Marked words appear in this translation and in no other English translation of this verse. Common small words and older spellings are not marked. The marks show where the wording differs, not where the meaning does.
Talal Itani· published 2012
He created the heavens without pillars that you can see, and placedstabilizers on earth lest it shifts with you, and scattered throughout it all kinds of creatures. And from the sky We sent down water, and caused to grow therein of every noble pair.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
He hath created the heavens without supports that ye can see, and hath cast into the earth firm hills, so that it quake not with you; and He hath dispersed therein all kinds of beasts. And We send down water from the sky and We cause (plants) of every goodly kind to grow therein
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
He created the heavens without pillars that ye can see, and He threw upon the earth firm mountains lest it should move with you; and He dispersed thereon every sort of beast; and we send down from the heavens water, and we caused to grow therein of every noble kind
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Without pillars that can be seen hath He created the heavens, and on the earth hath thrown mountains lest it should move with you; and He hath scattered over it animals of every sort: and from the Heaven we send down rain and cause every kind of noble plant to grow up therein
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
He hath created the heavens without visible pillars to sustain them, and hath thrown on the earth mountains firmlyrooted, lest it should move with you; and He hath replenished the same with all kinds of beasts: And We send down rain from heaven, and cause every kind of noble vegetable to springforth therein
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
Ai krijoi qiejt pa shtylla që mund t'i shihni, vuri në Tokë male të patundshme, që ajo të mos lëkundet me ju dhe përhapi në të gjithfarë gjallesash. Ne lëshuam shi nga qielli dhe bëmë që në të të mbijë çdo lloj bime e këndshme.
Translated by the team of 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 1.0.5
বাংলা · Bengali
তিনি খুঁটি ছাড়া আসমানসমূহ সৃষ্টি করেছেন, যা তোমরা দেখছো, আর জমিনে স্থাপন করেছেন সুদৃঢ় পাহাড়, যাতে তা তোমাদেরকে নিয়ে হেলে না পড়ে, আর তাতে ছড়িয়ে দিয়েছেন প্রত্যেক প্রকারের প্রাণী। আর আমি আসমান থেকে (বৃষ্টির) পানি বর্ষণ করি, অতঃপর তদ্বারা আমি সব ধরনের কল্যাণকর উদ্ভিদ উদ্গত করি।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Nebesa je, vidite ih, bez stubova stvorio, a po Zemlji planine nepomične postavio da vas ne trese i po njoj životinje svih vrsta razasuo. Mi s neba kišu spuštamo i činimo da po njoj niču svakovrsne plemenite biljke.
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
Nebesa je, vidite ih, bez stubova stvorio, a po Zemlji planine nepomične postavio da vas ne trese i po njoj životinje svih vrsta razasuo. Mi s neba kišu spuštamo i činimo da po njoj niču svakovrsne plemenite biljke.
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
O tagirii kammuuji ɗin ko aldaa e tugaale, ɗe nji'oton; o wernii ka leydi pelle fii wota ndi dillidu e mon; o saaki e mayri kala ruugayngel. Min njippiniri ndiyam ka kammu, Min puɗini e mayri kala nooneeji tedduɗi.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
მან [ალლაჰმა] შექმნა ცანი [და აღამაღლა ისინი] საყრდენის გარეშე, როგორც თქვენ ხედავთ, და დაადგინა მიწაზე მტკიცე [მთები], რათა იგი [დედამიწა] არ შერყეულიყო თქვენთან ერთად. და გაავრცელა მასზე [დედამიწაზე] ყველა სახის ცხოველი. და გარდმოვავლინეთ ციდან წყალი და აღმოვაცენეთ მასზე ყველა მშვენიერი წყვილი [მცენარე].
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 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Er hat die Himmel ohne Stützen, die ihr sehen könnt, erschaffen. Und auf der Erde hat Er festgegründete Berge gesetzt, dass sie nicht mit euch schwanke. Und Er hat auf ihr allerlei Tiere sich ausbreiten lassen. Und Wir lassen Wasser vom Himmel herabkommen und dann viele edle Arten auf ihr wachsen.
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
Δημιούργησε τους ουρανούς χωρίς κολώνες, όπως τους βλέπετε, έβαλε σταθερά βουνά στη γη για να μην τρέμει μαζί σας, και σκόρπισε πάνω της (γης) κάθε είδους κινούμενα (ζωντανά) πλάσματα. Και στείλαμε από τον ουρανό νερό και κάναμε να φυτρώσουν σ' αυτή (τη γη) κάθε είδους καλό φυτό.
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
उसने आकाशों को बिना स्तंभों के पैदा किया, जिन्हें तुम देखते हो। और धरती में पर्वत डाल दिए, ताकि वह तुम्हें लेकर हिलने-डुलने न लगे। और उसके ऊपर हर प्रकार के जीव फैला दिए। तथा हमने आकाश से पानी उतारा, फिर उसमें हर तरह की अच्छी क़िस्म उगाई।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Creò i cieli senza colonne visibili, e piantò in terra degli appigli, perché questa non perda l’equilibrio, e vi diffuse ogni specie d’animali. E abbiamo fatto piovere dal cielo l’acqua, con cui abbiamo fatto crescere rigogliose coppie di ogni nobile specie vegetale.
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
10. Jis sukūrė dangus be jokių stulpų jums matomų, ir įtvirtino ant žemės tvirtai kalnus, kad jie nedrebėtų su jumis. Ir Jis išbarstė joje judančius (gyvus) kūrinius, visų rūšių. Ir Mes nuleidžiame vandenį (lietų) iš dangaus, ir Mes priverčiame (augalus) visų gražių rūšių augti joje.
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.
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
Он сотворил небеса без опор, которые вы могли бы видеть, и установил на земле прочно стоящие горы, чтобы она не колебалась с вами, и расселил на ней всякие существа. И Мы ниспослали с неба воду и взрастили на ней всякие прекрасные пары.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Створио је небеса која ви видите без стубова, а по Земљи је стабилне планине поставио да вас не потреса, и по њој је разасуо животиње свих врста. Ми са неба спуштамо воду и чинимо да по њој ничу разноврсне племените биљке.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Ameziumba mbingu bila ya nguzo mnazoziona, na ameweka katika ardhi milima ili ardhi isiwayumbishe, na ametawanya humo kila namna ya wanyama, na tumeteremsha maji kutoka mbinguni, na tukaotesha katika ardhi mimea mizuri ya kila namna.
Issued by the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Han skapade himlarna utan synligt stöd och satte stadiga berg på jorden för att den inte skulle skaka under er, och han spred alla slags varelser på den. Och vi låter regn falla från skyn så att en mångfald av ljuvliga växter kan gro på den.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
O, gökleri görebildiğiniz bir direk olmaksızın yarattı. Yeryüzüne de, sizi sarsmasın diye sabit dağlar yerleştirdi ve orada her türlü canlıyı yaydı. Biz gökyüzünden su indirip, orada her faydalı nebattan çift çift bitirdik.
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اردو · Urdu
اسی نے آسمانوں کو بغیر ستون کے پیدا کیا ہے تم انہیں دیکھ رہے[1] ہو اور اس نے زمین میں پہاڑوں کو ڈال دیا تاکہ وه تمہیں جنبش نہ دے[2] سکے اور ہر طرح کے جاندار زمین میں پھیلا دیئے[3]۔ اور ہم نے آسمان سے پانی برسا کر زمین میں ہر قسم کے نفیس جوڑے اگا دیئے.[4]
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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5 cleared translations, newest first, by year of publication, so the modern English comes before the historical ones. That is an ordering by date, not a judgement. Each is shown complete — this platform never excerpts a translation — and each renders under its translator's name. No translation here is marked as the correct one.
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Easy-read is a simplified pronunciation,
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Each verse ends in its pause form, as it is said when you stop there. Pauses inside a verse and other tajwid rules are not shown. It is derived from the Tanzil
Simple edition, while the Arabic above is the
Uthmani edition; both are cleared, but they are not the
same edition and their orthography differs.
Easy-read (simplified)haadhaa khalqu llaahi fa'aroonee maadhaa khalaqa lladheena min doonihi bali z-zaalimoona fee dalaalin mubeen
DIN 31635hāḏā ḫalqu llāhi faʾarūnī māḏā ḫalaqa llaḏīna min dūnihi bali ẓ-ẓālimūna fī ḍalālin mubīnin
Talal Itani2012 Such is God's creation. Now show me what those besides Him have created. In fact, the wicked are in obvious error.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 This is the Creation of Allah. Now show me that which those (ye worship) beside Him have created. Nay, but the wrong-doers are in error manifest
Edward Henry Palmer1880 This is God's creation; show me what others beside Him have created; - nay, the unjust are in obvious error
John Medows Rodwell1861 This is the creation of God: Shew me now what others than He have created. Ah! the ungodly are in a manifest delusion
George Sale1734 This is the creation of God: Shew Me now what they have created, who are worshipped besides Him? Verily the ungodly are in a manifest error
Talal Itani2012 We endowed Luqman with wisdom: "Give thanks to God." Whoever is appreciative-is appreciative for the benefit of his own soul. And whoever is unappreciative-God is Sufficient and Praiseworthy.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And verily We gave Luqman wisdom, saying: Give thanks unto Allah; and whosoever giveth thanks, he giveth thanks for (the good of) his soul. And whosoever refuseth - Lo! Allah is Absolute, Owner of Praise
Edward Henry Palmer1880 We did give unto Loqman wisdom, saying, 'Thank God; for he who thanks God is only thankful for his own soul; and he who is ungrateful - verily, God is independent, worthy of praise
John Medows Rodwell1861 Of old we bestowed wisdom upon LOKMAN, and taught him thus - "Be thankful to God: for whoever is thankful, is thankful to his own behoof; and if any shall be thankless . . . God truly is self-sufficient, worthy of all praise
George Sale1734 We heretofore bestowed wisdom on Lokman, and commanded him, saying, be thou thankful unto God: For whoever is thankful, shall be thankful to the advantage of his own soul; and if any shall be unthankful, verily God is self-sufficient, and worthy to be praised
These figures count the words the translations share. They measure wording, not meaning, and they do not say which translation is right.
Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.54 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
computed, not judged.
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
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.61
Talal Itani · George Sale0.61
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.57
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.55
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.55
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.50
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.49
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.44
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.44
One bar per pair of renderings, longest bar for the pair
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Method Wording differences — derived 13 September 2026
Method
Mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the lowercased word sets of the cleared translations of each verse. A verse is marked as worded differently when its score falls in the top third of the corpus — the cut set out in Analysis details.
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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.