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If you call upon them they cannot hear your call, and if they hear they cannot answer you; and on the resurrection day they will deny your associating them with God; but none can inform thee like the One who is aware
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
If you pray to them, they cannot hear your prayer. And even if they heard, they would not answer you. And on the Day of Resurrection, they will reject your partnership. None informs you like an Expert.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
If ye pray unto them they hear not your prayer, and if they heard they could not grant it you. On the Day of Resurrection they will disown association with you. None can inform you like Him Who is Aware
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
John Medows Rodwell1808–1900 · published 1861
If ye cry to them they will not hear your cry; and if they heard they would not answer you, and in the day of resurrection they will disown your joining them with God: and none can instruct thee like Him who is informed of all
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
If ye invoke them, they will not hear your calling; and although they should hear, yet they would not answer you. On the day of resurrection they shall disclaim your having associated them with God: And none shall declare unto thee the truth, like one who is well-acquaintedtherewith
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
Nëse u luteni atyre, ata nuk mund ta dëgjojnë lutjen tuaj, por edhe po ta dëgjonin, s'do të mund t'ju përgjigjeshin. Në Ditën e Kiametit ata do të mohojnë adhurimin tuaj. E askush nuk mund të të njoftojë si Ai që është i Gjithëditur.
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বাংলা · Bengali
যদি তোমরা তাদেরকে (ভ্রান্ত মা’বূদদেরকে) ডাকো, তারা তোমাদের ডাক শুনবে না(৯); আর তারা শুনতে পায়, তবুও তারা তোমাদের ডাকে সাড়া দিতে পারবে না। উপরন্তু কিয়ামতের দিন তারা তোমাদের শরীক করাকে অস্বীকার করবে। আর সর্বজ্ঞ আল্লাহর ন্যায় কেউ তোমাকে অবহিত করবে না।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
Ako im se molite, ne čuju vašu molbu. A da i čuju, ne bi vam se odazvali. Na Sudnjem danu će poreći da ste ih Njemu ravnim smatrali. I niko te neće obavijestiti kao Onaj Koji zna.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
Ako im se molite, ne čuju vašu molbu. A da i čuju, ne bi vam se odazvali. Na Sudnjem danu će poreći da ste ih Njemu ravnim smatrali. I nitko te neće obavijestiti kao Onaj Koji zna.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Si on noddu ɗi, ɗi nanataa noddaandu mon; hay si ɗi nanoy, ɗi njaabitotaako on. Ñande Darngal, ɗi njeddoyat sirku mon on. Alaa kabroowo ma, wano kumpitiiɗo On.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
თუ თქვენ მათ [კერპებსა და მოგონილ ღვთაებებს] ევედრებით, ისინი ვერ გაიგონებენ თქვენს ვედრებას; და რომც გაეგონათ, ვერ გიპასუხებდნენ. ხოლო აღდგომის დღეს ისინი უარყოფენ თქვენს მრავალღმერთიანობას. და ვერავინ გაცნობებს ისე, როგორც ყოვლისმცოდნე (ალლაჰი)!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Wenn ihr sie anruft, hören sie euer Bittgebet nicht, und wenn sie (es) auch hörten, würden sie euch doch nicht erhören. Und am Tag der Auferstehung verleugnen sie, dass ihr (sie Allah) beigesellt habt. Und keiner kann dir kundtun wie Einer, der Kenntnis von allem hat.
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
Αν τους επικαλεστείτε (εκείνα τα είδωλα και τους λεγόμενους θεούς), δε θα ακούσουν την επίκλησή σας, και ακόμη και αν θα άκουγαν, δε θα ανταποκρίνονταν σε σας. Την Ημέρα της Ανάστασης θα απαρνηθούν (αυτό που κάνατε) που αποδίδατε τους ίδιους στον Αλλάχ ως εταίρους στη λατρεία. Και κανείς δεν μπορεί να σε ενημερώσει (γι' αυτό, ω, Προφήτη) όπως Αυτός που έχει πλήρη γνώση των πάντων.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
यदि तुम उन्हें पुकारो, तो वे तुम्हारी पुकार नहीं सुन सकते। और यदि सुन भी लें, तो तुम्हें उत्तर नहीं दे सकते। और वे क़ियामत के दिन तुम्हारे शिर्क का इनकार कर देंगे। और (ऐ रसूल!) आपको एक सर्वज्ञाता (अल्लाह) की तरह कोई सूचना नहीं देगा।[8]
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
se li invocate, loro non ascoltano le vostre invocazioni. E se le ascoltassero, non vi risponderebbero, e il giorno della Resurrezione rinnegheranno la vostra idolatria. E nessuno può informarti meglio del Conoscitore.
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
14. Jei jūs maldaujate (arba šaukiatės) jų, jie negirdi jūsų šauksmo. O jei (tuo atveju) jie girdėtų, jie negalėtų to patenkinti (jūsų prašymo) jums. Ir Prikėlimo Dieną jie išsižadės jūsų garbinimo. Ir niekas negali pranešti tau (Muchammedai) tik Jis, Kuris yra Visa Žinantis (apie viską).
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Yoo isaan kadhattan, kadhaa keessan hin dhagahan; odoo dhagahaniis isiniif hin owwaatan. Guyyaa Qiyaamaas shirkii keessan ni mormu. (Yaa Muhammad!) Akka Rabbii keessa beekaatti homtuu siif hin odeessu.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
Если вы будете звать их — они не услышат вашего зова, а если бы и услышали, то не ответили бы вам. А в День воскресения они отвергнут ваше придание Аллаху сотоварищей. И никто не сообщит тебе [об этом] так, как Сведущий!
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
Ако их молите, не чују вашу молбу, а да и чују, не би вам се одазвали; на Судњем дану они ће да порекну да сте их Њему придруживали у обожавању! Нико неће да те обавести као Онај Који све у потпуности зна.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Mkiwaomba hawasikii maombi yenu, na hata wakisikia, hawawajibu. Na Siku ya Kiyama watakataa ushirikina wenu. Na hapana atakayekupa habari vilivyo kama Yeye Mwenye habari.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Om ni åkallar dem hör de inte era böner och även om de hörde dem skulle de inte besvara dem. På uppståndelsens dag kommer de att ta avstånd från er dyrkan. Ingen kan upplysa dig som den som är väl medveten om allt.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Onlara dua etseniz bile sizin duanızı duymazlar, duysalar da size cevap veremezler. Kıyamet günü sizin ortak koşmanızı inkâr ederler. (Bu gerçeği) sana, her şeyden haberi olan (Allah) gibi hiç kimse haber veremez.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
اگر تم انہیں پکارو تو وه تمہاری پکار سنتے ہی نہیں[1] اور اگر (بالفرض) سن بھی لیں تو فریاد رسی نہیں کریں گے[2]، بلکہ قیامت کے دن تمہارے اس شرک کا صاف انکار کرجائیں گے[3]۔ آپ کو کوئی حق تعالیٰ جیسا خبردار خبریں نہ دے گا.[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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Talal Itani2012 The two seas are not the same. One is fresh, sweet, good to drink, while the other is salty and bitter. Yet from each you eat tender meat, and extract jewelry which you wear. And you see the ships plowing through them, so that you may seek of His bounty, so that you may give thanks.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And the two seas are not alike: this, fresh, sweet, good to drink, this (other) bitter, salt. And from them both ye eat fresh meat and derive the ornament that ye wear. And thou seest the ship cleaving them with its prow that ye may seek of His bounty, and that haply ye may give thanks
Edward Henry Palmer1880 The two seas are not equal: one is sweet and fresh and pleasant to drink, and the other is salt and pungent; but from each do ye eat fresh flesh, and bring forth ornaments which ye wear; and thou mayest see the ships cleave through it, that ye may search after His grace, and haply ye may give thanks
John Medows Rodwell1861 Nor are the two seas alike: the one fresh, sweet, pleasant for drink, and the other salt, bitter; yet from both ye eat fresh fish, and take forth for you ornaments to wear, and thou seest the ships cleaving their waters that ye may go in quest of his bounties, and that ye may be thankful
George Sale1734 The two seas are not to be held in comparison: This is fresh and sweet, pleasant to drink; but that is salt and bitter: Yet out of each of them ye eat fish, and take ornaments for you to wear. Thou seest the ships also plowing the waves thereof, that ye may seek to enrich yourselves by commerce, of the abundance of God: Peradventure ye will be thankful
Easy-read (simplified)yooliju llayla fee n-nahaari wayooliju n-nahaara fee llayli wasakhkhara sh-shamsa wal-qamara kullun yajree li'ajalin musamman dhaalikumu llaahu rabbukum lahu l-mulku walladheena tad'oona min doonihi maa yamlikoona min qitmeer
DIN 31635yūliǧu llayla fī n-nahāri wayūliǧu n-nahāra fī llayli wasaḫḫara š-šamsa wal-qamara kullun yaǧrī liʾaǧalin musamman ḏālikumu llāhu rabbukum lahu l-mulku wallaḏīna tadʿūna min dūnihi mā yamlikūna min qiṭmīrin
Talal Itani2012 He merges the night into the day, and He merges the day into the night; and He regulates the sun and the moon, each running for a stated term. Such is God, your Lord; His is the sovereignty. As for those you call upon besides Him, they do not possess a speck.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 He maketh the night to pass into the day and He maketh the day to pass into the night. He hath subdued the sun and moon to service. Each runneth unto an appointed term. Such is Allah, your Lord; His is the Sovereignty; and those unto whom ye pray instead of Him own not so much as the white spot on a date-stone
Edward Henry Palmer1880 He turns the night into day, and He turns the day into night; and He subjects the sun and the moon, each of them runs on to an appointed goal; that is God, your Lord! His is the kingdom; but those ye call on beside Him possess not a straw
John Medows Rodwell1861 He causeth the night to enter in upon the day, and the day to enter in upon the night; and He hath given laws to the sun and to the moon, so that each journeyeth to its appointed goal: This is God your Lord: All power is His: But the gods whom ye call on beside Him have no power over the husk of a date stone
George Sale1734 He causeth the night to succeed the day, and He causeth the day to succeed the night; and He obligeth the sun and the moon to perform their services: Each of them runneth an appointed course. This is God, your Lord: His is the kingdom. But the idols which ye invoke besides Him, have not the power even over the skin of a date-stone
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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 Sale0.65
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.63
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.57
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.57
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.56
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.55
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.55
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.53
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.48
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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.