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Talal Itani· published 2012
He had no authority over them; except that We willed to distinguish him who believes in the Hereafter, from him who is doubtful about it. Your Lord is Guardian over all things.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And he had no warrantwhatsoever against them, save that We would know him who believeth in the Hereafter from him who is in doubt thereof; and thy Lord (OMuhammad) takethnote of all things
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
Yet had he no authority over them, save that we might know who it was that believed in the hereafter from him who amongst them was in doubt; for thy Lord guardseverything
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Yet no power had he over them. Only we would discern him who believed in the life to come, from him who doubted of it; for thy Lord watcheth all things
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And he had no power over them, unless to tempt them, that We might know him who believed in the life to come, from him who doubted thereof. Thy Lord observeth all things
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
ndonëse ai nuk kishte kurrfarë pushteti mbi ta, por Ne deshëm t'i zbulojmë ata që besojnë në botën tjetër nga ata që dyshojnë në të. Zoti yt është Mbikëqyrës i çdo gjëje."
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
আর তাদের ওপর ইবলিসের কোনো কর্তৃত্ব ছিল না। তবে এ জন্য (তাকে অবকাশ দেওয়া হয়েছিল) যাতে আমি প্রকাশ করে দিই কে আখিরাতে বিশ্বাস করে এবং কে সে বিষয়ে সন্দেহে রয়েছে। আর আপনার রব সবকিছুর সংরক্ষক।
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
A nad njima nikakve vlasti nije imao. Mi smo htjeli ukazati na onog ko vjeruje u onaj svijet, a ko u njega sumnja. – A Gospodar tvoj bdi nad svim.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
A nad njima nikakve vlasti nije imao. Mi smo htjeli ukazati na onog tko vjeruje u onaj svijet, a tko u njega sumnja. – A Gospodar tvoj bdi nad svim.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
E doole alanaa mo e dow maɓɓe, cemmbe (wurtugol), si wonaa tan, ko fii no Moen nganndira on gooŋɗinɗo La'akara e on gonɗo e sikke fii mum. Joomi maa non, e dow kala hu'unde, ko O deenɗo.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
და არ ჰქონდა მას [იბლისს] მათზე [ურწმუნოებზე] [არანაირი] ძალაუფლება[1], მხოლოდ იმისათვის, რომ გაგვეცნო [გაგვერჩია] ისინი, ვისაც სწამს საიქიოსი მათგან, და ვინ ეჭვობს მასში. და შენი უფალი [ო, მუჰამმად] ყველაფრის დამცველია.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Doch hatte er keine Macht über sie; (es geschah) nur, damit Wir in Erfahrung bringen, wer an das Jenseits glaubt, und (ihn unterscheiden) von demjenigen, der darüber im Zweifel ist. Und dein Herr ist Hüter über alles.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Και δεν είχε (ο Σατανάς) καμία εξουσία πάνω τους (για να τους αναγκάσει να παραπλανηθούν, αλλά ψιθύρισε σ' αυτούς και ωραιοποίησε γι' αυτούς την πλάνη), (και δεν τον εμποδίσαμε απ' αυτό) ώστε να διακρίνουμε [-αυτό που ήδη ξέρουμε-, και να εμφανιστεί αυτό σε σας] αυτούς που πιστεύουν στη Μέλλουσα Ζωή απ' εκείνους που αμφιβάλλουν γι' αυτήν. Ο Κύριός σου (ω, Προφήτη) παρακολουθεί τα πάντα (και διαφυλάσσει τις πράξεις των δούλων Του για να τους ανταμείψει ή να τους τιμωρήσει γι' αυτές).
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
हालाँकि उसका उनपर कोई ज़ोर (दबाव) नहीं था। लेकिन ऐसा इसलिए हुआ ताकि हम जान लें कि कौन आख़िरत पर ईमान लाता है और कौन उसके बारे में संदेह में पड़ा हुआ है। तथा आपका पालनहार प्रत्येक चीज़ का संरक्षक है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Ma non poteva avere potere su di loro, solo affinché sapessimo chi crede nell’Aldilà e chi è nel dubbio. E il tuo Dio è l’Osservatore di ogni cosa.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
21. Ir jis (Iblis – Šėtonas) neturėjo jiems jokios valdžios – išskyrus tai, kad Mes patikrinsime tą, kuris tiki Amžinybę nuo to, kuris abejoja tuo. Ir jūsų Viešpats yra Hafiz (Akylas) viskam. (Viską Žinantis apie viską, t. y. Jis saugo įrašus apie kiekvieną asmenį, jo veiskmus, ir tada Jis atitinkamai jiems atlygins).
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
isaaf taaytaan tokkollee isaan irratti hin taane, Isa Aakhiraa dhugoomsu, isa ishee irraa shakkii keessa jiru irraa akka adda beeknuuf malee. Rabbiin kee wantoota hunda irratti tiksaadha.
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 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
И не было у него над ними никакой власти, кроме как для того, чтобы Мы узнали тех, кто верует в Последнюю жизнь, от тех, кто пребывает в сомнении о ней. Твой Господь — хранитель над всем сущим.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
над којима никакве власти није имао. Ми смо хтели указати на оног ко верује у онај свет, а ко у њега сумња. – А Господар твој бди над свим.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na yeye hakuwa na mamlaka yoyote juu yao, isipokuwa kwa sababu ya kuwajaribu ili tumjue ni nani mwenye kuamini Akhera, na ni nani anayeitilia shaka. Na Mola wako Mlezi ni Mwenye kuhifadhi kila kitu.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Han hade ingen verklig makt över dem men vi lät det ske för att skilja de som tror på det kommande livet från de som tvivlar på det. Din Herre vakar över allting.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Oysa Şeytan'ın onlar üzerinde hiçbir hâkimiyeti yoktu. Ancak ahirete iman edenleri, onun hakkında şüphe içinde bulunanlardan ayırt edelim diye (ona bu fırsatı verdik). Rabbin; her şeyi koruyandır, muhafaza edendir.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
شیطان کا ان پر کوئی زور (اور دباؤ) نہ تھا مگر اس لئے کہ ہم ان لوگوں کو جو آخرت پر ایمان رکھتے ہیں ﻇاہر کردیں ان لوگوں میں سے جو اس سے شک میں ہیں۔ اور آپ کا رب (ہر) ہر چیز پر نگہبان 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.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.3
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Talal Itani2012 But they said, "Our Lord, lengthen the distances of our journeys." They wronged themselves; so We made them history, and We scattered them in every direction. In this are lessons for every steadfast and appreciative person.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 But they said: Our Lord! Make the stage between our journeys longer. And they wronged themselves, therefore We made them bywords (in the land) and scattered them abroad, a total scattering. Lo! herein verily are portents for each steadfast, grateful (heart)
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And they said, 'Our Lord! make a greater distance between our journeys;' and they wronged themselves, and we made them legends; and we tore them all to pieces; verily, in that are signs to every patient, grateful person
John Medows Rodwell1861 But they said, "O Lord! make the distance between our journeys longer," - and against themselves did they act unjustly: so we made them a tale, and scattered them with an utter scattering. Truly herein are signs to everyone that is patient, grateful
George Sale1734 But they said, O Lord, put a greater distance between our journeys: And they were unjust unto themselves; and We made them the subject of discourse, and dispersed them with a total dispersion. Verily herein are signs, unto every patient, grateful person
DIN 31635walaqad ṣaddaqa ʿalayhim ʾiblīsu ẓannahu fāttabaʿūhu ʾillā farīqan mina l-muʾminīna
Talal Itani2012 Satan was correct in his assessment of them. They followed him, except for a group of believers.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And Satan indeed found his calculation true concerning them, for they follow him, all save a group of true believers
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And Iblis verified his suspicion concerning them, and they followed him, save a party of the believers
John Medows Rodwell1861 And Eblis found that he had judged truly of them: and they all except a remnant of the faithful, followed him
George Sale1734 And Eblis found his opinion of them to be true: And they followed him, except a party of the true believers
Easy-read (simplified)quli d'oo lladheena za'amtum min dooni llaahi laa yamlikoona mithqaala dharratin fee s-samaawaati walaa fee l-'ardi wamaa lahum feehimaa min shirkin wamaa lahu minhum min zaheer
DIN 31635quli dʿū llaḏīna zaʿamtum min dūni llāhi lā yamlikūna miṯqāla ḏarratin fī s-samāwāti walā fī l-ʾarḍi wamā lahum fīhimā min širkin wamā lahu minhum min ẓahīrin
Talal Itani2012 Say, "Call upon those whom you claim besides God. They possess not an atom's weight in the heavens or the earth, and they possess no share of either, and He has no backers from among them."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Say (O Muhammad): Call upon those whom ye set up beside Allah! They possess not an atom's weight either in the heavens or in the earth, nor have they any share in either, nor hath He an auxiliary among them
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Say, 'Call on those whom ye pretend beside God;' they cannot control the weight of an atom in the heavens or in the earth; nor have they any partnership in either; nor has He amongst them any supporter
John Medows Rodwell1861 SAY: Call ye upon those whom ye deem gods, beside God: their power in the Heavens and in the Earth is not the weight of an atom - neither have they any share in either; nor hath He a helper from among them
George Sale1734 Say unto the idolaters, call upon those whom ye imagine to be gods, besides God: They are not masters of the weight of an ant in heaven or on earth, neither have they any share in the creation or government of the same; nor is any of them assistant to him therein
Talal Itani2012 Intercession with Him is of no value, except for someone He has permitted. Until, when fear has subsided from their hearts, they will say, "What did your Lord say?" They will say, "The truth, and He is the High, the Great."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 No intercession availeth with Him save for him whom He permitteth. Yet, when fear is banished from their hearts, they say: What was it that your Lord said? They say: The Truth. And He is the Sublime, the Great
Edward Henry Palmer1880 nor is intercession of any avail with Him, except for him whom He permits; so that when fright is removed from their hearts they say, 'What is it that your Lord says?' they say, 'The truth; for He is the high, the great
John Medows Rodwell1861 No intercession shall avail with Him but that which He shall Himself allow. Until when at last their hearts shall be relieved from terror, they shall say, "What saith your Lord?" they shall say, "The Truth; and He is the High, the Great
George Sale1734 No intercession will be of service in his presence, except the intercession of him to whom he shall grant permission to intercede for others: And they shall wait in suspense until, when the terror shall be taken off from their hearts, they shall say to one another, what doth your Lord say? They shall answer, that which is just: And He is the high, the great God
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
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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
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.64
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.64
Talal Itani · George Sale0.61
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.61
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.60
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.60
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.58
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.57
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.57
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.43
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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.