Saadص

Sad. By the renowned Qur'an

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

S. By the Qur'an with its reminder

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAD. By the Koran full of warning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

S. By the Koran full of admonition

George Sale · published 1734

Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

nay, but those who misbelieve are in pride, schism

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

In sooth the Infidels are absorbed in pride, in contention with thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily the unbelievers are addicted to pride and contention

George Sale · published 1734

How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the time for escape

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How many a generation have we destroyed before them, and they cried out, but it was no time to escape

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

How many generations have we destroyed before them! And they cried for mercy but no time was it of escape

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How many generations have We destroyed before them; and they cried for mercy, but it was not a time to escape

George Sale · published 1734

And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they wonder that a warner has come from amongst themselves, and the misbelievers say, 'This is a magician, a liar

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come to them; and the Infidels say, "This is a sorcerer, a liar

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They wonder that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them. And the unbelievers said, this man is a sorcerer, and a liar

George Sale · published 1734

Maketh he the gods One Allah? Lo! that is an astounding thing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

What! does he make the gods to be one God? verily, this is a wondrous thing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Maketh he the gods to be but one god? A strange thing forsooth is this

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Doth he affirm the gods to be but one God? Surely this is a wonderful thing

George Sale · published 1734

The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the chiefs of them went away: 'Go on and persevere in your gods; this is a thing designed

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And their chiefs took themselves off. "Go, said they, and cleave steadfastly to your gods. Ye see the thing aimed at

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the chief men among them departed, saying to one another, go, and persevere in the worship of your gods: Verily this is the thing which is designed

George Sale · published 1734

We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

we never heard this in any other sect; this is nothing but a fiction

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We heard not of this in the previous creed. It is but an imposture

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not heard any thing like this in the last religion: This is no other than a false contrivance

George Sale · published 1734

Hath the reminder been unto him (alone) among us? Nay, but they are in doubt concerning My reminder; nay but they have not yet tasted My doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Has a reminder come down upon him from amongst us?' nay, they are in doubt concerning my reminder; nay, they have not yet tasted of my torment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To him alone of us all hath a book of warning been sent down?" Yes! they are in doubt as to my warnings, for they have not yet tasted my vengeance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Hath an admonition been sent unto him preferably to any other among us? Verily they are in a doubt concerning my admonition: But they have not yet tasted my vengeance

George Sale · published 1734

Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they the treasures of the mercy of thy mighty Lord, the giver

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Are the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the bounteous, in their hands

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Are the treasuries of the mercy of thy Lord, the mighty, the munificent God, in their hands

George Sale · published 1734

Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs? Then let them ascend by ropes

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

or have they the kingdom of the heavens and of the earth, and what is between the two?- then let them climb tip the ropes thereof

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Is the kingdom of the heavens and of the earth and of all that is between them theirs? Then let them mount up by cords

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and of whatever is between them, in their possession? If it be so, let them ascend by steps unto heaven

George Sale · published 1734

A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Any host whatever of the confederates shall there be routed

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Any army of the confederates shall here be routed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But any army of the confederates shall even here be put to flight

George Sale · published 1734

The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Before them did Noah's people, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh of the stakes call the apostles liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Before them the people of Noah and Ad and Pharaoh the impaler treated their prophets as impostors

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The people of Noah, and the tribe of Ad, and Pharaoh the contriver of the stakes

George Sale · published 1734

And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and Thamud and the people of Lot, and the fellows of the Grove, they were the confederates too

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Themoud, and the people of Lot, and the dwellers in the forest: these were the confederates

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and the tribe of Thamud, and the people of Lot, and the inhabitants of the wood near Madian, accused the prophets of imposture before them: These were the confederates against the messengers of God

George Sale · published 1734

Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They all did naught but call the apostles liars, and just was the punishment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Nought did they all but charge the apostles with falsehood: Just, therefore, the retribution

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

All of them did no other than accuse their apostles of falsehood: Wherefore my vengeance hath been justly executed upon them

George Sale · published 1734

These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do these await aught else but one noise for which there shall be no pause

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And these (Meccans) await but one single trumpet blast - There shall be no delaying it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And these wait only for one sounding of the trumpet; which there shall be no deferring

George Sale · published 1734

They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate before the Day of Reckoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But they say, 'O our Lord, hasten for us our share before the day of reckoning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet they dare to say, "O our Lord! hasten our lot to us, before the day of reckoning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they scoffingly say, O Lord, hasten our sentence unto us, before the day of account

George Sale · published 1734

Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Be patient of what they say, and remember our servant David endowed with might; verily, he turned frequently to us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Put thou up with what they say: and remember our servant David, a man strong of hand, one who turned him to Us in penitence

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do thou patiently bear that which they utter: And remind them of our servant David, indued with strength; for he was one who seriously turned himself unto God

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, we subjected the mountains to celebrate with him our praises at the evening and the dawn

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We constrained the mountains to join with him in lauds at even and at sunrise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We compelled the mountains to celebrate our praise with him, in the evening and at sun-rise

George Sale · published 1734

And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and the birds too gathered together, each one would oft return to him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the birds which flocked to him, and would all return to him oft

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and also the birds, which gathered themselves together unto him: All of them returned frequently unto him for this purpose

George Sale · published 1734

We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we strengthened his kingdom, and we gave him wisdom and decisive address

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we stablished his kingdom: and wisdom, and skill to pronounce clear decisions, did we bestow on him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We established his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and eloquence of speech

George Sale · published 1734

And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee? How they climbed the wall into the royal chamber

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Has there come to thee the story of the antagonists when they scaled the chamber wall

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hath the story of the two pleaders reached thee, O Muhammad, when they mounted the walls of his closet

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Hath the story of the two adversaries come to thy knowledge; when they ascended over the wall into the upper apartment

George Sale · published 1734

How they burst in upon David, and he was afraid of them. They said: Be not afraid! (We are) two litigants, one of whom hath wronged the other, therefor judge aright between us; be not unjust; and show us the fair way

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

when they entered in unto David, and he was startled at them, they said, 'Fear not, we are two antagonists; one of us has injured the other; judge then between us with the truth and be not partial, but guide us to a level way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When they entered in upon David, and he was frightened at them, they said, "Be not afraid; we are two opposing parties: one of us hath wronged the other. Judge therefore with truth between us, and be not unjust, but guide us to the right way

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

when they went in unto David, and he was afraid of them. They said, Fear not: We are two adversaries who have a controversy to be decided. The one of us hath wronged the other: Wherefore judge between us with truth, and be not unjust; and direct us into the even way

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! this my brother hath ninety and nine ewes while I had one ewe; and he said: Entrust it to me, and he conquered me in speech

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, this is my brother: he had ninety-nine ewes and I had one ewe; and he said, "Give her over to my charge;" and he overcame me in the discourse

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Now this my brother had ninety and nine ewes, and I had but a single ewe; and he said, make me her keeper. And he over-persuaded me in the dispute

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This my brother had ninety and nine sheep; and I had only one ewe: And he said, give her me to keep; and he prevailed against me in the discourse which we had together

George Sale · published 1734

(David) said: He hath wronged thee in demanding thine ewe in addition to his ewes, and lo! many partners oppress one another, save such as believe and do good works, and they are few. And David guessed that We had tried him, and he sought forgiveness of his Lord, and he bowed himself and fell down prostrate and repented

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'He wronged thee in asking for thy ewe in addition to his own ewes. Verily, many associates do injure one another, except those who believe and do what is right, and very few are they!' And he thought that we were trying him; and he asked pardon of his Lord and fell down bowing, and did turn

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Certainly he hath wronged thee in asking for thine ewe to add her to his own ewes: and truly many associates do one another wrong - except those who believe and do the things that are right; and few indeed are they!" And David perceived that we had tried him; so he asked pardon of his Lord, and fell down and bowed himself and repented

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

David answered, verily he hath wronged thee, in demanding thine ewe as an addition to his own sheep: And many of them who are concerned together in business, wrong one another, except those who believe and do that which is right; but how few are they! And David perceived that We had tried him by this parable, and he asked pardon of his Lord: And he fell down and bowed himself, and repented

George Sale · published 1734

So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we pardoned him; for, verily, he has a near approach to us and an excellent resort

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So we forgave him that his sin; and truly he shall have a high rank with Us, and an excellent retreat in Paradise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore We forgave him this fault; and he shall be admitted to approach near unto us, and shall have an excellent place of abode in paradise

George Sale · published 1734

(And it was said unto him): O David! Lo! We have set thee as a viceroy in the earth; therefor judge aright between mankind, and follow not desire that it beguile thee from the way of Allah. Lo! those who wander from the way of Allah have an awful doom, forasmuch as they forgot the Day of Reckoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O David! verily, we have made thee a vicegerent, judge then between men with truth and follow not lust, for it will lead thee astray from the path of god. Verily, those who go astray from the path of God, for them is keen torment, for that they did forget the day of reckoning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O David! verily we have made thee our vicegerent upon earth. Judge therefore between men with truth, and follow not thy passions, lest they cause thee to err from the way of God. For they who err from the way of God shall meet with a grievous chastisement, for that they have forgotten the day of reckoning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O David, verily We have appointed thee a sovereign prince in the earth: Judge therefore between men with truth; and follow not thy own lust, lest it cause thee to err from the way of God: For those who err from the way of God, shall suffer a severe punishment, because they have forgotten the day of account

George Sale · published 1734

And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve. And woe unto those who disbelieve, from the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we have not created the heavens and the earth, and what is between the two, in vain. That is what those who misbelieved did think, but woe from the fire to those who misbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have not created the heaven and the earth and what is between them for nought. That is the thought of infidels; but woe to the infidels because of the fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not created the heavens and the earth, and whatever is between them, in vain. This is the opinion of the unbelievers: But woe unto those who believe not, because of the fire of hell

George Sale · published 1734

Shall We treat those who believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the earth; or shall We treat the pious as the wicked

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Shall we make those who believe and do right like those who do evil in the earth? or shall we make the pious like the sinners

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Shall we treat those who believe and do the things that are right like those who propagate evil on earth? Shall we treat the God-fearing like the impious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Shall We deal with those who believe and do good works, as with those who act corruptly in the earth? Shall We deal with the pious as with the wicked

George Sale · published 1734

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A blessed Book which we have sent down to thee that they may consider its verses, and that those endowed with minds may be mindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

A blessed Book have we sent down to thee, that men may meditate its verses, and that those endued with understanding may bear it in mind

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

A blessed book have We sent down unto thee, O Mohammed, that they may attentively meditate on the signs thereof, and that men of understanding may be warned

George Sale · published 1734

And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we gave to David, Solomon, an excellent servant; verily, he turned frequently to us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Solomon gave we unto David. An excellent servant, for he loved to turn him Godward

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We gave unto David Solomon; how excellent a servant! For he frequently turned himself unto God

George Sale · published 1734

When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When there were set before him in the evening the steeds that paw the ground

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Remember when at eventide the prancing chargers were displayed before him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When the horses standing on three feet, and touching the ground with the edge of the fourth foot, and swift in the course, were set in parade before him in the evening

George Sale · published 1734

And he said: Lo! I have preferred the good things (of the world) to the remembrance of my Lord; till they were taken out of sight behind the curtain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and he said, 'Verily, I have loved the love of good things better than the remembrance of my Lord, until (the sun) was hidden behind the veil

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he said, "Truly I have loved the love of earthly goods above the remembrance of my Lord, till the sun hath been hidden by the veil of darkness

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

he said, verily I have loved the love of earthly good above the remembrance of my Lord; and have spent the time in viewing these horses, until the sun is hidden by the vail of night

George Sale · published 1734

(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

bring them back to me;' and he began to sever their legs and necks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Bring them back to me." And he began to sever the legs and necks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Bring the horses back unto me. And when they were brought back, he began to cut off their legs and their necks

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we did try Solomon, and we threw upon his throne a form; then he turned repentant

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We also made trial of Solomon, and placed a phantom on his throne: whereupon he returned to Us (in penitence)

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We also tried Solomon, and placed on his throne a counterfeit body: Afterwards he turned unto God

George Sale · published 1734

He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'My Lord, pardon me and grant me a kingdom that is not seemly for any one after me; verily, thou art He who grants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, O my Lord! pardon me, and give me a dominion that may not be to any one beside me, for thou art the liberal giver

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and said, O Lord, forgive me, and give me a kingdom which may not be obtained by any after me; for thou art the giver of kingdoms

George Sale · published 1734

So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we subjected to him the wind to run on at his bidding gently wherever he directed it

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So we subjected the wind to him; it ran softly at his bidding, whithersoever he directed it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We made the wind subject to him; it ran gently at his command, whithersoever he directed

George Sale · published 1734

And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and the devils - every builder and diver

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the Satans - every builder and diver

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We also put the devils in subjection under him; and among them such as were every way skilled in building, and in diving for pearls

George Sale · published 1734

And others linked together in chains

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and others bound in fetters

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And others bound in chains

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And others We delivered to him bound in chains

George Sale · published 1734

(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

this is our gift, so be thou lavish or withhold without account

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This," said we, "is our gift: be bounteous then, or withhold thy favours; no account shalt thou render

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

saying, this is our gift: Therefore be bounteous, or be sparing unto whom thou shalt think fit, without rendering an account

George Sale · published 1734

And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And, verily, he had with us a near approach, and a good resort

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And his rank also is high with Us, and an excellent retreat

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And he shall approach near unto Us, and shall have an excellent abode in paradise

George Sale · published 1734

And make mention (O Muhammad) of Our bondman Job, when he cried unto his Lord (saying): Lo! the devil doth afflict me with distress and torment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And remember our servant Job when he called upon his Lord that 'the devil has touched me with toil and torment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And remember our servant Job when he cried to his Lord, "Verily, Satan hath laid on me disease and pain

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember our servant Job; when he cried unto his Lord, saying, verily Satan hath afflicted me with calamity and pain

George Sale · published 1734

(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Stamp with thy foot, this is a cool washing-place and a drink

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Stamp," said we, "with thy foot. This is to wash with; cool, and to drink

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And it was said unto him, strike the earth with thy foot; which when he had done, a fountain sprang up, and it was said to him, this is for thee to wash in, to refresh thee, and to drink

George Sale · published 1734

And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men of understanding

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we granted him his family, and the like of them with them, as a mercy from us and a reminder to those endowed with minds

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we gave him back his family, and as many more with them in our mercy; and for a monition to men of judgment

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We restored unto him his family, and as many more with them, through our mercy; and for an admonition unto those who are indued with understanding

George Sale · published 1734

And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and take in thy hand a bundle, and strike therewith, and break not thy oath!' Verily, we found him patient, an excellent servant; verily, he turned frequently to us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we said, "Take in thine hand a rod, and strike with it, nor break thine oath." Verily, we found him patient! How excellent a servant, one who turned to Us was he

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We said unto him, take a handful of rods in thy hand, and strike thy wife therewith; and break not thine oath. Verily We found him a patient person: How excellent a servant was he! For he was one who frequently turned himself unto Us

George Sale · published 1734

And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And remember our servants Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, endowed with might and sight

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And remember our servants Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, men of might and vision

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Remember also our servants Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, who were men strenuous and prudent

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

verily, we made them sincere by a sincere quality - the remembrance of the abode

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

With this cleansing did we cleanse them the remembrance of the abode of Paradise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily We purified them with a perfect purification, through the remembrance of the life to come

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and, verily, they were with us of the elect, the best

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And verily, they were, in our sight, of the elect and of the good

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and they were, in our sight, elect and good men

George Sale · published 1734

And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l-Kifl. All are of the chosen

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And remember Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu-l-kifl, for each was of the righteous

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And remember Ishmael and Elisha and Dhoulkefl, for all these were of the just

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And remember Ismael, and Elisha, and Dhu'lkefl: For all these were good men

George Sale · published 1734

This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey's end

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This is a reminder! verily, for the pious is there an excellent resort

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This is a monition: and verily, the pious shall have a goodly retreat

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is an admonition. Verily the pious shall have an excellent place to return unto

George Sale · published 1734

Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

gardens of Eden with the doors open to them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Gardens of Eden, whose portals shall stand open to them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

namely, gardens of perpetual abode, the gates whereof shall stand open unto them

George Sale · published 1734

Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

reclining therein; calling therein for much fruit and drink

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Therein reclining, they shall there call for many a fruit and drink

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

As they lie down therein, they shall there ask for many sorts of fruits, and for drink

George Sale · published 1734

And with them are those of modest gaze, companions

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and beside them maids of modest glance, of their own age

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And with them shall be virgins of their own age, with modest retiring glances

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and near them shall sit the virgins of paradise, refraining their looks from beholding any besides their spouses, and of equal age with them

George Sale · published 1734

This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This is what ye were promised for the day of reckoning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

This is what ye were promised at the day of reckoning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is what ye are promised, at the day of account

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This is surely our provision, it is never spent

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yes! this is our provision: it shall never fail

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This is our provision; which shall not fail

George Sale · published 1734

This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey's end

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This!- and, verily, for the rebellious is there an evil resort

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Even so. But for the evil doers is a wretched home

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This shall be the reward of the righteous. But for the transgressors is prepared an evil receptacle

George Sale · published 1734

Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting-place

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

hell; they shall broil therein, and an ill couch shall it be

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hell - wherein they shall be burned: how wretched a bed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

namely, hell: They shall be cast into the same to be burned, and a wretched couch shall it be

George Sale · published 1734

Here is a boiling and an ice-cold draught, so let them taste it

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This,- so let them taste it!- hot water, and pus

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Even so. Let them then taste it - boiling water and gore

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This let them taste, to wit, scalding water, and corruption flowing from the bodies of the damned

George Sale · published 1734

And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and other kinds of the same sort

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And other things of kindred sort

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and divers other things of the same kind

George Sale · published 1734

Here is an army rushing blindly with you. (Those who are already in the Fire say): No word of welcome for them. Lo! they will roast at the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

This is an army plunged in with you! there is no welcome for them! verily, they are going to broil in the fire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To their leaders it shall be said, "This company shall be thrown in headlong with you. No greetings shall await them, for they shall be burned in the fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And it shall be said to the seducers, this troop which was guided by you, shall be thrown, together with you, headlong into hell: They shall not be bidden welcome; for they shall enter the fire to be burned

George Sale · published 1734

They say: Nay, but you (misleaders), for you there is no word of welcome. Ye prepared this for us (by your misleading). Now hapless is the plight

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They shall say, 'Nay, for you too is there no welcome! it was ye who prepared it beforehand for us, and an ill resting-place it is

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They shall say: "But ye, too! there shall be no welcome for you. It was ye who prepared this for us, and wretched is the abode

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the seduced shall say to their seducers, verily ye shall not be bidden welcome: Ye have brought it upon us; and a wretched abode is hell

George Sale · published 1734

They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They shall say, 'Our Lord! whoso prepared this beforehand for us, give him double torment in the fire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

They will say: "O our Lord! increase twofold in the fire, the punishment of him who hath brought this upon us

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They shall say, O Lord, doubly increase the torment of him who hath brought this punishment upon us, in the fire of hell

George Sale · published 1734

And they say: What aileth us that we behold not men whom we were wont to count among the wicked

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they shall say, 'What ails us that we do not see men whom we used to think amongst the wicked

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they will say: "Why see we not the men whom we numbered among the wicked

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the infidels shall say, why do we not see the men whom we numbered among the wicked

George Sale · published 1734

Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing-stock, or have our eyes missed them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

whom we used to take for mockery? have our eyes escaped them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Whom we used to treat with scorn? Have they escaped our eyes

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and whom we received with scorn? Or do our eyes miss them

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! that is very truth: the wrangling of the dwellers in the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, that is the truth; the contention of the people of the fire

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily this is truth - the wrangling together of the people of the fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily this is a truth; to wit, the disputing of the inhabitants of hell fire

George Sale · published 1734

Say (unto them, O Muhammad): I am only a warner, and there is no Allah save Allah, the One, the Absolute

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'I am only a warner; and there is no god but God, the one, the victorious

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: I am but a warner; and there is no God but God the One, the Almighty

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, O Mohammed, unto the idolaters, verily I am no other than a warner: And there is no god, except the one only God, the Almighty

George Sale · published 1734

Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the Mighty, the Pardoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and what is between the two, the mighty, the forgiving

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Lord of the Heavens and of the Earth, and of all that is between them, the Potent, the Forgiving

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

the Lord of heaven and earth, and of whatsoever is between them; the mighty, the forgiver of sins

George Sale · published 1734

Say: It is tremendous tidings

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'It is a grand story

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAY: this is a weighty message

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say, it is a weighty message

George Sale · published 1734

Whence ye turn away

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and yet ye turn from it

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

From which ye turn aside

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

from which ye turn aside

George Sale · published 1734

I had no knowledge of the Highest Chiefs when they disputed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

I had no knowledge of the exalted chiefs when they contended

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet had I no knowledge of what passed among the celestial chiefs when they disputed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

I had no knowledge of the exalted princes, when they disputed concerning the creation of man

George Sale · published 1734

It is revealed unto me only that I may be a plain warner

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

I am only inspired that I am a plain warner

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Verily, it hath been revealed to me only because I am a public preacher

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

it hath been revealed unto me only as a proof that I am a public preacher

George Sale · published 1734

When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When thy Lord said to the angels, 'Verily, I am about to create a mortal out of clay

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When thy Lord said to the angels, "I am about to make man of clay

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When thy Lord said unto the angels, verily I am about to create man of clay

George Sale · published 1734

And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and when I have fashioned him, and breathed into him of my spirit, then fall ye down before him adoring

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And when I have formed him and breathed my spirit into him, then worshipping fall down before him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When I shall have formed him, therefore, and shall have breathed my spirit into him, do ye fall down and worship him

George Sale · published 1734

The angels fell down prostrate, every one

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the angels adored all of them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the angels prostrated themselves, all of them with one accord

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And all the angels worshipped him, in general

George Sale · published 1734

Saving Iblis; he was scornful and became one of the disbelievers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

save Iblis, who was too big with pride, and was of the misbelievers

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Save Eblis. He swelled with pride, and became an unbeliever

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

except Eblis, who was puffed up with pride, and became an unbeliever

George Sale · published 1734

He said: O Iblis! What hindereth thee from falling prostrate before that which I have created with both My hands? Art thou too proud or art thou of the high exalted

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said He, 'O Iblis! what prevents thee from adoring what I have created with my two hands? art thou too big with pride? or art thou amongst the exalted

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O Eblis," said God, "what hindereth thee from prostrating thyself before him whom my hands have made? Is it that thou are puffed up with pride? or art thou a being of lofty merit

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God said unto him, O Eblis, what hindreth thee from worshipping that which I have created with my hands? Art thou elated with vain pride? Or art thou really one of exalted merit

George Sale · published 1734

He said: I am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'I am better than he, Thou hast created me from fire, and him Thou hast created from clay

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said: "I am more excellent than he; me hast thou created of fire: of clay hast thou created him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He answered, I am more excellent than he: Thou hast created me of fire, and hast created him of clay

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Go forth from hence, for lo! thou art outcast

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said He, 'Then go forth therefrom, for, Verily, thou art pelted

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said: "Begone then hence: thou art accursed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God said unto him, get thee hence therefore, for thou shalt be driven away from mercy

George Sale · published 1734

And lo! My curse is on thee till the Day of Judgment

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and, verily, upon thee is my curse unto the day of judgment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And lo! my ban shall be on thee till the day of the reckoning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And my curse shall be upon thee, until the day of judgment

George Sale · published 1734

He said: My Lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said be, 'My Lord! then respite me until the day when they are raised

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said: "O my Lord! respite me till the day of Resurrection

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

He replied, O Lord, respite me, therefore, until the day of resurrection

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Lo! thou art of those reprieved

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said He, 'Then thou art amongst the respited

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "One then of the respited shalt thou be

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God said, verily thou shalt be one of those who are respited

George Sale · published 1734

Until the day of the time appointed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

until the day of the stated time

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Till the day of the time appointed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

until the day of the determined time

George Sale · published 1734

He said: Then, by Thy might, I surely will beguile them every one

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'Then, by Thy might! I will surely seduce them all together

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said: "I swear by thy might then that all of them will I seduce

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Eblis said, by thy might do I swear, I will surely seduce them all

George Sale · published 1734

Save Thy single-minded slaves among them

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

except Thy servants amongst them who are sincere

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Save thy sincere servants among them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

except thy servants who shall be peculiarly chosen from among them

George Sale · published 1734

He said: The Truth is, and the Truth I speak

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said He, 'It is the truth, and the truth I speak

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said: "It is truth, and the truth I speak

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

God said, it is a just sentence; and I speak the truth

George Sale · published 1734

That I shall fill hell with thee and with such of them as follow thee, together

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

I will surely fill hell with thee and with those who follow thee amongst them all together

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

From thee will I surely fill Hell, and with such of them as shall follow thee, one and all

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

I will surely fill hell with thee, and with such of them as shall follow thee, altogether

George Sale · published 1734

Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for this, and I am no simulating

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Say, 'I do not ask thee for it any hire, nor am I of those who take too much upon myself

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Say: I ask no wage of you for this, nor am I one who intermeddleth

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Say unto the Meccans, I ask not of you any reward for this my preaching: Neither am I one of those who assume a part which belongs not to them

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! it is naught else than a reminder for all peoples

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

It is but a reminder to the servants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Of a truth the Koran is no other than a warning to all creatures

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The Koran is no other than an admonition unto all creatures

George Sale · published 1734

And ye will come in time to know the truth thereof

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and ye shall surely know its story after a time

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And after a time shall ye surely know its message

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And ye shall surely know what is delivered therein to be true, after a season

George Sale · published 1734