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Talal Itani· published 2012
O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women, if you observepiety. So do not speak too softly, lest the sick at heart lusts after you, but speak in an appropriatemanner.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
O ye wives of the Prophet! Ye are not like any other women. If ye keep your duty (to Allah), then be not soft of speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease aspire (to you), but uttercustomary speech
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
O ye women of the prophet! ye are not like any other women; if ye fear God then be not too complaisant in speech, or he in whose heart is sickness will lust after you; but speak a reasonable speech
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
O wives of the Prophet! ye are not as other women. If ye fear God, be not too complaisant of speech, lest the man of unhealthy heart should lust after you, but speak with discreet speech
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
O wives of the prophet, ye are not as other women: If ye fear God, be not too complaisant in speech, lest he should covet, in whose heart is a disease of incontinence; but speak the speech which is convenient
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
O gratë e Pejgamberit, ju nuk jeni si asnjë grua tjetër, po qe se i frikësoheni Allahut, andaj mos u llastoni në të folur, që të mos lakmojë ai që ka sëmundje në zemër, por flitni fjalë të dëlira.
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বাংলা · Bengali
হে নবীর স্ত্রীগণ! তোমরা (মর্যাদায়) অন্য কোনো নারীর মতো নও। যদি তোমরা আল্লাহকে ভয় করো, তবে তোমরা (পরপুরুষের সাথে) কোমল কণ্ঠে কথা বলো না, তাহলে যার অন্তরে (মুনাফিকীর ) ব্যাধি রয়েছে সে প্রলুব্ধ হবে। আর তোমরা ন্যায়সংগত কথা বলবে।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
O žene Vjerovjesnikove, vi niste kao druge žene! Ako se Allaha bojite, na sebe pažnju govorom ne skrećite, pa da u napast dođe onaj čije je srce bolesno, i neusiljeno govorite!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
O žene Vjerovjesnikove, vi niste kao druge žene! Ako se Allaha bojite, na sebe pažnju govorom ne skrećite, pa da u napast dođe onaj čije je srce bolesno, i neusiljeno govorite!
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Eey mon suddiiɓe Annabiijo! On mba'aa wano gooto e suddiiɓe ɓeen. Si on ngooŋɗii, haray wota on yergin konngol, sakko on mo ñawu [tuuyo] woni e ɓernde mun tamƴinoo. Wowlon konngol moƴƴol.
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ქართული · Georgian
ო, მოციქულის ცოლებო! თქვენ არ ხართ ისეთი, როგორც სხვა რომელიმე ქალი. თუ თქვენ შეუშინდებით ალლაჰს, მაშინ ნუ იქნებით რბილნი სიტყვაში [ნუ გამოავლენთ სინაზეს საუბარში], რადგან მოგისურვებთ ის, რომლის გულშიც სენია. და ისაუბრეთ სიტყვით, რომელიც ცნობილია [შარიათით ნებადართული, უბრალო და პირდაპირი].
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Deutsch · German
O Frauen des Propheten, ihr seid nicht wie irgendeine von den (übrigen) Frauen. Wenn ihr (Allah) fürchtet, dann seid nicht unterwürfig im Reden, damit nicht derjenige, in dessen Herzen Krankheit ist, begehrlich wird, sondern sagt geziemende Worte.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Ω, σύζυγοι του Προφήτη! Δεν είστε σαν οποιαδήποτε άλλη γυναίκα, αν φυλαχθείτε από την τιμωρία του Αλλάχ (τηρώντας τις εντολές Του). Μη μιλάτε λοιπόν με σιγανή φωνή, μήπως και κάποιος με ασθένεια (δηλ. λαγνεία ή υποκρισία) στην καρδιά του, επιθυμήσει. Και πείτε καλά λόγια.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
ऐ नबी की पत्नियो! तुम अन्य स्त्रियों के समान नहीं हो। यदि तुम अल्लाह से डरती हो, तो कोमल भाव से बात न करो कि वह व्यक्ति लोभ करने लगे, जिसके दिल में रोग हो। और सभ्य बात बोलो।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
O donne del Profeta, non siete come le altre donne. Se siete devote, non date confidenza agli estranei, facendovi così desiderare da chi ha il cuore malato. Parlate con dignità!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
32. Pranašo žmonos, jūs nesate kaip jokios kitos moterys. Jei atliekate savo pareigą (Allahui), tada nebūkite malonios žodžiuose, kad tas, kurio širdyje yra liga (veidmainystė, arba blogas svetimavimo troškimas) nebūtų patrauktas geismo, tačiau kalbėkite garbingu būdu.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Yaa dubartoota nabiyyichaa! Isin akka dubartii biraa tokkolleetii miti. yoo Rabbiin sodaattan, jecha keessan hin laaffisinaa; Akka inni onnee isaa keessa dhukkubni jiru hin kajeelleef, jecha bareedaa dubbadhaa. [6]
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
О жёны Пророка! Вы не подобны другим женщинам, если вы будете богобоязненны. Так не будьте же мягки в речи — и тогда возжелает тот, в чьём сердце недуг, — а говорите достойное слово.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
О Веровесникове жене, ви нисте као друге жене! Ако се Аллаха бојите, на себе пажњу говором не скрећите, па да тада осети жудњу онај у чијем је срцу болест, и пристојно говорите.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Enyi wake wa Nabii, nyinyi si kama yeyote katika wanawake wengine. Kama mnamcha Mungu, basi msilegeze sauti zenu, akaingia tamaa mwenye maradhi katika moyo wake. Na semeni maneno mema.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Ni, profetens hustrur! Ni är inte som andra kvinnor, förutsatt att ni fruktar Gud. Tala inte [med främmande män] på ett förföriskt sätt som kan väcka begär hos dem med sjuka hjärtan, utan tala alltid med värdighet.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Ey Peygamber hanımları! Siz, kadınlardan herhangi biri gibi değilsiniz. Eğer takvalı kimseler iseniz, (yabancı erkeklere karşı) çekici bir eda ile konuşmayın; sonra kalbinde hastalık bulunan kimse ümide kapılır. Siz hep uygun söz söyleyin.
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اردو · Urdu
اے نبی کی بیویو! تم عام عورتوں کی طرح نہیں ہو[1] ، اگر تم پرہیزگاری اختیار کرو تو نرم لہجے سے بات نہ کرو کہ جس کے دل میں روگ ہو وه کوئی برا خیال کرے[2] اور ہاں قاعدے کے مطابق کلام کرو.[3]
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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DIN 31635yā nisāʾa n-nabiyyi man yaʾti minkunna bifāḥišatin mubayyinatin yuḍāʿaf lahā l-ʿaḏābu ḍiʿfayni wakāna ḏālika ʿalā llāhi yasīran
Talal Itani2012 O wives of the Prophet! Whoever of you commits a proven indecency, the punishment for her will be doubled. And that would be easy for God.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 O ye wives of the Prophet! Whosoever of you committeth manifest lewdness, the punishment for her will be doubled, and that is easy for Allah
Edward Henry Palmer1880 O ye women of the prophet! whosoever of you commits manifest fornication, doubled shall be her torment twice; and that is easy unto God
John Medows Rodwell1861 O wives of the Prophet! should any of you be guilty of a proven lewdness, doubly shall her chastisement be doubled: and with God this is easy
George Sale1734 O wives of the prophet, whosoever of you shall commit a manifest wickedness, the punishment thereof shall be doubled unto her twofold; and this is easy with God
Talal Itani2012 But whoever of you remains obedient to God and His Messenger, and acts righteously, We will give her a double reward; and We have prepared for her a generous provision.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And whosoever of you is submissive unto Allah and His messenger and doeth right, We shall give her her reward twice over, and We have prepared for her a rich provision
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But that one of you who is devoted to God and His Apostle and does right we will give her her hire twice over, and we have prepared for her a noble provision
John Medows Rodwell1861 But whoever of you shall obey God and His Apostle, and shall do that which is right, twice over will we give her her reward, and we have prepared for her a noble provision
George Sale1734 But whosoever of you shall be obedient unto God and his apostle, and shall do that which is right, We will give her reward twice, and We have prepared for her an honourable provision in paradise
Talal Itani2012 And settle in your homes; and do not display yourselves, as in the former days of ignorance. And perform the prayer, and give regular charity, and obey God and His Messenger. God desires to remove all impurity from you, O People of the Household, and to purify you thoroughly.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And stay in your houses. Bedizen not yourselves with the bedizenment of the Time of Ignorance. Be regular in prayer, and pay the poor-due, and obey Allah and His messenger. Allah's wish is but to remove uncleanness far from you, O Folk of the Household, and cleanse you with a thorough cleansing
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And stay still in your houses and show not yourselves with the ostentation of the ignorance of yore; and be steadfast in prayer, and give alms, and obey God and His Apostle;- God only wishes to take away from you the horror as people of His House and to purify you thoroughly
John Medows Rodwell1861 And abide still in your houses, and go not in public decked as in the days of your former ignorance, but observe prayer, and pay the impost, and obey God and the Apostle: for God only desireth to put away filthiness from you as his household, and with cleansing to cleanse you
George Sale1734 And sit still in your houses; and set not out your selves with the ostentation of the former time of ignorance: And observe the appointed times of prayer, and give alms; and obey God, and his apostle; for God desireth only to remove from you the abomination of vanity, since ye are the houshould of the prophet, and to purify you by a perfect purification
Easy-read (simplified)wadhkurna maa yutlaa fee buyootikunna min aayaati llaahi wal-hikmati inna llaaha kaana lateefan khabeeraa
DIN 31635waḏkurna mā yutlā fī buyūtikunna min ʾāyāti llāhi wal-ḥikmati ʾinna llāha kāna laṭīfan ḫabīran
The translators word this verse differently
Talal Itani2012 And remember what is recited in your homes of God's revelations and wisdom. God is Kind and Informed.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And bear in mind that which is recited in your houses of the revelations of Allah and wisdom. Lo! Allah is Subtile, Aware
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And remember what is recited in your houses of the signs of God and of wisdom; verily, God is subtle and aware
John Medows Rodwell1861 And recollect what is rehearsed to you in your houses of the Book of God, and of wisdom: for God is keen-sighted, cognisant of all
George Sale1734 And remember that which is read in your houses, of the signs of God, and of the wisdom revealed in the Koran; for God is clear-sighted, and well-acquainted with your actions
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 —
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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 · George Sale0.67
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.65
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.62
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.61
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.52
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.50
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.48
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.44
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.42
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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.