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Do they desire other than the religion of God, when to Him has submitted everything in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and to Him they will be returned?
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Compare translations (4)Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Seek they other than the religion of Allah, when unto Him submitteth whosoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and unto Him they will be returned
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
What is it other than God's religion that they crave? when to Him is resigned whosoever is in the heavens and the earth, will he or nill he, and to him shall they return
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Other religion than that of God desire they? To him doth everything that is in the Heavens and in the Earth submit, in willing or forcedobedience! and to Him do they return
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Do they therefore seek any other religion but God's? Since to him is resigned whosoever is in heaven or on earth, voluntarily, or of force: And to him shall they return
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
A mos kërkojnë ata fe tjetër përveç fesë së Allahut, ndërkohë që Atij i nënshtrohet çdo krijesë që gjendet në qiej e në Tokë, me dashje a pa dashje, dhe tek Ai do të kthehen?!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
বাংলা · Bengali
তারা কি আল্লাহর ইসলামকে বাদ দিয়ে অন্য দীন চায়? অথচ আসমান ও জমিনে যা কিছু রয়েছে সবকিছুই ইচ্ছায় বা অনিচ্ছায় তাঁর কাছে আত্মসমর্পণ করেছে। আর তাঁর দিকেই তাদের ফিরিয়ে নেওয়া হবে।
Translated by the team of Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Dawah Association in Rabwah, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
Zar pored Allahove vjere žele neku drugu, kada se Njemu predaju, milom ili silom, i oni na nebesima i na Zemlji, i Njemu će vraćeni biti?!
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
Zar pored Allahove vjere žele neku drugu, kada se Njemu predaju, milom ili silom, i oni na nebesima i na Zemlji, i Njemu će vraćeni biti?!
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
E ko woori Diina Alla kan ɓe ɗaɓɓata? Hino woodani mo jebbilaare ɓeen won ɓe ka kammuuli e ka leydi, ɗoftaare maa waawneede, ko fa`ade ka Makko ɓe nduttotoo.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
ნუთუ ისინი ეძებენ სხვა სარწმუნოებას, გარდა ალლაჰის სარწმუნოებისა, მაშინ როცა მას (ალლაჰს) დამორჩილდნენ ყველა, ვინც ცაშია და მიწაზე — ნებით (მორწმუნენი) და უნებლიეთაც? და მისკენ იქნებით ყველა დაბრუნებულნი.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Begehren sie etwa eine andere als Allahs Religion, wo sich Ihm doch (jeder) ergeben hat, der in den Himmeln und auf der Erde ist, freiwillig oder widerwillig? Und zu Ihm werden sie zurückgebracht.
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 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Επιζητούν (εκείνοι οι ανυπάκουοι), μια άλλη θρησκεία εκτός της θρησκείας του Αλλάχ (το Ισλάμ), ενώ σ’ Αυτόν έχει υποταχθεί ό,τι βρίσκεται στον ουρανό και στη γη, είτε πρόθυμα, είτε απρόθυμα; Και σ’ Αυτόν θα επιστρέψουν όλοι.
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 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
तो क्या वे अल्लाह के धर्म (इस्लाम) के अलावा कुछ और तलाश करते हैं? जबकि आकाशों और धरती में जो भी है स्वेच्छा से और अनिच्छा से उसी का आज्ञाकारी[45] है तथा वे उसी की ओर लौटाए[46] जाएँगे।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Desiderano forse una religione differente da quella di Allāh, dopo che Gli si sono sottomessi quelli che sono nei cieli e in terra, volentieri e malvolentieri, e che a Lui ritorneranno?
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 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
83. Ar jūs ieškote kažko kito nei Allaho religijos, nors Jam pakluso visi kūriniai danguose ir žemėje, noriai ir nenoriai. Ir pas Jį jie bus sugrąžinti.
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 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Sila amantii Rabbii malee kan biraa barabaadanii? odoo wantoonni samiifi dachii keessaa hunduu fedhaan yookiin dirqamaan isaaf (Rabbiif) ajajamee jiruu. gara isaatti deeffaman.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
Неужели они желают иного, помимо религии Аллаха, тогда как Ему покорилось всё, что в небесах и на земле, по своей воле или по принуждению, и к Нему они будут возвращены?
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
Српски · Serbian
Зар поред Аллахове вере желе неку другу, када се Њему предају, милом или силом, и они на небесима и на Земљи, и Њему ће враћени бити?!
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 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Je, wanataka dini isiyokuwa ya Mwenyezi Mungu, ilhali kila kilicho katika mbingu na katika ardhi kimejisalimisha kwake kwa kumtii Yeye kwa kupenda na kwa kutopenda, na kwake Yeye watarejeshwa?
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Söker de då en annan ordning än Guds, när alla i himlarna och på jorden har underkastat sig honom – villigt eller motvilligt – och det är till honom de ska föras åter?
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 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Allah’ın dininden başka bir din mi arzu ediyorlar? Oysa, göklerde ve yerde olanların hepsi isteyerek ve isyemeyerek O’na teslim olmuştur. Ve O'na döndürüleceklerdir.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
کیا وه اللہ تعالیٰ کے دین کے سوا اور دین کی تلاش میں ہیں؟ حاﻻنکہ تمام آسمانوں والے اور سب زمین والے اللہ تعالیٰ ہی کے فرمانبردار ہیں خوشی سے ہوں یا ناخوشی سے[1] ، سب اسی کی طرف لوٹائے جائیں گے۔
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.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.3
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Talal Itani2012 God received the covenant of the prophets, "Inasmuch as I have given you of scripture and wisdom; should a messenger come to you verifying what you have, you shall believe in him, and support him." He said, "Do you affirm My covenant and take it upon yourselves?" They said, "We affirm it." He said, "Then bear witness, and I am with you among the witnesses."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 When Allah made (His) covenant with the prophets, (He said): Behold that which I have given you of the Scripture and knowledge. And afterward there will come unto you a messenger, confirming that which ye possess. Ye shall believe in him and ye shall help him. He said: Do ye agree, and will ye take up My burden (which I lay upon you) in this (matter)? They answered: We agree. He said: Then bear ye witness. I will be a witness with you
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And when God took the compact from the prophets '(this is) surely what we have given you of the Book and wisdom. Then shall come to you the Apostle confirming what is with you. Ye must believe in him and help him.' He said, moreover, 'Are ye resolved and have ye taken my compact on that (condition).' They say, 'We are resolved.' He said, 'Then bear witness, for I am witness with you
John Medows Rodwell1861 When God entered into covenant with the prophets, he said, "This is the Book and the Wisdom which I give you. Hereafter shall a prophet came unto you to confirm the Scriptures already with you. Ye shall surely believe on him, and ye shall surely aid him. Are ye resolved?" said he, "and do ye accept the covenant on these terms?" They said, "We are resolved;" "Be ye then the witnesses," said he, "and I will be a witness as well as you
George Sale1734 And remember when God accepted the covenant of the prophets, saying, this verily is the scripture and the wisdom which I have given you: Hereafter shall an apostle come unto you, conforming the truth of that scripture which is with you; ye shall surely believe on Him, and ye shall assist Him. God said, are ye firmly resolved, and do ye accept my covenant on this condition? They answered, we are firmly resolved: God said, be ye therefore witnesses; and I also bear witness with you
Talal Itani2012 Say, "We believe in God, and in what was revealed to us; and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to Moses, and Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we submit."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Say (O Muhammad): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and that which was vouchsafed unto Moses and Jesus and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Say, 'We believe in God, and what has been revealed to thee, and what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and what was given to Moses, and Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord,- we will make no distinction between any of them,- and we are unto Him resigned
John Medows Rodwell1861 SAY: We believe in God, and in what hath been sent down to us, and what hath been sent down to Abraham, and Ismael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and in what was given to Moses, and Jesus, and the Prophets, from their Lord. We make no difference between them. And to Him are we resigned (Muslims)
George Sale1734 Say, we believe in God, and that which hath been sent down unto us, and that which was sent down unto Abraham, and Ismael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which was delivered to Moses, and Jesus, and the prophets, from their Lord; we make no distinction between any of them; and to him are we resigned
DIN 31635waman yabtaġi ġayra l-ʾislāmi dīnan falan yuqbala minhu wahuwa fī l-ʾāḫirati mina l-ḫāsirīna
Talal Itani2012 Whoever seeks other than Islam as a religion, it will not be accepted from him, and in the Hereafter he will be among the losers.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And whoso seeketh as religion other than the Surrender (to Allah) it will not be accepted from him, and he will be a loser in the Hereafter
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Whosoever craves other than Islam for a religion, it shall surely not be accepted from him, and he shall, in the next world, be of those who lose
John Medows Rodwell1861 Whoso desireth any other religion than Islam, that religion shall never be accepted from him, and in the next world he shall be among the lost
George Sale1734 Whoever followeth any other religion than Islam, it shall not be accepted of him: And in the next life he shall be of those who perish
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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 Sale0.72
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.68
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.66
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.64
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.62
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.59
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.58
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.57
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.48
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.42
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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.