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Recite what is revealed to you of the Scripture, and perform the prayer. The prayer preventsindecencies and evils. And the remembrance of God is greater. And God knows what you do.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Recite that which hath been inspired in thee of the Scripture, and establishworship. Lo! worship preserveth from lewdness and iniquity, but verily remembrance of Allah is more important. And Allah knoweth what ye do
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
Recite what has been revealed to thee of the Book; and be steadfast in prayer; verily, prayer forbidssin and wrong; and surely the mention of God is greater; for God knows what ye do
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Recite the portions of the Book which have been revealed to thee and discharge the duty of prayer: for prayer restraineth from the filthy and the blame-worthy. And the gravest duty is the remembrance of God; and God knoweth what ye do
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Rehearse that which hath been revealed unto thee of the book of the Koran: And be constant at prayer; for prayer preserveth a man from filthy crimes, and from that which is blamable; and the remembering of God is surely a most important duty. God knoweth that which ye do
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
Lexo atë që të shpallet nga Libri (o Muhamed) dhe fale namazin! Vërtet, namazi pengon nga veprat e shëmtuara e të këqija. Ndërkaq, përmendja e Allahut është njëmend më e madhja. Allahu di çfarë bëni.
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বাংলা · Bengali
(হে রাসূল!) তোমার প্রতি যে কিতাব (আল কুরআন) ওয়াহী করা হয়েছে, তা থেকে তিলাওয়াত করো এবং সালাত কায়িম করো। নিশ্চয় সালাত অশ্লীল ও মন্দকাজ থেকে বিরত রাখে। আর আল্লাহর স্মরণই তো সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ। আল্লাহ জানেন, যা কিছু তোমরা করো।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Kazuj Knjigu koja ti se objavljuje i obavljaj namaz – namaz, zaista, odvraća od razvrata i od svega što je ružno, a sigurno je spominjanje Allaha veće! – A Allah zna šta radite.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
Kazuj Knjigu koja ti se objavljuje i obavljaj molitvu – molitva, zaista, odvraća od razvrata i od svega što je ružno, a sigurno je spominjanje Allaha veće! – A Allah zna šta radite.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Janngu ɗum ko waayinaa e maaɗa ka deftere, ñiiɓaa e juulde nden. Pellet, juulde nden no haɗa paŋkare e ko añinii. Ko jantagol Alla ngol ɓuri (hu'unde kala) mawnude. Alla no anndi ko ngolloton kon.
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ქართული · Georgian
და იკითხე ის [ო, შუამავალო], რაც წიგნისგან ზეშთაგეგონა [ყურანისგან] და სრულყოფილად შეასრულე ლოცვა. ჭეშმარიტად, ლოცვა კრძალავს სიავენს და უკეთურობას. ალლაჰის ხსენება კი უფრო უდიდესია და ალლაჰმა იცის, რასაც აკეთებთ.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Rezitiere, was dir vom Buch (als Offenbarung) eingegeben wurde, und verrichte das Gebet. Wahrlich, das Gebet hält davon ab, das Schändliche und das Verwerfliche (zu tun). Und das Gedenken Allahs ist fürwahr größer. Und Allah weiß, was ihr macht.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Απάγγειλε (ω, Μωχάμμαντ) ό,τι στάλθηκε σε σένα από το Βιβλίο (το Κορ’άν), και τέλεσε την προσευχή. Πράγματι, η προσευχή απαγορεύει κάθε αισχρή πράξη και κάθε απαγορευμένη πράξη (και απομακρύνει τον άνθρωπο απ' αυτές). Και η εξύμνηση προς τον Αλλάχ είναι σπουδαιότερη (από οτιδήποτε άλλο), και ο Αλλάχ γνωρίζει ό,τι κάνετε.
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हिन्दी · Hindi
आप उस पुस्तक को पढ़ें, जो आपकी ओर वह़्य (प्रकाशना) की गई है तथा नमाज़ क़ायम करें। निःसंदेह नमाज़ निर्लज्जता और बुराई से रोकती है। और निश्चय अल्लाह का स्मरण सबसे बड़ा है और अल्लाह जानता है[23], जो कुछ तुम करते हो।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Recita ciò che ti viene ispirato dal Libro e pratica la preghiera con devozione: in verità la preghiera distoglie dalla nefandezza e dagli atti riprovevoli. E invocare Allāh è l’atto più meritevole, e Allāh sa bene ciò che fate.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
45. Recituok (Muchammedai ﷺ), kas buvo apreikšta tau iš Knygos (Korano) ir atlik As-Salat (ikamat-as-salat). Iš tiesų, As-Salat (malda) užkerta kelią Al-Fahša (t. y. sunkioms įvairių rūšių nuodėmėms, neleistiniems intymiems santykiams) ir Al-Munkar (t. y. netikėjimui, daugiadievystei, ir visų rūšių blogiems ištvirkusiems veiksmams) ir Allaho tavęs prisiminimas (šlovinimas) (priešais angelus) yra didesnis iš tiesų [nei tavo prisiminimas (šlovinimas)] Allaho maldose. Ir Allahas žino, ką tu darai.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
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Русский · Russian
Читай же то, что внушено тебе из Писания, и выстаивай молитву. Воистину, молитва удерживает от мерзости и предосудительного, а поминание Аллаха — превыше [всего]. И Аллах знает всё, что вы совершаете.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Казуј Књигу која ти се објављује и обављај молитву - молитва, заиста, одвраћа од разврата и од свега што је ружно; а слављење Бога је сигурно веће! Бог зна шта радите.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Soma yale uliyofunuliwa katika Kitabu, na ushike Swala. Hakika Swala inazuilia mambo machafu na maovu. Na kwa yakini kumdhukuru Mwenyezi Mungu ndilo jambo kubwa kabisa. Na Mwenyezi Mungu anayajua mnayoyatenda.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Recitera skriften som har uppenbarats för dig och förrätta bönen. Bönen avhåller från skamlöshet och synder, och att minnas Gud är förvisso det allra största. Gud har full vetskap om era handlingar.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
(Ey Muhammed!) Kitaptan sana vahyolunanı oku, namazı da dosdoğru kıl. Çünkü namaz, insanı hayâsızlıktan ve kötülükten alıkor. Allah’ı zikretmek elbette herşeyden büyüktür. Allah, yaptıklarınızı bilir.
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اردو · Urdu
جو کتاب آپ کی طرف وحی کی گئی ہے اسے پڑھئے[1] اور نماز قائم کریں[2]، یقیناً نماز بے حیائی اور برائی سے روکتی ہے[3]، بیشک اللہ کا ذکر بہت بڑی چیز ہے[4]، تم جو کچھ کر رہے ہو اس سے اللہ خبردار ہے.
Translated by Muhammad Ibrahim Junagarhi, developed under the supervision of the Rowwad Translation Center. The original translation is available for the purpose of expressing opinion, evaluation, and continuous development.
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Talal Itani2012 And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in the best manner possible, except those who do wrong among them. And say, "We believe in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to you; and our God and your God is One; and to Him we are submissive."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it be in (a way) that is better, save with such of them as do wrong; and say: We believe in that which hath been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our Allah and your Allah is One, and unto Him we surrender
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And do not wrangle with the people of the Book, except for what is better; save with those who have been unjust amongst them and who say, 'We believe in what is sent down to us, And what has been sent down to you; our God and your God is one, and we are unto Him resigned
John Medows Rodwell1861 Dispute not, unless in kindly sort, with the people of the Book; save with such of them as have dealt wrongfully with you: And say ye, "We believe in what hath been sent down to us and hath been sent down to you. Our God and your God is one, and to him are we self-surrendered" (Muslims)
George Sale1734 Dispute not against those who have received the scriptures, unless in the mildest manner; except against such of them as behave injuriously towards you: And say, we believe in the revelation which hath been sent down unto us, and also in that which hath been sent down unto you; our God and your God is one, and unto Him are we resigned
DIN 31635wakaḏālika ʾanzalnā ʾilayka l-kitāba fallaḏīna ʾātaynāhumu l-kitāba yuʾminūna bihi wamin hāʾulāʾi man yuʾminu bihi wamā yaǧḥadu biʾāyātinā ʾillā l-kāfirūna
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Talal Itani2012 Likewise, We revealed to you the Scripture. Those to whom We gave the Scripture believe in it, and some of these believe in it. None renounce Our communications except the disbelievers.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 In like manner We have revealed unto thee the Scripture, and those unto whom We gave the Scripture aforetime will believe therein; and of these (also) there are some who believe therein. And none deny Our revelations save the disbelievers
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Thus did we send down to thee the Book; and every one to whom we have given the Book believes therein. But these will not believe therein; though none gainsay our signs except the misbelievers
John Medows Rodwell1861 Thus have we sent down the Book of the Koran to thee: and they to whom we have given the Book of the law believe in it: and of these Arabians there are those who believe in it: and none, save the Infidels, reject our signs
George Sale1734 Thus have We sent down the book of the Koran unto thee: And they unto whom We have given the former scriptures, believe therein; and of these Arabians also there is who believeth therein: And none reject our signs, except the obstinate infidels
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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 Sale0.83
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.78
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.74
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.70
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.69
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.69
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.68
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.63
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.61
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.61
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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.