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Talal Itani· published 2012
God will reward them according to the best of what they did, and He will increase them from His bounty. God provides for whomever He wills without reckoning.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
That Allah may reward them with the best of what they did, and increase reward for them of His bounty. Allahgivethblessings without stint to whom He will
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
that God may recompense them for the best that they have done, and give them increase of His grace; for God provides whom He pleases without count
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
That for their most excellent works may God recompense them, and of His bounty increase it to them more and more: for God makethprovision for whom He pleaseth without measure
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
that God may recompense them according to the utmostmerit of what they shall have wrought, and may add unto them of his abundance a more excellent reward; for God bestoweth on whom he pleaseth without measure
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
(dhe shpresojnë) që Allahu t'i shpërblejë sipas veprave më të mira që kanë bërë dhe t'ua shtojë mirësitë e Tij, sepse Allahu i jep pa kufi atij që do.
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বাংলা · Bengali
যাতে তাদের কৃত উত্তম আমলের জন্য আল্লাহ তাদেরকে প্রতিদান দেন এবং তিনি স্বীয় অনুগ্রহে তাদেরকে আরো বাড়িয়ে দেন। আর আল্লাহ যাকে ইচ্ছা করেন বিনা হিসাবে রিযিক দান করেন।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
da bi ih Allah lijepom nagradom za djela njihova nagradio i da bi im od dobrote Svoje i više dao. A Allah daje kome hoće, bez računa.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
da bi ih Allah lijepom nagradom za djela njihova nagradio i da bi im od dobrote Svoje i više dao. A Allah daje kome hoće, bez računa.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Fii yo Alla yoɓoyɓe ko ɓuri moƴƴude ko ɓe ngollunoo kon, O ɓeydana ɓe e Ɓural makko ngal. Alla no arsika on mo O muuyi ko Aldaa hasboore.
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ქართული · Georgian
რათა დააჯილდოვოს ისინი ალლაჰმა იმაზე უკეთესით, რაც გააკეთეს და მიუმატოს მათ თავისი სიკეთე. ალლაჰი უბოძებს სარჩოს იმას, ვისაც ინებებს, ანგარიშის გარეშე.
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Deutsch · German
(All dies,) damit Allah ihnen das Beste von dem vergelte, was sie getan haben, und ihnen noch mehr gebe von Seiner Huld. Und Allah versorgt, wen Er will, ohne Abrechnung.
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Ελληνικά · Greek
(Έπρατταν τις προαναφερόμενες καλές πράξεις) για να τους ανταμείψει ο Αλλάχ σύμφωνα με τις καλές πράξεις τους, και να τους δώσει ακόμα περισσότερα από τη γενναιοδωρία Του. Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ παρέχει σε όποιους θέλει χωρίς μέτρηση (απεριόριστα).
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हिन्दी · Hindi
ताकि अल्लाह उन्हें उसका सर्वश्रेष्ठ बदला दे जो उन्होंने किया, और उन्हें अपने अनुग्रह से अधिक प्रदान करे और अल्लाह जिसे चाहता है, बेहिसाब जीविका देता है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
così che Allāh li ricompensi per le loro azioni migliori e aumenti loro la parte della Sua grazia (che gli concede). E Allāh sostiene chi Lui vuole, senza limiti.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
38. Kad Allahas atlygintų jiems pagal jų geriausius poelgius, ir pridėtų dar daugiau jiems iš Savo Malonės. Ir Allahas aprūpina be saiko tuos, kuriuos Jis nori.
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Русский · Russian
чтобы Аллах воздал им по наилучшему из того, что они совершали, и приумножил им от Своей щедрости. А Аллах наделяет уделом, кого пожелает, без счёта.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
да би их Аллах лепом наградом за дела њихова наградио и да би им од доброте Своје и више дао. А Аллах даје коме хоће, без рачуна.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Ili Mwenyezi Mungu awalipe bora ya waliyoyatenda, na awazidishie katika fadhila zake. Na Mwenyezi Mungu humruzuku amtakaye bila ya hisabu.
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Svenska · Swedish
[De gör detta] för att Gud ska löna dem för deras finaste handlingar och skänka dem ännu mer av sin ynnest. Gud försörjer den han vill utan gräns.
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Türkçe · Turkish
(Bütün bunlar) Allah'ın, onları yaptıklarına karşılık en iyi şekilde mükâfatlandırması ve lütfundan onlara daha da arttırması içindir. Allah, dilediklerine hesapsız rızık verir.
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اردو · Urdu
اس ارادے سے کہ اللہ انہیں ان کے اعمال کا بہترین بدلے دے بلکہ اپنے فضل سے اور کچھ زیادتی عطا فرمائے۔ اللہ تعالیٰ جسے چاہے بےشمار روزیاں دیتا ہے.[1]
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Talal Itani2012 In houses which God has permitted to be raised, and His name is celebrated therein. He is glorified therein, morning and evening.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 (This lamp is found) in houses which Allah hath allowed to be exalted and that His name shall be remembered therein. Therein do offer praise to Him at morn and evening
Edward Henry Palmer1880 In the houses God has permitted to be reared and His name to be mentioned therein - His praises are celebrated therein mornings and evenings
John Medows Rodwell1861 In the temples which God hath allowed to be reared, that His name may therein be remembered, do men praise Him morn and even
George Sale1734 In the houses which God hath permitted to be raised, and that his name be commemorated therein: Men celebrate his praise in the same morning and evening
Talal Itani2012 By men who neither trading nor commerce distracts them from God's remembrance, and from performing the prayers, and from giving alms. They fear a Day when hearts and sights are overturned.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Men whom neither merchandise nor sale beguileth from remembrance of Allah and constancy in prayer and paying to the poor their due; who fear a day when hearts and eyeballs will be overturned
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Men whom neither merchandize nor selling divert from the remembrance of God and steadfastness in prayer and giving alms, who fear a day when hearts and eyes shall be upset
John Medows Rodwell1861 Men whom neither merchandise nor traffic beguile from the remembrance of God, and from the observance of prayer, and the payment of the stated alms, through fear of the day when hearts shall throb and eyes shall roll
George Sale1734 whom neither merchandizing, nor selling diverteth from the remembering of God, and the observance of prayer, and the giving of alms; fearing the day whereon men's hearts and eyes shall be troubled
Talal Itani2012 As for those who disbelieve, their works are like a mirage in a desert. The thirsty assumes it is to be water. Until, when he has reached it, he finds it to be nothing, but there he finds God, Who settles his account in full. God is swift in reckoning.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 As for those who disbelieve, their deeds are as a mirage in a desert. The thirsty one supposeth it to be water till he cometh unto it and findeth it naught, and findeth, in the place thereof, Allah Who payeth him his due; and Allah is swift at reckoning
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But those who misbelieve, their works are like the mirage in a plain, the thirsty counts it water till when he comes to it he finds nothing, but he finds that God is with him; and He will pay him his account, for God is quick to take account
John Medows Rodwell1861 But as to the infidels, their works are like the vapour in a plain which the thirsty dreameth to be water, until when he cometh unto it, he findeth it not aught, but findeth that God is with him; and He fully payeth him his account: for swift to take account is God
George Sale1734 But as to the unbelievers, their works are like the vapour in a plain, which the thirsty traveller thinketh to be water, until, when he cometh thereto, he findeth it to be nothing; but he findeth God with him, and he will fully pay him his account; and God is swift in taking an account
Easy-read (simplified)aw kazulumaatin fee bahrin lujjiyyin yaghshaahu mawjun min fawqihi mawjun min fawqihi sahaabun zulumaatun ba'duhaa fawqa ba'din idhaa akhraja yadahu lam yakad yaraahaa waman lam yaj'ali llaahu lahu nooran famaa lahu min noor
DIN 31635ʾaw kaẓulumātin fī baḥrin luǧǧiyyin yaġšāhu mawǧun min fawqihi mawǧun min fawqihi saḥābun ẓulumātun baʿḍuhā fawqa baʿḍin ʾiḏā ʾaḫraǧa yadahu lam yakad yarāhā waman lam yaǧʿali llāhu lahu nūran famā lahu min nūrin
Talal Itani2012 Or like utter darkness in a vast ocean, covered by waves, above which are waves, above which is fog. Darkness upon darkness. If he brings out his hand, he will hardly see it. He to whom God has not granted a light has no light.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Or as darkness on a vast, abysmal sea. There covereth him a wave, above which is a wave, above which is a cloud. Layer upon layer of darkness. When he holdeth out his hand he scarce can see it. And he for whom Allah hath not appointed light, for him there is no light
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Or like darkness on a deep sea, there covers it a wave above which is a wave, above which is a cloud,- darknesses one above the other,- when one puts out his hand he can scarcely see it; for he to whom God has given no light, he has no light
John Medows Rodwell1861 Or like the darkness on the deep sea when covered by billows riding upon billows, above which are clouds: darkness upon darkness. When a man reacheth forth his hand, he cannot nearly see it! He to whom God shall not give light, no light at all hath he
George Sale1734 Or, as the darkness in a deep sea, covered by waves riding on waves, above which are clouds, being additions of darkness one over the other; when one stretcheth forth his hand, he is far from seeing it. And unto whomsoever God shall not grant his light, he shall enjoy no light at all
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.62 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
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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 · John Medows Rodwell0.71
Talal Itani · George Sale0.67
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.65
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.63
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.63
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.62
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.59
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.59
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.47
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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.