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There are some men who say, we believe in God: But when such a one is afflicted for God's sake, he esteemeth the persecution of men to be as grievous as the punishment of God. Yet if success cometh from thy Lord, they say, verily we are with you. Doth not God well know that which is in the breasts of his creatures
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
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
Among the people is he who says, "We have believed in God." Yet when he is harmed on God's account, he equates the people's persecution with God's retribution. And if help comes from your Lord, he says, "We were actually with you." Is not God aware of what is inside the hearts of the people?
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Of mankind is he who saith: We believe in Allah, but, if he be made to suffer for the sake of Allah, he mistaketh the persecution of mankind for Allah's punishment; and then, if victory cometh from thy Lord, will say: Lo! we were with you (all the while). Is not Allah Best Aware of what is in the bosoms of (His) creatures
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
And there are those among men who say, 'We believe in God!' but when they are hurt in God's cause, they deem the trials of men like the torment of God; but if help come from thy Lord they will say, 'Verily, we were with you!' does not God know best what is in the breasts of the worlds
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
But some men say, "We believe in God," yet when they meet with sufferings in the cause of God, they regardtrouble from man as chastisement from God. Yet if a success come from thy Lord they are sure to say, "We were on your side!" Doth not God well know what is in the breasts of his creatures
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Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Disa njerëz thonë: "Ne e besojmë Allahun", por kur lëndohen në rrugën e Allahut, torturimin e njerëzve e barazojnë me dënimin e Allahut. E, kur vjen ndonjë fitore nga Zoti yt, ata thonë: "Në të vërtetë, ne ishim me ju." A nuk e di Allahu më së miri se çfarë ka në zemrat e njerëzve?!
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর মানুষের মধ্যে কিছু লোক আছে যারা বলে, ‘আমরা আল্লাহর প্রতি ঈমান এনেছি’, অতঃপর যখন আল্লাহর পথে (ঈমানের ব্যাপারে) তাদেরকে কষ্ট দেয়া হয়, তখন তারা মানুষের নিপীড়নকে আল্লাহর শাস্তির মতো মনে করে। আর যদি তোমার রবের পক্ষ থেকে কোনো বিজয় আসে, তখন অবশ্যই তারা বলে, ‘নিশ্চয় আমরা তোমাদের সাথে ছিলাম।’ সৃষ্টিকুলের অন্তরসমূহে যা কিছু আছে, আল্লাহ কি তা সম্পর্কে সম্যক অবগত নন?
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Ima ljudi koji govore: “Vjerujemo u Allaha”, a kad neki Allaha radi bude na muke stavljen, on drži da je ljudsko mučenje isto što i Allahova kazna. A ako pobjeda dođe od Gospodara tvog, sigurno će oni reći: “Bili smo uz vas!” A zar Allah ne zna dobro ono što je u grudima čijim?
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Ima ljudi koji govore: “Vjerujemo u Allaha”, a kad neki Allaha radi bude na muke stavljen, on drži da je ljudsko mučenje isto što i Allahova kazna. A ako pobjeda dođe od Gospodara tvog, sigurno će oni reći: “Bili smo uz vas!” A zar Allah ne zna dobro ono što je u grudima čijim?
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Hino e jimɓe ɓen, wi'oowo: "Min ngooŋɗinii Alla"; hara non si o tampiniraama fii Alla, o waɗat lorra yimɓe ɓen, wano lepte Alla ɗen. Si ballal kadi immorii ka Joomi maa, pellet, ɓe mbi'ay: "Miɗen ngo'dunoo e mo'on!" Kere wonaa Alla ɓuri anndu'de ko woni e ɓerɗe tageefo ngon?
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ქართული · Georgian
და ადამიანებს შორის არიან ისეთებიც, რომლებიც ამბობენ: «ჩვენ ვირწმუნეთ ალლაჰი», — მაგრამ როდესაც მათ ტანჯვას მიაყენებენ ალლაჰის გამო [მის მიმართ ჭეშმარიტი რწმენის გამო], ისინი ადამიანებისგან [მრავალღმერთიანებისგან] მომდინარე გამოცდას ალლაჰის სასჯელად მიიჩნევენ [ვერ ითმენენ] (და რწმენას შორდებიან). ხოლო როდესაც მოვა გამარჯვება შენი (ო, მოციქულო) უფლისგან, ისინი [რწმენისგან განმდგარნი] აუცილებლად იტყვიან: «ჩვენ თქვენთან ვიყავით». განა ალლაჰმა ყველაზე უკეთ არ იცის, რაც (იმალება) სამყაროთა [ქმნილებების] გულებში?
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Deutsch · German
Und unter den Menschen gibt es manchen, der sagt: „Wir glauben an Allah.“ Wenn ihm aber um Allahs willen Leid zugefügt wird, setzt er die Schädigung durch die Menschen der Strafe Allahs gleich. Wenn jedoch Unterstützung von deinem Herrn kommt, sagen sie ganz gewiss: „Wir sind ja mit euch gewesen.“ Ist Allah denn nicht wissender über das, was in den Brüsten der Weltenbewohner steckt?
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Ελληνικά · Greek
Υπάρχει ανάμεσα στους ανθρώπους εκείνος που λέει: «Πιστεύουμε στον Αλλάχ», αλλά αν τον έβλαψαν (οι άπιστοι) λόγω της πίστης του στον Αλλάχ, θεωρεί την τιμωρία (που έλαβε) από τους ανθρώπους ότι είναι ίση με την τιμωρία του Αλλάχ (και έτσι δεν μπορεί να δείξει υπομονή στην τιμωρία τους και εγκαταλείπει την πίστη). Αλλά όταν η νίκη έρθει από τον Κύριό σου (ω, Προφήτη, για τους πιστούς), (τότε τέτοιοι άνθρωποι) θα πουν (στους πιστούς): «Ήμασταν μαζί σας (υποστηρίζοντάς σας ενάντια στους εχθρούς).» Δε γνωρίζει ο Αλλάχ καλύτερα τι υπάρχει στις καρδιές όλων των ανθρώπων;
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हिन्दी · Hindi
और लोगों में से कुछ ऐसे हैं, जो कहते हैं : हम अल्लाह पर ईमान लाए। फिर जब अल्लाह के मामले में उसे सताया जए, तो लोगों के सताने को अल्लाह की यातना के समान समझ लेता है। और निश्चय यदि आपके पालनहार की ओर से कोई सहायता आ जाए, तो निश्चय ज़रूर कहेंगे : हम तो तुम्हारे साथ थे। और क्या अल्लाह उसे अधिक जानने वाला नहीं, जो सारे संसार के दिलों में है?
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Italiano · Italian
E ci sono tra gli uomini quelli che dicono: «Abbiamo creduto in Allāh!» Ma se ricevono un male per la causa di Allāh, considerano la tentazione degli uomini come la punizione di Allāh. E se viene invece un aiuto dal tuo Dio, diranno di sicuro: «In verità noi eravamo con voi!» Allāh non è forse informato di ciò che è negli animi del creato?
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
10. Iš žmonių yra kai kurie, kurie sako: „Mes tikime Allahą.“ Tačiau jei jie priverčiami kentėti vardan Allaho, jie laiko žmonijos išbandymą Allaho bausme. O jei ateina pergalė iš jų Viešpaties (veidmainiai), sakys: „Iš tiesų, mes buvome su tavimi (padėjome tau).“ Argi Allahas nėra Geriausiai Žinantis apie tai, kas yra Alamyn (žmonijos ir džinų) krūtinėse?
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Русский · Russian
Среди людей есть и такие, кто говорит: «Мы уверовали в Аллаха». Но когда им приходится страдать ради Аллаха, они принимают притеснение от людей за наказание от Аллаха. А если придёт помощь от твоего Господа, они непременно скажут: «Воистину, мы были с вами». А разве Аллах не лучше ли всех знает, что в сердцах обитателей миров?
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Српски · Serbian
Има људи који говоре: „Верујемо у Аллаха!“ А кад неки од њих буде стављен на муке због Аллаха, он сматра да је искушење од људи исто као и Аллахова казна. А ако победа дође од твога Господара, сигурно ће они да кажу: „Били смо уз вас!“ А зар Аллах не зна најбоље оно што је у свачијим грудима?!
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Na katika watu yupo yule anayesema, "Tumemuamini Mwenyezi Mungu." Lakini anapopewa maudhi kwa sababu ya Mwenyezi Mungu, anayafanya mateso ya watu kama ni adhabu ya Mwenyezi Mungu. Na inapokuja nusura kutoka kwa Mola wako Mlezi, kwa yakini husema, "Hakika sisi tulikuwa pamoja nanyi." Kwani Mwenyezi Mungu hayajui zaidi yaliyomo vifuani mwa walimwengu?
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Svenska · Swedish
Och det finns sådana människor som hävdar: ”Vi tror på Gud”, men när de möter prövningar för hans sak ser de människors förföljelse som Guds straff [och överger tron]. När din Herre sedan ger seger [till de troende], påstår de: ”Vi stod ju på er sida!” Vet inte Gud bäst vad som döljs i människornas inre?
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Türkçe · Turkish
İnsanlardan öyleleri vardır ki; “Allah’a iman ettik.” derler. Ama Allah uğrunda bir ezaya uğratılınca, insanlardan gördükleri baskı ve işkenceyi Allah’ın azabı gibi tutar. Andolsun, Rabbinden bir yardım gelecek olsa mutlaka; “Biz de sizinle beraberdik.” derler. Allah, herkesin kalbinde olanı en iyi bilen değil midir?
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اردو · Urdu
اور بعض لوگ ایسے بھی ہیں جو زبانی کہتے ہیں کہ ہم ایمان ﻻئے ہیں لیکن جب اللہ کی راه میں کوئی مشکل آن پڑتی ہے تو لوگوں کی ایذا دہی کو اللہ تعالیٰ کے عذاب کی طرح بنا لیتے ہیں[1] ، ہاں اگر اللہ کی مدد آجائے[2] تو پکار اٹھتے ہیں کہ ہم تو تمہارے ساتھی ہی ہیں[3] کیا دنیا جہان کے سینوں میں جو کچھ ہے اس سے اللہ تعالیٰ دانا نہیں ہے؟[4]
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Talal Itani2012 We have advised the human being to be good to his parents. But if they urge you to associate with Me something you have no knowledge of, do not obey them. To Me is your return; and I will inform you of what you used to do.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 We have enjoined on man kindness to parents; but if they strive to make thee join with Me that of which thou hast no knowledge, then obey them not. Unto Me is your return and I shall tell you what ye used to do
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And we have enjoined on man kindness to his parents; and if they strive with thee that thou mayest join with me, what thou hast no knowledge of, then obey them not; to me is your return, and I will inform you of that which ye have done
John Medows Rodwell1861 Moreover we have enjoined on man to shew kindness to parents: but if they strive with thee that thou join that with Me of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not. To me do ye return, and then will I tell you of your doings
George Sale1734 We have commanded man to shew kindness towards his parents: But if they endeavour to prevail with thee to associate with Me that concerning which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not. Unto Me shall ye return; and I will declare unto you what ye have done
Easy-read (simplified)waqaala lladheena kafaroo lilladheena aamanoo tabi'oo sabeelanaa walnahmil khataayaakum wamaa hum bihaamileena min khataayaahum min shay'in innahum lakaadhiboon
DIN 31635waqāla llaḏīna kafarū lillaḏīna ʾāmanū tabiʿū sabīlanā walnaḥmil ḫaṭāyākum wamā hum biḥāmilīna min ḫaṭāyāhum min šayʾin ʾinnahum lakāḏibūna
Talal Itani2012 Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, "Follow our way, and we will carry your sins." In no way can they carry any of their sins. They are liars.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Those who disbelieve say unto those who believe: Follow our way (of religion) and we verily will bear your sins (for you). They cannot bear aught of their sins. Lo! they verily are liars
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And those who misbelieved said to those who believed, 'Follow our path, we will bear your sins;' but they could not bear their sins at all; verily, they are liars
John Medows Rodwell1861 The unbelievers say to the faithful, "Follow ye our way, and we will surely bear your sins." But not aught of their sins will they bear - verily they are liars
George Sale1734 The unbelievers say unto those who believe, follow our way; and we will bear your sins. Howbeit they shall not bear any part of their sins; for they are liars
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Talal Itani · George Sale0.75
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.75
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.73
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.73
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.70
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.69
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.64
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.62
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.62
John Medows Rodwell · 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.