti soba) darbu malee’ kan hafu hin taane, Rabbiin waan sheyxaanni itti darbu san ni balleessa, Sana booda aayatoota isaa ni raggaasisa, Rabbiin beekaa, ogeessa.
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Русский · Russian
Мы не посылали до тебя ни одного посланника и ни одного пророка, чтобы, когда он читал, шайтан не подбросил нечто в его чтение. Но Аллах устраняет то, что подбрасывает шайтан, а затем Аллах утверждает Свои знамения. Аллах — знающий, мудрый.
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Српски · Serbian
Пре тебе, Ми ниједног посланика и веровесника нисмо послали а да Сотона није, кад би он казивао, у његово казивање нешто убацио. Аллах би уклонио оно што би Сотона убацио, а затим би учврстио Своје речи, а Аллах све зна и мудар је.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Na hatukumtuma kabla yako Mtume wala Nabii ila anaposoma, Shetani hutumbukiza katika usomi wake. Lakini Mwenyezi Mungu huyaondoa anayoyatia Shetani; kisha Mwenyezi Mungu huzithibitisha Aya zake. Na Mwenyezi Mungu ndiye ajuaye zaidi, Mwenye hekima.
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Svenska · Swedish
Närhelst vi har sänt ett sändebud eller en profet före dig för att recitera [uppenbarelsen] har Satan sökt förvanska hans budskap. Gud har dock alltid omintetgjort Satans försök och fastställt sina verser; Gud är allvetande, vis.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Senden önce hiçbir peygamber göndermedik ki, o temenni ettiği (Kur'an okuduğu) zaman, Şeytan onun temennisine (okuyuşuna) bir vesvese atmış olmasın. Ama Allah, Şeytan'ın attığını iptal eder, sonra kendi ayetlerini sağlamlaştırıp pekiştirir. Allah her şeyi bilendir, Hakim'dir.
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اردو · Urdu
ہم نے آپ سے پہلے جس رسول اور نبی کو بھیجا اس کے ساتھ یہ ہوا کہ جب وه اپنے دل میں کوئی آرزو کرنے لگا شیطان نے اس کی آرزو میں کچھ ملا دیا، پس شیطان کی ملاوٹ کو اللہ تعالیٰ دور کر دیتا ہے پھر اپنی باتیں پکی کر دیتا ہے[1] ۔ اللہ تعالیٰ دانا اور باحکمت ہے.
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Talal Itani2012 In order to make Satan's suggestions a trial for those whose hearts are diseased, and those whose hearts are hardened. The wrongdoers are in profound discord.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 That He may make that which the devil proposeth a temptation for those in whose hearts is a disease, and those whose hearts are hardened - Lo! the evil-doers are in open schism
Edward Henry Palmer1880 to make what Satan throws a trial unto those in whose hearts is sickness, and those whose hearts are hard; and, verily, the wrong - doers are in a wide schism
John Medows Rodwell1861 That He may make that which Satan hath injected, a trial to those in whose hearts is a disease, and whose hearts are hardened. - Verily, the wicked are in a far-gone severance from the truth
George Sale1734 But this He permitteth, that He may make that which Satan hath suggested, a temptation unto those in whose hearts there is an infirmity, and whose hearts are hardened: -- for the ungodly are certainly in a wide disagreement from the truth
Talal Itani2012 And so that those endowed with knowledge may know that it is the truth from your Lord, and so believe in it, and their hearts soften to it. God guides those who believe to a straight path.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And that those who have been given knowledge may know that it is the truth from thy Lord, so that they may believe therein and their hearts may submit humbly unto Him. Lo! Allah verily is guiding those who believe unto a right path
Edward Henry Palmer1880 and that those who have been given 'the knowledge' may know that it is the truth from thy Lord, and may believe therein, and that their hearts may be lowly; for, verily, God surely will guide those who believe into a right way
John Medows Rodwell1861 And that they to whom "the Knowledge" hath been given, may know that the Koran is the truth from thy Lord, and may believe in it, and their hearts may acquiesce in it: for God is surely the guider of those who believe, into the straight path
George Sale1734 And that they on whom knowledge hath been bestowed, may know that this book is the truth from thy Lord, and may believe therein; and that their hearts may acquiesce in the same: For God is surely the director of those who believe, into the right way
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
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0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.75
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.73
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.71
Talal Itani · George Sale0.69
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.68
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.67
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.63
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.58
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.52
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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.