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Talal Itani· published 2012
And of His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Do not bow down to the sun, nor to the moon, but bow down to God, Who created them both, if it is Him that you serve.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And of His portents are the night and the day and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate to the sun or the moon; but prostrate to Allah Who created them, if it is in truth Him Whom ye worship
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 of His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Adore ye not the sun, neither the moon; but adore God who created you, if it be Him ye serve
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And among his signs are the night, and the day, and the sun, and the moon. Bend not in adoration to the sun or the moon, but bend in adoration before God who created them both, if ye would serve Him
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Among the signs of his power are the night, and the day, and the sun, and the moon. Worship not the sun, neither the moon: But worship God, who hath created them; if ye serve Him
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
Prej shenjave të Tij janë nata dhe dita, si dhe Dielli e Hëna. Mos i bjerni në sexhde as Diellit e as Hënës, por bjerini në sexhde Allahut, i Cili i ka krijuar ato, nëse njëmend e adhuroni vetëm Atë!
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 আল্লাহর (১৮)নিদর্শনসমূহের মধ্যে রয়েছে রাত ও দিন, সূর্য ও চাঁদ । (হে মানুষ) তোমরা সূর্যকে সাজদা করো না এবং চাঁদকেও নয়। বরং তোমরা একমাত্র আল্লাহকে সাজদা করো, যিনি এগুলো সৃষ্টি করেছেন, যদি তোমরা প্রকৃতই তাঁরই ইবাদাত করে থাকো।
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
Među znamenjima Njegovim jesu noć i dan, i Sunce i Mjesec. Ne padajte licem na tlo ni pred Suncem ni pred Mjesecom, već padajte licem na tlo pred Allahom Koji ih je stvorio, ako samo Njemu ibadet činite.
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
Među znamenjima Njegovim jesu noć i dan, i Sunce i Mjesec. Ne padajte licem na tlo ni pred Suncem ni pred Mjesecom, već padajte licem na tlo pred Allahom Koji ih je stvorio, ako samo Njega obožavate.
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
Hino jiyaa e Ma'andeeji makko ɗin, jemma on e ñalawma on, e na'ange ngen e lewru ndun. Wota on cujjan na'ange ngen wonaa kadi lewru ndun. Cujjanee Allah, takɗo ɗi On, si wonii ko Kaŋko ndewoton.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
მისი სასწაულებიდანაა ღამე და დღე, მზე და მთვარე. თაყვანს ნუ სცემთ მზეს, ნურც მთვარეს, არამედ თაყვანი ეცით ალლაჰს, რომელმაც შექმნა ისინი, თუკი მხოლოდ მას ეთაყვანებით.
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 zu Seinen Zeichen gehören die Nacht und der Tag, die Sonne und der Mond. Werft euch weder vor der Sonne noch vor dem Mond nieder, sondern werft euch vor Allah nieder, Der sie erschaffen hat, wenn ihr (wirklich) Ihm allein dient.
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
Ανάμεσα στα Σημάδια Του είναι η νύχτα και η μέρα, ο ήλιος και το φεγγάρι. Μην πέσετε σε Σιτζούντ στάση (με το μέτωπο στο έδαφος) για τον ήλιο ή το φεγγάρι, αλλά πέστε σε Σιτζούντ στάση μόνο για τον Αλλάχ που τα δημιούργησε, αν πραγματικά Τον λατρεύετε (και Τον υπακούτε).
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
तथा उसकी निशानियों में से रात और दिन तथा सूरज और चाँद हैं। तुम न तो सूरज को सजदा करो और न चाँद को, और उस अल्लाह को सजदा करो, जिसने उन्हें पैदा किया है, यदि तुम उसी (अल्लाह) की इबादत करते हो।[12]
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E tra i Suoi segni la notte e il giorno, e il sole e la luna. Non prostratevi al sole né alla luna, ma prostratevi ad Allāh ﴿وَاسْجُدُوا لِلَّهِ﴾ Colui che li ha creati, se siete credenti solo in Lui.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
37. Ir iš Jo Ženklų yra naktis ir diena, saulė ir mėnulis. Sukniubkite ne saulei ar mėnuliui, tačiau sukniubkite Allahui, Kuris sukūrė juos, jei jūs (tikrai) garbinate Jį.
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 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Mallattoolee Isaa irraayyi Halkan, Guyyaan, Aduufi Baatiinis, Aduufii baatiifis hin sujuudinaa Rabbii isaan uume qofaaf sagadaa, Yoo kan (dhugaan) Isa gabbartan taatan.
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
Из Его знамений — ночь и день, солнце и луна. Не преклоняйтесь ниц ни перед солнцем, ни перед луной, а преклоняйтесь ниц перед Аллахом, Который сотворил их, если вы поклоняетесь только Ему.
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
Међу Његовим знацима су ноћ и дан, и Сунце и Месец. Не клањајте се ни Сунцу ни Месецу, већ се једино клањајте Аллаху, Који их је створио, ако желите да само Њега обожавате.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na katika Ishara zake ni usiku na mchana, na jua na mwezi. Basi msilisujudie jua wala mwezi, bali msujudieni Mwenyezi Mungu aliyeviumba, ikiwa nyinyi mnamuabudu Yeye tu.
Issued by the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Till hans tecken hör natten och dagen, solen och månen. Fall inte ner i tillbedjan inför solen eller månen, utan fall ned inför Gud som har skapat dem, om det verkligen är honom ni dyrkar.
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
O’nun ayetlerinden bir kısmı da gece ile gündüz, Güneş ve Aydır. Güneşe de secde etmeyin, Ay'a da. Eğer yalnız Allah’a ibadet ediyorsanız onları yaratan Allah’a secde edin.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
اور دن رات اور سورج چاند بھی (اسی کی) نشانیوں میں سے ہیں[1] ، تم سورج کو سجده نہ کرو نہ چاند کو[2] بلکہ سجده اس اللہ کے لیے کرو جس نے ان سب کو پیدا کیا ہے[3]، اگر تمہیں اس کی عبادت کرنی ہے تو.
Translated by Muhammad Ibrahim Junagarhi, developed under the supervision of the Rowwad Translation Center. The original translation is available for the purpose of expressing opinion, evaluation, and continuous development.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.3
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Talal Itani2012 But none will attain it except those who persevere, and none will attain it except the very fortunate.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 But none is granted it save those who are steadfast, and none is granted it save the owner of great happiness
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But none shall meet with it save those who are patient; and none shall meet with it save those who are endowed with mighty good fortune
John Medows Rodwell1861 But none attain to this save men steadfast in patience, and none attain to it except the most highly favoured
George Sale1734 But none shall attain to this perfection, except they who are patient; nor shall any attain thereto, except he who is indued with a great happiness of temper
Easy-read (simplified)wa'immaa yanzaghannaka mina sh-shaytaani nazghun fasta'idh billaahi innahu huwa s-samee'u l-'aleem
DIN 31635waʾimmā yanzaġannaka mina š-šayṭāni nazġun fastaʿiḏ billāhi ʾinnahu huwa s-samīʿu l-ʿalīmu
The translators word this verse differently
Talal Itani2012 When a temptation from the Devil provokes you, seek refuge in God; He is the Hearer, the Knower.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And if a whisper from the devil reach thee (O Muhammad) then seek refuge in Allah. Lo! He is the Hearer, the Knower
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And if an incitement from the devil incites you, then seek refuge in God; verily, He both hears and knows
John Medows Rodwell1861 And if an enticement from Satan entice thee, then take refuge in God, for He is the Hearing, the Knowing
George Sale1734 And if a malicious suggestion be offered unto thee from Satan, have recourse unto God; for it is He who heareth and knoweth
Talal Itani2012 But if they are too proud-those in the presence of your Lord praise Him night and day, and without ever tiring.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 But if they are too proud - still those who are with thy Lord glorify Him night and day, and tire not
Edward Henry Palmer1880 But if they be too big with pride - yet those who are with thy Lord celebrate His praises by night and day, and they are never weary
John Medows Rodwell1861 But if they are too proud for this, yet they who are with thy Lord do celebrate His praises night and day, and cease not
George Sale1734 But if they proudly disdain his service; verily the angels, who are with thy Lord, praise Him night and day, and are not wearied
Talal Itani2012 And of His signs is that you see the land still. But when We send down water upon it, it stirs and grows. Surely, He Who revived it will revive the dead. He is Able to do all things.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And of His portents (is this): that thou seest the earth lowly, but when We send down water thereon it thrilleth and groweth. Lo! He Who quickeneth it is verily the Quickener of the Dead. Lo! He is Able to do all things
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And of His signs (is this), that thou mayest see the earth drooping, and when we send down water upon it it stirs and swells; verily, He who quickens it will surely quicken the dead; verily, He is mighty over all
John Medows Rodwell1861 And among His signs is this, that thou seest the earth drooping: but, when we send down the rain upon it, it is stirred and swelleth; verily He who giveth it life, will surely give life to the dead; for His might extendeth over all things
George Sale1734 And among his signs another is, that thou seest the land waste: But when we send down rain thereon, it is stirred and fermenteth. And he who quickeneth the earth, will surely quicken the dead; for he is almighty
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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.
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0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.53
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.50
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.50
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.47
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.47
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.46
Talal Itani · George Sale0.46
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.39
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.39
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.31
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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.