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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.
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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.
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
If God were to punish the people for what they have earned, He would not leave a single living creature on its surface. But He defers them until a stated time. Then, when their time has arrived-God is Observant of His creatures.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
If Allahtookmankind to task by that which they deserve, He would not leave a living creature on the surface of the earth; but He reprieveth them unto an appointed term, and when their term cometh - then verily (they will know that) Allah is ever Seer of His slaves
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
Were God to catch men up for what they earn, He would not leave upon the back of it a beast; but He respites them until an appointed time. When their appointed time comes, verily, God looks upon His servants
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
If, moreover, God should chastise men according to their deserts, He would not leave even a reptile on the back of the earth! But to an appointed time doth He respite them. And when their time shall come, then verily God'seye is on his servants
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
If God should punish men according to what they deserve, He would not leave on the back of the earth so much as a beast: But He respiteth them to a determined time; and when their time shall come, verily God will regard his servants
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 Allahu do t'i ndëshkonte njerëzit për atë që bëjnë, Ai nuk do të linte asnjë gjallesë mbi sipërfaqen e Tokës, por Ai u jep atyre afat deri në një kohë të caktuar. E, kur të vijë afati i tyre, atëherë do ta dinë se Allahu i sheh mirë robërit e Vet.
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 যদি আল্লাহ মানুষদেরকে তাদের কৃতকর্মের জন্যপাকড়াও করতেন, তাহলে জমিনের ওপর একটি প্রাণীকেও তিনি ছেড়ে দিতেন না। কিন্তু তিনি একটি নির্দিষ্ট সময় পর্যন্ত তাদেরকে বিলম্বিত করে থাকেন। অতঃপর যখন তাদের সেই নির্দিষ্ট সময় (কিয়ামত) এসে যায়, (২৩) কেননা আল্লাহ তো তাঁর বান্দাদের ব্যাপারে সম্যক দ্রষ্টা।
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
Da Allah kažnjava ljude prema onom što zasluže, ništa živo na površini Zemljinoj ne bi ostavio; ali, On ih ostavlja do roka određenog i kad im rok dođe – pa, Allah dobro vidi robove Svoje.
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
Da Allah kažnjava ljude prema onom što zasluže, ništa živo na površini Zemljinoj ne bi ostavio; ali, On ih ostavlja do roka određenog i kad im rok dođe – pa, Allah dobro vidi robove Svoje.
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
Si tawno Alla nanngitirayno yimɓe ɓen ko ɓe paggitorii kon, o accataano ruugayngel e dow mayri. Ko woni tan, Homo neeɓnitana ɓe haa e lajal anndaa ngal. Si lajal maɓɓe ngal heewtii, [O nanngay ɓe], tawde pellet, Alla ko deenuɗo jiyaaɓe makko ɓen.
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
ქართული · Georgian
და თუ ალლაჰი დასჯიდა ადამიანებს იმისთვის, რაც მათ დაიმსახურეს [იმ ცოდვებისთვის, რომლებსაც სჩადიან] [მხოლოდ ამქვეყნად], მაშინ არ დატოვებდა მის ზედაპირზე არც ერთ ცოცხალ არსებას. მაგრამ ის აძლევს მათ ვადას განსაზღვრულ დრომდე. ხოლო როცა დადგება მათი დრო, ჭეშმარიტად, ალლაჰი ხედავს თავის მონებს.
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
Und wenn Allah die Menschen für das belangen wollte, was sie erworben haben, würde Er auf ihrer Oberfläche kein Tier übriglassen. Aber Er stellt sie auf eine festgesetzte Frist zurück. Wenn dann ihre Frist kommt (-, so wird Er sie belangen), denn Allah ist fürwahr sehend über Seine Diener.
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 ο Αλλάχ (έσπευδε να) τιμωρήσει τους ανθρώπους για ό,τι διέπρατταν, δε θα άφηνε κανένα κινούμενο ον στη γη, αλλά τους δίνει αναβολή για έναν καθορισμένο χρόνο. Όταν έρθει ο καθορισμένος χρόνος τους, τότε ο Αλλάχ ήδη βλέπει τα πάντα σχετικά με τους δούλους Του (τις πράξεις τους, και τους υπάκουους και τους ανυπάκουους).
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
और यदि अल्लाह लोगों की उनके कार्यों के कारण पकड़ करने लगे, तो धरती के ऊपर किसी चलने वाले को न छोड़े। परंतु वह उन्हें एक निर्धारित अवधि तक मोहलत देता है। फिर जब उनका निर्धारित समय आ जाएगा, तो अल्लाह अपने बंदों को भली-भाँति देखने वाला है।[19]
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E se Allāh dovesse punire gli uomini per ogni singola azione malvagia, non lascerebbe creature sulla terra. Ma Lui li rinvia a un termine stabilito, quando arriva la loro fine; in verità Allāh è Osservatore delle Sue creature.
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
45. Ir jei Allahas baustų žmones už tai, ką jie įgijo, Jis nepaliktų judančio (gyvo) padaro ant žemės paviršiaus. Tačiau Jis suteikia jiems atokvėpį nustatytam terminui. Ir kai jų terminas ateis, tada, tikrai, Allahas yra Visa Matantis apie Savo vergus.
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.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
Если бы Аллах взыскивал с людей за то, что они приобрели, то не оставил бы на её поверхности ни одного живого существа. Но Он даёт им отсрочку до назначенного срока, и когда их срок придёт, — воистину, Аллах всегда был [и пребудет] видящим Своих рабов.
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
Да Аллах кажњава људе према оном што заслуже, ништа живо на Земљиној површини не би оставио; али, Он их оставља до одређеног рока и кад им дође рок - па, Аллах добро види Своје слуге.
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
Na lau kuwa Mwenyezi Mungu angeliwachukulia watu kwa yale waliyoyachuma, basi asingelimuacha juu ya ardhi hata mnyama mmoja. Lakini Yeye anawaachilia mpaka ufike muda maalumu. Na muda wao ukifika, basi hakika Mwenyezi Mungu ni Mwenye kuwaona waja wake barabara.
Issued by the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Om Gud straffade människorna för vad de förtjänat skulle ingen levande varelse bli kvar på [jordens] yta, men han ger dem uppskov till en bestämd tid. När deras tid är inne [ska de ställas till svars]; Gud har full insikt om sina tjänare.
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
Eğer Allah insanları işlediklerinden dolayı hemen yakalayıp cezalandırsaydı onun (yerin) üzerinde bir tek canlı bırakmazdı. Fakat onları belirli bir süreye kadar ertelemektedir. Ecelleri geldiğinde artık muhakkak ki Allah kullarını görmektedir.
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
اردو · Urdu
اور اگر اللہ تعالیٰ لوگوں پر ان کے اعمال کے سبب داروگیر فرمانے لگتا تو روئے زمین پر ایک جاندار کو نہ چھوڑتا[1] ، لیکن اللہ تعالیٰ ان کو ایک میعاد معین تک مہلت دے رہا ہے[2]، سو جب ان کی وه میعاد آپہنچے گی اللہ تعالیٰ اپنے بندوں کو آپ دیکھ لے گا.[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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Talal Itani2012 Priding themselves on earth, and scheming evil. But evil scheming overwhelms none but its authors. Do they expect anything but the precedent of the ancients? You will not find any change in God's practice, and you will not find any substitute to God's practice.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 (Shown in their) behaving arrogantly in the land and plotting evil; and the evil plot encloseth but the men who make it. Then, can they expect aught save the treatment of the folk of old? Thou wilt not find for Allah's way of treatment any substitute, nor wilt thou find for Allah's way of treatment aught of power to change
Edward Henry Palmer1880 and in being big with pride in the earth, and in plotting evil; but the plotting of evil only entangles those who practise it; can they then expect aught but the course of those of yore? but thou shalt not find any alteration in the course of God; and they shall not find any change in the course of God
John Medows Rodwell1861 Their haughtiness on earth and their plotting of evil! But the plotting of evil shall only enmesh those who make use of it. Look they then for aught but God's way of dealing with the peoples of old? Thou shalt not find any change in the way of God, - Yea, thou shalt not find any variableness in the way of God
George Sale1734 their arrogance in the earth, and their contriving of evil; but the contrivance of evil shall only encompass the authors thereof. Do they expect any other than the punishment awarded against the unbelievers of former times? For thou shalt not find any change in the ordinance of God; neither shalt thou find any variation in the ordinance of God
Talal Itani2012 Have they not journeyed in the land and observed the fate of those who preceded them? They were superior to them in strength. But nothing can defeat God in the heavens or on Earth. He is indeed Omniscient and Omnipotent.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Have they not travelled in the land and seen the nature of the consequence for those who were before them, and they were mightier than these in power? Allah is not such that aught in the heavens or in the earth escapeth Him. Lo! He is the Wise, the Mighty
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Have they not journeyed on in the land and seen what was the end of those before them who were stronger than they? but God, nothing can ever make Him helpless in the heavens or in the earth; verily, He is knowing, powerful
John Medows Rodwell1861 Have they never journeyed in the land and seen what hath been the end of those who flourished before them, though mightier in strength than they? God is not to be frustrated by aught in the Heavens or in the Earth; for He is the All-knowing, the All-mighty
George Sale1734 Have they not gone through the earth, and seen what hath been the end of those who were before them; although they were more mighty in strength than they? God is not to be frustrated by any thing either in heaven or on earth; for He is wise and powerful
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.63 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
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The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.72
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.68
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.66
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.66
Talal Itani · George Sale0.66
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.64
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.63
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.61
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.58
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.48
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