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Talal Itani· published 2012
Do not covet what God has given to some of you in preference to others. For men is a share of what they have earned, and for women is a share of what they have earned. And ask God of his bounty. God has knowledge of everything.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And covet not the thing in which Allah hath made some of you excel others. Unto men a fortune from that which they have earned, and unto women a fortune from that which they have earned. (Envy not one another) but ask Allah of His bounty. Lo! Allah is ever Knower 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
And do not covet that by which God has preferred one of you over another. The men shall have a portion of what they earn, and the women a portion of what they earn; ask God for His grace, verily, God knows all
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Covet not the gifts by which God hath raised some of you above others. The men shall have a portion according to their deserts, and the women a portion according to their deserts. Of God, therefore, ask his gifts. Verily, God hath knowledge of all things
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Covet not that which God hath bestowed on some of you preferably to others. Unto the men shall be given a portion, of what they shall have gained, and unto the women shall be given a portion, of what they shall have gained: Therefore ask God of his bounty; for God is omniscient
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
Mos lakmoni në ato gjëra me të cilat Allahu ka dalluar disa nga ju mbi të tjerët, sepse burrave u takon pjesa që kanë fituar, po edhe grave u takon ajo që kanë fituar. Luteni Allahun për mirësitë e Tij! Me të vërtetë, Allahu është i Gjithëdijshëm për çdo gjë.
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর আল্লাহ যা কিছু দিয়ে তোমাদেরকে একে অন্যের ওপর শ্রেষ্ঠত্ব দিয়েছেন, তোমরা তার লালসা করো না। পুরুষ যা অর্জন করে, তা তার প্রাপ্য অংশ এবং নারী যা অর্জন করে, তা তার প্রাপ্য অংশ। আর তোমরা আল্লাহর কাছে তাঁর অনুগ্রহ চাও। নিশ্চয় আল্লাহ সর্ব বিষয়ে সম্যক জ্ঞাত।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
I ne poželite ono čime je Allah neke od vas odlikovao nad drugima: muškarcima pripada udio za ono što zarade, a ženama udio za ono što one zarade. I molite Allaha za obilje Njegovo. Allah, doista, sve dobro zna.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
I ne poželite ono čime je Allah neke od vas odlikovao nad drugima: muškarcima pripada udio za ono što zarade, a ženama udio za ono što one zarade. I molite Allaha za obilje Njegovo. Allah, doista, sve dobro zna.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Wata on njelo ko Alla Ɓurniri yoga e mon dow yoga. Hino woodani worɓe ɓen geɗal e ko ɓe paggatii kon, hino woodani kadi rewbe begeɓal e kon ko ɓe paggatii. Tororee Alla e Ɓural Makko he. Pellet, Alla Laatima (seerani)ko gannduɗa kala huunde.
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ქართული · Georgian
და ნუ ისურვებთ იმას, რითაც ალლაჰმა ზოგიერთ თქვენგანს მიანიჭა უპირატესობა სხვებზე [სიმდიდრე, სარჩო და სხვა]. კაცებს ეკუთვნით წილი [საზღაური] იმისგან, რაც მათ მოიპოვეს [საქმეებით], და ქალებს ეკუთვნით წილი [საზღაური] იმისგან, რაც მათ მოიპოვეს [საქმეებით]. და სთხოვეთ ალლაჰს მისი სიკეთისგან, — ჭეშმარიტად, ალლაჰი ყოვლისმცოდნეა!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Und wünscht euch nicht das, womit Allah die einen von euch gegenüber den anderen bevorzugt hat. Den Männern kommt ein Anteil von dem zu, was sie erworben haben, und den Frauen kommt ein Anteil von dem zu, was sie erworben haben. Und bittet Allah (um etwas) von Seiner Huld. Wahrlich, Allah ist wissend über alles.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Και μην επιθυμείτε αυτά τα οποία ο Αλλάχ έχει παραχωρήσει σε μερικούς απ' εσάς έναντι άλλων. Για τους άνδρες υπάρχει αμοιβή ή τιμωρία για ό,τι έκαναν, και (ομοίως) για τις γυναίκες υπάρχει αμοιβή ή τιμωρία για ό,τι έκαναν. Και ζητήστε από τον Αλλάχ τη χάρη και τη γενναιοδωρία Του. Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ είναι για τα πάντα Παντογνώστης.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
तथा अल्लाह ने जिस चीज़ के द्वारा तुममें से कुछ को दूसरों पर प्रतिष्ठा प्रदान की है, उसकी कामना न करो। पुरुषों के लिए उसमें से हिस्सा है, जो उन्होंने कमाया[28] और स्त्रियों के लिए उसमें से हिस्सा है, जो उन्होंने कमाया है। तथा अल्लाह से उसका अनुग्रह माँगते रहो। निःसंदेह, अल्लाह सब कुछ जानने वाला है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E non desiderate ciò con cui Allāh ha favorito l’uno più dell’altro; agli uomini va parte di ciò che hanno guadagnato e alle donne parte di ciò che hanno guadagnato, e invocate Allāh per la sua grazia, in verità Allāh è Onnisciente.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
32. Ir netrokškite to, kame Allahas padarė kai kuriuos iš jūsų pranašesnius už kitus. Vyrams yra atlygis už tai, ką jie įgijo, (ir taip pat) moterims yra atlygis už tai, ką jos įgijo. Ir prašykite Allaho Jo Dosnumo. Iš tiesų, Allahas yra Visada Visa Žinantis apie viską.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
Не желайте того, чем Аллах превознёс одних из вас над другими. Мужчинам — доля из того, что они приобрели, а женщинам — доля из того, что они приобрели. И просите у Аллаха из Его щедрости. Воистину, Аллах всегда был [и пребудет] знающим обо всём сущем.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
И не пожелите оно чиме је Аллах неке од вас одликовао над другима: мушкарцима припада удео за оно што зараде, а женама удео за оно што оне зараде. И молите Аллаха за Његово обиље! Аллах, заиста, све добро зна.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Wala msitamani alichowafadhilisha kwacho Mwenyezi Mungu baadhi yenu kuliko wengine. Wanaume wana fungu katika walivyovichuma, na wanawake wana fungu katika walivyovichuma. Na mwombeni Mwenyezi Mungu katika fadhila zake. Hakika, Mwenyezi Mungu ni Mwenye kujua kila kitu.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Eftertrakta inte det som Gud har givit vissa av er mer av än andra. Män ska få sin del av det de förtjänat, och kvinnor ska få sin del av det de förtjänat. Be Gud om att få del av hans godhet! Gud har full vetskap om allt.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
(Allah’ın sizi, birbirinizden üstün kıldığı (başkalarında olup da sizde olmayanı) hasretle arzu edip durmayın. Erkekler için kazandıklarının bir sevabı olduğu gibi, kadınlar için de kazandıklarının bir sevabı vardır. Allah’ın kendi fazlından (bağışından) isteyin. Şüphesiz Allah, her şeyi hakkıyla bilendir.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
اوراس چیز کی آرزو نہ کرو جس کے باعﺚ اللہ تعالیٰ نے تم میں سے بعض کو بعض پر بزرگی دی ہے، مردوں کا اس میں سے حصہ ہے جو انہوں نے کمایا اور عورتوں کے لئے ان میں سے حصہ ہے جو انہوں نے کمایا، اور اللہ تعالیٰ سے اس کا فضل مانگو[1] ، یقیناً اللہ ہر چیز کا جاننے واﻻ 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 Whoever does that, out of hostility and wrongdoing, We will cast him into a Fire. And that would be easy for God.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Whoso doeth that through aggression and injustice, we shall cast him into Fire, and that is ever easy for Allah
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But whoso does that maliciously and unjustly, we will broil him with fire; for that is easy with God
John Medows Rodwell1861 And whoever shall do this maliciously and wrongfully, we will in the end cast him into the fire; for this is easy with God
George Sale1734 And whoever doth this maliciously and wickedly, he will surely cast him to be broiled in hell fire; and this is easy with God
Talal Itani2012 If you avoid the worst of what you are forbidden, We will remit your sins, and admit you by a Gate of Honor.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 If ye avoid the great (things) which ye are forbidden, We will remit from you your evil deeds and make you enter at a noble gate
Edward Henry Palmer1880 If ye avoid great sins from which ye are forbidden, we will cover your offences and make you enter with a noble entrance
John Medows Rodwell1861 If ye avoid the great sins which ye are forbidden, we will blot out your faults, and we will cause you to enter Paradise with honourable entry
George Sale1734 If ye turn aside from the grievous sins, of those which ye are forbidden to commit, we will cleanse you from your smaller faults; and will introduce you into paradise with an honourable entry
Talal Itani2012 To everyone We have assigned beneficiaries in what is left by parents and relatives. Those with whom you have made an agreement, give them their share. God is Witness over all things.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And unto each We have appointed heirs of that which parents and near kindred leave; and as for those with whom your right hands have made a covenant, give them their due. Lo! Allah is ever Witness over all things
Edward Henry Palmer1880 To every one have we appointed kinsfolk as heirs of what parents and relatives and those with whom ye have joined right hands leave; so give them their portion, for, verily, God is over all a witness
John Medows Rodwell1861 To every one have we appointed kindred, as heirs of what parents and relatives, and those with whom ye have joined right hands in contract, leave. Give therefore, to each their portion. Verily, God witnesseth all things
George Sale1734 We have appointed unto every one kindred, to inherit part of what their parents and relations shall leave at their deaths. And unto those with whom your right hands have made an alliance, give their part of the inheritance; for God is witness of all things
Talal Itani2012 Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, as God has given some of them an advantage over others, and because they spend out of their wealth. The good women are obedient, guarding what God would have them guard. As for those from whom you fear disloyalty, admonish them, and abandon them in their beds, then strike them. But if they obey you, seek no way against them. God is Sublime, Great.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Men are in charge of women, because Allah hath made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women). So good women are the obedient, guarding in secret that which Allah hath guarded. As for those from whom ye fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them. Lo! Allah is ever High, Exalted, Great
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Men stand superior to women in that God hath preferred some of them over others, and in that they expend of their wealth: and the virtuous women, devoted, careful (in their husbands') absence, as God has cared for them. But those whose perverseness ye fear, admonish them and remove them into bed-chambers and beat them; but if they submit to you, then do not seek a way against them; verily, God is high and great
John Medows Rodwell1861 Men are superior to women on account of the qualities with which God hath gifted the one above the other, and on account of the outlay they make from their substance for them. Virtuous women are obedient, careful, during the husband's absence, because God hath of them been careful. But chide those for whose refractoriness ye have cause to fear; remove them into beds apart, and scourage them: but if they are obedient to you, then seek not occasion against them: verily, God is High, Great
George Sale1734 Men shall have the pre-eminence above women, because of those advantages wherein God hath caused the one of them to excel the other, and for that which they expend of their substance in maintaining their wives. The honest women are obedient, careful in the absence of their husbands, for that God preserveth them, by committing them to the care and protection of the men. But those, whose perverseness ye shall be apprehensive of, rebuke; and remove them into separate apartments, and chastise them. But if they shall be obedient unto you, seek not an occasion of quarrel against them; for God is high and great
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.60 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
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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
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.65
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.64
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.63
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.61
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.60
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.58
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.57
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.54
Talal Itani · George Sale0.51
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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.